Richmond Dog Show Society

RICHMOND CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 7th Sept 2018

BEAGLE

Thanks to Richmond Championship Dog Show for the invitation to judge Beagles, it was especially pleasing as I showed our first homebred Beagle “Morsefield Mischief” at our first Ch Show at Richmond in 1973 under Veronica Collins and gained a VHC in a strong class, we were well and truly “hooked”.

It was a pleasant sunny day and a lovely entry awaited me. My thanks to the efficient stewards for keeping the ring running smoothly.

I was looking for a well balanced hound, with pleasing headpiece, soundly constructed who could move out freely with good reach and drive.

I was disappointed that quite a number of hounds were carrying far too much weight which spoilt their outline and affected their movement.

On the plus side the overall quality was of a good standard and I was pleased with my winners. The top classes were very competitive which made for some hard decisions, so that some exhibits that I liked were unplaced.

VD (1)

1 Davies. Ch Barrvale Overture.

Have done this handsome broken tri well previously as a junior in 2011, now at 8yrs still looking good, has a handsome headpiece with well set leathers, dark eyes and soft expression, he is well angulated throughout, has deep ribbing and is firm in body.

Moved out freely with good drive and carries himself so well. A lovely showman who still enjoys his day in the ring. BV

MPD(4)

1 Harvard Annavah Phoenix

Most appealing tri boy of 8 mths, very smart in outline and catches the eye, well moulded headpiece with soft expression, well balanced angulation with good neck and shoulders, lovely bone and near feet, moved out well with good reach and drive, a lovely prospect.

2 Jones & Jepson. Bayard Guessing For Eardley

Another promising tri baby of 7 mths lovely head and expression, liked his good body proportions, reachy neck and level topline, well made rear, moved out freely just preferred the rear movement of 1 today.

3 Philpott. Charterwood Category

PD(2)

1 Davies. Barrvale Ganymede 

Smart well made open-marked tri, lovely for size and type, well put together, 10 mths and quite mature for age, good head/neck/expression, firm in topline, has well made front with good shoulders and length of upperarm, placing his legs under his withers, good depth of chest, short loin and well angulated rear, sound free mover, carrying just the right amount of weight and in lovely condition, showing lots of promise BP.

2 Arden. Madika Hot Spot

Clean cut broken tri of 9mths out of a larger mould, has a handsome head with well set leathers, dark expressive eyes and dark pigmentation, reachy neck, well angulated throughout, moved out smartly keeping a firm topline and tail carriage, not quite as accurate away and back as 1.

JD(6,2)

1 Jones & Jepson Eardley Alec Tricity 

Well presented blanket tri of 12 mths, smart in outline with masculine headpiece carried on lengthy neck, good topline and tailset, balanced angulation fore and aft, good ribbing, neat feet, moved out soundly with good rear drive, still needing to mature and felt that he was one that would benefit from carrying a shade more weight.

2 Sutton. Evalux Beatle George Of Rossut (Imp)

Smart broken tri of 14 mths also lots to like and was close up to 1, has a masculine headpiece, well made body with good shoulders and upperarm, deep chest, good rear angulation, moved out freely and soundly, just preferred the head of 1 and can still strengthen in his rear.

3 Hills. Luluwells Major At Donay 

PGD(6,2)

1 Wright & Mitchell. Huntshill Tornado JW

Soundly made blanket tri of 22mths, well balanced in outline, has a masculine head and dark eye, enough neck into firm topline, well developed body with well sprung ribbing and short loin, his rear is well muscled enabling him to move out freely with drive.

2 Thornton Nedlaw Trumpeter With Maplelayne 

Smart 19mth l/w of a lighter frame and at present not so forward in his development as 1. Liked his make and shape and found him pleasing to go over, has a lovely head and expression, is well proportioned throughout with good depth of chest and well angulated rear, lovely happy temperament full of enthusiasm, although he moved out with freedom and drive, he was not so steady away and back today, still a promising youngster.

3 Charterwood Harvest

LD(6,1)

1 Evans & Millward Bellvalley Teen Spirit

Lots to like about this quality 2yr tri, well put together and pleasing to go over, beautifully balanced with clean cut outline, lovely shaped head with dark eyes, well set leathers, nicely arched neck that flows into a firm level topline, he is well constructed fore and aft with good shoulders and ribbing, strong well made rear, good round bone and neat feet, moved out soundly and freely with an excellent side gait, shown on a loose lead, in good coat and condition, a happy showman, pleased to award him Res CC

2 Hills. Donay Fraser JW

Mature 3yr tri out of a larger mould, pleasing make and shape, well developed with firm well knit body and balanced angulation, liked his masculine head and soft expression, enough neck and firm topline, good rear angulation, moved out smartly, sound away and back, not quite the scope of 1 in profile.

3 Walden. Nedlaw Quincy

OD(7,1)

1 Harvard. Ch Annavah Felix

I was immediately drawn to this super tri lad to whom I gave the Res CC last time I judged in 2016. He is of high quality and has matured into an impressive hound. Loved his masculine head, kind expression and reachy neck, excels in front construction with good shoulders and upperarm, deep well sprung ribbing and short loin, well muscled hindquarters, he was sound away and back and moved effortlessly, striding out freely with good reach and drive, presented a super outline and an excellent showman, pleased to award him the CC.

2 May. Janfrey Bosley

Ultra smart blanket tri almost 2yrs, immaculately presented and in sparkling condition, pleases for size and type with a lovely clean outline, loved his masculine head and dark eye, nice arch to neck, good body with nice depth to chest, firm level topline, moved out smartly and freely with good carriage and drive, not quite so neat coming on today as 1.

3 Phillips & Keyte Lanesend Segenhoe. JW ShCM

VB(5,1)

1 Phillips Brialey Tu Tira for Lanesend (Imp)

Sprightly t/w who is looking good for her age, belies her 9yrs, lovely for size and type with good conformation throughout, feminine head , with soft expression, well developed forechest, good ribbing and firm in topline, moved out soundly and freely with good drive.

2 Chapman Gemark Temptress

Smart tri of almost 10yrs who has retained her nice clean lines, attractive head, good neck, balanced angulation fore and aft, good bone and feet, not quite so neat coming on as 1, however moved out smartly keeping a good topline and enjoying her day out.

3 Roberts & Spearing. Linkenlees Liberty ShCM

SBB(3)

1 Jacklin. Triecap Countess Crystal

Pretty blanket tri just out of puppy, lovely for size and type, attractive feminine head and pleasing expression, good neck and topline, neat front and nicely angulated quarters, moved out smartly and showed well, placed Group 2 in Special Beginners Group, well done.

2 Brownlow. Rushwater Pili Pala

Another well made tri youngster of 13 mths, liked her overall shape and balance, well set leathers, good neck and firm topline, well angulated front and rear, moved out well with good drive from rear, preferred the head of winner.

3 Nunn. Eardley Sam Which

MPB(6,1)

1 Harvard Annavah Petal

Delightful 8 mth blanket tri who I see from the catalogue is litter sister to the MPD Winner, they are both very “ typy” (like peas in a pod), beautiful head shape with dark eyes and melting expression, well set leathers, liked her overall construction and balance, good round bone and neat feet, moved soundly with good reach and drive, today she was carrying a tad too much weight, however I thought her to be most promising.

2 Parker & Stevens Serenaker Freezya Assets (ai)

Close up to 1 and lots to like about this very feminine 7mth l/w, lovely for make and shape and very pleasing to go over, has a most attractive head with soft expression, neat well filled front, good ribbing/ topline/quarters, moved out freely, at present not as well developed in rear as 1, still a lovely prospect.

3 Keepence & Keyte. Redcap Northern Lights Over Alandobel

PB(3)

1 Parker & Stevens. Serenaker Maid In America

Super smart outline on this attractive tri who is almost 12 mths, lovely for size and type, she is well balanced with a feminine head and soft expression, lovely neck and firm topline, well ribbed back, strongly made rear, gaited freely with strong driving action.

2 Davies. Barrvale Grace

10 mth open marked tri, who I see from the catalogue is litter sister to my PD winner and very much in the same mould, of nice make and shape and pleasing to go over, neat well made body with good ribbing and short loin, well angulated quarters, good bone and neat feet, although she has a feminine head it still needs to develop,moved soundly and freely.

3 Evans. Bellvalley Ruffian

JB(5,1)

1 Philpott. Charterwood Golden Gem

This pretty t/w is just out of Puppy and pleased for size, type and balance, so very feminine and well made throughout, lovely head and expression, good ear set, well filled front, good ribbing and quarters, moved soundly away and back, strode out freely in profile keeping a good topline, well presented.

2 Sutton. Rossut Quizzical

Smart quality tri of 13 mths, still getting her act together, the more she moved, the better she got, is well developed for her age with attractive head and super reach of neck into firm topline, good depth of chest and nicely angulated quarters with low set hocks, was sympathetically handled to get the best from her, moved soundly away and back, with more training should do well.

3 Jacklin. Triecap Countess Crystal

PGB (11,1)

1 Wenman. Wenannou Mystique

Quality tri rising 2yrs, of a lovely type whose clean lines give a smart well balanced outline, very feminine in outlook, of an ideal size with attractive head and good neck, neat well filled front, good ribbing and well angulated quarters, moved soundly away and back, has good extension in profile, in lovely coat and condition, considered for higher honours.

2 Roberts & Spearing. Linkenlees Laurina

Smart well bodied tri of 2yrs, has a feminine head with pleasing expression, good length of neck into firm level topline, good bone and neat feet, well angulated fore and aft, has deep well sprung ribbing, moved out freely with good drive from well muscled rear.

3 Arden. Madika Spot On JW ShCM

LB(11)

1 Philpott. Charterwood Fantasy Island

Very smart 2yr t/w whose good conformation and sound movement won her this competitive class, lovely size and body shape, liked her feminine head and expression, has a reachy neck, good depth of ribbing carried well back to short loin , nicely angulated quarters, good topline and tailset which she maintains on the move, strode out with a free and easy gait.

2 Scarlett. Rossut Trendy At Michelroy

Have always liked this 4yr l/w who has taken ages to fully mature and come to her best, has an attractive head and is well angulated fore and aft with neat well filled front, good ribbing and strong well made rear, moved soundly away and back, although she moved freely she did not match the scope of 1 in profile, in lovely coat and condition.

3 Brown Raimex Reed Bunting

OB(11,1) Competitive class of top quality girls which made for close decisions, my eventual winner pulled out all the stops on the day.

1 Harvard. Ch Annavah Knick Knack

Lovely broken tri of 3yrs who has really matured since I judged her as a youngster in 2016. Loved her type, style and deportment, well balanced and of a pleasing make and shape, lovely to go over. Has a beautiful head with low set leathers, and soft expression, lovely slightly arched neck which flows into a firm level topline, she has well laid shoulders, grand body with good ribbing and strong well made rear, good bone and tight feet, very sound on the move , true away and back with a free easy stride in profile, put on a polished performance to gain CC & BOB.

2 Goldberg. Ch Molesend Secret JW

Another lovely girl and close up to 1. High quality t/w just rising 2yrs who is very well made and is beautiful in outline. She is so very feminine with a lovely head, good pigmentation and soft expression, excellent angulation both fore and aft, well developed body with good shoulders and ribbing, firm in topline and well angulated quarters, good bone and neat feet, moved soundly and freely with an excellent side gait, in lovely coat and condition, pleased to award her the Res CC.

3 Jones & Jepson. Blunderhall Bona Fide From Eardley

Helen Caple (Judge)