Whitehaven & District Canine Association

Whitehaven & District Canine Association

Sunday 1st of March 2026

Judge-Ian Sexton

I would like to thank the Secretary and the committee for inviting me to judge at their show, it was very well run and organised, I had two excellent stewards that looked after me very well and kept the ring running smoothly. Although not a large entry I had some quality exhibits to go over and was very pleased with all of my winners, I had a very enjoyable day and wish the society good luck in the future.

Rottweilers

Open (3)

1st. Mrs. J & Mr. M Fell’s-Taneven Dutch.

A 16-month-old male, head of masculine proportions, broad skull, strong muzzle, dark eyes and the correct bite. Well boned and masculine throughout, strong neck, well laid shoulders, deep chest and well sprung ribcage, ribs carried well back and a strong loin. Nicely bent stifles and correct feet, he moved steadily showing reach and drive in profile, a very promising young male, BOB and 2nd in the working group.

2nd. Jackson & Rogerson’s-Taneven Dixie.

Litter sister to the first placed dog, and another quality example of the breed at this young age. She is very similar in construction and movement but obviously feminine in outline. Strong breed characteristics and I am sure she will do well in the future. 

Boxers

PG (2).

1st. Brough’s Limubox up Yer Kilt.

A 7 month old brindle male, correct head proportions at this age, dark eyes and the correct bite and a strong muzzle, strong arched neck leading into well laid shoulders and a good return of upper arm, deep chest correct spring of rib. Topline correct loin of the correct length, strong rear quarters of the correct angulation, tight feet, tail well set on. He moved soundly showing drive and purpose, another promising youngster, BP and 1st in the working puppy group.

2nd. Miss V Bells Superstone Spy Master.

A 7 month old dark brindle male, head of the correct proportions, broad skull and a strong muzzle, correct bite, neck well set on, shoulders well laid but not the return of upper arm as the first placed dog. Deep chest and well sprung ribcage, topline correct, nicely angulated rear quarters, he is sound and true but his overall movement was not as collected as the first placed dog.

Open (1)

1st. Brough’s Lumbox Scotch Gold JW.

A 2 year old red male, well muscled throughout, very impressive showing a square outline, head of typical proportions with a strong muzzle, correct bite. Strong neck with the correct arch leading into well laid shoulders, correct return of upper arms, deep chest, well sprung ribcage, strong back and a strong loin. Well angulated rear quarters and cat - like feet, he moved around the ring showing reach and drive in profile and was sound and true coming and going-BOB, 1st in the working group and reserve BIS.

Siberian Husky

Open (2)1

1st. Trainer’s Sweet Honey Girl at Danameli (IMP ITA).

A 13 month old bitch, she is strong but feminine throughout and has the correct head and muzzle proportions, ears erect and strong. Strong neck, well laid shoulders and upper arms, chest deep, level topline, well bent stifles and correct feet. She moved effortlessly showing reach and drive, BOB and 4th in the working group.

Alaskan Malamute

Open (2)

1st. Burgess’s and Page’s Cedarcreek The Only Way is Up.

A 23 month old male, a young dog showing all of the breed characteristics, strong head and in proportion, muzzle strong, correct bite. Strong neck, sloping shoulders and a deep chest. Topline correct, moderately bent stifles and well let down hocks. He has a thick short coat of the correct texture and the correct tail carriage. His movement was strong and powerful being sound and true. BOB and third in the working group.

2nd. Copley-Holland & Thom’s Katabatics Bountyhunter.

A 2 year old male, longer cast than the first placed dog, Strong head and muzzle of the correct proportions, ears correct, powerful neck, nicley angulated front and rear quarters, deep chest, topline correct, tail well set on and carried correctly, he moved showing reach and drive in profile.

Bullmastiff

Open (2)

1st. Murphy’s Valhalla Hunter Amazin Aster At Nanahboozoo (IMP HUN).

A 16 month old bitch, she is powerful and substantial throughout but still feminine, she has a large square skull, short muzzle and the correct stop, dark eyes and the correct bite, strong neck shoulders well laid and return of upper arm, deep chest, short straight back, strong rear quarters. She moved powerfully and was sound and true. BOB.

2nd. Miss A Wemyss’s Nanaboozoo No April Fool.

A 3 year old bitch showing a longer muzzle than is required, strong neck, well laid shoulders and upper arms deep chest, topline and nicley angulated rear quarters, her movement was not as fluent as the the first placed bitch.

Tibetan Mastiff

PG (1)

1st. Mrs S Drinkwater’s Kentwone Apus.

A 4 year old male, as per the standard (large and powerfully built) Large head and strong muzzle, he was a little shy of showing his teeth, looks are deceptive but when putting hands on he is very well made underneath a large and dense coat, deep chest and well sprung ribcage. Front and rear angulation correct and he moved steadily around the ring, BOB.

Open (3)2

1st. Mrs S Drinkwater’s Kentwone Apus.

2nd. Mrs J Bailey’s CH Power Of You from GOM-KHYI At Sacral (IMP POL).

A 3 year old bitch, much smaller than the first placed dog and a little narrow throughout, I would have preferred better head proportions, nicely angulated front and rear quarters, deep chest, towline correct and she moved steadily around the ring showing drive and purpose.

AVNSC WORKING

PG (1)

1st. Mrs s MCfarlane’s- Way To My Dreams Chariboo At Awebear (IMP POL).A 5 year old Newfoundland bitch, typical breed outline, she has a head and muzzle of the correct proportions, dark eyes and a correct bite. Strong neck, well laid shoulders, deep chest and a well sprung ribcage, ribs carried well back and a strong loin, coat of

the correct quality, nicley angulated rear quarters and she moved steadily showing reach and drive. Best AVNSC Working.

Working Group

1st. Brough’s Lumbox Scotch Gold JW (Boxer).

2nd. Mrs. J & Mr. M Fell’s-Taneven Dutch.

3rd. Burgess’s and Page’s Cedarcreek The Only Way is Up.

4th. Trainer’s Sweet Honey Girl at Danameli (IMP ITA).

Working Puppy Group

1st. Brough’s Limubox up Yer Kilt.

AV Working Veteran

1st. Burgess’s Cedarcreek Forever Young At Mountainglen (Alaskan Malamute).

A 10 year old Alaskan Malamute bitch, not looking her age today, lovely typical outline for the breed, she is well boned and substantial throughout but retaining her femininity. Head and muzzle of the correct proportions, ears well set on, strong neck, well laid shoulders and upper arms. Deep chest and well sprung ribcage. Topline correct, nicely angulated rear quarters and she moved around the ring showing reach and drive, I was very pleased to award her Best Veteran and Reserve Best Veteran in Show.

2nd. Miss V Bell’s Surfstone Stormtastic (Boxer).

A 10 year old boxer bitch not at her best today, but with glimpses of how good she has been, she has a typical outline for the breed, a strong head and muzzle, strong neck with a nice gentle arch, well laid shoulders and upper arms. Deep chest and well sprung ribcage, topline correct, well angulated rear quarters, she moved soundly around the ring.

Border Collies

Open (1)

1st. Reed’s Caleykiz True Boogie At Stoneyburn.

A 10 month old bitch, typical outline, balance and in proportion, I would have preferred a strong head and muzzle, neck well set on, well laid shoulders and upper arms, deep brisket, topline correct, Nicley angulated rear quarters, she moved with plenty of drive and purpose, BOB.

Shetland Sheepdogs

PG (1)

1st. Dr L Ferguson’s Fervaila Black Cuillin.

A 10 month old male, well up for size, balanced and in proportion, head and muzzle of the correct proportions, correct bite, neck strong, well laid shoulders and upper arms, deep chest and ribs nicely sprung, level back, well angulated rear quarters and moved soundly showing reach and drive in profile, BP.

Open (3)

1st. Miss L Welford’s CH Ristine Emerald.

A 7 year old bitch, she is quite deceptive in her overall quality but when stacked she really impresses and she is very well constructed throughout, her head and muzzle of the correct proportions strong neck, well laid shoulders and upper arms deep chest and a nicley sprung ribcage, ribs carried well back and a loin of the correct length. Back level, well angulated rear quarters and feet correct, tails carried as it should be, easy to see how she has done the winning she has, the owner told me that she had also got the last point for her Veteran Warrant today, very pleased to award her BOB, 4th in the group and 1st in the Veteran group and Best Veteran In Show.

2nd. Mrs M Barnes’s Highbrow Isle Of Dreams.

A 3 year old bitch , very feminine throughout and showing a typical outline for the breed, head and muzzle of the correct proportions dark eyes, ears well set on, neck arched and leading into well laid shoulders, deep chest, level back, well bent stifles and she moved soundly coming and going.

3rd. Dr l Fergusons Fervaila Blue dahlia.

Rough Collies

Open (1)

Mrs L Quince’s Oakley Ice Queen For Karafaye (IMP CHE).

A 3 year old blue merle bitch, lovely outline being typical for the breed, well boned and strong but still feminine. Head of the correct proportions, ears well set on and used correctly, strong neck, well laid shoulders, deep chest and a well sprung ribcage, back firm and level, well bent stifles and hocks well let down, she moved soundly around the ring showing reach and drive, pleased to award her BOB.

GSD

Open (3)2

1st. Mrs B Kenmare’s CH Windgunn’s Rio Grande.

A 5 year old bitch showing a very typical outline for the breed, obviously feminine throughout, balanced and in proportion. Head and muzzle of the correct proportions and dark eyes, correct bite, long strong neck, well laid shudders and upper arms, deep chest, well sprung ribcage, ribs carried well back and a strong loin. Topline correct and sloping gently into a correct loin, rear quarters have well bent stifles, correct feet. Her movement is flowing and powerful showing reach and drive, BOB and 1st in the Pastoral Group.

2nd. Miss V Bells Surfstone Rhysent Edition.

A 10 month old male, substantial, well boned and very masculine throughout. Head and muzzle of the correct proportions, dark eyes and the correct bite. Long strong neck, well laid shoulders and upper arms, deep brisket and well sprung ribcage. Back level and slightly sloping to his loin, very powerful and strong rear angulation, he moved very soundly being sound and true coming and going, BP and 1st in the pastoral Puppy Group and reserve best Puppy in Show.

Welsh Corgi (Cardigan)

Open (1)

1st. Snedden’s Nejden Storm Cloud ShCEx.

A 6 year old bitch, showing a study and strong outline, head and muzzle of the correct proportions, ears erected, dark eyes and the correct bite. Strong neck, well laid shoulders and upper arms, deep chest, topline level and a strong loin, nicely angulated rear quarters, she moved soundly and true showing reach and drive, BOB.

Pyrenean Mountain Dog

Open (1)

1st. Mrs N Jaspers Pafaxen Rewrite The Stars.

A 3 year old male showing excellent type, great size and balanced and in proportion, head of the correct proportions, strong deep muzzle. Powerful neck, shoulders have the correct layback, deep chest and nicely sprung ribcage. Topline level and strong, powerful rear quarters and an adequate bend of stifle, he moved soundly around the ring showing reach and drive, BOB.and 3rd in the Pastoral group.

Samoyed

Open (2)

1st. Miss S M Cornwell’s Jewel Child Of Joy Orleansnow (IMP CZE).

A 3 year old bitch showing a very typical outline, balanced and in proportion, she has a wedge-shaped, head with a broad, flat skull, ears erected and carried well. Strong arched neck, shoulders well laid back, chest deep with well sprung ribcage, back and topline proportionate. Well bent stifles and low set hocks, she moved very well in profile but a little close behind, BOB.

2nd. Mr A Knipe’s- Taronakits Kall Me Kaylee At Lenora ShCM.

An 11 year old bitch and looking good for her age, balanced throughout, wedge shaped head strong muzzle and dark eyes, correct bite. Smaller than the first placed bitch, she moved very well coming and going, showing reach and drive in profile.

AVNSC Pastoral

Puppy (1)

1st. Peart’s Malandex Xquisit’s Legacy For Talluachy (Bearded Collie).

An 8 month old bitch showing a balanced outline, she has a broad skull and a strong muzzle, neck of the correct length, well laid shoulders deep chest, back level, nicely angulated rear quarters, coat of the correct texture, tail well set on and carried well. She moved steadily around the ring being sound and true, Best Puppy, 2nd in the Pastoral Puppy Group.

Open (1)

1st. Miss S E Butchers Sylvabrae Newtons Law (Bearded Collie).

A 3 year old male, he has a masculine head and muzzle of the correct proportions, correct bite and dentition, strong neck, well laid shoulders and upper arms, deep chest and a well sprung ribcage. Level back and strong rear quarters, well bent stifles and low set hocks. He moved with reach and drive going around the ring and was sound and true coming and going, Best AVNSC, 2nd in the Pastoral Group.

Pastoral Group

1st. Mrs B Kenmare’s CH Windgunn’s Rio Grande (GSD).

2nd. Miss S E Butchers Sylvabrae Newtons Law (Bearded Collie).

3rd. Mrs N Jaspers Pafaxen Rewrite The Stars (Pyrenean Sheepdog)

4th. Miss L Welford’s CH Ristine Emerald (Shetland Sheepdog).

Pastoral Puppy Group

1st. Miss V Bells Surfstone Rhysent Edition (GSD).

2nd. Peart’s Malandex Xquisit’s Legacy For Talluachy (Bearded Collie).

3rd. Reed’s Caleykiz True Boogie At Stoneyburn.

4th. Dr L Ferguson’s Fervaila Black Cuillin.

AV Pastoral Veteran

1st. Miss L Welford’s CH Ristine Emerald.

2nd. CH Kilfinan Mister Moonlight For Talluachy.

A 7 year old male showing a typical breed outline, balanced and in proportion, head and muzzle correct strong neck, well laid shoulders, deep chest, ribs well sprung, even back, coat in good condition, well bent stifles and low set hocks, he was sound and true coming and going and showing reach and drive in profile.

BIS

Sinclairs- Chataway Dress Tartan At Declares JW ShCEx OSW (Cocker Spaniel).

A black 5 year old Cocker Spaniel, very impressive on first look and even better when I got my hands on her, she has a well developed skull and a square muzzle, correct bite and dentition, dark eyes and ears carried correctly. Neck of the correct length, well laid shoulders and upper arms, deep chest and a well sprung ribcage, level topline, well bent stifles, she was in excellent coat and condition today and well handled. 

RBIS

Brough’s Lumbox Scotch Gold JW. (Boxer).

BPIS

Mr D W Shields Wilholme Angels Envy (Border Terrier).

A 10 month old bitch showing very typical outline for the breed, she has an otter like head, short strong muzzle and the correct bite, dark eyes and correctly held ears. Neck well set on, deep chest and nicely sprung ribcage, coat of the correct texture, nicley bent stifles and small feet. Her movement was sound and true showing drive and purpose.

RBPIS

Miss V Bells Surfstone Rhysent Edition (GSD).

BVIS

Miss L Welford’s CH Ristine Emerald (Shetland Sheepdog).

RBVIS

Burgess’s Cedarcreek Forever Young At Mountainglen (Alaskan Malamute).

Judge-Ian Sexton