NATIONAL DOG SHOW

Judges Critiques

Mrs P HOLLINGS

Judging: Gundog Group

NATIONAL DOG SHOW.9th. may 2024.

Chairman, Nick Gourley & Secretary Jennie Griffiths have a vibrant young committee and they all have a passion and produce a super show, great to be part of it, thank you.

This Group turned out to have many typical and sound exhibits, making my task enjoyable, however total performance left some on the back burner.

BEST : 1435 COX, Mr Lee - Sh Ch Vanitonia Soloist - SPANIEL (CLUMBER) – Dog. Never had my hands on this dog before, nor seen him close up, but he is, for me like going back to the greats. He is strong, with his large head piece, clean expressive eye, correct stop to powerful muzzle. Total firm, balanced outline of the breed. His smooth effortless ground cover came from correct construction. 
RESERVE : 887 ANDERSON, Ms K - Sh Ch Feldkirk Dior Of Kazval - RETRIEVER (FLAT COATED) – I have always admired this beauty and today , she came in perfect condition and muscular condition. She absolutely works with her handler, displaying her attributes to advantage. This is a lasting breed and she confirms this. She certainly lives up to her famous dam, F. Fashion. 
3rd : 1768 GRAHAM, Mr Tom - Sh Ch Nyliram Telling Tales JW ShCEx OSW - SPANIEL (WELSH SPRINGER) -The handler told me ,this was the bitch I awarded the res cc and best puppy ,well, she was fresh out. Well, I wasn’t wrong! She is flipping gorgeous. The maturity and finish makes her a force to be reckoned with and delighted to reward her here.
4th : 1489 COLLIN, Dr Peter & WILDMAN, Mr Michael - Sh Ch Oktumi Opalescence Ww23 - SPANIEL (COCKER) - Bitch . Classic Cocker. Grand head, neck and filled cobby body. Immaculate presentation and handling, she is busy and sound. Could not be left out.

GWP.D. Mrs Lisa & JONES, Mr LA Sh Ch Sh Ch Mustwork Uland. Smart, typy with good proportions ,a classic head and turned out in fit order and wire coat.  LEGG, Miss K M & SCOTT, Mr Alex Sh Ch Oakswarren Pure Magic Cw24 (ai) ShCEx. H. Vizsla. B. Really lovely solid feminine bitch of correct size and balance. Sound with good carriage on the move.    BOUGEN, Miss L Sh Ch Gwendariff Hot Ticket JW. Irish Setter.  Racy with no weakness, she has attitude and correct foot placement, standing and moving. Quality and type throughout.

 WOODLEY, Mrs Maxine Sh Ch A Sense Of Pleasures Ylvi At Alkhamhurst (Im. Labrador. B.  GRAHAM, Mr Tom Sh Ch Eald Dances With Wolves Among Nyliram JW ShC. Sussex Spaniel. Recently awarded this dog the cc and BOB and found no reason to change my mind. Immaculate and depicts the breed so very well. A cracking dog , very close up to higher honours. AINSLEY, Miss Lucy-May & NICKLIN, Mr Lewis Daenerys Winds Of Winter. ESS. A lovely sort, presented and handled to show her worth. She is shapely, clean  and positive action with firm outline .

Judge: Mrs Patsy Hollings