Leeds City & District Canine Association

Leeds Championship Dog Show

Retriever (Nova Scota Duck Tolling)

Sunday, 27th July 2025

BEST OF BREED: COLLINS & POWLEY’s Deveron Duchess Of Danehaven

Dog CC: JENKINS’s Sh Ch Tollisty Moet En Chandon JW

Res Dog CC: ELKIN’s Ch Tollelkin Caife Americano SGWC ShCEx

Bitch CC: COLLINS & POWLEY's Deveron Duchess Of Danehaven

Res Bitch CC: WEST’s Raynechaser Luna Eclipse Beg Ex

Best Puppy: RYDER’s Shorrocks Game Changer At Finnkova

Best Veteran: DAVIES’ Catch First Ylva Garonera Of Arelechen TAF

Best Special Beginner: GOUGH’s Cretshengan Kitchi Lake (a.i.)

I would like to sincerely thank the committee for inviting me to judge my first set of tickets at this prestigious show. It was both an honour and a privilege to judge my own breed at this level. It was lovely to hear the good sportsmanship and comradery amongst the exhibitors, both in and outside of the ring – something the breed seems to have developed a reputation for. On the whole, I found the confidence in the younger dogs much improved compared to recent years, and movement overall was very positive, especially so given the inclines of the ring. A few had narrow fronts, some showed increasing open angulation. Excessive white on the front legs and tails curling over the back are becoming more commonplace and as specialists we need to be careful not to reward these traits & protect breed type. That being said, I found the general quality of exhibits to be excellent and was very happy with my principal winners.

SBD/B (6,2)

1st: Gough’s Cretshengan Kitchi Lake (a.i.)

4yo dog who presented excellent overall balance and was handled to advantage. Masculine head, good ear set and strong muzzle. Good length to neck, leading onto well-constructed front & moderate angulation which was mirrored at the rear. Displayed good reach and drive on the move and held his topline well. In hard condition. BSBIB

2nd: Boyd’s Skysaria Eternal Flame JW

22mo larger male. Scored on his head – well-proportioned and correct wedge shape.

Moderate stop, strong muzzle and soft expression. Excellent bone and overall substance. Deep ribs but need more spring which will hopefully come with maturity. Shown in lovely coat. Unfortunately, a bit unsettled today.

3rd: Gregory’s Exetollers What’s This

PD (4,0)

1st: Ryder’s Shorrocks Game Changer At Finnkova

9mo dog who caught my eye immediately. Excellent breed typical head. Well laid shoulder and excellent forehand construction. Well developed forechest and moderate angulation front and rear. Good width across the chest & well sprung ribs. Moderate tuck up and short coupled. Very well balanced overall and possessed a calm and confident temperament. Moved efficiently with correct tail carriage. BPIB

2nd: Davies’ Arelechen Galileo Figaro

10mo dog who is full of potential. Head well-proportioned and with correct eye set and shape. Would prefer a slightly smaller ear. Balanced moderate angulation front and rear and presents a clean outline. Good bone and stands on neat, tight feet. Would like a little more forechest development, but has time on his side in this aspect. Jaunty on the move and strode out well.

3rd: Jenkins’ Tollelkin Villevenard Of Whistlefire

JD (4,0)

1st: Barker’s Coedhelyg Ho Tee Machine

16mo dog with plenty of substance and bone throughout. Masculine head, almond shaped eye and good size and shape to ears. Strong neck leading on well angulated front. Well developed ribs. Would like a touch more leg. Attractively marked. Mature for age and moved with confidence around the ring. Slightly over conditioned, but this could not detract from his overall quality.

2nd: Ryder’s Shorrocks Game Changer At Finnkova

1st in PD

3rd: Pickard & Swain’s Arthundur Red Viper

PGD (8,0)

1st: Ryder’s Arthundur Dream Come True At Finnkova

4yo dog and sire to BP. Very attractive, balanced head with kind, intelligent expression. Almond eye, moderate stop and ears in good proportion to skull, set correctly. Strong neck leading onto well laid shoulder. Moderate angulation front and rear. Tight elbows and stands square on neat, tight feet. Excellent spring of rib and short coupled. Strong across the loin and maintains his topline well on the move. Tail correctly carried and well feathered. Would like a touch more leg length to complete the picture.

2nd: Gibson’s Delphox Guiser

22mo dog who you must get your hands on to really appreciate. Masculine head in good proportion. Moderate angulation. Even, balanced movement fore & aft. Shown in good condition. Would prefer a little less white on his forelegs. An honest dog.

3rd: Parker, Parker & Hipkiss’ Skysaria Blaze Of Hope With Deltandamba JW

LD (9,0)

1st: Rogers’ Eusanit Peaky Blinder

6yo d who was shown to advantage today. Almond shaped, dark eyes. Moderate stop and strong muzzle. Good shape and size to ears, correctly set. Excellent front assembly and balanced, moderate angulation. Masculine all through and well off for bone and overall substance. Moved positively around the ring with accurate footfall. Was in strong contention for top honours.

2nd: Fincham’s Danehaven Macdonalds

4yo d. Lighter in build and different type to 1, but still correct. Excellent head with kind, inquisitive expression. Good length to neck. Balanced angulation front and rear. Stands square in neat, tight feet. White a fraction high on the forelegs, but this does not take away from his overall construction. Tail correctly set and carried well on the move.

3rd: Gough’s Cretshengan Kitchi Lake (a.i.)

OD (6,0)

1st: Jenkins’ Sh Ch Tollisty Moet En Chandon JW

3yo d. Excellent head and undeniably masculine. Clean, wedge-shaped skull and chiselled cheeks. Moderate stop and excellent balance between skull and muzzle. Cheeky, inquisitive expression. Excellent front angulation and forechest. Good width in front and well sprung ribs. Well off for bone and substance and could clearly do a day’s work. Moved with drive and power around the ring. Well feathered and shown in lovely coat condition. Could not deny him the CC today – well deserved!

2nd: Elkin’s Ch Tollelkin Caife Americano SGWC ShCEx

6yo d built on larger lines. Strong, masculine head. Muscular neck. Excellent front angulation. Well-developed ribs and good depth to chest. Excellent substance and muscle tone throughout and not at all surprising that he has his working title. Well angulated behind and stands with parallel hocks. Excellent bone and stands on strong feet. Would prefer him to be a little more compact, however he is well balanced. Shown in excellent coat. Very close decision with 1 & 2. Please to award the RCC.

3rd: Westwood’s Ir Sh Ch Eusanit Proper Job JW

VD (4,0)

1st: Barker’s Sh Ch Eusanit Silvr Dream Machine

7yo d with excellent bone and substance. Pleasing wedge shaped head and happy expression. Almond shaped eye and colour blends with coat. Presents a balanced outline. Moderate angulation front and rear. Moved with good reach and accurate footfall.

2nd: Strevens’ Sh Ch Erikachen Conaire At Tollisty JW ShCM ShCEx

10yo d with a rich red coat and in excellent condition for his age. Wedge shaped skull, strong neck and moderate angulation. A touch strong in stop. Well sprung ribs and short coupled. Strong across the loin. Preferred his more compact shape to 1 but was lacking drive in his movement today.

3rd: Fuard’s Tollelkin Bay Of Ice

PB (3,1)

1st: How’s Sawbridge Cairdeas

11mo b who is up to size. Feminine head and sweet expression. Very balanced outline in profile and well off for substance and bone. Moderate angulation and stands square and tight, neat feet. Mature for her age and has excellent muscle tone. Moved well around with ring with a happy, confident attitude. In serious contention for rCC and I’m sure there is a bright future ahead for this girl.

2nd: Elkin’s Tollelkin Villenauxe

6mo raw girl who is full of energy and confidence. Very feminine head and curious expression. Good length to neck. Excellent front angulation and forechest. Held her topline well. Short coupled with moderate tuck up. In hard condition and when moving showed plenty of drive. Lots of potential here and was more settled in later classes.

JB (8,2)

1st: How’s Sawbridge Cairdeas

1st in PB

2nd: Rogers’ Eusanit Redora

12mo b with a clean, wedge shaped head. Correctly set eyes and flat cheeks. Moderate stop and tapered muzzle. Very feminine all through and presents a balanced outline in profile. Good angulation. Good width across the chest and ribs well sprung. Good bend to stifle and well let down hocks, Stands square and neat feet.

3rd: Westwood’s Travelda’s Genevieve Pine Avec Eusanit (Imp USA)

PGB (11,5)

1st: Westwood’s Eusanit Orchard Thieves

3yo b and another with an excellent head from this kennel. Typical toller expression and feminine head. Used her ears well. Quietly confident and happy to use her tail. Nicely angulated in front and good spring to ribs. Short coupled and held her topline well on the move. Displayed good reach and drive.

2nd: Collins & Powley’s Danehaven Madeleine

4yo b in excellent coat & profuse coat. Well off for bone and excellent substance without being too heavy. Excellent lay of shoulder and well angulated front and rear. Good depth to chest and well ribbed. Strong loin and held her topline well on the move.

3rd: Tester’s Gingafing Best Of You

LB (8,1)

1st: Collins & Powley’s Deveron Duchess Of Danehaven

6yo b who did not put a foot wrong today. Loved her refined, feminine head with intelligent almond eyes and cheeky smile. Confident attitude and attentive to her handler. Well set ears of good size and correct shape. Chiselled, flat cheeks and strong, tapered muzzle. Muscular neck leading onto well laid shoulders. Excellent return of upper arm and well angulated front and rear. Good depth to chest and well sprung ribs. Short coupled and strong back with level topline. Good bend to stifle and strong, straight hocks that are well let down. Shown in hard condition and could clearly do a day’s work. Movement is where this girl truly excels and she flew around the ring showing immense drive, but still accurate in her footfall. My clear winner for this class and absolutely delighted to award her the CC & BOB!

2nd: Parker’s Tollpepper Echo's Hope For Skysaria

4yo happy, confident b with plenty of energy. Pleasing head, strong neck and well laid shoulder. Moderate angulation and well off the bone. Good spring to ribs and compact in shape. A touch wide across the front. Excellent drive around the ring and consistently used her tail.

3rd: Tester’s Gingafing Forget Me Not

OB (5,0)

1st: West’s Raynechaser Luna Eclipse Beg Ex

6yo plain b who epitomises the phrase ‘an honest dog.’ Nothing overdone or exaggerated about this girl – everything in moderation and proportion. Excellent wedge-shaped head and well -set ears of good shape and size. Dark brown, almond shaped eyes, blending with the coat and set well apart. Well laid shoulder and good return of upper arm. Moderate bone and slightly sloping pasterns. Well ribbed and strong, level topline. Good bend to stifle and hocks well let down. Shown in excellent condition and possesses a dense, weatherproof undercoat. Very happy to award her to RCC today.

2nd: Strevens’ Sh Ch Tollelkin Caife Gaelach At Tollisty

6yo b who was a bit fidgety and certainly made her handler work hard! Very feminine head and chiselled cheeks. Would prefer a slightly smaller ear. Good length to neck and excellent front assembly. Good bone and well sprung ribs. A touch longer cast in body. Well bent stifles and strong parallel hocks. Covered the ground well, but lacking her usual oomph today.

3rd Westwood’s Eusanit Bay Of Fundy

VB (4,0)

1st: Davies’ Catch First Ylva Garonera Of Arelechen TAF

8yo b whom I have admired in the past. Very much like her feminine head and inquisitive & attentive expression. Moderate bone and substance all through. Well angulated and compact in shape. A happy, confident mover and carried her tail correctly. In excellent condition, especially for a veteran. Pleased to award BVIB.

2nd: Tester’s Gingafing Careless Whisper

8yo b with lovely super feminine expression. Scored on her head. Excellent bone and stood square on neat, tight feet, pasterns slightly sloping. Well sprung ribs and short coupled. Moderate bend of stifle and good width in front and behind. Moved positively with drive around the ring.

3rd: Pashley’s Sh Ch Wakaduze Wah Pen Dah Ska

Judge: Miss Alexandra Adshead (Afonbach)