Midland Sealyham Terrier Club

Midland Sealyham Terrier Club

Sunday 22nd June 2025

Judge Mrs Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale)

I would like to thank the officers and committee for their kind invitation to judge at this lovely show. A true honour and privilege to judge this super breed. So well supported by the enthusiastic fanciers of the breed. Super quality and a true pleasure to judge. A huge thank you to my very able and efficient steward who kept us all in order. I must congratulate the club on putting on a fabulous show, and to all the exhibitors who made my day a pleasure – Thank you.

Baby Puppy Dog (1,1)

Baby Puppy Bitch (1,0)

1. Miss Ashley-Smith - Ornella Into The Limelight

What a delightful babe this is, at just 5 months old, she stole my heart. Full of confidence whether strutting her stuff or rolling on her back for belly rubs and kisses. She has the desired outline and proportions. Pleasing head with a dark and a mischievous sparkle in her eye. Still to developed all through as you would expect. A happy and confident mover

Minor Puppy Dog / Bitch (3,1)

1. Mr & Mrs Bettis - Whooperhill Sand Dollar With Ornella

Oh wow, what a start to the day. This dog is a little stunner, showing such maturity and projects himself with such confidence and aplomb. At only 7 months old he defies his young age, with a beautifully proportioned outline, having lovely substance and bone. His profile when stood presents such a pleasing picture, oblong in outline and well developed all through. Pleasing head, well proportioned, with a dark eye and his ears are well carried. Strong clean neck into a firm level topline, lovely fill in of forechest with a good spring and depth to the ribcage. Strong hindquarters with plenty behind the tail, which is well set on and carried. A powerful mover, with the desired brisk gait – Could not be denied today RBD and RBIS. I am sure he has a bright future ahead.

2. Mr & Mrs Crang - Whooperhill Sand Castle

Litter brother to winner, and he has many of the same fine attributes, just not quite as together as yet. Loved his overall size, substance and cheeky attitude. His head is well balanced, with a good width to the back skull and strength to the foreface, lovely dark eyes with a hint of mischief. Strong neck of good length, well developed in front with a well sprung ribcage, just needing to strengthen in topline. Strong hammy quarters and well let down hocks. Today a little unsettled on the move, but time will be his friend

Puppy Dog (1,0)

1. Mr & Mrs Bettis - Whooperhill Sand Dollar With Ornella

Repeat MPD

Junior Dog (4,0)

1. Mr & Mrs Bettis - Whooperhill Sand Dollar With Ornella

Repeat MPD

2. Mrs Allison - Panthermead Kerplunk At Slifehurst

Nice outline to this 13 month old dog. Still needing time to come together , but he has the desired oblong body shape. Liked his head, it is masculine with strength, good width between the ears, dark eye and pigmentation, keen and alert to all going on around him. He has a decent front and depth to the brisket and ribs nicely sprung. Not as firm in topline as winner. Strong hindquarters. A happy and brisk mover. Coat a little in between at present, but with a good texture.

3. Mr & Mrs Salmon - Obi Wan Kenobi Of Kindergarten At Seasmolt

4. Mr & Mrs Lee - Rainesgift West Of The Moon At Firenzlee

Novice Dog (1,0)

1. Mr & Mrs Salmon - Obi Wan Kenobi Of Kindergarten At Seasmolt

13 month old dog, who was 3rd in the junior class. Liked the overall outline and balance of this young dog. He shows spirit and is full of beans. When stood he presents the desired oblong body shape. He is built on a slightly smaller frame, but has balance and is proportionate. Pleasing head, with a round dark eye and well placed ears. Clean neck flowing into a well held topline and tail set. Enough depth and spring of rib. Once settle moving well showing a brisk gait with drive

Graduate Dog (1,0)

1. Mrs Howle - Dinglebrooke I Can

Pleasing overall outline on this 2 year old dog. He has a masculine head, with good width between the ears, a strong square jaw and good bite. Strong neck which flows nicely into a firm and level topline, ending with a well set on tail, which he carried well. He has depth to the brisket, with enough fill in of forechest. A little unsettled on the move, both fore and aft, but liked his profile movement, he showed drive whilst holding his outline.

Limit Dog (2,0)

1. Miss Ashley-Smith - Zippor Skye Fawkes

Balanced and unexaggerated 19 month old dog, how has the desired oblong outline and showing himself off to advantage. Masculine head, having good width with a slight doming, well carried ears and a dark inquisitive eye. Strong clean neck, deep in brisket and nicely developed in forechest. Holding a decent topline both stood and on the move with a good tail carriage. Not as tidy in his front movement today, but showed width behind and driving brisk gait. Presented with a good coat texture.

2. Mr & Mrs Crang - Lushell Gwyn Cariad

A slightly larger framed 4 year old dog, who was carrying a little more condition today which detracted from his overall shape a little. Liked his general proportions and outline. Strong masculine head, with width to the back skull and strength to the muzzle. He has a kind but keen dark eye. Well developed through the body with well sprung ribs and strong hindquarters Coming together on the move.

Open Dog (3,0)

1. Mrs Bell - Ch Zippor Sleepy Sapphireson At Letara

A real eye catching 6 year old dog, who is full of quality and breed type, in his prime and showing himself off with confidence. On the stack, he presents a beautiful outline, with one part flowing into the next. So honest, workmanlike and he has it all, masculinity, substance and balance. Lovely head piece, with good width between the well placed ears, dark inquisitive eye and strength to the jaw. Good length of neck flowing neatly into a firm and level topline to a well set on and carried tail. He has strength and depth through the body, giving a good spring to the ribcage and standing on well boned limbs. Lovely hindquarters, with a good width to the thigh and bend of stifle, all put to effective use to drive around the ring. Put down in first class coat of good texture and condition. Delighted to award him BD & BIS

2. Mr & Mrs Bettis - Ch Ornella King Midas JW

Another super quality dog, and at only just 2 years of age the best is still to come. He has the most beautiful flow to him, giving an impressive and shapely outline when stood. He is sturdy and well put together, with a typical outline and sound in his construction. Masculine head, which has strength but not overdone, neat ears lying close to the cheek and dark eyes giving a keen expression. Long, clean neck, well developed in forechest, deep in brisket and standing on well boned limbs, He is well developed through the body and holding a firm level topline both stood and on the move. Strong hindquarters in good muscle tone. Coat has the desired texture and beautifully presented. Like his drive on the move, just felt today not as tidy in front as winner.

3. Miss James - Nileda Mister Joe

Special Trier Dog / Bitch (3,1)

1. Mr & Mrs Salmon - Obi Wan Kenobi Of Kindergarten At Seasmolt

Repeat Novice Dog

2. Mr & Mrs Crang - Whooperhill Sand Castle

Repeat MPD

Veteran Dog / Bitch (4,0)

1. Mrs Evans - Ch Nileda Our Mutual Friend

Super 8 year old dog, who presented a typical outline and was pleasing in his confirmation. Loved his happy go lucky demeanour along with his sound movement which naturally draws the eye to him. Liked his balance and proportions giving him a smart outline. Masculine head which is well balanced, dark round eye, neat well carried ears and strength to the foreface. Strong clean neck, lovely depth and spring to the ribcage to a well set on and carried tail, standing on well boned limbs and tight feet. Strong muscular hindquarters, with a good width of thigh. Impressive on the move, clean and true fore and aft, with plenty of drive, just losing out on a top spot, as he was not holding his topline quite as firmly on the move today. Delighted to be able to award him BVD & BVIS

2. Mrs Wonnacott - Ch Jacott Joy Bells

Just WOW, this bitch is such a credit to her owner, at 14 ½ years old, she can still show the youngsters how it is done. Full of breed type, and the quality still shines through. She has a lovely overall stamp giving the correct breed outline. Feminine head, with a dark eye and pigmentation, she is keen and alert to all going on around her. She has strength to her body with a good spring to the ribcage, a little softer in topline, but with a good tail set and carriage. Super on the move, clean and showing a brisk gait BVB

3. Courtney-warren & Krykunivsky - Bullbrit Shady Lady Of Nunneley

4. Mr & Mrs Lee - Zippor Miss Fairy Footsteps

Puppy Bitch (2,2)

Junior Bitch (0,0)

Novice Bitch (3,0)

1. Mr & Mrs Lee - Whooperhill Kings Choice At Firenzlee

This 18 month old bitch was best appreciated on the move, where she showed herself off and presented a pleasing outline. Tending to be a bit of a fidget on the stack and losing her topline at times. Feminine and balanced head, with a dark eye and well carried ears. Good length of neck with depth all through. A sound mover, where she showed with confidence and style. A little more attention on her coat preparation to show her to best advantage

2. Courtney-Warren & Krykunivsky - Magembay Muchova Of Nunneley

Shapely bitch coming up 2 years of age, liked her overall size, substance and femininity, today just preferring the cleaner movement of winner. She has a pleasing head, keen and alert to her surroundings and her dark eye giving a hint of mischief. Good length of neck, enough depth and substance through the body and a nice spring of rib. Showing good drive on the move in profile. Nicely presented

3. Mrs Allison - Ornella Once Upon A Time At Slifehurst

Graduate Bitch (2,1)

1. Mrs Flower - Dionaha Winnie

Much to like on this 2 year old bitch, she presented a shapely silhouette when stood, with a lovely flow to her outline. Nicely balance head, with feminine strength, well placed ears and a dark inquisitive eye. Good length of neck flowing into a firm topline. Showing good development through the body, with depth and well sprung ribs. Her hindquarters are well bent with a good width of thigh. Holding her outline on the move in profile, not quite as clean in front, but lovely drive from the rear. Working well with her handler to show herself off to advantage. Also winning the ‘Adult Handling’ class, well done and keep up the good work, it is paying off.

Limit Bitch (1,1)

Open Bitch (6,2) – WOW what a super class, quality in abundance, could happily have given all of them a 1st place!

1. Mr & Mrs McNeillis - Ch Magembay Merrydah

What a stunning bitch this is. She is so very feminine, yet retains a sturdy and workmanlike appearance. She is very smart, and presents a super silhouette when stood. Loved her head, quality and clean cut, with a good width to the skull and strength to the muzzle. Her dark round eyes with an alert demeanour. Her long neck moulds seamlessly into a well constructed front assembly. Brisket is well let down with a nicely developed forechest. The ribcage is well sprung and carried well back, with elbows close to the body. She has strength through the body, with well boned limbs onto tight feet. She is at one with her handler to move purposefully around the ring with a brisk gait. Presented in a gleaming white coat of good texture. Just losing out on the top award today, as not as firm in topline in the final run off, but splitting the preverbal hairs here! – BB & BOS

2. Mr & Mrs Bettis - Ch Nunneley Hopscotch Over Ornella JW ShCEx

Smart and quality 4 year old bitch, who has it all, she is balanced and shapely at the same time workmanlike and sturdy. On the stack she presents the correct oblong outline with the desired substance. She has an appealing head, with good ratios and balance, lovely dark round eye and keen expression. Clean neck of good length, to a well filled in forechest, deep and well sprung ribcage. She has a lovely flow to her topline, which is firm and level. Strong muscular hindquarters and low set hocks. Loved her outline, just not as settled on the move as winner today and had to settle for RBB

3. Mrs Bell - Ch Whooperhill Serendipity For Latara JW

4. Mrs Wonnacott - Ch Jacott Sunshine