W.E.L.K.S. CHAMP SHOW -26TH APRIL 2026
I would like to thank the Committee for their kind invitation to Judge our Breed at their recent Champ Show. My two Stewards were wonderful and kept the Ring running smoothly throughout the day.
Special thanks to Exhibitors for your entries considering the current situation re soaring fuel costs.
I was delighted with my entry overall and would suggest that as Breeders we keep an eye on size in both dogs and bitches.
Fourth day of the Show, so lots of scents in the Ring. Therefore, I was not too critical of tails when considering Class Placings.
DOGS
VD – (2,0)
1. Boyle’s, Barrenclough Heart of Gold JW ShCex OSW VW – 8.5 year old S/w dog of good size and balance. Fine in foreface. Good reach of neck and depth of chest. Sound on the move. Well presented. Dental Hygiene a credit to owner - Immaculate teeth. BVD
2. Telford’s, Brilyn Born To Run For Glenbowdene – S/w reluctant showman. Again good size and balance to him. Well Presented. Moved okay.
MPD – (2,0)
1. Scott’s, Chantique Will O The Wisp – Two handsome puppies here. 8 month old s/w, who was well-schooled. Expression enhanced by dark oblique eye. Moulded foreface. Ears bang on top and used constantly. Immaculately presented. Moved well. BPD
2. Brooker’s, Jopium Just For You At Corisian – 8 month old s/w, who was tad excitable, which is not a fault. Soft expression and desirable head qualities. Not as mature at this stage as 1. Needs time. Another immaculately presented. Moved okay, again needing time to firm up.
PD – (4,1)
1. Blaikie’s, Kourika Dancing On Ice – Well sized 11 months b/m of good colour. Pleasing head and eye. Lovely rib-cage on him and turn of stifle. Well presented. Typical puppy roly-poly on the move.
2. Lockyer’s, Artiste Nocturne Du Domaine Des Emeraudes At Gataj (IMP FRA) – Tri of 9 months, excellent coat colour. Handsome expression. Beautifully presented. Balanced length to height. Kept topline on the move.
3. Thorne’s, Chelborn Look At Me
JD – (2,0)
1. Lockyer’s, Gataj Just Like Jesse James – Most handsome s/w boy, melting expression from lovely dark eye and moulded foreface. Super rib-cage. Good length to height ratio and length of tail. Moved well in Class and upped a gear with his movement in the Challenge. Smashing presentation. Attentive to Handler. RES CC
2. Congdon’s, Aaronwell Asks The Question – S\w. Finer made than 1in head qualities. All in proportion. Beautifully presented. Moved Well.
YD – (3,0)
1. Randall’s, Ladnar Call My Name JW – Not as interested in the proceedings today and have seen him show better. Upstanding b/m of good colour. Balanced length of head and well filled foreface. Correct eye. Great presentation. Moved Well.
2. Lockyer’s, Gataj I Got You Babe – I note he is Litter brother to Res CC.
S/w boy who was a bit apprehensive. Smaller make than his brother. Soft eye and expression. Good rib-cage and bend of stifle. Correct tail length. Once settled he was more confident when asked to move.
3. Telford’s, Ballahanna Ballad Singer At Glenbowdene
PGD – (5,0)
1. Brooker’s, Starlenga All About Majic For Corisian JW – S/w. Loved his masculine expression. Dark eye. Used ears well. Good body and condition. Super presentation. Moved well in Class. Let himself down on the move in the Challenge today.
2. Mason’s, Tiganlea So True At Glenspey – S/w fuller eye than 1. Balanced throughout. Excellent presentation. Moved well.
3. Edwards’, Beldones Mojito
LD – (6,0)
1. Kelly’s, Ballahanna Betrayed – Handsome s/w boy of lovely proportions and balance throughout. No coarseness to him, with a super dark eye and correct stop with moulded foreface and clean wedge giving correct head planes. Good reach of neck into correct angulated shoulders. Well set ears, used to advantage, and couldn’t fault presentation of his well-groomed fitted coat. Moved soundly in Class, and once he got his exuberance in check moved well in Challenge to take C.C. More to come from this boy.
2. Toogood’s – Hanvale Ralph Lauren JW – Another handsome upstanding s/w dog. Dreamy expression from correct eye placement and good ear carriage.. Didn’t move as soundly as 1. Well presented.
3. Collins’, Triburle The Joker
OD – (5,3)
1. Cronk’s, Ch. Chelborn’s Gambling List – Tri of smaller make and shape but, nonetheless, in proportion. Soft in expression, which I feel is difficult to get in a tri, from correct eye and ear placement. Used his ears to advantage. Moved well. Excellent presentation. Worthy Champion.
2. Hawkins & Foy, Ch Beldones Toucher Du Bois – Upstanding s/w, reluctant showman. Soft expression when he used his ears, lovely dark eye and well-filled foreface. Well presented. Moved okay. Worthy Champion.
BITCHES
VB – (3,1)
1. Brooker’s, Telforth Sweet Dreams To Corisian JW – What can I say that has not already been written about this marvellous Veteran. At almost 13 years young, she is a credit to her owner and breeder. She totally fulfils her name ‘Dreamy’. Good size and balance throughout. Soft expression. Moved out well. Immaculately presented, as were all from this Kennel. BVB, BVIB
2. Lyall’s, Santaloly’s Sky Amidala VW ShCEx – S/w of almost 11 years. Fuller eye than 1. In good coat which was beautifully presented. Moved well.
MPB – (4,0)
1. Harrison’s, Gataj Peggy Sue – Not much between these two puppies, who have lots of time on their side. 7 months s/w baby, soft expression. Well presented. Moved well for her age.
2. Scott’s. Chantique The Witching Hour – 7 month s/w baby, softer in expression than 1. Well presented. Bit Roly Poly on the move today.
3. Lockyer’s, Gataj Honeysuckle
PB – (2,0)
1. Mills’, Lemivee Connie’s Songbird – S/w of good size. Balanced throughout. Dreamy expression from correct dark eye placement, neat ears bang on top. Well filled foreface. Lovely shape and make. Good turn of stifle. Loved her in profile showing off her virtues and great reach of neck. Super responsive to Handler. Clearly light-footed on moving round the Ring, which she did soundly and with purpose. BPB, BPIB
2. Blaikie’s, Kourika Stay With Me – Tri, who was apprehensive today and I am sure her confidence will come with time. Pleasing head qualities. Moved okay. Well presented.
JB – (8,1)
1. Congdon’s, Aaronwell All About Elsa – Pretty s/w, with super dark eye, moulded foreface. Correct ear placement and carriage. Lovely reach of neck into well laid shoulder. Beautifully presented, as were the rest of her kennel-mates. Moved well.
2. Margett’s, Lynmead Designer Tipple For Collingvale – S/w in fresh coat. When she used her ears it enhanced her soft expression. Lovely shape and make to her. Moved well.
3. Lockyer’s, Gataj Struck By Love
YB – (3,1)
1. Hawkins & Foy, Beldones Caribbean Girl – Pretty S/w, lovely moulded foreface, soft eye, good scissor bite. Sound construction. Light footed on the move.
2. Lockyer’s, Your Majesty Angel Silvestre At Gataj (IMP BEL) – S/w, finer head than 1. Dark oblique eye. Good spring of rib. Well presented. Moved well.
PGB – (11,2)
1. Llewellyn’s, Salsina Mystic Rose – Close decision between 1 and 2.
S/w. Softest of expressions from correct oblique eye. Good length to height ratio. Lovely turn of stifle. Moved well. Excellent presentation.
2. Hawkins & Foy, Beldones Fantasy – S/w. Soft expression from correct eye placement. Lovely moulded foreface. Good spring of rib. Well presented. Moved well.
3. Shipp’s, Tremaro Million Dollar Baby
LB – (6,2)
1. Harrison’s, Cambrogan Lady Of Lochaber At Cariadhaf – Have seen this exhibit Ringside and often wondered why she has not done more. Delighted to finally get my hands on her. Totally did not disappoint. Correct size and height to length ratio, lovely reach of neck into well laid shoulders, so the balance was there. Correct tail placement. Good spring of rib and turn of stifle. Lovely expression from dark eye, well filled foreface and ears bang on top, which she used continually. In good condition and coat. Excellent presentation. Moved soundly around the Ring and in the Challenge for BOB just gave it that bit more. CC and BOB
2. Hodges’, Jopium Follow My Heart JW – What a lovely S/w this is and did think she would be my Winner in this Class. Softest of expressions from correct eye, moulded foreface, super ear carriage. Good rear movement when going around the Ring. In unison with Handler. (1) just stole my heart today.
3. Walder’s, Hanvale Patsy Stone JW
OB – (6,2)
1. Llewellyn’s, Artzaiak Strawberry Rose For Salsina (IMP ESP) – Super S/w, gorgeous head qualities giving the softest of expressions, from correct ear carriage, dark oblique eye and well rounded foreface. Well balanced throughout and in profile, super reach of neck. First Class presentation. Moved well. Pleased to award her RES CC
2. Ware’s, Millubie Essence Of Magic At Wassail (IMP SRB) – Just preferring expression of 1. Balanced throughout. Tri in good coat and super colour. Super head qualities with dark, well placed eye and ears bang on top, which she used to advantage. Lovely profile with super reach of neck. . Moved soundly.
3. Congdon’s, Aaronwell Able Mabel JW
JUDGE: Mrs Morag McCarte |
