Guildford & District Canine Society

Guildford & District Canine Society

Sunday, 15 February 2026

What a busy show this was with some super entries so well done to Hilary Male and the rest of her Committee for putting on such a good event. A big thank you to them for the lovely welcome and for the hospitality. It was a cold day and very wet outside so well done to the exhibitors for keeping their dogs warm and dry. It must have been a challenge.

Best In Show

The group judges had sent through 7 very respectable dogs for my assessment which made my job at the end of a long day enjoyable.

BIS Royalkapoms Magic Onyx by Larosapearl, Breed: Pomeranian (Miss T P Burrows)-this delightful Pom was still fizzing at the end of the day. Fabulous temperament, ultra compact, lovely ears enhancing the alert expression, tail set correct and well carried, lovely double coat and excelled on the move. Super drive in the rear. A well deserved BIS.

RBIS Ch Ubble Du Manoir Saint Adrien at Byzantine (Imp Fra), Breed: Fox Terrier (Smooth) (Ms J Peakin)-this Smooth was so typical in outline both standing and moving, another still fizzing at the end of the day, super clean head, decent neck and shoulders, level topline and tail on top. Moves very smartly. Very well done.

BPIS Philoma Houdini, Breed: Giant Schnauzer (Mr M R Veal)-I had judged this lovely boy earlier in the day in a variety class where he filled my eye and came out on top. Is obviously still a baby but is one with great promise. Super outline and lovely profile both standing and moving, moves so effortlessly for a big dog, in immaculate coat of correct texture and well presented. Has that extra “something” and hopefully has a very bright future ahead of him. One to watch.

RBP Vicmar Gaievals The Girl Is Mine, Breed: Poodle (Toy) (Mrs S Pine-Haynes)-another still fizzing at the end of the day. She came in looking so very typical and when I went over her on the table there was nothing for her lovely presentation to hide, so sound, light on her feet, super expression and is so feminine. Good tail and tailset which is not always easy with the Poodles. Was close up for BPIS and I think that she too has a very bright future.

BVIS Ch Musique Born Legacy, Breed: German Spitz (Klein) (Mrs J Y & Mr A M Chambers)-this Klein put on a great show against the other veterans. Super temperament, in great coat and condition, compact, light on the feet and is clearly top drawer.

RBV Ch Komidion Prima Donna of Sametova ShCEx VW, Breed: Cesky Terrier (Mr D & Mrs L Burrage)-this one too is top drawer. Correct outline for the breed, lovely body, well presented and moved really well.

Best Import Register 420 - Tamoanchan Neferiti to Musique, Breed: Xoloitzcuintle (Mex Hairless) Int (Mrs J Y & Mr A M Chambers)-this Xolo put on a good show, particularly given how cold it was, nothing to hide, good outline, moderate in proportions and was sound.

RBIR 858 - Kontrastas Leonhart, Breed: White Swiss Shepherd Dog (Mrs D E Ridgewell)-this one was better equipped for the weather, not quite the animation of the winner and was carrying a little excess weight but very typical with correct gait.

 A big thank you to my hard working steward Carole Spelman who looked after me for all the breeds and varieties. An excellent steward.

Affenpinscher

I thought that the quality of this breed entry was quite good giving me food for thought.

Junior

Entries: 4 Absentees: 1

1ST Carycares Dropped A Clanger (Miss C Mitchard)-very smart and a good one to start the day, super temperament, lovely outline, tail on top, had some presence and looked really good in profile. Best puppy.

 2ND Carycares Shake A Leg (Mrs L F Cary)

 Post Graduate

Entries: 3 Absentees: 1

1ST Carycares Xmas Carol (Mrs L F Cary)-lovely temperament, good outline, feminine, could perhaps have a little more substance.

 2ND Florindale Just Magic (Mrs A S Gill)

Open

Entries: 5 Absentees: 1

I was splitting hairs with 1st and 2nd in this class.

1ST Wizabeanie One Banana (Miss C Mitchard)-nice sound dog, compact, rough coated and moved well. Showy. Lovely outline. BOB

 2ND Carycares The Naughty One (Mrs L F Cary)-close up, she was so pretty and feminine, equally good outline and is a lovely type. Res BOB

Boston Terrier

 Puppy

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1ST Dolce Vita Selection Dragon Tail with Shawmut (Imp Ita) (Mr R & Mrs K Sandells)-maturing quite nicely, good body and substance and won the class on maturity. Best puppy

 2ND Vickvally Ruby Aura (Miss P Gallagher)

 Junior

Entries: 3 Absentees: 1

1ST Demorace Belle Starr at Simberfour (Mr S & Miss M Gill & Hamlin)-feminine, good outline, a bit untidy rear movement, good temperament and decent head. Res BOB

 2ND Dam Prestige Sky over Shawmut (Imp Srb) (Mr R & Mrs K Sandells)

Post Graduate

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1ST Demorace Belle Starr at Simberfour (Mr S & Miss M Gill & Hamlin)-

  2ND Kenleap Velvet Phoenix (Miss S Wood)

 Open

Entries: 4 Absentees: 1

1ST Devotoblaze Hope's Miracle JW ShCEx OSW (Miss M Hamlin)-a real showdog showing off a good outline, firm level topline, moved well, decent head, could be a little more compact.

 2ND Shawmut Shelby Dakota (Mr R & Mrs K Sandells)

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

 Puppy

Entries: 6 Absentees: 1

1ST Vonnyisle Vienna at Burleybeck (Mrs K Waterman)-nice outline on this one standing and moving. Lovely headed girl, falling away slightly at the tail, put on a steady performance. Best puppy.

 2ND Toyswood Heart of Gold of Lewisisle (Miss M Morrison)

 Junior

Entries: 4 Absentees: 1

1ST Kassan Kankan to Cobbets (Mrs S Shrimpton)-lovely outline on this one and looked good standing, a bit untidy on the move. Res BOB

   2ND Hearthfriend High Hopes at Luphenex (Mrs L E Dawson)

 Post Graduate

Entries: 5 Absentees: 1

1ST Dinitro's Madeleine JW (Mrs T & Mr G Willis)-feminine, in good condition and well presented, ok in head, ok in profile, a bit untidy up and back.

  2ND Hearthfriend High Hopes at Luphenex (Mrs L E Dawson)

Open

Entries 6 Absentees: 1

1ST Dinitro's Rock Steady Eddie JW (Mrs T & Mr G Willis)-well named as he was very steady. Very masculine, looked good in profile holding a good topline and correct tail carriage, great rear, was pulling away a bit in front. Well deserved BOB.

   2ND Toraylac Georgianna of Costara (Mrs Ej Workman)

English Toy Terrier (Black and Tan)

Open

Entries: 4 Absentees: 2

1ST Ch Nasabe It's On The Cards for Boimans JW (Mr T & Mrs J & Mr J Harman & Harman & Wood)-not surprised to see that this one is titled as looked really good standing and equally good moving, lovely coat condition, super head, very typical. BOB

  2ND Witchstone Won’t Be Silent by Richpin (Mr R & Mr A Pevy & Leonard)

Griffon Bruxellois

 Junior

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST Marquant Remember Me (Miss M & Miss F Swinge & Price)-one that looked like a good specimen of the breed, outline ok standing and in profile, good head, fidgeted a bit on the table, could be a little stronger in rear. BOB

Lowchen (Little Lion Dog)

Post Graduate

Entries: 2 Absentees: 1

1ST Jim's Gift (Miss H & Mr M & Mrs L Skippings & Gough & Havens)-very pretty girl, looked correct in a number of ways, lovely headed girl, good elbows, topline good and tail carriage very correct. Moved well. I thought she was very typical. BOB

Open

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST Bundu Mums The Word (Miss A Bush)-this one was good in front, good in coat but could not match the post grads outline and rear.

Miniature Pinscher

 Junior

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST Alcarazita Conrad Gates (Miss L Soper)-good outline, showy, decent topline, looked really good standing and very typical, lovely head and eyes. BOB and best puppy.

 Open

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST Dobenar Leonidas (Mrs K Soper)-good body, not the clean outline of the junior and a bit sluggish on the move.

A.V. Puppy/Minor Puppy

Minor Puppy Dog

Entries: 27 Absentees: 0

1ST Philoma Houdini (Mr M R Veal)-I reported on this lovely youngster earlier as he was my BPIS. Caught my eye early on in this class and did not disappoint. Has a very bright future.

 2ND Foxindean to Catch A Thief-Smooth Fox Terrier (Ms A Kettle)

 Minor Puppy Bitch

Entries: 33 Absentees: 0

1ST Wayward Got You- Parson Russell Terrier (Mrs S & Master B Woods & Boorman)-good type, good size, correct bone, spanned easily, lovely head and moved well.

 2ND Cloudside Xamira with Boloria-Wire-Haired Dachshund (Mrs J Rowe)

Puppy Dog

Entries: 15 Absentees: 0

1ST Shukriya Fade to Black (Mr R & Mrs J Parsons)-Afghan, a real baby but a nice one, when settled was a good mover, lovely outline and tail carriage.

 2ND Katiesue’s Shotgun Fred (Mrs B Wells)

 Puppy Bitch

Entries: 30 Absentees: 0

1ST Kalaju Dream A Little Dream (Mr A & Mrs J Wilkinson)-I liked the proportions of this Old English, great coat and condition, feminine but still had the bone and substance, a good mover and possesses good feet.

 2ND Boudivella Dottie-Glen of Imaal (Miss A & Mrs J Hannington)

Paul Eardley

Judge