Beagle Club

Many thanks to The Beagle Club committee for the fabulous opportunity and honour to judge at their spring open show. Much appreciation must be given to my very efficient Stewards, Matthew Wenman and Diane Reid; they were both efficient and timely. Special thanks also to the very helpful prize giver Gabriel Raymond, who provided excellent assistance to my stewards. He is a most polite and charming young man, a real credit to his family. Finally, I would like to give thanks to each and every exhibitor who entered under me today, it was a privilege to go over your hounds and all my decisions were taken in good grace.

MPD (2, 0 Abs)

1. Phillpot’s Charterwood Storm. What a fabulous puppy; this 8 month blanket tri was so charming and really opened the eye to detail. He portrayed a lovely balanced shape with excellent angles fore and aft. Super headpiece outlined with great pigment and long correctly set leathers. On the move, he had accurate footfall moving with drive and carried his stern with pride. Occasionally his rawness got the better of him, but when challenging for BPIS he found a second wind for which I could not deny him top award. BPD & BPIS.

2. Quinney-Spencer’s Quincerhound Oreo Bark. A very raw 6 month blanket tri baby at his first show. A nice length of neck flowing into a nicely angled front. Carries his level topline well on the move, whilst covering plenty of ground. Good bone and stern carried correctly.

PD (3, 0 Abs)

1. Edge’s Fallowfield Xavior of Jalhar NAF TAF. This 11 month brightly open marked tri boy was a pleasure to judge. He excels on the move with clean and purposeful fore and aft movement whilst covering plenty of ground. Excellent headpiece for his age with a super masculine expression. Good reach of neck into well laid back shoulder. Well off for bone, well sprung rib and excellent muscle-tone. Lovely boy, just needs to sharpen up his concentration.

2. Coates Inrinstyle Eagle in Flight to Gladstyle (Imp Rus). What a super outline this 11 month boy shows on the stack, flowing neck into a perfectly level topline and correct stern. Nicely round bone and depth of chest. Ideal length of loin and quality bend of stifle with good muscle tone. In profile, he covered the ground well. Preferred the expressive head and front movement of 1.

JD (1, 0 abs)

1. Havard’s Annavah Phoenix. 14 month dark blanket tri male of super quality and such poise when stacked. He has the most wonderful head with super dark pigment. Excellent topline and depth of rib. Lovely balanced angulation and hock well let down. Accurate foot falls on the move with super drive from behind covering plenty of ground. This boy will be a true showman once finished. RBD

YD (2, 0 abs)

1. Taylor’s Deaconfield Kingcraft. This quality 19 month tri male presented a super outline especially when free stood, never dropping his perfectly set tail. He was so attentive to his handler and never let her down. Lovely head with long graceful leathers. Nicely balanced angles and depth of chest. Well-ribbed back and short in the loin; giving a nicely balanced and sound movement both fore and aft and in profile. He really came into his own in the dog challenge and just could not be denied top honours. Lovely dog. BD & RBIS.

2. Martin’s Charterwood Character. Almost 2 year old blanket tri male. Nice length of neck and level topline. Good tail set and excellent feet. Covers plenty of ground on the move. At one with his young handler.

ND (0, 0abs)

PGD (3, 1 abs)

1. Hills Luluwells Major at Donay. Faded tri male of larger mould of hound with super angulated front. Nice deep chest and well-sprung rib. Well off for bone and in excellent muscled condition. Very clean coming on and on the go round.

2. Thornton’s Nedlaw Trumpeter with Maplelayne. Tan and white male with nicely angulated front and back, good tail set, excellent bone and condition. Moved out well. Preferred the length of loin of 1.

LD (4, 0 abs)

1. Wright & Mitchell’s Huntshill Tornado JW Sh.CM. This blanket male screamed moderation and nothing overdone. Super head piece on a nice length of neck and shoulders. Carried his topline well on the move, which he did with accuracy. Very straight and sound coming and going whilst moving out well around the ring.

2. Philpott’s Charterwood Category. Another sound male who moved out well. Presented a clean outline on the stack highlighted by his super dark pigment and dark glossy blanket. He has a lovely well sprung and ribbed back chest and super tail set.

OD (6, 2 abs)

1. Phillips & Keyte’s Lanesend Segenhoe JW Sh.CM. Having judged this lovely boy a number of times now, he never ceases to impress. His verve around the ring and love for showing exudes, and with his skilled handler they are so at one with each other. He has a charming masculine head whilst not overdone or coarse. He has a nice lay back of shoulder, short coupling and strong muscle tone. Considered for top honours.

2. Hill’s Donay Fraser JW. Even though a different type to 1, he pushed hard for 1st. Another male of top quality. Stronger head with a good length of neck, well ribbed back and spring. Slightly longer cast than 1 enabling plenty of ground coverage on the move.

VetD (4, 2 abs)

1. Roderick’s Barterhound Garrison. Tan and white male with a super clean lines and kind gentle expression. Not over done in any way. Moved out well and with neat and accurate footfalls. BVD.

2. McBain & Steven’s Bondlea Layman. Larger mould of hound who presents a pleasing picture both on the stack and on the move. Lovely arched neck and deep chest with excellent return of rib and bend of stifle. Powered enthusiastically around the ring with drive and purpose.

VinD (1, 0 abs)

1. Haylock’s Gemark Thyme Gentleman. This mature lad really put his all in today. A gentle and mild mannered head piece with a wonderful expression and soft eye. Nicely angulated front and back with a good depth of chest. Lovely muscle tone for his age. Moved out well.

SpBD (1, 0 abs)

1. Martin’s Charterwood Character. 2nd in YD.

SpOWD (2, 0 abs)

1. McBain & Steven’s Bondlea Layman. 2nd in VetD.

2. Haylock’s Gemark Thyme Gentleman. 1st in VinD.

MPB (6, 0 abs)

1. Havard’s Annavah Lady Gaga. A well-presented bitch who is so typical of this kennel. She has a beautiful head and expression. Lovely long reaching neck and level topline. Well-set tail and adequate muscle tone for her age. She moved out well and cleanest front action of the class. Stepped up a gear in the bitch challenge really finding her stride. BPB.

2. Ayres-Cousins Viracocha Onya Marks. Super petite young bitch with the darkest of blankets and pigment. Excellent head piece and nice long leathers. Short loin and super bend of stifle. Moved out well.

PB (4, 1 abs)

1. Coates Gladstyle On A Roll. This lovely feminine bitch who is so pleasing on the eye with a super outline. Excellent length of neck and well laid back shoulder. Super sound front and free stride around the ring. She pushed MPB winner hard in the challenge for BPB, I just felt she was looking a little lean in comparison and not quite the finished picture. This I am sure will come as she grows and matures with age.

2. Ayres-Cousins Viracocha Onya Marks. 2nd in MPB.

JB (7, 2 abs)

1. Henningsson-Dundas’ Julemark Ariadne. Topping two lovely young ladies; this very smart tan and white bitch who presents a pleasing outline on the stack and carried herself so well on the move. She has a wonderful return of upper arm and sits so comfortably over her front legs. This was evident on the move and has such excellent clean and purposeful movement. Very sound coming and going. Considered for top honours.

2. Peak’s Bayard Never Ending Story. Another super sound bitch with an ultra-feminine head. Well laid back should and well bent stifle. She had excellent bone and condition which many of the presented bitches today were lacking. She powered around the ring with super reach and drive. Being ever so picky between these two lovely girls, I simply preferred the front construction and foreface of 1.

YB (5, 0 abs)

1. Philpott’s Charterwood Golden Gem. Super tan and white girl of moderate size and substance. Very clean lines and excellent bone appropriate for her frame. Short in loin. Carried her level topline well on the move and which she did with plenty of verve and enthusiasm.

2. Taylor’s Deaconfield Keepsake. Tri coloured litter sister to Kingcraft, winner of YD. Feminine expressive head with nice long leathers. Deep brisket and well ribbed back. In hard condition. Moved out well. Preferred the front of 1 coming on.

NB (4, 0 abs)

1. Ayres-Cousins Viracocha Onya Marks. 2nd in MPB.

2. Dawson & Goodall’s Evalux Cashmere Upon Rundle (Imp IT). Very pretty young 7 month old tan and white bitch with the most expressive of heads. Lovely long and graceful leathers with an arching neck flowing into a well angulated front with equally matching quarters. Plenty of time on her hands to mature and settle into her flowing movement.

PGB (3, 1 abs)

1. Wright & Mitchell’s Huntshill Teasel. Litter sister to Tornado, winner of LD. Similar qualities of her brother, especially her well angled front and great return of upper arm. Good tail set and carries her stern well on the go round. Accurately placed front feet coming and going. Just wished for a little more enthusiasm on the move.

2. McBain & Stevens Blitzlilie Winter is Coming. Dark tri girl of heavier proportions. Love her front construction and how clean she was coming and going. Lovely bend of stifle and hocks well let down.

LB (14, 3 abs)

1. Mead’s Rosroden Cherry Kisses. There is no denying the quality picture this bitch presents on the stack. Her outline so classic of her type and correct construction. For me today I felt her qualities were plentiful and for that I could not deny her this class win. She has a delightful head and neck flowing into a short coupled topline with ideal tail set. Tight feet and excellent bone. Covered plenty of ground on the go around.

2. Dawson & Goodall & Harrison’s Rundle Going for Gold. Nicely proportioned tan and white bitch in excellent condition. Good length of upper arm and tight shoulders placed well under her frame. Super quarters. Plenty of ground coverage with reach and drive. Wonderfully handled by her young handler today.

OB (7, 2 abs)

1. Brown’s Raimex Reed Bunting. What a beautiful head this girl has matured into since I last judged her as a minor puppy; an expression to die. Since judging her she has greatly improved especially her carriage on the move and how well she covers the ground. Super long neck and laid back shoulder. Well-muscled quarters and tight, well knuckled feet.

2. Philpott’s Charterwood Fantasy Island. Very sound moving tan and white bitch in hard condition. The pigment of this girls was a little lacking today and portrayed a slightly plainer expression. Great topline and well defined quarters. Really loved this girls movement on both up and down and on the go around which she did soundly and with purpose. Preferred the shoulder and lay-back of 1.

VetB (6, 0 abs)

What a fabulous class this was, just delightful.

1. Peak’s Ch Bayard Make Amends. Not the smallest of girls, but what beautiful moderately proportioned bitch she is. Running my hands over the this girl really gave me a lesson in construction today. She has a super soft head with dark pigment and appealing eye. Super arch of neck leading into well angulated shoulders. She was nicely ribbed back with a short loin and perfectly set tail. Superb muscle tone in her well bent quarters which she used with delight when moving. She did not put a foot wrong. Pleased to award her top honours today. BB & BIS & BVIS.

2. Havard’s Ch Annavah Ginny. Pushing 1 hard all the way this dark blanket tri bitch was another of excellent quality. Darkest of pigment outlining her mild and appealing eyes. Long leathers set on correctly. Excellent length of neck and well sprung ribs. In super hard condition and superb texture of coat. Moving with a sound reach and drive around the ring, she could go all day. Splitting hairs; just preferred the hind action of 1 when on the move. RBB.

VinB (6, 0 abs)

1. Roderick’s Barterhound Razzle. This girl had some oomph today really charging around the ring like she owned it. Not showing her age at all, her head was charming with lovely flewed lips and chiselling leathers. Full body with a well sprung rib and well set stern, which she used enthusiastically.

2. Henningsson-Dundas’ Ch Julemark Hussy. What a delight this mature lady was today, she really is a credit to her owners showing with verve, especially for her 14 years. Her balanced construction was superb and really had the most wonderful front and back angles. Not the leg length of 1.

SpBB (5, 1 abs)

1. Leader’s Rosrodens Aphrodite. Very tidy broken tri bitch with nothing overdone. Pretty headpiece, expressive eyes and clean neck line. Well ribbed back. Super tail set and carriage. Moved out well.

2. Brownlow’s Bellvalley Dunnit. Sturdy bitch of a larger mould. Great depth of chest and well-sprung rib. Super bone and tight feet. Covered plenty of ground. Preferred the head and outline of 1.

SpOWB (4, 1 abs)

1. McBain & Steven’s Redcap Bella Sorella JW Sh.CM. Faded tri bitch of 6 years. Nice reach of neck flowing nicely to her level topline. Excellent bend of stifle and well defined second thigh. Very clean movement fore and aft.

2. Ambridge’s Tiger Lilly Blossom. Rangy tan and white bitch of good proportions. Great reach of neck and length of upper arm. Well ribbed back and good bend of stifle. Covered plenty of ground on the move.

Judge: SALLY PRECEY