Open Show Saturday November 8th 2025
Judge's Critiques
Thank you kindly to the committee for the invitation to
judge this lovely show. We got there eventually after a fair bit of chopping and
changing. It was worth the wait. This show was such a pleasure to be a part of.
I really really enjoyed it and had a wonderful time. The venue was lovely. The
welcome was warm; the food was delicious. I really loved the atmosphere, so
sporting, it was refreshing to have everyone clapping for the winners of every
class. There were some super young handlers too. We need young blood now more
than ever. Keep up the good work. Thank you to my fabulous stewards for keeping
everything going smoothly. Lastly thank you to the exhibitors that entered and
gave me the opportunity to go over your dogs, it was my pleasure entirely.
Minor Puppy Dog: 2(1)
1st, Ms E Evans & Mr C McKee. Eastdew Rewrite
The Stars with Eminala. Beautifully balanced young man at just 6 months old. He
has the most pleasing head, beautiful pigment, correct eye shape and colour,
good length of muzzle, well placed ears that he used to his advantage. Good
front assembly, nice bone and tidy feet. Plenty spring of rib for his age, well
angulated in the rear, correct tail set, tail well wrapped, holds his topline
standing and on the move, moved well. Good luck with this smart boy, I’m sure
there is a lot of fun ahead for him. (Best Minor Puppy)
Puppy Dog: 1
1st, Miss RJ & Mrs JE Mills, Jaybec Winter
Yule. This smart 10 month old boy presents a lovely clean outline, just right
for his age, balanced and good length of leg. Masculine head, very nice gentle
expression, excellent pigment, head of good proportions, a glint in his eye.
Strong clean neck, leading in to well placed shoulders, correct front, good bone
and feet, well ribbed, strong over the loin, nice width of thigh, correct rear
angulation, strong topline, lovely otter tail. Moved straight and true. In
excellent condition. Plenty of character and made me smile. Considered strongly
for reserve best dog. (Best Puppy Dog, Best Puppy in Show)
Junior Dog: 3(1)
1st, Mrs Peggs, Streamanda Winterfell with
Jancet. This raw 11 month old presents a nice clean outline, he has plenty of
time to fill his frame and I think will get better as he gets older. For today,
presented in lovely condition, sweet masculine head, kind expression, lovely eye
shape and colour, good length of muzzle and head of good proportions, moderate
throughout, good angulation front and rear, decent bone and feet, in lovely
coat, good length of leg, settled and steady on the move.
2nd, Miss J Moody, Trendlewood Hometown
Glory. Very different in type to the first. Masculine head, still has to break,
nice pigment, correct eye shape and colour. In super coat, presents a nice
picture when settled but tends to squash himself up with the excitement of it
all. Well-muscled, a very happy lad that thoroughly enjoyed his day.
Yearling Dog: 1(1)
Novice Dog: 3(2)
1st, Miss J Moody, Trendlewood Hometown Glory
Undergraduate Dog: 1
1st, Miss J Moody, Trendlewood Hometown Glory
Graduate Dog: 3(1)
1st, Mr Foster, Rochevale Beal. Mature dog of
good size, balanced outline. Masculine head, pleasing expression, broad, well
set ears. In good coat, correct texture. Well angulated front and rear, moves
well when settled, made hard work for his handler today.
2nd, CM & D Price, Rowanhol Obiwan Kenobi.
Nice type, I would just like some more height. Well made throughout. Excellent
coat. Sweet expression, good eye shape and colour, would like slightly more
length of muzzle, decent bone and good feet. Moves with purpose.
Post Graduate Dog: 3(1)
1st, Mrs S Perkins, Mcfarwin’s Grey Legacy by
Keeninspires JW. Presents a nice balanced outline when standing. Masculine head,
strong through neck into well laid shoulders, would like a little more forechest.
Well sprung ribs, strong over the loin, enough rear angulation, a little loose
in the hocks when moving.
2nd, Mr CM & D Price, Rowanhol Rio Grande. A
very sweet dog, took a little time to settle. Nice soft expression, adequate
bone, nice feet, well-muscled rear, loses his topline at times on the move.
Moves well when settled and got better as the class went on.
Limit Dog: 9(2)
1st, Mr H & Mrs I Evans, Trendlewood Long Time
Coming at Pudleigh JW. A lovely stamp of a dog presented in excellent condition
and muscle. Masculine head, soft expression, excellent head proportions, strong
clean neck, well laid shoulders, well-constructed front, good bone, lovely feet.
Good depth throughout, plenty of rib room, strong over the loin, good tail.
Would like a little more in second thigh. Really nice mover, steady and strong,
holding his topline both on the move and standing. (Best dog, Reserve Best in
Show)
Open Dog: 1(1)
Special Working Dog or Bitch: No Entry
Veteran Dog or Bitch: 10(2)
Two beautiful bitches headed up this class.
1st, Mrs Minchella, Abbeystead Hope (ATC
AU01380001). This timeless black filled my eye immediately. She is full of breed
type. I loved her clean balanced outline, lovely length of leg, she was
presented in excellent condition. Beautiful head, strong clean neck, beautiful
front, lovely bone and feet, ex rib room, well-muscled rear, super tail. Moved
with ease holding her topline along the way.
2nd, Mrs Peggs, Sh Ch Jancet Aurora. A
different type to 1 but full of quality also, presented in great condition and
very fit. Lovely balance. Strong but feminine, beautiful head with the sweetest
expression. Strong through neck in to well laid shoulders. Ex forechest. Well
sprung ribs, short coupled and strong over the loin. Well developed,
well-muscled back end. Good tail set. Moved well.
Baby Puppy Dog or Bitch: 1
1st, Ms L Harvey Major, Linjor Tyler’s Choice.
Such a sweet boy, cool and calm, not a bit phased by his first day out.
Presented a balanced outline, masculine, plenty of substance and bone to grow
into. Excellent front construction. Tidy feet, sweet head and expression.
Excellent pigment. Held his topline well. Free and easy moving, a little loose
in the elbows, but that is to be expected for a growing puppy of this age. Very
promising. (Best Baby Puppy in Show)
Minor Puppy Bitch: 2
1st, Miss E Evans Mr C McKee, Eastdew Sky Full
of Stars Over Eminala. Really nice balance to this youngster. The most beautiful
head, correct proportions, excellent pigment, correct eye shape and colour.
Clean neck, good depth of chest, lovely forechest, slightly upright in shoulder,
good bone and feet. Well sprung ribs, short coupled, excellent rear, correct
bend of stifle, a little lose on the move.
2nd, Mrs Heather Chapman, Rocheby Highlight
Over Daisypatch. Easily the happiest dog in the hall. I must apologise to the
owner for sending all her hard work and ringcraft out the window by having the
best cuddles and fun with this puppy. She was a delight. Sweet expressive head,
uses her ears very well. Ultra feminine outline. Well balanced throughout.
Nicely put together, just right for her age. Just in the middle of losing her
puppy coat. Holds her topline well both standing and on the move. Moves well.
Puppy Bitch: 1(1)
Junior Bitch: 4
1st, Mr M & Mrs EA Hoban, Meadowleigh Time to
Dream. Black of lovely type, I loved her head, excellent proportions, beautiful
melting expression, strong clean neck into well placed shoulders, correct front
construction, tight elbows, good bone and tight feet. Well sprung ribs, strong
over the loin, lovely, wrapped tail, held well. A sensible bitch and easy mover.
Presented in super condition.
2nd, Mr & Mrs HJ&G Tatchell, Smokeycot
Dreamshot Lady (ATC AZ3). A different type to one but a quality bitch. Up to
size mature looking girl, presents a balanced outline, plenty of substance
without being coarse. Beautiful head and expression, ex pigment, good length of
muzzle, she is well made front and back, good spring of rib, plenty of depth
throughout, moved well, just didn’t have the same flow on the move as the first.
Yearling Bitch: 4
1st Mr & Mrs DL & FEM Braddon, Trendlewood It
Takes Two. I am pleased to see how well this girl has grown. She has such a
lovely outline, good head proportions, lovely expression, helped by her correct
eye colour, uses her ears well for a complete picture. Strong clean neck of good
length. Lovely front construction, excellent forechest and depth of chest, tight
elbows, good rib room, short coupled, strong loin, correct width of thigh,
correct bend of stifle. Strong well developed quarters, well wrapped tail,
presented in good condition, moves well.
2nd, Mrs SJ & Mr Dr Kennett, Magnavalleys
Mimosa. Another very nice bitch, not as clean through the neck as the first.
Pleasing head of correct proportions, lovely kind expression, correct eye
colour, plenty of substance, good forechest, bone and feet, well sprung ribs,
nice width of thigh, well-muscled, lovely otter tail, in between coats, moved
well.
Novice Bitch: 1
1st, Mrs Stephanie Perkins, Keeninspires Lady
Royal. I judged this bitch as a baby puppy; she has grown well. A nice type.
Well proportioned head, pleasing expression, clean neck, nice forechest, well
laid shoulder, well sprung ribs, well angulated rear, good bend of stifle, moved
well, full of spirit.
Undergraduate Bitch: 5(3)
1st, Mrs SJ & Mr Dr Kennett, Magnavalleys
Mimosa.
2nd, Mr & Mrs HJ&G Tatchell, Smokeycot
Nostalga Queen. Sweet feminine head, lovely pigment, good length of muzzle,
strong clean neck, lovely forechest, nice feet, barrel ribs, well-muscled rear,
moves well.
Graduate Bitch: 5
1st, Mr & Mrs HJ&G Tatchell, Smokeycot
Keepsake Glory. Black of good type, really lovely head of good proportions,
pleasing expression, intelligent. Well made throughout, super coat, barrel ribs,
moves well when settled, her young handler did a really good job, it was lovely
to do some ringcraft with them both at the end of the show. I’m sure they will
go from strength to strength as a team, keep up the good work.
2nd, Mrs N Miles-Bevan, Llanstinan Bernadette
A Lot. Well put together yellow, handled so gently by her lovely young handler,
well balanced feminine head, soft expression, in beautiful coat, holds her
topline well on the move. Moved on a lose lead with ease.
Post Graduate Bitch: 6(2)
1st, Miss Kirsty Jones, Serengoch’s Knockin
Boots. Mature strong bitch of good size, feminine and well balanced, good length
of leg. Good length of muzzle, slightly strong in stop, excellent eye colour,
good bone and excellent feet, I loved her front construction, good rib room,
strong over the loin, short coupled, well angulated rear, carrying a little bit
of weight over the shoulder, in between coats at the moment, moves well. A very
nice bitch.
2nd, Mrs Lynda Miles, Llanstinan Black Satin.
I’ve judged this lady before and she did well. I still really like her, but she
was out of coat today. She’s one that needs her coat to complete the picture.
Classic feminine black, clean balanced outline, Beautiful head and expression,
uses her ears really well. Clean strong neck, super front construction, barrel
ribs, well angulated in the rear, good topline, good steady mover, in good
muscle.
Limit Bitch: 6(1)
1st, Miss RJ & Mrs JE Mills, Jaybec Winter
Wispa JW. This Lovely pale yellow, presented in immaculate condition owned
the ring today. Handled to perfection, mature, feminine bitch with lovely
balance, the kindest of heads. Excellent proportions, strong neck, well laid
shoulders, well-constructed front, good depth throughout, excellent topline both
standing and on the move. Moved with ease, strong over the loin, well developed
hind quarters, correct rear angulation. In great coat. I was delighted to award
her Best bitch and Best in Show.
2nd, Mrs R Philips, Rochvale Gypsy At
Sheenaron. Ultra feminine but with plenty of substance. Kind sweet biddable
expression, head of good proportions, well-constructed front, good bone and
feet, well sprung ribs, well-muscled rear, correct tail set and topline, steady
mover.
Open Bitch: 7(3)
1st, Mrs Minchella, Sh Ch Abbeystead Psion of
Haselorhill (ATC AV01630407). This one not showing her age at all in the
slightest, classic black, super outline, lovely length of leg. The most pleasing
head and expression, perhaps I would like slightly more stop. Super front
construction, plenty of rib room, well angulated rear end, correct tail and tail
set. Excellent mover.
2nd, Miss E Evans, R CH/Lux Ch/Bel Ch Eminala
Star Struck Farnfield JW. This yellow has a melting expression, excellent
pigmentation, head of good proportions, strong clean neck, leading into well
placed shoulders, good bone on tight feet, well made throughout. In good
condition, keeps her topline well. In excellent coat. Moves well.
Brace Dog or Bitch: No entry
Niamh Callaghan
Bannabeach