Huddersfield & District Canine Association

Huddersfield & District Canine Association

21st September 2025

My thanks to the committee of the Huddersfield and District Canine Association for the kind invitation to judge at their Premier Open Show, which also celebrated the 125th Anniversary – a fabulous achievement. My best wishes for the associations continued success.

Despite being greeted by glorious autumnal sunshine, there had been heavy downpours in the days prior to the show rending the outside rings inaccessible, all judging to place indoors.

AV Import Register Gundog.

No entries.

Golden Retriever.

Puppy (1)

1. Smith Godmarker Alderbaran Mature gent, in good dene coat, balanced to the fore and rear, good rib, level topline and appealing head, lovely round feet, would prefer a touch less length of loin, moved well if a touch close behind, put on a good show and was well presented. BP.

Junior (2)

1. Smith Goldmarker Luminora Litter sister to the winner of puppy, sadly she was upset by an individual on entering the ring, nonetheless she gathered herself together, liked her outline and feminine head, her happy disposition, clean coming and going and made the most of the good size ring, a pleasure to judge. Could easily swop places with her brother.

Postgraduate (5,2)

1. Robbins & Rowark Brekswood Honey Bee JW A mature 2-year-old in super coat, shown in great condition, I liked her head and expression, well off for type and of correct proportions, moved well going around, could be tidier coming towards. Good neck into well-made shoulders and scores in rib. RBOB.

2. Williams Lamryn Star Of The Sea JW A less mature bitch, with a lot to like, her eye was a touch pronounced for my taste, but appreciated her good straight coat, bend of stiles, lovely neck into well made shoulders, round feet and her disposition.

Open (3,1)

1. Williams Auristela Lady Luck At Lamryn Mature bitch of lovely substance and bone, a little unsettled at the outset but she soon settled, good topline, can look stuffy in the neck but improved, scores in construction to the fore, would prefer less weight to complete and otherwise pleasing picture. BOB.

2. Staniland Bermary Sweet Child of Mine A sweet feminine bitch, out of coat today, which made her appear longer on leg, scores in coat and coat and topline on the move she is relaxed, easy and sound, liked her temperament and attitude.

Irish Setter.

Puppy (1).

1. Lorrimer Gwendariff Yellowhammer (IKC) Upstanding male, lots of enthusiasm and keen to show off all his attributes, lovely long neck, striking head, correct bone for age, in angles he is just right, with a super coat emerging, deep chest and on the move he has a long easy stride, an exciting prospect show showed very well. BP.

Junior (0).

Postgraduate (2,1).

1. Bisby Meadowfoot Wild One A pleasing bitch of good size, with much to like, nothing overdone, good depth of chest, lovely topline, well bent stifles and good coat, pretty head and eye, on the move she was unsettled pulling away from her handler today, which was a shame. BOB.

Open (1)

AVNSC Gundog.

Puppy (6,2)

1. Rayner & Maskell Enjager Elegance for Brownbank JW Weimaraner nearly 12 months at a lovely age and maturing at the right pace, lovely correct bone, well off for length of body giving correct proportions, medium size and in super condition, lovely long shoulders and well bent stifles sound going around. BAVNSC puppy.

2. Morrow Ruember’s Rose to Fame Labrador, liked this bitch and thought she was unlucky to meet one, balanced fore and rear, good body, very pretty in head and expression, easy to handle, thought she had many attributes and a bright future.

Junior (3,1)

1. Morrow Ruember’s Remember Me Labrador much to like but a little loose in topline at the moment, scores in forechest and layback of shoulder, well off for rib, could use a little more angulation to the rear but showed very well.

2. Blomfield Teverlarni Who’s That Girl At Woodland Blue A young Bracco with the sweetest nature, but not feeling the most confident this morning, but got better as the class went one. She is balanced in angulation with lovely rib, and the most melting expression just needs a little more confidence.

Postgraduate (3,1)

1. Merritt Sperant Chocolate Cosmos JW GSP bitch in super condition, very feminine correct proportions with a square body, lovely rear angles and a typical head of good size and substance, moved well, would benefit from a touch more depth.

2. Kemp-Taylor Quesnha’s Strawberry Swing An English Setter with much to like, lacked a little impulsion on the move, but good coat, lovely deep colour, pleasing head and eye and showed well. Just not her day today.

Open (8,3)

1. Isherwood Sh Ch Gunalt Schweppes at Calydene JW Weimaraner what a show boy, shown in super condition with a width of first and second thigh many would envy, lovely outline, so typical all male, medium sized of correct proportions, I was smitten at first glance and my opinion didn’t change, headed a super class. BAVNSC, Group 1 and RBIS.

2. Sanderson Whitgun U’Can’t Touch This At Walwal JW A stunning Bracco bitch lovely head and just right in body appreciated her angles and depth on the move she has that typical easy gait we look for, today, she just lost out slightly on the hard condition of 1, but another worthy bitch.

Gundog Group.

1. Isherwood Sh Ch Gunalt Schweppes At Caleydene JW. Judged this one earlier and if anything he improved as the day went one, he came into the small ring and commanded it, showed beautifully and moved around the small ring with a long easy stride.

2. Hodgkin-Rutherford Sh Ch Smogetsu Twinkle You Tinkerbell at Chanderhill (Imp Fin). Pushed one all the way, superbly presented, lovely coat, head appealed and moved well, a pleasure to judge and a most worthy place.

3. Sinclar Chataway Dress Tartan At Duclarus JW ShCEx OSW A truly merry Cocker Spaniel, show in the best of coat and condition, quite the eye catcher, just as lovely to handle as she was on the more.

4. Chandler Yorkshire Rose. This welshie oozed type and demonstrated what an adorable temperament this breed has, not showing her age, she stood so typical in outline and so sound on the move, lovely head and expression.

Gundog Puppy Group.

1. Calvert Elazlan Elle For Leather English Springer Right from the top draw, another one that has a type many would envy, the very best of coats, and shes spot on all over for her age, a bright future awaits I’m sure.

2. Hodgkinson-Rutherford Cooishka Girl On Fire From Chanderhill SWD. Cheeky youngster, full of personality, super to go over and coordinated for one so young, just right and showed very well.

3. Rayner & Maskell Enjager Elegance for Brownbank JW Weimaraner. Impeccably handled and presented, it was a joy to see this one again, so very sound and typical in outline, a pleasure to reassess.

4. Smith Goldermarker Alderebaran Golden Retriever Had settled a little from earlier in the day and was more settled and coordinated on the move and showed well.

AV Gundog Veteran.

1. Sanderson Sh Ch Owlspoint Trouble Again JW ShCex OSW Upstanding Bracco in super condition, shows so very well, appreciated his body and rib, correct angles, lovely bone, pasterns and head and expression, didn’t stop using his fleshy nostrils, and moved soundly with the typical gait.

2. Merritt Brownsview Arrows Flygte With Sperant VW A lovely 9-year-old GSP bitch with the sweetest of temperaments, her tail didn’t stop wagging, correct size and bone with a kind eye, muzzle a touch deep for my preference.

AV Stakes.

Puppy (32,)

1. Drady Indiko Fire and Ice Mini Longhaired Dachshund, shown in super condition, lovely head and expression, good length of lead, balanced and moved so soundly. Lovely coat emgerhing all just right for age.

2. Copping & Philips Jaeva Cotton Trader Jack Russell Terrier, lovely cheery exhibit good harsh jacket, super dorechest, well off for muscle tone, pleasing head and expression.

Junior (28,21)

1. Gee Watercroft Showboat Norfolk lovely jacket and outline, correct bone, good dentition and lovely dark eye and nose, showed very well in a ring full of larger and giant breeds, testimont to character.

2. Mackfall Africaner Zavanna Breeze RR a lovely bitch with clean outline, lovely well nailed feet balanced and moderate by correct with super head and expression well off for body, maturing nicely, moved around the small ring unperturbed.

Open (39,7)

1. Chandler Changel Yorkshire Rose WSS as before. Lovely.

2. Allsopp Aqualita It’s a Miracle Rough Collie – 6 year old Rough Collie, super coat, lovely head and expression, beautifully handled, profile movement was lovely with a clean steady gait, shown to best advantage.

Gundog Citizen Dog (27,19)

1. Jenkinson Irisaddition Victorious With Ellishar JW Beardie Collie, struck me immediately lovely balance correct topline correct texture coat, moved effortlessly and soundly and was by some margin my class winner today.

2. Arden Annavah Star Above Madika AW (S) Beagle, super showy exhibit well off for angulation to the fore and rear, lovely houndy head, tail never stopped and showed very well.

Best in Show.

BIS Roulston Kentwone Boston To IvyJewl What a smart wire fox, with the harshest of jackets, super hard condition, typical temperament, in the hardest of conditions, showed and moved with real style and couldn’t be denied today.

RBIS Isherwood Sh Ch Gunalt Schweppes At Caleydene JW Sent through from AVNSC and the Gundog Group earlier in day and just got better, his style and type is undeniable and I was delighted to see him make the final line up in excellent company.

Best Puppy in Show.

Gee Watercroft Time After Time. Norfolk Terrier. What a future this one has, well forward, super in body and coat and best of heads and expressions, moved around the ring with a determination and confidence that others lacked today.

Calvert Elazlan Elle For Leather. English Springer Spaniel This sweet little lady was tiring a touch, regrettably as it cost her higher honours, I have no doubt that like the Norfolk we’ll be seeing more of them, credit to her handler who reminded unflustered despite being tested in true springer style!

Best Veteran in Show.

Heslop Tianola Chasing Shadwows (Re-Imp). Standard Poodle. Caught my eye immediately and the combination commanded the ring, moved so freely with a long stride in a difficult ring, super coat, very well presented, lovely black colour and showing so signs of age whatsoever. Credit to the young handler here, who did a first-class job.

Sanderson Sh Ch Owlspoint Trouble Again JW ShCEx OSW A superb Bracco who didn’t appear to tire a jot, despite the long day, correct gait for the breed, lovely outline and in great condition, pushed one all the way today, a lovely, relaxed temperament completed the overall image.

Judge; Jennifer Millard