WELKS

Saturday 30th April 2011

Judge: Mrs Liz Cartledge (Ryslip)
Best Of BreedTrevargh The Entertainer At BrizewoodHarding & Whitehill

Best DogTrevargh The Entertainer At BrizewoodHarding & Whitehill
Reserve Best DogCamusmor Glen Scotia At DallyvistaSmith
Best BitchDecoymans Piper Maple Of CroftwellMoult & Savory
Reserve Best BitchErikachen Aoife DeargGibson
Best PuppyNeilsharbour JunoLovett

The last time I judged Tollers was at the WKC a couple of years ago, with quite a small entry. I remember that I found them quite difficult to judge, due to the size and type variance and disappointing movement. Here at WELKS, 41 dogs made 50 entries (there were 6 absentees) which I imagine was a reasonably representative entry. Again, I was struggling with size as clearly some were taller than the ideal height of 51 cms (48 cms for bitches), set out as a guide in the breed standard. The standard also calls for a short back and that the movement should give the impression of power, springy with good reach and drive. From my point of view (I hasten to say that I speak purely as an all rounder and not even a gundog specialist), I felt there weren't very many who fitted that description. On the plus side was the fact that after a long wait, all the Tollers were bright and eager to participate. They have engaging ways, are obviously intelligent and keen to please making them a suitable dog of medium size for an active family with an action packed lifestyle.


Puppy Dog (1 entry)

1stHodgson EURONOVA BUDDY BEAR
7 months, just needs a bit of schooling for the show ring, good topline and proportions, clean coat, still rather loose in front movement and needs to strengthen and settle in movement all round.

Junior Dog (3 entries)

1stHickman FALLOWFEN'S STAR OF PADS
15 months, easy fluent mover which won him the class, well conditioned, attractive head, good outline.
2ndHolt RIVERWATCHER K'EYUSH
17 months, would prefer eyes a little darker but handsome with his rich colour which shone in the sun, well schooled showman, handled to very best advantage, fit and firm, moved ok but not quite as well as first, sired by my BOB.
3rdBrown STELLENBOSCH JACQUES FROST

Post Graduate Dog (9 entries, 1 absent)

Good class.

1stMoossun ERIKACHEN ARDEN AT WINDWHISTLER
23 months, good head and expression, excellent bone, well sprung ribs, firm body, moved and showed with animation, one of four from the same litter which later made up a very good breeders group.
2ndClark FLANOVA GLENDRONACH
Two and a half years, delightful character, responded well to his handler, friendly expression, kind eyes, good coat, does not want to carry any more weight but he carried himself well on the move.
3rdBaker ERIKACHEN AONGHUS
Litter brother to first.
ResAndrews ERIKACHEN RUARI
VHCClark FLANOVA ERIYADU ISLAND

Open Dog (6 entries, 2 absent)

1stHarding & Whitehill TREVARGH THE ENTERTAINER AT BRIZEWOOD
BOB. 4 years old, up to size but I liked his ring presence and obviously qualified in superb form, coat glistening with good health and wellbeing, masculine head and outlook, great showman, moved with a purpose, good bone and body.
2ndSmith CAMUSMOR GLEN SCOTIA AT DALLYVISTA
Res BD. 7 years old, good size and type, pleasing head, steady showman, well proportioned, in good condition, easy mover, could be better in front action.
3rdStobbart CAMUSMOR WHATADREAM
ResWestwood & Johnson CAN/IR SH CH LITTLERIVER'S COLONIAL BOY WITH TOLLYHIMMEL (IMP CAN)

Puppy Bitch (2 entries)

1stLovett NEILSHARBOUR JUNO
BP. Ten and a half months, attractive head, well grown puppy, still carrying a bit of puppy fat but this did not affect her movement, clean coat, shade long cast.
2ndDiss & Haynes EURONOVA MIRABELLE
6 months, very feminine, sympathetically handled but needs to grow on and I should like a little more bone and substance, well proportioned, good coat.

Junior Bitch (2 entries)

1stAnstead RIVERWATCHER IKKUMA
Litter sister to second in junior dog, intelligent expression, firm body, very fit, excellent coat, good overall proportions, moved and showed ok.
2ndDiss & Haynes EURONOVA MIRABELLE

Post Graduate Bitch (10 entries, 2 absent)

1stGibson ERIKACHEN AOIFE DEARG
RBB. Litter mate to first and third in post grad dog, won this class quite comfortably and gave the open bitch winner a good contest for BB. Quality head, lovely coat and condition, well muscled, held her topline on the move, keen showgirl, well handled.
2ndBlack DINASKARREK'S RED VIXEN AT SEAHAVEN
Two and a half years, relaxed, laid back character, feminine head and expression, good body and coat, sound mover, handled to advantage.
3rdLovett NEILSHARBOUR WRENS WARREN
ResTrickett TOLLPEPPER TARTU
VHCMoult & Savory CORLITGOLD TAHLIA OF CROFTWELL

Open Bitch (10 entries, 1 absent)

1stMoult & Savory DECOYMANS PIPER MAPLE OF CROFTWELL
BB. Lovely face, expressive eyes, excellent body, coat and condition, consistent showgirl, well muscled quarters, moved soundly. It was a close decision between first and second but on the last time round maple found another gear and was more collected on the move.
2ndGibson CAMUSMOR ANY DREAM ULDO FOR ERIKACHEN
Mum of the four in the breeders group and she should be proud of her very nice litter. Good honest bitch of five, bit short of coat today but she has nothing to hide, shade longer in back than first, well shown and handled.
3rdWestwood IR SH CH EUSANIT SKYS ROCKET
ResMoult & Savory CORLITGOLD MALILA OF CROFTWELL
VHCAnstead RIVERWATCHER IKKUMA

Best Breeder

1stGibson ERIKACHEN

Stakes/Variety classes

AV Gundog/Toy Veteran Stakes Dog or Bitch (29 entries, 17 absent)

Judge: Mr A Wight

ResSmith CAMUSMOR GLEN SCOTIA AT DALLYVISTA