Birmingham National

Friday 6th May 2005

Judge: Mrs Barbara Hargreaves (Ghyllbeck)
Best Of BreedNarod The Impossible DreamHarding & Whitehill

Best DogNarod The Impossible DreamHarding & Whitehill
Reserve Best DogQuoygard The Power Of DreamsHarding & Whitehill
Best BitchPaludic Yuletime PreserveSanford
Reserve Best BitchDecoymans Fire Princess Of CorlitgoldWiddowson
Best PuppyDecoymans Fire Princess Of CorlitgoldWiddowson

I thank the exhibitors for their entries. Pity about the late start. Pleased to be able to send the BOB and BP forward for the Group judging albeit with little time to spare. Pleased with my winners. There is still a variation of type. Some too fine and I would like to see more of the brisk movement that the standard calls for. My BOB was the dog whom I have given this award to previously. Although I looked for a challenger to him it was not meant to be. A super example of the breed, correct in all departments. Moves with the brisk 'look at me' gait. Looked good in the big ring. Well done. The BP was the bitch who was also RBB.


Puppy Dog (2 entries)

1stStacey & Copeland NEWFANOVA ELYSIUM OF AVONWHARFE
A typy youngster hope he doesn't grow anymore. Good condition, well handled.
2ndBurchell BEAUSJOUR FIRST 'N FOREMOST
His front let him down. Good type with good head and expression.

Junior Dog (1 entry)

1stSomerset REEDRUNNER FIREWATER
A little apprehensive but correct type, size and moved ok.

Post Graduate Dog (4 entries)

1stHarding & Whitehill QUOYGARD THE POWER OF DREAMS
Son of BOB. Good type full of breed type. Moved briskly. Correct all round. Still needs time RBD.
2ndPowley DANEHAVEN MACKENZIE
Feet could be better. Still lots to like moved ok.
3rdBurchell PALUDIC PLEASURE TRIP
ResStrevens AQUACADIAN FLIN THE RED

Open Dog (4 entries)

1stHarding & Whitehill NAROD THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM
Still the one to beat. A good Toller from any angle. Love his brisk correct movement. BOB.
2ndStacey & Copeland NEWFANOVA NORDIC XANADU OF AVONWHARFE
Head a little fine. Good type and size. Moved correctly.
3rdSanford PALUDIC EXTRA PLEASURE
ResRoffey NAROD JOKER JACK

Puppy Bitch (3 entries)

1stWiddowson DECOYMANS FIRE PRINCESS OF CORLITGOLD
I liked this puppy. Good breed type. Conformation correct. Not overdone. Moved well and very well handled. BP and RBB. I wish her well.
2ndSanford PALUDIC FANCY
Again a decent puppy. Good type. A little strong in bone at the moment. Should fine down with maturity. Moved well. Two good puppies.
3rdGrigg BEAUSJOUR SEVENTH HEAVEN FOR TANMARK

Junior Bitch (2 entries)

1stSanford PALUDIC YULETIME PRESERVE
First and second very similar. Moved well. Good breed points and conformation. Good jacket and condition.
2ndMacleod & Hussey CAMUSMOR TOMINTOUL
Moved well. Again good points. Finer coat and bone than winner.

Post Graduate Bitch (8 entries, 1 absent)

Mixed quality class.

1stSanford PALUDIC PLEASURE
Correct size and shape. Moved ok.
2ndWestwood FOXDOWN IN EXCESS OVER EUSANIT
Size and movement ok. Let down by coat colour on the day.
3rdParr KYMIN ZEST FOR PLEASURE
ResSomerset RUBYRON NAUGHTY BUT NICE
VHCStacey & Copeland QUOYGARD DAYDREAM BELIEVER OF AVONWHARFE

Open Bitch (7 entries, 3 absent)

1stMacleod & Hussey NEWFANOVA JEMIMA BEAR AT CAMUSMOR
On top for size but excellent breed type. Good colour and conformation. Moved well.
2ndRogers QUOYGARD SKY
Finer all round. Good type. Moved ok.
3rdSanford DECOYMANS PIPER SERENA AT PALUDIC
ResPowley JABY LAVENDER AT DANEHAVEN