Chippenham & District Canine Society 2012

Chippenham & District Canine Society

Sunday 1st April 2012

Judge: Mrs Rachel Bradley (Ruddyduck)

Best Of Breed	Erikachen Aonghus	Baker
Reserve Best Of Breed	Decoymans Piper Iceberg Of Stonebeech	Davies

Best Puppy	Erikachen Caoimhin For Aftonmarsh	Andrews
Puppy Group 3	Erikachen Caoimhin For Aftonmarsh	Andrews
Group 3	Erikachen Aonghus	Baker

A good entry in both quantity and quality - the 2nd largest today. Generally side movement was good, however, rear movement was disappointing, although the uneven surface made a straight line difficult. A lot of exhibits were standing splayed at the back - handlers need to watch this when stacking. Very pleased to see my BOB and BP go on to take Group 3 and Puppy Group 3

Junior Dog or Bitch (6 entries, 1 absent)

1^st	Andrews ERIKACHEN CAOIMHIN FOR AFTONMARSH 6 month old dog. Well constructed pup with good return of upper arm and a good chest. Well marked with a wedge shaped head and well set ears. Eye needs to darken. Could move with more purpose. BP, PG3.
2^nd	Titovets MULTI CH DELONGSTAR DIAMOND DREAM RL6-EX 11 month old dog. Good angulation, however, longer in loin and tends to stand splayed at the rear - need to watch this as spoils an otherwise lovely outline when stacked. Eye also needs to darken, ears larger and set lower than the winner. Well handled and most purposeful mover in class.
3^rd	Gibson ERIKACHEN NIAMH DEARG 6 month old bitch. Longer in loin but with good return of upper arm. Wedge shaped head and feminine expression. Well bodied but needs to grow on.

Graduate Dog or Bitch (4 entries)

1^st	Baker ERIKACHEN AONGHUS 2 year old dog. Well constructed with excellent angulation and strong loin of correct length, moved effortlessly and with purpose. Well muscled and built to work. Gorgeous rich coat colour with a melting expression. Super dog! BOB, G3.
2^nd	Hipkiss REDAURORA COMET'S CHRISTMAS OF DELTANDAMBA . 1 year old bitch. Good angulation, width of chest and muscle tone. Lovely balanced mover but lacks sparkle. Wedge shaped, feminine head.
3^rd	Trickett TOLLPEPPER TARTU AW(S) 2 year old bitch. Stands square, although a little long for balance, with good parallel rear pasterns. Moved true but tail carriage over curly. Dark pigmentation with sweet expression

Open Dog or Bitch (7 entries)

1^st	Davies DECOYMANS PIPER ICEBERG OF STONEBEECH 11 year old dog. A taller dog but amazing movement, still sound, fit and very well muscled - he was not carrying a spare ounce and still looks as though he could work all day. Dark pigment and deep red coat colour, larger skull but in keeping with size, nice soft expression although 1 folded ear. Good straight front but a little wide behind, Belies his age. RBOB.
2^nd	Stobbart & Stobbart CAMUSMOR WHATADREAM SHCM 6 year old dog. Lighter built than winner but another amazing mover - literally splitting hairs between them today. Lovely wedge shaped head with well set ears. Another stunner.
3^rd	Gibson SH CH ERIKACHEN AOIFE DEARG 2 year bitch. Lovely effortless movement, feminine head but still with the slight wedge, correct blend eye to coat colour, lovely straight front and nice layback of shoulder but needs more return of upper arm

Stakes/Variety classes

AV Gundog Veteran Dog or Bitch (4 entries)

Judge: Miss Claire Prangle (Heathclare)

2^nd	Davies DECOYMANS PIPER ICEBERG OF STONEBEECH