South Wales Kennel Association

South Wales KA General Championship Show 2026

Welsh Corgi (Cardigan)

VD (5,1)

1. Taylor & Michalski’s Pol Ch Dom Corgi Easy Boost. A good class to start the day which saw this 7 yr old brindle take the win and what a super lad he is. All male, well off for bone and so good hands on. Excellent neck, flowing into well-laid shoulders, firm level back, well sprung ribbing, muscular loin and tail pleased for length, set and carriage. First class head and expression; good width of skull between his rather large ears which are correctly set, moderate stop, the best of eyes with clearly defined corners, muzzle of correct length to balance and scissor bite. Prominent sternum, elbows held close to the sides and standing correctly in front on good sized, tight feet. On the move, he goes so well when viewed in profile, pleased when coming towards but is just a tad closer going away. Good quality coat. Excellent temperament. My choice for CC, BOB and Best Veteran. Delighted to see he went on to take Best Veteran in Show.

2. Burgoyne & Goddard’s Ch Waterdeep Ranger One JW ShCM ShCEx. Approaching 10 yrs, this brindle is another with so much to like and he is carries good bone and substance. He is quite different in outline to the winner, having less neck although he has enough, he’s excellent through the topline, has well sprung ribs, a muscular loin, correct croup and tail pleased for set and carriage. Masculine headpiece with good skull, expressive eyes of good colour, ears are correct for size and set, stop is moderate and he has a moderately tapering muzzle of correct length. Pleasing angles front and rear, prominent forechest and stands on good feet. Goes well on the go around but winner had the edge. 

3. Cooper’s Haveback Beech Haven

MPD (1,0)

1. Taylor’s Tamlin The Big Easy. 7 mth old brindle who is very much a baby as one would expect at this age and therefore needs time. Muscular neck, firm topline but could be shorter in the couplings and right now carrying tail somewhat higher than preferred but I’m sure this is just puppy exuberance. Good skull to muzzle proportions but skull still to break, super ears for size and set, expressive dark eyes with defined corners and correct dentition. Pleasing layback of shoulder, good return of upper arm, prominent forechest and he stands on very good feet. Standing well naturally in front but somewhat wider coming at you when gaiting. Good quality coat. 

PD (4,0)

1. Irving’s Twinan Dragon Rider. I was presented with four very different brindle pups here with this 9 mth old taking the class. A scopey youngster who I feel is at the teenager stage right now. He has plenty of neck, firm in topline but with a touch more length, ribbing extends well back and is developing as it should for age, muscular loin, correct croup and tail pleasing for length, set and carriage. Balanced headpiece with masculine expression; good skull, ears correct for size and set when using them, moderate stop, very good eye for shape and colour, moderately tapering muzzle and correct scissor bite. I liked his forechest, he stands on very good feet and has an excellent shoulder and return of upper arm. Gaiting well on the go around and nice and firm going away. Best Puppy Dog.  

2. Clifton’s Joseter Jenson. 11 mth of differing type to winner but also pleasing. Muscular neck of correct length to balance, pretty good through the topline but not perfect right now, ribcage of good length and pleasing rib development, correct croup and tail set on as it should be and of very good carriage when gaiting. Nicely proportioned head with good width of skull between his correctly set ears, expressive eyes of good colour and with defined corners, moderate stop and correct dentition. Well developed forechest with pleasing angles but standing a little untidy. On the move, he goes very well when viewed in profile with such good drive from the rear and was more than ok coming and going.  

3. Pike & Carter’s Tamlin Double Dunked at Breezelyn

JD (1,0)

1. Jordan’s Gowerston Gunsmoke with Jakovall. 9 mth old blue merle who is sturdily built, presented a pleasing outline and has a super temperament. Muscular neck of correct length, firm level backline, ribcage of good length, correct croup and tail of good carriage when on the move. Balanced headpiece with breadth to skull between his well set ears of good size, expressive eyes, moderate stop and correct dentition. Pleasing angulation both front and rear and standing on excellent feet. When gaiting, he displays a very good profile action, is correct when coming towards but rather closer behind when moving away.  

PGD (2,1)

1. Smith’s Elessar Dark Moon Rising. Brindle of 2 yrs who was very well handled here. Pleasing neck, topline could be touch firmer to advantage, correct croup and tail of good length, set and carriage. Masculine head with skull of good width and flat as required between his excellent ears, expressive eyes of good colour but corners could have more definition, moderate stop, muzzle of correct length to balance head and scissor bite. Very good forechest and angulation of forequarters, however when gaiting he could be better coming at you but he went well on the go around and is accurate going away. Good coat.  

LD (3,1)

1. Fricker’s Kerman Wizard of Oz (AI). 2 yr old brindle who won this class comfortably for me and he was excellent hands on. I liked his outline, having an excellent neck, firm level back, first class ribbing, muscular loin, correct croup and tail pleasing for length, set and carriage. Very nice head and expression; good skull to muzzle proportions, good sized ears of correct set, eyes of good colour with clearly defined corners, moderate stop and correct dentition. Prominent sternum, good layback of shoulders and return of upper arm, standing on such good feet and muscular hindquarters which are well angulated. Gaiting well on the go around with good carriage and excellent going away. Blowing coat on the day but still more than worthy of the RCC.  

2. Smith’s Ancksunamun Host of Goa’uld with Yecartracey. 22 mth old brindle who is very well balanced with muscular neck of correct length, excellent topline and good length to ribcage but not quite tail set or carriage of winner. Nicely proportioned head with pleasing skull, ears of good size and set, eyes correct for colour but not quite shape of those of 1, moderately tapering muzzle and correct scissor bite. Standing on good sized feet which are round and tight. On the move he is somewhat wider coming at you and couldn’t quite match the drive of 1 on the go around.  

OD (4,0)

1. Taylor & Michalski’s Pol Ch Dom Corgi Easy Boost

2. Burgoyne & Goddard’s Ch Pemcader Diamond Geezer. 5 yr old blue merle out of a smaller mould than the winner. He was very good to go over given his correct construction and pleased for overall type. Muscular neck, firm through the topline, ribbing well sprung and carried well back, correct croup and tail carried pretty well. Quality head and expression with good skull to muzzle proportions, moderate stop, nice dark eyes with corners clearly defined, excellent ears for size and set and nice dark pigmentation. Very good forequarters with prominent forechest, good angles, forearms mould around the chest, elbows are close to the sides and he stands on such good feet. On the move, he pleased coming and going. Good quality coat. Considered for the RCC.

3. Irving’s Twinan True Grit

GCD (3,0)

1. Cooper’s Haveback Beech Haven. Black brindle of 7 yrs. This lad was very well handled here and presented in super condition. Excellent neck, topline could be a touch firmer, good length to ribcage, firm loin and correct croup. Masculine headpiece with correct skull to muzzle proportions, good width to skull between his correctly set ears which also pleased for size, good stop, expressive eyes with defined corners and moderately tapering muzzle. Pleasing angulation both front and rear and he stands well in front and has very good feet. Goes well when viewed in profile and was true when going away.  

2. Fox’s Gowerston Granville. Nicely balanced blue merle of 3 yrs. Muscular neck, excellent topline, ribcage of good length, correct croup and tail pleased for length, set and carriage. Nicely proportioned head with width to skull between his rather large, well set ears, moderate stop, expressive eyes and good dentition. He stands as he should in front and pleased for forechest. Moving pretty well on the go around but winner had the edge on the down and back. Another who was so well handled.  

3. Apperley’s Wildcard Ace at Nanaimo

VB (4,0)

1. Fricker’s Ch Kerman Field of Dreams. A rather varied class which saw this 10 yr old brindle win with some room to spare. She appealed for type and was pleasing to go over. Neck of correct length to balance, pretty good through the topline, well sprung ribs and good length to ribcage, correct croup and tail set and carried well. Feminine headpiece with good skull to muzzle proportions, expressive eyes of good colour and with clearly defined corners, good sized ears of correct set and moderate stop. I liked her angles front and rear, she has a very good forechest and elbows are held close to the body. When gaiting, she had by far the best profile action in the class and she carries herself well as she goes.

2. Froggatt’s Wildcard Queen of Clubs for Gerefa. 9 yr old black brindle. A touch heavy and a little lower to the ground but she was better hands on than those who placed behind her. She has a muscular neck, is pretty good through the backline, ribcage of good length, correct croup and tail pleased for both length and set. Balanced head with feminine expression, excellent ears and eyes of good colour but not quite shape of those of 1. She has a decent forechest and stands on good sized feet which are nice and tight and on the move, she went pretty well all through and has correct tail carriage.

3. Langford’s Caprian The Vixen JW VW

MPB (2,1)

1. Taylor’s Tamlin Easy Choice. 7 mth old black brindle. Only a baby but showing promise. She has a lovely neck, topline still to firm a tad but fine for age, good length to ribcage and tail carried well enough. Her head is still to break but she has correct skull to muzzle length ratio and an overall pleasing expression; excellent eyes with clearly defined corners and of good colour, rather large ears which are set on just right and correct dentition. Pleasing angles both ends and standing on very good feet but she is still to develop in forechest. A little wider coming at you right now but goes well on the go around. Good coat.

PB (5,0)

1. Clifton’s Joseter Lotus Sunbeam. Another class with some very different bitches competing and where this 11 mth old brindle came out on top. She presents a very good outline with muscular neck of correct length to give balance, topline spot on, ribbing extends well back, firm loin, correct croup and tail just right for set and carriage. Nicely proportioned head with feminine expression; skull still to fully develop, ears good for both size and set, dark eyes, moderately tapering muzzle and scissor bite. Pleasing angulation front and rear, good sized feet and she stands the best in front in this class. Goes ok coming and going but took the class on her excellent profile action and carriage.

2. Taylor’s Tamlin Mom's Rum Cake. 10 mth old brindle who is totally feminine and pleased for overall type. She has a good length of neck, topline not quite that of winner but she has time on her side, pleasing rib development, good croup and tail correct for length and set. Most attractive head with good skull to muzzle proportions, excellent eyes with defined corners, ears of good size and set on as they should be, moderate stop and scissor bite. Pleasing angles both ends, standing on correct feet but forechest to further develop. She is nice and accurate when going away and goes well when viewed in profile but she couldn’t quite match the side gait of 1.

3. Langford’s Lidoffad Lucy of Caprian

JB (6,1)

1. Clifton’s Joseter Morgan Brooklands. I particularly liked the first two in the class. This 11 mth old brindle was my choice for the top spot and I thought her an exciting prospect. She presented such a lovely balanced outline with muscular neck of correct length which is nicely arched, excellent topline, ribcage of good length, firm loin, correct croup and tail set on just right and of good length. First class head and expression; skull of good width between her well set ears which are of good size, moderate stop, dark eyes with corners clearly defined, moderately tapering muzzle of correct length to balance and good dentition. She has the correct angles front and rear, is prominent in sternum, elbows held close to side and stands just as she should in front on good sized feet. Impressive on the go around with forelegs extending well forward and carrying her tail correctly as she goes. Good quality coat. RCC and Best Puppy and pleased to see she went on to take Puppy Group 4.

2. Essenhigh & Bishop’s Lidoffad Tiwlip for Brynlluan. 17 mth old brindle who pushed the winner all the way. She is an excellent type, carries strong bone and was very good hands on. So good in outline with muscular neck of correct length to balance, firm level back, well sprung ribs, correct croup and tail just right for length, set and carriage. Quality headpiece with feminine expression; good width to skull between her excellent ears for size and set, moderate stop, dark eyes but not quite those of 1, moderately tapering muzzle of correct length and scissor bite. She is well developed in forechest, stands on super feet and her hindquarters are well angulated with excellent muscle development. Gaiting well on the go around but winner just had the edge coming towards. Both of these bitches should make up.

3. Burgoyne & Goddard’s Waterdeep Black Queen

LB (5,1)

1. Davies’ Joseter Ooh Betty at Ceranda. A somewhat diverse class which saw this brindle girl of 2 yrs take the win, scoring for overall type and profile action. She is totally feminine, carries strong bone and was presented here in firm, hard condition. Excellent neck, topline could be firmer to advantage, good length to ribcage, correct croup and tail pleased for length and set. She has a super head and expression; skull and muzzle proportions are just right, first class ears, dark eyes with clearly defined corners, moderately tapering muzzle and scissor bite. She has good angles front and rear, forechest is prominent, forearms mould around the chest, elbows are held close to the body and she has good sized feet. Moving out well on the go around with plenty of drive from the rear.

2. Anderson & Thomas’ Tamlin Boot Scoot Boogie at Andercor (AI). 2 yr old blue merle who is also well off for bone and she has plenty to like. She pleased in outline with muscular neck of correct length to give balance, is nice and firm in topline, ribs are well sprung, croup is correct as is tail for set and carriage. Balanced headpiece with good breadth to skull, expressive eyes, ears of good size and set on well, pleasing stop and correct dentition. Well developed forechest, round feet of good size but could stand better in front. On the move, she pleased when coming and going and also went well when viewed in profile. Good coat. 

3. James’ Gowerston Gracelyn at Bwthyn

OB (5,0)

1. Loken & Sonberg’s Analog CC I See Fire N Jch Njw-26 Osljw-26. 21 mth old red who very much appealed and she was an absolute delight hands on. She presented a beautifully balanced silhouette with arched, muscular neck, firm level topline, excellent ribbing, correct croup and text book tail for length, set and carriage. Feminine head with excellent skull, ears of good size and set on well, expressive eyes of good colour and with defined corners, moderate stop, correct length to muzzle to balance and scissor bite. First class construction and in this area alone she was a standout in today’s entry; excellent forechest, good shoulders and return of upper arm, elbows close to the body and standing just as she should in front on the best of feet. On the move, she could not be faulted when viewed from any angle and she was thoroughly deserving of the CC. A very close call when it came to the challenge for BOB; for me the dog just having the edge in overall expression.

2. Fricker’s Ch Kerman Who'l Come A Waltzing (AI). 2 yr old brindle who was casting coat on the day, however she is full of quality and of sound construction. She pleased in outline with muscular neck of correct length, firm through the topline, ribcage of good length and ribs well sprung, correct croup and tail of good length, set and carriage. Most attractive headpiece with appealing expression; skull of good width between her correctly set ears which are of good size, dark eyes which defined corners, muzzle correct for length to balance and scissor bite. She is prominent in forechest, stands on decent feet and has pleasing angulation front and rear. On the move, she went well on the down and back and also opened up well on the go around with plenty of drive from the rear.

3. Taylor’s Ch Chris Team Bakalia for Tamlin (Imp Pol) JW

GCB (3,0)

1. Smith’s Ceranda Gower Diamond JW. 4 yr old brindle who placed down the line in Limit but she has much to like. Feminine all through, she has good bone and substance and was very well handled here. Pleasing neck, firm in topline, good length to ribcage, correct croup and tail of good length and set. Attractive head with good skull to muzzle proportions, eyes of good colour but lacking defined corners, rather large ears of pleasing set, moderately tapering muzzle and correct dentition. She stands on good sized feet which are nice and tight but I would like to see a more prominent sternum. When gaiting, she moved pretty well all through. Good quality coat.    

2. Froggatt’s Wildcard Queen of Clubs for Gerefa

3. Apperley’s Nracigroc Charlotte Jayne

Judge: Tim Ball