Lancashire Heeler Association

Vulnerable Native Breeds - Field Spaniel - Critiques

15th August 2026

I would very much like to thank the Committee for the opportunity to judge at this special show.

My hard-working stewards kept the previous breeds and my classes moving very well. Thank you!

Field Spaniel Puppy (1,0)

1. James' BLEIDDIAID ANNIE POWER 9 month Liver Bitch, pleasing balance to this youngster, sweetest expression, very nice in skull shape, not wide with the desired work unde the eye, lovely shape and length to muzzle. Dark eye adds to her expression. Well feathered ear is set low and of good length. Strong in neck which has the desired reach. Good layback of shoulder and return, super bone for age. Good depth and width to ribs for age, brisket well developed. Long ribs as desired, strong loin, correct croup and tailset. Undocked and carried tail in corrrect position. Well muscled rear quarters for age, correct in moderate stifle, straight hocks and with tight feet. Lively driving action from this youngster, not heavy on her feet, tail in constant motion and lovely topline held when stacked or gaiting. Coat is coming fine here with good texture. Needs time to finish but quite promising I feel. 

Field Spaniel Special Yearling (2,0)

1.Stone & Parvin's SONNENTEND EXPRESSO LOVE 15 months Liver Bitch, pleasing height with sound outline in profile. Correct skull for age, with ear set and length as desired, good muzzle shape with tight flews and clean throat. Layback of shoulder is good, return of upper arm is fairly well balanced. Good length to foreleg. Deep enough ribs at the moment, she needs time to drop and fill. Strong through topline and loin. Well muscled in rear with a moderate stifle. Good feet, tight and of correct size. Moved out straght and true, needs time to finish but promising.Carried her tail well.

2.James' BLEIDDIAID DAWN RUN 9 month Dog, litter mate to the Puppy, Liver and quite lovely in profile. Very pleasing in head, nicely proportioned and with correct shape and planes. Pleasing stop and eye shape, dark hazel in tone, lovely muzzle, strong and muscular neck, straight into clean well set shoulders, lovely return and good amount of bone. Excellent depth to rib for age, enough brisket. Super through topline and loin, well muscled rear quarters with correct stifles and strong hocks. Moved soundly and straight with adequate drive for age. Pushed 1 very close for class. Good future I think. BP

Field Spaniel Open (3,0)

1. Shiptons' BEL CH HEARTWOOD MISHULES ALL IS POSSIBLE WITH CALICO (IMP USA) JW BW24 3 year old Black and Tan Bitch, very near the finished article here, good height, lovely in silhouette, super feminine expression in a lovely shaped skull. Pleasing eye shae and colour good brows, stop and muzzle. Strong neck flows into lovely shoulders, super in upper arm and bone, topline, long ribs and brisket are strong and pleasing. Short enough in loin, lovely croup and tail set. Hard conditioning in rear quarters, correct stifle and hock. Lovely sound driving action, with correct tail carriage. Tight feet. BoB

2. James' KINGSMIST GOLDEN FUTURE FOR BLEIDDIAID JW 4 year old Black Bitch, another excellent exhibit which pushed 1 for the class, preferred the expression here, her dark eye is just lovely. Excellent balance to foreface, lovely muzzle and ear set. Strong in neck with well laid shoulders and correct upper arm, super bone with strong pasterns. Lovely feet fore and aft. I slightly preferred the topline on 1 today, but this one is strong and of good length to ribs and strong in loin. Good depth to rib too. Well muscled in rear with a lovely croup and tailset, I preferred tail carriage here. Lovely sound mover, straight and true. Absolutely nit-picking to sepaerate two lovely bitches. RBoB

3.Shiptons' BEL CH BROOMEECE FIRE CRACKER OVER MISHULES BW24 smart looking Dog, nearly 7, lovely in height and profile. Attractive in head and eye, with good shoulders, deep rib and strong topline. Lovely muscling throughout. Sadly, showing some stiffness when on the move.