Goosnargh & Longridge Agricultural Society

Goosnargh & Longridge Agricultural Society – Saturday 11th July 2026

A big thank you to David Howarth and the committee at Goosnargh & Longridge Agricultural Society for inviting me to judge Cocker Spaniels, English Springer and Welsh Springer Spaniels — it was a fabulous day. I’m especially grateful to my fantastic stewards, who did a stellar job at keeping the ring running efficiently throughout the morning. 

Cocker Spaniel

Puppy (1 Entry) Abs: 0

1st – Proudler’s Kimapa Kuromi Karrot

10-month-old Orange Roan bitch with a lot to like. She is square and compact. Nice head shape with square muzzle, well set ears. Good depth of chest, developing well for her age. Good spring of ribs with short loin. Her coat is lovely, flat to the body with good silky texture. She really comes alive on the move; her tail never stopped! Completely at one with her handler. Happy to award her Best Puppy in Breed.

Junior (1 Entry) Abs: 0

1st – Davies’ Annaside Wish Upon a Star

14-month-old Black Bitch, whose presentation really is first class. She has a feminine head with distinct stop and beautiful melting expression. Nice reach of neck and fine shoulder. Good front assembly. She is well developed all through, showing good width and depth of chest. Tail well set, and good bend of stifle with let down hocks. She moved round the ring effortlessly in the heat, displaying reach and drive from the rear, using her tail well as she went. Happy to award her Best of Breed and thrilled to hear she later went Reserve Best in Show. 

Post Graduate (3 Entries) Abs: 0

1st – Leyland’s Crankwoods Quick Step JW

2-year-old Black Dog. He has a good masculine head with a soft expression. Neck and shoulders flow nicely into a well angulated front. There is no denying this boys masculinity, showing strength throughout with compact body, well sprung ribs and strong topline which he held on the move. Displayed good drive from rear, with good tail action. Happy to award Reserve Best of Breed.

2nd – Walker’s Andalasia Gunfire

2-year-old Blue Roan Dog, who is maturing nicely, presenting a square outline when stacked, not overdone in any way. Very balanced head piece, distinct stop and well-set ears. His angulation is moderate and balanced both front and rear. Another who has a strong and sturdy body with good ribs. Well-muscled all throughout. On the move he went out steadily with good drive, would benefit from more tail action. 

3rd – Proudler’s Kimapa Kwackers Kwtch

Open (3 Entries) Abs: 2

1st – Proudler’s Kimapa Kwackers Kalon JW

2-year-old Liver Roan Dog, who has such a happy disposition in the ring, he was loving every second. Nicely proportioned head with good stop. Well boned, and strong throughout. Good spring of rib and short loin. Balanced angulation front and rear. Well-muscled quarters which he used well on the move displaying good reach and drive, with an ever-wagging tail. 

English Springer Spaniel

Puppy (1 Entry) Abs: 0

1st – Calvert’s Calvdale Infinity

11-month-old liver and white bitch who immediately caught my eye. Such a lovely type, with a well-balanced outline with everything in the right place. Delightful head with soft expression. Clean neck leading to sloping shoulders. Very good strength and depth in body for her age. Her angulation front and rear is moderate and balanced. Good tight feet. Moved out very well, showing the typical action for the breed, covering the ground with ease and holding her outline. I will follow her career with interest, happy to award Best of Breed and Best Puppy in Breed.

Junior (1 Entry) Abs: 0

1st – Calvert’s Calvdale Lizzie Stark

Litter sister to puppy class winner, this bitch has many of the same remarks. She too presents a lovely outline, with everything flowing together nicely. Feminine head piece, with good eye shape and colour. She is well boned and shows maturity in her well-developed chest and spring of rib. Her coat was presented in fabulous condition. As above she moved out well with ease showing efficient ground covering action, just found her slightly narrower behind than her sister. Again, will watch how she progresses with interest. 

Post Graduate (1 Entry) Abs: 0

1st – House’s Gleadsbury Mad About the Boy JW

Attractive 2-year-old liver and white dog, who has a masculine well developed head with well set ears. He is strong and compact in body, with good depth of chest and spring of rib. He is balanced in angulation, with moderate bend of stifle. He moved out well showing good reach and drive, but moved a little close behind today. 

Open (1 Entry) Abs: 1

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Puppy (1 Entry) Abs: 0

1st – Chandler’s Chanangel Kiss Cam

The first thing in my notes about this 9-month-old bitch say ‘full of life and exuberance!’ She is of lovely type and presented a balanced flowing outline when stacked, everything right for her age. Nice feminine head and expression, with well defined stop. Good neck leading to sloping shoulder. Depth of chest and rib super for her age. When settled, she showed herself off well on the move displaying sound and ground covering action, using her tail well. Happy to award her Best Puppy in Breed.

Junior (0 Entries)

Post Graduate (1 Entry) Abs: 1

Open (1 Entry) Abs:0

1st – Chandler’s Sh Ch Chanangel Jo Sugden JW ShCEx OSW

5-year-old dog who has a lovely type, with nothing overdone. He has a masculine, balanced head piece with gentle expression and well-set ears. Good length of neck, leading to well-placed sloping shoulders. Deep brisket and well sprung ribs. Nice length of body, with slight arch over the loin and strong topline. Good angulation throughout. Coat and presentation were excellent quality. Strong hindquarters which allowed him to move out well showing a powerful gait. Happy to award him Best of Breed.

Claire Dolan