British Chow Chow Club

British Chow Chow Club

Championship Show Sunday 18th October 2026

My interest and involvement in Chows began many years ago through my association and partnership with Mrs Sheila Vincent (Yama), who has played such an important part in my journey.

The only sadness of the day was that Sheila is no longer able to travel so could not be with me in person. Ever since I received my letter of appointment, she had been so looking forward to witnessing this special milestone, and it was a great shame that she could not be there to share the day.

I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to the Committee and Officers for this wonderful appointment and to everyone for making it such a memorable and enjoyable day. I feel very privileged and grateful to have been given this opportunity and to have shared the occasion with you all.

Baby Puppy Dog 2

1. Hollies, Janqbu Handy Handy. 4 months. Clean dark eyes and of good pigment, nice shape and size and extremely confident on the move. 

2. Wilson and Bourne’s Lechan Tomas. Another delightful youngster. 5 months old. Super eyes and finish of foreface. Well boned. Impressive for ribbing. Topline still to settle. Moved very well. 

Minor Puppy Dog 2

1. Green’s Jamarhys Pen Draigd. 6 months. Maturing nicely. Fawn and clearly all male. Clean eyes, flat skull. Good dentition. Good for reach of neck. Body is developing and already and chest is of good depth. Well ribbed. Good tail set. Moved very well and was even more impressive when he returned to the ring and was awarded BPD and BPIS. 

2. Butler’s Newfangled By Design. 6 months. Black coat in good condition. Active and attentive. A Good expression from well-placed clean eyes and muzzle of moderate length. Well bodied. I preferred his movement going away. 

Junior Dog 2

1. Bone and Markillie’s Newfangled Bukkee Burr. A stunning youngster with a most impressive head, clean, well-set eyes, a moderately broad muzzle to finish, and correctly placed ears. Good mouth. Short-coupled, compact and sturdy, with excellent substance and a well-set tail, correctly carried. Presented in superb coat and hard condition. A first-class mover, his stilted gait was impressive, particularly in the challenge, where, combined with his well-constructed outline, he demonstrated soundness and balance. Blessed with a lovely temperament, he fulfils a compelling breed-specific picture. In awarding him a very well-deserved CC, I had NO idea this would be his Champion Crown! BOS and Reserve BIS.

2. Green’s Southern Skies Shame on The Moon Among Jamarhys. Light Red. 16 months. Decidedly masculine he scores in head which contains dark oval eyes, full of intelligence and expression. Ears well set. Good mouth with blue/black tongue. Excellent pigmentation. Red coat just changing. A tad longer cast than 1. Super feet. He moves particularly well, demonstrating typical gait. Excellent temperament.

Graduate Dog 1

1. Godber and Ashcroft’s Lechan Mr Sandman, 3 years. Approaching 3 years. This shaded red has many positive attributes. Appealing masculine head, flat skull, strong muzzle and enough furrow, dark eyes all aiding a lovely finish. Super thick ears. Well made; correct strong neck and has well placed shoulders. Deep chest. Strong forelegs and well placed feet. In good coat. He certainly had a will of his own today. Moved OK. 

Post Graduate AOC Dog

1. Godber and Ashcroft’s Lechan Mr Sandman.

Limit Dog 1

1. Turner’s Tanlap Trendy for Cottonfields. 2 years. Appealing head qualities from clean, kind eyes. Super bite and pigmentation. Enough neck. Strong front assembly; good for forechest and well ribbed. In super coat. Holds a strong secure topline. Well set tail. Moved OK. 

Open Dog 6,1

1. Irwings Ch Beaconpride Trick or Treat JW. 3 years old, and a dog I have admired since he was first campaigned. I can only add to the many accolades that have already been bestowed upon him, for he is undoubtedly a super example of the breed. Having won this highly competitive class, he appeared well placed for top honours. However, in an exceptionally strong challenge, on this particular day, he was not at his best on the move.

2. Fisher’s Shulian San Angelo Star At Poppykins JW. Shccx, OSW. 4 years. On top form and seriously challenged 1. He stands so well. Masculine and handsome I admired his head for proportions, flat skull and overall finish. Lovely thick ears and clean dark eyes full of expression. Well placed shoulders and sufficient neck. Well set tail. Beautifully presented. 

3. Oliveria’s Ch Jodoka The Fool. 

Open AOC Dog 2

1. Absalom’s Tanlap Takko At Wengeorgy. 2 years. Black. A well-balanced boy with good head carriage, in good coat and condition. A pleasing head, well-placed pigmentated eyes creating a pleasing expression with neat ears, flat skull and sufficient stop. Well laid shoulder placement and nicely ribbed body; secure topline and well set tail set. Steady on the move. Lovely temperament. 

2. Godber’s Lechan Luka. 4 years. Blue dog, upstanding, larger than 1 being strong and well boned throughout. Masculine head with a broad flat skull. Dark well pigmented clean eyes. Good mouth and neck. Broad chest and well ribbed body. Well set tail. OK feet. Close call. 

Veteran Dog 1

1. Ridding’s Akakuro Ace of Hearts, 9 years. Veteran dog. Pleasing for overall shape, size and proportions. Red coat well presented for age. I liked his bone and substance. Body well ribbed, with tail correctly set. Stands on good feet. Well handled, moved really well and a super disposition.

Open Smooth Dog 3

1. Campbell’s Ch/Irish/International Champion, Kuanyin Rogue Warrior. Black. 4 years old and really captured my attention. I appreciate the challenges Smooths face when competing against their more heavily coated and glamorous counterparts, as they are required to possess a short, dense outer coat with a definite undercoat without an obvious ruff or mane and no feathering on the legs or tail. In isolation I felt this dog clearly illustrates these essential attributes, including head qualities, clean eyes, and an excellent mouth. He is good for overall proportions, in muscular condition and not forgetting that captivating scowl! Sound and true both coming and going, producing relatively short strides, with the hind feet skimming the ground, beautifully demonstrating the required pendulum-like action when viewed from the side. Delighted to award him a well-deserved RCC and Best AOC. 

2. Markillie’s Kingrock Blue Steel For Vinstere. 3 years. Well-proportioned and solidly built. Pleasing headpiece with a broad, flat skull. Neat, thick ears. Clean eyes. Muzzle of correct length. Scissor bite. Excellent neck, well-laid shoulders and firm backline. Moderate rear. Moved well.    

3. Absolom’s Wengeordy Paddington Bear. 

Baby Puppy Bitch 1

1. Sweeney’s Hjelme Isn’t She Lovely (Imp DNK). 19 weeks. Balanced skull being flat and broad, contains correctly placed dark appealing eyes. Super body for age. Held a secure topline with a high set tail. Moved very well and when settled was in harmony with her handler. 

Minor Puppy Bitch 4,2

1. Copelands Bojinghai Proud Mary At Maxjabar. 7 month Red. Feminine in appearance with a very sweet head containing lovely dark eyes. Well assembled front, correctly bodied for age. Her tail is well set. Sympathetically handled. BPB & BOS Puppy.

2. Bone’s Newfangled All In. 6 months. Such a sweet baby, with a most beautiful head and expression. Combined with her young charge, the combination could not help but tug at the heartstrings. In abundant coat, she is well bodied, moved very well and was presented to perfection. Competently handled, the pair made a delightful picture and had my heart been allowed to rule my eyes, I would award this charming combination, First Class Honours!

Graduate Bitch 3,1

1. Evans’s Jaysquare Pettit Pois Avec Simcha. 2 years. Shaded red, nicely balanced, if a tad on the large side. Attractive head, giving an appealing expression. Well-placed, strong neck and shoulders. Well-bodied. Moved well which just gave the edge over 2.  

2. Clucus’s Hiswin Evening Star. 3 years. Feminine with plenty of substance. Most attractive head contains a moderate length of muzzle. Clean, medium size appealing eyes. Broad chest. Super ears well set. Broad chest and well set tail. Just lost out in rear movement. Close call. 

Post Graduate Bitch 1

1. Spanias’s Charids Queen of Hearts. 22 months. Feminine bitch with nicely shaped dark eyes. Good bite. Of good bone and well balanced throughout. Correct neck placement, secure backline and well set tail. Positive on the move but could be a cleaner in forehand. Nice temperament. 

Limit Bitch 5,2

1. Evan’s Sceptune Artemis Blaze Avec Simcha. 4 years. Red of good size and when standing produces a pleasing outline. Feminine head contains lovely eyes aiding typical scowl. Flat skull and scores in muzzle. Neat, thick ears. Good bite and pigment. Well-sprung ribs and short coupling. Muscled throughout, with well-let-down hocks. Moved OK.

2. Richard’s Charids Holly Berry. 4 years. Attractive shaded red. Excellent expression with good eye; pleasing width to skull. Neat, thick well set ears. Good for reach of neck. For perfect balance she could have a little more length of leg. Body has good depth and bone; secure top line. Well, let down hocks. Close call. 

3. Southgate’s Clymarian Yukiwith Santicana.

Open Bitch 9.1

A truly wonderful class to judge.

1. Hollies and Carr’s Ch Jabrevia Dotty Dorris JW. Immediately impressive and instantly feminine. Excellent head and expression, with lovely eyes of correct shape and colour, and excellent pigment. Strong neck, well-laid shoulders and a clean front. Stands attentively on tight feet. Overall bone is in keeping with her size. Firm, secure topline, good ribbing and a correct underline. Tail set high, with well-developed quarters and strong hocks. Of superb disposition and temperament, she demonstrated herself to be an animated, confident showgirl, moving freely and decisively, with the correct short striding gait. Completely new to me, but on the day, she made a lasting impression. BCC & BOB. 

2. McCullum’s Ch Falecea Go Go Yubau Burlesk. First judged her as a young puppy and admired her. Now 3 years she is nicely mature. Strong but feminine head with clean, appealing eyes and small, thick ears correctly positioned. Correct for neck, well laid shoulders and a clean front, all contributing to her proud, dignified bearing. Good depth and length of ribcage and a gentle curve to the couplings. Correct width between the shoulder blades; secure topline. Small toes of rounded depth. High tail set completing the picture. Coat of pleasing texture, although not quite at its best today. She moves out freely with the desired short, stilted gait so unique to the breed. When recalled in the challenge, she performed superbly to steal the RCC.

3. Absalom’s Ch Bon Triumph Dinasty At Wengeordy (Imp Ru).

Open AOC Bitch 5.1

1. Godber’s Lechan Zelda. Black 4 years. She produces a lovely balanced outline when standing. Proportioned attractive broad head portraying a lovely expression from appealing clean well set eyes. Thick well placed ears. Super dentition. Proportioned neck. Deep chest. Good length of ribcage and short couplings. Moved steadily. Best AOC B.

2. Hollies and Carr’s Janqbu Dan Ren. Black 4 years. Another lovely girl, presented beautifully and produces a lovely outline, well balanced being of good bone and substance. Neat small correct ears, level topline. Impressive when standing. OK on the move. Close call. 

3. Clare’s Benoleo Black Jewel.

Veteran Bitch 6,1

A truly outstanding class of beautiful Veterans, brimming with quality, breed type and character. It was an absolute joy and privilege to judge such a wonderful collection of exhibits, each presented in exceptional condition and clearly cherished. The quality ran deep throughout, with the margins between placements so fine that I found myself splitting hairs at every turn. A class that was a genuine pleasure to judge, and one that reflects great credit on all the exhibitors. My warmest congratulations to everyone.

1. Clucas’s Ch Hiswin Star Dreams JW VW. 8 years shaded red. There is just so much to like about this lady. Broad flat skull with correct ear placement. Clean, bright dark eyes. Nicely padded muzzle aides such a feminine expression. Correct bite. Admired her pigmentation. Good for reach of neck. Appealing depth of chest. Clean sturdy front. Presented in beautiful condition, she moved superbly and was a serious contender in the Challenge. 

2. Clucas’s Ch Hiswin Morning Star. A few years younger than 1 and very much of the same breeding, so many of the same attributes apply. I admired her compactness. Her skull has ample breadth, with well-placed ears and eyes which portray a lovely expression. She has a well-ribbed body and moves well. Many congratulations on breeding two worthy Champions of the breed and on the amazing condition in which they were presented.

3. Douse’s Ch Shasadee Dhimond Dolla. 

Open Smooth Bitch

1. Campbell’s Ir/Int Ch Kuanyin She’s A Rum’n. 7 years old and presented in super coat and condition. She is of a pleasing size and shape, with a broad, flat skull and well-placed ears, which are small and thick. Super, clean eyes of good shape. Her head is nicely finished, with good dentition and colour. Well-bodied. Correctly carried tail. She moved very well.

2. Clare’s Benoleo Brasilla JW VW. 11 ½ and presented in fine order. Loved her head and expression. Clean eyes. Lovely ears and excellent dentition. Correct neck into well laid shoulders. Well boned forequarters. Well ribbed. Moderately angulated rear, well let down and strong hocks. Moved well. Close call. 

Tony Allcock OBE (Judge)