South West Essex Canine Association

SWECA OPEN SHOW – 31 AUGUST 2026

Thank you to the Society for inviting me and to the very friendly exhibitors for allowing me to judge such a top quality entry of Gundogs. Finally a huge thank you to my stewards Emma and Carol for keeping the ring running so smoothly and efficiently.

AVNSC GUNDOG

Puppy (5, 1 abs)

1.Forbes & Sladden SILVESTRE POP SODA POP AT CANEMAMANS. Bracco Italiano. 10 mths D. Classic head, good reach of neck, level topline, excellent bend of stifle, moved well when settled.

2. Rowbury STORMDANCER KAJAGOOGOO. Weimaraner. 6 mths B. Sweet head, good ay of shoulder, lovely rear angulation, moved well for such a baby.

3. Upton-Lovett & Upton SHARNPHILLY SHE’S A CRACKER WITH ROYDACK.

Special Yearling ( 2, 1 abs)

1. Sladden BRACCORION’S EYE CANDY AT CANEMANMANS. Bracco Italiano. 10 mths B. Classic head, well laid shoilders, well sprung ribs, deep in brisket, good bend of stifle, moved with animation & drive. BEST NSC PUPPY.

Graduate ( 3, 2 abs)

1. Hutton PICCORINO PORTATORE D’AMORE. Bracco Italiano. 3yrs D. Depp in muzzle, strong neck, level topline, well laid shoulders, moved well.

Post Graduate (2)

1. Rowbury & Tranquada STORMDANCER GOO GOO DOLL. Weimaraner. 18 mths B. Well planed head, good reach of neck, well laid shoulders, excellent bend of stifle, moved with drive. RES BEST AVNSC.

2. 2. Sladden CANEMAMANS TWO TIMER JW. Bracco Italiano. 2 yrs D. Strong head, good bend of stifle, deep in brisket, moved well.

Open (4, 2 abs)

1. Stirk SH CH NYLLAUP AKOYA PEARL FOR GRAKAR JW ShCEx OSW. 2 yr B. Took my eye from the moment she entered the ring, feminine head, melting expression, dark eyes, strong neck, level topline, superb lay of shoulder, correct dense coat, moved with animation and drive. Pleased to award her BEST AVNS, GROUP 1 and to see she went on to RBIS.

2. Forbes & Sladden CANEMAMANS PRIMO AL FINE JE. Bracco Italiano. 4 yrs D. Well laid shoulders, good bend of stifle, nice tight feet, moved well.

AV IMPORT GUNDOG

1. Sladden KHYANNES VILLETTE AT CANEMAMANS Shcex, Vw (imp Hun). Braques D’Auvergne. 7yrs B.Lovely dark eyes, deep in muzzle, well laid shoulders, level topline, good bend of stifle, moved with animation. BEST AV IMPORT GUNDOG.

JUNIOR HANDLING

6-11 YRS (6, 2 ABS)

1. JACK DAVIES. 11yrs. Very smartly turned out young man, completely aware of his dog and the judge, standing his dog correctly and moved at the correct pace. Very well handled.

2. SADIE GILES-WYATT. 6 yrs. Not as aware of her dog’s position on the table as 1, moved the dog with confidence.

3. ISABELLA DUMBARTON. 11 yrs. Not quite as aware of her dog as 1 but sympathetic handler.

4. LANA HUYNH 6 YRS. Obviously new to handling, but smartly turned out and attentive to her dog.

12-16 YRS (3 , 1 abs)

1. EMILY WINDLER. 12 yrs. A very competent young handler, very aware of the ring and her dog, sympathetically handled and followed judge’s instructions.

2. KEIRA CLARK. 14 yrs. Handling a very raw puppy, sympathetic to her dog, just needs ot be more aware of the judge and listen to instructions.

ADULT HANDLING

36+ YEARS (13, 4 abs)

1. STEPH PARRY . Sympathetically handles, correctly stacked, moved her dog at just the right pace.

2. HELEN MATTLEY . Handling a dog who was very much a handful, yet the dog stood well and moved with animation. Very patient handler

3. 3. JANET UNWIN.

AV GUNDOG

Puppy ( 24, 13 Abs)

1. Remington JESSREMJUL KURO ONYX. Cocker Spaniel. 10 mth D. Beautifully presented, well planed head, dark eyes, strong neck, level topline. Good bend of stifle, moved well.

2. Unwin LYMNOARES RATTLE AND ROAR. ESS. 7 mths D, very well proportioned head, level topline, good lay of shoulder and bend of stifle, moved very well.

3. Rowbury STORMDANCER KAJAGOOGOO. Bracco Italiano.

Special Yearling ( 14, 8 abs)

1. Grigonyte DULCEDUCES FRUZSINA JASMIN. Hungarian Viszla. 12 mths B. Very well constructed, level topline, good shoulders, moved well.

2. Webb & Smith WATERBABAIES WALK TALL AT HECTSON (Imp Ita). Golden Retriever . 19 mths D. Classic head, dark eyes, level topline, good bend of stifle, moved well.

3. Kent LAURELLAKES MON AMOUR AT MERRYVISTA. Cocker Spaniel.

Graduate (15, 9 abs)

1. Beasley LATJEATA CUP OF KINDNESS JW. English Setter. Orange Belton B, feminine head, lovely reach of neck, good lay of shoulder, level topline, good bend of stifle, moved well, shown in lovely coat and condition.

2. Kent LAURELLAKES MON AMOUR AT MERRYVISTA. Cocker Spaniel. Compact head, level topline, in lovely coat and condition, moved well.

3. Webb & Smith WATERBABAIES A SEA OF FACES TO HECSTON (Imp Ita).Golden Retriever.

Post Graduate (7,6 abs)

1. Whittington CULVERWELL MAGIC TOUCH. English Setter. 3 yrs D. Handsome, masculine head, dark eyes, strong neck, level topline, good bend of stifle, moved well.

Open (9, 4 abs)

1. Sainsbury ELSKERWOO CLOUDY SKIES JW.Clumber Spaniel b. Lovely head shape, strong neck, good lay of shoulder. Level topline, excellent bend of stifle, in super coat and condition, moved well.

2. Grigonyte LT CH NADORPUSZTAI FUVOLS LUNS (Imp Hun). Hungarian ViszlaB. Well proportioned head, clean neck, level topline, correct tailset, moved with drive.

3. Scutcher CREAMWOOD SILVER HAWTHORN. Labrador

Veteran (15, 7 abs)

1. Brooksmith NIGHTGOLD PIPKIN. Pointer B. 7 yrs. Classic head, dished face, dark eyes, good reach of neck, lovely bend f stifle, moved very well belieing her age.

2. Elkin CH TOLLEKIN CAIFE AMERICANO WGC SGWC ShCex. NSDTR. 7 yrs D. Correct head proportions, strong neck, level topline, good bend of stifle, in lovely coat and condition, moved well.

3. Sladden KHYANNES VILLETTE AT CANEMAMANS ShCex VW (Imp Hun). Braque D’Auverge.

GUNDOG GROUP.

1. Stirk SH CH NYLLAUP AKOYA PEARL FOR GRAKAR JW ShCex OSW. Irish Water Spaniel.

2. Norbury, Ganney & Upton. HEARTBURY BELACQUA Pointer

3. Wallington SH CH/INT/MULTI CH NICAEL BLUE DIAMOND AMONG OHANAVA VW ShCex. Hungarian Viszla

4. McDonald SH CH ROANJORA CREMANT D’ALSACE JW. IRWS

GUNDOG PUPPY GROUP

1. Norbury HEARTBURY CARAXES. Pointer

2. Benge BONA FAMA KAPRYS REJENTA AT BENGINGER (Imp Pol). Clumber Spaniel

3. Norbury n& Bishop BEDESLEA REMEMBER REMEMBER. Lagotto Romagnolo

4. Unwin LYMNOARES RATTLE AND ROAR. ESS.

KAY REID (DIERSETT)