Westmorland County Agricultural Society

Westmorland County Show
Open Show

10th September 2026

Idyllic location nestled amongst the rolling countryside and fields divided by dry-stone walls, on the edge of quaint picturesque villages, and with easy access to the M6. Run as part of the County Show, which is a must for any visitor, my regret was not going up a day earlier than I did so I could have taken in everything the show had to offer. The dog show was well run and very professional, with a great set up of large rings, some inside, some out. A great, friendly crowd of exhibitors, very sporting and lots of applause for the winners. Thank you to the dedicated and hard working committee for inviting me to judge.

Labradors

Class: 125 – Puppy (2/3)

1st – 266 – Flyenpyg Swynona Ryder – C.M. Smith – 8 month old black bitch, pretty feminine head with a kind eye and well placed ears, strong neck flowed cleanlily into her shoulders and a level topline, nice amount of barrel to her ribs, and a short strong loin, nice amount of bone and tidy feet, good turn of stifle and expanse of thigh, proper otter tail which she used well on the move, ever so slightly higher than desirable but she was an excitable puppy enjoying her day out and I would rather see that than one being dragged around the ring. BPIB & PGrp 3.

2nd – 249 – Claychalk Costa Genna – Lawrence & Scrimgeour – 8 months old Black bitch, much slower maturing than the winner, she only looked just 6 month old, pretty head and a nice eye, nice ear size and shape, which were well placed. Good length of neck, nice bone, not so together on the move as the winner today.

Class: 126 – Junior (5/6)

1st - 254 – Bruadarach Ballachulish – Mrs Parker – 12 month old Chocolate dog, strong masculine head of good proportions, well placed ears, thick, clean and strong neck, good amount of bone and width to front, well sprung barrel ribs, short strong loin, good turn of stifle, great expanse of thigh, short hocks, thick otter tail in constant use, not always together on the move yet but I was able to see enough to see he had correct placement.

2nd – 255- Seatallan Ebony – Miss K. Powell – Black bitch just 17 months old, pretty head with a kind eye of good colour, great, barrelled ribs, short loin, excellent turn of stifle and tidy feet, preferred the tail of winner.

Class: 127 – Special Yearling (3/4)

1st – 256 – Seatallan English Oak – Miss K. Powell – 17 month old Black dog, strong masculine head, keen expression, well placed ears of good shape, right amount of neck, good fore-chest, good amount of bone, well ribbed back, good expanse of thigh, moved well with good use of the tail.

2nd – 264 – Flyenpyg Agatha Crispy – C. M. Smith – just 8 months old black bitch, just a baby for this class, very feminine pretty head, kind eye and expression, nice amount of bone, good turn of stifle, moved well for a puppy.

3rd – 263 – Mosseccles Galaxy – Mr P. Robson.

 Class: 128 – Post Graduate (6/8)

1st – 257 – Stormrose Daisy Hill – Mr & Mrs Roberts – 3 year old yellow bitch, super head, broad with good stop, good eye colour, tidy high set ears well back, nice length of muzzle, great fore-chest and bone, well sprung barrelled ribs, massive expanse of thigh with great turn of stifle, short hocks, good otter tail, moved a little wide behind, and would prefer a smidge more leg length to add to the overall balance.

2nd – 252 – Seatallan Damson – Mr & Mrs Mullett – 3 year old black dog, very strong masculine head, just a little too strong across the brow for me and short in muzzle in proportion to skull, kind and expressive eye, well placed ears, good length of neck and nice amount of bone, would like a little more width to the front, ribs were more well sprung than barrelled, and a slight arch over the loin where I would prefer it a little leveller, good turn of stifle and short hocks and a nice tail.

3rd – 247 – Flyenpygs In Blankets over Labrotknight JW – Mrs Holden

4th – 264 – Flyenpyg Agatha Crispy – C.M. Smith

Class: 129 – Open (5/7)

1st – 265 – Flyenpyg Jurgen Chopp JW – C.M. Smith – 2 and half year old black dog, he might not be the biggest of dogs being shown in the breed, but his balance and proportions are superb, strongly built, active appearance, short coupled, broad in skull with a great stop, kindest of eyes and expression and a very nice colour to them, very tidy ears so well placed, nose wide and well developed nostrils, muzzle of correct length, clean cheeks, his strength and length of neck, was clean and wide, into well laid shoulders, and a short level back, strong well-muscled short loin, great amount of fore-chest, nice return of upper arm, good amount of bone, the slightest of slope to strong pasterns and tidy round and compact feet with good arch to toes, great amount barrelled ribs, excellent turn of stifle, with great expanse of 1st & 2nd thigh, his muscles were firm and strong, short strong hocks and a nice otter tail. He was my best mover in the breed, plenty of drive and reach in typical Labrador way, with great use of his tail. BOB & Grp 2.

2nd – 253 – Bruadarach Baile Eilidh – Mrs S. Parker – 5 and half year old Chocolate bitch, classic looking bitch, feminine head of good proportions, strong clean neck, nice lay of shoulder, well sprung barrelled ribs, short coupled, good turn of stifle, short hocks.

3rd – 261 – Flyenpyg Amy Swinehouse JW – Robinson & Burrow.

4th – 258 – Stormrose Good As Gold – Mr & Mrs Roberts.

NSDTR

Class: 133 – Open (2/2)

1st - 272 – Eusanit It’ll Be Reet at Menstonia – Copeland & Knowles – 6 year old medium sized compact dog, who did not look his age, full of youth and vitality, very appealing head and expression, with good wedge shape from above and in profile, ears set high an well back, with the neatest of triangles, strong neck of medium length into well laid back shoulders, deep chest and well sprung ribs, short level back with a strong loin, adequate tuck up, good bend of stifle and short hocks, moved well and at good speed. BOB.

2nd - 273 – Camusmor Ca Canny with Acanuck – Mrs Roffey – 3 year old bitch, feminine head and expression with a kind eye, good neck length, enough fore-chest, good spring to rib, nice expanse of thigh, moved well.

 Hungarian Vizsla

Class: 111 - Open (1/3)

1st – 184 – Mymokush Tiana Arya – Mrs Addison-Harris – 7 year old bitch, feminine head that was lean and noble, moderate stop, muzzle a smidge longer more equal proportions to skull, good eye colour, nice length of neck with slight arch, good shoulders, enough fore-chest, good expanse of thigh and nice turn of stifle, moved ok for age not on a show lead and a novice handler. BOB.

Bracco Italiano

Class: 99 - Open (2/6)

1st – 161 – Kelevra Bacchustabio – Ms & Mr Pearson – 3 year old dog, masculine and strong in appearance, head of equal proportions, cheeks lean, enough occipital protuberance and a slight stop, strong muscular neck, shoulders long and well-muscled with good lay back, plenty of bone, and length to pasterns, body of good proportions, chest broad and deep, well sprung ribs, slight tuck up. Moved with real drive and reach. BOB.

2nd – 162 – Sh Ch & Swiss Ch Kelevra Covo Di Ladri JW – Nearly 6 years old, feminine head, kind expression, good head proportions, well set ears of nice texture, neck in proportion to overall size, good shoulders, well sprung ribs, strong loin, good bend of stifle, moved well, the winner had more oomph today to take the class.

A.V.N.S.C Gundog

Class: 146 - Puppy (4/5)

1st – 309 – Vanitonia Spectre of Whitbraith – Miss & Mrs Dronsfield – (Clumber) – 10 month old dog, instant balance and appeal to this young dog, strong masculine head of good proportions, strong stop and obvious occiput, good width to muzzle which was nice and square, good size and shape to ear, good length and strength to neck, sloping shoulders, well boned strong forelegs, good amount of fore-chest, well sprung ribs that were well back, well bent stifle and short hocks, this dog didn’t disappoint on the move with real drive and great carriage and good use of his tail. BP & PGrp 1.

2nd – 322 – Gunalt Reverence – Mr & Mrs West – (Weimaraner) - 10 month old bitch, very feminine with a pretty head of equal proportions, good length of neck, nice angles fore & aft, clean level topline, moderate tuck up, good expanse of thigh, moved well.

3rd – 306 – Calvdale Life at Fallenleaf – Mr & Mrs Cunliffe (ESS)

4th – 311 – Harlech Silver Wind – Mrs Grayston – (Weimaraner)

Class: 147 – Junior (1/1)

1st – 310 – Foreverknox Mo Anam Cara – Mrs Gibson – (IRAWS) – 15 month old bitch, still quite raw and slow maturing, pretty feminine head with a keen expression, good stop and ears level with the eyes, slight arch to neck, a little wider in front, level topline, moved well.

Class: 148 – Post Graduate (2/3)

1st – 316 – Gleadsbury Mad About The Boy JW – Mrs House – (ESS) – 2 year old L&W masculine dog, symmetrical and compact, just off square, good stop, appealing eyes with kind expression, clean flat cheeks, good proportions of muzzle to skull, and good chiselling under the eyes, good clean neck of nice length, deep chest and well sprung ribs, short strong loin, good bend of stifle and short hocks, super mover.

 2nd – 320 – Starshot Overwatch – Miss Swainson – (HWV) – really nice example of the breed, still a little immature, has lots of time to develop, loved his expression and appealing head, good length of neck with a slight arch, well laid shoulders, strong bone that was straight, level back, deep chest, moderate angulation to the rear, great mover.

Class: 149 – Open (4/7)

1st – 321 – Talintyre Fomhar Reiver – Mrs Tait – (IRAWS) – 2 and half year old dog, strong and athletic appearance, appealing head with enough breadth in proportion to body, good stop, kind round eye of good colour, muscular clean neck with sufficient arch, deep chest with good width, nice oval bone with slight slope to pasterns, well sprung ribs and a level topline, the desired rounded croup, strong muscular loin, well bent stifles, short hocks, good drive and reach, he gave a great account of himself and good representation of the breed. BAVNSC.

2nd – 318 – Sh Ch Crumpsbrook Woodrush - Powell & Murrell – (Large Munsterlander) – 9 year old dog who did not look his age, and was splitting hairs with winner and easily on another day could have been swapped around, there is an instant impressive stance about this dog where your eye is drawn to him, very appealing handsome head and expression, kind and intelligent dark drown eye, ears set high and lying close to head, strong muscular neck with a slight arch, well laid back shoulders, deep chest, well sprung ribs which were well back, slight tuck up, short coupled and strong muscular loin, well-turned stifle with short hocks, the muscles on this dog were strong and firm, he moved with real ease and carried himself well, with real drive and reach. He was well presented and is a great specimen of the breed.

3rd – 317 – Ir Sh Ch Silverkelvin Jupiter over Magdala VW CW22 – (Weimaraner).

4th – 319 – Tureagh Crystal Cider – Powell &Murrell- (Large Munsterlander).

A.V. Imported Breed Register Gundog

Class: 151 – Open (4/4)

1st – 327- Pry Acta Non Verba at Ansona (Imp SVK) – Miss P. Grime – (Slovakian Rough Haired Pointer) – 18 month old bitch, impressive youngster, very together for her age, attractive head, very feminine and of equal proportions, enough stop and kind eyes, clean neck of medium length, well laid back shoulders, straight front, good amount of fore-chest and depth of chest, ribs well sprung, clean level topline, nice rear angulation and turn of stifle, great head carriage and level topline on the move, and moved with good drive and reach. BAVIBR.

2nd – 324 – Gameglow Back To Black – Mr & Mrs Boughton – (Braque D’Auvergne) – 2 year old bitch, with an attractive head, of nice proportions, large expressive eyes, good length to neck with a slight arch, well laid shoulder and good return of upper arm, good body and height proportions, clean topline, good rear angulation and well-muscled, slightly hurried and speedy on the move when the standard calls for an endurance trot with a light supple gait showing elegance in carriage, which was common in the three present today, in saying that this exhibit moved with passion and had great drive and reach and correct feet placement.

3rd – 325 – Parkbalk ArielDianell Avec Brwynstep - Mr & Mrs Boughton – (Braque D’Auvergne).

4th – 326 – Khyannes Oceane Avec Mumysami (Imp Hun) – Mrs & Miss & Miss Cumberland - (Braque D’Auvergne).

 Gundog Group

1st – 206 – Morgan Van Freebreeze (Imp Nld) ShCEx VW – Mrs R. Mason – (Pointer) – This lovely girl fills your eye as soon as she walked in the ring. She is so up my street and full of quality, very pretty and feminine head of nice balanced proportions, good amount of stop, enough pronounce to occiput, well placed ears, plenty of chiselling and a kind eye. Long neck and enough arc, well placed shoulders and good return of upper arm, nice amount of fore-chest with good width, good oval bone and perfect pasterns and feet, well sprung ribs that went far back, very strong short loin with that little arch, balanced well bent stifles with great expanse of thigh with muscles to match. Graceful movement.

2nd – 265 – Flyenpyg Jurgen Chopp JW – C.M. Smith – (Labrador).

3rd – 216 – Steelriver Pure Majness IR JCH – Miss. Stevenson – (Flat Coated).

4th – 272 - Eusanit It’ll Be Reet at Menstonia – Copeland & Knowles (NSDTR)

Puppy Gundog Group

1st - 309 – Vanitonia Spectre of Whitbraith – Miss & Mrs Dronsfield – (Clumber).

2nd – 276 – Timbric Calamity Jane – Mrs Bacon – (Cocker Spaniel) – Super little bitch, she came in the adult group and took my eye, full of the merry spirit we expect of a quality cocker, just not quite ready for the main group just yet, beautiful head with the correct stop, and head of good proportions all while remaining feminine, a kind full eye, nice length of neck and well laid shoulder, good amount of infill, strong and compact body, well sprung ribs, lovely to watch on the move, real drive and reach and full of character, just missing the top spot today to a more mature puppy that’s is all together sooner.

3rd – 266 - Flyenpyg Swynona Ryder – C.M. Smith – (Labrador).

4th - 212 – Crookrise Tilly – Mrs A. Udale – (Pointer).

A.V. Gundog

Class: 152 – Puppy (2/9 )

1st – 264 – Flyenpyg Agatha Crispy – C. M. Smith – (Labrador).

2nd – 212 – Crookrise Tilly – Mrs A. Udale – (Pointer).

Class: 153 – Veteran (6/13)

1st – 284 – Kalispell Villanelle – Mr & Mrs Rainey – (Cocker) - 8year old bitch, balanced and compact, very pretty head with distinct stop and right amount of chiselling, kind eye with good depth of colour, ears set on level with the eye, fine and of nice texture, neck of correct proportions for size, clean and muscular, straight front, well-knit cat feet, nice amount of fore-chest with good infill, good spring of ribs, strong short loin of good width, well angulated rear, moved with real drive and passion, with good reach and endorsing the merry cocker persona with her tail in constant use.

2nd – 318 – Sh Ch Crumpsbrook Woodrush - Powell & Murrell – (Large Munsterlander).

3rd – 181 – Sh Ch Orchidstar Bonds Of Speed JW ShCM VW – Mrs Sielski – (GSP).

4th – 200 – Hawkfield Happy – Ms W. Gordon – (Pointer).

A.V. Special Beginners

Class: 354 – Special Beginners (9/33)

1st – 125 – Hightarn Nightfall at Roseghyll – Mrs Johnson – (Border Terrier) – 5 year old dog, strong masculine head with plenty of appeal, keen eye with nice dark colour, small V shaped ears were well set, straight strong bone, deep chest, ribbed well back, short strong loin, adequate rear angulation and turn of stifle, short strong tail, moved with ease and purpose.

2nd – 227 – Putjade Popster – Mr 7 Mrs Evans – (Golden Ret.) – masculine young dog at just 14 months old, stands his ground well, strong head of good proportions, long clean muscular neck, angles fore & aft of good balance, level topline, well sprung ribs, well bent stifles, moved well.

3rd – 366 – Beldones Clementine Avec Coloratura – Miss Rose – (Rough Collie).

4th – 268 – Timouron Sign Of The Times – Mr & Mrs Stewart – (Labrador).

5th – 547 – Alsidewood Imitation – Dr & Mr Hood – (CKCS).

A.V. Local Open Stakes

Class: 355 – AV Open (6/20)

1st – 208 – Freebreeze Special Effects JW – Mrs Nelis – (Pointer) – 3 year old O&W bitch, pretty head, kind eye, nice length of neck, well sprung ribs, short loin, adequate turn of stifle, moved well.

2nd – 583 – Melcia Pandamonium – Mr & Mrs Parrington – (Lowchen) – very appealing young dog at just 2 years old, strong muzzle, well defined stop, dark round eye really drew you in, good length of neck with a lovely arch to it, nice round bone, level topline and well sprung ribs, short loin, well-muscled hindquarters, moved with determination and great head carriage.

3rd – 247 – Flyenpygs In Blankets over Labrotknight JW – Mrs Holden – (Labrador).

4th – 94 – Ch/Ir Ch Afilador Wheal Grace An Ch 22/23/24/25 CW 22/23 – Miss Hall (Ibizan Hound).

5th – 174 – Montalba Mustrum Ridcully JW – Mrs & Miss Brown – (GSP).

Judge: Mark Andrews (Ledgands)