Hound Association

Afghan Hounds

Houndshow 2022

judge: Mr Gavin Robertson

BEST OF BREED : 27 HITCH, Ms M & BARLEY, Mrs J Ch Zhivias Sunrise Surprise Of Zendushkas

Dog CC : 59 PARSELL, Mr G M & BEANLAND, Mrs J & PARSELL, Mrs C Agha Djari's Navajo at Harlextan (Imp) Deu

Res Dog CC : 49 MILLWARD, Miss C & MILLWARD, Miss E & RACE, Mrs L Aust Ch Tahkira Affogato

Bitch CC : 27 HITCH, Ms M & BARLEY, Mrs J Ch Zhivias Sunrise Surprise Of Zendushkas

Res Bitch CC : 28 HOUSE, Ms J & HINCHLIFFE, Mr M Ch Cloudside Sun Angel for Jodak

Best Puppy : 15 EDWARDS, Mrs S Rhajikhan Aurora

Best Veteran : 21 GRAY, Miss A UK Uk Ch Alouann Glitz n Glamour Avec Algrahart

Best Special Beginner : 11 DAVIES, Mrs K CALAMUS DUKE OF OXLAND

MPD

1st: 12 DAVIES, Mrs K RHAJIKHAN ADRASTUS TAF,

1)leggy raw pup,good length of skull along with some strength of underjaw, well proportioned dog of good substance, high set pin bones. Needs to tighten in front, low set hocks, he has carriage once he settles and gets more of a connection with his handler.

PD

1st: 12 DAVIES, Mrs K RHAJIKHAN ADRASTUS TAF

2nd: 56 NEWTON, Mrs L Shimalma Jagermeister

Another well proportioned youngster. Like 1 he needs to fill out and drop into his frame. Well placed triangular eye, masculine head, moderate neck, level back. Places his feet well when he settles on the move 

3rd: 26 THORNTON, Miss M Hills handling for Mr & Mrs K Absolute Afghan's Djibouti at Karnak (Imp Nor)

YD

1st: 60 PARSELL, Mr G M & BEANLAND, Mrs J & PARSELL, Mrs C Gezancol Never Say Never at Harlextan

Well made masculine dog, well boned, nicely made front with nice big feet,pleasing head with strength but not overdone, ok eye, good shape, drops off a little in profile but has lift and style on move , high set pin bones.

2nd: 61 BARTRAM, Mrs B Gezancol Utter Chaos At Chardara

Finer dog than 1 but also has good proportions, long balanced skull, strong neck, defined topline. Lovely lift on move with spring and good head carriage, needs to tighten in front, well bent stifles,

3rd: 34 JAMES, Mrs E & JAMES, Miss I Syrdarya Darjeeling chai of simkhan

SBD

1st: 11 DAVIES, Mrs K CALAMUS DUKE OF OXLAND

Masculine well framed dog, fraction long in body, skull of good length, nice eye, big feet. Ok back with defined hip bones, Low set hocks but a tad close in rear

2nd: 55 MULLEN, Ms R P El Roalio Keep Smiling

Finer dog than 1, lean skull, prominent occiput, prefer a better eye,straight forelegs, moderate neck, topline could be firmer on the move but he has good lift and spring on the move.

GD

1st: 51 MITCHELL, Mrs W & SMITHSON, Mr G Zandahar Xplosive Storm

He was the best shape/proportions of the class, pleasing head and eye, not overdone ,detailed topline, would prefer better carriage but has nice type , good feet and bone. 

2nd: 18 FRENCH, Ms M & FRENCH, Mr W Trust Queen Budda At Zalmeerah

well framed dog with good bone and substance , fraction longer cast than winner, Long skull, slight stop, Low set ears, muscular neck, good feet. holds backline well but is a little steep in croup. Steady mover.

3rd: 45 METCALFE, Miss P Jo-Kins Pineapples Have Peelings Too (Imp Fin)

PGD

1st: 37 LANCASHIRE, Mrs A M & O'DONNELL, Miss C & LANCASHI Drishaun Star Among Lilies JW

Well made masculine dog, fraction longer cast than ideal, masc head of good length, slight stop and nice underjaw which many lack, has good fill in front, level back with prominent pin bones, good croup and tail, loose in rear on move. Stylish mover 

2nd: 43 MCLAY, Mrs S A cloudside sun king

Well proportioned male, carrying too much weight which spoils his shape and is making him roll on the move, big feet , nice eye, ok front. Lacks carriage 

LD

1st: 59 PARSELL, Mr G M & BEANLAND, Mrs J & PARSELL, Mrs C Agha Djari's Navajo at Harlextan (Imp) Deu

This is a real stylish upstanding male who commands a second look with his aloof and dignified appearance, he is well made in front with straight forelegs and large feet, good proportions. Really like his type,Masculine head, triangular eye, detailed topline which he holds at all times, In really firm condition throughout, low set hocks. I loved the way he carries himself on move. Pleased to award him the CC which I told made him a Ch on the day, well deserved.

2nd: 48 MILLIGAN-BOTT, Mrs D & BOTT, Mr J Thendara Love It Like That JW

I also liked this dog, slightly smaller mould but still balanced and masculine, lovely shape. Pleasing head and eye, defined topline, good legs, balanced angles, just preferred carriage on winner but he places his feet well along with holding his shape.

3rd: 38 LANCASHIRE, Mrs A M & O'DONNELL, Miss C & LANCASHI Drishaun Fair As A Lily JW

OD

1st: 49 MILLWARD, Miss C & MILLWARD, Miss E & RACE, Mrs L Aust Ch Tahkira Affogato

A nice class to judge despite a variation in type. This eyecatching dog has lovely proportions, medium sized dog with substance under his coat and is very nice to go over. Long skull with well set eye of correct shape,slight stop,prominent occiput. Has fill in front with straight forelegs, good feet. Super topline with correct croup and lovely tail set and carriage, he places his feet well on the move, again holding his backline, nice type and like my CC winner in super coat and muscular condition, happy to award him the RCC.

2nd: 54 MOORE, Mr W Ch Cloudside Flash Strike JW

Lovely typey well made dog, similar shape to 1. Detailed head and expression with a lovely eye, slight stop and correct strength of jaw,well made front assembly, ok feet. just preferred topline on winner, good croup and tailset, moderate rear with low set hocks , nice carriage. Lots to like .

3rd: 4 BLOOR, Mr J & BLOOR, Mrs M Pashtari Lord Byron

VD

1st: 7 CANNON, Mrs V & CANNON, Mr & Miss J Multi Ch Calamus Mediator (Imp) Sh.CM

Masculine headed dog,Long foreface, slight stop with well paced eye, low set ears , big feet. Has strength and substance without being course, topline a bit loose but has nice carriage on move, definfed pin bones. Free moving dog.  

2nd: 9 CULLEN, Mrs T Syrdarya Toffy Pop At Eweyisska

well proportioned dog in lovely condition. Clean neck and shoulders, feet, bone and back nice. Not quite the carriage as winner, nice type.

MPB

1st: 15 EDWARDS, Mrs S Rhajikhan Aurora

This youngster caught my eye and got better as the day went on. She is feminine with good bone, exc proportions,good legs which are well under her frame, long neck,holds her shape standing and moving, with correct croup. great carriage and style on the move along with being so collected for a baby. Nice type with a bright future ahead. 

2nd: 68 TANNER, Mrs S A & TANNER, MR D RHAJIKHAN ATHENA OF ALEYAZAR

nice baby, similar in shape and proportions, just not as collected right now. Front nicely under body. Liked her head piece,Low set hocks. Bit flat in croup, nice to see she was littermate to winner, she is a tad bigger. She put on a better performance in the next class and was more settled. 2 nice pups.

3rd: 24 GUNN, Ms C & CANNON, Mrs V Karagez Kartina Maslom at Zushkhan (Imp)

 PB

1st: 68 TANNER, Mrs S A & TANNER, MR D RHAJIKHAN ATHENA OF ALEYAZAR

2nd: 52 MITCHELL, Mrs W & THORNTON, Mrs B & SMITHSON, Mr G Absolute Afghan's at Karnak NAF TAF

nicely made bitch with front nicely under her body,shade longer cast than 1, good skull with well placed triangular eye, level back,very collected on the move with good croup, low set hocks 

3rd: 16 FISHER, Mr I R & FISHER, Mrs M SHIMALMA CAMPARI GOES TO IFMARAF

JB

1st: 19 GILBERT, Mr R Altside Hot As Hell At Affietar

Eye catching collected bitch,a bit lower stationed, but liked her carriage with head and tail carried proudly, detailed head, good front, big feet, ok croup. Nice rear in firm condition.

2nd: 47 MILLIGAN-BOTT, Mrs D & BOTT, Mr J Medawlark Attitude Is Key The Wones Thendara(imp.R

A feminine headed bitch with good skill, eye and low set ears. A shade longer in body,form topline, moderate balanced angles with low set hocks, not 100% settled on the move but places her feet well, like 1 in super condition, will improve with time and maturity.

3rd: 3 BEAVON, Mr L Altside hot gossip

YB

1st: 31 HUGHES, Mrs G & HUGHES, Mr. C & LUTY, Mr. P Gezancol Fallen From Grace

A really lovely primitive looking bitch, super shape and proportions. Lean skull, slight stop, correct eye,Detailed topline with defined pin bones,big feet, good shoulders, lovely type, she pushed hard for top honours but in challenge she didn’t carry herself as well as in class, but im sure she will have her day..

2nd: 40 LANCASHIRE, Mrs A M & O'DONNELL, Miss C & LANCASHI Syrdarya Ceylon Chai Drishaun

 well made slightly bitch than 1, nice length of skull, moderate neck with good front, level topline, Steady mover just preferred the carriage of winner.

SBB

1st: 44 MEDLEY, Mrs J E Altside She's Hot

detailed headpiece , moderate neck, straight forelegs with large feet,not overly confident on the move to begin with, once settled goes ok,well proportioned but a little soft in topline 

2nd: 22 GRAY, Mrs E A Sumakandi stargazer lily

taller stationed bitch, pleasing head with correct eye placement, preferred shoulders on 1, ok bone and feet. Also could have a firmer topline.

GB

1st: 62 PHILLIPS, Mr N & SMITH, Mrs J Karagez Curtain Call Zhaqqari

eye catching blk bitch, eye could be better, good bone and feet, moderate size, well balanced with defined pin bones. Excellent muscletone. Fraction soft in topline but pulls herself together well on the move. 

2nd: 14 DOWNES, Mrs H & DOWNES, Mr R S's super star de Zorba specially for you (imp)

lovely head and exp. leggy bitch with good proportions, low set hocks , soft in backline. Prefer better carriage on the move but has nice parts to her with breed type .

3rd: 40 LANCASHIRE, Mrs A M & O'DONNELL, Miss C & Lancashire Syrdarya Ceylon Chai Drishaun

PGB

1st: 53 MOORE, Mr W Cloudside Flamenco (ai)

nice class of 3 good bitches, lovely detailed head and skull with nice eye. Excellent shape with well made front assembly, good neck, firm topline, a fraction flat in croup, nice type, ideally like a bit more animation on the move but she does have a light action.

2nd: 50 MILLWARD, Miss E & RACE, Mrs L & MILLWARD, Ms C Calahorra Moonlite N Dreams of Tico at Alouann (Im

quality bitch, feminine throughout, good back and croup, moderate balanced angles, low set hocks,in lovely coat and muscle condition, postive mover.

3rd: 10 CULLEN, Mrs T Cloudside Sevillana At Eweyisska (Ai)

LB

1st: 65 RHODES, Mrs S M & SHAVERNEVA, Ms M Shadowfax Threepenny Opera JW

lovely well made bitch, up to size. super head and exp, eye,strong neck, straight forelegs with good size feet, very balanced and collected with lovely carriage and style on the move,good breed type.In firm condition 

2nd: 58 O'DONNELL, Miss L & O'DONNELL, Ms C Drishaun Faith Is Like A Lily For Javidan JW

well made bitch with good proportions, eye, skull and neck set good. Just preferred carriage on move of winner. Pin bones and croup good, different type to 1 but I still like her with the qualities she has. 

3rd: 70 WAGGETT, Mrs B & WILKINSON, Mr I & WILKINSON, Mrs Saxonmill Kiss Bang Bang Clenagh JW

OB

1st: 27 HITCH, Ms M & BARLEY, Mrs J Ch Zhivias Sunrise Surprise Of Zendushkas

Classes like this is what makes judging enjoyable when you get to go over good dogs and place them in order of merit, this bitch who i had previously given RCC was really in top form today, she is so well put together, totally feminine and balanced that oozes breed type, beautiful head piece, good neck and front assembly, she places her feet so well on the move as well as having that real dignified look when she stands naturally foursquare. Happy to award her the CC and BOB.

2nd: 28 HOUSE, Ms J & HINCHLIFFE, Mr M Ch Cloudside Sun Angel for Jodak

Much of what I said on the winner applies to this bitch, bit of a bigger frame to her but equally as balanced and feminine as well as being totally balanced and collected, low set hocks. Holds her shape at all times and has lovely carriage on the move . Nice type . More than worthy Ch and unfortunate to come up against the class winner. RCC.

3rd: 23 GUNN, Ms C & CANNON, Mrs V Int Ch Lux Ch Amal Salang Hey I'm The Star At Zush

VB

1st: 21 GRAY, Miss A UK Uk Ch Alouann Glitz n Glamour Avec Algrahart

 This quality typey but has stood alone in the class but she is a lovely example of the breed, super shape with good leg length, detailed topline,with nice croup and tail set, i liked her style and carriage and she does not look or show like a veteran. In lovely condition and still very competitive.