East of Scotland Cocker Spaniel Club Open Show
Saturday 16th March 2019
Critique: Mrs Cheryl Blackley (Wightroche)
Thank you to the committee for inviting me to judge at this lovely friendly and very welcoming show, I thoroughly enjoyed my judging appointment with you. What a lovely venue for a dog show, the back drop of the hills covered in snow were stunning. Sadly, due to the early snow some exhibits were unable to attend, but the quality of exhibits attending were excellent, with only 4 incorrect bites, presentation overall was outstanding. One observation was that some exhibitors had forgotten to trim their dogs’ nails, no matter how well a foot is trimmed and prepared, if you fail to trim your dog’s nails it spoils your presentation. Thank you to my steward Sheila for keeping everything running smoothly and efficiently, one of the best. But a huge thank you must go to my lovely companion for the day Susan MacFarlane, who drove through some very heavy snow to ensure I reached the venue on time and in one piece.
Veteran dog, 2 (0) 1 - Craigdean's Callimakokr At Luanshya, blue roan, 9 years young with a handsome head, melting expression with a good reach of neck into correct lay back of shoulder, good rib, bone and substance was a strength of this boy who moved very well holding his topline and correct tail carriage. Lovely boy in immaculate coat and condition and handled to perfection. Pleased to award him Best Veteran in Show, 2 - Kirlinjis's Dare to Stare, B/R male 8 years, unlucky to meet 1 in such super condition. Well-presented and handled, good overall balance with nice feet and bone. Moved well with level topline, nicely angulated rear.
Minor Puppy dog 2 (0), Both puppies in this class are at different stages in their development. 1 - Duncan's Craigdean Thisll Do For Me, 8 months old O/R, lovely head with melting expression, good bone, straight front, good feet, compact well ribbed body, nicely angulated rear with correct tail set and carriage, just lost out on movement today for best Male Puppy Dog. 2 - Davidson, Rancecraig a Million Dreams, 8-month-old B/R puppy. Pleasing head, with straight front, good shoulders, well ribbed into a great body, just preferred front movement on puppy 1.
Puppy Dog 6 (2), Madigan's Misperros Star Quest, B/R boy 11 months old, just loved his head and expression. Good stop with correct ear set, which flowed into a good neck and front assembly and lay of shoulder, leading to well-made body and rear angulations. It was lovely to see such a merry boy both on the move and stacked, truly exhibited a merry cocker attitude, covering the ground well with reach and drive. Presented in good coat and handled well, just lacked maturity in his body to finish the overall picture. Pleased to award him Best Puppy dog. 2 Torbett's Bartonholm Kings Landing at Kirlinjis (NAF), 10-month-old B/R different type to 1, he was well made throughout with good rib and bone, moved well but just not with the reach and drive of one.
Junior Dog 3 (1), Tood and Rahman's Chataway Hijacked 15-month-old B/R boy, really excelled on the move today to win this class. He has a well-developed head which led into good lay of shoulder and straight front. He has good rib and depth leading into his short compact body and short loin. He has a well-made rounded rear with good angulation and well let down hocks, which he uses to advantage. Correct tail set that never stopped wagging, he has a true bustle. I just felt that he needs time to mature in body to complete the overall picture. 2 Craigen's Lynshow Falcon, B/R 16-month-old boy, with pleasing head, good neck and front, good topline and correct tail set, just couldn't make the overall confirmation and movement of 1.
Maiden Dog - please see 2nd in puppy dog
Novice Dog - please see 2nd in Junior Dog
Special Yearling Dog 2 (0), these 2 dogs both deserved 1st places today. Smith's Pearkim Pokemon at Luanshya JW, gorgeous O/R boy who I have watched from the ringside and didn't disappoint on handling. He really made his owner work for this 1st place today. Full of merry cocker attitude both on the move and stacked. He excels in head and expression and is so well balanced throughout his body, he has a lovely front which is well constructed and has good rib and depth of body, short loin and well-rounded rear. He always presents a lovely compact cocker shape carrying a correct topline and tail set . Presented and handled well, shortlisted and very much considered for Best Dog. 2 Ryallcourt Tan About Town at Sccmar, sired by a favourite of mine this lovely Tri dog is a pleasure to go over. I have watched him from the ringside and he did not disappoint on handling. He has good bone and substance throughout, well ribbed and lovely depth of body with well sprung rib with compact body with good tight feet. He has well let down hocks which he uses on the move. His handler today handled and presented him to perfection, well done. Just referred 1 on the move today. Both these boys are a credit to their owner and handlers.
Undergraduate dog 2(0), Cleland’s Belltree's Kandyman' golden boy, sired by a favourite of mine and was shortlisted and strongly considered for Best Dog. He has a good head and soft melting expression, leading into strong sturdy neck and correct lay of shoulder into well-made straight front with tight feet. He has a well-made throughout with good depth and spring of rib. He is compact and cockery throughout, he has good rounded rear angulation and correct tail set, lovely merry boy on the move with good reach and drive, presented a lovely balanced picture both standing and on the move. A1 presentation and handling, really liked this boy, just lost out on the final move for Reserve Best Dog today. 2 Hynd,'s Ryallcourt Tan About Tan, see Special Yearling Dog.
Graduate Dog 1(0) Hynd,'s Ryallcourt Tan About Tan see special yearling
Limit Dog 3 (0), Kalispell's Kisim Kelpie ShCm, B/R what a stunning boy who caught my eye on entering the ring. He never stopped showing and gave his very best right until the end. This boy for me exceled in head and overall balance, he is masculine without being course, presented a lovely picture both standing and on the move. He was presented in gleaming coat and had great condition and muscle tone throughout. He has a lovely masculine head with well-defined stop and correct ear set, with a melting expression. Good sturdy neck which flowed into well-made shoulders and front assembly. Well sprung ribs. depth of body into good rounded rear end, with good angulation into well let down hocks. He used his lovely rear to really cover the ground, with great reach and drive just lovely to watch him on the move. He excels in demonstrating a merry cocker attitude. Handled and presented very well, he is a credit to his breeder and owners. Pleased to award him Best Dog and Reserve Best in Show. 2 Torbett's Kirlinjis Made you Look JW ShCm, B/R boy, with pleasing head, good neck and front, level topline both stacked and on the move, just preferred the overall construction and movement of 1. 3 Craigen Ryanside Work of Art.
Open dog 6 (2). Williams, Gallingos Gold Finger, sired by another favourite of mine. Lovely Gold boy who I have watched from the ringside and did not disappoint on handling. Gorgeous head, well defined stop, correct ear set with such a melting expression. Good lay of shoulder into straight front, good depth throughout with well sprung ribs into short compact body. Nicely rounded angulated rear with tight feet. Presented a lovely picture on the move. Presented and shown very well. Just lost out on overall movement today to the winner of limit but pulled out everything to win Reserve Best Dog from a lovely shortlist. 2 Pollock's Thurness the Illusionist, B&T boy, really caught my eye when he entered the ring. Lovely marked B&T which is a real joy to see. Presented in immaculate coat and condition, what a super boy. I would prefer a slightly more masculine head but with such a melting expression and merry cocker attitude I just loved him. Excellent neck, shoulders and front assembly which lead into well ribbed compact body. Well round angulated hindquarters, good bone throughout, excellent tight feet, a very happy boy, just preferred the overall rear end movement of 1 today. 3 Duncan's Bartonholm Saltire Express.
Veteran Bitch 2(0) Torbett’s Kirlinijis Ghostly Glow, 13 years young O/R Bitch. What a delightful cocker to watch on the move and examine. She had lovely sound movement fore and aft with a reach and drive and the true merry cocker bustle, such a lovely moving lady who is a credit to her owner and handler. Sweat head, study neck which flowed into good lay of shoulders into a well-made front. Goof depth throughout and spring of rib, lovely compact body, with good feet and rounded rear, well let down hocks. She presented a lovely balanced outline both on the move and when stacked, she always held a perfect topline. Pleased to award her BVB, she pushed my BVIS hard. 2) Neatham’s O/R Bitch, 7 years old, another lovely veteran, she was presented and handled extremely well. Nice head with good ear set, sturdy neck and straight front, good body with rounded rear, just preferred 1’s shoulders and topline. An eye-catching cocker in full coat, A1 presentation.
MPB 5 (0) My first 3 in this lovely class deserved a first, I am sure over the coming shows they will swop places, they are lovely exhibits and ones that I will watch with interest. 1) Yilmaz’s Kyna Toyah Battersby, 6-month-old b/r roan puppy, sired by another favourite of mine. Lovely head, with the most melting expression which flowed into study neck and great lay of shoulder. She has lovely depth brisket and is compact short in loin with well-rounded rear, lovely angulation and well let down hocks, gorgeous tight feet. She just oozed cockerness. She moved very well with every wagging tail and bustle, what a promising puppy. Shortlisted by Best Bitch and Puppy. 2) Mason’s Lynshow Kayla, Lovely Black 8-month-old bitch, who pushed one all the way. A lot of the same qualities apply to her, she was presented in glorious coat and handled to the very best. I just preferred the rear end movement of 1 today. 3) Duncan’s Manlison Everything’s Rosy in Bartonholm. I would gladly take home all these 3 puppies, they should have a promising future.
PB 9 (4) Todd and Rahman, Zheridons Chinese Whispers B/R 9 ½ months old. An outstanding mover, with reach and drive, who had held a perfect topline both on the move and stacked. She has the sweetest of heads, with lovely melting expression, Good reach of neck into great shoulders and front assembly with good depth and spring of rib, short loin and well-rounded rear with good hocks and tail set. She was presented in lovely coat and conditio, always at one with her handler. 2) Torbett’s Kirlinjis Muddy Puddle, 10 months old L/R, beautiful liver roan with an exquisite head and with melting expression. Similar remarks to one apply to this lovely bitch. She was presented and handled very well, she moved with drive and reach and pushed one all the way. 3) Duncan’s Amarone Dionysis.
JB 2 (1) Scotland’s Lynlochan Ophelia O/R 16 months. Pleasing head, good body presenting a balanced outline stacked and on the move. She had good topline and tail carriage and moved okay.
MB 3 (2) Mason, Tvaeraa Annya 7-month-old B/R, a raw baby with the sweetest of heads and expression who moved well for one so young. She presents a nice compact shape, with good neck and straight front assembly, good bone and feet, with nicely angulated rear which she used to win the class on her movement. 2) Duncan’s Bartonholm May Queen. B/R 8-month-old bitch, although more mature than 1, she could not match the front movement of one. She has a pleasing head, and has good depth of body, slightly longer cast than one, but presents a good balance picture. Good coat and condition and very well handled.
NB Torbett’s Kirlinjis Muddy Puddle, 2nd in PB
SYB Pollocks. Thurness Timeless, 20 months Black Bitch, presented in gleaming coat and condition. She is extremely well muscled and presents a lovely picture both stacked and on the move. She has lovely merry bustle movement, she never stopped showing. She has good bone and substance without being coarse, such a lovely feminine head, good front and lay of shoulder into a lovely compact well ribbed shape. She has excellent feet and has a well-rounded rear with good angulation, which she used to advantage to drive round the ring. A1 presentation and at one with her handler, you could not deny this bitches qualities. Pleased to award her RB and considered for RBIS. 2) MacLean’s Lynwater Aida, 20 months O/R bitch, with pleasing head and front assembly. She has a good topline and was always very happy both on the move and stacked.
UG, Todd and Rahman’s Grandtully Gabrielle, 11 months old Black Bitch, just my cup of tea, I have admired this puppy from the ringside and can only say you need hands on to truly appreciate just how nicely made this bitch really is. She stands for square on good legs and tight feet. She has the most gorgeous head and melting expression, leading into good neck, lay of shoulder and front assembly. She has a lovely depth and a great spring of rib for one so young, she is compact and presents a gorgeous balanced picture both stacked and on the move. She moves so effortlessly with reach and drive and is true fore and aft. Excellent presentation and glorious coat, always at one with her handler and such a merry happy cocker. She demands attention from all angles, so very pleased to award her BB, BPB, BIS and BPIS, a bright future surely for this outstanding bitch. 2) McCabe-Bell’s Grandtully Eliza Doolittle, kennel sister to 1. Unfortunate to meet 1 on such form. She has an exquisite head and expression, another that demands attention and her qualities cannot be ignored. She moves very well, always at one with her handler and was presented in excellent coat and condition. She has a lovely front, good bone and great rib, with compact body and good rear angulation. I congratulate her breeder on producing 2 such lovely quality bitches and will watch their careers with interest.
GB 2 (1), Scotland’s Lynlochan Aurora, O/R Bitch, good overall type with neat feet and good bone. Pleasing head, neck and front moving okay at one with her handler.
PGB 2 (1), Scotland’s Lynlochan Classic Moment, a Tri bitch who moves extremely well. She was presented in lovely coat and condition and is well off for bone and substance. Study neck into well laid shoulders and compact body. Good rear angulation that she uses to her advantage. Would prefer a softer expression to complete the overall picture.
LB 2 (1) Torbett’s Kirlinjis To Be Maid. B/R bitch with pleasing head but would prefer darker eye rim. She has good reach of neck into well-made body and strong topline, good depth of brisket, well boned and tight feet, Moved out well.
OB 3 (1) Madgan Misperros Silver Lining at Carmelfair, B/R bitch who excels on the move and presents a lovely balanced outline both on the move and stacked. There is a lot to like about this well-made bitch. She has a good neck leading into nice lay of shoulder and straight front with good bone. She has a deep brisket and is well ribbed and compact in body. She is nicely angulated and rounded rear which she uses to advantage on the move. She has a lovely tail set and carriage and never stopped showing. Shortlisted and very much considered for RBB. 2) MacLean Tipperlin Traviata O/R bitch who presents a nice compact shape, with pleasing head and front. She moved okay.
SB 1 (0) Shoogsea Bibdi Bobidi Boo O/R bitch with lovely coat and presentation pretty head. Pleasing front assembly. Presented a nice overall balance both on the move and when stacked. Moved okay. Very well handled and presented. 2) Christle’s Tvaeran Koraa, B/R baby sill maturing and developing. Pleasing head with soft expression, she is well off for rib and bone, with good feet and straight front, moved okay just unlucky to meet one.
Special Award Classes
Judge: Mrs Jane Maxwell
A lovely show and really enjoyable experience. The quality of the dogs today was very good throughout, sadly though bites were not always as expected , which was a real surprise.
S A P 11 (7)
1ST MacLean and Scotland’s Zheridon’s China Crisis (TAF) – dark blue roan dog of 10 months,compact and sturdy, well bodied with width across the back.Gentle, attractive expression, low set ears.Clean, moderate neck leading to good lay back of shoulder. Well boned legs with firm, cat-like feet front and rear .Well sprung ribs and width to loin. Level topline and slightly sloping pelvis to well set on merry tail. Correct flat coat. Moved out actively with drive.
2nd Davidson’s Rancecraig A Million Dreams – another dark blue 9 months old dog, also in sturdy workmanlike body shape and condition , well presented in good coat. Very pleasing in balanced head, and also super topline. Moved with reach and drive..
3rd Duncan’s Craigdean Thisll Do Me For Bartonholm
Res Christie’s Tvaeraa Koraa
S A PG 7(2)
1st Neatham’s Shoogsea Bibidi Bobidi Boo – really attractive orange roan bitch with low set ears and a gentle dark eye with a beautiful expression. Balanced skull and foreface and moderate length to neck into sloping shoulder. Width in front with depth to chest. Also decent width to loin and well held level topline. Neat rounded feet and tail set on rounded off back. Happy and active on the move, with an eager action.
2nd Craigen’s Lynshow Falcon – balanced dark blue dog in flat coat who moved soundly with a correct topline.Decent sized feet and well set on tail. He just could do with a bit more body depth and width to complete the picture.
3rd Smith’s Pearkim Pokemon at Luanshya JW
Res Hynd’s Ryallcourt Tan About Town at Scomar
S A O 6(3)
1ST Cleland’s Belltrees Kandyman – striking red dog with excellent foreface to skull ratio and parallel planes. Slight crest to moderate length of neck . Well off for bone and body width and depth spot on, with plenty muscle across loin. Good, rounded feet and generally sturdy, compact and merry. In gleaming correctly textured coat and moved out well, just wish he didn’t tend to slope his topline.
2nd Nuttall’s Carmelfair Magnifique at Rosecourt – a really lovely blue roan dog, who pleased for body shape and condition, compact and sturdy, and in well presented flat coat. Today just seemed a bit flatter on his front pasterns , seemingly inclining him to overreach although moving actively.
3rd Neatham’s Shooogsea Peach Streisand