- Show Date: 05/04/2026
- Show Type: Open/Limited/Sanction
- Judged by: Rita Cemis Contact Judge
- Published Date: 18/04/2026
Chippenham & District Canine Society
Gundog Group - 1st Place
98 - Sh Ch Stanegate Stage Debut (ai) ShCEx, Breed: Spaniel (Irish Water) (Mrs L A & Mr P Bradley
BOB, Group 1,Res BIS.
Group - 2nd Place
85 - Cobhay Dashing Dandelion JW, Breed: Spaniel (English Springer) (Mrs J, Mrs D & Miss P Williams & Toublic)
Well put together young B/W lad . Strong throughout. Pleasing head with slightly rounded d skull deep square muzzle, Dark large nose. Bright oval dark eyes. Well set ears of good length, well feathered. Strong neck, deep chest, well angled shoulders and straight well boned legs. Well muscled rear short hocks. Super coat in length and condition. Moved with true Springer style.
Group - 3rd Place
106 - Weipowa Shaken Not Stirred to Britmans, Breed: Weimaraner (Ms J Pearman)
Strongly built young dog only just out of puppy. Extremely well muscled throughout. Head of good proportions, long muzzle fairly square in shape.Bright intelligent eyes. Deep chest, well ribbed. Level topline Strong rear. Moved with good reach and drive, keeping topline level.
Group - 4th Place
60 - Trendlewood Hometown Glory, Breed: Retriever (Labrador) (Miss J Moody
BOB Labrador.
Reserve BOB GROUP - 1st place
22 - Riverbrue Gives You Hell, Breed: Irish Setter (Miss C Clarke)
Res BOB. Best Res BOB in Show.
Puppy Group
1st 1
4 - Debian Dionysus for Ruamadra, Breed: Hungarian Vizsla (Ms M Kiely),
Well put together youngster, at only 7 months old. Very nice head, broad skull, good stop and long deep muzzle Good length to neck, level topline. Chest developing well. Lovely shining coat. Super free movement.
2nd
116 - Walshaw Takes to The Stage, Breed: English Setter (Mrs C J Tucker)
BP AVNSC
3rd
75 - Dreamin' Bluemoon's New Mazpet Through Furian (Imp Cze) NAF TAF, Breed: Spaniel (American Cocker) (Miss P & Miss S-M Reed & Reed)
What a super 7 month old Black girl, such a lovely temperament. Correct rounded skull, pronounced eyebrows and stop. Bright round eyes. Strong topline and good tail set, Beautiful shining coat. Super condition. Moved happily with lovely merry tail action.
4th
28 - Heathclare Faberge, Breed: Irish Setter (Miss C J Prangle)
BP Irish Setter
IRISH SETTERS
Class 12. Puppy
Entries: 2 Absentees: 0
1st Place
28 - Heathclare Faberge (Miss C J Prangle)
10 month old Bitch shown in lovely condition and shining coat. Very elegant with racy outline. Good length to head and muzzle with equal planes, Dark nose. Bright dark eyes . Nice length to arched neck, strong topline with gentle slope to withers. Enough bone, small well padded feet. Moved with good drive and forward reach for a youngster. BP
2nd Place
26 - Covarney Mighty Quinn with Stourford (Mr W G & Mrs A C Needs)
Well constructed 7 month old dog certainty all male, with a lot of maturing to do. Pleasing head with good length to muzzle and dark eyes. Movement not as controlled our true as 1st, but plenty of time on his side
Class 13. Post Graduate
Entries: 4 Absentees: 1
1st Place
22 - Riverbrue Gives You Hell (Miss C Clarke) Presents a stunning outline when stacked and so well handled. Head of correct length and parallel planes nicely squared deep muzzle. Low set ears of good length and texture. Long strong nicely arched neck, set smoothly into gentle sloping topline. Deep chest , ribs well sprung, hind quarters strong well muscled. Well set tail with good feathering. He was little full of himself in the breed class so movement a little haphazard. Res BOB. Later when shown in Res BOB stakes had settled so pleased to give him first and delighted when he won the Res BOB Group in Show
25 - Quensha I Know Him So Well (Mrs D A Murray)
Strongly built throughout. Super coat with good amount of feathering. Deep chest and well boned legs. Well set tail carried well on the move. Would have preferred a little more length to muzzle. Just found 1st giving the more racy appearance.
Class 14. Limit
Entries: 1 Absentees: 0
1st Place
29 - Grousehill Dream Boy (Mrs J V Purves),
Mature 5 year old dog well built throughout. Pleasing Head of good length and depth. Well shaped eyes and low set ears. Strong neck, would have preferred a little lengthier. Good lay of shoulders and deep chest. Well ribbed back and good bend to stifle. Moved with free flowing style.
Class 15. Open
Entries: 4 Absentees: 0
1st Place
24 - Henaleas Maximilian with Derrydore JW (Mrs D A Murray)
Super coated young male. Very balanced head, skull and muzzle of equal length and with level planes. Dark eyes and low well feathered ears. Lengthy strong neck flowing into strong topline which slopes gently to withers well rounded croup, well set tail of good length. Lovely small tight arched toes . Free flowing movement with plenty of drive from well muscled rear a pleasure to watch on the move. BOB
2nd Place
23 - Covarney Dream Time from Bronrians JW (Mr D & Miss Clark.
A very nice mature bitch , certainly gives a racy picture. Balanced head of equal length and level planes. Lovely dark eyes and low set ears. Good length to well muscled neck. Deep chest and well ribbed. Strong boned legs well feathered. Strong topline and rounded withers. Tail well feathered and carried well on the move.
Spaniel (Irish Water) -
Class 47. Special Yearling
Entries: 1 Absentees: 0
1st Place
97 - Nyllaup Oregon Sunstone (Mrs L A & Mr P Bradley)
Lovely 21 month old lad, full of himself. Appealing expression , Dark bright eyes, low set ears. Strong neck of good length. Good depth and width of chest, well ribbed back, short coupled, low set tail. Coat of good texture. Nice movement once settled
Class 48. Open
Entries: 1 Absentees: 0
1st Place
98 - Sh Ch Stanegate Stage Debut (ai) ShCEx (Mrs L A & Mr P Bradley)
She entered the ring and just filled by eyes. She stood there as if she owned it. So balanced free standing every thing as it should be. Good size of head and nicely domed. Muzzle long and squared, large well developed dark nose, bright dark eyes. Long powerful neck strong topline. Deep well developed chest, very well sprung ribs, low set tail of correct length. Moved so soundly with lovely forward reach and drive. BOB and Group 1 Then delighted to see her take Res BIS
POINTERS
Entries: 3 Absentees: 1
1st Place
38 - Fleurfield Benjamin Button with Marissolo (Mrs M Osman)Orange
A young man that I have judged before. Today I didn't think he looked as balanced as he did then. Still a very nice dog with time to get everything together again. He has a lovely head shape of correct width and depth , nice dark pigment and correct bite. Long strong neck, nice slope to topline and short coupled and well set tail. Straight legs and well arched toes. Lovely muscled rear. Moved steadily with good tail action
2nd Place
35 - Sharnphilly Gingerbread Sgwc (Mrs N Klaiber)Orange
Mature 4year old with graceful line. Pleasing head, with good stop and low set ears. Long well muscled neck sits smoothly into shoulders. Good depth to chest strong s straight legs and neat feet. Slightly longer cast than 1st. Free flowing movement.
Class 18. Limit
Entries: 1 Absentees: 0
1st Place
34 - Hawkfield Scandalous (Mrs N Klaiber)
Super well muscled girl, she just flows from head to tail. Head of correct proportions, pronounced occiput and good stop. Correct muzzle with slight dish shape. Good depth to chest , strong well muscled legs and well arched toes. Smooth flowing movement driving from well muscled rear. BOB.
Class 19. Open
Entries: 2 Absentees: 1
1st Place
33 - Tenshilling Mack The Knife (Mrs S & Mr M Coombes) Orange
Mature Well muscled dog. Balanced head of good length and depth. Dark eyes. Good depth of chest, firm straight legs. Strong topline. Elbows a little loose on the move today. Just prefer the movement of limit winner. Res BOB.
LABRADOR
Class 26. Post Graduate
Entries: 2 Absentees: 0
1st Place
60 - Trendlewood Hometown Glory (Miss J Moody)
Very well balance strong yellow dog, standing on good legs. Broad skull with good stop good length to muzzle. Lovely bright eyes. Strong neck of good length, level topline. Deep chest , barrel ribs carried well back, short coupled. Well muscled rear. Well set tail carried well on the move. BOB
2nd Place
58 - Meadowleigh Time to Dream JW (Mr M & Mrs A Hoban)
Black bitch shown in lovely coat condition. Pleasing head, good bite and dark bright eyes. Topline not quite the strength of 1st and the moment. Steady movement.
Class 28. Open
Entries: 1 Absentees: 0
1st Place
59 - Meadowleigh Turn Back Time (Mr M & Mrs A Hoban)
Attractive bitch full of life, Nice dense coat . Head of width and length. Strong neck, enough depth to chest. Strong straight legs, neat rounded feet . Moved steadily with style. Res BOB
COCKER SPANIEL
Class 41. Puppy
Entries: 2 Absentees: 1
1st Place
90 - Manchela Fire and Ice (Mr P & Mrs C Meakin)
Such a handsome young man at 6 months old. Very attractive Dark Roan and Tan colouring. Head still developing, good length to deep square muzzle. Bright gentle eyes. Long ears well feathered. Still with a lot of maturing to do, put plenty of time on his side. Moved happily. BP
Class 42. Post Graduate
Entries: 2 Absentees: 0
1st Place
88 - Kasordon Maid of Fire for Bartomy (Ms D J Hutchison),
Mature 4 year old, well balanced throughout. Nice head shape, with good stop bright dark eyes and well set ears of good length and well feathered. Neck of good length and strength, level topline with nice slope from end of loin to tail set. Good angles front and rear. Shiny coat of good condition and length. True cocker movement with lovely tail action. Res BOB
2nd Place
92 - Glowhill Blue Sahara (Ms H S Walker)
Pretty young lady good B/R coat. Head of good width and depth to square muzzle, long well set ears. Coat in good condition. Topline not a firm as 1st. Moved steadily.
Class 44. Open
Entries: 2 Absentees: 0
1st Place
91 - Blueacre Simply The Best with Ameysford (Ms H S Walker)
Beautifully presented mature full coated 7 year old young lady, certainly fits the brief of merry cocker. Balanced head shape with stop and square muzzle. Strong neck of good length, level topline and well set tail. Sloping shoulders and straight legs and firm cat like feet. Super merry driving action . BOB. 1st in Veteran Stakes.
2nd Place
87 - Cachel Pop The Question to Meloneras JW (Messrs G & R Green & Brain)
Gentle O/R lady shown in good condition. Balanced head shape, good length to neck. Topline not quite as firm as 1st. and couldn't quite match the style of 1st on the move.
FIELD SPANIEL
46. Open
Entries: 2 Absentees: 1
1st Place
94 - Kingsmist Remember Me JW (Mr M J & Mrs A E Harding),
One I have judge before, who is maturing well into a super strong dog. Shining flat liver coat. Today he had his mind on other things, so movement not so true as before. BOB.
AVNSC Gundog
1st Place
116 - Walshaw Takes to The Stage, Breed: English Setter (Mrs C J Tucker)
Very appealing Blue Belton bitch. Well balanced for a youngster. Head of equal length to muzzle which is deep and fairly square. Lean neck of good length , Well laid shoulders, deep chest of good width. Strong straight boned legs and neat feet. Level topline and well set tail carried well on the move BPAVNSC
2nd Place
111 - Arcticbreeze Highlight of Floreydown, Breed: Lagotto Romagnolo (Miss W Heller)
Gentle young lady with appealing expression. Large bright round eyes, and deep muzzle, large long ears. Straight well boned legs and compact feet. Nice texture to coat with nice singlet curls. Free easy movement.
class 58. Open
Entries: 2 Absentees: 1
1st Place
114 - Bournehouse Sirocco over Marissolo JW, Breed: English Setter (Mrs M
In the 6 months since I last judged him, he had matured into a lovely well balanced dog. Super head shape, Rounded skull of good length and muzzle of almost equal planes, Dark full nose. Long lean well muscled neck set I to well angled shoulders. Flat topline, deep chest, well ribbed back. Lovely coat with good feathering. Moved with free easy reach,driving well from strong hocks. BNSC Gundog.
AV IMPORTEd BREED GUNDOG
Class 59. Post Graduate
Entries: 3 Absentees: 1
1st Place
118 - Parkbalk Ariel Dianell avec Brwynstep, Breed: Braque D'Auvergne (Mr S & Mrs B Boughton)
A mature 4 year old dappled Bitch . Strongly built throughout. Strong head of good proportions. Good stop, Long deep muzzle, Dark large nose. Deep chest and well set well muscled shoulders. Good spring of ribs carried well back. Level topline, falls away at croup to tail set. Moved well with good forward reach and drive from well muscled rear. Best AV import
2nd Place
117 - Gameglow Back to Black, Breed: Braque D'Auvergne (Mr S & Mrs B Boughton)
2 year old dark down. bitch with maturing still to do, finer built than 1st. Pleasing head with fairly large eyes with gentle expression. .Good length to neck. Straight sound legs. True moved fire and aft. Res Best AV Import.
AV GUNDOG.
Class 61. Puppy
Entries: 10 Absentees: 8
1st Place
90 - Manchela Fire and Ice, Breed: Spaniel (Cocker) (Mr P & Mrs C Meakin)
BP Cocker Spaniel
2nd Place
3 - Bracchini’s Bit of Crumpet for Fraulynzway, Breed: Bracco Italiano (Mrs L & Miss H Russell)
Class 62. Post Graduate
Entries: 17 Absentees: 10
1st Place
49 - Leighsham Sweeney Todd, Breed: Retriever (Golden) (Mr G & Mrs J Jackson-Haines)
Very mature young man only just out of puppy. Presents a very balanced outline. Good width to head and length to muzzle. Dark eyes and pigment. Good length and strength to neck. Firm topline,deep chest, good coupling. True movement driving from strong rear and hock.
2nd Place
19 - Eltrym Shooting Star, Breed: Hungarian Vizsla (Ms D Priestley
An upstanding young girl. Certainly has a distinguished appearance. Super head shape, with square end to muzzle. Chest developing well prominent brest bone. Coat of good shining texture. Moved well, but carried a little high today
Class 63. Open
Entries: 8 Absentees: 5
1st Place
5 - Fraulynzway Hayley’s Comet, Breed: German Shorthaired Pointer (Mrs L & Miss H Russell),
Smart looking mature girl, super coat liver /White ticked, lovely condition. Strong deep chest, well sprung ribs firm topline. Moved out well with good forward reach
2nd Place
61 - Afonbach First Sign O'spring at Deltandamba JW, Breed: Retriever (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling) (Miss C Hipkiss)
Compact strong looking girl. Broad across the skull, tapering muzzle, large oval shaped eyes. Medium length to neck. Well sprung ribs. Well coated. Lovely happy movement
Class 64. Veteran
Entries: 14 Absentees: 6
1st Place
87 - Cachel Pop The Question to Meloneras JW, Breed: Spaniel (Cocker) (Messrs G & R Green & Brain
BOB Cocker Spaniel
2nd Place
110 - Sh Ch Hernwood Achilles at Ettrick JW VW, Breed: Gordon Setter (Mr A J & Mrs D A Harker)
Very impressive well coated dog, not showing his age at all. Head of equal planes, deep muzzle, Dark large nose, well muscled neck of good length. Deep chest, moved out well
Class 65. Champion
Entries: 2 Absentees: 0
1st Place
98 - Sh Ch Stanegate Stage Debut (ai) ShCEx, Breed: Spaniel (Irish Water) (Mrs L A & Mr P Bradley),
BOB Irish Water Spaniel, Gundog Group 1. Res BIS
2nd Place
10 - Sh Ch Vizslanya Aragonia JW ShCEx OSW VW, Breed: Hungarian Vizsla (Mr S & Mrs K M Challis)
Well deserved champion. Strong looking distinguished appearance. Intelligent expression, lovely head. Well muscled neck of good length. Deep chest, short coupled, low set tail. Coat of correct texture, short and shining. Moved well.
Judge Rita Cemis