THE LADIES KENNEL ASSOCIATION

Judges Critiques

Mrs T BRYANT

Judging: Gordon Setter, Gundog Group

My thanks to the committee of LKA for inviting me to have the opportunity of awarding CCs in Gordons for the first time. Thanks also to the chief steward for creating an extra ring for us to enable judging to start sooner and to our ring steward who held the whole thing together with her efficiency. My thanks, too, to the exhibitors who entered and accepted my placings with grace. I was delighted to have the opportunity to handle so many beautiful exhibits. Thank you

BEST OF BREED : 7503 OSBORN, Miss Jane Ch Amscot Siena Spice
Dog CC : 7501 NEWTON, Mr James & CORNUM, Mrs Rhonda & TIMMERMAN, Int Ch Carnoustie Let The Game Begin (ai) (Imp) Au
Res Dog CC : 7478 HALLIDAY, Ms M J Yennadon Barra SGWC JW
Bitch CC : 7503 OSBORN, Miss Jane Ch Amscot Siena Spice
Res Bitch CC : 7491 MAPPIN, Ms A Bryerdale Qookaburra (ai)
Best Puppy : 7464 CUTHBERTSON, Ms J Lainnireach A Star is Born
Best Veteran : 7503 OSBORN, Miss Jane Ch Amscot Siena Spice

Class 2342 MPD (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 7512 SMITH, Mrs Carol Glenmaurangi Apollo at Glenkinchie

Good size puppy, stood alone. Rather at the leggy stage and a little uncoordinated but very promising, with a lovely well chiselled head, darkest of eyes and gentle expression. He really enjoyed his day out and was a confident, bouncy, boy in the ring.


Class 2343 PD (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 7512 SMITH, Mrs Carol Glenmaurangi Apollo at Glenkinchie
As in MPD
 

2nd: 7469 DONALD, Mrs Fiona Lourdace Last Hurrah to Lochansvue
Another lovely pup of good height, well muscled and strong, about right for his age. He had a lovely head, kind expression lean neck and good flat shoulder bone. A little straight in the stifle and was very proud of his tail! Well balanced for age


Class 2344 JD (3 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 7521 WILLIAMS, Mrs Elizabeth & WILLIAMS, Mr Barry Longrow Jean Genie
Smallish dog but well balanced and confident. Correct shaped head with good low ear set, nice tan. Good bend of stifle and correct tail carriage which he carried well on the move. Would just like a bit more of him.

2nd: 7462 COVE-PRINT, Mrs G M Colourbox Wild Oats
Bigger dog than 1. Well bodied and good muscle tone. Has a lovely head with melting dark eyes. He lacked in confidence and this affected his movement with his tail tucked in, preventing him to flow as well as 1. As he becomes bolder I am certain he will do well in the ring.


Class 2345 YD (5 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 7461 COLLINS-PITMAN, Mrs Jean & COX, Mrs L & LOAKES, Mr Amscot Air Apparent
Well bodied and muscular dog, super balanced movement, lovely shoulder placement and good strong rear end which gave him real drive around the ring. Nice head shape with good stop, low earset and dark eyes, not overdone in any way.

2nd: 7472 FUDGE, Ms Corinne L Fieldberry Secret Weapon At Rufusmoor JW
Larger dog but well balanced, again a lovely head and good reach of neck. In good coat and well presented, moved with confidence covering the ground with ease.

3rd: 7471 ELLINGTON, Miss Jessica Ri Beechlake The Storyteller of Finnsfolk
Res: 7522 WOOD, Mrs Barbara Pipruda Jubilarian


Class 2346 PGD (7 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: 7515 MORGAN, Ms Maggie CARADILiS SKY ROCKET . JW
Extremely well muscled strong dog. He has a beautiful and typical Gordon head with dark melting eyes and soft expresion. Nice and short in the muzzle with correct depth of flew. lovely low ear set and lean neck. Well presented and moved at one with his handler, one to watch as he matures.

2nd: 7480 HOGG, Mrs Faye & HOGG, Mr Andrew Gailiech Ngalyod
Finer dog, well muscled but would like to see him carrying more weight for a three year old. He is a nice balanced shape and looked great in profile, again correct dark eyes, good teeth and lovely head shape. He moved really well and another that was in tune with his handler.

3rd: 7485 INGLIS, Miss Emma Louise Caradilis Jumping Jack
Res: 7517 WALKER, Mrs Jean Lignum Teller


Class 2347 LD (7 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: 7454 BELL, Mrs N & MILLAR, Mrs A & BELL, Miss S Balnakeil Beinn Corradail of Blairbelles
This is a much bigger dog than I would normally choose, he is strong well muscled but so beautifully put together and very light on his feet for his size as he powered around the ring using his tail to it's full advantage. He has a great bend of stifle that really helped drive him along. A very handsome boy indeed.

2nd: 7487 JOHNSTON, Mr Paul & JOHNSTON, Mrs Linda & JOHNSTON Ludstar Maccabee at Glenquin (Imp) It
A mature dog that stood out, he was well presented with beautiful shining black coat. He looks to be a strong and well muscled dog, he has good bone and confirmation and moved around the ring with ease.

3rd: 7449 ASHLEY-TURNER, Ms ALISON Hernwood The Botanist, JW
Res: 7465 DANKS, Mrs M W Colquhally Major Tom
VHC: 7483 HUDSON, Mr & Mrs RM & VA Longrow Bohemian Rhapsody at Robvale
 

Class 2348 OD (4 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 7501 NEWTON, Mr James & CORNUM, Mrs Rhonda & TIMMERMAN, Int Ch Carnoustie Let The Game Begin (ai) (Imp) Au
What a stunning boy, again bigger than I would usually go for but he is so well put together. Exceeds in strength and muscle. He exuded confidence and almost floated round the ring. (I would perhaps like to see him move a bit slower) He has a beautiful flowing coat in excellent condition. Good bend of stifle, second thigh muscle and nice straight hocks. Very light on his feet and covered the ground well. Delighted to award him CC which I understand now gives him the all important 3 and BOS

2nd: 7478 HALLIDAY, Ms M J Yennadon Barra SGWC JW
Smaller dog than 1. but again well muscled and in good coat. Lovely shoulder placement, good spring of rib, level topline leading into a nice tail set. Moved with drive and enthusiasm. A good honest Gordon. RCC

3rd: 7452 BAINES, Mrs P J Sh Ch Bryerdale Quantas (A.i)
Res: 7509 SANDIFORD, Mr P & SANDIFORD, Mrs C A & LEWIS, Miss Sh Ch Hernwood Neptune Sea


Class 2349 VD (4 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: 7482 HORN, Mrs Sharon & HORN, Mr Kevin Lignum Master Marlin At Keaswood JW
A beautiful dog and hard to believe he is 10+  Strong and well built boy who moved with ease. In good coat and well presented. Clear tan and lovely feathering.

2nd: 7470 ELLINGTON, Miss Jessica Ri Benbuie Thornbird of Finnsfolk
Smaller boy, who moved well but a little close behind. 


Class 2350 GCD (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 7480 HOGG, Mrs Faye & HOGG, Mr Andrew Gailiech Ngalyod
Finer dog, well muscled but would like to see him carrying more weight for a three year old. He is a nice balanced shape and looked great on profile, again correct dark eyes, good teeth and lovely head shape. He moved really well and another that was in tune with his handler.


Class 2351 MPB (2 Entries) Abs: 2

Class 2352 PB (3 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 7464 CUTHBERTSON, Ms J Lainnireach A Star is Born
What a little sweetie, compact and balanced and moved perfectly in tune with her handler. Really dark eyes and the prettiest of expressions. Right size for age but hope she grows on a bit more. Good coat on it's way will watch her progress with interest.

2nd: 7513 SPEED, Mrs Janet & SPEED, Mr Nigel Ronaldsbill Magic Stars
Finer in head than 1. and rather at the leggy stage, moved well but not as coordinated as first. Nice confident girl.


Class 2353 JB (3 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 7464 CUTHBERTSON, Ms J Lainnireach A Star is Born
As PB

2nd: 7453 BEDDALL, Miss Danielle Laura Dwensantinis Dora
Lovely outline, with super head and soft expression, Happy mover just a little erratic behind but am sure this will improve with age.


Class 2354 YB (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 7504 OSBORN, Miss Jane Amscot Air of Success
This is such a pretty girl, a beautiful head and well built with good muscle giving very precise movement. Great coat (would like some tail feathering) for age with nice reach of neck into flat shoulders. into a well balenced body.

2nd: 7506 PASSMORE, Mrs Jane & PASSMORE, Mr Marcus Beechlake The Poet in my heart
Unlucky to come up against my first placed girl. She is heavier set but with a lovely disposition, she moved well but another with slightly erratic ‘puppy legs’


Class 2355 PGB (8 Entries) Abs: 5
1st: 7518 WALKER, Mrs Jean Lignum Lady of the lake
Really liked the size of this girl she has a good head correct shaped eyes and good tan. She is well bodied and moved really well driving from good hind quarters. One to watch.

2nd: 7477 GUNNERY, Mrs J Longrow Love Of My Life (ai)
Smaller than 1. but again good substance, nice lay of shoulder and level top line. Moved really well but a bit of a fidget when standing!

3rd: 7514 THOMAS, Dr Marian Glynderys Moonstone


Class 2356 LB (10 Entries) Abs: 3
1st: 7457 BURKE, mr Anthony BEECHLAKE HEY JUDE
Finer in head but with dark eyes, low set ears and nice long clean neck. Lovely level topline  leading to good tail set, good thigh muscle and nice straight hocks. Moved happily and with purpose

2nd: 7455 BOXALL, mrs Frances Laurelhach Renaissance JW
Bigger than 1. Again good topline and tight muscled rear end. Nice shoulder placement and flowed around the ring. She is very pretty with correct shaped head and short muzzle.

3rd: 7490 MAPPIN, Ms A Bryerdale Qangeroo (ai)
Res: 7463 CUTHBERTSON, Ms J Lainnireach Angels Share
VHC: 7479 HARDY, Miss Courtney L & HARDY, Miss Natalie COTTONSTONES EVERGREEN WITH CAFOTALIENA
 

Class 2357 OB (9 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 7491 MAPPIN, Ms A Bryerdale Qookaburra (ai)
This has to be the hardest class of the day and each entry was worthy of a place. This was again a bigger girl than I would normally like but well balanced both standing and moving, which she did with real drive from strong rear muscled legs. Pretty head and long feathered ears. Very dark eyes. Well coated but the body underneath did not disappoint. RCC

2nd: 7507 PHILLIPS, Mrs A & WATKINS, Ms Tereza Sh Ch Flaxheath Top Model At Glenmaurangi
A real favourite of mine, Finer and smaller girl than 1.  so stylish and elegant on the move, really free flowing and moved at the right pace to accentuate her correct drive and movement. Just felt she was not quite as on form today.

3rd: 7459 COLLINS-PITMAN, Mrs Jean Ch & Int Ch Ger VDH Ch Amscot Love Is In The Air 
Res: 7510 SEYMOUR, Mrs G M Pegasett Miz Guydance
VHC: 7486 JOHNSTON, Mr Paul & JOHNSTON, Mrs Linda & JOHNSTON Sh Ch Glenquin Phoenix
 

Class 2358 VB (7 Entries) Abs: 3
1st: 7503 OSBORN, Miss Jane Ch Amscot Siena Spice
A beautiful well balanced girl with flowing movement and true drive, perfectly at one with her handler. Lovely level topline which she held on the move and strong hind quarters. Correct in head with slightly shorter muzzle good tan and low set ears and long lean neck. Delighted to award her CC and BOB

2nd: 7520 WHITING, Mr Keith Locksheath True Baloo
Nice sized girl, well presented, elegant when moving, which she did with purpose using her tail to it's advantage. Typical Gordon head but very feminine, lovely ear set and correct tan. Unfortunate to come up against 1.
3rd: 7511 SLAUGHTER, Mrs Yvonne Sh Ch Cairacailie Night Of Love With Ordett JW
Res: 7499 MCNEIL, Mr Donald Lachmhor Sincerely Yours at Barrabrae (Imp HRV)


Class 2359 GCB NO ENTRIES