Portsmouth & Southsea Kennel Association

Portsmouth & Southsea Kennel Association

Open Show – 12th October 2025

Pointer

PD/B (3,1)

1. Kennedy’s Droveborough Black Magic. Two nice youngsters competed here with the win going to this 11 mth old black/white bitch. Super pup who was so good hands on. Feminine all through, she presented a lovely outline with long, slightly arched neck, firm topline, good depth to brisket, short in the couplings, correct croup and tail just right for set and carriage. Most attractive head of correct proportions, moderate breadth to skull, pronounced occiput, well defined stop, dark expressive eyes, ears set on as they should be, characteristic muzzle and scissor bite. Good angles front and rear and standing true in front on excellent feet. Moving freely on the down and back and covers the ground with ease. Reserve BOB, Best Puppy and later topped my Puppy Group. Delighted to hear she ended the day by taking Best Puppy in Show.

2. Parkin’s Fleurfield Henrietta Hayes at Ellapoint. I see this 9 mth old black/white bitch shares the same sire as the winner. This girl is another with so much to like and she was very well handled here. She pleased in overall outline with slightly arched neck of good length to balance, correct topline, ribbing carried well back but brisket still to fully develop, short loin and tail correct for both set and carriage. Feminine headpiece with good skull, well defined stop, super eye and ear, slightly dish-faced as desired, soft lips and correct dentition. I liked her angulation both front and rear and she stands well naturally in front on correct feet. Moving well all through but winner just had the edge.

JD/B (3,2)

1. Kennedy’s Droveborough Black Magic

PGD/B (5,1)

1. Kennedy’s Droveborough Hells Bells JW. 20 mth old liver/white bitch. I thought this girl a super type and she presented a lovely balanced outline with neck of correct length to give balance, firm topline, well sprung ribs which extend well back, short muscular loin and tail pleased for both set and carriage. Attractive headpiece with feminine expression; excellent skull, well defined stop, very good eye and ear, correct muzzle for the breed, soft lips and scissor bite. Well laid shoulders, straight forelegs, standing on good feet and muscular hindquarters with well-turned stifles. The best overall mover in the class and carries herself with style.

2. Perren’s Evaluna For Your Eyes Only at Mistin JW. 20 mth old black/white bitch. Balanced girl with long, slightly arched neck, firm in topline, good depth to brisket, ribbing carried well back, nice and short in the couplings and tail of correct set and carriage. Feminine head and expression with moderate breadth to skull, correct stop, excellent eye and ear, characteristic muzzle and scissor bite. Pleasing angulation front and rear and she stands well in front on very good feet. When gaiting, she covers the ground when viewed in profile with smooth, easy action but wasn’t quite as good as 1 on the down and back.

3. Cardiff’s Freebreeze Pixar at Prosperity

OD/B (5,1)

1. Welch, Drake & Hazeltine’s Clamerkin Jubilee Surprise at Hookwood JW. 3 yr old black/white bitch who was an easy winner in this class for me. Carrying good bone, she is feminine throughout and presented a well-balanced outline. Muscular neck of good length which is slightly arched, firm topline, brisket reaches the elbows, ribbing extends well back, nice short loin and tail correct for both set and carriage. Most attractive headpiece with moderate breadth to skull, well defined stop, expressive eyes of good colour, ears set on fairly high, distinctive muzzle and correct dentition. Good angles front and rear, standing true in front on very good feet and firm, muscular hindquarters with well let down hocks. When gaiting, she is excellent on the go around and was very well handled. BOB and Group 2.

2. Welch, Maber & Hazeltine’s Sharnphilly Toggi with Hookwood JW. This 7 yr old black/white bitch was another who pleased and shown to advantage. Balanced in outline with long, slightly arched neck, correct in topline, deep brisket, well sprung ribs, short in the couplings, correct croup and tail set and carried just right. Feminine headpiece with good skull, well defined stop, correct eye and ear, slightly dish-faced and scissor bite but just lacking a little fill. Pleasing angulation both ends and she stands well naturally in front on good feet. On the move, she went well on the down and back and also pleased on the go around but winner did have the edge.

3. Perren’s Evaluna Chasing Rainbows with Hookwood JW

Retriever (Labrador)

PD/B (2,0)

1. King, Johnson & Johnson’s Cobalt Blue of Linthwaite. Black bitch approaching 12 mths who was a comfortable winner in this class. She appealed for type, is well boned and was good hands on. Balanced in outline with powerful neck, level topline, deep brisket, well sprung ribs, muscular loin and tail so good for set and carriage. Feminine head with breadth to skull, expressive eyes of good colour, defined stop and correct ears. Standing true in front on compact feet and pleasing angles both ends. Moves pretty well all through. Good coat. Reserve BOB and Best Puppy.

2. Cusworth’s Kenleap Anna of Chocomore. 10 mth old chocolate bitch who is in need of some more socialisation as she wasn’t happy with being gone over. Very different to the winner and rather refined all through. Pleasing neck, firm topline and good depth to chest but tail carriage could be better. Feminine in head with decent skull, expressive eyes and correct dentition. Moving ok on the go around and firm when going away but could be more positive in front.

JD/B (1,0)

1. Hoban’s Meadowleigh Time To Dream. 14 mth old black bitch who has lots to like and typical Lab in temperament! I like her overall type and she presented a good outline with strong neck of correct length to give balance, firm level topline, good depth to chest, ribbing well sprung and carried well back, muscular loin and tail pleased for both set and carriage. Attractive head with broad skull, defined stop, expressive eyes, ears of correct set and scissor bite. Pleasing angles both ends, straight well-boned forelegs, good breadth to chest and standing on compact feet. Moving well all through but could have been gaited with a tad more pace to advantage. Good coat. BOB.

PGD/B (5,1)

1. Jenner’s Lyjansen Madame Jeanette SGWC. 4 yr old yellow bitch. Feminine throughout and presenting a pleasing outline with an excellent neck, firm level topline, correct ribbing, muscular loin, good croup and tail just right for set and carriage. Attractive head with breadth of skull, defined stop, pleasing eye and ear and good dentition. I liked her angles both front and rear and she stands well naturally in front on correct feet. On the move, she was accurate on the down and back and went pretty well on the go around. Very well handled.

2. King’s Linthwaite Mathilda (AI) JW. 2 yr old yellow bitch carrying super bone. Strong neck of correct length to balance, topline good enough, deep in brisket, ribbing well sprung and of good length and muscular loin but not quite tail set of winner. Most attractive head and expression with good breadth of skull, correct stop, excellent eye and ear, powerful muzzle and scissor bite. Well laid shoulders, standing true in front on very good feet and firm, muscular hindquarters. Pleasing action and carriage. Very good coat.

3. Vine & Hassell’s Mattand Blackberry Crumble at Beanalrem

OD/B (3,2)

1. King, Johnson & Johnson’s Cobalt Blue of Linthwaite

Spaniel (English Springer)

JD/B (3,1)

1. Taubman’s Meonstoke Wild Thyme. Two very different young bitches challenged here with my winner found in this 18 mth old liver/white. She appealed for overall type and presented a compact, balanced outline. Muscular neck of good length, firm topline, good depth to chest, ribbing carried well back, correct croup and tail set on low and of pleasing carriage. Attractive head with super expression; slightly rounded skull, excellent eye and ear, flat cheeks, muzzle of correct length to balance and scissor bite. Standing well naturally on nice tight feet and goes so well when viewed in profile with good carriage. Well presented and handled. BOB and Group 4.

2. Stephens’ Forgespring Fool Me Once. 16 mth black/white with muscular neck, pretty good topline, good depth to brisket, well sprung ribs, firm loin, correct croup and tail set on low and of good carriage. Well proportioned head with feminine expression, feathered ears of correct set, almond-shaped eyes, well developed nostrils and correct dentition. Straight well-boned forelegs, compact feet and well developed in forechest. Moving freely on the down and back but winner had the edge on the go around.

PGD/B (3,0)

1. Nicholson’s Kingsheath Paso Doble. Varied class which saw this 2 yr old liver/white dog come out on top, winning on overall outline and balance. He has a super neck which is slightly arched, firm topline, good depth to brisket, muscular loin, correct croup and tail set on low which is of correct carriage. Masculine headpiece of good skull to muzzle proportions, expressive almond-shaped eyes, well feathered ears of correct set, flat cheeks and scissor bite. He has good angles both ends and stands true in front on compact feet. Gaiting well on the go around and well handled here.

2. Glass’ Cobhay Rosa Meg. 2 yr old liver/white bitch. Feminine throughout with a pleasing outline. Slightly arched neck, correct topline, ribbing extends well back, firm loin, correct croup and tail set on low which she carries as she should. Nicely proportioned head with feminine expression; feathered ears of correct set, almond-shaped eyes, flat cheeks, well developed nostrils and correct dentition. Pleasing angulation front and rear, straight forelegs and stands on nice tight feet. Moving freely when viewed in profile and ok fore and aft.

3. Hydon’s Loxbourne Hustle and Bustle Ir Jr Ch

OD/B (4,1)

1. Williams & Toublic’s Cobhay Fancy Phlox. Another class with some very different exhibits competing. This 6 yr old liver/white bitch was my winner. She is soundly constructed but has a touch more length. Muscular neck of good length, firm topline, pleasing rib, chest of good depth, correct croup and tail set on low and of correct carriage. Feminine headpiece with pleasing proportions, feathered ears of correct set, almond-shaped eyes and scissor bite. Good angles front and rear and she stands straight in front and is well developed in forechest. Moves out well in profile and very well handled. Reserve BOB.

2. Williams & Toublic’s Cobhay Heavenly Hydrangea JW Bel Jch BJW 24. 2 yr old liver/white bitch who is still to fully mature. Neck of good length, firm through the topline, ribbing carried well back, muscular loin, good croup and low set tail which is of correct carriage. Balanced headpiece with pleasing skull, almond-shaped eyes of good colour, ears of correct set, square flews and scissor bite. Straight forelegs, nice tight feet and firm, well-muscled hindquarters. Pleasing action and carriage but winner went better all through.

3. Wilson’s Kingsheath Kushida at Cassapple

Spaniel (Field)

JD/B (3,1)

1. Adams, Lewis, Lewis & Hird’s Sonnetend Tailor Made for Irisbel. Two very different youngsters challenged in this class with this 16 mth old black bitch my winner. Feminine all through, she presented a nicely balanced outline with muscular neck of good length, firm level back, good depth to brisket, ribbing carried well back, correct croup and tail pleased for both set and carriage. Attractive head with dark eyes which are ok for shape, ears set on low, good length to muzzle and scissor bite. She stands on good feet and when gaiting, has a nice long stride. Good coat. BOB.

2. Young & Nunn’s Brynnyth Elysian. 15 mth old liver dog. Hefty lad who was a tad uncoordinated. Neck of good length, firm level topline, good depth to chest, ribbing extends well back, muscular loin, correct croup and tail set on low and of correct carriage. Masculine headpiece with a touch more breadth to skull, very good eye and ear and muzzle of good length. Reserve BOB.

PGD/B (1,0)

1. Adams, Lewis, Lewis & Hird’s Sonnetend Tailor Made for Irisbel

AVNSC Gundog

PD/B (5,4)

1. Braine’s Chilternway Allium. 8 mth old Weimaraner dog. Upstanding lad carrying good bone. Neck of good length, firm level topline, brisket still to drop, ribbing carried well back, muscular loin and docked tail. Masculine head with expressive eyes, ears set high, moderate stop, muzzle proportionate in length to that of skull and correct dentition. He stands well naturally in front and has nice compact feet. Would just like to see a tad more turn of stifle but he moved pretty well all through and was well handled here. Best Puppy AVNSC.

JD/B (4,0)

1. Sainsbury’s Elskerwoo Cloudy Skies. 17 mth old Clumber Spaniel bitch. Pleasing youngster who was good hands on. She presented a nicely balanced outline with powerful neck of good length, excellent topline, deep in brisket, ribbing carried well back, well-muscled loin and tail pleased for both set and carriage. Attractive head with good breadth to skull, well defined stop, expressive eyes, correct square muzzle and scissor bite. Well off for bone, she has good angles front and rear and goes so well when viewed in profile and has particularly good drive. Very well handled. Best AVNSC Gundog and made the Group shortlist.

2. Bishop’s Bedeslea Prada Linea Rossa. This 17 mth old Lagotto Romagnolo bitch also appealed. She is squarely built and was good to go over. Muscular neck which is slightly arched, short firm back, pleasing rib, short in the couplings and tail pleased for set and carriage. Attractive head and expression; moderate breadth to skull, very good eye and ear, strong muzzle and pigmentation blends with coat colour. Pleasing angles both ends and she stands straight in front on compact feet. Goes so well on the go around, true when going and away and ok coming towards. Good coat and presentation. Reserve Best AVNSC Gundog.

3. Braine’s Chilternway Allium

PGD/B (5,3)

1. Braine’s Chilternway Allium

2. Birch & West’s Hitides Birthday Surprise. 18 mth old Irish Red & White Setter bitch who wasn’t entirely settled here. Neck of good length, ok in topline, good depth to brisket, correct croup and tail for set and carriage, however not as balanced as she could be. Feminine headpiece with domed skull, expressive eyes, ears of correct set and scissor bite. Rather uncoordinated when gaiting. Good colour and coat.

OD/B (6,4)

1. Sainsbury’s Elskerwoo Cloudy Skies

2. Birch & West’s Corranroo Comeback at Hitides. 18 mth old Irish Red & White Setter bitch. This girl presented a nicely balanced outline with clean, slightly arched neck, firm topline, good depth to chest, ribbing well sprung and well feathered tail of good carriage. Attractive head with pleasing skull, expressive eyes, ears set level with eyes, clean through the muzzle and correct dentition. She stands on good feet and when gaiting, she went well on the go around and is nice and firm in rear. Excellent temperament.

AV Imported Breed Register Gundog

OD/B (3,2)

1. Keen’s Muddiwarx Moules Frites. 2 yr old Barbet dog who presented a pretty good outline. Muscular neck, firm topline, ribbing carried well back but would like to see more depth to chest, short loin. Good breadth to skull, defined stop, very good eyes, ears of correct set and square muzzle. Rather narrow in forechest. Moderate length of stride when gaiting. Best AV Imported Breed Register Gundog.

AV Gundog

PD/B (19,12)

1. Kennedy’s Droveborough Black Magic. Pointer

2. Marsden’s Shelindair Chocolate Box. 11 mth old Irish Setter bitch who was well handled here. Racy in build, she pleased in outline with clean, slightly arched neck, firm topline with desired slope towards the rear, ribbing extends well back, correct croup and tail good for set and carriage. Feminine head and expression; long and lean and well proportioned, very nice eye, ears set on low and good dentition. Moving well on the go around and pretty good on the down and back.

3. Ryder’s Shorrocks Game Changer at Finnkova

PGD/B (14,7)

1. Challis’ Vizslanya Sarkany, Rather varied class which saw this 8 mth old Hungarian Vizsla dog come out on top. All male, with pleasing bone and appealing for overall type. Strong neck of correct length to balance, short firm back, pleasing rib and muscular loin. Masculine head with moderate breadth to skull, very nice eye, correct ear set, moderate stop and scissor bite. He stands nice and straight in front on excellent feet but would like to see more turn of stifle in the rear. Moving pretty well all through. Excellent muscle-tone.

2. Hydon’s Loxbourne Hustle and Bustle Ir Jr Ch. 2 yr old liver/white Spaniel (English Springer) bitch who was very well handled. Neck of good length, firm in topline, good depth to chest and muscular loin but tail carried tad higher. Feminine head with pleasing skull, expressive eyes, feathered ears set on in line with eyes, square in flew and correct dentition. Well laid shoulders, nice straight forelegs and standing on tight feet, but she has more hind angulation than preferred. Moving with good carriage.

3. Cardiff’s Freebreeze Pixar at Prosperity

OD/B (4,2)

1. Williams & Toublic’s Cobhay Fancy Phlox

2. Williams & Toublic’s Cobhay Heavenly Hydrangea JW Bel Jch BJW 24

VD/B (10,3)

1. Welch & Hazeltine’s Sh Ch Pytchley Chasing The Dream for Hookwood JW ShCM ShCEx. Lovely class with the first three a delight to judge. This 9 yr old black/white Pointer dog came out on top. Super sound lad who was so good hands on. Carrying good bone and so well-muscled, he presented a balanced outline with long, slightly arched neck, firm topline, good depth to brisket, excellent ribbing, short in the couplings, correct croup and tail pleased for both set and carriage. Masculine headpiece which is full of expression; moderate breadth to skull, well defined stop, excellent eye and ear and correct muzzle for the breed. Standing true in front on super feet and a pleasure to watch gaiting from all angles.

2. Challis’ Sh Ch Vizslanya Aragonia JW ShCEx OSW. 7 yr old Hungarian Vizsla dog. Another full of quality and so good to go over. Presented in firm hard condition and shown to advantage here. He presented a super outline with muscular neck, short back with firm topline, excellent ribbing, correct croup and tail correct for both set and carriage. Pleasing head with masculine expression; moderately broad skull, medium stop, good eye and ear, correct length to muzzle and scissor bite. I liked his angulation front and rear and he stands well naturally and has nice tight feet. Gaiting freely all through and pushed the winner all the way.

3. Harker’s Sh Ch Hernwood Achilles at Ettrick JW

Gundog Group

1. Bellamy’s Sh Ch Moontorn Better Half of Me JW ShCEx OSW. 4 yr old Retriever (Flat Coated) bitch. Quality girl who was so good to go over, feminine throughout and presenting a super outline with each part flowing smoothly into the next. Excellent neck, firm through the topline, good depth to brisket, short muscular loin and tail pleased for both set and carriage. Most attractive head with flat skull of moderate breadth, correct stop, super eye and ear, strength to her long jaws and correct dentition. Good angles front and rear and she stands true in front on excellent feet. When gaiting, she is accurate coming and going and covers the ground with ease. Delighted to hear she later went on to take Best in Show.

2. Welch, Drake & Hazeltine’s Clamerkin Jubilee Surprise at Hookwood JW. Pointer

3. Nevers’ Tollelkin Dream Cove at Sheldrake JW AW(B). 4 yr old Retriever (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling) dog. This lad very much appealed and presented a lovely balanced outline, has a glorious rich coloured coat and was so very well handled here. Moderate length of neck, excellent topline, super ribbing, muscular loin and tail good for set and carriage. Masculine head with typical wedge-shape, expressive eyes, ears set on high, correct stop and scissor bite. He stands dead-on in front and has nice tight feet. Gaiting freely on the down and back and also pleased on the go around.

4. Taubman’s Meonstoke Wild Thyme. Spaniel (English Springer)

Gundog Puppy Group

1. Kennedy’s Droveborough Black Magic. Pointer

2. Bellamy’s Moontorn Chasing The Dream. 10 mth old Retriever (Flat Coated) bitch who I see is a daughter of my Group winner. Full of quality, this youngster excels for type and is so good in outline with a clean neck of correct length to balance, firm in topline, super ribbing for age, short in the couplings and tail just right for set and carriage. Feminine headpiece with desired length, slight stop, expressive eyes, ears well set on and scissor bite. Pleasing angles and stands well naturally on excellent feet. Eye catching on the go around and carrying herself with style.

3. Bouttell & Burbridge’s Ixia The Lovecats. Approaching 12 mths, this Irish Setter bitch has so much to like and was very well handled. I thought her an excellent type and she presented a lovely outline with slightly arched neck of good length, firm topline which slopes slightly towards the croup, good depth to chest, ribbing carried well back and tail pleased for both set and carriage. Most attractive head, full of femininity, good proportions and planes, expressive eyes, ears set on low and scissor bite. Soundly built front and rear and stands on very good feet. On the move she pleased when coming and going and has a good length of stride when viewed in profile.

4. Furbank’s Kayzaelle Kumbuka Peace. 11 mth old Retriever (Golden) bitch. Feminine youngster with good length of neck, excellent topline, ribbing carried well back, nice short loin and tail of correct set and carried as desired. Most attractive head with pleasing breadth to skull, well proportioned, super expressive eyes, ears of correct set and scissor bite. I liked her angles front and rear and she stands on very good feet. Goes so well on the go around and nice and firm when going away too. Well handled.

Judge: Tim Ball