Horley & District Show Society

Horley & District Show Society - Premier Open Show – 30th August 2026

German Wirehaired Pointer

Junior (1,0)

1st Huntstaff Keystroke – Mrs J Bradley. 16 m/o liver & white bitch. Balanced head skull to muzzle with hazel eye. Strong neck of good length into sloping shoulders. Straight front and tight at elbow. Strong topline and good width to rear quarters. Moved with ease around the ring covering the ground effortlessly. BOB.

Hungarian Vizsla

Junior (3,0)

1st Lindenwood Cast A Spell At Madarkutya – Mrs D Carter. Well balanced dog in excellent condition. Head of good proportion with moderate stop and dark, expressive eye. Tidy front, straight legs, standing on tight feet. Moderate rear angulation with good width and tone to the thighs. Moved out well, covering the ground whilst holding strong topline. BOB.  

2nd Dulceduces Thunder Arya At Cwnsaethu – Mr J Reavil & Ms E Garrow. 12 m/o bitch with a lovely feminine head with such an alert expression. Well laid shoulder and nice front assembly. Finer build throughout which needs a little more time to develop. On the move she was steady and precise. Best movement coming towards me on the day.

3rd Dulceduces Golden Dust Onyx – Mrs F Bailey.

Post Graduate (3,1)

1st Lindenwood Cast A Spell At Madarkutya – Mrs D Carter. Repeat 1st Junior. 

2nd Nadorpusztai Gore At Cwnsaethu (Imp Hun) – Mr J Reavil. Mature dog with masculine head tapering to square muzzle. Good length to neck but not as clean in throat as winner. Well developed in chest and ribs. Strong upper thigh and straight in profile from behind. Move well in profile but not as tidy as winner coming towards. RBOB.

Open (1,0)

1st Nadorpusztai Gore At Cwnsaethu (Imp Hun) – Mr J Reavil. Repeat 2nd Post Graduate.

Irish Red & White Setter

Open (2,1)

1st Roanjora Cremant De Savoie Avec Eusanit JW – Miss R McDonald, Miss S Westwood & Mrs T Westwood. Presented a lovely outline when stacked prior to examination. His head well proportioned to body, eyes were alert and attentive, just waiting to please his handler. Good length to muscular neck. Chest deep with ample spring of rib. Strength over topline and rear quarters. Moved out soundly, effortlessly striding around the ring, demonstrating his happy temperament from his ever swishing tail. Stood alone but worthy BOB.

Lagotto Romagnolo

Puppy (1,0)

1st Bedeslea Remember Remember – Mrs V Norbury & Mrs S Bishop. 9 m/o brown & white bitch. Pleasing feminine head with good breadth to skull and alert expression from eyes. Short, strong neck into well placed shoulders. Compact through body with balanced angulation fore and aft. Movement in class was a little erratic as she enjoyed her day but a second move around during junior saw her settled and demonstrating smooth driving action. RBOB & BPIB.

Junior (1,0)

1st Bedeslea Remember Remember – Mrs V Norbury & Mrs S Bishop. Repeat 1st Puppy.

Open (1,0)

1st Sh Ch Bedeslea Pradasphere JW – Mrs V Norbury. Brown roan bitch presenting a compact, square silhouette. Head is feminine yet displays good width to skull and strength through jawline. Good depth to chest, front legs well boned with compact feet. Ribbed well back and short through loin. Effortless movement around the ring, with soundness coming and going. BOB.

Retriever (Chesapeake Bay)

Puppy (1,1)

Open (1,1)

Retriever (Curly Coated)

Open (1,1)

Retriever (Labrador)

Puppy (1,0)

1st Buckholt Midnight Pixy – Ms A Stocks. 7 m/o black bitch. Good head shape with soft eye and expression. Neck of good length and width into well placed shoulders. Well boned for current build, ribs developing, short coupled with good width to rear. Moved enthusiastically, but when slowed down she was clean coming and going. BPIB.

Junior (1,0)

1st Kenbloom Truth – Miss A Johnson. 14 m/o black bitch. Feminine head with pleasing eye and expression. Longer in foreface but not snipy. Good depth to chest, strong neck, well ribbed. Powerful movement in profile, extending well. Could have been tidier coming towards me on the day. RBOB.

Open (4,0)

1st Saranden Leap Of Faith To Othamcourt – Mrs R & Miss L Reardon. Yellow bitch with well proportioned head, soft eye and alert expression. Good width to neck, straight front with enough bone. Well ribbed, short coupled and strength through rear. Moved freely, using tail well. BOB.

2nd Creamwood Silver Hawthorn – Miss P Newman. Mature yellow dog with an eye for the ladies today. Masculine well shaped head with good expression. Deep in chest and well ribbed. Compact through body and good width to rear. Covered the ground easily and best mover in the breed on the day coming and going.

3rd Rochevale Palm Reader JW – Miss Z Davies.

Retriever (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling)

Puppy (1,0)

1st Tollisty Jotunn – Mrs K Smith. 11 m/o male with pleasing shaped head, alert eye and expression. Neck of good length, well placed shoulder, chest developing and ribs well sprung. Strength through loin and rear quarters. Tail set on well and carried well on the move. Movement was better once at a steadier pace, being a youngster still a little giddy as pace increased. BPIB. 

Junior (1,0)

1st Tollisty Jotunn – Mrs K Smith. Repeat 1st Puppy.

Post Graduate (3,1)

1st Tarnlaikers Big Zuu – Mrs H & Mr S Curtis. 19 m/o male with many pleasing attributes. Masculine wedge shaped head with almond shaped eyes, giving alert expression, especially from high set ears. Strong neck of good length, forelegs straight, ribs coming along nicely. Good muscle tone to rear quarters. Moved around the ring with power, demonstrating good reach and drive, displaying tail to compliment. BOB.

2nd Tollisty Couldn’t Careless – Mrs K Smith. Bitch with a clean, feminine head. Good neck, with tight front assembly and elbows close to the body. Short through back, good tone to thighs. Moved with reach and drive around the ring. 

Open (3,2)

1st Tollisty Raudr – Mrs K Smith. Male with pleasing head shape, broad with moderate stop. Ears high and alert. Strong neck and well placed shoulder. Strength throughout body and rear quarters. Moved out well, but curled tail too far over back to complete the picture for me. RBOB.

Spaniel (American Cocker)

Puppy (1,0)

1st Laurent’s Hellor Highwater (Imp USA) – Mrs A Betts. 8 m/o buff male who is just so promising. Head of good proportions and well chiselled with nice deep muzzle. Good length to neck and deep shoulders. Nice front assembly standing on tight feet with firm pads. Compact through body and developing well. Moved out well, handled to perfection, flicking up pads at the rear as he covered the ground. Close decision to RBOB, one to watch. BPIB.

Post Graduate (1,0)

1st Unveiledjaclee Ace Of Hearts (Imp Fra) – Miss T Savage. Buff dog with well developed and defined head, rounded skull with good eye shape. Ears well set and clothed. Well boned with compact feet. Good rear angulation and width to thighs. Moved at steady pace but covered the ground well, could have been cleaner coming towards me but I feel he was somewhat distracted by other dogs nearby. RBOB.

Open (2,0)

1st Little Life Zimply Champagne (Imp Fin) – Mrs A Niessen. Buff dog with well developed skull, good size and shape to eyes, well developed nostrils. Strong neck into deep shoulder. Good bone, straight legs on compact feet with thick pads. Good depth to chest, ribs well back and strong rear quarters. Moved around the ring with ease and style. BOB.

2nd Sabisabi Apache Tonka At Geenawell – Miss T Salvage. Red & White dog with finer head than 1, good ear set and muzzle. Good length of neck, deep in chest with good spring of rib. Balanced in body with short couplings. Moved very well around the ring and excellent going away.

Spaniel (Clumber)

Puppy (1,0)

1st Bona Fama Kapry’s Rejenta At Benginger (Imp Pol) – Mr M & Mrs C Benge. 10 m/o bitch. Good width to skull and square muzzle. Nice tight amber eye. Strong neck of good length. Well boned, ribs well back and well sprung for age. Rear quarters well muscled. Moved well, covering ground with ease. RBOB & BPIB.

Post Graduate (1,0)

1st Elskerwoo Silver Lining – Mr J & Mrs C Sainsbury. Bitch with lovely head shape and proportions. Strong neck, well placed shoulders and well boned legs. Good spring of ribs, carried well back. Balanced in angulation. Moved soundly in class, covering the ground well. Lost out to puppy for RBOB in challenge where movement was more erratic whilst distracted. 

Open (1,0)

1st Elskerwoo Cloudy Skies JW – Mr J & Mrs C Sainsbury. Litter sister to PG winner. Head more feminine in appearance but very balanced and typey, square in muzzle and deep stop. Large, rounded feet, strong and balanced through body, short through loin and toned rear quarters. Moved around the ring effortlessly, using tail well, and straight coming and going. BOB.

Spaniel (Cocker)

Puppy (3,1)

1st Babtonkelpie Ship Happens – Mr J & Mr D Hutton-Baber. 10 m/o Blue Roan bitch. Lovely head with kind, somewhat cheeky expression. Good front assembly with straight forelegs and good bone. Balanced, compact body with nice rear angulation. Moved out well with happy outgoing temperament, using tail to advantage. BPIB.

2nd Zakova Cracksman – Mrs S Warrington. 9 m/o Golden male. Masculine head of good proportion and gentle eye. Good depth to chest and ribs developing. Compact through body with strength behind. Really promising young man but couldn’t match 1 on movement on the day, being a little unsettled.

Junior (4,1)

1st Fourseasons Mix And Match – Miss E Williams. 13 m/o Blue Roan & Tan bitch. Pretty, feminine head, well proportioned with dark, kind eye. Well assembled front, straight forelegs of good length. Compact in body and good width to rear. Moved out well covering ground with ease. RBOB.

2nd Surrazil Loretta Lynn – Miss I Pereira. 12 m/o Black, White & Tan bitch. Head with good proportion. Well place shoulder and tidy front assembly. Good bone, level topline and sound rear quarters. Moved well once settled. Close to 1.

3rd Cascadia Olympia – Mrs R Hewett.

Post Graduate (3,0)

1st Babtonkelpie Cop The Lot – Mr J & Mr D Hutton-Baber. Blue Roan bitch presenting a beautiful outline when stacked. Not as feminine as her sister but head has good proportion and work below the eyes. Compact and balanced through her body, with good strength behind. She won the class on movement, covering the ground with ease and demonstrating a happy outgoing temperament. BOB.

2nd Babtonkelpie Trolley Dolly – Mrs P Gregory. Blue Roan bitch, litter sister to 1. Feminine in head with kind eye. Good front assembly and pleasing bone. Well balanced fore and aft. Presented in wonderful coat. Moved well once settled but her enthusiasm got the better of her at times. Could swap places with sister on another occasion. 

3rd Omennes Don’t Stop Me Now – Dr A Lundin.

Open (2,1)

1st Babtonkelpie Galley Queen JW – Mr J & Mr D Hutton-Baber. Blue Roan bitch, litter sister to PG winner. Previously awarded her BPIB and she has continued to develop well. Feminine in head with square muzzle, dark eye and good size and set ears. Well boned, tidy feet on thick pads. Compact body and firm through rear. She wasn’t very settled today and missed the pizazz I had seen from her previously. Still moved well, just lacking enthusiasm. 

Spanish Water Dog

Post Graduate (1,0)

1st Cravessa’s Right On The Dot By Adormidera – Ms J & Mr J Abrahams. Feminine in head with cheeky expression. Good skull to muzzle proportions. Ears set on well. Strength in neck, balanced in angulation. Level topline and toned rear quarters. Moved briskly around the ring, covering ground. RBOB.

Open (3,2)

1st Adormidera Apache Rose At Cravessa – Ms J & Mr J Abrahams. Good head shape with dark, expressive eyes. Strong neck, good depth to chest, straight in front. Good spring of ribs, strong over back and in rear quarters. Moved with power, driving from behind. BOB.