Kington Horse Show And Agricultural Society

Kington Horse Show and Agricultural Society Open Dog Show

12th September 2026

Thank you to the committee for inviting me to judge, you put on a really great show. Also a huge thank you to the exhibitors, I had some fabulous dogs to judge.

Retriever (Curly Coated)

Open 2 (2 absent)

Retriever (Flat Coated)

Special Yearling 2 (1 absent)

1st Powell’s HEGRIE ENCHANTRESS B 1yr. Confident friendly bitch with a lovely outline. Head nicely moulded with flat skull that is moderately broad. Medium size dark eyes, lovely shape and set with inquisitive expression. Ears are small and set well. Strong jaw. Head set well in neck that is free from throatiness and set into well laid shoulders. Deep chest, well ribbed, short loin. Well boned throughout with straight forelegs, moderate bend of stifle and hock. Muscles are developing well. Tail straight and set well. Moves beautifully holding top line well with a nice free flowing movement. Fine, flat coat that was excellently presented.

Limit 4 (2 absent)

1st Stephenson’s LLANTRUSSA PEER GYNT AT FALAHALL D Lovely gentle boy with lovely soft expression. Masculine head, medium eyes of good shape and set, well-constructed and balanced throughout. Deep, fairly broad chest. Forelegs straight, with good bone. Strong loin and moderate hind angulation. Well-muscled. Moved well. Dense coat beautifully presented.

2nd Pingree’s TELURN FINAL ATTRACTION AMONG HEATHERIDGE D a little nervous and unsettled today, masculine head with dark eye well set eyes and intelligent expression. Small ears set close to the side of the head, strong jaw, head well set into neck that is reasonably long and free from throatiness. Shoulders are well laid back, good length to back. Chest deep and fairly broad. Well ribbed. Loin short. Good bone, straight forelegs, hindquarters well-muscled with well let down hocks, moved well. Good coat that was excellently presented.

Open 1 (0)

1st Pingree’s CALZEAT GENTLEMAN’S AGREEMENT TO HEATHERIDGE JW ShCEX (IMP SWE) D 8rs Lovely boy who floated with ease around the ring today defining his age. Well balanced, mature muscular body with pleasing outline. Nice head moderately broad with flat skull and strong jaw. Medium dark eyes, set well. Well laid-back shoulders, straight back, deep chest, well ribbed, short loin. Well boned thought out, straight legs and strong muscular hindquarters with moderate bend of stifle and hocks well let down. Short straight tail well set. Dense quality coat with good furnishing and beautifully presented. Pleased to award BOB

Retriever (Golden)

Special Yearling 2 (1 absent)

1st Price’s BERRYMEADE CHARDONNAY B 11 mths. Really lovely bitch with such an attractive head. Very balanced with excellent bone for her age. Her head is balanced and well chiselled with a broad skull and well set on neck. Her dark eyes have the softest of expression, jaw is strong and good length neck. Her head flows into well laid-back shoulders, body is balanced, short coupled with deep well sprung ribs. Forelegs are straight with good bone, hindquarters are strong with muscles developing well, well bent stifles and hocks well let down. Tail carried well. Confident, free, true movement. Attractive thick gold coat of good texture and slight waves. Beautifully presented. Very pleased to award her BOB and BP.

Limit 4 (3 absent)

1st Williams PANTEGPARISH BEST MATE D Unsettled and not keen to be handled today. Lovely masculine head but not overdone with such a wonderful soft expression. Balanced body, strong neck, well laid-back shoulder, short- coupled, ribs deep and well sprung. Forelegs straight with good bone, hindquarters strong and muscular. Hocks well let down. Correct tail set and carriage. Moved well with good drive. Lovey pale cream coat that was beautifully presented.

Open 4 (4 absent)

Spaniel (American Cocker)

Open 1 (1)

1st Edwards MOONMIST I SPY WILBUR D Black and tan male of pleasing masculine type. Attractive balanced head rounded with clearly defined stop. Broad muzzle, deep, square even jaw. Round, full dark eyes. Well set and shaped ears. Neck is long, strong and muscular. Well-laid shoulder with matching return of upper arm. Well ribbed back supporting a good topline that flows into a well-set tail. Forelegs straight and strongly boned. Hindquarters strongly boned and muscular with good angulation. Moved out well with drive, powered by a strong rear holding topline. Good quality coat presented excellently. BOB

Spaniel (Clumber)

Special Yearling 1 (0)

1st Blackburn’s TWEEDSMUIR MANHATTAN D 1yr Masculine young boy who is maturing well. Attractive square head of medium length. Deep stop and square muzzle with well developed flews. Dark amber eyes are of good shape and set well. Strong jaw, fairly long neck leading into sloping shoulders with muscles developing nicely. Straight short legs that are well boned. Long strong body, chest developing nicely, ribs carried well back. Low hocks and stifles well bent. Strong round feet. Tail set and held well. Coat pale lemon and white has a gorgeous silky texture and beautifully presented. Excellently handled.

Open 1 (0)

1st Blackburn’s SH CH SUELYNDA LET ME BE THE ONE JW D A mature impressive dog with such a fabulous head. It is large, masculine and unexaggerated. Square, broad on top and medium length. His muzzle is square with well-developed flews and a strong jaw. His clean amber eyes are set well with a soft but determined expression. His neck is strong and muscular leading into strong, muscular, sloping shoulders. Chest is deep, ribs well sprung and carried well back. Strong muscular legs, powerful hindquarters, hocks are low and stifles well bent. Moved effortlessly around the ring with powerful drive. Gorgeous temperament and beautifully presented. BOB

Spaniel (Cocker)

Open 1 (0)

1st Sewell’s LYNWATER MAD HATTER AT QUATTROZAMPE JW D Nicely balanced dog with good ring presence. Well developed skull of equal proportions, cleanly chiselled. Eyes full with such a lovely, gentle expression, low set ears. Moderate length neck, compact body, chest well developed, ribs well sprung. Shoulders sloping, forelegs straight with plenty of bone. Hindquarters well rounded and muscular, good bend of stifle, low set hocks, on the move very free mover holding his strong top line. Coat flat and silky and beautifully presented. BOB

Spaniel (English Springer)

Limit 2 (1 absent)

1st Topliss’ BERESFORD STAND ON CEREMONY JW B A bitch that has real wow factor when she enters the ring. Standing, she presents a clean and beautifully balanced outline. Attractive head with skull of medium length, fairly broad and slightly rounded. Good stop, fluting between eyes, cheeks flat, good chiselling below eyes and fairly deep square flew. Her dark amber eyes are a good shape and set. Ears are correct shape and set and nicely feathered. Elegant but strong neck that is slightly arched leading to sloping shoulders that are well laid back. Chest is deep and well developed, ribs well sprung and loin muscular and strong. Forelegs are straight and well boned, elbows set well to the body. Hindquarters are strong with good angulation. Neat tight well-rounded feet. When on the move she doesn’t disappoint, moving effortlessly and free. Beautifully presented.

Open 4 (2 absent)

1st Topliss’ BERESFORD STAND N’STARE JW D Litter brother to above and a total joy to go over. Super masculine head with medium length skull that is fairly broad. Chiselling and fluting evident, eyes correct colour, shape and set with a soft melting expression. Ears good shape and set. Slightly arched, clean, strong neck and well laid shoulders. Body is strong with a deep well-developed chest and ribs, loin is strong and muscular and strong straight topline that he maintains on the move. Well boned straight legs with elbows well tucked in. Strong powerful hindquarters with good angulation and well let down. Tight compact feet. Beautifully presented straight coat with moderate feathering. Strong powerful mover with excellent drive, really exciting to watch and enabled him to pip his sister to BOB.

2nd Bullocks TRIXHUND SHUT THAT DOOR D Another lovely dog. Very pleasing head with plenty of chiselling and such a beautiful, kind expression. Dark eyes good shape and set. Neck of good length with slight arch. Shoulders sloping and well laid, forelegs straight and well boned, elbows well tucked in. Hindquarters well-muscled, hocks well let down. Fabulous on the move, effortless and free. Beautifully presented.

Retriever (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling)

Special Yearling 2 (0 absent)

1st Trickett & O’Conners TOLLPEPPER CELTIC ZEPHER JW D I loved this boy from the moment he entered the ring he oozes class and excels in breed type. Standing he has a balanced, compact and powerful outline. Well-proportioned head with clean lines, slightly wedge-shaped, cheeks flat with moderate stop. Alert expression and medium sized, almond shaped, well-set eyes. Ears well placed, framing the head correctly. Good strength of muzzle with balanced proportions throughout. Neck of good length, clean and muscular, shoulders well laid back. Forelegs straight and strong elbows close to the body, good bone and tight, well-arched feet. Body compact and well ribbed, with a firm topline and correct depth of chest. Strong loin and well-muscled quarters, stifles bent and well let down. Coat of correct texture, shown in excellent condition, with good colour typical of the breed. Movement is powerful with good reach and drive. BOB and delighted to see he went G4.

2nd Cross & Parfett’s TOLLPEPPER DAWNS LIGHT B Sister to 1st and an eye-catching bitch especially on the move. Pretty face with desired wedge shape. Eyes correct shape and set with alert friendly expression. Medium sized ears are set well. Neck good length and shoulder well laid back. Forelegs well boned and straight and elbow close to body. Deep chest and compact body with short topline that could be stronger. Well-muscled hindquarters, stifles bent and hocks well let down. Coat a good colour and texture. Powerful, springy movement.

Limit 4 (2 absent)

1st Cross & Parfett’s TOLLPEPPER DAWNS LIGHT as above.

2nd Hunt and Wests WAKADUZE OTTAWA D Pleasing head with desired wedge shape. Pale eyes are a good shape and set. Medium ears set well. Medium length neck leading into well laid shoulders. Compact body, well ribbed. Good bone and straight front, with elbows well tucked in. Enough rear angulation to drive but movement was very erratic today.

Open 5 (2 absent)

1st Trickett & O’Conners CFYRE’S SPELLBREAKER AT TOLLPEPPER AWB (IMP CAN) B Really lovely mature balanced bitch. Attractive head with clean cut skull which is slightly rounded and broad. Her eyes are the correct shape and set with an alert, friendly expression. Ears good shape and set. She has a strong neck into well laid shoulders. A compact shape, showing good substance with firm muscular body, deep chest and well sprung ribcage with elbows held close. Top line is straight and level. Her forelegs are strong and straight with tight neat feet. Hindquarters are muscular, stifles well bent and hocks let down. She moved with excellent reach and drive holding her topline on the move.

2nd Johnsons TARNLAIKERS PIKACHU B Attractive bitch with such a lovely expression. Feminine head with desired wedge. Eyes and ears good shape and set. Good length of neck into well laid shoulders. Compact body, deep chest and well ribbed. Straight forelegs and well-muscled hindquarters with good angulation. Unsettled on the move today.