West Mercia Beagle Club

West Mercia Beagle Club

Open Show – Sunday 1st March 2026

Judge – Mrs Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale)

I would like to thank the officers and committee for their kind invitation to judge at this friendly and well-run show. I was delighted with the quality of the dog. A huge thank you to all the exhibitors for the pleasure of your superb hounds. It is a pleasure to see so many promising youngsters. A thank you to my very able stewards, who kept the show running efficiently.

Baby Puppy Dog (1,0)

1. Miss Sutton - Rossut Islander Star

This very promising tri dog, just under six months old, is developing beautifully with many admirable qualities. He displays impressive balance and proportion for his age, with a head that is just right at this stage of maturity. His neck is of good length, leading to a firm, level topline. The forechest and brisket are already well developed, and his angulation is balanced both front and rear. He moves cleanly in all directions, consistently maintaining a pleasing outline.– Best Baby Puppy In Show

Minor Puppy Dog (2,2)

Puppy Dog (5,0)

1. Mr Beard - Kellitcreed Mrs Doubtfire

9-month-old tri dog presents a lovely, compact outline with substance and bone, creating an impressive profile. He is workmanlike, with nothing overdone. Although his head is still maturing, it displays balanced proportions between the skull and muzzle, pleasing depth to the flews, well-placed ears, and eyes that are slightly oval but give a kind and gentle expression with a hint of mischief. He has a good length of neck, a firm, level topline, and well-developed forechest with depth to the brisket. His hindquarters exhibit width in the thighs and angulation that complements his front assembly. He truly excelled on the move, demonstrating strong rear drive and ample reach in front. BPD & Best Puppy In Show

2. Miss Daniels - Michelroy Earl Grey

Close-up to the winner, this smart tri dog is just shy of his first birthday. When stacked, he presents a pleasing outline with balanced proportions and substance. He has a sturdy frame and well-boned limbs. His head is attractive, featuring a slightly domed skull, low-set ears, and dark eyes with good pigmentation. He has a clean, well-proportioned neck flowing into a well-held topline. His hindquarters are strong and muscular, with well-let-down hocks. Today, his front action was a little untidy, but he showed drive from the rear.

3. Chetcuti & Cartwright - Redcap Starstruck

Junior Dog (2,0)

1. Bell-Thomas - Amorpapaver Copernicus

There is much to admire on this 13-month-old blanket tri dog. With a bit more handler confidence, he could be shown to even greater advantage. He is well-balanced and unexaggerated, displaying pleasing body proportions and a smooth, flowing outline. His head and expression are appealing, complemented by a good length of neck and a firm topline that leads to a well-set and well-carried stern. He is nicely developed throughout the body, with notable depth and ribbing. His rear is impressive, with wide quarters and a good bend of stifle. On the move, he was clean and showed plenty of drive. Best Special Beginner in Show

2. Dawson & Goodall - Rundle Gambler

There is much to admire in this 13-month-old W/T dog. He possesses a lovely head with excellent proportions between the backskull and foreface, low-set ears, and an endearing expression from his dark eyes. His strong, slightly arched neck flows smoothly into a well-held topline. He displays impressive depth and forechest, well-sprung ribs, is just a fraction longer in loin. His hindquarters are strong and muscular, with low-set hocks. On the move, he presents a striking profile, though not quite as tidy in front as today’s winner, he demonstrated good drive from the rear.

Yearling Dog (2,0)

1. Bell-Thomas - Amorpapaver Copernicus

Repeat Junior Dog

2. Dawson & Goodall - Rundle Gambler

Repeat Junior Dog

Post Graduate Dog (2,0)

1. Bell-Thomas - Amorpapaver Copernicus

Repeat Junior Dog

2. Mrs Giles-Wyatt - Clarismore Crown Prince JW

Compact and shapely two-year-old tri dog displays excellent substance and presents a very pleasing outline. He has a masculine head with moderate width to the backskull and strength in the foreface, complemented by fine, low-set ears and a dark eye and pigmentation. His neck is of good length, leading to a well-developed forechest and sturdy, well-boned limbs ending in tight feet. At times, he did not hold as firm a topline. Well set on and carried stern. While his front action was not quite as clean as the winners' today, he showed impressive drive from the rear.

Limit Dog (3,0)

1. Mitchell & Wright - Huntshill Up To Trouble

Liked the overall size and shape of this six-year-old blanket tri dog, everything about him is moderate and unexaggerated. He has an attractive, masculine head that is well balanced, with a slightly domed skull, dark eyes, and just the right depth to the flews. His neck is moderate, leading to a firm, well-held topline. The chest is down to the elbow with a well-filled forechest, and his ribs are carried well back. He stands on strong, round-boned limbs and tight feet. His hindquarters are moderate with well-let-down hocks. Today, he displayed reach and drive in profile, whilst holding his outline.

2. Mr & Mrs Murphy - Davricard Picasso At Rhosyndu

I admired the overall size and balance of this four-year-old tri dog. He displays good proportions and substance, with a pleasing head shape, low-set fine ears, and a kind, dark eye. His neck is of good length and flows smoothly into a firm topline. The brisket is well let down, complemented by a nicely filled forechest and ribs carried well back into a short, strong loin. His hindquarters are muscular with a good bend of stifle. He moved out cleanly, though today he did not quite match the reach and drive of the winner today.

3. Ms Webster - Rossut Vizier For Houndscoast

Open Dog (3,1) Very much splitting hairs between these dogs.

1. Mr & Mrs Murphy - Bayard Seal Of Approval At Rhosyndu JW

A very smart tri dog, just days away from his second birthday. Presented impeccably, he boasts a shapely and robust silhouette. He impresses from every angle, displaying lovely balance and moderation, with each part flowing harmoniously into the next. Masculine but with a touch of elegance throughout. His head is beautifully proportioned, with a slightly domed skull, long, low-set ears, a correct amount of stop, and well-shaped dark eyes that convey a kind, gentle expression. The neck is of good length, blending smoothly into a firm, level topline and a well-set, well-carried stern. His chest is well let down with a well-sprung ribcage, complemented by strong, muscular hindquarters and low-set hocks. Moving out with impressive reach and drive, maintaining a firm outline. Put down in muscular condition. Delighted to award him BD & BIS

2. Mrs & Miss Banks - Forgebanks Santiano JW

Sturdy and robust 2-year-old W/T dog, there is no mistaking his gender, he is all dog. So much to admire about this boy, as he creates a shapely outline when standing. So very balanced and proportionate, he commands attention in the ring. Ultimately, the decision came down to expression, with a slight preference for the winner’s head shape. His head is masculine, featuring a good length of foreface and well-squared flews. The neck is slightly arched and of pleasing length, blending smoothly into a level topline. He possesses admirable forechest and depth to the brisket. He stands on lovely, round-boned limbs and tight feet, with impressive hindquarters—broad, muscular, and well-angled at the stifle. His movement is clean and true, both coming and going, driving powerfully around the ring. RBD

Veteran Dog (2,0)

1. Whitton & Edge - Jalhar The Wonder Of You At Haggatty

Sturdy with masculine strength, 7-year-old tri dog. His head is well-proportioned, with equal skull and foreface, long low set ears, he has a fraction more flew, but a lovely dark eye that conveys a thoughtful, kind expression. His slightly arched neck flows seamlessly into a firm, solid topline. He boasts superb depth to the brisket and stands on strong, round-boned limbs with tight, well-knuckled feet. His body is well developed throughout, with a strong ribcage and loin. On the move, he was positive and true, showing an effortless side gait. Best Veteran Dog

2. Mitchell & Wright - Huntshill Tornado JW ShCM

This nine-year-old tri dog is of the correct size and proportions, giving him a balanced appearance when standing. He has a pleasing head shape with good length and depth to the muzzle showing a smattering of grey, and his dark eyes exude an endearing, distinguished expression. His neck is of good length, leading to a well-let-down chest and sufficient forechest. Today, he tended to lose his topline, but his ribs are nicely sprung and carried well back. He stands on quality, round bone down to the feet. Good width of thigh and bend of stifle. He did not quite have the reach and drive of the winner

Vintage Dog (1,0)

1. Phillips & Keyte - Lanesend Segenhoe JW ShCM

Full of beans and fun, this 12 1/2-year-old tri dog hasn’t been told he’s a vintage veteran. He carries a natural presence and shows himself to advantage. Of pleasing overall size with good substance, he has a lovely, balanced head with well-shaped, dark eyes that still hold a hint of mischief. His neck is of good length, and his forechest is well developed with a pleasing spring of rib. Today, he is just tending to lose his topline. He is in excellent muscle tone and uses his strong quarters to great effect, really driving around the ring.

Special Beginners Dog (4,0)

1. Bell-Thomas - Amorpapaver Copernicus

Repeat Junior Dog

2. Mrs Giles-Wyatt - Clarismore Crown Prince JW

Repeat Post Graduate Dog

3. Miss Daniels - Michelroy Earl Grey

Baby Puppy Bitch (1,0)

1. Mrs Leader - Davricard Artemis

Really promising 5-month-old tri bitch, everything is in the right place for her age and maturing along the right lines. When standing, she shows good balance and proportion. Her head is very feminine, with a slightly domed backskull and good length and strength to her foreface. Long, fine, low-set leathers frame her face, and her dark eyes contribute to a lovely expression. Her topline is firm, and she possesses good depth and spring of rib. She moves out cleanly both fore and aft and looks to have a bright future ahead.

Minor Puppy Bitch (1,1)

Puppy Bitch (3,0)

1. Mr Beard - Kellitcreed Tickety Boo

This 9-month-old tri bitch presents a shapely, and compact silhouette. Being of a pleasing size with good substance, and well proportioned. Her head is balanced in its proportions, just needing time to mature. She has a good length of neck, a lovely forechest, and depth of brisket. Her ribcage is well sprung, and she maintains a firm, level topline both when standing and in motion. She stands on quality, round boned limbs with well-knuckled feet. Her strong, wide quarters and well-let-down hocks enable her to drive powerfully around the ring, winning the class over some lovely puppies.

2. Bridgeman & Logue - Kingswin Celeste

10-month-old tri bitch, slightly larger in build than the winner, presents a pleasing outline. Her head is nicely balanced, with good length of foreface, long, low-set ears, and dark eyes and pigmentation, all contributing to a gentle expression. At the moment not quite the neck and forechest of winner, she boasts excellent depth and spring of rib, along with a short, strong loin. Her topline is firm and level, finishing with a well-set and well-carried stern. She moves out with purpose and true action.

3. Jones & Jepson - Eardley Shake Your Booty

Junior Bitch (1,0)

1. Bell-Thomas - Amorpapaver Ada Lovelace

13-month-old tri bitch, slightly more refined in build, but presents a pleasing silhouette when standing. Her proportions are harmonious, and her head is very feminine and well balanced, with the right amount of stop and depth of flew. She has a good length of neck, a decent forechest, and straight, round-boned forelegs ending in tight feet. She maintains a firm topline and wide quarters. Her movement was not quite as tidy today.

Yearling Bitch (3,1)

1. Miss Borg - Alibor Gingerbread

Sturdy 22-month-old W/T bitch is well developed in body, with excellent substance that creates a shapely outline. She has a feminine head with a kind expression. A strong neck that flows smoothly into a firm, well-held topline, finishing with a well-carried stern. Her brisket shows lovely depth, forechest is well developed, and her ribs are nicely sprung and carried well back. She possesses muscular hindquarters with good width and is short from hock to heel. Today, I preferred her profile movement to 2nd, though she was a little loose in front, but strong and driving from the rear.

2. Bell-Thomas - Amorpapaver Ada Lovelace

Repeat Junior Bitch

Post Graduate Bitch (5,0)

1. Bridgeman & Logue - Kingswin Gifted

Most attractive 10-month-old tri bitch who stood out in the class for her balanced appearance when stacked. She comes from a slightly larger mould, is well developed for her age, and she presents herself to great advantage. Her headpiece is lovely, with equal ratios between skull and foreface, a slightly domed skull, dark eyes, and low-set leathers that combine to create a gentle and endearing expression. She has a decent length of neck, a well-let-down chest, and sufficient fill in the forechest. Her topline is firm, and her stern is well carried. I particularly liked her hindquarters, which are wide across the thigh with a good bend of stifle. She shows reach and drive in profile, just needing to tighten up a little more fore and aft. Promising youngster - BPB

2. Bell-Thomas - Amorpapaver Ada Lovelace

Repeat Junior Bitch

3. Mitchell & Wright - Felinoak Fizz At Huntshill

Limit Bitch (3,0)

1. Mrs & Miss Banks - Forgebanks Shantung JW

A workmanlike and honest 2-year-old tri bitch, and a littermate to RBD. I appreciated her overall size, substance, and femininity, all of which contributed to a lovely profile when stacked. She displays a classic outline and is soundly constructed. Her head is exceptionally feminine, with balanced proportions, dark, inquisitive eyes, and low-set ears. She possesses a good length of neck, a firmly held topline, a strong loin, and a well-set, and well-carried stern. Admirable development of the forechest and depth to the brisket. She has round bone extending to her tight, well-knuckled feet. On the move, she uses her strong hindquarters to show impressive drive, remaining clean and true in her front action. BB & RBIS

2. Miss Whitton - Haggatty Artemis

5-year-old tri bitch presents a graceful flow from nose to tail, with good proportions and balance creating a clean, elegant yet workmanlike outline. Her head is pleasing and feminine, showing a moderately wide skull, fine low-set ears, and correctly shaped eyes that gives an appealing expression. Her chest is well let down, and her ribs are nicely sprung, though not quite the forechest of the winner. She has good round bone extending to well-knuckled feet. Her strong, muscular quarters and low-set hocks enhance her rear drive. Shown in excellent muscular condition, she moves with lovely power from behind, though her front action is not quite as tidy today.

3. Mr & Mrs Lennard - Butterow Unity

Open Bitch (4,1)

1. Mr & Mrs Murphy - Felinoak Gossip At Rhosyndu (AI)

A stylish 2-year-old tri bitch, built on slightly finer lines, liked her for her overall balance and femininity. She has a pleasing head, with a slight dome to the back skull, a good length of foreface, dark soulful eyes, and low-set ears, exuding a gentle expression. Her slightly arched neck flows smoothly into a firm, well-held topline. She shows good depth of brisket and a nice fill in of forechest, with well-sprung ribs and a well-carried stern. Her hindquarters are moderate, and she stands on lovely, tight feet. On the move, she demonstrates free and positive movement while maintaining her outline. RBB

2. Miss Whitton - Haggatty Callisto JW

There is much to admire in this 3-year-old tri bitch, who possesses excellent substance and bone. Her head is a little stronger than the winners', yet remains feminine and well-proportioned. Her eyes are just a shade lighter, but has dark pigmentation, and well-placed, long ears that frame her face. Her neck is of good length, and she has admirable fill in the forechest, along with well-boned limbs. Unfortunately, she tended to lose her topline at times today. She has moderate hindquarters and is short from hock to heel. She moved out positively in all directions.

3. Mitchell & Wright - Huntshill Usual Suspect

Veteran Bitch (5,0)

1. Keepence & Keyte - Redcap Northern Lights Over Alandobel

An honest and compact 8-year-old tri bitch who truly gave her all today. She presents a balanced, unexaggerated outline when standing. I admired her size, substance, and femininity. Her head is well-proportioned, with the ideal combination of length and strength, complemented by dark eyes and pigmentation that create a soft expression. She possesses a good length of neck and a firm topline. Standing on quality, round-boned limbs and neat feet, she is well-developed throughout, giving an overall impression of sturdiness. She moved out purposefully and cleanly in her action. Pleased to award her BVB & BVIS

2. Mr & Mrs Lennard - Butterow Rumba

8-year-old W/T bitch was close up to the winner and impressed me with her happy-go-lucky nature—full of fun and still able to show the youngsters how it’s done! She is sturdy in outline yet displays a shapely silhouette when standing, and her clear adoration for her handler is evident. Her head is well balanced with a keen expression. She has a clean neck of good length, a nicely developed forechest, and straight, well-boned forelegs ending in well-knuckled feet. Slightly longer in body, she has a good ribcage and depth to the brisket. Her hindquarters are lovely, with a well-shaped rear, wide thighs, and a tail that never stopped wagging. She moved well from behind, although she tended to lose her topline in profile at times.

3. Miss Whitton - Tabula Rasa Of Haggatty

Vintage Bitch (1,1)

Special Beginners Bitch (3,0)

1. Miss Borg - Alibor Gingerbread

Repeat Yearling Bitch

2. Bell-Thomas - Amorpapever Ad Lovelace

Repeat Junior Bitch

3. Mr & Mrs Brownlow - Rushwater Violet Sky (AI)