Clitheroe & District Kennel Association

CLITHEROE & DISTRICT KENNEL ASSOCIATION

Saturday 21st September 2024

Thank you to the Officers and Committee for the invitation to judge at this busy open show. There was a lovely atmosphere. Thank you also to my stewards Mary Cavanagh and David Bunford who were very pleasant company all day and indeed stayed to the bitter end to steward for me in the BIS ring which was much appreciated.

BIS-the group judges had sent forward 7 worthy representatives which made for a very pleasant and enjoyable experience.

BIS-Blackburn Bennett & Macara’s Pointer Kanix Sooty at Stargang-caught my eye at first glance as she had lovely symmetry, was undoubtedly a bitch and had lovely breed type. In super condition, great temperament and was very pleasing on the move. Was lovely to go over and never really put a foot wrong. Well handled to get the best out of her and whenever I looked at her she just looked super. Well done.

Res BIS-Holmes’ Smooth Coat Chihuahua Ch Cazants The Gaffer Luvs-I had judged this boy earlier in the day first in the breed and then in the toy group. He pleased me every time I saw him and BIS was no different. He was undoubtedly male, had the correct compact proportions and a lovely outline. Held himself so well both standing and moving. Sound in all directions and had a look of quality so no surprise to see that he has his title. Super.

BPIS-Paterson’s WH Dachshund Brumberhill Biscuit to Ambiesque -well developed young lady who was not exaggerated in any way. Lovely outline, good bone for age and sound moving. I liked her proportions. Nothing to hide.

RBPIS- Moore’s Shih TZU Unstoppable AlpiuSlenis to Jaxtu (Imp LTU)-very glamorous and eyecatching and certainly had arrogant carriage. Had already been in the BIS competition as he had won the adult group as well. In great condition, well prepared, still needs to firm up but he is only young. Should have a bright future I would think.

BVIS-Hardman’s Irish Terrier Int/Sw/Fin/Est Ch Red Lucifer at Bonosue (Re-Imp)-this boy was on form, he stared right back at me when I looked at him and he has a lovely head and expression. Super outline and proportions, good tail carriage and he certainly belies his years. Well deserved his placing.

RBVIS-Harrison & Stoner’s Boston Terrier Ch Eairycor Celtic Manxspirit- super Boston terrier, in great nick, lovely headed boy, good forequarters, compact and a good show temperament. Showing his age a fraction in rear movement but was obviously a quality veteran.

Chihuahua (Long Coat)

Puppy-3 entries, 1 absent

1st Entwistle’s Dorenty Textututango-nice one to start the day off, dainty, good outline standing and moving with a good rear. Delightful temperament. Best puppy

2nd Gilling’s Rubyanlo Tommy Hilfiger of Talocan -this boy was a little apprehensive on the table but quite assertive when on the ground. Good rear, was a touch longer than the winner.

Junior-1 entry

1st Gilling’s Rubyanlo Cherry Bon Bon of Talocan-only a baby and topline needs to firm up, super temperament, decent head and expression, a bit narrow behind.

Post graduate-2 entries

1st Wills’ Dorenty’s Chuckleberry Finn-the name made me chuckle when I came to type it. Smart boy, very good outline and a lovely topline, was a touch narrow behind.

2nd Gilling’s Rubyanlo Perfect Melody of Talocan -7 months and giving a lot away in this class, pretty head, good condition, topline needs to settle.

Open-1 entry

1st Entwistle’s Ch Dorenty’s Heidi Hi -stood alone but could have coped with some competition. Mature and in full bloom, super type, looks really good standing, a bit of a handful on the move as she is a bit of a madam, clearly a quality Chi-BOB and Gp 4.

Chihuahua (Smooth Coat)

Puppy-3 entries, 1 absent)

1st Alexander’s Alderxena Pocket Rocket-a real showman both standing and moving, moves assertively and hold his topline very well, is just a bit long. Best puppy

2nd Holmes Cazants Red Adair-promising and is a lovely type, just needs some ring training.

Junior-4 entries

1st Stading’s Stadmeyer Jesslyn JW-won the class on maturity, well developed in body and a decent outline, ok in head and expression, good proportions.

2nd Alderxena Pocket Rocket-winner of the previous class

Post graduate-2 entries

1st Entwistle’s Dorenty’s Arfa Sixpence-just coming up to 2 years of age and looking well, body maturing nicely, lovely type and everything is in the right place. Ok on the move and super tail and carriage.

2nd Hunt’s Moltobello Second Glance-not quite the finish of the winner, however was quite typical and delightful temperament.

Open-4 entries

1st Holmes Ch Cazants The Gaffer Luvs-I reported on this boy above as he not only won the toy group but went on to Res BIS. However it all started here as he came into this class meaning business and his obvious quality immediately took my eye. Just lovely. BOB, Toy Gp 1 and Res BIS.

2nd Cazants The Geisha Luvs Dorenty -now that I come to do the report I see that she is litter sister to the winner, she too is a lovely sort, compact and in good condition, bit of a handful and did not put on the steady show that her brother did.

Lowchen

Puppy-2 entries, 1 absent

1st Morgan-Stanley & Dixon’s Golbourne’s Just A Diamond -stood alone but could have coped with some competition, mature for his age and is strongly built, well presented and handled, really came into his own when there were other dogs in the ring and then you could really see his potential as he carried himself really well, must not grow any more, his quality and showmanship won him the toy puppy group.

Chinese Crested

Puppy-1 entry

1st Gwynne’s Orfeus Crystal Ice Avec Chezic NAF TAF-another who stood alone and really only came into his own when there were other dogs in the ring. In the class was dropping his tail slightly but in the groups was super. Good skin, strong rear and a tidy outline in profile. A well deserved puppy group 3.

Affenpinscher

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Puppy-1 entry

1st Clark’s Ribbleriver Blue Beatie-promising baby, compact, good outline, lovely rear, ok in front and head developing well, shows promise. Best puppy

Post graduate-4 entries

1st Macdonalds Ashiblack Benjamin Button at Zondora -this one is a real show dog, came in on his toes and kept that performance up, lovely outline, was sturdily built and moved really well. Super tail and carriage. Was BOB and finished Group 3

2nd McGuiness & Nelson McGuiness’s Dinahtron Honey Ryder-super type and she was every bit as feminine as the winner was masculine. Compact, delightful temperament, would prefer a stronger rear.

Open-6 entries

1st Ashiblack Benjamin Button at Zondora-winner of the previous class and ultimately BOB.

2nd McGuiness & Nelson McGuiness’s Dinahtron Lily Savage-a bit like the previous class this girl was every bit as feminine as the dog was masculine, good head, really good coat and in correct order, just a bit weak behind but quality.

Pug

Puppy-1 entry

Reynolds’ Croftren Chasing Highs- quality, 7 months and a good size with enough substance for age, looked good in stance with a typical outline, was a little stilted behind here but moved much better in the puppy group. Quality earned her Puppy group 2.

Open-2 entries

1st Nixon’s Afterglow This Little Piggy-interesting contest here as there were things I liked about each of them. I liked the quality and substance of this girl, handled well on the table, was a bit sluggish on the floor. BOB

2nd Edwards’ Ch Rhodenash Livin A Dream-this girl looks good for her age, handled well and moved really well with a particularly good outline. Quality and she went on to represent the toys in the best veteran in show competition.

Pomeranian

Junior-1 entry

1st Watson & Gethings Vibrek You Are My Sunshine -stood alone, well turned out, smart in stance, sweet expression, a little narrow behind. BOB

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Puppy-1 entry

1st Hall’s Granasil Miami Secret for Rootessma-mature in body for her age, good expression, needs to drop a little in order to look a little less leggy. Best puppy

Junior-2 entries, 1 absent

1st Parsons’ Anjomil Moonflower nice sort, quite steady, decent head, and showing promise. A little untidy on the move.

Post graduate-4 entries, 2 absent

1st Taylor’s Luvtayls Fireflash Rose-2 years old and maturing quite well, ok outline and proportions, feminine head, a bit untidy on the move.

2nd Leaver’s Revaelann Nik Nac Paddy Wak -5 years old, plainer expression than the winner, moved well in front and good temperament.

Open-4 entries, 1 absent

1st Taylor’s Luvtayls Newsflash-lovely outline on this one, typical and put in a steady performance, typical when standing, was a touch heavy-BOB

2nd Taylor’s Luvtayls Flashdance-good outline and proportions, typical head, not moving too well

Papillon

Post graduate-1 entry

1st Pinder’s Afterglow Barbette with Starmarla JW -stood alone but could have taken on some competition, lovely headed girl, nice outline, good coat well presented and moved well in all directions.

AVNSC Toy

Puppy-2 entries

1st Lund’s Peke Yakee Starlight Express to Madnetizzam -Peke with super substance, good head, short body and good front assembly. Puppy group 4

2nd Morgan-Stanley’s Bolognese Tumbril Twoo Twit It’s Golbourne-Bolognese with lovely make and shape, is clearly a baby and will need to learn to settle on the move. Ultra feminine.

Post graduate-3 entries, 1 absent

1st Roskell’s Witchstone Silent Wish with Rahima -nothing to hide on this ETT who is cleanly built, put in a very steady performance, has a super head and expression, moved well and has an excellent rear. In good hard condition. Best AVNSC and a well deserved Group 2.

2nd Twowayshouse Touch of Class-this ETT was very pretty, steady on the table but a bit sluggish on the floor, lovely tan.

Open-4 entries, 2 absent

1st Lund’s Peke Yakee The Sun God with Magnetizzam-good moving boy, good coat of correct texture and well turned out, would like him a little smaller.

2nd Szymanowska’s Min Pin Chanel Asti Missanti of Annaszy-unfortunately was a little hesitant and this spoiled the outline. Handler working hard to get the best out of her.

AV Imported Breed Register Toy

Open-1 entry

1st Austin’s Russian Toy September Song of Mairichis -delightful one, super outline and topline, excellent rear and excellent temperament. A bit unsettled on the move but is a good example of the breed.

Group 1 Smooth Chi- Ch Cazants The Gaffer Luvs

Group 2 ETT- Witchstone Silent Wish with Rahima

Group 3 Affenpinscher- Ashiblack Benjamin Button at Zondora

Group 4 LC Chi- Ch Dorenty’s Heidi Hi

Puppy Group 1 Lowchen- Golbourne’s Just A Diamond

Puppy Group 2 Pug- Croftren Chasing Highs

Puppy Group 3 Chinese Crested - Orfeus Crystal Ice Avec Chezic NAF TAF

Puppy Group 4 Peke - Yakee Starlight Express to Madnetizzam

AV Toy Veteran -4 entries, 2 absent

1st Pug Ch Rhodenash Livin A Dream-quality all through and represented the toys well in the veteran group.

2nd Wiggins Affenpinscher Ch Scapafield Schwartz Nite Sky-super proportions and outline and so typical. Showing her age a little in movement.

AV Toy Puppy-4 entries, 3 absent

1st LC Chihuahua Rubyanlo Tommy Hilfiger of Talocan

AV Toy Post Graduate-4 entries, 2 absent

1st LC Chihuahua Rubyanlo Perfect Melody of Talocan

AV Toy Open-1 entry

1st Papillon- Afterglow Barbette with Starmarla JW

Paul Eardley