SOUTH EASTERN WELSH SPRINGER SPANIEL CLUB

25^TH JANUARY 2026

Thank you to the committee for thinking of me and pulling forward my judging appointment by a year,  due to Carol Madley being unfortunately taken ill, and I wish her a speedy recover.  Thank you also to my stewards, Hillary Male and Jolanta Grigonyte for keeping the ring running smoothly all day.  Thank you to all the exhibitors that came on the day knowing that I was a replacement judge.

Baby Puppy Dog  (0)

Veteran Dog (6,1)

1^st Brown’s - Bowdonia Ozzie JW, - I’ve watched this boy for years from the ringside and he doesn’t disappoint, nice bone, head & neck, good rear angulation moves well, and in good condition.

2^nd Woodham’s - Glynell Jiffy -  Heavier in type, but the boy’s still got it, heavier in head, good length of neck, nice front end and moves with drive.

3^rd Bennett’s- Helgen Romeo the Lover For Flyborn

Minor Puppy Dog (0)

Puppy Dog (0)

Junior Dog (2)

1^st Burchmore Bows & Smith’s - Lenamore Renegade (AI) – Lovely typical type, built to do a day’s work,  lovely head, good spring of rib,  good rear angulation, which shows in movement and drive

2^nd Wren’s Gelnbrows The Time is now at Gwynmarren – Different in type to 1 slightly leaner and longer, but still has everything in the right place,  just needs time to mature.

Special Yearling (1)

1^st – Gaylor & Robinson’s Gilstonia Run Red Rum for Aprilflash - Lovely head, good neck, nice front, good depth of body and spring of rib,  good rear angulation, a very happy boy enjoying himself.

Novice (2)

1^st Nyliram Paparazzi - Leaner in type and longer in body,  still lots of maturing to do, but has everything in the right place.

2^nd  Bennett’s - Gilstonia Wreck it Riley for Flyborn – What a lovely naughty boy, lots to like about him, just not on his best behaviour today,  nice head and rear angulation.

Graduate (0)

Post Graduate Dog (1)

1^st Gaylor & Robinson’s Gilstonia Run Red Rum for Aprilflash – 1^st in Sp. Yearling.

Limit Dog (3)

1^st Stone’s Kidenoan Mark Time for Merrem JW – Longer in body,  lovely head, good amount of bone, good depth of body and spring of rib,  good reach and drive, considered for top honours, only just missed out.

2^nd Levy’s Cerysan Limited Edition -  Slighter in type, to 1 but good neck and shoulders, nice angulation, and moved well.

3^rd Batey’s - Glenbrowns Best of Friends

Open Dog (6, 3)

1^st Gaylor & Robinson’s - Sh Ch Heniveruce King of Brewers for Aprilflash ShCeX – Judged this boy before and gave him top honours then and he still doesn’t disappoint,  Lovely overall picture flowing from nose to tail, lovely condition, moved with enthusiasm and drive.  (Best Dog, Reserve Best in Show)

2^nd Jone’s - Trosley Tamoshanta – Finally maturing up just took his time, nice bone, front and rear angulation, moved well

3^rd Hankin’s Julita Rainmaker with Woodelrond.

Special Beginners Dog (2)

1^st Jessop’s - Nyliram Paparazzi – 1^st in  Novice

2^nd  Bennett’s Gilstonia Wreck it Riley for Flyborn - 2nd  Novice

Good Citizen Dog Scheme  (6)

1^st Barkley’s Jacranella Galahad of Cherryheath (AI) JW – Watched this young lad since the very beginning, and think he has plenty good years ahead of him,  Plenty of bone, without being course,  well-muscled, lovely front and rear angulation,  moved with drive  (Reserve Best Dog)

2^nd Levy’s Cerysan Limited Edition (2^nd in Limit)

3^rd Gough’s Julita Rukester

Baby Puppy Bitch (0)

Veteran Bitch (3,2)

1^st Waller’s Isfryn Lady Godiva at Fireglow JW VW – Now 8 years old and still in her prime, lovely head, good bone, depth of body, just flowed from the tip of nose to the tip of her tail  lovely driving motion from the rear (Best in Show, Best Veteran in Show)

2^nd Cadwell’s Hillpark Queen Bee for Cerysan AWB -  9.5 years lovely type, in lovely condition, moved well.

Minor Puppy Bitch (1)

1^st Dixon’s Rubydown Summer Joy – 8 month puppy, very happy, good bone, nice rear angulation, good length of neck, will watch her with interest.

Puppy Bitch (1)

1^st Dixon’s Rubydown Summer Joy (1^st in M Puppy Bitch)

Junior Bitch (1)

1^st Jessup’s Lenamore Savage Love – Good bone, longer in type, nice ribbing, good rear angulation and moved well.

Special Yearling Bitch (3)

1^st  Cooper & Mullin’s - Gilstonia Maggie May - Good head, shoulders, neck, good spring of rib, nice length of body and good rear angulation. Moved with drive

2^nd  Jessup’s Lenmore Savage Love  (1^st in Junior)

3^rd Mayo’s Helgen Candy Mountain

Novice (1)

1^st  Mayo’s Helgen Candy Mountain – Longer type, good head, neck and shoulders, nice rear angulation, good movement

Graduate Bitch 

1^st  Cooper & Mullin’s - Gilstonia Maggie May

Post Graduate Bitch (1)

1^st Naunton’s - Trenzalore’s Princess Leia – Nice head and good neck, shoulder and depth of chest, good rear angulation, lovely driving movement, it was her movement that won her top honours  (Reserve Best Bitch)

Limit Bitch (3,2) 

1^st Tew’s Pamicks Dream with Me – Longer type, maturing well, good front and rear angulation.

2^nd Cooper’s - Gilstonia Snow Moon, Different type good head, Good depth of body, nice cat like feet. 

Open Bitch (4,1)

1^st Ferguson’s - Julita Raindance at Teaslewood – slighter in frame, good head and nice rear angulation, plenty of drive, just lost out on top honours today,  

Special Beginners Bitch (2,1)

1^st Mayo’s Helgen Candy Mountain

Good Citizens Dog Scheme Bitch

1^st Barkley’s Cherryheath Muss Velocity JW – Plenty of bone, but not too heavy, a girl that looks like a girl,  built to be able to do a days work,  good front, and rear angulation,  moved well

2^nd Cadwell’s Hillpark Queen Bee for Cerysan AWB (2^nd Veteran)

Brace (2)

1^ST  Miss S Barkley – A lovely pair,  both moved well with drive.

2^nd G Cooper Mother and Daughter,  a matched pair just missed out.

South Eastern Welsh Springer Spaniel Club Single Breed Open Show 25th January 2026

Special Classes

Thank you to the South Eastern Welsh Springer Spaniel Club for giving me the opportunity to judge your lovely dogs at your open show. I consider it a privilege to judge the special classes at a breed specific show and was looking forward to this appointment. I was a little disappointed that the entry was numerically very small, however I was delighted with the animals that came under me on the day. 

Junior d/b no entries

Post Graduate d/b (1/0) 1st Gaylor and Robertson's Gilstonia Run Red Rum for Aprilflash:- 21 month male of nice type. He had a well balanced masculine head with dark brown eyes which gave him a lovely soft expression. He had a clearly defined stop, good finish to muzzle and dark nostrils. He had a long muscular neck which flowed seamlessly into his withers and was free from throatiness. His ear set was moderately low. He was sound in the front displaying straight and strong bone. He was deep in brisket and had adequate forechest and well sprung ribs. He had a strong muscular loin and good tail set on a strong croup. His hindlegs were muscular and wide with a well developed 2nd thigh and he had a good bend of stifle and short well let down hocks culminating in small round tight feet He moved very well to and fro maintaining his level topline all the time with a lively tail which unfortunately he was a little proud of today. His coat was a rich red, dense straight and silky in texture with feathering still to come. Very nice for his age! 

Open d/b (3/1) 1st Gaylor and Robertson's Sh Ch Heniveruce King of Brewers for Aprilflash ShCE X presented a lovely overall picture of a completely finished Welsh Springer. He had a balanced skull to muzzle ratio with a defined stop and dark hazel. medium eye with enough chiselling to give a kindly expression. Perhaps could have had a slightly more square finish of muzzle. He had moderately low placed ears hanging close to his cheeks. He had a lovely long well muscled and clean neck free from throatiness. He excelled in his front angulation having well laid back shoulders coupled with a good forechest. He was sound in the front displaying a straight front when viewed from the front with strong straight boning. His well sprung ribs culminated in his slightly arched loin, good croup and tail set. His hindquarters were well muscled and broad with well developed 2nd thigh, adequate stifles and well let down hocks and nice tight round feet. He moved well in both directions with drive from his strong rear end. His lightly feathered tail was lively on the move but would have preferred if he had carried it level with his back. He was presented in beautiful condition with his rich red contrasting with his pearly white silky straight coat with moderate feathering across his belly which created a lovely finish on a very nice dog which I liked enormously
2nd Woodham's Glynell Jiffy:- This 10 year old strongly made male had personality plus. He had a well balanced skull to muzzle ratio . I would have preferred to see a more domed skull. He had a nice square finish to his muzzle and a well defined stop. He had haze! round eyes which gave him a kindly expression although I preferred the winner’s expression. He had a decent length of neck and good forechest. He stood true in the front with strong bone. He was deep in brisket. He had well sprung ribs and good coupling. He had a level topline and strong well made hindquarters with wide and well muscled hindquarters, excellent deep 2nd thighs, stifles and well let down strong hocks. His round feet could have been tighter; He moved with plenty of push and drive from his strong rear throwing his right elbow on the return. He had a very happy disposition, but was also proud of his tail today.

Judge Colette Tuite