Yorkshire Afghan Hound Society

Yorkshire Afghan Hound Society Open Show 06/04/2929

Thank you so much for the YHAS for inviting me to judge my first Breed Open Show . I was

 delighted with the quality of hounds on the day . My BIS and RBIS were two lovely examples of the breed and I had some lovely puppies to judge which is great for the future of the breed . I know how much time and effort it takes to present your dogs and appreciate your

 entries . 

BEST IN SHOW. SAXONMILL MIRROR MIRROR

RESERVE BEST IN SHOW - GARAMOND CLOUDBERRY FOR TOKANDO

BEST OPPOSITE SEX - GARAMOND CLOUDBERRY FOR TOKANDO

BEST PUPPY IN SHOW - ZANDAHAR XCLUSIVELY FOR FINIX

RESERVE BEST PUPPY IN SHOW - DRISHAUN FAIR AS A LILY

 Veteran Dog or Bitch (0)

Minor Puppy Dog  (0)

Puppy Dog (5/ 1 abs)

1st. Lancashire & O’Donnell DRISHAUN FAIR AS A LILY 

Cream dog who on the day was the most together of the puppies , he presented a balanced outline stood , good length to his neck , decent return of upper arm and layback of shoulders , his rear quarters are well angulated and on the move he held his topline at all times and moved easily round the ring , great length to his stride . Shown in lovely muscular condition. BPD 

2nd.Thompson DRISHAUN THE VAMPIRE LILY VIA GOTHIKA

 Litter brother to 1st black masked gold who is more masculine in head with a strong under jaw but not as together as his brother at this moment . He has a strong front assembly and he is deep through his rib cage just a little untidy behind today on the move not using his hocks as well as 1

3rd.Lancashire & O’Donnell DRISHAUN PICTURES OF LILY

Res Hurl , Nisbet & Forrester . ZANDAHAR XCUSE ME MISTER 

Junior Dog.  (2)

1st.Lancashire & O’Donnell DRISHAUN PICTURES OF LILY

Gold male of lovely type , he is very houndy and will take more time to mature than his brothers , dark correct eye shape , loved his head , he had a strong top line and prominent pin bones . He is in good muscular condition but wasn’t as confident on the move today he began to settle in this class .  

2nd.Lancashire & O’Donnell DRISHAUN STAR AMONG LILIES

Brindle dog who is at the funny stage at the moment , not the length of neck or angles of the others . Dark eye of correct shape . Steady on the move . 

Yearling Dog. (1)

1st.Mullen & Smith NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE DE HILLSBURY (Imp.Fra),Domino Male long and lean head , with slight stop , dark eye , neck could be longer but he moved easily and covered the ground raising his ringed tail correctly . Just needs to get together with his handler. 

Maiden Dog. (1/abs)

Novice Dog.  (3/ 1 abs)

1st.Lancashire & O’Donnell DRISHAUN THE VAMPIRE LILY VIA GOTHIKA 2nd in Puppy 

2nd. Hurl , Nisbet & Forrester ZANDAHAR XCUSE ME MISTER

Brindle dog , he was rather a handful today , didn’t help his handler on the move at all . He is a lovely type , masculine head , dark eye and good underjaw . Deep through his chests and well 

ribbed back but still only a puppy and was just behaving as one today . He found it difficult on the mats to get going and needs a bigger ring as he looks to have a big stride . 

Graduate Dog.  (2)

1st.Blessington BONDOR MIDAS TOUCH.

Brindle dog who is well made , attractive head , long and lean and dark eye with good chiselling , decent layback of shoulder and long upper arm , He is a bit sluggish on the move lacking animation . Presented in good coat of correct texture . 

2nd. Mullin& Smith NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE DE HILLSBURY (IMP.FRA)

1st in Yearling 

Post Graduate Dog  (1)

1st .Cullin KHAMIS  AEQUITAS AT EWEYISSKA 

 Elegant , Cream dog with long neck , long sloping layback of shoulder and return of

 upper arm , level topline and prominent pin bones . Moved well enough covering the ground with a good open side gait . Presented and handled very well . 

Class 10. Limit Dog.  (1)

1st.Winter PASHTARI LORD TENNYSON TOKANDO JW 

Black & silver dog, who is very nice to go over , masculine chiselled head with dark eye , long muscular neck, strong level top line ,short loin , balanced front and rear angles he stands on big feet and on the move he covers the ground easily raising his ringed tail . He was shown in lovely coat of good condition , he is a lovely young dog and only lost out to the more mature open dog . RBD 

Open Dog. ( 3)

1st. Winter GARAMOND CLOUDBERRY FOR TOKANDO 

Black / Brindle dog whom I like very much , lovely leg to body proportion , when you go over him everything just flows , refined head , long & lean , strong under jaw , dark eye , lovely expression , muscular angulated rear quarters which he uses well on the move to cover the ground easily with great style holding his topline at all times . He was shown in good coat of correct texture . Delighted to award him Best Dog only lost out to the Bitch , who was on top form today . 

2nd.Cullin SYRDARYA TOFFY POP AT EWEYISSKA

Brindle dog who is so well made , chiselled head , dark triangle eye , good length to foreface ,

  decent length to neck , long sloping shoulder and return of upper arm , level topline and correct fall away . He moved well today and looked at one with his handler . 

3rd.Bloor PASHTARI   LORD BYRON

Minor Puppy Bitch (2/ 1 abs)

1st. Nisbet & Forrester PRAMYA HOT BUT NOT BLONDE AT FINIX (Imp. Fin) (AW1)

Black & silver 6 months old baby , who is very feminine with a pretty head , dark eye, long neck and good forechest . Long from hip to hock and short hocks . Shown in lovely condition. She was very happy on the move . Little loose in front but she is only a baby and will tighten up as she matures 

Puppy Bitch. (6/ 2abs)

1st.Nisbet & Forrester ZANDAHAR XCLUSIVELY FOR FINIX 

Black and Tan mature puppy , who is very well balanced , she presents a lovely outline stacked . Dark eye and good length to foreface .Strong level topline , well muscled angulated rear quarters , great style on the move for one so young . She moves with confidence at one with her handler . 

Delighted to award her BPB then BPIS 

2nd. O’Donnell DRISHAUN FAITH IS LIKE A LILY FOR JAVIDAN

Brindle bitch , who is well made and presents a balanced picture stacked . Very pretty head with good expression . Long sloping shoulder and good return of upper arm . She was shown in great muscular condition and moved well round the ring showing a nice spring to her action . 

3rd.Lancashire & O’Donnell DRISHAUN DON’T GILD THE LILY

Res.Charlton DRISHAUN LILY AMONG THORNS AT NYANZA

Junior Bitch   (3)

1st. Nisbet & Forrester ZANDAHAR XCLUSIVELY FOR FINIX

1st in puppy 

2nd.Lancashire & O’Donnell DRISHAUN SAY SHE AIN’T GAZON

Really liked this puppy , she caught my eye but she wasn’t making it easy for her handler but she is very houndy , feminine but with substance . I am sure when she settles and matures she will do well . Shown is super muscular condition . She has a long stride but struggles to control it at the moment . 

3rd.Lancashire & O’Donnell DRISHAUN CONSIDER THE LILY

Yearling Bitch.  (1/abs)

Maiden Bitch (0)

Novice Bitch  (2)

1st O’Donnell .DRISHAUN FAITH IS LIKE A LILY FOR JAVIDAN

2nd in puppy 

2nd.Lancashire & O’Donnell DRISHAUN CONSIDER THE LILY

Brindle puppy who was not as confident as her litter sister a lot of the same attributes but did not move with the same style but only a baby so hopefully her confidence will grow 

Class 18. Graduate. (0)

Class 19. Post Graduate Bitch.  (1)

1st.Bloor PASHTARI   LADY CAVENDISH  JW 

Very feminine bitch with a classic chiselled head , good forechest and depth of chest . Long sloping shoulder and return of upper arm . Well angulated rear quarters and large feet . She is lovely to watch on the move . She has reach and drive and covers the ground easily RBB 

Limit Bitch.  (2)

1st Hall SAXONMILL MIRROR MIRROR 

My star , she is an Afghan , she is so feminine but great strength and refinement. She has the 

darkest of eyes and looks straight through you . Great forechest and spring of rib . Short and strong in the loin . Level topline that was held at all times . Rear quarters muscular and angulated . You put that all together and she moves just as she should covering the ground with great style , head held high and moving with purpose .Shown in lovely coat and super condition. 

 Delighted to award her BB then BIS , beating one of my favourite dogs . 

2nd.Lockett- Davies RHAZMAKH THYME ‘N’ TYDE.

 Taller brindle bitch who has a lovely chiselled head with dark eye and nice expression . Level topline , good fall away & ringed tail . She moved well covering the ground with a open side gait . Lovely coat and shown and handled really well . 

Open Bitch.  (0)

Judge Tania Gardner ( Danwish )