South Wales Kennel Association

Saturday 7th October 2017

Judges:

Dogs - Wendy Bebb-Sutton (Cochen)

Bitches - Mr Russell Mosedale (Knightsbay)


Best Of BreedSh Ch Riverwatcher Pikpaktuk JWAnstead

Best DogMulti Ch Riverwatcher AtkaAnstead
Reserve Best DogStellenbosch Alameda (AI)Johnson
Best BitchSh Ch Riverwatcher Pikpaktuk JWAnstead
Reserve Best BitchTollelkin Water DancerElkin
Best PuppyStellenbosch Alameda (AI)Johnson
Group 4Sh Ch Riverwatcher Pikpaktuk JWAnstead

Thank you to the committee of South Wales for their hospitality and kind invitation. Also, many thanks to the exhibitors for their entry and its pleasure to judge their dogs.


Junior Dog (2 entries)

1stJohnson STELLENBOSCH ALAMEDA (AI)
Just six and a half month old puppy who needed time to settle in the ring. Head of good proportions without being overdone and nicely tapering to muzzle, good deep chest and correctly angled shoulders; well sprung ribs, short in back and well muscled through hindquarters. When settled a strong rear drive could be clearly seen as he moved around the ring. Best Puppy in Breed in agreement with the bitch judge Mr R Mosedale and RBD.
2ndRavetta WAKADUZE WATAWICASTA
Pleasing head and expression, good straight bone in forelegs though slightly longer through the loin than first place, correctly set on tail and well muscled hindquarters. Didn't move as uniform as my first place.

Post Graduate Dog (4 entries, 1 absent)

1stJohnson STELLENBOSCH ALAMEDA (AI)
2ndFuard TOLLELKIN BAY OF ICE
Correct eye colour, strong neck and shoulders though pasterns rather let down, longer in body proportions than first that, slightly better in coat than 3rd place.
3rdWoollerton CAMUSMOR CHILI PEPPER AT CULMGILLIE

Open Dog (8 entries)

1stAnstead MULTI CH RIVERWATCHER ATKA
Well developed male in excellent coat and good hard show condition, correct head proportions and depth of chest, well muscled with good strong driving action from well let down hocks, good thickly padded feet and tail carried alertly over the back, gave the finishing touches to this impressive toller who filled my eye as a good breed type. Just losing out to for B.O.B to the Best Bitch in agreement with my co judge Mr Mosedale who went on to be placed Gundog group 4.
2ndWakely RIVERWATCHER NUKILIK
A dog I have admired from the ringside for some time and hands on certainly didn't disappoint. Again pleasing head proportions, strong shoulders, deep through brisket, well muscled, strong second thigh, correct tailset. Carried his head level with his back as he moved around the ring; didn't have the animation on the move as my first place.
3rdWard MELANITTA FIREBLADE
ResPalfrey FOXDOWN BERTIE ALLSORTS SHCM
VHCWright ERIKACHEN DAITHI OF WRIGHTPAW JW SHCM

Junior Bitch (4 entries)

1stParr KYMIN UP HILL
6 months, medium size, lovely skull shape, moderate stop, ears medium size and set high with, eyes almond shape, good pigmentation, moderate length of neck leading into well placed shoulders, well off for bone, tight feet, good forchest for age, deep brisket, elbows tucked in, ribs deep & well sprung, moderate bend of stifle, well-muscled with second thigh muscle, correct tail set, moved with good reach & drive once settled.
2ndPashley WAKADUZE WAH PEN DAH SKA
Similar to 1, another promising youngster, correct skull shape & eye, ears set high, moderate reach of neck leading into well placed shoulders, deep brisket, elbows tucked in, good spring of rib, moderate bend of stifle, well-muscled for age, correct tail carriage, moved with good drive & reach.
3rdRice TOLLERICE DANEYKO
ResParr KYMIN UP THE SWANNY

Post Graduate Bitch (6 entries)

1stElkin TOLLELKIN WATER DANCER
Lots to like, medium size, lovely profile & shape, slightly wedge shape skull, moderate stop, good almond shape eye, medium size ears set high, moderate reach of neck leading into well placed shoulders, lovely forchest, well-off for bone, tight feet, deep brisket, elbows tucked in, ribs deep & well sprung, level topline, correct amount of loin, moderate bend of stifle, well-muscled with second thigh muscle, correct tail carriage, moved with real drive & reach, in excellent coat & condition. RBB.
2ndWard MELANITTA HEALSTETHER
Lovely shape, correct skull shape, almond shape eyes, ears set high, moderate reach of neck, well placed shoulders, good bone, feet could be tighter, lovely forchest, deep brisket, elbows tucked in, ribs deep, level topline, moderate bend of stifle, well-muscled with second thigh muscle, good tail set, moved with good reach & drive.
3rdParr KYMIN UP HILL
ResPashley WAKADUZE WAH PEN DAH SKA
VHCParr KYMIN UP THE SWANNY

Open Bitch (6 entries)

1stAnstead SH CH RIVERWATCHER PIKPAKTUK JW
Medium size with lovely profile and shape, head slightly wedge shape, moderate stop, ears medium size and set on high, eyes correct almond shape, strong & powerful reach of neck leading into well placed shoulders, strong bone, tight feet, excellent forchest, deep brisket, elbows close to body, ribs deep & well sprung, level topline, correct amount of loin, excellent tail carriage, moderate bend of stifle, well-muscled with second thigh muscle, moved with real drive & reach, excellent coat & condition. BB and in full agreement with my co-judge that she was awarded BOB, delighted to see she went on to get Group 4.
2ndJohnson SEAHAVEN'S GLORIANA
Not as balanced as 1 but of lot qualities, correct skull shape, ears set high, eyes almond shape, moderate reach of neck, well placed shoulders, strong bone, feet tight, deep brisket, level topline, correct amount of loin, good tail set, moderate bend of stifle, well-muscled with second thigh muscle, moved with good drive & reach.
3rdPalfrey FLUSHPOINT WHATA ACCIDENT FOR MELANITTA (IMP SWE)
ResElkin DECOYMANS PIPER TINSLE AT TOLLELKIN
VHCRice TOLLERICE AIVAZOFF NOV EX RL3-EX

Group

Judge: Mr Bill Bunce (Adurni)

4Anstead SH CH RIVERWATCHER PIKPAKTUK JW
A breed I think has been so under-rated in the past. In absolutely tip-top condition and so well presented, his temperament and overall attitude to the job in hand was outstanding. With this breed what you see is what you get, and his body shape, balance and hard condition pleased me greatly. He moved out with style, going straight coming and going and with powerful drive from his strong webbed feet. An excellent performance all round.