Midland & Northern Counties French Bulldog Club

Midland & Northern Counties French Bulldog Club

Championship Show 21/09/2025

It was a real pleasure to judge at the MNCFBC Championship show 2025.

Thank you to members who voted for me to judge this show. Thank you to exhibitors for your entries and presenting your dogs to me.

I think the breed is going in a better direction. This is thanks to the determined efforts of breeders focusing on improving health. They are setting a great example for others to follow, by showing how glorious a healthy French Bulldog can be.

Both open classes were filled with Champions. This was a great pleasure for me and I hope exhibitors appreciated seeing them in the ring too.

I think there are more quality dogs presented at shows. In this entry I found several exciting prospects especially in the younger bitch classes.

Temperaments were excellent today. Wide nostrils were the norm. I did find some coarse thick coats. A few with poor ear placement, and several with almond shaped eyes rather than the required round eye. Tail set being too high was an issue in some dogs and very few developed tails in the overall entry.

Baby Puppy Dog (1)

1. Jordan & Davis’ ROWANPAWS ROYAL MINT

4 months brindle baby with correct head proportions. I really liked his round eye and expression, wide nostrils and well - padded muzzle, Correct upright ear placement. He is broad over the rib. Moved confidently around the ring. Best Baby Puppy in Show

Baby Puppy Bitch (0)

Minor Puppy Dog (2)

1. Pearce & Membury’s BULLHAWK MEMBULLY LET RIP

Brindle, 6 months old on the day. Correct head proportions, excellent ear set, well -padded muzzle and wide nostrils. In excellent coat and well boned. Moved out well and kept his shape and balance on the move. Very typical raw pup with a lot of potential.

2. Howarth’s GIZYJO HONEYGHAN

6 months fawn pied. Has a broad skull, correct ear set, good reach of neck. Compact body, broad in rib. Correct tail set and tail. Broad, well angulated hind quarters. Unsettled on the move after rushing into the ring.

Puppy Dog (4,1)

1. Timm’s OLIJAH GOING IN DEEP

10 months brindle of exceptional quality and type. Correct head proportions, broad in skull, dark, round eye, has wide nostrils. Muzzle broad, deep and well padded. His strong underjaw and correct ear placement make his head perfectly square. Good reach of neck, broad front and strong bone. Broad in rib, gentle rise to firm topline and correct underline. His strong, broad hindquarters balance his well - developed front. In excellent muscular condition, with correct rear angulation. Standing his outline is very well balanced. He comes into his own on the move with an impressive free, driving action. Delighted to award him is 3rd CC, Reserve Best In Show & Best Puppy In Show.

2. Smith & Pratt’s KHANIN HIS A VERY NAUGHTY BOY

10 months Fawn, excellent type, with good pigment and black toe nails. Attractive head, I liked his proportions, broad muzzle with padding and strong underjaw, correct ear placement. He has a good reach of neck, broad in rib, strong loin. Has broad, strong hindquarters. Moved soundly but not as balanced as 1 on the move.

3. Suhareva & Cruttenden’s CASTRUMOSINIUM NO LIMIT FOR AVERMAYZ (IMP HRV)

Junior Dog (2)

1. Smith & Pratt’s KHANIN NUDGE NUDGE WINK WINK

10 months brindle of very nice type. Broad in skull with strong, well - padded muzzle with correct proportions and ear placement. Compact body shape, broad in rib with strong loin. Broad hindlegs with good angulation and correct tail set. Well - muscled and moved out well with a positive action.

2. Fawcett & Smith’s CHELMBULL STAR OF THE NORTH AT ZILNOR

15 months brindle, has a broad skull well - padded muzzle, wide nostrils. Good reach of neck, firm topline, and well - muscled with good rear angulation. Ear placement not as good as 1.

Yearling Dog (2)

1. Cole’s MYNTIE PURE MAGIC

18 months brindle who has a fabulous head. Correct ear set, well - padded muzzle. Correct front with good reach of neck and depth of chest. Has strong hindquarters and a gentle rise to his topline. Well- muscled and moved soundly, a tad long in back which spoils his balance and outline.

2. Membury’s MEMBULLY RAZZLE DAZZLE JW

2 years Fawn. Has a strong head with broad skull and correct ear set. Wide nostrils. Shoulders well angulated, broad in rib. Well - muscled and moves soundly. Slightly long in body which affects his balance and outline.

Special Beginners Dog (6,2)

1. Jordan’s ROWANPAWS COMET STAR

2.5 years, with correct head proportions, correct round eye, strong muzzle. Good reach of neck and correct tail placement. Strong, well - muscled hind quarters. Moved well with a strong rear action. His smutty colour is unfortunate as he is well constructed and sound.

2. Barrett’s MEMBULLY THE STING OF WISDOM

6 months brindle. Broad in skull, excellent ear set, wide nostrils. He has an alert expression. Good reach of neck, well developed wither. Gentle rise to topline. He moved soundly with confidence. A raw puppy but full of promise.

3. Suhareva & Cruttenden’s CASTRUMOSINIUM NO LIMIT FOR AVERMAYZ (IMP HRV)

Novice Dog (5,2)

1. Membury’s MEMBULLY STRAY BULLET

6 months brindle with a lovely eye and expression. Correctly placed ears, well developed in front. Broad over his rib, strong quarters. Slightly short coupled and unsettled on the move today. Has plenty of breed qualities.

2. Suhareva & Cruttenden’s CASTRUMOSINIUM NO LIMIT FOR AVERMAYZ (IMP HRV)

9 months brindle. Has strong hindquarters, moved soundly. Would prefer better balance in outline and preferred the head of 1.

3. Kelly’s XANDENE TOFFEE FUDGE AT CASEMATES

Graduate Dog (1)

1. Davis’ BANDIT KING OF HAMMERBARN AT ROWANPAWS

2 years brindle. Compact and well - muscled. Correct ear set, moved soundly despite lacking rear angulation.

Post Graduate Dog (3)

1. Suhareva & Cruttenden’s CASTRIUM OSINIUM ROLLER COASTER AT AVERMAYZ JW (IMP CRO)

2 years Brindle, good for size. Broad in skull with correct ear set, slight rise to topline. Has good bone, broad hindquarters with well - developed 2nd thigh, moved soundly.

2. Smith’s MEMBULLY RAZZAMATAZZ AT ELLOUAB JW

Well - marked brindle nearly 2 years. Attractive head, broad in skull with well- padded muzzle. Nicely developed in front. Broad in rib and hindquarters. Correct tail set. Didn’t show as well as 1 today, unfortunate as he is a very good type.

3. Barrett’s ROYAL TOPAZ

Mid Limit Dog (4)

1. French’s BINCOMBEFARM MORSMORDRE JW

Eye catching Tiger Brindle, 2 years of excellent type. Like his balanced outline, strong head and muzzle. He is full of breed type and quality. Has a good reach of neck, well angulated shoulders, well defined wither. Deep and broad in rib, correct tail and set. In well - muscled condition, with strong quarters. His movement is foot perfect and effortless, as he flows around the ring. He is not exaggerated anywhere. Delighted to award him the Reserve Dog CC.

2. Roach’s ROALICE MASTER MOUSE

2 years brindle with a strong masculine head. Broad in skull with correct ear set, has a broad underjaw and good depth of chest. Broad in hindquarters with well let down 2nd thigh. Correct tail set. Moved out soundly, not as balanced in outline on the move as 1.

3. Hunt’s XANDENE IT’S A KINDA MAGIC AT BALISTIX

Limit Dog - (2, 0)

Open Dog (9,2)

1. Roach’s CH ROALICE MAJOR MOUSE

Well balanced and full of breed type. 2 years brindle with a strong head and broad underjaw. Well balanced in outline, has a good reach of neck, deep and broad chest, correct rise in topline. Wide and broad hindquarters, sound and active on the move. Won a very strong class of champions.

2. Bryant’s CH ARCHNESS THE AUDACITY

3 years old brindle, smaller than 1. Strong in head with dark eye and broad muzzle and wide nostrils. Good wither and shoulders., broad in rib and has a strong loin. Strong hindquarters and moved freely and soundly.

3. Hickin & Rankin’s CH CHELMBULL SPACEMAN

Veteran Dog (1)

1. Bryant’s CH KINGFRIEND MR GODWIN JW

7 years brindle in great condition. Cobby and well balanced, with a square head and round eye. Broad in rib and strong in rear. Moved out soundly with some style.

Minor Puppy Bitch (5,1)

1. Howarth’s GIZYJO HONEYMOON

6 months old fawn pied. She has the correct head proportions and strong muzzle, but is still feminine. Cobby in body with broad rib, good reach of neck. Has correct angulation front and rear and strong hindquarters. Moved out well with a free and flowing action. Unsettled in the run off for best puppy bitch.

2. Kay’s ALDHAMILL’S JO JO

7 months brindle pied, has a pretty head with correct proportions. Smart and balanced in outline. Broad in rib, strong, wide hindlegs. Moved soundly with a free action.

3. Smith’s MEMBULLY AIM TO TEEZE AT ELLOUAB.

Puppy Bitch (4,2)

1. Hucker’s OSCHALBEN OLISSA AT BEVANRAY

Nearly 12 months brindle. Small and compact, pretty expression. Well developed in front, broad in rib. Well - schooled and moved soundly and freely.

2. Kelly’s CASEMATES DREAM MAKER.

10 months fawn, has a pretty head with correct proportions, strong bone and correct tail set. Hindquarters strong with good angulation, moved out well. Light eye spoiled her expression.

Junior Bitch (6,2)

1. Goddard’s KIANSPUCHI AUDREY HEPBURN

13 months brindle who oozes quality. Has a balanced outline, feminine head with round eye and kind expression. Correct ear set, muzzle well padded, has wide nostrils. Well angulated shoulders and hindquarters. Her broad hind quarters balance her well - developed front. Moved freely and soundly and maintained her lovely outline. Her qualities should see her taking top awards as she matures.

2. Morison’s XANDENE CARAMEL FUDGE

14 months fawn, correctly proportioned head with good pigment. Has a good reach of neck, with good angulation front and rear. Slight rise over her loin, moved with a free action. Another full of type and quality.

3. Stidwell’s BEAUFROGZ THAT’S MY GIRL

Yearling Bitch (3,1)

1. Cole’s MEMBULLY BEDAZZLED WITH MYNTIE JW

Fawn nearly 2 years. Pretty headed girl with excellent pigment and ear set. Nice reach of neck with well - defined wither. Shoulders well angulated and hindquarters well - muscled. Front action untidy today.

2. Symond’s MORRIOGHAIN MARGOMOLE

15 months brindle, feminine head with excellent wide nostrils. Cobby in body with strong hindquarters. Moved soundly with an easy action.

Special Beginners Bitch (5, 2)

1. Symond’s MORRIOGHAIN MARGOMOLE – 2nd previous class

2. Barrett’s FRENCHPRIDE’S DAY DREAMING

2 years brindle with a nicely balanced outline, correct head proportions, liked her strong muzzle. Broad in rib and hind quarters, moved freely and soundly. Light eye spoiled her expression.

Novice Bitch (6,4)

1. Goddard’s KIANSPUCHI HEDY LAMARR

Litter sister to winner of Junior bitch. Another quality brindle girl, only 13 months. Has a feminine head and expression. Correct ear set, good reach of neck, well developed in front. Well balanced with strong hindquarters and correct tail set. Moved out freely with style maintaining her shape. Another lovely prospect for top honours.

2. Hunt’s XANDENE KNEW YOU WERE WAITIN FOR BALISTIX

2 years old with a correctly proportioned head and feminine expression. Broad in rib, short in body which affected her movement.

Graduate Bitch (4,1)

1. Taylor’s CHAREVE WEST END GIRL

2 years old Brindle, has a feminine head with kind expression and correct ear set. Broad and deep in rib. Good in front with a nicely defined wither and lay of shoulder. Moved freely and showed well.

2. Kay’s BESTFRENCHIE BECKY

Brindle, nearly 3 years. Has a strong head with correct ear set and well - padded muzzle. Broad in rib and strong over loin. Preferred the movement of 1.

3. Jordan’s ROWANPAWS LOVE ME LIKE YOU DO

Post Graduate Bitch (1)

1. Smith & Watts RISCHALE ESMERALDA

21 months brindle full of breed quality and type. Feminine head with correct proportions, complimented by correct ear set. Well angulated shoulders, deep in chest and strong loin. Well - muscled quarters. Looked smart on the move and covered the ground with her free action. Another one looking to take top honours as she matures.

Mid Limit Bitch (6,1)

1. Krall’s KHANIN SHINE ON JAFRAK

2 years old brindle full of quality. Feminine with a beautiful round, dark eye and expression. Correct head proportions with wide nostrils. Well developed in front, complimented by strong hindquarters. Good reach of neck and slight rise in topline, correct tail set. In lovely coat. Standing she is well balanced; moving her action was effortless and covered the ground well maintaining that balanced outline. Delighted to award her the Reserve Bitch CC, another one heading for the top.

2. Membury’s MEMBULLY MAYBE MY TIME

3 years old Brindle, has a broad skull with correct muzzle proportions and ear set. Lovely dark eye and expression, well - padded muzzle. Well angulated in front, broad in rib. Strong, well- muscled quarters. Slightly short in body, but moves freely and soundly.

3. Bryant’s ARCHNESS THE VIVACIOUS

Limit Bitch (7, 2)

1. Gough’s KATAKIA VALERIE’S BEAUTY

3 years old Brindle, Broad in skull with round eye with kind expression. Muzzle broad and well padded. Correct ear set squares her head. Well - developed front, broad in rib. Rear quarters well - muscled and angulated. Moved out freely.

2. Brook’s SERENANT IRON BUTTERFLY

Brindle, nearly 3 years. Lovely head with correct ear set and soft, kind expression. Well - developed front, broad in rib. Strong over the loin and moved with a ground covering action.

3. Roach’s ROALICE MEGA MOUSE.

Open Bitch (7,1)

1. Membury’s CH BULLHAWK EGG’S CITING AT MEMBULLY

Brindle age 3 years, fully mature and in excellent condition. I think this girl is an outstanding example of the breed, nothing is exaggerated. She has the best of heads, round eye, wide nostrils, well defined cheeks, and muzzle. Broad underjaw, perfect ear placement, all contribute to her beautiful, square head. Well developed in front; well laid shoulder and length of neck. Strong bone, deep and broad in chest, cobby and muscular body, strong over loin with a gentle rise which rounds off the croup with correct low tail set. Broad, well - muscled and angulated quarters enable her to move freely and effortlessly around the ring. She stands there with an air of superiority with her gleaming coat, she knows exactly how good she is. Pleased to award her Bitch CC and BEST IN SHOW.

2. French’s CH BINCOMBE FARM SERPENSORTIA JW

2 years old brindle pied full of quality and breed type. Lovely well - proportioned head, correct ear placement. Balanced in outline, well developed in front complimented by strong, well - muscled quarters. Correct tail set. In the best of coats, would definitely win best turned out today. Moved freely with a positive ground covering action, maintaining her balance. No disgrace standing 2nd to the winner today.

3. Timm’s IR CH OLIJAH FULLY LOADED JW

Veteran Bitch (2,0)

Angela McInnes

Judge