Scottish Breeds Canine Club

Gundog Breeds Association of Scotland Open show 28th March 2026 Cocker spaniels It was an honour and pleasure to judge at this well run and friendly show, at the invitation of Gundog Breeds Association of Scotland. Thank you to all exhibitors for a lovely entry. Also, my stewards Caroline and Glynis, who did a sterling job, keeping me informed and on time, very efficient. SPECIAL (COCKER) PUPPY 1.Todd, Mr D, - Chataway Vera. 10-month female black, appealing head, feminine, cleanly chiselled and nice tight, dark eye, of correct shape, kind gentle expression. Moderate neck. Sturdy, square outline, balanced. Well for bone. Deep chest, ample rib well sprung. Short wide loin. Well rounded, muscular hindquarters, moved out with drive straight hocks and good reach. A level firm topline and correct tail set. A lovely example of our breed, happy and merry on the move, happy to award her BPIB. Lovely to watch her be placed RBPIS. 2. Torbett, Miss Kirsty, - Kirlinjis White Russian. 7-month female b/w nicely presented puppy, raw but showing good potential. Short, square, and something special about her just caught my eye today. Lovely head and expression, kind dark eye. Wide square muzzle well set ears on level with her eyes. Neck moderate set neatly into good shoulders. Compact body brisket deep and ribs well sprung. Short in loin. Lovely, neat catlike feet. Tail set correctly she moved with good reach and drive when settled showing a lovely happy cocker bustle. SPANIEL JUNIOR 1.Burnett, Miss Abbie, - Alan Parrish of Shaggy Love (IMP FRA) 14-month-old Blue Roan dog of nice quality. Dark eye in masculine head. Good length of neck. Strong muscular shoulders, good bone straight front. Sloping topline and merry tail. Moved out well with his handler. SPANIEL (COCKER) SPECIAL YEARLING Clelland, Gill, Lochellan Pure Kaos. 2-year-old Blue roan female feminine head. Dark, kind eye, showing intelligence. Skull well developed cleanly chiselled and honest. Nose sufficiently wide. Ears well clothed silky. Neck moderate and set neatly into well placed shoulders. Straight front, well boned and deep chest. Good spring of rib. Firm topline and short loin, wide round and muscular quarters with a good bend of stifle, straight hocks. Good width behind. Moved with drive and good reach, happy and bustling with her ever-wagging tail covering the ground. Todd, Mr. David, Chataway Motzi Mabusi. 15-month-old Black female head and expression. Skull well developed, cleanly chiselled. Eyes merry and bright, correct shape. Moderate neck clean throat. Straight front legs, well boned and lovely tight, catlike feet. Longer in cast than 1, good ribs, deep brisket and wide well-rounded hindquarters, muscular and a good bend of stifle. Moved well. SPANIEL (COCKER) NOVICE Torbett, Miss Kirsty, Kirlinjis Chocolateini. 6-month-old Female liver roan lovely type. Gorgeous feminine head and melting expression of intelligence, lovely dark hazel eyes which compliment her coat. Square muzzle nose sufficiently wide for scenting. A puppy and still developing but showing lots of potential. Good bone, ample chest and brisket deep. Level topline. She has lovely balance and moves well when settled, and with time to develop, this is one lovely promising puppy. Burnett, Miss Abbie, - Alan Parrish of Shaggy Love (IMP FRA) mentioned above SJ SPANIEL (COCKER) GRADUATE Duncan, Mrs Lynzi, Corralet Opera of Dunherl JW. 2-year-old Female. Light blue female. Stood square, sturdy. Feminine expression, classic head dark eyes, tight rims showing intelligence. Skull well developed cleanly chiselled, with nose sufficiently wide for scenting. Ears well clothed. Neck moderate set into a good lay of shoulder. Well boned legs, stood straight on tight feet. Muscular shoulders chest well developed and deep brisket. Rib well sprung. Lovely bustling movement correct set tail. Hynd, Mrs Mary Ryallcourt Way Above Over to Scomar 2-year-old tri male nice head and expression, gentle eye, bright and merry. Good muzzle and chiselled skull. Masculine with good bone. Well placed shoulders. Good front, and chest deep. Ribs well sprung. He was little full of exuberance today for his handler going well when settled. SPANIEL (COCKER) POST GRADUATE Scotland, Miss Kirsty & Miss Joy Maclean, Lynwater Moon Walk. 2-year blue roan male. very masculine. A wider skull and muzzle than I prefer, but lots to appreciate overall. Well boned throughout. Moderate neck, into well lay of shoulder. Straight front and good depth of chest, rib well sprung. He moved out well holding a firm level topline. Tail set correct with good drive from his straight hocks. A happy cocker. SPANIEL (COCKER) LIMIT Nuttall, Mrs Katie, Rosecourt Romance 3-year-old light blue roan female with the most beautiful expression, dark eyes just melting. Appealing head defined stop, chiselled nicely positioned ears, level with eyes. All in good proportions. Moderate length of neck, muscular set into good lay of shoulders. Well boned. Straight front she has depth and an excellent spring of rib. Short loin, muscular hindquarters and bend of stifle, straight hocks. True to type with good balance, square and neat angulation. Nothing overdone just beautiful. Moved off with power from hocks, good drive and reach. Lovely level topline and happy tail. Displaying typical merry disposition full of type. BOB lovely to see her shortlisted in BIS. Torbett, Miss Kirsty, Kirlinjis Handmade JW 5-year-old dark blue roan female Nicely shaped head. Dark eyes correct shape, tight rims. Square muzzle longer than 1. Ears set well finely covered. Shoulders well laid back straight in front. Nice tight feet. Good bone. Chest deep and ribs well developed and overall nice angulations. Moved off well. SPANIEL (COCKER) OPEN Fairbairn, Mrs Janetta & Mrs M Madigan, Sh Ch Misperros Incandescent at Carmelfair JW. 4-year-old blue roan female. Pleasing head with soft expression and gentle dark eyes. Tight rims. Square muzzle, sufficiently wide. Skull well developed and cleanly chiselled. Her body is square balanced and compact, ribs well sprung. Hindquarters well rounded and muscular with good bend of stifle and well let down hocks. Plenty of drive maintaining a good level top line, particularly out and back, accompanied by a super merry tail. Pushed up hard for BOB. Torbett, Miss Kirsty, Kirlinjis Muddy Puddle JW 8-year-old liver roan female, presented in super condition. Lovely type. Pleasing head and expression, gentle, eye’s bright and merry. Good muzzle and chiselled skull. Well placed shoulders. Good front, well boned, neat feet. Chest deep and ribs well sprung. Hindquarters well rounded good angulation moved ok. Preferred the symmetry drive and reach of 1. Judge… Debbie Yilmaz SPANIEL (CLUMBER) POST GRADUATE Nicolson, Mrs. Jacquelyn. Knockhalon Spooktacular of Taranstigh. 3-year-old dog of good type with nice head and expression. Dark amber eyes. Muscular neck and strong shoulders in well boned straight legs. Lovely coat straight and silky. Slightly smaller in outline than my BOB SPANIEL (CLUMBER) OPEN Nesbitt, Mrs L A & Mr G J Nesbitt. Creeaark Austin Healey from Chabrouille SHCEX.C.EX. 4-year-old dog. I have admired from ringside, and he is just lovely to go over. Strong skull, masculine head with well-placed ear, dark eye. Good stop to strong filled muzzle, ending at big nose. He has flowing neck, solid body and topline to good tail set. A typical clumber picture, well balanced, an active thoughtful expression with an appearance of strength on the move. BOB Lovely to see him placed BIS group 3. Judge ..Debbie Yilmaz SPANIEL (FIELD) OPEN Hepburn, J & R Laverick. Irisbel From Now On. Black male of good proportions, built for activity this dog is masculine with good bone structure and has a lovely expression good dark eye. Plenty depth of chest and width into good length of loin, strong hindquarters well let down hocks which power his body on the move. Presented in good coat and condition. BOB Judge ..Debbie Yilmaz SPANIEL (IRISH) OPEN Weaving, Amanda IR Sh Ch Stanegate Cast A Spell Female of good balanced in outline, strong and compact. Nice high domed skull, of good length, pleasing eye. Long ears, low set positioned correct in line with cheeks. Strong neck and forequarters. Well angles throughout with powerful hindquarters moved out with good reach and drive demonstrating the rolling motion accentuated by barrel-shaped rib cage. BOB Judge ..Debbie Yilmaz SPANIEEL (SUSSEX) OPEN McGeachie, Mrs Patricia & Mr B McGeachie LUX CH / IR SHCH Malbecmogs Lady of The Lake At Klanhallion. A feminine bitch with balanced head of good proportions, soft expressive eyes and strong muzzle, pronounced stop, good ear set. Strong neck slightly arched and well-marked frill, deep chest, well-sprung ribs. Good bone and muscular she moved soundly displaying true fore and aft with the distinctive roll of movement. Presented in lovely coat and condition. BOB Judge ..Debbie Yilmaz Junior Handling 6-11 Years A high standard of handlers in the classes today. Both juniors and adult handlers showed excellent spirit and ability in the hobby and the enthusiasm and support they demonstrated towards each other was truly commendable. I thank them for entering and accepting my decisions in true sporting spirit. They all have a bright future, and I wish them continued success in the hobby. A2 Konan Maver handling a vizsla 1st. An excellent young handler who manged his dog with confidence, especially at times when the dog went off focus. He was sympathetic and worked to regain the dogs focus, to show it to its best. Beautiful movement together he held the dogs’ gait and pace well. A promising future well done. Best Junior Handler Junior handling 12-16 years 1st, B4 Amelia-Jayne Dyer handling a pointer This young lady and her pointer looked so well together. Excellent handling skills to bring out the best for her dog and holding a good pace on the move to maintain lovely reach and drive. A promising future well done. 2end, B2 Karson Maver Another exceptional handler who will have a bright future. Very skilled with his cocker spaniel, lovely handling showing the dogs reach and drive. Well done. 3rd, B1Niamh Alcock Excellent handling to bring out the best in her dog, they gaited well and followed all my instructions to the letter, a nice team. Res, B3 Elizabeth Searle This couple made a lovely team, they worked well together ensuring they held their pace. Well done. Adult Handling 17+ years 1st, C4 Patricia Mcmahon handling a Weimaraner. This pair made a lovely team from the start. Lovely eye contact, focus on the dog, she maintained attention upon her dog, to keep him focused. Her handling position and pace on the move was pure symmetry. Lovely to see her confidently re-start when the dog hoped out of sync, to regain the picture and focus towards maintaining the synchronised movement which showed the dogs qualities. This recovery won her the best handler of the day. Best Handler 2end, C5 Elizabeth O’Brian This couple made a nice team working well together. A very attentive handler who was always looking up and thinking ahead and talking to her dog which is great to see. Judge Debbie Yilmaz