23/07/2026
Chepstow and District Open Show 13 June 2026.
Utility Breeds
Judge Lydia Mellor (Lyzahro)
I would firstly like to extend a thank you to the hard working ladies on the Chepstow committee, firstly for inviting me to judge the Utility Breeds, but also for the exceptionally warm welcome, fantastic atmosphere and the smooth running of the show in such hot weather.
Bulldog Junior
1st Burt’s Onabazz Papa John Ianbeldere
A 14 month old pied male with a broad, square skull, deep short muzzle, and dark round eyes set wide apart. A strong moderate neck running into sloping shoulders, well rounded ribs and strong, straight legs. His spine rises up to show the characteristic arch over the loin. He has a super temperament, was very affectionate and full of himself. BOB.
Chow Chow Graduate
1st Green’s Southern Skies Shame On The Moon Among Jamarhys
12 month old red, typically aloof and with a classic leonine appearance. Flat skull, with a broad muzzle. Dark oval eyes, full of intelligence and alertness and the correct blue/black tongue in a darkly pigmented mouth. He carries himself proudly, and has a deep chest with well sprung ribs for his age. Already he has a well developed first and second thigh and he uses these to advantage on the move, taking short strides and with a freedom of movement. BOB.
2nd Green’s Jamarhys Odette.
18 month blue bitch. She was raw compared to her more put together kennel mate, but maintained the breed specific aloofness. She is finer all through than 1st but manages to combine a broad skull with the correct ear placement and size, dark pigment and broad muzzle with femininity. She wasn't as positive on the move as her kennel mate today, but still has that distinctive short stride.
Chow Chow Open
1st Martin’s Jamarhys Neptune at Foillan
3 year old blue bitch who oozes breed type. She is leonine without losing any femininity or grace. She has a scowling expression, enhanced by her correctly placed and shaped ears on a broad skull with a blunt muzzle. She has good strong bone throughout, straight forelegs, a deep chest and a level topline. She was supremely unlucky to come across the Graduate winner who just edged her out for BOB on overall presentation. RBOB.
Dalmatian Graduate
1st Richard’s Hafwenna Defying Gravity.
10 month old black spotted bitch. This youngster stroller into the ring like she was born to it. Her outline was clean and balanced, she exudes breed type and elegance on the move. She shows complete freedom of movement, with a gait that could trot behind a carriage all day. She is moderate all over, well laid shoulders, straight forelegs with fantastic bone. Her chest is magnificent for one so young, and her muscling is superb. There was nothing out there to touch her today. BOB and BPIB.
2. Carrington’s Caprilli Remember Me for Ladallyvita
12m black spotted bitch, just out of puppy. Finer all through than 1, with a lovely expression. Spots not as well defined as on 1, but had good pigment with intelligent dark eyes. She carries her tail well, but didn't hold her topline on the move. Again, a moderate bitch throughout, matching angles front and back, and has a well developed second thigh.
Dalmatian Open
1st Richard’s Hafwenna Hey Jude.
4 year old liver spotted bitch. Another quality bitch from this kennel, who is elegance personified, when she's not being a happy go lucky lunatic, and she showed both sides of her personality today. Her shoulder placement and chest are to die for, and she excels on the move with a light, easy driving action. Another I have no doubt could do her job with ease. She holds her topline in profile and on the move and is beautifully muscled, while remaining feminine.
Very close call between her and the puppy today, however the youngster simply outmoved her kennelmate. Happy to award this lovely girl RBOB.
2nd Thomas’ Millbelle Lewiston at Philcarthom
2 year old black spotted male. Up to size, but not coarse in any way. He has a moderately broad skull with a powerful muzzle. Correct pigment and correct shape, colour and placement of eyes. Lovely lay of shoulder and a good chest, level topline with correct tail set. Well set tail and moves with drive. Close call between 1 and 2, but the front of 1 sold her to me to take the class.
German Spitz Mittel
1st Moon’s Spellcast Friendship Bond with Hollirox
A very happy black and white puppy bitch. Darkly pigmented eyes and nose, Wedge shaped head with small erect ears. Moderate throughout, level topline and a high set tail. Lovely double coat. Effortless on the move and a wicked expression. BPIB, RBOB.
2nd Hewitt’s Spellcast I've Got The Look
13 month tan male who was rather more interested in the ladies than in doing his day job. Delightful temperament. He used his triangular ears to advantage. Wedge shaped head with a mischievous expression in his eye. He moves well when he wants to, holding his topline well. No lack of substance, but I preferred the pro
Minis
Miniature Schnauzer Graduate
1st Dean’s Amorevita Diamonds In Sky
A delightful 10 month old black bitch with lots of promise. She has a sweet expression, dark oval eyes, and remains feminine. She could have used her ears more today to enhance that schnauzer expression. She was square and short in body, carried herself well. Slightly sloping topline, correct tail set and carriage. Moderate angles and lovely on the move. BPIB
2nd Weeks’ Eronel Coffee Bean
Such a happy boy and a partnership I love to watch in the ring as they clearly adore each other. He is a touch larger, but is beautifully in proportion. He has moderate angles front and rear, and moves well, as he is well muscled at the rear. He is short in loin, almost square in presentation and has a good tailset. He is so well presented, his jacket is harsh and smart. Dark almond eyes with a very alert expression.
Miniature Schnauzer Open
1st Butler’s Penbro Replica for Devorasjoy JW.
A bitch I've judged before and she just gets better and better. She screams breed type and is exactly what you would expect from the kennel that produced her. She is cobby, smart and so well put together. She has a moderately broad skull leading to a blunt muzzle. Dark, oval eyes and neat V shaped ears. She has well laid shoulders, with elbows tucked close to the brisket. She's well ribbed with a good forechest. She is well muscled and in gorgeous condition, with an excellent jacket and furnishings. She outshone the rest for BOB and I was delighted to see her take the top spot in the Utility group later on.
2nd Moorcroft’s Amorevita Uranus
Another I've had the pleasure of having hands on before and he remains one of the nicest black males I've seen. He is completely in proportion, a lovely, strong, masculine head with a blunt muzzle. Good chest, flat shoulders and is short in loin. He holds his sloped topline well in profile and on the move. As always, immaculately presented and in a crisp harsh jacket.
