• Show Date: 29/05/2023
  • Show Type: Open/Limited/Sanction
  • Judged by: Daniela Tranquada Contact Judge
  • Published Date: 28/07/2023

South Eastern Welsh Springer Spaniel Club

South Eastern Welsh Springer Spaniel Club

29th May 2023

Special Awards

I was delighted to be invited to judge the Specials at this lovely friendly show. I would like to commend the committee on how well they delivered this show under such terribly sad circumstances.

Thank you to everyone for your support and making me feel so welcome - I really enjoyed my day.

Special Junior (2, 1a): 1 Caldwell & Levy’s Cerysan Limited Edition, 9 months dog, dark eye, open nostrils, tight feet, good bone for size, correct proportions of body to leg ratio, in good condition with moderate turn of stifle. Moved co-ordinately. Just needs to fill out through the front which will come in time.

Special Post Graduate (6): 1 Stevenson’s Mymmsbrook Matador with Blythway JW, maturing well, stands out for quality, lovely bone & substance. Nice head with kind eye, lovely tight cat-like feet, good depth of chest, he is in super body & coat condition. His strength through his body & hindquarters can be felt & makes all the difference to his posture & movement; 2 Stone’s Kidenoan Mark Time for Merrem JW, very showy male nearly 2 years. Kind eye, good feet & bone for size, correct ribbing. Just preferred rear pasterns of 1 on the move; 3 Ferguson’s Julita Raindance at Teaselwood.

Special Open (10, 2a): 1 Thomas’ Bowdonia Truly Scrumptious, 2 year old bitch, stood out standing & moving presenting a pleasing picture in outline. Tidy feet, good depth of chest, clean neck into shoulders, good bone for size, well-muscled & taut through the loin with correct slight arch. In good coat & body condition. Moved & handled well; 2 Woodhams’ Tobermyn Minstrel Boy, can’t believe this boy is 11 years, has a lovely confident posture even for his advancing years. Good forechest, clean neck into shoulders, presents a lovely picture standing & stands on firm feet. Moved well; 3 Barkley’s Sh Ch Cherryheath’s Mr Mischief JW ShCM VW.

DANIELA PINTO TRANQUADA (Judge)