THE LADIES KENNEL ASSOCIATION

Judges Critiques

Mrs Dilys WATTS

Judging: English Setter, Gundog Group

Ladies Kennel Association December 12th 2025.  Judge Dilys Watts

I would like to say a huge thank you to the committee for the invitation to judge at LKA, one of my favourite shows and venues, it was such an honour.  Thank you for being so welcoming and arranging my excellent stewards.

Thankyou to all the exhibitors who entered under me today.  A few of the younger dogs were unsettled.  I did feel for both them and their handlers. I would like to thank you all for persevering.

I thoroughly enjoyed my day and was delighted with my winners. It was wonderful to see my BOB shortlisted in the group, well done.

Class 840 MPD (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1715 SAYERS, Mrs C Droveborough Blue Moon.   7month BB a little overawed by the day, so it was somewhat difficult to assess him.  From standing he has a kind expression, excellent front and rear angulation and seemed well off for bone. Super neat feet.  On the move he has level topline with correct slashing tail.


Class 841 PD (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1706 MCDOWELL, Mr & Mrs A Byedales Inspector Clueso.  10month light Blue Belton and Tan.  Pleasing head of correct proportions.  Long lean neck, nice shoulder placement, tailset a little low for me. Super coat.  Not very settled on the move but did enough to win the class. 
2nd: 1715 SAYERS, Mrs C Droveborough Blue Moon


Class 842 JD (3 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1707 NEATH, Miss Janet Albadora Total Madness.  15 months BB. A lot to like. Melting expression and head is long and lean, correct stop and definition, low ear set. I loved his compactness and he has good round bone.  Level topline and tailset almost in line with his back. Nice depth of chest and good front and rear angulation.  Excellent depth of 2nd thigh which he used well on the move (once settled).  His tail did not stop wagging, he was certainly having fun with his handler today. 
2nd: 1727 SZAL, Mrs Beverley Goldbirch Northern Jazz.   15 months light BB. Appealing head. Good reach of neck into well laid-back shoulders.  Nice front and rear angulation.  In lovely coat.  Longer in Loin than 1. Very unsettled on the move and difficult to assess as he spent a lot of time looking around and with no feet on the ground, I did feel for his handler.
3rd: 1685 BEASLEY, Mrs L A Latjeata Jack's The Lad JW


Class 843 GD (8 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1690 DERRY, Mrs Anne & SCHONEVILLE, Mrs I & WILLIAMSON, Hawklawn Hazzard County At Balvenie JW.  Dark Blue Belton and Tan.  Nice head, correct eye shape, low ear set.  Good depth of chest, well placed shoulders. He appears larger in stature than the others and is not overdone. Plenty of bone.  When you get your hands on him, he is solid and fit for purpose.  Seriously considered him for top honours.
2nd: 1679 ARKLEY, Miss Lindsey & ARKLEY, Mr Peter Tattersett Blue Lord Jw.  BB. A smaller dog than 1.  Caught my eye immediately and beautifully presented in full coat.  A gentle expression, dark mask , oval eyes, head long and lean.  Very good reach of neck. Deep chest, level topline and excellent tailset. Nice front and rear angulation. Unlucky today, just preferred the shoulder placement and front angulation of 1. 
3rd: 1721 STEAD, Miss R & STEAD, Ms K Ravensett Illusionist Of Settavista


Class 844 PGD (4 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 1725 STEWART, Mrs H S & QUENBY, Professor S M Tattersett Stolen Silver.   BB.  Super head, with dark oval eyes and skull.   What a cracking dog to go over. Nice arch and a super reach of neck, into well placed shoulders. Good forechest and depth of chest.  Nice spring of ribs and short coupled.  Fabulous front angulation. Well off for bone. Has well defined muscle tone.  I just loved how he moved so effortlessly, with drive and head held high, this gained him the RCC
2nd: 1726 STRONACH, Mrs Shirley Mariglen Escape To Victory.  Dark BB. Attractive head with dark expressive eyes. Nice reach of neck and level topline.  Moved and stood a little wide behind for me.
3rd: 1717 SMITH, Mr D T Bournehouse Secret Sunset Of Meadowrush


Class 845 LD (4 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 1708 OSMAN, Mrs M Bournehouse Sirocco Over Marissolo JW.  Blue Belton and Tan with a handsome head of good proportions, melting expression, dark oval eyes and low set ears which folded into his neck. Strong neck of good length, flowed into the cleanest of shoulders, excellent layback and correct return of upper arm.   Excelled in depth of chest and spring of rib. Good round bone. Very clean in outline when standing. Beautifully presented in good coat, which was gleaming.  Moved out with drive today in the challenge and I was thrilled to award him the CC.
2nd: 1720 SNOOK, Mrs M A Moorbrook Mogul Of March.  Attractive Dark BB. Masculine head and a kind eye. Clean shoulders and outline. Level topline and good angulation.  Well-muscled and good depth of second thigh. Moved well, though not so animated in the challenge for RCC.
3rd: 1740 WHITTINGTON, Mrs Wendy & WHITTINGTON, Miss Kerry Juldeane Line Of Duty (ai)

Class 846 OD (3 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 1686 BISHOP, Mr & Mrs Keith & Jane Dyrham Desert Storm.  OB.  Heavier in head than some, but handsome still.  He presents a clean outline standing Preferred his tailset and topline to (2).  Good depth of chest. Good bone and nice angulation fore and aft.  Well let down hocks.  
2nd: 1694 HEPBURN, Mrs A Tattersett Rainbow Legacy.  OB. A head to die for, head is balanced, not overdone in flew or skull. Beautiful shape eyes helping give a soft expression. Decent depth of chest and tight neat feet.  A little proud of his tail. 

Class 847 GCD NO ENTRIES

Class 848 SBD (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1721 STEAD, Miss R & STEAD, Ms K Ravensett Illusionist Of Settavista.  BB.  A really beautiful head and expression. Has a good reach of neck and layback of shoulder.  Preferred his heavier stature to (2) Moved out really well with nice tail action, though a little close behind. 
2nd: 1726 STRONACH, Mrs Shirley Mariglen Escape To Victory.  See 2nd PGD.


Class 849 VD/B (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1682 BEASLEY, Mrs L A Wansleydale Amaretto At Latjeata VW.  8 year Old Bue Belton and Tan Bitch.   She has dark almond shape eyes.   A soft, kind expression with colour fading slightly, she just makes you smile.  Good reach of neck into beautifully placed shoulders. A level topline which she held both standing and on the move, tail slashing.  Neat, cat like feet and presented in full coat.  One of the best movers of the day for me and her movement stayed with me all day, the bitches that followed needed to better her and for me, only the CC winner did. Delighted to award her the RCC.  BVIB.
2nd: 1719 SNOOK, Mrs M A Dalreavoch Northern Caper.   7 year old BB dog.   A substantial, striking looking dog.  He excels in bone. Super depth of chest and well ribbed up.  Moved out with purpose.  Excellent front and rear angulation. Such a pleasure to go over.


Class 850 MPB (2 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 1745 WYNNE-EVANS, Mrs Pru Droveborough One Love.  7m old Blue Belton and Tan.  Pretty head for her age.  Good reach of neck.  Presents an elegant picture. Well laid back shoulders and straight front, with nice round bone. Stood on very neat, tight feet. Excellent angulation. She felt fit and muscular and a good weight, just the right amount of puppy fat.  Just needs time to mature.  I will follow her progress with interest.


Class 851 PB (5 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1700 ISHERWOOD, Mrs Valerie & ISHERWOOD, Miss Amanda Ki Larrenie Paperheart Of Laverstoke.  Blue Belton and Tan of almost 12 months.  Pretty, feminine head of correct proportions.  Nice depth of fore chest and good angulation. Level topline. Excellent depth of second thigh.  Moved out with drive and so happy on the move. BPIB
2nd: 1714 REID, Mr I & Mrs K Diersett Moon Of The Skies.  10m eye catching rich dark OB colour.  She has the darkest of eyes, and low ear set. Head not as mature as (1)   A petite bitch, lovely long neck and short coupled. Neat feet. Moves with drive, using excellent rear angulation well.
3rd: 1705 MCDOWELL, Mr & Mrs A Byedales Agatha Christie


Class 852 JB (7 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: 1736 WATKIN, Mr J W &Mrs V Albadora Totally Yours For Valsett JW.  15m OB. Feminine head, of correct proportions, dark eye.   Imposing outline on standing. She is in great condition and body for one so young. Excellent spring of rib and a hard, level topline.  Short coupled and good angulation front and rear. Super straight front. Expertly handled and beautifully presented.  
2nd: 1710 PARRISH, Mrs S T Tawnymeade Moonflower.  14m Blue Belton and Tan. Long lean head of elegant proportions.  Excelled in reach of neck and super well-placed shoulders. Good round bone yet still feminine. Moved with confidence.  A lot to like here, just preferred shorter coupling of 1. 
3rd: 1684 BEASLEY, Mrs L A Latjeata Cup Of Kindness JW

Class 853 GB (5 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 1729 TAYLOR, Mrs L Wansleydale Honey Bee JW.  Blue Belton and Tan.  She is perfectly formed.  Head is so feminine, of good proportions with a kind soft expression.  Good reach of neck into super shoulders, with correct return of upper arm.  Nice depth of forechest and ribs set well back.  Short coupled.  Although feminine, she has substance.  She really is so well put together.  She moves with ease, carries her head high and powers around with tail slashing.   I felt she could have run all day, with ease. CC, BOB.
2nd: 1739 WELBURN, Mrs Nicola Jane & WELBURN, Mr Paul Oshowa Just A Dream Jw.    BB.  Pretty head with an appealing expression. She has a long neck, nicely placed shoulders and good topline. Moved well. Just needs more time to mature.  
3rd: 1697 HOSKIN, Mrs S Scillysett One Vision


Class 854 PGB (4 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 1699 HUTCHINSON, Mr And Mrs R And J & DENNIS, MRS JANE Mariglen My Heart Will Go On With Monaysbridge JW.  BB. Pretty head, oval skull and well defined stop. Nice arch of neck which just flowed into her shoulders.  Super level topline on the move.  Excellent angulation fore and aft, well let down hocks. Shown in full coat.  I liked her a lot.   Sadly, giving her handler a hard time in the challenge, when standing and dipping her topline.
2nd: 1738 WELBURN, Mrs Nicola Jane & WELBURN, Mr Paul Oshowa Love To Dream Jw.  BB.  Another very pretty bitch from this kennel.  Dark eyes and lovely quality throughout.  Excellent depth of chest and nice straight front.  Well presented.  OK angulation.  Longer cast than 1. 
3rd: 1718 SMITH, Mr D T Lara From Valjevo Green Fields Of Meadowrush Int Jun Ch (Imp Srb)


Class 855 LB (9 Entries) Abs: 3
1st: 1737 WELBURN, Mrs Nicola Jane & WELBURN, Mr Paul Oshowa Dream Come True.  BB.    A balanced head, correct skull and stop.  Super reach of neck and lay back of shoulder. Nice return of upper arm and good angulation.  Strong, level top line.   Although lacking in “furnishings” she won this class on movement, carried herself well. So feminine, has round bone and tight feet.  
2nd: 1744 WILLIAMS, Mrs P D A Bournehouse Satin And Lace.  BB bitch of good type.  Feminine head, kind eye and low set ears.  Good shoulders and deep body with well sprung ribs.  Well let down hocks.  Shown in full coat.  Just felt 1. moved out more positively today.
3rd: 1713 REID, Mr I & Mrs K Hunterblue Mystique At Diersett


Class 856 OB (7 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: 1704 LOAKES, Mrs S D Sh Ch Goldbirch Hearts Desire JW ShCEx.  Blue Belton and Tan.  Feminine throughout, lovely dark eye. Good reach of neck and loved her shoulder placement, she really flows into her level topline.  Balanced picture when standing, with nice rear angulation.   Moved out in style to take this class. In full coat and beautifully presented.  Just lost out for top honours today as I preferred the front movement of my RCC winner.
2nd: 1692 GRIMSDELL, Mr & Mrs A Sh Ch Tattersett Dark Amber.  OB with the most beautiful head.  Nice arch of neck, a good length and well placed shoulders. Straight front and good forearm. Excellent angulation front and rear, well let down hocks with good depth of second thigh.  
3rd: 1691 EDDY, Mr. Deville Bel Dutch Ch. Fishwick Play It Cool


Class 857 GCB (3 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1710 PARRISH, Mrs S T Tawnymeade Moonflower.  See 2nd in JB.
2nd: 1702 KERR, Mrs A E Latjeata Angel Blue.  Dark BB.  Pretty head.  A feminine bitch of smaller proportions.  Pretty head and nice expression.  Good reach of neck.  Nice front and rear angulation.  Low set hocks. Longer cast than 1.

Class 858 SBB (4 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1702 KERR, Mrs A E Latjeata Angel Blue.  See 2nd in GCB.
2nd: 1742 WILLIAMS, Mrs Jacqueline & WILLIAMS, Mr Bryan Goldbirch Northern Disco At Skippit.  A pretty BB Bitch, well presented.  Has ample rear angulation. Clean outline.  Straighter in shoulder than 1.  Moved out so happily. 

Wynne-Evans, Mrs P, Droveborough 
3rd: 1745 WYNNE-EVANS, Mrs Pru Droveborough One Love