Northern & Midland Bichon Frise Club

Show: The Northern And Midland Bichon Frise Club 19th October 2025

Judge: Ann Ingram

 I had very enjoyable afternoon at the Bichon Show, many thanks to my stewards for their efficiency and the society for inviting me. It was a great venue with wonderful catering provided by the committee, full lunches were available for all which is a really big bonus! The atmosphere and sportsmanship around the ring made it such an enjoyable day.Thank you!

Minor Puppy Dog (. 1)( )

1.Beaters’ Yngles Jaro van de Dyksteinhoeve of Starforth (imp. Bel.)

A nice one to start with! This young man was in immaculate white coat of good texture with very nice outline. Excellent head with dark expressive eyes framed with lovely dark halos, good bite. Good body proportion, nicely arched neck running into well laid shoulders, good topline and strong hindquarters. Very positive on the move with lovely attitude and correct tail carriage, just lost out a little in maturity in Best puppy competition.

Puppy Dog ( 1)( )

1.mault’s limartine Stand and Stare BEST PUPPY 

Mischievous young male in good coat. Appealing head with correct length of muzzle dark expressive eyes.Nicely arched neck, straight front, good length of leg to body proportion, well set tail, moves well with lovely light step and and high head carriage. Yes he can be naughty but he just oozes character!

Limit Dog (3 )( 2)

1.Stokes and Parkinson’s Anneymar Jamaican Jive

Well balanced male of nice size . Well balanced head with dark round eyes, nicely arched neck, good body proportions and rib cage. Tail set could be a little higher and have a touch more rear angulation to give the perfect picture. Carries himself well on the move with high head carriage and great attitude. 

Open Dog ( 1)( )

1.Johnstone’s Lovjen Angel of Fire Avec Melpink

Very taking dog of nice size and shown in immaculate coat and condition. Very nice head with dark round eyes enhanced by the desired dark halos. Well laid shoulders, nicely arched neck, good body proportions but could perhaps have a touch more length of foreleg . Well set on tail, moved soundly with nice carriage. 

Veteran Dog ( 5 )(2 )

1. Aspinall’s Sherrosa Future Hopes 

Impressive male in excellent coat and lovely outline. Very nice head with good pigmentation and dark round eyes. Well arched neck of good length, good body and topline, well set tail which he carries well on the move, can be a bit untidy in front movement but is very positive on the move and goes with great style.

2. Marsden’s Winharleigh Magic of Music

Maybe not in immaculate coat with a bit of staining around his eyes but overall he is a very good type and shape. Very nice head and long arched neck, good body and tail set, good be better in front movement and maybe have a little better carriage but overall his outline was good.

3. Wilson’s Alizo Everyone is Mad Here

Champion Dog (6)(3 )

1. Smith and Coad’s Ch. Pamplona Rumour Has It C.C. and Reserve Best In Show.

Very close between 1 and 2. Winner scored on his more positive movement and better carriage. Impressive male presented in immaculate coat and condition. Well balanced head with dark well shaped eyes, lovely crested neck running into well laid shoulders. well balanced body, with eyecatching outline and correct tail set curving gracefully over his back. He has great ring presence and moves with head held high keeping his excellent outline.

2. Bromilow’s Ch. Wolimorb Top Gun JW RES. C.C.

This chap really took my eye on the stack with his correct size, lovey white coat and overall balance. Excellent head with correct length of muzzle, good mouth and dark well shaped eyes complete with lovely dark halos. Arched neck of good length, good body proportions and length of leg, well set on tail and good hindquarters. He looked a little tired on the move and didn’t quite have the style of winner but a quality dog.

3. Pike and Carter’s Ch. Cartikes Midnight Madness

Minor Puppy Bitch ( 1)( )

1. Aspinall’s Lanipsa Starburst

Delightful 6 months old so full of character, she certainly brought a smile to my face.. Very feminine head with dark round eyes full of expression. Good mouth , well arched neck, still needs time to come up on her front legs a bit more to improve her overall balance. Good body proportions, ribcage and tail set, moved with great enthusiasm . Lovely to see owner and dog having so much fun.

Junior Bitch (3 )( )

1. Carr’s Petit Ami’s Counting On A Miracle Bowiechons (Imp. Nor.)

A quality class. Well presented in good condition, very nice head with dark expressive eyes set off with good pigmentation. Nicely arched neck running into well laid shoulders, good body, could be a touch shorter in loin, well set on tail which she curves gracefully over her back, very positive on the move. Scored in overall balance and movement today.

2. Smith and Coad’s Pamplona Cyndi Lauper

Such an eye catcher who oozes personality and is presented in immaculate white coat. delightful head with dark expressive eyes set off with well pigmented halos. Long arched neck, well laid shoulders, good body and topline, tail could be curved a little better over her back and have a little more lift to give the desired finished picture. A little enthusiastic on the move today but I think she is one with great potential when she matures.

3. Johnstone’s Quissmar Power Lightning Avec Melpink 

Novice Bitch. (.1 )(. )

1. Mincone’s Deizi Leader of the Pack

Feminine bitch of nice size and balance. Well balanced head with dark expressive eyes and good mouth, would prefer less staining under the eyes but I know it’s not easy. A little wide in front, and could have more reach of neck, good body, topline and tail set, moved steadily with nice attitude.

Post Graduate Bitch (4 )(0 )

1. Pike and Carter’s Wattlemaede Mazikeen at Cartike

Well presented feminine bitch of nice size . Well balanced head with dark eyes set off by well pigmented halos. Well arched neck running into well laid shoulders, could have little more height of foreleg to give complete balance. Good ribcage, correct topline and tail set, could be stronger in rear movement but carries her self well, keeping a stylish outline.

2. Stokes’s Anneymar Jamaican Me Blush

Very nice balanced outline but not quite as feminine of winner. Good head with dark round eyes and good pigmentation. Well arched neck of good length running into well laid shoulders, good topline and tail set, keeps a good outline on the move.

3. Wisniewska’s Amelia’s Angel Adele (Imp. Pol.)

Limit Bitch ( 4)(1 )

1. Marquiss’s Pinefield Dressed For Success (AI). at Quissmar (Imp. Aus.) BITCH C.C. AND B.I.S.

Delightful bundle of attitude , she definitely loves herself! Well presented in immaculate white coat of good texture and good condition. Correct size, she is so feminine and just exudes quality in a small package. Lovely head with dark round eyes enhanced with well pigmented halos. Good reach of neck running into running into well laid shoulders, great height to length proportions, great body and topline, correct tail set which she carries well on the move. Although shown by a different handler in the challenge she was undeterred and put her very best foot forward, making the absolute best of herself. In the best in show challenge it was a tight decision with the male, but I just loved her pigmentation and expression so the final nod went to her. 

2. Anderson’s Brokengate’s Mam’selle

Such a well balanced bitch of correct proportions but just would prefer her to be a little more feminine. Excellent head with dark halos and well shaped eyes. Well arched neck, good ribcage and topline, well carried tail , very nice outline and carriage on the move. 

3. Wilson’s Brokengate’s Rebel Heart at Kantosky 

Breeders Bitch ( 1)( )

1. Pike and Carter’s Cartikes After Midnight JW

Well balanced bitch of nice size and good coat. Well balanced head with dark well shaped eyes , arched neck, could have a little more length of foreleg to give overall balance. Good ribcage, correct topline and tail set, could be better in rear action but moved happily.

Open Bitch ( 3)( 2)

1.Venables’ Ch. Beausox Miss O Hara

Well presented in crisp white coat complimented by lovely dark pigmentation. Very nice head and expression, well arched neck running into well laid shoulders, good body and topline, could have just a touch more rear angulation to complete the picture. Great outline on the move with head held high and well carried tail. 

Veteran Bitch ( 2 )( )

1. Parkinson’s Jaimens Petrichor BEST VETERAN

2 really quality females of nice size and good coat. The winner oozed attitude and was not one you could overlook! Delightful head with dark round eyes set off with dark halos. Arched neck of good length, great body proportions, good ribcage, topline and tail set.

So very stylish on the move, head held high keeping her lovely outline. A very strong contender in the challenge. I was surprised that she wasn’t already a champion, she surely deserves to be! Fingers crossed that elusive 3rd CC will not be too far away. 

2. Gallagher’s Rusmar Dezigner Kisses with Junanger

Another really nice type in good coat and condition. Very nice head and expression. Arched neck running into well laid shoulders. Good body and topline, correct tail set , moved well but not quite the carriage of winner.

Champion Bitch ( 2)(. )

1. Marquiss’ Ch. Quissmar Chasing Lightning RES.C.C.

Very close between these 2 but in the end I just slightly preferred the overall movement and carriage of winner. Well presented in good coat and condition, correct size, lovely head and dark expressive eyes with excellent pigmentation. Well arched neck running into well laid shoulders, good body proportions and tail set. Moved freely with lovely head carriage and attitude .

2. Coad’s Pamplona Nina Simone 

Another top quality bitch with well balanced head, dark well shaped eyes, excellent pigmentation and good mouth. Very good length of leg to body ratio, can be a little loose in front movement when she doesn’t settle, good ribcage, topline and well set tail, very stylish on the move keeping her lovely outline.