The Vulnerable Native Breed Show, 24 August 2025
Judge: D. Richard Disley (Acredam)
I would like to thank the CCR club for the sponsored entry. The VNB society for the invitation to judge at this well run show with a great atmosphere and my two very helpful stewards, the exhibitors for my sporting decisions and braving the heat.
The entry was a quality with most dogs new to me, decisions were made on construction and with a few lacking in coat, placing could have been different.
Puppy 2 Ent 1 Abs
KEAR & MORREY, MR A & A M – FOXRIEVER INFINITE SPIRIT – 10 month old substantial liver male, strong bone, round feet, correct scissor bite, with a wedge shaped head from front and side profile, crisp tight curly coat of correct texture, elegant movement when moved at correct speed BPIB
Junior 2 Ent 1 Abs
WHITEHEAD, MR AM & MRS D J – FOXRIEVER SEA FYRE – 14 mth old elegant feminine black bitch, lovely angles front and rear, correct wedge shaped head in profile strong bone round feet, just out of coat today lovely bitch
Post Graduate – 4 Ent
1ST COURTIER, MISS D – MAYCOURT COVER SHOT – 2 ½ year old liver bitch, another feminine bitch with strong bone on to correct round feet, well muscled and well angulated, crispy correct curly coat wedge shaped head RBOB
2ND EDWORTHY, MRS M & MR M – BRIGHTMEADOW MAN OF STEEL – 22 month old liver substantial male, correct wedge shaped head, correct sissor bite, crisp curly coat, just preferred front angulation of the winner
3RD RICHARDS & FLAHER, MR R AND MS G D – TESSMENE ICING ON THE CAKE BY KAGEMUSHA
Limit 4 Ent
1ST JAMES, MISS T – KAHAWEI SEA THE STARS JW – liver male nearly 2 ½ years old, strong built male wedge shaped head, medium length strong neck leading well angled front, well sprung ribs, short strong loin, level top line moved effortlessly round the ring straight bone, round feet, well muscled thigh BOB
2ND PERKINS, MR B J & MRS B M – MAYCOURT MISS SWEETNESS AT TENGORE – One I have done well before, lovely black bitch, feminine with substance, well muscled, correct wedge shape head, dark eye, today she was lacking coat shame lovely bitch
3RD RICHARDS & FLAHER, MR R AND MS G D – TESSMENE TOP NOTCH BY KAGEMUSHA
Open Dog 2 Ent 1 Abs
EDWORTHY, MRS M – MAYCOURT HEARTBREAKER – 4 year black male substantial male strong straight bone round feet crisp tight curly coat good spring of rib
Open Bitch 2 Ent 1 Abs
COURTIER, MISS D – MAYCOURT TAKE ME TO THE TOP JW, another lovely bitch, well angled fore and aft, all the essentials but sadly was out of coat

Tunbridge Wells & District Canine Society, 19 July 2025
Judge: Doug Telford (Courtmaster)
Open (2,1)
1 Boorman & Brown Kahawei Star Catcher quality male, well proportioned throughout with typical coat pattern showing tight curls without undercoat, head of wedge shape with slight stop and skull proportionate to muzzle, dark pigmentation throughout, good reach of neck set into well angulated front assembly, forelegs strong and straight, deep oval shaped body with spring of rib, moderately angulated hindquarters which allowed him to move with extension and drive. BOB.

Thame & Oxfordshire County Canine Society, 16 July 2025
Judge: Vicky Clarke-Gear (Ousevale)
Puppy 3 – Three siblings all at differing stages of growth.
1st Pavitt, Pavitt, Whitehead & Whitehead Mr D, Mrs S, Mr A M & Mrs D J – Foxriever Fire Cracker (AI), 1st and 2nd were very close, so very similar remarks apply. My winner was overall more together, Where his brother has a larger frame to fill and will take longer to come together. They both have lovely kind masculine heads and good tight curls. 1st is balanced in body and moved well when settled. Best Puppy.
2nd Sutton Whitehead & Whitehead Mrs E, Mrs D J & Mr A M – Foxriever Fire Fly (AI) This fellow has more bone and more size at the moment, but they are 2 lovely boys who I am sure will change places many times in the future.
3rd Whitehead Mr A M & Mrs D J – Foxriever Phoenix Rising.
Special Yearling 5 (1 withdrawn)
1st Clack, Clack, Batlle-Hunter & Eddery – Krisbos Leonidas with Molokain (IKC). 15 month upstanding male. Super outline with masculine head, and kind expression, strong in neck and front angulation, straight front with plenty of bone. Impressive on the stack, but was a little unsettled on the move to begin with.
2nd Whitehead Mr A M & Mrs D J – Foxriever Sea Fyre. Feminine lady in all repects. Standing gives a lovely outline and kept her shape on the move.
3rd Pavitt, Pavitt, Whitehead & Whitehead Mr D, Mrs S, Mr A M & Mrs D J – Foxriever Fire Cracker (AI).
Limit 1
1st Clack, Eddery & Clack, Mrs E D, Mr L & Mr E. – Epsilon Adhara at Molokain (IKC). 2 year old bitch in lovely coat and bloom. Balanced outline on the stack, with a lovely femine head with mature body components, In fabulous bloom. Moved well from all angles. Reserve Best of Breed.
Open 3 (2a)
1st Clack, Eddery & Clack, Mrs E D, Mr L & Mrs E. – Sh Ch Molokain Hocus Pocus. One I have admired from the ringside. This lady took my eye on entering the ring, mature balanced outline with all the breed attributes the standard requires. Lovely balanced feminine head, strong neck with well laid back shoulders, deep in the chest and short coupled. She has strong muscular hindquarters, which no doubt powered her round the ring on an easy stride. Best of Breed.

Border Union Championship Dog Show, 14 June 2025
A.V.N.S.C. Gundog
Judge: Mr Paul Conway (Spawood)
Class 332. Puppy Bitch, Entries: 6 Absentees: 4
2nd 1044 – Maycourt Island Girl for Breichside, (Mrs J Cummings) – Nice girl to go over, moved well when together. Just need time.

South Western Gundog Club, 19 April 2025
Judge: Mrs Diane Holman (Namtresa)
Special Yearling (1)
1 Edworthy’s Brightmeadow Man of Steel An 18-month liver dog who stood alone in his class, with a good wedge-shaped head and correct eye colour in good proportion to body size. Neat small ears and correct scissor bite. Good strong neck of medium length. Would have preferred a little more width and depth in his forefront. Super straight bone, pasterns just a little upright but good tight feet with well-arched toes. Coat with small, crisp, tight curls. Level topline. Unfortunately, not looking comfortable on the move and a little timid in the ring today.
Post Graduate (2)
1 Perkins’ Maycourt Miss Sweetness At Tengore A strong black two-and-a-half-year-old bitch with a pretty, wedge-shaped head, well-proportioned with the rest of her body, good reach of strong, slightly arched neck into well laid-back shoulders to good return of upper arm. Good depth of chest and well sprung ribs extending well back into short deep and powerful loin. Lovely bone, strong pasterns and good feet. Correct small, tight curls. Well-proportioned just found she moved a little too close behind for me today. Pleased to award her Reserve Best of Breed.
2 Courtier’s Maycourt Cover Shot A beautifully balanced 2-and-a-half-year-old liver bitch. Lovely head, super reach of neck, good depth of chest and short-coupled with good tail action and correct level topline. Very similar but not quite the size, strength and substance of 1.
Open (3)
1 Courtier’s Maycourt Take Me Top The Top JW A two-and-a-half-year-old black bitch. Very elegant and well balanced throughout Correct wedge-shaped head with good scissor bite and dark oval shaped eye. Small, neat ears with slightly arched neck of medium length to well laid-back shoulders and good return of upper arm to excellent forefront with good straight legs, strong pasterns and good feet. Level topline. Correct well-sprung ribs and well ribbed back to short coupling and slight tuck up to flank. Good muscular hindquarters with moderate turn of stifle, good second thigh and well let down hocks. Coat of tight small curls. Powerful sound mover. Very pleased to award her Best of Breed.
2 Davies & Bradstock’s Elgar’s Enigma Tornado Beta Con Redanimo (Imp LTU). Up to size three-and-a-half-year-old black dog. Good wedge-shaped head in proportion to his body with correct eye colour. Would prefer a little more arch to his neck and found him a little upright in shoulder and upper arm. Good depth of chest, well ribbed back to short coupling and slight tuck up to flank. Well let down hocks and moderate turn of stifle. Good small tight curls. He didn’t have the movement I was looking for today.
3 Edworthy’s Maycourt Heartbreaker

AV Native Vulnerable Gundog Breed Stakes (18,6)
Judge: Roger Perkins (Brent/Silkridge)
2 Courtier’s Maycourt Take Me Top The Top JW,Curly coated Ret.,bitch full of breed type, feminine head, coat of the correct texture and free from woolliness. Forelegs straight with tight round feet, shoulders well laid back, chest deep with well sprung ribs, balanced angulation front and rear with depth throughout, moved true front and rear.