Darlington Dog Show Society Ltd

Darlington Championship Show 12th September 2025

Toy Poodles

Puppy Dog(4) 1 McAuley Anorien Stole The Show For Bryron Young brothers who were quite different from a distance but also many similar qualities obviously. This young man although very small was absolutely my type. Short and cobby in body with good reach of neck, giving an overall balanced shape. Has a lovely head with good chin, tiny well shaped eyes. Good coat well presented. Moved well retaining his outline at all times while striding out with purpose. Thought he was delightful and will be interested to see how he progresses. BPIB

2 Young Anorien The Wiccan taller rangier brother but with similar head qualities to one. Both still very much babies, he also has plenty of coat. Not quite as settled and collected on the move, probably because a very busy Mum had dashed from the other ring. Two promising boys expect they are going to have a few battles in the future

Junior Dog (3) 1 Huyton Afterglow Hi Octane With Chebri Compact black with pleasing outline. Has lovely head with small dark eyes, good chin and plenty of working to give masculine yet refined expression. Good well presented black coat covered a sturdy body, in good condition. Moved steadily in tune with his handler.

2 Wheeler Verismo The Great Caruso white with good pigmentation, masculine head and expression. Firm sturdy body with good neck, moved steadily

3 Draper & Dimery Afterglow Alfonse

Post Graduate Dog (4) 1 Thompson Afterglow Show Us Yer Nuts Trandella handsome brown boy with masculine outlook, this exhibit has plenty to like about him. Small correctly coloured eyes, good chin. Well proportioned body, good depth of rib and well developed quarters were enhanced by his jacket of excellent colour which was expertly presented. Has good reach of neck, straight front and well angulated rear which he uses well to advantage on the move

2 Pretty Norwelston Tea Leaf still a puppy with plenty of enthusiasm. Pleasing head and masculine expression. Good front and rear angulation, neat feet. Body was in firm condition and covered by thick well presented jacket. Moved well with good reach and drive although in moving too quickly he lost his profile.

3 Huyton Afterglow Hi Octane With Chebri

Limit Dog (2) 1 Corish & Oldfield Tuttlebees Devil's Delimma beautifully presented exhibit he excels in overall make and shape. Good reach of neck and well proportioned body with well angulated rear, good depth of rib and well developed quarters were enhanced by his jacket which was expertly presented. He has a very handsome head with lovely expression coming from plenty of working in the foreface. Small dark eyes, good chin and plenty of head furnishings. Straight front and well angulated rear, he moved well in profile. Res CC

2 Bull Harris Starianna Midnight Rider at Pendream this boy looked well stacked, his outline being enhanced by a well tailored jacket. He has a very handsome head with lovely expression coming from plenty of working in the foreface. Straight from and well angulated rear, he moved well in profile. Very close decision

Open Dog (1) 1 White Ch Starianna Wreckit Ralph this ice white boy presents a stunning outline stacked short in body with good rear angulation and great reach of neck. Excels in head with pleasing expression from well placed eyes, good stop and nicely moulded foreface, all enhanced by well paced ears and abundance of furnishings. Plenty of crisp coat well presented. Good front and feet with plenty of leg length. Moved with precision both fore and aft while in profile his action enabled him to cover plenty of ground yet retaining his outline. Pleased to award him CC .

Puppy Bitch(2)1 J&M Smith &Teasel Afterglow Trifle Tipsy, lovely make and shape to this taller young lady. Pretty head with small dark eyes, good chin and working in the foreface to give feminine expression. Compact body with good reach of neck. In firm condition with straight front and angulated rear allowing her to move steadily around the ring, in tune with her handler. Quality coat well presented. Best Puppy Bitch.

2 Young Anorien Agatha All Along, What a little poppet sister to the two puppy dogs Delightful head and eye on this baby who was giving several months away to the winner. Good quality coat well presented covered a well made body. Nicely angulated rear used to advantage. Unfortunately not settled enough to show off her many virtues but should mature well.

Junior Bitch (2) 1Hale Afterglow Goodness Me Very deceiving size wise this is a pleasing feminine bitch with delightful head and expression from dark eyes and good pigment. There is plenty of moulding in the foreface, all framed by a wealth of head furnishings. Well constructed throughout, well-placed shoulders, good front and rear, neat feet. Her evenly coloured coat was profuse and well presented. Stylish on the move covering the ground well.

2 Wheeler Verismo Dame Kiri Not Callas smaller type with pretty head and expression. Presented good outline stacked. Firm conditioned body. Moved well in profile but rear action not so precise as winner

Post Graduate Bitch (4-1ab) 1 Tuttlebees Touch of Magic Dainty black with lovely head having dark well shaped eyes giving a delightful expression. A compact bitch presented a pleasing overall balanced picture. Well constructed throughout, well-placed shoulders, good front and rear, neat feet. A wealth of coat well presented. Stylish on the move covering the ground well.

2 Gilbert Clopton Diamond Jubilee at Portloe Pretty silver, nicely made honest bitch with compact body in good condition. Feminine in outlook. Presented a good shape stacked, coat well presented. Moved steadily.

3 Fletcher Marmalade Sky of Goldselenite

Limit Bitch(4) 1 Grant & Murphy Silvora Amorecano What a little cracker, small but perfectly formed. This young lay is pleasingly feminine with delightful head and expression from dark eyes, good stop and plenty of moulding in the foreface. Lovely to handle with good lay back shoulder, straight front good feet and well-angulated rear. She was shown in firm muscle tone. Her long reach of neck and compact body gave her a fabulous shape when stacked. Expert tailoring of her thick crisp jacket completed the picture. Her enthusiastic showmanship will be the envy of many, pushed hard in the challenge.

2 Oldfield Bejewelled at Langstrath black with lovely head having dark well shaped eyes giving a delightful expression. A compact bitch presented a pleasing overall balanced picture. Well constructed throughout, well-placed shoulders, good front and rear, neat feet. Plenty of coat well presented. Stylish on the move covering the ground well.

3 Givan Afterglow Seems Like Heaven With Sudeo

Open Bitch(5-1ab) What a class, four outstanding champions who on another day could be in a different order. Loved all of them but today had to make the final decision on movement and some faired better than others in the cool damp conditions.

1James & Isherwood Ch Afterglow Karaoke JW have watched this young lady from her early outings in Puppy classes and she certainly lived up to my expectations.

A stunning exhibit from any angle. Possesses a beautifully refined head with plenty of working to give a very feminine expression with just that twinkle of naughtiness. Lovely to handle with good lay back shoulder, straight front and well angulated rear. Her long reach of neck compact body gave her a fabulous shape when stacked. Expert tailoring of her thick crisp jacket completed the picture. Movement in profile was excellent with plenty of rear drive also precise fore and aft which clinched the class. Pleased to add the CC & BOB to her growing collection.

2 Sheppard Mikasa Magicstar Small Talk JW a very pretty young lady who presented strong competition. A pleasing feminine bitch with lovely expression. Excellent coat was expertly prepared and covered a well proportioned and sturdy body, good feet and excellent tailset. Presented lovely picture stacked and was able to retain this profile on the move with plenty of reach and drive and was also precise both fore and aft. Res CC

3 Isherwood, Alexander & McGinn Can Ch Afterglow Lil Black Dress (Re Imp)

Diane Smith (Judge)