Darlington Championship Dog Show 2023

16 September 2023

Papillon Judge: Mr T Mather
Toy Group Judge: Mr A D Stewart
Puppy Toy Group Judge: Mrs C E Cartledge
Veteran Toy Group Judge: Mr P Harding

I enjoyed judging your breed. Temperaments were excellent. Some were too broad in the muzzle and some coats although often quite profuse are certainly not fine and silky. Quite a number with dirty teeth which does detract when you look at a dog on the table. My sincere thanks for the sporting way you accepted my decisions and my thanks also to my two lovely stewards who were really excellent. Tom Mather

Best Of Breed & Toy Group 2 : (Ryan, Mrs K F & Roosens, Miss K & Goessens, Mr J) Ch Uppercut Daydream Believers With Feorlig (Imp Bel)
Best Puppy : (Whitehill, Mrs M) Amicae Top Of The Class
Best Veteran : (Maskell, Mrs Karen & Maskell, Mr Stephen) Kazkell Robin The Limelight JW Sh.Cm

Dog Cc : (Ryan, Mrs K F & Ryan, Mr E L & Roosens, Miss K) Ch U Knock Me Off My Feet Daydream Believers With Feorlig
Res Dog Cc : (Whitehill, Mrs M)Amicae Mr Chips
Bitch Cc : (Ryan, Mrs K F & Roosens, Miss K & Goessens, Mr J) Ch Uppercut Daydream Believers With Feorlig (Imp Bel)
Res Bitch Cc : (Robb, Mrs Irene & Robb, Mr Glenn) Ch Gleniren Daddy’s Starmaker

Veteran Dog (3 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: (Maskell, Mrs Karen & Maskell, Mr Stephen) Kazkell Robin The Limelight JW Sh.Cm Hard to believe that he is a Veteran as he is very alert and lively.  Large, mobile ears which are nicely fringed.  Fine muzzle.  Clear, dark eyes.  Well balanced with good body proportions and a high set, nicely plumed tail.  Move well both out and back and in profile. Best Veteran.
2nd: (Thompson, Lady Jane & Austin, Mrs S) Melangel Highland Vogue At Jhanakia. Well balanced.  Attractive head and expression with fine muzzle. Good body.  Moved out with a light easy action, just a tad wide in front coming back to me.

Minor Puppy Dog (3 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: (Slater, Mrs L) Bresar’s Almeno Tu Nell ‘ Universo In Zizula ( Imp Italy). Very attractive head and expression with a fine muzzle; large mobile ears with good fringing.  Decent forehand with strong, fine bone.  Good body for age. Typical and sound on the move.   
2nd: (Davidson, Mrs Elaine & Davidson, Mr Martin G) Elmaraine Guards Piper. Nicely placed ears which he uses to advantage, dainty and pretty.  Has a good body with some depth of chest.  Level topline and high set tail.
3rd: (Kerrison, Ms Julie Elaine) Lastayla Caramel Shortcake

Puppy Dog (4 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: (Whitehill, Mrs M) Amicae Top Of The Class Good quality silky coat. Large mobile ears which are well fringed.  Fine muzzle and dark eyes. Dainty with fine bone.  Excellent forehand with some depth of chest. Moved out well with a very easy light action. Best Puppy.   
2nd: (Nolan, Mrs Catriona) Papplewick Pot Of Gold Presents a very attractive overall picture.  Pleasing head and expression, well made all through with good neck and shoulders, very good body and ribbing for age and a high set, well carried tail.  Sound and typical on the move.
3rd: (Masheder, Mrs Julie) Keomandi Jason
Res: (Curry, Mr D T & Mrs W Wilachans) Gryffindor For Davankirk

Junior Dog (3 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: (Hector, Mrs Angela) Amber Beauty Valentino At Taisett (Imp Pol) Pretty and dainty with a good quality, silky coat.  Large, mobile ears.  Nicely proportioned head and fine muzzle.  His very positive front action gave him the edge here today.
2nd: (Keown, Mrs Mandy) Keomandi Fly Me To The Moon Fine and dainty with a pleasing head and expression.  Good ears.  Still needs to develop in body and he could carry a fraction more weight to advantage.  Moved with a light, flowing action. Overall, he presents a very pleasing picture. 
3rd: (Kerrison, Ms Julie Elaine) Kezkez Signore Nico Rosberg

Post Graduate Dog (5 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: (Thompson, Lady Jane & Austin, Mrs S) Skyvana Catch Me At Jhanakia JW A good moving, dainty dog with very nicely fringed, good-sized ears.  Fine muzzle.  Level topline and good tailset. Another who could carry a fraction more body weight.  
2nd: (Lees, Mrs Carol) Lafford Black Onyx Shown in great form and condition. Good head proportions.  Well set ears. Good neck and shoulders, well ribbed with depth of chest, good ribs and a strong loin.   High set, well carried tail. 
3rd: (Harle, Mr B & Miss D) Adnamashan The Wanted At Debrilyn

Limit Dog (8 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: (Griffiths, Dr & Dr Ml & Ea) Manawyddan Victor Hugo Has a lot to admire.  Large, well set mobile ears with good fringes.  Dark, medium sized eyes.  Very good forehand with fine bone and pleasing hare feet.  Well ribbed with strong loin.  High set, well carried tail.  Very good coat texture. Moved very well with a light, fluid action.
2nd: (Walsh, Ms Helen) Purepixie Red Admiral Lively and petite and presents a very good outline both standing and on the move.  Attractive head and expression, good body, not quite the forehand of the winner. Silky jacket. 
3rd: (Keown, Mrs Mandy) Keomandi Fairy King
Res: (Headley, Mrs Christine & Headley, Mr Tony R) Yeldaeh’s Mr Chizlewick
Vhc: ( Challenger, Mrs Angela) Skyvana Devil In Disguise With Lyveden

Open Dog (8 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: ( Ryan, Mrs K F & Ryan, Mr E L & Roosens, Miss K) Ch U Knock Me Off My Feet Daydream Believers With Feorlig (Imp. Bel.)  Pretty and dainty with lovely ears and fringing.  Fine muzzle. Excellent forehand with strong, fine bone and hare feet. Good bodyand ribbing.  High set, well carried tail.  His footfall was perfect.  CC. 
2nd: 20(83 Whitehill, Mrs M) Amicae Mr Chips Typey and beautifully balanced.  Lovely head and expression, dark medium eyes.  Well fringed, mobile ears.  Good body, topline and tailset. Free moving and sound.  Reserve CC.
3rd: (Carroll & Newman, Mr S & J) Ir Ch Eryanto’s The Great Guinness Denemore
Res: ( Maskell & Waller, Mrs & Miss K & M) Lilnrose I’m In The Limelight With Kazkell
Vhc: (Davidson, Mrs Elaine & Davidson, Mr Martin G) Ch & Am Ch Elmaraine Chasing Rainbows

Veteran Bitch (3 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: (Walsh, Ms Helen) Ch Jorgealin Moon Star At Purepixie Pretty and dainty and shown in great condition.  Good skull, fine muzzle and good dentition. Has some depth of chest and is well ribbed with a good topline.  Moved out well with a light positive action.  
2nd: (Waller, Miss M) Kazkell Theme For A Dream For Lilnrose JW  Very lively and alert, appealing expression.  Well ribbed with good tailset and carriage.  Sound on the move.

Minor Puppy Bitch (4 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: (Pinder, Mrs Angela Elizabeth) Afterglow Barbette With Starmarla Stood well on the table but she had the devil in her once she got on the grass.  However, once she settled her movement was very pleasing.  Typical and very pretty with a lovely head and good ears. Very good body and ribbing for age.  Level topline and high set tail. Very promising. 
2nd: (Griffiths, Dr & Dr Ml & Ea) Manawyddan Sweeter Music Less finished than the winner at this stage but she too is most typical, dainty, good sized mobile ears. Well balanced and moved with a light, easy action. 
3rd: (Harvie, Ms Fiona) Afterglow Barbie Doll With Penchrystona
Res: ( Thompson, Lady Jane & Austin, Mrs S) Ablazzor Silver And Gold At Jhanakia

Puppy Bitch (6 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: (Whitehill, Mrs M) Amicae Bright Spark Litter sister to Top of the Class and very similar.  Large, mobile ears which are well fringed.  Excellent forehand with very typical feet.  Well ribbed with a good topline and high set, well carried tail. Moved well with an easy fluid action. 
2nd: (Robb, Mrs Irene & Robb, Mr Glenn) Gleniren Oops I Did It Again Sunshoo Pretty and dainty with a good skull. Mobile, well fringed ears.  Good body and rib for age.  Well schooled and her silky coat is presented to advantage,
3rd: ( Keown, Mrs Mandy) Keomandi Just Call Me Angel
Res: (Thompson, Lady Jane & Austin, Mrs S) Ablazzor Ebony And Ivory At Jhanakia
Vhc: ( Griffiths, Dr & Dr Ml & Ea) Manawyddan Springtime

Junior Bitch (5 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: (Harle, Mr B & Miss D) Debrilyn Painted Lady Dainty and very pretty and feminine.  Fine muzzle.  Good sized, mobile ears.  Decent forehand.  Well ribbed with good topline and tailset.  Makes the most of herself on the move with her very good deportment.  
2nd: (Mowatt, Mr C J & Mowatt, Mrs J D) Iotastar’s Hopes And Dreams Lovely silky coat.  Very good ears and fringes.  Well ribbed with strong loin.  Sound.
3rd: ( Headley, Mrs Christine & Headley, Mr Tony R) Yeldaeh’s Mrs Pepperpot

Post Graduate Bitch (7 Entries) Abs: 3
1st: (Griffiths, Dr & Dr Ml & Ea) Manawyddan To A Wild Rose Dainty and petite and she is another who shows and moves to good advantage.  Very nicely ribbed body with good topline and tailset.  Pretty head and expression with mobile, large, well fringed ears. 
2nd: (Whitehill, Mrs M) Amicae Belle Of The Ball Pretty and in excellent coat and condition.  Fine muzzle, good dentition.  Decent forehand.  Nicely balance d and moved out well.
3rd: (Mowatt, Mr C J & Mowatt, Mrs J D) Iotastar’s Pride And Joy
Res: (Green, Mr Sam & Fletcher, Mr S) Oshatosha Tips And Tricks With Auramour (Imp)

Limit Bitch (3 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: (Kirk, Mrs E) Lynflyer Rainbow Dancer At Kirkchase JW Stood alone but could easily withstand some competition.  Really pretty head and expression with nicely fringed ears.  Very good forehand, lovely body and ribbing.  High set, nicely plumed tail.  Moved out well with an easy, light action.

Open Bitch (5 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: (Ryan, Mrs K F & Roosens, Miss K & Goessens, Mr J) Ch Uppercut Daydream Believers With Feorlig (Imp Bel) CC & BOB.  A veery impressive bitch.  Beautifully schooled and presented. Text book head and ears and perfect dentition.  Excellent forehand with typical hare feet.  Well ribbed with some strength over the loins.  Nicely angulated.  Moved well with a light, flowing action.  Pleased to see her take Group #2 under Andrew Stewart – well done. 
2nd: (Robb, Mrs Irene & Robb, Mr Glenn) Ch Gleniren Daddy’s Starmaker Another lovely bitch who really makes the most of herself both standing and moving.  Good skull, fine muzzle and large, mobile ears.  Decent forehand, good depth of chest and decent ribbing.  A real eye-cathcer.  Reserve CC.
3rd: (Carroll & Newman, Mr S & J) Ir Ch Candygolds Queenie Denemore
Res: ( Matthews, Mrs A J) Berestead Haute Couture