• Show Date: 20/07/2024
  • Show Type: Championship Show
  • Judged by: Gavin Robertson Contact Judge
  • Published Date: 22/07/2024

Hound Association

Breed: Otterhound
OTTERHOUND Judge: Gavin Robertson BEST OF BREED : 1115 FINCH, Mrs V C Ch Conestoga And Crossroads English Dream At Otter Dog CC : 1121 LEWIS, Mrs Samantha Ch Olphae Charman** Res Dog CC : 1117 LEREGO, Miss Maria Teckelgarth Jardine** Bitch CC : 1115 FINCH, Mrs V C Ch Conestoga And Crossroads English Dream At Otter Res Bitch CC : 1119 DUNN, Mr M Ch Teckelgarth Ebony Best Puppy : 1116 FITZHERBERT STEWART, Mrs Alison Olphae Fleur With Ottateck (ai) Best Veteran : 1123 MARCH, Mr William Ch Teckelgarth Virtue Best Special Beginner : 1126 PARKER, Mrs Maureen Ottaryx Vivid ** Class 424 PD NO ENTRIES Class 425 JD (1 Entries) Abs: 0 1st: 1127 PORTER, Mrs Sara & PORTER, Mr David Ottaryx Vandal ** Slightly domes skull, moderate stop, folded ears but could be longer, has depth to his muzzle, stright forlegs with strong bone, compact feet, ribs of fair length but needs to develop, super harsh coat, thick strong tail. Has a nice side gait with Class 426 SBD NO ENTRIES Class 427 PGD NO ENTRIES Class 428 LD (2 Entries) Abs: 0 1st: 1117 LEREGO, Miss Maria Teckelgarth Jardine** Well proportioned dog, nicely balanced head with a domed skull and not too wide,folded ears, he needs to develop on rib,elbows could be tighter. straight forelegs good bone,he has a strong firm topline, super mover with high set thick tail, ex rough harsh coat. I liked his carriage holding his shape. 2nd: 1124 NELSON, Mr Stephen Olphae Druid* Masculine dog with ex substance all through, his head is strong but not course, prefer more neck, strong bone and feet, just prefer more spring of rib, moderate rear, tail set well but could be thicker. Just preferred carriage on 1, has a type to him. Class 429 OD (2 Entries) Abs: 0 1st: 1121 LEWIS, Mrs Samantha Ch Olphae Charman** 2 typey dogs, correctly proportioned masculine head with some depth to his square muzzle, ears well folded, moderate neck with good bone, chest, ribs and topline, moderate rear, firm condition with a dense waterproof coat, Liked his style on move. 2nd: 1120 LEREGO, Miss Maria & SALT, Dr David & STRINGER, Pr Ch Teckelgarth Ingot Solid workmanlike dog with strong bone, prefer slightly shorter foreface, has a lean slightly domed skull, good bone and feet, big ribs and chest, excellent coat, a little lethargic on the move but has quality and a stamp to him. Class 430 VD NO ENTRIES Class 431 PB (2 Entries) Abs: 0 1st: 1116 FITZHERBERT STEWART, Mrs Alison Olphae Fleur With Ottateck (ai) Nicely balanced youngster, feminine clean head with correct muzzle length, slightly domed skull, ears of fair length with nice fold. Strong neck, firm topline, she is very collected on the move, tail could be thicker, won on her lovely long striding gait,needs to body up still but lots of potential and will certainly improve with time. 2nd: 1129 TANGYE, Miss C & LEWIS, Mrs S Olphae Faithful (a.i.) Raw baby but has nice attributes. Feminine head, clean skull, ears a little flat and could be a little lower set. Prefer shorter foreface,Moderate bone, still to develop in rib and chest. Low set hocks, positive mover buy just needs time Class 432 JB (1 Entries) Abs: 0 1st: 1126 PARKER, Mrs Maureen Ottaryx Vivid ** I liked her body/leg proportions. Feminine head and a clean skull, pleasing eye and expression, has depth to her muzzle but could have a little more strength to it, straight forlegs, harsh coat, firm topline with high set tail. Ideally like more substance to her but has type and potential. Class 433 SBB (1 Entries) Abs: 0 1st: 1126 PARKER, Mrs Maureen Ottaryx Vivid ** Class 434 PGB NO ENTRIES Class 435 LB (1 Entries) Abs: 0 Class 436 OB (4 Entries) Abs: 1 1st: 1115 FINCH, Mrs V C Ch Conestoga And Crossroads English Dream At Otter Super class with 3 nice examples, winner has a very typical head with super ear length and correctly folded, balanced skull, expressive eyes, large nose, well made front with correct large feet, very balanced, ideally could be fraction smaller but has aclean outline with a level back, strong thick tail carried well, super mover with a true long striding sound and positive movement. Excellent coat and well handled,CC and BOB 2nd: 1119 DUNN, Mr M Ch Teckelgarth Ebony Solid bitch with feminine head, ears could be fraction longer, slightly domed skull. Solid well made front,super bone and substance, well sprung ribs, muscled loin, moderate rear, high set tail, super coat density and texture , I checked my records afterwards and i awarded this typey bitch the CC 2 years ago and I still very much like her but today she wasn’t totally on her A game on the move compared to 1. Still 2 quality bitches that I admire. 3rd: 1128 SMITH, Mrs Kay & LEREGO, Miss Maria K Ch Teckelgarth Damson Class 437 VB (3 Entries) Abs: 2 1st: 1123 MARCH, Mr William Ch Teckelgarth Virtue Full of active energy for this young lady, very nice head and expression, short foreface with depth and strength , slightly domed skull, ears of fair length and correctly folded, deep chest, correct bone, well sprung ribs, harsh coat all through, muscled loin. Super temperament and strong willed w for her handler.. another nice dog from this clever breeder..