East Of Scotland Cocker Spaniel Club

I would like to start by thanking the officers and committee of the East of Scotland Cocker Spaniel Club for inviting me to judge my first full breed club appointment. I have some very happy memories from this area of Scotland which made this appointment even more special.

I am extremely grateful to the exhibitors who turned out with some very high-quality cockers that challenged my knowledge of the breed in some of the classes, was also nice to see some less experienced exhibitors in the show ring. Both solid and parti colours were well represented across classes with no temperament issues.

BIS: Mr. D. Todd`s: Sh Ch Zheridons Blanche

RBIS: Miss K. Scotland`s: Sh Ch Lynwater Anything Goes

BPIS: Miss K Nuttall`s: Rosecourt Romance

BVIS: Todd & Rahman`s: Sh Ch Glentree Tradition

Best Dog: Miss K. Scotland`s: Sh Ch Lynwater Anything Goes

Reserve Best Dog: Louise Davidson`s: Rancecraig Million Dreams

Best Puppy Dog: Mrs Janetta Fairbairn`s: Carmelfair Cesare

Best Veteran Dog: Todd & Rahman`s: Sh Ch Glentree Tradition

Best Bitch: Mr. D. Todd`s: Sh Ch Zheridons Blanche

Reserve Best Bitch: Miss N. Roger`s: Ravensgreen Abair Iongnadh

Best Puppy Bitch: Miss K Nuttall`s: Rosecourt Romance

Best Veteran Bitch: Miss N. Roger`s: Kenwad Black Opium at Ravensgreen

Class 1: Veteran Dog (3,0)

1st: Todd & Rahman`s: Sh Ch Glentree Tradition – 8 year old black dog that is in excellent condition. Well structured and masculine head with lovely tight dark eyes, strong neck that gently slopes into a level topline. Well balanced with well sprung ribs. Good width and angulation of front and rear quarters, nicely muscled thigh. Beautifully presented and held a level topline when on the move. Pleased to award him BVD and BVIS.

2nd: Torbett`s: Kirlinjis Made You Look JW ShCM – 9 year old blue that has a handsome head and expression. A well balanced, cobby cocker throughout with well boned front legs, good depth and width of chest, short loin and well angulated rear. Moved with drive. .

3rd: Hynd`s: Scomar Magic Flute – 11 year old black and white.

Class 2: Minor Puppy Dog (1,0)

1st: Fairbairn`s: Carmelfair Cesare – 7-month blue. Beautiful head with correct bite, well boned front legs and gentle sloping shoulders. ‘Square’ and balanced with a level topline. Well muscled and rounded hind quarters. Moved with drive and confidence. My notes state “really enjoyed his day”, a typical merry Cocker. BPD, seriously considered for best puppy in show but narrowly missed out solely on maturity.

Class 3: Puppy Dog (3,1)

1st: Scotland`s: Rosecourt Tuxedo – 11-month blue that is developing well. Nice dark head and eyes with tight rims, well muscled neck. Square, compact body with good depth and width of chest, well angulated front and rear, good bend of stifle and moved with drive.

2nd: Duncan`s: Dunherl Mountain Ash - 10-month-old blue that is masculine in appearance, well muscled with plenty of substance. Just preferred the more compact and cobby structure of first.

Class 4: Junior Dog (4,0)

1st: Neatham`s: Shoogsea Heir – 1 year old dark blue – really liked this boy as he also won yearling. Beautiful dark head and eye, square, compact and cobby with plenty of muscle across the loin. Good width of chest and well muscled quarters with level topline. Merry on the move.

2nd: Scotland`s: Lynwater Mr Mistoffelees – 1 year old orange roan – well constructed and balanced with masculine head, good width and depth of chest. Held a level topline but not as settled on the move as first.

3rd:Lawrie`s: Totenkopf Dancin On Ceiling – 1 year old orange roan.

Class 5: Novice Dog (2,0)

1st: Clelland`s: Lochellan Miami Blue - 1 year old blue that has a dark head and nice tight eyes, good reach of neck. Square, compact and short coupled. Moved with drive.

2nd: Bilsland`s: Merridean Dotty Boy – 1 year old liver roan that is masculine in appearance, eye colour harmonizes with the head. Well boned front and rear legs, moved well with his handler and clearly enjoyed his day. Just preferred substance of first.

Class 6: Special Yearling Dog (3,0)

1st: Neatham`s: Shoogsea Heir - see junior.

2nd: Maclean`s: Lynwater Black And Blue – 22-month-old blue – nice shaped and constructed head with moderate length of neck. Good width front and rear with good lay of shoulder. Moved well but just preferred outline of first in this class.

3rd: Bilsland`s: Merridean Dotty Boy.

Class 7: Graduate Dog (3,2)

1st: Duncan`s: Lynshow Karter – 2-year-old black dog which is nice and square, well angulated front and rear with good bone and cat like feet. Well sprung ribs and short coupled. Well presented by handler.

Class 8: Post Graduate Dog (5,0)

1st: Torbett`s: Kirlinjis Fast`N`Furious JW – 2-year-old blue with a lovely well structured head and gentle expression. Balanced with good lay of shoulder and compact loin. Well presented and moved soundly.

2nd: Scotland`s: Lynwater Hamilton – 3-year-old orange roan that is well balanced. Gentle in appearance with square muzzle and well set ears. Good depth and width of chest, level topline that slopes to set of tail. Well muscled hind quarters and moved well.

3rd: Duncan`s: Eastriding Blue Ambition – 3-year-old blue roan.

Class 9: Limit Dog (2,0)

1st: Davidson`s: Rancecraig A Million Dreams – Very happy and merry 6-year-old blue that is square, compact and balanced. Correct placement of shoulder, short loin and level top line. Looked balanced in outline and profile. Handled and presented well. RBD.

2nd: Furzers: Durham Blue – 4-year-old masculine dark blue that is well muscled throughout. Good length of neck that slopes gently into a level topline. Well sprung ribs and good width/depth of chest. Moved with drive. Just preferred the outline and reach of neck of first.

Class 10: Open Dog (2,0)

1st: Scotland`s: Sh Ch Lynwater Anything Goes – 3-year-old orange roan – absolutely loved this boy and so typical of the breeding of this kennel. Beautiful head and well defined stop with eyes that harmonize. Good length and reach of neck that slopes into a nice level topline. Well boned forelegs and good width of chest along with good width of rear quarters allow this dog to move merrily and with drive. Immaculately presented and coat in excellent condition. Delighted to have been able to award him BD and RBIS.

2nd: Hynd`s: Ryallcourt Tan About Town at Scomar – 7-year-old black, white and tan that is masculine in appearance, Well boned forelegs, sloping shoulders and plenty of substance across the ribs and loin. Merry temprement and did not stop wagging his tail. Was up against a lot younger dog in this class but good to see a cocker free standing.

Class 11: Veteran Bitch (1,0)

1st: Rodger`s: Kenwad Black Opium at Ravensgreen – almost 8-year-old black which sadly stood alone in this class. Dark head and eye, square with a level topline and well spring ribs, short coupled, coat in good condition. Extremely happy and moved with drive. BVB

Class 12: Minor Puppy Bitch (6,2)

1st: Rodger`s: Ravensgreen Diura – 8-month-old black which won this class due to having more substance and maturity than the rest of the youngsters. Nice dark head and eye, good depth and width for a youngster. Correctly angulated front and rear quarters, well-muscled thigh and moved in clean straight lines.

2nd: Skinner`s: Cooleela Long Awaited for Kaimerlay – 6-month black bitch which needs a little time to mature. Lovely feminine head and dark eye, good reach of neck and level topline. Confident youngster considering this is likely to have been one of her first shows.

3rd: Barry`s: Lindalloch Gunner Girl – 6-month-old black and white.

Class 13: Puppy Bitch (6,1)

1st: Nuttall`s: Rosecourt Romance – beautiful 11-month-old blue that is slightly more maturer than the others in this class. This girl caught my eye from the moment she entered the ring, Feminine head with a nice dark eye, lovely width front and rear, deep chest with well sprung ribs. Just the right amount of muscle across the loin and held a level topline both when stacked and on the move. Immaculately presented and pleased to have awarded BPB and BPIS.

2nd: MacLean`s: Lynwater Moon Flower – 9-month-old orange roan that is slightly narrower at the front the first. Beautiful head and good length of neck. Square, compact and cobby. Held level topline and moved merrily.

3rd: Kennedy`s: Kenwad Sorrento – 11-month-old black.

Class 14: Junior Bitch (4,1)

1st: Crawford`s: Totenkopf Dutch Double Deuce – 1 year old black that has a pleasing head, short, compact and with a level topline. Good width to front and rear, moved with drive.

2nd: Blazejczak`s: St Clair’s Wildswim from Redgranate – 15-month black that has a feminine head, square, very compact and balanced throughout. Slightly narrower at front than first.

3rd: Mcgowan`s: Aylesmead Peaches’N Cream – 16-month orange roan

Class 15: Novice Bitch (6,2)

1st: Crawford`s: Totenkopf Dutch Double Deuce – 1 year old black (see junior).

2nd: Fairbairn & Madigan`s: Misperros Silver Shadow – 1 year old orange roan – pretty and feminine head, sloping shoulders and correct front angulation. Good width of rear quarters. Great to see younger handlers stepping into the show ring, slightly unsettled on the move but managed to show sufficient for me to be able to assess movement and see rear drive.

3rd: Hunter`s: Cridhemor Cranachan – 15-month-old orange roan.

Class 16: Special Yearling Bitch (7,2)

This class was headed by two high quality bitches which were both worthy of top honors.

1st: Todd`s: Sh Ch Zheridons Blanche – 18-month-old gold bitch that has a head to die for, lovely tight eyes, nicely muscled neck and some of the best shoulders that I have laid hands on. This bitch oozes quality from head to tail with good width across her front assembly, strong, compact body and nicely muscled thigh which she used to drive around the ring when on the move. Presented and handled to perfection, what a delight to have the pleasure to judge this bitch. No hesitation with awarding her BB and BIS.

2nd: Fairbairn & Madigan`s: Misperros Incandescent at Carmelfair JW - 22-month-old blue that is nicely constructed throughout, beautiful dark feminine head, good reach of neck. Well balanced, square and compact with excellent angulation front and rear. Sadly was not allowed to compete in the challenge for reserve bitch.

3rd: Lawrie`s: Inverella Misletoe Kiss – 19-month-old black.

Class 17: Graduate Bitch (8,2)

1st: Rodger`s: Ravensgreen Abair Iongnadh – black 4-year-old that is balanced in outline and profile. Head with dark eyes and gently expression, short and compact with good angulation front and read. Good depth and width of chest and moved soundly. Awarded reserve bitch

2nd: Barry`s: Kenwad Katarina at Lindalloch – 2-year-old very pretty blue that has a very gentle and feminine head and expression. Well angulated front and rear but slightly narrower and shorter than first. Well presented in immaculate condition.

3rd: Mark Lawrie`s: Bella Hills to Inverella – 2-year-old black and tan.

Class 18: Post Graduate Bitch (7,3)

1st: Skinner`s: Kaimerlay You Pretty Thing – 3-year-old black that has a pretty head, neck moderate in length and well muscled. Good depth and width of chest, moved in straight lines with drive but just dropped her topline slightly.

2nd: Scotland`s: Lynwater My Fair Lady – 3-year-old orange roan that is feminine in appearance throughout. Good length of neck, deep chest, well proportioned and compact. Not as merry as first on the move.

3rd: Rodger`s: Ravensgreen Gaol Mo Cridhe – 5-year-old black.

Class 19: Limit Bitch (6,5)

1st: Skinner`s: Kenynten Naked Ambition at Kaimerlay – 5-year-old black and tan that is feminine and well balanced. Well boned forelegs and good width of hindquarters. Good depth of chest. My notes state “very merry”, this girl moved with drive but sadly stood alone.

Class 20: Open Bitch (6,6)

Absent

Judge: Damien Hutton-Baber (Babtonkelpie)