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Clumber Spaniel Club, Boston (2025)

17/01/2025

Manchester Ch Sh 16th January 2025

Firstly I would like to thank you all for a fabulous entry and for travelling in such horrible weather conditions for my opinion of your dogs and taking my placings in a sporting like manner
I always judge the dog on the day
I thank you for showing your dogs in good clean condition
There were only a couple of dogs whose ears needed a clean
And a couple of mouth issues
There were quite a few exhibits whos movement were very close behind and pinning at the front when moving so my placings reflected on this
I only found one or two who could do with loosing a few pounds
Temprements were excellent
And i found no eye issues which is good for the breed
And Some very promising youngsters to watch out for

MINOR PUPPY DOG(2 ENTRIES 0 ABSENT )
1ST CRITTENDENS
MALBECMOGS TIGER EYES
O/W DOG
Good head shape clean dark eyes correct dentition Nice reach of neck with good shoulder placement ample bone
Moved well holding his topline and tailset

2ND
VICKORY AND JONES
MAURSETT MERWING
Lovely young dog pleasing head good eyes
and soft expression Correct Bite well bodied for age
Moved out well but tailset to high

PUPPY DOG (4 ENTRIES 0 ABSENT)
1ST GUYS SUELYNDA DREAM DREAMER TO JANANGHIR
Lovely dog pleasing head clean eyes and ears strong neck into well placed shoulders nice bone and feet good deep chest and spring of rib
topline, level with well set tail, which he kept on the move . well presented

2nd
Shoemake and Chetcuti
Big Booms Showman Stuart
Just 7 mths pleasing young dog lovely head and kind expression
Correct Bite
Nice reach to neck and good front
Needs to fill out and strengthen in rear but this will come with age

3rd
Benge Whanahnish Saint Gilles (imp)

JNR DOG (2 ENTRIES 0 ABSENT)
1: Nicholson & Risk’s KNOCKHALON SPOOKTACULAR OF TARANSTIGH,
Well made with Lovely dark eyes and expression. Clean ears and Correct bite
He is balanced in outline .has depth to chest and is well ribbed. He has a level. topline and a well set tail which was held on the move

2nd
TILSTONS
MAURSETT MENELAUS
Liked him for type he has a good head clean eyes and ears he is well bodied and has good rear angulation strong level topline but movement let him down today

POST GRAD DOG (1 ENTRY 0 ABSENT )
1st
HUSBANDS
BEBECOVA QUICK SILVER
Well built dog of correct proportions nice head shape lovely dark eyes and expression
Clean ears
Nice reach of neck into well placed shoulders level topline ribs well sprung good front and rear movement moved well with correct tailset

LIMIT DOG (4 ENTRIES 1 ABSENT)
1st
Blackburn’s SUELYNDA LET ME BE THE ONE. JW
Masculine dog with no exaggeration.
Scores in head, lovely dark clean eyes and clean ears He is balanced in outline Strong neck into well placed shoulders deep chest with plenty of heart room and good front essembly well b***d legs strong topline and correct tail, set which he kept on the move
Moved steady and true both for and after
Pleased to award him the DCC and BOB
Ime sure his title isn't to far away

2nd
WAREHAM AND DUNSTONS
MAURSETT MELWYN
Another good dog who unfortunately met his match today
Strong head with lovely eyes and expression Clean ears strong neck leading into well placed shoulders good depth to chest lovely bone level topline
Well sprung ribs
good rear angulation shown in lovely condition

3rd TILSTONS STONIELEA TOAST

OPEN DOG (7 ENTRIES 0 ABSENT)
WHAT A CLASS THIS WAS
1ST
BLACKBURNS
SUELYNDA LET ME BE THE ONE JW

2ND
GARDNER & CARTER -HUNT
VANITONIA SOMETHING EXTRA
A well presented young dog
Lovely profile and he is balanced
Good head shape with lovely eyes correct dentition
Nice reach of neck into tight shoulders
Ribs well sprung back
Straight front and good rear angulation
Moved well and held his topline
One to watch when fully matured RES CC

3rd WHITEHOUSE
SHCH MAURSETT MALLACHIE AT MOLVONIA

VETERAN DOG 0 ENTRIES

SBG NO ENTRIES
MINOR PUPPY BITCH (4 ENTRIES 1 ABSENT)
1ST
SAINSBURYS ELSKERWOO SILVER LINING
Very pretty bitch with a feminine head and a soft expression
Clean eyes and ears
Nice reach to neck leading into into well place shoulders good front and rear angulation when she settled moved well

2nd
TAYLOR’S MAURSETT MERGWYNN
just 6 months
The sweetest of babys
Nice head and clean eyes
Good front and body proportion very loose at the moment but shes only a baby
Once she gains her confidence
Will do well

3rd SAINSBURYS ELSKERWOO CLOUDY SKIES

PUPPY BITCH (3 ENTRIES 0 ABSENT)
1ST
CORREIA BIG BOOMS SHOWMAN PABBIE
Lovely young bitch only 7 months old and showing great potential
Lovely outline when standing
And did not disapoint when going over her
She has the prettiest of heads with a lovely expression
Clean eyes good reach of neck level topline straight front and well angulation rear qtrs
Moved well both for and aft holding her topline
BP and pleased to see she was shortlisted in a strong puppy group

2nd
WAREHAMS SUELYNDA DREAM ON
Another lovely puppy with a lot to like
She has a feminine head with soft expression and clean dark eyes
Well b***d and bodied with good topline and tailset just didn't want to move as well as I know she can so had to pay the price

3rd
BARRAS BEBECOVA UNIQUENESS

JNR BITCH (1 ENTRY 0 ABSENT)
1ST
DRONSFIELD KNOCKHALON HOCUS POCUS
Well balanced bitch pleasing in head
Good eyes clean ears
Lovely reach of neck into well placed shoulders good bone well sprung ribs
Moved steady and true

POST GRAD BITCH (5 ENTRIES 2 ABSENT)
1ST
KIRKMANS KIRKARA HELGA HUFFLEPUFF
Shes a lively bitch and took a while to settle but once settled moved ok
Loved her head feminine with soft expression
Clear eyes and ears
Good reach of neck into well placed shoulders deep chest with plenty of heart room ribs well sprung
Carrying just the right amount of weight
Good in.profile presented in lovely condition Res CC

2nd
SAINSBURYS WOOLIEBOURNE NICK OF TIME
Different type to 1 with more body marking but this did not distract from her overall construction
Good head eyes and clean ears
Strong neck tight shoulder placement level topline
Well sprung ribs and strong rear qts well angulate moved well

3rd
DAWSONS FLORA FINCHING

LIMIT BITCH (6 ENTRIES 0 ABSENT)

1ST
WILSONS VANITONIA SOME LIKE IT HOT
AT WINHAMPTON
Pleasing head and expression
Clean eyes and ears nice reach of neck into well placed shoulders deep chest with plenty of heart room
Straight front and level topline ribs well sprung
Well angulation rear moved with drive

2nd
KIRKMANS
KIRKARA MINERVA McGONAGALL
Nice type of bitch with everything In the right place she gave her handler a hard time
Loved her head and expression
She is well bodied and presents a pleasing outline
Strong neck into well placed shoulders level topline
Good spring of rib and depth of chest
Movement needs to settle and when it does will be one to watch

3rd
MATTHEWS VANITONIA SONG AND DANCE JW

OPEN BITCH (2 ENTRIES 0 ABSENT)
1ST CROCKER FROST & CAHILL
SH CH VANITONIA SECRET EPISODE
Has a delightful head and expression
Clean eyes
Straight front strong rear
Good reach of neck into well placed shoulders deep chest with plenty of heart room
Level topline which she held on the move
Moved well both coming and going away
presented in good coat and condition BCC

2nd
WILSONS WINHAMPTON PANDORAS BOX
ANOTHER LOVELY BITCH
SHAME SHE MET ONE TODAY
She is well balanced and presents a good profile
Prettiest of heads with a good clean eye
Good reach of neck and shoulder placement level topline
Straight front with good bone
Well angulated rear qtrs Moved with reach and drive

VETERAN BITCH (1 ENTRY 0 ABSENT)
WILSONS SH CH ANBROOK FAIR MAID OF KENT
AT 7 1/2 SHE CAN STILL SHOW SOME OF THE YOUNGSTERS HOW TO MOVE
Pleasing in head Good eyes clean ears
Carrying just the right amount of weight
Shown in lovely condition she loved her day out BEST Veteran

SBB 3 ENTRIES 0 ABSENT
1ST SAINSBURYS ELSKERWOO SILVER LINING
2nd DRONSFIELD KNOCKHALON HOCUS POCUS
3RD SAINSBURYS ELSKERWOO CLOUDY SKIES

JUDGE
H MONAGHAN

16/01/2025

Manchester 16/01/2025 results

Judge: Mrs H D Monaghan
BEST OF BREED : 1474 BLACKBURN, Mrs Claire & BLACKBURN, Mr Jonathan Suelynda Let Me Be The One
Dog CC : 1474 BLACKBURN, Mrs Claire & BLACKBURN, Mr Jonathan Suelynda Let Me Be The One
Res Dog CC : 1480 GARDNER, Mr Adam & CARTER-HUNT, Mrs Dee Vanitonia Something Extra
Bitch CC : 1477 CROCKER, Mr B A & FROST, MISS A & CAHILL, MR S & C Sh Ch Vanitonia Secret Episode
Res Bitch CC : 1487 KIRKMAN, Mr W A, Mrs K S L Kirkara Helga Hufflepuff
Best Puppy : 1490 CORREIA, Mrs Joana Matos Big Booms Showman Pabbie
Best Veteran : 1511 WILSON, Mrs S A & WILSON, Miss L Sh Ch Anbrook Fair Maid Of Kent By Winhampton
Best Special Beginner : 1498 SAINSBURY, Mr Jason & SAINSBURY, Mrs Christine Elskerwoo Silver Lining
Congratulations to all the winners.

06/01/2025

Clumber Spaniel Club
(Founded 1904)
President: Mr Ian C Layfield
Chairman: Mr David K Boden
Honorary Treasurer Mr John Newsham

Hi Everybody
Remember to get your membership renewal Forms back to our treasurer, if you not Paid up by 1st February you will have to pay the joining Fee, and you will not be able to vote on any nomination Paperwork.
Please all remember Nominations have to be with me by 1st February 2025 Post early with the weather we are having.
Would like to thank our members who are representing our Breed on Stand at Crufts Discover Dogs we had a good response we have had to miss a few out but they will be with us next year Thanks to you all.
Show Details on Higham Press
Kindest Regards,
Eunice King
Secretary

31/12/2024

HAPPY NEW YEAR. To all our members here at home and across the world.
Hope to see some of you at the clubs events.
B.A.D / HANDS ON SEMINAR. 9th February 2025.
OPEN SHOW. 6th April 2025, Judge Sue Graves. Followed by the CSC AGM.
PARTNERSHIP SHOW . 3rd August 2025. Judge Lesley Nesbitt
CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW. 5th October Judge Dave Boden.
More details can be found on the CSC Web site, and For shows Higham Press.

17/12/2024

The officers and committee wish all our members old and new a very happy peacefully Christmas, keep an eye on this and the web site for news of future events. We look forward to seeing you in 2025,

16/12/2024

The Clumber spaniel club are holding a Hands On , BAD and MCE day on SUNDAY9TH FEBRUARY 2025.
To be held at. SHIRLAND VILLAGE HALL, MAIN ROAD, SHIRLAND.ALFRETON DERBYSHIRE. DE55 6BH.
Details and
Booking forms are available to download from the CSC Web site.

14/12/2024

Results for LKA. 14/12/24
SPANIEL (CLUMBER)
Judge: Mr R J Morris
BEST OF BREED : 5857 MONAGHAN, Mr & Mrs P M & H D Kensesqui Nice At Tweedsmuir Jw
Dog CC : 5857 MONAGHAN, Mr & Mrs P M & H D Kensesqui Nice At Tweedsmuir Jw
Res Dog CC : 5858 NICOLSON & RISK, Mrs J & Mr S & Miss A Jacquelyn & Clumbus Jolly Jumper Of Taranstigh (Imp Dnk)
Bitch CC : 5839 DAWSON, Mr R & DAWSON, Mrs Pamela & DAWSON, Miss M Big Boom's Viking Liv Beskerby Imp Hrv (Imp)
Res Bitch CC : Withheld.
B.O.S 5856 MONAGHAN, Mr & Mrs P M & H D Sh Ch Tweedsmuir She's So Sheek
Best Puppy : 5834 BARRASS, Mrs D & Mr A Bebecova Uniqueness
Best Veteran :
Best Special Beginner : 5866 SAINSBURY, Mr Jason & SAINSBURY, Mrs Christine Wooliebourne Nick Of Time Among Elskerwoo
Congratulations to all.

06/12/2024

Message from Tom Brookshaw

I would like to thank all those Clumber Spaniel Club members and Clumber owners for all their kind wishes, messages and cards that I have received following the loss of my beloved Sue, I am most grateful.

I would also like to express my sincere thanks to the six Clumber Spaniel Club Committee and members who personally attended Sus's funeral and afterwards at Ray and Wendy's bungalow, this meant a lot to me.

I will try and attend one of the 2025 Stafford based Championship Shows to see everybody.

06/12/2024

Anybody over seas Can you please Check your emails if you have not had any email from me please Check your Spam & I will send you it The last to come was Clumber Clips
[email protected]
All Members Postage as been Posted today & Those who have it all via email I have just sent you it all
Please give it time to get to you, Remember its Christmas Time
I do not send out cards I sent a donation to Salvation Army so please don't waste money on me by sending a card.
Eunice King CSC Secretary

23/11/2024

NATIONAL GUNDOG ASSOCIATION

CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 04/08/2024

I was honoured & delighted to judge Clumber Spaniels at the National Gundog Association Show, my thanks to the Association for giving me this opportunity. A big thank you to the Committee for their warm greeting and hospitality. I would like to sincerely thank all the exhibitors who entered under me & allowed me the privilege to go over their Clumbers. I was delighted with the quality of my wonderful entry.

PD (2) 1. Tilston’s Maursett Menelaus 11-month-old puppy, masculine head with good expression, clean eye, correct bite, well b***d, good reach of neck, deep chest, well sprung ribs carried well back, well-proportioned body of good depth, moved steady straight fore & aft.
2. Nicolson & Risk’s Knockhalon Spooktacular of Taranstigh 9-month-old puppy his head is still developing but he has a nice broad skull, well defined occiput and lovely clear eyes, perfect bite. Deep chest, well sprung ribs carried well back, excited at first but when settled on move did so with a level topline & tail set.

JD (3) 1. Boden’s Suelynda Boom Bang A Bang 14 month old dog masculine head with good expression and decided occiput, good stop, correct bite, good eye shape, clean ears, strong jaw. Excellent forequarters, good neck into well placed shoulders, chest deep with well sprung ribs, well b***d, strong hindquarters, good second thigh, moved nicely with good drive. Excellent presentation.
2. Blackburn’s Suelynda Let Me Be 14-month-old litter brother to 1 in excellent condition, good balanced head with no exaggerations, clean dark eyes, correct bite, clean ears, good reach of neck, deep chest with well sprung ribs, well-proportioned body of good depth, well-muscled in body, well developed hind quarters, excited on the move in this class.

ND (2). 1.Fenwick, Thompson and Langridge’s Badgersmoon It Had to Be You young male, good balanced head with no exaggerations, good ear set, correct bite, lovely neck leading to a good front, chest deep with well sprung ribs, good bone, well bent stifles, when moved with good drive today. Good presentation.
2. Husbands Bebecova Quicksilver young happy male, he has a nice head and expression, correct bite, shoulders well-constructed, well sprung ribs, good muscular strong body and hindquarters, excited when moved but kept a level topline with good tail set.

GD (3) 1. Blackburn’s Suelynda Let Me Be 2nd in JD but moved totally different in this class with effortless drive.
2. Nesbitt’s Creeark Austin Healey from Chabrouille balanced head with no exaggeration’s, clean ears, strong in neck and shoulders, well sprung ribs carried well back, muscular throughout, stifles well bent, developed hind quarters, he did not settle when moving, Good presentation.

PGD (4). 1. Monaghan’s Kensesqui Nice at Tweedsmuir JW mature dog with a balanced head, decided occiput, clean dark eyes, correct bite, clean ears, strong in shoulder, cheat deep, well sprung ribs, muscular loin, well developed hindquarters, moved straight fore and aft with good drive, easily the best movement in this class.
2. Crawford’s Abbyford Sir Grey Wethers he has a lovely head shape in correct proportions, good eye shape & colour, correct bite, clean ears, strong & muscular neck leading into well placed shoulders, plenty of bone, well-muscled body, moved straight fore & aft with good drive.

LD (4). 1. Nicolson & Risk’s Clumbus Jolly Jumper of Taranstigh (Imp Dnk) mature dog with a balanced head, square mussel, defined occiput, correct bite, clean eyes and ears, long thick strong neck, chest deep, strong well b***d forequarters, well muscles throughout, hocks low, well bent stifles, moved straight fore and aft with good drive, well handled. Pushed hard for RDCC.
2. Fenwick, Thompson and Langridge’s Badgersmoon Mr Branson mature dog with thoughtful expression, he has a strong masculine head in the correct proportions, good eye shape with dark eyes, ears well set, excellent bone, powerful neck leading into well placed shoulders, chest deep, well sprung ribs, muscular hindquarters, excellent coat condition, steady and true movement.

OD (4). 1. Cox’s Sh Ch Vanitonia Soloist super presented dog in excellent condition, looked the perfect picture when stacked denoting strength, balanced throughout, shown in excellent coat and condition, masculine head with good expression, clean eye, correct bite, clean ears, very well b***d, good reach of neck, deep chest with well sprung ribs, well-proportioned body of good depth, muscular loin, strong hindquarters, in excellent muscle tone, abundant coat, legs and chest well feathered, powered around the ring effortlessly with real drive, very well handled. DCC, BoB. I was delighted to see him being awarded Group 3, well deserved.
2. Whitehouse’s Sh Ch Maursett Mallachie at Molvonia mature dog in great condition, balanced head, clean dark eyes, correct bite, clean ears, strong in shoulder, well b***d throughout, chest deep, well sprung ribs, muscular loin, well let down in flank, powerful hindquarters, good bent of stifle, when settles moved straight fore and aft with good drive. Excellent presentation. RDCC

SD/B (3,1a). 1. Blackburn’s Suelynda Let Me Be 2nd in JD, 1st GD, again moved very well in this class in comparison to JD.
2. Shipsides Tweedsmuir Midsummer Dream happy 11-month-old bitch enjoying herself at her first show, in good condition, nice head with clean eyes, correct bite, clean ears, a lot of body development to come, well sprung ribs which are carried well back, excited when moving at times with her head down.

VB (2). 1. Wilson’s Sh Ch Anbrook Fair Maid of Kent by Winhampton lovely bitch, thoughtful expression, clean eyes, correct bite, good ear set, powerful neck into well-placed shoulders, chest deep, well sprung ribs which are carried well back, well off for bone, hocks low, stifles well bent, moved with effortless drive, good handling.
2. Crawford’s Abbyford Brave New Day at nearly 11 years old she is certainly carrying her age very well, beautiful head and expression, clean clear dark eyes, clean ears, straight in front, deep chest and well sprung ribs, good muscle throughout, moved steady with good drive & reach keeping a level topline.

PB (5) 1. Stevenson’s Knockholon Put A Spell On You 9-month-old puppy, lovely feminine head with no exaggerations, clean eyes & ears, correct bite, good forequarters, sufficient bone, Good depth of chest and ribs carried well back, well-proportioned in body with an excellent coat, moved freely true front & aft. Good presentation and good handling. BP

2. Dronsfield’s Knockhalon Hocus Pocus 9-month-old litter sister of 1, lovely feminine head, nice clean eyes, correct bite, muscular in body, excellent hindquarters and second thigh, when settled moved straight in front & aft holding her tail level with her back.

JB (6) 1. Kirkman’s Kirkara Helga Hufflepuff 13-month-old in excellent condition with nice feminine head, with good occiput and deep stop, clean eyes, correct bite, good ear set, excellent in neck, good shoulder placement, well sprung ribs, muscular throughout, moved with good drive, excellent presentation and handling.
2. Dawson’s Beskerby’s Flora Finching nice feminine head, lovely eye shape and colour, good ear set, moderate reach of neck leading into well-placed shoulders, good bone throughout, well sprung ribs, muscular in body and hindquarters, stifle moderately bent, moved straight fore and aft however she did look very tired in her movement today

GB (1) 1. Taylor and Hilton’s Delsaux Fly me to The Moon a nice balanced bitch in good condition, lovely head with clean dark eyes, correct bite, straight well b***d forequarters, well sprung ribs, muscular loin, stifles well bent, seemed reductant to move today.

PGB (5,1a). 1. Wilson’s Vanitonia Some Like It Hot at Winhampton she was very balanced when stacked, lovely feminine head with defined occiput and deep stop, clean eyes, correct bite, clean ears, good bone throughout, deep chest, well sprung ribs which are carried well back, took a while to settle when moved but when she did, moved effortlessly with good drive, good handling.
2. Crawford’s Abbyford Moonlit Serenade very happy bitch with thoughtful expression, nice feminine head with clean dark eye, correct bite, clean ears, straight well b***d forequarters, muscular throughout, excellent hindquarters and second thigh, well bent in stifle, steady movement, good handling.

LB (8). 1. Kirkman’s Kirkara Minerva Mcgonagal quality 13-month-old balanced bitch in excellent condition whose presentation was superb, very mature for her age, a delight to go over. Lovely feminine head with thoughtful expression, clean eyes, correct bite, clean ears, fairly long and strong in neck into well laid sloping shoulders, straight well b***d forequarters, well-muscled throughout, deep in chest with well sprung ribs, muscular lion, well bent stifles, lovely silky coat, moved with effortless drive both straight fore & aft, excellent handling. RBCC
2. Taylor’s Maursett Masikean lovely 2-year-old bitch balanced when presented, lovely feminine head, clean dark eyes, correct bite, clean ears, powerful neck into strong shoulders, straight well b***d forequarters, good depth of chest, well sprung ribs which are covered well back, well-developed hindquarters, well bent stifles, moved straight fore and aft.

OB (2). 1. Crocker, Frost, Cahill and Cahill’s Vanitonia Secret Episode a quality 2 year old lovely very balanced bitch, a delight to go over, with lovely feminine head & expression with defined occiput, clean dark eyes, correct bite, clean ears, muscular neck leading to well-placed shoulders, good depth of chest, well sprung ribs which are carried well back, well-muscled body, strong hindquarters, low set hocks, moved with effortless drive straight fore & aft, excellent presentation and excellently handled. BCC
2. Monaghan’s Tweedsmuir She’s So Sheek, lovely very balanced bitch in outline with typical head & expression, clean dark eyes, correct bite, clean ears, muscular neck leading to well-placed shoulders, chest deep, well sprung ribs, well off for bone, muscular loin, well developed hindquarters, looked unsettled and inconsistent when moved.

JOHN NEWSHAM
4th August 2024p

15/11/2024

Funeral details for Sue Brookshaw.
Cremation will be on Thursday 28th November,
CREWE Crematorium at 1.00pm
Baders Avenue
Crewe
CW13JG.
It has been requested that there be no Flowers or Donations.
Anyone wishing to attend would you please inform John Newsham
01531825975.
After at Ray and Wendy's at Shavington.
Further details can be obtained from John.

08/11/2024

The CSC committee are saddened to hear that Sue Brookshaw (Anbrook) has passed away today.
We send our deepest condolences to Tom and the family. Funeral details will be posted when we know.

26/10/2024

Clumber judges 2025.
Obtained from the RKC. Web site
* Denotes breed specialist.
Manchester, Hilda Monaghan *
Crufts, Linda Thorogood *
WELKS, Jane Eyeington
National Dog Show, Chris Hill
SKC, H Fryckstrand
Bath, Frank Kane
Windsor, Ann Moon*
Leeds, Martin Rees
National Gundog, Jane Graham
CSC, ( partnership show) Leslie Nesbitt*
WELSH Kennel ???
Richmond, Ernie Lockett
Darlington, Jacquie Ward
CSC, Dave Boden*
LKA ???
Crufts 2026 Patsy Hollings.

08/10/2024

120th Anniversary Championship Show – Special Awards.

6th October 2024

It was an honour to judge the Special Awards at the 120th Anniversary Show of the Clumber Spaniel Club. After 42 years of growing up and living with the breed I felt the time had finally come to step up to the judging side of the showing world.

I would like to thank all those who entered under me and the officers and committee for a superb day and show. Special thanks to my two ring stewards Ian Layfield and John Newsham who kept the ring running smoothly and efficiently.

Special Awards Puppy Dog or Bitch

1: Nicholson & Risk’s KNOCKHALON SPOOKTACULAR OF TARANSTIGH, 11-month-old Dog. A well-balanced dog, clean eyes and ears and lovely expression. Scissor bite, good depth of chest and well-sprung ribs. Level topline with correct tail set. Strong movement fore and aft and maintains his topline on the move. Well-presented and one to watch in the future.

2: Furnell’s BEBECOVA CHARISMA, 7-month-old Bitch. A lovely looking girl, whose confidence will increase as she ages. Clean eyes and ears, lovely topline and tail set. Well b***d with a good reach of neck and level top line. She has a scissor bite, good length of body and looked sound on the move. I look forwarding to watching this youngster develop.

Special Awards Junior Dog or Bitch

1: Boden’s SUELYNDA BOOM BANG A BANG (Dog) As expected from this kennel a well-presented dog. A beautiful expression with clean amber eyes and correct head shape. Well b***d and large tight feet. Good depth of chest and well sprung ribs leading to a strong loin. Balanced outline, level top line which he held on the move and correct tail set.

2: Dawson’s BESKERBY FLORA FINCHING (Bitch) A lovely typical bitch that caught my eye as soon as she entered the ring. Beautiful expression and eyes with a scissor bite. A balanced outline with correct movement, well-muscled and not overdone. Good length with correct tail set, deep chest and well sprung ribs.

Special Awards Post Graduate Dog or Bitch

1: Taylor’s DELSEAUX FLY ME TO THE MOON (Bitch) A typey bitch, with beautiful expression and outline. Clean eyes and ear with scissor bite. Although not as flashy as some, she is of sound construction, well b***d and moved well in the ring maintaining her top line. Another with correct feet and a very pleasing example of the breed.

2: Fenwick, Thompson & Langridge’s BADGERSMOON THE MOST WANTED (Dog) A pleasing dog who is of type. He has a masculine head, clean ears and eyes. Balanced outline and well b***d. Well presented with a silky coat.

Special Awards Open Dog or Bitch

1: Boden’s SH CH SUELYNDA KREME DELLA KREME (Bitch) A beautifully presented bitch, who has plenty of ring presence. Feminine and conforming to breed type, with correct head, eyes and ears and a beautiful expression. She has a level top line and correct tail set. Well b***d, good depth of chest and well sprung ribs. Sound, positive movement.

2: Nicholson & Risk’s CLUMBUS JOLLY JUMPER OF TARANSTIGH (IMP DNK) (Dog). A well-presented dog with a masculine head, clean eyes and ears. He has a level top line, deep chest and well sprung ribs. Well b***d and pleasing outline. He is sound on the move and maintains his topline. He has abundant silky coat.

07/10/2024

Clumber Spaniel Club

120th Anniversary Championship Show

6th October 2024

It was indeed a pleasure to judge the 120th Anniversary Championship show of the Clumber Spaniel Club, and I would like to thank you for the wonderful entry of 65 dogs making 77 entries. The show had a super atmosphere, and the sportsmanship was evident throughout the day. Thank you to the Club for hosting a wonderful weekend for Clumber enthusiasts. I was very fortunate to have 2 very competent stewards in Graham Taberer and Eddie Boden, who kept the ring running perfectly.

Having been involved with the breed since childhood, I have had the good fortune of seeing some of the greats of yesteryear coming from formidable kennels such as Raycroft, Frastan, Topjoys, Fatpastures and Belcrum etc. These instilled in me Clumber type and, alongside the history of the breed and why it was developed so, its importance. This is a breed that should work all day in packs, on heavy soil and through brush. They were designed to bulldoze through, not to jump 5 bar gates. Soundness, substance and fitness, alongside being relatively low to ground (but not short legged), need to be paramount. Thankfully, we still have excellent examples, true to type, who are sound and fit, and the breeders of the past would have been proud to have had them in their kennels. The only difference is that today we are fortunate, in the main, to have them better presented.

Colour is an interesting point. The standard states that the Clumber should have white body preferred with Lemon markings, Orange permissible. If you look at the historic paintings of the breed, Orange was the prevalent colour. Then through the 20th century, Lemon was far more prevalent, however today we see a resurgence of Orange. Now, I do not have an issue with the odd body marking, it adds character (although I do frown on ticking), and I do not have a preference between Lemon or Orange. However, Orange should be Orange, and my fear is that there are a number that could possibly be considered Red, and this is something we should all be mindful of. Red markings, especially on the head, harden the expression and we lose that softness and a very breed specific attribute. Now, I know the phrase a good horse is never a bad colour, but we have to have a limit.

Bone and feet are also a concern. There is nothing better than having a well b***d Clumber, be it male or female, with quality bone all the way down to its large round feet. Substance without coarseness giving the dog stamina, strength and most importantly power. I had a handful today that lacked bone and, more worryingly, very poor, flat weak feet with no padding. There is no way that these could work a day without either damage or tiredness.

Presentation on the whole was super, the majority were shown in clean condition, had clean eyes and ears and breeders are doing their very best with regards to the amount of haw showing. Haw is a contentious issue, and we all take it seriously. However, it has been in the breed standard since it was written, with the exception of 1905 when, for a moment, it was taken out. Therefore there have been generations of dogs showing slight haw, some more so than others, but it will take a few generations to put right, without losing type. Remember a sound dog (in all respects) that lacks type is worthless, whereas a sound dog with type is priceless.

Twenty odd years ago, the term “Clumber Roll” was, thankfully, taken out of the breed standard due to the fact that the roll came from dogs that were unsound and not because they are long bodied and low to the ground. There is absolutely no mention of a roll in the breed standard, and I urge non specialists who have a desire to judge the breed to take account of this. The reason I mention this is because we do still see the odd “roll” today, in fact I had a couple in this entry, but it comes from unsoundness in limb and action and should NEVER be rewarded high honours. And it should never be confused with the slight movement of the skin when moving either.

Just a couple of incorrect bites today, which was refreshing. It’s been the bane of many of us in our breeding programmes, and we have all suffered due to the fact that it is in the gene pool from years back, plus the standard used to state level bite. But hats off, there is a tremendous improvement.

Dogs

Baby Puppy

1: Crittenden’s MALBECMOGS TIGER EYES, 5 month and good for size. He is coming along the right lines. Clean eyes and good for bone. He needs to tighten all through, but this will come, moved on the right track for his age. Coat well presented, just would not like his colour any darker.

Minor Puppy

1: Guy’s SUELYNDA DREAM DREAMER TO JAHANGHIR, 7-month-old and has type. His expression pleases but his head is still to break. Decent neck and strong topline, with well set tail, pleases for bone. Just needs to body up and strengthen behind. Coat of good texture and well presented with clean ears and eyes. Super temperament.

Puppy

1: Nicholson & Risk’s KNOCKHALON SPOOKTACULAR OF TARANSTIGH, 11-month-old. Super eyes and pleases for expression. He is balanced in outline and scores in front assembly. He has depth to chest and is well ribbed. He has a strong topline and a well-set tail. Just needs to fill out in middle piece and drop behind and he’ll be away. Keeps an outline on the move and moves with a steady gait. Well presented with clean ears. BPD

Junior

1: Blackburn’s SUELYNDA LET ME BE THE ONE. My surprise of the day. This is a super young dog of real type and quality. Masculine and powerful without coarseness or exaggeration. He is all male in head, that it is square all through, would possibly just prefer a softer expression. He is totally balanced in outline. Scores in front assembly and is balanced behind. Strong neck into firm topline and correctly set tail, which he uses all the time. Wonderful bone and feet. He is well ribbed back leading into a muscular loin. On the move he is sound, putting his feet in the right place and carries himself beautifully. A dog that could do the job they were intended for. Totally deserved the CC, his first, and I’m sure that he should wear a well-deserved crown, given the average amount of luck. He continued to impress me, and I could not deny him BIS.

2: Boden’s SUELYNDA BOOM BANG A BANG, litter brother to the winner and, obviously, similar in type. He too has a lot to like about him. Well off for bone and substance throughout. Moved soundly and steadily. Not quite the forehand of his brother but I’m sure he too will be another title holder for this kennel.

3: Seo Gagnebeck’s FLAMRIS OBELIX MED MINGLAS, 12-month-old and going through the teenage stage at the moment. He pleases for shape, but his head just needs to break. Scores in front assembly and totally balanced behind. Moved out well but really needed a bigger ring. Time is on his side.

Novice

1: Husband’s BEBECOVA QUICKSILVER, 21-month-old and has a very pleasing outline in profile, his expression is typical, and his head shape correct. Very pleasing for front assembly, strong topline and well ribbed back. Would prefer a little more angulation behind. Moved on the right track but could just benefit from a little more confidence. Well presented.

2: Fenwick, Thompson & Langridge’s BADGERSMOON THE ONE AND ONLY, another going through the teenage stage at present and needing to settle in topline. He has a lot of type about him, and I like his head shape and expression. Good for upper arm but a little steep in shoulder which meant he didn’t reach in front like the winner. In good coat well presented.

Graduate

1: Blackburn’s SUELYNDA LET ME BE THE ONE

2: Fenwick, Thompson & Langridge’s BADGERSMOON IT HAD TO BE YOU, I really like this dog for type, and he presents a very typical outline. He has super bone and substance and his head and expression are a delight. Balanced in angulation he keeps an outline in profile and uses what he’s got. Just a tad erratic going away which cost him, but he is worthy of a title.

3: Lovell’s CLUMBRAISE YOUR SONG, liked this young man in profile and his head pleases. Just need to drop in front and he was a little narrow coming towards me. But he has type and is very well presented. Another who will have the benefit of time.

Post Graduate

All 3 differing slightly.

1: Monaghan’s KENSEQUI NICE AT TWEEDSMUIR JW. This boy is all male and he pleases for bone and substance, square head and scores in front. Well ribbed and balanced behind. He pleases in profile, just needs to strengthen a little going away.

2; Fenwick, Thompson & Langridge’s BADGERSMOON THE MOST WANTED, another who scores for type in head and he is balanced in outline. Coat well presented and he too looks good in profile, just a tad erratic on the out and back today.

3: Crawford’s ABBYFORD SIR GREY WETHERS, Love the attitude of this boy and he was in the most wonderful muscle condition. He too pleases in outline and has substance, just a little plain in head for me and would prefer slightly more angulation in front.

Limit

1: Morton’s WIGLYTAILS VA BENE (IMP), exceptionally sound and stylish, this boy has balance, type and attitude. His head pleases and he has a delightful expression. Good for substance and beautifully presented. Strong topline and well-set tail, although he does carry it a tad higher than ideal, but that can be forgiven.

2: Pickering’s WAHNAHNISH SUPERMAN OF HAJACAN (IMP), like the type of this dog and he has a delightful head and expression. Beautifully presented as always. He is good for front angulation but would just prefer a little more width to chest in front and strength behind. Strong topline. Moves well in profile but erratic on the out and back.

3: Hanney’s MAURSETT MORUISG, well presented and a delightful temperament. A little more colour than I really like. He is balanced in profile and outline but just tended to stand a tad narrow in front. Scores in hind action and he is beautifully presented.

Open

1: Seo Gagnebeck’s DK CH SU CH BELVY VULKANY OBELIX EPIC, not the first time I have met this young male as he was my BOB at the Stockholm International show last year. I was delighted to be able to meet him again. He is truly as fit as a flea being in the most wonderful muscle condition. He is all male and extremely well made throughout. He has substance and bone. Well ribbed back, strong topline and correctly set tail. Sound on the move and puts his feet in the right place. Has style and a look as if he could keep going all day. Add to that a wonderful temperament and you have a winning combination. Considered seriously again for top honours today, but it was the carriage in profile of the junior dog that tipped the balance. RCC and RBIS

2: Seo Gagnebeck’s SU CH CASPER SOFI’S FAIRY-TAIL, I liked this dog for type, and he pleases for balance in angulation, beautifully presented and sound on the move, he just could benefit from a little confidence as he did not have the look at me attitude of his kennel mate. Good one though

3: Thorogood’s ANBROOK SON’T STOP ME NOW AT HARRIFIELD. Old fashioned, and that’s nothing to be ashamed of, and typy this boy, when you go over him, has it all in the right place. His head is the correct shape, and he is well off for bone and substance. Not in full coat and he was just a tad erratic going away today.

Veteran

1: Crawford’s NORTHMORE CAVALIER BY ABBYFORD, 10-year-old and as sound as a bell and a real credit to his owner. He has type and is a very pleasing shape, yes, he has a little more colour than I would like, still has a decent head and excellent mouth. A real gentleman.

2: Fenwick, Thompson & Langridge’s SUELYNDA SECOND EDITION WITH BADGERSMOON, has type and beautifully presented just carrying a tad too much weight and this just affected his action. He has all in the right place though.

3. Morton’s JACKPOTSTUD KISS ME QUICK. Delightful temperament and pleasing for head type, he is just a tad upright and he needed to settle in topline. Sound on the move and in wonderful condition.

Special working

1: Morton’s JACKPOTSTUD KISS ME QUICK

2: Harvey’s GRACEDIEU SHERBERT, good for size and fit as a flea, he just lacks in head a little and I would just prefer slightly more substance. Moved out on the right track and kept his topline. Coat a little on the wild side today.

Bi***es

Baby Puppy

1: Sainsbury’s ELSKERWOO CLOUDY SKIES, 4 ½ months and showing real potential, she has a super head and expression, total balance and already sound and steady on the move, she has champion potential for sure. I liked her very much and will look out for her in future. BBPIS

2: Sainsbury’s ELSKERWOO SILVER LINING, 4 ½ month old and being the litter sister of the winner, of a similar type and stamp, not quite as fluid in movement at the moment but she is balanced in outline and presented beautifully. Not as forward in temperament as her sister, but this will come I have no doubt.

3: Harvey’s MALBECMOGS GLITTER AND GOLD. 5-month-old and pleasing for expression. not quite the front of those above and so, not the forward extension. She is very well ribbed and has a good topline. Coat of good texture

Minor puppy

1: Wareham’s SUELYNDA DREAM ON, 7-month-old and put in the more polished performance. She has a decent head and expression, well ribbed and bodied, good for bone and substance and puts her feet in the right place. Balanced in outline and keeps it on the move.

2: Furnell’s BEBECOVA CHARISMA, 7-month-old and she needs to finish in head and could just have a bit more confidence. She has a delightful outline stacked and she was well presented. Time is on her side.

Puppy

1: Barrass’ BEBECOVA UNIQUENESS. Those that know me well will understand why I fell in love with this 7-month-old precocious young lady. I would happily own her as she is exactly the type and style that I so admire and love. She may be young but to deny her today would have been an injustice. Her head and expression melted me. She flows from neck into shoulder through to a firm topline and well-set tail. Her front assembly is superb, and she has balance behind, just possibly needs to drop a little as she ages. On the move she holds her outline, puts her feet in right place and has that look at me attitude that I cherish so much. She has champion stamped all over her as she has quality in spades. Yes, it is safe to say I loved her. RCC and BPIS.

2: Monaghan’s SUELYNDA COCKTAIL OF DREAMS, like her for type and she is the shape I admire. Moved out well, very pleasing head and expression, just needs to firm up all over, particularly in feet.

3: Stevenson’s KNOKHALON PUT A SPELL ON YOU, slightly differing type but balanced in outline, slightly erratic on the move today. Well-presented and a super temperament.

Junior

1: Kirkman’s KIRKARA HELGA HUFFLEPUFF, superb for type and she has the most gorgeous head and expression. Well presented as always from this kennel and she is superb for size and shape. Strong topline, well balanced in angulation and moved out ok, just a smidge erratic at times. Once she gets her head in gear, will trouble the best.

2: Dawson’s BESKERBY FLORA FINCHING, like the type and she too presents a very pleasing outline, she is sound as a pound and well presented. Well ribbed back and balanced in angulation.

3: Page’s FLARIS NEW CREATION FOR MICKLEMESS (IMP), just out of puppy and not quite as forward as the 2 above her but she is full of type, in super muscle condition and puts her feet in the right place. Has potential and another that time will only be to her benefit.

Novice

1: Monaghan’s SUELYNDA COCKTAIL OF DREAMS

Graduate

1: Morton’s SUGARSWEET BANOFFEE PIE (IMP), delightful for type and size and she is totally feminine. She is as sound as a pound and totally balanced in outline. Well ribbed, strong in topline and well-set tail.

2: Dawson’s BESKERBY FLORA FINCHING

3: Taylor’s DELSEAUX FLY ME TO THE MOON, very good for type and she has a delightful head and expression and the balance of outline that draws the eye. She just was a tiny bit erratic on the move today which sadly cost her. Well made throughout though.

Post grad

1: Harvey’s GRACEDIEU FINEST JEWELS, balanced in outline, she scores in profile action where her ground coverage won her the class. Pleasing expression, she just left her best dress at home.

2: Morton & Constable’s WOOLIECOURNE LOBSTER LUNCH, beautifully presented and conditioned, she is well ribbed and has a strong topline and well off for angulation behind. Just not quite the reach in front of the winner today.

Limit

1: Dawson’s BIG BOOM’S VIKING LIV BESKERBY (IMP), lots to like about this very typical bitch. I liked her head and expression; she is balanced in angulation and is good for size and shape. She moved out soundly, steadily and put her feet in the right place. Well-presented and handled sympathetically.

2: Kirkman’s KIRKARA MINERVA MCGONAGALL. In she walked and my heart skipped a beat, she is everything I love, and I have admired her from the ringside and was hoping to get my hands on her. Her type is wonderful, her head and expression an absolute delight and to go over there is so very little to change. Add to that presentation of the highest order and you’ve got the complete package. I asked her to move, and my skipping heart just sank. Where her brain was, I do not know as it certainly wasn’t with her today. I don’t know who was the more gutted, me or her handler. But you have to judge on the day and today was just not hers. She will have better days as she is a certain champion, and I will be cheering when she does.

3: Pickering’s WYMESWOLD VERJEJO AT GREENCOURT (IMP). well presented in good coat, she has type and a decent head, would just prefer a little less body condition. She did not like the floor at all today and this affected her movement.

Open

1: Monaghan’s SH CH TWEEDSMUIR SHE’S SO SHEEK. Gave her her first CC as a youngster and she is now fully mature and today bang on form. She has wonderful type and is a wonderful shape in profile, has strength and substance yet retains a look of femininity. Presented in first class order and in full coat. She has a feminine expression and a head of balance of the correct square shape. On the move she was sound, precise and kept her outline. Asked for the CC today and she was rewarded. A very decent bitch. CC and BOS

2: Taylor’s MAURSETT MASIKEAN, as always from this kennel this bitch has a delightful head and expression, and she is very much the type I like. Unfortunately she left her best dress at home and so just did not have the finish of the winner today. Looked good in profile. Her title will come, and I won’t disagree when it does.

3: Boden’s SH CH SUELYNDA KREME DELLA KREME, lovely for shape and size she too scores for type. She has a delightful head and expression, pleasing outline in profile, just a little narrow coming towards me today.

Veteran

1: Dawson’s BESKERBY LUMINESCENT, 7-year-old and in fine form, prettiest head and expression, decent outline and moved out well belying her age. She was in wonderful condition and very well presented. A credit to her owners. BVIS

2: Page’s MICKLEMESS JUST AN ILLUSION, 7-year-old and another in firm condition, moved out on the right track, just not the reach of the winner today.

3: Crawford’s ABBYFORD BRAND NEW DAY, 11-year-old and still fit and a credit to her owner, she has type and is sound, just not as positive as the 2 in front.

Special Working

1: Morton & Constable’s WOOLIECOURNE LOBSTER LUNCH

Brace

1: Seo Gagnebecks’s well matched pair and very typical. Moved in total unison.

2: Harvey’s pair both of similar type.

Stud dog

1: DK CH SU CH BELVY VULKANY OBELIX EPIC, clearly showing that he is not just a one trick pony and siring some quality, typy offspring.

2; WIGLYTAILS VA BENE (IMP, close decision and another siring a type.

Brood Bitch.

1: SH CH SUELYNDA KREME DELLA KREME: Looking well after this litter and very much peas in a pod.

Lee A S Cox (Judge)

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