Manchester Dog Show Society

MANCHESTER CHAMPIONSHIP DOG SHOW 2026 – 18th January 2026

Whippets

Judge: Mr Rob Wheeler

Thank you to the officers and committee of Manchester Dog Show for the invitation. I was initially

disappointed that we were scheduled to be in the pavilion, as I much prefer the atmosphere of a

general championship show with other breeds; however, it worked very well. Thank you for the

opportunity to go over your lovely dogs. There were some difficult decisions in several classes and I

was delighted with my overall winners and with the sportsmanship shown.

A big thanks to the lovely steward who was super helpful!

BEST OF BREED : 7440 TURNER, Mr Desmond & TURNER, Mrs Anita Gilnockie Kinda Cool

Dog CC : 7395 LUTHER, Miss Charlotte & BUCKLAND, Mr Nathan Tervanty Dragon Master At

Bonnarfyfe JW

Res Dog CC : 7364 GRISOLI, Ms L Loroli Devil's Stone Jw

Bitch CC : 7440 TURNER, Mr Desmond & TURNER, Mrs Anita Gilnockie Kinda Cool

Res Bitch CC : 7372 JOHNSTON, Mrs Helen & WILSON, Mr Jake Danluke Don't I Know It JW

Best Puppy : 7351 FRICK, Mrs. Karin Cherubim's Royal Talismann

Best Veteran : 7433 SPADEMAN, Mrs Fiona & MYCROFT, Mrs Susan & MORRIS, Ch

Crosscop Let It Shine For Supeta JW OSW

Best Special Beginner : 7430 SKINNER, Mrs K Whitesquall Mionetto

Class 2665 SBD (11 Entries) Abs: 3

1st: 7438 TITT, Mr & Mrs J & S & TITT, Mrs Sadie / Whitesquall Superiore – This dog won the class

on overall construction and shape, stood, he really is quite a picture, great for size, masculine yet

elegant, could have a bit more condition. Liked his front construction with a matching rear, excelled

in profile, although often moved too fast, which made the dog fond of his tail.

2nd: 7347 FLEMING, Mrs Lucy Flerrow Watergrove Wonders – Bigger all through than 1 but in

excellent, muscular condition, which I appreciated. Handsome head, OK for neck, clean shoulder

and a very deep chest, well-muscled rear allowed him to move well and with accuracy.

3rd: 7331 BROOKS, Mrs S & BROOKS, Mr M Collooney For Your Eyes Only JW

Res: 7311 BAYLEY, Mrs Lauren Elizabeth & BAYLEY, Mr Ian Wolfscastle Mr Luva Luva At

Hengilfach

VHC: 7434 SPICER, Mrs Dorothy & SPICER, Mr Andrew Jothryn Muchacho

Class 2666 MPD (11 Entries) Abs: 4

1st: 7351 FRICK, Mrs. Karin Cherubim's Royal Talismann – Absolutely loved this young boy, great

for moderation and balance, super lean head, good neck to shoulder, good infill for one so young,

deep chest, spot on for size and bone, best mover of the class, moved with purpose and style.

Seriously thought about him for the RCC. Best Puppy.

2nd: 7341 DILLON, Miss M Citycroft Not My First Rodeo At Runforest – Another nice boy although

entirely different make and shape. He has real presence and is very upstanding and very

handsome, always made the best of himself, gorgeous head and expression, good for neck and

shoulder, not quite the angulation up front of 1, lovely body and condition. On the move he was very

precise up and back and great in profile, he was unlucky to meet 1 today. Will surely go on to have

a great career.

3rd: 7336 CHIPPENDALE, Mrs Gillian Southpoint Yes You With Chippwhipp (imp Prt)

Res: 7370 JOHNSTON, Mrs H & WILSON, Mr Jake & DUDDELL, Ms Jo Danluke Duct And Tucked

VHC: 7419 REES, Mr Kevin James & JONES, Mrs Karen AKC / Collooney Speak Of The Devil

(Fal)

Class 2667 PD (12 Entries) Abs: 5

1st: 7341 DILLON, Miss M Citycroft Not My First Rodeo At Runforest

2nd: 7311 BAYLEY, Mrs Lauren Elizabeth & BAYLEY, Mr Ian Wolfscastle Mr Luva Luva At

Hengilfach – Much steadier this time, Good for size, attractive hear and correct ears, little forward in

shoulder, good depth of chest, nice feet. Liked his matching angulation and soundness moving.

3rd: 7370 JOHNSTON, Mrs H & WILSON, Mr Jake & DUDDELL, Ms Jo Danluke Duct And Tucked

Res: 7329 BRODIE, Miss Zoe Louise Sarah & OWEN, Miss Ebony Wolfscastle Eazy Luva

VHC: 7309 ARNOLD, Miss A A Aberlark Midget Gem

Class 2668 JD (6 Entries) Abs: 1 –

1st: 7398 MALLINSON, Mrs Ellen & MALLINSON, Miss Lucy Edenwhip Oregano JW – I thought

this dog was masculine with strength with enough elegance still, wouldn’t want him any bigger

though. Very nice to go over and this won him the class, super head, good ear set, nice neck to

clean shoulders, great body condition, Impressive on the move, went with purpose and stride.

2nd: 7350 FOXWELL, Miss Jade Cobyco Capture The Look At Redfoxia – Really liked this boy and

appreciated his ideal size very much. Not quite the front angles of 1 but excellent proportions. Nice

to go over with clean shoulders and depth of chest, moderate throughout, correct tail set. Good

moving dog, just not the profile movement of 1.

3rd: 7377 LAHOOD, Mrs Therri Starceylon Polifemo

Res: 7385 LEVERETT, Mrs Sarah Jane Whippiness Eyes Down

VHC: 7337 COLE, Mrs Pauline Burglade Bow And Arrow For Whipwey

Class 2669 YD (12 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: 7395 LUTHER, Miss Charlotte & BUCKLAND, Mr Nathan Tervanty Dragon Master At

Bonnarfyfe JW – My dog of the day, he combines everything I want in a whippet, spot on for size,

masculine but had real style and elegance. Good head, prefer smaller ears, lovely over the withers,

deep chest. On the move up and back he is accurate and in profile outstanding, goes around the

ring with such style, almost pointing his toes on the move. Dog CC.

2nd: 7320 BLACKBURN, Mrs Andrea & BLACKBURN, Ms Laura Mazargo Whole Lotta Trouble –

Another nice boy unlucky to meet 1. Not quite the front assembly of 1 but so much to like,

masculine, stylish with a lovely headpiece, good for length of neck and well ribbed, everything fitted

together. When moved at the right speed he is accurate and super in profile – lovely dog!

3rd: 7411 POOLE, Mr George & WINKLEY-BALMER, Mr James & WINK Shalune Frills N' Spills

For Edenwhip

Res: 7347 FLEMING, Mrs Lucy Flerrow Watergrove Wonders

VHC: 7385 LEVERETT, Mrs Sarah Jane Whippiness Eyes Down

Class 2670 PGD (6 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 7331 BROOKS, Mrs S & BROOKS, Mr M Collooney For Your Eyes Only JW – Was my initial

winner of the SBD class but didn’t look like he wanted to be there. In this class he had settled. He is

spot on for size, not a hint of coarseness, very moderate and for a dog, has some lovely curves on

him. Straight front, slightly upright in upper arm, good body, deep chest. Moved with perfect footfall

and well enough in profile. There is a lot to like about this dog.

2nd: 7333 BURTON, Mr Kevin Ballenbreich Harris JW – Another boy super for size, the kindest

expression with lean head, good over the neck and shoulder, nice spring of pasterns and neat feet.

He moved very well up and back and with enough stride in profile.

3rd: 7418 REES, Mr Kevin James & JONES, Mrs Karen Kierpark Devil In Disguise

Res: 7425 SALKELD, Ms Liz & GRAHAM, Mrs Jane Dalerafenn River Of Dreams

VHC: 7349 FOXWELL, Miss Jade Barnesmore The Lion King Of Redfoxia

Class 2671 LD (12 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: 7364 GRISOLI, Ms L Loroli Devil's Stone Jw – A well know dog to me and one that I admired

many times, he ticked all the right boxes for correct size and shape whilst maintaining masculinity.

super head and expression, smooth over the shoulders, lovely body condition, held his shape well

stood and moving. On the move, he is accurate and lovely in profile, just goes a bit wide behind for

perfection but fully deserved his RCC.

2nd: 7357 GLITHERO, Mr P R & GLITHERO, Mrs S & PHILO, Ms S R Palmik Against All Odds For

Coppershell – Close up to 1 although quite different. He’s a bit bigger all through than 1, handsome

head and good for neck, less upper arm than 1, super body and ribbing, good depth of chest, better

underline than 1. Another very good moving dog, perfectly parallel on the up and back and good in

profile.

3rd: 7420 RICHARDS, Mr N J & D N Richclass From Here On Out

Res: 7307 ALLANSSON, Miss C & MACDONALD, Mr R Zoraden Simply The Zest Of Macalldon

JW

VHC: 7435 SPICER, Mrs Dorothy & SPICER, Mr Andrew Jothryn Parti Time

Class 2672 OD (9 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: 7455 YACOBY WRIGHT, Mrs Lynn Ch Cobyco Catch Your Eye – This handsome fawn who

needs no introduction won the class on construction, everything is so well put together, he’s

moderate but with good and matching front and rear angulation, well laid shoulder, good depth of

chest and in fill, strong rear quarters. He’s very accurate on the move, loves his handler! Very

worthy of all the considerable winning he has done.

2nd: 7374 JONES, Mrs K J Jones Kathryn J & JONES, Mr John D Jothryn Johnny Be Good JW –

Loved this attractive brindle for size compared to 1, still very masculine but fits together nicely.

Handsome head, nice slow from neck to shoulder, well ribbed, straight front, good feet. He’s an

ultra-moderate dog, would personally prefer a less weight on him to be shown to advantage.

Excellent on the move, parallel and good in profile.

3rd: 7305 AHRENS, Mrs Bitte & PRIMAVERA, Mr Pierluigi It Ch Sobers Ilchester

Res: 7410 POOLE, Mr George & MORRIS, Mrs Leigh & WADDELL, Mr Falconcrag Match Maker At

Crosscop

VHC: 7402 MUZZETTO, Mr Lorenzo Uptempo Buscadero At Scala Pacina

Class 2673 VD (4 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 7306 ALLANSSON, Miss C & MACDONALD, Mr R Jasarat Salted Caramel Of Macalldon JW –

A dog I have never seen before and I was impressed by his presence and the way he carried

himself, handsome head, lovely for neck, clean shoulders and enough upper arm, great for

condition! On the move, he moved as well as some of the young ones and really looked to be

enjoying it too!

2nd: 7412 PRICE, Ms C A Ch Wheelspin Silver Shadow Among Silkdance JW VW – A nice

moderate fawn boy, well worthy of his title. Super head, ok for neck, shoulders well back, straight

front and nice feet. Holds a good shape stood and although accurate on the move, was a little lack

lustre and looked fed up.

3rd: 7315 BIRCH, Miss Melanie Bethwill Time For Change

Res:

VHC:

Class 2674 SBB (18 Entries) Abs: 4

1st: 7430 SKINNER, Mrs K Whitesquall Mionetto – winner of this class on basic construction alone.

She’s nicely put together, although I would prefer her lighter. Sweet expression with good ears,

lovely through neck and shoulder, good ribbing and deep chest, one who held her shape stood and

moving. On the move, because of the lead position, was tilting her head at times and at others,

looking for her bait, when she settled, she was accurate and true. Best Special Beginner.

2nd: 7376 KERR, Miss Rebecca Elizabeth Udalie Du Menuel Galopin (Imp) Fra – Different build to

1 but I liked her elegance and shapely curves. Softest feminine expression on a correct head, good

for neck, OK in upper arm, very good top and underline, well-muscled rear which she used to

advantage on the move.

3rd: 7407 POLLINGTON, Miss Amanda Pietra Of Trefilio Part Of Your World Naf Taf

Res: 7319 BIRCH, Miss Melanie Bethwill Shine On Bean

VHC: 7326 BOWYER, Mrs Gillian Mary Crosscop Arabella (bc3)

Class 2675 MPB (19 Entries) Abs: 4 – Some very nice babies in this class.

1st: 7371 JOHNSTON, Mrs Helen & WILSON, Mr Jake Danluke Legs Eleven – This 6 month old

fawn really made me smile, she is everything I would want a baby at this age to be, ultra feminine

with a beautiful expression, great for neck and well laid shoulder with the lovely smooth transition

between the 2, nice depth for one so young, really strong rear assembly and stood, you can she

has plenty of scope. She was so accurate on the move and importantly, looked to be really enjoying

herself. Certainly, one to watch for the future. BPB.

2nd: 7348 FORRESTER, Mr Tim & MACFARLANE, Miss Nancy Collooney Anytime Anyplace At

Finix – This was another very promising baby, very close up to 1. The most striking pale brindle and

again, like the winner, spot on for size and very feminine. Loved the head on this one, lean with

good ears and expression, good neck, shoulders well back, nice shape already, although handler

sometimes was struggling to present this stood, on the move, she really came alive with excellent

profile movement, heartening to see another pup looking like she really enjoyed herself.

3rd: 7346 ELLIS, Mr T K Silkridge Silhouette Over Railfield

Res: 7451 WHITEHEAD, Mrs Jo & SMITH, Miss Rachel Citycroft Lone Star

VHC: 7407 POLLINGTON, Miss Amanda Pietra Of Trefilio Part Of Your World Naf Taf

Class 2676 PB (18 Entries) Abs: 5

1st: 7371 JOHNSTON, Mrs Helen & WILSON, Mr Jake Danluke Legs Eleven

2nd: 7363 GREEN, Mr R K & RATCLIFFE, Miss J Crosscop More Than Words For Arrodare – Very

pretty fawn bitch, quite different to 1, super for size and already a very curvy girl! Sweet and

feminine head, good for neck and shoulder, lovely top and underline, she is a quiet mover, but done

with great accuracy. Unlucky to meet 1.

3rd: 7453 ROTH-BROWN, Mrs Dee Edenwhip Daydream Believer

Res: 7338 COOPER, Miss Lauren & COOPER, Miss Leightan-Jem Ballauren's You Got It

VHC: 7324 ELIASCH, Mrs A J Angele Des Dalmats De La Pierre Savree Cavebrown (

Class 2677 JB (7 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: 7401 MORRIS, Mrs L D & WADDELL, Mr GEORGE & SPADEMAN, Ch Crosscop Temptation

To Supeta – A very exciting and striking pale brindle girl. She has the most gorgeous lean head,

with correct ear set, great for neck, straight front. Lovely and smooth over the withers, none of those

harsh angles. Good depth of chest, super body condition. Loved her overall balance and symmetry.

On the move she was accurate up and back and super in profile. Very well handled, dog and owner

respecting each other. She was in my mind for top honours, in the challenge she looked her age,

exactly how she should, and gave way to the maturity of the 2 open winners.

2nd: 7358 GORE, Mrs Helen Silkridge Brighter Vision For Helsim – I liked this one a lot and had

many lovely points, loved her head, good length of neck, well laid shoulders, OK in upper arm.

Curvy enough stood, lost a little of that on the move but moved out well and with accuracy.

3rd: 7338 COOPER, Miss Lauren & COOPER, Miss Leightan-Jem Ballauren's You Got It

Res: 7417 PYE, Mr J R Lolani Under The Influence Of Perromono

VHC: 7439 TRIGG, Miss Sian & WALTON, Mr Samuel Rosalie Beth

Class 2678 YB (13 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: 7456 YACOBY WRIGHT, Mrs Lynn Cobyco Capture The Moment – This attractive brindle

quietly came in and done her thing in the ring. Absolutely spot on for size, feminine and with curves.

Super lean head, good for neck, well laid shoulder, good depth of chest for age, lovely curves stood

and moving. She effortlessly went around the ring, parallel on the up and back and good reach in

profile. I am sure she will go on to make up.

2nd: 7369 HOWGATE, Mr M & HULL, Ms Y Tervanty Dragon Song At Palmik – Very attractive pale

fawn girl, very different in type and shape to 1 and more of her to go over. Another very willing girl,

sweet/feminine expression on a typical head, nice neck to shoulder, very well bodied, moderate

throughout, strong rear quarters, which she used in the move. Another good moving bitch just

preferred the elegance of 1.

3rd: 7437 THOMAS, Ms M Bowdonia Elphaba

Res: 7454 WOOD, Mrs N Edenwhip Harvest Moon

VHC: 7318 BIRCH, Miss Melanie Bethwill Shine On Pip

Class 2679 PGB (10 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 7430 SKINNER, Mrs K Whitesquall Mionetto

2nd: 7445 UGGERI, Miss L Five Star Ladies Soulad By Bohosoul – Very close up to 1, could have

gone either way. I Loved her size and curves and that’s a great place to start for a whippet bitch.

She has a lovely head, correct ears, good for neck, lovely body condition. I did prefer her elegance

to the winner and although she moved very well at times, she was a bit unsettled on the up and

back today.

3rd: 7424 SALKELD, Ms Liz & GRAHAM, Mrs Jane Dalerafenn Follow A Dream JW

Res: 7353 FRY, Mr John Jothryn Rebelled In Joy

VHC: 7421 ROBINSON, Miss Tracy Whippiness Tornado Takeoff

Class 2680 LB (13 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: 7436 THOMAS, Ms M Bowdonia Sky Full Of Stars JW – Put in the best performance in this

class, another very correct sized bitch whilst maintaining substance and femininity. Everything fitted

together well, straight front with good in fill, deep chest and held her shape very well. Not the

biggest mover in profile but when she does move it’s with accuracy and purpose.

2nd: 7394 LONGHURST, Mrs & Miss Angela & Abbeygail Abbeyhurst Dancing Queen JW – Totally

different type and shape to winner and one I have liled before. I still score her highly for that balance

of elegance and athleticism. I think she creates a real picture stood, higher on leg, which helps with

the picture. Lovely typical whippet head, great for neck, good shoulders, deep chest and super

condition. Good moving girl, just went a little close today.

3rd: 7444 UGGERI, Miss L Bohosoul Bewitched

Res: 7361 GREEN, Mr R K & RATCLIFFE, Miss J Crosscop Take On Me Arrodare

VHC: 7441 TYSON, Mr Craig & TYSON, Mrs Louise & TYSON, Miss Starceylon Regina Di Quadri

JW

Class 2681 OB (10 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 7440 TURNER, Mr Desmond & TURNER, Mrs Anita Gilnockie Kinda Cool – What can I say

about this bitch, have often admired her ringside and I thought today, she gave the best possible

account of herself. Sometimes when construction, elegance, curves and style come together, you

get a whippet that stands out from the crowd for all the right reasons. She doesn’t disappoint under

examination either, best of heads, long neck, great layback of shoulder, depth of chest and infill,

ideal proportions throughout. On the move she shows precision up and back with the correct, long

and low movement the standard calls for, no picking her feet up here. She is quite simply a class

act! CC and Best of Breed.

2nd: 7372 JOHNSTON, Mrs Helen & WILSON, Mr Jake Danluke Don't I Know It JW – I thought this

girl looked the best I had seen her today and put in a great performance. She is very much the

athlete when you look at her, whilst still managing to maintain femineity and breed type. Strong

muscular neck, smooth over the shoulders, good in fill and super deep chest. Smooth over the

withers and croup, muscular strong rear quarters. She’s a great moving girl, true enough up and

back but really comes alive in profile. My RCC.

3rd: 7375 JONES, Mrs K J Jones Kathryn J & JONES, Mr John D Jothryn Manhattan Blonde JW

Res: 7368 HOWGATE, Mr M & HULL, Ms Y Ch Palmik Truth About Love JW

VHC: 7404 MYCROFT, Mrs S M & SPADEMAN, Mrs F S Ch Supeta's Little Darlin' JW OSW

Class 2682 VB (5 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: 7433 SPADEMAN, Mrs Fiona & MYCROFT, Mrs Susan & MORRIS, Ch Crosscop Let It Shine

For Supeta JW OSW – Not a lot more I can say about this well-known top winning girl, she is very

whippety having that balance of perfect size, plenty of curves moving and stood, all combined with

an appetite to want to show in her senior years. Best Veteran.

2nd: 7416 PYE, Mr J R Blusteren Midnight Ink At Perromono – A very moderate correct sized bitch,

really at one with her handler. Sweet head and expression, a little straight in angulation both ends

but at least it was balanced and matching. Good for chest depth and curves. Correct top and

underline. Nice footfall on the move.

3rd: 7380 LEATHART, Mrs Vanna Ringmore Hecate