Lancashire Heeler Association

Vulnerable Native Breeds

Sunday 24th August 2025

Judge – Mrs Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale)

Manchester Terriers

I would like to thank the officers and committee for their kind invitation to judge at this unique show. It is wonderful to see all the VNB’s all under one roof. A huge thank you to all the exhibitors for the honour of your lovely dogs, they were a pleasure to judge

Special Yearling (2,0)

2 nice siblings, who could easily swap places

1. Mr & Mrs Bratcher - Rattustrap Dark Island By Carnifex

A smart and feminine 16-month-old bitch with a pleasing outline when stacked. I appreciated her overall appearance, including her size and femininity. She has a wedge-shaped head that is well proportioned, featuring a lovely dark almond eye and a keen expression. Her neck is slightly arched, and she has good depth in her ribcage, along with a nicely filled forechest. She displays a good topline and underline, moving well in all directions.

2. Bailey & Hancock - Rattustrap Crimes At Night

This dog is a litter brother to the winner and of a good type with many admirable qualities. He has a well-proportioned silhouette, possessing both substance and masculine elegance. He is keen and alert to his handler. Having a nicely balanced wedge-shaped head, flat skull, and dark, almond-shaped eyes. His neck is a good length, flowing smoothly into his topline, and he has depth to the brisket. He moves well, showing good drive from the rear, although he wasn't quite as tidy in front today. He is presented in excellent condition.

Post Graduate (3,0)

1. Bailey & Hancock - Rattustrap Crimes At Night

Repeat SY

2. Gray & Travis - Clanmarshal Edwardian Star

This three-year-old dog has a shapely outline. He features a masculine, wedge-shaped head with a flat skull of good length and dark eyes, although he wasn’t very attentive with his ears today. His neck is slightly arched, and he has a deep brisket with a nicely filled front and good spring in his ribcage. He moves with a positive footfall, though he seemed to lack some enthusiasm today.

3. Mr Earle - Rattustrap Beer Humbug

Limit (2,1)

1. Mr & Mrs Davies-Brown - Wystry Agony And Ecstasy JW

This two-year-old dog has much to commend him. He displays a lovely, balanced outline in profile and is presented in hard, muscular condition. His masculine, wedge-shaped head features a dark, intelligent eye and well-placed ears. He has a good length of neck, with a well let down chest and a nice fill in the forechest, allowing his legs to be positioned well beneath him. There is a slight arch over his loin, and he moves with drive and good footfall. - RBOB

Open Dog (5,2)

1. Mr & Mrs Warner - Ch Talanors Time For Fun ShCEx

Super dog who is nearing 7 years of age and is in excellent condition. He is keen, alert, and a pleasure to go over. When standing, he displays a pleasing outline, compact with good substance while still retaining his elegance. He has a lovely headpiece with neatly placed ears and dark, almond-shaped eyes. His body is well developed, with depth to the brisket, and he maintains a correct topline with good tail carriage. Using his well-muscled hindquarters, he moves cleanly and true. - BOB

2. Mr & Mrs Bratcher - Rattustrap Dark Matters At Carnifex

 This is a 6-year-old dog with a slightly finer frame than the winner, yet he has a shapely outline. He has a masculine, wedge-shaped head and dark, almond-shaped eyes. Although his ears aren't as settled, they convey a keen and alert expression. He has sufficient depth to his body, complemented by a nice underline and topline. His hindquarters display lovely muscle tone, and he moves cleanly in all directions.

3. Mr & Mrs Davies-Brown - Wystry Dempsey’s Tipple JW

Open Bitch (1,0)

1. Gray & Travis - Ruffagga Ghealaich Bhaigh Von Clanmarshal

Hard to believe that this bitch is 9 1/2 years old. She has a very feminine and shapely outline. Her head is well proportioned, featuring a pleasing wedge shape. While she's not using her ears much today, she has a lovely dark eye, clean cheeks, and neatly fitting flews. She has a good length of neck and a well sprung ribcage, showing the correct topline. Her movement is driven from the rear, appearing parallel with good width behind. Although her tan is beginning to fade a little, the thumbprints are still visible. She demonstrates remarkable muscle tone for her age. A real credit to her owners. BV

Veteran (2,1)

1. Gray & Travis - Ruffagga Ghealaich Bhaigh Von Clanmarshal

Repeat Open Bitch