11/10/2025
Clumber Spaniel Championship show
October 5th 2025.
It was a great honour and a privilege to be invited to judge the CSC championship show, and I would like to thank everyone involved in getting this show together, my thanks go to my very efficient stewards Graham and Sue who kept the proceedings on track, the wind was the biggest challenge on the day but the rain kept away. My thanks to all who entered under me and accepted my decisions in good spirit
I found all the dogs to be clean and well presented but one point I must make is please clean both ears when preparing your dog, and eye staining can be kept under control by daily maintenance every judge will interpret the breed standard differently and personal choice will vary, I found on the whole the dogs were sound and fit . ring craft for some would be helpful both dog and handlers this will assist in showing your dog to it’s best potential .
Baby Puppy Dog N/A
Minor Puppy Dog N/A
Puppy dog. (1) Burges. Baloover Dakar ( atc applied for) A promising youngster square muzzle with good clean jaw, eyes free from exaggeration, ears well placed and clean, strong muscular neck into well placed shoulders , deep in chest and well ribbed, still loose in his top line but this will come, his rear was well off for muscle and a good tail set presented a pleasing outline, needs to settle when in the ring both when standing and moving. But he is a puppy. Pleased to award him BPIS.
Junior dog. (2) 1st, Crittenden’s, Malbecmogs Tigers Eyes, a well framed boy , square head , clean eyes, good stop and well placed ears, neck muscular into his well placed shoulders, top line was soft on the move, ok for bone,
2nd.Burges Gracedieu Stargazing Comet (atc applied for) similar remarks as above but movement was a bit erratic.
Novice dog N/A
Graduate dog.(1) 1st Benges Wahnahnish Saint Giles (imp nld) nice shaped head and ear set, clean eyes good dentition well placed neck and shoulder, good depth of chest well ribbed, good muscle over the rear with a good tail set. His movement was ok showing his reach and drive on the move.
Post Graduate dog,(2) 1st Nicholson & Risks, Knockhalon Spooktacular of Taranstigh. Presented in good clean coat a dog I have watched, he has a good head shape , decent reach of neck, deep chest and good angulation, not moving correctly today.
2nd. Taltson’s, Maursett Menelaus very much a clumber he presents a well bodied dog in good coat, correct dentition clean eyes as with 1st movement was not at its best today.
Limit Dog.(1) 1st Nesbitts Creeaark Austin Healy from Chabrouille.all together pleasing outline eyes dark and clean , ears placed well and neck of good reach, well placed shoulders, level top line and correct well placed tail set. Not moving as freely today as I have seen in the past .but pleased to award him RDCC.
Open Dog,(2) 1st Wareham & Dunstan’s, Maursett Melwyn strong in head nice clean eyes , good dentition, clean ears no exaggeration at all ,powerful neck, leading into well placed shoulders, a deep chest with plenty of heart room. Good spring of ribs level top line which he kept on the move, shown in good condition, moved with power and strength. handled at a good pace, Pleased to award him the DCC. B.I.S
2nd Nicolson & Risks Clumbus Jolly Jumper of Taranstigh a well presented dog in good coat, dark clean eyes, clean ears with good dentition, well placed shoulders deep chest top line a little soft today which cost him a top placing.
Veteran Dog N/A
Special Working Dog N/A
Baby puppy Bitch N/A
Minor Puppy Bitch, (1) 1st Argents Marmalade Pluto Full of Hope. A young lady who was having the time of her life, giving her owner a proper work out, Training is highly recommended and time for her to settle.
Puppy Bitch , (1) 1st Argents Marmalade Pluto Full of Hope, comments As above.
Junior Bitch. (4/3) 1st Sainsbury’s Elskerwoo Cloudy Skies, a well balanced girl pleasant head, kind appealing eyes, correct dentition, lovely reach of neck into well placed shoulders, well off for bone, a level top line which was held on the move, she powered around the ring with strength. The best movement of the day. One to watch as she matures.
2nd Sainsbury’s Elskerwoo Silver Lining, litter mate to 1st but not the stature or ring presence
3rd Burges Gracedieu.
Novice Bitch,(1) 1st Sainsbury’s Elskerwoo Silver Lining, see Above
Graduate Bitch, (2) 1st Sainsbury’s Elskerwoo Cloudy Skies, see junior bitch.
2nd Sainsbury’s Wooliebourne Nick of Time Among Elskerwoo. A larger bitch with pleasant dark eyes correct dentition, and well placed shoulders, not the top line as 1st .
Post Graduate Bitch (3/2),1st Taylor & Hiltons Delsaux Fly me to the Moon, full of substance , strong , and workman like, She could obviously do a day’s work and then some, nice in the stand and on the move. Well off for heart room and spring of ribs, good tail carriage, rear well muscled. Presented in good clean condition
2nd Shipside’s Tweedsmuir Midsummer Dream, not the substance of 1st, good shaped head clean eyes and ears .
Limit Bitch.(3) 1st Dawson’s Beskerby Flora Finching overall a balanced outline, good square head clean eyes nice length of neck well set shoulder deep chest, and good tail set, firm top line, she didn’t perform to her usual gusto today which cost her the top slot but happy to award the RBCC.
2nd Wilsons Vanitonia Some Like It Hot at Winhampton these two will no doubt swap placing s she is feminine but with plenty of strength and power balanced head a nice length of neck level top line and a good set tail , well off for bone.
3rd Nixons Knockhalon Put a Spell on You at Glenbruetti.
Open Bitch.(3) 1st Wilsons Winhampton Pandora’s Box no mistaking her femininity beautiful appealing eyes correct clean dentition ears set correctly and clean, strong neck into well placed shoulders good length of forearm, deep in chest with good spring of ribs, level top line with a well set tail she moved with power and drive presented in good coat. BCC BOS
2nd Nixons Stonielea Williams Charm at Glenbruetti. Smaller in frame than winner reasonable head shape, clean eyes and ears. Another who could do a day’s work and still be happy to play. Not the movement of winner.
3rd Burges IRShCh Gracedieu Brooklyn Bridge.
Veteran Bitch (1) . Wilsons ShCh Anbrook Fair Maid of Kent by Winhampton at eight years of age she can still demand your attention in the ring. Presented in full clean coat, great condition . BVIS.
Brace 1st Nicolson perfectly matched and moved together.
2nd Nixon.
3rd Sainsbury.
Stud Dog Nicolson
Brood Bitch Sainsbury
Dave Boden.
