Welsh Kennel Club

Amended to Include missing Critique 

The Welsh Kennel Club Championship Dog Show 2026

Lhasa Apso - amended**** 

Thanks to my stewards Angie Effer and Kay Wills for their help and support throughout the morning. 

Junior Dog

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1st Alamiks Hitchin A Ride to Corrolls JW (Ms J Hazelhurst). 15 months Very pleasing youngster, in super coat and condition, well bodied and with substance throughout. Delightful head with excellent proportions and super eyes. Well set tail. Produces typical outline on the move holding a strong topline with excellent carriage. A very exciting prospect with all the qualities to go right to the top.

Yearling Dog

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1st Vonstry Shades of Love (Mrs V J Harris). Approaching 18 months. In the teenage stage. Pleasing proportions. Correct head shape. Enough bone but would prefer a tad more body weight. Good for neck. Holds a level topline. Profusely coated. When he was paying attention, he moved well. 

Graduate Dog

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1st Vonstry Mr Sunshine (Mrs V J Harris). 5 years. Well bodied. Excellent cream coat. Appealing for head proportions and furnishings. Attractive dark eyes. Body a tad longer cast. Well set lenthy neck; level backline and high set tail. Holds a decent shape. Steady on the move. 

Post Graduate Dog

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1st Khumbila Centre Stage JW (Miss R Revillas Rodriguez). Approaching 2 years and clearly a quality youngster. He cannot help but to capture attention. I admired his super outline and size. Neck is gently arched into well laid shoulders. Well-proportioned head contains lovely eyes and good dentition. Body being of ample substance; pleasing ribcage and holds a secure topline throughout. Produced impressive free and accurate movement. Seriously considered in the challenge. 

2nd Zanamop Jubilee Lord (Miss L Owen). 4 years. Balanced head contains dark oval eyes giving a lovely expression. Would prefer a tad more length to neck. Well bodied. Straight forelegs set under well placed shoulders. Strong, level topline and high-set feathered tail. Steady on the move. 

Limit Dog

Entries: 5 Absentees: 1

1st Skylax Dare to Believe JW (Miss C M Ward). 3 years. Impressive for shape and balance. Detailed and expressive head piece with correct proportions, good chin and width to muzzle. Body is well ribbed. Moderately balanced angulation front and back. He is a typical, sound and honest mover maintaining his super profile at all times. RCC

2nd Belazieth Fast'n'furious (Miss M & Mrs J Devereux & Richardson-Black). 2 ½ years B/W. Clearly there is more to come. His shape is most appealing when standing and on the move. Pleasing head proportions; good dentition. Appealing eyes supported by dark pigmentation. Well laid shoulders and ideal for neck length. High set tail, held well. In super coat. He moved very well. Close Call. 

3rd Zanamop White Flame (Miss L Owen).

Open Dog

Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

1st Ch Khumbila Causing Chaos JW (Miss R Revillas Rodriguez). Almost 2 years. He won this class among a plethora of worthy Champions. He scores highly for his most attractive size and impressive outline. Pleasing, well-balanced headpiece. His super dark pigment complements forward-facing dark eyes. Lovely big nose; good chin and a level muzzle. Well-made front with straight forelegs and compact feet. Good neck and shoulder, neat elbows and good return of upper arm. Well-bodied, oval ribcage and short coupling. High-set tail. Impressive on the move, he maintains his impressive shape whilst exhibiting easy reach and drive. Coat presented to perfection. CC & BOB. 

2nd Ch Kelankin Ghost Ryder with Charjilliam ShCEx (Mrs S & Miss K Crook & Kindness). Mature 6-year-old, a tad larger than 1. In super cream coat. Another eye-catcher, being sturdy and balanced with ideal head furnishings. Lovely dark, expressive oval eyes; good for muzzle. Correct bite. Well-set, strong neck. Secure topline and firm loins. Body is well-ribbed. Well-laid shoulders. Sturdy legs and well-angulated rear. His movement is free and economical. Presented in immaculate coat. A worthy champion and strong contender in the challenge.

3rd Ch Shenedene The Gambler with Vallena (Miss Md & Mrs Hm & Mrs Sm Hall & Bell & Ellis).

Special Beginners

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1st Shenedene Serendipity (Mrs H J Brown). 10 months. B. Balanced feminine head with moderately narrow skull. Medium stop, broad jaw and correct bite. Good neck flowing into well-laid shoulders. Good for depth of chest, topline and ribbing. Tail is well-set and correctly carried. Coat presented to perfection. Very well handled and presented. Delighted to see her awarded Special Beginners Utility Group 1. Congratulations! 

Veteran Bitch

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1st Ch Khinjan Bellisima JW (Mrs S J Hattrell). We have met before. Now 8 years old she is as lovely as ever. Presented in fabulous condition with excellent body and muscle tone. She is the correct size, with a well-proportioned head, dark well-placed eyes, correct muzzle and stop, good pigmentation, and well-set, heavily furnished ears. She has a strong neck, nicely placed shoulders. Her movement is balanced and a joy to watch. Her mature coat was immaculately presented. BVIB and delighted to see her awarded Utility Veteran Group 2.

Puppy Bitch

Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1st Shenedene Hasta La Vista (Miss M D Hall). 10 months and my notes say ‘wow’! She has a beautifully proportioned outline, with a sweet feminine head, well placed ears. Good rib depth and a strong, correct topline. On the move she is ultra confident demonstrating accurate, purposeful action. She is presented in a quality, well-grown coat, completing such an exceptionally promising picture. A very special youngster with all the qualities to develop into a future champion. Best Puppy in Breed and delighted to learn she was awarded 3rd in a very competitive Utility Puppy Group. 

2nd Burnsett Obsession with Orcavoe (Mr L J Connett). 10 months and another very impressive young lady. Decidedly feminine, she produces a super shape. Nicely balanced head with correct length of muzzle, appealing dark eyes. Strong neck into good shoulders and firm topline. Tail is high set high. Good for front and rear angulations. Presented in super coat and condition. Moved with a confident, free action.  

3rd Shenedene Serendipity (Mrs H J Brown).

Junior Bitch

Entries: 2 Absentees: 1

1st Valento Mystique at Khinjan JW (Mrs S J Hattrell). 15 months old and lots to like. Very pretty, feminine head with a broad jaw, dense pigment, and dark, oval eyes. Of lovely proportions, she produces a stunning outline. Compact and sturdy, with good front and rear assembly, well-sprung ribs, short loin. Immaculately presented coat and condition. One to watch. 

Limit Bitch

Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

1st Filenjar Wicked Dreams with Luekiki JW (Mr D & Mrs L Shoemark). 2 years. Very pleasing for type. She is pretty and feminine with a delightful head portraying a lovely expression. Good stop. She has enough neck. Neat front, well-placed shoulders, and secure topline. On the move, she carries herself extremely well and is parallel both coming and going.

2nd Ithera Dulce De Leche Into Burnsett (Mr C & Mrs L Chesterfield). 3 years. Scores in size and shape. Decent shoulders. Good for neck length. Nice depth and width of chest. Well-muscled. Not quite the movement of 1. 

3rd Shenedene Blondi with Charjilliam (Mrs S & Miss Md Crook & Hall).

Open Bitch

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1st Ch Shenedene Copy and Paste JW (Miss M D Hall). 3 years. Balanced throughout. She particularly excels in breed type coupled with her pleasing character. Her appealing, well-proportioned head contains superb eyes, portraying such a sweet expression. Sturdy and well-ribbed body; secure topline. Confident in carriage and accurate coming and going. Excellent coat texture, first-class presentation, and handled to get the best out of her. CC. 

2nd Ch Shenedene Kiss My Pix Sell with Charjilliam (Mrs S & Miss Md Crook & Hall). 3 years. A tad larger than 1. Cream coat complemented by good pigmentation. Impressive overall balance. Pleasing head, medium-dark oval eyes, moderately narrow skull, straight foreface and medium stop. Enough length of neck to well-laid shoulders. Well-set forequarters and stands on good feet. Nice spring of rib, level topline, maintained on the move and when standing. Moved true both ways. RCC. 

Tony Allcock OBE (Judge)