Devon County Show

Saturday 2nd July 2022

Judge: Daniela Tranquada


Best Of BreedErikachen O'Ruadh For Deltandamba JW ShCM ShCExHipkiss
Reserve Best Of BreedMelanitta Palmata JWWard



Graduate Dog or Bitch (5 entries)

This was a difficult class to judge with much variation

1stHughes EUSANIT GEM STONE AT ABACOT
clear winner for overall balance, movement & proportions – presenting a compact appearance in outline. Appealing head with slight wedge shape, kind eye, deep chest, good spring of rib, in good condition. Moved the best in the class with strength through the limbs right through to the pasterns;
2ndPhelps REDFOXTOR BLYSTRA BAY
sound with good spring of rib, excellent depth of chest, strong through the loin, so attentive to handler which was lovely to see. Preferred the movement of 1
3rdVaughan ROSETTIA RED DEVIL OF VALSANNRA
ResPalfrey EUSANIT WILD ATLANTIC WAY
VHCRoberts CHAMAREL WINNIPEG AT EXETOLLERS

Open Dog (6 entries)

Quite a variation amongst exhibits

1stHipkiss ERIKACHEN O'RUADH FOR DELTANDAMBA JW SHCM SHCEX
appeals standing with compact appearance, well laid shoulders, level topline & well bent stifles. He is masculine without being coarse. Nice head with slight wedge shape, strong through the loin, rich red coat colour, moved well. To top it all, he shows very well & is presented in good condition – both in muscle quality & coat;
2ndWard MELANITTA PALMATA JW
appeals in head, correct appearance being compact with level topline, good depth of chest, well bent stifles, moved well through strong rear pasterns. Not so engaged in his job as 1
3rdVaughan KATIMBA MALVASIA OF VALSANNRA
ResFuard TOLLELKIN BAY OF ICE
VHCDee MELANITTA CARELINUS

Open Bitch (4 entries, 1 absent)

1stHipkiss AFONBACH FIRST SIGN O' SPRING AT DELTANDAMBA JW
appealing head with slight wedge shape, correct length of back with level topline, good rear angulation. I would prefer a little more depth of chest & width to her foreribs;
2ndDee EUSANIT HOT TOTTY JW
has a nice shape when standing with a compact appearance & level topline, well laid shoulders. Not as sure on the move as 1
3rdRoberts CHAMAREL WINNIPEG AT EXETOLLERS