Boston & District Canine Society

Boston & District Canine Society Championship Dog Show 2025

Poodle (Miniature)

I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the Officers and Committee of the Boston & DCS for the honour of my first appointment to judge Miniature Poodles with CCs at their show.

The show was superbly organised, and it was a real pleasure to be part of such a well-run event. I was absolutely delighted with my entry and thoroughly enjoyed judging.

Thank you also to the exhibitors for their sporting acceptance of my decisions — it was a privilege to go over your lovely dogs.

Minor Puppy Dog

Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

1st Myhaven Lucky Fancy (Mr S P & Mrs J L Warnes). Black. 7 months.

Produces a pleasing balanced outline. Defined masculine head of good length. Dark eyes, well set long leathers. Good length of neck into well placed shoulders. Clean true front of enough width, well ribbed body and correctly set tail. Moved well.

2nd Helvitas Golden Fleece (M & C David). 6 months old and scores in over balance and conformation. Balanced neck, good back skull, ample length to neck. Body is nicely ribbed. Shoulder blades well sloping. Preferred the head of 1. Good coat. Moved well for age.

3rd Joleena Back in Black (Miss M & Mr T Grace & Wood).

Puppy Dog

Entries: 8 Absentees: 3

1st Michandy Cappuchino Time with Claumaur (Mrs M D, Miss C M & Mr D Cookson). I thought this youngster was impressive. Super Brown coat. Pleasing to examine. In this class he most definitely scored in head which contains beautiful well set eyes. Admired his forequarters, chest, and shoulder placement. When settled he moved freely and accurate.

2nd Poornima I’m On My Way (Miss J C Tofts). Brown, 10 months. Nice to examine, particularly his chest, ribs, body and front angulations. Correct harsh texture coat. Short back and correct outline. Preferred the slightly more refined head of 1. He moved very well. Close call.

3rd Shanandi Dark N' Handsome (Mrs B J Cherry).

Yearling Dog

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1st Silvora Cristal Star JW (Ms E & Mrs A Hunter & Murphy). 22 months. Produces an impressive square outline. Balanced head contains expressive, dark almond shaped eyes. Good for chin and finish. Super ear set; long leathers frame this beautiful headpiece. Lengthy neck leads into good lay of shoulders. Balanced body, well ribbed, short back and high tail set; super feet. Overall, he is beautifully balanced and of ideal proportions. Impressive on the move, he demonstrates true, easy, accurate movement. Delighted to award him a well-deserved RCC.

Limit Dog

Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1st Regulas Black Malricey (Mr S & Mr R Dyer & Grindey). 22 months, Black coat of optimum texture, being dense and harsh. He produces a stunning outline and is decidedly square and well balanced. Dark almond shaped eyes contained in his clean, balanced head with good length of foreface and a well-defined chin. Body has well sprung ribs extending well back. Moved accurately and with style. Serious contender for the RCC.

2nd Calmaric All in One (Miss C A Lister), 2 years. Super for size and when standing produces a stunning outline. Balanced, lengthy head contains beautiful eyes. OK for lay of shoulders. Well angulated hindquarters which produce strong drive on the move. Not quite the forehand of 1. Presented in beautiful coat and condition.

 3rd Maldavale Bielsa (Mr M & Mrs V A Beck).

Open Dog

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1st Ch Michandy It’s Showtime at Pupstar JW. (Mr A & Mrs S Lee-Morris). Stunning 2 year old, so beautifully balanced in every respect. Long clean head, captivating dark sparkling eyes. Well set ears with long leathers. Great back skull. Clean front, well laid shoulders. Short coupled body. High tail set. Well angulated throughout which produces easy, accurate movement, purposeful but without exaggeration. In super coat and condition. A pleasure to judge. DCC, BOB & G1.

Special Beginners Dog

Entries: 2 Absentees: 1

1st Poornima Im On My Way (Miss J C Tofts). 2nd in Puppy Dog.

Minor Puppy Bitch

Entries: 3 Absentees: 2

1st Tatalena Rock N'roll Star (Mrs L & Miss L Tate). 6 months old, she has a pretty, feminine head of good length which is nicely chiselled. Her dark, well-shaped eyes add to the attraction. Well set ears. Good neck into correct shoulders. Short, firm, body. When standing produces a lovely square shape. Once settled, she moved well.

Puppy Bitch

Entries: 2 Absentees: 1

1st Michandy Time After Time (Miss J Kitchener). 10 months old. Beautifully balanced throughout and of a lovely size. Proportioned, lengthy head with captivating dark eyes aiding such a soft, feminine expression; well defined chin and excellent dentition. Straight legs, well laid back shoulders. Deep chest. Short back with ample ribbing and high set tail. Coat profuse and dense, trimmed to perfection. Moved very well, particularly in the challenge. RBCC & BPIB.

Junior Bitch

Entries: 5 Absentees: 3

1st Sleepybrook Attraction (O Keenan). Attractive 16 month old Black. She certainly took my eye for her beautifully balanced outline. Impressive refined feminine head. She is short in back, good for body and depth of chest. Beautiful coat condition. I liked her rear angulations which effortlessly drove her around the ring. Just needs to tighten in front.

2nd One Lucky Girl (Miss D Bird). 17 months. Nicely put together. She has beautiful eyes giving a pleasing expression. I would prefer her head a tad more refined. Well placed ears. Lengthy neck and good for shoulders. Secure topline but could be shorter in loin. Nicely angulated hindquarters aided strong rear drive.

Yearling Bitch

Entries: 3 Absentees: 1

1st Helvita's Starting Line (M & C David). 20 months. Black. Nicely presented and balanced she presents a lovely square outline. Attractive feminine head contains alert, dark eyes giving typical expression. Correct front assembly with shoulders being well laid. Body is short coupled and well ribbed. Secure topline and excellent tail. Moved impressively.

2nd Attun Freya Love (Mrs R Mcgill). 17 months. Head is Ok for length but could be slightly more refined. Super dark expressive eyes of correct shape and size. Enough neck. Body has excellent ribs. Good for rear angulations. Steady on the move making full use of her well angulated hindquarters.

Post Graduate Bitch

Entries: 6 Absentees: 1

1st Minarets Counter Attack (Miss M Harwood). 16 months. White. Presented to perfection. Exquisite feminine head with excellent complementary black pigmentation. Long fine head with beautiful, dark almond shaped eyes which were on fire; black nose and eye rims enhanced. Lengthy neck leads to the best of shoulders. Withers in line with elbows and overall her front assembly is most impressive. Her muscular body has a deep chest and well sprung ribs. Initially, spooked by another dog, she soon recovered, demonstrating easy reach and drive, covering the ground straight and true. Expertly handled, there is clearly more to come. I had no hesitation in awarding her first CC.

2nd Karocolin Black Diamond (Mrs I Fleetcroft). 3 years. Black. Super expressive eyes but overall would prefer her head to be a tad more refined. Well assembled front; feet arched with strong pads. Deep chest, secure topline and fair length of rib. Strong, short loins. Tail well set on. Steady on the move.

3rd Arianmin She Steels The Show (Mrs G Greenwood).

Limit Bitch

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1st Attun Freya Love (Mrs R Mcgill). 2nd in Yearling Bitch.

Open Bitch

Entries: 2 Absentees: 1

1st Ch Joleena's in Excelsis with Navarre JW (Mrs E Holmes-Leak). 2 ½ years. Singly, she entered the ring immediately making an impact by her impressive conformation and deportment. I thought upon examination I would find her heavy in substance as she carries an abundance of coat. Notwithstanding, underneath she examined beautifully and is in fact of a lovely size and balance. She has a delightful head and expression from beautiful eyes. Well-made throughout, correctly angulated and stands on good feet. A worthy champion.

Veteran Bitch

Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1st Calmaric One for The Money JW VW (Miss C A Lister). Amazing 9 years. Typical and unexaggerated, her construction is impressive and pleasing to examine. She has a most appealing feminine head and beautiful eyes. Square in outline and makes full use of her super neck as she carries herself proudly. Decidedly sound on the move. I expected to find she was a champion, but was later told she has 2 CC’s and several RCC’s to her name. I thought she was quite lovely. BVIB.

2nd Hosha Skyz Da Limit at Ysabelkid VW (Mrs J Talbot). 10 years. Another lovely Veteran lady. Balanced and square in outline. Proportioned head with dark eyes; long ears well set. Lengthy neck above well laid shoulders. Good for chest and ribbing. Moved OK. In great condition.

3rd Kenaiteen Caught Up (Miss R Plunkett).

Special Beginners Bitch

Entries: 5 Absentees: 3

1st One Lucky Girl (Miss D Bird). 2nd in Yearling Bitch.

2nd Arianmin She Steels The Show (Mrs G Greenwood). 3 ½ Compact and square in outline. Appealing lean head containing nice eyes; good chin. Well bodied, short loin and good tail set. She moved OK.

Good Citizen Dog Scheme Bitch

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1st Kenaiteen Caught Up (Miss R Plunkett). 7 years. Pleasing head contains lovely eyes for shape, colour and kind expression. Lengthy neck. Liked her size and overall shape. Correctly texture coat presented in good order. Extremely well handled.

TONY ALLCOCK OBE (Judge)