Bournemouth

My thanks to the Officers and Committee of Bournemouth for the warm welcome on this my first CC appointment and to both my very capable stewards, also to the exhibitors for their entry and sportsmanship. I would also like to thank those exhibitors that came to see me after the finish of my judging with your kind comments which were very much appreciated. I did find a few incorrect mouths and a case of entropian. If I had any criticism to make it would be that heads could be improved as I found that soft Irish expression lacking in many of the exhibits, some placing’s could change on another day however on the whole I was pleased with my placings.

MPD (4). 1. Hysolp’s Summergate Chozan. Close between first two in this class just preferred work on head of first.Well proportioned youngster in all departments, deep chested with good front assembly well sprung rib moved well. 2. Martin’s Silvagem First Edition. Taller boy than 1, still maturing but has substance and good bone, front action could be a bit more positive but should come with maturity, gently sloping top line moved ok. 3. Langley’s Derrydore Fine Design.

PD (2). 1. Shanklands Janter Moon Chance of Millcroft. Mature puppy with a lovely dark coat, good depth of chest to elbows, with ample angulation’s to front and rear quarters, good spring of rib moved steadily. BPD. 2. Spencer & Weller’s Strathmead Snow Leopard. Similar remarks apply to this young man another well developed puppy. In good coat and hard condition moved well. Just preferred overall balance of 1 on the day.

JD (7). 1. Frampton’s The Pearlfisher of Strathmead JW. Handsome boy with lean well portioned head, kind dark eye with that mischievous look, strong arched neck, clean over shoulders and good let down of hocks with well arched feet, good finish to croup, looks elegant in profile moved well using his tail. 2. Pullen’s Shanoah Jump To It. Different type to 1, youngster who is still maturing, pleasing head, good in front with substance throughout, well angulated fore and aft with good bone. Moved well covering the ground and using his tail. 3. Robinson’s Kerrydown Legacy.

YD (5, 1 ab). 1. Frampton’s The Pearlfisher of Strathmead JW. 2. Mugford’s Scotselaw Jackson at Lynwood JW. Another very nice exhibit in good coat and hard condition, slightly shorter coupled than 1, pleasing head and low set ear placement, well ribbed with strong loin and sound quarters which he used on the move. 3. Murray-Hogsflesh Clannad Streetcred.

ND (5). 1. Robinson’s Kerrydown Legacy. Masculine dog, nice head with good reach of neck, well placed shoulders, sloping top line, good width to second thigh and good proportions throughout moved well. 2. Box’s Fernstart Irish Red. Good sized youngster who at the moment just lacks overall balance of 1, not exaggerated in any way, pleasing head, good shoulders, and short hocks moved ok. 3. Wigfull’s Konakakela Kinsman.

UGD (5). 1. Coggle’s Kirkavagh Jaazeiro of Katach. Good head and eye colour well raised brow, strong neck into well laid shoulders, good fore chest and bone well sprung rib cage strong hindquarters and nice finish to croup. In good coat and condition moved well. 2. Edwin’s & Harris’ Ixia Tanner with Konakakela. Different type to 1, well constructed with clean outline, pleasant head, and low ear set moved ok. 3. Vincent & Spencer’s Gimaroch on Request at Caervista.

GD (10, 1 ab). 1. Willett’s Caspians Disraeli JW. Short coupled dog who is maturing well, masculine head with nice dark eye, good bone and front, deep brisket, ribs well sprung, moved well to take this class. 2. Edwin’s & Harris’ Ixia Tanner with Konakakela. 3. Buchan’s Tayseer Eternal Delight.

PGD (13, 1 ab). 1. Henson’s Tatsbro Irish Mist JW. Handsome headed dog with lots to like about him, good reach of neck into good shoulder placement and front angulation. Good bone with nice feet, well ribbed, good on croup and tail set with ample width to second thigh, short hocks in good coat and condition.Moved well went settled. 2. Andrews Popeswood Pageant at Bonhomie. Close decision between these two, 1 was slightly more mature in body. This boy has improved somewhat and is a joy to go over. Lovely head and expression, low set on of ear, balanced in outline nice short hocks, good feet, just needs a bit more time to mature and should trouble many. 3. Mortimer’s Covarney Crusader JW.

LD (8, 1 ab). 1. Holley’s Danaway Discreet JW. A dog that has done a lot of winning and going over him one can see why. The most classical head, lovely shaped eye with that kind Irish expression. Not over long in neck leading into well placed shoulders. Sound front assembly with good bone and wonderful tight feet. Well sprung ribs with good length of loin. Strong rear quarters, gentle sloping top line which he held on the move. In lovely coat and condition. Pleased to award him the CC and BOB. 2. Lewis-Storey’s Lynwood Pioneer of Seadog. Different type in profile to 1 but could not deny him his RCC, medium size dog with lots to like about him. Masculine head kind eye with good shape and raised brow. Lovely outline, good bone, deep chested with plenty of heart room, strong rear quarters sound movement. Pleased to award him RCC. 3. Drinkwater’s Brabrook True Blade JW.

OD (4). 1. Wicks Sh Ch Popeswood Pie in the Sky at Birguma. A Champion who is presented and handled well. Lovely head with nice raised brow, good reach of neck, well sprung ribs good width to back, kept lashing tail on the move which was good. 2. Edwins & Harris’ Konakakela Persuader. 8 year old who did not show his age especially on the move, masculine head with good reach of neck and layback of shoulder well sprung ribs strong in quarters which showed in his movement which was good. 3. McDonagh’s Thendara Incognito Among Ronzalda.

MPB (3, 1 ab). 1. Chase’s Covarney Izzadora Naf Taf. Was quite taken with this young bitch, she had good reach of neck into well layback of shoulders with good front assembley and substantial bone. Sloping topline with tail well set on, movement coming and going was good, very well schooled for one so young and handled well, pity to come up against a more mature bitch in puppy with the head I preferred. 2. Hayward’s Reddins Jazz From Moreta. Another nice youngster who just needs time. Classical head with good eye, nice shoulders, good bone, not quite the free flowing movement of 1 but that should come with time.

PB (6, 1 ab). 1. Warner’s Strathmead Snowbunting. Loved this little lady’s head, she had that sweet expression with dark kind eye, well bodied all through with good angulation’s front and rear, good reach coming and going covering the ground well. Pleased to award her BPB and BPIB and to see her pulled out in the Puppy Group. 2. Chase’s Covarney Izzadora Naf Taf. 3. Tuite’s Rua Coming Up Roses.

JB (15, 2 ab). Lovely class of juniors with some of the best movers of the day. 1. Naylor & Morrison’s Anlory Cereza. My notes say naughty but nice and won this class on her movement, pretty head and nice shaped eye, well built and balanced with good depth to body all through, strong rear quarters which showed in her positive movement. Should have a bright future. 2. Powis’ Amberwave Truffle JW. Close up to 1 and similar remarks apply, just lacked on maturity to 1. Another quality stylish bitch with clean racy lines, good bone and substance nice tight feet. Lovely to go over. Moved well. 3. Hirons’ Loskern Larch.

YB (11, 2 ab). Another good class of quality youngsters. 1. Gurney’s Danaway Isadora. Bitch I have admired from the ringside and was not disappointed on going over her, lovely sweet head and expression in good proportions. Low set ear with lovely crest on good reach of neck into good shoulders, depth to fore chest and well boned with lovely feet. She had good width to second thigh with strong hocks movement was good coming and going, just needs her coat to finish. 2. Elkins Avacet Christmas Wish JW. Pleasing bitch, with nice head. Good depth to brisket and spring of rib. Preferred head and overall balance of 1. Moved well when settled. 3. Langley’s Derrydore Crystalmoon.

NB (9, 3 ab). 1. Naylor & Morrison’s Anlory Cereza. 2. Henson’s Withersdale First Lady for Tatsbro. More mature bitch with good attributes in all quarters. Feminine head, low ear set, good depth to fore chest. Well let down hocks. Not as free flowing movement as 1 but moved well. 3. Pickerill’s Amberwave Tamsin.

UB (5, 2 ab). 1. Paterson’s Harreds Bridie. Liked this bitch as a youngster and she has matured well. Pretty feminine head with nice shape to eye. Pleasing shoulders, and straight front, good spring of ribs and strong quarters which showed in her movement. 2. Waterton & Dowle’s Barleydale Honeymoon. Slightly stronger in head than I prefer but altogether a very nice bitch. Clean lines, good depth of body and strong rear quarters moved well. 3. Whitelock’s Viana Red Siobhan.

GB (5). 1. Hall’s Glennara Klipspringer JW. Really liked this bitch had type and quality without any exaggeration. Pretty head with raised brow good shape to foreface, good bone and feet. Good spring of rib and strong rear quarters in lovely coat and condition moved very well. 2. Waterton’s Lynwood Strands of Silk at Sandstream JW. Racier bitch with lots to like, lovely expression, deep chested, excellent in shoulders. Good top line and set on of tail which she used when moving, which was good. 3. Prangle’s Heathclare Magic Moments JW.

PGB (15, 4 ab). 1. Mugford’s Lynwoood Sealed with a Kiss JW. Beautiful type of bitch full of quality. Pretty head low set ear and shape to eye. Good fore chest rib cage and couplings. Strong rear which she put to good use on the move. Close contender for top honors. 2. Jacob’s Margaretwoods Betty Boop. Another stylish bitch with much to like. Pleasing head with gentle expression. Adequate length of neck into good shoulders. Good spring to rib and front and rear assembly. Moved well. 3. Drinkwater’s Brabrook Red Rose JW.

LB (12, 1 ab). 1. Proctor’s Serrula Angelina. A pleasure to go over this lovely bitch so much substance and quality. Balanced feminine head, straight front good bone and feet. Deep chested well sprung ribs and depth to loin. Lovely width to second thigh and strong wide rear quarters. Good croup and tail set. Moved well, and pleased to award her the RCC. 2. Stevenson’s Lochlorien Miss Marple Cops Andley. Pretty headed bitch, good reach of neck into layback of shoulders. Substantial rib cage, good front and rear angulation’s moved well. 3. Hall’s Glennara Fleur de Mai JW.

OB (6, 1 ab). 1. Powis’ Amberwave Spangle JW. This bitch is so sound in all quarters and a delight to go over, thank you for the privilege. Good head properties lovely shaped eye with that gentle Irish expression. So clean over the shoulders sound in construction all through, true and positive free flowing movement carried herself well round the ring. Pleased to award her the CC. 2. Mugford’s Lynwood Promises Promises to Gimaroch. Compact bitch that has many qualities. Good substance and bone. Good angulation’s to upper arm. Strong well arched loin. In lovely coat and hard condition another good mover. 3. Richardson’s Kirkavagh Frivola.

Mrs E M Launchbury