Birmingham Dog Show Society Ltd

Birmingham NationalCh Show 25th Sept 2021

Basset Fauve de Bretagne

MPD (1)

1). Blevins & Revens. Blevwill Aptitude

Very,very “raw” puppy of 6 mths, @ present is sparsely coated with super red-wheaten coat of harsh texture, is pleasing in head & dark eye, overall balance & proportions are good, really needs putting away until he has filled his front & matured in body/bone, brisk free mover.

PD (1,1)

LD (2)

1). Wederell. Rangali Jedi Master He Is

Handsomely headed 2yr harsh coated red-wheaten, strong jaw, dark eye, required shorter neck, well angulated in both fore/hindquarters, well filled forechest, well ribbed back, level topline, well set stern, in firm muscular condition, short hocks, strong bone, would prefer straighter forelegs, brisk free mover, could be tidier in front action.

2). Jones & Gregg. Wratthembray Mr Tod

Another handsome chap, 3yr light wheaten of softer texture, has a pleasing head shape with strong muzzle, nicely draped leathers, slightly longer in neck than 1, well sprung ribbing carried well back, firm in topline, preferred the forechest and angulation of 1, brisk mover.

OD (4,1)

1). Leech & Leech. Ch & Ir Ch Gavelkind Conquistador By Jamchala. ResCC

This 6yr light-wheaten presents a firm balanced outline, I see we have met previously @ Southern Counties 2018,where he stood 3rd.He has certainly improved with age. Liked his head shape, with level planes, dark eye, strong muzzle, nicely draped leathers, well angulated, well filled forechest, ribbing is well sprung & carried well back to firm loin, well set stern carried correctly, preferred his straighter forelegs, moved out with brisk sound action.

2). Allenby & Allenby. Ch Rangali Tigger.

Another judged previously, 5yr harsh coated ted-wheaten, a handsome hound of rugged appearance, pleases in head shape, dark eye, furled leathers, correct length of neck, strong hindquarters, preferred the forehand development of 1,& he was not so firm in his topline.

3) Int Ch. Blevwill Now Or Never.

VD (2)

1). Jones & Gregg. Multi Ch.Hibeck Pain Au Chocolat Avec Wratthembray CC & BV

Such a handsome chap, rugged in appearance with flat harsh jacket, judged him as a 8mth puppy @ Boston 2015, thought then that he must have a bright future. Now 7yrs & pleased to meet him again.

Has the size & balance I was looking for, a handsome head, eye, leathers, straight front legs, well filled front, elbows close to body, compact shape, firm in topline & well ribbed back, conformation & angulation results in true sound movement. Happy to award him the CC.

2). Leech & Leech. Ch & Ir Ch Hibeck Scooby Doo With Soletrader ShCM

Now 10 yrs, this handsome lad was BV @ Southern Counties in 2018, has balanced angulation in fore & hindquarters, well developed forechest & ribbing, pleasing headpiece if perhaps a little broad in skull, nicely draped & furled leathers, strong bone & compact feet, understandably softer in topline than when we last met, sound in movement coming on, tendency to be rather close moving away.

SBB (1)

1). Garrod. Fauveahoy Sea Shanty BSB

This 3yr harsh coated wheaten presents a pleasing outline of correct balance & proportions, has a most attractive feminine head with dark eye & furled leathers. Has a well filled forechest, deep brisket, firm level topline & good underline. Perhaps needing more hind angulation & a little less weight,

MPB (2,2)

PB (2)

1). Jones & Gregg. Wratthembray Miss Brahms. BP

Harsh coated light -wheaten of 10 mths, pleasing overall outline for size & balance,good head detail, strong jaw, parallel planes, dark eye, furled leathers, good forehand with well filled forechest, where she scored over 2, has a firm topline , well ribbed back, could benefit from more angulation in hindquarters, moved out briskly.

2). Johnson. Wildan’s Too Darn Hot

Harsh coated light-wheaten of 11 mths, pleased for height, has a lovely feminine head & expression, with dark eye & furled leathers, firm level topline, appears longer caste than 1 & @ present needs to improve in her front.

JB (3,1)

1). Jones & Jones. Laserna Fleur De Lys. ResCC

Lots to like about this 17 mth harsh coated wheaten, very attractive head properties, dark eye, lengthy furled leathers, excels in her forehand with well filled forechest & good return of upper arm, deep brisket, firm topline, she is slightly longer caste than I prefer, but you can’t have everything. Moves out with free brisk action, I was pleased to award her the Res CC

2). Allenby & Allenby. Rubis Du Domaine D’asgard Avec Rangali (Imp)

Lovely sized light -wheaten of 15 mths, feminine head, furled leathers, pleases in top & underline, has flat harsh coat, well angulated hind quarters, on todays showing preferred the front & action of 1.

PGB (3,1)

1). Jones & Gregg. Wratthembray Mabel Normand

2yr harsh coated light-wheaten, of rugged appearance, presents a balanced outline, with straighter front legs, balanced angulation, resulting in free and easy movement.

2). Cullen. Shiroblam Dream Come True

20 mth harsh coated wheaten with very attractive feminine headpiece, liked her for size, preferred the balance & action of 1.

LB (1)

1). Allenby & Allenby. Rangali Yum Yum. CC & BOB

This 2yr super harsh coated red-wheaten was a stand-out here today, just what I was looking for. Ideal for size & balance, she has a beautiful head & expression, is balanced in angulation in both fore & hindquarters, she has a well filled forechest, deep brisket & smooth underline, is firm in her topline, with well set tail.She presents a beautiful outline & carries herself so well with her brisk free movement.

Delighted to award her the CC & BOB.

OB (4,2)

1). Russell & Russell. Shiroblam Serendipity

2yr harsh coated wheaten who presents a pleasing balanced outline, attractive head/eye, pleases in top & underline, fore & hind angulation is balanced, a happy soul, moved out briskly.

2). Mochan. Basler Wisecrack

Liked the size of this 4yr harsh coated wheaten, has a very attractive headpiece, front is well filled, would prefer straighter front legs, needing more hind angulation for balance,on todays showing preferred the front & balance of 1.

Mike Caple (Judge)