Northern Italian Spinoni Association

NORTHERN ITALIAN SPINONI ASSOCIATION

Single Breed Open Show – Saturday 20th June 2026

Judge – Karen Holdstock

 It was a real pleasure to be invited by the Northern Italian Spinoni Association to judge this lovely entry, and I extend my sincere thanks to the committee for their kind hospitality. My gratitude also goes to the exhibitors for bringing their dogs - your support, sportsmanship, and the obvious care you put into your dog’s made the day a joy. A special thank you must go to my fabulous stewards, Olwen and Graham, whose efficiency, good humour, and calm organisation kept everything running smoothly and made my day both fun and enjoyable.

Veteran Dog (2/1ab)

1st Piccolonoce Monty Bojangle - Miss W J Barratt

7 years old, Orange Roan. Appealing head with the kindest of eyes. Strong slightly arched neck leading to well laid-back shoulders. Well-constructed all through, good bone, deep in chest and good spring of ribs. Almost square. Pleasing coat. On the move he showed effortless side profile movement, a pleasure to see his bond with his handler. RBD BVD

Puppy Dog (4/0)

1st Stowledge Sergio Of Blymara – Mrs R BlytheBrown Roan 

8 ½ months old BD BPIS. Loved the ring presence of this youngster. He catches your eye immediately. His head is of correct proportions and developing well. Ears are well set; his expression is beautiful, and his eye are kind - almost human like. Excelled in front angulation. Strong, straight front with good bone. He stood square and shows a pleasing topline. His ribs are well sprung and carried well back. On the move he was true for and aft with excellent footfall. Side profile he showed a relaxed breed typical trot, with good driving action. He carried his head well and he carried his tail correctly on the move. I am sure he will be a star of the future. In the challenge he didn’t put a foot wrong. even in the heat, he continued his beautiful movement. I couldn’t deny him BD and BPIS. Well done. I wish him every success for the future.

2nd Stowledge Stephano – Mrs D & Mrs E Williams

Litter brother to one, another beautiful mover with lots to admire. I really liked this boy. Pleasing head, developing well. Well balanced and strong all through, for a youngster he has great substance. Excellent front and rear angulation. Very close decision with these two. Fluent, effortless movement, carrying his tail well. Today, he was just pipped on overall movement by his kennel mate.

Junior Dog – (3,1)

1st Brewnel Barr by Stowledge - Mrs S & Miss E Barrett

Brown Roan male in super condition. Beautiful head with diverging head planes. Kindest of eyes and well-set ears. Good lay of shoulder and corresponding return of upper arm. Ribs well sprung. Would prefer a little more rear angulation. In the challenge his handler had him stood where he looked a little straight in stifle. I did consider him for RBD. His movement was fabulous, and his tail carriage was excellent. My notes say WOW. He demonstrated a positive yet relaxed trot, untiring and powerful driving action. Won the class on movement.

2nd Stowledge Stephano – Mrs D & Mrs E Williams

Please see puppy critique

Post Graduate Dog (2/0)

1st Stowledge Stephano – Mrs D & Mrs E Williams

Please see puppy critique

2nd Stowledge Soul of Blymara – Mrs R Blythe

Brown Roan male - 2 Years. Pleasing head with kind eyes. Well-made youngster, strong all through. Stood square. Good depths to brisket, well sprung ribs carried well back. Lovely coat texture. Today he was toeing out a little in front. His side profile movement was beautiful, he covered the ground well.

Limit Dog (1/0)

1st Diggmere Mary’s Chi Bloom – Ms O & Mr P Mcgregor & Wright

W/O well balanced, 4-year-old male. Pleasing head of good proportions. Desirable front and rear angulation. Deep in chest and well sprung ribs. On the move he demonstrated the breed typical trot, he held his topline well on the move. Floated around the ring showing a wonderful bond with his handler. Carried his head and tail well. Handled to perfection. Shown in excellent condition a credit to his handler/owner.

Open Dog (0/0)

Special Working Dog (0/0)

Veteran Bitch (4/2)

1st Quebaikei Russian Blizzard (AI) – Mrs S Burrows

8 ½ year old female. Excelled in head and neck. Beautiful head with diverging head planes. Kind and gentle expression. Strong neck leading to strong, well laid-back shoulders and good return of upper arm. Her chest is deep, and her ribs are carried well back. Great substance and strong oval bone. Pleasing coat texture. Her movement was free and true. Pleasing to see that she seemed to enjoy her time with her handler. Pleasure to award her BVB BVIS

2nd Piccolonoce Vanilla Crunch - Mrs L Lea

Another well-conditioned veteran. & year-old female. Well balanced and strong all through. Her head was pleasing in profile, I slightly preferred the head of first. Slight arch to neck, well built, strong shoulders. Deep in brisket and well-muscled lion. Shown in fabulous condition. Moved well.

Puppy Bitch (6/3ab)

1st IlSolo Sniffed it Once – Mrs K & Mr G Bovio

BPB, RBPIS. Brown Roan female, almost one year. Super substance and stood square. I really liked this girl. She had a kind yet cheeky expression. Pleasing head of good proportions and diverging head planes. Strong slightly arched neck. Well laid shoulders and corresponding return of upper arm. Deep in brisket, well sprung ribs. Strong over the loin. Won the class on beautiful movement and perfect foot. Correct tail set, carried well on the move.

In the challenge for BPIS she seemed a little tired, understandably after a long day A pleasure to judge. Wish her every success for the future.

2nd Javal Same Old Scene with Fuoriditesta – Miss G Mcgrory

Pretty girl with developing head. Kind, sweet expression. Finer than first and a little longer in cast. She moved well showing good reach and drive covering the ground well. Handled well and she showed admiration for her handler.

Junior Bitch (4/0)

1st Scodinzolare Pesche – Mrs L Mortimor

14 Months, Orange Roan female. What a character! Beautiful and naughty at the same time. Another female I admired. Loved her head, balanced - showing diverging head planes, pronounced occiput and slight arch crest shape to her neck. Excellent front angulation. Good topline. Her ribs are well sprung and carried well back. On the move she showed her character, she was really enjoying herself. When settled she showed beautiful breed typical movement. Promising youngster.

2nd Affilato Play Cupid – Ms J Foster

Pretty girl with beautiful expression and tight eyes. I have judged this girl before, and today she seemed much happier and moved beautifully. Pleasing head, strong neck into good lay of shoulder. She is a little longer in cast than first. Well bodied, and in great condition, with a fabulous coat. Handled to perfection.

Yearling Bitch – (1,0)

1st Gellini Special Edition – Mr J & Mrs G Pugh

20 months Brown Roan. Another promising female that I admired. Best of heads, well balanced and strong all through. Desired topline held well on the move. Chest deep and her ribs are well sprung and carried well back. Loved her coat for colour and texture. Her movement was beautiful, true fore and aft, showing perfect foot fall.

Post Graduate Bitch – (4,0)

1st Stowledge Scilla at Incantevole JW – Mrs P Kruglow

2 years W/O. She showed desirable breed typical characteristics. I really liked this girl. Head of great proportions and workings. Her shoulders are strong and well placed. Great bone and substance. Moved freely with a sound easy action, carrying her well set tail correctly. Best mover of the class.

2nd Quebaikei Golden Hind – Mrs M & Miss S Ord

Pleasing head with kind expression. Good stubstance and stood square. Strong, short neck and good shoulder placement. Would prefer her coat to be a little more coarse. Side profile she looked a beautiful picture - floating effortlessly around the ring with her handler.

Limit Bitch (4,1ab)

1st Quebaikei Royal Highlander – Mrs S BurrowsW/O almost 2 ½ years Pleasing head with evident occiput, kind expression, slight arch to neck showing crest from nape. Good depth to muzzle. Well balanced, with good oval bone. Ribs well sprung, and strong over lion. A little wider in front than I would prefer. Her movement was sound, and powerful and she carried her tail well.

2nd Quebailei Heather ‘n’ Honey for Oaklaw – Mr P & Mrs E Lawton

W/O 3 ½ years. Pleasing head with the most beautiful expression, almost human like when she looked back at me. Well balanced and stood square. Strong all through. Slight tuck up. Smaller in frame than one. Today she carried her tail a little high. Moved beautifully in profile.

Open Bitch (5,1ab)

1st SHCH Annilann Temptress Del Michiamo JW – Mrs J & Miss L Anderson & Mayne

W/O – 4 years old. Wow — I absolutely loved this girl. A truly breed‑typical female with quality throughout. She has one of the best heads, correct diverging head planes, excellent depth of muzzle, and the kindest, most typical expression. She stands square and presents a beautifully balanced outline. A strong, slightly arched neck leads into a well laid shoulder. She has good depth of brisket, and her ribs are well sprung and carried well back. Short‑coupled, with strength over the loin, finishing in a well-muscled rear with a good bend of stifle. Neat, tidy feet. Tail correctly set and carried correctly on the move. And move she certainly can. She made my hairs stand up - elegant yet powerful, stylish with effortless, ground covering strides. Completely natural, nothing overdone. Today she was the standout mover of the day. I could not deny her BB and ultimately BIS. Many congratulations.

2nd SHCH Inostricani Sky’s The Limit at Milisimo – Mr M Sandy

W/O rising 4 years old. Another beautiful female of excellent quality. A pleasing head with good proportions and the kindest of expressions. She stood square, and her topline is breed‑typical - and importantly, she holds it on the move. Slightly smaller all through than the winner. She is well balanced, with strong, well laid shoulders and a corresponding return of upper arm. She has great substance with strong, oval bone, and the best of rear angulation. Handled to perfection and shown in hard, fit condition. She moved with power and purpose, yet retained elegance, covering the ground with ease. It was a pleasure to award her a well-deserved RBB and RBIS. Many congratulations.

Special Working Bitch (2,0)

1st Diggmere Cortona Sofia Del Riccini – Mrs S, Mr P & Mr C, Whittingham, Wright & Bexon

4-year W/O A bitch I have judged before. A mature female with much to admire. She has a pleasing head with a kind, gentle eye. Her neck is strong, slightly arched, and of correct length. Excellent front angulation, with a deep brisket and well‑sprung ribs carried well back. She stood almost square. Excellent substance and well-muscled all through. On the move she went out well, showing true action and excellent footfall. Superbly handled throughout. I was pleased to award her BSWIS.

2nd Gellini Indian Moon – Mr J & Mrs G Pugh

6 ½ years Brown Roan. A sound example of the breed, clearly fit for function. She has a well‑proportioned head with tight eyes and a kind, typical expression. Her slightly arched neck flows cleanly into strong shoulders with a good return of upper arm. She carries strong oval bone, with a slight slope to the pasterns and neat, tidy feet. Nothing exaggerated. She moved freely, although a little unsettled at times today.