28 July 2018
Before the show started, there was a lovely tribute to the late Jimmy Simpson. Not the usual sad one, but a fun one, which Jimmy would have got a good laugh from. Spoken by Queenie Bruce, who made everybody laugh.
Total entry: 146 dogs making 196 entries, plus 14 NFC)
Judges: Mr Joe Magri (dogs), Mr Jerry Munroe (bitches)
Referee: Mrs Queenie Bruce
Special Award Classes Judge: Mr John Whitman
Best in Show: (Miss K F Miller & Mr E L Ryan) Ch Feorlig Smarty Pants JW SHCM
Res. Best in Show: (Mrs J Davidson-Poston & Miss K Farrell) Ari De Pari Eadin Darlyn Spinillons (Imp Rus) (Phalene)
Best Puppy in Show: (M, LL & Anne Griffiths) Manawyddan Victor Hugo
Best Phalene in Show: (Mrs J Davidson-Poston & Miss K Farrell) Ari De Pari Eadin Darlyn Spinillons (Imp Rus) (Phalene)
Best Veteran in Show: (Miss E & Mrs M Buss) Ch Twiggy Cupcake of Flutura JW
Dog CC: (Miss K F Miller & Mr E L Ryan) Ch Feorlig Smarty Pants JW SHCM
Res. Dog CC: (Mary Whitehill & P Urwin) Paparottsie Heart Beats at Amicae
Best Puppy Dog: (M, LL & Anne Griffiths) Manawyddan Victor Hugo
Bitch CC: (Mrs J Davidson-Poston & Miss K Farrell) Ari De Pari Eadin Darlyn Spinillons (Imp Rus) (Phalene)
Res. Bitch CC: (Miss K F Miller & Mr E L Ryan) Feorlig Wake up Maggie JW
Best Puppy Bitch: (Mrs S Stanbury) Inixia Glamour Girl
I would like to thank the Northern & Eastern Counties Papillon Club for inviting me to judge at their show and for the exhibitors for giving me the honour to judge their lovely dogs. I had a very enjoyable day and found many exhibits typical of the breed. I was delighted with my main winners and thrilled that my Co-Judge, Jerry Munroe and I completely agreed on all the major awards.
Joe Magri
Minor Puppy Dog (9 entries, 2 absent)
1st: (Mesdams C Lee-Slater & C Kewley) Magic Sunrise Ace Ventura (Imp Ltv) very elegant Tri dog who presents a lovely shape when standing. Excellent head and eye with super, large flaring ears with amble fringing coming, giving a lovely expression. Nice to go over on the table with lots to like about him. Finely boned forelegs with correct hare feet. Level topline and excellent high set tail. Still needs a little time to come together on the move but with maturity I have no doubt this will come and he will be one to watch in the future.
2nd: (Jane Thompson & Sandra Austin) Melangel Highland by Design at Jhanakia B/W boy of a completely different type to 1 but with still lots to like about him. Decent size and shape. Correct head proportions with lovely dark eye and well set, large ears that he used to advantage. Enough neck and well placed shoulders. Good body and substance for age. Nice topline and tail set. Good coat of correct texture coming in. Moved out soundly. For me just not the overall elegance as 1.
3rd: (Mr M G & Mrs E Davidson) Elmaraine Little Fidget
Res: (Mrs D L Watson) Buoncasa Jingle My Bells
VHC: (Mary Whitehill & P Urwin) Paparottsie Berry Licious
Puppy Dog (7 entries, 0 absent)
1st: (Elizabeth & Karen Anderson) Northlyte Spirit of the Isle lovely sized Tri male with a super balanced head and lovely expression. Finely boned legs and good hare feet. Decent length of neck and well placed shoulders. Enough body for his age. Correct topline and correctly set tail with lovely plume. Moved soundly up and back and very balanced in profile. Just needs a little more confidence to complete the picture which I hope comes in time as I am sure he could trouble the best.
2nd: (Mrs D L Watson) Buoncasa Elf on the Shelf another Tri boy and the baby of the class but he did not let the others over shadow him with his confident, cheeky persona. Very pretty head of the correct proportions and lovely eye. Well set, large fringed ears used to advantage. All of a piece as you go over him and has a lovely level topline and ideally set tail. Moved out well, just not the finish and maturity of my winner.
3rd: (Miss M Moss) Delphlands Lord Boycie
Res: (Miss Sophie Langdon) Skyvana Van Helsing
VHC: (Ms Vivien Fenn Webber) Adnamashan Take That
Junior Dog (6 entries, 0 absent)
1st: (M, LL & Anne Griffiths) Manawyddan Victor Hugo up to size 10 months B/W male who I would not like to see any bigger but completely my cup of tea. Well balanced head, with a blaze and lovely expressive dark eyes. Well set, large ears with enough fringing for his age, used to advantage at all times. Excellent length of neck with correct front assembly. Finely boned legs and nice hare feet. Well bodied with good spring of rib. Moved around the ring with such elegance and style, holding a level topline and carrying his tail perfectly at all times. Lovely silky coat, presented well. I was delighted to award him BPD and after much deliberation with my co-judge (as we both loved both puppies) eventually BPIS. Well done, I will follow his career with interest.
2nd: (Mrs L Morton) Ablazzor King of Spades smart tri boy, in lovely coat and condition. Super head proportions with a lovely dark eye giving a pleasing expression. Large, mobile ears. Fine bone and lovely hare feet. Level topline and high set tail with good plume. Well bodied. Once settled moved well but not the showmanship of my winner.
3rd: (Susan Lanson) Cantoverde Captain Casper
Res: (Mrs S Stanbury) Inixia Fully Charged
VHC: (Mr Ian Reid) Phylcher Heartbreaker
Yearling Dog (6 entries, 0 absent)
1st: (Miss M C Waller) Lilnrose I’m a Love Bug JW nicely sized R/W male a little shorter on leg than I prefer. Pretty head with blaze and lovely dark eye and pigmentation. Shown in a wealth of silky coat. Finely boned legs and hare feet. Well bodied and very good to go over. Level topline held well at all times and correctly set tail with good plume. Dainty little mover and very sound. Handled to get the very best from him.
2nd: (Ms J D Ramsey & Mr C J Mowatt) Iotastar’s Brave New World sweet tri boy with a lovely head and nice expression. Alert, well set ears with good fringing. Smaller size to my winner but good to go over with a nice body and decent substance. Presented in lovely coat and condition. Elegant mover and very sound.
3rd: (Mrs S Stanbury) Inixia Ever Ready Eddie
Res: (Miss Pamela Taylor) Adnamashan Craiglang for Pamhurst
VHC: (Miss J S King) Skyvana Tom Thumb Sarasha JW
Novice Dog (7 entries, 0 absent)
1st: (Ms Julie Clint) Papplewick Prince Bishop very pretty B/W boy, so dainty. Sweet head of a good balance and lovely dark eye. Enough neck and well bodied with good substance. Finely boned legs with correct hare feet. Topline held level at all times with a correctly set on tail with decent plume. Profuse silky coat, presented well. Moved out lightly and so sound.
2nd: (Miss M Moss) Delphlands Lord Boycie B/W of a lovely make and shape. Good size and well balanced. Good head properties, with good stop and correct bite. Large ears, used well. Nice to go over with good body and substance. Moved out well.
3rd: (Mandy Keown) Jorgealin Midnight Magic for Kingshaven
Res: (Mrs Rosemarie Hobson) Amicae Kenzo at Rosejon
VHC: (Mrs Lynn George-Evans) Hourn Tet a Tet Silvester at Jorgealin
Graduate Dog (9 entries, 1 absent)
1st: (Mary Whitehill & P Urwin) Paparottsie Talk the Talk Tri boy who is a pleasing size and well balanced shape. Nicest of heads which was well marked with well-placed ears with good fringing and a fine muzzle. Nicely bodied. Good finely boned legs with hare feet. Level topline and well set on tail. Shown in good coat with lots of feathering. Moved around the ring with style just needs to settle in front.
2nd: (Carol Lees) Lafford Fireman Sam slightly smaller B/W. Dainty boy but still has good bone and substance. Pleasing head with dark eyes and fine muzzle. Well set ears that have enough fringing. Good neck & shoulders. Level topline. Tail set on and carried well. Moved out well. Shown in good coat and body condition. Very attentive showman.
3rd: (Miss E L Morley & Mr R Hitchcock) Elfuago Bombastic
Res: (Ms Julie Clint) Papplewick Prince Bishop
VHC: (Mrs J L Green) Jorgealin Ziggy Starman at Rubywings
Post Graduate Dog (10 entries, 1 absent)
1st: (Mrs Wendy A Wilson) Amicae Badger a lovely typical R/S/W who I really liked. Super head with good stop and lovely eye. Dark pigmentation. Well set, large ears with good fringing, that he used to advantage. Really pleasing to go over on the table with everything flowing into place. Excellent body and good substance. Presented to best advantage with a correctly textured coat. Correct level topline and well set on tail, arched over his back. Scored with his free-flowing movement and ever so sound both coming and going. A strong contender for the RCC, I liked him a lot.
2nd: (Mesdames A Broughton & S Stanbury) Inixia Follower of Fashion a real honest B/W of a lovely size and shape. Excellent head, nicely fine muzzle, with good eye and large, mobile ears. Good reach of neck and correct front assembly. So well constructed with good body and depth. Level topline maintained at all times and well set tail, carried correctly. Moved out with purpose and very sound. Both 1st and 2nd are two lovely boys.
3rd: (Ms Julie Clint) Papplewick Persian Power JW SHCM
Res: (Mrs G A Geary) Taliesyn Black Walnut
VHC: (Mr A May & Mrs C Foynes) Lafay Grand Prix
Limit Dog (10 entries, 0 absent)
1st: (Mrs Lynn George-Evans & Miss E Morley) Elfuago a New Adventure well marked tri dog with a lovely head of good balance and dark eye, giving a typical expression. Huge, rounded, well fringed ears that are used to advantage. Good reach of neck and well laid shoulders. Finely boned legs and correct hare feet. Decent body and substance with well sprung ribs. Level topline and well set on tail, arched nicely over his back with good plume. Moved out sound enough back and forth and with a decent profile action, however I would prefer to see him a little more free-flowing in action.
2nd: (Mrs S M Wilkinson) Lafford Inspector Morse in Poppywood JW another well marked Tri and of a similar stamp to 1. Lovely size and shape and presented nicely in a profuse silky coat. Pretty head, well marked with good stop and cheeky expression. Large, mobile ears with enough fringing. Good to go over on the table. Very dainty dog that moves out with some style but just needs to settle in front action for me.
3rd: (Ms Julie Clint) Papplewick Persian Punch JW
Res: (Mrs Eileen Roberts & Miss Caroline Smith) Jalatemme Shazam at Rayol
VHC: (Miss E & Mrs M Buss) Flutura’s Something Special
Open Dog (10 entries, 1 absent)
1st: (Mary Whitehill & P Urwin) Paparottsie Heart Beats at Amicae lovely sized, attentive B/W male who is so full of breed type. He is so dainty throughout and presented in a pristine silky coat. Exquisite head of the correct proportions with a lovely round, dark eye. Large, mobile ears with good rounded tips, fringed nicely, framing his head perfectly. Nice to go over on the table. Finely boned legs and correct hare feet. Topline held level at all times. Tail set on high with good plume. Moved around the ring with purpose and style but was slightly unsettled in front action today which cost him higher awards. Nevertheless a quality dog and I was happy to award him the RCC.
2nd: (Mr C & Mrs L Christensen) Tresor’s Kings Valiant Lancelot very typical & attractive Tri boy who has a superb head with blaze, finely pointed muzzle and lovely dark eye. He possesses the most beautifully fringed ears, which are large, well set and used to advantage. Correct bite. Good length of neck. Well bodied with a good spring of rib and strong loin. Level topline and correctly set ‘jug handle’ tail which for me could have more plume. Well turned stifle. Positive action when moving and very sound, would have just liked to have seen him a little more free-flowing.
3rd: (Mr J & Mrs S Caton) Never Let me Go Forussi at Henrix (Imp Pol)
Res: (Mrs C M Kewley) Graycaz Chill Your Boots
VHC: (Connie Letch) Conysluck Mr Pickles
Champion Dog (4 entries, 0 absent)
1st: (Miss K F Miller & Mr E L Ryan) Ch Feorlig Smarty Pants JW SHCM superb R/S/W who was exactly what I was looking for on the day. Such a smart dog that has a real style about him and is such an attentive showman. Presented in a wealth of silky coat & excellent condition. Gorgeous head of the correct proportions with pencil blaze and finely pointed muzzle. Lovely dark eye giving a melting expression. Beautifully fringed, large mobile ears that frame his head nicely and used to advantage. Lovely size and shape, with good body and substance. Finely boned legs. Firm, level topline held well at all times with perfectly set on ‘jug handle’ tail with excellent plume. Well developed hind quarters with good muscle. He comes alive on the move with a typical free-flowing, dainty action and ever so sound both coming and going. I was delighted to be able to award him the DCC and with full agreement from my co-judge, BIS.
2nd: (Mr J & Mrs S Caton) Ch Coffe Ice Cream Forussi at Henrix (Imp Pol) another nice S/W who has matured a lot since I last judged him and of a similar type to my winner. Lovely size and shape and so dainty. Nice head and expression with dark pigmentation and sparking eye. Large, alert ears with enough fringing. Good body and substance with strong loin. Level topline and correctly set tail with nice plume. Moved with daintiness around the ring, just not as free-flowing as my winner, nor the confidence.
3rd: (Mesdames J Davidson & I Ivani) Slo Ch, J Ch Whip Hone Double Smash SHCM
Res: (Elizabeth & Karen Anderson) Ch Frasermar Storm in the Snow
Special Beginners Dog (3 entries, 0 absent)
1st: (Miss M C Waller) Lilnrose I’m a Love Bug JW
2nd: (Mandy Keown) Jorgealin Midnight Magic for Kingshaven pretty, dainty boy with a lovely head, nice stop and fine muzzle. Correct bite. Lovely eye and expression. Good reach of neck and correctly assembled front. Well bodied with good substance. Level topline with correctly set on tail, arched over his back nicely. Needs to settle on the move but he has a lovely dainty action. Presented in a lovely silky coat.
3rd: (Mrs J L Green & Mrs L George-Evans) Gramondo Van Jorgealin
Spacial Phalene Open Dog (1 entries, 0 absent)
1st: (Mrs K Maskell & Miss M C Waller) Lilnrose Ear’s Looking at You Kazkell profusely coated R/S/W with a lovely head and finely pointed muzzle and correct stop. Nicely set, well fringed ears. Lovely size, just a little short on leg for me. So well bodied, with good substance. Moved out freely with style and really sound both coming and going. Very good showman.
2nd: (Mrs J Davidson-Poston & Miss K Farrell) Multi Ch (10) Magnolise Tiago for Spinillons SHCM CW14 PRVN 15,16,17 (Imp USA) (Phalene) up to size R/W who for me is too much all over. Decent head, with good stop and slightly rounded skull. Well fringed ears, that are set well. Well constructed with excellent substance and body. Level topline. Moved around the ring positively and sound both coming and going.
Veteran Dog (7 entries, 1 absent)
1st: (Jane Thompson & Sandra Austin) Jhanakia Highland Destiny R/W who belies his years and really loves his time in the ring. Lovely size and correct well balanced shape. Super head, with good stop and fine muzzle. Lovely dark eye that gives a typical expression. Large, mobile ears that he uses to advantage. Very good to go over on the table and has excellent body and substance. Topline held level at all times and correctly set on tail with good plume. Moved out freely and with style and could show some of the younger ones exactly how to do it. Presented in 1st class order in a lovely silk coat.
2nd: (Connie Letch) Conysluck Master Pip another typical R/W male who again loves his time in the ring. Good size, a little more of him than my winner but he has a good shape and is very well constructed. Typical head with good eye and lovely expression. Well bodied with good depth of chest and spring of rib. Level topline and arched tail with good plume. Very stylish mover and very sound with it. In lovely coat and condition.
3rd: (Mrs J Davidson-Poston) Ch, Ir Ch, Nl Ch, Int Ch Spinillons Rebel Rowser JW SHCM SW14
Res: (Mrs J Davidson-Poston & Miss K Farrell) Spinillons Suzzi JW SHCM
VHC: (Helen Verity & Ian Moor) Tijuana Starmaker
Many thanks to the Committee for their kind invitation to judge bitches, and for their generous hospitality on the day. As usual, the show had a warm and welcoming atmosphere with lots of thoughtful extras for the exhibitors. The Club President Queenie Bruce gave a moving tribute to Jimmy Simpson, a founder member of the Club and former Club Chairman. Jimmy had devoted much of his life to the Club and was a great supporter of new comers in the breed. Indeed, it was Jimmy who encouraged me to start judging, and it was he who gave me my first judging appointment at Selby Canine Society. I will always be grateful to Jimmy for setting me on the path that ultimately led to my appointment here today at my favourite show.
Thanks also go to the exhibitors for their support and for allowing me to judge their dogs. I was very pleased with the entry, and having been away from the English shows for a while many of the exhibits were new to me, and I felt I was seeing the breed though fresh eyes. Whilst I was more than happy with my winners, there were a couple of points that concerned me. It seems that in some lines heads are changing, with quite a few girls being somewhat workman like in appearance. For me the papillon should always be a pretty, and bitches in particular should look feminine. We also need to watch construction as some otherwise good exhibits had lazy fronts, standing at 10-2. Finally, I found several crooked, and even one twisted tail. It is important to remember that as breeders, exhibitors and judges we are guardians of the breed and we have a responsibility to safeguard the integrity and quality of the dogs we produce and those we bring in to the show ring.
For Best in Show, my co-judge and I happily agreed on the dog Ch FEORLIG SMARTY PANTS JW ShCM, bred by Jenny Miller and owned by Kirsty Miller and Evan Ryan. Congratulations to all concerned with this lovely boy.
Jerry Munroe
Minor Puppy Bitch (8 entries, 2 absent)
1st: (Mrs Lynn George-Evans) Jorgealin Tri Some Magic; tri bitch. This very pretty 7 months old bitch has a lovely balanced head with good proportions, correct bite and dark, inquisitive eyes. Her ears are correctly set, with good fringing for her age, framing her face well and enhancing her pretty expression. She stands and moves confidently, holding her top line all the while and her tail is set high and carried well. She was presented in immaculate condition and obviously adores her handler/owner; a lovely start to my judging today.
2nd: (Miss S Orchard) Panspayon Gold Fever; red and white bitch. At 6 months old this girl is still quite raw and very much a baby, but with nothing to hide she has much to commend her. She has a well balanced head, good stop, correct bite and dark, well set eyes. She has large, rounded ears which are well fringed and correctly set. In profile she shows a super outline with level top line, good reach of neck and a high set tail. On the move she was lively and spirited, and was obviously enjoying her day out.
3rd: (Mary Whitehill & P Urwin) Amicae Rosie Bud; red sable 7 months old. This pretty, well marked bitch has a well proportioned head set off by beautiful dark eyes and correctly set, rounded ears. She was a little unsettled on the table but recovered well once on the floor where she showed off her level top line and good tail set and carriage.
Res: (Kay Stewart & Kirsten Stewart-Knight) Denemore Tell the Story Ragge to Tussalud
VHC: (Mrs M A & Misses B, C & J S Mann) Melangel Diamond Doll
Puppy Bitch (10 entries, 2 absent)
1st: (Mrs S Stanbury) Inixia Glamour Girl; 9 months old black and white. This beautifully marked and well named girl caught my eye as she entered the ring. She has a very pretty head with dark, well set eyes giving her a bright and inquisitive look. She has well fringed, correctly set ears which she used expressively. She is well constructed, with a level top line, high set tail and parallel movement both front and rear. A quality bitch who’s progress I will follow with interest. I was delighted to award her Best Puppy Bitch and later see her go Reserve Best Puppy in Show.
2nd: (Kay Stewart & Kirsten Stewart-Knight) Denemore Ragge Knight Story at Tussalud NAF; 7 months old tri. This young girl is balanced and well constructed, though a heavier type than 1. She has a well proportioned head with dark, expressive eyes, correct bite and well set, rounded ears. Her coat is of the correct texture and was beautifully presented. She has a level top line and good tail set, and moved with confidence around the ring, being very attentive to her handler/owner. <
3rd: (Miss S Orchard) Ablazzor Angel of the North at Panspayon; 9 months old. This tri girl has a nicely balanced head with a well defined stop, dark eyes and correctly set, well fringed ears. She has a lovely profile with a level top line and correct tail set and carriage. She was lively and energetic on the floor but, perhaps in her enthusiasm today, she showed a tendency to high stepping at the front which affected her balance on the move.
Res: (Mrs G A Geary) Taliesyn Black Azalea
VHC: (Mrs K Maskell) Kazkell Milo’s Dream
Junior Bitch (9 entries, 2 absent)
1st: (C & A Thornton) Collness Kiss n Tell Shevid; 12 months old. This nicely marked black and white girl has dark, well set eyes, a good stop and large rounded ears. She needs to settle more on the table but is much more at home on the floor where she gave a good account of herself. She is well balanced in her construction and moved well and with confidence.
2nd: (Susan Lanson) Cantoverde Royal Chyna;18 months old tri. This strikingly marked bitch is dainty and well constructed and has lots of personality. She has a nicely proportioned head with a well defined stop, correct bite and dark and inquisitive eyes. Her ears are set at the correct angle, are well fringed and were used to advantage. She has a good overall shape, is lovely for size and is very attentive to her handler/owner, though she was high stepping a bit at the front today.
3rd: (E L Morley) Jorgealin Indian Magic at Lizlanmor; 18 months old. This beautifully marked tri has the darkest of eyes, a balanced muzzle, correct bite and well set ears, all of which combine to give a very pretty and soft expression. In profile she has a good overall shape with an elegant reach of neck, level top line and high set tail which she shows off proudly. I would prefer a slightly straighter front, though she does move soundly and with purpose, and is very much in tune with her handler/owner.
Res: (Mrs D L Watson) Tootsweet’s Molly Malone (Imp Deu)
VHC: (Mrs M A & Misses B, C & J S Mann) Stagedoor Beatrix Melangel
Yearling Bitch (4 entries, 1 absent)
1st: (Miss K F Miller & Mr E L Ryan) Feorlig Wake up Maggie JW; 2 years old. This sable bitch with black mask and pencil blaze demanded attention when she entered the ring. She has a super shape with level top line, moderate neck and well set tail. She has a beautifully silky textured coat which was presented to perfection. She is dainty without being delicate, and moves soundly and with confidence. Up close, she has the prettiest of heads; large, rounded ears and dark, well set eyes with a mischievous expression. I was very happy to award her Reserve Best Bitch and the Reserve CC.
2nd: (Angela Kelton) Adnamashan Still Game; 19 months old tri. My notes start with the words Fire Cracker – and she certainly was! She is a well marked, pretty bitch with bags of attitude and fun. She has a lovely balanced head framed by correctly set, well fringed ears; level top line and good tail set. She is quite compact in construction but moves with plenty of drive and confidence.
3rd: (Mr P & Mrs J A Hill) Caraideas Rainbows End; 14 months. This is a lovely red sable bitch with the darkest and most expressive of eyes. She has such an elegant outline with a level top line, good tail set/carriage, super angles and she moves parallel both front and rear. Her coat is silky in texture and needs time to settle but was well presented. With a little more time to mature and build her confidence I’m sure this girl will have a bright future.
Novice Bitch (6 entries, 3 absent)
1st: (Mrs S Stanbury) Inixia Luscious Lucy; 9 months red sable and white. Litter sister to my puppy class winner and very much cast from the same mould. Another pretty head with large, rounded and well fringed ears which never rested. She has a beautiful outline and stood four square, showing off her elegant neck, level top line and good tail carriage. She was well schooled and very attentive to her handler/owner.
2nd: (Miss S Orchard) Panspayon Gold Fever
3rd: (Miss S Orchard) Abzazzor Angel of the North at Panspayon
Graduate Bitch (2 entries, 1 absent)
1st: (Mr A May, Mrs C Foynes & Mrs M Whitehill) Lafay has the Last Word with Amicae; 2 years old. This red sable bitch is another with a mischievous expression and loads of attitude. She has a slightly rounded head with a well defined stop, dark inquisitive eyes and well set ears, which she used well. She is finely built and just needs to tighten up her front more. She was lively and enthusiastic on the move and was thoroughly enjoying her day out.
Post Graduate Bitch (5 entries, 1 absent)
1st: (Miss D A Goodwin) Paplene Regal Roxanne; 3 years old. This cheeky black and white girl was a clear winner for me today. Her pretty head, framed by well fringed ears, has the darkest of well set eyes, which gave the softest of expressions but at the same time giving a glint of mischief too. She has a lovely straight front, good reach of neck, level top line and correct tail carriage. She was lively and energetic on the move and very attentive to her handler/owner.
2nd: (Laura Mandelson) Maridova Victorias Dream in Honrukai JW SHCM (IKC); 3 years old. This tri girl, despite being more robust in build than 1, is certainly not heavy in type. She has rich tan markings and large, rounded ears, dark eyes and a correct bite. Her top line is level and she has a good tail set, but I would have preferred a little more reach of neck to give a more balanced outline. She moved steadily and with confidence.
3rd: (Mrs G A Geary) Taliesyn Traveller Joy; 4 years old. This black and white girl was also of a more solid type than the class winner but is still a well balanced and nicely constructed girl. She has well placed, dark eyes and correctly set ears. She has a level top line which she holds both standing and on the move.
Res: (Mr A May, Mrs C Foynes & Mrs M Whitehill) Lafay has the Last Word with Amicae
Limit Bitch (10 entries, 0 absent)
1st: (Miss S Orchard) Ringlands Yoko’s Solo at Panspayon SHCM; 4 years old red sable. This girl has a well marked head with large, rounded and well fringed ears. Her dark eyes are correctly set and give a soft expression. In profile she presents a balanced outline with good reach of neck, level top line and a well plumed tail. Her coat was of the correct single and silky texture and was beautifully presented. She moved well and was very much in tune with her handler/owner.
2nd: (Miss Sophie Langdon) Shadowknight Ebony Rose of Skyvana; 21 months old. This beautifully presented black and white girl has a lovely overall shape, with a level top line and correct tail set/carriage balanced by good reach of neck. Her head is nicely framed by the largest of heavily fringed ears and the whole picture is very elegant. Hands on, this girl needs to body up more. On the floor she was moved with plenty of speed which perhaps didn’t allow her to give of her best today.
3rd: (Mrs Eileen Roberts & Miss Caroline Smith) Semicvetik Dayana Devine; 3 years old, hound tri. This Phalene has the prettiest of heads with well placed tri markings. Her ears are correctly set and hang close to her head. They are well fringed and serve to enhance the gentle expression of her dark eyes. On the table she presented a lovely profile with a level top line and good tail set. She is well made at the front and moves well; her rear movement was a little erratic today. Her coat is single and silky in texture, and was well presented.
Res: (M, LL & Anne Griffiths) Manawyddan Flora MacDonald
VHC: (Angela Kelton) Bonmeshay Lady Charoltte of Adnamashan
Open Bitch (7 entries, 1 absent)
1st: (Mrs Lynn George-Evans) Ch Jorgealin Moon Magic SHCM; 4 years old, red sable. This well marked girl has a balanced and well proportioned head with defined stop and good length of muzzle. Her eyes are dark and well set; her ears are correctly angled and well fringed with black tipping. The overall expression is soft and gentle. She is well constructed, being straight and parallel both front and rear. Her top line is level and her tail is set high and is well plumed. On the floor she moves with good reach and drive.
2nd: (Kay Stewart & Kirsten Stewart-Knight) Ch & Ir Ch Tussalud Story Tales; 4.5 years old. This elegant sable girl presents a lovely profile in the ring. She has good reach of neck leading to a level top line and high set tail. She is well constructed with a straight front and moved well around the ring. Her eyes are dark and perhaps a little larger in size, giving a slightly more open expression. Her ears are large, rounded and well fringed and she used these very expressively; engaging well with her handler/ owner.
3rd: (Mr P & Mrs J A Hill) Caraideas True Colours; 4.5 years old, tri. This compact, smaller type girl is nicely put together with straight front and rear, level top line and correct tail set/carriage. Her head is well balanced with no blaze but her dark eyes give a very pretty and endearing expression.
Res: (JilL Varley) Ambre Dore Beata Bea at Coxleyview (Imp) JW
VHC: (Heather Aitkin) Lafford Fancy That for Elfuago
Champion Bitch (3 entries, 0 absent)
1st: (Mrs J Davidson-Poston) Multi Ch (3) Spinillons Classic Caress JS SHCM, CW14 PPVN15, Ir Jun Ch; 6 years old. This black and white girl is soundly constructed and has so much to offer. Her evenly marked head is balanced and shows good proportions, with a well defined stop; clean and correct dentition; dark, sparkling eyes, all framed by rounded, well fringed ears. On the table you are able to appreciate her balanced construction, level top line, correct tail set and carriage, and in addition she feels toned and well muscled. She has a bright and attentive expression, is well schooled and is very much in tune with her handler/owner.
2nd: (Mrs C Lee-Slater) Ch Jorgealin Cast a Spell for Kingshaven; 3 years old. This dainty and very elegant tri bitch also caught my eye in the ring. Of a lighter frame than 1, she is, none the less, soundly put together with everything in the right place. She has correctly set round eyes, a well defined stop and balanced muzzle with correct and clean bite, all of which combine to give a very pretty expression. She stands four square with a good reach of neck, level top line and correct tail set. She was a little unsettled on the move today, otherwise the placings could well have changed. A lovely, quality exhibit.
3rd: (Mrs Lynn George-Evans) Ch Jorgealin Moon Magic SHCM; another quality Champion bitch; unfortunate to meet 1 and 2 today.
Veteran Bitch (5 entries, 0 absent)
1st: (Miss E & Mrs M Buss) Ch Twiggy Cupcake of Flutura JW; 8 years old. An old favourite of mine who I have judged before. As a veteran she still maintains her great outline and balance, with elegant reach of neck, level top line and is beautifully straight both front and rear. Bright eyed and bushy tailed, she was presented to perfection as always and is a real credit to her owner. An easy winner for Best Veteran Bitch and then Best Veteran in Show.
2nd: (Mrs J Davidson-Poston) Ch, Ir Ch, Multi Vet Ch (4) Spinillons Saffire JW SHCM, PPVN16; 11 years old and not a grey hair in sight. This extremely pretty and well marked tri girl has lovely dark eyes and excellent dentition. She stands four square and carries her high set tail well. She has a profuse coat which was beautifully presented but perhaps made her appear a bit short in neck today. Her well fringed ears frame her face beautifully when alert. She moved with an energy and drive that could teach some younger bitches a lesson or two.
3rd: (Mrs J L Green) Mercedes Diamond at Rubywings; 7 years old. A lovely profile and shape to this tri bitch who presents a level top line and good tail set/carriage. She has a pretty head with dark eyes and well set ears. She was steady on the floor and moved well around the ring.
Res: (Jane Thompson & Sandra Austin) Jhanakia Highland Flame
VHC: (Mrs G A Geary) Rayol Lotus Blossom
Special Beginners Bitch (0 entries)
Special Phalene Bitch (3 entries, 0 absent)
1st: (Mrs J Davidson-Poston & Miss K Farrell) Ari De Pari Eadin Darlyn Spinillons (Imp Rus) (Phalene); 18 months old. This gorgeous tri-colour bitch was a real pleasure to judge. Watching her across the ring it was easy to see her clean and balanced outline with everything in moderation. She stood perfectly and elegantly with a level top line, good reach of neck and well set/carried tail complemented by her straight and parallel front and rear. Her head is very feminine and beautifully proportioned; her ears are correctly placed and she has the most expressive eyes. I had no hesitation in awarding her the Bitch CC and was delighted to see her go Reserve Best in Show as well as Best Phalene in Show.
2nd: (Mrs Eileen Roberts & Miss Caroline Smith) Semicvetik Dayana Devine Panspayon (Imp)
3rd: (Mrs T Collins) Bonmeshays Shady Lady; 5 years old. This black and white girl is well marked with lovely dark eyes giving a soft expression. Unfortunately today her ears are needing to settle more. She moved well and was very attentive to her handler/owner.
Judge: Mr John Whitman (Khatib)
Special Award Puppy Dog or Bitch (9 entries, 2 absent)
1st: (Mrs K Maskell) Kazkell Milo’s Dream
2nd: (M, LL & Anne Griffiths) Manawyddan Victor Hugo
3rd: (Ms Vivien Fenn Webber) Adnamashan Take That
Res: (Miss W Waters) Sweetbriar A Harlequin
VHC: (Mr M G & Mrs E Davidson) Elmaraine Little Fidget
Special Award Post Graduate Dog or Bitch (8 entries, 1 absent)
1st: (Carol Lees) Lafford Fireman Sam
2nd: (Mandy Keown) Jorgealin Midnight Magic for Kingshaven
3rd: (Mr P & Mrs J A Hill) Caraideas Spelman
Res: (Laura Mandelson) Maridova Victorias Dream in Honnukai JW SHCM (IKC)
VHC: (Miss M C Waller) Lilnrose I’m a Love Bug JW
Special Award Open Dog or Bitch (8 entries, 2 absent)
1st: (Miss K F Miller & Mr E L Ryan) Feorlig Wake up Maggie JW
2nd: (Carol Lees) Lafford Penny Black
3rd: (Sam Green) Stagedoor Bonnet
Res: (Mrs J L Green & Mrs L George-Evans) Moetica William
VHC: (Mrs K Maskell & Miss M C Waller) Lilnrose Ears Looking at You Kazkell
Junior Handling Class 6-11 years (2 entries)
1st: Lena Morley (6 yrs)
2nd: Ellie Davidson
Junior Handling Class 12-16 years (1 entry)
1st: Kyle Davidson
Handling Class 17-24 years (1 entry)
1st: Rachel-Amy Dutton (19 yrs)
Adult Handling Class 25 years and over (5 entries)
1st: Karen Maskell
2nd: Mrs Green
3rd: Steve Maskell
Res: Maxine Waller
VHC: Verity Moor