• Show Date: 18/09/2026
  • Show Type: Championship Show
  • Judged by: kevin Young Contact Judge
  • Published Date: 19/10/2026

Darlington Dog Show Society Ltd

Breed: Old English Sheepdog

DARLINGTON CH SHOW

OLD ENGLISH SHEEPDOG

Judge: Mr K Young.

Class 2251 PD. 1st: 5800 WINDSOR, Mrs Christine Sarah & WINDSOR, Mr Robert Holanja In A Heartbeat. Best Puppy of the day was this very handsome male. Full of quality and breed type. Capacious skull with good strength of muzzle and underjaw. Decent reach of neck. Level back slightly rising over the loin. Looked well in profile. Excellent presentation and handled. Best Puppy.

2nd: 5775 HARRIS, Mrs Helen & HARRIS, Mr Gareth Soulbobs Northern Charm At Beauvallon. Really nice to go over this youngster. He has many qualities to admire. Well balanced head. Length of neck that fits well into his front assembly. Depth of body with good angulations. Just needs confidence in himself. 

3rd: 5798 TOWNLEY, Miss Yvonne Soulbobs Spectacular Rebel At Bluevonley.

Class 2252 JD 1st: 5790 PERKINS, Mr & Mrs B & D K Starjanda Major Tom. Handsome male who well put together. Pleasing in head and expression. Moderate length of neck. Good straight front, depth of brisket. Correct rise over loin. Beautifully presented. Moved soundly.

2nd: 5791 PORTER, Mrs T Ladamis Prince Of Darkness with Mellowdee. Impressive young male who needs to settle while showing. Liked his size, bone, and substance. Lovely head and expression. Decent reach of neck. Compact looking body. Preferred the front movement on 1. 

Class 2253 PGD 1st: 5776 HARTLEY, Miss Sara & HARTLEY, Miss Isabelle Allhart The Trickster. Substantial male shows good overall shape and balance. Broad skull. Square muzzle with strong underjaw. Front angulation and spring of rib. Won this class on movement. 

2nd: 5772 FERGUSON, Mrs A Mellowdee Soul Man With Lexalby JW. Standing I thought this male would be the winner until he moved. He favoured the front left leg having a little thorn in his pad. He as a quality head. Lovely reach of neck flowing into a well-balanced body. Loved his profile. Presented to perfection. 

3rd: 5770 DOWSON, Mrs Paula Isabel Flying High From Old Windmile At Thiegennal

Class 2254 LD 1st: 5801 WINSON, Dr Sarah Meisan Roly Poly Angelo JW. Presented in super firm condition. Looks the part in profile. Head and body in proportion giving a well-balanced appearance. Beautifully presented. I would prefer the handler to slow the movement down a little. 

2nd: 5769 DEAKIN, Miss S J Amblehart Mr Banks At Darwillow JW. A more substantial male than the winner, however he has much to admire. Very well put together which gives an impressive outline. Good width of skull, defined stop, and strength of muzzle. Good coat texture and presented. 

Class 2255 OD 1st: 5785 MILLS, Mrs P L Ch Kerjalee Evan Sent. Very impressive male who was presented to perfection. Exquisite head and expression. Strength of skull. Muzzle strong and square with correct bite. Firm neck flowing into level back, rising over loin. Moved with strength showing free and easy strides. Looked fabulous in the Group ring. CC & BOB  

2nd: 5778 HOWSAM, Mrs Jeanette & HOWSAM, Mr D Ch Melleonars Keep It Cool Branston At Jandoes Jw. Another handsome male who is full of breed type. Immaculate for presentation and firm condition. Well balanced head. Firm neck of good length. Decent front and rear angulations. Well sprung ribs. Correct rise over loin. His movement is straight and flowing. Res CC. 

3rd: 5794 RICHARDSON, Mrs J Imp Niedersachen's Pride Over Night Sensation At S

Class 2257 PB 1st: 5766 BELL AITKEN, Mrs Sarah & BELL, Mr & Mrs Roy &Juil Soulbobs Northern Soul Girl. Feminine young lady with good size and substance. Very pleasing in head and expression. Fair length of neck with decent topline. Moved steady. Just needs time.

Class 2258 JB 1st: 5779 HOWSAM, Mrs Jeanette & HOWSAM, Mr David & HUGGAN, Jandoes Got To Be Rosie. Attractive young lady who can certainly move. She has an elegant shape and outline. Balanced head and body. Full marks for presentation. Good front extension and sound hindquarters.

2nd: 5764 ALLWOOD, Mrs Jenna Ladamis Lady Liberty. Quality young bitch presented in lovely clean condition. Like her head for type. Fair length of neck. Correct topline. Good harsh and waterproof coat. Preferred the rear movement on 1.

Class 2259 PGB 1st: 5777 HARTLEY, Mrs.& Ms A & S Allhart Pampered Princess. I admired this girl for breed type. Going over her impressed me. Well balanced in head. Good eye and expression. Neck firm of good length. Sound on front and rear which she shows on the move. Preferred the presentation on 2.

2nd: 5784 MILLS, Mrs G Kerjalee Dressed To Impress At Mopill. Feminine bitch beautifully presented in excellent coat condition. Well put together in front assembly. Depth of brisket and decent spring of rib. Square and compact. Moves with front extension. Preferred rear movement on 1.

Class 2260 LB 1st: 5797 SWEET, Mrs Justine Makaylen Cu Caol Ila JW. What can I say about this gorgeous bitch. I first awarded this bitch best Special beginners, cannot remember where! Hard to believe this is her first CC today. The owner should be proud of the presentation. She has everything I was looking for in a bitch. She is feminine and stylish with good breed type. Her movement is sound and effective. My pleasure to award her the CC. 

2nd: 5799 WHEELER, Mrs E Makaylen Savanna Pearl. Another quality bitch that looks well in shape and outline. Everything fits well together in head and body proportions. Presented in super coat condition. Good front angulation enables her to move with front extension with decent hindquarters. 

3rd: 5787 MOORE, Mr William & MOORE, Mrs Shirley Mellowdee Do I Love You At Shimorill JW.

Class 2261 OB 1st: 5774 HARDY-HODGSON, Mrs Julie Bel Ch Starjanda Cosmic Dream JW Ir J Ch. This quality bitch headed a strong and quality class. She has good size with elegance and feminine outline. She excels in head. Strength of skull, defined stop with good strength of muzzle. Elegant neck. Level back slightly rising over loin. Super front and rear quarters. Moved with soundness. Res CC.

2nd: 5796 RUTLAND, Mrs S & PORTER, Mrs Tanya Ch Mellowdee Diamond Lil JW. This was a good second in a very strong class. Impressive bitch soundly made. Quality head with pleasing expression. Firm neck and shoulders. Correct length of leg gives height, shape, and balance. Liked her bend of stifle, low set hocks. Moved with good easy strides, while showing strength in movement. 

3rd: 5786 MILLS, Mrs P L & MILLS, Miss Fiona K Kerjalee All About Me