Hitchin & District Canine Society
Sunday 21st April 2024
Judge: Sophy Pashley
| Best Of Breed | Ch Tollelkin Caife Americano SGWC ShCEx | Elkin |
| Reserve Best Of Breed | Raynechaser Luna Eclipse Beg Ex | West |
| Best Puppy | Gingafing Best Of You | Tester |
| Group 4 | Ch Tollelkin Caife Americano SGWC ShCEx | Elkin |
Puppy Dog or Bitch (2 entries)
| 1st | Tester GINGAFING BEST OF YOU Almost 8 month old bitch in good coat. Lovely head and expression. Neck well set on leading to good lay of shoulder. Nice straight front and neat feet. Deep brisket and moderate tuck up. Level topline. Tail well set on with a hint of a white tip. Moved ok. BP. |
| 2nd | Brittan RIVERMASTER'S AURORA 6 month and 1 week old sweet bitch. Nice head with sweet expression. Good bone and neat feet. Deep brisket leading to short loin. Good rear angulation with hocks well let down. Tail well set on. In good coat. Clearly enjoying her day out. Rather unsettled on the move in this class, but settled nicely and moved better in Junior. |
Junior Dog or Bitch (3 entries)
| 1st | Smith TOLLISTY RAUDR Almost 13 month old dog. Nice wedge shaped head with ears well set on. Eyes blending with coat colour. Medium length neck leading to good layback of shoulder. Tight feet. Good coat with excellent furnishings and well feathered tailed. Held his topline and moved ok. Won this class on his maturity. |
| 2nd | Brittan RIVERMASTER'S AURORA |
| 3rd | Tester GINGAFING GO YOUR OWN WAY |
Post Graduate Dog or Bitch (6 entries, 1 absent)
| 1st | Smith TOLLISTY COULDN'T CARELESS JW Nicely handled 2 years and 8 month bitch. Good head with slightly rounded skull, eyes set well apart and ears well set on. Sweet, friendly expression. Nice angles both fore and aft. Strong loin. Hocks well let down. Good feet. Held her topline on the move, moved ok. Needs time to mature. |
| 2nd | Salmon ACADIABYRNE TIBETAN CORAL 3 year old dog. Nice head, ear set and expression. Medium length neck leading to strong back and loin. Tail well set on, reaching to hocks. Hocks well let down. In good coat and condition. Would like a tad more depth of chest, but may develop as he continues to mature. Moved ok. |
| 3rd | Tester GINGAFING FORGET ME NOT |
| Res | Strevens TOLLISTY SHINCHA |
| VHC | Smith TOLLISTY RAUDR |
Open Dog (4 entries)
| 1st | Elkin CH TOLLELKIN CAIFE AMERICANO SGWC SHCEX Handsome almost 5 year old dog. Presents a balanced picture with level topline both standing and on the move. Masculine head with kind expression. Strong neck and good forechest. Excellent angulation both fore and aft. Well-muscled. Strong tail. Would prefer a tad less height. Moved with drive and ease. Pleased to award him BOB and see him go on to take Gundog Group 4. |
| 2nd | Elkin TOLLELKIN DREAM HARBOUR JW 3 year old dog. Wedge shaped head with eyes set well apart and blending with coat colour. Would prefer slightly more length of muzzle. Nice angles fore and aft. Good depth of forechest. Neat feet. Nicely muscled with good depth of thigh. Good rich red coat. Beautiful feathering on his neck and tail. Moved true and stood square with a strong level topline. |
| 3rd | Strevens TOLLISTY YOU CAN'T DECLINE |
| Res | Ryder ARTHUNDUR DREAM COME TRUE |
Open Bitch (4 entries)
| 1st | West RAYNECHASER LUNA ECLIPSE BEG EX Almost 5 year old bitch. In good coat. Nice head and expression with good ear set. Front strong and straight with neat feet. Good forechest. Lovely angulation both fore and aft. Tail well set on and of good length. Hocks well let down. Level topline both standing and on the move. Won this class on her easy, free flowing movement. RBOB. |
| 2nd | Tester GINGAFING CARELESS WHISPER 7 year old bitch. Nicely made with the sweetest of expressions. Slightly smaller than 1. Presents a balanced picture. Nice forechest and depth of brisket. Short backed with moderate tuck up. Hocks well let down. Neat feet. Tail well set on and of good length. Level topline when stood to advantage. Moved well. |
| 3rd | Smith TIVALAKE ANYTHING GOES AT TOLLISTY JW |
| Res | Strevens SH CH TOLLELKIN CAIFE GAELACH AT TOLLISTY |
Stakes/Variety classes
AV Gundog Post Graduate Dog or Bitch (11 entries)
Judge: Daniela Pinto Tranquada (Castahno)
| 2nd | Salmon ACADIABYRNE TIBETAN CORAL very smart & together, put in a strong performance & made his present felt, good head properties, good bone for size, level topline, correct rear angles, moved & handled well. Stood out |
AV Gundog Veteran Dog or Bitch (17 entries)
Judge: Daniela Pinto Tranquada (Castahno)
| 3rd | Elkin TOLLELKIN WATER DANCER |
Group
Judge: Daniela Pinto Tranquada (Castahno)
| 4 | Elkin CH TOLLELKIN CAIFE AMERICANO SGWC SHCEX handsome quality boy appeals to me from all angles, so very well turned out, in lovely coat & body condition, beaten by the girls today |