Merseyside Boxer Club

Merseyside Boxer Club Championship Show Sunday 19th. April 2026 I would like to thank Marion and the Merseyside committee for inviting me to judge bitches at their Championship show. Also, my two stewards for a sterling job keeping things moving smoothly. I always enjoy the Merseyside shows, there is a warm welcome and friendly atmosphere. I thoroughly enjoyed my day. There was a variation in type amongst the bitches. Gone are the days when you could tell just by looking at the dogs which kennel they came from. Heads were generally good, albeit of different styles, and mouths were a bit of a mixed bag. Fronts lacked forechest, however few lacked rear angulation. Overall movement has improved from the last time I judged. I was pleased with my final lineup and will follow their future careers with interest. Minor Puppy Bitch (3, 1ab) 1st. Brown & Hutchings Miss & Mr J & T. Winuwuk Seasons In The Sun 9mth. R/W of good size. Balanced outline with good angles front and back. Pleasing head with lovely eye and good lip placement. Would prefer a little less wrinkle to forehead, but head still to develop. Good foreleg height, level topline and correct tailset. A little loose on the move, but she has time on her side. 2nd. Pearce & Francis Mr & Mr G & D. Longsdale Sweet But Psycho 7mth. B/W. Smaller than 1, but still with substance. Well balanced square outline with forechest and rear angulation. Pretty head with dark eye displaying typical boxer expression. Good length of neck, lovely tight feet for one so young and short back. Moved out well for such a young puppy. Puppy Bitch (5, 2ab) 1st. Mair Miss L & S. Longsdale Stormy Lovers At Glenauld 9mth. B/W which I have admired from the side of the ring. Displaying a pleasing outline, with clean front, correct rear and well-developed quarters. Balanced skull to muzzle, with dark eye and good mouth. Good bone and feet which she used with purpose to motor round the ring. Pleased to award her BPB. 2nd. Payne Mrs A. Willow Take My Breath Away (IKC) 10mth. Dark B/W. Lighter cast than 1, and still to develop. Clean front with evident forechest and rear angulation. Pretty head with kind dark eye. Good rise of skull, balance muzzle and good mouth. Short back and correct tailset. Free mover. 3rd. Brough Mr & Mrs G & L. Thistle Du Junior Bitch (2) 1st. Brown & Hutchings Miss & Mr J & T. Winuwuk Firecracker Dark B/W, 16mth. Old. Well presented and displaying a pleasing outline. Clean skull with rise of skull, evident stop, and dark expressive eyes. Well off for bone, with strong back, and spring of rib. A little longer cast, which facilitated her ground covering stride. In my last 4 for the ticket. 2nd. Ames & Kelly Mrs & Mrs L & E. Casemates Minerva At Thenamy R/W 17mth. old with substance. Balanced angles front and rear with good bone and short back. Pretty balanced head with dark eye and strong muzzle. Level topline with correct tailset. Moved as one with her handler. Yearling Bitch (2) 1st. Pearce & Francis Mr & Mr G & D. Longsdale Here Ya Come Again Stylish B/W, presenting a pleasing feminine outline. Head set off with no excessive wrinkle. Well developed muzzle and kind dark eye. Good length of neck, into level topline. Balanced angles both ends. Moved out with purpose. 2nd. MCCarthy & Gethin Mr & Mr D & S. Boxania Don’t Blame Me At Jeddhi B/W with substance. Heavier framed than 1, but still kept her femininity. Head is balanced with just enough wrinkle strong muzzle and good rise of skull. Deep chested that complimented her forechest. Correct rear angulation which allowed her to move steadily round the ring. Novice Bitch (3) 1st. Fay-Smith Ms L. Larrosa My Type On Paper We’ll grown B/W displaying a good balance between femininity and substance. Well balanced head with correct skull to muzzle ratio. Dark eye and evident chin. Good length of neck into flowing topline and correct tailset. Balanced angulation front and rear. Moved out at a steady pace. 2nd. Welch Mr & Mrs T &J. Newlaithe Bridget Jones With Trejo Medium sized elegant B/W presenting a square outline when stacked. Feminine head with clean skull, dark eye and good width of muzzle. One of the best mouths on the day. Clean front but would prefer slightly more forechest. Rear angulation was strong and correct, which allowed her to move steadily around the ring. 3rd. Van-Beck Mrs V. Newlaithe Come On Y’all Debutante Bitch (1) 1st. Mair Miss L & S. Glenauld Storm Felicity Another B/W of substance but retaining her femininity. Strong but balanced head with that boxer expression and a good wide mouth. Evident forechest and good turn of stifle. Well off for bone and complimented with lovely tight feet. Did not disappoint on the move. Graduate Bitch (4, 1ab) 1st. McDonald Mrs & Miss E &K. Yeteb Little Miss Splendid Pretty B/W that requires closer inspection to appreciate her many virtues. Feminine in outline with no exaggerations. The prettiest of heads with correct amount of wrinkle. Good rise of skull and well-developed muzzle. Lovely wide mouth and expression to die for. Ground covering stride. In my last for for consideration. 2nd. Van-Beck Mrs V. Airwaves Over Newlaithe Well balanced B/W balanced throughout. Strong head with good rise of skull. Dark eye with well padded muzzle and good mouth. Used her neck well, with strong back and correct tailset. Strong bone and tight feet that allowed her to move with ease round the ring. 3rd. Fay-Smith Ms L. Larrosa Senorita Post Graduate Bitch (0) Limit Bitch 7) 1st. Huckerby & Dowell Ms & Mr S & G. Norwilbeck Bellchime Corka Well made B/W which was presented in top condition. Had substance but maintained her femininity. Head in proportion with sufficient wrinkle, evident stop and well-developed muzzle. Lovely wide straight mouth completed the picture. Good length of neck into good shoulders, strong back and sound backend. Free moving stride. Pleased to award her RCC. 2nd. Mair Miss L & S. Merribox In Cahoots With Glenauld Another quality B/W which presented a feminine outline, but still retained substance. Strong but balanced head. Heavier in skull with lovely dark expressive eye with strong muzzle and a good mouth. Good arch of neck into correct shoulders, strong back and strong hammy quarters. Moves with a ground covering stride. 3rd. Brough Mr & Mrs G & L. Jimbren Lasting Legacy With Limubox Open Bitch (6, 1ab) This was a quality class with many of them worthy of the class. 1st. Pearce & Francis Mr & Mr G & D. CH Longsdale Crazy For You I have followed this B/W young lady since she was a puppy, and she didn’t disappoint. She was shown to perfection, displaying an elegant feminine outline. Very pretty head, clean skull and good rise of skull. Balanced muzzle and good mouth. Her dark eyes and appealing expression completed the picture. Good length of neck which she used to effect. Level topline and correct tailset. Good forechest and well angulated quarters which carried her round the ring with ease. Pleased to award her the CC and with agreement of my co judge RBIS. 2nd. Brown & Hutchings Miss & Mr J & T. CH Winuwuk Ghostly Affair Golden B/W who displayed a balanced outline. Pretty head in proportion. Clean skull. Well defined stop and well-padded muzzle. Another with a typical boxer expression and good lip placement. Strong neck into well laid shoulders. Clean front, strong back and correct tailset. Well muscled quarters which she used with purpose, covering the ground with ease. 3rd. Carter Misses S & S. CH Susancar Celia Deal Veteran Bitch (2, 1ab) 1st. Payne Mrs. A. Ir. CH Willow I’m A Celebrity JCh (IKC) Very well-presented R/W of 7 ½. Yrs. In tip top condition for her age. Balanced outline with correct angles fore and aft. Good length of neck into clean front. Level topline and bang on tailset. Pretty head, correct level of wrinkle to skull strong muzzle and good lip placement. Well muscled, which aided her in moving with ease round the ring. Awarded BVIS. Judge – Malcolm James