• Show Date: 16/10/2024
  • Show Type: Championship Show
  • Judged by: Ed Casey Contact Judge
  • Published Date: 29/11/2024

Gundog Society Of Wales

Breed: Spaniel (English Springer)

Minor Puppy Dog (1, 0abs)

1ST Trixhund Shut That Door (Mr D M & Mr J E Lewis & Bullock)

Well headed youngster just 6 months old, dark eyes, plenty of chiselling and a kind expression. Neck of good length, pleasing forehand, enough bone for his size, straight well boned legs and excellent feet. Body is developing well, could carry a little more weight to advantage. Quarters well muscled, hocks well let down, moved positively once he settled.

Junior Dog (2, 1abs)

1ST Teignvalley New Beginnings (Mrs C Hill)

Black and white dog at a teenage stage currently but full of promise. Masculine head, well-proportioned and developing well, darkest of eyes. Clean through the neck and shoulder, correct for bone, straight forelegs and excellent feet. Well ribbed body, compact loin, firm level topline which never falters either standing or moving and his tail carriage is exemplary. Moves on a steady free stride holding his outline at all times. Full of exuberance but comes into his own in profile. Beautifully presented, RCC.

Yearling Dog (4, 1abs)

1ST More Than Amazing Wanna Be A Gangster at Spuffing JW (Imp Bel) (Mrs J Weyman)

Tricolour dog who is quite mature in his development for his age. Head of good length and proportions, dark eyes of pleasing shape, no doubting his sex. Long neck, excellent front assembly, well boned legs and firm well-padded feet. Well developed ribs, firm though the loin, pleasing topline, wide and well muscled quarters. Moving out positively in all directions in a difficult ring,

2ND Gleadsbury It Is Destiny for Anacapa (Mrs H Merry)

Like the size and balance of this dog. His head has good properties, well balanced, muzzle well developed, dark eyes although they are a little bold. Moderate in his body, as he should be and balanced in his angulation, stands on excellent legs and feet. Pleasing front and forechest, firm topline which doesn’t falter standing or moving. Ribs are well developed, compact loin. His thighs are well muscled and hocks well let down. His presentation is faultless and he is handled to best advantage, moves positively on a steady stride.

3RD Kingsheath Moon Dance at Freworth (Mrs J V Whitworth)

Post Graduate Dog (1, 0abs)

1ST Russell at Cumani (Imp Ita) (Mrs L Fugle)

Medium sized liver and white dog who was shown in optimum muscletone. He has good overall balance and decent leg length, compact in body. Masculine head with good eye colour. Neck has good length and is very muscular, his body has good depth although I think he could carry a little less weight. Moved out positively in all directions. Not over coated but what he has was well presented.

Limit Dog (5, 1abs)

1ST Pinereoch No Stunts Larrie (Ms L & Mrs A H Wilson & Connor)

This dog appeals so much for his masculine head, which is totally balanced and in no way over done, he has dark expressive eyes and plenty of chiselling. Long neck, shoulders well positioned. He has quality bone and stands on straight legs and the best of feet, which are well manicured. Deep body, well developed ribs, firm though the loin, firm level topline which he holds at all times. His rear is moderately angulated, he has excellent muscletone and drives off short strong hocks. Moving with a sound positive action, covering the ground with ease. Presented in excellent coat and condition, could not be denied his 2nd CC, I’m sure his third will not be far away.

2ND Beresford On My Way with Acregate (Miss J J Tracz)

Immaculately conditioned dog who presents a striking picture standing. Masculine head of good balance, strong muzzle, dark eyes – although they could be a better shape. Clean though the neck and with an excellent forehand, pleasing forechest, front, bone and feet. Excellent ribbing, firm level topline which doesn’t falter. Holds his typical outline standing and moving and really covers the ground on an easy stride in all directions. A quality dog who will always be in contention.

3RD 1180 - Greg De Les Tres Llacunes (imp) (Mr C & Mrs J Gledhill)

Open Dog (1, 0abs)

1ST - Cherishym Dofida (Mr P & Mrs Y Richardson & Terry-Richardson)

Appealing head for shape and balance, well developed muzzle, typical expression. Could be a little cleaner through the neck and front, excellent bone. Well developed body and well-conditioned. A little steep in croup. Well-muscled quarters, stifles well turned. Black and white coat presented in sparkling condition, I think he would benefit from a more tailored trim. A little erratic on the move here and in good company had to pay the price.

Special Beginners (2, 1abs)

1ST - Eastfalla Sherlockholmes (Mrs H Warrener)

Black and white dog who clearly has a great relationship with his handler and they work together as a team. Pleasing head and eye shape although he could perhaps have a little more length to his muzzle. Neck of good length, excellent compact well rounded feet. Deep in body and very well conditioned, moves out positively and with enthusiasm. 

Minor Puppy Bitch (1, 0abs)

1ST 1203 - Meonstoke Wild Thyme (Mrs K C Taubman)

Liver and white puppy who presents a good outline standing. Her head is developing well, eyes of good colour and shape, muzzle well defined. Strong neck of good length, pleasing bone and the best of feet. Body has good depth and ribbing, firm level topline with tail well set and carried. Stifles well turned, well muscled quarters which she uses to advantage on the move. Plenty of personality and enjoying her day, so nice to see. BP

Puppy Bitch (2, 0abs)

1ST Sieger’s See Eye to Eye with Trimere (Imp Dk) NAF (Mrs A Corbett)

Well marked puppy who presents a good outline stacked. Mature in head, dark eyes and a pleasing expression, a little deep in head and flews. Compact well padded feet, shoulders quite well placed, quite developed in body, muscular hindquarters. A little steep in topline moving. Well presented as always from this kennel.

2ND 1190 - Trixhund Noele Gordon (Mr D M & Mr J E Lewis & Bullock)

Compact tri bitch who presents a good outline stacked, totally balanced in her angulation. Stands on well boned legs and excellent feet, pleasing front, bone and feet. Deep body, well ribbed back, firm level topline and tail well set and carried. Well muscled and moving out positively and with lots of enthusiasm. Just needing time to develop in head.

Junior Bitch (3, 2 abs)

1ST Plaiglen One Last Time (Ms F Glendinning)

Feminine bitch with an appealing head developing well. Medium sized dark eyes, almond in shape. Muzzle of good length. Clean through the neck, moderate front angulation, enough bone for her size. Compact body, short loin, level topline, a little steep in croup. Moved out straight and true with a positive action. Coat, well presented.

Yearling Bitch (4, 1abs)

1ST Melverly Amy Dorrit with Coastalglows (Mrs J L Harris)

Black bitch who presents a good outline stacked up, feminine head of good balance and length, flat cheeks, dark eyes and muzzle well developed. Strong neck of good length, shoulders well positioned, well boned legs and round feet. Deep, well developed body. Firm level topline, strong loin. Well muscled thighs, stifles well turned. Moves soundly out and back and covers the ground well in profile.

2ND Carlyquinn Winter Storm JW (Mrs H & Mr L & Ms L M Cokell & Nicklin & Ainsley)

Liver and white bitch with a beautiful head, dark brown almond shaped eyes, moderate stop, clean through the muzzle and neck. Neck of medium length, shoulders could be further laid back, pleasing bone for her size and excellent feet. Ribs and body developing well although could have a little more development all through. Muscular hindquarters which she uses to best advantage on the move, covering the ground easily.

3RD Loxbourne Hustle and Bustle (Mrs M Hydon)

Novice Bitch (2, 1abs)

1ST Eastriding Love in Black with Cumani (Mrs L & Miss L V Fugle & Cook)

Black and white bitch who was shown in optimum muscletone and body condition. Feminine head, proportionate to her body, dark eyes of almond shape, moderate stop. Clean though the neck and shoulders. Quite moderate in her angulation front and rear but it is balanced, moves on an even stride.

Post Graduate Bitch (2, 0abs)

1ST - Peasblossom Aura at Felltops (Mr N J & Mrs S L Joyce)

Preferred the head shape and type of this tricolour bitch, long head with square muzzle, flat cheeks and almond shaped eyes dark in colour giving her an appealing expression. Enough bone, straight forelegs and excellent feet. Compact body has good depth, ribs quite well developed although I think she would benefit from carrying more condition. Firm in topline, well muscled hindquarters and stifles well turned. Moved positively.

2ND - Daenerys Moondancer to Cherishym (Mr P & Mrs Y Richardson & Terry-Richardson)

Liver & white bitch who was well presented, in plentiful white, flat coat. Head has good balance, muzzle well filled, dark eyes of pleasing shape. Neck of medium length, moderate front angulation, correct for bone for her size. Deep well ribbed body, but shown on the heavier side here. Firm in conditon, well muscled rear, hocks well let down. Moved positively but could have a little more confidence.  

Limit Bitch (4, 1abs)

1ST 1184 - Peasblossom Tupelo Honey with Teignvalley (Mrs C Hill)

Black tri bitch who presents an imposing outline stacked up. Her head has good proportions, its fairly broad, almond eyes of a pleasing colour and a moderate stop. She has an excellent forehand, shoulders well positioned, and well boned legs and excellent feet. Deep body, ribbed well back, firm in loin, firm level topline and tailset. Stifles well turned and hocks well let down, plentiful, well presented coat which was flat and straight. Moved out very positively in all directions.

2ND 1189 - Khaleesi De Les Tres Llacunes with Alhambian (Imp Esp) (Mr M & Mrs K Keely)

Liver and white bitch who impresses on the move, especially in profile, moving with a rhythmic gait covering the ground easily. Her head is well balanced, dark eyes, pleasing expression, perhaps a little deep in stop. Clean though the neck and it's of good length, pleasing front, ideal bone and excellent compact round feet. Her body has enough depth and is developing well, firm in condition and through the loin. Level topline which never falters standing or moving. Well presented jacket, just felt her a little immature in terms of coat and finish to 1.

3RD 1192 - Freeway Fortune (Mr J & Mrs L Lillie)

Open Bitch (5, 1abs)

1st Sh Ch Trimere Time Flys (Mrs A Corbett)

This bitch appeals for her typical outline. Her expression is kind, her eyes are dark, head has pleasing balance although I would prefer she had a little less rise in her skull. Long neck, pleasing forehand, correct for bone and she has excellent round feet. Well ribbed back, firm level topline which she holds both standing and moving. Tail well set. Muscular thighs, stifles well turned and stands on parallel hocks. Beautifully conditioned in terms of body and presented in white close fitting straight coat which was immaculate. Moving she is straight and true fore and aft and covers the ground on an easy stride. BCC & BOB, congratulation on RBIS.

2nd Sh Ch Melverly Vignette (Mr R J Smith)

One I judged last year who appealed to me then and she did again here, beautiful head shape, well proportioned, moderate stop, darkest of eyes - almond in shape, deep and square in flew. Stands on beautiful round feet, just right for bone and her chest is well filled, shoulders well positioned. Deep in body and chest well developed, muscular loin, firm in topline, her docked tail well set and carried. Stifles well turned and in shown in good muscletone, hocks well let down. Carrying too much weight here and it showed on the move, RCC.

3RD 1202 - Meltarose Madeleine at Meonstoke (Mrs K C Taubman)

Veteran Bitch (1, 0abs)

1ST 1216 - Potrail Turns The Swag On for Pinereoch (Ms L & Mrs A H Wilson & Connor)

Upstanding bitch, liver and white, I see she is mother of my DCC winner and she has given him many of her qualities. Her head is well proportioned, it has length, dark expressive almond shaped eyes, plenty of chiselling. Quite long neck, pleasing front angulation and has well filled front, straight well boned forelegs and compact round feet. Her body has good depth, firm though the loin, excellent topline, tailset and carriage. Free positive mover who uses herself to advantage. Considered her in the bitch challenge. BV