Minehead & District Canine Society

MINEHEAD & DISTRICT CANINE SOCIETY OPEN SHOW Sunday, 3rd November 2024 A huge thank you to the committee for inviting me to judge at your open show. I was warmly welcomed, and the event had a wonderfully friendly atmosphere. Many thanks as well to all the exhibitors for entering and presenting such lovely dogs. And to my stewards, who did their work in exceptionally professional way. TOY GROUP CHIHUAHUA (LONG COAT) Class 141 – Post Graduate 2 (1) 1. MARTIN, MISS S E, LEATHEA’S ROCKSTAR DJ D 03 Mar 2022 A handsome male with a delicate, compact frame, well-balanced in both size and proportion. He has a charming head and expression, good dentition. His bright features are highlighted by dark pigmentation, and his ears are well set. Level topline with a high-set tail of excellent carriage. Correctly angulated front and rear, allowing him to move freely and soundly with excellent action. Best of Breed. Class 142 – Open 1 (0) 1. SKINNER, MRS A, TYSSUL AWEL Y MYNYDD D 02 Feb 2019 Another lovely male with excellent shape and size. His head is beautiful, with expressive eyes and a well-defined stop. Level topline and a high-set tail. Well-constructed at both front and rear, moving smoothly and confidently. Reserve Best of Breed. CHIHUAHUA (SMOOTH COAT) Class 143 – Post Graduate 2 (0) 1. CREW, MRS M, ANADEIA NALLION AT DREAMCREWES D 30 Mar 2024 An 8-month-old puppy of lovely type—well-constructed and balanced. He has a beautiful head with lovely eyes, a correct stop, and a pleasing expression. Good dentition. Maintains a level topline with a high-set tail. Well angulated, with good front and rear. Moved well and soundly. ResBOB, BPIB. 2. DODD, MRS H, ANADEIA LUTHIEN B 11 Jan 2024 A 10-month-old feminine, dainty, and compact girl of lovely type. Pleasing head, dark eyes, and large, well-set ears. Good dentition. Well-balanced body construction. Level topline and high-set tail. Moved well once settled. Class 144 – Open 2 (0) 1. DODD, MRS H, ANADEIA ALDARON D 04 Sep 2023 Very attractive 14-month-old male. Beautiful head with a correct stop, well-set ears, and super sweet dark eyes. Lovely neck and topline, with a high-set tail with excellent carriage. Nicely angulated front and rear. Showed confidently and moved soundly with style. Best of Breed. 2. DODD, MRS H, ANADEIA TAURIEL B 11 Jan 2024 Another lovely 10-month-old girl—feminine, dainty, and compact. Pleasing head, dark eyes, and large, well-set ears. Good dentition. Very similar to her litter sister, with a well-balanced body, level topline, and high-set tail. Moved well. MINIATURE PINSCHER Class 157 – Post Graduate 0 (0) Class 158 – Open 1 (0) 1. WATKINS, MS T, HAWKSFLIGHT AMERICAN JAZZ D 21 Aug 2023 A very attractive, top class 14-month-old male. Beautiful, well-proportioned head with dark eyes and a good ear set. Correct dentition. A square, compact body with a correctly set neck. Excellent front and rear. Moved very well with great action and confidence. Best of Breed. Pleased to see him taking TG2. POMERANIAN Class 161 – Post Graduate 2 (0) 1. FRENCH, MRS K, MR N & MISS K P, BINCOMBEFARM’S THE SNIDGET B 11 Mar 2024 Lovely young girl with a feminine appearance. Pretty head with good proportions and defined stop. Dark eyes with a sweet expression, correct dentition, and small, well-set ears. Short neck fitting well into shoulders. Balanced and short body with good leg length. Correct coat with plenty for her age. Moved well once settled. BPIB. 2. FRENCH, MRS K, MR N & MISS K P, BINCOMBEFARM’S THE KNEAZLE B 11 Mar 2024 Another beautiful girl from the same litter, with many similar attributes. Preferred the first for slightly better balance and coordination in movement. Class 162 – Open 1 (0) 1. FRENCH, MRS K, MR N & MISS K P, NORVANIK RUMOUR HAS IT AT BINCOMBEFARM JW B 27 Jan 2022 A stunning, feminine female with a beautiful head and sweet expression. Small, well-set ears and correct dentition. Well-proportioned neck, nicely set into the shoulders. Excellent angulation, with straight legs and tight feet. Compact body with a level topline and well-carried, feathered tail. Lovely, well-presented coat of correct texture. Moved with great confidence and soundness, showing excellent rear drive. Best of Breed. Delighted to see her winning TG1 and BIS2. PUG Class 163 – Puppy 0 (0) Class 164 – Graduate 4 (2) 1. KELSALL, MRS B, KELBREND DREAMY DUCHESS B 03 Feb 2023 A beautiful young female of ideal size—cobby and square. Pretty head with lovely dark eyes and an appealing expression. Small, velvety ears, well set. Well-sprung ribcage, strong neck, level topline, and nicely set tail. Beautifully presented. Moved freely and soundly. 2. HICKEY, MRS M, APPLE DREAM B 20 Aug 2023 Another lovely young female of correct size. Pretty head and expression, nice eyes and ears. Strong neck, level topline, and well-sprung ribs. Strong parallel legs. Moved well once settled. Class 157 – Post Graduate 3 (1) 1. MAKEPEACE, MRS S, HUGAPUG GUY FAWKES AT SANDIGARA D 05 Nov 2022 Attractive 2-year-old male of correct size and proportions. Well-shaped head with large dark eyes and a pleasant expression. Small, well-set ears. Short, compact, with strong parallel legs. Very well angulated, with perfect front and rear. Beautifully presented. Stood nicely and moved freely with good reach and drive. Reserve Best of Breed. 2. HICKEY, MRS M, LUNA BELL LOU B 06 Oct 2023 Lovely young black girl with a very pretty, feminine head and expression. Excellent angulation and straight, parallel legs. Strong neck and well-developed chest. Short, level topline. Moved well once settled. I really liked her—hope to see more confidence next time. Class 158 – Open 4 (2) 1. MAKEPEACE, MRS S, CEDILLA CHERRY JUBILEE AT SANDIGARA B 05 Jan 2022 A very attractive 2-and-half-year-old female of correct size and proportions. Beautiful head, dark large eyes with pleasant sparkly expression and small well-set velvety ears. Short, compact body with level top line and well set tail. She has strong parallel legs with excellent front and rear angulation. Beautifully presented. Stood perfectly for her handler. Moved confidently with great soundness. Best of Breed. 2. HICKEY, MRS M, PARADIZ RONADO LOONEY TUNES MASCHIO NAF D 01 Oct 2022 Another lovely 2-year-old male of good size and proportions. Pleasant head and expression, strong neck. Well ribbed up, level top line. Excellent front and rear angulation. Moved freely around the ring and stood well attentive to his handler. PASTORAL GROUP COLLIE (SMOOTH) Class 113 – Post Graduate 1 (1) Class 114 – Open 3 (1) 1. MARTIN, MRS K & MR M, STURTMOOR ARCEUS’S LEGACY JW D 20 Jun 2023 Attractive young sable male, confident and gracious. Pleasing head and expression. Correct dentition. Well-shaped ears, used well. Good neck, topline, and tail set of good length. Balanced body with correct angulation. Strong, parallel legs. Well-ribbed with good depth. Moved gracefully, with great action and confidence. Best of Breed. 2. WENSLEY, MR M & MRS R, CH CONSTELLA HAZY COSMIC JIVE JW D 23 Aug 2021 Beautiful tricolour male with a sweet expression. Well-balanced head with a correct stop, dark eyes, and well-set ears. Correct dentition. Straight, parallel legs. Very well presented and handled. Moved freely. ResBOB. COLLIE (ROUGH) Class 111 – Post Graduate 1 (0) 1. MOREY, MRS L K, BROOKYNUT HOT AND SPICY B 04 Dec 2023 Very attractive young girl of correct size and proportion. Pleasing head of clean lines, dark almond-shaped eyes, well set ears and super sweet expression. Well-set ears, correct dentition. Balanced body with good neck. Well ribbed up, excellent topline, and well-set tail of good length. Lovely coat. Moved gracefully, with good drive and confidence. Best of Breed. Class 112 – Open 1 (0) 1. LYALL, MRS H, SANTALOLY’S SKY AMIDALAS B 12 May 2015 A classy 9-year-old female, very elegant and looks fantastic for her age. Beautifully proportioned head, dark almond eyes with a sweet expression. Well-constructed with excellent angulation, strong neck, good topline, and a well-set tail. Moved freely and soundly. ResBOB. SHETLAND SHEEPDOG Class 121 – Puppy 5 (0) 1. PIERCE, MR S T & MRS S J, PHILHOPE CLEARLY PRECIOUS B 23 Apr 2024 Beautiful top class 6-month old baby girl, in correct size and proportions. Lovely well balanced head with correct stop, dark almond shaped eyes with sweetest of expressions. Correctly constructed body with excellent angulations and top line. Moved freely and sound around the ring. Beautifully presented and behaved very well for her age. BPIB. 2. FOLKES, MRS C, NAVY BLUE OF MOST MAJESTIC AT DACFOLKE (IMP HUN) D 07 Dec 2023 Another lovely young boy in true and bright blue merle colour. He is of correct size, well ribbed up, of beautiful outlines, with strong paralell legs and good angulations. Pleasant head and expression, correct dentition. Very well presented, moved freely around the ring. Class 122 – Special Yearling 2 (0) 1. PURCHASE, MRS S J, PUNCKNOWLE LUCY BLUE B 05 Apr 2023 Very elegant 17-month old male in lovely blue merle colour. He has pleasant head, lovely eyes and sweet expression. Good dentition. Harmonious body with correct top line, excellent angulations, front and rear, nice parallel legs. Moved freely and stood well for his handler. 2. SKILLING, MRS K, JAKUZA BASA KOSY AT DACFOLKE B 19 Jun 2023 Another lovely 16-month old tricolour female of correct size and proportions. She has beautiful head with clean lines, correct stop, lovely positioned almond shaped eyes. Sweet expression. Correct dentition. Well balanced body with perfectly paralell legs. Excellent rear angulation. Moved freely around the ring. Class 123 – Post Graduate 2 (0) 1. HIRST, MRS S, SUNDARK SCARAMOUCHE D 25 Aug 2021 Attractive 2-years-old male in beautiful blue-merle colour. Excellent in size and proportions. Pleasant head and sweet expression. Good reach of neck, excellent top line with well positioned tail of great length. Well angulated front and rear. Beautifully presented, attentive to his handler at all times. Creating gorgeous silhouette then standing. Moved freely around the ring. Reserve Best of Breed. 2. PURCHASE, MRS S J, PUNCKNOWLE APRIL DELIGHT B 13 Apr 2023 Lovely 17-month old female in beautiful type and correct size. Pleasant head and expression. Good dentition. Well ribbed up body with correct top line, excellent angulations, front and rear, parallel legs. Moved freely and stood well for her handler. Class 124 – Open 4 (0) 1. PIERCE, MR S T & MRS S J, PHILHOPE IN GOOD TASTE D 15 Jul 2022 Very attractive sable male in correct size. He has beautiful head, well proportioned, with correct stop, dark almond shaped eyes and sweet expression. Well positioned ears, nicely shaped and in good use. Well ribbed up body with strong top line. Excellent rich coat of correct structure. Beautifully presented. Moved freely around the ring. Best of Breed. 2. S HIRST, MRS S, UNDARK SIMPLY A STAR VW B 20 Aug 2013 Absolutely elegant and gracious almost 11-year-old female. She is of perfect size and proportions. Excellent angulations and paralell legs. Pleasant head and expression. She’s looking gorgeous for her age. Rich tricolour coat of correct structure shows her beautiful silhouette. Stunning classy lady. Wish I would have a special Best Veteran prize for her. Judge: NATALIYA DAVEY (KLASSNA)