17/09/2025
South West Hound Club
21st April 2025
I would like to thank the South West Hound Club for their warm welcome and kindness on the day and also for the invitation to judge Rhodesian Ridgebacks. I would also like to say that this has been one of the hardest shows I have ever judged. The quality of the dogs presented to me was superb and all classes came down to splitting hairs. All the dogs had points important to me and the future of the breed, good length and depth of muzzle, good deep chests, good front fill and assembly, clean tucks, adequate length of loin and shown in fit and healthy condition. P (1) 1 Hurn�s, Kwanza El Faiyum At Matikiridge (20/07/2024) A lovely young dog presented to me in superb condition, masculine but showing no coarseness. True ridgeback head, good ear set, large dark eye and defined stop. Good length and depth of muzzle and perfect bite. Nice clean length of neck showing no throatiness leading onto a good strong lay of shoulder and front assembly. Good length of loin and perfect ridge. Nice croup and tail set and even at this young age showing good core strength holding his topline on the stack as on the move. A super front on this dog, nice deep chest with plenty of heart and lung room and defined tuck. Good bone for his size and frame which nicely filled the eye. Still obviously a baby but full of promise, moved well straight and back with ease and covered the ground well. Delighted to present him with Best Puppy. OD (2) 1 Hurn�s, Ch Diamondridge Dark Delight of Matikiridge (28.07.2019) An impressive dog again full of masculinity and presence shown in fit, good condition. Classic Ridgeback head, good ear set, length and depth of muzzle and perfect bite. Again, clean through the neck, lovely lay of shoulder and good forefront and fill. Lovely deep chest, ample room for heart and lungs and good tuck. Perfect ridge with well held topline. Strong quarters and good first and second thigh. Moved strong and effortlessly around the ring showing himself beautifully. Nicely balanced throughout and well deserving of his placing today. 2 Raymond�s Sofala�s Raffaello (AI) JW (09.06.23) Another lovely dog, smaller than first but taking nothing away from his quality and type. Kind masculine head, lovely large eye, good ear set, nice length and depth of muzzle and perfect bite. Good length of neck, nice lay of shoulder and good forechest. Another nice deep chest and tuck, super first and second thigh and good feet. Good strong topline with a perfect ridge and good length of loin. A lovely dog showing quality and type, just a little worried on the day and maybe shown outside would have been a different dog but still highly deserving of his placing today. OB (2) 1 Barnes and Barnes, Ch Diamondridge Kazembe Golden Age JW (17.06.22) This bitch has absolutely everything that I am looking for and just says to me Rhodesian Ridgeback. A real bitch of quality excelling in type and construction. Feminine head, large round eye and lovely length and depth of muzzle with clean bite. Excellent front assembly, plenty of heart and lung room with good front fill. Strong topline with excellent ridge and again excellent rear assembly with strong first and second thigh and well let down hocks. Moved out strong and true with purpose showing excellent drive. Lovely height/length proportions and good bone. An excellent example of the breed and delighted to award her 1st Bitch and Best Of Breed. 2 Smith, Ungowa Here You Come Again JW (16.10.22) Another lovely bitch, more short coupled than first but again a quality bitch. Pretty feminine head, large round eye and good muzzle showing length and depth and clean bite. Lovely front assembly on this bitch with plenty of fill, deep chest and clean tuck. Again, good strong quarters with excellent first and second thigh. Good clean ridge and strong topline. Again, moved out strong and true with plenty of drive and excellent feet. A beautiful bitch deserving her second place standing in excellent company later to be awarded Reserve Best Of Breed.
Janet Larkin (Asharaa)
South West Hound Club 21.4.25
Afghan Hound Thank you to the society for inviting me to judge this show. I enjoyed an excellent entry of hounds and it was lovely to see such a big puppy class. P (7/1) 1 Hopper, Finch and Parker Gezancol Hey Jude at khatira - Black and tan male 7 months beautiful head and excellent eye, long neck with excellent front and rear angulation, level top line and finished with a ringtail. Moved very well still showing his puppy exuberance. Handled well. I will watch this boy with interest. 2 Hughes Gezancol Finix Love Me Do - Litter sister to 1 of very similar type although smaller petite female. Excellent mover once settled with an excellent head and eye, long neck and excellent balanced front and rear angulation, level topline and ringed tail. J (2/1) 1 Kirk�s Istani Omar Sheriff - a cr�me self masked 17th month old male - very houndy in type and expression with a excellent head, long neck, good front and rear angulation, level top line, ringed tail. A very balanced steady mover but sadly today he would not raise his tail. Handled well. Pg (4/1) 1 Kirk�s Istani Davidoff The Game JW - 3 year old Black and Tan male slightly longer cast. Good head and expression, long neck with good balanced front and rear angulation. Level top line and ringed tail. This boy can certainly move with excellent reach and drive. Well presented and handled. 2 Kirk�s Istani Omar Sheriff - as above L (1) 1 Green and Powell�s Yansukhim�s Candy Floss - 4 year old all black female presented in excellent coat. Beautiful head and eye, long neck. Excellent front and rear balanced angulation. Level top line. Today I didn�t feel she was as happy in the ring which meant she didn�t show her free flowing movement. O (3/1) 1 Smart�s Gezancol Kissed By an Angel - black and silver bitch 5 years old. Beautifully presented and handled. Initially she was not as happy on the move but once settled she came into her own. Beautiful feminine head and eye with a long neck. Excellent front and rear angulation, level top line and correct tail set and ring. BOB 2 Mclay�s Cloudside Sun King - red male 8 years old - always liked this boy. Excellent head and eye, long neck into excellent front and rear angulation. Level top line and ringed tail. Moved well. Unlucky to meet 1.
Tineke Gorman (Zharook)
South West Hound Club
21.04.25
Thank you to the society for the invitation to judge all Dachshund Varieties at this very popular Easter Show, also thank you to my two stewards for all their support and assistance, ensuring the smooth running of the ring and to the exhibitors for their entries and presenting me with some lovely examples of the breed. Thank You. Dachshund Min LH: PD/B (5) 1 Latham-Jackson: Revdviki`s Theodore By Urishay, 10mth old B/T male who is a nice make and shape, has breed type and good bone and substance. He has a conical shaped and correctly proportioned head, a dark almond eye and a scissor bite. He has a fairly prominent oval fore chest, a good depth and spring of rib that carries back to broad and strong hind quarters. He stands on good bone with neat feet, moved steadily around the ring and was sympathetically handled to insure he had a positive experience of the day. A promising puppy with lots to like about and he has time on his side to continue to develop and mature. B.P.I.B. 2 Baters: All For Show, 11mth Red dog, A smaller, finer type than 1st, would like more bone and substance, but he is still young and has time on his side to continue to develop and mature. 3 Stevens: PGD/B (4,1) 1 Ham`s: Ciselsig Hey There Delilah: 15mth feminine looking red bitch, is a lovely �make and shape� balanced all through and showing good breed type. She has a conical and correct proportioned head, a scissor bite and a dark almond shaped eye. She has a good reach of neck, a prominent oval fore chest that has width through and length of keel. She has a good lay-back of shoulder and depth and spring of rib which is carried back to a short and strong loin. Her hind quarters are broad and well developed and she has a a good bend of stifle and �hammy thighs� that have width and depth. She stands on good bone with neat feet and used all of these attributes to move around the ring showing reach and drive, elbows neatly in, maintaining her topline and was true moving out and back. She was presented in lovely condition; nothing is exaggerated or �over done� and with a coat that is correct in texture and volume to complete the picture. R.B.O.B. 2 Thomas: Rockyhill Supersonic Man: 2yr old B/T male with lots to like about. He has a lovely balanced profile and some good breed type. He has a strong, conical �houndy� head, a dark almond shaped eye and a good length and slight arch of neck. Similar comments apply here as 1st regarding his front and hind quarters, and he moved around the ring with a free and easy stride, showing positive reach and drive and was sound and true moving out and back. He was presented in good condition and his coat is correct in texture and volume. 3 Stevens, Dolyharp Amadeus At Sidbury Hill. OD/B (5) 1 Thomas: Abydachs About Time:- 5yr old B/T lovely feminine bitch is balanced in profile and showing lots of breed type. She is nicely constructed throughout, has a conical and correctly proportioned head and a dark almond eye that is set onto a good length and slightly arched neck. Her fore quarters are well developed; she has a prominent oval fore chest that has width through to a good length of keel and lay back of shoulder. Her ribs have depth and good spring and are carried well back to a short and strong loin. Her hind quarters are broad and well developed, have good angulation and turn of stifle and lovely broad and deep� hammy thighs�. She stands on good bone with neat feet and moved around the ring on a free and easy stride showing reach and drive whilst maintaining her topline, and was true and sound out and back. She was presented in lovely condition, her coat was correct in texture and volume and I was pleased to award her B.O.B today. 2 Small`s: Minard Darque Red for Devondax: 20mth red bitch smaller in make and shape than 1st, is balanced in profile and has breed type. She was presented in lovely condition; coat was correct in texture and volume and similar comments regarding front and rear construction apply as 1st. She moved out confidently around the ring showing reach and drive whilst maintaining her topline and was true out and back. A lovely bitch, with lots of positive attributes, but for me on the day I preferred the more feminine head and expression of 1st. 3 Stevens: Dolyharp Amadeus At Sidburyhill. Min SH: PD/B (3) 1 Ergis: Siouxline Elsa Marie: 8mth old B/T bitch and what a little cracker. She is a lovely make and shape, full of breed type and is nicely balanced throughout in profile She has a conical head and a feminine expression, a dark almond shaped eye and her ears are correct in length and are well set on. She has a good length of neck a prominent forechest and a nice lay back of shoulder. She has a good depth and spring of rib which carry to back to a short loin and a gentle incline of her underline to balance with her topline. Her hind quarters have good angulation, width and depth and she stands on good bone with neat feet and used all these qualities to move confidently around the ring, on a free and easy stride showing positive reach and drive, maintaining her top line and was true out and back. She is a beautifully balanced, out-going puppy who took everything in her stride and was presented in tip-top condition and has time to continue to develop and mature, and the foundations are already in place to enable her to do so.B.P.I.B. I later heard that she was awarded R.B.P.I.S. Congratulations! 2 Heralds, Winterfield Whiskey Maude. 7mth old shaded red bitch, with lots to like about, is a nice make and shape and has good breed type. Similar comments regarding her construction apply as 1st, but she was not as positive or confident on the day when moving in and around the ring. She is a nicely balanced young bitch who was sympathetically handled, but I feel she needs time to mature and with experience hopefully gain more confidence. 3 Small`s, Stargang Morrissey for Devondax. PGD/B (3) 1 Small`s, Glynlyth`s Heirloom For Devondax JW: 15mth red bitch, is a lovely make and shape and has good breed type. She has a lovely feminine expression, a conical head and a dark almond eye. She has a good reach and slight arch of neck into a well-developed oval thorax with good width through and length of keel. She has a nice lay back of shoulder and a good depth and spring of rib which carries back to a short, strong loin and broad, well developed hind quarters with a good turn of stifle and �hammy� thighs. She has good bone with neat feet and moved with confidence and ease around the ring showing plenty of reach and drive, maintaining her topline and was true moving out and back. She is a well-constructed bitch, nothing is exaggerated or overdone, everything is in proportion fitting easily together to create a lovely balanced picture. R.B.O.B. 2 Herald`s, Winterfield Lady In Red JW: 21mth shaded red bitch with plenty to like about, is a lovely make and shape, has good breed type and is nicely balanced in profile Similar comments apply here as 1st, but on the day I preferred the head of 1st. 3 Davis, Winton Charlton Of Wessex. LD/B (3,1) 1 Beach`s, Beachdax Girl Of My Dreams: A 19mth old, brindle bitch with lots to like about and has some good breed type. She has a conical shaped and correctly proportioned head, a dark almond shaped eye, and correctly set on ears. Her front and hind quarters are well developed and angulated, she has a good reach of neck, and depth and spring of rib which carries back to a short strong loin, a broad and well-developed rear with a good turn of stifle and �hammy� thighs. She moved around the ring with confidence showing good reach and drive, was sound and true out and back and was presented in good condition. 2 Ergis, Brogansian Battle Cry for Sioxline: 9mth old brindle male, is fairly well developed for his age, has is a nice make and shape and has good breed type. Lots to like about this young male, and many similar comments apply here as 1s.t. He moved confidently for one so young and has plenty of time to develop and mature. OD/B (4) 1 Beach`s, Beachdax Sweet Melody JW: Mature, clear red bitch who catches the eye as soon as she came into the ring. She is a lovely make and shape, with good breed type, is beautifully constructed and balanced all through. She has a lovely feminine expression, a correct head shape and proportions, and a dark almond shaped eye. She has a good reach of neck that is slightly arched, shoulders are laid back, with a well-developed oval forechest that has good width through and length of keel. She has a good depth and spring of rib which are carried back to a short, strong loin and a gradual incline of her underline to balance with her topline. Her hind quarters are broad and well developed, with a good turn of stifle and �hammy� thighs that have width and depth. She stands on good bone with neat feet and used all of these qualities to move confidently around the ring showing reach and drive maintaining her topline and was true moving out and back. She was presented in lovely condition, is balanced all through with everything fitting as if it was meant to be together to create a lovely balanced picture. B.O.B. 2 Beer`s, Gellijams Fireworks At Cwmdarhian: Rising 2yrs shaded red bitch with lots to like about. She has some good breed type, a conical and fairly well-proportioned head a dark eye, would prefer more almond shaped definition to it though. She has a good length of neck, a well-developed fore chest and a good depth and spring of rib. Her hind quarters are broad, well developed and have good angulation which she used to move out well in profile showing reach and drive, holding her top line and was sound moving out and back. She is a nice honest bitch with a lot to offer, was well handled was presented in loverly condition. Min WH: PD/B (2) 1 Rose`s, Merryline Martha With Rosencrantz; 10mth lovely wild boar coloured bitch, is a beautiful make and shape, has a lovely harsh wire coat and good breed type. She has a lovely feminine head and expression that is conical in shape and a dark almond shaped eye. She has a good reach of neck, with a prominent oval fore chest and lay back of shoulder, a good depth and spring of rib which is carried back into a short, strong loin with a gentle incline of her under line to balance with her topline. Her hind quarters are broad and well developed, she has a good turn of stifle and �hammy� thighs that have width and depth. She stands on good bone with neat feet and used all of these qualities to move confidently around the ring, listening attentively to her handler, showing reach and drive whilst maintaining her topline and was sound and true moving out and back. She is a lovely puppy who was well presented, is balanced in profile and looks �all of a piece.�. She still has some developing and strengthening to do and has good foundations in place to enable her to do so.B.P.I.B. 2 Stone`s, Milkwood`s May Time: 8mth old wild boar coloured male, is longer cast throughout than 1st but is still nicely balanced in profile and has good breed type. He has a strong and masculine houndy head which is correct in shape and proportions, a dark almond shaped eye, and a good length and slightly arched neck. His front and hind quarters are fairly well developed at this stage and similar comments apply here as 1st. He moved around the ring with plenty of confidence and enthusiasm thoroughly enjoying himself, which made it difficult to give an accurate assessment of his movement. In between enjoying himself, I did however see enough good movement and on the day, liked what I saw. He is a lovely happy and confident out-going puppy with lots to like about, has a super temperament and he was sympathetically handled in the ring to ensure that he had a good and positive experience for the future. PGD/B (1) 1 Umfreville`s, Dogrose Be Of Sound Mind: A taller, finer b***d, 3yr old wild boar coloured male. He has a conical shaped head, a dark almond eye and a good length and set on of ear leathers. He has a good reach of neck, a prominent pro-sternum and lay back of shoulder with a good spring and depth of rib that is carried fairly well back to his hind quarters. I would have preferred more width and development in this area though, especially in the hind quarters and the thigh and second thigh. He moved with lots of enthusiasm around the ring showing plenty of reach and drive and was presented win a nice harsh wire jacket. OD/B (3) 1 Dance`s, Emem Joyful Sunshine JW. 15mth wild boar coloured bitch and another little cracker. She is a quality young bitch who has a super temperament, is built on classic lines, and has good breed type. She has a conical head that is correctly proportioned, a dark almond shaped eye and a lovely feminine expression. She has a good length and slightly arched neck, a well-developed oval fore chest that has good width through and length of keel. Her shoulders are well laid back to a good depth and spring of rib which is carried back to a short strong loin and broad well developed hind quarters. She has a good bend of stifle and well developed �hammy� thighs that have width and depth. She stands on good bone with neat feet and used all of these qualities to move around the ring on a free and easy stride, (Was continuously wagging her tail, looking all around her as if she was checking that people ringside were watching her!) whilst showing plenty of reach and drive, holding her topline and was true moving out and back. She has a lovely balanced outline, everything fits evenly together and was presented in beautiful condition with a harsh wire coat to complete the picture. B.O.B. 2 Beach`s, Cardaxians Bambam Baby: 2yr old dark wild boar male who again, he is a lovely make and shape, longer cast throughout than 1st, but everything was still balanced and in proportion. He has a strong and masculine head that is correct in shape and proportions a dark almond eye and a correct scissor bite. His front and hind quarters are well developed and have good angulation, he has a prominent oval fore chest, a good length and spring of rib, short loin and strong well developed hind quarters. He moved out well in all direction with a free and easy stride holding his topline and was presented in fit, hard condition and topped off with a lovely harsh coat. R.B.O.B. 3 Rose`s, Barraatini Song and Dance With Rosencrantz JW. LH: Sp YD/B (2) 1 Pettigans Viva La Vida By Riveroyal: 20mth shaded red bitch, is a lovely make and shape and has some good breed type. She has a feminine, conical shaped head, a dark almond eye and a good length of leathers that are well set on. She has a prominent oval fore chest and a good depth and spring of rib that is carried back to a short loin and broad, well developed hind quarters, which she used to move around the ring showing positive reach and drive, maintaining her topline and was true moving out and back. She is nicely balanced throughout and has a correct coat which was presented in lovely condition to complete the picture. 2 Turtons, Bay Of Biscoff Biscuit Of Damoradaxies: 2yr old red male who is longer cast throughout and not as balanced in profile as 1st. He has a conical shaped head, scissor bite and a dark almond shaped eye. His front and hind quarter construction is O.K, but I would prefer more length of keel, and depth and length of rib which would give him a shorter, stronger loin. Preferred the overall construction, balance and movement though of 1st today. OD/B (4,1) 1 Lewis`s, Trixhund Ten From Len JW: 18mth old silver dapple male who was beautifully presented as is usual from this kennel. He is a lovely make and shape, built on classic lines, his coat is correct in texture and volume, and he has super breed type. He has a strong and masculine �houndy,� head that is correct in shape and proportions, a dark almond shaped eye, ears are well set on and a correct scissor bite. He has a good reach and slightly arched neck, a prominent and well developed oval fore chest that has good width through and length of keel. His shoulder is well laid back and he has a good depth and spring of rib that is carried well back into a short and strong loin and a gradual incline of his underline to balance with his topline. His hind quarters are broad and well developed; he has a good turn of stifle and well developed �hammy� thighs that have width and depth. He stands on good bone and neat feet which he used to move around the ring, with a free and easy stride holding his topline, showing reach and drive and was sound and true moving out and back. He was presented in tip top condition, is beautifully balanced throughout, everything fitting together, as if it was meant to be together and complete the picture. Pleased to award him B.O.B and later under the Best in Show Judge, was awarded H.G.3. 2 Fricker`s, Sundayshill Theodore For Borzdac: A 20mth old, mature, shaded red male is a good make and shape and has some lovely breed type. He has a strong, �houndy� head which is correct in shape and proportions and a dark almond shaped eye. He has a good length and slightly arched neck, and a prominent and well-developed, oval fore chest that has good width through and length of keel. His shoulder is well laid back and he has a good depth and spring of rib which is carried back to a short and strong loin. His hind quarters are broad and well developed; he has a good bend of stifle and� hammy� thighs that have width and depth. He stands on good bone and tight feet and moved steadily around the ring maintaining his topline and was sound and true when moving out and back. He`s another lovely example of the breed, is nicely balanced in profile, his coat was presented in super condition and is correct in texture and volume. Lots to like about this exhibit but on the day I preferred more positive reach and drive movement of 1st. R.B.O.B. 3 Eve`s, Sundayshill Savannah. SH: P (2) 1 Rycroft`s, Raajput`s Dancer Divaa: 6mth old B/T young bitch with lots to like about. She is a nice make and shape, has some good breed type and is fairly well balanced at this stage of her development. She has a conical shaped head which has correct proportions and a dark almond shaped eye. She has a good length of neck and layback of shoulder, and her underline gently inclines into her abdomen to balance with her topline. She has a good depth and spring of rib which is carried back to a short and strong loin. Her hindquarters are broad and fairly well developed at this stage, and she has a good turn of stifle and �hammy �thighs. She stands on good bone and neat feet and moved confidently around the ring maintaining her top line and was sympathetically handled and encouraged to complete her task. She is a lovely baby puppy who is nicely balanced in profile everything in place for her to continue to develop and mature. Good Luck, B,P.I.B. 2 Turton`s, Jaxinorydax Beautiful Lies For Damoradaxies: Another promising youngster who is a few months older, this time an 11mth puppy bitch who is also black and tan. She also is a lovely make and shape, balanced throughout in profile and has good breed type. Lots to like about this bitch too and many similar comments apply here as first, preferred movement today though of 1st. PGD/B (4,1) 1 Jones, Cwmdarhian San Antonio At Adnerbs: 2yr old shaded red male, lovely balanced make and shape with good breed type. He has a lovely male �houndy� head that is correct in shape and proportions, a dark almond shaped eye and scissor bite which is well set onto a good length and slightly arched neck. He has a well-developed oval fore chest and lay back of shoulder, a good depth and spring of rib that is carried back to a short, strong loin and broad and well-developed hind quarters. He has a good bend of stifle and �hammy� thighs and stands on good bone with tight feet which he used to move freely around the ring maintaining his top line, showing reach and drive and was sound and true moving out and back. He was presented in good condition, everything fitting well together giving a lovely balanced profile picture. 2 Ashby`s, Royal Pumpkin Pie At Jaxinorydax: 20mth old shaded red bitch who has lots to like about, she is a smaller make and shape than 1st, is nicely balanced and shows some good breed type. She has a conical and correctly proportioned head, a lovely feminine expression and a dark almond shaped eye. Similar comments apply to her as 1st and on the day, I just preferred the more balanced picture of 1st. 3 Rycroft`s, Chidax Sahara Sand By Trisensara JW. OD/B (4,1) 1 Stark`s Ch Adnerbs Won Vision Of Gobannium: A mature red bitch, is a lovely make and shape, built on classic lines, and has good breed type. She has a strong but still feminine head which is correct in shape and proportions and a dark almond shaped eye, which is supported a good length and slightly arched neck, a well-developed oval fore chest that has good width through to a good length of keel. Her shoulders are well laid back, ribs have depth and are well sprung and carry well back to a short and strong loin and broad, well developed muscular hind quarters. She has a good bend of stifle and �hammy hocks� and used these qualities to move around the ring with a free and easy stride, showing reach and drive whilst maintaining her top line. She was presented in lovely condition, is beautifully balanced in profile with every element of her construction fitting harmoniously together to complete the picture. A very worthy Champion. B.O.B. 2 Rycroft`s, Jacksondax Hornet Hurrah At Trisensara JW, Shcex,Osw: A 3yr old mature male with lots to like about. He is a nice make and shape, has some good breed type and many of the comments given to 1st apply here, on the day I just preferred the overall movement and balance of 1st. 3 Ashby`s, Royal Dallas Cowboys At Jaxinorydax. WH: PD/B (5,1) 1 McCalmont: Silvae Bystander: 10mth old wild boar male puppy, is a lovely balanced make and shape, built on classic lines and has good breed type. He has a lovely, happy temperament, taking in everything going on around him. He has a beautiful masculine, houndy head which is correct in shape and proportion, and a good reach of neck. His fore quarters are nicely developed at this stage, he has an oval fore chest, good lay back to shoulder and he has a good depth and spring of ribs which carry back to a short loin. His hind quarters are broad and well developed for his age and he has a good turn of stifle to balance with his forequarters. He stands on good bone with neat feet which he used to move around the ring confidently, showing reach and drive maintaining his top line and was true moving out and back. He has a lovely harsh wire coat and was presented in tip top condition as one would expect from this kennel. He is a lovely example of the breed, is beautifully balanced in profile and the foundations are in place to enable him to continue to finish developing and mature. B.P.I.B. 2 McCalmont: Silvae Fan The Flames: 10mth old wild boar female and is a litter sister to 1st, she also has a lovely balanced make and shape much more feminine than 1st (as it should be!) and shows plenty of breed type. Same comments apply here as her litter brother, regarding construction and movement (they were practically like two peas in a pod!) but on the day I felt that she was not quite as mature as her litter brother at this stage (1st). I look forward to following both of their journeys in the showring. 3 Wills, Kasalane Amethyst. PGD/B (6,3) 1 McCalmont: Covellyn`s Cecil At Silvae (imp Che): Another lovely youngster, 13mth old wild boar coloured male, is a beautiful make and shape, balanced throughout in profile and has good breed type. He has a strong and masculine head which is correct in shape and proportions and a kind, dark almond shaped eye. He has a good reach of neck, an oval fore chest that has width through to a good length of keel. His shoulders are nicely laid back to a good depth and spring of rib that carry back to a short, strong loin, with a gentle incline of his underline to balance with his topline. His hind quarters are broad and are fairly well developed at this stage and he has a good bend of stifle which he used to move positively around the ring, showing reach and drive whilst maintaining his topline and was true moving out and back. He was presented in tip top condition, has a lovely harsh wire coat and plenty of time to continue to develop and mature. 2 Beagrie: Feldhund Show The Way: 16mth female, with lots to like about, she has a nice make and shape and shows good breed type. Similar comments apply here as 1st regarding construction, but on the day I preferred more positive movement of 1st. 3 Wills: Kasalane Pietersite. OD/B (3,1) 1 Matthews: Sonham Twice As Nice JW: 22mth old, mature wild boar coloured bitch, is a lovely make and shape, is built on quality lines and has good breed type. She is beautifully balanced in profile, and has a strong, feminine �houndy� head that is correct in shape and proportions and is supported by a good length of neck. Her fore quarters are well constructed, she has a prominent and well developed oval fore chest, shoulders are well laid back and she has a good depth and spring of rib which is carried back to a short, strong loin and broad well developed hind quarters. She has a good bend of stifle and super �hammy� thighs that have good width and depth. She stands on good bone with tight feet and used all of these qualities to move around the ring with a free and easy stride maintaining her topline, showing plenty of reach and drive and was true moving out and back. She was presented with a harsh wire coat and was in fit and hard condition. She is a lovely balanced bitch, is not over done or exaggerated, everything fits easily together so she is �all of a piece� B.O.B. 2 McCalmont: Silvae Hallmark: 2yr old wild boar coloured bitch who has a lovely, well balanced make and shape, has good breed type and is another lovely example of the breed. She is a slightly finer type than her kennel mates, has a strong, but still feminine houndy head which is correct in shape and proportions and a dark almond shaped eye. Her front and hind quarters are well constructed and balanced. She has a good length and slight arch of neck a prominent oval fore chest and a good length of keel. Her ribs are deep and well sprung and carry well back to a short and strong loin and broad well developed hind quarters. She has a nice turn of stifle and well developed �hammy thighs� that have width and depth. She stands on good bone and neat feet and moved around the ring with a free and easy stride showing reach and drive and was sound and true moving out and back. She is a lovely well balanced bitch who was presented in tip top condition with a harsh wire coat and everything fitting easily together as if it was meant to be together and nothing being overdone or exaggerated.
Jane Howell
