City of Birmingham Championship Show

Judges Critiques

CITY OF BIRMINGHAM CANINE ASSOCIATION

3rd September 2026 6th September 2026

Ms L GRISOLI

Official Judges Critique

Judging:

BEST OF BREED : 2388 GREEN, Mr R K & RATCLIFFE, Miss J Ch Crosscop Bumble Bee By Arrodare
Dog CC : 2476 REES, Mr Kevin James & JONES, Mrs Karen Kierpark Devil In Disguise JW - CC
Res Dog CC : 2349 BRODIE, Miss Zoe Louise Sarah & OWEN, Miss Ebony Wolfscastle Crown Jules
Bitch CC : 2388 GREEN, Mr R K & RATCLIFFE, Miss J Ch Crosscop Bumble Bee By Arrodare
Res Bitch CC : 2542 WIGNALL, Mrs Serena Starswift Seductress
Best Puppy : 2466 PERKINS, Mrs C & VAN DER SCHAAF, Mr K Creme Anglaise's Time Traveller With Silkridge NAF
Best Veteran : 2489 SHORT, Mr David & SHORT, Mrs Yvette Ch Collooney Bit On The Side JW
Best Junior : 2371 CRAIG, Mrs Nikki & COULTER, Mrs Vivian Collooney Take On The Devil
Best Special Beginner : 2335 BAYLEY, Mrs Lauren Elizabeth & BAYLEY, Mr Ian Wolfscastle Mr Luva Luva At Hengilfach

Class 1216 SBD (8 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 2335 BAYLEY, Mrs Lauren Elizabeth & BAYLEY, Mr Ian Wolfscastle Mr Luva Luva At Hengilfach Parti-coloured young male with a nice classic head, lean neck and well-set shoulders. Good depth of chest, with front angles matching the rear angles. Good bone and neat feet. Moved true coming and going, and profile movement didn’t disappoint, although there was a slight tendency to flatten a little. Stood over a lot of ground. A promising young male with plenty to like. Please to see him go BSBIB and Group 2
2nd: 2515 THOMAS, Mr Kieron James & PRYNNE, MIss S T Swistir Talk Of The Town Red brindle white trim, a very neat boy. Nice classic head, lean neck and smooth topline. Good depth of chest with a well-angulated rear. Moved well in profile and was presented in lovely condition. A very pleasing dog.
3rd: 2511 STRONG, Mr A Crosscop Kiss Me Here For Mackjama

Class 1217 VD (4 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: 2462 PERKINS, Mrs C Ch Silkridge Just Joey Brindle and white male who headed this class. Lovely head shape with a dark eye and a lovely expression. Good flowing neck into a well-set shoulder. Nice topline with a complementary underline, and a strong, well-developed rear. These qualities were evident in profile movement, with plenty of drive and good reach. True coming and going and stood over plenty of ground. A lovely male with much to admire.
2nd: 2436 MANNERS, Miss K R & MCDONALD, Mr A Penbriar Jet Setter To Solentwaves
3rd: Black male, a fine example of fitness and condition. Classic head with a lovely expression, smooth shoulder and good bone. Moved true coming and going, with plenty of reach and drive in profile. A well-presented male with much to like about him.

Class 1218 MPD (11 Entries) Abs: 3
1st: 2466 PERKINS, Mrs C & VAN DER SCHAAF, Mr K Creme Anglaise's Time Traveller With Silkridge NAF Two lovely puppies heading this class! Brindle male of lovely quality, just how I like them at this age. Lovely head and expression, with a lean neck flowing into the smoothest of shoulders. Good return of upper arm, nice bone and good length of body. Moved with ease from all angles. I’m sure there is a bright future ahead for this young lad. Pleased to award him Best Puppy Dog and Best Puppy in Breed.

2nd: 2548 WILTON-CLARK, Ms J Shalfleet Saros Red brindle with white trim, a lovely baby. Lovely head with a lean neck, good front angles to match the rear angles, good depth of chest and nice length of loin. Moved with ease around the ring. A very close call between these two lovely puppies.
3rd: 2370 COURTNEY, Ms Sue & WALLACE, Mr Daniel Courtbirch Moondust

Class 1219 PD (6 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 2369 COURTNEY, Ms Sue & WALLACE, Mr Daniel Courtbirch Moondance Dark brindle, very masculine male. Nice head with a lovely long, lean neck flowing into a well-laid shoulder. Good topline and body length, with neat feet and good bone. Moved well coming and going and in profile when he decided to behave himself! Stands over a lot of ground, and I’m sure he will settle nicely as he matures. A lovely young male with plenty of potential.
2nd: 2363 CHAMBERLAIN, Miss T Starceylon The Last Dragon Over Alacrity Black and white trim male, of a slightly smaller frame than one, but nevertheless still a very masculine boy. Classic head, good neck, well-angulated shoulders and a nice topline. Good length of loin and moved with ease from all angles. A very pleasing male with plenty to like.
3rd: 2488 SHEPHERD, Miss S J Osterfen Izumi With Oxana

Class 1220 JD (11 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: 2371 CRAIG, Mrs Nikki & COULTER, Mrs Vivian Collooney Take On The Devil Black with white, very masculine dog of lovely quality. Nice head with a good underjaw, lean neck flowing smoothly over the shoulder. Good bone and neat feet, with good depth of chest and a lovely return of upper arm, allowing this dog to excel in profile movement. Nicely toned muscle throughout. A very close decision between 1st and 2nd in this class.
2nd: 2365 CHAYTOR, Miss Amy & HALLIDAY, Mrs Ashley Aarminias Made In Chelsea At Ramita JW Brindle with white trim, nice head with a dark eye. Long, lean neck flowing cleanly over the shoulder. Of a slightly smaller frame than the one before him, but with good depth and a lovely topline and underline to match. Moved with ease from all angles. Another young dog with a bright future ahead.
3rd: 2351 BRODIE, Miss Zoe Louise Sarah & OWEN, Miss Ebony Wolfscastle Eazy Luva

Class 1221 YD (3 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 2499 SMITH, Mrs L Collooney Devils Advocate Two lovely dogs heading this class too. Dark brindle with white trim, a dog of lovely quality throughout. Masculine head with a good underjaw, smooth shoulder and good return of upper arm. Great depth of chest with a good tuck-up, lovely topline and strong quarters. Moved with low profile movement, and true coming and going. A very impressive dog with plenty to admire.
2nd: 2414 KEMP, Mrs Sharon Saraquele Smooth Criminal Red brindle with white trim, a lovely dog possessing many of the same qualities as the one before him. Masculine head, good shoulder placement and moved with ease from all angles. Very much in harmony with his handler, which was lovely to see. Today, at this young age, I just preferred the topline of the one before him. Very much a showman and a lovely dog to watch.
3rd: 2460 PERKINS, Miss G Zetor Silkridge Figgy Pudding With Zeglynn JW

Class 1222 GD (9 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 2435 MANNERS, Miss K R Derohan Dark Tornado Black with white trim, a lovely striking shapely Black with white trim, a lovely striking shapely dog. Good head with a long, lean neck flowing into a well-placed shoulder. Good topline and underline to match. Very nice from all angles, moved soundly with good extension and plenty of drive in profile.
2nd: 2407 HUTCHINSON, Ms Mandy Zenobia Just An Illusion With Sweetaurora JW Brindle dog with a kind expression and dark eye. Nice overall shape with good infill in front, lovely depth of chest and a nice topline. Presented in lovely condition and moved well from all angles. Just preferred the profile movement of the class winner today.
3rd: 2546 WILLIAMS, Mrs K H Starceylon Bella Notte At Tigsisle

Class 1223 PGD (10 Entries) Abs: 3
1st: 2476 REES, Mr Kevin James & JONES, Mrs Karen Kierpark Devil In Disguise JW Red brindle dog with plenty to like about him. You really need to get your hands on this dog to appreciate him. Lovely head and expression with a dark eye and strong underjaw, lean neck flowing into smooth shoulders and a good return of upper arm. Good bone and neat feet, with a good topline and nice length of loin. Well-angulated quarters, fine coat and presented in tip-top condition. Moved true from all angles. Pleased to award him the DCC today. Many more to come, I’m sure. Good luck in the future.
2nd: 2535 WAYMAN, Miss H Tervanty Dream Of Dragons At Scarletfair Pale brindle dog, again a dog I have admired from ringside. Lovely head and expression, dark eye and strong underjaw. Well-angled shoulder matching the rear angles, with a good topline and nice length of loin. Good tuck-up and lovely depth of chest. Strong rear, which he showed to great effect in profile movement as he flowed effortlessly around the ring.
3rd: 2556 WOOD, Mrs J P Ardencote Keep Dreaming

Class 1224 LD (19 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 2353 BROOKS, Mrs S & BROOKS, Mr M Collooney For Your Eyes Only JW Brindle with white trim, a very handsome male with a beautiful head and expression, long lean neck flowing smoothly over the shoulder, and a clean topline and underline. Shown in fit condition and true in movement from all angles. This dog pushed hard for the top honours today. A lovely young dog with a very promising future.
2nd: 2473 POWELL, Mrs Karen & MYCROFT, Mrs S & SPADEMAN, Mrs Supeta's Jammie Dodger For Almakaeala JW Fawn and white trim male, slightly bigger in frame than one, but nevertheless showing many similar attributes. Classic head, good smooth shoulder and nice topline and underline. Just preferred the return of upper arm on one today. Moved well from all angles. Another lovely hound.
3rd: 2434 MALLINSON, Mrs Ellen & MALLINSON, Miss Lucy Edenwhip Oregano JW

Class 1225 OD (12 Entries) Abs: 3 Well what a lovely class full of quality exhibits.
1st: 2349 BRODIE, Miss Zoe Louise Sarah & OWEN, Miss Ebony Wolfscastle Crown Jules Heading the class today was a fawn and white trim male, of substance, excellent head and dark pigment, good under jaw, smooth over the shoulder and well-placed upper arm, deep brisket and good fill, lovely topline and underline to match good strong quarters, very sound on the move from all angles which won him the class. A future champion, I’m sure. Happy to award him RDCC.
2nd: 2493 SHORT, Mr David & SHORT, Mrs Yvette & FLETCHER, Mr Ch Ir Ch Collooney We've Got This Ir J Ch Brindle and white trim, a dog of substance, with a good head and dark eye, good shoulder placement, good infill and lovely depth of chest. Good bone and neat feet, well balanced throughout with well-muscled quarters. Moved soundly from all angles. A very nice, well-balanced male.
3rd: 2559 YACOBY WRIGHT, Mrs Lynn Ch Cobyco Catch Your Eye

Class 1226 SpRLCOD (5 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 2436 MANNERS, Miss K R & MCDONALD, Mr A Penbriar Jet Setter To Solentwaves Black with white trim, good head and neck, with shoulder angles and rear angles matching, making this a very balanced dog. Good topline and overall shape. He won this class for me on his movement, showing soundness, reach and drive. Lovely to see such a fit-for-function dog, with good muscle tone without being over-muscled. (With his new handler)
2nd: 2424 LEVERETT, Mrs Sarah Jane Whippiness Eyes Down At Elvaria Another dog certainly fit for purpose. Nice head and expression, good shoulder placement and a good topline. Well balanced throughout and moved well from all angles. A sound, honest dog.
3rd: 2438 MANNERS, Miss K R & MCDONALD, Mr A & CHANT, Miss F Florancy Dark and Stormy

Class 1227 GCD (4 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 2488 SHEPHERD, Miss S J Osterfen Izumi With Oxana Fawn, nice head and expression, good shoulder placement and a clean topline. Well balanced throughout and moved well from all angles. A nice, sound dog.
2nd: 2347 BOWSHER, Mrs Diana Silkridge In Black And White. Presented in good condition, with a pleasing head, dark pigmentation and a strong underjaw. He had a reasonable topline, matching his underline, and moved adequately from all angles.