- Show Date: 27/05/2026
- Show Type: Open/Limited/Sanction
- Judged by: Ed Casey Contact Judge
- Published Date: 28/08/2026
Reading & District Kennel Association
BIS – Sh Ch Nyllaup Ayoka Pearl for Grakar JW
Irish Water Spaniel bitch I judged as a raw minor puppy and awarded her the RCC. She appealed then and is even better now. Of medium size and compact in body. She has a beautiful head, eyes, and expression. Her front, bone, and feet are excellent. Her topline is firm, the ribs are well-sprung and carried well back, and she is compact through the loin. She has moderate rear angulation and moves positively, showing a good profile action. Her coat is of super quality, displaying typical dense, crisp ringlets. Immaculately presented and quietly and sympathetically handled.
RBIS Sophspot Whirlwind JW
Dalmatian bitch with an excellent outline, beautifully marked and conditioned. Head of pleasing length, dark eyes, and intelligent expression. Long neck arched and leading to well-placed shoulders. She is just right for bone and stands on excellent catlike feet. Toned body with ribs well sprung muscular loin. Tail well set and carried. Excels on the move with an easy rhythmic action.
BPIS Benatone Love Locket
Maltese bitch with a super outline. Beautiful head with well rounded skull, stop well defined, dark oval eyes with dark haloes, really appealing expression. Neck of correct length into well laid shoulders, compact body, tail carried over her back. Impresses on the move with excellent carriage. In immaculate order, BPIS.
RBPIS Amaffrey Rita Skeeter
Dachshund, Miniature smooth haired. Liked her head proportions and dark almond shaped eyes. Strong neck, well angulated front with elbows set close to body. Ribbed well back to short, strong loin. Shown in excellent body and muscletone and moves out with a good action.
BVIS Ch Shahzad Zaki Ter Dolen (Imp Bel)
Saluki male whom I liked his proportions. Has a long and masculine head. Long neck. Shoulders of good lenght and well positioned. Deep and well filled front. Correct spring of rib and firm through the loin. Well muscled rear with well bent stifles. Impresses on the move in profile.
RBVIS Ch Rhubisk Dressed to Impress at Tibbygold
Tibetan spaniel bitch who is now ten years old and belies her age. Pleasing head, well-proportioned with good eye shape and color, high set ears. Neck of good length, pleasing forehand, firm in topline, tail high set and carried, moves straight and true covering the ground with ease in profile. Coat of pleasing texture beautifully presented.
AFGHAN HOUND
PUPPY (1, 0abs)
1st Webb's MADELION LADY DEMENTER
Head of good length, slight stop, dark eyes and low set ears. Neck of good length, quite well-placed shoulders. Level back, short in loin. Well-muscled all through and in firm condition. Stifles well turned, gave her handler a hard time on the move. BP
POST GRADUATE (1, 0abs)
1st Bellringer's CLOUDSIDE EBONY PRINCE AT JOHDA JW
Black brindle who has immediate impact for his excellent outline. Typical head and expression, muscular neck into long sloping shoulders well positioned. Firm in topline, tail well set and carried. His hocks are well let down, and he is in fit condition. Beautifully presented coat. Adolescent and still needing a little more body but could not be denied BOB on his excellent profile action.
OPEN (1, 0abs)
1st Bellringers PRAMYA KEEP YOUR EYES ON ME (IMP FIN) JW
Judged this bitch as a youngster and did well for her then. Well proportioned all through and of pleasing size. Skull of good length, dark eyes. Strong neck of good length. Well muscled body, broad compact loin. Strong hindquarters, stifles well turned. Long coat of pleasing texture, well presented, moved out positively.
BASSET FAUVE DE BRETAGNE
PUPPY O entries
POST GRADUATE (1, 0abs)1st Allenby's REVENITE SERGEANT WILSON FOR RANGALI
Just out of puppy and one with a very typical head and expression. Ears well set. Stands on well boned legs and excellent feet. Firm, well developed ribs carried well back. Tail well set and carried. Moved soundly and shown in a good coat of pleasing texture.
OPEN 0 entries
GREYHOUNDJUNIOR 0 entries
POST GRADUATE (1, 1abs)
OPEN (2, 2abs)
WHIPPET
PUPPY (5, 2abs)
1st Morland & Soffe ZORADEN MEANT TO BEAVER
Well balanced bitch, pleasing head, dark eyes, typical ears. Neck of good length, shoulders quite well placed. Correct for bone and with excellent feet. Pleasing ribbing. Excellent rear angulation. Moved out very well with a good profile.
2nd Sheperd OSTERFEN IZUMI WITH OXANA
More immature in terms of maturity and development. Pleasing head and eye shape, neck of good length, pleasing front. A little longer cast in body, still needing more body. Pleasing rear well angulated and muscled, moved out well in all directions.
3rd Bowsher SILKRIDGE IN BLACK AND WHITE
JUNIOR (3, 1 abs)
1st Musty DEROHAN THREEFOURFIVE TO BUEBEZI
Pale brindle with an excellent head of good length and pleasing eye shape and colour. Shapely outline. Chest deep, ribs well sprung. Balanced angulation and shown in excellent muscletone. Moved out positively fore and aft, could have a little more freedom in profile.
2nd Saxby SANDSPRING SOPHIA LOREN
Pleasing head properties/ Quite well-proportioned body, longer in loin, well bodied. Stands on fine bone and excellent feet. Muscular rear but could be firmer in hind movement.
POST GRADUATE (4, 2abs)
1st Bentley FLOWERSWOOD HERCULE BY MOON
Brindle dog with an excellent head and eye shape. Neck of good length, pleasing front angulation, just right for bone and with excellent feet. Deep in body, excellent topline, tail well set and carried. Well angulated quarters, well-muscled and moving out very well in all directions with good freedom in profile. Just carrying a touch too much body here.
2nd Osborne DEROHAN DARK ANGEL
Black and white who is well grown. Head of good length. Neck of medium length, moderate front angulation. Enough bone and good feet. Body has good depth. Well-muscled throughout. Could move more positively fore and aft.
OPEN (2, 1abs)
1st ZORADEN MASTER BAKER JW
Upstanding dog with a pleasing outline. Long, lean head, bright eyes of correct shape. Strong neck, pleasing front assembly, bone and feet. Deep in body, ribbed well back and firm through the loin. Well angulated rear with stifles well bent. Shown in optimum condition and moving out very positively in all directions. BOB
PUG
PUPPY 0 entries
JUNIOR (1, 0abs)
1st Ede-Rolfe CROFTREN ALL THAT JAZZ
Well-conditioned bitch of of pleasing size and overall balance. Dark eyes, quite large and of correct shape. Ears well set but a touch on the large side. Strong neck, strong well boned legs and good feet. Cobby in body, high set tail carried correctly. Moved out well and showed to advantage.
POST GRADUATE (1, 0abs)
1st Monk’s ROXMARR GRAND STAND AT ZOANT
Mature male that appeals in head and eye shape. His eys are dark and pleasing shape with a typical expression. Small ears high set. Strong neck, shoulders quite well positioned, straight well boned legs. Firm well ribbed body, firm topline and high set tail. Shown in excellent condition and impresses on the move especially in profile. RBOB.
OPEN (1, 0abs)
1st Monk’s CH MACMOORE STAND AND DELIVER OF ZOANT JW
Quality dog who presents a typical outline standing and moving. Excellent head and eye, thin small ears high set. Stands on well boned legs and excellent feet. Broad in chest, cobby body, firm and well-muscled, strong well-muscled rear he used well in profile. BOB
FINNISH LAPPHUND
PUPPY (2, 0abs)
1st Ellis & Crosby LOUNATUULI AURORA LYYRA
Of pleasing overall size and proportions. Skull well-proportioned, well-defined stop. Dark eyes of pleasing colour. Neck of medium length, moderate angulation and bone. Body of good depth, muscular all through with moderate tuck up. Pleasing tail set and carriage. Moved out positively in profile.
2nd Ellis LOUNATUULI AURORA LUMNONOVA
Litter mate to 1 and similar in many respects. Skull correctly balanced and with well-defined stop, ears a little on the large side. Shown in good body and coat condition, not quite as well angulated as 1 and a little more erratic moving in all directions.
JUNIOR (3, 0abs)
1st Birks SAMITE TAIGA OF SOTKA (IMP EST)
Of pleasing size and well proportioned. Typical in head and expression, perhaps a little bold in eye shape. Strong neck of medium length, shoulders quite well positioned and with well boned legs. Firm back, moderate ribbing. Ok tailset. Moves on a positive stride with a brisk action.
2nd Ellis & Crosby Lounatuuli Aurora Lyyra
As previous class.
3rd Ellis Lounatuuli Aurora Lumonova
POST GRADUATE (3, 1 abs)
1st Fowler WHINFOSS KESANLEHVISTO AT LAPINRUSKA JW (AI)
Bitch of medium size and substance, appealing in head and eye. Well-constructed. Stands on well boned legs and feet. Firm in back, muscular loin. Tail well set and carried. Moves very well in profile, a little close behind. Shown in excellent coat and condition. RBOB
2nd Daly WHINFOSS KESANSOTURI (AI)
Of pleasing overall proportions, neat ears, eyes of good color, moderate stop. Stands on well boned legs and feet. Moves out steadily in all directions with a good action.
OPEN (4, 1abs)
1st Jackson’s CH/BEL CH ELBERETH UNISIEPPARI JW BW25
Of a good type and well proportioned. Excellent skull and well set ears, maybe a little large. Dark eyes and eye rims. Good rise of neck, well set. Strong neck with shoulders which are well positioned. Firm in topline, well set and carried tail. Strong muscular quarters which she uses well on the move. Moved with a good length of stride.
2nd Ellis & Crosby TABANYARUU BOREALIS BOO
Well-proportioned masculine male of good size and proportions but not overdone. Stands on well boned legs. Muscular neck and firm well conditioned body, pleasing tail set and carriage. Moves positively but not with the action of 1. Well presented.
3rd Daly TABANYARUU BOREALIS BLIZ
MARK COCOZZA MEMORIAL MINOR PUPPY STAKES
A.V. MINOR PUPPY DOG (22, 13abs)
1st Currie’s Faehat Panama
Of pleasing size and proportions, I liked his head properties and dark round eye. Short neck, straight forelegs, well sprung ribs and a firm topline. Moved soundly in all directions. Coat of good texture well presented.
2nd Tamilanda Staropramen for Akoni
Liver spotted Dalmatian, excellent head and eye shape, pleasing eye colour. Neckl of medium length and with well-made front. Correct for bone and cat like feet. Firm well-conditioned body, excellent topline. Moves out freely, tail carriage could be better.
3rd Strettonhill Kooky Monster
A.V. MINOR PUPPY BITCH (33, 17abs)
1st Jerseywood Love In The Dark
Well-constructed border collie with a typical outline, excellent dark eyes. Pleasing forehand, bone and feet, firm topline which never faltered standing or moving. Moves out very positively in all directions.
2nd Rangali Columbia
Well-made PBGV with a typical head and eye, straight forelegs, good ribbing. Firm topline and tail well set carried. Moves positively in all directions, just needs to fill all through as yet.
3rd Bellablake Get Lucky with Clifcastle
MARK COCOZZA MEMORIAL PUPPY STAKES
A.V. PUPPY DOG (15, 10abs)
1st Waterley Soldier of Love
Well balanced and constructed Tibetan Terrier dog who was BPD under me at Bath recently and impressed again here. Squarely built with firm level topline and high set tail correctly carried. Impresses on the move with his sound effortless action.
2nd Strettonhill Kooky Monster
Golden Retriever dog with an impressive profile. Pleasing head and expression, dark eyes and pigment, well-constructed front and standing on good bone and feet. Well-turned stifles and hocks well let down. Moves very well in all directions, just needs a little more confidence.
3rd Myter Moonlight Shadow
A.V. PUPPY BITCH (23, 18abs)
1st Lireva's Waltzing Matilda
Appealing head and expression with dark oval shaped eyes and strong pigmentation. Compact body, straight forelegs. Compact and well bodied, high set tail, correctly carried. Moved very well in all directions and beautifully presented.
2nd Debbollinby Crafty Ideas for Simberger
Leonberger whom presents a very good profile. Appealing head, obviously feminine, skull of correct proportions. Well angulated front and rear with ribs well developed. Firm in topline with tail well set and carried.
3rd Dolce Vita Selection Dragon Tail with Shawmut (imp Ita)