MPD. (1). 1. Burr’s, Burrdach Jack in the Box. 8 months old b/tan, despite standing alone I liked him a lot. Sound and very alert for age.

PD. (2). 1. Welton’s, Chelane Casper Carrot. Both first and second in this class I thought were full of quality and promise. This one had good eye and was more alert than winner. 2. Norton’s, Halunke Just Jervis. Close up to winner but did not put all in as the winner.

JD. (5). 1. Farmer’s, Jenwood Summer Solstice. B/tan. Just over 12 months old. Best of heads, alert and sound. I liked this one a lot. 2. Brooks’, Lyndarlea Earth Tremor. Very similar in type to winner. Close up. 3. Croxford’s, Arbroath Lord of the Glen.

PGD. (8). 1. Poole’s, Findowrie Man About Town. A super tan this dog is all Min Long to me! Best of heads. All things about him I liked. Very alert and so sound. 2. King’s, Kingsdax Regal Knight. Another good dog. Just hard pressed by winner. Very good type and shape. Liked him a lot. 3. Hartley’s, Tialamour Destiny Calls for Lyrosh.

LD. (8). 1. Boyle’s, Zarcrest Black Ice. A 16 month old dog full of quality. Sound, alert and he has the best of heads. Shown in super coat and condition. Really asked for the CC which I was pleased to award. CC. 2. Cooper’s, Gayville Northern Lad at Jumanda. Close up for type. Similar to winner. Just lacking the verve on the day. 3. Cawley and King’s, Fizzy Flyer for Summerview.

OD. (4). 1. Farmer’s, Jenwood Fields of Gold. A very sound dog and to me was the easy winner in this class. Very sound to me which won him this class. RCC. 2. Worswick’s, Ch. Dolyharp Don Basilio JW. Fawn dog. Super head. Liked his expression a lot. Could have put more into showing. 3. Bedford’s, Dinkidudlor Bracken Booka.

MPB. (4). 1. Thomas’s, Shenaligh Sweet Saphire. A most promising puppy. An 8 months old red bitch. Super head and correct eye. Is very sound for age. Was my BPIB. 2. Cooper’s, Jumanda’s Black Magic. Another quality b/tan bitch and she has a very good outline. Good eye, neck and topline. Moves well. 3. Brace’s, Cashmia Maid.

PB. (6). 1. Coope-Dempster’s, Summerview Sandpiper. An 8 and a half month ols fawn. girl. Good shape and she is quite a good showgirl. Shown in good condition. Was quite sound for her age. 2. Welton’s, Chelane Royal Courtesan. Lighter in colour than winner. She is sound and has a good shape about her. Preferred overall balance of winner. 3. Burge and Rossiter’s, Rafthouse Rainbows End of Creekpit.

JB. (3). 1. Brooks’, Diquest Ebony at Lyndarlea. Black tan bitch. Nice type. Sound but was carrying too much weight. 2. Poole’s, Arbroath Lady of Cullins at Findowrie. Red bitch. Nice type. Very sound.

PGB. (8). 1. Edwards’, Barok Bonnechere. I liked this one as soon as she walked in the ring. Super eye. Gorgeous type. Looked the part on the move. 2. Hall’s, Cliffmere Vanquish. Very close up to winner. Different colour than winner. Scored too in eye. A very good shape to her. 3. Earley’s, Yelva Silver Moonlight.

LB. (15). 1. Richardson’s, Sirrondach Ebony Pistachio. A 2 year old bitch. Super head, eye and construction. Very sound going both ways and looked very good in profile and quality. Did not go as well in the challenge. 2. Wallace’s, Cheslan Makunu Rah. Was close up to winner in a very strong and big class. Just unlucky to meet winner on such good form. 3. Melton’s, Chelane Crown Jewel.

OB. (6). 1. Goddard’s, Ch. Minard Krystal Darque. A 3 years old black and tan bitch of quality. Looked good coming from front and going away. Very sound. Stunning shape. Excells in profile standing and moving. A really good show girl. Was my CC and BOB winner. 2. Thomas’s, Shenaligh Sweet Dreams. This red bitch is very nice and full of quality. She is very sound and looks good in profile. Was my RCC winner. 3. Burge and Rossiter’s, Barok Bellerania of Creekpit.

S Milner