Exeter & County Canine Society

Exeter and County Canine Society Open Show

Big thank you to the committee for the invitation to judge at their beautifully run show, and to all the exhibitors who came and made the day a very special one in the sunshine and enjoying our outdoor ring. A big show of appreciation to my ring steward who kept us in tip top shape and running smoothly, without people like you shows wouldn’t as amazing as they are so thank you for your time and laughter. It was great to see some amazing quality dogs, and people supporting each other, the way shows should be which was lovely to see and be a part of.

Cocker Spaniel

Class 207 – Puppy – 2/0

1st – Knightstar Grace Kelly At Tillarn (IMP ESP) – Mrs S Adams

This seven month old is maturing beautifully, she is a lovely young bitch, sturdy, happy, well balanced, compact and well proportioned. Being outdoors in the sunshine it was lovely to see the natural bustling movement when she caught a scent, her tail going continuously. She is a gentle and sweet girl. Feminine skull, with square muzzle with distinct stop set midway between the tip of nose and occiput. It is developing and maturing wonderfully and is cleanly chiselled, with nose wide for scenting abilities. Eyes full, dark in colour, kind, intelligent, gentle expression being bright and alert set in tight rims. Silky straight lobular ears, set low level with eyes, her fine feathers extending to the nose tip. Jaws strong with a perfect and complete scissor bite. Neck moderate in length and muscular, set neatly into sloping shoulders, with a nice clean throat. Shoulers sloping and fine. Legs well boned, straight and proportionally short to provide concentrated power and drive, Body is strong and compact without being overexaggerated. Chest well developed with deep brisket, ribs well sprung. Loins short and wide. Level topline shown wonderfully today gently sloping downwards to tail. Wide, well rounded hindquarters, with great muscle, with good bone. Good bend of stifle, short below the hock therefore allowing for plenty of drive on the move. Neat, well groomed feet, thick padded and cat like. Correct tail set slightly lower than line of back seen merry in action and carried level. Tail is moderate in length proportionate to her size giving balance, strong at the base and tapering at the tip, well feathered. Covered ground well in the ring today with ease, true through action and great drive. Wonderful flat, silky texture to her coat and despite only being seven months she has some lovely feathering on her forelegs, body and hindlegs. Thank you for allowing me to go over her today it has been an absolute pleasure, she has a bright suture ahead of her. My great pleasure to award BP today and massive congratulations on being awarded Gundog Puppy Group 4 wonderful to watch.

2nd – 547 – Manchela Fire And Ice – Mr P and Mrs C Meakin

First show and he took it all in his stride at six months old. Sturdy, compact, solid pup well proportioned giving a well balanced dog. Merry nature, his tail didn’t stop wagging, exuberant and happy puppy, into and taking everything in, which is wonderful to see. Square muzzle with distinct stop set midway between tip of his nose and occiput. Skull maturing well and is well developed, cleanly chiselled. Nose wide, perfect for scenting power. Full dark eyes set in tight rims, giving gentle, intelligent expression. Silky ears correctly set low level with eyes. Fine feathers extending to nose tips. Ears are well clothed with long silky hair. Jaws are strong, with regular and complete scissor bite. Neck moderate in length and well muscled, set neatly into sloping shoulders, nice clean throat. Shoulders sloping and fine. Forelegs well boned and straight, proportionally short to give concentrated power. Body is strong and compact. Chest is well developed with good spring of rib, brisket deep. Loins short and wide. Level topline gently sloping downwards to his tail from end of loin to set of tail. Hindquarters wide and well rounded, with good muscle. Legs well boned, with good bend of stifle, short below the hock to allow for plenty of drive when on the move. Feet are tidy, firm, thick padded and cat like. Correct tail set, on slightly lower than topline, merry in action, carried level. Tail has a slightly curve, moderate in length giving overall balance to him. His movement today was very puppy like, enjoying the new experience for the first time and all the smells and distractions of being in the outdoor ring, but he looked like he had a great time. It’ll certainly come with time. I look forward to seeing this boy and how he matures into his puppy career, good luck and have fun.

Class 208 – Post Graduate – 2/1

1st – 549 – Annilann Mister Ploppins – Miss J Ray and Mrs L and Mr M Challands

His shiny silky coat and personality when moving around the ring scream ‘I’ve arrived’, sturdy, sporting, compact, well balanced cocker. A wonderful fourteen month old male, gentle and affectionate, but on the go and full of life. Square muzzle with distinct stop set midway between features. Skull is well developed, cleanly chiselled. Nose wide for his acute scenting abilities. Eyes full, dark, and set in tight rims. Bright eyes giving gentle and intelligent expression. Well clothed silky lobular ears, set low level with eyes, with fine feathers reaching nose tip. Jaws strong with perfect, complete and regular scissor bite. Neck moderate in length well muscled, set neatly into sloping shoulders. He has a nice clean throat. Shoulders sloping and fine. Forelegs well boned and straight. Legs short proportionately so for concentrated power on the move. Body is strong and compact, with well developed chest and deep brisket, with well sprung ribs. Loin short and wide. Firm level topline gently sloping downward to tail from end of loin to tail set. Hindquarters wide and well rounded, very muscular, with good solid bone. Good bend of stifle, short below the hock allowing for good drive. Feet are neat and tidy, thick padded, firm and cat like. Tail set slightly below topline correctly, merry in action around the ring today and carried level. Tail is moderate in length and well feathered giving him overall balance. He moved effortlessly around the ring today, true through action with great drive covering the ground in our outdoor ring well. Coat in fantastic condition, silky to the touch, he is well feathered and well groomed. A joy to watch in the ring and go over today. Congratulations on what I believe this class win is his final point for his JW so massive congratulations.

2nd – 550 – Crimicar Blu Diamond JW – Miss A J Salmon

Lovely personality on this twenty three month old bitch, I thoroughly enjoyed going over her today. Feminine, sturdy, sporting, merry and compact. Very merry in nature, with her tail wagging non stop. Square muzzle, with distinct stop midway between features. Skull well developed, cleanly chiselled. Nose wide for perfect scenting ability. Dark full eyes, not prominent, giving gentle and intelligent expression, bright and alert and set in tight rims. Correct ear set, set low level with eyes with well clothes silky lobular ears, fine feathers extending to the nose tip. Jaws strong with perfect, regular and complete scissor bite. Nice clean throat. Neck moderate in length, with good muscle set neatly into fine sloping shoulders. Forelegs well boned and straight. Legs proportionally short to be able to produce good drive and power needed. Body strong and compact, chest well developed with deep brisket and ribs well sprung. Loin short and wide. Firm level topline gently sloping downwards to her tail from end of loin. Topline shown beautifully on the move today. Hindquarters very muscular wide and well rounded, legs well boned, good bend of stifle, short below the hock to allow for good drive. Firm, thick padded, well kept cat like feet. Tail set slightly lower than topline, merry in action and carried level. Well feathered tail slightly curved and moderate in length gives her a well balanced appearance overall. She covered ground well today, enjoying her time in the outdoor ring, with great drive which is a pleasure to see. Coat flat and silky in texture, well groomed, and well feathered on forelegs, body, hindlegs and hocks. I look forward to having the pleasure of going over her again sometime.

Class 209 – Limit – 2/0

1st – 545 – Grandtully Biddy Ford – Messrs B J and S McCabe-Bell

At almost two years old, this liver bitch took my eye when she merrily strolled into the ring with her handler. Well proportioned, merry, sturdy, balanced, compact and capable of a days work. Affectionate and full of life, she was a delight to go over. Square muzzle with distinct stop midway between tip of nose and occiput. Skull well developed and maturing nicely. Nose wide for acute scenting abilities. Beautiful full eyes, but not prominent, bright and alert set in tight rims. Long straight silky hair clothes her lobular ears, which are set low level with eyes, feathers extending to the tip of her nose. Jaws strong with perfect, regular and complete scissor bite. Nice clean throat. Muscular neck, moderate in length set neatly into fine sloping shoulders. Legs proportionately short to provide concentrated power on the move. Forelegs well boned and straight. Body strong and compact, chest well developed, with deep brisket, ribs well sprung. Loins short and wide. Level topline sloping gently downward toward tail from end of loin. Hindquarters wide, well rounded and very muscular lovely angulation. Legs well boned, good bend of stifle, short below hock allowing for good power and drive on the move. Well kept, firm, thick padded and cat like feet. Correct tail set slightly lower than topline merry in action, carried level. Tail is moderate in length giving balanced appearance overall, well feathered to match her coat. Flat and silky coat in fantastic condition, well feathered, and well kept. She moves effortlessly around the ring today with great drive, covering ground with ease, which was great to see. My pleasure to award you RBOB today and to watch you go on and win best RBOB Gundog massive congratulations.

2nd – 552 – Albertean Minerva JW – Mrs R E Small

Very sweet and affectionate two and a half year old girl whom I thoroughly enjoyed going over today. Beautiful coat in wonderful condition, it has the correct texture, silky and flat and well feathered forelegs, body and hindlegs above hocks. Square muzzle with distinct stop set midway between her occiput and tip of nose. Skull well developed. Nose sufficiently wide for great scenting ability. Eyes dark and full but not prominent, giving kind, intelligent and gentle expression. Bright and alert set in tight rims. Well clothed with long straight silky hair on her lobular ears, set low on level with eyes. Fine feathers of ears extending to nose tip. Perfect, regular and complete scissor bite set in strong jaws. Neck moderate in length, well muscled, set in fine sloping shoulders. Nice clean throat. Forelegs well boned and straight. Legs proportionally short to provide concentrated power. Strong and compact body, chest well developed with deep brisket, well sprung ribs. Loin short and wide and firm. Level topline gently sloping to set of tail, held beautifully in stack and on the move. Wide, well rounded, well muscled hindquarters. Legs well boned, good bend of stifle, short below hock allowing for good drive and power. Tidy, well kept, firm and thick padded, and cat like feet. Correct tail set slightly lower than topline, merry in action, carried level with a slight curve. Tail is moderate in length in proportion with her overall size giving her balance, and well feathered. Moved well in the ring today, true in action with great drive covering the ground well. Merry in her movement. Lovely bitch coming into maturity well, a joy to go over, I hope to have the opportunity again.

Class 210 – Open – 1/0

1st – 544 – Cachel Pop The Question To Meloneras JW – Messrs G and R Green and Brain

This seven year old bitch caught my eye with her merry personality the moment she entered the ring with her handler, she definitely doesn’t act like a veteran that’s for sure. Her tail just didn’t stop from the moment she entered the ring to moment she left a proper happy show girl. A wonderful square muzzle with distinct stop between tip of nose and occiput. Skull well developed and feminine, cheek bones not prominent. Nose sufficiently wide for acute scenting ability. Dark eyes set in tight rims, full and not prominent. Eyes giving gentle and intelligent expression, bright and merry. Beautiful well clothed lobular ears with long, straight silky hair. Set low level with eyes, with fine feathers extending to her nose tip. Perfect, regular and complete scissor bite set in strong jaw. Neck well muscled and moderate in length, set neatly into fine sloping shoulders. Nice clean throat. Forelegs well boned and straight with good substance, proportionally short to provide concentrated power and drive. She is strong and compact in body. Chest well developed, ribs well sprung with deep brisket. Loins short and wide, firm level topline gently sloping downwards to tail from end of loin to set of tail. Very muscular, wide and well round hindquarters. Good bend of stifle, short below hock allowing for plenty of drive. Round cat like feet, well kept, firm and thick padded. Correct tail set on slightly lower than back, merry in action and carried level with a slight curve. Tail is moderate in length giving her overall balance, well feathered matching her coat. Moved effortlessly and with personality, she owned the ring, true through action with great drive covering ground well. Stunning silky textured coat, flat in wonderful condition, well feathered over body, forelegs, and hindlegs above her hocks. Wonderful bitch to have the pleasure of going over, she owned the ring and gained herself BOB today, well deserved today congratulations. Fantastic to see her get shortlisted in a strong gundog group today as well, well done.

Best Of Breed – 544 – Cachel Pop The Question To Meloneras JW – Messrs G and R Green and Brain

Reserve Best Of Brain – 545 – Grandtully Biddy Ford – Messrs B J and S McCabe-Bell

Best Puppy – Knightstar Grace Kelly At Tillarn (IMP ESP) – Mrs S Adams

Ethan-James Emery 

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