Sh Ch Barhi Crouching Tiger ShCM - Key Results
Sh Ch Barhi Crouching Tiger ShCM (Oliver) loves his showing, not just for the chance to strut his stuff, but also because he can chat with all the people and dogs (above all, his lady friends) around the ring.
Comments that judges have made about him include:
- With the current buzz words being "fit for function, fit for life" this boy certainly filled that criteria. Perfectly balanced throughout, of very good type, powerful, steady free flowing movement, he didn't put a foot wrong all day & I was totally taken with him. A credit to his breeder and owner - Mrs S Parr (Pruso)
- Beautifully balanced dog, making a lovely typy outline, nicely balanced head with good eye, lovely flow of neck into well place shoulders & a good topline, deep, well ribbed up body with pleasing coupling, good quarters & angulation, neat hocks & good feet, in excellent condition. he showed well & moved soundly - Barry Day (Risepark)
- Very good outline, both standing & on the move, good head & expression, correct eye, good compact feet, moved extremely well in front & behind & caught the eye for showiness without being over exaggerated - Ronnie Irving (Dandyhow)
- A super dog of type and balance, presenting a picture of soundness & quality, a sturdy parcel, he excelled in skull proportions, clean neck flowing into well laid back shoulders, good front and feet, forechest, brisket and underline, well sprung ribs, strong in loin, couples & croup with well set on tail, correct hind angulation with first and second thigh in evidence, in good coat, busy & active on the move & sound as a bell - Di Arrowsmith (Fleetapple)
- Really good head,best of angles, good rib & loin,strong topline,well muscled rear,good second thigh,moving out well on good legs & feet - Carol Coode (Warringah)
- Good honest dog. overall balanced throughout, moved well, pleasing head, good bone, good feet, strong hindquarters & second thigh - Ann Jones (Pennylock)
- Best and most typical outline in the class, pleasing head, masculine but not overdone, sufficient bone, correct topline, good bend of stifle & nice length of neck going in to well laid shoulders, moved true and freely - Kathy Gorman (Walgoreg)
His key results include (all classes are for WSS unless otherwise stated)
| CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Society | Judge | Affix | Result |
| Nov 2010 | Gundog Breeds of Scotland | David Moss | Ewtor | 1st Brace Stakes (with Ruby) |
| Oct 2010 | SEWSSC | Mr Jock Beattie | Knockmains | 1st Veteran Dog |
| Jun 2010 | Blackpool | Mr Richard Morris | Lascoed | BV - 1st Veteran Dog |
| Jan 2010 | Manchester | Mr Ronnie Irving | Dandyhow | 1st Veteran Stakes (Gundog) |
| Jan 2010 | Manchester | Mr Gareth Lawler | Roqfolly | 1st Veteran Dog |
| Dec 2009 | LKA | Mr Barry Day | Risepark | 1st Veteran Stakes (AV Sporting) |
| Jun 2009 | Border Union | Di Arrowsmith | Fleetapple | 1st Veteran Stakes (AV Sporting) |
| May 2009 | Bath | Dr R W James | 2nd Brace Stakes (Gundog)(with Ruby) | |
| May 2009 | Bath (without tickets) | David Craig | 1st Open Dog & BD | |
| Mar 2009 | Crufts | Trudy Short | Parkmist | 1st Good Citizen Dog Scheme Dog |
| Aug 2008 | Welsh Kennel Club | Denise Courtney | Zarheid | 1st Open Dog & CC |
| Aug 2008 | Bournemouth | Ann Jones | Pennylock | 1st Open Dog |
| Apr 2008 | WELKS | Babs Harding | Brizewood | 1st Limit Dog & CC |
| Sept 2007 | Belfast | Gordon Haran | Magregor | 1st Limit Dog & CC |
| Sept 2007 | Richmond | Kathy Gorman | Walgoreg | 1st Limit Dog |
| Jul 2007 | Leeds | Christine Knowles | Menstonia | 1st Limit Dog, CC & BOB |
| Mar 2006 | Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of South Wales | Rosemary Kidd | Torcello | 1st Limit Dog & Res CC |
| Oct 2005 | South Eastern Welsh Springer Spaniel Club | Tricia Lazenby | Melladomina | 1st Post Graduate Dog |
| Aug 2005 | Welsh Kennel Club | Jane Hopkins | Zamberlan | 1st Post Graduate Dog |
| Mar 2005 | Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of South Wales | Sue Connolly | Benmorby | 1st Post Graduate Dog |
| Aug 2003 | Bournemouth | Jane Hopkins | Zamberlan | 1st Junior Dog |
| OPEN SHOWS | ||||
| Date | Society | Judge | Affix | Result |
| Feb 2011 | WSSC | Angela Ross | Beagmhor | 1st Veteran Dog |
| Jan 2011 | SEWSSC | Sue Tubbs | Alsutu | RBIS, BOS, BVIS, 1st Veteran Dog |
| Dec 2009 | Weston Super Mare | Mrs Jill Peak | Bayard | 1st Veteran Stakes (Gundog, Working, Pastoral) |
| Aug 2009 | Hampshire Gundog | Mrs S Parr | Pruso | BIS, BVIS, 1st AV Veteran 7-9 Years |
| Aug 2009 | Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of South Wales | Mrs C Senior | Jonsen | 1st Veteran Dog |
| May 2009 | South Eastern Welsh Springer Spaniel Club | Chris Laverty | Laveris | RBIS, BOS, BD - 1st Veteran Dog |
| May 2009 | South Eastern Welsh Springer Spaniel Club | Chris Laverty | Laveris | 1st Brace (with Ruby) |
| Aug 2008 | Hampshire Gundog | Mrs H Evans | Tarkanya | 1st AV Brace (with Ruby) |
| Aug 2008 | Hampshire Gundog | Mr Tim Jackson | BOB - 1st Open | |
| May 2008 | South Eastern Welsh Springer Spaniel Club | Sharon Barkley | Cherryheath | RBIS, BOS, BD - 1st Open Dog |
| Mar 2008 | Isle of Wight Gundog | Mick Howes | Medogold | RBIS |
| Mar 2008 | Isle of Wight Gundog | Aidene Howes | Medogold | BOB - 1st Open |
| Nov 2007 | Hampshire Gundog | Carol Ridge | Saanu | BOB - 1st Open |
| June 2007 | Poole | Bev Dummett | Almondsbury | Group 2 |
| June 2007 | Poole | Bev Dummett | Almondsbury | BOB - 1st Open AVNSC Gundog |
| May 2007 | South Eastern Welsh Springer Spaniel Club | Linda Jackson | Lijanda | 1st Limit Dog |
| May 2007 | Marlborough & District | Mrs J Cule | Mordax/Seaton | BOB - 1st Open |
| Apr 2007 | Exonian | Miss E Newton | Nevedith | BOB - 1st Open |
| Jan 2007 | Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of South Wales | Mrs J Lansley | Cerilan | 1st Limit Dog |
| Dec 2006 | Bristol & District | Mr P Woodland | Winterwood | BOB - 1st Open |
| Dec 2006 | Exonian | Mrs J Perkins | Gardenway | Group 2 |
| Dec 2006 | Exonian | Mrs J Perkins | Gardenway | BOB - 1st Open Dog |
| Nov 2006 | Hampshire Gundog | Mrs M Holmes | Emmaclan | Best in Show |
| Nov 2006 | Hampshire Gundog | Mr W Orzel | Braxton | BOB - 1st Open |
| Oct 2006 | South Eastern Welsh Springer Spaniel Club | Elaine Thomas | Claramand | 1st Limit Dog |
| May 2006 | Devon County | Ifor C Williams | Brytonian | BOB - 1st Open |
| Apr 2006 | Exonian | Mrs P Miller | BOB - 1st Open | |
| Jan 2006 | Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of South Wales | Mrs P Wiliams | Bournehouse | 1st Post Grad Dog |
| Jan 2006 | Chesham & District | Brian Hills | Samontoly | BOB - 1st Open |
| Oct 2005 | South Western Gundog Club | Linda Thorogood | Harrifield | BOB - 1st Open |
| May 2005 | Devon County | Clive Davies | Sundeala | BOB - 1st Open |
| May 2005 | Witney & District | Mr R Twyman | Bracendown | BOB - 1st Open & 1st Post Grad |
| Dec 2004 | Weston Super Mare | Ray Scholes | Rossgilde | BOB - 1st Grad |
| Dec 2004 | Bristol & District | Roger Taylor | BOB - 1st Open | |
| Dec 2004 | Exonian | Mr B Taylor | BOB - 1st Open | |
| Nov 2004 | South of England Gundog | Mrs Joan Williams | Dalspa | BOB - 1st Post Graduate |
| May 2004 | Witney & District | Neville Lee | BOB - 1st Grad | |
| Nov 2002 | Poole | Andrew Begg | Muharraq | Puppy Group 3 |
| LIMITED SHOWS | ||||
| Date | Society | Judge | Affix | Result |
| Apr 2007 | Hampshire Gundog | Mrs J J Young | Ownways | Best in Show |
| Apr 2007 | Hampshire Gundog | Mrs J J Young | Ownways | BOB - 1st Open |
| Apr 2006 | Hampshire Gundog | Andy Shaw | Greencourt | Best in Show |
| Apr 2006 | Hampshire Gundog | Andy Shaw | Greencourt | BOB - 1st Open |
| Apr 2003 | Hampshire Gundog | Kathy Gorman | Walgoreg | Puppy Group 3 |