Welsh Kennel Club

Welsh Kennel Club 2026 

Basset Griffon Vendeen (Petit) 

Judge: Mr K Young

Veteran Dog. 1st 138 - Ir Ch Erylan Chaud Comme Hades An Ch 23 Cw 24/25/26 (Mr C, Mrs L & Miss S Brown). My best Veteran today was this impressive male presented in super condition and looking great for his age. He is well balanced in head. Good length of neck set well into his front quarters. Coat of correct texture. Covered the ground with ease.

PD 1st Rangali Franknfurter (Miss M & Mrs H Allenby). Handsome young male who is full of quality. Skull of moderate length with defined stop. Neck long coming into a firm and level topline. High tail set and carriage. Beautifully presented and handled to perfection. Best Puppy.

2 nd Erylan Astraeus (Mr T & Mrs D Bartley). Real baby on the day, however he was enjoying his day. He excels in head type, nicely balanced with large dark eyes. Ears long and supple. Head and body in proportion giving pleasing balance. Preferred the top line on 1.

Junior Dog 1st Ch Soletrader Puppet Master (Mrs S, Mr O & Miss E Robertson). One of the best classes on the day being full of quality exhibits. The winner stood out having the most exquisite head and expression. Neck long and firm flowing into a level topline. His front and rear quarters are clean with great angulations. Moving with front reaching action and rear strength. Res CC.  

2nd Jour Après Jour Confetti Ribbons (Mrs A N Huikeshoven). Another impressive young male of excellent breed type. presented in super firm condition. Strong skull slightly domed. Nice work under eyes. Decent length of neck. Level topline with firm loin. High tail carriage gives a pleasing outline on the move. Preferred the front on 1.  

Soletrader Basil Fawlty (Ms L & Mr P Guernari & Dane).

Limit Dog 1st Soletrader Basil Fawlty (Ms L & Mr P Guernari & Dane). Won this class on movement. Scores well in his head and expression. Dark eye with long eyebrows. Strong muzzle. Firm neck, topline and croup. Carried his tail high in sabre like fashion.  

2nd Soletrader Finger Lickin (Ms J C Brown). A compact and substantial male who is very pleasing to go over. Quality head set on a long and firm front quarters. He has good forechest and spring of rib. Excellent harsh coat. Well-muscled body.  

3rd Vysaris Baccus Dieu Du Vin JW Cpw 25 (Mr C, Mrs L & Miss S Brown)

Open Dog 1st Nld/lux Ch Jour Après Jour Sky Rocket Ww26 (Mrs A N Huikeshoven). Stunning male that dominated the ring with his presence. He is in super firm condition in every way. Quality head and body give great balance. His movement was strong and active. CC. 

2nd Ch Erylan Poseidon De La Mer JW ShCEx OSW (Mr T & Mrs D Bartley). Handsome male beautifully presented. Like his alert expression. Dark oval shaped eye. Long eyebrows. Slightly domed skull with defined stop. Gives an excellent profile on the move.  

3rd Ch Maudaxi Billy Bookcase (Mr P & Mrs D Reid). 

Special Beginners 1st Tangaer Jump for Joy (Mrs E Moore). Still only a youngster. Won this class on movement, shape and outline. Very pleasing head and expression. Level back with high tail carriage. Well, presented and handled. Best S/B

2nd Bonjour My Love (Miss R Jones). Attractive in head and expression. Dark oval shape eyes. Moderate length of neck. Presented and handled well. Would like more front angulation and firmer topline. 

Veteran Bitch 1st Tangaer Enigma at Glanbeuno (Miss S E Whiting). 8 Years of age and a credit to her owner. She really enjoyed her day in the ring. Very pleasing in head type. oval shape eyes which are dark and expressive. Pleasing coat condition and texture. Moved steady. 

Puppy Bitch 1st Rangali Columbia (Miss M & Mrs H Allenby). Litter mate to the best puppy. Winning this class with ease. She is feminine with good bone and substance. Head and body are in proportion to give a well-balanced shape, which gives correct movement. I liked how beautifully she was presented and handled.   

2nd Erylan Queen Maeve (Mr R, Mrs G & Miss E Foote & Mcaulay). Attractive baby who is pleasing in head. Skull and muzzle are balanced. She has a defined stop and moderate occiput. Rough coated. Just needs time to strengthen in her movement.

Junior Bitch 1st Erylan Terra Mater (Mr R, Mrs G & Miss E Foote & Mcaulay). Beautiful young bitch that has much quality and breed type. Good width and length of skull. Blunt muzzle. Long firm neck connects with her balanced body. She moves with good front and rear action. 

2nd Soletrader Golly Miss Molly (Miss C L & Mrs E Cooper & Cadmore). This bitch excels in head. Dark oval shape eyes with correct eyebrows, defined stop. Her well-balanced head gives a pleasing expression. Preferred the bone and topline on1. Well, handled. 

3rd La Vie Est Belle (Miss R Jones).

Class 73. Post Graduate Bitch

1st Tangaer Jemima Puddleduck at Callydena (Mr S A & Mrs L M Wyllie). Beautiful bitch that is maturing nicely having good breed type. She was presented in super firm condition. Quality head. Firm neck flowing into a level back. Good spring of rib, short and firm loin. Correct bone. Moved with good strength.  

2nd Soletrader Golly Miss Molly (Miss C L & Mrs E Cooper & Cadmore)

3rd Bonjour My Love (Miss R Jones)

Limit Bitch 1st Maudaxi Rebel Diamonds JW (Mr P & Mrs D Reid). Feminine quality bitch who is pleasing to go over. Nicely balanced head, dark eyes. Ears supple and fine. Decent reach of neck fitting well into her body. Moves with sabre like tail and free strides. Like her balanced outline. 

2nd Erylan Phoebe Petit Bijou (Mr R, Mrs G & Miss E Foote & Mcaulay). Another attractive bitch that excels in breed type. Lovely head with alert expression. Long neck firmly set into the front quarters. Pleasing topline. Good bend of stifle and low set hocks.

3rd Tangaer Iced Gem (Ms L Lewis)

Open Bitch 1st Ch Soletrader Fomo (Mrs S, Mr O & Miss E Robertson). Gorgeous young bitch that really took my breath away when she moved around the ring. She has everything I was looking for in this wonderful breed. So close to the standard, well balanced, short legged and compact. Well-muscled and moves with sound and efficient action. She looked fabulous in the Group. CC & BOB. 

2nd Jour Après Jour Twice As Nice JW (Mrs Anouk & Mrs Heidi Huikeshoven & Allenby). Another quality bitch that has much to admire. Exquisite head. Long reach of neck flowing into a well-balanced body. Decent fore chest and spring of rib. Short and firm loin. Just thought she could have showed better. Expertly handled. Res CC.

3rd Callydena Mowdie Miss Chief (Mr S A & Mrs L M Wyllie)