CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
SUNDAY 12TH OCTOBER 2008-10-22
Judge – HAZEL LEARY
BITCHES
Thank you all for such a good entry. I would like to thank the Club for their kind invitation, as always, a pleasant and efficiently run show. I spent an extremely enjoyable afternoon doing something that gives me great pleasure.
Generally the bitches were of good temperament, and were shown in tip-top condition, but is it me being paranoid, or are bitches getting bigger? Instead of the usual one or two being present, there were several ‘big girls’. Of course, ‘size’ is only one factor for consideration when making judging decisions, therefore I had to forgive some of the class winners because they scored well in ‘Breed points’ and sound conformation in spite of their size.
MINOR
PUPPY (6)
1.
Thomas’ SHERDREW IN YOUR DREAMS – BPIS
A well made puppy for her age. Presents a good outline. Pretty head. Strong in rear quarters. Good head carriage on the move. Happy girl – moved steadily for a youngster BPB
2.Monday’s
HILLROBIN BROCKANFIELD AMONG AMBIKA
A happy, compact baby. Well off for bone. Pretty feminine head. Good bone. Moved freely and confidently.
3.
Davidson & Wells’ PAMICKS MISS UNDERSTOOD AT BENCHMARK
PUPPY(4)
Morgan
& Roberts’ CWRT AFON HAFINA
Mature for her age. Up to size and longer cast than No.2. Head coming along nicely. Good angulation in front and rear quarters. Correct topline with the essential slight arch over loin. Well ribbed up, in good coat and condition. Moving well.
2. Buckwell’s KILLENA LADY IN RED
Of good size and compact body. Appealing expression. Dark eye. Head developing along nicely. Good head carriage. Well laid shoulders. Angles front and rear good. Strode out confidently with full extension. Well-developed bum giving power to her movement.
3.
Thomas’ BOWDONIA TU TU TANGO
JUNIOR(5)
1 abs
1.
Barkley’s CHERRYHEATH’S MISS CHIEF
Up to size. Presenting a pleasing outline, with good head carriage and lay back of shoulder. Pretty head, with nice kind dark eye. Has depth of brisket. Well sprung ribs. Some tuck-up in loin at present. Strong rear quarters. Moved positively.
2. Walton & Coffin’s HILLPARK FANTASY GOLD
From a smaller mould, but nicely rounded and compact giving an impression of strength and power. Angles good, front and rear. Feminine , attractive head, gentle eye. Happy girl using her tail well on the move. Moved well.
3.
Stevenson’s HILLPARK SUNSET GOLD OVER BLYTHWAY
SPECIAL
YEARLING(6)
1. Tew’s PAMICKS MISS HOLLY HOCKS JW
A big girl and a lot of her. Mature for age and well coated. Presents a balanced outline, which she holds well on the move. Attractive head, with a dark eye and alert expression. Well boned. Deep chest. Strong in all quarters, enabling her to move powerfully around the ring. Well sprung rib – strong in loin. Scored here in breed type and her excellent conformation and quality.
2. Janes’ COEDYBRAIN NELLI
Not as flashy as No 1. Nevertheless a good honest, workmanlike bitch. Presenting a balanced outline well proportioned. Well boned. Ribby and bummy as I like them. Has not got the furnishings of No 1. Attractive feminine head. A good type of Welsh Springer. Moving freely around the ring.
3.
Morgan & Roberts’ CWRTAFON HAFINA
MAIDEN(3)
1.
Thomas’ BOWDONIA TU TU TANGO
3rd in Puppy. A mature girl up to size for her age. Longer cast. Good bone and angulation. Coat of good colour and condition. Feminine head. Alert, kind, dark eye. Little wide in front coming forward, but this could sort itself out as she matures. Happy on the move.
2.
Wren’s GWYMARREN SUMMER SOLSTICE
Up to size for age. At the rangy stage. Feminine head. A happy girl in good condition. A little straight in stifle, which showed up in her movement.
3.
Stevenson’s HILLPARK SUNSET GOLD OVER BLYTHWAY
NOVICE(8)
1 w/d
1. Wakeman’s SHERDREW KIRBY LONSDALE
Mature bitch for age. Correct size and outline. Typical head, feminine and balanced. Lovely expression. Well boned. Good front assembly with well developed chest. Well ribbed up. Well coated, in excellent condition. Strong in loin. Strong in hindquarters. Moved freely with full extension and powerful drive.
2. Shawyer’s MENSTONIA MISTY DREAMS
From a smaller mould. A well balanced
little bitch. Roaches her back when
stacked – but settles down on the
move. Feminine head, with a nice typical foreface. Square muzzle. Gentle
expression. Good shoulder placement. Well feathered. Well off for bone. Moved
well once she settled.
3.
GRADUATE(7)
1 abs
1.
Tanner & Crowther’s TANNAMOOR ANWEN
Beautifully constructed. Presents a lovely outline. Virtually solid red. Feminine, strong and workmanlike. Well proportioned head – balanced foreface and correct muzzle. Pretty expression. Maintains her topline well on the move.
2.
Of good size and balanced bitch. Well developed feminine head. Beautiful expression. Kind, dark eye. Good topline. Angles correct, front and rear. Strong in loin. Deep brisket. Well sprung rib. Moved OK. A bit long in hocks.
3.
POST
GRADUATE (13)
1.
Carr’s CERYSAN TAKE A CHANCE AT GEMILL
A typical, strong, well-balanced girl. Well off for bone. Nice tight feet. Sloping neckline, well laid shoulders. Beautiful head, well proportioned with a lovely expression, completely biddable. Good spring of rib. Strong in loin. Best mover in the class.
2.
Jones’ PENNYLOCK QUEEN LIZZIE
Unfortunate to meet No 1 in such a strong class. Typical, compact and true in breed type. Well developed head, alert intelligent expression. Good bone. Correct in front assembly. Well ribbed. Strong hind quarters – lovely broad thighs. Well let down hocks on the move. Strong powerful action. Propelling herself forward.
3.
Tanner & Crowther’s TANNAMOOR ANRHYDEDD
MID
LIMIT (5)
1.
Eye catching bitch of good type. Tail never stopped wagging. Has maintained her youthfulness and looks full of fun. Presents a lovely outline. Pretty head with a wonderful expression. Well off for bone. Correct front angulation. Body proportions are compact and well developed. Well rounded bum. Short hocks. Has a lovely aura about her. Moving well – using her powerful quarters to full advantage.
2.
Reeder’s HIGHCLARE DARCEE BUSSELL
A nice, typical bitch. Happy girl – tail never stopped wagging. Most feminine of heads. Presents a pleasing outline. Well off for bone. Sound in all quarters. Good spring of ribs. Could do with a little less furnishings to give a cleaner outline. Moved well.
3. Buckwell’s KILLENA ADDICTED TO LOVE
LIMIT
(8)
1.
Knowles’ MENSTONIA MADONNA
Bitch of correct size and outline. Mature and at her prime. Coat rich red in lovely condition. Soft expression, head of good proportions. Good straight front. Strong chest development. Deep brisket. Strong loin. Broad thighs. Headed a strong class. Moved with style.
2.
Walton’s HILLPARK ROYAL GOLD
A lovely feminine, compact and typical bitch. Well coated and in good condition. Smaller than No1. Beautifully proportioned head with a decent stop. Has the most biddable of expressions. Well boned. Tight feet. Nicely rounded body. Moved well, driving from her strong quarters.
3.
Morgan & Roberts’ CWRT AFON LLONA
OPEN
BITCH (10)
The most challenging class of the day. Full of top quality girls. It was difficult to select the final five, but even more challenging to decide the winner. Both bitches are a credit to their breeders, in producing two beautiful girls. In my summing up of them they both scored equally in all the essential areas. The decision to place one over the other was long and heart-searching.
1.
Rees’ COEDYBRAIN
Came into the ring as though she owned it. Did not let her handler down. Beautiful proportioned body and proud head carriage. Mature head – with correct amount of work in it. Wonderful expression. He eyes never leave you. A bit more of her than No 2. So balanced standing, and keeping herself together on the move. In good hard condition. Neck of correct length and flows well into sloping shoulders. She just screamed ‘Welsh’ at me. Ideal length of upper arm, well ribbed and coupled. On the move she has power and accuracy. CC & BOB.
2. Tain’s SH CH INSMANS ACER AT TAIMERE JW
A beautiful compact bitch of top quality. Has a beautiful head and expression, which could never be mistaken for anything other an ‘Welsh’. She has great balance and shape. Well ribbed and coupled. Smaller than No 1 and perhaps more glamorous overall. Coat of correct colour and excellent condition. She moved true coming and going, but in profile I wish she had put a bit more drive into her rear action. Res CC.
3.
Frost’s HIGHCLARE SCRABBLE OF BUSHWAKCER
VETERAN
(7) 1 abs
1.
8 years old. Holding her colour well. Of good size. Nice straight front. Appealing head. Super temperament. Well bodied. Moved well holding her topline.
2.
Walton’s CLEAVEHILL DILYS AT HILLPARK
8.5 years. In overall good condition, true Welsh in type. Gentle expression. Compact
bitch. Smaller than No 1. Good broad rear quarters. Moving well.
3.
Dean’s KAZVAL CASTAWAY TO PASONDELA
SPECIAL
BEGINNERS (2)
1.
Smith’s CHERRYHEATH’S MISS HUSTLE
Reserve in Junior. Pretty bitch, just at the leggy stage. In good condition. Movement a little erratic.
2.
Isherwood’s PHENTINA STAR OF SIRIUS
8.5 years old. A sweetie! Plodding along quite happily. Enjoying her day out.
SPECIAL
WORKING(3)
1.
Bell & Palmer’s GLANHAFON GWENNOL
Lovely typical bitch. In good hard condition. Well bodied and good bone. Super front quarters. Pretty head. Lovely expression. Well ribbed up. Strong hindquarters. Moved well.
2.
Dean’s KAZVAL CASTAWAY TO PASONDELA
First impression – she is a good hard working bitch. She has been very pretty. A bit more of her than No 1. Well shaped head. Holding her colour. Overall of good shape and size. Well off for bone. Strong in all quarters. Moved well.
GOOD
CITIZEN SCHEME (6)
1. Wren’s FERNDEL PIAF AT GWYMARREN JW
Up to size. Well bodied in good condition. Pretty head. Well coated. Moved OK.
2.
3. Ordish’s GOLDSPRINGS FINAL FLING.