Critique for Thames Valley Canine Society

09/02/2013

 Flatcoated Retriever
 

Junior (3,1a)

1st Hutchinson’s Highammill Calypso for Wareton. BP
Still a very raw puppy and needs time to mature into what she promises, lovely head, long with a slight stop, Correct angulation with straight forelegs and good bone. Moved with reach and drive once settled

 

2nd Wojciechowska & Richards’ Matlaras Rebus at Cornfolk

 

Limit (4,0a)

1st Huckle’s Gayplume Fly by Night ShCM
Liver dog, taller in type but the best mover in this class moving with reach and drive. Correct head with small ear, round strong, tight feet.

2nd Bowen’s Bochilbarley Dark Moon Over Clandrift JW ShCM
3rd Wojciechowska & Richards’ Cornfolk Spirit of Mystery

Open (3,0a)

1st Huckle’s Ladyleys Collis Beau ShCM
A 9 year old lad who doesn’t show his age. Movement was Free and flowing and could keep on all day, well-muscled and in great condition. Correct angulation fore and aft. Deep chest and strong bone. BOB

 

2nd Bowen’s Clandrift Play the Game JW ShCM
3rd Wojciechowska & Richards’ Reagarth Amber Skye at Cornfolk

 

Large Munsterlander

 

Junior (1,0a)

1st Ellis’ Raycris Calista
A very lively bitch who was giving her handler a hard time. Once settled on the move, she showed lovely reach and drive. Dark eye and broad head, Straight forelegs.

 

 Open (2,1a)

1st Heselden & Cawkwell’s Sh Ch Doppelsorge Shady Geezer
A 6 year old well proportioned dog, lovely head with dark eye and correct ear set. Short coupled body with good hindquarters. Moved with a long, free striding gate. BOB

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Judge – Roxanne McDonald