West Of England Ladies Kennel Society

WELKS 2024

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier

Judge: Rob Jones

The standard of exhibits was excellent throughout the classes and I had to make some tough choices. Despite a quite nice day we had to use an inside ring because they had re-seeded the grass outside. Some dogs found the parallel lined grids inside the ring a little off-putting which I made allowances for.

A big thank you to my two lovely stewards.

Veteran Dog

Entries: 3 Absentees: 1

1st - Ch Greentree Gold Mombo to Denzilly (Imp Usa) (Ms J L & Mr G J Dowdy)

It was a pleasure to go over this boy who I believe has broken the breed record tor CC’s recently and easy to see why.

Ideal size and shape with no exaggerations. Stood four square. A Great free flowing coat that was not over-trimmed. Classic headpiece and furnishings. A Good scissor bite and well placed canines. A level topline which was held on the move. Good bend of stifle with well let down hocks. A correct tailset to finish off the picture. Moved with drive and purpose RCC, BVIB

2nd - Flaxela Living Legend of Gwendonydd (Mrs S V & Mr G S Williams)

Top sized boy sporting a lovely coat. Very strongly constructed and in a fit condition.

Nice head with a clear mask. Big clean teeth for his age, with neat ears and good eye pigmentation.

Good front and strong pasterns. Level topline with good rear angulations. Walked well.

Minor Puppy Dog

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1st - Keevasdream Purple Viking (Mrs D & Mr S Springford)

6 month old bundle of fun. His first show I believe. Hard to go over because he just wanted to play. There’s plenty of time for the serious stuff though. His soft clear coat stood out and you just know it’s going to be great when he gets older. Of a nice size and construction with good level topline, straight front and good rear angles. I think a few sessions at ring craft should sort the walking out. Promising puppy

Puppy Dog

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1st - Lakkas Yankee Sweet Silkcroft (Imp Swe) (Mr Cw & Mrs Cl & Miss PC Satherley & Satherley & Wynter)

Another promising young dog of a good size. A lovely soft adolescent coat. Excellent mouth. Good overall structure. He stood four square and walked well. BPD

Junior Dog

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1st - Crofftysofty Hay Jude (Mrs J Amel-Azizpour)

This boy is just out of the puppy class at 12 months. Well balanced dog of a nice size and structure. Decent headpiece with a nice soft coat. Walked well for his age.

Yearling Dog

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1st - Manawyddan Beautiful Noise (Mrs M P & Mr P I Harries)

Irish coated dog of a good size. Lovely coat for his age. Good shape to him with a decent headpiece. Neat ears and good pigmentation all round. Perhaps needs a little more ring training.

Post Graduate Dog

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1st - Manawyddan Beautiful Noise (Mrs M P & Mr P I Harries)

Limit Dog

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

Two very nice dogs knocking on the door for top honours

1st - Saffini Smooth Operator at Julibidd (Mr P L & Mrs J M Herbert)

Nice dog to go over. Good head and strong bite. Box square and short coupled. Deep chest with plenty of rib. Straight front and plenty of rear angulation. Walked well.

2nd - Bridestones Red Cinnabar (Mrs V L & Mr A M Balchin)

I liked this boy when I’ve seen him before. He didn’t disappoint. Good head and bite. Lovely coat with plenty of curl, well presented. A little longer in body than 1st . Walked very well

Open Dog

Entries: 7 Absentees: 1

A class with great quality exhibits

1st - Ch Silkcroft Shake It Off JW (Mr C W & Mrs C L Satherley)

This was my RCC winner the last time I judged him at 14 months old. Since then has gained his crown. A dog that has matured lovely with age. He has a great adult coat now. He has a lovely head with a perfect mouth. Neat ears and a bright hazel eye. Stood four square. Great shoulders. Straight front with a level topline. Good rear angulations. Well balanced. Good pigmentation. Owned the ring. DCC

2nd - Flaxela Illuminati (ai) JW (Mrs P & Mr J Clarke)

Another quality dog in strong class. Top sized and impressive stature. Nice headpiece and excellent mouth. Strong all round with good rear angulations. Covered the ground with good drive

3rd - Ch/am/can Ch Silkcroft Freeze Frame JW Jww18 Bel Jch (Mr C W & Mrs C L Satherley)

Reserve - Janeyjimjams Jem Devlin (Mrs J & Mr G Grimes & Watson)

VHC- Denzilly Golden Compass (Ms E & Mr W Hookway & Mason)

Veteran Bitch

Entries: 3 Absentees: 1

1st - Ch Silkcroft Sky Full of Stars ShCM Ir Jch (Mr C W & Mrs C L Satherley)

Gorgeous bitch and has always impressed me when I’ve seen her over the years. Not an oversized girl with a fabulous coat. Body all in proportion. Good mouth and headpiece. Covers the ring well.

Hard to believe she’s over 10 years old

2nd - Kanjuley Scarlet Rose (Mrs L Atyeo)

Another favourite of mine. Like the winner not oversized with a beautiful Irish coat.

Stood four square. Great shoulders and front. Level topline held on the move. Good rear angles. Walked well

Minor Puppy Bitch

Entries: 2 Absentees: 1

1st - Keevasdream Purple Bliss for Spudler (Mrs J & Mr G Grimes & Watson)

Like her litter brother in MPD a bit playful but walked rather better. A lovely clear soft coat, of a kind that usually stands out when it reaches an adult. Of a nice size for her age with all the attributes that should make her stand out in higher classes. One to watch. BPB, BPIB

Junior Bitch

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1st - Eblanahalls Kiss Curl JW (Mrs L N Lui)

This girl is very promising with a lovely coat for her young age. Good head and ears with a bright hazel eye. Good shoulders and straight front. Level topline held well on the move. Good rear end and tail set. She could go on to do very well.

Yearling Bitch

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1st - Ch Silkcroft Fortune and Glory JW (Mr C W & Mrs C L Satherley)

Very classy girl of a nice size. Good head and ear carriage. Excellent bite. Straight front and level topline. Box square. Walked confidently. Easy to see why she has done so well at such a young age.

Post Graduate Bitch

Entries: 5 Absentees: 1

Strong class.

1st - Clanhanna Reet Petite (ai) (Mr R & Mrs E Shrive)

This bitch has great strides since I saw her last judged her in a puppy class. Much better behaved now. She’s developed into a very smart girl indeed with an excellent coat. Nice head with a good bite. Level topline and good rear angulation. Walked well.

2nd - Snowmeadow Treacle Toffee (Mr S & Mrs S Munn)

Smart young girl of a nice size with a lovely head and shape. Free flowing lighter coat with plenty of curl. Good shoulder placement with a level topline.

3rd - Raisingsands Girl in Amber (ai) (Mrs J C & Mr J E Taylor)

Reserve - Dannebriel Me and My Girl (ai) JW (Mrs Grant)

Limit Bitch

Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1st - Brynhir Born to Boogie at Starzak JW (Mrs C A Tilley)

Smart looking girl with a lovely clear coat nicely presented. Nice head and furnishings Good bite. Straight front and good shoulder placement. Covered the ring well.

2nd - Eblanahalls Gold Limerence JW (Mrs L N Lui)

She has matured nicely since I last judged her. Bitch of a nice size and shape. Good head and clean bite. Straight front and level topline. Decent coat. Walked well

3rd - Glendowan Golden Brandy (E & G C Gleeson)

Open Bitch

Entries: 7 Absentees: 0

This was a very strong line up with seven lovely exhibits

1st - Ch Flaxela Flirtini at Daisymaes JW (ai) (Mr S & Mrs B Howes)

As with the dog CC winner I gave this bitch a RCC as a puppy the last time I judged.

Again, she has developed into a stunning adult. Lovely head with neat ears and nice eye.

Excellent bite. Great shoulders allowing a straight front. Not too long in body with a good spring of rib. Plenty of angulations to the rear with a good bend of stifle and well let down hocks. A Wonderfully clear coat. Walked effortlessly. BCC BOB

2nd - House of Softy Indi Janeyjimjams (Imp Swe) (Mrs J Charleton)

A stylish bitch is in her prime and one I’ve admired on several occasions. Lovely well balanced girl with no exaggerations. Nice headpiece and features. Good scissor bite. A great clear coat with plenty of wave. Walked very well RBCC

3rd - Ch Silkcroft Wildest Dreams JW (Mr C W & Mrs C L Satherley)

Reserve - Ch Silkcroft Never Miss A Beat (Mr C W & Mrs C L Satherley)

VHC - Ch Snowmeadow Suzy Sixpence (Mr S & Mrs S Munn)