The NEFRA Championship Show was held on Sunday 8th November 2026 at Biddulph Leisure Centre, welcoming members, exhibitors and visitors for a fantastic day of showing and Association activities. The event once again demonstrated the friendly and welcoming atmosphere that makes NEFRA gatherings so special, with two shows successfully held at the same venue.
The Championship Show attracted an entry of 108 dogs, and we would like to thank everyone who entered, attended and supported the event.
Results from the Championship Show are available on the Fosse Data website:
The show was proudly sponsored by Eukanuba, and we are extremely grateful for their support.
Alongside the showing, there was plenty happening throughout the day. Our merchandise stall was particularly popular, with lots of items sold, and the raffle raised an impressive £354. We were also pleased to include a goregous print kindly donated by Hayley Watson and a hand made walking stick donated by Dennis Orme among the raffle prizes. Thank you to everyone else for your generous raffle donations.
A two-minute silence was observed in recognition of Remembrance Day, giving everyone an opportunity to remember those who have lost their lives in service, as well as friends and family members who are no longer with us.
A huge thank you goes to our judges, Lynn Walker and Dawn Hall, for giving their time and expertise, and to everyone who helped organise, run and support the double show.
Thank you once again to everyone who contributed, supported and attended. Your continued enthusiasm and generosity are what make NEFRA events such a success.
Top Results
Photos to follow
| Best In Show (Bitch CC) | Maddouse Never to Much JW (Mrs S & Mr I Phipps-Baker & Baker) |
| Reserve Best In Show (Res Bitch CC) | Sh Ch Never Say Never Oasis of Peace to Maddouse (Mrs S & Mr I Phipps-Baker & Baker) |
| Best Opposite Sex (Dog CC) | Hopevalley Morning Magic JW (Miss H Bright) |
| Best Puppy In Show | Papa Don’t Preach to Gemswin (ai) (Mrs S, Mrs G & Mr M Knight & Jacobs) |
| Best Veteran In Show (Res Bitch CC) | Sh Ch Never Say Never Oasis of Peace to Maddouse (Mrs S & Mr I Phipps-Baker & Baker) |
| Best Liver In Show | Papa Don’t Preach to Gemswin (ai) (Mrs S, Mrs G & Mr M Knight & Jacobs) |
| Best Special Working In Show (Res Dog CC) | Westoncruive Ace of Spades by Blacktoft JW (Mrs H M Fox) |
| Best Baby Puppy In Show | Turaski Blaze of Glory (Ms P H Turner) |
Referees Critiques
Judge: – Karen Joyce (Stranfaer)
Best in Show
BiS Mrs S & Mr I Phipps-Baker & Baker’s “Maddouse Never to Much J.W”
As the dog and bitch judge were unable to agree on BiS I was called upon to make
the decision. Both dog and bitch were a credit to their owners presented in good coat
and hard condition. On the day I felt the bitch presented a more balanced outline
both standing and moving, she had a pretty feminine head with dark eye and correct
dentition. She had good bone and tight feet and her correct all round angulation
enabled her to move true with a constantly wagging tail carried straight off her back
to complete the picture.
Junior Handling 6-11yrs (1,0)
1 st Fairwinds Flowertot – Handled by Miss H Holden. At 8 yrs old this young lady
was confident in the ring handling her 2yr old bitch with care. She stood the dog four-
square to be gone over and was able to clearly show me the dog’s teeth. When
moving she produced an accurate triangle at correct pace ensuring my view of the
dog was never obscured and she talked to the dog to encourage her at all times.
When the dog dropped her head she was not flustered, she adjusted her lead and
re-set the dog.
Moving forward you may want to consider slightly shortening the length of your lead
as you move your dog as this will prevent her dipping her head to the floor.
I look forward to watching your show career with interest, well done!
Special Members Open Stakes (5,0)
A range of ages and maturities made this a very difficult class to judge.
1 st Miss H Bright’s “Hopevalley Morning Magic J.W ” A balanced 2 year old boy
presented in good coat and hard condition, typical head with dark eye and scissor
bite, good reach of neck into well angulated shoulders, good bone and tight feet,
level topline with his tail carried straight off his back, moved true coming and going.
2 nd Mr & Mrs Burroughs “I Know Him So Well at Rokaness J.W”. 4 yrs old and again
balanced in profile standing and moving , well off for coat, slightly broader in skull
than winner , dark eye and correct dentition. Excellent bone and tight feet, good all
round angulation, constantly wagging tail, not as settled and driving on the move as
winner.3rd
3 rd Mrs Fox’s Westoncruive Ace of Spades by Blacktoft JW”
Baby Puppy Dog (2,0)
1 st Ms Turner’s “Turaski Blaze of Glory. At 5 months this young man was more sure
footed and confident than 2 nd . Super bone for his age. Typical head with dark eye
and correct dentition. Good front and rear angles, tail carried straight off his back,
dense coat, not at all phased on the move. Would benefit from a little road work to
tighten feet. Confidence and movement won him Best Baby Puppy in Show.
2 nd Mrs Fox’s “ Blacktoft Urbino” At his first show and less confident than winner, 5
months old with a lovely head and dark eye. Good length of neck well angulated
front and pronounced sternum. Well off for bone with tight feet, level topline and
correct tail set, slightly longer in body than first. His tail will wag as he gains
confidence on the move.
Baby Puppy Bitch (4,0)
1 st Mrs Fox’s “Blacktoft Befana” 5 months and litter sister to second in baby puppy
dog. She is a lot more confident and settled in the ring. She also has good bone and
tight feet. Pretty head and dark eye good reach of neck, super front and rear
angulation good substance and dense coat constantly wagging tail, moved well but
standing still was fun!!
2 nd Miss Riach’s “Thrillerbark Punk Hazard” At just 4months of age and smaller in
size, excellent bone and dense coat with the tightest of feet. Feminine head with
dark eye and scissor bite. Level topline with correct tail set, slightly longer in body
than first. Moved well when settled.
3 rd Mrs Richard’s “Blacktoft Bardolino at Kimberfield”
Brace (6,2)
I am full of admiration for anyone who enters the brace class, trying to get two
Flatcoats to move in unison is certainly a skill, and achieved by the majority of
exhibits today, well done!
1 st Mr & Mrs Phipps- Baker & Baker’s pair “ Maddouse Never to Much” & “Sh.Ch.
Never Say Never Oasis of Peace to Maddouse” Two balanced bitches in size and
appearance, lovely feminine heads, well muscled and in good coat, correct all round
confirmation, moved very well together with level top lines and constantly wagging
tails. Handled really well.
2 nd Mr & Mrs Leavy’s “Hopevalley Morning Shine over Wychwizard” & “Wychwizard
Painted Lady JW” Many of same comments apply, both girls were balanced in size
and appearance, In good coat and well off for bone, feminine heads, dark eyes, level
top lines held on the move with wagging tails carried straight off the back. Not quite
the paired driving movement of winners but handled well nevertheless.
3 rd Mrs Mcquade’s “Gemswin River of Dreams” & “ Maddouse Dimonds R’Forever”