East Anglian Gundog Society 2024

East Anglian Gundog Society

Friday 29th March 2024

Judge: Mrs Vicki Sharpe (Rosettia)

Best Of Breed	Raynechaser Luna Eclipse Beg Ex	West
Reserve Best Of Breed	Tollisty Shincha	Strevens

Best Puppy

Tiamaria Juniper Berry

Rice

Thank you for the invitation to judge and to all those who entered. Lots of good quality tollers. For me evidence of good muscle and fitness is imperative in a working dog and it was evident which dogs had the most active lifestyles.

Puppy Dog or Bitch (3 entries, 1 absent)

1^st	Rice TIAMARIA JUNIPER BERRY 6 months bitch with a mature coat for her age and a rich colour, good markings. Nice head with strong muzzle and correctly placed ears. Moved calmly and well schooled. BP
2^nd	Bloye-Cook GINGAFING ARLANDRIA 7 months bitch – compact with plenty of bone. Lighter coat. Was excited on the day, affecting her movement, but very friendly temperament

Junior Dog or Bitch (4 entries)

1^st	Strevens TOLLISTY SHINCHA Bitch of ideal size, good angulation all round, depth of chest and bone. Very feminine head with typical ears and super expression. Coat excellent condition with silky shine and good undercoat. On the move balanced all round, holding her topline and tail head high and proud. Love her attitude and sure she will do very well as she further matures, RBB
2^nd	Smith TOLLISTY RAUDR Dog with a very strong broad head and Jaw, strong neck. Good Angulation, Large feet, Good coat , furnished with lots of feathers. Moved well, clearly enjoying himself in the ring, held tail higher than ideal.
3^rd	Powley DANEHAVEN EXPLOITS
Res	Powley DANEHAVEN HAHA

Post Graduate Dog or Bitch (6 entries, 3 absent)

1^st	Smith TOLLISTY COULDN'T CARELESS JW Another ideal sized bitch, balanced all round, with rich coloured coat and feathers. Typical wedge shaped head with good ears, calm kind eyes and feminine. Good angulation, well bent stifles, strong front and well muscled. On the move held her topline and moved with drive and purpose, correct tail carriage.
2^nd	Andrews TOLLELKIN DREAM SPRING AT JEMMATEE A feminine bitch, balanced with good angulation, well muscled neck and deep chest. Strong head with well set ears. Coat excellent condition, Keen and alert and very happy to be in the ring moving with balance and presence.
3^rd	Strevens TOLLISTY YOU CAN'T DECLINE

Open Dog or Bitch (5 entries)

1^st	West RAYNECHASER LUNA ECLIPSE BEG EX Very well-muscled bitch, and feminine with a kind eye and expression. Good bone and angulation not overstated in any way. Straight hocks, well -laid shoulders, typical coat. On the move calm and balanced all round, holding top line at all times, with good reach and drive. very well-schooled, BOB
2^nd	Smith TIVALAKE ANYTHING GOES AT TOLLISTY JW Super bitch, compact and balanced, excellent angulation and good bone. Coat a rich colour. Feminine head with lovely oval eyes and appealing expression. Excited on the move, with a lot of drive from the strong rear giving a springy, jaunty action and following through with her tail carried well, showing how much she enjoys herself.
3^rd	Strevens SH CH TOLLELKIN CAIFE GAELACH AT TOLLISTY
Res	Fincham DANEHAVEN MACDONALDS
VHC	Rice CHAMAREL SNOWBIRD AT TIAMARIA

Stakes/Variety classes

AV Gundog Limit Dog or Bitch (no entries)

Judge: V Watkin (Valsett)

2^nd	Fincham DANEHAVEN MACDONALDS Lovely in type, head is well balanced and not over done, shoulders well laid with good front and depth of chest, good spring of rib, quarters well muscled, good bone and feet, moved out well, a nice type.