RICHMOND CHAMPIONSHIP DOG SHOW

Judges Critiques

Mrs Ruth MARTIN

Judging: Gundog Group, Spaniel (English Springer)

BEST OF BREED : 1354 CASEY, Mr E & JAYES, Mrs E Sh Ch Sandylands Send The Roses
Dog CC : 1373 TOLLADAY, Mrs S & TOLLADAY, Mr Gilbert Sh Ch Chanangel Yorkshire Ale With Bethersden Jw
Res Dog CC : 1374 TOPLISS, Mrs T E Sh Ch Sandylands Stand N Deliver
Bitch CC : 1354 CASEY, Mr E & JAYES, Mrs E Sh Ch Sandylands Send The Roses
Res Bitch CC : 1350 CALVERT, Mr M & CALVERT, Mrs N Elazlan Elle For Leather
Best Puppy : 1387 WALKER, Mrs W M & WALKER, Mr SP & BELLAMY, Miss A Moontorn Dare To Dream With Dexbenella
Best Veteran : 1359 HYDON, Mrs M Ir Sh Ch Clentonian Pandemonium Jw Shcex Osw Vw
Best Special Beginner :

Class 583 VD NO ENTRIES

Class 584 MPD (4 Entries) Abs: 0

 Lots to like about exhibits in this class, all varying degrees of forwardness. I'm sure they will change places on a regular basis.
1st: 1352 CALVERT, Mr M & CALVERT, Mrs N Calvdale Mccoy- I see sired by my dog CC winner and has all his attributes. Only just 6 months but  so well balanced on the stack.  Compact body, stands on good legs and with well rounded feet. Although very much a puppy on the move he did enough for me to see his potential. BPD 

2nd: 1362 GLEDHILL, Mrs Jane Peasblossom Fidelio To Swiftflush - Another nice exhibit and at 8 months maturing nicely. Good balance overall,  lovely head. 
3rd: 1382 TOPLISS, Mrs T E Beresford Good To Go
Res: 1395 WILSON, Miss Zoe Elazlan Gold Leaf At Zawspring
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Class 585 PD NO ENTRIES

Class 586 JD (3 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 1386 WALKER, Mrs W M & WALKER, Mr S P Dexbenella One More Time - Little to choose between these two exhibits. Lovely head and eye, He has  good angulation front and rear, shown in lovely coat and condition. Moved well.
2nd: 1367 SAVELL, Ms Christine Petranella Strike It Lucky - Unlucky to meet the winner but very similar attributes. Overall two very nice dogs.
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Class 587 YD (2 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 1380 TOPLISS, Mrs T E Sandylands Stand By Me - Well balanced youngster at 23 months. he has good angles fore and aft and moved out well on an even stride.
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Class 588 ND (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1367 SAVELL, Ms Christine Petranella Strike It Lucky 
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Class 589 PGD (6 Entries) Abs: 2 

Very difficult and mixed class.
1st: 1370 SUCH, Miss J A Gleadsbury Whataboy At Mujascal JW - Won this class on his movement,  he is balanced and stands on good legs and feet.
2nd: 1390 WHITTOCK, Mrs Kendra Kingsheath Fortius - Heavier in build than the winner but has good balance, moved okay.
3rd: 1389 WEST, Mrs D Meonstoke Woodpecker At Grosbreuil
Res: 1357 FITCHETT, Mrs Jo Kingsheath Sundance
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Class 590 LD (6 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: 1363 NICHOLSON, Mrs Beverley M Kingsheath Paso Doble - Lacked the furnishings of some of the others in this class. But balanced all through, good topline, he has a lovely head and expression and moved out well.
2nd: 1393 WILLIAMS, Mrs Jenny & TOUBLIC, Mrs Daisy & TOUBLIC Cobhay Dashing Dandelion Jw - Another lovely dog but for me carrying too much weight which made him roll on the move. Again balanced fore and after with a lovely head and expression. 
3rd: 1379 TOPLISS, Mrs T E Beresford Stand N' Stare JW
Res: 1357 FITCHETT, Mrs Jo Kingsheath Sundance
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Class 591 OD (8 Entries) Abs: 3

 Superb class of exhibits
1st: 1373 TOLLADAY, Mrs S & TOLLADAY, Mr Gilbert Sh Ch Chanangel Yorkshire Ale With Bethersden Jw - A dog I have previously awarded a Group 2 and my opinion of him has not changed. He fits the standard to a tee in my opinion. He has a beautiful head and expression, with a good length well muscled neck, leading into well laid sloping shoulders elbows nicely in to the body. Well sprung ribs with a correct length to body. Well muscled rear quarters which he uses to advantage on the move. Still only a young dog and I think his best is yet to come. Delighted to be able to award him a CC. 
2nd: 1374 TOPLISS, Mrs T E Sh Ch Sandylands Stand N Deliver - Overall a slightly bigger build on this boy but he is balanced all through and I am sure will continue to do well as a veteran. Similar attributes to the winner gaining him the RCC.
3rd: 1364 ROWLINSON, Mrs Edwina Meltarose Midshipman
Res: 1360 GLEDHILL, Mrs Jane Greg De Les Tres Llacunes (imp Esp)
VHC: 1391 WHITWORTH, Mrs Judi Kingsheath Moon Dancer At Freworth

Class 592 VB (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1359 HYDON, Mrs M Ir Sh Ch Clentonian Pandemonium Jw Shcex Osw Vw - At 9 years old this bitch belies her years and can still move with plenty of enthusiasm.  Balanced with good body proportions, shown in lovely coat and condition. Best Veteran.
2nd: 1392 WILLIAMS, Mrs Jenny & TOUBLIC, Mrs Daisy & TOUBLIC Cobhay Fancy Phlox - Pleasant enough head on this 8 year old but I could not forgive her eyes. She is well put together and moves out nicely.
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Class 593 MPB (1 Entries) Abs: 1

Class 594 PB (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1387 WALKER, Mrs W M & WALKER, Mr SP & BELLAMY, Miss A Moontorn Dare To Dream With Dexbenella - Loved this 10 month old young lady and I am sure she will have a bright future. Balanced throughout with a lovely head, eye and expression, strongly constructed without being coarse. Loved her attitude and active movement. Handled well.  Best Puppy In Breed.
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Class 595 JB (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1351 CALVERT, Mr M & CALVERT, Mrs N Calvdale Lizzie Stark - Another well balanced young lady, compact build, super outline with a lovely head and eye. Another with a bright future unlucky to meet her kennel mate in the challenge for the RCC.
2nd: 1366 SAVELL, Ms Christine Petranella Strike A Pose - Another nice bitch just for me slightly longer cast than the winner. But lots to like about her.
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Class 596 YB (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1350 CALVERT, Mr M & CALVERT, Mrs N Elazlan Elle For Leather - This young lady stands over herself creating a super profile. With a lovely head, eye and expression. stands on good legs and feet. When a dog is balanced everything else just fits together seamlessly. Exuberant personality and movement. Pleased to award her the RCC in good company.
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Class 597 NB (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1366 SAVELL, Ms Christine Petranella Strike A Pose
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Class 598 PGB (5 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 1384 TURVEY, Miss Thalia & MURRAY, Mrs Julie Meonstoke Wild Cherry At Harvancourt - Lovely head and eye on this well balanced bitch. Again good legs and correct feet. Shown in lovely coat and condition. Moved well.
2nd: 1372 TAUBMAN, Mrs K C Meonstoke Wild Thyme Ir Jch - Slightly longer cast than my winner and heavier in head than I like. Soundly put together, moved well.
3rd: 1356 DE CARTERET, Miss D G Dexbenella Believin Dreams At Derrindee
Res: 1394 WILSON, Miss Zoe Calvdale Padlurowncanoe At Zawspring
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Class 599 LB (4 Entries) Abs: 1 

Difficult class
1st: 1369 STROVER, Mrs Philippa Seaspring Windcatcher At Chipewyan - Pleasant head and eye and she is balanced. Moved well.
2nd: 1378 TOPLISS, Mrs T E Beresford Stand On Ceremony JW - Slightly steeper in shoulder than the winner.
3rd: 1365 SAVELL, Ms Christine Petranella Tipping The Wink JW
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Class 600 OB (6 Entries) Abs: 0 

Strong class and it was a case of splitting hairs.

1st: 1354 CASEY, Mr E & JAYES, Mrs E Sh Ch Sandylands Send The Roses - Compact, balanced and symmetrically built. I loved her overall balance nothing overdone, everything flowed seamlessly from her neck through her well laid shoulder, topline and tailset.  She is well off for bone with straight forelegs, compact well rounded feet. Strong and active mover which won her the CC & ultimately BOB.
2nd: 1349 CALVERT, Mr M & CALVERT, Mrs N Sh Ch Calvdale Flutter JW - So unlucky to meet the winner and very close up. Again balanced with a lovely head and eye. Moved and shown to advantage.
3rd: 1355 CORBETT, Mrs Ann Sh Ch Trimere Time Fly's
Res: 1358 HAVARD, Miss Lynda & HAVARD, Mrs Pamela & CORBETT, Annavah Ablaze
VHC: 1371 TAUBMAN, Mrs K C Meltarose Madeleine At Meonstoke