Chepstow & District Canine Society

Chepstow & DCS

June 2026

Day 2

Chesapeake Bay Retriever Graduate 3 (1 ab)

1st Morris, Penrose Water Pistol 13 months. Feminine in head which displays good balance with a clear eye which gives off a pleasing expression with good dentition, Plenty in neck with ribbing extended well back. Topline is level which leads to a well angulated rear. She stands on quality bone with neat compact feet. Moved out well on the out and back and was presented in good order BoB.

2nd Blaber, Oakmarsh Naughty Paws. Only six months old but does show promise. Masculine well proportioned head with a correct eye. General body proportion displays good overall balance. He stands on good bone and feet. Just needs to settle on the move. In time with more maturity this will correct itself. 

Open D/B 3 (2 ab)

1st Blaber, Oakmarsh Laurel JW. 2 years old of good honest type. Pleasing in head,eye and expression Plenty in neck with ribbing extended well back. She stands on quality bone with compact feet. Moved out ok on the out and back and was well presented.

Hound Group

Group 1

Hall, Jansams Bloody Mary JW, Borzoi. This exhibit is no stranger to me. I awarded this exhibit's dam her first CC and we all know what happened after that! I have also awarded a RCC to “Bloody Mary”. She has plenty to admire all through. Feminine in head which has good length with strength in underjaw. Eyes are ok with neat well placed ears. Her neck flows into a clean front assembly. Ribbing is extended well back to a firm loin and well let down to her elbow. Topline has gentle rise over her loin with correct croup and tailset She stands on good bladed bone with neat feet. On the out and back she was accurate whilst holding her profile on the go around, Despite underfoot conditions she was presented in stunning order. Pleased to award her Reserve Best in Show today!

Group 2

Lewis, Trixhund Madness JW, Std L/H Dachshund. Another pleasing exhibit to go over. Feminine in head with a dark expressive eyes all topped off with well placed ears. She is reachy in neck with a clean front assembly. Topline is level with ribbing extended well back with correct underline. She is well angulated in her rear with short parallel hocks. On the out and back she displayed accurate footfalls whilst holding her profile on the go around. Handled well to gain maximum output.

Group 3

Howells, Fallowmill Time Traveler JW, Min/Wire Dahshund. A pleasing individual to go over. Correct proportions in head with strength in foreface. Clear in eye. Plenty in neck with a well constructed front assembly. Topline is solid with ribbing extended well back to a firm loin. He is well angulated in his rear and stands on good bone with neat compact feet. Moved out soundly on the out and back whilst holding his profile on the go around and was presented in harsh jacket.

Group 4

Bell-Thomas, Amor Papaver Copernicus JW, Beagle. Pleasing sort to go over for overall breed type. Masculine in head which displays correct balance. Pleasing in eye and expression. Plenty in neck with good spring in rib. Sold in topline which leads to a well set tail. He stands on quality bone with neat compact feet and he was presented in good order. Just a little more enthusiasm on the move would be to his benefit.

Hound Puppy Group

Puppy Group 1

McLoughlin, Unstoppable Color of the Wind of Zantescwtch (Imp Swe) (see Reserve Best Puppy in Show Day 1)

Puppy Group 2

Brace, Allforus Vanilla ice for Xemxija M/L Dachshund, Cream. Only six months but displays much promise. His head is of the correct conical shape which has length with strength in underjaw. Super dark pigment with a clear eye. His neck flows into a well-constructed front. Topline is level which in turn leads to a well angulated rear. He stands on quality bone with neat compact feet. On the stack he displays correct balance. On the move he was steady whilst coping with the underfoot conditions. Should , with normal luck, go on to higher places!

Puppy Group 3

Raymond, Sofala’s Pink Cadillac, Rhodesian Ridgeback. Another pleasing sort to go over. Feminine in head which displays correct balance with a clear eye and well placed ears. Plenty in neck. Topline is level with good length in ridge with clearly defined crowns. Body balance displays good proportions whilst standing on correct bone and feet. Moved out ok on the out and back

Puppy Group 4

Lewis, Trixhund Aunt Bessie, M/S Dachshund. Head,eye and expression all good. General body outline ok, just needs to come together on the move.

Terrier Group

Group 1

Thompson & Pentecost, Oakfayre’s Risky Business Min bull (see Reserve Best Puppy in Show Report)

Group 2 

Richardson, Wilson, Alchemy Like a Hurricane (Imp Can) Cesky Terrier. No stranger to me having awarded him Reserve Best in Show recently at the Terrier Club of South Wales and I still admire him. Typical in head which displays good length with strength in foreface with correct dentition. His neck flows into a clean front assembly with ribbing extended well back. Typical in topline with a well developed rear. He uses himself well on the move whilst displaying good reach and drive. As usual presented in good order.

Group 3

Mayers, Maynestaff Smooth Crmnal JW, SBT. Handsome individual of merit. Masculine in head which displays correct proportions with strength in foreface and clean cheeks. Dark in eye all topped off with neat well placed ears. He has strength in his neck with good width in front. Topline is solid with plenty in rib. He stands on quality bone with neat compact feet. Used himself well on the out and back and was presented in excellent muscle tone.

Group 4

Norton, Norton, Norton, Wells, Divadell Harleyquinn, Scottish Terrier. Feminine exhibit all through. Good length in head with a dark expressive eye all topped off with neat well placed ears. Moderate in neck with correct barrel ribbing. Topline is solid with a high set tail. She stands on good bone and feet. Moved out well on the out and back.

Terrier Puppy Group

Puppy Group 1

Thompson, Petefost, Oakfayre’s Risky business, Min Bull (see Reserve Bet Puppy in Show Report)

Puppy Group 2

Fallon, Snowmeadow Uncle Ugo at Crofftysofty, SCWT. Pleasing sort to go over. Good balance in head with a clear eye which gives off a pleasant expression. His neck flows into a clean front assembly. Topline is level and he stands on correct bone with neat compact feet. Moved out well on the out and back and was well presented. Has time on his side to complete the picture.

Puppy Group 3

Jones, Wyfeafon Red Illusion, Australian Terrier. Smart individual of good merit. Head displays correct proportion with strength in foreface. Good pigment and dentition. Clear in the eye all topped off with neat well placed mobile ears. Good arch in neck which flows into a clean front assembly. Topline is level with ribbing extended well back. He stands on quality bone with neat compact feet. On the out and back he was active and was presented in a rich red jacket.

Puppy Group 4

Bevin, Bigginpeak Stanage Spirit at Daefargi, Border Terrier. A pleasing youngster with plenty to admire all through. Head qualities display good balance with big white teeth. Dark and expressive in eye, plenty in neck. On the stack he displays correct balance. He stands on good bone with neat compact feet. Jacket was well presented and he moved out soundly.

Gundog Group

Group 1

Johnson, Langley, Santallina Coroebus JW (see Reserve Best in Show Report)

Group 2

Evans, Sh Ch/Rom, Ch/Lux, Ch/Bel, Ch Eminala Str Struck Farnfield, Labrador A multi titled globe trotting individual of obvious merit. Feminine in head which displays balance in skull to muzzle. Correct in eye and expression. Plenty in neck with good fill in forechet. Her ribbing is well sprung with a solid topline with correct tail and carriage. She stands on quality bone with compact feet. On the out and back she was positive whilst holding her profile on the go around and was presented in good coat and muscle tone.

Group 3

Bullock, Trixhund Shut That Door, English Springer L/W. Correct proportions in head with a pleasing eye and expression. Plenty in neck with clean front assembly. On the stack he displays good body proportions whilst standing on correct bone and feet. He was active on the out and back displaying a willingness to please his handler.

Group 4

Molton, Jayricnbrits Unctious at Braebrits, Bittany. Feminine all through with plenty to admire. Correct proportions in head, clear in eye, clean in front assembly. Well sprung rounded ribbing with elbow kept close to body. On the stack she is square in outline and one the move she showed a willingness to please.

Gundog Puppy Group 1

Taylor & Atyeo, Samelen Ethereal Legacy, English Setter tri. Most appealing exhibit with so much to admire all through. Feminine in head which displays correct balance with the most appealing eye and expression. Dentition is spot on all topped off with well placed ears. She is reachy in neck which flows into a clean front assembly with parallel forelegs. Her ribbing is well sprung and carried well back to a firm loin. Topline is spot on which in turn leads to correct croup and tailset. She stands on quality bone with compact well knuckled feet. On the move she was positive on the out and back with correct tail action while holding an eye-catching profile on the go around. She was presented in excellent coat and condition Pleased to award her Best Puppy in Show overall. One with a future I’m sure. Congratulations!

Puppy Group 2

Evans, Loretta Night Fury Over Eminala (Imp USA), Labrador. Pleasing in head which displays correct proportions with a kind eye which gives off a melting expression. Plenty in neck, level in topline which leads to a well set tapered tail. He is well ribbed and stands on quality bone with good feet. Another that moved out well both ways and was presented in good order.

Puppy Group 3

Mathews, Sonham Brimstone, Pointer, B/W. Raw individual but does display much promise. He has correct flowing lines. Clear in neck. Ribbing is extended well back. Topline and tailset are good. He stands on quality bone with well knuckled feet. Just needs to settle on the move, with more maturity this will happen.

Puppy Group 4

Evan, Putsade Popstar, Golden Retriever. Another raw youngster but displays good overall breed points. Head, eye and expression all good. Plenty in neck. General body proportions display good overall balance whilst standing on quality bone with good feet. Again another that needs to settle on the move. More maturity will correct this.

AV Hound, Terrier, Gundog, Brace D/B (8)

1st Simons, Rainsgift Royal Mint I Coedylan JW VW, Flatcoats. Two black exhibits are both very similar and in total harmony with the handler and both presented in good order.

2nd Gregory, Deltandamba Go West, NSDT. Again perfect match both very similar and at one with their handler and both presented in good order.

3rd Stilgoe, Fox Teisgol Alohomara, Pointers. Completing trio of quality exhibits.

AV Hound. Terrier, Gundog Bred by Exhibitor D/B (8)

1st Fallon, Crofftysofty Bee Yonce, SCWT. Another pleasing sort to go over. Correct proportions in head with dark expressive eyes all topped off with well placed ears. The topline is solid with the correct tailset. She stands on quality bone with compact feet Moved out well on the out and back and was presented in good coat and color.

2nd Hipkiss, Deltandamba It’s Asin, NSDT. Plenty to admire about this one. Feminine in head which displays correct balance with a clear eye which gives off a pleasing expression. Plenty in neck with good spring in rib. Topline is level which leads to correct croup and tailset. She stands on quality bone with neat compact feet. Again another that moved out well.

3rd Davies, Trinant Celtic Cariad, Cocker Spaniel.

AV Hound, Terrier, Gundog Crufts Qualifier D/B (1)

1st Hipkiss, Deltandama Domino Dancing, NSDT. Quality exhibit to go over. Feminine in head which displays good balance with correct dentition. Clear in eye, plenty in neck with a clean front assembly. Ribbing is extended well back to a firm loin. Topline is level which leads to correct croup and tailset. She stands on quality bone with neat compact feet Moved well on the out and back displaying good reach and drive and was presented in good order.

2n Stangroom, Riondel Artemis Into Lappakia, Cocker Spaniel. A well bred individual of merit Pleasing in head,eye and expression. Plenty in neck with good fill in forechest. Cobby in body with solid topline and correct tailset. She stands on quality bone with neat compact feet covered the ground with reach and drive.

3r Griffiths, Merhinetes Padrig, Welsh Springer.

AV Hound, Terrier, Gundog Not Bred by Exhibitor D/B

1st Pask, Florence Della Bassa Pavese to Baronglen JW, Irish Wolfhound. An imposing individual of obvious merit who surely is hard to ignore at this level. She scores in head which is feminine with good length and strength in foreface. She is clear in eye all topped off with neat well placed ears. Excellent in neck which has strength with good fill in forechest. Her ribbing is extended well back to a firm loin with good width in her back. She stands on strong bone with well knuckled feet. With a change of handler she moved out true on the out and back whilst holding a pleasing profile on the go around and was well presented.

2nd McLoughlin, Unstoppable Colors of the Wind of Zantescwt (Imp Swed), Afghan (see Hound Puppy Group winner)

3rd Gregory, Deltandamba Go West, NSDT

AV Hound Puppy Stakes D/B 15)

1st Taylor, Atyeo Samlen Ethereal Legacy, English Setter (see Best Puppy in Show)

2nd McLoughin, Unstoppable Colors of the Wind of Zantescwth (Imp Swed), Afghan (see Hound Puppy Group Winner)

3rd Fallon, Snowmeadow Uncle Ugo at Croftsofty, SCWT

AV Hound Terrier, Gundog, Champion Stakes D/B (7)

1st Stark, Ch Adnerbs Won Vision of Goannium JW, Std Smooth Dachshund, red. Quality exhibit to go over Pleasing head which is of the correct conical shape with strength in foreface. Neck has good length which flows into a clean front assembly with good fill in forechest Topline is solid with ribbing extended well back with a good underline. She is well angulated in her rear with good muscle tone. On the out and back she displayed good reach and drive whilst holding a pleasing profile on the go around and was presented in good order.

2nd Evans, Sh Ch/Rom Ch/ Lux Ch/Bel Ch Eminala Star Struck Farfield (see Gundog Group Report)

JUDGE: Martin Sanders