Great Yarmouth Gorleston & District Canine Society

Great Yarmouth, Gorleston & District Canine Society

Premier Open Show – 12th June 2025

Australian Shepherd

PD/B (5,1)

1. Morley’s Trijem Double Dash of Magic. Well balanced blue merle dog of 10 mths who was good to go over. Clean, slightly arched neck of medium length, firm through the topline, ribbed well back, breadth to loin and correct croup. Head of good proportions with pleasing expression; good eye and ear and correct dentition. Stands straight in front on compact feet. When gaiting he went well when viewed in profile and is excellent going away. Well handled to take Best Puppy.

2. Fedina’s Birkcross Wizard. Just coming up to 12 mths, this tri dog also has lots to like, carries good bone and was another well handled. Moderate length to neck, level topline, well sprung ribs, muscular loin and full tail but carried somewhat higher. Quality head with good skull to muzzle proportions, expressive eyes, ears set on high, correct stop and scissor bite. Pleasing angles both ends and stands true in front on excellent feet and also pleased for forechest. Moving well on the go around and ok on the down and back.

3. Morley’s Trijem Double Topaz

SYD/B (2,0)

1. Wray-Ramsden’s Arohahills A Star Is Born for Takhisis (Im Zaf) JW Bel Jch. Two very different dogs challenged here with the win going to this 17 mth old black tri bitch. Soundly constructed all through and so good hands on. She has a touch more length of back but pleased for neck, is firm in topline, has well sprung ribs and correct croup. Feminine head of good proportions, correct skull, expressive eyes, ears set on well and scissor bite. Well laid shoulders, elbows close to the chest, stands straight on super feet and well muscled throughout. Greatly impressed on the go around. Reserve BOB.

2. Knott’s Zuni Someone U Loved Fallcat. 16 mth old blue merle dog. Pleasing outline with moderate length of neck, firm level back, pleasing rib development and breadth to loin. Nicely proportioned head with expressive eyes, ears set on high and correct dentition. He has pleasing bone and angulation both ends but doesn’t stand quite as well in front as winner and his feet aren’t as good. However, he moved freely with a good length of stride. Well handled, as was the winner.

LD/B (3,2)

1. Land & Gittins’ Soloyal Kiss Artist around Casmawllan. 2 yr old red tri who is all male, carries plenty of bone and has a super temperament. Slightly arched neck of medium length, firm in topline but with a touch more length of back, deep brisket and ribbing carried well back. Pleasing head of good skull to muzzle proportions, expressive eyes, ears set on well and scissor bite. Good angles front and rear and he stands nice and straight in front on very good feet. Moving out well when viewed in profile but a little wider behind when going away.

OD/B (6,3)

1. Brown’s Archie Labakan Slovakia JW (Imp Skj). Three very different dogs competed in this class and my winner was found in this 21 mth old black dog who was a delight hands on and so very well handled. Nicely balanced with strong, slightly arched neck, firm level topline, excellent ribbing, broad well-muscled loin and correct croup. Masculine headpiece with pleasing proportions, well defined stop, excellent eye and ear and scissor bite. Soundly built all through and he stands true in front on compact feet and pleased for forechest. Gaiting freely on the down and back and moved out well on the go around with confident carriage. Very good coat. BOB.

2. Morley’s Trijem Three Times The Magic. 4 yr old black tri dog who is all male and carries very good bone but out of a larger mould than the winner. Muscular neck of moderate length, pretty good in topline, well sprung ribs, good depth to chest and broad loin. Balanced head with pleasing skull, ears set on high, eyes not quite as good as those of winner, excellent pigmentation and good dentition. Pleasing angles both ends but feet could be better. Moving out with pleasing length of stride but winner just had the edge all around when gaiting.

3. Wilson & Gibbons’ Wispafete Eternal Fire at Ozways

Bearded Collie

PD/B (5,1)

1. Reynolds’ Beabeardies Blue Velvet. Just shy of 12 mths this dog was good to go over and of pleasing construction. Muscular neck of moderate length, firm in topline, ribbing carried well back, strong loin and tail set on low. Balanced head with breadth to skull, pleasing eye and ear, strong muzzle and scissor bite. Pleasing angles both ends and he stands true in front with a pleasing forechest. Moves out well on the go around with correct carriage. Best Puppy.

2. Mitchell’s Beabeardies Grace Kelly. Litter sister to the winner and although still quite raw, she shows promise. Nicely balanced outline with slightly arched neck, level backline, ribbing carried well back but still to develop, correct croup and tail set. Feminine headpiece with pleasing skull, expressive eyes, moderate stop and correct dentition. Good angulation front and rear, she opens up well on the go around and goes pretty well on the down and back.

3. Buswell’s Chelsasa Private Eye on Scotesham

SYD/B (2,0)

1. Mitchell’s Beabeardies Grace Kelly

2. Bevis’ Beabeardies Blue Monday. This was yet another from the same litter as the two pups which headed the first class. Her handler had her work cut out with her such is her exuberance but when she settled she moved out well with pleasing carriage. Very good neck, pretty good in topline, pleasing length to ribcage which is developing well, muscular loin and tail set on low. Well proportioned head with feminine expression; broad skull, pleasing eye and ear and scissor bite.

LD/B (3,0)

1. Dobrowolski’s Highglade Moon Child at Trileada. 2 yr old bitch winning this class on overall balance and movement although she wasn’t entirely settled. Slightly arched neck of moderate length, firm level topline, pleasing rib which is carried well back, muscular loin, correct croup and tail good for both set and carriage. Head of good proportions, breadth to skull, pretty good eye and correct dentition. Covering the ground when gaiting. Good quality coat and presentation. Reserve BOB.

2. Bevis’ Beabeardies Cinnamon Girl. 5 yr old who is feminine throughout but not quite ribbing of winner. Having said that she pleased in outline with moderate length of neck, is nice and firm through the topline, ribbing extends well back and her tail is set on low and of correct carriage. Balanced headpiece with pleasing skull, expressive eyes set well apart, moderate stop and scissor bite. Stands straight in front and pleased on the go around but winner just had the edge.

3. Lee-Finglas’ Braemoors Quite The Catch for Richeath (Imp Nld) Naf

OD/B (2,1)

1. Dumbrell’s Brodaty Limited Edition at Bethlyntee. 6 yr old dog who is all male and was good hands on. He has an excellent topline, good depth to chest, well sprung ribs with a good length of ribcage, well-muscled loin and correct tail for set and carriage. Well proportioned head with broad, flat skull, moderate stop, expressive eyes giving soft expression, correct pigmentation for colour and scissor bite. Soundly built front and rear and stands true in front with pleasing forechest. Moving well all through and was very well handled here. Correct texture to coat. BOB.

Basset Fauve de Bretagne

PD/B (1,0)

1. Shrieves’ Xmas Bubbles Del Cuore Di Leonessa (Imp Be). Soundly constructed bitch of 7 mths who makes the most of herself at all times. Pleasing neck, a little ‘bum high’ right now but hopefully that will settle as she grows on, ribbing developing well and tail of good carriage. Feminine head with oval-shaped eyes of good colour, ears of correct set, moderate stop and scissor bite. Prominent forechest and moves true on the down and back and with good carriage. BOB & Best Puppy.

Beagle

PD/B (3,2)

1. Rushforth’s Campionfield Scrumptious. Promising 6 mth old tri bitch who was pleasing to go over. Feminine all through with slightly arched neck, firm topline, pleasing rib development, nice and short in the loin and stern set on high and of good carriage. Quality head with good skull to muzzle proportions, super eye and ear and correct dentition. Pleasing angles front and rear and stands straight in front on excellent feet. Moves out with good length of stride. BOB & Best Puppy.

SYD/B (3,2)

1. Rushforth’s Charterwood Icon of Campionfield. Approaching 13 mths, this tri dog pleased for type and presents a nicely balanced outline. Muscular neck, firm level back, ribs well sprung but a tad more length to loin, stern set on high and of excellent carriage. Balanced headpiece with ears set on low and of correct length and scissor bite but preferred expression overall of the puppy. Standing on good feet and has pleasing bone. Moving pretty well all through but could not match action of the pup. Reserve BOB.

Whippet

PD/B (4,2)

1. Morland’s Zoraden Naughty at Forty. Two pleasing youngsters competed here with the win going to this 10 mth old bitch. She presented a nicely balanced, elegant outline with a muscular neck of good length, firm backline which flows smoothly into a graceful arch over the loin, correct croup and tail good for length, set and carriage. Feminine headpiece with good skull, slight stop, expressive eyes, rose-shaped ears and scissor bite. She has pleasing angles and stands straight in front and forechest developing as it should. Pleasing action all through which is where she scored here. Best Puppy and pleased to see she later went on to win the Puppy Group.

2. Thomas’ Bowdonia Elphaba. 8 mth old brindle who presents a very nice outline with excellent neck, correct topline and graceful curves, good depth to chest, correct croup and tail set and carriage as it should be. Nicely balanced head with slight stop, expressive eyes, correct ears and scissor bite. Standing true in front with pleasing fill and she has very good feet. She is nice and firm in rear when gaiting but on the go around she could extend a little more in front.

SYD/B (6,4)

1. Hines’ Moonstone Moment. 15 mth old fawn bitch who is feminine throughout. Long, muscular neck, correct topline with graceful arch over the loin, good depth to brisket and tail pleased for both set and carriage. Attractive head with good length, super eye and ear and correct dentition. She stands well naturally in front on good feet and also pleased in forechest but has a little more rear angulation than preferred. On the move, she is nice and true when coming and going and went pretty well on the go around.

2. Arbuthnot’s Lolani Crystal Moon. Brindle bitch of 15 mths who wasn’t entirely settled on the day. She has a pleasing length of neck, good through the topline, deep in brisket, arch over the loin, correct croup and tail good for both set and carriage. Feminine head of good length but overall preferred expression of winner. Standing straight in front on good feet but would like to see more fill. She goes pretty well on the down and back but winner had the edge overall.

LD/B (4,1)

1. Thomas’ Bowdonia Sky Full of Stars JW. 2 yr old brindle/white trim bitch. This girl very much appealed and was good to go over. She presented a very nice outline with elegantly arched neck of good length, pleasing topline, good depth of chest, graceful arch over muscular loin, correct slope to croup and tail just right for set and carriage. Feminine head and expression; good length to skull and muzzle, bright expressive eyes, rose-shaped ears, good underjaw and dentition. Soundly built front and rear and stands true in front which is well filled. When gaiting, she opens up well on the go around and also pleased on the down and back. BOB and I understand she later took Group 4.

2. Reece’s Saleehah Stardancer. 3 yr old brindle bitch out of a smaller mould. Feminine throughout, she pleased in outline with nice long neck, good curves throughout, deep in brisket and tail correct for set and carriage. Balanced headpiece with good skull, slight stop, bright oval-shaped eyes, correct ears and scissor bite. Standing straight in front but not feet or pasterns of winner. Moves out well on the go around and also pleased when going away but front action not quite that of 1.

3. Rainsbury’s Shalfleet Chasing The Sun

OD/B (2,0)

1. Wilton-Clark’s Shalfleet Easter Sonnet JW. 3 yr old brindle/white bitch. Pleasing girl who was well handled here. Lovely outline with elegantly arched neck of good length, firm topline with graceful arch over muscular loin, correct slope to croup and tail pleased for both set and carriage. Most attractive head and expression, full of femininity, correct skull, slight stop and scissor bite. Good angles front and rear, straight forelegs, firm pasterns and correct oval-shaped feet and with pleasing fill in front. Moves freely on the down and back and also pleased on the go around. Reserve BOB.

2. Reece’s Saleehah Moonflower. 6 yr old brindle/white bitch who has lots to like. Balanced in outline with neck of good length, pleasing topline, deep through the brisket, arch over the loin, good croup and tail pleased for set and carriage. Well proportioned head with super expression, dark oval-shaped eyes which are placed well apart, rose-shaped ears and scissor bite. Standing well naturally and with pleasing muscle-tone. Moving pretty well but could not match overall stride of winner on the go around.

VD/B (2,1)

1. Rainsbury’s Shalfleet Sir Tom JW ShCM. 9 yr old brindle/white dog. Pleasing lad who was good to go over. Long, well arched neck, good depth to chest, firm topline which flows into graceful arch over the loin, good croup and tail pleased for both set and carriage. Balanced headpiece with good skull, slight stop, super eye and ear and good underjaw. Correct angulation both ends, straight forelegs, oval-shaped feet and pleasing fill in front. When gaiting he moved pretty well all through and was well handled here. Best Veteran.

Airedale Terrier

LD/B (2,1)

1. Eastall’s Daedal Frozen In Time (AI). 8 yr old bitch with good bone and substance. She presented a pleasing outline with muscular neck of correct length to balance, short back with pretty good topline, deep in brisket, well ribbed up, well-muscled loin and tail set on high. Balanced headpiece with feminine expression; flat skull, eyes of good colour and strength to muzzle. Standing well naturally in front and when gaiting she moves out with a moderate length of stride. Good texture to jacket. Reserve BOB.

OD/B (1,0)

1. Eastall’s Shadlisa On A High Together at Daedal. Pleasing dog of 20 mths who has a super temperament, carries good bone and is solid all through. Excellent neck, short firm back, deep in brisket, ribbing carried well back, muscular loin, flat croup and tail set on well. Balanced headpiece with flat skull, expressive eyes of good colour, ears set on well, strength to jaws and correct dentition. He stands straight in front on compact feet and went well on the go around and has an excellent rear. Hard wiry jacket and very well presented. BOB.

Bull Terrier (Miniature)

LD/B (1,0)

1. Harper’s Coraggiosa Tigre. 2 yr old brindle/white bitch who has lots to like. I thought her good for type and balance and she carries good bone. Long, arched neck, firm backline, well sprung ribs, deep in brisket, muscular loin and tail set on low. Feminine headpiece with dark expressive eyes, correct ears, completely filled in and strength to jaws. Stands true in front with good width to forechest and she has nice compact feet. Moving pretty well all through and using herself as she goes. BOB.

OD/B (1,0)

1. Harper’s Chattanooba Choo Choo Aedestaurum. 8 yr old red dog. All male, pleasing for type and overall outline. Muscular neck of correct length to balance, excellent topline, good depth to chest, firm loin and tail set on low and of correct carriage. Pleasing skull with no indentations, expressive eyes, ears set on well and strength to jaws. Moves out pretty well on the go around but not so good as the Limit winner on the down and back. Reserve BOB.

Cairn Terrier

LD/B (3,1)

1. Tester’s Airytykes Excuse Me. 3 yr old bitch who was somewhat out of coat on the day but she was pleasing to go over. Good neck, firm level back, pleasing rib, muscular loin and tail of good carriage. Feminine head with breadth to skull, defined stop, expressive eyes, ears set on well and correct dentition. Pleasing angulation front and rear and stands true in front. Goes pretty well on the go around and so good when coming at you. Harsh texture to what jacket she had. Excellent temperament. Reserve BOB.

OD/B (2,1)

1. Tester’s Airytykes Just Mischief. This 8 yr old bitch is another with a super temperament and was well handled here. Pleasing outline with good neck, excellent topline, ribbing carried well back, firm loin and tail good for both set and carriage. Well proportioned head with feminine expression; breadth to skull, correct stop, nice dark eyes, good ears and scissor bite. When gaiting she has a good stride when viewed in profile, is true when going away and ok coming at you. Super texture to jacket. BOB.

Fox Terrier (Wire)

PD/B (2,0)

1. Davani’s Travella Set to Soar. Two 8 mth old littermates competed here with the win going to this super young dog. All male, he presented a terrific outline with clean neck of good length, short firm back, ribbing developing well and carried well back, short in the couplings and tail set on high. Cracking head with good skull, the best of eyes and ears, good fill below the eyes, strength to muzzle and scissor bite. Correct angulation both front and rear and he stands true in front on nice compact feet. On the move, he is true when coming and going and also pleased on the go around with excellent carriage. A little short of coat right now but what he has is of excellent texture. Best Puppy, later my choice for Puppy Group 1 and finally at the end of the day taking Reserve Best Puppy in Show.

2. Orpin’s Travella Sugar Plum Taf. Balanced girl who pleased for type and was well handled here. Neck of good length, short back with firm topline, good depth to chest and pleasing rib development, nice and short in the loin and tail set on high. Feminine headpiece with correct skull, expressive eyes, ears set on well and scissor bite but overall preferred expression of winner. She stands well naturally and has good feet and went well on the down and back but couldn’t quite match the profile action of her brother.

LD/B (1,0)

1. De’Cova’s Blackdale Magic Breeze for Lestarwillow (IKC). 16 mth old bitch who pleased for type and presented a lovely outline. Muscular neck of good length, short firm back, deep brisket with good length to ribcage, short loin and tail just right for set and carriage. Well proportioned head with feminine expression; good skull, dark eyes, ears set well above level of skull, strength to muzzle and correct dentition. Moving well on the go around with confident carriage and true when going away. Excellent texture to jacket. Reserve BOB.

OD/B (2,0)

1. Davani’s Travella Shock In A Frock. 2 yr old bitch who is full of quality and was good hands on. She presented a super outline with muscular, clean neck of good length, nice and short in back with firm topline, excellent ribbing, deep brisket, short well-muscled loin and tail set on high and of good carriage. Balanced headpiece with fabulous expression; dark eyes which are full of fire, ears set on just right, clean through the cheeks and good dentition. Impressed on the go around with excellent carriage and made the most of herself at all times. BOB and later took Group 2.

2. Mullaney’s Ruxleywyre Magic Box. 3 yr old dog who was pleasing to go over and soundly constructed all through. Neck of good length, firm level topline, well developed ribbing, muscular loin and tail set on high but winner was just that bit shorter and therefore had the edge in outline. Pleasing head and expression with good skull, eyes of good shape, correct ears and dentition. He stands well naturally and has good feet and moved freely all through. Jacket of good texture.

AVNSC Terrier

PD/B (1,0)

1. Blow’s Renevis Serena at Coppatrota. Smart Lakeland Terrier bitch just coming up to 7 mths. She is compact in outline with a super neck, firm topline, ribbing extends well back, short in the couplings and excellent tail for both set and carriage. Balanced headpiece with flat skull, nice dark eyes, strength to muzzle and correct dentition. Moving well when viewed in profile and with good carriage. Harsh jacket and very well presented. Best Puppy AVNSC Terrier.

SYD/B (1,0)

1. Bailey & Hancocks’ Rattustrap Crimes At Night. 13 mth old Manchester Terrier dog who has a super temperament. He appealed for type and has the elegance of the breed. Excellent neck, short back, well sprung ribs which are carried well back and nice short loin. Masculine head with flat skull of good length, expressive almond-shaped eyes, very good ears and scissor bite. Moving well on the go around and true when going away.

LD/B (2,0)

1. Potts & Young’s Sheep Creek Quartermaster at Kebulak (Imp USA). 2 yr old Kerry Blue Terrier dog. Smart dog who was very well presented here. Strong neck of correct length to give balance, firm level topline, deep in brisket, short muscular loin and excellent tail for both set and carriage. Balanced headpiece with flat skull, slight stop, super eye and ear and strength to jaws. He has pleasing angulation both ends and stands well naturally. When gaiting, he pleased on the go around and is accurate when going away. Soft, silky jacket. Very well handled.

2. Bailey & Hancocks’ Rattustrap Crimes At Night

OD/B (2,0)

1. Orpin’s Ch Kebulak King of Swing Taf. Two good ones competed here with the nod going to this 3 yr old Kerry Blue Terrier dog. All male, he was so good to go over, carrying good bone and shown with excellent muscle-tone. Compact outline with excellent neck, firm through the topline, good depth to chest, well sprung ribs which extend well back, short in the couplings, firm croup and tail set on high. Well proportioned head with excellent skull, keen expressive eyes, correct ears, slight stop and strength to muzzle. Well constructed all through and a pleasure to watch when gaiting; parallel when coming and going and moving out with purpose on the go around with excellent carriage. Super presentation and very well handled. Best AVNSC Terrier and later went on to take Group 1.

2. Blow’s Jodean Tennesse at Coppatrota. 3 yr old Lakeland Terrier dog. Super lad shown in firm, hard condition. He presents a compact outline with slightly arched neck of correct length to balance, short firm back, correct ribbing, nice and short in loin and tail set on high and of good carriage. Masculine head and expression with flat skull, keen eyes of good colour, v-shaped ears of good size and set, breadth to muzzle and correct scissor bite. He stands well naturally on small compact feet and didn’t let himself down on the move; gaiting freely on the down and back and with such good carriage. Reserve Best AVNSC Terrier.

Terrier Group

1. Orpin’s Ch Kebulak King of Swing Taf. Kerry Blue Terrier

2. Davani’s Travella Shock In A Frock. Fox Terrier (Wire)

3. Wilson, Wilson & Dixon’s Chatterdale Clear Star. 19 mth old Scottish Terrier bitch who very much appealed, was well presented and shown to perfection. Thick-set and well-boned, she was a pleasure to go over. Muscular neck, firm through the topline, deep brisket, ribbing carried well back and well rounded, well-muscled loin and tail set well. Balanced headpiece with feminine expression; good skull, dark almond-shaped eyes, ears pleased for size and set, correct stop and scissor bite. Well constructed all through, with width in front and she certainly didn’t disappoint when gaiting, making the most of herself at all times. Harsh, wiry jacket.

4. Offer’s Woolytop The Phezantplukka JW. 15 mth old liver Bedlington Terrier dog who presented a pleasing outline with clean neck of good length, deep in brisket, firm topline with arch over the loin and correct croup leading to low set tail. Quality head with correct narrow skull, silky top-knot, expressive eyes, fine ears set on low and scissor bite. Pleasing angles front and rear and he stands just as he should in front on characteristic long hare feet. Pleasing on the move with good carriage. Good texture to jacket and very well presented.

Terrier Puppy Group

1. Davani’s Travella Set to Soar. Fox Terrier (Wire)

2. Witmond’s Tiltser Mint Velvet. Jack Russell Terrier bitch coming up to 7 mths. Charming youngster who is feminine throughout. She presented a nicely balanced outline and was good hands on. Strength to neck, level topline, rib developing well for age, nice short loin, firm croup and tail set on high. Correctly proportioned head with dark expressive eyes, well defined stop and scissor bite. Pleasing angles front and rear and she stands true in front on such good feet. Free action all through and never stopped showing.

3. Tomlinson’s Fairhambrook The Tyler. Border Terrier dog approaching 7 mths. Pleasing lad, appealing for overall type, presenting a lovely outline and easily spanned. Excellent neck, firm in topline, ribbing extends well back and tail pleased for set and carriage. I liked his head and expression; moderate breadth to skull, nice dark eyes, strong muzzle of correct length to balance and scissor bite. Stands true in front on very good feet and moved freely all through. Good texture to jacket and thickness to skin.

4. Graves’ Pipsacre Wasn’t Me. 8 mth old Norwich Terrier dog. This boy pleased for type, carries good bone and is all male. Neck of good length, short back but topline to firm, ribbing extends well back, short in the couplings and tail set on high. Quality headpiece with keen expressive eyes, breadth to skull, defined stop, correct length to muzzle and scissor bite. Pleasing angles front and rear and moving freely fore and aft. Jacket of good texture.

AV Terrier

VD/B (10)

1. Burrage’s Ch Komidion Prima Donna of Sametova ShCEx VW. Two 8 yr old Cesky Terrier litter sisters headed this class. This girl was my winner and what an outstanding bitch she is and shown here in firm, hard condition. Well boned, she presents a super outline, totally balanced with clean elegant neck, characteristic topline, well sprung ribs, muscular loin of breadth and tail just right for set and carriage. Quality head with feminine expression; excellent skull, super eye and ear and correct dentition. Well laid shoulders and stands well naturally in front and firm, muscular hindquarters. Moving freely on the down and back and with typical brisk action of the breed. I understand she went on to take Reserve Best Veteran in Show.

2. Fewing’s Ch Komidion Passionato VW. This girl is also full of femininity and was pleasing to go over. Excellent neck, pleasing topline but with more rise than that of her sister, well sprung ribs, breadth to loin and tail of medium set which she carries correctly. Another first class head with slightly arched skull, correct stop, excellent eye and ear, strength to muzzle and scissor bite. Pleasing angles front and rear and moving more than well enough all through but winner had the edge.

3. Rowe & South’s Illori Akinlana JW ShCM VW

SBD/B (5,3)

1. Tomlinson’s Fairhambrook The Tyler

2. Bailey & Hancocks’ Rattustrap Crimes At Night

PD/B (5,1)

1. Tomlinson’s Fairhambrook The Tyler

2. Martin Impey’s Silverkinn Madam Grand Slam. 9 mth old blue Bedlington Terrier bitch who presented a pleasing outline with clean neck of good length, firm topline with arch over the loin, correct croup and tail good for set and carriage. Clean head with narrow skull, expressive eyes, fine ears which are set on low, minimal stop and scissor bite. Standing as she should in front on correct feet for the breed and was pleasing on the go around. Well handled.

3. Baxter’s Mysulan Byards Lass

JD/B (2,0)

1. Hall’s Borderrush Bean and Gone. 17 mth old Border Terrier bitch. Soundly built girl of pleasing type. Feminine head with moderate breadth to skull, nice dark eyes, short strong muzzle and scissor bite. Pleasing angles front and rear and she stands well naturally and has correct feet with desired thick pads. Ribbing extends well back and can easily be spanned. Good texture to jacket and thick skin. Moves freely.

2. Baldwin’s Woolytop Here I Am. 15 mth old liver Bedlington Terrier bitch. This girl pleased for overall type but could be a size bigger. She has a good length of neck, pleasing topline, arch over the loin and tail set on low. Feminine head with clean narrow skull, expressive eyes, ears set on low and silky top-knot. Moving pretty well on the go around, true when going away but could be cleaner coming towards. Pleasing texture to coat.

OD/B (2,1)

1. Sutton’s Fisherbloom Killer Queen at Thistlewhiss. 5 yr old Border Terrier bitch. Moderate length of neck, firm in topline with good length to ribcage and easily spans. Feminine headpiece with very nice eye but would like to see more breadth to muzzle. She stands nice and straight in front on good feet and on the move goes well on the down and back. Harsh jacket with thickness to skin as desired.

AV Vulnerable Native Breeds (30)

1. Latheron & Trenchard’s Sh Ch Fynder Reacher ShCEx. 4 yr old Irish Water Spaniel dog who was a delight to go over. He pleased for size and balance and carried good bone. Nice arched neck of good length to balance, short back with firm topline, well sprung ribs, muscular loin and tail good for set and carriage. Super head with expressive almond-shaped eyes, ears set on low and strength to muzzle. Well-muscled all through and with pleasing angles, standing true in front on good feet and firm hindquarters with low set hocks. Opens up well on the go around and with excellent carriage. Good coat and presentation.

2. Benton & Bemelmans’ Blamorder Double or Quits of Oakestelle. 12 mth old blue merle Smooth Collie bitch. Feminine all through, she presented a nicely balanced outline with well arched neck, firm through the topline, good ribbing but still to fully mature, correct croup and tail good for both set and carriage. Well proportioned head with flat skull, almond-shaped eyes of correct set, very good ears, parallel planes, clean through the cheeks and scissor bite. She stands well naturally on very good feet and moved out freely with good carriage.

3. Blow’s Jodean Tennesse at Coppatrota

Special Vintage D/B (21)

1. Hill’s Scalene Solitaire. 10 yr old Affenpinscher bitch who has an excellent temperament and used herself at all times. Balanced girl with correct neck, short back, well sprung ribs and short in the couplings. Feminine head with good skull, correct stop, expressive round eyes and blunt muzzle. She stands straight in front on compact feet and moved out with confident carriage. Rough, harsh coat.

2. Atkins’ Akna Peechee for Qimugta VW ShCEx*. 10 yr old Canadian Eskimo Dog bitch. This girl pleased for type and presented a very nice outline with muscular neck, firm level back, good depth to brisket, ribbing carried well back and tail correct for set and carriage. Well proportioned head with feminine expression; pleasing skull, obliquely placed eyes, thick ears and medium length of muzzle. Pleasing angulation both ends and standing straight in front on good feet. Moving out well on the go around. Good quality coat.

3. Rowe & South’s Illori Akinlana JW ShCM VW

BIS: From an outstanding line-up of beautiful dogs the top spot went to Lee-Morris’ Ch Michandy It’s Showtime at Pupstar, a 2 yr old black Miniature Poodle dog. Shown and presented to perfection, he was a delight to go over. Elegant, yet no mistaking his sex, he is so very well balanced with an excellent neck, short firm back, ribcage extends well back and is well sprung, short broad loin, firm croup and tail just right for set and carriage. Quality headpiece with good length to skull, expressive almond-shaped eyes, leathers are set on low, strength to foreface with chiselling, well defined chin and scissor bite. Soundly constructed all through and standing on very good feet. On the move, he gaited freely on the down and back and opened up well on the go around with excellent carriage.

RBIS: Coming a very close second was the Canadian Eskimo dog, Byrne’s Aavuuta Qimmiq Akiak ShCEx (Imp Can) Bel/Ir Jch. This 3 yr old grey/white dog ticked all the boxes for me and was another who was so good hands on. All male, he is well-boned and presents a superb outline with muscular, thick neck, firm level back, excellent ribbing, good depth to brisket, muscular loin and tail set on moderately high and of good carriage. First class head and expression with good breadth to skull, dark obliquely placed eyes, thick, well furred ears, tapering muzzle of moderate length and scissor bite. Well made all through, standing true in front on good feet and firm, muscular hindquarters with good bend of stifle. When viewed in profile, he is quite something and he has excellent carriage and was so very well handled.

BPIS: When it came to the puppies I could not take my eyes of the beautiful French Bulldog, Timms’ Olijah Coming For You. A brindle bitch of 7½ mths who never stopped showing on what was an incredibly hot day. She presented a lovely compact outline with neck of correct length to give balance, correct roach to topline, ribbing carried well back and developing as it should, short muscular loin and tail set on low. Quality head with feminine expression; she has good breadth to skull, super ears for both size and set, dark round eyes, well open nostrils, broad muzzle of good depth and excellent upturn. Standing straight in front on compact feet and with good breadth to chest. Purposeful, free action and handled to advantage.

RBPIS: Davani’s Travella Set to Soar. Fox Terrier (Wire)

Judge: Tim Ball