Paignton & District Fanciers' Association

PAIGNTON AND DISTRICT FANCIERS ASSOCIATION

31 JULY 2026 

DAY 1

SIBERIAN HUSKY

I really enjoyed my first time awarding CCs here today, overall, I was pleased with the quality and considering the heat all the exhibits moved out well and temperaments were excellent.

Also Thank you to my two super stewards who worked tirelessly all day,

SBD/B 2(0)

Two super examples of the breed both handled expertly by their young handlers and I was splitting hairs between them. Both are balanced with good angulations, length of body and muscle tone. 

Dumbarton’s Howlvalleys Lemon Drizzle JW. 22 month old Dog, slightly better on the move than 2nd Best SpB. Special Beg Group 1

Dumbarton’s Howlvalleys Cute Cookie. 10 month old Bitch, this young bitch just needs time to settle, lovely angulation just not as steady as 1st.

MPD 3(0)

Simms’ Arcticskies Woo Woo. 7 months old, developing well. Medium sized dog corrects amount of bone, good lay back shoulder, enough depth of chest at this age, firm back, with well-developed thigh muscles and well bent stifle, effortless gait, BPD & BPIB pleased to see him go Puppy Group 3

Taylor/Taylor-Morris’ Pelenrise Elements of Time. 8 months old, maturing slower and preferred 1st slightly easier movement and not quite the strength of body of 1st at moment but overall shape is there just needing time.

Ferretti/Cunningham’s Lyrvid The Last Bit of Cash.

PD 2(0)

Ranby/Hughes’ Siberiadrift Dark Night. 9 month old mature youngster, alert and paid attention whole time, masculine head, neck carried proudly, shoulders well laid back, chest fairly well developed, firm topline slightly sloping croup, well-muscled thighs with nice bend stifle, hocks firm, thick double coat. Very easy fluid gait.

Taylor/Taylor-Morris’ Pelenrise Elements of Time. 2nd MPD

JD 3(0)

Ranby/Hughes’ Siberiadrift Dark Night. Winner of Puppy

Samuels’ Clehatro Big Bang at Hazylights. Just over 12 months, nice overall shape, I just felt not quite the body condition of first which showed in his movement.

Morris’ Cwnhapus Denali.

YD 3(1)

Dumbarton’s Howlvalley’s Lemon Drizzle JW. This was my spe beg winner, this young dog has such a lovely overall shape, nothing is over done everything is moderate, he’s medium sized, moderate bone, head is finely chiseled with enough stop, obliquely set eyes, muscular neck, well laid shoulders, firm topline slightly sloping croup, stands parallel and on move he’s so light on feet, in challenge he was just so together. RDCC.

Morris’ Cwnhapus Denali. 3rd last class, another slower maturing dog, not quite the body condition as 1st 

PGD 3(0)

This was hardest class for me here; they were the two extremes. 

Hooley’s Dokkalfar’s I Am Groot. Just over 2 years old a lot leaner than I’d like but he had the better movement. 

Tinker’s Snowmist’s Eli at Lolotea JW (imp CAN). Also 2 years old, overall shape was good, and I have judged him as a puppy, today he’s carrying too much weight which made his movement erratic.

LD 6(0)

Goodall’s Cwnhapus Master of Whispers JW. 4 year old mature male, he had all the appearance of a dog who had the stamina to get you from A to B. medium size with moderate amount bone, masculine head enough stop, dark obliquely set eyes, erect well furred ears, nice arch of neck, good lay back of shoulders, chest just reaching elbow, legs parallel with flexible pasterns, body was firm with very slight tuck up, strong loin with well good rear angulation and hocks firm. Well cushioned feet, thick double coat, on the move he had lovely reach and drive that was smooth effortless, pleased to award him DCC.

Simms’ Seaqualina Echo of Light at Arcticskies JW. Just over 2 years old and very similar qualities to 1st, in end it was maturity that split them.

Stimpson’s Cwnhapus King In The North for Adellarz.

OD 6(1)

Super class I was splitting hairs. 

Simms’ Ch. Arcticskies The Chosen One JW ShCEx OSW. 4 year old who is shown in peak condition, lovely masculine head with super pigmentation, dark eyes, good length neck shoulders well laid, body firm, holding topline, well-muscled hindquarters, parallel going away and won this class one steady effortless gait.

Rogerson/Simms’ Ch. Arcticskies Fernando avec Kessem JW. 5 year old Another super fit dog bred by the same kennel as 1st. Today I didn’t think he moved quite so effortlessly as 1st 

Rees’ Amical Mosta.

VD 2(0)

Two lovely veteran males, neither looking their age, both in super condition.

Tinker’s Multi Ch. Zaltana Kiss My Paws at Lolotea JW ShCEx. 8 year old, just preferred his overall shape and movement.

Morris’ Ch. Cwnhapus Innoko JW ShCEx OSW. 7year old just not quite so fluid on move.

MPB 2(0)

Simms’ Seaqualina Pina Colada. Just 6 months old, feminine finely chiseled head, erect ears lovely arch to neck, sitting into her shoulders, good lay shoulder, just needs to fill out a bit in her body, but correct length to height, lovely hind angulations with medium amount bone all through gave her lovely easy movement, beautifully balanced. BPB

Ferretti’s Lyrvid Needs A Bit of Cash. Slightly older than 1st but not quite as confident, just needs time to settle.

PB 2(0)

Hughes’ Siberiadrift Black Beauty. Just 10 months nice overall shape, although slightly longer in body than 2nd, just felt she was slightly steadier on move.

Dumbarton’s Howlvalleys Cute Cookie. 2nd Special Beginners,

JB 2(0)

Taylor/Taylor-Morris’ Winter Melody I’ll Just Sit and Look Cute at Pelenrise. 17 month old, feminine head, defined stop, dark obliquely set eyes, nice ear placement, neck of medium length going into well-muscled shoulders well laid back, elbows close to chest, legs parallel, firm topline with slight tuck up, good rear angulation and well bent stifles, thickly padded feet. Smooth easy supple gait.

Samuels’ Clehatro Psychic Vortex at Hazylights. 17 month old loved her overall shape and balance, just lacked the muscle tone of 1st 

YB 2(0)

Two girls between coats and both still developing, 

Stimpson’s Arcticskies Forest Fairy at Adellarz JW. 2 years old, feminine bitch, would prefer better ear placement, but everything else was developing well, and she was lovely sound on move. 

Samuels’ Winter Melody Not That Dramatic Yet at Hazylights. Not as settled as 1st as mum rushed one class to next so didn’t get best from her today.  

PGB 3(1)

Gauntlett’s Eirakee’s You Go Glen Coco JW (AI) 22 months and going through her coat change but could see her lovely balanced outline, head in proportion to body, neck of good length lovely lay of shoulder, good spring rib, back firm, well-muscled hindquarters with well bent stifle, parallel going away and back. 

Trainer’s Sweet Honey Girl at Danameli JW (imp ITA).18 month old super feminine head with lovely erect ears, obliquely set eyes, moderate neck, shoulders well placed, rib back and loin, nice rear angulations, just not quite the reach and drive of 1st.

LB 6(1)

Simms’ Arcticskies Black Diva JW. Just coming up to 3 years old, when she entered ring she caught my eye and I wasn’t disappointed, she’s beautifully balanced nothing over exaggerated, head finely chiseled with slight rounding at top with beautifully placed ears, muzzle of medium length, expressive almond eyes, neck of medium length, well placed shoulders, forelegs straight, chest reaching elbows, ribs well sprung with topline held firm both standing and on move, slightly sloping croup with well-muscled hindquarters firm hock and presented in lovely double coat. Moved at just the right pace to get the most from her smooth easy reach and drive. In challenge she really pushed CC winner hard for the top spot. RBCC.

Ferretti’s Arcticskies Super Trouper for Lyrvid JW. 4.5 year old same kennel as class winner, consistent for breed type and that same effortless movement. Just preferred 1st slightly better topline and rear movement today.

Spratley’s Winterlumi Night Fury.

OB 1(0)

Rees’ Ch. Winter Melody Triple Trouble at Amical (imp POL). Although she stood along today this 6 year old bitch who is in her prime and in peak condition with excellent muscle tone and presented to perfection. The breed Standard says “free and graceful in action” she looks like she could go all day. Head is feminine and in proportion to her body finely chiseled with slightly rounded top well placed erect ears with moderate stop, dark eyes, medium length neck slightly arched, one of best set shoulders today, chest reaching close fitting elbows, ribs well sprung firm loin with slight tuck up, well-muscled thighs, and parallel when viewed rear, well bent stifle with firm hocks set low ground, loved her easy steady gait. In the challenge for BCC limit winner really pushed her but she just seemed to find another gear and same in challenge for BOB. Pleased to see her Short Listed in Group

VB 4(0)

Four lovely Veteran bitches with youngest 8. All are still super fit and not really showing their ages, Veteran is always one of my favorite classes as it’s nice to look in catalogue and see what they have produced all are credit to owners.

Taylor/Taylor-Morris’ Ch. Pelenrise Chat A Lot JW ShCM VW. 10 years old and defiantly not looking her age, still very alert and outgoing, still has lovely clear bright eyes and correct bite with lovely clean teeth, super body condition and muscle with tight feet. Her movement completed my picture and pleased to award her BVB and BVIB So lovely that the Veteran Group judge also thought so and awarded her Veteran Group 1 massive well done.

Hughes’ Ch. Siberiadrift Keep Forever ShCM ShCEx VW JW. Again, super condition for coming up 10

Johns’ Azgard Kapma for Alepenkye JW. 9 years old 

AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG

Super temperaments here today and all related

SBD/B 1(0)

Reed’s Didgeridont Loki Son of Vuk. Just 6 months and first show. Solid compact boy, attentive to handler, lovely breadth of head, defined stop, strong under jaw, muscular neck, chest fairly broad, body solid, nice rear angles just needs to settle on move BSpB.

PD 2(0)

Greenhill’s Didgeridont The Alchemist. Litter mate to 2nd both very similar in type and build, Slightly more together at this stage than his brother with lovely strong head and well-padded cheeks, strong neck well laid shoulders covered with good muscle, body firm with good length to height ratio, coat harsh RBD & BP. Lovely to watch him win a super Pastoral Puppy Group.

Reed’s Didgeridont Loki Son of Vuk. Winner of Sp Beg. More settled here although he wanted to play with his brother.

JD 1(0)

Greenhill’s Evaland Vuk (imp LV). Broad masculine head with well-defined stop, well-padded cheeks and strong under jaw, strong muscular neck going into well placed shoulders, good fore chest with good depth to chest and ribs well sprung, well boned fore legs and neat well-padded feet, back firm and muscular hindquarters with well bent stifle and firm hocks, allowing free effortless gait. BD and BOB.

PB 1(0)

Greenhill’s Didgeridont Evil Edna. Beautifully balance young bitch, strong feminine head with muscular cheeks and good strength to muzzle with nice strong under jaw. Muscular neck on well-placed shoulders, chest just needs to drop slightly, good spring of rib and firm topline well-muscled hindquarters with good bend of stifle, neat well-padded feet, short dense coat RBB.

PGB 1(0)

Greenhill’s Didgeridont Nymph Carpain Dingo. Dam to puppy winners. Well-made bitch who has excellent breed type and was well muscled. Strong but feminine head with good breadth to muzzle, dark oval eyes, good ear set, strong neck with good lay of shoulder, good spring rib and length of back. Well-muscled hindquarters with good rear angulations and well bent stifle. Harsh coat BB.

HUNGARIAN PULI

Only two entries today and both boys I’ve judged before and done well for both are great ambassadors for the breed and both owners always present them in pristine condition.

OD 1(0)

Cowley’s Ch. Kashbeluli There We Are Then JW ShCEx OSW. 4 year old, Sturdily built with profuse corded coat with tail carried well over rump, pleasing head, dark eyes black pigmentation to nose lips and roof mouth, well laid shoulders body medium length ribs well sprung and deep, loin short strong hindquarters allowing quick short striding movement BD & BOB. And shortlist in Group.

VD 1(0)

Sharpe/Dyer’s Ch. Catsun Comanche Legacy ShCEx VW. 9 years old and showing no signs of slowing up. His pigmentation is still as black all through lips nose and mouth, head small with slight domed skull, neck muscular, shoulders well laid elbows tight to ribs, body good length to height, ribs well sprung and good depth, still lovely, muscled hindquarters tail carried tight over rump. Just felt in challenge open dog slightly steadier on move, RBD & BV.

OLD ENGLISH SHEEPDOG

OD 2(0)

Two well-presented males, both strongly built fairly square in outline, with profuse coats, slightly rising toplines, both heads where capacious with well defined stops, black pigmentation, fairly long necks when stood, both had compact bodies with fairly good muscle tone, small feet, movement split these two, first had a far better driving rear action as his handler moved him at a fairly steady brisk trot, showing lovely effortless movement.

Cossins’ Excelente (imp SP). BD & BOB.

Hick’s Shaggybo Sandman at Lanxon. RBD.

AVNSC PASTORAL

OD 2(1)

Ellis’ Kimaroff’s Sidney. 5 year old Swedish Vallhund; masculine blunt wedge shaped head with clearly defined mask, erect ears, good under jaw, muscular neck with good fore chest, chest fairly broad and deep short sturdy legs, tight feet, well sprung rib cage strong loin, with high set tail covered in plenty hair, hindquarter muscular and strong, hocks firm, allowing powerful movement.BD.

PGB 1(0)

Howe’s Valaller Jackfruit. 2 year old Swedish Vallhund, very feminine with lovely breed type just needs to body up a little, fairly steady on move.

LB (2)

Rundle/Finnimore’s Shulune Bonny Blu. 2.5 year old Smooth Collie, I judged her as a junior and she has matured on really nicely, feminine wedge head beautiful ear set and carriage, muscular neck correct front assembly, well sprung ribs with good depth to chest, loin is strong slight tuck up, well-muscled hindquarters with enough rear angulation, hocks firm allowing steady movement. BB and BOB

Biss Valaller Strike A Pose. 3 year old Swedish Vallhund blunt wedge shaped head, well placed ears, mask on her muzzle giving the lovely Vallhund look, dark eyes, short muscular neck, well placed shoulders, chest broad, ribs well back with short strong loin, good rear angulation, with natural stump tail. Moved out well

VB 2(0)

Notes say both lovely breed type and neither showing their age, 

Poulton’s Meddobe Spice Girl. 9 year old Swedish Vallhund this young lady showed herself off from minuet she walked into the ring, feminine head, muscular neck, good length body sturdy front legs lovely tight feet, ribs going well back firm topline, well rounded hind quarters with powerful hocks and she certainly moved round ring. RBB & BV.

Sweeney/Lusty’s Ch. Blamorder Do Quite Nicely AW(S). 7 year old Smooth Collie. Lovely feminine bitch her overall condition was super with lovely muscle tone, just unlucky to meet 1st. 

AV IMPORTED BREEDS REGISTER PASTORAL

PD 1(0)

Sheehan/Williams’ Caradoc’s Shuffle The Deck at Amaqqut. Icelandic Sheepdog, 7 month old, I’ve have judged this lad recently and he is developing well, outgoing and well put together. Balance both in profile and on the move, he covers the ground effortlessly, wedge-shaped head, erect ears, dark eyes, moderate length neck going into well placed shoulders and chest deep. Back firm strong over loin tail well-furnished and curling well over back. Good rear angulations.

BP & BP Imp Reg Pastoral.

OD 4(0)

This was a lovely class all four White Swiss Shepherd Dogs. Notes say I was splitting hairs, all had super temperaments and black pigmentation,

Ridgewell’s Kontrastas Leonhart. 3 year old with masculine wedge-shaped finely chiseled head with slight stop, almond shaped eyes obliquely set, muscular neck sitting on well-placed shoulders, chest reaching elbows, forelegs straight with medium bone, pasterns’ firm, good spring of ribs with well-muscled loin, muscular hindquarters and tight feet allowed steady easy gait, BD & BAV Imp Reg and Pastoral Group 4

Dennis’ Shadowshack All Moons. 5 year old and very similar to 1st, I just felt 1st had a slightly better rear drive on the going round but super breed type. RBD.

Conniford’ Ger/Dutch Ch. Archimedes of The Lowlands Whites A.

PB 1(0)

Huntley’s Audney Des Monts Lokiralgris avec Puidelup (imp FRA). Icelandic Sheepdog, 8 month old judged her a few weeks back, she is lovely overall shape but today wasn’t happy and didn’t really settle.

JB 1(0)

Smee’s Mcpotter’s Creek’s Unica Schnaubern (imp HUN). Hungarian Mudi. 14 month old feminine bitch, wedge shaped head with V shaped erect ears, almond shaped eyes, with alert expression, well-muscled shoulders, ribs broad with short loin, moderate rear angulation, hocks low set, coat fairly harsh, quite energetic on move. RBB.

LB 1(0)

Huntley’s Var Des Monts Lokiralgris at Puidelup Ja. Icelandic Sheepdog, 20 month old. Feminine wedge-shaped head, moderate stop, neat erect ears black pigmentation, slightly arched neck going into shoulders well laid-back, chest just reaching elbows ribs well sprung, well-muscled hindquarters, high set tail carried over back, firm hocks, shown in harsh double coat. Moved with good driving action covering the ground well.

OB 1(0)

Conniford’s Ger Ch. Yosseleine Rowella of Haley’s Future at Wolfeils (Imp Nld) Jun Ch. White Swiss Shepherd. 2 years old, lovely feminine wedge shaped head and skull almost flat, slight stop, lovely black nose, lips and eye rims, dark obliquely set eyes, muscular neck going into withers, shoulders sloping well back, with good fore chest, ribs going well back to strong loin, back firm, well-muscled hindquarters, thick tail reaching hock. Thick coat, lovely easy movement, BB in challenge just didn’t quite have the same drive as the dog. 

AVNSC WORKING

SBD/B 1(0)

Treloar’s Astra Fidelis Pleyada (imp POL). Russian Black Terrier, 11 month old, bitch, lovely broad head developing, well placed ears, strong jaw, powerful neck with well laid shoulders, chest deep enough for her age, good length of back with muscular hindquarters, coat well presented, moved quite steadily. BSpB.

LD 1(0)

Clelford’s Kenig Forein Blek Berkut. Russian Black Terrier, 5 year old imposing dog that was strongly built, broad flat skull, dark eyes and good pigmentation, good ears set, correct bite strong under jaw with muscular neck and good lay back of shoulder and chest deep. Firm body with good rear angulations and plenty of muscle tone. High set tail. Weatherproof coat, on move had lovely drive.BD.

PB 1(0)

Treloar’s Astra Fidelis Pleyada (imp POL). Russian Black Terrier, winner of Spe Beg, moved out better in this class. BP & BPIB.

JB 1(0)

West’s Womlu Cherrylicious at Wilbears. Mastiff, just over 12 months old, solid bitch with lovely broad head, dark mask, muscular neck going into powerful shoulders, chest broad and fairly deep, well ribbed, broad muscular hindquarters with well developed second thigh, large tight feet, powerful strides on move.

LB 1(0)

Mercer’s Dromnagus Hit Me With Your Best Shot at Larkharbour. Russian Black Terrier, 2 year old that was strongly built yet feminine bitch, lovely strength to her broad flat skull, dark eyes and good pigmentation, high set pendant ears, correct bite strong under jaw with muscular neck and with good lay back of shoulder, good fore chest and chest reaching elbows, well sprung ribs and strong over loin, good rear angulations and plenty of muscle tone. High set tail. Weatherproof coat that was well presented, on move she had lovely reach and drive RBB.

OB 1(0)

Ellis’ Ch. Philoma Wicked JW. Giant Schnauzer, 2.5 year old, Powerfully built yet still retains her femininity, Head strong of good length, with moderate width between her neat V shaped ears, dark oval eyes covered with eyebrows, strong muzzle with plenty of moustache, slightly arched neck going into well laid back shoulders, good amount of fore chest with chest broad and deep, strong back with firm loin, high set tail, well developed thigh muscles with firm hock, harsh coat beautifully presented. Has a very easy gait with plenty of reach and drive, BB & in challenge although limit bitch really moved out this bitch just looked so powerful going round. BOB.

AV IMPORTED BREEDS REGISTER WORKING

OB 1(0)

English/Green’s Waldershelf Abracadabra. Entlebucher Mountain Dog, 2 year old, very feminine with lovely head planes, well placed ears, alert expression, moderate length to neck good shoulder placement chest just reaching elbows, body slightly longer than height correct amount bone, muscular hindquarters and strong hocks with easy flowing movement giving good reach and drive BB & BAV Imp Reg Working

AVNSC TERRIER

SBD/B 3(2)

Doble’s Luke Skywalker of Kindergarten (imp HUN). Sealyham Terrier, 2 year old dog, sturdy young dog, very friendly, slightly domed skull and wide between ears that sat close to cheeks, fairly dark eyes, strong jaw, muscular neck going into shoulders well placed, well sprung ribs, chest fairly deep body fairly long with well-muscled hindquarters, hocks strong, tight feet, coat coming, very brisk on move. BD & BSpB.

PGD 2(0)

Doble’s Luke Skywalker of Kindergarten (imp HUN). Winner of Spe Beg class

JB 1(0)

Fitter’s Darmoorred Vixen Tor. Irish Terrier, 2 year old, Lovely alert bitch, fairly long feminine head narrowing slightly, dark eyes, with small V shaped ears dropping forward, neck of good length sitting in long well laid back shoulders, chest deep back firm, high set tail, well-muscled hindquarters, with nice bend of stifle and powerful hocks, coat harsh, parallel on move both going away and returning. RBB.

LB 1(0)

Fitter’s Ghyllslap Limerick. Irish Terrier 4 year old, dame of junior winner, Alert bitch with fairly long feminine head narrowing slightly, relatively small dark eyes, with small thick V shaped ears set well on head dropping forward, neck of good length sitting in long well laid back shoulders, front legs parallel, chest deep, ribs well sprung, back firm, high set tail, well-muscled hindquarters, with nice bend of stifle with powerful hocks, coat harsh, parallel on move both going away and returning with a lovely easy gait. BB & BOB.

SUE BIRD (BRIDUS)

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