Northern Poodle Club

Show Date: 19/06/2026

Show Type: Championship Show

Judged by: Nicola Garbutt 

Published Date: 02/10/2026

Northern Poodle Club

Breed: Poodle (Miniature)

I would like to thank the officers and committee of the Northern Poodle Club for inviting me to judge miniature poodles and also thank the exhibitors for my entry and also to my two stewards Stephanie and Samantha who kept my rings running smoothly. I had an enjoyable day judging even though the wind was trying to play havoc with everything , on the whole i had some lovely dogs to judge and was happy with my placings but i found a few to have to much coat which spoils the overall outline and makes them look unbalanced on the move .Amended critique 

DOG CC & BOB ;Lee - Morris CH Michandy It's Showtime At Pupstar JW

RES DOG CC ;Church Joleena Magnifique Pierre JW

BITCH CC ; Bruce Starianna It's All About Me at Donaska

RES BITCH CC; Reeve - Kettle Vadisima's Guiding Promise

BEST PUPPY ;LISTER Calmaric Playing Around

BEST MINOR PUPPY; Collier Michandy Game Changer

MPD (1)1st. Collier Michandy Game Changer BMPIB, lovely 6 months black promising puppy with lots to like im sure he will have a bright future as he mature eyes dark and sparkling of good shape good chin lovely dark pigment ,good body and well ribbed good feet moved well with good tail carriage .PD (2)1,Lister Calmaric Playing Around BPD BPIB, his name really suits him as he had a lot of energy really enjoying himself but what a lovely puppy like the minor puppy winner another that must have a bright future ahead of him which can only be good for the breed ,dark expressive eyes full of naughtiness good solid well ribbed body short in back long neck good front an rear assembly moved well once he settled himself down but loved his attitude.2nd.Cairns, Minamia Promised Destiny 10 months Brown of deep even colour good eye shape for me would preferer a slightly darker eye but that could improve with age good pigment head of good length would like a finer back skull good coat which was well presented sound on the move good tail set and carriage lovely tight feet. JD (1)1st.Lister Calamaric Playing Around see previous class YD(0) PGD(2,1)1st.Walker Raeannes Black Velvet JW 2 years black good size pleasing head with good chin well balanced in body creating a good overall shape long neck nice front and rear moved steadily. LD(1)1st.Church Joleena Magnifique Pierre JW RES CC what a lovely handsome boy hes maturing into loved his head refined with dark eyes tight neck good chin lovely reach in neck into a straight front with good feet balanced in body creating a good overall shape good rear angulation he comes into his own on the move with lovely carriage and drive i would just like to see more tailoring of his jacket to show off his lovely shape and his handler to believe in herself and her lovely boy as you make a good team. OD(5,2)1st.Lee-Morris CH Michandy Its Showtime at Pupstar JW CC BOB, a dog i have watched from the ringside so was nice to finally get my hands on him lovely headed boy with dark eyes of good shape good ear set tight neck good fore chest long neck well laid shoulders short back good depth of brisket good rear angulation well muscled good carriage and style on the move again would like to see more tailoring of his coat as under his coat is a well constructed dog. 2nd. Hunter & Murphy CH Silvora Cristal Star JW well presented black lovely shape when stacked heavier in head and frame compared to my winner but by no means coarse and he deserves his title he has the darkest of eyes lovely chin deep chest and good tail set and carriage balanced in angles front and rear he just lost his outline on the move today don't think he liked the wind. 3rd Dyer & Grindey Regulas Black Malricey. MPB (4,1)1st. Church Joleena Fabuleuse Frances at Jospire BMPB BPB just 6mths at her first show pretty head with dark eye lovely shape when stacked good coat tight feet once settled was quite stylish on the move but she was really enjoying her day which is what you want to see in a puppy.2nd Berrington Starmarla Shooting Comet of Tinkalula slightly smaller type than winner just 7 months with dark eye good ear placement nice angles and like winner was enjoying her day just not as settled on the move good tail set.3rd. Osborne, Alekontes Deliah Sassy Red. PB(0)JB(6,1)my class of the day some lovely bitches who I'm sure could places 1st. Bruce Starianna Its All About Me and Donaska CC this young lady caught my eye as soon as she walked in the ring a well presented black to show of her attributes pretty well shaped head with dark expressive eyes which when she looks at you demands your attention excellent top line and reach of neck good front and rear angles good feet good depth of chest well angulated rear good tail set and carriage on the move she was balanced a steady with lovely carriage was pleased to award her the CC today im sure her 3rd will not be far away  think she will have may more to come as she matures wishing you lots of luck for the future. 2nd.Reeve-Kettle Vadisim"s Guiding Promise another beautiful young lady who to be honest the same words apply to her as my winner it was a close desission in this class but felt that 1st just pipped her on movement but had to call her back in to challenge for the Res CC to which she raised her game and was pleased to award her the Res CC.3rd. Duguid Starianna Pantson Fire. Res. Bird Minamia Destiny's Promise at Laderams. VHC. Gavin Sirensong Hellraiser. YB (4)1st. Kitchener CH Michandy Time After Time JW pretty black with a refined head lovely eye with soft appealing expression good length of neck correct front and shoulder placement good depth of chest well rounded ribs thick dense coat a very worthy champion and another beautiful young lady from this kennel in the challenge wished that i had 3 green cards when it came to the main awards i thought my cc and res cc winners were more of a type but im sure that they will all change places.2nd. Lunnun - Turner & Dumont Arrowflight Luck Be a Lady with Sirensong not a happy young lady today don't think the wind was helping but she still deserved her placing elegant bitch with the sweetest expression dark eye of good shape long refined head well proportioned body with a good top line and tail set she just needs to get more confidence a bit of poodle sparkle then she will trouble the rest.3rd.Duguid Starianna Pantson Fire, Res. Bird Minamia Destiny's Promise at Laderams. PGB(1,1)LB(4)1st.Dumont Raennes Mai Tai For Sirensong JW lovely feminine black with a super head and expression well made with plenty of muscle beautiful outline when stacked long neck short back good tail et and carriage good feet movement balanced and steady free flowing movement.2nd.Batey Donavika Dear Darlin smaller refined black just not as positive on the move as the winner well constructed bitch with a good reach of neck good front assembly dark eye moderate chin black coat of good texture sympathetically handled.3rd. Batey Donavika Dancing Queen. Res. McIntyre & Smith Kayth's Carte Blanche. OB(2,1)1st. Thirlaway Donaska Pussy Galore brown lovely even colour good eye shape and colour good reach of neck pretty feminine head good chin well bodied with a good depth of chest thick dense coat of good texture well angulated rear stylish on the move. SPOB(3,1)1st.Wells CH Volgarus Candid Clara cream bitch with a beautiful expression good pigment and chin when you look at her you would think shes on the larger size but she not the trouble is that she has far to much coat that does not suit her there is a well constructed bitch under all that coat so please do some tailoring on her very positive on the move.2nd Tate Tatalena Rock N'Roll Star JW lovely red who is maturing nicely lovely head and feminine expression well put together short in body plenty of neck good front and feet coat of good texture for age she was just a bit lack lustre on the move today just lacked the poodle sparkle but i think on another day this young lady could challenge the others, there was a couple if others that were the same so it was windy plus 2 shows to contend with and think some managed better than others.

Judge Nicola Garbutt