Powerscourt Power of Love 1^st Under Graduate & 1^st Special Beginners

Breed Judge: June Walsh (Millcroft) Group Judge: June Webb (Majeika)

Riondel Venture to Powerscourt  1^st Open

Lottie showed her little socks of (as usual) but went unplaced at the Cocker Club, however at the Evesham show (held on the same day/same venue) she won Junior class and finished as Reserve Best Of Breed.

Breed Judge: Tracey Herd/Group Judge: Sandy Platt (Charbonnel)

"Pritchard's Powerscourt Power of Love, pretty ultra short cobby bitch of 12 months. Sweetest of heads with tight dark eye and lovely expression. Good length of neck and fine sloping shoulders. Well boned legs and neat feet. Well bodied with big well sprung ribs. Nicely rounded quarters, good bend of stifle, well let down hocks which she used to drive around the ring. Moved with style and confidence, keeping her topline and a merry tail action. Shown in full coat in gleaming condition. Beautifully presented. Best of Breed & Group 4."

Kennel Backhill's also won Reserve Best Breeder Group In Show.

I also handled Backhill's Isabella Rossellini "Bella" who was 2nd in Youth class with hp & Backhill's Tribute To Amaretto "Emma" was BOS-Veteran.

Thank you to the Judge Martin Sanders & thank you to Lottie for being such a happy little show girl! Louis also won his class and challenged Lottie for Best Of Breed! 

Lottie (left) & Powerscourt Playboy 1^st Open

"Pritchard’s Cocker Spaniel Powerscourt Power of Love.  Just like the Afghan not being disgraced by being runner up to the Bouvier, likewise this blue roan cocker should feel the same being runner up to the Tibetan Terrier. 

 A top drawer puppy viewed from any angle, she is so well balanced, ultra sweet feminine head, good eye, excellent ear set, very good neck, ultra short and cobby in body, excellent well sprung rib, correct top line and tail set, very good angulated rear, super short hocks.  It’s on the move where she really excels, so sound and true with very good rear drive and forward reach.  Another exhibit that was presented in first class order, a very worthy runner up indeed, who knows another day a different decision!"

Breed/BIS Judge: Mrs Liz Cartledge (Ryslip)

"Pritchard's Powerscourt Power of Love, 11 month blue roan bitch went onto win another two classes. Good neck and shoulders, excellent topline, body & ribcage, pretty feminine head, well handled and conditioned, sound mover. Best Puppy."

Powerscourt Playboy 1^st Limit & Best of Breed

"Pritchard's Powerscourt Playboy, blue roan dog of lovely shape and balance. Good length of head, soft expression, good body, excellent quality and type, moved well, could be a bit more exuberant. Best of Breed."

Sorbrook Blue Ribbon At Powerscourt 2^nd Open

Breed Judge: Mrs E George (Hellikers)/BIS Judge Mr. Keith Nathan (Supernova)

"Pritchard’s Powerscourt Power of Love.  Lovely blue roan 11 months old puppy, lovely head with nice tight eye, good shoulder placement, well let down hocks, moved very well. BP"

Breed Judge: Mr Derek Shapland (Deracor)

"Pritchard’s Power of Love.  I liked this short cobby blue a lot.  She moved soundly and her coat was presented very well.  She has a good spring of rib and is well off for substance throughout.  Lost out on maturity in a later class."

Breed Judge: Mr Les Forfar (Glasedin)/Group Judge: Sylvia Bunting (Mossdew)

Pritchard’s Powerscourt Power of Love.  Nice headed blue roan bitch, good length of neck, but could be better in upper arm angulation, well boned legs.  Moved well.  BP & PG3

"Pritchard’s Powerscourt Playboy.  Good headed blue roan dog, good neck and shoulders, big ribbed, short coupled body, moved well to win class by some margin."

Breed Judge: Miss Annie Kettle (Lujesa)

"Pritchard's Powerscourt Power of Love, pleasing head, good front, well ribbed, moved well"

Len, Georgie & I went on a cold and snowy journey to collect Maddie.  Karin very kindly undertook half the  journey and we met up with each other in North Holland.   Maddie was very good on the journey and it was lovely to see her again. 

Maddie saying goodbye to Karin

Breed Judge: Mrs J Munday (Sharland)

"Pritchard’s Powerscourt Playboy, good head & expression, good neck & shoulders, short back, well ribbed, good quarters, moving & showing well."

"A lovely class of babies who I am sure will change places in their time. 1^st Pritchard’s Powerscourt Power of Love.  I was impressed with this very attractive pup.  She has the sweetest of heads with lovely dark eye.  Stood four square on well boned legs and neat feet.  Well bodied for her age with well sprung ribs.  Nice rounded quarters with well turned stifle.  Sound and happy.  Shows lots of promise."

I enjoyed a lovely trip to Sweden to visit with Karin, Felix  (Ch. Powerscourt Pied Piper) & Maddie (Powerscourt Perfect Gift)!  It was lovely to see Karin and her family, thank you for making me so welcome.  Maddie had a wonderful time in Sweden and loved the snow!

Maddie in the snow

Today we took Lottie out showing, this was her second show appearance.  We were thrilled to get Best Puppy & Best Of Breed!  This was followed up with a very respectable Puppy Group 2!

Thank you to Andrew Brace (Breed Judge) & June Mason-Minns (Group Judge)

Lottie with her cups!