• Show Date: 30/08/2026
  • Show Type: Open/Limited/Sanction
  • Judged by: Geraldine Cove-Print Contact Judge
  • Published Date: 18/09/2026

Horley & District Show Society

Horley & District Show Society Premier Open Show 

Sunday 30th August 2026

Geraldine Cove-Print 

Border Terriers

P 3(0) 1.Brewster & Green STOWTHORNEY ONE FINE DAY Well balanced b. of 11 months who moved steadily on good feet. Head still developing with muzzle a smidge long at this stage, good dark eye with game expression, easily spanned, ribs well back and strong to loin. Will watch with interest BPIB 2.Lings BIGGINPEAK ASBRADELEI Cracking jacket on this 9 month b. rather too much air underneath but plenty of time for development. Pleasing head and skull, moved soundly. 3.Cox LADY STAR OF THE HILL

J.5(0) 1.Goddard GRACEZHEIM BOUNCE BACK TO AWBROOKSKY Lots to like in this 16 month old d. Masculine head with well proportioned skull and dark eye. Moderate neck flowing into withers and onto strong back and loin, good to fore and aft angulation allowing for efficient, forward going movement, straight and true. Terrific jacket with good, thick skin. BOB 2.Nettle ONZIEMEHURST THE NAVIGATOR Quality head of good proportions, ears dropping close to cheeks, little upright in upper arm but moved soundly. 3.Brewster & Green STOWTHORNEY ENTER SANDMAN

PG. 8 (3)1. Goddard GRACEZHEIM INSPIRED BY AWBROOKSKY Tidy b.I see she is sibling to my BOB not the front of her brother but moved soundly and true, good balance and easily came to hand. Good to hind angulation allowing propulsion, head of good proportions with super expression. 2.Ramus ONTHILL DOLLY DAYDREAM Sound as a pound this lass, well balanced throughout with good jacket, feet a wee bit flat to be picky. Good proportions to head/skull.  3.Lings RAEDWULF MOONBEAM AT BIGGINPEAK

O.9(3) 1.Ramus TULAWYN GARRETSON BY ONTHILL Honest, sound dog in good fettle. Ribs well back with strength to loin. Forehand well engineered, would prefer a broader skull RBOB.  2. Goddard AWBROOKSKY SUPERSONIC JWW26 Super head with game expression, little long in upper thigh, standing on good tight feet, excellent harsh jacket  3.Nettle ONZIEMEHURSTTHE ROCKETEER

DACHSHUND (Min Long-haired)

J 3(0) 1.Neasby ERINSHORE RED ROBIN FOR ULANI Attractive 16 month red fella. Coat needing to mature, Slightly arched skull and conical form to his head. Pleasing angulation fore and aft , moved straight and true RBOB 2.Valentine LAMPCIEN FATAL ATTRACTION FOR TIFFWAZZ Well marked Black & Tan b. Sensitively handled, Dark almond eye , Oval through thorax and level to topline when she relaxed, ribs carried well back, moved straight and true 3.Fairchild FINDOWRIE FIELD OF DREAMS AND RESTINIM

PG 1(0) 1. Fairchild FINDOWRIE FIELD OF DREAMS AND RESTINIM Still a youngster, Red lass. Appealing dark eye , gently domed skull a little long at this stage in proportion to muzzle. Well angulated to forehand, hind quarters still developing which affected hind movement. She needs time.

O 2(1) 1.Fairfield RESTINIM MR PIP Black & Tan male in good order. Balanced angulation fore and aft, strong to breast bone, ribs carried well back, croup a wee bit steep. Head well made with conical appearance enhanced with dark , almond eye. Moved steadily, sound and true BOB

DACHSHUND (Long-Haired)

J.1(0) 1 Clarke BRIARMIST FIRE AND ICE TO TEKALHAUS(Imp Aus) Really liked this jaunty, confident red lass. Carrying a little extra weight which did affect her ease of movement but sweet and sound. Head well proportioned with slightly arched muzzle and beautiful eye set obliquely. Ears could be set a tad higher. Good depth of keel without being overdone, well laid shoulder and good length of back and strong to loin BOB

O.1(0) 1Wilson DELSAUX HAPPY EVER AFTER Another quality exhibit, Super expression, head balanced proportions with ears set high,  Elegant line from muscular neck onto withers with well laid shoulder and back, strong to loin. Tidy to forehand, Wee bit long to second thigh and would like a tad more air under her. Moved straight and true

DACHSHUND (Miniature Smooth -Haired

P.2(1) 1.Revell & Gladwish HUBJENS ASTRAEA. 11mnth Choc lass. As she entered the ring my first thought was, what a poppet! Well angulated fore and aft with correct incline on her short , strong forearm. Breast bone well developed and correct spring of ribs. To be picky I would like her rib to extend a little further but a very minor consideration on this quality b. Excelled on the move, easy flow of movement, BPIB & BOB

J 1(0) 1.Jackute CARAMEL RAINDROP Decent keel on this dapple 14 mnth d. Head piece of good conical construction, permitted lighter eye of good shape. Lacking in muscle tone which showed on the move with wide action behind. Time is on his side for development.

PG 2(0) 1. Butterstone JOSHOTTO MARTHA GUNN Shown in good order. Good flow from withers to long croup. Balanced in angulation front and rear. Would like more air under her but moved well enough on the terrain.  2.Forge NORMPUG APRICOT BEAUTY Liked her head, eye and correct ear set, high enough with well rounded flaps. Moved rather wide behind .Well ribbed back with gentle arch to the loin.

O 3(1) 1.Revell VEEDERHALL LULLABY Nicely balanced b.Moved strongly and freely using those short metatarsals to advantage. Good skull construction , not snipey but would like a little more to muzzle. Quality exhibit , balanced angulation fore and aft. Good to keel RBOB 2.Forge NORMPUG ROMAN HOLIDAY JW Liked this male’s skull and head construction, ears set high with lovely fall. Tail set a tad high but strongly constructed hind and well balanced with forehand. Moved sound and true, just not the drive of 1.

DACHSHUND (Smooth Haired)

P.1(0) 1.Cheeseman DARNIEDEES MINERVA Good to skull shape and top of muzzle, would like a stronger lower jaw. Topline flows from slightly arched neck, across well laid shoulder and onward to slight rise over loin and broad rump. Sound but wide behind on the move. BPIB

J.1(0) 1. Cheeseman DARNIEDEES MINERVA

PG 2(1) 1.Valentine EMPETTHOUNDS GENESIS INTO TIFFWAZZ Good, strong forehand with long blades to shoulder , laid at the correct angle. Good to breast bone , very pleasing from front view. Topline with good flow and balanced angulation to hind. Underline good with enough clearance to keel. Moved straight and true BOB

O. 3(2) 1. Valentine AMLIDA TAMORA TO TIFFWAZZ At 8 yrs clearly the matriarch. Excels to skull and head of classic proportions. Enough breast bone and long to sternum, feet a tad flat, balanced correct angulation fore and aft and moved sound and true.RBOB

DACHSHUND(Miniature Wire-Haired)

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PG 1(1).

O 2 (1) 1.Stewart-Brown PENNYWAVE PINK GIN Decent double coat on this veteran b. Ribs carried well back and good flow of topline. Rather round to skull but super expression . Moved sound and true BOB

DACHSHUND (Wire-Haired)

P.2(0). Phillips TENDROW AMAZING GRACE Two lovely puppies. 7 mnth b. Excels to head and skull , super expression. Well angulated fore and aft with sweeping topline from muscular neck over wither, passing level back and onto slightly arched loin. Hindquarters well muscled and full giving drive, well laid shoulder offering good reach to forehand. BPIB 2.Hope TENDROW MAKES HIS MARK male sibling to 1> Slower development on this typey fella, skull and head proportions correct, just lacking in body muscle  overall.

O 4(0) 1.Philips TENDROW RUBENS HAGRID Super d. just coming into his prime. Terrific jacket and skin. Good length to head while still in balance with the rest of his anatomy Strong to jaw and keen, almond shaped eyes. Harmony in angulation fore and aft, moved with drive and purpose BOB2.Akehurst BOLARIA ALL SPICE Another quality exhibit, not helping the handler in stance but on the move his topline was correct and evident . Drive from powerful hindquarters , sound and true. Head and skull of good proportions and shape.RBOB 3.Apps CALICOE JUST ME

ENGLISH SETTER

PG 1(0)1. Beasley LATJEATA CUP OF KINDNESS Orange belton b.loved her expression and head proportions. A little steep in upper arm which constricted the amount of extension to forward movement, Hind angulation good, shown in good order with sparkling coat.RBOB

O 3(0) 1.Deering PETTIFOX OF ROSETIMBER Orange belton b. Mature lass who really knows how to move. Well laid shoulder and sweetest head and expression.To be picky a little steep in croup but on the best of feet she showed her socks off BOB2.Williams RICHECCA MIDWINTER Tri male, Cracking head, of correct proportions. Plenty of heart room and good to topline. Not quite the impulsion of the winner 3.Whittington CULVERWELL MAGIC TOUCH

GORDON SETTER

PG 2(1) 1. Tye ROYDACK BLACK KNIGHT AT TYMORA Well off for bone with masculine head of good proportions but eye too light for me. Well laid shoulder and level topline held on the move. Rather long in second thigh which , although short to metatarsals gave a very close movement behind that lacked drive Shown in gleaming coat and condition RBOB

O 2(1) 1. Horler & Sandiford HERNWOOD BLEU SPIRIT TO RACKENS JW. Young d. who insisted on flying his flag high in the stiff breeze! Pleasing head and dark eye. Well laid shoulder, strong upright pastern, best of feet, would prefer more bone overall, good to topline , not overdone in angulation to hind quarters giving good impulsion from well muscled hind, dynamic extension to forehand in straight, sound movement. BOB

AV GUNDOG VETERAN

8(4) 1.Smith Sh Ch TIVALAKE ANYTHING GOES AT TOLLISTY JW. NSDT d.8yrs Sound as a pound, clean cut skull , intelligent, curious expression from almond shaped soft eyes. Well laid shoulder , strong to loin. Ribs well sprung, plenty of heart room to depth of brisket. Harmony in angulation fore and aft. Loved him.2.Welch & Hazeltine ShCh PYTCHLEY CHASING THE DREAM FOR HOOKWOOD JW ShCM ShCEx Pointer 8yrs Balanced and elegant, moved well , excels to shoulder , Super head.3.Lundin SWE Ch LINE SAM APPEALING PARTNER

AV GUNDOG SPECIAL BEGINNER

8(3) 1.Newman CREAMWOOD SILVER HAWTHORN Lab Ret.Well made Labrador with correct shaped skull and proportions, well off for bone , stood on the best of feet, moved with accuracy and drive.2.Bradley HUNTSTAFF KEYSTROKE GWP Moved well, a tad short coupled but not affecting drive and extension. Good to head. 3.Pereira SURRAZIL LORETTA LYNN

GUNDOG GROUP.

1.Curtis TARNLAIKERS BIG ZULU NSDT. Such a package, super head, wide open nostrils well laid back shoulder and a topline that was held on the move, hind giving impulsion and straight and true. Not showy, just a super sound dog of good proportions. 2.Rowbury & Tranquada STORMDANCER GOO GOO DOLL 3.Tye IRISBEL THE GREATEST SHOWMAN AT TYMORA JW. 4.Perren EVALUNA CHASING RAINBOWS WITH HOOKWOOD JW

GUNDOG PUPPY GROUP

1.Betts LAURENT’S HELLOR HIGH WATER (Imp USA) Wow, Am Cocker , could really appreciate the quality of this pup, coat maturing well and structure in stance told me this dog would go like a train and boy, did he move!2. Norbury & Bishop BEDESLEA REMEMBER REMEMBER 3.Rowbury STORMDANCER KAJAGOOGOO 4.Hutton-Baber BABTONKELPIE SHIP HAPPENS

GUNDOG RBOB GROUP

1.Williams FOURSEASONS MIX AND MATCH Just over a year this cocker must be a great source of delight for her owners. Balanced throughout without exaggeration , soft, intelligent expression and moved with energy and precision.2.Norbury & Bishop BEDESLEA REMEMBER REMEMBER 3. Tye ROYDACK BLACK KNIGHT AT TYMORA 4. Beasley LATJEATA CUP OF KINDNESS JW