Stafford & District Canine Society

Stafford & District Canine Society

Open Show

Saturday 26th September 2026

Gina Fresle (Judge)

Thank you to this hard working committee for inviting me to judge at this show which was a real pleasure. Also a big thank you to my stewards; Jean and Claire for their work keeping the ring moving with a smile. Finally huge thanks to the exhibitors for the privilege of allowing me to evaluate their dogs. 

GORDON SETTER

Puppy (0,0)

Junior (0,0)

Post Graduate (0,0)

Open (1,1)

1st: Mrs S & Miss K Wrigley's Kattandale Black Highlander (AI)

This 6 year old bitch has balance and substance. A blocky head with enough chiselling, good lips, flews and nose with a decent reach of neck. Correct dark eye and low set ears. Good angulation, deep chest, good depth of brisket, well sprung ribs and short back. Shame she stood alone today. She looked her best on the move with head held high, holding her topline with plenty of reach and drive. BOB.

HUNGARIAN VIZSLA

Puppy (0,0)

Junior (5,3)

 1st: Whitfield's Russetmantle Teak Von Alfizsbet

I absolutely loved this well balanced 1 year old dog. He has a good masculine head, great angulation with a deep chest, prominent breast bone, well laid shoulders and well sprung ribs. Good bone and feet with matching rear angulation. Held his topline on the move with good reach and drive. Unfortunately he did not move well in the challenge which was a great shame.

2nd: Smith's Butterfly Hunter Pancake

A pretty 15 month old bitch that has a lean feminine head with good chiselling and median line. Balanced with good spring of rib, short back, good bone and correct tail set. Moved well. Pipped by 1st today.

3rd: Grigonyte's Dulceduces Fruzsina Jasmin

Post Graduate (5,2)

1st: Sharrocks Vizash Hunor

A 3 year old dog with a lovely masculine head, dark eyes and soul searching expression. Balanced with a particularly excellent front, enough bone, good depth of chest with well laid shoulders and well sprung ribs. Correct tail set, well muscled proportionate 1st and 2nd thighs. Moved well with good reach and drive. BOB

2nd: Shaw's Danzarg King Kobe

A smaller 1.5 year old dog with a good masculine, noble head and superior expression. Good, strong, muscular neck. Needs more substance. Moved well.

Open (5,3)

1st: Grigonyte's Lt Ch Nadorpusztai Fuvola Luna (IMP HUN)

A very feminine, pretty 5 year old bitch with a fabulous head showing a clear median line and dark expressive eyes. Good muscular neck, well balanced; particularly good front. Good bone, well muscled. Moved with ease.

2nd: Aynsley's Vizash Heiress Of Caorunn JW

A slighter more moderate 3 year old bitch with a classic feminine head and proportions. Balanced with good bone and angulation. Plenty of drive from behind but not quite matched at front.

3rd: Whitfield's Alfizsbet Wetherlam

RETRIEVER (CHESAPEAKE BAY)

Puppy (0,0)

Junior (2,2)

1st: Broomfield's Glaneils Echo Beach

This 13 month old bitch has a pretty feminine head, broad and round with a medium stop. A strong, muscular neck. Correct proportions with good front angulation. Well laid back shoulders and matching upper arm, placing her straight forelegs well under her body. Hindquarters slightly higher than withers with well turned stifles. Shown in fabulous coat. Moved effortlessly with good reach and drive. RBOB

2nd: Rigby's Glaneils Enjoy The Silence

Litter mate to 1st. This 13 month old dog has a distinctly masculine broad, round head and strong neck. Balanced fore and aft. Deep chest, good spring of rib with strong, muscled hindquarters. Shown in good coat. Moved well but outshone by his sister today.

Post Graduate (2,2)

1st: Milner's Tideflight Warrior Of Kent

This 18 month old dog has a good masculine head and neck. He was rather enthusiastic, but when stood showed a great balanced outline with substance and good matching angulation with good strong bone. Shown in decent coat. Although his owner did not do him justice on the move today; he paced a lot of the way round the ring, I saw enough potential in the few parts when he didn't pace to award him the win today. Shows great promise.

2nd: Rigby's Glaneils Enjoy The Silence 

See Junior.

Open (4,4)

1st: Mahon-Hunns, Middleton & Haskin's Susqudilla Yankee Shadow (IMP USA) JW 

A different type, well balanced 20 month old dog that exudes power and strength. Good masculine head and neck. Well developed deep chest, well sprung ribs, correct topline and strong, proportionate hindquarters. Shown in fabulous coat. Moved effortlessly. BOB.

2nd: Broomfield's Sh Ch Glaneils Count On Me

A friendly 7 year old dog with a masculine head and kind expression. Presented in good condition he has a lovely balanced outline. Moderate with matching front and aft angulation, strong bone, straight forelegs, super proportions. Decent coat. Good mover. Belies his age.

3rd: Rigby's Sh Ch Cheep Waco

RETRIEVER (LABRADOR)

Puppy (1,1)

1st: Bishop's Magnavalleys Martinique

This exuberant 9 month old black bitch was definitely enjoying her day. She has a feminine broad head with soft brown appealing eyes. Well balanced, already showing a deep chest, well sprung ribs and muscular hindquarters, with a good otter tail and lovely coat. Carrying a bit too much weight today. Moved well once settled. BP

Junior (1,1)

1st: Down's Charlsjaysam Candy Floss

This 1 year old traditional yellow bitch immediately caught my eye. She has good angulation; front and back with good bone. A feminine head and expressive eyes complete the picture. Balanced throughout with good muscular thighs and a straight topline which she held on the move. Shown in good double coat...BOB

Post Graduate (1,0)

Open (3,1)

1st: Bishop's Trewinnard Vero Into Demadon

 A happy 3 year old masculine black dog with much to like. Broad head and appealing eyes. Balanced, good front and rear angulation and decent depth of chest with strong hindquarters and nice feet. Not quite the free flowing movement of the winner today.

SPANIEL (AMERICAN COCKER)

Puppy (0,0)

Junior (0,0)

Post Graduate (0,0)

Open (1,1)

1st: Fryer's Dreamcast Elysium At Carolco

This striking 2 year old black and white parti colour bitch has a fabulous outline. She has a pretty balanced head with lovely chiselling, long muscular neck flowing into her shoulders and sloping back. Compact, strong, good bone and angulation. She did not disappoint on the move holding her topline with wonderful reach and drive. Simply stunning. BOB

SPANIEL (ENGLISH SPRINGER)

Puppy (0,0)

Junior (0,0)

Post Graduate (1,1)

1st: Williams & Toublic's Cobhay Heavenly Hydrangea JW BEL JCH BJW 24

This 3 year old liver and white bitch was presented in super condition. She has a good feminine head and fluting with kind, dark eyes. Good bone and tight feet. Balanced angulation with well laid back shoulders, enough fore chest and well sprung ribs. Moved well with plenty of reach and drive. BOB

Open (2,2)

1st: Williams & Toublic's Cobhay Dashing Dandelion JW

Litter mate to BOB this 3 year old liver and brown dog was equally well presented and has a lot to like. A lovely striking profile, masculine head and soul searching eyes. He knows he is handsome! Good strong bone and tight feet. Deep chest, well sprung ribs, broad and muscular thighs. Moved well but missed out to his sister today.

2nd: House's Gleadsbury Mad About The Boy JW

A more moderate 2 year old liver and brown balanced dog. Masculine head, sweet expression, slightly lighter eye. Deep chest, good spring of rib and moderate bend of stifle. Unsettled on the move today which was a shame.

RETRIEVER (FLAT COATED)

Puppy Dog (2,1)

1st: Holman's O'Flanagan New Horizons Of Namtresa Nat (IMP SWE)

A well balanced, happy 6 month old presenting a pleasing outline with his constantly wagging tail. Correct wedge shaped head and expressive eyes. Good front angulation with clean neck flowing into well laid back shoulders and return of upper arm. Deep brisket and good spring of rib. Moderate hind angulation. Excellent coat. A bit close behind initially but moved well when settled.

Junior Dog (2,2)

1st: Salt's Culcrieff's Ferntower Glen Of Wetnoses JW

This happy 16 month old has a wonderful masculine head, dark eyes, correct ear set and kind expression. Has a good outline with deep chest and gently sloping well sprung ribs, strong hindquarters with good width of 2nd thigh and fabulous wagging tail. Good bone but would prefer tighter feet. Well presented in good coat and condition. Moved well when settled. Maturing well. RBD

2nd: Holman's O'Flanagan New Horizons Of Namtresa Nat (Imp See)

See Puppy

Graduate Dog (1,1)

1st: Salt's Culcrieff's Ferntower Of Wet Noses JW

See 1st Junior 

Post Graduate Dog (1,1)

Pingree's Telurn Final Attraction Among Heatheridge

A 4 year old with good substance and bone. He has a good masculine head, dark eyes, neat ears and soft expression. Deep brisket, well sprung ribs, well laid back shoulders and super feet. Lots of coat with strong hindquarters and well let down hocks. Moved with purpose.

Open Dog (3,3)

1st: Burroughs I Know Him So Well At Rockaness JW

I loved the profile of this 4 year old moderate dog who flows beautifully from nose to tip of tail. Well balanced with good proportions.  A stronger, wedge shaped, masculine head with slight stop, dark eyes and a gentle expression. Clean neck, well laid back shoulders and return of upper arm. Deep chest with good spring of rib. Good bone and feet. Presented and handled really well, he powered around the ring with matching reach and drive whilst keeping his topline. Never stopped wagging his tail. Best Dog, BOB

2nd: Pingree's Calzeat Gentleman's Agreement To Heatheridge JW ShCEx (IMP SWE)

A balanced 8 year old with substance. Good masculine head with dark eyes and a kind expression. Particularly good front angulation with well laid shoulders and return of upper arm placing his straight legs well under his body. Lovely neck flowing into a good topline. Deep chest, muscular hindquarters with a lot of coat and an ever wagging tail. A little unsettled initially but did move well.

3rd: Egginton, Egginton, Egginton & Davis's Pajanbeck Think Of Me (AL)

Puppy Bitch (1,1)

1st: Young's Miss Mallorys Frontpage News Of Larksburn (IMP SWE)

This lovely 6 month old has the prettiest feminine one piece head with slight stop. Dark eye and super kind expression. Balanced with correct outline and good front angulation. Good depth of chest for her age, well sprung ribs, short loin and muscular hindquarters. Excellent coat and condition. Enjoying her day she moved well with attitude to be awarded BP.

Junior Bitch (1,0)

Graduate Bitch (3,3)

1st: Markillie's Hopevalley Morning Minuet JW

A well balanced 19 month old with a good profile; all in proportion. She has a very pretty feminine head, dark eye and sweet expression. Lovely long clean neck flowing into well laid shoulders. Good angulation both front and rear and good bone for her age. Correct set on tail which she used with enthusiasm. Well presented. Moved effortlessly - a joy to watch. Best Bitch

2nd: Young's Gemswin Just Like Heaven At Larksburn

Another very pretty 2 year old bitch with a super feminine head, dark eyes and lovely kind expression. Bigger than 1st she has particularly good front angulation, good bone and tight feet. Deep chest and well sprung ribs. Presented in good condition she moved well keeping her topline when settled.

3rd: Davis, Egginton, Egginton & Egginton's Pajanbeck All You See Is You

Post Graduate Bitch (1,1)

1st: Egginton & Davis's Feldkirk Solitaire With Pajanbeck

This 18 month old has a very feminine one piece moulded head with dark eyes and a sweet expression. Well balanced with good bone and a super coat. Matching front and rear angulation but still an adolescent in body. Moved well although carried her tail very high with excitement.

Open Bitch (1,1)

1st: Salt's Levelmoor Acorn Antiques Via Wetnoses

This 7 year old belies her age. She stood out with her happy demeanour and outline. Well constructed and balanced. Super feminine head, dark eye, correct ear set, clean neck, level topline. Super front angulation with deep chest and brisket, well sprung ribs, muscular hindquarters and correct tail set. I absolutely loved her. Moved with plenty of reach and drive, just not quite as true as the winner today. RBB