Darlington Dog Show Society Ltd

Darlington Dog Show Society

20 September 2026

Day 3

Ripon Special Beginners Stakes (25)

Dogs

1st Wright, Agnew, Jupavia a Kind of Magic, Border Collie. Masculine in head which displays correct proportions. Dark expressive eyes all topped off with neat well placed ears. Plenty in neck with a good fill in the forechest. Topline is level with a well ribbed body. He stands on quality bone with neat compact feet. He moved with good reach and drive on the out and back whilst holding a pleasing profile on the go around and was presented in excellent coat and condition.

2nd Thompson, Thompson, Calladano Amadeus Andante PWD. Pleasing to go over this one. Head displays correct balance with a dark expressive eye and good dentition plenty in forechest with good good ribbing. Topline is solid with a firm loin with correct tailset. He stands on quality bone with compact feet. Another that was presented in good order whilst moving out well.

3rd Hardin Sheltysham Mystic Miles.. Shetland Sheepdog. Attractive in head with a pleasing eye and expression. Well placed mobile ears. Neck flows into a clean front assembly Body proportions display good overall balance. Bone and feet are correct. Moved out well on the out and back and was presented in good order.

Bitches (31)

1st Purdy Simpson, Waldershelf Drama Queen, BMT Dog. A real eye catcher here who is pleasing to go over. Feminine in head which displays correct proportion with ideal stop and strength in foreface. Eye color ok, neck has strength. Ribbing is carried well back to a strong loin. Good width in back with correct croup and tailset. She stands on quality bone with neat compact feet. Her coloring is pleasing with a rich tan. On the move she was displaying good reach and drive whilst holding a pleasing profile on the go around and was presented in excellent coat and condition. Should with normal luck go on to bigger and better things!

2nd Thompson. Thompson Callandano Balou Belle, PWD. Another with plenty to admire all through. Head,eye and expression all good. Body proportions display good overall balance. Correct in ribbing, level in topline, good bone and feet Active on the move.

3rd Blackbird, Kadexek’s Siberian Snow, Siberian Husky. Presents a pleasing picture on the stack. Feminine in head keen in eye all topped off with well placed mobile ear Slight arch in neck with a well proportioned body. She stands on quality bone with neat compact feet. Moved out with purpose whilst holding a pleasing profile on the go around.

Bannerdown Veteran Stakes D/B (27)

Excellent class!

1st Gilpin, Ch Otterbobs Tolson, Border Terrier. What a privilege to be given the opportunity to access this individual. His head is masculine with a good width in the skull. Shallow stop, short strong muzzle with large teeth. His eyes are dark and expressive, all finished off with neat well placed ears. His neck is moderate with parallel forelegs. He is well ribbed with a moderate rear. His bone has quality with neat compact feet. He has a correct pelt with a harsh double coat whilst being easily spanned. On the move he was so sound displaying an easy reach and drive. My privilege. Thank you!

2nd Crosier, Crosier, Nurburgnewf Cayman, Newfoundland. Pleasing exhibit all through with correct proportions. Handsome in head which displays good balance. Dark expressive eyes with good pigment. Good strength in the neck with a well filled forechest. He is well ribbed with good width in his back. He stands on strong bone with large well padded feet. On the move he displayed an easy free-flowing stride and was presented in good order.

3rd Kellet, Burrow, Ch Fosterrie Exotique Noir of Kellbry JW, Briard, and the quality just kept coming. Has so much to admire all through. Head, eye and expression all good. Body proportions display true overall balance. Ribbing and topline correct. Good croup and taliset. She stands on quality bone with good feet. Again yet another that was presented in good order while covering the ground with ease.

Higham Press Brace Stakes (18)

1st McNally, Brace of Bedlingtons. Another nice surprise for me. When I judged this breed for the first time at Leeds 2025 I gave this exhibitor the double! These two are so symmetrical in outlook and the type of Bedlington that I admire At one with the handler at all times. Coat presentation was immaculate and they both moved in harmony. Thank you for the privilege.

2nd Cummins, Brace of Border Terriers. Appealing all through for good type. Both display good overall balance. Correct for overall size and make up. Both really sound on the out and back.

3 Wellsa, Brace of Border Collies. Good for overall breed type. Excellent balance, both really sound and well presented.

RKC Good Citizen Dog Scheme Stakes (51)

Excellent Class with many going cardless due to the high quality throughout.

1st Shorer-Wheeler Ch Koromandel Tusen Takki JW, Norwegian Buhund. Correct in head proportions with well set ears. Dark expressive eyes, plenty in neck with good fill in forechest He is square in outline with good ribbing. Level in topline which leads to a high set tail; he stands on quality bone with neat feet. On the move he displayed a free flowing stride on the out and back whilst holding a pleasing profile on the go around. As usual he was presented in good order whilst giving his handler one hundred percent at all times.

2n Kent, Kent, Sutton, Ch Korfey Reckless JW, Dobermann. Has so much to admire all through. Medium in size scores in head, eye and expression. Clean in neck with a good front assembly with plenty of fill in forechest. Excellent in ribbing which is carried well back to a firm loin. Topline is solid. Moderate in his rear angels. He stands on quality bone with neat compact well knuckled feet. On the move he displayed good reach and drive and was presented in excellent muscle tone. A worthy “Ch” indeed.

3rd Grimes, Watson, Watson, Keevasdream Purple fo Spudler, SCWT. Feminine in head which displays correct proportions Dark in eye all topped off with well placed ears. Plenty in neck with good proportions in body. Level in topline which leads to a high set tail. Her bone has quality with neat feet. Moved out well on the out and back and was presented in good order. Completing a trio of quality exhibits.

RKC Breeders Competition - Terrier (6 Teams)

1st Gee, Team of Norfolk Terrier. Charming individuals of obvious merit all through. All coby and compact. Such a set of cheeky expressions and all so sound. All presented in good order and moving in harmony.

2nd Norton, Team of Scottish Terriers. All pleasing in heads with a charismatic expression. Ears are well used. Compact bodies with level topline leading to high set tails. Again another well schooled trio.

3rd Hannington, Team of Glen of Imaal Terriers All displayed true proportions with strength in body with correct bone. All sound on the out and back whilst displaying a true attitude on the move.

RKC Breeders Competition - Pastoral (8)

1st Linney, Team of Swedish Vallhunds. No comment needed from me today except I still admire them for overall correct breed type all similar on the move and all presented in good order whilst collecting another 20 points.

2nd Hardy-Hodson Team of OES. Pleasing on the eye, all well made with coats in excellent condition despite the wind! All schooled well.

3rd Felstead Team of Lancashire Heelers. Neat and compact full of character. Moved out well being in harmony with handler.

Judge: Martin Sanders