Clitheroe & District Kennel Association

Clitheroe & D.K.A – 26TH September 2026

I would like to thank the committee for their kind invitation to judge and for their excellent hospitality throughout the day. My thanks also go to the exhibitors for supporting the show with their entries and for accepting my decisions in such a sporting and gracious manner. It was a pleasure to go over so many quality dogs, and I thoroughly enjoyed my appointment. A special thank you to my stewards John, Corinna and Paris for a sterling job, keeping everything running smoothly.

Hungarian Vizsla

Puppy

Entries: 0 Absentees: 0

Junior

Entries: 0 Absentees: 0

Postgraduate

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1st Glenbrows Opera D'arte JW (Ms C Gammon)

Feminine, well-balanced bitch of good breed type. Attractive head with a kind expression, correct proportions and pigmentation. Good neck and shoulder placement, level topline and well-developed quarters. Soundly constructed throughout with balanced angulation and good muscle tone. Moved freely with reach and drive while maintaining a firm outline. On the day, I preferred her harder condition and more positive drive from behind, which enabled her to make the most of her excellent construction. Pleased to award her B.O.B

Open

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1st Glenbrows Reminiscent (Ms C Gammon)

Very similar to PG winner, nearly 3-year-old bitch of pleasing breed type, presenting a balanced and racy outline. Feminine head with good length of muzzle, correct planes and a typical gentle expression. Clean neck flowing into well-laid shoulders, firm topline and strong loin. Well-ribbed with good depth to brisket and muscular quarters. Moved with an easy, ground-covering gait, maintaining her outline throughout.

Retriever (Labrador)

Puppy

Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

1st Exelby Elizabeth Browning (Mrs K Cook)

Super 6mth old puppy and one I would happily have taken home. Full of breed type and quality, with a balanced outline and such a pleasing, feminine head, showing the kind expression so typical of the breed. Well-made throughout with good reach of neck, correct shoulder placement, developing depth of body and a strong, level topline. Well boned with good feet and a correctly carried otter tail.

Moved freely and happily, covering the ground with ease and showing excellent promise for one so young. Presented in lovely condition and handled to advantage. A super puppy with a bright future ahead of her and certainly one to watch.

2nd Aughtonchase Apollo (Mrs J P Gower)

Promising black youngster of good breed type, presenting a balanced outline and plenty of substance for his age. Masculine head with a kind expression, good width of skull and correct proportions. Nicely made throughout with a good reach of neck, well-laid shoulders and a firm topline. Good bone, tight feet and a correctly set and carried otter tail. Moved freely and true, showing confidence and enthusiasm in the ring. Still very much a baby but has all the essentials in place and looks to have a bright future ahead of him.

3rd Aughtonchase Emmeline (Mrs J P Gower)

Reserve Fourjays Harmonic Goddess (Miss R L Young)

Junior

Entries: 4 Absentees: 2

1st Acredam Miss Marple of Penkaric (Mr G & Mrs P Proctor)

Just 12mth, pale yellow bitch who has much to like and is developing nicely for her age. Balanced in outline with a feminine head that is still maturing but already showing good breed type and a kind expression. Well put together with good neck and shoulder placement, level topline and good substance. Moved particularly well, covering the ground with an easy stride.

2nd Timouron Sign of The Times (Mrs G & Mr A Stewart)

Well-balanced 16mth chocolate dog of good breed type and substance. Masculine head with a kind expression, good bone and a firm topline. Soundly constructed and moved well, showing good reach and drive. Presented in excellent condition.

Postgraduate

Entries: 5 Absentees: 1

1st Huntress Happy Kiss at Fourjays (Imp Ukr) (Miss R L Young)

3-year-old yellow bitch who impressed with her quality, balance and breed type. Feminine head with good breadth of skull, correct proportions and the kind, intelligent expression. Excellent depth and spring of rib, strong loin and well-muscled quarters, all contributing to a powerful outline. Moved soundly, with purpose, covering the ground effortlessly while maintaining a firm topline and correctly carried otter tail. Presented in excellent condition and showing the maturity expected at this age. A quality bitch who excelled on the day, pleased to award her Best of Breed.

2nd Fourjays Hold Up A Light (Miss E Percival)

2-year-old black bitch of lovely breed type, feminine head with good breadth of skull. Well-bodied with good depth through the chest, strong loin and well-muscled quarters. Moved freely and true, covering the ground, maintaining a firm topline. Not quite carrying the maturity of 1st today, but a very smart bitch with much to admire

3rd Deniangill Scarlet Ribbons at Aughtonchase (Mrs J P Gower)

Reserve Harrop Ravenheart of Marlucove (Miss J Bailey)

Open

Entries: 3 Absentees: 2

1st Gr Ch/int Ch Lab Spb Afrodita for Happy Kiss at Fourjays (Miss R L Young)

Lovely yellow bitch who belied her 8 years, presented in outstanding condition and with great credit to her owner. Feminine head with a kind expression, good breadth of skull and correct proportions. Well bodied with excellent depth and spring of rib, strong loin and well-muscled quarters. Moved soundly and freely. Had I not known her age, I would never have guessed it. A wonderful example of the breed enjoying her veteran years while still retaining so much quality and enthusiasm.

Weimaraner

Puppy

Entries: 0 Absentees: 0

Junior

Entries: 0 Absentees: 0

Postgraduate

Entries: 0 Absentees: 0

Open

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1st Ir Sh Ch Silverkelvin Jupiter over Magdala VW Cw22 (Mr A & Mrs P Mcmahon)

This boy is just approaching his 9th birthday and certainly not showing his age. Presented in incredible condition, with excellent muscle tone and a fit, athletic appearance that many younger dogs would envy. Masculine head with good length, clean lines and a keen expression. Well set ears. Clean neck and well-proportioned throughout with a strong topline, deep chest and well-developed quarters. Moved with reach and drive, maintaining his elegant outline. A credit to his owner, and another veteran whose age would never be guessed. Although stood alone, a worthy class winner and Best of Breed.

Bullmastiff

Puppy

Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1st Optimus Bridget Jones (Mr P J & Mrs D Myers)

Very promising 9mth bitch of excellent breed type and quality. Feminine yet powerful, with a well-proportioned head, good breadth of skull, correct muzzle and dark, alert expression. Strong neck flowing into well-laid shoulders, with good depth of chest, ample bone and a firm topline. Balanced throughout, with well-developed hindquarters for her age. Moved soundly and with purpose, holding her outline well. Still very much a youngster, but she has all the essentials in place and should have a bright future ahead of her. A very nice bitch with much to admire.

2nd Quark of Windsor Kennel at Fowlerheight NAF (Mrs L & Mr D Aldcroft)

Substantial 7mth male, masculine head with good breadth of skull, correct proportions and a keen expression. Strongly boned throughout with good depth of body and plenty of substance for his age. Powerful quarters and ample width, presenting an impressive picture when standing. His size is currently contributing to a slightly soft topline, which should strengthen as he matures and develops.

3rd Fowlerheight Quattro (Mrs L & Mr D Aldcroft)

Junior

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1st Optimus Casey Jones (Mr P J & Mrs D Myers)

Litter brother to the Puppy class winner and very much cut from the same cloth. A young male of super breed type, combining power, balance and quality. Masculine head with good breadth of skull, correct muzzle and dark, attentive expression. Strongly made throughout with ample bone, good depth of body and a firm outline. Moved soundly, making the most of his construction, and showed himself to great advantage with a superb showman's attitude, demanding attention every time he entered the ring. An exciting prospect who should have a very bright future ahead of him. Pleased to award him Best of Breed and Best Puppy in Breed, delighted to see him go on to take W.G.1, W.G.P 1 and ultimately R.B.P.I.S.

2nd Kierlaceyian Double Trouble (Mr P & Mrs A Slaney)

Just turned 12 months and a very appealing youngster of good breed type and quality. Feminine whilst retaining the substance and power expected of the breed. Attractive head with good breadth of skull, correct proportions and a keen expression. Well-balanced throughout with ample bone, good depth of body and sound construction. Moved well and showed steadily, making a pleasing overall picture.

Post Graduate

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1st Skyelinebull Amarula (Ms C A Bowman)

A well-balanced bitch presenting a pleasing overall outline. Feminine throughout, with good substance and bone for her size. Her head is a little round for my preference, but she has a kind expression and remains typical. Well-bodied with good depth and a sound frame. Moved adequately, although both she and her handler would benefit from further schooling to allow her to show to her best advantage and make the most of her qualities.

Open

Entries: 3 Absentees: 2

1st Diablo Sivola (Ms P J Williams)

A mature male of sufficient breed type, presenting a balanced outline. Masculine head with good expression and correct proportions. Well muscled throughout and shown in good, hard condition.While possessing many typical breed characteristics, I would prefer more substance for a mature Bullmastiff male. Moved soundly and was handled well, making the most of his qualities.

Judge

Kirsty Biggs (Cerisier)