Okehampton & District Canine Society
Saturday 22nd April 2023
Judge: Ruth Longbottom (Catruane)
| Best Of Breed | Melanitta Palmata JW | Ward |
| Reserve Best Of Breed | Abacot Into The Unknown JW | Hughes |
Graduate Dog or Bitch (3 entries)
| 1st | Hughes ABACOT INTO THE UNKNOWN JW A lovely head shape with correct ear set, high & erect. Good length of neck, well muscled, set on well-placed shoulders and good front assembly, deep chest and correct spring of ribs. Level top line, short back and strong well muscled loin, balanced throughout. Super coat, powerful ground covering gait, with a fabulous lashing tail. RBOB |
| 2nd | Phelps REDFOXTOR BLYSTRA BAY Clean cut skull, Forelegs straight and strong, shoulders well laid back, deep chested, ribs well sprung. Short back, super double coat, heavily feathered tail, jaunty movement with good reach of forelegs and strong rear drive. |
| 3rd | Palfrey EUSANIT WILD ATLANTIC WAY |
Open Dog or Bitch (3 entries)
| 1st | Ward MELANITTA PALMATA JW Classic head proportions correct almond shaped eyes and ears set high & of triangular shape. Good length of neck into well laid shoulders. Straight front, deep chested body. Good top line, strong over the loin, super rear angulation. Covered the ground well, with a powerful jaunty stride. Really stood out here today. Presented in top condition. Well deserved Best of Breed. |
| 2nd | Hughes EUSANIT GEM STONE AT ABACOT Sweetest of heads with correct almond eye shape and neat well set ears. Strong well muscled neck, good bone throughout, good lay of shoulder, straight front, well sprung ribs. Stifles well bent, hocks well let down moved out well. |
| 3rd | Hipkiss AFONBACH FIRST SIGN O' SPRING AT DELTANDAMBA JW |
Stakes/Variety classes
Reserve Best of Breed Gundog Group Dog or Bitch (6 entries)
| 1st | Hughes ABACOT INTO THE UNKNOWN JW |