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Northern Borzoi Association Club Ch. Show Sunday 15/09/2024

I wish to thank the NBA for inviting me to judge CCs at their Club Ch. Show. This was my first time awarding CCs in Borzoi and I wish to sincerely thank all exhibitors for the super entry. I want to congratulate the Club and committee for a thoroughly enjoyable well run show, big thanks to Roger who did an awesome job stewarding for me, as well as looking after me over the weekend, very much appreciated. The weather was kind, we had a super big ring, and I had a wonderful time judging some top class dogs.

Puppy D (5,1a)

1st Rogerson’s EVERWYCK ALPHIN. Red & White 6 month old nicely balanced puppy with excellent bone, legs and feet. Beautiful head and expression, good pigmentation, small neat ears with good bite and strong underjaw. In full glorious puppy coat. For such a youngster he had good depth of chest with plenty of heart and lung room with good tuck up. Loved his topline showing graceful curve and well balanced fallaway. Hindquarters nicely developed for age with stifles well bent. Moved very soundly keeping topline on the move. A very promising young man.

2nd Logvinenko’s LYNX FASTER THAN LIGHT OF NODOLI (IMP SWE). White & Cream of different type than 1. A lot to like about this handsome young dog. Lovely head showing nice veining and good pigmentation. Nice reach of neck onto well laid shoulders. Excellent bone, legs and feet. Firm nicely angulated hindquarters with well let down hocks. Moved very soundly, just tended to lose his topline on the move today.

3rd. Dover’s EVERWYCK GOLDEN PSAMMEAD AT KEANVER.

Junior D (1)

1st Arden’s MONTERUN STAR ACCORD. Red and white of good size and proportions. Long narrow head, small neat ears, good pigmentation, excellent bite. Long, silky, light coat. Would prefer more return of upper arm. Broad muscled back, good depth of chest, strong nicely angulated hindquarters. Moved soundly keeping topline on the move, however would prefer more free extension in front.

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Graduate Dog (2)

1st Dover’s PALAMEDEES ARIAN KHRYSOS AT KEANVER JW. An attractive White and cream male. Beautiful head, eye and expression with nice veining. Good bite and strong underjaw. Long silky coat. Nicely arched neck onto good layback of shoulder. Superb front, with good legs and feet. Correct depth of chest to elbows with plenty of heart and lung room. Good tuck up. Nicely muscled back with graceful curve of topline. Nicely developed hindquarters showing good second thigh. Stifles well bent. A very sound moving dog showing that typical extended free easy trot.  

2nd Mr P & Mrs C Raczka’s GO GO BOLSHOI CASINO ROYAL (IMP HUN). White, red and black male. I would prefer more length of leg and more reach of neck. Slightly heavy in head, I would prefer a more narrow elongated skull. Large almond shaped eyes, nice veining. In superb coat. Good tuck up. Nicely muscled back with typical curve of topline. Nicely developed well muscled hindquarters showing good second thigh. Slightly wide in front whilst moving.

Mid Limit Dog (1)

1st Mr P & Mrs C Raczka’s PRIME RUBIN CASTOR (IMP HUN). A very impressive red, white & black aristocratic male who carries himself very well. Long narrow head, large dark eyes, good veining. Small well carried ears. Excellent bite with strong underjaw. Nicely arched neck onto good layback of shoulder. Superb front, with good legs and feet. Correct depth of chest to elbows with plenty of heart and lung room. Good tuck up. Nicely muscled back with graceful curve of topline. Nicely developed hindquarters showing well developed second thigh. One of the soundest movers of the day, showing that free easy trot with good extension.  

Limit Dog (8,3a)

1st Mrs L Harvey’s ASTRAGORN ZEUS GLORY OF ALBANEILER (IMP AUS). White and sable male of superb breed type. Just WOW! THE perfect silhouette when standing. This dog really caught my eye upon entering the ring and never put a foot wrong today. A top quality, lean strong harmoniously built dog of aristocratic appearance, he has it all. Beautiful head, large dark oval eye, excellent pigmentation, good veining. Superb bite with strong underjaw. This male is so well made and just flows. He has the best of necks long slightly arched oval shaped leading into well laid shoulders, the best of fronts, super depth of chest and belly well tucked up towards the flanks. Broad muscled back, long broad nicely arched loin. The very best of hindquarters, long strong thigh well developed second thigh and short well laid down hocks. Shown in firm tip top muscular condition, in fabulous

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coat. This dog is certainly fit for function and could do his job well. His sheer beauty, balance, gracefulness and dignified elegance was a joy to behold and and I was delighted to award him CC Dog & BIS.

2nd Ms A V Conroy’s SANTERMAN THE WAY WE WERE AT ENOLAM. White & red male of excellent breed type shown today in superb coat. Beautiful head, large dark almond eye, showing nice veining and good pigmentation. Small thin well placed ears. Another nicely constructed dog of aristocratic appearance who had the best of fronts, and hindquarters. Excellent bone legs and feet. Nice depth of chest with good tuck up. Broad well muscled back with smooth arch. Another fabulous mover who kept his topline on the move.  

3rd Mr & Mrs N Edwards’ RYAZAN VELSK.  

Open Dog (3,1a)  

1st Pinkerton, Cattoni-Sarman & Allenby’s CH RYAZAN VICEROY OF RADOST AT MENGIMA. White and red male of classic breed type. In full glorious coat. Super head and eye, showing nice veining, excellent bite and strong underjaw. Small well placed ears. Good size and very nicely constructed male. Fabulous front with well laid shoulder and return of upper arm. Good depth of chest with tuck up. Nicely constructed hindquarters. Shown in superb muscular condition. The best of toplines which he kept on the move and boy could this dog move. A worthy champion and my res.CC winner today.

2nd Mr P & Mrs C Raczka’s JAMARQUI ALCHEMY ARGENT. White fawn and black. Plenty to like about this nicely balanced well made dog. Pleasing head, large dark eye. Excellent bone legs and feet. Would prefer more reach of neck. Shown in firm hard muscular condition and in superb coat. Moved well keeping topline on the move.

Special Beginners (3,1a)

1st Dover’s PALAMEDEES ARIAN KHRYSOS AT KEANVER JW.

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2nd Mr D Tomkinson’s ROSSKAJA JIM BEAN. Red fawn who was out of coat today. A very raw youngster who needs time to body up and mature. Moved well in profile.

Champion Dog (5,2a)

What a class of pure quality!

1st Pinkerton, Cattoni-Sarman’s CH/INT CH KORSAKOV RADOST POWER OF LOVE MENIGMA (IMP USA). White and cream superbly constructed male of excellent breed type, shown in full glorious coat who certainly did not show his age. Gorgeous head and eye with nice veining. Excellent pigmentation. Small nicely carried ears. Correct bite with strong underjaw. This dog was a joy to go over. Firm hard muscular condition. Everything just flowed. The best of fronts and hindquarters which enabled him to float around the ring effortlessly. Combined with his superb topline he presented the perfect package. Best Veteran in Show.

2nd Arden’s INT CH PASKOVA NIGHT WARRIOR AT GREENHAVEN. White and brindle. A quality male of good size and excellent breed type. Typical head large dark almond eye. Small well placed ears. Good bite with strong underjaw. Standing this dog has the most beautiful outline which he kept on the move. Excellent bone legs and feet. Shown in firm hard muscular condition. Moved very soundly showing that classic extended free trot. A lovely male with a bright future ahead of him. Sadly met 1 today, however, these two could change places any day. Two lovely specimens of the breed.

3rd Smettem-Minson’s CH DONSKOI ROMEO AT CHYWOON.

Veteran Bitch (2,1a)

Ms M Donnelly’s SERENEFOL AMELIA. Gorgeous 8 year old white and gold female of excellent breed type. Loved her gorgeous head and eye. Such a nicely constructed bitch with the best of fronts and hindquarters. Nicely muscled back with graceful curve of outline. Shown in superb coat in firm hard muscular condition. Lean strong and harmoniously built, with that definite aristocratic look about her. This girl can certainly move.

Puppy Bitch (2)

1st Clare’s RYAZAN ULYSSA. White and cream. Top quality puppy girl of super breed type. Changing puppy coat. Good height stood on four sound legs with well

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arched feet. Ultra feminine girl with the best of heads, dark eye, super pigmentation. Small thin nicely placed ears. Super bite and strong underjaw. I loved everything about this beautifully constructed young female who has lovely reach of neck, leading on to well laid shoulders, the best of fronts and nicely angulated hindquarters. For one so young she carries herself so well and is so sound in movement, showing nice extension. She has everything she needs in order to mature into a stunning adult. A star of the future I predict, and one I will keep my eye on. My BEST PUPPY IN SHOW Winner.

2nd Conroy’s EVERWYCK CALADRIA AT ENOLAM. White and red with black mask. Different type to 1. Quite a raw but nicely constructed puppy with super topline in full glorious puppy coat. Very pretty head with large dark eye and neat well carried ears. Moved well once settled.

Junior Bitch (3)

1st Odell’s SUKESHI TSARINA ALEXANDRA. White & sable. A very feminine nicely constructed female. Classic head and eye. Small well placed ears. Very nice pigmentation. Excellent scissor bite with good underjaw. Nicely balanced throughout firm back and excellent topline. Moved very well.  

2nd Smetton-Minson’s CHYWOON FOLLOW TALK. Beautiful head and eye. Another very nicely made girl with super reach of neck with nice layback of shoulder. Good depth of chest. Firm nicely developed hindquarters which enabled her to cover the ground well.  

3rd Donnelly & Devereux’s SUKESHI ANNA LEOPOLDOVNA.

Graduate Bitch (2,1a)

1st Odell’s SUKESHI TSARINA ALEXANDRA.

Mid Limit Bitch (1)

1st Marvin & Shyman’s PSOVAJA OHOTA SHAHEREZADA IS CHARMING (IMP UKR). Sable & white female of excellent breed type. Gorgeous silky coat. Beautiful head and expression with large dark almond eye. Small thin well placed ears. Super front with nicely muscled well developed hindquarters. Broad well muscled back with long nicely arched loin. Super legs and feet. A super sound moving girl who held her topline on the move.

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Limit Bitch (3, 1a)

1st Kanoo’s NIBRASS QUEEN ETHELFLAEDA JW. White & Black Brindle. Very elegant girl of nice size. Pleasing head and eye. Small nicely placed ears. Nicely arched neck with good shoulder placement. Very good front with nicely constructed hindquarters. Shown in good muscular condition with superb silky coat. Super topline with smooth arch of loin which she held on the move. Moved very well.

2nd Webb’s MISCHRAN TISSAIA AT PARSAX. Red & white. Beautiful head, with large dark eye. Excellent pigmentation. Correct bite. Nice depth of chest. Firm well muscled back with nicely arched loin. Needs to settle in front as slightly weak in pasterns today on the move.

Open Bitch (3)

A top quality class.

1st Harvey’s LYNX OCEAN OF PEACE AT ALBANEILER (IMP SWE). A Gold female of superb breed type. In full glorious coat. Loved everything about this girl, her aristocratic appearance, classic head, showing nice veining, beautiful large dark almond eyes, and super pigmentation. Excellent bite and dentition with strong underjaw. This female is so nicely constructed. Long slightly arched neck leading on to the best of shoulders and fronts. Nice depth of chest and ribbing showing good tuck up. The best of hindquarters with nicely muscled thigh and strong lower thigh, well developed hocks and well placed pasterns. It was a joy to go over this girl shown in superb firm hard muscular condition. This girl could certainly do the job she was bred to do. Standing she formed the perfect silhouette, and her movement made me smile as I watched her float effortlessly around the ring. It was joy to award her the CC bitch and RBIS.

2nd Webb’s MISCHRAN CALANTHE AT PARSAX. Black with tan markings. Different type to 1, but a LOT to like about this pretty girl. She reminded of those fabulous old classic English type Borzoi that I used to see around the showrings as a child. Gorgeous head showing good veining, the darkest of eye, super pigmentation. Correct bite with strong underjaw. Small neat well carried ears. Long nicely arched neck leading onto the best of shoulders. Good depth of chest with tuck up. Excellent legs and feet. This girl is so beautifully constructed and carries herself well. Another superb mover who covered the ground well with lovely extension. One I will keep an eye on in the future.  

3rd Smith’s CHALKSVILLE SASKIA.

Champion Bitch (2)

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1st Clare’s CH. RYAZAN VOGUE. White & sable. I female I have much admired since a youngster and who has certainly matured into a real beauty from when I gave her BIS at the Borzoi Club Open show some years ago. Am delighted she got her champion title not long after for she is such a worthy champion. What a classy lady of superb breed type. Long silky coat. Aristocratic head with beautiful head plains showing nice veining. Correct bite. Large dark eyes. Small nicely placed ears. Super front and well muscled nicely developed hindquarters. Nicely muscled back with broad nicely arched loin. Another superb moving girl who effortlessly covered the ground and held her topline on the move. It was a privilege to go over her again and award her the res.CC.

2nd Rogerson’s CH DONSKOI BARISTINYA. White & red. Good coat. Very nicely constructed female with super head and eye. Darkest of eyes and super pigmentation. Small well placed ears. Super front and nicely developed hindquarters with good legs and feet. Moved very soundly holding her topline well.

Progeny

Rogerson’s CH. DONSKOI BARISTINYA.

Brace

Clare’s CH. RYAZAN VOGUE

Again, many thanks to the exhibitors for entering and allowing me to go over your lovely dogs. I had a thoroughly enjoyable day. All in all the quality was excellent and there were many superb dogs present. There were some, however, who could have done with slightly more reach of neck, and show more arch of neck, especially when you consider what our breed is bred for, however the quality overall was very good.

Felicity Thompson (Barnesmore)