Manchester Dog Show Society

Manchester

Special Beginners Stakes

Much enjoyed judging these well filled classes and plenty of quality to decide between.

Day 1 – Gundogs

1st: 1835 ELLIS, Ms Gwyneth Ffrind Ffyddlon Van Raamvliet (Imp NLD)

Thought this Welsh Springer was lovely type, with a correct outline. Super temperament. Liked head v much. Lengthy neck. Well balanced in angulations. Deep chest. Firm topline.

2nd: 20 GROVES, Miss S & PIPES, Mr A Bushwacker Don Juan JW

Lovely proportions on this Bracco. Masc head with a strong neck. Deep and well filled chest. Strong topline. Fairly accurate mover with a long and elastic stride so essential in this breed.

3rd: 1265 KERR, Ms Leigh Trulace Ambassador

Res: 809 HARRIS, Miss Amy Brightmeadow Wish Come True At Dreamcurl

VHC: 1111 SEARLE, Mrs Bobbie Astleyfold Snowy Bell

Day 2 – Working & Utility

1st: 4013 PERKS, Mrs Theresa Shamisha Shines For Me

Really lovely TT, square and sturdy. Lovely head. Angulations are moderate and in perfect balance, so was able to move so v well. Accurate with a lengthy stride. Has a lovely head. Firmest of toplines.

2nd: 3143 DEWCROFT, Mrs Michelle Joubello Heaven Sent

What a great moving Dalmatian, goes with such an easy stride. V good head, lengthy neck/ Has a well laid shoulder. Correct rear. Just needs time to finish developing in body.

3rd: 3543 ADAM-SLOMKOWSKI, Mrs Marzena Frank Dreamed A Dream At Skylax Jw (Imp Pol)

Res: 3661 CLARKE, Mrs S M Sumania Opal

VHC: 2465 TASKER, Ms Hayley & MOLLOY, Mr David Newarthdane Mars

Day 3 – Hound and Pastoral

1st: 5973 LEAVESLEY, Ms Brenda Lizoni Lone Ranger

Thought this Smooth Collie has a lovely outline. Clean head, good eye and expression. Well laid shoulder into a firm topline. Well made and strong rear, so moved v well,

2nd: 6269 CHANG, Miss Emma-jayne & SKIBA, Mr Martin Oonelladream Born To Run

Thought this Pyrenean MD a lovely type with a beautiful head. Correct length neck. V good front. In lovely hard condition, just a bit lazy moving.

3rd: 6500 SMITH, Mrs T Ceranda Gower Diamond JW

Res: 4889 SIEMINSKI, Ms Tracy J Dajean Surely A Vision

VHC: 5448 SKINNER, Mrs K Whitesquall Mionetto

Day 4 - Terrier and Toy

1st: 7948 MILLS, Mr Jack Rightstuff Black Knight

Lovely Bull T, he is so hard and fit. Super head with correct bite. Wide in chest. Balanced front and rear angulation. Holds a firm topline. Moves so v well and knows how to show.

2nd: 6653 BURNETT, Mrs Sue Wolimorb When Stars Align

Really good moving Bichon, well presented and with super pigment. V good head. Lengthy neck. Firm topline with a well set and carried tail.

3rd: 8571 BLAKE, Mr Antony Llanstaffs The One

Res: 7247 WALLACE HORNE, Miss Kelly Skylar's Chico

VHC: 7273 KANNAGARA, Miss S M Sangria Ps I Love YouLovely Bull

Puppy Stakes

How lucky was I to judge this well filled classes with some really super puppies present. Really heartening to see, and should mean great competition over the next few years.

Day 1 – Gundogs

I thought all in the shortlist quite lovely

1st: 1475 SHOEMAKE, Mr Larry Joseph & CHETCUTI, Mr Walter Big Boom's Showman Stuart

Wonderful Clumber, full of type and sound as they come. He has a v good head, enough neck. Deep chest, well ribbed and so firm in topline. Enough hind angulation. Really loved him, hope to see him when finished, apparently gave his sire a BIS. V clever breeder.

2nd: 758 STILGOE, Mr And Mrs P And D & FOX, Mrs Lisa Teisgol Sweet William

Thought this Pointer was very typy, correct proportions, curvy lines and correct tail. Good head, crested neck, deep chest. Angulation is so very well balanced and therefore moved v well.

3rd: 362 LAYTON, Mr S Layways Dua Lipa

Res: 1462 MARSH, Mrs Madeline Little Life Bright Power Flow (Imp Fin)

VHC: 1971 JORDAN, Miss Zoe Novaforesta Tender (bb2

Day 2 – Working & Utility

1st: 3240 PARKINSON, Miss Kayleigh Kaydanmy Fuel To The Fire

Super moving Eurasier, of correct proportions. Head is well balanced, correct neck. Angulation moderate and balanced. Firm in topline, which holds on move. Such a good rear and hind action.

2nd: 2645 SHERIDAN, Mrs Julie Ann Two Rivers Wise Choice At Colnbear Naf Taf

Lovely Newfoundland. Has a v good head. Strong neck. Well made. Correct body for age. V good rear. Just lost topline slightly on final run off.

3rd: 3528 GUY, Mrs Katy Jane & GUY, Mr Andrew Middanwinter War Horse At Kerelkoor

Res: 3985 DAVIES, Mr G Waterley Dream Dedication

VHC: 3744 CORISH, Mrs A Tuttlebees Touch Of Magic

Day 3 – Hound and Pastoral

Huge class

1st: 5723 LESTER, Mrs L & SMITH, miss Sandra & PREDDY, mr Is Domburg Hawksflight Love Me Back

Was just blown away by this Terv and had a comfortable win even in such a large, quality class. Her outline is just right for the breed, type excellent, so very well made and great mover. Add a lovely head, great showmanship you really do have something special. Was the overall winner, feel she will go on to many big wins.

2nd: 5554 JARRAM, Miss Kaye V & JARRAM, Mrs Sharon & WHITTIN Viva La Vida For Kashaella De L'aussie Happy (Imp)

Really eye-catching Aussie. Very well put together. Such an easy mover. Strong neck, good front, firm in topline, super rear. In great condition. Should do really well.

3rd: 5843 FOSTER, Mrs C & SPENCER, Mrs Julie Fostebrie Just Ganache

Res: 6299 BRANDENBERG, Mrs Sandra & SMITH, Miss Sue Nikara It's Keats

VHC: 4772 DICKINSON, Miss Amy Derdledash Skyfall At Dakotadax

Day 4 - Terrier and Toy

1st: 8251 TATE, Mrs K & NAGRECHA, Mr Aaron Jaeva Dont Dilly Dally With Chandlimore

Really Lovely Jack Russell of super proportions. Well proportioned head. V sound moving. Strong neck. Firmest of toplines. Carries his tail well. Put on a great performance.

2nd: 8752 O'CONNELL, Ms A Letoha Maid In Italy

Super outline on this Welsh T. Clean head, long neck. Super topline. Coat in great order.

Tail bang on top. Moved v well.

3rd: 6634 STEWART, Mr Andrew & BOULCOTT, Mrs M & HICK, Mr D Sugarlane Gibbonback - RCC

Res: 7781 FLETCHER, Mrs Jayne & FLETCHER, Mrs Charlotte Sharnor Sultan Of Spica

VHC: 8000 DAWIDOWSKA, Mrs Kate Space Rhapsody Seglavi (fci) Naf

Champion Stakes

Day 1 – Gundogs

1st: 1765 CARRUTHERS, Mrs J Sh Ch Stanegate Standing Ovation

Outstanding young. IWS. So very well made. Lovely head. Super front. Barrel ribs, firm topline. V good rear. Moved so v well. Just needs a bit more maturity.

2nd: 164 DYMOND, Mr Bradley Ch Ir Sh Ch Quintana Diamond Dust At Friarsbelle

Great moving GSP. Lovely shape with a short back. Masc head. Balanced in angulation. Firm topline. Moves v well.

3rd: 1705 TOPLISS, Mrs T E Sh Ch Sandylands Stand N Deliver

Res: 1816 MOWBRAY, Mrs Sue Sh Ch Gainsmill Lilly Luna Potter At Crumbledor

VHC: 60 COOK, Miss F Sh Ch Highclare Only One Avec Tailliside (a.i.) JW

Day 2 – Working & Utility

Probably the hardest of the 4 days to sort, but so much quality made it a good problem. Some that I have awarded a CC to didn’t make the first cut, any of the final 5 would have been a worthy winner.

1st: 3936 PROUVE, Mr L & MORAN, Mr A Ch Xaramae Image (Imp Fin)

Just loved the way he looked at me on the table, almost saying I wasn’t good enough to look at him. Ideal proportions and the right amount of coat. He has a v good front, great body and well made rear. So v good on the move. His attitude stole my heart.

2nd: 2427 CLARK, Mr Eric & CLARK, Mrs Dorothy Ch Garsak Summer Days At Mintrex

First time Ive got close up to this G Dane, and was impressed with how lovely she is. Ideal outline, elegance and grace throughout. She has a super head. Long neck, well made front. So very light on her feet. Must be one of the best female Danes Ive judged in the UK,

3rd: 3983 DAVIES, Mr G Ch Waterley Heart Breaker

Res: 3416 DUNHILL-HALL, Miss M Ch Vormund Xmas Bonus

VHC: 3564 HALL, Miss M D Ch Shenedene Copy And Paste Jw

Day 3 – Hound and Pastoral

1st: 6511 BLANCE, Miss N L & BLANCE, Mrs C B Ch Penliath Bill Me Later (ai)

This Pem Corgi is no stranger to me, have always thought her fabulous and my opinion didn’t change here. She has a super head. Her outline is pleasing. Typical front. Firm in topline and a great rear. In the final she stepped it up a gear and just refused to be beaten on the final go around, and the heat was hers.

2nd: 5048 TEBBUTT, Mrs D Ch Caredig Mafioso

Lovely type I Worldounf. He has long legs to give elegance, curves in all the right plaves, and is a strong and powerful dog. Super head. Correct neck. So very well made and therefor a great mover, and light on his feet.

3rd: 4341 HAVARD, Miss & Mrs L A & P J Ch Annavah Princess Tiana

Res: 4161 FREUDENREICH, Miss C Ch Rangali Shimmy Jimmy

VHC: 6009 FORSEY, Mr Edward & FORSEY, Mrs Tate Ch Arianrhod Black Sun Aeon At Muzoku

Day 4 - Terrier and Toy

1st: 7626 DAWSON-PAYNE, Ms Judith & MOUSLEY, Mr Daniel Ch Judamie Eltons Sun JW

Super Pug, full of attitude on the table. He has the most lovely head, super eye and expression and a big open nose. Correct in neck. He is so v well made, his movement is a joy. Tail high set. Another who turned it on in the final and was a strong contender,

2nd: 7409 WATKINS, Ms Tereza & BUGDEN, Miss Jess Ch Hawksflight Hot Pursuit JW

My BPIS at this show I think 2 years ago. His outline is so v correct. Masc in head. Typical movement. V well made. Just a bit lazy with his ears here.

3rd: 7407 STRACEY, Miss R Ch Krieger's Kiss'n'tell JW

Res: 7769 NOTTINGHAM, Mr Dylan & MCCOURT, Mrs Sue Ch Ruarokatiro Top Of The Pops (a.i)

VHC: 6650 ANDERSON, Mrs H M Ch Manoir's Licensed To Thrill For Brokengate

Jeff Horswell