Darlington Dog Show Society Ltd

Darlington Dog Show Society

19 September 2026

Day 2

Ripon Special Beginners Stakes (24)

Dogs 

1st Nevison, Nevison, Dabola Lola Rhodesian Ridgeback. Pleasing in head, eye and expression. Sufficient in neck with good fill in forechest. Ribbing is extended well back to a firm loin. He has good length in his ridge with clearly defined crowns. Topline and underline are correct and he stands on good bone with neat compact feet. He comes to life on the move displaying an easy reach and drive and was presented in excellent muscle tone.

2nd Burke, Fin Hafwenn The Red Viper at Dintradot, Dalamaton. Pleasing in head which displays correct proportions. Kind in eye His neck flows into a clean front assembly with good fill in forechest. Ribbing is extended well back to a firm loin. He stands on quality bone with compact feet. On the move he was active whilst displaying a happy outgoing attitude.

3rd Smith Poppyville Forever Dancing to Sanbryale’s, Beagle. Pleasing to go over for overall breed type. Head displays good balance. Kind in eye, compact in body. Bone and feet correct. Moved out with purpose on the out and back and was well presented.  

Bitches (24)

1st Reaney, Istani Miss Jackson at Andazraq’s, Afghan. Pleasing sort to go over Feminine in head which has good length with strength in foreface. Keen in eye which gives that look through you attitude. She has good length in her neck which flows into a well constructed front assembly. Topline s level which leads to a well angulated rear with good length from hip to hock. On the stack she is pleasing in profile and once settled the displayed an eye-catching easy reach and drive.  

2nd Hargreaves, Allsopp, Ahowai Truly Scrumptious. Shar Pei. Another that has plenty to admire all through. Feminine in head which displays correct proportions. Clear in eye with neat ears and good pigment. She is square in body profile with correct tailset. She stands on good bone and feet. On the move she was positive on the out and back. Should do well with more maturity.

3rd Grant Salvadorada Lady of the Glen for Bevahalli Dalmatian. Feminine all through. Pleasing in head,eye and expression. Plenty in neck. Overall body proportions display correct balance while standing on good bone and feet. Displayed a free flowing stride on the move.

Bannerdown Veteran Stakes (27)

Incredible first five home all “Champions".

1st Nash, Ch Tokasi Moon Over Miami with Mutko JW, Basenji. Such an eye catching tri colour who was on top form today. Pleasing in head which is feminine. Flat skull with medium with a slight stop with wrinkles. Dark almond shaped eyes all topped off with neat well placed hooded ears. Her neck is well crested which flows into a clean front assembly. Her ribbing is well sprung. Topline is level. She is compact in body with the desired leg length. Her tail is high set with the desired shelf. She stands on quality bone with correct feet which are narrow, compact and well arched. It's on the move that she comes to life displaying that unique long tireless swinging stride. She was also presented in stunning order.

2nd Sutherland Bradely, Ch Eki Zimurrak Jolerob When You Smile for Witchga, Shar Pei. Appealing all through for overall merit and good breed type. Balanced head with correct proportions which is not over wrinkled with correct bite and pigment all topped off with neat ears. Strong neck with good fill in forechest. On the stack he is short coupled in body with correct ribbing. On the move he was accurate on the out and back and was presented in the correct coat which was harsh and straight.

3rd Taylor, Ch Abbotsoak Carousel JW, old favourite of mine who I have done well for in the past. Still in tip top form. Correct in all departments. Head,eye and expression all good topped off with large well placed mobile ears. On the stack she displays true balance whilst on the move she still retains that unique movement which is light and lifting at all times. Completing a trio of top flight Veterans and no disgrace here!

Higham Press Brace Stakes (23)

Good class to judge!

1st Akera, Brace of Rhodesian Ridgebacks. Both display good quality all through. Excellent for overall breed type. Correct in body balance both in harmony with handler and both presented excellent coat and condition.

2nd Golda, Brace of Norwegian Elkhounds. Typical in head, eye and expression. Compact in body, high set tail and quality in bone with compact feet. Both in harmony with handler.

3rd Reid, Brace of BGV (Petit). So typey in outlook. Correct proportions throughout and both sound. Presented in the correct jacket and well handled to keep in harmony!

RKC Good Citizens Scheme Stakes (30)

First three home all Champions!

1st Carter, Ch L-Wynd’s Where the Shadow Ends JW (imp USA) Ibizan Hound. Such a pleasing individual to go over who is full of the correct breed type. Correct head proportions which display good length with strength in foreface with correct pigment. His eyes are almond in shape all topped off with large thin mobile ears. Excellent in neck which has good length with a slight arch. He is level in back with a long flat ribcage. He is short in coupling with correct tuck up. He stands on quality bone with well arched toes. Once into his stride he displayed the desired suspended trot. He was presented in excellent form whilst fending off a strong challenge from several others!

2nd Parsons, Ch Priorpark Poetry in Motion JW, Rhodesian Ridgeback. Yet another that has so much to admire all through. Head displays true balance with a clear eye which gives off an intelligent expression. Neck has good length with good arch. She has good fill in forechest with parallel forelegs. Topline is level with good length in ridge with clearly defined crowns. She is well muscled in her rear whilst standing on strong bone with neat well knuckled compact feet. Again another that covered the ground with ease displaying good reach and drive and was presented in good order.

3rd Gold, Gold, Ch Graythor at the Venetian with Llassah, Norwegian Elkhound. Correct wedge shaped head. Medium oval shaped eyes with ears set high. His neck is medium in length which leads to a good front assembly with good fill in forechest. He is compact in body and square in outline. Tail set is high and is tightly curled. Strode out with an even effortless trot, completing a trio of quality “Champions”.

JUDGE: Martin Sanders