Leeds City & District Canine Association

LEEDS CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 27th JULY 2025 - ITALIAN SPINONE

SBD/B (1)

1st: HODGSON Osulf Chocolate Biscuit

A solidly made 2 year old brown roan who has good bone and substance. Pleasing head shape with dark expressive eyes, correct divergent planes. She has good straight front with elbows tight in, firm through body and well muscled hindquarters. Moved on a free stride. Best S/B

PD (3 )

1st: BEECHAM & SHARP, Affilato Jump With Style At Rydonmist

A ten month old male looking leggy at the moment but so much to like about him. His attractive head structure follows correct planes, with a distinct occiput and proper muzzle finish, large eyes and melting expression. His shoulders are well positioned, with appropriate spacing between the blades and correct angulation in both the front and rear. He has excellent free movement and has such confidence for his age. Pleased to award him Best Puppy and will follow him with interest.

2nd: PARTRIDGE Piacente Giovanotto

A very raw youngster of 6 months but how he should be for this age. Typical head with good planes, pleasing expression. Short neck with decent shoulders and chest depth developing well, square stance with strong loin and good width to croup. Very immature on the move but lively and enjoying his day.

3rd: PRESTON, Cartrefyspin Oren Seville

JD (2)

1st: CULLING, Lucoru Punchinello

A well-built o/w youngster he has a pleasant head with correct skull, gentle eyes of good shape and large nose. Decent front, well laid shoulders, clean neck, moderate rear angulation. Coat needs development to finish the picture. Moved positively and covered the ground efficiently.

2nd: BLYTHE, Stowledge Soul Of Blymara

Built on a larger frame than my winner, brown roan that has good bone and substance. Pleasing eye and expression, lean skull, would prefer more finish to muzzle. He is just at that awkward teenage stage and not as well developed in hindquarters as my first place.

YD (1)

1st: SERJEANT Javal I Am Groot

A rangy, immature brown roan dog with a kind expression, proper eye shape, and well-set ears. He has good bone and a well made solid body but rather leggy. His coat could be harsher. Moved with energy and covered ground effectively.

PGD (2)

1st: MOUNTAIN, Testaverde Pilfer'n'purloin

A very well balanced o/w dog, I liked his overall proportions and correct angles. Great head with correct skull shape, defined furrow and occiput pronounced. Correct topline with strong loin, good sweep to stifle and broad thighs. His coat is tight and coarse with good eyebrows and beard and he moved out soundly on a free stride.

2nd: BURROWS, Quebaikei Tartan'n'tweed

This brown roan dog has correct head proportions with an apparent median line and good eye colour, the eyelids could be tighter. His neck is short with a visible crest, and the topline displays an arch leading to a strong loin. His stifles are well turned, and his hocks are strong, moved out well.

LD (3)

1st FORDHAM, Lucoru Blow A Fuse At Cloudnine

A well-built and robust o/w dog, exhibiting substantial bone and overall substance. His head displays strong masculine features, with correctly divergent planes, a lean skull, and a clearly defined occiput. His neck is well muscled and short, his chest deep with a prominent sternum, and his hindquarters are notably muscular, with broad thighs contributing to his sound movement and drive.

2nd: GILES, Fiducia Cho Oyu At Miavita

I was drawn to the typical square outline of this dog and his correct height to length ratio. He has ample bone, super shoulders with a straight front and strong pasterns. He is well ribbed and has sturdy hindquarters with hocks well let down. Has a good coat and presented in muscular condition, I preferred the tail carriage of the winner when moving round the ring.

3rd: COLLETT, Stagerun Matteo

OD (9)

This class was outstanding, with my top three choices in tight competition.

1st: KNOWLES & GLEN, Ms Sh Ch Bessalone Peaky Blinders

I have judged this dog previously but nearly two years on he has improved further, he is mature, impressive, and at his peak. He has an excellent head, correct skull shape defined median line and typical spinone human expression. Super forehand, deep chest and correct topline. He is strong and muscular over croup and hocks are broad and strong. Shown in super coarse dense coat with proper furnishings on brows and beard. His movement is accurate and powerful and he has a great rapport with his handler, shown in pristine condition. My CC winner and BOB and delighted to see him take Gundog Group 3.

2nd: WHITTINGHAM, BEXON & WRIGHT Rubino Spinone Del Mucrone With Riccini

This dog displays the ideal breed outline, showing excellent balance and a square build with a correct topline rising to strong loin. He has a very appealing head, lean skull, and correct planes. His front is excellent, neck short and muscular, chest deep with tight elbows and strong pasterns. Behind he is well muscled with correct stifle sweep, and he moves with a fast, driving gait. Although not as finished in body as my winner, at just two years old he is of top quality and already achieved his Show Champion status, his best has yet to come.

3rd: LITTLEMORE Sh Ch Inostricani Bell Ragazzo Via Krismoor JW

VD (1)

1st: BLYTHE Sh Ch Larlila Morello

Hard to believe this quality male is approaching ten years. Super head and expression with divergent planes and good finish to muzzle He is well of for bone and substance, robust and still holds a correct firm topline, he has strong rear quarters with correct angulation. Moved out well, in great condition for his age.

PB (4 )

1st: PUGH, Gellini Special Edition

A very appealing nine month old brown, attractive head, correct proportions, lovely expression and I liked her pigmentation. She is well off for bone and substance yet retains her femininity. Excellent neck and shoulders and correct topline with good width to croup and correct tailset. Coat developing well, moved out very soundly with purpose. BPB

2nd: KNOWLES & GLEN, Fioralba Lets Go Round Again With Bessalone

A very promising six month old orange roan with a square outline. Attractive head with correct planes, and typical spinone human expression. In profile she has excellent angulation, with well laid shoulders, straight front, and developing body depth. Behind she has adequate turn of stifle and correct hocks. Moved steadily and soundly for her age.

3rd: GILES, Piacente Mocia At Miavita

JB (3)

1st: BARRETT Barold Forever Faithful

This youngster has a pleasing outline, appealing head, with divergent planes and kind expression, with ears well set and short strong neck. She displays adequate oval bone and stands on well rounded padded feet. Moved away soundly although her front movement could be tighter on the return.

2nd: HUTT, Karankawa Kashira

Built on a finer frame than my winner, she appeals in head with kind expression and good eye colour. When stacked I would prefer a squarer outline, but she is immature and still developing. Nicely angulated behind with strong rear pasterns and moved out on a good stride.

3rd: DAVIES, Cartrefyspin Oren Blossom

YB (2)

1st: BURROWS,

Two litter sisters in this class. My first place had an attractive lean head, occiput apparent and correct divergent planes. Liked her overall well balanced shape, enough bone and has correct topline. She has strong well muscled quarters and shown in good harsh coat, Moved out well with drive.

2nd: ORD, Quebaikei Golden Hind

Appealing head, very expressive eyes of good colour and shape, ears well set and of good length. She has well laid shoulders and strong short neck , firm loin and broad muscular croup. I thought she looked rather heavy today and underline needs to tighten up.

PGB (5)

1st: LAWTON, Quebaikei Heather 'n' Honey For Oaklaw

This was a good class with close decision between my placings. My first o/w, pleasing feminine outlook and was very balanced in head with correct planes and lovely expression. She has a sound front assembly strong neck, adequate bone, hindquarters are well muscled, with right amount of angulation. A good tight skin and good coat and moved on a pleasing relaxed gait.

2nd: COLDWELL Lucoru Perpetual Spring

Another pleasing o/w, typical in head with good skull shape, expressive eyes and ears well set. She is solid and well constructed throughout with a well developed forechest, good bone and is well ribbed. She appeared slightly longer cast than my winner when stacked yet has correct width and slope to croup. Not as settled on the move as my winner today.

3rd: GUEST, Connomar Ramacca With Bardantop

LB (10)

1st: SANDY, Inostricani Sky's The Limit At Milisimo

Stood out in this class, I was drawn to this quality girl for her overall solid construction and well balanced outline. She is squarely built with ample oval bone, correct topline and has good depth. She retains a feminine outlook all through and has a well shaped skull, correct divergent planes and the kindest expression. Behind she has correct angulation, good thigh width and strong broad hocks and she impressed me greatly with her purposeful movement. Close contender for the Res CC.

2nd: PUGH, Gellini Indian Moon

Super head and expression with good eye colour matching in with coat and attractive furnishings. Her strong neck, well-laid shoulders, solid build, and ample bone contribute to her overall sound structure. Behind she has a well rounded rump and well bent stifles. I liked her attractive brown dense coat with correct texture and she was very sound going round, covering plenty of ground.

3rd: LEWSLEY, Limoncello Sunrise At Estover Z Niedzwiedziej Jamy

OB (4)

This was a fabulous class of top quality spinones and I was splitting hairs between my placings.

1st: JAMES Sh Ch Inostricani Fianna ShCEx

Most attractive classic spinone head, divergent planes, kind eye, large spongy nose and great furnishings to brows and beard. Strong neck with super forehand, right amount of oval bone with good depth to chest. Her topline has correct slope from withers and she is well ribbed. Behind she has good width to croup with correct tailset and and well turned stifles. Shown in harsh tight fitting coat, she clinched the top spot with her sound free movement, holding her topline well in profile. My CC winner.

2nd: ANDERSON & MAYNE Sh Ch Annilann Temptress Del Michiamo JW

Another top quality bitch from all angles. Most appealing and well balanced in head, correct divergent planes and that human look from her expressive eyes. She is so well constructed throughout, short strong neck and well laid shoulders with excellent straight front and correct body depth. She has ample width to hindquarters which are well muscled and stands on strong hocks which allowed her to move out with drive. Res CC

3rd: SHARP, Sh Ch Affilato It Had To Be You JW

VB (4)

1st: GUEST, Sh Ch Bardantop Spells Chaos JW

Very appealing in head with correct proportions , planes divergent and such expressive eyes. She is well bodied throughout, excellent front and shoulders with exact matching rear angulation. She has robust well rounded quarters with strong loin and correct slope to croup. What a beautiful spinone she is and I would have loved to have judged her in her prime. Having said that she is looking great at nine years old still retains a great outline when stacked and moved out on a fast trot covering the ground well, a credit to her owners. Best Veteran

2nd: BRUCE, Sh Ch Teazledown Aphrodite

Another nine year old still looking the part. Feminine head with good eye shape and colour and that typical spinone expression. Short neck with well laid shoulders, correct topline and well rounded quarters and stifles well turned. Has good condition and trotted out well clearly enjoying her day.

3rd: HIBBS, Testaverde Rule The World

Jean Byrne (Judge)