• Show Date: 23/05/2025
  • Show Type: Championship Show
  • Judged by: Ed Casey Contact Judge
  • Published Date: 11/08/2025

Bath Canine Society

Breed: Spaniel (Irish Water)

Veteran Dog

Entries: 0 Absentees: 0

Puppy Dog

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST 5240 - Nyllaup Oregon Sunstone (Mrs L A & Mr P Bradley)

Excellent size and balance, well developed in head, he has good eye colour, strong well arched neck, shoulders quite well positioned and standing on straight, well boned forelegs. Body developing well, compact, firm level topline, excellent topline and tail set. Ok in rear, moved on an even stride, super coat and condition.

Junior Dog

Entries: 0 Absentees: 0

Post Graduate Dog

Entries: 2 Absentees: 1

1ST 5252 - Blue Jewel’s Garvin (Imp Che) (Miss L Hewett)

This dog is up to size, but compact in body. His head and eye shape are pleasing, and he has good bone and substance. Moderate front angulation, his shoulders could be better positioned. Body is developing well, but could have more depth to his body. The topline slopes slightly off and his croup is a little steep. He moves with a positive action, but has a tendency to lose his topline on the move. His coat is a desirable puce-liver colour and is made up of tight ringlets. Moderate rear angulation. Could be more settled on the move.

Limit Dog

Entries: 0 Absentees: 0

Open Dog

Entries: 5 Absentees: 0

1ST 5256 - Sh Ch Goldenacre Jubilee Lord of Leonardston (Mr D J & Mrs A C Smith)

This is a medium-sized dog of excellent balance. His head and eye shape are pleasing, and he possesses excellent bone and feet. His front is firm and well-positioned, his topline is firm and level, and the tail set is correctly set. His body is strongly built with well-sprung ribs, his rear is muscular with correct angulation. He moved with an even, free, and sound stride. His coat is of super quality and condition, displaying a rich liver colour. He moved freely and soundly in all directions. DCC

2ND 5244 - Sh Ch Cuboglach Sandy Wave (Mr R & Mrs Me Duckmanton)

Preferred the head on this dog, he is medium sized with excellent front bone and feet. He holds a good topline and exhibits a correct tail set. He is a free and positive mover, with well-developed ribs carried well back. He has a short, broad, and compact loin. Muscular and beautifully conditioned with a good quality coat, however ringlets could be tighter. RCC

3RD 5253 - Sh Ch Fynder Reacher ShCEx (Ms L & Mr M Latheron & Trenchard)

Special Beginners

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST 5252 - Blue Jewel’s Garvin (Imp Che) (Miss L Hewett)

As postgraduate dog.

Veteran Bitch

Entries: 0 Absentees: 0

Puppy Bitch

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1ST 5257 - Nyllaup Akoya Pearl for Grakar (Mr G, Mrs K & Miss Z Stirk)

This bitch is of medium size and is compact in body. She has a beautiful head, eyes, and expression. Her front, bone, and feet are excellent. Her topline is firm, the ribs are well-sprung and carried well back, and she is compact through the loin. She has moderate rear angulation and moves positively, showing a good profile action. Her coat is of super quality, displaying typical dense, crisp ringlets. RCC & BP, should have a great future.

 2ND 5242 - Stanegate Sweet Dreams at Zakby (Mrs R H & Mrs O F M & Mr R Busby & Busby-Alner & Busby-Alner)

More adolescent than 1, this bitch still needs time to develop in head and darken in eye colour. Moderate front angulation, however she possesses excellent body and proportions, including well-sprung ribs and a compact loin. She needs to firm up in movement, particularly out and back. Her coat is beautiful in colour and texture, well presented.

Junior Bitch

Entries: 2 Absentees: 1

1ST 5257 - Nyllaup Akoya Pearl for Grakar (Mr G, Mrs K & Miss Z Stirk)

 As previous class

Post Graduate Bitch

Entries: 4 Absentees: 1

1ST 5257 - Nyllaup Akoya Pearl for Grakar (Mr G, Mrs K & Miss Z Stirk)

As previous class

2ND 5259 - Cambridgcurl Aileen Fox (Prof C A T Stoddart)

This medium-sized bitch possesses good balance and substance. She has a pleasing head and eye shape, and a good front assembly, bone, and feet. Has a tendency to stand a bit high behind, her body is well-ribbed and muscular. She is a real character, moving with a light foot and positive action. She possesses a good coat, though it could be more dense.

 3RD 5250 - Cuboglach Tufted Skipper (Miss J Hardy)

Limit Bitch

Entries: 3 Absentees: 2

1ST 5243 - Daffydown Dilly (Mr R & Mrs H Douglas)

This medium-sized bitch boasts a beautiful coat, of ideal colour. She has a pleasing head and eye shape, with a rounded skull and good width between the ears. She possesses good bone and substance throughout, with big, well-sprung ribs and a compact loin. She maintains a firm and level topline and has moderate rear angulation. She moves soundly and positively in all directions and is shown in optimum condition.

Open Bitch

Entries: 3 Absentees: 1

1ST 5241 - Sh Ch Stanegate Stage Debut (ai) ShCEx (Mrs L A & Mr P Bradley)

Two really good ones.

Preferred the size and compactness of 1. She has refinement in her head, with a lovely eye shape and colour, and pleasing bone and feet. She has a firm topline, deep ribs, a compact loin and well-proportioned body. She moves steadily and positively in all directions, covering the ground easily and with excellent reach and drive in profile. Her coat is beautifully presented, and in excellent condition with distinctive oily texture and tight curls. BCC & BOB

2ND 5258 - Sh Ch Stanegate Hey It's Bianca JW ShCEx OSW (Mr G, Mrs K & Miss Z Stirk)

More rangy than 1 and a little longer all through. She excels in profile movement, showing good reach and drive, however, she could be firmer out and back. Well ribbed and conditioned body, but she have a tendency to lose her topline on the move. Her coat is beautiful and in excellent condition, displaying the typical liver colour and texture. Close up for the RCC, only beaten by her kennelmate.