SWECA | South West Essex Canine Association
Dog show & Ringcraft Training, Romford, Essex
SWECA run a yearly dog show for exhibitors in August and we hold weekly ringcraft training for the Novice, Intermediate and Experienced dog showing handlers.
Ringcraft Training for Dog Showing
SWECA Ringcraft
Every Wednesday at
Noak Hill Victory Hall, Church Road, Romford, Essex. RM4 1LD
Match Night is the 3rd Wednesday of the Month
1 Class
Available
Membership Fee (£5) 1st Jan to 31st Dec.
Training fee (£5 a dog or £8 for 2 dogs with the same owner).
Class starts at 7pm to 8.30pm.
Our Next Dog Show – 25th August 2025
OPEN SHOW – Monday 25th August 2025
(Judged on the Group System)
(held under Kennel Club Limited Rules & Regulations)
at BROOK FARM TRAINING CENTRE
Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Essex RM4 1EJ
Show Opens: 9.00 am Judging commences: 10.00 am
Membership
Our yearly membership rate for membership is £5.00
This entitles members to reduced rate entry fees at our open shows.
The Kennel club only recognises Pedigree dogs.
A £5.00 fee is payable for the 1st dog and a discount is applicable for each additional dog for every ringcraft class/match night attended.
Members must attend one ringcraft class per month to be eligible to enter a match nights (veteran dogs excepted)
About Us
South West Essex Canine Association, was established in 1956 for people interested in exhibiting dogs for pleasure and to meet people with the same interests.
The club was originally based near Chingford, Essex hence the name South West Essex.
We are always open to new members and if you would like to come and try then you are more than welcome.
We also hold one annual OPEN SHOW a year.
Our Gallery
SWECA Facebook Feed
Many thanks to our Gundog Group Judge Zoe Stirk for her critique. SOUTH WEST ESSEX CANINE ASSOCIATION 25.08.25 Thank you to the South West Essex Canine Association committee for their kind invitation to judge the gundog group, and to my stewards, Paula and Graham, who kept my ring running smoothly. Finally, thank you to the exhibitors for their entry. AV Imported Breed Register Gundog – Open (1) 1ST Boreham’s Aligngriffs Hawfinch Mature Korthals Griffon bitch, displaying the strength and substance required while remaining feminine. She has a well-proportioned head, dark, kind eyes with correct furnishings that enhance her expression. Strong neck into well-laid shoulders. Chest of good depth with well-sprung ribs, firm topline, and strong loin. Balanced angulation fore and aft. She moved around the ring with plenty of exuberance. Best Import Gundog. AVNSC Gundog – Puppy (2) 1ST Braine’s Chilternway Allium Pleasing Weimaraner puppy dog. He has a masculine yet refined head of good proportions, with an alert expression and ears well-set. Neck of good length, flowing cleanly into the shoulders. Forequarters are straight with enough bone and has balanced rear angulation. Feet need to tighten and just needs time at this stage to come together on the move. Best AVNSC Gundog Puppy. 2ND Fisher & Burchmore’s Lenamore On The Rocks With Fonntanelli (AI) Pretty WSS puppy bitch. She has a pleasing well proportioned head with dark eyes and such a sweet expression. Good length to neck into well placed shoulders, is moderately angled front and rear with sufficient bone and body for age and she has lovely feet. Moved out well in profile, but needs to tighten up in front. AVNSC Gundog – Graduate (4,2) 1ST Key’s Orchidstar Time To Chime Feminine GSP bitch of good type with a clean head and kind expression. Neck of adequate length into well set shoulders, straight forelegs with enough bone. Well proportioned body with firm topline. Well presented and handled. Moved out okay, but a little proud of her tail. 2ND Crisp’s Happysoul What A Feeling With Genavieve (IMP SWE) Honest ACS bitch out of a smaller mould. She has a feminine head with dark eyes, giving a gentle expression, though for my personal taste would prefer more plushness to muzzle. Adequate length of neck into well placed shoulders and good return of upper arm. Straight front, quarters well developed. She kept her topline on the move, unfortunately coat was not in full bloom today. AVNSC Gundog – Open (3,1) 1ST Peeble’s Seasham Too Much Heaven JW Delightful GSP of lovely type who is full of quality. Beautiful head with such a sweet expression, well-shaped eye, and correctly set ears. Neck of good length flowing into correct layback of shoulder and return of upper arm. Good depth to her forechest. Balanced in outline with good depth and ribbing, strong muscled hindquarters, and neat feet. Moved with purpose, maintaining her topline. Presented in lovely condition. Best AVNSC and Gundog Group 2. 2ND Osborn’s Killara’s Pass The Crown To Elgert JW (IMP USA) Attractive liver and tan Field Spaniel bitch presenting a lovely outline on first glance. She has a pleasing feminine head, dark eyes of good shape, and correctly set ears. She has a strong neck with good layback of shoulder, straight in front, firm topline and correct tail carriage. Balanced body with pleasing depth and strong quarters. Moved steadily and true, holding her shape. Reserve Best AVNSC gundog. AV Gundog Puppy (15,8) 1ST Barham’s Droveborough Witchy Woman Quality L/W pointer bitch who was presented to get the best out of her, feminine yet with enough substance. She has an attractive head with kind expression. Arched neck into clean shoulders with a good return of upper arm. Straight front, good depth of chest and ribbing for age. She has a firm topline, good bone and stands on neat feet. Moved out with style with good tail carriage to win this class. 2ND Sandiford’s Hernwood Master Blaster Promising Gordon Setter dog who needs time to fill his frame. Head developing well with dark expressive eyes and low set ears. Good length of neck leading into correctly placed shoulders. Plenty of bone. He moved with confidence holding his outline, though still understandably a little loose in front action at this age. 3RD Poile & Blackbora’s Cherrimar Electra (Golden Retriever) AV Gundog Special Yearling (25,16) 1ST Proctor’s Forgespring Nobody’s Fool At Blissenbea Typy black and white ESS bitch headed this competitive class. She has a well-proportioned head with a defined stop and good length of muzzle, dark expressive eyes, and low set ears. Clean arched neck set into well-placed shoulders and corresponding upper arm, well angulated front and rear, good bone and stands on good legs and well-padded feet. Shown in excellent condition and with a gleaming coat. Moved with plenty of animation around the ring. Pleased to award her Reserve Best AV Gundog. 2ND Kerr’s Latjeata Angel Blue B/B English Setter bitch who is clean in outline and presents a balanced picture. She has a feminine and well-proportioned head with a dark eye, giving a melting expression. She has balanced angles front and rear, level firm topline. Unfortunately, her movement cost her the class today. 3RD Beasley’s Latjeata Cup Of Kindness (English Setter) AV Gundog Graduate (10,7) 1ST Walker’s Dexbenella Livin The Dream 12 month old L/W ESS dog of excellent type and full of attitude. He has a masculine refined head with correctly shaped dark eyes, excellent length of muzzle and good length of ears. Neck of good length and cleanly arched into well angulated front assembly, depth to his forechest for age, ribs well sprung and carried back to strong loin, firm topline and muscled hindquarters with good bend of stifle. Coat of correct silky texture and presented immaculately. He moved out freely and soundly, with forward reach and drive. Pleased to award him this class, Best AV Gundog and Gundog Group 1. Delighted to watch him win best in show later in the day – Congratulations!! 2ND Jenkin’s Tollelkin Villevenard Of Whistlefire Well-balanced NSDTR puppy dog of pleasing type, with a masculine head, kind expression, and well-set ears. Good length of neck into well laid shoulders, level topline and ribs of correct length. Strong quarters with good width and second thigh, standing on straight legs with lovely tight feet. Moved out much better in this class with typical toller movement. 3RD Jury’s Handialla Lady In Red At Ballaremuera (Labrador Retriever) AV Gundog Post Graduate (5,2) 1ST Pounds- Longhurst’s Mossburn Golly Miss Molly JW Golden Retriever bitch who was lovely to go over, feminine throughout, but with substance. She has an attractive head with correct eye colour and pigment, giving a soft expression. Good length of neck into clean shoulders, with a straight front and tight feet. Short coupled and strong through the loin. She moved out soundly, maintaining a level topline to win this class. 2ND Collins & Powley’s Danehaven Madeleine Mature NSDTR bitch of quality. She has a well-proportioned head with kind eye and alert expression. Good length of neck into well-placed shoulders. Body of correct proportions, with ribs carried well back. She moved out positively around the ring. 3RD Heys’ Danehaven Deeks (NSDTR) AV Gundog Open (12,8) 1ST Wilson’s Hameldowntor Pedro Ximenez Powerful FCR who presents a balanced outline. He has a masculine moulded head with correct eye shape and colour. Strong neck flowing into good layback of shoulder, good depth to chest and spring of rib. Firm topline and correctly set tail. He moved out well in profile, but a touch loose in front action today. 2ND Collins & Powley’s Deveron Duchess Of Danehaven Feminine NSDTR bitch of good type. She has a pleasing head and kind expression. Balanced in outline with adequate length of neck into well laid shoulders, firm topline and tail well set and carried. Shown in good condition with coat of correct texture. Moved out okay holding her shape. 3RD Newman’s Creamwood Silver Hawthorn (Labrador Retriever) AV Gundog Veteran (16,6) A lovely class to judge. 1ST Smith’s Sh Ch Tivalake Anything Goes At Tollistry JW A well presented NSDTR bitch who is a typical example of the breed. She has such a feminine head with good wedge shape, giving the desired alert expression. With correct eye shape and colour. Strong neck of good length flowing into a level topline. Balanced angulation fore and aft, straight front and tight compact feet. Deep chest with good ribbing and short in loin. Well set tail, nicely feathered and carried well. Moved out with purpose and drive covering the ground efficiently. Best Veteran Gundog 2ND Bellamy’s Sh Ch Moontorn Goddess Of Love Quality FCR bitch of excellent type presenting a racy outline with elegance and strength combined. She has a well moulded head with dark expressive eye and alert and gentle expression. Clean reach of neck flowing smoothly into well held topline. Moved soundly with reach and drive, covering the ground with ease. 3RD Hutson’s Stobytill Hippy Hippy Shake JW (Cocker Spaniel) GUNDOG Group 1st Walker’s Dexbenella Livin The Dream (ESS) 2nd Peeble’s Seasham Too Much Heaven JW (GSP) 3rd Poynter, Poynter & Collins-Pitman’s Amscot Angels And Demons Naughty but nice Gordon Setter dog youngster of excellent breed type. He has a masculine head with correct proportions, dark expressive eyes and well set ears. Good length of neck flowing into well-laid shoulders, straight front with plenty of bone. Strong quarters giving drive on the move. At this stage of development, he needs to body up to complete the picture but he is a promising youngster with a bright future. 4th Hutton-Baber Babtonkelpie Gallery Queen 13 month blue roan Cocker Spaniel bitch who I liked a lot. She has a sweet head with dark eye and soft expression. Good length of neck into well laid shoulders, straight front with plenty of bone and neat feet. Compact in body, level topline, tail well set. Well angulated hindquarters, moved true with a merry action around the ring. Gundog Puppy Group 1st Siddle, Siddle & Mazzeo’s Wilchrimane Cereal Killer Well balanced B/W pointer dog with a clean outline. He has a masculine head with correct proportions and alert expression. Good reach of neck into well-laid shoulders, straight in front with tight feet. Deep chest with good ribbing and firm topline. Tail carried straight off the back, He moved out with reach and drive covered the ground freely. 2nd Sandiford’s Hernwood Superstition Promising Gordon Setter bitch of pleasing overall type. She has a feminine head with dark expressive eyes and delightful expression. Good length of neck into well constructed shoulders, is straight in front with balanced angles fore and aft. On the move she was very collected for her age. A puppy of quality with plenty of promise for the future. 3rd Knight & Jacobs’ Gemswin Handbag N’ Gladrags FCR bitch with an elegant outline. She has a nicely moulded head and expression with dark correct eye and ear set. She is well balanced throughout with a good reach of neck flowing into good layback of shoulder, straight forelegs and tight feet. Body of good depth with ribs well back, muscled hindquarters with good return of stifle. Well presented and handled. 4th Webb & Smith’s Waterbabies Walk Tall At Hectson (Imp ITA) Golden Retriever dog of lovely type who looked balanced throughout. He has an attractive head with a kind gentle expression, dark eye and correct earset. Good length of neck into well laid shoulders, Straight front with strong bone and tight feet. Body developing well with depth and spring of rib for age. Strong hindquarters with well-bent stifles and hocks well let down. Moved freely, covering the ring with ease. Judge : Miss Z Stirk (Grakar)
Many thanks to Fiona Bell for her Golden Retriever Critique. South West Essex Canine Association 25.8.25 Golden Retriever Thank you to the committee for the kind invitation to judge Golden Retrievers and for your warm welcome. Thanks also must go to all the exhibitors for your super entry, it was an honour to have the opportunity of assessing your beautiful dogs. Minor Puppy 7(0,A) 1. Webb & Smiths Waterbabies Walk Tall at Hecston (IMP ITA) This 7 month old dog puppy caught my eye for his well balanced frame. I loved his gentle appealing’Look at me’ dark eyes and expression. His front is straight with good bone and nice tidy feet. He has good width of chest and well sprung ribs. He has a lovely reach of neck onto a good layback of shoulders which flow onto his level topline and tailset. As yet he is still a little loose on the move although he demonstrates a lovely easy stride holding his topline with his tail flowing straight off his back. BP & PG4 2. Poile & Blackboro’s Cherrimar Electra This 8 month mid gold bitch puppy has everything in proportion and a neat compact frame. She has a gentle pretty head of correct proportions with dark eyes and pigmentation. Her front is straight with good width to chest. She has a lovely layback of shoulder with good length of upper arm. Her ribs are well sprung and she is short in her couplings. Her fore and aft angulations are symmetrical and hocks are well let down and straight. She moved holding her frame with plenty of reach and drive. Puppy 6 (3,A) 1. Waterbabies Walk Tall at Hecston ( IMP ITA) 1 in Puppy 2. Davis Lynste Dream Boy (AI) A beautiful pale gold puppy of 9 months presented in gleaming coat and condition. He has a lovely masculine head with a gentle expression and correct chiselling. His front is straight and of good width. His forelegs are placed well under his chest with his elbows tucked neatly in. He has a good layback of shoulders and length of upper arm. His fore and aft angulations display a lovely balance so easy on the eye. He has good width of thigh and straight hocks. He moved well with good reach and drive. Junior 3 (2 A) 1. Tweddles Brunwicks Solar Eclipse 14 months dog presented in good coat and condition. He has such a handsome gentle head of correct proportions with perfect scissor bite and good pigmentations. His front is straight with good bone and tight neat feet. His elbows tuck neatly into his deep chest and his ribs are well sprung. I found him to be a little long in loin. When settled he moved well holding his topline although he was a little close behind. Novice 8 (5A) 1. Webb & Smiths Water Babies Walk Tall at Hecston (IMP ITA) 1 in MP & P 2. Davi’s Lynste Dream Boy (AI) 2 in P Graduate 7 (3A) 1. Taggarts Altindan User Friendly JW SGWC This beautiful young bitch presents such a lovely package with her clean balanced outline from the tip of her nose to the end of her tail. She has a lovely feminine head and soft expression. Her front is straight with good bone and she has the neatest of feet. Super reach of neck onto well laid back shoulders. Her fore and aft angulations are symmetrical and she moves straight and true with her tail flowing from her level topline. A happy girl at one with her handler. 2. Wedges Putjade Pit Stop at Riverscham NAF This darker coated dog certainly has the wow factor. He caught my eye for his super clean balanced outline and was presented in fabulous gleaming coat. Hands on he was in hard muscular condition and every component transitioned smoothly into the next. He has a stunning masculine head with deep, dark eyes and pitch black pigmentation. His front is straight with super bone and substance. His chest is deep with good spring of rib. He has a lovely reach of neck onto well laidback shoulders flowing onto his dead level topline. His fore and aft angulations are in symmetry creating such pleasing balance. He has a good turn of stifle and straight hocks. He powered around the ring with super reach and drive just a shame his tail was held so high. Post Graduate 4 (1A) 1. Poile’s Thornywait Starshine at Cherrimar This 3 year old mid gold bitch was well presented in good coat and hard muscular condition. She has a sweet feminine head of correct proportions. Her front is straight with good bone and tidy cat like feet. She has a good reach of neck onto a level topline and tailset and her ribs are deep and well sprung. I would have preferred more length of upper arm to complete the picture. She moved with lovely reach and drive with correct straight rear action. 2. Pounds Longhursts Mossburn Golly Miss Molly JW A dark gold mature 4 year old bitch who was in full bloom with her gleaming wavy coat in great condition with full featherings. She has a beautiful head and kindly expression with dark eyes and good pigmentation. Her front is straight and she is well off for bone. She has a lovely reach of neck onto well laidback shoulders with equal length of blade to upper arm. Her ribs are well sprung and she is short coupled. I would have preferred a little less length of second thigh. Rear movement not as straight as 1. Open Dog 8 (4,A) 1. Barber’s Messano Just Good Friends with Swansreach 5 year old presented in full coat and in tip top condition. He could do with more trimming of his forechest to complete the picture. I loved his handsome head with dark eyes and lovely pigmentation with that cheeky ‘Look at me’ melting expression. His front is straight and he has plenty of bone and substance. His elbows tuck neatly into his deep chest with ribs well sprung and short in couplings. I would have preferred more length of upper arm and front angulation. He moved with plenty of drive and was at one with his handler. RBOB 2. Roper’s Catnnels Inside Story for Brensham SGWC VW This mature 10 yr old dog is a super example of a dog in hard muscular condition he belies his age and until I asked his handler I thought he was only about 5! He has a gorgeous masculine head with correct chiselling and dark eyes. Good bone and substance and is well balanced throughout with symmetrical fore and aft angulations with a level topline and tail set. He has strong muscular thighs, well turned stifles and straight hocks. Just lost out to 1 by a whisker on movement. I loved the rapport he has with his handler. Open Bitch 6 (3,A) 1. Seamons Messano Kiss Me Now This 6 year old mature bitch oozes quality and condition and was presented today with her coat in full bloom. She has such a neat well balanced frame with flowing lines and everything in correct proportion. Closer inspection proved everything was in the right place. She has a sweet feminine head and expression with dark eyes and pigmentation. Her lovely reach of neck flows onto her dead level topline and tail set. Her angulations are symmetrical and she flowed around the ring holding her frame with bags of reach and drive. BOB 2. Fleets Waterbabies Kalakuta to Eastbury (IMP ITA) This pale cream 3 year old bitch pushed hard for 1st place. She is finer boned than 1 but she too oozes quality with her lovely balanced construction. She was presented today in full bloom with gleaming coat. She has such a feminine head and gentle expression and dark eyes. Her lovely reach of neck flows onto well laid back shoulders with a dead level topline and tailset. She has a straight front and neat feet. Her chest is deep and her fore and rear angulations give symmetrical balance. She has well turned stifles and straight hocks and moved with correct footfall holding her lovely frame. Fiona Bell
SWECA Ringcraft Training
Every Wednesday at
Noak Hill Victory Hall, Church Road, Romford, Essex. RM4 1LD
Contact Us
For Dog Show Enquiries please call the Secretary Carole Bailey
For Treasurer enquiries please email Tracey Kinchella
Opening Hours
Wed: 7pm – 8.30pm
1 class available
Membership Required
Refreshments Available in intermission
Dog Training fees apply per training session