West Of England Ladies Kennel Society

WELKS SBT 25.04.2025 Judge Derek Lewis

I would like to thank the Committee for inviting me to judge this show. I thoroughly enjoyed my appointment and thanks go to my Stewards. I didn’t get the one gentleman’s name, but both he and Mark Davies (Sebsonic) did a great job. I was pleased with my line up, quality throughout but I see a growing concern with high set/ gay tails. The standard calls for medium length, low set tail, likened to a pump handle. This should be addressed as for me it really spoils the overall package of the dog and is a fault that is more than just creeping in- it is here and needs to be bred out. I was delighted with my CC and RCC awards for both sexes and the quality was there in all of my class winners.

Derek Lewis (Inkastaff)

Veteran Dog (3,0)

 1st CH Northstaff Notorious (Mrs. K & Mr. S Wilson) Cracking dark brindle with a powerful head, dark eyes, neat ears, nice muscle on the neck straight wide front, strong quarters. Moved well

2nd Illori Akinlana JW ShCM VW (Miss GL and Mr. D Rowe & South). A black brindle of a more athletic type then my first place. Nice head, neat ears, correct bite, level top line, moved well.

3rd CH Dazmarnic Know Wot I Mean JW ShCM (Mrs. RSJ Jordan).

Minor Puppy Dog (5,0)

 1st Bullbrothers The Navigator (Mr. I and Mr JR Martinez) Brindle and white youngster, a powerful dog for a puppy. Nice head and expression, level topline, nice length of muzzle and correct mouth, good topline and spring of rib, carried his tail correctly and moved well.

2nd Jasamarch Tricky Dicky (Mr P a& Mrs. S Lewis) A top sized blk brindle and white puppy. His head is of good proportions and is maturing nicely. Correct bite and good width of underjaw with large teeth. He was a right live wire and moved well around the ring once he had settled down

3rd Untamed One (Mrs. Wojkowska)

Res Ringablok Maxie (Mr. WJ & Mrs. A Connor)

VHC Jojalane I Drink Wine (Mr. & Ms. J Bassford-Lane)

Puppy Dog (3,0)

1st Bullbrothers Timelord (Mr. I and Mr. JR Martinez) Fawn puppy, nice headed youngster with dark round eyes and neat ears. Very well off for bone and tidy front, nice tail carriage and sound on the move.

2nd Wellstaffs Young Warrior (Mr. K & Mrs. L Wells) Black puppy standard size, nice head and expression, correct tail set, lovely condition. Moved well.

3rd Untamed One (Mrs. M Wjkowka)

 Junior Dog (7,0)

 1st Barielle Dutch Connection by Amystaff (Mr. S, Mirs T, Miss A & Ms. R Dickenson & Stewart). Powerful looking ,strong black brindle & white young male. He has super bone and an exceptional head piece with a wicked expression. He has a good front, straight with width and a nice rear end. Presented in good condition and he moved well. For me, this one can go all the way- RCC

2nd Elitebull Valentine (Ms. L Jennings). Red pied male, strong headed with lovely neat ears ,nice big teeth and dark eyes, he has a super expression. Correct bite, straight front with ample bone. He was up on his pasterns. Handled and moved well.

3rd Sharmara Lacrnum Inflamari at Duffman (Mrs M & Mr T Duffied & Mansell-Duffield)

RES Powerpack Jack In The Box (Ms P M Funnel)

VHC Geordiestaff Local Hero

 Yearling Dog (2,0)

1st Ellchansha Charm the Devil and Moorstar (Mrs N Moorcroft). Dark brindle & white, broad head, neat ears and dark eyes, straight front and level topline, handled and moved well

2nd Ellchansha The Devil in Me at Tondoo ( Mr P Deen) Litter brother to first and not much between these two at all. Nice head and expression, dark eyes, good front and strong quarters. Moved ok but preferred the movement of my first place on the day.

Novice Dog (3,0)

1st Jackabyte Redemption (ai) (Mr W & Mrs K Jackson). Nice standard black brindle dog. Good bite, neat ears, dark eyes with good front, short coupled. Moved ok

2nd Cotsward Drops of Jupiter (Mrs N J Woodward). Standard dog, nice head and expression, dark eyes. Moved and handled well.

3rd Untamed One (Mrs M Wojkowska)

Graduate Dog (4,0)

1st Geordiestaff Local Hero (L Hall) Black brindle & white dog. Nice headed with dark eyes, good lay back of shoulder and short coupled. Good topline carried well on the move.

2nd Stormbreakers Vengeance at Milarke Bull (Mr J & Mrs T Mills). Red dog with a nice head and expression, lovely dark eyes, wide enough front and good angulation, moved well.

3rd Cotsward Drops of Jupiter (Mrs N . J Woodward)

Res- Brinstar Red Marauder (Ms S & Mr A Howe & Fryatt)

Post Graduate Dog (5,1)

1st Valglo Top Gun (Miss A.S. Pickett). A lovely looking black brindle that has caught my eye from ringside for a while and I was not disappointed when I went over him. Powerful head piece, lovely cheek muscles, correct bite with lovely dark round eye. A straight front with a short clean neck, nice rib assembly and tuck up, good topline and rear angulation. Moved well. He was my star of the day and I was delighted to award him the CC& BOB.

2nd Kannechor Guess He’s Back at Gnosall (Mr R J Terry). Brindle and white dog , strong head and a nice expression. Lovely neat ears and correct bite. Pleasing front. Moved and handled well.

3rd Ginstean Good Luck Charm (Mrs G Beckwith)

RES Pasgal Reach Out and Touch (Mr G & MRs L Tomkins)

Limit Dog (15,4)

1ST Cwmhaf Celtic Quest (Mr R & Mrs P Lloyd-Williams). Stylish black brindle of top size, strong head with a keen expression small rose ears and dark round eye. Clean lipped with big white canines. Lovely front assembly and really neat feet, short coupled with good angulation, stood four square. Was distracted on the move today but another who will go all the way in my opinion.

2nd Kamaristaffs Royal Rumour JW (Mrs KM Jones). Another top sized black brindle with strong head. Clean lipped with big white teeth and strong underjaw, Nice front assembly, fore chest and feet good bone, well ribbed and nicely developed rear end. Moved ok today.

3rd Sikaistaff Black Barrel at Cocostaff JW (Mr S Green)

RES Elitebull Mischief at Bellastaff JW (Mr K & MRs K Page)

VHC Jayneze Dr Jimmy at Modlife (Mr P * Mrs J Marsden)

Open Dog (5,0)

1st CH Kamaristaffs Royal Ransom at Bowtman (Mrs K & Miss J& Mr S Wilson). Black brindle, strong headed dog of good proportions, dark eyes and neat ears with a keen expression. Correct bite, nice front, clean lipped. Short neck and good layback of shoulder, well ribbed with short back. Moved well.

2nd Alport On Tour at Eternalco (Mrs T * Mr D Butler). Black brindle strong headed dog, dark eyes, neat ears and a nice expression. Good front, well ribbed, nice topline and angulation. Moved well,

3rd CH Northstaff Nightmare JW (Mrs K & Miss J & Mr S Wilson)

RES Ch Earthquake Staffs Wear It Well at Tigerbull ShCEx (Imp Esp) (Mr G J & Mrs A Hinsley)

VHC- Ch Jackabyte Boletoro at Nettleworth (Mr J A & Mrs S L Parker)

Veteran Bitch (5 0)

1st Powerpack Cherokee JW (Ms P M Funnell). Black brindle bitch with a lovely expression, nice dark eye, pleasing outline. Moved well.

2nd Powerpack Alura Finvarra JW (Ms P M Funnell) Black brindle bitch with a nice head, neat ears and dark eye. Good back end , she moved well.

3rd Lackyle Oiche Eiri for Powerpack (Ms P M Funnell)

RES ( Starolestaff Arabella at Boscador VW (Mrs K L & Mr P Daly & Lees)

VHC - Hammystaff Happiness (Mrs Vg & Mr Pj Batten)

Minor Puppy Bitch (7,1)

1st Brockmar Dream On (Miss C & Mr S Fry & Mcgeachan). Black brindle bitch with a strong head, muzzle proportionate to skull, nice cheek bumps and dark eyes. Her front is developing nicely., she is balanced and she moved with drive. Will watch with interest- she is a nice puppy. Best Puppy Bitch and BOB Puppy.

2nd Crewestaff Pretty Woman (Mr L & Miss H Thorley & Fearnley). Another nice black brindle bitch with a feminine head, nice dark eye and neat ears. Decent front and bone, she moved well.

3rd Hamason Heart’s On Fire (Miss G Willetts)

RES Ringablok Black Lotus (Mr W J & Mrs A Connor)

VHC Bullbrothers Black Oil (Mr I & Mr J R Martinez)

 Puppy Bitch (4,0)

1st Taurinstaff She's The One (Mr K Thisby). Top sized black brindle bitch with a strong feminine head of good proportions, neat ears, correct bite and dark eyes giving her a nice expression. Overall, a nice outline and she moved well.

2nd Tillcarr Fire Fever (Mr J Ghinn) Standard black brindle bitch, nice feminine head with an appealing expression. She has enough width in the front for her age and decent spring of rib. She has neat feet and is close coupled. She held her topline with good tail carriage on the move.

3rd Wellsstaffs Shine A Light (Mr K & Mrs L Wells)

RES Tillcarr Fire Phoenix at Troystaff (Mr J F & Mrs P L Smith & Christie-Smith)

Junior Bitch (9,1)

1st Briganah The Show Must Go On (Mr S & Mrs C Roberts). This young bitch is full of breed type and caught my eye, she has a strong feminine head and a correct bite. She has lovely round eyes and neat ears giving her a super expression. She has good width to her front with well padded, neat feet. She has enough depth of brisket and is short coupled. On the move and static she has a pleasing outline with a lovely pump handle tail. I will follow with interest as for me, this is a future champion in the making. I was delighted to award her the RCC

2nd Kamaristaffs Royal Legacy JW (Mrs K M Jones). Black brindle bitch with nice amount of lift. Nice clean feminine head, dark eyes and neat ears. Moved well.

3rd Sikaistaff Thug Rose (Miss R Bennett)

RES Dilirystaff Fangtastic (Miss D Heron)

VHC Powerpack Euphoria (Ms P M Funnell)

Yearling Bitch (3,0)

1st Ellchansha under Your Spell at Knockon JW (Mr C & Mrs K & Mrs L Liggins & Liggins & Curd). Black brindle, feminine head with round eyes creating a super expression. Correct bite with lovely large canines. She has plenty of lift , enough depth to the chest and lovely tight feet. Moved and handled well.

2nd Ellchansha Hocus Pocus (Mr A & Mr L Pritchard & Rhodes) Litter sister to first place. Nice head of good proportions. Straight wide front and up on her toes. Moved ok

3rd Trawden Summer Breeze (Mrs Vg & Mr Pj Batten)

Novice Bitch (5,1)

1st Powerpack Euphoria (Ms P M Funnell). Black brindle bitch with a strong, feminine head, nicely proportioned with a keen expression. Good front, with nice layback of shoulder, good rear end. Moved well.

2nd Maynestaff Fancy A Cwtch for Aquator (Mrs B & Miss S Antonio). Another black brindle bitch with a strong, feminine head. Decent front and outline. Moved well.

3rd Cocostaff Bumbu (Mrs S Roberts)

RES Metalbull Black Pearl (Mr T & Mr L & Mr M & Miss G Rochelle & Rochelle & Rochelle & Kirk)

Graduate Bitch (3.0)

1st Aixit Rosie Bluebell (Mrs J & Mr M A Haworth) Nice black brindle bitch with a strong ,feminine head. She has straight front with good width, nice feet and back end. Moved well.

2nd Llanstaffs The One at Rigantona (Mr A M Blake) Nice black brindle bitch with lift, nice head and expression. Moved ok.

3rd Cotsward Sky Full of Stars (Mrs N . J Woodward)

Post Graduate Bitch (11,2)

1st Alport No Surrender (Mrs G & Mr G Jefferson) Standard size black brindle with substance. A strong feminine head with dark eyes and pronounced cheek bumps. She has a lovely expression. Good front with depth to chest, neat feet. Good rear end and level topline. Moved well.

2nd Kamaristaff Royal Duchess (Mrs P & Mrs K Harkin & Jones) Black brindle, nice head shape, dark round eyes. clean lipped. Enough depth to her chest, nice width to her front. She moved well.

3rd Cwmhâf Bring Me Sunshine (Mr M J Harvey)

RES Powerpack Fleur Delacour (Ms P M Funnell)

VHC Jayneze Ramona (Miss J & Miss N Winrow & Greaves)

Limit Bitch (12 ,0)

1st Dusklight del A Soul (Miss A & Mr C Boulton & Hayton) A white bitch with a strong feminine head lovely dark eyes and neat ears. Well off for bone and muscle, she has a good front on neat feet, she is short coupled with a level topline and strong back end. She is fit and moved well and I considered her for the RCC.

2nd Kamaristaffs Royal Velvet JW (Mrs K M Jones) Black brindle bitch with a nice head and expression. Dark eye, decent front and neat feet. Moved and handled well.

3rd Jewelstaff Heart and Steel with Wyrefare (Mr K R Karlsson)

RES (Crewestaff Bonnie Lass (Mr L & Miss H Thorley & Fearnley)

VHC - Sikaistaff Cask Strength JW (Mr D Constant)

Class 200. Open Bitch

Entries: 8 Absentees: 0

1st Cwmhâf Cariad (Mr R & Mrs P Lloyd-Williams) I have watched this black brindle bitch with interest from a puppy, she is full of breed type and was right up my street. She has a strong, feminine head, clean lipped, a correct bite with a super expression. She has a compact body, nothing exaggerated in any department, everything fits together nicely and she is as fit as a fiddle. She carried a level topline and correct pump handled tail on the move. In my opinion she is a sure fire champion, I was delighted to award her the BCC.

2nd Ch Delacour Sweetest Taboo for Idyllicstaff JW (Mrs L M Shipp) Pied bitch full of character and strength, nice head shape, well off for bone and balanced in all departments. She is right up on her toes every second she is in the ring. There is much to like about this bitch and is a deserving champion

3rd Flashstaff Storyteller by Aymstaff (Mr S, Mrs T, Miss A & Ms R Dickenson & Stewart)

RES Ch Elitebull Skyefall JW (Mr D & Mrs J Cartwright)

VHC Taurinstaff Ms Bellatricks (Mr K Thisby)