Hitchin & District Canine Society

Hitchin & District Canine Society 

Sunday 19th April 2026 

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever & Papillon 

Many thanks to Hitchin Society for inviting me to judge NSDTR and Papillons and to the exhibitors for entering under me

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever 

Puppy - 1/2

1st Lashley, Mrs S & Mr C G 

TOLLISTY THRYMHEIM

7-month-old male 

A lovely puppy with good outline, attentive to handler throughout. He has a nice head with blaze, correctly set ears and friendly alert expressive almond shaped eyes. He had a good level topline, well muscled throughout, straight forelegs and tightly rounded paws. BP

Junior - 2/4

1st Cross & Parfett, Miss E & Miss K 

TOLLPEPPER DAWNS LIGHT

13-month-old female 

This bitch caught my eye as she entered the ring. A lovely outline, correctly carried tail and very attentive to handler, you could see a brilliant bond. She has a correct head with almond rounded eyes, tight lips and ears set high, a lovely blaze. A nice level topline with straight front-legs and elbows RBOB

2nd Ryder, Mrs A 

SHORROCKS GAME CHANGER AT FINNKOVA JW

18-month-old male with a good head and alert expression, a nice equal blaze. He has a good front with tight straight front legs, level topline and correct turn of stifle. A beautiful coat and shown in great condition. Moved well with handler, 

Post Graduate - 2/4

1st Fincham, Miss A 

DANEHAVEN DESPREUX

2-year-old female with a friendly alert feminine expression, good bite, almond shaped eye. Good chest and tight elbows with straight front, level topline.

2nd Sanders, Ms I 

ARELECHEN BEWARE THE STORM

19-month-old female with a good head shape, correctly placed ears and a almond eye. Level top line, Good turn of stifle. Straight front legs, neat and tidy feet. Needs a bit more time to mature. Held tail carriage well on the move, in good condition 

Limit 2/2

1st Salmon, Miss J

ACADIABYRNE TIBETAN CORAL OF QUACKANOVA

4-year-old male of good quality and sound structure, a well balanced dog with a lovely dark rich coat. He has a good masculine head with correctly set ears, alert expression and correct bite. Good bone and angulation throughout which you can see on the move. Holds his tail well. He catches your eye in the class and final line up. I was pleased to award him BOB

2nd Westwood, Mrs T M & Miss S 

TRAVELDA’S GENEVIEVE PINE AVEC EUSANIT (USA)

2-year-old bitch with a very pretty feminine face. She has a very balanced outline with level topline and well muscled front and hindquarters. A good depth of chest, medium length of neck and straight tight front legs and feet. Lovely rich red coat with good amount of white, in great condition. 

Open Dog - 3/3

1st Westwood, Mrs T M & Miss S, 

IR SH CH EUSANIT PROPER JOB JW

7-year-old male 

Masculine head with correctly set ears, almond eye, tight lips and correct bite. He has a good neck leading to well muscled shoulders, level topline, good turn of stifle, straight legs and tight rounded paws. True breed type and stood out in this class. Lovely rich coat and perfect blaze. Handled perfectly throughout by his young handler and moved with good drive. 

2nd Ryder, Mrs A 

ARTHUNDUR DREAM COME TRUE AT FINNKOVA

5-year-old well balanced male, with a broad head and alert expression, correctly set ears, almond eye. Well muscled throughout, good depth of chest, straight legs and tight rounded paws, level topline and good turn of stifle. Moved well with handler covering the ground well. In fantastic condition and coat, good markings of white. 

Open Bitch - 2/4

1st Andrews, Miss J 

TOLLELKIN DREAM SPRING AT JEMMATEE

5-year-old bitch of good quality and substance. In perfect condition and great coat. She has a good feminine head with darker eye, correctly set ears, tight lip and correct bite. Medium length of neck with good angulations front and rear and level topline. Moved around ring well and very attentive to handler, a perfect combination. 

2nd Sanders, Ms I 

ARELECHEN BEWARE THE STORM

Critique above 

Papillon 

Puppy - 1/1

1st Waller & Maskell, Miss M & Mr S BAILLION BLACK IS BLACK WITH LILNROSE

6 1/2 months, black & white male. Stood alone in this class, very alert to handler and moved well on the wet sandy substrate. A little nervous on the table to begin with but settling towards end. He has nice large mobile ears with a slightly rounded skull, dark rounded eye, good bite and symmetrical facial markings representing the butterfly. Good straight forelegs, slightly bum high currently but still very young. Held his tail well when on the move. BP

Junior 1/2

1st Carter, Mr D & Mrs K

GRAYCAZ MAKING MOONLIGHT 

14-month-old hound tri male. 

A nice head with symmetrical markings, dark rounded eye, fine muzzle with correct bite and heavily fringed ears. A good length of neck leading into a level topline and tail set. Good straight frontlegs with hare-like paws and correct turn of stifle. RBOB

Post Graduate 0/1

Open 1/1

1st Carter, Mr D & Mrs K 

GRAYCAZ ON A MISSION 

2 year-old male tricolour 

A dog I’ve judged before and he has matured well, still catching your eye as he enters the ring, moving like a true butterfly, showing alertness at all times. He has a long, smooth straight coat with a long fringed tail arching over his back. A good head, slightly rounded skull with large, mobile, heavily fringed ears. Good bite and dark rounded eyes, nice straight front legs, good length of neck, well sprung ribs with a level top line. Correct hare-like feet. Pleased to award him BOB

Michaela Last (Lastayla)