Poole Canine Club

Poole Canine Club

Open Show – 18th May 2025

Judge: Michael Masters

It was an honour to be invited to judge at this show to include the finale of Best in Show. The Officers and Committee have to be commended on the last minute changes to the show set up due to some flash flooding which affected the planned indoor accommodation. Fortunately the weather was kind to us, albeit somewhat warm and the show went off with a swing. My thanks to my steward Bill for keeping the show on the road and special thanks to the exhibitors for a quality entry. I was spoilt for choice for the top honours, thank you to the Group judges for sending forward such quality.

BEST IN SHOW

Trim’s SATISFACTION DELL URBE IMMORTALE ROYCEPRIDE (IMP ITA) – (Bullmastiff)

My star of the day! This young lady took my eye as she entered the ring and didn’t disappoint on handling. She is not a big girl but I loved her breed type and balance. Her head is broad and deep of good proportions with pronounced stop, lovely dark eyes with soulful expression. She is wide in the chest with lovely depth to brisket, correct in body. She has great width over the rear with well developed hindquarters. Despite the heat she coped really well and moved sound with enthusiasm. I could have taken her home!

RESERVE BEST IN SHOW

Scarlet’s VANITONIA ENCHANTED OVER MICHELROY JW – (Beagle)

Another exhibit that came into the ring with purpose, this tri coloured bitch filled my eye for her overall breed type. Her head is beautifully shaped and feminine, no mistaking she is a girl. She stands on her toes and with her slightly arched neck gives her a superior appearance. She is so well made in front with great layback to shoulder with matching upperarm, her body is correct with plenty of depth, well ribbed back to short loin. Her hindquarters are well angulated and well developed in first and second thigh. On the move she comes alive, so sound on the out and back, holding a firm topline in profile with the desired reach and drive, super head carriage.

BEST PUPPY IN SHOW

Hucker’s OSHALBEN OLISSA AT BEVANRAY – (French Bulldog)

I fell for this one hook, line and sinker! She came into the ring with that look of innocence and captured my attention immediately. On handling she impressed me for her sturdy, non exaggerated appearance, her appealing broad, yet feminine head and those beautiful dark round eyes that just reeled me in. She is cobby in body with good depth to brisket and well sprung to the ribs and short loin. She has soundness in movement, free and flowing covering the ground with ease, she showed such confidence for one so young, still with enthusiasm at the end of the day in the heat. I will follow her future with interest.

RESERVE BEST PUPPY IN SHOW

Parkinson’s DELBRUPAR BARNYARD BOOGIE (Bichon Frishe)

Here is another smart exhibit, square in profile, raw but with everything in the right place in the correct proportions for his age. He has an attractive head with good ratio of skull to muzzle, his eye are round and dark with strong pigmentation. He is correct in front assembly with good layback of shoulder with matching upperarm. Adequate depth to body for his age, he has lovely width over the rear, broad thighs and well bent stifles. He moves as he is made, sound with reach and drive. Pushed the Frenchie all the way.

BEST VETERAN IN SHOW

Rose’s PENNYDACH MYSTIQUE AT ROSENCRANTZ (Dachshand Mini S/H)

This cutie headed up a collection of quality veterans, I was spoilt for choice and had to split some hairs. She oozes breed type, is feminine in head with good eye shape and expression, her front is deep with prominent keel and elbows well tucked in. She carries the correct amount of body condition with great muscle tone. Moved sound with purpose holding a level topline.

RESERVE BEST VETERAN IN SHOW

Hamlin’s ROSPARQUIER SMALL TALK FOR DEVOTOBLAZE ShCM VW (Boston Terrier)

This is a well balanced compact male with typical breed type. He has a good head of correct proportions with dark round eyes, small ears of good shape and carriage. Well made throughout, in fit condition and effortless sound movement well up on his toes, close up for BVIS.

PYRENEAN MOUNTAIN DOG, GRADUATE – 0 entries.

PYRENEAN MOUNTAIN DOG, OPEN – 1 Entry, 0 absent.

1. Meakin’s ROYAUME FALKOR DU NEQUVIELLE (IMP FRA)

A strong, powerful male with masculine, distinctive head of good proportions. He has a well made front assembly with mature ribs extending well back to strong short loin and sound croup. He moved sound with plenty of drive and reach. I felt he could carry more condition to advantage. BOB

IRISH RED & WHITE SETTER, GRADUATE – 1 entry, 1 absent.

IRISH RED & WHITE SETTER, OPEN – 1 entry, 1 absent.

IRISH SETTER, PUPPY – 4 entries, 0 absent.

1. Bouttell & Burbridge’s IXIA THE LOVECATS

This young lady is quite raw but presents a balanced racy outline. Her head is feminine, long and lean with desired planes and proportions, a cheeky expression with correct eye shape and colour. She is well made fore and aft with balance of angles. She kept it together on the move, sound and holding a good shape in profile. I thought her very promising.

2. Foster’s IXIA BOYS DON’T CRY AT SHANOAH

Litter brother to 1 and similar attributes apply. He needs a little more time as boys often do and not as together on the move as his sister today, another promising youngster.

3. Randle’s RIONORE BEWITCHING MEMORY

IRISH SETTER, JUNIOR – 4 entries, 0 absent.

1. Pym’s MARZANNE TRIGGER HAPPY BY THENDARA

This young male caught my eye when he entered the ring and did not disappoint on handling. He has a cracking head, long and lean of correct proportions with intelligent expression. He flows from nose to tail with long arched neck into strong front assembly and plenty of depth to brisket. He is well ribbed back to strong, short loin and well muscled quarters with hocks well let down. Sound on the move, fills the eye in profile. I couldn’t find anything to beat him today. BOB

2. Rutherford’s CLONAGEERA SUMMER MOMENTS

A nice bitch of good breed type that is well made throughout, racy yet has depth and substance. She is well ribbed back and moved sound. Not the head of 1 and lacked some drive today.

3. Hadfield’s MARZANNES HAPPY RETURNS

IRISH SETTER, NOVICE – 0 entries.

IRISH SETTER, GRADUATE – 4 entries, 1 absent.

1. Murray’s HENALEAS MAXIMILIAN WITH DERRYDORE JW

These two boys were difficult to split as I liked them both. Good for size, make and shape, good head, strong front construction, well ribbed back to short loin and good width over the rear. He scored over 2 on topline and drive.

2. Russell’s TIROEN TOUCH OF MAGIC BY SETTESOLI (IMP KCJ) JW

Another nice dog with similar attributes as 1 and I am sure they will change places many times.

3. Maple’s POLLNAC NEW MIRACLE

IRISH SETTER, POST GRADUATE – 3 entries, 0 absent.

1. Aldridge’s CLONAGEERA WINNER TAKES ALL JW

A male with a striking balanced head with parallel lines and correct eye shape. He is strong in front with plenty of depth, well ribbed with good depth to brisket. Well muscled quarters, sound on the move.

2. Hall’s RIVERBRUE OPHELIA LOVE GLENNARA JW

3 yrs old bitch with lots to like, a pretty balanced head, well made front and mature in rib. She could not match the footfall of 1 today.

3. Hadfield’s COVARNEY TIME AFTER TIME FOR MARZANNE

IRISH SETTER, OPEN DOG – 3 entries, 0 absent.

1. Pym, Bott & Milligan-Bott’s THENDARA MARSHAMELLO JW SHCEX OSW

This mature boy presents a pleasing picture on the stack and holds it together on the move. He has a strong front assembly with depth to brisket, mature in rib and well muscled quarters, sound on the move. Found his son to have better rib to loin ratio for BOB.

2. Needs’ COVARNEY PACO RABANNE

Another lovely male in this class, actually preferred his head over 1. He is well made in front with plenty of depth and well developed in rib. Not the footfall of 1 or extension in profile, maybe feeling the heat.

3. Hadfield’s STARATLANTA GET A WIGGLE ON TO MARZANNE

IRISH SETTER, OPEN BITCH – 1 entry.

1. Hadfield’s COVARNEY ESTEE AVEC MARZANNE

This young lady of 6 years presents very nice breed type and flows from nose to tail. She is good to handle and is correct in front construction, has good depth, mature in rib that extends well back to short loin. She moved well holding a good shape in profile.

ENGLISH SETTER, POST GRADUATE – 2 entries, 0 absent.

1. Tucker’s WALSHAW ONE MORE NIGHT

This orange belton male is almost 2 years, he has a very handsome head and good eye for shape and colour. He is well made in front with matching angulation in hind quarters, well ribbed to short loin. He holds a level topline in profile, moves out well but not the footfall coming as the BOB

2. Bayliss’ DYRHAM GIRL ON FIRE

This pretty headed female is well made throughout but just needs to drop and develop in width, she has time on her side. She moves sound holding a level topline.

ENGLISH SETTER, OPEN – 2 entries, 1 absent.

1. Tucker’s MARIGLEN NIGHTWISH FOR WALSHAW

This mature blue belton male filled my eye for breed type and balance. His head is well proportioned of good shape with kind expression. He stands four square on strong legs and neat feet and had great depth through, mature in rib to short loin. His hind quarters are strong with great muscletone. He moves sound covering the ground with ease. BOB

GORDON SETTER, GRADUATE – 0 entries.

GORDON SETTER, OPEN – 1 entry.

1. Harker’s SH CH HERNWOOD ACHILLES AT ETTRICK JW

My notes say wow! This beautiful male is 8 years old and belies his age so well. I loved him for type and balance, his head is masculine without coarseness. He has a strong front assembly, correct in body and well muscled quarters. He is as sound as a bell on the move with enthusiasm of a 2 year old and it is no surprise that he is titled. BOB

GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTER, SPECIAL YEARLING – 0 Entries

GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTER, GRADUATE – 1 Entry, 0 Absent.

1. Powell & Tarrant’s NEWTONBRIAR PURE BLISS

This bitch is impressive to handle. She is up to size but all in proportion, typical head, well made in front with strong quarters. Moved sound fore and aft and held her shape well in profile. Found her just a tad weighty today. BOB

GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTER, OPEN – 0 Entries.

ITALIAN SPINONE, POST GRADUATE – 1 Entry, 1 Absent.

ITALIAN SPINONE, OPEN – 1 Entry, 0 Absent.

1. Allum’s MACARICA FAIR AND SQUARE

This beauty presented a balanced profile of good breed type. Appealing in head, she is well put together with is confirmed when she moves. She has plenty of depth and correct width through, spot on in body. She moves sound with good reach of drive in profile. BOB

HUNGARIAN VIZSLA, PUPPY – 0 Entries

HUNGARIAN VIZSLA, GRADUATE – 1 Entries, 0 Absent.

Both of these quality exhibits fit the standard so well but are very different in type.

1. Challis’ VIZSLANYA PRAXIS JW

Feminine girl with head of good proportions, eyes of correct shape and colour, thin ears carried low. She is carrying the correct weight, fit with substance, well ribbed back to short loin with good tuck up. She moved sound, not quite as together as the BOB, could change places on another occasion.

HUNGARIAN VIZSLA, OPEN – 1 Entries, 0 Absent.

1. Challis’ VIZSLANYA VIZI JW

This may sound a cop-out but similar merits apply, this one had the edge on being more together on the move and held a better shape in profile. BOB

WEIMARANER, GRADUATE – 1 Entry, 0 Absent.

1. Jefferies’ RIVERTONE AURORA OVER SILBERMEER

This typical female has a feminine head of good proportions, correct light eyes and a keen intelligent expression. She has a strong front with good depth to chest, carrying correct body weight, well sprung ribs extending well back to short loin. She has strong well muscled quarters with well bent stifle. She moves sound with good side gait. BOB. I have to say this one is the best I have seen from this exhibitor.

WEIMARANER, OPEN – 0 Entries.

RETRIEVER (CURLY COATED), PUPPY – 1 Entry, 0 Absent.

1. Kear & Morrey’s FOXRIEVER INFINITE SPIRIT (AI)

This 7 months old liver lad is still quite raw but correct for his age. He has a masculine wedge shaped head with parallel planes. He has a good front with plenty of depth and well sprung ribs extending well back to short deep loin, wide over the rear. He moved sound when settled. BOB & BPIB

RETRIEVER (CURLY COATED), GRADUATE – 1 Entry, 1 Absent.

RETRIEVER (CURLY COATED), OPEN – 1 Entry, 0 Absent.

1. Kear & Morrey’s FOXRIEVER INFINITE SPIRIT (AI)

AV IMPORTED BREED REGISTER HOUND, PUPPY – 0 Entries.

AV IMPORTED BREED REGISTER HOUND, OPEN – 0 Entries.

AVNSC HOUND, PUPPY – 1 Entry, 1 Absent.

AVNSC HOUND, SPECIAL YEARLING – 1 Entry, 1 Absent.

AVNSC HOUND, POST GRADUATE – 2 Entries, 1 Absent.

1. Lindsey’s HARMONY KAMA INDIGO (IMP RUS) (Basenji)

This 6 yrs old female presents a striking outline on the stack, well up on the leg. Her head is typical of the breed with dark almond shaped eyes and small erect ears. She has a well made front with mature ribs and level back. She moves sound. Best AVNSC Hound.

AVNSC HOUND, OPEN – 1 Entry, 0 Absent.

1. Lindsey & Lindsey’s SHYLLAR CROWNED TO LEAD (Basenji)

This red and white 6 yrs old female has a typical head, correct ear shape and carriage. She is well made throughout, not as positive in hind action on the move as the winner of the previous class.

AV HOUND, PUPPY – 4 Entries, 3 Absent.

1. Strong’s XERXES OMAR TER DOLEN (IMP BEL) (Saluki)

A very promising male with appealing head, good eye shape and colour, correct ear set. He is well made in front with good depth for age, correct in body with good width over the rear. He has well muscled hind quarters, moved sound.

AV HOUND, SPECIAL YEARLING – 8 Entries, 7 Absent.

1. Turton’s BAY OF BISCOFF BISCUIT AT DAMORADAXIES (Dachshund L/H)

A 2yrs old dark sable male with lots to like for breed type and balance, masculine head, good eye shape and colour. He has a well made front with plenty of depth and prominence to keel, correct in body, level topline, well muscled thick hind quarters which he used well on the move. He was not so enthusiastic as I think the heat had finally got to him.

AV HOUND, POST GRADUATE – 3 Entries, 1 Absent.

1. Turton’s BREEZELYN LONG TIME NO SEE AT DAMORADAXIES (Dachshund L/H)

A 2yrs old male who is good to handle, typical head, well made front and wide quarters. Moved sound but was really feeling the heat at this stage.

2. Bright & Joy’s ROVIGO ARGENTA (Rhodesian Ridgeback)

This female has good breed type and a typical head. Unhappy to be handled, think she had enough for today!

AV HOUND, OPEN – 6 Entries, 3 Absent.

1. Steel & Baulch’s TIGSISLE TIME AFTER TIME WITH MOYLES (Whippet)

This impressive male presents a typical elegant outline. He has a good long and lean head, good eye shape with alert expression. He has a well made front assembly, correct in body with good depth. His hindquarters are well muscled, sound as a pound on the move.

2. Scarlet’s MICHELROY PIZZAZZ (Beagle)

This female has a feminine head, correct in front and carrying just the right amount of body. She is well sprung in the rib extending well back to short loin and well muscled quarters. Moved sound but would prefer a tad more width in hind action.

3. Copperthwaithe’s ALCALIPHS BELISAMA (Saluki)

AV HOUND, VETERAN – 7 Entries, 4 Absent.

1. Rose’s PENNYDACH MYSTIQUE AT ROSENCRANTZ (Dachshand Mini S/H)

2. Roberts & Spearing’s LINKENLEES LAURINA SHCEX VW (Beagle)

This lovely girl is of good breed type. She has a feminine head with strong front and plenty of depth. Correct in body with a proud head carriage, moved sound.

3. Roberts & Spearing’s LINKENLEES LYRIC ShCM SHCEX VW (Beagle)

HOUND GROUP

I felt it was worth a mention that the larger breeds were definitely disadvantaged in the weather conditions. I had a cracking Wolfhound and Ridgeback in my shortlist that just faded away in the extreme afternoon heat.

1. Scarlet’s VANITONIA ENCHANTED OVER MICHELROY JW – (Beagle)

2. Ergis’ SIOUXLINE ELSA MARIE (Dachshund Mini S/H)

This 9 month old bitch pup competed with the big boys and girls and held her own very well. You cannot deny the quality of this girl and there is so much more to come. She stands four square on the stack presenting a impressive outline. She has a beautiful head showing the correct proportions. She has a good spring to her ribs with correct rib to loin ratio. Her hindquarters are well angulated with good muscle development. Her movement was most impressive, sound on the up and down and striking in profile with drive and reach holding a level topline. What a great showgirl! PG1

3. Partridge’s PETTIGANS VIVA LA VIDA BY RIVEROYAL (Dachshund L/H)

This is one that I have judged before and she is certainly fulfilling her early promise. She is so feminine and elegant with a gorgeous expression with rich pigmentation. She has matured in depth of keel and spring of rib with super front assembly. She is spot on for body, thick well muscled quarters and in plush coat condition. Looks a picture on the stack and holds it together on the move on the up and down and around holding a firm topline.

4. Ashby’s RAYOL PUMPKIN PIE AT JAXINORYDAX (Dachshund S/H)

I have met this one also probably 9 months ago and my opinion has not changed. She is a quality shaded red female with a beautiful long lean head with dark eye. She is well made in front with super shoulder placement with prominence to keel. Maturing in body she has good rib to loin ratio, strong and wide over the rear. She is sound on the move with strong topline in profile.

HOUND PUPPY GROUP

1. Ergis’ SIOUXLINE ELSA MARIE (Dachshund Mini S/H)

2. Griffiths’ PELYMA CERTAINLY SNAZZY (Whippet)

7 month old fawn female with feminine head and well made front, correct body and short loin. She has well muscled quarters and moved well. Just needs to drop which time short sort.

3. Rose’s MERRYLINE MARTHA WITH ROSENCRANTZ (Dachshund Mini W/H)

AV RARE BREEDS – 2 Entries, 1 Absent.

1. Hansford & Donnelly’s PEREGOS MINERVA’S WISDOM (Catalan Sheepdog)

This lady has a lovely feminine head with good eye colour and shape, well made in front with depth and good ribbing. She has a short loin with strong quarters, moved sound with firm topline. In good coat.

AV VUNERABLE BREED – 21 Entries, 10 Absent.

1. Wilkinson’s RAINSTER EILEX AMOUNG HUNACRES (Irish Wolfhound)

I loved this graceful Wolfie girl with such a beautiful long head with dark oval eyes. She has a strong, long neck into a cracking front assembly, elbows tucked under. She has depth and width through with muscular hindquarters which created the drive off when moving. She is sound fore and aft holding a good shape in profile.

2. Lattimer’s AUS CH OTTABA RIGHT ON QUEWE (AI) (IMP AUS) (Old English Sheepdog)

I have judged this super boy before about 12 months ago and he still appeals for his strong breed type and balance. He has a masculine head with everything in proportion, his front is well made, plenty of depth, well sprung in the rib back to short loin. He coped well in the heat moving sound fore, aft and in profile.

3. Webb’s FOVEAUX MAGIC DANCE (Lancashire Heeler)

AV CHAMPION – 14 Entries, 8 Absent.

1. Bevis’ CH SKYVANA EMPTY DREAMS OF STARLANCE SHCEX (Tibetan Spaniel)

This handsome lad just commanded attention. He oozes beautiful breed type and balance, really lovely to handle with each piece seamlessly fitting with the next. He has a masculine head without a hint of coarseness and super bright expression. He is strong and deep in body with well muscled quarters with hocks well let down. His movement is exemplary with accurate footfall land proud head carriage.

2. Lattimer’s AUS CH OTTABA RIGHT ON QUEWE (AI) (IMP AUS) (Old English Sheepdog)

3. Tuttle’s CH LAVERKO ONE DAY MORE (Rottweiler)

AV CLIVE LIST MEMORIAL STAKES, POST GRADUATE – 7 Entries, 6 Absent

1. Williams & Toublic’s COBHAY DASHING DANDELION (Spaniel English Springer)

This male is moderate with nothing overdone. His head is masculine with lovely expression, he has good front construction with depth to brisket. Strong in bone and correct in body to short loin and well muscled quarters. Moved sound, holding firm topline in profile.

AV ANN DONALD MEMORIAL STAKES, POST OPEN – 29 Entries, 15 Absent

1. Bevis’ CH SKYVANA EMPTY DREAMS OF STARLANCE SHCEX (Tibetan Spaniel)

2. Wallace’s DREAMMAKE FOR TIAJA JW (IMP DNK) (Retriever Labrador)

This is a pretty yellow girl with super expression. She is well made in front with a deep brisket, well ribbed back to short loin. Moved Sound.

3. Robitaille, Quadland & Furlow’s CANGCHS AMGCHB DREAMCHASER’S YOU HAD ME AT HELLO (ATC BB43857CAN) (Bearded Collie)