Aberystwyth & District Canine Society

Aberystwyth & District Canine Society Open Show 5-10-2025

Japanese Spitz

G D/B (1)

1. Roper’s Kessaku Bugatti for Tokosha. Appealing youngster, who has a nicely balanced outline and sporting a well presented double coat. Wedge shaped head with small high set ears, dark oval eyes and excellent pigmentation. Moderate length of neck, broad chest with well sprung ribs, firm top line with moderate angulation behind. Gave a good account of himself on the move with a nimble and brisk gait. RBOB

O D/B (2)

1. Smith’s Ch Snowshoes Belle Of The Ball. B. Eye catching girl with a very typical and balanced outline. Feminine wedge-shaped head with good expression from her dark oval eyes, neat high set ears and dense pigmentation. Good reach from a strong neck, well sprung ribs and a level back. Shown in great coat and condition. Her light and nimble gait gave her the edge both in her class and the challenge. BOB .

2. Stevenson-Reynolds’ Keagwyn Teddy Boy D. Slightly bigger dog shown in full coat. Masculine and well-proportioned head with well shaped and well-set eyes. Well laid shoulder and upper arm of good length and lay with matching hind angles. Moved out steadily, would like to see him moved at a slightly faster pace.

Russian Toy

O D/B (1)

1. MCLeod’s Piccolito Macchiato at Dunline. D. Delightful black and tan long coat male who was full of beans today. Lovely head and expression, he wasn’t always using his large well set ears, and could have a little more fringing to complete the picture. Fine bone and good forehand, decent body with good ribbing with slightly sloping top line and defined cut-up. Sound on the move with particularly good rear movement. BOB

Sealyham Terrier

P D/B (1)

1. Ashley-Smith & Holyoak & Holyoak & Holyoak’s Happy Sealyham Fedez (Imp ITA). D. Balanced youngster with good substance and bone for his age with the desired oblong body shape giving him a pleasing profile. Attractive head with good width between his well placed ears, dark eyes with keen expression. Decent forehand with a lovely reach of neck, firm top line and well developed hindquarters. Brisk and active on the move. BP & pleased to hear he later took Terrier Puppy Group 2.

G D/B (3)

1. Ostpczuk’s Marcello Dei Figli Di Paparott (ATC). D. Liked the size and shape of his lad, just needing to develop his spring of rib. Pleasing head, well proportioned, with a dark eye and his ears are well carried. Strong neck into a firm level top line , strong hindquarters and well set on and carried tail. Happy showman and sound as a pound on the move showing good drive from behind whilst holding his outline, which gave him the edge in this class.

2. Pawson & Mantle’s Afterglow’s Golden Ticket (Imp USA).d. Good for size and shape and general proportions. This lad has a masculine head with width to his back skull and strength to his muzzle, well carried ears and a dark keen eye. Well developed through the body with well sprung ribs, firm level back and strong hindquarters. Moved out soundly and steadily, in profile he didn’t quite have the drive or briskness of the winner today.

3. Pawson & Mantle’s Gelodnea Dylan . 

L D/B (1)

1. Ashley-Smith & Holyoak & Holyoak & Holyoak’s Indiana Jones Dei Figli Di Paprott (Imp ITA) d. Liked the overall outline and balance of this lad, he has the desired oblong body shape, and is built on a slightly smaller frame, but has balance and is well proportioned. Pleasing head, dark expressive eyes and well placed ears. Strong neck flowing into well held top line, well ribbed with strong hindquarters. An active and free mover. RBOB

O D/B (1) 

1. Ashley-Smith’s Zippor Skye Fawkes d. Eye catching lad with a nice flow to him with a well balanced and shapely outline. Sturdy and well made throughout, clean neck, well developed in fore chest, holding a firm level top line with well developed hindquarters. Nicely proportioned masculine head with strength and width between the ears, dark eyes giving a keen expression. Carried himself very well on the move, showing a brisk gait with drive from his strong hocks. BOB and pleased to hear that he later took Terrier Group 2. 

Vanessa Cox (Judge)