National Gundog Association 2021

National Gundog Association

Sunday 1st August 2021

Judge: Mrs Rachel Bradley (Ruddyduck)

Best Of Breed

Multi Ch Macdreams Trent From Cashel Vale JW SGWC RL3 (Imp Nld)

Titovets

Dog CC	Multi Ch Macdreams Trent From Cashel Vale JW SGWC RL3 (Imp Nld)	Titovets
Reserve Dog CC	Melanitta Palmata JW	Ward
Bitch CC	Tivalake Cover Girl RL1	Burchell
Reserve Bitch CC	Melanitta Milk And Honey Avec Tollerology RL2	Yates
Best Puppy	Tollelkin Dream Harbour	Elkin
Best Veteran	Tivalake Cover Girl RL1	Burchell

I was very pleased with my entry for this, my first, CC appointment. Thank you to National Gundog Association for their hospitality and to my two stewards who kept the ring moving.

Shoulders are greatly improved, however, breeders do need to pay attention to upper arms. They should be the same length as the shoulder blade with the elbow under the withers enabling the correct forechest and movement.

It was disappointing to see a number of exhibits still carrying some extra Lockdown pounds. As a working breed Tollers should be fit with good muscle tone, enabling them to perform the function they were developed for.

Veteran Dog (5 entries, 1 absent)

1^st	Titovets MULTI CH DELONGSTAR DIAMOND DREAM RL6-EX 10 year old male of correct size. Slightly lower in leg but well angulated fore and rear with good return of upper arm and forechest. Correct wedge shaped head with a melting expression. Larger ears but well placed. Well muscled and in excellent condition enabling him to power round the ring.
2^nd	Burchell TIVALAKE JINGLE BELL ROCK SHCM RL2 Another “proper” veteran at 10.5 years. These boys really show the longevity of the breed. A larger boy scoring in front assembly although slightly over-angulated at the rear. A different head shape to my winner but still with the correct wedge shape. A kindly expression with a rounder eye. In his summer coat but another lovely mover.
3^rd	Wakely RIVERWATCHER NUKILIK A “mere” youngster at 8.5 years. A larger framed dog all over. Well angulated but showing his age on the move. A larger, heavier head losing some of that Toller expression.
Res	Rice TIAMARIA HARVEST GOLD

Puppy Dog (10 entries)

Interested to note that most of this class were from just 3 litters. They are all at different stages of development moment and it will be interesting to see them interchange places as they grow up.

1^st	Elkin TOLLELKIN DREAM HARBOUR Just 6.5 months and the most together of this promising litter. Compact male with good layback of shoulder although currently a little over bent in stifle but with some growing to do this may resolve. Pleasing head and expression with correct almond shaped eye, although these need to darken with age. Neat feet and moving well for age.
2^nd	O'Reilly TOLLELKIN DREAM LOCH Litter sibling to 1, a smaller dog and currently a little lower on the leg. Another nice head with almond shaped eye, although larger ears than his brother.
3^rd	Fielder CRETSHENGAN TORRAN LOCH (AI) Another promising prospect who was unlucky to meet 1 and 2. Good compact profile although standing a little bum high at the moment.
Res	Nevers TOLLELKIN DREAM COVE AT SHELDRAKE
VHC	Trueman CRETSHENGAN LAKE ITASCA (AI)

Junior Dog (6 entries)

1^st	Rice TOLLERICE EBERLE Just a year old, coming into his coat and maturing nicely. I especially liked his wedge shaped head with his almond shaped eyes, colour blending with coat, and his ear set. Good construction with well laid back shoulder and return of upper arm. Moving well in profile but still needs to tighten up behind.
2^nd	O'Reilly TOLLELKIN DREAM LOCH
3^rd	Copeland & Knowles EUSANIT IT'LL BE REET AT MENSTONIA Presenting a complete picture at 16 months, however, carrying too much weight which affected his movement. Well laid back shoulder but lacking in upper arm and could do with more bend of stifle.
Res	Edwards AFONBACH THE GREAT PRINCE
VHC	Smith & Gough CRETSHENGAN KITCHI LAKE (AI)

Special Beginner Dog (2 entries)

1^st	Sewell CLEGANE INFERNO TO BREAKERSWELL An honest dog just short of his 2nd birthday. Mature frame and well angulated fore and rear. Moving out well.
2^nd	Bate-Ash EUSANIT HIT THE LIGHTS On his toes and didn't settle. He wasn't dropping into himself on the move leading to a very short stride and hackney step which drew unwanted attention to his shorter upper arm. Carried his tail straight up in an inverted J rather than the correct inverted C although this may improve as he relaxes.

Novice Dog (4 entries, 1 absent)

1^st	Sewell CLEGANE INFERNO TO BREAKERSWELL
2^nd	Sevastopulo KYMIN WELSH WIZARD 2 year old male, rather straight both in front and behind and needs to settle into his movement. His expression is marred by a larger stop which will hopefully balance as his head breaks with maturity.
3^rd	Adshead AFONBACH RIVER GUARDIAN A very raw youngster at the gangly stage, will hopefully come back into his angles and movement as he matures into his growth spurt. Pleasing wedge shaped head.

Graduate Dog (4 entries)

1^st	Chapman KATIMBA TREBBIANO AT DKAI Mature deep red dog, in abundant coat. Nice to see such a glorious ruff as so many owners strip them out these days. Good layback of shoulder and rear angulation. Excelled in movement.
2^nd	Akehurst RIPPLERUSH AVERBODE A younger dog still to develop his full coat. I particularly liked his head with a good balance to his ears. Good layback of shoulder but straighter behind than the winner.
3^rd	Fincham DANEHAVEN RALPH Thoroughly enjoyed his time in the ring, a very happy mover with typical Toller attitude. A little lower on the leg.
Res	Adshead AFONBACH RIVER GUARDIAN

Post Graduate Dog (6 entries, 2 absent)

1^st	Wright CAMUSMOR CROWN ROYAL I liked this dog as a youngster and I haven't changed my mind. A cracking example who is maturing into his potential. Very well made, compact example with good angulation front and rear. Correct wedge shaped head with almond eye. Slightly larger ears but placed correctly. He would benefit from a looser lead enabling him to lower his head and drop into himself on the move.
2^nd	La Turner LAUVSTUAS THEO TOYBEE RIVER AT MATALATU (IMP NOR) A very different type to my winner. Lighter framed all over without the forechest of the winner. A little short in upper arm but moves beautifully in profile, just a little close behind.
3^rd	Sewell CLEGANE INFERNO TO BREAKERSWELL
Res	Adshead AFONBACH WINTER IS COMING JW

Limit Dog (12 entries)

1^st	Ward MELANITTA PALMATA JW This 3 year old lad caught my eye as he entered the ring. Moderate in every way with a gorgeous silhouette. Well angulated with good return of upper arm. Well-proportioned wedge shaped head with almond shaped eye and well placed ears. He pushed the DCC and BOB winner hard but the maturity of the Open Dog winner won through this time.
2^nd	Elkin TOLLELKIN CAIFE AMERICANO Another super dog in this very strong class. A different type to my winner but also well constructed with good angulation front and rear. Another good head with kindly expression.
3^rd	Newson TIVALAKE LET'S MISBEHAVE JW A smaller dog than 2nd but you can tell these two are half-siblings as they share so many positive attributes.
Res	Copeland CAMUSMOR BRINGMESUNSHINE TO MENSTONIA
VHC	Fuard TOLLELKIN BAY OF ICE

Open Dog (9 entries)

1^st	Titovets MULTI CH MACDREAMS TRENT FROM CASHEL VALE JW SGWC RL3 (IMP NLD) What a cracker, he didn't stop showing the whole time he was in the ring. Compact dog of correct size, with wedge shaped head and strong neck leading into well laid back shoulders with good return of upper arm. Balanced profile with good rear angulation. So well muscled and fit – he could certainly work all day! Pleased to award him his first CC.
2^nd	Hunt RIVER WISE OF GREAT PLEASURE AT WAKADUZE (IMP BEL) A super little dog with excellent construction front and rear. Showed well and moved with purpose.
3^rd	Wright ERIKACHEN DAITHI OF WRIGHTPAW JW SHCM A deep red eye-catching dog, who I have done well by in the past. He has matured nicely into a heavier type than 1st and 2nd while still keeping his balance and Toller-ness.
Res	Strevens SH CH ERIKACHEN CONAIRE AT TOLLISTY JW SHCM SHCEX
VHC	Fuard TOLLELKIN BAY OF ICE

Good Citizen Dog Scheme Dog (3 entries)

1^st	Dee MELANITTA CARELINUS Nice type. Very typical head although with one soft ear. Would benefit from muscling up behind which would improve his drive on the move.
2^nd	Collins & Powley DANEHAVEN KOVIK Another well-made dog with good angulation but carrying a little too much weight affecting his topline.
3^rd	Bate-Ash EUSANIT HIT THE LIGHTS

Veteran Bitch (6 entries, 1 absent)

1^st	Burchell TIVALAKE COVER GIRL RL1 Well, I thought the puppy class had come in early when I saw these two half-sisters still showing the joie di vivre of a pair of youngsters! Two excellent examples of the breed but I preferred the frame and front assembly of my winner. She was so well muscled with a delightful expression. Another that could work all day and I was pleased to award her first CC.
2^nd	Newson SH CH TIVALAKE MORE THAN WISHES Very little to separate these lovely girls. Another one who belies her age.
3^rd	Littlehales MELANITTA AMBROSE OF KAYENDOR RL4 A larger, but typey bitch, well-angulated but slower on the move and not carrying her tail to advantage today.

Puppy Bitch (9 entries)

1^st	Elkin TOLLELKIN DREAM DANCER Litter sibling to the Puppy Dog winner. Pleasing wedge shaped head, well laid back shoulder although standing a little bum high at the moment. Excelled on the move.
2^nd	Collins & Powley DANEHAVEN MADELEINE In lovely coat for her age. Good layback of shoulder with return of upper arm. Moved out well but I would like to see her carry her tail up.
3^rd	Hipkiss AFONBACH FIRST SIGN O' SPRING AT DELTANDAMBA A more mature picture with a good depth of coat. Feminine wedge shaped head. A little short in upper arm.
Res	Rolf & Parker TOLLPEPPER ECHO'S HOPE FOR SKYSARIA
VHC	Sharpe ROSETTIA SHINING LIGHT

Junior Bitch (7 entries, 1 absent)

1^st	Johnson & Shelbourn ERIKACHEN LAOISE Nicely constructed with well laid back shoulder with return and length of upper arm balancing with her rear. Standing a little bum high at the moment.
2^nd	Davies ARELECHEN MOTHER MERCURY Very pleasing feminine head not unbalanced by her larger ears. Standing well in profile with level topline. Not the return of upper arm of the winner.
3^rd	Hipkiss AFONBACH FIRST SIGN O' SPRING AT DELTANDAMBA
Res	Yates ERIKACHEN AOIBHINN AVEC TOLLEROLOGY
VHC	Rolf & Parker TOLLPEPPER ECHO'S HOPE FOR SKYSARIA

Special Beginner Bitch (9 entries, 1 absent)

1^st	Gosnell KATMISTSKY'S ANN AGAIN I loved this young lady’s construction. I wrote “Forechest!” in my notes and it was so lovely to see and feel this. Well laid shoulders with return of upper arm balancing with her hind angulation. Wedged shaped head with well set ears. Moved well – I will be very interested to see how she matures.
2^nd	Davies CATCH FIRST YLVA GARONERA (IMP CZE) Another who had left her coat at home today. Scores with her beautiful typey head and expression. Not the upper arm of the winner.
3^rd	Johnson & Shelbourn ERIKACHEN LAOISE
Res	Byrne ACADIABYRNE COPACABANA
VHC	Trickett CFYRE'S SPELLBREAKER AT TOLLPEPPER (IMP CAN)

Novice Bitch (13 entries, 1 absent)

1^st	Gosnell KATMISTSKY'S ANN AGAIN
2^nd	West RAYNECHASER LUNA ECLIPSE Nice typey bitch, I would have preferred a better return of upper arm.
3^rd	Johnson & Shelbourn ERIKACHEN LAOISE
Res	Davies ARELECHEN MOTHER MERCURY
VHC	Hipkiss AFONBACH FIRST SIGN O' SPRING AT DELTANDAMBA

Graduate Bitch (6 entries)

1^st	Strevens TOLLELKIN CAIFE GAELACH AT TOLLISTY A beautiful mature bitch in good coat. Excellent construction with good return of upper arm. Pleasing wedge shaped head and expression with almond shaped eye blending with coat colour. Unfortunately carrying a little too much weight spoiling the overall picture.
2^nd	Davies ARELECHEN MOTHER MERCURY
3^rd	Trickett CFYRE'S SPELLBREAKER AT TOLLPEPPER (IMP CAN) Not the maturity of the winner but in good coat for her age. Nice lay back of shoulder and in fit condition enabling her to move out well.
Res	Rolf & Parker RIPPLERUSH FLOREFFE FOR SKYSARIA
VHC	O'Reilly KENYNTEN STREAM SONG

Post Graduate Bitch (6 entries)

1^st	Powley BE FIRST CARDHU GARONERA FOR DANEHAVEN (IMP CZE) Up to size and well angulated front and rear. Her skull was a little too domed but not enough to detract from her other qualities.
2^nd	Rolf & Parker RIPPLERUSH FLOREFFE FOR SKYSARIA Smaller bitch but still well proportioned.
3^rd	Rice CHAMAREL SNOWBIRD AT TIAMARIA Smaller than the standard but won this place on movement.
Res	Trickett RIPPLERUSH ORVAL FOR TOLLPEPPER
VHC	O'Reilly KENYNTEN STREAM SONG

Limit Bitch (12 entries)

1^st	Yates MELANITTA MILK AND HONEY AVEC TOLLEROLOGY RL2 Out of coat but this highlights her good angulation and balance both in profile and on the move. Presented in fit condition. Her feminine wedge shaped head completes the picture.
2^nd	West WAKADUZE WI MIMBE AT RAYNECHASER A well constructed bitch with good angulations fore and rear. Unfortunately carrying a little too much weight which accentuated her shorter legs.
3^rd	Davies CATCH FIRST YLVA GARONERA (IMP CZE)
Res	Golding KYMIN VA VA VOOM AVEC WHENOVA
VHC	Nevers TIVALAKE EASY TO LOVE AT SHELDRAKE AW(B)

Open Bitch (9 entries, 2 absent)

1^st	Pashley WAKADUZE WAH PEN DAH SKA A quality bitch in good coat and moved well in this class and the Good Citizen's afterwards although she flagged in the challenge. If I was to be picky she could have a better return of upper arm but it seems miserly to comment compared to the whole picture.
2^nd	Black SEAHAVEN PARISH BELL A lovely old-fashioned type, very well constructed but just starting to show her age on the move.
3^rd	Hunt WAKADUZE SKOO Completely out of coat but with very little to hide! Nice to see a fit bitch with the muscle to do a day’s work.
Res	Adshead DANEHAVEN VERMILION FOR AFONBACH SHCM
VHC	Edwards AFONBACH SONG OF ICE AND FIRE

Good Citizen Dog Scheme Bitch (5 entries)

1^st	Pashley WAKADUZE WAH PEN DAH SKA
2^nd	Yates ERIKACHEN AOIBHINN AVEC TOLLEROLOGY A smaller type with a good front assembly, needs to strengthen in the rear. Pleasing wedge shaped head although her eye needs to darken with age. Moving well to take this place.
3^rd	Littlehales MELANITTA AMBROSE OF KAYENDOR RL4
Res	Trickett RIPPLERUSH ORVAL FOR TOLLPEPPER
VHC	Dee EUSANIT HOT TOTTY JW