Minehead & District Canine Society

Minehead & District Canine Society

Open Show - Sunday 1st November 2026

Judge: Gina Fresle (Daisyhome)

I would like to thank Mrs Julia Porter (Hon Secretary) and all of the committee for the invitation to judge at this lovely show. Many thanks also to my stewards; Chris Umfreville and Harriet Bruford for keeping the ring flowing. Finally a heart felt thank you to the exhibitors for allowing me the opportunity to evaluate their dogs on the day and accepting my choices gracefully.

ENGLISH SETTER

Puppy (0,0)

Post Graduate (0,0)

Open (1,1)

1st: Osman's Sh Ch Bournehouse Sirocco Over Marissolo JW ShCEx OSW

This 3 year old tricolour dog is well balanced with the most superb masculine head of correct proportions and fabulous, expressive dark oval eyes. Presents a pleasing outline; good length of neck, excellent forequarters, short level back, deep chest with well sprung ribs and slightly arched loin. Muscular with good bone and feathering. Movement did not disappoint; plenty of drive, even in such a small ring. Such a shame he stood alone. Well deserved BOB.

SPANIEL (ENGLISH SPRINGER)

Puppy (0,0)

Post Graduate (1,1)

1st: Watt's Peasblossom Eros

This 21 month old black and white dog is maturing well. He has a strong, masculine head, deep chest, is close at the elbows and holds his topline well. Symmetrical with good proportions. An enthusiastic mover today. 0000

Open (1,1)

1st: Hill's Teignvalley New Beginnings JW ShCEx OSW

This 3 year old handsome black and white dog was beautifully presented showing a clean, flowing outline without exaggeration. He has a classic head with good fluting and chiseling, low set ears and dark almond eyes giving him an endearing expression. Symmetrical and so well balanced. Moved well with good drive whilst holding his topline. Lovely tight, round feet. BOB.

SPANIEL (FIELD)

Puppy (2,2)

1st: Porter's Brynnyth Phoenix at Winsbrook

A pretty 10 month old bitch with a good head of correct proportions, prominent occiput, sweet expressive eyes, good neck length, deep chest and good spring of rib. Composed when stacked showing a pleasing outline. Slightly nervous on the move but settled eventually. 

2nd: Jame's Bleiddiad Annie Power

This 11 month old bitch is another lovely puppy that was definitely enjoying herself, just rather uncoordinated today. If she can control herself as she matures she should do well. She has a noble head with a sweet expression, deep chest, level topline with correct proportions all thru.

Graduate (1,1)

1st: Jame's Bleiddiaid Dawn Run

This 11 month old bitch is so very well coordinated for her age. Correct head and body depth/proportions with strong bone. Keeps her topline when on the move with plenty of drive. BP.

Limit (1,0)

Open (2,1)

1st: Harding's Kingsmist Remember Me JW

This 4 year old dog has a super head with good chiseling and an endearing expression. Good reach of neck flowing into well laid shoulders. Correct balanced angulation fore and aft, presenting a super profile. Good feathering completes the picture. Correct unhurried movement; much improved in the challenge which was great to see. Dad to BP. BOB.

GORDON SETTER

Puppy (0,0)

Post Graduate (1,1)

1st: Allen's Chiseled in Time Yuki Storm Corner (IMP POL)

This 4 year old bitch is a fine example of the breed. Fabulous head and expression, long, lean, arched neck, moderate body length, deep brisket with well sprung ribs. Muscular hindquarters and nice tight feet complete the picture. Enthusiastic mover but did eventually settle. BOB.

Open (0,0)

SPANIEL (WELSH SPRINGER)

Puppy (0,0)

Post Graduate (2,2)

1st: Croft's Rochdale Drink up thy Zider with Ceryspring

This 23 month old bitch has a lovely head with adequate chiseling and an appealing expression. Good proportions and balanced angulation. She has straight well boned forelegs, well sprung ribs and muscular thighs. Shown in good rich red and white coat. BOB.

2nd: Morgan's Rubydown Summer Magic

A smaller 17 month old bitch that is well balanced with a deep chest, firm topline and tight feet. Behaving like a puppy today but I am looking forward to see how she matures.

Open (5,5)

1st: Lamport's Glenbrows Hopefulness

A 4 year old happy, well balanced bitch with a lovely head and expression. She moved well with good push and drive whilst maintaining her topline.

2nd: Atwood's Roxdale Wispa by Kylowen

This 18 month old bitch has good balance. A lovely head and particularly good front angulation. Moved well but would prefer a lower tail set.

3rd: Williams's Sh Ch Nyliram The Alibi for Trebettyn JW

Reserve (4th): Dimond & White's Nyliram Poker Face of Rochdale

VHC (5th): Morgan's Benoveor Endless Love at Rubydown.

IBIZAN HOUND

Puppy (0,0)

Post Graduate (2,0)

Open Dog (2,1)

1st: Carter's Ch-L-Wynd's Where the Shadow Ends (IMP USA) JW ShCEx OSW

This 2 year old does not disappoint! Balanced, elegant, all in proportion, he has a good head with flat skull that flows into his arched neck.  Fabulous front angulation. Just a shame the ring was small so limited the suspended trot movement.                                                        BOB.

Open Bitch (1,1)

1st: Carter's Ch Afilador Room on the Broom ShCM ShCEx VW

A feminine 11 year old bitch with a fabulous head and sweet expression using her ears to her advantage. Very prominent breast bone and good angulation. Just not the movement of the dog.

DACHSHUND (LONG-HAIRED) - NO ENTRIES

DACHSHUND (SMOOTH-HAIRED)

Puppy (1,0)

Graduate (0,0)

Post Graduate (1,1)

1st: Rycroft's Raajput's Dancer Diva with Trisensara JW

A 2 year old well balanced Black and Tan bitch with a pretty feminine head and sweet expression. Particularly good front angulation, ribs well back, muscular hindquarters, correct tail set. Moved well keeping topline.

Open (1,1)

1st: Rycroft's Ch Chinas Sahara Sand by Trisensara JW

Nearly 3 years old this bitch is well balanced with correct proportions. A conical head and pleasing expression with defiant head carriage. Prominent breast bone, good shoulder placement and return of upper arm, ribs well back, super level topline with slight rise over the loin. Correct tail set, muscular thighs and strong hind angulation. Moved with plenty of drive. BOB. So pleased she was awarded G1 and then went onto win BIS. Well deserved.

DACHSHUND (WIRE-HAIRED)

Puppy (0,0)

Post Graduate (2,1)

1st: Pughe & Fraser's Stanegate Sonja at Bystock JW

This 19 month old bitch has a feminine head and sweet expression. Well balanced with ribs well back. Particularly good furnishings. Moved well.

Open (2,1)

1st: Clayton-Smith's Cairparavel Hartnell

This 3 year old dog has a good head, dark eyes and such a fabulous expression. Correct outline, good proportions, well muscled. Presented in lovely condition with excellent furnishings. Moved well keeping his topline. BOB.

DACHSHUND (MIN LONG-HAIRED)

Puppy (3,1)

1st: Cox's Cheritondax Riesling

A 10 month old bitch with a very pretty feminine head of correct proportions and soul searching dark eyes. Balanced and well angulated; just needs more confidence. Lovely outline and superb tail. Rather timid and a shy mover but will hopefully overcome this in time. BP, BOB.

Post Graduate (2,0)

Open (1,0)

DACHSHUND (MIN SMOOTH-HAIRED)

Puppy (3,2)

1st: Kilroy's Janacop Lady Luck

A 7 month old bitch with a lovely feminine head of correct proportion with dark eyes. Very good front angulation, level topline and correct tail set. Moved well. BP & BOB.

2nd: Corfield's Aria Moon Over Maurfield (IMP ITA)

Another 7 month old bitch with conical pretty head, dark eyes and confident expression. Good length of neck, good front angulation with lovely prominent breast bone. Moved well but a little close behind.

Graduate (1,1)

1st: Kilroy's Janacop Lady Luck

Repeat - See 1st in puppy above.

Post Graduate (1,1)

1st: Corfield's Maurfield Aphrodite

This 16 month old Black and Tan bitch has a super head with dark eyes and lovely expression. Good proportions with good width behind. Moved OK but did not keep her topline today.

Open (1,0)

DACHSHUND (MIN WIRE-HAIRED)

Puppy (4,4)

1st: Adam's Janacop Guns and Roses

A 6 month old dog with a good head and dark expressive eyes. Well balanced , good front angulation, prominent breast bone and a good coat. Moved well which ultimately won him the class. BP.

2nd: Kilroy's Janacop Bad Obsession

Litter mate to 1st. Another lovely 6 month old dog with a good head, dark eyes and endearing expression. Prominent breast bone, ribs well back, topline held on move and nice feet. Moved well but preferred his brother today.

3rd: Adam's Janacop November Rain

Reserve (4th): Pughe & Fraser's Janacop Rocket Queen at Bystock

Post Graduate (1,1)

1st: Cole's Roxamie Reputation

An 18 month old bitch with a super head. Best side profile of the day. Well balanced, shown in good coat and furnishings. Not keen on the noise which unsettled her and affected her movement today which was a real shame.

Open (1,1)

1st: Kilroy's Blackvein Rambler at Janacop JW

This 5 year old bitch has a feminine head and sweet expression. She has a fabulous firm topline. Well balanced with good angulation. Prominent breast bone, ribs well back, strong loin, correct tail set and tight feet.  Lovely free and flowing movement. Deserved her BOB.