KC Breed Standard

SCWTC of GB Ch 24 Judge

The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of Great Britain Championship Show

Judge Martin Phillips

I would like to thank all the exhibitors for staying and giving me a good entry and to the committee for organising such lovely prizes, I thought the bitches were stronger than the dogs on today's performance, overall quality and type is strong in the breed. 

Baby Puppy dog

1st. KEEVASDREAM PURPLE VIKING BBPIS- Smart youngster, lots to like, very promising, good coupling with correct neck and shoulder for age, sound on the move.

Baby Puppy Bitch

1st. KINAELAN CUINEACHE- 5 month old of nice type, lots of promise with correct bone and size for age, pleasing head planes, moved well.

2nd. KEEVASDREAM PURPLE BLISS FOR SPUDLER- overall nice type, well balanced, pleasing head with neat ears, slightly upright in shoulder at this age, will hopefully settle in front on the move with age.

3rd. KINAELAN LABHANDARBLU

Veteran Dog

1st. CH GREENTREE GOLD MOMBO TO DENZILLY (IMP USA)- a dog that doesn't need much introduction, judged him before giving him the CC and BOB, excellent type, lots of quality, pleasing head plains, correct size, good firm topline with short coupling, tail on top, sound on the move, as a stud, over time he's passed his qualities over to top winning dogs in the country. BV

Puppy Dog

1st. LAKKAS YANKEE SWEET SILKCROFT (IMP SWE)- 9 month old, oozes type, quality and soundness, lovely head with correct proportions, good clean front with correct assembly, good spring of rib with short coupling, lovely behind with good strong quarters that he used on the move, a pup that will go far. BPIS

2nd. AMIVISTA'S BUNCH EXCUSE ME (IMP NLD)- 11 month old,pleasing to go over, lots to like, nice eye, front and back assembly ok, moved out well

Junior Dog

ARKENSTONE THORIN KING UNDER THE MOUNTAIN FANTASA (IMP ISL) 16 month old, very impressive young male, makes an entrance when entering the ring and does not disappoint when going over him, correct head with a good clean front, firm topline, strong behind, at this moment in time would like him a shade shorter in loin but it could be maturity, handled to perfection as always.

TEAGHLACH ANGEL KINAELAN (IMP ESP) Raw 13 month old with promise, ok for head with a good dark eye, neat ears, firm topline, extends on the move.

Limit Dog

SAFFINI SMOOTH OPERATOR AT JULIBIDD Masculine male, liked him for his overall type and shape, excellent balance, correct length and head proportions, good strength of neck with good shoulder lay back, good front with a deep chest, well bodied with correct short loin, tail on top, good angulation and muscle tone, plenty of drive from the rear and extension from the front, good coat, just needs a firm hand in handling, could go places once fully settled. DCC

2. CALVENACE HOUSE OF FUN 3 year old, different type to first,very showy, overall good shape, good reach of neck and lay back of shoulder leading into firm body, tail set ok, unfortunately his front let him down today on the move, good coat.

Open Dog

FLAXELLA ILLUMINATI (AI) JW Top quality male, a dog I liked very much, carries all the qualities required for a male, lovely head with good strength of jaw, good head plains, good eye, excellent neck and shoulder with a clean front, tail set on top, firm topline, extends back and forth, today I felt he could have done with more body compared to the CC winner, very close decision, handled well. RCC

CH SILKCROFT SHAKE IT OFF JW Again, a dog of quality, carries an abundance of breed type from head to tail, lovely size, balanced all the way through, excellent coat, handled to perfection moving this dog at the right pace getting the best out of him, well worthy champion

Champion Dog

CH/AM/CAN CH SILKCROFT FREEZE FRAME JW JWW18 BEL JCH 10 year old male, again quality all the way through from this kennel, correct proportions from head to tail, not much I would change, correct spring of ribs,sound on the move, well worthy champion.

AM/CAN CH KEEPSAKE'S NO JACKET REQUIRED (IMP CAN) Different type to first but still lots to like, not as masculine as the winner but very pleasing to go over, liked his head a lot with his neat ears, would like a shade more strength and length of neck, good topline with good behind, positive on the move back and forth, will be better once coat is sorted.

Veteran Bitch

1st. CH SILKCROFT SKY FULL OF STARS ShCM IR JCH 10 and a half year old, overall in great shape, still has a lot of quality, well proportioned all over, excellent strong quarters, free mover.

Special Vintage Bitch 10+

1st. KARISYIKE TIPP TOP TOO TICKY TO ABBEYMEAD 11 year old and still in top knick, overall still has a good shape and covered the ground with ease.

Puppy Bitch

1st. ABIQUA WILD BURLESQUE Good breed type, lots to like about her, balance from nose to tail, correct length of neck with good shoulder, strong topline with good hind angulation, moved out well once settled.

2nd.ALIDOULALI DANCING QUEEN Giving away a lot to the first one on maturity, needs time to mature but overall pleasing to go over, correct shape and balance, good short coupling, needs more strength behind.

Junior Bitch

1st. EBLANAHALLS KISS CURL JW Took my eye as soon as she came into the ring, for 16 months she carries a lot of quality, correct head with good eye and expression, nice ear set, good front assembly with good depth of chest, good ribbing with correct coupling, moved with ease, presented and handled well.

2nd. DENZILLY WAKING THE WITCH (AI) Slightly raw compared to the first but again lots to like, carries quality, balance and type, pleasing head with nice eye, good neck and shoulders with a clean front, tail set on top, pleasing colour and coat, just needs to tidy up on the move.

Special Beginners Bitch

1st. EMALOT LIVIN ON A PRAYER Six year old carrying far too much weight for hr own good, which is a shame as she is a nice size with good bone, pleasing head, tail set carried well, well handled by her young handler to get the very best out of her.

Post Graduate Bitch

1st. DANNEBRIEL ME AND MY GIRL (AI) JW Overall good shape, holding her topline on the move, ok for head plains and ear carriage, clean in front, ok for bone, has a nice side gait

2nd. SNOWMEADOW TREACLE TOFFEE Liked this bitch, being placed for her soundness and overall shape, good strength of muzzle, good neck and ribs, ok for quarters, good coat, went well.

Limit Bitch

1st. EBLANAHALLS GOLD LIMERENCE Overall again, carries good type and quality good balance, pleasing head, clean front with a good assembly, tail on stop, strong behind, liked her very much.

2nd. BONNEY ABIQUA WILD DESERT WHISPERS (IMP USA) Similar type to first, carrying all the correct virtues, again good balance and outline, good strength of bone for size, went well on the move.

Open Bitch

1st. CH SILKCROFT FORTUNE AND GLORY JW From the top drawer, has all what I look for in a wheaton, quality, type and balance from nose to tail, there is not much I would like to change on her, one classy lady. RCC

2nd. CH FLAXELA FLIRTINI AT DAISYMAES JW (AI) Again, lovely quality and type, beautiful head shape, clean with correct proportions, body wise has good assembly, covered the ground on the move, in good order.

Champion Bitch

1st. CH SILKCROFT NEVER MISS A BEAT Overall winner today, again out of the top drawer, great to put your hands on her, has everything one would want in a top show wheaton, quality from top to bottom, strong body, lovely quarters and excellent type which won her the class. BCC and BIS

2nd. CH SILKCROFT WILDEST DREAMS JW Again oozes quality, many virtues of the winner apply to her, just preferred the strength of behind of the winner, handled to perfection.

Martin Phillips Critique 2024

SOFT COATED WHEATEN TERRIER CLUB OF GB STAKES

CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 2024

Thank you to all the exhibitors who entered the stakes classes today, it was such a pleasure to go over your dogs.  There was a good atmosphere around and within the ring and I thoroughly enjoyed my day.  On the whole I had a lovely cross section of dogs to go over, as expected temperaments were excellent and the presentation consistent.  I would also like to thank my Steward for his help.

BRACE (5 entries)

1st  Mrs Jane Charlton – Dog and bitch, very typey with nice coats of good length and colour working the ring confidently with their handler. A pleasure to judge.

2nd Mr S & Mrs S Munn – Two bitches, again typey with pretty femine heads and  coats of lovely texture beautifully presented.  Not as steady on the move as 1st but definitely attentive and enjoying their time in the ring. 

3rd Mrs J & Mr G Grimes & Watson – Confidently and sympathetically handled, dog and bitch moving well together. Typical wheaten outlines with coats of good colour.

PROGENY (1 entry 2 absent)

1st House of Softy Indus Janeyjimjams (Imp Swe) Wow what a team! Dogs and bitches of varying stages of development all carrying correct coats of good colour moving well together.   Making good use of the ring they demonstrated good movement.  The sire to all these dogs has certainly made his mark.

SPECIAL PUPPY (1 entry)

1st Thoburn:  Northridge Wolf Bluff – 8 month old puppy bitch.  Although she stood alone she was worthy of her first place.  She is lovely in profile with good length of back and looks balanced.  Beautiful soft coat of good colour and texture, typical for her age.   Feminine head with strong muzzle and good dentition, head well covered with coat  hiding dark expressive eyes.  She has nice shoulders and good straight front.  Tail is bang on top with strong rear and good angulation which showed in her  movement.  At first she was a bit erratic on the move but once the handler slowed down she moved more positively.  Pleased to see her go Best Puppy in Show.

SPECIAL OPEN STAKES (23 entries 7 absent) This was an interesting class to judge and gave me a bit of a headache as the age ranges went from Junior right through to and including veteran.  I shortlisted to eight and easily found my winners, although I wish I could have awarded more places as the quality was so high.

1st Hookway & Mason:  Denzilly Golden Compass – 5 year old male. Looking good in profile strong with deep chest and good length of back.  Loved his coat it has lovely waves and good wheaten colour.  Strong masculine head with dark hazel eye with lovely dark rims.  Adequate length of neck leading into good shoulders, his chest is well down and ribs well sprung.  He gives the impression of a strong dog which showed today as he powered around the ring at a good pace holding his topline and tail up.

2nd  Munn:  Snowmeadow Treacle Toffee – Love this bitch strong but feminine.  Her coat is so soft and profuse covering her well made frame.  Beautiful straight front well laid back shoulders, she is short in ribbing which is well sprung.  Strong rear with good angulation.  She is moved at a steady pace and has good movement fore and aft.  Lovely to see her awarded the BCC and Reserve Best in Show.

3rd  Dowdy:  Denzilly Waking The Witch – 20 months, Finer in type to second and still maturing. Her coat is soft and open the colour is devleloping.  Excellent presentation, enough coat showing her lovely shape.  Gorgeous head, feminine with correct proportions.  She has good dentition.  Lovely neck with well place shoulders and good front. Good rear angulation with hocks well let down.  Once she applies herself she is a lovely mover with good reach and drive.  Every time I asked her to move she was consistent and was happy to award her third place.  Delighted to see her awarded RBCC later on in the afternoon.

Junior Handling 6 – 11 Years

1 Cara Woolley – Demonstrating good knowledge of her dog and using the ring effectively.  The dog stood calmly for the assessment and she had good control whilst moving around the ring.  Just remember to look up to make sure your judge hasnt moved position.  Well done.

Junior Handling 12 – 16 Years

1 Eliza Mason – Both dog and handler looking very smart on entering the ring stood her dog ready for inspection, constantly checking dog was showing to best advantage.  Good knowledge of dog and very aware as I was moving around dog for inspection.  Using space in ring effectively and excellent handling skills.  Congratulations.

2 Peggy Stevens – Did a great job as a first timer.  She moved her young dog with confidence.  Has the makings of an excellent handler, well done.

Wheaten Junior Handler of the Year Eliza Mason

Judge Sophia Barrett

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