South West Essex Canine Association

My thanks to SWECA for their kind invitation to judge at their well-run show. My very knowledgeable stewards kept everything running smoothly enabling me to concentrate on judging. My biggest thanks go to all the exhibitors whose lovely dogs it was my absolute privilege to judge.

SPANIEL (CLUMBER)

PUPPY (1)

1st Benge’s BONA FAMA KAPRYS REJENTA AT BENGINGER (IMP POL), very composed 10 mths B, such a sweetheart, balanced & strong in outline, prettiest of heads with width to skull & squareness to muzzle, clean eye & appealing expression, plenty of forechest, strong neck leading to well-angulated front assembly, stands on well-boned straight forelegs & well-shaped feet, deep in brisket, well-sprung ribs, short-coupled & strong in loin, moderate rear angulation, great width to thigh, still developing behind which showed in her rear movement, but lovely even stride in profile, exciting prospect for the future, BPIB, delighted to learn that she went on to PG2.

SPECIAL YEARLING (0 entries)

POST GRADUATE (3, 1 absent)

1st Taylor’s CREEAARK NEREUS AT MOLLYNEWF, substantial 2 yrs D with a balanced outline, strong masculine head with broad skull & deep muzzle, good stop & brow, a little “hot & bothered” today which made his expression rather difficult to assess, large ears of correct shape, strong bone throughout, large rounded feet, enough neck which was thick & muscular, deep chest, well-sprung ribs, short & strong in couplings, well bent stifles, excelled in width of thigh, movement was straight, sound & steady, which won him this class & RBOB.

2nd Sainsbury’s ELSKERWOO SILVER LINING, prettily marked 2 yrs B with a pleasing outline, feminine head with plenty of depth & width to her muzzle, clean eye with lovely expression, strong neck of good length fitting smoothly into well-laid shoulders, sufficient upper arm & forechest, liked her round feet, excellent depth in brisket & tremendous spring of rib, slightly longer in couplings than 1st, good width to hindquarters, happy temperament very evident in her wagging tail, moved steadily, just a little close in front & behind today.

OPEN (3, 1 absent)

1st Benge’s WAHNAHNISH SAINT GILLES JW (IMP NLD), everything about this 2 yrs D’s appearance suggests strength & determination, head is unmistakeably masculine & strong, skull broad, muzzle deep & square, eye is tight enough & of good colour, expression reflects his stoicism, large vine-shaped ears, neck thick & strong, plenty of forechest, well-angulated in front with good length to upper arm, very deep chest & excellent spring of rib, short-coupled, flanks deep & strong, very powerful hindquarters with great width of thigh, well-bent stifles, won this class & then BOB on his sound & driving movement.

2nd Sainsbury’s ELSKERWOO CLOUDY SKIES JW, eye-catching 2 yrs B, another with an attractive strong outline, feminine head which was very well-balanced, skull broad with plenty of depth & correct length to muzzle, charming expression from lovely clean & well-shaped eyes of correct colour, strong & powerful in neck, well-angulated in front, deepest of chests & well-sprung ribs, a shade longer in couplings than 1st, moderate bend of stifle, enough width of thigh, liked her a great deal & considered for RBOB, just moving a little closer behind than winners today.

Teresa Dunsdon (Judge)