Gravesend & Medway Towns Canine Society

Sunday 12th May 2024

Judge: Carla Tanswell (Waltzaway)
Best Of BreedEusanit Pride And Joy Via Riverwatcher JWKindell & Anstead
Reserve Best Of BreedTollisty ShinchaStrevens

Best PuppyWhenova EtesianMrs W H Golding
Group 2Eusanit Pride And Joy Via Riverwatcher JWKindell & Anstead

I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge my two favourite breeds, and also to my steward Lili who kept me on the straight and narrow. It was a rather hot day so a few dogs were feeling the heat, but we had a lovely size ring which did allow dogs to show off their movement. Thank you to all exhibitors who came under me, you did make me work hard on some of my decisions!

NOVA SCOTIA DUCK TOLLER RETRIEVER Such a lovely selection to go over, all had amazing temperaments and were happy to be in the ring. This is a breed which I have followed since before it gained championship status in the UK, and one which I’m very fond of. It was nice to see exhibits of correct height today, as size is slowly creeping up which is spoiling their look. Everyone was so well schooled and I was impressed that everyone let me look at their teeth! All dogs were a credit to their owners.


Puppy Dog or Bitch (1 entry)

1stMrs W H Golding WHENOVA ETESIAN
Delightful 9 month old boy at his first show. Very nice make and shape, good head and ear carriage with a gentle expression. Nice feet, muscling up well in all the right places. A little playful on the move, but when settled he moved with strong drive. A really nice puppy with a confident personality. I will watch his progress with interest, as he matures I think he could be a contender for top awards. BP

Junior Dog or Bitch (1 entry)

1stStrevens TOLLISTY SHINCHA
Very happy 13 month old bitch. Good size, pretty feminine head with cheeky expression. Nicely balanced bitch, good bend of stifle with correct feet. Good substance, nice spring of rib, well laid back shoulders and well muscled. Moved with ease with correct reach and drive. Couldn’t be denied RBOB

Post Graduate Dog or Bitch (1 entry)

1stStrevens TOLLISTY YOU CAN'T DECLINE
Richly coloured 2 year old boy who had his silly hat on today. Lovely masculine head with cheeky expression and correct ear set, good firm topline, correct tailset, well muscled and moved well with powerful drive. He has a delightful endearing personality and obviously adores his owner. Just wasn’t quite as balanced size wise as RBOB

Open Dog or Bitch (2 entries)

1stKindell & Anstead EUSANIT PRIDE AND JOY VIA RIVERWATCHER JW
Eye catching feminine bitch of almost 2 years old. A bit excited being gone over but her flowing movement won her the class – she moves effortlessly with good reach and drive. Friendly with a really sweet expression, good head and ear carriage. Rich colour with nice coat. Good spring of rib, firm topline and correct tail set. Correct size and a really nice well balanced bitch. BOB and I was delighted to hear she went on to take G2.
2ndStrevens SH CH TOLLELKIN CAIFE GAELACH AT TOLLISTY
Slightly longer frame and taller than 1st. Nice head with lovely expression and correct ear set. Enjoying her day out with a great personality, nice mover with powerful reach and drive. Good feet, correct bend of stifle and well let down hocks. Presented in good condition, lovely firm topline and well muscled throughout. Dam to my RBOB and she’s passed so many attributes to her. This handler really does get the best out of her dogs.

Stakes/Variety classes

AV Gundog Open Dog or Bitch

Judge: Miss Carol Moore (Gadhelic)

1stKindell & Anstead EUSANIT PRIDE AND JOY VIA RIVERWATCHER JW
Eyecatching NSDTR of correct size and substance. He has a lovely wedge shaped head with a bright eye and alert expression finished off by a nicely placed ear. He has lovely confirmation throughout giving easy, ground covering movement Grp2

AV Gundog Puppy Dog or Bitch (no entries)

Judge: Miss Carol Moore (Gadhelic)

ResMrs W H Golding WHENOVA ETESIAN