Driffield Championship Dog Show

DRIFFIELD CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

August 30th 2026

I would like to thank the committee for the invitation to judge at this show, it was a very enjoyable experience. The overall standard of bitches in every class was very high and in many cases it was a difficult choice.

Together with my co-judge we awarded BOB to Sh.Ch Berlan get Up and Go at Sandylands

RBOB to Talard Whirlwind, BPIB to Wynfaul Tango and BVIB to Hightrevoron Forget me Not.

Labrador bitches

Special Beginners (7, 1abs)

1. Robertson’s Tweedledum Dippety Do of Eavora: A solid, well constructed yellow bitch, had a feminine head good pigmentation and kind expression. Good length of neck leading to well placed shoulders and straight front legs. Held her topline well, short coupled. Moved steadily around the ring with a very happy otter tail.(BSpB)

2. Head’s Quinstone Sapphire Sunset: A chocolate girl with a typical Labrador head and expression. Very happy to be in the ring. I preferred the movement of 1, but otherwise it was a very close call between these two bitches.

3. Edwards’ Simply the Best Meri- Stuart at Bearstone

Veteran (8, 4abs)

1. Artingstall’s Hightrevoron Forget me Not: A very feminine head, well laid shoulders with good angulation front and back. She has a nicely barrelled chest, still able to hold her topline when standing and on the move. She enjoyed wagging her lovely otter tail. Her well developed 2nd thigh helped her move well around the ring, with plenty of drive.(BVIB)

2. Baron’s Mariank Vanity Fair at Landebec: Another well formed yellow bitch with a nicely shaped head and good pigmentation. Lovely dark and well shaped eye, deep chest and barrel ribbed leading to good topline. Moved well.

3. Collins’ Carromer Worth a Glance at Kaspair

Minor puppy (10, 1)

1. Phillips’ Rochevale Hafren at Sheenaron: At 7 months old, this yellow bitch still is developing but she is showing all the correct attributes for a super bitch. She has a very feminine head with good pigmentation and a very kind expression. She has a lovely straight front and well placed shoulders, short coupling and good rear angulation. She moved around the ring saying “look at me!” I look forward to watching her in the future.

2. Hopkinson’s Rocheby Miss Goodnight: Another youngster who should do well in the future. Only 6 months old and her first show but taking it all in her stride. She is showing correct construction and good angulation. I preferred the movement of 1. I look forward to seeing her develop in the next few months.

3. Smith’s Flyenpyg Swynona Ryder

Puppy (12 )

1. Percival’s Wynfaul Tango: A well- balanced 10 month old yellow puppy. She already has a good depth of chest and correct angulation of front and rear. Her 2nd thigh is developing and she has a good turn of stifle. She moved around the ring with a good length of stride, holding her topline all the way.(BPB, BPIB)

2. Proctor’s Acredam Miss Marple of Penkaric: This 11month old yellow bitch caught my eye as she came into the ring, with her excellent pigmentation and very dark eye. Her legs to body ratio was good and her front and rear angulation was correct. Her 2nd thigh needs to develop a little more but she moved well around the ring.

3. Jones’ Lembas Willow at Serenjar

Junior (5)

1. Braddon’s Tendlewood Only Yesterday: A good looking yellow bitch. A nicely shaped head with good eye colour and typical Labrador expression. She has a good front and nice neck laid into well placed shoulders, deep chested and short coupled. Rear angulation was good which helped her move around the ring well. Kept her topline when on the move, lovely otter tail and in excellent coat.

2. Flockton’s Dylsonleigh Aurora: A nice head shape with kind expression. Good length of neck leading to well placed shoulder. Plenty of bone in well angulated front quarters. Moved well.

 3. Rolland’s Antonine Summer Solstice at Strathlane

Yearling (6)

1. Gordon-Smith & Bibby’s Meadowline Whizz Bang at Bruxinho JW: A 20 month old black bitch who entered the ring as if she owned it! She has a well shaped head and eye with a lovely expression. She was balanced throughout with good bone, well laid shoulders and barrel ribs. She has a good topline which she held on the move. Her rear angulation is good and has a nice 2nd thigh. Moved around the ring with ease and drive and using her lovely otter tail. (RBCC)

2. Walton’s Gallybob Whoops a Daisy: A well balanced yellow bitch who stood 4 square and balanced. Good baone in front legs and nice tight feet. She was in good coat and showed off her otter tail. Nicely short coupled and good rear angulation. She moved well but preferred the movement of 1 today.

3. Charlton’s Foxrush Hope So JW

Novice (12,3abs)

1. Braddon’s Trendlewood Only Yesterday: (see Junior 1)

2. Evans’ Llanstinan Scarlett Sammie at Bowsian: This young bitch has a strong front and plenty of bone. She was in good coat and has a lovely feminine head. She moved well keeping her topline level.

 3. Farrar’s Henissy Treacle Tart

Graduate (10)

1. Rawlinson’s Halshimoor Riff Raff at Shanorrell: Another pleasing type from this kennel. She was well balanced, a typical Labrador head set on a good length of neck and leading to well placed shoulders and barrel rib. Has a level top line which she kept on the move. Her rear angulation took her around the ring with drive and a good length of stride.

2. Deane’s Tanronens Yuletide Angel: A lovely yellow bitch who came very close to pushing for 1st place. She has a feminine head, excellent pigmentation, in good coat and moved well.

3. Perkins’ Keeninspires Lady Royal

Post Graduate (14, 2abs)

1. Baron’s Landebec Villanelle: A nice yellow bitch who has good bone and was well balanced. She stood out in a very strong class. Nice length of neck leading to well placed shoulders and a nicely rounded barrel rib. Short coupled and level topline. Her 2nd thigh has developed nicely and she has a good turn of stifle. Moved very well.

2. Jones’ Hafnau Odette: There was little between 1st and 2nd in this class. This black bitch has good bone and excellent front and rear angulation. She moved around the ring with drive. .

3. Hopkinson’s Rocheby Jasmine

Limit (16, 3abs) Anyone of these bitches could have taken top spot today. It was a pleasure and an education to go over all of them.

1. Percival’s Wynfaul New Years Eve JW:I have watched this bitch from the ringside on a few occasions and have always admired her balance and femininity. She has a beautiful head and expression. Her front and rear angulation are very good and help her move around the ring with drive, but keeping her topline all the time and using her otter tail to advantage.

 2. McGillivray’s Antonine She’s Like the Wind A1: Nice depth of body, good bone and well angulated front. Good length of neck set in well placed shoulders. Had a good coat and excellent pigmentation. Moved around the ring well.

3. Williamson’s Deniangill Almost Had it all JW

Open (7,2abs)

1. Douglas’ Talard Whirlwind: A very sound bitch with a typical Labrador head and having a good eye shape and colour. She is well boned and well angulated so was able to move around the ring with precision, keeping her topline as she went. She has a well developed 2nd thigh and turn of stifle. She was obviously happy to be in the ring!(BCC, RBOB)

2. Stafford’s SH.CH. Farnfield Partridge: Another bitch who was happy to be in the ring. Has a well proportioned head set on a good length of neck and set in well placed shoulders, Good bone, well barreled rib leading to short coupling and level top line. Moved around the ring with purpose.

3. Lapper’s Tomative Annabelle JW

        (Margaret Barker: judge)