City Of Birmingham Canine Association

City Of Birmingham Canine Association – 3rd September 2026

GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG

SBD (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: SEYMORE, Mrs Mandy & SEYMORE, Mr Wiliiam Sannah Draco (Best SB) 14 month old boy, good head having the correct proportions with the right eye shape and colour, deep chest with plenty of heart room, good neck fitting nicely to shoulder, correct top-line, well supported on his legs, well angled and defined rear end, moved out well. Best SB

VD (3 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: KEARNAN & WILSON, Mrs & Miss Susan & Francesca Swiss Ir Ch NL Ch Int Ch HR Ch Lux Ch Bel Clynalwi – 10 ½ year excellent quality b&g male of good breed type and proportions, excellent temperament, good mouth, good head and expression with nice dark eye, correctly placed ears carried alert at all times, strong neck into well laid shoulders, well balanced throughout with good angles & proportions, maybe a shade long in loin, stood on good feet with strong bone and flexible pasterns. Good depth of brisket, nice fore chest and good rib, correct topline & tail set, well-developed hindquarters with strong hocks. Move soundly fore and aft with a steady side gait showing good reach & drive. (Best Veteran)

2nd: SMITH, Miss Sarah & SMITH, Mrs Ivylene Portnall Elrick Zu Sarocal Sh.CM VW - pleasing type with very good height to length proportions, nice temperament, strong head with good eye shape and colour, correct width and depth of chest and brisket, nice feet and bone with strong pasterns, well ribbed, good topline, croup and tail set, strong back-end, moved well. Just thought the winner head the edge in head qualities, size and front movement.

3rd: VORRIAS, Mr Elias Windgunn's Matheos 

PD (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: BILLSON, Mrs Jackie Barwoods Matt - Head rather too strong having a steeper stop and blunt muzzle, at 10 months old he still has time to develop more body, especially in chest, and needs to settle his movement. 

JD (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: SEYMORE, Mrs Mandy & SEYMORE, Mr Wiliiam Sannah Draco (Best Junior) – Repeat from SBD

GD (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: HUGHES, Miss Jackie Sadira Albert – 23 month old of correct size having a masculine head with correct stop leading to a good strength of muzzle and dentition, lovely neck and shoulders, nice front, bone and feet, good topline, well ribbed, good fore, aft and side gait movement, preferred him on his neck & length of upper arm properties.

2nd: CASSIDY, Mr Paul & FARLEY, Mrs Nikki Nikonis Stanley - Head of good size with correctly positioned ears and eyes of correct shape and colour, needs to settle down as he surely is a handful in the ring, would have preferred a slightly longer neck and a longer upper arm, moved ok.

PGD (3 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: WAITE, Miss Kim Jojoba Wyoming – 3 yr old dog having a masculine head with an intelligent expression, dark eye, correct ears, lovely clean neck and well placed shoulders, good depth of body, well formed ribs, correct topline and strong loin, moved very well.

2nd: WADE, Mr A & MITCHELL, Miss J Rico Of Julanti - good tempered dog wit a decent head, good neck and shoulder, would have preferred a tad more depth in body.

LD (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: HILL, Mrs Sarah Jane & HILL, Mr Darren Obi Av Rostadgarden (imp Nor) – Impressive dog full of power which took my eye the minute he stepped into the ring, of medium size with a gorgeous masculine head and expression with nice dark eyes. Having excellent proportions, correct depth of chest, high wither, good firm top line into a well moulded croup. Stands straight in front on lovely feet with good bone. Excellent hind angulation, firm rear pasterns, correct angulations fore and aft, very sound mover covering the ground so effortlessly maintaining a steady topline all the time. (CC - Best Dog)

OD (5 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: HENSLEY, Mrs D Ch Desjiem Van De Herdesfarm (Imp) Deu (Res Best Dog) - fabulous dog having a lovely outline with all the correct proportions and angles, so masculine and yet not over done, lovely head with correct muzzle and skull proportions with good parallel head planes, good angulations of shoulder and return of upper arm, good front standing on firm feet with ample bone, deep chest, lovely topline and very strong back end. Moved best covering the ground effortlessly with reach and drive. Reserve Dog C.C.

2nd: KEEN, Mrs Carol Clokellys Ducati, nice male, top size, decent head, good shoulder with excellent length and lay of upper arm, good bone, stands on nice feet with flexible pasterns, lovely topline and tail carriage, well angled rear, good mover.

3rd: FORMAN, Mr A J & FORMAN, Mrs S P Reyakosa Denzo For Suzdans 

GCD (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: SMITH, Miss Sarah & SMITH, Mrs Ivylene Portnall Elrick Zu Sarocal Sh.CM VW - (Repeat from Veteran class).

VB (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: SPELMAN, Mrs Carole Anne Nikonis Lyra - very feminine, good head proportions having a feminine expression, nice neck and shoulder, good bone, bit down on her pasterns today, clean topline and a very good length and lay of croup, moved well with very good reach and drive.

PB (3 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: DODDS, Mr Neil & SWIFT, Ms Ann Monksley Vanta (BP) – liked her head and feminine expression with correct eye shape and colour, clean, balanced outline, lovely neck and shoulders, correct bone, good topline and steady rear end, best mover in this class. Best Puppy

2nd: DENWOOD, Mrs Donna Barwoods Macie - preferred head and eye shape of the winner, this puppy still needs to tidy up on her front and would have loved to see some more weight on her. Possesses a lovely temperament and good outline, should mature well.

3rd: ALLISON, Mrs Shonnag Lornstone Witch

JB (5 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: PRINCE, Mr Philip & AYLING, Miss Kerry Shernaa Smarty – Very pretty and most typical bitch, gorgeous head with a very defined mask, impressive pigmentation. Lovely outline, good chest and front, very sound and balanced, good topline which she maintained even at a fast trot, excellent rear quarters, lovely coat, well presented, very sound mover with an easy stride.

2nd: PLATT, Mrs S Charbonnel Ruma – Very nice bitch having a well proportioned feminine head with dark almond shaped eyes, correct firm ears, good length of neck, firm topline flowing into a correctly angled croup. Very balanced outline, good mover especially on her side profile gait. 

3rd: FISHER, Miss T Sannah Callisto

PGB (2 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: READMAN, Mr Malcolm Chelego Yali At Wolmer - black and tan female of excellent type so well balanced having a strong yet feminine head and expression, good length of neck, high wither and a straight, firm back, good length and lay of croup, good front and hind angulations which were instrumental for her super reach and drive movement.

LB (4 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: KEMBLE, Miss A & PASCOE, Mr Ben Rumba Von Pallas Athene – Very sound black & gold female of excellent quality & breed type having lovely pigmentation. Liked her head and front assembly, stands on good feet, lovely topline and croup angle, good underline and very sound hind quarters. Definitely the best mover in this class. 

2nd: HARDY, Miss Courtney L & HARDY, Miss Natalie Barwoods Ivy With Cafotaliena – Of nice type, good head with a very feminine expression. Good front angulation, of good depth, strong back end, good mover.

OB (6 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: BENJAMIN, Mrs B Ch. Barwoods Ida (BOB) – Very attractive feminine head having the correct proportions, good eye shape and colour and correctly sized and placed ears, lovely neck and shoulders, high withers, excellent chest, strong front with good bone and lovely feet and pasterns, well ribbed, firm topline and well angled croup, strong and powerful hindquarters, moves with a remarkably powerful gait with great reach and effective hind drive maintaining her lovely topline when watching her outstanding side gait. This bitch screams breed type, having a strong and substantial bone structure yet remains so feminine. No hesitation in awarding her the Bitch C.C and Best Of Breed.

2nd: DODDS, Mr Neil & SWIFT, Ms Ann Monksley Questa (Res Best Bitch) – Very attractive and feminine bitch full of showmanship and balance, presented in very good coat and condition, having correct body proportions and angles fore and aft. Of good size and breed type, feminine head, high withers, good front and back assemblies, standing on good feet with firm pasterns and tight feet, good topline, pressed winner hard for the top spot, just thought the winner had the edge particularly in reach on movement. Res Best Bitch

3rd: WINFROW, Mrs L & WINFROW, Mr Andrew Sadira Airkahs

Res: FORMAN, Mr A J & FORMAN, Mrs S P Kastina Heart Of Lutetia To Suzdans

VHC: CASSIDY, Mr Paul & FARLEY, Mrs Nikki Magic Vom Herbramer-wald (Imp) Deu

Frank Borg

Judge - Malta