Southern Counties Canine Association

Southern Counties

Spaniel (Cocker)

30th May 2025

Judge Anthony Allen

My first time awarding CC’s in Cockers, I had a super entry with some lovely dogs to go over, my thanks to the exhibitors for entering under me and for taking my decisions so sportingly. To my stewards Jane and Graham my thanks for keeping the ring running so smoothly. My Dog Challenge Certificate Sh Ch Oakbeach Dare to Dream Big with Alhambian (Imp Swe) my Reserve Dog Challenge Certificate the exciting youngster Ryallcourt Grand Slam (ai). The Bitch Challenge Certificate, Best of Breed and Best Veteran was awarded to the evergreen Sh Ch Coedcernyw Calendar Girl JW. The Reserve Bitch Challenge Certificate Oktumi Painted in Diamonds for Jernito. My Best Puppy - Wyncastle’s Saint Laurent avec Chamford (Imp Hun) and my Best Special Beginner Annilann Bhama Mama.

Veteran Dog Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1st Cooleela Operation Dynamo Wightroche (Ms C & Mr I Blackley & Salero)

Eight year old dog of good overall type and quality, well made and of good proportions. I like his typical head, masculine in expression enhanced by a kind eye, strong neck, well set in to his shoulders which were sloping. Well made in body, decent spring of rib, short loin, topline level. Quarters well made, well angulated. In good coat and condition. Moves soundly with a good action, just a shade untidy as he came towards me. Unlucky to meet the veteran bitch on top form today.

Minor Puppy Dog Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1st Laurellakes Son of A Gun (Mrs D Bindza)

A lovely baby with a super head and expression at this age. He has a well made front, shoulders well placed and stands on well boned legs, plenty of substance for his age. He needs to firm up in topline which he will do as he matures, excellent quarters which are well rounded. Needs to settle on the move but has plenty of time, great to see puppies enjoying themselves.

2nd Merrysoul Everybody’s Talking at Bocablue (Miss J K Pop)

Another promising puppy, good overall shape. He has lovely kind head and gentle expression. Good neck in to sloping shoulders, well made front, standing on well boned legs, good feet. Well made in body, a tad long in loin and needs to firm up in topline. Well-developed hindquarters with a good bend of stifle. He moved soundly around the ring once he settled. Preferred the outline of the winner on the stack today.

Puppy Dog Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1st Wyncastle’s Saint Laurent avec Chamford (Imp Hun) (Miss R Clifford)

Nine month old puppy who has a lot to like about him. I thought him very typy. Good head shape, dark eye which all gave a pleasing expression. He has a clean neck in to well set shoulders, enough depth of chest for his age, short loin, needs to fill his frame which he will do as he matures. Quarters well developed with a good bend of stifle. Good on move with a typical action, covering the ground well. If he carries on developing in this vein he should have a bright future ahead of him. My Best Puppy and later Puppy Group 4 – congratulations.

Junior Dog Entries: 5 Absentees: 1

1st Ryallcourt Grand Slam (ai) (Ms P Whitehead)

I loved this black and white chap; he has quality stamped through him. He has a classic headpiece, good overall proportions and a kind eye, all contributing to a masculine expression. Clean neck in to well set shoulders, good return of upper arm. His body is well proportioned, with good depth. His quarters are well muscled. His crowing glory is his movement; he covered the ground with ease. Presented in excellent coat and handled to perfection. I could not ignore him, and he had to have the RCC, so very close to the top spot. I think he will have a bright future ahead of him.

2nd Whinburn Walk The Moon to Wensum (Mrs B M Ward)

I liked the shape and size of this boy, giving a lot away in maturity to the winner at the moment, His head still needs to finish but at the moment it is well proportioned and has a pleasing expression. I liked his overall shape and size, strong neck into well placed shoulders, enough depth to his forechest for his age, stands on well boned legs. Good through the body and decent quarters on him. Steady on the move with a good action, needs a little more drive to complete the picture.

3rd Ryallcourt Charm of Unique to Suvern (ai) (Mrs S Cox)

Yearling Dog Entries: 5 Absentees: 1

1st Plaiglen Mojito (Ms F Glendinning)

Another exciting orange roan youngster who has a lot to like about him. He has a super headpiece on him, gently rounded skull, lovely dark eyes with defined chiselling, good width to his muzzle which has a square finish, all giving a masculine expression. Good neck in to well set shoulders, clean outline, enough depth for his age. Well made in body, ribs well sprung and firm in loin. Well-developed quarters which are well-rounded. Moved out with that typical bustling action, looked super in profile. Another with a bright future ahead of him.

2nd Delightful Hunter Legendary at Silverdust (Miss K Covington)

14 months old and giving a lot away to the winner, I liked him for size and balance. His head is pleasing with a typical masculine expression, square finish to his muzzle. Moderate neck, shoulder placement OK, needs to tighten in elbow. Short back and well angulated quarters. Moved with plenty of enthusiasm, just would have like a better front action as he came towards me.

3rd Wissant About Flippin Time (Miss E & Mrs B Fawcett)

Post Graduate Dog Entries: 5 Absentees: 0

1st Canyonn Black Caviar JW (Miss D & Mrs S Young)

Very smart 3 year old black dog who scored in outline and on the move. Well-proportioned head piece, masculine expression enhanced by a super dark eye. Clean neck into a well assembled front, depth to his body with well sprung ribs, sort coupled. Super hindquarters on him with good width. Scored in movement with accurate footfall and a typical action, held his shape and topline well. Just needs a shade more finish and he will be pushing for the green and white cards.

2nd Zakova Santana JW (Mrs S E Warrington)

Well made chap, just over two, giving a bit away in maturity to the winner. I liked his had piece, well finished giving a gentle expression. Good through the neck into a well assembled front, shoulder well laid back. Well made in body, ribs have good spring, slightly longer in loin, well made quarters, good width. Not as fluid on the move as the winner and a little soft in topline, which cost him.

3rd Laurellakes Are You Reddy (Mrs G Kent)

Limit Dog Entries: 13 Absentees: 1

A great class with a lot of good dogs in it, I am sure these dogs will change place many times

1st Clavaire Marrakech Sky JW (Mr J & Mrs T Buck)

I really liked this 2 year old o/r boy, he has a super head and expression, clean neck into well set shoulders, good depth of chest, stands on well boned legs and neat feet. His body is short and deep, ribs are well sprung and he has a firm topline. Excellent quarters, stifles well bent. Moved so well in the class to take the top spot with a true action. Was in my mind for top honours but just threw in the towel in the challenge and would not play ball, which was a shame. I am sure his day will come; I think him top drawer.

2nd Lindridge Star Attraction JW Bel Jch (Mrs A P & Mrs J Hackett & Sheridan)

Another smart dog with a lot to like about him and second place in the class is no disgrace. He is very well made, presents a clean picture on the stack. I liked his headpiece, masculine in expression with good finish. Neck is clean and of good length, set in to well laid shoulders. Well made in body, good depth and ribs are well sprung. Quarters are well developed, good angulation. Moved out well, not quite as tidy as the winner in front action today which cost him the top spot.

3rd Annilann Mister Spangles at Beckaby JW (Mrs D L & Mr G P Driver)

Open Dog Entries: 5 Absentees: 1

1st Sh Ch Oakbeach Dare to Dream Big with Alhambian (Imp Swe) (Mr M & Mrs K Keely)

A super dark blue boy who won this class on his excellent movement, I like his headpiece which is enhanced by a super eye to give a masculine expression. Well-made neck into well set shoulder, stands on well boned legs and neat feet. He had a good depth of forechest for his age, depth through the ribs and body is short and compact. Super well angulated quarters, in fabulous coat and condition. I just found him really typical and his action on the move is so true covering the ground as required. In the challenge, he didn’t put a foot wrong, and I was delighted to award him the CC.

2nd Tzigane of Merrily (Mrs S Cottebrune)

Another smart dog on the move but not quite the head piece of the winner, for me he was too steep in stop. He is well made in body with a super front on him, sloping shoulders, well boned legs, strong and compact in body, depth of chest and ribs well sprung, held his level topline throughout. Well developed hind quarters with a good bend of stifle. He has a super side gate on him which give him this place.

3rd Sh Ch Manchela Speechless at Cassoz JW (Ms Y Cassidy)

Special Beginners Entries: 7 Absentees: 1

1st Annilann Bhama Mama (Mrs J L Kitchen)

Smart 4 year old blue roan dog with a pleasing outline. Good head piece on him, masculine in expression, moderate length of neck into correct front assembly, well made in body, ribs well sprung, short loin. Quarters are well developed with a good bend of stifle. In good coat and condition, he moved out well with a wagging tail. Best Special Beginner

2nd Wissant About Flippin Time (Miss E & Mrs B Fawcett)

Just 14 months and giving a lot away in maturity to the winner. He is well made with good overall shape and size, pleasing outline. Head well made, good proportion and a typical expression. He moved well with purpose and drive.

3rd Villaspaniol Gold Flash (Mr & Mrs D Rofe)

Veteran Bitch Entries: 3 Absentees: 2

1st Kalriziennes Zita of Arramow (Mr R & Mrs E Boole)

This blue lady has a pleasing head and expression enhanced by lovely dark eyes, clean reach of neck, well-made front, standing on good legs and feet. Ribs well sprung, a tad long in loin, good quarters, stifles well bent. Would like her a littler firmer in topline. Happy girl on the move, really enjoying her day out.

Minor Puppy Bitch Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

1st Zakova L’amour (Mrs S E Warrington)

Pretty puppy full of promise and type, lovely head and eye, clean in outline, well put together throughout and stands on good legs and feet. Well ribbed and with a big bum. Well bent stifles and happy on the move.

2nd Frieljoanipa Paint It Black (Mrs P Taylor-Kistner)

Black bitch, pleasing outline, feminine head and dark eye, balanced angulation, good body and ribbing. Moved OK once settled, needs a bit more front extension

3rd Glowhill Blue Sahara (Ms H S Walker)

Puppy Bitch Entries: 6 Absentees: 0

This was a super class, three top-flight bitches, it was performance on the day that made the difference.

1st Vilma of Merrily (Mrs S Cottebrune)

A lovely clean outline on this bitch, she presents the most super shape on the stack. Beautiful head and expression, I hope it doesn’t go any stronger. Lovely clean reach of neck, shoulders well set and a good return of upper arm, standing on well boned legs and neat feet. Well made in body, ribs well sprung and firm through the loin. Excellent quarters, stifles well bent and tail set on well. Scored in movement in the class, lovely free action with plenty of bustle, to win over two super girls. Best Puppy Bitch.

2nd Marquell Moana (Mr M Boswell)

I loved this bitch from the ringside and today on the stack I thought she would be my winner, but she was just not feeling it and would not play the game on the move, it was such a shame. This blue roan baby has the most lovely head and expression that just melts you, she is of good make and shape, clean neck in to well set shoulders. For her age she is short and deep in body and well ribbed up. Super quarters on her with stifles well bent. Once she gets her head together, I am sure she will have a bright future ahead of her.

3rd Manchela Soul Sister (Mr M J & Mr M F Masters & Dott)

Junior Bitch Entries: 7 Absentees: 0

1st Plaiglen Biker Babe to Helenwood JW (Mrs J H Marris-Bray)

I have seen this lady from the ringside and always liked her so was pleased to see her walk in the ring, she did not disappoint. She is well put together, she has a super headpiece, expressive eyes which give a lively feminine expression. Well made, clean in neck in to a well made front, stands on good well boned legs and neat feet. Well made in body, well sprung ribs and firm in loin, level topline, super quarters on her. Excellent on the move with that typical action I was looking for, presented in super coat and condition. Was in consideration for top honours, I am sure with a bit more maturity she will take her title.

2nd Manchela Sister Sledge (Mr M J & Mr M F Masters & Dott)

Another beautiful bitch from this kennel, still a puppy and giving a lot away to the winner at the moment. She has a beautiful head and expression, lovely eyes enhancing her feminine expression. Super balance about her, moderate neck into well set shoulders, standing on well boned legs and super feet. For her age she has good depth and is well proportioned, excellent hindquarters with well bent stifles. On the move she covered the ground well, holding her shape and topline. Unfortunately, she went lame when called back in to challenge for best puppy which was a shame as I thought she was lovely.

3rd Grandtully Biddy Ford (Messrs B J & S Mccabe-Bell)

Yearling Bitch: Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1st Glantraeth Ovation to Oktumi (Mr M K Wildman)

This lady is a very promising youngster; she has a super headpiece with a classic expression. Good neck into a well assembled front, shoulders well laid and a good return of upper arm. Stands on well boned legs and super feet. Good depth of chest, ribs well sprung, firm in loin and held her topline throughout. Quarters well made, stifles well bent. Presented to perfection. Rather excitable on the move but she displayed a typical action and her tail never stopped. Surely destined for the upper house. Close up for the RCC today.

2nd Blue Vroland Una (Ms M Andersson)

Pretty bitch, good overall shape and size, she has a pretty head and expression. Decent lay back of shoulder, good through the ribs, a tad long in loin, good well developed quarters with well bent stifles. Moved out well with plenty of enthusiasm, scored in profile movement.

3rd Ferrersedge Farthing (Mr & Mrs D Leslie)

Post Graduate Bitch: Entries: 15 Absentees: 1

1st Canyonn Classic Vision JW (Miss D & Mrs S Young)

I like this black girl; I thought she had real type about her. Her head is pleasing; she has a feminine expression with a lovely dark eye. Super reach of neck in to well placed shoulders and a good front assembly. She stands on well boned legs and good feet. She presents with a square outline, ribs well sprung and a level topline. Excellent quarters with well bent stifles. Sound as a pound on the move with a typical action which gave her the class.

2nd Laurellakes It’s A Miracle (Mrs D Bindza)

Another lovely black, she has a lovely head, super expression very feminine. Clean reach of neck into well set shoulders, stands on well boned legs and good feet. She has good depth of chest and ribs are well sprung, firm topline and super quarters with good bend of stifle. Moved out well with a typical action. In excellent coat and condition. Very close up but lost her shape on the final run round.

3rd Glowhill Annika at Lararth (Mr D C & Mrs S L Bowen)

Limit Bitch: Entries: 7 Absentees: 1

1st Wensum Dancing in The Dark JW (Mrs B M Ward)

Black bitch who presents a clean outline, feminine head, a little defined in stop. Arched neck and well-made front assembly. Stands on good legs and feet. Level topline and well made quarters, tailset a shade low. Moved on an open stride with a merry action.

2nd Lujesa Laurellakes Angel Whisper (Misses A & S Kettle)

A smart bitch who presents with a super outline, today was handled to perfection. Classic head and expression with lovely dark expressive eyes. Good neck into well set shoulders, enough depth to forechest and spring of rib, held her topline throughout. Super movement in profile, a bit narrow coming and going. For me I would just like a little more of her all the way through to complete the picture.

3rd Wightroche The Bee JW (Ms C & Mr I Blackley & Salero)

Open Bitch: Entries: 6 Absentees: 1

1st Sh Ch Coedcernyw Calendar Girl JW (Mr I & Mrs S Hillier)

I have seen this red lady from the ringside but when she walked into the ring she totally took my attention and was fabulous to go over. She has beautiful balance and is full of quality and she just couldn’t be ignored. Her head and expression are beautiful she has a super dark eye with and good pigment. Enough stop, good finish to foreface and clean in flew. Clean reach of neck in to well set shoulders, good return of upper arm, depth to her forechest and stands on well boned legs and neat feet. Her elbows fit tightly around her well sprung ribs, her loin is short and firm. Her topline is firm and never faltered, quarters are well made with well bent stifles good through her second thigh. Moved with style with that bustling action and never put a foot wrong. My pleasure to award her the CC and later BOB, I was pleased to see her top a quality veteran group.

2nd Oktumi Painted in Diamonds for Jernito (Mrs J Nolan)

Unlucky to meet the winner as I thought this lady was special as well, really top drawer. Three year old blue roan with a beautiful head and expression. Lovely reach of neck into well placed shoulders. Good depth and compact in body, beautiful presentation. Well-made throughout and full of quality. Loved her on the move, super on the up and down and with a bustly action, tail never stopped wagging. Pleased to award her the RCC against some strong competition from some super youngsters.

3rd Soca Dance Du Domaine De Kerarzic Vilin (Ms M Andersson)