NEFRA Autumn Working Test 2013

Castle Howard, North Yorkshire

21st September 2013

NEFRA members were pleased to be be invited back to the Castle Howard Estate nr York to our second working test. Our Patron Hon Simon Howard and his gamekeeper Clive Harrison also attended and presented the awards.

Judges: Mr Arthur Hewer, Mr Casper Jonsen, Mrs Theresa Jonsen & Mrs Val Orme

Special Puppy (9 entries)

  • 1st – Caroline Hewison’s – Venus in Transit over Casblaidd
  • 2nd – Gill Awty’s – Venetian Red at Maddistream
  • 3rd – Garry Ellison’s – Ollerset Rainbow
  • 4th – Christine Spalding’s – Tallistar Midnight Skye
  • COM – Andrew Sweeney’s – Norfolkflyer Rosie’s Thorn

Novice Dog/ Novice Handler (11 entries, 1 absentee)

  • 1st – Carol Dent’s – Onyxro Cassiopeia for Ollieart

Novice (16 entries, 3 absentees)

  • 1st – Malcolm Peacock’s – Rondix Basha
  • 2nd – Gill Griffin’s – Eskwinds Drake
  • 3rd – Chris Hewison’s – Pepsmark Jet Stream at Casblaidd
  • 4th – Wendy Battison’s – Mystical Eclipse of Donascimento
  • COM – Rachel Holt’s – Croftcloses Lucrative Boy

Open (9 entries)

  • 1st – Peter Griffin’s – Eskwinds Chaffinch
  • 2nd – Caroline Hewison’s – Maddistream Indigo Jack at Casblaidd
  • COM – Keith Aldred’s – Eskwinds Dare to Dream
  • COM – Garry Ellison’s – Ollerset Sparkling Nymph

NEFRA Autumn Working Test 2014

By kind permission of the Fitzherbert-Brockholes family and Jeremy Hunt at Claughton-on-Brock, Garstang, Lancashire 20th September 2014

Judges: Mrs Gaynor Bailey, Mr Jeremy Hunt, Dr Malcom Awty & Mrs Gill Awty

Judge’s report by Mr Jeremy Hunt

Puppy (13 entries, 2 absentees)

1st – Keith Aldred’s – Donascimento Santos
2nd – Wendy Battison’s – Donascimento Ramires
3rd – Simon Fitzherbert-Brockholes – Mosstarn Maiden
4th – Colum McCaffery’s – Donascimento Edson
COM – Rob Ashcroft’s – Keepersway Adele
COM – Jenifer Lawson’s – Innisbeck Moss

Novice Dog/ Novice Handler (8 entries, 1 absentee)

1st – Linda Howson’s – Lone Lassie of the Wood at Devonbank
2nd – Jacqueline Smith’s – Montegrino Milky Muzzle
3rd – Lorraine Long’s –Beanit Ned Kelly to Keepersway
4th – Linda Howson’s – Devonback Dasher

Novice (17 entries, 1 absentee)

1st – Colum McCaffery’s – Donascimento Edson
2nd – Rachel Holt’s – Mystic Image
3rd – Caroline Hewison’s – Venus in Transit over Casblaidd
4th – Gill Griffin’s – Eskwinds Drake
COM – Colette Robson’s – Tawnywood Jollification

Open (11 entries, no absentees)

1st – Caroline Hewison’s – Maddistream Indigo Jack at Casblaidd
2nd – Vivienne Gatter’s – Gowran Galahad
3rd – Rachel Holt’s – Croftcloses Lucrative Boy
4th – Kevin Gatter’s – Idawood Impact
COM – Keith Aldred’s – Eskwinds Dare to Dream

Judges Choice went to Paul Egginton with Pajanbeck Heaven Can Wait in Novice and Rachel Holt’s Croftcloses Lucrative Boy in Open

A big thank you to everyone who helped out.

Judge’s report by Mr Jeremy Hunt

I was recently one of the judges at the NEFRA working test held at Claughton-on-Brock, Lancashire and felt it worthwhile commenting on the standard and style of work.

From the outset let me say that in my opinion the FCR is hugely under-rated as a working gundog. On the day I saw some outstanding work demonstrating great drive and determined hunting ability. But it was clear to me that where dogs were failing during the test it was more to do with the way they were being handled rather than by any shortfall on the dog’s part.

Where owners had been tutored into handling their dogs by trainers more used to dealing with the all too often “hot” modern-day Labrador, they were not getting the responses they wanted.

I am known for my sympathetic approach to training Labradors and while I saw much thorough and very methodical dog work that was extremely commendable, very often it was interrupted and spoilt by excessive handling. A “less is more” approach would seem to be more successful with this breed.

Many modern working Labradors are challenging to train and unfortunately we’re seeing more gundog training classes adopt methods to deal this. But the FCR does not need to be trained as though it was a “hot” Labrador. When things did go awry for dogs at this test it was because handlers were trying to apply methods probably recommended at training classes dominated by truculent Labradors.

Yes, the FCR may take longer to mature than a Labrador and I know there can be frustrations encountered during training, but I have to say my lasting impression of the NEFRA test was of a very genuine breed with a willingness to please and wonderful generosity of spirit that was refreshing to see.

During the training days we will be holding next year we hope to devote one or two specifically to FCRs.

My advice to those novices working FCRs is not to push their dogs too hard too soon and not to allow their handling techniques to become frenetic. This is a great breed that deserves wider recognition in the shooting field.

Jeremy Hunt – Fenway Labradors

Labrador training writer and monthly columnist for Shooting Gazette
Author of “Training the Working Labrador – The Complete Guide to Management and Training”

NEFRA Open Show 2013

Thorpe Willoughby Village Hall,  Nr. Selby On SUNDAY 5th May 2013
Judge: Miss Kelly Holland (Flatcharm)
Photos courtesy of Roz Bellamy
BEST IN SHOW Stevenson Miss S Sh Ch STEELRIVER HEATWAVE JW
RESERVE BEST IN SHOW Whitmore Mrs C & Mr T J CASTLEROCK MAGIC’S STAKE ON CLEARFIELD
BEST OPPOSITE SEX Whitmore Mrs C & Mr T J CASTLEROCK MAGIC’S STAKE ON CLEARFIELD
BEST PUPPY IN SHOW Malone Mr and Mrs C J KISSOCK WEESLEEKIT FOR KIRKBECK
BEST VETERAN IN SHOW Fox & Drewery Ms H & Mr P BLACKTOFT EVER BLAZIN
BEST DOG Whitmore Mrs C & Mr T J CASTLEROCK MAGIC’S STAKE ON CLEARFIELD
RESERVE BEST DOG Ross Mr J M & Mrs K N DOWNSTREAM FACE THE MUSIC
BEST PUPPY DOG Godefroy Mr M FENWOOD BAY A DARK SIDE OF THE MOON
BEST BITCH Stevenson Miss S Sh Ch STEELRIVER HEATWAVE JW
RESERVE BEST BITCH Fox Mrs H BLACKTOFT BLUE LIKE JAZZ
BEST PUPPY BITCH Malone Mr and Mrs C J KISSOCK WEESLEEKIT FOR KIRKBECK
BEST VETERAN DOG Fox & Drewery Ms H & Mr P BLACKTOFT EVER BLAZIN
BEST VETERAN BITCH Fox Mrs H BLACKTOFT BLUE LIKE JAZZ
BEST LIVER IN SHOW Hewison Mr & Mrs C HARVEST MOON OF CASBLAIDD
Full results are listed in a single page pdf file here

Judge’s critique

I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge this show, also my stewards for making the day run so smoothly and finally the exhibitors for bringing their dogs and taking accepting decisions with good sportsmanship.Overall the quality of the dogs were good, sadly some exhibits were far too overweight which spoilt their outline, a few of the younger males were alittle proud of their tails, which could be an age thing and the ring was rather small which made accessing movement a difficult task.I was really pleased to find out that a lot of my final line up were relatives, a true reflection on a good consistent kennel.

Class 1 Minor Puppy Dog 4.4

1st Godefroy’s Fenwood Bay A Dark Side Of The Moon

My Notes say ‘simply stunning’ and that he was. Beautifully balanced with a masculine head and dark eye, well laid shoulders,good bone and feet and the strongest of toplines for one so young which he held on the move, excellent mover. Best Puppy Dog

2nd Adams Kissock Dark and Dashing

Another Lovely puppy of correct size, the best of heads with a cheeky soft expression. Excellent front construction,good length of loin, lovely round bone and strong rear quarters,in good coat and condition, moved well, just didn’t quite have the balance of 1.

3rd Hean Fenwood Bay A Dark Side of Arangold

Another correct size balanced baby,nice head, strong neck and well placed shoulders, good bone and feet, excellent width of 2nd thigh, just not quite as settled on the move as 1 and 2.

Class 2 Puppy Dog 2.2

1st Heneseys Caci’s Hit The Road Jack With Wrensmead (IMP SWE)

Balanced puppy of correct size, good moulded head with a sweet melting expression, excellent topline and tailset, good bone and the best of feet, strong rear quarters, presented in hard condition, moved well once settled, would have liked a better lay of shoulder to complete the picture.

2nd O’Brien Pampaws Pleased As Punch

Upstanding mature dog with a strong masculine head,good front construction, well off for bone and coat. Would prefer shorter hocks. Moved steadily.

Class 3 Junior Dog 8.1abs

Beautiful class of youngsters

1st Ross Downstream Face The Music

This young man took my breath away! Correct size elegant dog with the best of heads, kindest of dark eyes, cheeky soft expression, strong neck into well placed shoulders, spirit level topline and well set tail, round bone and cat like feet, drove round the ring like he owned it. Certainly one to watch for the future. Expertly handled.

Res Best Dog

2nd Godefroy’s Castlerock Magics Dream About Fenwood

Beautifully balanced young male in excellent coat and condition. Lovely moulded head, well set ears and long elegant neck. Correct length of loin, the best of feet and strong rear quarters. Moved steady and true, would like more brisket to complete the picture.

3rd Heneseys Cacis Hit The Road Jack With Wrensmead (IMP SWE)

Class 4 Yearling Dog 4.2abs

1st Skitmore,Fretter and Rose’s Stranfaer Bodufinolhu

Elegant young man, needs time to fill out into himself,everything is there to come. Lovely head with a sweet melting expression,good bone and coat, the best of feet, good width of 2nd thigh and well let down hocks. Moved better in this class when settled.

2nd Hammersleys Buckleyhill Morpheus For Nellspeace

Upstanding, heavier type dog. Moulded masculine head, good front construction, deep body and cat like feet, very erratic in hind movement.

Class 5 Novice Dog 6.1abs

1st Heneseys Cacis Hit the Road Jack With Wrensmead (IMP SWE)

2nd Mcquillan’s Gemswin Black Magic

This elegant young man is very immature, but his confirmation and movement cannot be denied, what you see is what you get. The best of heads with a gentle sweet expression and a hint of cheekiness, strong neck and topline, correct length of loin, strong rear quarters and the most beautiful of feet, one of the best movers of the day.

3rd White’s Rievaulx Sea Biscuit of Whiteabbey

What a coat! Medium sized, balanced young male, excellent topline and tailset, correct loin and good width of 2nd thigh, a little over exuberant on the move, would like a more classical head.

Class 6 Graduate Dog 6.6

1st Romeo –Dieste Hopevalley Morning Mayhem JW

Handsome male of correct size, beautifully balanced in excellent coat and condition. Classical head with a kind dark eye and melting expression. Well placed shoulders, tight elbows and oval feet. Stong rear quarters, well let down hocks and correct length of loin. Moved well, handled to advantage.

2nd Mcqullians Gemswin Black Magic

3rd Ormes Elmstock Thyme to Dream

Correct size, lovely moulded head with a soft gentle expression, elegant neck and strong topline. Would prefer a better return of upper arm, good rear angulation, well let down hocks.in hard condition which enabled him to Move well although can be a little proud of his tail.

Class 7 Post Graduate Dog 7.1abs

1st Henesey’s Santonwood Lowry At Wrensmead JW

I have admired this young man from the ringside, Medium sized elegant dog, beautiful head and expression, correct front construction, in gleaming coat and condition, strong topline and well angled rear quarters, moved well, considered for top honours but he was a little too proud of his tail in the challenge.

2nd Newtons’s Jasper Im No Angel

My notes read, good honest, workmanlike dog. Medium size, in full coat and the hardest of condition. Masculine moulded head with the cheekiest of expressions, well off for bone, the best of feet, good topline and tailset, strong rear quarters, this boy never stopped wagging. Would like tighter front movement to complete the picture. Moved well with drive.

3rd Slack’s Islstrom Glen Dhu

Smaller size dog, every inch a flatcoat, one of the best heads of the day, the darkest of eyes and the most melting of expressions. In Gleaming coat, neat tight feet, excels in front construction, would like a stronger topline, correct length of loin and 2nd thigh. Needed to be moved quicker to really appreciate how this dog can move.

Class 8 Limit Dog 8.8

Beautiful Class I was spoilt for choice, could all change places on another day.

1ST Whitmore’s Castlerock Magics Stake On Clearfield

Another dog I have admired many times from the ringside, I have never seen him look so good as he did today, he just commanded attention. All male, but still has the elegance a flatcoat requires. His head is to die for with a melting dreamy soft expression, excels in front construction,tight feet, good strong topline,short loin and well set tail, which he carried perfectly on the move, powering round the ring effortlessly, pleased to award him Best dog and res Best in Show.

2nd Fox’s Steelriver Blazin Hot at Blacktoft

Lovely young dog, glamorous yet workmanlike, in excellent coat and condition. Classical moulded head with a sweet gentle expression and a kind dark eye. Round bone and tight cat like feet, strong level topline and excellent tailset, correct rear angulation and well let down hocks. Constantly wagging his tail whilst flowing effortlessly round the ring, just lost out to a more mature dog on top form.

3rd Brook’s Culmquill Makin Whoopee

This chap stole my heart with his ever wagging tail and his smiley face. Beautiful classical moulded head, with the most melting of expressions. Good front construction, well off for bone, good coat and the most lovely feet. Correct width of 2nd thigh, short hocks that were well let down, moved well once settled, he was overloaded on his shoulders which spoilt his overall outline.

Class 9 Open Dog 6.1abs

1st Halls Ghilgrange Magician Magic JW

Upstanding male but very balanced, in good coat and excellent condition. Classical moulded head with a sweet melting expression. Correct lay of shoulder and upper arm return, strong topline and rear quarters, moved well once settled.

2nd Brook’s Culmquill Supadupa Day

Medium sized, workmanlike dog, good bone and coat. Masculine head with dark eye, would like a little more neck. Correct length of loin, good rear angulation and well let down hocks, moved well just a little proud of his tail.

3rd Adam’s Fordingham Black Diamond

Upstanding elegant dog, classical head and expression, spirit level topline and excellent tailset, would like a better layback of shoulder to finish the picture, I wanted to place this dog higher but he was giving his handler a hard time. Moved effortlessly.

Class 10 Veteran Dog 2.2

1st Fox’s Blacktoft Ever Blazin

Hard to believe this gentleman is a veteran. Correct sized workmanlike dog, has the correct amount of raciness without weediness, showing power without lumber, just as a flatcoat in its prime should. Classical moulded head with the darkest of eyes and a soft kind expression, good front confirmation, strong topline with his tail flowing straight off his back, strong rear, with short well let down hocks, he powered round the ring like a 3 year old. Please to read he is the sire of my BIS winner and the sister of my best veteran bitch. Best Veteran In Show.

2nd Whitings Torwood Able Azo of Spenbeck

Another young at heart veteran, who left some of his coat at home today, lovely deep body, good bone, he wagged his heart out. Moved ok once settled.

Class 12 Special Liver Dog 1.1

1st Colson’s Windyhollows Brere Bear

Workmanlike dog, lovely deep rich liver colour, excellent bone and feet, good front construction, deep body and strong hind quarters. Moved ok.

Class 13 Minor Puppy Bitch 4.4

1st Malone’s Kissock weesleekit for kirkbeck

My notes say ‘simply gorgeous’ for this young lady and that she is.Beautiful moulded head with just the right amount of fill in, coal dark eyes and the softest of expressions. Correct shoulder lay and return of upper arm, excellent bone and feet, strong topline and rear quarters, moved lovely once settled.Best Puppy in Show

2nd Smith’s Ronevorg Purple Dream

Medium sized pretty little lady, excellent coat and condition. Feminine head and soft expression. Ok for bone, good feet, correct length of loin, good width of 2nd thigh. Moved ok.

3rd Godefroy’s Fenwood Bay Alyssa

Another correct sized young lady, good front construction, spirit level topline, cat like feet and good rear angulation, not quite as classical in the head as the first 2. Moved soundly.

Class 14 Puppy Bitch 3.3

1st Malone’s Kissock Weesleekit for Kirkbeck

2nd Smiths Ronevorg Purple Dream

3rd Knowle’s Feldkirk Presciana

Super elegant young lady,needs time to grow into herself. lovely head and expression, would benefit from a better lay of shoulder, good topline and tailset and the tightest of feet. Moved ok, handled sympathetically.

Class 15 Junior Bitch 4.4

1st Brook’s Flathams Goade Delbax from Castlerock

Beautiful elegant bitch, the best of topline and tailsets, lovely moulded head with a kind gentle expression. Long neck into well placed shoulders, tight feet and correct rear angulation. For me this young lady was among the best movers of the day, she looks every inch her age otherwise would have been considered for top honours. one to watch for the future. Very well handled.

2nd Lynott’s Avening Lovely Lady

Similar type to 1 in beautiful coat and condition. Classical feminine head with a kind dark eyes that glittered she has the cheekiest of expressions, sound front construction which showed in her movement. Tight feet, good bone and correct rear angulation, moved well once settled, just preferred the topline of 1.

3rd Stevenson’s Misty Blue Steelriver

Smaller bitch, beautifully balanced in good coat and the hardest of condition. Feminine head with a cheeky expression, good bone and feet, tight elbows and correct rear angulation, giving her handler a rather hard time but moved well once settled.

Class 16 Yearling Bitch 4.1abs

1st Brook’s Flathams Gaode Delbax From Castlerock

2nd Putnam Ebormist Endless Devotion

Medium sized bitch, sadly this young lady was far too over weight which spoilt her outline and made her roll when moving, otherwise a lovely workmanlike girl with a nice head, good bone and in good coat. Moved ok.

3rd Elrod’s Arrowhill Stargazer

Upstanding bitch, another one that was far too overweight, a little strong in the head for a bitch, good front construction, dropped topline due to being overweight, correct length of loin and 2nd thigh. Would like much tighter feet. Moved ok.

Class 17 Novice Bitch 5.5

1st Knowles Sevenhills Star Made

I really liked this young lady, a little taller than I would prefer, but so balanced. Feminine moulded head with correct fill in, excellent shoulder placement and return of upper arm. Well off for bone and the tightest of feet, Level topline and well set tail, strong rear quarters with well let down hocks. Powered round the ring with ease. Considered for top honours but gave her handler a hard time in the challenge.

2nd Brook’s Flathams Gaode Delbax from Castlerock.

3rd Putnam’s Ebormist Endless Devotion

Class 18 Graduate Bitch 6.1abs

1st Knowle’s Sevenhills Star Made

2nd Romeo-Dieste’s Hopevalley Morning Mist

This elegant young lady was just enchanting, super pretty, beautifully balanced and in excellent coat and condition. Feminine moulded head with the most melting of expressions, Excellent front construction, correct length of loin, good width of 2nd thigh with well let down hocks. Moved straight and true. Well handled. Just lost out to 1 on maturity.

3rd Colson’s Eskwinds Driving Miss Daisy To Windyhollows

Medium sized workmanlike bitch, pretty head and expression, good front construction, nice bone and feet, dropped her topline on the move and rear movement not as positive as 1 and 2.

Class 19 Post Graduate Bitch 5. 2abs

1st Warrington’s Woodavens Waterfall Wind JW

Lovely young lady, excellent bone and beautifully balanced. Feminine moulded head with correct fill in, she has the cheekiest of expressions and the smiliest of eyes. Excellent front construction, correct length of loin, good width of 2nd thigh, arched feet and well let down hocks. Moved well.

2nd Arnold’s Casanjay Gaelic Dancer

Super elegant bitch of correct size, in good coat and condition, feminine head with a sweet expression. Moved ok.

3rd Smith’s Ronevorg Dream Deal

Masculine bitch, a little broad in back skull and short in muzzle. Well off for bone, good front construction, tight feet, long in loin. Movement could be better.

Class 20 Limit Bitch 4.4

1st Warrington’s Woodavens Wisteria Wind

Medium sized workman like bitch, very balanced and in gleaming coat. beautifully moulded head with a kind melting expression, Correct lay of shoulder and return of upper arm, good bone and feet, good width of 2nd thigh and well let down hocks. Could do with losing a bit of weight over her shoulders. Moved well once settled.

2nd Romeo-dieste’s Bochilbarley November Mist Over Hopevalley

Smaller elegant bitch, beautifully balanced in excellent coat and condition, feminine head with a sweet cheeky expression and a kind dark eye. Strong neck into well placed shoulders,correct length of loin, good width of 2nd thigh and nice short hocks, moved well, just preferred tail set of 1.

3rd Walker’s Gloi Dubh Celtic Heritage JW

Upstanding bitch in good coat and condition. Classical head with kind dark eye, strong neck into well placed shoulders. Long in loin, good width of 2nd thigh, nice feet, would refer tighter front movement, excellent side gait.

Class 21 Open Bitch 3.1abs

1st Stevenson’s Sh Ch Steelriver Heatwave JW

What an honour to go over this stunning champion, did her well as a puppy, lovely to judge the finished dog. She oozes flatcoat, from her classical head, cheeky expression, spirit level top line to her well set ever wagging tail. She has cat like feet and in the best condition of the day, floating round the ring, powering from her strong rear quarters. She demanded attention and she got it, didn’t hesitate to give her Best in Show.

2nd Hall’s Ghilgrange Magic Maiden JW

Another beautiful lady whom I have admired on many occasion, did not disappoint when going over her. One of the best heads today, classical, feminine with correct fill in and the most melting of expressions, correct shoulder lay, well off for bone and cat like feet, strong top line and well set tail which she wagged constantly. Gave her handler a hard time on the move which cost her top honours.

Class 22 Veteran bitch 8.1abs

The best class of the day.

1st Fox’s Blacktoft Blue like Jazz

My notes say ‘just gorgeous’ and for me that sums her up, feminine, classical head with kind dark eye, she is elegant, all lady. Good front construction, enough bone for size, strong top line and tailset, cat like feet, good width of second thigh and well let down hocks, flowed round the ring like a 3 year old, these 2 veterans are a real credit to this kennel. Res best bitch.

2nd Hewison’s Harvest Moon of Casblaidd

Another girl I have always liked from ringside, a pleasure to go over, sadly left some of her coat at home today. Correct size, Beautiful moulded head with the softest expression, good bone and feet, strong top line, good length of loin and width of 2nd thigh, moves effortlessly.

3rd Hall’s Blacktoft Im No Angel For Ghilgrange

Upstanding, glamorous bitch, gleaming thick coat, the most classic of heads with the darkest of eyes and a melting expression. Good front construction, tight feet and strong hind quarters, carrying too much weight which made her lose her top line whilst standing and on the move.

Class 24 Special Liver Bitch 3.1abs

1st Hewison’s Harvest Moon Of Casblaidd Best Liver in Show

2nd Colson’s Windyhollows Winnipeg

Medium sized workmanlike bitch, deep rich colour, melting soft expression, good bone and feet, deep chest, correct length of loin,good width of 2nd thigh and strong hind quarters, moved well but would prefer a better tail carriage.

Class 25 Brace 4.1abs

1st Ms D Hall

Exuberant pair,full of flatcoat charm, classical heads, similar in type both in lovely coat and condition, moved in unison around the ring.

2nd Mr R M and Mrs J Slack

Handsome pair of boys, both of similar size slight difference in heads, both had good bone and feet, moved freely.

3rd C A Knowles

Both these girls were on the tall side for me, but both feminine and elegant, at very different stages, both had beautiful feet and in good condition

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Photos courtesy of Roz Bellamy

NEFRA Open Show 2009

10 May 2009 –  Woodford nr Stockport

Judge: Beth Hills

Best Dog and Best in Show was Dawn Warrington’s Woodavens Water Soldier JW
Res Best Dog and Res Best in Show was Hazel Moors and Bob Allen’s Woodavens Crackerjack JW
Best Bitch was Hilary Buckley’s Branchalwood Aylanfara of Buckleyhill
Res Best Bitch was Brian and Jane Jones Benvellyn Cape Grace JW
Best Puppy in Show was Dawn Hall’s Ghilgrange Magic Maiden
Best Veteran in Show was Maciver’s Vdrigle Penny Whistle

Best In ShowWoodavens Water Soldier JW Best Puppy In ShowGhilgrange Magic Maiden
photos courtesy of Mandy Romeo-Dieste (Hopevalley)

NEFRA Open Show 2010

9 May 2010 – Woodford nr Stockport

Judge: Pam Lynott

Best Bitch and Best in Show was Hall’s Blacktoft I’m No Angel for Ghilgrange
Best Dog and Res Best in Show was Tomlinson & Keight’s Rainesgift Seymour
Res Best Bitch was Holland’s Calzeat Cwite a Catch at Flatcharm (Imp)
Res Best Dog was Allen’s Woodavens Crackerjack JW
Best Puppy Bitch and Best Puppy in Show was Lee & Holden’s Innisbeck Limited Edition
Best Puppy Dog
 was Coackley’s Gwenadillo Wild Knight
Best Veteran in Show was Tomlinson’s Rainesgift Renn with Kilbourne
Best Liver in Show
was Hewison’s Harvest Moon of Casblaidd

Best In Show Blacktoft I’m No Angel for Ghilgrange
Best Puppy Innisbeck Limited Edition
Reserve Best In Show Rainesgift Seymour
Best Veteran In Show Rainesgift Renn with Kilbourne
Best Liver In Show Harvest Moon of Casblaidd
photos courtesy of Chris Hewison

Class Results 1st – 3rd

photos courtesy of Hayley Tomlinson (Rainesgift) (link to Hayley’s Flickr Photo Set)

Minor Puppy Dog

  1. Gwenadillo Wild Knight (Best Puppy Dog)

  2. Yakima Runner

  3. Braidwynn Brooks

Puppy Dog

  1. Braidwynn Brooks

  2. Elmstock Echoes of Thyme over Rokaness

  3. Willowswind Whispering Elm

Junior Dog

  1. Llantrussa Rum Ba Ba

  2. Braidwynn Brooks

  3. Maddistream Indigo Jack

Special Yearling Dog

  1. Windyhollows Brere Bear

  2. Llantrussa Rum Ba Ba

  3. Eskmill Torres

Novice Dog

  1. Ravencrag Cosmic Rocket

  2. Llantrussa Rum Ba ba

  3. Maddistream Indigo Jack

Graduate Dog

  1. Rainesgift Over The Moon

  2. Ravencrag Cosmic Rocket

  3. Castlerock Eternal Love

Post Graduate Dog

  1. Calzeat Causa Commotion at Flatcharm (Imp)

  2. Braidwynn Bennigan

  3. Buckleyhill Starmaker at Maseloch

Limit Dog

  1. Lakemere Moonlight Shadow JW ShCM

  2. Blacktoft Ever Blazin

  3. Levelmoor Woodwardia at Maseloch

Open Dog

  1. Rainesgift Seymour (Best Dog  Res Best In Show)

  2. Woodavens Crackerjack JW (Reserve Best Dog)

  3. Blacktoft Stray Cat Strut with Ghilgrange

Veteran Dog

  1. Hertarn’s Dr Pepper ShCM (Best Veteran Dog)

Special Veteran Dog

  1. Stranfaer Hercules

Special Liver Dog

  1. Windyhollows Brere Bear

 

Minor Puppy Bitch

  1. Innisbeck Limited Edition (Best Puppy Bitch – Best Puppy)

  2. Braidwynn Brieghd

  3. Suskim on Top of the World at Torwood

Puppy Bitch

  1. Lizzlog Lacey’s Enigma

  2. Innisbeck Celtic Charm

  3. Braidwynn Brieghd

Junior Bitch

  1. Beanit Luka to Keepersway

  2. Stranfaer Lucy Lockett

  3. Braidwynn Brieghd

Special Yearling Bitch

  1. Beanit Luka to Keepersway

  2. Ghilgrange Magic Mudusa

  3. Casanjay Browneyed Girl

Novice Bitch

  1. Kingsisla Ailsa Crag

  2. Castlerock Whispering Sand

  3. Wizardwood Tawny Treacle of Croftwell

Graduate Bitch

  1. Innisbeck Lady of the Lake

  2. Ghilgrange Magic Maiden JW

  3. Rainesgift Fleur de Luna

Post Graduate Bitch

  1. Benvellyn Cape Little Karoo

  2. Steeplehouse Seek the Dream

  3. Gilduffe Shimmy’s Bequest

Limit Bitch

  1. Calzeat Cwite a Catch at Flatcharm (Imp) (Res Best Bitch)

  2. Rainesgift the Dawn of Tyme for Stranfaer JW

  3. Elmstock Whispering Thyme

Open Bitch

  1. Blacktoft I’m No Angel for Ghilgrange (Best Bitch – Best In Show)

  2. Calswish Rosebud for Lizzlog

  3. Rainesgift Summer Thyme at Steeplehouse JW

Veteran Bitch

  1. Rainesgift Renn with Kilbourne (Best Veteran Bitch – Best Veteran In Show)

  2. Sh Ch Castlerock Ennerdale

  3. Castlerock Song Linnet

Special Veteran Bitch

  1. Stanfaer Spruce Goose

  2. Rainy Day and Sundays

  3. Gilduffe Aisling

Special Liver Bitch

  1. Harvest Moon of Casblaidd (Best Liver in Show)
  2. Wizardwood Tawny Treacle of Croftwell
  3. Elmstock Thyme to Remember
Brace

  1. Mrs G Griffiths

  2. Mrs J King

NEFRA Pup of the Year 2009

10 May 2009 – Held at the NEFRA Open Show, Woodford nr Stockport

Judge: Mr S. Hollins (Gunalt)

Pup of the Year

  • Hazel Moors and Bob Allen’s Woodavens Crackerjack JW

Reserve Pup of the Year

  • Dorothy Brooks’ Castlerock Stormy Song

Best of the Rest

  • Dawn Warrington’s Woodavons Wisteria Wind

What was the Pup of the Year?

Owners of a puppy which has been placed

  • 1st, 2nd or 3rd in a Minor Puppy or Puppy Class at a Championship Show in the previous year
  • 1st in Minor Puppy or Puppy Class at FCR, FCRS,NEFRA or URC Open Shows in the previous year.

were eligible to for the Pup of the Year competition.  This competition has been discontinued.

Inter Area Final 2011 hosted by NEFRA

NEFRA hosted the gundog working team competition at Whatton Hall Estate near Loughborough on July 16th 2011 with the kind permission of Lord Crawshaw. The winning team came from the South-West region. The NEFRA team achieved a very admirable 4th place.

We thank the many people who helped make this event happen.

Thanks to Hayley Tomlinson for allowing us to share her photos of the day

The Winning Team from the South West, Charlotte Wear, Mo Sweet, Helen Ford and Richard McHowat with Lord Crawshaw, Brian Twigger (Head Keeper) and the Judges, Derrick Capel, John Kahlow and Warren Jones.
Mo Sweet, Charlotte Wear, Richard McHowat and Helen Ford with Brian Twigger (Head Keeper) Lord Crawshaw, and the Judges, Warren Jones, John Kahlow and Derrick Capel

Team Results

1st FRS South-West Area

Open Ms Charlotte Wear’s Dark Devotion Firefly Fantasy
Novice Mrs Helen Ford’s Jango Bojangles
Novice Mr Richard McHowat’s Retradax Oberon
Novice Dog/Novice Handler Mrs Mo Sweet’s Wizardwood Tawny Tassel

2nd FRS Wessex Area

Open Mr Rob Willatt’s Gowran Indigo Extra
Novice Mr Keith Manley’s Lenyam Mystery
Novice Mr Peter Leyden’s Gowran Flavia
Puppy  Mr Stephen Williams’ Bencholka Black Lady Kara

3rd FRS Cotswolds Area

Open Mr Phil Bruton’s Shirlett Skylark
Novice Ms Christine Robertson’s Cleodale Alyssa
Novice Mrs Hilary Rosser’s Mahinda Artichoke handler – Ms Liz Widdows
Puppy  Ms Nicki Wellfair’s Trephilip River Alchemist

4th NEFRA

Open Mrs Gill Awty’s Rainbow Queen of Maddistream handler – Mr Garry Ellison (right)
Novice Mrs Caroline Hewison’s Maddistream Indigo Jack at Casblaidd (left centre)
Novice Mr Keith Aldred’s Eskwind’s Chloe’s Boy (left)
Puppy Mr Chris Hewison’s Pepsmark Jet Stream at Casblaidd (right centre)

Top DogJudges Choice and Top Open Dog – Mr Rob Willatt’s Gowran Indigo Extra

Top Novice Dog and the Rasanen Trophy – Mrs Chris Player’s Wayworthy Anastacia

Top puppy – Mrs Lynne Mastroianni’s Tygwyn Tawney Porthos

Wayworthy Anastacia

NEFRA’s 7th Championship Show 2014

Judges – Miss Becky Johnson (Dogs) and Mrs Roz Bellamy (Bitches) Referee Mrs Val Orme.

Best In Show and Dog CC Helen Fox’s Steelriver Blazin Hot at Blacktoft JW (Pictured Below)
Reserve Best in Show and Bitch CC and BOS Sandra Stevenson’s Sh Ch Steelriver Heatwave JW ShCM
Reserve Dog CC Roy Douglas’ Sh Ch Greenbayhill Black Tuxedo
Reserve Bitch CC Hayley Walkers’ Lizzlog Kiss and Tell JW
Best Puppy in Show Katie Lutner’s Beautyfield’s Flashdance at Telurn (Imp DEU)
Best Veteran in Show Sally Collin’s Rainesgift Summer Thyme at Steeplehouse JW
Best Liver in Show Jacob’s and Holmes Charming Melvin Oasis of Peace JW (Imp Cze)
Best Working Caroline Hewison’s Donascimento Danilo
Winner of Special Members Open Dog or Bitch (Judged by Mrs V Orme) Hayley Walker’s Lizzlog Kiss me Quick JW ShCM

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Best In Show Steelriver Blazin Hot at Blacktoft JW

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Left to Right: Best In Show & Bitch CC Steelriver Blazin Hot at Blacktoft JW, Reserve Bitch CC Lizzlog Kiss and Tell JW Judge Miss R Johnson Best Veteran in Show Sally Collin’s Rainesgift Summer Thyme at Steeplehouse JW Judge Mrs R Bellamy Best Puppy in Show Katie Lutner’s Beautyfield’s Flashdance at Telurn (Imp DEU) Best Liver in Show Jacob’s and Holmes Charming Melvin Oasis of Peace JW (Imp Cze)

Thank you all our stewards for keeping the rings running smoothly and thanks to all the helpers.

Full Results can be viewed by following this link and photos only available by contacting Caroline Hewison

Becky A Johnson’s Judge’s report – DOGS

My sincerest thanks to the Committee of NEFRA for affording me the honour of judging dogs at their Championship Show. I had a wonderful day and would like to extend my gratitude to my hard working stewards – Bob Allen and Kath Trevor along with all those who brought their dogs forward for my consideration. It was a large entry and in many cases it was a very close call for the top placings.

I do have some concerns that seem to be creeping in. Firstly mouths. I don’t think I have ever encountered so many level or incorrect bites in one day. This is a worry as this is hereditary and care needs to be taken when breeding to try not to double up on it. Secondly there were a lot of dogs lacking the desired spring of rib. The standard states that the fore ribs should be flat with the body well ribbed up showing a gradual spring and well arched in the centre but lighter towards the quarters. In a great many cases my hands went straight along a body that was tubular in shape. This was not just in the youngsters but in fully mature dogs as well. The Flatcoat should not be as narrow as an Irish Setter in body but a great many were and thus there was not sufficient breadth and depth of chest when viewed from the front.

My final line up pleased me enormously with dogs that looked capable of fulfilling their function. My co-judge Mrs Roslyn Bellamy and I agreed on all the overall winners which was the icing on the cake – indeed the Dog CC and Bitch CC winners were litter brother and sister. Congratulations to the breeder who for many years now has produced some top quality Flatcoats.

Veteran (7, 3)
1st Jones’ Braemist Ocean Kestrel JW. A great favourite of mine. Upstanding male who

for me defines the typical character of a true Flatcoat. He never stops smiling! Classical head shape with good fill in beneath the eyes. Excels in layback of shoulder and return of upper arm. Deep chest with long ribcage and short strong loin. Powerful hindquarters with well set on tail. Excellent bone and feet. Sound and true on the move displaying good open side gait. BVD

2nd Hall’s Ch Blacktoft Stray Cat Strut at Ghilgrange. Well balanced all through with good head and expression. Correct layback of shoulder although not as good in return of upper arm as the winner. Excellent topline leading to well muscled hindquarters. Correct bone and well padded feet. Moved well.

3rd Holland’s Sh Ch Calzeat Causa Commotion at Flatcharm (Imp Swe). Completed a super trio of dogs. Well balanced and of the correct size. Excellent head and laughing expression. Clean through his neck to level topline. Not the feet of the first two and sadly out of coat today. Moved well with drive.

Special Veteran (1,1)

Minor Puppy (17, 2)
1st Warrington’s Woodavens Water Charmer. The naughtiest puppy in the class!

Although he is still at the roly poly stage he could not be denied for his overall type, construction and particularly bone – where so many puppies were lacking. Well shaped head with dark eye and small ears. Excels in his forehand construction. Deep chest with good length of rib. Despite wagging his tail hard so hard he still displayed accurate movement fore and aft and just had a better length of stride in profile than his litter brother who finished 2nd. BPD

2nd Warrington’s Woodavens Shiro Noda. Very similar to winner. Well balanced all through. Excellent head. Good shoulder – though not quite the return of upper arm as his brother which showed in the profile movement. Correct ribcage and hindquarters. I am sure they will change places many times.

3rd Millbank’s Kvicksans Eye Of The Storm NAF TAF. At just 6 months old he was giving everything away but his obvious qualities could not be overlooked. Excellent overall balance with super head and dark, kind eye. Needs to develop more in his forechest. Correct length of rib and well shaped hindquarters. Accurate movement. Very promising all through.

Puppy (11, 2)
1st Ashcroft’s Gunoak Obsidian. Shortlisted in strong MP class. Correct for size and

overall balance. Excellent head and expression. Deep chest and well ribbed back.

Hindquarters just need to develop more. Moved accurately.
2nd Bowen’s Candiliz Black Admiral for Clandrift. Taller all through than my winner.

Excellent head. Well laid shoulder and return of upper arm. Not the development in

chest and ribcage of the winner. Good bone and feet. Hind movement a little close. 3rd Fox’s Black Mica’s Likes It Hot (Imp Swe). Very up on his legs at present and needs

time to grow into himself. Excellent head and expression. Correct layback of shoulder. Good bone and feet. Good forward reach on the move although a little close going away.

Junior (8, 2)
1st Jones’ Blacktoft American Smooth. Excellent for type. Classic head with correct fill

in beneath the eyes and small well set ears. Good layback of shoulder and correct

depth of chest. His ribcage is well sprung and of good length leading to a strong short loin. Well shaped hindquarters with properly let down hocks. Excellent bone and feet. Movement was true fore and aft with good extension in profile. Although he had completely thrown his coat his overall type and balance won him this class which I was told later gave him his JW. Well done.

2nd Ross’s Islstrom Orrin. Quality dog from this kennel who was giving away a bit in age today and therefore did not have quite the maturity of winner. Classical head with good length and depth of muzzle. Correct forequarters and good length of ribcage. Excellent bone and the best of feet. Moved well at one with his handler.

3rd Shelley’s Pajanbeck You Sexy Thing Rivage. Well balanced and of the correct size. Very typical head with dark eye. A little stuffy in neck. Correct depth of chest with good length of ribcage and short loin. I would like a little more width of second thigh but this should come. Excellent feet. Sound, steady movement.

Yearling (7, 3)
1st Walker-Cotton’s Flatcharm Tobermory. Very promising youngster. Excellent head.

Good layback of shoulder. I would like a little more length of upper arm. Correct

depth of chest and spring of rib. Strong hindquarters. Moved well.
2nd Perry’s Casanjay Demetrius. Well balanced all through. Not the refinement in head

of the winner. Correct layback of shoulder and return of upper arm. Excels in depth and length of ribcage. Excellent bone and feet. Winner was more positive on the move.

3rd Nelson’s Byeways Parklane Hawk. Correct size and good overall balance. Little strong in back skull. Good layback of shoulder and corresponding return of upper arm. Well made hindquarters with excellent bone and feet. Fore and aft movement could be tidier.

Novice (5)
1st Fox’s Black Mica’s Likes It Hot (Imp Swe). 3rd in Puppy
2nd Hall’s Ghilgrange Noggin The Nog. Up to height and very much at the “legs and

wings” stage at the moment. Good head with level topline and strong hindquarters. I

would like a little more bone all through. Excellent feet.
3rd Hammersley’s Ghilgrange Dudley Do Right. Another who will need a lot of time to

come to his best. Pleasing head and expression. Needs to develop through his chest and ribcage. Excellent bone and feet. Movement very close behind at present.

Graduate (10, 2)
1st Blain’s Rotherfield First Request JW. Excellent for overall type and balance.

Classical well shaped head with correct fill in beneath the eyes. Good reach of neck into well laid shoulder and return of upper arm. His chest is of the correct width and

depth leading through to a well sprung rib and short loin. Strong hindquarters.

Moved well with drive.
2nd Jacobs and Holmes’ Charming Melvin Oasis of Peace JW (imp Cze). Another quality

dog whom I liked very much. Good head with dark eye and correct depth of muzzle. Well laid shoulder and correct length of ribcage. Well muscled hindquarters with excellent bone. Good movement in profile – not quite as accurate as the winner fore and aft.

3rd Creasey’s Willowswind Orion’s Star. Well balanced very workmanlike dog. Not quite the head of the first two. Good layback of shoulder and return of upper arm. Correct depth of chest and well ribbed back. Correct turn of stifle with good bone. Moved and showed well.

Post Graduate (17, 5)
1st Jones’ Toutnoir Hiriwa Tohuga of Benvellyn JW. This dog displays the classic type of

a true Flatcoat. He is of the correct size and balance. Head of correct proportions with smooth flat cheeks and good depth of muzzle. His forehand construction was probably the best of the day with the shoulder and upper arm of equal length allowing his forelegs to be correctly placed under the body. Excellent depth and width of chest with the ribcage well sprung and going right back into a strong short loin. Well muscled hindquarters with correct tailset and low hocks. Excellent bone and feet. On the move he showed good drive once settled.

2nd Reading’s Sastrugi Beautiful Sunrise at Sabarka. Another really good dog who pushed the winner hard. Excellent head with an expression that continually smiled up at me. Correct forehand construction with good length and spring of rib. Good bone. Not quite the feet of winner. Sound, driving movement.

3rd Romeo-Dieste’s Hopevalley Morning Mayhem JW ShCM. Completed a quality trio. Good head and expression. Correct layback of shoulder. I would like a little more length of upper arm. Good through his ribcage to hindquarters. Correct bone and feet. Moved well.

Limit (11, 3)
1st Fox’s Steelriver Blazing Hot At Blacktoft JW. This dog turned out to be my find of

the day. My eye was immediately drawn to him for his correct size, balance and he is so workmanlike – totally free from any exaggerations which are creeping into the breed nowadays. Excels in his head with correct fill in beneath the eyes and long muzzle of the correct depth. Clean neck leading to well laid shoulder. To be critical I would like a little more pronouncement of forechest, however his chest has plenty of depth and width allowing his elbows to work freely alongside the ribcage which is well sprung and of correct length. His loin is short and strong leading to powerful

well muscled hindquarters. Excellent bone and feet. Although not profuse in feathering his coat is of the correct density. Powerful mover – so sound and true. He left me in no doubt that he could go all day in the field – truly fit for function. Delighted to award him his first CC and in complete agreement of my co-judge BIS.

2nd Gale’s Willowswind Whispering Elm JW. Another quality dog. Slightly taller than my winner but still very well balanced all through. Excels in head, with dark eye and small ears. Clean neck into well laid shoulder and correct length of upper arm. Good depth and length of ribcage leading through to powerful hindquarters. Excellent bone and feet. Really powered round the ring showing good open side gait. As always beautifully presented and shown by his extremely competent young handler. Close up for RCC.

3rd Lutner & Holland’s Telurn Already In Trouble at Flatcharm. Completed a quality trio. Excellent head with good lay of shoulder and return of upper arm. Good depth of chest. I would prefer a little more spring of rib. Excellent topline. Moved well with drive.

Open (10, 4)
1st Douglas’ Greenbayhill Black Tuxedo. Very workmanlike well balanced dog – another

totally free from exaggeration. Similar in type to my limit winner – they are related! Good head and expression. Correct layback of shoulder and corresponding return of upper arm. Level topline with good length and depth of ribcage. Strong hindquarters with correct tail set and well let down hocks. Excellent bone and feet. Moved well at one with his handler. In excellent coat. Carrying a little overweight today which ultimately cost him. RCC.

2nd Dalziel-Scott & Scott’s Sh Ch Branchalwood Daer Water. Another very classical dog as one would always expect from this famous kennel. Beautiful head with dark eye and the kindest expression. His forehand construction is copybook as is his depth and spring of rib. Well made hindquarters with excellent bone and feet. Moved well but not quite the rear drive of winner today. A worthy titleholder nonetheless.

3rd Hills’ Branchalwood Benrioch at Lindisfarne. Very workmanlike dog of the correct size. Not quite the head of the first two but excellent overall construction. Correct angulation fore and aft with good depth and length of ribcage. Excellent bone and feet. Moved well.

Special Liver (2)
1st Charming Melvin Oasis of Peace JW (imp Cze).
2nd Evan’s Gemswin Relight My Fire. 10 months old. Well grown – just needing time to

come together. Pleasing head with dark eye. Strong hindquarters. Excellent bone. Moved well.

Special Working (3, 2)
1st Hewison’s Maddistream Indigo Jack at Casblaidd. Very workmanlike all through with pleasing head and dark eye. Level topline with strong well muscled hindquarters. Excellent bone and feet. Moved out soundly.

Roslyn Bellamy Judge’s Report – Bitches

I was honoured to be invited to judge Bitches at the Northern England Flatcoated Retriever Association Championship Show. I was pleased with the exhibits and I had a quality entry in my Junior, Limit and Open Classes. Sadly, there were a few absentees due to an outbreak of Kennel Cough. An excellent size ring to allow the dogs to move out freely, however, a few close movements evident in the lower classes and a couple of level bites too. Overall, the bitches were presented in gleaming condition and with superb temperaments. Many thanks must go to my Stewards Chris Whitmore and Harry Nelson who did a professional job of keeping the ring flowing at all times. My class winners were excellent examples of the breed and I thank all the exhibitors for their entries and sportsmanship. My Co-Judge and I had no difficulty in agreeing decisions and were thrilled that at the end of the day our two CC winners were litter brother and sister! Many congratulations to the Best in Show winner, Ms Helen Fox’s Steelriver Blazin Hot at Blacktoft JW; my Bitch CC winner Miss Sandra Stevenson with Sh. Ch. Steelriver Heatwave JW. ShCM; my Res CC winner, Mrs Linda Walker’s Lizzlog Kiss and Tell JW, handled by Miss Hayley Walker and my Best Puppy Bitch, Miss Katie Lutner’s Beautyfield’s Flashdance at Telurn (Imp Deu) who went on to be Best Puppy In Show. Also an absolute pleasure to award Best Veteran Bitch to Rainesgift Summer Thyme at Steeplehouse JW who also went on to take Best Veteran in Show. The Knight & Jacobs family’s Gemswin Disco Inferno; Best Liver Bitch, and finally, Mrs Caroline Hewison’s Donascimento Danilo, Best Working Bitch and Best Working in Show. A really enjoyable day with a super friendly atmosphere, thank you NEFRA.

Veteran Bitch – 7 entries (1 abs)

1st Joyce’s Rainesgift the Dawn of Tyme for Stranfaer JW. Superb bitch with a stunning outline. Classic moulded head with dark eye, well set on ears. Good reach of neck into correctly angulated shoulders. Well muscled rear quarters with the best feet. Super topline and tailset. Moved well. As always, giving her handler a hard time.

2nd Tomlinson’s Sh. Ch. Rainesgift Clemence. Another super bitch from this kennel. Again all the attributes of my first place, just carrying a little too much weight at the moment which spoiled her racy finish. Another bitch that has the most excellent feet, good bone and superb movement.

3rd Mr R & Mrs C Malz’s Ger/Vdg Ch. Calebri’s for Your Eyes Only.

Special Veteran Bitch – 2 entries

1st Mr & Mrs Collins Rainesgift Summer Thyme at Steeplehouse JW. What a delight to see this 12yrs and 8 moths lady power round the ring giving her handler Anne Barnett a hard job of keeping up! Excellent type with the sweetest head, dark eye and correct scissor bite. Good angulation all round, and again super feet. Delighted to see her win Best Veteran in Show.

2nd Mrs Ann Brook’s Culmquill It’s a Hazilazy Day JW. Another lovely old lady enjoying her day out. Moved a little steadily showing her age. Correct head and

dark eye, well constructed all through, just could not command the presence of my first place.

Minor Puppy Bitch – 7 entries (2 abs)

1st Miss K Lutner’s Beautyfield’s Flashdance at Telurn (Imp Deu). Classic bitch puppy who stood out in this class. One piece moulded head with dark eye of good shape with sweet expression. Well set on neat ears and correct scissor bite. Good reach of neck into well angulated shoulders with good length in upper arm. Good bone down to tight feet. Moved at one with her handler.

2nd Mr D Ashcroft’s Gunoak Emerald. Sweet bitch of just 8 months. Again good overall outline with correct angulation all round, just preferred the upper arm length and topline of my winner. Handled tenderly to get the best from this little girl.

3rd Mrs M Romeo-Dieste’s Yonsaff Vienna by Hopevalley. What a happy girl on her first day out. At just 6 months and 4 days took it all in her stride and moved confidently.

Puppy Bitch – 8 entries (2 abs)

1st Mrs M & Mr J.L. Dalziel-Scott & Scott’s Branchalwood Strathwyvis (AI). What a sweet classic bitch. Moulded head, dark eye, well set on ears and after a little gentle encouragement, a correct scissor bite. Good defined brisket with correct shoulder placement. Good rear angulation with super topline and tailset, carried on the move round the ring at a nice pace for a young pup.

2nd 2nd Mr D Ashcroft’s Gunoak Emerald. Second in the last class. 3rd Mrs S Groom’s Candiliz Black Velvet.

Junior Bitch – 15 entries (6 abs)

1st Mrs H Fox’s Blacktoft Burlesque JW. This bitch shone in this class, I really like her. Correct size, lovely moulded head with correct shaped dark eye. Scissor bite. Clean flowing lines with good angulation all round. Level topline and tailset with muscles to die for. Good strong bone and tight feet. Very workmanlike, but elegant too. A super young lady who had a bright future I am sure.

2nd Miss K & Mrs S Wojciechowska & Richards’ Cornfolk Thimbleberi. Another really quality bitch with super head and dark well shaped eye. Good length of upper arm and lay back of shoulder. Good bone and tight feet. Level topline and tailset. Moved really well.

3rd Mrs H. Tomlinson’s Rainesgift Bide Your Time.

Yearling Bitch – 9 entries (5 abs)

1st Ms I Gilchrist’s Gloi Dubh Blue Moon over Ardmhor Super bitch, very feminine with correct well moulded head with dark eye and gentle expression. Good

reach of neck into correctly angulated shoulders, good bone, tight elbows and feet. Moved really well although just a little proud of her tail on occasion.

2nd Miss K & Mrs S Wojciechowska & Richards’ Cornfolk Thimbleberi, second in the previous class.

3rd Mr P & Mrs S Goodman’s Keepersway Gracie to Beanit.

Novice Bitch – 6 entries – (2 absent)

1st Mrs M & Mr J.L. Dalziel-Scott & Scott’s Branchalwood Strathwyvis (AI) – 1st in Puppy Bitch.

2nd Mrs S, Mrs G & Mr M Knight & Jacobs Gemswin Disco Inferno. Liver bitch excellent condition. Most attractive head with dark eye and correct scissor bite. Good angulation all round. In full coat, moved with drive and ever wagging tail.

3rd Mr B & Mrs K Perry’s Casanjay Kishi.

Graduate Bitch – 4 entries (1 absent)

1st Mrs C & Mr L Malone’s Kissock Weesleekit for Kirkbeck JW. Bitch of correct size and type. Lovely moulded head with dark eye and mischievous expression. Good reach of neck into well laid shoulder construction. Good bone and tight feet. Well muscled rear quarters which drove her round the ring with style. Another quality bitch to watch with interest.

2nd Mrs T & Miss C Gale’s Willowswind Maias Wish. Up to size elegant bitch with good head and dark eye. Excellent reach of neck into correct shoulder placement. Just out of coat today. Moved well with her proficient handler.

3rd WILLIAMS G & GOODWIN S Wistaston Love Bird .

Post Graduate Bitch – 12 entries (4 abs)

1st Mrs J Smith’s Montegrino Toasted Teacake. Such an elegant bitch in full coat. Attractive one piece head with dark eye and kind expression. Correct scissor bite. Good angulation all round with nice tight elbows, good bone and best of feet. Moved really well. A classy Flatcoat.

2nd Mrs D Brooks & Mrs S Ayling’s Flatham’s Gaode Delbax from Castlerock JW (Imp Swe) Another bitch of correct size. Not in full coat today, but all attributes of my first place. Well muscled with level topline and tailset. Good bone and feet.

3rd Mrs C Murray’s Araminta Glass at Gayplume.

Limit Bitch – 15 entries (4 abs)

1st Mrs L. Walker’s Lizzlog Kiss and Tell JW. Gorgeous bitch of correct size. Elegant outline with super head and dark kind eye. Well set on ears with good reach of neck and correct front angulation. Tight elbows, strong bone and best of feet.

Superb topline and tailset. In full gleaming coat. Moved powerfully round the ring. Delighted to award her the Reserve Bitch CC.

2nd Mr & Mrs R. Ross’s Islstrom Torrachilty JW. Again another favourite of mine, such a glamorous bitch with sweetest head and well shaped dark eye. Good reach of neck into super shoulder placement, tight elbows with good bone and feet. Well muscled in beautiful coat and condition. Just splitting hairs here, but preferred the topline and tailset on my winner.

3rd Mrs D Brooks’ Castlerock Stormy Song JW.

Open Bitch – 7 entries

1st Miss S Stevenson’s Sh. Ch. Steelriver Heatwave JW ShCM. Wow! This bitch just fills the eye. Perfect size with classic head, dark eye and naughty expression. Superb front assembly with tight elbows. Good spring of rib. Strong bone and best of feet. Well muscled rear quarters with excellent topline and tailset. Moved straight and true with good forward extension. She flowed round the ring to take top honours today. Delighted to award her the Bitch CC.

2nd` Mr R & Mrs C Malz’s Ger/Vdh/Lux Ch Black Mica’s for Honor and Glory. Delightful elegant bitch of correct size with super head and dark correctly shaped eye. Nice tight well set on ears. Super reach of neck into well angulated shoulders, tight elbows. Just would prefer tighter feet. Topline and tailset all correct with well muscled rear construction. In lovely condition and presented beautifully. Strongly considered for Res CC.

3rd Miss H Walker’s Lizzlog Kiss me Quick JW ShCM.

Special Liver Bitch – 5 entries (3 abs)

1st Mrs S, Mrs G & Mr M Knight & Jacobs Gemswin Disco Inferno

2nd Mr & Mrs Trevor’s Dark Devotion Zuccess Hip Zone at Trevorsilk (Imp Nld). Lighter weight bitch with a dark liver coat. Moved well.

Special Working Bitch – 2 entries

1st Mr & Mrs C. Hewison’s Donascimento Danilo. Sweet youngster with well moulded head and dark eye. In super hard condition. Moved well. Best Working Bitch.

2nd Mrs C Wells’ Ir. Sh. Ch. Gilduffe Ceili. This bitch was carrying a little too much weight today although she moved very well round the ring. Good overall construction with nice head and in super coat.

Val Orme’s Judges Critique – Brace, Stakes & Junior Handling

My thanks to NEFRA for inviting me to be Referee and also judge for the stakes and junior handling classes. Although not called upon to referee I enjoyed judging the classes I had.

BRACE ( 9, 3a )
I did enjoy judging this class. Attempting to get two lively flatcoats to stand and move together is no mean feat , even for the experienced handler. So consequently some good individual dogs were unplaced.

1st Mr. B & Mrs. K M Perry. Two black bitches, evenly matched in size and construction with matching pretty heads and soft expressions. Stood well together and moved well in unison with their handler.

2nd Mrs M E Romeo-Dieste. Dog and bitch, similar in looks and of good construction. Standing and moving well together as a brace.

3rd Mrs H M Fox.

JUNIOR HANDLING 6-11 Years No entries

12- 16 years

1st Georgina Mellor Very confident and smartly dressed young lady, who handled her dog very competently throughout. She followed all my instructions, showing and moving her dog round at a good pace. She was in complete control of her dog at all times, always aware of my position. Although she stood alone she was a worthy winner and I am sure we will be seeing a lot more of her in future.

SPECIAL MEMBERS OPEN DOG OR BITCH (14,4a ) 1st Walkers` LIZZLOG KISS ME QUICK JW ShCM

Well constructed bitch of correct size with a lovely feminine head and soft expression. Good length of neck into well laid shoulders and level topline, good bone and super tight feet. Presenting a lovely outline standing and moved out well with drive.
2nd Holland`s Sh.Ch. CALZEAT CAUSA COMMOTION AT FLATCHARM (Imp Swe )

A dog I have always liked. Sire of the winner and sharing a lot of the same attributes. Typical moulded head and kind eye. Good reach of neck , balanced in outline with correct angulation. Sound, true movement. Just preferred the feet of the winner.
3rd Jacobs & Holmes` CHARMING MELVIN OASIS OF PEACE (Imp Cze ) JW 2 year old liver dog with a good head and soft melting expression. Balanced outline in good coat and condition. Lively outgoing character with a constant wagging tail. Moved well.

NEFRA’s 6th Championship Show 2013

Fenton Manor Sports Complex on Sunday 3rd November 2013

Dog Judge: Mrs J. Bird (Shiredale)
Bitches Mr M. Anderson (Cannimore)
Referee: Mr. D. Bellamy (Woodfinch)

Change of Judge – Sadly Jenny Donnelly had to withdraw from her judging appointment at this show due to ill health – our change of judge in the bitch ring was Mr Mike Anderson (Cannimore).

BEST IN SHOW
Hall & Twigger Ms D & Mr B
CH BLACKTOFT STRAY CAT STRUT WITH GHILGRANGE
RESERVE BEST IN SHOW
Murray Mrs H C
GAYPLUME EBON FLOW
BEST OPPOSITE SEX
Murray Mrs H C
GAYPLUME EBON FLOW
BEST PUPPY IN SHOW
Walker Miss H S
LIZZLOG SWEENEY TODD
BEST VETERAN IN SHOW
Hall & Twigger Ms D & Mr B
CH BLACKTOFT STRAY CAT STRUT WITH GHILGRANGE
BEST LIVER IN SHOW
Hutchison Mr D & Mrs B
CASBLAIDD QUEEN BEE AT WAVERTON
BEST WORKING IN SHOW
Hewison Mr & Mrs C
HARVEST MOON OF CASBLAIDD
DOG CC
Hall & Twigger Ms D & Mr B
CH BLACKTOFT STRAY CAT STRUT WITH GHILGRANGE
RES DOG CC
Watts Mr J & Mrs J
BYEWAYS BE MY GUEST
BEST PUPPY DOG
Walker Miss H S
LIZZLOG SWEENEY TODD
BITCH CC
Murray Mrs H C
GAYPLUME EBON FLOW
RES BITCH CC
Walker Miss H S
LIZZLOG KISS ME QUICK JW
BEST PUPPY BITCH
Walker Mrs L
LIZZLOG ANNIE GET YOUR GUN

Read the full set of results here

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NEFRA’s 5th Championship Show 2012

held at Fenton Manor Sports Complex, Stoke-on-Trent 4th Nov 2012

Judges:
Dogs – Mrs V E Orme (Elmstock)
Bitches – Mr P E Forster (Wizardwood)
Referee, Junior Handling & Brace – Mr R I S Ashcroft (Keepersway)

(Best Veteran, Working & Liver) (Best in Show) (Reserve Best In Show & Best Opposite Sex) (Best Puppy)

Best In Show

BEST IN SHOW – Tomlinson’s – Rainesgift Over the Moon JW

RESERVE BEST IN SHOW – Jones’ – Sh Ch Benvellyn Cape Grace JW 
BEST OPPOSITE SEX – Jones’ – Sh Ch Benvellyn Cape Grace JW
BEST PUPPY IN SHOW – Clarke’s – Lussac Starlight
BEST VETERAN IN SHOW – Hewison’s – Harvest Moon of Casblaidd
BEST LIVER IN SHOW – Hewison’s – Harvest Moon of Casblaidd
BEST WORKING – Hewison’s – Harvest Moon of Casblaidd

DOGS

Judge – Mrs V E Orme (Elmstock)
read Mrs Orme’s critique here

Veteran Dog (7 entries – 2 absentees)
1st & BVD Oxford’s Taranbeck Last Fusilier
2nd Stucke’s Shiredale Magic Flute for Penyfells JW
3rd Bellamy’s Springlindi Sullivan
Res Broadbent’s Blackshyne Super Trouper JW ShCM
VHC Broadbent’s Dunctonwood Cosmic Charlie
Special Veteran Dog (1 entries – 0 absentees)
1st Green’s Hertarns Dr Pepper ShCM
Minor Puppy Dog (9 entries – 1 absentees)
1st Lutner & Holland’s Telurn Already in Trouble at Flatcharm
2nd Ross’ Downstream Face the Music
3rd Connor & Davies’ Harlistream Astrada
Res Wojciechowska & Richards’ Matlaras Rebus at Cornfolk
VHC Hewison’s Venus in Transit over Casblaidd
Puppy Dog (8 entries – 1 absentee)
1st & BPD Godefroy’s Castlerock Magic’s Dream About Fenwood
2nd Colson’s Windyhollows Ragamuffin
3rd Curtis’ Tallistar Midnight Ayre
Res Connor & Davies’ Harlistream Astrada
VHC Wojciechowska & Richards’ Matlaras Rebus at Cornfolk
Junior Dog (4 entries – 0 absentees)
1st Godefroy’s Castlerock Magic’s Dream About Fenwood
2nd Jacobs’ L’Amai Texas Tommy Swing (Imp SVN)
3rd Curtis’ Tallistar Midnight Ayre
Res Ryder & Thomson’s Jaskar Sound of Scott
Yearling Dog (3 entries – 0 absentee)
1st Heslop’s Wainhawke Woodlander
2nd Wrigley’s Flatcharm Boogie Woogie
3rd McQuillan’s Gemswin Black Magic
Novice Dog (2 entries – 0 absentees)
1st Heslop’s Wainhawke Woodlander
2nd Harris’ Marjosi Springtime Charmer
Graduate Dog (9 entries – 1 absentee)
1st Fox’s Steelriver Blazin’ Hot at Blacktoft
2nd Egginton’s Glendaruel Sea The Stars with Pajanbeck
3rd Romeo-Dieste Hopevalley Morning Mayhem JW
Res Hewison’s Pepsmark Jet Stream at Casblaidd
VHC Broadbent’s Hallbent October Toccata
Post Graduate Dog (13 entries – 2 absentees)
1st & RCC Horner’s Pajanbeck Magic Moments
2nd Brook’s Culmquill Makin’ Whoopee
3rd Whitmore’s Castlerock Magic’s Stake on Clearfield
Res Fisher’s Maijerond Black Magic of Sawbrook
VHC Gulbis’ Gayplume Vital Spark
Limit Dog (11 entries – 3 absentees)
1st & CC Tomlinson’s Rainesgift Over the Moon JW
2nd Winton’s Braidwynn Bennigan
3rd Scaife’s Shennanjoy Stowaway
Res Enticknap’s Tessera Trademark
VHC Nicholls’ Llantrussa Eton Mess with Lineover
Open Dog (6 entries – 0 absentees)
1st Brady’s Llantrussa Head over Heels to Bordercot
2nd Moors & Allen’s Sh Ch Woodavens Crackerjack JW
3rd Dyrén’s Seu(U)Ch NouCh Castlerock Simply Magic
Res Walker’s Rainesgift Hucklebury Finn to Lizzlog JW
VHC Ostman’s Seu(U)Ch Caci’s Sorry I’m Taken
Special Liver Dog (4 entries – 0 absentees)
1st Colson’s Windyhollows Brere Bear
2nd Knight, Jacobs & Holmes’ Gemswin Son Of A Preacherman with Candidacasa JW
3rd Nicholls’ Llantrussa Eton Mess with Lineover
Res Oxford’s Taranbeck Sorrel Legend
Special Working Dog (5 entries – 0 absentees)
1st Colson’s Windyhollows Brere Bear
2nd Hewison’s Maddistream Indigo Jack at Casblaidd SGWC FTA
3rd Hewison’s Pepsmark Jet Stream at Casblaidd
Res Lambert’s Wizardwood Storm River via Cheseridge

BITCHES – Judge Mr P E Forster (Wizardwood)
read Mr Forster’s critique here

Veteran Bitch (9 entries – 1 absentee)
1st & BVB Hewison’s Harvest Moon of Casblaidd
2nd Brook’s Culmquill It’s a Hazilazy Day JW
3rd Buckley’s ShCh Branchalwood Aylanfara of Buckleyhill ShCM
Res Joyce’s Rainesgift The Dawn of Tyme for Stranfaer JW
VHC Enticknap’s Brightstart Orfhlaith to Tessera
Special Veteran Bitch (4 entries – 0 absentees)
1st Collins’ Rainesgift Summer Thyme at Steeplehouse JW
2nd Rees’ Eskwinds About Time
3rd Bowen’s Blackshyne Summer Melody at Clandrift JW ShCM
Res Reid’s Braidwynn Basileia of Orkhatos
Minor Puppy Bitch (18 entries – 0 absentees)
1st Knight & Jacobs’ Never Ending Story by Gemswin
2nd Lutner & Lutner’s Telurn Already Hot Gossip
3rd Brooks & Ayling’s Flatham’s Gaode Delbax from Castlerock
Res Johnson’s Downstream Fait Accompli
VHC Stevenson’s Blacktoft Misty Blue Steelriver
Puppy Bitch (8 entries – 0 absentees)
1st & BPB Clarke’s Lussac Starlight
2nd Brooks & Ayling’s Flatham’s Gaode Delbax from Castlerock
3rd Saich’s Lincoly Black Magic
Res Stevenson’s Blacktoft Misty Blue Steelriver
VHC Francis’ Windyhollows Polly
Junior Bitch (11 entries – 0 absentees)
1st Clarke’s Lussac Starlight
2nd Bowen’s Bochilbarley Dark Moon over Clandrift
3rd Ryder’s Jaskar Sound of Iona
Res Buckley’s Buckleyhill Venus
VHC Lawrence-Teulon’s Onyxro Arcella
Yearling Bitch (8 entries – 2 absentees)
1st Reid’s Orkhatos Elektra
2nd Walker’s Lizzlog Kiss and Tell JW
3rd Buckley’s Buckleyhill Venus
Res Murray’s Araminta Glass at Gayplume
VHC Saich’s Lincoly Hidden Treasure
Novice Bitch (4 entries – 0 absentees)
1st Smith’s Castlerock Ultimate Moment
2nd Saich’s Lincoly Jewel in the Crown
3rd Lawrence-Teulon’s Onyxro Arcella
Res Dent’s Onyxro Cassiopeia for Ollieart
Graduate Bitch (11 entries – 0 absentees)
1st Colson’s Eskwinds Driving Miss Daisy to Windyhollows
2nd Winton’s Braidwynnn Brieghd JW
3rd Rees’ Eskwinds Drunk on Moonshine
Res Barnett’s Pajanbeck Welcum to My World
VHC Jones’ Benvellyn Caprea JW
Post Graduate Bitch (17 entries – 2 absentees)
1st Ross’ Islstrom Torrachilty
2nd Joyce’s Stranfaer Lucy Locket JW
3rd Collins’ Steeplehouse Gift of Thyme
Res Murray’s Gayplume Tickled Pink
VHC Rees’ Eskwinds Drunk on Moonshine
Limit Bitch (19 entries – 5 absentees)
1st Oxford’s Taranbeck Sorrel Timeless
2nd Tomlinson’s Rainesgift Fleur de Luna JW
3rd Smitherman’s Benvellyn Cape Little Karoo
Res Rees’ Eskwinds Chasing Moonbeams
VHC Fox’s Blacktoft Blue Like Jazz
Open Bitch (15 entries – 0 absentees)
1st & RBIS Jones’ Sh Ch Benvellyn Cape Grace JW
2nd & RCC Dalziel-Scott & Scott’s Branchalwood Lia Fail JW
3rd Ross’ Islstrom Little Missy JW
Res Stevenson’s Steelriver Sunny Spell ShCM
VHC Tomlinson’s Sh Ch Rainesgift Clemence
Special Liver Bitch (6 entries – 0 absentees)
1st & BL Hewison’s Harvest Moon of Casblaidd
2nd Knight & Jacobs’ L’Amai Lindy Hop by Gemswin
3rd Oxford’s Taranbeck Sorrel Timeless
Res Trevor’s Trevorsilk Galaxy Starlet
VHC Colson’s Windyhollows Winnipeg
Special Working Bitch (7 entries – 0 absentees)
1st & BW Hewison’s Harvest Moon of Casblaidd
2nd Rees’ Eskwinds About Time
3rd Rees’ Eskwinds Chasing Moonbeams
Res Wells’ Gilduffe Ceili

 

SPECIAL MEMBERS’ OPEN DOG OR BITCH (10 entries – 5 absentees)
1st Fox’s Steelriver Blazin Hot at Blacktoft
2nd Colson’s Eskwinds Driving Miss Daisy to Windyhollows
3rd Joyce’s Stranfaer Lucy Locket JW
Res Wells’ Gilduffe Ceili
VHC Holland & Webster’s Sh Ch Calzeat Cwite a Catch at Flatcharm

BRACE & JUNIOR HANDLING Judge – Mr R I S Ashcroft (Keepersway)

Brace (4 entries – 0 absentees)
1st Mr B & Mrs G Broadbent
2nd Mr R & Mrs S Green
3rd Mr K D & Mrs S J Rees
Res Mrs M A Reid
Junior Handling 6-11 years (0 entries)
Junior Handling 12-16 years (1 entry)
1st Laura Lee – Age 14

Peter Forster’s  Judge’s Critique for Bitch Classes

May I firstly thank NEFRA, the FRS and the FRC of S for the lovely surprise presentation to me of a salver at the commencement of the show. It was a very kind thought.

I would like to thank NEFRA for inviting me to judge. My thanks to my two very efficient stewards Ann and Steve and to my very patient note taker. Finally my thanks to the exhibitors for giving me such a lovely entry of beautiful bitches. It was such an honour to be allowed to judge them.

I have one or two critical comments. The first is the excessive use of treats. Handlers should bear in mind the effects. Offering treats or tossing them up and down can alter the appearance of the head and move the centre of gravity and therefore the balance of the dog. The other comment is wrong positioning of the head when looking at teeth. A scissor bite can change to level bite.

I had a very enjoyable day judging and was in complete agreement with my co-judge

Veteran Bitch 9 entries, 1 absent

1st

2nd

3rd

Hewison’s Harvest Moon of Casblaidd

Lovely workmanlike liver bitch. Correct size. Feminine head. Correct length of neck Good front. Correct shoulder and stifle angles. Level top line which she held in movement. Moved very well. Delighted she went on to Best Veteran Bitch then with my co-judge Best Veteran in Show.

Brook’s Culmquill It’s a Hazilazy Day JW

Very nice bitch. Good front and correct shoulder angles. Level top line which she held in movement. Moved well.

Buckley’s Sh Ch Branchalwood Aylanfara of Buckleyhill ShCM.

Another nice bitch. Feminine head. Good front. Good angles though out. Not so good feet as 1and 2.

Special Veteran Bitch 4 entries 0 absentees

1st

2nd

3rd

Collins Rainesgift Summer Thyme at Steeplehouse JW

Lovely feminine head. Good length of neck. Good front, shoulder and stifle angles. Level top line. Moved well.

Rees’ Eskwinds About Time

Nice feminine head. Good neck. Level top line. Good front. Good shoulder and stifle angles. A little longer in back than 1.

Bowen’s Blackshyne Summer Melody at Clandrift JW ShCM
Feminine head. Level top line. Good shoulder angle. Hocks well let down.

Minor Puppy Bitch 8 entries 0 absentees
1st Knight & Jacob’s Never Ending Story by Gemswin

Well balanced bitch. Lovely feminine head. Level top line Good front. Correct shoulder and stifle. Good feet and right amount of bone. Moved well.

2nd. Lutner & Lutner’s Telurn Already Hot Gossip
Similar in most aspects to 1.Did not have quite the movement.

3rd Brooks & Ayling’s Flatham’s Gaode Delbax from Castlerock

Very young looking, but very feminine head. Good length of neck. Good front, level top line and moved well.

Puppy Bitch 8 entries 0 absentees

1st

2nd

Clarke’s Lussac Starlight

Compact bitch of the right size for her age. Lovely feminine head. Correct length of neck. Good front. Correct shoulder and angles. Level top line which she held moving. Moved well. Pleased to give her Best Puppy Bitch then with my co-judge Best Puppy in Show.

Brooks & Ayling’s Flatham’s Gaode Delbax from Castlerock 3rd Saich’s Lincoly Black Magic

Nice head and neck. Good front. Correct angles. Level top line. Moved well.

Junior Bitch 11entries 0 absentees 1st Clarke’s Lussac Starlight

2nd

3rd

Bowen’s Bochibarley Dark Moon over Clandrift

Well balanced. Feminine head. Good length of neck. Good front. Correct shoulder and stifle angles. Level top line. Moved well.

Ryder’s Jaskar Sound of Iona

Very well balanced. Shown in very good muscular condition. Nice head. Good front. Well laid back shoulders. Moved well.

Yearling Bitch 8 entries 2 absentees

1st

2nd

3rd

Reid’s Orkatos Elektra

Lovely feminine head. Correct length of neck. Good front. Correct shoulder and stifle angles. Level top line. Good feet. Moved well.

Walker’s Lizzlog Kiss and Tell

My size. Feminine head. Good front. Correct shoulder and stifle angles. Level top line. Excellent feet. Pushed 1 very hard.

Buckley’s Buckleyhill Venus
Another lovely bitch. All previous comments apply. Again pushed hard.

Novice Bitch 4 entries 0 absentees

1st

2nd

Smith’s Castlerock Ultimate Moment

Lovely head. Correct length of neck down to good front. Well laid back shoulders. Level top line. Good feet. Moved well.

Saich’s Lincoly Jewel in the Crown.

Nice head. Good length of neck. Good front. Level top line. Slightly longer in back than 1. Moved well.

3rd Lawrence – Teulon’s Onyxro Arcella
Feminine head. Correct neck. Good front. Level top line. Feet could be tighter.

Graduate Bitch 11 Entries 0 absentees
1st Colson’s Driving Miss Daisy to Windyhollows

Correct sized compact bitch. Good length of neck. Excellent front. Well laid back shoulders. Good turn of stifle. Level top line. Moved well.

2nd Winton’s Braidwynn Brieghd JW

Another lovely bitch. Good head with lovely kind eye. Level top line. Good turn of stifle to well let down hocks. Moved well.

3rd Rees’ Eskwinds Drunk on Moonshine

Yet another lovely bitch. Feminine head. Level top line. Good front. Shoulders well laid back. Good stifle angles. Moved well.

Post Graduate Bitch 17 entries 2 absentees

1st

2nd

3rd

Ross’ Islstrom Torrachilty

A bitch I have seen and loved as a puppy. Correct size. Lovely feminine head with kind eyes. Correct length of neck. Good front. Well laid back shoulders. Level top line. Good turn of stifle. Well balanced. Moved well.

Joyce’s Stranfaer Lucy Locket JW

Another nice sized bitch. Good balance. Feminine head with appealing eyes. Good reach of neck. Well laid back shoulders. Level top line. Moved well.

Collins’ Steeplehouse Gift of Thyme

Yet another in a trio of lovely bitches. Well balanced. Feminine head. Correct length of neck. Good shoulders. Level top line. Good turn of stifle. Again moved well.

Limit Bitch 19 entries 5 absentees

1st

2nd

3rd

Oxford’s Taranbeck Sorrel Timeless

Lovely liver bitch. Well balanced. Appealing feminine head with kind eye. Good neck length. Level top line. Good shoulder and stifle angles. Good front and depth of chest. Moved well.

Tomlinson’s Rainesgift Fleur de Luna JW

Again a lovely bitch Pleasing head with good reach of neck. Good shoulder angles. Good front with good depth of chest. Level top line. Very good feet Moved well.

Smitherman’s Benvellyn Cape Little Karoo

Part of a trio that pushed each other hard. Good head and neck length. Level top line. Good shoulder and stifle angles. Moved well.

Open Bitch 15 entries 0 absentees An honour to judge this class.

1st Jones’ Sh Ch Benvellyn Cape Grace JW

2nd

3rd

Lovely bitch that catches your eye. Well balanced. Good size. Kind feminine head with appealing eyes. Correct neck held at right angle. Level top line. Correct shoulders. Good front and chest depth. Well let down hocks. Right amount of bone. Good feet. Moved very well with drive. Pleased to award her Bitch C.C. and with my co-judge Reserve Best in Show.

Dalziel – Scott & Scott’s Branchalwood Lia Fail JW

Second in a class of absolutely lovely bitches. Again an eye catcher. Well Balanced. Correct size. Lovely head with kind eyes. Good length of neck. Good front. Level top line. Well laid back shoulders. Good stifles. Not quite the drive of 1 but moved well. Again very pleased to award her Bitch RCC

Ross’ Islstrom Little Missy JW

Yet another eye catcher. Right size. Lovely head with soft eyes. Good length of neck. Level top line. Good front which helped to give her good movement. Well angled stifles down to well let down hocks. Good feet.

Special Liver Bitch 6 entries 0 absentees

1st 2nd

3rd

Hewison’s Harvest Moon of Casblaidd
Pleased that she went on to Best Liver in Show.

Knight and Jacobs’ L’Amai Lindy Hop by Gemswin

Lovely bitch. Balanced. Right size Good front and depth of chest. Well laid back shoulders. Good turn of stifle. Good feet. Not quite the movement of 1.

Oxford’s Taranbeck Sorrel Timeless.

Special Working Bitch 7 entries 0 absentees

1st

2nd 3rd

Hewison’s Harvest Moon of Casblaidd
Pleased again that she went on to Best Working.

Rees’ Eskwinds About Time
Rees’ Eskwinds Chasing Moonbeams

Attractive bitch. Correct size. Lovely feminine head. Good shoulder and stifle angles. Level top line. Good front. Didn’t move quite as well as the others in the class today.

Val Orme’s  Judge’s Critique for Dog Classes

Firstly I would like to say that it was an honour and a privilege to have been balloted to judge the NEFRA breed Championship show, and my thanks to the exhibitors for allowing me to go over their dogs. Also sincere thanks to my two excellent stewards. There was a lovely atmosphere around the rings making it an enjoyable day. I was pleased with all my placed dogs and was in complete agreement with my co-judge on all the top winning dogs.

VETERAN DOG ( 7, 2a )

Some lively dogs in this class, certainly not showing their age.

1st OXFORD`S TARANBECK LAST FUSILIER Close decision between 1 & 2 just preferred the finish of 1. I first judged this dog 6 years ago. I liked him then and at 10 yrs old he belies his age. An active good looking dog with a lovely outline. Well constructed with the good forechest that is lacking in many dogs. In good coat and condition he moved confidently round the ring. BEST VETERAN DOG, narrowly missing out to the bitch for best veteran in show.

2nd STUCKE`S SHIREDALE MAGIC FLUTE FOR PENNYFELLS JW. A lively 8yr.old dog of medium size, with constant wagging tail. Good head and eye colour, with again a well developed forechest, good front angulation and moderate bend of stifle. Moved well with drive. Not in his best coat today.

3rd BELLAMY`S SPRINGLINDI SULLIVAN SPECIAL VETERAN DOG ( 1 )

1st GREEN`S HERTARNS Dr PEPPER ShCM. Hard to believe this dog is almost 11 yrs old. Very fit for age presented in good hard condition. He has a good topline and tailset with correct bend of stifle, with good bone and tight feet he moved strongly round the ring at one with his handler.

MINOR PUPPY DOG ( 9,1a)

1st LUTNER & HOLLAND`S TELURN ALREADY IN TROUBLE AT FLATCHARM 8mnth old stylish puppy with a well moulded head and lovely soft expression. Has the bone and

substance that seems to be lacking in some. Good front assembly with neat feet,level topline and good tail carriage. He moved well with confidence although I would have preferred to see him moved on a loose lead.

2nd ROSS`S DOWNSTTREAM FACE THE MUSIC 7 mnth old of correct size for age. He has a well developed forechest and good length of upper arm, good length of neck into well placed shoulders. Adequate bone, feet need to tighten but that should come with age. Moved well, just preferred the head of 1.

3rd CONNER & DAVIES`S HARLISTREAM ASTRADA

PUPPY DOG ( 8,1a )

1st GODEFROY`S CASTLEROCK MAGIC`S DREAM ABOUT FENWOOD Promising young dog of 11mnths. Lovely head and expression with dark eye. Well made

forequarters with good length of upper arm. Straight front down to tight feet. Good bone and substance. Presented a well balanced profile in good coat and condition. Sound and true driving movement. BEST PUPPY DOG
2nd COLSON`S WINDYHOLLOWS RAGAMUFFIN 10mnth old full of mischief giving his handler a hard time. Good head with dark eye and well set ears ,well constructed with correct angulation to front and rear. Just preferred the feet of 1. Moved well when settled

3rd CURTIS`S TALLISTAR MIDNIGHT AYRE

JUNIOR DOG ( 4 )
1st GODEFROY`S CASTLEROCK MAGIC`S DREAM ABOUT FENWOOD

2nd JACOB`S L`AMAI TEXAS TOMMY SWING Good head and eye. Soundly constructed with good bone and tight feet. Good length of upper arm giving correct angulation. Level topline and moderate bend of stifle. Moved out well but not quite the drive of 1.

3rd CURTIS`S TALLISTAR MIDNIGHT AYRE YEARLING DOG (3 )

1st HESLOP`S WAINEHAWKE WOODLANDER AT LAKEMERE. A medium sized dog with a well balanced outline Lovely head with kindly expression, good width and depth of chest with gradual spring of rib and good bend of stifle. In good coat and condition. Tail carriage a little high on the move, but moved well.

2nd WRIGLEY`S FLATCHARM BOOGIE WOOGGIE. Solidly built well muscled dog at the leggy stage in his development. Good length of neck and level topline with well set on tail. Moved well with drive, just preferred the head of 1.

3rd MCQUILLAN`S GEMSWIN BLACK MAGIC
NOVICE DOG ( 2 )
1st HESLOP`S WAINEHAWKE WOODLANDER AT LAKEMERE.

2nd HARRIS`S MARJOSI SPRINGTIME CHARMER . An upstanding dog masculine head with dark eye and alert expression. Well built with good forechest and moderate bend of stifle. Good bone and level topline which he kept on the move. Just preferred the head of 1.

GRADUATE DOG ( 9,1a )

1st FOX`S STEELRIVER BLAZING HOT AT BLACKTOFT JW. An elegant dog with a lovely head and kind dark eye. Well constructed with good angulation front and rear. Presented in good coat and condition .Well muscled quarters which he used to advantage moving with drive

which won him the class

2nd EGGINTON`S GLENDARUAL SEA THE STARS WITH PAJANBECK. A lovely young dog unlucky to come up against 1 today. Good head and expression. Excellent front construction with well muscled hind quarters, standing four square on good feet. Sound true movement.

3rd ROMEO-DIESTE`S HOPEVALLEY MORNING MAYHEM JW POST GRADUATE DOG ( 13,2a )

1st HORNER`S PAJANBECK MAGIC MOMENTS. This dog caught my eye as he came into the ring. He has a lovely head with melting expression and neat well set on ears. Soundly constructed with prominent forechest, good bone and tight feet. He moved with reach and drive. Will watch his progress with interest. Pleased to award him RESERVE BEST DOG and RESERVE C.C.

2nd BROOK`S CULMQUILL MAKIN` WHOOPEE. Another lovely boy of good type with pleasing head and dark eye. Short coupled with moderate bend of stifle. Strong muscled quarters with good depth of chest. He moved well round the ring with drive. Couldn’t quite match the front assembly of 1.

3rd WHITMORE`S CASTLEROCK MAGIC`S STAKE ON CLEARFIELD LIMIT DOG ( 11,3a)

1st TOMLINSON`S RAINESGIFT OVER THE MOON JW I have always liked this dog since I judged him as a puppy. He is the right size for me with a lovely elegant outline. Racy and well balanced with a super classical head and melting expression. With super tight feet and good bone. Well handled he moves freely with strength and drive. Very pleased to award him BEST DOG and C.C And then in agreement with my fellow judge the BEST IN SHOW

2nd WINTON`S BRAIDWYNN BENNIGAN. Well built dog of correct size. Excellent bone and tight well padded feet. Well proportioned with good angulation to front and rear, good topline and

tailset. Moved with drive covering the ground well. 3rd SCAIFE`S SHENNANJOY STOWAWAY OPEN DOG ( 6)

1st BRADY`S LLANTRUSSA HEAD OVER HEALS TO BORDERCOT. A dog I have judged before. I like his racy lines. He has a lovely outline, a well moulded head with soft expression,good reach of neck into well laid back shoulder. A happy lively dog giving his handler a hard time. Standing he can tend to drop his topline in his exuberance and constant wagging tail. On the move however he keeps a level topline moving with a good driving action.

2nd MOOR`S & ALLEN`S WOODAVENS SH.CH.WOODAVENS CRACKERJACK JW. Another dog I have done well before. Pleasing head with kind dark eye. Good front angulation with well pronounced forechest and well muscled hindquarters. He has a good depth and breadth of brisket. In good coat and condition. Happy show man who moved with reach and drive.

3rd DYREN`S SEU(U)CH NOUCH CASTLEROCK SIMPLY MAGIC

SPECIAL LIVER DOG ( 4 )

1st COLSON`S WINDYHOLLOWS BRERE BEAR. Well constructed with a pleasing head and good eye colour. Balanced outline with good forechest and depth of brisket. Level topline and well set on tail. In good coat and condition. Moved well with drive.

2nd KNIGHT & JACOB`S GEMSWIN SON OF A PREACHER MAN WITH CANDIDACASA JW.

Elegant dog of dark liver colour. Lovely head and good eye colour, with neat well set on ears. Not quite the front of 1 but balanced in outline with good spring of rib and bend of stifle. Good length of neck and tight feet. In hard condition. Moved soundly but not quite the drive of 1.

3rd NICHOLLS LLANTRUSSA ETON MESSWITH LINEOVER

SPECIAL WORKING DOG (4 )
1st COLSON`S WINDYHOLLOWS BRERE BEAR

2nd HEWISON`S MADDISTREAM INDIGO JACK AT CASBLAIDD. Well built workmanlike dog. Good head with kind expression. Well muscled with good depth and width of brisket. Level topline .In good coat and condition. Moved well with drive.

3rd HEWISON`S PEPSMARK JET STREAM AT CASBLAIDD

SPECIAL MEMBERS OPEN DOG OR BITCH ( 5, 5a )
1st FOX`S STEELRIVER BLAZING HOT AT BLACKTOF JW.
2nd COLSON`S ESKWINDS DRIVING MISS DAISY TO WINDYHOLLOWS 3rd JOYCE`S STRANFAER LUCY LOCKET JW.

Rob Ashcroft’s Judge’s Critique for Junior Handling and Brace

May I take this opportunity to thank NEFRA and the Committee for inviting me to referee at the championship show

Junior Handing 6 – 11 yrs. No Entries

Junior Handing 12 – 16 yrs  1st Laura Leigh – Unfortunately this young lady stood on her own in this class, a well presented dog and handler, she stood and moved the dog with all the instructions that I asked her to perform in a correct manor, but if I were to be critical she needs to talk to the dog a bit more – Well handled

Brace

1st Broadbent – A well balanced pair that moved round the ring steadily with drive, straight, correct toplines and good tail action

2nd Green – Very mature pair indeed, not quiet the balance of 1st, her veteran dog was showing the youngster how it was done, took a little time to settle, pleasing heads and expressions, correct toplines, moved with drive

Catalogue Marker Champ Show 2012

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