Crufts

CRUFTS

Spaniel (Cocker) Dogs

I would like to thank my stewards for their assistance throughout the day and everyone for accepting my placings with good grace. I have to say a couple of things I found disappointing: Such a lot of incorrect dentition, some level bites and others simply undershot, along with a lot of dirty teeth. Another worrying trend is the lack of breed typical heads. I found few that had good break or stop, many with small or large round eyes, neither what the standard calls for. I think we need to address these faults to take our lovely breed forward. Temperaments were good and much of the movement impressive. All of that said I was delighted with my class winners and places and some classes were so big that good dogs had to go cardless.I thought my final line-up just to my type.

Spaniel (Cocker) - Good Citizen Dog Scheme Dog

Entries: 12 Absentees: 2

1ST Zahircocker Dream Team Poté Galvez of Kensinova (Imp Ita) (Miss Sarah Mcilmoyle)

 Liver roan with a pleasing head and eye, good length of upper arm, nice layback of shoulder with a balanced outline, keeping topline and good tailset on the move.

 2ND Annilann Bhama Mama (Mrs J L Kitchen)

  Another dog with a nice outline and good topline and tailset when moving. Good front with well boned legs and nice tight feet, well presented.

 3RD Andalasia Gunfire (Miss M Walker)

RES Wilanorah Perfik Scoundrel at Chanmalo (Mr A & Mrs C S Wildman)

VHC Harbethol Look Thats Magic for Kevuliawin (Mr K D & Mrs J M Winder)

Minor Puppy Dog

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST Penmartan First Edition (Mrs T A Lewis)

  8 months orange roan baby of nice type. Pleasing head and eye, super bone and good width all through. Moved happily and soundly. A promising puppy enjoying his day.

 Puppy Dog

Entries: 13 Absentees: 4

1ST Fellini of La Vie Magnifique at Manchela (Imp Hun) (Mr M J & Mr M F Masters & Dott)

  Liver roan with a pleasing head, tight eye and a lovely cockery outline. This dog needs to be handled to appreciate his width of front and length of upperam, good neck and shoulders. Shown in excellent coat as is usual from this exhibitor. Moved soundly and with confidence holding a level topline. Pleased to award Best Puppy in Breed in agreement with my co-judge.

  2ND Glenbrows Galanthus (Mr T D & Mrs H L Harrison)

  Another puppy with a great outline, a little more reserved on the move today,but was sound. In good coat, lovely front, legs and feet. Nice rounded hind quarters and good turn of stifle, Attractive head and dark eye. 2 nice puppies.

3RD Ryallcourt in Kahoots with Oakrosa (Mrs R Dennis)

RES Chezzas Personalized Blend (Mrs C Stokes-Harrell)

VHC Wilcaro Wanted at Sharemead (Mrs C W Share-Jones)

3029. Spaniel (Cocker) - Junior Dog

Entries: 15 Absentees: 2

1ST Merrysoul Everybody’s Talking at Bocablue (Miss J K Pop)

  What a lovely red dog! Was surprised on handling at how much rib and body he has. His head is lovely with a melting expression and nice dark eye of correct shape. Super well boned legs and a good front, shown in lovely coat and condition he moved soundly, keeping a level topline and tail carriage. Shortlisted for the CC.

 2ND Annilann Mister Ploppins (Miss J, Mrs L & Mr M Ray & Challands)

  Blue roan of nice type with a good outline. Nice head and good expression, well ribbed body but I thought would benefit from carrying a little less weight. He moved soundly and merrily.

 3RD Topday Break Dance (Miss J Mcbride)

RES Edasiy Dream Upon A Star by Sheigra (Imp Can) (Mrs C A West)

VHC Witko Fly to The Moon (Miss Kv & Mr Za Jones & Bromhead)

3030. Spaniel (Cocker) - Yearling Dog

Entries: 21 Absentees: 2

1ST Sh Ch Ryallcourt Grand Slam (ai) JW (Ms P Whitehead)

  Very cockery black and white with a great outline, Super neck and shoulders, good length of upperarm. Lovely head, dark eye and good expression. Moved soundly and happily.

 2ND Charbonnel Chaperone at Kerrijoy (Mrs K Brennan)

  Black, close up to 1, Short, compact body with good ribs, nicely boned legs and neat feet. Good turn of stifle, shown in good coat, moved soundly.

 3RD Topday Northern Dancer (Miss J Mcbride)

RES Bullworks Starboy (Miss Fd Drottsgaard)

VHC Annilann Da Business at Wissant JW (Miss M & Miss M Brothwell)

3031. Spaniel (Cocker) - Undergraduate Dog

Entries: 17 Absentees: 5

1ST Zakova Sandman (Mrs S E Warrington)

  Orange roan of nice cockery type. Short cobby body, good legs and feet. In good coat, moved well keeping his topline.

 2ND Riondel Amadeus at Alisma (Mr D Craig)

  Cockery type of blue roan, good legs and feet, nice bend of stifle. Shown in good coat and moved happily and soundly. Preferred head of 1.

 3RD Delightful Hunter Legendary at Silverdust JW (Miss K Covington)

RES Chataway Let’s Jive JW (Mrs S Walton)

VHC Edasiy Dream Upon A Star by Sheigra (Imp Can) (Mrs C A West)

3032. Spaniel (Cocker) - Graduate Dog

Entries: 16 Absentees: 1

1ST Rayol The Journalist (Mrs E & Miss C Roberts & Smith)

  Loved this black who is just my type! Cockery and short coupled, he has a pleasing head, nice dark well shaped eye, good front and feet. Moved well keeping a level topline, shortlisted for the CC

 2ND Topday Stars Aligned (Miss Taya Hughes)

  12 month old blue with pleasing head and expression. Nicely boned legs and neat feet, moved soundly keeping his topline. Should do well with maturity.

 3RD Zheridons Tradeoff with Hebdene (Mrs J Kengyelics)

RES Lynwater Moon Walk (Miss J & Miss K Maclean & Scotland)

VHC Whinburn Walk The Moon to Wensum JW (Mrs B M Ward)

3033. Spaniel (Cocker) - Post Graduate Dog

Entries: 16 Absentees: 4

1ST Vadim of Merrily (Mrs S Cottebrune)

  Loved the cockery type of this red dog. Lovely head, dark eye and expression. Super angulation, lovely bone and neat feet, moved with style. He was in superb condition. Shortlisted for the CC

 2ND Chativore Ocean Commotion (Mrs S Gladman)

  Another cockery, short-coupled boy. Blue with a cobby body, good legs and feet, pleasing head and eye, moved well. He looked a bit short of coat to complete the picture but couldn’t be denied his place here.

 3RD Pearkim Pietro (Mrs G E Pearce-Gudger)

RES Meggiemac Black Pearl (Mrs K & Mr B Mcshane)

VHC Canyonn Black Caviar JW (Miss D & Mrs S Young)

3034. Spaniel (Cocker) - Mid Limit Dog

Entries: 15 Absentees: 0

1ST Shaggylands Midnight Train JW (Mrs S J Terry)

  Nice cockery type blue I have admired from the ringside. He has a pleasing head and eye, lovely legs and feet a short back and good strong quarters. He moved soundly and happily – I felt he just lacked a bit of coat today for top honours.

 2ND Kerriglow Summer Solstice (Miss L Davies)

  Red with a lovely head and soft expression. Very cockery type with lovely bone and good feet, he has plenty of substance. Shown in good condition, moved well.

 3RD Plaiglen Mojito (Ms F Glendinning)

RES Withiflor Touchstone JW (Miss S J M Ellison)

VHC Carmelfair Corocenzo at Oxfordogs (Mrs S Saunders)

3035. Spaniel (Cocker) - Limit Dog

Entries: 10 Absentees: 2

1ST Lindridge Harbour Lights (Mrs A P Hackett)

  Light blue with very short, well-ribbed and cobby body. Lovely head and dark eye. Moved soundly and merrily – shown in excellent coat and condition.

2ND Sunset D’hell Ultimus (Mrs J Sablons)

 Lovely black and tan with great outline. Pleasing head and eye, good neck and shoulders, moved soundly and merrily keeping his topline.

3RD La Scales Berlin with Chazbaz (Imp Hun) (Mrs S A Wright)

RES Villaspaniol Sunny Delight (Mr & Mrs D Rofe)

VHC Durham Blue (Mrs J Furzer)

3036. Spaniel (Cocker) - Open Dog

Entries: 37 Absentees: 8

1ST Sh Ch Lindridge Front Runner (Mrs A P Hackett)

  A lovely class with good dogs having to go cardless, was headed by this light orange roan who is masculine and sturdy. He has a lovely shape, excellent neck and shoulders, solid legs and super feet. He has a correct front, big ribs, good turn of stifle and a nice round bum! He moved out soundly keeping a level topline and correct tail carriage. He was shown in lovely coat and condition and I was pleased to award him the CC in excellent company.

 2ND Esqueen Give A Gift for Cachel (Imp Pol) (Mrs T Beswick)

  Blue roan close up to 1. I saw this dog when he was first shown and liked him then. He has now matured and has a lovely head and expression and dark, correct eye. Lovely legs and feet, short and square with big ribs and good width of thigh. Moved out soundly and keeping his topline and tailset. Pleased to award him the Res CC.

 3RD Rayol Look Hu's Talkin (Mrs E & Miss C Roberts & Smith)

 Completed a trio of lovely dogs in this class.

RES Sh Ch/dk/lv/se Ch Allert's Baileys Se Jv-22 Se V-24 (Mrs T & Mr B & Mrs R Johansson & Johansson & Govik)

VHC Sh Ch Bencleuch Before The Storm (Mr R K Maguire)

3037. Spaniel (Cocker) - Field Trial Dog

Entries: 0 Absentees: 0

3038. Spaniel (Cocker) - Special Working Gundog Dog

Entries: 0 Absentees: 0

3039. Spaniel (Cocker) - Veteran Dog

Entries: 25 Absentees: 9

1ST Topday Jo's Dan The Man (Miss J Mcbride)

  8 year old blue roan with a lovely head and dark eye. He is short-coupled, has big ribs and moved soundly keeping a level topline. Presented in lovely coat – really just my type and unlucky to meet such a top quality bitch for BVIB.

2ND Sh Ch Pearkim Pokemon at Luanshya JW VW (Mrs J E Smith)

  Orange roan, another 8 year old presented in lovely coat. He looked a handful to handle but moved soundly keeping his topline. Pleasing head and eye, short coupled with good width of thigh and well angulated.

 3RD Kalispell Couer De Lion (Mrs C Barber-Ball)

RES Kalispell Beaspoke JW (Mrs K Scott)

VHC Belltrees Kandyman (Mrs M & Mr N Cleland)

Jane Mitchell (Judge)