Gundog Breeds Association Of Scotland

Gundog Breeds Association of Scotland Saturday 30th March 2024

Cocker Spaniels

Huge thanks to Gundog Breeds of Scotland and the committee for inviting me to judge Cocker Spaniels, I had such an enjoyable day. And to both of my stewards for being so welcoming and helpful. I was thrilled with the entry of Cockers today, all of which were of good quality and showed well.

Puppy (4 Entries) Abs: 1

1st – Neatham’s Shoogsea Heir (BPIB)

Lovely 9-month-old Blue Roan Dog. Nice head with gentle expression, and nice reach of neck. Nicely angulated front and rear. Good strong compact body, nice spring of rib. Won the class on his happy and accurate movement, showing good drive. Well presented and handled. Happy to award him Best Puppy in Breed.

2nd – Lawrie’s Totenkopf Dancin On Ceiling

8-month-old Orange Roan Boy, who presents a lovely balanced outline whilst stood. Another who is nicely angulated, and well put together. Particularly liked his short cobby body. Moved well around the ring, another happy puppy!

3rd – Kennedy’s Kenwad Sorrento

Junior (3 Entries) Abs: 0

1st – Smith’s Della Fiumana Let’s Have Fun At Luanshya (IMP HVR) (BOB)

15-month-old Blue Roan, who caught my eye when he came in the ring. Fabulous head and expression, and masculine all through, though not overdone. Very good in body, compact and strong, plenty of depth and nice spring of rib. Particularly liked him for his width at the rear. Full of life on the move, but once he settled into his stride, he moved soundly showing great reach and drive. Pleased to award him Best of Breed.

2nd – Clelland’s Lochellan Miami Blue

13-month-old Blue Roan dog, who presented a lovely compact and flowing outline. Lovely head with gentle expression. Nicely angulated front and rear, nothing overdone. Expertly handled, and presented in fabulous coat and condition. Little tentative, but once going moved well both fore and aft. Preferred overall width of the winner.

3rd – Carmichael & Bulmer’s Totenkopf Mayas Revenge

Special Yearling (4 Entries) Abs: 1

1st – Smith’s Della Fiumana Let’s Have Fun At Luanshya (IMP HVR)

Repeat from 1st in Junior

2nd – Lawrie’s Mabelhope Your the One

Sweet 14-month-old Blue Roan Bitch, who I liked for her overall femininity. Lovely head, with such a soft expression. Lovely big ribs, and short loin. Good bone and overall depth. Very happy little mover, who showed good reach and drive.

3rd – Totenkopf Mayas Revenge

Novice (5 Entries) Abs: 0

1st – Lawrie’s Inverella Magic Coco

2-year-old Black and Tan bitch, whose head and expression were to die for! Ever so gentle with lovely rich tan markings. A real honest cocker, nothing overdone on this bitch. Lovely angulation, and nice reach of neck. Moved happily round the ring, showing good reach and drive.

2nd – Clelland’s Lochellan Miami Blue

Repeat from 2nd in Junior

3rd – Skinner’s Kenynten Naked Ambition At Kaimerlay

Graduate (4 Entries) Abs: 1

1st – Davidson’s Annilann Mister Boo

2-year-old Blue Roan Dog, with a nice masculine head piece. Nice front, and depth of chest, nice tight elbows. Good ribs, with a good strong compact body. Nicely angulated rear quarters. Moved well around the ring, showing good reach and drive.

2nd – Brindle’s Kenwad Golden Dream At Ordhaway

2-year-old golden bitch, lovely head and expression. Compact, with good spring of rib and short loin. Angulation not overdone at front or rear, presented a nice outline. A little tentative today, but once settled moved happily round the ring, showing accurate movement front and rear.

3rd – Totenkopf Inverlochay Isla

Post Graduate (6 Entries) Abs: 0

1st – Carmichael & Bulmer’s Totenkopf Dutch Mirror

Lovely black bitch, who I liked for her flowing outline and overall balance. She has a beautiful head and expression, very feminine. Strong and compact body, with great spring of rib, nice and short in the loin. Moderate angulation front and rear, nothing overdone. Moved happily round the ring, driving from the rear and wagging as she went.

2nd – Davidson’s Rancecraig A Million Dreams

5-year-old Blue Boy, with a lot to like. Nice head and expression. Strong body, with good width all through. Great on the move, very accurate while holding a level topline. Good reach and drive, with merry tail action. Just preferred compactness of the winner.

3rd – Duncan’s Dunherl Forget Me Not

Limit (3 Entries) Abs: 1

1st – Carmichael & Bulmer’s Totenkopf Dutch Mirror

Repeat from 1st in Post Graduate

2nd - Skinner’s Kenynten Naked Ambition At Kaimerlay

5-year-old black and tan bitch, nice head with rich tan markings. Presented a nice outline with good angulation. Well sprung ribs, good bone. Happy mover, who went out steadily with good drive.

Open: (6 Entries) Abs: 1

1st – Duncan’s Corralet Condesa III Of Dunherl

Lovely 15-month-old Light Blue Bitch, who caught my eye straight away. She presents a flowing, compact outline with well presented coat. Gorgeous head and expression leading to fine shoulders. Good spring of rib and short in loin. Well angulated at the front and rear. Another who moved well around the ring, showing typical merry cocker action. A very nice cocker!

2nd - Carmichael & Bulmer’s Totenkopf Dutch Mirror

Repeat from 1st in Post Graduate

3rd – Cleland’s Belltrees Kandyman

Claire Dolan