2008 Condensed!
As we draw to a close of yet another year - Newlaithe has had simply a fantastic 2008
Not only did we campaign Just Stunning to her Championship crown, amassing a total of 5 CCs and 3 Reserve CCs this year, she also finished off the year as the TOP WINNING RED BITCH in the UK - an achievement which we are thrilled with - this has qualified her for the 2009 Boxer Event (Boscars) held in March to which we look forward to attending
Just Stunning's half brother Newlaithe On Target JW successfully gained his Junior Warrant, 2 Reserve CCs and his Show Certificate of Merit Award
Their mother Louie Lila won the prestigious award of Dam of Merit - for producing progeny winning Green Cards in the year
Designed for Looks although only very lightly shown at the beginning of the year (making way for Just Stunning) still gained one CC - totaling 6 Challenge Certificates and 5 Reserve Challenge Certificates for Newlaithe this year - which resulted in Newlaithe being third place for Top Kennel (and as the Top 2 are both brindle kennels) Top Winning Red Kennel 2008
We have had over 80 placings at CH Show level (over 30 were first prizes) and over 80 places at Open/Limit Shows
At Club Shows we have been Best in Show twice, Reserve Best in Show three times, several Best Bitch, Reserve Best Bitch and Reserve Best Dog awards. We have also been awarded Best Puppy in Show three times, Best Puppy Dog several times, Best Puppy Bitch and two Reserve Best Puppy in Show awards
In the all Breed Open Shows we have had numerous Best of Breeds followed by Working Group 1 four times, Group 2 twice, Group 3 and Group 4 placings with two Reserve Best in Shows and one Best in Show
We have also had a Yearling Stakes Dog Winner at Championship Show level
In total there are 12 Newlaithe dogs qualified for Crufts 2009
Other people with Newlaithe dogs have had a very good year too and we wish each and everyone of them the greatest of success for 2009
We have just had a great year and look forward to starting all over again on January 1st 2009!!
On a sadder note we had to say goodbye to ‘Bella' Kreusevint Dancing with Newlaithe, who sadly lost her battle with a severe kidney disorder in November - owned and loved by Pauline Taylor and handled by Newlaithe - sadly missed
December 2008
December 30th - NSFKA Open Show
What a wonderful end to the year - yet again at Newark (it has become my second home!)
Our judge was Breed Specialist Mrs Marjorie Calland who awarded Newlaithe On Target JW ShCM first in Open followed by Best of Breed
In the Group, judged by Mr A Chappell we were delighted with WORKING GROUP 1
December 28th - Ashbourne Open Show
Newark again - a little warmer today or maybe its just becoming normal!!
Our Breed judge today was Mr Tom Johnston (Feldkirk) who awarded Newlaithe On Target JW first in Open followed by Best of Breed
In a large Group, also judged by Mr Tom Johnston, Newlaithe On Target JW took Working Group 2
This has given us the last 4 points needed to be awarded he Show Certificate of Merit now making him
Newlaithe On Target JW ShCM
December 27th - Sleaford District Canine Open Show
The last 3 shows of the year are at Newark - lovely and COLD!
Our breed judge was Sandra Braithwaite who awarded Newlaithe On Target JW a lovely first in Open followed by Best of Breed
In the Group, judged by Richard Kinsley, we were thrilled with Working Group 2
December 20th -
Darwen Open Show
An all breed Open show today judged by Mr Jeff Horswell who awarded Newlaithe On Target JW first in Open followed by Best of Breed
December 13th - LKA CH Show
A change of judge today - originally should have been Mr Albert Wight but due to an injury was replaced with Derek Smith
Newlaithe On Target JW took third in Yearling and CH Newlaithe Just Stunning ShCM third in Open
We are thrilled that this has taken CH Newlaithe Just Stunning ShCM
(based on points won throughout the year at Championship Shows) to the
Top Winning Red Bitch for 2008
Also today Signature by Newlaithe held her head high in a class of 15 to take reserve place, sadly not a qualifying place for Crufts. However, not to be disheartened Signature was also entered in the Puppy Stakes and out of an entry of 115 (yes you read that right one hundred and fifteen dogs) took 5th place - what a fantastic result - especially as she is only just 6 months old
Well Done to the Mewett's and to Vicky for handling her so well
December 7th - Cotswold Boxer Club SH Show
A long trek today down to Malvern in the dark - and extremely cold - the things we do!!
Our dog judge was Mrs Wendy Mitchell who awarded Newlaithe On Target JW reserve in a very strong Yearling class and Magical Trick third in Under-Graduate
The bitch judge was Mrs Helen Banks - we were delighted with second in Open Bitch with CH Newlaithe Just Stunning ShCM only beaten by the CC and Best in Show Winner
November 2008
November 22nd - West Torrington Open Show
A local show today at Newark - unfortunately our Judge, Mrs Linda Box, broke down en-route and was unable to make it so Mr Robin Serle, a very well respected all-rounder, stepped in on the day
He awarded Newlaithe On Target JW first in Open followed by Best of Breed
In the large Working Group, judged by Mrs Alyson King, she awarded Newlaithe On Target JW - WORKING GROUP 4
November 15th - South Wales CH Show
The Newlaithe Team did not show this weekend as Christine had the honour of judging the Bitches
Christine awarded Linda Carnaby's Faerdorn Dusted over Tartarian the Bitch CC (her first to date) and the Reserve CC to Bell's Baibea Stare If Ya One 'T' at Surfstone
Christine's co-Judge Mrs Val Pack-Davison (Dogs) awarded Phelps' Very Attracted to Newlaithe first in Novice - keeping the Newlaithe name alive for the day
November 8th - South Western CH Show
What a wonderful day under the very respected all-rounder Mr Frank Kane - he was judging the dogs and awarded Magical Trick reserve in Graduate and Newlaithe On Target JW first in a very strong Yearling class. In the challenge he also pulled Newlaithe On Target JW into his final 3 only to be beaten by two top winning Champions - we are just thrilled
Unfortunately our girls were both in Open and did not make any placings - the judge for the Bitches was Mr Arthur Fry (Australia)
November 2nd - Working & Pastoral CH Show
A long trek up to Scotland for this CH Show judged by Keith Jump - it was a beautiful sunny day which changed as soon as we hit the English borders on the way home!
He awarded Newlaithe On Target JW second in Yearling and CH Newlaithe Just Stunning ShCM VHC in Open
October 2008
October 26th - Midland Counties CH Show
What a nice change to be indoors in the dry and the warmth!
Our breed judge was Mr Kevin Young (Sunkap) who awarded CH Newlaithe Just Stunning ShCM third in Open
October 19th - Hillsboro Canine Society Open Show
A local Open Show today where Newlaithe On Target JW won Post Graduate under Mr Drummond - in the Challenge he then went on to take BEST OF BREED
As this was not judged on the Group system, it was all Best of Breeds in together at the end of the Show for Best in Show judged by Mr M Armstrong (Bitcon)
We were delighted when he awarded Newlaithe On Target JW
RESERVE BEST IN SHOW
October 18th - London & Home Counties Boxer Club CH Show
A long trek today to Guildford where our judges were Mr Ian Basnett (Dogs) and Mrs Maureen Wragg (Bitches)
Newlaithe On Target JW took third in Yearling dog and Magical Trick won Graduate Dog. In the Challenge he also made the final 5 for the Challenge Certificate
In the Bitches Dancing with Newlaithe took second in Graduate and CH Newlaithe Just Stunning ShCM third in Open
October 12th - The Mancunian Boxer Club Open Show
A Club Open show
today where the Judge was Mrs Pam Freeman (Testwood), she awarded Magical Trick from Newlaithe third in Graduate, Newlaithe On Target JW first in Post Graduate and Dancing with Newlaithe third in Graduate
October 11th - White Rose Canine Society Open Show
A very local Open show today (literally 10 minutes from home!)
Our Judge was Mrs J Cairns who awarded Newlaithe On Target JW second in Graduate followed by Reserve Best of Breed
October 5th - The Northern Boxer Club Limit Show
A local Breed Club Show for us held at Harworth, Blyth
Our Judge today was Mr Bob Cross who awarded Newlaithe On Target JW first in Yearling Dog and Magical Trick third in Open Dog
In the Challenge Newlaithe On Target JW took Reserve Best Dog and Reserve Best in Show
October 4th - The Trent Boxer Club CH Show
What a day - a fantastic entry for this show (286 entries) held at Newark where our Judges were Mrs Lesley Wearing (Miofrey) for Dogs and Mr A Palacin (Spain) for the Bitches
Newlaithe On Target JW won a fantastic Yearling Class (14 entries) and Magical Trick second in Graduate (14 entries)
Dancing with Newlaithe took VHC in Graduate Bitch (15 entries) and CH Newlaithe Just Stunning ShCM won a fantastic Open Bitch Class (11 entries)
In the Challenge Newlaithe On Target JW put on a sterling performance but sadly no more
In the Bitch Challenge CH Newlaithe Just Stunning ShCM took the BITCH CC (her fifth) and then took BEST IN SHOW
Thanks to both judges for a wonderful day - pictured here with Judges Mr Palacin and Mrs Lesley Wearing
It was also a good day for CH Newlaithe Just Stunning ShCM's Sire CH Hilthorn Gold Blend who looked fantastic at almost 10 years old and won Best Veteran Dog and then Best Veteran in Show
September 2008
Derby County
Down to Newark for an Open Show where our judge was Mr Stuart Copeland, who awarded Newlaithe On Target JW second in Yearling
September 18th - Driffield CH Show
A local show WITHOUT mud - almost forgotten what they are like!!
Our breed judge was Mrs Amanda Jinks who awarded Newlaithe On Target JW fifth in Yearling, Newlaithe Raise My Game for Siacybox an excellent second in Post Graduate (Simon, Razor's usual handler was unable to attend the show so I stepped in) - and this qualified him for Crufts
CH Newlaithe
Just Stunning ShCM won Open bitch and then took the BITCH CC (her fourth to date)
In the Yearling Stakes Newlaithe On Target JW took a very good second under Mr Killilea
September 13th - Darlington CH Show
One of my favourite shows but mud follows me at present so it was not good underfoot - hey ho
In the breed our Judge was Mrs Margaret Cook who awarded Newlaithe On Target JW second in Post Graduate and CH Newlaithe Just Stunning ShCM third in Open
Our star for today was Pure Illusion over Newlaithe (sired by Faerdorn Conjuror at Newlaithe), who won her Junior Class and went on to win Reserve Best Bitch - huge congratulations to Sarah and the beautiful Flo.
More news from Sarah - in the Reserve Best Stakes (a special put on by Darlington) Pure Illusion took second place - what a great day they had
In the Champion Stakes, CH Designed for Looks by Newlaithe made a rare appearance and took fourth out of a strong large entry
The girls, CH Designed for Looks and CH Newlaithe Just Stunning ShCM won the Brace Class
Newlaithe On Target JW won the Working & Pastoral Yearling Dog Stakes and then went on to win Best Yearling Stakes Working & Pastoral overall for the day - we even get our picture in the paper so watch out for that!
September 6th - Richmond CH Show
A very muddy event for our Judge Mrs Jean Watson - as I was working on my own at the Show we only entered CH Newlaithe Just Stunning ShCM who took reserve in Open
August 2008
August 30th - City of Birmingham CH Show
What a great day - a local (ish) show at Stoneleigh where our judge was Breed Specialist Mr David Spencer
Newlaithe On Target JW won Graduate dog and then in the Challenge took the
RESERVE DOG CC - which we are just over the moon about
CH Newlaithe Just Stunning ShCM won Open bitch and then in the Challenge also took the
RESERVE BITCH CC
What a great day - 2 dogs entered 2 dogs won their classes and 2 Reserve CCs
To top it all the Dog CC Winner, and Best of Breed, took Working Group One so Newlaithe On Target JW was the next best male boxer to the Working Group winner - sounds good!!
Just to make this sound even better our Best of Breed Boxer (CH Winuwuk Lust At First Sight) went on to win Reserve Best in Show
Critique from City of Birmingham CH Show (David Spencer)
Graduate Dog: Beardsell & Van-Beck’s Newlaithe On Target, really fell for this br/w & my notes say square, square, square, Boxery head with correct skull to muzzle ratio, expressive dark eye & good mouth, beautifully crested neck simply flows into deep square compact body with level flat topline, gun-barrel front with ample forechest, high tailset, muscular well turned hindend giving scopy movement. RCC
Critique from City of Birmingham CH Show (David Spencer)
Quality class topped by three worthy champions. 1 Beardsell & Van-Beck’s Newlaithe Just Stunning, sparkling r/w fully justifying her name. By now a champion & rightly so. Absolutely square, exemplifying short coupling, super head with velvety pigmentation, neck, topline, angulations all about right, can’t do anything else but stand foursquare. Made well to move well. RCC
August 24th - SKC
A very very long trek up to Edinburgh where our Judge was Mrs Judy Alton (Tarpen)
Newlaithe On Target JW took reserve in Yearling Dog and Newlaithe Just Stunning ShCM won Open Bitch
In the Challenge we were thrilled to take the BITCH CC - her third and crowning one making her the latest UK Champion
Now CH Newlaithe Just Stunning ShCM
August 21st - Frechville (Sheffield) & District Canine Society
It was great today to go to Newark for an All-Breed Open Show, with all the CH Shows currently on haven't been for a few months
Our Judge today was Mrs S Mycroft (Supeta) who awarded Newlaithe On Target JW with first in Post Graduate followed by BEST OF BREED
In the Working Group, again judged by Mrs Mycroft, we were absolutely thrilled to take WORKING GROUP 1
Sadly no further however we had plenty of support from many exhibitors and spectators both in the Group and in the final for Best In Show - which was just fantastic
Special thanks to Mrs Mycroft who said Boyd (Newlaithe On Target JW) was 'Something Special'
* * * * ! ! ! MORE FANTASTIC NEWS ! ! ! * * * *
Confirmation has been received that Louie Lila at Newlaithe has been awarded joint Dam of Merit
This prestigious award is from The British Boxer Club and we look forward to receiving our official award at The Boxer Event in 2009
August 16th - Welsh Kennel Club CH Show
In the middle of Wales there is Builth Wells - this is always one of the worst journeys in the entire year!
Our Judge today was Mrs Sue Pollock-Yule, once again awarding CCs for the first time
Magical Trick, once again handled by the youngest member of Team Newlaithe (John), took VHC in junior, Newlaithe On Target JW third in Graduate and Newlaithe Just Stunning ShCM won Open Bitch
The day before our Show we went to a Companion Show held at the same venue where Magical Trick took second in a very large all breed Junior class, Designed for Looks and Newlaithe Just Stunning ShCM second in the pair most alike, Designed for Looks reserve in the dog the judge would most like to take home and our star for the day was Magical Trick (being the operative word) and John in Best Trick! The pair wowed the crowd with their footballing skills - with Magical Trick heading the ball back EVERY time to John to win the class hands down!
August 10th - Bournemouth CH Show
Another long trek down to Bournemouth where our Judge was Mrs Meg Purnell-Carpenter (awarding CCs for the first time in Boxers)
Magical Trick once again took first in Junior, with Newlaithe On Target JW second in Graduate
Newlaithe Just Stunning ShCM took reserve in Open
Magical Trick also made the cut for the Junior Stakes
August 4th - Paignton CH Show
A long journey today to Exeter where, for once, the weather held out for our day!
Our judge was Mr Gerald Mitchell, he awarded Newlaithe On Target JW first in an excellent Yearling class, and Magical Trick first in Novice Dog
Dancing with Newlaithe a good reserve in a very strong Post Graduate Bitch class and Newlaithe Just Stunning ShCM VHC in Open
Magical Trick also took second, under Jeff Luscott in the Memorial Junior Stakes and then VHC in the PetPlan Junior Stakes under Mrs Jill Peak
Overseas news in from the World Show 2008, held in Stockholm
Magic Dust over Newlaithe (sired by Faerdorn Conjuror at Newlaithe) was awarded Excellent in her Junior class of over 20 bitches - as this was her first outing at just 12 months old we are thrilled with her result and wish Ove Nilsen (Hasseldalen Boxers) and family all the best for future shows
Her critique on the day read 'Excellent type, very beautiful, dark eyes, good outline, good neck and topline, good chest, very good angles, very good head'
July 2008
* * * * ! ! ! FANTASTIC NEWS ! ! ! * * * *
Newlaithe On Target has been awarded his JUNIOR WARRANT by The Kennel Club
He is now Newlaithe On Target JW
July 26th - Leeds CH
A nice local show today where our Judge was Doreen Greaves (Barbarossa) who awarded Newlaithe On Target second in Graduate behind the Reserve Dog CC winner, Magical Trick, handled by John, took reserve in Junior Dog, Dancing with Newlaithe reserve in Graduate Bitch and our star for today was Newlaithe Just Stunning ShCM who won a fantastic Open Bitch class. In the challenge she then took the BITCH CC and last but not least in the challenge against the Dog took BEST OF BREED, sadly we missed the Group
Newlaithe Hot Heels, in partnership with and handled by Arthur Ainsworth won Post Graduate Bitch and was also in the final 4 for the Bitch CC - well done Arthur
Critique from Leeds CH Show (Doreen Greaves)
Beardsell& Van-Beck's Newlaithe Just Stunning, & she really is, have seen & admired her across the ring, elegant r/w, super clean head when viewed at all angles, correct jaw & bite, strong straight teeth, evident chin, well padded muzzle dark expressive eyes, long arched neck sweeping from her head to a straight back, & to her tail, depth of brisket & tuck-up with good forechest, good bone, stunning outline on her toes all the time. CC, her 2nd , & BOB
July 17th - East of England
A wonderful day today at Peterborough, where our Judge was Breed Specialist, Sandra Carter
Newlaithe On Target won Graduate Dog and in the Challenge took the RESERVE DOG CC
Absolutely thrilled with this and received many comments from various exhibitors and spectators ring side saying he looked fantastic which is always good to know and to them thank you very much - it is much appreciated
In the girls Dancing with Newlaithe took reserve in Graduate and Newlaithe Just Stunning ShCM won Open Bitch - another great result
CH Designed for Looks went into the Champion Stakes with an entry of 43 and although unplaced made it into the final 8 which was a good result
We also took part in the Brace, which due to the enormous prize money on offer, had an entry of 33 - the girls, Newlaithe Just Stunning ShCM and CH Designed for Looks did not let the side down and took reserve place (behind Huskies & Malamutes) and earned a nice £40 - helps towards the cost of the fuel to get to the show!!
Critique from East of England CH Show (Sandra Carter)
Graduate Dog: Beardsell & Van-Beck's Newlaithe On Target, at just 18 months this youngster has a stunning outline, beautiful head of correct proportions, kind expression, good mouth, lovely crested neck, good angulation of shoulder, strong firm topline, bang on tailset, straight front, good feet, correct height on foreleg, strong driving quarters, short back, covered the ground with ease, asked for & got the RCC
July 12th - National Working
An easy show again today with only 2 entered
In the heart of the Malvern Wells where our Judge was Mr Stuart Mallard (Tuckles)
Newlaithe On Target took a very good second in Graduate Dog and Newlaithe Just Stunning ShCM VHC in Open Bitch
July 6th - South Wales CH Show
In the beautiful wet, cold and windy country of Wales today!!
Our breed Judge today was Mr Steve Hare (Jimbren) he awarded Newlaithe On Target first in Junior followed by Reserve Best Dog (almost a Reserve CC but as we don't have CCs allocated at this show not quite! Also only beaten by a Champion so very pleased with his result)
Newlaithe On Target also took reserve place in the Junior Stakes class judged by Mrs Meg Purnell-Carpenter
Sadly CH Designed for Looks wasn't too well today and although entered in the Champion Stakes decided best not to show her so an easy day with just one dog!
June 2008
June 26th - Windsor CH Show
In the Queens Gardens - not quite the place were you would expect your purse, mobile and other items to be stolen - hey ho!!
Our breed judge today was Mrs Brenda Groves - Jimbren
She awarded Newlaithe On Target fifth in Graduate which he only just made after being short-listed in the Junior Stakes class
CH Designed For Looks also short-listed in the Champion Stakes
Newlaithe Just Stunning ShCM and CH Designed For Looks took second place in their first Brace Stakes of the year
June 22nd - Blackpool CH Show
Oh dear - what a nightmare for everyone today
Gusts of winds up to 72 miles per hour by 2.30pm - leading to the Show Management having to cancel the show
This is a shot of the Best in Show Tent that had been held up by 4 Tractors in the morning but eventually gave way in the afternoon - all fellow Boxer Exhibitors made it safely out of our tent however news in afterwards that it didn't last much longer and was in the air
Sadly there were some casualties within the Show but as yet don't know to what degree (believed to be in the catering department)
Prior to the show ending we had shown Newlaithe On Target who was VHC in Yearling, Magical Trick reserve in Graduate and CH Newlaithe Look At Me a good third in Open Dog
Dancing with Newlaithe had been seen in Yearling but that is when we were told to leave so the Judge never got to place his dogs
What a bad day for all concerned
June 14th - Border Union CH Show
A long trek this weekend to Kelso where our Judge was Ruth Perrett
Newlaithe On Target made the cut in a very large strong Post Graduate class (at only 17 months) and So Attractive took third in Junior
Newlaithe On Target in the ring at Border Union
Photo courtesy of Sue Malcolm (Andsum)
More news from Pure Illusion
At Honley Agricultural, Pure Illusion (sired by Faerdorn Conjuror at Newlaithe) won her class followed by another BEST OF BREED and WORKING GROUP 3
Well done to both Sarah and Flo yet again :o)
June 10th - Three Counties CH Show
Down to Malvern today where our judge was Miss Lynn Mair (Glenauld)
Newlaithe On Target made the cut in Junior Dog, CH Newlaithe Look At Me reserve in Open, Dancing with Newlaithe reserve in Yearling, CH Designed for Looks second in Open behind the CC winner and our star for the day (who hasn't been shown for a while) So Attractive winning a very strong Junior class
News from Pure Illusion
At Westmoorland Open Show, Pure Illusion (sired by Faerdorn Conjuror at Newlaithe) won her class followed by another BEST OF BREED and WORKING GROUP 3
Well done to both Sarah and Flo yet again :o)
June 8th - Ashfeld Open Show
A local show today in Nottingham where our Breed judge was Mr Barry Orr (N Ireland)
Easy day today as only entered Newlaithe On Target, who won the Junior class and went on to win BEST OF BREED
In a strong, large Working Group, judged by Mrs Fran Kay, Newlaithe On Target took
WORKING GROUP 1
Thank you to both judges for thinking so highly of 'Boyd'
June 1st - Southern Counties CH Show
All the way to Newbury today but not quite as far to travel as our Judge Mr Piet Rossenboom (Belgium)
Newlaithe On Target was second in a very strong Junior Dog class, and very happy to say his spookiness completely disappeared, Magical Trick won Maiden Dog and CH Newlaithe Look At Me, making a rare appearance was third in another strong Open Class
Dancing with Newlaithe took third in Yearling qualifying her for Crufts 2009 with Newlaithe Just Stunning ShCM, in her very first Open class at a CH Show took fourth place beating Champions along the way!
Newlaithe Lilibet with Paxis took a fantastic second place in Post Graduate (with the highest entry for the day!) - and fantastic news for The Mewett's and Betsy as not only did this mean qualifying for Crufts 2009 but also the winner of the class took the Bitch CC meaning Betsy challenged for the Reserve CC - even though it wasn't her day today she looked fantastic - well done to Vicky & Bets (and John & Bernie for their total support)
Magical Trick in the ring
Photo courtesy of Jonathon Boardman (Bonobo)
