York Canine Association

19/07/2026

Judge Nicola Turnbull 

I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to do there show, it was a very well ran show, the committee were very welcoming and the hospitality was fabulous, being an outside show you always worry about how kind the weather will be but the weather was lovely, my steward was as always efficient and kept my ring running smoothly, Thank you the exhibitors for taking my decisions with grace and giving me some difficult decisions with so many beautiful dogs.

Affenpinscher 

Puppy 3

1st. Wiggins, Mrs J F. BUFFELS SCHWARZ WIZARDRY FOR SCAPAFIELD. A promising puppy at only 8mth, he makes a pleasing profile, nice size head and skull complimented by his small ears, dark round eyes, good open nostrils, prominent chin giving that desired expression, neck short, straight front, short body with well sprung ribs, tail set high and held well, moved well in all directions. BPIB 

2nd, Panton. Mrs A, & Mr D. KIRKARA ELSIE TANNER FOR DUNNINGVALE Attractive 9mth, pretty with a Feminine head , good skull, well set ears, dark round eyes and correct mouth. Held a level topline carried her tail well, giving a pleasing outline, a little unsettled by the long grass today, which affected her performance but still a lot to like.

Post grad 3- 1

1st, High, Mrs G & Mr C. TAZANORY SPACE PHENOMENON 6mth puppy bitch, Attractive head with good expression, level topline, tail carried well, giving a pleasing outline, she moved freely and confidently for one so young

2nd. Wiggins., Mrs J F. BUFFELS SCHWARZ SPINNE WITH SCAPAFIELD. 2yr ear dog who displays the typical characteristics of the breed, Good head and skull, short neck, sound body and sprung ribs, giving a balanced outline.

Open 2-1

1st, Panton, Mrs A & Mr D. GUEREZA GOODY GOODY YUM YUM. A Well presented 2yr old dog, sturdy in build with a harsh rough coat and that typical monkey like expression, head in proportion to his body, high set foward ears, dark round eyes, blunt short muzzle, straight neck, well balanced body, short back and level topline, straight front and well angulated rear, small round feet, Tail set high and carried well that complements his profile, moved soundly and freely in all directions., BOB, G3

2nd, Hick, Mr D. DATIRO FORGIBBON FORGET, a nice Quality 2yr old bitch, her coat is black with grey shading, she has the typical monkey like expression but pretty, A feminine head with dark round eyes and high set ears, she has a level topline, good front and rear angulation, moves soundly. Unfortunately, the flapping tape caused her some problems today but still a nice exhibit.

Yorkshire Terrier 

Post grad 1

1st Foster, Miss T & Mrs T. JANKERI BEATRICE a nice pretty 2yr old bitch with a pleasing outline, feminine head with neat ears, dark bright eyes, slight stop, black nose, correct bite. Nice reach of neck, compact body, tail carried well on the move giving a balanced overall picture. BOB

Maltese 

Post Grad 1-1

Papillon 

Post grad 1-1

Havanese 0

             English Toy Terrier (Black and Tan)

There was a lot of quality within this breed here today.

Puppy 5

1st, Dean-Armitt, Mrs S J. ETRURIA I SAY. A smart youngster of pleasing size, displaying some typical breed qualities, Wedge shaped head with candle ears, nicely arched neck into well laid shoulders, straight front, compact body with a balanced outline. Well set tail, Short glossy coat with rich tan markings. moved freely showing that lovely high stepping action.BPIB.

2nd, Pendlebury, Mrs C. ETTOLOGY STAND AND DELIVER OF PENDLETHRINE. A well presented puppy of pleasing size and shape. Good shaped head with correct ears, neck of good legth. Straight front, neat feet and a compact body with a firm topline. Short close coat with good tan markings. Moved soundly maintaining a good outline.

Post grad 4-1

1st, Pendlebury, Mrs C. ETTOLOGY STAND AND DELIVER OF PENDLETHRINE (see puppy)

2nd, Marsden, Mrs C. REGAL RIVER BIG BAD WOLF. A nice bitch with a typical wedge shaped head with correct candle-shaped ears, complemented by a nice lean neck, good ttopline, with tail carried correctly. Moved soundly with a balanced stride.

Open 5

1st, Leonard, Mr A. Ch WITCHSTONE NASABE STRIKES BACK JW. A Well balanced and elegant exhibit, full of breed character. Typical wedge-shaped head with slight stop, gently tapering foreface, tight lips, dark almond shaped eyes, correct candle flame ears. Strong jaws with a perfect scissor bite, long slightly arched neck flowing into well laid shoulders. Straight forelegs with elbows held close, Compact body with the correct rise and fall over the topline, narrow yet deep chest with well sprung ribs and a nicely rounded rear. Dainty feet and correctly set tail completing the outline. Short glossy coat with rich tan markings. Moved with the true light and free hackney action expected of the breed, maintaining balance and elegance throughout. BOB G1

2nd, Green & Leonard, Miss A & Mr A. THREE TIMES A LADY. Another Well balanced and elegant of good breed type, feminine wedge shaped head with correct candle flame ears, dark almond shaped eyes and a good scissor bite, long graceful neck, straight front and compact body, with a Narrow deep chest, dainty feet and correctly set tail. glossy coat, Moved soundly with true hackney action.

 A.V.N.S.C TOY

Puppy 5

1st, Wakefield, Ms L. KING KISS LOVE ME ANYWAY. An attractive black and tan Russian Toy, balanced outline. Well proportioned skull, large correctly set ears with fringing, large round dark eyes, definite stop, black nose. Correct mouth and bite. His neck has enough length to carry his head high, well placed shoulders, firm topline, well angulated hindquarters and correctly carried tail. Rich black and tan coat, well presented. Moved freely, showing the lively and elegant action typical of the breed. A nice exhibit with a lot to like.

2nd, Boyes, Miss D. MITZIPONS QUEEN OF DREAM BU POSHDONPOMS. bitch Pomeranian of only 6mths pleasing overall picture, well set neat ears, well shaped dark eyes, good stop with a short fine muzzle correct mouth, lovely orange sable coat high set tail carried correctly, another quality exhibit.

Post grad 3 -1

1st, Wakefield, Ms L. SHISHALEE'S GLAMOUR GIRL. a brown and tan Russian Toy bitch, 22 mths, well shaped head, high set ears, fine muzzle with good pigment and correct bite, elegant neck, good topline, with light and free movement, tail is well set and carried correctly at all times her red with black overly coat is in excellent a pretty girl to watch.

2nd, Wakefield, Mrs J A. SISHALEE'S I'M TOO SEXY. smart little Russian Toy dog another smart boy with a lot to like, he makes a very nice profile with plenty to admire, appealing head, well set ears, lovely expressive eyes and a good muzzle, nice neck length, good shoulders, keeping his topline and tail in the correct position at all times, a very attractive dog

Open 2-2

1st, Boyes, Mrs D. POSHDONPOMS SHOOTING STAR. a very appealing little showman who caught my eye straight away, he makes a beautiful profile, loved everything about him, from his, BOB and group 2

2nd, Wakefield, Ms L. OLLARENA'S YASNAJA AT SHISHALEE. a very pretty Russian Toy bitch, she has a lot to like, pretty head with those well set large ears that are enhanced by her fringing, expressive eyes, good stop and well defined muzzle, good length of neck flowing nicely onto well laid shoulders and a nice straight front, a good topline with her tail correctly set and carried in the correct position at all times, good angulation and pleasing movement, well balanced bitch with a very smart outline, a tough class with a lot of quality in it.

Toy group

group 1. ENGLISH TOY TERRIER (BLACK AND TAN) (see ETT open)

Group 2, POMERANIAN (see AVNSC open)

group 3, AFFENPINSCER (see Affinpinscer open)

Group 4, GRIFFON BRUXELLOIS. Potts, Mr R & Mrs J. ADREEAM CLASSIC ROUGH.12 mth old rough coated red dog, he has a very smart and balanced outline, his lovely head and expression drew me in, with those dark expressive eyes, neat rose ears, black nose, overall cheeky expression, a good neck, chest rib, topline and tail carriage, he has good bone and angulation, making a very smart profile, good movement throughout, very well put together.

Toy puppy group

Puppy Group 1. MINIATURE PINSCER. Chapman, Miss V J. VICKSTOK I LOVE TO BOOGIE, a very smart 6mth old bitch who has remarkable ring presence for one so young, she just oozes personality that demands your attention, she is a pleasure to go over with a good head, well set ears, dark expressive eyes, good muzzle with correct bite, black nose, nice neck into good shoulders, a lovely size and shape to her body, and good tail carriage, well angulated and she certainly doesn’t disappoint on the move, promising puppy with bags of personality and character.

Puppy Group 2. RUSSIAN TOY (see Russian Toy Puppy)

Puppy Group 3. PUG. Long & Linnett, Mrs J A & Ms H G. CONQUELL CAUSE NO BOTHER. a pale fawn boy 10mths, a compact outline, broad head, neat button ears, dark expressive eyes, good wrinkle, black nose and good width of muzzle, nice crest of neck, firm topline, compact body, good bone, broad chest well sprung ribs, level topline, well angulated rear, high set double curled tail.

Puppy Group 4. CHIHUAHUA (smooth coat). a red smooth coat girl only 7mths old, nice breed type, with apple domed skull, dark eyes, large erect ears, a definite stop good length of muzzle, nice straight front neat feet well angulated rear moved well.

A.V Toy 10 - 4

Puppy

1st Chapman, Miss V. VICKSTOK BOOGIE NIGHTS, 8 mth black and tan miniature pinscher bitch, she is smart, compact with a good head, dark oval eyes, correctly set ears and neat muzzle, Rich Tan markings, good reach of neck, a firm topline and well set tail, well angulated and typical hackney movement, a very pleasing min Pin with lots of ring presence.

2nd, Wakefield, Ms L. LINGKISS LOVE ME ANYWAY. Russian Toy.

Junior 3-1

1st Pendlebury, Mrs C. ETTOLOGY STAND AND DELIVER OF PENDLETHRINE, English Toy Terrier Black & Tan)

2nd, Marsden, Mrs C. REGALRIVER BIG BAD SHE WOLF, English Toy Terrier (black &Tan)

Open 2

1st Wakefield, Mrs, J A. SHISHALEE'S I'M TO SEXY, Russian Toy.

2nd, Long, Mrs J A. CONQUELL CABINET OF CLOWNS, Pug. 3 yr old fawn pug of good size shape, ample bone, 

Veteran 1

1st Johnstone-white, Mr J. a 7yr old Black and Tan Bitch with lovely breed qualities, a pretty head and expression, good ear set, neck, topline, well carried tail, a nice coat with feathering, good bone and sound movement, she just took the whole thing in her stride like it was a walk in the park, a pleasure to judge.