SOUTH
EASTERN WELSH SPRINGER SPANIEL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW – 14TH OCTOBER
2018
So pleased to be given the opportunity to judge at this
Club’s Championship show again. Always a friendly, well organised event with a
great atmosphere. Thank you to everyone involved and in particular, to my
stewards for the day, Pam and Sarah.
My thanks also go to the exhibitors who gave me a lovely
entry of dogs. It was pleasing to see several young, typical Welsh Springers
coming up through the classes. Puppy classes accepted, my main concern was with
movement. Some dogs were wide in front and others close either in front or
behind, or both! A lack of muscle in the quarters could be a contributing
factor in some cases. That said, I was
pleased with my final line-up.
BIS was the bitch Thomas & Upton’s Sh
Ch Bowdonia Seraphina JW ShCM. I gave this lovely girl her first CC two years ago. Today
she moved really well in the challenge and I was in total agreement with my
co-judge Thelma Ritchie that the top spot should go her way. We also agreed on
all of the following placings. RBIS
& BOS was Graham’s Sh Ch
Taimere’s Twister Round Nyliram
JW ShCM another worthy champion. BPIS was the dog
Harrison’s Glenbrows This Is Me. Best Veteran was the
dog Barkley’s Sh Ch Cherryheath’s Mr Mischief JW ShCM.
RDCC was Williams’ Isfryn Spot The Difference Trebettyn and RBCC
was Waller’s Isfryn Lady Godiva at Fireglow.
Minor
Puppy Dog 6 (1)
1. Harrison
Glenbrows This Is Me BPIS
Cracking puppy just turned 6 months and so
well balanced all through. Gorgeous head and expression, great body, bone and
feet. Held his frame on the move and never stopped wagging his tail. Typical of
his breeding. BPD and with my co-judge’s agreement, BPIS.
2. Knowles
Menstonia Minstrel
Another lovely pup currently going through
the leggy stage making him less steady on the move both coming and going. Super
head and kindly expression, body developing nicely. In lovely condition.
Promising.
3. Leary
– Menstonia Meridian of Haslemount
Litter brother to 2 and exactly the same
remarks apply although not quite the confidence of his brother. I see the 4th place is yet another
litter brother and I’m certain they will all change places many times in the
future.
Puppy
Dog
3
1. Harrison
– Glenbrows This Is me
2. Knowles
– Menstonia Minstrel
3.
Leary – Menstonia
Meteor
Junior
Dog
4
1. Worth
– Sarabande Lord Of The Dance
Handsome dog with a glorious head.
Sturdily built with plenty of rib, good legs and feet. Possibly carrying just a
little extra weight today but he was still the best mover in the class. Top
line just tends to drop away at the rear when stacked but is correct when
relaxed and on the move. In gleaming coat and beautifully turned out as always
from this kennel.
2. Buckwell – Killena Ghostrider
Shorter coupled than 1 and also looking a
little chunky today. Nice head and expression, good bone and feet. Lovely rich
red coat in good condition. Moved well.
3. Mercer
– Amblelight Cassiopeia
Really liked his masculine head and gentle
expression. Well balanced with good body, bone
and tight
feet. A little apprehensive today but moved well.
Yearling
Dog
1
1. Graham
& Hogstrom – Don’s Statement To Nyliram JW
Loved his gentle expression. Good Welsh
head leading to correct length of neck and well laid-back shoulders. Well
balanced throughout with correct top line. Still developing. In very good coat
and condition and carrying his tail well on the move.
Maiden
Dog
4
1. Harrison
– Glenbrows This Is me
2. Knowles
– Menstonia Minstrel
3. Leary
– Menstonia Meteor
Novice
Dog 1
1. Knowles
– Menstonia Minstrel
Graduate
Dog
7
1. Jenkins
– Cwmbeili Morgan
Lovely make. Typical Welsh head, good neck
and shoulders. Strong through the body with correct rise over the loin.
Movement not spot on today but in super coat and condition.
2. Barkley
– Cherryheath Mr Mojito
Similar make and shape as 1 and many of
the same remarks apply. Very little to separate them. Lovely head and well
balanced throughout. Another one not giving his best on the move today but in
great coat and with a happy tail.
3. McIlwaine &
Reynolds – Glenbrows Van Gogh For Benoveor
JW
Another smart dog from this kennel with a
good head and kindly expression. Well boned all through with good legs and
feet. Moving close fore and aft today. In good coat and condition.
Post
Graduate Dog 8 (2)
1. Woodhams – Glynell Jiffy
An eye catcher. Lovely Welsh head and gentle
expression. Good body proportions with plenty of substance throughout. Super
bone and feet. A happy chap in good coat
and well presented. Moved happily with drive.
2. Wren – Llon Derwen Dar At Gwynmarren
Similar head to 1 and a very smart chap. Liked his overall balance, good bone and tidy feet. Settled
well on the move with the change of handler. In lovely coat and condition.
3. Monday
– Ambika Spirit Of Adventure
Very nice dog. Good make and shape
throughout. Just preferred heads of 1 and 2. Moved well.
Mid-limit
Dog
7
1. Williams
– Isfryn Spot The Difference Trebettyn
Delighted to get the chance to go over
this dog again. Loved him as a puppy two years ago and haven’t changed my mind.
Typical Welsh with a kind eye and melting expression. He has the right amount of
substance and bone, a good front, well made body and correct angulation
throughout. Super feet. Presented in full coat and great condition. He drove
around the ring with purpose and a very waggy tail.
RDCC.
2. Woodhams – Glynell Jiffy
3. Stone
– Stedigan All In Good Time For Merrem
Not available for comment
Limit
Dog
8 (1)
1. Woodhams – Tobermyn Minstrel Boy
Well balanced dog with substance. Lovely
head and expressive eyes. He has a deep chest and strong quarters. Very good
bone and angulation and moving happily on tight feet. These three could change
places on another day!
2. Worth
– Sarabande Man In The Mirror (AI) JW ShCM
Another very smart dog from this kennel.
Handsome head and kindly expression. Good ribs and depth of chest. Movement let
him down today. In immaculate coat and condition.
3. Brown
– Bowdonia Ozzie
Lovely head with correct length of neck
into well placed shoulders. Good angulation. In great coat and condition. Moved
okay.
Open
Dog
6 (2)
1. Harrison
- Sh Ch Glenbrows
Picture Me Now JW
Super dog hitting all the points required
by the breed standard. Presentation faultless. Considered strongly in the
challenge and not disgraced at all by just missing out at the end.
2. Ellis
& Pilkington Shannara Total Eclipse ShCM
Another lovely Welsh with his breeding
stamped all over him. Good body properties. Everything in the right place. Rear
movement letting him down today. In super coat and condition.
3. Worth
– Sarabande Perfect Storm (AI) ShCM
Super head and eye. Correct length of neck
into good shoulders. Deep chest and strong through the loin. Not very animated
on the move but in glorious coat and condition.
Champion
Dog
1
1. Graham
– Sh Ch Taimere’s
Twister Round Nyliram JW ShCM
In the best of coats today and showing his
socks off. Handsome head with the kindest of expressions, strong neck and
correct shoulders. Well sprung ribs, deep chest, and wide hindquarters with
correct angulation throughout. Moving with drive and a very lively tail action
on the best of legs and feet. Pleased to award him the DCC and with my
co-judges agreement BOS and RBIS.
Veteran
Dog
5
1. Barkley
– Sh Ch Cherryheath’s
Mr Mischief JW ShCM
Have always admired him and placed him
highly in the past. Still only a young veteran and looking very well on it. His
colour maybe fading a bit but he is still a handsome, quality dog with all the
attributes that gained him his title. Can still show the youngsters how to move
around the ring with purpose and drive.
2. Caldwell
& McDowell – Sh Ch Gemill Back To The Future For Cerysan
JW ShCM
Just a little older than 1 but another
lovely boy with a well-deserved title. Has all the qualities necessary of a
typical Welsh Springer. Just pipped by 1 on movement today.
3. Batey –
Break The Rules At Pegasett
The most senior of these 3 veterans and
still retaining his good looks and coat colour. Well-made dog with a lovely
head and gentle expression. Moved quite well on strong legs and tight feet and
shown in good condition.
Special
Beginners Dog 3
1. Bennett
– Helgen Romeo The Lover
Came 4th in Graduate. Very nice
boy with a super head. He has a good neck and shoulders, plenty of substance, well
boned legs and tight feet. In lovely coat and condition. Best mover in the
class.
2. Gough
– Julita Rukester
VHC in Post Graduate. Nice youngster, still developing. He has a
good head and eye and is well balanced through the body. In good coat and
condition. Moved okay. Very happy chap.
3. Leach
– Islanza Sprinter
Finer in the head than 1 and 2. Moving
well on good legs but feet could be tighter. In lovely coat and condition.
Special
Working Dog 1
1. Smith
- Isfryn Peeping Tom
Not yet 2 years old and in the best
muscular condition of any dog I examined today.
He has a gorgeous head with a melting
expression. Great neck, shoulders, ribs and bone. Just wish he were a tad
longer in loin to complete the picture. Super coat colour and condition. Moved
well on strong legs and tight feet. A credit to this dual purpose breed and his
owner.
Special
Shooting Dog 2
1. Smith
- Isfryn Peeping Tom
2. Wright
– Amblelight Solar Flare
Good type, liked his head. Strong lad with
well-developed muscle. Balanced but lost his top line when stacked. In good
coat and condition.
3. Leach
– Islanza Sprinter
Good
Citizen Dog Scheme 3
1. Green
- Eurion Jasper
Good shape to head with a pleasing
expression. Balanced outline and correct angulation throughout. Standing on
good legs and tight feet. Moved well.
2. Wright
– Amblelight Solar Flare
3. Leach
– Islanza Sprinter
Sandra
Bell (Judge)
I felt very
honoured to judge at this breed championship show, which was by a very friendly
and efficient committee.
I would like to
thank all the exhibitors for a wonderful entry and my two super stewards Pam Blay and Sarah Pilkington for keeping the ring running
smoothly.
All dogs were
presented well and I had some tough decisions in some classes, one thing I
would like to mention is feet, the breed standard states thick pads, quite a
few had no depth, just something to watch in our breeding programmes.
Sandra Bell my co
judge and I agreed on all top awards.
BIS
Thomas & Uptons, SH CH Bowdonia Seraphina JW ShCM
RBIS
& BOS Grahams SH CH Taimeres Twister Round Nyliram JW ShCM
BPIS
Harrisons, Glenbrows This Is Me
BVIS
Barkleys SH CH Cherryheaths
Mr Mischief, JW ShCM
MPB 4
1st Harrisons Glenbrows Temptress, 6 month bitch, very much a baby in her
movement at the moment, balanced head, good angulation front and rear, ample
neck, best of legs and feet, well down in hock, compact body.
2nd McIlwaine and Reynolds, Beneoveor
Cant By me love, 7 months, very close up to 1, typy
kind head, slightly taller at moment than 1, good forechest,
lay of shoulder, neck and topline, moderate
angulation front and back,
3rd Baldrys Llon
Llanharran Lleuci
PB 4 1a
1st
Knowles, Menstonia Make A Wish, 9 months and
needs to have hands on to appreciate her qualities, Balanced head with good eye
shape giving a kind expression, ample neck leading into good lay of shoulder, well
off for forechest, spring and length of rib,super leg bone, short coupled, strong rear quarters,
moved out well with a wagging tail.
2nd Baldrys Llon Llanharran
Lleucu, very raw baby at the moment, balanced head,
kind dark eye, 3rd in mp, a lot to like about this
girl, very raw baby at the moment, balanced head with dark eye and
pigmentation, good neck leading to good lay of shoulder, longer cast than 1 at
the moment, strong rear quarters, moved true, good feet.
3rd McIlwaine and Reynolds Benoveor
Galway Girl.
JB 6 1a
1st Worths, Sarabande Dance To The
Rhythm (AI) Kind
well balanced head, square muzzle, expressive eye, straight front, fabulous forechest, long clean neck, good lay of shoulder, compact,
good angulation front and back, moved out true in super coat and condition.
2nd Westyns, Xena Our Loyal Welsh,
lovely 16 month bitch to go over, well balanced head with chiselling, great
front assembly, forechest, topline,
angulation front and back, good spring and length of rib, everything just
flowed, moved well.
3rd Besrs, Amblelight Ophelis
YB 7
1st
Wallers, Isfryn Lady Godiva at Fireglow,
just over 18 months, feminine but with substance all through, one of the best
heads today, kind expressive well shaped eyes, good stop, well chiselled,
strong jaw, well arched neck leading into well laid back shoulders, body to leg
ratio balanced, excellent front and rear angulation, strong rear quarters,
straight well boned legs and thick padded feet. Arched loin, .good tailset. moved out well driving
from the rear. loved her, could not deny her the RCC
in good company.
2nd
Sarabande Dance To The Rythym
3rd
Westyns Xene our loyal
Welsh
MAIDEN 6,
1ST
Knowles, Menstonia Make a Wish
2nd
Harrisons, Glenbrows Temptress
3rd
Dixons, Stedian Stars In
Their Eyes
NOVICE 5 2a
1st
Knowles Menstonia Make A
Wish
2nd
Dixons, Stedigan Stars In Their Eyes,, Good make and shaped bitch, good length and depth of
ribs, moved out well in super coat and condition.
3rd baldrys, Llon Llanharran Lleuci
GRADUATE 9 3a
1st
Worths, Sarabande Dance To
The Rythym (a,i,), 1st as well
in junior, great to hear this class win gave her, her last points for her JW
2nd
Woodwards Fire N Ice, Typy
WSS head, good chiselling, strong muzzle, well off for forechest,
little loose in front today, strong well boned
legs, good thick feet, deep long spring of ribs, short coupled, strong rear
quarters, moderate bend of stifle, moved out with drive from the rear, with a
wagging tail, super temperament.
3rd
Barkleys, Cherryheaths Miss
Velocity.
POST GRADUATE 12 2a
All
first 5 places could change places on another day
1st
Connellys, Ambika Tranquil
Spirit For Benmorbry, Compact, Symmetrical, Not
Leggy, built for endurance and work, quick and active mover displaying push and
drive is the breed standards general appearance of a WSS, this bitch fits this
description so well. Not the biggest and flashiest of bitches, but a sound
honest typy feminine bitch, cracking feet, worthy
winner of a strong class.
2nd
Jones's Julita Rumours At Trosley,
close up to winner, well balanced head, good stop, kind eye, good front
assembly, straight front legs good feet, great depth and spring of ribs, strong
rear quarters which she used well on the move, happy girl with a wagging tail.
3rd Lucket Roynons, Solva Ortlinde, slighly stronger bitch all through, well balanced head,
good forechest, legs and shoulders, broad strong
quarters with good second thigh, such a shame she needs a different handler on
the move which makes her lose concentration,
MID LIMIT 6 1a
Close decision
between first 2
1st
Hills Page, Llon Llysiat Hedydd, Balanced head with good chiselling, straight front,
moved out well with wagging tail, needs to be gone over to appreciate her
virtues
2nd
Tews, Pamicks Field Of Dreams, not got her mind on the job in hand today,
balanced head, good deep chest, spring and length of rib, well off for bone,
balanced leg to body ratio, strong quarters, good tailset.
3rd
Bowmans, Amblelight Rose
LIMIT 8 1a
1st
Grahams, Ferndel Cover Story About
Nyliram JW, balanced head, good chiselling, strong
neck leading into good lay of shoulder, well off for forechest,
good width over back to quarters, good spring and depth of rib, quick active
mover.
2nd
Ridges, Stagharth Now I’m Here At Saanu,
kind biddable expression, another with good width across back and quarters,, straight front, well boned legs, thick padded feet,
strong rear quarters, firm topline, moved well.
3rd
Blackfords, Amblelights,
Sunglow, very typy WSS, lovely well balanced head,
good angulation front and back, good body properties, good legs, great feet,
all finished off with a rich red coat.
OPEN
1st
Thomas & Uptons, SH CH Bowdonia
Seraphina JW Sh CM, Beautiful bitch from any angle, well shaped and balanced head, kind expressive eye, strong
square muzzle, good length of neck leading into well laid shoulders, strong topline, arched muscular loin, straight front, best of legs
and feet, deep well sprung ribs, strong rear quarters which enabled her to move
around the ring true and wth drive, super coat and
condition, and a wagging tail CC & BIS
2nd
Thomas's Bowdoia Anastasia JW, close up to winner,
proportionate head, kind biddable expression, strong square muzzle, straight
front, great leg bone and feet, good width acroos
chest, back and rear, deep chest, length and spring of rib, moderate angulation
front and back, true with a wagging atil, in good
coat and condition.
3rd
Madelys, Bahri Flaming Star
at Maytag, lovely make and shape of bitch, kind expressive head, moderate
angulation both ends, lost out to substance of 1 and 2. happy
and merry girl.
CHAMPIONS 4
Super class,
splitting hairs, thank you for giving me the honour of getting my hands on
these girls.
1st
Thomas' SH CH Bowdonia Moment To Shine, 6 year old,
well balanced head, kind expression, dark pigmentation, super in forechest, really fills the hands, once again from this
kennel best of straight legs and good thick padded feet. strong
neck into well laid shoulders, firm topline, strong
rear quarters, stylish mover.
2nd
Cocking, Barnaby & Tullys SH CH Bushwacker Gregorys Girl At Highclare, slightly stronger
made all through, which is why lost out to 1. Has beautiful flowing lines, kind
expressive head with good chiselling, very good forechest,
depth, length and spring of rib and angulation, strong rear quarters which she
used to have free flowing strong active movement.
3rd Frosts, SH CH
Bushwacker Something About Mary, pretty feminine
head, good width of body, super coat and condition, strong rear quarters moved
out true, best of front extension on the move, straight front legs, would just
prefer thicker padded feet. Happy girl, worthy Champion.
VETERAN 4
Great class, what
a pleasure to see and go over.
1st
Caldwells Cerysan Purely By
Chance, love this lady, 12 1\2 years going on 2 1\2, has nobody told this girl
how old she is, what a star, true welshie type,
happy active and merry, kind expression, good body properties, straight
legs, still the best of feet, moved out true.
2nd
Caldwells, Cerysan
Pocahontas, daughter to my winner, 9 years old similar remarks apply to 1. lovely kind well balanced head, good body properties,
angulation front and back, moved out true coming and going. still
lovely rich red coat, happy girl.
3rd
Whites, Fiergen Steamy Windows, 7 year old, happy
girl, good straight front, great leg bone, depth of chest, front and rear
angulation, well let down hocks, moved out well from
all angles, good coat and condition.
SPECIAL BEGINNERS 4
1st
Wallers, Isfryn Lady Godiva at Fireglow
2nd
Coopers, Isfryn Lady Grey at Gilstonia,
lovely headed bitch with a soft gentle expression, good length of neck, well
laid shoulders, straight well boned legs, good shaped and padded feet straight
front, deep ribs, good angulation front and back, not as mature as 1 at moment,
moved out true.
3rd
Bests, Amblelight Ophelia
SPECIAL WORKING BITCH 4
1st
Coopers, Isfryn Lady Grey at Gilstonia
2nd
Barkleys, Cherryheaths Miss
Chief, 11 years young, old fashioned type, well balanced head kind expression,
compact in body with good spring of rib, well boned straight front legs with
the best shaped feet with thick pads, moderate angulation front and rear with
strong quarters, well let down hocks, in super coat
and condition for age.
3rd
Smiths Isfryn Hocus Pocus
SPECIAL SHOOTING 3
1st
Connolys, Ambika Tranquil
Spirit For Benmorbry
2nd
Isfryn Hocus Pocus, from a smaller mould than some,
balanced head, strong neck, good lay of shoulder, straight front and legs,
great feet, short coupled , good depth spring and
length of rib, firm topline, ever wagging tail.
3rd
whites Fiergen Steamy Windows
GOOD CITIZEN 9
1st
Caldwells, , Bowdonia Bellisima For Cerysan, very typy balanced head, strong muzzle, well boned straight
legs, good feet, great depth, length and spring of rib, moved out well coming
and going and in profile using her strong rear quarters, in super rich red coat
and condition, happy girl.
2nd
Woodwards, Bowdonia Time To
Dream, another very typy bitch, good straight legs
and front, thick well padded feet, good spring to
ribs, short coupled, moved out well although felt it had been a long day
waiting for her turn, seen her sparkle and move with more enthusiasm.
3rd Watsons, Welingerhill Garden Tiger of Hillpark,
well balanced head, dark eye, good straight front and legs, short coupled, good
angulation front and rear, ever wagging tail, moved OK, strong rear quarters in
good condition, unlucky in previous classes with her placings today among
strong competition.
JUDGE
THELMA RITCHIE
I would
like to thank the Officers and Committee for inviting me to be Referee and to
judging the following classes.
Brace: (4: 0:
abs)
1st Caldwell: Lovely pair of Welsh Springers, moved so
well
together, didn't put a foot wrong.
2nd Woodward:
Moved really well, difficult to choose between 1st and
2nd, I felt that Caldwell had that little
extra.
3rd Knowles:
Special Breeders Team:
1st Thomas:
These lovely Welsh Springers stood alone in the class,
but
what a gorgeous trio, loved their type, shape and
construction,
all moved with drive, shown in excellent coat
and
condition. Delighted to see one of them
went BIS.
Judge:
Julie Exall