Bolton & Deane Kennel Association

Bolton & Deane Kennel Association Open Show Sunday 17 August 2025

Many thanks to the committee for their kind hospitality and this wonderful invitation to judge the Gundogs, Group and my first general Open Show BIS. I had the most fantastic day. My 2 very able stewards kept things moving nicely along for me, so thanks to Pauline and Jodie. And, of course, thanks to the many exhibitors who gave me the opportunity to go over their beautiful dogs and for accepting my decisions most graciously.

German Shorthaired Pointer Puppy

1st - Best Puppy, Puppy Group 2

Brown & Burns’ Magregor Four Letter Word for Pothouse

A lovely class of puppies, headed by this handsome young male who stood out for his size, substance, and overall breed type. The most together of the three, he displays a classic head that is developing well, with good depth to brisket, sufficient forechest, ample bone, and neat, compact feet. He is clean through the neck and shoulders, held his topline both standing and moving, and drove well from a well muscled rear with short, strong hocks.

2nd - Brown & Burns’ Magregor Super Nude Around Pothouse

Not quite as advanced in development as his littermate, lacking some of the depth and substance at this stage, and not quite as steady on the move. However, the essentials are all there he just needs a little more time to mature, which he certainly has.

3rd - Brown & Filby’s Desjiem Rebel Rebel (AI)

Junior

1st - Brown & Burns’ Magregor Four Letter Word for Pothouse - Repeat of 1st in Puppy.

2nd - Brown & Burns’ Magregor Super Nude Around Pothouse – Repeat of 2nd in Puppy.

Post Graduate

1st - Bretherton’s Seasham Ring My Bell

A 20-month-old young lady who is maturing very nicely. She presents correct proportions, a moderate forechest, and a good neck flowing into well laid shoulders. Balanced angulation both front and rear, with enough bone. Feet could be a little tighter, but she held a strong topline both stacked and on the move. Moved out positively, though slightly close behind going away.

Open

1st - Best of Breed, Group 1, Reserve Best in Show

Brown & Filby’s Sh Ch Winterwell That’ll Do for Desjiem JW

A mature 5-year-old bitch in peak condition who absolutely pulled out all the stops and really pushed BIS hard. She presented a stunning picture, standing in her gleaming short coat. Beautiful to go over, with everything flowing seamlessly. Correct head, strong neck leading into well laid shoulders, well sprung ribs, a short loin, and a rock solid topline. She has the bone, substance, and muscle tone to match, with balanced angulation front and rear. Excellent width through both first and second thighs, short hocks, and she moved around the ring with effortless accuracy and drive, like she could go all day.

Pointer Puppy

1st - Best Puppy, Puppy Group 3

Radcliffe’s Sniperay Secret Affair

A class of very promising puppies, headed up by this lovely young bitch who presented an elegant, flowing outline and didn’t disappoint on the move. She has a correct head with desired slight dish and defined stop. Her muscular neck flows into long, well laid shoulders. Brisket reaches to the elbow, correct oval bone, neat feet, and held her topline both standing and moving. Used her tail to good advantage on the move, enhancing the overall picture.

2nd - Booth’s Lundgarth Ticket to Fly

Another quality youngster with a well-proportioned head, defined stop, and a long neck with slight arch. She has lovely balanced angulation with good width to first and second thighs with muscle developing. Held her topline nicely, but not quite as positive on the move as 1st, showing a slightly high-stepping front action.

3rd - Bush’s Piasharn Anny Bonny

Junior

1st - Booth & Oddie’s Lundgarth Fly the Flag

Littermate to the 2nd placed puppy, and very similar remarks apply. She has a good head and neck, long shoulders, and correct substance throughout. Ribs are well sprung, short coupled, and a beautifully developed rear with muscular thighs and well turned stifles. Feet are OK, and she moved out soundly and confidently.

Post Graduate

1st - Bush’s Piasharn Breaking the Law

A 2-year-old bitch who appeared slightly uncomfortable when stacked, but relaxed on the move, holding her topline with ease. Attractive head with good neck and shoulder construction. She has better angulation and tighter feet than 2nd. Tail well set and used effectively on the move.

2nd - Booth’s Piasharn Rocka Rolla

A 5-year-old male of good type undeniably masculine in appearance and presence. Correct head with defined stop and pronounced occiput, high set ears, and developed lips. Strong neck fits cleanly into well laid shoulders. Straight front legs with good oval bone, well muscled throughout, and moved with drive and purpose.

Open

1st - Best of Breed

Radcliffe’s Sh Ch Sniperay Edge of Glory JW

A stunning bitch in peak condition. She is beautiful in profile, with an appealing, balanced head and soft, gentle expression. Her long, slightly arched neck flows into long, sloping shoulders and continues straight through her topline to her tail. Brisket reaches the elbow; ribs are well sprung and carried well back to a short, slightly arched loin. Her rear is well developed with excellent muscle tone. Moved with a steady, ground covering, effortless stride.

Retriever Flatcoat Puppy

1st - Best Puppy, Puppy Group 4

Walker & Robert’s Seasham Frida at Gloi

A happy and outgoing young bitch enjoying her time in the ring. She has a lovely head with a flat skull, slight stop, and a mischievous glint in her eye. Neat, well set small ears. Strong neck flows smoothly into well laid shoulders, continuing through her topline and correctly set tail. Good legs and bone with neat, round feet. Chest has good depth and ribs show correct gradual spring, leading to a short loin. Dense, quality coat and correct tail carriage. Moved well with purpose.

Junior

1st - Best of Breed

Walker & Robert’s Gloi Dubh Mormear JW

A lovely 14-month-old male, he has a beautifully moulded head with a clean neck, strong forechest, and good width and depth of chest. Well ribbed back with a short, strong loin. Moderately angulated with well let down hocks. Presented in gleaming coat and hard, muscular condition. Moved out straight and true on quality bone and neat feet. A very complete young dog.

2nd - Leavy’s Wychwizard Painted Lady

An attractive 15-month-old bitch with a pleasing overall profile. Correct moulded head with slight stop. Good flow through neck and shoulder, well-boned with tidy feet. Enough forechest, flat foreribs with gentle spring, leading to short couplings. Balanced angulation, good muscle tone, and moved out soundly holding her topline.

3rd - Pierce’s Wychwizard Forester at Tarnmillcrag

Post Graduate

1st - Pierce’s Wychwizard Forester at Tarnmillcrag

Placed 3rd in the previous class and littermate to the 2nd placed bitch there. More relaxed here, allowing for a better assessment. His movement improved and was more coordinated. Good head with kind expression, strong neck, good body, correct bone, legs and feet. Still slightly untidy coming toward, but overall, there is a lot to like here.

2nd - Walker & Robert’s Gloi Dubh Lady Muck JW

A 5-year-old bitch who presents a pleasing overall picture, though not quite the balance of the winner, being a little shorter in neck. Shown in lovely coat and condition. Good bone and substance, with good legs and feet. Moderate angulation. Moved positively, although a touch wide in front.

Open

1st - Walker & Robert’s Gloi Dubh Christopher Robin JW

A handsome male who wasn’t cooperating today, making things difficult for his handler. Nonetheless, he impressed for his overall make, shape, and substance. Well muscled and shown in excellent condition. Correct head, neck, and shoulder. Balanced angulation, good legs, though feet could be a little tighter. Movement was a bit untidy as he appeared distracted and searching for his owner, but he’s a quality dog.

Retriever Golden Puppy

1st - Best Puppy

Forrest’s Orlagold Major Tom

A well-made 10-month-old male in beautiful coat. Balanced and well chiselled head and skull with good breadth, muzzle has width, and depth. He has a defined stop, dark eye and nose and ears of good size and set. Neck of good length, with appropriate muscle for his age. Straight, well boned legs and neat, round feet. Well laid shoulders with good return of upper arm. Ribs are deep, sprung and carried well back into a short loin and he held his topline. Moved well in front and profile, although a little weak behind at present, I expect this will improve as he matures and muscles up.

Junior

1st - Grindey’s Bramstead Lovely Jubbly

A lovely lady with a beautiful headpiece and kind expression. Balanced in profile and good to go over, having all the attributes of well laid shoulders, good bone, level topline, depth and spring to ribs, short loin and balanced angulation. She moved positively though just a shade close behind.

2nd - Marshall’s Cadwst Spring River

A 15-month-old male with a pleasing profile, though I would prefer a slightly longer foreface to better balance the skull. In full coat and developing well in body and muscle tone. He has lovely bone, good feet and balanced angulation. Moved more positively behind than the winner.

Post Graduate

1st - Harvey’s Shebelta Sweet Charlotte JW

This bitch was very appealing. Balanced head with dark pigment to eye rims and nose, and defined occiput. Muscular neck of good length set smoothly into front assembly. Long shoulder blade, well laid back, with equal return of upper arm. Well boned legs and round feet. Level topline with good depth of chest and well-sprung ribs carried back to a short, strong loin. Moved out well though I would prefer a slightly lower tail carriage.

2nd - Grindey’s Bramstead Lovely Jubbly - Repeat of 1st in Junior.

3rd - Marshall’s Cadwst Spring River

RES - Liggins & Hodges Swanavly Popsy’s Legacy at Nunsbrook (IMP SRB)

Open

1st - Best of Breed

Walker & Robert’s Lamancha Trust Your Heart with Gloi JW

A beautifully balanced girl in all respects. Lovely, well chiselled head with balanced skull and foreface, well set ears, and dark eye, rim, and nose pigment. Clean, muscular neck of moderate length flows smoothly into well laid shoulders and balanced return of upper arm. Legs are well under her with moderate forechest. Well boned legs and round, well kept feet. Rock solid topline with ideal tail set and carriage. Deep body with long ribs, short strong loin, well bent stifles, and excellent width and power to first and second thigh. She moved with driving, true movement.

2nd - Liggins & Hodges Silver Passion Glam Fashion at Nunsbrook JW (IMP DEU)

Another very balanced dog with a pleasing outline and in excellent condition. Coat was lovely, body deep with well sprung ribs and a level topline, front and rear angulation was balanced. Appeared very down on his pasterns today, but this did not adversely affect his movement.

3rd - Grindey’s Bramstead Lovely Jubbly

RES - Millington’s Golmas Guard of Honour at Jarabees JW

VHC - Murray’s Shebelta Soul Man

Retriever Labrador Puppy

1st - Best Puppy, Best of Breed

Holden’s Flyenpygs in Blankets

This lad topped a very nice puppy class and the later classes, thanks to his movement and condition. Not quite 7-months-old, he is developing well. Shows good width and breadth to skull, defined stop, strong muzzle and flews. Neck is strong, setting well into well laid back shoulders with balanced return of upper arm for correct angulation. Well boned legs, deep chest with barrel ribs, level topline, short couplings, and developing rear. Correct tail set and carriage. Moved very well, covering the ground freely.

2nd - Gordon-Smith & Bibby’s Meadowline Whizz Bang at Bruxinho

A lovely pup, though not quite as balanced as the first, currently needing a bit more leg length. Attractive head with keen expression, clean neck and shoulders, held her topline well. Well boned, well ribbed, and balanced angulation. Moved well.

3rd - Bold’s Lakemeadow Gilbert’s Gift

RES - Robertson’s Tweedledum Dippety Do of Eavora

Junior

1st - Holden’s Flyenpygs in Blankets - Repeat of 1st in Puppy.

2nd - Thompson & Gordon-Smith’s Exelby Botis at Meadowline

A 10-month-old with a pleasing head showing work in it. Slightly heavy over the shoulders at present. Maintained a good topline, good tail set and carriage, with balanced angulation throughout. Movement a little loose coming toward but should tighten as he matures.

Post Graduate

1st - Holden’s Flyenpygs in Blankets - Repeat of 1st in Puppy.

2nd - Nuttall & Topping’s Oakhouse Orl or Nothing Gamblegate

A 2-year-old bitch and my notes say good everything. Lovely shape and outline. Balanced angulation, barrel ribbing, and in excellent condition. Just slightly erratic on the move today which affected overall impression.

3rd - Bailey’s Harrop Ravenheart of Marlucove

Open

1st - Proctor’s Lejie Sugar Almond at Penkaric

At nearly 4-year-old this is a quality bitch with much to like. Appealing in head, with good length and strength through neck and into a well constructed front. Strong topline, lovely bone, good depth and width to body, well ribbed back. Carried too much weight today, which slightly detracted from overall balance. Moved well with purpose.

2nd - Smith’s Plyenpyg Jurgen Chopp JW

An 18-month-old male with lovely breed type. Well proportioned head with correct expression, correct front assembly, good body, and excellent bone. Otter tail correctly set and used well. Rear movement was strong, but front pasterns were loose coming toward, which impacted overall balance on the move.

Spaniel Cocker Puppy

1st - Best Puppy, Puppy Group 1

Walton’s Chataway Let’s Jive

Wow - a truly stunning pup who owned the ring from the moment he entered. Full of style, balance, attitude, and breed character. Presents a beautiful outline when stacked. Lovely head with correct stop, lobular ears well feathered and set in line with dark, expressive eyes with close fitting rims. Clean, muscular neck of correct length with no throatiness. Well laid shoulders and balanced return of upper arm. Strong bone and excellent feet. Compact, well proportioned body with deep, well sprung ribs and short, wide loin. Well developed rear with good bend of stifle and short hocks. Used his tail to full effect and moved with real panache, covering the ground effortlessly. Loved him.

2nd - Davies’ Sharemead Legacy for Kerriglow

Another quality puppy who should do very well. 8-month-old male with excellent balance and a pleasing outline. Correct head, ear, and eye, clean through neck and front assembly. Deep and wide through body, well ribbed back, short loin, well boned legs, and good feet. Moved soundly, covering the ground with ease.

3rd - Morris’ Riondel Masquerade in Blu

RES - Tompkins & Cowell’s Tortspaws Mr Blu

Junior

1st - Nicholas & Wildman’s Oktum Wishful Thinking

A quality bitch displaying all the hallmarks of the breed. Balanced head with correct stop and well set ears. Clean through neck and shoulders, lovely forehand construction, well boned legs and neat, tight feet. Held her topline well, used her tail correctly, and showed typical bustling movement.

2nd - Eisen’s Crankwoods Quick Step

A 15-month-old male who is developing nicely. Pleasing head with clean neck and throat. Sloping shoulders and well matched upper arm provide good forehand assembly. Strong in body, well sprung ribs, level topline, and good rear with correct tail carriage. Moved well, though he was more settled in Post Graduate.

Post Graduate

1st - Proudler’s Kimapa Kwackers Kwtch

A typical merry cocker with great attitude. Presents a lovely picture when stacked, with her tail never stopping - full of exuberance. Lovely head with soft expression and a sparkle in her dark eye. Moderate neck into sloping shoulders, good return of upper arm, well boned legs placed well under. Compact and deep through body, with well sprung ribs and a strong rear. Tail well set and carried. Moved with drive, covering ground easily and accurately from a well muscled rear.

2nd - Eisen’s Crankwoods Quick Step - Repeat of 2nd in Junior.

3rd - Kita-Oakes & Oakes’ Ludzska Royal Quest

RES - Mason’s Leechbaby Hot Shoe Shuffle to Sandlauga

VHC - Bradbury & Mather’s Kyna Crystal Clear

Open

1st - Best of Breed, Group 4

Proudler’s Kimapa Kwackers Kalon JW

Pulled out all the stops today to win from a strong entry of quality cockers. I’ve admired him as a youngster and was delighted to get hands on and he didn’t disappoint. Now 2-years-old and maturing well, presented in excellent coat and condition. Beautiful head with square muzzle and distinct stop, well covered ears. Clean through neck and throat, lovely forehand construction balanced by a powerful rear. Well rounded rump, correct croup, ideal tail set. Well boned legs, neat padded feet. Moved with true, typical cocker action, driving effortlessly around the ring.

2nd - Mason’s Sandlauga Soul Man

A lovely older male who thoroughly deserved his place. 8-years-old but showing no signs of it. Appealing outline and head, strong through neck, shoulder, and topline. Deep, well ribbed body, excellent bone, and correct angulation front and rear. In super condition and moved with strength and purpose from well muscled hindquarters.

3rd - Eisen’s Kerriglow Black Dove JW

RES - Daniels’ Heluin Take Applause

VHC - Walton’s Annaside Let’s Dance

Spaniel English Springer Junior

1st - Best of Breed

House’s Gleadsbury Mad About the Boy

Stood alone but well deserved his place. 15-month-old male, maturing along pleasing lines. Slightly rounded skull, balanced with a well proportioned foreface. Good chiselling beneath the eyes and correct depth to flew. Nicely feathered ears set correctly and lying close. Clean through the throat, with a moderate forechest. Neck of good length flowing neatly into well laid shoulders and balanced return of upper arm. Chest has sufficient depth and breadth with well sprung ribs carried well back to a short, strong loin. Moderate rear angulation with well developed thighs. Moved soundly, though a little close behind.

Post Graduate

1st - House’s Gleadsbury Mad About the Boy - Repeat of 1st in Junior.

Spaniel Welsh Springer Junior

1st - Best Puppy

Philipson’s Menstonia Endless Dreams

A lovely 9-month-old male with an eye catching outline and quality throughout. Beautiful coat with clean, rich markings. Slight dome to skull, with good chiselling below dark, expressive eyes with tight fitting rims. Correct stop, balanced muzzle, and small, well shaped ears set correctly, all contributing to a typical, soft expression. Clean through the throat with a lengthy, muscular neck flowing smoothly into well laid sloping shoulders. Good forechest, strong bone, and neat round feet - still showing some puppy knuckle. Balanced body proportions, with correct topline and underline. Muscular rear developing well with moderate angulation. Moved soundly around the ring, though a little wide coming towards.

Post Graduate

1st - Yacoub’s Lathmoor’s Felka

A 4-year-old bitch of pleasing make and shape, shown in good coat and condition. Feminine head with nice work, well placed ears and kind expression. Good forehand and balanced rear assembly. Compact body with correct height to length proportions. She moved well, though slightly unsure at times which showed in her tail carriage.

Open

1st - Best of Breed, Group 3

Howarth’s Ferndel Starry Eyes

A quality 4-year-old bitch, beautifully presented and in excellent condition. Classic, feminine head with a kind, intelligent expression. Strong, clean neck with slight arch, flowing smoothly into well laid shoulders. Well boned legs and a lovely ribbed body with a strong loin. Hindquarters are muscular with moderate angulation, giving her the drive to power around the ring with ease. Feet could be tighter, but she was handled to full advantage and showed herself beautifully.

2nd - Philipson’s Laithmoor’s Red Grenadine JW

A lovely 7-year-old male who typifies the breed. Balanced, masculine head with typical expression and well set ears. Clean, muscular neck leading into correctly sloping shoulders and balanced return of upper arm. Well boned legs with body proportions that match in both length and height. Deep through chest and rib, short coupled, with a well muscled rear. Moved with purpose and drive, maintaining his shape on the move.

AVNSC Puppy

1st - Best AVNSC Puppy

Hart’s Gilliegrae So Berry Excited

A promising youngster who was the most together in the class today. Coat developing as expected for age. Head showing good breadth, with a good stop and balanced muzzle. Moderate neck with slight arch, clean through the throat. Forechest developing nicely. Well laid shoulders with a good return of upper arm, though a little out at elbow at present. Strong oval bone. Chest is deep with some spring to ribs. Rear is showing developing muscle, well bent stifles and short hocks. Moved best of the pups in this class today, covering the ground well, just a little loose coming towards.

2nd - Pilkington’s Albadhu Playing With Fire at Baycross

8-month-old male who is currently at an awkward stage of development. Pleasing head with balanced proportions and well set ears. Dark, expressive eye. Slight arch to the neck, which flows cleanly into well laid shoulders. Chest and rib developing as expected at this age, though he wasn’t holding his topline particularly well today. Appeared more relaxed and balanced when free standing than on the stack. Moved OK, though pasterns still need to tighten with maturity.

3rd - Burns & Jenkinson’s Reginalo Ripple (HV)

Junior

1st - Mallinson & McLaughlin’s Woodbrook Guy (GWP)

A quality young male of almost 13-months-old who presents a balanced, eye catching outline and has a correct harsh wire coat. Slightly rounded skull of good breadth, balanced with foreface, moderate stop and strong muzzle. Eye of good colour, well set, giving a keen yet kind expression. Ears correctly set high and of good size. Clean, muscular neck of moderate length flows smoothly into well laid sloping, muscular shoulders and correct return of upper arm, placing straight, well boned forelegs under his body. Chest developing well with depth, well sprung ribs carried back to loin. Firm topline with correct fall to the croup, and correct underline. Compact feet and almost upright pasterns. Muscular rear with well bent stifle and developing second thigh. Moved with drive and purpose behind, a little enthusiastic coming towards, but full of promise. A very appealing youngster. There’s lots to like here.

Open

1st - Best AVNSC, Group 2, Reserve Best Veteran in Show

McMahon’s Ir Sh Ch Silverkelvin Jupiter Over Magdala VW CW22

This is a lad I’ve judged previously. Now almost 8-years-old he knows his job and does it well. An athletic outline in a beautiful silver grey coat. Head of correct proportions with moderate stop, prominent occiput, good depth to flew, well set amber eye giving a kind and alert expression, correctly folded ears placed high and lying close to the head. Clean through neck of moderate length, flowing smoothly into well laid shoulders with correct return of upper arm, placing his forelegs well under his body. Forechest is developed, brisket reaches to elbow, and he stands on strong, well boned legs with tight, well padded feet. Body is slightly longer than tall, showing correct proportions with matched length of leg to depth of body. Ribs are well sprung and extend well back to a short, firm loin. Underline is clean, with firm muscle tone and moderate tuck. Rear is moderately angulated, broad and well muscled with strong developed first and second thighs and well let down hocks. He moved with assurance, purpose and drive, showing accurate footfall and holding his topline.

AV Import Open

1st - Best AV Import

Boughton’s Parkbalk Ariel Dianell avec Brwynstep (Braque d’Auvergne)

This lovely girl is in fine condition and presents a clean outline. Good in profile, showing balance and power, with nothing to hide in this short coated breed. Appealing head with correct balance of width to length and divergent planes between skull and foreface. Dark expressive eye with well pigmented rims, square muzzle with correct depth of flew. Neck has slight arch and correct dewlap, flowing cleanly into well laid, muscular shoulders and matching return of upper arm. Legs well boned, tight feet. Body correctly slightly longer than tall, with balanced leg length and depth. Well ribbed back to a wide, short, slightly arched loin, level topline and smooth slope over the croup. Correct underline. Rear assembly well developed and muscular with good angulation. Moved out well with ease and purpose, maintaining shape on the move.

AV Gundog Veteran

1st - Reserve Best Veteran in Show

McMahon’s Ir Sh Ch Silverkelvin Jupiter Over Magdala VW CW22 - Repeat of 1st in AVNSC Open.

2nd - Philipson’s Laithmoor’s Red Grenadine JW (WSS) - Repeat of 2nd in WSS Open.

3rd - Morris’s Sh Ch Riondel Candyman JW (CS)

RES - Proudler’s Kimapa Kickit Kiantu (CS)

Gundog Group

G1 German Shorthaired Pointer

G2 Weimaraner

G3 Welsh Springer Spaniel

G4 Cocker Spaniel

PG1 Cocker Spaniel

PG2 German Shorthaired Pointer

PG3 Pointer

PG4 Flatcoated Retriever

VG1 Weimaraner

AV Puppy Stakes

1st - Aintshe Up in Flames at Marbledale (Lhasa) – This pup appealed immediately on entering the ring with his obvious balance and confident attitude. Presents a well constructed and typical outline, with correct body proportions being longer than tall and well ribbed back. Attractive balanced head piece with good furnishings, super dark expressive eye and dark nose. Ears well set and heavily feathered, contributing to the classic expression. Strong, arched neck flows cleanly into well laid shoulders. Level topline maintained both standing and on the move. Hindquarters well developed with good angulation, allowing him to drive off soundly, showing a clean pair of heels.

2nd - Philipson’s Menstonia Endless Dreams (WSS) – Repeat of 1st in WSS Junior.

3rd - Otterbobs Inddedido (Border Terrier)

RES - Rennkiss and Make Up (Poodle Std)

VHC - Norboo Bobby Dazzler of Mapimakastar (Shih Tzu)

AV Open Stakes

1st - Reffton Tibalt at Whipsearle JW CW25 (IMP ESP) (Whippet) – Appealed greatly, such a clean, classic outline. My notes say Stunning. He moved a dream, graceful, so straight and true, powerful yet elegant male in wonderful condition. Loved his correct head, bright expressive eyes, neat rose ears. Powerfully muscled arched neck, well laid shoulders, deep chest, good spring to rib, well muscled rear. Lovely.

2nd - Hit Me Od Bijelih Andela of Whiteshire (White Swiss Shepherd Dog) – A powerful looking male, presents a balanced outline. Wedge shaped head good chiselling, correct slight stop, dark well placed eye lovely pigment to rims, nose and lips. Moderate length to well muscled arched neck which flows into well laid back sloping shoulders. Good prosternum. Good bone, oval tight feet. Level back, long slight sloping croup to low set well covered tail. Oval ribs carried well back to short muscular loin, moderate tuck to underline. Well muscled broad thighs, well angulated rear, strong hocks. Lovely dense coat of medium length. Moved out well with good forward reach, driving from behind and covered the ground well.

3rd - Amore Mio Satinel Reheto at Mapimakastar (IMP POL) (Shih Tzu)

RES - Proudler’s Kimapa Kwackers Kwtch (CS)

VHC - Holtaire Runa (Manchester Terrier)

AV Champion Stakes

1st - McMahon’s Ir Sh Ch Silverkelvin Jupiter Over Magdala VW CW22 (Weim) - Repeat of 1st in AVNSC Open.

2nd - Kearnan’s Nld/Bel/Int Ch Rosebud Daenerys Ir Jch (GSD) – Well made bitch of good proportions in good coat and condition. Hard topcoat and thick dense undercoat. Good head with sufficient breadth while remaining feminine, strength to muzzle. Dark eye and alert expression. Well muscled neck, forehand balanced with shoulder and upper arm of equal length, oval bone, firm pasterns, OK feet. Slightly longer in body than tall, deep chest, long ribs, short muscled loin. First and second thighs muscular. Not always moving her best as she was looking for her owner, but when paying attention to her handler she moved out well.

Best in Show

Wilkinson’s Silkridge Saffron of Fletchgate (Whippet)

A beautiful bitch in fabulous condition and marked to advantage too. She came into the ring with an air of quiet, graceful confidence and didn’t put a foot wrong, a flawless performance. Lovely feminine head and expression, neat rose ears, dark nose and eye. Elegant powerful arched neck flowed into well laid shoulders and swept cleanly through the topline with correct arch over the loin. Wonderful depth of chest and well sprung ribs, correct tuck. Lovely broad hindquarters with well developed first and second thighs. Super bone, correct pasterns, oval feet. Movement was effortless, ground covering on a long easy stride with true accurate foot placement showing forward reach and driving from behind. She could not be denied.

Reserve Best in Show

Brown & Filby’s Sh Ch Winterwell That’ll Do for Desjiem JW (GSP)

Best Puppy in Show

Gilpin’s Otterbobs Beazon (Border Terrier)

A 10-month-old male who owned the ring from the second he walked in. This was my first breed and I love them. This handsome classic headed pup with his broad skull, short strong muzzle, small well set ears and dark glinting eye, dared me to give him anything less than top honours. Lovely each of neck, great forehand, good bone and small neat feet. Depth to chest, ribbed well back, strong loin. Well muscled rear and well set and gaily carried tail. He moved round the ring with such assurance and accuracy and the attitude to match wrapped in his harsh dense coat, that there could be no other to match him, a very worthy winner.

Reserve Best Puppy in Show

Arden’s Madika Shine On (Beagle)

This lovely young bitch caught my eye instantly with her "look at me" attitude and thoroughly deserved her award. Feminine yet well developed for her age, with a beautifully balanced head, good width to skull, defined stop, and depth through muzzle and flew. Dark eye with a soft, appealing expression and well pigmented nose. Ears long, low set, fine in texture and lying close to the cheeks. Neck of good length with slight arch, flowing cleanly into well laid back shoulders. Moderate forechest placing straight, well-boned legs under the body, round bone, short strong pasterns and tight, neat feet. Chest extends below elbow, ribs well sprung and carried well back to a short, strong loin. Topline level and underline correct. Particularly impressive in rear for her age, well developed, muscular thighs with excellent bend of stifle and well let down hocks. Tail well set and correctly carried. Moved with purpose and style, great forward reach and powerful rear drive, maintaining a firm topline throughout. One to watch for the future.

Best Veteran in Show

Goodwin’s Ch Lisjovia Adiagio avec Montmusique JW OSW (Pyrenean Mountain Dog)

I was drawn in by this beautiful, elegant yet powerful bitch who exuded quiet confidence. A most attractive head, balance to curved skull and foreface, dark eye, eye rims, nose and lips. Strength to muzzle while retaining femininity. Strong neck, moderately short, correct forehand with strong boned straight legs and flex to pasterns. Broad chest with brisket just below elbow, slight spring to ribs which extend well back. Balanced rear with muscular thighs, moderate angulation and croup curves to tail, which is thickly coated. On the move she was free flowing, effortlessly ground covering and true. A fabulous thick under and outer coat completed the picture.

Reserve Best Veteran in Show

McMahon’s Ir Sh Ch Silverkelvin Jupiter Over Magdala VW CW22 (Weim)

Judge

J MacLaine (Greyspirit)