Cocker Spaniel Club

The Cocker Spaniel Club 12 July 2026 I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge at this show and the members for voting for me. It was a great honour to judge dogs at the parent breed club. My thanks also go to the exhibitors who entered under me and accepted my decisions. It was a truly memorable day. I am also grateful to my stewards, Daimion and David, whose efficiency ensured the ring ran smoothly throughout the day. I was delighted to find no incorrect bites, and all dogs were presented in good condition displaying a merry cocker attitude. However, I was disappointed to see a few solids showing signs of entropion, a condition that can cause significant discomfort. Best In Show BIS - Topday Break Dance, Breed: Spaniel (Cocker) (Miss J Mcbride) RBIS & BOS - Ir Sh Ch Sparklette Shines at Charbonnel JW Int Jch, Breed: Spaniel (Cocker) (Mrs K Brennan) BPIS& BMP - Wilmerella Celtic Thistle, Breed: Spaniel (Cocker) (Mr R & Mrs S L Williams) BVIS - Multi/int Ch Alen Ashen Jonny Lee, Breed: Spaniel (Cocker) (Miss K Eisen)   1. Spaniel (Cocker) - Particolour Special Puppy Dog Entries: 5 Absentees: 1 1ST - Manchela Ring of Fire (Mr M J & Mr M F Masters & Dott) 10 mth old dark blue dog, has a well balanced head, dark eye, well defined stop which gives him the correct gentle cocker expression. Moderate neck, good shoulders, super legs and tight feet. Well angulated quarters, moved soundly. 2ND - Pearkim Phlicker (Mrs G E Pearce-Gudger) Another well constructed blue roan, who is well balanced, big ribs, short lion, elbows tight. Moved soundly 3RD - Aylesmead The Joker among Claramand (Mrs E Thomas) 2. Spaniel (Cocker) - Particolour Special Graduate Dog Entries: 5 Absentees: 1 1ST - Lynwater Moon Walk (Miss J & Miss K Maclean & Scotland), Alot to like about this blue roan dog. Balanced head, super neck and shoulders, deep body with good spring of rib, strong well developed quarter. Moved well displaying a typical merry cocker temperament. 2ND - Wilanorah Perfik Scoundrel at Chanmalo (Mr A & Mrs C S Wildman), dark blue who was presented in beautiful coat and condition. Liked his overall balance, super legs and cat like feet. Deep body with a good spring of rib. Moved well. 3RD - Zakova Sandman JW (Mrs S E Warrington) 3. Spaniel (Cocker) - Blue Roan Special Open Dog Entries: 7 Absentees: 0 1ST - Sh Ch Wilmerella Highlander JW (Mr R & Mrs S L Williams) Won this strong class on his overall balance. Dark blue who was presented with just the right amount of coat so as not to distract from his qualities. Well balanced head, strong neck leading into well placed shoulders. Deep body, good spring of rib with elbows tight. Short loin. Well developed quarters, with plenty of width. Moved soundly fore and aft. Shortlisted for the CC. 2ND - Sh Ch Classicway Call Time JW (Miss J Darby) well known light blue. He has a text book head, so perfectly balanced with kind dark eye, soft gentle expression that one would never get tired of looking at. Well boned legs, strong deep body with good spring of rib. Well developed quarters, with correct tail set and carriage. Moved soundly and presented in good coat and condition. 3rd - Corazon De Sibi Light Star (Mr J Gonzalez Garcia) 4. Spaniel (Cocker) - Particolour (other than Blue Roan) Special Open Dog Entries: 3 Absentees: 0 1ST 89 - Knightstar Mission Impossible (Mr J Gonzalez Garcia) Very well balanced blue roan and tan. Liked his balance head, with defined stop, dark eye, moderate, strong neck, good shoulders, deep body, short loin. Strong well rounded rear. Moved well. 2ND - Plaiglen Mojito (Ms F Glendinning) Mature orange roan, who scores in correctly constructed front, moderate clean neck, good depth of body and width of forechest, well boned legs. Presented in good coat and condition. 3rd - Haradwater Mr Fantastic (Mrs S & Miss K Handl & Eisen) 5. Spaniel (Cocker) - Solid Special Puppy Dog Entries: 6 Absentees: 3 1st - Zheridons Black Mirror (Mrs Jmi Robertson) won this class on his overall balance and maturity. He is a well constructed dog. Good neck and shoulders. Good width of chest, short deep body with a good spring of rib. Well rounded quarters. Correct tail set. He moved well. Presented in good coat and condition. 2ND - Lujesa Paperback Writer with Wylyeview (Mr S & Mrs J Kew) well up to size black dog, scores in neck and shoulders, bone, legs and feet. Strong quarters. Moved well. Head needs to develop which is understandable at this age. Well presented. 3RD - Quettadene Stars On High over Bordacity (Ms S Watson) 6. Spaniel (Cocker) - Solid Special Graduate Dog Entries: 1 Absentees: 0 1ST 81 - Chavez Royal Acclaim (Mrs J E Gilmour) black dog, who has a well balanced head with kind dark tight eye, and soft expression. Short deep body with good front angulation. Well off for bone and tight catlike feet. Moved merrily. 7. Spaniel (Cocker) - Black, Black & Tan Special Open Dog Entries: 7 Absentees: 0 1St - Dt/vdh Ch Dantes French Boy Golden Janyt (Ms A-M Wolf) b/t dog. Well balanced head with kind expression, correct dark eye. Strong neck leading into fine sloping shoulders. Well developed fore chest with deep body and well sprung ribs. Good legs and tight feet. Strong quarters with plenty of width. Moved well with reach and drive. Clean topline which he held on the move. 2ND - Quettadene Stars Aligned over Bordacity JW (Ms S Watson) different type to 1. He typifies the expression, a lot of cocker in a small package. Whilst not the biggest of dogs, he is so well put together and balanced. Liked his body, width of chest, short loin, well developed quarters with plenty of width. Good legs and tight feet. Moved soundly. Present in good coat and condition. 3RD - Lochranza Celtic Spring at Dartemis (Mrs D S Turner) 8. Spaniel (Cocker) - Red, Golden, Liver, Liver & Tan Special Open Dog Entries: 6 Absentees: 1 1ST -Merrysoul Everybody’s Talking at Bocablue (Miss J K Pop) Although he’s not yet 2 years old, he is a very together male. Well constructed all through. His head and expression are text book, well balanced, kind dark eye, square muzzle with defined stop, cleanly chiselled. Strong bone, thickly padded tight feet. Excellent front angulation, strong deep body with good spring of rib, well developed quarters. Very sound moving with reach and drive as you would expect from such a well constructed dog. Plenty of coat and top class presentation. Shortlisted for the CC. 2ND - Whinburn Formula One (Mr M & Mrs M Lawrie) whilst not the biggest of dogs, there is a lot to like about him. He is nicely balanced, moderate neck leading into fine sloping shoulders. Deep body with a good spring of rib. Short loin. Good width and rounded rump. Strong quarters. Carrying enough coat. 3RD - Heluin Take Applause (Mrs J & Miss A Daniels) 9. Spaniel (Cocker) - Any Colour Special Beginners Dog Entries: 6 Absentees: 0 1ST - Alisma Alcaraz (Mrs S M R Fenwick) – Dark blue dog of almost 10 mths. He was presented in top class muscular condition, one of the best of the day. He processes all the qualities of the type I like. Good size, and over all balance. He has the kindest of expression with his dark eye, and balance head. Good neck and shoulders. Deep, well ribbed body, well boned legs and tight well padded feet. Moved soundly. BPD. 2ND - Tosiparose Super Ted (Mrs C M & Miss R H & Mr P H Redstone) Mature dog, liked his overall balance, plenty of width over his quarters, moderate bend of stifle, good bone and feet. Moved well and presented in good order. 3RD -Crincoed Game Player (Miss K Tagg) 10. Spaniel (Cocker) - Any Colour Veteran Dog Entries: 8 Absentees: 0 This was a fantastic class to judge. Top quality cockers all looking great for their age. Real credit to their owners and I thank you all for bring them under me. 1st - Multi/int Ch Alen Ashen Jonny Lee (Miss K Eisen) Jonny and I have history. This is the 3rd time I have had the pleasure of judging this young man. Safe to say he fills my eye. From his balanced head to tip of his correctly set and carried tail. He just oozes cocker and has the presence to carry it all. Correct head with well defined stop, moderate neck, well angulated front construction, good width of chest, deep body with a good spring of rib. Well angulated rear. Move soundly with great reach and drive, firm topline which he carried well. Such a credit to his owner who has him in tip top condition. BVIS with the agreement of my co judge. 2ND - Int Ch/multi Ch Royal Quest Almost Illegal Multi Jnr Ch Wpl'18 (Dr E Kozak). Another super male. So well constructed and in great condition. Well balance masculine head, deep strong body with plenty of fore chest, moved soundly covering the ground and holding a firm topline. 3RD - Sh Ch Bencleuch Before The Storm (Mr R K Maguire) completed a trio of worthy title holders. All in outstanding condition, belying their years. 11. Spaniel (Cocker) - Any Colour Minor Puppy Dog Entries: 9 Absentees: 0 1ST - Ryallcourt Rocket Man with Tanrini (Mr M & Mrs C Norie-Miller). Stood out in this class for his overall togetherness and balance. Lots to like about him. Balance head with well defined stop and chiselling. Super neck and fine sloping shoulders. Deep well ribbed body, short loin. Quarters well developed and good bend of stifle. Moved soundly as you would expect from such a well constructed dog. To top it all off he has in great condition and very well presented. Certain he will have a bright future. BMPD 2ND - Lynwater Star Spangle at Luanshya (Mrs J E Smith) Dark blue dog, slightly younger than the class winner. Another who shows a lot of promise. Well made. Liked the balance of his head, moderate neck, good shoulders. Well ribbed deep body, stands on well boned legs with the tightest of catlike feet, well rounded quarters, short below the hock, moved soundly. 3RD - Zakova Cracksman (Mrs S E Warrington) 12. Spaniel (Cocker) - Any Colour Puppy Dog Entries: 7 Absentees: 1 1ST - Alisma Alcaraz (Mrs S M R Fenwick) 2ND - Manchela Ring of Fire (Mr M J & Mr M F Masters & Dott) 3RD - Manjuno's Zany Ideas (Miss K Eisen) 13. Spaniel (Cocker) - Any Colour Junior Dog Entries: 13 Absentees: 0 Top quality class 1st - Topday Break Dance (Miss J Mcbride) Steel blue who just filed my eye. Full of breed type. His head is balanced, masculine without being course. Dark eye and a gentle expression because of his defined stop and chiselling. Moderate, strong neck. Clean throat. Good fore chest. Good spring of rib, deep body and short lion. Well boned and tight catlike feet. Plenty of width over his quarters, good bend of stifle and short below the hock. Well developed 1st and 2nd thigh muscles. All this allowed him to move soundly fore and aft and displaying reach and drive on the side gait. To complete him, his coat with presented to the highest of standards. Delighted to award him the CC and with the agreement of my co judge BIS. 2nd - Corralet Quenamon (Mr Juan Membrado Polo) black male for me just oozed quality. Just over 14mth old. Head was well balanced with square muzzle, good chiselling, dark eye and the kindest of expressions. A head I could look at all day. Moderate strong neck, leading into fine sloping shoulders, good angulation. Good fore chest, strong compact body, short loin, firm level topline. Good bone with tight well padded feet. Quarters are well rounded with plenty of width. Sound movement fore and aft, and displayed good driving action in profile. To top it off he was presented in good coat and condition. ResCC 3RD - Annilann Mister Ploppins JW (Miss J, Mrs L & Mr M Ray & Challands) 14. Spaniel (Cocker) - Any Colour Yearling Dog Entries: 7 Absentees: 3 1St - Royal Quest Powring Rain (Dr E Kozak) Mature blue roan dog, well balanced. Masculine head with kind eye and gentle expression. Good neck and shoulders. Strong body. Correctly angulated. Moved soundly with drive. 2ND - Topday Northern Dancer (Miss J Mcbride) Dark blue roan and very similar type to his brother. Super head and expression, moderate neck leading into correct shoulders, deep body. Well boned with good tight well padded feet. Moved well. 3RD Douglas vom Moorsbachtal (A & C Huc & Posuwajlo) 15. Spaniel (Cocker) - Any Colour Maiden Dog Entries: 1 Absentees: 0 1ST - Totenkopf Don't Look Now (C V K & R Flowers) Year old light blue roan, lots to like about him but just needs to gain a little confidence and ring presence. He is well constructed overall and has all the essentials. 16. Spaniel (Cocker) - Any Colour Novice Dog Entries: 8 Absentees: 4 1ST 143 - Fellini of La Vie Magnifique at Manchela (Imp Hun) JW (Mr M J & Mr M F Masters & Dott) Liver Roan and must be one of the best I have judged of this colour. Still young but so together. He has a well balanced head, with gentle expression. Good pigmentation. Square muscle and well chiselled, with well defined stop. Strong muscular neck, leading into the fine sloping shoulders. Correct front angulation. Well boned with tight feet. Well developed quarters with good bend of stifle and short below the hock. Good second thigh which allows him to drive. Move soundly holding his topline. Well presented and handled as one would expected from this experienced owner. Short listed for the CC. 2ND - Whinburn Formula One (Mr M & Mrs M Lawrie) 3RD - Willcaro Warrior (Mrs Da Pocock) 17. Spaniel (Cocker) - Any Colour Graduate Dog Entries: 6 Absentees: 1 1ST 160 - Topday Take That (Mr Juan Membrado Polo) This steel blue is very well balanced, short with big ribs. Plenty of fore chest, nicely angulated. Head balanced with square muzzle and gentle expression. Moved well. 2ND - Wilanorah Perfik Scoundrel at Chanmalo (Mr A & Mrs C S Wildman) 3RD- Delightful Hunter Legendary at Silverdust JW (Miss K Covington) 18. Spaniel (Cocker) - Any Colour Post Graduate Dog Entries: 9 Absentees: 4 1ST - Purdyspride Rave On JW (Mrs E & Mr M Gray) Well constructed blue roan. Balanced head with square muzzle, good neck and shoulders, short deep body. Super legs and well padded feet. Strong quarters. Moved soundly 2Nd - Riondel Amadeus at Alisma (Mr D Craig) Dark blue of quality and moderation. He has a deep body, good fore chest, tight elbows. Good legs and well padded feet. Short lion. Plenty of with over his rear. Good tail set and carriage, moved soundly. 3Rd - Zheridons Tradeoff with Hebdene (Mrs J Kengyelics) 19. Spaniel (Cocker) - Any Colour Limit Dog Entries: 7 Absentees: 0 1ST 231 - Wigglings Xilver Heritage from Tip (Mrs M Van Guyse-Apers) Mature steel blue, well balanced all through. Good head and expression, neck and shoulders. Well angulated. Deep body with good spring of rib. Moved soundly. In good coat and condition. 2ND - Chativore Ocean Commotion (Mrs S Gladman) Light blue, well constructed. Liked the balance of his head and kind dark eye, moderate neck, nicely angulated. Plenty of width over his quarters, short below the hock. Moved soundly. 3RD - Ryallcourt Charm of Unique to Suvern (ai) (Mrs S V & Miss H Cox & Dewhurst) 20. Spaniel (Cocker) - Any Colour Open Dog Entries: 11 Absentees: 2 1ST 22 - Ir Sh Ch Charbonnel Chaperone at Kerrijoy JW Jch (Mrs K Brennan) Black dog who is not yet 2 years old. He processes the most balanced clean head, dark eye, very well constructed overall. Short deep body, strong quarters, good legs and feet. Presented to the highest of order. Moved soundly fore and aft, topline held well. Shortlisted for the CC. 2ND - Sh Ch/bel Ch Wilmerella Outlander (Mr R & Mrs S L Williams) well known steel blue who has proven himself in the show ring. Has all the attributes you would expect of a sh.ch. Very well constructed and moved soundly holding his topline well. Again, carrying the right amount of coat as not to distract. 3RD - Sh Ch Glowhill Silver Arrow at Lapidary (Miss H Dewhurst) Judge – Pamela Halkett