West Of England Ladies Kennel Society

West of England Ladies’ Kennel Society 28th April 2025

I would like to extend a huge thank you to the West of England Ladies’ Kennel Society for inviting me to judge at their CH Show. I would also like to thank all the exhibitors for their entry. I had a wonderful day and there were many quality dogs to go over. In addition, I would like to extend a huge thank you to my very efficient stewards who made my job so much easier.

A couple of observations; the grass could have been shorter especially for the youngsters. The majority of the dogs were well turned out and in good condition. There were some dirty teeth, especially when you looked further in on the sides. There was a lack of ground clearance due to depth of chest, and also excessive wrinkles on legs. It was pleasant to see that most exhibits were of the correct size and weight.

Miniature Smooth Haired Dachshund

Veteran Dog:

1st Mrs J Jennings’ Duddondax Judge Jude for Jenivon; Masculine houndy head, pleasing proportions, good forequarters, good length of ribbing and keel, full rump, bit narrow going. Good topline and moved true, holding a very good solid topline. BVIB

2nd Mrs I Phillips’ Stargang High Hopes of Robinswood VW; Good head, good front angulation, good length of keel, top line too level for my liking, preferred movement of 1st.

Minor Puppy Dog:

1st Mrs A Bullis’ Amaffrey Sirius Black; Nice proportions, nothing exaggerated. Good masculine head, good length of neck, good shoulders, length of ribbing and keel. Good hind angulation. Moved very well over the long grass holding a very good top line for such a young lad.

2nd Mrs P Hughes’ Swingletrees Harlequin by Lindella’s; Larger type, good proportions. Houndy head, good length of neck, top line still soft, bit narrow going.

Puppy Dog:

1st Mr J Tite’s Rijobeau Well I Never; Correct size and proportions, good masculine head, lovely length of neck. Well laid-back shoulders. Good length of ribbing, good short loin. Lovely hammy hindquarters, correct hind angulation. Moved with drive and reach. BPIB

2nd Mrs J Jennings’ Stargang Rusty Nail at Jenivon; Another lovely looking puppy. Excellent front, good head, well laid-back shoulders, good length of keel, and ribbing, moved out well. Preferred the size of 1st.

Junior Dog:

1st Mrs P Hughes’ Spring Form Restinim; Good proportions. Lovely outline. Masculine head, good length of neck. Lovely crook. Well laid-back shoulders. Good length of ribbing and keel. Lovely short loin. Moved well.

2nd Miss C Cato’s Jenivon’s Alexandra of Earldax; Slightly smaller dog of good proportions, lovely proportion, good length of keel. Good hind angulation and moved well coming and going. Would prefer a more masculine head, bit more length of muzzle.

Yearling Dog:

1st Messiers Paget & Carroll’s Clentry Tiercel at Marvale; Good size and of good bone, well balanced overall. Good masculine head, very good front assembly, length of ribbing and keel. Correct ground clearance. Moves with drive and reach, holding a good top line. RDCC

2nd Mrs E Reynolds’ Kleinstar Moongazer; Beautiful head with roman nose, correct front and hind angulation, good length ribbing and keel. Once settled, moved very well.

Novice Dog:

1st Mrs N Walker’s Venari Full House; Balanced, slightly larger size, but lovely outline. Good masculine head, and length of neck. I would prefer more length on upper arm, moves well covering the ground. Good topline.

Post Graduate Dog:

1st Mr & Mrs Strange’s Bronia Armand at Cazdachs; Correct ground clearance, nice masculine head, correct front assembly, lovely long neck, good length of ribbing and keel, lovely hammy back end. Moving true coming and going. Moved with reach and drive.

2nd Miss A Mason’s Teckletown the Showman: Good size, nice masculine head, good front assembly. Good length of ribbing and hind angulation. I would prefer a lower tail set. Moved well with drive, expertly handled.

Limit Dog:

1st Miss A Mason’s Teckletown Lord of the Rings; Another dog of good size from this breeder and lovely outline. Lovely dark eyes, lovely houndy head, length of neck flowing to good shoulders. Good length of ribbing, short loin. Moved well covering the ground. Loses top line slightly on the move. Expertly handled.

2nd Mrs A Bullis’ Amaffrey Henry; Good proportions and correct ground clearance. Typical of the type from this breeder. Good head and good front angulation, good length of ribbing and short loin. Good topline. Preferred the drive and reach of 1st.

Open Dog:

1st Williams & Moes’s CH Cwmdarhian Joe Calzghe; Good sized boy without being too coarse. Correct ground clearance and outline. Lovely masculine head, dark eye, nice outline, correct lay of shoulders and return of upper arm. Good length of ribbing and keel, covers the ground with ease with drive coming from behind. Held strong topline throughout. DCC & BOB

2nd Messiers Paget & Carroll’s CH Marvale Firecrest; Another masculine dog without being too coarse, good masculine head, dark eyes. Well-muscled neck. Good front assembly, length of ribbing. Tad deep in the chest for me. Good length of ribbing and keel. Good hind angulation.

Dog CC: Williams & Moes’s CH Cwmdarhian Joe Calzghe

Reserve Dog CC: Messiers Paget & Carroll’s Clentry Tiercel at Marvale

Best Puppy Dog: Mr J Tite’s Rijobeau Well I Never

Best Veteran Dog: Mrs J Jennings’ Duddondax Judge Jude for Jenivon

Veteran Bitch:

1st Mrs J Halsall’s Grews Iridessa for Kiddles; She has lovely proportions. Elegant feminine head, dark eyes. Good front angulation, good length of ribbing and keel. Nice short loin, and good hind angulation. Moved true and held a good solid top line throughout.

2nd Mrs B Rose’s Pennydach Mystique at Rosencrantz; Good size, houndy head, good length of ribbing and hind angulation. Moved soundly.

Minor Puppy Bitch

1st Mrs S Ergis’ Siouxline Elsa Marie; Correct size. Elegant houndy head, dark eyes. Elegant arched neck. Correct ground clearance, good front construction, length of ribbing and short loin. Good hind angulation. Moved beautifully covering the ground with ease. Overall, very pleasing outline. RBPIB

2nd Mrs A Bullis’ Amaffrey Jinny Weasley; More compact than 1st, good head and eyes, good front assembly. Correct hind angulation. Good topline and moves true.

Puppy Bitch

1st Mrs R & Miss S Herald’s Winterfield Whiskey Maud; Beautiful head and expression. Pleasing outline. Very good front and hind construction. Good length of ribbing and short loin. Moved very well over the tall grass.

2nd Miss C and Mr A Wilkinson & Wakeham’s Bronia Azzurra for Wakywilks; Correct size and proportions, nice movement, would prefer more refined head, good front and hind angulation. Moved well.

Junior Bitch:

1st Miss K Small’s Glynlythe’s Heirloom for Devondax JW; Lovely bitch, balanced outline. Feminine head, dark eyes. Well ribbed back, good bone and feet. Moved well with drive from behind.

2nd Miss C and Mr A Wilkinson & Wakeham’s Wakywilks Celestial JW; Another lovely sized bitch, more compact than 1st. Feminine head, strong muscular neck, good front, good hind angulation, not too overdone, moved well. Would prefer more drive and reach.

Yearling Bitch:

1st Mrs DA Melbourne, Messrs’ GJ & MJ Carroll & Paget’s Stargang Flamingo at Melriding; Lovely feminine head and dark eyes. Pleasing outline, stood out from the others. Good front and rear angulation. Lovely short loin. Well-muscled and moved soundly with good reach and drive. RBCC

2nd Mrs R & Miss SJ Herald’s Winterfield Lady in Red JW; Lovely feminine head, dark eyes. Elegant neck flowing to good shoulders. Good forechest. I would prefer slightly shorter loin. Moved soundly to and fro with drive.

Novice Bitch:

1st Miss C and Mr A Wilkinson & Wakeham’s Bronia Antonetta for Wakywilks NAF TAF; Lovely proportions and correct ground clearance. Feminine houndy head, dark eyes. Lovely reach of neck. Correct shoulders, good length of ribbing, short loin. Well-muscled hind quarters. Moved very well covering the ground.

2nd Mrs J Houston’s Lokmadi Louboutin; Good proportions. Lovely outline and well balanced. Good front assembly, length of ribbing, short loin. Needs to firm up a little. Moved well.

Post Graduate Bitch:

1st Mrs R & Miss SJ Herald’s Winterfield Lucky Star; Correct size. Good head, kind expression. Pleasing outline. Well angulated front, good ribbing and short loin. Good topline, moved out well. Good drive and reach.

2nd Miss L Muggleton’s Sweet Creature; Lighter built than 1st but of correct size. Correct oval front. Nice feminine head. Well laid shoulders, length of ribbing. Held a good topline on the move.

Limit Bitch:

1st Mr R & Mrs A O’Connell’s Rijobeau Rita Bix with Llennocor; Correct type and size. She caught my eye as soon as she entered the ring with her attitude. Excellent front construction, well laid shoulders, correct forechest. Elegant neck flowing to into a firm topline. Lovely short loin and well angulated hind quarters. Covered the ground well holding her topline. BCC & RBOB

2nd Mrs S Ergis Siouxline Mary Rose JW; Another quality bitch. Correct size and weight strong jaws. Lovely reach of neck, correct front and hind assembly. Enough length of ribbing and keel. Sound movement, holding a firm topline throughout.

Open Bitch:

Good sized class with many excellent exhibits to go over.

1st Crocker & Frost & Carroll & Paget’s Riverbrue Juniper Berry; She really took my eye. Lovely houndy head, dark eyes. Correct oval front, good length of neck flowing to good firm topline. Good length of ribbing and keel. Correct hind angulation, which she used to her advantage on the move.

2nd Mrs J Jenning’s Jenivons Miss Marple; Balanced outline. Pretty feminine head, dark eyes. Good muscular neck. Well made front assembly. Good firm topline. Correct and well-muscled hind angulation. Moved with reach and drive. Preferred the ground clearance of first.

Best Bitch: Mr R & Mrs A O’Connell’s Rijobeau Rita Bix with Llennocor

Reserve Best Bitch: Mrs DA Melbourne, Messrs’ GJ & MJ Carroll & Paget’s Stargang Flamingo at Melriding

Best Puppy Bitch: Mrs S Ergis’ Siouxline Elsa Marie

Best Veteran Bitch: Mrs J Halsall’s Grews Iridessa for Kiddles

Judge

Minna-Maija Borsuk (Follypaws)