North Of England Spaniel Club

North Of England Spaniel Society

30.11.25.

 American Cocker Spaniels

Puppy (2,0Abs)

1st – Morris and |Jefferson’s Mycalleys Jasmine

 8-Month-old black bitch, displayed excellent breed type for age, with balanced proportions and a pleasing outline, especially for a young exhibit. Muzzle and skull show promising development with a good stop and typical American Cocker expression. Coat texture already showing quality — silky with well-presented puppy feathering. Moved positively with a merry attitude and steady topline. ( BPIB,RBOB)

2nd Blackburn’s Very Vigie Just For Giggles

8 months Black and white dog, attractive headpiece with lovely eye shape and pigment, and ears well-set, enhancing soft expression. Outline is generally sound with good bone for age. Not quite matching the fluidity and confidence in movement of the 1st place puppy; rear drive could be more positive. Coat presentation neat but texture and density still coming through. –

 Limit (1,0Abs)

1st Morris’s Mycalleys Sirocco JW

 2.5 yrs old black dog. Exemplifies the KC Breed Standard very well — compact body with excellent rib spring, short loin, and a solid topline both standing and moving. Head carriage confident, with a well-proportioned skull and square muzzle, good chin depth, and gently rounded eye giving the merry, intelligent expression called for in the breed. Coat in beautiful condition, straight and silky with ample feathering without exaggeration. Movement was a highlight — free, balanced stride with strong rear propulsion and reach in front, maintaining topline on the go. Temperament bright and alert, which added to overall ring presence. (BOB)

English Springer Spaniels

7 Open(1,0)

Darling’s SH CH Elazlan Billy Kimber

A mature and well-balanced male who exemplifies the breed standard. Black and white boy who presents with excellent overall proportions, combining strength and elegance. Head is well-shaped with a kind, intelligent expression and correct eye shape and colour. Ears set in line with eyes, well-lobed and carried close to the head. Neck clean and muscular, flowing seamlessly into well-laid shoulders. Strong, level topline maintained on the move, with deep chest and well-sprung ribs giving plenty of heart and lung room. Forequarters straight and well-boned, with neat, tight feet. Hindquarters powerful, with well-developed second thighs and correct angulation, enabling a strong, driving action. Coat of good length and texture, well-feathered, and presented in excellent condition. Movement true and effortless, covering the ground with reach and drive while maintaining balance and style. Displays the essence of the English Springer Spaniel – keen, alert, and ready for work, while maintaining a dignified show presence. A quality dog, in peak condition, and a worthy Best of Breed winner.

Field Spaniels

 POST GRADUATE (2,0 abs)

1st – Holgate’s Nadavin Avyaan

A young dog of pleasing type and proportions, presenting an elegant outline with the correct length-to-height ratio, giving the desired rectangular frame. Head of good length, well-developed foreface, and a soft, kind expression. Well laid shoulders and good return of upper arm, enabling a smooth, ground-covering stride. Topline held level both standing and, on the move, with a tail of correct carriage. Feathering needs to come Bone and substance appropriate for age, showing promise for future maturity. BOB

2 Woods’ Nadavin Nusa at Sagala

A well-presented bitch of flowing lines and typical feminine quality. Attractive head with dark eye and gentle expression. Shoulder placement slightly less angulated than first, which affected overall reach on the move, but still moved soundly and with balance. Good depth of chest and ribbing carried well back. Coat of pleasing texture and condition. RBOB

 LIMIT (2,0)

1st Holgate’s Nadavin Avyaan

Repeat from PG

2nd Hepburn and Laverivk’s Irisbel From Now On

A young dog with plenty to like. Well-shaped head with clean lines and a bright, attentive expression. Straight forelegs with adequate bone, compact feet, and well-groomed, flat-lying coat. Movement was true fore and aft but lacked the same forward reach of the winner today, which cost slightly in overall impression. Will improve with maturity and further muscle development. neatly into well-laid shoulders. Excellent ribbing, deep chest, and strong topline maintained on the move. Coat is of correct rich golden-liver colour and texture. Movement is true fore and aft, with the distinctive Sussex roll evident moved with purpose and style befitting the breed.

Sussex Spaniels

 Post Graduate (2,0 abs)

1 Mowbrays Crumbledor Rita Skeetar

2 Yr old bitch, a beautifully balanced bitch with substance and typical Sussex Spaniel outline, low and strong in stance. Her head is well-proportioned with a broad skull, soft hazel eyes, and an appealing, gentle expression. Good reach of neck flowing neatly into well-laid shoulders. Excellent ribbing, deep chest, and strong topline maintained on the move. Coat is of correct rich golden-liver colour and texture. Movement is true fore and aft,

2nd: Sampson’s Crumbledor Archie Alderton

 Litter brother to 1, A young dog of pleasing overall shape and good bone. Head developing well, with an open, kind expression and well-set ears. Chest of good depth, with firm quarters. Coat showing promise, rich in colour with nice feathering. Moved steadily, but not quite the drive or rolling action of the winner today. Time and maturity will enhance balance and finish further.

Limit (1,0)

1st Mowbray’s Crumbledor Bella Lestrange

A mature bitch of quality, showing excellent breed type. Strong yet feminine, with a broad, well-shaped head and gentle, intelligent eyes. Correct ear set and feathering framing the face. Well-ribbed body, strong legs and tight feet. Topline level and firm, carried well on the move. Rich golden-liver coat in fine condition, flat and well-presented. Movement was sound, covering the ground with ease and showing the required rolling gait without exaggeration.

 Open (2,0 abs)

1st Mowbray’s SH CH Gainsmill Lilly Luna Potter at Crumbledor

A lovely example of the breed, displaying the characteristic low-set, strong and massive frame without appearing coarse. Well-proportioned head with broad skull, soft expression and well-set hazel eyes. Ears of correct length, set low and lying close. Muzzle strong, with good breadth and correct level bite. The deep chest, well-sprung ribs, and strong topline were maintained beautifully on the move. Excellent coat texture and rich golden-liver colouring in line with the standard. Moved with a distinctive rolling gait, covering ground effortlessly with drive from well-angulated hindquarters. Overall, a balanced, confident and true-to-type Sussex Spaniel BOB

2 McGeachie’s LUX CH Malbecmogs Lady of the Lake at Klanhallion

Another quality bitch with many virtues. Feminine yet substantial, with well-formed head and appealing, soft expression. Correct ear set and good eye shape and colour. Slightly longer in body than the winner but still maintaining excellent balance and proportion. Chest deep with ample heart room, straight forelegs and well-padded feet. Coat in good condition with the desired rich liver tone. Moved soundly with the breed’s characteristic stride, though not quite matching the winner’s rear drive or overall fluidity in movement. A very worthy Res Best of Breed.

Barbara Stamp

Judge

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