Minehead & District Canine Society

Minehead & District 24/7/19 – WHIPPETS

Many thanks to the officers and Committee for the opportunity to judge at their show and to my stewards for the smooth running of the classes. I must thank the exhibitors for bringing their dogs under me, all were in great condition and there was some lovely dogs present which made final line up hard to choose from.

P (2,1A) 1 – Howgate & Hull, Palmik Carousel 9month Fawn Bitch. Lovely quality puppy of correct size, feminine head with sweet expression, elegant long neck, so smooth through her shoulders, well filled front with nice depth to brisket. Ribs well sprung. Nice arch over her strong loins. Not overdone at all in rear angulation with correct bend to stifles, and nicely muscled throughout for age. Lovely easy movement in profile, holding her topline well, with plenty of drive from the rear, clean and tidy when seen up and back. I’m sure she will be one to watch as she matures. BPIB and delighted to see she went PG1.

Sp Y (3,1A) 1 – Trouton, Citycroft Grace Kelly of Runnel 16month Fawn Bitch. Lovely head with alert expression showcased by her dark pigment. Correct ear set with fine rose ears, strong but elegant neck flowing into well laid back shoulders with good return of upperarm, elbows tight with straight forelimbs and nice spring to pasterns. Good fill in front with depth to brisket. This girl has a lovely outline with a gentle arch over her loins and definite tuck up underneath. Great angulation to rear with well bent stifles and hocks well let down. Easy daisy cutting action seen in profile with plenty of drive from rear. Shown in fantastic condition. 2 – Barnes, Doddridge Secret Passion 15month Brindle Parti Male. Masculine head with a kind expression. Strong neck of moderate length. Slightly more upright through his shoulders than 1. Well sprung ribs and a strong loin showing a curved topline, which was held on the move. Good depth to brisket and showing a lovely underline. Good bend of stifle with strong well-muscled thighs. Moved out well.

G (6,2A) 1 – Trouton, Citycroft Grace Kelly of Runnel – See 1 Sp Y. 2 – Howgate & Hull, Palmik Queen of Diamonds JW – 19month Brindle Parti Bitch. Quality bitch of a lovely size, feminine head with alert expression and well set fine rose ears. Long elegant neck set smoothly onto well laid back shoulders. Good return of upperarm and nice fill to chest. Good depth to brisket with ribs well sprung. Nice length to body with strong lions showing slight curve to topline. Correct bend to stifles with strong thighs and hocks well let down. Moved out with drive from rear in profile and parallel up and back. Just preferred the overall outline of 1. 3 – Meadham, Harerunner Halfpenny.

PG (4,0A) 1 – Hooper & Marsden, Torbers Rare Magic 2yo Brindle Parti Bitch. Such a feminine girl of a finer frame than the others but still with enough bone. Lovely head with very alert expression, fine rose ears. Long elegant neck with good lay of shoulder, enough fill to chest with nice depth to brisket with a definite tuck up. Ribs well sprung and a strong loin showing a nice curve to topline. Good bend to stifles with strong thighs and hocks well let down. Moved out nicely in profile and the cleanest in the class when seen from rear. Shown in great condition. 2 – Richards-Healion, Clynecourt Colour Me Classy 2.5yo Fawn Bitch. Different type to 1 but still full of femininity. Good head with sweet expression and lovely rose ears. Strong neck of good length, well laid back shoulders. Nice fill to chest with good depth to brisket. Ribs well sprung, loins strong of a good length showing curve to topline. Good bend to stifle but slightly longer in length to second thigh. Hocks well let down. Moved out well in profile showing plenty of drive. 3 – Trouton, Runnel Run for Fun.

OD (6,2A) 1 – Barnes, Willingwisp Loose Ur Shirt at Doddridge 4.5yo Red Fawn Male. Masculine head with dark pigment framing an alert expression, fine rose ears, well set. Strong neck of good length set on well laid back shoulders. Good return of upperarm with straight limbs and slightly sloping pasterns. Good fill to chest and nice depth to brisket. Ribs well sprung, good length to strong loins with slight curve to topline. Lovely underline with well-defined tuck up. Strong things with good bend to stifle and hocks well let down. Moved out well in profile with correct daisy cutting action to front and drive from rear, held topline well. True when seen up and back. Everything in proportion showing a balanced hound in excellent condition. BOB. 2 – Lawrence & Woodward, Bryntreia First Glance ShCM almost 5yo Fawn Parti Male. Masculine head with kind expression, rose ears, well set. Strong elegant neck of good length. Nicely laid back shoulders with good return of upperarm. Enough fill to chest with good depth to brisket. Well sprung ribs, nice length to strong loins showing slight curve to topline. Lovely underline with definite tuck up. Strong thighs with well bent stifles and hocks well let down. Moved with drive from the rear, can occasionally hold his head too high, giving the impression of stepping up, but when relaxed, moved out well. Shown in lovely condition. 3 – Kenyon, Bryntreia First Steps.

OB (6,1A) 1 – Howgate & Hull, Palmik Misty Eve JW 2.5yo Fawn Bitch. Well bodied quality bitch with super head, alert expression and correct rose ears. Elegant neck of good length placed on well laid back shoulders. Straight forelimbs with slightly sloping pasterns. Great fill to chest with deep brisket and ribs well sprung. Strong loins of good length showing curve to topline. Nicely muscled thighs with good bend to stifle, hocks well let down. Held topline well with easy low and graceful profile movement and accurate up and back. Shown in lovely condition. In the challenge, just preferred overall outline of the dog. RBOB. 2 – Hooper, Torbers Damara almost 7yo Shaded Fawn Parti Bitch. A smaller more compact bitch than 1, but lovely nonetheless. Really nice head with pretty expression, small fine rose ears, well set. Neck of good length, set on well laid back shoulders. Good fill to chest with a deep brisket and definite tuck up. Strong loins with slight curve to topline, nice bend to stifles with strong thighs of good width. Moved out well in profile around the ring and true coming and going. Just preferred the overall balance of 1. Was shocked to see her age in the catalogue, as she certainly doesn’t show it. 3 – Barnes, Doddridge Moe’t (Imp FRA).

Leanne Muir (Caoineag)