North Of England Spaniel Club

 Critique for North of England Spaniel Club

Sunday 25th June 2023

Thank you to Lesley Nesbitt and her hard working committee for inviting me to judge at this very well organised show which is held in the most beautiful venue. Neil and I were very well looked after. The sun shone, the breeze kept the heat manageable and the only spots of rain fell after the very last dog left the ring! My steward, Tommy, supported me well, so thank you.

I had the pleasure to assess some excellent examples of our spaniel breeds; one or two will improve as they develop in confidence and settle to their showing. I found my Best in Show in Hackett and Williams magnificent Irish Water Spaniel Sh Ch Curlyco My Hot Rockstar (Imp. Fin.),he commanded my attention on entering the ring. Such an impressive male shown in great order, excellent bone, strong, well ribbed body, well muscled and moving as if he owned the ring, he could not be denied the top spot. Reserve Best in Show went to Clarke and Gaylor Welsh Springer Spaniel Tigerrock Tick Tick Boom, such a smart young dog turned out in great coat and condition, moving with ease and drive; he had been sent through from a quality entry in his breed.

Best Puppy in Show was awarded to Graham's Welsh Springer Spaniel Nyliram The Suspect, superbly presented and handled to get the best from this very pretty bitch, gorgeous head and expressive eyes, well made all through and so sound and confident on the move. Reserve Best Puppy in Show was awarded to Terry's Cocker Spaniel Shaggylands True Colours. Still very much a baby but showing promise,head is developing well and he has lovely expression; well boned and with good body, moved well using his quarters to advantage once settled.

Best Veteran in Show was won by Watson's English Springer Spaniel Sh Ch Bordacity Honey Ryder at almost nine years old this bitch is carrying her years very well. Well proportioned and shown in excellent coat and condition. She moves with ease, good forward reach and drive from strong quarters. Reserve Best Veteran in Show went to Sherlock's Cocker Spaniel Jayzander Hermes with Crimicar, ten year old who still shows like a youngster, well made all through and in good coat and condition. Well done to both exhibitors for maintaining your golden oldies in such great condition, they are a credit to you.

Clumber spaniel Puppy (1) 1.Nesbitt Creeaark Austin Healey from Chabrouille, well balanced youngster with good body properties and well boned limbs. Shown in lovely coat for his age. Moved well using the strength in his quarters to advantage.

Clumber spaniel Junior(0)

Clumber spaniel Post Graduate (1) 1.Pickering Wymeswold Verdejo at Greencourt (Imp.Nld.) pleased for her well balanced make and shape, strong in forechest and with strong body and bone. Well turned out silky coat. Uses herself well on the move.

Clumber spaniel Open(1) 1.Pickering Wahnahnish Superman of Hajacan (AI) (Imp. Nld.) BOB he has great bone and well proportioned body with good substance, head and eye pleased, shown in beautiful silky coat and good muscle tone. Straight and true on the move with typical rolling gait.

Spanish water dog absent.

Lagotto Romagnolo Open (1) 1.Wilson Emmroche Dancer squarely built bitch of pleasing overall type; well bodied and muscled up. Correct curled coat. Intelligent expressive eyes. Sound on the move covering the ground well.

Ellen Dobson Memorial Stakes (5, 3abs) 1. Watson Eng. Springer Sh Ch Bordacity Honey Ryder BVIS 2. Tait Cocker Spaniel Amaroanne Glory Days Sh CM 8 year blue roan of good make and shape, well ribbed in body and standing on good limbs; not quite in the condition of the winner.

AV Minor Puppy (7, 4abs) 1. Clarke WSS Tigerrock The Wombles, very promising puppy so well handled and presented in lovely coat and condition for his age. Well balanced and showing great promise. 2. Sherlock Cocker spaniel Crimicar Midnight Dreamz, very sweet blue bitch, well bodied, clean neck and shoulder, sound and merry on the move. 3. Tait Crimicar Midnight Destiny.

AV Puppy (5,3abs) 1. Morris American cocker spaniel Norrashays Madam Cholet at Mycalleys, well proportioned puppy shown and handled well. Pleasing head and eye. Moved very well once settled showing good drive. 2. Shipton Field spaniel Heartwood Mishules Goodbye Yellow Brick Road substantial liver and tan youngster of good proportions who decided not to cooperate with his handler, I was pleased his confidence improved in later classes.

AV Junior (3,1abs) 1.Unwin English springer spaniel Allenies Lady Marmalade, clean in outline and well conditioned, well presented, kind eye and expression. Sound in movement. 2. Shipton H.M.G.Y.Brick Road.

AV Post Graduate (4,1abs) 1. Casey Welsh springer spaniel Tigerrock Lit de Roses, very sweet bitch of good type and shown in lovely coat and hard condition. Moved soundly in harmony with her handler. 2.Wilson Lagotto Romagnolo Emmroche Dancer.

AV Open (6) 1. Clarke Welsh Springer Spaniel Heniverous Rainbow by Tigerrock, well made dog of good type, mature in body, pleasing head and eye, shown in tip top condition, well muscled and in good coat. Body of good length and well ribbed back. Straight front, strong quarters used to advantage on the move. 2. Barber-Bell Cocker spaniel Kalispell Couer de Lion, very well handled mature, handsome blue dog of good type shown in good coat and well muscled. He moved happily keeping a level topline. 3.Casey English Springer Tigerrock Strike a Pose.

AV Reserve Best of Breeds Stakes 1. Casey WSS Tigerrock Lit de Roses. 2. Hackett &Williams IWS Malanis Belle at Foulby, another well balanced example of her breed, delightful temperament and very sound. 3. Rainey Cocker Spaniel Kalispell Villanelle.

Segedunum Members Puppy Stakes (4) 1. Clarke Welsh springer spaniel Tigerrock the Wombles. 2. Morris American cocker N.M.C.at Mycalleys. 3. Casey English Springer T.S.a Pose

Marie MacCallum Memorial Members Open Stakes (9)1. Clarke Welsh Springer Spaniel H.R.by Tigerrock. 2. Pickering Clumber W.S at Hajacan. 3. Morris American Cocker Churchill Moser Dog at Mycalleys (Imp.)

Sue Shinkfield (Judge)