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News 2026
Three Counties Championship Show
Jersey Kennel Club
Saturday 30th May - I had a fabulous, if brief visit to Jersey to judge at their show.
Superb Island and lovely dogs
Thank you to everyone for a lovely day
Southern Counties Championship Show
Sunday 31st May - A mad dash back from Jersey to judge at Southern Counties.
I had the honour of judging the Golden Retriever Bitches with CC's for the first time.
Delighted with my winners.
Along with my Co-Judge, it was agreed my bitch winner would take Best of Breed.
And a super Veteran bitch was best veteran in breed
Sunday 7th June - Blimey, I was actually showing!!!
Bolt - Sh Ch Meadowdale Daisydale Lightning Bolt, won 2nd in Open Dog, and was called back in, and won the RDCC along with Best Veteran in Breed
Delighted when we was shortlisted in a super veteran group
A long day, especially as the day before, I was at the KC building taking my L4 hands on exam for Border terriers - Delighted to have passed
Bath Championship Show
Saturday 23d May 2026 - I had the pleasure of judging at Bath Championship Show
American Cocker Spaniels and Irish Water Spaniels.
Delighted with the quality of dogs to chose from and that they won Group 1 and Group 2 respectively
Toasted the day with a large ice cream!
The Collie Association - Open Show
Sunday 5th July 2026, I had the pleasure of judging the Smooth Collies at the 'Collie Association' Open Show.
Delighted with the entry both numerically and quality. I awarded BOB to a beautiful Blue merle Bitch, who went onto win 'Best In Show'
Really pleased with my final line up
We have Labrador puppies due
Tuesday 7th July we had 'Mia' scanned, and we are delighted that she was in whelp.
Fingers crossed all continues to go to plan, puppies expected at the beginning of August.
Full information will be posted on the 'Puppies' page
Super day at Birmingham National Dog Show.
9th May 2026
I had the honour of judging Curly Coated Retrievers and Sussex Spaniels, for the 1st time with CC.
I was impressed with the quality in both breeds, making some very close decisions
Once I had finished, I hot-footed to the other side of the showground to judge for the 'English Springer Spaniel Club' Championship Show. Delighted to be able to award the CC to a young male and give him his crown - congratulations
Jack Russell Terrier Club Show
Sunday 5th April 2026, I had the honour of judging the 'Special Award Classes' at the Jack Russell Terrier Club Show.
Delighted with the super dogs I had to judge
The photo shows the 3 class winners - note to self - not a good idea to try and get 3 terriers to behave for a photo!!!
A really lovely day
Birmingham National Dog Show
Friday 15th May 2026 saw me up in Edinburgh to judge for the Scottish Kennel Club.
I had the pleasure of judging the Bedlington Terriers, this is my 2nd time with CC's.
It was damn cold, but stayed dry.
Photo L-R = Dog CC &BOB, BCC & BOS, BPIB, BSB, GC
Delighted that both my BOB & BP were shortlisted in the respective Terrier Groups
Scottish Kennel Club
Crufts 2026
Bolt on the move in the Gundog Group ring at Crufts 2026
Sunday 8th March 2026 - CRUFTS 2026
WOW - what a day!
Taking Twix and Bolt
Twix won 3rd in Limit dog
Bolt was in Open dog, and delighted when he won the class. The day just kept getting better and better, as he went onto win the DCC & BOB.
A huge 'Thank you' to our judge Mrs Sue Aston (Tasa) a breed specialist.
He did me proud in the big ring, strutting his stuff in the big main ring
See slide show of photos of the day (click on the photo and use the arrows to scroll left or right)
West Mercia Beagle Club Show
Sunday 1st March 2026, I head west to judge the West Mercia Beagle Club Open Show.
L-R photo
BIS - Bayard Seal Of Approval At Rhosyndu
RBIS & BOS - Forgebanks Shantung
BVIS - Redcap Northern Lights Over Alandobel
Best Special Beginner - Amorpapaver Copernicus
BPIS - Kellitcreed Mrs Doubtfire
Best Baby Puppy - Rossut Islander Star
YLC Border Terrier Club Show
Saturday 24th January 2026, I head up north to judge the 'Yorkshire, Lancashire and Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show.
Delighted with the super entry, both numerically and in quality.
BIS - Ch Brumberhill Bit O’Blarney
RBIS & BVIS - Ch Achouffe Mckay’s Fable of Redesholt
BB & BOS - Morley’s Miss Zeva
BPIS - Furiation Blue At Theobroma
Photo L-R
RBPIS, BIS, BOS, RBIS & BVIS, BPIS
