Richmond Dog Show Society

Afghan Hounds:

Class 1 VD (2 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 36 PARSONS, Mrs Julie & PARSONS, Mr Robert Joneca Fire Cracker By Shukriya JW

Handsome shaded masked gold dog who has matured beautifully. Typical head of correct proportions with dark triangular eyes giving aloof expression and lovely long, low set ears. Well made front with good return of upper arms and elbows held close under his deep chest. Level in his topline leading to his muscular rear with stifles well bent and good strong, low set hocks. On the move he covered the ground well with good reach and drive.

Class 2 MPD (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 42 REED, Mrs Amanda Jayne & REED, Mr Terence Way Up Portofino (imp Ita)

Gold brindle of just six months who was so very settled in the ring and showing great promise for the future. Well balanced in his outline with a masculine head, dark triangular eyes and beautiful monkey whiskers. Good reach of neck leading down to his well made front with good strong pasterns. Deep in chest with good spring of rib and a short, muscular loin. Complimenting rear with muscular well bent stifles and nice ring tail set on low. He moved well covering the ground with style and I am sure with maturity he will do well. B.P.I.B.

Class 3 PD NO ENTRIES

Class 4 JD NO ENTRIES

Class 5 YD (2 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 26 LEES, Mrs Sylvia Altside Micah Hot Prophet JW

Well balanced self-masked cream dog presented in excellent coat. Typical in his head with good strong underjaw and aloof expression from his dark triangular eyes. Well laid shoulders to his front with good return of upper arms and elbows fitting close to his deep chest with well sprung ribs. His rear compliments his front well with well bent stifles and good strong, well let down hocks. On the move he covered the ground with an effortless action showing good reach and drive.

Class 6 ND NO ENTRIES

Class 7 GD (3 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 18 HITCH, Ms Melinda & HITCH, Mrs Norma Zendushkas Amarillo JW

Black masked gold dog who has matured well. Masculine head with good strong foreface and lovely chiselling to sides. Dark triangular eyes giving typical expression and long, low set ears all carried proudly by his long neck. Deep in his chest, reaching to elbows with well sprung ribs. Good front with shoulders well laid back and a balancing rear with muscular, well bent stifles. Nice fallaway to his rear with a low set ring tail. On the move he has good reach in front and plenty of drive from his rear.

2nd: 48 THOMPSON, Mr & Mrs R C & J A Drishaun Rock Me Baby Gothika

A very promising black masked gold youngster who just needs to settle on the move as he has superb conformation throughout. Typical head with aloof expression from his dark triangular eyes. Excellent front and rear quarters and plenty of substance to his body. Good fallaway to his rear with ring tail set on low and strong well let down hocks.

Class 8 PGD (1 Entries) Abs: 1

Class 9 LD (5 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 43 ROPER, Mr David & MOORE, Ms C Sitana The Kingsman At Temenshu

Loved this young black masked gold boy who is maturing well and is very breed typical throughout his excellent conformation. Masculine in his head with lovely mandarin whiskers, punishing jaws and exquisite chiselling to sides. Dark triangular eyes giving that aloof expression and lovely low set ears of good length all carried proudly on his long neck. Super front with shoulders well laid back and good return of upper arms. Deep in his chest reaching to his elbows, with well sprung ribs and a level topline. Broad, muscular loin leading to his rear with muscular thighs, well bent stifles and good length from his hips to his strong, well let down hocks. Low set ring tail to finish the picture he covered the ground with that “style of high order” showing great reach in front and plenty of drive from his rear. Presented in a beautiful, silky coat I was pleased to award him the RCC today and I’m sure he will soon be taking top honours.

2nd: 35 PARKER, Miss C Saxonmill Majic Moment At Khatira

Well presented black and silver again so breed typical in his well balanced outline. Masculine head of correct proportions with aloof expression from his dark, triangular eyes and carried well by his muscular, long neck. Correct front with well boned straight legs and with long, sloping shoulders. His body has ample depth and width with ribs well sprung. Good strong rear with stifles well bent to compliment his front perfectly and presented in super coat condition. On the move he kept a level topline and covered the ground with style.

3rd: 40 PEEK-MATAR, Mrs Deborah Yansukhim’s Sherbet Fizz

Res: 15 HILLS, Miss M & THORNTON, Mrs B Absolute Afghans Djibouti At Karnak JW (Imp Nor)

Class 10 OD (9 Entries) Abs: 3

1st: 38 PASCOE, Mr And Mrs Chris And Mary Ch Lux Ch UK NL Ch Popovs Aladdin At Sarakhan (Imp NLD)

Loved this dog, who for me was the epitome of breed type and gives the impression of strength with great speed and power. Masculine in his head with good length of foreface, a punishing jaw and beautiful chiselling to sides. Dark, triangular eyes giving that look through you expression and long, low set ears. Long neck which he used to carry his head proudly when moving. Excellent front with shoulders long, sloping and well laid back with balancing return of upper arms. Large forefeet with toes well arched and good strong pasterns. His body is deep, reaching to elbows with well sprung ribs leading to his short, muscular loin. His rear is muscular with good length from hip to hock, with stifles well bent and strong, well let down hocks. Presented in beautiful coat he moved so effortlessly around the ring with style showing great reach in front and plenty of drive from his rear. He is very worthy of his title and I was pleased to award him the dog CC today.

2nd: 32 MILLWARD, Miss C & RACE, Mrs L & MILLWARD, Miss E Aus UK Ch Tahkira Affogato (Imp) Aus

Immaculately presented black and silver dog full of quality throughout his well balanced outline. Correct in his head with that typical aloof expression from his dark triangular eyes all carried proudly by his long neck. Good front assembly with straight forelegs and elbows close under his deep chest leading to his broad, muscular loin. His rear is muscular and compliments his front well. On the move he covered the ground effortlessly with style.

3rd: 49 THOMPSON, Mr & Mrs R C & J A Ch Drishaun The Vampire Lily Via Gothika JW

Res: 41 REED, Mrs Amanda Jayne & REED, Mr Terence Cloudside Sunstrike JW

VHC: 23 JAMES, Mrs Emma & JAMES, Miss Imogen Ch Syrdarya Darjeeling Chai Of Simkhan

Class 11 SBD NO ENTRIES

Class 12 VB (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 12 GUNN, Ms C & CANNON, Mrs V Int Ch Lux Ch Amal Salang Hey I’m The Star At Zushkhan

Immaculately presented black bitch who has matured very well and shows so well in the big ring. Feminine head with good strong underjaw, beautiful chiselling to sides and typical aloof expression from her dark, triangular eyes. Well laid back shoulders to her front with good return of upper arms and her elbows neatly fitting under her deep chest. Level topline leading to her short, muscular loin and nice fall away to her rear, with low set ring tail. Muscular rear with well bent stifles and strong well let down hocks. On the move she has good reach in front with plenty of drive from her rear, covering the ground with style. Presented in excellent coat and well handled I was pleased to award her Best Veteran in Breed and later she went on to win the Hound Veteran Group.

2nd: 22 TURNER, Mrs June & BOYDELL, Mrs Muriel & HUTTON, M Nightwind You’re My Kind Of Crazy

Another beautiful bitch well balanced in her outline and again presented in excellent coat. Typical in her head with lovely whiskers to sides and an aloof expression from her dark eyes. Her front has well laid back shoulders which compliments her well bent, muscular stifles to her rear. Ample depth to her body with good spring of ribs and keeping her topline at all times. To finish she has a low set ring tail which she carried out when moving with style around the ring.

Class 13 MPB (1 Entries) Abs: 1

Class 14 PB (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 45 STEELE, Mrs S. Threadgold Light Fantastic

Litter sisters in this class both of whom share the same qualities. Feminine in their heads with typical expression from their dark eyes and covered by their monkey whiskers. Good length of neck leading down to their muscular fronts and nice straight fore legs. Sufficient depth to their chest with moderately sprung ribs and a muscular rear. Both still very raw and immature but show promise for the future. When they settled both showed reach and drive in their movement.

2nd: 46 STEELE, Mrs S. Threadgold Angel Delight

Class 15 JB (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 29 LORENZO RIVERS, Mrs Amparo Prestigious How Will I Know

Young brindle bitch, correct in her head and expression and with, long low set ears. Sloping shoulders to her front with her forelegs straight. Sufficient depth of chest and short in her back leading to her muscular loin. To her rear she has muscular thighs with a ring tail. She is still a bit high on her hocks but with maturity this will change. She moved well around the ring,

Class 16 YB NO ENTRIES

Class 17 NB NO ENTRIES

Class 18 GB (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 25 LAWSON-BALL, Mrs B Sitana Mystique At Zarcar

Well balanced shaded mask gold bitch presented in good coat. Typical head with strong foreface and beautiful chiselling to sides. Dark triangular eye giving aloof expression and lovely long, low set ears. She carried her head proudly on her long, muscular neck. Good front with shoulders long and sloping with balancing return of upper arms. Her body is deep, reaching elbows and with good spring of rib. Level topline leads to a nice fall away to her rear with a low set ring tail. Muscular rear with her stifles well bent complimenting her front perfectly. On the move she covered the ground well with good reach and drive.

2nd: 17 HIRST, Ms Karen Ayoubkhan Snow Cloud

Self-masked cream presented in good coat condition. Correct in her head and with a dark eye all carried proudly by her long neck. Her front has sloping shoulders which compliment her rear with muscular, well bent stifles. Ample depth and width to her body and to finish she has a low set ring tail to her rear. She moved well around the ring.

Class 19 PGB (4 Entries) Abs: 3

1st: 22 TURNER, Mrs June & BOYDELL, Mrs Muriel & HUTTON, M Nightwind You’re My Kind Of Crazy

Class 20 LB (8 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 3 BASTOW, Mrs Wendy & BASTOW, Mr Geoff Cloudside Muineira To Karandikar

Immaculately presented brindle who is well balanced throughout and full of breed type. Her head has good length of foreface with good strong underjaw, slight stop between her dark triangular eyes and low set ears of good length. Muscular front with long, sloping shoulders set at correct angles and with balancing return of upper arm. Deep in her chest with her elbows fitting close, good spring of ribs and a moderately long, level backline. Muscular short loin leading which leads to her strong, muscular rear with good length from hip to hock and well bent stifles. Low set, ring tail which she carried correctly when she moved around the ring with style, covering the ground with good long strides.

2nd: 31 MILLIGAN-BOTT, Mrs D & BOTT, Mr J Medawlark Attitude Is Key The Wones Thendara(imp.rus)

Well balanced black and silver bitch who again is full of quality and was presented in excellent coat. Typical head of correct proportions with an aloof expression from her dark, triangular eyes and carried proudly by her long neck. Correct front with well laid shoulders and elbows close under her deep chest. Level topline and nice fallaway to her rear with low set ring tail. Muscular rear with stifles well bent and good strong hocks. On the move she covered the ground well with style.

3rd: 44 SMART, Mrs Angela & SMART, Mr Paul Gezancol Kissed By An Angel

Res: 13 GUNN, Ms C & CANNON, Mrs V Karagez Kartina Maslom At Zushkhan (Imp)

VHC: 47 TANNER, Mrs S & Mr D & LINK, Mrs G Rhajikhan Athena Of Aleyazar

Class 21 OB (5 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 14 HALL, Mrs Roberta Ch Saxonmill Majic Mirror

I absolutely loved this black and silver bitch who has matured so well and my hands just flowed over her stunning conformation. Square in her outline she has a feminine head balanced in length and width with a punishing jaw, dark triangular eyes and long, low set ears. Long, muscular neck leads down to her excellent front with shoulders long, sloping and well laid back with complimenting return of upper arms. She stands well on her straight forelegs with ample bone and her elbows are close to her body which is deep with good spring of ribs. Strong, muscular back keeping her topline level at all times and falling away nicely to her rear with low set ring tail. Her rear compliments her front construction perfectly with good length from hip to hock, muscular well bent stifles and well let down hocks. On the move she covered the ground so effortlessly with style showing good reach in front and drive from her rear. Presented immaculately in fabulous condition and well handled in the ring. Very worthy of her title she easily won the CC today then best of breed in the challenge and I was pleased to see her go on to win 2nd in the hound group.

2nd: 5 CULLEN, Mrs T M Cloudside Sevillana At Eweyisska (ai)

Beautiful brindle again full of breed type and presented immaculately in the ring. Feminine in her head with aloof expression from her dark, triangular eyes and beautiful chiselling to sides all carried so proudly by her long, muscular neck. Excellent front assembly with shoulders sloping, well laid back and good return of upper arms. Ample depth and width to her body with her elbows close under her body. Level in her topline with a moderate length of back leads to her muscular, short loin. Powerful rear which complimenting her front perfectly with stifles well bent and strong, well let down hocks. On the move she covered the ground with style showing good reach and drive. I was pleased to award her the RCC today again a real credit to her owner.

3rd: 39 TROMP, Mrs R Ch Lux Ch UK Ir Ch Popovs Sazerac At Sarakhan (Imp

Res: 33 MILLWARD, Miss E & RACE, Mrs L & MILLWARD, Ms Clai Calahorra Moonlite N Dreams Of Tico At Alouann (Im

Class 22 SBB (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 29 LORENZO RIVERS, Mrs Amparo Prestigious How Will I Know