Swindon & District Canine Society

Saturday 2nd March 2013

Judge: Mr Nick Burchell (Tivalake)


Best Of BreedErikachen AonghusBaker
Reserve Best Of BreedDecoymans Piper Iceberg Of StonebeechDavies


To have such a high standard of dogs to judge was both a pleasure and a challenge. My thanks to all exhibitors for the presentation of their dogs. All classes provided me with quality well presented dogs of a quality that their owners should be proud of, fit for function is so important as our breed evolves.


Post Graduate Dog or Bitch (5 entries, 1 absent)

1stBaker ERIKACHEN AONGHUS
. A medium sized well balanced dog, very well muscled and in top condition. Masculine, well balanced, wedge shaped head with good width of skull and correct ear set. Well boned, straight front columns with good tight feet, well sprung ribs of good depth. Level top line, moved out well with drive and confidence, a pleasing balanced picture. His overall presence won him BOB
2ndRice FOXDOWN BRODEUR AT TOLLERICE RL3
3rdCox DECOYMANS PIPER DREAMTIME IN ICESTORM RL2
ResTrickett TOLLPEPPER TARTU

Junior Dog or Bitch (2 entries)

1stAndrews ERIKACHEN CAOIMHIN FOR AFTONMARSH
A medium sized 18 month old dog in very good condition and maturing nicely. Good breadth of skull and balanced wedge shaped head with well placed ears, eyes beginning to blend with coat. Correct lay of shoulder and nice tight feet, moved out with confidence and drive maintaining a level topline. Presented in good coat
2ndRice TOLLERICE AIVAZOFF NOV EX RL3-EX

Open Dog or Bitch (4 entries, 2 absent)

1stDavies DECOYMANS PIPER ICEBERG OF STONEBEECH
A substantial, powerful dog of 12 years, who defied his age. Good sized well balanced head, proportionate to his overall picture. Well placed ears and kind expression. Good front and rear angulation carrying good bone. Drove out well and with confidence and presented in top condition RBOB.
2ndAndrews ERIKACHEN RUARI FOR AFTONMARSH