Welsh Kennel Club

The Welsh Kennel Club Championship Dog Show 2026

Lhasa Apso

Junior Dog

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1st Alamiks Hitchin A Ride to Corrolls JW (Ms J Hazelhurst). 15 months Very pleasing youngster, in super coat and condition, well bodied and with substance throughout. Delightful head with excellent proportions and super eyes. Well set tail. Produces a typical outline on the move with a strong topline and excellent carriage. A very exciting prospect with all the qualities to go right to the top.

Yearling Dog

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1st Vonstry Shades of Love (Mrs V J Harris). Approaching 18 months. In the teenage stage. Pleasing proportions. Correct head shape. Enough bone but would prefer a tad more body weight. Good for neck. Holds a level topline. Profusely coated. When he was paying attention, he moved well. 

Graduate Dog

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1st Vonstry Mr Sunshine (Mrs V J Harris). 5 years. Well bodied. Excellent cream coat. Appealing for head proportions and furnishings. Attractive dark eyes. Body a tad longer cast. Well set long neck; level backline and high set tail. Holds a decent shape. Steady on the move. 

Post Graduate Dog

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1st Khumbila Centre Stage JW (Miss R Revillas Rodriguez). Approaching 2 years and clearly a quality youngster. He cannot help but capture attention. I admired his super outline and size Neck is well-arched, into well laid shoulders. Well-proportioned head contains lovely eyes and good dentition. Body is of ample substance; plessing ribcage and holds a secure topline throughout when demonstrating free and accurate movement. Seriously considered in the challenge. 

2nd Zanamop Jubilee Lord (Miss L Owen). 4 years. Balanced head contains dark oval eyes giving a lovely expression. Would prefer a tad more length of neck. Well bodied. Straight forelegs set under shoulders. Strong, level topline and high-set feathered tail. Steady on the move. 

Limit Dog

Entries: 5 Absentees: 1

1st Skylax Dare to Believe JW (Miss C M Ward). 3 years. Lovely for shape and balance. Detailed and expressive head piece with correct proportions, good chin and width of muzzle. Body is well ribbed Moderate balanced angles front and back. He is a very typical, sound mover maintaining his super profile at all times. RCC

2nd Belazieth Fast'n'furious (Miss M & Mrs J Devereux & Richardson-Black). 2 ½ years B/W. He is impressive for size and overall balance and clearly there is more to come. Very appealing both when standing and on the move. Pleasing head proportions; good dentition. Appealing eyes supported by dark pigmentation. Well laid shoulders and ideal for neck length. High set tail, held well. In super coat. He moved very well. Close Call. 

3rd Zanamop White Flame (Miss L Owen).

Open Dog

Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

1st Ch Khumbila Causing Chaos JW (Miss R Revillas Rodriguez). Almost 2 years. I note he won from a plethora of worthy Champions. He scores highly for his most attractive size and impressive outline. Pleasing, well-balanced headpiece. His super dark pigment complements forward-facing dark eyes. Lovely big nose; good chin and a level muzzle. Well-made front with straight forelegs and compact feet. Good neck and shoulder, neat elbows and good return of upper arm. Excellent proportions of body to leg, with a firm topline. Well-bodied, oval ribcage and short coupling. High-set tail. Impressive on the move, he maintains his shape whilst exhibiting easy reach and drive. Coat presented to perfection. CC & BOB. 

2nd Ch Kelankin Ghost Ryder with Charjilliam ShCEx (Mrs S & Miss K Crook & Kindness). Mature 6-year-old, a tad larger than 1. In super cream coat. Another eye-catcher, being sturdy and balanced with ideal head furnishings. Masculine head portrays resolute expression. Lovely dark, expressive oval eyes; good for muzzle proportions. Correct bite. Well-set, strong neck. Secure topline and firm loins. Body is well-ribbed. Well-laid shoulders. Secure topline. Sturdy legs and well-angulated rear. His movement is accurate, free and economical. Presented in immaculate coat of the correct texture. A worthy champion and strong contender in the challenge.

3rd Ch Shenedene The Gambler with Vallena (Miss Md & Mrs Hm & Mrs Sm Hall & Bell & Ellis).

Special Beginners

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1st Shenedene Serendipity (Mrs H J Brown). 10 months. B. Appealed instantly for type and especially her outline. Balanced feminine head with moderately narrow skull. Medium stop, broad jaw and correct bite. Good neck flowing into well-laid shoulders. Good for depth of chest and excels in topline and rib. Tail well-set and carried. Coat presented to perfection. Very well handled and presented. Moved well. Delighted to see her awarded Special Beginners Utility Group 1. Congratulations! 

Veteran Bitch

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1st Ch Khinjan Bellisima JW (Mrs S J Hattrell). We have met before. Now 8 years old she is as lovely as ever. Presented in fabulous condition with excellent body, muscle tone and femininity. She is the correct size, with a well-proportioned head, dark well-placed eyes, correct muzzle and stop, good pigmentation, and well-set, heavily furnished ears. She has a strong neck, well-placed shoulders, straight bone, good ribbing, a firm topline, high tailset and excellent front and rear angulation. Her movement is balanced and a joy to watch. Her mature coat was immaculately presented. BVIB and delighted to see her awarded Utility Veteran Group 2.

Puppy Bitch

Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1st Shenedene Hasta La Vista (Miss M D Hall). 10 months and my notes say ‘wow’! She has a beautifully proportioned outline, with excellent head and tail carriage, good rib depth and a strong, correct topline. On the move she is ultra confident demonstrating accurate, purposeful action. Ulta feminine head is well balanced, with a pleasing muzzle and beautiful expressive, well-placed eyes. She is presented in a quality, well-grown coat, completing an exceptionally promising picture. A very special youngster with all the qualities to develop into a future champion. Best Puppy in Breed and delighted to learn she was awarded 3rd in a very competitive Utility Puppy Group. 

2nd Burnsett Obsession with Orcavoe (Mr L J Connett). 10 months and another very impressive young lady. Decidedly feminine, she produces a super shape. Nicely balanced head with correct length of muzzle, appealing dark eyes. Good finish of muzzle and width of jaw. Strong neck into good shoulders and firm topline. Tail is high set high. Good for front and rear angulations. Presented in super coat and condition. Moved with a confident, free action.  

3rd Shenedene Serendipity (Mrs H J Brown).

Junior Bitch

Entries: 2 Absentees: 1

1st Valento Mystique at Khinjan JW (Mrs S J Hattrell). 15 months old and lots to like. Very pretty, feminine head with a broad jaw, dense pigment, and dark, oval eyes. Of lovely proportions, she produces a stunning outline. Compact and sturdy, with good front and rear assembly, well-sprung ribs, short loin, and tail is well set and carried. Immaculately presented coat and condition. One to watch. 

Limit Bitch

Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

1st Filenjar Wicked Dreams with Luekiki JW (Mr D & Mrs L Shoemark). Very pleasing for type, She is pretty with a feminine expression, her head is correct with good stop with the correct eye with such an delightful head and expression, enough neck, her front is correct, well placed shoulders good topline and well set and carried tail. In full coat well presented. she moves with ease around the ring with elegance, she did not put a foot wrong, her such a beautiful profile, nice depth and width of chest, level topline tail carriage is good, on the move she carries herself so well and is parallel both coming and going, 

2nd Ithera Dulce De Leche Into Burnsett (Mr C & Mrs L Chesterfield)

3rd Shenedene Blondi with Charjilliam (Mrs S & Miss Md Crook & Hall)

Open Bitch

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1st Ch Shenedene Copy and Paste JW (Miss M D Hall). CC

2nd Ch Shenedene Kiss My Pix Sell with Charjilliam (Mrs S & Miss Md Crook & Hall) RCC

Tony Allcock OBE (Judge)