The Northern Great Dane Club Open Show 2025

Harewood House, Harewood, Leeds, LS17 9LQ

Friday 25th July 2025

Judge: Mr Gary Gough (Joopstar)

Thank you to the committee for the invitation to judge their 2025 open show. I have a lovely day and a very nice entry too.

Best In Show

Harrison RIOCO MY ONE AND ONLY TO JASNETTDANES JW

Reserve Best In Show

McLellan ANADAIN DEAD RINGER FOR LOVE JW

Best Opposite Sex

McLellan ANADAIN DEAD RINGER FOR LOVE JW

Best Puppy In Show

Lawton & Farquharson GARSAK SIR WINSLOW AT THORNBRAE

Class 1. Minor Puppy Dog. 1 entries 0 Abs

1st Wright & Cranfield ZEFATHER’S TWO FACES WITH IRIEUSDANE

Quality young 8.5 month puppy dog with heaps of promise. Confident and moved well for one so young. Everything in the right place and lovely outline. Lovely head, shoulders and topline. A nice level of muscle with clean eyes and tight feet. Very well handled.

Class 2. Puppy Dog. 4 entries 0 Abs

1st Lawton & Farquharson GARSAK SIR WINSLOW AT THORNBRAE

Another great puppy. 11 months. Beautiful outline, Strong head for a puppy with level plains and drop of lip and a nice black mask. Nicely muscled with great angulation fore and rear which allowed him to move out with drive. Great eyes and reach of neck leading to strong shoulders. Tight feet and correct dentition. Very well handled. Was very happy to award Reserve Best Dog and Best Puppy in Show

2nd Simpson RENESCENT BEWITCHED

A puppy presented in beautiful condition. Not as mature as my first place but still a quality pup who I am sure has lots of promise as he matures. Front not as strong as 1, Pleasing head, with correct ears, dentition and a nice drop of lip. Good angulation fore and rear, correct tail. Again very well handled.

3rd Nunn ROSHANUN CONQUISTADOR

Res Pocock & Pavlou BUBBA VON PAO EBERJAGER WITH TAMZDANE (IMP FCA)

Class 3. Junior Dog. 3 entries 1 Abs

1st Spackman NOVAVIDA NORESEMAN WARRIOR (AI)

13 months old and maturing nicely, Strong head with correct ears and lovely long dark mask. Strong front with nice deep chest. Well muscled throughout. Nice croup leading to correct tailset. Dentition correct.

2nd Pocock & Pavlou BUBBA VON PAO EBERJAGER WITH TAMZDANE (IMP FCA)

A nicely marked mantle with a nice outline when stacked. Moved well.

Class 4. Novice Dog. 1 entries 0 Abs

1st Wright & Cranfield ZEFATHER’S TWO FACES WITH IRIEUSDANE

See Minor Puppy

Class 5. Post Graduate Dog. 4 entries 3 Abs

1st McLellan ANADAIN DEAD RINGER FOR LOVE JW

I could not take my eyes off this young male. Beautiful throughout with balance and moved with real elegance, covering the ground with ease but a real feel of strength. Classic head with alert, perfectly shaped eyes, Correct ears and a nice drop of lip creating a stunning mature outline with correct dentition. Good chest and strong bone leading to tight feet. Nice depth and well shaped tuck up. Topline strong leading to nice croup and tail set. Well angulated fore & rear. Well muscled throughout. Presented and handled expertly and moved around the ring with real drive. I was happy to award best Dog, Best Opposite sex and Reserve best in show.

Class 6. Limit Dog. 5 entries 0 Abs

1st Munro ROUCANDANE STOLEN KISSES

Another quality male presented in great condition. Nice outline when stacked with everything in the right place. Strong head with correct ears and dentition. Strong neck leading to withers and correct topline. Well muscled throughout and moved really well. Good angulation fore and rear. Very alert and pleasing, happy nature who was enjoying his day. Very well handled.

2nd McLellan ANADAIN LIFE IS A LEMON

Head not as strong and masculine as 1, but still a quality male. Dentition, Feet, Croup, tailset all correct. Front and rear angulation good and well muscled throughout. Moved well.

3rd Bailey PRIMUS PARTY LIKE GATSBY

Res McGuinness & Nelson DINAHTRON THE OMEN

VHC Henshall CALCHAS BRYAN THE BRAVE

Class 7. Special Veteran Dog. 0 entries

Class 8. Special Open Harlequin Dog. 1 entries 0 Abs

1st Henshall CALCHAS BRYAN THE BRAVE

A 3 year old nicely marked Harlequin. Pleasing head with correct dentition. Strong front and well angulated fore and rear. Well muscled and moved ok.

Class 9. Special Open Mantle Dog. 0 entries

Class 10. Special Open Blue Dog. 0 entries

Class 11. Special Open Black Dog. 1 entries 1 Abs

Class 12. Special Open Fawn Dog. 1 entries 1 Abs

Class 13. Special Open Brindle Dog. 2 entries 0 Abs

1st Pendleton-Watkins GOLDANIA’S KING OF DRAGO JW

A nicely marked 2 year old. Good strong head with correct ear placement and dentition. Strong front and moved really well with reach and drive. Nicely angulated fore and rear. Well presented and well handled.

2nd Spackman NOVAVIDA NORESEMAN WARRIOR (AI)

Class 14. Open Dog. 2 entries 1 Abs

1st Pendleton-Watkins GOLDANIA’S KING OF DRAGO JW

See Special Open Brindle Dog

Best Dog

McLellan ANADAIN DEAD RINGER FOR LOVE JW

Reserve Best Dog

Lawton & Farquharson GARSAK SIR WINSLOW AT THORNBRAE

Best Puppy Dog

Lawton & Farquharson GARSAK SIR WINSLOW AT THORNBRAE

Class 15. Minor Puppy Bitch. 3 entries 0 Abs

1st Jacques & Kirby JACQUKIR LOVE ME AGAIN (AI)

Very Nice girl with alert and kind expression. Lovely outline when stacked and very well presented. Nice feminine head with good dentition. Pleasing front with nice tight feet. Adequately muscled for age. Moved well holding topline. Well Handled. Happy to award Best Puppy Bitch.

2nd Pocock LAMBRINI A GIRL LIKE ME AT TAMZDANE

A nicely marked Mantle with a super outline. Not as mature in appearance as 1. Nice head with good foreface and drop of lip. Good dentition. Nice chest and tight feet. Topline ok Moved well.

3rd Laycock JUNO VON DER RHON (IMP DEU)

Class 16. Puppy Bitch. 0 entries

Class 17. Junior Bitch. 5 entries 0 Abs

1st Bithell VERTUMNUS RAISE YOUR GLASS TO BOURNTWYN

A great quality young bitch. Very pleasing and alert expression, Super head with level plains and good, in proportion drop of lip. Good Dentition. Nice chest and good angulation fore and rear. Long neck leading to good strong shoulders and topline with a good croup and tailset. Night feet, Nice tuck up and well muscled for a junior. Expertly handled and very well presented.

2nd Pendleton-Watkins GOLDANIA’S PRINESS ETAIN

Another super quality young bitch with all the quality that will see her do well in her future I am sure. 1 just moved better on the day. Good head of the correct proportions with good dentition. Good dentition. Well filled chest and good angulation fore and rear. Topline and croup good with nice tight feel and well muscled throughout. Well handled.

3rd Page NOVAVIDA AESIRS CONQUEST

Res Concannon NOVAVIDA WHEN BIRDS SING

VHC Bourton-Thorne VERANO VIVA LAS VEGAS

Class 18. Novice Bitch. 2 entries 0 Abs

1st Foster RAVENDANE LIKE A PRAYER

Another quality young bitch with a bright future I am sure. Presented perfectly. Very nice classic feminine Great Dane head. Inquisitive and alert. Dark eyes , correct ears and good dentition with nice, proportioned drop of lip. Good chest reaching the elbow. Long neck on to correct withers and a nice topline which held well on the move. Good tuck up leading to good rear angulation. The handler did a great job of moving and encouraging to bring the best out of her exhibit.

2nd Laycock JUNO VON DER RHON (IMP DEU)

Lovely young bitch who at only 7 months is still maturing. Presented in beautiful condition. Lovely head of correct proportions for age, Nice dark mask and dark eye. Ears correct and drop of lip proportionate with good dentition. Good withers and topline with nice tight feet. Good angulation fore and rear and moved well. I am looking forward to watching her show career.

Class 19. Post Graduate Bitch. 4 entries 0 Abs

1st Pendleton-Watkins GOLDANIA’S PRINESS ETAIN

See 2nd in Junior Bitch

2nd Donnelly PRIMUS GO WITH THE FLO

3 years old with everything in the right place. Good head, Dark eye, Good chest and tight feet. Moved well.

3rd Simpson RENESCENT FUGGET ABOUT IT

Res Page NOVAVIDA SHIELDMAIDEN

Class 20. Limit Bitch. 3 entries 1 Abs

1st Henshall CALCHAS ADDITION (AI)

Nice bitch with pleasing head and good front. Topline held well on the move and good angulation fore and rear allowed seamless movement with drive.

2nd Prazak Dickson KAALLANA JAWSKA SERAPHINA CJW25

Lovely classic head with nice drop of lip. Alert expression. Moved ok but not a fluent as 1 on the day.

Class 21. Special Veteran Bitch. 0 entries

Class 22. Special Open Harlequin Bitch. 3 entries 0 Abs

1st Tempest ADOREADANE LICENCE TO KILL (AI)

Nicely marked with alert expression. Good bone and good angulation fore and rear meant she covered the ring with ease. Good dentition, nice tight feet and good topline and croup. Presented beautifully and very well handled. Reserve Best Bitch.

2nd Henshall CALCHAS ADDITION (AI)

See 1st in Limit

3rd Pocock TAMZDANE OOOEY GOOEY CAKE JW

Class 23. Special Open Mantle Bitch. 1 entries 0 Abs 1 Withdrawn

Class 24. Special Open Blue Bitch. 3 entries 1 Abs

1st Ferguson IR CH RENESCENT TOO HOT TO HANDLE FOR CHATEAIDAIN LUX JCH CW25 JW

A pleasing 2 year old Blue Bitch with classic feminine head and alert expression. Well placed ears and good drop of lip giving a nice outline with good dentition. Long neck leading to correct shoulders and withers. Strong and well muscled and moved well around the ring. Very well handled.

2nd Concannon NOVAVIDA WHEN BIRDS SING

Nice outline with a stronger head than 1. Good dentition. Good angulation fore and rear and moved well around the ring holding topline.

Class 25. Special Open Black Bitch. 1 entries 0 Abs

1st Prazak Dickson KAALLANA JAWSKA SERAPHINA CJW25

See 2nd in Limit Bitch

Class 26. Special Open Fawn Bitch. 4 entries 1 Abs

1st Worsley PRIMUS ENCORE AVEC MALPA

3 year old bitch with a classic Great Dane Outline when stacked. Beautifully feminine head with correct ears and dentition with a drop of lip in proportion. Alert expression. Good front profile with good bone. Angulation and topline both good with easy movement around the ring. Quality and well handled.

2nd Pendleton-Watkins GOLDANIA’S PRINESS ETAIN

3rd Grisdale VANMORE SPILL THE BEANS

Class 27. Special Open Brindle Bitch. 0 entries

Class 28. Open Bitch. 7 entries 3 Abs 2 Withdrawn

1st Harrison RIOCO MY ONE AND ONLY TO JASNETTDANES JW

Caught my eye as soon as she entered the ring. Everything in the right place and when stacked in front of you, forms the classic Great Dane Shape. Beautiful head with dark eyes, correct ears and drop of lip. Good dentition. From the front displays good bone and a well filled chest, but not overdone. Long neck, good topline and correct croup with good tailset. Good tuck up and great angulation fore and rear. Moved around the ring effortlessly. Presented in excellent condition and well muscled. Handled to perfection and I was pleased to award her best bitch and Best in Show.

2nd Dyson PRIMUS DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER SAMDICE

Another quality bitch. Beautifully feminine with alert expression. Correct head with dark eye and proportionate drop of lip with good dentition. Nice front and good bone. Tight feet, good topline and croup. Good angulation fore and rear and moved well. Well handled.

Best Bitch

Harrison RIOCO MY ONE AND ONLY TO JASNETTDANES JW

Reserve Best Bitch

Tempest ADOREADANE LICENCE TO KILL (AI)

Best Puppy Bitch

Jacques & Kirby JACQUKIR LOVE ME AGAIN (AI)