Ashbourne & District Canine Society

Ashbourne & District Canine Society

Open Show – Sunday 28th December 2025

Judge – Mrs Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale)

I would like to thank the officers and committee for their kind invitation to judge at this well run show. A huge thank you to the exhibitors for the pleasure of their lovely dogs at this festive time.

Brittany

Puppy (1,0)

1. Axtell & Ryan - Astrid de La Riviere Quareau for Callmillard (Imp Fra)

Full of energy, 7-month-old O&W bitch who has a pleasing, cobby outline. I loved her keen, alert demeanour and enthusiastic, ready-to-go attitude. Her head is very feminine and well proportioned, complemented by toning oval eyes. She has a clean neck that flows smoothly into a firm, well-held topline. As expected for her age, she still needs to mature and fill out through the body. Shown in good condition, she moves true both fore and aft. BP

Post Graduate (1,0)

1. Mrs Southorn - Umika De La Riviere Quareau (Imp Fra)

2-year-old O&W bitch did not quite show herself to full advantage today, but she displays a pleasing overall size and feminine quality. Her head is nicely proportioned, eyes are slightly lighter yet well-shaped, imparting a gentle but keen expression. She has a moderate length of neck, maintains a firm topline, and shows good spring to the ribs, a touch longer in the loin. On the move, she demonstrated enthusiasm and a brisk driving action.

Open (4,2)

Two super dogs, both out of the top draw, liked them both very much

1. Mrs Slack - Sh Ch Bonapartist Snow Goose

This workmanlike 4-year-old O&W bitch presents a pleasing outline when stood. Her cobby build and good leg length are well balanced, creating a shapely and functional silhouette without exaggeration. She has a balanced, feminine head with good ratios, parallel planes, and expressive dark eyes. Her muscular neck flows smoothly into a firmly held topline, both when standing and on the move. Well developed through the body, she displays a good spring of rib and a short, strong loin. She moved with a brisk, typical gait and worked harmoniously with her handler. - BOB

2. Williams & Drozdova - Sh Ch/Cze Ch Bonapartist Peaky Blinder Avec Aukskara

Impressive 6-year-old O&W dog exudes presence and showmanship. When stacked, he displays a cobby, flowing outline that is well proportioned. His masculine head features high-set ears and dark, keen, inquisitive eyes. He has a good length of neck and excels in forechest and depth, with a well-sprung ribcage leading to a short, muscular loin. He stands on nicely boned limbs and well-arched toes. Beautifully presented and handled, though today he seemed unsettled on the move fore and aft, he still moved with a brisk stride in profile. - RBOB

Basset Griffon Vendeen (Petit)

Puppy (1,0)

1. Cooper & Cadmore - Soletrader Golly Miss Molly

This delightful 7-month-old tri bitch truly stole my heart today. While she is still maturing, as expected at this age, her structure is harmonious, with each part flowing seamlessly into the next. She presents herself with remarkable confidence and panache. Her head is so very feminine, framed by low-set ears and highlighted by large, dark eyes that sparkle with mischief. She has a well-filled forechest, ribs carried well back, and a short loin, creating a compact and appealing outline. Completely unfazed by the noisy hall, she strutted around the ring as if she owned it, maintaining a strong topline and good tail carriage, and moving with impressive reach and drive. – BP & BOB & Puppy Group 2

Special Yearling (1,0)

1. Watson & Kenna - Cynetkoy Charlie Brown

Shapely 15-month-old tri dog who presents a pleasing outline when standing, though he remains rather raw throughout and still needs time to mature. He has a handsome, well-proportioned head with a low-set ear and large, dark, oval eyes. He holds a firm topline both standing and on the move, and stands on well-boned limbs. His rear movement is tidy, though he needs to tighten up slightly in front. Today, he seemed to lack the drive of the puppy. Shown in a natural but well-presented coat of good texture.

Post Graduate (2,0)

1. Watson & Kenna - Cynetkoy Charlie Brown

Repeat SY

2. Mr & Mrs Reid - Maudaxi Rebel Diamonds

15-month-old tri bitch is well-balanced, with nothing overdone and much to admire. She is feminine throughout, and her head is balanced and well proportioned, complemented by low-set ears and dark eyes and pigmentation. Thought she had a lovely forechest and prominent prosternum, with a nice spring to the ribcage and a strong, short loin. Not quite the neck and topline of today's winner, but she is a happy, outgoing girl who moved true.

Open (1,0)

1. Mr & Mrs Reid - Maudaxi Joanie Loves Chacha JW

I admired the overall balance, size, and substance of this 3-year-old tri bitch. She is compact, with a happy and outgoing demeanour. Her head is so very feminine, with an endearing expression. She has a good length of neck, a well-let-down brisket, and a well-developed forechest. Stands on well-boned limbs, with tight elbows and neat feet. Today just preferring the topline and tail set of the youngster. Her hindquarters have a good bend of stifle and low-set hocks, which she uses effectively on the move, driving enthusiastically around the ring. - RBOB