Chinese Crested Dog Club

Chinese Crested Dog Club Championship Show 28/03/2026 I was delighted to be asked to judge this show, and thank the committee for appointing me. I would also like to thank my stewards Bruce Jackson and Seb Thornton, for the smooth running of the ring and helping with the admin. I had and exhibited my 1st Crested in 1980, and although I haven’t shown them since 2005, I will always have a special place in my heart for the breed. When possible I watch them, especially when showing in Europe when all the groups are on the same day. I was pleased to see many of the powder puffs now have the correct veil coat, but in general the breed needs to focus more on fronts, size and bite of the dogs. In some classes exhibits just lost out due to their movement on the day, but could easily change places on another day when they don’t play up for their handlers. I was really pleased with my main winners for type, size and conformation. I was also pleased to read that my veteran winner was placed 3rd Veteran in show later on that day at the UK Toy Dog Champ Show. Baby puppy dog 3/3 1. Caden, Cloonacross Pumpkin. 5 months. Cream & White PP. Presented in excellent coat for his age. Correct in head and expression, with a well-balanced and pleasing outline 2. O’Sullivan, Maiatory Light my Byre. 5 months. Well up to size mahogany H/L. Displays a pleasing head with correct eye and ear set, carried on a long, gracefully sloping neck. Maintains a level topline with balanced rear angulation. 3. O’Sullivan, Maiatory Marag Dubh Minor Puppy Dog 3/3 1. Csabi, Calabrinda Beemin 7 months. Mahogany H/L. Up to size. Correct head and eye, with a well-made front. Holds a level topline both standing and on the move, with a good tail set. Sound movement fore and aft. 2. Kirkwood, Helydon Zazy zachery 6 months. Over sized Mahogany H/L, lost out on size. Nevertheless, pleasing in head with a nice expression. Good front for age with a long, gracefully sloping neck to shoulders. Maintains a good topline on the move, with a well-set tail. 3. Panayiotis, Annamyha Sequoia Puppy Dog 5/1 1. Crow & Walker, Petwalk Breaks the laws with Casacavallo (KCJ) 11 months. Blue H/L. Where to begin with this stunning young dog. He immediately commanded the ring on entry with a confident ‘look at me’ attitude. Correct for size and of good cobby type, he presents a beautiful head with correct eye and ear set. He has one of the best fronts seen for some time, his long neck, gracefully sloping into well-laid shoulders. Chest is both broad and deep, and he stands on correct feet. Carries a superb topline, which he maintains on the move. Excellent rear angulation, with a well-rounded rump and good tail set. Moved out with reach and drive, covering the ground with complete soundness and ease. I am confident he will gain his title once out of puppy, and I will watch his progress with great interest. BPD, BD, BP, BOS, RBIS 2. Bowers, Riveralca Lewis 8months. Blue H/L Nice for size. Good in head with correct eye and ear, long neck and level topline, finished by a well-rounded rump. Skin of good quality. Would prefer a stronger front, however he moved out well 3. Symons, Riveralca Barra Junior Dog 5/1 1. Watson, Karamouche Pandamonium 16 month. Black&white PP. Nice for size and overall conformation. Lovely head and expression. Moved soundly, maintaining a level topline, and presented in a pleasing veil coat 2. Bowers, Riveralca Lewis 3. Boden, Pufflepaws Somnis De Reid Gemadar Yearling Dog 3/1 1. Routledge, Pufflepaws Dream To Reality Cream PP. Nice for size, with a correct veil coat. Correct in head and expression. Front adequate. Moved soundly and freely on correct feet, with balanced rear angulation 2. Moyes,Shaw & Hunter Ch Bryelis Boys are back in town JW Blue H/L. Very smart and of correct size, with a lovely head and expression. Carries a long, gracefully sloping neck into a level topline, finished with a well-rounded rump. Front could be better. Moved well, but just lost out to the winner on movement today; could easily change places on another day. Novice Dog 4/4 1. Boden, Pufflepaws Somnis De Reid Gemadar Mahogany H/L. Nice for size, with correct head, eye and ear. Front could be better. Maintains a level topline on the move. Overall, a nicely balanced dog who moved soundly. 2. Routledge, Pufflepaws Dream To Reality 3. Bartlett, Exotic Spirit Amazing Artist in love Avec Michadaine Grad Dog 3/3 1. Bowers, Riveralca Lewis 2. Bowden, Ravana’s Miracle Avokaduh For Gemadar (imp CZE) Mahogany H/L. Correct for size, with a lovely head and expression, and good skin. Unfortunately, he is out at the elbows, which affected his front movement 3. Seed, Chundecrest Sir Valentino Post Grad Dog 3/3 1. Peacock, Pufflepaws Yes Sir Can Boogi with Iapea Black&White PP. Correct for size, with a beautiful head, expression and ear set. Front adequate with correct feet. Maintains a level topline on the move, with good rear angulation. Moved very soundly with drive. Very well presented in a correct veil coat. 2. Piper, Maiatory Split Decision for Zanjero JW Mahogany H/L Up to size, but very well made. Correct in head with good eye and ear set, standing on good feet and in excellent condition. He has a long, gracefully sloping neck into well-laid shoulders. Maintains a firm, level topline with a rounded rump and correct tail set, with good rear angulation. Just lost out today on movement, but could easily change places on another occasion. 3. Bowden, Ravana’s Miracle Avokaduh For Gemadar (imp CZE) Mid Limit Dog 6/6 1. Parker, Riveralca Stenness at Khatira JW Black & White PP Correct for size, with a beautiful head and expression. Nice front, with a long neck flowing gracefully into well-laid shoulders. Excellent topline, maintained on the move, with a rounded rump and good tail set. Flowed around the ring with both reach and drive. Beautifully presented in an excellent veil coat.RDCC 2. Moyes, Hunter-Ryan,Shaw & Virta, Bryelis The Star Man JW Gold sable & White PP. Correct for size, with a good head and eye. Would prefer a better front. Stands on correct feet and maintains a level topline on the move. A sound mover, presented in a correct veil coat. 3. Bartlett, Exotic Spirit Vvildeers Dragon Avec Michadaine JW Limit Dog 11/1 1. Godfrey, Peacock & Helmouth, Shumllea Imagine A Dream Black & White PP. Correct for size, with a good head, eye and expression. Front adequate. Carries a nice neck into a level topline, with a correctly set tail. Moved with purpose and drive. Beautifully presented in a correct veil coat. 2. Seed, Chundecrest Sir Lucifer Blue H/L. Correct for size, with a nice head, eye and ear set, carried on a long neck. Front could be better. Skin in beautiful condition, with a correct tail set. 3. Edmonds, Akdeniz Altair at Lanaarland (imp LTU) Open Dog 4/1 1. Parker, Ch Ynchreenoo Black Magic at Khatira ShCEx Black & White PP. Nice for size, with a correct head and eye. Carries a long neck, flowing gracefully into well-laid shoulders. Good chest and a level topline, maintained on the move, with a rounded rump and correct tail set, supported by good rear angulation. Moved with purpose and drive. Very well presented in an excellent veil coat. 2. Farquharson, Shanshal Man Of Steel JW Fawn & White PP. Correct for size, with a nice head, eye and ear. Front could be better. Stands on correct feet, with a firm, level topline and correct tail set. Moved out well. 3. Caden, IR Ch Shinepagne Super Trouper (ATC BB156801KC) Veteran Dog 4/4 1. Crow, Ch Arte Figure Next Level at Casacavallo JW (imp FIN) 8½. Mahogany H/L. Lovely boy, up to size but of beautiful conformation. Correct head with good eye and ear set. Carries a nice long neck flowing gracefully in to well laid shoulders. Level topline, maintained on the move. Good rear angulation, with a slightly rounded rump and correct tail set. Skin in lovely condition.B V 2. Bartlett, Michadaine Crazy For You ShCEx 11 ½ Black & White PP. Another excellent boy, not at all showing his age. Good head with a beautiful expression. Good neck leading into a strong body, with a level topline and rounded rump. Moved out soundly with drive. Could easily change places on another day. 3. Baker, Scherzando Taiki. OLDEST IN SHOW Baby Puppy Bitch 1/1 1. Routledge, Maiatory Victoria’s Secret Pufflepaws 5 months. Black & White H/L. Correct for size, with a good head and eye and correct ear placement. Carries a long, sloping neck into well-laid shoulders, with ample chest for her age. Maintains a firm, level topline on the move, with good angulation. A lovely mover. She has a bright future ahead.BBB, BBIS Minor Puppy Bitch 4/2 1. Kirkwood, Helydon Zkitto Zkatto 6 months. Mahogany Spotted H/L. Nice for size, with an excellent head and expression and well-set ears. Carries a long, gracefully sloping neck into well-laid shoulders, with ample chest for her age. Maintains a lovely topline on the move, with a rounded rump and good rear angulation. Beautiful movement, floating effortlessly around the ring. RBCC, BPB, RBPIS 2. Minton, Calabrinda Bellatrix 8 months. Sable & White PP. Nice for size, with a good head and eye, standing on correct feet. Maintains a level topline on the move, with a rounded rump. In nice coat for age and presented in a correct veil. Puppy Bitch 2/2 Junior Bitch 0/0 Yearling Bitch 4/1 1. Moyes,Shaw & Hunter-Ryan, Bryelis Oops I Lost My Halo JW Blue H/L. Excellent head and expression. A long neck, sloping gracefully into well-laid shoulders. Nice front and firm topline, with good rear angulation. Moved out well. 2. Routledge, Pufflepaws Somnis De Utopia Black H/L. Correct for size, with a nice head, eye and ear. Good neck into a level topline, with a rounded rump. Just lost out on movement today 3. O’Sullivan My Crazy Crested Polish Flower for Maiatory (imp POL) Novice Bitch 4/4 1. Routledge, Pufflepaws Somnis De Utopia 2. Simms, Zerachiel Fur Comb Hall Black & White PP. Correct size, with a pleasing head and expression and well-set ears. Holds a good topline. Adequate veil coat. 3. O’Sullivan, My Crazy Crested Polish Flower for Maiatory (imp POL) Grad Bitch 3/3 1. Lane, Konishiki Ventress Mahogany H/L. Nice head and expression. Long neck into shoulders, with ample chest. Front could be better. Maintains a level topline on the move, with a rounded rump and good tail set. 2. O’Sullivan, My Crazy Crested Polish Flower for Maiatory (imp POL) Mahogany Laced H/L. Correct for size, with a nice head, eye and ear placement. Level topline, with a rounded rump. Could have moved better today, though this could easily change on another day. 3. Sanders, Keskaridawn’s Nogooddeed Post Grad Bitch 4/4 1. Parker, Ynchreenoo Jinny The Witch Among Khatira Mahogany Laced H/L. Correct for size, with a beautiful head and expression. Carries a long, gracefully sloping neck into well-laid shoulders. Maintains a nice topline on the move. Moved with good reach and drive. 2. Lane, Konishiki Omega Mahogany H/LCorrect for size, with a good head and eye.Lovely long neck into a level topline, maintained on the move. Rear movement could be improved. 3. Seed, Chundecrest Mazikeen Might Mid Limit 4/3 1. Moyes, Shaw & Hunter-Ryan, Bryelis Talking Bout MyGirl JW Blue H/L. I admired this girl on first sight and she did not disappoint. Correct for size, with an excellent head, eye and ear, carried on a long, graceful neck flowing into well-laid shoulders. Nice front and deep chest. Maintains a level topline on the move, with a rounded rump and correct rear angulation, presenting a very well-balanced overall picture. Moved freely and soundly with plenty of reach and drive. Pleased to award her BCC, BIS. I was also thrilled to hear this gave her her crown. 2. Edmonds,Prada Paradoks Gambits at Lanaarland (imp LTU) Black H/L. Nice for size, with a pleasing head and expression. Good topline standing, but not maintained on the move. Rounded rump with a good tail set. 3. McGuigan, Annamac Black Tulip Limit Bitch 5/5 1. McGuigan, Bryelis Maid in Scotland for Annamac Tricolour PP. Correct for size, with a lovely head and expression. Nice depth of chest. Very good topline, with a rounded rump and good tail set. Sound, free-flowing movement. Presented in a good veil coat. 2. Lane, Konishiki Omega 3. Edmonds,Prada Paradoks Gambits at Lanaarland (imp LTU) Open Bitch 8/2 1. Parker, Riveralca Stenness at Khatira JW Black & White PP. Correct in head, eye and expression, Long neck gracefully sloping into well-laid shoulders. Excellent topline with a correct tail set. Moved with plenty of reach and drive. 2. Kempster & Rees, Ch Oolagha Kristol Ayala JW Gold PP. Nice for size, with an excellent head and expression. Good front and depth of chest. Maintains a level topline on the move, with good rear angulation. Moved freely and soundly. Could easily change places on another day. 3. Moyes, Shaw, Hunter-Ryan & Punton, Bryelis Oh I Wannabe Famous JW Veteran Bitch 3/1 1. Rees, Parcauwen Luna Eclipse with Oolagha 8 years. Cream Sable PPNice for size, with an excellent head, eye and ear set. Long, gracefully sloping neck into well-laid shoulders. Maintains a good topline on the move. Moved soundly both fore and aft. Beautifully presented in a nice veil coat.BVB, RBVIS 2. Lane, Transylvania Sasima at Konishiki JW (imp POL) 5 ½ Blue H/L. Nice girl with a lovely head and skin, and much to like. However, her weight is affecting her topline and overall conformation. Even so, she moved well. Emma Thornton (Mexolo)