The Newfoundland Club

Recognising the achievements of Newfoundlands in the show ring

Open Show - 28 February 2026

The Kennel Club Builidng, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, CV8 2LZ

Judge

Dogs & Bitches

Photograph of the show judge, Mrs. Shelagh Needham (Cotoncloude/Oscarlusion)

Mrs. Shelagh Needham (Cotoncloude/Oscarlusion)

BEST IN SHOW

Best In Show winner, Vodahond Arlo

Vodahond Arlo

Bred and owned by Rupert & Jo-Anne Burton

Judge

Special Award Classes

Photograph of the show judge, Mrs. Tina Teese (Teeseedane)

Mrs. Tina Teese (Teeseedane)

"I had been anticipating my appointment for some time and the closer it got the more excited I became. A day among the Newfoundland fraternity is a day well spent indeed. The bonus being I also had the honour to judge the breed. I thank The Newfoundland Club and committee for always affording me the warmest of welcomes and hospitality. The exhibitors are also second to none with the love of their breed and more inportantly their outstanding devotion to the Newfoundlands well being. I have nothing but praise for all concerned. A big shout out to my wonderful stewards, always the unsung heroes. Thank you both."

Shelagh Needham

BABY PUPPY CLASS

Baby Puppy Dog or Bitch (2 entries / 1 absent)
Winner of Baby Puppy Dog or Bitch

Shadowrise Never Flinch

Baby Puppy Dog or Bitch Winner

1st Cadman's Shadowrise Never Flinch

"In he bounced and I was drawn in. A clean cut profile in his stand looking every bit of what he would become. So balanced showing strength and confidence. Head broad and well developed. Darkest of eye and pigment. Excellent dentition. Neck well set on and shows strength. A well laid shoulder with close fit elbows. Rib of good depth. Strong topline, well muscled hindquarters. Tight in loin that I like. Good for bone. Moved out with a confident gait on his go around. Much to like here. Immaculate presentation. Deserving his place and went on to Best Baby Puppy in Show. Well handled."

DOGS

Veteran Dog (4 entries / 0 absent)
Winner of Veteran Dog

Northpier's Non Ducor Duco (Imp USA)

Veteran Dog Winner

1st Downing & Seastrom's Northpier's Non Ducor Duco (Imp USA)
Best Veteran DogBest White & Black DogBest White & Black in ShowReserve Best Dog in Show

"White and Black. A strong class. Solid in stand. Presenting a well balanced profile. Well marked. Head handled well being broad and well developed. Good dentition. Soft expression to eye. Neck well set on. Well laid shoulder and great depth of rib. Well off for bone and substance. Iron topline and short tight loin. Free flowing in his go around. Clearly enjoying his day. So much to like. Well handled."

2nd Crosier's Nurburgnewf Cayman, ShCEx VW

"A close encounter with first placed and on another day could change positions. Excellent standing profile. Head of correct proportions which gives a balanced look throughout. Good dentition. Strength of neck into a well laid shoulder. Well let down in rib, strong topline, loin millimeters longer than first but tight. Well muscled throughout with good substance. Nothing coarse. A good and steadfast go around. Full of confidence. Well presented/handled."

3rd Hunt's Tallisbay Theodore

"A good and confident standing profile. Head handled well. Softest of eye expression. Good dentition, large clean teeth. Strength to neck with a well laid back shoulder, to a good depth of rib. Good solid topline, slightly longer in loin. A very steady go around, clearly he was out to enjoy his day. Well presented."

Res Moss' Freddybears The Real McCoy
Minor Puppy Dog (2 entries / 0 absent)
Winner of Minor Puppy Dog

Newgraden's Irresistible

Minor Puppy Dog Winner

1st Gray's Newgraden's Irresistible
Best Brown Dog

"Brown. Full of bounce just how I like the babies. Maturing slowly but all is there to please. Very balanced for one so young. Head handled well, Good dentition. Mischief in his eyes that just melted me. Once settled in stand he is well balanced in profile. Strong pigment. Neck well set on. A good lay to his shoulder and close in elbow. Chest dropping to good depth. Strength of topline, nothing loose. Good muscle developing. On his go around I saw many flashes of good reach and drive. I saw much to like and will watch his progress with interest. Deserved his place and went on to Reserve Best Puppy."

2nd Slaughter's Youngblood De Jacshiva (Imp Esp)

"A little unsettled in stand. Head of good proportion. Good dentition. Correct almond eye, and good pigment. A nicely laid shoulder into a chest of good depth. A little loose in body but this will tighten going forward. Stepped out in his go around with an impresive fluid gait. Standing profile clean cut and strong. Balanced throughout. Flashes of reach in his go around. Less mature than first place. Time will bring this lad's potential to the fore. Well presented."

Puppy Dog (1 entry / 0 absent)
Winner of Puppy Dog

Woudbeer Truly Madly Deeply Mileoak (Imp Nld)

Puppy Dog Winner

1st Leech's Woudbeer Truly Madly Deeply Mileoak (Imp Nld)
Best Puppy DogBest Puppy in Show

"An impresive stand of strength and balance in profile. He said look! and I did. Great ring prescence. Head of excellent width. Eyes show softness and mischief. Good dentition, large teeth. Neck well set on. A good lay back of shoulder, down to deepest of rib. Solid topline and a short tight loin. Nothing slack here. The go around was meaningful, and fluid, great length of stride and iron topline. So much to like in this lad and I'm sure so much more to come. Well presented and handled. Went on to a deserved Best Puppy in Show."

Junior Dog (1 entry / 0 absent)
Winner of Junior Dog

Vodahond Arlo

Junior Dog Winner

1st Burton's Vodahond Arlo
Best Black DogBest Black in ShowBest Dog in ShowBest in Show

"I was taken on entrance of this young lad. Great presence and in standing profile so much breed quality. Head being broad and in unison with his general balanced outline. Softest of eye, good dentition. Well set on neck onto an excellent lay to shoulder. Well down of rib, strength of back with a tight loin, that on his go around held all in place. Moving with great stride, so fluid and with great pace. All to like in this youngster. Well done indeed. So deserving his place and deserving his Best in Show accolade."

Graduate Dog (8 entries / 0 absent)
Winner of Graduate Dog

Vodahond Arlo

Graduate Dog Winner

1st Burton's Vodahond Arlo
Best Black DogBest Black in ShowBest Dog in ShowBest in Show

"A quality entry to this Class. A card was to be hard earnt. I was taken by first placed Junior Dog and again he out shone on movement, taking first - see 1st in Junior Dog."

2nd Moore & James' Starnewf Mr Dark Sky, JW

"Much to like in this youg lad. Presents himself well. Head broad, and handled well. Good dentition. Neck well set on and with good muscle. A well placed shoulder. Good depth of rib. Level of topline and tight loin. Good dense double coat. Moved well with a fluid gait on his go around. Well presented."

3rd Raybould's Bearhugs Carnegie

"Presenting a good profile in stand. Slightly smaller in stature but this did not detract from his quality. Head of good proportion. Good dentition. Neck well set on, a good lay to shoulder. Deep in rib and a solid topline. I felt he could benefit from a slightly faster run out, but moved with a fluid and purposeful gait."

Res Jenkins & Slaughter's Pure Love Kazko Slupski with Mirawaters (Imp Pol)
VHC Leech's Mileoak Utah Beach, JW
Post Graduate Dog (4 entries / 1 absent)
Winner of Post Graduate Dog

Davistell B'Mian Rapsody of Newfnouveau (A.I.)

Post Graduate Dog Winner

1st Gorvin & Cole's Davistell B'Mian Rapsody of Newfnouveau (A.I.)

"Excellent in stand, showing good balance and breed quality. Well proportioned head of good width. Soft expression to dark eye set wide. Excellent dentition. Strength of neck down to a well laid shoulder. Deepest of rib and level in topline held fast on his go around. Moving out with good reach of stride and flowing pace. Lots to like and well presented."

2nd Payne's Bearhugs Rockefeller at Squestpaws

"White and Black. A good profile in stand showing strength throughout. Striking black head that was of correct size. Good dentition, excellent pigment and strength to neck. A well setback shoulder to well placed close elbows onto a good depth of rib. Stong topline, short tight loin. Well off for bone. On the go around he displayed good reach and drive. Well presented."

3rd Steels' Nurburgnewf Ironman

"Brown. Presents a well balanced profile in stand. Head handled well. Good dentition large teeth. Slightly shorter in neck that was well muscled. A good lay to shoulder and a good deep rib. Solid and level topline. Good double coat. Would benefit from a faster pace on his go around but moved freely and with a good reach."

Limit Dog (4 entries / 0 absent)
Winner of Limit Dog

Two Rivers Wise Choice at Colnebear (Imp USA), Bel. Jun. Ch.

Limit Dog Winner

1st Sheridan's Two Rivers Wise Choice at Colnebear (Imp USA), Bel. Jun. Ch.

"A good profile that was both noble and balanced. Head of excellent size and in unison with his stature. Good dentition. Good strength to neck onto a good lay of shoulder. Deepest of rib and close fit elbows. Solid topline of strength. All held together with a strong short loin. Lots of substance, On the go around he moved out with drive and reach. A deserved winner of his class with lots to like."

2nd Blahuta's Daybreaker's You Give Me The Shivers (Imp Pol)

"A most pleasing outline with good balance. Of a good size but nothing overdone. Head handled well. Good dentition. Well off for bone. A good strength of neck to a good lay of shoulder. Deep ribbed. A well muscled body with a level topline that was held on his go around. Moved with a steady and fluid reach. Could benefit from more pace on his run out. Well presented."

3rd McPhail's Anchorbrook Aye Aye Cap'n

"Good in stand profile. Not the substance of 1 and 2, but he had good presence. Head of good proportion. Good clean dentition. Neck well set on, down to a good deep rib. Solid topline, loin a little longer. Moved out well with free flowing stride."

Res Brown's Valhalabears Jibber Jabber
Open Dog (2 entries / 0 absent)
Winner of Open Dog

Lux. Ch. King Of Helluland Jungle Book at Shadowrise (Imp Svk), JW

Open Dog Winner

1st Hosie's Lux. Ch. King Of Helluland Jungle Book at Shadowrise (Imp Svk), JW

"On entry he took my eye for his presence, a good standing profile of strength without coarseness. Balanced in outline. Head of correct proportion. Good dentition. Well muscled neck into a good layback of shoulder. Close elbows. Deepest of rib. Strong solid topline and short tight loin. Well off for substance and bone. The go around was excellent."

2nd Drakeford's Mississippi-Missouri Walking My Angel (Imp Srb)

"A balanced profile. This lad had good presence. Head handled well. Good clean dentition. Neck set on well and had strength. A well laid shoulder went to close elbows and a good depth of rib. Level topline, correct breadth of back and a short loin. Topline held on his go around that was both fluid and with good reach. A deserved place."

Special Open Black Dog (1 entry / 0 absent)
Winner of Special Open Black Dog

Nandobears Yabba Dabba Doo at Mileoak (Imp Deu), JW

Special Open Black Dog Winner

1st Leech's Nandobears Yabba Dabba Doo at Mileoak (Imp Deu), JW

"In he came. Full of energy and bounce. Great presence in his stand. A balanced profile of correct size. Head of good width and proportion. Good clean dentition. Mischief in his almond eye. Strength in neck, to his well laid back shoulder. Deepest of rib. Iron topline. He moved out with good reach and drive. Lots to like. Well presented."

Special Open Brown Dog (2 entries / 1 absent)
Winner of Special Open Brown Dog

Nurburgnewf Ironman

Special Open Brown Dog Winner

1st Steels' Nurburgnewf Ironman

"See 3rd in Post Graduate Dog."

Special Open White & Black (Landseer) Dog (3 entries / 0 absent)
Winner of Special Open White & Black (Landseer) Dog

Northpier's Non Ducor Duco (Imp USA)

Special Open White & Black (Landseer) Dog Winner

1st Downing & Seastrom's Northpier's Non Ducor Duco (Imp USA)
Best Veteran DogBest White & Black DogBest White & Black in ShowReserve Best Dog in Show

"See 1st in Veteran Dog. Best Landseer Dog, Best Landseer in Show."

2nd Leech's Mileoak Utah Beach, JW

"Lots of breed quality here. Presents a good and balanced profile. Good of size. Head handled well. Good clean dentition. Well placed eye set. Strength to muscled neck. A good lay to shoulder down to deep rib, and strong level topline. All held together with a tight loin. Good gait out in a fluid reach. Lots to like."

3rd Moakes' Mileoak Huxley

"Profile of confidence. Balanced in his stand. Striking black head. Head of good proportion and in unison with his outline. Good dentition. A well laid shoulder down to a good deep rib. A strong topline held tight on his go around but felt he would benefit from a faster run out. A good fluid gait. Well presented."

BITCHES

Veteran Bitch (1 entry / 0 absent)
Winner of Veteran Bitch

Ch. King Of Helluland Love Actually at Darebear (Imp Svk), JW ShCM ShCEx OSW VW

Veteran Bitch Winner

1st Adair's Ch. King Of Helluland Love Actually at Darebear (Imp Svk), JW ShCM ShCEx OSW VW
Best Veteran BitchBest Veteran in Show

"Standing profile was of confidence and elegance. Balanced throughout. Head being of correct breadth and in unison with overall balance. Soft eye expresion. Good pigment with excellent clean dentition. Well set on neck, onto a well laid back shoulder. Deepest of rib. Close elbows. Strong back and iron topline. Good short and tight loin. The go around was fluid, elegant, with good reaching strides. So much I liked. A deserved 1st and she went on to Best Veteran in Show."

Minor Puppy Bitch (1 entry / 0 absent)
Winner of Minor Puppy Bitch

You Are The Reason De Jacshiva (Imp Esp)

Minor Puppy Bitch Winner

1st Butt's You Are The Reason De Jacshiva (Imp Esp)
Best Puppy Bitch

"Presents a good standing profile. Head handled well. Good dentition. Neck well set on, down to a good depth of rib, for one so young. A good lay to shoulder, Correct balance throughout. Good level topline. A good go around - she is elegant and fluid in gait, I saw flashes of good reach. A little loose in body, but that will tighten with a little more time. I will watch her progress. Went on to take Best Puppy Bitch. Well done."

Puppy Bitch (2 entries / 1 absent)
Winner of Puppy Bitch

Maroteam Miss Sassy (Imp Hun)

Puppy Bitch Winner

1st Slaughter's Maroteam Miss Sassy (Imp Hun)

"A balanced profile in stand. Hard to evalute her how I would like to. Not an enjoyable day for this young lady in the ring today. I feel she will benefit greatly from ringcraft."

Junior Bitch (3 entries / 0 absent)
Winner of Junior Bitch

Shadowrise Smash'n Grab, JW

Junior Bitch Winner

1st Hosie's Shadowrise Smash'n Grab, JW

"A most pleasing elegant profile, full of balance and breed atributes. I liked her on entry. Head handled well. Softest expression of eye. Excellent dentition. Strength to neck. A good lay back to shoulder and close elbow. A well let down rib for one so young. Solid in body with a super strong topline and good substance. An impressive go around full of drive and reach. Maturing well and I got kisses!!"

2nd Payne's Newetta's I Melt Your Heart (Imp Dnk)
Best White & Black Bitch

"White and Black. A striking head that was handled well. Good pigment. Not as mature as 1st but still of good breed quality. Good dentition, neck is well set into a good lay to shoulder. Deep of rib and a good strong topline that served her well in her go around. Good reach of gait. Well presented."

3rd Chapple's Vodahond Violet for Peakcharm

"A good standing profile. Slower to bloom than 1 and 2. This will come. Head of good proportion. Good dentition. Neck was well set on and close elbows. A good depth to rib being well down. A solid back and topline held on her go around. I think a faster run out would be benificial. A most pleasing young one."

Graduate Bitch (1 entry / 0 absent)
Winner of Graduate Bitch

Starnewf Little Twinkle

Graduate Bitch Winner

1st Petersone's Starnewf Little Twinkle

"I saw a most balanced outline in her profile. A confident young one. Head of good size and handled well. Good clean dentition. A well set on neck of good strength. A good lay to shoulder and rib well down. Strength of body, without coarseness and she held her topline in her most elegant free flow go around. Well done."

Post Graduate Bitch (3 entries / 1 absent)
Winner of Post Graduate Bitch

Chanel Legenda Mody Iz Zamka Melvin (Imp Bel)

Post Graduate Bitch Winner

1st Stanton's Chanel Legenda Mody Iz Zamka Melvin (Imp Bel)

"I was attracted to her poise when in stand. Being balanced throughout. A quality head that handled well. Good clean dentition. A good and well set on neck. A well placed shoulder, down to a well down rib. A good strength to back. Tight in loin. Moved out well. Good fluid gait with good reach and a good pace. Much to like."

2nd Probyn's Oialt Climbing Back

"Free standing and confident. Balanced in profile. A little larger than 1st but was still most elegant. A head that handled well, being in unison to her overall balance. Good dentition. Good muscle to neck, onto a well placed shoulder. Rib, well down. Strength of back and a tight loin. The go around had good pace and a steady gait. Well presented."

Limit Bitch (3 entries / 1 absent)
Winner of Limit Bitch

Valhalabears Just In Time

Limit Bitch Winner

1st Constable's Valhalabears Just In Time

"Brown. All female she stood and presented herself and very well too. Lots of quality. Head of correct proportions and balanced with her overall size. Good clean dentition. Strength of neck, set well to good shoulder lay. Well down of rib. A strong level topline. Good tight loin. On the go around she had good reach and drive with a fluid gait. Well presented. Well done."

2nd Adair's Chateaunewf Make My Day for Darebear

"Confident stand in profile. Larger than 1st but had strength and elegance. Head handled well. Excellent clean dentition. Soft expression to her eye. Well muscled in neck that was well set on to her good lay of shoulder. Deepest of rib, good strong topline, just out run today by 1st placed. Lots to like."

Open Bitch (3 entries / 1 absent)
Winner of Open Bitch

Mileoak Loch Noir, ShCEx

Open Bitch Winner

1st Popple's Mileoak Loch Noir, ShCEx
Best Black BitchReserve Best Bitch in Show

"I was drawn to this girl on entry. Lots of presence and confidence. An impressive standing profile showing good balance and a clean cut outline. Head of quality and handled well. Dreamy eye expression. Good clean dentition. A strong neck that was good in muscle and well set on. A good layback to shoulder and close elbows. Deepest of rib. Overall substance was pleasing and without coarseness. Iron topline and a short tight loin. Nothing slack. Moved out with ease and drive. A free flowing gait. So much to like. One to watch. Going on to Best Black Bitch and Reserve Best Bitch. Well deserved."

2nd Baldock's Spellbound De La Baie De Pempoul (Imp Fra)

"Overall a slightly larger stance than 1st. This does not detract from her quality. A good standing profile showing substance. Head in unison with her balanced outline. Good clean dentition. Neck set well on and of good muscle. A well placed shoulder lay, down to a well down rib. Solid back also well muscled. Longer in loin. A good steady go around, fluid and purposeful. Well presented."

Special Open Black Bitch (No entries)
Special Open Brown Bitch (1 entry / 0 absent)
Winner of Special Open Brown Bitch

Yulla For Sheenmarie Von Baywatch (Imp Deu), JW

Special Open Brown Bitch Winner

1st Pallett's Yulla For Sheenmarie Von Baywatch (Imp Deu), JW
Best Brown BitchBest Brown in ShowBest Bitch in ShowReserve Best in Show

"Brown. In she came and told me to look and look again. I did, I did and I liked a lot. Great ring presence, and breed quality. Head was handled so well. Clean cut. A twinkle to her well set eye. Good clean dentition, Strong but not overly muscled neck. Excellent lay to shoulder. Rib well down. Compact and strong in body with tight short loin. Impressive on her go around. Fluid far reaching gait. So much that I liked. Well presented and handled. A deserved 1st place and Reserve Best In Show. Well done."

Special Open White & Black (Landseer) Bitch (2 entries / 0 absent)
Winner of Special Open White & Black (Landseer) Bitch

Newetta's I Melt Your Heart (Imp Dnk)

Special Open White & Black (Landseer) Bitch Winner

1st Payne's Newetta's I Melt Your Heart (Imp Dnk)
Best White & Black Bitch

"In profile clean cut and I was drawn to her balanced proportions. A striking head that handled well. Good pigment and good clean dentition, She has strength and elegance. Well set on neck to a well laid back shoulder with close elbows. Rib well down and strength to body without coarseness. Tight in loin. The go around was so pleasing. Plenty of drive and a fluid gait of pace, topline held tight. Maturing well. A lot to like. Well deserved place. Well handled."

2nd Leech's Mileoak Dee Day Darling, JW

"A close call in this class. Standing profile was balanced and confident striking head, that handled well. Soft expression to eye, with a glint of mischief. Good clean dentition. Strength in neck but not over done. A well laid shoulder down to deepest of rib. Strong in body with good substance. Loin slightly longer than 1st placed. On her go around she displayed a fluid gait. Very close to call but prefered 1st place outline. Well handled. Lots to like."

SPECIAL AWARD CLASSES

"I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge Special Awards at their Open Show, truly an honour."

Tina Teese

Special Award Junior Dog or Bitch (2 entries / 1 absent)
Winner of Special Award Junior Dog or Bitch

You Are The Reason De Jacshiva (Imp Esp)

Special Award Junior Dog or Bitch Winner

1st Butt's You Are The Reason De Jacshiva (Imp Esp)

"8 months female. Promising puppy showing good breed type and balance, pleasing outline with good bone and substance. Head of good proportions, developing well, soft expression, dark eye. Nice flow to neck into correct lay of shoulder, chest coming along well, good topline and developing chest, correct coat texture. Movement a little puppish, but moves with enthusiasm and promise. Very nice baby, with a good future ahead."

Special Award Post Graduate Dog or Bitch (7 entries / 2 absent)
Winner of Special Award Post Graduate Dog or Bitch

Davistell B'Mian Rapsody of Newfnouveau (A.I.)

Special Award Post Graduate Dog or Bitch Winner

1st Gorvin & Cole's Davistell B'Mian Rapsody of Newfnouveau (A.I.)

"2 years male. Well developed dog, showing good maturity for age, pleasing overall outline. Strong balanced frame with good bone and substance, well proportioned head. Good neck flowing into well laid shoulder, solid topline, good depth to chest, hindquarters showing good muscling. Dense well maintained coat, good steady mover. Promising young dog who should continue to improve with time."

2nd Moore & James' Starnewf Mr Dark Sky, JW

"20 months male. Another lovely example of the breed, very similar attributes to 1st, well balanced, head developing well, well proportioned with that soft expression. Ears well set and compliment the overall appearance, balanced front assembly, topline carried well stood and on the move, another showing lots of promise for the future."

3rd Raybould's Bearhugs Carnegie

"22 months male. Good balance throughout, typical breed type, Good bone and substance for age, moves steadily."

Res Petersone's Starnewf Little Twinkle
VHC Jenkins & Slaughter's Pure Love Kazko Slupski with Mirawaters (Imp Pol)
Special Award Open Dog or Bitch (4 entries / 0 absent)
Winner of Special Award Open Dog or Bitch

Daybreaker's You Give Me The Shivers (Imp Pol)

Special Award Open Dog or Bitch Winner

1st Blahuta's Daybreaker's You Give Me The Shivers (Imp Pol)

"4 years male. A strong well balanced boy, good bone and a masculine outline, good head with strong muzzle and typical expression, complemented by well set ears. Strong neck flowing into well placed shoulders and solid front. Deep chest with good ribbing, firm topline. Coat in immaculate condition. Well muscled hindquarters providing steady balance and solid movement."

2nd Brown's Valhalabears Jibber Jabber

"3 years male. Giving lovely balance, another lovely example of the breed, good bone and substance, pleasing head with kind expression, strong neck into good shoulder placement, strong back and topline held stood and on the move, moved steadily with good reach and drive. Unlucky to meet 1st on the day."

3rd Baldock's Spellbound De La Baie De Pempoul (Imp Fra)

"4.5 years female. Feminine well balanced girl, pleasing outline, typical feminine head and kind expression, neck of good length flowing into correct lay of shoulder, good chest and ribbing, moved well around the ring."

Res Popple's Mileoak Loch Noir, ShCEx