South West Hound Club

21/04/2024

NEXT YEARS SHOW DATE RELEASE

EASTER MONDAY 21st APRIL 2025

21/04/2024

If there are any of our members who would be interested in being considered for our committee please do get in touch.

01/04/2024

Best in Show, Best Puppy in Show & Best Veteran in Show Lineups.

01/04/2024

Thank you to all our exhibitors for your support today, we all had a fantastic day.

Photos and results from best in show follow later this week.

01/04/2024

We have a lead left in the men’s loos please contact us if missing.

01/04/2024

Great brace class today, sponsored by Afilador.

01/04/2024

Rings are all set up. Hopefully all our exhibitors enjoy the show.

26/03/2024

SWHC AGM will be held on Sunday 21 st April 2024 at 2pm for all fully paid up members.

At The Fox and Goose
Bristol Road
Brent Knoll
TA9 4 HH

Please forward any proposals to the secretary at least 7 days before and seconded by another member.

25/03/2024

Numbers for our upcoming show:

AFGHAN HOUND 14
BASENJI 5
BASSET FAUVE DE BRETAGNE 7
BASSET GRIFFON VENDEEN (GRAND) 0
BASSET GRIFFON VENDEEN (PETIT) 5
BASSET HOUND 8
BEAGLE 35
BLOODHOUND 2
BORZOI 10
CIRNECO DELL' ETNA 0
DACHSHUND (MINIATURE LONG-HAIRED) 15
DACHSHUND (MINIATURE SMOOTH-HAIRED) 23
DACHSHUND (MINIATURE WIRE-HAIRED) 12
DACHSHUND (LONG-HAIRED) 13
DACHSHUND (SMOOTH-HAIRED) 10
DACHSHUND (WIRE-HAIRED) 16
DEERHOUND 5
FINNISH SPITZ 1
HARRIER 5
GREYHOUND 3
HAMILTONSTOVARE 3
IBIZAN HOUND 4
IRISH WOLFHOUND 3
NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND 10
OTTERHOUND 1
PHARAOH HOUND 0
PORTUGUESE PODENGO 0
RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK 9
SALUKI 5
SLOUGHI 1
WHIPPET 72
AV IMPORTED REGISTER BREEDS (Hound) 1

Number of Dogs 298
Number of Entries 410

18/03/2024

Final countdown for entering our Easter show!

Just 2 hours until our entries close, don’t miss out, entries close at midday today!

https://www.highampress.co.uk/shows/south-west-hound-club-april-open-show-2?

Higham Press

13/03/2024

Time is getting on. Now CRUFTS is out of the way South West Hound club closes on the 17th March. Dont miss our only hound show in the south west

12/03/2024

A reminder to those who haven’t yet entered. Entries close very soon!

You only have until midday Sunday 17th March to get those entries in.

Please share this post for all to see.

29/02/2024

Don’t miss out on entering our show with your hounds . All breeds catered for. On line entries close Sunday 17th March there will be no extensions
Postal entries 3rd March

11/01/2024

11/01/2024

Our 2024 show schedule is now available on Higham Press and entries are now open.

Show Date 1st April 2024

ENTRY CLOSING DATE: 17th March 2024 at 12 noon

Thornbury Leisure Centre, Thornbury, South Glos, Bristol BS35 3JB

Higham Press

06/01/2024

We are currently in the process of making a new website! We thought it would be a nice idea to include our exhibitors in the design phase….. so if you have some lovely good quality pictures of our favourite hounds ideally playing in nature please comment and we will be picking our favourites for the site!

Please note they will be used online so make sure you own the photos and happy for them to be shared. Thank you!

10/07/2023

MISS ZOE BRODIE (WOLFSCASTLE)

Whippet
Kim and Zoe would like to thank the committee and officers for inviting us to judge at this well organised and friendly show. After the disappointment of not being able to keep our last year due to us both having Covid-19. We thoroughly enjoyed our day and what a great venue. Our thanks also to the exhibitors for their entries.

Whippet Dogs –
Puppy Dog (4,2)
1st Ms D Webber, Lolani Rider A Wild Trail – Nice type & size, with good bone. I liked his head & neat ears with a strong neck set onto good front. Ample spring of rib & held his top line, pleasing outline with strong hind quarters. In good condition Moved well.
2nd Ms J Severn, Bowland Baloo – Pleasing head & expression. Good length of neck. Shapely outline, with strong hindquarters. Not as settled on the move as 1st today.

Junior Dog (4,2)
!st Ms D Webber, Lolani Rider a Wild Trail
2nd Mrs J & Mr R Mulik, Tumblers Adagio – Really liked his masculine head, good length and reach of neck. Strong hind quarters, moved well, just needs to settle.

Post Graduate Dog (4,1)
1st Miss G Z Perkins, Zeglynn Hello You -Nice size and substance. Balanced fawn male. Pleasing head & outline with correct front construction. Good spring of rib and rise over loin area. Strong hindquarters, moved well.
2nd Ms S Courtney, Courtbirch Start a Fire - Lots to like about this male. Lovely head, eye & pigment. Plenty of substance throughout, with well angulated hindquarters. Just needs more time to settle.
3rd Mrs B Barnes, Doddridge Caught My Eye

Limit Dog (7,3)
1st Mr A Mrs V Lewis, Luckhurst Rainbow Warrior – Lots to like, nice type and size. Dark pigment. Good reach of neck laid onto correct front construction. Flowing shapely outline. Held his top line on the move. RBD
2nd Mrs Mrs J & Mr R Mulik, Tumblers Westwood Prince Liam – Nice head and expression. Shapely outline in good condition. Rangier type. Moved well, but not as settled on the move as 1st today.
3rd Miss G Z Perkins, Sothgrove Keep It Moving At Zeglynn (Imp NLD)

Open Dog
1st Mrs B Barnes, Doddridge Secret Passion –A shapely parti colour. Pleasing head and expression. Well arched neck onto correct front and shoulder construction. Loved his outline, which he held on the move. Correct top and underline. In super condition. Moved soundly. BD RBOB
2nd Ms D Webber, Denim Blue Willdo JW – Plenty of substance throughout. Shown in super fit condition. Good depth of brisket, held his top line on the move. Strong hindquarters, moved well.
3rd Miss Hannah & Helen Wayman, Crème Anglaises One More Knight At Scarletfair (Imp NLD)
Mr KIM OWEN – (WOLFCASTLE)

Whippet Bi***es –
Puppy Bitch (4)
1st Mrs B Barns, Doddridge Strictly Cha Cha – Lots to like about this promising brindle puppy. An elegant feminine head & neck with neat ears. Shown in super condition with good bone and very shapely for her age. Good width behind. She moved well, with confidence. BPB and BPIB.
2nd Miss S Hoskins, Shelsue Jingling Jennie – Another super pretty fawn puppy. A well-balanced, shapely puppy, shown in super condition. Liked her curves and top line, good muscle & rise and fall over loin area. She has everything going for her, just needs more time to settle and I am sure she has a bright future ahead.
3rd Miss Angela Bayley, Whisterfield Grace Notes

Junior Bitch (4,3)
1st Mr Howgate & Ms Hull, Palmiks Truth About Love JW – Attractive fawn bitch, shown in fit condition. Pretty head and strong neck. Good lay of shoulder & correct front construction. Ample spring of rib. Flowing underline. Strong angulated hindquarters, moved with purpose and drive. Pleased to award her BOB
2nd Mrs J & Mr R Mulik, Tumblers Araminta – Very curvy red bitch. Pretty head. Good fore chest and deep brisket with ample ribbing. Nice width & angulation behind with well let down hocks.
3rd Miss J Temple, Dapperdiva Angels Envy at Ottercomb
Post Graduate Bitch (4,2)
1st Mr A & Mrs V Lewis, Luckhurst Charisma – Feminine Parti colour, of good size and height ratio. Pleasing head with neat ears. Elegant neck laid onto correct front & shoulders. Shown In super toned condition. Flowing lines. Sound movement once settled.
2nd Miss G Z Perkins, Sothgrove Kiss From Rose at Zeglynn (Imp NLD) – Again on another day 1 & 2 could change places. Feminine in type & liked her size and height ratio. Shapely with pleasing outline. Good front construction, well let down hocks. Not as settled as 1st coming and going.

Limit Bitch (2,2)

Open Bitch (5,4)
1st Ms Woodward, Bryntreia Whispered Love At Palmik JW – A pretty & well balanced parti colour with lots of substance. Loved her head & elegant but strong neck, well set on to correct front. Good spring of rib and deep brisket. Shapely throughout. RBB

05/07/2023

Smooth Haired Dachshund
Judge Mr Duncan McCalmont- Silvae.

Puppy Dog or Bitch 4:4
1st: Hunt’s Capaccio Red Night - Masculine Red Dog with excellent type and balance. Good head and expression on strong neck running into correct chest and well laid back shoulder and return of upper arm. Held balance on the move and when settled moved with drive and enthusiasm. (BOB/BP)
2nd: Wilkinsin & Wakeham’s - Raajput’s Canadian Winter With Wakywilks : Well balance Black & Tan bitch of good balance and type. Feminine head and expression carried on elegant neck over prominent forechest. Held outline on the move, moving soundly fore and back.

Special Yearling Dog or Bitch 6:3
1st: Stark’s Adnerbs Walt To do for Devondax Jw – Well b***d red bitch, Good Correct head and expression on elegant neck over prominent fore-chest with good spring and length of rib moved with enthusiasm.
2nd: Ryecroft’s Skywalker blue – Black and tan dog with correct head and expression. Prominent forechest with ribbing extending well back. Correct size moved with enthusiasm but lost outline on the move.

Open Dog or Bitch 4:1
1st:– Small’s Imp Almoznyl Laretz Ershalaim at Devondax : Masculine Black and tan dog. Good type and balance. Correct head shape with good expression held on elegant neck flowing in to well laid back shoulder. Excellent forechest and ribbing. Level top-line held on the move supported by powerful hindquarters; moved with enthusiasm. (RBOB)
2nd: Small’s Ulybka Fortuny Zlatovlaska At Devondax : Well balanced red bitch. Correct head shape with good expression held on elegant neck flowing in to well laid back shoulder. Excellent forechest. Level top-line held on the move supported by powerful hindquarters; moved with enthusiasm. Just preferred the layback of shoulder and ribbing of 1.

05/07/2023

Long-haired dachshunds
Judge Mr Duncan McCalmont- Silvae.

Puppy Dog or Bitch 3:1
1st: - Eves Sundayshill Savannnah : Good proportioned red bitch with correct clearance of ground. Pretty head and expression, correct ear set carried on an elegant neck over well sprung rib. Moved with enthusiasm, holding top-line on the move. (BP)
2nd: Fricker’s Sundayshill Theodore At Borzdac.- Well proportioned red dog of good type, masculine head and expression with prominent forchest and good spring of rib. Good clearance of ground. Moved holding outline.

Special Yearling Dog or Bitch 2:1
1st Reid’s Cavillebrook Final Legacy At Maudaxi- Masculine red dog. Correct head with good expression and ear set all held on elegant neck flowing into a prominent forchest. Level top-line held on the move. (RBOB)

Open Dog or Bitch 4:2
1st: Eve’s Sundayshill Benedict – Stylish masculine red Dog of excellent type and substance. Correct ear set, head and eye, held on strong neck running into well laidback shoulder Classic dachshund forechest and excellent ribbing, Moved with enthusiasm and drive. (BOB)
2nd: Butler’s Tacklhaus Our Girl from Drymore - Well balanced elegant red bitch, with feminine head and expression, prominent forchest and ribbing. Held outline on the move but needed to move with more enthusiasm to make the most of her drive.

05/07/2023

Miniature Smooth-haired dachshunds
Judge Mr Duncan McCalmont- Silvae.

Puppy Dog or Bitch 5;5
1st: Beach’s: Beachdax Sweet Melody - Well balanced bitch, correct head and eye on elegant neck running into well laid back shoulder, good forchest and ribbing, moved with enthusiasm and drive held top-line on the move. (BP)
2nd: Hunt’s Mylforbe Red Velvet at Sunara- Well-balanced bitch, Good lay back of shoulder, good front, moved with enthusiasm and drive.

Special Yearling Dog or Bitch 7:2
1st: Beach’s: Beachdax About Damn Time – Correct head end eye held on strong neck over correct shaped forchest, outline held on the move.
2nd: Wilkinsin & Wakeham’s : Darque Angel For Wakywilks – Black & tan bitch, feminine head held on compact neck going into well laidback shoulder prominent for-chest and good spring of rib moved a little wide.

Open Dog or Bitch 9:4
1st Beach’s – Riowood Arizona Jw : Stylish well b***d dog really filled my eye, both standing and on the move. Plenty of substance & clearance of ground. Good head and expression on elegant neck running into correct chest moved with drive and enthusiasm. (BOB)
2nd: Ergis’s Siouxline Elizabeth : Beautiful elegant bitch with lovely flowing lines. Elegant neck running into sweeping chest with super length of ribbing. Moved with enthusiasm. Just preferred the clearance of ground and balance on the move of 1. (RBOB)

05/07/2023

Miniature Long-haired dachshunds
Judge Mr Duncan McCalmont- Silvae.

Puppy Dog or Bitch 5:3
1st: Cox’s - Dolyharp Fidello – Cream dog with strong head and expression, well proportioned with prominent forchest and sound ribbing. Moved with enthusiasm. (BP)
2nd: Small’s Kenzduo Monday Mojito of Devonday – Pretty red bitch of excellent size and proportion. Correct head, prominent forchest, held outline on the move. Moved with enthusiasm. Just needs to mature and tighten.

Special Yearling Dog or Bitch 4:3
1st:– Ham’s Ciselsig Cherry valentine – Well coated cream bitch with good proportions. Super head with kind expression carried on elegant neck flowing into full chest. Stepped out with enthusiasm

Open Dog or Bitch 6:3
1st: Butler’s - Ch.Miniard Out Of The Darque From Drymore JW : Well balanced bitch of correct type and size. Supper head and expression carried on elegant neck over prominent fore-chest, beautiful outline held on the move, moved with enthusiasm and drive. (BOB)
2nd: – Cox’s Dolyharp Sweet Harmony - Well b***d elegant bitch, Correct head and eye on elegant neck over correct chest, good lay back of shoulder, moved with enthusiasm. (RBOB)

05/07/2023

Breed: Dachshud (Miniature Wire)
Judge : Wendy Heather

I felt that the quality in this entry was of a high standard throughout and I thank you for bringing your hounds under me.
Post Graduate Dog or Bitch (5,1a)

1. Dance’s, Emem Autumnal Sunshine JW: 19th month old Wild Boar bitch with femineity encompassed in her fully muscled body. Presented in good harsh coat and handled to her full potential. Robustly muscled rear with good breadth and strength that allowed her to drive powerfully around the ring. Movement was sound and free flowing with long stride and drive. Ribbing well back with short and strong loin, good ground clearance. I preferred the front assembly from the 1st in Open class, bit this was just marginal, in the challenge both bi***es were of the same type and quality. RBOB

2. Kilroy’s, Blackvein Rambler at Janacop JW: 17th month Wild Boar bitch with feminine head, dark eye and good length of neck. Presented in good harsh coat with free movement and well driven from the rear. I preferred the outline and undercarriage of that of the 1st.
3. Procter’s, Delacy Que Sera Sybil
4. Umfreville’s, Dogrose Bee of Sound Mind

Open Dog or Bitch (3, 0a)
1. Dance’s, Emem Letty Bee Sunshine JW: 2 year old Wild Boar bitch that commanded the ring the moment she entered. Femininity and power, that was contained in a balanced outline of good proportions and pleasing to go over. Dark, almond shaped eye with good fill under the eye and strong jaw. The front assembly allowed for free flowing movement with long stride, not interfering with the full volumed thorax. Nicely ribbed back with short and strong loin and good length of sternum. Powerful rear with drive and power. Good ground clearance and a joy to watch on the move. In the challenge I preferred her front assembly to that of 1st in Post Graduate, BOB and pleased she was awarded HG4.

2. Howells’, Fallowmill Miss Range Rover: Another quality Wild Boar bitch, 2 years old but heavier in front which hindered her movement, not allowing for free movement nor presenting the same outline and keel as that of the 1st. Coat was in good harsh condition and immaculately presented. Compact and well-muscled with bold and defiant head carriage, lovely dark eye and famine head. Called into to challenge for RBOB but preferred the movement of the 1st in Post Graduate.

3. Mills’, MiddletonHunt at Oniasid: Although not asked to critique the third, I would like to comment on how dark and correct the pigmentation was on this pretty red bitch. Presented in good harsh coat and well handled. I would have preferred more fill under the eye and more length of sternum, a real shame to come against the first and second. This class was lovely quality.

05/07/2023

Pharaoh Hound: (1,1a)
Judge : Wendy Heather

"Shame as 1 entered and did not arrive."... note from Joseph and not the judge.

05/07/2023

Breed: Hamiltonstovare
Judge : Wendy Heather

Open Dog or Bitch
1. Adey’s, Abon Sfora Nordowskiej Knieji at Rubeusbay(imp Pol): 23 month old, Handsome and upstanding with rectangular outline and nicely proportioned. Correct colouring, however I would have preferred more white on tip of tail. Deep chest with moderate spring of rib and good length allowing slight tuck up. Tail held with slight sabre shape both standing and on the move, reaching to the hocks with good width at base and narrowing at the tip. Movement was sound, however this hound was unable to show off his free striding and long reaching potential due to the floor quality. BOB
Breed: Greyhound

Open Dog or Bitch
1. Rishworth’s, Ch. Out Of The Blue Ad Honores: 4 ½ year old bitch in good muscular condition presenting a feminine and balanced outline both standing and on the move. Feminine head with bright and intelligent dark eye of oval shape, small rose ears of fine texture all held on long and muscular neck, elegantly arched into well laid shoulders. Nicely muscled first and second thigh with nothing over exaggerated and good width of stifle. Movement was sound, however due to the slippery floor lacking in propulsion which I am sure this bitch can perform in better floor conditions. BOB

05/07/2023

Irish Wolfhound
Judge : Wendy Heather

Special Yearling Dog or Bitch ( 2, 1a)
1. Sumner’s, Dukesarum Masanobu: Upstanding 15 month old male of good type and balanced outline. Masculine head with dark eye and rose ears, long strong neck leading into well laid back shoulders. Deep chest with good breadth and well ribbed back with arch over the loin. Good width of stifle and well muscled first and second thigh. Coat in good harsh condition and well presented. Movement was sound, however this lad was unable to show off his full drive and extension due to the slippery floor. Sadly unable to remain for the group judging. BOB

29/06/2023

Beagles - SWHC 2023

David Bell - Balintyne

Puppy (4,0)
1. Tanner Felinoak Ffansi Nansi Super young puppy bitch, just loved everything about her. Lovely balance to her head, clean with slight dome to her skull, ears well placed hanging close, lovely expression. Well made body, compact, lovely bone and feet. Firm topline with tail set well and carried erect. Lovely length of stride with easy gait, BP RBOB
2. Mitchel & Wright Felinoa Fizz at Huntshill another well made youngster, a little longer in body at this stage, well turned stifle giving good reach and drive, although a little loose when coming.
3. Scarlett Rossut Vestry with Michelroy

Sp Yearling (5,1)
1. Murphy Davricard Picasso at Rhosyndu liked the balnce of her head, ears set low, straight in front, hindquarters well developed, free on the move
2. Tanner Felinoak El Koko Loko Attractive head with soft expression, lovely legs and feet, well developed hindquarters, well let down at the hock. Not so firm in topline as winner.
3. Kingsland & Stevens Redcap the Loco Motion with Newdawn NAF

Post Grad (5,2)
1. Bell-Thomas & Thomas Amorpapaver Juno Straight in front, ribs well sprung, stifle well rurned. Won on her brisk steady movement.
2. Roberts & Spearing Linkenlees Laurina ShCex firm topline, well muscled loin, tail well set and carried, hindquarters wide and powerful. Little loose in front movement today
3. Breeze Parkebreeway Wyseman JW

Open (7,1)
1. Caple Morsefield Mudlark ShCex Mature young dog, masculine head, good length of muzzle, well finished. Firm topline, tail carried well. Wide well muscled hindquarters. Movement improved when he settled becoming steady with good length of stride. BOB
2. Roberts & Spearing LinkenleesLyric ShCM well ribbed back, deep in chest, topline held well on the move. Lacked a little in turn of stifle
3. Breeze Ch Dufosse Gragonfly of Parkebreeway

29/06/2023

Ladies and Gents.... Critique from David for Afghan SWHC 2023

David Bell - Balintyne
Afghans

Puppy (4,1)
1. Bellringer Pramya Keep Your Eyes on Me confident 9 month gold bitch, has good overall balance, firm topline, long sweeping stifles, short in rear pastern and good sized feet. Moved our soundly on a difficult floor. BP and RBOB
2. Gunn Katanga’s God of Thunder 10 month Black and Silver boy, well grown , short in loin, well sprung rib of good depth and good length of leg. Attractive head, strong underjaw. Improved on the move with confidence
3. Gunn Katanga’s God of Mischief

Junior (3,0)
1. Gunn Katanga’s God of Thunder
2. Lawson-Ball Sitana Mystique at Zarcar Gold bitch, with good length of head, clean skull and correct eye shape. Good length of rib, short in coupling, well developed second thigh. She lost her topline a little, which was attributed to her uncertainty of the floor.
3. Gunn Katanga’s God of Mischief

Post Grad (4,1)
1. Smart Gezancol Kissed By an Angel Lovely length of head, eye shape and colour giving desired aloof expression. Good length of neck, well set into sloping shoulder. Would like to see her develop a little more in rib.
2. Green & Powell Ynsukhim’s Candy Floss A little fine in head for me. Short back, long well turned stifle. Well b***d with excellent feet
3. McLay Cloudside Sun King Limit (4,2)

Limit (4,2)
1. Godber-Ford Affyneeta Desert Wind Well made gold dog, powerful wide hindquarters, prominent hipbones and good fall away. A little round in eye, good strength in muzzle.
2. Medley Altside She’s Hot Elegant bitch, well laid shoulder, good length of rib and firm in loin. She rises over the croup a little which detracted somewhat from her outline, but again I think this was a reaction to unsure footing on the floor.

Open (4,2)
1. Rhodes Shadowfax Threepenny Opera JW Fully mature bitch who for me stood away in this entry. Feminine head, long, clearly defined occiput, super eye shape and colour. Straight in front, shoulders long and sloping, firm and level in back, correct fall away to well turned stifle, short rear pasterns. Coat fine in texture. On the move she had confidence, long side gait with desired lift. BOB
2. Godber-Ford Affyneeta Mountain Breeze well proportioned young dog, good eye shape and colour, strong in muzzle and underjaw. Would prefer to see a little more length of neck. Moved out steadily

05/06/2023

All... SWHC 2023 Catalogue reposted WITH NO addresses of any exhibitors from a few comments we have had re GDPR... please note that when you enter you have the option NOT to have your address in the catalogue. The catalogue is scanned in "as is" with no edits so please ensure you choose to display ur address or not as that is what is scanned in an posted.... thanks / Joseph

16/05/2023

SOUTH WEST HOUND CLUB. 10TH APRIL.

BEST IN SHOW.

I was delighted to find so many quality hounds sent forward, a lovely group to judge at this friendly well run show. It really was a super selection of hounds. My thanks to the committee for the invitation, and my excellent stewards for their support.

BIS
The PBGV, Cadmore, Hayes, Moore and Robertson’s AmCH M&Ms Stellar Mayhem & Madness ( IMP USA)
This lovely lad just owned the ring, he has that touch of charisma that will take him far. Beautifully balanced he defied you to look elsewhere. Sweetest head and expression, lovely dark eyes and correct ear leathers, good neck into excellent forehand, well held top line and stern, he just powered round the ring on excellent legs and feet. Harsh well presented coat completed the picture. One for very top honours.

RBIS.
The lovely whippet, Howgate and Hull’s Palmik Truth About Love JW. Beautiful young fawn Whippet of great shape and type and correct size, going over her everything flows under your hands. Very feminine head with good width of jaw and lovely dark well shaped eyes. Excellent length of neck, well laid shoulder, lovely length and depth of ribbing, nicely balanced angulation both ends, moved with precision with a daisy cutting action and drive from the rear. Must be destined for the top.

BIS 3,
Deerhound, Lewis’ Luckhurst Whitefeatherfal. Super young Deerhound, loved her in the breed classes for her femininity and shape. Lovely to go over, nothing exaggerated, built on classic flowing sighthound lines. Sweet head and expression, neat rose ears, good neck and forehand, well ribbed back with good tuck up and fallaway of croup. So free and easy on the move, light effortless floating movement and sound as a bell. I shall watch her future with interest.

BIS 4.
Miniature wire Dachshund, Dance’s Emem Letty Bee Sunshine JW. Loved this little character, lovely harsh jacket, sweetest head and expression, well shaped dark eyes, good neck and excellent forehand with plenty of keel. Well ribbed back, well held top line, moved like a little train, happy sound and free on the move. Really uses her hocks to drive around the ring, no tummy tapping here ! With normal luck should make up easily.

BPIS.
Ham’s lovely saluki, Ravensett Ashkan, fawn male approaching his first birthday. Masculine yet refined head, lovely expression from dark well shaped eyes, good neck flowing into a lovely forehand. Good length and depth of ribbing, still needs to drop into his brisket, but as it should be at this age. Well held top line and good tuck up, nothing exaggerated he flows under the hands. Shown on a loose lead he flowed round the ring with a light effortless action, true and sound from all angles.

RBPIS.
Thornton’s Fauve de Bretagne Mochras Halo. What a long way this delightful breed has come in the last few years. I particularly appreciated her excellent forehand and lovely lay of shoulder. Sweet expression, typical head for the breed with lovely dark well shaped eyes, well held top line,
balanced angulation both ends, she moved freely and precisely with well held stern, topped with a good harsh jacket, such a happy soul.

BPIS3.
Barnes lovely whippet, Doddridge Strictly Cha Cha, br/wh pup of super breed type, Sweetest head and expression, good length of neck leading into lovely forehand with well laid shoulders and good return of upper arm. Correct size, lovely shape with a gentle rise of loin and good depth of brisket, balanced angulation both ends which showed in her fee sound movement.

BPIS 4.
Davies Rhodesian Ridgeback, Markeliz Magic Made Me, completed a quartet of lovely puppies. Feminine but strong head with good expression, dark well shaped eyes, big teeth and punishing jaw. Flowed easily under the hands, good ribbing and nicely balanced all through, easy and sound on the move, maturing along the right lines, sound and free on the move, excellent well padded feet.

BVIS.
Allenby’s Fauve de Bretagne, Ch Rangali Tigger, happy 7 year old with good harsh coat and in excellent condition, masculine head with good expression, nicely balanced and angulated both ends, maintains a level top line and moved out well to win this.

RBVIS
Murphy’s Beagle, Black Royal at Rhosyndu, Vw, 8 year old hound marked gent with a lovely softly cushioned generous head giving a lovely expression, good leathers complete the picture. In excellent muscular condition, he moved out well keeping his top line and a happy stern, lovely breed type.

BVIS 3
Lawrence & Woodwards Palmik Kandelama Dusk Till Dawn JW ShCex, 8 year old Br/wh whippet of good breed type, sweet head and expression, flowing lines from head through the top line and brisket , good ribbing, just losing her tuck up a bit, but it didn’t affect her easy free sound movement.

BVIS 4.
Farrar’s Harrier, Frenzy at Henissy, almost white 9 year old of good proportions, built on solid hound lines. Lovely head with strong jaw, good neck and shoulder and balanced angulation. Well held top line and stern, moved out easily and well, enjoying her day out and making life hard for her handler !

Borzoi.
Puppy (1)
1, BP. Collins Palamedees Aneira Demeter. 11 months pretty br/wh feminine baby, nicely proportioned head, good neck into sufficiently angled forehand, good length of ribbing and depth of brisket for her age, a tad flat in top line but promising. Moved soundly.
Junior. (1)
Dove’s Takatori Madam Butterfly at Saringa. strong r/w bitch of lovely outline and balance, in excellent coat and condition. Attractive head with neat rose ears, good neck and forehand, excellent ribbing and depth of brisket, correct top line and good fallaway. Moved out easily and well until she slipped and sadly lost her confidence, a great shame.
P Grad ( (5, 2a)
Logvinenko’s Ryazan Vladimir, RBoB, attractive r/w of pleasing proportions, litter brother to BoB and similar in many ways. Masculine head but without coarseness, neat ears, good neck and depth and length of ribbing, giving plenty of heart room. Nicely balanced angulation, very good feet, free and easy on the move, a shade flat in top line.
Collins Cwmcoed Polka, br/wh. Feminine head with dark well shaped eyes giving a lovely expression. Nicely balanced all through, a tad upright in shoulder but has good depth and length of ribbing, good feet and moved out well.
Open D (1)
1,Pinkerton’s Ch Ryazan Viceroy at Menigma Shcex .BoB and shortlisted for BIS. Glamorous mature pale r/wh male in fabulous coat and condition, superbly presented. Strong head with dark well shaped eyes and neat rose ears, good length of neck and excellent forehand. Long deep ribbing, balanced angulation both ends and excellent feet. Moves so soundly and freely, would like just a tad more top line to complete the picture.
Open B (1,1a)

Deerhounds.
Sp yearling. (4, 2 a) 1st, BoB and BIS 3, Lewis’ Luckhurst Whitefeatherfal.
2. Cummings Cloanalglen Artney. As masculine as the winner is feminine, out of a larger mould altogether, masculine head with excellent small rose ears, good neck and depth of brisket, nice shape, not as strong in hind quarters as 1, nice profile movement.
P. Grad (3,1) 1. Cummings Kaleginy Trubador, RBoB. Masculine head with again lovely neat rose ears, sufficient neck, tad upright in shoulder but fair return of upper arm. Rather heavy in body, good depth of brisket , strong through the loin with good fallaway. Moved ok in profile.
2. Bruton and Dove’s Kilbourne Queen Mary at Mirzabad. very feminine with sweet head, dark eye and lovely expression. Elegant neck and reasonable forehand, good depth of brisket, her coat and movement let her down today.
Open (1, 1)

Finnish Spitz
Open (2,2a)

Harrier
Open ( 5, 2a)
1.BoB, Farrar’s Evforce Miss Havoc at Henissy, r/w sound moving hound in good order, liked her head and expression, neat flews and clean lines. A shade on the big side for the standard but as sound as a bell, well balanced, covered the ground with ease and strength.
2. Farrar’s Henissy Fancy, l/w bitch of good proportions, Sweet correct head, again well muscled and moving easily, well held stern, would love to see these hounds moving on grass !
3. Farrar’s Frenzy at Henissy, naughty veteran enjoying her day out !

Norwegian Elkhound
Open ( 8, 3a)
A very mixed class of varying type. 1, BoB, Mortimer’s Laakso Gunni. Attractive yearling, liked her head and expression, good ear set, balanced angulation. A shade long perhaps, but easily the best mover in the class, which won her 1st place.
2. RBoB. Mortimer’s Laakso Helli, junior bitch of attractive type, more compact than 1, again liked her head and expression, strong neck, good forehand and ribbing, another sound mover on good feet.
3. Stephenson’s Norvin Marvel of Brawdor.

Sloughi
Open (1,1a)

Import Register.
Graduate (1)
Best Import Reg, Gunn and Gunn’s Azawakh, Stonemartin Allbe with Katanga, a profoundly elegant r/w bitch, lovely breed type, she is narrow all through with excellent ribbing and depth of brisket, loved her long lean head and dark eye, a real lean hunting machine. Moved with aplomb and soundness.

Av Hound Puppy. (16, 7a)
Davies Markeliz Magic Made Me, RR, Puppy Group 4.
Leech and Leech’s Fauve de Bretagne Mochras Mahmalade by Jamchala, sadly had left her best bib and tucker at home. Lovely breed type, sweet head and expression, excellent forehand and topline, free and easy on the move.
Scarlett’s Beagle, Rossut Vestry with Michelroy.

AV Hound Junior. ( 13,4a)
Dove’s Borzoi, Takatori Madam Butterfly at Saringa.
Leech and Leech’s BFdB, Mochras Mahmalade by Jamchala.
Cooper and Cadmore’s PBGV Soletrader Missy Elliott.

AV Hound P Grad. (17,8a)
Murphy’s Davricard Picasso at Rhosyndu, smart beagle dog of lovely proportions, sweet generous head with soft expression, presents a balanced outline, good neck and topline, tail well set on and held well on the move. free sound mover on excellent feet.
Kilroy’s Blackvein Rambler at Janacop, attractive wild boar Min wire dachshund, lovely size, feminine head with dark well shaped eye. Decent neck and forehand, moved out well using her hocks and keeping a level top line.
Rycroft’s Skywalker Blue, Smooth Dachshund.

AV Hound Open ( 14,9a)
Ham’s Saluki Aus Ch UK Ch, Crisnick Houdini, b/cr male out of the top drawer, lovely under the hands and no exaggerations Attractive head with far seeing expression, excellent forehand and ribbing, balanced all through, beautiful outline. He moved freely and effortlessly on excellent feet.
Mills Min Wire Dachshund Middleton Hunt at Onaisid. little red with sweet expression, lovely coat and pigment for one of this colour, nicely balanced and held herself well on the move maintaining a good topline.
Small’s Imp Almaznyl Laretz Ershalalm at Devondax Smooth dachshund.

Jan Pain