- Show Date: 09/02/2025
- Show Type: Open/Limited/Sanction
- Judged by: Tom Rigby Contact Judge
- Published Date: 17/03/2025
Portsmouth & Southsea Kennel Association
Portsmouth & Southsea 9th February 2025
Tom Rigby
My thanks to the committee for inviting me to judge the Utility breeds and group and congratulations on a well run show. Special thanks to my steward, Neil, for keeping my ring in good order.
Boston Terrier
Postgraduate 1 entry
1st Shawmut Pontiac Chieftain (Sandells) 3 yrs male of good size and proportion, pleasing head that is masculine and clean, good eye shape, good dentition, ample neck, well placed shoulder straight front, good depth, correct topline, moved well. Res. Best of Breed
Open 2 entries
1st Shawmut The Trailblazer (Sandells) 3 yr brindle male of lovely size and balance, masculine in head with a super expression, ample neck, well set shoulders straight front, good depth, muscular, moved very well. Best of Breed
2nd Devotoblaze Hope’s Miracle JW (Hamlin) 3 yr old brindle bitch, of good size and proportion, pretty head, good ear set, ample neck, well set shoulder, straight front, good depth of chest, moved ok when settled.
Bulldog
Post Graduate 3 entries, 1 absent
1st Blenhiemstar’s Lancelot of Jraygon (Anscombe) 3 yr old male of good size and substance. Impressive in head, with good width of skull, good eye set, correct ear carriage, good width of muzzle, strong neck, good depth and width of chest, straight front, muscular throughout, steady on the move. Res. Best of Breed
2nd Okamiesons Lady Pawfect (Burt) 10 month old bitch, pretty in head, good depth and width for her age, shown in good condition, movement a little erratic. Best Puppy
Open 1 entry
1st Ch Blenhiemstar’s Taliesan of Jraygon JW (Anscombe) 3 yr old male good size and substance throughout. impressive head of good width, good eye shape, and ear carriage. strong neck, good shoulder, straight front, good depth of chest, muscular throughout, moved well. Best of Breed, Utility Group 3
Dalmatian
Puppy 4 entries
1st Shydally Stargazer (Corcoran, Howard-Riddle) A very nicely balanced 9 mth old Black & White dog puppy of good size and proportion. Masculine in head, good eye set, shape, and colour, good dentition, ample neck, good shoulder and front assembly, good depth of chest, correct topline, moderate rear angles, effortless movement with near perfect footfall, beautifully schooled and presented, this boy is absolutely one to watch! Res. Best of Breed, Best Puppy, Utility Puppy Group 1, Best Puppy in Show
2nd Silverspot Allure of the Sea (England) 7 month Black & White bitch puppy, lovely quality exhibit, feminine in head with good eye set, shape colour, good ear set and carriage, ample neck, good shoulder, correct topline, good rear angle moved well, just preferred the movement of 1st
3rd Tamilanda Rose Gold at Elabri (Tillson)
Res. Millbelle Orofino For Opalsnow (Salkeld)
Junior 5 entries
1st Shydally Stars Aligned (Howard-Riddle) 8 mth old Black & White bitch another very impressive puppy of good proportion and balance, litter sister to previous class winner with many of the same attributes. Feminine in head, good eye shape and set, good ear set and carriage, good dentition, ample neck, good shoulder and front assembly, good depth, excellent topline, mod rear angles, moved well, presented well.
2nd Dalstorm Just giving (Claesen) 17 month old male of good size and proportion, masculine in head, ample neck, good shoulder, good depth of chest, level topline, mod rear angles, moved well.
3rd Silverspot Voyage of the Sea (England)
Res. Hafwenna Ravenclaw (Bezer)
Postgraduate 3 entries
1st Popkingsway Lady of Dreams (Saunders) 20 month bitch good size and balance, beautiful in head, super expression, good ear set and carriage, good eye shape and set, correct dentition. Ample neck, well set shoulder, good front, tucked elbows, muscular, good depth, moderate rear angle moved well.
2nd Hafwenna Honey Pie (Pattington, Blomfield) 3 yr Liver & White bitch, beautiful head, good eye shape and set, good ear set and carriage, good dentition. Ample neck, well set shoulder, straight front, good depth of chest, moderate tuck, mod rear angles, moved really well, just preferred the overall outline of 1st
3rd Kingshaka Brown Sugar (D’Allen)
Open 5 entries
1st Dalens Queen of the Seas at Silverspot ShCEx (England) 4 yr Black & White bitch, lovely outline, pleasing head of good proportion, good eye shape and set, good ear set and carriage and the most delightful expression, elegant neck, good shoulder, straight front level topline, good depth of chest, moderate rear angle, great on the move. Best of Breed
2nd Sadiedel’s Arab Girl JW (Pace) 22 month old Black & White bitch, of super balance, lovely head with good eye shape and set, good ear set and carriage, good dentition, ample neck, good shoulder, straight front, good topline, mod rear angles moved well, preferred the expression of 1st
French Bulldog
Junior 3 entries, 1 absent
1st Bevaray Asparagus (Hucker) 10 month fawn bitch, what a beautifully balanced puppy, delightful in head, good eye shape and set, good ear set and carriage and an enchanting expression. Ample neck, good shoulder, correct front, compact proportions, good depth of chest, moderate angles, moved well. Best Puppy, Res. Best of Breed, Utility Puppy Group 3
2nd Ruption Knightcott Hells Bells (Vearncombe) 7 months old brindle bitch lovely head shape and proportions, good eye/ear, dent and pigment, good neck, shoulder, a little too wide in front both standing and on the move. Good depth of chest, mod rear angles.
Postgraduate 4 entries, 1 absent
1st Ruption Knightcott Back to Black (Vearncombe, Hale) 3 yr old brindle male, masculine head, good eye shape and set, good ear set and carriage, good dentition, good breadth of skull, strong neck, well set shoulder, good depth of chest, moderate tuck up, good topline, moved really well.
2nd Bestfrenchie Henia at Bevanray (Hucker) 14th pied bitch of good size and proportion, a very tidy package. pretty in head, good eye shape and set, good ear set and carriage, good dentition. good depth and width good topline, moved well but preferred that of 1st
Open 5 entries, 3 absent
1st Ch Bevanray Terrypendry JW (Hucker) 2 yr pied male, super in the head, balanced throughout, good eye set and shape, good ear set and carriage, good dentition, good breadth of skull, strong neck, well set shoulder, good front with ample bone, good depth and breadth of chest, clean topline, moved really well, an absolute showman. Best of Breed, Utility Group 1
2nd Ruption Back In Black JW (Vearncombe, Hale), 3yr brindle bitch another super quality exhibit. beautiful head and expression, good neck, well set shoulder, good depth of chest, clean topline, well presented, moved well.
Lhasa Apso
Puppy 1 entry
1st Alamiks Same Old Scene (Barnett, Carter) 6 mth old bitch, beautiful in outline, balanced, pretty in head, with good eye set shape, ear set carriage, good dentition, good neck, shoulder and front, level topline, moved well once settled. Best Puppy
Postgraduate 3 entries
1st Skylax Best Part of Me into Alamiks (Barnett, Carter) 2 yr old bitch of good size, lovely in outline. Pretty in head, with good eye shape and set, well feathered ears, alert expression, ample neck, well laid shoulder, straight front. Well furnished throughout with a good quality coat. Shown in excellent condition.
Open 2 entries
1st Alamiks Perfect Illusion (Barnett, Carter) 3 ½ yr old bitch who is balanced in outline. Feminine head with good eye shape and colour, good ear set and carriage, ample neck with good lay of shoulder, correct front, good depth of chest and well ribbed, level topline, good rear angles, stunning on the move, beautifully presented. Best of Breed, Utility Group 4
2nd Carribae Theodore (Carrick) 2 yr old male, of lovely size and proportion, balanced throughout, good head, neck, shoulder, front. moved ok but preferred the movement of 1st. Res. Best of Breed.
Shih Tzu
Puppy 3 entries
1st Chasnikos My Mystery Dream Via Javerda (Barrell) 9 months old male nicely balanced puppy shown in excellent condition, balanced head, good eye shape and set, good ear set and carriage, good dentition, nice shoulders, good front, level topline, moves well. Best Puppy
2nd Keola Miss Glitz and Glamour (Salt) 8 ½ months bitch I just love her attitude! beautifully feminine throughout, good head, eye ear, dent. good reach of neck, good shoulder, level topline, moved well, shown in excellent coat.
3rd Rossvale Wishful Thinking for Chotahkees (Austin)
Junior 2 entries, 1 absent
1st J’Adoremy Thundering Heart (Silsbury) 14 months male, of good size and proportions, masculine in head with good eye shape and set, good ear carriage, and set, good dentition. ample neck, good length of back, good shoulder, and front, level topline, nice on the move, shown in a good coat.
Postgraduate 3 entries
1st J’Adoremy Mr Red’N Stare (Silsbury) 2 1/2 yr old male balanced outline, lovely in the head good eye shape and set, good ear set and carriage, good dentition, good reach of neck, good shoulder, level topline, good tail set and carriage, moved well. Reserve Best of Breed
2nd Rossvale Meant To Be at Chotahkees (Austin) 3 yr old bitch of beautiful balance. Feminine throughout, with the prettiest of heads, and delightful expression, good eye shpe and set, good ear carriage, good dentition. Ample neck, good shoulder, level topline, tail set on well, lovely on the move
3rd J’Adoremy Mr Red Revenge (Silsbury)
Open 8 entries, 2 absent
1st Mifcah’s By Royal Command to Javerda (Barrell) 3yr old male who is impressive in all aspects. Masculine head with a stunning expression, good eye shape set, good ear set and carriage, ample neck, good shoulder, front and feet. level topline , shown in excellent coat, moved really well. Best of Breed, Utility Group 2
2nd Alamiks Raspberry Beret (Jenner, Archer) 2 yr old male, another excellent exhibit and very close call between 1st and 2nd. Pleasing head, good eye shape and set, good ear set and carriage, ample length of neck, well laid shoulder, good front assembly, level topline, just preferred the movement of 1st
3rd Rossvale Fantastic Dream at Charonnis JW (Turner)
Res. Sassyshi Cake By The Ocean with Shirkeira (Galliford, Keree-Bartolo)
VHC J’Adoremy Red Bounty Forever (Salibury)
Tibetan Spaniel
Junior 2 entries
1st Ricox I’ll Love You As You Are (Rice) 9 months old bitch, beautiful proportions, and balance. pretty in head with a good eye shape and set, good ear set and carriage, good dentition. Ample neck, good shoulders and front. Level topline, great on the move, shown in a good coat.
2nd Mynapaw Spring Blossom (Wayman) 11 months another lovely puppy bitch, slightly longer in back than 1st. pretty in head with good eye shape and set, good ear set and carriage, good shoulders and front, level topline, good coat, preferred movement of 1st
Postgraduate 3 entries, 1 absent
1st Ricox I Deserve Your Love (Rice) 9 months old black dog of balance. Lovely head, good eye shape and set, good ear set and carriage, good dentition, adorable expression, ample neck, good shoulder, straight front, good depth of chest, level topline lovely on the move, it was a close call but he beat his litter sister to Best puppy, Res. Best of Breed, Utility Puppy Group 4
2nd Turcel Debonair (Turner) 4 yr old male of good size and proportions, masculine head, good eye and ear, ample neck, good shoulder, plenty of coat, let himself down on the move
Open 5 entries, 1 absent
1st Balgay Shab Tra (Hall) 5 yr old male of lovely size and proportions balanced throughout, masculine in head with good eye shape and set, good ear set and carriage, good dentition, enough stop, ample neck, good shoulder, straight front, level topline, great on the move show in good coat. Best of Breed
2nd Mynapaw Perfect Symphony (Wayman) 6 ½ yr old bitch in lovely condition. Pleasing head, ample neck, good shoulder, tidy feet, level topline, moved well.
3rd Parloueve back To Black of Ricox JW (Rice)
Res. Turcel Diplomat (Adsett)
Tibetan Terrier
Junior 3 dogs
1st Waterley Easy On The Eye (Dyer) 11 month old bitch of good size and balance, lovely head in development with good skull to muzzle ratio, good dentition, eye set and shape colour, good ear set, ample neck, well placed shoulders, good front, correct feet. level topline, good tail set and carriage, great on the move, good coat. Best Puppy
2nd Araki Colour My World for Tesikarma 1 yr old, lovely bitch who is starting to mature into her balanced frame.
3rd Shamisha’s Butterfly at Blackeville NAF (Rees, Blake)
Postgraduate 5 entries, 1 absent
1st Kybo Santa Arizona at Quidditch (Hadlow) 3 yr old male of nice size and balance, good head, eye, ear and dentition. Ample length of neck, good lay of shoulder, straight front, correct feet, level topline, good rear angle, moved well, show in good coat
2nd Gemaras Glass Slippers ay Blakeville (Rees, Blake) 3 yr old lovely compact frame balanced throughout. Pleasing head, good eye shape and set, good dentition, good ear set and carriage, well laid shoulder, straight front correct feet. level topline, good rear angles moved ok.
3rd Silgarhi Holy Smoke to Tetsikarma JW (Plummer, Bingham)
Res. Haradwaithe Helen Miren (Beck)
Open 4 entries, 1 absent
1st Snoanda Doing This My Way at Quidditch JW (Hadlow) 4 yr old super quality good head, good eye set and shape, good ear carriage and set, good reach of neck, well laid shoulder, good depth of chest and spring of rib, level topline, shown in excellent coat, good on the move. Best of Breed
2nd Araki Krazie Maizie for Tetsikarma JW (Plummer, Plummer, Bingham) 2 yr old stunning bitch of balance with a lot to like about her. Feminine in head with good eye shape and set, good ear set and carriage, ample neck, well set shoulder, good front correct feet. Well bodied, level topline, shown in excellent coat and condition. Moved well but preferred that of 1st. Res Best of Breed
AVNSC Utility Puppy 5 entries, 2 absent
1st Kamarri Lookin Smart at Novatell (Woodward) 9 month poodle (standard) beautifully presented and most certainly looking smart. Balanced throughout, chiseled face, good eye shape, set, and colour, good ear, correct dentition. Good length of neck, good depth of chest, level topline, good rear angles lovely on the move Utility Puppy group 2
2nd Snowshoes Macaroon for Shawmut (Sandells) 7 month old Japanese Spitz. Compact outline, balanced head, good eye shape and set, good ear set and carriage, good dentition, level topline, good tailset and carriage, moved well.
3rd Gemmiawillow Snow White with Greymagic (Ksiezopolska)
AVNSC Junior 6 entries, 3 absent
1st Afterglow Kaptain Kruch at Carianjo (Moss) 15 months old poodle (toy) dog of beautiful balance. Pleasing head and stunning expression, ample neck, good shoulder, straight front, good depth of chest, level topline, good rear angles, excels on the move, very well presented. Res. Best AVNSC
2nd Kamarri Lookin Smart at Novatell (Woodward)
3rd Aurora Moonlight (Parker-Stokes)
AVNSC Postgraduate 6 entries, 1 absent
1st Vicmar’s Push Ahead (maloney) 22 month old poodle (standard), lovely balanced outline chiseled face, good eye shape and set, good ear set and carriage, good dentition, well pigmented throughout, good reach of neck, well placed shoulder, straight front, level topline, good rear angles, beautifully presented. Shines on the move. Best AVNSC
2nd Afterglow Kaptain Kruch at Carianjo (Moss) Poodle (Toy)
3rd Vormund To The Moon N’ Back (Mackenzie) Japanese Shiba Inu
Res. Boracica Aphroditie’s Kiss (Allen-Scholey) Miniature Schnauzer
VHC Willowood Happy Ever After (Parker-Stokes) Poodle (Standard)
AVNSC Open 7 entries, 5 absent
1st Vormund To The Moon N’ Back (Mackenzie) 12 months old Japanese Shiba Inu bitch of good size and shape, stunning expression, good eye shape and set, good ear shape and carriage, good dentition, good reach of neck,well set shoulder, level topline, moderate rear angles,moved well.
Willowood Happy Ever After (Parker-Stokes) Poodle (Standard) 3 year old balanced outline of good size, beautifully presented.
AV Import Sp yearling 1 entry
1st Everybody Princes De La Roses at Tamoanchan (Emerson, Balode, Chambers, Chambers) Xoloitzcuintle 7 mths male, of good size and quality, a little overwhelmed by the noisy surroundings, pleasing head, good neck, shoulders, depth of chest, topline and movement. Best Puppy Utility Import Register
AV Import Open 1 entry
Tamoanchan Neferiti to Musique (Chambers) Xoloitzcuintle bitch of lovely outline, balanced, feminine, beautiful head, good reach of neck, good shoulder, level topline super on the move, excellent quality skin. Best of Breed Utility Import Register
AV Utility Puppy 9 entries, 7 absent
1st Silverspot Voyage of the Sea (England)
2nd Silverspot Allure of the Sea (England)
AV Utility Graduate 9 entries
1st Araki Colour my World for Tetsikarma (Plummer, Plummer, Knight, Bingham) Tibetan Terrier
2nd Popkingsway Lady of Dreams (Saunders) Dalmatian
3rd J’Adoremy Mr Red’N Stare (Silsbury) Shih Tzu
Res. Vormund To The Moon N’ Back (Mackenzie) Japanese Shiba Inu
VHC. Turcel Diplomat (Adsett) Tibetan Spaniel
AV Utility Open 8 entries
1st Ricox All About Love JC ShCEx (Rice) 5 yr Tibetan Spaniel bitch, lovely outline of balanced proportions. pleasing head good eye shape and set, lovely expression, good shoulder, straight front, level topline, moved really well
2nd Hafwenna House of Stark (Saunders) 2 yr old Dalmatian dog, good outline, masculine in head, good reach of neck, straight front, good depth of chest, level topline, moved well.
3rd J’Adoremy Red Bounty Forever (Salibury) Shih Tzu
Res. Vormund To The Moon N’ Back (Mackenzie) Japanese Shiba Inu
VHC. Juhuas Expecto Patronum for J’Adoremy (Salisbury) Shih Tzu
AV Veteran 9 entries
1st Abelenus lil Rayna Sunshine 8 yr old lovely Tibetan Terrier of type and quality. Good size and proportions, balanced head with good eye shape and set, good ear set and carriage, Ample length of neck, well set shoulder, straight front, correct feet. Level topline, ood rear angles, super on the move.
2nd Ch Ricox Somebody To Love JW ShCM ShCEx VW 9yr old Tibetan Spaniel super quality girl, this was a very close call, super in outline, feminine head,, good eye expression, lovely reach of neck, well laid shoulders, level topline moved well, preferred the movement of 1st
Utility Group
1st Ch Bevanray Terrypendry JW (Hucker) French Bulldog
2nd Mifcah’s By Royal Command to Javerda (Barrell) Shih Tzu
3rd Ch Blenhiemstar’s Taliesan of Jraygon JW (Anscombe) Bulldog
4th Alamiks Perfect Illusion (Barnett, Carter) Lhasa Apso
Utility Puppy Group
1st Shydally Stargazer (Corcoran, Howard-Riddle) Dalmatian
2nd Kamarri Lookin Smart at Novatell (Woodward) Poodle (standard)
3rd Bevaray Asparagus (Hucker) French Bulldog
4th Ricox I Deserve Your Love (Rice) Tibetan Spaniel