Colne Nelson & District Canine Society

Colne, Nelson and District Canine Society

1st August 2026

Judge: Dean Cordwell

A big thank you to the committee for inviting me to judge at your wonderful

Show, a fantastic show ground, good size rings and picturesque setting. A special mention to the two young ring stewards guiding me through the day. How lovely it was to see some young enthusiastic dog folk. Thankfully the weather withheld on the rain front and the rings remained clean underfoot for the dogs.

Ibizan Hound

Class 243 Puppy (0/0)

Class 244 Junior (0/0)

Class 245 Limit (1/0)

1st Abbotsoak Ghost of Magnus, Worthington, Mrs N

A 20 month old dominant white male. Head of good type and proportions with no exaggeration of stop. A focused and alert expression. Neck of good length and a tone of muscle to suit, Nothing to hide with his angulation and balance but a little maturity needed in the front. On the move in profile offered a nice topline whilst holding a nice length of stride (BOB)

Open (1/0)

As 1st limit

Spaniel (Clumber)

Class 154 Puppy (0/0)

Class 155 Junior (0/0)

Class 156 Limit (0/0)

Class 157 Open (0/0)

Alaskan Malamute

Class 1 Puppy (0/0)

Class 2 Junior (0/0)

Class 3 Limit (5/4)

1st Kaskae La Voila at Icemoon, Raby, Mrs N

A 2 year old male who was on a mischievous mission to play today. A masculine male head of good proportionate length, breadth ok. A good construction overall with bone to suit. Tight feet with strong pasterns. Good chest depth and spring of rib. Occasionally stood wide in the rear which spoils his topline. A straight mover with grace and power once settled.

Class 4 Open (6/3)

1st Samjoe Shadowhunter JW, Perfitt, Mrs S & Miss L

A 3 year old male I have judged before, 12 months his junior, and what progress has been made in his confidence. Head has matured nicely with a keen expression and neck of good length, balanced proportions throughout. Straight through profile. On the move is where he impressed today. Excellent topline and drive on the out and back. Improved muscle tone would add to him that being said he has really come into his own. (BOB)

2nd CH Cupuns Masterpiece, Brown, Miss R J

A 6 year old female which oozes quality throughout. Head type ok, but would prefer a touch more muzzle. Good length of neck. Angulation and proportions is where this girl shines. Excellent topline and good bone. On the move her side profile was lovely and held well. Just preferred the rear movement of 1st.

Bernese Mountain Dog

Class 5 Puppy (0/0)

Class 6Junior (0/0)

Class 7 Limit (0/0)

Class 8 Open (0/0)

Bouvier Des Flandres

Class 9 Puppy (0/0)

Class 10 Junior (0/0)

Class 11 Limit (0/0)

Class 12 Open (1/0)

1st Nikolaev Roussanne at Abbiville, Jones, Miss H M & Miss A M

At a touch shy of 5 years old this female is really coming into her own. Lovely head of good type not too coarse. Excellent planes, sweet expression. Balanced construction throughout, level topline and chest of good depth. A nice covering of muscle giving rise to strength on her reach and drive. Effortless in fact, sound on the out and back. (BOB)

Boxer

Class 13 Puppy (3/2)

1st Ashronsha Love is in the Air at Latchkey, Thomson Thomson and Spencer, Miss c, Mrs C & Mrs S

A 10 month old female, black with white socks. Initially a little nervous but settled nicely. A very typey head with room to mature, defined stop. A lovely front which was balanced with the rear. Chest depth and breadth adequate for age. Good bone, moved well and held her topline. A pleasing puppy with lots to like and mature into (BP)

Class 14 Junior (0/0)

Class 15 Limit (1/0)

1st Bantambox Gin Fizz, Selby, Mrs l

A 2 year old brindle bitch. A nice feminine head type with an attentive and alert expression. Very in tune with her handler. Pleasing front and balanced fore and aft. Good spring of rib. Well muscled and burns the calories building it. This bitch excels on the move, covering ground well and with ease. Good reach and drive. Excellent topline, won the challenge on movement (BOB)

Class 16 Open (1/0)

1st Marinbox Murder in Three Acts VW RL2, Marina, Miss J

An 8 year old red male with a keen expression. A good front assembly with strong pasterns. Good depth of chest and adequate bone. Good width throughout. A square profile and correct tail set. Very pleasing level of muscle for his age and it helped him on the move. Little narrow on the out and back, good reach and drive , preferred the topline of the BOB in the challenge.

Bullmastiff

Class 17 Puppy (1/0)

1st Kierlaceyian Double Trouble, Slaney, Mr P and Mrs A

This 10 month old female has quite the foundation of breed type to grow into. A lovely feminine head type with good outline. A good strong front balanced throughout. Straight through profile. Very well muscled. Clean, swift and powerful mover. Just a touch bum high but to be expected at this age. (BP)

Class 18 Junior (0/0)

Class 19 Limit (2/0)

1st Kierlaceyan Emma Jane, Williams, Ms P J

This 3 year old female has a pleasing head of good breadth and length. Eyes well set, front well developed with a firm neck and bone to suit. Nice turn of stifle, straight hocks. On the move her angulation allowed a strong reach and drive under a solid topline which won her the class.

2nd Skyelinebull Amarula, Bowman, Mrs C A

2 year old. I particularly like the straight front profile of this girl with strong pasterns and tight feet. Good chest depth with room left to mature. Good spring of rib. A very excitable girl that moved well when settled.

Class 20 Open (1/1)

1st Marchmanor Back In The Game, Williams, Ms P J

A now 5 year old boy I have seen before and he has matured nicely into himself. A masculine male of good substance and bone. A solid boy on the move who just oozes power and strength. No wasted energy with an excellent topline. A worthy winner of BOB.

Canadian Eskimo Dog

Class 21 Puppy (0/0)

Class 22 Junior (0/0)

Class 23 Limit (1/1)

Class 24 Open (3/3)

Doberman

Class 25 Puppy (2/0)

1st Shalissa’s Dolce An Gabanna, Weaver, Miss J

An 11 month old boy. A pleasing head of parallel proportions. Alert almond eyes, cheeky expression. Neck of good length. Solid straight front, strong pasterns. Well angulated overall. Correct slope to topline. Balanced and muscular throughout. Open and free movement with a smooth topline which gave him the edge for BOB and BP

2nd Shalissa’s Mulberry, Williams, Miss S H

Brother to 1st. lighter in bone but still masculine. Head of good type and proportions with a pleasing eyeset. A well constructed front with maturity to come in the pasterns. Nice depth of chest with ribs well sprung. Straight hocks. Good tailset. Just a touch bum high at present. Moved and covered the ground well.

Class 26 Junior

1st as 2nd Puppy

Class 27 Limit

As 1st Puppy

Dogue de Bordeaux

Class 29 Puppy (0/0)

Class 30 Junior (0/0)

Class 31 Limit (1/1)

Class 32 Open (1/1)

German Pinscher

Class 33 Puppy (0/0)

Class 34 Junior (0/0)

Class 35 Limit (1/0)

1st Maxally’s Albus, Unsworth & Williams, Miss K & Mr M

2 year old male. Head in proportion with a pleasing outline. Excellent front developing. Straight in profile. Strong neck. Square in type. Well positioned croup and tailset although can present a little high in the rear on the stand. On the move a brisk well driven gait that’s parallel on the out and back BOB

Class 36 Open (0/0)

Great Dane

Class 37 Puppy (0/0)

Class 38 Junior (1/0)

1st Bonfire Blurred Lines, Smith, Mr S

A 14month old bitch that seemed very unsettled today and unimpressed upon entering the ring. From afar, pleasing outline, good front and chest depth. Plenty of leg which on the move gave pleasing snippets of balance and free movement.

Class 39 Limit (1/1)

Class 40 Open (2/1)

1st Goldania’s Princess Train JW, Pendleton-Watkins, Miss N

A 2 year old of a nice feminine type. Clean head lines and neck. Excellent straight front through profile. Good width and depth to brisket. Soft tone to muscle. Good turn of stifle, hocks ok. Good topline on the move. Plenty of drive and covered the ground very well BOB

Hovawart

Class 41 Puppy (0/0)

Class 42 Junior (0/0)

Class 43 Limit (0/0)

Class 44 Open (1/0)

1st High Timbers Oreo Cookie ShCEx, Robinson & Brown, Mrs J & Mr D

A four year old black and gold female. I have watched this dog ringside and was very pleased to finally get some hands on her and a super dog she is under that gorgeous coat. A fabulous temperament super head type. Well balanced fore and aft. Level topline good croup straight hocks and plenty of muscle tone. True and paralleled l on the out and back covering the ground with ease. BOB

Newfoundland

Class 49 Puppy (1/0)

1st Faithful Acres It’s A Magical time at Wilderland (IMP USA), Nixon & Patterson, Miss A & Miss A

What a fabulous 9 month old puppy she is, friendly, focused little soul. A lovely head type, Broad but still feminine, excellent proportions and features as they should be. A very balanced construction throughout with good height to length ratio. Pasterns still maturing. Good depth of chest but not excessive at this young age. Good tone of muscle and a strong topline. This girl shines on the move, free effortless powerful motion, straight on the out and back. A very promising young lady who will have a bright future. A great connection with the handler BOB

Class 50 Junior (0/0)

Class 51 Limit (0/0)

Class 52 Open (0/0)

Tibetan Mastiff

Class 65 Puppy (0/0)

Class 66 Junior (1/0)

1st Callowdale Lucky Luciano, Lowes, Mr T D & Mrs C M

A 16 month old male nice broad head equal proportions with nice earset. Very expressive eyes. Well laid shoulder, straight through profile. Just a touch down on pasterns. Balanced and well proportioned throughout. Good depth of chest with more to come. On the move commands drive and covers the ground well holding his topline. Lots to like with this youngster just needs time for it all to come together.

Class 67 Limit (1/1)

Class 68 Open (1/0)

1st CH Callowdale Easy Street, Lowes, Mr T D & Mrs C M

An 8 year old bitch. Excellent head type, proportionate broad but not too coarse. Well set ears, adequate length of neck. Well angulated, balanced fore and aft with strong patterns. Chest deep and rib spring, topline level loins firm. Pleasing turn of stifle and Hicks ok. The muscle coverage adds to the free motion on the move. Converges nicely on the out and back. Excellent temperament and very well handled BOB