Blackpool & District Canine Society

Blackpool and District Canine Society

Sunday 22nd June 2025

Judge-Ian Sexton

I would like to thank the committee of Blackpool for inviting me to judge at this very successful show, I had good entries in the breeds I was judging and two of my Best of Breeds where well placed in their respective groups The Newfoundland being first in the working group and the Norwich Terrier placing second in the Terrier Group. I wish I had got the name of my steward because after many years of showing, judging and stewarding myself, I have no hesitation in saying that she is the best steward I have ever come across and she saved my life on the day!

Briards

PD(2)

1. Mrs C Fosters Fostebrie Black Thunder.

A 10 month black showing excellent breed type, being substantial throughout, strong in head and muzzle, dark eyes, correct bite, neck well set on, well angulated in his front and rear quarters, deep chest and ribs carried well back, he moved with drive and purpose, a very promising young dog, and pleased to ward him, Best Puppy in Breed.

2. Mrs & Mrs T Westcott-Smith & Smith’s Urban legend Dilorini At Rozimba (IMP POL).

A 6 month old fawn, lively and full of quality, I am sure he will go on and develop into a formidable dog, not as mature as the first placed puppy but I am sure he has a very bright future ahead. Lovely head and a strong muzzle, correct bite, long strong neck, well laid shoulders and a deep chest. Level back and nicely angulated rear quarters, he moved with a powerful stride and was sound and true.

PGD(2)

1st. Miss K D kass’s Fosterbrie I am Mika At Kimarlaz.

A 20 month old fawn showing plenty of scope for development, he has a masculine head and muzzle, ears correct, strong neck, well laid shoulders, deep chest and the correct spring of rib, ribcage carried well back, strong loin, and a level back. Strong rear quarters, nicely bent stifles, his movement was sound and true showing drive in profile, one to watch for the future, pleased to award him the RCC.

2nd. Mrs E Ledsham’s Zweet Chilli Song Moravia Campanella At Stormymoon (IMP CZE).

A 3 year old and mature fawn, I would like to see more length of neck which would improve his overall balance. Masculine head and muzzle, correct bite, well laid shoulders, deep chest, level topline, strong rear quarters, well bent stifles and he moved with drive and purpose.

OD(1)

1st. Mrs N Rual Keogh’s CH Gilcoru Wolfblass D’brie.

A 6 year old fawn, showing the correct balance and proportion, strong masculine head and muzzle, dark eyes and the correct bite. Powerful neck, well laid shoulders, deep brisket and the correct spring of rib, ribcage carried well back and a strong loin, level back, correct slope to his croup and nicely angulated rear quarters. The correct angulation coupled with the correct proportions allows him to move in way that would allow him to do the job he was bred for. His movement was powerful and efficient, very pleased to award him the CC and BOB today but disappointed that he did not stay for the group.

VD(2)

1st. Mrs E Ledsham’s CH Stormymoon Untamed Irish.

A 7 year old black and well named today being shown in the stormy conditions! A dog with obvious qualities, being balanced throughout with the correct angulations front and rear, masculine head proportions, strong muzzle, neck of the correct length, strong level back, deep chest and the correct spring of rib, he moved with drive in profile, very pleased to award him Best Veteran in Breed today, and third in the Pastoral Veteran Group.

2nd. Rual-Keogh, Wescott-Smith’s CH/IR/BE/INT/NL/Lux CH Gilcoru sauvignon D’Brie At Rozimba BE/NL JCH BJW18 AJW18 CENW.

A 7 year old fawn, I preferred the overall size, balance and masculinity of the first placed dog, he has a head and muzzle of the correct proportions, dark eyes and the correct bite. Strong neck, well laid shoulders, level back, deep chest and a well sprung ribcage. Nicely bent stifles and he moved with drive and purpose.

PB(2)

1st. Mr D Thompson’s Fostebrie Just Finesse..

A 10 month old fawn, she was very naughty today and difficult to assess but her qualities were obvious being substantial throughout but still feminine, head and muzzle of the correct proportions, strong neck, well laid shoulders, level back and a deep chest, well bent stifles, coat of the correct texture and although naughty on the move she is sound and true.

2nd. Miss S I & Mrs S A Kellett & Burrows Fosterbrie Just Klassique Of Kellbry.

A 10 month old fawn, and litter sister to the first placed puppy, head and muzzle correct with the correct bite, dark eyes, I would have preferred more layback of shoulder, deep chest, ribs well sprung, level back, well angulated rear quarters and she moved soundly with drive.

JB(2)

1st. Ms J Ryan’s Fostebrie Pure Binoche For Badgerhurst.

A 16 month old fawn and showing a well balanced outline, head and muzzle strong, ears well set and dark eyes, correct bite. Strong neck well laid back shoulders and a deep chest, correct spring of rib. Level topline, coat in good condition, rear quarters well angulated and she moved with drive and purpose, pleased to award her best Junior today.

2nd. M & R C Bithell’s Gilcoru No Rules D’Brie At Bourntwyn.

A 13 month old black bitch, I preferred the overall substance of the first placed bitch, she has a feminine but strong head and muzzle, dark eyes and the correct bite, neck well set on, well laid shoulders, deep chest and ribs carried well back, level back and strong rear quarters with well bent stifles. She moved soundly showing reach and drive in profile.

PG(3)3

1st. Mrs C Foster’s Fosterbrie Hope’s Sensation JW.

A 20 month old black, my rough notes in the ring said’ a lovely little package’ and that is the impression I got, she is feminine throughout and showing a balanced outline, head and muzzle of the correct proportions, strong neck, level back, deep chest and a well sprung ribcage. Nicely angulated rear quarters, correct coat texture and moved steadily with drive.

2nd. Ms J Ryan’s Fostebrie Pure Binoche For Badgerhurst.

LB(2)

1st. Mrs N Rual Keogh’s Gilcoru Interlude D’Brie.

A 3 year old black, she is substantial and well-made throughout, head and muzzle strong and feminine, dark eyes and the correct bite, strong neck, well laid shoulders and deep chest, level back, strong rear quarters and she moved with drive and purpose.

2nd. Miss J Ryan’s Tant Mystique De La Chaume Du Bois Dieu to Badgerhurst (IMP FRA).

A 2 year old black with a balanced outline head and muzzle of the correct proportions, deep chest, level back and well angulated front and rear quarters, it was a shame that she was a little lame when going around.

OB(4)3

1st. Ms L Ledsham’s Touslefell I have a Dream.

A 5 year old black, showing a balanced and typical outline, strong head and muzzle but still with a feminine expression. Strong neck, well laid shoulders, level back, deep chest, coat in good condition, well angulated rear quarters, she is substantial throughout and moved with reach and drive in profile, very pleased to award the CC today.

2nd. Mrs & Mrs T Westcott-Smith & Smith’s Lux CH Vivienne De L’arene Noire At Rozimba (IMP BEL) Bel Jnr CH/BW J23/WWJ23.

An almost 3 year old black, feminine and substantial throughout, I preferred the head proportions of the first placed bitch, dark eyes and the correct bite. Neck strong and well laid shoulders, deep chest and well ribbed back, strong rear quarters and well bent stifles, she moved powerfully around the ring being sound and true, pleased to award her the RBCC.

3rd. Miss S I & Mrs S A Kellett & Burrows Fosterbrie Exotique Noir of Kellbry JW Shcm.

VB(1)

1st. Ms L Ledsham’s CH Touslefell Hopes and Dreams.

A 12 ½ year old fawn in excellent coat and condition she belies her age with a lively disposition, substantial throughout, well angulated front and rear quarters and she moved powerfully around the ring I was very pleased to award her Best Veteran Bitch

Judge-Ian Sexton