London Cocker Spaniel Society

The London Cocker Spaniel Society

Open Single Breed Show - Sunday 16th February 2020 

Judge – Louise Harrison (Lourisma) 

Many thanks to the committee for inviting me to judge at this friendly show. I had a very enjoyable day and the hospitality was excellent. Thank you to my steward for keeping everything in order and finally thank you to the exhibitors who entered especially those who made the difficult journey due to storm Dennis. 

Best in Show: DERACOR DREAM TIME

Reserve Best in Show: CACHEL HEARTTHROB AT LAURELLAKES 

Best Puppy in Show: UXENDEL SEA VENTURE

Best Minor Puppy in Show: CHARMWEN WHITE KNIGHT 

Best Veteran: MYSTICAL MILOW AT CHANMALO SHCM VW

ANY SOLID COLOUR INCLUDING SOLID/TAN

SPECIAL PUPPY (1)  

1. Kew’s LUJESA DOLLY DAYDREAM AT WYLYEVIEW. Lovely 11mth B&T bitch, feminine head, well angulated, ample neck, neat feet, well let down hocks, merry cocker, moved well with drive.  

SPECIAL NOVICE (3,1) 

1. Sheridan’s LUJESA LIVING THE DREAM. Substantial black dog, lovely head and expression, tight dark eye, good depth of chest and good spring of rib, elbows well tucked in, thickly padded feet, well boned, well angulated, good width of stifle, moved well keeping a level topline.  2. Corcoran’s TROVEROTHWAY VANITY FAIR. Pretty B&T bitch, ample neck, well angulated hindquarters, short in loin, would just prefer a touch more width all through, moved OK.  

SPECIAL POST GRADUATE (5,2) 

1. Shapland’s DERACOR DREAM TIME. Gorgeous black bitch, so balanced and compact. Not a big girl but has everything in correct proportions. Beautiful gentle expression, square muzzle and dark eye. Good reach of neck and lay of shoulder, well ribbed, short in loin, deep chest and good return of upper arm, good bend of stifle, moved with ease and confidence around the ring. Looking forward to watching her progress. BIS.  2. Rofe’s OAKROSA RAIDEN. Well boned black dog, unlucky to meet 1. Top quality dog with lots to like. Neat thickly padded feet, masculine head, tight dark eye, good spring of rib, happy and relaxed on the move. 3.  Lockwood’s ZAKOVA FIRE DANCER. 

SPECIAL OPEN (2,2) 

ANY OTHER COLOUR  

SPECIAL PUPPY (2,1)  

1. Edgington’s UXENDEL SEA VENTURE. 10 mth blue dog full of exuberance and a great personality. It was such a delight to see his merry disposition which is sadly lacking in some exhibits. Pleasing outline, masculine head, square muzzle, well angulated front and hindquarters which he used to drive around the ring keeping a level topline on the move which was not always easy to appreciate when standing due to his exuberant nature. He has time on his side to settle and should be given the opportunity to enjoy himself. BPIS.  

SPECIAL NOVICE (6) 

1. Parker’s ANNILANN MISS SWEATHEART AT WEYHILL. I have watched this puppy from the ringside and was not disappointed on handling her. She has been slower to mature than some but just keeps on getting better. Lovely feminine head and gentle expression, good reach of neck and lay of shoulder, neat thickly padded feet, good width and depth of chest, hocks well let down, well presented and has a lovely nature, moved well. 2. Braddock’s RIONDEL AURORA AT CARINOSA. This blue bitch is still a minor puppy and just needs time. She has a lovely head and gentle expression, square muzzle, correct straight front and neat thickly padded feet, she is short coupled and moved well once settled. 3. Harrison, Thorpe & Harrison’s HARBETHOL LOOK MAN OF MAGIC FOR ARCHBY. 

POST GRADUATE (7,4) 

1. Wildman’s REEMIFF MIDNIGHT BLUE FOR CHANMALO SHCM. Lovely substantial dog in good coat and condition. Masculine head, tight dark eye, good width and depth of chest, good reach of neck and well-placed shoulders, good spring of rib, well angulated and moved well. Well presented. 2. Parker’s UXENDEL SPOTSEA AT GAVINEAL. This little bitch obviously loves her handler, but I have written in my notes that her handler needs to try and relax a little bit. Short cobby bitch with a correct straight front. Moved well.  

SPECIAL OPEN (1) 

1. Bavin & Austin’s ROJOYS CHASE THE DREAM JW SHCM. Lovely blue bitch I liked a lot. Correct straight front, neat thickly padded feet, feminine head, short in loin, deep body, well angulated hindquarters and good width from behind. Would just prefer a better lay of shoulder to balance the picture. Moved well but needs to slow down so her movement can be appreciated. Immaculate presentation.

ANY COLOUR 

VETERAN (8,7)

1. Wildman’s MYSTICAL MILOW AT CHANMALO SHCM VW. 9-year-old blue dog in fabulous coat and condition, he has lovely clean teeth too and it is easy to appreciate the work that his owner puts into his upkeep. Masculine head with well defined stop, good reach of neck and good shoulder placement, well boned, good return of upper arm and well angulated hindquarters, short below hocks, level topline, moved like a youngster. A real credit to his owner. BV.

MINOR PUPPY (2) 

1. Burnet’s CHARMWEN WHITE KNIGHT. Lovely B&W puppy with lots to like. Well angulated, short cobby body, good head, square muzzle, well ribbed, deep chest, neat thickly padded feet, short below hocks, very promising puppy and has time on his side to settle but his movement was difficult to assess at times. BMPIS.  2. Braddock’s RIONDEL AURORA AT CARINOSA. As previous. 

PUPPY DOG (0) 

PUPPY BITCH (1,1) 

JUNIOR (6,5)

1. Harrison, Thorpe & Harrison’s HARBETHOL LOOK MAN OF MAGIC FOR ARCHBY. This blue dog was much more settled in this class. He has a lovely masculine head, gentle expression, square muzzle, well defined stop, well boned, neat thickly padded feet, would prefer a shorter loin but he is a lovely dog with lots to like. Correct tail set and moved well in this class.

TYRO (2) 

1. Bindza’s CACHEL HEARTTHROB AT LAURELLAKES. I really liked this blue dog; he is so balanced from any angle. Short, cobby, good spring of rib, good reach of neck and correct lay of shoulder, lovely head and expression, correct straight front, well angulated hindquarters, short below hocks, correct tail set, moved with drive. Should do well at all levels. RBIS. 2. Roles’ TENDERFIELD SONG FOR BARNEY. Excitable liver roan dog, some good attributes but just far too long in loin which spoils his outline. Well boned, correct eye colour and well presented.  

GRADUATE (2) 

1. Shapland’s DERACOR DREAM TIME. As previous.  2. White’s MERRYSPRINGS MAGIC STAR. Lovely blue dog unlucky to meet 1 and giving his handler a hard time today. Well sprung ribs, masculine head with well defined stop, good reach of neck and lay of shoulder. Short below hocks, good tail set. Would just prefer a shorter loin to balance the picture.  

SPECIAL BEGINNERS (6,5) 

1. Lockwood’s ZAKOVA FIRE DANCER. Well boned gold bitch with a lovely sweet temperament, well angulated hindquarters and good spring of rib. Unfortunately, she was very wet from the rain, however this didn’t deter her from moving around the ring as if she owned it!

OPEN DOG (2,1) 

1. Cassidy’s MANCHELA HUGO BOSS JW SHCM. Well grown blue dog of excellent type, correct straight front, neat thickly padded feet, masculine head, well angulated and short below hocks, would just prefer a bit more width all through, very well presented.

OPEN BITCH (5,3) 

1. Morgan’s WILMERELLA FIRE AND ICE TO TOPKYRI. Headed a class of two very different types. Slightly longer cast than 2 but scored on her gorgeous head and melting expression and level topline which she held on the move. Neat thickly padded feet, good depth of chest, lovely dark eye. Good return of upper arm and well angulated hindquarters. Moved with drive. 2. Bavin & Austin’s ROJOYS CHASE THE DREAM JW SHCM. As previous.