United Spaniel Association

THE UNITED SPANIEL ASSOCIATION

 OPEN SHOW RESULTS

Sunday 13th April 2025

JUDGE – JULIA BATEMAN (CORMALLEN)

I would like to thank all the exhibitors for their superbly turned out dogs and I would also like to thank the committee for the invitation and making the show such a friendly one! Thanks also go to my steward for her efficient organisation. Overall the quality of the dogs was very good. I would say that I found it disconcerting that so many of the dogs have tails which were flagging above their top lines. The breed standard states – (Tail) “Well set on and low, never carried above level of back. Lively in action.” Now that the tails are not docked a note to breeders and owners to ensure that the set of the tail should be considered. I was however very pleased with all my winners and my final line ups.

WELSH SPRINGER SPANIELS

Class 44: Puppy Dog or Bitch (2)

What beautiful 7 month old puppies from this top winning kennel. Both could change places at another time. Both excitable and outgoing, exuberating confidence which is lovely at this age. I will watch their progress with interest.

1st– Harrison´s Glenbrows Turn Back Time (D) BP This dog puppy is currently more mature than the sister. Lovely head and expression. Well constructed throughout with good bone. Well angulated both front and rear. Moved well wagging his tail all the time. Well handled and presented. I was pleased to see that he later won Reserve Best Puppy in Show.

2nd – Harrison´s Glenbrows Time Will Tell (B) What a beautiful head and expression this bitch has. Correct coat colour with deep red on clear white background. So well constructed. Good bone, tight feet but very lively today. When settled will be one to watch for the future.

Class 45: Junior Dog or Bitch (4)

1st– Harrison´s Glenbrows Rhyme (B) Another beautiful bitch from this kennel. A picture when standing! Lovely head and expression on correct neck and shoulders. Straight front with good bone and tight feet. Flowing around the ring with tail wagging happily. One to watch for the future.

2nd – Gaylor & Robertson´s Gilstonia Run Red Rum for Aprilflash (D) A lovely well constructed dog, good shoulder placement, Nice head and expression, Correct top line and angulation front and rear. Good bone and tight feet. He moved well wagging his tail happily. A bit more coat will finish the picture!

3rd – Glenbrows Turn Back Time (D)

Class 46: Post Graduate Dog (3)

1st– Levy´s Cerysan Limited Edition A very handsome young man, well constructed and compact. Lovely masculine head going into correct neck and shoulders. Good bone and tight feet. Short coupled, driving well from the back. Presented and handled well.

2nd- Chimes´s Bronnydene Fly Red Kite Another masculine dog but longer cast than first dog. Good front, shoulder angulation, correct top line and tail set. Moved well around the ring.

3rd – Johnstone´s Glenbrows Erasmus for Gilpeta

Class 47: Limit Dog (1)

1st– Stone´s Kidenoan Mark Time for Merrem JW – Lovely masculine boy with lovely clear red and white straight coat. Correct head shape, vine shaped ears and expression I like. Long neck, showing no throatiness set into correctly sloping shoulders. Straight front with elbows tucked in. Tight feet. Correct length of back and loin. Moved smoothly driving from the rear showing his level top line. Considered for top honours.

Class 48: Open Dog (4, 1 Abs)

What a super class! Definitely the best class of the day and all three dogs could change places another day. Unfortunately all three carried their tails higher than I would have liked so I ignored this.

1st– Stevenson´s Sh Ch Mymmsbrook Matador with Blythway JW ShCEx OSW BOB What a lovely masculine mature dog! Beautiful head and expression, no throatiness in neck, Lovely full coat. Correct front angulation. Elbows tucked in. Good bone, tight feet. Driving from the rear and moving well. Handled and presented well.

2nd – Gaylor & Robertson´s Sh Ch Heniveruce King of Brewers For Aprilflash ShCEx RBOB Another lovely well balanced dog. Well presented and handled. Correct head shape and expression. Long neck into well laid back shoulders. Tight feet. Correct top line with rise over the loin. Could change places another time

3rd – Allen´s Eiriandylis By George

Class 49: Post Graduate Bitch (3)

1st– Harrison´s Glenbrows Rhyme – repeat as my winner of Junior class.

2nd – Cochrane´s Eiriandylis Confusion – pretty bitch with good bone. Nice head and expression, good shoulders, elbows tucked in, tight feet. Moved well but carrying her tail higher than I would have liked.

3rd - Jackson & Palmer´s Tuttington Ginger Snap at Ardinia

Class 50: Limit Bitch (3, 1 Abs)

1st– Tew´s Pamicks Dream With Me BOS - Such a pretty headed bitch with correct head shape, lovely expression, dark eyes and well laid back shoulders into correct top line. Balanced construction throughout with well muscled rear hindquarters and well muscled second thighs, tight feet and moved well. Correct tail set. Pleased to award her Best Opposite Sex. One to watch for the future!

2nd – Whitfield´s Glenbrows Thought to Amberdella – Longer bitch with nice head and expression, dark eye. Correct front. Moved well with tail wagging all the time.

Class 51: Open Bitch (1, 1 Abs)

1st - Absent

Class 52: Veteran Dog or Bitch (3)

1st– Cemis´s Sh Ch Taimere´s Talk About Me BV – I cant believe this dog is now a veteran! Beautiful head shape and expression. Dark eyes. Correct length of neck neatly set into sloping shoulders. Well coupled. Strong and muscular hindquarters which he used to move with drive around the ring. Tight feet and deep red and white coat, with correct length of feathering to complete the picture. Correct tail set and carried his tail correctly. Pleased to award him Best Veteran.

2nd – Caldwell´s Hillpark Queen Bee for Cerysan AWB- Lovely constructed bitch showing off her conformation and balance. Correct balance of body length to leg length. Straight front with good laid back shoulders. Correct top line with rise over loin. Tight feet. Strong and muscular hindquarters which she used to move around the ring with drive!

3rd – Whitfield´s Glenbrows Heart to Heart