Darlington Dog Show Society Ltd

DARLINGTON DOG SHOW SOCIETY 2026

MANCHESTER TERRIER

BEST OF BREED : 4277 BODSWORTH, Mrs Gaynor & BODSWORTH, Mr Paul Ch Safiette Theos Doron

Dog CC : 4277 BODSWORTH, Mrs Gaynor & BODSWORTH, Mr Paul Ch Safiette Theos Doron

Res Dog CC : 4291 LOMAS, Miss Catherine Ch Axaldarn Viking Wolf JW

Bitch CC : 4297 SHARPE, Mrs V & SHARPE, Miss Laura Ch Rosettia Keepsake JW

Res Bitch CC : 4278 BROWN, Mr Gareth & DAVIES, Ms Mandy Ch Digelsa Dark Indulgence At Wystry JW ShCEx OSW

Best Puppy : 4282 FORSHAW, Mr Peter & FORSHAW, Mrs Janet Digelsa Don't Look Back

Best Veteran : 4278 BROWN, Mr Gareth & DAVIES, Ms Mandy Ch Digelsa Dark Indulgence At Wystry JW ShCEx OSW

Thanks to my two excellent stewards, Angela and Elizabeth Chandler. Without exception, temperaments were first class.

Class 1636 PD (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 4282 FORSHAW, Mr Peter & FORSHAW, Mrs Janet Digelsa Don't Look Back. Best Puppy. A smart, promising youngster. Good coat with definite thumbprints and pencilling. Good length of head with small, dark eyes. Clean over the neck and shoulders with some depth of chest and good cut-up. Moved out well.

2nd: 4284 HASSETT, Miss Melissa Rosettia My Valentine. Very pleasing for balance, size and type. Typical head and expression, good body with decent ribbing and slight arch over the loin. Glossy coat and lovely rich tan. Pleasing profile action just a shade wide going away from me.

Class 1637 JD (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 4276 BAILEY, Ms Lynn Magicus Silvestris Prins Peter Pan (imp Nor). Quite shapely and very attractive, typical outline. Good forehand and stands with legs well under the body. Definite but faint thumbprints and decent pencilling. Pleasing head with good ear set and carriage. Moved out soundly.

2nd: 4300 SPAIN, Mrs A & SPAIN, Mr L Starryedge Titan Buck. Smart and typical. Good markings and lovely rich tan. Handles well on the table with a short back and good loins. Not quite as free moving as the winner.

Class 1638 PGD NO ENTRIES

Class 1639 LD (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 4285 HAYLLOR, Ms Valerie Isari King Of Hearts At Starryedge. Pleasing for both size and balance. Good head and keen. Clean, lengthy neck and well-laid shoulders. Good markings. Strong, well-angulated hindquarters gave him some drive on the move.

2nd: 4279 BROWN, Mr Gareth & DAVIES, Ms Mandy Wystry Agony And Ecstasy JW. A very smart terrier shown in good muscular condition. Strong, straight legs and good feet. Well marked. Good hind angulation and he too moved well with some drive.

Class 1640 OD (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 4277 BODSWORTH, Mrs Gaynor & BODSWORTH, Mr Paul Ch Safiette Theos Doron. CC & BOB. Presents a good outline both standing and on the move. Glossy, smooth coat and he has a rich tan and good markings. Decent forehand with good legs and feet. Short back and some tuck-up. Moved out well.

2nd: 4291 LOMAS, Miss Catherine Ch Axaldarn Viking Wolf JW. Reserve CC. Very pleasing head and expression enhanced by his good ear carriage. Neck of good length, fairly deep chest and some strength over the loins. Moved soundly with a positive, easy action.

Class 1641 VB (3 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 4278 BROWN, Mr Gareth & DAVIES, Ms Mandy Ch Digelsa Dark Indulgence At Wystry JW ShCEx OSW. Reserve CC. Like her kennel mate she was shown in lovely muscular condition. Good length of head with pleasing ear set and carriage. Definite thumbprints and pencilling. Good tuck-up and strong loins. Very good hindquarters. Impressed on the move with some drive from rear.

2nd: 4288 KNIGHT, Mrs Gillian & KNIGHT, Mr Clive Ch Talanors Typically Special. Lovely balance and type and she kept her typical outline at all times. Feminine with very good tailset and carriage. Good length of head and dark, sparkling eyes. Moved soundly but not the drive of the winner.

3rd: 4296 RUDD, Mr M Digelsa Dark Velvet ShCEx VW

Class 1642 PB (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 4298 SHARPE, Mrs V & SHARPE, Miss Laura Rosettia Touch Of Class. Quite shapely with some curves and a lovely rich tan. Very typical topline and underline. Well angulated hindquarters. Sound and free moving.

Class 1643 JB (5 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 4290 KNIGHT, Mrs Gillian & KNIGHT, Mr Clive Talanors Typical Tanzanite. Ideal size and balance. Fine, smooth coat and lovely rich tan with good thumbprints and pencilling. Good skull with well-set ears. Clean neck and shoulders. Shapely and typical.

2nd: 4298 SHARPE, Mrs V & SHARPE, Miss Laura Rosettia Touch Of Class

3rd: 4295 ROTHERFORTH, Mr Nigel & ROTHERFORTH, Mrs Maureen Cacwn Cornflower

Class 1644 PGB NO ENTRIES

Class 1645 LB (4 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 4301 WEST, Mrs Annette Junetta Fenetta. Feminine and pleases for shape, size and balance. Lovely rich tan and good thumbprints and pencilling. Deep chest and good cut up with some muscling over the loins. Ears are a little untidy but she has a keen, intelligent expression. Sound and free moving.

2nd: 4289 KNIGHT, Mrs Gillian & KNIGHT, Mr Clive Talanors True Magic. Good colour and very well marked. Quite shapely with good loin and definite cut-up. Has some drive but just a little untidy coming back to me. Fine, smooth coat.

3rd: 4280 ENTWISTLE, Mrs Helen Clare Holtaire Runa At Wistleglenn

Class 1646 OB (5 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 4297 SHARPE, Mrs V & SHARPE, Miss Laura Ch Rosettia Keepsake JW. CC. Very good colour and typical markings. Pleasing head and keen expression. Neat, well carried ears. Short back with defined cut up and slight arch over the loins. Moved out well with some drive evident.

2nd: 4281 FORSHAW, Mr Peter & FORSHAW, Mrs Janet Jandor Moonlight Melody. Very pleasing for both balance and size. Good tan and clear thumbprints and pencilling. Eart carriage was a little untidy. Decent forehand with depth of chest and good legs and feet. Well ribbed. Very typical.

3rd: 4299 SPAIN, Mrs A & SPAIN, Mr L Nespoli You Are My Sunshine

Judge: Tom Mather