Crufts
Thursday 7th March 2019
Judge: Mrs Elaine Whitehill (Brizewood/Trevargh)
| Best Of Breed | Camusmor Stargazer JW | Macleod & Hussey |
| Dog CC | Camusmor Stargazer JW | Macleod & Hussey |
| Reserve Dog CC | Tollchesters Canadian Ogopogo | Sortwell |
| Bitch CC | Flushpoint Whata Accident For Melanitta ShCM (Imp Swe) | Palfrey |
| Reserve Bitch CC | Seahaven Parish Bell | Black |
| Best Puppy | Melanitta Palmata | Ward |
| Best Veteran | Flushpoint Whata Accident For Melanitta ShCM (Imp Swe) | Palfrey |
My thanks to the Crufts show committee for inviting me to judge, my stewards who kept the ring flowing and of course the exhibitors for accepting my decisions. It was a super entry.
Having shown and judged the breed over a number of years, I have a few concerns. We are losing breed type, many are lacking substance, no angulation (front & rear), movement, and lack of double coat. It is important to keep the construction and aptitude to maintain the unique Toller traits.
After saying that, overall I was pleased with my main winners.
Veteran Dog (15 entries)
Strong class to start with. It was a pleasure to judge and a close decision between all three.
| 1st | Loebel AM GCH DANEHAVEN MCEACHERN Delighted to go over this boy. He has good head, clean neck and shoulder construction. In full coat. Straight front and stood on tight feet. Correct rear angulation and well muscled. Moved out well belying his age. |
| 2nd | Burchell TIVALAKE JINGLE BELL ROCK SHCM RL2 Difficult decision between 1. Balanced head with correct ear placement. Good reach of neck. Correct shoulder angulation and straight front. Well muscled quarters allowing free flowing movement with drive. Unlucky to come against 1. |
| 3rd | Palfrey FOXDOWN BERTIE ALLSORTS SHCM Have judged this boy previously, he has excellent shoulders, strong legs and well bodied. In good coat and condition. Level topline on the move. Nicely muscled quarters. Moved steadily and soundly. |
| Res | Titovets & Eremin MULTI CH DELONGSTAR DIAMOND DREAM RL6-EX |
| VHC | Moult & Savory ACANUCK SOUL REBEL OF CROFTWELL |
Minor Puppy Dog (no entries)
Puppy Dog (4 entries)
All were at different stages of development.
| 1st | Ward MELANITTA PALMATA Easy winner here. He has good head, correct ear placement and length to neck. Good shoulder construction. Nicely bodied for age and well muscled. Moved with precision and drive for one so young. Pleased to award him BP. |
| 2nd | Powley & Fincham DANEHAVEN RALPH He has a balanced head with good eye. Has depth to chest ample coat which was in good condition. Appeared to be short on front legs made his outline uneven. |
| 3rd | Sneddon EDINBARNET GRAMPIAN BLAZE He has a good neck and shoulders. At this time, he lacked substance throughout for a male and needed more body. Very immature. Moved ok. |
| Res | Johnson TARNLAIKERS RED HEFIN |
Junior Dog (15 entries)
| 1st | Newson TIVALAKE LET'S MISBEHAVE JW Good head and length of neck leading to well placed shoulders and straight front. Ample depth to chest. Stood on well boned legs and tight feet. Has well muscled quarters which used to his advantage on the move. |
| 2nd | Ward MELANITTA PALMATA |
| 3rd | Macleod CAMUSMOR AMORIS Going through the 'teenage' stage. Lots to like about this young man, he has good head proportions, correct front & rear angulation and depth to chest. Nicely bodied. Stood on tight feet and has plenty of bone. Moved well when settled. |
| Res | Akehurst RIPPLERUSH AVERBODE |
| VHC | Powley & Fincham DANEHAVEN RALPH |
Yearling Dog (10 entries)
| 1st | Copeland CAMUSMOR BRINGMESUNSHINE TO MENSTONIA Maturing nicely, has a good head with correct ear carriage, leading into a strong neck. Excellent shoulders. Good depth to chest and ample amount of body. Sound free movement when settled. Carried his tail correctly. |
| 2nd | Barker EUSANIT SILVR DREAM MACHINE Not as mature, balanced head but slightly heavier than 1. Has good length of neck and shoulder angulation. Coat starting to develop. Nicely muscled quarters. Kept level topline when moving. Moved soundly. |
| 3rd | Garova GARONERA CATCH FIRST ARIK Larger framed dog than 1 & 2. Nice head and eye, good shoulders and depth to chest. Decent amount of body. Moved well. Just needs time to mature. |
| Res | Sollid TOLLER'S DELIGHT REMARKABLE RADAR |
| VHC | Johnson STELLENBOSCH ALAMEDA OF TARNLAIKERS (AI) |
Post Graduate Dog (13 entries)
| 1st | Thain LORNFORD PINTAIL'N TUX Good head & length of neck leading into well placed shoulders. Ample depth to chest and length to loin. Carried his tail correctly when moving. Moved with ease on the final run. |
| 2nd | Burgess CAMUSMOR KING ROB Pushed 1 hard. Balanced head with kind eye and length to neck into well placed shoulders. Deep chested. Has well muscled quarters. Just felt 1 gave that extra on the move. |
| 3rd | Steer DANEHAVEN ROSCOE Mature lad, good head shape leading to strong neck. Nicely muscled quarters. Moved well. |
| Res | Collins & Powley DANEHAVEN KOVIK |
| VHC | Wilson STACEARELLA NIMBUS OVER GLENTILT |
Limit Dog (15 entries, 3 absent)
| 1st | Macleod & Hussey CAMUSMOR STARGAZER JW Last time I judged I awarded him Res CC and my opinion hasn't changed. Upstanding mature male in super coat and condition. Masculine head with correct ear set. Strong neck leading to good shoulders with depth to chest. Excellent front & rear angulation. Well muscled quarters with correct bend of stifle. Moved with drive. CC his 3rd & BOB. Delighted to see him shortlisted in the Group – Many congratulations. |
| 2nd | Hipkiss ERIKACHEN O'RUADH FOR DELTANDAMBA JW SHCM Another dog I've done well in the past. Pleasing head with good ear carriage leading into strong neck. Correctly placed shoulders with straight front. Well made hindquarters with correct tail carriage. Moved well. |
| 3rd | Wright ERIKACHEN DAITHI OF WRIGHTPAW JW SHCM Litter brother of 2 – much the same applies here. Masculine head with muscled neck. Deep chested and well sprung ribs. Good muscle tone. Felt that 1 & 2 drove out better. |
| Res | Steer DANEHAVEN ROSCOE |
| VHC | Davidsson AGILDES SCOTCH OF DIXTON |
Open Dog (13 entries)
| 1st | Sortwell TOLLCHESTERS CANADIAN OGOPOGO Mature dog in good coat, head of correct proportions. Strong neck into good shoulders. Deep chested with well sprung ribs and nice length to loin. Well muscled. Moved out well. RCC. |
| 2nd | Saarinen KITIMAT BIG LEAF MAPLE Well balanced head with good length of neck. Straight front but would prefer shoulder angulation further back. Good depth to chest and ample body condition. Nicely muscled. Moved OK. |
| 3rd | Strevens SH CH ERIKACHEN CONAIRE AT TOLLISTY JW SHCM SHCEX Litter brother to 2 & 3 in previous class. Nice head and eye. Good reach of neck and depth to chest. Well muscled quarters & stood on tight feet. Would prefer more body. Moved OK – felt he wasn't at his best today. |
| Res | Jorda-Raddatz ABSOLUT FIRST RASMUS GARONERA |
| VHC | Zavodny HEYOKA'S RED FLAME FOR EDISON HOPE |
Special Working Gundog Dog (5 entries)
| 1st | Wibaux MULTI CH KITIMAT PISTACHIO Mature male in hard body condition as expected with a working gundog. Good head & eye. Well muscled quarters and drove around the ring. |
| 2nd | Titovets & Eremin HR CH MACDREAMS TRENT FROM CASHEL VALE JW RL3 (IMP NLD) Pleasing head with reach of neck, good body with well muscled quarters. Didn't move as well today. Kept a level topline. |
| 3rd | Placha SK CH EVENING LAND OF INDIANS JACY DOMEK ZA MIASTEM Good front but would like better shoulders. Needs to mature. Good muscle definition moved well. |
| Res | Placha MULTI CH SHAGGY TOLLER'S WHITE BANJO BOY |
| VHC | Van Der Zijden & Douma MULTI CH SUNCATCHER'S HOP INTO MY HEART |
Good Citizen Dog Scheme Dog (9 entries)
| 1st | Newson TIVALAKE LET'S MISBEHAVE JW |
| 2nd | Titovets & Eremin MULTI CH DELONGSTAR DIAMOND DREAM RL6-EX 4th in Veteran – Hard solid muscled dog. Good length to neck. Well bodied. Moved well. |
| 3rd | Fuard TOLLELKIN BAY OF ICE Larger framed dog. Scored in head, strong neck with depth to chest. Unplaced in previous class, moved much better here. |
| Res | Candy DECOYMANS PIPER MEGREZ |
| VHC | Dee MELANITTA CARELINUS |
Veteran Bitch (11 entries)
| 1st | Palfrey FLUSHPOINT WHATA ACCIDENT FOR MELANITTA SHCM (IMP SWE) Mature lady of 9yrs - Lovely feminine head with almond shaped eye. Good reach of neck into well laid shoulders. She was in excellent coat & condition. Well developed hind quarters moved with ease. Please to award her BCC & BV – well done. |
| 2nd | Hipkiss REDAURORA COMET'S CHRISTMAS OF DELTANDAMBA Showed with enthusiasm. Balanced head with correct ear placement. Deep chested with correct amount to loin. Ample amount of body. Has good muscle tone allowing sound movement. |
| 3rd | De Jong MULTI CH DESIRE OF RED GLORY Another lovely veteran. Good outline. She had straight front with correct shoulder construction. In good coat and condition. Moved soundly. |
| Res | Savory & Moult CORLITGOLD TAHLIA OF CROFTWELL RL2-EX |
| VHC | Andrews FALLOWFEN FAITHFUL YOKO OF JEMMATEE |
Minor Puppy Bitch (no entries)
Puppy Bitch (5 entries, 2 absent)
Once again all were at different stages of development and will change places throughout the year.
| 1st | Burgess MELANITTA SINAMAY Litter sister of BP. Most mature of the three – good head, neck & eye with lay back of shoulder. She's at the top end in height but has a balanced outline. Used her muscled quarters on the move. |
| 2nd | Moult & Savory CROFTWELL TICKETY BOO Like this girl – just felt this show came too soon. Lovely head & eye and correct ear set. Good shoulders. Body developing nicely & she is well put together. Moved well, will watch her development. |
| 3rd | Ormes & Halpin DANEHAVEN OTTERTAIL Very fine throughout & would like more of her. She stood on tight feet and had good length to neck. Moved OK. |
Junior Bitch (12 entries)
| 1st | Smith TIVALAKE ANYTHING GOES AT TOLLISTY JW Well made bitch. Feminine head into lean neck and good shoulders. Ample amount of body with well muscled hindquarters. Moved with accuracy and style. |
| 2nd | Moult & Savory CROFTWELL TICKETY BOO |
| 3rd | Sharpe TIVALAKE CRYSTAL BALL AT ROSETTIA RL1-EX Litter sister to 1 – pretty head & expression. Good angulation. In good coat & condition. On the move, needed to settle here. By her 3rd class, she moved well. |
| Res | Nevers TIVALAKE EASY TO LOVE |
| VHC | Rice CHAMAREL SNOWBIRD AT TIAMARIA |
Yearling Bitch (15 entries)
| 1st | Smith TIVALAKE ANYTHING GOES AT TOLLISTY JW |
| 2nd | Westwood EUSANIT GONNA MAKE YOU A STAR Good head & eye with reach of neck. Good spring of rib and well bodied. Well muscled quarters. Moved well. |
| 3rd | Sharpe TIVALAKE CRYSTAL BALL AT ROSETTIA RL1-EX |
| Res | Rice TOLLERICE DANEYKO |
| VHC | Nevers TIVALAKE EASY TO LOVE |
Post Graduate Bitch (15 entries, 2 absent)
| 1st | Sharpe TIVALAKE CRYSTAL BALL AT ROSETTIA RL1-EX |
| 2nd | McAuliffe TIVALAKE TEMPTATION Mature bitch with good head & eye. In good coat. Felt she was carrying too much weight over her shoulders which affected her outline. Not moving at her best today. |
| 3rd | Pashley WAKADUZE WAH PEN DAH SKA Pretty bitch with feminine head. Good shoulders & length to loin. Good muscle tone. Would prefer more body and she was out of coat. Moved ok. |
| Res | Back AGROSOFENS BICYKLETA |
| VHC | Shore REDAURORA GOLDEN DREAM NOV EX RL3 |
Limit Bitch (18 entries, 3 absent)
| 1st | Rogers TOLLYHIMMEL DRUNKUN DUCK Well balanced head and good ear carriage. Deep chested with good length to rib. Good body. Nicely muscled quarters. In full coat. Moved well. |
| 2nd | Newson TIVALAKE MORE THAN WISHES Pushed 1 hard. Judged this lady before – good head & eye and length to neck. Plenty of depth to chest and good front. Moved with drive – once again she was out of coat. |
| 3rd | Yates MELANITTA MILK AND HONEY AVEC TOLLEROLOGY RL2 Feminine head with good reach of neck. Straight front. Maturing nicely. Had well muscled quarters. Moved OK. |
| Res | Foster-Brown STELLENBOSCH SAUSAULITO (AI) |
| VHC | Frater DANEHAVEN MILL |
Open Bitch (14 entries, 2 absent)
| 1st | Black SEAHAVEN PARISH BELL Another quality bitch I have done well previously. Feminine head with good neck and shoulders. Stood on tight feet. Well muscled quarters with ample body. Moved very well. RCC. Had to give way to the veteran bitch today who was in sparkling form. |
| 2nd | Van Der Zijde MULTI CH ALBA NUADH SOAVE DI STEVIE Good head and shoulders. Well boned with ample body. In good coat. Nicely muscled. Moved well. |
| 3rd | Garova MULTI CH GARONERA BE FIRST IZOLDA Close decision with 2. Nice head & length of neck. Good shoulder placement. Well bodied and good muscle tone. 2 gave more on the move. |
| Res | Moult & Savory EUSANIT NAUGHTY BUT NICE FOR CROFTWELL JW |
| VHC | Savory SH CH ALLIANCE DE LA VIE RABBIT RACER OF KATIMBA (IMP NLD) |
Special Working Gundog Bitch (4 entries)
| 1st | Wibaux MULTI CH HALIENOR DE L'ABBAYE DES TERRES DE FLANDRE Good solid sound bitch. Balanced head with well muscled neck. Deep in chest. With good muscle tone. Moved with drive. |
| 2nd | Garova MULTI CH GARONERA BE FIRST IZOLDA |
| 3rd | Wibaux LAUVSTUAS STAR SPICA OF SIX OF PINT Feminine head with kind eye. Well bodied with good muscle definition. Moved OK. |
| Res | Guolo & Ludovico IT/HU CH PERFECT LIGHTING STAR DI CASA TOLLER |
Good Citizen Dog Scheme Bitch (14 entries, 1 absent)
| 1st | Rogers TOLLYHIMMEL DRUNKUN DUCK |
| 2nd | Sharpe TIVALAKE CRYSTAL BALL AT ROSETTIA RL1-EX |
| 3rd | Yates MELANITTA MILK AND HONEY AVEC TOLLEROLOGY RL2 |
| Res | Nevers TIVALAKE EASY TO LOVE |
| VHC | McAuliffe TIVALAKE TEMPTATION |
Stakes/Variety classes
AOV Retriever (Working Gundogs) Dog (24 entries, 9 absent)
Judge: Mr David Hutchison (Waverton)
| 2nd | Withey DECOYMANS PIPER DAY DREAMER |
YKC Gundog Stakes Dog or Bitch
Judge: Mrs Jill Peak (Bayard)
| Res | Newson TIVALAKE LET'S MISBEHAVE JW |