• Show Date: 15/01/2026
  • Show Type: Championship Show
  • Judged by: Jeff Horswell Contact Judge
  • Published Date: 22/01/2026

Manchester Dog Show Society

Breed: Giant Schnauzer

Manchester. Giant Schnauzer

I thought this was a good entry and that type was very good here. Interesting to see foreign bloodlines having such a positive influence.

Special Beginners D (1 abs)

Puppy D (3,1)

1st: 4478 VEAL, Mr M Philoma Houdini

Smart d of v good proportions. Liked his head. Lengthy neck. Some forechest. Well sprung ribs to a short loin. He has a well made rear. V good mover. Could can harshen. BP & PG2

2nd: 4477 STEWART, Miss A Echodream Noble Warrior At Moymuklemury

Full of fun at his first show. I liked his proportions. Enough neck. Deep chest. Level topline. Still in fluffy puppy coat. Once settles has potential.

Junior d (2)

Both top quality males.

1st: 4481 WILLETTS, Miss Georgie Philoma The Professional JW

Really smart outline and he is slightly shorter in back and loin than 2, but not quite his coat. V good head. Correct neck, well laid shoulder. Good spring rib. Hard topline. V good rear with low hocks. Super young d, CC, BOB and a new champion on the day.

2nd: 4472 PARKER, Mrs L J Draxpark Big Reveal

Also a good dog. Lovely head and well made. Accurate on the move. Balanced in his angulation.

Well sprung ribs. In v good coat. RCC

Post grad d ne

Limit d (2)

1st: 4470 LOWOOD-PRICE, Mrs Andrea & PRICE, Mr Arron Adreana Jagermeister

Presents a v good outline stood. His head could be better trimmed. Medium neck. Slight slope in topline. Deep chest. He has forechest. Coat is ok. A little too much hind angulation which shows on the move.

2nd: 4465 EVERY, Mrs Caroline Philoma Sleight Of Hand

Liked his proportions. Quite strong in skull. Well ribbed. Coat is ok. More moderate in angulations than 1 and could have a longer stride.

Open d. Ne

Veteran d ne

Special beginners b ne

Puppy b (2)

Both real babies and not quite sure about things.

1st: 4480 VELHINHO & G DONLEY, Messrs J Echodream Alice

She has a good outline. Liked her head. Quite a good front. Well bodied. Low hocks. Needs to get her tail up. Coat ok.

2nd: 4476 STAPLES, Mrs Gerri & KILLINGBACK, Mrs Sara Figosky Wake Me Up At Novavitez

Square in outline. Fem head. Enough neck. D deep chest. Coat still soft.

Junior b (4,1)

Performance was a decider in this class.

1st: 4468 GRIFFIN, Ms P Ch Philoma When Harry Met Remy

She is a nice shape. Fem head, long neck butshould have a better shoulder. Firm topline. Rear matches her front. Coat could be better. Even stride.

2nd: 4462 ASHWORTH, Mrs Lucinda & ASHWORTH, Mr Steven Sibberings Wicket Maiden

Liked her proportions and she has a v good coat. Fem head, dark eyes. Lengthy neck. Deep chest. Slight slope to topline. Could just use her rear better moving and drops her head.

3rd: 4464 CLAYTON, Mrs & Miss J Dreamcatcher De Barba Negra At Northdrum (imp Fca)

Post grad b ne

Limit b (3,1)

1st: 4467 GEORGE, Mrs J & REEVES, Mrs V Adreana Tribute To Dasval

Very typy b with a good coat. Liked her head. She has enough neck. Well laid shoulder. Has forechest. Well ribbed. Firm in topline. Correct rear. Just a bit hocky going away. RCC

2nd: 4469 LOWOOD-PRICE, Mrs Andrea & PRICE, Mr Arron Adreana's Smoking Hot

Liked her outline. Has a good coat. Enough neck. Elbows could be tighter. Well made rear, slightly bandy on the move. Typy girl.

Open b (4)

1st: 4474 PARKER, Mr James Draxpark Celebrity Chase

Liked her proportions and has a super coat. Fem head, would prefer a little more strength of muzzle. Correct neck, well laid shoulder. Tight elbows, which is where a few failed. Topline could be slightly better. Super rear. Easy and long stride. CC, also a new Champion today.

2nd: 4471 LOWOOD-PRICE, Mrs Andrea & LOWOOD PRICE, Miss Amy Adreana Forever Golden

Has an impressive outline and has a better head than 1. Enough neck. A fraction elbowy on the move and not the hind action of 1, like her coat. Super body. Firm in topline.

3rd: 4466 FISH, Miss Karen Riesenheim Moon River

Res: 4463 BUTLER, Ms Maria Marblehill Bell

Veteran B ne

Jeff Horswell