Leeds City & District Canine Association

Leeds Championship Dog Show 2026

Afghan hounds. 

Judge Patricia Latimer. (Zharook)

I would like to say thank you to everyone who entered under me and to my two efficient stewards Tineke and Phil Gorman for keeping everything running smoothly.

My main concern of the day was that so many lacked muscle condition and some were painfully thin. However all coats were in beautiful condition.

Special beginner's Dog or Bitch (2)

1st. Reaney-Istani Miss Jackson At Andazraq’s 

Very Feminine Black Masked Gold. Beautiful Head eyes and expression. Good shoulders and well angulated hindquarters. Level topline She was steady on the move. For me she was too thin. I am sure as she matures more the weight will improve. 

Minor Puppy Dog – no entries

Puppy Dog ( 1)

1st Muirs – Unstoppable You’re Welcome ( Imp Swe )

A very lovely Black /Silver.. He appealed to me immediately...Beautiful, head,eyes and expression. Long lean head .Well laid shoulders with good return of upper arm Level topline and correct fall away. Well angulated hind quarters, Big feet. Ringed tail carried correctly on the move. He was enjoying his day out but when he actually settled I could see his movement was sound,. Litter brother to my Puppy bitch winner. Both of a beautiful type.

Junior Dog (2)

1st Moores - Cloudside Black Hawk.. My find of the day. 

CC and Best Of Breed

This 17 month old Black /Silver had everything I was looking for. He has a very beautiful long lean head with a slight roman nose , excellent eyes and expression .Long neck leading into excellent lay of shoulder a return of upper arm . Level topline with a good spring of rib and deep chest. Sound front .Excellent well angulated hindquarters with low hocks, that he used to advantage on the move. Good croup and ringed tail. He has such a long easy stride and was foot perfect with plenty of style. Well muscled and presented in good coat and condition. Today winning his 2nd CC .I am sure his 3rd is not far away.

2) Bastows - Cloudside Bright Flame of Karandikar

Shaded masked Red. Litter brother to the winner. I have liked this boy since I first saw him as a small puppy and I have not changed my mind about him. He also has a very elegant head with dark well shaped eyes. Long neck and excellent shoulder placement with good return of upper arm. Level topline and good spring of rib with deep chest. Well angulated hindquarters, Today he was not giving his best on the move whereas his brother just stood out for me.

Yearling Dog ( 5)

1st Boveys –Sitana Johnny Blaze at Karianka.

A very eye catching black masked Silver Grizzle who took my eye and I was not disappointed when going over him. He has such a beautiful head, eye and expression. Long neck into excellent shoulders and upper arm. Level topline with good spring of rib and deep chest. Well angulated hindquarters and low hocks, that he used to advantage on the move. Ringed tail. His stride was long and effortless. This won him the class over his litter brother. Presented in excellent coat and condition. I considered him for the res CC. One for the future.

2nd French - Sitana Silver Surfer at Zalmeerah

Litter brother to the 1st placed. They are very similar in make and shape. The same comments apply to this beautiful boy. There is no mistaking that they are related. He was presented in beautiful coat and condition. Today he was not so collected on the move. 

3rd –Trainor -Sitana Playing With Fire Gold litter brother to above,

Post Graduate dog ( 4)

1st Gleed & McPherson –Chinzaes Tartan Tiger

An outstanding Gold /brindle. I have admired this boy for a long time and was not disappointed when going over him. He has a beautiful long lean head with excellent eyes and expression. Long neck leading into well placed shoulders. Good return of upper arm. Level topline with good spring of rib and deep chest. Well angulated hindquarters .and low hocks. He moved with an easy long stride. Presented in excellent coat and condition. Litter brother to my bitch CC winner.

2nd Morrison McCormack & Lane – Sitana Ghost Rider to Tulak.

Gold, litter brother to my Yearling winners. He has a beautiful well shaped head with good eyes and expression. Long neck leading into excellent shoulder placement .Good return of upper arm. Level topline with good spring of rib and deep chest. Excellent hindquarters. Moved out well. Presented in excellent coat and condition.

3rd Hitch _ Zenduskas Amarillo JW. 

A favourite of mine. Unlucky to be in the same class as the above.

Limit dog(7)

1st Grays –Rhajikhan Walking On Water. Solidly made, aloof and dignified Brindle. Beautiful head and eyes and that expression! He looked right through me. Excellent shoulders and upper arm. Level topline with good spring of ribs and deep brisket. Well angulated hindquarters with low hocks, that he used well on the move. Correct fall away and ringed tail.He moved with ease, covering the ground with an easy long stride. For a bigger boy he is very light on his feet. Presented in good coat and condition.

2nd French – Sitana Moon Knight at Zameerah. Black / Tan. A big favourite of mine.

He has a fabulous head, eye and expression. Long neck into well laid shoulders and good return of upper arm. Sound front. Level topline and good spring of ribs. Good depth of chest. Well angulated hindquarters. Low hocks. Correctly carried ringed tail. I thought he would be my winner but today he wasn’t moving as well as I have seen him in the past. Presented in excellent coat and condition

3rd Gilchrist – Khawari Purple Rain

Open( 6)

1st – Thompson- Drishaun Rock Me Bay Gothica. 

 RES CC

My surprise of the day. I have watched this very beautiful black masked Gold grow from a very rangy, raw puppy into the beautiful boy he is today. He has a beautiful long lean head with well shaped eyes and good expression. Long neck into excellent shoulders. Level topline with good spring of ribs and depth of chest. Excellent hindquarters..Low hockes Correctly carried ringed tail.He moved out well covering the ground with ease. Sound both coming and going. Presented in excellent coat and condition. He is quite the showman.

2nd Della Rocca – Way Up Hendricks Gin.( It ) This brindle boy appealed to me as soon as I saw him. He has a very beautiful head with well shaped eyes and excellent expression. Long neck into excellent shoulders. Sound front. Level topline with a good spring of rib and deep brisket. Long well angulated hindquarters with low hock hocks. He moved out well covering the ground with ease. He has a certain style about him. Presented in excellent coat and condition.

3rd – Neilly – Ch Way Up Walker to Clouside (Imp ITA )

Veteran ( 3)

1st - Winters – Ch Pastari Lord Tennyson Tokando JW

Nearly all black 10 year old. Still proving he can keep up against the youngsters.  

Good head, eyes shape and expression. Long neck into good shoulders. Level topline with good spring of rib and deep chest. Well angulated hindquarters. Moved out well. Well presented. A credit to his owners.A very worthy Champion. 

2nd – Trainor – Tulak Fast And Furious.

 Upstanding shaded masked Gold. Good head and eyes. Typical expression. Good neck into good lay of shoulder and upper arm. Level topline leading into good shoulders and return of upper arm. Correct fall away and ringed tail. Well angulated hindquarters, Moved well. Well presented.

BITCHES

Minor Puppy Bitch ( 0)

Puppy Bitch (1)

1st - MCCloughlin - Unstoppable Colours Of The Wind of Zantescwtch

A very beautiful Black /Silver. Of the type I greatly admire. She has a very beautiful feminine head with dark well shaped eyes. Long neck into well laid shoulders with good return of upper arm. Level topline and good depth of chest .Ringed tail that she carries well She still need to fill out but that will come with maturity. Well angulated hindquarters, and low hocks. On the move she is sound coming and going with a good length of stride. She is very light on her feet.. Beautifully presented. I could quite easily taken her home. I was delighted to see her win the Hound Group puppy group. Congratulations.

Junior ( 3)

1st James – Cloudside Camomile at Simkhan . Litter sister to my BOB. 

Feminine shaded masked Gold. She also has a lovely lean head with dark well shaped eyes. Good neck into excellent shoulders. Good depth of chest and spring of ribs. Level topline and well angulated hind quarters, Moved out well covering the ground. In good coat and condition

2nd - Rearny –Istani Miss Jackson At Andazraqs - 1st in SB

3rd Hughes – Istani Liza Minnelli at Finkime

Yearling ( 3)

1st – Dare – Sitana The Eternal at Lakarnadream JW

A very feminine, elegant shaded masked Silver. I have liked her for sometime now.

She has a very beautiful feminine head with lovely dark well shaped eyes Long neck and excellent shoulders. Sound front. Level topline with good spring of ribs and deep chest.Well angulated hindquarters, Ringed tail carried correcrtly..She moves out well covering the ground. In beautiful coat and condition. She has a good future in front of her.

2nd Gunn and Cannon –Goldragon Bubble Bounce into Zhushkan JW ( imp Sp) Another feminine young lady.. A lovely one to go over. She has a feminine head and lovely dark eyes Long neck into well laid shoulders and good return of upper arm. Level topline with good spring of ribs and deep brisket. Moves out well covering the ground.

3rd- Hughes Forrester ,Nisbet.- Gezancol Finix Love Me Do,

P0st Graduate ( 5 ) 

1st Bloors – Pretty Infinity A touch Of Freedom at Pashtari  

A very feminine, elegant ,all black. Beautiful lean head with excellent eyes. Long neck leading into well laid shoulders and good return of upper arm. Level topline and well angulated hindquarters. Correct fall away and ringed ringed tail carried correcly.She moves sound and true. with an easy side gait. Beautifully presented,

2nd Sanghera – Sitana Beautiful Dreamer.

Another very feminine shaded masked silver. Beautiful head, eyes and expression. .Long strong neck leading into excellent shoulders. Sound front. Level topline with good spring of ribs and deep chest. Well angulated hindquarters, She carries herself well on the move and has along easy stride. Beautifully presented.

3rd - Humphreys – Drishaun Consider Me Taken.

Limit ( 5 )

1st Howie and Leitch – Chinzaes Touch Of Tartan. CC and BOS

I have loved this beautiful Black/Silver since I first saw her as a small puppy. I was delighted to actually get the chance to judge her. She has a very beautiful long lean head with well shaped dark eyes. Long neck and excellent shoulders. Sound front. Ringed tail. Level topline and a good spring of rib and good deep chest. Excellent hindquarters that she uses well on the move. She is sound coming and going and has really good length of stride. Beautifully presented. 

I am sure her 3rd CC will come soon.

2nd – Rhodes,Shavenera Garrard – Alaquadar Ariodante.( Imp Aus) Another young lady that I really admire. Very feminine black silver . She has a lovely head with dark well shaped eyes. Sound front. Long neck and excellent shoulders. Level topline with good spring of ribs and deep chest. Ringed tail. Long sweep of the hindquarters. Sound coming and going . Very light on her feet. Beautifully presented

3rd Edwards – Rhajikhan Aurora

Open ( 5)  

1st - Halls -Ch Saxonmill Magic Mirror. Very typical of her breeding. Well known Black that is the type and everything that I admire. Elegant head with good dark eyes and excellent expression. Long strong neck . Level topline and excellent shoulders and return of upper arm. Good spring of ribs and a deep chest. Ringed tail. Sound in front. Well angulated hindquarters Sound coming and going. She comes into her own when on the move. She is light on her feet and with a long easy stride. Always beautifully presented. Res CC

2nd – Sanghera – Ch Sitana Love and Thunder. JW.

A classic ,sparsely coated ,shaded masked Red of a beautiful type.

 What you see is what you get.

She has such an elegant long lean head with dark well shaped eyes. Long neck leading into excellent shoulders and return of upper arm. Sound front. Level topline and a good spring of rib with a deep chest. Correct croup and ringed tail carried correctly on the move. Well angulated hindquartes with low hocks. Her movement is sound both in front and back and she has a good length of stride. Although she is sparsely coated her coat was in good condition and she is well muscled. 

Well presented.

3rd – Nisbet,Forrester. Smith. –Ch Finix Just A Girl ( AI)

Veteran ( 3)

!st Noble & D Wilcox. Ch Aquas The Bitch Is Back At Bichoux JW ( Imp USA)

Best Veteran 

 8 year old and an old favourite of mine. The last time I judged her she went BPIS and I still love her. A very elegant shaded masked Gold. She has everything that I admire. Beautiful long lean head with dark well shaped eyes. Long neck and excellent shoulders. Level topline ,good spring of ribs and a good deep chest. Well angulated hindquarters, She is true in all directions on the move and has a good lengthy stride. A s always she was beautifully presented in good coat and condition.

2nd O’Donnel – Ch Drishaun Faith Is Like A Lily for Javidan. JW.

 Another one I have always liked. I needed 2 red cards, 8 year old Brindle. She is also very elegant with a beautiful head eye and expression .Long neck and excellent shoulders. Firm level topline with a good spring of ribs and depth of chest. Sound front. Well angulated hindquarters. She moved out well. Another beautifully presented. A worthy Champion.

Patricia Latimer ( Judge)