Cocker Spaniel Club

BITCHES (Judge: Andrew Jones "Shenmore")

The Cocker Spaniel Club held its annual championship show at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern on 13 July 2014, where Best in Show was Sh Ch Charbonnel Life ‘N’ Times, Reserve Best In Show Quettadene Star Secret and Best Puppy In Show Veratey Vincenzo at Cassom.

Very special thanks to the officers and committee of the Cocker Spaniel Club, my two amazing stewards and all exhibitors for making my day such an unforgettable experience. I enjoyed every minute of this assignment, it doesn’t get much better than this.

Where to begin then? I found the general level of quality to be high and my seven short-listed bitches were outstanding, all deserving of top honours.

On the negative side movement, particularly hind movement, was disappointing in many. My table examination had shown good general construction in many of these, only to be followed by very weak movement. I can only put this down to lack of condition - do all of these bitches get regular free running? Heads were variable, as always, but fronts and shoulders had improved since last I judged. Temperament and character were generally very good.

I set out to reward honest, unexaggerated cocker type and my top winners gave me that. I was also delighted to be able to agree with my co judge for all major awards. The Best in Show winner, Sh Ch Charbonnel Life N Times is at the absolute top of his game and the Best Puppy in Show, Veratey Vincenzo at Cassom, has to be one of the best young dogs I have judged at his age.

Black/B&T Puppy (7 entries, 3 absent)

1 Molkara Reveille, beautifully made, full of substance and great angulation both ends. Has a pleasing head, really good ribs and lovely wide back-end. In excellent well-presented coat, very promising.

2 Glenntree Arrabella, a smaller type still needing to gain full confidence but a good prospect. Scores in head and eye combined with compact body. In good coat and moved soundly, tail action can develop.

3 Pendledell Flirt in A Skirt

Black/B&T Novice (13,2)

1 Withiflor Wheels On Fire, all quality black and tan with time on her side to develop fully, but not much wrong with her. Very pleasing head and eye with excellent forearm angulation. Very short body and good ribs. In lovely coat and a very happy mover.

2 Daisy Crazy Vom Moorsbachtal, very feminine black who scores in angulation and balance. Pleasing head and eye, good front and excellent body. When settled moved well.

3 Beechtops Majestic

Black/B&T Graduate (2,0)

1 Weirdene Wizadora at Helenwood, a very honest, uncomplicated, cockery black who won this class on her substance and bone. Good in neck and shoulder with a pleasing head, very good ribs and body. Happy mover.

2 Black Lord Sweet Dream, classic feminine beauty who scores in overall angulation but lost out to width and substance of winner. Very pleasing head and a very happy confident mover.

Black/B&T Open (8,0)

1 Sh Ch Weyhill Isabella JW, very short big ribbed cocker who really doesn’t know quite how good she is! Attractive head, good shoulders but really scores in width of chest and strength of ribs. Very sound mover who could have shown more exuberance in her class but she cranked it up a notch in the challenge where she was shortlisted for the CC.

2 Sh Ch Dillonpark Peroni JW, different style from winner, coming from a bigger frame, but scores in balance, substance and strength of ribs. Very stylish mover, topped off by stunning presentation.

3 Hella De L'Orme A Lieue

Red/Gold/Liver/L&T Puppy (4,0)

1 Kalispell Karry On, very mature red of excellent substance who won this class on her body development and happy movement. Melting eye, good forearm, in good coat.

2 Weeping Willows Ishika, still needs to mature but has lovely potential. Very feminine all through with good balance. Eventually moved happily and well, should have a good future.

3 Sharemead Golden Locks

Red/Gold/Liver/L&T Novice (2,1)

1 Kalispell Karry On, repeat

Red/Gold/Liver/L&T Graduate (6,0)

1 Helenwood Gift Wrapped JW, beautiful short, honest cocker who scores for pure balance and cocker type. Angulation good throughout with attractive head and eye. Very good body with excellent correct flat coat. Happy sound mover.

2 Sunzo Songbird, very pretty girl, full of character who scores in balance and cocker attitude. Preferred forehand of winner but she has great body properties, a very happy mover. Excellent presentation.

3 Glenntree Shakadi Robraine

Red/Gold/Liver/L&T Open (3,0)

1 Sh Ch Canigou Storytime at Withiflor JW, beautiful feminine quality and cocker type for all to see! Scores for her melting head and expression, beautiful short big ribbed body and has matured in quarters since I last judged her. Happy cockery mover, wonderful coat put down to perfection. Loved her, again. RCC

2 Canyonn Classic Harmony, very honest but well-made red with lots to offer. Preferred head of winner but has great substance and body and a very happy, stylish mover. Lacking some coat today but a very pleasing cocker.

3 Isabella Du Domaine D'Haisha 

AOC Puppy (14,2)

Good class of particolour youngsters

1 Kyna Supertramp, lovely type blue with very attractive head and beautiful outline. Good bone, excellent ribs and in good coat. Won here on her maturity and stylish, strong movement

2 Ryallcourt Thrifty, close up, just needs to continue to develop in reach and drive but a very exciting prospect. Very attractive head and eye, really good bone and excellent overall angulation. Happy mover

3 Kyna Billy Jean

AOC Novice (10,2)

1 Amarillo Starlight of Carmelfair, ultra feminine blue who scooped this strong class with her head quality and pure, happy movement. Really scores in body properties, excellent presentation.

2 Clavaire La Traviata, very cockery outgoing girl of very compact type. Liked her head, very short in body and with good turn of stifle. Happy mover

3 Kalrizienne's Zazzle

AOC Graduate (13,4)

Lovely class

1 Glowhill Miss Saigon, won this class on her lovely forearm angulation. Attractive head and eye, excellent substance throughout, really good ribs, very happy mover. Shortlisted for CC.

2 Glasfryn Angelina JW, really happy and sound moving true cocker. Good head, scores in strength of body and great quality all through, maturing really well, well presented

3 Clavaire La Traviata

AOC Open (8,1)

Beautiful class of mature bitches

1 Dykere Lavender Blue for Manchela JW, on absolute top form today, her true side movement was a joy to see. Scores in quality of head and eye, combined with wonderful substance all through. In perfect coat and condition. Shortlisted for the CC and very close up, hope her first isn’t too far away

2 Sh Ch Candyke Lady Oh JW, lovely blue just giving way to the movement of 1, but possesses lovely short compact type. Pleasing head and really good body, steady and sound mover

3 Kalrizienne's Zheva Glenntree

Special Open Particolour (Other than Blue Roan) (1,0)

1 Charmwen Tri My Best For Ryallcourt JW, very happy and mature tri of great cocker type. Pretty head, scores in strength and width of body. In lovely coat, moved very happily

Any Colour 

Special Working (1,0)

1 Gallinagos As It Is, great quality and really moving out well. Scores in overall angulation, can still develop in ribs, beautiful presentation

Veteran (6,1)

Lovely class of mature ladies

1 Sh Ch Helenwood Crystal Maze, pure, honest, uncomplicated cocker type. Beautiful short girl who scores in substance and bone, combined with angles that are all correct. A steady, happy mover. Lost out for Best Veteran in Show to the dog’s superior condition

2 Quintavia Stars in Her Eyes JW, different style with a pleasing outline and shown in beautiful coat and condition, good angulation all through. Very happy mover who just had to give way to the greater strength in middle piece of winner

3 Lujesa Casellina at Chimewood

Minor Puppy (15,5)

Two lovely pups headed this interesting class - great things lie ahead for both of them.

1 Quettadene Pearl Drop TAF, ultra compact, cockery girl who scores in body and lovely attitude on the move. Excellent in all departments and has a beautiful, well presented coat. Best Minor Puppy In Show

2 Charbonnel Dream Jeanie, has done her growing earlier than 1 but another exciting prospect who scores in excellent angulation all through. Pleasing head, strong in body and when settled moved really well

3 Carlundie's Yaris

Puppy (9,1)

1 Coedcernyw Charisma, mature black who scores for her wonderful confidence on the move. Very pleasing in head and eye, good shoulders, excellent in ribs and short in body. Excellent presentation, beating a very good 2nd on head quality and femininity. Best Puppy Bitch.

2 Molkara Reveille, repeat

3 Pearkim Privileged

Junior (14,2)

Excellent class

1 Lourisma Shabby Chic JW, what a beautiful, balanced blue this young lady is and how well she is maturing. Sweet head, scores in great angulation all through combined with strong short body and very pleasing movement. Shortlisted for the CC.

2 Doubtless Pillow Talk (IMP SERB), top quality black who scores in strength of body and head quality. Very good in front and all angulation. Happy, active mover.

3 Canigou Sun Tanned

Yearling (23,5)

Very strong class which proved difficult to separate due to the range of type and size on show.

1 Wensum Some Like It Hot JW, very square, cockery black who scores in compactness and overall balance. Pleasing head and eye, very good forehand, strong in body and quarters. In excellent coat, moved really well

2 Carmelfair Dorada, not flashy but a very square, honest bitch. Pretty head, good front angulation and body. In good coat, steady, sound mover

3 Canigou Brigh Tan Beautiful

Maiden (9,3)

1 Withiflor Wheels On Fire, repeat, who won this class on her happy outgoing attitude and movement

2 Lujesa Obrigada, very well constructed black who possesses beautiful substance. Great front, strong ribs and good width behind. Not quite relaxed today which affected her movement but in excellent well-prepared coat.

3 Clavaire La Traviata

Tyro (10,1)

1 Troubles In Paradise Mac-Illtellmema, what a lovely, honest, short backed cocker. Very pretty head combined with excellent strength of construction. Good front and very good ribs, very happy, typical mover.

2 Carmelfair Dorada, repeat

3 Clavaire La Traviata

Special Beginners (10,6)

1 Reemif Ice Ice Baby, mature blue who scores in forehand angulation and overall substance, winning this class on her forward reach and ground covering movement. Pleasing head, in good, well prepared coat

2 Clavaire La Traviata, repeat

3 Olibond Let Me Be The One

Postgraduate (15,2)

Difficult class to separate, many of a very good standard with some good bitches going cardless

1 Canyonn Classic Destiny JW, ultra compact, feminine black who excels in neck and shoulders and shortness of back. Pleasing head, very good bone and body. Not a big one but all cocker, a happy mover

2 Ryallcourt Painted Lace JW, very close up, appealing tri. Sweetest head and expression. Good construction and substance throughout with excellent angulation. Moved very happily, a little short of coat today

3 Wigglings Inevitable

Minor Limit (15,5)

1 Clavaire Azzura with Shannara, very well made blue who scores in head quality and balance of angulation fore and aft. Strong in body with excellent, well presented coat, moved out really well

2 Molkara Anastasia with Jozelah JW, less of her in size and substance than winner but another top quality cocker. Sweet head and eye, beautiful body proportions alongside excellent coat and presentation. Happy, active mover

3 Shanaz Double Nugget

Limit (17,7)

1 Quettadene Star Secret JW, absolutely straight out of the top drawer! A cocker of pure, unexaggerated, compact type. Very pretty head and kind expression, good angulation front and rear. Has really good substance and excels in body and ribs and the roundest rear-end. On the move, happy and sound. Today she demanded the CC against a very strong shortlist for her pure type and balance, CC and with agreement of my co judge Reserve Best in Show

2 Molkara Escala, another lovely black from this exhibitor. Scores in overall body shape and substance. Very pretty head and eye, strong body and a happy mover

3 Cachel French Kiss

Open (8,3)

1 Sh Ch Lujesa Starry Eyed JW, was always going to be my benchmark today - loved her two years ago and still do. Has matured in head and body since then and retains her beautiful front and forearm angulation. Strong in body with really good quarters. In wonderful coat and condition. Very close up in the challenge, showing great character and style on the move, really didn’t put a foot wrong

2 Marburys Fabulous Me at Tillarn, pretty orange of compact type. Very nice head, good shoulders, short body. Beautiful natural, flat coat. Happy move

3 Sandlauga Lexii Foxx

Andrew Jones (Judge)