Louisville Kennel Club - Friday, March 17, 2023

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.