Ripon & District Canine Society

Judge Results: Mike Lewin (Vynesbrook)  

Ripon & District Canine Society  

Sunday, 31 May 2026 

 A.V.N.S.C. Gundog 

English Setter 

Retriever (Golden) 

Retriever (Labrador) 

Spaniel (American Cocker) 

Spaniel (Irish Water) 

Spaniel (Sussex) 

A.V. Imported Breed Register Gundog 

A.V. Gundog 

A.V. Minor Puppy Stakes 

A.V. Rita Lupton Memorial Back To Front Open Stakes 

I would like to thank the officers and committee for their kind invitation to judge at this lovely traditional outdoor show and the hospitality provided. Thanks also to the 2 stewards who kept the ring running smoothly and to the exhibitors for accepting my decisions graciously.

 Group Results: Gundog Group 

Overall 

G1​ 141 - Foxrush Hope So JW, Breed: Retriever (Labrador) (Mrs J Charlton) 

G2​ 72 - Elazlan Elle for Leather, Breed: Spaniel (English Springer) (Mr & Mrs M Calvert) 18 Month old bitch who is beautifully balanced, appealing head and strong neck into soundly made front. Deep chested with well sprung ribs, strong loin and nicely turned stifles. Sympathetically handled.  

G3​ 28 - Gloi Dubh Mormaer JW, Breed: Retriever (Flat Coated) (Ms E J & Dr L Walker & Roberts) Dog coming up 2 years. Typical head with a naughty glint in his eye. Good reach of neck into well laid shoulders. He is deep chested, with correct spring of rib and strong loin. Stood four square in good coat and condition and moved with reach and drive.  

G4​ 34 - Rosettia Lady Marmalade, Breed: Retriever (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling) (Mrs H F & Mr M Dalton) Bitch coming up 2 years who presents a balanced outline. She holds her topline standing and on the move. Pretty feminine head and so well put together with the correct double coat and powerful on the move.

Puppy 

G1​ 22 - Riccini Carmen, Breed: Italian Spinone (Mrs S & Mr P Whittingham & Wright) 7 month old bitch with typical outline standing. Strong bone and rough coat, muscled neck into well laid shoulders. Deep chested and with well sprung ribs she has correct rear angles and moved maintaining her correct topline.

G2​ 122 - Avonbrook Feel The Love (ai), Breed: Retriever (Golden) (Miss A Marshall) 

G3​ 82 - Freebreeze Noel Coward, Breed: Pointer (Mrs R Mason) 

G4​ 142 - Wynfaul Rumba Around Foxrush, Breed: Retriever (Labrador) (Mrs J Charlton) 

A.V.N.S.C. Gundog  

BOB​166 - Balnakeil Beinn Macduibh (Mrs H Wray) 

BP​166 - Balnakeil Beinn Macduibh (Mrs H Wray) 

61. A.V.N.S.C. Gundog - Puppy 

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0 

1ST​166 - Balnakeil Beinn Macduibh (Mrs H Wray) Gordon Setter 6 mths old and raw at his first show. A happy chap with pleasing head, well put together with quality bone. Steady and free moving there is lots of maturing to do as you’d expect at this age but a promising puppy.  

62. A.V.N.S.C. Gundog - Junior 

Entries: 0 Absentees: 0 

63. A.V.N.S.C. Gundog - Post Graduate 

Entries: 0 Absentees: 0 

64. A.V.N.S.C. Gundog - Open 

Entries: 0 Absentees: 0 

English Setter 

BOB​158 - Byedales Agatha Christie (Mr A & Mrs S Mcdowell) 

59. English Setter - Post Graduate 

Entries: 10 Absentees: 7 

1ST​158 - Byedales Agatha Christie (Mr A & Mrs S Mcdowell) Bitch of appealing size with pretty head and expressive eye. Sound front construction, well ribbed back and correct topline. With rounded bone and well turned stifles she moved gracefully with drive.    

 2ND​156 - Ribblesett Rabblerouser (Mrs E R Lodge) Dog of 16 mths with handsome head and muscular neck into well laid shoulders. He has alot of maturing to do but there is much to like.   

 3RD​157 - Ribblesett Rollickinrhyme (Mrs E R Lodge) 

60. English Setter - Open 

Entries: 7 Absentees: 3 

1ST​163 - Mariglen Wave Dancer for Bondgate JW (Mrs J Stephenson) Dog with head showing plenty of brain room, dark expressive eyes and muscular neck into well laid shoulders. Correct topline, strong loin and short hocks his tail never stopped wagging. Moved freely in profile.  

2ND​154 - Caleydene Connextion (Mrs A Dykes) Feminine bitch with pretty head and expressive eyes. Muscular neck and well put together all through with rounded bone and short hocks. I preferred the topline of 1.   

 3RD​156 - Ribblesett Rabblerouser (Mrs E R Lodge) 

RES​157 - Ribblesett Rollickinrhyme (Mrs E R Lodge) 

Retriever (Golden)  

BOB​123 - Garline Guarding Lola (Miss L Martin) 

BP​122 - Avonbrook Feel The Love (ai) (Miss A Marshall) 

44. Retriever (Golden) - Puppy 

Entries: 9 Absentees: 2 

1ST​122 - Avonbrook Feel The Love (ai) (Miss A Marshall) Bitch of the correct size for her age. Balanced head with dark eyes and correct pigment. Strong neck into nicely made front with fore chest. Level topline and short loin, quality bone, well turned stifles and catlike feet she moved straight and true.    

 2ND​136 - Jomiagan Keep On Showing (Mr J & Mrs C Wright) 6 mth old bitch with appealing head, dark eye and good pigment. Soundly put together with strong loin, sufficent bone and catlike feet her movement was not a positive as 1 today.  

 3RD​116 - Moloko Braaly at Heidiamour (Mrs Sl & Mr S Johnson) 

RES​125 - Garline Reeva in Ribbons (Miss L Martin) 

VHC​114 - Haydengold Sweet Moments for Alihelnix (Mr G & Mrs J F Booth) 

45. Retriever (Golden) - Junior 

Entries: 3 Absentees: 1 

1ST​121 - Vera's Mystery at Evenmint (Mr I & Mrs Nd Lowther) 14 month old balanced bitch with typical head, dark eye and correct pigment. Good length of neck, level topline, strong loin and well turned stifles. She pushed hard for BOB.  

 2ND​128 - It Takes Two Anarchia Box Wondertemple (Imp Pol) (Mr M Pietrykowski) All male, a longer cast dog who has ring presence. Adequate construction all through he was down on his pasterns today but was beautifully presented and handled, he moved well.  

 46. Retriever (Golden) - Post Graduate 

Entries: 7 Absentees: 0 

1ST​123 - Garline Guarding Lola (Miss L Martin) Bitch of the correct size with feminine head, dark eye and correct pigment. Strong front construction, level topline, short loin, quality bone and neat cat like feet. She was in fine coat and condition and moved well.

 2ND​135 - Lamhryn Star of The Sea JW (Mrs M & Miss E L Williams) Longer cast than 1 with pretty head, well set ears and dark eyes. Soundly put together she held her topline standing and on the move and was in good coat. Not the movement of 1 today.

 3RD​117 - Moloko Ow Do (Mrs Sl & Mr S Johnson) 

RES​120 - Wheatcroft Hunky Dory (Mrs I Lambert) 

VHC​126 - Kenleap Amazing Apple (Mrs E S & Mr P Phillips) 

47. Retriever (Golden) - Open 

Entries: 6 Absentees: 1 

1ST​134 - Auristela Lady Luck at Lamhryn (Mrs M & Miss E L Williams) Bitch of an ideal size with pretty head and well set neat ears. Muscular neck into a nicely made front, with level topline and strong loin, she has well turned stifles, tight catlike feet and short hocks.

2ND​115 - Rocamoka Wind Dreamer at Alihelnix (Mr G & Mrs J F Booth) this 9 year old bitch was carrying too much weight today but she has a typical feminine head and appealing expression. She is so soundly put together and moved well. Preferred her colour and more feminine head over 3.

 3RD​133 - Lamancha Trust Your Heart with Gloi JW (Ms E J & Dr L Walker & Roberts) 

RES​124 - Garline Love So Deep (Miss L Martin) 

VHC​126 - Kenleap Amazing Apple (Mrs E S & Mr P Phillips) 

Retriever (Labrador)  

BOB​141 - Foxrush Hope So JW (Mrs J Charlton) 

BP​142 - Wynfaul Rumba Around Foxrush (Mrs J Charlton) 

48. Retriever (Labrador) - Puppy 

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0 

1ST​142 - Wynfaul Rumba Around Foxrush (Mrs J Charlton) 7 mth old black bitch who’s tail never stopped wagging. Typical head with nicely set ears powerful neck into well made front. Balanced with level topline and otter tail with well turned stifles and short hocks. She moved freely on her round feet once she settled.

  2ND​137 - Wynfaul Bolivar (Mrs C Barrett) 7 mth old black dog who is the brother to 1. A bit of a handful today he has a handsome head and strong neck. Not as well developed as his litter mate at present but in fine coat and condition and OK on the move.

  49. Retriever (Labrador) - Junior 

Entries: 1   

1ST 144 - Rocheby Sundays Girl at Beskerby (Mr RI & Miss M Dawson) 16 mth old bitch with feminine head, intelligent eye and well-set neat ears. Strong neck and adequate angles fore and aft she was in good coat, was sympathetically handled and moved well.

50. Retriever (Labrador) - Post Graduate 

Entries: 4 Absentees: 2 

1ST​141 - Foxrush Hope So JW (Mrs J Charlton) A beautiful bitch with feminine head, intelligent eye and correct pigment. Powerful neck into well laid shoulders. Soundly constructed all through with strong loin, level topline, beaver tail, well turned stifles and short hocks she moved covering the ground with ease.

 2ND​146 - Stormrose Daisy Hill (Mr K & Mrs B F Roberts) I would prefer a more refined head and stronger pigment but strong neck into well made front. Level topline and correct coat, well turned stifles and short hocks. She covered the ground on the move.  

  51. Retriever (Labrador) - Open 

Entries: 4 Absentees: 2 

1ST​143 - Beskerby Singsong (Mr R I & Miss M Dawson) 11 year old bitch who is typical in head, strong neck into well made front, she held her topline standing and on the move in good coat and condition a credit to her owner.

 2ND​147 - Stormrose Good As Gold (Mr K & Mrs B F Roberts) No mistaking he is a dog, I would prefer a cleaner neck but well made with strong loin and correct depth of body. Presented in good coat and muscular condition.

  Spaniel (American Cocker)  

BOB​149 - Mycalleys Jasmine (Mrs B & Mrs R Morris & Jefferson) 

52. Spaniel (American Cocker) - Junior 

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0 

1ST​149 - Mycalleys Jasmine (Mrs B & Mrs R Morris & Jefferson) 14 mth old bitch with well developed head, dark eye and intelligent expression. Muscular neck into well made front, balanced with strong loin. Would prefer a more typical topline but in good coat and condition.

 53. Spaniel (American Cocker) - Post Graduate 

Entries: 0 Absentees: 0 

54. Spaniel (American Cocker) - Open 

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0 

1ST​148 - Mycalleys Sirocco JW (Mrs B Morris) 3 year old dog who has a typical outline standing and on the move. Pleasing head with dark eyes and intelligent expression. Long muscular neck into well made front. Beautifully presented in full coat and sound moving. Unfortunately not co operating with his handler when challenging for BOB.

  2ND​150 - Mycalleys Koko JW ShCEx OSW (Mrs B & Mrs R Morris & Jefferson) 2 year old bitch who was immaculately presented. Well proportioned head with dark eyes. Long neck, deep body and well sprung ribs. Moved well preferred the topline of 1.  

Spaniel (Irish Water)  

55. Spaniel (Irish Water) - Post Graduate 

Entries: 1 Absentees: 1 

56. Spaniel (Irish Water) - Open 

Entries: 1 Absentees: 1 

 Spaniel (Sussex)  

57. Spaniel (Sussex) - Post Graduate 

Entries: 0 Absentees: 0 

58. Spaniel (Sussex) - Open 

Entries: 0 Absentees: 0 

 A.V. Imported Breed Register Gundog  

65. A.V. Imported Breed Register Gundog - Open 

Entries: 0 Absentees: 0 

 Breed Results: A.V. Gundog (Day 1) 

66. A.V. Gundog - Puppy 

Entries: 17 Absentees: 9 

1ST​136 - Jomiagan Keep On Showing (Mr J & Mrs C Wright) (Retriever Golden) See breed class.  

2ND​102 - Aylesmead Just The Tikkit at Oxfordogs (Mrs S Saunders) (Cocker Spaniel) 10 mth old dog with much to like. Correctly proportioned masculine head with good depth of muzzle. Strong neck into well laid shoulders. Cobby with gently sloping topline and merry on the move.  

3RD​25 - Llantrussa Hawk at Karaholme (Mrs R Tierling) 

RES​37 - Vanitonia Spectre of Whitbraith (Miss E G & Mrs G M Dronsfield) 

VHC​125 - Garline Reeva in Ribbons (Miss L Martin) 

67. A.V. Gundog - Junior 

Entries: 6 Absentees: 5 

1ST​84 - Corotine Velvet Tuxedo (Miss M & Mr R Saunders & Newton) (Pointer) 13 mth old dog with typical head, dark eyes and well-set thin ears. Long muscular neck into well laid shoulders. Correct depth of brisket and pleasing rear angles. Oval bone and well knitted feet.

 68. A.V. Gundog - Open 

Entries: 18 Absentees: 12 

1ST​66 - Glenbrows Opera D'arte JW (Ms C Gammon) (Hungarian Vizsla) Bitch who held her topline stacked and on the move. Balanced head with kind expression strong neck into well made front. In fine muscular condition, with well sprung ribs and correct slight tuck up she moved with a ground covering gallop.

 2ND​39 - Tigerrock Amazing Grace with Willowmeana (R J Casey) (WSS) Typey 4 year old bitch with feminine head and soft expression. Good reach of neck, well made all through as you would expect of this breeding. In fine coat and condition, she covered the ground well on the move.

3RD​104 - Crankwoods Star Attraction at Anjspan (Mr J D & Mrs A E J Scott) 

RES​105 - Lynwater Mad Hatter at Quattrozampe JW (Mrs F Sewell) 

VHC​129 - Astleyfold Snowy Bell JW (Mrs B Searle) 

69. A.V - Gundog – Veteran

Entries 11 Absentees: 7

1ST 83 – Morgan Van Freebreeze (IMP NLD) ShCEX (Mrs R Mason) (Pointer)

A beautiful aristocratic looking bitch with correct head and lovely angles fore and aft. Nothing is exaggerated and she moved covering the ground on well knit feet.

2ND 50 – Aindrea Harleyquinn (Mrs S L & Mr J R Graham) (WSS) Longer cast bitch with typical head, kind eye and soft expression. Good reach of neck and well put together all through. In lovely condition and good coat she moved with drive.    

Breed Results: A.V. Minor Puppy Stakes (Day 1) 

300. A.V. Minor Puppy Stakes - Minor Puppy 

Entries: 40 Absentees: 23 

1ST​747 - Krieger’s Oor Bryan (Mrs N Mcloughlin) (Min Pin) His ring presence demands your attention, a smart dog who is both well made and sound moving. Beautifully handled I will watch his progress with interest.

2ND​386 - Tybury's Arya's Legend for Ellishar (Ms S Jenkinson) (Bearded Collie) A beautifully constructed bitch who was in good coat and muscular condition. Her movement was a joy to watch.  

3RD​347 - Watercroft Rumour Has It (Mrs R Gee) 

RES​214 - Bronia Celestial at Indiko (Mrs K M Drady) 

VHC​365 - Brumberhill Bit of A Do (Mr S A Mcpherson) 

 A.V. Rita Lupton Memorial Back To Front Open Stakes  

303. A.V. Rita Lupton Memorial Back To Front Open Stakes - Open 

Entries: 48 Absentees: 34 

1ST​464 - Ch Afterglow Sky Miles to Bordercot (Mrs R & Mr J Brady & Lynn) (Sheltie) 4 year old dog who shouts quality as he is standing four square. Beautifully made and in fine coat and condition handled to advantage to win this strong class.

 2ND​385 - Irisaddition Victorious with Ellishar JW (Ms S Jenkinson) (Bearded Collie) 3 year old bitch who is coming into her prime. So soundly put together and in good coat and condition she came alive on the move with long reaching ground covering movement.

 3RD​422 - Ch Foryd Soul Survivor at Yorvikmali *** P Begex (Miss N Mitchell) 

RES​234 - Teckeltown Etlon John (Miss A Richardson) 

VHC​485 - Mishka Na Severe Kiss of The Rose (Imp Cze) (Miss I Lukkonen) 

Mike Lewin