Darlington Dog Show Society Ltd

DARLINGTON DOG SHOW SOCIETY

Show Results - Hound Group

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BORZOI

Judge: Mr G A Hill

BEST OF BREED : 4931 HARVEY, Mrs L Astragorn Zeus Glory Of Albaneiler (imp Aus) Jww23

Dog CC : 4931 HARVEY, Mrs L Astragorn Zeus Glory Of Albaneiler (imp Aus) Jww23

Res Dog CC : 4941 PINKERTON, Mrs Sue & CATTONI-SARMAN, Mrs Lynda & A Ch Ryazan Viceroy Of Radost At Menigma ShCEx

Bitch CC : 4915 CLARE, Ms J Ch Ryazan Vogue

Res Bitch CC : 4920 DAWSON, Mr Nigel & DAWSON, Mrs Elizabeth & DAWSON, Ch Stubbylee Mood Indigo

Best Puppy : 4947 ROGERSON, Ms S Everwyck Alphin

Best Veteran : 4940 PINKERTON, Mrs Sue & CATTONI-SARMAN, Mrs Lynda Ch Int Ch Korsakov Radost Power Of Love Menigma Sh

I looked forward to my Borzoi judging appointment at Darlington with some reservation.

I have said the same previously: I was unsure of the size and quality of entry I would receive, especially bearing in mind the decline in entries over the past few years. However, I was pleased with my numerical entry and with some of the individual quality examples of the breed on display.

Unfortunately, there appears to be a lack of depth of quality or any consistent style/type in the breed varying to that which used to be prevalent in years gone by.

Certain individual dogs and bitches have some commendable attributes but there is a lack of consistency of sound conformation and necessary breed characteristics, style or type.

There are still a number of conformation points which I think should be highlighted and continue to need improvement. Upright fronts, lack of fore-chest, lack of spring of rib, flat feet, low set, large ears and overly narrow muzzle with narrowness of under jaw with pinched dentition are faults which were on show and easily spring to mind.

Feet are so important for the function of the breed and need to be considered. Long front feet which lack knuckling and short rear feet still being seen all too often.

There is still a lack of muscle tone while dirty teeth and untrimmed nails are all still to be seen; not good! especially on show dogs.

I thank all exhibitors for their support and ask that my critiques are taken as constructive criticism.

Class 1785 VD (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 4940 PINKERTON, Mrs Sue & CATTONI-SARMAN, Mrs Lynda Ch Int Ch Korsakov Radost Power Of Love Menigma Sh a striking 8-year-old mature male of pleasing appearance. He is in excellent coat, condition and presentation. Masculine, well-proportioned head of attractive shape with dark eyes and well-set ears. Balanced in angulations front and rear and having an overall profile displaying his good proportion and moderately angled hindquarters. I have previously acknowledged and rewarded his qualities but today he had to give way to the younger element. Positive on the move extension in front and good width rear action. Best Veteran in Breed and later Hound Veteran Group 3.

Class 1786 PD (4 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 4947 ROGERSON, Ms S Everwyck Alphin a 7-month-old attractive red/white youngster, he is a well boned with enough body substance needed for a developing puppy. Pleasing head which I preferred over 2nd. Very shapely in outline with great promise for onward development. Moved well enough with a typical puppy gait. Best Puppy in Breed.

2nd: 4939 ODELL, Miss Y Fedor Of The Wicklow Hunters At Sukeshi Naf another 8-month-old youngster who is well developed in bone and body. Pleasing in overall body shape and proportions. A bit plain in head; true enough in front although slightly narrow. Plenty of scope for maturity in body and hindquarters. Free and easy movement.

3rd: 4925 DOVER, Mrs Angela Marie & DOVER, MR KEITH Everwyck Golden Psammead At Keanver

Class 1787 JD (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 4937 LOGVINENKO, Dr Timothy Lynx Faster Than Light Of Noldoli (imp Swe) a 12-month-old well grown male who has a pleasing front with just enough fore-chest which I preferred to 2nd. He has a head of satisfactory shape and proportions but is plain and lacks breed characteristics at this stage in his development. Good length neck which tended to show dew-lap.  Sturdy bone and body with moderate hindquarters. Pleased with his muscle tone. Moved with satisfactory side gait and true front action but close hocked behind.

2nd: 4912 BIGLAND, Mrs Sophie Rua Soleil Kurazh (imp Ita) a well-formed 13-month-old who has an attractive side profile. Attractive head which I preferred to 1st but he lacked fore-chest and was loose in front. Shapely in top-line and body but would prefer more oval cut of ribbing. Not as fit in muscle as 1st. Leggy and long in the hindquarters stage of development. Tended to swing in front and very close behind on the move.

Class 1788 PGD (3 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 4921 DAWSON, Mr Nigel & DAWSON, Mrs Elizabeth & DAWSON, Mischran The Sequel For Stubbylee JW a 20-month-old very promising young male who had commendable muscle tonew. Attractive in head set on good length strong neck. Pleasing true front, satisfactory width across the chest. Firm well-made body with good depth for age. Strong moderately angled hindquarters. Free and easy on the move with notable side gait.

2nd: 4926 DOVER, Mrs Angela Marie & DOVER, MR KEITH Palamedees Arian Khrysos At Keanver JW a rangy but shapely 2-year-old who has long, flat and open feet. Head is masculine in appearance but would be the better with more refinement. Good length neck set well into shoulders. Front tended to stand wide and needing to tighten in elbow. Flowing topline to reachy hindquarters, could have more angle in stifle. Needs to extend more on the move.

3rd: 4945 RACZKA, Mrs C & RACZKA, Mr P Go Go Bolshoi Casino Royal (imp Hun)

Class 1789 LD (6 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 4931 HARVEY, Mrs L Astragorn Zeus Glory Of Albaneiler (imp Aus) Jww23 an impressive male who is well balanced and presents an eye-catching appearance viewed from all angles. He has an excellent head which is of ideal shape with desired veining and necessary breed characteristics. Distinguished breed typical expression. He has a side profile which is of correct proportions, balanced in angulation front/rear with a refreshing graceful top line. Pleasing length in neck, powerful body and strong moderately angled hindquarters. It was reassuring to find a Borzoi with firm substance and well-defined muscle tone indicating that he is ’Fit for Function’. He is coming into his mature prime with a correct, good length coat to complete the image. True, precise front movement and driving rear action looking particularly good in side gait. One who does not disappoint. My Dog CC and Best of Breed winner.

2nd: 4936 LOGVINENKO, Dr Timothy Ryazan Vladimir a 5-year-old white/orange substantially bodied male who overall has nothing in exaggeration and presenting an eye-pleasing picture. Needs to be stood out over the ground to look at his best. Masculine in head but a little plain needing more refinement. True good width front, plenty of substance of body with a graceful top-line and moderately angled hindquarters. Moved well in front but would like more width behind.

3rd: 4917 CONROY, Ms A V Santerman The Way We Were At Enolam

Class 1790 OD (3 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 4941 PINKERTON, Mrs Sue & CATTONI-SARMAN, Mrs Lynda & A Ch Ryazan Viceroy Of Radost At Menigma ShCEx a striking 5-year-old shapely, well balanced male who as usual was presented with a well-groomed coat in commendable condition. A mature male who has desired boned with just enough body substance and fit muscle tone. Attractive, masculine, refined head, dark correctly shaped eyes giving a pleasing expression. True well boned front with mature fill-in and width across the chest. Mature firm body having adequate oval-cut, good depth and a gentle top-line. Firm, broad loin and nicely let down hindquarters. Better mover especially in front action. Preferred his proportions and balanced side profile to that of 2nd. My Reserve Dog CC Winner to a Male who was on top form today.    

2nd: 4943 RACZKA, Mrs C & RACZKA, Mr P Jamarqui Alchemy Argent Shcex a mature 6-year-old shapely male who has plenty, enough of substance of body although overall he has pleasing proportion. Attractive head shape, would prefer more definite breed characteristics to enhance his expression. True front although tended to stand wide and could be tighter in elbows. Sturdy in body with moderately angled hindquarters. Overall, he has satisfying conformation. Tended to move wide in front and needing extension.

Class 1791 VB (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 4923 DONNELLY, Ms M Serenefol Amelia a 7½-year-old shapely, well-proportioned mature bitch who is pleasing in overall construction. Attractive head although would like more veining and more almond eye shape. She is true and parallel enough in front although a bit upright and would prefer more spring of rib. Moderate top-line. Moved with a true enough action but lacking extension.

Class 1792 PB (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 4918 CONROY, Ms A V Everwyck Caladria Of Enolam a 7-month-old attractive looking young bitch. Litter sister to the male puppy winner. She has pleasing bone and body and is well enough grown for her age. Attractive head, obviously feminine and breed typical. Pleasing in front and forequarters, satisfactory body development and well boned moderately angled hindquarters. Unsettled puppy movement but a very promising youngster.

Class 1793 JB (5 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 4933 HEAP, Mr Roger Lynx In The Limelight Rae a 12-month-old very shapely white/orange bitch who stands over the ground and presents a balanced, well-proportioned picture. Her graceful lines are very easy on the eye. Feminine in head although a little plain and ears could be smaller. Good length neck set well into shoulders. Pleasing body length, substance and muscle. Graceful in top-line flowing to gentle fallaway and stable, moderately angled hindquarters. Better mover of the class. One who will challenge for top honours but did not give of her best in the challenge today.

2nd: 4938 ODELL, Miss Y Sukeshi Tsarina Alexandra a 17-month-old predominantly white bitch who looks to have lots of promise. Attractive head both in shape and features, true, well-made front and firm covered body with moderately angled hindquarters. Fit condition. Would prefer a little shapelier top-line. Free positive movement but not as settled as 1st.

3rd: 4949 SMETTEM MINSON, Mrs C Chywoon Pillow Talk

Class 1794 PGB (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 4932 HAYWOOD, Mx Kitto Rosskaja Lady In Red Of Sterrennacht a 2¼-year-old red/white finely constructed bitch who has an obviously feminine head of ok proportions. Eyes could be more almond shaped. True enough front but tended to be upright and narrow. Light construction in body which could have more oval cut of ribbing. Graceful top-line and moderate hindquarters, Would prefer more width on the move.

Class 1795 LB (7 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 4919 DAWSON, Mr Nigel & DAWSON, Mrs Elizabeth & DAWSON, Stubbylee Chiara Mia a shapely mature 5-year-old who is of lovely make and shape. Attractive head which I preferred to 2nd. She has undeniable breed qualities. Elegant in overall shape with graceful neck and top-line and well- made body with notable muscle tone and strong hindquarters. She stands on tight, well arched feet and presented in just enough coat and fit condition. She was the better mover of this class.

2nd: 4935 KANOO, Ms Hana Nibrass Queen Ethelflaeda JW a nearly 4-year-old moderate bitch who has nothing in exaggeration. Fine in head and underjaw. True front but needs to be watched as she stands wide. Well enough made in body with adequate depth, graceful top-line flowing to stable moderately angled hindquarters. Presents a pleasing side profile which I preferred to 3rd. Needs to be more controlled on the move.                                                       3rd: 4953 TURNER, Mrs Fiona Chalksville Katerina

Class 1796 OB (10 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 4915 CLARE, Ms J Ch Ryazan Vogue a 5-year-old well balanced, elegant, mature bitch who ticks all the boxes. She is the style of Borzoi I really like and is a bitch whose qualities of breed and conformation should appeal to all. Attractive shapely head set on a good length neck, she is well-made all through with impressive proportions of body and balanced angles front and rear. Not at her best in coat but allowing to show off her notable body construction.  Moved with especially good front action although a little close behind. Pleased to award her the Bitch CC.

2nd: 4920 DAWSON, Mr Nigel & DAWSON, Mrs Elizabeth & DAWSON, Ch Stubbylee Mood Indigo a a very breed typical 5-year-old bitch who is graceful and elegant in appearance. Lovely head which is fine, feminine and breed typical in look with enough veining. Dark eyes of pleasing shape and set well. When stood naturally she has an attractive profile, good length of body, elegant top-line with decent width all through. Pleasing spring and depth of chest and overall, she is of very good make and shape. Preferred her finer lines and hindquarters to that of 3rd. Moved with a free easy action with pleasing front action although unsettled behind. My Reserve Bitch CC Winner.

3rd: 4924 DOVE, Miss J Takatori Madam Butterfly At Saringa JW

JUDGE: GRAHAM HILL