Lichfield Canine Society

Lichfield Open show 04-01-2026

I would like to thank the officers and committee for their kind invitation to judge at this popular and well run open show. A huge thank you to all the exhibitors for bringing your dogs and braving the cold conditions. I was really spoilt for choice in the groups with some quality dogs for me to judge. 

Terrier Group

Group 1.Irving’s Twinan High Regard. Went to the Jack Russell Terrier that I judged earlier, still showing his socks off, he I didn't put a foot wrong and has great ring presence. 

Group 2. Sanderson’s Ch Esgia Highland Laddie VW, was the Skye Terrier. This mature lad also won the AV Terrier veteran class, beautifully presented, he carried himself so well on the move retaining his top line and tail carriage.

Group 3. Offer’s Woolytop The Phezantplukka JW, went to the liver Bedlington Terrier. Well presented linty coat, deep through the chest and correct rise over the loin with the typical mincing movement. 

Group 4. Brookes’ Zetamaz Drama Queen. Went to the Smooth Fox Terrier, smart girl with feminine head, dark eyes with keen alert expression, shapely outline with good bone and substance.  

Terrier Puppy Group

Group 1. Irving’s Twinan Silver Dollar went to the Jack Russell pup that I judged earlier in the day, sound and typy and shown in fit hard condition, nothing exaggerated and a real show off.

Group 2. Sanderson’s Skyeshire Briar Rose with Bremerlad, went to the beautiful Skye Terrier girl, loved her head, very feminine yet still plenty of strength with well set ears, well made throughout topped off with an immaculate coat.

Group 3. Spafford’s Dassett Oberon, was the border terrier lad, liked his size and shape, spannable with thick pelt. Pleasing otter like head and expression. Carried himself well around the ring.

Group 4. Jenkins’ Kinsridge Strawberry Moon went to the typy Norfolk Terrier, well made throughout with ample bone for her size and already well ribbed with a firm top line making a very pleasing overall picture.

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Airedale Terrier

PG (2)

1. Hall’s Muliebrity Purple Princess avec Tonerrier . Two similar size girls the winner was just using her ears a little bit better today and was more settled on the move. A well presented upstanding girl; good head and eye with a keen expression, well made in front, firm top line finishing in well developed quarters. On the move, she carried herself well in both directions with a pleasing ground covering side gait. BOB

2. Stanciu’s Airedor Diamond Princess.Once settled, and she got into her stride, she moved well in both directions and in profile. Feminine head which is nicely balanced, and keen dark almond eyes. Good front assembly with good depth of brisket, firm top line and short level back. Well presented jacket. RBOB

Bull Terrier

 P (1)

1.Dyson’s Bullwizz Star Attraction Tawnbarr. White girl with brindle ear and eye patches. She’s a solid girl for eight months with good bone and shown in super coat and condition. Feminine yet strong head with nice profile, very dark eyes and an excellent bite. Carries a good top line and tail carriage and stands on strong legs with tight feet. Good mover. BP and RBOB

PG (3,1abs)

1. Villensia’s Kirkville Bushido Villensia. White girl, still relatively young, who I thought was the better balanced in profile. Shapely and well made throughout. Lovely headpiece, strong yet clearly feminine, with gentle turn and finish, good bite and small dark triangular eyes giving a keen and mischievous expression. She stands on strong legs and decent feet, compact in body with strong hind quarters which she used to advantage on the move, with a lovely jaunty and free gait. Shown in super condition and the most delightful temperament. BOB

2. Bownes’ Starcinco A Million Dreams at Bownesbulls. Quite a heavyweight powerful white lad with brindle ear. Masculine head with gentle turn, dark triangular eyes, neat well set ears and good bite. Straight front, good depth to brisket and strong round bone. Firm top line and well angulated rear. Not quite as animated on the move as the winner today and I preferred her more shapely outline. 

Bull Terrier (Miniature)

P (3,1abs)

1. Bownes’ Bownesbulls Bab’s Best BP. Two lovely pups with super temperaments. Promising young man whose head is of good proportions, very dark triangular eyes, neat ears and gentle turn. Good neck and shoulders with a nice front assembly, firm top line finishing with a nicely angulated rear. Once he settled down, he moved around the ring with a brisk active stride BP.

2. Wilson’s Pixelited Black Emperor. Brindle and white lad, his head is of good proportions with well placed eye and neat ears, but he needs to break in head e.g. have a little more depth and fill, which will come with more maturity. Shown in lovely condition, his fore chest and body are developing, good bend of stifle. Moved well but his carrying his tail a little higher than the winner. 

J (1)

1. Wardle’s Topasbully Lubomir at Arcanum. Brindle and white young male, nicely bodied and boned, standing on straight front legs with tight feet. Good depth and broadness of chest. Well developed hindquarters with well bent stifles giving him a pleasing profile. Masculine head, with gentle curve, small dark eyes with keen expression Moved out well once settled with a good tail carriage. RBOB

PG (2,1abs)

Wardle’s Topasbully Lubomir at Arcanum. Repeat see the. Junior notes.

O (2,1abs)

1. Bownes’ Jenkir Hebe at Bownesbulls. Mature tri girl with the most delightful temperament. Nicely shaped body and pleasing well balanced profile all giving an impression of power and strength. Feminine yet strong head with gentle turn, dark triangular eyes and good bite. Very good front assembly, straight front legs, well sprung ribs and muscular body, well developed rear ending with a well set on and carried Tail. Shown in super coat and condition. Scored well on the move with a free and active gait. BOB

Jack Russell Terrier

P (4,1abs)

1. Irving’s Twinan Silver Dollar. Lovely class of pups all at different stages of development. This eye catching lad is a real showman and expertly presented which enhances his shapely profile . He was also the most mature in terms of body, coat and movement. Attractive head, and keen expression, strong muzzle and good bite. Easily spannable, good length of neck, firm top line held both standing and on the move, to a well set on tail. Scoring particularly well on the move, with confidence and style. BP

2 Smith & Lester’s Jaeva Mama Mea for Chandlimore. Just six months old so giving quite a lot away in terms of maturity compared to the winner, but what a little charmer she is. Very pretty head, with a dark eye and neat ears, nicely furnished to give an alert cheeky expression. Good length of neck, firm top line held both standing and on the move, to a well set on tail. Her body has the correct proportions, and she’s easily spannable. Hindquarters show a good bend of stifle. Moved out with confidence just needing to tighten up a little in front. 

3. Griffith’s Jaeva Big Boss 

J (2,1abs)

1. Thornley & Smith’s Tiltser Take It to The Limit. This lad is not long out of puppy and there’s much to like about him. Masculine and balanced head with strength to his muzzle, dark keen eyes and neat well used ears. Good length of neck, straight forelegs, firm top line, and tail set on well. Correct amount of rib and easy to span. Moved around the ring with attitude and his jacket was well presented. 

PG (6,2abs)

1.Lane & Lane-Ridyard’s Kulawand Wicked Waffle. Appealing girl who presents a shapely outline with a keen and alert demeanour. Feminine head, flat skull, dark eyes and good bite. Good length of neck, showing a well developed fore chest , correct amount of rib and easy to span. Good angulations strong hindquarters. Moved out well in all directions and presented in a well prepared jacket 

2.Harris’ Kulawand Wicked Womble. I see that this lad is the litter brother to winner, and there’s lots to like about him too. Moved out confidently, not quite as accurate going away as his sister. Shapely outline with good length of neck, showing a well developed fore chest, firm level top line, well sprung ribs, and strong hindquarters. Masculine head, with a keen and alert expression, from his dark eyes. And neat well set ears. Well presented jacket. 

3. Thornley & Smith’s Dancing in The Dark at Robythorn

O (6,1abs)

1. Irving’s Twinan High Regard. Eye catching lad who is soundly made throughout, typical in his outline, nothing exaggerated about him and he’s quite the showman with a keen attitude. Liked his overall body shape and proportions, showing good balance. Appealing head, flat skull, with strength to the muzzle, dark keen eyes and neat well used ears. Good length of neck, top line is firm and level, and tail set on well. Correct amount of rib and easy to span. Used his strong hindquarters to drive around the ring. BOB

2. Lane & Lane-Ridyard’s Kulawand White Diamond JW. Another pleasing male, close up to the winner, didn't quite have the body of the winner today but I liked his shape and balanced proportions. Handsome head, very appealing with neat ears and dark eyes with a keen alert expression. He has a nice flow about him , good length of neck, top line is firm and level, and his tail set on well. Correct amount of rib and easily spannable. Nicely angulated hindquarters, moving out well in all directions. RBOB

3. Wagh’s Rodale Rocky Road for Dewdhala

A.V.N.S.C. Terrier

P (1)

1. Ostermann & Inett’s Kaju Skippy in Blue Jeans. Norwich Terrier. Promising pup, nine months old, lovely size with an appealing outline, compact and well furnished with a well presented harsh jacket. Masculine and typical head, showing good balance, well placed ears and dark alert eyes. Developing well through the body, with a good ribcage, short strong loin and a firm top line. Showed himself off well both standing and on the move. BP and BOB. 

A.V. Terrier Veteran (10,5abs)

1. Sanderson’s Ch Esgia Highland Laddie VW. Skye Terrier. Eight years old quality male who is in his prime. Strong head with the distinct well furnished erect ears which he used to advantage. Strong neck and well developed fore chest. Long, low and level in profile with strong and well muscled hindquarters all topped off with an immaculately presented coat of correct texture. Powered around the ring holding his head and tail carriage. Best Terrier Veteran

2. Pearson’s Zvonenka Hamentashen at Winoski (Imp Cze). Cesky Terrier. This 7 years old girl appealed for her size and shapely outline with a slight rise over the loin. Very nicely conditioned and presented in super coat. Long feminine head, slight stop, well placed ears with a dark eye. Good length of neck flowing into a well held top line, both standing and on the move. Her muscular hindquarters enabled her to drive around the ring on the move.

3. Offer’s Ch Woolytop The Wherryman ShCM ShCEx VW, Breed: Bedlington Terrier

Vanessa Cox (Judge)