Ringcraft Training in Romford, Essex

South West Essex Canine Association- SWECA️ 1 week ago

Judge: Mrs Felicity Murray. Sweca - 31st August 2026 Long coat Chihuahua’s. P (4) 1 Miss L Schmid & Mr K Light’s Chantibbar Clyde black tri 10 month old male. Large round masculine head with clean dark features. Big round dark sparkling eyes definite stop and short muzzle. Large flaring ears with slight feathering. Excellent scissor bite and correct dentition. Strong jaw. Straight front and rear construction. Well laid back shoulders. Smooth and powerful movement. Good turn of stifle. Slightly longer than height. Level topline and highly set tail that is full and long. Very pleasing and attractive young male. RBOB & BPIB. 2 Mrs L Cater’s Pixels You Only Live Twice sable 9 month old bitch. Sweet rounded head. Not overdone in anyway. Dark round eyes and pigment. Ears large and set on correct angle. Excellent dentition and correct muzzle length and slightly pointed. Level topline either tail set on high. Perfect size for the breed, compact body and fine but strong bone. Straight front and topline carried level on the stand and the move. I preferred the straightness of 1 in this class. SY (6) 1 Mrs L Cater’s Pixels You Only Live Twice see previous critique. 2 Miss L Schmid & Mr K Light’s Chantico Rock Star at Chantibbar fawn & white 1 year old male. Striking large round expressive eyes set on a masculine head. Super dark pigment. Large flaring ears. Muzzle moderately short with strong jaws and definite stop. Scissor bite with correct dentition. Straight in front and moved well with a little spring in his step. Substantial in body and slightly heavier in bone than 1. O (2) 1 Mrs L Cater’s Lykath’s Light of Earendil in Pixels JW red & white 2 year old bitch. Bright sparkling eyes with very dark pigment. Pretty head with big flaring ears set on the correct angles. Good stop and muzzle moderately short and slightly pointed. Scissor bite. Standing 4 square with all 4 feet in parallel. Slightly longer than height. Well let down hocks giving drive from behind in her movement. Great energy and strode herself around the ring giving a lovely show. Fine but strong construction. Neat small feet. Has some very positive breed qualities. BOB & went on to take TG3! 2 Mrs P A Jones’s Flickan Angie’s Gift white 2 year old bitch. Dark round eyes with a little lighter pigment. Apple head with the sauciest expression. Muzzle moderately short with correct scissor bite. Good ear set and lovely fringing throughout. Coat was soft and glossy. Moved well and her tail didn’t stop wagging. On the table she is a lovely type with well sprung ribs and level topline. Furnished well. Exceptionally pretty and a lot to like, just a shame she wasn’t showing herself to her full potential. Smooth coat Chihuahua’s. SY (1) 1 Miss E Fellone’s Frapachi Once Upon a Dream at Emarachis (IKC) red & white 1 year old male. Dark pigment with round eyes. Short muzzle and good dentition. Saucy expression. Good front and deep chest. Well laid back shoulders giving good reach on the move. Straight moving fore and aft. Neat feet. Smart and likeable youngster. RBOB. O (2) 1 Mrs J Davidson-Poston’s Galin Hit Vegas at Chantaydan JW SLO HOPE (IMP UKR) black tri 3 year old male. Large masculine rounded head. Definitely stop with short muzzle. Expressive large eyes. Big ears set on at the correct angles. Slightly arched neck following onto a level topline. Tail flat, furry and carried sickle on the move. Neat feet. Excellent front and behind construction. Legs in parallel on the move and all feet facing forward. Deep brisket and compact body. Good drive from behind striding out around the ring. Stronger in bone but overall a quality exhibit. BOB 2 Miss H Senior’s Jahneemahs Burning Bridges red sable 2 year old male. Dark round eyes on rounded head. Large flaring ears. Definite stop with strong jaws and scissor bite. Medium length neck. Tail held sickle on the stand and move. Soft close coat. Correct bone and preferable for size. Moved round the ring with purpose but I preferred 1st’s movement coming and going. Papillon’s. SY (2 1) 1 Miss M & Mr S Waller & Maskell’s Baillion Black is Back with Lilnrose black & white male. Super alert with great temperament. Pleasing head with large ears. Thin blaze. Narrow muzzle with good strong jaws. Excellent dentition with scissor bite. Lips tight and dark pigment all over. Has a long and silky coat. Correct hare like feet with hair extending beyond toes. Slightly closer in front. Well muscled and strong loin. I wouldn’t want him any taller. Floated around the ring and very in tune to his handler. BPIB. Went on to take TPG3! O (3 1) 1 Mrs J Davidson-Poston’s ROM CH/ ROM GCH Elena Kolekcja Szuwarka Spinillons JW JCH (IKC) black tri 3 year old bitch. First inspection what a lovely example of the breed. Extremely alert and attentive to her owner, really showing off her sparky nature. Large ears with silky long fringing. Even white blaze. Clean round eyes with dark pigment. Correct size with chest and rear fringing making her look slightly longer. Good stop and muzzle finely pointed. Very feminine head. Excellent dentition and clean teeth with a scissor bite. Strong jaws. Fine boned legs with hare feet although I prefer them not trimmed. Exquisite gleaming long and flowing coat. Standing 4 square. Moves parallel and straight coming and going. Balanced topline. BOB. Went on to take TG2! 2 Mrs J Davidson-Poston’s ROM CH Spinillons Rebelling red sable and white nearly 7 year old bitch. Immediately drawn to her super gleaming coat. Beautiful. Round eyes set either side of a small blaze on a slightly rounded pretty head. Good bite in strong jaws. Dark pigment. Large flaring ears with decent furnishings. Great condition in body and her coat was long, fine and silky. Moved parallel with good turn of stifle. Stood four square with strong fine legs, her feet all facing forward. Well balanced bitch who showed well for her handler today. I preferred the personality and coat of 1 today. Mrs Felicity Murray.

South West Essex Canine Association- SWECA️ 2 weeks ago

Judge Sue Butterfield SOUTH WEST ESSEX CANINE ASSOCIATION, OPEN SHOW 31st August 2026 Dalmatian Open 1 1st Penn, Dalfellin Agape At Dalarisa, nice length to head, flat skull, good ear set, dark eyes, scissor bite, good length of neck with a slight arch, Excellent shoulder placement, good front, nice depth of chest, correct top line, good tail set nicely carried, moved well all round, BOB,G4. Tibetan Terrier Special Yearling 3 1st Witham & Parkes, Silgarhi Colour My World, liked the size of this lad, nice head, strong muzzle, dark round eyes with black rims, correct bite, pendent ears, set on side of head, meidium length neck onto good shoulder placement, level top line, good spring of rib, large round feet, moved well, shame he was spooked and had to be taken out of challenge. 2nd Kelmore spitz Dark Magic JW, just over 12 months, dark eyes with dark rims, v shaped pendent ears, correct bite, strong neck onto well placed shoulders, nice length and slope to upper arm, fair spring of rib, and depth of brisket, level toppling, moved well all round, Post Graduate 1-1a Open 2 1st Thomas, Kelmorespitz’s Love N’ War, Very feminine, nice dark eyes with black rims, pendent ears not to close to head and high set, lovely mouth with correct bite, strong neck onto good shoulders that are well laid, stood square with level toppling, good ribs and depth of brisket, ribs are well beck, short in loin, large round feet, moved well in all directions, BOB.G2. 2nd Buckles, Karshok Amra Jetsang, no mistaking he was all male, head of correct proportions, scissor bite,Dark round eyes, well laid shoulders, good ribs that are carried well back, high tail set, another who could move well, these 2 could swap places both are true. AVNSC UTILITY PUPPY 2-1a 1st Johnson, Marnimica Witch Hunter (miniature schnauzer) this young male has a lot to like, strong head with medium stop, black nose, good bite, dark oval eyes, set forward, v shaped ears, high set and dropping forward, nice length of neck, that is slightly arched, and set onto well laid flat shoulders, elbows close to body, broad chest, well ribbed, short round feet, once settled moved well. Special Yearling, 4-1a Chambers, Valento Enigma Code, (Lhasa Apso) this young lady moved so well she just floats, very pretty with medium stop, black nose, darl oval eyes, pendent ears, well arched neck, excellent front, she I a lovely size with ribs well back, level top line, round cat like feet, covered in hair, high set tail , RBAVNSC. 2nd Stafford, Albionspitz, Whiskey In A Jar, (Eurasier) liked this girl she just needs more confidence, she has a wedge shaped head with a flat skull, dark oval eyes and black rims, triangular ear’s that are rounded at the top, perfect bite, slight slope to shoulder, elbows are well tucked in, slightly longer in body that hight, moved ok, but give her time, get her out shopping and people just touching her, in my opinion she is worth it. Open 3 1st Gillman, Bellellen Magic Mike With Mytilene JW (Lhasa Apso) Really liked this lad, he flowed around the ring showing his free easy movement, he has a good head with a medium stop, black nose, dark oval eyes, pendent ears that are heavily feathered, strong well arched neck, well laid shoulder s, good ribs, level top line, high set tail carried over back, in lovely coat, he could not be denighed, BAVNSC, AG1, BV. 2nd Hill-Lonergan & Duff, Jodak’s Party All Night With Barnlou (Lhasa apso) Good head, nice eyes of medium size oval in shape, level top line, high set tail moved well. AV IMPORT REGISTER UTILITY 2 1st Kumar, Lux Ch Tamoanchan Pixan Sanchez Among Vida Multi Jch (xoloitzuintle mex hairless std) he walked into the ring and owned it, he has a slight stop and tapering muzzle, dark nose, almond shaped dark eyes, erect ear’s that are long, long slightly arched neck, well laid back shoulders, elbows close to body, deep chest, ribs are well back, gentle tuck up, long tail. True easy movement. BAV Import, G3. 2nd Thurston & Watson, Liubice Donovan (AI)(Korean Jindo) he has a level top line, well sprung ribs, good shoulder placement, slight arch to neck, erect ears, small almond shaped eyes, high set tail once settled moved ok. AV Utility Special Yearling, 12-4a 1st Stoneman, Avaword Gina Rocking Rebel At Memphis flash (Bulldog) She has a strong head with short muzzle, large nose with open nostrils, dark round eyes, high set ears, broad jaw, thick neck, broad shoulder, deep brisket, good bone, tidy feet, wide deep chest, correct top line, tiny tail and true bulldog movement. 2nd, Gallagher, Vickvally Ruby Aura, just over 13 months, square head, with a flat top, well defined stop, dark round eyes, erect ears, slight arch to neck, sloping shoulder, short back low tail set, moved ok. AV post Graduate 7-4a 1st Stevenson, Tazmitch Dance In The Star’s (std Poodle)very pretty girl with a super head, moderate stop, dark almond eyes, long low set ears, scissor bite, good length of neck, well laid back shoulder, deep chest, well ribbed, short back, tight oval feet, high set tail sound free movement. 2nd Quinn, Chareve’s Had To Be You, good head, elect bat ears, round dark eyes, arched neck, cubby body, deep chest, well sprung ribs, gentle roach to top line, low tail set, steady on move. AV Open 4-2a 1st Johnsine & Wise, Xebec Warlock With Daladeez (ImpDeu)(Miniature Schnauzer)loved this lad what a shame he could not be in the group, super jacket texture, strong head, dark oval eyes, v shaped high set ears, dropping forward to temple, strong slightly arched neck, flat well laid shoulders deep broad chest, strong back, free balanced movement, 2nd Stevenson, Tazmitch Dance In The Star’s (std Poodle). AV Veteran 8-1a 1st Gillman, Bellellen Magic Mike With Mytilene JW (Lhasa Apso) 2nd Thomas, Loyoli Path finder Magic JW (Tibetan Terrier) judged him before shame he came up against 1, he moves well in all directions, good head with marked stop, correct bite, large round eyes, pendent ears set high, well laid shoulder, compact body. Adult group 1st Gillman, Bellellen Magic Mike With Mytilene JW (Lhasa Apso) 2nd Thomas, Kelmorespitz’s Love N’ War (Tibetan Terrier) 3rd Kumar, Lux Ch Tamoanchan Pixan Sanchez Among Vida Multi Jch (xoloitzuintle mex hairless std) 4th Penn, Dalfellin Agape At Dalarisa(Dalmatian) Puppy Group 1st James, Aprika Hollywood Dream (Boston Terrier) everything to like with this baby, she has a square head that is flat on top, a well defined stop, square jaw, round eyes, erect ears, slightly arched neck, sloping shoulder, short back moved so well to win the group. 2nd Kumar, Jasenak Red Carpet Girl At Viadua NAF, TAF, (std Poodle) very pretty girl of 7 months with lots to like, dark almond shaped eyes, perfect bite, long low set ears, good length of neck, well laid shoulder, short back, tight feet, high set tail sound on the move. 3rd Johnson, Marnimica Witch Hunter (miniature schnauzer) Judge Sue Butterfield

South West Essex Canine Association- SWECA️ 2 weeks ago

South West Essex Canine Association All Breed Open Show 31st August 2026 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever critiques Emma Warren (Shorrocks) Puppy 1st Tollisty Thrymheim of Citanabel (Best Puppy) 11 month old puppy with beautiful head and expression with moderate stop. Good wedge to head with correct ear shape and placement with eyes complementing his coat. At this stage he still needs time to develop but all the components are there, medium length neck flowing down to well laid back shoulders, lovely straight forelegs and medium tight feet in excellent presentation. Good body with correct tail set which was held nicely when on the move. Moved with spirit around the ring, enjoying himself and holding his top line nicely. More to develop as he matures. Delighted to award Best Puppy in Breed. 2nd Tollisty Jotunn Tarnlaikers Sibling of 1st and shown in full glorious, thick and double coated with excellent tail, richer in colour than 1st. Excellent masculine shape to head, good wedge shape with moderate stop, ear shape slightly small but placement correct and framing the face. Well bodied for his age, stood on straight forelegs with good tight feet. A more animated expression than 1st and excited on the move losing his topline at times but clearly enjoying his time in the ring with his handler. Special Yearling 1st Sh Ch Arelechen Galileo Figaro JW (Reserve Best of Breed) A striking 23 month old male. I can see why he has done so well for his age. Shown today in excellent full thick double coat with a strong masculine wedge head, moderate stop. Correct shaped ears and soft expressive eyes, almond shaped and complementing his coat colour. Good length and muscle to neck with well laid back shoulders, strong forelegs and tight medium shaped feet in excellent presentation. Good depth to chest and spring to rib, good tuck up and length to back with nicely angled rear legs. On the move he extended well, covering the ground effortlessly with the correct tail carriage and holding his topline. Delighted to award Reserve Best of Breed. 2nd Tollpepper Dawns Light A pretty feminine bitch of 17 months, slightly lacking in coat today but nothing to hide, of a lovely shape and size who stood well on profile and covered the ground well on the move. Well bodied with a soft, expressive face. Feminine wedge shaped head, moderate stop, good ear size and placement, eye colour complementing the coat and giving a soft pleasing expression. Lovely straight forelegs with tight medium shaped feet, good rear assembly giving drive around the ring, moving well with her handler and holding her top line. Post Graduate 1st Tollisty You Can’t Decline Beautiful and thick double coat of rich red colour. Excellent masculine head with good wedge shape, moderate stop and soft soulful eyes. Ear placement and shape correct nicely framing the face. Good depth to chest and strength to body and legs. Slightly longer body to leg length with good muscled at rear providing drive around the ring. Topline held and tail carriage correct whilst on the move. 2nd Tollisty Couldn’t Care Less Litter sibling to 1st and just missing out on top honours. A feminine bitch of lovely proportions, sadly slightly out of coat on the day but with nothing to hide. Lovely feminine face and expression, correct ear size and placement beautifully framing her face. Eyes of almond shape, colouring complementary to her coat. Lovely length and muscle to neck with good laid back shoulders and depth to chest. Nice straight forelegs and tight feet. Strong body with good rear angulation and muscle which drove her around the ring. Moved well with her handler, holding her topline and animating her tail. Limit 1st Tollelkin Dream Harbour JW 5.5 year old male presented in excellent condition. Full thick and glorious double coat with deep red colour and excellent chest furnishings. Compact and strong body, well muscled when going over, good straight forelegs, tight medium feet with excellent depth to chest and spring of rib. Covered the ring with spirit and drive, animating his tail and holding topline whilst on the move. A strong wedge to head, nice triangular ears framing his face. Eyes of complementary colour to coat and of lovely almond shape with a spirited expression. Seemed to be enjoying his time in the ring with his handler. 2nd Tollisty Shincha JW 3.5 year old bitch presented in lovely condition, full coat with excellent tail which was used well on the move. Feminine wedge head, framed by nice triangle shaped ears set well on her head. Eyes complementary in colour to the coat with correct almond shape and of a soft expression. Good length and muscle to neck with strong and straight front legs, nice tight feet. Good depth to chest and nice tuck up. In profile she is well balanced and this is echoed when on the move, good drive around the ring with excellent tail carriage and animation. Open 1st CH Tollelkin CAife Americano WGC SGWC ShCEx (Best of Breed) Striking 7 year old male presented in excellent full coat of rich red colour. Stood well in profile with a clear presence in the ring and whilst on the move. An excellent, well muscled and strong body with good depth to chest, well sprung ribs and good boned legs and feet. He covered the ground easily with drive, correctly holding his tail and keeping a level top line. His head is beautifully masculine, wedge shaped with correct stop, good ear size, shape and set framing his face. Eyes are almond shaped with good colour to complement his coat and of a soulful expression. I was delighted to award him Best of Breed. 2nd SH CH Tollelkin Caife Gaelach at Tollisty Litter sister to 1st and closely fought in this class. She has a lovely profile both in the stand and on the move, holding her topline correctly and using her tail with animation. Presented in good condition with a double coat, she is of typical proportions with a good depth to chest and length of body, standing on nice strong forelegs and tight feet. Beautiful feminine face, framed with ears correctly placed to frame soft, almond shaped eyes of complementary colour to her coat. A lovely soulful expression to her face and a very pleasing profile on the move.

South West Essex Canine Association- SWECA️ 2 weeks ago

Judge Teresa Dunsdon SWECA OPEN SHOW 31st AUGUST 2026 JUDGE’S REPORT FOR SPANIEL (CLUMBER) & SPANIEL (COCKER) My thanks to SWECA for their kind invitation to judge at their well-run show. My very knowledgeable stewards kept everything running smoothly enabling me to concentrate on judging. My biggest thanks go to all the exhibitors whose lovely dogs it was my absolute privilege to judge. SPANIEL (CLUMBER) PUPPY (1) 1st Benge’s BONA FAMA KAPRYS REJENTA AT BENGINGER (IMP POL), very composed 10 mths B, such a sweetheart, balanced & strong in outline, prettiest of heads with width to skull & squareness to muzzle, clean eye & appealing expression, plenty of forechest, strong neck leading to well-angulated front assembly, stands on well-boned straight forelegs & well-shaped feet, deep in brisket, well-sprung ribs, short-coupled & strong in loin, moderate rear angulation, great width to thigh, still developing behind which showed in her rear movement, but lovely even stride in profile, exciting prospect for the future, BPIB, delighted to learn that she went on to PG2. SPECIAL YEARLING (0 entries) POST GRADUATE (3, 1 absent) 1st Taylor’s CREEAARK NEREUS AT MOLLYNEWF, substantial 2 yrs D with a balanced outline, strong masculine head with broad skull & deep muzzle, good stop & brow, a little “hot & bothered” today which made his expression rather difficult to assess, large ears of correct shape, strong bone throughout, large rounded feet, enough neck which was thick & muscular, deep chest, well-sprung ribs, short & strong in couplings, well bent stifles, excelled in width of thigh, movement was straight, sound & steady, which won him this class & RBOB. 2nd Sainsbury’s ELSKERWOO SILVER LINING, prettily marked 2 yrs B with a pleasing outline, feminine head with plenty of depth & width to her muzzle, clean eye with lovely expression, strong neck of good length fitting smoothly into well-laid shoulders, sufficient upper arm & forechest, liked her round feet, excellent depth in brisket & tremendous spring of rib, slightly longer in couplings than 1st, good width to hindquarters, happy temperament very evident in her wagging tail, moved steadily, just a little close in front & behind today. OPEN (3, 1 absent) 1st Benge’s WAHNAHNISH SAINT GILLES JW (IMP NLD), everything about this 2 yrs D’s appearance suggests strength & determination, head is unmistakeably masculine & strong, skull broad, muzzle deep & square, eye is tight enough & of good colour, expression reflects his stoicism, large vine-shaped ears, neck thick & strong, plenty of forechest, well-angulated in front with good length to upper arm, very deep chest & excellent spring of rib, short-coupled, flanks deep & strong, very powerful hindquarters with great width of thigh, well-bent stifles, won this class & then BOB on his sound & driving movement. 2nd Sainsbury’s ELSKERWOO CLOUDY SKIES JW, eye-catching 2 yrs B, another with an attractive strong outline, feminine head which was very well-balanced, skull broad with plenty of depth & correct length to muzzle, charming expression from lovely clean & well-shaped eyes of correct colour, strong & powerful in neck, well-angulated in front, deepest of chests & well-sprung ribs, a shade longer in couplings than 1st, moderate bend of stifle, enough width of thigh, liked her a great deal & considered for RBOB, just moving a little closer behind than winners today. SPANIEL (COCKER) A super entry of Cockers, both in numbers and quality, across all four classes, which I really appreciated, thank you. PUPPY (5, 1 absent) Four lovely puppies here. 1st Hutson’s POPEBEL LIKE CLOCKWORK FOR STOBYTILL, 7 mths Bl/R B, baby of the class but she captured my heart with her compact Cockery shape and obviously merry character, sweet head still developing but already showing correct balance, good eye shape & colour with delightfully mischievous expression, shoulders well laid back with length to upper arm, deep & square in body, decent leg length, well-sprung ribs, short-coupled, well-bent stifle, movement was effortless & powerful with extension in front & drive behind, topped off with a well-set & carried wagging tail BPIB. 2nd Remington’s JESSREMJUL DIAMOND PEARLS, such a lovely clean balanced head on this 10 mths Blk B, most attractive eye shape & colour giving her a bright & gentle expression, neck is long enough & very strong leading to good front angulation, strongly made & deep all through body, ribs well-sprung, hindquarters developing nicely in width & strength, stifle well-angulated, very pleasing square & compact shape, beautifully presented, moved out very well, just couldn’t quite match the power & drive of 1st today, but a lovely puppy. 3rd Taylor-Kistner’s FRIELJOANIPA ENYA DREAMS Res Norie-Miller’s RYALLCOURT ROCKET MAN WITH TANRINI SPECIAL YEARLING (5, 1 absent) 1st Bindza’s LAURELLAKES PETIT BIJOU, very smart & well-presented 13 mths Blk B, typical sturdy & compact outline with enough leg length, sweetest & most feminine of heads with plenty of work in it, skull & muzzle were well-balanced with pleasing squareness to muzzle, good eye shape & size giving her the most appealing of expressions, enough length to neck, shoulders sloping, sufficient forechest, deep in brisket & short-coupled, well-sprung ribs, good strength & width in thigh, ample bend of stifle, ground-covering & positive movement showing good drive. 2nd Brothwell’s ANNILANN DA BUSINESS AT WISSANT JW, 19 mths Bl/R D, appealed for his compact & square outline, lovely masculine & balanced head without coarseness, enough depth to his muzzle which was of good length, correct moderate length of neck, plenty of forechest, excelled in layback of shoulder with good length & return of upper arm, deep in brisket, well-sprung ribs, short-coupled, liked his length of leg, good bend of stifle not overdone, sound & confident on the move, splitting hairs between 1st & 2nd, both with much to admire. 3rd Remington’s JESSREMJUL KURO ONYX Res Kent’s LAURELLAKES MON AMOUR AT MERRYVISTA POST GRADUATE (7, 2 absent) 1st Jarvis’ GALIBAR GOLDENEYE, mature 4 yrs Red D, eye-catching outline being compact & sturdily built, handsome well-proportioned head with plenty of chiselling giving him a softness that appealed greatly, dark eye & gentlest of expressions, strong & muscular neck of sufficient length, enough forechest, well-laid shoulder with enough return of upper arm, strong & deep all through body, short-coupled, good width to thigh & moderate bend of stifle, tail-set could be a shade lower but not carried too high to spoil outline, moved steadily showing drive behind. 2nd Gregory’s BABTONKELPIE TROLLEY DOLLY, very pretty 2 yrs Bl/R B, giving away a couple of years of maturity to 1st & not quite as compact in outline, feminine head with good proportions, lovely dark eye with gentle expression & eyelashes long enough to melt the coldest heart, sufficient neck which was strong, shoulders sloping with enough return of upper arm, great depth all through body, well-sprung ribs, ample bend of stifle, well-rounded hindquarters, would prefer a tad more width all through & a little less length to body. 3rd L MON AMOUR AT M Res Smith’s NATYANDION CASH VHC Marshall’s WISSANT MOON AND STARS OPEN (6, 1 absent) Tough decisions in this very strong class, a real honour to judge these quality exhibits. 1st Remington’s ROZAMIE BLACK PEARL JESSREMJUL ShCEx, immaculately presented & fully mature 5 yrs Blk B, appealed for her smart compact & sturdy outline, beautifully-balanced feminine head with correct width to skull & squareness to muzzle, well-chiselled below eyes which were dark, giving her a gentle & bright expression, moderately long & strong neck with slight arch, excelled in front & rear angulation, plenty of forechest, deep & strong all through body, well-coupled, firm level topline, correctly set & wagging tail, her effortless ground-covering movement was a joy to see, BOB, didn’t realise she had been my Group winner elsewhere 2 years ago, but obviously have not changed my opinion of her! 2nd Clifford’s WYNCASTLE’S SAINT LAURENT AVEC CHAMFORD BEL/HUN JCH JW (IMP HUN), very smart 2 yrs Bl/R D with a lovely square & sturdy appearance that appealed greatly, undoubtedly masculine in head but without any hint of coarseness, square in muzzle with good length to balance well-developed skull, moderately long strong neck leading to very well-angulated front assembly, good forechest, deep & compact in body with well-sprung ribs, short-coupled, firm level topline, well-bent stifles but not at all overdone, moved out very soundly with typical Cocker bustle & drive, just preferred fluidity of 1st, very worthy RBOB. 3rd Woods PLAIGLEN BIKER BABE TO HELENWOOD JW Res Bindza’s LAURELLAKES IT’S A MIRACLE VHC L MON AMOUR AT M Teresa Dunsdon (Judge)

South West Essex Canine Association- SWECA️ 2 weeks ago

Bulldog critique - Tara Mayes Sweca - Monday 31st August 2026 Thank you for the invitation to judge your open show it was my Privilege to be able to attend South West Essex canine Association. Short on entry, but nevertheless some lovely dogs to go over thank you to everybody who attended it was very much appreciated. Always nice to get your first Judging appointment done. Bulldog critiques Class 259 no entries Class 260 Special yearling 1st Place 480 Mrs L Stoneman Avaword Gina Rocking Rebel At Memphisflash Red and white bitch just over a year of age Standard size bitch good clean head Flat wide skull Clear dark eyes open nostrils dark pigment nice upsweep of jaw enough bone to straight tight feet good reach of neck Pleasing top line with good tuck up Healthy tail moved soundly and handled well. Reserve best of Breed Class 261 Absent entry Class 262 Absent entry Class 263 Open 1st Place 479 Mrs K Planson Reckless Diva At British style 4 year 6 Month Standard size bitch with a great headpiece broad flat skull with length with correct ears dark eyes large open nostrils good width of jaw and upsweep giving a lovely overall sour expression great pigment good reach of neck great front leading to strong straight bone neat feet good top line held well on the move a nice healthy tail Pleasing profile of a nice curvy sound girl moving together with handler. Pleased to reward her best of breed. 2nd 476 Mr Downs Blenhiemstar Saint George 7 year-old male an older Gentlemen but nevertheless, a well-balanced dog with excellent head piece true in every nature correct ears good Pigment open nostrils great well boned straight front down to neat feet lovely pear shaped body Pleasing top line held well on the move. I would’ve loved to award him better placing but heavier in body condition and wasn’t moving his best today. Tara Mayes

South West Essex Canine Association- SWECA️ 4 weeks ago

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South West Essex Canine Association- SWECA️ 4 weeks ago

At SWECA’s Open Show on the 31st August, we held a special charity class, with all proceeds donated to Essex & Herts Air Ambulance. We are pleased to confirm that all proceeds raised from the charity class at SWECA’s Open Show have now been paid to Essex & Herts Air Ambulance. #AirAmbulance

South West Essex Canine Association- SWECA️ 4 weeks ago

Critique by judge SHELAGH NEEDHAM SOUTH WEST ESSEX CANINE ASSOCIATION. 31/08/2026. OPEN SHOW. Judge. SHELAGH NEEDHAM. Oscarlusion / Cotoncloude. Many thanks to the Committee for inviting me to Judge at this show. I really enjoyed my Day & the SWECA Hospitality. A big shout out to my Stewards, often the unsung heroes who kept thing running as clockwork. Thank you to all my Entry Exhibitors who were most sporting on the Day. LEONBERGER. Puppy. Entry 1. 1st. Jones. Mrs P. A. Simberer Flamazin Majesty of Flickan. (B) A delightful Puppy to Judge. A good standing profile showing balance & strength, without coarseness. Darkest of Eye. Strength of neck into a well-placed shoulder. Good depth to chest, being well let down. Correct in 9 to 10 ratio. Strength of back thereby holding topline on her go around. Long striding gait of free-flowing reach. Lots to like. Presented in fit condition. Best Puppy & BOB. NEWFOUNDLAND. Special Yearling, entry 2. (1abs) 1st.Hosia Mrs K & Mrs K. Shadowrise Smash-N-Grab (JW) (B) A Confident youngster in stand, full of Breed quality. A most pleasing outline of correct balance. Darkest of Eye, short Muzzle, Skull broad & strong. Good dentition. Strong in Neck. Deep of Chest & well ribbed. Breadth of Back onto short Loin giving strength to top-line. Shoulder well laid back. Excellent go around showing great reach & free moving gait. So much to like in this youngster. I shall watch her progress with interest. Well, presented & Handled. A deserved RBOB. Post Graduate, entry (1) 1st. Taylor Mr D & Mrs C R. President Cancrimo @ Mollynewf. (D) (imp Poland.) Of good size. & substance. Head handled well being of strength & width. A good dark Eye, excellent dentition. Neck slightly short but of good strength & well set on. A well laid shoulder into a deep& well ribbed Chest. Broad back & tight of Loin giving a solid top line. On the go around a good striding Gait with purpose. Well presented. Open. Entry 1. Mills & Chatburn. Miss S & Mr R. Oialt Back with A Icy Three (B) (JW) I was taken on entry by this exhibit. I could not deny her breed quality. A standing profile of such good balance. I was eager to get my Hands on. I was not disappointed. Head was Broad & of correct size. Darkest of Eye showing a gentle expression. Excellent dentition. Neck of correct proportion & of strength. Shoulder was well back of placement & down to the deepest of Chest. Strength & width of back with Iron top-line, well off for Bone. Well-muscled fore & aft, The go around was of quality, long reaching stride of elegance, & purpose . So much that I liked. Beautifully presented. Well handled. Another I will watch progress of. A well-deserved BOB. SIBERIAN HUSKY. Special Yearling. Entry (1) 1st.Dumbarton Mrs C & Mr P & Miss I. Howl Valleys Cute Cookie. At 23 Months this little Lady is Blossoming. A good size & well covered. Good Head, typical Foxy look. Good dentition & mischievous attitude from her Eyes, something I like to see in younger Dogs. Well covered & good Muscle developing. Good depth of Chest & a good Lay of Shoulder. Strong level Top line. A lovely go around that was free & effortless. A good reach of stride. Handled well & was in unison with her Handler. Well presented. RBOB. Lots to like. Post Graduate. Entry (1) 1st. Dunbarton Mrs. C & Mr P & Miss, I. Howl Valley Lemon Drizzle (JW) D Presented a clean-cut profile in stand. Balanced throughout. I liked him on entry. Quality Head, Good dentition & strong in Jaw. Dark Eye with soft expression. Correct in Neck of strength. Deep of Chest, tight in Loin making for a Stronge level Topline. Good substance of Muscle but nothing course. The go around was a joy. Long smooth strides of good reach. Well handled & presented. Much that I liked. Deserving her BOB . This concludes my Critique. Judge. Mrs Shelagh Needham. Oscarlusion / Cotoncloude,

South West Essex Canine Association- SWECA️ 1 month ago

Critique for AV GUNDOG AND GUNDOG GROUP BY KAY REID (DIERSETT) AV GUNDOG Puppy ( 24, 13 Abs) 1. Remington JESSREMJUL KURO ONYX. Cocker Spaniel. 10 mth D. Beautifully presented, well planed head, dark eyes, strong neck, level topline. Good bend of stifle, moved well. 2. Unwin LYMNOARES RATTLE AND ROAR. ESS. 7 mths D, very well proportioned head, level topline, good lay of shoulder and bend of stifle, moved very well. 3. Rowbury STORMDANCER KAJAGOOGOO. Bracco Italiano. Special Yearling ( 14, 8 abs) 1. Grigonyte DULCEDUCES FRUZSINA JASMIN. Hungarian Viszla. 12 mths B. Very well constructed, level topline, good shoulders, moved well. 2. Webb & Smith WATERBABAIES WALK TALL AT HECTSON (Imp Ita). Golden Retriever . 19 mths D. Classic head, dark eyes, level topline, good bend of stifle, moved well. 3. Kent LAURELLAKES MON AMOUR AT MERRYVISTA. Cocker Spaniel. Graduate (15, 9 abs) 1. Beasley LATJEATA CUP OF KINDNESS JW. English Setter. Orange Belton B, feminine head, lovely reach of neck, good lay of shoulder, level topline, good bend of stifle, moved well, shown in lovely coat and condition. 2. Kent LAURELLAKES MON AMOUR AT MERRYVISTA. Cocker Spaniel. Compact head, level topline, in lovely coat and condition, moved well. 3. Webb & Smith WATERBABAIES A SEA OF FACES TO HECSTON (Imp Ita).Golden Retriever. Post Graduate (7,6 abs) 1. Whittington CULVERWELL MAGIC TOUCH. English Setter. 3 yrs D. Handsome, masculine head, dark eyes, strong neck, level topline, good bend of stifle, moved well. Open (9, 4 abs) 1. Sainsbury ELSKERWOO CLOUDY SKIES JW.Clumber Spaniel b. Lovely head shape, strong neck, good lay of shoulder. Level topline, excellent bend of stifle, in super coat and condition, moved well. 2. Grigonyte LT CH NADORPUSZTAI FUVOLS LUNS (Imp Hun). Hungarian ViszlaB. Well proportioned head, clean neck, level topline, correct tailset, moved with drive. 3. Scutcher CREAMWOOD SILVER HAWTHORN. Labrador Veteran (15, 7 abs) 1. Brooksmith NIGHTGOLD PIPKIN. Pointer B. 7 yrs. Classic head, dished face, dark eyes, good reach of neck, lovely bend f stifle, moved very well belieing her age. 2. Elkin CH TOLLEKIN CAIFE AMERICANO WGC SGWC ShCex. NSDTR. 7 yrs D. Correct head proportions, strong neck, level topline, good bend of stifle, in lovely coat and condition, moved well. 3. Sladden KHYANNES VILLETTE AT CANEMAMANS ShCex VW (Imp Hun). Braque D’Auverge. GUNDOG GROUP. 1. Stirk SH CH NYLLAUP AKOYA PEARL FOR GRAKAR JW ShCex OSW. Irish Water Spaniel. 2. Norbury, Ganney & Upton. HEARTBURY BELACQUA Pointer 3. Wallington SH CH/INT/MULTI CH NICAEL BLUE DIAMOND AMONG OHANAVA VW ShCex. Hungarian Viszla 4. McDonald SH CH ROANJORA CREMANT D’ALSACE JW. IRWS GUNDOG PUPPY GROUP 1. Norbury HEARTBURY CARAXES. Pointer 2. Benge BONA FAMA KAPRYS REJENTA AT BENGINGER (Imp Pol). Clumber Spaniel 3. Norbury n& Bishop BEDESLEA REMEMBER REMEMBER. Lagotto Romagnolo 4. Unwin LYMNOARES RATTLE AND ROAR. ESS. KAY REID (DIERSETT)