Wiveliscombe & District Canine Society

Wiveliscombe & District Canine Society

Premier Open Show

26th July 2026

Judge: Mark Andrews (Ledgands)

What a super show held over 2 days, in beautiful countryside on the edge of a quaint village, just of the M5 through a few picturesque villages. The show was well run and very professional, with a great set up of large rings part covered, a great, friendly crowd of exhibitors, very sporting and lots of a round of applause for the winners. Must be the jewel of the southwest of open shows, lucky to be a local exhibitor. Thank you to the committee for inviting me to judge.

English Setter

Class: 237 – Graduate (4/4)

1st – 431 – Culverwell Touch Of Fortune at Wolmersdon – Mrs Rainey – almost 3 year old orange belton bitch, balanced young bitch with a clean outline, head of good proportions, both stop and occiput were defined, kind eye of good colour, neck of good length and clean, nice amount of bone and tidy feet, good width for her height and well sprung ribs, level topline and adequate rear angulation, moved well. RBOB.

2nd – 427 – Samelen Ethereal Legacy – Atyeo & Taylor – 12 month old bitch, very pretty bitch, nice amount of stop, kind and expressive eyes, well set ears, correct feet, nice length of neck that run cleanly into her level topline, short coupled and well ribbed, moved well for age, lost out today on maturity.

3rd – 434 – Walshaw Takes To The Stage.

4th – 428 – Dyrham Girl On Fire.

Class: 238 – Open (3/5)

1st - 430 – Sh Ch Bournehouse Sirocco over Marissolo JW ShCEx OSW – Mrs Osman – 3 year old blue belton tri dog, strong and powerful while remaining elegant in appearance, head of good proportions and masculine, good amount of stop and chiselling, square muzzle of good depth and enough lip, eyes kind and expressional, neck long and muscular, good amount of bone and width of chest, strong and firm back, well sprung ribs, good expanse of thigh and well bent stifles, moved with real ease. BOB.

2nd – 426- Ravensett Cappuccino with Samelen JW – Atyeo & Taylor – 3 year old bitch, nice balanced appearance, very pretty head with a kind eye, adequate length of neck, clean topline, moved well.

Gordon Setter

Class: 241 – Special Yearling (1/1)

1st - 443 – Rhiwgerrig Sonatina – Mr & Mrs Jones – 18 month old bitch, pretty head with a kind eye, good breadth and depth to skull and muzzle, nice crest to neck, good amount of bone and tidy feet, level topline and short coupled, showing her immaturity as she was not all together on the move yet. RBOB.

Class: 242- Open (1/2)

1st - 442 – Beechlake Somersetter – Mr Jarvis - 4 year old dog, masculine head of good proportions, nice dark brown eye, strong neck, good lay of shoulder, well sprung ribs, well bent stifles, short hocks, moved well. BOB.

Irish Setter

Class: 246 - Puppy (3/3)

1st – 469 – Marzanne Lightnin Strikes over Whistlebush - Miss Menhennett – 11 month old bitch, racy and elegant with a very pretty and feminine head of good quality, kind dark eye, long and elegant neck, good angles fore and aft, clean topline with a gentle slope, moved well for a puppy. BPIB.

2nd – 464 – Marzanne Live Wire – Mr Jarvis – litter brother to winner, of similar stamp and quality, just not as together on the move as his sister yet.

3rd – 474 – Redclyst Glenury Aoife – raw promising youngster, you could see was still growing into her head and body, stacked well initially, but needs time and exposure to the environment, which I’m sure will come with age and gentle handling.

Class: 247 – Special Yearling (2/2)

1st - 468 – Gwendariff Victoria Plum (IKC) – McCleave, McCleave, McCleave & Crowe – 16 month old bitch, very pretty, very elegant, correct parallel planes and head proportions, enough stop and defined occiput, slightly arched neck of good length, adequate room in front, deep chest and well ribbed, short strong loin, great turn of stifle, short hocks, steady on the move, though I felt if the handler was to stride out this girl would fly with real grace.

2nd – 476 – Heathclare Faberge – Miss Prangle – 13 month old bitch, pretty and feminine, elegant neck, nice lay of shoulder, clean topline, nice rear angulation, a little steeper in croup than winner, moved with ease and had a lovely head carriage.

Class: 248 - Post Graduate (5/9)

1st – 477 – Marzanne Trigger Happy by Thendara JW – Mrs Pym – Stylish and racy all while remaining masculine and strong, this dog had ring presence and was so well presented to his best, at just 2 and half years old, handsome masculine head of correct proportions and balance, kind but alert eye of good colour, ears well set and of nice texture, neck strong and muscular while remaining elegant with good crest, clean shoulders into a clean and strong topline with enough slope, ribs well sprung and well back, strong and short loin, great expanse of 1st and 2nd thigh, short hocks and firm well arched feet, powerful and graceful on the move with great reach and drive and elegant head carriage, BOB & Grp 2.

2nd – 458 – Henaleas Go West at Teignestuary – Full – wow another stunning dog, just a few months older than the winner, such a balanced picture on the stack, masculine head on a lovely crested neck, desirable angles fore and aft, deep chest well ribbed, strong back and short loin, good expanse of thigh, short hocks, moved with ease and grace and lovely head carriage, he had to be called back in the ring for RBOB and so pleased he went on to win RBOB In Show.

3rd – 478 – Clonageera Summer Magic JW – Mrs Rogers – beautiful and elegant bitch that came up against 2 inform dogs on the day.

4th – 461 – Marzannes Happy Returns.

Class: 249 – Limit (2/2)

1st – 460 – Covarney Time After Time for Marzanne – Mrs Hadfield – 5 year old dog, racy appearance, masculine head, nice length of neck, clean shoulders, nice topline, moved well.

2nd – 465 – Redclyst Head Full Of Dreams -Mrs MacDonald – 8 year old dog just starting to show his age, nice head and length of neck with a nice crest to it, well ribbed, good rear angulation.

Class: 250 – Open Dog (3/5)

1st – 466 – Redclyst Maximus VW – Mrs MacDonald – 9 year old dog still holding his own in the ring, masculine head, good ear set, nice amount of bone, well ribbed, adequate rear angulation, moved well.

2nd – 473 – Redclyst Boris VW – Mr & Mrs Pike - litter brother to winner, of similar stamp and type, winner had the edge today on the move.

3rd – 462 – Staratlanta Get A Wiggle On to Marzanne.

Class: 251 – Open Bitch (1/3)

1st – 459 – Covarney Estee Avec Marzanne JW -Mrs Hadfield – 8 year old bitch, pretty head, nice length of neck, clean topline, nice tail set, carried and used the tail well on the move.

Labrador

Class: 268 - Puppy (3/4)

1st – 573 – Lembas Holly – Mr & Mrs Mills – 9 month old yellow bitch well presented, gorgeous head and expression, broad with defined stop while remaining feminine, kind and intelligent eyes of a rich dark hazel, lovely well set ears of nice shape and size, strong clean neck, well laid shoulders, good return of upper arm, enough fore-chest and infill, well boned and tidy feet, good barrelled ribs, short coupled with a strong loin, level topline, good expanse of thigh and well-turned stifle, short hocks and a descent otter tail that was well set and used on the move. She moved with ease with enough reach and drive. BPIB & PGrp 1.

2nd – 560 – Trendlewood Only Yesterday – Mr & Mrs Braddon – 10 month old bitch, nice head, strong neck, good fore-chest, well ribbed, great turn of stifle, great otter tail, moved very well.

3rd – 559 - Trendlewood For All We Know.

Class: 269 – Junior (1/1)

1st – 568 – Harpitts Black Pepper – Miss Judd – 15 month old black dog, nice head and expression, good ear set and shape, Strong muzzle with well developed nostrils, good amount of fore-chest, well ribbed, strong topline, well-turned stifle, nice tail, moved well.

Class: 270 – Graduate (4/4)

1st – 571 – Jaybec Winter Yule JW – Miss & Mrs Mills – 18 month old yellow dog, strong masculine head, well placed ears, strong muscular neck, good amount of fore-chest, well ribbed, short loin, well-muscled thighs, moved with ease. RBOB.

2nd – 576 – Trendelwood Hometown Glory JW – 20 month old yellow dog, well balanced dog, masculine head, strong neck of nice length, good bone and width of chest, well ribbed, good expanse of thigh, moved well.

3rd – 566 – Meadowleigh Time To Dream JW.

4th – 564 – Rossacre Tiny Dancer.

Class: 271 – Open Dog (3/3)

1st – 562 – Trendlewood Long Time Comin at Pudleigh JW- Mr & Mrs Evans – 3 year old yellow dog, strong masculine head with a kind expression and well placed ears, good amount of fore-chest and straight front with good bone, excellent barrelled ribs, short strong loin, clean topline, strong rear end, well-turned stifle, nice otter tail, moved well with good drive. BOB.

2nd – 575 – Rodstar Rocks Zero Bully at Lembas - 4 and half year old yellow dog, substantial dog, impressive picture on the stack, strong masculine head, a little different to what I’m use to, strong muscular neck, very deep chest, well boned and tight in elbows, ribs far back, strong loin, great rear angulation, great expanse of 1st & 2nd thigh, short hocks, well set otter tail, great drive but would like a little more reach in front for the size of dog.

3rd – 567 – Lembas Brooklyn at Mibridge.

Class: 272 - Open Bitch (4/5)

1st – 561 - Trendlewood Tiger Lily JW – Mr & Mrs Braddon – 3 year old yellow bitch, nice feminine head, with a kind eye, well placed ears, good fore-chest, well sprung ribs, short coupled, well let down hocks.

2nd – 570 – Jaybec Winter Wispa JW – 7 year old yellow bitch, not showing her age, pretty head and feminine expression, clean neck, nice shoulders, well ribbed, good expanse of thigh, moved well.

3rd – 577 – Champles Golden Syrup.

4th – 563 – Carpenny Halshimoor Delicious (AI).

American Cocker Spaniel

Class: 278 - Open (1/4)

1st – 593 – Furian’s Morning Star – Reed & Reed - 3 year old Black dog, quality head, strong and masculine, nice kind eye with good dark pigment, well set lobular ears, long neck with a nice crest, nice amount of fore-chest with good infill, good spring to rib and short coupled strong loin, adequate slope to topline. Moved with real drive and reach, covering the ground well with a happy merry outlook. BOB & Grp 3.

Clumber Spaniel

Class: 279 – Special Yearling (2/2)

1st – 598– Tweedsmuir Manhattan – Mr & Mrs Blackburn – 10 month old dog, strong well balanced appearance, with great amount of bone, strong masculine head with a deep stop, a little haw showing in very kind eyes with a good depth of colour, well placed ears of good proportions, strong muscular neck of enough length, clean and level topline of good length, strong muscular hindquarters with good bend of stifle, where this young dog really shown was on the move, great drive and reach, with graceful head carriage and kept his topline on the move. RBOB & BPIB.

2nd – 599 – C’Herry Loou U Blondy Star Mia Emeraldglen – Miss Riley – 8 month old bitch, Pretty head and kind expression, tighter eye, well ribbed with good spring, short strong loin, good turn of stifle, not so together on the move at the moment hopefully will improve with maturity.

Class: 280 – Open (1/2)

1st – 600 – Scottsriver Cruzin Dude – Miss Riley – 3 year old dog, well-presented balanced dog with good amount of bone and strength, solid masculine head, broad with enough occiput showing, strong square muzzle, tight eye rims, kind and intelligent expression, nice dark amber eyes, ears well set, neck of good length and clean, well placed shoulders, straight front, good spring of rib, well bent stifles, moved well. BOB.

Cocker Spaniel

Class: 281 – Puppy (5/6)

1st – 612- Lujesa Paperback Writer with Wylyeview – Mr & Mrs Kew – nearly 12 month old dog, masculine head with good stop and nice proportions, and good amount of chiselling, kind dark eye, good length of neck with clean throat, well placed shoulder, correct amount of fore-chest and infill, good spring of rib and a short strong loin, good bend of stifle, moved well with great carriage. BPIB & PGrp 2.

2nd – 615 – Wyndsmoor Sea Of Romance – McGinley & Reid – judged this one just the week before in different conditions, last time was at the end of a very long, very hot day and the bitches particularly seemed to suffer the heat much more than the dogs, so was nice to see her again in a different light. Pretty bitch with good chiselling and a kind eye, nice length of neck, well sprung ribs, short coupled, moved well.

3rd – 616 – Alisma Alivia at Meakwood.

4th – 617 – Albertean Nashira.

Class: 282 – Special Yearling (2/3)

1st – 627 – Riondel Artemis into Lappakia – Mr & Mrs Stangroom – 20 month old bitch, feminine head with enough stop and nice amount of chiselling, good fore-chest and infill, straight front, nice spring of rib, short loin, good amount of rear angulation, moved well with good use of her tail.

2nd – 601 – Knightstar Grace Kelly at Tillarn (Imp Esp) – Mrs Adams – beautiful orange roan bitch, well-presented and well balanced and compact, neat neck and clean shoulders, straight front, well ribbed and short coupled, great rear angulation and turn of stifle, tight cat like feet, moved so well with great drive, she just lacked the cocker merry outlook.

Class: 283 – Graduate (2/2)

1st – 602 – Regaltav Valentine to Shenjela JW – Mr & Mrs Cowles – 2 year old bitch, very pretty head, nice amount of chiselling, kind dark eye, well placed ears of good texture, right amount of neck, nice sloping shoulders, straight front, tidy feet, good amount of fore-chest, well sprung ribs, short coupled and right amount of bend to stifle, moved with passion, RBOB.

2nd – 624 – Crimicar Blu Diamond JW – Miss Salmon – 2 year old bitch, feminine head with good stop, a little thicker in neck, well sprung ribs, strong loin, good turn of stifle, moved very well.

Class: 284 – Open (5/6)

1st – 613 – Grandtully Biddy Ford – Messrs McCabe-Bell – 2 year old liver bitch, balanced and compact, very pretty head with distinct stop and right amount of chiselling, kind eye with good depth of colour for a liver, ears set on level with the eye, fine and of nice texture, neck of correct proportions for size, clean and muscular, straight front, well-knit cat feet, nice amount of fore-chest with good infill, well sprung ribs, strong short loin of good width, well angulated rear, moved with real drive and passion, with good reach and endorsing the merry cocker persona with her tail in constant use. BOB & Grp 4.

2nd – 623 – Annilann Mister Ploppins JW – Ray & Challands – 18 month old dog, masculine head, well placed ears, kind eye, nice length to neck, good spring of rib, well angulated hindquarters, moved well.

3rd – 626 – Albertean Minerva JW.

4th – 618 – Eddeswarren Moonlight.

English Springer Spaniel

Class: 285 – Special Yearling (1/1)

1st – 628 – Peasblossom Emotions with Teignvalley – Mrs Hill – 18 month old B & W bitch, pretty head with a kind expression, nice amount of chiselling, good length of neck which was clean, well placed shoulders, good amount of bone, well sprung ribs, ever so slightly longer cast, good expanse of thigh, moved well. RBOB.

Class: 286 – Open (1/2)

1st – 629 – Teignvalley New Beginnings JW ShCex OSW – Mrs Hill – 2 year old B & W dog, symmetrical, balanced, sturdy and strong, stood over his ground well, strong masculine head with good amount of stop and fluting, well chiselled under the eye, which were kind and rich in colour, good strength and length to neck, well laid shoulders with good return of upper arm, straight front with tight compact feet, nicely sprung ribs with good depth, short strong loin, nicely angulated rear with good expanse of thigh and nicely bent stifles, moved with good drive and reach with a lovely head carriage, needed another group placing for this one, BOB.

Field Spaniels

Class: 287 – Junior (2/2)

1st – 633 – Sonnetend Money For Nothing – Murray & Hird – 14 month old bitch, well presented with a nice balance to her, good amount of chiselling, enough stop and occiput defined, ears set low, neck of good length, good return of upper arm, level topline, ribs well back, short strong loin, short hocks, moved well. RBOB.

2nd – 634 – Brynnyth Phoenix at Winsbrook – Mrs Porter – 7 month old bitch, pretty head, with a gentle expression and good depth to colour, nice width to muzzle, well chiselled with a moderate stop and occiput of note, good length to neck into well laid shoulders, straight front with enough bone, well developed deep chest, good spring to ribs that were well back, good strength to back, good expanse of thigh, short hocks, moved well for a youngster, BPIB & PGrp 4.

Class: 288 – Graduate (1/1)

1st – 633 – Sonnetend Money For Nothing.

Class: 289 – Open (1/3)

1st – 636 – Bogdogs Brynnyth at Winsbrook – Porter & Russell & Palm – 5year old dog, strong masculine head with a kind eye, moderate stop, nice chiselling, well placed ears, strong muscular neck of good length, well placed shoulders, well ribbed and deep chested, nice amount of bone and tidy feet, strong topline, good expanse of thigh, moved with drive. BOB.

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Class: 290 – Graduate (5/5)

1st – 637 – Evangelise Astraea – Mrs Best – class full of naughty wriggly puppies giving their handlers a hard job as they just wanted to play with each other, which on one hand was lovely to see but made it a hard job to assess. 6 month old bitch, pretty head with a lovely expression, well defined stop, kind eye, low set ears, long clean neck, nice return of upper arm, good spring of ribs, clean topline, nice rear angulation. BPIB.

2nd – 638 – Evangelise Perseus -Mrs Best – litter brother to winner, symmetrical and balanced for a puppy, masculine head with a good stop, nice chiselling below the eye, eyes of nice rich colour, good strength of muzzle of medium length and square, nice depth to chest and well ribbed, good turn of stifle and short hocks.

3rd – 645 – Rubydown Summer Magic.

4th – 641 – Benoveor Think Of Me.

Class: 291 – Open (4/5)

1st – 643 – Amblelight Oleander – Mrs Mercer – 2 year old dog, he presented a very balanced picture on the stack, pleasing masculine head with good stop and chiselling, kind and intelligent expression, good clean neck of good length, enough fore-chest and straight front with enough bone with tight cat feet, well ribbed and short coupled, with strength to loin, good turn of stifle and short hocks, moved well with great carriage and drive. BOB.

2nd – 642 – Ferndel Rebecca for Benoveor – McIlwaine, McIlwaine, Reynolds – 3 year old bitch, beautiful head and expression, nice length of neck, well ribbed, good turn of stifle, moved well, RBOB.

3rd – 644 - Benoveor Endless Love at Rubydown.

4th – 639 – Glenbrows Hopefulness.

AVNSC Gundog

Class: 294 – Graduate (1/2)

1st – 660 – Stanegate Step To Stardom for Grakar – Stirk – IWS - 6 month old bitch, well-presented having a nice balance on the stack, beautiful head and expression, long neck with nice crest, straight front, good width, deep chest, level topline and short coupled, good rear angulation and low hocks, not so co-ordinated on the move at the moment, having fun was the priority, super quality youngster should have a lot of her with her. RBAVNSC & BP.

Class: 295 – Open (1/1)

1st – 659 – Sh Ch Nyllaup Akoya Pearl for Grakar JW ShCEx OSW – Stirk – IWS - 2 year old bitch, despite standing alone, something about this young bitch as soon as she walked in the ring grabbed my attention, then when stacked, she was so well presented showing her great symmetry and balance, a beautiful feminine head of great proportions, kind eye with an intelligent expression, muzzle of good length and breadth, nose large and well developed, ears set low, neck strong, long and arched, nice slopping shoulders, deep chest and straight front with good amount of bone, back level, short and broad, ribbed well back, short strong coupled, well angulated hindquarters with great bend of stifle, short hocks. Short bee-sting tail. Then she moved, with real drive and reach and that lovely head carriage, really showing her length of neck and level topline. So pleased to award her group 1 in a strong line up, and thrilled she went on to win BIS. BAVNSC, Grp 1 & BIS.

AV Gundog

Class: 296 – Puppy (7/19)

1st – 612- Lujesa Paperback Writer with Wylyeview – Cocker Spaniel

2nd – 503 – Sharnphilly Aurora – Pointer – Just shy of 12 months, very pretty bitch, nice kind eye of good colour, well defined stop, enough dish, well set ears of correct shape and size, good length of neck, nice spring of rib, short coupled with a strong loin, enough tuck up and turn of stifle, presented a nice series of graceful curves, moved well.

3rd – 513 – Braemist Chase The Stars – Flat Coat Ret.

4th – 559 – Trendlewood For All We Know – Labrador.

Class: 297 – Graduate (2/14)

1st – 556 – Strettonhills Quevega – Golden Ret – 14 month old bitch, classic type, instant picture of balance with good angles fore and aft, more of a classic head, broad, balanced with chiselling. Good clean neck of nice length, level topline, good tail set which she carried level on the move. Short coupled and well ribbed, good 1st & 2nd thigh with well bent stifles, effortless on the move maintaining her topline with great carriage.

2nd – 627 – Riondel Artemis into Lappakia – Cocker Spaniel.

Class: 298 – Open (3/11)

1st – 435 – Fraulynzway Hayleys Comet – GSP – 4 year old bitch, feminine head, nice length of neck, good fore-chest and depth to chest, well sprung ribs, good expanse of thigh, moved well.

2nd – 487 – Scodinzolare Picil – Italian Spinone – 6 year old classic head and expression with a lovely kind eye, strong neck, well boned, good spring of rib, moved well.

3rd – 542 – Sonham The Next Chapter for Acquelin – Golden Ret.

Class: 299 – Veteran (9/27)

1st – 614 – Grandtully Eliza Doolittle VW – Cocker Spaniel – 9 year old black bitch, wasn’t showing her age, pretty and compact, with great balance, and well presented, head with good stop and kind eyes, nice length to neck, well placed shoulders with good return of upper arm, good amount of fore-chest and infill, straight front with nice amount of bone, well ribbed with good spring, short coupled and wide loin, great rear angulation, moved very well with great drive and reach. BGV. 

2nd – 520 – Manteauplat Black Pippin – Flat Coat Ret- 8 year old black bitch, balanced with good angles fore and aft, nice length of neck, level topline, moved well.

3rd – 646 – Benoveor Cant Buy Me Love – WSS

4th – 621 – Sunzo Songstar – Cocker Spaniel

Class: 300 – Champion (4/7)

1st – 514 – Sh Ch Braemist Witches Fire – Flat Coat Ret - 5 year old bitch, beautifully balanced, pretty head and expression, good length of neck, well angled fore and aft, clean and level topline, well ribbed, nice expanse of thigh, short hocks, stood over her ground well, moved with ease and grace.

2nd – 430 – Sh Ch Bournehouse Sirocco over Marissolo JW ShCEx OSW – English Setter.

3rd – 445 – Sh Ch Highforce Future Legend for Vizslanya JW ShCEx VW – Hungarian Vizsla.

4th – 529 – Ch Warrentor Bold As Brass JW SGWC WGC – Golden Ret.

AV Jill King Memorial Graduate Stakes

Class: 357 – AV Graduate Dog or Bitch (3/10)

1st – 438 – Winterwell Starry Night at Mylanuka JW (AI) – GSP – 22 month old bitch, classic GSP stamp, nothing exaggerated, pretty head and kind expression, well set ears, enough neck, well placed shoulders, good bone, good spring of rib and deep chested, short coupled, moved very well.

2nd – 758 – Cleeton We Go Together at Firesprite – Whippet – 2 year old dog, well balanced, and a nice series of graceful curves, sweet head and expression, good length of neck, enough fore-chest, nice bone, short loin, good tuck up, nice expanse of thigh, moved well, I would like a little more of him all over for a dog.

3rd – 780 – Pastida Cruz Iscaglades - Whippet

Gundog Group

1st – 659 – Sh Ch Nyllaup Akoya Pearl for Grakar JW ShCEx OSW – Irish Water Spaniel

2nd – 477 – Marzanne Trigger Happy by Thendara JW – Irish Setter

3rd – 593 – Furian’s Morning Star – American Cocker Spaniel

4th – 613 – Grandtully Biddy Ford – Cocker Spaniel

Puppy Gundog Group

1st - 573 – Lembas Holly – Labrador

2nd - 612- Lujesa Paperback Writer with Wylyeview – Cocker Spaniel

3rd – 425 - Bracchini’s Bit Of Crumpet for Fraulynzway – Bracco Italiano

4th - 634 – Brynnyth Phoenix at Winsbrook – Field Spaniel

Best Gundog Veteran – 614 – Grandtully Eliza Doolittle VW – Cocker Spaniel

Best Gundog Champion – 514 – Sh Ch Braemist Witches Fire – Flat Coat Ret

Best Reserve Best Of Breed Gundog – 458 – Henaleas Go West at Teignestuary – Irish Setter

Judge: Mark Andrews (Ledgands)