Crufts
Thursday 8th March 2007
Judge: Mrs Christine McDonald (Northey)
| Best Of Breed | Narod The Impossible Dream | Harding & Whitehill |
| Best Dog | Narod The Impossible Dream | Harding & Whitehill |
| Reserve Best Dog | Camusmor Bruichladdich At Tilita ShCM | Edridge |
| Best Bitch | Camusmor Any Dream Uldo For Erikachen | Gibson |
| Reserve Best Bitch | Quoygard Daydream Believer Of Avonwarfe | Copeland |
| Best Puppy | Camusmor Any Dream Uldo For Erikachen | Gibson |
Very pleasing entry of 83 dogs, 95 entries and 9 absentees. A very happy breed – no wonder they have gained popularity. I found judging difficult, with size the feature which varied most. Heads seemed even, and mouths were in the main very good with strong teeth, and only few with small incisors. There is a crop of very nice youngsters coming up which augers well for the breed. Handlers had worked hard on their charges – most were in excellent condition, and my hands were as clean when I finished judging as when I started.
Veteran Dog (6 entries, 1 absent)
| 1st | Stacey & Copeland NEWFANOVA NORDIC XANADU OF AVONWHARFE SHCM Really jaunty, compact dog. Beautifully put together and in fabulous condition. Typical head and expression with clean cheeks and muzzle. Excellent ear set and carriage. Good front and medium sized, tight feet. In well presented coat with well plumed tail. Moved well, carrying his tail correctly. |
| 2nd | Roffey IR SH CH NAROD JOKER JACK Nice type throughout and well put together. Liked his body proportions, ribbing and general carriage on the move. Jaunty and sound carrying his tail well. Preferred feet of winner. |
| 3rd | Mortimore LYONHOUSE BEN STUART Well put together gentleman of twelve years. Nicely put together. Good size ears and body properties. Went very well for his age, holding his topline steadily. but couldn't match the sound, fluid movement of those above. |
| Res | Mortimore FOXDOWN LAID BACK SAM |
| VHC | Mortimore LYONHOUSE BASIL |
Special Puppy Dog (5 entries)
| 1st | Stobbart CAMUSMOR WHATADREAM Loved him. Typical head and outline. With biddable expression. In good double coat with soft, dense undercoat and repellent outer jacket. Good furnishings where desired at throat, behind ears and back of thighs. Super straight front, good topline and nicely made throughout. On the move gave combined picture of power and lightness of limb. |
| 2nd | Roffey CAMUSMOR I HAD A DREAM WITH ACANUCK Very nice balanced youngster with good outline throughout. Well angulated fore and aft. In very good body condition and well feathered where desired. |
| 3rd | Rogers EUSANIT TAKE IT EASY Nicely built dog of good overall type. Preferred strength of hocks and feet of above. |
| Res | Bradley CAMUSMOR WHATTABARGIN FOR RUDDYDUCK |
| VHC | Bergelin CAMUSMOR DREAM CUM TRUE |
Special Junior Dog (4 entries)
| 1st | Marshall DANEHAVEN CORNWALLIS Very alert, jaunty youngster. Liked his bone and feet. Good front. Typy head with medium neck set into decent shoulders. Good tail. Very happy and fluid on the move. |
| 2nd | Bradley CAMUSMOR WHATTABARGIN FOR RUDDYDUCK Typical head and expression. Deep chest and well sprung ribs with plenty of heart and lung room. Ribs carried well back and strong loin. Heavy coat. Shade haphazard on the move. |
| 3rd | Mortimore TUDELEYROSE CASIMIR Fair specimen. Found his bone a little too strong. Confident and steady under examination, which placed him over 4th. |
| Res | Bergelin CAMUSMOR DREAM CUM TRUE |
Post Graduate Dog (12 entries)
| 1st | La Turner HILLSCOURT BARON THEOBALD Really super head. Sound, alert and jaunty yet powerful. Lovely outline. Good balance of skull to muzzle and good dry lips. Good front, neck and shoulders. Deep brisket and correct moderate tuck up. Well developed hind quarters. |
| 2nd | Strevens AQUACADIAN FLIN THE RED AT TOLLISTY In many ways similar to above but a shade more masculine. Good body properties. Rather fleshy in cheeks. Slightly preferred stifles of winner, but two very good dogs on good form. |
| 3rd | Sayer DANEHAVEN MURRAY WITH HOLLYMIST A neat package of good type and sound construction. Moved well with good carriage of tail. Not the coat or rib of above on the day. |
| Res | Bradley CAMUSMOR KNOCKANDO AT RUDDYDUCK |
| VHC | Hutchison DANEHAVEN NICTAUX OF FALLOWFEN |
Open Dog (11 entries)
| 1st | Harding & Whitehill NAROD THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM Wow! Fabulous dog from any angle. I have done him well in the past and wondered if he would still stand up to scrutiny in a Crufts entry, but the result says it all. To my eyes, shouts good construction to work all day playing along the foreshore and swimming to retrieve shot ducks. Fits the head and outline which I find correct. Clean cut, slightly wedge shaped head. Optimum angulation fore and aft, plenty of heart and lung room, compact body and is of an ideal size. Excellent tail – broad at base and of good length, with full feathering. His movement was just what I was looking for – a combination of power and spring, with an impression of fun and jauntiness, and a tail curved upwards and wagging in enjoyment. BD, and BOB. Delighted his son was RBD and his daughter was BB and BP. |
| 2nd | Edridge CAMUSMOR BRUICHLADDICH AT TILITA SHCM Another dog of star quality. A strong, powerful dog who is very sound on the move. Good head and type. In fabulous coat. Really soft, dense undercoat and straight repellent top coat. Just right for furnishings. Good front, lovely straight forelegs with neat feet. Strongly muscled neck and deep chest. Ribs well sprung and carried well back. Plenty of body, perhaps a shade too much. Excellent full and bushy tail. |
| 3rd | Smith CAMUSMOR GLEN SCOTIA AT DALLYVISTA Very well balanced, compact dog who also shouts good type and construction. Good front, well proportioned body. In good coat and moved very well. Not quite the star appeal on the day as the two above. |
| Res | Paans ALLIANCE DE LA VIE PREMIER COLLIN |
| VHC | Burchell PALUDIC PLEASURE TRIP |
| HC | Westwood & Johnson CAN CH LITTLERIVER'S COLONIAL BOY WITH TOLLYHIMMEL (IMP CAN) |
| C | Joonas SU(U)CH DIGBY TOLLERS CHAYTON |
Special Working Gundog Dog (no entries)
Good Citizen Dog Scheme Dog (5 entries, 1 absent)
| 1st | Stobbart CAMUSMOR WHATADREAM |
| 2nd | Marshall DANEHAVEN CORNWALLIS |
| 3rd | Bradley CAMUSMOR KNOCKANDO AT RUDDYDUCK Compact dog of good overall type and construction. Good outline, limbs and feet. |
| Res | Gibson PALUDIC YULETIME PRESENT FOR ERIKACHEN |
Veteran Bitch (5 entries)
| 1st | Winwood & Ward FOXDOWN ANGEL OF MELANITTA Lovely lady of 12 years, although no-one told her she should slow up! Sound to go over with lovely head, eye and expression. Plenty of heart and lung room with deep chest and well developed forechest. Very sprightly and sound on the move. |
| 2nd | Mortimore FOXDOWN ANYA Lovely bitch of excellent conformation. Sound on the move, but rather lethargic. Just raised her tail, but looked jaded. |
| 3rd | Burt & Ashton MAPLESBRIGHT DREAM DESIRE Typical Toller with lovely head and well proportioned body. Wouldn't get her tail going. |
| Res | Woollerton FOXDOWN GILLIE |
| VHC | Mortimore FOXDOWN RUSSETT |
Special Puppy Bitch (6 entries)
| 1st | Gibson CAMUSMOR ANY DREAM ULDO FOR ERIKACHEN Very promising youngsters in this class. First was a dream girl. I was captivated by her style, type and condition. Lovely head with beautiful almond shaped eyes set well apart. Good skull to muzzle ratio. Beautifully put together with good ribbing and compact body. Excellent construction of front and forequarters, well matched by good hind quarters with developed thighs and firm hocks. Good set on and shape of tail, which she carried well. Very sound on the move, and had the X factor in the bitch challenge to take BB. |
| 2nd | Macleod & Hussey CAMUSMOR MADJESTIC VISION Feminine bitch of good type and typical friendly confident nature. Liked her head and expression. Good coat and well carried tail. Well constructed throughout, with good front and hindquarters. |
| 3rd | Powley FALLOWFEN FOXY LADY AT DANEHAVEN Nicely balanced bitch of good overall make and shape. Preferred expression of those above her. |
| Res | Baker FALLOWFEN FOXY MADAM AT SILVERBRIAR |
| VHC | Westwood & Johnson EUSANIT NEW KID IN TOWN WITH TOLLYHIMMEL |
Special Junior Bitch (7 entries)
| 1st | Winwood & Ward FOXDOWN CHIQUITITA OF MELANITTA Nicely balanced, feminine bitch. Good shape outline and well constructed. Good front and feet. Sound and jaunty on the move. |
| 2nd | Mortimore FOXDOWN CECILIA Lovely Toller head, good outline and development of ribs and body. Good hindquarters. Well set on and carried tail. |
| 3rd | Akehurst RIPPLERUSH FANFARE Darker bitch of good type. Nice overall make and shape. Preferred head points on first and second. |
| Res | Hewitt DANEHAVEN SHULIE |
| VHC | Baker FALLOWFEN FOXY MADAM AT SILVERBRIAR |
Post Graduate Bitch (16 entries, 4 absent)
| 1st | Mortimore FOXDOWN SUMMER SUNSHINE Very sound bitch of good type. Excellent front and feet. Well ribbed and good body shape. Good topline, held well on move. Showed really well. |
| 2nd | Macleod & Hussey CAMUSMOR TOMINTOUL Liked her overall type, bone and substance. Good head proportions and appealing expression. Well angulated in front and hind quarters and level topline. Moved really well. In super coat. |
| 3rd | Morgan-Lloyd KYMIN PLEASURE ZONE Good all round alert and jaunty bitch who went well. Good front, and angulation in fore and hind quarters. Well set on and carried tail. |
| Res | Widdowson DECOYMANS FIRE PRINCESS OF CORLITGOLD |
| VHC | Hodge BEAUSJOUR THREE TIMES A LADY |
Open Bitch (13 entries, 4 absent)
| 1st | Stacey & Copeland QUOYGARD DAYDREAM BELIEVER OF AVONWHARFE Lovely, medium sized bitch. Fabulous outline and type. Attractive head, super neck and shoulders and well set in front. Excellent ribbing and depth of chest. Compact, strong back and muscular loin. Wide hindquarters, which she used well on the move. In super condition and presented to perfection. RBB. |
| 2nd | Joonas SU/DK CH LAUVSTUAS SNOWLINE ZWINGING BETTY Lovely bitch, beautifully constructed with excellent hind quarters. Ears set high, with erect base. Kept her outline stacked, standing naturally and on the move. |
| 3rd | Macleod & Hussey NEWFANOVA JEMIMA BEAR AT CAMUSMOR Lovely feminine bitch of good size, type and shape. Lovely straight forelegs. Good brisket, ribbing and body. Playful temperament. Really nice trio. |
| Res | Powley DANEHAVEN NANIKA |
| VHC | Riboldi MAKIHARJUN JOULUN-ILO |
| HC | Westwood FOXDOWN IN EXCESS OVER EUSANIT |
| C | Rogers QUOYGARD SKY |
Special Working Gundog Bitch (2 entries, 1 absent)
| 1st | Sattari LOWLAND FOX SHANNON Medium sized. Two and a half years. Very cheerful, sound bitch built to do her job. Feminine head of good proportions. Good bone and feet. In very good condition and moved well with well carried tail. |
Good Citizen Dog Scheme Bitch (2 entries)
| 1st | Morgan-Lloyd KYMIN PLEASURE ZONE |
| 2nd | Hodge BEAUSJOUR THREE TIMES A LADY Attractive, well balanced bitch who was 5th in the strong Post Grad class. |