Welsh Kennel Club

The Welsh Kennel Club 2026

Tibetan Terriers

I would like to express my sincere thanks to my hard working stewards, Angie Effer and Kay Wills for their excellent support in keeping everything in order.

Veteran Dog

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1st Ch Waterley Ricky Evangelista (Mrs Y Knight). 7 years. B/W. Scores in head qualities. Excellent dentition. Body is well ribbed. On the move, he held a secure topline and high set tail. OK for forehand reach. Well angulated rear produced strong rear drive. Confident and smart. 

Minor Puppy Dog

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1st Talistella Call The Shots (Miss E K O'Connor). 7 months. B/W. Liked his overall balance and size. Mature for age. Correct for neck. Super for bone and substance. Firm backline. OK for ribbing. Presented in excellent coat and condition. Moved very well and in style. 

2nd Thembekile Dreamlover (Mrs Y Knight). 6 months. Super B/W coat. Slightly smaller than 1, nicely balanced but giving some away in maturity. Super head with a nice finish and expressive eyes. Well bodied, tail well set, and also moved very well. Close call. 

Junior Dog

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1st Waterley Soldier of Love (Mr E & Mrs J Lawrence). 14 months. Superbly well-conditioned black coat. Would prefer more substance throughout, and maturity will hopefully bring this. Enough neck; holds a secure topline and has a well-set tail. Impressive mover; he really stood out.

2nd Tiamastaes Black Orchid (Miss H Millington). 1 year. Lots of positives particularly in bone and substance. Balanced in size and shape. Appealing head and eyes. Secure topline and well set tail. Close call but today, the movement of 1 gave him the edge.  

Yearling Dog

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1st Taxiki Causin Chaos JW (Mrs E & Mr D Laffling). An impressive young dog of quality. B/W coat, presented in pristine condition. Balanced head is well-furnished and contains expressive eyes of good size and shape. Ears well set. Tail is high-set and correct for carriage. Ample neck and well laid shoulders. Hindquarters are nicely angulated. Whilst naturally, at this stage he still has some developing to do he has so much promise and he impressed me the more I saw of him, particularly in the challenge. Delighted to award him the RCC. 

2nd Waterley Soldier of Love (Mr E & Mrs J Lawrence). 1st in Junior Dog.

Novice Dog

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1st Waterley Soldier of Love (Mr E & Mrs J Lawrence). 1st in Junior Dog.

2nd Boshanti Satchmo (Mrs J Forrester). 2 years. B/W. Balanced head contains appealing dark eyes Would prefer him shorter coupled. Moderate neck. Holds a secure topline; high set tail. Unsettled on the move and coat needed serious attention. 

Graduate Dog

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1st Waterley Masterpiece (Miss H C & Mrs L M Lewis & Miles). 2 years old. Presented in a quality coat. Smallish in size, he produces a balanced outline when standing. His well-proportioned head portrays a pleasing expression, particularly from those dark eyes. Excellent dentition. Secure backline, well ribbed. His tail is correctly set. Steady mover. 

2nd Waterley Code Breaker (Mrs S Plank). 2 ½ years. Presented in first class order. Liked his substance and bone. Pleasing for head and expression and correctly set ears. Would prefer a tad more neck. Well ribbed. Holds a secure topline. Lovely feet. Steady mover. Close call. 

Post Graduate Dog

Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1st Boshay Bootiful Momo JW (Mrs S Harrison). 22 months. His profuse B/T coat makes him look a lot larger than he actually is. I admired is proportioned masculine head which contains appealing eyes. Neck of good length and strength. Well placed shoulders and particularly good chest and ribbing. Strong topline; tail placement. He moved with drive and determination. 

2nd Tiamastae Regale (Mrs C Charlesworth). 2 years. B/W. Smaller than 1 but very well balanced. Super B/W coat. Correct for head which contains expressive eyes; correct dentition. Neck of moderate length. Body is well ribbed. On the stand he presents a favourable outline but on the move his forehand became a tad insecure, which determined the placings 

3rd Boshanti Sandro with Candease (Mrs J Forrester).

Limit Dog

Entries: 6 Absentees: 0

1st Araki Shadow Storm (Mr A Barron). 2 ½ years. Admired his shape and proportions. He is strong, square and sturdy with a good depth of chest and length of ribs. Secure backline. Medium length skull; strong underjaw. Dark round eyes. High set tail. On the move, he was most impressive demonstrating correct reach and drive. Considered for the RCC. 

2nd Smart Dezine (Mrs N Torlay). B/W 3 years. Liked his size and shape. Scores highly in head and pigmentation and super for eyes. Correct neck and shoulders. Excellent for bone and substance. Well angulated hindquarters. Correct tail set and carriage. On the move he held is topline well but I felt that in the final go-around he could have given more.

3rd Araki Santana for Aonachmor (Ms J Tonge).

Open Dog

Entries: 4 Absentees: 1

1st Ch Jalren Midnight Runner JW (Mrs R Thurston). 3 yrs old. Presented to perfection and seriously looked the part. Super in outline, with sufficient length of neck, correct topline and pleasing ribbing; short couplings. Tail correctly set and carried. Head of good proportions, with evident stop. Dark expressive eyes. Strong dentition. Well pigmented throughout to add to the attraction. Strong, straight front. Well ribbed; pleasing forechest. Moved superbly. I hade no hesitation in awarding him the CC & BOB.

2nd Silgarhi's Holy Moses at Walkamile (Mrs H & Mr G Stickley). 4 years. Well-presented black coat. Slightly different in type to 1. Nice to examine where he has a well-proportioned masculine head with a defined stop; large dark eyes. Well-developed underjaw. Muscular neck of ample length. Well angulated front and ribbed back. Did not produce the movement of 1. 

3rd Tiamastae Starlight Dragon (Mrs C Charlesworth).

Special Beginners

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1st Gser Jinpa Namkha to Gajarkot (Mrs C & Mr S Lay-Flurrie). 2 years. B. Liked her size and shape. Head is feminine and of correct proportions. Good for neck and topline. Body has a good spring of rib. Her handler demonstrated a natural understanding and handled with confidence and care. Best SB. Later, delighted to see them being awarded Special Beginner Group 3 in the Main Ring. 

Veteran Bitch

Entries: 5 Absentees: 0

1st Waterley Angel Evangelista with Malocomi (Mrs D Green). 7 yr old B/W. Impressive for type and size so produces a pleasing overall outline. Quality head giving a feminine expression; correct skull, marked stop. Strong proportionate muzzle. Well bodied. Neck of correct length; firm topline, correct for ribbing. She stands true in front and on correct feet. On the move, she was pleasing to see. Super coat. BVB and BVIB. 

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2nd Tetsimi Slave to The Rhythm for Jalren (Mrs R Thurston). Nicely proportioned 7-year-old with a balanced head and the correct amount of stop. Dark, round eyes give a lovely expression. Compact, well ribbed body with a moderate neck. Shoulder placement and forehand not quite as strong as 1. Strong loin and a high-set tail. In super condition. 

3rd Quidditch A Touch of Sass VW (Ms E Hadlow).

Minor Puppy Bitch

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1st Talistella Rushin Roulette (Miss E K O'connor). 7 months and mature for age. My notes say ‘wow’. Feminine all through and clearly has the frame and substance in which to mature. She stands beautifully balanced, demonstrating a secure topline. Her tail is well set. Super for head and expression. On the move she is impressive. Her forehand reach and rear drive harmonise to make it all so easy. Clearly one to watch. BPB & BPIB and Puppy G4. 

2nd Thembekile Lucky in Love (Mrs Y Knight). 6 months and still very younf but notwithstanding, another really promising youngster and many of the same comments as 1 apply. I enjoyed watching them both on the final go-around and only wish I had two first prizes to hand out. I shall watch the progress of these two youngsters with interest. 

Puppy Bitch

Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1st Shamisha The Penny Drops (Mr D Lambert). 9 months The excellent standard of the previous class continues! Very striking and beautifully presented, she shows herself off to advantage. Strong, well-shaped muzzle with strong dentition. Ample neck flowing into a well-laid shoulders. Sturdy and already muscled. High-set tail. Super feet. Moves true and sound coming and going. Perhaps a tad more mature than 2 which gave the advantage.

2nd Shamisha’s Shining Star with Gemaras (Mrs C A Palmer). Almost 9 months. Many of the same comments apply and another most promising young lady. Lovely size, balance and bone for age. She has strength in head but still retains a femininity. Correct neck above a pleasing front assembly, good length of rib and short loin. Correct tail set and carriage. Superbly presented. Close call. 

3rd Fideletchan Black Betty for Devashuni (Mrs T Dyer).

Junior Bitch

Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1st Waterley Time to Shine at Javey (Mrs P A Rutley) 15 months. Attractive head with good skull and defined stop. Lovely expressive eyes. Muzzle of proportionate length. Nicely made throughout and well balanced. Moderate neck. Secure topline and pleasing ribbing. Good for depth of chest. Pleasing front and rear angulations with elbows held close. Strong straight forelegs, and correct feet. Impressive mover. 

2nd Waterley Sweet Inspiration (Miss S, Miss A & Mr J Elvidge, Webb & Davies). 15 months, and I guessed 1 and 2 would be litter sisters, as many of the same comments apply, save that 1 is a slightly smaller version. Lots to like, but she did not quite produce the same fluid continuity of movement as her sister. These two are likely to change places from time to time. 

3rd Tazique Kiss of Life (Mr E & Mrs J Lawrence).

Yearling Bitch

Entries: 8 Absentees: 0

1st Boshanti Ulissa (Mrs K Guziolek). 22 months, B/W, balanced and sound. Pleasing head proportions, correct skull length, round eyes, level topline that she held throughout, and a well-set, well-carried tail. Moved very well, with soundness, drive and good reach in front. Large, round feet and a well-angulated rear. In super coat. 

2nd Routenburn Dileab of Riomhach (Mrs N Torlay). 1 year. Well made. Balanced head with feminine expression; large eyes of good colour and ears well set. Correct dentition. Firm in topline. Well bodied and stands on good feet. On the move, she was not quite as composed and together as 1. 

3rd Malocomi Danced The Skies (Mrs D Green).

Novice Bitch

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1st Waterley Time to Shine at Javey (Mrs P A Rutley). 1st in Junior. 

 2nd Boshanti Sharlotte (Miss H Millington). 2 years. Well made, balanced and of good bone. Attractive head with a good skull and expressive dark eyes. Secure topline, strong ribbing, level croup and a well set tail. OK for shoulder placement and forequarters. Coat on the change and not at its best.  

Graduate Bitch

Entries: 2 Absentees: 1

1st Incalux Shyne A Light On Nefertari JW (Mrs R A & Mrs C L & Miss E F Johnson & Johnson Morris & Morris). 2 years. Presented in a lovely black coat. Nicely set neck and shoulders, level topline and correct tail set. Balanced angles and moved with carriage. Feminine head contains lovely eyes but would prefer them a shade darker. Well balanced throughout, with strong quarters, excellent bone and large, well-cushioned feet. Moved with purpose and drive. 

Post Graduate Bitch

Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1st Quidditch What A Star (Ms E Hadlow). 23 months. Instantly, I admired her head qualities, which are feminine and well proportioned. Strength to muzzle, good underjaw and correct dentition, supported by a strong neck and topline. Body is well made, with good ribbing. Nicely angulated front and rear, which proved sound, economical movement which, in a close call gave her the edge over 2.

2nd Boshay Pupkin Spice with Tetsikarma JW (Mrs K & Mr Gvr & Mrs S Plummer & Plummer & Harrison). 22 months and another very nice young lady. She also possesses many of the attributes of 1, but on the day not quite the forehand reach and freedom of 1. Presented in super coat and condition. A close call.

3rd Boshanti Renata (Mrs M Edwards).

Limit Bitch

Entries: 8 Absentees: 2

1st Shamisha Shining Bright with Gemaras (Mrs C A Palmer). 2 years Gold/W. A very feminine young lady who stands four square. Sweet head contains large dark eyes and portrays a resolute expression. Correct foreface with a moderately curved zygomatic arch. Super for pigmentation. Strong, compact and sturdy throughout with nothing exaggerated. Neat strong neck into well-laid shoulders and angulations mirrored in her rear assembly. Standing, she presents a beautifully balanced outline, with excellent proportions and demonstrates sound construction. She certainly moved with reach, drive and purpose and it being decidedly accurately too. Delighted to award her a first CC.

2nd Myrlea Belgravia (Ms G & Mr P Marley & Thirlwell). 19 months. Nothing flashy or exaggerated, but simply a quality, well-constructed Tibetan Terrier who is totally honest in type and function. Loved her head, with a strong muzzle and well-developed lower jaw, aiding strength and expression. Good lay of shoulder; well-bent stifles giving her the construction required for efficient movement. Good coat for age and presented naturally. Moved with a smooth, effortless stride, demonstrating easy reach and drive. A very genuine, sound, functional girl. RCC

3rd Waterley Match Maker for Incalux (Mrs R A & Mrs C L & Miss E F Johnson & Johnson Morris & Morris).

Open Bitch

Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1st Slo/lux/esp/ger/int Ch Ti La Shu Ps I Love You Jww21 Ww22 (Mrs S Rauhut). Quality G/White mature lady full of quality and a delight to examine. Beautifully balanced, with correct length of neck, level topline, excellent ribbing and well set tail. Super head of correct proportions. Beautiful expressive eyes; strong muzzle and correct dentition. Well angulated throughout she is sound and true on the move. Presented in excellent coat and condition and handled to perfection. 

2nd Myrlea The London Look JW (Ms G & Mr P Marley & Thirlwell). 2 years. Sporting a lovely black coat and presented in fit, muscular condition. I liked her overall size and the outline she portrayed. Correct head and expression, with good dentition and well-set ears with secure strong topline, aiding a balanced picture. Good size, but could not quite match the forehand of 1. Presented in fabulous condition. 

3rd Snoanda Morgan Le Fay (Mrs Y Knight). 

Tony Allcock OBE (Judge)