- Show Date: 16/08/2025
- Show Type: Championship Show
- Judged by: Tom Mather Contact Judge
- Published Date: 23/08/2025
Welsh Kennel Club
Breed: Shetland Sheepdog
THE WELSH KENNEL CLUB
17//8/25
SHETLAND SHEEPDOG
BEST OF BREED : 3644 PEARSON, Miss D Ch Edglonian Golden Graham
Dog CC : 3644 PEARSON, Miss D Ch Edglonian Golden Graham
Res Dog CC : 3642 MITCHELL, Miss A Valdosta Gracelands Jw
Bitch CC : 3646 PEARSON, Miss D Ch Edglonian Golden Glow
Res Bitch CC : 3661 THORNLEY, Mr R D & Mrs B A & WITHERS, Mrs M C Felthorn Good Time Girl
Best Puppy : 3666 WALKER, Mrs Susan & JEAVONS, Mr Guy Tooralie's Vanity Pays
Best Veteran : 3623 FRENCH, Mrs L S Ch Lindfern Light Sabre JW
Best Special Beginner : 3621 FERGUSON, Dr Laura Di' Leila's Sheltie Queen Of The Light Over Fervai
Some lovely Shetland Sheepdogs, thank you all for your support. The bitches I thought were particularly strong. I had two excellent stewards – thank you.
Class 1759 VD (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 3623 FRENCH, Mrs L S Ch Lindfern Light Sabre JW. Best Veteran. Shown in excellent condition. He has a lovely head and expression with a dark, alert eye and well placed ears. Good body with depth of chest and pleasing spring of rib. Moved well with an easy, fluid stride.
Class 1760 MPD (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 3613 ARNOULD, Mrs M Shadoway Escapade. A promising youngster with a sweet expression, neat well carried ears and dark, almond eye. Still needs to develop in body and rib as one would expect at this stage but he is soundly made and moved out well.
2nd: 3643 MITCHELL, Miss A Valdosta Je Amour. An attractive tricolour. Impressed on the move with his easy action. Good body and rib. Pleasing forehand with good bone.
Class 1761 PD (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 3669 WELLER, Mrs Dorothy Evad Halloween Tzar. Best Dog Puppy. Mature and stylish with a nicely arched neck and well carried tail. Grand head with a very pleasing expression. Good legs and feet and adequate depth of chest. Moved soundly both out and back.
2nd: 3620 FAGG, Mrs Lyn Evad Halloween King At Lynscot. Not quite the maturity as yet of his litter brother, beautifully balanced and good for both size and type. Well carried ears, sweet expression. Particularly good hind action.
Class 1762 JD (2 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 3620 FAGG, Mrs Lyn Evad Halloween King At Lynscot.
Class 1763 YD (3 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: 3653 ROSSITER, Mrs Carly Sian & ROSSITER, Mr Colin Cocaro The Highlander JW. Stood alone here but he certainly has an air of quality. Beautifully presented with a good double coat and shown in good muscle tone. Masculine head with neat, well carried ears and lovely eyes. Good depth of chest and spring of rib. Moved soundly.
Class 1764 ND (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 3669 WELLER, Mrs Dorothy Evad Halloween Tzar
2nd: 3620 FAGG, Mrs Lyn Evad Halloween King At Lynscot
Class 1765 GD (1 Entries) Abs: 1
Class 1766 PGD NO ENTRIES
Class 1767 LD (5 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 3670 WINFIELD, Mrs V Oakcroft The Mandalorian JW. A smart youngster of lovely balance and type. Refined head with good ears and dark, well shaped eyes. Nicely arched neck which he uses to advantage. Has some forechest and excellent layback of shoulder. Well ribbed body. Moved soundly with a light action.
2nd: 3633 HIRST, Mrs S A Sundark Scaramouche. An alert, keen showman who is pleasing to handle on the table. Sweet expression, good forehand with Strong bone and pleasing feet. Well ribbed with good topline and tailset. Pleasing on the move with a very typical action.
3rd: 3648 PIERCE, Mr & Mrs St & Sj Philhope In Good Taste
Class 1768 OD (5 Entries) Abs: 0
A star studded class!
1st: 3644 PEARSON, Miss D Ch Edglonian Golden Graham. Presents a perfect outline with his great head carriage and good deportment. Refined head with flat cheeks and perfectly placed eyes and well carried ears. Lengthy, arched neck and excellent forehand. Well ribbed body, good tailset and carriage and his tail is a good length. Moved soundly with a very fluid, easy action. CC and BOB and pleased to see him placed second in a lovely group. Congratulations.
2nd: 3642 MITCHELL, Miss A Valdosta Gracelands Jw. Pleasing head and sweet expression. Muscular, lengthy neck and excellent forehand with well laid shoulders. Beautifully balanced with good topline and good ribbing. Moved well on the uneven ground with a graceful, easy action. Reserve CC.
3rd: 3650 ROBINSON, Miss K Ch Lavika Deep Blue Ocean
Class 1769 SBD/B (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 3621 FERGUSON, Dr Laura Di' Leila's Sheltie Queen Of The Light Over Fervai. Graceful and feminine and made the most of herself on the move. Pleasing expression, decent forehand and in good coat for age. Lovely rich tan.
Class 1770 VB (5 Entries) Abs: 0
I thought this was a lovely class with some classy exhibits. A great credit to their owners and the breed.
1st: 3631 HIRST, Mrs S A Sundark Simply A Star VW. Feminine with a lovely clean head and sweet expression. Good neck and shoulders and good depth of chest. Excellent topline with well carried tail of good length. Has some breadth over the hind quarters. Moved well with an easy, driving action.
2nd: 3649 ROBINSON, Miss K Ch Lavika Black Beauty JW VW. Another that is really pleasing to handle as she is beautifully made and presented in perfect coat and condition. Feminine, refined head with flat cheeks and very sweet expression. Lovely graceful action on the move and she really does show to best advantage.
3rd: 3667 WELFORD, Miss L Ristine Emerald
Class 1771 MPB (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 3645 PEARSON, Miss D Edglonian Norma Jean. Elegant, feminine and ultra stylish with a refined head and really charming expression. Nicely crested neck. Good ribbing and body for age. Sound and typical on the move. Shown in pristine condition.
2nd: 3614 ARNOULD, Mrs M Shadoway Minuette. Still very much a baby but really pleasing for both balance and type. She has a lovely head and expression with neat, well carried ears. Good topline and tailset. Moves soundly.
Class 1772 PB (7 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 3666 WALKER, Mrs Susan & JEAVONS, Mr Guy Tooralie's Vanity Pays. Beautifully marked and really soundly made with decent depth of chest, well laid shoulders and good spring of rib. Some breadth over her hindquarters and pleasing angulation. Sweet, feminine expression and moved well with some drive apparent. Best Puppy.
2nd: 3672 WITHERS, Mrs M C Wish Upon The Moon For Stanydale. Another very classy youngster. Neat, well carried ears. Good eyes and flat cheeks. Nicely crested neck and good forehand. Well bodied and moved soundly.
3rd: 3640 METTAN-URE, Miss Lilian Oakcroft Graceful Star Over Savendie
Class 1773 JB (5 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 3662 JACOBS, Miss Gail Elizabeth & JOHNSON, Mr Robert & Willowthorn's Roulette JW. Not quite in the fullest of coats but she has nothing to hide and has a really pretty, feminine head an expression. Good forehand with strong bone and neat feet. Excellent rib and body. Strong well angulated hindquarters with hocks well let down.
2nd: 3629 HAENSEL, Mr & Mrs Y L & D G Sherkarl Blue Elegance. Lovely colour and shown in good coat and condition. Pleasing expression. Good length of neck and some forechest. Nicely balanced with good ribs and strong hindquarters. Lovely temperament.
3rd: 3639 METTAN-URE, Miss Lilian Savendie Meleys
Class 1774 YB (3 Entries) Abs: 1
I thought both of these bitches were CC quality.
1st: 3652 ROBINSON, Mrs S Dippersmoor Dazzling Star JW. Lovely head and expression enhanced by well set ears and dark, almond eyes. Strong white teeth. Soundly made all through with good body, nice sweep over the loins to a well set tail of good length. Muscular and well angulated and shown in top form. Moved with some drive.
2nd: 3638 LEWIS, Mrs Melanie Jane & LEWIS, Mr Iain Savendie Fortune Cookie For Shemella. Pretty and feminine with a very sweet expression. Good forehand with depth of chest and good ribbing which extends well back. Pleasing hind angulation. Moved soundly.
Class 1775 NB (5 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 3640 METTAN-URE, Miss Lilian Oakcroft Graceful Star Over Savendie. Attractive head and sweet expression. Pleases for balance and type and she moved out well with some drive evident. Shown in good coat.
2nd: 3629 HAENSEL, Mr & Mrs Y L & D G Sherkarl Blue Elegance
3rd: 3665 WALKER, Mrs Susan Tooralie's Viking Queen
Class 1776 GB (5 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 3624 FRENCH, Mrs L S Skeldale Wish Upon A Star Over Lindfern Jw (imp Nl). Appealing head and sweet expression with neat, well carried ears, flat cheeks and well placed eyes. Very good forehand. Well balanced with good ribbing and strong, muscular hindquarters. Good double coat and very positive on the move.
2nd: 3615 BOTHAM, Mrs M E Balidorn Nutmeg. A keen, alert showgirl who made the most of her chances on the move as she is sound with some drive from the rear. Refined head with lovely eyes. Good depth of chest. Nicely angulated, well muscled hindquarters.
3rd: 3627 GRAHAM-WEALL, Mrs J & GRAHAM-WEALL, Miss M Dinmore Making Waves At Lavika
Class 1777 PGB (3 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 3618 CHEAL, Mrs Melody Valdosta Galadriel At Faemadra JW. Composed and very attentive with a refined, elegant head with a sweet expression. Good underjaw. Very good body and ribbing with a nice sweep over the loins and a good tailset. Shown in lovely coat and condition and she impressed on the move.
2nd: 3634 HIRST, Mrs S A Sundark Symphony In Suede. Very smart and alert, beautifully balanced and presets a most pleasing outline. Feminine expression, nicely arched neck of good length. Well coated and she moved with a light, driving action.
3rd: 3654 SANDHAM, Mrs Heather Balidorn Show Dance
Class 1778 LB (9 Entries) Abs: 1
A good class.
1st: 3661 THORNLEY, Mr R D & Mrs B A & WITHERS, Mrs M C Felthorn Good Time Girl. Reserve CC. Lovely coat and colour. Refined, elegant head with very sweet expression enhanced by her neat, well carried ears. Underneath the coat she is pleasing to handle with her good body and depth of chest. Strong hindquarters gave her some drive on the move.
2nd: 3647 PIERCE, Mr & Mrs St & Sj Philhope Taste For Fashion. Typical in all respects with a feminine refined head. Good length of neck and some forechest. Well ribbed body. Good tailset. Moved soundly both out and back. Shown in good coat.
3rd: 3664 WALKER, Mrs Susan Una Fortuna For Tooralie
Class 1779 OB (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 3646 PEARSON, Miss D Ch Edglonian Golden Glow. CC. A showy, elegant exhibit who pulled out all the stops to top this very good bitch entry. Refined head with very sweet expression. Excellent forehand with some forechest and well developed body. Well set tail of good length. Shown in excellent coat and condtion. On the move she is graceful with an easy driving action.
2nd: 3641 MITCHELL, Miss A Valdosta Goddess Jw. A high quality exhibit with an attractive head and very appealing expression. Well boded with good ribs and depth of chest. Good quarters with hocks well let down. In good coat and she moved soundly but perhaps not quite the drive of the winner.
Judge: Tom Mather