Richmond Dog Show Society

Richmond. West Highland White Terrier

Veteran D (1)

1st: 503 GRIFFITHS, Mrs J Ch & It Ch Violent Warrior Vertragus (imp Ita)

10 years and in super hard condition. Has a really lovely head with strength. Long neck quite a good front. Big ribs. Level topline. Well set tail well angulated rear. Accurate on move. Super jacket. BV

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Puppy d (1)

1st: 493 BURNS, Miss M Bellevue Deal Breaker For Burneze

Super outline and so v showy. Liked his head. Dark eyes. Long neck into. Well laid shoulder. Ribs go well back. Well made rear. Just need to firm slightly in out and back movement but a super prospect.

Junior d (2)

1st: 507 THOMSON, Mrs S Ashgate Falkirk

V good mover and in full coat. Liked his head, good strength to muzzle. Enough neck. Well made front. Could be slightly shorter in back. Well-made rear with low hocks. V good mover.

2nd: 490 AMBER, Miss Charlotte Leolux Shapeshifter

Liked his proportions. Not as good moving as 1. Quite a good head. Lengthy neck. Shoulder slightly forward. Short back. Strong rear.

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Post grad d (1)

1st: 502 FOX, Mrs Kirsten & FOX, Mr John Hillsted Same Direction

V good mover. Enough neck. More angulation at the rear than front. Short and level back. Well sprung ribs. Could have a better coat.

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Open d (3

3 absolutely top class westies v hard to split.

1st: 498 ZHENGCHUN, Mr Y Ch Jun Ch Spring Westies China Chocolate Play The Game with Bis Diva Queen Skyman

He has a v good head, dark eyes. Enough neck. Well laid shoulder. Super for body and a firm topline. Well set tail. Liked his rear, which matches his front. Accurate out and back. Gave him a BIS in Canada, CC & BOB here.

2nd: 491 BRITTEN, Mrs D Bellevue Lucky Devil At Krisma

Top quality. Loved his head. Long neck. Better front than 3. Well sprung ribs. Well made rear. Could just be slightly tidier out and back. RCC

3rd: 495 BURNS, Miss M Ch Burneze Lets Be Frank

Veteran b) (1)

1st: 501 FOX, Mrs Kirsten & FOX, Mr John Ch Hillsted Sweet Whispers

Fem b with good strength in muzzle and skull. Well set ears. Lengthy neck. Level topline. Can stand a bit wide in front. Moderate in rear. In hard condition.

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Puppy b (1)

1st: 492 BURNS, Miss M Burneze All On My Todd

Fem pup in really hard condition and full of quality. Liked her head, good strength but still fem. Enough neck. Liked her forechest. Level topline, but could be a fraction shorter. V good rear. Moved v well. CC & BP

Junior b (1)

1st: 489 AMBER, Miss Charlotte Leolux Dreamer

Fem b not in full coat. She is a v good mover, accurate out and back. Dark eyes. Enough neck. Moderate and balanced in her angulation. Level topline.

Yearling b (1)

1st: 499 FILMORE, Mrs Kathy & FILMORE, MR RALPH Bellevue Lucky Gem

Fem b not in full coat today. Dark eyes and good ears. Enough neck. Quite a good front. Slightly long in loin. Moderate rear matching front. Moved well.

Post grad b (1)

1st: 504 HARPER, Miss Karen Westigo Lucky Chance

Fem . Liked her strength of head. Moderate length of neck. She could have a little more front angulation. Well set tail. Low hocks, used v well. Would prefer a straighter topline.

Limit b (1)

1st: 506 THOMSON, Mrs S Hillcloud Echowave By Ashgate JW

V good moving b. Liked her short back. V good fem head with strength. Lovely eye and expression. Medium length neck. Well balanced in angulation. Would prefer a harsher jacket.

Open b (4,2)

1st: 497 COOPER, Dr S Bellevue Lucky Love At Brorastar JW ShCEx OSW

Really good moving b, accurate with a long free stride. Liked her head, v good strength without being at all masc. Dark eyes. Enough neck. Well laid shoulder. Could be just a fraction shorter in loin. Well made rear. Good coat texture. RCC

2nd: 505 NOYCE, Mr D & NOYCE, Mrs M Ch Maxula Vanilla Ice Cream

Not really giving much on the move, but she is accurate and a lengthy stride when she went. Not the head of 1. Enough neck. Balanced in angulation. Topline is ok.

Jeff Horswell