Eastbourne & District Canine Society

Eastbourne & District Canine Society

22nd June 2025  

Firstly I’d like to apologise to all exhibitors who have been waiting for my critiques. Life sometimes throws some curve balls that just take every ounce of time and mental capacity possible. Thank you to the secretary for her understanding in the matter. 

The society ran a fantastic show even with all the trials and tribulations that occurred. The committee were very hospitable and everyone had a smile on their face which is great for any judge or exhibitor to walk onto the Showground and be greeted by. 

Bichon Frise

Junior (2,1)

1st - ANDERSON, MRS H M - BROKENGATE'S MAM'SELLE. What a beautiful silhouette this girl presents. Everything flows front part to part. Would I like her slightly smaller, yes, but she is balanced throughout. A feminine headpiece with good muzzle to skull proportions with slightly rounded skull. Leathers are of good size and lay close to face. Beautiful size and shape to eyes with great pigmentation. Long neck leading into the cleanest forequarters with well laid shoulders and straight parallel front stood on strong patterns and tight feet. Topline held at all times, and with a deep chest, well ribbed and good length to loin. Tail is set high but something spooked her whilst in the ring causing her tail to drop on the move. Rear is well angulated and muscled. Coat presented beautifully: A little unsettled at times but moved with great power in rear and a lovely reach in front. BOB 

GRIFFON BRUXELLOIS

Junior (1,0)

1st - SWINGE, MISS M - BALTHAZAR SHAKE IT OFF. A pretty red rough bitch. I preferred the overall shape and size of this puppy to her litter brother, but just didn’t move to beat her brother for Bp. Head developing well with good width to skull. Short muzzle with open nostrils. Good strength to under jaw with neat lips. Eyes are round and set well in head of good size and colour. Ear set ok. Lovely arched neck leading into well laid shoulders. A straight front with good bone. Would like a little more width through chest. Firm Topline with short back and muscular loin finished with a high set tail of good length. Rear is angled well with a good turn of stifle and well let down hocks. 

Post graduate (1,0) 

1st - SWINGE, MISS M - BALTHAZAR MR BLU ZKYE. A red rough puppy on the bigger size and with character in abundance. A masculine headpiece with good proportions. Super eyes which are set well, round in shape and dark in colour. Ears are set high and are of good size. Super width to under jaw with a good chin. Neck is arched leading into a good shoulder placement with a good return of upper arm. Legs are straight and good for bone finished with small feet. Topline ok. Chest developing well. Tail set could be higher but it is of good length. Rear is angled well and is well muscled. Moved out positively. BP

Open (1,0) 

1st - SWINGE, MISS M - BALTHAZAR SUPERSONIC ShCEx. A red rough boy I have done very well in the past and he just gets better each time I see him. A super headpiece with small high set ears. Lovely dark round eyes placed well. Short muzzle with wide open nostrils. Good width and strength to under jaw with a good chin and all finished off with a well furnished beard. Strong arched neck leading into a super Topline and high set tail carried well at all times. Good width throughout body. Well constructed forequarters with angles in rear to match. On the move he’s such a show man with good reach in front and drive in rear. BOB 

Italian Greyhound 

Junior (1,0)

1st - READ, MRS S - LITTLEBRITON ALL OF MY HEART. This blue and white male ticked so many boxes for me. He needs to develop in confidence and I’m sure he will push some of the more mature dogs. That said I still couldn’t deny him BOB as I saw enough movement to award him so. Presents a lovely silhouette with the breed typical arch over the loin. Masculine headpiece with being long and narrow. Ears are a lovely shape and size set well. Long arched neck set into sloping shoulders with a good return of upper arm. Limbs are straight and fine boned finished with firm pasterns and hare like feet. Chest is deep and well ribbed back. Croup well angulated with a low set tail of good length. Rear has a good turn of stifle and well let down hocks with good length to thighs and muscled throughout. When he settled into himself he demonstrated a great rear drive and a good lift and reach in front. BOB 

Post Graduate (2,1)

1st - READ, MRS S - LITTLEBRITON GALWAY GIRL. Fawn and white bitch who has a pleasing outline. Fine boned throughout. Long narrow head with enough stop to balance headpiece. Eyes are set well in skull with a good shape, size and colour. Neck long leading into long sloping shoulders with straight limbs. Strong patterns. Would like to see a longer foot. Topline good with good length to loin and rise over loin fall off to a well angulated croup and a low set tail. Good length to muscular thigh. Well let down hocks. Moved out well with enough drive in rear. Front could have a little more lift and reach in front. 

Open (2,0)

1st - RISICA, MS T - CHEINAMOUR LOOKING GOOD. On the bigger size 4.5 year old bitch. Lovely headpiece with good muzzle to skull ratio, flat skull and enough stop. Long and lean with good strength to under jaw. Ears are set well on skull with good size and shape to them. Eyes large and set well. Long neck. Would like a slightly more angulated shoulder with a better return of upper arm. Straight limbs which are fine boned and finished with good hare feet. Topline is firm with a good rise over loin. Super depth and width to chest and well ribbed back. Rear has a good turn of stifle and well let down hocks. On the move this girl had a great rear drive, just needs the lift and reach in front. 

2nd - VAN ZYL, MS K - ROCKIGGY RUBY TUESDAY FOR BRIGHTHOUND. I have judged this girl a few times now and today she didn’t move as I’ve seen which cost her the win today. The same comments apply from before with a pleasing silhouette. Clean front assembly. Rise over loin. Well angulated rear. 

Pug

Open (1,0)

1st - SAFFER & SWINGE, MRS G & MR J - BUBBAPUG SUMMER SUNDAE JW. I’ve not had the pleasure in judging this girl before and what a cheeky one she is pushing her handler at all times. A gorgeous headpiece with enough wrinkle throughout. A lovely dark mask. Ears are of good size and set well. Eyes are large and dark set well in skull. Short muzzle with open nostrils super width to under jaw and firm chin. Strong, arched neck leading into well laid shoulders with elbows close to a well developed chest. Straight limbs and good feet. Lovely topline which she holds on the stand and the move. Strong loin and a tight curled tail. The rear is well constructed with enough turn of struggle and parallel hocks. On the move this girl has such good reach in front and demonstrates the typical “roll” in rear. BOB 

AV Utility Veteran 

1st - FINCH & BONNER, MISS S D & MR JK E - SOPHTSPOT HOCUS POCUS AT DALTICINO. A black well distributed spotted Dalmatian girl that I have judged previously with a different handler and didn’t go half as well as she did today. The handler apologised for how she may go as she doesn’t move her well enough. These 2 are a great partnership. The way this girl looks at her handler with those bright oval shaped eyes is such a lovely sight. A balanced headpiece with a good width to skull. Good muzzle to skull ratio with enough stop. Ears set high and close to skull. Neat lips on a muzzle that has good width and depth. Long arched neck leading into well laid shoulders and a good return of upper arm leaving elbows close to a deep well filled chest. Good bone throughout and stood on firm pasterns and round well arched feet. Slightly longer than tall, with a level back, strong loin with slight arch leading to a well tail of good length. Rear is angled well with a good turn of stifle and well let down hocks and well rounded muscles. On the move there is great drive in rear and reach in front all whilst covering the ground. 

2nd - HALL, MR & MRS C - BALGAY KITANG PO. A stellar performance from this young man. A well made Tibetan spaniel who moves like a youngster with it being brisk having great drive in the rear and a free action in front all whilst maintaining balance and covering the ground. Slightly domed skull with good width. Ears set high and of good shape and size carried well. Enough stop leading to a muzzle that is well defined with good width and depth and enough cushioning. Good width and strength to under jaw giving correct undershot bite. Short neck leading into well laid shoulders. Correct “bow” to front limbs. Lovely topline which is maintained at all times. High set tail with a lovely plume. Rear is well constructed with a good turn of stifle and parallel hocks. A credit to the owner. 

AVNSC Utility

Open (1,0)

1st -CHEATHAM, MR A J & MRS LA - CH SCHIPDALE A KIND OF MAGIC ShCEx. 

 A 6 year old Schipperke who is very striking and there’s a good reason as to why this boy holds his champion title. Broad, flat skull which has a super ear set which gives off the foxy expression. Dark oval eyes set well in head. Short arched neck sat well across sloping shoulders with a good return of upper arm leading down into the straightest of fronts and standing on small feet. Super width and depth to chest with good spring of ribs. Short level back finished with a tightly curled tail that sits over the back. Super rear assembly with a well rounded rump, enough turn of stifle and strong hocks all with great muscle tone. On the move is where you truly appreciate this boys conformation as the stride is short and brisk all whilst maintaining balance and maintaining his Topline. Pleased to award BAVNSC and pushed hard for the top spot but had to settle for Utility Group 2. 

BULLDOG

Puppy (1,0)

1st - CARLISLE, MISS M - JULIE VON TEUFELHOHLE AT VALHALLABULL. What a little poppet this girl is. At just 6 months and her first show she has potential. A pleasing headpiece with good width and depth throughout the skull. Defined stop with enough furrow and enough wrinkle throughout. Broad short muzzle with plenty of cushioning. Super strength and width to under jaw for age with correct up turn in chin. Lovely round eyes set low in skull with tight lids. Ears set well on skull. Well arched muscled neck leading to a sloping shoulder. Good bone throughout. Feet ok. Chest developing well. Correct fall in Topline to rise over loin finished with a low set tail. Strong rear with well muscled thighs and parallel hocks. Moved out well with good roll. BPIB

Open (1,0)

1st - ANSCOMBE, L & H - CH BLENHIEMSTAR'S TALIESAN OF JRAYON JW ShCE OSW. There is no denying this is a male and there’s a lot of dog here. Broad headpiece with good proportions. Well placed ears on skull. Eyes of round shape and good for colour set low in skull. Short muzzle with defined stop and evident furrow. Wide open nostrils. Neat flews with enough cushioning. Great under jaw of good width and correct upturn in chin. Neck is strong set onto well laid shoulders and a good return of upper arm. Super bone throughout. Broad deep chest. Topline good which is held at all times and good rise over loin leading to a low set tail. Rear has great muscle with broad thighs and well letdown hocks. On the move has a great roll with a lovely reach in front. BOB 

Chow Chow

Post Graduate (2,0)

1st - HUGHES, L & M - XINGBAO MISS WIZBIT. Red bitch of good size and shape. Feminine headpiece with skull being broad and flat. Ears set correctly giving the scowl expression and of good size and shape. Eyes dark with super pigment. Good length and width to muzzle. Neck is slightly arched leading into well laid shoulders and a good return of upper arm. Super straight front with good bone stood on small round feet. Lovely level Topline with a deep well filled chest. Good length to loin finished with a high set tail carried well over back. Rear well assembled with super muscle and parallel well let down hocks. Moved out with purpose with desired pendulum motion in rear. Preferred the litter brothers front movement for BOB 

2nd - SMALL, MS N - BLUE BANG. 2 year old blue dog who is smaller in stature. Pleasing headpiece with good muzzle to skull ratio. Skull broad with a good ear set of small shape and good size. Eyes are a lovely oval shape and dark in colour. Muzzle a little heavier than preferred. Neck has good length and sits well on sloping shoulders. Good for bone. Would liked to have a straighter front. Chest ok for width and depth. Short back with good length to loin. Tail set high and carried well. Rear good for muscle tone. Well let down hocks. On the move would like to see a cleaner front action. Moved with some “pendulum” swing in rear 

Open (2,0)

2 litter siblings in this class with so much to like. 

1st - CURTIS, MRS S - XINGBAO GOLD ALCHEMY. A strong male without being coarse or overdone in any way. Red dog who presents a lovely silhouette. Broad, flat skull with a super expressive ear set. A well balanced muzzle with enough length and depth with tight lips. Eyes are dark and oval in shaped set well in head. Super pigment throughout. Well filled under eyes. Neck is of good length leading into a well laid shoulder and return of upper arm. Strong bone and straight front with small round feet. Topline level with short back and strength to loin finished with a high set tail that is carried well over back. Rear is well angled with broad muscular thighs and parallel well let down hocks. On the move this boy gives his handler everything, he is balanced with a good rear movement and reach in front. BOB and UG4. 

2nd - HUGHES, L & M - XINGBAO MAGIC SAKURRA JW. Feminine red bitch of good size. Enough width and depth to skull. Muzzle is of good length and in proportion to skull. Small ears of good shape set well giving a good expression. Eyes ok. Neck is of good length leading into sloping shoulders. Front straight and good for bone. Lovely topline with muscular loin and a high set tail. Good depth to chest. Rear well muscled with enough turn of stifle and well let down hocks. Moved out well in rear, just preferred the more positive movement in front on 1. 

German Spitz (Klein)

Junior (2,1)

1st - TRENDLE & HILL, MRS C & MRS S - FECIMUS WE'RE ON THE BALL. Black puppy dog of good size. Lovely headpiece that is developing well. Broad skull narrowing to a muzzle of good length. Defined stop. Good depth to muzzle free from lippiness. High set small ears of good shape. Oval shaped dark eyes set well in skull. Neck is of good length with good lay of shoulders and return of upper arm. Straight clean front with good bone, strong pasterns and small round feet. Lovely level Topline with short loin and finished with a high set tail curled over back. Rear is angulated well with good muscle tone. On the move it was brisk, with drive and covering the ground. BOB BPIB

Post Graduate (2,1)

1st - TRENDLE, MRS C - LUSAM CHEEKY BOY. Up to size cream dog. Broad skull with good muzzle to skull proportions crating wedge shape. Ears are set high small in size and of good shape. Eyes are of good shape would just like a slightly tighter lid. Front assembly is good with a good lay of shoulder and straight parallel front stood on small round feet. Enough depth to chest with good underline. Topline level with good length to loin finished with a high set tail curled over back. Rear is angled well with a good turn of stifle. Muscled well. Moved out ok. 

Open (5,4)

1st - TRENDLE, MRS C - LUSAM TOODLE PIP ShCM. 14 year old bitch who loved her time being in the ring and it’s so lovely to see her still going. Good for shape and size. Pleasing headpiece with good proportions with broad skull narrowing to muzzle to create wedge shape. Ears are small and set high on skull. Eyes are a lovely shape and good for colour set well in head. Well laid shoulders with a good return of upper arm. Straight parallel front with good feet. Level Topline with tail that is set high, but could carry a little better. Rear angled well which was advantageous on the move. On the move it was brisk with enough rear drive and reach in front. 

German Spitz (Mittel)

Junior (1,0)

1st - BARNES & KING, MS L & MISS - LINDCOLY SPARK IN THE DARK. When I looked at this girl on first inspection I thought I had judged her before. But once finished judging I spoke with the owners it turns out she is a carbon copy of her sire CH Izlou Shiver Me Timbers. A dog I have given a group to before and it was almost like he was looking back at me. Beautiful size and shape. Feminine headpiece with everything it should be. Ears small and set high. Lovely dark oval eyes set well in skull. Neck short set well into well laid shoulders. Super straight front with small round feet. Enough depth of chest for age. Lovely topline which she holds at all times and finished with a high set tail curled over back. Rear angled well with parallel hocks. On the move super rear drive, just needs to tighten up in front for it to be the complete picture. BOB BPIB UPG4

Shar Pei

Open (2,0)

1st - BULL & WARREN, MR B & MRS C, MS L - JOLEROB ONE WAY OF PUTTIN IT AT STARFERRY. A feminine bitch who has power on the move in abundance. Broad flat skull with small high set ears. Muzzle of good length and depth and well cushioned. Lovely dark almond shaped eyes that are set well in head. Correct pigment throughout. Good length to neck which leading into a strong front assembly with well laid shoulders, good return of upper arm and straight limbs. Correct Topline with dip behind withers then rising over a strong muscular loin meeting a high set tail carried well. Rear is well angulated with good muscle tone. On the move this girl has great rear drive with a free easy reach in front. BOB 

2nd - BULL & WARREN, MR B & MRS C, MS L - ZARALEE IM STILL STANDING AT STARFERRY (IMP IRE). A masculine male who has a lot of attributes. Just lost out to his kennel mate of the tidiness of the front movement. Masculine throughout without being coarse and of good size and substance. Good proportions in head with a broad flat skull. Muzzle of good length and depth with enough padding. Neck of good length leading into well laid shoulders and enough return of upper arm. Would like a straighter front but stood on compact feet. Good Topline with correct dip then rise iver loin met by a high set tail. Well constructed rear with well let down hocks and super muscle. On the move this boy was light on his feet with good rear drive, covered the ground well but preferred the front on the winner. 

Shih Tzu

Junior (4,1)

1st - KERÉE-BARTOLO & YORKE, MRS S L & MRS F - CHANIKOS DARKEST DREAMS AT SHIRKEIRA. Black and white male. Lovely headpiece with it being broad. Lovely long leathers furnished well and set well on skull. Good width to muzzle with open nostrils. Eyes are a lovely large shape of good shape and colour, would like a slightly darker rim. Higher in leg compared to length of body. Super level Topline with immaculate coat. Finished with high set tail carried high and well furnished. Elegant neck leading into well laid shoulders. Good front limbs with ample bone. Super width to chest with well sprung ribs. Lovely rear with rounded thighs and good angles. On the move there is good reach in front with a good drive and kick in rear. 

2nd - BEER, MS J M - MIRACEY MISS HOLLY BERRY. Feminine gold and white bitch who is longer than tall and presents a lovely silhouette. Good width and depth to skull. Short muzzle with wide open nostrils. Uptilt on nose giving the look of arrogance. Well filled under eyes. Ears are set well with good length to leathers. Good width to under jaw. Neck is well arched leading into a good shoulder placement with a good return of upper arm. Good front limbs. Level Topline with good length to loin finished with a high tail set that is held well. Rear has a good turn of stifle and parallel hocks. On the move had a lovely reach in front, drive in rear and covered the ground well. BPIB UPG2

Post Graduate (2,0)

1st - 1st - KERÉE-BARTOLO & YORKE, MRS S L & MRS F - CHANIKOS DARKEST DREAMS AT SHIRKEIRA See 1st in Junior

2nd - BRYANT, MS A MIDDLETUNE BILLY THE KID. Masculine male. Presents pleasing shape. Pleasing head shape with enough width. Lovely large dark eye set well in head. Good with to muzzle and depth of muzzle. Wide open nostrils with good upturn. Good width and length to underjaw. Topline could be stronger as it tends to rise. High set tail with a full plume. Good width and depth to chest. Rear is angled well with plenty of muscle which he uses to drive around the ring. 

Open (1,0) 

1st - GALLIFORD & KEREE-BARTOLO, MISS S & MRS S - SASSYSHI CAKE BY THE OCEAN WITH SHIRKEIRA JW. A lovely bitch who really appealed for shape and size. Feminine throughout with a balanced headpiece with good proportions. Leathers are of good length and well furnished and set well. Eyes are large and dark which really draws you in. Good upturn in nose give the look or arrogance with a good width to muzzle. Great width to under jaw. Neck is good for length leading into a clean well laid shoulder and return of upper arm where elbows are met by a good spring of rib. Front assemble good. Topline level with muscular loin met by a high set tail that was in full plume. Rear angles are good with a nice turn of stifle muscular thighs and well let down hocks. On the move this girl really covers the ground with drive from the rear and reach in front. BOB 

AV Good Citizen Dog Scheme 

1st - HORLER, HORLER, SANDIFORD & SANDIFORD, MRS R, MR K, MR P & MRS C - HERNWOOD BLEU SPIRIT TO RACKENS. Gordon setter male who caught my eye in this large quality class. Masculine headpiece that still has some developing to do, that said it has the depth in the skull which I find a lot of Gordon setters are lacking in the ring at the moment. Good proportions and planes in skull with a defined stop. Low set ears of good length and well furnished. A gorgeous eye set which lures you in for a second look. Good depth to muzzle with defined lips. Elegant long neck which leads into a long well laid shoulder with a good return of upper arm and elbows close to a deep well filled chest. Straight parallel front with good bone throughout. Lovely topline which was held at all times and finished with a tail that extends the top line. Rear is balanced with a good turn of stifle and well let down hocks and super muscle tone. On the move this boy was beautifully handled to get the best out of him. It was effortless with plenty of drive from rear, great reach in front and covering the ground well. 

2nd - BEAGENT, MRS A - ADORELE WHAT A RUMPUS. A havanese male who put in a stellar performance against some of the bigger dogs. A masculine headpiece with good proportions. Lovely dark almond eye set well in head. Ears are of good size and shape set just above eye line. Good pigment throughout. Good length to neck which flows nicely down into well laid shoulders. Straight front of good bone finished with small hare feet. Topline is firm with the required rise over loin. Good depth to chest, well ribbed back and good tuck up. Tail is set high and carried well over back. Rear is equally well constructed with enough angulation and good muscle tone. Moved super parallel with a spring to their gate 

Group 1 - standard poodle - MALONEY, MRS R & MR M - VICMAR'S PUSH AHEAD - what a beautiful girl this is and handled to perfection to really show what she can do. Elongated but refined headpiece of good proportions. A lovely almond shaped eye that glistens and is of super colour. Low earset of good shape and size. Elegant neck leading into short back and a strong muscular loin met by a high set tail. Front assembly is super with clean well laid shoulders, good return of upper arm and the straightest of limbs. Rear has a good turn of stifle, muscular thighs and well let down hocks. On the move is where you truly appreciate the construction. She is light on her feet with a superb rear drive and lovely reach in front. Pleased to award UG1! 

Group 2 - Schipperke - CHEATHAM, MR A J & MRS LA - CH SCHIPDALE A KIND OF MAGIC ShCEx. See AVNSC critique 

Group 3 - Dalmatian- PACE, MISS N - SADIEDEL'S ARAB GIRL JW. Pleasing for shape and size. A well distributed spotted bitch who I have judged previously: but today didn’t put a foot wrong and has matured well. 

Group 4 - Chow Chow - CURTIS, MRS S - XINGBAO GOLD ALCHEMY. See open Chow Chow critique 

Puppy group 1 - Boston Terrier - this girl really adores her handler. The look of admiration from puppy to handler is something to be appreciated. Head developing well with good shape and size. Lovely dark round eyes set well in head. Lovely short broad muzzle with plenty of cushioning without being over done. Super under jaw. Arched neck leading into a well constructed front assembly. Topline good with a rounded rump. Deep and wide chest with good tuck up. Lovely angulated rear with good muscle throughout. A delight to watch on the move where she has a great drive in rear and ease of reach in front. 

Puppy group 2 - Shih Tzu see Shih Tzu critique 

Puppy group 3 - Japanese Spitz. Good for size. Very Attentive to handler. Pleasing headpiece with balance throughout. Neat front and good for bone. Super Topline which was held at all times. Rear is well anglulated and muscled. Move out well 

Puppy group 4 - German Spitz (Mittel) see GS critique

Judge 

Richard Forsythe 

(RICHPIN)