North Of England Welsh Springer Spaniel Club

North Of England Welsh Springer Spaniel Club

Championship Show – 14th April 2024

Thank you to the committee for the invitation to judge at this well run and friendly show. Thank you to my steward, Colin for running the ring efficiently and a big thankyou to the exhibitors for their entries. I really enjoyed the day and had some lovely dogs to judge and some close decisions. On another day I’m sure some placings would change as some dogs would be better outdoors in a bigger ring.

Minor Puppy Dog (2,1ab)

!st. Southgate’s Ferndel Sirio, 8 months and a slow maturer. Head well proportioned. Clean neck and good lay of shoulder. Has some depth of chest and spring of rib but hope he develops more. Strong hindquarters with moderate bend of stifle. Moved steadily.

Puppy Dog (3,1ab)

1st Harrison’s Glenbrows Amadeus, 11 months and maturing nicely. Well- balanced head with a soft eye. Good reach of neck, well laid shoulders. Correct topline and good tail set. Moved soundly once he got in to his stride and settled.

2nd Ferndel Renzo At Rovinjdal,10 months. Finer all through than first, and needs to develop throughout. Well tucked in elbows, sufficient bone with tidy feet. Well sprung ribs with plenty of heart room. Level topline. Moved out well using his quarters to advantage.

Junior Dog (2,1ab)

1st Harrison’s Glenbrows Casanova JW. Upstanding male with lovely head shape, Liked his reach of neck leading into well placed shoulders. Well ribbed and short loin provided the outline wanted. He is well muscled, and this gave him real drive on the move.

Yearling Dog (3)

1st Marella’s Ferndel Watermark (AI), Loved this young man for his balance, and appealing expression. Excellent shape with elegance & strength combined. Pleasing head with an expressive eye & expression. Good reach of neck with an excellent layback of shoulder, firm level topline, good tailset & carriage. In good coat and muscle condition. Moved freely with reach and drive. DRCC

2nd Short’s Toftwood Ziggy Starman, Pleased for type and presented a good outline with correct length of neck, Well sprung ribbing, strong loin and well set tail. Masculine head and expression with correct skull and parallel planes, dark expressive eyes. Moved true holding his topline well.

3rd Hepworth’s Kamunting’s Mad Hatter

Maiden Dog (1)

1st Wallington’s Ferndel Renzo At Rovinjdal – Repeat

Novice Dog (2,1ab)

1st Harrison’s Glenbrows Amadeus – Repeat

Post Graduate Dog (3)

1st Stevenson’s Mymmsbrook Matador With Blythway (JW), Well made all through. Correct forehand construction. Well ribbed back leading through to correctly set tail and strong hindquarters. Good bone and feet. Moved well both fore and aft and displayed good profile movement. In fabulous coat and so well presented.

2nd Graham’s Don’s As Bold As Brass With Nyliram (Imp Swe) JW. Out of a different mould to first, but ‘Welsh’ througout. Pleasing head. Well tucked in elbows, strong bone with tidy feet. Well sprung ribs with plenty of heart room. Level topline. Moved out well using his quarters to advantage.

3rd Brook’s Eiriandylis Georgia Moon

Mid Limit Dog (1)

1st Hepworth’s Kamunting’s Mad Hatter. 3rd in Junior. Nicely balanced with a decent head. Level topline and well ribbed back. Well-made hindquarters. Moved steadily

Limit Dog (1,1ab)

Open Dog (3)

Super class, and places could and will change, I would love to see all of them outside in a big ring.

1st Chandler’s Chanangel Jo Sugden JW. Such a showman. This young man presents such a balanced picture. In super coat & condition throughout. Pleasing head with a gentle yet alert expression. Good bone and substance, straight front with good legs and well-padded feet. Short in loin and a good spring of rib. Well-muscled quarters used to advantage. Very typical on the move with plenty of drive from the rear and good tail action, would love to see him in a larger ring. DCC & RBIS

2nd Philipson’s Menstonia Meteor, This is a very typy boy. Pleasing head, expressive eyes and good balance of skull and muzzle. He has a well laid shoulder which gives him the correct length of neck. Deep in rib, and well ribbed back. Strong quarters that propelled him gracefully around the ring.

3rd Gaylor & Robertson’s Heniveruce King Of Brewers For Aprilflash

Veteran Dog (3)

1st Brown’s Bowdonia Ozzie VW. 9 years old. Liked the overall balance of this dog with his very nice head and expression. Strong arched neck running into well laid shoulders and good ribcage carried well back. Strong hindquarters, very sound on the move keeping his outline at all times. Presented beautifully.

2nd Smith’s Isfryn Peeping Tom. 7 years old. I just love this boy’s attitude, such a happy chap. Head well proportioned. Clean neck and good lay of shoulder. Enough depth of chest and good ribbing. Strong hindquarters with moderate bend of stifle. Moved with true action and with verve.

3rd Green’s Eurion Jasper

Special Beginner’s Dog (3)

1st Short’s Toftwood Ziggy Starman Repeat. Won this class on his movement.

2nd Brook’s Eiriandylis Georgia Moon. Lovely head that has balance throughout, a boy without exaggeration. Has attitude and character in abundance. Moved with animation.

3rd Wallington’s Ferndel Renzo At Rovinjdal

Special Working Dog (1)

1st Smith’s Isfryn Peeping Tom Repeat

Good Citizens Dog Scheme Dog (3)

1st Philipson’s Menstonia Meteor Repeat

2nd Brook’s Eiriandylis Georgia Moon Repeat

3rd Green’s Eurion Jasper

Minor Puppy Bitch (2)

1st Jackson’s Tuttington Ginger Snap At Ardinia, Very well made all through. Excellent head and expression. Correct forehand construction. Well ribbed back leading through to correctly set tail and strong hindquarters. Good bone and feet. Moved well and displayed good open side gait when viewed in profile.

2nd Lewin’s Ferndel Serenella For Vynesbrook, Pleasing girl with a lovely head shape. Liked her reach of neck leading into well placed shoulders. Well ribbed and short loin provided the outline wanted. She is well muscled, and this gave her drive on the move, just lacks animation.

Puppy Bitch (2)

1st Marella’s Ferndel Rosella Of Shilamist, Really loved the type of this bitch, so very feminine, but still has the robustness required. She has a lovely head with the kind, intelligent eye of correct shape. Nicely arched neck running into well laid shoulders, good depth of brisket, ribs carried well back. Strong hindquarters which she uses so well on the move keeping her lovely outline at all times, BPIS

2nd Lewin’s Ferndel Serenella For Vynesbrook Repeat

Junior Bitch (2, 1ab)

1st Harrison’s Glenbrows Harmony, What a very nice young lady! Well made all through. Excellent head and expression showing level planes.. Correct forehand construction. Well ribbed back leading through to correctly set tail and strong hindquarters. Good bone and feet. Silky texture to coat. When she finally settled she moved true and displayed good open side gait when viewed in profile. Will watch her progress with interest.

Yearling Bitch (2)

1st Short’s Toftwood Jean Genie, Super eye and expression. Love the size of this girl, I believe she will be slow to develop but will be worth the wait. She has enough bone and super balance. Good texture to coat. She moves freely and positively.

2nd Casey’s Tigerrock Amazing Grace With Willowmeana, Feminine head with a kind eye. Nicely balanced all through. Clean outline with a firm topline. Well-made hindquarters. Stands square all round. Moved OK..

Novice Bitch (2, 1ab)

1st Short’s Toftwood Jean Genie Repeat

Graduate Bitch (3)

1st Harrison’s Glenbrows Harmony Repeat

2nd Tew’s Pammicks Dream With Me, Pretty headed girl with a soft but alert expression.. Well-constructed with good depth, strong loin and cracking hindquarters. She just couldn’t get into her stride but her footfall is excellent.

3rd Mole & Knox’s Jennifer Our Loyal Welsh At Edincraw (Imp NLD)

Post Graduate (5, 1ab)

1st Harrison’s Glenbrows Harmony Repeat

2nd Frost’s Bodlon Whole Lotta Rosie For Bushwacker, Best of heads with a pleasing eye & expression. Scores in neck & shoulders. Straight front standing on good legs & feet. Well- developed body, strong quarters with a good bend of stifle. Sound mover.

3rd Anderson’s Nyliram The Sea Glass At Aindrea

Mid Limit Bitch (3, 1ab)

1st Short’s Ferndel Firegem At Toftwood, Wow, this girl can move, such true, smooth, powerful, ground covering action, really driving from rear. Balanced head with a good ear set. Ideal size and she has a well- developed body and in fabulous muscle and coat condition.

2nd Zaza Florence Our Loyal Welsh At Edincraw (Imp NLD) Feminine bitch with a typy outline. Pleasing head, good reach of neck, a little loose in front, good body and topline. I would prefer more animation on the move.

Limit Bitch (5)

1st Thomas’s Bowdonia Truly Scrumptious, I just loved this sassy girl’s femininity and quality. She has a beautiful head, and a soft expressive eye.. Ribbed well back with strong loin, good turn of stifle and well- muscled in rear. She has excellent reach fore and aft and flows effortlessly around the ring with a lashing tail. She fulfils the ‘Strong, merry and active’ criteria of the breed standard perfectly. Put down in excellent condition. BCC & BIS

2nd Graham’s Nyliram The Moth Catcher JW, Well-made girl and obviously ‘ fit for function’,. Balanced head and an expressive eye. She is feminine but with substance, good depth and strength of body. Moved steadily

 3rd Chandler’s Waverleyline To Millport

Open Bitch (4, 1ab)

1st Graham’s Sh Ch Nyrilam Telling Tales JW ShEx OSW, Up to size but well balanced all through. Good head with moderate stop and raised eyebrows giving a good eye shape. Strong neck leading to level topline. Correct underline. Strong well- muscled hindquarters with low hocks. Moved out well on a good stride. RBCC

2nd Jackson’s Tuttington Scarlett Empress At Ardinia, Well made all through. Correct forehand construction. Well ribbed back leading through to correctly set tail and strong hindquarters. Good bone and feet. Moved well both fore and aft and displayed good profile movement

3rd Casey’s Tigerrock Amazing Grace With Willowmeana

Veteran Bitch (2, 2ab)

Special Beginners Bitch (3, 1ab)

1st Short’s Ferndel Firegem At Toftwood Repeat

2nd Mole & Knox’s Jennifer Our Loyal Welsh At Edincraw (Imp NLD), Very different to the winner in style and outline. She has nicely shaped eyes and stands on good feet. Moves out with a good length of stride.

Good Citizen Dog Scheme Bitch

1st Mole & Knox’s Zaza Florence Our Loyal Welsh At Edincraw (Imp NLD) Repeat

Christine Schofield