Welsh Kennel Club

Having judged the breed regularly for more than 25 years and having previously awarded CCs on 8 occasions I must say I found this entry not only disappointing in numbers but also somewhat lacking with respect to the overall depth of quality. With just 21 dogs entered, of which 3 were absent, the top winners, who I do consider to be exemplary examples of the breed, had an easy journey to victory. I can only surmise as to the reasons for the low entry received at this show and I do hope and pray that it was not indicative of a decline in the popularity and quality of breed.

VD
NO ENTRIES.

MPD
NO ENTRIES.

PD (1, 0)
1st: CLARK, Ms Jan & SHARP, Mrs Claire & SHARP, Mr Lee AFFILATO YOU CAN BANK ON It, CC & BOB, BP, rising 12 months, pleasing size, correct outline and proportions, quality head with correct planes and strong underjaw, splendid eye shape and placement, well placed ears of correct length and well leathered, ample bone and substance, excellent ribbing, strong loin of correct length, well coupled, front and rear assemblies in complete balance with correct angulation, correct top-line, well set croup, correct tail set and carriage, moved on a balanced stride with a clear impression of power and stamina.

JD (1, 0)
1st: HINTON, Miss Carol INOSTRICANI ON A MISSION, Res CC, 13 months, pleasing specimen from this well-known and highly successful breeder, masculine build and outlook, very pleasing head properties, ample length and expanse of ribbing, strong loin and pleasing couplings, presents a pleasing silhouette on the move as well as when stacked, moved freely on an elastic gait but going just a shade close at the rear.

PGD
NO ENTRIES.

LD (2, 0)
1st: COLLETT, Mr I STAGERUN MATTEO, well grown with a masculine appearance, fair head, steady mover, length of back not quite ideal and a little soft in condition.
2nd: LEA, Mrs L A PICCOLONOCE CANDY’S COSMO, pleasing head, eye and expression, typical outline and proportions, active mover but gait could have been more breed specific, tail carriage when moving detracted from his outline and coat not at its best.

OD (3, 0)
1st: BARRATT, Miss W PICCOLONOCE MONTY BOJANGLE, pleasing symmetry of proportions in profile, good size with ample bone and substance, typical head, eye and expression, would have preferred more depth and fill of fore-chest, good profile gait but moving too close at when going away.
2nd: COLLETT, Mr I STAGERUN KESTREL, pleasing size, bone and substance, typical head, correct body proportions with desired height to length ratio, pleasing rib, active mover but would have preferred a better impression of power and drive from hindquarters.
3rd: GILL, Mrs Catherine & GILL, Mr Thomas ShCh TESTAVERDE ENRICO CARUSO DEL JOCAGIL

VB
NO ENTRIES.

MPB
NO ENTRIES.

PB (1, 0)
1st: SHARP, Mr L & SHARP, Mrs Claire AFFILATO IT HAD TO BE YOU, Res CC, litter mate of the BOB winner, full of promise and a fine example of the breed, super head, eye and expression, ideal symmetry of outline and body proportions, well grown with deep and powerful body, excellent ribbing and couplings, well set croup with correct tail set and carriage, moves well with the required breed specific gait, pushed her dam hard for the CC.

JB (2, 0)
1st: SANDY, Mr M INOSTRICANI SKY’S THE LIMIT AT MILISIMO, from the same litter as the reserve best male, shows the hallmarks of her breeding with much to like and little to criticise, well-constructed, divergent head planes, desired gentle expression, could have been a little more confident on the move.
2nd: DAVIES, Mrs Barbara & DAVIES, Mr Mark MONTECANI’S RIVA’S MEMORIES AM CARTREFYSPIN, rising 18 months, presents with a typical outline and well proportioned body, pleasing head properties, has a kind expression, active on the move, could have a slightly better fill of fore-chest.

PGB (1, 0)
1st: ANDERSON, Mrs J & MAYNE, Miss L ANNILANN TEMPTRESS DEL MICHIAMO JW, pleasing head properties, good eye and expression, super temperament, strong underjaw, well-muscled neck, would have preferred a little more fill of fore-chest and a tad long cast, moves freely on a long stride.

LB (6, 2)
1st: KRUGLOW, Ms Philippa AMBERELLIE ROSANNA, pleases for size, typical outline and proportions, well ribbed, correct top-line, fair balance of construction, well-muscled quarters, a shade plain in head and not giving her all on the move today.
2nd: CHALLANDS, Mr M ANNILANN MISS BIG GIRL SPANX JW, pleasing head properties, well up on the leg, ample bone and substance, good ribbing, good coat, correct set of croup with pleasing tail carriage, a shade long in couplings, energetic mover.
3rd: LEA, Mrs L A PICCOLONOCE VANILLA CRUNCH
Res: DAVIES, Mrs Barbara & DAVIES, Mr Mark VALESKA VD TURFHOEVE AM CARTREFYSPIN (imp NLD).

OB (5, 0)
1st: SHARP, Mr L & SHARP, Mrs Claire ShCh AFFILATO ALL ABOUT ME JW, CC, have previously done her well at group level and found no reason to change my opinion of her today, presents a most pleasing picture on the stack, copybook head, eye and expression, ideal symmetry of outline and proportions, ample depth and strength of body, balanced construction, moves on an impressive breed typical gait and now has passed on her type and quality to her progeny.
2nd: LONGSTAFF, Mrs Carol KEVARDHU LIFE OF RYLEA, a worthy competitor at this level with many positive breed attributes, grand head, excellent overall make and shape, ample bone and substance, pleasing coat density and texture, pleasing profile gait, just a shade close when viewed from the rear.
3rd: ANDERSON, Mrs J & MAYNE, Miss L SOSTELI SONGBIRD DEL MICHIAMO.