Poole Canine Club

 

 

Poole Canine Club.  Open Show.   17^th May, 2026.

Many thanks to the officers & committee for inviting me to judge here again today, also a big thank you to my super-efficient stewards for the smooth running  of the ring.

Shih Tzu.

Puppy. – (2)0a

1^st – Diffey’s – Marhilway Little Bit Of Edge.

Judged this girl a few months previously & found her then to be upstanding & forward for her age, nothing has changed except she is maturing & developing evenly all over, this time moving on an outside grass surface she still kept well up on her toes, using a swift easy action & showed a strong profile for her young age. BP.

2^nd – Gee’s – J’Adoremy Lion Of Juda.

10mth b/white showing nice masculinity for age, good development & construction all round, strong male features & characteristics proving true quality, difficult to assess movement but when into stride was very sound & balanced, shown in full clean coat & handled well.

P. Grad. – (2)0a

1^st – Hiscock’s – Shidizzle Murray’s Mint.

Another I judged recently & was impressed by his qualities, breed specific traits & happy disposition, developed well & of sound construction throughout, typical masculine head & face fully whiskered, still shows off a strong topline & clean outline, today on the grass he moved with good strength & a determined balanced action, tracking evenly he used himself to best advantage, was turned out in immaculate condition. BoB.

2^nd – Gee’s – J’Adoremy Spirit Lead Me.

Litter sister to 2^nd in puppy & just as lively, cute feminine face lovely dark eyes & nose showing open nostrils, defined stop, of good height & length for age, again, one of nice quality, when settled was better on the move than her brother using a good forward reach covering the ground well with a swift easy action, well handled & cleanly presented.

Open. – (5)0a

1^st – Gee’s – J’Adoremy Red Bounty Forever.

A good class to win, full of quality exhibits which can change places on other occasions but this fully mature male had the edge today, strong & well developed, never faltering topline & outline with tail carried well, even width between legs front & rear which placed themselves four square naturally, fully furnished gold/white coat which flowed lovely on the move.   Res. BoB.

2^nd – Sullivan’s – Santosha Black Charm At Jacquinta.

Female of good development & conformation, one quality exhibit who held her own well in this strong class, jet black eyes & nose, defined stop, ears placed nicely & of correct length, topknot positioned well on skull, good depth of chest & spring of rib, well balanced in outline showing good breed traits & features, moved with a nice length of stride & shown in full natural clean black coat.

3^rd – Sullivan & Diffey’s – Marhilway Driving Edge At Jacquinta.

Eng Toy Terrier.

Open. – (1)0a

1^st – Dennison’s – Ch Ettology Bounteous Barney. Jw.

Star of the show today & what a cracking male specimen of the breed, everything about this boy was flawless, only one in the class but he ticked all the boxes of the breed standard, superb masculine head & face, streamlined body showing lovely angulation & curves giving a classic outline, nothing at all out of place, one in his prime of maturity & a true showman, stood four square naturally, movement was above & beyond taking the initiative instantly he powered around the ring absolutely foot perfect guided with expert handling they were ‘at one’ with each other, then went on to the ultimate accolade of Best in Show. BoB & Toy Grp 1.

CKCS.

Puppy. – (2)1a

1^st – Hawkin’s – Lexody’s Serenity.

Young sweet natured Blenheim girl of 10mths, cute feminine face evenly marked & eyes of correct shape & colour, body of good proportions & development for age all round, moved with a sound steady gait & even stride, cleanly presented with coat coming into nice feathering. BP & Toy P Grp 1.

Yearling. – (1)0a

1^st – Yeates’s – Vonnyisle Vera Lyn With Merryanna.

12mth female I judge a few months prior & is now showing good body development & breed characteristics, lovely feminine face with head showing a nice ‘lozenge’, lots to like about her & moved with balance & soundness with tail carried in true cavalier fashion.

Grad. – (4)1a

1^st – Lewis’s – Carleeto Red Velvet. JW.

Ruby girl of good quality & conformation, hard fit body well-muscled & tight knit, correct shoulder placement that gave her excellent forward reach when moving, good reach of neck going on to a level back & tail coming off correctly, even width between legs, good bend of stifle & laid back on the hocks, very hard to fault as she befits the standard beautifully, superb free flowing movement using plenty of drive, shown in rich ruby full coat & expertly handled. BoB & Toy Grp 2.

2^nd – Yeates’s – Arroline Onyx Of Merryanna.

Black & tan male sporting good masculine face & expression, not overdone, full muzzle & nose, defined stop & gorgeous rich tan markings above his dark hazel eyes, of sound construction & developed all round, nice bend of stifle, well-muscled even rear quarters, moved well animated & with a determined stride, turned out in lovely clean natural coat & sympathetically handled.

3^rd – Hawkin’s – Lexody’s Legacy.

Open. – (5)2a

1^st – Smith’s – Heilagr Maybach.

Class of quality where these exhibits can & will change places on other occasions, this ruby male showed defined masculine qualities & breed-specific traits, ears well placed with good length of leathers & feathering, correct make & shape all round showing a nice breed outline in profile, moved true & sound using good amount of drive from the rear, turned out in clean well-furnished ruby coat & handled with quiet control. Res. BoB.

2^nd – Lewis’s – Vina Minnelli Du Chateau Noblesse Mit Carleeto.

Ruby girl I have judged on a previous occasion when she was a yearling & she still maintains one of the best female heads I have seen, movement is still superb albeit a bit fidgety today on a grass surface, when standing she shows a classy outline & was presented & shown in tip top condition.

3^rd – Blackie & Knapp’s – Cridensa Connor.

Affenpinscher.

Grad. – (2)0a

1^st – Rogers – Lunafox Rose Petal.

Appealing girl of 9mths showing good amount of substance & development for age, upstanding & sturdy using a strong topline well for one so young, clean in outline when standing, movement was swift & true & stood four square naturally, very nice to go over, handled well. BoB & Toy P Grp 3.

2^nd – Rogers – Lunafox Captain Cuddles.

Male of nice maturity, expressive face very typical to the breed, darkest of eyes, fully made-up nose with open nostrils, jet black pigmentation, good width of chest with legs set evenly apart, moved with a steady surefooted action & presented in clean silver coat of correct texture. Res. BoB.

Ch Crested.

Open. – (1)0a

1^st –Lock ’s – Chestnutcres Beam Me Up.

Superb male that was on top of his game today, has really come into his own now, lovely character & temperament, used his ears well to express himself, stood well, showed well at all times, very clean in outline with good curves & angulation all round, very nice male example of the breed, movement was foot perfect & nigh on faultless, presentation was top notch & both he & handler were true professional’s. BoB & Toy Grp 2.

Chih. ( Smooth Coat ).

Grad. – (2)0a

1^st – Skinner’s – Davixity Ay Papi At Mujerosa N.

Young lad with boyish face & sweet expression, happy disposition with tail never stopping, correct headshape & earset, well developed & muscled all round, shows a good bend of stifle & level topline, correct height & length giving a nice outline, moved with a free & true action. BoB.

2^nd – Brackstone’s – Rafmor Pure In Heart Per Picklesberry.

Dainty girl with endearing well filled out feminine face & defined head, tight compact body not overdone in any way, legs well placed under body with feet facing forwards, good spring of ribs & tuckup of loin, stood well back on her hocks, moved with a steady controlled gait, shown in lovely tight clean coat. Res. BoB.

Chih. (Long Coat ).

Grad. – (1)0a

1^st – Skinner’s – Mujerosa Miss Tallulah.

Female of correct proportions, very lively & alert, feminine head, good length of neck well placed into shoulders, straight back going down to correct tail set & tail carriage, moved well covering the ground with a balanced & swift action, shown in nice fully mature clean coat of correct texture with good amount of  feathering. B.o.B.

Open. – (2)1a

1^st – Skinner’s – Mujerosa Lucky For Me. JW.

Male I have judged on a previous occasion & today he is more mature & settled to size, of good development & construction yet maintaining his daintiness as a Toy dog, elbows kept tight into his shoulders, deep chest, correct length of leg going down to neat forward facing feet, moved with fair speed & drive, turned out in full soft coat of lovely dark colour & cream markings. Res. BoB.

Pug.

Sp Yearling. – (2)1a

1^st – Kelsall & Kelsall’s – Kelbrend Peach Reserve.

Appealing young fawn female developed well for age, correct feminine head, nice dark eye & expressive face with lovely dark masking on her face, muzzle & ears, head placed well onto shoulder, good body shape which showed a nice outline when stood, movement was difficult to assess as she wasn’t playing ball, lovely presentation & handling.

P Grad. – (3)0a

1^st – Kelsall & Kelsall’s –Flaikwell Damson Jam.

Fawn girl of good age & maturity, nice dark shading on her face & well-padded muzzle, typical soft pug expression, correct headshape & earset, body of good substance compact & tight knit, overall height & length showed a balanced outline true to standard, ample bone & muscle all round, moved even & true tracking well fore & aft, presented & shown to best advantage. Res. BoB.

2^nd – Kelsall & Kelsall’s – Kelbrend Mister Marmalade.

Male of good size & definition, cheeky masculine face & features with lovely black masking & dark eyes, real ‘cobby’ type with ample muscle all round, very lively & fit for age, stood four square with even width between legs front & rear, nice double curl on his tail, moved with verve & good animation when settled, shown in tight clean fawn coat.

3^rd – Miller’s – Paddy Picture Perfect.

Open. – (2)0a

1^st – Kelsall & Kelsall’s – Kelbrend Dreamy Duchess.

One I have had the pleasure of judging before & today she deserved well deserved her award, real grown up girl with lots to like about her, well filled out muzzle, full feminine headshape with lovely dark shaded wrinkles on forehead, deep wide forechest, strong shoulders with elbows tight to her body, of good substance & definition, good width between legs & defined second thigh, still moved with a natural steady rolling gait using nice drive from behind, cleanly presented in clear fawn coat. BoB.

2^nd – Kelsall & Kelsall’s – Kelbrend Peach Reserve.

A.V.N.S.C. TOY.

Puppy. – (3)0a

1^st – French & Ward’s – Bincombefarm The Demiguise. (Pom)

6mth young black girl with brown puppy shading, a real cutie, wide round darkest of eyes, super foxy expression, alert & attentive, good qualities all round for one so young, evenly spaced legs, compact body & tight feet, moved very even & true with good stepping action, handled with quiet sympathy. Best avnsc Toy P. & P Grp 2.

2^nd – Skinner’s – Somergemz Mister Tibbs. (Jap Chin)

Appealing young male of 10mths, alert & attentive,  growing & developing at just the right stage for age, showing correct breed characteristics & traits, coming into nice amount of coat with profuse tail carried well over his back, moved with a confident striding action & gently handled.

Sp Yearling. – (2)0a

1^st – French & Ward’s – Bincombefarm The Griffin. (Pom)

Litter brother to 1^st in last class with very similar expression & breed traits, correct height & length for age, good amount of bone on the leg going down to tight round forward facing feet, used a good striding action on the move, presented in full profuse cream/orange puppy coat, what’s not to like about a Pom.

2^nd – Hill’s – Vivo Wizz. (It. Greyhound)

12mth young boy showing nice qualities all round, kind dark eyes & correct length of muzzle, slim slender body showing a clean outline, still very young in attitude difficult to assess when moving, shown in lovely condition & kindly handled.

Grad. – (1)0a

1^st – Thatcher’s – Devonia’s Florence. (Bol)

Well-presented female of nice make & shape, square in outline & pleasing to the eye, good length of neck well placed into shoulders, tight elbows, shown in clean natural coat with lovely texture, very true to standard & of sound construction & conformation all round, moved with balance & precision on this outdoor surface. Res. Avnsc Toy.

Open. – (2)0a

1^st – Beech’s – Hollinsclose Love Story. (Lowchen)

Really nice female example of the breed, defined face & head showing all features in true context, correct round dark eyes, forequarters well covered with profuse natural coat & tight round neat feet well feathered, moved superbly with a good length of stride & swift even action. Best avnsc Toy.

2^nd – Thatcher’s – Kobanyai Pelyhes Odin With Devonia. (Bol)

Male of good age & maturity, masculine face & head not overdone, darkest of eyes & nose showing jet black pigmentation, height & length of body of correct dimensions & is balanced to the eye in profile, shown in lovely natural full coat of correct texture with good undercoat, bit fidgety on the move today as dealing with windy weather wasn’t quite his forte.

 A.V. TOY.

Puppy. – (8)5a

1^st – Rogers – Lunafox Cherry Blossom Baby. (Affen)

Impressive young girl of just 9mths, typical face & expression, everything about her is to the Standard, appealing face with correct features & wide open nostrils, very balanced in outline, super coat of nice texture, stood four square, moved even & true with good stepping action, lots to like about her.

2^nd – Hawkin’s – Lexody’s Legacy. (CKCS)

10mth young Blenheim girl with sweet expression & balanced facial features & correct lozenge on forehead, ears well placed with good length of leathers feathered nicely, body of good substance & muscletone for age, steady & sound when moving shown in full clean coat.

3^rd – Skinner’s – Somergemz Mister Tibbs. (Jap Chin)

Sp Yearling. – (7)3a

1^st – Kelsall & Kelsall’s – Kelbrend Peach Reserve. (Pug)

2^nd – Hawkin’s – Lexody’s Legacy. (ckcs)

3^rd – Skinner’s – Somergemz Mister Tibbs. (Jap Chin)

Sp Vet. – (11)3a

1^st – Lewis’s – Carleeto Satine. (CKCSs)

Black & tan lady of 9yrs who still holds herself well, clean clear eyes & open nostrils, rich tan markings not faded with age, strong body of good substance not having extra weight on & tight joints proving she can still move well with an even freedom of stride.

2^nd – Lane’s – Ch. Starleisha Midnight Kiss. ShCex. (Havanese)

At over 7yrs young this lady is looking good, holds herself well using a level topline & strong outline still, in fit condition not showing any signs of wear & tear, supple joints, moved with lots of energy & freedom in her stride, shown, as ever with this exhibitor, in full natural immaculate clean coat.

3^rd – Faithfull’s – Ch. Hamlock The Conspirator At Jonevelyn, ShCm Vw. (Affen)

Toy Group.

Grp 1. – Dennison’s – Ch Ettology Bounteous Barney. Jw. (ETT)

Grp 2. – Lock ’s – Chestnutcres Beam Me Up. (Ch Crested)

Grp 3. – Hancock’s – Coton Karma’s Shoot Me Down Bear At Cindaires. (Coton)

Young male of teen age fully coated in lovely white immaculate coat, good body development & nice make & shape all round, held his own well in the Group ring not fazed just moved with a determined positive attitude, a quality example.

Grp 4. – Lewis’s – Carleeto Red Velvet. Jw. (CKCS)

Toy Puppy Group.

P grp 1. – Hawkin’s – Lexody’s Serenity. (CKCS)

P grp 2. – French & Ward’s – Bincombefarm The Demiguise. (Pom)

P grp 3. – Rogers – Lunafox Rose Petal. (Affen)

 

 

 

                                                                                             Judge.  Chris Toynton