Birmingham National
Friday 5th May 2017
Judge: Mrs Tina Westwood (Eusanit/Tollyhimmel)
| Best Of Breed | Multi Ch Riverwatcher Atka | Anstead |
| Dog CC | Multi Ch Riverwatcher Atka | Anstead |
| Reserve Dog CC | Melanitta Carelinus | Dee |
| Bitch CC | Alliance De La Vie Rabbit Racer Of Katimba (Imp Nld) | Savory |
| Reserve Bitch CC | Corlitgold Malila Of Croftwell RL2-Ex | Savory & Moult |
| Best Puppy | Wakaduze Zigi | Hunt |
| Best Veteran | Corlitgold Malila Of Croftwell RL2-Ex | Savory & Moult |
Minor Puppy Dog (2 entries)
| 1st | Fielder SCHINDOW JUNIOR COWBOY WITH CRETSHENGAN Just 6 months, Confident and moved relaxed around the ring. Good angles throughout and layback of shoulder, carried level top line on the move as well as stood, will have a good career ahead of him. |
| 2nd | Glaister SCHINDOW FAITHFUL ONE Not as sure as the litter brother. Again another youngster with a lot of promise. Has all the correct angles and level top line. |
Puppy Dog (3 entries)
| 1st | Collins & Powley DANEHAVEN KOVIK Quite a strong puppy, hope he does not grow on anymore. Moved well. In full coat. Wedge shaped head strong neck. |
| 2nd | Fielder SCHINDOW JUNIOR COWBOY WITH CRETSHENGAN As above, looked very much a baby against the winner. |
| 3rd | Glaister SCHINDOW FAITHFUL ONE |
Junior Dog (3 entries, 1 absent)
| 1st | Collins & Powley DANEHAVEN KOVIK |
| 2nd | Langford TOLLERHOLME JACK IN A BOX Compact in body. Deep chest. Correct turn of stifle. Good bone. Free sound mover. |
Yearling Dog (2 entries)
| 1st | Langford TOLLERHOLME JACK IN A BOX |
| 2nd | Fuard TOLLELKIN BAY OF ICE In good coat, enough white in correct places, would prefer a straighter front. Moved ok. |
Novice Dog (2 entries)
| 1st | Dee MELANITTA CARELINUS Muscled throughout. Strong loin and second thigh, well bodied, plenty of heart room, maintained correct foot fall, towards and away, Masculine expression correct eye shape and colour, nice wedge to head. Good length of neck well laid back into shoulder. RCC |
| 2nd | Fuard TOLLELKIN BAY OF ICE |
Graduate Dog (2 entries)
| 1st | Dee MELANITTA CARELINUS |
| 2nd | Fuard TOLLELKIN BAY OF ICE |
Post Graduate Dog (1 entry)
| 1st | Morgan ERIKACHEN O'RUADH FOR DELTANDAMBA JW SHCM Good head type, alert, strong neck, top line needs to settle, but moved with an excellent action and holds a deep coat colour. |
Limit Dog (8 entries)
| 1st | Davies KATMISTSKY'S SOUL DREAM RL5 Medium sized eyes, well dropped and used ears. Clean neck flowing into shoulders. Correctly shaped forequarters substance to ribbed body with depth to chest and brisket, with elbows in on straight boned legs, pasterns. |
| 2nd | Powley CHRILIKAS DUKE OF DANEHAVEN (IMP NOR) In good coat, nice size with enough bone. tight feet. moved well in front and rear. depth of chest giving plenty heart room. |
| 3rd | Wakely RIVERWATCHER KAVIKSUK |
| Res | Strevens ERIKACHEN CONAIRE AT TOLLISTY JW SHCM |
| VHC | Woollerton CAMUSMOR CHILI PEPPER AT CULMGILLIE |
Open Dog (5 entries)
| 1st | Anstead MULTI CH RIVERWATCHER ATKA Very nice breed type, full of quality. Good masculine head without coarseness, good neck & front assembly, nice bone, good legs & feet, good body, well ribbed, strong loin, good quarters, tail correct set. Went well both ways & in profile. Shown in good coat & condition. CC & BOB |
| 2nd | Wright ERIKACHEN DAITHI OF WRIGHTPAW JW SHCM Very nice type, good head & eye, nice clean neck, good shoulders, nice bone, legs & feet, good body & outline, well ribbed back, good quarters, moved well both ways & in profile. Considered in challenge. |
| 3rd | Wakely RIVERWATCHER NUKILIK |
| Res | Davies KATMISTSKY'S SOUL DREAM RL5 |
| VHC | Palfrey FOXDOWN BERTIE ALLSORTS SHCM |
Veteran Dog (2 entries)
| 1st | Powley DANEHAVEN SEVERN This boy moved out well, carrying a little extra pounds. Still in good shape for age. Enjoying his day. |
| 2nd | Ward FLUSHPOINT WHATA ARISTOCRAT AT MELANITTA (IMP SWE) Slighter built than 1 and not the balance of winner. |
Minor Puppy Bitch (2 entries)
| 1st | Hunt WAKADUZE ZIGI Another confident puppy. Moved well for one so young. Nice shape, good bone on tight feet. BP |
| 2nd | Wallwork SCHINDOW LIVING DOLL Just not the confidence of winner, has a lot to offer, look forward to watching her develop. |
Puppy Bitch (2 entries)
| 1st | Hunt WAKADUZE ZIGI |
| 2nd | Wallwork SCHINDOW LIVING DOLL |
Junior Bitch (3 entries)
| 1st | Nottingham TOLLERHOLME JOVIALITY Really nice bitch, compact with good length in legs, very nice head with excellent expression, good ear set, like her movement and tail carriage. |
| 2nd | McAuliffe TIVALAKE TEMPTATION Nice size, head a bit narrow in skull, sufficient angulation in front and rear, very nice colour and coat texture. |
| 3rd | Tester GINGAFING LET'S GO CRAZY |
Yearling Bitch (3 entries)
| 1st | Nottingham TOLLERHOLME JOVIALITY |
| 2nd | Elkin TOLLELKIN WATER DANCER Mature young bitch, well grown with good bone and feet, pleasing head and good expression, coat and colour good, moved really well. |
| 3rd | McAuliffe TIVALAKE TEMPTATION |
Novice Bitch (2 entries, 1 absent)
| 1st | Elkin TOLLELKIN WATER DANCER |
Graduate Bitch (2 entries, 1 absent)
| 1st | Elkin TOLLELKIN WATER DANCER |
Post Graduate Bitch (2 entries)
| 1st | Newson TIVALAKE MORE THAN WISHES Correct outline and free sound movement. In good coat and condition. |
| 2nd | Ward MELANITTA HEALSTETHER Sweet bitch, Strong quarters, moved well in profile, gave handler a hard time. |
Limit Bitch (5 entries)
| 1st | Collins & Powley DANEHAVEN DETROYES 5yr moved well, out of coat, carried level top line on move, good head dark eye, Well-muscled throughout. |
| 2nd | Morgan REDAURORA COMET'S CHRISTMAS OF DELTANDAMBA Carrying a little too much weight loaded on shoulder. Well angulated. Moved ok. |
| 3rd | Hunt WAKADUZE WAKASKA |
| Res | Johnson SEAHAVEN'S GLORIANA |
| VHC | Attwater TOLLERICE BRIGLEY |
Open Bitch (7 entries)
| 1st | Savory ALLIANCE DE LA VIE RABBIT RACER OF KATIMBA (IMP NLD) This Lady stood away in this class, She floated around the ring, Good depth to chest and well sprung rib. Correct angulation front and rear, maintaining level top line on the move as well as stood. CC Reserve best of Breed. |
| 2nd | Anstead RIVERWATCHER PIKPAKTUK JW Slightly taller bitch, but in-proportion. Well-marked, moved well driving from behind. Adequate upper arm and lay back of shoulder, strong loin. |
| 3rd | Adshead DANEHAVEN VERMILION FOR AFONBACH |
| Res | Ward FLUSHPOINT WHATA ACCIDENT FOR MELANITTA (IMP SWE) |
| VHC | Black SEAHAVEN PARISH BELL |
Veteran Bitch (4 entries)
| 1st | Savory & Moult CORLITGOLD MALILA OF CROFTWELL RL2-EX This lady certainly did not look or move as a ten year old. She was at one with her young handler, they were a team and nearly took top honours. Construction correct throughout. In full coat. RCC & Best Veteran. |
| 2nd | Powley DANEHAVEN RED ROCK Pleasing type, good head & expression, nice ribbing, good quarters. |
| 3rd | Anstead RIVERWATCHER IKKUMA |
| Res | Ward FLUSHPOINT WHATA ACCIDENT FOR MELANITTA (IMP SWE) |
Stakes/Variety classes
AV Gundog Good Citizen Dog Scheme Dog or Bitch (51 entries, 25 absent)
Judge: Mr Lee Cox (Vanitonia)
| 2nd | Strevens SH CH ERIKACHEN CONAIRE AT TOLLISTY JW |
Higham Press/dog.biz Post Graduate Stakes Dog or Bitch (34 entries, 20 absent)
Judge: Mr Tom Mather
| Res | Morgan ERIKACHEN O'RUADH FOR DELTANDAMBA JW SHCM |