Tunbridge Wells & District Canine Society

Tunbridge Wells and District Canine Society 

Date 18th July 2026

Judge Karen Angier (Bilyara)

Thank you for the invite to judge at this well run and friendly show and putting the ring in the shed which was so cool and airy. I had the very experienced steward Malcolm Pucknell who kept things going – good to work with you again. Thank you to the exhibitors for your entries.

Hungarian Pumi 

Post Grad 1-0

1st - Hills – Gravelous Buszke Bocskor -= R.B.O.B

Black dog with a good head dark oval eyes his ears are well set and he uses them to advantage. Lovely expression. Adequate neck, good body proportions good depth and width of chest level topline. Well-muscled. Moved brisk with a nice side gait but a little close behind  

Open 1-0

1st – Kirkwood – Lux/Bel Ch Schnaubern Draco Star at Yolstek BW25 - B.O.B 

 nice dog masculine head correct longer muzzle enough underjaw medium well carried ears, oval eyes, good bone and round feet, straight front. Present a square outline level topline and high set well curved tail. Lovely crisp coat quality and condition. Balanced brisk movement  

Old English Sheepdog 

Puppy 1-0

1st - Porter -Ladamis Prince of Darkness with Mellowdee – BP +BOB

Good board skull with well-defined stop, dark eyes with a kind expression, well placed ears. Good pigmentation. Lovely length of neck with slight arch leading into a compact body, good angulations. Straight front with good feet, close fitting elbows. Enough depth, width of chest and spring of rib for age. Firm topline with good turn of stifle. Moved sound with a lovely side gait which was fluid with reach and drive. Well presented 

Junior 1-0

As Puppy

Open 3-1

1st – Lattimer – Aus Ch Ottaba Right on Quewe (AI) (Imp Aus) – RBOB

Strong muzzle, good underjaw and well-defined stop, eyes well set and expressive, ears close to head. Strong arched neck, nice straight front and compact feet. Good body condition and enough depth and width of chest ribs well sprung. Good stifle. Well-muscled and in good presentation. Moved well.

2nd – Leggett – Mellowdee Sapphire Moon Avec Meldale 

Attractive girl with strong muzzle, good underjaw good head proportions. Well set eyes and well-placed ears. Good length of neck. Good angulations. Well sprung ribs. Nice shape and size. Moved well.

Pyrenean Mountain Dog

Post Graduate -1-0 

1st – Tadd – Chia Apaltasunez Avac Kricarno (Imp CZE) RBOB

Feminine head clean, gentle slope and good depth. Almond eye lovely expression, small ears which lay flat. Correct dentition and good dark pigmentation. Clean short neck leading into good shoulders. Firm level topline well set and carried tail. Nice bone and good feet, double dew claws, good angulation. Moved free.

Open 1-0

1st - Tadd – Kricarno Klass Kombined (AI) – B OB

Well made boy with well-proportioned head. Almond eyes well placed ears with rounded tips. Correct dentition and pigmentation. Short strong neck, medium angulation. Straight front good depth and width of chest. Well-muscled in good condition. Double dew claws. Level form topline. Moved OK but needed a larger ring to move without having to pace and show what he is capable of. Well balanced.

 Samoyed

Puppy 3-0 

1st – Willcock & Ryan – Dynar Temple of Beauty - Bet Puppy + Puppy Group 1

Stunning puppy with a lovely feminine head good wedge shape expressive almond eye, well set apart ears. Correct dentition and pigmentation. Alert and attentive with the smile! Strong slightly arched neck. Good depth width and spring of rib for age. Strong loin. Lovely turn of stifle. Straight front and goo bone. Moved free. Well-presented and well-muscled

2nd – South – Aleski Diva in Diamonds 

Nice head with almond well set eyes, ears well set apart nice shape. Enough length of neck. Good overall shape. Feet flat and well covered. Lovely temperament moved well  

3rd – Groves – Aleski Starshine Diva

Junior – 2-0

1st – Howlett – Artsam Bedazzled for Tiksi – RBOB

Another well balanced girl with lovely profile. Lovely wedge head almond eyes well set apart neat ears, lovely expression. Good length of neck leading into nice layback of shoulders. Straight front well boned. Good width and depth of chest well sprung ribs and strong loin. In lovely condition Moved freely.

2nd – Wickenden – Lupussky Eos Skadi

Good head and expression almond eyes and good pigmentation, enough neck with slight arch. Medium bone straight front. Nice body loin could be a little stronger. In lovely condition. Overall, well balanced. Moved OK just not the tail carriage of 1st.

Post Grad - 1-1

Open - 3-1

1st – South – Aleski Viva La Diva – BOB + Group 3

Feminine wedge-shaped head with dark almond eyes, good ear set well apart. Strong slightly arched neck leading into a well-balanced body with strong loin. Good width and depth of chest well shaped ribs. Well-muscled. Moderate angulation good turn of stifle. High set tail well carried. Good bone and well covered feet. Alert and attentive to her handler. Lovely balanced outline Moved freely with lovely side gait.

2nd – Groves – Aleski Sparkling Star

Pretty girl with nice head almond eyes and neat well-placed ears. Good length on neck leading into a well-shaped body. Enough depth and width of chest. Good feet and bone. Not as positive on the move as 1st.

AVNSC Pastoral 

Puppy 1-0

1st –Wilson - Hartswelin Eye of the Tiger at Jandade – Briard – BP. + Puppy Group 2

Such an appealing boy with his square muzzle defined stop and dark eyes, well placed ears, alert and expressive. Good length of strong neck and well angulated. Firm level topline and enough depth and width of chest for age. Enough bone and nice feet slightly rounded. Moved effortlessly with reach and drive. In excellent condition and well-muscled. Lovely temperament.

Junior 1-1

Post Grad 3-2

1st Cheryshd The way You are By Bethlyntee – Breaded Collie- Best AVNSC + Group 4

Brown boy with balanced head strong muzzle and good under jaw, moderate stop large eyes with lovely expression, ears well placed. Good pigmentation. Lovely reach of neck, good depth width of chest and deep ribs. Short loin. Good angles. Oval feet with nicely arch toes. In fit condition. Ground covering movement

Open 1-1

AV Import Reg Pastoral.

Open 1-0

1st – Dennis – Shadowshack All Moons – White Swiss Shepherd – Best Import Reg

Masculine head with strong jaw good pigmentation. Lovely expressive eyes and well placed and used ears. Strong neck and good lay of shoulder. Firm level topline and well-set tail. Straight front and good oval feet. Good rear angulation and turn of stifle. Well-muscled. Moved well but just lacked the enthusiasm. Was a long hot day for him. Lovely temperament 

Pastoral Group

1st Droyales One and Only at Shadowshack JW, Breed: German Shepherd Dog (Mrs P Milham)

2nd -Ladamis Prince of Darkness with Mellowdee, Breed: Old English Sheepdog (Mrs T Porter)

  3rd - Aleski Viva La Diva, Breed: Samoyed (Miss A South)

4th - Cheryshd The Way You Are by Bethlyntee, Breed: Bearded Collie (Mrs L Dumbrell)

Puppy Group

 1st - Dynar Temple of Beauty, Breed: Samoyed (Miss P & Mrs L Willcock & Ryan)

 2nd

  - Hartswelin Eye of The Tiger at Jandade, Breed: Briard (Miss D & Mrs J Wilson)

 3rd Ladamis Prince of Darkness with Mellowdee, Breed: Old English Sheepdog (Mrs T Porter)

 4th Sapphire Moon for Shemist, Breed: Shetland Sheepdog (Mrs S Stock)

. Veteran

Entries: 8 Absentees: 3

1st Tighness The Tide Is High VW, Breed: Shetland Sheepdog (Mrs L K Whittington)

2nd Brodaty Limited Edition at Bethlyntee, Breed: Bearded Collie (Mrs L Dumbrell)

3rd Kirkbridgend Rhea, Breed: Border Collie (Ms S Carr)

Reserve Valdosta Dare to Dream of Savendie, Breed: Shetland Sheepdog (Miss L Mettan-Ure)

VHC Sharphouse's Jasminorange, Breed: German Shepherd Dog (Mrs W J Sharp)

 AV Pastoral Reserve Best of Breed 

1st – Clough – Evad Lite Breeze – Shetland Sheepdog 

Karen Angier (Bilyara)