West Of England Ladies Kennel Society

WELKS

Pointers

Judge: Mr Anthony Allen

25/04/2026

My thanks for the exhibitors for entering under me and to my stewards for keeping me on the straight and narrow. I has some super dogs to go over and I had to make some tough decisions, I suspect they may will change places over the coming year. I was pleased to hear the class winners greeted with applause. I thought there was a lovely atmosphere around the ring. Things did get a little warm but it was a great outdoor show and a wonderful atmosphere.

My DCC, BOB and Best Veteran was the topflight Sh Ch Sharnphilly Boondoggle JW (Miss Oddie), with my DRCC going to the very exciting youngster Sunhouse Quintessential (Mrs R M C & Miss R Martin). My BCC was awarded to the very beautiful Sh Ch Chesterhope C'mon over to Carmandine (Imp Nzl) JW (Mrs M & Mrs C & Mrs L Gerrard & Bell & Galloway). For my BRCC I selected another exiting youngster in De Las Navazuelas Judeline at Riverbrue (Imp Esp) (Mr B A & Miss A Crocker & Frost). And for Best Puppy I chose Sharnphilly Euphoria for Riowood (Miss Oddie) who I think will have a very bright future ahead of her.

Veteran Dog Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

1st Fydal Caprio at Salmonmist JW ShCM OSW ShCEx VW (Ms S R Philo)

Super chap of 9 years, who has done well under me before, today he presented a super shape on the stack. Well-proportioned masculine head with a super eye and expression. Good neck which fitted smoothly into shoulders. Depth to forechest and ribs well back to a firm loin. Firm in topline, short tail which was set on well. Stands on good legs and feet. Fore and aft he had accurate footfall just a bit untidy in front action. A smart boy, thank you for bringing him again.

2nd Moenfair Sanguineum Luna JW (Ms K Tregaskis)

Smart liver and white, out of a bigger mold than the winner. I liked his head and expression, not over done in any way, enhanced by a kind eye and fine ears. Good neck into shoulders which are well laid back. Stands on straight, well boned legs. Well made in body with ribs well sprung. Well made in quarters with a good bend of stifle. I really like his type but today Caprio edged it on movement, where he was more accurate.

3rd Tenshilling Blowin Smoke (Mrs J Bowen-Brooks)

Minor Puppy Dog Entries: 4 Absentees: 1

1st Wilchrimane Tunaverse (Miss A & Mrs A & Mrs S & Mr I Siddle & Siddle & Bailey & Bailey)

What a charming young man, lovely outline to him. Super head piece of good proportions and the right amount of work for his age, his expression is enhanced by a dark eye. He is well made, clean in neck and his shoulders are well placed. Stands on straight legs and neat feet, body of good proportions and developing well for his age. Super quarters, stifles well turned. Moved out in a calm and efficient manner. Promising youngster.

2nd Heartbury Caraxes (Mrs V Norbury)

This young man was just six months and giving a lot away in maturity. He has a good headpiece, masculine without being overdone, kind expression and dark eyes, ears well set. Good reach of neck fitting neatly into his shoulders. Well ribbed back and firm in loin, clean curvy underline. Needs to find his feet on the move but once he does, I am sure he will do well.

3rd Wilchrimane Miso Happy with Symitry (Mrs C A Isherwood)

Puppy Dog Entries: 4 Absentees: 1

1st Chesterhope Agent Orange at Carmandine (Imp Nzl) (Mrs M & Mrs C & Mrs L Gerrard & Bell & Galloway)

Smart youngster who already possesses a great deal of ring presence. Super head piece, which is well proportioned and coming along well, dark eye and appealing expression. Clean in outline with the angulation you want at this age. Good in body and well-made quarters, stifles well bent. I hope that he has done his growing. Sound and free action on the move to take the class, should have a bright future. Today my BPD, just pipped by the bitch in the challenge on a close decision, will have a bright future ahead of him, I am sure.

2nd Wilchrimane Florin to Olivesong (Mr C, Mrs J & Miss M Oliver)

Pleasing head of good proportions, fine ears, and the right amount of work for his age. Clean through the neck and shoulder, firm in topline and well set on tail. Balanced angles fore and aft. In hard condition and handled to advantage. He had a good profile action just not as together on the move as Agent Orange today so stood second. Another very smart puppy who I am sure will just get better.

3rd Lambleaze Ceanothus (Mrs T & Mr C Healey)

Junior Dog Entries: 5 Absentees: 0

1st Sunhouse Quintessential (Mrs R M C & Miss R Martin)

Black and white who creates an eye-catching outline on the move. I thought he had a super headpiece, proportionate and a good finish to the foreface. Super front, clean in outline and balanced angles fore and aft. Good quarters, he was in hard muscular condition which showed on the move with a true and easy in action, really scored in profile. Pushed hard in the challenge and was delighted to award him the RCC, I think he will have a bright future ahead of him.

2nd Tenshilling Catch The Wind (Mrs L & Mrs C J Angus & O'neill)

Smart dog 15 months old. Very appealing in head and expression, good work and dark expressive eyes. Fine ears which were well set. Good reach of neck fitting neatly into his shoulders. Well ribbed back and firm in loin, clean underline. Tail well set and good finish to the croup. He moved well but not quite the fluidity of the winner today.

3rd Wilchrimane Cereal Killer (Mrs A & Miss A & Miss D Siddle & Siddle & Mazzeo)

Yearling Dog Entries: 6 Absentees: 0

1st Ladyhawke Desert Orchid (Mrs W A Pearson)

Smart dog, clean and balanced in outline, masculine head with good work and a gentle expression. Clean through the neck and shoulders, enough depth to forechest and ribs well back. Held topline throughout and has a good finish to the croup. Quarters developed. Super on the move.

2nd Stocksfell Soloflight (Mrs B Wilkinson)

Smart Orange and White. He has good overall type and construction although he doesn’t make the best of himself of the stack and kept losing his topline. Deep well ribbed in body with good angulation. Quarters well made for his age, with stifles well bent. For me not quite the balance of the winner. Moved out really well and had a good action to take this place.

3rd Lundgarth Fly The Flag JW (Mrs S.e & Mrs S. Booth & Oddie)

Novice Dog Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1st Tenshilling Hello Stranger (Mrs C J O'neill)

15 months and appealing in head and expression, good work and dark expressive eyes. Fine ears which were well set. Super clean reach of neck fitting neatly into his shoulders. Well ribbed back and firm in loin, clean curvy underline. Tail well set and good finish to the croup. He was moved by a runner in this class and was much more fluid, he moved well in profile and was more accurate than second on the up and down to take the class.

2nd Corotine Velvet Tuxedo (Miss M & Mr R Saunders & Newton)

12 months old and giving a lot away in maturity. Another with a good head piece which is developing nicely, clean in neck and a decent front assembly, would like a little more lay back of shoulder. Well-proportioned in body, good legs and feet. Needs to fill his frame. Quarters developing as they should, stifles well turned. Needs to settle on the move.

3rd Lambleaze Ceanothus (Mrs T & Mr C Healey)

Graduate Dog Entries: 6 Absentees: 0

1st Sonham Just The Ticket (ai) JW (Mrs A D Matthews)

A smart young dog with a pleasing outline, masculine headpiece, gentle expression, clean neck into a well angulated front, shoulders well laid back. Stands on good legs and feet. Developing well through the body, ribs springing nicely and firm in loin. Quarters developing well. Move out well in profile to take the class, just needs to tighten up in front action. With a bit of maturity and the finish that brings, he should do well.

2nd Harvestslade Fire and Ice Through Merynjen JW (Mrs K D Wilcox)

Another smart youngster with a lot to like about him, preferred the headpiece of the winner today. Head is masculine, lovely dark eye, for me a tad broad in back skull. I liked his neck into a well assembled front, shoulders well laid back. Well made in body, ribs well sprung, good through the loin. Well-muscled hindquarters, stifles well turned. Moved out well, very positive in side gait, which gave him this place.

3rd Laveto Remember When (Mr & Mrs L Millett)

Post Graduate Dog Entries: 8 Absentees: 0

1st Tenshilling Shboom JW (Mrs C J O'neill)

I liked this 2 year old black and White dog on my first pass, and he did not disappoint when I put my hands on him. Masculine in head without being overdone, he has a kind expression which is enhanced by a dark eye. Ears well set. Strong neck with a lovely crest. Super front assembly, shoulders are well placed, and he has the correct return of forearm. He stands on straight well boned legs and has neat feet. Body is well made, ribs well sprung, short coupled and a series of gentle curves that flow together. Excellent quarters, would like a better croup, well-turned stifles. He covered the ground with ease to take the class.

2nd Braithwaite Pole Position in Fallowfield (Mrs C Lewis)

Another very typy chap. He presented a well-balanced shape on the stack. He has a typical head and expression; his head is well proportioned and has enough stop. Ears are well set and fine in texture. Good reach of neck and well-made front assembly. Ribs well sprung and back to a firm loin. Carrying the right amount of body and in good condition. Gentle curves throughout and standing on good legs and feet. Positive footfall on the out and back with an open side gait going around.

3rd Heartbury Matador JW (Mrs V & Miss S Norbury & Ganney)

Limit Dog Entries: 5 Absentees: 0

1st Sunhouse I'll Be Black (ai) (Mrs R M C & Miss R Martin)

Heavier set dog but very well put together, I thought his head and expression very typical and was masculine. Well made in body, shoulders are well laid, good width of chest. Stands on well boned legs and oval feet. He has good width to his chest, ribs are well sprung and he is firm in loin. Muscular hindquarters with well turned stifles. Carried his tail well. In this class he was the best on the move, covering the ground with ease, in the challenge he was in my mind for the RCC but he was just a little flat, so gave way to his kennelmate.

2nd De Las Navazuelas Stormcloud at Ridanflight (Imp Esp) (Mr S Rose)

Very upstanding dog who presents a tidy outline on the stack, head is masculine with good finish. Clean in neck, slightly straighter in shoulder, enough depth of chest, stands on well boned legs and good feet. Ribs well sprung, a tad long in loin. Super quarters on him, stifles well bent and hocks well let down. Moved out well in profile to give him this place in the class.

3rd Riowood Orange Twist (Mr & Mrs L Millett)

Open Dog Entries: 10 Absentees: 1

1st Sh Ch Sharnphilly Boondoggle JW (Miss Oddie)

One I have judged before and awarded the RCC to, last time he was not on form, today he brought his A game. A Black and white who presents a super clean outline, masculine without being overdone. Pleasing in head and expression, defined stop, slight dish to the foreface. Fine ears which were set on well. Strong neck, well placed shoulders, and super front. Pasterns slightly sloping and neat feet. Good depth and strong through the loin. Powerful quarters and good muscle tone. Had good carriage on the move with an open side gait. In the challenge he went even better and this time I was delighted to award him the CC and BOB, thank you for bringing him again.

2nd Sh Ch Carofel Wings of Hope JW Ww23 Swiss Jch (Mrs L Adams)

One who did well under me as a youngster, he was best puppy dog and was pleased to see him here as the finished article and I note carrying his title. I liked his head and expression, not over done in any way, enhanced by a kind eye and fine ears. Good neck into shoulders which are well laid back. Stands on straight, well boned legs. Well made in body with ribs well sprung. Well made in quarters with a good bend of stifle. I really like his type but today Boondoggle edged it on movement, where he was more accurate. Close up for the RCC today.

3rd Sh Ch Teisgol Love Is in The Air ShCEx (Miss M E, Mr P R & Mrs D E Oliver & Stilgoe)

Veteran Bitch Entries: 5 Absentees: 0

1st Hawkfield Happy (Ms W Gordon)

Appealing Lemon and White lady who presented a typical and balanced outline. Lovely feminine head with dark eye and soft expression and well-set fine ears. Clean through the neck and shoulder, good depth to her forechest and standing on straight legs. Well bodied with a good finish to the croup. Moderate bend of stifle and well let down hocks. Moved true with an accurate footfall.

2nd Lowsmoor Half A Sixpence JW (Mrs A Lowe)

Another who scored in outline. Well balanced in head with good ear set, long neck into a well-set front. Good angulation on both front and rear. Body proportions are good with well sprung ribs and firm through the loin. Quarters well made with a good bend of stifle. Not as confident as the winner on the move which cost her the class

3rd Sharnphilly Toggi with Hookwood JW (Mrs S, Misses L & C Welch, Maber & Hazeltine)

Minor Puppy Bitch Entries: 4 Absentees: 2

1st Sharnphilly Euphoria for Riowood (Miss Oddie)

This orange and white young lady is beautiful. At just 8½ months she has an exquisite head and expression, fine ears and super finish to her foreface. She just flows with a balanced and curvy outline, strength with femininity and an air of class about her, even more special in one so young. She is put together very well, and this shows in her movement, on the move she was a delight to watch. Will watch her career with interest. Best Puppy Bitch and Best Puppy in Breed

2nd Sharnphilly Lyrical (Ms A Brooksmith)

Another very appealing young lady, litter sister to the winner and has bags of potential. Feminine head and expression. Clean neck leading to a good front assembly. Correct in body proportions with a good finish to the croup and well set on tail. Quarters developing well. Needs to find her feet on the move, once she does, I am sure she will have a good future ahead of her.

Puppy Bitch Entries: 5 Absentees: 0

1st Sharnphilly Euphoria for Riowood (Miss Oddie)

2nd Millpoint Endless Love (Mrs J M Harrison)

A lot to like about this orange and white, she is showing good balance, clean in outline and plenty of substance without being overdone. She has a feminine and well-proportioned head with dark eye and gentle expression. Clean through the neck and shoulders, firm topline, a tad long in loin, good tail set. Angulation is as one would want at this age, and she is bodying up well. On the move she had an accurate footfall and good carriage, with the handler moving her at the right pace, just needs to tighten in front.

3rd Sharnphilly Lyrical (Ms A Brooksmith)

Junior Bitch Entries: 9 Absentees: 1

1st Sunhouse Quintessence (Mrs R M C & Miss R Martin)

I really liked this 13 month-old bitch, I thought her very smart. She has a feminine and well-proportioned head with dark eyes and a gentle expression. Clean through the neck and shoulder, in which she really scored in the class. Standing on good well boned legs and feet. Body well made, firm topline, well-developed quarters and hocks well let down. Tail set on well. Moved with drive and had a good action to take the class, just went a bit flat in the challenge which was a shame.

2nd Fleurfield Betty Barclay (Mrs M.a & Mrs J. & Mrs H Hinton & Luke & Leman)

Another I like a lot and unlucky to meet the winner. Stood she presented the most super outline and took my attention as I looked round the ring, A really pretty head on this bitch, dark eyes and a soft expression. Long neck into well set shoulders with a good return, stands on good legs and feet. Body of super proportions, ribs well sprung and firm loin, holding her topline throughout. Quarters well made with stifles well turned. A tad unsettled being handled. On the move, not quite as fluid as the winner but once she got into her stride she moved out with that smooth action to take this place.

3rd Corotine Noir Blossom with Hookwood (Mrs S E & Miss C Welch & Hazeltine)

Yearling Bitch Entries: 5 Absentees: 1

1st De Las Navazuelas Judeline at Riverbrue (Imp Esp) (Mr B A & Miss A Crocker & Frost)

A lot to like about this young orange and white young lady, today she was shown and handled to total advantage. Super shape and outline on her, head is feminine with good finish to her foreface. Well-made front, shoulders well set and the right amount of return of forearm. Stands on well boned legs and tight oval feet. Made well in body, held her topline throughout and excellent quarters. Moved out really well to take the class, would like her a little tidier behind. In the challenge she really upped her game and strode out, was delighted to award her the RCC. Good luck with her.

2nd Lundgarth Ticket to Fly JW (Mrs S E Booth)

I liked this black and white bitch on the stack. She presents a symmetrical appearance. Feminine head and expression. Fine ears which were well set. Scores in reach of neck and well-set shoulders, and straight front. Ribs well back and firm in loin. Quarters developing well and in good condition. Once she got into her stride on the run round, I could see a good action.

3rd Teisgol Rose Campion JW Jch (Mr Pr & Mrs De & Mrs L Stilgoe & Stilgoe & Fox)

Novice Bitch Entries: 6 Absentees: 2

1st Corotine Noir Blossom with Hookwood (Mrs S E & Miss C Welch & Hazeltine)

This black and white lady was really giving her handler a hard time on the stack, she tends to rock back which can spoil her outline. She has a good overall shape and outline; head is pleasing with a mischievous expression. Good angles front and rear, just needs to get a bit more coordinated on the move which she will do with practice.

2nd Laveto Tennessee Whiskey (Mr & Mrs L Millett)

Another pleasing lady, she has a very appealing head piece, good through the neck and shoulders, would like a tad more return of forearm. Stands on well boned legs. Ribs well sprung and well-made quarters. Moved out with enthusiasm but not as tidy as the winner today in front action.

3rd Keepersfield Celest (Mrs & Miss Cooper & Pearson)

Graduate Bitch Entries: 5 Absentees: 1

1st Sonham Just A Pretty Belle (ai) JW (Mrs A D Matthews)

Lots to like about this 21 month old liver and white lady, who was shown to advantage by her handler. Lovely head piece on her, good through the neck. Well made in body, well sprung in ribs, firm in loin and held her topline throughout. Used her well made quarters to advantage on the move, scoring in profile action.

2nd Droveborough's Hells Bells JW (Miss S Kennedy)

Another smart lady, scored in head and expression. Balanced angles front and rear, standing on well boned legs and good feet. Body of good proportions. Good in quarters, stifles well bent. Did enough on the move just needed a little more enthusiasm.

3rd Alozia Zephryne (Mrs L J Barham)

Post Graduate Bitch Entries: 6 Absentees: 1

1st Sharnphilly Dizzy Blonde at Linosa (Miss A Gates)

I loved the head on this orange and white lady; she has fine ears and super finish to her foreface and a dark eye which gave her a beautiful expression. Clean in neck, decent angles front and rear. Well made in body with ribs well sprung. Quarters well made. Scored in this class with her flowing movement, would just like her a little tighter in elbow.

2nd Raigmore Faith Restored (Mrs T & Mr T Crowhurst)

Another typy bitch, 3 years old, she has a pleasing head and expression. Clean in neck, decent front assembly. Stands on well boned legs and neat feet. Well made in body, good through the ribs and loin and well-made quarters. Not quite the flowing action of the winner on the move today and she lost her shape a little at the end.

3rd Nightgold Pipkin (Ms A Brooksmith)

Limit Bitch Entries: 13 Absentees: 1

1st Ferndel Sapphire Mist over Stocksfell (Mrs B Wilkinson)

A smart 2 year old black and white lady. I liked her head piece; she has a feminine expression with a good finish to her foreface. For me she had the best outline in the class and just flowed in a series of graceful curves. Good front assembly, stands on straight legs and neat feet. She is well made in body, of good proportions, well sprung ribs and firm loin. Held her topline throughout, stifles well bent and good finish to her croup. Moved out well, would just like a little more drive.

2nd Riowood C'mon It's Time for Carmandine JW (Mrs M & Mrs C & Mrs L Gerrard & Bell & Galloway)

This black and white lady pushed the winner all the way for the top spot. She is a 2 years old lady and of very good type. She presented a balanced outline on the stack. Her head piece is well proportioned with well-defined stop, clean reach of neck into well-made front. Body made well with a decent spring of rib and firm in loin. Quarters well made with stifles well turned. Scored in movement, held her shape well.

3rd Carofel If I Had Wings JW (C Guy)

Open Bitch Entries: 5 Absentees: 0

1st Sh Ch Chesterhope C'mon over to Carmandine (Imp Nzl) JW (Mrs M & Mrs C & Mrs L Gerrard & Bell & Galloway)

I have admired this bitch since I first saw her at North Riding Gundog, the first show back after Covid, and I was delighted to have the chance to go over her. She has a beautifully moulded head with the right amount of stop, good finish to the foreface and a soft expression. She presents a very balanced picture, gentle curves, correct amount of substance and bone with an air of elegance about her. She is made very well with good angulation both ends, well bodied with ribs well back and a firm loin. Her topline was firm and a good tail set. Fine ears and tight skin. She moved with an accurate footfall and covers the ground well so well. She was on form today and I was pleased to give her the class and later on be able to award her the BCC in some very tough competition, superbly handled to advantage, thank you for bringing her.

2nd Sh Ch Tenshilling The Wanderer (Mrs J Webb)

Another super lady who won the RCC from me last time. Beautiful head on this lady with good stop and finish to the foreface. Fine ears which were well set. Long and strong neck leading to well-placed shoulders. Good depth to her forechest and ribs well back. Firm in topline and a well set on tail. Curvy throughout. Developed quarters which she used well on the move. Lovely profile action just not as tidy in front. I ran her and C’mon over off against each other with the winner just edging it.

3rd Kanix Skyfall (Mr & Mrs J Blackburn-Bennett)