Norfolk & Norwich Canine Society

Norfolk & Norwich Canine Society – Open Show Sunday 21st July

Many thanks to the committee of this well run and well-respected club for their invitation to judge at the summer open show. I had a lovely entry and would like to take this opportunity to thank those exhibitors kind enough to enter under me for their support.

I love my hounds and have a passion for great movement in all the breeds hence my asking those handling their dogs to move a lot. I believe in giving each dog every opportunity to show to their best and although it was getting a bit warm inside appreciate the sportsmanship of all exhibitors in my final decisions. I ended up with a line-up of 4 top quality hounds in the adult group all of which would be worthy of top awards at champ show level – in my opinion and four very promising puppies. Delighted.

AFGHAN HOUNDS

Puppy (1,1)

Junior (2,0)

1.    Stewart & Teggarts Charjaghan The Olympic Lovely brindle dog of 13 months. Strong well balanced head, strong jaw, nice dark eyes and points, well set ears into good strong neck with lovely head carriage. Long sloping shoulders, well laid back. Nice tight elbows. Good length of body giving an overall well-balanced outline. Good short loin. Good straight forelegs – well boned - nice feet. Well angulated hind quarters used to good effect on the move. Once settled on the move correct fore and aft. Res BOB

2.    Casey’s Charjaghan The Aurora – litter brother to 1. Very similar comments apply to winner however on the day just not as settled in movement as his brother

Post Graduate (2,0)

1.    Casey’s Charjaghan Cullinan Another lovely red brindle of good proportions – same way bred to 2nd and the younger exhibits in Junior so a type could be seen through all these exhibits. Well balanced and nice outline. Won the class again on movement and gait.

2.    Stewart & Teggarts Charjaghan Excalibur Another quality exhibit from this breeder – sound all through but not the enthusiasm or confidence of the winner – preferred the movement of litter brother on the day.

Open (2,0)

1.    Stewart & Teggarts Charjaghan Hortensia – Super bitch of 3 years (litter sister to 1 & 2 in PG) – gold brindle of great outline held at all times – great head and eye strong jaw, lovely head carriage and strong neck flowing into correctly laid back shoulders. Nice and straight in front with good arched feet – presented and shown very well. Great topline into cracking well angulated hindquarters powerful driving gait – good action fore and aft. Caught my eye from entering the ring and for me the best of all the siblings. BOB

2.    Colletts Laavas Opportunity Network ShCM – Very well presented gold bitch of 3 years. A lot to like about her and had a great outline in the stack. Good hindquarters and nicely put together shoulders and front. Moved true fore and aft but for me not holding the topline on the move and would prefer a stronger jaw.

BGV (Grand)

Puppy (0,0)

Junior (2,1)

1.    Weymouths Soufriere Now Im Here At Woolybassets – Nicely balanced dog, good head carried well on the move, correct dark oval eye, nice strong neck of good length into well placed shoulders correct laid back. Good topline and well carried tail. Good correctly angulated hind quarters. On the move a little close behind on the day and in profile not quite the drive as I would like. Stood alone in the challenge BOB.

P Grad (2,1)

1.    Soufriere Now Im Here At Woolybassets

Open (1,1)

BGV (Petit)

Puppy (1,0)

1.    Bishops Jamar Ina The Countessa – Nice 8 month bitch of correct proportions. Correct head shape and nice dark eye good jaw and bite - into strong neck & well angulated shoulders OK topline nice short strong loin good hind angulation. For me a little turned out in front. Promising puppy. Best Puppy, RBOB & Hound Puppy Group 4.

Junior (0,0)

P. Grad (1,1)

Open (2,0)

1.    Osbournes Braego Gladys Aylward ShCM Lovely girl of 6 years. Lovely balance and correct proportions all through, nice straight front, tight elbows good ribbing and strong loin into really well built hindquarters – lovely angulation which showed in a beautiful gait and super outline on the move. Correct head and expression, nice dark eye. Won the class with ease with her super movement. BOB

2.    Bishops JamarAngeliou Another 6 year old girl of correct size and proportions, liked her elegance and moved soundly fore and aft but not the verve or drive of the winner on the day.

DEERHOUNDS

Puppy (0)

Junior (1.0)

1.    Shannons Erewhon Firefly – Very elegant bitch of 17 months – super head, nice dark eye and good expression, good strong jaw and correct bite, lovely length of neck flowing into super backline and loin sloping nicely through to the tail. Good bone and substance without being coarse – nice size. Good true movement fore and aft and held a beautiful outline on the move with super curves in all the right places! BOB

P. Grad (1,0)

1.    Shannons Erewhon Wanton Flame – Another elegant bitch from this owner/breeder. 7 years and Dam of junior winner and has passed on a lot of her qualities. Moved soundly and had good hindquarters and a strong forequarter construction. Just missed out for Res BOB to Open winner but a close decision. Preferred her daughters outline and gait on the move.

Open (1,0)

1.    Shannons Erewhon Celestial Fire – Imposing dog, litter brother to PG winner. Strong head and jaw, good shoulders, lovely flowing neck moved well fore and aft but not the verve and outline of the younger junior girl. RBOB

AVNSC Hound

Puppy (4,1) A lovely class of top quality pups all should do very well – judged on the day my preference:

1.    Cox’s Carlincox Pure Gold (Rhodesian Ridgeback) 9 months bitch of great elegance combined with muscular strength. Good head, nice broad flat skull nice length of muzzle, good strong neck into muscular sloping shoulders - beautifully straight forelegs. Chest developing very nicely and of a good depth at this age, good spring of rib and strong loin. Nice turn of stifle and good hocks, correct compact tight well arched feet. Lovely straight free movement and look a picture in profile on the move. Loved her and hope she confirms her early promise in the ring in the future – one I will watch with interest! Best AVNSC Puppy, Res Best AVNSC & Hound Puppy Group 1

2.    Osbournes Derochaise Vincenzo Di Braego (Wire Haired Dachshund) A lovely dog of 11 months and another that will do well. On the day he was being a handful and somewhat spoilt his chances by not standing when required. That said an excellent sound very well balanced dog with exceptional hindquarters and great free movement. Correct dachshund shoulder placement nice tight elbows good conical head and lovely barrel ribbing, good length of rib and nice short strong loin. Used his hindquarters to advantage. Could be a little straighter in front but on overall balance a lovely dog.

3.    Robbs River Song Gudvin (IMP RUS) (Basenji)

Junior (2,1)

1.    Garrods Fauveahoy Sea Shanty (Basset Fauve de Bretagne) Lovely bitch of 12 months of correct size and moderate length, Very well balanced all through. Correctly shaped head and dark eye with lovely expression. Nice short muscular neck into very well placed shoulders. Strong and straight forequarters of good substance. Nicely rounded ribs. Good level topline at all times. Good muscular hindquarters used well on the move – true fore and aft.

P.Grad (3,0)

1.    Westons Longmynd Zodiac (Basset Hound) 2 year old dog of super style and substance without being coarse. Lovely front and excellent head correct domed skull good expression, strong jaw with super bite, strong neck into correctly laid back shoulders. Lovely short forelegs of great substance. Nice tight elbows. Lovely long deep body, correct length of back into super muscular well angulated hindquarters. Great topline held at all times. This dog has a really smart outline and caught my eye from the off. I did take him into consideration when selecting my group placements but unfortunately he was feeling the heat of the day. Super dog. Best AVNSC

2.    Hills Zoraden Your Precious Love At Shimeree (Greyhound) Loved this elegant and well proportioned 3 year old bitch – well shaped head and good eye, strong jawline. Lovely long muscular neck into well set back shoulders. Great straight front good deep chest, good length of ribbing & flowing underline into strong loin. Well made and powerful hindquarters. ON the move great low reaching stride covering the ground well. 2 super hounds could change places on another day.

3.    Flowers Crème De La Crème Sandra Bullock (Min Wire Dachshund)

Open (3,2)

1.    Flowers Bingobongo’s Babette (Min Wire Dachshund) Correct sized bitch of 18 months – correct front construction nicely laid back shoulders, good head, harsh coat – on the table sound all through. On the move good in front but a little wide behind and not the level topline I like to see.

AV Hound

Puppy (2,2)

Junior (5,3)

1.    Soufriere Now Im Here At Woolybassets

2.    Thompsons Enchanted Story Tale At Edringer (Min Smooth Dachshund) Shaded red bitch of 16 months – nice length to height balance and good head and eye, correct conical head shape and good strong bottom jaw. Moved well fore and aft would prefer a more flowing topline on the move for me a little tight and rounded.

P. Grad (6,4)

1.    Soufriere Im Here At Woolybassets

2.    Flowers Binobongo Boudica (Min Wire Dachshund) Nice head and eye – correct size – for me a little long in hock, and could be tighter in elbow. Did not retain her topline on the move.

Open (2,1)

1.    Welch’s Elbryden Maybe (Whippet) Lovely 4yrold bitch of a good size and possessing lovely elegant lines – moved well fore and aft and held a lovely outline on the move. Stood alone in the class but I liked her a lot.

Veteran (6,5)

1.    Woods Rogermardax Senior Mirlo (L/H Dachshund) Red boy of 8 years presented in great condition, moved OK and although a little plain in head did his owner proud. Again stood alone on the day. Best Hound Veteran

AV Special Yearling Stakes (27,16)

1.    Roberts Fanmatrix Midnights Dream (Pointer) Lovely dog of 15 months – caught my eye from the moment he entered the ring. Lovely typical head and dark points. Lovely definition nice strong jaw good neck long and muscular flowing into well laid back shoulders. Good length and spring of rib. Good turn of stifle and sound in movement. Nice smooth driving action from strong hindquarters. String winner

2.    Hobbs Kaymark Graceful with Beaconsfylde (Whippet) Lovely elegant bitch of 18 months who I have had the pleasure of judging as a pup. Pleased to say she has developed the early promise shown and has super lines all through, correct driving movement from well-constructed hind quarters. Lovely straight front and feminine head and expression. Unlucky to meet another classy exhibit on the day.

Hound Group – Super line up and a quartet of top quality hounds!

1.    Marks Labbadax Lewisville Texas (L/H Dachshund) Stunning Red Dog of great presence. Super construction all through. Strong masculine head, good length of neck into super shoulders and correct front construction – tight elbows, Good length of rib and nice short strong loin into beautifully angulated ‘hammy’ hindquarters used to great advantage showing a lovely driving action and a clean set of pads. His outline is stunning and the beautiful flowing topline from shoulders through to hindquarters was held at all times. I have had the pleasure of judging him in the past when I awarded him a CC – delighted that he maintains his superb presence. I’m sure his title is not far away.

2.    Wilton-Clarks Shalfleet Heatwave (Whippet) – Outstanding young dog of 15 months – presented and shown to perfection. Classic head good eye and expression- lovely length of muscular neck flowing into beautifully laid-back shoulders and a super sweep of keel and depth of chest. Super hindquarter construction and great low forward movement propelled from his strong hindquarters. Unlucky to meet the winner on the day. Cracking dog

3.    Woods Wildstar Wreward (Min L/H Dachshund) Lovely dog now almost 3. I judged him as a junior when he won the Junior class at champ show level and has retained his early promise. Super all round quality construction as this exhibitor presents from one generation to the next. I hope he gains his crown in the future – on the day was not in the best of coats but a lovely dog.

4.    Pearmain & Sherwoods Delandmar Greata Garbo (Min Smooth Dachshund) – just out of puppy at 13 months but what fantastic promise this young bitch has. Just my type, super size and nothing over exaggerated. Lovely front construction with correct defined prosternum into lovely deep keel and super sweep of underline – well laid shoulders with correct lengths and angles of upper arm and shoulder. Great ribbing and nice short strong loin. Lovely muscled hammy hindquarters with good length of hock and correct turn of stifle. Love her – was up against the big guns today but she held her own for one so young – I will watch her future with interest (one I would have liked to take home!)

Hound Puppy Group

1.    Cox’s Carlincox Pure Gold (Rhodesian Ridgeback)

2.    Bingham’s Lolani High and Mighty (Whippet) – Lovely dog of eye catching style and lines. Well made throughout and shows a lot of promise. Good front and sound hind construction. Super mover holding a beautiful outline.

3.    Murdens Rowsprings Jackson (Beagle) Delightful dog of a good size – nothing overdone – very well balanced all through and I liked his expression and hind quarters in particular – will do well.

4.    Bishops Jamar Ina The Countessa (PBGV)

Judge: Lloyd Cross ( Loggeta )