Westmorland County Agricultural Society

Westmorland County Show

Thursday 11th September 2025

Judge Miss A S K Henshaw

My sincere thanks to the officers and committee for the invitation to judge at this annual event, the weather, although somewhat damp, did not dampen the atmosphere. I would like to thank the exhibitors for braving the elements and attending. I had some truly outstanding exhibits today, and I was delighted to hear that my Utility group winner, later went on to acclaim top honours, along with my Pug puppy who also went on to win the Toy Puppy group; unfortunately, they were unable to stay for Best Puppy in Show.

Affenpinscher

Open (2)

1st Macdonald, Mrs P. Ashiblack Benjamin Button at Zondora

Caught my eye upon entering the ring – masculine with good proportions – smart male, who is nicely proportioned, moved well with a nice harsh body coat.

2nd Macdonald, Mrs P. Ashiblack Above Suspicion for Zondora

Another nice male here; pleasing outline with nice harsh coat. Good spring of rib and nicely proportioned throughout.

CKCS

Puppy (1)

1st Hyde, Miss P. Madrihila Ave Maria (BP)

8-month-old B&T, pretty – very much a baby still. Lots to like though, nice shape. Needs to gain some confidence although handled the conditions today, very well.

Junior (2)

1st Linton, Miss L. Thekop’s Si Sinor

Caught my eye upon entering the ring, smart B&T. nice skull shape with correct bite – nicely balanced throughout, pleasing expression – nothing overdone here, a nice quality male, who will mature well.

2nd Taylor, Mrs S. Luvtayl’s Million Dreams

A Blenheim, with well broken markings. he has lots of breed attributes and does not let his masculine appearance spoil his soft expression. Lovely dark eyes, nicely angulated and balanced, could have easily swapped places with 1 on a different day.

Post Graduate (8)

1st See Junior

2nd Kynaston, Miss K. Granasil Ovaltine JW.

Ruby – another distinctly masculine male, but still portraying that soft expression synonymous with the breed. Good spring of rib; nice rear angulation and tail set.

3rd Wood, Mrs L. Spindlepoint Desdemona

Res Jenkinson, Miss M T. Kensesqui Rascal Red Velvet

VHC Hyde, Miss P. Miss Florance Jayne Randall

Open (6)

1st Lee, Mr R & Mrs K. Conchellia Vivi Vette by Kelrick

A pretty bitch, B&T, feminine head, lovely, large dark eyes; correct bite and good lay of shoulder, nicely angulated too -well made. I was later reminded that I have previously awarded her a Puppy Group in 2023. Delighted to award her Best of Breed.

2nd Linton, Miss L. Thekop’s Si Sinor

See Junior and Post graduate.

3rd Jenkinson, Miss M.T. My Little Star Lights

Poms

Open (1)

1st Fox, Mrs L. Ch Okean Zvezd Offer of Hope at Foxlyn JW OSW (Imp Uck)

This lady was presented and handled to perfection, despite the arduous conditions! Classic ‘Foxy’ expression, - such a beautiful head, effortlessly feminine, yet still has the substance required. Lovely dark eye – good depth of chest and coat texture. Moved effortlessly round the ring, just screaming for attention. A worthy champion.

Pug

Puppy

1st Reynolds, Miss H. Crofton Glorious Grace

6-month-old puppy – just screams pug at you! Very pretty and compact; pleasing head and nicely balanced, moved confidently and with style. – so much to like, one to watch for the future, I am sure– delighted to hear later that she went on to win the Toy Puppy Group.

2nd Ranshaw, Miss K. Conquell Curley Spencer at Reyakosa

10-month-old male who screams male at you; perhaps a little too much for me. Nice dark and round eyes; good body and well-placed shoulders. Nice spring of rib too. Moved well.

Junior (1)

1st Hill, Mrs A & Miss L C. Rhodenash Kandoo Khaos with Calaquendi

Another quality exhibit, who lets you know she is there! Aptly named too – well defined wrinkle and the darkest of pigments – A quality example of the breed – feminine yet, robust and carries all the attributes that a pug should; strong fore chest, round dark eyes- beautiful movement; and balanced. Best of Breed.

Post Graduate (1)

1st Hill, Mrs A & Miss L C. Rhodenash Kandoo Khaos with Calaquendi

See Junior

Open (1)

1st Hill, Mrs A & Miss L C. Rhodenash Kandoo Khaos with Calaquendi

See Junior and Post Graduate

Dalmatian

Junior

1st Cox & Cartwright, Mrs G & Miss S. Strayaroo Lightening Ridge

Nicely angulated, with a pretty head. Good depth of chest. Moved well.

Post Graduate

1st Newton & Newton -Obrien, Miss C & Miss M. Cotterspot Nidderdale Lady of Chizzmic

Nicely balanced throughout, good substance. Lots to like here.

2nd Leak, Mrs R. Tamilanda Continental Icon

Nicely marked, Black spotted young man, nice facial expression and evenly marked. A little nervous to go over, handler to keep up the practise.

3rd Cox & Cartwright, Mrs G & Miss S Strayaroo Lightening Ridge

Res Willison, Miss Z. Cotterspot Cotterdale Lady

VHC Melling, Mrs J, Jemblewood Candy Floss

Open

1st Foxall, Mrs A L. Cotterspot Swallowdale Duke

 A nicely sized male, who is well made, with good depth of chest, well angled. Overall, a nice male. Nice in profile.

2nd Cox & Cartwright, Mrs G & Miss S. Strayamayt Tasmanian Devil with Strayaroo

Nice Black spotted lady, elegant and well proportioned. Nicely angulated, which contributed to her movement. On a different day, could have been winner.

3rd Newton, Mrs C A. What you see is what you get passionate about you for Chizzmic JW (Imp)

Japanese Shiba Inu

Puppy

1st Mothersdale, Mr M J & Mrs T. Amivike’s Baby Blue

What a little cracker – her head caught my eye, lovely balanced outline which is typical of the breed- beautifully presented! Her movement is gorgeous – light and quick – one to watch for the future, I am sure. Best of Breed & Best Puppy. Later I awarded her Puppy Group 1.

Junior

1st Mothersdale, Mr M J & Mrs T. Amivike’s Baby Blue

See puppy

Post Graduate

1st Mothersdale, Mr M J & Mrs T. Amivike’s Baby Blue

See puppy and post graduate

Open

1st Mothersdale, Mr M J & Mrs T. Amivike’s Baby Blue

See puppy, post graduate and open.

Lhasa Apso

Puppy

1st Roberts, Miss S. Ain’t she Up in Flames at Marbledale

9month old handsome youngster, moved well given the conditions today, nice shape with good angles, still very much a baby, enjoying his day.

Open

1st Roberts, Miss S. Marbledale I’ve Got Sass

Aptly named – looked stylish in the ring – moved soundly- nice head and eyes, nicely angulated and proportioned.

Shih Tzu

Post Graduate

1st Longstaff, Mrs S. Shihmali Wild at Heart JW

Well put together, nice outline – overall a nice head- short muzzle. Lovely lay of shoulder and depth of chest- moved soundly with a level topline.

Open

1st Moore, Miss J Y. Ch Unstoppable Alpiu Slenis to Jaxtzu JW (Imp LTU)

This charming man captured my eye -very well presented, nice head, with expressive eyes. Nice length of neck and good lay of shoulder. Excellent coat, given the conditions today. Moderately angled.

Tibetan Terrier

Puppy

1st Armstrong & Hogg, Mr C & Mr J. Colji’s Blackout Betty 

This youngster demanded attention from me – feminine head, well set ears; nice front and level topline. Best Puppy and PG2

Junior

1st Vernell, Mrs VS & Miss AJ. Renvall’s Neon Leon

A handsome male, with good substance and masculine head. Moved well and nice overall profile, nicely angulated. Moved well with plenty of reach.

2nd Armstrong & Hogg, Mr C & Mr J. Colji’s Blackout Betty

See Puppy

Open

1st Armstrong & Hogg, Mr C & Mr J. Jam Yang Khor Sangmo La Mani Cum Colji (Imp Deu). BOB

Nice, old-fashioned type here – looked every bit a handsome dog- masculine, but not overdone by any means, a nice profile, good angles and depth of chest. Pleasing expression on his head.

AVNSC Utility

Puppy

1st Fritton, Ms M. Shelayne’s Celebration (German Spitz, Mittel). BP

Lovely young lady, nice square shape and balanced. Beautiful head, excellent nose pigment, nicely angulated with nothing overdone. Her movement is her fortune. Brisk and true. One to watch I think- she certainly had the edge over her brother.

Junior

1st Clarke, Miss A. Shelyane Riotous Revelry (German Spitz Mittel).

Very attractive head: neat ears, dark eyes and nose – nice firm topline too- litter mate of puppy winner, needs time to develop, but time is on his side.

2nd Gill & Tobutt, Miss N & Mr A. Wallensis look what I found for Geomondo (Min Schnauzer)

A nicely proportioned dog, square with masculine head, nice neck, which leads in to his topline nicely, still very much a youngster who will develop with time.

Post Graduate

1st Davies, Mr P. Sensha Big Dreams at Shinzam (Akita)

Another nice bitch here with good bone and substance but still maintained her femininity. Nice topline and pretty eyes. Moved well.

Open

1st Davies, Mr P. Ch Redwitch This is Me at Shinzam A.I. (Akita)

Wow, I am not surprised this is a Redwitch dog, I have seen their lines, from a young age and they just ooze quality. This dog is no exception. He immediately caught my eye when entered the ring, lovely length of body, plenty of substance, but not overdone by any means, nicely angulated and his movement just caught my attention- could not let him go without awarding him top honours today. He was my group winner and delighted to hear that he won Best in Show.

2nd Fitton, Ms M. Nosregor Cassiopeia at Shelayne (German Spitz Mittel)

A well-presented lady, pretty head, with nice ears- dark oval eyes and beautiful pigment. Nice length of neck and everything in proportion; lovely shape. Moved well.

3rd Gill & Tobutt, Miss N & Mr A. Wallensis of the Outlaws (Min Schnauzer)

Utility Group

1st Akita

2nd Shiba Inu

3rd Tibetan Terrier

Res Toy Poodle

Utility Puppy Group

1st Shiba Inu

2nd Tibetan Terrier

3rd Toy Poodle

Res German Spitz Mittel

AV Utility

Puppy

1st Smith, Smith & Teasel, Mrs M, Miss M & Mrs J. Afterglow Trifle Tipsy (Toy Poodle)

feminine bitch, very showy on the move. Lovely lean head with expressive dark eye. Her coat texture is crisp and harsh already. 

Veteran

1st Mothersdale, Mr M J & Mrs T. Amivike’s with a Touch of Ink (Japanese Shiba Inu)

in remarkable condition. Lovely type, maintaining her outline. Moved with a nimble action which belies her age.