East Of Scotland Cocker Spaniel Club

East of Scotland Cocker Spaniel Club

80th Anniversary Open Show – 18th March 2017

Judge – Mrs Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale)

I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge at your 80th anniversary show. It was a true honour and privilege to have such a super entry both numerically and in quality. The standard of exhibits was high and the quality going right down the line. There was a lovely atmosphere at the ringside, with lots of goodies for the class winners and fabulous prizes for the top winners, not forgetting the scrummy cake. I hope you enjoyed the day as much as I did and thank you so much for the pleasure of your dogs. Many hair splitting choices, what a lovely predicament to be in!

Veteran Dog (3,0)

1. Flowers - Totenkopf Kirlinjis Dutch Dragon JW ShCM

7 ½ year old black dog, being as fit as a fiddle and showing no signs of age. Having a pleasing outline when stood, the handler did have a tendency to over stretch him causing him to lose his topline. He has a lovely masculine head, well balanced and squareness to the muzzle, super dark eye giving a soft and gentle expression. Good length of neck flowing into a firm topline. Good depth to the brisket and forechest. Well boned legs onto tight feet. Put down to perfection. All coming together on the move, carrying his tail a fraction higher, being happy and true - BVIS

2. Mrs Smith - Craigdean Franks A Million At Luanshya

Wow, this 11 year old b/r dog, seemed to think he was just 11 months old, very full of life and spritely. Liked his overall shape and size, being square and compact. He has good depth, not quite the forechest or substance of the winner. Holding a firm topline both stood and on the move, well set on tail. Moving out with verve. A credit to his owner

3. Fairburn, Madigan, Nuttall - Chativore Stargazer

Minor Puppy Dog (1,0)

1. D Todd - Glentree Tradition

Stood alone, but what a little cracker. Just fell for this 8 month old black dog, such a charmer. A typical puppy with a hint of naughtiness. When stood he has a smart and clean outline, being compact and square. His head as expected is still to develop, but showing to be well proportioned, with a kind dark eye. His clean neck flowed well into a well held topline. Super depth and spring of rib. Hindquarters have good width and turn of stifle, finished off with short hocks. On the move carried his tail a fraction higher, but this did not detract from his driving, happy and true movement - BPIS

Puppy Dog (2,0)

1. Mrs Mason - Lynshow Kyle

9 month old red dog, another showing lots of promise. Liked his overall shape and size. Having the compact body proportions, and well bodied. He has a pleasing head, dark and kind correctly shaped eyes. Strong neck flowing well into his level topline. Good depth to the brisket, standing on well boned legs. He has a moderate bend of stifle and short hocks. A happy chap on the move, with good width behind and being true.

2. Mrs & Miss Chelland - Totenkopf Dutch Show Time

10 month old black dog. Another nice puppy with much to like. Pleasing shape when stood. Loved his head, very balanced and masculine, kindest of expressions. Good depth to the body, super tight feet, a good bend of stifle. Not quite as precise in rear movement today as winner. Shown in good coat

Junior Dog (3,1)

1. Miss Yilmaz - Kalispell Kisim Kelpie

This young dog caught my eye, at only 13 months old this b/r dog, let his presence be felt. Put down to perfection, in super coat and condition. His outline on the stack showed him to have a cobby outline, being masculine, but with nothing overdone. Liked his classic well chiselled head, dark eye, and soft expression. He has good depth through the body and a good spring to the ribs. Well boned limbs onto cat like feet. Held his firm level topline both standing and on the move. On the move showed the ‘cocker bustle’ moving true and happy. Considered him for higher honours.

2. R Adams - Whinburn Night Owl

One of those classes where you wish you could award both dogs with a 1st place! Another with so much to like about him. Lovely 16 month old black dog. He has quality in abundance, liked him for his type and construction. Sturdy and masculine, shown in immaculate coat. He has a pleasing head showing plenty of work to it, super dark eye and square muzzle. Found him to have a well developed body with good depth all through and strong hindquarters. Moving well, but not quite the animation of the winner today

Novice Dog (2,1)

1. Miss Yilmaz - Kalispell Kisim Kelpie

1st In Junior Dog

Special Yearling Dog (4,0)

1. R Adams - Whinburn Night Owl

2nd in Junior Dog

2. J Garrett - Creelshaugh Kaos

16 month old b/r dog, from a small build and frame to the winner. He has a super compact outline, showing good height to length ratios. Masculine head, dark eye and well placed ears. Straight front onto tight well padded feet. Good depth to the body and pleasing hindquarters. Well presented

3. M Cleland - Belltrees Chocolate Fudge

Under Graduate Dog (3,0)

1. Mrs Devine - Devmont Definitely Maybe

19 month old b/r dog. He is slightly longer cast in outline, but there is so much to like about this young dog. He has a lovely balanced head with a good length to the foreface and width to the muzzle, dark eye to give melting expression. He has good bone, substance and spring to the ribs. Holding a firm topline both stood and on the move. Liked his tight feet and good hindquarters, which he put to good use to drive around the ring

2. Mrs Williams - Gallinagos Gold Finger

Red dog coming up 2 years of age. Liked his overall shape and size when stood, showing a compact and sturdy outline. Masculine head with a dark eye, strong neck flowing into a well held topline and well set on tail. His ribs have a good spring and depth to the brisket. Not quite the finish of the winner. Moving out with drive

3. Mr & Mrs Neatham - Shoogsea Indiana Jones

Graduate Dog (3,0)

1. R Adams - Whinburn Night Owl

2nd in Junior Dog

2. Miss Torbett - Kirlinjis Made You Look JW

2 year old b/r dog. Loved him and his zest for life also liked to play the clown which added to his charm. Thought him to be most appealing in outline, with good body proportions and of a nice size. Pleasing head, good length of neck, brisket down to elbow with a good forechest. Well boned limbs onto tight feet. Shown in fine fettle. Falling away at the croup a little on the move, but a typical happy mover with the ever wagging tail

3. Kennedy & Waddington - Winter Dance Of Kenwad

Post Graduate Dog (4,0)

1. Mrs Pollock - Thurness The Illusionist

Lovely Black & Tan 3 year old dog, certainly one who catches the eye. Shown in perfect condition and well presented. He has the desired compact and sturdy body when stood. Lovely kind expression, clean neck of good length, which flowed well into his firm and level topline. Pleasing depth to the brisket and standing on well boned legs with tight feet. Slightly longer in second thigh. Moving out with powerful and precise footfall

2. Flowers - Totenkopf Dutch Magician JW

An impressive 2 year old black dog. Liked his overall size, substance and masculinity. When stood he has a compact outline. He has the most melting expression, with those lovely dark eyes. Good length of neck, deep brisket, correctly angulated hindquarters. Today not holding as firm a topline as winner. Moved with purpose and good drive

3. Miss MacLean - Lynwater Walnut Whip

Limit Dog (5,1)

1. Miss Yilmaz - Kalispell Kapow

Stylish 2 year old o/r dog, presenting a pleasing picture when stood with a confident and happy personality. His coat is in full bloom to give a finished picture. Handsome head, which is well proportioned, with a good stop and chiselling. Well developed through the body, holding a firm and level topline, with a correctly set on tail, which was well used! He has power, reach and drive on the move

2. Mason & Robertson - Lynshow Kuckoo With Zheridons JW ShCM

Black dog coming up 3 years old. Liked his sturdy and compact frame, an honest and solid dog. He has a pleasing masculine head with gentle rounding to the backskull and good length of foreface. Good depth all through, particularly liked his width of thigh, bend of stifle and being short hock to heel. Moving true but not quite the animation of winner.

3. Miss Rodger - Pembrokegate Dandy Lad

Open Dog (7,1)

What a fabulous class, so spoilt for choice, quality right down the line

1. Todd & Rahman - Sh Ch Lynwater Classic Design

Winner, a very smart 2 ½ year old b/r dog. He has quality in abundance, and oozes style and presence. I just loved his overall balance and construction, a super dog from any angle. He has a compact outline with substance and masculinity yet a hint of elegance giving him a shapely silhouette. There is nothing to dislike, everything is in proportion and balance, not overdone in anyway. Lovely head, melting expression, his clean neck flowing seamlessly into a firm level topline, and correct set on of tail. Super depth and forechest, strong bone, tight feet, well angulated hindquarters with a good width of thigh, short hock to heel. He moved in harmony with his handler showing free and flowing movement. Put down in first class coat and condition. BD & BIS

2. R & Y Lowery - Bartonholm Blended Blues JW ShCM

A most appealing 3 year old b/r dog, another with plenty to admire and pleasing to the eye. He has a super ring presence about him, and allowed his character to show through, with that little hint of cocker cheekiness! He has an impressive outline, there is no mistaking his gender, he is all male, but not overdone. He is a sturdy and solid dog with a lovely flow from nose to tail. He is a fraction longer in loin than the winner. He has a handsome balanced head, with a lovely dark eye. Clean neck, good depth to the brisket and a super spring to the ribs. His limbs are well boned, and has cat like feet. He showed with enthusiasm and pizzazz, being parallel and true. Giving that little extra in the final challenge to take RBD & RBIS

3. Flowers - Totenkopf Magic Touch JW

Veteran Bitch (7,2)

1. Mrs MacFarlane - Lochranza Cordelia

Lovely black bitch coming up 9 years old. So sweet and endearing. She has a compact body shape when stood. Fell for her head, she has the most gentle expression, and only the slightest hint of grey to her muzzle. Her body has good substance all through with good ribbing and strong loin. Well boned limbs and tight feet. On the move in profile shows good drive and every wagging tail. She is so happy and outgoing, a typical merry cocker

2. Miss Torbett - Kirlinjis Little Mermaid JW

Another looking fabulous for her age. Dark b/r coming up 9 years old and still a little live wire. Built on slightly smaller frame than the winner. So ultra feminine all through with good body proportions. Lovely head, good depth to the brisket, well bent stifle and short hocks. Shown with her coat in full bloom and well presented. Moved with enthusiasm, perhaps a little too much at times, losing her topline a little! But loved her

3. Miss Torbett - Kirlinjis Ghostly Glow

Minor Puppy Bitch (8,3)

1. Miss MacLean - Lynwater Clotted Cream

Such a pretty o/r bitch and at only 8 months old certainly had ring presence about her. As you would expect there is still much to change and to tighten up on the move, but thought her to be a quality puppy showing lots of promise. She has the most lovely head piece, well moulded and with good chiselling. Lovely full dark eyes, with a ‘butter would not melt’ expression. Her neck flows well into her level topline, super depth for her age, well developed forechest, nicely boned limbs. Moving out with confidence and style, being true fore and aft - BPB

2. Mrs Madigan - Misperros Miranda

Another very promising youngster, a b/r 7 month old bitch. Much to admire, like her outline when stood, a nice size and shape. Her body is compact, but not quite the depth of winner as yet. Feminine head, enough neck, well bone and straight forelegs. She kept a firm topline standing and moving. Striding out well

3. Flowers - Totenkopf Dutch Barzarh

Puppy Bitch (5,1)

1. Mrs Robertson - Zheridons China Chi

9 month old b/r bitch, loved her outline when stood as she is compact, sturdy yet elegant. She has a pleasing head, being well proportioned with a good length to the foreface and rounding to the backskull, finished off with a dark expressive eye. She has depth to the brisket, well developed forechest and a firm well held topline, nicely angulated hindquarters, and put down in good condition. Very happy but not as collected today on the move as the MP, but I could see that she is true and will be very smart once settled, certainly one to watch.

2. Miss MacLean - Lynwater Quaint

b/r bitch coming up on her 1st birthday. Liked her typical outline when stood, just right for size and balance. She has the desired compact body to give the square outline. Pretty head which is well proportioned with a good stop and dark eye. The ribcage has a good spring and holds a solid topline. Not quite the forechest of winner. Correctly set on tail, just carried a fraction higher on the move today. She has pleasing drive from the rear

3. Mrs MacFarlane - Cooleela Silver Fern

Junior Bitch (3,1)

1. Mrs & Miss Clelland - Rosieloch Dutch Pantaloons

17 month old red bitch, When stood she has a compact and robust outline, having good body and substance all through. Well proportioned head, with a dark eye and gentle expression. Her muscular neck flows well into a firm level topline and well set on tail. Liked her well sprung ribs which are carried well back and short coupled. Hindquarters showing good width of thigh and bend of stifle also being short hock to heel. She has precise and powerful movement, and shown in good order.

2. Mrs Pollock - Thurness China Girl

16 month old red bitch, built on more racy lines, not quite the bone or body of the winner. She has a feminine head and a dark eye. Liked her clean neck and firm topline. She has enough depth and body for balance. Her hindquarters have good width and a well bent stifle. Moving true fore and aft.

Maiden Bitch (2,0)

1. Mrs Scotland - Maidmoiselle Gigi

o/r bitch 16 months old, liked her overall body proportions and size, she has a lovely square and compact profile when stood. Feminine head and dark eye. Good length of neck, not quite as clean at the throat. She has a lovely spring to the ribs and a firm topline, the tail set perhaps a fraction lower set. Hindquarters showing good width. Moving out well with drive

2. Mrs Craig - Rancecraig Rock And Roll

Pretty 15 month old b/r, having a nice profile on the stack, a shade longer in loin than winner. Lovely head, with gentle rounding to the backskull, well defined stop and strength to the foreface. She has good depth to the body, nicely boned and tight feet, in good condition and well presented. Unfortunately not showing herself off to her best advantage today, being a little unsure on the move

Novice Bitch (3,1)

1. Miss Torbett - Kirlinjis Made You Stare

Soundly made 2 year old b/r bitch, she has all the correct attributes, for size, being of a square outline and having elegance. Loved her zest for life and raring to go. She has a good reach of neck, into a firm and well held topline, good depth to the brisket and development of forechest, well boned limbs onto tight feet. Strode out well on the move

2. Mrs Craig - Rancecraig Rock And Roll

2nd in Maiden Bitch

Special Yearling Bitch (2,0)

Liked both of these bitches, splitting hairs

1. Mrs Pollock - Thurness Shadow Dreams

Lovely black bitch just coming up 2 years of age, and looking a picture stood. Liked her type, so very smart and stylish. She has the desired compact body and nothing is overdone. Having the most appealing head with melting expression. Good depth and spring to the ribs with a well developed forechest. Firm level topline leading to her well set on tail. Stifle is well turn with a good width of thigh, super cat like feet. Moving with correct footfall and good width behind. One for consideration in the challenge

2. Mrs Duncan - Bartonholm Bellisima

b/r bitch 19 months old, and another really pleasing bitch, she has a lovely profile when stacked. She has a good flow from nose to tail, with a firm topline held at all times. Well proportioned head, with a kind dark eye, well chiselled and good length to the foreface. Well developed through the body, compact and well sprung ribs, with ample width to her quarters and well let down hocks. Moving out purposefully, just not quite the width behind today of winner, but I was being rather picky, liked her very much.

Under Graduate Bitch (5,1)

1. Miss Torbett - Kirlinjis Dare To Be Maid

2 year old b/r bitch, like her for her pleasing proportions, she is of a nice size and has a square outline. She has good substance and bone but nothing is overdone. Elegant and feminine head, with a good length to the foreface, nicely chiselled and a dark eye. Liked her depth, forechest and well boned limbs with lovely cat feet. Well ribbed with short couplings, well angulated hindquarters which showed good width of thigh. A happy positive mover

2. Miss McManus - Misperros Silver Bell From Briarhill

From a slightly smaller mould than winner. Another with much to admire, about this 2 year old b/r. Very feminine all through. Very pleasing head and expression showing her happy demeanour. Brisket is down to the elbow, holding a firm and level topline, very slightly longer in couplings. Nicely angulated fore and aft. Moving out true and with the merry cocker attitude

3. Moncrieff - Mondale Maple Syrup

Graduate Bitch (4,2)

1. Miss McManus - Misperros Silver Bell From Briarhill

2nd in Under Graduate Bitch

2. Mrs Bodzak - Kenan Korona

Loved the head on this 20 month old black bitch, she has one of those dreamy expressions. A little more of her all through than the winner. She has good substance through the ribs and pleasing depth, slightly longer cast. She has a good firm topline, tail set slightly lower. Shown in full bloom and moving out well

Post Graduate Bitch (4,1)

1. Madigan & Fairbairn - Misperros Silver Lining At Camelfair

2 year old b/r bitch, liked her well balanced body lines when stood. She has a compact shape with good substance and bone. She has an appealing feminine head, which is well proportioned, dark eye and gentle expression. Deep body and well sprung ribs. Firm and level topline. Her hindquarters are well angulated and short hock to heel. In gleaming coat and condition. Strode out on the move

2. Mrs Gray - Shadowview Look At Me

6 year old dark b/r bitch. Liked her square silhouette when on the stack. More refined all through, not quite the bone or substance. Very pretty head, which is well proportioned and with a kind dark eye. Chest down to the elbow. Well presented moved OK

3. Mrs MacFarlane - Whinburn Black Magic

Limit Bitch (5,2)

1. D Todd - Buddonness Little Lady

Just loved this 2 year old b/r bitch, she is eye catching with lovely balance and sound construction. Found her to be elegant and graceful yet having the required substance and bone. When stood, her outline is compact, yet she has a good length of leg to give the square profile. She has a balanced head shape, and dark eye with a hint of mischief. Clean neck of good length flowing seamlessly into well placed shoulders, leading to a firm topline and well set on tail, which was constantly in use!. Super depth and spring to the ribs with a well developed forechest. Well boned limbs and tight feet. Well bent stifle but not overdone. Showing in first class coat and condition. Moving soundly with good drive – BB & BOS. Had to be on great form today to pip the Open bitch winner to take BB loved them both.

2. Miss Torbett - Kirlinjis Sierra

Very happy and going 2 year old b/r bitch, she has such enthusiasm and love of life. Feminine all through with a compact outline. Elegant head with a dark kind eye. Good length of neck, deep brisket and forechest, well sprung ribs. Not holding as firm a topline today. Liked her rear quarters, as they showed good width and bend to the stifle, short hock to heel. Put down in good order. Moving true and with attitude

3. Miss Nuttall - Carmelfair Calabrianna

Open Bitch (4,1)

1. R & Y Lowery - Bartonholm Nobody’s Girl JW ShCM

Super 3 year old b/r. A lovely bitch from any angle and so well put together. She is so honest and nothing is overdone. Very pleasing on the stack and full of quality and breed type. She has lovely body lines, flowing gracefully from nose to tail. Pleasing feminine head, of good proportions and a dark eye. A clean flow to the neck into well placed shoulders. Well bodied showing good ribbing and depth. Quality boned limbs onto tight feet. Well held topline and correct set on of tail. Strength in her hindquarters and nice short hocks. If I was going to be hyper critical, a fraction longer in loin than my BB winner, but that is splitting a microscopic hair!!! Shown in full bloom and immaculate presentation. Moved with precision and drive - RBB

2. Mrs Fairbairn - Amarillo Starlight Of Carmelfair

b/r bitch coming up 4 years, another who has all the correct attributes. Liked her type, she is smart and stylish. In outline she is compact and sturdy, with good bone and substance. Her pretty head, is well proportioned, with gentle rounding to the backskull and a good stop, lovely expression from those dark eyes. She has a good length of neck, lovely depth, but not quite the forechest of the winner, liked her well sprung ribs and well angulated hindquarters. In first class coat and condition, strode out well on the move

3. J Garrett - Carmelfair Dorada

Val Smith Memorial Open Stakes (6,3)

1. Miss McManus - Misperros Silver Bell From Briarhill

Moving out well to take this class at the end of a long day, still showing well

2. Madigan & Fairbairn - Misperros Silver Lining At Camelfair

3. Mrs MacFarlane - Lochranza Cordelia