Coventry Ladies Kennel Society

Coventry Ladies Kennel Society Open show 01-01-2026 Utility Groups & some Utility breeds

I would like to thank the officers and committee for their kind invitation to judge at this popular open show. A huge thank you to all the exhibitors for bringing your dogs and braving the cold conditions in the hall particularly in the morning. I was really spoilt for choice in the groups with some quality dogs for me to judge and encouraging to see lots of promising puppies. 

Boston Terrier

P (2)

1. Dearn & Wheatley’s Rintintina’s Amaranthine at Roxxilu B. Two little sisters the first just had a little more confidence which was reflected in her movement with a particularly pleasing side gait. Compact and nicely balanced with a feminine square skull, with short and wide muzzle. Short back and nicely rounded over rump. Shown in lovely bloom and condition, impressed me to take BP and BOB.

2. Grange’s Rintintina’s Ambra B. This little girl just needs a little more time and experience, but she too has a lovely head, feminine and square in shape with good width and depth of muzzle and round dark eyes. Nicely made throughout, shapely body and well angulated. Not quite as co-ordinated when gaiting around as the winner. 

PG (1)

1. Strickland’s Wynele Lady Crystal Melrose. B Pleasing for size and she appears to be a compact sturdy girl, could perhaps carry a tad longer neck. Feminine head, square in shape, round dark eyes and good ear set. Deep chest, nicely rounded over rump and good angulations fore and aft. Steady on the move. 

O (2)

1. Grange’s Prince Ali Konfident Step to Bosties (Imp UKR) D. Liked the size of this sturdy boy, compact and nicely balanced in profile with a well rounded rump and nicely angulated rear. Square masculine head with round eyes, neat well placed ears, and good width and depth of muzzle. Moved quite well once settled, couldn’t quite match the easy and graceful action of the puppy winner today. RBOB

2. Strickland’s Wynele Harvey Kelaston D. Bigger built lad, a little off square in profile and could have a fraction more neck to balance. Square masculine head, dark eyes and good ear set. Deep chest, well rounded rump and nicely angulated fore and aft. Good profile movement just a little close going away today.

French Bulldog

O (1)

1. Hucker’s Ch Bevanray Terrypendry JW D. An eye catching pied male with plenty of substance and bone, he has lovely balance and is unexaggerated throughout. Super head, clearly masculine, correct ear placement, well shaped dark eyes and well placed nose with a good turn up and width of lower jaw. Shapely body, deep chest and gentle rise over the loin with corresponding cut up. Shown in great bloom and muscular condition. Sound and active on the move. BOB.

Miniature Schnauzer

P (3,2abs)

1. Rose’s Winflash Jumping Jingle B. Feminine black girl with some more developing to do to her body and fore chest, as she appears a fraction leggy at the moment. She’s nicely conditioned and her head is of good length, neat v shaped well placed ears with the darkest of eyes. Moderate neck into well laid shoulders, firm top line and nice tail set. She moved well around the ring. BP

PG (7,4abs)

1. Gill & Tobutt’s Wallensis look What I Found for Geomondo JW D . Masculine p/s lad who showed himself off well. He had the best ear set and carriage in this class. Nicely proportioned and square in profile, ample neck and good shoulder placement, elbows close to his body, good rear angulation and he moved with confidence. Good length of head, ample neck, good body and spring of rib, and good rear angulation. Quality well trimmed coat. Moved out well with good reach and drive. 

2. Butler’s Penbro Replica for Devorasjoy B. Feminine p/s girl with neat, high set ears, and a keen expression in her dark eye. I initially thought she might be my winner as I just preferred her size and she has a very attractive profile, sightly sloping top line, deep chest and good angulations fore and aft, but she wasn’t quite so steady going away on the move as the winner today, her profile gait had good reach and drive and she was shown in a very good coat which was well trimmed.

3. Saunders’ Cleopatra Thea B

O (5,1abs)

1. Copper’s Violis Poetic Haiku for Copellastar JW B . A nice even class, but this p/s girl caught my eye as soon as she came in the ring. Liked her size and sturdy square outline with nothing over done. Delightfully feminine head of good length, neat v shaped ears with the darkest of eyes giving a keen expression. Good reach of neck into well laid shoulders, a solid deep body with a good fore chest and tuck up with a nicely sloping top line all topped off with a quality well trimmed coat. Very good mover, free and easy with good reach and drive. BOB

2. Copper’s Mary Well Around Copellastar B. Close-up to the winner and very similar in type and outline, she could perhaps carry a fraction less body weigh to advantage but she has a pleasing sturdy body, with a slightly arched neckline flowing into well laid shoulders and strong top line, good depth of body and spring of rib with ample fore chest. Feminine well shaped head, neat ears with dark eyes giving a keen expression. Quality well trimmed coat. Moved out with ease. RBOB

3.MCDonald’s Risepark First Lady of Heibri JW

 Schipperke

P (2)

1. Hall’s Ghilgrange Ace High (NBT) D BP. Seven months old black littermates. This lad is a little more mature in body at the moment and had the better body shape being a bit more cobby. Nicely balanced head with flat skull, neat well set on ears and the darkest of oval eyes. Straight front legs, chest quite deep for his age, strong top line and well rounded rump. When concentrating he moved out briskly. Shown in lovely coat and condition. BP.

2. Hall’s Ghilgrange Solitaire (NBT) B. This young lady is a bit lighter in the frame than her brother and slightly longer in body at the moment. Shown in gleaming coat, she has a feminine head with flat skull and dark oval eyes and well set on ears. Chest developing well, level top line and well rounded rump. Not quite settled as her brother on the move but once she settled down she moved with a brisk stride.

PG (1)

1. Massey’s Miofrey Magical with Ristine B. Black girl who was full of beans today so in the challenge wasn't quite doing herself justice on the move but saw glimpses of a brisk active stride. She’s a very nice young lady with cobby outline topped off with a lovely glossy harsh textured coat. Nicely balanced feminine head with dark eyes and well set ears. Her short neck fitted neatly into her shoulders and followed a firm top line and rounded rump.

O (3)

1. Hall’s Chadbower Drew of Ghilgrange D. Mature black lad who appealed for his overall type and balanced cobby out line. Masculine head, fairly broad flat skull, good ears and dark eyes of correct shape all giving him the desired foxy expression. He is well made throughout and stands with straight forelegs and has small neat feet. Strong neck into well sloped shoulders, firm top line and well rounded rear all topped off with a good quality coat. Moved out briskly and freely. BOB

2. Jones’ Roopec Made For Me B . Pretty girl , a little bit bit bigger than the winner and wasn’t quite so comfortable on the table today but she has a lovely head and expression, when her handler gets her attention, dark eyes oval eyes and well set on ears. Her neck fits nicely into well sloped shoulders, quite a well developed chest and firm top line all topped off with a gleaming coat. Once she got into her stride, she had a good brisk gait.  RBOB

3. Massey’s Ch Ristine Magical Spice (NBT).

AVNSC Utility

P (5,2abs)

1. Capps, Capps & Dunhill- Hall’s Vormund Million Reasons at Brackreef NAF TAF. Jap Shiba Inu B. This girl was the most confident and collected on the move in this class, looking particularly good in profile, with a light easy action. Feminine head with small dark eyes, neat forward facing ears and well developed cheeks all giving a typical expression. In profile, she’s slightly longer than tall with good top line, strong, arched neck and well set and carried tail . Shown in good coat and condition. BP

2. Hill’s Xantoz Temnych Noci (Imp Cze) German Spitz Klein. D An attractive lad, compact in outline with a profuse stand-off double coat and high set well tail carried over his back. Lovely head and expression, balanced length of muzzle, neat ears and the darkest eyes. Compact outline, moderately short neck into good front, and shoulders, level top line and moderate rear with good bone and feet. Moved with a brisk action.

3. Rossa’a Sumatora Kiyoshi Rumi Go Jap Akita Inu B

J (3,2abs)

1. Spanias’ Charids Queen of Hearts B Chow Chow. Eye catching shaded red girl only just out of puppy but so much to like about her. She has a well knit body under her coat and a lovely square shape in profile. Gorgeous head, very pretty, with well padded muzzle, small neat ears and good pigmentation. Strong neck, into well placed shoulders and short strong back with a high set tail carried over her back. Moved freely on the go around. 

L (3,2abs)

1. Poole’s Terra Dos Celtas Tell Me Everything at Coatakinti (Imp Esp) B Shar Pei. Red girl shown in beautiful coat and condition, nicely balanced in profile and squarely built. Loved her head, clearly feminine head with small curled ears, clean eyes and very good tongue colour. Ample bone, correct dip in her top line and good spring of rib. Scored well on the move, with a free and active gait. Best AVNSC Utility.

O (1)

1. Capps, Capps & Dunhill-Hall’s Vormund Mega Man at Brackreef D Jap Shiba Inn. Attractive male, good for size and balance with firm top line, good chest and ribbing, strong loin with curled tail set on well. Lovely head with well developed cheeks, dark obliquely set eyes and neat triangular ears all giving him a typical expression. An active brisk mover who covers the ground with ease. Reserve Best AVNSC Utility.

AV Imported Register Utility. 

All dogs present were Korean Jindos and interesting to see how more consistent in type they were compared to when I judged the breed in 2024. 

P (4,1abs)

 1. Cunningham’s Kwest’s Eunhasu at Yulyeong (Imp PRI) B Korean Jindo. Soundly made red girl of just 7 months, who won this class on her movement, she went so well on the go around gaiting freely with a moderate stride as required, looking particularly good in profile retaining her top line and tail carriage. Feminine head, neat ears , well placed dark eyes and good length of muzzle to balance her head. Moderately angulated fore and aft, her body is developing and her tail is set on high all topped off with a well presented coat.

2. Cunningham’s Yulyeong Special Edition B Korean Jindo. Another lovely feminine red girl, 8 months old and she too has a balanced profile, with clean neck of moderate length, firm through her top line, well ribbed back, ending in a high set tail curled tail. She stands nice and straight in front. Pretty head, dark eyes, and neat ears. Not quite so accurate going away as the winner but she has a good side gait with a moderate stride. Shown in good coat and condition. 

3. Allen & Wells’ Yulyeong A Higher Power D Korean Jindo

PG (3,2abs)

1. Cunningham’s Kwest’s Eunhasu at Yulyeong (Imp PRI) B Korean Jindo. Repeat, See P notes

2. Cunningham’s Yulyeong Special Edition B Korean Jindo. Repeat, See P notes

O (4,2abs)

1. Cunngingham’s Yulyeong On To A Winner D Korean Jindo D. Cracking white male, only 8 months but has so much maturity in terms of his body development and movement compared to the other puppies today. Presents a lovely outline with a super neck, firm level back, well sprung ribs, muscular loin and tail set on high. Masculine head of good proportions , well shaped eyes and ears and correct dentition. He stands nice and straight in front and is moderately angulated fore and aft. Scores well on the move, gaiting freely around the ring with a moderate length of stride. Quite the showman already. Best Import Register and best Import Register Puppy. 

2. Cunningham’s INT/IR Ch Yulyeong Warrior Princess Ir JCH B Korean Jindo. At 8 ½ yrs of age she doesn’t show any signs of slowing down and was shown in great condition. Soundly constructed with a pleasing outline with moderate length of neck, firm level back, good spring of rib leading to a high set tail. Feminine head, dark eyes, well set ears which incline slightly forward giving her an alert expression. Moderately angulated front and rear and she stands nice and straight in front on good feet. Went so well on the go around with an energetic gait and moderate length of stride, this earned her Reserve Best Import Register. 

AV Utility Veteran (8,4abs) 

What a fabulous class and a great credit to the owners and breeders

1. Guy’s Gladsheim Eleodoro at Kerelkoor D Kooikerhondje . Very smart 8 1/2 years lad, shown in super condition and not looking his age at all. Attractive masculine head, almond shaped dark eyes, very good pigmentation with well placed ears and the desired ‘ear rings’ all giving him such a lovely expression. Presents a pleasing outline with a super neck, firm level back, well sprung ribs, muscular loin,  finishing in a well feathered tail with white plume. Shown in lovely coat and condition with his patches of orange-red on a  white background. Carries himself well on the move and he’s such an attentive showman. Best Utility Veteran. Delighted to hear he went all the way to win BVIS, congratulations.

2. Cunningham’s INT/IR Ch Yulyeong Warrior Princess Ir JCH B Korean Jindo. Repeat, see Import Register notes , her movement scored so well for this grand lady with her smooth and energetic gait with good head and tail carriage whilst retaining her top line. 

3. Rice’s Ricox All About Love JW ChCEx OSW B Tibetan Spaniel

Utility Group

1. Connett’s Ch Corroll’s To Hot To Handle B Lhasa Apso. Eye catching girl who for me, epitomises the breed, well made throughout and that aloof expression made me smile. A joy to watch on the move, particularly on the go around with her free and jaunty gait. Well conditioned, her coat was put down to perfection. I had no hesitation in awarding her Group 1.

2. Hucker’s Ch Bevanray Terrypendry JW. Group 2 was the lovely pied French bulldog that I judged earlier. So sound and typy and shown in fit hard condition, absolutely sound and nothing exaggerated.

3. Colton’s Sachemic’s Your’e A Wizard. D Standard Poodle. Group 3 was the upstanding black standard poodle. Very well presented with good muscle tone. Nicely balanced head with the darkest of eyes with just a glint of mischief. His strong hindquarters enabled him to power around the ring.

4. Copper’s Violis Poetic Haiku for Copellastar JW. Group 4 was the Miniature Schnauzer that I judged earlier, such an attentive show girl , her jacket was put down to perfection and she moved out very well with good reach and drive.  

Utility Puppy Group

1. Cunngingham’s Yulyeong On To A Winner D Korean Jindo. Group 1 was the Jindo that I judged earlier in the import register class. I kept being drawn back to him, such a lovely profile and an attentive show man too. His movement won him the day, accurate and so controlled for a youngster, a joy to watch particularly on the go around. I’ll be following his progress with interest.

2. Hazelhurst’s Alamiks Hitchin A Ride to Carroll's D Lhasa Apso. Super smart boy, very close up the challenge with a lovely head and desired aloof expression. Well made throughout topped off with an immaculate coat for his age. He also scores highly on the move, with a confident jaunty gait.

3. Gilkes & Finnager’s Hin Chen’s Obsession (Imp Nor) D Shih Tzu. Group 3 was the gorgeous Shih Tzu lad, beautifully presented and he has a pleasing head and expression with lovely dark round eyes. Nice amount of neck to balance, good high set tail and plenty of bone and substance. Moved out well showing his pads. 

4. Irving & Foster’s Sarnia Takin It Eze B Standard Poodle. Group 4 was the black standard poodle girl. Liked her size and nicely balanced outline. Feminine head with the darkest eyes and nice chiselling. Strong legs and well developed rear, which enabled her to power around the ring with good reach and drive. 

Best RBOB Utility

1. Connett & Cain’s Ch Kutani Daredevil D Lhasa Apso. This lad caught my eye with his well balanced profile and he has great ring presence too. Underneath his immaculately presented coat, he is sturdy, with well placed shoulders, good ribbing and nicely angulated hindquarters. Came into his own on the move, with his free flowing jaunty action and proud head carriage. 

Vanessa Cox (Judge)