Plymouth & District Kennel Association

Plymouth & District Kennel Association – Saturday 4th April 2026 Working Group – Substituted Judge Tracey Anscombe Thank you to all the exhibitors for accepting me as a substitute judge when your appointed judge had to withdraw. I found it a thoroughly enjoyable assignment with a good mix of quality across the breeds, and several exhibits of real merit. Temperaments were excellent throughout and presentation was to a consistently high standard. My thanks also go to the committee for their endurance in putting on this show in what is quite a challenging venue. BULLMASTIFF Postgraduate (1) 1st Dancing in the Moonlight of Black Hünar at Rainwilds – 13monthold dog built on powerful lines and showing good promise for the future. A wellbalanced exhibit with correct proportions, ample bone, and good substance without coarseness. Pleasing head with good width of skull, correct stop, and strength of muzzle, giving a typical and masculine expression. Good depth of chest and sound body proportions for age. Moved steadily around the ring with purpose, maintaining his outline. RBOB Open (2 – 1abs) 1st Blue Thunder of Black Hünar at Rainwilds JW - Quality 2yearold dog of strong breed type, masculine and powerful yet balanced. Excellent bone and body, supported by a strong, level topline and wellletdown hocks. Good angulation fore and aft allowed him to move soundly and freely, covering the ground well while maintaining his shape. A confident, mature performance from a dog very much at one with his handler. BOB & Group 4 DOBERMANN Postgraduate (5 – 3 abs) 1st Shalissas Perfect Touch - Just over 6 months old, a very promising young dog at the right stage of development. When stacked he presents a clean, elegant outline with good angulation and a firm topline for his age. Correct head proportions with good length of neck flowing smoothly into wellplaced shoulders. Movement was positive once settled, holding his topline well in profile and showing reach and drive appropriate for a puppy. – BPIB RBOB BRBOBG1 2nd Rosebebe Beam Me Up for Inverteign Another quality puppy with a pleasing head, good planes, and developing expression. Slightly unsettled on the move in this class but showed himself well later in the day, demonstrating developing balance and sound construction. Open (1) 1st Lateagain Zenyatta for Inverteign 5yearold bitch presenting with good breed type and presence. Balanced and feminine with a strong, level topline and correct body proportions. Looked the picture standing and moved well with purpose and soundness, maintaining her outline throughout. BOB NEWFOUNDLAND Open (1) 1st Zentaur the Fizz Factor A substantial dog full of breed type with plenty of bone and substance. Broad head with kind expression, good depth of muzzle, and correct proportions. Thick, dense coat in excellent condition. Sound movement for a dog of his size, moving steadily with good reach and drive. Pleased to award him Best of Breed and delighted with his performance later in the day. BOB, Group 3 & 1st Graduate Stakes BOXER Graduate (2) 1st Norwilbeck Bellchime Amour to Sushe 2yearold red bitch who appealed for her balance and overall correctness. Good head properties with pleasing expression, wellplaced shoulders, and a compact body. Moved well with drive and purpose. Shown and handled to advantage. BOB 2nd Remalfus Mullion Moonshine at Kaosmaka Also 2 years old and very close up. Pleasing head was somewhat let down by a lack of concentration today, making life difficult for his handler, but plenty to like in terms of breed type. RBOB BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG 1st Tickbern Only One Carina at Iscabern Attractive bitch with good proportions, balance, and outline. Pleasing head with correct expression, good body depth, and strong quarters. Moved well with an easy, steady stride and was well presented. BOB 2nd Waldershelf Fine ’N Dandy Promising youngster with a good outline and developing body. Moved well and shown in good coat and condition. RBOB, BPIB & PG2 Open (1) Iscabern Daffadowndilly Veteran bitch who remains very typical, with correct proportions, substance, and outline. Pleasing head properties, sound body, and steady, efficient movement that reflected her functional construction. Well, presented in good coat and condition. GREAT DANE Graduate (1) 1st Stagbatch Dealia Just 6 months old and at her first show; I found her quite delightful. Full of puppy enthusiasm while still clearly showing the elegant outline and correct proportions of the breed. Clean, balanced construction and moved well for one so young. One to watch for the future. BOB, BPIB & PG4 AVNSC WORKING Graduate (1) 1st Angkor’s Fraser River Among Cristakell (Portuguese Water Dog) Absolutely cracking puppy, full of breed type and developing very well. Correct coat texture, good head proportions, and balanced outline. Sound on the move, well handled, and sure to do even better with maturity. Open (2 – 1 abs) 1st Ch Philoma Wicked JW (Giant Schnauzer) A standout exhibit and my eventual Group winner. Immediately impressive for breed type, balance, and overall presence. Excellent head with strong, clean lines and correct expression, supported by a wellconstructed body, firm topline, and good depth of chest. Moved with power and precision, covering the ground effortlessly while maintaining shape. Presented in excellent condition. A worthy Group winner and I was thrilled to see her go on to Best in Show and Best Champion in Show. ANY VARIETY WORKING Puppy (6 – 5 abs) 1st Rosebebe Beam Me Up for Inverteign (Dobermann) Promising youngster who really pulled himself together in this class, showing improved movement and confidence. Open (3 – 1 abs) 1st Gertlush Nimueh for Rainwilds ShCEx (Bullmastiff) Strong, wellmade exhibit with good breed type, sound construction, and positive movement. 2nd Dancing in the Moonlight of Black Hünar at Rainwilds (Bullmastiff) Sound and typical, displaying good balance and correct proportions. Veteran (2 – 1 abs) 1st Swinydwr Snapchat at Woodbriar JW ShCEx OSW (Bernese Mountain Dog) A credit to the breed, retaining good breed type and balance. Correctly constructed with ample bone, good depth, and a typical head and expression. Champion (1) 1st Ch Philoma Wicked JW (Giant Schnauzer) Continued to impress with her quality, presence, and correct breed characteristics. WORKING GROUPS Group 1: Ch Philoma Wicked JW (Giant Schnauzer) Group 2: Snowshoes Sweet Symphony (Alaskan Malamute) - Powerfully built adult of excellent breed type with the strength and substance required of a true working breed. Broad head with correct proportions, well filled under the eye, and a soft, kind expression. Strong neck flowing into well laid shoulders and a solid, wellribbed body with good depth of chest. Correct bone and feet, supported by a firm topline and strong quarters. Moved with an easy, groundcovering stride, maintaining balance and purpose throughout. Presented in excellent coat and condition. Group 3: Zentaur the Fizz Factor (Newfoundland) Group 4: Blue Thunder of Black Hünar At Rainwilds JW (Bullmastiff) Puppy Group 1: Snowshoes Time for Jenga (Alaskan Malamute) - Promising puppy showing good breed type and balance for age. Attractive head with correct ear set, good breadth of skull. Well, boned with pleasing substance, good body proportions, and a firm topline. Front and rear angulation appropriate for age, allowing positive, balanced movement once settled. Shown in excellent coat and condition and handled sympathetically. One to watch as maturity develops. Puppy Group 2: Tickbern Only One Carina at Iscabern (Bernese Mountain Dog) Puppy Group 3: Angkor’s Fraser River Among Cristakell (Portuguese Water Dog) Puppy Group 4: Stagbatch Dealia (Great Dane) AV GRADUATE STAKES 1st Zentaur the Fizz Factor (Newfoundland) Still showing well after his earlier successes, retaining his breed type and presence. 2nd Stowledge Scillia at Incantevole (Italian Spinone) 22monthold presented in good jacket, attractive head with correct ear set and eye shape. Keen expression and moved extremely well, holding her outline and presenting a balanced overall picture. 3rd Deltandamba Domino Dancing (NSDTR) Res: Ramchaine A Red Red Rose (Golden Retriever) VHC: Volgarus Make a Choice at Jomameilli (Poodle Standard)