Belfast Dog Show Society

Belfast Championship Show, 26th September 2026.

Firstly, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the committee of Belfast Dog Show Society for the honour of being invited to judge at their Championship Show and for the warm hospitality extended to me. My particular thanks go to my steward, Lana, who did an excellent job and kept the ring running smoothly and efficiently.

I would also like to thank all the exhibitors who entered their dogs for my consideration and for the sporting manner in which my decisions were received. I was very pleased with the overall quality of the entry, which included some outstanding dogs and bitches. I found no particular areas of major concern within the breed, although high tail carriage appears to be becoming prevalent within the breed and is an aspect that requires attention. Some exhibits would have benefitted from being presented in a fitter condition. Temperaments throughout were exemplary and it was a pleasure to see such confident dogs on the ring.

PD 1

1st Brockmar Hot Shot (Mr RF Farrely). 

A promising, well-balanced black brindle puppy of 10 months who stood alone. He has a good head shape with nice dark eyes, neat ears and a keen expression. He has a level topline which is held both on the move and standing. Plenty of bone and substance, a promising puppy who should develop into a handsome adult.

JD 2 (0)

1st Jacobeaus The Legacy. (Mr C & Mrs S & Miss K Kerry & Houwaart & Daley)

Standard size black brindle dog whom I have long admired; he has a strong masculine head with correct length of muzzle, the darkest round eyes and neat ear carriage, which all contribute to give him a wicked expression. He has a wide, straight front with good bone, strong pasterns and neat feet, A good reach of neck, ample rib, a level topline and short back. His well-muscled hindquarters, complete with a good bend of stifle, give a balanced and powerful appearance along with a gleaming coat. He moved with drive, maintaining a correct tail carriage. A quality dog whom I was pleased to award the RDCC   

2nd Bullscaff Premier Boy ( Mr M Ryan)

A powerful black brindle dog with a strong head and good length of muzzle, although I would prefer a tighter lip. He is well boned with good angulation but is longer in the back than the first dog

YD 3 (0)

1st Lackyle Fioch Dubh ( Mr J & J Mccarthy & Byrnes) 

An impressive black brindle dog with a white blaze, clean head with piercing dark eyes, deep through with a strong muzzle, nice tight lips and a perfect bite. Straight front of good width and depth. Well-sprung ribs, level topline, correct tailset, shown in fit, hard condition with a nice tuck up on the loins. Moved soundly both ways, I seriously considered him in the challenge.

2nd Dekayro’s Eye of The Tiger ((Miss C L Seymour) 

Standard-sized brindle dog slightly smaller than the winner with pleasing head, small rose ears, distinct stop and good underjaw. Straight in front with good bone and well-ribbed, moved with drive. I just preferred the length of body on the winner.

3rd Ir Ch Noucamp Cast No Shadow at Floodstaff (Mr J Flood)

ND 2(0)

1st Noucamp The Egyptian King (Mr J &Mr K Pigott & Murphy) Black brindle dog with good pigmentation, a strong head, neat ears and correct bite. Strong neck with a wide front and neat feet. Well-sprung rib, moved and handled well. 

2nd Remstaff Geomagnetic Storm (Mrs N Windsor Smith)

Red and white dog with a strong head and pleasing expression enhanced by dark round eyes. He has good width of front and a level topline. Slightly heavier in build than the winner. He moved reasonably well, a happy dog who clearly enjoyed his day in the ring.

GD 1(0)

1st Noucamp the Hooligan (Mr J &Mr K Pigott & Murphy)

Black brindle with a strong head, neat rose ears and dark eyes. He has a deep broad front with plenty of width and neat feet. He holds a level topline and is in good condition, well presented and shown to advantage.

PGD 5 (1)

1st Happystaff Hakuna Matata (Mrs NJ Buchan) 

Brindle dog that is well constructed and showed really well. He has a pleasing head shape with clean lips and correct dentition. Level topline, light in loin, good bend of stifle; moved well with reach and drive. I would have preferred a better tail carriage, but he well deserved his place.

2nd Wellstaff Young Warrior JW (Mr K & Mrs L Wells) Standard-sized black brindle dog who showed well, Strong masculine head with well-set dark eyes, neat rose ears and tight lips. Straight front with good depth of brisket. Held his topline on the move. I just preferred the overall balance of the first. 

3rd Lackyle Deamha Dorcha (Mr G Murphy)

LD 5(0)

1st Lackyle Eagran Teoranta (Mr J Byrnes)

A standard size black brindle with a lovely expression, correct muzzle to skull ratio, tight lips and correct bite, neat ears and dark eyes. He has a good length of neck, well-laid shoulders and a level topline. Short coupled with sufficient rib, presented in hard muscular condition and moved with drive and purpose

2nd Kirstaff The First Avenger JW (Miss G Kirk)

Red dog with a black mask, strong head, dark, round eyes and neat ears. He has a straight front and a good depth of brisket and sufficient spring of rib with a close-coupled body, Well angulated muscular hindquarters, presented in in tip top condition with a good short coat and fit condition; he moved purposefully, showing strength and drive.

3rd Aixit Baron Moley ( Miss K M Mackay)

OD 8 (1)

1st Waystaff Strike Action (Mr PT & Mrs EA Stanway) 

Red and white pied dog who caught my eye the moment he entered the ring; he is full of breed type, with a well-shaped head, a clearly defined stop and the darkest of eyes. Neat, well-placed ears, muzzle of correct length and a strong underjaw, tight lips and large teeth. He has a broad deep front. A strong neck flowing into well-laid shoulders and a good front with well-padded feet. His ribs are well sprung, and he maintains a level topline. He moved with drive, presented in fit, hard condition, expertly handled. A dog of quality, I was pleased to award him the DCC.

2nd Rhebelstaff Hunky Dory (Mr A & Mrs G Duncan)

Another dog that impressed me greatly; he is a top-sized black brindle. He possesses a strong head with correct skull to muzzle ratio, correct bite, dark round eyes and well set rose ears. Good straight front, well-laid shoulders, and a well-balanced body complemented by well-defined hindquarters moved well and showed to advantage.

3rd Ch Northstaff Nightmare JW ( Mrs K Mr S & Miss J Wilson)

VD 2 (0)

1st Elchansa Hotshot ( Mrs A Johnson) 

A standard black brindle of 8 years of age, a lovely veteran who still has a good head, perfect bite and a lovely expression. Nice straight front, short coupled with a level topline and good tail carriage. Fit and still in excellent condition, moved and showed well.

  2nd Tillcarr Fire Starter (Mrs E A Preston)

9 year old black brindle and white, bigger than the first; he has a shapely head with a good length of muzzle, level topline and good angulation throughout. Still well muscled and in lovely condition, a credit to his owner, moved and handled well.

SBD 2 (0)

 1st Aixit Baron Moley ( Miss K M Mackay) 

Black brindle dog who was placed 3rd in limit he has a pleasing expression, good head, dark eyes, neat ears, good front with plenty of bone, tight feet, a level topline, a good bend of stifle, short coupled and moved well. BSB in breed and pleased to see he was awarded Group 2

2nd Tyneview Rizzius Lusso (Miss N Walbey)

Brindle with white chest and feet, he is a compact dog with a clean head, correct length of muzzle and a well-constructed body. Topline level and sufficient rib, moved and handled well.

MPB 4 (0)

1st Laochra Realta Dubh ( Mr J & Mrs J Macarthy)

A lovely black brindle of 6 months with an attractive head, dark eyes, a well-defined skull, beautiful rose ears and a pleasing expression. Her front is developing nicely; she has good bone and substance for her age, a level topline, good body proportions, and a pleasing tail set. She moved and showed well. A confident puppy with plenty of quality and potential; a well-deserved BPIB. Good luck with her in the future

2nd Waystaff Love Conquers All (Mr PT & Mrs EA Stanway) 

Red and white pied, more mature than the first; she has rose ears, correct bite, and a good muzzle length, a nice straight front, neat feet, and a level topline. Shown in good condition; I just preferred the body proportions of the first.

3rd Battlestaff Pickle (Mr D Constant)

PB 5 (0)

1st Waystaff Love conquers All (Mr PT & Mrs EA Stanway)

See 2nd M Puppy

2nd Noucamp The Enchantress (Mr J Flood)

 A well-balanced Black brindle bitch with a typical head shape set off with neat ears, dark eyes and a clean lip. Straight front with enough depth of brisket, level topline and well-angulated hindquarters, shown well.

3rd Jodels Layla with Tyneview ( Mrs D & Miss Jamieson-Bramley & Walbey)

JB 3(0)

1st Tariel Amazing Grace JW ( Miss S & Miss J Hirst & Bibby)

A quality black brindle bitch who is well balanced throughout has a lovely head shape set off with the neatest rose ears and a dark eye. Excellent front with ample bone and depth to brisket, well-sprung rib and a level topline. Coat smooth, short and close, moved well and shown to advantage.

2nd Bethaleese’s Dammit Janet by Tillcarr ( Mrs K & Mr M Johnson)

Black brindle bitch who is maturing nicely, well balanced and feminine; she has a lovely clean head, neat ears and dark eyes, close-coupled body with a nice depth of brisket and spring of rib. Moved freely

3rd Noucamp The Enchantress (Mr J Flood)

YB 3(1)

1st Bullrichs Knock It Off at Jamnloz (imp Deu) JW (Mr J & Dr L Ford) 

Red with a white blaze and a dark mask, she is a bitch of quality who conforms to the breed standard so well, excellent pigmentation throughout, with a pleasing feminine head, with sufficient strength, well-set rose ears and dark round eyes, good length of muzzle with a strong underjaw. Well boned straight forelegs, a deep brisket and a level topline flowing through to well-muscled hindquarters and well-set tail. Presented in hard fit condition, she moved as one with her handler, a worthy winner, and I was delighted to award her the BCC & BOB.   

2nd Aymstaff Slainte at Cilledoire ( Mr A Quigley)

Standard size, black brindle with a strong but feminine head shape, dark, well-placed eyes, correct muzzle to skull ratio and scissor bite. Clean front and good feet, level topline, shown well. She was unlucky to meet the winner.

NB 1 (0)

1st Jodels Layla with Tyneview ( Mrs D & Miss Jamieson-Bramley & Walbey)

Red bitch with a white blaze and feet, 3rd in puppy; she has a strong, broad head with a pronounced stop and dark eyes. Well 

GB 1 (0)

1st Daisy Duke Mooncake Von Der Rennstadt (imp Deu) (Ms S Seaton)

Black brindle who showed well; she has a pleasing head shape, dark pigmentation and a well-constructed front. moved ok, and with a little more condition, her overall balance could be improved.

PGB 1(0)

1st Northstaff The Iron Lady ( Mrs k & Mr S & Miss J Wilson)

Feminine black brindle bitch with correct muzzle to skull proportions, tight lips, neat ears and correct scissor bite. Straight front, sufficient spring of rib. Shown well, but unfortunately she was a little unsettled on the move today.

LB 14 (2)

1st Stormnoir Black Dahlia ( Miss R Patterson)

Black brindle presented in excellent condition; she has a beautiful head with a well-defined stop, dark eyes, rose ears and a lovely expression. Well-boned, straight front with strong pasterns and tight, well-padded feet. Level topline, good bend of stifle and correct tail carriage. Moved out well, shown in hard fit condition; pleased to award her the RBCC

2nd Metalbull Black Pearl ( Rochelle & Kirk)

Brindle and white bitch with a strong feminine head, dark piercing eyes, neat ears. Good length of muzzle, strong neck, straight front and a good spring of rib. Well angulated rear quarters, level topline, both standing and on the move. Showed well throughout.

3rd Crowstaff Lakeland Girl (Mr D Crawford)

OB 16 (5)

1st Ch Elchansa Under Your Spell at Knockon JW (Mr C & Mrs K & Mrs L Liggins & Curd)

A top class black brindle bitch that I have always admired; she fits the standard so well she has a nice shaped head with dark round eyes, rose ears and correct length of muzzle. Straight front with strong pasterns and nice tight feet. Well-balanced body with a correct topline and tailset, well-defined rear quarters. Moved and shown well

2nd Ch Alshancorn Says Who JW (Mr A & Mrs M Gallagher)

Black brindle with white on chest, she has a powerful head with a distinct stop, strong underjaw, well-placed rose ears. Straight, strong front with plenty of forechest, fit condition; she moved with drive and was shown well.

3rd Ir CH Lackyle Realta Loiscneach (IKC) (Mr J Byrnes)

VB 2 (0)

1st Ch Elchansa Once Upon A Time (Mrs A Johnson)

Black brindle bitch who is still in excellent condition; she has a nice head shape with the neatest of ears and a lovely expression. Good all-round body shape with a level topline. She showed beautifully to take BVIB.

2nd Kargonstaff Kokoro VW ( Mr P & Mrs J Moffat)

Black brindle of 9½ years of age; she still has a lovely head and expression, good front and feet and a nice spring of rib; moved and handled well.

SBB 1 (0)

1st Mc Performance Asta La Vista Baby (Miss K M Mackay)

Black brindle of 9 months of age, she still has a lot of maturing to do but is a confident puppy who moved out well, showing a level topline. 

Penny Funnell (Powerpack)