Ripon & District Canine Society

Ripon & District Canine – 31 May 2026

Rachael Salter – Irisaddition

My sincere thanks to the committee of Ripon & District Canine Society for inviting me to judge at their show. I thoroughly enjoyed my day and would also like to thank my stewards for their assistance and all the exhibitors who entered and presented their dogs under me.

Class 156 – Australian Shepherd Open (5)

1st – ARCHIE LABAKAN SLOVAKIA JW (IMP SKJ)

Lovely masculine dog, well balanced and presented in excellent condition. Attractive head with a pleasing expression and good eye. Well constructed throughout with good depth and substance. Moved soundly and freely, holding his shape well on the move. BOB

2nd – LISKARN YOU NEVER KNOW WITH JENKOVA

Another quality exhibit with a pleasing outline and good overall balance. Attractive head and expression, well proportioned with good body and coat. Moved well with a steady, purposeful action. Preferred the overall balance and movement of 1 today.

Class 157 – Belgian Shepherd Dog (Groenendael) (5,1)

1st – REVLOCH SHAKIRA AT KELFLYN (IKC)

Quality bitch with a lovely feminine head and expression. Well balanced throughout with a good outline, correct proportions and good depth of body. Presented in excellent coat and condition. Moved soundly and freely, maintaining her shape on the move. BOB

2nd – REVLOCH KASANOVA (IKC) JW ShCM VW ShCEx OSW

Very pleasing male of good breed type, masculine without being coarse. Attractive head and expression, well constructed with good body and substance. Moved soundly with good reach and drive. A close decision, with 1st just having the edge for me today.

Class 158 – Belgian Shepherd Dog (Tervueren)

1st – LUAVJAN’S MOULIN ROUGE (IMP ITA)

Lovely quality bitch with a feminine head and expression. Well balanced with a pleasing outline, good neck and shoulders and well proportioned throughout. Presented in good coat and condition. Moved freely and soundly with good reach and drive. BOB

2nd – NIAVANA RAW SILK

Another very pleasing bitch of good breed type. Attractive head with a lovely expression, good overall construction and balance with a well-made body. Moved soundly and steadily around the ring. Preferred the overall outline and movement of 1st today.

Class 159 – Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois) (2,1)

1st – CH FORYD SOUL SURVIVOR AT YORVIKMALI *** P BEGEX

Strong, athletic male with a good masculine head and alert expression. Well proportioned throughout with good depth and firm topline. Presented in excellent muscular condition. Moved with purpose, showing good reach and drive while retaining his outline. BOB

Class 160 – Border Collie Post Graduate (3,1)

1st – JUPAVIA A KIND OF MAGIC

22-month-old black and white male, nicely made with a lovely head and eye. Well presented. BOB

2nd – JAZTECG GOT TO BE

10-month-old black and white puppy male. Lovely head with a good expression and good bone. A pleasing youngster who was slightly immature and loose on the move today.

Class 161 – Border Collie Open (2)

1st – JAZTECH DIAMOND GEEZER

3-year-old black and white male. A little windy today, but nicely made with good length of body. Good head, ear and eye.

2nd – JANBELL LOOK AT ME

3-year-old black and white male, a little heavier set. Strong, defined head, well presented and moved well with his handler.

Class 162 – Briard Open (2,1)

1st – Fostebrie Exotique Noir of Kellbry JW ShCM

9-year-old black bitch. Lovely head, eye dark, balanced, good proportions. Well presented in lovely coat, well muscled for age. Handled well. BOB

Class 163 – German Shepherd Dog Post Graduate (2)

1st – Yakasimba Bianca

2-year-old bitch of good overall type, presented in a lovely full coat. Feminine throughout with a pleasing, well-proportioned head and lovely dark eye giving a very appealing expression. Good front and balanced outline, with everything fitting together nicely. Presented in excellent condition and handled well. BOB 

2nd – Sannah Callisto

9-month-old bitch, a really happy young puppy with lots to like. Beautiful feminine head and eye giving a lovely expression. Pleasing overall shape and presented well. Still very much a youngster with plenty of time to develop and mature. Well handled throughout.

Class 164 – German Shepherd Dog Open (3,1)

1st – Reyakosa Calia

7-year-old bitch of old-fashioned English type. Well presented and handled, with a lovely head and eye. A little smiley in muzzle for me.

2nd – Hamadryas Gold at Wakanda

8-year-old bitch, so elegant and feminine. Good head and eye with lovely ears. Not feminine at all.

Class 165 

No entries

Class 166 – Lancashire Heeler Post Graduate (3)

1st – Ribblespride Kruger JW

16-month-old male. Loved this young dog; great proportions and a pleasing, balanced outline. Well presented, with a good head and eye. Moved and handled well. BOB

2nd – Droversrock Tigers Eye

2-year-old brown female, feminine and well put together. Pleasing length in rib, with a good head and eye. Nicely presented and handled.

Class 167 – Lancashire Heeler Open (2)

1st – Poolheywood Barney JW

3-year-10-month-old male. Good head and eye with excellent proportions, giving a balanced and typical outline. Well handled and presented, with good ears completing the overall picture.

2nd – Skipest Summer Breeze

3-year-old female, very feminine and maternal to her puppy. Well proportioned throughout, handled and presented well.

Class 169 – Old English Sheepdog Open (4,1)

1st – 449 Starjanda Major Tom

9-month-old male of lovely shape and balance. Very appealing head and dark eye, with excellent proportions throughout. Good clean outline and well handled and presented. BOB / BP

2nd – 448 Hazyland Girl of Ice and Fire

9½-month-old bitch, feminine and very appealing. Good head and eye, mature for her age with a lovely overall shape. Well handled and presented.

Class 170 – Pyrenean Mountain Dog Post Graduate (3)

1st – Lisjovia Pardon The Pun

9-month-old male of lovely type, with great masculine head and eye. Good depth and pigment, correct proportions and a pleasing overall outline. Well presented. BOB/ BP

2nd – Lisjovia Nitty Gritty

9-month-old bitch, feminine and very typical. Lovely head and expression with correct proportions and a pleasing overall shape. Well presented.

Class 171 – Pyrenean Mountain Dog Open (3,1)

1st – Ch Polar Light Pride of America JW (Imp USA)

3-year-old bitch, shown out of coat but with so much quality. Excellent mover with lovely extension and reach, covering the ground with ease. Feminine in type with a lovely expression and a very pleasing overall picture.

2nd – Lisjovia Crowning Glory at Casiann

9-month-old bitch, very green today and understandably still immature. A promising youngster who needs time to grow and develop. Feminine in type with plenty to like; maturity and confidence should complete the picture.