• Show Date: 26/04/2024
  • Show Type: Championship Show
  • Judged by: Ron James Contact Judge
  • Published Date: 24/11/2024

West Of England Ladies Kennel Society

Breed: Rhodesian Ridgeback

Veteran Dog
Entries: 2 Absentees: 0
1 - Ch Sofala Joe The Lion (Mrs G J Little), BV,-8 years old, pleases in head properties, balance of construction, body symmetry and proportions, firm top-line, strong quarters, free and easy mover with a balanced ground covering stride.
2 - Diamondridge Distant Storm for Kemgordoni (Mr M J House), similar age to winner, pleasing size and substance, well boned, quite strong in head properties, not quite the balance and style of the winner on the move.

Puppy Dog
Entries: 6 Absentees: 2
1 - Diamondridge Dreadnought (Miss K J Barnes), rising 9 months, pleasing for size and substance, well boned limbs, masculine appearance and demeanour, flowing gait and carried himself well on the move.
2 - Vkloof Duke Lambo Galardo (Mr A Zhao), pleasing outline and symmetry of body, typical head, eye and exp4sion, pleasing condition and p4entation, not quite as fluid on the move as winner.
3 - Sofala Raffaello (Mrs N D Raymond)
4 - Nuthouse Mastermind (Mr J & Mrs S Hicks)

Junior Dog
Entries: 4 Absentees: 0
1 - Rubiltra Gunna B Victorious (Miss J Darnell), 13 months, well grown, typical head properties, glossy coat, well set and carried tail, steady mover, needs a little more fill of fore chest.
2 - D Dreadnought
3 - S Raffaello

Yearling Dog
Entries: 2 Absentees: 0
1 - Kijuvi's Kabuki (Mrs S & Mr D Lloyd Jones), 22 months, sound and active ground covering movement with good use of quarters, tall enough, adequate ribbing, strong loin, typical head, eye, and expression.
2 - Amahle Red Hot Zephyr at Voortrekker (Mrs G F & Mr P Mitchelson), similar age to winner, a little lighter in build, appealing head, well set and carried tail, not as imp4sive on the move as winner.

Novice Dog
Entries: 3 Absentees: 1
1 - V Duke Lambo Galardo
2 - Nuthouse Mastermind (Mr J & Mrs S Hicks), raw youngster of 10 months, a little overawed and lacking confidence, pleasing type and quality, can do better when more accustomed to the showring.

Graduate Dog
Entries: 3 Absentees: 0
1 - Ungowa On The Road Again (Mrs E Johnson), masculine build and demeanour, typical head, eye, and expression, in firm condition, pleasing coat texture and density, ample depth of brisket, well boned, would have preferred a more open gait.
2 - K Kabuki
3 - N Mastermind

Post Graduate Dog
Entries: 1 Absentees: 0
1 - Kazembe Lightbearer of Umzingeli (Mr J & Mrs A McCann), well grown with masculine demeanour, pleases in head, eye, and expression, well set and carried ears, clean neck-line, firm top-line, ample depth of rib, well-muscled, steady mover.

Limit Dog
Entries: 10 Absentees: 1
1 - Priorpark Problem Solved (Mrs K & Mr G Dawson), pleasing on the eye when stacked and gives an impression of power and agility on the move, good flow of neck and top-line continuing through croup and quarters, full bodied with balanced conformation fore and aft, ample bone and substance, deserved this placing in a well-filled class.
2 - Suhuba Dream On (Mr H J Painter), imposing appearance with an appealing head, keen eye and typical expression, strong neck, pleasing rib-cage, strong loin, pleasing couplings, not quite a pleasing in rear action as the winner.
3 - Carlincox Mash It Up JW (Mr A & Mrs A & Mr C & Mrs L Murphy & Murphy & Cox & Cox)
4 - Gunthwaites Fancy Man JW (Miss K J Davies)
5 - Rubiltra Mitaa Wimbo at Jacquidon (Miss J Darnell)

Open Dog
Entries: 10 Absentees:
1 - Mutoko's Noble One (Mrs P Nash), CC, masculine and noble demeanour with pleasing head properties, ample bone and substance, good length of leg with pleasing height to length ratio, balanced forehand construction, ample depth of brisket, well ribbed back, pleasing couplings and strong quarters, in workmanlike condition with good muscle tone and agile movement with pleasing carriage and well held top-line.
2 - Kinabula's Jobs A Good Un (Mrs M L Farleigh), RCC, cast in a smaller mould than winner, pleasing to go over and with much to like about him, masculine head, pleasing eye and expression, balanced construction, sound and precise on the move.
3 - Ch Kiromol Heaven Can Wait (ai) (Mr P & Mrs E & Mrs L Storey & Storey & Piehl)
4 - Nuthouse Abracadabra (Mrs G J Little)
5 - Kazembe Crescendo (Mrs N & Mr A Webster)

Minor Puppy Bitch
Entries: 3 Absentees: 1
1 - Msingi Dream A Dream (Mr S J & Mrs A R Pearce), 7 months, promising youngster, making the most of herself and using herself well on the move, pleases for type and quality with typical head, outline and body proportions, ample bone, and substance for age.
2 - Asharaa's Hey There Georgy Girl (Mrs J E Larkin), 8 months, not as settled or confident as winner, unsettled on the move and not doing herself justice on the day.

Puppy Bitch
Entries: 6 Absentees: 1
1 - Nuthouse Going for Gold (Mr J & Mrs S Hicks) BP, 9 months, very appealing and full of promise for the future, has a look of style and quality with a pleasing heads, eye and expression, clean neck and top-line, pleasing build and flow of symmetry, good flow of croup with pleasing tail-set, balanced construction, strong quarters and agile movement.
2 - Vkloof Lady Lambo Huracan (Mr A Zhao), 9 months, well grown with pleasing bone and substance, typical headpiece, keen eye, ample bone, and substance, active on the move, not quite the flow and symmetry of outline of the winner.
3 - Kiromol Dare to Flair (Mr P, Mrs E & Mrs L Storey & Piehl)
4 - Kiromol Reckon I'm Hot (Mr J & Mrs Ks Healey)
5 - Singing in The Rain Slunce Zambezi (Imp Cze) (Ms C Jones)

Junior Bitch
Entries: 5 Absentees: 1
1 - Honeybush Clouds Novel Princess Zola with Jocerik (Imp Deu) (Miss Jr & Mr Rm & Ms C Cyprien & Porter & Willunat), 15 months, pleases for style, size and proportions, has an athletic build with balanced front and rear assemblies, typical head properties with correct eye and ear placement, in hard condition and a strong and agile ground covering gait.
2 - Mutoko's Parkers Glory (Miss Z Hudson), 16 months, pleasing exhibit with appealing head properties, well grown with ample bone and substance, athletic build, firm condition and well-toned muscle, active and agile gait, just a tad upright in front assembly.
3 - Fiadma's Mojito at Purplepride (Miss C A & Mr I B Maddox & Gethin)
4 - Fiadma’s Rumella (Mrs F M & Mr A C Manning)

Yearling Bitch
Entries: 4 Absentees: 0
1 - Carlincox Jerseyroyal JW (Mr C & Mrs L & Mrs V Cox & Cox & Musgrave), 22 months, this exhibits type, quality and style immediately attracts the eye, this fist impression is confirmed by a hands-on examination, nice size and build yet with a nonetheless feminine demeanour, pleases in head properties, well placed and carried ears, pleasing outline and body proportions and moves with an impression of npower and agility.
2 - Gunthwaites Golden Girl at Renescent (Mr D Simpson), 22 months, not quite as outgoing as the winner but with many pleasing attributes, pleases for size, ample depth and strength of body, in hard condition with pleasing muscle tone, active and stylish movement.
3 - Ungowa Here You Come Again (Mrs A J & Mr W J Smith)
4 - Rovigo Argenta (Miss D & Mr D Joy & Bright)

Novice Bitch
Entries: 6 Absentees: 0
1 - N Going for Gold
2 - V Lady Lambo Huracan
3 - K Reckon I'm Hot
4 - R Argenta

Graduate Bitch
Entries: 4 Absentees: 0
1 - N Going for Gold
2 - M Parkers Glory
3 - Kazembe Orla 'bout Me (Mrs N & Mr A Webster)
4 - U Here You Come Again

Post Graduate Bitch
Entries: 2 Absentees: 1
1 - Priorpark Proud As Punch JW (Miss H Parsons), standing alone but a most worthy winner, completely feminine yet gives an immediate impression of strength and athleticism, typical head properties, excellent conformation with a breed typical outline, firm and well held top-line with a pleasing set of croup, well-muscled and impresses on the move.

Limit Bitch
Entries: 8 Absentees: 1
1 - Kinabula's Coco Melon (Mrs M L Farleigh) RCC, great appeal and quality, ultra feminine with an athletic build giving an impression of strength and agility, pleases in head properties, clean muscular neck, firm top-line, good balance of front and rear assemblies, covers her ground well on the move.
2 - Kiromol Tip Toe and Go (ai) (Mr P, Mrs E & Mrs L Storey & Piehl), typical example of the breed with lots of overall appeal, pleases in head, eye and expression with typical ear placement and carriage, clean neck, firm top-line, good depth of brisket, just preferred the winner’s length and return of upper arm.
3 - Sofala Stellar (Mrs N D Raymond)
4 - Diamondridge Kazembe Golden Age (Mrs L & Miss K & Mr K Barnes)
5 - Shingwidsi Tshedisa Light (Mr J & Ms H Kirby & Mansfield)

Open Bitch
Entries: 6 Absentees: 1
1 - Ch Gunthwaites Ayr of Elegance JW (Mrs J M & Mr D H Bates) CC & BOB, exuding quality, style, and breed type, copybook head with correct eye, expression and ear placement, strong neck, well-constructed forehand with ample depth and width of fore-chest, ample length and spring of rib, strong loin, well coupled with pleasing flow of croup and hindquarters, nimble and true mover, took pole position in a really strong and keenly contested class.
2 - Ch Kinabula’s Gucci Bloom (Mrs M L Farleigh), worthy champion that cannot be overlooked in any company, great appeal in head and symmetry of outline, pleasing static and kinetic balance, powerful build giving an impression of athleticism and agility, a worthy title holder.
3 - Ch Priorpark Poetry in Motion JW (Miss H Parsons)
4 - Ch Carlincox Pure Gold JW ShCEx OSW (Mrs L A Cox)
5 - Shavano's Quality of Life by Indie JW (Imp Nor) (Miss J R Cyprien)