Hello

I would like to thank the Officers and Committee of Lancashire & Cheshire English Springer Spaniel Club for inviting me to judge our lovely breed.  The small hardworking committee pulled out all stops in finding a lovely new venue and enticing a quality entry for me to assess. It was a great atmosphere and to that I would like to thank all the exhibitors who accepted my decisions in a sporting manner.

I thought the quality overall was of high standard, especially in the top end classes where I could have awarded a handful of CCs in both sexes.  I was looking for true ‘springer’ movement where the ‘forelegs swing straight forward from the shoulder, throwing the feet well forward in an easy free manner’, which I am sad to say is lacking in our breed nowadays.  This for me is quintessential and such a shame that we are losing it.  I was also looking for correct balance with substance but no exaggeration and a classical springer head.  All this I am pleased to say was found in my principal winners.

 

MPD 1 (1)

 

PD 2 (0)                                                                                                                                                          

1st: CLARK Mrs C, VAREY Mrs J Tigerrock Radio Gaga (TAF)                                                                                                          10 month old B/W and what a lovely puppy, there is nothing overdone or exaggerated about him, portrays balance and quality. He has a gorgeous head with dark eyes and the most melting expression, strong arched neck set on well laid shoulders, he is short over loin and stands on the best of feet and has strong bone. He was presented in beautiful coat and condition and on the move, he was very sound and collective for one so young, driving from his short hocks and muscular hindquarters.  Good luck in the future with him.  BPD                                                                                                                            

2nd: THOMAS G Tigerrock Super Ted                                                                                                                                                      

10 month old dark L/W and litter brother to 1. He is very similar in make and shape of his brother, he has a very dark head and his eye needs to darken to give him his gentle expression.  Enough neck into good shoulder and he has a great depth of chest, well bodied and boned. He needs to gain confidence on the move but is only a baby. Beautiful gleaming coat and presentation.

 

JD 3 (1)

1st: LAUCHLAN Mrs J & Ms JD Lochbride Thunderstruck                                                                                                                   16 month old L/W who is nicely balanced with a masculine head, he has ample bone and tight feet, a strong neck and correct shoulder placement, he is developing nicely into his body frame, excelled on the move where he drove from behind covering the ground with ease moving steadily with his young handler. He was presented in a gleaming dark liver jacket and muscular body condition.                                                                                                                                                                                        2nd: TOPLISS Mrs T Beresford Night Train                                                                                                                                           14 month old L/W who is full of breed type and more appealing in head. He has a beautiful headpiece with correct fluting and balance however not as confident on the move yet and has time on his side. His neck is strong and muscular, slightly arched at head, standing on super bone and compact feet with correct shoulder placement and elbows well set to deep chest. His profile picture is a mature youngster with lovely furnishings for age and presented beautifully. I would prefer him to have less length of stifle but would forgive as all his other qualities make up for this. Will trouble the best when gains more confidence.

 

YD 2 (1)

1st: JENKINSON Mrs K Eastriding Declaration                                                                                                                                          21 month old B/W who has the most gorgeous head and expression, he has a dark eye with desired fluting and chiselling, he has a strong arched neck leading into correct front assembly, level topline with adequate depth of body, his hindlegs are well let down and has muscular thighs on moderately bent stifle, he stood on good feet and has ample bone, moved soundly and was presented in excellent condition.

 

Class 5 MD (1 Entries) Abs: 0                                                                                                                                                                     1st: CLARK Mrs C, VAREY Mrs J Tigerrock Radio Gaga (TAF)

 

Class 6 ND (2 Entries) Abs: 0                                                                                                                                                                       1st: CLARK Mrs C, VAREY Mrs J Tigerrock Radio Gaga (TAF)                                                                                                             2ND: THOMAS G Tigerrock Super Ted

 

Class 7 GD (1 Entries) Abs: 1

 

 

GD 1 (1)

 

Class 8 PGD (4 Entries) Abs: 2                                                                                                                                                                   1st: MORGANS Mrs N Kennair Dreaming On A Star                                                                                                                                             2 ½ year old L/W who is an honest no frills type of dog.  He illustrated balance and substance with no exaggeration, he has super tight feet and correct bone, his skull is a bit broader than I would prefer and his eye needs to darken, he has a strong neck which flowed over his shoulder into a level top line and is nicely coupled with excellent depth in body and strong muscular hindquarters. Moving slightly close behind today but really reaching in front on the move driving from his short hocks. His owner had him presented well.                                                                                                                                                                                        2nd: JENKINSON Mrs K Eastriding Invictus                                                                                                                                                     2 year old L/W who has a kindly expression with nice eye colour, he seemed to drop away behind on the stance which spoiled his shape, he is a little upright in shoulder which made him look a bit short in neck, he has excellent depth in his chest and body and super substance, liked his breed type, when he moved he was a bit unsettled and moved closed behind but when settled he moved with  reach and drive from his muscular hindquarters.  He has a lovely coat with plenty of furnishings, promising young dog.

 

Class 9 MLD (2 Entries) Abs: 0                                                                                                                                                                          1st: SMITH Mr RJ Melverly Top Geezer                                                                                                                                                         2 ½ year old L/W who is full of breed type, he has the most appealing head with the kindest expression and a lovely dark hazel eye, he has a mature body for his age with all the correct proportions, he is an upstanding dog in great muscular condition with super depth, bone and feet, he has nothing really that I can fault him on. He has a strong arched neck into good lay of shoulder, nice balance, beautiful shape, being critical would like less length in stifle however there is not the perfect dog. His side profile gait was free and flowing and he was in lovely coat and presented well. I felt he just needed a little more confidence on the move but does enough.

2nd: MERRY Mrs H, WRIGHT Mr G Anacapa Just Jack                                                                                                                               6 year old L/W/T who is another upstanding dog with correct height to length ratios, he has a strong arched neck and a well laid shoulder, I would have preferred his head to have more depth in muzzle but has a kindly expression, he has excellent body depth and substance and strong in hindquarter, is symmetrical in shape and has nothing exaggerated, immaculately turned out, he lost out to winner on movement.

 

Class 10 LD (6 Entries) Abs: 1 W/D: 1                                                                                                                                                        1st: GLENDINNING Ms F, BOOLE Mrs E Plaiglen Beaters Btrue                                                                                                             3 ½ year old B/W who is full of breed type and everything in moderation. His head is masculine with the desired chiselling and fluting with the darkest of eyes, he has a very kind and soft expression and good earset. His neck was strong, arched and of moderate length, he has the correct lay of shoulder with good angles front and back, his hindlegs were well let down with broad muscular thighs, he has super tight feet and strong bone, he is a balanced dog with good construction, he moved sound fore and aft to win this class of quality exhibits. He was presented beautifully, and I will watch his future with interest. RCC                                                                                                                                                                                   2nd: TAUBMAN Mrs K Meonstoke Hawthorne                                                                                                                                              5 year old L/W who is of correct size, construction and is balanced with substance, he is an honest dog with nothing exaggerated.  I would prefer a bit more work in his head however still has a kind expression with dark hazel eyes, he has a strong arched neck into a good lay of shoulder, excellent bone and tight feet. He was presented immaculately in his dark liver jacket and muscular body condition, was not surprised by his sound movement which won him this deserved placing.                                                                                                                                                                                         3rd: CLARKE Mrs C, VAREY Mrs J Beaters Barron JW SHCM                                                                                                                      Res: JACKSON Mr & Mrs R Mompesson Devonshire

 

Class 11 OD (8 Entries) Abs: 2                                                                                                                                                                       1st: BOTT Mr RP & SAVELL Mrs C Sh Ch Artwaves Standing Ovation For Allenie (Imp Swe)                                                           3 year old L/W who is full of breed type and a worthy Champion.  He has a balanced masculine head although his eye colour could be a bit darker, correct front assembly and is standing on excellent bone and tight feet. He has a strong arched neck with a level top line, strong loin and a rounded muscular hindquarter with hindlegs well let down. He is symmetrically built, a lovely size, portraying balance with no exaggerations, he excelled on the move with his ground covering free flowing movement.                                                                                                                                                                                             2nd: BROUGH Ms C & WALKER Mr P Riselawroad No Deal                                                                                                              4 year old L/W who is rangier in build than one however he is an honest dog and won his place over other quality exhibits in this class due to his sound movement, when settled he covered the ground with true springer action. His head was balanced, masculine, although his eye could be darker, and has the desired chiselling and fluting with a deep flew.  His front assembly was true with good lay of shoulder, firm top line, correct tail set, a deep chest, fine substance and  bone and muscular well angulated hindquarters.                                                                                                                                                                        3rd: JACKSON Mr & Mrs R Sh Ch Mompesson Winchester                                                                                                                  Res: CASEY Mr E, CAVALLO Mr C Sh Ch/Aus Sup Ch Sandicam The Look Of Love (Imp Aus)                                                      VHC: TAUBMAN Mrs K Meonstoke Hawthorne

 

Class 12 SBD (1 Entries) Abs: 1

 

Class 13 VD (5 Entries) Abs: 3                                                                                                                                                                      1st: GLENDINNING Ms F Sh Ch Plaiglen Hustle                                                                                                                                      7 ½ year old B/W and what I can say about this dog is stunning and just gets better and better with age. Everything about him is moderate and last time I judged him he won limit dog but did not do enough on the move that day for top honours.  He has a balanced but masculine headpiece with the correct chiselling and fluting with the darkest of eyes. He has a super front assemble with deep chest and tight elbows, good spring of rib with a strong muscular lion. He stood on lovely tight feet and good bone, he has a strong muscled hindquarter.  I liked his size and overall balance and was presented immaculately. His movement was flawless where he covered the ground freely, with ease and today could not deny him the CC and Best in Show.                                                                                                                                                                                        

2nd: DRINKALL Mr & Mrs Mompesson Tribute to Esscroft IR VET CH                                                                                                  8 ½  year old L/W/T who is a different type to 1 and bred from classical lines. He was presented in great muscular condition and has a balanced head with kind expression, strong arched neck into correct shoulder placement and front assembly, he has ample bone, his body is slightly rangier and has a good depth of brisket and moved soundly covering the ground easily.  He has a pleasant shape and balance in side profile and unfortunate to meet 1 today in such tip top condition.

                                                                                                     

Class 14 GCD (1 Entries) Abs: 0                                                                                                                                                                 1st: DRINKALL Mr & Mrs Mompesson Tribute to Esscroft IR VET CH

 

BITCHES 

 

Class 15 MPB (1 Entries) Abs: 0                                                                                                                                                             1st: SMITH Mr RJ Belaita Star at Melverly                                                                                                                                                6 ½ month old L/W/T who was enjoying her day out which made me smile. She has a sweet melting expression and balanced head shape, correct ear set, grand bone, correct construction through front assembly with excellent depth of body and portrays a super shape in side profile. She has a good hindquarter with moderately bent stifle, short hocks and lovely tight feet.  A very promising puppy and one for the future.

 

Class 16 PB (4 Entries) Abs: 0                                                                                                                                                                      1st: SMITH Mr RJ Melverly Tiny Dancer                                                                                                                                                      9 ½ month old L/W whom I could have taken home as she is another beautiful youngster who is full of breed type from this kennel.  She has a balanced head with dark eye, an expression to die for, correct ear set, a strong arched neck into a faultless front assembly, good bone and tight feet.  She is symmetrically built with super depth to body, nicely coupled with fine hindquarters and she was the best mover in the class.  She was immaculately presented in her solid liver gleaming jacket. Another one out of the top drawer for this breeder and wish her every success in the future. BPB and BPIS                                                                                                                                                                                  

2nd: KEELY Mr & Mrs M Alhambian Diana Dors                                                                                                                                                  11 ½ month old L/W who is another quality baby full of breed type. She has a lovely balanced and feminine headpiece although eye still needs to darken, ample bone and already up on her pasterns with neat feet, her body is deep and well developed as is her hindquarters, she is strong over loin and rump with short hocks and moderate bend in stifle.  Excellent presentation. She moved soundly and was just unfortunate to meet 1 today.  Another promising puppy for the future.                                                                                                                                                                                        3rd: CLARKE Mrs C, VAREY Mrs J Tigerrock Strike a Pose                                                                                                                             Res: CRABTREE JM Wenark May Blossom at Yarlestre (IKC).

 

Class 17 JB (3 Entries) Abs: 0                                                                                                                                                                        1st: TOPLISS Mrs T Beresford Night Class                                                                                                                                                         14 month old L/W who is full of quality and breed type and am sure will worry the best when fully mature. She has a beautiful feminine head which is balanced with the desired chiselling and fluting with a dark hazel eye with an expression to melt everyone’s heart. She is compact and balanced in body yet with substance, strong arched neck with good length into correct shoulders, deep chest, just the right amount of bone and the best of feet.  She has an excellent hindquarter assembly with broad muscular thigh and moderately bent stifle with short hocks which was evident in her sound free flowing movement. She is a beautiful bitch with great promise for the future.                                                                                                                                                2nd: CUNLIFF Mr & Mrs G Calvdale I Say of Fallenleaf                                                                                                                       15 ½ month old L/W who is another nice bitch full of breed type and similar comments apply, I could have taken both home.  She perhaps had the edge on maturity today and although a sound mover she was not as settled as the winner which lost her the class. They will change places often I am sure. Her eye needs to darken but again has a beautiful head and expression and is so feminine. Correct proportions to front and rear assembly, she has ample bone and was presented in immaculate condition with the right amount of furnishings. Another promising bitch.                                                                                                                                                                                  3rd DOBBIN Mrs N Donarden Dream Baby

 

Class 18 YB (4 Entries) Abs: 2                                                                                                                                                                      1st: JOYCE Mr & Mrs N Kingsheath Total Diva at Felltops                                                                                                                                       19 month old L/W who was in great condition and presented immaculately in her gleaming jacket.  She has a nice head with good ear set however found her eye round which spoilt her expression, ear set low.  She was well off for bone with splendid substance, good spring of rib and depth in chest, sound front and rear assembly. I would have preferred her to be shorter coupled and a more refined head, nevertheless she is a good all round honest bitch and moved well to win the class.                                                                                                                                                                       2nd: FAIRGRIEVE Mr & Mrs R Berkenbar Novella of Alkaruss                                                                                                                 18 ½ month old L/W who was presented in excellent muscular condition. I would have preferred a bit more of her all over, she was balanced, with deep chest and well-developed hindquarters and moderate bend of stifle and short hocks.  She has ample bone and just enough furnishings. Her head would have benefited with more chiselling and fluting as stop was a bit prominent.  She has a lovely dark hazel eye and correct ear set. I found her slightly upright in shoulder which reflected in her movement.    

                   

Class 19 MB (1 Entries) Abs: 0                                                                                                                                                                                     CLARK Mrs C, VAREY Mrs J Tigerrock Strike a pose                                                                                                                     10 month old L/W who is a pretty bitch with a dark head and gleaming solid dark liver jacket.  She is compact, balanced and very feminine with excellent bone and tight feet. Her eye colour needs to darken and hope this comes as she gets older. Found her slightly upright in shoulder making her neck look a bit short but has a deep chest.  Her hindquarters were broad and muscled with short hocks. Moved well covering the ground with ease.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Class 20 NB (3 Entries) Abs: 1                                                                                                                                                                        1st: CUNLIFF Mr & Mrs G Calvdale I Say Of Fallenleaf                                                                                                                             2nd: CLARKE Mrs C, VAREY Mrs J Tigerrock Strike A Pose                                                                                                                    

 

Class 21 GB (5 Entries) Abs: 2                                                                                                                                                                       1st: TAIN Mr & Mrs G Westaway Touch of Magic For Taimere                                                                                                              2 year old L/W who is maturing nicely and full of breed type, she has the most beautiful feminine head with a dark eye, the required fluting and chiselling, good depth of muzzle and gentle expression. She has a strong neck and correct shoulder placement, excellent substance and bone with lovely tight feet, muscular hindquarters and although she moved with plenty of reach and drive she was just moving a tad close behind today. She was presented immaculately and a bit more furnishings would finish the side profile picture.                                                                                                                                                                                            2nd: CONRAD Mrs D Peasblossom Rumours at Strathnaver                                                                                                                     2 ½ year old L/W who is another lovely example oozing in breed type.  She has a pleasing feminine head with kindly expression, but one just had the edge on eye shape for me today.  She has a good reach of neck and portrays a balanced picture in side profile. Her front assembly is spot on and she has excellent depth in body, adequate bone and tight feet. She has muscular broad hindquarters with moderately bent stifle and moved with reach and drive, however again same as winner she was moving a bit close behind today.  Wonderful presentation and condition. Two lovely bitches with a promising future.                                                                                                                                                                                       3rd: FAIRGRIEVE Mr & Mrs R Peasblossom Shimmer of Alkaruss

 

Class 22 PGB (6 Entries) Abs: 3                                                                                                                                                                   1st: TAIN Mr & Mrs G Westaway Touch of Magic For Taimere                                                                                                              2nd: WEST Mrs D Meonstoke Cherry Blossom At Grosbreuil                                                                                                                   5 year old L/W who scored on maturity over three. She has an attractive feminine head with dark eyes, the required chiselling and fluting with deep flew, it was balanced with the correct proportions. She is mature in body with a firm top line, decent substance and depth, standing on ample bone and tight feet. Her neck was moderate in length and she has a true front and rear assembly construction. She was appealing in breed type and moved sound fore and aft with reach and drive.                                                                                                                                                                                        3rd: WEYMAN Mrs J Spuffing Molly’s Secret

 

Class 23 MLB (3 Entries) Abs: 1                                                                                                                                                                      1st: GREEN Mr & Mrs K Kennair I Am I Said                                                                                                                                              5 ½ year old L/W with appealing breed type. She has an attractive feminine head with a lovely expression, kind dark eye, deep flew and low ear set. Her construction is flawless, and she has generous bone, tight feet, firm top line and excellent depth and substance. She is short over loin and her hindquarters are muscular and well developed which did not surprise me that I could not fault her on the move where she covered the ground effortlessly with her outstanding reach and drive and one of the best movers today.  Turned out in superb condition, although, a little more furnishing would have completed the picture for me, but with all her other attributes had no hesitation in awarding her the RCC in the challenge in quality company and she should gain her title with ease.                                                                                                                                                                                               2nd: COKELL Mrs H Carlyquinn Mama Mia SHCM                                                                                                                                      4 year old L/W who is also full of breed type.  She is so feminine with an appealing head, darkest of eyes and kindest of expressions. Her neck is strong set on well laid shoulders running over her firm top line and has a short-coupled body with splendid depth of chest. She has enough bone and substance and acceptable muscular hindquarters using to her advantage allowing sound and free flowing driving action.  Two quality bitches and was very unlucky to meet 1 in such good form today.

 

Class 24 LB (7 Entries) Abs: 0                                                                                                                                                                        1st: TOPLISS Mrs T Lordsett Uptown Girl At Beresford (Imp Pol)                                                                                                           3 year old L/W who has the most gorgeous head and for me the best head of the day with the correct shape, fluting, chiselling, balance and her beautiful dark eye gives the desired kindly expression. She is full of breed type with splendid bone, depth and substance but keeping her femininity.  Felt she would have benefited with less furnishings to outline her accurate front and rear assembly construction. She stood on the best of feet, firm top line, correct tail set and the best mover in the class. Would just like to see her a bit more forward, outgoing and enjoying her moment in the ring as considered her for top honours. A super bitch all over.                                                                                                                                                                                              

2nd: RICHARDSON Mr P & Terry RICHARDSON Mrs Cherishym Chara                                                                                                  5 ½ year old L/W who is another beautifully made bitch. She has a lovely feminine head with dark eye and correct balance and proportions, however, I would like to see a bit more chiselling and fluting. I could not fault her overall construction, she is symmetrically built with her superb balance, length of neck, accurate front and rear assembly, depth in brisket, short loin, acceptable bone and feet. She was beautifully presented and in excellent muscular condition moving soundly and ably round the ring. These bitches will change places often I am sure and today I just preferred the head of one. Another super bitch who should gain her title.                                                                                                                                                                                          3rd: JACKSON Mr & Mrs R Mompesson Words                                                                                                                                            Res: JENKINSON Mrs K Hollivera’s Verona With Eastriding (Imp Swe)                                                                                                   VHC: DRINKALL Mr & Mrs P Calvdale Malieficent Of Esscroft

 

Class 25 OB (9 Entries) Abs: 4                                                                                                                                                                          1st: JACKSON Mr & Mrs R Sh Ch Mompesson Legacy                                                                                                                                  5 ½ year old L/W/T who is wonderful in breed type from classical lines which this kennel just keeps producing. She has a Gorgeous head and expression with the desired fluting and chiselling, lovely dark eye for a tri, she has splendid bone, depth and substance but retaining her femininity. She has a good length of neck into well laid shoulders, super balance with broad muscular hindquarters and correct tail set. She is so sound on the move where she excelled driving fore and aft.  A worthy champion who gave an excellent performance to win the CC and RBIS today in good company.                                                                                                                                                                                            2nd: TOPLISS Mrs T Sh Ch Calvdale Duty Calls                                                                                                                                           4 ½ year old B/W. Both bitches are worthy champions and similar comments apply as love them both.  She has a delightful head with the darkest of eyes giving her a beautiful and appealing expression. She has an elegant but strong neck into a true front assembly, superb bone and the tightest of feet.  Her body has depth and substance and is nicely balanced with well- developed muscular hindquarters, moderate bend of stifle and short hocks. This bitch just keeps getting better with maturity,  she is very sound on the move but just wished she looked like she was enjoying her day in the ring a bit more which lost her the class.                                                                                                                                                                                              3rd: DOBBIN Mrs N Sh Ch Donardon Madame Butterfly                                                                                                                        Res: GREEN Mr & Mrs K Kennair Like A Diamond                                                                                                                                  VHC: RICHARDSON Mr P & Terry RICHARDSON Cherishym Celaneo

 

Class 26 SBB (Entries 1) Abs: 1

 

Class 27 VB (Entries 3) Abs: 1                                                                                                                                                                    1st: CUNLIFFE Mr & Mrs G Sh Ch/Ir Ch Calvdale My Girl of Fallenleaf JW SHCM                                                                              8 year old L/W/T who is beautiful from any angle and in excellent condition. Her head is feminine with dark eye, melting expression, deep flew, correct balance and ear set low. She has a strong arched neck, a true front and rear assembly with excellent balance and depth in body. I liked her for breed type, size and has nothing exaggerated. She moves effortlessly with precise reach and drive but just moving a tad close behind today in the challenge.  She is looking fabulous and a credit to her owner.