Hound Association

Hound Association

CIRNECO DELL' ETNA

17th July 2021

Judge: Mrs Jane Eyeington

I would like to thank the Hound Association for their kind invitation to judge. It was a real pleasure to be able to judge this super breed again, which I found to be in good shape. Congratulations to all the exhibitors for staying upright in the blistering heat! Very much enjoyed my time spent with this lovely breed, so thank you for entering and hope you have all recovered

BEST OF BREED : 474 FARLEIGH, Mrs M & MCDONNELL, Mrs D Kinabula's Amoretta At Triquetra

Best Dog : 475 FARLEIGH, Mrs M & MCDONNELL, Mrs D Kinabula's Milano With Triquetra

Res Best Dog : 473 DIDIO, Miss M V Kinabula Forlani Of Kushka

Best Bitch : 474 FARLEIGH, Mrs M & MCDONNELL, Mrs D Kinabula's Amoretta At Triquetra

Res Best Bitch : 478 FARLEIGH, Mrs M & MCDONNELL, Mrs D Colisto's Severina

Best Puppy : 476 FARLEIGH, Mrs M & MCDONNELL, Mrs D Duca Del Gelso Bianco

Best Veteran : 483 TAYLOR, Mrs J Int Ch Ir Ch Hadranensis Arena Over Teyora

Class 157 PD (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 476 FARLEIGH, Mrs M & MCDONNELL, Mrs D Duca Del Gelso Bianco

Cracking start to the day, lovely 11 month old dog quite eye catching and shapely for one so young. Proving to be a bit of an old hand at this showing lark already, as he showed to advantage his square outline with an alert attitude. He has a well proportioned head, with good length, narrow and chiselled, eye still to darken a little more, well held ears. Clean neck flowing into a firm topline. Good depth to the brisket for age. Holding a lovely outline on the move, parallel behind a little loose at present in front, but a delight to watch - BP

Class 158 JD (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 489 WARREN, Mrs J & WARREN, Mr L Silvento Orpheus For Shantih (Imp UKR)

14 month old dog, a little unsure to start with, but soon settled. Found him to be of a pleasing overall size, and a shapely outline in profile. His head is nicely balanced with a good length to the foreface, and with parallel planes. Eye of the correct oval shape, prefer the ears to be set a fraction higher. Holding a lovely firm topline both stood and on the move. Liked his depth, chest is down to the elbow with a pleasing spring to the ribs. Today moving a tad close behind, but holding a lovely outline when moving in profile

Class 159 YD NO ENTRIES

Class 160 SBD NO ENTRIES

Class 161 PGD (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 479 HILL, Mrs & Mr J Silvento Mars To Fielgar

3 year old dog, keen, alert and raring to go. Giving the impression of being athletic, elegant but with strength. Liked his size, but a little longer cast in the body. He has a clean cut skull, with good length and balance, using his well placed ears. He has a thoughtful expression from those oval eyes. Nicely sprung ribs, and a gentle tuck up. Strong hindquarters which he put to good use on the move, with lovely width and drive from the rear

Class 162 LD (3 Entries) Abs: 3

Class 163 OD (4 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 475 FARLEIGH, Mrs M & MCDONNELL, Mrs D Kinabula's Milano With Triquetra

Lovely 2 year old dog, one I have seen before, and who has matured into a most appealing example of the breed. He has a presence about him, a regal bearing in his manner. Looked a picture on the stack, attentive and alert. He has a quality head, balanced with good length, lean and with flat cheeks, oval eye that tones with the coat colour, and erect ears. Muscular neck flowing into a firm and well held topline. Muscular hindquarters. Moving out with a springy trot and being true in all directions – BD & BOS

2nd: 473 DIDIO, Miss M V Kinabula Forlani Of Kushka

Mature 6 year old dog, shown in lovely condition. Lots to like on this boy, nothing is overdone. Just right for size and balance. In outline he has the desired square silhouette, robust yet a masculine elegance. His head is appealing with all the qualities, correct narrowness, lean, parallel planes, and tight lipped. Those oval eyes and erect ears giving the distinctive expression. Topline firm, chest well developed, with a gentle underline. Moderate in angulation fore and aft. Moving out with a brisk stride - RBD

3rd: 490 WOLSTENHOLME, Miss C & MOUGHTON, miss D & CONNATTY Kinabula's Troika At Dekris

Class 164 VD (1 Entries) Abs: 1

Class 165 PB NO ENTRIES

Class 166 JB (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 477 FARLEIGH, Mrs M & MCDONNELL, Mrs D Silvento Olympias

14 month old bitch, and a real character, she has a cheeky look to her. She has a little more range to her outline at present, slightly longer cast as she is still needing to drop into herself. Lovely head, well shaped, with length to the foreface, erect and mobile ears. Muscular neck, enough depth for her age, nicely boned limbs, holding a firm topline, moderate angulation. Controlled easy action with drive on the move

2nd: 482 TAYLOR, Mrs J Teyora Wandering Star

It was such a shame this bitch did not want to be gone over today. She has many fine attributes. Liked her compact outline, being square in profile. Very typy head, well placed ears. Neck smoothly running into her topline, good depth to the brisket. On the move her worries were forgotten, using her strong wide hindquarters to good effect, whilst holding her shape

Class 167 YB NO ENTRIES

Class 168 SBB NO ENTRIES

Class 169 PGB (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 478 FARLEIGH, Mrs M & MCDONNELL, Mrs D Colisto's Severina

A very smart 14 month old bitch, just right for size and balance. Thought her to have lovely body lines, and not overdone in anyway, perhaps be a little less well covered. She has such feminine elegance yet has substance and looks robust. Square when stood in profile presenting a typical outline. With a pleasing head, lean with good balance, lovely oval eye toning well with her coat colour, to be picky the ears could be a fraction higher set. Muscular neck, nicely filled in forechest and straight forelimbs onto well knuckled feet. Well held topline, and broad hindquarters. She moves to show herself off to advantage – RBB

Class 170 LB (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 484 TAYLOR, Mrs J Teyora Nara

Inquisitive nature of this 4 year old bitch was so endearing. She is shapely just slightly longer cast in her outline. Pleasing proportions to her head, lean and well chiselled. Lovely expressive eyes. Clean muscular neck, good depth to the brisket, with correct spring. At times could roach her topline. Super width to her quarters with good musculature. At one with her handler on the move

Class 171 OB (3 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 474 FARLEIGH, Mrs M & MCDONNELL, Mrs D Kinabula's Amoretta At Triquetra

Appealing 2 year old bitch, she has the most shapely silhouette when stood, lovely from all angles. She stands foursquare with harmonious proportions. Judged her as a babe, and she has come on in leaps and bounds, liked her then, love her now! So feminine and elegant in all respects, but has the desired sturdiness. Lovely head, with parallel planes, slight stop, tight lips, and those naughty but nice eyes! Her ears were always alert to all around her. Strong, slightly arch neck flows seamlessly into her topline. Well formed ribcage with good depth. Strong but slender limbs, hindquarters showing moderate bend of stifle with good width to the thigh. Moving with such precise and powerful steps – BB & BOB

2nd: 471 AYLING, Mrs P A Hadranensis Cher (Imp)

Another lovely bitch, 4 years old and looking in super condition. Think she was feeling the heat today, which was a real shame as I liked her a lot. She has so many lovely qualities. She is of a lovely overall size and shape. Showing such balance and grace to her outline. Today at times losing her topline when stood. Liked her head piece, very proportionate, with the correct planes. Had a cheeky expression from her well used ears. Strong neck, chest let down to the elbow and nicely boned limbs. Smooth and gradual tuck up, leading to her strong muscular quarters. Deciding to be awkward on the move and pace all the way. Showing positive footfall for those moments when not pacing

3rd: 480 HILL, Mrs & Mr J Hadranensis Dory Fielgar (imp IT)

Class 172 VB (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 483 TAYLOR, Mrs J Int Ch Ir Ch Hadranensis Arena Over Teyora

Showing the athletic nature of this breed, at nearly 8 years old did not bat an eyelid when jumping on the table to be gone over. Thought her to be elegant and athletic, but robust with the desired strength. Her head is feminine, with balanced planes. Well set on ears, lovely eye shape and colour. Good depth to the ribcage, holding a firm topline with pleasing muscular hindquarters. Shown in good condition and at one with the handler. Moving out true and with enthusiasm - VB