Newark & District Canine Society

Newark & District Canine Society

Judge Results: Anthony Allen (Allenie)

Saturday, 21 February 2026

I was thrilled to be invited to judge Best in Show at Newark and District Canine Society, I am grateful to the group judges who sent some super dogs through to the BIS competition. To my super stewards who guided me through and enabled everything to run so smoothly.

For Best In Show I selected the most superb Rhodesian Ridgeback Ch Priorpark Proof in Pudding JW, who I thought was fabulous, she just flowed round the ring and really scored for breed type, I could not deny her the top spot. For Reserve Best in Show I selected English Toy Terrier (Black and Tan) Witchstone Nasabe Strikes Back JW who again I thought was really exciting, on the final run off he really lifted his game and just drove around the ring and took the runner up spot against the top class Puli, who I liked very much but was tiring a little.

Unfortunately the puppy gundog group winner was unable to stay and the Utility group winner is owned by some very close friends, so they sportingly did a lap of honour. My Best Puppy in Show was awarded to the Affenpinscher Carycares Hot to Go, who came in the ring with such attitude I could not get past her, her handler got the most out of her and her personality shone, and she clearly was enjoying herself in the ring, so important at this tender age. For Reserve Best Puppy in Show I selected the very typy Norfolk Terrier Watercroft Sticky Affair. Another with great attitude and a real terrier personality, she gave her handler a bit of a hard time but at the essential moments was totally on point and made sure I could not overlook her.

My Best Veteran in Show was an old favourite of mine in Ch Woolytop The Wherryman ShCM ShCEx VW, the Bedlington Terrier, it’s a while since I last judged him and I think he has just got better with age like a fine wine, I could not deny him the top spot. For Reserve Best Veteran in Show I selected another old favourite in Sh Ch Vizslanya Sziena JW ShCEx OSW VW, Hungarian Vizsla who I have previously awarded a CC to, another who looked great today.

A.V. Rare Breeds

Puppy

Entries: 4 Absentees: 1

1ST Albionspitz Beatrix (Mrs H Baker) Eurasier. Best Puppy

A lot to like about this lady, just rising 1 year and progressing in all the right directions. I liked her shape, size and overall proportions and today she really scored in movement to take the class. Head piece is well developed, pleasing eyes, ears well set to give a feminine expression. Good through the neck, body well made and balanced angulations front and rear, held her topline well.

2ND Bouvibear Rockefeller Gem (Miss T L & Mr C M Adkin & Pickering) Catalan Sheepdog.

Another pleasing youngster, nine months and good overall shape and size. Good head piece, lovely dark eyes, ears set on correctly, well developed neck into a good front assembly. Good through the body with level topline and quarters developing nicely. Correct double dewclaws. Not as together as the winner today in front action, which cost her the class.

3RD Lazurniy Bereg (Miss L V Poxon) Russian Toy.

Junior

Entries: 7 Absentees: 2

1ST Un Ami Falcor del Somni Catala to Bouvibear (Imp Deu) Nld Jch (Miss T L & Mr C M Adkin & Pickering) Catalan Sheepdog. BOB

Smart youngster who is developing in all the right directions. I liked his head piece, which is well developed, his eyes are dark and his ears are well feathered giving a pleasing expression. Strong well muscled neck into well assembled front. Stands on good legs and neat feet. Well-made in body, topline level and held throughout. Well developed quarters, coat in good condition. Moved very well to take this place.

2ND Estjak Valley Zezere (Lady S & Mr A Mckinlay & Johnson) Estrella M.D.

Another lovely exhibit, just not as together as the winner today. She presents a balanced outline on the stack with correct proportions. Her head is feminine with a good eye, strong neck in to a well made front, stands on good well boned legs and well padded feat. Body developing well, level topline, hindquarters well developed with a good width of thigh. Lot to like about her but she needs to come together on the move to complete the picture.

3RD Shishalee’s I’m Too Sexy (Mrs J A Wakefield) Russian Toy

Post Graduate

Entries: 4 Absentees: 2

1ST Un Ami Falcor del Somni Catala to Bouvibear (Imp Deu) Nld Jch (Miss T L & Mr C M Adkin & Pickering) Repeat.

2ND Eliterosess Niffler at Brokinla (Miss C Parsons) Eurasier.

Good head on this one, wedge shape with good taper to muzzle, well set eyes and correctly shaped ears. Well made through the neck into a well-made front, good through the body, good depth and well sprung ribs. Moderate rear assembly, tail set on well, in super coat and condition. Moved out well with plenty of drive, just a shade untidy behind today.

A.V. Open

Entries: 5 Absentees: 2

1ST Kayarrach Wish Upon A Star (Ms S L & Mr A D & Mrs R & Mr K Mckinlay & Johnson & Hall & Hall) Estrella M.D. RBOB

I liked this lady a lot, thought she was very elegant. Black masked fawn. She has super substance. Her head is well made with parallel planes, super dark eyes which are well shaped, good breadth of skull, strong muzzle all giving a feminine expression. Neat ears which are well set. Stands on well boned legs and super feet. Strong in neck with well coated ruff, well assembled front. Well made in body, held her topline well, tail set on correctly. Well made hindquarters, moved out well to win the class and Reserve Best Rare Breed.

2ND Hightimbers Oreo Cookie (Mrs J & Mr D Robinson & Brown) Hovawart.

Another smart lady who was presented to perfection, stood superbly well. She has a lovely head piece, enhanced by a dark oval eye, well-proportioned head giving a feminine expression. Neck of good length and well set in to well laid shoulders. Stands on good straight legs and compact feet. Good through the body and well made quarters which gave a picture of balance. Moved out well with a super profile action, just a tad untidy up and down which cost her the class.

3RD Ollarena’s Yasnaja at Shishalee (Ms L Wakefield) Russian Toy.

Jack Russell Terrier

Puppy Entries: 5 Absentees: 0

1ST Lindcoly Miss Minnie at Airytykes (Miss R Tester) BP

Young bitch 10 months old, she has a feminine head and expression, good eyes and ears well placed. Well-made in body with good proportions, slightly long in loin. Good back end on her. Moved out well to take the class, would have liked her a little tighter in elbow. Good coat.

2ND Lindcoly Princess Tiana (Miss A Fincham)

Another typy puppy who looks smart on the stack but needed to settle on the move to complete the picture. She had good overall balance, needs to settle in front. Head well made, good width with a strong muzzle. Dark eyes and good ears, which were carried well. Good through the body, chest oval and spannable, well developed quarters. Coat in good condition.

3RD Kaszavolgyi-Furge Kiara of Campionfield (Imp Hun) (Miss C Rushforth)

Junior Entries: 2 Absentees: 1

1ST Adoraden Jack of Diamonds (Miss C Rushforth)

11 months old and progressing in all the right directions, pleasing headpiece, dark eye, well set ears. Good through the neck, decent lay back of shoulder, well made in body, oval chest and ribs springing nicely, spannable. Level topline and good quarters for age. Moved out well with a typical action.

Post Graduate Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1ST Jackpack Thru The Lens TAF (Miss K L Latcham) RBOB

I liked this two year old chap who today was superbly presented and well handled. Very smart stood. I like his headpiece which was well proportioned with a good eye. Scored in front angulation, good spring to his ribs, level back, a shade long in loin. Quarters well made, stifles well bent and low set hocks. Coat in good condition. Moved out well with a ground covering gait. Delighted to award him Reserve Best of Breed.

2ND Jackopeaks Peaches Legacy (Mrs D & Miss W Kay & Smith)

Feminine bitch of 22 months with an alert expression, pleasing head with almond shaped eyes, good pigmentation. Skull is flat and she has neat ears. Good through the body, would have liked her a little tighter in elbow, level back, good spring of ribs and spannable. Rear angulation matches the front. Moved out well with a free striding action.

3RD Dancing in The Dark at Robythorn (Mr D I & Mrs J A Thornley & Smith)

Open Entries: 3 Absentees: 1

1ST Fast Love with Locheil ShCEx (Mr D I & Mrs J A Thornley & Smith) BOB

This dog is a sound mover who won the class on movement. Heavier set dog, his head is correctly proportioned, eyes almond shaped and dark. He has balanced angulation front and rear with a level back. Moved out well with a ground covering action, good up and down and in profile. Coat in good condition.

2ND Blazingjacks Best Mate with Jackopeaks (Mrs D Kay)

Another smart dog, I liked his head and expression, ears are well placed. Decent angulation front and rear, he has depth of forechest, and his ribs are well sprung, a little long in loin. Good quarters, moderately bent stifles. Moves out well in profile just a little untidy as he came toward me today. Shown in excellent condition and well presented.

Parson Russell Terrier

Open Entries: 6 Absentees: 4

1ST Ch Deglacobs Rebecca Riot by Pacolito JW (Mr M & Mrs J Baker)

A privilege the judge this 2 year old lady, she just stood out today. Super head piece on her, wedge shaped head, dark eye and v shaped ear all combining to give a typical expression. Clean through the neck into long sloping shoulders, tight elbows, good body proportions ribs well back and spannable. Well-made quarters, moved freely covering the ground with ease. I wasn’t surprised to see she already has her title. BOB and later watch her win Group 2, congratulations.

2nd Bloultmoor True Delight

I was amazed to be told this lady was 14 years old, what a good lasting breed, she certainly belies those years and showed the youngsters how to move. Lovely head piece on her, expressive dark eyes and well set on ears. Thank you for bringing her, she was a pleasure to judge.

Whippet

Puppy Entries: 7 Absentees: 1

1ST Citycroft Not My First Rodeo at Runforest (Miss M Dillon)

Handsome fawn boy who captured my attention on the stack, super head piece long and lean, super neck in to well set shoulders. Standing on well boned legs and good feet. Well made in body, good depth for his age, good through the loin. Hindquarters developing nicely, stifles well bent. Standing over a lot ground. Super on the move with a long easy stride. My Reserve Best of Breed and Best Puppy.

2ND Supetas Too Glam to Giva Damn (Mrs S M & Mrs F S Mycroft & Spademan)

I was really captivated with this 6 month old fawn lady, she has all the essentials in the right place and did not disappoint when I got my hands on her. She has the most pretty feminine head and super expression, enhanced by oval eyes, ears well set, super neck in to well laid shoulders, standing on straight well boned legs. Moved out well but just needs to find her feet to complete the picture which I am sure she will do as she matures.

3RD Aarminias Made in Chelsea at Ramita (Miss A & Mrs A Chaytor & Halliday)

Junior Entries: 2 Absentees: 1

1ST Burglade Bow and Arrow for Whipwey (Mrs P E Cole)

This 10 month old chap was placed in the puppy class but got his head together much more in this class and moved much better. Good overall shape and size, head pleasing, ears need to settle. Well-made in body, with a nice rear assembly. He is coming together nicely and once he settles on the move it will complete the picture.

Post Graduate Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1ST Nevedith Hi Jinks (Miss E W Newton)

Not the most confident of ladies but presented a super picture on the stack. Balanced head of good proportions, well-shaped with a lovely eye. Well-made front assembly, depth to her forechest, defined tuck up, good through the loin. Quarters well made with a decent bend of stifle. Decent action on the move, just needs to up her confidence and find her feet to complete the picture.

2ND Flerrow Rydings Romances (Mrs S R Hope)

Upstanding chap, I wouldn’t want him any bigger. I like his head piece, long neck in to well placed shoulders. He has well developed chest, good tuck up. Well made quarters, stifles well bent. Moved out well with plenty of drive but not as tidy as the winner in front action.

Open

Entries: 11 Absentees: 4

1ST Ch Zoraden Gossip Girl JW (Miss A Morland)

Where do I start, what a find, just the loveliest of girls. A beautiful head and expression, super oval eye and rose shaped ears. Strong through the neck in to well set shoulders, good front angulation and return of upper arm. She has depth to her chest, and her ribs are well sprung, defined tuck up and a gentle arch over the loin. Super quarters with well bent stifles and hocks are well let down. She just glided around the ring with a free gait. I thought she was superb and not surprised to see she has a title. My Best of Breed and later delighted to watch her awarded Group 2. Thank you for bringing her.

2ND Nevedith Hi Jack (Ms G & Mr K Samria & Bridgman - Lewis)

Another good dog, 2 years old and just not quite as tidy in front as the winner, head well proportioned of good shape. Long neck in to well laid shoulders. Well-made in body, super curves, depth to chest and tuck up. Well-made quarters which were moderately angulated. Moved out well, scored in profile, but wasn’t quite as fluid as the winner or the puppy in the challenge today.

3RD Lolani Ride A Wild Trail JW (Mrs D Bowsher)

A.V. Pearl Crocker Memorial Stakes - A.V. Puppy Dog Entries: 29 Absentees: 0

1ST Dylsonleigh Titan for Pattilands (Miss R & Mrs J Pattison)

Super yellow male who presented a super clean outline, I loved his masculine head and expression, strong reach of neck which led into well placed shoulders. Good depth of chest for his age, stands on well boned legs and the best of feet. Correct body proportions, ribs springing nicely. Quarters well angulated, with a correct bend of stifle and well let down hocks. Really together on the move for his age, with good accuracy of footfall. In full coat, which gave him the finish to complete the picture.

2ND Watercroft Sticky Bud (Mrs R Gee)

9-month-old with lots to like about him. Presented with a good balanced outline. Headpiece is well developed for his age and should finish well. He has a good front assembly with well laid-back shoulders, firm in body and short coupled. Quarters well developed for her age. Excellent coat texture.

3RD Kelmorespitz Dark Magic (Miss L C Thomas)

A.V. Pearl Crocker Memorial Stakes - A.V. Puppy Bitch Entries: 52 Absentees: 0

1ST Kalaju Dream A Little Dream (Mr A & Mrs J Wilkinson) O.E.S.

I really liked this young lady, she has a balanced outline, good head, strong muzzle. She has a super feminine expression enhanced by dark eyes. Well constructed front, good angulation and well boned legs. Body developing well for her age, rising topline and a well angulated rear. Stifles well turned and hocks are low set. In super coat and condition, excellent on the move with good drive.

2ND Mickleview Lay Down Sally (Mrs E & Mr W Scott) Bedlington T.

Another exciting youngster but still a little raw. She has a pleasing headpiece with a super dark eye giving a feminine expression. Well constructed front, stands on well boned legs and correct hare feet, depth to chest and flat ribbed. Good quarters, moved out well once she settled, In good coat and condition.

3RD Keljaru Taif Rose at Teuschon (Mrs J Mclaren) Irish Setter.

A.V. Pearl Crocker Memorial Stakes - A.V. Junior Entries: 44 Absentees: 0

1ST Schnaustar Edge of Glory JW (Ms D White) Min. Schnauzer.

I liked this 14 month old lady, she has a lovely head and expression with good furnishings, she has a pretty head and expression, ears set on well and a lovely dark eye. Neck into shoulders is good, she stands on well boned legs, depth to forechest and well made in body, square in shape and good angulation front and rear. She moved out well to win this competitive class.

2ND Pajanbeck Hold My Halo (Mr P & Mrs J & Miss S & Mrs V Egginton & Egginton & Egginton & Davis) F.C.R.

A nice type of bitch who I liked for shape and outline. Head of good shape, shoulders well placed and a good return of upper arm. Still needs to drop into her front but will do that as she matures. Super through the body, correct spring of ribs firm loin and level topline. Very sound on the move, handled to advantage.

3RD Charids Queen of Hearts (Miss C Spanias) Chow.

A.V. Pearl Crocker Memorial Stakes - A.V. Open Entries: 51 Absentees: 0

1ST Wispafetes Give Us A Twirl (Miss F & Miss S Wilson & Gibbons) Aus. Shepherd.

Very smart tri Australian Shepherd bitch, scored on movement today with a smooth and easy stride to win the competitive class. I liked her proportions and overall balance, her head is feminine and she has an alert expression. Good front assembly, good depth to her chest and she held her topline throughout. Really handled to advantage.

2ND Sh Ch Eusanit Ever Fallen in Love (Miss R Blair) N.S.D.T.R.

One who has done well under me before and lovely to see her again, carrying the title she so deserves. Her head is feminine with a typical wedge shape, good breadth of skull and well set on ears. Has an alert expression. Good front assembly, shoulders well laid and stands on good straight legs and neat feet. Good body proportions, enough depth of chest, level topline. Quarters well made, stifles well bent. Scores in movement with a positive jaunty action.

3RD Sh Ch Highforce All or Nothing JW ShCEx OSW (Ms E M Bradley) Hun.Viz.