Driffield Championship Dog Show

Driffield Agricultural Society - Championship Show

20th September 2019

Cocker Spaniels

Thank you to the Driffield committee for giving me the opportunity to award CCs for the first time. I was delighted with my entry both in numbers and in quality. I want to thank all exhibitors for taking the time to show their dogs under me on a Friday as I appreciate that’s not always easy to do weekday shows with work commitments. Some exhibitors had travelled a long way which was much appreciated and I could tell the hours that everyone had spent on their dogs presentation. My two Stewards were brilliant keeping the ring running smoothly throughout the day so a big thank you to them.

Veteran Dog (3 entries, 0 absentees)

1. Pretty, Miss J J – Multi CH Joaldy Mandoline Wind JW ShCm – Black and white dog of 9 years of age, a dog who was a pleasure to go over and certainly doesn’t look his age at all. He has a beautiful head with such a soft gentle expression which as a cocker should melted me! Behind his beautiful head lies good reach of neck and strong powerful correctly placed shoulders. His strong well muscled rear quarters produces drive on the move also loved his width on the move. Professionally handled and presented to perfection which for a dog with so much white on takes dedication. Made my shortlist in the challenge.

2. Fenwick, Mrs S – Alisma Anton – Blue Roan dog of 8 years of age, masculine head and tight eyes, well boned throughout with ample spring of rib. Preferred the shortness in body of my class winner.

3. Wheatley, Mr B & Mrs M R – Wilmerella Keep Dancing with Melandroy

Minor Puppy Dog (4 entries, 0 absentees)

1. Whiting, Miss S J – Annilann Mister Allsorts – Blue Roan Dog of 8 months of age, masculine head with such a lovely gentle expression, short and compact in body with correct depth and spring of rib for his age, excels in rear angulation allowing him to move with purpose. A promising puppy. BPD

2. Fajardo, Mrs J P – Glowhill Spicks and specks at San Matayo – Blue Roan Dog of almost 9 months of age, not as mature at this stage as the class winner but another lovely short and compact puppy. Gave his handler a hard time on the move but moved well once settled.

3. Davies, Mr & Mrs P & M – Annaside Moon River

Puppy Dog (5 entries, 2 absentees)

1. Barber-Ball, Mrs C – Kalispell Coeur De Lion – Blue Roan Dog of 10 months of age, correct masculine head and eye, loved his short cobby body, his sound movement and correct use of his tail on the move won him the class.

2. Sheridan, Mrs J – Lujesa Living the Dream – Black Dog of 9 months of age, larger and less mature type at this stage than my class winner, balanced head and well off for bone throughout. Preferred the tail carriage of my class winner.

3. Mason, Miss J – I Want To Break Free with Sandlauga (Imp) It

Junior Dog (3 entries, 1 absentee)

1. Palmer, Mrs L – Tarrendayle Forever Yours at Robraine (Imp) Aus – This gold dog of 13 months of age truly has to be handled to be fully appreciated. The most stunning head, masculine and balanced from all angles with tight dark eyes with once again that melting expression we should strive to achieve in our breed. He holds an elegant outline both stacked and on the move, good reach of neck, strong well laid shoulders, plenty of depth and spring of rib. Strong rear quarters, moved soundly with purpose. Made my shortlist in the challenge.

2. Lowery, Mr R & Mrs Y – Amaroanne Theos – Blue Roan dog of 15 months of age, unfortunate to meet the class winner as he also is a dog of quality, balanced head, correct bone and substance, moved with purpose, just preferred the reach of neck and compact body of my class winner.

Yearling Dog (4 entries, 0 absentees)

1. Lowery, Mr R & Mrs Y – Amaroanne Apollo – Blue Roan Dog of 15 months of age, caught my attention as soon as he entered the ring, correct head and eye, good reach of neck, short and compact in body, an ever wagging tail, moved effortlessly round the ring, beautiful coat and presentation.

2. Sewell, Mrs F – Kerriglow Dream Again for Quattrozampe – Black Dog of 14 months of age, larger set dog than my class winner, correct head with dark eyes, balance outline, preferred the width on rear movement of my class winner.

3. Marden Mr & Mrs N – Chativore Winter Solstice

Post Graduate Dog (7 entries, 3 absentees)

1. Todd, Mr D C & Rahman Mr M D – Chataway Hijacked – Blue Roan Dog of 23 months of age, such an ultra short and compact boy with correct depth of chest and spring of rib, a perfect head masculine with dark tight eyes, good reach of neck and correctly places shoulders, moved with drive using his tail to his advantage, beautifully presented.

2. Hynd, Mrs M – Ryallcourt Tan About Town at Scomar – Black White and Tan Dog of 2 years of age, a boy with a beautiful outline, excels in depth of chest and spring of rib, also compact in body. Just preferred the tightness of eye of my class winner.

3. Robinson, Mrs M – Wilmerella Storm Chase for Jeffellie

Limit Dog (14 entries, 3 absentees)

1. Cleland, Mrs M – Belltrees Kandyman – Another gold dog who oozes quality, at 23 months of age this boy commanded my attention as he entered the ring, I just couldn’t take my eyes off him, such a well balanced dog nothing is overdone, correct reach of neck, strong well laid shoulders, depth and spring of rib are excellent, he is short and compact and uses this along with his correct rear angulation to power around the ring, top quality coat for a golden. Made my shortlist in the challenge and was very strongly considered for top honours, a boy I will watch with interest in the future.

2. Morris, Miss C – Riondel Candyman JW – Blue Road Dog of 22 months of age, unlucky to meet my class winner as once again another dog of quality. Masculine head, correct reach of neck, big ribs, moved with drive. Just preferred the shorter coupled body of my class winner.

3. Williams, Mrs R – Gallinagos Gold Finger

Open Dog (5 entries, 0 absentees)

1. Amos-Jones, Miss S – Sh Ch Veratey Vincenzo at Cassom JW – I had the pleasure of judging this magnificent blue dog as a puppy and it was clear back then that he was destined for a great career in the show ring. Almost 5 years to the day from me giving him best puppy in show at a breed open show I got to judge him once again and he didn’t disappoint. He is everything a cocker should be, he melts you with his dark gentle eyes, masculine head without exaggeration, short and cobby, correctly angulated throughout, strong well boned and toned muscled body with correct depth and width, all this comes together in perfect harmony on the move giving free flowing, effortless movement with the correct amount of width. This dog just adores his owner and its clear to see the feeling is mutual and they both work together as a team which for me that special bond just makes him even more special than just matching our breed standard. It was an absolute honour to award him the CC then see him represent our breed in a top quality gundog group to take Gundog Group 1. I returned to the show on Sunday to cheer him on and was delighted to see him take RBIS. Huge congratulations you, you give up such a lot to show at this level and we all owe you great thanks for putting our lovely breed in the limelight.

2. Kettle, Misses S & A – Sh Ch Lujesa Impossible Dream – Black dog of 2 years of age who shouts quality from all angles, masculine balance head with dark eye and correct expression, good reach of neck, correct lay of shoulders followed by well developed rib with plenty of depth, excels in rear angulation giving strength and width on the move, presented in immaculate coat and condition, a dog with a bright future ahead im sure, he just couldn’t be overlooked so called him in for the challenge and was delighted to award him the RCC.

3. Laverty, Mr & Mrs C & H – Ir Sh Ch Snowgate Special Edition to Laveris

Special Beginners Dog (7 entries, 1 absentee)

1. Mason, Miss J – Sandlauga Soul Man – Gold dog of 2 years of age, short compact dog who won the class on his powerful driving movement, he gives a pleasing outline with a lovely head, short body and correct rear angulation. This boy displays his true cheeky cocker personality in the ring which was lovely to see.

2. Mcshane, Mrs K & Mr B – Obsidian Spring Marvel – Black dog of 2 years of age, lovely straight front assembly, longer cast in body than my class winner, well muscled rear quarters, a shame he carried his tail a little high on the day.

3. Hynd, Mrs M – Ryallcourt Tan About Town at Scomar

Good Citizens Dog (4 entries, 0 absentees)

1. Torbett, Miss K – Kirlinjis Made You Look JW Sh Cm – Blue dog of 4 years of age, presented and handled to perfection, excellent depth of chest, big rib, short and cobby in body, correct rear angulations allowing his movement to provide powerful drive. Presented in excellent coat and condition.

2. Needham, Mr R E – Snowgate Gold Edition at Merryhaze – Gold dog of 2 years of age, a boy with the softest of expressions on a balanced head, ample reach of neck, good balanced outline both stacked and on the move.

3. Qualtrough, Mrs C L – Helenwood Trade Secret

Veteran Bitch (6 entries, 2 absentees)

1. Ward, Mrs B W – Wensum Some Like it Hot JW – Black bitch of 7 years of age, lovely compact bitch with much to like, feminine head and dark eye, ggod reach of neck and lay of shoulders, correct rear angulation and short hocks, moved true with drive.

2. Williams, Mrs S L & Mr R – Manacas She’s Got The Look for Wilmerella – Orange roan bitch of 7 years of age, such a sweet bitch, who won her placing on sound strong movement both fore and after, just preferred the topline of my class winner.

3. Davies Mr & Mrs P & M – Annaside Moonbeam

Minor Puppy Bitch (3 entries, 0 absentees)

1. Parker Mr G & Mrs L – Annilann Miss Sweetheart – Blue bitch of 7 months of age, what an appropriate kennel name for this young lady as she truly is a sweetheart, her sweet gentle expression and ever wagging tail stole my heart, excels in good reach of neck and strong correctly laid shoulders, just the right depth and width she should be for her age, correct rear angulations giving her the ability to move true and with drive. One I will be watching with interest as im sure she has a bright future ahead.

2. Ray, Miss J & Challands Mr & Mrs M – Annilann Miss Mellow – Blue bitch from the same litter as my class winner and holds a lovely outline like her sister, just a little slower to mature than her sister but another one with promise. Gave her handler a nightmare ride on the move but moved true once settled.

3. Bodzak, Mrs W C – Briconess Solar Corona

Puppy Bitch (6 entries, 3 absentees)

1. Adams, Mrs R – Whinburn Ptarmigan – Gold bitch of 11 months of age, very cockery and mature in body for her age, short and cobby in body, plenty of depth and width across the loin, excels in correct shoulder placement and good reach of neck, moved well.

2. Green & Brain, Messrs G & R – Cachel Pop the Question to Meloneras – blue bitch of 11 months of age, she pushed hard in this class, beautiful outline, feminine in head, well developed in rib, just preferred the width on the rear movement of my class winner.

3. Kettle, Misses S & A – Lujesa Daydream Believer

Junior Bitch (14 entries, 3 absentees)

1. Williams, Mrs S L & Mr R – Amaroanne Athena at Wilmerella – Blue bitch of 15 months of age, so much to like with this quality blue bitch, well boned mature frame giving a stunning outline both stacked and on the move, feminine head with a sweet expression, correct reach of neck, strong shoulders and straight front assembly, short in body with plenty of depth, correct rear angulation gives her a driving movement and uses her tail to her advantage on the move. Presented to perfection. Made my shortlist and strongly considered for top honours. Definitely a quality bitch to watch out for in the future.

2. Todd, Mr D C & Rahman Mr M D – Zheridons Chinese Whispers – Blue bitch of 15 months of age, another youngster with lots to like and pushed the winner very hard, it was a very close decision between these two. Excellent outline excelling with her lay of shoulders, short and compact in body. My class winner just tipped the scales with more maturity but this bitch is another with a bright future ahead.

3. Clarke, Mr A E G & Misses L D & S J – Harbethol Look Magic Melody

Yearling Bitch (9 entries, 1 absentee)

1. Young, Mrs S & Miss D – Canyonn Could it Be Magic – Black bitch of 19 months of age, has to be handled to fully appreciate the quality of this bitch, feminine balance head, correct reach of neck, plenty of width and depth with a good spring of rib, short and compact in body, moved with the correct width and drive.

2. Kengyelics, Mrs J – Hebdene Harbour Lights – Gold bitch of 14 months of age, gives a lovely balanced outline, feminine in head, plenty of depth in chest and short in body, strong in rear quarters. Just preferred the maturity of my class winner.

3. Torbett, Miss K – Kirlinjis Muddy Puddle

Post Graduate Bitch (9 entries, 3 absentees)

1. Morris, Miss C – Riondel Caribbean Blu – Blue bitch of 22 months of age, a beautiful bitch with nothing overdone, feminine in head, well boned, correct depth and spring of rib, short and compact in body, excels in rear angulation, excellent mover with an ever wagging tail which is lovely to see in the ring.

2. Ward, Mrs B M – Pearkim Persephone at Wensum – Orange Roan bitch of 2 years of age, lovely balanced feminine head, short and cobby and excels in depth of chest and spring of rib just preferred the reach of neck of my class winner.

3. West, Mrs C – Sheigra Simply a Star JW

Limit Bitch (14 entries, 3 absentees)

1. Shinkfield, Mrs S & Lester, Mrs P – Quettadene Touch the Stars JW – Black bitch of 2 year of age, this bitch comes straight from the top draw with nothing overdone, she is for me everything a cocker should be. She has a feminine head with the required melting expression, correct reach of neck, well laid shoulders, depth of chest and spring of rib, she is short, cobby and compact, correct rear angulation and short hocks, beautiful tail set and all this comes together perfectly on the move. Presented in the best of jackets her coat was gleaming. Delighted to award her the CC, her first and I hope others will soon follow.

2. Hillier, Mr & Mrs I – Coedcernyw Calendar Girl JW – Gold bitch of 2 years of age, pushed the class winner hard as once again a bitch of the best quality with lots to like, the most stunning head and dark eye, balanced outline both stacked and on the move, excels in reach of neck and shoulder placement, well boned throughout with correct angulation throughout. Couldn’t let the quality of this bitch go so called her back into the challenge and awarded her the RCC.

3. Todd, Mr D C & Rahman, Mr M D – Grandtully Gabrielle

Open Bitch (8 entries, 1 absentee)

A class full of quality and an absolute pleasure to get the opportunity to judge. It seriously was a case of splitting hairs with the quality in this class.

1. Shinkfield, Mrs S & Lester, Mrs P – Sh Ch Quettadene Startime JW Sh Cm – Black bitch of 3 years of age, another quality black from this kennel and like her kennel mate has a lot to like, correctly boned bitch with a lovely head with soft expression, strong well muscled neck, perfect lay of shoulder, excels in spring of rib and width across the loin, her correct rear angulation and tail set used to advantage on the move coving the ground effortlessly. Made my shortlist in the challenge.

2. Parker Mr G & Mrs L – Sh Ch Weyhill Wish List – Black bitch of 3 years of age, another black of top quality and a pleasure to go over, pushed the class winner very hard, sweet expression, beautiful feminine outline, correct reach of neck, short cobby and compact, moved with drive.

3. Whiting, Miss S J – Sh Ch Annilann Miss Zing JW

Special Beginners (8 entries, 1 absentee)

1. Mccabe-Bell, Mr B & Mccabe-Bell, Mr S – Grandtully Eliza Doolittle – Black bitch of 14 months of age, her quality caught my eye as soon as she entered the ring, best of outlines, feminine in head, good reach of neck and well laid shoulders, strong topline, short in body with excellent rear angulation, moved with purpose. As this bitch matures she will be one to watch. Made my shortlist. Awarded Best Special Beginner in Breed and delighted to hear she later went on to win the Special Beginners Gundog Group, well done!

2. Clarke Mr A E G & Misses L D & S J – Harbethol Look Magic Melody – Blue bitch of 13 months of age, different type to my class winner, ample reach of neck, excels in spring of rib, strong rear angulation, moved well.

3. Yilmaz, Miss C – Kyna Toyah Battersby

Good Citizens Bitch (7 entries, 2 absentees)

1. West, Mrs C – Sheigra Super Special JW – Black bitch of 2 years of age, most feminine of bitches with a beautiful outline with a clean good reach of neck, short coupled, correct rear angulation, moved with drive.

2. Clarke Mr A E G & L D & S J – Harbethol Look Magic Melody

3. Torbett, Miss K – Kirlinjis Muddy Puddle

Judge – Miss L V Reader (Kaniboo)