Manchester Dog Show Society

Manchester Champ Show 

15th January 2026 

Italian Greyhound 

Judge: Miss L Tarabad (Khatibi) 

I was delighted with such good entry numerically for a weekday show with plenty of choice for the top awards and some quality exhibits throughout the entry but the open classes were particularly nice and ultimately all the green cards were awarded there. It was interesting to see afterwards that the BOB winner is daughter of both the veteran class winners and also half sister to both of the CC winners last time I judged. I also noticed that the sires of the CC winners are brothers and they certainly complemented each other well in the final challenge both being shapely, in beautiful condition and with super temperaments.  

SBD (3) 

1. BAILEY, Mrs D & Messrs G & G Alura Bandito At Loweroak (Imp USA) 15 month dog with a pleasing shape, long neck into a decent topline, good depth of chest, could have a little more angulation behind. Masculine head with strong jaw and alert expression. Moved happily holding a good outline. 

2. TATE, Mrs Angela Crystaldrift Daredevil Dan. Just 6 months old and very much the baby but moved with accuracy when settled with good lift and holding his outline fairly well. Curvy outline with good reach of neck, fine bone, narrow chest and well ribbed back. Narrow head with slight stop, bright eyes and fine ears.  

3. WALLACE HORNE, Miss Kelly Loutony Little Brother 

PD (5) 

1. GUYTON, Mrs A J & GUYTON, Miss D Pako From Emerald Galaxy (imp ) Ukr. This 9 month old at his very first show immediately caught my eye when he entered the ring, every bit the baby with so much to like. Shapely and elegant in outline with lovely neck and shoulders, good topline and underline, sound rear, fine bone and good feet. Long, narrow head with large bright eyes and neat ears. Very impressive on the move for one so young, free and accurate with good lift in front, all the while holding his outline firm. A quality baby who I’m sure will do well as he matures. BP. 

2. MCNAMEE, Ms Brenda Vito Corleone De Azahar Del Mediterraneo. Another promising baby, not quite as together as 1 and could carry a little more body but plenty to admire and should do well as he matures. Nicely balanced and graceful in outline with lovely topline and rear angulation, straight front and good bone. Long, lean head with neat ears and fine muzzle. Moved smartly holding his outline well.  

3. COLLINS, Mrs A Salatini Black Magic 

JD (4) 

1. BAILEY, Mrs D & Messrs G & G Alura Bandito At Loweroak (Imp USA) See sp beg 

2. RUSSELL, Mrs Nikki Pegani Colorino. 13month dog with head of good length, flat skull and strong jaw. Soundly made and fairly mature for age with good bone and a nice glossy coat. Moved ok. 

3. HUNTER, Miss N & SPRAGUE-WHITE, Mrs M Salatini Frank Sinatra 

PGD (2) 

1. WALLACE HORNE, Miss Kelly Loutony Little Brother. Well schooled 3yr old presented in lovely glossy coat and fit condition. Sweet face with expressive eyes and fine muzzle. Shapely outline with good bone, sound front and rear assembly, deep chest and good ribbing. Moved soundly. 

2. OWENS, Mr D & Mrs J Gaefs Gails At Russiatree (ba1) Nearly 3 years old, soundly constructed with fine bone and good feet. Good length of head with flat skull and well set ears. Moved ok. 

 LD (5) 

1. CENTELLA RODRIGUEZ, Mr. Jose Luis Ackra's Gondolero Among Jocenro. Very smart black dog of nice size and balance. Curvy outline with lovely neck, topline and rear, straight front, strong fine bone and good feet. Super head and expression with large bright eyes and well set ears. Very confident and typical on the move and handled expertly to get the best out of him. 

2. WALLACE HORNE, Miss Kelly Skylar's Chico. Another confident showman with plenty to admire. Looks good standing in profile with good reach of neck, nice topline and underline, well muscled rear with correctly set and carried tail. Masculine head of good length with flat skull, well set ears and bright eyes. Moved happily, could be better in front. 

3. WESTON, Miss L Crystaldrift Neo Lythix 

OD (6,1)  

1. LISTER, Miss H M Florita Turbolento. Nearly 2yrs old with such a clean, elegant outline, lovely neck and shoulders, good depth of chest, well ribbed back, strong well angulated rear and fine bone. Long, lean head with lovely eyes and expression and well set, fine ears. Looked a picture moving in profile with firm outline, plenty of lift and good drive from the rear. Presented in optimum condition, well muscled with good body and glossy coat. He had some competition here from 2 & 3 but i thought he just had the edge on the day. DCC, BOS 

2. THORNE, Miss Chloe Ch Boccalupo Lucky Luciano (Can Imp). I was interested to judge this one again after I’d met him previously as a junior when he was my best special beginner and has obviously won himself out of that class since then! Almost 2 years on he has certainly matured well and is such a steady showman, always standing to an advantage and moving with precision and style. Elegant in outline with good depth of chest, slender legs, good topline and strong rear, just a fraction longer in loin. Long head with well placed ears, bright eyes and intelligent expression. Again, in fabulous condition and handled to an advantage. RCC. 

3. AMSEL, Mrs J B & HAYDEN -SMITH, MRS MAGS Ch Artmeis Aces High Of Regallust (Imp) 

VD (1) 

1st: 580 AMSEL, Mrs J B Ch Florita Tavalino. 11 year old who looks tremendous for his age. Still maintains his impressive outline as he moves purposefully around the ring, elegant and graceful putting his well muscled rear to good use and displaying good lift. Beautiful head and expression, bright eyes and neat ears. Soundly made with good topline and underline, slender legs and well angulated rear. A real credit to his owner. BV 

SBB (5) 

1. SMITH, Mrs Melissa & TEASEL, Mrs J & SMITH, Miss M Laborghini Requiem. Very smart 9month puppy who made a good account of herself here showing off her elegant outline both standing and on the move. Good reach of neck into well constructed front, decent topline, strong rear, fine coat and good bone. Beautiful head and expression with lovely eyes.  

2. BAILEY, Mrs D & Messrs G & G Loutony Dances With Wolves. Not quite the confident performance of 1 but did enough to gain her place here. Nice for size and shape with good topline and underline, slender legs, fine coat and well set and carried tail. Pretty head of good proportions with intelligent expression. Moved well enough but could have more lift. 

3. GLOVER, Mr Thomas Richard Shootersfarm Morning Mist 

PB (5,1) 

1. SMITH, Mrs Melissa & TEASEL, Mrs J & SMITH, Miss M Laborghini Requiem. See Sp Beg. 

2. GLOVER, Mr Thomas Richard Shootersfarm Morning Mist. Sweet baby who just needs a little more experience in the ring to gain more confidence. Feminine head with bright eyes and pleasing expression. Sound construction with good front and rear angulation, carrying a good body and glossy coat. Moved positively when settled. 

3. HAGUE, Ms L J Laborghini Wild Thing 

JB (3) 

1. LIPTROTT, Miss Samantha Jane Pegani Berluccia. Small and feminine with good chest and ribbing for age, sound rear assembly, good bone and body. Feminine head, narrow and of decent length with nice expression. Moved happily, could be better out and back. 

2. CENTELLA RODRIGUEZ, Mr. Jose Luis Jocenro's Hipolita. 11month puppy who has a lot of maturing to do but is soundly constructed with good front and rear angulation, good underline, fine bone, straight front and parallel rear. Long, lean head with large bright eyes and fine muzzle. Moved soundly just needs to settle a little to make the best of herself.  

3. HAGUE, Ms L J Laborghini Wild Thing 

PGB (3) 

1. MELLIS, Dr J M Lamoye's Creme Fraiche. Elegant and feminine with good topline and underline, arched neck into good shoulders, fine bone, well angulated rear, low set tail and parallel rear. Good length of head, narrow with well set ears and large bright eyes. Moved well, especially in profile, maintaining her outline with good lift and drive.  

2. BAILEY, Mrs D & Messrs G & G Loutony Dances With Wolves. See sp Beg. 

3. OWENS, Mr D & Mrs J Dazzling Lady Grey (ay1) 

 LB (5,2) 

1. LISTER, Miss H M Florita Tesoruccio. Easy winner here, litter sister to the dcc and certainly of the same impressive quality. Presents a lovely outline in profile with good reach of neck, nice topline, strong fine bone and in pristine condition. Appealing head and expression with large bright eyes, fine muzzle and strong jaw. Moved freely with good lift. 

2. HENSHALL, Mrs Christine Gemolli A Million Dreams JW. Very feminine, curvy and elegant with fine bone, decent neck and sound front assembly. Long, narrow head with bright eyes and neat ears. Moved with accuracy, could have more drive behind. 

3. LIPTROTT, Miss Samantha Jane Miniwolf Royal Azure (ax4) 

OB (6,1) 

1. HAYDEN-SMITH, Mrs Mags Ch Artmeis Summer Breeze At Birchwind. This 5yr old just couldn’t be beaten. Her outline is clean and elegant with every part flowing smoothly into the next from her long arched neck to her super topline and well angulated rear. Straight in front with strong, fine bone and good feet, parallel behind with hocks well let down and tail set and carried correctly. Beautiful feminine head with well set and used ears, long lean skull, fine muzzle and strong jaw. She moved with absolute precision, outline firm, putting her strong rear to good use and covering the ground with ease. Such a sensible showgirl who shows herself off to the best advantage and obviously has a superb temperament. I thought she was quite special. BCC, BOB. 

2. GUYTON, Mrs A J & GUYTON, Miss D Ansanda Winter Bird. Another one who’s condition and attitude is a credit to her owner. I was delighted to see her in the class as I have admired her from the ringside and it was great to finally get my hands on her. I wasn’t disappointed! Such a graceful and elegant girl, well put together with her sound construction reflected in her effortless, accurate movement. She simply flowed around the ring with her outline held firm, driving from her strong rear with plenty of lift and reach in front. Long feminine head with a super expression from her large bright eyes, neat ears and long, fine muzzle. Very unlucky to meet 1 and equally as unlucky not to be carrying her title already as she is more than worthy. I had no hesitation in calling her back for the RCC. 

3. MELLIS, Dr J M Miwell Mary Quant By Lamoye JW 

VB (2,1) 

1. AMSEL, Mrs J B Ch & Am Ch Artmeis Golden Oriole Of Regallust. Another impressive veteran from this kennel, this one ‘only’ 10years old and hides her years so well. Super for size and outline, balanced and curvy with fine bone and strong rear. Long, narrow head with the most appealing expression. Still easily one of the best moving bitches in the entry, free and accurate maintaining her outline in profile and obviously enjoys her time in the ring.