Gloucester & District Canine Society

Gloucester & District Canine Society Open Show 16th February 2019

Whippet Critique

I would like to thank the Officers and Committee of Gloucester & DCS for their invitation to judge today. I really appreciated their hospitality and organisation, which contributed to the well running of the show. Thank you to all Exhibitors who entered under me, it was a privilege to go over so many quality dogs.

Puppy (3, 3a)

1. Bower; Chippwhipp I Love Your Smile. Attractive 7 month old black brindle bitch. The darkest of eye complimented a good head. Correct shoulder placement and return of upper arm, adequate depth of brisket for one so young. Good length of loin and strong upper thigh. Moved out well true coming and going, best mover which won her the class BPIB.

2. Hawker; Rosedale Lady At Mollytop. Fawn brindle bitch totally different in breed type. Good front and rear angulation. Lovely depth of brisket and infill really has lots to like. Unsettled on the move which let her down today.

3. Dowding; Selinko Ace Of Diamonds

Junior (2, 0a)

1.Hawker; Jothryn Future Legend With Mollytop. Quality fawn dog with white trim just out of puppy class. Handsome masculine head with an intelligent expression, correct clean scissor bite. Good length of neck flowed into a well laid shoulder, neatest of feet. Good depth of brisket, ribs well sprung, desired gentle arch over the loin. Rear angulation as good as his front. Moved out soundly and with ease pushed hard in the challenge RBOB.

2. Daniels & Bridgman-Lewis; Elmanash Glenburgie. Smart fawn dog shown in good condition. Lots to like, moved out soundly and with purpose. Full up to size for me.

Post Graduate (1, 2a)

1. Whitmore; Whitleara Truly Scrumpy. Elegant dark brindle bitch stood alone in this class today, nevertheless fully deserving of her first place. Lovely feminine head and expression. Super overall shape viewed in side profile, has all the curves in the right places. Good width of thigh sweeping turn of stifle enabling plenty of rear drive. Presented in fit hard condition.

Open (4, 2a)

1. Hoare; Tormor Manyclouds. Classy well balanced fawn bitch, whom I’ve had the pleasure of judging at a previous show. Feminine head with a clean scissor bite, bright kind eye well set complimented her lovely expression. Long arched neck flowed into a good lay of shoulder. Enough depth of brisket lovely curvaceous underline which flowed into a good tuck up. Pleasing topline which she held on the move. Strong rear, good turn of stifle with hocks well let down. She looked an absolute picture on the stack and didn’t put a foot wrong today. Moved well and soundly was indeed worthy of top honours BOB, delighted to see her go HG1.

2. Vaughan; Shirotae Solo Surprise. Another quality fawn girl, liked her a lot. Slightly more up to size nevertheless balanced, feminine and held an elegant profile. Beautiful head with the darkest of eye. Nice depth, good loin and well developed rear. Just a little unsettled today which is where she lost out.

3. Bellamy; Kandalama Royale.

Cheryl Richards-Healion (Clynecourt)