I was delighted to be asked to judge East of Scotland Cocker Spaniel Club, my many thanks to the officers and committee for the invitation. The venue is set in the most beautiful area and myself and Mat were so very well cared for. I had a thoroughly enjoyable day and thanks to my excellent steward, Sheila, for keeping things in check.
Veteran Dog 1,1a
1. Hynd, Mrs M. Scomar Magic Flute – B/w veteran dog who was very happy to be in the ring. He was presented in nice condition, has good bone and body and moved well for his handler and hid his age well! BVIS
Minor Puppy Dog 5
1. Scotland, Miss K. Rosecourt Tuxedo– Just 6 months old there is a lot to like about this blue puppy. He is short and compact with well sprung ribs, well off for bone and excels in his neck and shoulder placement. He moved well and clearly enjoyed his time in the ring, a picture stacked.
2. Flowers, Mr C. Totenkopf Dancing Feet – Another nice blue puppy, deep in body and well off for bone. Short coupled and correct tail set, nicely muscled throughout and good width of thigh with nice short hocks. I just preferred the neck and shoulders of 1. but he moved well and nicely presented.
Puppy Dog 3, 1a
1. Nuttall, Mrs K. Rosecourt Tempest – Orange roan dog, on good bone with a nice head and eye. Moderate length of neck into well placed shoulders, maintained a level topline both stacked and on the move, well-muscled hind end, good bend of stifle and short hocks he used to his advantage in aiding his movement around the ring. A very pleasing picture stacked and well presented, BPD and BPIS.
2. Flowers, Mr C. Corralet Dancing With Wolf’s – Golden dog of a nice type. Pleasing head, good neck and shoulders, plenty of bone and well-padded feet. Slightly longer cast than 1. but moved well and presented in good condition.
Junior Dog 3, 2a
1. Duncan, Mrs L. Yodelmeister Von Magiccircle In Bartonholm – Young tri dog who was extremely enthusiastic about his job. Masculine head with a good length of neck and nice shoulders. He stands on good bone and is deep in body, short coupled with good rear angulation. He gave his handler a tricky time but a very merry cocker! Put down in lovely condition.
Novice Dog 1,1a
Yearling Dog 3,1a
1. Maclean, Miss J. Lynwater Black and Blue – Blue dog of a lovely type, short and square, plenty of bone and deep throughout. He has a moderate length of neck which flowed into fine shoulders. Good hind quarters and well-muscled, he was a sound mover and very much enjoys his job, I liked him a lot. BD and RBIS
2. Duncan, Mrs S and Mr J. Lynshow Karter – Black dog, built on bigger lines than 1. but he has a soft expression and nicely made, well sprung ribs and on good bone. Moved well and his young handler did an excellent job presenting him to his advantage and clearly understood how to get the best from him, well done.
Graduate Dog 3,2a
1. Davidson, Miss L. Annilann Mister Boo – Blue dog with a kind head and eye, ok neck and shoulders, short coupled on good bone and nice feet. Maintained a level topline on the move and put down well, nicely handled.
Post- Graduate Dog 5
1. Davidson, Miss L. Rancecraig A Million Dreams – Blue dog with a masculine head, moderate length of neck, deep in forechest and good substance. Level topline on the move with correct tail set. Nicely presented and handled to his advantage.
2. Furzer, Mrs J. Durham Blue – Bigger type than 1 but he has a pleasing head and ok neck and shoulders. Well angulated behind and presented well, 1. just had the edge on movement today.
Limit Dog 6, 2a
1. Scotland, Miss K. Lynwater Anything Goes – A very nice orange roan dog, much to like. Lovely expression, moderate neck and shoulders with a good return of upper arm, deep all through, his hind end was well muscled with a good width of thigh and short hocks which he used to motor around the ring. Just looked like he’d tired a little in the challenge, but a really nice type. Presented to his advantage and a picture on the stack. RBD
2. Cleland, Mrs M. Belltrees Kandyman – Golden dog with plenty of substance, deep in body and stands on neat, thickly padded feet. Good hind angulation with well-muscled quarters, moved well just unlucky to meet 1. Put down in excellent condition.
Open Dog 2
1. Flowers, Mr C. Kenwad Amante Espanol – Black dog who presented a nice picture, good shoulders and front assembly, deep in chest and short in loin. Good hind angulation with good width of thigh and short hocks. He moved well around the ring and shown in good coat.
2. Hynd, Mrs M. Ryallcourt Tan About Town at Scomar – Tri dog with plenty of substance and well off for bone. He has ok neck and shoulders, feet are well padded and a level topline both stacked and on the move, moved soundly and he was really enjoying his day out.
Veteran Bitch No entries
Minor Puppy Bitch 5
1. Nuttall, Mrs K. Rosecourt Romance – Blue girl of just 6 months, raw but plenty to like about her, she presented a lovely outline stacked. Hands on she showed to have depth and substance, short in body, lovely rounded hind quarters, she moved well and was presented just how a puppy of this age should be.
2. Madigan, Mrs M. Misperros Silver Shadow – Orange bitch with a lovely head and dark eye, good reach of neck and lay of shoulder. She is short with a good turn of stifle and has neat, well padded feet. Another nice puppy who just needs time to develop but moved soundly and enjoyed her day.
Puppy Bitch 2,1a
1. Yilmaz, Mrs D. Anlasana Yeavering Belle – Blue bitch with a soft expression, good length of neck and correct shoulder placement. Adequate bone, short in loin and deep throughout, she maintained a level topline on the move and covered the ground well. Presented in lovely condition and handled to her advantage BPB
Junior Bitch 6,2a
1. Todd and Rahman, Mr D and M. Zheridons Blanche – Lovely quality golden girl, short and cobby. Moderate neck, with fine shoulders and deep in forechest. Well-muscled hind quarters, with good width of thigh and short hocks which she really used to power round the ring. Presented in super condition RBB
2. Lawrie, Mr M. Inverella Mistletoe Kiss – Black bitch with plenty of substance, lovely expression and good front angulation, deep in forechest and well sprung ribs. She was beautifully presented and just unlucky to meet 1. on such good form.
Novice Bitch 9,1a
1. Lawrie, Mr M. Inverella Mistletoe Kiss
2. Flowers, Mr C. Totenkopf Dark Obsidian – Black bitch with a melting expression, nice lay of shoulder and good ribbing. Ample bone and well-muscled hind quarters, good width of thigh and lovely feet. She moved well, I just preferred the return of upper arm on 1.
Yearling Bitch 4
1. Fairbairn, Mrs J. Misperros Incandescent At Carmelfair. A lovely type, short throughout, on good bone with fine shoulders and good return of upper arm. Ribs well sprung, nicely muscled hind quarters and she moved with drive and presented a lovely picture stacked.
2. Duncan, Mrs L. Corralet Condesa III of Dunherl – A blue bitch built on a heavier side to 1 but lovely qualities. She has a kind head and eye, ok reach of neck and well-placed shoulders. Short in loin with good muscle, short hocks and she moved well, nicely presented.
Graduate Bitch 3
1. Maclean, Miss J. Lynwater Peak A Boo – Blue bitch who has a very good reach of neck and fine shoulders, excellent return of upper arm. Short, square and deep all through, correct tail set and moved well.
2. Skinner, Mrs K. Kaimerlay You Pretty Thing – Black bitch, nice head and eye, deep in body and standing on good bone. She moved well and was presented in good coat, I just preferred the shape of 1.
Post Graduate Bitch 3,1a
1. Duncan, Mrs L. Dunherl Forget Me Not – Liver bitch with a nice head and eye, good neck and shoulders. She had plenty of substance, good width of thigh and correct tail set. Shown in excellent coat and moved well.
2. Bulmer and Carmichael, Mr A and J. Totenkopf Dutch Mirror – Black bitch with a sweet head, short in her body and good bone, ribs well sprung. Neat, padded feet and trimmed to her advantage, I just preferred the hind action on 1.
Limit Bitch 7, 1a
1. Torbett, Miss K. Kirlinjis Made You Wait – Smart blue bitch, short and cobby, deep throughout on good bone. She has an excellent front assembly, coupled with her well angulated hind end she presents a balanced picture. She moved well in the class but was just a little unsettled moving in the challenge, but I liked her a lot.
2. Scotland, Miss K. Lynwater My Fair Lady – Orange bitch who pushed the winner hard, lovely head and eye, good reach of neck and into fine shoulders. Ample bone and depth, presented in lovely condition. I just preferred the movement on 1. today.
Open Bitch 2
1. Fairbairn, Madigan, Nuttal, Mrs J, M and K. Heluin Blue Jay (Imp Rus) – I really loved this blue girl, sweetest of heads, moderate neck into fine shoulders, well-padded feet. Plenty of bone, lovely depth. With her muscular hind-end and good width of thigh she moved true fore and aft with plenty of drive covering the ground well. She clearly enjoys her job and showed her delightful attitude to her work, I was pleased to award her BB and then BIS.
2. Bulmer and Carmichael, Mr A and J. Totenkopf Dutch Mirror