Full Critique for Manchester 2026
Judge : Mr Tony Allcock OBE
This critique reflects the judge's opinion
based on what they saw on the day of the show.
| I would like to thank the exhibitors for my entry of 57 making 72 entries and for a most enjoyable day. Especial thanks to my very hard working, efficient, ring stewards Jean Hay and Joyce Setterfield who were real stars. |
| Minor Puppy Dog | ||
| 1st | Hin Chen’s Obsession (Imp Nor) | 8 months, mature for age and such a charmer! Well bodied with bone and substance. Liked his balance and proportions. Well placed neck with gentle arch carries a beautiful headpiece which contains dark, round eyes. Square muzzle of ample width. In excellent coat and condition. Already a confident and proud showman, he moved really well. BPD & BPIB. |
| 2nd | Santosha Storm Shadow | G/W. 8 months. Another top quality puppy. Super for body, sufficient neck leading into well placed shoulders. Holds a secure topline. Well bodied for age. Impressive tail set and carriage. Firm strong front legs and nicely angulated hindquarters produces super movement with visible pads. I felt he was giving some away to 1 in maturity today, but will be a serious contender for future honours. |
| Puppy Dog | ||
| 1st | Hin Chen’s Obsession (Imp Nor) | 8 months, mature for age and such a charmer! Well bodied with bone and substance. Liked his balance and proportions. Well placed neck with gentle arch carries a beautiful headpiece which contains dark, round eyes. Square muzzle of ample width. In excellent coat and condition. Already a confident and proud showman, he moved really well. BPD & BPIB. |
| 2nd | Shidizzle Quartzite Star Of Crimsonleash | G/W. 9 months. Appealing head contains dark expressive eyes. Broad skull and muzzle. Good for dentition. OK for neck. Good body and width of chest. Would just prefer more height to tail carriage. Presented in lovely coat and condition. On the move he demonstrated purposeful movement. A promising young dog. Best SB. |
| Junior Dog | ||
| 1st | Debeaux Magic In The Making | 14 months. B/W. Broad skull with a masculine expression, large eyes, good for width of jaw and finish. Well set ears. Nice lay of shoulder; elbows well placed. Ample width to chest. Solid body. Secure topline. Tail well set. Steady on the move. In super condition. |
| 2nd | Freakshow Opulence Above All At Showshoes JW (ImpE | 12 months. Another with a pleasing headpiece. Admired his dark round eyes. Well placed nose; correct stop. Deep chest and well ribbed body. Topline to settle. Confident, happy mover. |
| Beginners Dog | ||
| 1st | Shidizzle Quartzite Star Of Crimsonleash | G/W. 9 months. Appealing head contains dark expressive eyes. Broad skull and muzzle. Good for dentition. OK for neck. Good body and width of chest. Would just prefer more height to tail carriage. Presented in lovely coat and condition. On the move he demonstrated purposeful movement. A promising young dog. Best SB. |
| 2nd | Middletune Billy The Kid Under Misteltein | 3 years. Impressive for head qualities. Super round dark eyes portray a lovely expression. Jaw of sufficient width and nicely finished. Ample neck; secure top line. Would prefer a stronger spring of rib. High set tail, well covered. Lovely Gold coat. Steady mover. |
| Post Graduate Dog | ||
| 1st | Rossvale I Have A Dream JW | 22 months. Really impressive headpiece contains dark, well placed eyes of perfect size. Slightly tilted nose with great nostrils. Muzzle is square and short. I liked his overall proportions, especially his well-made front. Great tail carriage. Deep chest. He holds a firm level backline. Steady mover. More to come. |
| 2nd | Charonnis Its Now Or Never | 2 years. RG. Close up on 1. Admirable head and expression with super pigmentation. Of a lovely size with bone and substance. Ideally, would prefer more height to tail carriage to finish the picture. Positive mover holding a typical shape. |
| Limit Dog | ||
| 1st | Chanikos My Mystery Dream Via Javerda JW | Brindle/W. He really caught my eye in this very competitive class. Pleasing masculine head contains large eyes well set. Correct nose placement and size. Correct for stop and rise. Good for width of jaw which was well padded. Upon examination I found him to be beautifully constructed and of balanced bone and proportions. Sturdy and confident on the move he was the best mover in the class, taking the ring by storm which just gave him the edge over 2 in very close call. Later, he maintained his performance in the Challenge and thoroughly deserved the RCC. |
| 2nd | Hin Chen’s Mount Everest JW | 20th months. Another super young dog with more to come and close up on the class winner. When standing he produces a super outline which is maintained on the move and at all times. Super to examine. His head is masculine and kind, beautifully proportioned and contains stunning dark eyes. Well placed neck and shoulders. Body is well ribbed and top line secure and strong. Correct high set tail carried well. Moves with reach and drive. |
| Open Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Warathwaite The Kingslayer (Bel,Lux, UK) | 5 years. His Gold/W coat was presented in immaculate condition. In this highly competitive class, he stood out as the complete package. Masculine yet refined, with an imposing but elegant deportment which immediately commands attention. He has ample leg length to support his balance and carriage, which he maintained effortlessly on the move, displaying accuracy, drive, and undeniable style. Having now had the opportunity to assess him, it is clear why he is a multi-titled Champion, and a most deserving winner of the DCC and BOB on the day. |
| 2nd | Ch. Tameron Mr Penhaligons | 2 years. Fabulous textured Gold/W coat. Stunning head, beautifully balanced containing fabulous eyes all accumulating in that haughty expression. Super width of muzzle and underjaw. Admired his bone and substance, size and shape. Well ribbed body. Good for coupling and secure firm topline. Tail is well plumed, set high and well carried. Firm well-padded feet. On the move he was smooth and accurate with proud carriage and deportment. Handled to perfection. |
| Minor Puppy Bitch | ||
| 1st | Marhilway Cutting It For Cabbala | 6 months. In profuse puppy coat so looked larger than she actually is. Pleasing, attractive eyes in a balanced well-furnished head. Holds a secure topline. Well placed shoulders; impressive for body. For her young age she moved really well, maintaining balance and shape whilst using her parallel rear to enable strong drive and pads being fully visible. |
| 2nd | Marhilway Little Bit Of Edge | 6 months, litter sister to 1 and many of the same comments apply. OK for neck. She moves really well, not quite as forward as 1 in maturity but equally promising. |
| 3rd | Shenleyvale Simply The Zest At Evieshu | 6 months and giving a lot away to 1 in maturity. Notwithstanding, she has a well-balanced broad skull, ample width to muzzle and good nostrils. Excellent pigmentation. Enough neck. Good body and ribs for age. She moved well and gave a good account of herself. |
| Puppy Bitch | ||
| 1st | Marhilway Cutting It For Cabbala | 6 months. In profuse puppy coat so looked larger than she actually is. Pleasing, attractive eyes in a balanced well-furnished head. Holds a secure topline. Well placed shoulders; impressive for body. For her young age she moved really well, maintaining balance and shape whilst using her parallel rear to enable strong drive and pads being fully visible. |
| 2nd | Snowshoes Lady Penelope For Maili JW | 10 months. Gold/W nicely textured coat. Head is really impressive being balanced and containing super nostrils, muzzle of ample width. Super round dark eyes set nicely apart. Body has substance and is well developed but for balance would like a tad more length. Neat forelegs; moderate neck. Firm hindquarters. Impressive mover. |
| 3rd | Marhilway Little Bit Of Edge | 6 months, litter sister to 1 and many of the same comments apply. OK for neck. She moves really well, not quite as forward as 1 in maturity but equally promising. |
| Res | Shenleyvale Simply The Zest At Evieshu | 6 months and giving a lot away to 1 in maturity. Notwithstanding, she has a well-balanced broad skull, ample width to muzzle and good nostrils. Excellent pigmentation. Enough neck. Good body and ribs for age. She moved well and gave a good account of herself. |
| Junior Bitch | ||
| 1st | Eastfanes Jubilee Ballet Dancer | 12 months. This decidedly feminine head gives a lovely expression. Gold/W coat is beautifully presented. Well balanced frame with good ribcage and so well coupled. She has good bone, holds a firm topline and sports a high set tail. Balanced on the stand and maintains this when moving. Hindquarters are well angulated and used to advantage. I thought her most promising. |
| 2nd | Shenleyvale Simply The Zest At Evieshu | 6 months and giving a lot away to 1 in maturity. Notwithstanding, she has a well-balanced broad skull, ample width to muzzle and good nostrils. Excellent pigmentation. Enough neck. Good body and ribs for age. She moved well and gave a good account of herself. |
| Post Graduate Bitch | ||
| 1st | Chanikos Harper Seven At Evieshu JW | 18 months. Her head is pleasing with typical expression. Good eye shape and pigmentation. Produces a pleasing outline when standing. Neat forequarters. Well-developed body. Super for tail set and hight. Excellent front and well-constructed. Positive mover in profile. |
| 2nd | Densown Fanta Fizz To Ralphina JW | 18 months. Close up on 1 and similar comments apply. I really liked her head and expression, ribcage, body and substance. Ok for neck and tail set. Sound true mover. |
| Limit Bitch | ||
| 1st | Jadetemple Jaci Higgins At Daltricia JW | Maturing nicely at 2 years old. Well-presented Gold/W coat. Appealing headpiece which ticks all the requirements, especially those full round dark eyes. Well placed nose. Of super bone and substance and well ribbed. Confident mover maintaining a secure topline and making full use of her strong rear drive showing visible pads. In good coat and condition. |
| 2nd | Hin Chen’s My Juliette JW | Feminine headpiece, super eyes and stop. Muzzle is clean with ample width. Enough neck. Body has substance. High set tail which was well carried. Good for pigmentation. Pushed 1 hard but in the final go around lost out to the reach and drive of 1. Close call. |
| Open Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Tameron Miss Ruby Orchid | Gold/W and so feminine. I took a second look into her head which portrays the sweetest of expression. Nicely arched neck is well set on. Balanced frame and excellent ribbing. Good bone throughout. Strong topline. Super high set tail. Presented in immaculate coat and condition. Sound and true on the move it was all so effortless. Strongly contested by 2 in the challenge but her ultra femininity coupled with a wonderful performance claimed the CC. |
| 2nd | Ch. Coursani Sand Queen (UK/JSY) | 4 years, mature and clearly of excellent type. Impressive to examine, particularly her well set neck, great frame and overall substance. Her head contains such beautiful eyes. Sound and honest, she moved with reach and drive. High set tail. Admirable angulations both fore and aft produced easy, accurate movement. Presented in immaculate coat and condition. RCC |
| Veteran Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Marpalyn Phab Gold | 7 years and in wonderful condition. Quality throughout. She produces a lovely shape. Feminine head, correct nose placement. Strong well placed neck and well laid shoulders. Her angulations are correctly balanced and she produced effortless, accurate movement. A worthy champion. Best Veteran in Breed. |