20/02/2026
Critiques from Nigel Price.
Exonian and District Canine Society
Christmas Premier Open Show
Saturday 6th December 2025
I would like to thank the committee for their invitation and the exhibitors not only for their entries but for journeying out on such a horrible day weather-wise.
Collie (Smooth)
PG (4, 1 abs) 1. RBoB & BP Coldee Take It To the Limit (Denton) just shy of 9 months old this youngster was quite the showman. Masculine in profile with a good stride and balance on the move. Whilst he does need some finishing he is exactly where I would like him to be at this age without being overdone.
2.Blamorder Side Hustle with Mournebrake (Thomas)
Another smart youngster, whose examination mirrored his movement and didn’t disappoint when on the move or presenting for examination.
Well presented a narrow margin between 1& 2 imagine they will swap places often through their showing career.
3.Shulune Imperial Bonny Blu (Rundle)
OPEN (2,1 abs) 1st & BoB Ch. Coneypark Golden Brown (Beeney) This 5 year old bitch is a joy, unfazed and a pleasure to go over and watch on the move. Stood alone today but her silhouette alone is enough to show her quality.
Norwegian Buhund
PG (2,0 abs) 1st & RBOB Frostisen Blakk Zeta (IKC)
(Frost, Frost-Treadwell & Walmsley) 4 year old quality bitch good texture to coat and tail was good in both placement and hold. Moved with purpose and drivewell deserving of the res BOB.
2.& BP Kimura’s Ola Normann (IMP NOR) (Dosson) 8 month old male shown in beautiful condition, stood and presented well and looked quite the trooper on the move.
Open (6,3 bs)1st & Bob Trelowen Amelia at Frostisen (Frost, Frost-Treadwell & Walmsley) hard to believe this bitch is 8 years old
2 & B.o.S Frostisen Blakk Zitter (Taylor3 Frost-Treadwell) sister to1st in PG with many of the same qualities I prefered the sister on the move today though.
3.Ch. Leggatts Jive Talkin (Crocker)This is a bitch I have often admired from ringside but not judged before. Today wasnot to be the day either, troubled by something either inside or outside the ring she was a little upset at me going over her and rather than upset her any further I enjoyed her rapport with her handler and excellent movement. This placing is certainly no comment on her overall quality but just a reflection on the day.
Hungarian Puli
PG (2,0 abs)1.Mournebrake Hidden Agenda with Keynell
(Rathband & Feely) barely 18 months and yet well developed, nicely corded and better texture to coat than sister.
2.Mournebrake Nine Days Queen at Celebros (Gracie) sister to 1 and little to choose between them on the day coat slightly softer and not as corded as sister.
Open (2,0 abs) 1& BoB Ch.Catsun Comanche Legacy ShCEx VW (Sharpe & Dyer) 9 year old dog almost to the day but you wouldn’t believe it the way he moved, sound construction and well corded textured coat.
2nd & RBoB Mournebrake Pretty Little Angel Eyes at Celebros (Gracie) another well-bred bitch who really took my eye unfortunately the resultsof the bad weather went against her during the class challenge. Well-presented she could have very much been in contention as her movement was sound and a beautiful expression.
Hungarian Pumi
PG (1,0 abs) 1& RBoB, Bellpins Rhythm is a Dancer (Godfrey) 2 year old bitch, solid in body and good head. Strident on the move
OPEN (3,0 abs) 1& BoB Blacktide Bolts Son Among Schnaubern HR JR (Smee & Coleman)18months old this dog presents well for both examination and exhibition. Took well to the ring but would certainly have liked to see him in a bigger one where he could really of shown his stride and economy on the move.
Well developed head and good mouth and dentition
2. Heathbank Dorcia (Roberts) 3 year old bitch another bitch that was good on the move. Some clearing to do but nothing you wouldn’t expect to see on a young bitch.
3.Bellpins Zigazigah at Yolstek (Godfrey).