Carlisle & District Canine Society

Carlisle & District Canine Society

Premier Open Show

Saturday 20th April 2024

Thank you to the society for inviting me to judge Rhodesian Ridgebacks at your premier open show and looking after me so well. It was a good venue.

I had a lovely time judging my quality entry of hounds – thank you to the exhibitors for supporting me and accepting my decisions on the day. Thank you also to my two stewards for the smooth running of the ring.

I was happy with all ridges and bites and all the dogs I went over had good temperaments.

 Puppy 5 (3 abs)

1. Vkloof Lady Lambo Huracan, Zhao, Mr A; 9mth puppy of a nice type. Feminine head, nice, dark round eye. good head planes, good stop and length to muzzle. Good length and nicely arched neck into a nice front assembly. Good lay of shoulder, nice infill of chest, good spring of rib and good length of body. Good rear angulation; well muscled with good turn of stifle with low hocks. Moved with reach and drive, straight coming and going. Won this class on her shape and balance today. BP.

2. Rottzridge Celtic Legend At Kotamury, Thomson, Miss G; Handsome youngster who is maturing nicely. Masculine head, good length and depth to muzzle. Good length of neck leading into a nicely angulated front and rear. Nice turn of stifle with low hocks. Well muscled and moved out well.

Yearling 2

1. Penholda Sweet Lady, Greeves, Mrs G J & Mr G; Lovely shape with a feminine head, good round and kind eye. Good lay of shoulder & rear angulation. Good bone on tightly knuckled feet. Good turn of stifle and hocks well let down. Level topline that she maintained on the move. Moved out well with drive, straight coming and going. Won her classes on her side gait.

2. Jimanns Dylan, Churchill, Mr B A; Young male, well up to size presenting a nice profile outline. Handsome head of good proportions, dark eye and good earset. Good reach of neck into nicely angled front. Good length and depth of body, balanced rear angulation, good bone. Needs to settle into his job, which should come with practice.

Graduate 4 (2 abs)

1. Penholda Sweet Lady, Greeves, Mrs G J & Mr G; See yearling class

2. Jimanns Dylan, Churchill, Mr B A; See yearling class

Limit 5

1. Negasi Radagast, Shaw, Mrs M; Handsome young male with good head proportions, well defined stop. Long, clean neck. Good lay of shoulder, deep chest and brisket. Tight elbows and good bone. Good length of body, level topline and strong loin with good tailset. Good rear angulation with strong hindquarters, well defined 1st and 2nd thigh. Good turn of stifle and low hocks, strong pasterns. Shown in excellent condition. Moved with reach and drive to win this class. BOB

2. Negasi Elberith For Clanbruachan, Jolly, Mrs N; Lovely shape and balance of this quality bitch. Good head with a kind round, dark eye and feminine expression. Clean, well arched neck leading into a strong, well constructed front with good infill. Tight elbows, good bone standing on excellent feet and strong, straight pasterns. Good length of body, strong topline and loin. Powerful and well muscled hindquarters. Good turn of stifle and well let down hocks. Moved out well, straight coming and going.

Open 5 (1 abs)

1. Kinabula’s All About The Bass JW ScCEx OSW, Scanlon, I Mrs; a lovely balanced outline with a nice head and expression, correct head proportions. Well defined stop, good length and depth of muzzle. Nicely arched neck leading into a good front, deep chest with good infill. Good bone and well sprung ribs. Good turn of stifle, well let down hocks. Strong, level topline that she maintains on the move. Moved out well, covering the ground with reach and drive.

2. Sweet Little Wallflower Of Leteela, Smith, M Ms; Nice type with a feminine head, kind, round eye and expression. Good earset and head proportions. Good length of neck into well laid shoulders and infill of chest. Good bone, level topline that she maintained on the move. Defined 1st and 2nd thigh that she used to cover the ground on the move. Good turn of stifle and well let down hocks.

Two quality bitches, I just preferred the overall shape and balance of my winner today.

Claire Muir