Welsh Springer Spaniel Club

WSSC Championship Show

17th February 2024

Judge: Shelagh Tolladay

Thank you to the officers and committee for their warm hospitality and and beautiful gifts presented to me at the end of judging. My stewards were efficient in keeping everything running smoothly. Thank you ladies.

Thank you to the exhibitors for my excellent entry. it was a huge pleasure to judge your lovely dogs.

Minor Puppy Dog (3 Entries, 0 Absent)

1st Danks-Kemish Ferndel Sandro at Alolfrana Loved this 7 month old puppy for his type and size. Lovely masculine head shape. Balanced body with good bone and substance. His movement was sound displaying his happy temperament.

2nd Wallington Ferndel Renzo at Rovinjdal. Lots to like about this puppy. He has an attractive head. Good front assembly. Sound and steady on the move. Just preferred the strength of hindquarters on the winner.

3rd Morphy Caergrawnt Wight Willow with Echophy

Puppy Dog (10 Entries, 3 Absent)

1st Harrison Glenbrows Casanova. What a beautiful puppy. Just loved everything about him. He has a clean and balanced outline. Gorgeous head and expression. Big bum, big ribs, level topline. Well developed body. Stands on round firm feet. Impressed me on the move with his smooth ground covering action. Shown in excellent coat and condition. I could have happily taken him home. RCC, RBIS, BPIS

2nd Douglas Santallina Off and Running. This puppy has such a handsome head displaying a soft expression. Strong neck set cleanly into well laid shoulders. Good depth to his balanced body. Plenty of substance and good bone. Covered the ground well on a steady stride.

3rd O'Neill Santallina Odds On

Junior Dog (3 Entries, 2 Absent)

1st Chimes Bronnydene Fly Red Kite. 10 month old puppy who possesses a lovely head. Liked his shape and balance. Good front assembly and moderate angulation to his stifles. Moved well.

Yearling Dog (2 Entries, 0 Absent)

1st Short Toftwood Ziggy Starman. Handsome head with a lovely dark eye. Balanced compact body. Best of feet. Used his well developed hindquarters to move with drive.

2nd Caldwell & Levy Cerysan Limited Edition. Liked this dogs overall shape and balance. Good body properties with strong bone. Masculine head with a lovely expression. Moved out well, just a little proud of his tail.

Novice Dog (7 Entries, 0 Absent)

1st Harrison Glenbrows Amadeus. Beautiful make and shape to this youngster. Such a clean flow of neck into correct shoulders. Balanced angulation fore and aft. Good bone and substance. Loved his head and melting expression. Sound and accurate on the move.

2nd Douglas Santallina Off and Running. Repeat 2nd puppy

3rd Chimes Bronnydene Fly Red Kite

Graduate Dog (2 Entries, 0 Absent)

1st Piggott Hudolus Sealkiss Strumble. This dog was not co-operating with his handler today. Well proportioned balanced head. Good length of neck set cleanly into well laid shoulders. Good bone and substance. Wide hindquarters enabled him to move with drive.

2nd Stone Kidenoan Mark Time for Merrem KW. Slightly longer cast dog who also decided not to co-operate today. Attractive masculine head. Balanced front and rear assemblies. Preferred movement of winner.

Post Graduate Dog (5 Entries, 0 Absent)

1st Allen & Cochrane Eiriandylis By George. Compact balanced body with good bone and substance. Lovely head and expression. Moved really well holding a level topline and with an ever wagging tail.

2nd White Mymmsbrook Malbec with Fiergen. Masculine dog with good body properties. Well developed hindquarters. Firm topline and correct set on of tail. Just preferred head and balance of winner.

3rd Primmer Amanshe Lone Ranger

Mid Limit Dog (3 Entries, 0 Absent)

1st Hepworth Kamunting’s Mad Hatter. This dog possesses a lovely head and expression. Well balanced body with good bone and depth. Reachy neck set cleanly into correctly placed shoulders. Moved soundly coming and going.

2nd Stevenson Mymmsbrook Matador with Blythway. Strong masculine dog. Well balanced and clean neck and shoulders. Covered the ground well. Just preferred head of winner.

3rd Hankins Julita Rainmaker with Woodelrond

Limit Dog (6 Entries, 0 Absent)

1st Chandler Chanangel Jo Sugden JW. I last judged this dog as a junior and I am delighted to see that he has more than fulfilled his early promise. His correctly shaped ears frame the most beautiful head and dark expressive eyes. His long muscular neck flows cleanly into good lay of shoulder. Well ribbed balanced body with good depth. Quality bone and substance. Strong muscular hindquarters enabled him to power around the ring with drive. Shown in superb coat and condition. Today was his day. CC & BIS. Thrilled to hear this was his crowning cc.

2nd Gaylor & Robertson Heniveruce King of Brewers for Aprilflash. Another dog that I last judged as a youngster and he has developed well. Correctly proportioned masculine head. Good forehand balanced with his strong well developed hindquarters. Good spring of rib and firm loin. Smooth driving action.

3rd Williams & Harrison Glenbrows Marquis

Open Dog (3 Entries, 0 Absent)

1st Douglas Chanangel Yorkshire Gold. This dog is so handsome with a melting expression. He has strength throughout his well ribbed body. His forehand is balanced with his wide muscular hindquarters. His movement was smooth with accurate footfall.

2nd Cocking & Barnaby Bushwacker Happy Gilmore at Ruskinite. A real favourite of mine who has so much to like about him. He is compact and balanced with good bone and substance. Deep brisket and correct front assembly. Love his head and soft expression. He uses his strong well muscled quarters to cover the ground with precision. Would have just liked to see him go with a tad more animation.

3rd Leach Islanza Hey Dude

Champion Dog (0 Entries, 0 Absent)

Veteran Dog (5 Entries, 0 Absent)

1st Barkley Sh Ch Cherryheath's Mr Mischief JW ShCM VW. 12 years old and still enjoying showing as much as the day he stepped into the ring. Lovely masculine head with such a soft expression. Strong muscular neck into well laid shoulders. Good depth to his balanced body. Quality bone and substance. His movement was a joy to watch. BVD

2nd Brown Bowdonia Ozzie VW. A lovely example of the breed. He has a handsome head with well defined stop and dark eyes. Good depth, well ribbed, strong quarters. Just lost out to winner on movement.

3rd Caldwell & McDowell Bowdonia Only The Brave for Cerysan

Special Beginners Dog (7 Entries, 0 Absent)

1st White Mymmsbrook Malbec with Fiergen. Repeat 2nd Post Graduate

2nd Primmer Amanshe Lone Ranger. Handsome head on this very happy young man. Liked his balanced shape. Moved soundly.

3rd Bennett Cerysan Crusader

Special New Members Dog (2 Entries, 0 Absent)

1st Brook Eiriandylis Georgia Moon. Lovely make and shape to this dog. He has a well proportioned head with kind eyes. Well sprung ribs . Well developed hindquarters. Moved well with lashing tail and holding correct topline.

2nd Wallington Ferndel Renzo at Rovinjdal. Repeat 2nd minor puppy

Field Trial Dog (1 Entry, 1 Absent)

Special Working Dog (1 Entry, 0 Absent)

1st Smith Isfryn Peeping Tom JW. This dog never ceases to make me smile ! Compact and balanced dog who is clearly fit for function. He displays a wonderfully soft expression and exudes a total love of life. He is well ribbed with strong wide hindquarters. Sound and positive on the move with his lovely tail action.

Special Shooting Dog (2 Entries, 0 Absent)

1st Smith Isfryn Peeping Tom JW. Repeat 1st Special Working

2nd Stevenson Mymmsbrook Matador with Blythway. Repeat 2nd Mid Limit

Good Citizen Dog (3 Entries, 0 Absent)

1st Brook Eiriandylis Georgia Moon. Repeat 1st Special New Members

2nd Barkley Cherryheath's Mr Mojito. Compact shape with good balance to his body. Lovely head with a soft expression. Clean over neck and shoulders. Sound movement.

3rd Bennett Helgen Romeo The Lover for Flyboron

Minor Puppy Bitch (5 Entries, 1 Absent)

1st Lewin Ferndel Serenella for Vynesbrook. This beautifully made puppy has all the essentials. She is so pretty with expressive dark eyes. Balanced angles fore and aft. Pronounced sternum and her ribs are already well developed. She was fluid and accurate on the move.

2nd Gibson Ferndel Rossana at Cadehill. Pretty puppy with a soft expression. She is a lovely balanced shape with lots to like about her. Stands on good feet. Sound and steady movement.

3rd Chandler Chanangel Royal Ascot

Puppy Bitch (9 Entries, 1 Absent)

1st Harrison Glenbrows Harmony. What a delightful puppy, her tail never stopped wagging. She is compact and so well balanced. Very feminine with a pretty head and soft expression. Lovely neck and front assembly. Her hindquarters are well developed. Her movement was sound, smooth and ground covering. BPB

2nd Sutherland Jacranella Graceful (AI). Slightly longer cast puppy with good bone and substance. Well developed body for her age. Lovely head of correct proportions displaying a gentle expression. Good forehand. Covered the ground well.

3rd Lewin Ferndel Serenella for Vynesbrook

Junior Bitch (4 Entries, 1 Absent)

1st Harrison Glenbrows Wish. Loved her shape and breed type. She is so clean over her neck and shoulders. Well balanced angulation front and rear. Such a pretty youngster with a kind expression. Impressed with her well developed, strong, wide hindquarters which she used to advantage on the move.

2nd Tain Nyliram The Witness for Taimere. Slightly finer than winner but still with lots to like about her. Very pretty with dark eyes. Good front and rear angulation. Wide quarters which she used well on the move holding a firm and level topline.

3rd Whitfield Glenbrows Thought to Amberdella

Yearling Bitch (6 Entries, 3 Absent)

1st Millard Ferndel Water Lily at Rubylea (AI). Beautiful head and expression on this young lady. She is compact with such a clean and balanced outline. Her long neck flows cleanly into her correct shoulder placement. Well developed forechest. Her hindquarters are wide and well developed. She is very accurate on the move displaying good reach and drive. Shown in a super rich red jacket. RCC

2nd Short Toftwood Jean Genie. Liked this young lady for her size and type. She is compact and balanced with a level topline. Good headpiece with a lovely expression. Good width to quarters. Covered the ground well.

3rd Whitfield Glenbrows Thought to Amberdella

Novice Bitch (3 Entries, 0 Absent)

1st Harrison Glenbrows Harmony. Repeat 1st Puppy

2nd Short Toftwood Jean Genie. Repeat 2nd Yearling

3rd Ward Glenbrows Flame for Tantaraviz

Graduate Bitch (3 Entries, 1 Absent)

1st Tew Pamicks Dream With Me. How this young lady has come on since I last judged her. She has a lovely head with chiselling beneath her eyes. Lovely shape and balance to her body. Good shoulder placement and return of upper arm. Wide quarters. Moved true with ever lashing tail.

2nd Whitfield’s Glenbrows Thought to Amberdella. Slightly finer than winner. I liked her head and expression and her tail never stopped wagging. Moved well, just needs to fill her frame.

Post Graduate Bitch (4 Entries, 0 Absent)

1st Howarth Ferndel Starry Eyes. Very pretty and so well put together. She has good depth throughout her balanced body. Liked her big ribs and big bum. Strong, fully developed quarters which she used well on the move.

2nd Morgan Benoveor Endless Love. Feminine head with dark eyes. Lovely shape and balance. Well ribbed body. Good width to thighs. Her tail never stopped wagging whilst moving soundly around the ring.

3rd Primmer Amanshe Mermaid's Tears

Mid Limit Bitch (5 Entries, 3 Absent)

1st Short Ferndel Fire Gem at Toftwood. Very feminine with a super headpiece. Compact and symmetrical with good depth of brisket. Pronounced sternum.Stands on lovely tight feet. Presents a clean and balanced outline both stacked and on the move.

2nd Ritchie & Graham Renascent Bleaberry at Slapestones JW (Imp USA). Well proportioned head with a kind expression. Good depth, well ribbed body. Moderate bend of stifle with well muscled rear. Moved on an easy free flowing stride. Just preferred cleaner outline of winner.

Limit Bitch (9 Entries, 3 Absent)

1st Graham Nyliram The Moth Catcher JW. She caught my eye on entering the ring and she didn’t disappoint. A quality young lady with lots of breed type. She is so well made and totally balanced throughout. Lovely head with a soft expression. Strong neck set set cleanly into good layback of shoulder. Correct front, deep brisket. Well ribbed body giving plenty of heart room. Strong well muscled hindquarters with moderate angulation to stifles. Stands on lovely tight feet. Her movement was fluid and true as she covered the ground on an effortless stride. Delighted to award her the CC and BOS

2nd Chandler Waverleyline To Millport. Super shape to this young lady. Lovely head and expression. Long neck set into correct shoulder placement. Good return of upper arm. Well developed body with strong rear. Moved well holding her shape.

3rd Douglas & Chandler Eiriandylis Georgy Girl by Satallina

Open Bitch (2 Entries, 0 Absent)

1st Williams Crimicar Stand By Me for Bodlon. Loved her head and expression. She has wonderful breed type and size. Good forehand and strong neck. Good bone and substance without losing any of her femininity. What a shame her handler tended to overstretch her which gave her an untypical outline. Covered the ground on an easy stride holding a firm topline and correct tail carriage.

2nd Gibson Dearham Dilys of Cadehill. Balanced and compact with a pretty head and dark eyes. She has good depth to her well ribbed body. On the move she couldn’t match the stride of the winner.

Champion Bitch (3 Entries, 0 Absent)

1st Harrison Sh Ch Glenbrows Rhapsody JW. Love this quality young lady for her breed type, size and balance. She has the most beautiful head and expression. Correct front assembly. Good depth and spring of rib. Well rounded rear with good width to her thighs. Moved very well with accurate footfall.

2nd Graham Sh Ch Nyliram Telling Tales JW ShCEx OSW. Such a pretty girl with lovely dark eyes. She is moderate with no exaggeration. Quality bone and substance. Good depth of brisket and well sprung ribs. Balanced angulation fore and aft. Strong, well muscled hindquarters enabled her to move with great driving action.

3rd Sutherland Sh Ch Jacranella Sonata

Veteran Bitch (4 Entries, 0 Absent)

1st Woodward Hinxwood Fire And Ice. She appealed very much. Loved her type , balance and overall shape. She has a lovely feminine head. Good neck and shoulders with correct return of upper arm. Balanced front and rear assemblies. Well muscled rear. Moved true and precise on a ground covering stride. BVIS

2nd Jones Sh Ch Julita Rumours at Trosley. Another very feminine young lady with a lovely head and expression. Her deep body is balanced with good bone and substance. Clean and flowing outline which she held on the move.

3rd Whitfield Glenbrows Heart To Heart

Special Beginners Bitch (6 Entries, 2 Absent)

1st Short Ferndel Fire Gem at Toftwood. Repeat 1st Mid Limit

2nd Morgan Benoveor Endless Love. Repeat 2nd Post Graduate

3rd Primmer Amanshe Mermaid's Tears

Special New Members Bitch (2 Entries, 2 Absent)

Field Trial Bitch (0 Entries, 0 Absent)

Special Working Bitch (1 Entry, 1 Absent)

Special Shooting Bitch (1 Entry, 0 Absent)

1st Sutherland Jacranella Serenade. So soundly made without any exaggeration. Balanced body with good depth throughout. Well sprung ribs giving plenty of heart room. Well muscled rear which she used well to move with drive. .

Good Citizen Dog Scheme Bitch (3 Entry, 0 Absent)

1st Morgan Benoveor Endless Love. Repeat 2nd Post Graduate

2nd Barkley Cherryheath's Miss Velocity JW. Feminine head and expression. Balanced, well ribbed body. Strong wide hindquarters. Moved out well holding a firm level topline.

3rd Caldwell Hillpark Queen Bee for Cerysan AW(B)