Utility Breeds Association Of Wales

I would like to thank the Utility Breeds Association for their wonderful hospitality and for providing such a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The show was very well run, allowing everything to flow smoothly and making judging a real pleasure. My sincere thanks also go to the brilliant steward, who carried out his duties exceptionally well; I truly appreciated his great help and support throughout the day.

I would like to thank all the exhibitors for bringing their beautiful dogs and for presenting them so well. I very much appreciated your support and enjoyed the opportunity to go over them.

Junior Class (1,1)

First place: Rees & Scott’s – Cactus Jack of Talkaccatur 17 monts

Strong, masculine, square in bodied, young male. Square-shaped head with dark, rounded eyes and wide muzzle, visible cheek bones. Broad head with ears correctly set and carried flat on top. Good length of neck, wide ribcage, short in loin. Level topline, slightly arched to the tail set. Tail good. Good rear angulation with well-turned stifle. Strong pasterns. Front and rear feet cat-like. Moved well with correct gait. Good overall balance.

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Post Graduate Class (4,2)

First place: Rees & Scott’s- Talkaccatur Crazy Horse 23 monts

Another young male who caught my eye on entering the ring. Good square head with rounded, pleasing eyes and correct ear set, giving a tidy expression. Wide muzzle with good undershot. Strong neck flowing into a strong withers, short body with good overall proportions. Wide pelvis giving a true Boston Terrier rear. Level topline. Moderate front and rear angulation with good turn of stifle. Strong in bone. Lively and flashy. Initially unsettled on the move but later settled and showed true Boston Terrier movement. Balanced mover with strong cat-like paws.

Second place: Sambrook’s-Ringablok King of Stars 3 yo

Another strong and well-balanced male. Broad, square head with rounded eyes and ears correctly set at the corners of the skull. Brilliant, neat dentition with good undershot. Strong neck leading into a wide ribcage, short in loin, and correct tail set. Nice square body. Moderate rear angulation with good turn of stifle. Topline slightly arched. Strong cat-like paws. Moved well. I preferred the temperament of the first on this day.

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Limit Class (2,0)

First place: Rees & Scott’s- Talkaccatur Kiowa 5 yo

Lovely, flashy female who showed herself very well today for her handler. Square head, flat on top, with ears carried correctly. Pleasing dark, rounded eyes giving a nice expression. Muzzle a little short. Good length of neck with strong withers. Wide, longer brisket in correct proportion with the loin. Moderate turn of stifle, a little overstretched when excited. Lively appearance. Moved well.

Second place: Wells’s-Sonduriya Return of The Mac 3 yo

Beautiful boy, but not in his mood today. Nice square head with wide flews, slightly pendulous. Good undershot. Well-defined stop. Pleasing dark, rounded eyes and ears correctly set at the corners of the skull. Strong neck of good length, wide ribcage, short loin. Good bone. Level topline with good front and rear angulation. Moved well. I preferred the temperament of the first today.

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Open Dog (1,0)

First place / Best of Breed: Sambrook’s-Esangee Your My Star

Strong six-year-old male, nicely balanced and showing confidence in the ring. Tidy, broad, square head with correct dark, rounded eyes giving a keen, intelligent expression. Ears alert and correctly carried. Short stop and well-filled muzzle in correct proportion. Good length of neck flowing into strong withers. Wide ribcage, short in loin, producing a compact, square outline true to breed. Level topline. Moderate front and rear angulation with good turn of stifle. Strong in bone. Walked well for his handler and moved freely and efficiently around the ring. A sound, balanced, making him a Best of Breed today.