Birmingham Dog Show Society Ltd

National Dog Show

8th – 11th May 2025

Special Beginners Groups

Terrier Special Beginner Group

1: DAWSON, Miss A & SPEAKE, Miss Anne Morley's Miss Zeva - BORDER TERRIER, put on a very polished performance and was in excellent jacket. Good for size and spans easily. As a delightful expression and moved out holding her topline.

2: KOPYCKA-WRIGHT, Miss Charlotte Newvoldemort Maximumforce For Leolux - WEST HIGHLAND WHITE TERRIER, very well presented and gives a very typical outline. Held himself very well on the move and moved out soundly and smartly.

3: KENWRIGHT, Mr Jacob Lemajac Billy The Kid - FOX TERRIER (SMOOTH), looked the part and performed very well for his young handler. Decent for type with good head and punishing jaw. Balanced in outline and good for size.

4: JENNINGS, Ms Lynda Elitebull Valentine - STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER, super for head and expression and had muscle on muscle. Decent size, good topline and tail set. Moved out on the right track.

Hound Special Beginner Group

1: MURPHY, Mrs Vannessa & MURPHY, Mr Mark Bayard Seal Of Approval At Rhosyndu JW – BEAGLE, judged him earlier in the year and he has really come on. He has a very pleasing head and soft expression. Strong topline and well carried stern. He looks good in profile and used himself to advantage.

2: WILSON, Mrs Nakita O’hare Clentry Mary Poppins At Atikan - DACHSHUND (MINIATURE SMOOTH-HAIRED), an absolute sweetie. Correct size, balanced in outline and correct topline and underline. Decent front that she used on the move.

3: THOMAS-BASSETT, Mrs Tina Fiadma's Stiggens - RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK, upstanding and all male. Pleasing head proportions, balanced outline and moved keeping his outline.

4: PARTRIDGE, Mrs A Pettigans Viva La Vida By Riveroyal - DACHSHUND (LONG-HAIRED), even though she was rushed into the ring due to late judging, she was less out of puff than her handler. Decent for type and moved out smartly holing her topline. She has enough ground clearance and was in super coat well presented.

Gundog Special Beginner Group

1: KLAIBER, Mrs Nicola Hawkfield Scandalous – POINTER, who presented a very typical outline stacked. Decent head and expression, good neck into correct topline. Curvy in outline and good skin. Put her feet in the right place on the move and used her tail when in action.

2: BLABER, Mrs Laura & BLABER, Mr Laurence & BLABER, Oakmarsh Laurel JW - RETRIEVER (CHESAPEAKE BAY), close up today and she too presented a very typical outline. Liked her size, coat and colour. Pleasing in head properties and she moved out effortlessly.

3: SAINSBURY, Mr Jason & SAINSBURY, Mrs Christine Elskerwoo Cloudy Skies - SPANIEL (CLUMBER), have judged her before and she is extremely sound on the move. She has come on in the last few months and is typical in outline. Feminine but still retains the substance needed for the breed. Well-presented and handled. Clean in eye and ear.

4: HOGG, Miss Judith M-frivilje At Cappercleugh (Imp Nor) - GERMAN WIREHAIRED POINTER, medium sized bitch of type. Decent coat and condition, she kept her outline in action. Sound on the out and back and used herself well in profile.

Working Special Beginner Group

1: LAW, Mrs Michelle Shellark Handball Hattie – BOXER who presented a very typical outline and had a super expression. She was in hard condition and good body. Strong in topline which she held on the move. She moved out soundly.

2: BECK, Mrs M & Mr W Sacarias Blue Jean Baby At Bekesha – DOBERMANN, very feminine yet retaining strength. Top size, but she had a crisp outline and alert in expression. Presented and handled well, she moved out well in profile.

3: SMITH, Mrs Victoria Jaegerot Mr Marvellous. – ROTTWEILER, all male and powerful. He too was in super condition, and he powered around the ring.

4: FACER, Mrs Michelle & FACER, Mr Neil Chayo Unlock The Power - ALASKAN MALAMUTE, good for size and in excellent coat. He had a super head and expression and kept an outline on the move.

Pastoral Special Beginner Group

1: JASPER, Mrs Nicola Pafaxen Rewrite The Stars - PYRENEAN MOUNTAIN DOG, decent chap of good size and a pleasing head shape with correct eye. He was well presented, moved out soundly and was pleased to see him wheel his tail. Strong all though.

2: CUTTS, Miss Angela Helen Haresfoot Fates Align JW NBT - WELSH CORGI (PEMBROKE), up to size but typical in outline. He was presented very well and moved out on the right track.

3: LEA, Miss Sarah Calareto All My Loving JW - BORDER COLLIE, very feminine and good for size. Delightful expression and she held herself correctly in profile.

4: DALY, Miss Emma Tabanyaruu Borealis Boo - FINNISH LAPPHUND, excellent presentation and in full coat. Sound in body and action.

Toy Special Beginner Group

1: WRIGHT, Miss Leanne Chundecrest Estrella - CHINESE CRESTED of type and quality. She is not overly furnished, which was pleasing to see. Wonderful skin and in super condition. She is good for size and has a decent head and expression. Good ears, which she uses all the time. On the move she carries herself so well and covers the ground with an ease of stride.

2: DEAN-ARMITT, Mrs Sarah Jane Twowayshouse Touch Of Class - ENGLISH TOY TERRIER (BLACK & TAN), decent for size and type, she is good for size and has decent colour. Excellent ears and the correct topline.

3: CLIFTON, Mrs Karen Lizlanmor Queenie Panini At Clifcastle – PEKINGESE, totally feminine jet has substance and picks up heavy. She has a decent shallow head and is well furnished. Correct pear shape to body and moved out soundly.

4: RANSHAW, Miss K Conquell Curley Spencer At Reyakosa – PUG, only 6-month-old and a real character. Pleases for head and expression and is not overly wrinkled. Sound in topline and moved with purpose.

Utility Special Beginner Group

1: FISHER, Miss Anna & DIAMOND, Mr James Prince Of Bourbon De Alta Signa At Townedale (Imp - POODLE (STANDARD), all male and upstanding. He has a balanced head with true expression. Moved out with style and he was presented very well. Stands on fabulous feet.

2: MINTO, Miss Holly Kenzduo American Pie – BULLDOG, super head and expression, she has a real charm to her. Correct in topline and good for size and substance. Moved out soundly and with enthusiasm.

3: JOHNSON, Mrs Jane Waterley Rumour Has It At Ellmarvern - TIBETAN TERRIER, very typical in outline and a pleasing expression. Moderate for angulation and used herself well in profile. Just needs to finish in coat.

4: STUBBINS, Mrs Rachel & STUBBINS, Mr Simon Perdita's Bean A Stormy Ride – DALMATIAN, well spotted and balanced in outline. She used herself in profile keeping her outline and carrying her tail correctly. In good muscle condition.

Best Special Beginner In Show

This was the first time that The National had put on a Best Special Beginner in Show, and it was my pleasure to be able to judge it. Only the Boxer was unable to return and so the choice was between 6 of the group winners. I wish all of them the very best for the future and thank them for the sportsmanship shown, it was heartwarming.

After a quick reminder of each and moving them all once again, it was the Beagle that took the top spot with the Chinese Crested reserve.

Lee A S Cox (Judge)