Yeovil & District Canine Society

Yeovil & District Canine Society

Sunday 4th May 2025

Thank you to the society for the kind invitation. I was made to feel very welcome and received excellent hospitality throughout the day. A special thank you to my wonderful steward, who was both competent and a pleasure to work with.

The grass was a little long, whichh posed a challenge for some exhibits, and I think we all took a few hours to warm up afterwards—but at least it didn’t rain!

Thank you to everyone who entered. I thoroughly enjoyed my day and appreciated the opportunity to go over such lovely dogs.

Pomeranian

Class 185 – Junior

1st – 279 – French, Mrs, Mr & Miss – Bincombefarm’s The Kneazle

13-month-old, very pretty. Compact and moved out well, maintaining her shape and balance despite the challenging surface. Beautifully square with real breed expression and good bone. She coped admirably with the long grass, showing confidence and composure for her age.

2nd – 283 – Lovell, Miss A – Pawsamy’s Hank Summer Dream

11-month-old puppy, very sweet and full of promise. Unfortunately, her movement was difficult to assess as she was unsettled by the long grass and began hopping, which impacted her performance on the day.

Class 156 – Graduate

1st – 280 – French, Mrs, Mr & Miss – Norvanik EastEnders Boi

Absolutely stunning male with a super square outline and oozing breed type. His movement was a joy to watch – sound and purposeful. A cracking rear end and neat, small feet, with a straight front to complete the picture. Everything I love in a Pomeranian. Delighted to award him Best of Breed.

2nd – 286 – Lovell, Miss A – Reubicia Topaz at Pawsamy

A sweet girl with much to like. Slightly longer in outline than the winner and presented in a glamorous coat. The flapping tent and wind seemed to unsettle her, affecting her overall performance.

Class 157 – Open

1st – 281 – French, Mrs, Mr & Miss – Christmas Norvanik Gold Smith at Bincombefarm JW

A classy male, compact and full of quality. He moved out well, with excellent bone and a beautiful coat – groomed to perfection. Particularly admired his small, neat ears and true fox-like expression. A pleasure to award him Reserve Best of Breed.

2nd – 284 – Lovell, Miss A – Pawsamy’s Rose JW

Pretty girl who moved out well and showed lovely breed attributes. Unlucky to meet the winner today, but she has much to commend her.

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Dalmatian

Class 100 – Junior

1st – 177 – Howard-Riddle, Mrs – Shydally Stars Aligned

11-month-old black and white bitch who immediately commands attention with her striking outline. Displays exceptional breed type with an elegant frame and impressive muscular development. Best front assembly in the class, with well-angled hindquarters offering excellent drive. Beautiful, feminine head – balanced and expressive. Exudes grace and power. Easy decision for Best of Breed.

2nd – 176 – Howard, Mrs H J – Decoda’s Treasure Chest

7-month-old of a finer, racier type. Moved with purpose and drive, showing great promise. Though less mature and powerful than the first, she is elegant and well made. A promising youngster.

Class 101 – Graduate

1st – 175 – D’Allen, Miss – Kingshaka Brown Sugar

Pretty, smaller-framed bitch who impressed with her balance and poise. Attentive to her handler and moved cleanly and purposefully. Well-laid shoulders and a strong rear gave good reach and fluidity. A tidy package – Reserve Best of Breed.

2nd – 179 – Saunders, Miss C – Popkingsway Lady of Dreams at Giffwinnoah

Larger-framed but still feminine. Structurally sound and well made, though I preferred the compactness and movement of the winner. A quality exhibit with many admirable features.

Class 102 – Open

1st – 178 – Saunders, Miss C – Hafwenna House of Stark at Giffwinnoah

A powerful, masculine male with great substance. Good head, strong bone and commanding presence. Slightly narrow in front but made up for it with a strong rear. Plenty to admire in this dog.

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Japanese Spitz

Class 107 – Puppy

1st – 199 – Smith, Mrs & Miss – Snowshoes Isabella

Charming 7-month-old girl of lovely type. Well-boned and feminine, with a sweet expression and pleasing head. Attentive to handler and beautifully presented. Coped admirably with the long grass.

Class 108 – Graduate

1st – 194 – Fursw, Mrs – Loveliwithy Barbie Girl JW

Eye-catching bitch with a lovely outline, good bone, and excellent rear angulation. Correct front assembly and sound movement. A true showgirl with presence. Best of Breed and Utility Group 2.

2nd – 197 – Smith, Mrs & Miss – Snowshoes Ophelia JW

Attractive bitch with a neat front and lovely expression. Moved soundly. Slightly outshone by the winner’s ring presence on the day.

Class 110 – Open Bitch

1st – 195 – Fursw, Mrs – Loveliwithy Kiku Tsubaki

Pretty girl with excellent breed type. Moved freely with purpose. Super eye and ear set, and well presented.

2nd – 198 – Smith, Mrs & Miss – Ch Snowshoes All That Glitters JW

Feminine bitch, slightly longer in body than the winner. Preferred a higher ear set for balance. Movement was okay, though she was somewhat affected by the grass.

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Tibetan Spaniel

Class 119 – Puppy

1st – 222 – Smith, Mrs H – Lacoral Anya

Delightful 6-month-old puppy, beautifully balanced and confident. Expression full of charm – exactly what you want in the breed. Moved with typical light-footed gait and presented herself perfectly every time. Immense promise. Best of Breed, Best Puppy in Breed, and Puppy Group 2. A star in the making.

2nd – 217 – Bevis, Mrs – Lacoral Duke of York at Starlance

Littermate to the winner. Masculine head with appealing expression. Another promising youngster.

Class 120 – Graduate

1st – 219 – Bevis, Mrs – Souska Touch the Sky Over Starlance ShCEx

Sturdy male with good bone and balanced outline. Masculine head and moved out well despite the challenging grass. Solid exhibit with good breed type.

Class 122 – Open

1st – 221 – Hall, Mr & Mrs – Balgay Shab Tra

Strong, well-balanced male with a lovely head. Moved with drive, especially from the rear. Good bone and structure. Very sound – Reserve Best of Breed.

2nd – 223 – Smith, Miss H – Tibbiestars Tutti Fruitti at Lacoral JW

Pretty girl with lovely expression. Slightly out of coat on the day but still a quality bitch with much to admire.

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AVNSC Utility

Class 128 – Graduate

1st – 232 – Jones, Mrs & Mr – Gladsheim Savanna at Maplecoombe

Well-constructed 3-year-old Kooikerhondje. Moved with purpose and ease. Pleasing head, feminine expression, and good overall balance. Lovely type.

Class 129 – Open

1st – 228 – Hutchings-Brooks, Mrs & Mr, Brooks & Hutchings – Jansanleis The Magic Piper with Jenerelena

Stunning cream German Spitz Mittel – feminine and full of quality. Admired from ringside, and didn’t disappoint hands-on. Beautiful front and strong rear resulted in fluid movement. Worked in harmony with handler. A champion in the making. Best of Breed and Group 1.

2nd – 235 – Moorcroft, Mrs J – Amorevita Uranus JW

Striking black Miniature Schnauzer, immaculately presented. Masculine head and powerful, driven movement. Slight tendency to stand front too far forward today, but still a high-quality dog. Reserve Best of Breed.

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AV Utility – Puppy (Class 130)

1st – 176 – Repeat from Breed Judging

AV Utility – Veteran

1st – 203 – Bedwell, Mr L – Vicmars Smart Fella

Stunning Standard Poodle in impeccable condition. True to type and full of enthusiasm. Moved like a dog half his age. Best Veteran and Reserve Best Veteran in Show.

2nd – 220 – Hall, Mr & Mrs – Balgay Kitang Po

Cracking Tibetan Spaniel and real showman. Elegant movement and strong breed type. Unfortunate to meet the Poodle in such form.

AV Utility – Champion (Class 133)

1st – 218 – Bevis, Mrs – Christmas Skyvanna Empty Dreams of Starlance ShCEx

Outstanding Tibetan Spaniel champion. Balanced, masculine, and correct. Moved with confidence and grace. A worthy champion.

2nd – 198 – Repeat from Breed

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Utility Group Placings

1st – 228 – German Spitz Mittel

2nd – 194 – Japanese Spitz

3rd – 225 – Tibetan Terrier – Plummer, Plummer & Bingham – Araki Krazie Maizie for Tetsikarma JW ShCEx OSW

4th – 205 – Standard Poodle – Maloney, Mrs & Mr – Vicmar’s Push Ahead

Utility Puppy Group Placings

1st – 177 – Dalmatian

2nd – 222 – Tibetan Spaniel

3rd – 188 – French Bulldog – Hucker, Mrs B – Oschalben Olissa at Bevanray

4th – 199 – Japanese Spitz