SOUTH EASTERN WELSH SPRINGER SPANIEL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
8 SEPT 2024
DOGS
Baby Puppy Dog 1,
1st, Gaylor & Robertons & Gilstonia Run Red Rum For Aprilflash, First class of the day and what a way to start, a 5 month old with a fabulous temperament and substance. Lovely dark eye, correct head shape and muzzle, and front angulation, deep in chest and well off for bone, ever wagging tail, did get the chance to see correct movement when 4 feet on the ground, which I loved. Thoroughly enjoying his day out. Promising Puppy.
Minor Puppy Dog 2, 1a
1st , Grahams Nyliram Born This Way. Well-proportioned head, dark eye, firm topline for a puppy, deep chest, tight elbows, good spring of rib, moderate bend of stifle, well boned legs and tight padded feet, moved out well and true. BPD and then with my co judge BPIS,
Puppy Dog 2,1a,
as MPD
Junior Dog 3,
1st ,Glenbrows Amadeus JW, Lovely shaped boy with flowing lines, well balanced head with melting expression, super straight well boned legs, firm topline, good forechest and front and rear angulation, moved out true coming and going, rich red and white shiny coat, just a little overawed with the occasion but considered for RCC, hope he comes out of his shell. 2nd, Chimes, Bronnydene Fly Red Kite, New one to me, well shaped and balanced head with plenty of work, ample leg bone, good feet, firm topline, good rear angulation with second thigh, moves out well with drive and ever wagging tail.
Yearling Dog 1,
1st Glenbrows Casanova, Dark rich red and pearly white coat, rather stronger in head than some for age but not coarse. Good lay of shoulder, deep chest, well off for leg bone, thick round padded feet, moderate bend of stifle, well let down hocks, moved out true with wagging tail.
Maiden Dog 2,1a
1st Grahams Nyliram born This Way see MPD
Graduate Dog. 2,
1st Barkley's Jacranella Galahad of Cherryheath JW (a.i.), just over 18 months, Both 1st and 2nd out of different moulds. need your hands on to appreciate the virtues of this boy, not a flashy type but everything is in the right place. Dark well shaped eye, loads of leg bone and thick tight feet, correct front angulation, thigh elbows, good bend of stifle with strong rear quarters which he uses well on the move, true coming and going and in profile with ever wagging tail. 2nd Levy's Cerysan Limited Edition, Smaller and shorter cast than 1, lovely shaped head and expression with a dark eye, well off for leg bone, good tight thick, padded feet, strong rear quarters and second thigh, super coat and condition, happy boy with ever wagging tail.
Post Graduate Dog. 2,
1st , Stones Kidenoan Mark Time For Merrem. Nearly 3 years old and matured well into his frame since I last judged him as a puppy. Pleasing outline in profile, all male head without being coarse with lots of work, excels in forechest. Well off for leg bone, and stands on good feet, firm topline, good depth and spring of rib, short coupled, strong rear quarters and well muscles second thigh. Moved out well fore and aft with ever wagging tail. 2nd Bateys Glenbrows Best of Friends, very close decision here, 1st and 2nd could swap places in another day. Loved his head and expression, dark eye, straight front, correct angulation front and back, strong muscled rear quarters with correct tail set, moved out true from all angles, Coat in super condition, would benefit from carrying a little more weight.
Mid Limit Dog 3,1a,
1st , Hankins Julita Rainmaker at Woodelrond, both dogs in this class need to have hands on to appreciate their virtues. This boy doesn’t do himself justice on the stand, not really focused on the job in hand. Lovely balanced head with kind expression, and a mischievous glint in his eyes. Well off for forechest, straight wellboned legs standing on good tight padded feet, Super body properties, good front and rear angulation with deep second thigh and moderate bend of stifle. Moved out well coming and going and in profile with drive from the rear, well let down hocks, his tail never stopped wagging all day, the more I moved him the better he got, in the final challenge couldn't be denied the RCC. 2nd Buckwells, Killena Shadow Dancing (a.i.), such a shame this boy isn't happy in the ring. Balanced head without being coarse plenty of work in it. Good leg bone, with excellent thick tight padded feet, Good spring and depth of rib, strong rear quarters, moderate bend of stifle, hard to assess his movement as he was so tense, which was a real pity.
Limit Dog 5
Lovely Class Of Dogs, 5, 1st , Stevenson's Mymmsbrook Matador With Blytheway. JW, Balanced head without being dark eye, straight front, well off for bone, neat round well padded feet, deep chest for topline, well muscle moderate bend of stifle, moved out true coming and going and in profile, rich red and white gleaming coat, ever wagging tail, another in the consideration for top honours. 2nd, Jones, Trosley Tamoshanta, close to 1, loved his expression, straight front. Good leg bone, leading to thick padded feet, moved out well when not giving his handler a hard time. Good spring, length and depth of rib. Happy boy on the move and stand.
Open Dog, 3,
1st Gaylor and Robertsons, Sh Ch, Heniveruce King Of Brewers for Aprilflash,. have admired this boy from the ringside, since he first came out and I was not disappointed to finally get my hands on him. Well balanced head with dark kind eye, good straight front, with excellent leg bone leading to super neat round deep, padded feet, well off for forechest and front angulation and lay of shoulder, firm topline. Good length, depth and spring of rib, strong well muscles rear quarters which he uses to advantage driving away, moved true in all directions. Presented in tip top condition, all finished off with a wagging tail. CC and with my co judge Pam Blay, BIS. 2nd , Woodham, Glynell Jiffy, neatly 9 years old and just coming into his best, can out move some of the youngsters. Balanced head, bright smiley expression, straight front, excelled in forechest, good leg bone and feet, short coupled, good spring of rib, strong rear quarters, moved true coming and going. His tail never stopped wagging. As in the breed standard, happy active and merry.
Champion Dog 1
1st, Cemis’s Sh Ch Tainmeres Talk About Me. Really liked this boy as a youngster, but as he's got older he doesn’t always give his all but today he was on top form. All male throughout, balanced head well off for forechest, best of legs and feet, correct front angulation, and lay of shoulder, leading to firm topline. Good width of body right through from above, strode out well from all angles with an ever-wagging tail, well deserved Sh Ch. Another who pushed hard for top honours.
Veteran Dog 4,
1st, Browns Bowdonia Ozzie vw,, love this boy, 9 1/2 years old. So well balanced throughout, and on top form today. Balanced head without being dark kind eye, straight front, correct front angulation, firm topline moved out well with reach and drive and coming and going. Moderate bend of stifle with well-muscled second thigh, keeping his rich red coat well. All finished off with a lovely wagging tail, presented in tip top condition. BVD what do I say that 2nd, Barkley's Sh Ch Cherryheaths Mr Mischief jw. shCM, VW, hasn't already been said about before about this boy, a credit to his breed and owner. 13 years young, still giving his all, just wants to please, with a zest for life. Typical well balanced head without being dark eye and lots of work in his head Forechest fills the hand, best of legs and feet of a youngster, good spring of rib, moved out true from all angles with a tail that never stayed still. Just had to give way to a younger boy today.
Special Beginners Dog 2 la
1st Levy’s Cerysan Limited Edition. See Graduate Dog
Special Working Dog 0
Special Shooting Dog 1
1st Wright’s Amblelight Solar Flare, lovely 9.5 years old boy, well balanced head, good front and rear angulation, firm topline, good spring of rib and depth and length, moved out true on neat, tight feet, happy temperament.
GCDS Dog 4
1st Hankin & Hankin’s Julita Rainmaker with Woodelrond 1st ML and RCC. 2nd Barkley’s Cherryheath’s Mr Mojito, correct head shape and good stop. Another that needs hands on to appreciate his qualities, well off for forechest, good leg bone and feet, great spring and depth of ribs, strong rear quarters with good second thigh, moved out true coming and going and in profile, at one with his handler.
To finish I would like to thank the SEWSSC for inviting me to judge dogs at their Championship show and all exhibitors for entering under me. Also my two efficient, friendly stewards and the good company of co-judge, Pam Blay, and Referee Ann Moon. All made for a very enjoyable day.
Judge Thelma Ritchie
The South Eastern Welsh Springer Spaniel Club held a championship show at Cobham Village Hall where we jointly agreed that BIS went to Sh Ch Heniveruce King Of Brewere for Aprilflash, RBIS and BOS went to the bitch, Sh Ch Bowdonia Truly Scrumptious, BPIS was the dog, Nyliram Born This Way, BVIS was the bitch, Sh Ch Hinxwood Fire And Ice. The referee chose the Best Baby Puppy in Show as the bitch, Gilstonia Maggie May.
A lovely show with a good atmosphere & a big enough ring. Thanks must go to not only the committee who did such a good job setting up & ensuring the smooth running of the show but also the stewards who worked hard all day looking after my fellow judge, Thelma and me.
Baby Puppy 1 Mullin’s Gilstonia Maggie May, what a cutie, she has such a pretty head which was just right for age with a lovely eye of a good colour already, at 5 months she is just right. A lovely type who surprised me by moving so well when she settled, she has so much potential & a good coat coming which was well presented. She is balanced & although alone, she made me smile with your efforts to please. Best Baby Puppy.
MP (1) 1 Lockie’s Gwirgariad Shooting Star, 6 months bby who needs time & training but she is well worth all the efforts you are putting into her. This well bred baby has such a pretty head which is just right for age. Just a baby in movement but as she matures & pulls herself together, I am sure it will be fine, has a good coat for her age with a nice topline & well set tail which was well carried. When she settled, in profile shows her true potential, she is a good type.
P (2) 1 Walton, Coffin & Patterson’s Hillpark Twist With Joy, now I can see why she appealed, she is half sister to Shooting Star, this beautiful bitch is a type I have admired for years. Such a pretty head with a kind eye of a good colour & a shape I like for the breed, for 11 months, she moves so well with a lovely head carriage in profile, good topline & tailset with a good neck & shoulders, this quality girl has a good coat put down in lovely condition. BPB; 2 Jackson & Palmer’s Tuttington Ginger Snap at Ardinia, at 11 months she is balanced with a good outline but just having a phantom today which affects her movement & giving her handler a hard time but has so much to like that I hope that she soon settles & enjoys her career. Liked her head proportions & a good eye, well set & carried ears & a good neck, well boned legs & feet.
J (3,1a) 1 McIlwaine & Reynolds’ Ferndel Rebecca for Benoveor, just over a year, this bitch is a good mover on well boned legs & feet, enough coat which was well presented, she needs to settle & finish growing as she has a good neck & shoulder, correct topline & tailset. Still needs more balance in head but a good eye & well set ears, I think she needs time to finish to complete the picture; 2 Doyle’s Helgen Hurrican Dorian, again another half sister by Twister but at present she still needs to learn as she wasn’t happy today, at just over a year she needs to tighten up all through as she sometimes looks too long & her movement needs to improve but she has a good topline & tailset with well boned legs & feet, pretty head & expression with well set ears.
Y (3) 1 Harrison’s Sh Ch Glenbrows Wish JW, wow what a girl, so mature for her age, she is balanced & such a lovely type & quality all through. Good head & expression with a kind eye, excellent neck & shoulders, put down in lovely coat & condition, in hard muscular condition but when she moves she really strides out with purpose, excellent hindquarters which are used to power her round the ring, holding a strong topline & well set tail to cover the ground with ease & purpose. Just couldn’t walk passed her & was thrilled to give her the RCC & to see that she is already a champion & so well deserved; 2 Sutherland’s Jacranella Graceful, slightly longer cast than 1 but still an excellent type, again a pretty head & expression, she was well coated & her presentation was first class, moved so well matching 1 step for step giving me a hard decision. She too is quality & with lots of like, correct neck & shoulders, good depth of chest with a strong loin giving a good topline & a well set tail, a good size & a lovely example of the breed; 3 F Rebecca for B.
M (2,1a,1 w/d)
N (3,1 w/d) 1 Walton, Coffin & Patterson’s Hillpark Carys Gold, slightly lighter red colour but an excellent type, good neck & shoulders, this well coated bitch who was well presented, she ives her moved OK if a bit wide in front on the day. Pretty head & a good eye, she is balanced & quality, put down in hard condition & was the one I think I could work with for her outlook to life, not flashy but a good solid type; 2 Branagh’s Ferndel Water Fall, taller girl who is slightly longer too which affects her overall balance, not so confident as 1 at present but she has a good coat which was well presented, pretty head of a good balance with a kind eye of a good colour & well set & carried ears, good neck & enough shoulders, well boned legs & feet, with a good ribcge & strong loin, correct topline & tailset.
G (3) 1 Buckwell’s Killena One Moment In Time, balanced bitch put down in excellent coat & condition, lovely presentation, she is a good size & so very feminine in outlook, good neck & shoulders, well set & carried tail & the correct topline & depth of ribcage. Pretty head & expression with correct earset & carriage. Moved well on well boned legs & feet; 2 F Water Fall; 3 F Rebecca for B.
PG (1) 1 Lockie’s Benoveor Truly to Gwirgariad, would prefer slightly less length of body for perfection but although alone will still do well for she has a pretty head & expression, good neck & shoulder, correct topline & tailset, in good coat which was presented well, moved ok covering the ground well.
ML (5,3a) 1 Harrison’s Glenbrows Harmony JW, feminine head with well set ears with good width between them, good head proportions with an excellent neck leading into lovely shoulders & forechest, excellent overall balance & a good type, she is quality & she is put down in the best coat & condition, excellent topline & tailset, she showed so well to take the class; 2 Morgan’s Benoveor Endess Love at Rubydown, such a lovely head & expression on this girl, so very feminine in outlook & good body proportions, movement OK but a bit unco-ordinated compared to 1 on the day but she has a good topline & tailset with lovely hindquarters, good legs & feet, lovely presentation & a good type.
L (4) 1 Cooper’ Gilstonia Snow Moon, now I can see the catalogue I can see why she kept calling me back! She is the dam to the baby puppy winners. She is balanced with an excellent head carriage in profile, well made neck & shoulders, she is well presented in a good coat which was well presented, good topline & tailset, she is quality, so very feminine in outlook with such a pretty head with a lovely expression from a good eye & well set ears, very close up to the RCC; 2 Popkin’s Julita Ryveeta JW, pretty head & expression, good neck, shoulders OK but a good type, I am sure Julie would be thrilled to see her progress, she certainly made her proud today with her showmanship & type, put down in excellent coat & condition, moved well to win her place in this lovely class; 3 Blackford’s Amblelight Adhara JW.
O (2) 1 Thomas’ Sh Ch Bowdonia Truly Scrumptious, I knew I had seen her before but I had to wait till I got home to see what I wrote about this cracking bitch. She had taken a 2nd behind my CC winner last time from a young class & said she needed to finish, boy has she finished now! I still love her, she is perfectly balanced to my eye, she is quality all through & put down in such excellent coat & condition, beautiful head & expression with an excellent neck & shoulders, correct ribcage, loin, topline & tailset, excellent head carriage in profile, moved true back & forth, love her type, she is such a pretty bitch with no exaggerations. Pleased to give her the CC & with the dog judge’s agreement, she went RBIS & BOS; 2 Reynolds & McIlwaine’s Benoveor Can’t Buy Me Love, another quality bitch put down in excellent coat & condition, she showed & moved so well, a good type who is very feminine in outlook, good topline & tailset, good ribcage & loin, moved well on well boned legs with good feet, again that head that I was looking for with a good expression & well set & carried ears.
Champion (2) 1 Graham’s Sh Ch Nyliram The Moth Catcher JW, what a class to sort out, only 2 but both from the top drawer. I loved the overall balance & proportions of 1, she is well muscled with a beautiful neck & shoulders, excellent topline of the correct length with a good tail which is well set & carried, well muscled hindquarters & a good ribcage, she is quality but where she comes alive is when she moves, she effortlessly covers the ground with ease & purpose, put down in excellent coat & condition, so very feminine with a balanced head with well set ears; 2 Harrison’s Sh Ch Glenbrows Hope, loved her head & expression with a lovely eye of a good colour, excellent neck & shoulders, good ribcage & loin, put down in excellent coat which was so well presented, excellent hindquarters, in profile movement she kept a good head carriage & really covered the ground with ease & determination. Two excellent champions & it was nit-picking to separate them. I was honoured to have such quality bitches to judge today.
V (7,1) 1 Woodward’s Sh Ch Hinxwood Fire And Ice, an old friend of mine & the same applies, congratulations on winning her third CC, she so deserved it. She is quality & at 7 years old, I have her a RCC in 2018 from novice & again in 2022 & I am sorry today I just fell for the open winner. I don’t change my views of her, today she took BVIS, she is so feminine & balanced, put down in excellent coat & condition, her head is perfection & I am pleased to see her again. Won a strong class on her quality & type; 2 Waller’s Isfryn Lady Godiva at Fireglow, another 7 year old who was close up today, this docked bitch has an excellent topline & tailset, put down in excellent coat & condition, moved so well, so feminine particularly in head & expression, a lovey type with a good neck & shoulders, she beat her litter sister into 3rd; 3 Cooper’s Isfryn Lady Grey of Gilstonia.
Sp. Beginners (3,1a) 1 B Endless Love at R; 2 F Water Fall.
Working (0)
Shooting (0)
Good Citizens (4) 1 H Carys Gold; 2 B Endless Love at R; 3 F Rebecca for B.
PAM BLAY