Gundog Society Of Wales

Welsh Springer Spaniels- Gundog Society of Wales 2025 My thanks to the exhibitors for their support in what was a quality entry, making for some difficult decisions. It has been a number of years now since I have campaigned a Welsh Springer or been around the ringside to see the dogs exhibited today. Many were new to me which made for an interesting appointment. Overall I found much to admire in the younger exhibits, which I feel bodes well for the future of the breed. Main awards- Dog CC – Sh Ch Ferndel Water Mark (ai) Res Dog CC – Glenbrows Turn Back Time Bitch CC & Best of Breed – Santallina Olympic Flame over Vynesbrook Res Bitch CC – Sh Ch Glenbrows Harmony JW Best Puppy – Glenbrows Aurora Best Veteran – Bowdonia Ozzie VW Best Special Beginner – Helgen Candy Mountain Puppy Dog 1st – Philipson’sMenstonia Endless Dreams A well-developed youngster for his age. Displays a balanced outline and good body proportions. Handsome head with dark eye and pleasing expression. Overall construction allows him to move freely once settled on the move. Presented well and handled to advantage. 2nd – Dunne’s Highslade Edge of Glory Another lovely young male. Slightly smaller than the winner throughout but pleasing in outline. Also possesses a lovely head and expression. Needs confidence to fully demonstrate his movement but I am sure that will come with experience. Junior Dog 1st – Harrison’s Glenbrows Turn Back Time When this young boy entered the ring he instantly took my eye. On closer examination I was not disappointed. He is balanced in outline. Excellent bone and feet. He has a most lovely head with dark eye and expression. Stylish, yet workmanlike. Well coupled, correct body proportions. It was when he moved that he really came alive. Such beautiful side gait. I am sure there is a lot more to come from this young boy. RCC. 2nd –Burchmore & Bowd’s Lenamore Renegade (ai) Handsome young male of good type. Compact, though would benefit from more length of leg to improve overall balance. Good bone and feet. Lovely spring of rib for age. Tended to move slightly close behind today. Yearling Dog 1st – Griffiths’ Merchinetes Padrig Balanced outline with attractive masculine head and correct neck flowing into shoulders. Good angles fore and aft. Moved well. Requires further maturity in body to complete the picture. Good coat of rich red colour. 2nd – Johnson & Langley’s Santallina Coroebus A raw but promising young male. Has a lovely head and flow into his shoulders. Good bone and feet. Balanced in angles. Lovely rich red coat. Moved soundly. Novice Dog- 1st- Philipson’s Menstonia Endless Dreams Post Graduate Dog- 1st- Burchmore & Bowd’s Lenamore Renegade (ai) 2nd- Griffiths’ Merchinetes Padrig Limit- No entries Open Dog 1st – Harrison’s Glenbrows Amadeus JW A most handsome male with lovely dark eye and a melting expression. Has excellent substance and bone. Presented a balanced outline. Good depth of brisket and forechest. Unfortunately a little unsettled in the challenge so had to make way for his younger kennel mate. Champion Dog 1st – Marella’s Sh Ch Ferndel Water Mark (ai) A really quality dog, combining correct head properties with good length of neck, flowing into shoulders. He really does have a lovely outline which I have come to expect from a kennel that produces such consistency. He has ample bone and lovely tight feet. Presented well and handled to advantage. Initially unsettled but once he got going he showed balance and excellent side gait. It was a pleasure to award him the CC. 2nd – Graham’s Sh Ch Nyliram Born This Way JW Attractive male with well-balanced and pleasing proportions. Handsome head with eyes of good shape. Deep in brisket with ample forechest. Good bone and feet. On the move he was very enthusiastic, if a little closer behind than the winner. Veteran Dog 1st – Brown’s Bowdonia Ozzie VW A boy who I have judged before and I still maintain the same view that he is deserving of his title. He has maintained his excellent, typical breed outline. A most handsome head with a lovely dark eye. He moved with purpose and appeared to still be enjoying his days out. What a lovely partnership he makes with his owner. A well deserved BVIB. 2nd – Yacoub’s Laithmoor’s Red Grenadine JW Another quality older boy with a lovely compact outline. Handsome head with good dark eye. Good bone and feet. Lots to like but just not quite in the condition of the winner. Special Beginners 1st – Mayo’s Helgen Candy Mountain Feminine head with a pretty expression. She presented with a balanced outline. Good angles, bone and feet were ok. Exhibited the most lovely temperament. 2nd – Lamport’s Glenbrows Hopefulness Another lovely bitch, if just a little high in rear at present. Has a pretty head with a good expression and dark eye. On the move she strode out with purpose, demonstrating breed typical movement. Minor Puppy 1st – Harrison’s Glenbrows Aurora Balanced youngster with a beautiful and feminine head. Dark eyes of correct shape. A really lovely outline with excellent neck into shoulders. Good depth of chest and spring of rib for her age. Showing with confidence for one so young. Another good example of the breed from this clever kennel. Presented beautifully and handled to advantage. BP. 2nd – Attwood’s Roxdale Wispa by Kylowen A very raw puppy that has a lot to offer. Pretty head with a dark eye. Good bone and feet. Moved soundly when she got going. Will be interesting to see how she develops. Puppy Bitch- 1st- – Harrison’s Glenbrows Aurora 2nd- Attwood’s Roxdale Wispa by Kylowen Junior Bitch 1st – Lewin’s Santallina Olympic Flame over Vynesbrook A new bitch to me who I have not seen before. On inspection she did not disappoint. Such a typical outline, reminding me of bitches I have admired in the past. A most beautiful head with a dark eye of good shape. Ample bone and excellent feet. Lovely spring of rib and depth of chest. Her angles matched in front and behind. On the move she really filled the ring and was so clean coming and going. The icing on the cake was her excellent presentation. Delighted to award her the CC with BOB. Her third I was told. A bright future awaits this bitch. Yearling Bitch 1st –Mayo’s Helgen Candy Mountain Novice Bitch- 1st Harrison’s Glenbrows Aura 2nd Mayo’s Helgen Candy Mountain Post Graduate Bitch 1st – McIlwaine & Reynold’s Ferndel Rebecca for Benoveor Topped a really lovely class. She instantly caught my eye upon entering the ring. Possesses the most beautiful head. Lovely, balanced outline with a super neck into shoulders. Moved really well. Presented in lovely coat of rich colour. Was in consideration for top honours. 2nd – Lewis’ Eiriandylis Strange Magic von Trannon JW Pretty bitch of lovely type. Well made all through. Ample bone with good feet. Nice angles in front and behind. Moved well. Lovely coat and condition. Just slightly longer cast than the winner. Limit Bitch 1st – Ritchie’s Slapestones Finsch JW A pretty headed bitch with a lovely kind eye. Exhibited a beautifully balanced outline with excellent bone and lovely tight feet. Deep in brisket and wonderful angles fore and aft. Moved really well around the ring, demonstrating good reach and drive. She was presented in excellent coat of rich red colour. Close up to the winners. 2nd – Tyler’s Eiriandylis Life of Riley Another attractive bitch that really appealed. Excellent bone and feet. Good spring of rib. Presented a beautiful outline when stacked. I just felt at times she lost her topline on the move. However, pushed the winner hard. Open Bitch- A really quality class 1st –Ritchie’s Sarabande Dancing Queen at Slapestones JW (ai) Showed excellent symmetry when stacked. A pretty, feminine head with lovely dark eye and shape. Balanced with good angulation fore and aft and strong bone. Moved soundly with correct tail carriage. Really well presented, in good coat. 2nd – Ayre’s Glenbrows Asha Pretty bitch with lovely expression. Lovely rich red coat in good condition. When stacked she had a good outline, however tended to dip a little behind the shoulders at times. Good bone. Feet ok. Moved well. Champion Bitch 1st – Harrison’s Sh Ch Glenbrows Harmony JW Pretty bitch with correct eye shape and colour. Lovely neck into shoulders. Excellent bone and stood on good feet. She presented a beautifully balanced outline on the stack. Good depth of chest and ample forechest. Well coupled. Nicely muscled hindquarters which allowed her to power around the ring. She carried herself well on the move with the desired tail carriage. In excellent coat and condition. A well deserved RCC. 2nd – Graham’s Sh Ch Nyliram Telling Tales JW ShCEx OSW A very worthy champion of pleasing type. Has a lovely balanced outline. Feminine head with good eye shape. Good neck into shoulders. Deep in brisket with well-sprung ribs. Moved really well and presented in excellent condition. Unlucky to meet winner. Veteran Bitch 1st – McIlwaine & Reynold’s Benoveor Can’t Buy Me Love Feminine and well-constructed bitch of lovely type. Pretty head. Good angulation and bone. Tight feet. Lovely spring of rib and depth of brisket. Moved freely, showing a great rapport with her young handler. 2nd – Whitfield’s Glenbrows Heart to Heart Pretty headed bitch of lovely type. Ample bone with good tight feet. Lovely angles fore and aft. Moved well. Ashleigh Frost (Bushwacker/Riverbrue)