Whitehaven & District Canine Association

Whitehaven & Distrist Canine Association

Limit Show

Sunday 2nd March 2025

I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the officers and committee for granting me the honor of judging one of your limit shows. My appreciation also goes to the stewards for their excellent assistance on the day, and to the exhibitors for your entries and continued support of your local club. In recent years, we have seen many clubs disappear and others discontinue limit shows, so witnessing such strong support was truly remarkable.

AV Imported Breed Register Open (0,0)

AV Imported Breed Register Veteran (0,0)

AVNSC Terrier Puppy (2,0)

1. Chambers – Barrowmouth Border Boy. Border Terrier – 7 months. A very promising youngster who caught my eye the moment it entered the ring. Displays excellent breed type with a strong, well-balanced outline. Head is pleasing, with good proportions and a dark eye giving the correct keen expression. Ears well set and carried close to the cheek, enhancing overall head quality. Coat is harsh and wiry, as required, and developing well for age. Moved freely and soundly with good reach and drive, maintaining balance throughout. Shows confidence and presence beyond its age. Delighted to award Best AVNSC Terrier, Best AVNSC Terrier Puppy, and Best Puppy in Show.

2. Carr – Akmostaffs Queen Priscilla

AVNSC Terrier Post Graduate (1,1)

AVNSC Terrier Open (2,1)

1. Fryer – Knowecrag Tam O’shanter by Irton. Border Terrier – 4 years. A mature exhibit of good breed type, presenting a strong and balanced outline. Head is powerful with correct proportions, though tending towards square; complemented by a dark eye giving a keen, alert expression. Bite is correct, and ears are well placed, lying close to the cheek as required. Coat is harsh and dense, offering excellent texture and protection. Moved soundly with purpose and freedom, maintaining balance and drive throughout. A quality dog showing strength and substance while retaining the essential working terrier characteristics.

AVNSC Terrier Veteran (0,0)

AVNSC Gundog Puppy (2,0)

1. Smith – Binnaig Sea Barnacle on Flyenpyg. Labrador Retriever – 6 months. A well-presented youngster of pleasing type and balance. Attractive cream coat with correct texture for age. Head is developing nicely, showing good proportions and strength, complemented by a correct bite and dark eye that gives a kind, intelligent expression. Ears are well set and carried close to the head, in line with the standard. Topline is correct and held firmly on the move. Covered the ground with ease and freedom, displaying sound construction and confidence. Very promising puppy with excellent potential. Delighted to award Best AVNSC Gundog Puppy and Reserve Best Puppy in Show.

2. Bagshaw – Aceofaces Sasha. Irish Setter

AVNSC Gundog Post Graduate (3,1)

1. Nokes – Trebus Tanselle at Goldpaw. Hungarian Wire Haired Vizsla – 5 years

A mature exhibit of excellent type and balance. Head is strong and well-proportioned with correct bite, giving a noble and alert expression. Coat is of lovely texture and colour, providing the harsh, protective quality. Topline is correct and held firmly on the move. Tail well set and carried in line with the back, completing a pleasing outline. Moved with purpose and ease, covering the ground freely and soundly. A quality dog that exemplifies the breed’s working attributes and elegance. Delighted to award Best AVNSC Gundog and Reserve Best in Show.

2. Snowdon – Rozebottel’s Mario Tronti (Imp NLD). Lagotto Romagnolo – 4 years

A well-balanced exhibit of pleasing type. Head is attractive and correctly proportioned, complemented by a good bite. Eyes are large, giving a soft and expressive look, though care should be taken that they do not appear too prominent. Coat is excellent—dense and curly, providing the texture and protection. Moved with ease and freedom, maintaining soundness and balance throughout. A quality dog that demonstrates the essential characteristics of the breed.

AVNSC Gundog Open (2,0)

1. Nokes – Goldpaw Five To Midnight. Hungarian Wire Haired Vizsla – 3 years

A lovely bitch of pleasing type and balance. Head is well proportioned, giving a feminine yet strong appearance, complemented by expressive eyes and correctly set ears. Coat is of excellent texture and colour, providing the harsh, protective quality expected of the breed. Moved with ease and confidence, covering the ground freely and soundly. A quality exhibit that demonstrates elegance and functionality in equal measure.

2. Smith – Flyenpyg Jurgen Chopp JW. Labrador Retriever – 14 months

A well-grown youngster showing strength and substance. Head is strong and well proportioned, complemented by a correct bite. Coat is of good texture and tail is well set, carried in line with the back. Movement was generally sound, though tending towards heaviness at times, which slightly detracts from overall balance and ease. A quality exhibit with many positive attributes and good breed type.

AVNSC Gundog Veteran ((1,0)

1. Smith Flyenpyg Snout Like It VW. Labrador Retriever – 11 years

A lovely veteran bitch presented in remarkable condition for her age. Maintains a pleasing outline with strength and balance. Moved very well, showing soundness and freedom of stride, which is commendable in a senior exhibit. Displayed an enthusiastic and excitable temperament, adding to her charm in the ring. A credit to her owner for keeping her in such excellent form.

AVNSC Hound Puppy (4,3)

1. Stuart – Gentle Snip of Boskenna. Whippet – 7 months

A promising youngster of larger type but still pleasing in overall balance. Head is clean and refined with a correct bite. Moved well with good reach and drive, showing soundness for age. Rear still needs to tighten, which is expected at this stage of development and should improve with maturity. A quality puppy with good potential for the future. Best AVNSC Hound Puppy

AVNSC Hound Post Graduate (9,1)

1. Kenmare – Omega Huculska Dolina at Craigmills (Imp POL). Hamiltonstovare – 16 months

A striking young bitch who caught my eye the moment she entered the ring. Displays excellent breed type with a balanced outline and feminine strength. Head is well proportioned with a strong bite and complemented by a pleasing eye that enhances her expression. Movement was fluid and effortless, covering the ground with grace and purpose. Coat and overall presentation were of high quality. An impressive exhibit with outstanding ring presence. Extremely pleased to award Best AVNSC Hound and Best in Show.

2. Salkeld & Graham – Dalerafenn Follow a Dream JW. Whippet – 19 months

A quality exhibit that pushed hard for first place. Presents a lovely head with correct proportions and a strong bite, complemented by a dark, expressive eye. Coat is correct in texture and condition. Moved very well, showing freedom and balance with good reach and drive. Overall, a sound and elegant Whippet with excellent breed type and ring presence.

3. Hartland – Molesend Hazlenut at Fairleedale

AVNSC Hound Open (7,1)

1. Salkeld & Graham – Dalerafenn River Of Dreams. Whippet – 19 months

A quality exhibit with lovely, elegant movement that covered the ground with ease and grace. Head is elongated yet refined, complemented by a dark, expressive eye and correct bite. Presents a balanced outline and demonstrates soundness and breed type throughout. A stylish Whippet with excellent potential and ring presence.

2. Stuart – Kellitcreed Danger Digits with Boskenna. Beagle – 3 years

A small, compact bitch of pleasing type and balance. Head is well proportioned with lovely ears, expressive eye, and correct bite. Tail carriage is good, completing a neat and typical outline. Moved with ease and confidence, showing soundness and purpose throughout. A quality exhibit that reflects the essential characteristics of the breed.

3. Briant – Star Catcher from Sufayre

AVNSC Hound Veteran (2,0)

1. Hartland – Franjean Check Me Out at Fairleedale. Beagle – 11 years

A very eye-catching veteran presented in outstanding condition. Head is correct with pleasing proportions, complemented by a dark, expressive eye and well-set ears. Coat is of good texture and quality, and tail is well carried, completing a typical outline. Moved with ease and purpose, showing excellent soundness and freedom of stride—remarkable for age. A credit to the breed and to the owner for maintaining such superb condition. Delighted to award Best AVNSC Hound Veteran and Best Veteran in Show.

2. Wilson – Nicolas Dream. Whippet – 10½ years

A lovely veteran bitch who retains quality and breed type. Overall appearance is pleasing, with a refined head and balanced outline. Movement was sound but not as free or effortless as the first-place exhibit, which is understandable at this age. Displayed a little nervousness in the ring, yet handled well and showed her virtues.

AVNSC Pastoral Puppy (0,0)

AVNSC Pastoral Post Graduate (0,0)

AVNSC Pastoral Open (1,0)

1. Jasper – Pafaxen Rewrite The Stars. Pyrenean Mountain Dog – 22 months

A strong, well-developed youngster of impressive presence. Head is powerful and correctly proportioned, complemented by an excellent bite. Eyes are large and expressive, adding to the breed’s characteristic gentle appearance. Tail is well set and carried in line with the back. Movement was generally sound and covered the ground well, though a little loose at times, which should improve with maturity. A quality exhibit showing strength and type. Delighted to award Best AVNSC Pastoral.

AVNSC Pastoral Veteran (0,0)

AVNSC Utility Puppy (0,0)

AVNSC Utility Post Graduate (1,0)

1 Fawcus – Live Wire Making Magic. Standard Poodle – 19 months

A young exhibit of pleasing type and outline. Initially very nervous, which affected the ability to go over the dog thoroughly, but settled well with patience. Once relaxed, moved with freedom and balance, showing sound construction and elegance typical of the breed. Best AVNSC Utility

AVNSC Utility Open (1,0)

1 Matches – Bowcara Crystal Roase. Tibetan Spaniel – 6 years

A mature exhibit with a pleasing head and typical expression. Displayed some nervousness and excitement in the ring, which affected overall composure. Bite was undershot, which is a fault under the breed standard and should be noted. Movement was acceptable, though lacked the confidence and fluidity expected. A dog with some positive features but room for improvement in presentation and overall balance.

AVNSC Utility Veteran (0,0)

AVNSC Working Puppy (0,0)

AVNSC Working Post Graduate (0,0)

AVNSC Working Open (0,0)

AVNSC Working Veteran (0,0)

AVNSC Toy Puppy (0,0)

AVNSC Toy Post Graduate (4,1)

1 Chapman – Thekop’s Princess Rose Daltonian. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel – 2 years. A compact and well-balanced exhibit of excellent breed type. Head is particularly pleasing, with soft expression enhanced by a dark, lustrous eye and well-set ears framing the face beautifully. Muzzle is of correct length and proportion, contributing to the classic Cavalier look. Coat of rich ruby colour is presented in good condition. Overall, a quality dog with elegance and substance, moving freely and confidently. Delighted to award Best AVNSC Toy.

2 Jenkinson – Kensequi Rascal Red Velvet. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel – 2 years.

A quality exhibit, slightly larger in size than the first but still maintaining good overall balance and breed type. Head is lovely, with soft expression and correct proportions, complemented by well-set ears and a pleasing outline. Movement was sound and free, showing confidence and purpose. A well-presented dog with substance and elegance, true to the characteristics of the breed.

AVNSC Toy Open (3,1)

1 Wood – Cavohana Colors Of The Wind. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel – 2 years

A well-presented exhibit showing good breed characteristics. Movement was sound and free, maintaining balance and confidence. Head is pleasing with large, expressive eyes. Bite is correct, and front is straight, contributing to an overall tidy outline. A quality dog with substance and elegance.

2 Jenkinson – My Little Star Lights. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel – 5 years

A mature exhibit of larger type, presenting a sound and balanced outline. Movement was free and confident, showing good drive and purpose. Overall quality is evident, though on the day I preferred the first for overall balance and refinement. A well-presented dog.

AVNSC Toy Veteran (1,0)

1 Chapman – Kinvaar Raindrops On Roses at Daltonian. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel – 7-year-old bitch

A mature bitch of pleasing type, showing quality and balance. Head is lovely, with a soft expression enhanced by a dark eye. Topline is excellent, maintaining a level back both standing and on the move. Movement was sound and free, demonstrating confidence and purpose. A well-presented exhibit, true to breed characteristics and still retaining elegance with age. Best AVNSC Veteran and Reserve Best Veteran in Show

AV Puppy (1,0)

1 Stuart – Gentle Snip of Boskenna

AV Junior (5,0)

1 Hartland – Molesend Hazlenut at Fairleedale. Beagle – 1 year old

A young hound of pleasing type, showing sound and balanced movement with good reach and drive. Head is attractive with correct proportions, complemented by well-set ears and a tail carried gaily as required by the breed standard. Overall, a quality exhibit with promise for the future.

2 Stuart – Boskenna’s Wicked Witch. Beagle – 17 months

A well-balanced youngster of pleasing type. Moved nicely with sound, easy stride and good overall carriage. Head, ears, and tail all present well, contributing to a typical outline. Overall a nice exhibit, though on the day I preferred the first for overall quality and finish.

AV Yearling (3,1)

1 Hartland – Molesend Hazlenut at Fairleedale.

2 Fawcus – Live Wire Making Magic

AV Open (6,2)

1 Nokes – Goldpaw Five To Midnight

2 Stuart – Kellitcreed Danger Digits with Boskenna

3 Wilson – Nicolas Start

AV Qualified For Crufts 2024

1 Nokes – Trebus Tanselle at Goldpaw

2 Chapman – Thekop’s Princess Rose Daltonian

3 Reily – Wish Maker for Sufayre

AV Special Radius

1 Jasper – Pafaxen Rewrite The Stars

2 Graham – Game Changer for Sufayre

3 Stuart – Boskenna’s Wicked Witch.

AV Veteran (2,1)

1 Chapman - Kinvaar Raindrops On Roses at Daltonian

AV Vintage

1 Hartland - Hartland – Franjean Check Me Out at Fairleedale.

Judge

Clark Fahey

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