Okehampton & District Canine Society

OKEHAMPTON & DISTRICT CANINE SOCIETY

PREMIER OPEN SHOW

Saturday 27th September 2025

Thank you to Caz Turner and her team for a pleasant well -run show and thank you to my hard working steward Brian McCabe-Bell who kept things moving so efficiently all day. He worked so hard.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Post graduate-3 entries-2 absent

1st Player’s Anickily Black Orchid-19 months old and a bit in between at the moment. Lovely temperament, well presented, needs to strengthen in rear.

Open-3 entries, 2 absent

1st Knapp & Blackie’s Cridensa Connor-nicely proportioned boy who moved well both ends. Very typical. BOB and finished 4th in the group.

Pomeranian

Post graduate-4 entries, 2 absent

1st Davey’s Klassna Dream About Me-11 months old, quality, very pretty, lovely head, very animated and moved well. BOB, placed 3rd in the adult group and won the puppy group.

2nd French’s Bincombefarm’s The Snidget

Open-1 entry

1st French’s Ch Norvanik Gold Smith at Bincombefarm -another one of obvious quality and with lovely attitude. I just felt the youngster moved better in front.

Pug

Post graduate-3 entries

1st Makepeace’s Sandigara Hope and Dreams-just 6 months and presented herself really well in stance, when she settled moved quite well. Her typical look earned her 3rd in the puppy group.

2nd Kelsall’s Kelbrend Mister Marmalade

Open-5 entries

1st Makepeace’s Hugapug Guy Fawkes at Sandigara-I liked this boy’s substance and his outline, really good in profile looking so typy. BOB

2nd Makepeace’s Cedilla Cherry Jubilee at Sandigara

Chihuahua (Smooth Coat)

Post graduate-1 entry

1st Skinner’s Davixity Ay Papi at Mujerosa -7 months and starting to learn the job, good show temperament, a bit long in loin.

Open 2 entries

1st Crew’s Anadeia Nallion at Dreamcrewes-lovely proportions, good outline, a bit restricted in hind movement.

2nd Morris’s Mikichi Mr Moonlight

Chihuahua (Long Coat)

Post graduate-2 entries

1st Skinner’s Mujerosa Miss Talkulah-the better outline in this class and put on a better show, just turned 1 so is a touch in -between at the moment.

2nd Crew’s Paradise Crazy Passion for Dreamcrewes

Open-1 entry

1st Skinner’s Mujerosa Hats Off To You-the finished product, looks typical, good front, not so good in rear. BOB

Affenpinscher

Post graduate-1 entry

1st Teasdale’s Tonsarne Violette Szabo-8 month girl, very pretty, typical head, good rear, just needs to settle to the job but only a baby. 4th in the puppy group.

Open -3 entries

1st Clark’s Carycares Diva Lauella -everything in the right place on this one, decent proportions, ok in head, moves assertively with a good rear and shows quite well. BOB and Group 2

2nd Teasdale’s Tonsarne Teatime

Papillon

Post graduate-4 entries, 2 absent

1st Stanbury’s Inixia Something Special -I think she is special. Lovely outline, shows like a bomb, has some presence, feminine. Good front, could be a little stronger behind. BOB and her obvious quality earned her Group 1.

2nd Morris & Orchard’s Panspayon Starlite Express

Open-5 entries, 2 absent

1st Stanbury’s Inixia Glamorous Guy-litter brother to the winner of the last class and very similar although he is obviously the male version. I gave the nod to his sister as she had such lovely animation. Overall winner of the Res BOB competition.

2nd Morris & Stanbury’s Inixia Finest Hour with Rafmor

Pekingese

Post graduate -3 entries, 1 absent

1st Sakals Blevwill His Lordship at Curonians-lovely puppy, nice headed boy, good substance, moved well, quite heavily coated, BOB and placed 2nd in the puppy group.

2nd Sakals Kinas Budda Playful Pia at Curonians

Open-2 entries, 1 absent

1st Sakals Curonians Alla Bixia -typical, moved ok, coat blowing a little and not the quality head of the puppy.

Yorkshire Terrier

Post graduate-1 entry

1st Drake’s Lavieest Madame La Isabella at Vakkerdimant -nicely proportioned, well presented, took time to settle but when she did moved ok.

English Toy Terrier

Open-5 entries, 4 absent

1st Warren’s Rhymswell Fields of Gold -stood alone but could have coped with some competition. Ok in outline, good in front, not so good behind.

AVNSC Toy Open-4 entries, 3 absent

Marshall’s Bichon Frise Blancazorte Never Say Never To Honeyvale feminine , decent forehand, enough neck, good outline, delightful temperament.

Toy Group

1st Papillon

2nd Affenpinscher

3rd Pomeranian

4th Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Toy Puppy Group

1st Pomeranian

2nd Pekingese

3rd Pug

4th Affenpinscher

AV Toy-Graduate-2 entries

1st Divinity’s Azurite-Pom who was absent in the breed class. Typical, moved well and in good condition.

2nd Anickily Black Orchid

AV Toy Veteran-3 entries

1st Skinner’s LC Chihuahua Tyssul Zafira -showy and gassy, pretty head, moved quite well and certainly in good shape for a veteran.

2nd Clark’s Affenpinscher Affentude Forever Young

AV Toy Champion -2 entries

1st Ch Norvanik Gold Smith at Bincombefarm

2nd Stanbury’s Papillon Ch Elendil Knights Templar at Inixia

Toy Res BOB Group

1st Papillon

Spaniel (English Springer)

Junior-3 entries, 2 absent

1st Hill’s Peasblossom Emotions with Teignvalley-8 months and well grown for age, feminine head, ok in outline, rear could be a little stronger. Well presented.

Open-1 entry

1st Hill’s Teignvalley New Beginnings-coming to his best I would think, very typical outline in stance, lovely furnishings, good mover and is well balanced all through. Placed 3rd in the adult group.

Spaniel (Welsh Springer)

Open dog -1 entry

1st Attwood’s Ir Sh Ch Kylowen Drym-10 year old boy so fully mature, decent outline, moves well particularly for a veteran, in great condition for his age.

Open bitch-3 entries, 2 absent

1st Attwood’s Ir Sh Ch Kylowen Demelza -litter sister to the open dog and equally good in movement and condition. I gave her the nod for BOB as I felt that she was a little more refined in head.

Chow Chow

Post graduate-2 entries

1st Cummins’ Torrichow Smarty Jones-9 month old boy, maturing very well, I liked his head and body proportions, good puppy coat, moved well. Caught my eye further in the puppy group where I awarded him Group 1.

2nd Coleman & Evans Torrichows Stand and Deliver

Open-1 entry

1st Cummins’ Kweichow Spencer at Dragonsway -4 year old and took a moment or two to settle. Quite a good head and expression. I preferred the overall quality of the puppy.

Tibetan Spaniel

Post graduate-3 entries

1st Wayman’s Mynapaw Spring Blossom-2 year old girl with the correct amount of coat, good outline and decent proportions when standing.

2nd Bevis’s Lacoral Duke of York at Starlance

Limit-1 entry

1st Quest and Coniberes Tiny Winnie De La Valoubiere with Devontibs-looked ok in stance, a bit untidy in movement back and front, head quite pleasing.

Open dog-2 entries

1st Bevis’s Souska Touch The Sky Over Starlance -showy boy, catches the eye as he has a good outline, a bit untidy in front.

2nd Hirstwood’s Quintrelle I Am Said with Tibbitude

Open bitch-3 entries, 1 absent

1st Hirstwood’s Quintrelle I Believe -7 year old, looked good standing, correct proportions, very typical BOB

2nd Wayman’s Mynapaw Perfect Symphony

Tibetan Terrier

Junior-3 entries

1st Harrison’s Boshay Pupkin Spice-pretty girl, good proportions, lovely side piece, decent head, a bit narrow behind. Placed 3rd in the puppy group.

2nd Stickley’s Silgarhi Chiquitita at Walkamile

Post graduate-2 entries, 1 absent

1st Plummer, Knight and Binghams Araki Colour My World for Tetsikarma -she settled as the class went on, feminine, balanced.

Open-2 entries, 1 absent

1st Plummer & Bingham’s Araki Krazie Maizie for Tetsikarma -one of the stars of the day for me. Beautifully balanced, good front assembly, lovely head, feminine all through, filled the eye. Presentation was immaculate. Could be a touch stronger behind. BOB and was pleased to make her Group 1.

 Boston Terrier

Post graduate-2 entries, 1 absent

1st Rickard’s Jackarhys Our Lady Luck at Rokatoc-looks the part standing, nicely headed, needs to settle to the job on the move, good in front.

French Bulldog

Junior-1 entry

1st Barrett’s Membully The Sting of Wisdom-attractive 6 month old baby, good type, obviously a baby . Shows promise.

Open-3 entries

1st French’s Bincombefarm Morsmordre-nice masculine boy, lovely head, excelled in profile movement, projects himself well in stance, Group 2 overall

2nd French’s Ch Bincombefarm Serpensortia

Bulldog

Open-1 entry

1st Vosper’s Busterleigh Kinda Magic-big strong boy who moves well, in good condition and very typical.

Shih Tzu

Post graduate-2 entries

1st Wood’s Densown Fanta Fizz to Ralphina-steady, feminine, won the class on movement, is possibly a little too compact.

2nd Smith’s Freakshow Opulence Above All at Snowshoes

Open-3 entries, 2 absent

1st Puleston’s Chanikos Mystical Dream for Shanuleas -16 months, masculine, good head, moved well and overall proportions won him BOB.

Dalmatian

Post graduate-4 entries

1st Davies Maddidalli True Love Kisses-won the class on her overall balance and proportions, feminine, made her handler work but good in profile when she settled.

2nd Smart’s Wibmeister Remy at Coastalcove

Open-4 entries

1st Williamson’s Shydally Ultimate Edition-really takes the eye in stance, obviously a male but not coarse, I liked his proportions and his overall look. Caught my eye further in the group where I awarded him Group 4.

2nd Edens Steyndal Diamond White at Dalens

Poodle (Toy)

Post graduate-5 entries, 1 absent

1st Mayou-Howe’s Afterglow Nutmeg-nicely presented, lovely size, moved well, lovely expression, won BOB with a bit to spare.

2nd Todd’s Maridrew I’m Maximus

Open-2 entries

1st Afterglow Nutmeg

2nd Todd’s Vanitonia Meant To Be

Japanese Shiba Inu

Post graduate-1 entry

1st Searle’s Jaidevs Fifth Avenue Via Cravessa -8 months and a good size, lovely standing, a bit reluctant to move but hopefully that will come.

Poodle (Miniature)

Post graduate-2 entries, 1 absent

1st Sarson’s Arrowflight Tres Beau -10 months old, plenty big enough, decent head, moved ok when he settled,

Keeshond

Open-1 entry

1st Hill’s Whizzkees Silver Spirit -feminine, nicely headed, well turned out, good proportions, a little weak in rear

Poodle (Standard)

Post graduate-1 entry

1st Elson’s Volgarus Make A Choice at Jomarnelli -feminine and typical, would like a little more neck, moved well in rear.

AVNSC Utility

Open-1 entry

1st Heyes Akita Dr Wolf Go And Smash It at Chillipaws-Akita, masculine, good bone and fills the eye, was a bit sluggish and a bit weak behind.

Utility Group

1st Tibetan Terrier

2nd French Bulldog

3rd Edens Japanese Spitz Ch Snowshoes Hex Girl at Dalens-I did not judge this breed but this girl caught my eye in the group with her obvious quality, super proportions, lovely in stance, feminine. Could be a touch steadier behind.

4th Dalmatian

Utility Puppy Group

1st Chow Chow

2nd Tibetan Spaniel

3rd Tibetan Terrier

4th Shih Tzu-had placed second in his breed class, quite a lot to like about him, well turned out, still has some developing to do.

AV Utility Puppy-6 entries,3 absent

1st Membully The Sting of Wisdom

2nd Torrichows Stand And Deliver

AV Utility Graduate-4 entries, 1 absent

1st Volgarus Make A Choice at Jomarnelli

AV Utility Open-5 entries, 4 absent

1st Wibmeister Remy at Coastalcove-this Dalmatian was 2nd in his breed class. He had a good outline and strong presence but was plenty big enough.

AV Utility Veteran-8 entries, 4 absent

1st Folkes German Spitz Mittel Spellcast Love Talks at Dacfolke -sound and moved very well, really good condition, handled well on the table,

2nd Hill’s Keeshond Ch Whizkees Ebony Silver For Plymkees

AV Utility Champion-4 entries, 1 absent

1st Bevis’s Tibetan Spaniel Ch Skyvana Empty Dreams of Starlance-a bit of an eyecatcher. Super proportions, beautiful head, looks good from all angles, well presented coat and just the right amount of it.

2nd Ch Snowshoes Hex Girl at Dalens

Utility Res BOB Group

1st French’s French Bulldog-Ch Bincombefarm Serpensortia-placed 2nd in the breed class behind her very showy litter brother. This girl has obvious quality, super head and good proportions,

Meg McCourt Memorial Open Stakes 40 entries-20 absent

What a lovely class to judge with rosettes down to 10th place and very generous prize money.

1st Partridge-Bebb’s Alaskan Malamute Kaskae Show Me The Monet Avec Keighanya-masculine, really fills the eye, good outline standing and moving, super coat and condition and very sound in all directions. Lovely boy.

2nd Araki Krazie Maizie For Tetsikarma

Paul Eardley-Judge