Welsh Springer Spaniel Club

The Welsh Springer Spaniel Club

Open Show

Saturday 22nd February 2020

Corley Coventry 

Many thanks to the officers and committee for giving me the opportunity of judging your lovely breed. I have been lucky to have judge WSS on many occasions at open show level since 1986, but for me today was the “icing on the cake”. Generally I found the dogs to be of a very good standard and was delighted with my overall entry. A very big thank you must go to my able steward who kept everything running so smoothly throughout the day, also thanks for the very kind hospitality shown Lyn and myself.

Veteran Dog (3/0a)

A really lovely quality class of veteran’s

1st Sh Ch Cherryheath’s Mr Mischief JW ShCM - BVIS

Have judged this quality male before, what a great showman he is at rising 9 years, he has such a well proportioned chiselled head with such a gentle soft expression, straight forelegs, firm topline which he held on the move, he’s short coupled with adequate rear angulation, moved out true with excellent drive.

2nd Sh Ch Gemill Back To The Future For Cerysan JW ShCM

9 year old showing great quality, another with a well balanced head with soft expression, he has a clean lengthy neck into a well laid shoulder, good spring of rib with moderate turn of stifle, another sound mover.

3rd Sh Ch Menstonia Marksman ShCM

Minor Puppy Dog (4/2a)

1st Islanza Hey Dude

Well balanced young man showing excellent promise, lovely head with dark eye, good length of neck into a well placed shoulder, adequate turn of stifles, covered the ground well on the move, handed to perfection.

2nd Caergrant Tulup Painter

Upstanding young fella with nicely balanced head and correct shaped eye, he’s short coupled, but needs to deepen in loin and strength at the rear, moved ok when steadied. 

Puppy Dog (2/0a)

1st Bushwacker Happy Gilmore At Ruskinite BDP, RBD & BPIS

Such a well balanced boy with the most loveliest of heads and expression, he has a clean lengthy neck into excellent lay of shoulder, with wonderful angulation at front & rear, strong quarters with good width, 

2nd C T R

Junior Dog (2/1a)

1st Nyliram Lets Twist Again 

Lovely type with well proportioned head, good length of neck into well placed shoulders, well ribbed, short loin, well muscled quarters producing excellent drive, should have a bright future.

Yearling Dog (5/2a

1st N L T A

2nd Chanangel Mr Whodat At Cherryheath JW

Smart young fella who has lovely overall balance but not quite the maturity of the winner, excellent in neck and shoulder, strong quarters with adequate turn of stifle, moved out well but just a little proud of his tail.

3rd Menstonia Meteor

Post Graduate Dog (6/1a)

1st Helgen Romeo The Lover

Good overall balance, masculine chiselled head but not overdone, shoulders well placed, well sprung ribs, well let down hocks, sound & true on the move.

2nd Iszanza Sprinter

Similar to one in size and construction, pleasing head of good proportions, but not the balance & movement of one.

3rd Julita Rhyne

Limit Dog (4/1a)

1st Bowdonia Ozzie

Well balanced with good conformation and movement, lovely well proportioned head with dark eye, firm topline which was held on the move, short coupled, adequate well muscled quarters, well handled.

2nd Bowdonia Only The Brave For Cerysan

Loved this boys head and soft gentle expression, he has a clean strong neck into well laid shoulders, deep brisket with well sprung ribs, adequate rear angulation, close decision but just preferred ones movement.

3rd Solva Captain Vere

Open Dog (4/1a)

1st Don’s Statement To Nyliram JW - BD, RBIS & BOSIS

Quality male with most lovely chiselled head, so true in expression with lovely dark eye, lengthy muscular neck into well placed shoulder, correct topline, deep chest, well ribbed, good bone and feet, strong quarters producing excellent movement with reach & drive.

2nd Hudolus Rhys Henllys At Typically

Good balanced head with gentle expression, straight front, firm topline, well ribbed, good bone and feet, adequate rear angulation, not so positive as one on the move, has good overall balance.

3rd Cherryheath’s Mr Mojito

Special Working Dog (2/1a)

1st Jacranella Solo

Very smart quality male with well proportioned chiselled head on clean neck, straight forelegs, good spring of rib, well coupled, moved with good drive from strong quarters.

Special Beginners Dog (2/1a)

1st H R T L

Veteran Bitch (4/2a)

1st Barhi Flaming Star At Maytag

Lovely type with gentle feminine head and expression, correct shaped eye, excellent overall balance and angulation, straight front, deep chest, moderate turn of stifle, moving so well at 9 years.

2nd Ch Julita Rezanella Of Jacranella 

Quality 11 year old another with the most lovely feminine head and expression, excellent in neck and shoulder, good fore chest, good turn of stifle, moved out out steady enjoying her day but just preferred ones more positive movement.

Minor Puppy Bitch (1/0a)

1st Pamicks Jazzy Ah Girl - BPB

Nice type with pretty balanced head on good length neck, straightest of fronts, adequate quarters, unfortunately today she wasn’t relaxed when stood or on the move which spoilt her outline.

Puppy Bitch (1/0a)

1st P J A G

Junior Bitch (1/0a)

1st Ferndel Fire Gem At Toftwood

Quality youngster who I considered for further honours, she is so well balanced with the loveliest head and expression, good in front, neck & shoulders with strong topline, excellent quarters, looked good on the move.

Novice Bitch (2/0a)

1st F F G at T

2nd Blythway Sundance Gold

Well proportioned head with good dark eye, straight front, well ribbed, adequate turn of stifle, moved steady & true but not the balance of one.

Post Graduate Bitch (5/2a)

Excellent class little to separate the first two.

Just loved these two quality females that headed this class, both have the most loveliest of feminine heads on clean lengthy necks, they are excellent in overall balance their movement has excellent reach and drive, my final placing was based on the slightly more cleaner outline & positive movement of one.

1st Isfryn Lady Godiva At Firglow JW

2nd Bowdonia Moon River JW

3rd Taihang Scherezade At Teaselwood 

Limit Bitch (6/2a)

1st Cwsscwn De Ja Vi (Ai) - BB & BIS

Stunning female who is so full of quality, she has the most loveliest of heads with gentle expression, strong clean neck, is so well angulated fore & aft, just loved her overall balance and construction, she looked the complete picture on the move with her accurate ground covering movement.

2nd Hillpark Queen Bee For Cerysan 

Lovely type of good size, loved her overall balance, muscular neck into well placed shoulders, straightest of fronts, neat firm feet, well boned wide quarters, moved out well but not as positive a one.

3rd Pamicks Field Of Dreams -JW

Open Bitch (7/3a)

1st Jacranella Sonata - RBB

Compact female who took this quality class & RBB on her true accurate movement, she is so well balanced with the most lovely feminine head, she is well constructed with good angles, was shown in excellent coat & condition.

2nd Ferndel Bon Bon For Cwsscwn

Lovely type with well proportioned feminine head on muscular neck, good shoulder placement, firm topline, well ribbed, moderate turn of stifle, another in excellent coat & condition, was sound on the move but not as true as one.

3rd Sh Ch Jacranella Symphony 

Special Working Bitch (2/1a)

1st Cherryheath’s Miss Velocity JW

Balanced female with well proportioned feminine head, clean neck into well placed shoulders, firm topline, short coupled, strong quarters with good angulation, moved out sound & true.

Special Beginners Bitch (3/2a)

1st F F G at T

Ray Strudwick. (Judge)