North Of England Cocker Spaniel Association

NORTH OF ENGLAND COCKER SPANIEL ASSOCIATION OPEN SHOW 

8TH NOVEMBER 2026

JUDGE – EMMA TAVERNOR (REGALTAV)

Thank you to the committee and officers of The North Of England Cocker Spaniel Association for inviting me to judge their open show on 8th November 2026. It was an honour and a privilege. The entry was very good, both in numbers and quality, which made for some close/difficult decisions in several classes. Thank you to the hard working committee for holding such a friendly and well organised show. Thank you to my two ring stewards Hazel Coombes and Fiona Stapely who kept the ring running smoothly through out the day. Finally, a huge thank you to all the exhibitors for your entries. I fully appreciate how much time and effort goes into preparing your dogs for a show. Thank you to the vast majority of exhibitors for accepting my decisions with good grace.  

CLASS 1 – VETERAN DOG

2 ENTRIES 0 ABSENT

1ST SANDLAUGA SOUL MAN VW

MASON, MISS J

9 years young!! This golden boy is in fantastic condition. He thoroughly enjoyed his time in the ring. He moved with enthusiasm, displaying excellent reach and drive whilst maintaining a level topline. A lovely masculine head with correct proportions, distinct stop and dark, tight eyes. A well boned, substantial dog with neatly padded feet. Excellent angulation front and rear, with well sprung ribs and great depth to his chest. Pleased to award him Reserve Best Veteran In Show. 

2ND CHATIVORE WINTER SOLSTICE

MARSDEN, MR N & MRS J

Another boy in fine coat and condition, not showing his 8 years. A blue roan boy with a pleasing head piece and melting expression. He moved well holding a level topline. Preferred the angulation of 1st.  

CLASS 2 – MINOR PUPPY DOG

1 ENTRY 0 ABSENT

1ST TOMARISROAN RING MY BELL

NUTTER, MISS C

A very raw 7 month old blue roan puppy. Still full of puppy coat and rightly so. Underneath you can feel he is well balanced with good angulation front and rear. Lovely to see this baby enjoying his day as he bounced around the ring. Once settled he displayed he could move well and most importantly with a very merry tail. Best Minor Puppy In Show and Reserve Best Puppy In Show.

CLASS 3 – PUPPY DOG 

0 ENTRIES

CLASS 4 – JUNIOR DOG

2 ENTRIES 0 ABSENT

1ST WYNDSMOOR CHASING DREAMS

WILLIAMS, MR B

Wow!! I just love this stunning 13 month old black and white dog. He took my eye as soon as he entered the ring and did not disappoint once I had my hands on him. He has the most beautiful of heads, with a gentle and intelligent expression. Not overdone with the darkest and tightest of eyes. I found him to be beautifully balanced from nose to tail. A moderate neck which flowed into well placed shoulders. Fantastic angulation front and rear with a deep forechest and well sprung ribs. So strong and cobby with plenty of bone and substance. He bustled round the ring effortlessly with excellent reach and drive. I would happily take him home. Didn’t hesitate to award him Best In Show.

2ND AYLESMEAD JUST THE TIKKIT AT OXFORDOGS

SAUNDERS, MRS S

Another lovely youngster of 15 months. Excellent type, blue roan with a quality classic head. A muscular neck, set neatly into well laid shoulders. Good angulation front and rear. Very smart on the stack, shown in beautiful coat and condition. Moved freely and confidently on neatly padded feet, with a correctly set, merry tail.  

CLASS 5 – POST GRADUATE DOG

3 ENTRIES 1 ABSENT

1ST ANDALASIA GUNFIRE FOR AURUMSKIES

WALKER, MISS M

A very attractive light blue roan 2 year old dog with lots to like. A handsome boy with a masculine head and gorgeous expression. Pleasing to go over, possessing balance and moderation in all angles. Presented beautifully, with a smooth, silky coat. Made my shortlist for BIS.

2ND TOSIPAROSE SUPER TED

REDSTONE, MRS C M & MISS R H & MR PH

A different type to 1. A 3 year old golden dog with a nice head and gentle expression. Good length of neck, into well placed shoulders, despite carrying a little excess weight over them. Moved well. Preferred the depth of chest and spring of rib in 1st.

CLASS 6 – LIMIT DOG

2 ENTRIES 1 ABSENT

1ST LUDZSKA ROYAL SAPHIRE

BUTTERFIELD & STAPELY, MRS K M & MRS F E

This 3 year old blue roan boy stood alone. Well developed head with a kind expression. He had a level topline into correct tail set. Moved well, a merry Cocker indeed. 

CLASS 7 – OPEN DOG

2 ENTRIES 2 ABSENT

CLASS 8 VETERAN BITCH

1 ENTRY 0 ABSENT

1ST WINTONIA HIDDEN GEM AT QUATTROZAMPE VW

Another impressive veteran of 10 years in excellent coat and condition. A sturdy blue roan girl, balanced and compact in shape. Well bodied up with good spring of rib. Strong hindquarters and excellent bend of stifle which powered her around the ring effortlessly. Pleased to award her Best Veteran In Show.

CLASS 0 – MINOR PUPPY BITCH

1 ENTRY 1 ABSENT

CLASS 10 – PUPPY BITCH

3 ENTRIES 0 ABSENT

1ST – MERRYSOUL GREATEST GIFT FOR ANLASANA

YILMAZ, MRS D

A lot of dog in a little package! This 10 month old golden puppy has plenty of substance. A pleasing feminine head with dark, tight eyes. Body developing well for her age - short coupled with very good front and rear angles, not to mention the muscles in her hindquarters! Full of confidence, she held her head high and moved out soundly. Happily awarded her Best Puppy In Show.

2ND – QUETTADENE FESTIVE STAR

SHINKFIELD & LESTER, MRS S E & MRS P

Another 10 month old puppy who pushed the 1st hard. An extremely feminine head with expressive dark eyes. The apple did not fall far from the tree - she presents a pleasing outline, with a beautiful neck, topline and tail set. In excellent condition and presented well.  

3RD – SENOIA DANCING IN THE DARK

DANIELS, MRS J & MISS A

CLASS 11 – JUNIOR BITCH

5 ENTRIES 1 ABSENT

1ST FRIELJOANIPA ENYA DREAMS

TAYLOR-KISTNER, MRS P

A super 12 month old black bitch fresh out of puppy class. She is square and cobby throughout. She has a balanced head and melting expression. Her neck flows into well placed shoulders, with tight elbows and well boned legs. She has very well sprung ribs for one so young and excellent angles front and rear. She moved soundly and happily with correct tail carriage, covering the ground effortlessly.  

2ND SANDLAUGA BAILEY’S ON ICE

MASON, MISS J

I liked this 13 month old blue roan and tan bitch very much. She is very feminine with a pretty head and melting expression, although there was definitely a hint of mischief behind her eyes. She has a good neck and shoulders and is well angulated front and rear. She moved happily around the ring with her merry tail, demonstrating good reach and drive. Preferred the slightly shorter loin and ribs of 1st.  

3RD WYNOLLINS WINIFRED CHARM

HOLLINS, MRS N L

CLASS 12 – POST GRADUATE BITCH

5 ENTRIES 1 ABSENT

1ST MANLINSON DOTTY DOT

HIRST, MRS P

A very smart and feminine 2 year old blue roan bitch shown in beautiful coat and condition. Presents a pleasing outline when stacked. Has substance with elegance – short, deep body with well sprung ribs. Well angulated hindquarters, allowing her to move with purpose, merrily around the ring. Shortlisted for Best In Show.

2ND MILALDER DREAMING ON A STAR 

TOMLINSON, MRS S 

5 year dark blue roan girl who was lacking a little in the clothing department today. She has a well shaped and balanced head and an appealing expression. She has a good length of neck and enough rib and substance. Preferred the angulation of 1st.  

3RD SENOIA A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE

WATT & TAYLOR, MISS S C & MR A

CLASS 13 – LIMIT BITCH

1 ENTRY 0 ABSENT

1ST - ANLASANA YEAVERING BELLE

YILMAZ, MRS D

This 3 year old girl stood alone her class today. She is a compact blue roan with a feminine head, enough neck with a deep chest, well ribbed with a short, strong loin. She was shown in good coat and condition. Short below the hock, she drove around the ring with attitude. 

CLASS 14 – OPEN BITCH

5 ENTRIES 2 ABSENT

1ST QUETTADENE QUEEN OF STARS JW

SHINKFIELD & LESTER, MRS S E & MRS P M

A class where I could have done with two red cards. This 5 year old black bitch displays a lovely balanced outline. Ultra feminine head with pretty, gentle, dark eyes. Good neck and layback of shoulder. Excellent body proportions with good spring of rib. Excellent bone into tight feet. Nicely rounded hind quarters and short below the hock. Beautifully presented – she moved well. Awarded Reserve Best In Show and Best Opposite Sex In Show

2ND PLAIGLEN BIKER BABE TO HELENWOOD JW

WOODS, MR M

Lovely shaped, 2 year old feminine black bitch. Similar attributes to 1. Prettiest of heads. Well laid shoulders, short cobby body, ribs well sprung and muscled throughout. Again very beautifully presented, she moved with reach and drive around the ring, with a merry action. On another day could easily change places with 1st.

3RD SENOIA A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE

WATT & TAYLOR, MISS S C & MR A

CLASS 15 – SPECIAL BEGINNERS

8 ENTRIES 1 ABSENT

1ST LYNWATER MAD HATTER AT QUATTROZAMPE JW

SEWELL, MRS F

Handled expertly to win the largest class of the day. A very smart 2 year old orange and white dog. Has the Lynwater stamp with lots of quality. A dog with real substance to him. He has a clean neck into fine sloping shoulders, well sprung ribs and excellent angles front and rear. This boy comes alive on the move, a real show man. Presented in tip top coat and condition. Best Special Beginner In Show. 

2ND SANDLAUGA BAILEY’S ON ICE

MASON, MISS J

(SEE 2ND IN CLASS 11)

3RD MILALDER APRIL SHOWERS

TOMLINSON, MRS S L

CLASS 16 – YEARLING 

3 ENTRIES 2 ABSENT

1ST AYLESMEAD JUST THE TIKKIT AT OXFORDOGS

SAUNDERS, MRS S

(SEE 2ND IN CLASS 4)

CLASS 17 – NOVICE

5 ENTRIES 0 ABSENT

1ST FRIELJOANIPA ENYA DREAMS

TAYLOR-KISTNER, MRS P

(SEE 1ST IN CLASS 11)

2ND KERRIGLOW FIREFLY

DAVIES & EISEN, MISS L & MISS C

Another class where I was splitting hairs, and it came down to me slightly preferring the movement of 1. A very attractive, compact 18 month old golden bitch. She has great substance, excellent balance and a kind, expressive head. Unlucky to meet 1 on such good form  

3RD SENOIA A SONG OF FIRE AND ICE

WATT & TAYLOR, MISS S C & MR A

CLASS 18 – GRADUATE

1 ENTRY 0 ABSENT

1ST MILALDER BREEZE OF GRACE

TOMLINSON, MRS S L

A very sturdy and compact 2 year old black and white bitch. Lovely head and expression with dark, tight eyes. Excellent spring of rib and depth of forechest. Well rounded hindquarters. Would prefer a little more turn of stifle.  

CLASS 19 – SPECIAL BRED BY EXHIBITOR 

5 ENTRIES 3 ABSENT

1ST RIONDEL MASQUERADE IN BLU

MORRIS, MISS C

A lovely 2 year old dark blue bitch. Presented a balanced, compact outline. A beautiful head with tight, dark eyes. Used her well angulated front and rear to bustle her way around the ring with plenty of reach and drive. Deserved to be shortlisted for Best In Show.

2ND TOPISAROSE SUPER TED

REDSTONE, MRS C M & MISS R H & MR PH

(SEE 2ND IN CLASS 5)

CLASS 20 – SPECIAL NOT BRED BY EXHIBITOR

4 ENTRIES 0 ABSENT

1ST CARMELFAIR COROCENZO AT OXFORDOGS

SAUNDERS, MRS S

A six year old blue roan that does not look his age. Very good breed type and presented in excellent coat and condition. Lovely head and expression. Correct shoulders and front assembly. Super ribs and hind quarters. Moved well in profile and coming and going. Happy to include him in my shortlist for Best In Show and looking forward to seeing him soon in the veteran classes.

2ND SENOIA A SONG OF FIRE AND ICE

WATT & TAYLOR, MISS S C & MR A

A 3 year old black bitch with a well-proportioned head and tight, dark eyes. Good length of neck and a level topline. Presented well with a beautiful coat of correct texture.

3RD KYNA CRYSTAL CLEAR