South Wales Kennel Association

Veteran Dog:

1st: Ch Amarantos Tobin (Mrs. Humphreys). This 8-year-old dog came into the ring with a smart attitude, alert and attentive to his handler. His dainty, compact, well-rounded skull and muzzle are moderately short, and he has dark eyes, large flaring ears, and set well. He has the correct scissors bite, a slightly arched neck, a straight front, and good angulations. He moved well and more, especially in the challenge with his correct tail carriage and level topline. I was happy to award him the reserve dog cc.

2nd: Marneyjay Tiny Timothy VW (Mrs. Skinner) This 11-year-old boy is enjoying himself in the ring for his age. His small and compact, Quite spirited in the ring, lovely head, large dark eyes, large flaring ears, and set well. Shoulders well laid, moved ok with good tail carriage.

Minor Puppy Dog:

1st: Sundance Kid Secret of Angels at Chantaydan (Imp Sk) (Miss Taylor) This 6-month-old boy is small and dainty. His beautifully balanced and well-schooled for his age. well-rounded head, muzzle is moderately short, nice dark rounded eyes, correct scissors bite, well-set ears, straight front,  moderate angulations, Neat front and back movement with good level topline.

Puppy Class:

1st: Rubyanlo Tommy Hilfiger of Talocan (MIss D Gilling) 9-month-old boy, nice size and shape, attentive to his handler, nice saucy expression, with a nice apple dome skull, nice round dark eyes with dark rims, correct dentition, moving briskly around the ring, with a nice straight front and good angulation and he maintained his topline all throughout.

2nd: Rubyanlo Dream Boy (Mr. N & Mrs. L Todd-McCoid) This puppy is slightly bigger and a bit longer in the body than I preferred. But he has a lovely rounded apple dome head with round dark eyes and a dark nose. A Lovely silky coat texture. Moved ok with his nice tail carriage. I just prefer the movement of 1st.

Junior Dog:

1st: Trefnanney Thomas Hardy (Mrs. S Hughes) 9-month-old boy with a nice size and shape, lovely head with a saucy expression, nice arched neck, with a straight front with a fine bone, lovely silky coat texture, he maintained his topline on the moved while carrying his tail nicely. 

2nd: Mujerosab Lucky for me JW ( Mrs. A Skinner) I like his size and shape, his small and compact, lovely head with round eyes, good ears size, and well set.  nicely arched neck, correct dentition, good angulation, and moved well. he has a solid topline on the moved.  I just prefer the front movement and the tail carriage of 1.

Post Graduate:

1st: Chamtaydan Veni Vidi Vici JW Slo Jch (Miss C Taylor) This boy is slightly bigger than I prefer, presented well with his lovely coat with the correct texture, appealing head with his round dark eyes, a dark nose, well-sprung ribs, tidy front, nice level topline and he moved smartly in the ring.

2nd: Return to Senda at Gustafski (Mrs. H. Skivington) This is slightly bigger than I prefer to. He has a nice head with appealing dark eyes, moderate bone with a straight front, and good angulations, he also carries his tail nicely and maintains his topline on the move.

Limit Dog:

1st: Keep on Shining Secret of Angels at Chantaydan(Imp Svk) (Miss Taylor) 5-year-old boy, small and compact and was presented well in his long silky coat, Attractive head with round eyes, good reach of neck with a large ruff, large flaring ears and his using it well, straight front, moved well and moved well. His tail carriage is slightly tight for my preference hence he lost his chance for the top awards.

2nd: Hollichi Halo JW (Mrs. K Hollister) 2-year-old boy with a nice apple dome head and large round dark eyes that are well set apart. Good earset, tidy front, well-sprung ribs, good tail set and carriage, moved well with a level topline. I just preferred the overall structure and appearance of 1.

Open Dog: 

1st: Ch Rubyanio Close Call (Mr. N & Mrs. L Todd-Mccoid) This boy stands in class as he oozes good qualities. He has a nice size and shape with a very appealing apple dome head that compliments his round dark eyes and Large flaring ears that are well set too. Presented well in his lovely silky coat texture. He had correct scissors bite, a moderate neck with a straight front, and good angulations that drive his move with a brisk and forceful action, On top of it, his topline was solid throughout his performance and carried his tail perfectly. pleased to award him Dog Cc and BOB. Proud to see him shortlisted in the Toy Group.

2nd: Grc Grc Daigo Red Charlie (Mr. A Karapanagiotidis). This boy is small and nicely shaped. He also has the correct head shape, with lean cheeks and jaws. The muzzle is moderately short, with a straight front and fine bone, good ribcage, and moderate neck. He moved well, but his tail is letting him down today as it is not keeping up at all times.

Good Citizen Dog Scheme:

1st: Tyssul Awel Y Mynydd (Mrs. Skinner) This lovely dog, is so alert and smart in the ring, really in tune with his handler, has a good earset, nice reach of neck, round eyes, fine bone with a straight front, moved smartly around the ring maintaining his topline throughout.

Veteran Bitch:

1st: Chinhgra Pearly Button (Mrs. S & Mr. P Graham) 7-year-old girl, with a pretty head and expression that complements her right ear placement, She has a lovely head, correct bite, good tail set, and carriage. Moved well.

Minor Puppy Bitch:

1st: Dorenty Textututango (Miss D Entwistle) This 8-month-old girl, is nicely constructed for her age, nice size with a lovely shape, an apple dome skull, and dark round eyes, moderate length of neck and she uses it well, good front assembly, moderate angulations and she moved freely with confidence and she maintained her topline well with a correct tail carriage.

2nd: Flickan Angel's Spirit (Mrs. P A Jones) This is also a beautiful puppy with a lovely head complimenting her round dark eyes, and ears are well placed. She has good dentition, fine bone with nice straight forelegs, has a lovely coat for his age, and moved well too but I just prefer the overall shape of 1.

Puppy Bitch:

1st: Flickan Flapjack (Mrs. P. Jones) 10-month-old girl with so much to like about for her age, she's small and dainty, lovely head and expression with a moderately short muzzle. Nice reach of neck, good coat, straight front, moved soundly with confidence in the ring and with a firm topline. Pleased to award her the Best puppy.

2nd: Dorenty Textututango (Miss D Entwistle) see minor puppy class...I just prefer the overall performance of 1 but both puppies are oozing with good qualities.

Junior Bitch:

1st: Lykath's Light of Eerendil in Pixels (Mrs. L Cater) Just over a year-old girl, with a feminine head and with lovely dark eyes, moderate length of neck, Pleasing straight forearm, good ribbing, level topline and sound on the moved

2nd: Misty Meadow's Morning Glory (Ms. K Bielena) This young bitch has a nice size and shape, lovely head and expression, moderate neck, Good straight front, deep brisket, correct tail carriage, level topline on the moved. 

Post Graduate Bitch:

1st: Lykath's Light of Earendil in Pixels (Mrs. L. Cater) Appealing young girl of good height and length, face and head of correct dimensions and showing dark eye color, straight front with a depth of chest and tight feet, Good coat,  nice level topline and she moved freely in the ring.

2nd: Lykath's Laura Thyme in Pixels (Mrs. L Cater) This girl has a lovely feminine head and sweet expression, round eyes, good dentition, good ribcage, good ear size, and set well. moved ok.

Limit Bitch:

1st: Zuvans Cover Girl (Mr. J Parker) This 3-year-old girl is eye-catching as she enters the ring. She is beautifully presented and in her lovely coat. She is well-proportioned, she's not too long and not too short in body length. Nice apple dome skull and she has a pretty head with expressive round dark eyes, her muzzle is moderately short, has good ear placement, and uses it well to her advantage. Correct bite. Good length of neck into well-laid shoulders, straight front, and moderate angulations. She moved soundly in the ring with confidence and carried her tail correctly. Everything about her was no exaggeration hence with no hesitance, I  awarded her the bitch cc.

2nd: Rubyanlo Showens Stjarna JW (Mr. N & Mrs. L Todd-Mccoid) Another Girl that oozes good qualities, She has a nice clear outline, also has a nice feminine head with a correct skull, lovely round dark eyes with a nice large flaring ear, good length of neck, correct scissors bite, straight front, good angulations and she also strides out well in the ring with a solid level topline, there's so much to like also to this girl but I prefer the overall shape of 1, although I was considering her for a top award too. 

Open Bitch:

1st: Ch Monicachi Queen of Diamonds JW (Mr. L Day) This girl came to the ring with her full attention to her handler, she was smart and alert at all times. She has a correct apple dome skull, lovely round dark eyes, and a well set large flaring ears that are well feathered, which gives her that beautiful head expression. slightly arched neck with a moderate length. Straight front and good angulations. She moved strongly in the ring with confidence. I was happy to award her the RCC as I prefer the overall shape of the bitch cc and the tail carriage.

2nd: Ch Copymear Reign On my Parade with Yorone (Mr. S J Rooney) This is also a nice girl that is so much to like, she's small and dainty, lovely apple dome head, round dark eyes, a correct mouth, and dentition. ears are well set, good coat texture, fine bone with a tidy straight front, with a moderate angulation, she moved well maintaining her topline throughout. I just prefer the overall performance of 1 today.

Good Citizen Dog Scheme:

1st:Tyssul Zafira JW ShCEx OSW (Mrs. Skinner) She was attentive to her handler, lovely size, nice head, and the muzzle is moderately short, nice dark eyes, moderate neck with a nice well-laid shoulder, Good front assembly, She moved freely and carries her tail nicely.

2nd: Tigra Terra Gold with Osakazuki (Imp Pol) (Ms. M Doran) She wasn't in tune well with her handler today, but she was well profused with her coat, lovely head, good ear set, moderate neck, straight front, a little bit unsure to move around the ring, when she gets settled, she moved nicely.

Submitted by:

Jude Thaddeus Reyes