Eston & Barnaby Canine Society

Eston & Barnaby Canine Society – Premier Open Show 21st December 2025

Judge: Kelly Hampton-Lee (Kelrick)

I would like to thank the Eston & Barnaby Canine Society committee for the kind invitation to judge, and my lovely steward, Julie Williams, for her efficient, friendly and well-organised assistance in the ring throughout the day. I thoroughly enjoyed assessing a pleasing entry across the Toy breeds, AV classes and the Toy Group, with many exhibits displaying good breed type, sound construction and correct temperament. The show was well run and held in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. My thanks to all the exhibitors for bringing their dogs and for accepting my decisions in such a sporting manner.

Papillon

PG (6,2) 1. Mowatt’s Iotastar Spirit of the North. 12-month-old dog. Lovely size and shape. Presented in immaculate condition. Handsome head with large mobile ears. Lively and spirited whilst still being attentive to handler. Hare feet. Moved well with free-flowing action. RBOB.

2. Fenn Webber’s Tarnock Pocket Scotch. 17-month-old black & white dog. Lively and alert. Dainty and well balanced. Attractive head with dark eyes and correct ear carriage. Tail well plumed and carried correctly. Moved positively around the ring.

O (3,1) 1. Mowatt’s Iotastar’s Pride And Joy. 3½-year-old black and white bitch. Beautifully proportioned head with dark, expressive eyes and well-set ears, giving the desired alert, intelligent expression. Well balanced throughout with correct bone and substance without coarseness. Level topline, good tail set and carriage. Moved freely and confidently, showing excellent ring presence and temperament. BOB

2. Thornton’s CH Milbu Ciciobelloat Shevid JW (IMP LVA). 7½-year-old black and white dog presented in excellent coat and condition. Lovely head with good eye shape and expression, mobile ears. Well balanced. Sound mover, showing well, just lacked the animation of first on the day.

Chinese Crested

PG (2,0) 1. Routledge’s Pufflepaws Dream To Reality. 9-month-old Powderpuff puppy dog. Nicely balanced with a clean neck flowing into strong shoulders. Attractive head with well-placed, almond-shaped eyes and good ear carriage. Chiselled cheeks with correct dentition. Moved with confidence once settled with good reach and drive. Showed well and displayed a happy, outgoing temperament. RBOB

2. McFarlane’s Little Pocket Rocket. 15-month-old hairless dog exhibiting some nice qualities. Good chiselled cheeks and correct dentition. Gave his handler a hard time on the table. Moved enthusiastically once settled, however today found it difficult to fully settle in the ring today.

O (2,0) 1. Routledge’s Pufflepaws Somnis de Utopia. 9-month-old hairless bitch of pleasing outline and balance. Well-constructed with good neck and shoulders, well-rounded rump and correct hare feet. Fringing on ears and plume tail well presented. Moved freely and soundly with flowing, elegant action. A lovely exhibit. BPIB & BOB, Group 4 & Puppy Group 2.

2. McFarlane’s Zeracheil Exotic Dancer ShCM VW ShCEx. 3½-year-old bitch in good condition. Pretty head with dark eyes, large ears, good expression and chiselled muzzle. Well balanced overall with good angulation and sound movement. Moved well around the ring.

King Charles Spaniel

PG (2,1) 1. Maddison’s Mitapip Macallan. 15-month-old Black & Tan dog. Presented in good condition with rich glossy black coat. Attractive, masculine head with domed skull, low set ears, wide open nostrils and well-set eyes. Slightly longer in body than ideal. Moved erratically. RBOB

O (1,0) 1. Maddison’s Justacharma Northern Magic. 5-year-old Tricolour dog. Cobby and compact, with good markings. Presented in good condition. Lovely head with dark eyes, wide open nostrils, undershot bite, domed skull. He moved well in all directions. BOB

Havanese

PG (1,0) 1. Holliday’s Pandaprint Casanova. 6-year-old cream sable dog of nice type and balance. Handsome head with black nose, correct scissor bite, flattish skull and good expression. Good bone and substance, moving soundly with a free, easy action. Showed well and carried himself confidently throughout. RBOB

O (1,0) 1. Holliday’s Pandaprint Fantasy. 2-year-old dog of lovely size and shape. Attractive head with black nose, correct dentition and large dark, expressive eyes. Moved soundly in all directions with parallel action. Excellent coat texture and immaculately presented. A quality exhibit. BOB

Pekingese

PG (1,0) 1. Patterson’s Pekehuis Sweet Dreams Of Bratilda. At just 6 months old and only at his second show, this puppy dog already shows so much promise. Very attractive head with dark lustrous eyes and a lovely expression. Good width of skull with wide open nostrils and a well-filled face. Muzzle beautifully finished with good pigment. Moved well around the ring with typical rolling gait. A confident puppy who was well handled and shown to advantage. BPIB & BOB & Puppy Group 3

O (1,0) 1. Patterson’s Pekehuis Alouette Avec Bratilda. 6-month-old bitch of pleasing type. Litter sister to PG puppy. Very pretty head with good width of skull, wide open nostrils and intelligent expression. Nice depth of face with good eye shape. Good bone and substance, and noticeably heavy when picked up today. Moved adequately on the move, though distracted at times. A nicely constructed youngster who showed promise. RBOB

Japanese Chin

PG (6,2) 1. Sharpe-Dixon & Leach’s Sharlarna Fantastique. 17-month-old black and white bitch. Immaculately presented and very typical. Feminine with lovely size and balance, showing the desired elegance of the breed. Attractive head with astonished expression, well-set eyes and good ear carriage. Moved very well with light, stylish action, carrying herself confidently throughout. A quality exhibit. BOB & Group 3

2. Potts’ Somergemz Highland Laddie for Adreeam. 17-month-old black and white dog of lovely type. Profuse coat and well presented. Masculine head with correct dentition and look of astonishment. Good angulation. Moved well and showed soundly.

O (5,1) 1. McFarlane’s Jesandakai Koi No Yokan. 7 ½ year old black & white dog. Square and compact. Nicely made exhibit with a good outline. Attractive head with correct dentition. Moved soundly all ways around the ring. RBOB

2. Smith’s Benisu Avenue of Roses (IMP POL) RAF. 14-month-old red & white dog. Profuse coat, presented in good condition. Good size and shape – square and cobby. Lovely head with large open nostrils, dark eyes and correct bite. Moved well.

Miniature Pinscher

PG (1,0) 1. Sharp‑Dixon & Reyes’ Queenslake Black Magic. 8-month-old black and tan puppy bitch of lovely size and balance. Bright, alert and fearless with the self-possessed temperament typical of the breed. Good ear carriage and correct expression with dark eyes. Well-proportioned body giving a pleasing square outline. Moved confidently, showing soundness. A very promising youngster who was well shown. BPIB & BOB

2. Sharp‑Dixon & Reyes’ Persnickety Aziraphale. Just 6 months old, this red puppy dog was full of energy and spirit. Nicely made with good size and shape and a keen, alert expression. Moved soundly, though movement was hard to assess today due to youthful enthusiasm. One to watch as he matures. RBOB

AVNSC Toy

P – no entries

J – no entries

PG (1,0) 1. McFarlane’s Curiosity Beside The Victory At Altina. 17-month-old Australian Silky Terrier dog. Well presented. Terrier-like in outline and attitude. Attractive head with flat skull, good length of muzzle and correct ear set, giving a keen, intelligent expression. Well laid shoulders and a level topline. Correct coat texture. Moved free, straight and true, covering the ground well and holding his shape at all times. A stylish exhibit. Reserve Best AVNSC

O (1,0) 1. Willcock’s CH Newill Haymaker JW. Italian Greyhound. 2-year-old Italian Greyhound dog. Elegant and slender in outline. Fine, refined head with correct scissor bite and expressive eyes. Long, gracefully arched neck. Chest deep and narrow. Slight arch over loin. Well balanced. Moved lightly and gracefully with true Italian Greyhound action, maintaining his outline at all times. Shown in excellent condition and well presented. Best AVNSC

Toy Group

Best Toy – Rix’s Ricksbury Roosevelt. 11-month-old Blenheim puppy dog. A stylish, well-constructed puppy with rich chestnut markings on a pearly white ground. Handsome head with flattish skull between correctly set, well feathered ears and large, dark, expressive eyes. Good muzzle and dentition. Slightly arched neck flowing into well laid shoulders and a firm, level topline with a well set, happily carried tail. Good substance, well sprung ribs and good bone. Excelled on the move with plenty of drive. Group 1 & Puppy Group 1.

Reserve Best Toy – Turnbull’s CH Nicobri’s Lord Of The Rings JW ShCex OSW. 2-year-old Pug dog. Such an outstanding example of the breed. Square, cobby and well-muscled. Broad head with dark, lustrous eyes – full of excitement, black nose with wide open nostrils. Slightly arched neck, well angulated body, firm topline and high set tail. He moved steadily and soundly with typical slight rolling gait. Group 2

Group 3 – Sharpe-Dixon & Leach’s Sharlarna Fantastique. (see Japanese Chin)

Group 4 - Routledge’s Pufflepaws Somnis de Utopia. (see Chinese Crested)

Toy Puppy Group

Best Toy Puppy – Ricksbury Roosevelt (see Group 1)

Reserve Best Toy Puppy – Routledge’s Pufflepaws Somnis de Utopia. (see Chinese Crested)

Puppy Group 3 – Patterson’s Pekehuis Sweet Dreams Of Bratilda. (see Pekingese)

Puppy Group 4 – Corbett’s Starceylon Empress by Mandistarz. 8-month-old fawn Chihuahua bitch. Very pretty head with apple domed skull, large round dark eyes, well-set flaring ears and a saucy expression. Well angulated, with a firm topline and correct tailset and carriage. She moved with brisk action around the ring.

AV Toy

Puppy (10, 5) 1. Rix’s Ricksbury Roosevelt. (see Group 1)

2. Routledge’s Pufflepaws Dream To Reality. (see Chinese Crested)

Open (3,1) 1. Cairn’s Anzhela Scent Francis JW. 2-year-old fawn with black mask Pug dog. Strong and muscular, square and cobby. Lovely head with dark, round lustrous eyes, black nose with wide open nostrils. Good angulation and moved well.

2. Maddison’s Justacharma Northern Magic. (see KCS)

Veteran (7,2) 1. Thornton’s CH Milbu Ciciobelloat Shevid JW (IMP LVA) (see Papillon)

2. Corbett’s Saras Pleasure in Blue Light by Mandistarz. 7 ½ year old smooth coat Chihuahua bitch. Very pretty head with apple domed skull and large, flaring ears. Small, dainty and compact with good tailset and carriage. Topline held on the move. A good mover.

Sp Beginners (3,1) 1. Harbron’s Jaschin Stop and Paws. 5-year-old black & white Japanese Chin dog. Handsome head with small amount of white showing in eyes giving the astonished look. Well coated and presented in immaculate condition. Good plume and well carried tail. Moved well.

2. Turnbull’s Prinleighs Pandora’s Charm. 6-month-old Long Coat Chihuahua puppy bitch. Nice size and shape. Pretty head with apple domed skull. Good topline and tailset and carried tail well on the move. Good mover.

Champion (2,0) 1. Turnbull’s CH Nicobri’s Lord of the Rings JW ShCex OSW. (see Group 2)

2. Thornton’s CH Milbu Ciciobelloat Shevid JW (IMP LVA) (see Papillon)