West Pennine Pug Dog Club

West Pennine Pug Dog Club Thursday, 7 May 2026

Judge Report: Mr Bjorn Erling Loken

My sincere thanks to the club and committee for the invitation and for staging a superbly organised show, which attracted an excellent entry of 106 dogs.

I was greatly impressed by the overall quality on display. Type and movement were consistently pleasing throughout. My principal winners were particularly outstanding, exemplifying true breed type, substance, correct size, sound temperament, pleasing expression, and short, glossy coats. Their breathing and general soundness could scarcely have been better.

DCC 75 - Ch Eivisah Sonnentanz JW (Mrs G & Mr S & Mrs A & Mrs L Pike & Pike & Hill & Mallinson)

RDCC 95 - Ch Nijacpugs Hot As Hell JW (Mrs J J Truelove)

BPD 55 - Conquell Cause No Bother (Mrs J.a. Long)

BCC 25 - Ir Ch Buzleo Lookin Xtra Fly Ir/int Jch (Ms C Coogan)

RBCC 92 - Ch Rhodenash Kotten Kopy JW (Mrs K A Storey)

BPB 90 - Rossmix Pure Pug (Mrs A-L Smeds)

BOB 75 - Ch Eivisah Sonnentanz JW (Mrs G & Mr S & Mrs A & Mrs L Pike & Pike & Hill & Mallinson)

BP 55 - Conquell Cause No Bother (Mrs J.a. Long) 

1. Pug - Minor Puppy Dog

Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

1ST 55 - Conquell Cause No Bother (Mrs J.a. Long)

A very smart youngster of excellent proportions, short and cobby, with a masculine, well-made head, broad muzzle, dark eyes, small well-set ears, and defined head wrinkles. Nice neck, level topline, and a high-set, well-curled tail. Excellent ribcage and short loin, with sound angulation both front and rear and strong bone throughout. Slightly weak in pasterns at present. Moved very well. Excellent coat and temperament.

 2ND 1 - Snugglepug Thingamajigg (Ms E Arnold-Stronge)

A smaller type than the winner and finer in bone, though still masculine. The head requires further development, not helped by ears that are somewhat large and low set. He has a short back, good pigment, an excellent temperament, and shows well.

3RD 98 - Nicobri's Suit's You Sir (N Turnbull)

RES 60 - Penelve The Entertainer (Mrs K & Mr P Mcalinden)

2. Pug - Puppy Dog

Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1ST 48 - Tsuselena Hell's Bells (Mrs S Lee)

An excellent puppy, short and compact, with a level topline and a masculine, broad, rounded head. Well-defined wrinkles, wide muzzle, and open nostrils. Dark, round eyes, correctly placed ears, and a good neck. Well-made body, though the tail is a shade low set. Good angulation front and rear, suitable bone, nice feet, and moved well around the ring with good character and temperament.

2ND 30 - Judamie Birthday Bash (Ms J & Mr D Dawson-Payne & Mousley)

Also a pleasing youngster, but still needing further development and somewhat leggy at present. Masculine, well-made head with good wrinkles, well-set ears, a nicely arched neck, level topline, and a high-set double curl tail. He requires more substance in body, and I would prefer more angulation throughout. Good bone, nice feet, and a shiny coat. Movement was satisfactory, though affected by his relative lack of angulation.

3RD 60 - Penelve The Entertainer (Mrs K & Mr P Mcalinden)

4. Pug - Special Puppy - Fawn Dog

Entries: 3 Absentees: 1

1ST 48 - Tsuselena Hell's Bells (Mrs S Lee)

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2ND 60 - Penelve The Entertainer (Mrs K & Mr P Mcalinden)

A masculine puppy who needs more body at present. The head is somewhat small and would benefit from rounder eyes and smaller ears. Good neck, somewhat long in body, with a high-set tail that could have a better twist. I would prefer more angulation. Light in bone, with a short, nice coat; colour could be clearer. Moved soundly.

5. Pug - Junior Dog

Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1ST 53 - Roxmarr Pimms Royale at Conquell (Ms H G Linnett)

An excellent masculine junior of considerable substance, short and cobby. He has a large, well-made head with well-defined wrinkles, a wide muzzle, open nostrils, dark eyes, and excellent ears. Good neck and topline, excellent ribcage, short loin, and a slightly low-set tail. Well angulated, with strong bone and nice feet. Moved well, with a pleasing tail carriage, and shown in a clear fawn coat.

2ND 44 - Kelbrend Mister Marmalade (Mrs B & Mr B Kelsall)

A nice type with correct proportions, and quite similar in outline to the winner, though not yet of the same finish. I would prefer stronger pigment and slightly more angulation.

3RD 10 - Mopszwawa’s Heartbreaker for Joshotto (Miss A J Butterstone)

6. Pug - Yearling Dog

Entries: 4 Absentees: 1

1ST 4 - Zobear Le Grand Masquerade (Ms J A T Ashton)

A well-made dog of correct proportions, short and cobby, with plenty of substance, though the head is somewhat small in relation to the body. Well-defined forehead wrinkles, though a little narrow in muzzle. Excellent eyes and ears, though somewhat short in neck. Level topline, good tail set, although the tail itself is a little short. Well-sprung ribs, short loin, strong and well-angulated rear with low, strong hocks, and nice feet. I would prefer a more well-laid shoulder. Moved very well. For his age, he is already somewhat overdone.

2ND 71 - Roxmarr Grand Stand at Zoant (Mr A & Mrs Z Monk)

In contrast to the winner, this dog excels in head properties, with a large masculine head, pleasing wrinkles, eyes, and ears. Good neck, though I would prefer more depth of body. Tail is low set and could have a better twist. Sound angulation, adequate bone, excellent coat and colour, and moved soundly around the ring.

3RD 100 - Roxmar Right Black at Ya at Tybec (Mrs C Watson)

8. Pug - Post Graduate Dog

Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1ST 33 - Jobiele An Struithain at Uisdean JW (Mrs T J Deans)

 Masculine dog that could need a little more substance overall. Well-made head, nice eyes, and slightly large ears. Good neck and topline; I would like a better tail and tail set. Sound angulation, but he needs more depth of body. Adequate bone, nice coat, Moves well.

2ND 9 - Twirlytops Lest We Forget at Lauloura (Mrs A Burrows)

A masculine dog, slightly long in body, with a masculine head. I would prefer a stronger underjaw and more defined wrinkles. Well-set ears, good neck, level topline, and a well-twisted tail. He would benefit from a more well-laid shoulder. Adequate spring of rib, though somewhat long in loin. Well-angulated rear, but could need stronger bone. Excellent coat, with a clearly defined trace on the back. Moved soundly.

3RD 7 - Felice Vincenza (Miss D R Bailey)

9. Pug - Limit Dog

Entries: 9 Absentees: 1

1ST 59 - Dynatos Marvellous Maximus JW (Mr D Marsh)

A high-quality male of excellent proportions. He has a masculine, large, well-made head, a pleasing arch of neck, a well-laid shoulder, and a level topline. Tail and tail set are excellent. He has good spring of rib, a short loin, and an excellent, well-angulated rear with strong, low hocks. Good bone and feet, together with excellent coat and colour. He moved freely and soundly with good pace and displayed an excellent temperament.

2ND 41 - Judamie El St John by Ropanelie (Mrs S Farnworth)

A masculine dog of considerable substance, somewhat low to ground. He has an excellent, large, rounded head with well-defined wrinkles, excellent eyes and ears, a pleasing arch of neck, and a level topline. Excellent ribcage, short loin, and excellent tail and tail set. Well angulated throughout, though he could carry slightly more bone. Moved very well around the ring.

3RD 99 - Afterglow Wild West Hero at Sunlea JW (Mr N Walker)

RES 72 - Haselorhill First Edition from Mopszawawa JW (Mr D & Miss G O'leary & Rutherford)

VHC 17 - Anzhela Scent Francis JW (Miss M Cairns)

10. Pug - Open Dog

Entries: 9 Absentees: 1

1ST 75 - Ch Eivisah Sonnentanz JW (Mrs G & Mr S & Mrs A & Mrs L Pike & Pike & Hill & Mallinson)

A dog of outstanding quality who is every inch the true Pug from nose to tail. He offers a great deal in a compact frame, being cobby and well balanced throughout. He has a large head with the correct expression and all the requisite breed details, a pleasing arch of neck, and a short, level topline. Excellent ribcage and short loin, with a well-angulated rear, strong low hocks, and excellent bone. He moved freely with a good stride and the desired roll of hindquarters . Excellent coat and temperament. For me, a clear and worthy winner of the Dog CC.

2ND 95 - Ch Nijacpugs Hot As Hell JW (Mrs J J Truelove)

Another high-quality male. He is slightly paler in colour than my preference and was a little lighter in body on the day. Nevertheless, he has an excellent head, neck, and topline, together with an excellent tail, strong hindquarters, a good ribcage, and a short loin. Strong bone, good feet, and sound hocks complete the picture. He moved very well and was a deserving recipient of the Reserve Dog CC.

3RD 20 - Rewbiehills Pop Master at Flashnik (Miss N & Miss H Cannon & Burroughs)

RES 23 - Ch Pugistie Pop The Question (Miss J & Miss R Collier)

VHC 46 - Hattella Oleander (Mrs C Kirk)

11. Pug - Special Open - Black Dog

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST 2 - Weaverham Toodarn Hot from Snugglepug (Ms E Arnold-Stronge)

An excellent black dog of good proportions. He has a large, well-made head, excellent eyes and ears, a pleasing arch of neck, and a strong, level topline. Excellent tail set, good spring of rib, short loin, and sound angulation both front and rear. I would prefer slightly stronger bone, and he needs a little more depth of body. Excellent, shiny black coat. Moved soundly around the ring.

12. Pug - Special Open - Fawn Dog

Entries: 6 Absentees: 1

1ST 22 - Pugistie Meant to Bee JW (Miss J & Miss R Collier)

A very nice, strong male of masculine type, with a well-made head and excellent expression. Good arch of neck, level topline, and excellent tail and tail set. Strong rear with low hocks, well angulated both front and rear. Slightly short in rib, which makes the loin appear a little long, and somewhat low on leg. Strong bone, nice feet, and moved very well. Excellent coat and temperament.

2ND 83 - Ch Eastonite Aramis Croftren JW (Miss H Reynolds)

A strong, masculine male of good proportions and sound overall construction. He is well made throughout. I would prefer a cleaner colour, and on the day he was carrying a little too much weight.

3RD 94 - Nijacpugs Hot An Bothered (Mrs J J Truelove)

RES 97 - Ch Nicobri's Lord of The Rings JW ShCEx OSW (N Turnbull)

VHC 33 - Jobiele An Struithain at Uisdean JW (Mrs T J Deans)

13. Pug - Veteran Dog

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST 16 - Movalian Dont Let Me Down at Milucksin (Miss C Byrne)

A veteran dog in very good condition and of excellent type, with correct proportions throughout. He has a very large, masculine head with a broad muzzle, excellent eyes and ears, a good neck, and a level topline. Excellent tail and tail set. He has a long ribcage with well-sprung ribs, a short loin, and excellent angulation both front and rear, with strong, low hocks and excellent feet. He moved like a youngster. Coat could be clearer in colour.

14. Pug - Minor Puppy Bitch

Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

1ST 79 - Croftren Genius Gina (Miss H Reynolds)

A very feminine puppy with a pleasing outline. She has a very nice head and expression, broad muzzle, round dark eyes, and well-set black ears. Good neck, level topline, and good tail. Well-laid shoulder, long ribcage, and sound angulation both front and rear, with low hocks, good bone, and nice feet. Excellent coat and colour. Moved steadily with a good stride. She was a clear and deserving winner of the class.

2ND 96 - Barryann's Precious (N Turnbull)

She still needs time to mature and further develop to challenge at the top level. Nevertheless, she has a beautiful, well-made head with an excellent expression, broad muzzle, open nostrils, nice eyes, and well-set black ears. Good neck, though the topline could be more level. Tail set is a little low and the tail could be tighter. Somewhat light in bone, and I would prefer more angulation. Feet are rather open and weak. Good coat, though the colour could be cleaner.

3RD 62 - Brut-Cors Isabel La Reina from Margobull (Mr & Mrs Mielczarek)

RES 11 - Milucksin Amillion (Miss C Byrne)

15. Pug - Puppy Bitch

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1ST 90 - Rossmix Pure Pug (Mrs A-L Smeds)

This young lady took me by surprise, as she possesses so much of what I look for in terms of proportions and breed type. She is very well made throughout, with a beautiful head, good width of muzzle and underjaw, dark round eyes, and an excellent reach of neck. She has a short, level topline, a high tail set with a double curl, excellent ribcage, pronounced forechest, short loin, and a strong rear. Good bone and feet, and she moved like a dream. To complete the picture, I would prefer slightly smaller ears and more defined head wrinkles.

2ND 32 - Judamie’s Edith’s Sunshine (Ms J & Mr D Dawson-Payne & Mousley)

Also a very nice puppy with strong breed characteristics. She has a very nice head and expression, a level topline, an excellent tail, a strong rear, good ribcage, and a short loin. Her principal fault is shoulder placement, which affects both her outline and her movement.

17. Pug - Special Puppy - Fawn Bitch

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1ST 68 - Pigalle Cherry Gelato Cedilla (Mrs S J Mitchell)

Feminine throughout, with good proportions and adequate substance. She has a very beautiful, pleasing head, jet-black ears, well-defined wrinkles, a good mask, and nice eyes. Slightly short in neck, with a level topline, excellent tail, and good ribcage. I would prefer a more well-laid shoulder. Well angulated in the rear, with suitable bone and a nice coat. Moved well.

2ND 31 - Judamie Birthday Gift (Ms J & Mr D Dawson-Payne & Mousley)

A feminine youngster who still needs a little more time to develop. She has a beautiful feminine head with well-defined wrinkles, dark eyes, a good width of muzzle, dark ears, and a good neck. At present she is somewhat higher in the rear. Excellent tail, good bone and feet, and she moved satisfactorily. Her coat is a little rough at the moment. Excellent temperament.

18. Pug - Junior Bitch

Entries: 8 Absentees: 1

1ST 87 - Mopszawawa’s Wild Love with Potbelli JW (Miss H & Miss G & Mrs C Rutherford)

A high-quality young female of excellent proportions and considerable substance. She has a large yet very feminine, well-made head, with a broad muzzle, good underjaw, excellent eyes, nose, and ears, and well-defined wrinkles. Excellent arch of neck, short level topline, high tail set with a double curl, and a strong rear. Pronounced forechest, well angulated throughout, with strong bone and good feet. She moved very well and has excellent short, glossy coat.

2ND 80 - Croftren Glorious Grace JW (Miss H Reynolds)

A very smart young lady who just needs a little more time to develop the required substance. She has a very feminine head with an excellent expression, and I would like to see two similar ears. Excellent neck, level topline, high-set tail, long ribcage, short loin, sound angulation, good bone, and a short, classic coat. Moved well.

3RD 3 - Zobear Masterclass NAF (Ms J Ashton)

RES 24 - Buzleo A Shot in The Dark (Ms C Coogan)

VHC 45 - Kelbrend Peach Preserve (Mrs B & Mr B Kelsall)

19. Pug - Yearling Bitch

Entries: 7 Absentees: 1

1ST 51 - Conquell Charm Offensive (Ms H G Linnett)

An excellent, well-developed female, short and cobby, with plenty of substance. She has a large yet feminine, well-made head, excellent eyes and ears, and a good neck. The topline could be a little stronger. Excellent ribcage, short loin, and a slightly low-set tail. Sound angulation both front and rear, with good bone, low hocks, and nice feet. She moved well and was shown in an excellent short, glossy coat.

2ND 82 - Dynatos Majestic Meridius Croftren JW (Miss H Reynolds)

Quite similar to the winner, she has a nice body and a beautiful head. Her topline is the stronger of the two, although I would prefer a more well-laid shoulder.

3RD 34 - Judamie Le Magnifique JW (Mr E & Ms J Eddery & Dawson-Payne)

RES 42 - Be Ch Rhodenash Kandoo Khaos with Calaquendi JW (Mrs A & Miss L C Hill)

VHC 26 - Buzleo Pink Panther (Ms C Coogan)

20. Pug - Novice Bitch

Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

1ST 64 - Margobull Little Dolly (Mr & Mrs Mielczarek)

A mature female of excellent type and correct proportions. She is short and cobby, with plenty of substance. Feminine head with broad muzzle and good underjaw, excellent eyes and ears. The forehead lacks the required definition of wrinkle, which detracts from the expression. Excellent neck and topline, a slightly low-set but tightly curled tail, and sound angulation both front and rear. Excellent ribcage, short loin, good bone, and moved well.

2ND 78 - Croftren Come On over (Miss H Reynolds)

Feminine in type and of fairly good proportions. Her principal weakness is a low-set tail, which detracts from the overall picture. She has a feminine, attractive head, excellent eyes, and well-set, though mismatched, ears. Good neck and a level topline; I would prefer a more well-laid shoulder. Good ribcage, short loin, strong rear, sound angulation, and adequate bone and feet. Moved satisfactorily.

3RD 104 - Ivollyoca Painted Lady (Miss S W Weston)

RES 35 - Croftren All That Jazz (Miss A Ede-Rolfe)

21. Pug - Post Graduate Bitch

Entries: 3 Absentees: 2

1ST 43 - Kelbrend Dreamy Duchess (Mrs B & Mr B Kelsall)

A feminine bitch who still has some way to go before she can challenge at the highest level. She has a nice, feminine head, although somewhat narrow in muzzle, with nice eyes and small ears. Very short in neck due to shoulder placement, with a level topline and a slightly low-set tail. Good ribcage and short loin, but somewhat narrow behind. I would prefer more angulation throughout. Suitable bone and feet, though her shoulder placement and lack of angulation affect her movement, which is not as good as required.

22. Pug - Limit Bitch

Entries: 12 Absentees: 2

1ST 85 - Afterglow Dreamsicle with Potbelli (Miss H & Miss G & Mrs C Rutherford)

An excellent feminine bitch on the smaller side, pleasingly compact and short. She has a beautiful, well-made head with excellent eyes, small ears, and well-defined wrinkles. Good neck, though the topline shows a slight roach. Low-set tail with a pleasing curl. Well angulated both front and rear, with an excellent ribcage, short loin, strong bone, and only slightly weak pasterns. Moved well. Excellent coat and temperament.

2ND 73 - Bilohka Mustang Bunny (Ms C Phelps)

A well-developed feminine bitch with plenty of substance, though somewhat long in body. She has a well-made head, excellent eyes, and a muzzle that is a little narrow. Ears are well set, though somewhat large. Excellent arch of neck, level topline, and a slightly low-set tail. Pronounced forechest, excellent ribcage, and a loin that is a little long. Well angulated both front and rear, with low hocks, strong bone, and good feet. Moved well. Excellent coat and temperament.

3RD 58 - Croftren Going for Gold with Dynatos JW (Mr D Marsh)

RES 12 - Milucksin Ekanite (Miss C Byrne)

VHC 5 - Zobear’s Some Like It Hot (Ms J A T Ashton)

23. Pug - Open Bitch

Entries: 6 Absentees: 4

1ST 25 - Ir Ch Buzleo Lookin Xtra Fly Ir/int Jch (Ms C Coogan)

A very attractive, smart-looking female of excellent proportions, short and cobby, with plenty of substance. She has a beautiful, well-made head with a broad muzzle, open nostrils, dark round eyes, small well-set black ears, and well-defined wrinkles. Nice arch of neck, level topline, high-set double curl tail, long ribcage with good spring of rib, short loin, and a strong, well-angulated rear. Excellent bone and feet, together with an excellent temperament. On the move, she really came into her own when handled with control and precision. For me, she was the clear and deserving winner of the Bitch CC.

2ND 6 - Bilohka Baby Browning (Miss D R Bailey)

A feminine, sound bitch of pleasing size. She could offer a little more in several areas overall. Feminine head, somewhat narrow in muzzle, with good eyes, open nostrils, well-set ears, and defined head wrinkles. Good neck and a level topline, though the tail is a little low set. I would prefer more substance in body, more angulation both front and rear, and stronger bone. Nice feet, excellent coat and temperament, and she moved easily around the ring.

24. Pug - Special Open - Black Bitch

Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

1ST 27 - Blacobby Lady Macbeth (Mrs J & Mr R Coulter)

A feminine jet-black female of compact proportions and good substance, though somewhat short on leg. She has a large head with a muzzle that is slightly narrow, excellent eyes, and well-set ears, although they are a little large. Nice arch of neck, level topline, and a tail set slightly low. Excellent length of rib, sound angulation both front and rear, good bone and feet, and she moved with a long, easy stride. Excellent glossy black coat.

2ND 103 - Ivollyoca Black Aphrodite (Miss S W Weston)

A feminine bitch with a well-developed body, though somewhat low on leg. She has a feminine head that could be larger, together with excellent eyes and ears. Good neck, though the topline is a little soft. I would prefer a higher tail set. Excellent ribcage, short loin, sound angulation both front and rear, with good bone and feet. Moved well around the ring.

3RD 21 - Sunlea Minnie The Minx (Mr R J Cogan)

RES 38 - Eastonite Blackis Cloudy JW (Miss A J Ellis)

25. Pug - Special Open - Fawn Bitch

Entries: 5 Absentees: 2

1ST 47 - Ch Pulchra Mary Poppins (Mrs S Lee)

Another very nice feminine bitch of excellent proportions. She has a beautiful head with an excellent expression, nice eyes, small black ears, and well-defined head wrinkles. Excellent neck and topline, high-set tail, well-developed ribcage, short loin, and sound angulation both front and rear. Excellent coat and temperament, and she moves very well.

2ND 8 - Flashnik’s Glass Slipper (Miss K H Birch)

A very attractive female of excellent size and proportions, with plenty of substance. She has a beautiful, feminine head, excellent eyes and ears, a good neck, and a level topline. Good ribcage, short loin, sound angulation, and good bone and feet. Her principal weakness is her tail, which lacks the required curl. She moved nicely and freely.

3RD 76 - Verdendo Maybe Baby (Miss D Revill)

26. Pug - Veteran Bitch

Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1ST 92 - Ch Rhodenash Kotten Kopy JW (Mrs K A Storey)

A very nice veteran bitch in superb condition. She is so well made that there are hardly any anatomical faults to be found. She had the best front assembly of the day, with pronounced forechest and front legs set well under the body. A good arch of neck allows her to carry her head proudly, and she has a feminine head with a beautiful expression, excellent eyes and ears, and a level topline. Strong rear, correct angulation, long ribcage, short loin, and suitable bone throughout. She moved steadily with a really good stride. She came close to the Bitch CC and ultimately had to settle for the Reserve; to complete the picture, I would prefer a slightly higher tail set.

2ND 74 - Ch Rhodenash Stella Dreams of Eivisah JW (Mrs G & Mr S Pike)

Another veteran in superb condition. She is short, compact, and has a beautiful feminine head with an excellent expression. Nice arch of neck, a slightly roached topline, and a high-set tail. Well angulated in front, with pronounced forechest, an excellent ribcage, short loin, and good bone and feet. I would prefer a little more angulation in the rear. She moved steadily, still showing the vitality of a youngster.

3RD 65 - Rosewitch Actually I’m It (Miss A J Mitchell)