Boston & District Canine Society

Boston & District Canine Society (Championship Show)

Rutland Showground

Friday 3 July 2026

My sincere thanks to the Committee for inviting me to judge at your show, this was a particularly memorable appointment for me as my first UK CC appointment and I am grateful to the Committee for placing their confidence in me. I would also like to thank all the exhibitors for their support in entering under me and for accepting my decisions with such good grace. It was particularly pleasing to see exhibitors congratulating one another, creating such a friendly and positive atmosphere both in and around the ring, which made the appointment all the more enjoyable. Finally, my thanks go to my excellent Ring Stewards, Grant Hughes and Wayne Patterson, whose efficiency and good humour ensured the day ran smoothly.

733. Boxer - Minor Puppy Dog

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST 1428 - Berwynfa Pole Position (Mrs F Pynegar)

Seven-and-a-half-month-old still very much a baby, presenting a pleasing overall picture for his age. Attractive head with clean dark eyes, although I would prefer slightly tighter haw. Well placed ears, good mouth and wide open nostrils. Good bone throughout with a front that is developing well, reasonably tight feet and pleasing proportions. Good depth of chest for his age and pleasing hindquarters, although I would prefer him a little shorter in hock. A little untidy coming towards today, which is understandable at this stage of development, but moved well enough for his age. A promising youngster.

734. Boxer - Puppy Dog

Entries: 6 Absentees: 3

1ST 1429 - Berwynfa Racing Lines (Mrs F Pynegar)

Seven-and-a-half-month-old youngster who appealed for his overall balance and promise. At the rangy stage as expected and needs to drop further in chest with maturity. Masculine head developing well with pleasing expression, nice tight fitting eyelids, correct upturn of muzzle with open nostrils. Good bone throughout, pleasing topline and developing body. Moved positively around the ring, although still a little loose in front as expected for his age. Well handled. A very promising youngster.

 2ND 1441 - Ashronsha Mr Lover Lover (Mrs S Spencer)

Ten-month-old presenting a slightly longer cast outline than first place. Attractive head, although carrying a little excess wrinkle at present. Open nostrils and tight fitting eyelids. Good bone throughout with feet that could be a little tighter. Good depth of chest for his age. Moved soundly but on the day I preferred the winner's more positive profile movement and overall shape. 

735. Boxer - Junior Dog

Entries: 4 Absentees: 1

1ST 1408 - Lorrosa Dizzy Rascal at Glenauld JW (Misses L & S Mair)

Fifteen-month-old masculine dog presenting a pleasing square outline. Good bone throughout and an attractive masculine head with wide muzzle, good mouth and chin. Neck could be a little cleaner. Dark eye with lovely expression, reasonably open nostrils and pleasing proportions. Good topline and tailset, moving well away and maintaining his outline on the go round. Very well presented and handled.

2ND 1396 - Marbelton Mix'n Match (Miss L A Kavanagh)

Seventeen-month-old. Head appeared slightly small in proportion to his body but had pleasing expression, good open nostrils and a well padded muzzle. Slightly over-wrinkled when alert. Clean neck, good depth of chest, lovely topline and pleasing tailset. Well muscled throughout and moved soundly. Just preferred the overall movement and balance of the winner today.

736. Boxer - Yearling Dog

Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

1ST 1418 - Willow Eye of The Tiger Ir Jch (Mrs A Payne)

Twenty-month-old with pleasing overall balance and proportions. Attractive head with good width of muzzle, although carrying a little excess wrinkle. Eyelids could be a touch tighter. Lovely arched neck flowing into a firm topline, with good depth of chest, excellent bone and good feet. Well set tail and presented in hard condition. Moved positively both on the go round and out and back to take the class.

2ND 1386 - Jimbren Elite Legacy at Ludic (Miss S Chell)

Just under two years old masculine dog. Strong head with good upturn of muzzle and tight fitting eyelids. Would prefer slightly more open nostrils. Good bone, depth of chest and tight feet. Pleasing topline and adequately muscled hindquarters. Moved well in profile but was a little untidy going away today and I preferred the slightly longer muzzle and overall balance of the winner.

737. Boxer - Post Graduate Dog

Entries: 5 Absentees: 2

1ST 1422 - Jeddhi Through The Flame to Birleyvale (Mrs D Payne)

Three-year-old brindle and white dog with masculine head, open nostrils and pleasing expression, although carrying a little excess wrinkle. Well arched neck, firm topline and good depth of chest with pleasing bone and feet. Slightly long in second thigh but well muscled throughout with a good tailset. Moved particularly well in profile, just tending to toe in slightly coming towards. Presented in excellent condition.

2ND 1415 - Seacrest Dr Devious at Lochsunart (Mr K & Mrs V A Mcvay)

Four-year-old with masculine head, open nostrils, well padded muzzle and pleasing expression. Good neck and bone with balanced proportions throughout. Feet could be a little tighter. Moved soundly enough but lacked the profile movement of the winner today. Well presented and handled.

738. Boxer - Limit Dog

Entries: 6 Absentees: 0

1ST 1403 - Boxania over The Moon (Mrs K Louis)

Four-year-old brindle and white dog of pleasing overall proportions. Appears slightly longer in leg than depth of chest, accentuated by his markings. Masculine head with good open nostrils, although I would prefer slightly tighter eyelids and a little more chin. Good feet, firm topline and well balanced hindquarters without exaggeration. Moved well, maintaining his outline throughout. Well handled.

2ND 1406 - Glenauld The Chase (Misses L & S Mair)

Three-year-old red and white dog with masculine head and dark eye. Lovely neck and good bone. Tight feet would complete the picture. Good upturn of muzzle, although eyelids could be tighter. Good depth of chest with pleasing topline. Unfortunately, did not do himself justice on the move, tending to crab slightly on the out and back, which cost him the class. Well presented

739. Boxer - Open Dog

Entries: 7 Absentees: 0

A lovely class to judge.

1ST 1409 - Ch Macbarra Kickin Up A Storm at Glenauld JW (Misses L & S Mair)

Four-year-old brindle and white dog who immediately appealed for his breed typical outline and overall balance. Masculine head with good rise of skull. Well placed ears, open nostrils and pleasing expression, although eyelids could be a touch tighter. Well padded muzzle with evident chin. Clean, well arched neck flowing into a firm topline. Good depth of chest, excellent bone, tight feet and muscular hindquarters. Won the class on his effortless profile movement, maintaining his outline throughout. Beautifully presented and handled. DCC & BOB

2ND 1413 - Ch Boxania Romanoff to Jeddhi (Messrs D & S Mccarthy & Gething)

Another quality four-year-old masculine dog with attractive head, tight fitting eyelids and correct upturn of muzzle. Lovely neck, excellent round bone and good depth of chest with pleasing body shape. Well muscled hindquarters and good second thigh. Held his topline well on the move but I would have liked slightly more positive profile movement today. Expertly handled. RDCC

741. Boxer - Special Beginners Dog

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST 1437 - Lynshanes Raising A Riot (Miss K M Saunby)

Four-and a half years-old masculine dog. Slightly heavy in skull but with open nostrils, reasonably tight eyelids and a pleasing dark eye. Good depth of chest with moderate but balanced angulations. Would like a little more forechest. Determined to give his handler a hard time today and never really settled on the move.

742. Boxer - Good Citizen Dog Scheme Dog

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST 1385 - Lottalove Nordic Gypsy King (Miss A Catling)

Sixteen-month-old masculine dog with a strong head, although I found him a little heavy in skull and would prefer tighter fitting haw. Reasonably well arched neck flowing into a body with good depth of chest for his age. Good bone throughout with feet that could be a little tighter. Another one determined to give his handler a hard time and not settling on the move today. 

743. Boxer - Minor Puppy Bitch

Entries: 5 Absentees: 1

1ST 1454 - A'diddle Respect for Newlaithe (Mrs V & Mrs P Van-Beck & Taylor)

Seven-month-old very much a baby but with lots to like. Pleasing overall shape with a lovely feminine outline. Particularly liked her head, feminine, well balanced and well developed for her age, with tight fitting eyelids, well placed ears, sufficient upturn and a pleasing expression. Beautifully arched neck flowing into a well-made front. Good bone throughout, although I would prefer slightly rounder feet. Good depth of chest and balanced angulation for her age. Moved particularly well on the go round, maintaining her outline throughout to win the class. Beautifully handled.

2ND 1430 - Berwynfa Tout De Suite (Mrs F Pynegar)

Another seven-and-a-half-month-old with a pleasing outline and body for her age. Lovely bone and excellent feet. Feminine head with nice open nostrils, although at present a pronounced occiput detracts from the overall head shape. Eyelids could be a little tighter. Lovely neck, good depth of chest and pleasing hindquarters. Another quality puppy who should continue to develop well. Well handled.

744. Boxer - Puppy Bitch

Entries: 7 Absentees: 2

1ST 1407 - Longsdale Stormy Lovers at Glenauld (Misses L & S Mair)

Eleven-month-old bitch with a pleasing typical overall shape and feminine outline. Attractive head developing well with lovely upturn of muzzle, padded lips, open nostrils and reasonably tight-fitting eyelids. Carries the correct amount of wrinkle when alert. Good bone, tight feet and a pleasing topline and tailset. Would like a little more depth through the chest, which should come with maturity. Once settled she really excelled on the move, covering the ground with reach and drive. Beautifully presented and handled. BP

2ND 1440 - Ashronsha Dolly My Love (Mrs S Spencer)

Ten-month-old feminine youngster who was not quite as finished as the winner today. Attractive head with lovely upturn, visible chin and tight fitting eyelids. Good bone throughout with pleasing topline. Needs a little more forechest and depth of chest to complete the picture. Another promising puppy who moved well and has much to like.

745. Boxer - Junior Bitch

Entries: 6 Absentees: 0

1ST 1452 - Newlaithe Come On Y'all (Mrs V Van-Beck)

Seventeen-month-old bitch of pleasing type with lovely shape and balanced proportions. Feminine head with good rise of skull, a pleasing expression, well-fitting eyelids and open nostrils. Good chin and well padded muzzle. Lovely crested neck, good depth of chest and pleasing outline throughout. Good bone, although feet could be a little tighter. Moved soundly and maintained her balanced outline. Presented in excellent condition and well handled.

2ND 1455 - Newlaithe Bridget Jones with Treju JW (Mrs J & Mr T Welch)

Another lovely square bitch who pushed hard for top honours in this class. Feminine head with open nostrils, dark eyes giving a pleasing expression. Just needs a little more depth of chest to complete the picture. Balanced angulation with good muscle development for her age. Moved well, although I would have liked slightly more positive profile movement today, which gave the winner the edge. Beautifully presented and handled.

746. Boxer - Yearling Bitch

Entries: 5 Absentees: 0

1ST 1412 - Boxania Don’t Blame Me at Jeddhi (Messrs D & S Mccarthy & Gething)

Twenty-month-old bitch who immediately appealed for her typical Boxer outline and overall balance. Feminine head with pleasing proportions, good open nostrils, visible chin and reasonably tight fitting eyelids giving a lovely expression. Elegant crested neck flowing into a firm topline. Good depth of chest, excellent bone and tight feet. Well angulated hindquarters, although I would prefer slightly stronger hocks on the out and back. Really excelled in profile, covering the ground with reach and drive while maintaining her outline. Beautifully presented and well handled.

2ND 1410 - Merribox in Cahoots with Glenauld JW (Misses L & S Mair)

Two-year-old quality bitch who was just a little longer cast than the winner. Feminine, well-proportioned head with good open nostrils, visible chin and well placed ears, I would prefer slightly tighter fitting eyelids. Lovely crested neck, excellent round bone and tight feet. Good depth of chest with a pleasing topline. Moved very well in profile, maintaining her outline throughout. Beautifully presented and handled.

747. Boxer - Post Graduate Bitch

Entries: 7 Absentees: 4

1ST 1401 - Airwaves over Newlaithe (Miss M A Littlewood)

Two-year-old bitch of pleasing proportions and typical outline. Feminine head, although a little heavy in muzzle. Reasonably open nostrils, well placed ears and dark eye with intelligent expression. Lovely crested neck flowing into a firm topline with good depth of chest and well set tail. Excellent bone with short, tight feet. A little untidy on the out and back but moved well in profile, showing good reach and drive. Presented in hard muscular condition and expertly handled.

2ND 1457 - Arkeney Geneva (Mr K Woods)

Two-year-old bitch standing slightly higher on leg than the winner. Feminine head with good open nostrils and evident chin, although I would prefer a little more length of muzzle. Well arched neck with good bone and tight feet. Needs to develop further in forechest and is rather cut up underneath, with a slightly longer second thigh than I would prefer. Carries a little excess wrinkle over the muzzle. Once settled she moved well and was beautifully presented.

748. Boxer - Limit Bitch

Entries: 12 Absentees: 4

1ST 1431 - Skies The Limit with Berwynfa (Mrs F Pynegar)

A lovely class to judge. Two-year-old bitch presenting a pleasing, typical well-balanced outline with good depth of chest and excellent proportions. Feminine head with pleasing muzzle to skull balance, good chin and reasonably open nostrils. Good front, excellent bone and tight feet. Firm topline with well-muscled hindquarters. Really impressed in profile movement, showing reach and drive while maintaining her outline. Very well handled. BCC & BOS

2ND 1424 - Longsdale Here Ya Come Again (Mr G & Mr D Pearce & Francis)

Another quality two-year-old and a close decision between these two. Feminine head with a lovely expression, reasonably open nostrils and good chin. Feet could be a little tighter. Good bone, pleasing depth of chest and firm topline. Perhaps a touch long in second thigh and a little more cut up in underline, giving her a slightly more exaggerated outline than the winner. Nevertheless, a lovely bitch with much to admire. Beautifully presented and handled.

749. Boxer - Open Bitch

Entries: 8 Absentees: 1

1ST 1414 - Ch Lorrosa My Heads Been Turned to Jeddhi (Messrs D & S Mccarthy & Gething)

A lovely class of quality bitches. Two-and-a-half-year-old who immediately appealed for her feminine breed type, lovely outline and overall balance. Attractive head with well-padded muzzle, good visible chin, open nostrils and typical expression. Clean, crested neck flowing into a well-made front with good bone and tight feet. Well muscled throughout with good depth of chest, firm topline and balanced hindquarters. Moved with purpose, covering the ground with good reach and drive whilst maintaining her outline. Beautifully presented and handled. A very worthy class winner. RBCC

2ND 1423 - Ch Longsdale Crazy for You (Mr G & Mr D Pearce & Francis)

Another quality two-and-a-half-year-old bitch of excellent breed type who made this a close decision. Typical feminine head with good muzzle proportions, pleasing chin and well open nostrils, although I would prefer slightly tighter fitting eyelids. Lovely crested neck, good depth of chest and pleasing topline with a well-set tail. Good bone throughout, although feet could be a little tighter. Really excelled in profile movement, covering the ground with ease and maintaining her lovely outline. Beautifully presented and handled.

750. Boxer - Veteran Bitch

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST 1419 - Ir Ch Willow I’m A Celebrity Ir Jch (Mrs A Payne)

Seven-and-a-half-year-old red and white bitch who certainly belied her age. Nicely balanced with a pleasing square outline. Feminine head with good muzzle cushioning and evident chin, although carrying a little excess wrinkle. Good open nostrils and pleasing expression. Good bone, tight feet and good depth of chest with a firm topline. A little unsettled on the move today but still showed herself well and was presented in lovely condition. Well handled. BV

751. Boxer - Special Beginners Bitch

Entries: 3 Absentees: 1

1ST 1401 - Airwaves over Newlaithe (Miss M A Littlewood)

Two-and-a-half-year-old strong, muscular bitch with a pleasing overall outline. Strong head with good rise of skull and padded muzzle, although I would like a touch more length of muzzle to complete the picture. Good bone and depth of chest with a firm topline and well-developed hindquarters. Moved well in profile when she settled. Well presented and handled. BSB

2ND 1438 - Mantabox Makin Mayhem (Miss K M Saunby)

Eight-month-old youngster who was finer throughout than the winner but has a pleasing outline and feminine shape. Not entirely happy in the ring today, which made it difficult for her to show herself to best advantage. Nevertheless, she has a pleasing overall balance and should continue to develop with time and confidence. 

ELIZABET A. CAMINADE-LAVAULT

JUDGE