Thanks to my two excellent stewards who were extremely efficient and the exhibitors who managed to be cheerful in spite of the storm raging outside the marquee.

I found temperaments to be excellent . Mouths were all good and all had clean teeth. Some feet were not wonderful and some nails could have done with a trimming. Coats and presentation were a credit.  

Veteran Dog (2/0)
1st:  MR. D.ROBERTS. Ch. Swansford Warrador

 Red. Handsome head & dark eye. Strong neck into well placed shoulders, correct forechest, good ribbing & short loin. Quarters well angulated. Excellent bone and feet. Moved out with drive belying his almost 8 yrs. In super condition. BV
2nd: MRS. I.A.COOK. & MRS. P.A. RHODES. Abydachs Rides The Storm To Bournder

Shaded Red, 91/2 years. Masculine head & kind eye.  Correct shoulders & strong topline. In super condition. Exceptional movement for his age.

 Minor Puppy Dog (1/0)
1st: MRS.S.EVE.  Sundayshill Benedict

Red boy, just 6 months old. Attractive head, kind eye. Strong neck into good shoulders. Moved out well when he settled.

 
Puppy Dog (1/0)
1st: MR. D. ROBERTS. Swansford Gabrieldor

Stunning, 7 months, Shaded Red. Masculine conical head, dark, well set oval eye. Long, strong neck into good shoulders. Plenty keel and ribbing. Strong, full hind quarters. Stood true on thick padded feet with elbows tight to the body. Strode out and back soundly and confidently keeping a firm topline.  This youngster will, I’m sure, have a bright future. BPIB Delighted to see he went on to Puppy Group 2.

Junior Dog (1/0)
1st:  MRS. C. DARE. Larkhund Black Panther Darsoms (IKC)

Eye catching, Back/Tan. Handsome head and eye. Strong neck into correct shoulders. Good length of ribbing into a short strong loin. Firm, strong rear which he used to advantage on the move, covering ground with ease keeping a good outline at all times. If he has not already gained his crown, I’m sure he will soon. RDCC

Post Graduate Dog (2/0)
1st: MISS.E.A. GARLICK. Ranglewood Harvest Song

Smart, Black/Tan. Masculine head. Good outline and size, balanced on the stack and moved and showed very well.

2nd: MR. B.E. & MRS. C. DUCHESNE.  Darsoms Zyjosh Of Scandell

Shaded Red, Masculine head, dark well shaped eye. Good bone and angulations fore and aft.  Didn’t move out as well as 1.

Limit Dog (1/0)
1st: DUCHESNE Mr B E & Mrs C Darsoms Zamba Of Scandell

Attractive, Red with lots to like. Conical head, correct eye and expression. Lengthy neck, well filled forechest, good ribbing & firm loin. Didn’t seem too happy on the move today.

Open Dog (5/2)

A class of impressive dogs.
1st: MR. D.M.LEWIS. Trixhund Euphoria JW Sh.CM ShCEx

Shaded Red. Handsome head, dark expressive eye. Clean neck and front assembly, well ribbed back, short strong loin. Flowed around the ring using his well muscled hind quarters to advantage. Shown in superb coat and condition. Balanced and without any exaggeration. Pleased to award him the DCC which I later learned earned him his title.

2nd:MRS. C. DARE. Darsoms Zocratees

Glamorous, Red. Lovely head and expression. Lengthy neck into correct shoulder placement. Good length of ribbing, firm strong body and short loin. Well angulated rear. Moved with drive and confidence.

3rd: MISS E.A.GARLICK. Ranglewood Arashi

Puppy Bitch  (2/0)
1st:MR. D.M. LEWIS. Trixhund Obsession

Pretty 8 months baby, Black/Tan. Well proportioned, good front and ribbing. Well angulated rear. Moved confidently, very proud of her tail.

2nd: MRS. H. MOORAT. Danton Firefly To Langleybury

Pretty, Red youngster. Lovely head. Lighter built than 1 but not so settled on the move.

Junior Bitch (1/0)
1st: MISS. A.F. CALLOW.  Garthorne Graduation Girl

Attractive, Black/Tan. Lovely feminine head. Lengthy neck and good front assembly. Well-turned quarters, and a firm topline. Sound moving out and back.

Post Graduate Bitch (4/0)
1st: MISS. E.A. GARLICK. Ranglewood Trick Or Treat

Elegant, Back/Tan. Lovely head and expression. Good front assembly, ribbing and strong quarters. Moved out confidently keeping a firm topline.

2nd: MR. D.M.LEWIS. Trixhund Hi De Hi

Balanced, Shaded Red girl. Lovely head, reachy neck, well laid shoulders. Lovely coat and condition.  Sound mover.

 3rd: MISS. A.F.CALLOW. Garthorne Charlotte

Limit Bitch (2/0)
1st: MESDAMMES. S. BURKE & R.MANSTON. Bonavoir Ermintrude

Elegant, Red bitch. Feminine head, kind eye, good reach of neck. Well laid shoulders. Strong quarters, kept a good topline on the move.

2nd: MRS. S. EVE.  Sundayshill Anastasia

Shaded Red. Mature bitch in good coat and condition but unhappy on the move today.

Open Bitch (5/0)

A strong class of beautiful bitches.
1st: ROBERTS Mr D. Ch. Swansford Gemmadora

Glamorous, Shaded Red. Beautiful conical head, dark eye and pigmentation. Arched neck into well laid shoulders. Super front assembly, excellent bone, legs and tight feet. Good length and dept of ribbing, short strong loin. Well turned muscled quarters. Moved out effortlessly with front extension and rear drive.  In superb coat and condition and presented beautifully. Pleased to award her BCC & BOB

2nd:MRS. G.F. GEESON. Ch. Abydachs Miraval

Elegant, Red bitch. Exquisite head and eye. Arched neck, super front, depth and length of ribbing. Strong rounded quarters used to great effect on the move. She kept a firm topline as she moved around soundly and effortlessly. RBCC

3rd: MRS. C.  DARE. Darsoms Zeunice