Northwich & District Canine Society

Northwich & District Canine Association - 14.06.2026

Judge: Richard Chaffe ( Rougeau ).

Thank you to the Northwich & District Canine Association committee for the opportunity to judge at this friendly well run show and for their kind hospitality. The weather was good and the venue was excellent. Also my appreciation to the stewards and especially the exhibitors who came to support the show and bringing their beautiful quality dogs for me to go over which is very much appreciated. 

Norfolk Terrier Puppy – (0).

Norfolk Terrier Junior – (0).

Norfolk Terrier Postgraduate – (0).

Norfolk Terrier Open – (1/1).

Norwich Terrier Puppy – (0).

Norwich Terrier Junior – (0).

Norwich Terrier Postgraduate – (0).

Norwich Terrier Open – (0).

Border Terrier Puppy – (0/0).

Border Terrier Junior– (2/0).

1st – Mr R Wright – Ravenside Sing Me A Song For Borderxpress – 17 month old grizzle & tan bitch, feminine head of correct proportions, correct ears and well set, dark eyes, correct scissor bite, good length clean neck which flows into her topline, good front assembly, correct narrow straight front, tight feet, easily spannable, good rear assembly, loose pelt in good double coat, correct topline with correctly carried tail, good outline standing and on the move, moved well in all directions and she has a good side profile movement - Reserve Best Of Breed.

2nd – Mrs D R Rogers – Jackview Miss Dior – 16 month old grizzle bitch, larger and rangier and not as settled on the move as 1st but still a lot to like, feminine head of correct proportions, correct ears and placement, dark eyes, correct scissor bite, good length of neck which flows into her topline, correct front, tight feet, easily spannable, good rear, loose pelt, good coat, correct topline, good outline standing and on the move, moved well

Border Terrier Postgraduate – (5/1).

1st – Mr R Wright – Ravenside Sing Me A Song For Borderxpress.

2nd – Mrs D R Rogers – Jackview Miss Dior. 

Border Terrier Open – (2/0).

1st – Mrs L Keeffe – Keebank Platinum Queen- larger rangier 4 year old grizzle & tan female, feminine head of correct proportions, good ears and placement giving a keen alert expression, correct bite, dark eye, good length of neck which flows cleanly into his topline, correct front, correct tight feet and thick pads, she is up on size but still spannable, good rear assembly, loose pelt, harsh coat, stands correctly, good profile standing which he keeps on the move, strong topline, well carried tail, moved well – Best Of Breed.

2nd – Mrs A Taylor – IR CH Nottorg Nekesa CW 24 – 4 year old grizzle female, feminine head of correct proportions, well set ears, correct bite, dark eye, good length of neck which flows cleanly into her topline, correct front, tight feet, easily spannable, loose pelt harsh coat, stands correctly, good profile standing, could be stronger in topline on the move, well carried tail, moves and shows well. 

West Highland White Terrier Puppy – (0).

West Highland White Terrier Junior – (0).

West Highland White Terrier Postgraduate – (0).

West Highland White Terrier Open – (0).

Skye Terrier Puppy – (0).

Skye Terrier Junior – (1/0).

Mr A & Mrs R Heath – Skyeshire Princess Ann – 13 month cream bitch – very nice feminine head of good proportions, good back skull, good length of muzzle, very good pricked and carried ears, correct scissor bite, good length of neck flowing into a strong topline, well laid shoulders, good forechest, good length of rib, short in loin, well carried tail, she presents a beautiful outline which she keeps on the move, moves well in all directions - - Reserve Best Of Breed.

Skye Terrier Postgraduate – (1/1).

Skye Terrier Open – (2/0)

1st – Mrs R Heath – CH Lavauxs Bahamian Chris – 7 year old black male of excellent type, excellent masculine head of good proportions, good back skull, good length of muzzle, very good pricked and carried ears, presents an excellent breed expression, correct scissor bite, good length of neck flowing into a strong topline, good front assembly, well laid shoulders, good forechest, good bone, excellent body proportions, good length of rib, short strong loin, well carried tail, good rear assembly which he uses to drive his free flowing movement covering the ground well, he presents excellent well balanced outline which he keeps on the move, presented in excellent coat – Best Of Breed / Terrier Group 3. 

2nd – Mrs K D Simpson – Tiny Winnie Argon Targaryen ( IMP SWE ) - very nice cream 2 year old male with a lot to like, good shape and balance, masculine head of correct proportions, correct ears and well carried, he does have a scissor bite, good neck which flows into his topline, good front of good width, good bone, strong well musled back end, good feet and foot placement, moved well in all directions covering the ground well, presents a good shape standing, on the move he did not use his tail and not the free flowing movement of 1. 

Sealyham Terrier Puppy – (1/0).

Ms S & Mr E Pawson & Mantle – Snow Roses Cinnamon ( IMP NLD ) – very nice 7 month old female of very nice type who just needs time to settle and enjoy herself, very nice feminine head, correct scissor bite, good neck going into a good topline, nice body proportions, well constructed front and rear presenting a pleasing outline, when she settles and puts her mind to it she does move well with good ground covering movement, her tail can distract from her outline on the move – Best Puppy. 

Sealyham Terrier Junior – (0).

Sealyham Terrier Postgraduate – (1/0).

Ms S & Mr E Pawson & Mantle & Mrs L Inman – Afterglow’s Golden Ticket ( IMP USA ) – 2 year old male, strong masculine head, strong jaw, good width between the ears, good pigment, I would prefer a darker eye, correct scissor bite, good neck flowing into a strong topline, correct tail, good body proportions, good width and breadth of chest, good substance, well laid shoulders & well muscled angulated rear which he uses to drive himself around the ring, he presents an excellent well balanced outline which he keeps on the move – Best Of Breed / Terrier Group 1. 

Sealyham Terrier Open – (0).

Staffordshire Bull Terrier Puppy – (0).

Staffordshire Bull Terrier Junior – (4/1).

1st – Mr K & Mrs J Griffin – Jazostaffs Super Moon – 14 month old black brindle male maturing nicely, strong masculine head giving a keen expression, dark round eye, neat ears, correct mouth, muscular clean neck going into a strong level topline, straight front, well sprung ribs, short coupled, well angulated rear, stands correct at all times, moved well with good tail carriage – Reserve Best Of Breed. 

2nd – Mr N A & Mrs L A Sandford – Lornicstaff,s King Arthur – 14 month white male with eye patch, clean masculine head of correct proportions, dark eye, neat enough ears, presents a keen expression, needs to strengthen in front, strong neck, level topline, compact muscular body, good outline standing but he loses his outline on the move, moves ok but need to drive more in the rear

Staffordshire Bull Terrier Postgraduate – (0).

Staffordshire Bull Terrier Open – (1/0).

1st – Duffield & Mansell – Sharmara Lacrnum Inflamari At Duffman JW – 2 ½ year old red with white blaze male, well shaped masculine clean head giving an excellent keen expression, dark eye, neat enough ears, strong jaw, correct mouth, powerful neck going into strong level topline, straight front, well sprung ribs, deep brisket, short coupled, well-muscled all through, excellent rear, correct tail, moved well keeping a well-balanced outline – Best Of Breed.