Driffield Championship Dog Show

Driffield Championship show Sunday 24th August 2025 – Held at Wetherby Racecourse.

This year, the show was blessed with good weather ranging from hot sunshine to a little drizzle and light wind. A new layout with in and out rings, and much-appreciated benching, it all worked very well. Congratulations to the show and the committee who worked so hard before and after.

Driffield 49th Show

TIBETAN SPANIEL

Judge: Mrs Janet Kay

BEST OF BREED : MORTON, Mrs L M Linsdown Gibran

Dog CC : MORTON, Mrs L M Linsdown Gibran

Res Dog CC : HORTON, Mrs Lesley & HORTON, Mr Nigel Oldcharm Love To Love Of Dixpat

Bitch CC : MORTON, Mrs L M Lindsown Jodha

Res Bitch CC : THOMSON, Miss Sheila R M & PRENTICE, Mr Ian Tamrae Parti With The Stars JW

Best Puppy : LEMON, Mr R Parloueve Love Explosion At Oldcharm

Best Veteran : THOMSON, Ms E J Tibbiestars Moulin Rouge

SBD (1 Entries) Abs: 1

1154 VD (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: THOMPSON, Miss Olivia Susu Prince Charming ShCEx – A nicely proportioned head with oval dark eyes and slightly undershot mouth, could do with a little more chin. His chest is nicely filled and has depth to his ribs. He has good hare feet and a lovely coat condition. His topline was firm with a well-set tail held over his back, resting on his hip. 2nd: HAMILTON, Mr Ian & HAMILTON, Mrs Gale Ch Torfness Prince Harry Of Galetibbian – Slightly older boy, again in lovely show condition. Masculine head with dark eyes, short neck, his chest was well filled, and sufficient depth to his ribs. His tail was set high and well covered with coat, his hind legs had moderate angulation.

MPD (4 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: TAYLOR, Mr A J W & TAYLOR, Mrs H Oldcharm Addicted To Love At Maursett – This young boy is starting to come into himself with plenty of him. His head was well-balanced balance framed with medium-sized pendant ears covered in coat, ample fill to his chest, elbows held close to his ribs, long hare feet. Enough length to loin and moderate hind angulation, which gave him a positive free stride. 2nd: 13411 LYNCH, Miss S Oldcharm This Is Real Love – Litter brother to 1. Appealing head with a black mask, oval dark eye, slightly undershot as required, and strong, straight teeth. On the move today, he was a little close, which could mean a little road work to strengthen his hind legs. 3rd: JORDAN, Mr M & JORDAN, Mrs J Malia Anada

PD (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: LEMON, Mr R Parloueve Love Explosion At Oldcharm – An excitable puppy full of naughtiness. Once settled, he gave a strong outline slightly longer than tall. He had a masculine head, well-set ears with a nice lift to them. Good mouth, undershot teeth, short neck into well-laid shoulders. Moderate bone to legs with slight bow. Firm topline and matching hind angulation, his high-set tail curled neatly over his back and rested on his hip. BP

2nd: DUNCAN, Miss Layla Susu Appley Ever After JW – This young boy had a black muzzle with a well-defined stop, oval eyes that were dark and expressive. Moderately short neck as required into shoulders. His chest needed to fill out a little, his ribs had enough spring at this stage, flexible loin, and enough hind angulation with short hocks; his tail had a good plumb and well-feathered hind legs.

JD (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: COUGHTRIE, Mrs D & HENDRY, Mrs Caroline & PATERSON Jazpiper I Am Maximus JW – A decent balance to this young man, being slightly longer than tall with a look of independence. I liked his head with enough muzzle, correct bite, and oval eyes. His chest had suitably filled; ribs that reached back to a muscular loin. On the move in profile, he had reach and drive. 2nd: LYNCH, Miss S Oldcharm Love Generation – Slightly younger boy. Masculine head with a slight dome to skull, medium length to muzzle, strong, straight teeth. His neck was a good length into his shoulders, forelegs had moderate bone to lovely hare feet, complete with feathering. I would like to see him with a little more muscle in his hindquarters; that would improve his movement.

PGD (3 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: HORTON, Mrs Lesley & HORTON, Mr Nigel Oldcharm Love To Love Of Dixpat – A very striking boy just turned 2yrs. His black mask and oval-shaped dark eyes; he was fully concentrated on his handler, his ears were set beautifully with a lift to them and a slight dome to skull. His chest was full and ribs nicely sprung, they reached to his elbows and gave a clean underline to his short, muscular loin. He had moderate hind angulation with short hocks. To finish, his topline was firm and carried his tail curled over his back and rested neatly. His coat was in super condition, silky with good undercoat. In profile and fore and aft, he was sound with a free positive stride. RCC 2nd: TAYLOR, Mrs H & Mr D N Oldcharm Can You Love Me At Maursett –Masculine head with a nicely shaped eye, well-proportioned. He has a reasonable forechest, good angulation front and rear, well-sprung ribcage, his topline was firm, and his tail carried well. He needs some work on the move. 3rd: CHRISTIE, Mrs D & Miss L Balgay Golden Buzzer (a.i)

Class 1159 LD (7 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: MORTON, Mrs L M Linsdown Gibran – 2yr full of quality and masculinity. He had a slight dome to his head with ears of medium size held pendant to his face, good mouth, and dentition slightly undershot. Enough length of neck into nicely laid shoulders, moderate bone to well-shaped hare feet. His chest had ample fill and justly ribbed back. He was full of muscular condition and moved cleanly with a quick, positive stride. CC BoB 2nd: THOMSON, Ms E J Tibbiestars Time Lord – 3yr red. Well-balanced head and with independent expression. completely focused on his handler. Being red, he had less coat, where you could see the length of his neck, which neatly fitted into his shoulders. His chest had ample width and close-fitting elbows, his underline was clean with a slight rise, and his topline was firm and level. I preferred the showmanship of 1 today. 3rd: OSBORNE, Mr Philip & OSBORNE, Mrs Hayley Parloueve Like Prayer At Impycelyn

Class 1160 OD (3 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: COLAÇO, Ms Lisa & BROWN, Mr Nicolas Ch Saxtead Norbu – This young man won this class on his movement today. Clean eyes, dark and intelligent, well-set ears, triangular and pendant with some feathering finer in bone, although well-constructed, typical hare feet, and high-set tail curled over back and down to hip covered in hair on the move, his topline was firm. 2nd: COUGHTRIE, Mrs D Jazpiper Starlight Express – 5yr he had the better mouth and slightly domed skull, clean eyes and black pigmentation. His coat was full of a good mane and well-plumed tail. He was not quite as positive on the move. 3rd: CHRISTIE, Mrs D & Miss L Betranna Athos

Class 1161 SBB NO ENTRIES

Class 1162 VB (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: THOMSON, Ms E J Tibbiestars Moulin Rouge – at 9.5yrs I was impressed with her show condition. A red girl who was willing to please her handler, well balanced throughout, with her head that held an aloof expression from dark oval-shaped eyes, excellent pigmentation. Short neck into well-laid shoulders and moderate bone to legs. Her topline was firm and level with ample spring to her rib’s short loin, and well-developed hind legs and short hocks. She held her tail curled nicely over her back, richly plumed. On the move, she was clean and straight. Pleased to award her Best Veteran in breed. She went on to achieve a 4th in the veteran group.

Class 1163 MPB NO ENTRIES

Class 1164 PB (2 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 13409 LEMON, Mr R Oldcharm My Kinda Love - This 8-month-old I found was very mature in her outlook. She had lost most of her puppy coat and had a good adult coat, with a little more time to finish off. Her outline was well balanced, being slightly longer than tall, with sufficient bone to her legs, although I’d like a little more hair on her feet. She had plenty of ruff and well-plumed tail, her elbows tucked neatly under her, and her ribs had sufficient spring at this age. I’m sure she’ll do well as she matures. She was lively and alert as she moved quickly and straight.

Class 1165 JB (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: BAILEY, Mrs J Parloueve Love Me – A slightly built, feminine girl, only just out of puppy. She had a lovely balance to her. Her head was small with a slight dome medium medium-sized ears held pendant-like, clean oval eyes, and a short neck level topline. She has plenty of time to develop.

Class 1166 PGB (2 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: LEAK, Mr M & Mrs P Malia Mistletoe Memories Mit Madire – Ultra feminine girl who pleased me, full of adult coat from her well feathered ears, ample ruff, level topline to her high set tail, which had a good covering of hair. Her hind legs had well-feathered culottes. Her feet were of good hare shape, although I’d like a little more hair would be nice. One to watch.

Class 1167 LB (8 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: COOPER, Miss C & O'BRIEN, Miss Elizabeth Susu Parti Like A Rockstar – A well-proportioned girl with a lovely eye and defined chin, good lift to her ears. Her forechest is nicely filled and good angulations fore and aft, with a pleasant spring of ribs that are carried well back. She holds a level topline on the move. She won this class on her movement, very positive and sound. 2nd: THOMSON, Ms E J Tibbiestars Shady Lady – this 6yr belies her age. As a red not as full in coat, although she had sufficient feathering throughout, moderate bone, and neatly tucked in elbows, she had the better feet with plenty of hair to her toes. On the move, her hind legs were not quite as free. 3rd: THOMSON, Miss Sheila R M & PRENTICE, Mr Ian Crockerne Love To Talk With Tamrae

Class 1168 OB (7 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: MORTON, Mrs L M Lindsown Jodha – This young lady was in super show condition from her coat and furnishings to her muscle tone and condition. She had an attractive, feminine head with well-placed ears, sufficient lift, excellent mouth, and chin. Lovely forechest with depth to elbows, pleasing angulation both fore and aft. Firm topline and nicely sprung ribs, clean underline. She moved freely with a quick, positive stride on beautiful hare feet. CC

2nd: HOMSON, Miss Sheila R M & PRENTICE, Mr Ian Tamrae Parti With The Stars JW – Slightly smaller than class winner and very well balanced. Her silhouette gave an excellent outline, and very pretty, active, and alert. Her eyes were dark and bright; her mouth was slightly undershot with strong, straight teeth. Her neck was moderately short and fitted neatly into her shoulders. Correct, harefeet covered with hair, she carried her tail in a gay curl over her back. Pleased to award her RCC 3rd: BEVERIDGE, Mr Nick Gianni Its Posh Totty