Yorkshire Gundog Club

Sunday 26th February 2023

Judge: Mr James Newton (Patamoke)


Best Of BreedAfonbach Winter Is Coming JWAdshead
Reserve Best Of BreedMelanitta Sinamay JWBurgess

Best PuppyAfonbach SyraxAdshead


Junior Dog or Bitch (5 entries, 2 absent)

I liked all 3 in this class for different reasons, it will be interesting to see how they develop with time.

1stAdshead AFONBACH SYRAX
This young lady has personality plus! Really liked her size and strength in bone for age. Very pretty head with a kind expression, aided by high set ears. Excellent shoulder and upper arm with some forechest. At this stage I would prefer slightly more leg but she has time on her side. Plenty of body for one so young with a level topline. Correctly angled croup with corresponding rear angles and short hocks. Once settled, she displayed a jaunty action from all angles. BP, congratulations!
2ndWarren AFONBACH DREAMFYRE AT SHORROCKS
Litter sister to 1. Slightly more compact and up on her leg than 1 but would prefer a shade more strength in bone. Ultra feminine head with correct shape to skull and muzzle. Well laid shoulder and good upper arm. Plenty of body for her age with a strong topline. Balanced rear angulation. Sound from all angles, displaying breed-typical carriage on the go-round.
3rdBurgess REDMANHEY'S COMTE DE LA FERE

Open Dog or Bitch (7 entries, 3 absent)

1stAdshead AFONBACH WINTER IS COMING JW
One I've done well before, this dog really was on form today. He is unmistakably male. Possessing strength in head while retaining the desired tapering through the muzzle. Well shaped eye and correctly set ears create a friendly expression. Excellent forehand with strong bone. Level topline with a strong loin. Decent rear angles with correct set and carried tail. Powerful mover who makes his presence felt on the go around with true front/rear action. BOB, congratulations!
2ndBurgess MELANITTA SINAMAY JW
A top size bitch with pleasing proportions, an easy shape and ample bone. Her head is clean, showing desired width over the skull with correct tapering to muzzle. Excellent balance of front and rear angulation with a well-developed middle piece. Strong topline with correct length/angle to croup and width over the pelvis. Covers the ground well with a spring in her step from the side and sound going/coming. RBOB, congratulations!
3rdBrand COEDHELYG JINGLE ALL THE WAY
ResGrant-Shaw COEDHELYG IT'S COLD OUTSIDE

Stakes/Variety classes


AV Veteran Stakes Dog or Bitch (7 entries)

Judge: Miss Nicola Spencer (Bannonbrig)

ResAdshead SH CH DANEHAVEN VERMILION FOR AFONBACH SHCM VW

AV Minor Puppy Stakes Dog or Bitch (12 entries, 6 absent)

Judge: Miss Nicola Spencer (Bannonbrig)

1stBurgess REDMANHEY'S COMTE DE LA FERE
VHCAdshead AFONBACH SYRAX

AV Puppy Stakes Dog or Bitch (19 entries)

Judge: Miss Nicola Spencer (Bannonbrig)

VHCWarren AFONBACH DREAMFYRE AT SHORROCKS

AV Open Stakes Dog or Bitch (16 entries, 8 absent)

Judge: Miss Nicola Spencer (Bannonbrig)

VHCBurgess MELANITTA SINAMAY JW