Gundog Club of North Wales, 30 March 2025
Judge: Gary Steele (Zienne)
Puppy (1 – 1)
Post Graduate (2 – 1)
1 Stephens’ Brightmeadow Come On Eileen
Open (1-0)
1. Stephens’ Brightmeadow Rumour Has It J.W. (BOB)
Litter brother and sister with the dog going BOB today. Preferred his overall balance and positivity when moving. Both are very “typey” in profile and head pieces, I felt the dog had a crisper coat. Both were well muscled and had the correct angles fore and aft. Was impressed with the dogs head and intelligent expression. He held his topline and had an easy unhurried gate covering the ground to advantage. Both were sympathetically handled in the challenge to get the best from them.

Challenge for Best In Show at Gundog Club of North Wales
Judge: Carol Moore
I had an amazing line up of dogs in the challenge for BIS, thank you to my fellow judges for sending such quality through and to all the exhibitors for bringing their beautiful dogs to be judged, I was so spoilt for choice as so many were worthy of top honours which made it extremely difficult to select just 4, my shortlist included the Large Munsterlander, English Springer Spaniel, Curly Coated Retriever, Flatcoated Retriever and Cocker Spaniel.

Taunton & District Canine Society, 5 January 2025
Judge: Ceri Simpson (Leriton)
Graduate (3,3)
1 Courtier. Maycourt Cover Shot 2 year old bitch. A good head shape, eye and well placed ears. Well built outline with plenty of depth, best of fronts and nice rib. Firm loin and good quality bone. Well angled rear and good tail. Moved with steady gait holding her top line well.
2 Stephens. Brightmeadow Come On Eileen. 14 month old bitch. Another well built outline with strong neck of pleasing length well sprung ribcage reaching back firm loin good bone and tight feet. Moved with excellent drive but a little loose around the middle affected the hold of her topline on the move today.
Limit (3,1)
1 Stephens. Brightmeadow Rumour Has It JW 15 month old dog. A really delightful wedged head and soft expression and dark eyes. Strong looking when stood, well boned front good depth of body giving a perfectly balanced outline. A firm top-line held very well on the move, broad and strong across the loins and powerful muscled hindquarters with deep second thighs. Moved like a dog well beyond his young 15 months, covered the ground with an effortless profile action. BOB.
2 Perkins. Maycourt Miss Sweetness at Tengore 2 year old bitch. The most feminine of heads and an elegant outline. A good straight front leading into good shoulders. A strong topline with correct tail set, moved well with excellent front extension but a little close behind and lacking the drive of 1 today.
Open (3,3)
1 Stephens. Ravenho Looks Like Trouble for Brightmeadow Rising 3 year old dog. A lot to like about this dog. A smart head and kind eye, another with a great expression. Strong neck and the best of shoulders, he flows through the neck into his strong topline and on to his well set on tail. A deep forechest, spring and length of rib. Really liked his overall outline and proportions both stacked and on the move. Pushed hard for BOB today – just beaten by the superior drive of the BOB today. RBOB.
2 Edworthy. Maycourt Heartbreaker. 4 year old dog. An upstanding dog with lots to like, he has a wonderful coat and a lovely expression with a nice dark eye. Strong, balanced outline and plenty of bone. A good front with correct upper arm. Well muscles rear quarters. Sound on the move, showing correct reach at the front, just not a positive behind as 1 today

East of England Ladies Kennel Association, 23 July 2024
AVNSC Gundog
Judge: Bryan McCabe-Bell (Grandtully)
Junior (6)
2 Epsilon Adhara At Molokain (Mrs ED & Mr E & Mr ST Clack & Eddery & Clack) – Another that caught my eye on entering the ring. This 12-month-old girl had a lovely wedge-shaped head. A good honest retriever She has well laid-back shoulders. She has a deep chest with well sprung ribs. She was muscular throughout. Handled to get the best out of her. Just felt the movement of 1 was better but on a different day?
Open (7)
1 Bazzy Inti Anka At Molokain (IMP CZE) (Mr ST & Mrs ED Clack), BAVNSC & Gundog Group 3 – This handsome 3-year-old man really has a lot to like about him. Stacked he looked so elegant. Nice head with a moderate stop. Balanced throughout. He has a deep chest and well sprung ribs. He was strong and muscular throughout. Well let down hocks and correct coat texture. Covered the ground effortlessly. This handler knows how to show dogs to their best advantage. Delighted to award this dog BNSC and G3 in strong competition.