Tredegar & District Canine Society

Thank you to Deborah and her team for inviting me to judge the Utility and Terrier groups at their show. They were a very friendly, helpful committee, having to cope with a change of venue. Which is never easy and caused a few exhibitors to be anxious. However, my steward and I dealt with the situation and I was able to judge all my exhibits adequately. It was a long day for my steward, who I had met before. But we managed to get through the day OK. A special thank you to the exhibitors.

UTILITY GROUP

BOSTON TERRIER

JUNIOR (2)

1. Bundy’s Dalenamag King of Clubs. A very nice well balanced 11-month-old puppy dog, with a compact outline. Well-proportioned head with square, flat skull appearance. Round dark eyes, set wide apart. Good ear set and carriage. Enough neck. Well boned and muscled straight forelegs. Good shoulders, depth of chest, level topline, correct tail set and turn of stifle. Presented in super condition, muscled and very fit. Not concentrating when moving. BEST OF BREED & BEST PUPPY.

POST GRADUATE (2)

1. Bundy’s Dalenamag King of Diamonds. Brother to above with similar attributes, just preferred the overall balance of above. Nice square head, flat on top, defined stop, broad jaws and erect ears, but somehow, I thought his brother’s head was better, although I preferred this one’s dentition. Correct body as his brother, but lacking tail. Presented in super condition. Ambled when moving.

OPEN (1)

1. Bundy’s Murrayclan Mary Queen of Scots. A nice 10-year-old bitch presented in excellent condition with a very shiny coat. Super for her age and well-constructed. Square head, skull appearing square, flat on top, square muzzle and well-defined stop. Round, dark eyes set square in the skull and wide apart. Erect ears, set well. Ample neck, well placed shoulders, good depth of chest, level topline, good tail set, enough rear angulation. Moved well.

BULLDOG

JUNIOR (4)

1. Crothers’ Hazembulls Hetty Sketty. Two litter sisters, just a year old with more maturing to do. Well-constructed and full of character. I preferred the head on this one. She had a good broad and square head, with relatively large skull and correct wrinkling. Good shoulders with the appearance of being ‘tacked on’ to her body. Forelegs set wide a part, strong bone and well ribbed. Correct topline and waistline. Moved correctly. Presented in good condition with an attractive colour. BEST OF BREED.

2. Crothers’ Hazembulls Funny Face. Preferred the head of her sister. She stood a little too wide for me. Correct topline. Not so fit. She seemed to want to walk sideways, which was a shame.

CHOW CHOW

GRADUATE (1)

1. Martin’s Jamarhys Neptune at Foillan. A nice type and well balanced. Super head, with broad, flat skull, strong muzzle, dark eyes and small well-placed ears, to give the scowl expression. Nice mouth with scissor bite and correct pigmentations. Broad chest and short, level back. Tail set high, carried well over the back. In good condition, strong boned and tight feet. Moved very well. Excellent coat.

OPEN (2)

1. Clucas’ Ch Hiswin Star Dreams JW. I fell in love with this lovely light shaded red old lady. Such a character and a very worthy champion. So beautiful and knows it, with her feminine expression, deep soulful eyes and well set small thick ears. Correct head shape and pigmentation. Strong neck, well sprung ribs and low hocks. Tail carried over her back, finished with small cat-like feet. Beautifully constructed, giving her a lovely outline and movement, at her own speed. In beautiful coat. I was disappointed I could not place her higher later, but she was up against ‘hot’ competition and she decided she did not want to do much more, which was a great shame. BEST OF BREED.

2. Martin’s Jollindchow Fuyan at Foillan. Another nice type of Chow. Good head, dark eyes and small, thick and tilting ears to give the scowling expression. Mouth correct with desired pigmentation. Well-constructed and angulated, in nice condition. Reluctant to put tail over their back and move with any animation.

FRENCH BULLDOG

JUNIOR (2)

1. Williams’ Jafrak Sugar Ray for Gwynsel. A very mature 7-month-old fawn coloured dog with dark mask and good pigmentation around his eyes. Nice square head. Skull was nearly flat between ears and he had a domed forehead. His cheek muscles are developing well, his lower jaw was undershot and turned up. His nose was black and relatively short. Correct ‘bat ears’ and super dark round eyes. Legs straight boned and muscled set wide apart. Cobby body with flow of topline. A lively little chap with clownlike qualities, but for me, his movement let him down on the day, which was a shame. BEST OF BREED & BEST PUPPY.

GERMAN SPITZ (KLEIN)

GRADUATE (3)

1. Moon’s Hollirox Wishing on a Star. A very attractive sable coloured bitch. Well-proportioned very pleasing head and expression. Broad, nearly flat skull narrowing into a wedge shape to the nose. Oval shaped eyes, obliquely set and small triangular ears. Body very well put together. High set tail curled over her back and small rounded cat-like feet. Moved very well with brisk action. BEST OF BREED.

2. Huntley’s Fecimus Brother Bear at Puidelup. A brown dog with eyes compatible with the coat colour. Rather small and dainty. His head was OK with well-shaped eyes and well-set ears. But having a small head his muzzle appeared to look ‘snipey’ and ears a bit large. He had a nice outline and level topline with good tail set.

OPEN (2)

1. Huntley’s Fecimus Brother Bear at Puidelup. AS ABOVE.

GERMAN SPITZ (MITTEL)

GRADUATE (2)

1. Roberts’ Cwrtafon Cosmic Love. A lovely looking compact bitch with a square outline and black shiny coat. Super well-proportioned head. Broad, nearly flat skull and defined stop. Oval eyes and small high set ears. Good neck flowing into well-constructed front assembly. Nicely bodied with good hindquarters, finishing with lovely small cat-like feet. Moved very well. A super showman.

2. Huntley’s Xquisite Thor a Little Grey Cloud at Puidelup. A 6-month-old, shaded wolf sable puppy dog, with pretty markings. Appears quite small and needs to mature and movement needs to tighten up. Nice promising head. High set tail curled over his back. Small cat-like feet. In good double coat. BEST PUPPY.

OPEN (1)

1. Hewett’s Ch Spellcast Talk Tidee. A very youthful 9-year-old and a very worthy champion, with good bone, substance and overall balance. Attractive masculine head with well set ears, correct eyes and good nose pigment. Good neck, topline, body proportions and angulation, topped off with strong legs, catlike feet, correct front pasterns and low set hocks. High tail set with tail curled over his back. Shown in a good quality, full double coat. His movement and showmanship were exemplary. Super to go over. Presented in excellent condition, muscled and super brown double coat. BEST OF BREED.

MINIATURE SCHNAUZER

GRADUATE (3)

1. Hancock’s Lichstone Midnite Stroller for Stavella. A nice sturdily built appealing balanced dog. Strong head of good length, moderately broad between the ears, strong muzzle, neat ears and oval eyes. Good neck and deep chest. Strong and straight back. Well set tail. Moved very well. Free, balanced and vigorous, with good reach in front and drive from the rear. Super harsh, wiry coat. Beautifully presented. BEST OF BREED.

2. Wonnacott’s Roellia Mon Amour. A very promising 9-month-old puppy bitch. Attractive pepper and salt colour. Lovely type, with good bone, presenting a nearly square outline. Nice neck and well bodied. Excellent coat. I hope her front movement tightens with age. BEST PUPPY.

3. Thomas’ Jackpot-N Di Monte Gentile at Eronel.

OPEN (3)

1. Hancock’s Sincerely Yours for Stavella. Sturdily built square dog. Very good head of good length. Neat well-placed ears and dark oval eyes. Good bone, rather short in neck and body. Well sprung ribs with short loin. Super harsh, wiry, short, smart coat.

2. Williams’ Lyzahro Mostly Harmless. A white bitch with black pigmentation. Nearly square in outline. Well set ears. Medium neck, good lay of shoulder and strong top-line. I would have preferred more coat and of a harsher texture, which may be difficult with this colour. Moved OK.

TIBETAN TERRIER

GRADUATE (1)

1. Plummer, Knight & Bingham’s Araki Colour My World for Tetsikarma NAF TAF. A stunning 10-month-old puppy bitch. What a show girl! With her gold and white colouring, she really takes your eye, so well balanced with her square outline and plenty of substance. Super well-proportioned head, round eyes and pendant ears. Strong neck, well-muscled compact body and good depth of ribs. Lovely tail set. On the move she produces strong rear drive from well angulated hindquarters. Beautifully presented and well handled. A delight to watch. BEST PUPPY.

OPEN (3)

1. Plummer & Bingham’s Araki Krazie Maizie for Tetsikarma JW. A mature gold sable/white 2-year-old bitch presenting a square outline with wonderful breed attributes, out of the ‘top drawer’. Well-proportioned feminine head with expressive eyes, pendant ears and good dentition. Correct lay of shoulders, length of neck and front. Good depth of chest and ribs. Well-muscled compact, powerful body. Level topline. High set tail. Correct shaped feet. Profusely coated of correct texture and presented to perfection. Moved beautifully with reach at the front ad drive from behind, which was a pleasure to watch. BEST OF BREED.

2. Meakin’s Layoli Firecracker at Miksang. Another nice type. Lovely square black dog with a good outline. Head of good proportions, correct stop, dark expressive eyes and good dentition. Medium length of neck, nicely bodied with good depth to chest, excellent top-line and tail set. Moved well. Good quality coat. Just did not have the finish of above.

ANY VARIETY IMPORTED BREED REGISTER UTILITY

OPEN (2)

1. Unwin & Winter’s Korean Jindo, Liubice Diamante at Snowtrekka (AI). A good example of the breed. Well balanced and very feminine. Well-proportioned head forming a blunt triangle. Defined stop. Almond shaped eyes and erect triangular shaped ears. Flesh coloured nose. Muscular, well arched neck flowing into well laid shoulders, well tucked elbows, straight front with tidy feet, good depth of chest, moderate tuck up, level topline and strong hindquarters. Correct sickle tail. Moved very well. Presented in nice coat and condition. BEST A.V. IMPORTED BREED REGISTER.

ANY VARIETY NOT SEPARATELY CLASSIFIED UTILITY

PUPPY (1)

1. McLoughlin’s Poodle (Standard), Graysorchard Chilli Bean Zantescwtch. A very mature 6-month-old dog, who must have a very bright future. Well balanced, elegant looking, with a proud carriage. Long and fine head, with skull not too broad and well chiselled foreface. Almond shaped eyes and super long ears, set low. Good length of neck, well laid shoulders, well sprung ribs and short back. Muscular thighs and well bent stifles. Tight feet and good tail set. Moved freely with plenty of drive. Well boned and beautifully presented. BEST A.V.N.S.C. PUPPY.

GRADUATE (3)

1. McLoughlin’s Poodle (Standard), Zantescwtch Jack of Hearts JW. A very striking well-built poodle. Good well-proportioned long, fine masculine head, moderate stop, with well chiseled foreface, darkest of eyes and nice long ears. Strong neck on well-placed shoulders with deep chest reaching his elbows, legs straight with neat tight feet. Well sprung ribs and firm loin. Correct tail set. Well-presented coat. Good bone and overall proportions. He ‘messed about’ when moving, but I am sure he can move well.

2. Comperat & Truelove’s Keeshond, Bargeway Boomerang. I fell in love with this chap, a lot to like about him. Absolutely typical. Pleasing for size and balance. Well-proportioned wedge-shaped masculine head. Lovely dark almond shaped eyes, good use of ears giving a super expression. Dense ruff. Short, compact body with decent depth of brisket. Super bone, excellent construction and strong hindquarters. High set tail tightly curled over his back. Well presented with good coat texture. Another who ‘messed up’ his movement, resulting in short stride.

3. Walker & Smithson’s Shar Pei, Pontshannon Kashmir Girl.

OPEN (3)

1. Bawden & Brown’s Schnauzer, Ch Amigris Ain’t Misbehavin at Khanate. Another worthy champion. Correct confirmation and very well balanced. Good length of well-proportioned strong head and moderately broad between the ears, medium stop and powerful muzzle. Dark oval eyes and neat V shaped ears. Long and strong neck, shoulders well laid back, excellent bone and feet. Super body, deep chest and moderately broad, well sprung ribs, short loin and muscled hindquarters. Moved very straight and efficient, with reach in front and drive from behind. Lovely harsh, wiry coat. BEST A.V.N.S.C. UTILITY.

2. Walker & Smithson’s Shari Pei, Pontshannon I Did It With You. A very nice example of the breed, compact and squarely built. Good head, with a broad, flat skull and moderate stop. Correct muzzle and mouth pigmentation. Strong neck with well laid shoulders. Typical top line and good tuck up. Nice, rounded tail carried correctly. Strong hindquarters, moderately angulated and hocks well let down. Presented in super condition and well boned. Moved correctly for her breed.

ANY VARIETY UTILITY

PUPPY (5)

1. McLoughlin’s Poodle (Standard), Graysorchard Chilli Bean Zantescwtch. AS ABOVE.

2. Plummer, Knight & Bingham’s Tibetan Terrier, Araki Colour My World for Tetsikarma NAF TAF. AS ABOVE.

3. Wonnacott’s Miniature Schnauzer, Roellia Mon Amour.

4. Richard’s Dalmatian, Hafwenna Just as Sane as I Am.

VETERAN (6)

What a lovely class of top-quality Veterans, all wonderful specimens of their breed. Eventually I picked the one who I thought would be the best representative in the ‘big ring’ and she won Best Veteran in Show!

1. England’s Dalmatian, Dalens Bethany Char at Silverspot VW. Soundly made 8-year-old liver bitch. Balanced, strong and symmetrical in outline. Super head of fair length with a flat, broad skull and powerful muzzle. Round bright eyes and moderate sized ears set on rather high. Fairly long, arched neck. She scores in front assembly with a good lay back of shoulder and sternum. This is balanced with well-developed hindquarters with good turn of stifle, width of thigh and hocks well let down, standing on nice legs and feet. No wonder she moved so well! Firm topline, good croup and tailset. Well bodied, fit, with good substance throughout. BEST UTILITY VETERAN. I was pleased to see she went Best Veteran in Show.

2. Plummer’s Tibetan Terrier, Tetsikarma Stargazer ShCM ShCEx VW. An old favourite of mine who is now 12 years old and very good for his age. Lovely well-presented black and white mature, sound, solid, square bodied boy. Well-proportioned head. Large round dark eyes and scissor bite. Strong neck, leading into well placed shoulders, good front, sturdy, square body with excellent bone structure, spring of rib and large round feet. Kept topline on the move and stacked. Good bend of stifle and hindquarters, giving smooth, effortless movement with good stride. Tail set on fairly high and carried over the back, giving balance. Correct coat and in lovely condition. He is extremely well balanced with good muscle-tone, producing an impressive outline.

3. Bowden & Brown’s Schnauzer, Ch Khanate Gin Fizz ShCM VW.

4. Clucas’ Chow Chow, Ch Hiswin Star Dreams JW.

UTILITY GROUP

BEST UTILITY - 1. Plummer & Bingham’s Tibetan Terrier, Araki Krazie Maizie for Tetsikarma JW.

RESERVE BEST UTILITY – England’s Dalmatian, Dalens Queen of the Seas at Silverspot ShCEx.

GROUP THREE - Bawden & Brown’s Schnauzer, Ch Amigris Ain’t Misbehavin at Khanate.

GROUP FOUR - Moon’s German Spitz (Klein), Hollirox Wishing on a Star.

BEST UTILITY PUPPY - McLoughlin’s Poodle (Standard), Graysorchard Chilli Bean Zantescwtch.

RESERVE BEST UTILITY PUPPY - Plummer, Knight & Bingham’s Tibetan Terrier, Araki Colour My World for Tetsikarma NAF TAF.

PUPPY GROUP THREE – Kaal’s Dalmatian, Rapanooey Rosebank Von Schunikka.

PUPPY GROUP FOUR - Bundy’s Boston Terrier, Dalenamag King of Clubs.

TERRIER GROUP

BORDER TERRIER

JUNIOR (5)

1. Windsor-Hichens’ Arunmere Bullet Proof. I see I have judged this one before when a puppy, now he is just a year old. A smart young dog with typical masculine ‘otter like’ head. A moderately broad skull with short strong muzzle. Small V shaped ears and dark keen eyes. Correct length of neck and enough fore chest. Straight front legs. Relatively narrow body and correct topline. Good pelt and harsh dense coat. Moved very well, covered the ground with ease. BEST PUPPY.

2. Yeates’ Bluebabel A Good Heart. A nice feminine bitch about the same age. I did not like her head as much as above. Spannable, with correct pelt and nice body shape. Harsh, dense coat coming. Lovely small feet. She was pulling on the lead making it very difficult for me to assess her movement, which was a shame.

POST GRADUATE (3)

1. Windsor-Hichens’ Arunmere Bullet Proof. AS ABOVE.

2. Stockley’s Foxfactor Fancy Free. A 9-year-old bitch who is showing her age. She had a lovely ‘otter’ head with broad skull and short strong muzzle. Good pelt and coat for age. Moved OK.

OPEN (6)

1. Lowe & Miles’ Rockslade Russian Roulette JW. Another, I have judged before. A very nice grizzle and tan bitch of correct size. Who presented a super well-balanced outline. A good example of the breed. Correct feminine ‘otter type’ head, broad skull and short, strong muzzle. Small ears, well placed and dark eyes, giving keen expression. Good neck, flowing into well placed shoulders. Straight forelegs leading down to small, neat feet and good pasterns. Easily spannable over her narrow, racy body, with good underline. Well ribbed with strong loins. Muscled hindquarters. Good tail set carried well. Moved correctly, freely, with drive. Very good harsh, dense coat, with pelt. Lovely to go over. BEST OF BREED.

2. Yeates’ Bluebabel Border Song JW. A very nice well-balanced dog of correct size. Attractive masculine head, correct dentition, well placed ears and dark eyes giving a keen expression. Straight front legs, good lay of shoulders and spannable. Correct topline which he keeps on the move. Lovely small feet. Nice harsh, dense coat with undercoat.

3. Stockley’s Foxfactor Happy Go Lucky JW.

4. Phillips’ Brankell Angeleyes at Nantcoch.

5. Windsor-Hichens’ Marizion May Flower at Ankietaz VW.

SCOTTISH TERRIER

GRADUATE (4)

1. Norton’s Divadell Harleyquinn. A very well constructed puppy bitch of quality. Nice and showy making her a pleasure to watch. I preferred her brother’s head, but she won on how she was made and moved. She had a muscular neck, long sloping shoulders and straight front legs. Chest and fore chest coming nicely. Short back and level topline. Well-muscled, buttocks developing, well bent stifles and well-set tail. Moved smoothly and freely. Good harsh coat of the correct texture. BEST PUPPY.

2. Norton’s Divadell Mighty Quinn. Brother to the above. Lovely short back with correct tail set. Lovely masculine long head with nearly flat skull. Skull and foreface of equal length, with a slight but distinct stop. Dark almond shaped eyes giving intelligent expression. Neat, pointed, erect, well-set ears. Well presented with harsh coat. Good movement.

3. Trumper’s Glenaffric Must Be Magic.

OPEN (3)

1. Norton’s Divadell’s Charging Bear. A nice well balanced mature dog. Constructed well, giving a very pleasing outline. Long clean lean masculine head with nearly flat skull. Skull and foreface of equal proportions with slight but distinctive stop. Almond shaped eyes and neat, pointed erect ears. Muscular neck and good shoulders. Compact body, straight, level topline, with short back and good ribs. Well-muscled hindquarters. Moved well. Good coat texture. Could have been presented better. BEST OF BREED.

2. Trumper’s Glenaffric Must Be Magic. A happy puppy lacking in harsh coat. Could turn out quite nice. Exhibit and exhibitor new to showing. Moved quite well.

WELSH TERRIER 

OPEN (1)

1. Williams’ Cwmcoch Pollypocket. Mature 6-year-old bitch of a good type and shape. Correct brick shaped head with flat skull, small dark expressive keen eyes and V- shaped ears. Long sloping shoulders, hocks well let down. Good hard, wiry coat. BEST OF BREED.

ANY VARIETY NOT SEPARATELY CLASSIFIED TERRIER

GRADUATE (3)

1. Barrow’s Norfolk Terrier, Kinsridge Pink Diamond. A mature bitch. Head with broad skull, slightly rounded. Strong wedge-shaped muzzle of correct length. Oval shaped eyes. Ear shape and set detracts. Good dentition. Not very muscled and body appeared too long, now the breed has got so compact. Firm topline.

OPEN (6)

1. Lawther & Nottingham’s Australian Terrier, Bareve Top Hat N’ Tails. I have judged him several times and he is improving as he matures, having now gone through his teenage period. He is now a very smart dog. Such a showman, showing himself off so well. He has an excellent head. It is well proportioned with a flat skull and defined stop. Keen expression in his eyes, pointed ears, set correctly. He is also well bodied with good bone and presented in lovely condition. Correct shape and outline with a level topline. He moves very well. He is now in excellent coat. BEST A.V.N.S.C. TERRIER.

2. Thompson’s Bull Terrier (Miniature), Oakfayre’s Whiplash Weasel JW. A beautiful white feminine Miniature Bull Terrier, of ideal size. Very well balanced, presenting a lovely profile. Super egg-shaped head with the correct amount of curve and fill. Correct mouth, a piercing dark eye and neat well-placed ears. Good length of neck into well placed shoulders and straight front. Nice forechest and depth of chest. Good top-line and tail set. Muscled thighs and second thighs well developed. Well boned and muscled all over. Typical Terrier temperament.

3. Jones’ Parson Russell Terrier, Chadbrook Enhance the Dance.

ANY VARIETY TERRIER

PUPPY (6)

1. Norton’s Scottish Terrier, Divadell Harleyquinn. AS ABOVE.

2. Trumper’s Scottish Terrier, Glenaffric Must Be Magic. AS ABOVE.

VETERAN (3)

1. Windsor-Hichens’ Border Terrier, Marizion May Flower at Ankietaz VW. A lovely 9-year-old having a super outline. Good head, eyes and ears. Fit, muscled body for her age. Good pelt and quality coat. Moved very well and sound. BEST TERRIER VETERAN.

TERRIER GROUP

BEST TERRIER - Lawther & Nottingham’s Australian Terrier, Bareve Top Hat N’ Tails.

RESERVE BEST TERRIER - Lowe & Miles’ Border Terrier, Rockslade Russian Roulette JW.

GROUP THREE – Turley’s Fox Terrier (Smooth), Ir/Lux Ch/Swiss Sh CH Llyunamill Oh Oh Seven AW23 BW23 CW24.

GROUP FOUR - Norton’s Scottish Terrier, Divadell’s Charging Bear.

BEST TERRIER PUPPY - Windsor-Hichens’ Border Terrier, Arunmere Bullet Proof.

RESERVE BEST TERRIER PUPPY - Norton’s Scottish Terrier, Divadell Harleyquinn.

Felicity A. Snook

 JUDGE