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12/06/2026

BEAGLE Plymouth & District 4th April 2026
Post Graduate Dog/Bitch (4 entries, 1 absent)
1st – Breeze’s Parkebreeway Buckle Bunny — Best Puppy in Breed
A beautifully balanced bitch of just nine months, showing a maturity of outline and construction that belied her age. Her head is good, with a kind eye of correct colour and shape, and her ears are set low and of good leather, falling correctly to the cheek. Her shoulder placement is excellent, with a corresponding length of upper arm ensuring her legs sit well under the body, giving her a correct and upright front. Her topline is level and firm, her ribcage shows good spring and depth extending well back, and she presents good feet — tight and firm, as required by the Standard. Her angulation is balanced fore and aft. She moved soundly and freely, tracking true in both directions, and showed herself off to great advantage throughout. A very exciting youngster for the future and a well-deserved Best Puppy & Reserve Best of Breed. She went on to get 3rd in the Hound Puppy Group.
2nd – Oak & Pratt’s Michelroy Boston Tea Party by Floridgebay
A slightly larger bitch than my winner but very much in balance and well within type. She presented a nice head with well-set ears, and a good layback of shoulder. Her chest was deep and well-sprung, her topline level and firm, and her tail set and carriage both correct per the Standard. Moved well and was presented in good order. A close decision between first and second.
3rd – Adey’s Boskenna Enchanted at Rubeusbay.
Open D/B (3,1)
A very pleasing class of Beagles, presenting a good overall standard.
1st – Quantick’s Parkebreeway Rumour JW
A well-balanced tricolour dog who immediately caught the eye with his overall shape and presence. He presents a correct, typey head with a good flat skull, well-defined stop, and strong square muzzle; correct scissor bite and a kind, dark hazel eye of good size and shape. His ears are set low and fine in leather, falling close to the cheek as required. He carries a good length of neck flowing cleanly into a well-laid shoulder with a corresponding length of upper arm, allowing his forelegs to be well placed under him; elbows tight and not turning in or out. Good depth of chest, with well-sprung ribs extending well back, providing the required capacity. His topline is level and firm, supported by a short, strong loin. Tail set and carriage are correct — carried gaily but not curled over the back. He shows good turn of stifle with well let-down hocks, giving balanced angulation fore and aft. Moved with drive and purpose, covering the ground efficiently. Showed with great confidence. Delighted to award him Best of Breed.
2nd – Breeze’s Parkebreeway Wyseman JW
A tan and white dog of good type, presenting a pleasing head with correct eye, good bite and an adequate length of neck. His front construction and depth of chest were commendable. On this occasion he was slightly longer in the back than my winner, which slightly disrupted the balance of outline, and he was not quite matching his kennelmate’s movement on the day. Nevertheless, a worthy second in a competitive class.
Judge Suzanne Keree-Bartolo (Shirkeira/Middletune)

12/06/2026

PLYMOUTH & DISTRICT PREMIER OPEN SHOW 4th April 2026
IBIZAN HOUND
Open Dog (4 entries, 3 absent)
1st – Carter’s Ch L-Wynd’s Where The Shadow Ends JW (Imp USA) — Best of Breed
A 22-month-old male of good balance and overall shape. His head is masculine yet fine, with a long, flat skull, prominent occipital bone and a slightly convex muzzle of correct proportions. He has a correct scissor bite, and his clear amber eyes are well placed, almond-shaped and expressive. His ears are large, thin and highly mobile, carried erect and alert as required by the Standard, set at eye level and in a continuous line with the arch of the neck when viewed in profile. He carries a very lean, long, muscular and slightly arched neck, flowing into characteristically steep, short shoulder blades, with strong, straight forelegs well placed beneath him and erect pasterns of good length. His breastbone is prominent as required, and his ribcage is long and flat, with the correct depth between ribcage and elbow. His back is level with the correct slight slope from the pin bones to the rump, supported by a short, strong, well-coupled loin. Tail is long, thin and low set, reaching well below the hock, with correct set and carriage. He moved with the breed’s characteristic suspended trot — a long, far-reaching stride with a pleasing hover before placing each foot to the ground. Pleased to award him Best of Breed.
Open Bitch (2 entries, 1 absent)
1st – Carter’s Ch Afilador Room On The Broom ShCM, ShCEx, V — Reserve Best of Breed
A spritely and remarkably well-preserved bitch of 10½ years, who commands immediate admiration for her quality and condition at this age. Her head is good, with a fine, long, flat skull and correct almond-shaped amber eye. Her ears are large, thin and highly mobile, carried correctly erect when alert. Her forequarter construction reflects the breed’s characteristic steep, short shoulder blades, with a good length of upper arm, and her pasterns remain strong and erect for her age — a particular credit to her constitution. Her chest has good depth, and her ribcage is long and flat with a very prominent breastbone, as the Standard requires. She was enjoying herself tremendously in the ring and, full of joie de vivre, did not always hold her topline — which should show a level back with a slight slope from the pin bones to the rump — on the move. However, when settled and stood at the end of the class she relaxed into a correct and composed outline, demonstrating that the construction is there. Her tail set is good. On the move she retained glimpses of the breed’s signature suspended trot, which was pleasing to see in a veteran of her age. A most worthy Reserve Best of Breed.

Judge Suzanne Keree-Bartolo (Shirkeira/Middletune)

12/06/2026

IPLYMOUTH & DISTRICT PREMIER OPEN SHOW4th April 2026
HAMILTONSTÖVARE
Graduate D/B (1)
1st – Adey’s The Huntress From Sufayre — Reserve Best of Breed
A well-presented tricolour bitch of three years, giving a good overall impression of the breed’s required rectangular, well-proportioned outline, conveying the impression of strength and stamina without any suggestion of heaviness. Her head is longish and rectangular as called for by the Standard, with a well-defined stop and a long, large, rectangular muzzle. Her almond-shaped dark brown eyes carry the calm, tranquil expression required. Her ears are set fairly high, with a soft, straight fall and are correctly raised only slightly above the skull. Her neck is long and powerful, with supple, close-fitting skin, merging well into the shoulder. Her shoulders are muscular and well laid back, with a long upper arm well angulated to the shoulder; her elbows were set slightly loose to the body on this occasion, which is an area for the future, though this did not markedly detract from her overall outline and did not affect her on the move. Her forelegs are straight and parallel when viewed from the front. She has a good depth of chest — as the Standard requires, approximately half her height at the withers — with ribs of moderate spring and proportionately long back ribs. Her back is straight and powerful, with a strong, broad, muscular loin. Her tail is set on correctly low in line with the croup, fairly wide at the base, narrowing to the tip, and reaching to the hock, with good carriage. Her hindquarters are well angulated with broad, well-muscled thighs. She moved freely with the long-reaching stride the Standard calls for, tracking true behind, and showed herself off well throughout. A pleasing bitch who is a good representative of this rare breed. Reserve Best of Breed.
Open D/B (2,1)
1st – Sadey’s Abon Sfora Nordowskiej Knieji At Rubeusbay (Imp Pol) ShCEx. Best of Breed
A lovely, clearly masculine and well-balanced dog, giving an excellent first impression of the breed’s required rectangular, upstanding outline — strikingly handsome, with the strength and stamina the Standard demands, yet never heavy. His head is longish and rectangular, with a moderately broad, slightly arched skull and a well-defined stop. His almond-shaped dark brown eyes carry the calm, tranquil expression so characteristic of the breed. His ears are set fairly high with a soft, straight fall and are correctly raised only slightly above the skull when alert. He has a long, powerful neck with supple, close-fitting skin, merging smoothly and correctly into well-laid-back, muscular shoulders. His upper arm is long and well angulated to the shoulder, giving him a well-constructed front assembly with straight, parallel forelegs. His elbows were slightly loose at times on this occasion, though this did not affect the quality of his movement, which remained sound and true throughout. He has a good depth of chest, correctly approximately half his height at the withers, with ribs of moderate spring and proportionately long back ribs. His back is straight and powerful, supported by a strong, broad, muscular loin, and his topline is level and firm throughout. His croup is of good length with the correct slight incline. His tail is set correctly low in line with the croup, fairly wide at the base, narrowing towards the tip and reaching the hock, raised but carried correctly below the backline on the move, with a pleasing sabre-like carriage. His hindquarters show good angulation with broad, well-muscled thighs, and he is strong and parallel behind. On the move he covered the ground with the breed’s characteristic free-striding, long-reaching action, with good front extension and strong rear drive, tracking true and moving close neither fore nor aft. Pleased to award him Best of Breed.
Judge Suzanne Keree-Bartolo

12/06/2026

Plymouth & District KA Premier Open show 4th April 2026
Basset Fauve De Bretagne
GD/B (2)
1. Horn’s Mochras Mahqueen A highly promising 9-month-old bitch who is beautifully balanced, stocky, and full of quality. Head features a correctly shaped, slightly domed skull with a clean, lean muzzle. Delightful, lively expression. Forequarters show excellent, oblique shoulder placement and a well-matched upper arm. Elbows fit neatly against the body, leading to strong forelegs that display the ideal substance and the slight, permitted inward crook of the breed. Front and rear angulations are perfectly balanced. She possesses a broad, level topline and is well-ribbed back with a deep chest. Stern is well set and carried in a true, gentle sabre fashion on the move. Covered in a correct, very harsh, dense coat. Moved with effortless, sound extension. Pleased to award her Best Puppy (BP) & Reserve Best of Breed (RBOB).
2. Horn’s Mochras Marta, A mature 6-year-old bitch of a slightly heavier, robust type. Pleasing head proportions with a dark, expressive eye and low-set, correctly tapered ears that curl inwards. Deep chest with a commendable spring of rib. Well-set stern. Her topline was not quite as firm today as the class winner, tending to dip slightly on the stack. On the move, she lacked the drive and quick, ground-covering agility of the winner, but she remains a high-quality example of the breed.
O D/B (2,1)
1. Betty & Horn’s Mochras Mahjesty. An ultra-feminine bitch of excellent breed type. Possesses a classic head displaying a slightly domed skull, prominent occiput, and an alert, vivacious expression. Jaws are strong with a perfect, complete scissor bite. Well-laid-back shoulders and a matching upper arm yield a neat, well-fitted front assembly. She has a strong, level back and a correctly placed tail. Balanced front and rear angulation allowed for an active, driving side profile. She is just a little untidy coming and going today, but her excellent type and charming, outgoing temperament could not be denied. Best of Breed (BOB).
Judge Suzanne Keree-Bartolo (Shirkeira/Middletune

12/06/2026

Plymouth & District KA Premier open show 4th April 2026

WHIPPETS

PUPPY DOG/BITCH (4)

1st – Stephens & Stephens, Electric Paws Lambada At Jasteal (Imp Pol)

A most pleasing and feminine fawn brindle with white trim, shown in excellent condition at 10 months. She presents a long, lean head, flat on top with the slight stop required by the standard, and jaws that are powerful and clean cut. Her oval eyes are bright with a very alert expression. Her ears are rose shaped, small and fine in texture, and well placed. She has a correct and complete scissor bite. Her neck is long, muscular and elegantly arched, flowing smoothly into shoulders that are well laid back with flat muscles and an upper arm of good length, placing the elbow correctly under the withers. Her chest is very deep and well filled in front, with a deep brisket and well sprung ribs. Her back is broad and firm, showing a graceful arch over the loin. She moves with great freedom of action, the forelegs thrown forward and low over the ground, hind legs coming well under the body, holding her topline on the move. Best Puppy.

2nd – Prowse, Freehamlet May Zing Grace

An 11-month-old feminine fawn bitch of lovely overall balance, presenting that desirable combination of muscular power and elegance of outline called for by the standard. Shoulders well laid back. She moved with commendable freedom of action and great ease for her age, the hind legs coming well under the body.

3rd – Pedley-Biggins, Viscar One Night Standards.

POST GRADUATE DOG/BITCH (5)

1st – Little, Saintharp Can't Stop Me Now

A well-balanced silver brindle parti-colour bitch presenting a pleasing combination of muscular power with elegance and grace of outline. Her head is long and lean, flat on top, with a bright, oval, alert eye and rose-shaped ears, small and fine in texture, well set. Her scissor bite is correct and complete. Her neck is long, muscular and elegantly arched, leading into well-laid-back shoulders with a good length of upper arm, placing the elbow correctly under the withers. She has a very deep chest, well filled in front, with a deep brisket, and ribs that are well sprung, giving good heart room. Her loin gives a good impression of strength and power with a definite tuck up. Her movement shows great freedom of action, true coming and going, with the forelegs thrown forward and low, and the hindlegs providing good propelling power. Pleased to award her Reserve Best of Breed.

2nd – Barnesmore, Never Feel Blue

A well-muscled and well-balanced 4-year-old brindle bitch presenting the desirable combination of muscular power and elegance called for by the standard. She has a good depth of chest and a well-filled front, good stifles — well bent without exaggeration — hocks well let down, and a tail of good length, well set and tapering. She moved soundly and with great freedom of action. 3rd – Durante, Duranridge Chic Shadow

LIMIT DOG/BITCH (3)

1st – Sharp, Saintharp Can't Get Enough

A blue brindle parti-colour dog in excellent muscular condition throughout, presenting that balanced combination of muscular power and strength with elegance and grace of outline that the standard asks for. His head is long and lean, flat on top, with a slight stop, powerful and clean-cut jaws, a bright oval eye of alert expression and rose-shaped ears of fine texture, well placed. His neck is long, muscular and elegantly arched, leading into shoulders that are well laid back with flat muscles and an upper arm of good length, placing the elbow correctly under the withers. His chest is very deep with good heart room, well filled in front, with a deep brisket. His back is broad and firm with a graceful arch over the loin, giving a good impression of strength and power with a definite tuck up. His hindquarters are strong and broad across the thighs with well-developed second thighs; stifles well bent without exaggeration, hocks well let down. His feet are oval, with well-arched knuckles and thick pads. His tail is long and tapering, well set, reaching at least to the hock. He moved with great freedom of action, the forelegs thrown forward and low, hind legs coming well under the body to give good propelling power, true coming and going.

2nd – Livsey, Saintharp Love To Believe

A brindle parti-colour dog, litter brother to 1st. The two are an extremely close match, sharing many virtues — a good long lean head with correct oval eye and complete scissor bite, a well-balanced body with a broad, firm back showing a graceful arch over the loin, and a long tapering tail of correct set and length. On this occasion, I preferred 1st for his greater freedom of action on the move.

3rd – Durante, Duranridge Callisto.

OPEN DOG (2)

1st – Sharp, Saintharp Can't Get Enough (Limit Dog/Bitch winner — please refer to notes above)

2nd – Pedley-Biggins, Roys Rocket of Viscar

A 4-year-old light fawn parti-colour dog of good overall balance, presenting a pleasing combination of muscular power and elegan

12/06/2026

Plymouth & District KA Premier Open Show 4th April 2026
Basset Hound
G D/B No Entries
O D/B (1) Turner’s Ch Devonhound Who’s That Girl JW ShCEX OSW, A beautifully balanced 3½-year-old bitch who stood alone but proved to be an excellent, high-quality representative of the breed. Head is of excellent type, displaying a correctly domed skull, prominent occipital bone, and a moderate amount of loose skin on the brow to frame a dignified, mournful expression. Jaws are strong with a perfect, complete scissor bite. Ears are set on low, well past the tip of the muzzle, and correctly narrow throughout their length, curling well inwards. Forequarters show a prominent, well-defined forechest. Forelegs are strong, powerful, and massive in bone, displaying the correct, slight inward crook to wrap neatly around the chest. Pasterns do not knuckle over, ending in large, well-knuckled, and padded feet. She excels in ribbing, showing a deep, well-sprung chest that extends well back. Topline is strong, level, and firm. Stern is well set and carried in true, gentle sabre fashion. Moved with great freedom, showing a smooth, powerful, and effortless gait with plenty of drive from the rear. Delighted to award her Best of Breed.
Judge Suzanne Keree-Bartolo (Shirkeira/Middletune)

12/06/2026

Plymouth & District KA Premier Open show 4th April 2026
Dachshund (Miniature Long Haired)
G D/ (6,1)
1. Westaway’s Minard Whispering Angel At Treranch JW, A beautifully balanced and elegantly shaped 2-year-old red bitch of exquisite feminine type. Refined head that tapers uniformly to the muzzle, featuring a dark, almond-shaped eye with a wonderfully intelligent, alert expression. Forequarters show an excellent, clean shoulder placement and a well-matched upper arm. Broad forechest leads down into a correct front assembly that is broad and deep, with the short forelegs wrapping neatly around a well-sprung chest. She is well-ribbed back to a short, firm loin. Her hindquarters are well-angulated with parallel, strong, and upright hocks. Covered in a beautiful, soft, straight coat with plenty of feathering. She moved magnificently. Pleased to award her Best of Breed and group 3.
2. Way’s Sudasam Arbennik True Dream. An attractive 3-year-old feminine cream bitch of good overall proportions. She displays an ideal depth of chest and a highly commendable spring of rib. Topline is strong, remaining firm and level both standing and on the move. Her tail is correctly set on as a continuation of the spine and carried beautifully in line with her back. She covered the ground well with a steady, fluent gait, just missing out on the precise front reach and drive of the class winner today.
3. Turton’s Cornwalldax Midnight Star.
O D/B (4,1)
1. Way’s Ralines Ways And Means JW, a n ultra-feminine cream bitch possessing a lovely, classic silhouette and superb breed type. She displays the ideal ground clearance required of a miniature, being low to the ground but retaining a free, agile clearance. Elegant head that is long and cleanly chiselled, with dark almond eyes and strong jaws housing a perfect, complete scissor bite. Excellent layback of shoulder matches her balanced rear angulation perfectly. Topline remains beautifully level. Hindquarters are well-set with strong, parallel, and upright hocks. Moved with great soundness, true stride, and excellent coordination to win this strong class.
2. Westaway’s Abbilis Maleficent At Treranch, A lovely, well-made red bitch who pushed the winner closely. Features an excellent front assembly and well-balanced hindquarters. She excels in her length of ribbing and has a strong, firm loin. Topline is exemplary, held level both standing and in motion, complemented by a correct tail set and proud carriage. Covered in a well-textured, silky coat. Moved out very well with an active, purposeful
3. Bater’s All For Show.
Judge Suzanne Keree-Bartolo (Shirkeira/Middletune)

12/06/2026

Plymouth & District KA Premier Open show 4th April 2026
Dachshund (Miniature Wire Haired) G D/B (1) 1. Kilroy’s Janacop Sweet Child of Mine
A highly promising 9-month-old red dog who stood alone but is a top-quality representative of the breed. He presents a lovely, compact shape and admirable overall balance for his age. Head is clean with a typical, alert expression. He excels in body properties, displaying a good length of ribcage that extends well back to a short, firm loin. Forequarters feature a well-defined, prominent forechest with a fair layback of shoulder and a good return of upper arm, creating a correct front assembly. Topline is strong and remains beautifully level. Hindquarters are well-angulated and structurally sound. He possesses the correct, harsh wire coat with a good undercoat starting to mature well. Moved with true agility, freedom, and a ground-covering stride. A youngster with a bright future. Delighted to award him Best Puppy (BP), Best of Breed (BOB), & Puppy Hound Group 1
O D/B (1,1) Absent.
Judge Suzanne Keree-Bartolo (Shirkeira/Middletune)

12/06/2026

Plymouth & District KA Premier Open Show 4th April 2026

Dachshund (Smooth Haired)

G D/B (7,2) 1. Rycroft & Rycroft’s Raajput’s Dancer Divaa With Trisensara JW, A high-quality black and tan bitch of lovely type and balance. She possesses a clean, elegant head that tapers uniformly to the muzzle, with a dark, almond-shaped eye and strong jaws housing a perfect scissor bite. She excels in her elegant length of neck, which is proudly carried and flows smoothly into a well-laid-back shoulder assembly with a good length of upper arm. Correct front assembly with short forelegs wrapping neatly around a deep, prominent forechest. Well-ribbed back with a strong, level topline. Hindquarters are well-angulated with strong, parallel, and upright hocks. Covered in an excellent short, dense, and smooth coat. She moved beautifully, showing great freedom, true tracking, and absolute soundness on the move. RBOB & Best Reserve BOB in the Hound Group.

2. Ashby's Rayol Pumpkin Pie At Jaxinorydax, An attractive, well-balanced black and tan dog. He displays a clean silhouette with a fair layback of shoulder, a satisfactory return of upper arm, and a correct depth of chest. He excels in his substance, showing a good width of body and a strong, muscular frame throughout. Topline remains firm and level both standing and on the move. Hindquarters feature strong, upright hocks that provided plenty of rear drive. Moved out well with a steady, fluent, and active gait.

O D/B (4) 1. Rycroft & Rycroft’s Jacksondax Hornet Hurrah At Trisensara JW ShCEx OSWs, A high-quality black and tan dog displaying beautiful symmetry and superb overall balance. Long, elegant neck flows cleanly into an excellent shoulder placement with a correct return of upper arm. Front assembly is well-set with a prominent forechest. He excels in body properties, being well-ribbed back to a short, firm loin. He maintains an exemplary level topline both standing and, on the move, with a correctly placed stern carried in line with the back. Displays the ideal ground clearance required for a standard smooth—low to the ground but retaining great freedom of agility. Standing on tight, well-padded feet with strong, parallel, and upright hocks. Moved out with fantastic front extension and powerful rear drive. Pleased to award him Best of Breed (BOB).

2. Rycroft & Rycroft’s Chidax Sahara Sand By Trisensara JW, A lovely, elegant red bitch of exquisite feminine type who pushed the class winner incredibly hard. Features a beautifully refined head, dark almond eyes, and a sweet, typical expression. Jaws are strong with a perfect, complete scissor bite. She shows excellent construction with a well-laid shoulder and a correct front assembly. Deep chest with an admirable spring of rib. Topline is strong and level, complemented by a correct tail set and carriage. Hindquarters are well-muscled with strong, parallel hocks. Moved out with style, reach, and precision.

3. Turton’s Madrebambino Slinky Gal At Scipsar.

Judge Suzanne Keree-Bartolo (Shirkeira/Middletune)

12/06/2026

Plymouth & District KA Premier Open show 4th April 2026
Dachshund Wire haired G D/B (2,1)

1. Parker’s Vixendax Tornado, A beautifully balanced 14-month-old red dog who stood alone in his class but is a high-quality young man. He displays excellent overall symmetry and breed type. Long, clean head with a dark, oval-shaped eye that conveys a wonderfully alert, intelligent expression. Jaws are strong with a perfect, complete scissor bite. He possesses the required harsh, wire coat with an excellent undercoat, framed by a well-defined beard and eyebrows. Elegant length of neck flows smoothly into a well-laid-back shoulder assembly and a correct return of upper arm. Forequarters feature a prominent keel and a deep, well-sprung chest that extends well back. Topline is strong, remaining beautifully level from the withers to the loin. Stern is correctly set and carried in line with the back. Hindquarters are well-muscled with strong, parallel hocks. He moved out with absolute soundness, showing good extension and drive, and showed himself to high advantage. Best of Breed (BOB)
O D/B (2,2)
Judge Suzanne Keree-Bartolo (Shirkeira/Middletune)

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