Norfolk & Norwich Canine Society

Norfolk and Norwich CS 7th April 2026

My thanks to the Society for this invitation to judge at this super show, a small but mighty committee and a band of helpers ensured for a welcoming day judging. I had such super quality dogs to judge.

ASD

Puppy

1st Wray-Ramsden - Aussie Revolution Conquer With Grace Via Takhisis (Imp Ita) BP – she’s a little cracker who benefited from a large ring with a surface which really suited her. 10mths and showing much promise. Super bone but no way overdone, lovely outline and balanced throughout. Best Puppy

Open

1st Wray – Ramsden - CH/BEL CH Caronlea Celtic Fire Starter For Takhisis JW – this lad is in tip top condition and is so well muscled he cleared the ground easily with effortless stride. His topline never faulted on the stance or the move. Lovely proportions all through. BOB

2nd Brown – Archie Labakan Slovakia JW (Imp SKJ) – unfortunate to meet the winner and by no means an easy second as this boy is cracking and such a glamorous colour too. Super head proportions, level topline, good bone and another in great condition. I was nit picking but just preferred the rear movement of the winner. RBOB

Collie Rough

Puppy

1st Cooper – Kelekona Pearls Of Hope - a 6mth old baby at her first show. She needed a little time to settle on the move but once she did, she really showed her reach and drive. Feminine with a lovely head piece and sweet expression. Best Puppy

2nd Cooper - Ambartr Hearts Of Steele From Kelekona. Lovely lad who wasn’t as settled so didn’t show himself off to his advantage on the move. Nice outline with good front assembly and decent bone too. Just needs to find his confidence on the move.

Special Yearling

1st Corben - Seoirsin Shooting Star Via Caprioara- masculine chap with a lovely outline on with good proportions. Moved out well on the rear to win this class.

2nd Gatt – Wicani Belladonna For Bearven – feminine with a sweet expression. Good bone and well muscled. Covered in a well presented coat. Not the movement of the winner today.

Limit

1st Harvey and Gatt - Classic Scots Patrick Swayze (Imp Deu). Lovely outline and shape to this masculine male. Nice head piece but would benefit from more mobile ears. Really moved out well and true in all directions. He was covered in a profuse well presented clean coat of correct texture. BOB

2nd Cooper – Kelekona Hearts of Gold JW – Super head with parallel planes and sweetest of expressions. Good neck into well laid shoulders. Nice topline with rise over loin. Presented in a good coat and handled well.

Open

1st Wray-Ramsden – Bel Ch Takhisis Lady Of Mystery RBOB – In pristine condition and handled so well. Super dark eyes with sweet expression. Front and rear angulation as it should be. Nice spring of rib and correct topline. Steady on the move but with the required reach and drive. RBOB

2nd Corben- Astrommelias Ulises Via Caprioara (Imp Esp) substantial masculine lad who moves so effortlessly and covers the ground well. Lovely outline with strong arched neck and correct angulation front and rear.

Puli

Limit

1st Hudson – Mournebrake Also An Angel fawn puli with nice head proportions and super pigment. Level back but a touch longer than required. He has a super side gait with required springy movement. RBOB

Open

1st Henshaw – Wood Ch Magikus Belatrix Black VW, a lovely shape, smaller all round but balanced with super head proportions an ultra feminine. Moves easily around the ring with her correct gait and is sound in every direction. She’s such a show off in the ring with a ‘look at me’ attitude. BOB

2nd Hudson – Mournebrake Archangel. One happy exhibit! Longer in the body than the winner but still a nice gent. Fine bone with correct neck and level topline. Handled well.

Lancashire Heeler

Puppy

1st Musk and Bingham – Parabar Pumpkin Pie – what a super happy 6mth old youngster showing so much promise. Lovely head proportions with moderate stop and mobile alert ears. Required front assembly and rear angulation. He didn’t want to show off his movement and found the ground far too interesting to care – however when he did concentrate his movement was spot on. Keep up the practice and I’m sure he’ll get into the swing of things on the ground – Best Puppy

Sp Yearling

1st Musk and Bingham – Kavalo Tougher Than The Rest. Masculine without coarseness, lovely shape and stood well on the table. Super head with dark eye and scissor bite. Brisk and easy mover and looked a picture both stood and on the move.

2nd Budd – Kavalo Dancing In The Dark feminine girl with good bone. Super mover in all directions coming from her angulated front and rear.

Limit

1st Budd- Parabar Primrosa – Super body shape with typical feminine head with good eyes and alert ears. Level topline on the move. Well presented and it great condition - RBOB

2nd Musk and Bingham – Lankeela Our Marnie. Well presented smart lad with good body proportions and so eye catching in coat colour. Easier mover who covered the ground well.

Open

1st Musk and Bingham – Parabar Puzzling Pilot – charming chap with much to like. Width to skull with good ears. Mature in body, moderate neck into good lay of shoulder, level topline and ribs well back, correct tail set and carried well. Moved well in all directions BOB

2nd Braybrook – Tudorbrook Smartie Girl – feminine girl with nice head proportions, well set ears and moderate stop. Nice body shape and brisk mover.

Samoyed

Puppy

1st Mcgreade Vandreem Imperial Ocean For Frostia What a super youngster as you would expect from this established kennel. Super head and expression with that require smile. Good neck leading to well-placed shoulders. Body shape and outline spot on. On the move she excels covering the ground effortlessly. Presented immaculately. BOB & BP

2nd Mann – Vandreem Imperial Linken unfortunate to meet the winner who was at the top end of puppy and the maturity stood out – however this lad is a smashing Samoyed with such a happy attitude. Super outline and well angulated front and rear. What a mover and his side gait is great to watch - RBOB

Welsh Corgi – Cardigan

Puppy

1st Waldron – Oscar Black Star BP – an inquisitive 7mth old pup who was really pleasing and will be lovely to watch on the move once he learns to concentrate, that says at the moment he is young and enjoying his time in the ring and moved well. Level topline, good coat and pleasing expression. BP

Sp Yearling

1st Irving- Twinan Truly Outrageous - super girl who is a joy to watch on the move. Feminine with a super head and expression. Good ear placement and dark pigment. Balanced throughout with a firm topline. RBOB

2nd Down – Elessar Eclipse The Stars JW, feminine and lighter in bone than winner. Good front and rear and a firm topline. Moved in unison with her handler and covered the ground easily.

Limit

1st Smith- Elessar Dark Moon Rising – masculine without being coarse, he was nice to go over and was a good shape. He had a harsh coat and was presented well.

Open

1st Irving – Twinan True Grit – he’s a super male who was presented in tip top condition. Good bone with correct front and rear angulations. So easy on the move and his topline is level at all times. BOB

Welsh Corgi - Pembroke

What a cracking entry of 21 Pems with some exhibitors travelling from Germany to make the show.

Puppy

1st Irving- Born To Be Your Unicum At Twinan (Imp Hun) what an impressive 7mth chap he is, such a striking outline with a head and expression which melts. He has super bone and balance confirmation. Correct front and well angulated rear which he made use of on the move – he covered the ground so easily. Teamed with a confident happy attitude he really will be one to watch. BP

2nd Irving – Born To Be Your Chain Bridge At Twinan (Imp Hun) – litter sister to the winner and not an easy decision as both super pups. Many attributes as her brother but she just wasn’t as settled on the move and didn’t have the determination her brother did.

Sp Yearling

1st Irwing – Twinan Put Some Jam On It. This chap doesn’t need Jam to make him any sweeter than he is – such a melting expression from his super head, eyes and ear set. Masculine throughout and in tip top condition. On the move he excels further, with his correctly angulated front and rear he covers the ground so easily. This entry of Pems was just smashing and he had such touch competition, but he demanded BOB with his showman attitude and ring presence.

2nd Rutherford – Twinan Dance To The Beat, feminine Pem with a pretty head, lovely eyes and super expression. She is balanced, of good size and well made throughout. So lovely on the move in all directions.

Limit

1st Hulse & Adams Twinan Raise The Bar For Fablecroft JW. Super masculine gent who demands attention in the ring. Lovely outline with balanced proportions, firm topline held at all times. Such an easy mover too. Covered in a well-presented jacket and handled to perfection. RBOB

2nd Irving – Twinan Swing On A Star, a super lad with a good shape and topline. Pleasing head and eye and good neck. Good angulation which shows on the move. He just needs to settle and concentrate on the job in hand.

Open

1st Irving - Born To Be Your C’est La Vie At Twinan (Imp Hun). Lovely head and expressive eyes. Correct bone and substance and in tip top condition. Spot on angulation allowing for correct movement. Loved his outline both stood and on the move.

2nd Hulse & Adams – Babaneira Kensington At Fablecroft ShCEx, there is no denying I think this lad is smashing. He’s masculine, upstanding with a super outline both stood and on the move. He’s presented impeccably and handled to get the best from him.

ANNSC Working

Puppy

1st Williams & Newton - Rarjo Earl of Fife Macduff BP & RESERVE B AVNSC – a super outline on this young PWD. Confident in the ring and really showed himself off and covered the ground easily.

2nd Neale - Icewolf Midsommar Eve, super Alaskan Malamute who was so well handled to get the best from him. Super side gait profile and another who cover the ground easily. Coat well presented.

Sp Yearling

1st Williams & Newton - Rarjo The Cross Of Macduff – a baby at 7mths but altogether for one so young. She was feminine with a super head piece. Covered in a super coat and so well handled.

Limit

1st Williams, Kudo & Kiyoi - Rarjo Thistle Macduff, another litter mate who enjoyed her time in the ring. She was balanced and stood and moved well, just not as together to get the top honours.

Open

1st Slack, Newton & Williams – Ch Rarjo Macduff Making Waves With Megulcie JW B AVSC – what a cracking PWD bitch – stunning at every angle. Immaculately presented and so well handled but so much more to this lady too. Her outline was super and on the move she was so eye catching and just cover the ground. I later awarded her the Working Group.

2nd Simmons – Chepam Queen of Swords, super Bouvier girl with a balanced headpiece. Strong bone, well angulated rear and covered the ground with ease.

AV Working

Veteran

1st Wright & Kirk - Ch & Int Ch Objet D’Art Du Hameau De Baika Avec Roesilbern JW (Imp Italy). This BMD really caught my eye for her outline both stood and on the move. Powerful effortless flowing movement made her the winner of this class.

2nd Tyler – Milion Diddles From Newlaithe Quality boxer bitch with a nice outline and strong rear. Well muscled and well presented.

Puppy

1st Wright & Cranfield – Zefather’s Homeward Bound With Irieusdane. Loved this brindle Dane, she has so much going for her. Nice head and good neck with a super topline both stood and on the move. Really seemed to enjoy her time in the ring.

2nd Hinchcliffe – Kizzylee Desdemona, super outline on this young Boxer. Lovely head piece and good neck. Moved well in all directions.

Junior

1st Kuech – Mellhawk Coachella For Boese. Feminine Boxer with a good outline. Liked her clean head and super alert expression. Well muscled for her age and moved really well to win this class.

2nd Samuels - Winter Melody Not That Dramatic Yet At Hazylights (Imp Pol) Super Sibe with a beautiful head and balanced body. Good length of neck, strong topline and presented and handled so well.

Open

1st Connelly – Tickbern Jackelberry – stood alone but a lovely BMD with strong bone and covered in a good coat. Moved well in all directions.

AV Veteran Dog

1st Parker, Saunders & Mcdonald - Ch Silversocks Shot In The Dark With Violis. This Miniature Schnauzer certainly demands your attention in the ring. Loved his outline and angulation and on the move he is a delight. Covered in a super coat to complete the picture..

2nd Lee Morris - Michandy Back In Time At Pupstar, this super black miniature poodle never stopped showing. He’s a stunning dog in profile and on the move. He’s covered in such a well presented coat and handled to get the best from him.

AV Veteran Bitch

1st Mettan-Ure - Valdosta Dare To Dream Of Savendie, this pretty blue merle girl is such a show off in the ring. Graceful outline with a super head and the sweetest of expressions.

2nd Collier Kallierbelle Pink Sapphire. Such an eye catching Dalmatian, she is in tip top condition and this showed in her ground covering movement.

AV Vintage (10 years +)

1st Kennedy - Lirren Blue Gamble At Donbeley, super outline on this blue merle Sheltie. Such a sweet expression with beautiful eyes. From her attitude for showing you wouldn’t think she was 13 years old. Moved well.

2nd Taylor & Wells - Ch Lafitte De Moorstile Chez Shelridge JW VW (imp Fra) – another with a lovely expression with alert ears. Well constructed balanced Sheltie in a super full coat.

Puppy Stakes

1st Remington - Jessremjul Diamond Pearls what a super young black Cocker she is, lovely head and super expression. Balanced throughout and a real show girl in the ring – just beautiful.

2nd Rose - Winflash Jumping Jingle. Loved this Miniature Schnauzers cheeky attitude. She a perfect package and moved so well.

Working Group

Group 1– PWD - Slack, Newton & Williams – Ch Rarjo Macduff Making Waves With Megulcie JW, (PWD) she couldn’t be denied the group win today – such a clean outline and effortless movement.

Group 2 – Bodle Debbollinby Time Lord By Lionsridge JW (Leo) – what a super shape and outline on this chap. Firm topline both stood and on the move. Shown in tip top muscled condition and on the move he excels further.

Group 3 – Whatsley Thoruk Of Nemada (Sibe) – another who initially caught my eye on the move with super drive. Nice size, good head and stood well at all times. Presented to perfection.

Group 4  Ingram & Lack Jojavik Bera Brawnyboots – feminine brown Dobe girl with a clean outline, good neck and super topline. Really covered the ground on the move.

Working Puppy Group

Group 1 PWD– Williams & Newton - Rarjo Earl of Fife Macduff – he excelled further in the puppy group than he did in his class and really benefited from the big ring to show off his super movement. He’s a fabulous puppy.

Group 2 Staples & Killingback Figosky Wake Me Up At Novavitez – a solid Giant Schnauzer with a good head and dark eyes. She really moved well in this large ring using her rear to her advantage. Super topline and tail set.

Group 3 Thomas & Bull Reesley Let’s Have It Then Phoria – fawn Bullmastiff with good bone for age and lovely head piece. His rear angulation allowed him to cover the ground easily. Upstanding in the ring with a ‘look at me’ attitude.

Group 4 Samuels Clehatro Big Bang At Hazylights – balanced Sibe with a super topline and tailset. Masculine throughout and well muscled for his age. Moved out and back foot perfect.