Crufts

JUDGES CRITIQUE FOR SEALYHAM TERRIERS 

CRUFTS 2020 

8th MARCH 

It was a great honour and privilege it was to be invited to judge the breed at Crufts and I wish to convey my thanks to the Crufts Show Committee for inviting me. My sincere thanks to my two wonderful ring stewards who kept things running smoothly. Thanks to all the exhibitors who travelled far and wide with their dogs and gave me some interesting decisions to make. There seemed a lovely atmosphere around the ringside too after a long wait to get started. No exhibitor needs to feel disappointed in their placing as the quality was very good & some decisions were close. On the minus side a lot of grubby teeth! Thank you all for such a wonderful entry, I was delighted with my top winners. My BOB looking great in the group, I was so proud ! 

VD (1)1.Kirst’s, Sutliff’s Yuma: A very well presented male, good sound construction throughout, excellent head and ear placement with a nice dark eye, good body with well laid shoulders, excellent coat, nice topline moved steady & well with drive, pressed hard for the RCC. BV.  

PD(1)1. James’, Nileda Mister Joe: A smart young lad of 10mths,very typical outlook throughout, pleasing head & expression, well set ears, very clean over the neck & shoulders, good body shape, big ribs, nicely rounded hindquarters, topline slightly off at the moment but moved soundly.  

BP. JD (1)1.  Bell’s, Zippor Sleepy Sapphireson At Letara: A little star in the making, oozing quality, just loved him, 15mths with a beautiful head & expression, nice dark eye, great ear set, super length of neck into good shoulders, level topline and everything in proportion, good tail set and carriage with plenty behind, steady and confident on the move with that typical Sealy style and attitude, beautifully presented and trimmed with correct harsh coat & so well handled. Pleased to award him his 2nd CC, I’m sure number 3 is just around the corner. CC & BOB.  

PGD (3) 1. Downie’s, Eleighwater Axel: Male of pleasing type, well balanced all the way through, good outline, nice head proportions, very good front assembly, ribs well sprung, nice depth of body, well-muscled behind giving good strength to quarters, nice hocks, super tail set & carriage, moved round the ring soundly with purpose, very well presented.  

2. Smith’s, Dudwell Hickory Higgins At Grevenia (Imp Deu): A dog full of substance and quality, masculine head flowing into a strong neck and correct topline, deep chest, and nice spring of rib, good muscle tone, on the move was very positive, driving with ease around the ring. 

3.Lee’s, Overbore Semi’s in Russia: A taller boy with a nice head but ears set a little high, good reach of neck, strong spring of rib, good coat, moved ok.  

LD (3)  1.Wonnacott’s, Jacott Dancers Welsh Wizard: A very nice young man in excellent coat & condition with a very pleasing head & expression, nice length to his neck, well proportioned, straight topline with a correct tail set, good hindquarters, stands a little tall, very well presented in excellent coat and well handled, moved really well.  

2. Evans’, Nileda Our Mutual Friend: A very nice type, with a pleasing head, excellent neck & shoulders, good depth of chest, strong quarters, in lovely condition, seemed a little fed up on the move today and have seen him move better. 

3.Gledhill’s, Forlegd Brilliant Bilbo Baggins (Imp Swe): A masculine lad of nice size, good eye, nice hindquarters and bend of stifle, presented in good jacket and handled well.  

OD (3,1)1.Daly & Crockett’s, Ch/Ir Ch Forlegd Xlrate Lightening McQueen At Thornberryhall: Powerfully built male with lots of quality and true terrier spirit, masculine head with dark eye and well placed ears, fair reach of neck, well laid shoulders, big spring of rib, good tail set & strong well-made quarters, kept losing his topline today but moved freely with purpose and drive, well-handled and presented, but not a fan of the trimming style. RCC.  

2.Stamm’s, Ch Dudwell Devil Dempsey Deluxe (ATC DEU): Another very nice type, with excellent head shape and ear placement, excelling in lovely soft expression, correct front & shoulders, good bone, slightly smaller than winner which I prefer but everything in proportion and lots to like, unfortunate to meet 1 today. moved well.  

VB (4,1) 1.Oulton & Fourie’s: Ch Seasmolt Sassy Sunflower of Whooperhill: 7yrs,very well balanced and low to ground feminine bitch, well boned, balanced body proportions, strong hindquarters, nothing in extreme, excellent type, great tail set and carriage, harsh coat, very well presented and moved soundly around the ring. 

2. Trezise-Dundas’, Cibach Carys At Firstwish: 8yrs Super feminine head of good proportions, good mouth & nice expression, well placed shoulders, good length of back, moved soundly, well presented and handled. 

3. Trezise- Dundas, Cibach Cheeky Chops At Firstwish: 9yrs, A bitch of good size and has a pleasing shape which she keeps on the move, slightly longer cast, dark eye and correct mouth, her front is true and has a good topline carrying a good body she has a well set tail. Moved well.                                

JB (2) 1.Lilley’s, Ophelia Of Denmark: A young lady with lots of quality. Larger type than 2 for size, feminine head with a good eye, nice neck leading into excellent shoulders, well ribbed, good hindquarters and topline, coat and presentation needs a little work to get the best from her, moved really well. 

2. Preston’s: Whooperhill Field of Dreams: A sweet young lady of a nice type, correct head & expression, good front assembly and balance, coat still a little soft and trimming presentation needs a touch more work, correct shaped body & tail set. Moved ok.  

PGB (7,2) 1. Wonnacott’s, Jacott Sunshine: A very pretty bitch with lots of pleasing attributes, feminine head with soft kind expression, nice ear placement and lovely dark eye, good reach of neck, correct angulations, good topline which was held on the move, very well balanced, first class presentation and handling. 

2.Courtenay-Warren& Krykunivsky’s: Bullbrit Shady Lady Of Nunneley: A very pleasing young bitch with a well-shaped head, kind expression, good neck and shoulders, good front assembly, well balanced, went happily on the move, super coat & condition, unlucky to meet winner today. 

3.Devonshire’s, Kenaiteen Cascade: Another nice young lady with lots to like, not in her best outfit today but shows lots of promise, nice feminine head with a good eye, good reach of neck and shoulders, good depth to chest, good tail set, very sound in movement. 

LB (3) 1.Trezise-Dundas’, Firstwish Ara: A very nice bitch of good type, very well co-ordinated, good sound construction throughout, feminine head with nice dark eye, good body & bone, moved steady & well. 

2.James‘, Blomendal Cookies’N’Cream: A very nice type with lovely head and expression, good reach of neck and shoulders and nice front assembly, good tail set, very distracted on the moved today. 

3.Devonshire’s, Kenaiteen Cascade.  

OB (4) 1.Lewis’: Ch Nomis New Edition: And what a pretty showgirl she is, presented in sparkling condition, a most lovely feminine head with a nice dark eye, beautiful neck & shoulders, well angulated, good topline and tail set which was held well on the move, excellent coat texture and presentation, good hindquarters which provided very sound movement. well balanced, In top form today BCC. 

2. Tobijanski’s, Ch Zippor Miss Skye: Another fine example from this kennel, She is blessed with beautiful head, pleasing neck & shoulders, good topline, so balanced in outline, very well presented in good jacket, moved out smartly and correctly, unlucky to meet the winner today. RCC 

3.Baotic’s,Int/De/Se/Dk/Nl/Be/Lu/Pl/Hr/Rs/Ro/Lt Just A Secret Amberwheats (ATC Deu) Correct feminine type, low to ground, nicely marked head with a dark eye, nice ear placement, good length of neck on well laid back shoulders, topline lost on occasions & nice tail set, good angulation. Moved with drive.  

JUDGE: MRS DENISE BETTIS