National Terrier Club

National Terrier Club Championship Show Saturday 4th April 2026

Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers

Firstly, I wish to record my thanks to the exhibitors for a wonderful entry of 56, making it the fourth highest in the show. I was supported by two very experienced stewards, Colin Woodward and Graham Beale, who organised the ring so well and thereby made my task much easier.

I first encountered this breed in the West Country many years ago when judging a number of Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers at an Open Show. On that occasion I met the highly respected breed specialist, Margaret Howes. Noting my interest in the breed, she encouraged me to learn more about it. This led to my passing the SCWT Club’s ‘hands-on assessment’ and, a few years later, the RKC’s JPD examination.

I was sad that Margaret is no longer with us to witness my first CC appointment for the breed, but I hope she might be looking down and keen to give me her evaluation after judging!!

VD/B (7 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: Satherley, Mrs C & Satherley, Mr C W & Bye, Mrs H Uk Am Can Ch Int Silkcroft Freeze Frame (Re Import). D. 8 years and presented in fabulous coat and condition. Masculine but not overdone. Impressive head contains appealing eyes. Well placed neck and shoulders. Deep chest. Well ribbed. Clean front legs; Secure topline. Strong muscled hindquarters produced effortless movement which was a joy to see. BVIB.

2nd: Williams, Mrs Sharne & Williams, Mr Gerald Flaxela Living Legend Of Gwendonydd. D. 10 ½ years old. Upstanding and presented in excellent condition. Balanced length of neck into well placed shoulders. Secure topline. He produces an impressive outline when standing. Preferred the coat of 1. When moving he has a strong positive drive and economical forehand.

3rd: Atyeo, Mrs L M K Kanjuley Scarlet Rose.

MPD (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: Satherley, Mrs C & Satherley, Mr C W Silkcroft Play On Repeat. 6 months and so appealing. Flat skull contains lovely eyes; excellent dentition. Well placed ears. Arched neck of ample length. Well laid shoulders, clean forequarters and secure topline. Short strong loin. Well set firm hocks. Moderately angulated hindquarters. He moved so well and I admired his happy personality. Extremely promising.

2nd: Fallon, Mrs Alison Snowmeadow Uncle Ugo At Crofftysofty. 6 months and not yet as forward in development as 1. Pleasing expression from a well-balanced moderate head. Eyes give a pleasing expression. Correct bite. OK for neck. He is well bodied. Whilst his movement is still to settle, he holds a secure topline. Super coat colour.

PD (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: Lui, Mrs Laura Norkett Eblanahalls Gold Fascinus. 11 months and maturing beautifully. He produces a stunning outline when standing. Great head proportions with flat skull, scissor bite and dark hazel eyes. Moderate neck. Level topline, with short coupling. Great tail set. Secure topline and hindquarters are correctly angulated. Profuse coat of correct texture with wave developing. Effortless mover. Should have a promising future. BPD & BPIB.

JD (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: Gent, Ms S & Lees, Mr Robert Sumirick Eye Of The Storm (AI). 17 months. Produces an attractive balanced profile when standing. Coat of good colour and texture for age. Pleasing head of balanced length; dark eyes and well set ears. Good dentition. Lengthy neck. OK for lay of shoulder. Clean front. Secure topline; tail well set. Steady mover.

GD (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: Cleverly, Miss Abi Janeyjimjams Jinja Beer. 21 months. Correct length and breadth to foreface; super eyes and neat under jaw. Secure topline. Well bodied with correct ribbing and chest. Good for tail set. OK for front angulations. Hindquarters are strong and nicely angulated.

PGD (3 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: Brooks, Mr Anthony Loofahsa King Of The Pippins (AI). 2 ½ years old. Head is quite strong; dark eyes and well set ears. Deep chest and secure topline. Very positive on the move but can become a tad untidy in front. Correct tail set. Scores in coat texture.

2nd: Gale, Mrs Suzi & Gale, Mr Paul Calvenace Shake Your Groove. 2 years. Pleasing masculine head, dark eyes and well placed medium sized ears. Ample neck and proportionate body. OK coat. On the move he was a tad headstrong and consequently, unsettled at times.

3rd: Lines-Barrett, Mrs Shirley & Barrett, Mr Paul Abiqua Wild In My Blue Jeans.

 LD (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: Amel-Azizpour, Mrs Jane Crofftysofty Hay Jude. Almost 3 years. Pleasing for size. Good dentition and appealing dark eyes. Balanced on the stand. He is well bodied having a good depth to chest and strong loins. OK for shoulder angulation. Stands on good feet. Secure topline. Plenty of coat but would prefer slightly softer texture and wave. Moved OK.

OD (7 Entries) Abs: 0

A hotly contested class.

1st: Clarke, Mr J & Mrs P G Ch Flaxela Perfect Storm (AI). 5 years old. This dog has the most beautiful coat of golden wheat colour that falls in loose waves which immediately captures attention. Lovely head, flat skull with well set ears. Kind eyes of desired shape and size . Correct dentition. Muscular neck, gently arch. Clean forequarters and well-padded feet. Body has good ribbing and short, tight loins. Moved and handled well. CC & BOB.

2nd: Charleton, Mrs J Ch House Of Softy Indus (Imp Swe) ShCex. 5 years old. Another with a beautiful silky textured wavy coat. He is of a lovely size. Masculine head, with well-placed eyes and dark nose. Ears well set. Strong clean bite. Well set moderate neck and shoulders are well laid. Clean, strong front legs. Body is well ribbed; secure topline. Hindquarters are well angulated aiding strong rear drive and coupled with his overall soundness it was all most impressive. Close up on 1 he could not be denied a well-deserved, RCC.

3rd: Clarke, Mr J & Mrs P G Ch Flaxela Illuminati (AI) JW.

MPB (4 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: Evans, Hammond, Mr & Ms S V, T J Calvenace Rebel Rebel. 7 months. Feminine head. Skull is flat, well balanced with correct stop. Dark eyes and well placed ears. Balanced neck. Well bodied and secure topline. Balanced hindquarters are well angulated. Super attitude. She maintains her balanced profile on the move. Front just to settle but plenty of time. I thought her most promising and being a tad more mature than 2 just gave her the nod.

2nd: Bredemear-Walters, Mrs A & Walters, Mr R Snowmeadow Una Ulivia. Another super baby, 6 months Moderate all through, feminine head of good planes. Dark eyes and good bite. Moderate neck, body developing with good ribcage. Balanced hindquarters. Alike 1, just to settle on the move but loved her temperament and style. Splitting hairs between two lovely youngsters.

PB (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: Munn, Mr S & Mrs S Snowmeadow Unforget Ubble. And so the line of quality youngsters continues! At 8 months, she has a beautiful, feminine head with dark pigmentation, portraying a lovely expression. Super coat for colour, softness, and waves. Good neck and shoulders. Secure topline and tail set. Her movement was most impressive, which, in a close decision, gave her the edge.

2nd: Johnstone, Mr & Mrs R Clover Supernova Over Rouxboos (Imp USA). Seven months old and so much to admire. Similar comments to 1st apply, especially regarding head proportions and dark hazel eyes. Level topline. Profuse coat with waves developing. Not quite as settled as 1st on the move, but a very close call.

JB (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: Satherley, Mrs C & Satherley, Mr C W & Bye, Mrs H Silkcroft Just Like Magic. 1 ½ years. She immediately impresses with her very pretty, feminine head, correct eye, and good pigmentation. Skull is flat with correct stop and well-set ears. Neck flowing cleanly into well-laid shoulders. Her front has straight legs and good feet. Topline is straight and secure; short loin. Well angulated front and rear. Body is well balanced. On the move, she excels, moving freely and confidently both coming and going. Her coat is a strong feature, being of beautiful colour, excellent texture, and presented in superb condition, enhancing her overall appeal. A real star in the making. Delighted to award her the RCC.

GB (3 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: Williams, Mrs Sharne & Williams, Mr Gerald Hopla Kia At Gwendonydd (Imp Dnk). 18 months. A most attractive young bitch who immediately appealed for her overall balance, type and quality. She has a feminine head with dark pigmentation and a truly appealing, typical Wheaten expression. Her excellent neck flows cleanly into well-laid shoulders, contributing to a correct front assembly and pleasing, balanced outline. Deep chest with well-sprung ribs carried well back. In good body for her age. Her topline is firm and level, both standing and on the move. Hindquarters are well-muscled with a moderate bend of stifle, used to advantage on the move. Both in the class and in the challenge she was a standout, particularly when covering the ground with ease, whilst maintaining her stunning outline in profile. Presented in excellent coat and condition, with correct texture and colour. I felt she combined breed type, construction and movement to the highest level on the day and a worthy recipient of the BCC.

2nd: Black, Ms Suzy Hall & White, Mr Chris Mayurasana Cristal Visions 20 months old. A little on the shy side. She is well balanced and sports a lovely coat. Her body is well ribbed with a deep chest and a secure topline. She moved OK, but maturity will be on her side.

PGB (4 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: Mapson, Mrs Lorraine & Mapson, Mr Gary Abiqua Wild Burlesque. 18 months. An impressive young bitch, appealing both standing and on the move. Typical and well-proportioned headpiece. Her outline is particularly attractive. She stands on strong, well-boned legs with neat, well-padded feet. She is well-bodied for her age, with good depth and spring of rib, maintaining a secure, level topline both when standing and on the move. Although not in her best coat today, this did not detract from her overall quality.

2nd: Evans, Hammond, Mr & Ms S V, T J Calvenace So What (AI). 3 Years. Of very happy disposition. Her coat is of good quality. Body has well-sprung ribs and a secure topline. Dentition is correct. Well-presented throughout. Expressive eyes. Deep chest and pleasing angulations. Not quite the overall balance of 1. Moved OK.

3rd: Fallon, Mrs Alison Crofftysofty Bee Yonce.

LB (8 Entries) Abs: 1

A well contested class.

1st: Grant, Mrs B Dannebriel Me And My Girl (A.I.) JW. Eye catching for balance and outline and of a lovely size. Feminine expression contained in a headpiece of correct head proportions; ok for neck. Dark eyes. Good bite. Well-laid shoulders. Level topline held on the move. Correct tail set. Good bend of stifle and well-muscled rear. Fabulous soft wavy coat of lovely colour. She moved extremely well. A serious contender in the Challenge.

2nd: Witheyman, Miss Dominique Fantasa Blonde Xtasey At Molistra. Lots to like. 20 months. Well-made and feminine of particularly good balance. She has a correct bite and well-set, medium-sized ears, with a moderate neck flowing into a body of excellent ribbing. Strong loin. Standing on good feet she holds a firm topline, presented in good muscular condition. I admired her coat texture, colour and wave. A close decision, but just felt 1 had the edge in movement.

3rd: Grimes-Watson, Mrs Joanne & Watson, Mr Gavin Keevasdream Purple Bliss For Spudler.

OB (10 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: Satherley, Mrs C & Satherley, Mr C W Ch Silkcroft Never Miss A Beat. For showmanship this 6 year old lady has it in bucket loads. I loved her head properties being so beautifully feminine. Correct eye shape and colour, good pigment. OK for neck length. Well laid shoulders. Plenty of bone; straight forelegs. Impressive depth of chest. Well ribbed lengthy body which I feel is perfectly acceptable in a bitch, strong loin and hindquarters. Moved well in profile. Attractive, wavy coat of lovely colour, well presented. A worthy champion.

2nd: Charleton, Mrs J Ch House Of Softy Indi Janeyjimjams (Imp Swe).

6 years and many of the above comments apply. She is beautifully balanced both in bone and proportions. In profile she produces a stunning shape. Pretty head. Good shoulders and body. Stands on good feet. Different in type to 1 but possesses many of the same qualities. Close call.

3rd: Hughlock, Mrs Carol & Hughlock, Mr Graham Keevasdream Ballerina Blue JW Shcex OSW.

TONY ALLCOCK OBE (Judge)