Crufts 2024

Crufts

Friday 8th March 2024

Judge: Mr John Thirlwell (Ferndel)

Best Of Breed

Multi Ch Alba Nuadh Gwenny's Working Secret

Douma & Van Der Zijden

Dog CC	Multi Ch Alba Nuadh Gwenny's Working Secret	Douma & Van Der Zijden
Reserve Dog CC	Sh Ch Erikachen Conaire At Tollisty JW ShCM ShCEx VW	Strevens
Bitch CC	Sh Ch Eusanit Gem Stone At Abacot	Hughes
Reserve Bitch CC	Ir Sh Ch Eusanit Best Of The Bunch At Cretshengan	Fielder
Best Puppy	Cedarlake Santa Maria At Dkai	Chapman & Garner
Best Veteran	Ir Sh Ch Eusanit Best Of The Bunch At Cretshengan	Fielder

I would like to thank the exhibitors for a fantastic entry and the sporting and friendly way they accepted my decisions making my day very enjoyable . Also a big thanks to my very professional capable stewards who kept everything running very smoothly. I found some excellent examples of the breed and in some classes very close decisions which could change on another day. Overall quality and type was more uniform than last time I judged. My only negatives would be that mouths need to be watched, I found quite a number of bad dentition, and rear movement on a few could be stronger.

Veteran Dog (12 entries, 2 absent)

1^st	Strevens SH CH ERIKACHEN CONAIRE AT TOLLISTY JW SHCM SHCEX VW Top quality dog in great condition for a 9 year old. Masculine head with good proportions neat well placed ears and good eye. Well constructed balanced body with plenty angulation front and rear, strong well made quarters which he used well on the move, covering the ground with a typical jaunty, sound easy stride. Shown in good coat and presenting a picture of balance standing and on the move. Res CC
2^nd	Anstead MULTI CH RIVERWATCHER ATKA Another quality dog of good type and overall construction, with a masculine head, well made body, presenting a balanced outline. Moved soundly with good side gait just not as positive in rear as 1. Shown in excellent coat and condition for his age.
3^rd	Wakely RIVERWATCHER KAVIKSUK Balanced overall with pleasing head good bone and substance, well constructed front, deep body and plenty rear angulation. Coat not at his best, moved with a good side gait.
Res	Bassil TIVALAKE MY LUCKY STAR
VHC	Wright SH CH ERIKACHEN DAITHI OF WRIGHTPAW JW SHCM

Minor Puppy Dog (no entries)

Puppy Dog (6 entries, 1 absent)

1^st	Kemp & Bateman ARTHUNDUR NEW BEGINNINGS Pleasing in overall type and balance, with good bone and substance, almost 12 months and needing to mature and develop. Head masculine but a little fine in skull which hopefully will develop with age. Good neck & shoulder, deep body needing more spring in rib, well made hindquarters. Shown in good condition and moved happily with a good ground covering stride.
2^nd	Bate-Ash & Ash SINSIRCARIAD OLD FASHIONED Similar in balance and outline, pleasing head well made body, would like tighter feet . Moved soundly and shown in good condition.
3^rd	Smith TOLLISTY RAUDR Pleasing in overall type and balance, masculine head, well made body just needing time to mature. Moved well.
Res	Hunter SERENTAN CASTOR
VHC	Richardson ARTHUNDUR OVER THE RAINBOW

Junior Dog (8 entries)

1^st	Parr VERY MUCH KYMIN OF GREAT PLEASURE (IMP BEL) Lovely young dog dog with lots of quality, good head with plenty of work in it and neat well placed ears, Balanced outline with good front assembly, lovely bone, legs and feet, deep well made body with plenty of rear angulation. Strong topline standing and on the move, which he did with a typical springy ground covering stride. Shown in lovely coat and condition, just needs a little more maturity.
2^nd	Powley DANEHAVEN HAHA Pleasing in overall type and balance, head needs to develop with maturity and would prefer a little more bone. Good outline and construction deep body with pleasing angulation front and rear. Moved soundly with drive.
3^rd	Hoornaert ALBA NUADH VIXEN'S LEGEND OF KEET Good head with well placed ears, deep body with pleasing angulation and bone, shown in good coat & condition, moved soundly, would just prefer a little more length in leg for balance.
Res	Kemp & Bateman ARTHUNDUR NEW BEGINNINGS
VHC	Smith TOLLISTY RAUDR

Yearling Dog (6 entries)

1^st	Greenwood COEDHELYG SON SHINE JW Overall pleasing in type, bone and outline, with a masculine head, balanced body with good front and rear angulation. Would prefer feet tighter. Presented a pleasing outline of good proportions. Moved soundly with reach and drive behind.
2^nd	Smyth & Edwards CAMUSMOR MAK SICCAR Another similar in qualities and construction. Just preferred head on winner. Well made throughout, shown in good coat & condition and moving soundly.
3^rd	Powley DANEHAVEN EXPLOITS Presented a good overall outline and balance, well constructed with good bone just needs to carry more weight. Moved well.
Res	Stait AFONBACH BALERION JW
VHC	Burgess REDMANHEY'S COMTE DE LA FERE

Post Graduate Dog (19 entries)

1^st	Buckingham SPRITERUFUS WALTZ Quality dog with a masculine yet refined head, neat well placed ears, lovely bone, legs and feet, balanced body with well constructed front and strong powerful hindquarters. Presented a good outline and shown in lovely coat, unfortunately carry a little excess weight. Moved soundly with good side gait.
2^nd	Steentofte REDBORN BULLET LIGHTNING Another similar in type and construction just not as mature. Presented a balanced outline and moving soundly with drive.
3^rd	Head SPRITERUFUS TARANTELLA Masculine headed dog of good type just slightly longer cast than winners, good bone, substance and balance. Moved well with drive.
Res	Ryder ARTHUNDUR DREAM COME TRUE
VHC	Hughes ABACOT INTO THE UNKNOWN JW

Limit Dog (19 entries, 1 absent)

1^st	Limerick & O'Sullivan RIVERWATCHER PALUKTAK Well made dog of good type, Masculine head with pleasing ear & eye. Balanced body with good neck & shoulder, deep with good rib and strong well angulated quarters. Shown in lovely coat and condition. Moved soundly with good side gait. Presented a good overall picture standing and on the move.
2^nd	Vantorre UP IN THE FIELD UCHU OF CHICQUERA'S CROWN Another of pleasing type and construction throughout, mature well boned with plenty substance, presented a picture of balance. Moved soundly with reach and drive and shown in good coat & condition.
3^rd	Buckingham SPRITERUFUS WALTZ
Res	Copeland & Knowles EUSANIT IT'LL BE REET AT MENSTONIA
VHC	Wardrope ALTER EGO RUSTYFOX AT RIVERMASTER (IMP CZE)

Open Dog (14 entries)

1^st	Langrova INT/MULTI CH BE LOVE ABLE RUSTYFOX Masculine head, well constructed front with good bone, legs and feet, deep well ribbed body, strong well angulated rear with plenty of muscle. Presented a balanced outline and shown in lovely coat & condition. Moved soundly with reach and drive in a typical fashion covering the ground well. Close up for top honours.
2^nd	Fielder SH CH SCHINDOW JUNIOR COWBOY WITH CRETSHENGAN Another of good overall quality with good construction and balance. Masculine head however would prefer neater ears, lovely neck & shoulder placement in a deep well ribbed body with strong powerful quarters, presenting a good outline. Moved and shown to advantage, with a good ground covering stride.
3^rd	Sim STELLENBOSCH KRILENCU Pleasing overall in balance and construction, good bone and substance, moving soundly, close decision in this strong class.
Res	Bate-Ash EUSANIT HIT THE LIGHTS
VHC	Copeland CAMUSMOR BRINGMESUNSHINE TO MENSTONIA

Special Working Gundog Dog (3 entries)

1^st	Douma & Van Der Zijden ALBA NUADH GWENNY'S WORKING SECRET Top quality male from his masculine refined head, well constructed front with good legs and feet, deep well made body with plenty angulation in rear. He presented a picture of a balanced compact powerful dog capable of doing the work he is required to do. When asked to move he was sound with a ground covering jaunty stride. To add to this he was shown in excellent coat and muscular condition. Pleased to award him CC, BOB and delighted to see him shortlisted in the group.
2^nd	Elkin CH TOLLELKIN CAIFE AMERICANO SGWC SHCEX Pleasing in head, good front deep well ribbed body with plenty rear angulation. Would prefer a shade more compact in body for balance Moved soundly with drive and shown in good coat & condition.
3^rd	Chapman KATIMBA TREBBIANO AT DKAI Pleasing headed dog, with good bone, compact body just a little heavy over shoulder and would like tighter feet. Moved well.

Good Citizen Dog Scheme Dog (16 entries)

1^st	Warren FIELDRANGER'S KUBLA KHAN FOR DELPHSTRIDER JW Masculine headed with good proportions and neat ears, deep well made body, with good front assembly and strong powerful quarters, Presented a balanced compact outline of good size and shape. Moved soundly with reach and drive and shown in good coat & condition.
2^nd	Limerick & O'Sullivan RIVERWATCHER PALUKTAK
3^rd	Head SPRITERUFUS TARANTELLA
Res	Ryder ARTHUNDUR DREAM COME TRUE
VHC	Stait AFONBACH BALERION JW

Veteran Bitch (14 entries, 1 absent)

1^st	Fielder IR SH CH EUSANIT BEST OF THE BUNCH AT CRETSHENGAN Top quality bitch with pleasing head, well placed ears and good expression. Good front construction with a deep well ribbed compact body, well angulated and muscled rear. Presented in lovely coat and condition . Moved with typical springy gait covering the ground with ease. Presented a picture of balance and type Res CC & BV
2^nd	Powley BE FIRST CARDHU GARONERA FOR DANEHAVEN (IMP CZE) Another typical in all departments and shown in lovely coat and condition. Well made throughout and of good bone and substance just not as positive on the move as 1.
3^rd	Hughes EUSANIT CUT AND RUN AT ABACOT VW Pleasing in type and construction just a shade longer in body to winners. Moved well & good condition .
Res	Burchell TIVALAKE TEMPTATION HTM NOV-EX RL1-EX
VHC	Pashley WAKADUZE WAH PEN DAH SKA

Minor Puppy Bitch (1 entry)

1^st	Greenwood COEDHELYG PRIM AND PROPER Up to size and very immature needing time to develop in to her frame. Pleasing head, balanced body with good bone and well constructed front and rear angulation. Moved well.

Puppy Bitch (7 entries)

1^st	Chapman & Garner CEDARLAKE SANTA MARIA AT DKAI Promising quality puppy, with a feminine head, lovely front construction in a deep well ribbed body with plenty rear angulation. Presented a balanced outline with good bone and substance. Moved soundly with drive.
2^nd	Strevens TOLLISTY SHINCHA Similar in construction and balance but needing to develop with maturity. Pleasing from her feminine head though well made body to good hindquarters. Shown in good condition and moved soundly.
3^rd	Soszynska & Kotsias SINSIRCARIAD SILVER FIZZ Another well made throughout with good type and balance just needing time. Moved well.
Res	Bradley SERENTAN NEOMYS FOR RUDDYDUCK
VHC	Sewell LITTLECLOSE FROM ME TO YOU AT BREAKERSWELL

Junior Bitch (8 entries)

1^st	Bule CANIS AMICUS GILDA II TO DREAMBIG (IMP ESP) Pleasing for her type and balance, quite mature with lovely bone and substance. Feminine head, deep well made body with strong quarters. Shown in lovely coat & condition, moved soundly with drive.
2^nd	Strevens TOLLISTY SHINCHA
3^rd	Soszynska & Kotsias SINSIRCARIAD SILVER FIZZ
Res	Sewell BREAKERSWELL CLEARWATER
VHC	Peat TOLLISTY GINGER CHAI

Yearling Bitch (10 entries)

1^st	Chomiczewski A NIGHT TO REMEMBER AMBER GLADE Feminine head with good ear placement, deep well ribbed body with good front assembly, well boned legs and neat feet. Strong powerful well muscled quarters. Presented a balanced outline standing and on the move which she did with reach and drive. Shown in lovely coat and condition.
2^nd	Nowakowska JOY MOLLY CAPELLA VIS COMICA Another nicely made bitch of good type and balance throughout, just preferred head on winner. Balanced compact and well made body. Shown in good coat & condition and moved soundly with great style.
3^rd	Adshead AFONBACH SYRAX JW Another nicely made throughout with good overall construction and balance and moved soundly.
Res	Warren AFONBACH DREAMFYRE AT SHORROCKS JW
VHC	Roffey CAMUSMOR CA CANNY WITH ACANUCK

Post Graduate Bitch (21 entries, 2 absent)

1^st	Nowakowska JOY MOLLY CAPELLA VIS COMICA Feminine headed bitch with good ear placement, well constructed front with plenty bone and substance. Deep compact well ribbed body with plenty rear angulation. Presented a balanced outline and shown in good coat. Moved with good stride front and rear.
2^nd	Smith TOLLISTY COULDN'T CARELESS JW Pleasing type would just like a little more maturity in body. She was well constructed and balanced throughout. Coat not at her best. Moved well.
3^rd	Chantler STELLENBOSCH SPECULARIS Pleasing in head, and body construction with good rib and plenty angulation front and rear. Would just prefer a little more length in leg for balance. Moved well.
Res	Collins & Powley FLOWER OF BENACHIE OF DANEHAVEN
VHC	Gosnell KATMISTSKY'S ANN AGAIN

Limit Bitch (20 entries, 2 absent)

1^st	Rolf & Parker TOLLPEPPER ECHO'S HOPE FOR SKYSARIA Pleasing overall in type and construction, feminine head, balanced well made body with good rib, depth and angulation. Presented a good outline of power and strength. Shown in good coat & condition. Moved soundly covering the ground well.
2^nd	Phelps REDFOXTOR BLYSTRA BAY Pleasing for her overall good construction and outline, Well made throughout with balance and type. Coat not at her best. Moved soundly with reach and drive.
3^rd	Golding KYMIN VA VA VOOM AVEC WHENOVA Another nicely made bitch similar in qualities to winners and moving soundly.
Res	Johnson TARNLAIKERS PERFECT PINK JW
VHC	Winship STELLENBOSCH TATIANA

Open Bitch (16 entries, 5 absent)

1^st	Hughes SH CH EUSANIT GEM STONE AT ABACOT Top quality bitch, lovely head with good eye and neat well placed ears. Very good front construction in a deep well ribbed and compact body with strong powerful hindquarters. She presented a picture of balance with a strong topline and plenty of substance. When asked to move she is sound with a springy ground covering stride. Shown in lovely coat and condition . Pleased to award her the CC.
2^nd	Dezutter & Colijn INT/NL/BE CH HAPPIER FROM THE GREEN RESORT Feminine headed bitch and another of good overall construction and balance. Shown in good coat and condition and moving soundly with drive.
3^rd	Smith TIVALAKE ANYTHING GOES AT TOLLISTY JW Pleasing in type and construction just lacked the maturity in body to winners. Moved well with a good stride and balanced outline.
Res	Davies CATCH FIRST YLVA GARONERA OF ARELECHEN (IMP CZE)
VHC	Butler STELLENBOSCH SAUSAULITO (AI)

Special Working Gundog Bitch (no entries)

Good Citizen Dog Scheme Bitch (19 entries, 2 absent)

1^st	Rolf & Parker TOLLPEPPER ECHO'S HOPE FOR SKYSARIA
2^nd	Phelps REDFOXTOR BLYSTRA BAY
3^rd	Sharpe TIVALAKE CRYSTAL BALL AT ROSETTIA JW RL2 AW(B) Small bitch with a feminine head pleasing type and construction in body with good rear angulation, moved well.
Res	Gosnell KATMISTSKY'S ANN AGAIN
VHC	Strevens SH CH TOLLELKIN CAIFE GAELACH AT TOLLISTY

Stakes/Variety classes

AOV Retriever (Working Gundogs) Bitch (30 entries, 12 absent)

Judge: Mrs G Nickols

2^nd	Burchell TIVALAKE TEMPTATION HTM NOV-EX RL1-EX A kind, wise and calm looking bitch who was perfectly proportioned and moved beautifully. Hard placing her second when she is so lovely.

AOV Retriever (Working Gundogs) Dog (21 entries)

Judge: Mr R MacNicol

VHC	Wright SH CH ERIKACHEN DAITHI OF WRIGHTPAW JW SHCM