Belfast Dog Show Society

Belfast Dog Show Society – Pug

Sunday, 28th September 2025 – Eikon Exhibition Centre, Lisburn, Northern Ireland

Judge: Clodagh Fallon

It was a great honour to be invited by the Belfast Dog Show Society to award Challenge

Certificates for the first time in Pugs. My sincere thanks to the committee for their kind

invitation and warm hospitality, and to the exhibitors who supported the entry, many of

whom travelled long distances to Northern Ireland. I was delighted with the overall quality,

type and movement were pleasing throughout.

Puppy Dog

1st – 1443 Conquell Curley Spencer at Reyakosa

10-month-old dog, compact, cobby, and well balanced. Head in proportion to body with

well-defined, moderate wrinkle and dark, expressive eyes. Muzzle of good square shape,

with a slight undershot bite. Correct button ears. Short, cobby body with a level topline,

good spring of rib, and smooth, glossy coat. Moves soundly with a pleasant, charming

temperament. Handled well.

Limit Dog

1st – 1437 Anzhela Scent Jude JW

13-month-old dog. An excellent example of the breed - compact, square, and cobby,

presenting a typical outline. Large, round head with excellent wrinkle pattern, neither

excessive nor lacking. Eyes dark, full, and expressive. Compact body with level topline

maintained on the move. Strong, arched neck fitting cleanly into the shoulders. Square in

profile with balanced proportions. Tail tightly curled. Coat short, fine, and glossy, colour

clear and well-defined with distinct mask. Covers the ground freely with good reach and

drive.

Dog CC & Best of Breed.

2nd – 1450 Afterglow Wild West Hero at Sunlea JW

14-month-old dog of pleasing overall type and balance. Eyes dark, full, and lustrous with a

soft and intelligent expression. Wrinkles neat and well defined without exaggeration.

Excellent pigmentation with clear mask. Shoulders well laid back; chest broad and deep;

topline level and firm, both standing and moving. Tail tightly curled. Sound, balanced

movement. Coat excellent in texture - close and fine.

3rd – 1440 Macmoore Movin On

Open Dog

1st – 1442 Ch Eivisah Sonnwntanz JW

Three-year-old dog, compact, square, and cobby, presenting a typical outline. Well within

the standard for size and substance. Head of correct proportions giving a typical Pug

expression. Eyes dark and lustrous with excellent pigmentation and clear mask. Ears of

correct size and set, fine and velvety to the touch. Neck slightly arched, giving an

impression of strength. Maintains a level topline on the move. Sound, balanced movement

with no looseness. Coat short, smooth, and glossy, even fawn colouring. Handled to

perfection.

Reserve Dog CC.

2nd – 1431 Eastonite Nigel is Naughty

22-month-old dog carrying himself proudly with true Pug attitude. Large, round head with

good width between the eyes. Eyes dark and full with a soft expression. Ribs well sprung;

chest broad and deep. Tail tightly curled. Moves true coming and going. Clear and even

fawn colouring with well-defined mask; pigmentation strong and even. Slightly longer in

body than ideal but well balanced overall. A sound, well-constructed example of the breed.

3rd – 1449 Nicobri’s Lord of the Rings JW ShCEx OSW

Special Beginners Dog

1st – 1443 Conquell Curley Spencer at Reyakosa

Best Special Beginner in Breed.

Puppy Bitch

1st – 1447 Mopszawawaw’s Wild Love with Potbelli

6-month-old bitch, balanced throughout with no exaggeration. Correct head proportions

giving a typical Pug expression. Good wide underjaw, chin well developed, wrinkles neat

and well defined. Excellent pigmentation. Neck slightly arched with well-laid shoulders.

Body short, square, and compact with level topline. Moves freely with good reach and drive,

maintaining her outline. Coat close, fine, and glossy.

Best Puppy in Breed.

Junior Bitch

1st – 1433 Rhodenash Kandoo Khaos with Calaquendi

14-month-old bitch, delightful young lady showing plenty of promise. Lovely overall shape -

square, compact, and balanced for age. Attractive head with correct proportions, good eye

and ear placement, and pleasing expression. Developing good depth of chest and a strong

topline. Moves confidently for one so young, covering the ground well and holding her

outline. Well handled and enjoying her time in the ring. Should mature into a very nice

example of the breed.

Bitch CC & Best Opposite Sex.

Limit Bitch

1st – 1439 Macmoore Bobbies Girl

Two-year-old bitch, compact and cobby, full of quality and breed character. Pleasing head

with large, dark, expressive eyes and good width between. Correct ear placement and well-

defined wrinkle pattern. Short, square muzzle with firm chin and wide-open nostrils. Strong

neck leading to a level topline and well-sprung ribs. Moves with typical Pug roll, straight and

true both fore and aft, maintaining her shape throughout. Coat short, fine, and glossy with

clear fawn colouring and good pigmentation. Shown in fit, muscular condition and handled

to advantage.

Reserve Bitch CC.

2nd – 1445 Afterglow Dreamsicle with Potbelli

Two-year-old feminine bitch of good size and proportions. Lovely soft expression with

correct cushioning and dark eyes. Nicely arched neck and well-placed shoulders. Firm

topline and well-curled tail. Moved soundly with good drive behind. Coat in excellent

condition and beautifully presented. A quality girl with much to like.

Open Bitch

1st – 1441 Ch Afterglow Esther La Vista at Megipugi JW

Three-year-old bitch, compact, square, and cobby, presenting a typical outline. Eyes dark,

full, and lustrous with a soft and intelligent expression. Muzzle short, square, and well

under the eyes. Wrinkles neat and well defined without exaggeration. Body short and

square, compact and well knit. Moves freely with good reach and drive, maintaining her

outline. Clear and even fawn colouring with well-defined mask. Coat excellent in texture —

close and fine. Enjoys the ring and shows off her qualities.

2nd – 1436 Ch Anzhela Lady Laurella

Four-year-old bitch of pleasing overall type and balance. Well within the standard for size

and substance. Correct proportions giving a typical Pug expression. Excellent pigmentation

with clear mask. Neck slightly arched; chest broad and deep. Topline level and firm, both

standing and moving. Sound, balanced movement. Coat short, smooth, and glossy with

excellent texture. Would prefer a little more width of underjaw. Shown in excellent

condition.

3rd – 1446 Bilohka Dawn Patrol with Potbelli

Veteran Bitch

1st – 1441 Ch Rhodenash Stella Dreams of Eivisah JW

Seven-year-old bitch presented in excellent condition. Full of breed character and charm,

balanced throughout with no exaggeration. Head of correct proportions; eyes dark, full,

and lustrous; ears of correct size and set. Excellent pigmentation. Neck slightly arched,

topline level and firm, both standing and moving. Moves with confidence, covering the

ground freely. Coat short, smooth, and glossy with even fawn colouring. Handled to

perfection, in harmony with her handler.

Best Veteran in Breed.

Delighted to see her go on to win Toy Veteran Group 1st.

2nd – 1435 Ch Anzhela Heaven Scent

Seven-year-old bitch presented in lovely condition. Compact, square, and cobby. Large,

round head with lovely dark eyes, well-developed chin, short, square muzzle. Wrinkles neat

and defined, ears of correct size and set well. Topline level and firm both standing and

moving. Moves true coming and going. Coat excellent in texture — close and fine. Would

prefer neck slightly more arched, but overall a lovely example of the breed.

Judge’s Closing Remarks

I thoroughly enjoyed my day with the Pugs at Belfast. The entry was full of type and quality, and

temperaments were delightful. Heads were generally strong, expressions typical, and overall

construction sound. Thank you to all who exhibited under me for your kindness and the sporting

atmosphere around the ring - it made my first set of CCs in the breed a truly memorable

occasion.