Driffield Championship Dog Show

DRIFFIELD CHAMPIONSHIP DOG SHOW SOCIETY - 30 AUGUST 2026

I would like to thank the Officers and Committee of Driffield Championship Dog Show Society for the invitation to judge and for their great hospitality throughout the day. A well run show and lovely to watch the Gundog group from the main judges table. A special thank you to all the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to put my hands on your lovely dogs and I was pleased with my CC and RCC winners which in my opinion are excellent examples of the breed.

VD. (1)

1. Smith’s Bournehouse Secret Sunset Of Meadowrush, 7 year old O/B with masculine lean head, well defined stop, dark eye and low set ears. Sufficient length of neck through well set shoulders, is straight in front, has depth to chest with a well sprung ribcage carried well back, is strong through the loin with balanced angulation in quarters. Stands on good bone and tight good sized feet. Unfortunately rather sluggish on the move today.

MPD. (1)

1. Corfield, Corfield & Derry’s Balvenie Glen Douglas At Indibrooke, 7 month old very raw tricolour puppy displaying lots of potential once settled. I liked his overall outline and is well constructed throughout. He has a pleasing head of good proportions, well defined stop and kind expression from his dark oval shaped eyes. Good length of neck, correct forechest, good depth to chest with ribs well sprung for age, and with well angulated hindquarters. Presented in lovely condition and moved with confidence. 

PD. (1)

1. Adams Alofrana Xclusive Party, 9 month O/B, a promising youngster maturing on the right lines and shown in lovely condition. Well balanced head with square muzzle and well defined stop, kind expression and dark eye. He has a long muscular neck leading into well set back shoulders, good length and depth of body with well sprung ribs, level topline and is strong through the loin, has good round bone and neat feet. Shown in lovely coat and moved very soundly with slashing tail and plenty of drive from strong quarters, BPD & BP.

JD. (2,1)

1. Lawson’s Summerseve Cezanne JW, elegant tri with clean balanced outline . Stunning masculine head with oval shaped skull, darkest of eyes and low set ears. Proud head carriage on a long slightly arched neck leading into well placed shoulders, very good front assembly and depth to brisket, good spring and length to ribcage. He has a firm topline, has balanced rear angulation, good bone and tight feet. Presented in lovely silky coat, a little apprehensive at first but moved true and straight with correct tail carriage once settled.

PGD. (3)

1. Hingley’s Wansleydale Bee Quick, tricolour of good overall shape and size with no exaggerations. I liked his head which I found most appealing, masculine and of good proportions, oval shaped skull, the right amount of work, dark eye and gentle expression. He has a strong neck of good length, lovely and clean over well placed shoulders, has plenty of depth in brisket, well sprung ribs carried back, is short coupled with good width to quarters and correct tailset. Shown in lovely silky coat and moved with a long easy stride extending well at the front and driving from his hindquarters, pleased to award him the RCC.

2. Arkley’s Oshowa Dream Lover, B/B presenting a pleasing picture in profile. He has a masculine head with good work, square muzzle and dark eyes. Good reach of neck into well laid shoulder and corresponding length of upper arm. He is straight in front with good width, has depth of brisket and spring of rib with elbows well tucked in, strong hindquarters with good return of stifle and let down hocks. Moved well for handler in super coat and condition, just would have preferred a little less strength to his head, hence placings.

3. Stronach’s Mariglen Escape To Victory.

LD. (6)

1. Pearce’s Westonfields Frenchrunner, B/B his outline and appearance is one of balance and elegance with a masculine balanced head which is long and lean with an oval skull, plenty of chiselling, darkest of eyes and kind expression. Long muscular neck leading into well set back shoulders with good length of upper arm, excellent forechest with tight elbows, has depth to chest with a well sprung ribcage, balanced quarters with good angulation and bend of stifle. Free flowing movement having both rear drive and forward reach using his slashing tail to advantage. Beautifully presented and in good coat and condition, one I really liked and strongly considered for the RCC.

2. Derry, Schoneville & Williamson’s Hawklawn Hazzard County At Balvenie JW, dark tri maturing on the right lines and shown in lovely condition, a close decision between these two quality dogs. He has a pleasing masculine head, lean with good chiselling, dark eye and lovely expression. His neck and shoulders are correct with good well sprung ribs and stands on quality bone with excellent well padded feet, is firm in topline, strong through loin which in turn leads to well angulated quarters with plenty of muscle. Shown well but could not match the movement of the 1st on the day.

3. Watkin’s Albadora Total Madness JW.

OD. (6,2)

1. Osman’s Sh Ch Bournehouse Sirocco Over Marissolo JW ShCEx OSW, tricolour built on elegant lines with everything in proportion and impressive body properties being soundly made. He has a pleasing masculine head well balanced and with the right amount of work, well defined stop, expressive dark alert eyes and good depth to muzzle. Long neck leading into good shoulder placement, very good front assembly has depth to brisket with elbows well under, ribs well sprung back into a strong loin, firm level topline and correct tail carriage. Has muscled hindquarters with good bend of stifle, round bone and tight feet. Beautifully presented in lovely silky coat and condition, moved with good reach and drive with super head carriage and slashing tail, pleased to award him the DCC, congratulations.

2. Seaman’s Sh Ch Mariglen Just George, most handsome B/B, clean balanced outline with no exaggerations. His head has correct balance, lean with oval skull, is well worked with dark oval eyes enhancing his expression. Neck of good length which in turn leads to shoulders set well back, excellent forechest and tight elbows, is well ribbed back and deep in body. Has strong boned forelegs and stands on lovely tight feet. Firm level topline leading to correct tailset, Moved very soundly with plenty of drive from strong quarters and presented in excellent coat and condition.

3. Hepburn’s Tattersett Rainbow Legacy.

SBB. (2)

1. Wynne-Evans Droveborough One Love, 16 month old tri displaying a balanced outline when stood and is maturing well. Lovely feminine head with dark oval shaped eyes and low set ears. She has a good reach of neck leading into well placed shoulders, is deep in chest with well sprung ribs for age, level topline, moderate bend of stifle and short from hock to toe. Presented well and moved out with good reach and drive.

2. Smith’s Lara From Valjevo Green Fields Of Meadowrush Int Jun Ch (Imp Srb) [ATC BB0923531], tricolour but very different from class winner, more of a working type of exhibit. She is broad in skull making her heavy in head, well defined stop, dark eye and has low set ears. Strong neck with ribs well sprung, is very short coupled and has muscular hindquarters. Needs coat and would benefit from carrying a little less weight.

VB. (1)

1. Grimsdell’s Sh Ch Tattersett Dark Honey JW, nearly 9 year old quality O/B lady whose outline and appearance is one of balance and elegance. She has a lovely feminine head which is long and lean with plenty of chiselling, dark eye and gentle expression. Strong neck of good length with excellent layback to shoulders and good length of upper arm, excellent forechest with tight elbows, is deep in body and well ribbed back into a short loin. Level topline and well angulated quarters with plenty of muscle, good bone and tight feet. Presented in excellent coat and condition and moved soundly covering plenty of ground, pleased to award her BVIB.

MPB. (2)

1. Schoneville’s Balvenie Shona, 7 month old dark tri showing plenty of promise with everything just as it should be at this stage. She has the most attractive lean head with oval skull, low ear set and darkest of eyes. Sound in construction with a good reach of neck flowing into well placed shoulders, has straight forelegs, well sprung ribs for age, solid level topline and is short coupled. Has balanced angulation front and rear, good round bone and tight feet, well presented and moved with confidence for one so young.

2. White’s Paduan Frankincense, 8 month old O/B has a good sized frame to grow into and with all the basics required at this age. She has a pretty feminine head with dark eyes and low set ears. Clean over neck, has good ribbing for age, well angulated hindquarters and correct tailset. Shown in good flat coat but just lacked the maturity and movement of class winner today.

PB. (6) 

1. Tucker’s Walshaw Takes To The Stage, 11 month old B/B of good overall shape and size. She is very feminine with a pleasing head, dark eye, soft gentle expression and low set ears. Good reach of neck leading into well placed shoulders with a good return of upper arm, is straight in front, has depth to chest and well sprung ribs for age. She has a firm level topline and short back, has strong quarters with a good bend of stifle, good bone and tight feet. Shown in lovely coat and condition and moved out soundly with good tail action, BPB.

2. Wilkinson-Sargeant’s Walshaw Star Struck, Tri litter sister to class winner and similar attributes apply. She also has a very feminine head, dark expressive eyes, low set ears and correct dentition. Good reach of neck and shoulder placement, good ribbing for age, firm topline, short level back and correct tail set. Shown in lovely coat and moved ok once settled, just needs more time.

3. Corfield’s Indibrooke Frida.

JB. (3,1)

1. Atyeo & Taylor’s Samelen Ethereal Legacy, very attractive tri presenting a lovely outline when stood with everything in proportion. She has a really feminine expression, is balanced in skull and length of muzzle, correct eye shape with defined stop and low set ears. Good length to neck set into well placed shoulders giving correct return of upper arm. She is straight in front has good depth to chest, well sprung ribs for age, a firm topline, short strong loin, balanced rear angulation and stands on good bone and tight feet. Beautifully presented and in excellent coat and condition, sound on the move carrying her tail correctly.

2. Wynne-Evans Droveborough One Love, as above.

PGB. (3,1)

1. Reid’s Diersett Moon Of The Skies, O/B of good overall shape and type, she has a pretty feminine head which I found most appealing with dark eye and soft gentle expression. Long neck leading into well set back shoulders, she is straight in front with elbows in, ribs carried well back and is strong through the loin. Firm in topline and has balanced angulation front and rear with strong muscled quarters. Presented in lovely coat and moved true and straight with correct tail carriage. 

2. Bennet’s Wansleydale Busy As A Bee At Caprow JW, another tri of quality and pushed the winner hard. She has a very feminine lean head with good chiselling, dark eye and lovely expression. Long slightly arched muscled neck leading into well placed shoulders, is straight in front with good depth of chest and ribs carried well back, level topline and has balanced angulation front and rear. Moved with good drive and lovely tail action.

LB. (5,2) - 3 quality bitches in this class and decision on placings decided by fine margins.

1. Hutchinson & Dennis’s Mariglen My Heart Will Go On With Monaysbridge JW, a quality B/B of excellent breed type and a pleasure to go over. She has an attractive lean head with oval skull, correct amount of chiselling giving refinement, low ear set and the darkest of eyes displaying a most attractive expression. Excellent reach of neck flowing into well placed shoulders with a good return of upper arm, excellent forechest with tight elbows, has depth and substance with well sprung ribs carried back to short strong loin, level topline and correct set of tail. She has strong muscled hindquarters with good bend of stifle, round bone and tight feet. Presented in lovely silky coat and condition and moved well with good natural head carriage but could not match the footfall of CC winner in the challenge, more than pleased to award her the RCC, well done.

2. Stephenson’s Bournehouse In Dreams At Steeplow, an elegant O/B with a really feminine head which is long and lean with plenty of chiselling, dark eyes and kind expression. She is so well constructed with an elegant reach of neck flowing into well laid back shoulders with a good return of upper arm, has plenty of depth in brisket, well sprung ribs carried back, is short coupled with good width to quarters and correct tailset. Has balanced angulation front and rear and stands on good round bone and neat feet. Presented in an attractive coat with a lovely texture and moved straight with plenty of drive.

3. Watkins Albadora Totally Yours For Valsett JW.

OB. (6)

1. Taylor’s Sh Ch Wansleydale Honey Bee JW, a tricolour of quality who is elegant, balanced throughout, is very well constructed and with her free and easy movement won her the class. She has a really feminine expression, balanced in skull and length of muzzle, correct eye shape, with defined stop and low set ears. Holds her head proudly on a long strong slightly arched neck into well laid back shoulders with good return of upper arm, straight forelegs, has depth to brisket with ribs well sprung and carried back. Level firm topline and strong through loin, good round bone and the best of feet, strong hind quarters with good return of stifle and correct tail set. Moved at a perfect pace with a lovely slashing tail action, superbly handled to get the best out of her and presented in a stunning well textured, flat silky coat with a lovely amount of feathering. Pleased to award her the BCC & BOB and watch her get shortlisted in the Group, congratulations.

2. Seaman’s Mariglen Indigo, very feminine dark B/B well put together and in lovely coat and condition. She has a feminine head with good balance between skull and foreface, well defined stop, darkest of eyes and with soft expression and well placed ears. Flows cleanly from her long neck into correct laid back shoulders, is straight in front, compact in body with good spring of rib, has balanced angulation front and rear with strong muscled quarters. Stands on good bone and tight feet, level topline and correct tail set, moved well with good extension and drive.

3. Stubbington’s Sh Ch Quensha’s Viva La Vida Bondgate.

Judge: Graham Stirk