DRIFFIELD CHAMPIONSHIP DOG SHOW

Judges Critiques

Mrs P HOLLINGS

Judging: Gundog Group, Veteran

GUNDOG.

Lots of my favourites here , so it was the final move round that ultimately determined the places.

 

1st : 2441 GRAHAM, Mr Tom Sh Ch Eald Dances With Wolves Among Nyliram JW ShC - SPANIEL (SUSSEX) – I have judged this chap before and didn’t go out to make him the winner, necessarily, however, he completely upped his game in this lovely big ring and so he could not be beaten today and actually pushed the winners , to the wire on the final day. 
2nd : 2483 MILLARD, Mrs Jennifer & MILLARD, Mr Martin Sh Ch Ferndel High Comand At Rubylea - SPANIEL (WELSH SPRINGER) – Another who has had the CC from me. I feel he is even better with this maturity. Totally on top of his game and still very capable of winning top honours in the breed ring. Unobtrusively handled to let him shine.  
3rd : 1437 DONNELLY, Mr & Mrs David Sh Ch Ir Sh Ch Int Ch Beechillawn Ooh Betty - GERMAN WIREHAIRED POINTER – Easy to see she has titles, loved her size and balance. Depicts the breed with ease. To go over she is sound, fit, muscular with a super water-resistant coat and gleaming with good health. She didn’t put a foot wrong. 
4th : 1524 BRADLEY, Ms Elaine M Sh Ch Vizslanya Vivmany By Highforce JW Sh.CM ShCE - HUNGARIAN VIZSLA – A quality bitch, fitting the standard for size and proportions. I first rate condition, ever with her advancing years, she retained shape, personality and style.