East Of England Ladies Kennel Society

East of England Ladies Kennel Society Open Show

Tuesday 21st July 2026

Judge : Miss N Foster (Thozow)

I would like to thank the officers and committee for their kind invitation to judge this well-run show. My thanks also go to my efficient stewards and to the exhibitors for accepting my decisions.

Terrier Group

G1 Ch Woolytop The Phezanantplukka JW ( Mrs A Offer)

G2 Montelle All is Bright at Sunnystone (AI) (Mrs G Thomas)

G3 Komiion Symphoniques at Sarminja (Mrs S Fewings)

G4 Lemajac Red Apollo (Mr K Orpin)

Puppy Terrier Group

PG1 Lemajac Red Apollo (Mr K Orpin)

PG2 Tiltser Chartreuse (Miss A Witmond)

PG3 Mickleview Lay Down Sally (Mrs E & Mr W Scott)

PG4 Dekejaron Sinner in Secret (Mr K Orpin)

RBOB Terrier Group

G1 Tiltser Chartreuse (Miss A Witmond)

Bedlington Terriers

BOB: Ch Woolytop The Phezanantplukka JW ( Mrs A Offer)

RBOB: Mickleview Harvest Moon (Mrs E & Mr W Scott)

BP : Mickleview Lay Down Sally (Mrs E & Mr W Scott)

Puppy (2,1a)

1st Mickleview Lay Down Sally (Mrs E & Mr W Scott)

A confident young bitch that oozes breed type. Narrow skull, profuse silky topknot, ideal dark eye and correct ear placement. Straight front with good width, deep flat ribs carried well back, natural arch over the loin with correct tuck-up. Hindquarters of moderate length with well-let-down hocks. Correct low-set tail. Moved with a light, springy action whilst maintaining her outline.

Junior (0,0a)

Post Graduate (1,0a)

1st Mickleview Harvest Moon (Mrs E & Mr W Scott)

This dog presents a pleasing overall outline, with a deep, rounded skull, close-fitting lips and filbert ears, with a long, tapering neck flowing into sloping shoulders. Good depth of brisket with the correct horseshoe front. Well-proportioned body with flat ribs and a natural arch over the muscular loin. Moved soundly, although carrying his tail a little high at times.

Open (3,1a)

1st Ch Woolytop The Phezanantplukka JW (Mrs A Offer)

Beautifully presented and immediately caught my eye. Balanced throughout with a muscular, flexible body, deep brisket and ribs carried well back. Sloping shoulders, pleasing rise over the loin and correct tuck-up. Strong muscular hindquarters providing excellent drive. Superb head of correct length with good fill beneath the eye and typical expression. Excellent coat texture and presentation. Moved freely and effortlessly with the characteristic light, springy action.

2nd Ch Woolytop Leading Lady

A quality, feminine bitch with sufficient substance while retaining her elegance and refinement. A pleasing head with moderate ears, correctly carried, and a good overall balance. Well-laid shoulders leading into a good topline, with flat ribbing and natural arch.Correct tail set. Strong, parallel hindquarters with good, well-let-down hocks. Moved soundly and with good purpose.

Border Terriers

Best of Breed: Borderrush Ribera For Twizzlemere (Mr V.J. & Mrs M. Pearce)

Reserve Best of Breed: Onziemehurst The Navigator (Miss A. Nettle)

Puppy

(1,1a)

Junior (2,1a)

1st Onziemehurst The Navigator (Miss A. Nettle)

Good width of muzzle with a dark eye with keen, typical expression. Correct bite and pleasing V-shaped ears of moderate thickness. Adequate length of neck, narrow throughout and easily spannable. Straight front, well laid shoulders, good overall balance. Moved freely and was presented in a smart, harsh double jacket with a thick, pliable pelt.

Post Graduate (3,0a)

1st Borderrush Ribera For Twizzlemere (Mr V.J. & Mrs M. Pearce)

Quality feminine bitch of correct size, presenting a well-balanced outline. Dark eye with correct otter expression, good head proportions. Moderate neck flowing into well-laid shoulders, straight front with enough bone, standing on neat, well-shaped feet. Good ribbing, well bodied and spannable.Muscular hindquarters with good rear angulation,hocks well-let-down. Presented in a double coat with good texture. Moved soundly.

2nd Onziemehurst Ms Pankhurst (Miss A. Nettle)

Another quality bitch, dark eye, good width of skull and correct ear set, giving a typical alert expression. Straight front with sufficient bone and enough return of upper arm. Adequate spring of rib carried well back, with a strong muscular loin, well-made hindquarters. Good overall balance.Moved freely and with purpose.

3rd Flegati Fidelio at Oatberry (Mrs K. Tuffin)

Open (3,1a)

1st Onziemehurst The Rocketeer (Miss A. Nettle)

Straight front with good bone. Moderately broad skull with feminine expression. Adequate neck leading into a well-made front, good ribbing,spannable, muscular loin. Racy hindquarters moderate bend of stifle and well let down hocks. Moved soundly. Unfortunately, lacked a sufficient jacket today.

2nd Hartswelin Veritas with Oatberry VW (Mrs K. Tuffin)

Typical otter head with good width of skull, short, strong muzzle and well-set ears,with keen typical expression. Good front with sufficient bone and straight forelegs, enough depth of brisket. Well-ribbed and spannable.A quality bitch I just preferred the movement of the winner.

Cairn Terriers

BOB : Airytykes Socialite (Miss R Tester)

RBOB : Mosspur Maddie (Mrs D Purvis)

BP: Mosspur Maddie (Mrs D Purvis)

Puppy (2,0a)

1st Mosspur Maddie (Mrs D. Purvis)

Pleasing head of correct proportions, with neatly placed ears and shaggy eyebrows giving a typical expression. Moderate length of neck flowing into a level topline with well-sprung ribs. Good overall balance through the body, rear angulation and tail set. Presented in a correct, harsh double coat. Moved freely with confidence.

2nd My Boy Ronnie at Beckstone (Mrs V. Bambridge)

This young dog has enough bone, correctly placed ears, dark hazel eyes and a definite stop. Straight front with sufficient bone, strong, muscular thighs and a moderate bend of stifle. He was giving his handler a hard time today. Currently lacking furnishings around the ears, which detracted somewhat from his expression.

Junior (3,2a)

1st Airytykes Turn Up The Night (Miss R. Tester)

Small, well-placed ears with a correct, dark, alert eye, alert expression.. Medium-length body with well-laid, sloping shoulders and good overall balance. Narrow front with correct angulation both fore and aft. Correct tail set, presented in a tidy double jacket. Moved soundly.

Post Graduate (2,1a)

1st Airytykes Socialite (Miss R. Tester)

Full of character, well bodied. Broad skull with a well-filled muzzle, ears are set a little narrow and I would prefer a shorter muzzle. Straight front with sufficient depth of chest, well-sprung ribs and correct topline. Good rear angulation. Moved freely with reach and drive.

Open (3,2a)

1st Mosspur Time And Again (Miss R. Tester)

Strong, well-proportioned head with dark points and small, neat ears correctly placed. Good length of neck flowing into well-laid shoulders with straight front. Well-developed forechest, good spring of rib and a well-bodied. Hindquarters well developed.Coat plentiful with correct double coat. Moved well.

Wire Fox Terriers

BOB : Nethertonion Moonstone (Mr J & Mr K De’Cova & Orpin)

RBOB: Ruxleywyre Magic Box (Mrs M D Mullaney)

BP: Dekejaron Sinner in Secret (Mr K Orpin)

Puppy (2, 1a)

1st Dekejaron Sinner in Secret (Mr K Orpin)

A striking puppy who entered the ring with attitude. Flat skull, dark piercing eye and neat V-shaped ears, folded above the level of the skull. Clean neck leading into a well laid shoulder, straight front with sufficient bone. Short, level back,muscular hindquarters and well-let-down hocks, high tail set. Moved a little erratically at present, but this should settle as he matures.

Junior

No entries

Post Graduate

No entries

Open (2, 0a)

1st Nethertonion Moonstone (Mr J & Mr K De’Cova & Orpin)

Clean, well-proportioned head with good fill beneath the eye and keen, typical expression. Neat V-shaped ears, correctly folded above the skull. Good length of neck flowing elegantly into well-laid shoulders, with good spring of rib and a short, muscular loin. Good topline and tail set on top. Well-angulated hindquarters with a moderate bend of stifle and hocks well let down. Excellent presentation in a correct, harsh double coat of good texture. Moved and handled well, maintaining a good outline both standing and on the move.

2nd Ruxleywyre Magic Box (Mrs M D Mullaney)

A sound, solid dog with plenty to like. Correct head proportions with a keen, typical expression, leading into a good length of neck and well-laid shoulder. Straight front with good bone and correct angulation both fore and aft. Pleasing topline and strong hindquarters with well-let-down hocks. Moved with good, parallel action both coming and going. I would prefer him to carry a little less weight to better show his outline and construction. Presented in a harsh double coat of good texture.

Jack Russell Terriers

BOB: Laserna Captain Crash JW (Mr A & Mrs L Jones)

RBOB: Tiltser Chartreuse (Miss A Witmond)

BP: Tiltser Chartreuse (Miss A Witmond)

Puppy (2,0a)

1st Tiltser Chartreuse (Miss A Witmond)

Charming young bitch with plenty of potential. Lovely head of correct proportions, with a dark, well-pigmented eye and good ear placement, giving a typical, alert expression. Moderate length of neck flowing into well-laid shoulders, with elbows tucked in and a straight front of good bone. Pleasing spring of rib,easily spannable. Strong loin leading into well-angulated hindquarters, with a correct tail set. Moved with reach and drive. Presented in excellent condition.

2nd Kaszavolgyi-Furge Ophellia From Campionfield (Imp Hun)(Miss C Rushforth)

Feminine head with a dark eye and small, neat ears, giving a pleasing expression. Straight front with good overall balance and a well-bodied outline. Good rear angulation with a moderate bend of stifle. Slightly longer cast than the first, which affected the overall balance. Moved adequately, although I preferred the movement of the first.

Junior (4,1a)

1st Roxway Miss Lotus (Mrs P Broom)

Smart young dog with a pleasing overall outline. Dark, keen eye, distinct stop and good width of skull, giving a typical expression. Good shoulder placement flowing into well-developed ribbing and a well-bodied frame. Excellent rear angulation with a good bend of stifle and well-let-down hocks. Superb temperament, unfortunately, today she was not using her ears to best advantage. Moved and showed well.

2nd Kaszavolgyi-Furge Kiara of Campionfield (Imp Hun)(Miss C Rushforth)

Correct head proportions, with neat ears. She has a good lay back of shoulder, level topline with slight rise over loin. Spannable with pliable pelt. Moved ok.

3rd Lindcoly Miss Minnie at Airytykes (Miss R Tester)

Post Graduate (1,0a)

1st Laserna Captain Crash JW (Mr A & Mrs L Jones)

Lots to like about this one, and oozes the breed standard. .Correct head proportions with moderate skull and dark, almond-shaped eye giving a keen expression. Correctly placed ears, folded neatly above the skull. Clean neck flowing into well-laid shoulders, with beautiful straight forequarters, good bone and sufficient forechest. He has a lovely overall balance with pleasing angulation both fore and aft. Well-bodied with a good topline and hindquarters. Presented in an immaculate white double jacket of excellent texture. Moved freely with good reach and drive.

Open (3,2a)

1st Roxway Sun Dance (Mrs P Broom)

Beautiful expression with pleasing head proportions, dark eyes and a distinct stop. Sufficient length of neck flowing into a level topline. Good oval ribcage with adequate spring and a well-balanced body. Moderate bend of stifle with strong hindquarters and well-let-down hocks, although the hocks turn in slightly. Moved adequately. Presented in a smart, well-textured broken coat.

Norwich Terriers

Puppy (1, 1a)

Junior (1,1a)

Post Graduate (2,2a)

Open (2,2a)

Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers

No Entries

AVNSC Terrier

BOB: Lemajac Red Apollo (Mr K Orpin)

RBOB: Chadbrook Enhance the Dance (Miss S Jones)

BP:Lemajac Red Apollo (Mr K Orpin)

Puppy (4,1a)

1st Lemajac Red Apollo (Mr K Orpin) (Lakeland)

Smart, bold and confident dog with plenty of character. Head of correct proportions with neat V-shaped ears, carried alertly, dark piercing eye, giving keen expression. Good reach of neck flowing into well-laid shoulders, with straight forelegs and good bone. Level topline, short, muscular loin and strong hindquarters. Moved with enthusiasm and purpose, covering the ground.

2nd Bilrosestaff Sweetie Pie ( Mrs C Rowland) (SBT)

Like this one very much, unlucky to meet 1st.. Feminine head with a distinct stop, broad skull and short foreface, good ear placement and pleasing expression. Excellent depth of brisket with a compact, muscular body, level topline and strong, muscular loin. Powerful hindquarters with good angulation, giving her the strength. Good overall balance with enough substance. Moved with good reach and drive. Presented in excellent condition.

3rd Anhard Utterly Upbeat (Mrs A & Mrs JA J Hardy & Tune) (Glen of Imaal)

Junior (No Entries)

Post Graduate (No Entries )

Open (1,0a)

1st Chadbrook Enhance the Dance (Miss S Jones)

A quality dog that I have judged recently and did not disappoint today. Super head with good width of muzzle, dark almond-shaped eyes giving typical expression, with small, neat ears. Well balanced throughout, with correct body proportions, sufficient bone and a thick, pliable pelt. Elbows close to the body, giving a sound front assembly. Moved freely with good reach and drive. Presented in excellent condition.

AV Terrier

Puppy ( 4,2a)

1st Galbraith Galaneia Sametova (Im Fin) Cesky Terrier (MrD & Mrs L Burrage)

Head of good length with a well-filled muzzle, dark eye and high-set, pendulous ears, giving typical expression. Medium length of neck flowing into well-laid shoulders and a straight front with ample bone. Good depth of brisket, well-sprung ribs and body length, with an adequate rise over the loin. Strong, well-angulated hindquarters and correct tail set. Moved with propulsion showing good reach and drive.

2nd Bilrosestaff Sweetie Pie ( Mrs C Rowland) (SBT)

Repeat Entry

Junior (3,1a)

1st Borderrush Ribera For Twizzlemere (Mr VJ & Mrs M Pearce)

Repeat Entry

2nd Onziemehurst Ms Pankhurst (Miss A Kettle)

Repeat Entry

Post Graduate (2,1a)

1st Onziemehurst The Navigator (Miss A Nettle)

Repeat Entry

Open (1,0a)

1st Oziemehurst The Rocketeer (Miss A Nettle)

Repeat Entry

A V Terrier Veteran (6,0a)

1st Ch Komidion Prima Donna of Sametova ShCEx VW

This dog is presented in excellent condition. Head of good strength with the characteristic blunt triangular view. Ears of correct size, folded level with the skull and neatly carried. Elegant reach of neck flowing into well-laid, muscular shoulders. Good depth of brisket with well-sprung ribs and a medium length of body, leading to an adequate rise over the loin. Powerful, well-made hindquarters giving excellent propulsion and drive. Moved freely and purposefully, maintaining her profile around the ring..

2nd Southash Lavender Blue at Oatberry ( Mrs K Tuffin)

A feminine bitch with a lovely head, good proportions, dark eye with a pleasing expression. Well-filled muzzle and moderate skull. Sufficient length of neck flowing into well-laid shoulders, standing on a straight front with good bone. Excellent ribbing, short in loin, with a good tail set. Coat in excellent condition with the correct texture and thick pliable pelt. Racy hindquarters with good angulation. Moved with good reach and drive.

3rd Chadbrook Enhance the Dance (Miss S Jones)

Repeat Entry

Reserve Holbam Celtic Little Minx (Mrs E Redman)

VHC Holbam Celtic Erin (Ms J Simons)

VHHC Airytykes Excuse ME VW (Miss R Tester)

A V Open Stakes

1st Nashdom Lost in Your Eye JW - (Dr M Shahmatova) Border Collie

Alert expression with a lovely oval eye and well-set ears. Beautiful, straight front with strong, sloping pasterns. Good length of neck leading into well laid shoulders, pleasing body length, and rear angulation. Moved freely, covering the ground with ease and showing good reach and drive. Presented in excellent condition.

2nd Overbecks Esme Shelby At Roxastan - (Mrs R Townsend) Petit Bassett Griffon Vendeen

Slightly domed skull with a defined stop and good head proportions. Good width of chest with sufficient depth. Ribs carried well back with a level topline. High tail set and good rear angulation, with hocks well let down. Moved freely with good ground coverage. Presented in a natural double coat.