Louisville Kennel Club - Friday, March 17, 2023

Welsh Terrier Club of Northern Illinois Specialty Show

SWEEPSTAKES

Sweepstakes Judge: Janet Fox Stevens

Judge’s Critique: It was an honor and greatly appreciated to have been invited to judge the WTCNI Sweepstakes in conjunction with the Louisville Kennel Club this year.  The young Welsh terriers were a quality group and consistent with breed type.  Overall, there was some marked difference in size and length of back but good dentition, excellent coat and color and level top lines in the exhibits.

My choice for Best in Sweepstakes was CH Carroway Bayleigh’s Feel The Burn, a handsome young dog, with a square appearance, a keen Welsh expression with a small dark eye, rectangular head and true moving front and back.  He presented a reach of drive and strong movement behind moving around the ring.  His shoulder layback was correct and tail was set on well up on the back.  His coat was dark, tight, hard and wiry.  He was alert, spirited but friendly and seemed to enjoy his time in the ring.

Best of Opposite Sex was Brynmawr Curds and Whey.  She was showing and moving well front and rear and around the ring.  Feminine, she had a correct size, alert expression with a small dark eye and a square appearance.  Good angulation in the rear, straight front with correct layback of shoulder and dark coat and color were assets.

All of these youngsters represented our breed very well, and many of them can look forward to a winning show career and to passing on their wonderful assets to the next generation of Welsh terriers.  I look forward to seeing them again in the ring as they further their show careers.

Award

Name of Dog

Owner(s)

Photo

Best In Sweepstakes

CH Carroway Bayleigh’s Feel the Burn

Emily S. Carroll & Keith Bailey

CH Carroway Bayleigh’s Feel the Burn

Best Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes

Brynmawr Curds and Whey

Diane Borneman, Bryan Safranski, Kathy McAtamney, & Phil Schmitical

Brynmawr Curds and Whey

REGULAR CLASSES

Regular Class Judge: Bergit Coady-Kabel

Judge’s Critique:

First, I would like to thank all the breeders & exhibitors from the Welsh Terrier Club of Northern Illinois for the wonderful entry in Louisville KY. Here are a few of my observations:

  • My winners dog & best of winners came from the 9-12 puppy class. He is a strong dog with a correct neck set, which creates a beautiful outline. His head and expression is correct, as well as his strong movement!
  • My 8 young bitches were all of good type, good harsh coats, showmanship & movement, some lacked a little bone. The beautiful head piece, ears & expression put my winners bitch to the top!
  • To describe my Best of Breed dog, I could use all the accolades from the standard, plus the fact that he was in perfect condition & trim, a joy and privilege to examine a dog of this caliber.
  • My Best Opposite Sex bitch was feminine and full of Quality.

Award

Name of Dog

Owner(s)

Photo

Best In Breed / Group 1

GCHS CH Abbeyrose Black Chrome

Mary Duafala, Judith Anspach, Pamela Allen, Suzan and Randy Williams, & Daryl Peters

GCHS CH Abbeyrose Black Chrome

Best Opposite Sex

GCHB CH Monaline Unit

Ann Bark & Vladimir Pijunovic

GCHB CH Monaline Unit

Winners Dog / Best of Winners

Shiloh Morning & Teritails Be-Dazzled at D’Asti

Candida La Motta & Cathy Francis

Shiloh Morning & Teritails Be-Dazzled at D'Asti

Winners Bitch

Bayleigh’s Touch The Sun

Keith Bailey & Emily Carroll

Bayleigh’s Touch The Sun
Bayleigh’s Touch The Sun

Select Dog

CH Carroway Bayleigh’s Feel the Burn

Emily Carroll & Keith Bailey

CH Carroway Bayleigh’s Feel the Burn

Select Bitch & Owner Handled Best Of Breed

GCHB CH Bridgemor’s Pot of Gold

Mary Ellen Carney & Claire Alasio

GCHB Bridgemor's Pot of Gold