Redditch & District Canine Society

Redditch & District Canine Society Open Show – Saturday 24th January 2026

Judge: Kelly Hampton-Lee (Kelrick)

I would like to thank the Committee of Redditch & District Canine Society for the invitation to judge at this very well-run show. I was delighted with both the quality and quantity of exhibits on the day, and everything ran smoothly, creating a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. I would also like to thank my stewards, Neil Cuss and Graham Taberer, for their excellent support in the ring. Their efficiency, organisation and good humour were very much appreciated and contributed greatly to a pleasant day’s judging. Finally, a big thank you to the exhibitors who brought their dogs for me to assess today and accepted my decisions in a sporting manner.

Dalmatian

P (5,2) 1. Williams & Tanswell’s Carodal Welcome Way Via Waltzaway. 10-month-old black spotted puppy dog. Well defined spotting. Handsome head with flat skull and bright, sparkling eyes giving an intelligent expression. Athletic build with deep chest and level back. He moved with powerful, rhythmic action and long strides. A lovely puppy. BPIB

2. Brooks & De Rozario’s Jemblewood Resolute Stork. 6-month-old black spotted puppy dog. Masculine head with dark oval shaped eyes, intelligent expression and correct scissor bite. Well angulated and used this to good effect as he moved around the ring. Another lovely exhibit, just not as mature as the winner.

J (3,1) 1. Cattermole & Richards’ Anima Cordis Man In The Mirror For Kalvadene For Hafwenna (Imp Pol). 13-month-old liver spotted dog. Lovely head with flat skull, correct scissor bite and strong muzzle. Good angulation to front and rear, good depth of chest. Moved with smooth, strong action.

2. Wilkins’ Puntinato Ballante Your Yummiest Yum-Yum For Salvadorada (Imp Bel). 11-month-old black spotted puppy dog. Well defined spots. Handsome head with correct dentition, good pigmentation and sparkling oval eyes. Good angles to front and rear. Moved well.

PG (3,1) 1. Barnett’s Salvadorada Happy Go Lucky. 3-year-old black spotted bitch. A lovely example of the breed – well-balanced, strong and muscular. Pretty feminine head with broad flat skull, lovely expressive eyes giving an intelligent expression. Very attentive to handler. Strong level back and good depth of chest. Moved with smooth, rhythmic powerful action. BOB

 O (7,2) 1. Stebbings’ Steyndal Baroness. 3-year-old liver spotted bitch. Attractive head with flat skull, powerful muzzle, correct scissor bite and brown nose. Fairly long neck leading to well laid shoulders. Strong, powerful level back and good turn of stifle. Moved well fore and aft. RBOB

2. Sampson’s Dalstorm Just Waltzing JW. 2-year-old liver spotted bitch. Lovely head with bright sparkling eyes and intelligent expression. Well defined spotting. Well angulated with level back, good tailset and carriage. Moved soundly with powerful action all ways around the ring.

Shih Tzu

P (2,0) 1. Shulver’s Shidizzle Quartzite Star Of Crimsonleash. 9-month-old gold & white puppy dog. Beautifully presented dense coat. Handsome chrysanthemum-like head with slightly undershot bite, wide open nostrils and warm expression. Lovely silhouette on the stand. Moved with strong, smooth flowing action showing full pads. BPIB

2. Spencer Down & Stevenson’s Shenleyvale Simply The Zest At Evieshu. 6-month-old gold & white puppy bitch. Pretty head with large dark eyes, black nose and warm expression. Good size and shape and coat coming through nicely. A good mover, just a little hesitant on the table today.

J (1,0) Shulver’s Shidizzle Quartzite Star Of Crimsonleash – see Puppy

PG (1,0) 1. Spencer Down’s Chanikos Harper Seven At Evieshu JW. 18-month-old black & white bitch. Very pretty head with round dark eyes, good pigmentation, black nose with wide open nostrils. Beautifully presented with dense coat in immaculate condition. Excels in size and shape. Moved smoothly around the ring with good drive from the rear, showing full pads. BOB

O (1,0) 1. Maule’s Jadetemple Jaci Higgins At Daltricia JW. 2-year-old gold & white bitch. Lovely size and shape. Well presented with plenty of dense coat. Pretty head with broad skull, good earset, black nose and round dark eyes. Well angulated and level topline. Moved well fore and aft. RBOB

Russian Toy

P (1,0) 1. Mcleod’s Red October At Dunline. 10-month-old dog puppy. Very alert and attentive, showing the lively temperament required of the breed. He has a lovely head with good ear carriage and correct scissor bite. Fine boned and square in outline. A little unsettled on the table today but once settled he showed himself well. BPIB

J (4,2) 1. Holyland’s Ollarena Saffi Ari. 16-month-old bitch. Pretty head with lovely big, well fringed ears, correct bite and lean muzzle. Long-legged and square, with an elegant outline, correct angulation and fine bone. Well-schooled and confident in the ring. She moved well, with brisk positive action. RBOB

2. Austin’s Garnox Damien At Mairichis. 13-month-old black & tan dog. A very excitable youngster, full of character and maturing nicely. Lovely outline and head, with an attractive expression, large well-fringed ears, pointed muzzle and correct dentition. Once settled he moved well, and improved with each class, showing himself to better advantage as the day went on.

PG (4,1) 1. Austin Garnox Damien At Mairichis (see Junior)

2. Austin’s September Song Of Mairichis. 3-year-old brown & tan bitch. A small, elegant and feminine bitch of nice size and shape. She has a pretty head with well-shaped expressive eyes and large, well-fringed ears, her self-coloured nose complements her coat. Fine boned. She carries herself with elegance, with a well set tail and correct carriage.

O (4,0) 1. Orchard & Holyland’s CZE CH Vivaprima Turmalin Royal (IMP LVA). 2½-year-old dog. A lovely example of the breed, presenting a square, fine-boned outline with excellent proportions. Well feathered large ears, correct head and expression and very soundly constructed. Moved superbly with brisk positive action. A confident and happy exhibit who was a pleasure to watch. BOB

2. Austin’s Garnox Damien At Mairichis. (see Junior)

Coton De Tulear

P (4,0) 1. Hancock’s Coton Karma’s Shoot Me Down Bear At Cindaires (IMP DNK). 10-month-old dog puppy with a very pleasing outline. Good head proportions with round dark expressive eyes, good length of muzzle and correct scissor bite. Coat coming through well for age with correct texture. Moved soundly and confidently maintaining his topline. Presented and handled well. BPIB

2. Giambona’s Mopseyscoton Mini Mccoy At Trinashores. 8-month-old dog puppy. Attractive head with dark eyes, correct dentition and a lovely expression. A lovely size and shape with slight rise over the loin. Well bodied for age and sound on the move. Just preferred the overall maturity and finish of the winner today.

J (1,0) 1. Cheshire’s Xanthos Vom Cotonfeeling (IMP DEU). 1-year-old dog. Stunning head with correct proportions, black nose, slightly rounded skull and slight frontal groove. Correct topline with slight rise over the loin. Lively and friendly – such a character. Good lay back of shoulder and well-muscled legs. He moved soundly and smoothly around the ring and was a joy to watch. A lovely example of the breed. BOB

PG – no entries

O (3,1) 1. Clarke’s INT/BEL/NLD CH Cotonkiss Heaven Help Us NLW23 VW LUX-V. 8-year-old dog of excellent breed type and in superb condition. Beautiful coat and texture, presented in immaculate condition. Well-proportioned head with a lovely expression. Confident and sound mover, moving true fore and aft. A dog full of quality and presence. RBOB

2. Pearman’s PT CH Cotonkiss Penny From Heaven At Mopseycoton. 4-year-old bitch with a pleasing outline and feminine head. Correct coat texture and beautifully presented. A lovely size and shape, well balanced throughout with good angulation and well-sprung ribs. Not quite as animated as the winner today, but moved true with smart, smooth action.

Papillon

P (3,1) 1. Mann’s Melangel Ultrasonic. 6-month-old red sable & white puppy dog. Lovely head with finely pointed muzzle, correct teeth, large mobile ears. Fine, silky coat starting to come through, presented in immaculate condition. Good angles to front and rear. Well sprung ribs and level topline which he held on the move. A nice mover when settled. BPIB

2. Nash’s Ookiimimi Unique Gift. 6-month-old black & white puppy bitch. Another lovely exhibit. Small, dainty and well-balanced, she had lovely large, mobile ears which she used to good effect on the move. Pretty head with good length of muzzle. She was confident, happy and attentive to her handler.

J (4,1) 1. Headley’s Yeldaeh’s Mr Fezzywig. 15-month-old red sable & white dog. Handsome head with symmetrical markings, dark, well-placed eyes, large mobile ears with good fringing, correct dentition and finely pointed muzzle. Alert, intelligent expression. Good size and shape, forming a lovely silhouette on the stand. Hare feet. Moved gracefully with light action covering the ground well. BOB

2. Headley’s Yeldaeh’s Mr Tumble. 15-month-old black & white dog. Litter brother to the winner. Lovely head with dark eyes, symmetrical markings and an alert expression. A lovely size and shape and moved soundly in all directions with light free-flowing movement. Very close decision between the two brothers, just preferred the showy character of the winner.

PG (2,1) 1. Nash’s Ookiimimi Truly Precious At Yeldaeh. 22-month-old dark red sable & white bitch. Nice size and shape. Large mobile ears which she used well at all times. Correct bite and good length of muzzle. Well angulated and moved well, maintaining a level topline on the move.

O (1,0) 1. Neachell’s Gleniren I’Adora At Suttonpark. 2-year-old red sable & white bitch. Very pretty head with correct dentition, finely pointed muzzle and well defined stop. Lovely expression. Dainty, lively and alert – she moved with light, free flowing action around the ring. A lovely exhibit. RBOB

Griffon Bruxellois

P (1,0)

J (2,1) 1. Swinge’s Balthazar Shake It Off. 14-month-old red rough bitch. Pretty head with a lovely expression. Correct undershot bite. Square and cobby in body with good proportions. Good tailset and carriage, which she maintained on the move. Moved soundly with good drive from the rears.

PG (2,0) 1. Swinge & Price’s Marquant Remember Me. 17-month-old red rough dog of excellent balance and outline. Masculine head with correct proportions and a pleasing monkey-like expression. Well placed eyes and nose, wide nostrils and a correct slightly undershot bite. Compact and cobby with sound angulation. Moved true with good rear drive. A quality exhibit. BOB

2. Suggitt’s Aptrick Gateau Noir. 18-month-old black rough bitch full of character and confidence. Very lively and alert in the ring, showing a happy, outgoing temperament. Good substance and bone, well put together and balanced. Moved well with a positive action, maintaining his shape on the move. A nice exhibit.

O (2,1) 1. Suggitt’s Aptrick Dolly Mixtures JW. 3½-year-old red rough bitch, compact and cobby with a pleasing, well-balanced outline. Happy and confident, clearly enjoying her time in the ring. Good tailset and carriage, which she maintained on the move. Moved well with sound, positive action throughout. RBOB

Pug

P (1,1)

J – no entries

PG (2,1) 1. Tydeman & Wright’s Jobeile Dream Sparkler At Tartanmops. Almost 2-year-old fawn bitch with black mask. Broad head and large, round, expressive dark eyes. Clearly defined wrinkle and black nose with wide open nostrils. Good angles to front and rear. Moved well. RBOB

O ( 2,1) 1. Tydeman & Wright’s Zuazu One Step Beyond. 2 ½-year-old fawn dog with black mask. Sturdy, cobby and well-built. Large, masculine head with dark eyes, slightly undershot bite and well defined wrinkle. Well angulated and moved steadily around the ring with the characteristic pug roll. BOB

King Charles Spaniel

P (4,0) 1. Morley & Hitchcock’s Baldragon Shooting Star For Lizlanmor. 6-month-old tricolour bitch puppy. From the moment she entered the ring she oozed ring presence, quite remarkable for one so young. A truly delightful, sweet, compact and cobby puppy with a very pleasing outline. She has a lovely head with a good dome, low set ears and the most appealing, gentle expression. Beautifully balanced and she moved with confidence and assurance. A most promising youngster who was an absolute pleasure to judge, and one I was delighted to award BPIB and BOB

2. Bowles-Robinson’s Baldragon’s Golden Shot. 6-month-old Blenheim dog puppy. Litter brother to the winner. A lovely boy who was well presented and well balanced, with a pleasing head and correct ear set, although the head will benefit from time to mature. He has a good overall shape and moved well. A very promising youngster and another lovely exhibit from this kennel, with much to admire.

J (3,1) 1. Tarabad & Whitman’s Khatibi Czech Me Out. 7-month-old tricolour bitch. A very pleasing youngster with a lovely domed head and soft, appealing expression and undershot bite. Well ribbed and nicely put together, showing good body for her age. She has lovely eyes with pleasing pigment and was presented to advantage. Moved well, showing sound and positive action.

2. Smith’s Chacombe Hendrix At Justacharma. 14-month-old tricolour dog. Strong appealing head with a well-developed dome, large dark eye and rich tan markings, softly cushioned muzzle contributing to a pleasing expression. He has good substance throughout, with well angulated, correctly placed shoulders and a level topline. Positive rear angulation allowed him to move freely and soundly.

PG (2,0) 1. Austin’s Baldragon Pardon My French. 2-year-old tricolour dog. A compact, cobby exhibit with a balanced outline. He has a large, masculine head with a good dome and broad skull, large dark eyes and bright tan markings. Plenty of substance with well laid-back shoulders, a deep chest and level topline. Good rear angulation enabled him to move well.

2. Boyer’s Olaf Ot Nevskogo Hobbit At Ellinghurst (IMP GRC). 2½-year-old black & tan dog. A square, compact dog with good substance and balance. He has a lovely dome, low set ears and a pleasing, gentle expression. Well angulated with a level topline and good turn of stifle. Moved well, maintaining his shape on the move.

O (9,4) 1. Bowles-Robinson’s Tess Des Trois Maillets Baldragon (IMP FRA). 3-year-old Blenheim bitch. A most attractive, compact and cobby bitch with a lovely head. She has large dark eyes with a soft, gentle expression, wide open nostrils, a good dome and correct underjaw. Soundly made throughout and well balanced, she moved well, holding her outline on the move. RBOB

2. Austin’s Baldragon Blinkin Hell. 3-year-old tricolour dog. An attractive dog with a lovely, well-shaped head, good dome, low set ears and dark eyes, finished with a correct slightly undershot bite giving a pleasing expression. Compact and cobby with a wide chest and good angulation throughout. He moved well, showing good drive and maintaining his outline on the move.