Wales & West of England Pekingese Association

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Wales & West of England Pekingese Association 17th October 2026 

Single Breed Open Show 

It was a real honour to be asked to judge the Wales & West Show Open Show. The club gave a moving tribute to Gary Thomas and all the committee worked hard to produce a show he would have been proud of. Redwick was a charming venue and the show ring was beautifully presented.

I am pleased to report that in general, the breed seems to be addressing health concerns. I saw no evidence of distressed breathing or over exaggerations. A special mention should be made of Dr Susanne Seffer, who gave up her professional time to undertake the RFG testing as organised by the club.

 A big thank you to the committee that made me feel so welcome. The bacon butties and Buffet lunch were also really appreciated.

Baby Puppy Dog -No Entries

Minor Puppy Dog- No Entries

Puppy Dog – 2 (1)

1st  Morley & Hitchcock’s Lizlanmor Bruno Fernandes 

This 9 month old Cream/ Grey with black muzzle is quite a developing star. A strong envelope head maintaining excellent proportions with wide open nostrils, correct ear set, lustrous eyes and a broad chest. Well boned, excellent topline and firm rear hindquarters. He was full of confidence and was beautifully presented. Best Puppy in Show. 

Junior Dog 3 (1)

1st  Poole’s Jonsville Codename Tommy 

Oozing personality this 14 month old pale red has a wide and well set muzzle, nose is well pigmented with open nostrils, excellent front and a strong masculine head maintaining the breed standard proportions. Open face and dark eyes with a strong under jaw and profuse ear fringing. Coat of the correct texture . A flat topline, he also walked with a beautiful roll and has strong appropriate hindquarters. His personality shone through and although there was  strong competition for best in show, I feel his excellent construction and lack of exaggerations     combined with a confidence in the show ring left me in no doubt he was a worthy winner. Best Dog & BIS 

2nd  Evans’   Dragden Othello

15 month old Black with excellent pigmentation. Open face, wide nostrils & broad front with characteristic  heavily boned bowed legs. Was surprisingly heavy to pick up & moved well.

Yearling Dog 2 (0)

1st Shaw, Mee & Ransome’s Pekehuis Dream Maker 

16 month red. Really compact dog of the correct weight and possesses an excellent front. Commendably flat wide skull, correctly placed ear fringing, wide nostrils and a level topline. Tailset correctly placed and coat of correct texture. Moved well. Beautifully presented. Reserve Best Dog

2nd Beasley’s Rickenny’s Welsh Warrier at Marlyoak 

23 month old Red/ Brindle with a soft expression, wide open nostrils & the breed standard well pigmented eyes. Coat of correct texture and moved with an excellent roll.

Graduate Dog  No entries

Post Graduate Dog  1 (1)

Mid Limit Dog No entries 

Limit Dog No entries 

Open Dog 3 (2)

Shaw Mee & Ransome’s Pekehuis Hyperion

Light Red 3 year old with an open face. Head is a strong feature & maintaining excellent proportions without exaggeration. Muzzle is wide and well set. Breed appropriate ear fringing. Good chest & well laid back shoulders. Level topline & coat of correct texture.

Baby Puppy Bitch 2 (0) 

1st Thomas’ Meritorius Lady Tia Naf

4 month old red with a black mask, great pigmentation. Memorable personality and caught my eye. She did not disappoint on the table. Beautiful feminine envelope head and wide but well proportioned nose placement and nostrils. Good topline & tailset and excellent movement for her age. I am really looking forward to seeing how her show career progresses.  

Best Baby Puppy 

Minor Puppy Bitch 3 (0)

1st  Rogers’ Ralsham’s Luck be a Lady

8 month old red who really owned the show ring. Gorgeous ear fringing and a beautiful envelope head Her whole face was well proportioned with a very feminine expression. Excellent chest for a puppy so young and her movement was sound. 

2nd  Heap’s Shiera Moon Dancer

6 month old -cream with a self coloured mask. Lots to like, especially her well proportioned head and  face with a good muzzle and open nostrils. Substantial ear fringing showed off her beautiful features. 

3rd Evans Edgwarebury Extra

Puppy Bitch  3(1)

1st - Poole’s Jonsville Cinnabar

10 month old pale red. She had a gorgeous open feminine face with open nostrils, long ear fringes. Tight at shoulder and broad chest. Well boned and coat of appropriate texture for her age. Excellent tail set. She took a little time to feel comfortable in the ring but when she did, she had confidence & such good movement, well coupled and I hope she will have a fantastic show career. A real tribute to the Jonsville line.

2nd Morley & Hitchcock’s Lizlanmor Mary Rose

9 month old red, with an excellent envelope head and feminine features. Short neck and well pigmented nose, lips and eye rims. Ear set level with skull. Heavy forequarters and a distinct waist. Strong rear pasterns. Movement dignified and sound. A really difficult decision but just lost out to 1 on the day.

Junior Bitch 5(3)

1st Chung’s Abeaupekes Phoenix Glamour

14 month old red with an excellent chest and good ear fringing with breed standard ear leathers set level with the skull. Level topline and confident movement was of the correct breed standard. The breeder should be very proud of her – lots to like.

2nd- Mayo’s Pekehuis Miss Chaos at Gasholi.

16 month old red Her head & skull were her strongest features. Head well proportioned with correct envelope head and flat between ears. Sound chest and shoulder laid back fitting smoothly with the body. Evident muzzle and open nostrils. Her movement was sound.

Yearling Bitch – 2(1)

1st – Bowring Smart’s  Chisprite Queen of Codes

18 month old fawn / cream. Had an excellent construction with an outstanding envelope head , lustrous eyes and well sprung ribs. Shoulders well laid back , stood well on correctly placed feet. Walked with the characteristic correct roll.

Graduate Bitch- 3(2)

1st- Rogers’ Ralshams Lady Bug 

8 month old red. Absolutely gorgeous feminine front with a sound envelope head, correct nose placement and wide nostrils. Broad chest, topline was level. Well defined hindquarters. Initially she was a bit distracted but her quality shone through and once she got into her stride she demonstrated sound movement for a puppy of this age. She is very glamorous and I hope she has a successful show career.

Post Graduate Bitch-1 (0)

1st- Roberts Klerkshof Calypso Queen

15 month old red with black mask. A really well proportioned and confident example of the breed. Beautifully presented with feminine head which was fairly large and envelope in appearance. Well formed front and strong forequarters with elbows close to the body and no slackness. Level topline and tailset carried tightly. Long feathering. Gait and movement was a credit to the breed standard, with an excellent roll. No exaggerations and body of correct size. Reserve Best Bitch

Mid Limit Bitch – no entries

Limit Bitch – 2(0)

1st – Roberts’ Klerkshof Calypso Queen

2nd -Poole’s Kocho Primrose Promise

2 year old fawn, well pigmented black mask with strong short thick heavily boned forelegs. Stood well up on feet and chest absolutely sound. Coat correct texture and body level. Walking was sound. Beautifully groomed and the owners should be very proud of her

Open Bitch 3(0)

1st – Puttick’s Witchstone Queen of Hearts over Laredge

3 year old fawn. A bitch of real quality with excellent bone. Beautiful envelope head of correct proportions and flat between ears. Eyes clear dark & lustrous and nostrils large & open. A feminine head with firm underjaw. Well pigmented face & ears close to skull with correct placement. Elegant fringes, level topline and excellent tail set. Showed with panache and she displayed sound movement with an excellent roll.  Best Bitch & Reserve Best in Show.

2nd – Poole’s Kocho Dolly Daydream.

2 year old red, who had a beautifully feminine expressive face and construction. Excellent front with well sprung ribs and outstanding fringing. Walked well, she oozed quality and it was lovely to have the opportunity to go over her. 

3rd- Bowring-Smart's Chisprite Cracker

Special Open Dog or Bitch Members 3(1)

1st Beasley’s  Rickenny’s Welsh Warrier at Marlyoak 

2nd Bowring-Smart Chisprite Code Breaker 

6 year old dog – really solid confirmation with a large broad head of correct type, Eyes dark and round with excellent pigmentation short wide muzzle and firm underjaw. Solid chest with well sprung ribs. Short neck complementing a short body. Coat of correct texture and no exaggerations. 

 Special Open Dog or Bitch Black ,Black/Tan, Black/White  3(2)

1st Evans’   

      Dragden Othello

Special Open Dog or Bitch White,Cream or Parti-Coloured – no entries

Veteran dog or Bitch 1 (1)

Judge Dr Nicolas Small- Swaggerboot