Chippenham & District Canine Society

Chippenham and District Canine Society. 6th April 2025 I would like to begin by extending my sincere thanks to everyone involved in organising such a well-run and enjoyable show. Particular appreciation goes to my two fabulous stewards, Richie Cairns and Sian Bredif, whose efficiency and professionalism kept the ring running smoothly throughout the day — everything went like clockwork. It was an absolute pleasure to judge the Utility group at this show. The quality presented was truly outstanding and, without doubt, the strongest group I have had the privilege of judging in all my years . Inevitably, this meant that some very worthy dogs had to go without a placing — a reflection not of their shortcomings, but of the exceptionally high standard across the board. I do, however, feel it is important to address a matter of etiquette. Exhibitors are reminded that it is neither appropriate nor professional to critique other dogs or handlers, whether the judge is in the ring or on a break. Additionally, referencing your dog’s previous wins while it’s being assessed is not helpful. Judges can only go by what they see on the day. Lastly, I was disappointed to hear that, shortly after the show, some individuals were reportedly telling others they had been assured of a group win under me. Let me be absolutely clear: I do not make decisions until I have assessed every dog in contention. I pride myself on judging without political influence, but it’s unfortunate that such behaviour continues to undermine the integrity of our sport. This kind of presumption only contributes to the growing concerns facing the future of dog showing Poodle (toy) Puppy (2,0) 1st - MILLS, MISS S A - MAGNUSPAWS SHIMMER N'SHINE AT OSHALEES. A feminine bitch who has a lot going for her and won this class today on movement and coping with the surface. Long and fine skull with enough width and low set ears with leathers of good length. Eyes are a lovely almond shape and set well in head. Good pigmentation throughout. Shoulders are well laid with legs straight and finished with oval feet. Chest is developing well with enough depth. Back is short and level finished with a high set tail which was carried well at all times. Rear is angulated well with a good turn of stifle and well let down hocks. On the move she I s light on her feet demonstrating good drive in rear and covering the ground well. 2nd - HOLBOROW, MR B - MAGNUSPAWS DELPHINUS. Another pretty bitch who has so many attributes but today was unsure of her footing on the surface. A feminine headpiece that is developing well with good muzzle to skull proportions. Ears are set low with long leathers framing the face. Almond eyes of good colour set well in head. Neck is of good length leading into well laid shoulders with elbows close to a well developing chest. Good for bone throughout. But like more forward facing feet. Level topline with good length to loin finished with a high set tail. Rear construction flows from part to part with a good turn of stifle, well muscled thighs into well let down hocks. Open (1,0) 1st - MILLS, MISS S A - AMATERASU O MI KAMI QUICK WIND AT OSHALEES. Handsome dog who at 18 months presents a lovely outline. Masculine headpiece with good muzzle to skull ratio with enough stop. Eyes are almond in shape of good colour and set well in the head. Neck is of good length leading into a super front assembly with well laid shoulders, good return of upper arm and a straight front finished with oval feet. Short, level back with a muscular loin. Would have liked a slightly higher tail set to finish the overall picture. Rear has good muscle tone and angulated well. Moved out with drive in rear and reach in front all whilst maintaining balance. BOB Poodle (Miniature) Puppy (2,0) 1st - WALKER, MRS A H - RAEANNES BLACK VELVET. Black dog of good size. A pleasing headpiece with good muzzle to skull proportions. Ears are set on low with leathers of good length. Eyes are set well in head, almond in shape and dark in colour. Neck is set well into laid shoulders and flows into a straight parallel front assembly. Short, level back with good depth to chest and spring of ribs. Good length to loin finished with a high set tail of good length. Rear has a good turn of stifle with enough muscle tone and let down of hocks. Moved with enough drive in rear and reach in front. BPIB 2nd - JOHNSON, MISS J - WAYNART'S INTO THE UNKNOWN FOR RAPIONCE. 9 month old dog. Proportions of skull are good in terms of ratio. Good width to skull with ears set low and long leathers covered well. Muzzle is a little heavier than one. Eyes are set well in skull being a lovely almond shape and dark in colour. Enough reach of neck leading into laid shoulders with enough return of upper arm. Legs are straight and good for bone throughout. Chest is still developing but has enough depth for age. Back is level with good length to loin. Tail is set on and carried high. Rear angulation ok with ample muscle tone. Moved out with drive in rear and reach in front. Open (2,0) 1st - NASH, MISS A J - ANTIQUARIUS GABRIEL. Masculine up to size dog without being coarse in any way. Good length and width to skull and muzzle with enough stop. Leathers are of good length which are set low and frames the face. Eyes are a lovely almond shape of good colour set well. Neck is of good length with a well laid shoulders placement and good return of upper arm with elbows tight to a deep well filled chest. Good for bone and feet are oval. Level back with good length to loin with leads into a high set tail. Rear has a good turn of stifle with well let down hocks and good muscle tone throughout. On the move is where you appreciate this boy. He has super drive in rear with a good reach in front all whilst covering the ground. BOB 2nd - CANN, MS S M - SUNMARCA SECRET AGENT. This dog could push the winner easily but was just a little bit unbalanced on the move due to the surface today. A super headpiece with everything where they should be have the length and width to skull and muzzle. Ears set on low with long leathers covered well. Eyes are a lovely almond shape set well. Neck is good for length leading into a super front assembly with well laid shoulders, return of upper arm and elbows tight to a chest that is well developed having width and depth. Front legs are straight and parallel and good for bone throughout. Topline is firm with good length to loin. Tail set ok. rear is equally matched to front with good angulation and muscle tone. RBOB Poodle (Standard) Puppy (1,0) 1st - MCLOUGHLIN, MRS K - GRAYSORCHARD CHILLI BEAN ZANTESCWTCH. 11 month red dog who I wouldn’t want any bigger. A long masculine headpiece with good muzzle to skull ratio with enough stop. Eyes are of good size and shape, but does show slight white of eye. Ears are set on fairly low with long leathers. Shoulders are well laid with a good return of upper arm and elbows tight to a deep chest. Legs are straight and good for bone finished with good shaped feet. Level topline with good length to loin finished with a well covered tail that is set ok. Rear has a good turn of stifle, muscular thighs with well let down hocks. On the move this dog has great drive in rear and as he matures he will tighten up with the movement in front. BPIB UPG2 Open (9,2) A rather mixed class with various shapes and sizes. 1st - ELSON, MRS J C - VOLGARUS MAKE A CHOICE AT JOMARNELLI. Feminine bitch who presents a lovely silhouette. Beautiful long headpiece with correct muzzle to skull proportion with enough stop. Eyes are set well with correct almond shape and dark in colour with enough underfill and lean cheeks. Ears are set on low with long leathers and plenty of covering. A good layback of shoulders with a super return of upper arm and elbows tight to a deep well filled chest. Straight front with good bone and oval feet. Level topline with a good length to loin and finished with a high set tail. Rear is angulated well with a good turn of stifle muscular thighs and well let down hocks. This girl won the class on her overall balance with a lovely reach in front. If I was being super critical I would have wanted her a fraction quicker to show off the drive in rear, but the sand is hard to run on. BOB 2nd - MCLOUGHLIN, MRS K - VILLANDERS LEMONA WOMAN OF ZANTESCWTCH JW. This bitch excels in head and front assembly with everything being clean and feminine. Beautifully balanced headpiece. Eyes are a lovely almond shape with being dark in colour. Ears are set low with long leathers and covered well which finishes off the headpiece. Neck is of good length leading into well laid shoulders with a good return of upper arm. Straight front limbs and good for bone. Feet are of good shape but would like them a little more forward facing. Super depth to chest and ribs are well sprung. Longer in cast than 1. Tail set ok. Rear is well put together with let down hocks, strong pasterns and a good turn of stifle and muscled well. On the move this girl looks very flashy on side profile coming and going she can at times get a little close when moved to quickly. French Bulldog Puppy (1,0) 1st - VEARNCOMBE & HALE, MR J A, MRS A J & MRS S S - RUPTION KNIGHTCOTT HELLS BELLS. What a lovely compact frame this girl holds. Head developing well with rounded fore skull with high set ears of good size on top of flat skull. Eyes are round and set well apart. Well padded muzzle with good strength and width to underjaw. Open nostrils. Lovely arch to neck which leads into a good shoulder placement with super straight legs with good bone. Lovely topline with rise over a muscular loin. Slight tuck up. Rear is well constructed with super muscle tone and well let down hocks. On the move this girl is able to cover the ground well with reach and drive. BPIB UPG1 Post Graduate (3,0) 1st - FRENCH, MRS K, MR N & MISS K P - BINCOMBEFARM MORSMORDRE JW. A dog that’s on the larger size. That said he is still balanced. Masculine headpiece with good muzzle to skull proportions. Lovely round eyes set well apart. Rounded ears of good size set high on skull. Good depth to muzzle with good width to underjaw. Lips well defined. Shoulders are placed well with a return of upper arm. Legs are strong boned. Feet are ok. Good depth to chest and spring of ribs. Topline is firm with required rise over muscular loin. Rear is angled enough to balance the frame with plenty of muscle. On the move it is free flowing which covers the ground well. RBOB 2nd - VEARNCOMBE & HALE, MR J A, MRS A J & MRS S S - RUPTION KNIGHTCOTT BACK TO BLACK. Dog that’s presents a pleasing silhouette. A slightly heavier head than 1. Eyes are of good round shape and colour set well apart. Rounded foreskull with skull flattening between ears. Ears are of good size. Good width to underjaw with muzzle being well defined. Neck is of good length into good shoulders flowing down into a super straight legs with good bone finished with good compact feet. Topline is good with rise over muscular loin leading to a low set tail. Rear is muscled well with well let down hocks. Moved out well with a good reach in front and enough drive in rear. Open (3,0) 1st - TIMMS, MISS O - OLIJAH FULLY LOADED JW. A bitch that screams femininity. She is of good size and is nice and compact. Gorgeous headpiece with good muzzle to skull proportions. Ears set high on flattish skull and are of good shape and size. Eyes are of good colour and shape and set well apart and give a lovely expression. Nose is black with wide open nostrils. Super depth and width to muzzle with defined lips. Good width and strength to underjaw. Neck is of good length leading into a clean front assembly. Super bone throughout. Lovely topline and underline with a rise over the loin and tuck up. Tail is set low. Rear is angulated well and has super muscle tone with well let down hocks. On the move this is where you truly appreciate her. He is super balanced with free flowing movement. BOB and was one of the dogs that I considered for a group placing. 2nd - VEARNCOMBE & HALE, MR J A, MRS A J & MRS S S - RUPTION KNIGHTCOTT BACK IN BLACK JW. Bigger bitch than 1. Feminine headpiece with good proportions. Eyes are lovely being round set well apart and of good colour. Good width to skull with high set ears. Good length to muzzle with a defined stop. Enough depth and strength to muzzle with a good underjaw. Neck is clean and leads into a solid shoulder placement with a good return of upper arm. Strong bone throughout. Lovely depth to chest with enough tuck up. Topline is firm with a rise over muscular loin leading to a low set tail. Rear is well constructed with ample muscle. On the move just wasn’t quite as positive in rear as 1. Boston Terrier Puppy (1,1) Post Graduate (1,1) Limit (1,0) 1st - WELLS, MR R - SONDURIYA RETURN OF THE MAC. I rather liked this youngster, both owner and dog could benefit from some extra ringcraft to really master the partnership as I feel they could do well. Pleasing headpiece with flat skull and ears of good size set well. Eyes are round and set well apart. Good muzzle to skull proportions with good planes through out. A strong underjaw which has good width. Front is well constructed with a lovely arched neck into sloping shoulders. Good for bone and finished with small compact feet. Good depth to chest, well ribbed and muscular loin. A good turn of stifle with well let down hocks and ample muscle. On the move just needs to settle into the frame to allow everything to come together. Open (1,0) 1st - HAMLIN, MISS M - DEVOTOBLAZE HOPE'S MIRACLE JW OSW. A feminine bitch who is at one with her handler who gets the best out of her. A lovely silhouette. A feminine headpiece with good muzzle to skull proportions. Lovely depth and width to muzzle and flees with good strength in underjaw. Eyes are round and set well apart. Ears are placed well on skull. Neck is beautifully arched leading into a sloping shoulders with good return of upper arm with elbows close to a deep well filled chest. Topline is firm with muscular loin leading to a curving rump. Rear is well muscled with a good turn of stifle and well let down hocks. On the move she is a delight to watch, good rear drive with a free moving front. BOB Japanese Spitz Post Graduate (3,0) 1st - PROUT, MRS D - FERRYBELLE'S HOCUS POCUS FOR KESSAKU. 17 month old with a beautiful expression. Muzzle to skull proportions are good tapering to create a wedge shape. good width to skull with small triangular ears set high. Lovely dark oval eyes set well. Super pigmentation throughout. Good length and arch to neck which leads into sloping shoulders with a good return of upper arm. Elbows are tight to a deep well filled chest. Legs are good for bone and straight finished with cat like feet. Longer in body than height. Firm topline with a strong loin. Rear is well muscled and angulated. On the move this youngster maintains the topline with a brisk action with good drive in rear and reach in front. BOB 2nd - COBB, MRS F - CAMYLAW MIDNIGHT. 19 month old dog who is developing well. Super proportions in head with good width to skull. Ears are of good shape and size set on high. Dark oval eyes set well in head with enough stop. Lovely arch to neck leading into sloping shoulders with a good return of upper arm. Longer than high in body with a good depth and width to chest. Good length to loin finished with a high set well carried tail. Rear is angled well with good muscle tone throughout. On the move could be moved a fraction quicker to display a better drive in rear. Then I’m sure he will swap places with 1 to n another day. Open (1,0) 1st - CHURCH, MRS T - SANYINKO CHRYSTMAS ANGEL. 4 year old bitch who presents a pleasing silhouette with being longer than high. A super feminine headpiece width enough width to skull and tapering to muzzle which is of correct length balanced with a good amount of stop. Eyes are a lovely oval shape and dark in colour set well in head. Ears are small and erect and set high on skull. Muzzle is of good depth with tight defined lips. Neck has a lovely arch and is of good length leading into a super front assembly with a good layback of should, return of upper arm with elbows close to a deep well filled chest. Legs are super straight finished with small round feet. Topline is good with strong loin. Tail is ok. Rear has enough angulation and good muscle tone. On the move this bitch has a super front movement but could use a slightly stronger drive in the rear which cost her BOB today. Tibetan Spaniel Puppy (1,0) 1st -RICE, MRS J - RICOX I'LL LOVE YOU AS YOU ARE. A bitch that has a lovely feminine headpiece with slight dome to skull with enough width and depth to create overall balance. Eyes are lovely and dark with being oval in shape set well in head. Muzzle of good length with enough cushioning and strength to underjaw. Ears are set high and carried well. Neck is short and set well onto well laid shoulders. Front legs have breed typical bow but would like a little more length to them to balance the overall picture. Feet are hare like. Lovely level topline finished with high set tail. Enough turn of stifle with well let down hocks. On the move this girl is parallel and covers the ground. Post Graduate (4,0) 1st - BEVIS, MRS P J - SOUSKA TOUCH THE SKY OVER STARLANGE. What a handsome dog this is which I’m sure has a bright future ahead of him. Masculine headpiece without being coarse in any way. Slightly domed skull with ears that are of good size and set high. Eyes are set well and are of a lovely oval shape being dark in colour with super pigmentation. Muzzle is cushioned well with defined lips and of good length. Good width to underjaw. Short, strong neck leading into a well constructed front with well laid shoulders, good return of upper arm and elbows close to a well developed chest. Correct bow to front finished with hare like feet of good size. Topline is firm and level with good length to loin finished with a forever wagging high set tail. Rear has a good turn of stifle, well let down hocks and enough muscle tone. This boy on the move is a joy to watch he covers the ground well with a good drive in rear and reach in front. RBOB 2nd - RICE, MRS J - RICOX I DESERVE YOUR LOVE. 11 month old dog whose head is developing well with good proportions. Ears are set high on a slightly domed skull of good width and depth. Eyes are set well being a lovely oval shape and of good colour. Good length to muzzle but slightly broader than 1. Good width to underjaw. Neck is of good length leading into well laid shoulders. Front limbs are correct with good feet. Enough depth and width to chest. Lovely level topline with good width to loin. Tail is set high and carried well at all times. Rear is well balanced with a good turn of stifle and well let down hocks. At one with handler on the move displaying a good rear drive and reach in front. BPIB Limit (3,0) 1st - RICE, MRS J - RICOX I LOVE MY MINI ME JW. A pleasing outline that this bitch has when on first look. She has a feminine head with correct proportion with good width and depth to skull being slightly domed. Ears set high and of good size. Beautiful eyes which are of correct shape and colour with super pigmentation. Muzzle is well padded with defined lips and good width to underjaw. Shoulders are well laid with a good return of upper arm. Enough bow to front finished with good sized hare like feet. Topline is firm and level with good length to loin. Would like a slightly higher tail carriage. Rear is well balanced. Moved out well with rear drive and reach in front 2nd - RICE, MRS J - PARLOUEVE BACK TO BLACK OF RICOX JW. What a happy little soul this girl is. Preferred the overall balance of 1. Lovely head and expression on this bitch with good muzzle to skull ratio. Ears are set high and of good shape and size framing the face well. Eyes are almond in shape and of good colour. Well cushioned muzzle with defined lips and great width to underjaw. Topline is super level finished with a high set wagging tail. Rear is angled well with good muscle tone throughout and well let down hocks. On the move this girl was parallel but just didn’t quite have the positivity as 1. Open (3,0) 1st - KEEPENCE & KEYTE, MR A & MISS A - OLDCHARM PEAKY LOVE FOR ALANDOBEL JW. What an absolute little gem this boy was to find. I absolutely loved the rapport he has with his handler and the showmanship he presents. I’ve seen this boy at shows and I was so glad I had the opportunity to judge him. A headpiece that is developing super well, still has to finish but its masculine without being coarse in any way. Slightly domed skull of good width and depth with high set ears of good length and size. His eyes are well set and of good shape and colour that lure you in for a second look. Good muzzle length with enough stop to balance the headpiece. Well cushioned muzzle with defined lips and good strength to underjaw. Neck is short which sits on well laid shoulders and a good return of upper arm. A well bowed front with good hare shape feet. Super topline with a strong loin of good length which was held at all times finished with a high set, well carried tail. Rear is balanced with enough turn of stifle and well let down hocks. This boy has super muscle tone which is evident on the move as he has a great drive in rear with a lovely reach in front. I’m sure this boys crown awaits him and will push the best in his breed and I will watch his career with great interest. He put in a great performance in a hotly contested group and was pleased to award BOB and UG3 2nd - RICE, MRS J - CH RICOX SOMEBODY TO LOVE JW ShCM ShCEx VW. Incredibly unfortunate to meet 1 today. A lovely bitch who I judged when she was a youngster. And she still has so much to like about her. A feminine headpiece with being balanced. Eyes are set well of good shape and size. Skull has good width and depth and correct amount of dome. Ears are set high and of good shape. Muzzle is of good length and is cushioned well. Neck is short and strong which leads into well laid shoulders. Enough bow to front with good feet. Topline is firm and level with good depth to chest. Tail is set high but could be carried a little better. Rear is angulated well with super muscle tone for a veteran. Move out with drive and purpose. KOOIKERHONDJE Puppy (1,0) 1st - GUY, MR A & MRS K - MIDDANWINTER WAR HORSE AT KERELKOOR. What a handsome chap this boy is. Head developing and maturing well with good muzzle to skull proportions balanced with enough stop. Lovely almond shaped eyes of good colour set well in head. Well feathered ears set on well and of good length and required earrings. Good length to neck which leads into correct shoulder to upper arm placement with elbows close to a chest that is developing well. Longer than high in body, level back with good tuck up. Rear is constructed well with good muscle tone throughout. On the move he has good drive in rear and a good extension in front. Once he maintains balance at all times I’m sure he will be picking up BOBs more often. Had to settle with RBOB today, BPIB UPG3 Post Graduate (1,1) Open (2,1) 1st - GUY, MR A & MRS K - CIRTAPS PRINSES BYNTON IDA ROSE MK (IMP SWE). A 11 year old bitch who I gave a huge stakes class to a while back and boy is she full of breed type! One thing for certain is she does not look or move like a 11 year old. She is so beautifully made. A feminine headpiece with correct proportions. Eyes are a lovely almond shape being dark in colour set well in skull. Ears are set well and of good length and got the correct earrings. Neck of good length which leads into the cleanest of front assemblies. Good for bone throughout. Topline is good which was held at all times finished with a tail that extends the topline and is of good length. Rear is angulated well with well let down hocks and super muscle tone. On the move this girl is so balanced displaying clockwork footfall. BOB UG4 BVIG Shar Pei Puppy (4,1) 1st - GARDNER, MR M & MRS J - MIJUJO FLAT WHITE. A handsome male with a good muzzle to skull ratio. Still very raw but everything is where it should be. Enough wrinkle on skull and cheeks. Well padded muzzle. Eyes are set well and of good shape and size. Small triangle shaped ears set high on skull. Good pigment in mouth. Good length to neck which leads into a sloping should with a good return of upper arm. Elbows close to a chest that is developing well. Lovely straight front with compact feet. Correct dip in topline which rises over muscular loin finished with a high set tail. Rear has good angles and muscled well with well let down hocks. On the move this boy was balanced showing freedom with good drive in rear with good reach in front. BOB BPIB 2nd - GARDNER, MR M & MRS J - MIJUJO COSTA FORTUNE. Litter sibling to 1. With similar comments applying. A little more raw than 1. A pleasing headpiece but is feminine with correct muzzle to skull ration with small, high set ears of good shape and size. Eyes are of almond shape set well in head. Enough wrinkle throughout. Padded muzzle and free from excessive lippiness. Neck is strong and leads into a sloping shoulder with tight elbows. Good for bone throughout. Compact feet. Topline good with dip behind withers and rising over a broad muscular loin finished with a high set well carried tail. Rear is good with moderate angles and well let down hocks. On the move had enough drive in rear and reach in front. Just not quite as positive and balanced as 1. Open (3,3) Miniature Schnauzer Puppy (1,0) 1st - GILL & TOBUTT, MISS N & MR A - WALLENSIS LOOK WHAT | FOUND FOR GEOMONDO. A masculine dog with a pleasing headpiece with skull being broad with high set ears of good shape and size. Good planes on skull with enough stop to balance headpiece. Lovely dark, oval eyes set well in head with correct brows. Good length to arched neck which sits well on well laid shoulders. Good for bone throughout and finished with round cat like feet. A body that is developing well with chest deep and back is level being higher at withers sloping to rear with a high set tail. Rear has a good turn of stifle and well let down hocks. On the move this boy is positive with a good rear drive and reach in front. BPIB Post Graduate (2,1) 1st - SAUNDERS, MRS C - CLEOPATRA THEA. What a beautiful silhouette this girl creates at all times. Movement in the breed class was so well balanced with super drive in rear and reach in front. In the group she didn’t quite move as positively which was a real shame. That said she has a fabulous head which is ultra feminine with correct proportions. Broad flat skull with ears of good size set high. Eyes are dark and oval in shape set forward in skull with correct brows. Strong muzzle with correct stop. Neck is of good length and well arched leading into well laid shoulders with a good return of upper arm. Limbs are straight and good for bone. Chest is broad and deep with a firm topline and a good length to loin. Tail is set high although could carry it a little better. Rear is well constructed with a good turn of stifle and well let down hocks. BOB Limit (1,1) Open (1,1) AVNSC Puppy (1,1) Post Graduate (5,2) 1st - EVISON, MR L - KIKUCHI YOGI BEAR. What can I say about this dog. In the standard it calls for “Fairly thick set, rather low in stature, broad, powerful and compact.” This boy encapsulates this. He has super substance throughout. When you first see this dog you can’t help but give him a real good look as the headpiece is broad with well rounded cheeks. Free from excessive wrinkle. Ears are a gorgeous rose set and are of good shape and size. Eyes are set low and are a lovely round shape and dark in colour. Short muzzle with wide open nostrils. Super width and strength to underjaw with correct upturn. Super strong arched neck leads down into broad sloping shoulders with a good return of upper arm. Super bone throughout and limbs are short with strong pasterns. Super width to body and chest and chest is well developed. Where this boy really scores is his compactness, he has a short back with an arch over a muscular loin and rounding down to a low set tail. The muscle on this dog is one to be admired without looking too heavy. He has enough angulation to create balance and well let down hocks. This dog had the desired roll on the move and has super balance on the move. On side profile he maintains his topline with a good rear drive and reach in front. Every time he moved he got better and better and was handled empathetically by his owner. I could not deny him BAVNSC and UG1. I watched him in the BIS line up and thought he deserved something there too. Another exciting youngster for the future. 2nd -MANNERS & SCALES, MRS B & MISS L - ROOPEC KEEP UP WITH ME. Schipperke. Lovely broad flat skull with erect ears that are set well. Eyes of a good shape and dark in colour. Short neck set well leading into a lovely front assembly with sloping shoulders, straight parallel front, strong pasterns and finished with small cat like feet. Good width and depth to chest. Short backed with a good length to loin all finished with a good tail set of good length carried well. Well rounded rump with well let down hocks. On the move just needs to gain more confidence and that will help with balance. Limit (1,0) 1st - MANNERS & SCALES, MRS B & MISS L - ROOPEC JUST ONE MORE. Litter sibling to 2nd in Post Graduate. This is one spirited animal who really tried the owner at all times. Struggled to fully go over on the table. A lovely headpiece with correct proportions. A wicked expression as she is so full of mischief. Oval shaped eye which is dark in colour and set well. Ears are set well on skull finishing the expression. Shoulders are well laid with elbows tight to a well filled chest. Straight parallel front with strong pasterns. Neck is of good length leading into a firm topline with a muscular loin finished with a tail that is set and carried well over back. Rear has good angles with let down hocks. On the move it is brisk with enough rear drive and reach in front. Just needs to settle and it will be more consistent. Open (3,0) 1st - BAWDEN & BROWN MOES, MR C E & MRS S I - CH AMIGRIS AINT MISBEHAVIN AT KHANATE. This girl doesn’t show herself off as well on the stand as she does on the move. Lots of power with super reach and drive. That said A feminine schnauzer who presented a good overall picture. Enough width to skull with good muzzle to skull proportions. Strong muzzle with plenty of furnishings. Eyes are a lovely oval shape set well in head with correct brows. Ears ok. Neck is of good length leading into well laid shoulders with a good return of upper arm. Limbs are straight and good for bone. Super depth to chest with spring of ribs. Back level with good length to loin finished with high set tail carried well. Rear is well angulated with great muscle tone and strong hocks. 2nd - ROLLINSON & MANNERS, MRS M & MRS B - IR CH SUMMERHAZE SHAFRAN AMONG CHADBOWER (IMP RUS) IR JCH Schipperke. An attractive male who pushed 1 for the win. Super headpiece being masculine without being coarse. Ears are well set of good shape and size. Eyes are placed well and are of a lovely oval shape and dark in colour. Good length to muzzle with tight lips. Good bone and substance throughout. Neck is of good length leading into well laid shoulders and a good return of upper arm with elbows tight to a deep chest. Front is straight with good feet. Lovely level topline with strong loin finished with a tail that is set and carried well. Rear is angulated well with super muscle tone. On the move he is brisk and the movement is effortless. Utility Group 1. Bull Dog - EVISON, MR L - KIKUCHI YOGI BEAR 2. Lhasa Apso - BARNETT & CARTER, MR S & MR A - ALAMIKS PERFECT ILLUSION. A beautiful feminine bitch who is presented beautifully and handled to get the best out of her. She moved so freely whilst maintaining her topline and covering the ground so well. 3. Tibetan Spaniel - KEEPENCE & KEYTE, MR A & MISS A - OLDCHARM PEAKY LOVE FOR ALANDOBEL JW 4. Kooikerhondje - GUY, MR A & MRS K - CIRTAPS PRINSES BYNTON IDA ROSE MK (IMP SWE) B Utility Puppy Group 1. French bulldog - VEARNCOMBE & HALE, MR J A, MRS A J & MRS S S - RUPTION KNIGHTCOTT HELLS BELLS 2. Standard Poodle - MCLOUGHLIN, MRS K - GRAYSORCHARD CHILLI BEAN ZANTESCWTCH 3. Kooikerhondje - GUY, MR A & MRS K - MIDDANWINTER WAR HORSE AT KERELKOOR 4. Dalmatian - ENGLAND, MS M - SILVERSPOT VOYAGE OF THE SEA. Up to size Dalmatian who was at one with his handler. Moved around the ring with super drive in rear and reach in front. Best Reserve Best of Breed Utility 1st - Tibetan Spaniel - BEVIS, MRS P J - SOUSKA TOUCH THE SKY OVER STARLANGE AV Utility Puppy 1st - 1st - GILL & TOBUTT, MISS N & MR A - WALLENSIS LOOK WHAT | FOUND FOR GEOMONDO D 2nd - RICE, MRS J - RICOX I'LL LOVE YOU AS YOU ARE Post Graduate 1st - ELSON, MRS J C - VOLGARUS MAKE A CHOICE AT JOMARNELLI 2nd - MANNERS & SCALES, MRS B & MISS L - ROOPEC JUST ONE MORE Open 1st - FINCH & BONNER, MISS S D & MR J K E - SOPHTSPOT KALAMITY JANE WITH DALTICINO. A Dalmatian bitch with well distributed spotting who really appealed for shape and size. Feminine head piece with good width of skull and length to muzzle. Good depth of muzzle with well defined lips. Lovely oval shaped eyes and of good colour set well in head. Ears are set well and of good size and are close to face. Long arched neck leading into shoulders that are well laid back with a good return of upper arm and elbows tight to a deep chest. Straight front limbs which is good for bone and correct shape finished with well arched feet. Lovely topline with slight arch over loin finished with a good tail set and of good length. Rear is well muscled and rounded with a good turn of stifle and strong hocks. I have judged this girl before and it was in a much smaller ring, but today with a fabulous young handler she was able to really showcase her movement with a super drive in rear and reach in front showing that she would be able to follow any carriage. 2nd - SAUNDERS, MISS C - HAFWENNA HOUSE OF STARK AT GIFFWINNOAH. A black spotted male Dalmatian who was a little unsure of himself. Pleasing head profile with good width of skull. Lovely muzzle to skull proportions. Ears are set on high and leathers are of good length carried well close to face. Eyes are of good oval shape but just shows white of eye which spoils the expression. Long arched neck leading into well laid shoulders. Good for bone throughout. Feet are well arched. Great depth of chest which allows plenty of heart and lung room. Muscular loin which has slightly arch. Tail set ok but can carry it a little high on the move. Well rounded croup with muscular thighs and well let down hocks. Moved out ok. Veteran 1st - GUY, MR A & MRS K - CIRTAPS PRINSES BYNTON IDA ROSE MK (IMP SWE) B 2nd - TIMMS, MISS O - EASTONITE MOANA JW OSW AWS. Incredibly unfortunate to meet 1 today who was on top form all day. That said there is so much to appreciate in this bitch. Ultra feminine headpiece. Good width to skull. Dome to forehead with being almost flat between high set good size ears. Round eyes placed well in head. Muzzle of good length with enough cushioning. Good width to underjaw. Neck is of good length and arched well leading into a super shoulder placement. Front assembly is strong with straight parallel limbs finished with compact feet. Super depth to chest with good spring of ribs. Lovely topline with slight rise over muscular loin leading to a low set tail. Rear is well muscled with enough angulation and well let down hocks. On the move it was true coming and going. Champion 1st - BEVIS, MRS P J - CH SKYVANNA EMPTY DREAMS OF STARLANCE ShCEx. What a worthy champion this dog is. On initial inspection you can see the quality oozing. Once you get your hands on everything flows from the tip of his nose to the end of his tail. I wrote in my book, “what a fabulous headpiece” he has everything where it needs to be. It’s masculine without being coarse. Lovely oval expressive eyes. Good length to muzzle with a good width to underjaw. Correct bow to front with good layback to shoulder. Longer than high with a super topline with good length of loin finished with a high set tail. Rear is angulated well with super muscle tone. If a dog is built right it’ll move right and he most certainly can move. He has super drive in rear and reach in front whilst maintaining topline and covering the ground well. 2nd - RICE, MRS J - CH RICOX SOMEBODY TO LOVE JW ShCM ShCEx VW B Junior Handling 6-11 years I want to commend all these young handler who will all have a bright future. When I do JHA and AH qualifiers I always make them a little more challenging to ensure that the cream of the crop are qualifying. Please do not feel disheartened by your placings, take the advice I gave you all and apply it to your next competition. Because you are all empathetic and polite and have a natural way of handling and that is the start to being a good handler. There are great resources for points of the dog which I would recommend brushing up on as these points will always be asked. And always remember to thank your judge once you are finished. I asked all age groups to do a reverse triangle and up and down. On the up and down I moved from where I started which is a challenge for all exhibits to check where the judge is and forces a change of hand. I also asked if everyone had a poo bag. 1st Kaycee-Mae Turton - kaycee handled her dog in a calm manner which is always important especially if your dog is being a little testing. The triangle was completed the wrong way. So just remember to listen to all instructions before you start off. That said the pattern that was completed had correct straight line with sharp corners. Shadowing was great and always had the dog between handler and judge. Handling on the table was good with correct way of showing the bite. Pace for the dog was great at all times. 2nd Luke Saunders - a pleasant young man who was dressed super smart. Completed pattern work very well with clean straight lines. Always remember to keep the dog between the judge and yourself as that is the golden rule of handling. Had a poo bag. Table work was good with showing the bite. Pace was good throughout. 12-16 years 1st - Isabella Carter - pattern work was great with good shaping and clean lines. Always watched where I was. Pace was correct for the size of dog. Brush up on your points of the dog and you’ll keep getting better. 2nd - Lisa-Rose Saunders - this young handler was an absolute delight to have in the ring. Having fun is what it is all about and us as judges should be nurturing these younger age brackets. Lisa-Rose had a great pace for her dog and was always encouraging her dog. I explained the pattern to Lisa-Rose to ensure that she felt encouraged with what was being asked and not to be felt overwhelmed. Keep up the great work as you are doing a fabulous job. Adult Handling 17-39 years I have competed against both of these fabulous handlers and what an honour it was to judge them and see how good they are from a judging prospective. I pushed these 2 handlers and I was struggling to split the placing until the last go round where 1st had a cleaner change of hand 1st - Phoebe Toublic - handling a springer spaniel that was being incredibly difficult. Phoebe kept calm and was correcting her dog with gentle persuasions and encouraging her dog to do what was asked. Pattern work was faultless, points of the dog was all correct. Attitude to handling class was the way it should be with great manners. A credit to you and would trust with any dog of mine. 2nd - Alysha Branchflower. Another handler I have admired whilst being in the ring with. Handling a beauceron. A lot of dog to handle but Alysha makes it look effortless. Shadowing is faultless, pattern work is crisp and clean with the pace correct for the dog at all times. Points of the dog was all correct and the only thing that cost the place was the final go round where the change of hand wasn’t as clean as 1. 40 years and over I have had the pleasure of judging most of this age group before and every time they give me a headache of splitting them into their placings as they’re all so good. First 3 all have swapped places under me before. 1st - Anita Skinner - what a fabulous handler and one I would quite happily allow handle my dogs if ever needed as I feel they would be in great hands. Shadowing was on point every single time, Anita was aware of where I was at all times which meant there was clean changes of hands. Pattern work was great as was the table work. Had a poo bag. Super super job! 2nd - Marie England - another handler that had a great rapport with her dog and knew the correct pace she needed. Handles with ease. Pattern work was excellent. There was just one occasion where there was a change of hand that wasn’t as clean as the others. But great job overall. Judge Richard Forsythe (RICHPIN)