South Wales Kennel Association

Many thanks to my two super stewards. Lovely entry unfortunately a number missing on the day but really pleased with those who did appear. As you would expect all were superbly presented. A similar young age range and different stages of development.

Post Grad Dog

1  Rumming's - Rarjo Thane Of Fife Macduff Under Druavella - Most stunning male of just 14mths -  Stacked he was alert and confident. Picture enhanced with his super coat, harsh and dense. Underneath is so well made, angulated and proportioned, nothing needs changing just time to fill and mature. Pleasing head and expression, dark round eyes, skull slightly longer to muzzle. Muzzle slightly tapers to clean open nose. defined stop. As he settled on the move, action was clean, brisk, well co-ordinated. Retaining body shape with his tail carried gaily. Looked good in the group, was shortlisted and most impressive on the move. BD and BOB

Open Dog

1  Williams - Peixinho Caput Draconis JW - just shy 2yrs - Essentially of good size, type and make. Just could not match that extra verve of the youngster. Compact with a slight length to height, neck short and strong. Strong topline and loin. Good bend of stifle. Slightly stronger in head but well proportioned. He too was in good coat, well presented. Moved with a light free stride. RBD

Junior Bitch

Two very different types

1  Thompson-Morgan and Morgan's - Belleville You Turn Heads - Not quite 13mths - Heavier all through. Pleasing outline and proportions. Well balanced angulation front and rear, short strong loin. Chest has depth, good spring of rib. Well presented long, slightly waved coat. Head in keeping, Skull slightly longer to muzzle. defined stop. Alert round dark eyes. Moved with enthusiasum, sound with a good stride. BB

2  Hart and Harris - Ankors Athabasca At Violaceae - 13mths - Immature with a more feminine and lighter build. In this class was a bit lively on the move, PGB she really settled into a sound well balanced action. Standing has a pleasing shape and outline. Well angulated in rear, neat round feet. Strong topline, chest and ribs as they s/b. Just needing to fill and mature. Has a lovely head and expression. Dark alert eyes, neat well set and shaped ears. defined stop. RBB

Post Grad Bitch

1  Ankors Athabasca At Violaceae

2  Thompson-Morgan and Morgan's - Portomel Santa Isabel At Belleville - 18mths - Very much a growing stage and not so balanced in her development. Has a slightly more upright front, good strong topline and loin into a better angulation in rear. Good feet. Skull just needing a bit more stop, is slightly longer to muzzle, with muzzle tapering to a clean open nose. Dark, round lively eyes. neat well set and shaped ears. Just needing to settle on the move.

Marion Hodgson (Judge)