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Spaniel (Clumber)

My goodness, there are some bad and or sad folk out there. A very decent, breeder, handler and judge castigated, simply because he showed a stunningly beautiful, healthy, vulnerable breed to a deservedly Best In Show win. Well, if you want pedigree dog shows to become extinct, you silly Folk are going the right way about it.

Actually, I wasn’t aware of where many of those with high honours came from, as I judge dogs and I am not on any social media, but I must say I really enjoyed a plethora of healthy quality dogs throughout the entry, congratulations to you Clumber folk.

3008. Spaniel (Clumber) - Good Citizen Dog Scheme Dog

Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

1ST 17397 - Anbrook Don't Stop Me Now at Harrifield (Mrs L J Thorogood). Masculine, powerful 6-year male. Head has a grand head, good width to skull clean eye and defined stop through to strong muzzle and good bite. Well angulated shoulders with depth and spring of long rib. He stands on well boned legs and big padded feet. He has firm back with width of strong loin. Complementary angulation behind affords true foot fall and easy gait.

2ND 17366 - Suelynda Dream Dreamer to Jahanghir (Mrs L Guy). Shapely with strength. This one has a super personality he went off with good easy gait and deportment. Very honest and soundly built and well turned out.

3RD 17381 - Knockhalon Spooktacular of Taranstigh (Mrs J M & Mr S & Miss A Nicolson & Nicolson & Risk) Clean head, good skull, pleasing expression good stop and foreface with width to jaw and good bite. Firm throughout and held it all together on the move..

RES 17378 - Clumbraise Your Song (Imp Nor) (Mrs J & Mr M J Lovell)

3009. Spaniel (Clumber) - Puppy Dog

Entries: 2 Absentees: 1

1ST 17364 - Bebecova Renaissance (Mr R Furnell). This 9-month was in sparkling condition. he is balanced from his gorgeous head, which is filled, with correct proportions, skull to stop, to strong muzzle and evident flews, in keeping with but nothing overdone. He has good angulation both ends, big boned legs with clearance and feet, which are well padded and firm. Has depth and length or rib, short filled lion and width to rump. He has good carriage. A very useful prospect. BPIB.

3010. Spaniel (Clumber) - Junior Dog

Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

1ST 17387 - Hobivanna Vie Sauvage (Mrs C Quach) Notice he is by my BOB, and it shows the dog can pass on his virtues. His make and shape are reflected in his exacting movement with the typical roll of body. He has balance, quality and type and, I think, a lovely future.

2ND 17370 - Wymeswold Chardonnay (Mrs J.j.e Van Duijn-Koppen).14- month very good to lay hands on, as they tell me what a well-constructed dog he is. He is a bit of a teenager and doesn’t always hold his outline on the move, He is enjoying his youth and should grow up well.

3RD 17353 - Gracedieu Stargazing Comet (Mr D J Burge). This 17- month need to fill in body and loin. He has the type and bone and actually has well-muscled quarters.

RES 17351 - Baloover Dakar Nanda (Mr D J Burge)

3011. Spaniel (Clumber) - Post Graduate Dog

Entries: 12 Absentees: 0

1ST 17350 - Wahnahnish Saint Gilles JW (Imp Nld) (Mr M & Mrs C Benge). A smart 2-year-old with a very typical pleasing head that depicts the breed. he has strength power, yet is clean in all departments. He stands on well boned legs and big well-padded round feet. Firm back of good length with filled short loin and width to rump. Went well.

2ND 17361 - Badgersmoon It Had to Be You (Mr A G, Mr J M & Mrs J Fenwick, Thompson & Langridge). A strongly built masculine dog, that is structurally well put to, therefore each part flow through to the next. He holds it all well on the move, very satisfying dog to judge.

3RD 17366 - Suelynda Dream Dreamer to Jahanghir (Mrs L Guy).Repeat.

RES 17398 - Maursett Menelaus (Mr D Tilston)

VHC 17377 - Big Booms Showman Stuart (Mrs L & Mrs C Levai & Shoemake)

3012. Spaniel (Clumber) - Limit Dog

Entries: 5 Absentees: 0

1ST 17380 - Creeaark Austin Healey from Chabrouille ShCEx (Mr G.j. & Mrs L.a. Nesbitt). Strong skull, well placed ear, dark expressive eye good stop to strong filled muzzle, ending at big nose. He has flowing neck, solid body and topline to good tail set. A typical picture on the move.

2ND 17402 - Maursett Melwyn (Mrs R & Mr S Wareham & Dustan). Very typical proportions and has power and quality with super bone. He has many essentials of the breed as you assess each part. Produced and handled to advantage. He moved at the right pace with good foot placement and the typical roll.

3RD 17384 - Wahnahnish Superman of Hajacan (ai) (Imp Nld) (Mrs J Pickering). So clean and healthy,a credit to his producer and handler. He has strength throughout and worked with his handler very well.

RES 17362 - Badgersmoon The Most Wanted (Mr A G, Mr J M & Mrs J Fenwick, Thompson & Langridge)

VHC 17403 - Vidock Imperator Du Rieu Grand (Mr Wl Weber)

3013. Spaniel (Clumber) - Open Dog

Entries: 9 Absentees: 0

1ST 17355 - Sh Ch Vanitonia Soloist (Mr L A S Cox).I have judged this one before and gave him the group, so it would be no surprise that he might figure in this place. However, he actually shocked me, how now at 4 years he had matured on and stepped up another level. What do I need to say, except he is bloody gorgeous and thoroughly deserved his accolades, so very well done to his clever breeder, a true and exacting dog man, we are lucky to have you. CC-BOB-GROUP 1-BEST IN SHOW.

2ND 17365 - Big Boom's Viking Thor (Mrs E Garamvolgyi Duthweilerne). Whilst I was very satisfied with my line up for top honours, I brought this one in to challenge and he just had the final finish that took him to this award. A very lovely sound, healthy Clumber, presented in the top drawer. Well done -I understand a repeat of last year’s dog challenge . RES CC.

3RD 17388 - Ch/Ir Ch Vanitonia Swashbuckler of Glenariff (C Reynolds). This one has it all, but the best is yet to come. A real beauty and in immaculate order.

RES 17394 - Int/multi Ch Bimbik's Quarto (Ms J May)

VHC 17397 - Anbrook Don't Stop Me Now at Harrifield (Mrs L J Thorogood)

3016. Spaniel (Clumber) - Veteran Dog

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST 17363 - Suelynda Second Edition with Badgersmoon (Mr A G, Mr J M & Mrs J Fenwick, Thompson & Langridge). Thi immaculate dog gives no impression of being a veteran. He actually knows more than either handler or judge and has a super charm about him that made me smile. He is balanced, lovely head, clean expressive eye and from the stop a strong muzzle. Presented in fit body condition and went with good action and gay abandon. He is lovely and made me smile.

3017. Spaniel (Clumber) - Good Citizen Dog Scheme Bitch

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST 17354 - Wooliebourne Lobster Lunch (Mr G & Mrs J E Constable & Morton). Really well turned out 4-year-old. She appeals in head; her outline depicts the breed. She has strong bone, presented in good coat and worked with handler nicely.

3019. Spaniel (Clumber) - Junior Bitch

Entries: 3 Absentees: 0. 3 decent bitches, good for the future of the breed.

1ST 17346 - Wymeswold Pinot Blanc (Mrs S Bakker). Pleasing lines throughout. She is feminine with nothing weak. Has balance of large skull, through stop to power in muzzle. Her neck flows through well angled forehand with neat elbow and long sprung rib. Has balance standing and moving, moved with deportment and typical action.

2ND 17386 - Dakota N&a Baloover (Ms G.p. Płaczek) Honest fit, shapely bitch. Nothing to dislike here and has type, with quality. Must have a future.

3RD 17352 - Gracedieu Bonny Sunshine (Mr D J Burge). Lovely sort, feminine with substance. When she comes on with confidence, she can do very well.

3020. Spaniel (Clumber) - Post Graduate Bitch

Entries: 6 Absentees: 0

1ST 17373 - Big Booms Showman Pabbie (Mrs Joana Matos Correia). This 20-month is a real quality Clumber in spanking order. Skeletally she is classically put together The substance and muscular development top the frame well and the gleaming silky coat is the icing on the coat. But then- she moved! And in the challenge, she took it away. CC

2ND 17390 - Elskerwoo Cloudy Skies JW (Mr J & Mrs C Sainsbury). No need to be despondent at second here, this bitch is also a beauty and full of quality. She has strength and a super balanced outline, depicting the breed and her gender so well with nothing weak. She is a pleasure to lay hands on, held her shape on the move and presented in lovely order.

3RD 17400 - Tweedsmuir Moonflower (Miss L Wareham). Again, a proper Clumber Spaniel, with super bone and stand on good legs and feet. They don’t look or feel this good without a lot of work and effort. Well done.

RES 17392 - Wooliebourne Nick of Time among Elskerwoo (Mr J & Mrs C Sainsbury)

VHC 17391 - Elskerwoo Silver Lining (Mr J & Mrs C Sainsbury)

3021. Spaniel (Clumber) - Limit Bitch

Entries: 7 Absentees: 1

1ST 17360 - Maursett Mimi of Mariank (Mr R S & Mr R Ennis-Holden & Wyn) Really liked this bitch with her balanced, strong feminine head expressive eye, good stop and strong muzzle with flews that are there but not overdone. Neck flows from well laid shoulder. She has depth of developed chest, length of rib, short filled loin to well set tail. Strength behind from which she drove off. Lovely sort.

2ND 17401 - Suelynda Dream On (Mrs R Wareham). Rather liked this 2 -year-old. She was soundly built and well developed for such a youngster. She was presented in lovely condition and coat. Just preferred the neater flews of winner, but nit picking, as she was honest and went well.

3RD 17382 - Knockhalon Put A Spell On You at Glenbruetti (Miss C Nixon). She has strength, pleasing head, good make and shape and obviously has exercised as she has shape and is fit.

RES 17371 - Kirkara Helga Hufflepuff (Mrs K & Miss Sl Kirkman)

VHC 17347 - Bessi Born in Prague U Blondy Starmia (Miss T Bally)

3022. Spaniel (Clumber) - Open Bitch

Entries: 6 Absentees: 0

1ST 17399 - Victores Venari Kaprys Rejenta (Miss K Vrtikova). A mature soundly built bitch with a great personality and goes with easy reach, drive and typical gait to win this good class. Even so the young bitch couldn’t be matched. She flows from her, strong, yet feminine, classic head to well-proportioned throughout. she is full of type and quality and well deserved the RES CC.

2ND 17379 - Vanitonia Song and Dance JW (Miss E Matthews). This quality typy bitch was not as forward as the winner. She is very well put together, has plenty of bone and substance and the owner has good husbandry to have her fit and really well turned out in lovely coat.

3RD 17375 - Multi Ch Big Booms Viking Bo Ww24 (Mrs L Levai). Grand shape and balance, just preferred head of the winners. However, there is lots of quality.

RES 17359 - Beskerby Flora Finching JW (Mr R I & Miss M Dawson)

VHC 17372 - Kirkara Minerva Mcgonagall (Mrs K & Miss Sl Kirkman)

3024. Spaniel (Clumber) - Special Working Gundog Bitch

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST 17367 - Snow White Source of Happiness for Creeaark (Miss E A & Mrs J M Hirst).5- years with a good outgoing character. She was well turned out, clean and healthy and stands on decent legs and feet. Her backline is ok and she enjoyed her day.

 3025. Spaniel (Clumber) - Veteran Bitch

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1ST 17374 - Hr Ch Big Booms Incredible Boomy Jr (Mrs L Levai). Notice this 9 – year old is dam of the CC winner and she is a beautiful bitch, that can produce her attributes too. She certainly did not look or act her age, as she has personality and bearing to catch the eye. BVIB.

2ND 17356 - Abbyford Brave New Day * (Mrs J A Crawford).12 – years. At this stage in her life, she is a little stilted on the move and rather lacking bloom and a little body. Maybe she would, now, prefer to be at home in front of the fire.

JUDGE, PATSY HOLLINGS.