Stoke On Trent & District Gundog Club

Stoke on Trent & District Gundog Club – 28th September 2025 Many thanks to the officers and committee for the invitation to judge at their show, there was a lovely, friendly atmosphere and I thoroughly enjoyed the appointment. ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL Junior Dog or Bitch (2,0) 1st STEVENSON’S Spuffing Daiquiri at Gaolachcara Feminine head and expression, just 13 months old. Good dark eye and pigment. Good reach of neck with well placed shoulders, good return of upper arm. Good depth of chest, neat feet, short coupled, good width of stifle well muscled for her age. Moved well for her age and this will only improve as she settles. Res BOB. 2ndHOUSE’S Gleadsbury Mad About the Boy 15 month old male. Masculine head and expression. Moderate reach of neck, straight front, good depth of chest, moderate width of stifle good bone , giving handler a hard time moved steadily. Post Graduate Dog or Bitch (1,0) 1st HOUSE’S Gleadsbury Mad About the Boy Second in Junior Open Dog or Bitch (3, 1) 1st TRACZ’S Beresford On My Way with Acregate Masculine dog and this won class on overall balance. Good reach of neck, well placed shoulders and good return of upper arm. Good depth of chest, correct top line and good spring of rib. Good width of stifle, presented in good coat and condition, covered ground well. BOB. 2nd STEVENSON’S Peasblosson Brogan at Gaolachcara Masculine head and expression, good dark eye. Moderate reach of neck, straight front, good spring of rib and short coupled, good width of stifle, moved ok. IRISH RED AND WHITE SETTER Open Dog or Bitch (1, 0) 1st Withdrawn, unable to go over. IRISH SETTER Junior Dog or Bitch (5, 2) 1st HEMMINGS’ Orlanset Slave to Love Masculine but soft head and expression with dark eye. Good reach of neck, well placed shoulders, won class on front. Excellent fore chest, good return of upper arm, good depth of chest, correct top line, good width of stifle, moved well and this will improve as he settles. Not as mature as others in the class but won on overall balance. Res BOB. 2nd HEMMINGS’ Orlanset Angel Eyes Feminine head and expression, not the front of winner but still balanced. Moderate reach of neck, clean lines, correct topline, good width of stifle, needs to tighten on movement, presented in good coat. 3rd ASHLEY-TURNER’S Riverbrue The Joker JW Post Graduate Dog or Bitch (1, 0) 1st HARDY’S Cafotaliena Joker and Queen Masculine head and expression, good reach of neck and good fore chest. Good depth of chest, well placed shoulders and correct top line, short coupled. Good width of stifle, moved ok although slightly loose in front. Open Dog or Bitch (1, 0) 1st CORLESS’ Swiftlark Spellbinder Masculine dog but maintaining a soft expression. Good reach of neck, well placed shoulders and good return of upper arm. Good depth of chest, good return of upper arm. Well sprung ribs, good width of stifle, presented in full coat, covered ground with ease with reach and drive. BOB. POINTER Junior Dog or Bitch (1, 0) 1st SANDERS & NEWTORN’S Teisgol Calendula 16 month old orange and white male. Masculine head and expression lovely dark eye and pigment. Good reach of neck, straight front. Good depth of chest. Short couples, good width of stifle, well muscles, covered ground with ease.   Post Graduate Dog or Bitch (2, 0) 1st GORDON’S Hawfield Happy Times Feminine head and expression, good reach of neck, clean lines, well placed shoulders and good depth of chest, well sprung ribs, correct top line, good width of stifle, moved well when settled. Correct head. BOB. 2nd ASTBURY’S Raigmore Leap or Faith to Dorbury Masculine dog, no dish, very close behind good depth of chest, out at elbow, well muscles, moderate reach of neck and straight front. Movement could improve. Open Dog or Bitch (3, 1) 1st GORDON’S Hawfield Happy Feminine head and expression, good reach of neck, well placed shoulders and good return of upper arm. Good breast bone, good depth of chest, good width of stifle, correct top line, held on the moved, well muscle, covered ground well. Res BOB. 2nd WEAVER’S Dappleline Chance for Anniezu Masculine head and expression, no dish, moderated reach of neck, out on elbow, good depth of chest and spring of rib, well muscled, covered ground with ease. Emma Archibald (Judge)