Guildford & District Canine Society

 Guildford & dcs Premier Open Show

1st March 2025 

Judge: Miss L Tarabad (Khatibi) 

I thoroughly enjoyed this appointment at Guildford premier open show. The committee had obviously made a great effort to give the exhibitors a fun, well organised show with lovely big rings to move the dogs and a fantastic atmosphere all day. I really was spoilt for choice in the final line ups with some super dogs sent through by my fellow judges. For Best in show it was the elegant and powerful Great Dane Cranfield’s Ch. Zefather’s Ralph Lauren JW Shcex OSW that couldn’t be ignored. Standing proudly with head high on a well arched neck, firm topline, deep body, super front with good bone and strong, well angulated rear. Such a handsome head of good length and balance with strong jaw and alert expression. So impressive on the move covering the ground with a free, springy action, elegant and accurate, covering the ground so easily whilst holding his outline firm. Handled and presented to an advantage, it was no surprise to see he has his title. Taking Reserve Best In Show was the graceful Pointer, Norbury & Adams’ Heartbury Northern Lights JW who didn’t put a foot wrong, presenting a strong, graceful outline in profile, impressing particularly on the move covering the ground well with good drive whilst maintaining her lovely outline. Pretty head with kind eyes, lovely neck and shoulders, good topline, strong loin and well muscled rear. Next up were the delightful puppy group winners and none were more delightful than the gorgeous Bichon Frise, Russell’s Rusmar April Forget Me Not who got the nod for Best Puppy In Show. Such a beautiful face with dense pigment, big dark eyes and correct length of muzzle. Squarely built with firm topline, good front and rear assembly, balanced length of leg and good chest and ribbing for age. Moved with ease, head carried proudly and tail carried well over her back. Taking a very close Reserve Best Puppy In Show was the Boxer, Hawkins’ Mellhawk Jiggerlicious. Another puppy with the most beautiful head and expression, sound and balanced in outline with short straight back, good depth of chest and strong rear. Moved with accuracy in all directions, using her rear well and covering the ground with ease. Presented in gleaming condition. For Best Veteran In Show I couldn’t look past the Bearded Collie, Bowden’s Ch. Subessen Blaze of Fire VW. One of the oldest in the lineup at almost 11years old but looking and performing like a youngster! Lovely outline of correct balance, firm topline, good length of body with plenty of daylight beneath, well angulated fore and aft with good bone and feet. Correctly shaped head with large eyes, strong muzzle and such a soft expression. Moved with a super length of stride, effortless and accurate. A real credit to her owner who had her presented in beautiful coat and condition. Reserve Best Veteran In Show was another incredibly impressive veteran the Cesky Terrier Burrage’s Ch. Komidion Prima Donna of Sametova Shcex VW. 8 years old but again could certainly give the youngsters a run for their money. Head of good length with distinct stop, dark eyes, strong jaw and appealing expression. Strong neck, well laid shoulder, correct topline and tail set, well sprung ribs and correctly constructed rear. Moved with a brisk, accurate gait and presented in super coat and condition. Best Import Breed Reg In Show was the very impressive Xolo Chambers’ Tamoanchan Nerferiti to Musique who, even in the cold conditions, really gave a good account of herself looking a picture on the move, circling the ring with a good length of stride, elegant and accurate holding her outline firm. Strong, wedge shaped head with large erect ears, correctly shaped eyes and alert expression. Soundly constructed throughout with long neck, good chest and ribbing, athletically built with strong loin, good croup and rear angulation. A beautiful example of this special breed. 

Havanese 

Open (2,1) 

1.Matthews’ Chamwik Obsidian Gem. Sturdy 3yr dog of good balance and size. Good topline, well sprung ribs and moderate bone with good front and rear assembly. Nice head and expression with correct length of muzzle, dark eyes, dense pigment and strong jaw. In good coat, moving with a free, accurate gait. BOB. 

Lowchen 

Junior (2) 

1.Bush’s Bundu Spotless. 9month B who was more together here than 2. Small with decent bone and substance for size, good spring of rib for age, strong loin and well set and carried tail. Sweet face with strong muzzle and round eyes. Moved happily, better out and back than 2. Well presented coat and lovely temperament. RBOB, BP. 

2.Skippings, Gough & Havens Jim’s Gift. 7month B, a little excitable but settled more as the class progressed. Small and feminine, with plenty of maturing to do. Very sweet face with dark eyes, correct length of muzzle, good mouth and lovely expression. Good neck, short body, well sprung ribs and strong loin. Outgoing attitude. 

Open (1) 

1.Bush’s Bundu Mums The Word. Mother of the Bp and considering that was in very good coat and condition. Broad, flat skull with strong muzzle, defined stop and nice eyes. Arched neck, firm topline, well sprung ribs, short body and well angulated rear. Strongly built and soundly constructed, moving easily and accurately in all directions. BOB. 

I was absolutely delighted with such a quality German Spitz entry, thank you to the exhibitors for bringing so many lovely dogs.  

German Spitz (Klein)

Junior (4,2) 

1.Chambers’ Optimus Prime Gentle Barbarian at Rosizbon (imp cze) Very well-schooled 7 month old with super head and expression. Compact and squarely built with lovely substance, good chest and ribbing, moderately angulated rear with tail set and carried correctly. Moved briskly, maintaining his lovely outline as he circled the ring. Carrying lots of puppy coat and with a great attitude. RBOB, BP. 

2.Trendle & Hill’s Fecimus We’re on the Ball. 8month dog who didn’t really have his mind on the job in hand! Good size and substance with clean neck, moderate angulation fore and aft, good bone and high set tail. Correctly shaped head with dark eyes, neat ears and alert expression. Moved ok but tended to pull and so lost his outline. I’m sure he’ll do better as he gains experience. 

Post Grad (2) 

1.Allison & Chambers’ Barbarita Best Beast (imp lva) Very attentive bitch nearing 2yrs. Nicely balanced with adequate neck, good topline and tail carriage, plenty of substance, well sprung ribs and moderately angulated rear. Wedge shaped head with lovely eyes and expression. Moved easily, good out and back and holding her outline firm in profile. 

2.Trendle’s Lusam Cheeky Boy. 11yr old gentleman, bigger than I’d prefer but is so soundly constructed, accurate on the move and in such good condition for his age, he’s a real credit to his owner. Masculine head with correct length of muzzle and neat lips. In good coat. 

Open (4) 

1.Chambers’ Ch. Musique Born Legacy. 6 ½ yr dog who immediately caught my eye, always standing to an advantage with his eyes fixed on his handler. Neatly balanced shape, squarely built with correct length of leg, firm topline and well set and carried tail. Good chest and ribbing, well angulated fore and aft, good bone and substance and carrying a lovely coat. Wedge shaped head with super pigment, dark eyes, neat ears and well balanced length of muzzle. Moved well, looking particularly good in profile circling the ring with a brisk, effortless gait. Not surprised to see he has his title, BOB. 

2.Chambers’ Ch. Bemojo Pearls of Wisdom at Musique. Yet another super quality klein, not holding himself as well as his kennel mate in profile as he moved although totally accurate out and back. Again presents a typical shape in profile, compact and squarely built with correct length of leg, firm body with level topline and well set and carried tail. Beautiful wedge shaped head, broad with neat high set ears, dark oval eyes and neatly finished muzzle.  

3,Trendle’s Lusam Toodle Pip Shcm. 

German Spitz (Mittel) 

Junior (3,1) 

1.Fox’s Izlou Let’s Avocuddle. 10month b/w dog looking as a puppy should with the correct length of body and length of leg, clean neck, firm topline with tail set high and carried well. Good substance for size just needs time to drop into his frame and mature in body. Handsome head of the correct shape, broad with high set ears, moderate stop and correct length of muzzle with neat lips. Very smart on the move and handled very well. Will be interesting to see how he matures. BP. 

2.Clayden’s Lindcoly A Kind of Magic. 10 month bl bitch who wasn’t quite as together or confident as 1 so didn’t hold her shape very well making her look a little long both standing and on the move. Nicely shaped head, oval eyes and dense pigment, could use ears more. In lovely coat and condition, just needs to gain a little more confidence in the ring to make the best of herself. 

Post Grad (2,1) 

1.Nicholls’ Izlou Muffin Compares for Shyllar. 19month Bl daughter of BOB. Nice size with short neck, good spring of rib, good bone and correctly angulated rear, could be a touch shorter in loin. Well shaped head with nice eyes and high set, well used ears. Moved briskly, topline could be a little firmer. 

Open (4,1) Lovely class 

1.Barnes & King’s Ch. Izlou Shiver Me Timbers. Very impressive 6r Bl dog in full bloom, who’s quality was obvious. Super construction from head to toe with a beautifully balanced outline enhanced by his quality coat. Broad masculine head with clean cheeks, correct length of muzzle, neat lips and oval eyes with alert expression. Brisk and accurate on the move holding his shape as he moved effortlessly around the ring. BOB. 

2.Barnes & King’s Izlou Mustard Been Love. Another daughter of 1 and this one really is a feminine version of her sire. Again the correct size and typical balance with short neck into a good front, good chest and ribbing, strong loin and well constructed rear with tail set and carried correctly. Well proportioned wedge shaped head and alert expression. In super coat and condition and moving with a brisk, effortless action. Just slightly preferred the front action of 1. RBOB. 

3.Clayden’s Claran Copper Nebula at Izlou JW. 

Lhasa Apso 

Junior (4) 

1.Revillas Rodriguez’s Khumbila Causing Chaos. 6month baby with lovely attitude. Small and sturdy with arched neck, decent shoulders, could be straighter in front, good topline and tail carriage and well angulated rear. Sweet face with balanced length of muzzle, dense pigment and alert expression. Moved with a lovely jaunty gait. BP. 

2.Gillman’s Mytilene Hot Shot. Another 6month old baby, this one a little bigger and a touch long in loin but still presents a nice outline with good neck and topline, well sprung ribs and well angulated rear. Masculine head with good length of muzzle, medium stop and appealing expression. Beautifully presented coat, moving well, just a touch close behind at present. 

3.Redvillas Rodriguez’s Khumbila Centre Stage. 

Post Grad (2) 

1.Hill-Lonergan & Duff’s Jodak’s Party all Night with Barnlou. Lovely 2yr bitch of appealing type and balance. Compact and sturdy with quality hard coat, arched neck, lovely chest and ribbing, strong loin and high set tail carried well over her back. Good head, moderately narrow with medium stop, good length of muzzle and width of jaw. Moved well holding her outline firm. RBOB. 

2.Carrick’s Carribae Sundream. 2 yr B who was a little heavier all through than I’d prefer. Nice eyes, good pigment and good underjaw. Very sound on the move, accurate in all directions holding a good topline. 

Open (2) 

1.Gillman’s Bellellen Magic Mike with Mytilene JW. Almost 7 years old and looking super for his age. Appealing balance to his outline with good neck, topline and tail carriage which he maintains on the move, balanced front and rear angulation, sturdily built with good bone and ribbing. Well balanced head, moderately narrow with correct length of muzzle, good underjaw, dense pigment and lovely expression. Moved well with good carriage and typical jaunty action. Beautifully presented coat finished the picture. BOB. 

2.Carrick’s Carribae Theodore. A heavier dog with good ribbing, firm topline and well set and carried tail. Masculine head with dark eyes and pleasing expression. Moved with a very jaunty action just a little close behind. 

Shih Tzu 

Junior (2) 

1.Hiscock’s Shidizzle Murray’s Mint. 14 month dog who had the more typical shape and better length of body. Good substance, tail set and carriage and rear assembly, could be better in front. Moved freely but topline could be firmer. Well shaped head with short muzzle, nice eyes, good underjaw and neat lips. Good coat of the correct texture. 

2.Salt’s Keola Miss Glitz and Glamour. Very flashy 9month old with coat presented to perfection so immediately catches the eye. Soundly made but just not the length of body for ideal balance. Sweet face with well spaced dark eyes, definite stop and short square muzzle. Moved happily, good away but a little untidy coming towards. BP. 

Post Grad (2,1) 

1.Sullivan’s Santosha Black Charm at Jacquinta. Sweet little black B with lovely outline, good reach of neck with firm topline and nicely carried tail. Not quite 2 yrs yet and still has some maturing to do in body but should finish nicely. Broad, round head with lovely eyes, good width of jaw, short muzzle and neat lips. Moved well with good drive from behind, well presented. 

Open (4,1) 

1.Sullivan & Diffey’s Marhilway Driving Edge at Jacquinta JW. Quality dog with correctly shaped masculine head, well spaced large dark eyes, short wide muzzle and good width of jaw. Sturdily built with good chest and ribbing, firm topline, correct tailset and carriage and good front and rear angulation. Moved with good reach and drive holding his outline well. Beautifully presented coat and handled to an advantage. BOB. 

2.Galliford & Keree-Bartolo's Sassyshi Cake By The Ocean with Shirkeira JW. Another nice one, ultra feminine with gorgeous expression, lovely eyes and good width of jaw. Nicely balanced outline with good width and depth of chest, good bone and substance. Moved very well looking especially good in profile. RBOB. 

3.Salt’s Keola Driving Force JW. 

AV MInor Puppy Dog (23, 17) 

1.Gillman’s Mytilene Hot Shot. (See Lhasa ) 

2.Beasley’s Latjeata Jack’s The Lad. English Setter. Lovely baby, obviously raw at this age but well made and elegant in outline with good angulation fore and aft, good bone and feet, firm topline and well set and carried tail. Attractive head and expression, moving well when settled. Delightful temperament. 

3.Henson & Luckham’s Flyngalee Hunky Dory. 

AV Minor Puppy Bitch (37,16) 

1.Masters’ Aprika Graceland. Boston Terrier. Very smart little baby schooled perfectly. Nicely balanced,compact outline with arched neck, good chest and ribbing for age, correct topline and well angulated rear. Gorgeous head and expression, correctly shaped with dark round eyes, short muzzle of good width and depth and neat, well set ears. Moved gracefully and accurately. 

2.McCarthy’s Nagshall Gosh How Posh, MSH Dachs. Well constructed and nicely balanced 6month old, feminine head of good length with nice dark eyes. Strong neck, good topline, well angulated fore and aft, good forechest, underline and ribbing. Moved well. 

3.John’s Dohoci Cariad 

AV Puppy Dog (24,15) 

1.Heeley’s Thistlemead Fortitude. Border Terrier. 11month old, fairly mature for his age and a steady showman. Masculine head with strong muzzle, neat ears and dark eyes. Ample reach of neck, straight front, good feet, good ribbing, easily spanned and sound rear. In lovely coat with thick pelt, moving soundly and steadily holding his outline firm. 

2.Bowden’s Subessen The Wonder of You. Bearded Collie. Beautifully presented 11month old soundly constructed throughout with strong neck, firm topline, well ribbed back to strong loin and well angulated rear. Masculine head with kind expression, good width of skull and correctly balanced length of muzzle and nice eyes. Moved freely with an effortless action. 

3.Collins’ Full of the Dickens Winner Takes It All for Kingswud  

AV Puppy Bitch (38,25) 

1.Wilson’s Boughton Busy Lizzie for Hamiltonhill. Whippet. Attractive and elegant outline with nice curves, smooth and well muscled with good neck and shoulders, correct topline maintained on the move, good depth of chest and strong loin. Long, lean head with bright eyes and strong jaw. Moved well, accurate in all directions holding her outline firmly in profile.  

2.Sainsbury’s Elskerwoo Silver Lining. Clumber Spaniel. Very outgoing 9 month old who pleases in outline, could be straighter in front but has good bone, strong shoulders, well sprung ribs and well angulated rear. Head of good proportions with large, well used ears, clean eyes, deep stop and square muzzle. Sound, easy movement looking particularly good in profile. 

3.Evans’ Riverbrue Pixie.