Welsh Kennel Club

Critique Jack Russell Terrier, Welsh Kennel Club 2026

Veteran Dog (3,1)

1ST Locheil Stop Right There VW (Mr D I & Mrs J A Thornley & Smith)

Smart and eye-catching, eight year old dog with pleasing proportions and attractive outline. He has a strong, masculine head, ears could be closer to skull. Dark eyes. Strong jaws. Could be more easily spannable. Firm and straight topline, well set tail. Moderate, balanced angulation both ends. In an excellent rough jacket. He is a smart mover, at all times keeping his balance and outline, sound coming and going.

2ND Twinan Barefoot On The Beach (Mrs D, Misses Z & B & Misses E & L Jenkins & Hewitt)

Another rough coated veteran. He has an expressive head from dark eyes, somewhat flighty ears. Neck could be longer. Very moderately angulated both ends. Pleasing body depth and width. Quite good topline, but falls away too much over his croup, and his tail is rather low set. Fair mover. Pleasing coat quality.

Minor Puppy Dog (2,1)

1ST Jackandfish Scene Stealer (Imp Ita) NAF TAF (Miss G & Mr S Rutherford & Serafini)

A very smart puppy, full of fire and shows off his qualities to his advantage. Excellent skull, good ears, lovely expression. Could be a little stronger in his muzzle. Long neck, very well set. Excellent forechest and front angulation. Firm topline, I would not want him any longer than this. Well set and extremely well carried tail. Very well angulated behind. Lovely rough coat. He moved very well indeed from all angles, covering ground.

Puppy Dog (1)

1ST Tiltser Bergerac (Mr D I & Mrs J A Thornley & Smith)

At eleven months old, this dog has grown up in the air and now needs to settle down into his angulation, appearing almost square in his proportions. Excellent skull, eyes in harmony with his colour. Somewhat low-set ears. Long neck. I would prefer more forechest and a better layback of upper arm. Firm topline, tail could be higher set. Moderate angulation behind. In a very good coat. He moved with synchronization and kept his balance. Quite pleasing coming and going as well.

Junior Dog (3)

1ST Jackandfish Hocus Pocus (Mrs O Klimova)

A dog with pleasing proportions. He is just strong enough for a male, still under development. Expressive head. Well set neck, very good topline and tailset. Spannable. He kept his balance on the move, but tended to lift his front legs more than necessary. Sound coming and going.

2ND Jaeva Dare Devil with Chandlimore (Mr A & Mrs K Nagrecha & Tate)

Strong dog, with pleasing proportions and with an impressive outline. There is already more than enough of him and he is hardly spannable. Strong, masculine head that fits the rest of him. Strong neck. Deep chest. Very good topline. I would not like any more markings than this. Sound and functional mover from the side, if rather wide behind.

3RD Twinan Silver Dollar (Miss T J Irving)

Yearling Dog (3)

1ST Tiltser Take It to The Limit (Mr D I & Mrs J A Thornley & Smith)

A dog with very pleasing proportions and shape, especially on the move. Up on legs. He has an attractive head, not overdone. Good ears and expression. Pleasing neck into shoulder. Still not fully developed in his front. Excellent topline. His tail is well set but carried rather gaily. Very good coat. Moderate, balanced angulation both ends. Easily the best mover in the class, keeping his shape and balance.

2ND Laserna Captain Crash JW (Mr A & Mrs L Jones)

A very showy dog. He has a delightful head and expression. Strong neck, well set. Firm topline. Excellent tail. Moderate angulation both ends. He moved well synchronized, but could extend better, especially behind and not as good going away as the winner.

3RD Laserna's Imagine Dragons in Cooperland (Mr P G & Miss M L Richardson & Wood)

Novice Dog (1,1)

Post Graduate Dog (3,1)

1ST Tiltser Voulez Vous avec Chadbrook (Mr P & Miss J Mccluskey & Young)

A very smart dog. All over moderate, but well balanced within himself. Typical masculine head, a little heavy in ear. Still expressive. Strong jaws. Attractive long neck, well set. Moderate angulation both ends. Firm topline, if slightly high behind. Very well set and carried tail. A smart and brisk mover somewhat wide behind. Excellent coat quality. Easily spannable.

2ND Northdrum Highland Prince (Mrs J & Miss J Clayton)

A quite well proportioned dog. Excellent temperament. Typical head and expression. Medium neck. Enough length of leg. Quite pleasing body proportions. His downfall is his low tailset. Coat could be thicker. A sound and well balanced mover.

Limit Dog (2)

1ST Pentatty Baga Chipz (Ms A Horwood)

A very attractive dog. He is well up on legs and longer than square to make an impressive overall appearance. Head with quality, should be no longer in his foreface. Pleasing neck, well set. Moderate angulation in front. Strong topline. Well set tail, but the tail is not his crowning glory. Moderate, balanced angulation behind. He is an outstanding mover from all angles. In a very good coat. Spannable. 

2ND Locheil Bad Habits (H & A Turner & Macdonald)

Elegant dog, still masculine. He has a pleasing skull, very good expression. Tiny ears. Good rise of neck, well set. Firm topline, good tailset and tail carriage. Moderate, balanced angulation both ends. Very good coat quality. Smart enough mover, but not like the winner.

Open Dog (5,2)

1ST Kulawand White Diamond JW (Mr & Mrs R S & Mrs P Lane & Lane-Ridyard)

A well constructed and impressively good moving dog. He has just enough length of leg for optimal balance. Beautiful head and expression from his dark eyes. Good rise of neck, well set. Well angulated both ends. Firm topline, well set and carried tail. Excellent coat quality and coat condition. A very sound and efficient mover from all angles with very lovely drive and extension both ends, sound coming and going. CC

2ND Multi Ch Jackandfish Smasher 2xww Ew (Mrs O Klimova)

Very smart dog of excellent type and quality, elegant and well proportioned. Typical head, but could be somewhat stronger in his muzzle. Long neck, well set into a firm topline. Pleasing forechest. Firm topline, well set tail. I would not want any more angulation behind. He moved with balance, but a little bit busy. Brillant coat and immaculately presented, resCC

3RD Chandlimore Play Boy at Jaeva (Mr A & Mrs K Nagrecha & Tate)

Special Beginners (4,1)

1ST Braymeadow Lancelot (Miss V Anderton)

 At twelve months old, this dog is quite well proportioned, if slightly on the longer side which will improve when he bodies up a bit more. Quality head with good ears. Long neck, well set. Firm topline, if somewhat sloping. In a good tight jacket. Easily the best side mover in the class, if not brilliant when seen from behind. 

2ND Lagdenfarm Hocus (Ms R Hamar)

Two year old bitch, rather short coupled. She has a feminine head with pleasing proportions, but her flighty ears tends to disturb the expression. Very moderate neck and angulation both ends. Deep chest, spannable. Reasonable mover.

3RD Hunterhawk Burning Ember (Miss T Vaux)

Veteran Bitch (1)

1ST O'mare Mio Delle Syrenuse of Chadbrook (Mr P & Miss J Mccluskey & Young)

Very attractive bitch, eight years old, enjoying her day out. She has a feminine head with still good strength to it. Moderate neck. Moderate, balanced angulation both ends. Firm topline, well set and carried tail, at all times wagging. I particularly liked her ratio of length of leg to depth of body. Moved light on her feet and well co-ordinated. Best Veteran

Minor Puppy Bitch (4,1)

1ST Mutuma Holly Berry Joy (Miss D & Mr M Connelly & Mumford)

Strong bitch, quite well constructed. She could be more feminine overall. Strong bitch head, very expressive. Good ears. Strong neck. Firm topline, on the longer side. Well set tail. In an excellent coat. She needs to dry out and become more feminine with maturity. Sound mover.

2ND Glengracie Dressed in Lace with Avaword (Miss A George)

Very feminine bitch who needs to gain more bone and substance. Lovely temperament. Normal neck. Very moderately angulated both ends. Firm topline. Reasonable tailset. A very happy mover, but most of the time she is jumping around, but when she concentrated, she balanced quite well from the side. But there is quite a lot more substance to be added with maturity.

3RD Wyecaple Anam Cara (Mrs A J Gunson)

Puppy Bitch (3,1)

1ST Tiltser Chartreuse (Miss A Witmond), 

What a beautiful puppy bitch, she immediately caught my eye and would not let go. Excellent proportions. well up on legs without exaggeration and an ideally matching body length. Strong skull and jaws, very good ears and keen expression. Strong neck of pleasing length and with an attractive nape, neck well set into shoulders. Moderate, balanced angulation both ends. Lovely coat condition and structure. A lovely mover from all angles, free, sound, well extended and balanced. One for the future, but indeed the future was here and now. Best Puppy, CC & BOB

2ND Eiddwen Sea of Dreams (Mrs D & Mr Simon Jenkins)

A feminine bitch, she has enough length of leg. Good skull, rather large ears. Expressive from well-shaped eyes. Medium neck. Could do with some more forechest and layback of upper arm. Pleasing topline, reasonable tailset. Not in her best coat today. Moved light on her feet, but nowhere like the winner.

Junior Bitch (7,3)

1ST Jaeva Mama Mea for Chandlimore (Miss S & Mrs L Smith & Lester)

A bitch with a big personality, very terrier type in her temperament. She is well constructed with just enough length of leg. Attractive head with well shaped ears, if on the larger side. Strong neck with attractive nape. Balanced angulation both ends. Pleasing forechest. Firm topline. Excellent coat quality. Spannable. She moved very well from all angles and looked more up one legs moving than standing.

2ND Chadbrook Chocolate Chip (Mr P & Miss J Mccluskey & Young)

Attractive feminine bitch, well up on legs, just enough length of back to support it. Attractive head with dark eyes and correct ears. Medium neck. Very moderate, but balanced angulation both ends. Excellent topline and tailset. Another very positive mover from all angles. In a very good coat. Two very good bitches even if somewhat different.

3RD Locheil Party for Two (Mr S, Miss A & Mrs H Mackay, Macdonald & Turner)

Yearling Bitch (3)

1ST Locheil You Win My Love Forfarian (Mrs N Watt)

A very attractive bitch. Strong, still feminine enough. She has a typical head, on the stronger size. Very good neck into shoulder. She excelled in angulation and front construction. Firm topline. Strong bone. Well set and carried tail. A rich coat of excellent structure, I would trim her tighter to enhance her elegance. A lovely mover from all angles. 

2ND Chadbrook Chocolate Chip (Mr P & Miss J Mccluskey & Young)

3RD Chandlimore Rainbow over Jaeva (Mr A & Mrs K Nagrecha & Tate)

Novice Bitch (1)

1ST Hunterhawk Burning Ember (Miss T Vaux)

Strong bitch with a lovely temperament. She could do with some more length of leg. Strong head, dark eyes, ears could be higher set. Strong neck. Deep and capacious body. OK topline. A very good harsh coat. Moved reasonably well from the side. Well handled. 

Post Graduate Bitch (2,1)

1ST Blazingjacks Cameron at Eiddwen (Mrs D & Mr Simon Jenkins)

Very feminine bitch. Just enough length of leg. Feminine head, could do with more strength of muzzle. Pleasing rise of neck. Moderately angulated in both ends. In a rather sparse coat on the day. She moved light on her feet, but could extend better both ends.

Limit Bitch (3,1)

1ST Jaeva Front Row Seat to Chandlimore (Mrs K & Mr A Tate & Nagrecha)

Very smart and attractive feminine bitch. She has good length of leg while still having a front. Very attractive feminine head with excellent expression. Strong neck with some arch. Very good forechest. Firm topline. Well set and carried tail. Short body. Well angulated behind. In super coat. A very attractive mover, sound both ends and well coordinated.

2ND Lovely-Orange Aloiza (Imp Rus) (Miss D & Mr M Connelly & Mumford)

 A very strong bitch, with more substance than she needs, especially in body. She is well constructed with good angulation both ends. Deep body. Pleasing coat quality. A normal sound mover, but looking rather heavy also on the move.

Open Bitch (4,1)

1ST Ch Locheil Snow Queen (Mr S, Miss A & Mrs H Mackay, Macdonald & Turner), 

A small, very feminine bitch of excellent type and quality and a really outstanding mover. She has enough length of leg, I would prefer just slightly more length of back for my ideal proportions. Feminine, well-shaped and well proportioned head, excellent expression. Very pleasing rise of neck with an attractive arch. Balanced angulation both ends. Firm topline, very well set and carried tail. She scored heavily in movement from all angles, free, sound, strong and well balanced. Excellent coat quality. Very well handled. resCC

2ND Jaeva Dont Dilly Dally with Chandlimore (Mr A & Mrs K Nagrecha & Tate)

A bitch with very attractive proportions, well up on legs. Very pleasing head and expression. Good rise of neck. Could do with some more forechest. Firm topline. Medium tailset, could be higher. She looked her best in movement as she was very well coordinated and sound. Excellent coat. Lovely temperament. 

3RD Jackandfish All Eyes On Me (Mr S Serafini)

Espen Engh (Norway), judge