East Of England Afghan Hound Club

Many thanks to the committee for inviting me to judge their lovely open show, the weather was lovely allowing us to be outside. It was fairly warm and some of the dogs were slightly sluggish on the move which was understandable. All dogs were presented in excellent condition. I thoroughly enjoyed my afternoon and many thanks to the exhibitors for entering and bringing some lovely hounds for me to judge.

Puppy Dog – 5 entries, 1 absent

1. Lancashire & O’Donnell’s Drishaun Pictures of Lily – Self masked gold dog of lovely type, masculine head with good eye. Well laid shoulders with good length of upper arm. Well bodies for age. Correctly angulated rear which gave him the required drive on the move. Lovely to watch in profile with big open side gait. Reserve Best Dog and Reserve Best Puppy in Show.

2. Thompson’s Drishaun The Vampire Lily Via Gothika – Black masked gold of similar type, excellent head and length of neck. Good shoulders. Correct body length but would prefer him to be slightly more up on his legs. Moved soundly with good reach and drive.

Veteran Dog – 1 entry

1. McPhail’s Pashtari The Priest of Love – Lovely 9yr old boy in excellent coat and condition. Lengthy head and neck, adequate lay of shoulder but would prefer a longer upper arm. Balanced rear angulation. Moved soundly.

Junior Dog – 3 entries, 1 absent

1. Thompson’s Drishaun The Vampire Lily Via Gothika - 2nd in puppy

2. Lancashire & O’Donnell’s Drishaun Star Among Lilies – Smart brindle with a lovely head and length of neck. Well laid shoulders, correct length of body with good ribbing. Would prefer more rear angulation. Moved well covering the ground in profile.

Yearling Dog – 1 entry, 1 absent

Novice Dog – 2 entries

1. Lancashire & O’Donnell’s Drishaun Pictures of Lily – 1st in Puppy dog

2. Earnshaw’s Shadowfax Rakes Progress at Moonshadow – B/T Brindle with a lovely head, good length of neck, well laid shoulder with a good return of upper arm. Not the rear angulation of 1st. Moved better in this class than he did in puppy.

Graduate Dog – 2 entries

1. Thompson’s Drishaun The Vampire Lily Via Gothika – 2nd in puppy

2. Keates’ Affietar Glen Maragan JW ShCM - Black masked gold dog of 2yr old. Good head and front construction. Rear angulation ok. Slightly erratic on the move today.

Post Graduate Dog – 3 entries

1. Cullen’s Khamis Aequitas at Eweyisska – Cream brindle dog with a find head, good length of neck. Adequate lay of shoulder and length of upper arm. Held a correct topline on the move. Moved soundly. In excellent condition.

2. Drage’s Gilari Rosso Corsa – Red with a lovely head and length of neck. Balanced fore and aft angulation which showed in his sound movement.

Limit Dog – No entries

Open Dog – 3 entries

1. Cullen’s Syrdarya Toffypop at Eweyisska – Lovely red brindle dog with a good head and classic expression. Strong neck leading in to well placed shoulders. Good ribbing. Excellent rear angulation which he used so well on the move. Best Dog

2. Griffin’s Pahlevi Da-Vince at Lazakhan JW – Black dog in excellent condition, ok head, good length of neck leading in to well angulated shoulders. Balanced rear angulation. Moved soundly but lacked the drive of 1st. Preferred the head on 1.

Minor Puppy Bitch – 1 entry

1. Nobel & Gardner’s Aquas The Bitch is Back (IMP USA) – Gorgeous 7 month old black masked gold bitch, extremely pretty head with desired expression. Lengthy neck leading in to well angulated shoulders. Well bodied for age and excellent rear. Moved soundly covering the ground with ease. Loved her and very close in the challenge, I’m sure she will have a very bright future.

Puppy Bitch – 6 entries, 2 absent

1. Rhodes & Shavernova’s Shadowfax Threepenny Opera – Beautiful blue and cream domino bitch in beautiful condition. She has a lovely refined head, lengthy neck leading in to excellent shoulders with lengthy upper arm. Correct hind angulation which she used to power round the ring showing scopey movement in profile and true coming and going. For me she had the power and grace I was looking for and whilst still young, I couldn’t deny her Best Bitch and then Best In Show and Best Puppy In Show.

2. O’Donnell’s Drishaun Faith is Like a Lily for Javidan – Good head on this brindle bitch, correct length of neck leading in to well angulated shoulders. Balanced rear angulation. Moved true coming and going with good reach and drive. Preferred the body length of 1.

Veteran Bitch – 2 entries, 1 absent

1. Humphreys’ Ayoubchan Fleur Dilyse – 10yr old B/T bitch with a lovely head and expression. Good length of neck leading in to good shoulders. Moderate rear angulation. Moved with dignity. In fabulous condition for age. Best Veteran In Show

Junior Bitch – 4 entries, 1 absent

1. O’Donnell’s Drishaun Faith is Like a Lily for Javidan – As 2nd in Puppy Bitch

2. Dove & Jedwards’ Celestan Ta Daa for Rajikman – Black masked gold upstanding bitch, well angulated shoulder, slightly longer in body than I prefer. Excellent rear angulation which she used well on the move.

Yearling Bitch – 2 entries, 1 absent

1. Vowles’ Neytiri De Koulangar with Azmari (IMP FRA) – Black masked gold with a beautiful head and neck. Super lay of shoulder, slightly short in upper arm but still had good reach in front on the move. Balanced rear angulation. Moved well with good ringed tail. Reserve Best Bitch

Novice Bitch – 4 entries, 2 absent

1. Nobel & Gardner’s Aquas The Bitch is Back (IMP USA) – As Minor Puppy Bitch

2. Lancashire & O’Donnell’s Drishaun Consider The Lily – Brindle bitch with a good head. Slightly short in neck, good lay of shoulder but could use a longer upper arm. We ribbed back. Moderate hind angulation. Moved true coming and going.

Graduate Bitch – 1 entry, 1 absent

Post Graduate – 3 entries, 3 absent

Limit Bitch – 3 entries, 2 absent

1. Thompson’s Drishaun Black Rose at Gothika – B/T bitch with a good length of neck. Excellent shoulders with good length of upper arm. Correct ribbing and length of loin. Well angulated rear and a correct tail. Moved well with plenty of reach and drive in profile. Close up in challenge.

Open Bitch – No entries