South Western Gundog Club
Saturday 16th April 2022
Judge: Miss Claire Prangle (Heathclare)
| Best Of Breed | Melanitta Palmata JW | Ward |
| Reserve Best Of Breed | Eusanit Gem Stone At Abacot | Hughes |
| BVIS | Erikachen O'Ruadh For Deltandamba JW ShCM ShCEx | Hipkiss |
Junior Dog or Bitch (2 entries)
| 1st | Ryder ARTHUNDUR DREAM COME TRUE 14 month old boy, nice head good almond shaped eyes of correct colour giving an alert expression. strong neck led into good shoulders & front assembly, muscling & quarters developing well. Presented in lovely coat with the correct feathered well set tail, once settled moved well. |
| 2nd | Hughes ABACOT INTO THE UNKNOWN 13 month old boy with a pleasing head and feel to his coat with good feathering coming through, nicely muscled for age. He did not have the expression, front or movement of my winner at this stage of his development. |
Post Graduate Dog or Bitch (5 entries, 2 absent)
| 1st | Hughes EUSANIT GEM STONE AT ABACOT RBOB - Gorgeous feminine head with lovely brown eyes giving her an alert expression, correctly shaped triangle ears. Excellent strong muscled front and good feel of muscling through out. Good depth to chest with wellsprung ribs, strong rear hind quarters with well bent stifles, coat of lovely colour was presented in super condition she moved the best in the class. |
| 2nd | Phelps REDFOXTOR BLYSTRA BAY Lovely little lady with a pretty head of a correct shape, good colour to eyes giving an alert expression. Correct front, Straight fore legs, good depth to chest and lay back or shoulder, strong hindquarters moved well. |
| 3rd | Hipkiss AFONBACH FIRST SIGN O' SPRING AT DELTANDAMBA JW |
Open Dog or Bitch (3 entries, 1 absent)
| 1st | Ward MELANITTA PALMATA JW BOB - Compact 3 1/2 year old boy who gave a pleasing overall appearance. Super head with correct taper to muzzle, good nose colour. Lovely brown almond shaped eyes giving an alert expression, clean and muscled neck led into excellent front with well laid back shoulders, good upper arm and straight fore legs, strong pasterns and tight feet. Pleasing body with depth to chest, spring of rib, strong loin and good hindquarters. He was well muscled throughout & presented in lovely condition. Moved extremely well with a good reach and drive from all angles to beat of a lovely veteran who was second. |
| 2nd | Hipkiss ERIKACHEN O'RUADH FOR DELTANDAMBA JW SHCM SHCEX Lovely seven-year-old boy who was full of life which was so pleasing to see, another with lovely dark expressive eyes, good shape ears that were well set. Pleasing front, body, and hind quarters presented in lovely bloom moved well. |
Stakes/Variety classes
AV Gundog Veteran 7-9 years Dog (12 entries, 3 absent)
Judge: Hilary Male (Malenbrook)
| 1st | Hipkiss ERIKACHEN O'RUADH FOR DELTANDAMBA JW SHCM SHCEX 8 year old NSDTR dog who presented a balanced outline, masculine, clean cut, slightly wedge shaped head, medium neck into correct fore quarters, straight front leading to tight feet, deep chested, well sprung ribs, in good coat, well bent stifle, moved with reach and drive. |
AV Gundog Brace Dog or Bitch (4 entries, 2 absent)
Judge: Hilary Male (Malenbrook)
| 2nd | Hughes EUSANIT GEM STONE AT ABACOT/ABACOT INTO THE UNKNOWN These two were lovely as well and found out afterwards they were mother and son, they really gave the handler a hard time on the move. |