Working & Pastoral Breeds Association Of Wales

WORKING & PASTORAL BREEDS ASSOCIATION OF WALES

BRIARDS

Thank you to the committee for the invitation and the wonderful hospitality. Whilst entry numbers were low I was pleased with the overall quality. Was pleased to find that all exhibits had correct double dew claws and presentation was excellent. The youngsters showed much promise and bodes well for our breed in the future. Whilst I am not a tail fanatic, some attention to the correct tail carriage would be beneficial.

Veteran Dog (2,1)

1st Parry’s Ch Stormymoon Untamed Irish – 8 year old black of good proportions, good leg length, strong skull, equal head proportions, excellent bone, ribs and top-line, harsh textured coat, positive mover. DCC and Best Veteran

Puppy Dog (1)

1st Parry’s Stormymoon Is Enough – 9 month fawn of good colour. Beautiful head,with nice dark eye. Good reach of neck and correct scissor bite. Well angulated and well laid back shoulders. Good bone and back firm and level. Well angulated hindquarters with good set hocks. Moved effortlessly and covered the ground well. Very promising youngster.

Junior Dog (1)

1st Wescott-Smith & Smith’s Urban Legend Dilorini at Rozimba (Imp Pol) – 16 month old fawn of excellent colour. Lovely head, dark eye and correct scissor bite. Good front assembly with well angulated and well laid back shoulders. Level topline which he held well on the move. Good tail set and tail of correct length. Well angulated hindquarters with excellent set hocks. Considered him for the Res CC but in the challenge was just outmoved by the Limit Winner,

Limit Dog (1)

1st Thorp’s Gilcoru Malbec D’Brie JW – Two year old fawn of good colour. Good head proportions with strength to both skull and muzzle. Good reach and arch of neck leading to a well angled shoulder and return of upperarm. Firm topline and nicely bodied. Excellent rear quarters and low set hocks. Moved and handled well with excellent low tail carriage. Res CC

Open Dog (1,1)

Puppy Bitch (4)

A super class of puppy bitches which bodes well for the future of our breed.

1st Parry’s Stormymoon Limited Edition – 9 month old fawn bitch. Beautiful fawn colour. Nice feminine head with a good dark eye. Correct scissor bite. Good front assembly, level topline and well angulated hindquarters. Moved round the ring with ease. Presented to perfection. Best Puppy

2nd Trimnell’s Vallonne Magical llusion – Another promising fawn puppy of good colour. Pretty feminine head, good dark and correct scissor bite. Nice front and nicely angulated hindquarters. Moved and handled well. One to watch for the future.

3rd Trimnell’s Vallone Magical Flame

Junior Bitch (0)

Post Graduate Bitch (0)

Limit Bitch (2)

1st Fletcher & Rual Keogh’s Gilcoru Quaid at Arrowflec – Super feminine black bitch with an excellent head. Darkest eye and correct scissor bite. Excellent front assembly and beautiful, level topline which she held at all times. Well angulated hindquarters with excellent set hocks. Coat of good harsh texture. Moved round the ring with ease and presence. Pleased to award her CC and BOB.

2nd Skegg’s Chavell Secret Vision (ai) – Fawn with a lovely head, eye and expression. Good bone and body with good depth of chest. Balanced outline, good angulation. Moved with confidence. Good presentation.

Open Bitch (5,3)

1st Wescott Smith & Smith’s Lux Ch Vivienne De L’arene Noire at Rozimba – Feminine black bitch with a lovely outline. Excellent head, dark eye and correct scissor bite. Good front assembly and level topline. Well angulated hindquarters with excellent set hocks. In good full coat with excellent presentation. Moved round the ring with ease and covered the ground well. Unlucky to meet the Limit Winner today. Res CC

2nd Hartwell’s Chavell Bonjour Maisie – Fawn shaded bitch. Rugged female. Excellent head. Medium neck. Deep chest. Excellent bone. Firm, level topline. Short, muscular loins. Good angulation. Movement today was generally good but, at times, had a tendency to crab. Excellent tail set. Good harsh coat.

Rhoda Patience – Judge