South Wales Kennel Association

South Wales KA

12th October 2024

AVNSC Hound

Dogs

Open

1: Ch Jazz A Master Plan Baltas Vejas Anharbn (Imp Ltu), Breed: Ibizan Hound (Mrs J B Morris), good for balance of shape and pleasing head proportions, moved out well in profile and kept an outline. In super condition. BD

2: Nevaeh's Radical Dude (Imp Usa), Breed: Ibizan Hound (Mrs A Carter) I preferred the head but did not want to use his ears today, pleasing for size and shape, not as positive on the out and back. RBD

Bitches

Junior

1: Graceminster Ryhme (ai), Breed: Bloodhound (Mrs A Taylor), has type and good for substance yet retains femininity, I liked her head, and she has wonderful eyes. Feet could just tighten slightly. Moved out purposefully and in good body condition. RBB

Open

1: Aabidah De Polvo Magico (Imp Aut), Breed: Sloughi (Mrs A Carter), scores for shape and type, clean lines, pleasing expression and sound on the move. BB & BAVNSC

2: Amahte's Bewitched VW (Imp Can), Breed: Ibizan Hound (Mrs A Carter), 11 ½ and in super condition. She has a delightful head and expression and moved on the right track.

AV Import Toy

Dogs

Junior

1: Vivaprima Turmalin Royal (Imp Lva), Breed: Russian Toy (Mrs A J & Mrs I Orchard & Holyland), super for size and he has a delightful head and expression. Fabulous ears and he uses them all the time. Level topline and well set and carried tail. In good coat and condition, he uses himself well on the move and keeps an outline. RBD

Post Grad

1: Grande Misterio Carte Blanche Aoc for Beaconsfylde (Imp Lva), Breed: Russian Toy (Miss R Hobbs), good for size, and decent ears, had a bit of a sore eye which sadly spoilt his expression. In good muscle condition and kept his topline.

Open

1: Fed Bih Ch/bih Ch/hr Ch Russiandream Floki Cannoli Ww24, Breed: Russian Toy (Mrs S Harrison), sound as a pound and super for size and type. Beautiful expression and delightful ears. A real show-off and kept an outline in profile. BD

2: Manatek Cushti Rye, Breed: Russian Toy (Mrs A J Orchard), stylish in profile, he just did not have the front action of the winner today. Masculine head and excellent ears, strong topline and well set and carried tail.

3: Lingkiss I Am The One and Only, Breed: Russian Toy (Mrs A Codling)

Bitches

Puppy

1: Beaconsfylde Apus, Breed: Russian Toy (Miss R Hobbs), just 6 months old and the most endearing temperament, fully enjoying her day out. She is great for size and has a pleasing head and expression. A little all over the place on the move, but she can be forgiven. BP

Junior

1; Grande Misterio Giulietta Capuleti for Joreth (Imp Lva), Breed: Russian Toy (Miss R J & Miss J Berrington & King), won the class on the out and back, good for size and shape and pleases for expression and ears.

2: Grande Misterio I Love Love Lingkiss, Breed: Russian Toy (Mrs A Codling), good for size and she too pleases for head and expression. Just a tad erratic today in the out and back and she lost her topline a little in profile, in super condition.

Post Grad

1: Lionize Nearly Midnight at Manatek, Breed: Russian Toy (Mrs A J Orchard), very smart and showy smooth of good size and type. Pleasing head and expression, well-made, and a fantastic mouth. Strong topline and well-set tail which she uses to advantage on the move. RBB

Open

1: Fed Bih Ch/bih Ch Russiandream Emily Poppins, Breed: Russian Toy (Mrs S Harrison), superb for size and type and won the class on the move today as she was the most precise and stylish in profile. Liked her head and expression too. Delightful. BB & BImp

2: Hr Ch Russiandream Fifi Banoffee Ww24, Breed: Russian Toy (Mrs S Harrison), pleasing for type and she too has a lot of quality and uses her ears to advantage, just tended to sidewind slightly on the out and back today.

3: Myshka Majestic Sarasha, Breed: Russian Toy (Miss J S King)

AV Import Hound

Dogs

Puppy

1; Chestnut Bleu Hippolyte (Imp Swe), Breed: Basset Bleu De Gascogne (Mr M & Miss D & Mrs C & Miss H Hunt & Hunt & Barber & Barber), really promising 8 month old with the most super head and expression, he carries himself so well and is already very sound and stylish on the move, yet has a look of functionality. Handled to advantage. RBD

Post Grad

1: Kantilou Mischief, Breed: Basset Bleu De Gascogne (Mrs C & Mr L Parker), two very different types, this boy won on the out and back as he was cleaner in action.

2: Rivus King Philip of Lizanthe (Imp Dnk), Breed: Basset Bleu De Gascogne (Mrs E A Porteous), bigger big all through and possibly the better head of the two, just not the moment today.

Open

1: Kantilou Madness, Breed: Basset Bleu De Gascogne (Mrs C & Mr L Parker), very smart and super for size and outline. Pleasing head and expression. In super condition, he puts on a show and puts his feet in the right place, well handled. BD

2: Ir Ch Opus D'ambre De Chassagne avec Dalmarno (Imp Fra) Bw23, Breed: Basset Bleu De Gascogne (Mrs M A & Mr N Webster), liked this boy’s head and expression and he is a good size and is well ribbed, a little tense in topline and he was just a tad erratic today on the out and back

Bitches

Pop

1: Cunninghams Aveline for Trailtracker (Imp Deu), Breed: Black and Tan Coonhound (Mr A Skaboullos), 6-month-old and quite spectacular. She gave me goosebumps. Her shape was breathtaking, and she was so very sound and stylish. Her head and expression a dream and she flowed form nose to tail. In wonderful condition. She has a real future, loved her. BB BImp, BP and delighted that she was recognised with a shortlist in the group.

Post Grad

1: Dalmarno Debonayre Bjw23, Breed: Basset Bleu De Gascogne (Mrs M A & Mr N Webster), decent for size and type, in super condition and pleases for head and expression.

Open

1: Stonemartin Ailbe with Katanga ShCEx (IKC), Breed: Azawakh (Mr R J & Miss C Gunn), pleasing for type and good for lines, elegant and super condition. Moved well RBB.

2: Ir Ch Oceane D'an Naoned avec Dalmarno (Imp Fra) Bel Jch Bw23, Breed: Basset Bleu De Gascogne (Mrs M A & Mr N Webster), liked her head and expression, she has substance and moved on the right lines.

3: Kantilou Merriment, Breed: Basset Bleu De Gascogne (Mrs C & Mr L Parker)

Veteran stakes

1: Jaimens Petrichor, Breed: Bichon Frise (Mr D Parkinson), 8-year-old in fine form and I’ve never seen her look better. She was very well presented in coat of the correct texture, moved out with style and never gave up. Her expression is so very typical, and she is a super size.

2: Ch Citycroft Sundae with Oxana JW ShCM ShCEx VW, Breed: Whippet (Miss S J Shepherd) 7-year-old of type and wonderful soundness. Flowing lines and in super condition. Quality all through

3: Ch Vardenais Lumos, Breed: Miniature Pinscher (Mr S Parker)

Minor Puppy Stakes:

A wonderful class to judge, chock full of future champions.

1: Cunninghams Aveline for Trailtracker (Imp Deu), Breed: Black and Tan Coonhound (Mr A Skaboullos)

2: Witchstone Limited Edition, Breed: English Toy Terrier (Black and Tan) (Mr A Leonard). This is another title holder for this very successful kennel, and she is already making quite a name for herself. True Toy Terrier, wonderful head, expression and ears. Produces the correct outline and is super sound on the move with the correct action.

3: Vardenais Hot As Hell, Breed: Miniature Pinscher (Miss A A Coull)

Lee A S Cox (Judge)