Bournemouth Canine Association

Best In Show and Best Puppy in Show Bournemouth 2026

Best in Show Lowchen Ch Jameneli Back To Black

Cracking dog of outstanding type, proportions and balance. A true little lion both for looks and even more so for attitude. He combined strength and robustness with optimal quality. Very typical head with correct width and shape of skull, Ideal proportions skull to muzzle. Defined stop. Well spaced, round and dark eyes giving him an intelligent and inquiring expression Well arched and well set neck with an arch to it. Balanced angulation both ends without exaggeration. Short and strong back with a level topline and correctly set tail, typically arched over his loin and adding to his elegance. Typical silky coat quality, slightly wavy. And then he moved with al the style, carriage and presence in the world, soundly from all angles and moved at an optimal speed by his very clever handler. I was delighted to learn that today he became the first of his breed to win a general championship show Best in Show in the UK. About time, and in my opinion could not be more deserved.

Reserve Best in Show Toy Poodle Ch. Dream High Kai Kennel Afterglow Adrenaline

Lovely black bitch of outstanding quality, and with a highly typical attitude and presence. She has a long and very well chiselled head with flat cheeks and the darkest of eyes, looking proudly down her nose to give her a cheeky, very poodly expression, full of fire. Well set leathers. Long and strong neck, very well set into shoulder. Her overall construction, including angulation, topline, depth and volume is outstanding, and it very much a joy to put your hands on her. Very good feet. Correctly set tail. Very dense and profuse coat of excellent structure and jet black colour. Very well trimmed indeed, but personally I would cut more away to add even more to her elegance and appearance of leg. Very athletic, dynamic and sound mover, at all times carrying herself with excellent carriage, style and pride, illustrating the essence of her breed.

Best Puppy In Show French Bulldog Olijah Striptease

A most striking seven months old dark brindle bitch of optimal type and quality. It is very rare indeed to encounter one her breed combining being this sturdy, short-coupled, compact and very shapely with outstanding movement. Very typical square and flat skull. Well defined stop. As well developed in her muzzle as can be expected for her age. Pleasing enough in ears. Dark, roundish and very expressive eyes set on level with the stop. Correctly slightly undershot. Strong and arched neck of proper length for her breed. Proper bone for a bitch, balanced angulation both ends with ideal typical moderation behind. Short and cobby body with excellent rise over the loin and typical underline. Excellent tailset and tail carriage. Short and shiny coat, beautiful colour. Fantastic condition. Very sound, well coordinated, free and flowing movement. I was indeed impressed and foresee a great future. 

Reserve Best Puppy In Show Pointer Wilchrimane Miso Happy With Symitry

Strong, masculine, very well constructed and very sound almost one year old dog, instantly attractive and very typical of his breed. He has an attractive, strong and very masculine head with correct stop, still not fully finished as one would expect at his age. Dark hazel eyes giving him a very pleasing expression. This and well-placed ears. Strong, well shaped neck, very well set into shoulder. Exceptional front angulation and very well developed in his forechest, depth and volume of chest. Still needs to grow just a little more up on his legs to add even more elegance to him. Very well sprung ribs, attractive topline, gradually falling away, strong and with a very slight arch to his loin. Typical tail, well set and carried level with back. Very well angulated behind. Excellent coat and colour. A strong, sound, well co-ordinated mover, covering plenty of ground and most of the time carrying himself with dignity.

Espen Engh (Norway), judge