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Breed Results: Spaniel (Welsh Springer) (Day 4)

Can I thank the RKC and in particular the whole team of volunteers who help deliver this wonderful amazing show. It’s a fabulous show and much loved around the world, please enjoy every moment of it. Thank you for an absolutely fantastic honour to judge our wonderful breed at Crufts 2026. A Huge thank you for the kind hospitality I loved every moment of it. I thank my stewards Miss K Tress and Mrs H Tress for their efficiency and kindness.

What I was hoping for was to find a typical Welsh Springer Spaniel and not simply a red and white spaniel of all different shapes. Today I was able to find this in my winners. However I have a few concerns, I found many bad mouths which isn’t acceptable, take a moment and look at the mouths during the development of the dogs from puppy to adult. Also balance of the dog is important, short legs long bodies detract from a true Welsh Springer Spaniel also maybe measure your dog’s height I did.

Having said that I totally enjoyed my day we have only so many placings and sometimes its hard to leave out exhibits that you’ve liked in the past but as I’ve said every dog has its days. Enjoy every moment of this fantastic spectacle of a dog show congratulations everybody and thank you.

3130. Spaniel (Welsh Springer) - Good Citizen Dog Scheme Dog

Entries: 5 Absentees: 0

1ST 18129 - Eurion Jasper (Miss E K Green)

 He certainly didn’t look his age of 12 years young he looked a good overall shape and outline, good depth of chest and well developed ribs, good quarters which he used when on the move. Lots to like about and congratulations

2ND 18145 - Islanza Hey Dude (Mrs S & Mr B R Leach)

 For me today I like him on the stack but sadly he carried his tail I little high for my liking which does spoil his overall outline when on the move.

  3RD 18079 - Slapestones Orapa (Mrs A Bascombe)

RES 18089 - Cerysan Limited Edition (Mrs C K Levy)

VHC 18123 - Julita Rukester (Miss M C Gough)

3132. Spaniel (Welsh Springer) - Puppy Dog

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1ST 18072 - Westaway Return Call to Kazval (Imp Nor) (K Anderson)

 I genuinely love happy go lucky puppies and he had this in bucket loads, how his handler held it together was to be congratulated. His head and expression does need to break but with time it will, but his overall shape and outline is good to see. when he got his act together he moved well but he has time, his movement in profile was true and good. His body is balanced, good ribs and strong quarters. pleased to award him BPIB today. congratulations

  2ND 18167 - Merchinetes Taliesin at Typica (Mrs J M Rees)

A little stronger in head than I would like but good overall in body, good forechest and well developed deep brisket strong couplings and good strong quarters, today he was little proud of his tail but he is a puppy and it was all new to him and exciting. Presented in fabulous coat and condition.

3133. Spaniel (Welsh Springer) - Junior Dog

Entries: 7 Absentees: 0

1ST 18143 - Menstonia Endurance JW (Mrs C Knowles)

 This young dog is very much without mistake a Welsh Springer Spaniel, so much to like about from his classic head and expression to his strong quarters. He is free from any exaggeration at all in all departments. I was quite taken with him. He has good well sprung ribs, body is well balanced with good height to legs, strong loin and good strong finish to croup, which enables him to carry his tail correctly, not above his back.. His profile movement was true and clean. Much to like about this young dog he must have a bright future.

 2ND 18167 - Merchinetes Taliesin at Typica (Mrs J M Rees)

2nd in puppy but in this class he came into his own, settled and looked more at home. I loved his overall profile style and outline, again displaying many of the characteristics of the breed.

   3RD 18080 - Menstonia Endless Dreams JW (Mrs G Bennion)

RES 18088 - Lenamore Renegade (ai) (Miss P & Mr R & Mr N Burchmore & Bowd & Smith)

VHC 18159 - Trenzalore’s Spearhead (Miss S Pettett)

3134. Spaniel (Welsh Springer) - Yearling Dog

Entries: 11 Absentees: 0

A good strong class of some very pleasing youngsters in this class today, I wish them all well for the future.

1ST 18117 - Whistledown Lord Charles Int/nor/dk Jch Hejcw 25 (Mr Ef & Mr Tg Fusco & Galasso) Well just how much this young dog pushed the DCC winner hard today, I loved his overall shape, outline and conformation. So well balanced in all departments. His strong neck blended cleanly into well angulated shoulders, good forechest and well developed depth of chest, well sprung ribs and strong loin. His overall condition from muscle tone to coat was fabulous. He stands on good legs which emphasised his good and true balance. His movement was so true moving well both fore and aft but he came into his own on profile movement his footfall was a pleasure to see. I was delighted to be able to award him the RDCC today congratulations.

  2ND 18118 - Gilstonia Run Red Rum for Aprilflash (Miss C J & Mr I Gaylor & Robertson) I admired this dog when he first entered the ring, I like to see dogs come into the ring and move around first it doesn’t matter if they play as it’s a time to just enjoy the atmosphere and general feel of the carpet. This he did, I liked him very much he reminded me of his much admired sire. The size and balance is very good, not overdone in anyway. Good head and eye displaying a fabulous expression, good strong neck leading into well placed shoulders, his good upper arm enabled him to move with forward reach and he used his quarters well to push and drive. All the best for the future.

  3RD 18136 - Slapestones Diminco (Mrs L J & Mrs T & Mr A Jackson & Ritchie & Jackson)

RES 18130 - Merchinetes Padrig (Mrs A & Mr T Griffiths)

VHC 18140 - Santallina Coroebus (Mr A G & Mr R Johnson & Langley)

3135. Spaniel (Welsh Springer) - Post Graduate Dog

Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

1ST 18097 - Bronnydene Fly Red Kite (Mrs S P Chimes) he won this class today on his overall movement covering the ground well driving from his rear strong action. Pleasing in head, good well angulated shoulders , good depth or chest, well sprung ribs, good couplings and strong quarters.

  2ND 18102 - Nyliram Poker Face of Roxdale (Mrs R & Mrs D Dimond & White)

He needed a to display a tad more enthusiasm today and believe me I understand that frustration… again I like his overall conformation and many similar remarks as winner today. I was particularly impressed with his strong forechest and good overall depth of brisket.

 3RD 18113 - Ffrind Ffyddlon Van Raamvliet (Imp Nld) (Ms G Ellis)

RES 18139 - Nyliram Paparazzi (Miss R L Jessup)

3136. Spaniel (Welsh Springer) - Limit Dog

Entries: 6 Absentees: 1

1ST 18107 - Santallina Off and Running JW (Mr I & Mrs D K Douglas)

He is well balanced with good length of leg, and strong body, good ribs and strong couplings, strong in quarters which he used on the move, with good reach in front from his well angulated shoulders. I found his head a little strong for my preference but it is still well balanced and in overall balance to his body. He is presented in first class order both in coat and muscle tone which to be fair hasn’t been that easy with our very wet winter.

   2ND 18181 - Toftwood Ziggy Starman (Mrs G & Mr P P & Miss N Short)

I preferred this dogs head overall, he is so handsome. A smaller more compact dog than winner today but still well balanced overall. I found him to have good overall qualities with nothing exaggerated at all. Presented in top class coat and condition, moved freely around the ring and in total harmony with his handler.

  3RD 18141 - Glenbrows Erasmus for Gilpeta (Mr P & Mrs G Johnstone)

RES 18087 - Killena Shadow Dancing (ai) (Mrs W A Buckwell)

VHC 18089 - Cerysan Limited Edition (Mrs C K Levy)

3137. Spaniel (Welsh Springer) - Open Dog

Entries: 11 Absentees: 1

1ST 18125 - Sh Ch Nyliram Born This Way JW (Mrs J Graham)

This young dog gave absolutely everything today, his attitude almost exploded as he demanded attention. Like his size being so well balanced, in my opinion he fits the general appearance of a Welsh springer in full detail from his size and colour to his movement which is quick and active covering the ground with ease, displaying plenty of drive as he moves. His head his so well balanced nothing overdone in anyway eye colour enhances his wonderful expression, he has good well developed prosternum, good depth of chest and strong loin. His quarters and tail carriage are a pleasure to see. He never stopped showing from the moment I awarded him the DCC to the moment he won BOB. And then later in the group ring he was shorted listed, just the icing on the cake. Congratulations.

2ND 18071 - Sh Ch Eiriandylis by George (Ms Jo Allen), this dog is built on a lighter frame than winner but not by much, he is such a star, his head is so well balanced with a good kind expression, strong neck and well angulated shoulders, good depth of chest and strong well sprung ribs. Strong loin and good powerful quarters he moved with purpose and drive displaying that good ground covering action using the large ring to his advantage.

  3RD 18119 - Sh Ch Heniveruce King of Brewers for Aprilflash ShCEx (Miss C J & Mr I Gaylor & Robertson)

RES 18197 - Balt/cze/sl Ch Bedrik Llyn Sonata (Mr V Yankovskiy)

VHC 18200 - Lv/lt Ch Redsprings Gareth Petrowich (Mrs Az Zavodilova)

3139. Spaniel (Welsh Springer) - Special Working Gundog Dog

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST 18131 - Int/nld/dk/pol Ch Isfryn On The Spot (M Groot)

I’m certain this dog could do a full days work enjoying himself as he goes, he displayed all the required characteristics of a Welsh springer, active and very good on the move. His movement is a pleasure to see, presented in fabulous hard condition and really good coat. At 10 years young he has a fabulous head end expression his eyes tell a story as he looks at you. Congratulations on such a wonderful dog.

3140. Spaniel (Welsh Springer) - Veteran Dog

Entries: 10 Absentees: 2

I find personally find judging the veteran class one of the most rewarding classes both in seeing exhibits enjoying the day out but also see the longevity of the breed.

1ST 18105 - Int/multi Ch Lentigos Jakob Se Vch (Ms T Dolinina)

Standing he looked every bit a Welsh springer spaniel nothing overdone in any way, his head is balanced, good length of neck, clean shoulders, well angulated and has one of the best upper arm angulations which allows him to move with a free flowing movement especially when viewed in profile movement. His body is strong and well muscled, good strong loin and powerful quarters.

 2ND 18174 - Int/multi Ch Easy Victory Adea Ejw'17 Vww'24 (Mgr J A Samsel)

My notes say again every bit a Welsh springer spaniel by that I mean not just a red and white dog. He looked fabulous, so much to say about, he is so well balanced and clean in outline. Presented in hard well-muscled condition and in great coat. He had to be good as he was placed 2nd over a great favourite of mine.

  3RD 18126 - Sh Ch Taimere's Twister Round Nyliram JW ShCM VW (Mrs J Graham)

RES 18135 - Sh Ch Slapestones Diamond Mine JW (Mrs & Mrs Ritchie & Gillham)

VHC 18193 - Llon Derwen Dar at Gwynmarren (Mrs P Wren)

3141. Spaniel (Welsh Springer) - Good Citizen Dog Scheme Bitch

Entries: 9 Absentees: 3

1ST 18091 - Hillpark Queen Bee for Cerysan Awb (Mrs Ap Caldwell)

At 10years young I loved her she reminded me of why I love this breed so much. Her head and expression is so very pretty for all to see she didn’t put a foot wrong today and certainly enjoyed her moment on the green carpet.

 2ND 18144 - Glenbrows Hopefulness (Mr M C & Mrs E Lamport)

Another lovely bitch of top quality, I particularly liked her head and expression in fact everything about her. From her strong body good overall balance and the best of quarters, which she used on the move to great advantage.

 3RD 18156 - Benoveor Endless Love at Rubydown (Mrs J M Morgan)

RES 18164 - Amanshe Enchanted Spirit (Miss A Primmer)

VHC 18074 - Roxdale Wispa by Kylowen (B & K Attwood)

3142. Spaniel (Welsh Springer) - Minor Puppy Bitch

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST 18148 - Helgen Soey (Mrs D J & Miss H K H Bonser & Hadfied)

Stood alone in this class but wasn’t totally comfortable with her soundings which can be daunting for such a youngster, however when she moved around the ring she oozed confidence.

3143. Spaniel (Welsh Springer) - Puppy Bitch

Entries: 6 Absentees: 1

1ST 18104 - Rubydown Summer Joy (Mr C V & Mrs F S L Dixon)

My notes simply say just lovely I liked everything about her from her head to her tail. She was a pleasure to judge and so very pleasing in all departments. Her head and expression is a delight to see. She moved like she owned the ring and when it came to the best puppy challenge she totally enjoyed her moment of playing with the dog puppy. Overall she presented a top quality puppy. She should have a bright future and I wish her all the best.

2ND 18190 - Amblelight Meadow Orchid (Mrs S Wallace)

Again lots to like about this youngster, balanced in body she presented good overall conformation, lots to like about her she moved very well covering the ground with easy.

3RD 18153 - Luneville Water Lily (Mrs R & Mr D Moore)

RES 18157 - Rubydown Summer Magic (Mrs J M Morgan)

VHC 18074 - Roxdale Wispa by Kylowen (B & K Attwood)

3144. Spaniel (Welsh Springer) - Junior Bitch

Entries: 9 Absentees: 2

1ST 18110 - Glenbrows Alana (Miss Anne Ducourtioux)

Wow was my first comment, and then I go on to say what a very pretty bitch of top quality, I love her head and expression, strong neck and clean and well angulated shoulders, true front, she has ample sternum, excellent depth of chest, good strong not over done body. She has great finish to her quarters which enabled her to carry her tail in the correct position. She was presented in gleaming coat and condition. When she moved it was brilliant to see her move especially in profile, her footfall was perfect. Overall she is so well balanced which does allow her shine and shout Welsh springer spaniel. I did consider her for top honours and she wasn’t very far away she just needed that extra bit of body which at just 14 months she will get as time moves on and matures. Congratulations to owner and breeders alike.

  2ND 18142 - Menstonia Endless Mist JW (Mrs C Knowles)

Similar remarks to winner, she has a classic head being so well balanced, good overall outline and conformation, good length of neck strong and fitting well into sloping well angulated shoulders. She moved with such ease covering the ground well. Close up to winner today.

3RD 18162 - Charlott L&s Baloover (Ms G.p. Płaczek)

RES 18190 - Amblelight Meadow Orchid (Mrs S Wallace)

VHC 18101 - Roxdale Drink Up Thy Zider with Ceryspring (Ms K Crofts)

3145. Spaniel (Welsh Springer) - Yearling Bitch

Entries: 10 Absentees: 0

1ST 18147 - Sh Ch Santallina Olympic Flame over Vynesbrook JW (Mr M G Lewin)

What a delight to judge her today, she provides everything that is required from the breed standard of a Welsh springer, her head is so well balanced to her body and her expression is so very pretty and her eyes tell you a story. She is so well built from her head, good length of neck and clean shoulders, good depth of brisket and strong body and good couplings, she has good length of leg to height ratio, in fact overall she demands attention. Presented in tip top coat and condition I was delighted to award her the RBCC today and im sure she will go on to many more awards. Congratulations to owners and breeders alike.

 2ND 18170 - Slapestones Finsch JW (Mr A, Mrs T C & Miss D T Ritchie)

Lots to like about this bitch, I see she is litter mate to my BCC today. She covers the ground with ease with her free flowing movement. Well balanced head in totally proportion to her body, good length of neck and strong body, good ribs and good firm loin. Her strong quarters enabled her to move well with drive from her rear.

 3RD 18128 - Slapestones Catoca (Mrs S L & Mr J R Graham)

RES 18184 - Don's Millicent Dk/no/int Jch Njv-25 Jww-25 (Mr Ns Strom)

VHC 18094 - Fascinellie Serendipity (Miss S Ceriati)

3146. Spaniel (Welsh Springer) - Post Graduate Bitch

Entries: 13 Absentees: 1

1ST 18095 - Chanangel White Rose (Mrs A Chandler)

I liked this youngster very much, she presents a good overall picture and outline, presented in top coat and condition, handled to perfection. She was everything I was looking for today, her head is so well balanced displaying enough stop, good over skull in fact nothing exaggerated at all. Good length of neck set into clean well angulated shoulders, good well sprung ribs and strong loin, good finish to croup and strong quarters. She moved so well and in total harmony with her handler.

  2ND 18121 - Ferndel Rossana at Cadehill (Mrs C A Gibson)

How I love this bitch, from her head to her tail she oozes quality, her balance overall is so good that being good length of leg to her body. Her strong good length of neck and good body and strong quarters. She just lacked that extra sparkle in her coat, however she moved well and in profile movement she displayed just how well balanced she is.

 3RD 18098 - Eiriandylis Confusion (Ms Sa Cochrane)

RES 18182 - Nyliram Hold My Hand at Isfryn (Ms T Smith)

VHC 18172 - Nyliram Just Dance with Cwrtafon (Mrs D Roberts)

3147. Spaniel (Welsh Springer) - Limit Bitch

Entries: 13 Absentees: 4

1ST 18160 - Slapestones Aykhal at Aarminias (Mrs M L & Mrs A L Place & Halliday)

The saying is every dog has its day and today was hers in full glory. She presented a true Welsh springer outline and breed type nothing exaggerated at all, that being symmetrical, not leggy and built for endurance, she is so well balanced and presented a classy picture of quality. I loved her head and expression so well balanced for her body, good strong neck and clean shoulders, strong well sprung ribs and good strong wide quarters which she certainly put to good use on the move. Her coat and condition was as the standard asks for straight and silky. She moved so well in profile which especially displayed her overall balance everything fitting together. I was absolutely delighted to award her the BCC which I learnt later was to be her 3rd cc which gave her the title of Sh Ch. Congratulations to her owners and breeders alike.

2ND 18187 - Pamicks Dream with Me (Mrs P Tew)

A great favourite of mine I’ve sung her praises before built on a large frame than winner but overall her quality shines though, she as a classic head, strong good length of neck and good strong firm body. She has the best of quarters which she can use when on the move. I love her overall outline and shape. I wish her well.

3RD 18191 - Glenbrows Flame for Tantaraviz (Miss C M Ward)

RES 18092 - Tigerrock Amazing Grace with Willowmeana (R J Casey)

VHC 18081 - Amblelight Adhara JW (Mrs S Blackford)

3148. Spaniel (Welsh Springer) - Open Bitch

Entries: 12 Absentees: 1

1ST 18116 - Nor/se Ch Whistledown Eloise Victoria (Mr Ef & Mr Tg Fusco & Galasso)

She is dam of RDCC winner and I can see why I like her so much, she is so sound in all departments and oozes quality overall. I particularly loved her overall shape and outline. She was presented in tip top condition overall. From her head to her tail I like her and she won a top quality class of bitches with 2nd and 3rd winning top honours from me before. But today was her day she came and won it. she is so very sound, her head and expression is good, strong good length of neck and excellent pro-sternum, good ribs and strong quarters she moved so well.

2ND 18171 - Sh Ch Renascent Bleaberry at Slapestones JW (Imp Usa) (Mrs T & Mrs L Ritchie & Graham)

I was torn between 2nd and 3rd in this class in actual fact it was all of them. Nothing is easy and hard decisions have to be made. Today this bitch was totally out of coat but not condition she was however just off a litter which was understandable. I previously awarded her the RCC, today she won her placing on her good free flowing not hurried movement. Good overall outline and certainly moved well in profile movement. Well done to her owners for keeping her in good hard well-muscled condition.

3RD 18124 - Sh Ch Nyliram Telling Tales JW ShCEx OSW (Mr T Graham)

RES 18093 - Tigerrock Lit De Roses with Willowmeana (R J Casey)

VHC 18188 - Sh Ch Bowdonia Truly Scrumptious (Ms M Thomas)

3149. Spaniel (Welsh Springer) - Field Trial Bitch

Entries: 0 Absentees: 0

3150. Spaniel (Welsh Springer) - Special Working Gundog Bitch

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST 18122 - Summer Nights by Roxdale (Miss S Gilmore) pleasing bitch in all departments, in profile she is very much a welsh springer spaniel and as ive previously said not just a red and white spaniel. I would prefer more positive movement but overall she presented a good picture.

 3151. Spaniel (Welsh Springer) - Veteran Bitch

Entries: 16 Absentees: 5

What a class of fabulous veterans of all different ages. Congratulations everybody it was pleasure to judge and to see the handlers handle to perfection with each and every veteran..

1ST 18198 - Lv/lt/est/slo Ch Redsprings Flur Ddraig Goch (Mrs N Kucerjavaja)

I fell for this bitch who showed to perfection, her quality was fabulous, she’s so well balanced in body and this was displayed fully when on the move, her tail never stopped, so clean in movement and so true fore and aft, her profile movement was a pleasure. I was delighted to award her the best veteran in breed congratulations to all.

2ND 18112 - Benton Small Talk among Tylwyth (Imp Fin) VW (Mr M & Mrs J Dyer)

I have done this bitch well before and today she looked even better than then, I love her quality and overall soundness she is every bit a welsh springer spaniel so well balanced in all departments. She is so very pretty, good front and strong quarters and handled to perfection with sympathy and grace.

 3RD 18168 - Benoveor Can't Buy Me Love (Miss K & Mrs V Reynolds & Mcilwaine)

RES 18127 - Aindrea Harleyquinn (Mrs S L & Mr J R Graham)

VHC 18179 - Ferndel Fire Gem at Toftwood (Mrs G & Mr P P Short)

Mrs Pat Butler-Holley