Worcester & Malvern Canine Society

Worcester & Malvern Canine Society

Tuesday 30th December 2025

Judge: Karen Holdstock

Hungarian Vizsla

PUPPY (6,1ab)

1st Mr S & Mrs K Challis – Vizslanya Sarkany

11 month old mature male with moderate width of skull, gentle yet alert expression. He was the most mature in the class and showed this on the move, with a ground covering trot. He demonstrated powerfulness, yet showed grace, and maintained his top line on the move. Good tail set. In profile he was well balanced, had a well muscled loin, and had good depth to chest. He stood a little wide in front today. Tidy feet, with well arched toes. Handled well. BPIB. I wish him every success for the future

2nd Mrs D Carter – Lindenwood Cast A Spell at Madarkutya

9 months old, beautiful head and eye, narrower all through than first place which is expected with the age difference. Stood he portrayed good balance. Shoulders were well placed, straight front legs - leading to neat, well arched toes. Moved well holding his tail well. Shown in excellent condition

JUNIOR (3,0 ab)

1st Ms C Gammon – Martgarian Zantara JW

Pleasing young female. She really appealed to me for size and balance. Beautiful head of good proportions, kind, slightly oval eyes. Excellent angulation in front, well sprung ribs, strong lion, and good tail set. Best of feet. On the move she showed grace and effortless ground covering gait. Shown in excellent condition.

2nd – repeat of puppy class winner

POST GRADUATE (4,1)

1st Mrs S & Mrs K Challis – Vizslanya Domenkos JW

All male. A well-balanced dog. Strong all through. Excellent shoulder placement - well laid and hard condition. Good spring of ribs and good depth of chest. Slight tuck up. Strong over croup. Fluent, ground covering movement - the best mover of the class, which won him first place.

2nd – Ms C Gammon – Glenbrows Opera D’arte JW

A very pretty female with good head proportions. Correct ear and eye set. Kind, yet alert expression. Moderate angulation both front and rear. Deep chest and nicely sprung ribs. The best of neat feet. Movement was graceful but she wasn’t as positive coming and going as first.

OPEN (8,4ab)

1st Ms T & Mrs S Watkins & Kain – SHCH Kincsem Break Every Rule JW

Wow what a beautiful male. He would be hard to fault in any way. Super head of good proportions, Gentle yet mischievous expression. Correct clean bite. Slightly arched powerful neck, leading to well laid shoulders and good length of upper arm. Elbows are neat - close to body. Deep chest and excellent spring of ribs. Moderate angulation to rear with well muscled thighs. The best of neat feet. On the move he came alive. There was not a hint of animation. He was truly enjoying his time with his handler - clear to see they had a great bond. Coming towards and going away his footfall was perfect. In profile he was a pleasure to watch, graceful yet lively, true ground covering movement that could not be faulted. What a showman. A very worthy BOB. To my delighted he topped the Gundog Group. A credit to his owner handler – well done

2nd Mrs J & Miss J Dolman -

4 years old male of finer frame than one. A pleasing male of good quality. Well balanced and strong all through. Today he was stood slightly wide in front. Excellent spring of ribs and deep chest. Well muscled thighs and neat, well arched toes. On the move he looked fantastic, a great mover that caught your eye. Looking at the catalogue, I see both these males placed have the same father – a father I have admired in the past. RBOB – well done

IRISH SETTERS

PUPPY (4,0)

A class of youngsters all at different levels of maturity.

1st Mrs S Shepard – Casachared Mr Delaneys Son

9 months old male who is mature for his age. Beautiful head and the kindest of dark eyes. Strong, slightly arched neck flowing to well laid shoulders. Deep in chest and well sprung ribs for his age. Straight front and neat, tight, well arched toes. His movement was true for and aft, and in side profile he demonstrated untiring, free flowing effortless movement. Well schooled. Shown in excellent condition BPIB - delighted to see him be awarded puppy group 3

2nd Miss C Prangle – Heathclare Faberge

What a little star just starting out on her showing journey. She is very well balanced for her age of 6 ½ months. Pleasing head and the kindest of eyes. Good length of neck leading to a good lay of shoulder. Such a gentle girl who was at one with her handler. Her movement was happy, yet true. I would like to see her when she’s mature. I wish her well for the future

JUNIOR (5,1ab)

1st Mr D & Mrs K Hemmings – Orlanset Slave to Love

A quality male that instantly demanded attention. His coat was in fabulous condition. He had a ‘look at me’ persona about him. Very Handsome with head of correct proportions. Beautiful dark eye and well set ears. Strong slightly arched neck leading to a good lay of shoulder. Deep in chest and excellent spring of ribs. Today he was the best mover in the class, demonstrating untiring, true driving action, and perfect footfall. No doubt he will have great success in the future. I was delighted to hear after judging that this was his final point that he needed for his Junior Warrant – well done

2nd Mr D & Mrs K Hemmings – Orlanset Angel Eyes

Another beautiful female. I believe they may be litter mates. Similar qualities apply. She had the most beautiful and affectionate expression. Head of excellent proportions. Today I preferred the rear movement of one. Shown in excellent condition a credit to her owner.

POST GRADUATE (5,0ab)

1st, Miss C Prangle – Clonageera It’s A New Dawn at Heathclare JW

This female had something endearing about her. The kindness and affection in her expression and dark eyes made her shine. Beautiful balanced head and dark eyes. Well set ears and good depth to muzzle. Stood she was well balanced, strong slightly arched neck, good depth to chest and excellent spring of ribs, powerful loin. On the move she looked a picture. Happy and at one with her handler. She looked up to her handler with affection. True coming to and going away, her powerful hind quarters showed excellent drive. Excellent tail carriage. Pleased to award her BOB and delighted to see her be awarded Group 3 – well done

2nd Ms A Ashley-Turner – Riverbrue The Joker JW

What a happy boy. I really liked him. Lots to admire, beautiful head and the kindest of dark eyes. Slightly arched strong neck. Well balanced. Straight front and the best of feet. He demonstrated excellent footfall coming and going. In side profile he lost a little enthusiasm but showed good length of stride and coordinated movement. Shown in pristine condition – a credit to his handler who handled him well.

OPEN (3,0ab)

1st Mrs D Abbot – Thendara Haribo at Baibreeze

A striking male that grabs your attention. A handsome showman. Lots to admire about him. Stood he presented a picture of power and strength. Well balanced with deep chest and excellent spring of ribs. He was strong and all through from his slightly arched neck to well muscled rear. Straight front, good pasterns and the neatest of feet. His hindquarters powered him around the ring effortlessly. The ring was too small for him, he needed to go. Shown in excellent condition and handled to perfection, a credit to his owner. RBOB

POINTERS

PUPPY (6,1ab)

A class of quality puppies all at different stages. All had positive attributes

1st – Mrs R & Miss R Martin – Sunhouse Quintessence

WOW I loved her. 9 months b/w female. Beautiful well-proportioned head, slight concaved muzzle, kindest of dark eyes, and pronounced occiput. Thin leathers. Her neck is slightly arched, cleanly springing from well laid shoulders. Straight front, good slope to pasterns and neat, tight feet. Good depth to chest and well spring of ribs for her age. Short coupled. Excellent bend of stifle and well let down hocks. Good tail set which showed on the move being carried level with her back and constantly wagging. Her movement was happy until she settled - she showed a good length of stride and good footfall. Shown in glossy /tip top condition. I believe she is a champion in the making, and I wish her every success for the future. RBOB, BPIB – delighted to see her awarded Puppy Group 4. Well deserved

2nd – Mrs R & Miss r Martin – Sunhouse Quintessential

Another promising puppy. 9 months B/W male. I believe he is the litter brother to first. Similar remarks apply. Beautiful head, Well balance all through. Great muscular condition for age. Moved with ease and demonstrated smooth, flowing movement once settled. For me he hadn’t quite got the expression of his sister. I wish him well for the future.

JUNIOR (3,1ab)

Two lovely males

1st Mrs A Matthews – Sonham Just The Ticket (AI)

Beautiful Liver & White male with a fabulous temperament. Beautiful head, kind, well set eyes. Leathers were thin and set well. Neck, strong and slightly arched leading to a good lay of shoulder and corresponding return of upper arm. He had the best of fronts. Neat, well-kept feet with arched toes. Well balanced and strong all through. Good depth of chest and spring of ribs. He was shown in fabulous, well muscled condition. His side profile movement is breathtaking. Smooth, effortless, with powerful driving action. I could not deny him BOB – Well deserved.

2nd Sonham Just Over the Moon at Oramiss (AI) W

B&W Litter brother to one, and he shows equal quality. Best of heads and endearing expression. Well balanced and strong all through. Moved with easy. Shown in excellent condition - A credit to his owner. I slightly prefer the workings in this boy’s head to one. However, one out moved him on the day. I’m sure they will change places. Looking at the catalogue I have always admired both their mother and father. I can see where they get their quality.

POST GRADUATE (6,0)

1st – Repeat of junior – Mrs A Matthews - Sonham Just The Ticket (AI)

2nd B&W Male. What a mover! Desirable well balanced head, kind dark eye and beautiful expression. Well balanced and strong all through. Moved effortlessly showing excellent ground covering action. His tail never stopped lashing . Shown in great condition. Handled to perfection

OPEN (8,2ab)

I consider myself honoured to be able to judge a class full of quality dogs that I admire. Every exhibit was worthy of a first place.

1st – Mrs R & Miss R Martin – Sunhouse Black T Square One (AI)

My notes say “Just my cup of tea”. B/W female with a desirable Aristocratic look about her. She has a kind even temperament. Such a happy girl clearly enjoying her time in the ring with her handler. Their bond was evident. Beautiful head with the kindest of dark eyes. Well balanced and powerful all through. Her coat gleamed as she effortlessly floated around the ring demonstrating - perfect footfall out and back, and an excellent length of stride. A very close decision in the challenge. RBOB

2nd – C Guy – Carofel If I had Wings JW

A beautiful happy 3-year-old O/W female full of quality. She is very pretty, and impossible to ignore. I admired her overall balance, kind even temperament, beautiful head with desirable workings and her kind dark eye. Shown in excellent condition. She moved beautifully showing admiration for her handler

FLAT COATED RETRIEVER

PUPPY (6,2ab)

A class of well socialised puppies all taking their day in their stride with happy, lashing tails. All at different stages of development

1st Mrs D Markillie – Hopevalley Morning Minute

My star of the day, and her quality brightly shone through. 11 months old and full of breed quality. A pleasure to go over. Her head has developed beautifully, and her expression is kind and gentle, yet active and mischievous. Well balanced all through. The best of straight fronts and excellent shoulder placement. Deep in chest and slightly broad - adequate for age. Nothing over done. Good bone and neat arched feet. Stood true constantly lashing her tail. On the move she looked a picture. Going away and coming to - her footfall was perfect, true and precise. In side profile she demonstrated an effortless free flowing stride, beautiful to watch her bond with her handler. I learned that when I first judged this breed years ago that I gave this girl’s Mother BOB. It was nice to be told this. A well-deserved BPIB and I was more than delighted to see her win the Puppy Group. – Well done

2nd Mr n Mrs R & Ms S Whitaker – Touch of Power Black Brianta (Imp Cze)

A star in the making. I believe this was his first show and what a showman he is. At 6 months old he took the day all in his stride. His head is developing nicely. Excellent angulation both fore and aft. Excelled in front. Chest is still developing - adequate for age. On the move he was true coming and going and in side profile he was a pleasure to watch. Another great mover. He never put a foot wrong. Happy, gaily lashing his tail the whole time. I wish him well for the future.

JUNIOR (6,2ab). Repeat winners of puppy class

1st 1st Mrs D Markillie – Hopevalley Morning Minute

2nd Mr N Mrs R & Ms S Whitaker – Touch of Power Black Brianta (Imp Cze)

POST GRADUATE (2.0ab)

1st Mr N Mrs R & Ms S Whitaker – Jetstarski Run Like Hell JW

Admirable head shape, moderately broad and correct proportions. Pleasing breed type, feminine yet strong all through. Correct neck length. Her front is well angulated, sound with adequate bone. Her movement was true, free, easy and efficient – covering the ground with ease and lashing her well set tail. A promising girl with continued promise as maturity continues. Handled to perfection RBOB

2nd

A well balanced, well-made male – masculine without being coarse. His head was pleasing and his expression was kind. Solid and well-muscled all through. I would prefer to see a little more arch to toes. Moved at one with his handler – a pleasure to watch. Shown in fabulous condition. Another happy boy enjoying his day

OPEN (5,1ab)

1st Mrs M Romeo -Dieste - SHCH Hopevalley Morning Wicked

A quality girl full of breed type and well balanced. Well proportioned head with a soft and intelligent expression. Sound straight front with good bone. Chest and ribbing were well developed. Neatest of well arched toes. Excellent rear angulation with excellent muscle tone. She demonstrated efficient, effortless ground covering movement, displaying affection and happiness at one with her handler. Best mover which undoubtedly won her a well-deserved BOB – Delighted to see her take Group 2. Well done

2nd Mr N Mrs R & Ms S Whitaker – SHCH Evening Mist Black Brianta (imp cze)

7 year old beautiful female. Pleasing head and the kindest of expression. Strong yet feminine. Well balanced all through. Moving out and back she showed perfect footfall. In profile she displayed effortless movement, happily lashing her tail at one with her handler. She certainly belies her years and looked in her prime. A worthy show champion. Handled to perfection

COCKER SPANIELS

PUPPY (5,1ab)

1st Miss M & Miss M Brotwell – Annilann Da Business at Wissant

Almost 1 year, Blue Roan. A cheerful, lively, and warm-hearted boy. A pleasure to judge. Love him. Full of breed type and quality. I couldn’t fault him. Pleasing head of correct proportions. Fine leathers extending to nose tip. Good eye placement and correct colour. Compact in body and well balanced. Beautiful silky coat. On the move he displayed excellent ground covering movement, driving from the rear with a good length of stride. Perfect footfall coming to, and his tail never stopped wagging. Today I preferred his ring presence and showmanship. A superstar in the making. He really did shine. A well deserved BOB & BPIB. Delighted to watch him sturt his stuff in the puppy group and be awarded PG2 – well done. I will follow his journey with interest.

2nd Almost 1 year, Blue Roan female. Equal quality to one, who I learned was her litter brother. The most beautiful of expressions, kind and affectionate. Square muzzle, correct eye colour and beautiful silky coat. Her movement showed excellent drive from the rear. She showed herself well in side profile with a good length of stride. I wish her success for the future. Well deserved RBOB.

JUNIOR (7,2ab)

1ST Mrs C West – Edasiy Dream Upon a Star by Sheigra (imp can)

1 year old Red male, shown in pristine condition. Pleasing head, square muzzle and the kindest of eye. Lively and enthusiastic. His tail never stopped wagging. Well balanced and compact. Good length of neck and gentle sloping shoulders. His chest was well developed for his age. On the move he displayed excellent driving action, true coming and going and good footfall. Well schooled. Excellent coat texture and sheen. His sound movement won him the class. He showed himself off well.

2nd Mrs D Brothwell – Wilanorah Sat’day Nite Diva at Wissant

17 months Blue roan female. Beautiful head and the kindest of expressions. Well balance and compact. Short loin and excellent tail set, carried well on the move. A fabulous happy mover showing herself off well. Great footfall and excellent driving action covering the ground with ease.

POST GRDUATE (6,3ab)

1st Miss E & Mrs B Fawcett – Wissant About Flipping Time

2-Year-old showman. He certainly displays himself as if he is truly enjoying his time in the ring. Attractive, well balanced head with square muzzle. Beautiful expressive eyes of correct colour. Good substance, straight well boned front, deep in brisket and mature in chest. Short loin. Moved with purpose - propelling from the rear. I learned he was the son of 2nd place

2nd Mrs D Brothwell – Wissant Dear Darling

4 year old female with the kindest of expressions. Well portioned head and well balanced all through. Great substance. Shown in excellent condition, neat tidy feet, and silky coat of good texture. Moved out well lashing her tail

OPEN (5,2ab)

1st Mrs C West - Sheigra Simply a Star JW ShCEx OSW VW

Black 8-year-old female. And what a star she is, totally belies her age. She walked into the ring with exuberance, with a ‘look at me’ attitude. Beautiful head of good proportions, square muzzle. Affectionate yet mischievous expression. Well balanced and compact in body. Her tail was set correctly, and she carried her tail well on the move - merrily lashing. Beautiful mover, graceful yet with energetic driving action covering the ground well.

2nd Mr A & Mr K Collins – Chativore Sea Pebble at Colmandakev

2 year old Blue Roan female. Head of good proportions. Stood she is well balanced. Slight more substance than one. On the move she displayed a good length of stride in side profile. A little untidy going away today. Shown in pristine condition. Her coat was faultless, good texture, silky and she gleamed a credit to her handler.