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20/02/2026

Critiques from Nigel Price.
Exonian and District Canine Society

Christmas Premier Open Show

Saturday 6th December 2025

I would like to thank the committee for their invitation and the exhibitors not only for their entries but for journeying out on such a horrible day weather-wise.

Collie (Smooth)

PG (4, 1 abs) 1. RBoB & BP Coldee Take It To the Limit (Denton) just shy of 9 months old this youngster was quite the showman. Masculine in profile with a good stride and balance on the move. Whilst he does need some finishing he is exactly where I would like him to be at this age without being overdone.

2.Blamorder Side Hustle with Mournebrake (Thomas)

Another smart youngster, whose examination mirrored his movement and didn’t disappoint when on the move or presenting for examination.

Well presented a narrow margin between 1& 2 imagine they will swap places often through their showing career.

3.Shulune Imperial Bonny Blu (Rundle)

OPEN (2,1 abs) 1st & BoB Ch. Coneypark Golden Brown (Beeney) This 5 year old bitch is a joy, unfazed and a pleasure to go over and watch on the move. Stood alone today but her silhouette alone is enough to show her quality.

Norwegian Buhund

PG (2,0 abs) 1st & RBOB Frostisen Blakk Zeta (IKC)

(Frost, Frost-Treadwell & Walmsley) 4 year old quality bitch good texture to coat and tail was good in both placement and hold. Moved with purpose and drivewell deserving of the res BOB.

2.& BP Kimura’s Ola Normann (IMP NOR) (Dosson) 8 month old male shown in beautiful condition, stood and presented well and looked quite the trooper on the move.

Open (6,3 bs)1st & Bob Trelowen Amelia at Frostisen (Frost, Frost-Treadwell & Walmsley) hard to believe this bitch is 8 years old

2 & B.o.S Frostisen Blakk Zitter (Taylor3 Frost-Treadwell) sister to1st in PG with many of the same qualities I prefered the sister on the move today though.

3.Ch. Leggatts Jive Talkin (Crocker)This is a bitch I have often admired from ringside but not judged before. Today wasnot to be the day either, troubled by something either inside or outside the ring she was a little upset at me going over her and rather than upset her any further I enjoyed her rapport with her handler and excellent movement. This placing is certainly no comment on her overall quality but just a reflection on the day.

Hungarian Puli

PG (2,0 abs)1.Mournebrake Hidden Agenda with Keynell

(Rathband & Feely) barely 18 months and yet well developed, nicely corded and better texture to coat than sister.

2.Mournebrake Nine Days Queen at Celebros (Gracie) sister to 1 and little to choose between them on the day coat slightly softer and not as corded as sister.

Open (2,0 abs) 1& BoB Ch.Catsun Comanche Legacy ShCEx VW (Sharpe & Dyer) 9 year old dog almost to the day but you wouldn’t believe it the way he moved, sound construction and well corded textured coat.

2nd & RBoB Mournebrake Pretty Little Angel Eyes at Celebros (Gracie) another well-bred bitch who really took my eye unfortunately the resultsof the bad weather went against her during the class challenge. Well-presented she could have very much been in contention as her movement was sound and a beautiful expression.

Hungarian Pumi

PG (1,0 abs) 1& RBoB, Bellpins Rhythm is a Dancer (Godfrey) 2 year old bitch, solid in body and good head. Strident on the move

OPEN (3,0 abs) 1& BoB Blacktide Bolts Son Among Schnaubern HR JR (Smee & Coleman)18months old this dog presents well for both examination and exhibition. Took well to the ring but would certainly have liked to see him in a bigger one where he could really of shown his stride and economy on the move.

Well developed head and good mouth and dentition

2. Heathbank Dorcia (Roberts) 3 year old bitch another bitch that was good on the move. Some clearing to do but nothing you wouldn’t expect to see on a young bitch.

3.Bellpins Zigazigah at Yolstek (Godfrey).

11/02/2026

Exonian Canine Association – 6 December 2025 – Judge – Stephen Fellows

Thank you to the committee at Exonian Canine Association for inviting me to utility and the group at their Premier Open Show. Thank you to my stewards for keeping the ring running smoothly.

Bulldog
Open Dog
Entries 2 Abs 0
1st BUSTERLEIGH KINDA MAGIC JW ShCEx OSW (Mr S Vosper). 2 year old red and white masculine dog with plenty of character. Correct brick shaped head and small rose ears. Nicely placed nose with big nostrils. A well padded foreface with a great turn of width of underjaw. Well off for bone and strong barrel ribs. Moved out well. BOB.
2nd CAPTAINBULL I’M BRONSON (Miss Hanvey). 4 year old red and white dog who was slightly smaller than number 1 but still so much quality. Brick shaped head, finely wrinkled with correct eyes, spaced apart. Well padded foreface and large nostrils. Pleasing length of neck into strong body that is well off for bone. RBOB.
Open Bitch
Entries 2 Abs 1
1st AVAWORD LILLIE (Davy & Conibere). 6 year old red and white bitch who was a clear winner today despite standing alone. Nice brick shaped skull that was in proportion, finely wrinkled with small, rose ears and dark eyes. Well cushioned cheeks and she keeps her depth through her muzzle. Nicely placed nose with large nostrils. Balance throughout and moved out well.

Miniature Schnauzer

Post Graduate
Entries 5 Abs 2
1st PENBRO REPLICA FOR DEVORASJOY (Mrs D Butler). 15 month old P&S bitch who is compact and balanced throughout. Beautiful expression with dark eye and correct ear set. Nicely arched neck into well placed shoulders and sloping topline with correct tail placement. Beautifully turned out with a nice, harsh jacket. Moved with the required reach and drive. BOB.
2nd WLANIMU’S MARKED FOR GREATNESS NAF TAF (Mrs T Beckson). 7 month old smart B&S dog who showed with purpose. Correct ear set and eye colour. Nice length of neck into strong shoulders with a sloping topline and harsh jacket. Moved out well. BP.
Open
1st TAMMUX AFTER DUSK (Mrs T Beckson). 17 month old B&S dog who was balanced throughout. Correct head proportions and scissor bite. Nice length of neck into well placed shoulders. Harsh jacket and beautiful outline. Moved out well.
2nd WLANIMU’S JOINTLY TO YOUR SUCCESS WITH TAMMUX (Imp). 14 month old B&S bitch. Nice head with dark eye and correct ear set. Good length of neck into well placed shoulders and short ribbed with sloping topline. Harsh jacket and turned out well. Moved correctly around the ring.

Tibetan Spaniel
Post Graduate
Entries 2 Abs 0
1st RICOX I’LL LOVE YOU AS YOU ARE (Mrs J Rice). 19 month old gold sable bitch with a black mask and beautiful expression. Feminine head with correct dentition, correct eye and ear set. Nice reach of neck into well placed shoulders, good depth of chest and well ribbed. Moved correctly in all directions. I have previously awarded this bitch best puppy and can see she has matured into a beautiful example. Clever breeder. BOB.
2nd LACORAL ANYA (Miss H Smith). 14 month gold bitch with a black mask and plenty of quality throughout. Feminine head with good eye and ear placement. Nice arch of neck into well placed shoulders and correct topline. Moved out well in all directions.
Limit
Entries 2 Abs 0
1st PARLOUEVE BACK TO BLACK OF RICOX JW (Mrs J Rice). 4 year old black tan & white bitch with plenty of quality throughout. Feminine head with correct ear and eye placement. Nicely arched neck into well placed shoulders and correct topline. Moved out well.
2nd RICOX I DESERVE YOUR LOVE JW (Mrs J Rice). 19 month old black dog with plenty of qualities throughout. Well up to size and balanced. Masculine head with correct eye and ear placement. Good reach of neck into well placed shoulders. Nice topline and tailset. Moved out well.
Open
Entries 4 Abs 1
1st TIBBIESTARS TUTTI FRUTTI AT LACORAL JW (Miss H Smith). 3 year old red sable and black mask bitch with so much quality. Feminine head and good dentition. Nicely arched neck into correct shoulders with level topline. Well ribbed and balanced throughout. Really liked her quality. Moved correctly.
2nd CH RICOX SOMEBODY TO LOVE JW ShCM ShCEx VW OSW (Mrs J Rice). 9 year old gold bitch with black mask and continues to not show her age. Beautiful expression with correct dentition and ear set. Nicely arched neck into strong shoulders with level topline. Moved out well in all directions.

Poodle (Standard)
Post Graduate
Entries 2 Abs 1
1st VOLGARUS MAKE A CHOICE AT JOMANELLI (Mrs JC Elson). 2 year old black bitch who was impressive on the stand and while moving. Nice expression with dark almond shaped eyes. Correct length of ear leathers. Loved her front and rear angulation, which propelled her around the ring. RBOB.
2nd ITZAPROMISE PAWLET (Mrs Golley). 21 month old black bitch who was balanced throughout. Nice expression with correct bite and ear leathers being the desired length. Nice, elegant neck into well placed shoulders. Moved out well.
Open
1st LOTRINGHAM TENACITY (Miss A Crocker). 4 year old black bitch with beautiful expression and correct eye shape. Correct length of ear leathers. Beautiful neck into well placed shoulders. Level topline and correct tailset. Good front and rear angulation, which allowed her to move correctly in all directions. BOB.

Poodle (Toy)
Post Graduate
Entries 4 Abs 0
1st PERSEMPRE SOLSTICE STAR (Miss M Nunn). 11 month old black dog who was balanced and turned out well. Correct length of ear leathers and almond shaped eyes. Elegant neck into well placed shoulders. Nice angulation front and rear. Correct tailset and moved with plenty of drive. BP.
2nd STONESIDE BRYAN FERRY AT JOMARNELLI (Mrs J Elson). 5 year old red dog with plenty of quality. Nice expression with correct eye shape and ear leather length. Nice neck into strong shoulders and level topline. Moved out well.
Open
Entries 2 Abs 0
1st AFTERGLOW NUTMEG (Mrs T Mayou-Howe). 2 year old, quality brown bitch. Balanced throughout and the most gorgeous outline. Beautiful expression with correct almond eyes and length of ear leathers. Nicely arched neck into strong shoulders and level topline with the correct tailset that she used well on the stand and the move. Beautifully turned out with the correct drive. BOB.
2nd IZADORAH NOIR DE NOIR (Mrs R Mayne). 8 year old black bitch with correct ear length and almond shape eyes. Nice neck into good front assembly with level topline. Moved out well.

Poodle (Miniature)
Post Graduate
Entries 2 Abs 1
1st VOLGARUS SPICE UP YOUR LIFE WITH INIXIA (Miss K A Sellick). 2 year old brown dog with balance and quality throughout. Nice expression with almond shaped eyes and correct ear leather length. Nicely arched neck into strong shoulder with level topline and correct tailset. Good angulation front and rear. Moved with good drive. RBOB.
2nd TARQUAS HIGH JINXX (Mrs LJ Hosking). 4 year old black dog with nice expression and correct eye shape and ear length. Nice neck into strong shoulder with good angulation front and rear. Moved well.
Open
Entries 2 Abs 1
1st SUNMARCA SECRET AGENT (Ms SM Cann). 3 year old black dog with plenty of quality and balanced throughout. Beautiful outline on the stand. Nice expression with correct almond dark eye and ear length. Nicely arched neck into strong shoulders with level topline and correct tailset. Moved with good drive using his front and rear angulation to his benefit. BOB.
2nd TARQUAS WOT AN ENTRANCE (Mrs LJ Hosking). 4 year old brown bitch that was balanced throughout and good expression with correct eye and ear length. Good topline and tailset. Moved out well.

French Bulldog
Puppy
Entries 1 Abs 1
1st MEMBULLY MEANER THAN E’VIL (Mrs T Membury). 9 month old brindle and white bitch with a quality coat and balanced throughout. Square muzzle and dark round eye. Nice arch of neck into well place shoulders. Correct front and rear angulation. Moved out well. BP, RBOB.
Post Graduate
Entries 1 Abs 1
1st RAVENDANE RUPERT BEAR (Miss S Bayliss-Smith). 14 month old brindle dog with so much quality. Slightly longer cast but holding onto true breed traits. Square head in proportion with well defined muzzle, plenty of lip cushion and slightly underhsot, firm jaw, round dark eye and bat ears, plenty of muscle and substance throughout. Moved out well, BOB.
Limit
Entries 2 Abs 0
1st RAVENDANE RUPERT BEAR – AS ABOVE.
2nd MEMBULLY STRAY BULLET (Mrs T Membury). 9 month old brindle and white dog with plenty of breed attributes and quality. Nice round eye and bat ears. Good underjaw and lip cushion. Nice neck into strong shoulder and level topline. Short coupled and moved out well.
Open
Entries 1 Abs 1

German Spitz (Mittel)
Post Graduate – 0 entries
Open
Entries 1 Abs 0
1st DACFOLKE BARNEY BEAR (Mrs A Smith). 4 year old black and white particolour dog with plenty of quality. Typical spitz expression with correct ear set and dark eyes. Nice length of neck into well placed shoulders. Level topline and correct tailset. In coat and beautiful outline. Moved out well. BOB.

Keeshond
Open Dog
Entries 1 Abs 1
1st SKATHKI KING OF THE FOREST (Bardsley & Baker). 7 year old upstanding male. Plenty of quality throughout. Intelligent expression with correctly used ears and bite. Nice strong neck into well placed shoulders and level topline. Good angulation front and rear. Moved out well. BOB.
Open Bitch
Entries 1 Abs 1

Shih Tzu
Post Graduate 0 entries
Open
Entries 2 Abs 0
1st CHANIKOS MYSTICAL DREAM FOR SHANULEAS (Miss L Puleston). 19 month old brindle and white quality male. Pleasing masculine head with correct nose placement and eyes well set. Good for width of jaw, which was well padded. Balanced and in proportion throughout. Correct front assembly with angulation followed by rear angulation to match. He propelled around the ring. BOB.
2nd STUBBINA LYCHEE FOR SYAORAN (Mrs B Dawson – Andrews). 18 month old black and white bitch with balance and quality throughout. Super outline on the stand and on the move. Feminine head with correct jaw and neck leading into well placed shoulders. Moved out well. RBOB.

Tibetan Terrier
Post Graduate
Entries 3 Abs 3
1st KELMORESPITZ DAZZLED SMOKE (Miss LC Thomas). 11 month old black bitch with plenty of quality. Feminine head with a resolute expression on a nicely arched neck into well laid shoulders. Level topline and correct tailset. In coat and balanced. Moved with good reach and drive. BP.
2nd TEGKEI RUMERS ANTICS (Mrs J Honeywill). 7 month old black and white dog who is developing well. Masculine head with dark eye and nicely arched neck into well made shoulders with level topline. Nice coat. Moved with reach and drive.
Open Dog
Entries 2 Abs 2
1st LAYOLI PATH FINDING MAGIC (Miss LC Thomas). 6 year old sable and white dog with balance and nice outline. Masculine head with resolute look. Nicely arched neck into well developed shoulders and level topline and correct tailset. Good front and rear angulation, which propelled him around the ring.
2nd LAYOLI FIRECRACKER AT MIKSANG (Meakin). 8 year old black dog with white chest. Balanced and nice outline. Masculine head with dark eye and nicely arched neck into shoulders. Level topline and correct tailset. Moved out well.
Open Bitch
1st BOSHAY PUPKIN SPICE WITH TETSIKARMA (Plummer). 14 month old beautiful black and white bitch who immediately caught my eye. Balanced, beautiful outline. Feminine head with correct bite. Nicely arched neck into well laid shoulders and level topline. Correct angulation front and rear. Beautifully turned out. Moved with the correct reach and drive. BOB.
2nd KELMORESPITZ WAR OF ROSES (Miss LC Thomas). 12 month old black bitch with a white chest. Nice, feminine head with resolute expression. Nicely arched neck into well laid shoulders. Level topline and correct tailset. Good angulation front and rear. Moved out well.

Japenese Spitz
Post Graduate 0 entries
Open
Entries 1 Abs 0
1st CH SNOWSHOES HEX GIRL AT DALENS JW (Dr Dalens). 4 year old quality bitch who I have judged previously. Typical spitz expression with gorgeous dark eye and correct ear set that she used well. Lovely arched neck into well placed shoulder. Level topline and correct tailset. Correct height to length ratio. Moved with purpose and happy to award BOB.

Shar Pei
0 entries
Chow Chow
0 entries
AV IMPORTED BREED REGISTER UTILITY
0 entries

AVNSC Utility
Post Graduate
Entries 1 Abs 2
1st SONDURIYA RUNNING ON EMPTY (Mrs DM Crook). 3 year old Boston Terrier dog who was balanced. Masculine head with round eye and correct ear set. Nice length of neck into well laid shoulders and level topline. Moved out well. Best AVNSC.
Open
Entries 1 Abs 3
1st SONDURIYA RETURN OF THE MACK (Mr R Wells). 3 year old Boston Terrier male with nice outline and coat. Masculine head with good length of neck into well laid shoulders. Moved out well. Reserve Best AVNSC.

Utility Group
Pleased with the quality of the breeds sent through to the group.

Group 1 – Maddidalli True Loves Kiss (Dalmatian) (Mrs H Davies). 17 month old black spotted bitch. Moderate type with elegance combined. Correct head proportions with dark eye and scissor bite. Well broken ears. Nicely arched neck into well laid shoulders and level topline leading onto correct tailset. Scored highly in feet and overall substance. Looked beautiful in profile and on the move. Dark pigment with clear spotting on a bright, white background. My notes read “could easily trot behind a carriage all day”. Happy to award Group 1 then later on hear she went onto get RBIS.
Group 2 – Afterglow Nutmeg (Toy Poodle) (Mrs T Mayou-Howe).
Group 3 – Boshay Pupkin Spice With Tetsikarma (Tibetan Terrier) (K Plummer)
Group 4 – Chanikos Mystical Dream For Shanuleas (Shih Tzu) (Miss Puleston)

Utility Puppy Group
Group 1 – Dalens Jewel In The Crown (Dalmatian) (Dr D Edens). 6 month old black spotted male with breed type. Masculine head and dark eye with correct bite. Nice length of neck into well laid shoulders and level topline. Scored highly on front angulation with return of upper arm and lay of shoulder approximately equal. Ribs well back with adequate depth of chest. Moved with reach and drive.
Group 2 – Wlanimu’s Marked For Greatness NAF TAF (Miniature Schnauzer) (Mrs T Beckson).
Group 3 – Persempre Solstice Star (Toy Poodle) (Miss M Nunn)
Group 4 – Membully Meaner Than E’vil (French Bulldog) (Mrs T Membury)
AV Utility
Puppy
Entries 2 Abs 7
1st Tegkei Rumers Antics (Tibetan Terrier) – as above
2nd Persempre Solstice Star (Toy Poodle) – as above
Open
Entries 3 Abs 7
1st Volgarus Make A Choice At Jomarnelli (Standard Poodle) – as above
2nd Itzapromise Pawlet (Standard Poodle) – as above
AV Utility Veteran
7-9 years
Entries 4 Abs 7
1st Layoli Firecracker At Miksang (Tibetan Terrier) – as above
2nd Ch Ricox Somebody To Love (Tibetan Spaniel) JW SHCM SHCEX VW OSW
10+
Entries 1 Abs 2
1st Ch Souska Devotion VW (Tibetan Spaniel). 12 year old gold sable and black mask bitch with fantastic ring presence. Beautiful head with expression typical of the breed. Nice coat with balance throughout. Moved well. Best Veteran.

AV Utility Champion
1st Ch Snowshoes Hex Girl At Dalens JW (Japanese Spitz) – as above.
2nd Ch Ricox Somebody To Love JW SHCM SHCEX VW OSW – as above.

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