Manchester Dog Show Society

Manchester DSS

17th January 2026

Kooikerhondje

Dogs

Puppy

1: DUNFORD, Mr Philip Arthur Gijs (imp Nld), just 6-month-old young man who is good for size and has promise. Moved out well for his age and is balanced in angulation.

Post Graduate

1: DAVIES, Mrs Carly & DAVIES, Mr Ian Twybrook Barenhauter, balanced and typy, he is very sound on the move and uses himself well. Good topline and well set and carried tail. BD

2: MARSDEN, Ms S A Gladsheim Opening Gambit JW, similar in type and size, he is balanced all though and another who is sound. Just preferred the expression of the winner today. RBD

Open

1: GUTTERIDGE, Mrs Sarah Alison & GUTTERIDGE, Mr Wayn Benitin Trojan Of Geduld, good for size, he pleases for head and expression and looks good in profile, would like him better coming towards me. Good for heart room.

2: DAVIES, Mrs Carly & DAVIES, Mr Ian Millhanger Kemboy, super head and expression, correct bone, he just lost his outline in profile today which cost him, well-presented and a super colour.

Veteran

1: WILLIAMS, Miss S E Cairnbraid Onwaba Lukimbi Of Gladsheim (Imp Bel, 10-year-old in wonderful condition and moving out really well. Super for type and size. Excellent head and expression.

2: GUY, Mrs Katy Jane & GUY, Mr Andrew Gladsheim Eleodoro At Kerelkoor, 8-year-old, fit as a flea. Super size and type, good topline and tailset. Not quite the reach of the winner today

Bitches

Puppy

1: JONES, Mr Derek Moonhaven Sundborn Spirit Naf, 6-month-old and coming along the right lines, she just needs time and confidence and she be away. Super for type. BP

Junior

1: JONES, Mr Derek Moonhaven Sundborn Spirit Naf

Post Graduate

1: WILLIAMS, Miss S E Gladsheim Phoenix Rising, excellent type and shape, delightful for head and expression in super condition, she really moves out well.

Open

1: JOHNSON, Miss C Ch Valleyrise Illustration, A really super bitch, presented in wonderful condition and showing excellent Kooikerhondje type. She is totally balanced, with correct proportions, a feminine head and alert, intelligent expression. Sound on the move, she displays the correct easy, flowing action with good reach and drive, maintaining her outline at all times. Her coat and distinctive markings are well presented, and she carries her well set, plumed tail correctly on the move. A very convincing performance today. BB & BOB.

2: GUTTERIDGE, Mrs Sarah Alison & GUTTERIDGE, Mr Wayn Twybrook Rotkappchen Of Geduld, decent for size and type, she is feminine and has a good topline, not quite the front of the winner.

3: DUNFORD, Mr Philip Arthur Millhanger Victoria Plum

Veteran

1: JOHNSON, Miss C Sensation Vom Tespelkooi Of Valleyrise VW, A remarkable 10 year old who truly belies her age and remains as sound as a pound. She shows all the hallmarks of a quality Kooikerhondje, with correct proportions, balance, and a feminine head with that characteristic gentle yet alert expression. Still moving with an easy, efficient action, she maintains her outline and carriage with confidence. Her condition and fitness are a real credit and demonstrate the inherent soundness and longevity of the breed. RBB

2: WILLIAMS, Miss S E Daniella Vom Thyrowberg To Gladsheim (Imp Ger): A 13 year old in the most wonderful condition, who truly moves out like a youngster. She remains in super shape and unmistakably correct for type, balanced and sound throughout. Her fitness and ease of movement at this age are a real credit and speak volumes for the inherent soundness, moderation, and longevity that make this breed so special.

3: GUY, Mrs Katy Jane & GUY, Mr Andrew Cirtap's Prinses Bynton Ida Rose Mk (imp Swe) VW

Lee A S Cox (Judge)