Welsh Kennel Club

My thanks to the Welsh Kennel Club Committee for the invitation to judge Boxers and to the exhibitors for your entries, it was a pleasure to judge your dogs. Thanks also to my stewards who did a fantastic job in keeping everything running smoothly and efficiently.

Jean Lawless

VETERAN DOG 1 (0)

1st : Charlons Perseus (Mr J & Miss E Jones & Charles). 8-year-old brindle dog presented in excellent condition. Good proportions and bone and great muscle tone for his age. He has a pleasing masculine head nice clean well shaped eye, slightly long but well set ears.. Nicely arched neck leading onto a good topline and tailset. Excellent chest and forechest, with a pleasing underline. Nice firm pasterns and correct feet. Balanced angulations giving elegant, fluid movement.

MINOR PUPPY DOG 1 (0)

1st Lorrosa Uptown Funk (Mrs L A Fay-Smith). A lovely 6-month-old red and white puppy , very much a baby with a promising head developing nicely, with a pleasing, well-shaped dark eye and neat well set ears. Good reach of neck leading onto defined withers and firm topline. Good chest and forechest. Moderately angulated hindquarters. Stands on good bone with nice, compact feet. Typical puppy movement and Boxer attitude.

PUPPY DOG 3 (1)

1st Geovanic Boxa Punch (Ms M Saafan) A compact, nicely put-together 11½-month-old male of minimum size, presenting a nice outline when standing and developing well in body. Pleasing head with a good eye. Good arch to neck leading onto a firm topline and well-set tail. Balanced angulation front and rear, giving nice, fluid movement with good drive. A promising young male with much to like with potential to grow on..BEST PUPPY

2nd Ashronsha Mr Lover Lover (Mrs S Spencer) A good-sized 10-month-old male of pleasing proportions, though not quite as developed throughout as the class winner. Needs to fill into his frame and develop greater substance with maturity. Good head and eye, with neat, well-set ears. Would benefit from firmer front movement. A promising young male who should continue to develop in body and overall strength with age.

JUNIOR DOG 3 (0)

1st Lorrosa Dizzy Rascal at Glenauld JW (Misses L & S Mair) An eye-catching 16-month-old brindle male with an excellent outline when standing. Good size and bone and well muscled. He has a pleasing masculine head of good proportions, although could have a little more chin. Excellent front stance, with good pasterns and correct feet. Excellent set on of neck leading onto defined withers, a good topline and well-set tail. Excellent movement in profile, with good rear drive and positive, balanced movement. 

2nd Longsdale Mystical Magical (Mr G & Mr D Pearce & Francis). Another quality brindle male at 12 months he’s more moderate in size and substance than the class winner. Nicely balanced throughout, with good depth of chest and well-sprung ribs, though he would benefit from developing more forechest. Well-proportioned head with a well-shaped dark eye giving a pleasing expression. Balanced angulation front and rear, producing an excellent side gait with good reach and drive. A little loose coming, but overall a very pleasing young male with good potential as he matures. 

3rd Jimi Hendrix at Jinnybrux (Mrs W & Miss S & Mr B Brooks & Brooks & Tooby)

YEARLING DOG 1 (0)

1st Ir Ch Willow Eye of The Tiger Ir Jch (Mrs A Payne). An eye-catching 20-month-old red and white male of excellent type. Compact and well proportioned, standing well on good bone with sound pasterns and correct feet. Pleasing masculine head with a clean bite, lovely eye and expression, and neat, well-set ears. Nicely arched neck leading into well-laid-back shoulders and firm topline. Well-ribbed back, with good forechest. Nice, elegant and balanced movement. Still has more body to come with maturity to complete the picture.

NOVICE DOG 2 (0)

1st Geovanic Roamin' for Love (Ms M Saafan) An 11½-month-old brindle male who catches the eye for his overall shape, balance and proportions. Nice head properties and pleasing eye, although the ears could be a touch smaller. Stands well on good bone and feet. Good reach and rear drive on the side gait but needs to settle and strengthen in his movement, both coming and going, to fulfil his potential as he matures.

2nd Winuwuk Ain't No Sunshine (Miss J & Mr T Brown & Hutchings). 12 months red and white male, just entering the Junior stage, taller than the winner and needing to fill into his frame and develop more forechest with maturity. Typical headpiece with dark eyes, although these are a little full and loose. Good neck leading onto a firm topline and well-set tail. Moderately angulated hindquarters, standing on good bone with good feet. Moved well.

LIMIT DOG 1 (0)

1st Farvalley Pure Delight (Ms C & Mrs M Murfin & Hart). A 2-year-old brindle male presenting a pleasing outline when standing. Masculine, well-balanced head with a lovely eye and expression. Nicely arched neck leading onto an excellent topline and well-set tail. Good development through the body with well-sprung ribs. Stands on straight legs with firm pasterns and tight, correct feet. Balanced and steady side gait, although a little more power from behind would enhance his overall movement.

OPEN DOG 6 (0)

A lovely class of quality males to choose from here, and it came down to movement for some placings. 

1st Ch Macbarra Kickin Up A Storm at Glenauld JW (Misses L & S Mair). An upstanding 4-year-old brindle male, presented in excellent, well-muscled condition and expertly handled to show himself at his very best. Compact in body with excellent proportions, he has a really pleasing masculine head and expression topped by excellent ears for size and set. Super neck leading onto strong shoulders, an excellent topline and correct tailset. Excels in chest and forechest. Lovely outline standing, with excellent bone, firm pasterns and tightly arched feet. Balanced angulation front and rear produces a smooth, strong side gait, and he’s clean coming and going. A beautiful male who ticked all the boxes to take the Dog CC and Best of Breed, and it was a pleasure to see him go on to win a lovely 3rd place in the Working Group later in the day,well done.

2. Ch Farvalley Major Luke at Susancar (Misses S & S Carter). A little over 2 years old, still a young male with more maturity and body development to come, but presenting a clean, well-muscled and balanced outline when standing. Masculine head of good proportions, with a well-shaped mid-brown eye, which could be a shade darker. Well-arched neck leading onto strong shoulders and a firm topline. Stands well up on his toes, with good bone and feet. Full of attitude, but expertly handled to display his excellent side gait and clean movement coming and going to take the Res Dog CC.

Veteran Bitch 1 (0)

1st Ir Ch Willow I’m A Celebrity Ir Jch (Mrs A Payne) A lovely 7½-year-old red bitch, balanced throughout and presenting a harmonious outline when standing. Feminine head with a lovely dark well shaped eye and medium-sized, well-set ears. Beautifully arched neck leading onto a firm topline. Excellent chest and good ribbing. Presented in top condition and well muscled, with smooth, efficient movement and clean action coming and going. A very pleasing veteran who deservedly took Best Veteran and was considered in the challenge.

Minor Puppy Bitch 2 (0)

1st Lorrosa Treasure (Mrs L A Fay-Smith). A nicely balanced 6-month-old red bitch, developing well for age and presenting a pleasing outline when standing. Good chest and forechest for age, with good bone and nice, tight feet. Balanced side gait, although a little loose coming, which should improve and settle as she grows and matures. 

2nd Arkeney Infinity at Farvalley (Miss C & Miss J Murfin & Cobbledick) An 8-month-old bitch currently at an akward stage of development. Good proportions and moderate bone, with good depth of chest, although she would benefit from further development in forechest. Pleasing head and eye. Moderate angulation front and rear, giving an adequate side gait, though movement could be cleaner coming and going. 

Puppy Bitch 4 (1)

1st Ashronsha Dolly My Love (Mrs S Spencer) A promising 10-month-old brindle bitch, feminine and of good size and bone. Pleasing head with a lovely eye and expression. Presents an lovely outline when standing, with a nicely arched neck leading onto good shoulders and a firm topline. Smooth, elegant and balanced movement, which deservedly won her the class.

2nd A'diddle Respect for Newlaithe (Mrs V & Mrs P Van-Beck & Taylor). A nicely compact 9-month-old bitch with good body proportions. Feminine head with neat, well-set ears. Good chest and forechest. A little over-angulated behind, which affects her overall balance when standing. Moved steadily

3rd Ashronsha Love Is in The Air at Latchkey (Miss C & Mrs C & Mrs S Thomson & Thomson & Spencer)

Junior Bitch 3 (0)

1st Willow Take My Breath Away Ir Jch (Mrs A Payne) A promising 14-month-old dark brindle bitch very much in her Junior stage, with more maturity to come and her underline needing to settle. Pleasing feminine head with a soft, dark eye and excellent-sized, well-placed ears. Lovely arch to neck, well-developed chest and forechest. Good bone and correct feet. She didn’t make it easy for her handler but her balanced angulations front and rear, which produced smooth, clean and positive movement was the deciding factor in awarding her the class. 

2nd Longsdale Stormy Lovers at Glenauld (Misses L & S Mair) A feminine, very compact 12-month-old bitch who stood really well, making the most of herself. Nicely balanced head with a lovely expression, excellent neck and firm topline. Very well developed in body for her age. Well angulated behind, although a touch straight in upper arm. Good bone, firm pasterns and feet and smart on the move.  

3rd Longsdale Sweet But Psycho (Mr G & Mr D Pearce & Francis)

Yearling Bitch 2 (1)

1st Winuwuk Kiss Me Quick at Charlons (ai) (Mr J & Mr E & Mr Mr Jones & Jones & James). Presenting a lovely outline when standing, this 16-month-old bitch is nicely balanced with good proportions and bone. Pleasing head and eye, with good development through the body. Nicely arched neck leading onto good shoulders and topline. Good angulation front and rear, producing a balanced side gait. She does tend to lose her topline on the move and could be cleaner coming, but overall a pleasing young bitch.

Novice Bitch 4 (2)

1st Winuwuk Seasons in The Sun (Miss J & Mr T Brown & Hutchings) A feminine 12-month-old youngster who won the class on movement. A nice size and well proportioned, although still developing in body. Good head type, with an eye that could be a little cleaner. Good chest and forechest, with more development to come. Stands on good bone with excellent pasterns and correct feet. Balanced angulation front and rear producing sound, positive movement in all directions. A promising young bitch with plenty of time to mature and develop further.

2nd Boxania Don’t Blame Me at Jeddhi (Messrs D & S Mccarthy & Gething) A stylish 2-year-old bitch, compact and presenting a lovely outline when standing. Pleasing head with a nice eye and expression. Arched neck of moderate length leading onto a firm topline and well-set tail. Good body development with well-sprung ribs and good forechest. Unfortunately, she let herself down on the move today, needing to be cleaner coming and going. A pleasing bitch when standing, with much to like. 

Graduate Bitch 4 (0)

1st Lorrosa My Type On Paper (Mrs L A Fay-Smith) An eye-catching dark brindle bitch with excellent proportions and good bone. Feminine balanced head with a good muzzle and lovely eye and expression. Compact in body, her nicely arched neck flows well onto a firm topline. Excellent development in chest and forechest, and with good angulation front and rear producing a smooth, balanced gait. Pasterns could be a little stronger, but overall a very pleasing bitch with good type and balance.

2nd Casemates Witch Time (Mr J & Mrs E Kelly) A stronger-headed bitch, a little masculine in expression, but well proportioned in body, well ribbed, firm topline giving a pleasing outline when standing. Excellent bone and good overall substance. Moved well in all directions, showing balanced, positive movement. A very pleasing, well-developed bitch.

3rd Mellhawk Coachella for Boese JW (Mrs S C Kuech)

Limit Bitch 7 (1)

1st Winuwuk Firecracker (Miss J & Mr T Brown & Hutchings) A nice class with little to separate the first two placings. Taking first was a nicely balanced bitch, presented in excellent condition. Well-proportioned head with a good bite and pleasing eye. Excellent neck leading onto good shoulders and a firm topline. She stood on good bone with firm pasterns and nicely compact feet. Smooth, efficient movement in all directions, showing good balance and soundness. 

2nd Yeteb Little Miss Splendid (Mrs E M & Miss K L McDonald). Pleasing feminine head with good balance, presents a nice outline standing. Well developed in chest and forechest with good proportions and bone. Positive on the move and balanced on the more, just a tad close going.

3rd Merribox in Cahoots with Glenauld JW (Misses L & S Mair)

Open Bitch 7 (1) 

1st Ch Longsdale Crazy for You (Mr G & Mr D Pearce & Francis). A beautifully balanced 2-year-old bitch who ticked so many boxes to take this lovely class. Still young and without exaggeration, she is ultra-feminine with a most pleasing head, lovely eye and expression. Presents an elegant outline when standing, with a well-arched neck leading onto strong shoulders, a firm compact back, good croup and correct tailset. Deep chest and well-ribbed back, standing on good bone with firm pasterns and correct feet. Her movement was smooth and positive, with good drive and clean action coming and going. A lovely bitch with excellent overall balance and type, and I was delighted to award her the Bitch CC.

2nd Ch Lorrosa My Heads Been Turned to Jeddhi (Messrs D & S Mccarthy & Gething). Another quality female standing well on the stack and in excellent condition. Good head type and well developed through the body, excellent neck on well laid shoulders. Standing on good legs, pasterns and compact feet. Moved well on the side gait with balanced reach and drive. Reserve Bitch CC 

3rd Ch Winuwuk Ghostly Affair (Miss J & Mr T Brown & Hutchings)