Boston & District Canine Society

Boston Open Show 2nd July 2025 - Judge Katie Kelly (Ireland)

Thank you to the committee of Boston DCS for the invitation to judge some gundog and hound breeds and the hound group. All breeds were full of quality, thank you to all of the exhibitors for your entry and taking my decisions with such grace. So pleased to see my group winner, puppy and veteran go on to take all top awards in the BIS finals.

Dachshund Long Haired

Puppy (2,0)

I liked both puppies in this class and was splitting hairs between the two.

1. Mr K S & Mrs S M Paskins, Kindeace London's Calling

Lovely young shaded red male. Lovely head piece, correct eye. Good length of neck, well placed shoulders, beautiful front assembly and forechest. Level top line, Good rear angulation. Moved out well with reach and drive. BP

2. Miss S W West, Delsaux Twenty Carat Golden for Kendalldax

11 month old shaded red bitch, another beautiful puppy. feminine head, lovely length of neck, balanced front and rear angulation, good topline, held well on the move. Moved well.

Special Yearling (2,0)

1. Mr K S & Mrs S M Paskins, Delsaux Life Goes On at Kindeace

Shaded red male, nice head, good pigmentation. Good length of neck, would prefer a slightly better layback of shoulder and length of upper arm. Nice forechest, good spring of rib. Level topline, good rear angulation. Held topline well on move, just needs to tighten up behind.

2. Miss S W West, Giovanni Rude (Imp Ltu)

Black and Tan male. Lovely showy boy, masculine head. Same as 1, i would prefer a better layback of shoulder. sufficient forechest. Good depth of rib. Well angled rear quarters, moved ok.

Limit (4,0)

1. Mr L J Cross, Breezelyn Long Way to Go to Loggeta

Beautiful red male with a stunning head piece - masculine and so typical with a lovely dark eye. Good neck, lovely well laid shoulders and return of upper arm. Lovely forechest, well ribbed, beautiful top line, held perfectly on the move. Well angled behind, well let down hocks. Moved with purpose around the ring.

2. Ms C A Foley, Loggeta Wynn by Myles at Clavennae

A lovely bitch, feminine head, balanced fore and rear quarters, pronounced forechest. Level top line, Moved out well fore and aft, just didn't have the ground coverage of 1.

3. Mr K S & Mrs S M Paskins, Kindeace You Wear It Well

Open (5,0)

Such a quality class, 1 & 2 are beautiful examples of the breed.

1. Miss D M Bailey, Glasvey Double Trouble for Loggeta JW VW

A stunning shaded red bitch, oozing quality. Feminine head, lovely dark eye, good dentition. Strong neck into well laid shoulders, good return of upper arm. Beautiful forechest, good width to front. Nice spring of rib and depth of body. Firm top line held perfectly on the move. Lovely rear angulation, giving an overall balanced picture. I liked her overall proportions. Well muscled. Moved beautifully around the ring. BOB, Group 4

2. Mrs J & Mrs A Pike & Carter, Breezelyn Longing for Love Cw25

Another beautiful bitch, splitting hairs between 1 & 2. Lovely size and so feminine. Beautiful front angulation, good forechest and spring of rib. Lovely rear angulation, used to her advantage on the move. Well muscled and in great condition. Moved positively.

3. Mr K S & Mrs S M Paskins, Kindeace Texas Ranger ShCEx

Dachshund Miniature Long Haired

Puppy (6,0)

1. Mrs J & Mr P Phillips, Summerview Midnight Sky

Black and Tan bitch. Feminine head, good neck, nice front assembly. Good forechest. level topline, correct tail set. well angulated behind. Moved sound.

2. Ms A Gordon, Dolyharp La Boheme at Allerbach

Ultra feminine cream bitch with a pretty head, lovely dark eye giving a pleasing expression. Good length of neck into well laid shoulders. Correct front and rear assembly, albeit on the moderate side. Strong topline, held well on the move. Moved well fore and aft.

3. Miss D Carey, Debbiejay Hansel

Special Yearling (5,2)

1. Mrs C May, Scrumptious Red On The Dot JW

Red male of good size. Masculine head, good eye, well set ears. Good length of neck, lovely front assembly. Good forechest. Level topline. Moved well for and aft and covered the ground well.

2. Ms A Gordon, Dolyharp La Boheme at Allerbach

3. Mrs Mb Blachowicz, Evison Hells Belle

Limit (6,3)

1. Ms A Gordon, Allerbach’s Tiger Moth

Cream male of nice proportions. Lovely head and expression, good neck, nice forechest, good ribbing, tight elbows. Lovely topline, good rear angulation. Moved well fore and aft and covering the ground. BOB

2. Miss D Carey, Bohosoul The Blessing over Debbiejay

2 year old black and tan bitch with the prettiest of heads, lovely pigmentation. Nice angulation front and rear, moved well. She was lightly on the heavy side which caused her topline to soften.

3. Mrs S A Broad, Bronia Wolfgang Puck

Open (3,2)

1. Mrs C May, Coco's Sparkling Snowflake

Shaded cream bitch with a feminine head, ok length of neck, balanced angulation front and rear. Level topline held well on the move. Moved soundly.

Dachshund Wire Haired

Puppy No Entries

Special Yearling (4,2)

1. Misses R & R Howlett & Rowe, Ch Boloria Oh Darling JW

A young brindle bitch full of such quality. A stunning head piece, feminine yet houndy, lovely shoulders and return of upperarm. A Forechest to die for, well sprung ribs, good topline, excellent hindquarters. Moved out well, covered ground with ease.

2. Mrs A J & Mr A Beagrie, Feldhund Show The Way JW

Another pretty bitch, nice length of neck, balanced fore and hind quarters. Good topline, stands on good bone and substance. Lovely coarse coat, moved well fore and aft.

Limit (3,0)

1. Mrs A J & Mr A Beagrie, Feldhund Moonlight JW

Masculine head of lovely proportions and such a typical expression, good coat. Good front assembly and forechest. Level topline, good rear angulation, good length of leg. Moved out with drive covering the ground with ease.

2. Mrs A D Matthews, Sonham Fire Cracker

Another nice boy, Masculine head, beautiful length of neck into well laid shoulders. Good forechest. Balanced rear angulation, level topline, covered the ground well. correct movement front and back. Two lovely dogs.

3. Miss E G Howe, Bramalodge Baby I'm Your's

Open (3,1)

1. Miss R Rowe, Boloria Goodnight Mr Tom JW

20 month old brindle boy. Beautiful head - so typical for the breed, beautiful length of neck into well laid shoulders. Good forechest, correct ribbing, level topline, well angled rear quarters which he used to his advantage on the move. Lovely substance and condition, with a lovely coarse coat. I couldn't deny him the BOB today. BOB

2. Miss E G Howe, Luna Eclipse at Bramalodge

2 year old brindle bitch with a feminine head and pleasing expression. Good length of neck into well placed shoulders. Balanced front and rear angulation. Moved out well when steady. Just slightly too heavy in weight on the day.

Dachshund Miniature Wire Haired

Puppy No Entries

Special Yearling (1,0)

1. Ms C A Foley, Bimini Alfie Moon at Clavennae

Lovely head and expression with a good eye. Correct bite. Good length of neck, into well placed shoulders. Enough forechest, nice spring of rib, level topline, good rear angulation. Moved well.

Limit (1,0)

1. Mr G Kirkwood, Helydon Vexy Vixen JW

A very pretty bitch of quality. Lovely head and expression, correct dentition. Well arched neck, into well placed shoulders, correct length of upperarm. Nice forechest, lovely spring and length of rib. Strong topline. Strong rear angulation. Moved well throughout, very sound. Lovely coat. BOB

Open (1,0)

1. Mrs J & Miss J Kay, Kaytian The Suncaller

Red male of nice proportions. Lovely masculine head, good eye and correct dentition. Strong neck into good shoulders. Balanced front and rear angulation. Nice spring of rib and depth of chest but still allowing for ground clearance. Moved well fore and aft. Would prefer a slightly harsher coat.

Retriever Curly Coated

Puppy (4,2)

1. Mrs E & Mrs D J & Mr A M Sutton & Whitehead & Whitehead, Foxriever Fire Fly (ai)

8 month old liver male of good size. Correct head of lovely shape and expression, strong reach of neck into a good front assembly. Balanced angulation front and rear. Topline had a tendency to dip slightly, but this should strengthen with age. Moved well. BP

Special Yearling (4,1)

1. Mr S T & Mrs Ed & Mrs L & Mr E Clack & Clack & Battle-Hunter & Eddery, Krisbos Leonidas with Molokain (IKC)

A lovely young liver dog, beautiful wedge shaped head of good proportions. Strong neck, well placed shoulders, good length and return of upperarm. Level topline into corect tail set, carried well on the move. Well angulated in rear. Moved well when settled. Lovely coat with tight curls.

2. Mr A M & Mrs D J Whitehead, Foxriever Sea Fyre

Pretty black bitch with a balanced picture. Feminine head with a pleasing expression. Well developed and balanced front and rear quarters. Lovely ratios. Good topline into correct tail set. A pleasing picture in profile on the move, needs to tighten in rear movement.

3. Mrs E & Mrs D J & Mr A M Sutton & Whitehead & Whitehead, Foxriever Immortal Spirit

Limit (1,0)

1. Mrs Ed & Mr E & Mr St Clack & Eddery & Clack, Epsilon Adhara at Molokain JW

Beautiful liver bitch, who can certainly move. Stunning head of correct proportions, lovely eye and correct set ears. Lovely length of neck, good shoulders and upperarm. Lovely depth of chest and spring of rib. Strong forechest, straight front. Good length of body, well angulated rear quarters. Moved effortlessly round the ring, covering ground with ease. Lovely coat and curls. She really pushed for BOB.

Open (2,1)

1. Mrs Ed & Mr E & Mr St Clack & Eddery & Clack, Sh Ch Molokain Hocus Pocus Black bitch of good size and balanced proportions. head of correct proportions and a lovely wedge shape, dark pleasing eye. Good length of neck, lovely shoulders, correct length and return of upperarm. Standing on straight legs and good feet. Balanced front and rear angulation, not overdone in any way. Strong topline, good spring of rib and depth of chest. Moved well in all directions, she was a joy to watch in the ring, her profile movement was breathtaking. BOB

Retriever Flat Coated

Puppy (2,0)

1. Miss K L Holland, Flatcharm Regina Phalange

I really liked this young black bitch. She has a beautiful head and expression. Good length of neck, really well placed shoulders, lovely front angulation. Good depth of chest for her age, well ribbed. Strong topline, held perfectly on the move. Very well angulated in rear, but still giving a balanced picture. Lovely mover, good reach and drive. BP

2. Miss A & Mr H Hazelton & Vasey, Telurn Ghost of You for Hazeyvasey

Black male of good size. Masculine head of correct proportions. Good reach of neck into nice shoulders, would prefer slightly more return of upperarm. Nice forechest, good depth of chest, well bodied for his age. Level topline and tailset, longer in body than 1. Nice rear angulation. Moved ok but needs to tighten up in front movement, this should come with age.

Special Yearling (4,1)

1. Mrs G & Mrs B Jacobs & Reynolds, Secret Blue Dress Basteta for Gemswin (Imp Ltu)

I really liked this bitch, such a feminine head with a lovely expression. Good length of neck into lovely shoulders, good return of upperarm. Well balanced throughout. Strong topline, held well on the move. Correct rear angulation. In great condition and muscling. Moved well fore and aft and covered the ground well.

2. Miss A & Mr H Hazelton & Vasey, Telurn Ghost of You for Hazeyvasey

3. Mrs J A Mcquade, Maddouse Dimonds R'forever

Limit (6,2)

1. Mr A J Wilson, Hameldowntor Pedro Ximenez

Masculine boy, with an appealing head. Strong neck, good front and rear angulation. Strong topline. Developed chest and ribbing. Moved well.

2. Mrs J A Mcquade, Gemswin River of Dreams

Feminine bitch with a nice head and expressive eye. Correct length of neck, balanced angulation. Standing on straight legs and neat feet. Nice bone and substance. Moved well.

3. Mrs J & Mr N Blythin, Angelusparks V Practice Makes Perfect Julesville (Imp Prt)

Open (4,2)

2 lovely males of differing types.

1. Mrs B Reynolds, Telurn Can't Touch This VW Sgwc

What an upstanding male in great condition. Masculine throughout. Pleasing head and expression, strong neck into well placed shoulders. Good forechest, deep chested and well ribbed. Strong topline, held beautifully on the move. Nice rear angulation and width of second thigh. Good bone and feet. Moved correctly fore and aft but it was his profile movement which excelled, lovely reach and drive. BOB

2. Ms C Ramunno, Flatcharm Serious Pig

Not the biggest of males but none the less another lovely dog, a masculine head of good proportions. Beautiful length of neck into good shoulders. Lovely balanced angulation in front and rear quarters. Good topline into well set tail. Standing on straight legs and good bone. Moved well. Very close between 1&2.

Retriever Labrador

Puppy (5,1)

A class full of quality.

1. Mr & Mrs A R V & Miss R Hodge, Naiken Island Hopping (ai)

Promising Chocolate boy of lovely proportions. Attractive headpiece, masculine but not overdone. Strong neck, lovely shoulders, good forechest for his age. Strong topline, held well on the move. Moderate rear angulation. Thick tail. Moved well and handled to advantage. BP

2. Mrs J Charlton, Foxrush Hope So

A lovely yellow bitch, who has promise. Beautiful feminine head with a pleasing expression, good neck into lovely shoulders. Balanced front and rear angulation. Developed forechest for her age. Level topline, held on the move. Short coupled. Nice tail. Moved well fore and aft.

3. Mr & Mrs A R V & Miss R Hodge, Naiken Inspiral (ai)

Special Yearling (5,0)

1. Miss E Manning, Marchurch Solstice Kiss

Lovely balanced yellow bitch who caught my eye. Feminine head of good proportions, lovely dark eye of good shape. Strong neck of good length, into well laid shoulders and correct length and return of upperarm. Tight elbows. Good forechest, mature in body with good depth of chest and spring of rib. Level topline and tailset. Short coupled. Lovely rear angulation. Nice coat. Good bone and substance. Moved very well. BOB. Delighted to see she went 2nd in a strong group.

2. Mr & Mrs A R V & Miss R Hodge, Naiken Island Hopping (ai)

3. Mrs E Young, Potterspiney Ahsoka Tano

Post Graduate (2,1)

1. Miss J M Douglas, Centenalee Whisky Sour at Kyorli

yellow boy of good size. Masculine head without being overdone. Good neck, nicely made front and rear assembly, level topline held well on the move. Nice coat and in good condition. Moved well all around, flew his tail on the move.

Limit (1,0)

1. Mrs E Young, Potterspiney My Sovereign JW

Yellow male of nice balance. Masculine head, dark eye, well set ears, would prefer slightly more width of muzzle to finish the head. Good length of neck, pleasing front and rear quarters. Standing on straight legs, good bone and tight feet. Strong topline on both the stand and move. Moved sound.

Open (2,1)

1. Mrs E Young, Potterspiney Optimist Vision

Another quality yellow male. Masculine head, good length of neck, well laid back shoulders, good front and rear angulation. Level topline. Moved well fore and aft and covered ground well. Well muscled.

A.V.N.S.C Hound

Puppy (2,0)

1. Mrs E A Porteous, Chistoso Sand in Your Shoe Lizanthe (Imp Fin), Breed: Sloughi

Very promising young male, balanced proportions and full of elegance. Lovely head with a dark eye and perfect pigmentation, framed by correct ears. Nicely arched neck, into correct shoulders and front assembly. Good forechest, correct topline, short in loin. Moderate angulation in rear, well muscled. Lovely feet, with a good arch. Excelled on the move. So typical of the breed. BP

2. Mrs C & Mr P Strange, Amenediels Frankies Choice at Cazdachs, Breed: Bavarian Mountain Hound

Another lovely young puppy, with a pleasing head of nice proportions. Strong neck, well laid shoulders, good return of upper arm. Correct topline, well angulated in rear. Lovely bone and standing on straight legs. Moved well with reach and drive. In lovely coat and condition.

Special Yearling (2,0)

1. Dr T Logvinenko, Lynx Faster Than Light of Noldoli JW (Imp Swe), Breed: Borzoi

Such an elegant boy, a picture of balance. Stunning head of correct plains. Dark eye giving a pleasing expression, correct set ears. Strong neck, with that typical arch, well laid back shoulders, well made front assembly. Nice depth of chest. Graceful topline with nice fallaway, defined tuck up. Well angulated rear, good width of second thigh, well muscled. Tail of correct length and carried perfectly on the move. Nice feet, well arched. Moved effortlessly around the ring, a joy to watch. BOB

2. Mrs C & Mr P Strange, Amenediels Frankies Choice at Cazdachs, Breed: Bavarian Mountain Hound

Limit No Entries

Open (2,1)

1. Mrs A Carter, Ir Ch Aabidah De Polvo Magico (Imp Aut) Cw24 Cjw24, Breed: Sloughi

A bitch i have seen previously in Ireland. She certainly did not disappoint. Such a beautiful head with an expressive eye. Her pigmentation was picture perfect. Lovely flat ears of good shape. Nice neck into clean shoulders. Good front assembly, chest of good depth, lovely underline. Correct topline, good rear angulation. Overall a lovely outline. Moved well.

A.V. Imported Breed Register Hound

Open (2,0)

Two lovely examples of a breed i have long admired.

1. Ir Ch Oceane D'an Naoned avec Dalmarno (Imp Fra) Bel Jch Bw23, Breed: Basset Bleu De Gascogne (Mrs M A & Mr N Webster)

Beautiful 6 year old bitch, full of quality. Lovely wedge head, correct but not overdone with a gentle expression, correct set of ears. Good neck, well laid shoulders, lovely forechest, and correct depth of chest. Straight legs of good bone. Nice length of body with slight rise over loin. Correct rear angulation, well let down hocks. Well set tail, carried well on the move. Moved well.

2. Mrs M A & Mr N Webster, Ir Ch Opus D'ambre De Chassagne avec Dalmarno (Imp Fra) Bw23, Breed: Basset Bleu De Gascogne

6 year old male with a lovely head of correct proportions, masculine and houndy. Good length of neck, nice front quarters. Good forechest and once again, correct depth of chest, allowing for nice ground clearance. Well bent stifle, well let down hocks. Tailset slightly low. Moved well. I preferred the overall balance of 1.

Hound Group

1. Miss A Morland, Zoraden Gossip Girl JW, Breed: Whippet

Wow, was my first thought when i saw this elegant girl, a beautiful example of the breed, such elegant lines. Brindle bitch with such a feminine head and lovely expression. Strong neck with good arch, the best of front assemblies, beautiful shoulders and length and return of upper arm. Tight elbows. Deep chest, well sprung ribs, lovely underline. Good bend of stifle, strong hindquarters of good breadth. Lovely feet, well arched. Moved with such grace and power, true in all directions. Hound Group Winner. Pleased to see her go all the way to Best In Show, and later to hear she has gained her Champion title.

2. Mrs M & Mrs A Sanders Parker & Revay, Era Lilian Giliath Classicus (Imp Cze) JW, Breed: Saluki

Cream bitch with a beautiful head, correct eye and ears. Strong jaw and correct dentition. Lovely length of neck, balanced front and rear angulation. Standing on straight legs. Lovely topline with a slight rise over loin. Deep chest and good spring of rib. Well set tail, carried beautifully on the move. Her movement is what caught my eye, she flowed around the ring, covering the ground with such ease.

3. Mrs S B & Mr K R Jones, Clanwillow Fire and Ice, Breed: Basset Hound

4. Miss D M Bailey, Glasvey Double Trouble for Loggeta JW VW, Breed: Dachshund (Long-Haired)

Hound Puppy Group

1. Mrs H Pritchard Jones, Mission Wild Wind of Luanda at Affrhoda (Imp Svk), Breed: Rhodesian Ridgeback. 

Lovely male of good size and substance for his age. Masculine head, dark eye, well set ears. Strong neck, well laid shoulders,good neck, well laid shoulders, nice front assembly, tight elbows. Deep chest, good topline, strong loin. Balanced rear angulation, well bent stifle and well let down hocks. Moved with ease around the ring, true fore and aft. Lovely deep colour of coat and in great condition. Delighted he went onto win Best Puppy in Show.

2. Ms N Hamilton, Artilily Bronte, Breed: Saluki

A very promising silver grizzle puppy. Stunning head and expression. Long neck, beautiful front assembly for her age already. Good ribbing, strong topline, lovely underline. Very nice rear angulation, which she used to her advantage on the move, where she excelled from all angles. She presented a balanced picture.

3. Mr M & Mrs L Stephenson, Kamgaard Kyffin for Brawdor, Breed: Norwegian Elkhound

4. Mrs S B & Mr K R Jones, Clanwillow All That Jazz, Breed: Basset Hound

A.V. Hound

Veteran (11,4)

1. Miss R Rowe, Ch Boloria's Trick or Treat JW VW, Breed: Dachshund (Wire-Haired)

One of the stand outs of the day, full of quality. Head of correct proportions, giving a typical houndy expression. Good neck, well placed shoulders. Deep chest. Well angulated in both front and rear angulation. Strong topline, well set tail. Moved with drive. Coarse coat, in great condition. Pleased she went all the way to Best Veteran in Show.

2. Ms M C Hennessey, Bowerhinton Bombette, Breed: Norwegian Elkhound Lovely head with a dark eye giving her an intelligent expression. Balanced angulation front and rear, good depth of chest and spring of rib. Square and compact appearance. Tightly curled tail. Moved effortlessly. In fabulous condition for her age.

3. Miss D M Bailey, Glasvey Double Trouble for Loggeta JW VW, Breed: Dachshund (Long-Haired)

Puppy (15,13)

1. Mrs F & Mrs S & Miss E Spademan & Mycroft & Higginbottom, Crosscop Seduction, Breed: Whippet

I liked her size and proportions. Feminine head, lovely expression, good eye. Elegant neck, into well constructed front quarters. Good depth of chest for age. Well angulated in rear, straight legs and good feet. Moved nicely.

2. Mrs C & Mr P Strange, Amenediels Frankies Choice at Cazdachs, Breed: Bavarian Mountain Hound

Special Yearling (7,5)

1. Mrs C & Mr P Strange, Amenediels Frankies Choice at Cazdachs, Breed: Bavarian Mountain Hound

2. Mrs D Holmes, Debiandaxies Derry Girl, Breed: Dachshund (Min Smooth-Haired) Shapely red bitch, with a Mini Smooth - red bitch with a lovely head, correct proportions. Good neck, into nice shoulders. Balanced front and rear quarters. Topline held on the stand but had a tendency to dip slightly on the move, I would like to see a bit of weight off of her. Moved well fore and aft.

Open (2,1)

1. Mrs N & Mrs R & Mr C Beer & William & Moes, Gellijams Fireworks at Cwmdarhian, Breed: Dachshund (Min Smooth-Haired) Shaded red bitch with a pleasing head, correct eyes and well set ears. Nice neck into nice shoulders, would prefer a better return of upperarm. Good forechest and depth of chest. Strong topline, held on the move. Well bent stifles, Good bone. Moved well.