Pennine Great Dane Club

Pennine Great Dane Club Championship Show 

Ripon racecourse, Boroughbridge Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 1UG 

20th September 2026. 

I would like to thank the officers and committee of the Pennine Great Dane Club for inviting me to judge their Championship Show, and for the warm welcome and excellent hospitality extended to me throughout the day. My thanks also go to my stewards for keeping everything running so smoothly, and of course to all the exhibitors who entered under me and accepted my decisions so sportingly. It was a privilege and a thoroughly enjoyable day. 

Overall, I was very pleased with the quality of my entry, with some excellent examples of the breed and particularly strong competition for the major awards. I was delighted with my principal winners, who combined the size, strength and substance required of a Great Dane with balance, elegance and sound, ground-covering movement. There were also some very promising youngsters coming through, which bodes well for the future of the breed. 

There were, however, a few areas I feel breeders should continue to watch. Front construction and movement were variable, with some exhibits lacking reach or accuracy in front, while a few were less true behind. Eyes also deserve attention, particularly shape and tightness. I saw some variation in croups and toplines, and in a breed where overall balance is so important, these can significantly affect both the standing outline and movement. Bone and substance also need to be considered alongside elegance; neither should be achieved at the expense of the other. My preference throughout was for a balanced, unexaggerated Great Dane capable of moving freely and efficiently while retaining the strength, elegance and breed type called for in the Standard. 

Class 1 Baby Puppy Dog (2/0) 

1st 41 Mrs Anne & George Liddell - Keishant Achlys - Very promising brindle baby of just 5 months, masculine yet still appropriately immature. Pleasing head developing well, with good length of neck into a clean shoulder. Well grown with good bone and substance without appearing heavy. Particularly liked his overall balance and proportions, with a firm topline for his age and nicely developing hindquarters. Stood four-square naturally and presented a pleasing, coordinated outline. Moved confidently and soundly for such a youngster. A very promising baby with plenty of time on his side. 

2nd 45 Mr & Mrs J Martin - Keishant Eros - Fawn litter brother to 1st and another substantial, well-grown baby with a masculine head, good bone and plenty of body for his age. He is the heavier and more powerful-looking of the two at present but, today, not quite as balanced or coordinated in outline as his brother. Still very much a baby and developing through his front and hindquarters, which affected his overall shape and movement. Nevertheless, there is plenty to like and I would expect him to change considerably as he grows and strengthens.  

Class 2 Baby Puppy Bitch (1/0) 

1st 73 Mr Simon, Mrs Victoria, Mrs Matilyn & Mr Paul Worsley - Malpa You Are My Only Hope - Very promising 4½-month-old fawn baby who immediately appealed for her balance and lovely clean outline. Feminine head with good length, dark mask and pleasing expression. Lovely reach of neck flowing cleanly into well-laid shoulders. Well grown with good bone and substance whilst retaining femininity. Pleasing body proportions, firm topline for one so young and well-developed hindquarters with good turn of stifle. Moved very well for her age, maintaining her balance and outline. A quality baby with much promise. Delighted to award her Best Baby Puppy in Show.  

Best Baby Puppy - Mr Simon, Mrs Victoris, Mrs Matilyn & Mr Paul Worsley - Malpa You Are My Only Hope  

Class 3 Minor Puppy Dog (1/0) 

1st 19 Mr & Mrs J H & Miss C Dyson Samdice One and Only - Very large, impressive 8-month-old fawn male with considerable quality and scope. Masculine head of good length, dark mask and pleasing expression. Good length of neck leading into a well-grown, substantial frame with excellent bone. Pleasing body proportions with good depth developing, firm topline and strong hindquarters. Still understandably immature through the front and needs time to fill and finish. Despite his size and age, he maintained a pleasing overall balance and moved soundly. A quality, promising youngster with much to like. 

Class 4 Puppy Dog (2/0) 

1st 38 Mr R Lawton & Mr I Farquharson Primus Walter Scott at Thronbrae - Very promising fawn puppy, masculine and substantial for his age whilst retaining elegance and balance. Strong, well-proportioned head with good length of muzzle, dark mask and pleasing expression. Good length of neck leading into a firm topline. Well developed through the forehand with good depth and breadth of chest for his age. Straight, strong forelegs with excellent bone and substance. Well-bodied youngster with strong, nicely angulated hindquarters and a pleasing overall outline. Moved freely and soundly with good reach and drive, maintaining his balance on the move. Still very much a baby with further development and maturity to come. A quality, masculine youngster with a very promising future. 

2nd 37 Miss C Lawson Murrayvhayle Mines A Double for Droolakiss - Attractive brindle youngster with a particularly pleasing masculine head of good length, strong muzzle, dark eye and lovely expression. Long, clean neck and plenty of leg, presenting a pleasing outline in profile. Still very much a baby with further body and development to come. Unfortunately his front movement was quite untidy today and lacked the accuracy of my winner, which ultimately decided the placings. Nevertheless, a promising youngster with many pleasing breed qualities.  

Class 5 Junior Dog (4/0) 

A very interesting class, with both 1st and 2nd being quality exhibits for different reasons. There was a lot to like about both of them and I believe both have bright futures.  

1st 2 Miss L E & Mrs H Baker Kinnegans Bodyguard for Preveli (IKC) 16-month-old fawn dog, litter brother to my two bitch class winners. Masculine yet elegant youngster presenting a clean, balanced outline. Pleasing masculine head with good length and strong muzzle, lovely dark, well-shaped eye. Good length of neck flowing into a firm topline. Good depth of chest for his age with a pleasing forechest. Straight, well-boned front with balanced angulation and strong quarters. Still very much a youngster with further maturity to come. His tighter, better-shaped eye was one of the deciding factors in a good class. 

2nd 14 - Mrs M Cubitt Zefather’s Wreck It Ralph - 16-month-old brindle dog of good size and substance, masculine throughout with a strong, pleasing head and good length of muzzle. Lovely length of neck, good depth of chest and well-developed body for his age. Strong, well-boned legs with pleasing hindquarters and a balanced outline. A quality youngster with much to like. Preferred the tighter shaped eye of my winner at this time. 

3rd 7 Mrs V & Mr I Burns Kinngegans Rebel Moon for Carricktaigh (IKC) 

4th 15 Miss C Davies Kinnegans Tulsa King (IKC) 

Class 6 Yearling dog (2/1) 

1st 74 Mrs R Wright & Miss J Cranfield Zefather’s Two Faces with Irieusdane JW - Elegant young fawn of pleasing type. Attractive head of good length with a pleasing expression, clean neck and good depth of body for his age. Still immature and would prefer more bone and substance throughout. Topline slopes away more than I would like. Well angulated hindquarters. A little hesitant initially on examination but settled and allowed me to go over him. Moved with a good length of stride and showed himself well once settled. 

Class 7 Novice Dog (0/0) 

Class 8 Graduate Dog (1/0) 

1st 33 Mr M Jacques & Mr P Kirby Jacqukir Take Me Home (AI) - Attractive fawn of good size and overall balance. Pleasing masculine head with good length, dark eye and well-set ears. Long, clean neck flowing into a well-laid shoulder, with good return of upper arm. Deep body with good length of rib and a pleasing underline. Firm through the topline, although I would prefer a little more strength and width through the croup. Well-angulated hindquarters with good length of second thigh. Stood on good feet. Moved soundly with nice reach in front and plenty of drive from behind, although inclined to carry his tail a little proudly on the move. Presented in excellent condition. 

Class 9 Post Graduate Dog (0/0)  

Class 10 Limit Dog (3/0) 

1st 71 Mrs L Watson Hall Adoreadane Frank Sinatra - Impressive harlequin male of excellent size and substance, masculine throughout whilst retaining elegance and balance. Strong, well-proportioned head with good length, dark eye and pleasing expression. Long, strong neck flowing smoothly into well-laid shoulders, with a well-developed forechest, good depth of brisket and plenty of heart room. Well ribbed with a firm topline and strong loin, leading to a well-shaped croup. Powerful, well-angulated hindquarters and good bone with strong feet. Presented a very balanced outline both standing and on the move, where he covered the ground soundly with good reach and drive. A quality, well-constructed dog and a convincing winner of the class. 

2nd 61 Mrs L & Miss T Pocock & Mrs S & Mr P Pavlou Bubba Von Pao Eberjager with Tamzdane (Imp Fca) - Mantle of good size and pleasing overall balance. Masculine head with good length, dark eye and well-set ears. Good length of neck into a firm topline. Deep body with good spring of rib and well-developed forechest. Well made through the hindquarters and presented in good condition. Moved soundly, but lacked the reach in front and drive from behind of my winner, which ultimately decided the placings. 

3rd 17 Mr & Mrs J & L Donnelly Primus Spokesman 

Class 11 Open Dog 

1st 8 Ms L & Mrs A Chappell Ch Selmalda Jealous Guy (AI) - A quality brindle male who immediately impressed for his masculinity, substance and overall balance whilst retaining the elegance essential to the breed. Strong, well-proportioned head of good length with a powerful muzzle, dark eye and pleasing expression. Excellent length of neck, well carried and flowing cleanly into his shoulders. Deep, well-developed chest with good breadth and spring of rib, straight well-boned forelegs and a firm topline. Powerful, well-shaped hindquarters with balanced angulation fore and aft. Moved with an easy, purposeful, ground-covering stride, showing good reach and drive whilst maintaining his shape on the move. Presented a strong, harmonious outline with no exaggeration and was in excellent condition. Delighted to award him the Dog CC and, on the final challenge, Reserve Best in Show. 

2nd 50 Mrs A McLellan Ch Anadain Dead Ringer for Love JW - Impressive fawn male of excellent size, masculinity and substance, yet retaining elegance. Strong, well-proportioned head with good length of muzzle, dark mask and pleasing expression. Lovely length of clean neck flowing into a firm topline. Excellent depth and development of body with good spring of rib, strong bone and well-developed forechest. Powerful, well-shaped hindquarters with balanced angulation. Moved freely with good reach and drive, covering the ground with ease. A quality male who pushed my winner hard; today I preferred the slightly more harmonious and finished overall picture of the CC winner. Delighted to award him the Reserve CC. Interestingly, he is the sire of my Junior Dog, Yearling Bitch and Limit Bitch class winners, all displaying many of his qualities. 

3rd 54 Mrs G Munro Roucandane Stolen Kisses 

4th 47 Mrs M McGuinness & Mrs S Nelson Dinahtron The Omen 

5th 43 Dr E Maganaris & Mrs S Booth Roucandane Tempest Hebrus 

Class 12 Special Veteran Dog (2/2) 

Class 13 Special Open Harlequin Dog (1/1) 

Class 14 Special Open Fawn Dog (1/1)  

Class 15 Special Open Black Dog (2/1) 

1st 64 Mr D R Simpson Ch Renescent Bewitched JW - – Impressive, masculine black of excellent substance and breed type. Strong, well-proportioned head with good length and breadth of muzzle, dark eye and pleasing expression. Long, clean, well-carried neck leading into a firm topline. Excellent depth and development of chest with good spring of rib and strong bone throughout. Straight forelegs, well-balanced body and powerful, nicely shaped hindquarters. Rich, glossy black coat with a small white chest marking. Moved freely and soundly with good reach and drive, maintaining his balance on the move. A strong, well-presented dog with much to admire. 

Class 16 Special Open Brindle Dog (0/0) 

Class 17 Special Open Mantle Dog (3/0) 

1st 58 Mrs L & Miss T Pocock UK, Swiss, Lux Ch Int CH Bel Dk Ch Tamzdane Empower Mint JW - Striking, masculine mantle of pleasing breed type and overall balance. Strong head of good length with a well-developed muzzle and pleasing expression. Good length of clean neck leading into a firm topline. Well developed through the body with good depth of chest, straight well-boned forelegs and strong, well-angulated quarters. Attractive mantle markings and presented in excellent condition. Really came into his own on the move, where he excelled in reach and drive, covering the ground effortlessly with a long, powerful stride whilst maintaining his shape and balance. A sound, impressive male whose movement was a particular pleasure to watch. 

2nd 68 Mrs S Tempest Adoreadane Yellowstone (AI) - Masculine, substantial mantle with a strong, well-proportioned head, good length of muzzle and pleasing expression. Good length of neck leading into a firm topline. Well developed through the chest and body with plenty of bone and strong, well-shaped quarters. Attractive mantle markings and presented in good condition. Moved soundly, but could not match the reach, drive and ground-covering stride of my winner today, which ultimately decided the placings. A quality, well-bodied male with much to like. 

3rd 61 Mrs L & Miss T Pocock & Mrs S & Mr P Pavlou Bubba Von Pao Eberjager with Tamzdane (Imp Fca) – See LD 

Class 18 Special Open Blue Dog (0/0)  

Dog CC - 8 Ch Selmalda Jealous Guy (AI) 

Dog Reserve CC – 50 Ch Anadain Dead Ringer for Love JW 

Best Puppy Dog - 38 Primus Walter Scott at Thronbrae  

Class 19 Minor Puppy Bitch (4/0) 

1st 20 Mr & Mrs & Miss J & H & C Dyson – Samdice This Is Me - Brindle bitch of lovely quality and breed type. Very feminine youngster who immediately appealed for her overall balance and elegance. Beautiful head of good length with a lovely expression and strong muzzle. Long, clean, well-carried neck flowing smoothly into well-laid shoulders and a firm topline. Excellent proportions, with good depth and development of body for her age and a lovely sweeping underline. Straight, well-boned forelegs, balanced angulation fore and aft with strong, well-shaped quarters. Moved with an easy, free, ground-covering stride, maintaining her balance and outline on the move. Presented a clean, harmonious picture with nothing exaggerated. A very promising puppy with so much to like; delighted to award her Best Puppy in Show. 

2nd 60 Mrs L & Miss T Pocock Tamzdane Lickety Split - Very feminine harlequin puppy with much to like. Attractively marked with a clean white ground and well-distributed black patches. Pleasing head of good length with a lovely expression, long clean neck and firm topline. Good depth of body for her age with a pleasing underline. Straight forelegs with good bone and nicely shaped hindquarters. Still very much a baby with plenty of developing to do. Moved well and soundly. Not quite the overall balance and maturity of my winner today, particularly through the forehand and body, but a very promising youngster. 

3rd 29 Mr G Hooker & Mr J Lockey – Primus Raise A Glass to Garsak NAF 

4th 65 Mrs D Duncan – Teeseedane Winter Star 

Class 20 Puppy Bitch (4/1) 

1st 31 Lady J Ingram – Fontanarossa Makkari Avec Dainmajik - Very feminine fawn puppy of pleasing type and lovely overall balance. Attractive head with good length, dark eye and well-set ears. Lovely length of neck flowing cleanly into her shoulders. Good depth for her age with a pleasing underline. Firm topline leading into a lovely well-shaped croup and nicely angulated hindquarters. Stands on neat feet. Still immature with plenty of developing to do, but her overall balance and quality give her a very promising future. Presented in lovely condition. 

2nd 36 Miss C Lawson – Murrayvhale Miss Vera for Droolakiss - Brindle litter sister to my 2nd in Puppy Dog. Feminine bitch with a pleasing head, dark eye and good length of neck. Good depth of body for her age and nicely developed hindquarters. Not quite the overall balance of my winner and I would prefer a better constructed front, which affected the overall picture. Still very much a youngster with plenty of time to develop and mature. 

3rd 13 Mr R &Ms M Cope Alegriagiant Furioza 

Class 21 Junior Bitch (5/1) 

1st 55 Mrs K Nayar – Roucandane Gap Year for Kemanilo - Quality fawn bitch who immediately appealed for her overall balance and feminine yet substantial outline. Lovely head with good length and proportions. Excellent length of neck flowing smoothly into well-laid shoulders. Good forechest and depth of body, well ribbed back with a firm topline. Strong, well-shaped hindquarters and pleasing croup. Stood on good legs and feet. On the move she showed excellent reach and drive with a free, ground-covering stride, maintaining her balance and outline. Presented in excellent condition. Her overall quality, balance and breed type earned her the Reserve Bitch CC. 

2nd 21 Miss G J Evand & Mr A Lloyd-Jones – Kinnegans Sweet Home at Blodaugoch (IKC) - Smaller fawn bitch, feminine and nicely balanced fore and aft. Pleasing head with a good dark, well-shaped eye and well-set ears. Good length of neck into well-placed shoulders, firm topline and nicely made hindquarters. Not a big bitch but everything in proportion, presenting a pleasing, balanced outline. Moved steadily and soundly, but lacked the reach, drive and ground-covering stride of my winner, which decided the placings. 

3rd 9 Ms L & Mrs A Chappell – Casaarabal’s Freyja Selmalda 

4th 28 Mrs A Harrison – Zefather’s Pretty Woman to Jasnettdanes 

Class 22 Yearling Bitch (5/0) 

1st 3 Miss L E & Mrs H Baker – Kinnegans Bridgerton at Preveli (IKC) 16-month-old fawn bitch. A very feminine, elegant youngster presenting a clean and well-balanced outline. Pleasing long head with good length of foreface and dark mask. Lovely length of clean neck flowing smoothly into a firm topline. Good depth of body for her age with a pleasing underline. Well-shaped hindquarters with good length of second thigh and turn of stifle. Litter sister to my winner in the limit class; this was the more feminine and refined of the two. Still immature with further development to come. Presented in excellent condition. 

2nd 34 Mr M Jacques & Mr P Kirby Jacqukir Love Me Again (AI) JW - Strong, substantial fawn bitch, more powerful in build than my winner whilst retaining femininity. Pleasing head with good length and expression, good length of neck into a well-developed forehand. Deep, well-ribbed body with a firm topline and strong, well-muscled hindquarters. Presented a balanced outline standing. Moved with good drive, but tended to toe in coming towards me, which cost her against the cleaner-moving winner. Presented in excellent condition. 

3rd 40 Mrs A Liddell & Mrs H Allison Smooriken Gonnae Nodae That 

4th 72 Mrs L Watson Hall – Smalltall’s Quickstep (Imp No) 

5th 39 Mrs T & Mr D Laycock Juno Von Der Rhon (Imp Deu) 

Class 23 Novice Bitch (3/0) 

1st 16 Mr and Mrs J & L Donnelly – Thistledane It’s a Riot at Primus - Feminine brindle of pleasing type and overall balance. Attractive head with good length and expression, long clean neck flowing smoothly into well-placed shoulders. Good depth of body and length of rib, firm through the topline with a pleasing croup and well-angulated hindquarters. Stood on good legs and feet. Moved freely with good reach in front and drive from behind, maintaining her balance on the move. Presented in good condition. 

2nd 60 Mrs L & Miss T Pocock Tamzdane Lickety Split – See 2nd in MPB. 

3rd 75 Mrs R Wright and Miss J Cranfield Zefathers Homeward Bound with Irieusdane 

Class 24 Graduate Bitch (1/0) 

1st 39 Mrs T & Mr D Laycock Juno Von Der Rhon (Imp Deu) – 5th in Yearling. Strong-headed bitch, although I would prefer a little more finesse. Good length of neck into a well-developed body with good depth and substance. Slightly sloping croup. Could be a little tidier in front feet. Moved steadily around the ring. 

Class 25 Post Graduate Bitch (3/0) 

1st 1 Mrs H Allison & Mrs A Liddell – Smooriken Far Aboots – Attractive fawn bitch of good size and femininity throughout. Pleasing head with good length, dark mask and well-set ears. Long, clean neck flowing into a well-balanced outline, with good depth of body and a firm topline. Nicely angulated fore and aft with a pleasing croup. Moved out well with a balanced, ground-covering stride, maintaining her shape on the move. 

2nd 32 Mr M Jacques & Mr P Kirby – X-Foot’s Siggys Snow Queen Elsa (Imp Swe) - Feminine bitch of good size and overall balance. Pleasing head and expression, good length of neck, well-developed body with good depth. Nicely shaped hindquarters. Moved steadily, but I preferred the more balanced stride and trueness of 1st. 

3rd 70 Mr R G Thorne – Verano Viva Las Vegas 

Class 26 Limit Bitch (4/0) 

1st 6 Mrs V & Mr I Burns – Kinnegans Firefly Lane for Carricktaigh (IKC) – 16-month-old fawn bitch, litter sister to my winner in the yearling. A more substantial bitch than her sister, with greater strength and body whilst retaining her femininity. Pleasing head of good length with strong muzzle and dark mask. Good length of neck leading into a firm topline. Well developed forechest with good depth and spring of rib for her age. Straight, well-boned front, balanced angulation and strong, well-developed quarters. Moved soundly and with purpose. Still young with further maturing to do. Presented in excellent condition. 

2nd 23 Mr P Evans – Belarosedane Beany Babybel - Elegant, feminine black bitch presenting a lovely balanced outline. Pleasing head and expression, good length of neck flowing into a firm topline. Well-developed body with good depth, balanced angulation fore and aft and strong hindquarters. Presented in excellent condition. Moved with a balanced, ground-covering stride. 

3rd 49 Mrs A McKellan Kinnegans Daydream Believer at Anadain (AI) (IKC) 

4th 70 Mr R G Thorne – Verano Viva Las Vegas 

Class 27 Open Bitch (10/2) 

1st 10 Mr E & Mrs D Clark – Ch Garsak Summer Days at Mintrex - A beautiful fawn bitch who immediately caught my eye for her femininity, elegance and overall balance. Lovely feminine head of good length with a strong muzzle, dark mask and pleasing expression. Long, clean, well-carried neck flowing smoothly into well-laid shoulders and a firm, level topline. Excellent proportions throughout, with good depth and development of chest, well-sprung ribs and a beautifully balanced underline. Straight, well-boned forelegs with balanced angulation fore and aft. Strong, well-shaped quarters with good length of second thigh and well-let-down hocks. Moved freely and effortlessly with excellent reach and drive, maintaining her shape and balance on the move. Presented in superb condition and gave a beautifully harmonious picture both standing and moving. Delighted to award her the Bitch CC and ultimately Best in Show.2nd 69 Mrs L Thomson – Roucandane Cyclone - Quality fawn bitch of lovely feminine type, elegant and well balanced throughout. Pleasing feminine head of good length with strong muzzle, dark mask and attractive expression. Lovely long, clean neck flowing smoothly into a firm topline. Good length of leg, depth of chest and a pleasing underline. Straight, well-boned forelegs with balanced angulation and nicely shaped, strong quarters. Moved freely and soundly, maintaining her outline on the move. A very pleasing bitch; today I preferred the greater depth, finish and overall harmony of my winner, who went on to take the CC and Best in Show. 

3rd 5 Mrs C & M Bithell – Vertumnus Raose Your Glass to Bourntwyn 

4th 67 Mrs S Tempest – Adoreadane May West (AI) 

5th 22 Mr P Evans – Belarosedane Beany Babybel  

Class 28 Special Veteran Bitch (4/2) 

1st 30 Lady J Ingram – Zwiebelchen In Flagranti with Dainmajik (Imp Deu) - A quality brindle bitch who immediately appealed for her balance, substance and breed type. Lovely feminine head, long and clean with good parallel planes, dark eye and a soft, intelligent expression. Strong yet elegant neck flowing into well-laid shoulders, with good forechest and depth of brisket. Well-bodied throughout with a firm topline, strong loin and well-shaped hindquarters. Good bone and neat feet. Particularly impressed by how well she has retained her overall construction and outline into veteran. Moved with purpose and soundness, covering the ground freely with good reach and drive while holding her topline. Presented in excellent condition. A very worthy class winner and delighted to award her Best Veteran in Show. 

2nd 27 Mrs C Grant Lomondane Ca Canny at Eildane - Feminine fawn bitch of pleasing type, presenting a balanced and elegant outline. Attractive feminine head with good length, dark mask and kind expression. Good length of neck flowing cleanly into her shoulders, well developed chest and good depth of body. Firm topline with a nicely shaped croup and well-angulated hindquarters. Stands on good legs and feet and retains a lovely overall shape for her age. Moved soundly and steadily, just lacking the freedom and drive of my winner today. Presented in excellent condition and a credit to her owner. 

Class 29 Special Open Harlequin Bitch (4/0) 

1st 59 Mrs L & Miss T Pocock – Tamzdane Ooooey Gooey Cake JW - Well-balanced, feminine harlequin bitch of good size and substance. Clean white base colour with well-distributed black patches. Pleasing head and expression, good length of neck into a well-developed body. Balanced fore and aft and presented a pleasing outline. Moved well with a balanced, ground-covering stride. 

2nd 66 Mrs S Tempest Adoreadane Licence To Kill (AI) - Feminine, well-balanced harlequin bitch of good size and substance. Attractively marked with good black patching on a white base. Pleasing head and expression, good length of neck and well-developed body. Moved steadily but was wider behind; I preferred the truer, more balanced stride of 1st. 

3rd 22 Mr P Evans – Belarosedane Lady Bayleigh 

4th 13 Mr R & Ms M Cope Alegriagiant Furioza 

Class 30 Special Open Fawn Bitch (3/0) 

1st 46 Mr & Mrs J Martin – Keishant Athena - Feminine, well-balanced fawn bitch of good size and substance. Pleasing head and expression with good length of neck, well-developed body and balanced outline. Good depth of chest and nicely shaped hindquarters. Moved well with a balanced, ground-covering stride. 

2nd 35 Mrs C Lawson – Murrayvhale Missbehave at Droolakiss - Strong, substantial fawn bitch with a powerful head and well-developed body. I would prefer a little more height on leg and a better constructed front assembly to give a more balanced outline. Good depth and strong hindquarters. Moved steadily, but I preferred the overall balance and movement of 1st. 

3rd 39 Mrs T & Mr D Laycock Juno Von Der Rhon (Imp Deu) 

Class 31 Special Open Black Bitch (1/0) 

1st 23 Mr P Evans – Belarosedane Beany Babybel – See 2nd in LB 

Class 32 Special Open Brindle Bitch (0/0) 

Class 33 Special Open Mantle Bitch (0/0)  

Class 34 Special Open Blue Bitch (2/0) 

1st 24 Miss H Ferguson – Ir Ch Bel/Swiss Ch renescent Too Hot To Handle for Chateaudain Lux Jch Bw25 JW Hub Ch Ch Lux JW - Elegant, feminine blue bitch of pleasing type and lovely overall balance. Attractive long, clean head with good expression and well-set ears. Good length of neck flowing smoothly into well-laid shoulders. Clean through the front with good depth of chest and length of rib. Firm, level topline leading to a well-shaped croup, with balanced angulation fore and aft. Stands on good legs and feet and presents a very pleasing, unexaggerated outline. Lovely clear blue colour with a smooth, glossy coat. Moved soundly and freely, maintaining her shape on the move. A quality bitch who thoroughly deserved her class. 

2nd 11 Miss T Concannon – Novavida When Bird Sing with Azuldanes - Strong, substantial blue bitch with a pleasing head and expression. Good length of neck into a well-developed body with good depth and rib. Firm topline and well-shaped hindquarters. Moved steadily, but I preferred the elegance, overall balance and freer movement of 1st.  

Bitch CC - 10 Ch Garsak Summer Days at Mintrex 

Bitch Reserve CC – 55 Roucandane Gap Year for Kemanilo 

Best Puppy Bitch - 20 Samdice This Is Me 

BIS - 10 Ch Garsak Summer Days at Mintrex 

Res Bis & BOS - 8 Ch Selmalda Jealous Guy (AI) 

BPIS - 20 Samdice This Is Me 

BVIS - 30 Zwiebelchen In Flagranti with Dainmajik (Imp Deu) 

Judge Miss Inez E M Cooke (Tantallon)