• Show Date: 01/09/2023
  • Show Type: Championship Show
  • Judged by: Gavin Robertson Contact Judge
  • Published Date: 03/09/2023

City Of Birmingham Canine Association

Breed: Irish Wolfhound
Judge: Mr G Robertson BEST OF BREED : 2168 HEATHER, Miss W Ch Whiteorchard Ad Astra JW Dog CC : 2170 PASK, Mrs P A & PASK, Mr P V Baronglen The Nobleman (A.I) JW - CC Res Dog CC : 2172 REEVES, Mr & Mrs Don & Wendy Whiteorchard Arcturus - RCC Bitch CC : 2168 HEATHER, Miss W Ch Whiteorchard Ad Astra JW Res Bitch CC : 2149 AMOO, Mr C & Mrs J Sade Prelude AI Best Puppy : 2193 TEBBUTT, Mrs D Caredig Mafioso Best Veteran : 2164 GRIMWOOD, Mrs Julie & GRIMWOOD, Mr Anthony & GRIMW BONAFORTES MELDREW Best Junior : 2149 AMOO, Mr C & Mrs J Sade Prelude AI Best Special Beginner : 2164 GRIMWOOD, Mrs Julie & GRIMWOOD, Mr Anthony & GRIMW BONAFORTES MELDREW Class 1029 SBD (1 Entries) Abs: 0 1st: 2166 GUNTRIP, Mr Peter BRACHAN GIORNO DI NATALE Masculine strong dog, head of good length, dark oval eye, moderate neck. Ok chest Ribs extend well back, a little wide in front,could have stronger rear, harsh coat,good croup and tail, Steady profile mover but prefer better head carriage Class 1030 VD (2 Entries) Abs: 0 1st: 2164 GRIMWOOD, Mrs Julie & GRIMWOOD, Mr Anthony & GRIMW BONAFORTES MELDREW powerful strong boned wheaten dog, has strength to muzzle, slight stop with dark oval eye, neat rose like ears, muscular neck,large, round feet, prefer shorter nails, deep chest, with well developed ribs, curvyoutline, super coat, steady mover 2nd: 2169 HOOPER, Ms Jo BARACHOIS PAPERBACK WRITER taller and slightly lighter framed than1, balanced skull with equal head proportions,ok ears, prefer darker eye, straight forelegs . Moderate balanced angles, tail of good length, preferred front and substance on 1 Class 1031 PD (4 Entries) Abs: 1 1st: 2193 TEBBUTT, Mrs D Caredig Mafioso very smart youngster, clean outline with lovely balance and proportions, strong bone, has length to his skull, strength in foreface. Long arched neck with front nicely under body, excellent feet, super body, arched loin, loved his profile movement , needs to tighten ring front a little but a quality collected youngster with lovely breed type, one to watch. BP 2nd: 2156 CALLOW, Mrs J P Conmeryl Gabriel Oak finer boned dog than 1 but has good length of leg, straight forelegs, neat ears , good feet, still to drop in chest, low set hocks, once he gets into his stride he is agile and active, more immature than 1 but lots of nice qualities 3rd: 2176 SALES, mr John Francistown Billy Class 1032 JD (2 Entries) Abs: 0 1st: 2181 SHARRATT, Mrs Kate Lynelouper Lynedene Laddie nicely proportioned dog, still needs to develop but shape and type is there, good length of head with equal proportions, dark oval eye, ok ears. Strong neck, exc straight forelegs, still to fill out in chest., belly well tucked up. Low set hocks, harsh coat, curvy outline in profile which he holds on move, 2nd: 2182 SHEPPARD, Mrs Caroline & WEBB, Miss Kim Killoughery Mission Two for Inkleyboys smaller framed dog, pleasing head and eye, arched neck, needs to develop in chest, good leg length, a little flat in topline and prefer not such a steep croup, moderate rear, free mover, prefer more of him Class 1033 PGD (4 Entries) Abs: 2 1st: 2195 TIMMINS, Ms Jean Wolfhouse Grizzly nicely balanced dog neat rose like ears, eye could be darker, well developed chest, ribs of good length, clean outline with gentle curves, strong rear, free mover in profile 2nd: 2150 BOSMAN-VAN ROOIJEN, Mrs H J Uptempo Benjamin v.d. Tortelduif I liked this male for his commanding appearance, masculine head of good length, straight forelegs, exc feet, lovely ribs, loin and bend of stifle, long tail, but he was not settled indoors and didn't really give his best, once he settled he is a nice mover, lovely type but they have to show so could not give him any higher. Class 1034 LD (3 Entries) Abs: 1 1st: 2170 PASK, Mrs P A & PASK, Mr P V Baronglen The Nobleman (A.I) JW - CC masculine well made dog, lovely bone and substance, ex proportions and shape with good length of legs balanced head piece with dark eyes,slight stop, moderate balanced front assembly, deep chest, curvy outline, nice tuck up, lovely footfall and holds shape on the move, nice type 2nd: 2161 DAWSON, Mrs Sandra Red Rock Canyon Of King Howard Legends At Shalico Strong well built dog, has strength in foreface, ears could be smaller, strong bone, deep chest and long ribbing. Low set hocks, super harsh coat, prefer better head carriage on move and lowers himself which spoils his shape. Class 1035 OD (4 Entries) Abs: 2 1st: 2172 REEVES, Mr & Mrs Don & Wendy Whiteorchard Arcturus - RCC 2 nice typey dogs, masaculine well proportioned dog with strength and substance but not overdone for his size, balanced skull, slight stop, ears could be smaller, clean neck,ok feet, he has super bone, feet, chest and ribbing, very free mover in profile using his rear well, lovely harsh coat in good muscular condition. 2nd: 2152 BOSMAN-VAN ROOIJEN, Mrs H J Dutch Runningjacob v.d. Tortelduif a taller more rangier dog, lovely head and eye, super long arched neck, straight forelegs , deep chest but prefer more spring of rib, clean outline, stands over more ground than 1, moderate rear, long tail, impressive side gait, just preferred substance and power of 1. Still lots to like Class 1036 GCD NO ENTRIES Class 1037 SBB (1 Entries) Abs: 0 1st: 2159 CROSSE, Mrs A T Rainster Evie Feminine bitch with well placed oval eye, could have little more strength in muzzle. Clean neck and shoulders, straight forelegs, compact feet, curvy outline, harsh coat, good size, has straight in rear quarters with low set par rally hocks. Nice condition Class 1038 VB NO ENTRIES Class 1039 PB (4 Entries) Abs: 3 1st: 2175 SALES, mr John Francistown bonnie Very collected youngster, fem detailed head, dark eyes slight stop.really good shape and proportions with good leg length and a gentle curvy outline, straight forelegs, ex feet, still to develop in body but full of potential,. Lovely sound mover, nice type and whilst I gave the male BP I thought she was a nice bitch and like him will continue to improve. Class 1040 JB (2 Entries) Abs: 0 1st: 2149 AMOO, Mr C & Mrs J Sade Prelude AI Very balanced bitch, full of breed type, has length and strength to head but still feminine, ears set well back, long arched strong neck, well made front with legs well under her frame, good length of leg,ex feet, where she comes into herself is on the move, easy and agile with great freedom holding her shape, still has to tighten in her rear but i really liked her, was told after i gave her mother a CC/BOB,and they are very similar. She has a bright future, pushed the OB, just not got the finish and maturity to her yet but that will come . RCC 2nd: 2153 BRIDGES, Mrs Barbora & BRIDGES, Mr Simon J BARRASSY FIRECRACKER (AI) Taller stationed bitch and a little more squarer in body than 1. Good length of skull, strong neck, moderate balanced angles front and back, deep chest, nice thick long tail, just preferred the proportions on 1 Class 1041 PGB (6 Entries) Abs: 2 1st: 2159 CROSSE, Mrs A T Rainster Evie SBB winner 2nd: 2163 FORRET, Mrs S J Banshee Della Bassa Pavese at Culvercrpft (Imp) It Just 19mths and still needs to fill out and develop in body. Lovely head proportions , neat ears, arched neck of good length, has good length of leg, nice tuck up, ideally like more length of body, sound mover 3rd: 2155 BRUCE, Mrs K Killoughery Talia Res: 2158 CAMPBELL-WOODFORD, Mr & Mrs K & A E Whiteorchard Adhara at Kilmacduagh VHC: Class 1042 LB (4 Entries) Abs: 0 1st: 2162 FORRET, Mrs S J Valkiria Della Bassa Pavese at Culvercroft (Imp) Mixed class, winner i like for her strength and substance without being course, well proportioned, has abalanced head piece,ears could be smaller, strong neck, good front, deep chest with nice tuck up and well angled rear, curvy outline, coat texture ok but needs stripping which will enhance her shape and make it harsher , free mover 2nd: 2178 SEVERN-KUMAR, Mrs M L Gaelmarque Etheldreda Nice honest bitch, well proportioned, slightly lighter framed than1 , clean arched neck,. Straight forelegs , long ribbing with good tuck up. Harsh coat. Ideally like more width in stifle. Free mover, close decision, just preferred substance and leg length on 1 3rd: 2174 SALES, mr John oh baby ! von der eichenkoppel Res: 2154 BRUCE, Mrs K Goldswift Leap Of Faith VHC: Class 1043 OB (9 Entries) Abs: 5 1st: 2168 HEATHER, Miss W Ch Whiteorchard Ad Astra JW Lovely honest unexaggerated bitch, she has strength and substance and whilst not the biggest of bitches she very well proportioned, clean curvy outline, super head and expression with dartk oval eyes. Deep chest, nice fill in front,excellent ribbing , well constructed throughout, curvy outline super type, she is super mover with lovely footfall. I liked her a lot and more than happy to give her CC and BOB. 2nd: 2151 BOSMAN-VAN ROOIJEN, Mrs H J Dutch RoyalMeghann v.d. Tortelduif 5yr old bitch, larger mould than 1 but still in full balance and proportions, good length of skull, neat rose ears, strong arched neck. Straight forelegs and good feet, deep chest, prefer more spring of rib, super profile mover, lots to like, in nice condition with a harsh coat all over. Well muscled, different type to winner but still a good example of the breed. 3rd: 2179 SEVERN-KUMAR, Mrs M L Gaelmarque Caroline Res: 2167 HARMER, Mr & Mrs K F & Y T Comedias it's About Liberty at Ballanroo (Swed Imp VHC: