Ilfracombe & District Canine Society
Saturday 8th February 2025
Judge: Carol Bailey (Gwithian)
| Best Of Breed | Melanitta Palmata JW | Ward |
| Reserve Best Of Breed | Sh Ch Eusanit Gem Stone At Abacot | Hughes |
| Best Puppy | Rosettia Amber Queen Of Valsannra | Mrs J M Vaughan & Mrs T V Crosby |
Special Yearling Dog or Bitch (5 entries)
| 1st | Gazey SKYSARIA WILDFIRE SPIRIT 17monthold male. Liked his compact outline and size. Shown in good coat with ample feathering. Typical wedge shape to head with moderate stop, ear set correct, and eyes showed friendly expression. Nicely constructed with good depth to chest, spring of rib, nice width to hindquarters and strong hocks. Moved well with drive |
| 2nd | Hunter SERENTAN CASTOR 22monthold male Nicely constructed both front and rear, with good bone and muscle tone. Straight front and round compact feet. Nice head and expression. Moved ok. |
| 3rd | Vaughan & Crosby ROSETTIA AMBER QUEEN OF VALSANNRA (BPIB) Sweet puppy bitch of seven months. Reared well, showing potential and handled nicely. Liked her head and overall construction. Presented in good coat with ample feathering for her age. Moved steady |
| Res | Hughes ABACOT HEART OF THE OCEAN |
| VHC | Pate & Lodge DANEHAVEN HACKETT |
Post Graduate Dog or Bitch (2 entries)
| 1st | Hughes ABACOT INTO THE UNKNOWN JW Nicely constructed male, compact in outline, shown in good overall coat and condition. Clean neck fitted neatly into his shoulders. Good bend to stifle and strong hocks. Liked his head, with correct shape and colour to eyes. Moved well holding head correctly |
| 2nd | Pate & Lodge DANEHAVEN HACKETT Placed 5th in SY. More settled in this class. Handled well. Liked his head and is maturing along nicely in body. In between coats. Moved better in this class |
Open Dog or Bitch (6 entries, 1 absent)
| 1st | Ward MELANITTA PALMATA JW (BOB) Liked this male, compact outline with a level topline which he held on the move. Nicely angulated fore and aft. Well off for bone and muscle tone. Good depth to chest, ribs well sprung, good turn of stifle and neat hocks. In lovely coat and condition with ample feathering. Tail set on correctly and well feathered. Liked his head and expression. Moved well with drive and good footfall. |
| 2nd | Hughes SH CH EUSANIT GEM STONE AT ABACOT (RBOB) Feminine in head and body. Lovely in outline and constructed soundly. Clean neck of medium length, fitting neatly into well laidback shoulders. Good depth of chest and well sprung ribs. Straight forelegs led down to round tight feet. Shown in good coat and ample feathering. Moved well holding tail correctly. |
| 3rd | Phelps REDFOXTOR BLYSTRA BAY |
| Res | Vaughan KATIMBA MALVASIA OF VALSANNRA |
| VHC | Palfrey EUSANIT WILD ATLANTIC WAY |
Stakes/Variety classes
AV Gundog Veteran Dog or Bitch (11 entries, 4 absent)
Judge: Carol Bailey (Gwithian)
| 3rd | Hughes SH CH EUSANIT GEM STONE AT ABACOT |