SEWSSC OPEN
SHOW 27/05/19
Firstly I would
like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge at your friendly well run show. It was a busy Bank
Holiday weekend with back to back shows; which saw Bath gaining CCs
and a Breed Club
Open Show. Thank you to all the
exhibitors who gave me an entry. It was a lovely hot day and I felt that the majority of
dogs were struggling
with the heat which affected their movement; resulting on places which may have been different
on another day. The quality of exhibits were of a high standard; especially the bitches.
I found
no
bad mouths & temperaments were outstanding. However there were so many with high
tail carriages on the move, this ruined their
overall outline and
this influenced many of my decisions on the day.
DOGS
Veteran (2,0)
1st Barkleys Sh
Ch Cherryheaths Mr Mischief, 7 year old, one I have judged
before and still
in excellent condition, this young
man has a naughty glint in his eye and
still loves his
day out, superb temperament which
I wouldn't expect
any less from this kennel, pleasing
head with kind dark eye, good tight front &
balanced throughout, could
teach the younger dogs a thing or two with
his powerful movement around
the ring holding his
tail carriage level.
2nd Woodhams Tobermyn
Minstrel Boy, another 7 year old in excellent coat and condition, lovely masculine head,
preferred the
shoulders of the winner, carried his
tail high on
the move which ruined the overall picture, however he moved effortlessly around
the ring.
Minor Puppy (0).
Puppy (2,0)
1st Barkleys Chanangel Mr Whodat At Cherryheath, Very mature 9 month old, kind dark eye & lovely masculine head but not overdone, he has the best of fronts with a good lay of shoulder, plenty of bone & stood on tight feet, his outline completes the perfect picture, when
settled he moved with drive showing his powerful hindquarters, I liked him a lot & when he settles Im sure he has a very bright future ahead of
him, BPIS.
2nd Wrights Taihang
Hawthorn, 10 months old
and
still very raw, pleasing
head with dark eye, preferred
the front of
the winner, good muscle tone for a youngster, with nice strong
hocks, carried his tail high on the move.
Junior (2,1)
1st Wrights Taihang Hawthorn.
Special Yearling (1,0)
1st Taylers Julita Rhyne, a dog I have never seen before, stood alone in
this class but boy is he eye-catching, I liked
this rich red boy a lot, he has the best
of heads & is well
chiselled under his kind
dark eyes, superb front and
rear angulation, tight feet, in super coat & condition, lovely outgoing
temperament, which showed in his steady movement; pushing from the rear, he was my find
of
the day & I was
delighted to award him RBD.
Novice (3,0)
1st Mercers Amblelight Cassiopeia, 2 year old, loved his head with kind expression, good
front with
tight feet,
enough bone for his
frame, balanced
throughout, moved well keeping his
tail level, would like him a bit taller.
2nd Wrights Taihang
Hawthorn.
3rd Roland-Shrubbs' Bichere Essex Skipper.
Graduate(4,1)
1st Mercers Amblelight Cassiopeia.
2nd Goughs Julita Rukester, good head with enough neck, front and shoulder placement ok, balanced with
good bend of stifle,
did not move as well as winner and another who carried
his
tail high.
3rd Greens Eurion
Jasper.
Post Graduate (2,0)
1st Olivers Glenbrows Royal Dragon, 2 year old
in excellent coat & condition, groomed to perfection, stunning head with
a soft, masculine but not coarse expression, good length
of neck & clean
in throat, superb front, good depth of
chest & spring of rib, lovely angulation
fore & aft, balanced
throughout with plenty of
bone, standing on
catlike feet, moved with
purpose & drive, the best mover of the day! which ultimately
won
him BD & in the challenge was delighted to award
him
BIS.
2nd Bennetts Helgen Romeo
The
Lover, pleasing head,
another nicely balanced dog in good coat & condition, another one I really liked
but today moved a little wide in
front & flew his tail.
Limit
(8,0) A very hard class
to judge with all different shapes and sizes, most struggled with the heat in this class.
1st Browns Bowdonia Ozzie, rich red lad, colour just
beginning to fade in the face but a lovely
expression, adequate neck & shoulders, good topline &
tail carriage, nice spring of rib, short in
loin, good
bend of stifle, tight feet, sluggish on the move which
cost him in
the challenge.
2ndCaldwell & McDowells Bowdonia
Only The Brave For Cerysan, liked him a lot & similar
remarks to 1 but preferred the head on this boy, his
front movement not quite a positive today & another high
tail
which ultimately cost him the class.
3rd Janes Cwmbeili Gwilym.
Open (2,1)
1st Ellis & Pilkingtons Shannara Total Eclipse ShCM, a super tempered happy 4 year
old in the best of coats, lovely head & expression, good
length of neck & well balanced throughout with good angles,
correct rise over the loin, nice bend of stifle, tight feet, lovely tail
carriage on the move, for me today he carried a tad too
much
weight over the shoulders which
caused
him to move a little wide in front, having said
that he is a lovely quality boy.
Special Beginners
(3,0)
1st Taylers Julita Rhyne.
2nd Bennetts Helgen Romeo The Lover.
3rd Goughs Julita Rukester.
Good Citizens Dog
Scheme (3,0)
1st Tubbs Slapestones Tidal Wave For Alsutu, this 4 year old
has
a lovely outline with
good
angulation fore & aft, pleasant
head with kind expression, good
bone & stood on
lovely tight feet, presented in good coat & condition, best mover of the class.
2nd Greens Eurion Jasper, well up
for
size, plenty of bone, moved ok.
3rd Wrights Amblelight Solar Flare.
BITCHES
Veteran (6,1)
1st Ellis Glenbrows
Fascination With Shannara, this 7 year old
young lady gets better with age, lovely feminine
head, super reach of
neck leading into a lovely front assembly, tight elbows,
good spring of
rib, good bone, presented
in beautiful coat & condition, handled to
advantage &
the best mover of the class; showing
her
lovely reach & drive as she powered around the
ring, just love her, RBB & BVIS.
2nd Roland-Shrubbs' Ypagneul Coco At Bichere, 7 years on
the day,
pretty head, liked
her
overall balance which could
be
enhanced further
with better trimming, not her usual movement.
3rd Ch Julita Rezanella Of
Jacranella.
Minor Puppy (1,0)
1st Salts Islanza Organza, very fine 8 month
baby &
very raw, pretty head,
front angulation
ok,
good bend of stifle, happy outgoing nature, moved ok but for me Id
like
a little more bone.
Puppy (0).
Junior (2,0)
1st Baldrys Llon
Llanharren Lleuci, immaculately
presented 15 month old with
so much to like about her, kindest of heads
& expression, broken
coated with a lovely depth
of red, correct length of neck, good shoulder placement, lovely
length of back with correct rise over the loin, good tail carriage, nice bend of stifle & with good second thigh, moved so
well for a youngster, caught my eye as soon as she entered the ring, one to watch for the future.
2nd Primmers Amanshe
Mermaids Tears, pretty head, good angles throughout, happy little mover who just needs time.
Special Yearling (1,0)
1st Baldrys Llon Llanharren Lleuci.
Novice (1,0)
1st Rowland-Shrubbs' Bichere Painted Lady, pretty headed 2 year old, nice dark
eye,
adequate front & rear angulation, in
good
coat &
moved ok, for me shes a little lean
& needs more weight.
Graduate (3,0)
1st Wallers Isfryn Godiva At Fireglow, the prettiest of heads & such a kind expression, super bone & presented in excellent coat &
condition, liked
her
overall balance & correct steady
movement.
2nd Coopers Isfryn
Lady Grey Of Gilstonia, not as mature as 1 but similar comments apply, preferred
the head of the winner.
3rd Taihang Scherezade At Teaselwood.
Post Graduate (4,1)
1st Jones Julita Rumours At Trosley, one I watched
from
the
ringside & on
further inspection
was
not disappointed, she is lovely to go
over & just flows, beautiful
melting expression with
the kindest of eyes, lovely
angles fore & aft, good spring
of rib, lovely tail carriage, best of feet, put down in good hard condition, lovely coat &
today she pulled out all the
stops with her movement to win
BB, just lost out to the dog for Top
honours of the day as the heat got the better of
her, delighted to award
her
RBIS, one to watch for the future.
2nd Caldwells Hillpark Queen
Bee For Cerysan, lovely nature on this girl & unlucky
to
meet 1, similar remarks apply but she
still needs time.
3rd Hills-
Pages' LLon
Llysiaur Hedydd.
Limit (4,1)
1st Barkleys Cherryheaths Miss Velocity JW, one I have judged
before & still like, slightly bigger bitch than 2, lovely head & earset,
ample bone, good
front assembly, correct bend of
stifle & lovely depth of
thigh, didn't move as well
in the challenge.
2nd Sutherlands Jacranella Sonata, very feminine, good
front & rear
angles, lovely bend of
stifle, not the coat condition of 1 & carrying
a tad too much
weight, despite giving her
handler a hard time she moved well.
3rd Watsons Welingerhill Garden
Tiger Of Hillpark.
Open (1,0)
1st Sutherlands Jacranella Serenade, 4 year old, stood alone but a worthy winner, another very pretty feminine girl in super coat &
condition, she has lovely balance which
shows in
her
outline, moved well.
Special Beginners (0)
Good
Citizens Dog Scheme (6,1)
1st Sutherlands Sh Ch Jacranella
Symphony, stunning head & super outline, good bone, good
length of neck leading into a lovely front assembly, good spring of rib, correct bend
of stifle, tightest
of feet, lovely hard condition & moved well, very worthy of her title.
2nd Caldwells Bowdonia
Bellissima
For
Cerysan, another pretty kind
headed girl
but
looking a bit heavy around the neck &
shoulders today, balanced throughout
& has some lovely qualities, moved well.
3rd Charles Stagarth A Kind OfMagic.
Special Working Dog or Bitch (5,1)
1st Sunderlands Jacranella Solo, this lad has come on since I
last judged him &
is carrying just the
right amount of
weight, soft expression, he has good angles throughout, presented in good coat & condition, moved
well away & back, best mover in the class, would
prefer a little more length on the leg though.
2nd Coopers Isfryn Lady Grey
Of Gilstonia.
3rd Groots NL/CIE Ch Isfryn On The Spot.
Special
New Members Dog or Bitch
(0)
Brace (2,0)
1st Woodhams
2nd Rowland- Shrubbs'.
Judge Vicky McIlwaine
(nee Reynolds)
Special Classes
I would like to thank the committee of the South Eastern Welsh Springer Spaniel Club for inviting me to judge the Specials of the May 2019 Show. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the show despite the very warm weather. My delicious lunch fortified me for the job!
I was spoilt for choice in the classes, & the dogs could easily change places on another day.
Many thanks as well to the exhibitors for providing me with lovely dogs.
Delighted that my 1st in Special PG went on to win Reserve Best in Show.
Class A. Junior
Dog or Bitch:
1. Baldrys Llon Llanharran Lleuci, this 15 month old rangy bitch stood alone in her class. Lovely disposition, good head with well defined stop & occiput well placed ears into pleasant long sloping neck. Well balanced front & body. Nice elbows into well feathered fore legs.
Tail well set, nicely developing loin. Good catlike feet. Moved well & with confidence around the ring. Well presented. Needs time.
Class B. Post
Graduate Dog or Bitch
1. Joness
Julita Rumours at Troisley
This bitch struck me as soon as she walked into the ring. Lovely kind expression which she displayed with great jollity. Pretty feminine head, good strong neck into nicely sloping shoulders.
Very good catlike feet, on well boned legs. Well sprung ribs, deep brisket. Nice bend of stifle & well muscled second thigh.
Moved very well on such a hot day.
I was pleased to see she was awarded BB & RBIS.
2nd. Coopers Isfryn Lady Grey of Gilstonia Very merry bitch who was playing up her handler today. Good head, nice lay of shoulders into powerful compact body. Excellent catlike feet, good bone, nice turn of stifle , good second thigh. Not as mature as 1.
Powerful mover capable of a good days work.
Class C. Special Award Open Dog or Bitch
1. Barkleys ShCh Cherryheaths Mr Mischief JW ShCM I have always admired this gentleman. He does not disappoint.
A strong well muscled dog. Good masculine head, well defined stop.
Occiput leading into strong neck. Excellent lay of shoulders, strong fore chest. Pleasing length of body with nice tail set which he carries happily round the ring. Excellent angulation in stifle with well let down hocks.
Best catlike feet of the day.
Moved with real drive around the ring.
2nd. Brown�s Bowdonia Ozzie Masculine dog of good proportions. Pleasing head with lovely small vine like ears, happy expression with strong neck into good lay of shoulders. Deep brisket & strong through loin. Good width of thigh. I would prefer a bit less weight. Moved nicely.
Carol Maytag Madeley