A SURVEY ON ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIELS
CAROL CALLAHAN
over 50 years; I started showing as a teenager in 1964 for a famous Akita kennel and other large Working breeds. I’ve been judging since 1980, beginning with my own breed, English Springers.
I live in Spokane, Washington. I enjoy reading, puzzles—both crossword and jigsaw—as we as watching movies. I obtained our first purebred dog in 1960 and began showing in the mid-1960s. I was first approved to judge obedience in 1977 and English Springer Spaniels in 1980.
TERRY STACY
I have lived in retirement for the past 10 years in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. I deliver Meals On Wheels 2 days a week and offer my service as a volunteer in my home area. I am a sports fan and attend local events. I love theater and symphony and attending concerts. I began showing my first Cocker Spaniel in 1953 and bred
RUTH KIRBY I live on Pine Island in St. James City, Florida and am enjoying retirement, fishing, reading, traveling and watching sports on TV. I am a first-generation dog person and have been involved in showing and breeding English Springer Spaniels for over 40 years. I have been an AKC judge since 1995 and am approved to judge the Sporting Group. KATHY LORENTZEN
my first Champions in 1955 and have stayed active in some- way until the current time. Presently my wife and I breed Affenpinschers and I still show on a very limited basis. I have been an AKC judge since 1994.
1. Describe the breed in three words. CC: Loving, active and family dogs. RK: Moderate, balanced Spaniel. KL: Upstanding, balanced and long-boned. LR: Moderate, agile and enthusiastic. TS: Merry, willing and active.
2. What are your “must have” traits in this breed? CC: Good temperament, biddable and must look like a Spaniel. RK: When judging Springers (or any breed), I must see a breed specific silhouette which exhibits balance and moderation in all parts. I then evaluate the head for correct proportions and expression. Finally, I look for correct side gait and proper topline, including tail set and carriage. The dog should move as it stands. KL: It all begins with correct proportion (height to length and length of leg) and proper silhouette. Add a correctly built front assembly and a balanced rear, and you have a dog with the basics of breed type. Then look for details and good movement. An incorrectly proportioned dog that just happens to move well is atypical and should not be rewarded. LR: ESS must haves are proper size and substance, coupled with proper soft Spaniel head type and friendly temperament. TS: A merry, happy tail carried horizontally or slightly elevat- ed; well sprung ribs; short loin; well-laid back shoulder.
I live in central Michigan. I love to travel (Africa, Maui and Grand Cay- man are all frequent destinations) and I am a devoted Vince Gill fan, still hitting as many shows a year as I can. I’m proud to be able to call him a friend—we even cook for him! I’ve spent my life in dogs. I finished my first homebred, owner-handled Golden when I was 17. My first English Springer Spaniel finished on my 21st birthday. I began judging in 1999. LINDA RIEDEL
I live in Pasco, Washington, which is a high desert area with great weather and lots of wineries. I am a retired teach- er so my interests now, besides the dog world, are traveling, gardening, my friends and reading. I’ve been in dogs for
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