French Bulldog Club Of England

FRENCH BULLDOG CLUB OF ENGLAND CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 5TH JULY 2025

Thank you to the Officers and Committee of the FBCE for inviting me to judge at your Breed Club Summer Championship Show, it is such an honour to be invited by the parent club. Thank you to all the exhibitors who brought their dogs under me, it really was such a lovely entry of wonderful Frenchies, I found quality and breed type in practically every class. Toplines are improving, movement still needs to be addressed. The ring was outside and very warm with strong gusts of wind but the dogs took it all in their stride. A special mention must go to Linda Quin who stewarded the ring singlehandedly and kept everything running so smoothly, it is always a pleasure having you as my wingman, thank you.

Held in conjunction with Boston Championship show, I was very surprised while going over dogs on the table; to be informed by some exhibitors how well their dogs had been doing in the other ring and at other shows. I have absolutely no interest in any other ring when I am judging, and it would not influence my decisions in any event. As shows will continue to be held in conjunction with others, it really is not acceptable, please do not do this.

BABY PUPPY DOG (1,1)

BABY PUPPY BITCH (4,0)

1ST Mrs Westmorland’s Aldhammill’s Lucie Locket at Gailbulls, a 5 month old brindle pied bitch with a lovely clear coat and excellent pigment round her eyes and lips. Her head is square and she has a soft kind expression, good width and depth to her muzzle, dark eyes and well set bat ears. Obviously developing in body, she has pleasing bone and substance, a cobby outline and a gentle roach over her loin, with a small neatly set tail. She has width and depth to her brisket and a good cut up, with moderate angulation front and rear. Her pasterns should tighten as she develops. She moved well. Best Baby Puppy Bitch and Best Baby Puppy in Show.

2nd Mrs Poulson’s Aldhammill’s Madamoiselle at Patchdown, litter sister to 1st place, she has a nicely marked brindle coat, and a pretty feminine head with dark round eyes, open nares, good depth to her muzzle and width to her lower jaw, with a good upsweep. She has a compact frame and a straight front with depth to her brisket, a gentle roach and small tail, overall she is not as mature as her sister, and was a tad erratic on the move today.

3rd Mrs, Mr & Mr Plominska, Kil & Kil’s Bestfrenchie Berta

 MINOR PUPPY DOG (6,0)

1ST Miss Timm’s Olijah Going In Deep, a 7 month old dog with a smooth finely textured glossy dark brindle coat covering his compact balanced frame. He is very pleasing to the eye and everything about him is balanced and in proportion. His arched neck is of moderate length and leads down to well laid shoulders. He has depth and width of brisket and a developing forechest, a straight front and sufficient bone and substance. His back has a gentle rise over the loin, rounding off nicely over the croup, good width of thigh and a gentle cut up. He has a masculine headset, dark round eyes and a kind intelligent expression. He has cushioning to his tight lips, his muzzle is of good depth and width, and he has a pleasing upsweep of jaw with good dentition. His stop is well defined, and he has gentle wrinkling to his domed forehead. Good ear placement completes the picture. He was extremely well handled and moved so soundly for one so young. Best Puppy Dog and Best Puppy in Show, I will watch his progress with interest.

2nd Smith, Smith & Pratt’s Khanin His A Very Naughty Boy. Aged 8 months, he has a clear fawn coat and a black mask. Differing in type to 1st place, he has a larger square head, well placed medium sized batears, dark round eyes set level with his stop, pleasing width and depth to his muzzle with ample cushioning to lips and fill to undereye. He is sturdy and compact, with good depth of chest and a moderate cut up, a gentle roach over his loin and a short tail. He is already well muscled with a clearly defined second thigh, good turn of stifle and hocks are well let down. He lived up to his name and gave his handler a hard time, but moved well when settled and it was lovely to see his clown like antics.

3rd Ms Suhareva’s Castrum Osinium No Limit for Avermayz (Imp HRV)

PUPPY DOG (8,0)

1ST Mrs Smith’s Scandal Blockbusterfrenchies at Bellicose (Imp HRV), a 10 month old male with a well marked brindle coat, he also has much to admire. His masculine head is in proportion to his body, which is compact and balanced. His well placed dark round eyes have a kind intelligent expression, his bat ears are of good size and shape, and he has a well defined stop. He has open nostrils on his correctly positioned black nose, good depth and width to muzzle, a strong square jaw, gentle upsweep and good dentition. His neck is of moderate length and leads cleanly down to well placed shoulders. He has a good front assembly with straight legs, lovely strong pasterns and neat compact feet. Developing in chest and ribs, he has a gentle rise over his loin, rounding off over his croup, and moderate angulation front and rear. He moved soundly in all directions, maintaining his topline and was well handled.

2nd Mrs Jenning’s Cossy’s Mr Sirieix, a 9 month old brindle dog who is shorter cast and maturing at a slower rate than 1st place. He has a sturdy compact frame with good bone and substance, and a masculine headset with dark expressive eyes, good width and depth to muzzle, a well defined stop and gentle wrinkling to his domed forehead. He should grow into his ears as he fully matures. His front is straight and he has depth of chest and spring of rib, a powerful neck into well placed shoulders and a strong back with a gentle rise over his loins, rounding off over the croup. He was handled and shown well.

3rd Smith, Smith & Pratt’s Khanin Nudge Nudge Wink Wink

JUNIOR DOG (6,1)

1st Ms William’s Jafrak Sugar Ray for Gwynsel, 16 months old with a clear fawn coat and a fabulous black mask. He has a pleasing outline, with moderate angulation front and rear, well placed shoulders and straight, well boned front legs with strong pasterns. He has good width and depth of chest and spring of rib, a gentle cut up and a small neat tailset. He is balanced and well muscled throughout. His head is strong, square and masculine. His dark round eyes give him a delightful soft melting expression, his muzzle is of good width and depth, clearly seen in profile. He has a broad jaw and good dentition. His bat ears are of good size and well placed. His front movement was a bit untidy at times but he settled and moved well from behind, and was expertly handled.

2nd Ms S Hutchinson’s Oschalben Olympus, a dark brindle with a lovely shine to his short close coat. A different type to 1st place, and at 10 months old he is obviously not as mature, but there is plenty to like about this small solid male. He is in proportion, with a square head, well arched neck, well placed shoulders and good spring of rib and depth of chest. His dark eyes have a mischievous glint, he has a defined stop, good width of lower jaw with a slight turn up, good dentition with depth and width to his muzzle. His ears are set high and parallel, and he has gentle wrinkling on his forehead. He has clean lines all over, a pleasing bend of stifle and hocks well let down. I would prefer a little more rise over the loin. He moved well when settled.

3rd Mrs Cole’s Myntie Pure Magic.

YEARLING DOG (4,0)

1ST Mr & Mrs Membury’s Membully Razzle Dazzle JW, another sturdy compact male with a clear fawn coat and black mask, strong headset and masculine expression. He has good width of muzzle, a broad strong jaw and a pleasing upsweep. Correctly positioned dark eyes and black nose, definition to his stop and gentle wrinkling to his forehead. His well placed ears are of medium size, parallel and with a wide base and rounded top. He has a pleasing front assembly, ample bone and substance, and well sprung ribs with depth and width to his chest. His well arched neck leads down to clean shoulders, a strong back with a gentle rise over his short and muscular loin. I would prefer a bit more bend to his stifle, however he moved well coming and going.

2nd Mrs Bonsall’s Bestfrenchie Pirat at Muggshotts. An 18 month old brindle pied, with a lovely clear and well marked coat. He is ideal for size and shape, with a cobby muscular profile, and is well off for bone and substance. He has a large square head, dark round eyes and lovely black pigment. He has fill under his eyes, good width of muzzle and a broad lower jaw with upturn. He has a domed forehead with fine wrinkling and well set ears. The nose roll detracts slightly from his expression. He is well off for muscle, has good width and depth of chest, well sprung ribs, and a gentle rise over the loin. His neck is strong and leads into well placed shoulders. His pasterns need to tighten to complete the picture. He moved well, and was very well handled.

3rd Mr Tanner’s Bexbull Big Brother

NOVICE DOG (3,0)

1ST Mrs Jenning’s Cossy’s Mr Sirieix, see 2nd Puppy Dog

2nd Ms Suhareva’s Castrum Osinium No Limit for Avermayz (Imp HRV), a delightful 6 month old puppy with a dark brindle coat. His head and body are in proportion for his age, and he has lovely dark round eyes and an intelligent expression. He has depth to his muzzle, developing cheeks and cushioning, and good width of jaw. He used his correctly placed ears at all times, and was very alert. His neck is of good length and he has good shoulder placement. His compact body is developing well, with moderate angulation front and rear. His tailset is high, but he has time on his side for this to adjust as he matures, and his roach develops. He moved and was handled very well.

3rd Ms A Goddard’s Kianspuchi Humphrey Bogart.

GRADUATE DOG (1,0)

1ST Mrs Smith’s Membully Razzmatazz at Ellouab JW, a 21-month-old well marked brindle with a lovely masculine headset, round dark eyes and an alert expression. He has a good earset, well-muscled cheeks, ample cushioning with width to muzzle, and a strong jaw. He has a good reach of well arched neck, a tidy front and ribs well sprung. He has a strong back and gentle roach, rounding off over the croup to a small tail. He has a pleasing amount of bone, and neat compact feet. He was handled well but a bit untidy on the move.

POST GRADUATE DOG (4,0)

1ST Miss Ross’ Franstelgo’s Low Rider. I had the pleasure of meeting this quality 2 year old male a month ago when he won the Utility Group I judged in Scotland, and it was a pleasure to have the opportunity to go over him again. He has the best head of the day, and is so full of breed type. He has a cobby compact and balanced profile, ideal for size and shape. He has dark round eyes, and a delightful kind affectionate expression. He has width and depth to his muzzle, ample cushioning, fill under eye and a strong lower jaw, with good dentition and upsweep. Gentle wrinkling on his forehead, and sufficient width of flat skull between his erect medium sized bat ears which are used to advantage. He has a clean outline, with a strong neck of sufficient length, leading down to well placed shoulders, and a strong back with a rise over his short thick loin, rounding off over the croup. He has bone and substance, a pleasing front assembly, well sprung ribs, good width of thigh and hocks well let down. He was very attentive to his handler, and moved so soundly round the ring in all directions, I was pleased to award him the RDCC, and Reserve Best in Show. He was unlucky to come up against the winner today, but if I could take one dog home, it would be this one!

2nd Ms French’s Bincombefarm Morsmordre JW, another 2 year old, he has a well marked light brindle coat, presented in good condition. Larger framed and longer cast than 1st place, he still maintains a balanced outline. He has a masculine head piece, expressive eyes level with his stop, padding to his muzzle of good width, and a strong square jaw with pleasing upsweep and layback. He has a wide square front, with good depth of chest, a tidy cut up and strong loin. His neck flows down to well placed shoulders and he has moderate angulation front and rear. His frame is well muscled, with a slight rise over the loin, rounding off over the croup to his short tail. He was very well handled and moved with drive, maintaining his topline.

3rd Ms Suhareva’s Castrum Osinium Roller Coaster at Avermayz JW (Imp CRO).

LIMIT DOG (7,1)

1ST Mrs Wilson’s Leyendas King of the Ring, just coming up to 3 years old, he is a clear coated fawn with a black mask on his square masculine head. He has lovely dark eyes, well developed cheeks, width and depth to muzzle, and subtle wrinkling to his domed forehead. I would prefer a higher ear placement, but they are of good size and shape. He has a cobby profile, with a well arched neck of moderate length, good shoulder placement, a gentle roach and he is well muscled throughout. His front is straight and he has neat feet with lovely black nails. He was handled and moved well in the class, but had a worried expression and did not show himself to advantage in the challenge.

2nd Mr & Mrs Watkins-McGowan & Mrs Oakes’ Mactawbay Infinite Edition. Coming up to 3 years old, he has a nicely marked brindle coat covering his small cobby frame. His head is not as strong as 1st place; however, he has dark eyes and a soft kind expression, pleasing underjaw, width and depth to his muzzle, and gentle wrinkling on his domed forehead. He has good depth and width of chest, and excellent spring of rib, with his body narrowing beyond the ribs to give clear definition to his short strong loin. He has a smooth clean profile with sufficient bone, a strong neck, gentle roach, and small tail. He was handled very well and moved steadily in all directions.

3rd Ms Hutchinson’s Zorro of Shine Treasure for Oschalben JW (Imp SRB)

OPEN DOG (6,1)

1ST Mr & Mrs Smith & Mrs Pratt’s Ch Khanin Gunner Make It. I have seen this young brindle from the ringside several times, and what a delight it was to finally get my hands on him. At just turned 2 years old, he has ring presence and showmanship in abundance. Everything about him is balanced and in proportion. His head is square and masculine, with dark correctly placed eyes giving him a kind intelligent expression. His muzzle is well cushioned, with depth and width, a good upsweep and strong jaw, his cheeks are well developed and he has gentle wrinkling to his domed forehead. His ears are of correct size and shape, well positioned and used to advantage at all times. He is up to size, and as it states quite clearly in the breed standard, soundness should not be sacrificed for smallness, and he is completely sound. With bone and substance on his cobby frame, he has a straight front, tight pasterns and neat feet with black nails. His powerful well arched neck is of good length, and leads down into well laid shoulders. He has excellent width and depth of chest, and a good cut up. His ribs are well sprung and he has a gentle rise over his short strong loin, rounding off over the croup and finishing with a short low set tail. Well muscled throughout, he was a joy to watch on the move, sound and free flowing in all directions, and very well handled. It was a pleasure to award him DCC and Best in Show.

2nd Miss Roach’s Roalice Major Mouse. Another quality brindle male, just over 2 years old and presented in good coat and condition. He has a pleasing headset, dark expressive eyes on level with his well defined stop, pleasing muzzle and jaw with upsweep, and well placed bat ears of good size. He is longer cast than 1st place, but no point is exaggerated, with a square front, a nicely arched neck of good length, well placed shoulders and good depth of chest. He has moderate angulation front and rear, with hocks well let down and a pleasing turn of stifle. His ribs are well sprung, and he has a gentle rise over his loin, rounding off over the croup to his small tail. He was very attentive to his handler, and moved well in all directions.

3rd Mrs Hucker’s Ch Bevanray Terrypendry JW

VETERAN DOG (2,1)

1ST Miss Bryant’s Ch Kingfriend Mr Godwin JW, a quality veteran of 7 years, he has a fabulous square head, with well developed cheeks and round dark eyes. His jaw is square and broad, with a pleasing upsweep. He has width to his muzzle, which is well cushioned, and good width of flat skull between his ears which are in proportion and of correct size and shape. He has a wonderful expression, and a clown like character which was lovely to see. He has a strong powerful neck, a square front with width and depth of chest, well sprung ribs and a tight loin. He has a gentle rise on his short powerful back, and pleasing width of thigh and turn of stifle. He clearly adores his handler. He stood alone, but moved so soundly in this class and in the challenge, I had no hesitation in awarding him Best Veteran Dog and Best Veteran in Show.

MINOR PUPPY BITCH (4,0)

1ST Miss Timms’ Olijah Coming for You, a 7 month old brindle bitch, litter sister to the BP Dog, she is maturing at a slower than her brother, but still has many of the same attributes. She was lively on the table, but more than happy for me to go over her. She is growing into her head, and already has a delightful upsweep of jaw, good width to muzzle, dark round eyes and good ear placement. Her front is square with straight legs, neat feet and she has sufficient bone throughout. Developing in chest and rib, she has a cobby profile, with a neck of good length, which flows into well placed shoulders. Expertly handled, she moved freely round the ring.

2nd Ms Foley’s Darclee Miu Miu for Leyenda (Imp ROM), very much a baby at just 6 months old, this brindle pied is very pretty, with round dark eyes and a lovely melting expression. Double hooded, she has good length of muzzle, width to her lower jaw, and neat tight lips. Her small compact body has a good outline, with moderate length of neck, a gentle rise over her loin, and a pleasing amount of bone and substance for her age. She moved and stacked well for one so young.

3rd Mrs Kelly’s Casemates Dream Maker

PUPPY BITCH (7,0)

1st Mrs Hucker’s Oschalben Olissa at Bevanray, a 9 month old dark brindle bitch with a finely textured gleaming coat, very well presented and handled. She has a feminine headset, beautiful dark round eyes with an alert expression, good width to her jaw and muzzle, gentle wrinkling to her forehead and erect well placed bat ears. In profile she is small, cobby, and nicely balanced and with smooth clean lines from neck to tail. Developing in all areas, she moved soundly and with purpose, I will watch her development with interest. Best Puppy Bitch.

2nd Mr & Mrs Morison’s Xandene Caramel Fudge, an 11 month old clear coated black masked fawn, she has a large square head, and dark round eyes with a soft melting expression, on a level with her stop, which is well defined. She has lovely black pigment on nose and lips, and ample cushioning to her muzzle which has depth and width. Her ears are of good size and shape, although I would prefer if they were set a little higher. She has a strong well arched neck, moderate angulation front and rear, her ribs are well sprung and she has a tight muscular loin. She has ample bone and substance, and good depth of chest with a clean cut up. She moved freely, and was handled well.

3rd Ms Goddard’s Kianspuchi Audrey Hepburn

JUNIOR BITCH (9,0)

1ST Mr Greenall’s Princess Z Naszej Bajki at Manolta (Imp POL). At 14 months old this delightful well marked brindle bitch is full of breed type, ideal for size and shape, and everything in proportion. She has a feminine headset, square with well developed cheeks, width and depth of muzzle, which is also set back and well defined in profile. Her dark round eyes give her a soft kind expression, she has ample cushioning to her lips, a strong jaw and gentle turn up. She is still growing into her ears, which are well placed and upright, wide at base and rounded at the top. In profile she really excels, her small compact frame is balanced with clean flowing lines. Her neck is of moderate length, shoulders are well laid back, her front is straight with tight pasterns and she has compact neat feet. She has a pleasing topline, which she maintained on the move, a good cut up and short loin, and a small low set tail. Chest and ribs are developing well, and she has pleasing bone and substance. Her free flowing movement won her the RBCC, just losing out on maturity to the winner. Definitely one to watch.

2nd Miss Stidwell’s Beaufrogz That’s My Girl, another 14 month old bitch with a gleaming brindle coat, she has a very pretty headset, square and in proportion. Her well placed dark round eyes give her a kind intelligent expression, her muzzle is deep and wide with plenty of cushioning, and she has good width of jaw and a pleasing upsweep. She is longer cast than 1st place, and not as developed in brisket and rib, however she has a well arched neck, a gentle rise over her loin, and a rounded croup leading down to her short low set tail. She also has a pleasing turn of stifle, low set hocks and sufficient bone. She clearly adores her handler and moved well coming and going.

3rd Ms Symonds’ Morrioghain Margomole

YEARLING BITCH (6,0)

1ST Mrs Cole’s Membully Bedazzled with Myntie JW, a 21 month old bitch with a lovely clear fawn coat and black mask, she has ample cushioning to her muzzle which is of good width, her nose is well placed and her stop is well defined. There is a hint of naughtiness in her dark round eyes, and her bat ears are of good size and shape, although I would prefer them to be set a little higher. Her neck is of good length, and her shoulders are well laid, with good spring of rib and a gentle cut up. Her back is strong with a rise over the loin, and she has a good turn of stifle. I would prefer to see a bit more forechest, but she moved and was handled well.

2nd Ms Hendry’s Castleallen Rising Star IKC, an 18 month old pied with a clear white coat and clear fawn patches, and lovely black pigment on her nose, lips and eye rims. She has a feminine headset, lovely dark round eyes, and good width of muzzle. Gentle wrinkling on her domed forehead, and good ear placement, although she was a bit reluctant to use them today. In profile she is small and cobby, with a good spring of rib, good angulation front and rear, a well arched neck and a gentle rise over her loin. She is well muscled, was handled well and moved steadily

3rd Ms Hutchinson’s Gailbulls Miss Gabrielle for Oschalben

NOVICE BITCH (7,2)

1ST Mr, Mrs & Mrs Vearnecombe & Hale’s Ruption Knightcott Hells Bells, a nicely marked brindle bitch who has just turned 12 months, she has a very pleasing headset, square and full of breed type. She has a delightful haughty expression, fabulous upsweep and ample cushioning to her deep, wide muzzle. Her bat ears are of good shape and size. She has sufficient bone and a straight front with tight pasterns and compact feet. Her chest is deep, her ribs are developing, and she is well muscled throughout, with a clearly defined second thigh. Her cut up is also very defined, and she has a ‘leggy’ look about her today, hopefully as she fully matures and fills out, she will reach her potential. She moved well when settled, and was handled very well.

2nd Mrs Westmorland’s Ravenside Indian Summer at Gailbulls, at just under 6 years old, this nicely marked brindle has a smatter of silver on her muzzle which is of good width, a strong lower jaw and well defined cheeks with fill under her dark round eyes. She has a lovely kind intelligent expression and gentle wrinkling to her domed forehead, however she was very reluctant to use her ears today. She has a wide front, straight legs, a well arched neck of moderate length, her shoulders are well laid back, and she has good angulation front and rear. In profile she presents a compact outline, with a tight loin, good turn of stifle and her hocks are well let down. She was handled well and moved round the ring with ease.

3rd Mr & Mrs Quinn’s Chareve’s Had To Be You

GRADUATE BITCH (2,0)

1ST Mrs Westmorland’s Ravenside Indian Summer at Gailbulls, please see 2nd Novice Bitch

2nd Ms Taylor’s Chareve’s West End Girl. A 21 month old brindle bitch with a well marked coat, she has a feminine head piece of appropriate size for her body, dark round eyes with a soft melting expression, well placed bat ears of good size and shape, a well defined stop and good width of muzzle. She is longer cast than 1st place, and has a deep chest, good spring of rib and a gentle cut up. She has a rise over her loin and gentle curve over her rump to her short tail. Her front is straight but she is a bit low on her pasterns. She was handled well and moved ok.

POST GRADUATE BITCH (9,1)

1st Mrs Bonsall’s Muggshotts Pillow Talk, a 2 year old brindle pied bitch with a lovely clear coat and well defined patches, she has a beautiful cobby balanced outline, which won her the class. She has a pretty head with dark round eyes, positioned on line with her defined stop and her cheeks are well developed. Her muzzle is of good length and depth, slightly more width is needed to square off her head. Her bat ears are of correct size and shape, and are well positioned with flat skull between, and gentle wrinkling on her domed forehead. Her profile is nicely balanced, with moderate reach of neck, flowing into good shoulder placement. Her strong back has a gentle rise over the loin, rounding off nicely over the croup to her short neat tail. She is well muscled throughout, with good depth of chest and excellent spring of rib, a short tight loin and a good cut up. She moved effortlessly round the ring, and was very well handled.

2nd Messrs Conway and Chapman’s Khanin Dark N’delicious for Norcairn JW. This brindle bitch has recently turned 2, and has the most beautiful dark round eyes and a soft melting expression. Her head is square and feminine, with everything correct and in proportion. She has a lovely straight front, good width of brisket and tidy compact feet. Just a bit too much depth of chest for me, and she is longer cast than 1st place, however she has fabulous spring of rib, a strong back with a gentle rise, rounding off over the rear with a short well set tail. Good width to thigh, pleasing turn of stifle and her hocks are well let down. Very attentive to her handler, she moved soundly in all directions.

3rd Mrs Jenning’s Cossy’s Echo

LIMIT BITCH (12,2) Hardest class of the day, several quality bitches present so placings came down to small details.

1st Ms French’s Bincombefarm Serpensortia JW, a 2 year old brindle pied and another with good coat markings, presented in excellent condition. She has a strong headset, black pigment on nose and lips, ample cushioning to her muzzle which has depth and width, a strong wide lower jaw with a gentle upsweep, well defined cheeks and fill under her dark eyes. Her ears are well placed and of good shape, although she was reluctant to use them on occasion. She has a balanced outline, with clean lines from nose to tail. Solid and sturdy, she has good bone and substance. Her neck is strong and well arched, leading down to well laid back shoulders, she has moderate angulation front and rear, and pleasing depth of chest and spring of rib. Her back is short and strong, with a gentle rise over her short loin. Her front pasterns could be tighter, as her front movement was a little untidy at times, however she has powerful hindquarters and moved soundly from behind maintaining her topline.

2nd Ms Brooks’ Serenant Iron Butterfly, I last judged this bitch in puppy, and it was a pleasure to go over her again today. Now 2 ½ years old she has matured beautifully. She has maintained her dark smooth textured brindle coat and was presented in excellent condition. She is balanced in outline, and has sufficient bone. Her head is square and feminine, she has dark round eyes and a melting expression, pleasing depth and width of muzzle, which is clearly defined in profile, and a gentle upsweep of jaw with tight lips. She has grown into her ears, which are of lovely size with rounded tops, well placed and in proportion to her head, and used to advantage at all times. She has a straight front, good depth and width of brisket, a clean cut up and pleasing turn of stifle. Her well arched neck leads down to well laid back shoulders, her topline has a gentle rise over the loin and is nicely rounded at the croup. She was unlucky to come up against 1st place today, who has a bit more drive on the move.

3rd Mr & Mrs Krall’s Khanin Shine On Jafrak

OPEN BITCH (6,1w)

1st Miss Timms’ Ch Budbulls Maximum Impact for Olijah JW (Imp SRB), a quality 3 year old brindle bitch who is full of breed type, ideal for size and shape, feminine throughout and soundly constructed. She was a joy to go over on the table and nothing is exaggerated. She has an excellent headset, in proportion to her body and everything of correct size, shape and placement. Her round dark eyes give her an intelligent and alert expression, she used her bat ears at all times, and she made the most of herself on the table and on the floor. In profile she is balanced and compact, her strong well arched neck leads smoothly into laid back shoulders, she has a straight front, tight pasterns and small neat feet with black nails. Her brisket is wide, she has good depth of chest and spring of rib, a short thick loin and strong muscular hind legs. Her topline is pleasing with a gentle rise over her loin, rounding off over the croup to her well-set short tail. She stood four square when stacked and did not disappoint on the move, with free flowing action and maintaining her topline, and she was well handled throughout. It was a pleasure to award her the BCC and Best of Sex

2nd Miss Bryant’s Ch Archness The Drama Llama JW, another quality 3 year old bitch I last judged in a yearling class. She still has the same delightful haughty expression, but I had the feeling she would rather have been elsewhere today! She has a well marked brindle coat on her small compact frame, which is nicely balanced and she is full of breed type. She has a square lower jaw, a good upsweep, ample cushioning on her lips, a deep wide muzzle and dark round eyes set level with her stop, a domed forehead and topped with bat ears of good size and positioning. In profile she has a well arched neck leading into good shoulder placement, a straight front and neat feet. She has a pleasing topline, and a gentle rise over the loin, good depth of chest and her ribs are well sprung. She moved soundly but just needed a bit more ring presence when she was called into the challenge.

3rd Mrs Smith’s Ch Rischale Henrietta at Ellouab

SPECIAL OPEN BRINDLE BITCH (3,1)

1ST Mr & Mrs Quinn’s Chareve’s Had To Be You, an 11 month old brindle bitch with a pretty feminine head, obviously still maturing, in profile she has definition to her muzzle, which also has depth. She has good nose placement and dark round eyes which are set level with her stop, gentle wrinkling to her forehead, and well placed ears which she should grow into. Her front is square and she has sufficient bone, she is upright in pasterns and has small neat feet. Her neck is of moderate length and leads into laid back shoulders, and her chest and rib are developing as they should for her age. She has a strong back and a high tail set. I would like to see a bit more turn of stifle however she moved and was handled well.

2nd Mr Kay’s Bestfrenchie Becky, a 2 year old dark brindle bitch, she has a pretty square head, lovely dark eyes with melting expression, good depth and width to muzzle, a wide lower jaw with upsweep, a well defined stop and gentle wrinkling on her domed forehead. Her ear set could be higher, but they are of good size and shape. She has a wide front, neat compact feet and her pasterns could be tighter. She has excellent spring of rib and good depth of chest, a strong back and gentle rise over her loin. She was well handled, I just preferred the movement of 1st place today.

SPECIAL OPEN FAWN BITCH (2,1)

1ST Ms Harrison’s Empireob’s Rexha, an 11 month old black masked fawn who was not in good coat. She has a good mask and pigment and a strong headset, with dark eyes and a kind expression, width to lower jaw with a good upsweep, plenty of cushioning to her lips, and a well defined stop. Her ear set is too low, but they are wide at base and have rounded tops. She has a compact profile, with moderate angulation front and rear, and developing chest and spring of rib. Her tail is high set which makes her appear to have a level topline, and she could carry a bit more weight.

SPECIAL OPEN PIED BITCH (3,1)

1ST Ms Hendry’s Castleallen Rising Star IKC, see 2nd Yearling Bitch

2nd Ms Hutchinson’s Gailbulls Miss Gabrielle for Oschalben, a 17 month old nicely marked brindle pied with a small compact outline. She has a strong headset, with good width to lower jaw and muzzle, and a good upsweep. In profile her muzzle is well defined, and she has well developed cheeks, lovely dark eyes, and a well defined stop. Her neck is nicely arched and of moderate length. She has a short strong back, a gentle rise over the loin and nicely rounded rump with a short low set tail. She has pleasing spring of rib and depth of chest, a short loin and good turn of stifle. She was handled well, but was unsettled on the move, and in true Frenchie style she decided she would rather lay down in the ring!

VETERAN BITCH (6,3) I have critiqued all 3 veterans in this most enjoyable class.

1ST Mr & Mrs Swateridge’s Ch Xentique B’witched for Taffique JW, a beautiful 8 year old brindle who did not stop showing the whole time she was in the ring. She was a pleasure to go over on the table, and it is clear why she is a champion, she is full of breed type. Her head is feminine and everything is well placed and of the correct size and shape. Her round dark eyes have a soft melting expression, and she clearly adores her handler. Her front is straight, pasterns tight and she has sufficient bone, good depth of chest and well sprung ribs, with narrowing beyond the ribs to give definition to her short loin. Her back is short with a gentle roach. She stacks herself beautifully and moved fluidly round the ring, Best Veteran Bitch

2nd Mr, Mrs & Mrs Vearncombe & Hale’s Tytorro Paint It Black with Ruption Knightcott JW, just turned 7 years, she has a well marked brindle coat and was presented in excellent condition. She has a pretty feminine headset, dark round eyes and a kind expression. Her bat ears are of correct size and shape, upright and well positioned. She has gentle wrinkling on her domed forehead, a well defined stop, and good width and length of muzzle. She also has a straight front and sufficient bone, a deep chest and spring of rib, a gentle cut up, short loin and muscular thighs. Not quite the topline of 1st place, she moved very well

3rd Ms Hutchinson’s Exquisitus Regnisus, just one month short of 10 years, this lovely young lady shows off her silver frosting with pride. Fawn with a mask, she has the most mischievous expression, and a hint of naughtiness in her dark round eyes. She has a fabulous earset of correct size and shape, well positioned and upright. Her lower jaw is wide and square, with good dentition. She is compact and solid, with ample bone and substance, moderate length of neck and a short back with a gentle roach over the loin. She has an impressive width to her thighs, and a good turn of stifle. She moved so well round the ring, clearly enjoying her day out, and put several of the youngsters to shame with her energy and showmanship. What a delightful Frenchie to end the day with.

Sue Worrell (Miamou)