Ashton-in-Makerfield Canine Society
Sunday 2nd March 2025
Judge: Mrs Denyse Whitehead (Foxriever)
| Best Of Breed | Afonbach Syrax JW | Adshead |
| Reserve Best Of Breed | Sh Ch Afonbach Winter Is Coming JW ShCEx OSW VW | Adshead |
| Best Puppy | Sawbridge Cairdeas | How & Farley |
Puppy Dog or Bitch (4 entries)
| 1st | How & Farley SAWBRIDGE CAIRDEAS Lovely 7-month-old baby, very balanced all through and at just the correct stage of development. Correct head, good ear and eye. Good reach of neck already exhibiting strength. Strong, fit body for age. Coat plentiful with good feathering. Excelled on the move. BP |
| 2nd | Copeland & Knowles EUSANIT OH ECK At 9-months this bitch is slightly more mature than puppy winner however I didn't think she had quite the strength of hock today, this will come with time. She is very balanced with super head on a strong neck, good front with well laid shoulders and nice fore chest. In good body and coat. Moved ok. |
| 3rd | Hall BRIZTOLLIE MAMMA MIA |
| Res | How & Farley SAWBRIDGE CAPALL COILLE |
Special Yearling Dog or Bitch (3 entries, 3 absent)
Limit Dog or Bitch (6 entries, 2 absent)
| 1st | Adshead AFONBACH SYRAX JW Loved this two-year-old bitch, she really took my eye. This was all explained after judging when I looked at the catalogue and I could see who her father is. The apple hasn't fallen far from the tree here, she is so balanced. She has a beautifully correct and feminine head. Eyes and ears are correct, well placed and of good shape. She has a strong neck leading to well set shoulders and good return of upper arm, so powerful. Well ribbed with short loin, strength through her back and a super rear with good strong first and second thigh. Moved well with purpose and stride. Pleased to award her BOB |
| 2nd | How & Farley SAWBRIDGE LOCHBUIE Mature 3-year-old bitch and mother to my puppy winner. Much the same comments apply as my winner, lots to like. Moved well. Today I just preferred the strength and particularly rear angulation of my winner. |
| 3rd | Brand COEDHELYG JINGLE ALL THE WAY |
| Res | Copeland & Knowles EUSANIT IT'LL BE REET AT MENSTONIA |
Open Dog or Bitch (4 entries, 1 absent)
| 1st | Adshead SH CH AFONBACH WINTER IS COMING JW SHCEX OSW VW I have followed the career of this super 7-year-old boy and been a long-time admirer. He has a super masculine head, beautiful attentive face. Good eyes and ears, neck is strong and a good length. Super front with strong well-laid shoulders and strong upper arm of corresponding length. Strong body and very well put together rear with good bend to stifle and strong first and second thigh. Great coat. Move out well today with purpose and good stride, no signs of slowing down. Pleased to award him RBOB |
| 2nd | Gough CRETSHENGAN KITCHI LAKE (AI) Another lovely male at 4-years. Unfortunate to meet my RBOB winner. Good masculine head, and super reach of neck. Many of the above comments apply, however overall, I preferred the angulation of my winner. Moved well. |
| 3rd | How & Farley HWYADEN SUNRISE RUBY AT SAWBRIDGE |
Stakes/Variety classes
AV Gundog Veteran Dog or Bitch (23 entries)
Judge: Matthew Oddie (Riowood/Ragus)
| VHC | Adshead SH CH AFONBACH WINTER IS COMING JW SHCEX OSW VW |
Adult Handling (17 - 39 years) Dog or Bitch (6 entries, 1 absent)
Judge: Matthew Oddie (Riowood/Ragus)
| 3rd | Gough CRETSHENGAN KITCHI LAKE (AI) |