Plymouth & District Canine Society

Plymouth & District Canine Society 21.07.18.

Judge Mr R.J. Gunn.

My thanks to the officers and committee for all their hospitality on the day. Both my daughter and I had a thoroughly enjoyable day at the show which was very well run and had such a great atmosphere. I would also like to thank my stewards who throughout the day kept the ring running smoothly.

I was delighted with the line up I had for Best In Show, it was full of quality dogs that were true representations of their breeds, all were presented in fabulous condition and are a credit to their owners.

Best in show and Best Puppy in Show went to the beautiful salt and pepper Miniature Schnauzer Penbro Put A Spell On You owned by R Woods. This beautifully constructed bitch at only 9 months of age just took my breath away and she is so mature for her age. I loved her from head to toe, squarely built and with an exquisite expression from her dark oval eyes with beautiful eyebrows over them. Typical well proportioned head with good length, narrowing gradually from her high set V shaped ears to her nose and with a beautiful moustache. Well made front with straight legs with nice bone, well laid back shoulders all set around her deep, moderately broad chest with well sprung ribs and her breast bone prominent. Short in her loin with a high set tail to her rear, well muscled slanting thighs and then her angles from her stifles to her hocks complimenting her neck line. All of her excellent construction came together when she moved showing good reach in front and drive from behind in a free and vigorous style. I am sure that this exquisite bitch is destined for higher things in her future.

For my Reserve Best In Show I chose the beautiful Ibizan Hound Afilador Room On The Broom owned by Mr & Mrs Carter and presented in such fabulous condition as were all her hounds. Absolutely stunning chestnut and white bitch who is full of breed type and was presented in fabulous condition. Beautifully balanced throughout she is a finely built tall bitch. I loved her fine long head which is well proportioned and flat in skull. Amber coloured almond shape to her eyes giving her a great expression. Her neck is muscular and of good length with a slight arch. Well made front with a steep slope to her short shoulder blades and long straight legs all set around her prominent breast bone. Nice depth to her chest with her long, flat ribcage which tucks up to her short loin. Well made rear with good length and well muscled. Good feet with well arched toes and nicely padded. On the move all of her attributes showed as she moved with that beautiful suspended trotting action covering the ground well.

Best Puppy In Show the Miniature Schnauzer Penbro Put A Spell On You owned by R Woods.

Reserve Best Puppy in show was the German Sheppard Kombiniert Gerti At Chapelforge who at just over 9 months of age was a stunning example of her breed. Presented in good coat and muscle she is balanced throughout. I loved her head which was in proportion to her body and has good width between her ears. She has a slight dome to her forehead, strong muzzle of correct length and beautiful almond shape to her eyes giving a confident expression. Well made front with balancing length to her shoulders and upper arms all covered with strong muscles. Her chest is deep with well formed long ribs and she has a short loin. Strong and powerful rear with her angulation matching her front and all well muscled. When she moved she showed great soundness in her steps keeping her backline well.

Best Veteran In Show went to the Pointer Wynbury Ailsa owned by C Tannahill who at just over 7 years of age though she was still in puppy. Well made and symmetrical in her outline. She has a nicely proportioned head with a well defined stop and a bright expression from her dark eyes. Well made front quarters and matching angulation to her powerful rear she was able to move around the ring with great drive from her well muscled rear also with that all important tail which lashed from side to side.

Reserve Best Veteran In Show was the Tibetan Spaniel Ch Chenrezi Keeper Of Dreams ShCM owned by G & T Quest. A well balanced beautiful bitch of 9 years of age. Correct in her head with a slight dome to her skull and beautiful expression from her oval shaped dark eyes. Well laid back shoulders to her front, nice length of body and well muscled rear with a moderate turn of stifle. She moved well around the ring with a free and positive action and she was presented in an excellent silky coat.

Best Reserve Best Of Breed In Show went to the Chinese Crested Candycresteds Send Me To Hollywood(IMP) owned by M Swain. A beautiful white and black bitch of just over 5 years of age. One I have seen before and she has matured well. I loved her head which is slightly rounded and has dark almond eyes. Nice crest on her head and neck complimented by her feathering on her feet and tail. Correct front with good layback of shoulder and good depth of chest with moderate tuck up to her underline. Strong well muscled rear with her angulation giving her a level back. She moved well demonstrating good length of stride.

Beagle:

Special Yearling 0 entries.

Post graduate 0 entries.

Open 0 entries.

Bassett Hound:

Open 6 entries 4 Absentees.

1st Turner C Devonhound Daisy Moon.

Beautiful well balanced red and bitch of 2 years of correct size. Well proportioned head with a domed skull and slight stop. Lozenge shape to eyes giving good expression and ears set low in line with eye. Nice bone to her front which has well laid back shoulders and elbows fitting neatly against her side. Long in body with well rounded ribs and sufficient depth of chest. Strong muscle to her rear which has a good bend of stifle and well let down hocks. She moved well with good reach in front and drive from behind. B.O.B.

2nd Wilding J Nelgus Wild Jasmine.

Another beautifully proportioned tri colour bitch of just over two years of age. Correct in head with nice expression and strong well made front. Good length of back and strong well muscled rear with her angulation matching to her front. She moved effortlessly around the ring. R.B.O.B.

Dachshund Mini Long Haired:

Open 1 entry 1 absentee.

Dachshund Mini Wire Haired:

Open 1 entry.

1st Branton C Tythe Garnet.

A compact black and tan bitch of moderate length presented in good harsh coat. Good length of head with a dark almond eye. Well made in front with correct angles and set around her prominent breast bone. Well ribbed up in body, clear of ground and Well made rear with strong muscles. She moved well over the ground. B.O.B.

Dachshund Mini Smooth Haired:

Open 5 entries 2 absentees.

1st Rudkin J Keydax Layla For Dynastydax.

A beautifully balanced black and tan bitch of 9 months. I loved her head which is correctly proportioned in length and width and has dark almond shaped eyes giving a gentle expression. Her front has well laid back shoulders set around her prominent breast bone and is well muscled. Well ribbed up body with a level back and a strong rump of sufficient width. Well muscled rear quarters with correct angulation and legs set well apart. She moved well around the ring with a free and effortless action, striding out well in front. B.O.B. B.P.I.B., 3rd in Hound Group and 1st in the Hound Puppy group.

2nd Helmann J Janacop Maggie May.

Quality black and tan bitch of 11 years of age. Well balanced throughout she has a beautiful head and eye. Good front construction with strong muscles and good depth of chest. Good length to her back and a well made strong rear. She moved well around the ring.

3rd Tree A Ardenrun Sea Shanty By Keimantre.

Dachshund Standard Wire Haired:

Open 1 entry 1 absentee.

Ibizan Hound:

Open Dog 3 entries 1 absentee.

1st Carter A & Hozempa R Ch Amahte Runnin On Jamaican Time JW ShCM.

Well balanced tall chestnut and white dog of just under 7 years presented in fabulous condition. Good length to his flat skull and almond shaped amber eyes giving good expression. Well made front with steep short shoulders and good length to his straight front legs. Good depth to his long, flat ribcage which tucks up well to his loins. Powerful rear with long second thighs and well muscled. He moved well around the ring with great length to his stride. R.B.O.B.

2nd Carter Mr & Mrs / Channon C Afilador Moonlight Shadow ShCM.

Handsome rough coated chestnut and white dog of 10 years. Presented in good hard condition and balanced throughout he is tall and finely built. Correctly proportioned head with almond shaped eye carried by his long neck. Good front with straight legs and well made rear all came together when he moved covering the ground well.

Open Bitch 4 entries 2 absentees.

1st Carter Mr & Mrs Afilador Room On The Broom.

Absolutely stunning chestnut and white bitch who is full of breed type and was presented in fabulous condition. Beautifully balanced throughout she is a finely built tall bitch. I loved her fine long head which is well proportioned and flat in skull. Amber coloured almond shape to her eyes giving her a great expression. Her neck is muscular and of good length with a slight arch. Well made front with a steep slope to her short shoulder blades and long straight legs all set around her prominent breast bone. Nice depth to her chest with her long, flat ribcage which tucks up to her short loin. Well made rear with good length and well muscled. Good feet with well arched toes and nicely padded. On the move all of her attributes showed as she moved with that beautiful suspended trotting action covering the ground well. B.O.B 1st in the Hound Group and Reserve Best In Show.

2nd Carter Mr & Mrs Amahte’s Bewitched (IMP).

Another finely built chestnut and white bitch of correct height. More refined throughout than the winner of the class she has a well balanced head with correct eyes. Good well made front and rear all with excellent muscle which she used well when moving.

Whippet:

Puppy 4 entries 2 absentees.

1st Livsey S Palmik Ace Of Spades.

A very promising powerful 9 month old brindle dog of correct size. He is masculine but refined and well balanced throughout. Good length to his head with slight stop and oval bright eyes all carried by his strong neck. Well laid back shoulders to his front with good return of upper arm. His body has a deep chest with good tuck up to his well muscled loin. Powerful rear with well developed second thighs and good bend of stifles. He moved effortlessly around the ring with good length to his strides and driving well from behind. B.P.I.B. and 2nd in the Hound Puppy Group.

2nd Manley J Grasampa Turn On The Light.

Handsome well built fawn dog who is well built throughout and of correct size. Correct in head with good expression from his eyes. Well made front and rear all with excellent muscle and good depth to his chest. He again moved well covering the ground with ease.

Special Yearling 4 entries 2 absentees.

1st Barnes B Doddbridge Mo’et.

A beautiful elegantly built silver blue brindle bitch of 19months who is well balanced throughout. Long lean head with slight stop and bright expression from her oval eyes. Good front with well laid back shoulders and good return of upper arm. Deep in brisket and chest with good tuck up to her short loin with a slight arch over it. Well muscled rear with good bend of stifles and well developed second thighs. She moved easily around the ring with good drive from her rear. R.B.O.B.

2nd Manley J Grasampa Turn On The Light.

Post Graduate 5 entries 2 absentees.

1st Southcott D Travellerway’s Destiny.

Fabulous fawn bitch of just over 2 years of age. She is elegantly built but has the power to do a day’s work. I loved her head which has good length to it and has a flat skull. Her eyes are oval in shape and give a bright expression. Good length to her well muscled neck leads down to her front which has well laid back shoulders, straight legs and strong pasterns. Good depth of chest down to her elbows and a well sprung rib cage which tucks up nicely to her loins. Correct rear angulation which compliments her front with good bend of stifles and well developed second thighs. She moved around the ring with ease demonstrating her excellent construction by striding well in front and driving from behind. B.O.B. and Hound Group 3rd.

2nd Brooks M Grasampa Amazing Grace.

A refined black bitch of nearly 3 years of age. Elegantly and compactly built she has a good head and eye with small rose shaped ears. Good front assembly and deep in her chest. Strong rear with excellent muscle which she used well when moving.

3rd Dewery R Willakyme Golden Didier.

Open Dog 4 entries 3 absentees.

1st Barnes B Willingwisp Loose Ur Shirt At Doddridge.

A well balanced red fawn dog of just over 3 years of age. Correctly proportioned head with good expression from his oval eyes which are set well on his head. Well laid back shoulders to his front and deep in his chest which tucks up well to his short strong loin with slight arch over it. Correct rear assembly with well bent stifles, strong second thighs and good hocks. He moved well over the ground driving well from behind.

AVNSC Hound:

Puppy 1 entry.

1st Smith M / Connor L Conchur Silver Sword (Dachshund Short Haired).

Handsome young silver dapple dog of 7 months. Well balanced throughout with a correctly proportioned head, dark almond eyes and high set ears. Good front with his upper arms held close to his ribs. His body is long with a deep chest and a short well muscled loin. Well made rear with a broad rump and angles matching his front. On the move he covered the ground with good length of stride and drive from his rear. B.P.I.B. and Hound Puppy group 3rd.

Open 5 entries 1 absentee.

1st Cross J Kinabula’s Lalique With Pedara (Cirneco Dell Etna).

A beautifully refined bitch of just over 2 years of age. Elegantly built she is moderately narrow in her head with nice chiselling and is balanced in proportions of height and length with small oval shape to her amber eyes. Her front is moderately laid back in shoulders and has good strength in her sloping pasterns. Correct depth of chest nearly reaching her elbow with a moderate spring of rib and a gentle tuck up to her underline. Well muscled rear with moderately bent stifles and good length to her strong thighs. On the move she used all of her qualities well covering the ground with great spring in her movement. B.O.B. and Hound Group 2nd.

2nd Gregory K Barrassy Shooting Star At Killoughery (Irish Wolfhound).

A beautifully balanced 16 month old bitch who was presented in fabulous condition. Typical in her head with a dark eye and long wiry eyebrows all carried on her strong neck. Good front assembly with plenty of strong bone. Good length of back and nice arch over her loin. Well made rear with slightly bent stifles and good length to her muscular thighs. She moved well over the ground. R.B.O.B. and best Reserve Bes Of Breed in Hound Group.

3rd Goss L Classicus Baryshnikov (Saluki).

4th Carter Mr & Mrs Kilcavan Issa ShCM (Hamiltonstovare).

Hound Group:

1st Carter Mr & Mrs Afilador Room On The Broom (Ibizan Hound).

2nd Cross J Kinabula’s Lalique With Pedara (Cirneco Dell Etna).

3rd Southcott D Travellerway’s Destiny (Whippet).

4th Rudkin J Keydax Layla For Dynastydax (Dachshund Mini Smooth-Haired).

Hound Puppy Group:

1st Rudkin J Keydax Layla For Dynastydax (Dachshund Mini Smooth-Haired).

2nd Livsey S Palmik Ace Of Spades (Whippet).

3rd Smith M / Connor L Conchur Silver Sword (Dachshund Short Haired).

AV Hound:

Puppy 3 entries 2 absentees.

1st Livsey S Palmik Ace Of Spades (Whippet).

Veteran 2 entries 1 absentee.

1st Carter Mr & Mrs / Channon C Afilador Moonlight Shadow ShCM.