Thame & Oxfordshire County Canine Society

Thame & Oxfordshire County Canine Society

Wednesday 15th July 2026

COCKER SPANIEL 

My thanks to the officers and committee of Thame & Oxfordshire County Canine Society for the invitation to judge at their 10th anniversary show and for the hospitality afforded to me.

Thank you also to the exhibitors for a lovely entry. It was a nice day and was great to judge my breed and hear nice sportsmanship ringside.

Finally Thank you to my ring steward for her efficiency and a special mention to The London Cocker Spaniel Society for their sponsored entry and generosity of prize money for BOB, RBOB and BP.

Class 98 – Puppy (0,0)

Class 99 – Special Yearling (2,0)

1st – LAURELLAKES MON AMOUR AT MERRYVISTA

12 month old black bitch, presented in good coat. Has a pleasing feminine head with tight dark eye. Moderate length of neck into a level topline. Little unsettled on the move in this class – but subsequently settled in future classes - really loving her day. 

2ND – MEGGIEMAC REGAL SPLENDOUR

14 month old black dog, masculine head with correct bite. Moderate and compact throughout. Good angulation and covered the ground well on the move. 

Class 100 – Post Graduate (7,2)

1st – FENGRANGE DEFENDER BOY

2 year old Blue Roan boy who I have judged before, sturdy and sporting – balanced and compact with a square strong masculine head, dark eye and correct bite. Moderate neck and well developed chest and rib. He has straight front legs and good angulation to the rear. Short in loin and moved with drive and purpose. Pleased to award BOB

2nd – FLORENDEEM TOOTY FRUITY

3 year old blue girl, presented in good coat. Feminine head with gentle kind eye, would prefer a little more length of neck. Well sprung ribs, level topline and presents a nice picture stacked and on the move. 

Class 101 – Limit (4,1)

1st – ANNILANN MISTER SPANGLES AT BECKABY JW

7 year old blue boy, masculine through and through and presented in immaculate coat. This boy is of lovely type , with a strong head and gentle expression. Good depth of chest and well sprung rib with short loin. Moved well fore and aft. 

2nd – LAURELLAKES MON AMOUR AT MERRYVISTA

(as above)

Class 102 – Open (4,3)

1st – ANNILANN MISS MAGICSTAR AT BECKABY

7 year old blue bitch also presented in good coat and condition. She is of good size and shape and has a very pleasing head with gentle affectionate eye. Nice sprung ribs, good bone, tight cat like feet and moved with good cocker bustle – pleased to award her RBOB.

James Hutton-Baber

Judge