Darlington Dog Show Society Ltd

I would like to thank the officers and committee of the Northern Bernese Mountain Dog Club for

asking me to judge their open show Sunday 20th September 2026. Sadly due to the Darlington

Championship Show scheduling the ring that I was to use was left empty all day and I didn’t get to

even go over a dog till after 3pm but I have to say it was well worth the wait. I had some beautiful

dogs to examine and I would like to thank the exhibitors for their patience as it turned out to be a

very long day for them and their dogs.

Class 1 Baby Puppy Dog (1)

1st Marsden & Robertson. Pegbern Mr Blue Sky at Trudaleaze

This confident young boy at five months enjoyed this time in the ring. He has a nice masculine head

for his young age with good bone throughout his body. His eyes are almond shaped with good fitting

eyelids. He was correctly proportioned and well angulated front and rear. He was presented in lovely

coat and condition, and showed lovely movement for his age

Class 2 Baby Puppy Bitch (1)

1st Scott & Corrigan. Mountain Crystal Emily to Scobern (Imp HUN)

This five month old puppy has a very pretty feminine head, nice eyes and well fitting eyelids. She had

a good bite and a pleasing chest. She is nicely marked. She moved well with her handler. She is still a

little raw at the moment and needs to tighten in the rear but she has time on her side.

Best Baby Puppy - Marsden & Robertson. Pegbern Mr Blue Sky at Trudaleaze

Class 3 Veteran Dog (1)

1st Bird. Ch Cullumbern Milano JW ShCEx OSW

Almost 8 year old male is still looking great for his age. He has a good head and nice expression. Dark

eyes with a strong neck of medium length. Compact body & Great bone. He moved around the ring

with ease striding out well in front. He was shown in great coat and condition. He stood alone but

was a well deserving winner.

Class 4 Minor Puppy Dog (1,0)

Class 5 Puppy Dog (0)

Class 6 Junior Dog (1,2)

1st Watson. Etterbern Gozan to Stepdasher

This 17 month quality male has a very pleasing head with nice expression. He was very friendly on

examination, good front with plenty of bone. Correct length of neck, good proportions, well

angulated front and rear which showed in his movement as he was very fluent around the ring and

stood four square every time.

Class 7 Yearling Dog (0)

Class 8 Maiden Dog (0)

Class 9 Novice Dog (0)

Class 10 Graduate Dog (1)

1st Edge. Malindibeach Harlequin

This young boy shows great potential. He has masculine head with a flat skull and correct bite. He

has a good front which should improve even more with time. He has a good topline which he holds

well on the move. He showed good reach and drive around the ring. Well handled to get the best

from him today.

11 Post Graduate Dog (0)

Class 12 Limit Dog (0)

Class 13 Open Dog (2)

1st Manix & English. Ch Waldershelf Bjorn to be King JW ShCEx OSW

At three years old this male showed impressive ring presence. Such a lot to like about him he has a

masculine head with correct stop, good eyes and dentition with the correct scissor bite. Medium

neck and a good level topline. On the move he strode out well in front and followed through behind.

He moved effortlessly around the ring. He has substantial bone and was very balanced. He was

carefully handled to get the best out of him today and was in great coat and condition.

2nd Givens & Reid. Fortonpark Senat the ring or at Mytrue

Another impressive male at almost three years. full of breed type, very pleasing head with dark

brown eyes and correct placement of ears. Ample front with good bone and tight feet

Best Dog- Manix & English. Ch Waldershelf Bjorn to be King JW ShCEx OSW

Reserve Best Dog - Givens & Reid. Fortonpark Senator at Mytrue

Best Puppy Dog- n/a

Best Veteran Dog - Bird. Ch Cullumbern Milano JW ShCEx OSW

Class 14 Veteran Bitch (3,4)

1st Wright & Kirk. Ch/Int/Ir/Fr/Rom/Rom GCH Objet D’Art Du Hameau De Baika avec Roesilbern JW

(Imp FRA)

At almost eight years old she still remains a show girl she entered the ring with presence and moved

with purpose. Pleasing feminine head with correct bite. Neck of medium length, good topline and

correct tail carriage. She strode out well when moving around the ring and was balanced in all

angles. She seemed at one with her handler and was a pleasure to watch.

2nd Marsden & Robertson. Tickbern Valencia avec Vellbern

This beautiful nine year old girl who loved being in the ring today and she was very similar to my 1st

place in this class. She moved with good reach out front & drive from her rear. She has a

commanding presence in the ring, well balanced and lovely temperament. Well handled today.

3rd Atherton. Arvella Penny Lane

Class 15 Minor Puppy Bitch (4)

1st Givens & Reid. Fortonpark Hot Pink

At almost 8 month old this young girl is maturing nicely and has a good size feminine head, correct

eyes and ears. Good overall body shape. Nice front. One to watch as she develops over time.

2nd Wilson. Monalou Devil in Disguise at Blumental

At 7 months she was slightly younger than my winner. A few weeks makes a lot of difference at this

age nevertheless she has a pretty face and good front. Preferred movement of winner in her class

today.

3rd Edge. Monalou Luck Devil

Res Fairclough. Monalou Devil Wears Prada

Class 16 Puppy Bitch (2)

1st Horn. Westholincar Vaderstad Way

This young girl's head is developing nicely. She has good dark brown almond shaped eyes, feminine

head with correct bite. She has a compact body with very good bone. Handled well today and moved

well around the ring.

2nd Edge. Monalou Luck Devil

Younger than my winner but slightly smaller, she has the correct feminine head correct scissor bite.

She is developing a good deep chest . preferred the movement of class winner today.

Class 17 Junior Bitch (4)

1st English & Hallam. Waldershelf Prim’n Proper JW

15 month old who is starting to mature. She has dark almond shaped eyes ,correct dentition and ear

set. Her chest is developing nicely. She has good bone overall with a level top line which she held

well on the move she moved with purpose and drive.

2nd Baldwin & Hartley. Tjofselinas Vilma (Imp SWE)

This 17 month old is full of promise she has a pretty face with correct dark eyes good ear set and

good front angulation & chest development. Handled well today to get the best from her but I

preferred the overall balance of class winner today.

3rd Martin. Oakbern Rose Gold

Res Jeffries. Funatic Unstoppable at Esslinbern (Imp FIN)

Class 18 Yearling Bitch (2)

1st Wright & Kirk Roesilbern Fors Fortuna JW

At almost 2 years old this girl is a pleasing balance shape with nice front chest and angulation.

Feminine head with flat skull & defined stop, correct bite, nice eyes & ear placement. Rear drives

well from behind moving fluently around the ring today with her handler.

2nd Purdy & Simpson. Waldershelf Drama Queen

At 13 months old this girl is quite mature for her age. She has correct almond shaped eyes and

dentition. Her chest is developing well. She has a good level topline on the move and she has good

reach and drive. Shown in good coat and condition.

Class 19 Maiden Bitch (1,0)

Class 20 Novice Bitch (0)

Class 21 Graduate Bitch (2,1)

1st Purdy & Simpson. Waldershelf Drama Queen ( as above -2nd yearling bitch)

Class 22 Post Graduate Bitch (4,3)

1st Wood. Oskevabern Hellraiser JW

Almost 3 year old girl with a lovely feminine head correct almond shaped eyes. Front developing

nicely with good catlike feet and good front angulation. Good spring of ribs and a level topline.

Moved smoothly around the ring.

2nd Purdy & Simpson. Waldershelf Drama Queen

( as above -2nd yearling bitch & Post Graduate Bitch)

3rd Horn. Westolincar Born and Bred

Class 23 Limit Bitch (1)

1st Wood Oskevabern Hocus Pocus

Almost 3 year old medium size bitch. Nice feminine head with nice eyes, ears. Developed chest with

good front and rear angulation. Level topline and correct tail carriage on the move. Handled well

today & presented in good condition.

Class 24 Open Bitch (6,4)

1st Green & English Ch Waldershelf Gin & Tonic

4 year old girl feminine head, nice brown almond shaped eyes, well defined stop, neck of medium

length. Lovely broad chest and tight catlike feet, compact body and well sprung ribs. She moved out

well on the move shown in excellent condition.

2nd Worrall. Fortonpark Sweet Dreams at Oakbern

This 6 year old bitch with a strong flat skull, dark eyes and well fitted eyelids, complete scissor bite

and medium neck. Pleasing depth of chest and a compact body. Shown in good coat and condition

well handled to get the best out of her. Preferred movement of my class winner today.

3rd Rossall. Stormberne Go Classical

Res Baldwin. Ch Fortonpark Chase that Dream

Class 25 Brace (1)

1st Rossall

I believe it was the first time these two girls have been in a brace together and they moved perfectly

well together keeping the same pace as their handler. They were both in lovely coat and condition

handled expertly on the day.

Best Bitch - Green & English Ch Waldershelf Gin & Tonic

Reserve Best Bitch - Worrall. Fortonpark Sweet Dreams at Oakbern

Best Puppy Bitch - Givens & Reid. Fortonpark Hot Pink

Best Veteran Bitch - Wright & Kirk. Ch/Int/Ir/Fr/Rom/Rom GCH Objet D’Art Du Hameau De Baika

avec Roesilbern JW (Imp FRA)

Best in Show - Manix & English. Ch Waldershelf Bjorn to be King JW ShCEx OSW

Reserve Best in Show - Givens & Reid. Fortonpark Senator at Mytrue

Best Puppy in Show - Givens & Reid. Fortonpark Hot Pink

Best Veteran in show - Bird. Ch Cullumbern Milano JW ShCEx OSW

Michelle Copeland