Boston & District Canine Society

Boston & District Canine Society Championship Show – 5th July 2026

Lhasa Apso (Day 4)

It is never easy to take over someone else’s entry over, either for the judge or the exhibitors. I was sorry that Melanie Reed-Peck was unable to continue judging her wonderful entry. I sincerely hope that she will have the opportunity to judge this wonderful breed in the not too distant future. Thank you to the exhibitors for accepting me as their judge, and my decisions with good grace. 

Finally, I would like to thank my two stewards Barry and Liz who waited patiently until I returned from judging the breeds I was scheduled to judge. It must have been a very long day for you both.  

Open Dog (8,0a)

A lovely class of quality males, presented to the highest standard. 

1ST Saunders - Zentarr Don Juan from Bellellen (Mrs S Saunders). Quality male with a masculine head of correct proportions with oval eyes, frontally placed, large nose with plenty of head furnishing, all of which contributed to his wonderful expression. Sturdy with a balanced outline he stood positively fore and aft, holding a level topline both stacked and on the move, well ribbed back. He moved well in all aspects, soundly and unexaggerated. Coat of excellent texture and he was presented and handled well. Res CC

2ND Considine’s - Ch Gallerio Ill Take You Dancin for Denzka JW . Another quality male, this 5-year-olds head was of good proportions, with a lovely expression large nose and plenty of head furnishings. Sturdy and of a lovely size he stood positively fore and aft. He presents a balanced outline with a level topline both stacked and on the move, has a good ribcage and was well ribbed back. He moved soundly in all aspects with a well set and carried tail. Would have liked him to give a little more on the final move. Coat of excellent texture and he was presented and handled well. 

3RD Revillas -Rodriguez - Ch Khumbila Causing Chaos JW (Miss R Revillas Rodriguez)

Veteran Dog (4,1a)

1ST Gillman’s - Bellellen Magic Mike with Mytilene JW This 7 and half year-old male was presented in excellent condition. Masculine head of good proportions with a lovely expression. Sturdy with good forechest and balanced outline, level back and well ribbed back. Balanced profile movement and sound coming and going. Well-presented and handled. 

2ND Sutcliffe’s - Newcliffe Kia-Ora JW. This 8-year-old male is masculine of good proportions with an excellent bite. Acceptable angulations with a good topline and well set and carried tail. Could be a shade shorter in loin. Profile movement was balanced, not as settled coming and going. Presented well. 

3RD Forsyth’s - Nadarley Quartz Hugo 

Special Beginners Dog (0,0a)

Good Citizen Dog Scheme Dog (0,0a)

DOG CC & BOB

As I picked up the entry from Open dog onwards, all the dog class winners up to this class had to be judged in order for me to proceed with judging the dog challenge. From the line up of class winners, I chose the Post Graduate Dog winner Khumbila Centre Stage JW (Miss R Revillas Rodriguez) as my DCC and BOB. This quality male is not quite 2 years of age, and he caught my eye in the line-up. I loved his silhouette on the stack, his size, well arched neck and overall balance. To go over him did not disappoint, his head is of good proportions, oval eyes, well placed, correct bite and a well-furnished head all combined to give this wonderful expression, he just looked through me. He is sturdy with excellent angulations fore and aft, ribcage well ribbed back and he held a level topline both stacked and on the move. In the challenge he really showed off his balanced, free and sound movement, not missing a beat. A very natural, unexaggerated and well-made dog. I was delighted to award him his 1st CC and later Best of Breed. 

Minor Puppy Bitch (2,0a)

1ST Schuckardt’s - Frenchlands Polar Star. This 9-month-old is feminine with a head of good proportions with a lovely oval eye well placed and excellent bite. With good angulations fore and aft, well developed forechest for her age, she held a level topline both stacked and on the move. She is sturdy with a good ribcage that is well ribbed back and moved steadily and soundly in all aspects. She was presented and handled well.   

2ND Huntley’s Fame in The Frame from Deelayne (Mrs A M Huntley) Another 9-month-old puppy who is feminine, very pretty with head of good proportions. She is well ribbed back and held a level topline both stacked and, on the move, with a nicely set and well carried tail. She would benefit in having a little more body throughout. She was well presented and handled. 

Puppy Bitch (7,2a)

1ST Hall’s - Shenedene Hasta La Vista This 9 month old is very pretty with a well proportion head oval eyes frontally placed and an excellent bite. Her overall size appealed as did her well balanced outline. She did not disappoint when I went over her, with good angulations fore and aft, well ribbed back holding a level topline stacked and on the move. She came into her own on the move; in profile her movement was balanced fore and aft, free, effortless and sound in all aspects. Nothing exaggerated about this youngster, a very pleasing picture particularly on the move. Handled and presented well. Best Puppy and Puppy Group 4 

2ND Chesterfield’s - Burnsett Onyx This 9-month-old black female was another one where her size appealed. Her head is of good proportions and is very pretty. She has good angulations fore and aft, a little more forechest would benefit. Her profile movement is balanced and she is sound. Well-presented and handled

3RD Lewis - Deelayne Sherry Darling 

Junior Bitch (3,2a)

1ST Hattrell’s Valento Mystique at Khinjan. This 14-month-old appealed for her size and balance. She has a head of good proportions, correctly placed oval eyes with large nose and excellent bite. Her outline is balanced with good angulations fore and aft with a decent forechest. She is sturdy with a good ribcage that is well ribbed back, holding a level top line both stacked and on the move. On the move her profile movement is balanced, overall free moving and sound in all aspects. Well-presented and handled. Res CC

Yearling Bitch (2,1a)

1ST Carrick’s Jamikasoka Sweet Symphony with Carribae. This 20 month old female has good head proportions with oval eye, correct bite. Sturdy with a decent forechest, ribcage well ribbed back and a level topline both stack and on the move. The profile movement was balanced and she was sound behind. Possibly carrying a shade excess weight. She was well presented and handled. 

Post Graduate Bitch (6,1a)

1ST Clutterbuck’s - Timazinti Gin Fizz. This 2-and-a-half-year-old is feminine with head correct head proportions with dark eyes with plenty of head furnishings. There is a lot to like about this female. A lovely size, sturdy with a lovely outline. With a well-developed chest, good angulations fore and aft and well ribbed back, she stood positively fore and aft and held her topline both stacked and on the move. Profile movement balanced and sound in all aspects. Very natural and well-made, at one with her handler. Presented and handled well.  

2ND Ritchie’s - Cheolview Arabella . This 2 year old is a different balance to 1. Her head proportions are balanced with a lovely expression and correct bite. She has a good forechest, with good angulations fore and aft a good ribcage that is well ribbed back, holding her topline both stacked and on the move. Moves soundly in all aspects. Handled and presented well.  

3RD Lawson’s – Modarra’s Versace 

Limit Bitch (8,3a)

1ST House, Hinchcliffe & Jennings – Jodak’s Summer Party. This 3-and-a-half-year-old is feminine, the darkest of eyes, frontally placed, overall head of good proportion with plenty of head furnishings. Her expression is just wonderful, an air of authority and just looked through me. With a balanced outline she is sturdy, standing positively fore and aft. Well ribbed back and holds a level topline both stacked and on the move. There is nothing exaggerated about this bitch, she moved positively and soundly in all aspects. Handled and presented well with a coat of good texture. 

2ND Crook & Halls - Shenedene Blondi with Charjilliam This girl is also 3 and a half years old is feminine with a lovely expression. Head of correct proportions. She is sturdy and well balanced in outline. She stood positively fore and aft, with decent forechest and ribcage which is well ribbed back while holding a level topline both stacked and on the move. Moved soundly.

3RD Hall & Wiltshire’s - Shenedene Two Faced with Thwaitlake JW 

Open Bitch (7,0a)

This class along with open dog must be one of the strongest of the day. The depth of quality was quite something. 

1ST Barnett & Carter’s -Ch Alamiks Perfect Illusion ShCEx This 5-year-old bitch stood out for her overall balance and size. Going over her, I was not disappointed. Feminine with a head of good proportions, well placed eyes with plenty of head furnishings. Her neck is well arched flowing into well laid shoulders, sturdy with a decent forechest, good ribcage that is well ribbed back. She held her topline both stacked and on the move. On the move she came into her own, moving freely and soundly in all aspects, not missing a beat. Handled and presented well with a coat of good texture. I could watch her move all day and there was nothing overdone or exaggerated about her. Bitch CC.

2ND Hall’s - Ch Shenedene Copy and Paste JW . Another beautiful female over and a half year she is feminine with a lovely expression and well-proportioned head with frontally placed eyes and a good underjaw. Sturdy , correctly angulated fore and aft and well ribbed back holding her topline both stacked and on the move. Her profile movement is balanced free, and she is sound in all aspect. Excellent texture coat and well-presented and handled. 

3RD Saunders - Aust Ch Neokarma Mustang Sally Into Bellellen (Imp Aus) 

Veteran Bitch (1,0a)

1ST 5035 - Ch Khinjan Bellisima JW (Mrs S J Hattrell) This 8-and-a-half-year-old female was presented in excellent condition and is a lovely size. Feminine with correct head proportions and lovely dark eye. Sturdy with a good ribcage that is well ribbed back. Her profile movement is balanced and sound in all aspects, nothing exaggerated about this girl. In excellent coat and presented and handled well. Best Veteran and later place second in the Veteran Group. 

Judge : Yvonne Cannon – Corrlough.