Show Type: Championship
Venue: The Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells, Powys LD2 3SY
Judge: Miss T Peacock
Entries: 123 making 125
I was honoured to be invited to judge the Welsh Kennel Cub Ch. Show. The entry was excellent both in quality and quantity, It was a pleasure to go over such quality exhibits. Movement was variable and some exhibits moved okay coming an going but lacked drive.
Best Of Breed: CH Glebeheath Fingers On Lips
RDCC: CH Glebeheath Just a Gigolo
BCC: CH Glebeheath Fingers On Lips
RBCC: Onthill Daydreamer
Best Puppy: Blaisdon One Step Beyond To Fevstone
Best Veteran: CH Cobstoneway Moon River at Clipstone
Entries: 3 Absentees: 0
1st - CH Kgills King Of Swing At Awbrooksky ShCM (Mr & Miss Goddard)
a good type of dog with pleasing head, nice expression, good front, keeping a good topline on the move. Shown in good coat, enjoying his day out and well handled.
2nd - CH Cobstoneway River Magic JW ShCM (Miss C Spencer)
similar comments as 1. but didn’t quite have the sparkle of winner.
3rd - Bristoc Rock The Boat at Bluebabel (Mr K P & Mrs N B Yates)
Entries: 2 Absentees: 0
1st - Reedwater Doc Holliday By Dassett (Mrs S Spafford)
pleasing typical head, narrow front, nicely balanced throughout, correct topline, neat feet, moved well.
2nd - Brumborder Jump Ship To Rockslade (Miss G Lowe & Mr T Miles)
b/t with good jacket, size okay, strong muzzle and bite, narrow body which was easily spanned, neat feet with thick pads, just not as positive on the move as 1.
Entries: 4 Absentees: 1
1st - Chorbeck Move To The Music (Mrs H Haughton)
lovely size, well put together and not overdone in any way, good mouth and jaw, narrow front, nice topline, a shade short of coat today, but he moved well to win the class.
2nd - Achouffe McKay's Fable (Mrs S McKay)
looked good in profile, just a tad harder to span than winner, super tight coat and thick pelt, lovely head and expression, correct mouth. Moved okay
3rd - Chorbeck Strike A Pose (Mrs J Powrie)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 1
1st - Blaisdon One Step Beyond To Fevstone (Mrs D Bullen)
11 month old g/t maturing nicely. He has a lovely flat skull and nice shaped eye, narrow front and tight feet, level topline which he held when moving, well angulated rear which he used with drive to win him a strong class over 2. Best Puppy in Breed.
2nd - Cedarhill Melt In The Mouth (Mrs C Dean)
well turned out dog who looked balanced standing and on the move. Good teeth and strong jaw, pleasing head and expression, super neat feet, easily spanned, good tailset.
3rd - Hawcoat Super Trooper (Mrs E J & Miss R C Larner)
Res - Cashelrock Black Bush (Mr K H & Mrs D Moore)
VHC - Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray (Mrs M Small)
Entries: 4 Absentees: 0
1st - Southash Blue Jasper (Mr J & Mrs I M Southam)
b/t with good head, strong muzzle with good sized teeth, reasonable length of neck, narrow front, ribs carried well back, well padded feet, just needs to tighten in front.
2nd - Howthwaite Gentil Duke At Tilmoray (Mrs M Small)
b/t, okay in skull but not quite the head of winner, narrow front, racy hindquarters, harsh coat, thick pelt, moved well.
3rd - Twigglestone Steps To Heven (Mrs L I Aldous)
Res - Brumborder Jump Ship To Rockslade (Miss G Lowe & Mr T Miles)
Entries: 3 Absentees: 1
1st - Borderby's Return To Sender For Clipstone (Miss E & Mrs J Jackson)
very typical dog with excellent head and expression, good ears and correct strength of muzzle, straight front and good shoulders, level topline which he held on the move, in full coat with well set on tail.
2nd - Otterwood Titan (Mr P Armstrong)
different type from winner having heavier front construction. He has a pleasing head with well placed ears. In fit condition with a good bend of stifle. Moved okay.
Entries: 6 Absentees: 3
1st - Eneonith Marbles (Miss J Burrell)
attractive g/t, nice type built on narrow lines, good length of back with a strong loin, well set on tail, good angulation, harsh double coat and loose pelt. Moved true and freely.
2nd - Thistlestone Glenfiddich (Mr S Whisker & Miss J May)
another nice dog good head built on narrow lines, good topline which he maintained on the move. Moved very well behind, just needs to tighten up in front.
3rd - Mansergh Elevenses At Rhozzum (Mrs M Sharp)
Entries: 11 Absentees: 1
1st - Chatmoss Bullet Tooth Tony JW (Miss J Hughes)
masculine dog in tweedy coat, super head, skull and strong muzzle, pleasing in neck and narrow ribs carried well back. Moved well with drive.
2nd - Dassett Last Waltz JW (Mrs S Spafford)
another lovely headed dog who I liked very much. Short strong muzzle, large teeth and neat ears, straight front and flat ribs, level topline to well constructed muscular rear end, not quite the coat of winner today.
3rd - Northborders Marlon Brando JW (Miss J North)
Res - Gameway Macaroon (Mrs J S Truss)
VHC - Holdenelms Worth The Wait Via Ycart (Mr K K Fraser & Mrs T J Butler)
Entries: 12 Absentees: 1
1st - CH Bandicoot Doc Martin (Ms V L K Docwra)
super dog in unexaggerated hard condition who certainly looked as though he could do his job. Good otter head, well filled under the eye, strong muzzle and big white teeth Good reach of neck leading into smooth shoulders. Stood on small tight feet and thick pads. Ribs carried well back with strong loin topped off with super double coat and thick pelt. He has correct rear angulation and he moved round the ring as if he owned it. Pleased to award him the DCC.
2nd - CH Glebeheath Just a Gigolo (Mrs J Guvercin)
another well presented dog very good head with keen expression and dark eye, well placed ears, clean neck and shoulder lines, ribs carried well back, smart tight feet with thick pads, correct double coat with harsh pelt a lovely dog. RCC
3rd - CH Cedarhill Ghost Writer JW (Mrs M Fleming)
Res - CH/Ger/NL CH Brackenfell Bok To Bach JW WW17/18 (Mr C Hall & Miss L Ellis)
VHC - Gameway Mcvitie JW (Mrs P Clark)
Entries: 4 Absentees: 1
1st - CH Cobstoneway Moon River at Clipstone (Miss E & Mrs J Jackson)
10 yer old g/t bitch of correct size, moved soundly both ways, in excellent coat and condition, enjoying her day out she showed well. Best Veteran.
2nd - Pops Blackcurrant Fizz (Mrs H J Cobby)
7 year old b/t, another good mover in fine fettle, not a lot of coat,, correct bone and size, lost out on coat to winner.
3rd - Tilmoray Turtle Dove (Mrs M Small)
Entries: 3 Absentees: 1
1st - Blackmine Blue Pearl At Chorbeck (Mrs H Haughton)
b/t lovely sized puppy with a charming feminine head, dark eyes with keen expression super coat and pelt, good body shape and correct underline, free shown. Moved well.
2nd - Tojamatt Ann Brandreth (Mr & Mrs D Matthews)
another very promising puppy of nice size, not overdone in any way, pleasing in forehand and body, short of coat today, moved true.
Entries: 7 Absentees: 0
1st - Carrock Curiosity (Ms J Fawcett)
very stylish and feminine young lady, narrow throughout, good otter head, keen expression, neat ears, good length of neck flowing into well laid shoulders, good ribs, racy hindquarters, moved with confidence. Best Puppy Bitch.
2nd - Tojamatt Ann Brandreth (Mr & Mrs D Matthews)
2nd in MPB
3rd - Brankell Countdown To Flegato (Mrs M Fleming)
Res - Goldenmill Harvest Fantasy (Mr T & Mrs J Willmitt)
VHC - Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere (Miss J Hughes)
Entries: 13 Absentees: 2
1st - Bandicoot Avenger (Mrs V L K Docwra)
well balanced bitch of excellent type. Well proportioned head, shoulders placed correctly which led to a nice length of spannable flat rib, narrow front with well padded feet, in harsh coat with super pelt and good thick tail. Moved with purpose.
2nd - Dandyhow Pandora (Mrs K Irving)
lots to like about this bitch, just the right size, good head with neat well placed ears, neat tight feet, straight front and good topline. Moved with confidence from good hindquarters, just preferred body of winner.
3rd - Alcumlow Bloom (Mr P, Mrs B & Miss R Barber)
Res - Foxfactor Fire Cracker (Mrs K D Stockley)
VHC - Otterbobs Georgia Blue (Mr J R & Mrs H Gilpin)
Entries: 6 Absentees: 0
1st - Blackmine Blue Pearl At Chorbeck (Mrs H Haughton)
1st in Minor Puppy.
2nd - Rhozzum Truffle At Otterholme (Miss T Jones)
g/t bitch in full coat, nice for size, attractive head, strong muzzle, spanned easily, moved purposefully with drive. Just preferred back length of 1.
3rd - Ianteg Pink Porche (Miss D R L Davies)
Res - Rhozzum Winter Rose (Mr R Thomas)
VHC - Foxfactor Foxtrot (Mr D & Mrs C Nightingale)
Entries: 15 Absentees: 4
1st - Onthill Daydreamer (Mr R & Mrs A Ramus)
another bitch of top drawer quality, feminine with pretty head, mouth is good and she has a good underjaw, neat small ears, the straightest of fronts with good bone running into smooth shoulders and well carried back ribs. Nice tailset which came straight off the back. Super coat and pelt. Pleased to award her the RCC.
2nd - Ravenside Marsha At Jordith (Mrs L.M.I & Mr A.M. Jordan-Smith)
similar comments apply to this lovely bitch, a little more of her all round, the best of otter heads with very little stop and well filled under the eye. Good hindquarters, plenty of bone and muscle tone, good bend of stifle, straight front, good shoulders, covered the ground well, good coat and thick pelt, not as racy as 1 in bodylines.
3rd - Clydebeck Garnet (Mr M & Mrs S & Miss J Taylor)
Res - Irton Sovay (Mr D G & Mrs A C Fryer)
VHC - Foxfactor Fire Cracker (Mrs K D Stockley)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 1
1st - Gameway French Fancy Avec Orangebox (Mr M & Mrs T Anscombe)
g/t shown in fit condition, good head, strong muzzle, lovely reach of neck set in well laid shoulders, good length of rib and body. Firm level topline which she kept on the move covering the ground well and with confidence, scored over 2 on movement today.
2nd - Ycart Hunts Bays N Stays (Mr K K & Mrs T J Fraser & Butler)
lovely quality bitch, well constructed with good reach of neck, excellent shoulders, good length of back and good tailset. Good coat and pelt, lovely racy outline.
3rd - Nantcoch Field Skipper (Mrs J M Phillips)
Res - Ebffiniau Rock Rose Lady (Miss E Brinkley)
VHC - Foxcourt Amber Spirit Gambler (Ms S P Greenway)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 3
1st - Bardenfox Tale as Old as Time (Mr I & Mrs J Broomhead)
good headed bitch with nice expression, well set ears and strong jaw lovely neck and very well balanced She moved very well, covering the ground with ease, coat was past its best and over the top.
2nd - Northborders Lady Mary (Miss J North)
beautiful little b/t bitch, loved her head and expression, good for bone, she was in excellent coat, balanced with no exaggeration, good neck and shoulders moved and showed well. Just preferred overall balance of winner.
3rd - Gameway Love Of The Chase (Mrs P Clark)
Res - Badgerbeck Tiny Dancer At Bluebabel (Mr K P & Mrs N B Yeates)
Entries: 10 Absentees: 5
1st - CH Glebeheath Fingers On Lips (Mrs J Guvercin)
beautifully presented light grizzle bitch, good head with a broad flat skull, dark eye with a good keen expression. She has a straight narrow front with small tight feet, ribs carried well back, tail straight off the back which showed off a good level topline, she moved out with drive, covering the ground well. Pleased to award her BCC and BOB.
2nd - Mansergh Paint By Numbers (Miss A Roslin Williams)
lovely bitch who was unlucky to meet winner on such great form. Correct size, very workmanlike bitch, typical head with a lovely eye and correct expression, straight narrow front moved soundly.
3rd - Foxfactor Fancy Free (Mrs K Stockley)
Res - Clydebeck Solitaire (Mrs S & Mr M & Miss J Taylor)
VHC - Raleniro New Rose (Mr M J & Mrs D A Lorraine)