Saltburn & District Canine Society

Saltburn and District Canine Society 12 April 2026

Judge: Thomas Davison

I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the committee for their kind invitation to judge at this show. It was a pleasure to assess such a varied entry and I thank all exhibitors for trusting me with their dogs on the day. My thanks also go to my stewards for keeping the ring running smoothly and efficiently throughout. 

Bull Terrier Miniature

Graduate Dog/Bitch (1)

1st Louwab Five Bottles of Shampoo - BOB

I liked the overall balance of this bitch, good strong head with the correct head shape, good eye of correct shape, nice and dark, Nice small ears, nice size teeth with a scissor bite, muscular neck leading into correct shoulders, well rounded body with good spring of Rib well muscled throughout, moved well. 

Open Dog/Bitch (1)

1st Thrydings Marcia’s Heart

Another nice bitch of correct size, good head, correct eye, scissor bite, strong neck leading to correct shoulders, well muscles body, moved well. 

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Puppy Dog/Bitch (2)

1st Kalamata All Black BPIB

A striking youngster who caught the eye immediately on entering the ring. A masculine head for age with a pleasingly broad skull, good width of muzzle and a correct round, dark eye giving an excellent expression. Correct scissor bite. Strong short neck for his age, leading into a well-laid shoulder. Straight front with good bone and neat feet. Good rib, short loin. Top-line level both standing and on the move. Correct hind quarters for age with a good turn of stifle, well let down hock. Moved soundly both fore and aft. Excellent coat and condition. Happy to award Best Puppy.

2nd Staffrabos Esquire at Ragnarstaffs

Another very pleasing puppy of different type to the winner. A good-shaped head with a clean fore-face and correct bite, dark round eye and neat ear. Well-ribbed body with a level top-line. Moved well, showing good rear drive. 

Junior Dog/Bitch (5;2)

1st Eclipsebulls Night Queen at Ragnarstaffs

Good quality bitch, feminine yet strong head with excellent skull width and depth, good fill below the eye and a distinct stop. Dark, correctly placed round eyes and neat ears. Correct bite with good-sized teeth and a strong underjaw. Clean neck flowing well into a good shoulder. Well-ribbed, short-coupled with a level topline held steadily both standing and on the move. Rear quarters well-muscled with a good bend of stifle and well let down hock. Moved with drive. 

2nd — Albamadra Perfect Illusion

Well-shaped head with a clean foreface, good width of skull and a dark round eye giving a nice expression. Correct bite. Good neck and shoulder. Straight front with adequate bone. Well-ribbed body with a good depth of chest and a level top-line. Rear angulation was correct and she moved well, showing drive from behind. 

Post Graduate Dog/Bitch (8;3)

1st Kahamaia Auckland

Broad, powerful head with excellent skull width and depth of muzzle, strong underjaw and a correct bite with good-sized teeth. Dark round eyes. Short, strong neck thickening well into good shoulders. Well-sprung rib and good depth of chest with a length of sternum that pleases. Short-coupled with a level top-line that he held well on the move. Well muscled rear quarters with a good turn of stifle and hocks well let down. Moved soundly both ways and showed a pleasing profile throughout. Presented in excellent coat and condition. 

2nd Quine on Shore Gaoith for Albamadra

Compact, well-made dog. Head of good proportions, clean in fore-face with a correct bite, dark eye and neat ears. Good rib and a level top-line. Well-muscled rear quarters with correct angulation. Moved soundly. 

Open Dog/Bitch (4;1)

1st Geordiestoon Defiant boy for Weorc Jw - BOB

Strong head with excellent skull width and depth of muzzle, pronounced cheek muscles, a distinct stop and excellent underjaw. Correct eyes. Correct and clean bite. Short, powerful neck of great strength thickening into well-laid shoulders. Brisket is of correct depth with excellent rib and short coupled. The topline is level both standing and on the move. His rear quarters are well muscled, a good turn of stifle and hocks well let down. He moved around the ring with effortlessly.  

2nd Geordiestaff Nee Botha JW

Clean, strong head of excellent proportions, broad skull, good depth, a correct muzzle to skull ratio, and well-placed dark round eyes and neat ears. Strong underjaw and correct bite. Good neck and shoulder. Well-ribbed body with good depth of chest. Level topline carried well both standing and on the move. Rear quarters well-muscled with correct angulation. He moved with drive and showed excellent ring presence

Border Terrier

Puppy Dog/Bitch (1) BPIB

1st Tomholme I’m An Upstart For Raleniro

Pleasing head with correct eye and ear giving typical expression, scissor bite, nice neck leading to well laid shoulders, ribs carried well back, forelegs straight, Moved well.  

Junior Dog/Bitch (5;4) BOB

1st Wilholme Angels Envy 

Really nice head with the correct eye and ear giving a good expression. Scissor bite, good neck leading to well laid back shoulders, well ribbed, moved effortlessly around the ring. 

Post Graduate Dog/Bitch (3;2)

1st Wilholme Angels Envy - From Junior

Open Dog/Bitch (3;3)

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West Highland White Terrier

Graduate Dog/Bitch (2)

1st Maxmadadh Mila Mariposa 

Bitch with a nice head with a good expression, good eye, correct ear, scissor bite, good neck leading to well laid shoulder, short coupled, moved of, would prefer a little less width in front. 

2nd Maxmadadh Mikko Marmorista Naf BPIB

Son of the class winner, he has a good head with correct eye and ear, scissor bite, nice neck leading to well laid shoulders, short coupled, good set on of tail, good rear angulation, unsettled on the move so lost out to his mother today.  

Open Dog/Bitch (2)

1st HOPECHARM New Beginnings for Winoski BOB

Well made bitch with strong head with nice stop, correct eye and lovely small ears, scissor bite, correct neck leading to well laid back shoulders, correct rib, short coupled, correct set on of tail, well angulated front and rear. Moved well albeit, she would present a better picture being moved a little quicker.

2nd Maxmadadh Midsummer Mojito

Nice three year old dog, presenting a nice overall balance, good head, correct ear and eye, scissor bite, good neck leading to good shoulders, short coupled, moved well.

Bedlington Terrier

Junior Dog/Bitch

Mickleview Lay Down Sally BPIB

Head is of good length with correct eye and ear, scissor bite, good neck leading to correctly laid shoulder. She has the correct top line and tuck up without any hint of exaggeration. Moved well. She still needs to drop a little in the brisket. Presents a nice overall Balance. 

Open Dog/Bitch 

Mickleview Harvest Moon BOB

Nice strong head that is long, lean and masculine without any hint of coarseness, the skull narrow and nicely rounded, falling away to a tapering jaw with a good scissor bite. Correct dark eye giving that expression characteristic of the breed, correct ears. The neck tapers nicely into well-placed shoulder, and the chest has that correct depth. Ribbing is generous and well-carried, giving him a good underline. His loin is correctly arched. His hindquarters are well-muscled and correctly angulated.He is in excellent condition. Comes into his own on the move with a light, springy, mincing gait, covering the ground with real purpose, keeping that correct top-line throughout.

Welsh Terrier

Open Dog/Bitch (1) 

Knowlelion Queenie with Kitesprite BOB

Good Welsh head with a good eye and well placed ears. Clean neck leading into well laid shoulders, short level back and a well set tail carried with confidence. Moved well. Her jacket is of good harsh texture and correct colour.

Soft-Coated Wheaton Terrier

Graduate Dog/Bitch (1)

1st Eblanahalls Gold Fascinus BOB & BPIB

A young dog of real promise who caught the eye from the moment he entered the ring. Good breed proportions with a balanced, masculine head, strong muzzle and correct pigmentation. Well set ears and a keen, alert expression. Good reach of neck into well laid shoulders, with straight forelegs and a level topline. Ribcage extending well back into a short, firm loin. His coat is coming along nicely for his age and shows the correct wheaten colour and texture. Moved with good reach and drive, keeping his outline throughout. One to watch as he matures.

Open Dog/Bitch (2:1)

1st Eblanahalls Gold Limerence

What a pleasure to go over this bitch. A compact, well-balanced exhibit of excellent type and full of terrier spirit. Her head is sweet and feminine with superb pigment, a lovely dark eye and small, neatly set ears. Good reach of neck flowing into the well laid shoulders, with a straight front, excellent spring of rib and a super level topline. Well-angulated front and rear, with firm hindquarters and low hocks. Her coat is in excellent condition. Strode around the ring with effortless reach and drive, maintaining her firm outline throughout with head and tail held high. 

Kerry Blue Terrier

Open Dog/Bitch (1) 

1st Gaelgorm Leap Into the Dark BOB

A confident, well-presented Kerry Blue. Good masculine head of correct proportions with a flat skull, strong foreface and a dark eye giving that characteristic Kerry expression. Well placed ears. Clean, muscular neck flowing into good shoulders, with a short, level back and well-set tail. Correct body with good depth of chest and well sprung ribs. The coat was of a pleasing blue shade, soft in texture and well managed. Moved with purpose and drive, covering the ground well in profile and sound when viewed coming and going.

Cairn Terrier

Graduate Dog/Bitch (1)

1st Droverlaw Blossom In Bloom BOB

A very pleasing youngster with much to like. Typical foxy head with a broad skull, well-set ears and a keen, dark eye giving good Cairn expression. Correct bite. Well constructed throughout with good bone, a level topline and a well set tail carried upright. Short, well-padded feet. Her double coat is coming on well, showing good texture for her age. Moved freely and soundly in all directions with natural terrier confidence. 

Open Dog/Bitch (1)

1st Droverlaw Remember My Name

Broad, well-furnished head with a good stop, dark eye, and neatly set small ears. Strong jaw and correct dentition. Clean neck of good length into well-placed shoulders, with a short coupled body, good spring of rib and firm loin. The double coat is of excellent texture and well-presented condition. Moved with real purpose and drive, holding a firm topline throughout with the tail carried correctly.

Airedale Terrier

Open Dog/Bitch (1)

1st Settleback Royal Flush Jw Shcex Osw BOB

A masculine, well-made dog with real substance. Lengthy head of good proportions giving a keen, alert expression. Correct ear placement and dark eye. Good for ribs with a firm topline, well set and carried tail and strong hindquarters. Stands on well-boned legs. His jacket is of correct harsh texture, presented in good condition. Typical active terrier attitude throughout. Moved with confidence and drive, covering the ground well.

Jack Russell Terrier 

Graduate Dog/Bitch (2)

1st Notelrat Brock Chaser BPIB

A workmanlike little dog. Well proportioned head with a flat skull, strong jaw and correct bite. Alert expression from a keen dark eye. Good reach of neck, level topline and a well set tail. Narrow and easily spanned. Presented in a tight, clean coat of good texture. Moved ok.

2nd Notelrat Little Buttercup

Litter sister to the class winner. A feminine bitch from the same kennel, and not disgraced by the comparison. Good head with a clean skull, bright eye and correct bite. Level topline and short, well set tail. Narrow and spannable. Correct in coat texture. Moved well though preferred the overall balance and presence of the winner on the day.

Open Dog/Bitch (1) 

1st Calavey’s Abu BOB

Well balanced from tip to tail, he presents a lovely compact picture at the stand. Good head, correct bite, and the kind of keen expression one hopes to see in the breed. Keeps his outline effortlessly on the move, going round the ring with real purpose. Well handled and beautifully presented. 

Manchester Terrier

Open Dog/Bitch (1)

Ch Kentwone Lyra At Janmark Jw BOB

The Champion lived up to her title here today. One that I have judged before and does not disappoint . An elegant, well-balanced bitch. Clean, long and wedge-shaped head with a keen, dark eye and correct ear set. Tight-lipped with a good scissor bite. Clean, arched neck flowing smoothly into well laid shoulders. Jet black and rich mahogany tan of excellent definition, with tight-fitting skin. Good depth of chest, level topline and a fine tapering tail. Moved truly and freely, carrying herself with the natural elegance and terrier spirit this breed requires. A pleasure to go over and award Terrier Group 1.

Sealyham Terrier

Open Dog/Bitch (1)

1st Ch Whooperhill Serendipity for Letara Jw BOB

This bitch is a real credit to the breed. She presents a picture of correct Sealyham type from the moment she enters the ring. Low-slung, well-boned and of excellent proportions. Feminine quality head with a good eye and sufficient foreface. Correct bite. The neck is of good length into well-placed shoulders, with a firm level topline, good ribbing and a short well-set tail. Her coat was in excellent condition. She uses her well-angled quarters to real effect on the move, driving well and remaining sound in front. 

AV Terrier not Seperately Classified

Graduate Dog/Bitch (1)

1st Apispolb Standing Stones (Ai)

A very promising youngster of good breed type. Well proportioned head with a good expression and correct dentition. Nice neck into well-constructed shoulders. Level topline and a well set tail. Good bone and compact feet. Moved freely and with confidence, showing the terrier spirit one always hopes to find in this variety. Coat of good texture. 

Open Dog/Bitch (1)

1st Apispold Fleet Street BOB

Good head of correct proportions with a keen, alert expression and dark eye. Strong neck, well-placed shoulders and a short, firm body with good depth of rib. Sound and correct construction throughout. His coat was in excellent order, of correct texture and well maintained. Moved with real drive and purpose, holding his outline and topline on the move. 

 AV Terrier

AV Terrier Puppy Dog or Bitch

1st Mickleview Lay Down Sally - Bedlington Terrier

2nd Staffrabos Esquire at Ragnarstaff - Staffordshire Bull Terrier

3rd Tomhome I’m ab upstart for Raleniro - Border Terrier

Res Notelrat Brock Chaser - Jack Russell Terrier

AV Terrier Junior Dog or Bitch 

1st Crowstaff Seize the day Weorc - Staffordshire Bull Terrier 

2nd Albamadra Perfect Illusion - Staffordshire Bull Terrier

3rd Droverlaw blossom in bloom - Cairn Terrier

AV Terrier Post Graduate Dog or Bitch 

1st Geordiestoon Queen of fury - Staffordshire bull terrier - 

2nd Tomholme I’m an upstart for Raleniro - Staffordshire bull terrier 

AV Terrier Open Dog or Bitch 

1st - Geordiestaff Nee Botha Jw - Staffordshire Bull terrier - Deep through skull with excellent depth of muzzle and a correct scissor bite, that keen, intelligent Stafford expression coming through dark, round eyes. Ears neatly rose-carried, presented in fit, hard condition. Straight in front, holding a level topline on the move, well-angulated behind with enough drive to use it. Just had a little more to catch my eye on the day.

2nd - Geordiestaff Local Hero Jw - Staffordshire Bull Terrier - A dog of real substance and breed type, standing over good bone without a trace of coarseness. His head is a picture, deep through skull with excellent depth of muzzle, correct scissor bite, and that keen, intelligent Stafford expression coming through dark, round eyes. Ears neatly rose-carried, presented in fit, hard condition. Straight in front, level topline held on the move, well-angulated behind with enough drive to use it. 

AV Terrier Veteran Dog or Bitch 

1st - Knowlelion Queenie with Kitespride - Welsh Terrier

2nd - Otterpaws Take it easy with Raleniro Jw - Border Terrier - An 8-year-old still holding good condition and doing it proud. Pleasing head giving that typical, otter-shaped Border expression, good dark eye, correct scissor bite, neat ear carriage. Good length of neck flowing into correctly placed shoulders, nice depth of chest. A pleasing shape both standing and on the move, wearing her years lightly.

AV Terrier Special Beginners Dog or Bitch 

1st Gaelgorm leap into the Dark - Kerry Blue Terrier

2nd Albamadra Perfect Illusion - Staffordshire Bull Terrier

3rd Maxmadadh Mila Mariposa - West Highland Whiter Terrier  

Res Geordiestaff Toon Army - Staffordshire bull terrier

VHC Notelrat Little Buttercup - Jack Russell Terrier

Terrier Group

1 - Walshaw Ch Kentwone Lyra at Janmark Jw - Manchester Terrier

2 - Norkett Eblanahalls Gold Fascinus - Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

3 - Walsh Geordiestoon Defiant Boy for Weorc Jw - Staffordshire Bull Terrier

4 - HOPECHARM New Beginnings for Winoski - West Highland White Terrier

Terrier Puppy Group

1 - Norkett Eblanahalls Gold Fascinus - Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

2 - Scott - MickleviewLay Down Sally - Bedlington Terrier

3 - Hagan - Kahamaia All Black - Staffordshire Bull Terrier  

4 - Maxmadadh New Mikko Marmorista Naf - West Highland White Terrier

Tommy Hall Puppy Stakes

1st Delianza She’s Timeless - Rhodesian Ridgeback - Great substance for her age without ever losing her elegance. Lovely flowing hound lines run unbroken from head and neck through a well-ribbed body into strong, correctly angulated hindquarters. Ridge clean and symmetrical. Moved with real quality and soundness for a puppy, holding her outline both stacked and on the go. 

2nd Kalaslane Nutty Irishman for Halaura - Russian Black Terrier 

Shown in excellent condition throughout. A strong head with correct dark eye and a pleasing, honest expression, carrying a correct scissor bite. Nice strength of neck flowing into well-laid shoulders, strong through the chest without being overdone. Good tailset and a strong, well-muscled rear that translated into real drive on the move.

3rd Salvadorada Look at me - Dalmatian

Res Kelmorespitz Dark magic - Tibetan Terrier

VHC Maxmadadh Mikko Marmorista Naf NAF - West Highland White Terrier

Sylvia Wright Yearling Stakes 

1st - Nowitna Dee your classic at Kwangchow -

A bitch of good type carrying the breed’s essential dignity and squareness of outline. Broad, flat skull with small, well-set, thick ears and the correct scowling Chow expression without exaggeration. Good pigment and bite, level topline, well-ribbed body, tail well set and carried proudly over the back. Moved with the characteristic short, stilted Chow gait, true both going away and coming back.

2nd - KimetsuAyuki Kori go at Kasaishiro - Japanese Akita Inu - 

Well balanced throughout, with a moderate, nicely arched neck flowing into an excellent topline and good depth of brisket. Feminine head with breadth across a flat skull, expressive well-shaped, well-placed eyes of good colour, and correct ear carriage following the line of the neck. Tight lips, correct scissor bite. Moderate angulation front and rear, standing true in front on good feet, curled tail set high and carried well. Coat off-standing and in good order. Pleasing on the go-round, sound coming and going.

3rd - Middabwinter Trojan Horse - Kooikerhondje

Res - Portunes Whatsername - Dalmatian

I thank all exhibitors once again for a most enjoyable and competitive day’s judging. Good luck to all for the remainder of the season.