South Western Yorkshire Terrier Club

I thoroughly enjoyed my judging today at the South Western Yorkshire terrier club championship show. A few observations from today spring to mind. Overall, I was pleased to see that the quality of exhibits is improving,which is encouraging for the future of our breed.  However, there are one or two areas that I feel need attention. Firstly, the temperament of some exhibits could be improved. A Yorkshire terrier should be alert, confident and have the outgoing, lively character that is such an important part of our breed. Secondly, I noticed three or four exhibits today with incorrect mouths. This is something breeders need to pay closer attention to.  Overall, there is much to be positive about, but we must continue to strive for improvement in quality, temperament and construction of our Yorkshire terriers.

Baby puppy dog.

1st. Bladesmark New Generation.  Only 4 months old boy, he has a lovely expression, with beautiful dark eyes and correct ear set. Coat of correct colour and texture for his age. He enjoyed himself on the move and showed a happy, confident attitude.  Best baby puppy.

Baby puppy girl.

1st. Bladesmarks the Graduate. Litter sister to baby puppy dog. Very much showing the same qualities as her brother.  Just preferred her brothers personality to win bbp.

Minor puppy dog.

1st Quaff of New Deal at Bierlyn.  A promising 7 month old puppy who has all the qualities one would hope to see at this stage of development. A well balanced youngster, with a lovely head and eye dark, good ear set. Good proportions,with level topline and well set tail. Moved with confidence and enthusiasm. RBPIS

2nd Aacharmoes Freddy Teddy.  A smaller sized puppy than 1.  With pleasing head, eye, not using his ears to full advantage today. A nice topline and good movement. His colour and coat texture are developing nicely for his age.

Post Graduate dog.

1st. Trayshellin Taurus at Bierlyn. 19 month old boy of good size and shape, with a good coat texture and colours. Level topline. Moved reasonably well, both coming and going. I would just prefer him a little smaller and more compact. 

Open dog.

1st Int/Spanish Ch Skyfall Des Milrols. A very impressive showman who thoroughly enjoys his time in the ring. He has that wonderful Yorkshire terrier presence and attitude, with plenty of character and sparkle. A well balanced dog, presenting a pleasing outline, with level topline and good proportions. His coat is an important feature, with the correct texture, length and rich colour. He carries himself with confidence and style, moving freely and purposely, with good drive and reach. He certainly knows how to command attention and is a pleasure to watch in the ring. DCC,BIS.

2nd, Ch Kentauro Alfa Chilli Pepper (imp).  Another quality dog with much to admire. He has a fabulous head, with lovely expression, dark eye and well carried ears. His coat is a real feature, being of beautiful quality and texture, with lovely colour. He has many of the attributes I look for in the breed and is a attractive Yorkshire terrier.  Unfortunately,he wasn't really enjoying his day today and this showed in his movement, which was not at his best. A dog with plenty of quality who I am sure can show himself to a much better advantage when feeling more settled. RDCC

Special pet trim dog or bitch.

1st Kasmann Fern.  A lovely little girl,presented in a neat and tidy clip. Showing plenty of breed type and charm. A pleasing head with sweet expression. Nicely, balanced for size with good topline and well proportioned body.  Moved happily around the ring, showing good confidence and lovely temperament. A delightful little exhibit.

Bitches

Minor puppy bitch.

1st. Bierlyn what else. A quality seven month old minor puppy, who really caught my eye. She has a lovely expression,bags of character. Clearly enjoying every moment in the ring. A pleasing head with dark, expressive eyes and correct ear placing, giving that alert intelligent expression that I look for. Level topline covered with a coat developing nicely for a puppy of that age. I particularly like her movement coming and going.  Plenty to like and lots of potential as she matures.  BPIS.

2nd Aacharmoes Button Moon. Similar age to 1st. She has a sweet head and dark eye giving a pleasing expression. Unfortunately,she was not using her ears to full advantage today, which rather detracted from her overall expression. Moved well around the ring, showing reasonable freedom and confidence.

Puppy bitch.  1st. Entertainer of New Deal at Accharmoes. Shorter in leg than some. She has a appealing expression. Silky coat of texture which was pleasing to see. Would perfer a little more refinement all round. Moved ok around the ring, showing reasonable freedom.

Junior bitch

1st. Hello my Queen soul Diamond at Legendito.  A very pleasing Junior bitch with lots to like. She is well but together. Particularly like her level topline, which she maintained well both standing and on the move. Moved exceptionally well, with good drive and freedom, showing sound action coming and going. Nice head, dark, bright eyes and a pleasing expression. Good coat for her age. Hopefully she has now finished growing, as she has much to offer and is a promising young bitch.

Special Yearling bitch 

1st Wicklacy Lilly. A 20 mth old bitch with pleasing coat colours and good texture. She has a sweet head with dark eyes and used her ears to full advantage. A little shorter on leg than some, however she moved nicely around the ring. I noticed she is the daughter of the pet clip winner and she has inherited many of her mother's qualities. 

Post Graduate Bitch.

1st. Bierlyn we Believe.A very pleasing bitch who particularly appealed to me for her size, shape, character and movement. She is beautiful balanced, with everything appearing to be in the correct place for her age.  A lovely head with dark, bright eyes. Correctly carried ears, giving that alert and intelligent expression. Good proportions, with level topline and well set topline. Her coat has the correct silky texture, with pleasing colours. Her facial furnishings could be improved, which would give her that extra finished look and complete the picture.(She has plenty of time as still young). Moved exceptionally well, with good drive and freedom showing herself to advantage coming and going. I seriously consider her for the RCc.

2nd Geegees Heavenlysent to Accharmoes. A bitch with good coat texture, showing correct silky texture. Good for size and overall shape. Her head is pleasing with dark expressive eyes, she could have used her ears to better advantage to complete her expression. Moved reasonably well around the ring.

Limit bitch.

1st. Sladesmark Sugar Maple.

Another well put together bitch with a good overall shape and balance. She has a level topline and good tail carriage. A pleasing head, with dark eyes and v shaped ears carried erect and giving a lovely alert expression. Good mouth and bite. Excellent coat texture, with the correct silky quality, although I would have preferred a more even body colour. Good tans and furnishings. Moved well around the ring showing good freedom, drive and soundness.

Open Bitch. ( With two very high quality exhibits)

1st. Ch Estugo Amien shake it out at Wenwytes.  My first is an extremely well balanced bitch, beautiful constructed and showing excellent breed type. Particularly liked her size, shape and overall proportions, with level topline and good tail carriage. Lovely head with sweet, intelligent expression dark, bright eyes and small V shaped ears. Excellent coat texture, with desired fine silky quality and lovely colour. She has excellent front and rear movement, with plenty of drive maintaining her topline throughout. A lovely Yorkshire terrier in every respect, combining sound construction, movement, quality and character. BCC,RRIS,BOSIS.

2nd Ch Bierlyns Last promise. Another quality bitch, although slightly different in type but with plenty of breed type and quality. Well balanced, with good size, shape and proportions. A pleasing head with lovely traditional expression, dark eyes and correct placed ears. Good coat texture showing fine ,silky quality desired in the breed, with correct colours. She is well made throughout. Moved around the ring well, with good front and rear movement. Although not quite as precise in her movement as the 1st. Still a quality bitch with much to admire and one who should continue to develop and mature. RBCC.

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