South Wales Kennel Association

South Wales Kennel Association 11th October 2026

Judge Mrs Vicky Leighton-Evans

Thank you all for my entry which was very much appreciated as it would have been a long journey for many of you. Thank you to both my Steward and Trainee Steward for their excellent support making it a most enjoyable day. I must also mention how much I enjoyed the company of Student Judge, Terrie Cousins-Brown and I wish her well in future appointments. It was pleasing to see that the majority of Aussies were well presented and in good clean coats. In the main, colours were strong, clear and rich, just as they should be, however it was sad to see that a few heads are losing breed type with overly short muzzles, deep stops and lack of width and depth in the back skull. Some small teeth were also in evidence. A few fronts were lacking in correct angulation, please understand that it’s one of the most difficult faults to improve in breeding. Shorter legs are also creeping into our breed which means some lacked overall balance and appeared to be longer in body than they are. This fault restricts free flowing reach and drive. Our breed standard is quite specific on body proportions. Movement, on the whole, was poor with few exhibits displaying the correct V coming and going. How can a dog twist and turn on a sixpence when both front and rear convergence is lacking. I hope my comments are considered to be constructive when considered in any breeding. I will say that I was very pleased with my top honours and wish them and everyone here today much success in the future.

VD (3-2) 1. Moves Like Jagger Elvikam of Dreamtale VW (Imp Pol) (Mrs H Roberts) An appealing B/Tri shown in good coat and condition. Masculine head with a moderate depth of skull, although a tad short in muzzle. Good reach of neck, clean bone, level topline and tight feet. Good muscle definition. Liked his overall balance and width. Easy side gait although a tad loose coming and going. Looking good for a 10 year old. BV.

MPD (1) 1. Intenzivni Zazitek Fallcat (Mrs J Knott) So much to like about this youngster. Already looks masculine. Full of breed type. Beautifully proportioned head, correct length of muzzle, ideal stop with good width to back skull. Lovely almond eyes, full of expression. So good to see an excellent reach of neck, blending into very correct shoulder placement. Good spring of ribs, level back, moderate tuck up, good set to croup. Good bone, feet and pasterns. A very promising young male who moved and settled well for 8 months Well presented and sympathetically handled. Will follow his progress with interest, he’s definitely one to watch. BP

PD (3.0) 1. Trijem Bad Moon Rising at Hattiehoula (Mrs L S Brown) A very expressive, youngster full of breed type. Excellent proportions to head with muzzle, stop and back skull so well balanced. Loved his almond eyes and keen and alert expression. Another with a lovely reach of neck flowing into a good shoulder placement. Excellent front, spring of ribs, level topline and correct set of croup. Correct moderate tuck up. Good bone and feet, correct width throughout. Well presented, Stood and moved well. Another youngster to keep an eye on. 2. Kellitcreed Hickory Dickory Dock (Mr J Beard) A pleasing smart youngster with a good head and reach of neck. Firm top line and good overall balance. Correct length of leg to height ratio, slightly longer than tall which is as it should be. Front needs to mature on. Good bone and width. Pleasing to see good pasterns and tight feet. Another beautifully presented in gleaming coat. Stood well, a typical Aussie outline. A slightly less exuberant handler might I’m sure, allow him to settle more on the move. Very promising young male, definitely one to watch. 3. Amenbury Phoenix of Fire at Shamiraland (Miss J Smart)

JD (3.1) 1 Sparkaway Gets My Goat Cpw26 (Miss T Cowley) A R/Merle with a pleasing outline. Well proportioned, masculine head, good reach of neck. Good lay of shoulders, spring of ribs, topline and correct moderate tuck-up. Good bone and tight feet. Beautifully presented in excellent coat. Stood well and moved well enough although a little loose coming and going today. However, he’s still a youngster and showing great promise. 2. Amenbury Phoenix of Fire at Shamiraland (Miss J Smart) This attractive 10 month old red/merle is very much at the in between growth stage and needs to mature on to attain his potential. This was reflected in his tension when standing and lack of balance, reach and drive on the move. Liked his clean masculine head and expression. Good oval bone and I noted nice length of pasterns and tight feet. Beautifully presented in excellent coat. 

PGD (5.1) 1. Wispafete Take A Bow (Mrs C & Miss S Robson & Gibbons) My class winner was a well presented b/merle. Pleasing head and expression. Good outline, overall balance and angulation. Liked his length of leg, topline and bone. Good topline on the move but needs to stretch out more on the move and another a little loose coming and going. 2. Amberslade Fire Cracker (Mr K A & Mrs D Middleton) Another B/Merle but of a slightly heavier type. Typical head and ear set. Correct length of muzzle to back skull with moderate stop. Fair reach of neck, depth of chest, moderate tuck up and set to croup. Rather loose and unsettled on the move. 3.Enchantbee Oh Oh Oreo (Miss A Herraty) 

LD (5.1) 1. Zuni Someone U Loved Fallcat JW (Mrs J Knott) Much to like about this young B/merle male. Typical and balanced head with moderate stop and keen expression. Good reach of neck, well set front, shoulders and topline. Another with correct slope to croup. Strong in the pasterns and tight feet. Masculine without being in any way coarse. Well presented in good coat. Free and easy mover. 2. Dreamtale Cinnamon Kiss (Mrs H Roberts) A rich red tri more heavier in type. Masculine and well balanced head with good ear set. Good reach of neck and firm, level top line. Excellent front, spring of ribs, liked his rear angulation. Good bone. Well presented and in good coat. Much to like. Not moving as cleanly as 1 today. 3. Amberslade Fire Cracker (Mr K A & Mrs D Middleton)

OD (5.2) Archie Labakan Slovakia JW ShCEx OSW (Imp Skj) (Mrs L S Brown) So good to come across this eye catching and very moderate young male. A less common but very correct black-bi, oozing breed type. Superb outline, masculine without being in any way coarse. Stood with authority as if he owned the place. Very correct and proportioned head. Keen, alert expression. Good length of neck flowed into excellent lay of shoulders and top line. So balanced throughout. Good spring of rib and moderate tuck up. Loved his strong bone, pasterns and tight feet. Well presented, gleaming coat. Moved correctly and with purpose. A joy to go over. DCC and BOB 2. Dizzy Marble Grand Prince (Imp Ukr) (Mrs P & Miss M Morley & Braizer) A handsome, well proportioned and eye catching 2 year old B/Tri. Another exhibiting masculinity without being coarse. Good head proportions, ear set and keen expression. Good lay of shoulders with elbows well let down. Good spring and depth of rib. Correct moderate tuck up. Loved his overall width throughout. Correct bone, strong pasterns and tight feet. Beautifully presented in excellent coat. Moved with ease and purpose. RDCC 3. Ch Lamintone for A Reason Awb (ai) (Miss H & Ms J Mee & Holligan)

GCD (1.0). 1. Shalako's Come Hellr High Water (Imp Usa) (Mrs J Knott) This pleasing 7 year old, rich red tri stood alone. Balanced head and keen expression. Good ear set. Excellent reach of neck and firm topline. Liked his front and well sprung ribs. Well muscled. Good bone and tight feet. Moved freely and easily.

VB (3.0) 1. Birkcross Secret Agent with Accra JW VW (D & C P Richards) What a lovely, feminine head on this almost 9 year old blue merle. Very expressive and well balanced. Good ear set. Good bone, tight feet and strong pasterns. A heavy coat spoiled her outline and was distracting. Easy mover. 2. Ch Magical Love Elvikam JW OSW VW (Imp Pol) (Miss M Roberts) A beautifully presented and pleasing 9 year old red tri. Shown in excellent coat. Overall slightly rangy in body. Good reach of neck, strong back, well sprung ribs, good rear. Good bone, pasterns and feet. Movement lacked a little in reach but had good forward drive. 3. Ch Wispafete Once Upon A Dream (Miss S Gibbons).

MPB (2.1) 1. Shadegardens A Bolt from The Blue at Enchantbee (Miss G S Herraty) What a 9 month old firecracker. Head full of expression, so keen and alert. Overall, very well balanced for one so young, with good reach of neck, well angulated front and lay of shoulders. Strong through the back and rear. Good bone, strong pasterns and tight feet. Well presented. Moved with exuberance. One to watch.

PB (2.1) 1. Jopium Relight My Fire (Miss J Hodges) A very well presented dark red tri in good coat. Mature for 11 months. Overall, well proportioned, with clean outline and moderate coat. Pleasing head with a keen, alert expression. Good front, neck and top line. Good width throughout. Strong bone. Good pasterns and tight feet. Liked her length of leg, lacking in some today. Easy side gait and correct coming and going. Easy on the eye.

JB (5.0) 1. Dialynne Chambord (Mrs M Raymond) A most attractive, young red tri shown and presented to perfection. So much to like. Loved her overall balance and feminine head. Beautiful reach of neck which flowed smoothly into well laid shoulders and strong, level top line. Excellent front and rear width. Good depth of rib and moderate tuck up. Good bone, correct in pasterns and tight feet. Easy flowing movement was a joy to watch. She’ll be around for a while. BCC 2. Aussie Revolution Conquer with Grace via Takhisis (Imp Ita) Bih/rs Jch (Mrs S L Wray-Ramsden) A pleasing and attractive blue merle. Feminine head but carried more than adequate stop for me at this age. Keen and alert expression, lovely crest and reach of neck. Good proportions throughout. Correct in bone, pasterns and feet. Strong pasterns. Shown in good coat but lacked presentation which was distracting. Moved well enough. 3. Sparkaway Grab A Granny Cpw26 (Miss T Cowley)

PGB (6.2) 1. Giennah Taarika Mea Maralakes (Imp Cze) (Miss M Krizova) Lovely outline to this typey B/merle. Feminine and well proportioned head. Good reach of neck, level topline and correct in croup. Pleasing to see well angulated front and lay of shoulders, well sprung ribs and correct moderate tuck up. Good to see proportional length of leg, strong bone and pasterns. Tight feet. Maintained top line on the move. Well presented and in good coat. 2. Triforce Tallulah Bankhead at Mistyisle (Miss K & Mrs G Venton) This young B/tri was just over 15 months and lacked the maturity of 1. She needs to grow on and body up. Feminine with good reach of neck, lovely front and level topline. Easy mover. 3. Milwyr Jubilee Concert (Miss F & Mrs G Harris)

LB (5.2) 1. Thornapple When You Gotit Flauntit (Imp Usa) (Miss H & Ms J & Miss C Mee & Holligan & Haslam) Good to see a rich blue merle with strong copper/white trim. Attractive and feminine. Head would benefit from more width to muzzle. Good expressive, almond eyes. Good reach of neck, level topline and good croup. Good width throughout. Correct angulation front and rear. Moved easily but a tad short on reach.2. Rosschell Maid to Sparkle with Jopium JW (Miss J Hodges) Attractive and well presented blue merle. Liked her clean head, good depth of muzzle and reach of neck. Level topline. Another well bodied with good spring of ribs. Would have preferred her being a little stronger in pasterns. Moved well. 3. Birkcross She's Embracing at Shamiraland (Miss J Smart)

OB (3.2) 1. Ch Wispafete Belongs to Music JW Aw(b) (Miss S Gibbons) Stood alone. This very pleasing and obviously female blue/merle was another with good rich colouration. Feminine, beautifully balanced head with correct moderate stop, good eye and ear set. Super front, level topline and correct set of croup. Good spring of rib and lovely width throughout. Good bone, strong pasterns and neat feet. Moved with ease and one of the very few today who displayed the correct convergence to a ’V’ both coming and going. She gave the impression she could work all day and then some. Well presented and handled. Close call for best bitch, well deserved RBCC