Full Critique for Welsh KC 2023
Judge : Mr Tom Mather
This critique reflects the judge's opinion
based on what they saw on the day of the show.
| Minor Puppy Dog | ||
| 1st | Honeyshuchun Soldier Boy At Bornred | Pleasing head of good breadth, good width of jaw and nice finish to muzzle, open nostrils. Good forechest. Decent bone but legs could be straighter for perfection. Well ribbed and very composed. Moved out well, nicely muscled and this was reflected in his very good hind action. Best Dog Puppy. |
| Puppy Dog | ||
| 1st | Thaisu Morningstar Avec Kimevan | Glamorous with a good eye and pleasing breadth of skull. Good body and rib with high set, well carried tail. Very good coat for age. |
| Junior Dog | ||
| 1st | Daltricia Jack Higgins JW | Quite an eye-catcher with a pleasing head and expression. Lovely eyes. Broad underjaw with good dentition. Decent bone, well laid shoulders and proud head carriage. Presents a very good outline and he moved well in very typical fashion. |
| 2nd | Lyndatzu Love Bug | Not quite as finished as the winner but he too is pleasing to handle as he well put together and moves out soundly. Very attractive head and expression. |
| Res | Keola Driving Force JW | Excellent coat which was beautifully presented. A lovely character who shows and moves to advantage. Decent forehand. Good ribbing. I would just like a little more breadth of skull. |
| VHC | Middletune Billy The Kid | Attractive head and expression with very pleasing eyes. Well ribbed body but has a tendency to roach his back at times. Hind action could be more positive.. |
| Novice Dog | ||
| 1st | Keola Driving Force JW | Excellent coat which was beautifully presented. A lovely character who shows and moves to advantage. Decent forehand. Good ribbing. I would just like a little more breadth of skull. |
| 2nd | Middletune Billy The Kid | Attractive head and expression with very pleasing eyes. Well ribbed body but has a tendency to roach his back at times. Hind action could be more positive.. |
| Post Graduate Dog | ||
| 1st | Daltricia Jack Higgins JW | Quite an eye-catcher with a pleasing head and expression. Lovely eyes. Broad underjaw with good dentition. Decent bone, well laid shoulders and proud head carriage. Presents a very good outline and he moved well in very typical fashion. |
| 2nd | Peekin Reggie Rebel-Tu | Excellent coat which is presented to best advantage. Large, dark round eyes. Excellent expression. Good forehand. Could just carry a fraction more weight over the loins to advantage. |
| Res | Middletune Billy The Kid | Attractive head and expression with very pleasing eyes. Well ribbed body but has a tendency to roach his back at times. Hind action could be more positive.. |
| Limit Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Cremefern Trigger A Storm At Symaraju JW | CC & BOB. I gather this was his third ticket so many congratulations. I thought he was quite eye-catching, friendly with a hint of arrogance and this was reflected in his particularly good movement and deportment. Lovely head and expression, nicely arched neck and good forehand with a decent chest and ample bone. High set, well carried tail. Good quality coat. |
| 2nd | Paliden Simply A Star With Wharfeview | Another really good moving dog with a grand head and lovely expression. Decent forehand with a sturdy, well ribbed body. Just a fraction longer in loin than the winner. |
| Open Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Minfaa Sundance Kid | Reserve CC. Typical, well balanced and with a lot of quality. He has a lovely head and expression, excellent forehand, strong sturdy body which is short coupled and well ribbed. Moved well with particularly good rear action. |
| 2nd | Ch. Daltricia Jamie Lee JW ShCEx OSW | Close up, immaculate presentation. Ample bone with excellent front assembly, good breadth of chest and good ribbing. Impressive on the move. |
| Minor Puppy Bitch | ||
| 1st | Sassyshi Cake By The Ocean With Shirkeira JW | Sassyshi Cake By The Ocean With Shirkeira. Good breadth of skull, pretty eyes and well placed nose. Very good forehand with good bone. Has some breadth of chest and a sturdy body. Pleased on the move. |
| 2nd | Tameron Miss I Want Choo | Another very pretty, feminine bitch. Very attractive head and expression. Nicely arched neck, well ribbed with high set tail. Very positive hind action showing rear pads. |
| Puppy Bitch | ||
| 1st | Middletune Modesty Blaise JW | Best Puppy. Beautifully balanced and shown in excellent coat and condition. Most attractive head with large, round expressive eyes and good nose placement. Decent forehand with good bone. Well ribbed. Moved out well. |
| 2nd | Thaisu Fallen Angel Among Kimevan | Not quite the finish and maturity of the winner as yet but she too is very pretty with lovely head and expression. Pleasing to handle as she is well made all through. Sound and very typical on the move. |
| 3rd | Adalions Joy | Pleasing for size and balance. Large, dark expressive eyes. Good neck and shoulders. Moved soundly. |
| Junior Bitch | ||
| 1st | Minfaa Shes Quick On The Draw | Mature in body and coast. Glamorous and with a lovely head and expression. Well placed, large open nostrils. Good forehand with decent bone. Moved out well with good carriage and deportment. |
| 2nd | Daltricia Jane Austen JW | Close up; lovely type and balance. Presents a good outline with her proud head carriage and well plumed tail. Very pretty head. Good body and ribbing. Moved well. |
| Novice Bitch | ||
| 1st | Sassyshi Cake By The Ocean With Shirkeira JW | Sassyshi Cake By The Ocean With Shirkeira. Good breadth of skull, pretty eyes and well placed nose. Very good forehand with good bone. Has some breadth of chest and a sturdy body. Pleased on the move. |
| 2nd | Adalions Joy | Pleasing for size and balance. Large, dark expressive eyes. Good neck and shoulders. Moved soundly. |
| Post Graduate Bitch | ||
| 1st | Daltricia Jane Austen JW | Close up; lovely type and balance. Presents a good outline with her proud head carriage and well plumed tail. Very pretty head. Good body and ribbing. Moved well. |
| 2nd | Valkiria Sweet Addict For Maili (Imp Pol)JW | A real glamour girl who will always command attention. Very pretty head and expression, good forehand, sturdy well ribbed body. Moved soundly but not quite the verve or enthusiasm of the winner. |
| Limit Bitch | ||
| 1st | Senousi Love The Dress | Most attractive head with large nostrils, lovely expressive eyes and some breadth of jaw. Good neck and shoulders. Ample bone. Well ribbed with a high set, well carried tail. Free moving with a sound easy flowing action |
| 2nd | Marhilway Explorer The Edge | Pretty and feminine, not quite the arrogant, “look at me attitude” of the winner. Grand head and pleasing to handle as she is nicely put together. Sturdy girl. Moved soundly. |
| Open Bitch | ||
| 1st | Quingshui Aurora Rising | CC. A good quality bitch of pleasing type. Shows to best advantage with her proud carriage and deportment. Lovely eyes, some breadth of skull and well placed nose pad. Good forehand with breadth and depth of chest. Sound and typical on the move. Good luck for the next two CCs! |
| 2nd | Ch. Miracey Disco Fever (Ir) | Reserve CC. Glamorous and eye catching and I really thought she might be my CC winner. Initially, just a little unsettled by the extremely loud tannoy announcements. Attractive head, very good neck and shoulders. Sturdy, well ribbed body. Shown in top class condition. Moved well both out and back and pleases in profile. |
| Veteran Bitch | ||
| 1st | Thaisu Desperate Housewife for Kimevan | All three exhibits in this class were shown in first class condition. A credit to their owners. A feminine, pretty, nicely balanced bitch. Good eyes, well placed nose and some breadth of underjaw. Decent forehand and sturdy, well ribbed body. Kept her outline well on the move. |
| 2nd | Snoops Golden Lady | Very attractive head and expression, nicely arched neck, decent bone. Elbows could be a fraction tighter. Well bodied with good topline and tailset. |