Crufts – Spanish Water Dog -Judge; MRS J A WARD – 07/03/19

Crufts 7 March 2019

Spanish Water Dog

Judge:  MRS J A WARD

 

DCC               MESSRS N B, B J R & MRS J C EGGINTON  –  VALENTISIMO’S YOGI

 

RDCC            MR P D & MISS J TREBERT  –  VALENTISIMO’S BALLESTEROS

 

BCC              MESSRS N B, B J R & MRS J C EGGINTON  –  ZORRAZO IN A NUTSHELL WITH VALENTISIMO

 

RBCC           MR NPD & MRS FJ WALKER  –  VALENTISIMO’S TIZI

 

BOB              MESSRS N B, B J R & MRS J C EGGINTON – VALENTISIMO’S YOGI

 

BP                DR K L & MR M J HODGKINSON-RUTHERFORD & RUTHERFORD  – CHANDERHILL BIT OF A PICKLE

 

 

Veteran – Dog

Entries: 3 Abs: 1

 

1st PRIZELANDS MASK OF ZORRO (MISS A, MR M & MRS F FINDLAY, SLOAN & DONALDSON)

Super 8 year old male of good breed type, balanced in outline, handsome head with expressive eyes. Excellent body proportions, good angulation fore and aft, strong topline.  Well muscled hindquarters with good 2^nd thigh.  Correct coat texture, his personality shone through on the move, which was true both ways, but would have preferred a little more drive.

2nd ESPIRITU DE ARELLANO DEL SIERRASALVA (MR M & MRS S SALVATIERRA)

8 year old masculine up to size male, very outgoing temperament, typical head, eye a little round, strong neck, straight forelegs, good bone, very stylish on the move with plenty of drive, just moved a little close.

 

Puppy – Dog

Entries: 3 Abs: 0

 

1st CHANDERHILL ALFREDO (MRS A PARISH)

11 month old and just a little overawed with his surroundings to begin with, but once he settled he displayed his super character. Super head of correct balance, gentle oval eye, big nose with well open nostrils, Liked his overall shape and proportions. Strong neck, balanced quarters fore an aft, strong topline, very well muscled throughout. Once he settled he moved well on a good brisk stride.

 

2nd VALENTISIMO’S CHARLESTON (MESSRS N B, B J R & MRS J C EGGINTON)

At nearly 8 months this young man is still very much a baby, he is so full of breed type, pleasing head and expression, moderate neck, set into well placed shoulders, he still has a lot of developing to do, but his body proportions are just right for his age, excellent coat and muscletone. Just tended to drop his head on the move.

 

3rd SHAYLO DE J MACELIA DEL CHANDERHILL (DR K L & MR M J HODGKINSON-RUTHERFORD & RUTHERFORD)

Nearly 12 month old taller dog, typical head of good balance, straight forelegs, a little upright in shoulder, good body proportions, well muscled hindquarters, moved very well in profile.

 

Junior – Dog

Entries: 4 Abs: 1

 

1st VALENTISIMO’S SUNNY (MESSRS N B, B J R & MRS J C EGGINTON)

Super young dog full of breed type, balanced in outline, well proportioned head with gentle eye, ears correctly placed, flat skull, strong short neck into well placed shoulders, excellent topline which he retains on the move, excellent coat and condition, precise footfall on the move.

 

2nd RAINETHYME MIRROR IMAGE FROM PRIZELANDS (MESDAMES F, C & C DONALDSON, GLAYSHER & PALUMBO)

Balanced youngster who is of good breed type, he has a very outgoing temperament. Pleasing masculine head, dark oval eye with alert expression. Straight forelegs, good bone, excellent body proportions, well muscled throughout, hindquarters extremely well muscled with developed 2^nd thigh. Very good mover.

 

3rd CARBONNIE COOL DUDE (MRS S & MR J BLOOM)

15 month old taller and rangier, pleasant head and eye, still has a lot of maturing to do, is a little upright in shoulder, moved ok.

 

Post Graduate – Dog

Entries: 11 Abs: 0

 

1st VALENTISIMO’S BALLESTEROS (MR P D & MISS J TREBERT)

This 2 year old young man really caught my eye in this class, fitted the bill for me for type. confirmation and style, completely balanced in outline. Typical head correctly proportioned, flat skull, expressive eye, short, strong neck, excellent front & rear angulation. Well muscled throughout, comes into his own on the move with excellent reach and drive and super side gait. RCC

 

2nd ZORRAZO GONE WILD AT VALENTISIMO (MESSRS N B, B J R & MRS J C EGGINTON)

Another 2 year old of super make and shape, Typical head, with strength of muzzle, flat skull, good angulation to forequarters. Straight forelegs, strong topline. Presented in super muscletone, coat and condition. Moved very well.

 

3rd JOSALYN ROLDAN EL MAGO (MR L & MRS L LADLOW)

18 month old medium sized dog, well balanced head, good proportions all through, well ribbed back, firm topline. Well muscled rear, just moves a little close behind.

 

Res JOSALYN RIO ZIGGYSTARDUST (MS J PEART)

 

VHC NESTOR VOM HAUSE KRISTO (MISS H & G WISEMAN)

 

Limit – Dog

Entries: 7 Abs: 0

 

1st VALENTISIMO’S VASCO BALBOA BEL JUN CH (MRS N & MR J M SPENCER)

2 year old masculine dog, extremely outgoing temperament, typical balanced head with oval eye and alert expression, good straight front with strong bone, muscular neck, good angulation to forequarters, strong topline, would prefer a shorter loin, excellent coat, moved very well, true both coming and going.

 

2nd PRIZELANDS ADORMIDERA JACSEN SOLO (MR F & MRS C & S DONALDSON & GLAYSHER)

3 year old dog of substance and breed type, masculine head with expressive dark eye, correct neck, balanced quarters fore and aft, excellent body proportions, well muscled throughout. Firm level topline which he hold on the move. Sound on the move with good reach and drive.

 

3rd QUIJOTE DE LAS BRISAS DEL MAR DEL VALENTISIMO (IMP ESP) (MR N B EGGINTON)

3 year old dog with a masculine head, pleasing eye shape and colour. I found him a little long and low and could be firmer in topline, excellent coat texture, sound free mover

 

Res JOSALYN PALBEN OLIVERIO ( MISS K M WILDEN)

 

VHC JOSALYN MANOLITO IN SEASMOKE (MRS L NAPIER)

Open – Dog

Entries: 8 Abs: 0

 

1st VALENTISIMO’S YOGI (MESSRS N B, B J R & MRS J C EGGINTON)

At nearly 3 years old this young dog has certainly matured into a super young male of correct proportions and balanced outline. He has such an outgoing temperament really enjoying himself.  Lovely head of perfect balance, with extremely expressive dark oval eye, correct neck into well laid shoulder, strong topline and correct tailset, presented in excellent coat, he moves with excellent reach and excels in profile movement. CC, BOB & pleased to see him awarded G4

 

2nd IR SH CH OTTO DE ARONAGUA DEL CHANDERHILL SWISS/IR/BE JCH (IMP ESP) (DR K L & MR M J HODGKINSON-RUTHERFORD & RUTHERFORD)

2 year old masculine male who I apparently awarded best puppy the last time I judged, well he did not disappoint today. Immaculately presented with the correct coat, typical head of correct proportions, excellent body proportions, well muscled, moved with good reach and drive, just tended to move a little wide in front.

 

3rd PRIZELANDS YOU’RE THE ONE FOR RAINETHYME (MESDAMMES F & C DONALDSON & PALUMBO)

3 year old dog of good breed type, good body proportions, coat and muscletone, masculine pleasing head and expressive eye. Moved with drive just tended to be a little loose in the front.

Res VALENTISIMO’S OLLI DANTE (MISS H & G WISEMAN)

 

VHC ZORRAZO DO I SMELL VICTORY [ATC AV01729HRV] (MRS N TANSACHA)

 

Special Working Gundog – Dog

Entries: 1 Abs: 0

 

1st VALENTISIMO’S GUERRERO (MR N B EGGINTON)

5 year old masculine dog, very athletic in his appearance, typical balanced head with expressive eye, straight forelegs, good bone, correct neck, well bodied and ribbed, firm topline, well muscled hindquarters with developed 2^nd thigh. Moved very well with super side gait.

 

Good Citizen Dog Scheme – Dog

Entries: 4 Abs: 0

 

1st BONDADOSA BEACH SHCM (MRS T SWEET)

5 year old of good breed type, balanced for height to length ratio, typical head of good proportions, slightly lighter eye, strong neck, good front angulation, well bodied, strong topline, presented in good coat, sound brisk movement with good drive.

 

2nd NELSONANDALUZA DE UBRIQUE (MISS S AFFLECK)

3 Year old up to size male, presented in good order, typical head and expressive oval eye, good body proportions, well muscled, just tended to pace on the move.

 

3rd ESPIRITU DE ARELLANO DEL SIERRASALVA (MR M & MRS S SALVATIERRA)

 

2^ND Veteran

 

Res ZULUSKY CHRIS MEARS (MRS J R APPLETON)

 

Veteran – Bitch

Entries: 8 Abs: 0

 

1st PRIZELANDS SWEET LULLABY (F DONALDSON)

8 Year old feminine bitch of excellent breed type, see she is the litter sister to my veteran dog winner, typical head of correct proportions, gentle oval eye, she is extremely fit and is well muscled throughout, presented in good correct coat, she comes alive on the move which gave her best veteran in breed. BV

 

2nd JOSALYN LOLA LUPITA (MS L J WINCHURCH)

Another quality 8 year old bitch, extremely outgoing stronger made than winner, but still very feminine throughout. Lovely head and expression, strong neck, good bone, level topline, well muscled throughout. On the move she has a super side gait but could be better behind.

 

3rd PRIZELANDS CREME CARAMEL FOR ADORMIDERA (MS J C & MR J R ABRAHAMS)

12 year old bitch in outstanding condition with such a happy and outgoing temperament, she had perfect clean dentition, super head and expressive eyes. She was presented in clean fabulous coat and moved extremely well for her age.

 

Res KINGSREACH CASTANA ZAMBULLIDOR AW(B) (MRS M J NOAD)

 

VHC KINGSREACH ESPECIA IN VIVACE (MISS J M DODINGTON)

 

Puppy – Bitch

Entries: 3 Abs: 0

 

1st CHANDERHILL BIT OF A PICKLE (DR K L & MR M J HODGKINSON-RUTHERFORD & RUTHERFORD)

Mature young lady very well developed for age, she is very workmanlike but retains her femininity, typical head of correct proportions, strong neck, well placed shoulders with good return of upper arm, well ribbed, deep chest, strong topline, presented in excellent correct coat, moved very well. BP

 

2nd FIVENINEPLUS AZPILICUETA (MS & MR COOPER & DORNFORD-SMITH)

8 month old feminine young lady, balanced in outline, typical head of correct proportions, gentle expression, good body proportions, presented in good coat, just was a little wide in front.

 

3rd CHANDERHILL BITE MY DUST (MR J P & MRS D ROE)

Litter sister to my winner, but not as mature, she is still very much a baby, presented in good coat and has a feminine head of good proportions, she  is a little erratic on the move, but she has plenty of time on her side.

 

Junior – Bitch

Entries: 6 Abs: 2

 

1st RAINETHYME MEMORY KEEPER (MRS C J PALUMBO)

17 Month old quality bitch who is full of breed type, feminine head of correct balance, flat skull, expressive eyes, large open nose. Straight forelegs with good bone, fairly short neck, balanced angulation fore and aft. Well developed body proportions, level topline. Beautifully presented with excellent coat, on the move her footfall was positive, with a brisk driving action. One to watch

 

2nd FERRYLAND GRAB A CHOCOLATE COOKIE [ATC AW00841NOR] (MRS C LAMBRECHTS)

At just over 12 months this young lady has good breed type, she has a well balanced feminine head, short neck, moderate and balanced in angulation. Presented in good coat, she just tended to drop her topline, and was not as sound behind as winner.

 

3rd FIVENINEPLUS AZPILICUETA (MS & MR COOPER & DORNFORD-SMITH)

 

Repeat 2^nd Puppy

Res OYE MI HERMOSA VOM HAUSE KRISTO [ATC AV01867FRA] (M G FOX)

 

Post Graduate – Bitch

Entries: 7 Abs: 2

 

1st GRANVIDA DE LA CHICA ( R JOPSON)

2 year old well proportioned bitch, typical balanced head of correct proportions, dark oval eye, flat skull, strong neck, good angles fore an aft, presented in good coat of correct texture. Well muscled all through, very sound on the move.

 

2nd VALENTISIMO’S NASA (MESSRS N B, B J R & MRS J C EGGINTON)

3 year old bitch of good breed type, pleasant head and expression, good body proportions, presented in correct coat, just a little wide in front, which reflected in her movement.

 

3rd ZORRAZO KISSES N’HUGS PHEOBE OKEANIJA [ATC AV01659HRV] (S JERMOLAJEVAS)

This young bitch is built on smaller lines, full of breed type, she is balanced for height to length ratio, feminine head super expression, Short neck., straight forelegs front, good spring of rib. Level topline, really good profile movement.

 

Res HOLAMANOLA WILMA AMARANTA (MS L J WINCHURCH)

 

VHC PABIAGA’S HOTEL CALIFORNIA (MISS S AFFLECK)

 

Limit – Bitch

Entries: 8 Abs: 2

 

1st ZORRAZO IN A NUTSHELL WITH VALENTISIMO (MESSRS N B, B J R & MRS J C EGGINTON)

Absolutely loved this bitch she gives that typical rustic impression, she is strongly built yet retains her femininity, she is extremely well muscled and proportioned throughout. Super head with a very mischievous expression, she absolutely oozes character. Short neck, balanced angulation fore and aft, level topline, presented in tip top condition and correct coat. Well muscled hindquarters with developed 2^nd thigh.  Active mover really covering the ground and has an excellent side gait. Noticed she has the same sire as the Dog CC, very close decision for BOB.  BCC

 

2nd CARBONNIE DONA ROXANNA (MRS L CARR)

4 year old bitch of super make and shape and is very sound all through. She has a well proportioned feminine head. Strong neck, balanced forequarters, well developed body, firm topline, presented in good coat, moved well

 

3rd VALENTISIMO’S FAUNA PARA BUMBLERIDGE JW (MRS S M NICHOLLS-WARD)

2 year old bitch who has good breed type and excellent overall balance, correctly proportioned head with soft expression, flat skull, wide open nostrils. Straight front, good bone, short neck into well laid shoulders, good body proportions, would have preferred a stronger rear. Moved freely with good reach.

 

Res PRIZELANDS SWEET TRUFFLE (MR F & MRS C & S DONALDSON & GLAYSHER)

 

VHC SIERRASALVA’S AMOR DE ELENA (MR M & MRS S SALVATIERRA)

 

Open – Bitch

Entries: 14 Abs: 1

 

1st VALENTISIMO’S TIZI (MR NPD & MRS FJ WALKER)

4 year old bitch who has style and is full of quality, and one I have done well before, she is of excellent breed type, totally balanced in outline, feminine balanced head with dark oval eye, short neck, excellent quarters fore and aft.  Well developed body, well ribbed back, strong topline, which she retains at all times, muscled hindquarters, moved well especially in side profile. Presented in correct coat, RCC

 

2nd SH CH VALENTISIMO’S BRIANNA (MESSRS N B, B J R & MRS J C EGGINTON)

Very close decision between 1 & 2 as both are quality bitches. This 2 year old  bitch is beautifully balanced and of excellent breed type. Presented in excellent correct coat. Well proportioned feminine head with lovely expression. Balanced outline of super make and shape, moderate angulation fore and aft. Deep chest, excellent body proportions, well muscled all through, level top line.  She moves with excellent reach and drive and correct brisk movement.

 

3rd ZORRAZO ZIGZAG THE CATWALK [ATC AW00762HRV] (V KUBASTA)

3 year old bitch of excellent breed type, she is slightly longer in the back, feminine head, dark eye, and super expression. Straight forelegs, short neck. Good body proportions, level topline. Super profile mover.

 

Res ANATHEMA DE ARONAGUA DEL CHANDERHILL CJW18 (IMP ESP) (DR K L & MR M J HODGKINSON-RUTHERFORD & RUTHERFORD)

 

VHC ZORRAZO JAR OF HEARTS [ATC AW00130HRV] ( MR T KACZOREK)

 

Special Working Gundog – Bitch

Entries: 1 Abs: 0

 

1st CHASJENKA TIGGYWINK OF GOLDFLY (S A GRIEF)

8 year old up to size bitch who is balanced for height to length ratio, typical head of correct proportions, a lovely eye and correct ear set. Strong short muscular neck into well laid back shoulders. Good bone and straight front with tight elbows. She held her topline very well. Very sound on the move.

Good Citizen Dog Scheme – Bitch

Entries: 6 Abs: 0

 

1st VALENTISIMO’S FAUNA PARA BUMBLERIDGE JW (MRS S M NICHOLLS-WARD)

 

Repeat 3^rd Limit

 

2nd INT/IR SH CH BURTA MARINERO TESORO AT CHANDERHILL SHCM (IMP) (DR K L & MR M J HODGKINSON-RUTHERFORD & RUTHERFORD)

4 year old mature quality bitch of good breed type presented in excellent coat and condition, typical head of correct proportions, pleasing overall size and balance and of good proportions. Strong and well made excellent body proportions, strong topline, tail set a little high. Very good on the move with positive footfall and plenty of reach and drive.

 

3rd GRANVIDA DE LA CHICA ( R JOPSON)

 

Repeat 1^st Post Graduate

 

Res SIERRASALVA’S AMOR DE ELENA (MR M & MRS S SALVATIERRA)

 

VHC HOLAMANOLA WILMA AMARANTA (MS L J WINCHURCH)