Crufts 2026

Judge: Karin Hickson

CCs on offer

BEST OF BREED: FR CH OSTARA VITA DE LA LUMIERE D'HEMERA
BEST DOG: VALIANT WOLFY OF ANTARTIC ANGELS
RES. BEST DOG: CH FR CH ARAGORN ELESSAR EL'FIYSKIY BERILL
BEST BITCH: FR CH OSTARA VITA DE LA LUMIERE D'HEMERA
RES. BEST BITCH: SERENAUBACH KIARA AT MARTELLKEES
BEST PUPPY: BARGEWAY DARK KNIGHT AT PLYMKEES

ENTERED/PRESENT: 42/36

GOOD CITIZEN DOG SCHEME DOG – NO ENTRIES
PUPPY DOG – 2
1ST : HILL’S BARGEWAY DARK KNIGHT AT PLYMKEES
2ND : PATTISON’S BERGAREDS SILVER STAR AT EASTKEES (IMP SWE)
JUNIOR DOG – 2
1ST : FEDELI’S NERADMIK FIRST NOEL
2ND : MURRAY’S FLATMEER FLAUSCHIG
POST GRADUATE DOG – 1
1ST : CHURCH’S VOILA MON VADIM DAMOUR FOR TYKEES (IMP FRA)
LIMIT DOG – 4, 1AB
1ST : MOGRO’S VALIANT WOLFY OF ANTARTIC ANGELS
2ND : COMPERAT & TRUELOVE’S BARGEWAY BOOMERANG JW
3RD : PATTISON’S EASTKEES WILD SAGE
OPEN DOG – 6, 1AB
1ST : FEDELI’S CH FR CH ARAGORN ELESSAR EL’FIYSKIY BERILL
2ND : SAUNDERS’ LIEFKEES AMORE (MISS J SAUNDERS)
3RD : BARZILAI’S BEL/FR CH TWINKLING MOONLIGHT THALY DE LA LUMIÈRE D’HEMERA
4TH : SERBEDZIJA’S PUSHISTIKOFF ARGENTUUM MOBILE (IMP RUS)
5TH : DOWNS’ LIEFKEES ASSISI JW
VETERAN DOG – 5, 1AB
1ST : BARDSLEY & BAKER’S SKATHKI KING OF THE FOREST
2ND : MARSHALL’S ARABESQUE AT DEVONIA (IMP RUS) ShCEx
3RD : CHURCH’S SHELDERON STEMMIG SAGE WITH TYKEES
4TH : KERR’S ABEL V KEES UIT DE POLDER’S (IMP NLD)

GOOD CITIZEN DOG SCHEME BITCH – NO ENTRIES
PUPPY BITCH – 1
1ST : KERR’S BARGEWAY DANCING QUEEN
JUNIOR BITCH – 3
1ST : RING’S NERADMIK TINSELTOWN AT BALEISSA
2ND : PASSMORE’S TORRIKEES YOU WEAR IT WELL
3RD : DOWN’S TORRIKEES MAGGIE MAY
POST GRADUATE BITCH – 3
1ST : BELL’S ALLFORUS MIRACLE OF LOVE
2ND : HENSON & DEARMAN’S ZANDVOORT ETERNAL FLAME FOR PYREKEES
3RD : CHURCH’S TYKEES SOUL SEARCHING
LIMIT BITCH – 3
1ST : QUEEN’S SERENAUBACH KIARA AT MARTELLKEES
2ND : CHURCH’S TYKEES WE GO SOLO
3RD : CHURCH’S TYKEES ITS JUST A PHASE
OPEN BITCH – 7, 2AB
1ST : BELLESOEUR & FEDELI’S FR CH OSTARA VITA DE LA LUMIERE D’HEMERA BV
2ND : TEW’S CH BARGEWAY CRYSTAL CLEAR
3RD : SHARP- BALE’S NERADMIK SHIMMER N SHINE
4TH : HOPKINS’ SERENAUBACH ANDROMEDA
5TH : MARSHALL’S DEVONIA BLACK PEARL
VETERAN BITCH – 5, 1AB
1ST : SAUNDERS’ LIEFKEES ADINA
2ND : HILL’S CH WHIZZKEES EBONY SILVER FOR PLYMKEES JW ShCM VW
3RD : CHURCH’S LEAZEHOND AMBER STEPPES FOR TYKEES
4TH : AXFORD & SHERWOOD’S LILLI MARLINA OF WATERMYTH

As a breed I’ve been associated with for over 30 years, I have seen many changes some not for the betterment of the breed, breeders need to watch for round eyes and long hocks, tight cat feet were sadly lacking in many. Movement on some was wide in front and many were lacking sparkle, this may have been down to the long day and some allowances were made for this. However, dirty teeth are not something you expect from seasoned show dogs. Grooming hides a lot so hands on is essential to feel, what is under the coat.
PD (2) 1 Bargeway Dark Knight at Plymkees (Hill) A dog with so much to give and time on his hands square in appearance, well coated with good colour coming through.good head with beautiful dark eyes and well set ears, moderate length of neck leading to strong level back supporting well angled front and rear quarters straight front legs supported by neat cat feet strong rear with correct muscle for age, movement was typical excited puppy but showed what he can do when he wanted. BPD 2 Bergareds Silver Star at Eastkees (Imp Swe) (Pattison) standing taller, with finer bone than 1 moderate neck, dark muzzle with dark eyes slightly rounder. Lighter colour coat, straight front standing with feet turned out, gives a pleasing outline standing, on the move he did so want to crab and this affected it from all angles
JD (2) 1 Neradmik First Noel (Fedeli) slightly smaller but very balanced, has a beautiful head dark eye and well placed ivy leaf ears. Beautiful dentition. coat coming through with dark contrast. Level back leading to well set tail and good rear angulation. Unfortunately, the front movement let him down today but has time on his side. 2 Flatmeer Flauschig (Murray) darker coated dog who lacked sparkle, head definitely male in appearance, good eye shape and colour but felt ears were a tad wide which changes the expression, narrow in front level back moved ok
PGD (1) 1 Voila Mon Vadim Damour for Tykees (Imp Fra) (Church) this boy excels in shape and carries a good coat of correct texture, good angulations in all four quarters strong back holding a moderate neck with a head of desired proportions dark eye and good dentition moved well out and back but has a tendency to stand with one side feet turning out, was in my final choice for top awards.
LD (4,1) 1 Valiant Wolfy of Antartic Angels Esp/ibe Jch (Mogro) this young male needs to be gone over to appreciate his true shape, does have a tendency to stand looking up at his handler which gives a different outline to when stood looking forward. Not the biggest boy but so well made carrying a thick dense coat of correct colour contrasts. Neat tidy ears and correct eye shape. Well laid shoulder leading from moderate neck. Deep chest and straight front, cat feet. level topline with a high set tail leading to a well muscled rear strong hock. Once settled he moved well but needed time to get settled. Happy to award him his first CC 2 Bargeway Boomerang JW (Comperat & Truelove) A young boy I have admired from ringside, Square outline taller dog than 1st place, Dark eye on a balanced headpiece with slightly wide set ears. Strong neck leading to good quarter, level back with high set tail, decent rear standing on feet which today wanted to stand turning out, wasn’t as positive in movement as I have seen before.
OD (6,1) 1 Fr Ch Aragorn Elessar El’fiyskiy Berill (Fedeli) this young male has always been a favourite of mine having judged him before, he is so soundly made throughout with a beautiful head with dark eye and well set ears, strong jaw with correct clean dentition leading to a strong neck correct shoulders level topline and strong rear assembly, well set tail neat feet, beautifully presented coat of correct texture and colour combination. Moved well all ways just seemed to lack the sparkle in the challenge and had to settle for the RCC 2 Liefkees Amore (Saunders) Larger dog all round good head and expression, dark eye, larger ears than 1st but decent shape, moderate neck on correct shoulders short level back with ok rear neat feet correct coat of good colour and texture, well plumed tail moved ok
VD (5,1) 1 Skathki King of The Forest (Bardsley & Baker) Stunning square dog with dark eye and good ears coat of good harsh texture& dark contrast colour and well groomed moved with ease flowing round the ring, on good quarters level back and well set tail. 2 Arabesque at Devonia (Imp Rus) ShCEx (Marshall) another dog who looked stunning on the stand with a square outline beautifully contrasting coat colours he carries a large coat which unfortunately didn’t have the texture I wanted on the day. Good head shape however, not the eye shape of 1st. Good ears strong moderate neck leading to a straight front. well plumed tail Not the free movement of 1st place which cost him today.

PB (1) 1 Bargeway Dancing Queen (Mrs N Kerr) feminine bitch with finer bone, she is slightly longer than high at present and needs to develop in body more moved as expected for a puppy this age needing to tighten up all round.
JB (3) 1 Neradmik Tinseltown at Baleissa (Ring) standing four square giving a great outline good head with dark almond eyes and near set ears, moderate neck leading into good shoulders. Level back high set tail good rear well muscle for age good bone, moved out well coming towards you was a little wide, but this will tighten up with age. 2 Torrikees You Wear It Well (Passmore) much to like about this bitch and I’m sure they will change places another day. Beautiful shape, sweet expression on a balanced head dark eye, well set ears but slightly larger than one. Moderate neck leading to well laid shoulders and straight front, neat feet with good bone throughout, was not as steady on rear today
PGB (3) 1 Allforus Miracle of Love (Bell) pretty girl with a beautifully presented coat standing on strong bone on well set front and rear assembly, well muscled all round. Straight back with high set tail good neck dark eye good dentition, moved well with a brisk pace once settled into the task. 2 Zandvoort Eternal Flame for Pyrekees (Henson & Dearman) square bitch darker shade than one good coat dark eye good dentition not the reach of neck as winner good depth of chest high set tail straight rear well muscled, would prefer better feet. Moved ok but not the flow of one
LB (3) 1 Serenaubach Kiara at Martellkees (Queen) loved the balance of this young lady beautifully square good angles on all four quarters. Fitted coat of good texture and contrasting colours dark almond eye with velvet ivy leaf ears moderate neck with good shoulders level back with well set tail moved well and won this class on her easy free movement which gave her the RBCC 2 Tykees We Go Solo (Church) longer bitch with not the balance of one, good neck straight back would prefer better feet, good colour definition on coat dark eye colour larger ears moved ok
OB (7,2) 1 Fr Ch Ostara Vita De La Lumiere D’hemera (Bellesoeur & Fedeli) This little lady I have judged well before but with a different handler she was presented in immaculate condition from her well contrasted harsh coat well balanced all over pretty head with great expression, moved so well was an absolute pleasure to award her BCC BOB BV 2 Ch Bargeway Crystal Clear (Tew) darker bitch but such a beauty shape well balanced head, dark eye good dentition neat ears, strong back high tail set well plumed, deep chest standing on strong legs ok feet well defined contrast to coat with correct texture free mover
VB (5,1) 1 Liefkees Adina (Saunders) this lady appeals on so many levels dark & light contrasting coat slightly longer than high but does not detract good head with dark eye good neat ears, strong neck on well laid shoulders, strong level back, good tail, well off for bone moved well at a brisk pace. 2 Ch Whizzkees Ebony Silver for Plymkees JW ShCM VW (Hill) larger bitch who still has it all. well, coated with good contrast if slightly softer than desired good head dark eye good dentition well set ears moderate neck on good angles all round good bone well set high tail with good plume moved well.