City Of Birmingham Canine Association

City of Birmingham Canine Association Championship Show 5th September 2026

Many thanks to the City of Birmingham Canine Association for the invitation to judge Cesky Terriers. Many thanks to Graham and Barry my stewards, for doing such a sterling job stewarding and keeping everything flowing. Of course the most thanks go to the exhibitors who brought some quality dogs for me to assess on the day and the sporting way my decisions were accepted.

Cesky Terriers

Best of Breed: Tobijanski’s Ch Janski Bugurovski Vw

Best Dog: Tobijanski’s Ch Janski Bugurovski Vw

Res Best Dog: Goodwin’s It Ch Placido Proper Player of Bleuetopia

Best Bitch: Tobijanski’s Ch Janski Zara Zipporah

Res Best Bitch: Burrage’s Ch Komidion Prima Donna Of Sametova ShCEX Vw

Best Puppy: Burrage’s Galbraith Galaneia Sametova (imp Fin)

Best Veteran: Tobijanski’s Ch Janski Bugurovski Vw

Best Junior: Burrage’s Galbraith Galaneia Sametova (imp Fin)

Veteran Dog (2 1a) 1, Tobijanski’s Ch Janski Bugurovski Vw. Found this 8yr old of correct size in such fine fettle who ticked all the right boxes for me. Presented a very balanced picture in profile and on the move and appealing breed type. His pleasing headpiece is of good length coupled with masculinity, expressive dark eye, neat v-shaped ears that are well placed , pleasing length of neck which has good strength with a graceful arch, topline leads a well arched muscular loin of desired length, well defined hindquarters, demonstrated good drive from behind, presented to perfection. I found him a charm and was pleased to award him BV and BOB

Open Dog(2) 1, Goodwin’s It Ch Placido Proper Player of Bleuetopia, presents an elegant yet masculine profile and moved out well demonstrating characteristic propulsive movement, correctly proportioned head with slight yet district stop, found a good strength to his jaw with excellent bite , elegant yet strong neck slight arch neck leads into well into well placed shoulders, correct in upperarm, stands on well-padded feet with short legs that had just the right amount of substance, pleasing body proportions with good spring to ribs, , Well presented with correct silky coat. RBD. 2, Burrage’s Ch Sametova Bacary, another pleasing example of the breed, just felt 1, had edge on the move around. Nicely balanced all round with lovely shape and balanced proportions. Masculine head of good length, ears well set, dark expressive eye, another with good strong jaw, clean neck into a well-constructed front, well boned straight legs on well-padded feet, good firm topline with desired cylindrical rib. Correct bend to stifle with hocks set high. Well-presented and handled.

Veteran Bitch (3 2a) 1,Burrage’s Ch Komidion Prima Donna Of Sametova ShCeX, full of quality and breed type, presents a super outline and found her balanced all through. I found her head of pleasing length, dark eye, ears correctly placed which all framed her expression. Moved out so well in this ring with characteristic brisk movement holding a good topline. She is just right for length of body with excellent spring to ribs and her loin was well muscled, arched, broad and of just the right length without losing substance. Her hindquarters are muscular, demonstrated with excellent drive. A super show girl who gives her all, I liked her a lot RBB

Puppy Bitch (1) Burrage’s Galbraith Galaneia Sametova (imp Fin), stood alone but very worthy of her place, well put together, I thought her a delight. Lovely feminine head, of good length and shape , dark expressive eye and correctly placed ears to frame it all, graceful neck of good length with of loin ,pleasing bodylines with good spring to ribs with correct angulations front and rear, moved out really well with a brisk and propulsive moment keeping a correct topline with pleasing tail carriage. BP.

Junior Bitch (2)1, Burrage’s Galbraith Galaneia Sametova (imp Fin), repeat. 2, Halling’s Ridley Beatrix, unlucky to meet 1 in such good form, Attractive feminine head of pleasing length and slight arch, pleasing rectangular body, good spring to her ribs and carried well back to a strong loin, moved out very well in this ring.

Limit Bitch (4 2a) 1, Hallings Wherrypoint Gloria, nicely proportioned who present a pleasing outline. feminine head with slight yet distinct stop and of good length and proportions, pleasing strength of jaw, ears correctly set on, good length of neck, stood on well boned forelegs, nicely angulated rear which is well muscled with strong high set hocks. 2, Goodwin’s It Bleuetopia Arsha It Jch Jww’26, another with pleasing attributes. Pleasing head of good strength and slight arch, complemented with well placed ears hanging correctly. Good front assembly and pleasing ribbing, giving her a well-constructed outline. Moved out true, with typical, characteristic movement of the breed.

Open Bitch (2 1a), Tobijanski Ch Janski Zara Zipporah. Loved her outline, size and overall balance. Pleasing in head with good strength and length to her foreface and balanced with femininity, good strength to jaw. Excellent front construction with good lay of shoulders and return of upper arm. Correct topline with good spring to ribs with desired rise to muscular and broad loin, really pleasing profile on the stack and move, moved beautifully around the ring, I could have easily have watched her do a few more laps around the ring. BB

GCB (1) Goodwin’s Placido Oriana at Bleuetopia, Pleasing in head, lovely dark eye, lovely clean neck with strength and elegance flowed nicely into a good front, correct in topline with hindquarters of good strength with correct tailset and carriage, all coming together to give a pleasing and balanced profile. Liked her substance and size, moved out very soundly.