Chichester and District Canine Society

Chichester and District Canine Society Ringcraft is the training of both handler and dog ready for the show ring. Our teams include both men and women.

On Monday evenings (excluding the last Monday in the month which is our monthly Match meeting) we hold ringcraft training sessions at The Selsey Centre, commencing at 730 pm. The training aims to replicate what you should expect if you decide to enter a dog show in an informal manner. In particular, training will involve the handler presenting their dog ready for the trainer to check his/her confo

rmation and then moving the dog, just as you would at a show. Ringcraft is the best way to simulate show experience and will help both handler and dog to gain confidence and skill. Ringcraft sessions are also a most useful way of socialising puppies with other well mannered dogs. An important part of the training is for your dog to feel at ease with people going over it who are likely to be complete strangers to the dog. This is important for all dogs, whether intending to show or not, as it is good preparation for that Judge's assessment or equally for a veterinary inspection. To help with this aspect of training, you will find that we have a number of ringcraft training teams, thus increasing your dog's exposure to those new people. So it will not be the same person examining your dog each session, week in and week out. You are welcome to come and join us free of charge as our guest for your first week.

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26/05/2026

While Herbie and Deefa are enjoying the sunshine in their swimming pool, they wanted to remind you all to enter the Members Evening Limit Show

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Entries Close Monday 15th June

If you would like a schedule please email [email protected]

🍦🍦🍦REMINDER 🍦🍦🍦NO that's NO Ringcraft tonight, it's Bank Holiday Monday Herbie and Deefa have gone to the beach !
25/05/2026

🍦🍦🍦REMINDER 🍦🍦🍦
NO that's NO Ringcraft tonight, it's Bank Holiday Monday Herbie and Deefa have gone to the beach !

20/05/2026

Jane Charleton Critique

Chichester & District Canine Society Open show
Judge Jane Charleton
(JANEYJIMJAMS)

My thanks to the very attentive Officers and Committee for the invitation to judge the Terrier Group at this extremely well organised and thoroughly enjoyable show, with many very lovely exhibits to enjoy. Hall facilities were excellent in terms of space adding an airy lightness to the day. My stewards, Louise and Keith were first class and kept the ring flowing smoothly.

TERRIER GROUP
1 Mills’ Dandy Dinmont Terr
Lairdship Licketty Split
2 Ruffles’ Irish Terr Holman Midsummer Knight at Ruffmar (Ai) JW ShCEx OS
3 Hughes’ Border Terr Arunmere Rhapsody in Red JW
4 Dukes & Rogers’ Cesky Terr
Ch Placido Musical Miracle At Runiks

TERRIER PUPPY GROUP
1 Stillmans’ SBT Vadeliza Devils Got Me At Maidendale RBPIS
2 Samson Samson & Crawleys’ Norwich Terr Ragus Monday Morning
3 Hoskissons & Hinds’ Dandy Din Terr Fabio Z Meduňkově Stráně (imp CZE)
4 Johnstones’ SCWT
Clover Supernova over Rouxboos (imp USA)

AVNSC Puppy (3/0)
1 Samson, Samson & Crawleys’ Norwich Terr
Ragus Monday Morning
Loved her driving, purposeful movement, coupled with a big, engaging personality. Balanced and well proportioned throughout, she maintained a firm, level topline both standing and on the move. Good foreface with a flat skull, and she used her ears well to complete a typical expression. Presented in a correct, harsh coat and well handled. BP TPG2
2 Bell Aust Terr
Black Lace Come Fly With Me to Belyndi (imp FIN)
Eye catching puppy with excellent ring presence and a real ‘look at me’ attitude. Beautifully handled and presented, she worked well with her handler, showing a no nonsense, workmanlike approach. Lovely head and good lay of shoulder. Moved purposefully, maintaining a pleasing outline with a level topline and good tail set on. In lovely, glossy coat and correctly angulated throughout. Just a tad loose in front today. A very close decision
3 Hughes JRT Ruffntuff Topgear Tommi

Open (7/2)
1 Ruffles Irish Terr
Holman Midsummer Knight at Ruffmar (Ai) JW BOB ShCEx OSW

A quality, typical dog I have judged before. Super racy balanced outline with a lovely head and expression, well-set ears and good shoulders. Presented in a crisp textured jacket, although just a tad soft in leg furnishings, he moved out with purpose to secure BOB AVNSC. TG2
2 Bareve & Hassell Aust Terr
Bareve Absolutely Fabulous
An eye-catching exhibit full of personality and true Australian Terrier attitude, enjoying every moment in the ring. Pleasing head and expression with neat, well-carried ears, strong scissor bite. Good neck and shoulder placement, compact and well-balanced throughout with correct length to height ratio, level topline and correct set-on. Shown in a harsh, rugged yet well-presented jacket. Moved out with plenty of drive giving her a purposeful air of confidence. RBOB
3 Hughes Ruffntuff
Tears of Joy
4 Buckley JRT
Ch Gonetoground High’N Mighty

BORDER TERRIER
Puppy (4/1)
1 Onziemehurst The Navigator
A pleasing, spannable 9 month old grizzle dog puppy with good shoulders and a thick, weather-resistant pelt. Mature for his age with excellent pigmentation and a good set-on. His head is still developing and needs to grow into his ears, but he shows promise.
2 Arunmere Worth The Wait
Still immature in head at this stage, needing to develop, but a pretty mover who covers the ground well. Spannable, with well-laid shoulders, racy quarters and good overall balance. Carries a thick, weather-resistant pelt and is well b***d. A promising youngster.
3 Lady Star Of The Hill

Junior (4/0)
1 Hugh’s Arunmere Rhapsody in Red JW A typical, workmanlike exhibit with small, neat ears, a moderate broad skull and strong muzzle. The moderate neck flowing into well-balanced proportions. Spannable. Moderately angulated with good depth of brisket but not over sprung and a correct set-on. Moved out well, covering the ground with ease. BOB TG3

2 Affleck’s Otterock Trick Or Treat
16-month-old dog of pleasing size and good bone. Particularly good for ears, the best of the day, on a flat skull with a typical otter head. A little naughty on the table, but showing character. Rather wide in front, though he moved out well. Strong through the loin with a good set-on.
3 Onzienehurst Mrs Pankhurst

PG (4/0)
1 Nettle’s Otterock Trick Or Treat

2 Omziehurst The Rocketeer BP
9-month-old bitch I liked very much. Mature for her age, with a typical otter head, small neat ears well placed and carried close to the cheek. Excellent pigmentation with a dark eye. Good lay of shoulder, racy body and well-angulated quarters. Moved well fore and aft. Thick skin with a waterproof, harsh pelt. Fit for purpose.
3 Bostontime Super Lady

Open (6/3)
1 Omziehurst The Red Baron JW RBOB
Spannable, racy, balanced 2-year-old male of correct bone. Good otter head Shows a good ratio of height to length. Spannable, with good depth of brisket and ribs carried well back without being over-sprung. Has good rear angulation and held his topline on the move maintaining a balanced, workmanlike outline.
2 Wingrave Onthill Living The Dream
Heavier in type than 1. Pleasing head with neat ears and a good set-on. Dipped behind the shoulders, which caused him to lose his topline on the move. Rather full in rib.
3 Tulawyn Garretson By Onthill

CESKY TERRIER
Pg (1/0) Silak Never Miss A Beat
1 Balanced exhibit of pleasing type. Flat skull with good eye and expression. Reachy neck flowing into well laid shoulders. Straight front, well ribbed body with rising topline and strong through the loin, completed by good tail set and carriage. Presented in excellent silky coat and condition. A pleasing dog overall, just missing out today due to incorrect dentition.

Open (3/1)
1 Dukes & Rodger’s’ Ch Musical Miracle at Runiks
1 Dukes & Rogers’
Ch Placido Musical Miracle at Runiks
Workmanlike and fit for purpose Flat skull with a good eye, correct bite. Reachy neck blending into well-laid shoulders. Excellent body in super condition with rising topline and well muscled throughout. Good set-on and tail carriage. Shown in a correct silky coat. Moved out well. Handled to advantage. BOB
2 Runiks Akrerpa of Dragons
Balanced, outgoing bitch with plenty of outgoing confidence. Good spring of rib and a strong loin. Moved with drive but topline levelled out on the move.
DANDIE DINMONT TERRIER
Puppy(2/1)

1 Hoskissons & Hinds’ Dandy Din Terr Fabio Z Meduňkově Stráně (imp CZE)
10 month balanced puppy dog with a well-domed head. Strong chest and fore-chest of good width. Good lay of shoulder and correct rising topline. Well coupled, with muscular quarters and a good tail set-on. Rather relaxed on the table today. BP TPG3
PG(3/0)
1 Kenyons’ Puddockswell Cox’s Pippin(IKC) RBB
1 Feminine, balanced 2-year-old bitch. Soft topknot with balanced domed head and strong foreface. Correct rib with typical weaselly body and corresponding topline flowing into a good tail set-on. Very pleasant pencilling.
2. Hoskisson & Hinds Lenacourt Laird Rannech
Excellent pigmentation with pleasing coat pencilling. Reachy neck and well b***d throughout. Rather gay tail carriage which spoilt her outline on the move.

3 Mills’ Lairdship Larger Than Life
OPEN (3/0)
1 Mills’ Lairdship Licketty Split BOB TG1
What a character! This show girl’s tail didn’t stop wagging throughout as she was clearly enjoying her day. Both the handler and myself fully expected her to be really naughty but, like a true diva, she put on such a commanding performance especially in the Group, where she was rewarded with top honours today. Up to size, quality domed head and strong fore-face. She’s balanced throughout, lovely weaselled body and corresponding topline pleasing coat pencilling completed her appeal. BOB TG1
2 Bainbridge’s Ceilsmear’s White Star Beauty
Feminine bitch carrying too much weight today which affected her overall condition and outline. Correctly constructed topline was retained on the move, and she moved out well. Rather gay tail carriage.

3 Kenyons’ Ceilmear Close Encounter
JACK RUSSELL TERRIER
JUNIOR (1/0)
1 Gray’s Laserna Valentino
Balanced, spannable dog of pleasing size and personality. Smartly presented with a flat skull, although his ears were rather large. Pleasing neck and shoulder placement, neat front and good depth of brisket. Unfortunately he dropped away and long in croup and was over-arched over the loin, causing him to roach his topline on the move. Would also prefer more bend of stifle.
NORFOLK TERRIER
PGD(3/2)
1 Finch & Bonner Belleville High Society For Dalticino BOB
Balanced, well-proportioned happy dog with a correct head, enhanced by small neat ears with good set and carriage. Strong scissor bite. Excellent spring of rib and strong loin leading into a good set-on and well-carried tail. Moved out with drive, completing the picture.

STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER
PUPPY (5/1) This was, for me, the strongest class of the day with a super line up of puppies. All decisions were very close, often splitting hairs. However after awarding my class winner BP, BOB, PTG, I was absolutely delighted to see her go on to take BPIS. Congratulations
1 Stillmans’ Vadeliza Devils Got Me At Maidendale
Balanced, feminine, bitch in pristine condition, with “fit for function” written all through her. She ticked every box for me. Lovely balanced head with clean cheeks, strong muzzle and super rose ears. Well sprung ribs and muscled throughout, presented glowing in health with a fit, well developed conditioned for her age. Moved so well with a quiet “don’t even think about it” no-nonsense air about her. Worked beautifully with her handler throughout. A thoroughly deserving BP BOB TPG1 RBPIS.
2 MacCaffertys’ Wonderstaff This Boy
Ultra masculine dog displaying great strength of head, evident in his strong cheeks and powerful muzzle. Strong muscular neck, standing four-square with width of chest in keeping with his deep brisket and full rib. Already fully up to size, I would not want him to grow on, but on the day he was rewarded for his type, condition and clear “fit for function” qualities. Was pressed hard by the two pretty girls behind him. A close decision.
3 Warehams’ Wonderstaff Baby’s In Black
4 Mitchell’s Vimaval I’m The Only One.
JUNIOR (1/1)
PGD
1 Warehams’ Maynestaff Morning Glow RBOB
4-year-old bitch of correct size with pleasing head proportions, good ear set and clean cheeks. Would prefer more open nostrils. Presented in hard muscular condition and clearly fit for function. Moved well.
2 Blagg & Whitehead Keep It Lowkee At Pindbystaf
Very masculine head with super cheeks, good eye and strong muzzle. Strong, well-muscled short neck leading into a fit, strong body. Rather sleepy in expression and attitude today
3 Turner’s Matrixstaff Moon Dancer At Tidestaff
OPEN(3/1)
1 Turner’s On The Hill Two At Tidestaff
Outgoing bitch, fit for purpose and full of character. She scored in skull, correct head proportions, ear set and carriage, and possessed a strong neck flowing into well-developed chest and forequarters. Moved out well.
2 Mitchell’s Chedanstaff Devil Star ShCEx
Masculine dog presented in excellent condition. Strong, flat skull with correct eye and expression. Wide front and well muscled throughout. Good spring of rib, strong through the loin, and finished with a very good tail set. There was much to like about this dog; however, I would prefer a lower set hock to improve drive on the move.
AV VETERAN TERRIER (7/0)
1 Samsons’ Ch Silak Shasgav Sound Of Silence ShCM ShCEx Cesky Terr
Correct all through. This girl ticks every box for type, construction, movement and outline. Deserving of her title. Proof, although not needed, that true quality endures.
2 Bainbridge’s Ceilsmear’s White Star Beauty Dandy Din Terr
3 Nolcini’s Holman Celtic Kate ShCM VW Irish Terr
4 Dukes & Rogers’ Janski Theodore By Runiks Cesky Terr
5 Turner’s On The Hill Two At Tidestaff SBT

04/05/2026

Critique from Hilary Male
BORDER COLLIE

PUPPY (2,0)

1st Seabor-Wenland’s Lucky For You Take My Heart at Noblewolves (Imp Hun) - Promising 9-month-old with good overall balance and pleasing proportions. Well-proportioned head with erect ears and dark, keen eyes. Correct tail carriage on the move. Straight forelegs with tight feet. Excellent front and rear quarters, good spring of rib, and an excellent coat. BP & RBOB

2nd Shaw & Morris’ Noblewolves Bramleyapple – 10 month old dog who was a little unsettled today, pleasing head, presented with a profuse coat. As the classes progressed, he gained confidence. Moved well in the first class, attentive to his handler.

JUNIOR 3,0)

1st Seabor-Wenland’s Lucky For You Take My Heart at Noblewolves (Imp Hun) – As Before

2nd Lewis’ Shemella Sky Full Of Stars - Smaller framed bitch of pleasing type. Feminine head with erect ears, dark eye, and good muzzle. Clean neck flowing into a level topline. Straight forelegs with good feet. Well-bent stifle and balanced rear quarters. Moved out well. Good coat.

3rd Shaw & Morris’ Noblewolves Bramleyapple

POST GRADUATE (2,0

1st Lewis’ Shemella Sky Full Of Stars – As Before

2nd Shaw & Morris’ Noblewolves Bramleyapple – As Before

OPEN (3,1)

1st Lewis’ Shemella To The Moon And Back JW - Feminine bitch with well-proportioned head, erect ears, dark eyes, and good muzzle. Clean neck into a level topline. Straight forelegs, tight feet, well-bent stifle, good ribs, and short loin. Coat in good condition. Moved out well. BOB

2nd Shaw & Morris’ Noblewolves Bramleyapple – As Before

AVNSC UTILITY

PUPPY (6,3)

1st Tolysz’s I’m Your Happiness Black Dignity (Imp Pol) Poodle (Miniature) - 10-month-old happy, balanced dog, typical of breed type. Good head with correct expression, dark pigment, and attentive eye. Well-laid-back shoulders, moderate bone, and clean lines. Tail carried correctly over the back. Coat in good condition. Moved out well, showing sound, free action. BP & Utility Puppy Group 3

2nd Parker-Stokes’ Afterglow Gilbert Grape Poodle (Toy) - Loved the shape of this dog, just needs more confidence. Good head with dark eye, clean neck, well-laid-back shoulders, deep chest, and good spring of ribs. Moved well.

3rd Cunningham’s Jaytor Expecto Patronus Poodle (Miniature)

JUNIOR (5,1)

1st Spanias’ Charids Queen Of Hearts - Chow Chow - Feminine dog of pleasing type. Balanced head with erect ears and dark eyes. Clean neck into level topline, straight forelegs, well-bent stifle, and good ribs. Tail carried over the back. Full, good coat. Moved out well. RESERVE BEST AVNSC

2nd Tolusz’s I’m Your Happiness Black Dignity (Imp Pol) - Poodle (Miniature) – As Before

3rd Parker-Stokes’ Afterglow Gilbert Grape - Poodle (Toy)

POST GRADUATE (4,1)

1st Spanias’ Charids Queen Of Hearts - Chow Chow - As Before

2nd Johnson’s Gladsheim Storm Chaser of Valleyrise – Kooikerhondje - Feminine youngster with good neck, firm topline, well-sprung ribs, deep chest, and strong loin. Nicely proportioned head with dark eyes and well-set ears. Coat in excellent condition. Moved with a lovely stride.

3rd Parker-Stokes’ Aurora Moonlight for Ronarker - Poodle (Standard)

OPEN (5,3)

1st Davies’ Millhanger Kemboy - Kooikerhondje - Balanced dog with quality head, almond eyes, well-feathered ears, and dark pigmentation. Firm topline, deep brisket, well-sprung ribs, muscular loin, correct tail carriage. Well-made front and rear. Moved freely with good reach and drive. BEST AVNSC

2nd Johnson’s Sensation Vom Tespelkooi of Valleyrise VW (Imp Deu) – Kooikerhondje - Compact 10-year-old bitch with balanced proportions. Feminine head with correct expression. Moderate rear with good layback, well-muscled loin. Moved out well for age, showing sound, effortless action.

3rd Spanias Charids King Of Hearts - Chow Chow

BOSTON TERRIER

PUPPY (3,1)

1st Sandells’ Dolce Vita Selection Dragon Tail with Shawmut (Imp Ita) – 9 months old feminine bitch. Well-proportioned head with dark eyes and pigment. Good body proportions for age. Straight forelegs with good bone to compact feet. Moved soundly. BP

2nd Gallagher’s Vickvalley Ruby Auea - Finer bitch all over. Feminine head with well-set ears and dark pigment. Level topline, good depth of chest, and well-balanced body proportions. Needs to tighten in movement.

JUNIOR (2,0)

1st Gill & Hamlin’s Demorace Belle Starr at Simberfour - Feminine bitch with correct dark pigment and well-proportioned head, not overdone. Clean neck flowing into a good topline, deep chest, short loin, and well-balanced body. Good bone, tight feet. Moved out so well. BOB

2nd Sandells’ Dam Prestige Sky over Shawmut (Imp Srb) - Masculine dog with a strong head. Straight front, deep chest, short loin, and moderate rear. He lacked enthusiasm on the move.

POST GRADUATE (1,0)

1st Gill & Hamlin’s Demorace Belle Starr at Simberfour – As Before

OPEN (3,2)

1st Cox’s Durobrivae Bumble Bea - Feminine bitch of pleasing type. Clean neck flowing into well-laid shoulders, good spring of rib, and moderate rear end. Good bone and tight feet. Moved okay. RBOB

BULLDOG

JUNIOR (1,0)

1st Currie’s Kermouri Esperabce - Feminine head with good expression and pigment. Wide, deep chest with good ribs. Straight forelegs, tight feet, moderate rear. Moved soundly.

POST GRADUATE (1,0)

1st Harvey’s Elarhill Miss Maleficent - Feminine bitch with good head and dark pigment. Good upper arm, strong bone, straight forelegs, and tight feet. Wide, deep chest with well-sprung ribs and short back. Moderate rear. Moved steadily and true. RBOB

OPEN (2,1)

1st Burt’s Ruakuri Chasing Time Lanbeldere - Dog who appealed for breed type, masculine head, dark pigment, and correct jawline. Clean front, strong bone, and tight feet. Deep chest with good spring of ribs and short back, topline rising to a moderate rear. Moved soundly with the characteristic rolling gait. BOB

DALMATIAN

PUPPY (1,0)

1st Williams & Tanswell’s Carodal Welcome Way via Waltzaway - 12-month-old, larger-framed masculine dog. Head of good proportions with well-set ears, strong muzzle, and expressive oval eyes. Clean neck into well-laid shoulders, straight forelegs. Deep chest, level topline, and well-muscled rear. Moved soundly. BOB & BP

JUNIOR (1,0)

1st Williams & Tanswell’s Carodal Welcome Way via Waltzaway – As Before

OPEN (2,0)

1st Blissett’s Kystuno Warners King - Masculine dog of good shape and breed type. Head masculine with dark pigment, though would prefer a darker eye. Clean neck, long body with good spring of rib, short back. Straight forelegs, tight feet, level topline. Moved out well. RBOB

2nd Finch & Bonner’s Sophtspot Kalamity Jane with Dalticno - Finer bitch, well-proportioned with a pleasing head. Deep chest, short loin, straight forelegs, and moderate rear end. Moved steadily.

LHASA APSO

JUNIOR (1,0)

1st Adam-Slomkowski’s Skylax Power Of Love - Feminine, well-proportioned bitch with flat skull, dark eyes, and good expression. Clean neck into level topline and well-set tail. Deep chest, good spring of rib, short back, and strong bone. Coat in good condition. Moved out freely. BOB

OPEN (1,0)

1st Adam-Slomkowski’s Rom/Bel Ch Skylax All Of The Stars - Feminine bitch of pleasing type. Head with dark pigment and expressive eyes. Clean neck flowing into level topline and upright shoulders. Well-b***d forelegs, straight with good feet. Moderate rear end with good tail carriage. Moved soundly. RBOB

TIBETIAN TERRIER

PUPPY (1,0)

1st Rees’ Blakeville Oh Fancy That - Seven-month-old bitch, of pleasing type. Feminine head with good proportions for age, dark eyes, and correct pigment. Body well-proportioned with level topline, good bone, and well-angled rear quarters. Straight forelegs. Moved out well, showing balanced, sound action. RBOB & BP

JUNIOR (1,0)

1st Hadlow’s Quidditch What A Star - Balanced dog of pleasing breed type. Head with dark pigment and dark eyes. Clean neck flowing into a level topline. Deep chest with good spring of rib and short back. Moderate rear end. Moved soundly. BOB

POST GRADUATE (3,2)

1st Rees & Blake’s Shamisha’s Butterfly At Blakeville - Balanced bitch of pleasing breed type. Head well-proportioned with dark eye and good muzzle. Deep chest, short loin and well-set tail. Moved ok.

OPEN (3,2)

1st Hadlow’s Kybo Santa Arizona At Quidditch - Larger-framed dog of pleasing type, with a well-proportioned head and dark, expressive eyes. Clean, moderate neck flowing into a deep chest with good spring of rib. Good coat. Moved well.

AV VETERAN UTILITY (7,0)

1st Johnson’s Sensation Vom Tespelkooi of Valleyrise VW (Imp Deu) – Kooikerhondje – As Before

2nd Blissett’s Kystuno Warners King – Dalmatian – As Before

3rd Bedwell’s Vicmars Smart Fella VW - Poodle (Standard)

UTILITY GROUP

1st Bevis’ Lacoral Duke Of York at Starlance – Tibetan Spaniel - Masculine dog with a lovely head, dark muzzle, and expressive eyes. Clean neck flows into a deep chest, straight front, and well-angulated hindquarters. Moved freely with light, agile action. Wins on overall breed type, balance, and quality of movement.

2nd Davies’ Millhanger Kemboy - Kooikerhondje - As Before

3rd Gill & Hamlin’s Demorace Belle Starr at Simberfour – Boston Terrier – As Before.

4th Adam-Slomkowski’s Skylax Power Of Love – Lhasa Apso – As Before

UTILITY PUPPY GROUP

1st Rees’ Blakeville Oh Fancy That – Tibetan Terrier – As Before

2nd Salt’s Keola On The Road Again – Shih Tzu – Masculine dog with a lovely round skull and dark wide-set eyes. Well-made front, deep ribs, level topline, and high-set tail carried gaily. Moderate rear angulation. Moves confidently.

3rd Tolysz’s I’m Your Happiness Black Dignity (Imp Pol) Poodle (Miniature) – As Before

4th Sandells’ Dolce Vita Selection Dragon Tail with Shawmut (Imp Ita) - Boston Terrier– As Before

AV RARE BREEDS (3,0)

1st Rizzo Hills Gravelous Buszke Bocskor – Hungarian Pumi - Balanced, happy dog of pleasing type. Head well-proportioned with good expression. Body well-built, deep chest, short back. Coat in good condition, correctly textured. Moved well.

2nd Hansford & Donnelly’s Pergos Minerva’s Widsom – Catalan Sheepdog - Feminine bitch with good head and eye. Clean neck into level topline, deep chest, short loin, straight forelegs, and moderate rear. Coat in good condition. Moved well once stopped pacing.

3rd Kirkwood’s Lux/Bel Ch Schnaubern Draco Star At Yolstel BW25 – Hungarian Pumi

AV MEMBER STAKES

1st Ramus’ Tulawyn Garretson By Onthill – Border Terrier – Smart, typical dog with good head, dark eye and correct pigment giving keen expression. Moved out well. Straight forelegs and tight feet. Good spring of rib and depth of chest. Harsh, dense pelt. Balanced outline and sound throughout.

2nd Rackett, Rackett & Wilcox’s Solencia Misty Morning – Hungarian Vizsla - Feminine 14-month-old with good proportions. Refined head with kind expression. Level topline. Good depth of chest and ribbing for age. Well angulated with good bend of stifle. Moved well and shows promise.

3rd Griffiths’ Peyma Certainly Snazzy – Whippet

04/05/2026

❗❗❗❗Reminder ❗❗❗❗
NO that's NO Ringcraft tonight as it's bank holiday
See you all next week

We would like to say a big THANK YOU to The Pet Pantry Selsey for kindly donating a15 kg bag of Dog food for our Best in...
21/04/2026

We would like to say a big THANK YOU to The Pet Pantry Selsey for kindly donating a15 kg bag of Dog food for our Best in show, Best Puppy in Show and Best Veteran in Show at our March Open show.

Here is the link to their website and online shop
https://thepetpantry.co.uk/

12/04/2026

Critique from Ray Strudwick

Chichester & District Canine Society
Open Show
Sunday 22nd March 2026

A.V.N.S.C. Gundog

Puppy 2/0a
1st Vine & Hassell’s - Urvum Hero At Beanalrem (Imp kITA) - GWP - BP
7 month old male with good balanced head, straight forelegs, firm back, developing quarters, moved out steady and true.
2nd Warnes - Debian Deerhunter JW - Vizsla Another promising 7 month old with well proportioned head, lengthy neck, good angles at front and rear, just preferred one’s movement.
Junior 4/0a
1st Rackett, Rackett & Wilcox - Solencia Misty Morning - Vizsla - RBAVNSC
Well constructed youngster with lovely balanced head, clean in neck, straight forelegs, good spring of rib, well turned stifle, sound on the move,excellent overall balance.
2nd Lord & Brookfield - Chilternway Coriandrum - Weimaraner
Good shaped head with correct shaped kind eye, good lay of shoulder, would have preferred firmer topline, and strength in quarters.
3rd Blaine’s - Chilternway Allum - Weimaraner
Post Graduate 9/3a
1st Sainsbury’s - Elskerwood Cloudy Skies JW - Clumber
Good shaped head with lovely clean dark eyes, straight forelegs, well sprung ribs, good turn of stifle, looked good on the move.
2nd Vine & Hassell’s - Beanalren Grapevine - GWP
Lovely feminine head on muscular neck, deep body, correct topline, good turn of stifle, but not so positive on the move as one.
3rd Lord & Brookfield - Chilternway Coriandrum - Weimaraner
Open 6/3a
1st Stone’s - Kidenoan Mark Time For Merren JW - WSS - BAVNSC
Quality male with lovely chiselled head, typical in expression with kind dark eye, muscular neck into well placed shoulder, correct topline, deep chest, good bone and feet, strong quarters producing excellent movement.
2nd Rackett, Rackett & Wilcox - Roughshoot Heavan Sent of Solencia JW - Vizsla
Well balanced male of good quality, well proportioned kind masculine head, length of neck into well laid shoulders, deep in chest, strong well angulated quarters, moving sound and true.
3rd Warnes - Debian Deerhunter JW - Vizsla

Lagotto Romagnolo

Puppy 1/w/d
Junior 1/0a
1st Drake’s - IL Granaio Del Malatesta Livia Drusilla Per Clamerkin (Imp ITA)
Nice type with feminine head and correct shaped eye, good short neck, correct topline and tail set, compact feet, moved out freely.
Post Graduate 2/0
1st Bishop’s - Bedeslea Prada Linea Rossa - RBOB
Lovely type with excellent shaped feminine head and expression, short in neck, well placed shoulders, good depth of chest, well turned stifle, looked the complete picture on the move with her driving movement.
2nd Drake’s - Clamerkin Painted Lady
Well balanced with feminine head, good shaped eyes, short neck, firm topline, well angulated quarters, moved out well.
Open 3/1a
1st Norbury’s - Bedeslea Pradasphere JW - BOB & G1
Top quality female with the most beautiful head and expression, clean muscular neck into well laid shoulders, correct topline and tail set, strong loin, good turn of stifle with adequate width of quarters, looking so good on the move covering the ground so well.
2nd Drake’s - Mikette How Far I’ll Go To Clamerkin
Almost 6 year old female with feminine head, correct shaped eye, good length of leg, short coupled, well turned stifle, moved out steady and true.

A.V. Veteran Gundog

Veteran 6/0a
1st Backley & Salero’s - Cooleela Operation Dynamo Wightroche VW ShCEx Cocker Spaniel
A favourite quality black boy of 8 years who I’ve had the pleasure of judging over the years, shown in excellent coat and condition to day, love his well proportioned chiselled head with gentle expression, he is well constructed and still produces that true cocker movement. Delighted to see him awarded RBVIS.
2nd Hydon’s - Ir Sh Ch Clentonian Pandemonium JW ShCEx OSW VW - ESS
Another 8 year old I have judged before, just love her beautiful balanced head on a clean strong neck, she to is well constructed with strong quarters producing true driving movement.
3rd West’s - Grosbreuil Apricot Regal - ESS

Gundog Group
I found group very mixed, where many looked good standing but then didn’t produce the movement one would expect, but I was very pleased with the quality, performance and movement of the four I placed.
G1 - Norbury’s - Bedeslea Pradasphere JW - Lagotto Romagnolo
G2 - Taubman’s - Ir Sh Ch Meltarose Madeleine At Meonstoke - ESS
G3 - Tagg’s - Oyou Double Espresso JW,KCWGC - Flatcoated Retriever
G4 - Welch’s - Hookwood Starman JW - Pointer

The puppy group I did find to be very competitive with some very promising youngsters
PG1 - Buck’s - Clavaire Harvest Moon - Cocker Spaniel
PG2 - Welch’s - Corotine Noir Blossom With Hookwood - Pointer
PG3 - Norris - Fenpinque Royal Rascal By Molestream - Golden Retriever
PG4 - Wynnw-Evan’s - Drovesborough One Love - English Setter

Judge: Ray Strudwick

10/04/2026

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Critique

Chichester & District Canine Society Open Show – 22 March 2026
Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers – Judge: Joanne Grimes-Watson
Best of Breed & Best Puppy– Clover Supernova Over Rouxboos (IMP USA)
Reserve Best of Breed – Crofftysofty Hay Jude
Puppy (1/0)
1. Johnstone’s Clover Supernova Over Rouxboos (IMP USA) 7 month bitch with happy
Terrier attitude, enjoying her time in the ring. Great head proportions with flat skull,
scissor bite and dark hazel eye. Moderate neck. Level topline, with short coupling but
would prefer a little more length to back. Profuse coat with wave developing. Well set,
docked tail. Loved her front reach with plenty of drive behind. A little close behind and
would like more bend to stifle. Promising puppy. BOB & BP
Open (1/3)
1. Amel-Azizpour’s Crofftysofty Hay Jude 2yr old dog of good size and proportions.
Correct laid back shoulder so would have expected more reach in front, but
unfortunately he was unsettled on the move today resulting in choppy front movement.
Stifles had good bend and flowed nicely into well laid down hocks. Big black nose, good
depth of chest and well sprung ribs. Lovely soft waved coat of clear wheaten colour. Tail
set and carried well. RBO

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