Wickford Basildon & District Canine Society

Wickford, Basildon & District Canine Society Open Show

Saturday 16th May 2026

Thank you to the Officers and Committee for the invitation to judge several utilities at your very well-run and friendly show, and I must also mention the delicious lunch provided. It was a pleasure to spend the day with you all and the exhibitors who kindly brought their dogs under me. Special thanks to my very capable ring steward Linda Quin, who kept me in line and my ring running very smoothly. 

LHASA APSO 

Junior (2,0)1st Mrs Adam-Slomkowski’s Skylax Power of Love, a 15 month old gold and white bitch, beautifully presented and very well handled. Her head is of good proportions, with dark oval eyes, pleasing length of muzzle, excellent dentition, black nose and pigment. Her coat is heavy and straight, with feathering on her pendant ears, a strong neck, well set tail and she is nicely balanced in profile. She moved freely with a jaunty stride on her round feet with firm pads, and had an happy, alert expression, RBOB. 

2nd Mrs Chambers’ Valento Enigma Code, just turned 12 months, she is another well presented bitch, developing in coat and very well handled. She has a beautiful feminine expression, dark oval eyes, good dentition and well placed pendant ears. She has a straight front, developing in rib and chest, and a high set well feathered tail. Another with free flowing movement, she lost out on maturity today

Open (4,0) 

1st Mrs Free’s Kalizmar Million Moons over Marpori, a 4 your old gold bitch, and what a pleasure to go over. Balanced throughout, she was presented in excellent coat, and had that gay assertive ‘look at me’ demeanour at all times. She has a feminine headset, lovely dark oval eyes, well set and of correct size. A muzzle of good proportions, black nose and pigment, and good dentition. Her strong well arched neck flows into well laid back shoulders, her ribs extend well back and her topline is level and maintained on the move. She has good angulation front and rear and a full long straight coat with heavy feathering on ears and tail. She was very attentive to her handler and moved with a free flowing jaunty stride. I was pleased to award her BOB and later watch her being awarded UGP3

2nd Mr Hill-Lonergan & Ms Duff’s Jodak’s Party all Night with Barnlou, a 3 year old particolour bitch. She has a feminine headset, dark expressive eyes and lovely dark pigment on nose and lips. Her abundant coat is full and well presented, and her pendant ears are well feathered. She has a straight front, good angulation and ribs are well back. Not quite the length of neck or tailset of 1st place. She moved and was handled well. 

SHIH TZU

Puppy (3,2)

1st Mr & Miss Barrell’s Shenleyvale Behind Orange Eyes, an 8 month old gold and white bitch, and such a lovely temperament, bouncy and lively, she was a delight to go over. She has a sturdy frame, developing in head, chest and bone, on par for her age. She has a feminine head with dark round eyes, well placed and on line with her black nose. Her muzzle is short and square, and she has well furnished beard and whiskers. Her large ears are correctly positioned and heavily coated, and her neck is nicely arched. Her back is level and her high set tail is carried well over her back. She moved and was handled well. BP & RBOB

Junior (1,0)

1st Ms Beer’s Miracey Miss Holly Berry JW, a 17 month old gold and white bitch, very well presented and in good coat. She has a lovely chrysanthemum shaped face, and active intelligent expression. Her large dark round eyes are well placed in her broad round head, she has a good beard and whiskers, and her short square muzzle is of ample width. She presents a balanced outline, with a nicely arched neck, level back and heavily plumed tail carried well over her back. She is well off for muscle, and has ample bone. Her feet are round and well padded, and she has smooth flowing movement, with full pads on display. BOB 

POODLE (STANDARD)

Puppy (2,1)

1st Mrs Kernick’s Hope Dreams Come True, a 9 month old red bitch with a feminine expression, she has dark almond shaped eyes, dark nose and pigment, a moderate stop and flat cheekbones. Her muzzle is of good length and her chin well defined. Her ears are long and set low, and her coat is dense and of hard texture. She has a straight front and is developing in chest and rib. She has good rear angulation, and a pleasing turn of stifle. Her movement was a bit untidy today BP

Junior (2,0)

1st Miss Beljon’s Sascanach Emily Bronte, a cream bitch just turned 12 months. She has a pretty feminine head, which she carries high on a neck of good length. She has leathers of good length and width, and a profuse coat with harsh texture. Her back is strong and level, although I would prefer a higher tailset. Developing in chest and rib, she has a straight front and well bent stifles. Her rear movement needs to tighten up, but she has plenty of time on her side. She was handled well RBOB

2nd Mrs Kernick’s Hope Dreams Come True, see 1st puppy

Limit (3,0)

1st Mrs Kernick’s Niaveera Dandi Danni, a 4 year old cream bitch, she was well presented in a continental trim. Her head is in proportion, and she is balanced in profile. Her front is straight, and she is well muscled throughout. Her chest is deep, and her ribs are well sprung, with a level topline and broad loins. She has a high set tail, and she carried herself round the ring elegantly, with sound movement. 

2nd Miss Stevenson’s Tazmitch Dance in the Stars, a 3 year old black bitch, she has a pretty feminine headset, dark well placed eyes, a pleasing length of muzzle and flat cheek bones. She has good front and rear angulation, well bent stifles, a deep chest, and her ribs are well sprung. I preferred the topline and tailset of 1st. She moved with drive, and was well handled.

Open (3,0)

1st Miss Beljon’s Jetty’s Majestic Cold as Ice (Imp NLD) an 8 year old white dog, and what a showman! Very well presented in a crisp white coat, which was profuse, dense and harsh in texture. He has a happy outgoing demeanour and was a pleasure to go over. A masculine headset, with dark almond shaped eyes, flat cheekbones and muscles, tight fitting lips and a strong jaw with black pigment. In profile he is well balanced, with a strong neck of good length, a short back, broad loin and is well muscled all over, with a clear second thigh showing. His front is straight and his tail is well set. On the move he demonstrated reach and drive, with elegance and proud carriage. BOB and I was delighted to see him go UGP2 under Judge Dave Tanner. 

2nd Mrs Kernick’s Niaveera Dandi Danni, see 1st Limit

POODLE (MINIATURE)

PUPPY (4,0)

1st Mrs & Mr Dilworth’s Willow Shadowfall with Guillero, a 7 month old black bitch, with a pretty, feminine headset. She has dark expressive almond shaped eyes, good length of muzzle, tight lips and defined chin. She is nicely balanced in profile, with a short strong level back, and high tailset. Developing in chest and rib, she carries her head proudly, and has a good angulation front and rear. She moved soundly with drive. BP & RBOB

2nd Miss Mann & Miss Harvey’s Charabecca Levi’s Luckiest, a 10 month old black dog. His head is developing well with masculine traits, and another with lovely dark expressive eyes. He has a straight front, good depth and width of chest, a short strong back and well placed tail. I would prefer more turn of stifle. He was handled very well, but could not match the movement of 1st today. 

OPEN (1,0)

1ST Mrs & Mr Dilworth’s Eikenberry Raphael with Guillero, a 20 month old male, well presented with a dense black coat of good harsh texture. He stands proudly and has a nicely balanced profile, with good depth and width of chest, and well sprung ribs. He has a short strong back and broad loins, and he is well muscled throughout. His masculine headset is in proportion, with dark eyes and an intelligent glint, and pleasing length of ears, hanging close. His front is straight and his shoulders are well laid back. He has well bent stifles and his hocks are well let down. He was well handled and moved with drive, BOB

POODLES (TOY) 

PUPPY (3,1)

1ST Miss Moss & Mr Isherwood’s Afterglow Scary Spice, at 7 months old, this black bitch has ring presence in abundance! Very well presented with a very well groomed dense harsh coat, she had that ‘look at me’ stance that is hard to ignore. Her muzzle is long and fine, with a strong foreface, tight fitting lips and well defined chin. She has a very feminine expression and dark eyes with an intelligent glint. In profile she is well balanced for one so young, and already has good depth of chest and her ribs are starting to spring. Her straight front, short strong back and well set tail, with stifles well bent complete the picture. She held her head proudly at all times, and was at one with her young handler. Her movement was free and flowing, and I was pleased to award her BOB and BP and delighted to hear she went UPG1 and later BPIS

2nd Miss Parker-Stokes’ Afterglow Gilbert Grape. At 11 months this black dog is smaller framed than 1st place, and was also well presented and in good coat. His head is in proportion and held proudly, his front is straight and he has good width and depth to chest, and his ribs are well sprung. He was a bit nervous on the table but soon settled down, and showed off his level back, well placed tail set and good turn of stifle. His rear movement is still a bit loose, however he was handled very well, and had a playful glint in his dark eyes. 

JUNIOR (2,1)

1ST Miss Parker-Stokes’ Afterglow Guilbert Grape, see 2nd Puppy

LIMIT (2,0)

1st Miss Parker-Stokes’ Afterglow Guilbert Grape, see 2nd Puppy

2nd Mrs Haines’ Todlaws Spice Latte, a 2 year old brown bitch with a profuse coat. She has brown oval eyes, good length of muzzle and a feminine expression. In profile she is longer cast, has a moderate turn of stifle and her hocks are well let down. She has a level topline but was reluctant to raise her tail, however she was very attentive to her handler. 

OPEN (2,0)

1ST Miss Parker-Stokes’ Afterglow Gilbert Grape, see 2nd Puppy. 

2nd Mrs Haines’ Todlaws Spice Latte, see 2nd Limit

TIBETAN TERRIER

PUPPY (1,0)

1ST Miss Thomas’ Kelmorespitz Dark Magic, an 8 month old black and tan dog, and still very much a raw puppy. He has a lively outgoing demeanour, with well placed large dark round eyes, and an alert expression. He has a marked stop, developing in muzzle and furnishings, and well placed pendant ears. In profile he has a compact frame, developing in chest and rib, with ample bone, and high set tail. His front is not straight yet, and he has moderate angulation. He was well handled but needs to settle on the move to be able to assess his movement BP

JUNIOR (1,0)

1ST Misses Elvidge & Webb, & Mr Davies’ Waterley Sweet Inspiration, a black and white bitch, who has just turned 12 months. She presents a square outline, with a medium length of neck, a level topline and well feathered high set tail. Developing in head, she has dark round eyes, and her ears are set high and heavily feathered. She has a profuse coat, and a straight front. I would prefer more bone, and more reach and drive. 

LIMIT (3,1)

1ST Miss Inwood’s Boshanti Yashmina at Bedivere, a 5 year old black and white bitch. She was well presented, and has pleasing head proportions, a medium length of neck leading into well placed shoulders, a level topline with good spring of rib and a short loin. Her outline is balanced, with a sturdy frame, straight front and well bent stifles. She moved smoothly and effortlessly, RBOB

2nd Misses Elvidge & Webb, & Mr Davies’ Araki Hug my Panda, a 7 year old black and white bitch, beautifully presented by her young handler. She has a profuse double coat, pleasing feminine headset, and expressive large dark round eyes. She is longer cast than 1st place, with a level topline, well set tail and a good turn of stifle. She was handled very well but did not match the movement of 1st place today. 

OPEN (2,0)

1ST Mrs Buckles’ Karshok Amra Jetsang, a 3 year old tri colour male, he presented a well balanced outline, sturdy and muscular. He has a pleasing headset, and dark round eyes with an alert, intelligent expression. His muzzle is strong and of good length, well placed ears and heavily feathered. His neck is strong and of good length, flowing into well placed shoulders. His front is straight, with ample bone, he has good depth of chest, and a fair spring of rib. He has a short loin and high set well furnished tail. He moved with reach and drive, maintaining his topline. BOB

2nd Miss Thomas’ Kelmorespitz’s Bad Habits JW, a few days short of her 3rd birthday, this sable bitch was also well presented, with a lovely profuse coat, heavily furnished in all the right places. Smaller overall than 1st place, she has a sturdy profile without any exaggeration. Her head is in proportion with her body, and she has a feminine expression, dark round eyes and a strong neck leading into well placed shoulders. She has a straight front, level topline and good rear angulation. Her feet are large and round, and she was well handled, not quite the movement to match 1st place today. 

MINIATURE SCHNAUZER

A special thanks to the miniature schnauzer exhibitors, who accepted a change of judge on the day and then waited for quite a time while I judged my scheduled breeds. They went on to accept my decisions with good grace and sportsmanship. Thank you all. 

PUPPY (4,0)

1st Ms Johnson’s Marnimica Devil Woman, a 6 month old pepper & salt bitch, she has a smart outline, and a pretty feminine expression. Her head is typical for her age, with dark oval eyes, strong features and prominent eyebrows. Nearly square in outline, she has a straight front, is developing in chest and rib, has a firm topline and a high set tail. She moved freely and was handled well, BP 

2nd Mr & Mrs Mills’ Wellingley Won Down South to Pippiash, a 7 month old P&S bitch, and another with a smart outline, with everything in proportion for her age. Her frame is sturdy, with a strong head set and very well placed ears. Her neck is long and slightly arched, setting cleanly onto her shoulders. She has a good topline and well set tail, flat thighs and compact feet. It is lovely to see a puppy enjoying themselves, she was a bit exuberant on the move, but looks a picture when stacked. 

JUNIOR (1,0)

1ST Mrs Beckson’s Wlanimu’s Marked for Greatness with Tammux (Imp UKR), a black and silver dog a day over 12 months, he was very well presented with a short harsh coat. He is developing well, with spring of rib, chest needs to come on. He has strong masculine features, with prominent eyebrows, a good length of muzzle, bristly moustache and whiskers, and high set ears. He has a strong neck and back, pleasing rear angulation and compact feet. His front movement needs to tighten up a bit to complete the picture.  

LIMIT (3,0) 

1st Mr Goddard’s Cheantake Especially for Wellingley (Imp Fin), a 20 month old P&S bitch, well presented with a short harsh coat. She has a pretty feminine expression, dark oval eyes and very neat V shaped ears, which are set high and dropping forward. Her blunt ending muzzle is of good length, and overall her head is well furnished. In profile she is sturdy and nearly square, with depth and width to chest, her ribs are well sprung, and her back is strong. She has free flowing movement, however when stacked she tended to over extend at the rear, spoiling her topline. She still did more than enough to win the class, and I was pleased to award her RBOB 

2nd Mrs Beckson’s Wlanimu’s Jointly to your Success with Tammux (IMP), an 18 month old black and silver bitch. She has a robust sturdy and compact outline, with a harsh wiry jacket. A good reach of neck, set cleanly on her well laid shoulders, a strong level back and neat high set tail. She has good depth of chest and her ribs are well sprung. Well muscled flat thighs and compact cat like feet complete the profile. Her head still needs to finish, but she moved freely with rear drive.

OPEN (6,1)

1st Miss Dawson’s CH Gryselda Step in Time JW, coming up to 3 years old, this pepper and salt dog presented himself beautifully. In profile he is sturdy, robust, well balanced and stylish. He is well presented and his coat is short, harsh and wiry. He has a masculine head, strong and of good length. His dark oval eyes have an intelligent glint, he has a powerful muzzle and good dentition, tight lips and bristly whiskers and beard. His neck is strong and slightly arched, leading to well laid shoulders, and he has a straight front and compact feet. Good depth of chest and well sprung ribs, his back is strong and he has a short loin. He is well muscled and very alert. He was a pleasure to watch on the move, maintaining his topline in all directions. BOB

2nd Mrs Krieger’s Schnaustar Black Pearl, a 7 year old who gave no indication of her veteran status. She has a lovely black harsh coat, dark eyes and black pigment. Balanced in profile, she is also sturdy and stylish, with plenty of substance. She has a straight front, deep chest, good spring of rib, and well laid shoulders. She has a high set tail and good rear angulation. Very attentive to her handler, she moved really well.

Sue Worrell

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