Midland Counties Canine Society

MIDLAND COUNTIES 2024

EUKANUBA PUPPY STAKES

AV Utility Puppy D/B (52,31)

1. Isherwood & Lynn’s Bygorri Guggenheim with Afterglow (Imp Esp) NAF TAF. Super class which saw this 7 mth old white Standard Poodle dog come out on top. Right out of the top drawer and so good to go over. Excelling for type and balance, he presented a super outline with good length of neck, short back with firm topline, rib developing as it should for age, muscular loins and excellent tail for set and carriage. Masculine head with dark expressive eyes, leathers long and set on low, chiselling developing nicely and correct dentition. Good angles front and rear and standing on excellent feet. Really impressed on the go around, driving well from the rear and with such good carriage. Overall winner on the 1st day.

2. McCallum’s Falecea Gogo Yubari Burlesk. 11 mth old red rough Chow Chow bitch. This typey girl also appealed and was good hands on. Certainly ‘leonine in appearance’, carrying lovely bone and presenting a well-balanced, compact outline. Slightly arched neck of correct length, firm topline, super ribbing for age, short in the couplings and tail set on high. Head full of detail, yet retaining femininity; flat skull of good breadth, super eye and ear, broad muzzle, scissor bite and excellent pigmentation. Soundly constructed all through, standing on super feet and moving in characteristic fashion.

3. Morris’ Witchgait Breaking Bad with Ashowai

AV Working Puppy D/B (29,13)

1. Brannan & Mycroft’s Supetas Boys Are Back in Town JW. 11 mth brown/rust Dobermann dog. This boy was a standout in this class for me. I have judged him previously and I’m delighted to see that he is developing as I had hoped and I’m sure he will have a successful career ahead. All male yet possessing the desired elegance of the breed, so very well balanced and shown in super hard condition. Good length of neck, short back with slight slope from withers to croup, correct ribbing, muscular loin, good underline and tail pleased for set and carriage. Quality head with expressive almond-shaped eyes, correct planes, clean cheeks and good dentition. Stands true in front and went particularly well on the go around.

2. Booth’s Chandlimore Star Struck with Beausaints. 11 mth old St. Bernard bitch. This girl appealed for overall type, is feminine all through and was so good to go over. Muscular neck of good length, topline needs to firm a tad but nothing untoward, good depth of chest for age, broad well-muscled loin, slight slope to croup and tail good for both set and carriage. Quality head with super expression; broad skull, distinct stop, lovely eye and ear, flat cheeks, short muzzle of good breadth and correct dentition. Her front assembly particularly impressed and is so correct both on the stand and when gaiting. Moves out well when viewed in profile and has good carriage.

3. Brough’s Limubox Scotch Gold

AV Toy Puppy D/B (40,17)

1. Lovel’s Lovetrac Angelica. 12 mth old blenheim Cavalier King Charles Spaniel bitch. Quality youngster who appealed for type and outline on my initial assessment and certainly didn’t disappoint hands on. Slight arch to her moderate length of neck, firm topline, good length to ribcage, short in the couplings and tail pleasing for set and carriage. Well proportioned, feminine headpiece with the best of eyes, ears set on high, good fill below the eyes and correct dentition. Of sound construction front and rear and stands well naturally at all times. When gaiting, she moved out freely with drive from the rear.

2. Coull’s Vardenais Hot As Hell. 8 mth old red Miniature Pinscher dog. This young male is another of quality and made the most of himself at all times. An excellent type, he is sturdy and so well balanced with a super neck, firm topline with correct slope toward the croup, short loin and tail good for both set and carriage. Masculine head and expression with oval-shaped eyes of good colour, ears set on high, lean through the cheeks and scissor bite. Standing on super feet with elbows close to the body and muscular hindquarters with good turn of stifle. Moves out with attitude and style.

3. Leonard’s Witchstone Limited Edition

AV Terrier Puppy D/B (37,24)

1. Guvercin’s Forest Zpod Chlumskych Haju Glebeheath (Imp Cze). Another hotly contested class which saw this Border Terrier dog come out on top. Just coming up to 12 mths, I thought him quite outstanding and what an absolute pleasure it was to go over him. He never stopped showing and was presented in super order. So good in outline with moderate length of neck, firm topline, deep brisket, ribcage extending well back, strong loins and tail spot on for set and carriage. He has the best of heads and a super expression, having strength to his short muzzle and correct dentition. Soundly constructed all through and standing on excellent feet. First class coat and pelt and easily spanned. Faultless on the move. Will do great things in the ring I’m certain. Overall winner on the 2nd day.

2. Nagrecha & Tate’s Jaeva Dont Dilly Dally with Chandlimore. 9 mth old Jack Russell Terrier bitch who is also of the highest calibre and gave the outstanding Border Terrier boy a run for his money here. Scoring for type, she is full of character and is so good in outline with neck of correct length to give balance, firm topline, excellent ribbing for age, short in the couplings and tail set on high and of excellent carriage. Just loved her head, feminine with the keenest of expressions; dark almond-shaped eyes, ears of correct set, strong muzzle and correct dentition. Another blessed in the construction department, standing foot perfect at all times on the best of feet and moving freely and with such attitude.

3. Hannington’s Boudivella Fire Cracker

AV Gundog Puppy D/B (52,24)

1. Layton’s Layways Dua Lipa. 8 mth old Hungarian Vizsla bitch. Feminine youngster who appealed for type but obviously she is quite raw in many respects. Clean, muscular neck of good length, firm topline with ribbing carried well back, correct underline and tail pleased for both set and carriage. Most attractive head and expression; well proportioned with moderate width to skull, super eye and ear and scissor bite. Nice layback of shoulder and muscular hindquarters with well let down hocks. She impressed on the go around with good length of stride and carries herself so well. Very well handled.

2. Holmes’ Ashbyglen Excalibur. Golden Retriever dog just coming up to his first birthday. Full of quality and so good when hands on. All male, yet free from coarseness, carrying lovely bone and so good in outline. Muscular neck of correct length to balance, firm level topline, good depth of brisket, excellent ribbing for age and tail of excellent carriage. Quality head of correct proportions, nice breadth to skull, expressive eyes of good colour, ears of correct set and scissor bite. Soundly constructed both front and rear and stands on super feet. Moving freely all through. Unfortunately flagged towards the end of the class.

3. Critchley’s Bracciano Now or Never

AV Hound Puppy D/B (70,39)

1. Perkins & Van Der Schaaf’s Crème Anglaise’s Entourage with Silkridge. 6½ mth old brindle/white trim Whippet bitch. Outstanding youngster who ticked all the boxes for me and I could have stood and looked at her all day long such was her quality. She presented the most beautifully balanced outline and just oozed femininity and elegance. Hands on, each part flowed smoothly into the next and I simply couldn’t fault her even if I wanted to. She has a delightful head and expression; long and lean with correct stop, super eye and ear and scissor bite. Correct angles front and rear, standing true in front on the best of feet and her quality continued to shine on the move, being accurate on the down and back and lovely length of stride on the go around with ease of carriage. I shall certainly watch this young lady’s career with interest and I do hope she becomes the adult I envisage. My overall winner over the four days of this competition.

2. Parsons’ Priorpark Proof in Pudding. 11 mth old Rhodesian Ridgeback bitch. This girl is another full of quality and without doubt a future Champion. She has the strength desired in the breed yet there is no mistaking her sex. She presented a super outline with clean neck of correct length to balance, firm topline, excellent ribbing for age, well-muscled loins and tail just right for set and carriage. Attractive headpiece with nice breadth to her flat skull, super eye and ear, strength to muzzle and scissor bite. Sound all through with particularly impressive front assembly and she certainly didn’t disappoint on the move, gaiting freely with lovely length of stride and excellent self carriage. Symmetrical ridge.

3. Rowe’s Boloria Goodnight Mr Tom JW

AV Pastoral Puppy D/B (40,20)

1. Brandenberg & Smith’s Nikara It’s Keats. 8 mth old Samoyed dog. Quality youngster who appealed for overall type, carrying good bone and first class to go over. Nicely arched neck of correct length to give balance, medium length of back with firm topline, rib developing as it should for age, muscular loin and tail good for set and carriage. Super headpiece with characteristic ‘smile’; flat skull of pleasing breadth, the very best of eyes, thick ears of good size and set, scissor bite and excellent pigmentation. Well built all through, standing nice and straight in front on correct feet and firm, muscular hindquarters with hocks well let down. Moves out freely with excellent carriage and made the most of himself as he went. Good quality coat.

2. Hayward’s Wynele Double Trouble at Foxearth. 11 mth old sable Smooth Collie dog. This boy also greatly appealed and I thought him so good for type and outline. Well arched neck of correct length to balance, firm topline, deep brisket, muscular loins and tail correct for length, set and carriage. Quality head and expression; lovely clean wedge as desired, flat skull, almond-shaped eyes of good colour and correct placement, excellent ears, clean through the cheeks and correct dentition. Another who is so well made; good layback of shoulder with excellent return of upper arm, standing on good feet and well-muscled hindquarters with good turn of stifle. Impressed on the go around with lightness of foot and good carriage.

3. Lester, Smith, Preddy & Mackie’s Domburg Hawksflight Love Me Back

FOSSE DATA SYSTEMS JUNIOR STAKES

AV Utility/Working Junior D/B (45,29)

1. Pardoe’s Aritaur Daring at Dobiedar JW. 14 mth old black/rust Dobermann bitch. Quality girl who I thought an excellent type, feminine all through and presented a super outline. Clean neck of good length blending smoothly into well-laid shoulders, short back which slopes slightly as desired, excellent ribbing, muscular loin and tail set on just right. Most attractive head with parallel planes, expressive almond-shaped eyes, flat cheeks and correct dentition. Soundly constructed all through with the best of forequarters and a pleasure to watch when gaiting with her unassuming handler.

2. Irwing’s Beaconpride Trick or Treat. 12 mth red rough Chow Chow dog. This youngster was close up to the winner and right out of the top drawer. Carrying good bone, he is beautifully balanced and so good hands on. Muscular neck of correct length, short firm back, good depth and breadth to chest, short muscular loin and curled tail set on high. Super head with good breadth to his flat skull, excellent eye and ear, broad muzzle, scissor bite and excellent pigmentation. Well made both front and rear and standing on such good feet. Moving freely and shows himself off so very well.

3. Erskine-Jones & Guy’s Unohoo Magical Maddie

AV Toy/Terrier Junior D/B (46,25)

1. Roskell’s Witchstone Silent Wish with Rahima. 15 mth old English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) dog. Quality youngster who shows himself off to the max. I thought him so good for type and he presented a well-balanced outline with the desired elegance of the breed. Slightly arched neck, characteristic topline, deep chest, good underline and tail correct for both set and carriage. Masculine headpiece with almond-shaped eyes of good colour, excellent ears and scissor bite. Soundly built all through and makes the most of himself when gaiting. Excellent colour and pencilling.

2. Watkins’ Hawksflight American Jazz. 14 mth old red Miniature Pinscher dog. Another good quality youngster who excels for type and presents such a good outline and certainly is compact and elegant as desired. Slightly arched neck of correct length to balance, slight slope to topline, ribbed well back and tail good for set and carriage. Super head and expression with dark oval-shaped eyes, ears set on high and good dentition. He stands on correct feet and goes so well when viewed in profile with characteristic hackney action and uses himself fully as he goes.

3. Campbell’s Intime New Beginnings at Diemzs (Imp Bul) NAF

AV Gundog Junior D/B (42,26)

1. Carruthers’ Sh Ch Stanegate Standing Ovation. 16 mth old Irish Water Spaniel bitch. I thought this youngster most exciting. She was a pleasure to go over, correct for type and as sound as they come. Strong neck of correct length to give balance, short level back, ribcage extends well back to short muscular loin and tail set on low. Feminine headpiece with almond-shaped eyes of good colour, plenty of strength to muzzle and scissor bite. Good angles front and rear and stands true in front. Gaiting freely all through with good carriage and handled to advantage. Good quality coat and presentation.

2. Phillips’ Bushwacker Donnie Darko. 15 mth old white/orange Bracco Italiano dog. Quality lad who appealed for type and carries good bone. He presented a well-balanced outline with neck of correct length, firm topline, good depth to brisket, short muscular loin and docked tail continuing line of croup. Masculine head with super eye, divergent planes and good depth to muzzle. He stands well in front on super feet and is well developed in forechest. Moving true fore and aft and carries himself so well. Still with plenty of maturing to do but a very nice prospect.

3. Jennings’ Alibama Quintessential

AV Hound/Pastoral Junior D/B (55,30)

1. Bule’s Dreambig Evija. 12 mth old Samoyed bitch. Upstanding youngster who made the most of herself at times and was good to go over. Nicely arched neck of correct length to balance, moderate length to her level back, rib developing well, muscular loin and tail good for set and carriage. Feminine head and expression with obliquely set eyes of good colour, thick ears which are placed well apart, excellent pigmentation and desired ‘smile’. Standing true on good feet and goes so well when viewed in profile with such good carriage.

2. Foster’s Fostebrie Hope's Sensation. 12 mth old fawn Briard bitch. Well balanced girl who was a pleasure to go over given her sound construction. Arched neck of good length, firm in topline, correct ribbing, muscular loin, slight slope to croup and tail carried low with distinctive hook. Balanced headpiece with feminine expression, strong muzzle and scissor bite. Standing nice and straight in front and opened up well on the go around with good carriage and she was accurate fore and aft too. Well presented with correct dry coat.

3. Martin’s Sturtmoor Arceus's Legacy JW

LESLIE PAGE MEMORIAL VETERAN STAKES

AV Utility/Working Veteran D/B (32,14)

1. Neath-Coyne & Baker’s Ch Buffrey Incognito by Dalleaf JW VW Swiss Vch. 9 yr old black spotted Dalmatian dog who is no stranger to me. Still looking as good as ever and giving his all. All male yet with no suggestion of coarseness whatsoever. He presents a beautifully balanced outline with each part flowing smoothly into the next. Quality head of correct proportions with oval-shaped expressive eyes, well broken ears which frame the face and correct dentition. Soundly constructed all through and just cannot stand wrong. Moving freely all through with lovely long stride. Well distributed spotting on a pure white background.

2. Harrison & Stoner’s Ch Eairycor Celtic Manxspirit. 7 yr old Boston Terrier dog. This lad is another who has done very well under me previously. A super type and size and so well balanced. Slightly arched neck of correct length, short back, excellent ribbing, short in the couplings and rump curving as it should to low set tail. Super head and expression with flat, clean skull, dark eyes which are placed well apart, ears of correct set and good breadth to underjaw. Gaiting so well on the go around and showing himself off to advantage. Presented here in excellent condition.

3. Brough & Cairns’ Ch Galicar Investigating with Limubox JW

AV Toy/Terrier Veteran D/B (29,15)

1. Dowdy’s Ch Greentree Gold Mombo to Denzilly (Imp Usa). 8 yr old Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier dog. Quality boy presented here in the best of order. Carrying good bone, he presents a lovely compact outline with muscular neck of correct length to balance, firm in topline, excellent ribbing, nice short loin and tail set on high. Well proportioned, masculine headpiece with super expression. Of sound construction both front and rear and stands true on excellent feet. Gaiting freely fore and aft and really moves out on the go around with such good carriage. Excellent texture to coat.

2. Knight’s Ch Talanors Typically Special. 7 yr old Manchester Terrier bitch. This girl greatly appealed and was shown in super nick. Elegant as the standard requires, of excellent type and presenting such a good outline. Slightly arched neck of good length, short back with first class ribbing, slight arch over her muscular loin, good underline and tail correct for both set and carriage. Quality head with feminine expression, excellent eye and ear, clean cheeks and scissor bite. Standing nice and straight in front on super feet and moving freely on the down and back.

3. Hardman’s Int/Sw/Fin/Est Ch Red Lucifer at Bonosue (Re-Imp)

AV Gundog Veteran D/B (29,10)

1. Phillips & Watkins’ Sh Ch Flaxheath Top Model at Glenmaurangi. 8 yr old Gordon Setter bitch. Top quality girl presented here in first class coat and condition and handled to perfection. She presented a super outline with each part flowing smoothly into the next; long, arched neck, firm topline with good depth to chest, excellent ribbing, muscular loin and tail good for both set and carriage. Beautiful headpiece with dark expressive eyes, ears set on low and correct dentition. She was first in line when construction was being dished out, standing foot perfect on the best of feet and an absolute joy to watch when gaiting.

2. Stephens’ Sh Ch Brightmeadow Never Say Die JW ShCM. 8 yr old black Curly Coated Retriever dog. This lad gave the winner a real run for her money and is another right out of the top drawer. I thought him an excellent type and he was a delight hands on. Certainly strong and upstanding as the standard requires, carrying super bone and so very well balanced. Slightly arched, muscular neck, firm topline, nice deep brisket with ribbing carried well back, well-muscled loin and tail of excellent carriage. Masculine head of good proportions and planes. Sound all through and opens up well on the go around. Excellent coat.

3. Thurm’s Sh Ch Bryburn Bacchus JW ShCM ShCEx

AV Hound/Pastoral Veteran D/B (54,27)

1. Parker & Stevens’ Ch Serenaker Maid in America. 7 yr old Beagle bitch. Quality girl who appealed for type and outline being nice and compact with good bone and substance. Upon closer inspection she was so good to over and presented in super muscle-tone. Slight arch to her excellent neck, firm topline, ribbed well back, short muscular loin and stern set on high and of correct carriage. Feminine headpiece of good proportions, expressive eyes, ears set on low and correct dentition. Good angles front and rear and standing true in front on the best of feet. Free purposeful gait with a particularly good rear.

2. Bowden’s Ch Subessen Blaze of Fire VW. 10 yr old Bearded Collie bitch who pushed the winner all the way. She too was shown in the best of condition and certainly belies her age. So very well balanced with slightly arched neck of moderate length, firm in topline with good length to ribcage, strong loin and tail just right for set and carriage. Well proportioned head with feminine expression, the best of eyes, moderate stop and good dentition. Soundly built all through and covered the ground on the go around with excellent carriage. Good texture to coat.

3. Rowe’s Ch Boloria's Trick or Treat JW VW

EUKANUBA CHAMPION STAKES

AV Utility/Working Champion D/B (41,21)

1. Chappell’s Ch Selmalda Jealous Guy (AI). 4 yr old brindle Great Dane dog. Super boy who was shown to advantage here and could not be overlooked. All male, carrying excellent bone yet retaining the elegance of the breed. Clean, well arched neck of good length to balance, the best of toplines, excellent ribbing, muscular loins and tail just right for set and carriage. Most impressive head with masculine expression giving desired impression of great length. First class construction, standing foot perfect in front on the best of feet with excellent forechest. When gaiting he covers the ground with sublime carriage and is true both coming and going.

2. Wells’ Ch Volgarus Candid Clara. 3 yr old cream Miniature Poodle bitch. Quality girl of excellent type who was also so good to go over. Elegant and presenting such a good outline with neck of correct length to give balance, nice short back with firm topline, excellent ribbing and short in the couplings. Most delightful head and expression with eyes certainly ‘full of fire’, leathers set on low, excellent chiselling and correct dentition. Of sound construction, she stands true at all times and greatly impressed on the move with her outstanding profile action and carriage. First class coat and presentation.

3. Davies’ Ch Waterley Heart Breaker

AV Toy/Terrier Champion D/B (43,26)

1. Amsel & Rishworth-Cutler’s Ch Artmeis Raise The Stakes. 2 yr old Italian Greyhound bitch. I have done this girl well previously and she still greatly appealed today. Having the elegance of the breed, she is beautifully balanced and presents such a good outline with long, arched neck, narrow chest of good depth, desired arch over the loin and tail set on low and of correct carriage. Most attractive headpiece, totally feminine, long narrow skull, the best of eyes, perfectly roofed ears, fine muzzle and scissor bite. Well made all through, standing true in front on characteristic feet and good turn of stifle with well let down hocks. Moving freely all through with good lift in front.

2. Stracey’s Ch Krieger’s Kiss'n'Tell JW. 21 mth old black/tan Miniature Pinscher bitch. Super girl who was close up to the winner and another right out of the top drawer and showing herself off to advantage at all times. Sturdy and presenting a compact outline with neck of correct length to balance, short back with slight slope to topline, excellent ribbing and short in the couplings. Just loved her head and expression with flat skull, dark oval-shaped eyes and ears set on nice and high. Correct angles both front and rear and stands straight in front on excellent feet. Goes so well on the move and uses herself at all times and certainly catches the eye.

3. Dawson-Payne & Mousley’s Ch Judamie Eltons Sun JW

AV Gundog Champion D/B (28,18)

1. Miles’ Sh Ch Layways Van Winkle JW. 6 yr old Hungarian Vizsla dog. This boy was an absolute joy to judge. I thought him so good for type, beautifully balanced and he was a delight hands on. Muscular neck of correct length to give balance, firm level back, deep brisket, first class ribbing, well-muscled loin and tail just right for set and carriage. Masculine headpiece, free from any suggestion of coarseness, expressive eyes, strong jaws and correct dentition. Totally sound, standing true in front on excellent feet, correct turn of stifle with well let down hocks and shown here with super muscle-tone. On the move he gave his all, accurate both fore and aft and quite outstanding on the go around. Disappointing his was not able to return to challenge on the final day.

2. Bott, Allen & Morgan’s Sh Ch Quensha Take A Bow. 4 yr old Irish Setter dog. Another who was so good to go over. I thought him racy and he pleased in outline with slightly arched neck of good length, firm topline with desired slope towards the croup, good depth to brisket with correct ribbing and tail good for set and carriage. Attractive head with good length, correct proportions and planes, the best of eyes, ears set on low and scissor bite. Good angles both front and rear, standing nice and straight in front on very good feet. Moves out so well when viewed in profile. Excellent coat and condition.

3. Phillips & Watkins’ Sh Ch Flaxheath Top Model at Glenmaurangi

AV Hound/Pastoral Champion D/B (64,36)

1. Whelan & Young’s Ch Corimist Destiny by Design. This 4 yr old Bearded Collie bitch came out on top of a class full of quality and what an absolute pleasure it was to judge. This girl greatly appealed from the off and she certainly didn’t disappoint on closer inspection and she was a delight to go over given her correct construction. Of excellent type, she is so good in outline. Moderate length of neck which is slightly arched and flowing into well laid shoulders, good length to ribcage which holds her topline firm, deep brisket, well-muscled loin, correct croup and tail just right for set and carriage. Super headed girl with the best of expressions; lovely eye, correct pigmentation and scissor bite. As sound as they come and a dream on the move, with the most outstanding side gait and carriage. Presented in first class order she also went on to be my ‘best’ over the four days of this competition.

2. Smith & Lester’s Ch Hawksflight Pure Envy with Domburg**. 5 yr old Belgian Shepherd Dog (Groenendael) bitch. I thought this girl another top class exhibit, excelling for type and balance and she too was so good hands on. She has the elegance of the breed and presented such a good outline with slightly arched neck of moderate length, short back, deep brisket, ribcage carried well back, short in the couplings, slight slope to croup and tail of correct carriage. First class head and expression, well proportioned and of good length, obliquely set almond-shaped eyes, ears set on high and correct dentition. Stands on super feet and moved out with characteristic light, brisk action. Showed herself off at all times. Good quality coat and excellent presentation.

3. Millward, Millward, Ferguson & Race’s Ch/Aust Ch Tahkira Affogato

Judge: Tim Ball