Bridgend & District Kennel Association

Bridgend & District KA

23/02/25

It was a pleasure to judge for the excellent Bridgend & District Open show. The show is run very efficiently with a small but hard-working team at the helm. The show finished in good time and a happy atmosphere prevailed throughout the day.

From a quality line-up, I chose the Fox Terrier (Smooth) Ch. Kanix Rosemarie, for BIS. A beautiful female from any angle. So very pleasing for size, shape and function. Moved out well, in super condition and showing her heart out. A pleasure to award her the top spot. RBIS was the Min. S/H Dachs, Beachdax Bop To The Top. A pleasing youngster for size and overall shape. Gave a good account of himself going around the ring and made a worthy runner-up. I’m sure he has a good future ahead of him. BPIS was the Samoyed, Rosskaja Ginato Clementino. A most promising 11 month old female. Mature in body and has a nicely balanced outline, that she keeps on the move. Scores in head shape and appealing expression. Moderate angulation front and rear, quality bone and holds her tail well. Correct dense, double coat. Must have a bright future. Hot on her heels was the RBPIS winner, the Fox Terrier (Smooth) Kanix Stafford, pushed the winner all the way. Son of the BIS winner today and shares many of her breed attributes. Another star of the future for this clever kennel, no doubt. BVIS was the popular 10 year old Norfolk Terrier, Ralph Of House Nash At Raphiggy. I had the pleasure of putting him through earlier in the day and still impressed in the final decisions. Lovely veteran of great appeal that thoroughly deserved this award today. A really great little showman. RBVIS and just losing out by a whisker, a most impressive Tibetan Mastiff, Ch. Richearon Palden. A noble dog of great quality, presence and condition. Very good head with correct stoic expression. Super body. Moved out soundly and looked just great.

Thank you Bridgend and to my excellent stewards who kept the ring to time, I had a lovely day culminating in a super collection of dogs for the final awards.

Skye Terrier

O. 1st Black Cullins Catriona. Substantially built female. Has good length of body holding a firm topline at all times. Good head, eye and ear set and carriage. Muscular neck. Sound conformation and movement. Correct coat for texture. BOB and G3 in a well-filled Group.

2nd Wondersky. Wish You Were Here At Whicheeta. Feminine and pleases for size and overall outline. Excellent head and outlook. Correct ear set. Moderate neck. Not quite as firm in topline as 1st but has good length and balance. Sound mover. Good coat.

Scottish Terrier.

PG. 1st Glenaffric Hidden Magic. Just over a year, a promising young brindle male. Strong, long head. Dark, almond eye, full of devilment. Excellent high ear set. Excellent neck of medium length. Strong bone. Needs to body-up further which should come with full maturity. Very compact shape. Sound and true on the move. BOB.

2nd Divadell Harleyquinn . Compact, feminine female. Liked her outline. Excellent head shape, length with good almond eye and ear. Good to go over on the table. Covered the ground well on the move. Pleasing coat.

3rd Divadell Mighty Quinn.

Cairn Terrier.

PG. 1st Nosnibor Double Or Quits. Very good male. Pleases in head shape with good strength to a broad skull and well-defined stop. Has strength of muzzle. Well set ears. Hard body condition. Moderate angulation. Correct double coat of harsh texture. Moved well. BOB.

Dandie Dinmont Terrier.

PG. 1st Dainty Dandies Explorer At Lenacourt. Shapely, masculine youngster just approaching a year. Lovely head shape. Excellent large, dark eye. Strong muzzle. Muscular neck leading to a well conditioned body. Correct topline. Excellent furnishings, correct texture and well presented. Jaunty, sound mover. BP & BOB.

Sealyham Terrier.

O. 1st Ch. Magembay Merrydah. Not surprised to discover this excellent female carries her title. Such quality all through. Excellent outline. Uses her neck to best advantage. Correct head shape. Round, medium eye, full of expression. Excellent spring of rib. Balanced angulation using her well muscled rear to power around the ring. High tail set, thick tail and carried to reflect her character. Super mover. Beautiful coat. BOB & G2.

2nd Rowanrae Dream Come True. Strong and masculine. Good outline with pleasing head and conformation. Not 100% happy being assessed on the table today. Powerful mover and correct coat.

WHWT.

PG. 1st Harvey Baltoji Aurora At Cherryleague. Smaller-built male. Lovely compact outline. Excellent reach and arch of neck. Short back. Strong rear quarters. Coat of good texture and well prepared. BOB.

2nd Can You Feel The Love Tonight. Pleasing for size and overall compactness of shape. Good head shape with just enough strength of muzzle. Well set-on ears. Good conformation. Free mover.

O. 1st Maxmadadh Midsummer Meadow. Good for overall shape. Masculine dog that pleases in head properties. Good eye and pigment. Medium neck. Strong body. Moved out well in all directions. Excellent tail set and carriage.

Norfolk Terrier.

PG. 1st Vilassa Quota Of Kisses At Earthtaw. Approaching 9 month old female pup. Think she shows great promise. Super compact shape. Already well bodied with strong bone and stands on excellent feet. Feminine in head and outlook and uses her ears to advantage. Excellent coat. Jaunty mover and a great showgirl. BP.

2nd Raphiggy Dilys She Is A One. A month younger than 1st and not quite so forward. Close-up for shape and outline. Excellent head, eye and expression. Excellent coat. Sound on the move. Must have an equally promising future.

3rd Earthtaw Morwenna.

O. 1st Earthtaw Owain The Celt At Raphiggy. Mature dog looking the part on the day. Excellent outline, compact and strong in body. Well shaped head. Ears well set-on. Keen, mischievous eye. Balanced angles. Holds an excellent topline at all times. We presented, hard coat. Moved well in all directions. BOB.

2nd Earthtaw Lincoln. Another excellent male and close-up to the winner. Super outline with sound conformation and correct coat. Moved out well, just not quite the precision of 1st. Keen showman.

AVNSC Terrier.

O. 1st Kebulak Velvet Rose At Kefoxini. Impressive young Kerry Blue female. Excellent outline. Head has good shape with length and strength of jaw. Excellent ear set. Dark eye. Strong, reachy neck. Short back. Well angled front and rear. Low set, firm hocks. Excellent coat texture, just needs to clear in colour, which should come with age. Impressive mover from profile, driving well around the ring. Best NSC.

AV Terrier (Puppy)

1st D Dandies Explorer At L. Dandie Dinmont Terrier.

2nd Paloma Fata Morgana. 8 month old Westie female. Pleases in outline for one so young. Lovely head, eye and dark pigment. Excellent ear set, size and shape. Good to go over on the table. Already a confident showgirl. Moved out very well.

AV Terrier (Veteran)

1st Ralph Of House Nash At Raphiggy. Super 10 year old Norfolk Terrier male. Beautiful head, correct shape with strength and quality. Small, dark eye. Strong muzzle. Compact outline. Balanced angles. Belies his age both on the table and on the move.

2nd Int. Ch. Dainty Dandies Royal Dutch Emma For Lenacourt. Quality Dandie female. Correct shapely outline. Super head, eye and expression. Sound conformation. Moved out well. Coat ok.

Terrier Group: G1. Fox Terrier (Smooth) G2. Sealyham Terrier. G3. Skye Terrier G4. Leoah Maid In Italy. Welsh Terrier. Very promising youngster of 11 months. Still needs to settle coming towards but she has a very good head, correct eye and ears. Short back and moderate angles. Moved well and gave a good account of herself against the adults here.

Puppy Terrier Group: PG1. Fox Terrier (Smooth) PG2. Leoah Maid In Italy. Welsh Terrier. PG3. Norfolk Terrier. PG4. Dandie Dinmont Terrier.

ETT.

PG. 1st Vidra’s Celtic Charmer. Smart pup of 9 months. Liked his shapely, wedged-shaped head. Good eye shape and colour. Excellent ‘flame’ ears. Good reach of neck. Moderate angulation. When settled, moved out very well.

O. A difficult class to place as all 3 were quite different. 1st Twowayshouse Tudor King For Dalmonde. Overall scores for size, conformation and sound movement. Ok in head, good eye and ear shape. Firm body. Displays typical action from profile. Tail could be carried better. BOB.

2nd Amalric Coco Chanel With Dalmonde. Looked the winner on the stack. Excellent female with correct head shape, good eye and excellent ears. Mature in body and shows glimpses of typical action on the move, just rather erratic at times. Immaculate presentation.

3rd Ettology Cherry Bakewell At Troysel. Promising but needs time to mature fully. Good outline and appeals for size. Moved ok.

AV Puppy.

1st Ruption Knightcott Hells Bells. Charming 8 month old French Bulldog. Feminine in outlook. Compact shape and correct topline. Just needs time to body-up but shows much promise and gave an excellent account of herself both on the stack and on the move.

2nd Meritorous Classi Sassi. Super 7 month old Peke baby. Excellent head shape with clean, eyes and open nostrils. Good body for her tender age. Excellent bone. Good overall shape. Excellent puppy coat. Moved soundly and pushed the winner all the way.

3rd Sturtmoor’s Gon ‘N’ Dun It. Norwegian Buhund.

AV Post Grad.

1st Faehat Halo. The smallest in this large class but certainly wasn’t going to be over shone! Personality-plus Affenpinscher. Excellent compact shape. Very good head with typical ‘monkey’ expression. Excellent topline. Medium angles. Correct coat, good texture and presentation. Sound on the move with correct tail carriage.

2nd Crofftysofty Hay Jude. Pleasing SCWT male. Liked his shape and excellent head. Well proportioned all through with a good coat of correct texture. Moved very well and beautifully presented.

3rd Swnynant Isadora. GSD.

AV Open.

1st Swnynant Guiliana. Excellent GSD female. Looked excellent on the stack with her balanced proportions. Excellent head, good strength of skull, enough overall length and an overall look of quality. Excellent conformation. Can settle a touch more moving away but has a good depth of stride from profile. Excellent handling.

2nd Finity Run The Gauntlet. Ultra-smart Papillon male. Beautifully presented coat. Excellent compact outline. Good head with well set ears, used to enhance his charming expression. Moved out with a lightness of stride and sound in all directions.

3rd Divadell Harleyquinn. Scottish Terrier.

AV Veteran.

1st Ch. Breckamore Butterfingers. Beautifully feminine tri Smooth Collie female. Excellent balance in head and body. Uses her ears very well. Excellent body. Free, scopey mover.

2nd Ch. Souska Devotion. Rising 12 years this Tibetan Spaniel female is in the peak of condition and carries her age so well. Lovely head with dark eye giving a melting expression. Good conformation and excellent body condition. Moved well, sound carrying her tail well.

3rd Rocvilla Chances Secret. Boxer.

AV GCD

1st Bevanray Carlos. Masculine Rottweiler youngster of 13 months. Lovely height to length proportions. Excellent head, strong, dry and shapely. Developing well in chest. Good bone. Holds his topline well at all times. Powerful mover. Think he will have a bright future.

2nd Zakaytia Guardian Angel. Very showy female Samoyed. 9 years old and looking great both on the stack and still very sound on the move. Correct wedge head with dark eye and good pigment.

3rd Elkarimas’s Golden Renaissance Raffielo Of Gemasu. Golden Retriever.

AV Memorial Stakes.

1st Pingarypoint Milk Shake. Strong and muscular GSP female. Well balanced all through. Good head, Reachy neck. Good shoulder and return of upperarm. Firm topline. Muscular loins. Moved out with reach and drive, despite the restriction due to ring size.

2nd Morgold Maestro. Mature Golden Retriever female. Pleasing in head and expression. Nicely made all through. Well bodied. Not giving her best on the move on the day.

Darren Clarke (Judge)