Huddersfield & District Canine Association

Huddersfield and District Canine 6th September 2026 Judge Joanne Isherwood Gundogs Thank the to the committee for the invite to judge at this well run show and a big thank you to my stewards, Martin and Megan for keeping everything running smoothly and efficiently. A special thank you to the exhibitors for your lovely quality entry. Cocker Spaniel Junior (4, 2 abs) 1st Proudler’s Kimapa Kuromi Karrot, BP, Res Bob & Puppy Group 1. Last show in puppy today and she pulled out the stops to eventually take BPIS. Well done. Stunning Orange roan. Pretty head, dark expressive eyes and melting expression, well set ears. Clean elegant neck, into well laid shoulders, straight front, good depth of body. Well muscled hindquarters, which she used to advantage on the move. A delight to watch her move around the ring, with drive and style.Correct tail, well set, which never stopped wagging. Presented in first class condition. 2nd Taylor-Kistner Frieljoanipa Enya Dreams, Another promising youngster, unfortunate to meet 1, on such top form. Pretty black, enjoying her day out, feminine head, moderate neck, into well placed shoulders, square compact body, good legs and feet. Not as settled on the moved as 1. Post Grad (5, 2abs) 1st Fairhurst Valefell Frosty Starlight, Blue roan, everything in the right place. Pretty head, kind expression, well balanced throughout. Good layback of shoulder, well sprung ribs. Sound movement, keeping a level topline. 2nd Proudler Kimapa Kwackers Kwtch, Liver roan, absolutely full of beans, a real merry Cocker. Pleasing head and kind eye, soft expression, moderate neck into well placed shoulders, good bone. Not as settled as 1 on the move. 3rd Palmers Sandanca Lionheart to Colmeir Open (5, 2 abs) 1st Woods Plaiglen Biker Babe To Helenwood JW. One I have admired from the ring side, and on closer inspection she didn’t disappoint. Beautifully presented, in good coat and hard condition, very elegant throughout, lovely make and shape. Feminine head and kind expression. Neck flows into sloping shoulders, well ribbed body, moved effortlessly. Keeping a level topline.Pleased to award her Bob and Group1. 2nd Proudler Kimapa Kwackers Kalon JW, Liver roan, lovely happy merry Cocker, masculine head, square muzzle, clean through neck and shoulders. Moved well using his well muscled quarters to advantage. 3rd Butterfield Ludzska Royal Saphire Golden Retriever Junior (4, 3abs) 1st Evan’s Putjade Popster, 14 month old dog, rich in colour, masculine head of good proportions, muscular neck, good angulation fore and aft. Moved well. Shown in hard condition and good coat.Bob Post Grad. (5,3abs) 1st Evan’s Putjade Pupster 2nd Lambert Wheatcroft Hunky Dory, pretty girl, feminine head and dark eye, well balanced, shown in good coat, very sadly not happy at all in this echoey environment today. Res Bob. Open (2 abs) Gordon Setter Junior (0) Post Grad (1) Bednarska & Bednarska Hartenziel Laderach, masculine young man, well up for size, good head proportions, correct stop, kind dark eye, good layback of shoulder, good depth of body, well angulated rear. moved well.Bob Open (0) Irish Setter Junior (0) Post Grad (4,2abs) 1st Kassube & French Thendara Hot Diamond and Cararua, Bob, pleasing head, masculine expression, muscular neck, deep chest, strong topline, good ground covering movement. Shown in hard condition and good quality coat. 2nd Bigsby Meadowfoot Wild One, different type to one, pretty head, dark eye, sweet expression, good length of neck, straight front, moderate angulation. Another one not very settled on the move.Res Bob Open (2, 1abs) Bigsby Meadowfoot Wild One Welsh Springer Junior (0) Post Grad (3,1abs) 1st Knowles Menstonia Endless Mist JW, well balanced, sweet head and expression, ears low set, good length of neck into sloping shoulders, well muscled throughout, moved with ease, good ground covering movement. 2nd Graham Slapestones Catoca, unlucky to meet 1, Lovely type, good head, well set ears, balanced in outline, good front and shape. Moved well using her tail to advantage. Open (3) 1st Knowles Menstonia Endurance JW, Thrilled to award him, Bob & Group 2, Wow how this young man has matured, so well balanced, classic head, dark eye and kind expression, low set ear, strong clean neck into well placed shoulders, well boned legs, good straight front, tight feet. Good rear angulation, moved soundly. 2nd Yacoub Laithmoor’s Felka, Res Bob, more compact, feminine head, good reach of neck, flowing into well laid shoulders. Well sprung ribs, good angulation fore and aft, moved smoothly. 3rd Casey Tigerrock Lit De Roses with Willowmeana AVNSC Puppy (2 abs) Junior (1 abs) Post Grad (1) 1st Colton Rowanmyle Box of Delight For Ennydloc, Ultra feminine blue belton English Setter, nearly 2, prettiest of head and dark eyes, clean neck of good length and layback of shoulder, straight front, good depth and length of ribs, well angulated, moved well using her tail to advantage. Just needs to fully mature to complete the picture. RB AVNSC. Open (2) 1st Copeland & Knowles Eusanit It’ll Be Reet at Menstonia, NSDTR, Mature dog, now looking his best, he presents a clean outline, masculine head and mischievous expression, strong neck, well developed body, good spring of rib, good bone & feet. Well muscled rear and short hocks, beautifully presented. Sound driving movement. Best AVNSC & Group 3 2nd Davis Rochevale Palm Reader JW, Black Labrador, unlucky to meet 1, lovely temperament really enjoying her day out, balanced head, expressive eyes, strong neck, good lay of shoulder, deep chest and well sprung ribs, firm top line, which she kept standing & moving, well developed hind quarters. Short dense coat, shown in hard condition.A little over excited on the move, nevertheless a lovely lab. Imported Breed Register Open 1st Broughton Parkbalk Ariel Dianell Avec Brwynstep, Braque D’ Auvergne, flashy 3 & a half year old, really caught my eye. Feminine head, and expression, correct shape of skull, oval dark eyes. Ears well set, and of good length, slightly arched neck, good depth of chest. Shown in super fit condition. Moved well covering the ground with ease. Pleased to award her best import and Group 4. 2nd Broughton Gameglow Back to Black, Braque D’ Auvergne, another lovely exhibit, shown in the same super fit condition as 1. Slightly heavier in the head than 1, square muzzle, good eye shape, well laid shoulders, level top line, which she kept in the move, just not as confident on the move as her kennel mate. Res best import. Gundog Group 1st Cocker Spaniel 2nd Welsh Springer 3rd NSDTR 4th Braque D’ Auvergne Gundog Puppy Group 1st Cocker Spaniel Veteran (8,2abs) Super class. 1st Kiddell Multi Ch/Int Sh Ch Hameldowntor Midsummer Night’s Dream, Flat Coated Retriever, caught my eye as she entered the ring, and didn’t not disappoint on further inspection. 10 years and not showing her age at all. In fabulous condition and coat, she had such ring presence, held herself beautifully standing and moving. Feminine head and kind eye, good body proportions with a clean outline, moved with reach, drive and lashing tail action. 2nd Yewdall Sh Ch Gunalt Adorable From Ladwey ShCM, Weimaraner, an old favourite of mine unlucky to meet 1. Another one not looking her 10 and a half years. Gorgeous head, appealing expression, good length of neck, into good lay of shoulders, well sprung ribs, she is so well balanced not exaggerated in anyway. Moved soundly. A credit to her owner. 3rd Graham Andrea Harleyquinn, Welsh Springer