West Of England Ladies Kennel Society

Best Puppy in Show

It was a great thrill to be invited to judge all of the Groups and Best Puppy in Show at WELKS. Thank you to the ladies for their invitation and hospitality throughout the show. It's a cliche to say I was spoilt for choice over the 4 days, but it's true and the quality was excellent throughout. All 7 of the group winners impressed me but in end it was the Australian Shepherd Sparkaway Gets My Goat who was BPIS, Standing he is a picture of quality and balance, so typical in head and eye and in immaculate condition throughout. On the move he is so accurate for one so young and really comes into his own with an easy and effortless profile gait. Add to that his outgoing personality and natural charisma, it had to be him!

Reserve best puppy in show was the handsome Greyhound, so typical in outline and of generous proportions, he has a quality head with bright eyes and an intelligent expression. So well constructed and conditioned it was no surprise he moved so well in all directions. He has a look of quality and cannot be ignored in any company, a great future is assured.

Hound Group Puppy

G1 Sobers Kendrick at Incitatus, Breed: Greyhound (Mrs E A & Mr G A Bogart)

First was the upstanding greyhound, muscular and symmetrical. Obviously masculine, but with no hint of coarseness. Long head, flat skull, oval eyes of good colour, excellent ears. Long neck, shoulders well laid, quality bone, and excellent feet, compact and well arched. Deep in chest, firm in back. Excellent topline, well muscled thighs, hocks well let down. Moved straight and true covering the ground with a good length of stride. Still only young but charismatic and putting on a great show.

G2 Davricard Astrid, Breed: Beagle (Mr D R Craig)

Second was the beautifully headed Beagle bitch, such soft dark expressive eyes and an appealing expression. Strong, well arched neck, pleasing forehand. Just right for bone down to firm, compact feet. Her body is well ribbed and developed. Firm in topline, tail set on and carried high, never faltering. Well muscled rear which she used well on the move. Stacked up is shapely and presents a picture of balance. Beautifully conditioned.

G3 Foxhunt A Mark Left Behind (Imp Aust), Breed: Foxhound (Miss C & Miss B & Mr J & Mrs C Millward & Bryson & Bryson & Bryson)

Group 3 was the well balanced Foxhound, already quite mature in his development. Well balanced head, flat skull, dark eyes of good colour. Long neck, shoulders well positioned. Excellent bone, right to his round strong feet. Firm condition all through, well muscled body, ribs well sprung. Firm level topline, which didn't falter, something are moving. Tail well set on high set. Wide well muscled quarters, which he uses well on the move.

G4 Soletrader Puppet Master, Breed: Basset Griffon Vendeen (Petit) (Mrs S, Mr O & Miss E Robertson)

Fourth was the petit. As always, from this kennel presented to best advantage. Excellent head and eye shape. Head is of correct balance, dark eyes. Excellent neck. Pleasing shoulders, straight forelegs, and excellent feet. Firm in body. Tail well set and carried. Well, muscled quarters, which he used to advantage on the move, particularly in profile.

Toy Puppy Group

G1 Krieger’s Oor Bryan, Breed: Miniature Pinscher (Mrs N Mcloughlin)

Red, miniature pinscher dog who has instant appeal for his overall balance and sturdy body. Compact, elegant outline. Only just 6 months, but a really attractive prospect. Narrow head, oval shaped eyes, dark and expressive. Excellent air set. Pleasing front, fine bone, the best of feet. This body is well ripped back, compact, short in loin, firm in topline. Tail high set. Hindquarters muscular and used to advantage on the move, holding his outline at all times.

G2 Carycares Hot to Go, Breed: Affenpinscher (Miss S & Miss J & Mrs L Wildig & Wildig & Cary)

Group two, the Affenpinscher. One I did well for recently and who still very much appeals. Love her head and eye, mischievous expression. Straight in forelegs, elbows set close to body. Short in body, well sprung ribs, tail high set, and carried. On the move, she uses her rear well and has a great action in profile. Harsh jacket, of good texture, well presented.

 G3 Lovetrac Beckham, Breed: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (Mr P F Lovel)

Group 3 was the Cavalier. Beautifully marked dog with such an attractive head, soft expression, large, dark eyes, really appealing. He's well constructed, pleasing front, bone, and feet, firm in top line, ribbed quite well back. Tail is well set and carried. On the move, he's light footed and effortless when he goes. Beautifully presented as one would expect.

 G4 Edgwarebury Lady Katherine Eastonite, Breed: Pug (Miss A J Ellis)

Group 4 was the pug, cobby and well balanced. Quite large head, dark round eye, neat ears, dark eyes. Slightly arched neck. Strong bone, and very good feet. Well, ribbed body, firm in topline. High set and tightly curled tail. Strong muscular rear, which she uses to advantage on the move. Moving with a sound, steady action in all directions and showing so well on such a hot day.

Utility Puppy Group

G1 Waterley Blanche Et Noire, Breed: Tibetan Terrier (Mr G Davies)

Beautifully proportioned bitch. Perhaps not the biggest, but so well balanced. Ideal head proportions, defined stop, large round dark eyes. Strong neck of correct length. Compact body, ribbed well back, firm level topline and short loin. High set tail. Straight, fine coat immaculately presented. Optimum muscletone, hocks well let down. On the move she is so free and easy moving with an effortless stride. Close up on the final day.

 G2 Abear De Marval Anybull at Chelmbull (Imp Cze), Breed: French Bulldog (Mr D & Miss A & Mr J & Ms S Cund & Cund & Yates & Tune)

Puppy Group 2 was the French Bulldog male, sturdy and solid, masculine but not overdone. Quite square in skull, well defined muzzle, round dark eyes, high set ears of medium size. Well arched neck, strong well boned legs and excellent compact feet. Muscular body with well sprung ribs, muscular loin. Muscular rear. Free sound mover, very attentive to his handler.

 G3 Jemblewood Northern Stork, Breed: Dalmatian (Mrs L Reide-West)

A strong muscular liver spotted dog. Head of good length, flat skull, dark oval eyes. Neck of good length, shoulders well laid back, straight well boned forelegs and excellent cat like feet. Chest has good depth and his ribs are well sprung, firm level topline, tail well set and carried. Well developed muscular rear which he used to best advantage especially in profile.

G4 Santosha Storm Shadow, Breed: Shih Tzu (Mr D & Mrs S M Crossley)

Pleasing head which is broad, large dark eyes set well apart, muzzle of good length. Ears well set. Sturdy dog who is good to go over, neck slightly arched, shoulders well positioned. Short, well boned legs, round feet. Chest has good depth, firm topline, high set tail carried well over his back. Long dense coat beautifully presented. Moved with a very good action.

 Terrier Puppy Group

G1 Twinan Silver Dollar, Breed: Jack Russell Terrier (Miss T J Irving)

Strong, active young male. His head is well proportioned, flat skull, dark almond shaped eyes and a a keen expression. Strong neck, shoulders quite well laid back, straight well boned legs and neat feet. Correctly proportioned body, firm level topline, high set tail. Free moving in all directions, covering the ground with ease.

 G2 Belleville Turn The Tables, Breed: Norfolk Terrier (Mrs C S Thompson-Morgan)

Small strong dog of good proportions. Broad skull, medium sized ears, dark oval shaped eyes and a keen expression. Strong neck, short straight forelegs. Ribs well sprung, level topline. Strong well muscle rear with hocks well down. Moves straight and true in all directions. Straight, wiry coat, well presented.

 G3 Eblanahalls Gold Fascinus, Breed: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier (Mrs L N Lui)

Upstanding dog, flat skull, clear dark eyes. Strong muscular neck, muscular shoulders, quite well laid back. Strong, level back, tail set on high and well carried. Soft, silky coat, well presented. Co-ordinated positive mover.

 G4 Carradine Little Bird, Breed: Cairn Terrier (Miss Pja & Mrs R Rose & Harrison)

Of pleasing size and balance. Head in proportion to body, broad skull, definite stop, dark eyes set well apart. Legs of good length, level topline, body developing well. Muscular rear, hocks well let down, moved freely in all directions.

Gundog Puppy Group

G1 - Minstergate Celebration, Breed: Weimaraner (Mrs C Rodgers)

First was the weimaraner bitch of ideal size and balance. Aristocratic and appealing in head, kind expression, light eyes. Neck of good land, excellent forehand. Correct amount of bone and the best of feet, tight and well arched. Deep in body. Ribs, well developed, and ripped well back. Firm level top line. Docked tail, well set and carried. Strong, firm, muscular hindquarters, which he uses to best advantage on the move. Shown in excellent condition.

G2 - Westaway Return Call to Kazval (Imp Nor), Breed: Spaniel (Welsh Springer) (K Anderson)

Group 2, Welsh Spring Spaniel. Of pleasing size and balance. His head is developing well, eyes could still darken a touch. Good reach of neck, pleasing forehand and compact, well arched feet. His body has good depth. Firm level top line well arched loin. Muscular rear which he uses well on the move with sound and free action. Presented immaculately.

G3 - Bracchini's Absolute Drama, Breed: Bracco Italiano (Miss L J Coghlan)

Group 3 was the orange and white Bracco Italiano male who was well proportioned. Masculine head but not over done, quite long neck, pleasing forehand, bone and feet. Body of correct proportions, well ribbed back, firm in condition. Excellent rear, well angulated. Moved out to advantage in all directions.

G4 - Lendever's Time to Shine, Breed: Spanish Water Dog (Mrs R Capille)

Fourth was the Spanish water dog white and black. Typical in head, and eye shape. Short through the neck and front, correct bone and feet. Under her well presented puppy coat is a firm well ribbed, muscular body. Muscular rear. Tail well set and carried. Presented in immaculate condition, moving out well in all directions.

Pastoral Puppy Group

G1 Sparkaway Gets My Goat Cpw26, Breed: Australian Shepherd (Miss T Cowley)

Eye-catching medium sized red merle dog of ideal balance. His head is well proportioned with a well defined stop, expressive almond shaped eyes, obliquely set. High set ears, perfectly set. Strong neck of medium length, shoulders well positioned and compact feet, well arched and manicured. Firm strong level topline, deep chest with ribs well sprung moderate tuck up. He has an ideal coat of correct length which is in pristine condition. On the move he comes alive with a free and easy action and eats up the ground in profile.  

G2 Calkylona Midnite Melody, Breed: Bearded Collie (Mrs A & Mr A Gill & Hosie)

Bearded Collie bitch who has very good balance. Her head is all in proportion, strong muzzle, pleasing eye colour with a soft appealing expression. Muscular neck, shoulders well laid back. Ribbed well back, strong loin and a firm level topline which never faltered standing or moving. Well muscled all through and covering the ground easily in all directions. In good coat which was well presented.

G3 Charbonnel Ruma, Breed: German Shepherd Dog (Mrs S Platt)

Standing up presents a balanced outline. Well proportioned head, strong muzzle, dark almond shaped eyes, medium sized ears set high. Quite long neck, well positioned front, ribbed well back and strong wide well muscled rear. Precise and accurate on the move and impressing in profile gait. 

G4 Ladamis Prince of Darkness with Mellowdee, Breed: Old English Sheepdog (Mrs T Porter)

Strong and quite square in outline. Well developed head, stop well defined, dark eyes. Long strong neck. Well boned forelegs, compact body, slight rise to topline. Muscular rear. Coat of harsh texture, beautifully presented

Working Puppy Group

G1 Crimlisk Romanee Conti, Breed: Bullmastiff (Mr P Collins)

Masculine dog with a large skull, broad and deep with well developed cheeks. Dark eyes, ears set on high. Well arched muscular neck, well boned strong forelegs to well arched cat like feet, wide chest. Compact body, wide well muscled thighs, hocks moderately bent. Moved out straight and true holding his outline at all times.

G2 Chayo Aurelia, Breed: Alaskan Malamute (Mrs S Ellis-Payne)

Quality young bitch who presents an excellent outline both standing and moving. Broad head, well proportioned, brown almond shaped eyes, medium sized ears. Strong body, firm topline, wide well muscled thighs and hocks well let down. Tail well positioned and carried. Moves with an easy, sound action in profile.

G3 Waldershelf Fine 'n Dandy, Breed: Bernese Mountain Dog (Mrs A & Mrs E Manix & English)

Strong and sturdy bitch who has immediate appeal. Strong head, flat skull, dark eyes. Strong, muscular neck, excellent forehand and strong bone. Shoulders well positioned, quite compact body. Moving out positively in all directions. 

G4 Rarjo The Cross of Macduff, Breed: Portuguese Water Dog (Mr B C & Ms L G Williams & Newton)

8 month old black bitch well balanced and almost square in outline. Well proportioned head, dark eyes. Short neck, straight forelegs, well boned. Well ribbed back, short firm loin. Well angulated rear, well muscled.Tail correctly set and carried. Moving positively and well presented.