Retford Canine Society

Retford and DCS Open show Sunday 15th March 2026 at Newark and Notts Show Ground.

Unfortunately, Mr. Brian Hindley had been taken ill, so I was happy to stand in as an unexpected judge. I’d like to wish him a speedy recovery. Hopefully, he will be offered an appointment in the future, as he had drawn a lovely entry.

I want to thank the secretary and her team for the opportunity to support the club in this way. They are always the unsung heroes of the show. Also, thanks to the exhibitors for accepting my placements so sportingly. All dogs behaved impeccably, as did the handlers.

Best in Show Ch Kashbeluli There We Are Then JW ShCEx OSW – Cowley – Hungarian Puli – A mature boy who owned the ring as he came in, full of character. Square in outline, firm muscle condition. Masculine head with dark eyes, strong muzzle, and the richest black pigmentation. Good width of chest, ribs well sprung. Strong short loin and a correct set of tail. Moved with a purposeful, balanced stride, holding his topline. Best in Show

Reserve Best In Show is a very close contender. Witchstone Nasabe Strikes Back JW – Leonard – Impressive masculine boy who pleased me. Slight arched to neck, compact body with correct topline, ribs well sprung, and ribcage extending well back, short loin and tail set, and carriage correct. Masculine head with narrow, flat skull, dark, expressive eyes, super ears set, slight stop, and correct dentition. He stands well on dainty feet. On the move, he was stylish with precision and drive. 3. Risepark First Stage JW – Parker, Saunders, McDonald – Miniature Schnauzer. 4 Blunderhall Jackson JW – Hardisty – Beagle

Best Puppy in Show Supetas Too Glam to Giva Damn – Mycroft & Spademan – Whippet – A delightful puppy bitch, she gave me a shiver. Her elegant, flowing lines and curves in all the right places. Her ultra-feminine, aquiline head with oval-shaped dark eyes. Her forechest has the right amount of fill and straight legs finishing with beautiful oval feet and well-achieved knuckles. She moved with such grace and elegance of one much older with her daisy-cutting action. This young lady is going to be hard to beat in her breed; she really is OUTSTANDING. Reserve best Puppy in Show, Pernickety Make Your Mark at Danton – Scourfield – Miniature Pinscher – What a character this youngster was. He was bright, alert, definitely fearless, and animated. His eyes had a keen expression, oval in shape, dark in colour, high-set ears, very mobile, graceful neck with a slight arch. Nicely filled forechest and firm topline. 3. Valento Mystique at Khinjan – Hatterell - Lhasa Apso 4. Finamor’s King of the Road at Bonnybeck – Sleight

Best Veteran in Show AmCh Suni Asia Wish Upon a Star by Sumahari ShCM ShCEx VW (IMP USA) – Virgo & Hicks – Afghan Hound – This super boy belied his age. I was in complete shock. Full of breed type, dignified and aloof. He’s 11 years old and could show some of the youngsters what a show dog is. He is the correct size for the breed, his coat is in beautiful condition coat and hiding under that coat was a dog in tip top condition, muscular and fit. He set off around the ring with his head held high and a smooth, springy action. 2. Ch Woolytop The Wherryman ShCM ShCEx VW – Offer – Beddlington – This young veteran had a hard act to follow. Again, he was in lovely, muscular condition and well presented. Full of grace with a gentle expression. 3. Nurbergnewf Cayman ShCEx VW – Crosier – Newfoundland 4. Prouts Could it Be Magic ShCM – Bennett – Lhasa Apso 14yrs

Lancashire Heeler

PG. 1. Parabar Pistachio – Bailey & Hancock – L/T male. Broad flat skull with well-set ears, sufficient stop, and almond-shaped eyes. He had a strong muscular neck into his shoulders. Well-sprung ribs with ample bone to legs finished with small, tight feet. On the move, he was brisk and free. BOB

O. 1. Skipest Winter Blues - Thomas – B/T male. Fully mature. Dark eye and a clean muzzle. Ample depth and leg, length. His ribs led back to a short muscular loin, his tail was set well, although did drop occasionally. Moved well, driving from short, strong hocks. RBoB 2. Selestar Lemon Drizzle Bailey & Hancocks – B/T girl. Very feminine with slightly less bone. Her head was broad with a flat skull. Nice length of neck, well-muscled throughout. She was focused and moved out well on small firm feet.

Great Dane.

P. (5-1) 1. Kinnegans Last Kingdom at Taradanes (Imp IRE) – White – Fawn male. For a young boy, he was well developed, giving a pleasing overall type. Alert and powerful. His head was nicely developed, with good ear set and well-shaped dark eyes; he had good length and strength in muzzle with a correct scissor bite. He had a long neck and good forechest, strong back, and good angles, a sound mover. BP 2. Zefathers Pretty Woman to Jasnettdanes – Harrison – Fawn girl. Lots of promise to this girl, and difficult to compete against an older male. Appealing feminine head with dark, medium-sized eyes. Enough chest for age. Quality bone to legs, although her feet need to tighten up a little. Well-muscled throughout. Work in progress. Jr. 1. Zefathers Two Faces with Irieusdane JW – Wright & Cranfield – Fawn male, a fine upstanding boy with plenty of bone and substance, great ring presence. His head is in model proportions with ample width to muzzle. Clean neck of good length, firm backline, good depth to brisket, well ribbed, muscular loin, correct tail set. Pleasing action on the go, and carries himself well. BOB 2. Kinnegans Last Kingdom at Taradanes (Imp IRE) – White – Notes as puppy. PG. Verano Viva Las Vagas – Bourton-Thorne – A very feminine fawn girl at the bottom of the height range, and could do with a little more weight on her. She had plenty of bone and very nice, tight feet. Her chest was well filled, and a good length of muscular neck. She moved at a steady pace. O. 1. Jutlanders Eat Your Heart Out at Taradanes JW – White – A lovely, feminine girl, a nice size and outline, she certainly has the elegance of the breed combined with good bone. Firm topline, deep through the brisket, well-sprung ribbing, tail set, and carriage. Pleasing skull to muzzle proportions. On the move, she was free. RBOB

Tibetan Mastiff

P. 1. Callowdale Lucky Luciano – Lowes – B/T male of 11 months and developing well, showing plenty of breed type and proportion. His head was masculine with a strong muzzle, a well-defined stop large skull, and a clear occiput. Strong, well-muscled neck into shoulders. His forelegs had ample bone, although his feet turned slightly out. His topline was firm, his tail set was high and curled over his back. BP RBoB PG. Callowdale Drummer Boy – Lowes & Jackson – 2yr old black boy. A strong boy giving a lovely outline of strength and power. His head was large and broad. His eyes were set well apart, dark in colour and oval in shape. His neck was muscular and fitted nicely into his shoulders. Firm topline with good depth of ribs reaching nicely back. On the move his was powerful with a measured, deliberate stride, BoB.

AV Puppy 1. Clehathro Big Bang at Hazylights – Samuels – Siberian Husky – Good shape and in full coat. Well, presented and moved well which won him this class. 2. Kimetsu Ayuki Kori Go at Kasaishiro – Davis – Akita Inu 3. Treskha Veuve Clicquot – Tress - Norwegian Elkhound – AV Jnr 1. Wyldette Lilth Never Eve – Knox – Shar Pei. Exciting youngster very breed typical with a good harsh coat and moved with freedom. 2. Un Ami Falcor Del Somni Catala to Bouvibear (Imp Deu) NLD JCH – Adkin & Pickering. 3. Boudivella Dottie – Hannington – Glen of Imaal Terrier AV PG. 1. Martgarian Zantara JW - Gammon - Hungarian Vizsla. Very feminine girl of a nice size. She had freedom and drive on the move 2. Un Ami Falcor Del Somni Catala to Bouvibear (Imp Deu) NLD JCH – Adkin & Pickering. 3. Tanronens Yuletide Angel – Deane – Retriever (Labrador) AV O. 1. Tammux After Dusk – Beckson - Miniature Schnauzer. Well-presented girl and worked well with her handler. She stood out in the class. 2. Hit Me Od Bijelih Andela of Whiteshire – Clancy – White Swiss Shepherd Dog – 3. Overbecks Esme Shelby at Roxastan – Townend – Basset Griffon Vendeen (Petit) Judge Janet Kay