West Of England Ladies Kennel Society

WELKS Championship Show. 25th-28th April 2024

Many thanks for the kind Invitation to judge and Exhibitors for their entries and two very efficient Stewards first time judging for the Society. Always a favourite showground when exhibiting myself.

Euraisers

6030 - Titan Vormund Des Legendes De Retz Kaydanmy (Imp Fra) (Miss K & Miss M Parkinson & Dunhill-Hall) BD BOB

6029 - Albionspitz Burt (Mrs C Cadwallader) RBD

6032 - Albionspitz Mercy Ajw22 (Miss S Watkins) BB

6033 - Albionspitz New Day (Miss S Watkins) RBB

6033 - Albionspitz New Day (Miss S Watkins) BP

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Open Dog

6030 - Titan Vormund Des Legendes De Retz Kaydanmy (Imp Fra) (Miss K & Miss M Parkinson & Dunhill-Hall) 20mths. Striking red on the stand. Good wedge shape to head with well-set ears using them well, skull flat, slightest of stop, black muzzle with good dentition set square with strength of jaws. Eyes of medium oval size with good pigment. Moderate neck, into moderate shoulders of equal angles, elbows fit well to oval chest and good ribbing. Stands on tight oval feet and pasterns. Top line is firm and nice width of loins, strong croup giving good set to tail and carriage. Rear assembly is well muscled and moderate bend of stifle, sound hocks. Harshest and dense undercoat well-presented jacket. Moved in total unison with handler showing a moderate stride retaining balance and shape. BOB

6029 - Albionspitz Burt (Mrs C Cadwallader) 4 ½ yrs Masculine shape on the stand in a dark overlaid jacket. Nice wedge to head with rounded tipped ears. Dark oval eye with good pigment. Muzzle has strength with good dentition. Moderate in neck, slight slope to shoulders, well placed elbows. Chest is of good depth and top line firm loins a shade longer than 1 Good tail set. Moved out showing a moderate striding action a shade close in hock going away today.

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6033 - Albionspitz New Day (Miss S Watkins) Just 6 ½ mths. Feminine shape and make on the stand. Head is developing well skull flat and ears set well and used using alertly. Eye is dark and oval in shape with good pigment. Slightest of stop, muzzle of nice shape with good bite, and dark mask. Neck medium in length fitting into slight slope to shoulders. Chest developing well for depth and width at this stage. Stands on tight feet. Good width to loins and muscling starting to come on thighs. Moderate bend of stifles and neat hocks. Moving was a shade loose in front but this will tighten showing a nice ground cover. Well-presented quality jacket. Shall watch with interest BP RBB.

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6032 - Albionspitz Mercy Ajw22 (Miss S Watkins) 2 ½ yrs. Lovely feminine shape on the stand. Wedge to head with nice ear set, slight stop, and dark oval eye. Muzzle has strength with good bite. Moderate neck into shoulders with good angles. Like a shade more width of chest ample depth and ribbing. Stands on good feet, firm top line and loin’s ample width. Moderate bend of stifles and neat hocks. Moving towards showed lack of chest width for me, on the side gait had a balanced stride. Well-presented jacket. BB.

Fosse Data Systems SPB Utility/Pastoral Stakes 40

6403 - Amorevita Uranus, Breed: Miniature Schnauzer (Mrs J Moorcroft) BL 12 ½ mths. Super outline on the stand in well-presented harsh jacket. Lovely head proportions medium stop strength to muzzle with set square dentition. Eye oval and expressive. Ear set and usage showed alertness. Neck of good length, fitting into well laid shoulders, firm top line and loin’s good spring to ribbing, strong muscling to rear neat hocks. Moving had a positive action moved out with vigour.

6376 - Brown Sugar Lady for Devorasjoy, Breed: Miniature Schnauzer (Mrs D & Mr D Butler) P/S another with good outline in quality well-presented jacket. Good head ratios ears set well and showed alertness. Eye medium and oval shape, muzzle powerful good bite. Neck ~Slight arch and well-fitting shoulders, depth to chest stands on good legs and feet, top line firm with good rear assembly. Moves with balanced positivity all ways.

5966 - Nospar’s Drambuie JW, Breed: Dalmatian (Mrs M & Mr G Pilgrim)

Sybil Churchill Open Stakes (Utility/Pastoral) Dog 23

4824 - Norcis Slippery Jack JW, Breed: Australian Shepherd (Miss S Bothwell) 2yrs R/Merle masculine well boned lad. Lovely ratios to head with good stop, eye of good shape and colour for tone and pigment. Good bite and well-fitting flews. Neck moderate length fits into well laid shoulders good depth to brisket and chest width. Firm top line, and loins nice rear assembly stands on neat hocks. Balanced positive ground cover showing moderate stride. Well presented.

6691 - Saxtead Norbu, Breed: Tibetan Spaniel (Mr N & Ms L Brown & Colaço) 2 ¼ yrs. Masculine size make and shape on the stand. Skull slightly domed, slight stop, muzzle blunt and well cushioned good width of jaws. Dark expressive eye. Moderate neck into firm shoulders. Nice spring to ribbing. Medium in stifle strong hocks. Moved with positivity and balance and proudness.

5138 - Constella Hazy Cosmic Jive JW, Breed: Collie (Smooth) (Mr M & Mrs R Wensley)

Sybil Churchill Open Stakes (Utility/Pastoral) Bitch 27

5338 - Ch. Lisjovia Adagio avec Montmusique JW OSW, Breed: Pyrenean Mountain Dog (Mr C & Mrs K Goodwin) Lovely feminine well boned outline. Quality present biscuit jacket. Super head proportion, muzzle of medium length Almond dark eye well-fitting lids. Strong neck, shoulders are moderate in angles. Stands on good legs and feet. Good depth to brisket firm back. Rear thighs well-muscled and stands on good hocks and double dew claws. Moving had a sound powerful gait covering the ground with ease today,

6376 - Brown Sugar Lady for Devorasjoy, Breed: Miniature Schnauzer (Mrs D & Mr D Butler) Placed 2nd earlier here gave a good performance too.

5597 - Faywaidd Spice, Breed: Welsh Corgi (Cardigan) (Mrs L Siviter)

Young Kennel Club Members Stakes Class (Pastoral/Utility) - A.V. Pastoral 16

5034 - Ch. Gilcoru Wolfblass D'brie, Breed: Briard (Mrs N Rual Keogh) One I have admired several times in the ring. Here ably handled by owner’s daughter India Rose to show off his asset. A fabulous headpiece, broad skull, and muzzle has strength reminiscent of years ago i.e. two bricks, with big set square dentition. Well placed ears and showed lift when alert dark expressive gentle eye. Neck is nicely arched into well laid shoulders standing on straight front legs good feet. Chest has depth and width. Top line is firm with good croup giving correct tail set length and carriage. Rear thighs well-muscled and neat tidy hocks with double dew claws. His movement is effortless with strong balanced ground cover and his handler moved a good pace to get the fluid action from him. Well-presented quality jacket. This young lady handling him today must have a very bright future ahead. Well done shall watch with interest.

4836 - Wispafete Light My Fire, Breed: Australian Shepherd (Miss S & Miss T Gibbons & Blyton) Here another quality Red Super size make and shape and bone on the stand. Lovely width to skull and good ear placements with alert usage. Eye of good colour for overall tone and pigment, muzzle has strength and nice bite. Neck fits into well placed shoulder, chest has depth and width, good ribbing firm top line rear assembly well-muscled and neat tidy hocks. Moving was showing a well-balanced striding action as handler had correct pace and handled very well to get best out. Well done.

4838 - Milwyr Jubilee Concert, Breed: Australian Shepherd (Miss F & Mrs G Harris)

Young Kennel Club Members Stakes Class (Pastoral/Utility) A.V. Utility16

5914 - Kallierbelle Bluebelle, Breed: Dalmatian (Mr, Mrs & Miss Collier) Super size make and shape and balance on the stand. Flat skull with neat fine ears, moderate stop, eyes set well apart, dark oval and expressive. Powerful muzzle with set square teeth. Neck ample length light arching set into well laid shoulders. Neat elbow fit, deep chest and good ribbing Strong loins, well-muscled thighs, angles balance front angles thus giving sound powerful long stride whilst retaining balance and shape. Superb handling well done.

6122 - Ch. Fecimus One of Us, Breed: German Spitz (Klein) (Mrs S Slack) Super feminine compact shape on the stand. Lovely shape to skull and muzzle giving a lovely wedge shape ears, medium stop eyes lovely oval shape dark and so expressive. Neck fits well into shoulders, chest has depth to elbow, ground equal ratios. Top line level high set tail, moderate rear angles and assembly neat hocks. Loved her brisk action true coming towards and away, covers the ground effortlessly. Not surprised she has her title. Expertly handled to bring out her best assets well done.

6708 - Susu Rewrite The Stars for Talistella, Breed: Tibetan Spaniel (Miss E K O'connor)

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