Lancashire Heeler Association

Vulnerable Breeds Premier Open Show

Saturday 15th August 2026

Judge : Miss N Foster (Thozow)

I would like to thank the officers and committee for their kind invitation to judge this well-run show. My thanks also go to my efficient steward and to the exhibitors for accepting my decisions.

Kerry Blue Terrier

BOB Kebulak Mr Marvellous (Miss J & Mr A Pretty & Potts)

Special Yearling (1,0a)

1st Kebulak Mr Marvellous (Miss J & Mr A Pretty & Potts)

An upstanding, compact youngster of excellent balance. Long head with the correct slight stop, strong, powerful jaws, and correct bite. Dark eye moderate size ear well-carried. Strong neck of good reach into well-laid shoulders, with a straight front and elbows tucked close to the chest. He is short-coupled with well-sprung ribs and a level topline. Powerful movement with good reach and drive, covering the ground with ease. Presented in a smart jacket. Pleased to see him awarded RBIS.

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

BOB Silkcroft Play On Repeat (Mr C W & Mrs C L Satherley)

RBOB Calvenace Hunky Dory (Mrs S A L & Mr D J Symonds)

BP Silkcroft Play On Repeat (Mr C W & Mrs C L Satherley)

BV Janeyjimjams Jubilee Star at Starzak ShCM VW (Mrs C A Tilley)

Puppy (7, 2a)1st Calvenace Hunky Dory (Mrs S A L & Mr D J Symonds)

A substantial male with a strong head of good length, profusely covered with coat. Dark eye, correct bite and V-shaped ears. Straight front with good bone, correct shoulder placement, well-sprung ribs and short-coupled body, with tail set on high. Muscular hindquarters with well-bent stifles. Moved freely with good reach and drive.

2nd Silkcroft Going Viral (Mr C W & Mrs C L Satherley)

A feminine bitch with correct balance. She has a moderately long, slightly arched neck, flowing into well-laid shoulders. Level topline with muscular loin and tail set on high. I liked her rear angulation, with plenty behind and hocks well let down. She has a light wheaten coat of soft, silky texture. Moved freely.

Special Yearling (3, 2a)

1st Silkcroft Play On Repeat (Mr C W & Mrs C L Satherley)

Loved his ring presence, demonstrating true spirit and full of confidence. Powerful, long head of medium width, with a well-filled muzzle. Strong neck flowing into well-laid shoulders, with sufficient length of upper arm. Forelegs straight with excellent bone. Ribs well sprung, with good depth of chest, ribs carried well back and a short loin. Moved freely with good reach and drive.Pleased to see him go on to win BPIS and BIS4.

Limit (1, 0a)

1st Crofftysofty Bee Yonce (Mrs A Fallon)

I liked this bitch in profile, particularly her movement, with a level topline and good reach and drive. Head of correct proportions, with V-shaped ears folded level with the skull. Well-laid shoulders, well-bodied and with the correct proportion of body length to height. Muscular hindquarters, with a good bend of stifle, and parallel when viewed from behind. Beautiful soft, silky coat of a pleasing wheaten colour.

Open Dog (2, 0a)

1st Crofftysofty Hay Jude (Mrs J Amel-Azizpour)

An upstanding male with a superb temperament. Powerful, long head, profusely covered with coat. Balanced throughout, with well-laid shoulders, correct rear angulation and pleasing overall proportions. Well-bent stifles, muscular second thighs and hocks well let down and parallel. Moved with good reach and drive, although a little untidy in front.

2nd Janeyjimjams Jubilee Star at Starzak ShCM VW (Mrs C A Tilley)

Head with a medium-width skull, V-shaped ears folded close to the cheeks and a large black nose. Straight front and moderate neck flowing into a level topline, with sufficient depth of rib and a short, muscular loin. Well-developed hindquarters with a moderate bend of stifle. Silky coat with curls. Moved well.

Open Bitch (2, 1a)

1st Snowmeadow Treacle Toffee (Mr S & Mrs S Munn)

A feminine bitch with a flat head, defined stop and strong, well filled muzzle. Straight front with good bone. Correct lay of shoulders, with sufficient return of upper arm. Short-coupled, with good rear angulation and tail set high. Presented in a silky coat with curl. Moved freely with good reach and drive, maintaining her profile.