Paignton & District Fanciers' Association

Paignton. Cocker Spaniels

I enjoyed judging this nice entry. Almost all were carrying excellent muscle which was good to see. However quite a few also were carrying a little excess weight, often over their shoulders. Im not sure if in some cases it was an attempt to hide less than ideal spring of rib. Sadly some were not happy and kept their tails right down on the move which cost them places, for me the breed needs to be merry. 2 new Sh Champions made up on the day, congratulations to them and their sire.

Special Beginners D (4)

1st: 2539 HOLLAND, Mr Stephen Crimicar Indigo Magic to Holchancer

Very typy d with the best front in class. In super muscle. He has a masc head. Could have a little more neck and carry less weight over shoulder. V good feet. Well sprung ribs. Correct topline and tailset. Well bent stifle with low hocks. V accurate in front and has a lengthy stride. BSB

2nd: 2547 MASON, Miss Jennifer Sandlauga Soul Man

Slightly bigger and longer and not the shoulder of 1. He has a masculine head. Liked his length of neck. Well sprung ribs. Holds a level topline and typical tail action. Well bent stifle and low hocks. Accurate up and back mover.

3rd: 2555 PARKHOUSE, Mrs M A Sandluga Magic Spell For Shivani ShcEX

Minor puppy d (6,1)

Class of bouncy pups, some were rather unsure.

1st: 2576 THOMAS, Mrs Gillian Barbara Bruxly Harvest Moon at Whisperwood

He is very compact and I thought typy. He has a pleasing head. Medium neck. Quite a good front. Well spring ribs. Short loin. Good rear. He went v well.

2nd: 2518 BAYLISS, Mrs & Mr D & A Shirepark Sir Francis Drake By Wilanorah

Liked his proportions He has a pleasing head. Ok neck. Liked his width of chest. Shoulder could be better laid. Well ribbed. Moderate rear and just a bit steep in croup. Moved v well.

3rd: 2584 WILDMAN, Mr Mike Oktumi Major player

Puppy d (1)

1st: 2513 ANDERSON, Mr Bruce & FOSTER, Mr Alan Zakova Sundance Kyd at Sabaloo

Top end of puppy. He has a masc head, dark eye with good expression. Quite a long neck into a well laid shoulder. Chest to elbow. Well sprung ribs. He could be shorter in loin. Well bent stifle and low hocks. Has a fair length stride and hold his outline moving,

Junior d (2)

1st: 2556 PARKHOUSE, Mrs M A Federico brave heart for Shivani imp Russia

Ultra merry d giving handler a hard time. Better head than 2. Ok in neck and a good front. Well sprung ribs. V good rear. Looks better moving than stood.

2nd: 2554 MUGLESTON, Mrs Elizabeth Forever rizi bizi Eliot hallslake (imp Hun) (Imp)

V well handled and doing all his handler asked. He could have a longer neck and better shoulder. Chest to elbow. Well bent stifle and low hocks. Not as compact as 1. Accurate on the move.

Yearling d (3)

1st: 2528 COLLINS, Miss Joyce & COLLINS, Mr. Mark Bartonholm Prince Of Tides at Candyke JW

He is a very crockery, masc d. Liked his head proportions. Long neck with well laid shoulder. Could just have a bit more width of chest, well sprung ribs. Firm topline. V good rear which he uses well to power round ring.

2nd: 2556 PARKHOUSE, Mrs M A Federico brave heart for Shivani imp Russia

3rd: 2525 CASSIDY, Ms Y Manchela Speechless at Cassoz JW

Novice d (2)

1st: 2563 SALMON, Miss Angela Jeanne Crimicar indigo eclipse

Very merry youngster. Has a well proportioned head. Moderate neck.he has quite a good front with correct width of chest. Tended to slope in topline slightly at times. V good rear. Good out and back mover with a lengthy stride.

2nd: 2513 ANDERSON, Mr Bruce & FOSTER, Mr Alan Zakova Sundance Kyd at Sabaloo

Graduate d (2,1)

1st: 2521 BIRKENSHAW, Ms GILLIAN GILCAR MIDNIGHT DREAM

Liked his outline and holds shape on the move. Could have slightly more muzzle. V good eye and expression. Long neck with a good shoulder. Straight front and deep feet. Well sprung ribs. He is slightly long in loin. Holds a good topline. He could just use his rear a bit better.

Post grad d (3,1)

1st: 2540 HUTSON, Mrs S J Stobytill After The Storm

Liked his proportions. Lengthy masc head. He had a good length of neck into fair shoulders. Chest to elbow and good width of chest. Well sprung ribs. Slightly long in loin and could be firmer in topline. Moderate hind angukation but v well muscled.

2nd: 2565 SEWELL, Mrs F Kerriglow Dream Again For Quattrozampe

Not helping handler. Quite a tall d. He has a typical head. Ok neck. His angulation is rather too moderate, but it is v well balanced and so moved with an even stride, holding a firm topline.

Limit d (8,2)

1st: 2582 WATSON, Miss Heather Catherine & WILDMAN, Mr M Oktumi Bobby Wee Dazzler

Very crockery masc d who is beautifully conditioned. Liked his proportions. Has a well balanced head. Long neck. Shoulder is quite well laid but could have more slope to upper arm. Chest to elbow and good width chest. Well sprung ribs. Strong well made rear. He moves v well. RCC

2nd: 2560 POP, Miss J & HARRIS, Mr David Claramand Cosmopolitan

He is a very typy d. Liked his head. He is moderate in neck and slightly heavy over the shoulder. Liked his width chest and spring of rib. Rear matches his front v well and so has a balanced and lengthy profile stride. Little less weight might improve topline.

3rd: 2522 BOWEN, Mr David C & BOWEN, Mrs Sharon LARARTH HOBSON'S CHOICE

Open d (3)

1st: 2577 TODD, Mr D & RAHMAN, MR MD CHATAWAY HIJACKED

This d is such a good mover, accurate out and back and long easy stride using his tail so well. He as a good head. Long neck. Quite a good front. He could be slightly better in feet. Deep chest, well ribbed back topline is ok. V good tail set. Well bent stifle with low hocks. In super muscle. CC

2nd: 2560 POP, Miss J & HARRIS, Mr David Claramand Cosmopolitan

3rd: 2557 POP, Miss J Manacas Double Ideas With Bocablue

Veteran d (4)

1st: 2527 COLLINS, Miss Joyce & COLLINS, Mr. Mark Cassom Sky Rocket at Candyke JW

Well-made and compact cocker. He has a masc head. Long neck into well laid shoulder. Chest to elbow. Like most in class could carry less weight. Short loin. V good rear. Moved well. BV

2nd: 2571 SHERLOCK, Mrs Tracey Jayzander Hermes With Crimicar

He is a well balanced d, not the angulation of 1 but uses what he has so v well. Masc head. Liked his eye and expression. Long neck. Fraction longer in back than 1.

3rd: 2524 CASSIDY, Ms Y Manchela Hugo Boss EJW'09 Sh.CM ShCEx

Special beginners b (4)

1st: 2533 GREEN, Mr Gary & BRAIN, Mr Roger Cachel Pop The Question To Meloneras JW

She is slightly longer than 2 but has a better hind action. Fem head. Lengthy neck. She has quite a good front if a little heavy over the shoulder. Level topline. V good rear.

2nd: 2542 HUTTON-BABER, Mr Damien & HUTTON-BABER, Mr James Esqueen (FCI) Following Star at Babtonkelpie (Imp

Liked her outline. She has a v good head. Neck is ok. Straight front with tight feet. Well sprung ribs. Holds a level topline.

3rd: 2564 SEWELL, Mrs F Wintonia Hidden Gem At Quattrozampe

Minor puppy b (2,1)

1st: 2559 POP, Miss J Chavez Moonglow over Bocablue

Fem pup of 6 mths, v much a baby. She has a good head. Neck is ok. Chest to elbow. Well sprung ribs. Can sink at the rear and needs to use tail more. Moves v well.

Puppy b. (6)

Good class some would benefit with less weight,

1st: 2550 MASTERS, Mr Michael & DOTT, Mr Mark Adriana Sunforest Soul with Manchela (Imp UKU) NAF

Super outline, really compact b. She has a v good head. Lengthy neck. Quite a good front assembly. Well ribbed. She is firm in topline. Well bent stifle with low hocks. Can firm in out and back action but best stride in class. Uses her tail v well. BP

2nd: 2534 GRICE, Mr & Mrs K & D Kyna Azzurra

This b is a lovely shape. She has a good head. Lengthy neck. Best front assembly in class but for some reason was short stepping. She has bit ribs. Firm topline. V good rear. Fairly accurate out and back mover.

3rd: 2541 HUTSON, Mrs S J Stobytill Bootylicious

Junior b (8)

1st: 2561 RAHMAN, Mr MD Buddonness Irish Aoife

Really lovely b who excels in profile action. She has a fem head which is v well balanced. Long neck with a well laid shoulder. Tight feet. Well sprung ribs. A fraction long in loin. Really super rear. Was a strong contender for higher awards and should make her title easily.

2nd: 2516 RADMALL, Mr David Soca Dance du Domaine de Kerarzic Vilin

Liked her outline v much, really cobby, typy cocker. She has a fem head, long neck and a good front. Could just have a little more width of chest. Big ribs. Firm in topline. Well bent stifle and low hocks. Liked her v much.

3rd: 2523 BOWEN, Mr David C & BOWEN, Mrs Sharon LARARTH MIDNIGHT BLUE

Yearling b (5)

1st: 2532 DEAN, Mrs Michele Sandlauga sherbert pip

Good moving b whose proportions I liked. She has a fem head. Lengthy neck. Good front. Deep chest with good width. Topline is ok. V good rear. Went well.

2nd: 2558 POP, Miss J Manaca's Thelma or Louise at Bocablue

Black who I liked v much, just didn’t give her best towards end of class. She is very typy. Fem in head. Lengthy neck well with a made front and rear. Fairly compact in body.

3rd: 2552 MITCHELL, Mrs J E Glowhill Sweet Magnolia

Novice b (5)

1st: 2578 WARD, Mrs B M Wensum Dancing in the Dark

Very good moving typy b. Liked her proportions. She has a fem head. Lengthy neck. Well made front and rear. Would prefer a little more width to her chest. Well sprung ribs, that go well back. Holds a firm topline.

2nd: 2515 MAHE, Ms Justine Blue Vroland Saoirse

Really free moving b, not as happy as she might be on table. She has a v good head. Balanced in her angulation. Free mover. Holds her topline.

3rd: 2558 POP, Miss J Manaca's Thelma or Louise at Bocablue

Graduate b (3)

1st: 2562 RAY, Miss J & CHALLANDS, Mrs Leanne & CHALLANDS, M Annilann Miss Merry Berry JW JW

She is a v typy b. She has a fem head. Medium neck. Liked her balanced angulation. Could put a bit more effort in but the best hind action of this trio.

2nd: 2542 HUTTON-BABER, Mr Damien & HUTTON-BABER, Mr James Esqueen (FCI) Following Star at Babtonkelpie (Imp

3rd: 2568 SHAPLAND, MR Derek W & SHAPLAND, Mrs CORAL & SHAPL DERACOR DREAMLOVE

Post grad b (5,1)

1st: 2570 SHERLOCK, Mrs Tracey Crimicar Just A Dream

Very cockery b who went better here than 2. Liked her proportions. She has a fem head. Dark eye with lovely expression. Medium neck. Could carry less weight over her shoulder. Well sprung ribs. Topline is ok. Strong rear.

2nd: 2532 DEAN, Mrs Michele Sandlauga sherbert pip

3rd: 2537 GRIFFIN, Mrs Jana Griffial's Rue Herb of Grace

Limit b (6,1)

1st: 2583 COLLIN, Dr Peter & EYRES, Dr Gavin & WILDMAN, Mr M Oktumi Opalescence

Absolutely super b with the most wonderful temperament, so merry. She has a lengthy, clean and fem head. Enough neck. Well laid shoulder. Chest to elbow. Good width and spring to her ribs, which go well back. She holds a firm topline. Excellent rear. Accurate out and back mover with a long easy stride, holding her outline. CC & BOB

2nd: 2569 SHERLOCK, Mrs Tracey Crimicar Dream Lover

V honest sort of b, just a bit longer than 1. Liked her head. Medium neck. Front is ok but a bit heavy over the shoulder. She has good width to her body. Correct tails set. Well made rear. Moves v well and used her tail better than 3 here.

3rd: 2532 DEAN, Mrs Michele Sandlauga sherbert pip

Open b (5)

1st: 2538 HILLIER, Mr I & HILLIER, Mrs S Sh Ch Coedcernyw Calendar Girl JW

Liked the outline and proportions of this lovely compact b, she is full of breed type. She could have a slightly better expression. Long neck. Very good front. Big ribs. Firm in her topline. Super rear. Accurate on the move and goes with a length and balanced stride. RCC

2nd: 2517 ANDERSSON, Ms. Malin Int Ch Obladi Oblada du Domaine de Kerarzic Vilin

She is a v sound b, slightly longer than 1. Liked her head. Enough neck. Good angulation front and rear. Big ribs. Went well.

3rd: 2530 DE CARTERET, Miss D G Kyna Slack Alice With Derrindee

Veteran B. ne)

Jeff Horswell