Stafford & District Canine Society

Stafford and District Canine Society

28.09.2024

Many thanks to Sue Riley and her very had working committee for the invite to judge at Stafford and District. Many thanks for their super hospitality. I had some lovely dogs over the course of the day.

BIS

Overall, the BIS line up was good. I thought my winners stood out. BIS was the Pekingese Lizlanmor Declaration. Quality Pekingese male. Pleasing head of correct shape with nice open features and lovely large dark eye, correctly shaped and set ears and with non-obstructive wrinkle. All finished with a beautiful mane of correct texture. Short neck into good shoulders. I really liked his typical front assembly. He is well slung and not at all loose at the elbow, heavy boned and good flat foot. Correct body shape although I would for my personal preference like a fraction less body coat. Good rear. Correct tail set without kink. Moved typically and whilst pushed hard by the Beagle his maturity and finish could not be denied. Apparently, I gave his sire a good limit class some years ago. Apparently on a CC already so good luck. RBIS. Beagle. Eardley Trot On. Blanket Tri male. I had this young male under me in the Puppy Stakes at WKC and I thought him a very nice prospect, but he really didn’t help his handler and was not ready. Today was a different story just a few weeks on. He is still a raw male and needs time for him to fill out and his head to fully break, but I thought him a real super puppy and a very good prospect. Has a lovely overall shape when free stacked is typical and houndy. Head is of good proportions, and he has a super dark eye which is well set and gives him a very typical and desired expression. Decent neck into well laid shoulder and correct upper arm length. Well filled in front. Lovely round bone and tight foot. Needs to rib out a little more but is well ribbed back. Well bent at the stifle but in no way overdone. Tail set is correct as is carriage. In super condition this dog has a lovely side gait. Just needs some time but could not be denied for his overall type and construction.

BPIS

A lovely line up of puppies. Some real prospects here and some nice very dogs went without an award. BPIS Beagle who was RBIS. RBPIS was the Briard. Fostebrie Hope’s Sensation. This bitch appealed as she came into the ring for her overall size and balance. Good head with good strength through the muzzle. Nice dark eye and well-set ear. Decent length of neck into lovely well laid shoulder. Good breath of chest. Good bone. Overall body proportions are correct. Nicely angulated hind quarters. In excellent condition and the best of coats. Excelled herself on the move with typical gait and super drive from the rear. I thought her quite lovely, and she pushed the beagle hard. I am sure she will have a good career ahead of her.

BVIS

A quality selection of veterans.

BVIS. This went to the Dalmatian Dalfin Actual Fact. ShCEx. Full of himself and when he first came into the ring he was less than collected, but on inspection he is a very nice quality male. Pleasing head of correct proportions and of decent breadth of skull. Clean lips. Nice ears well set. Good neck into well placed shoulders. Good round bone and lovely tight foot. Correct depth to the chest and well sprung back. Moderately angulated and well muscled. Nice tail well carried and nicely spotted. Overall correctly spotted and in good coat. Settled into his job and moved very well. RBVIS. Std Wirehaired Dachshund. Tendrow I Am The One from Collidach. JW. Winner of AV Veteran hound under me.

Hound Group

Afghan

Puppy. 1. Istani Omar Sheriff. Light cream puppy who is indeed just that. A typical wilful Afghan male. Presented when settled a good overall shape. Good length to his head and nice dark eye correctly placed. Good neck. Decent length of upper arm and well-placed shoulder. Level topline. Correct croup and tailset. Decent bone with lovely large foot. When settled was ok on the move.

Yearling. This was a difficult class for me. 1. Istani Davidoff The Game JW. Quality male. Good head and expression. Correct eye, dark and well set. Good neck and excellent shoulder. Could be shorter he is a fraction longer than I would like. Holds his topline, well-spaced hipbones and good croup. Won this on his front assembly and correct action. 2. Amaserwah Any Way The Wind Blows at Jazzmeenah. Presented a very typical outline and squarer than the first dog. Very typey gold. Pleasing head of good length and strength and with nice eye. Good bone and decent foot. For me he is steep in the shoulder which detracts from his otherwise qualities and is evident on the move and this cost him the place here. Good topline and lovely tail set and carriage. Good hindquarters. In super jacket. 3. Amaserwah A Kind of Magic with Casachared

Post Graduate. Jazzmeenah Suraya. Gold bitch. Not the most glamorous bitch and even for me I would like more length to her jacket and topknot. Nevertheless, she was for me today all Afghan. Super head. Typically feminine but head full of strength with good string underjaw. Good neck and shoulder. Lovely large feet. Shoulders long and sloping and set well back. Good depth of chest and correct spring of rib. Correct and prominent hipbones set wide apart. Good hindquarters. Moved very well in typical Afghan style despite the small ring.

Beagle

Puppy. 1. Eardley Well Read Fred Six month old quality tri. Super head free from any wrinkle and with a lovely dark eye completing the expression. Well set ears of good length. Good neck into excellent shoulders. Super round bone and lovely tight foot. Level topline held on the move. Nicely angulated rear. Moved well. Promising but just needs time and to grow on. 2. Clarismore Winter Luxury. Another nice youngster. Quality through and very houndy. Well made throughout and well balanced. Good neck and shoulder, good front assembly, well angulated rear. In good hard condition and moved well. I just preferred the overall expression of 1.

Yearling. 1. Blunderhall Flirty Gertie. Not a big bitch but nice to go over. Pleasing head and expression, although would like a fraction more breadth through but she is still young. Super neck and shoulder. Well sprung rib and well sprung back. Good topline and tail set. Could be a little tidier coming and going. In good condition.

Post Graduate. Blunderhall Saucy Sally JW. I very much liked this 13 month tri bitch. Nice for size and so well balanced. Good head and expression. Well set leathers of correct length. Super round bone and really super feet. Well ribbed up. Nice hind angulation. Moved very well. Should do well.

Open. Eardley Trot On. BPIS. RBIS. 2. Clarismore Twist and Shout. O/W. Nice for overall size and shape. Another in super hard condition. Pleasing head of good proportions and lovely dark eye, I just preferred the overall expression of 1. Good bone and feet, although a fraction heavier in front than my preference. Well ribbed. Super topline, powerful loin and good tailset. Moved very well.

Greyhound

Post Graduate. Two very different types. 1. Kellsboro Sasha. A veteran bitch, who is losing her colour but otherwise is lovely. This 7 year old appealed here for her overall type and shape. Nice size for a bitch. Correct front assembly. Good for bone and such good feet for a veteran. Good depth of brisket and well filled in front. Moderate rear end. Moved steadily although could be a little less close going away. 2. Inchydoney Memories Une Virgin Mary Avec Stonelow (IMP). Not a small dog. Preferred the overall type and topline of 1. Pleasing head proportions and good strength of underjaw. Would prefer for preference a darker eye even for his light colour. Good length of neck. OK for bone. Breaks in topline which detracts from his overall appearance. Movement was precise.

Open. 1. Droopy’s Tavern. Another well-conditioned veteran. 8 years old and in super nick. Nice for overall size and well put together. Good depth of chest. Good bone. Well angulated rear. Such an easy mover and so light on her feet, at this age is a joy to watch. Well made good for type BOB.

Irish Wolfhound

Junior. Bechaire’s Aodh Fire of Ravensecret. Still quite raw but a nice prospect. Only 6 months of age and very much a baby this young IW is of good size and has a pleasing outline. As required, a series of smooth curves. Good length of head and of adequate breadth. Good eye. Ears need to settle a little. Good length of a strong neck into well placed shoulders. Needs to drop but good breadth of chest. Topline of sufficient length. Lovely hindquarters. Good bone and feet. Needs some fill out and get some substance to him. I liked him. Not easy I realise, but would like the handler to let him go a bit. Moved well.

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Puppy. 1. Priorpark Pride and Joy to Nzuri. A very nice young puppy bitch who was an easy winner of this class. Presents a lovely outline. Lovely for type. Head is of good length, has strength to it and is free from excess. Super length of a clean neck. Well placed shoulders. Good bone and lovely tight foot. Good depth to her and not too wide. Good topline. Well angulated rear. Correct clear ridge which is symmetrical and of correct length. Moved well. Pushed the BOB very hard. 2. Laralinwood Papageno. Very raw and exuberant puppy. Gave his novice handler a hard time. Nevertheless, he is a nice puppy and of good type. All is in the right place. Couldn’t really assess his movement. Dog and handler need ringcraft as they could be a good partnership. In good condition.

Yearling. 1. Vkloof Lady Lambo Hurcan. Bitch of good size. Nice overall shape. Pleasing head and expression. Good neck and shoulder. Good bone and nice feet. Falls off a fraction at the croup. Good hindquarters. Moved with drive although could be a fraction tidier in front.

Post Graduate. 1. Vkloof Lady Lambo Hurcan. Winner of Yearling. 2. VkloofDuke Lambo Galardo JW. Upstanding male who is super for substance. Nice outline. A little too string in head for me, but good eye and well set ears. Good neck and shoulder. Deep in chest. Good hindquarters. Needs to learn his game and settle down a little. When he moves however it is precise.

Open. 1. Priorpark Point and Click JW. A very nice male and from the same kennel as the puppy winner. A clever breeder as I also awarded this kennel a POTY day heat this year. Very nice for type. Pleasing head and expression. Lovely neck into the best of shoulders. Deep in chest. Good bone. Good topline. Correct ridge. Nicely angulated behind. Moved well. 2. Laralinwood Papageno. Second in Puppy.

Dachshund Min Long Haired

Junior. 1.Rivandell Nymphadora. Red bitch who impressed for her overall proportions. Head of good length with pleasing eye shape and set. Well placed ears. Good neck and shoulder. Correct length and placement of upper arm. Good topline and tail set. Good rear. Enough ground clearance. Still very raw and needs time to fill and mature through. Moved well.

Post Graduate. 1. Rivandell Osha. Another pleasing for size. Pleasing head piece of good length and overall proportions. Correct eye. Would prefer a fraction more length of neck. Good bone and nice feet. Well developed breastbone. Good topline and correct length of croup. Good tail correctly set and carried. Moved well with drive.

Open. 1. Ralines Lemosas For Rivandell. Good size and overall shape. Nice head proportions but felt her eye was too round for ideal. Correct ground clearance. Nice overall body proportions. Supe bone and feet. Good neck and shoulder. Fraction wider in front than I would like. Super topline which is held on the move. Good rear assembly. Moved well.

Dachshund Long Haired

Junior. This was a very good class. Both of super quality. 1. Swansford Debhoradora. Very nicely made L/H of good overall proportions. I thought she has a super head and expression. Head is of required proportions and of adequate length. Good strong muzzle slightly arched. Lovely eye of correct shape. What is did like was good sized teeth. Very typical front assembly and well bone forelegs into good tight foot. Enough ground clearance under her jacket. Of correct overall length. Well angulated rear but not overdone. Moved very well with rear drive. Group 2. 2. Breezelyn A Long Story at Gainscroft. Another one with many the same qualities as Debhoradora and should also have a bright career. Well made through and again with adeauqte clearance and overall length. Well-muscled up and in A1 condition with super jacket. Moved well. I just preferred the overall eye and expression of 1.

Post Graduate. 1. Abydezi Northern Lights. Nice for type and overall shape and balance. Pleasing head and expression. Good eye correctly set and well-set ears of correct breadth and length. Well ribbed back. Strong topline and correct tail set. Well developed sternum. Would prefer tighter feet and to be a little more up on the pastern.

Open. Gainscroft Dashing Dudley. Nicely made L/H bitch with lots to like. Presents a very good outline and is of correct body proportions throughout. Good length of head although for me a fraction too broad in back skull. Good eye. Well laid shoulder and with good length of upper arm. Well developed sternum. Nice underline and topline. Good tail set. Moved well. 2. Abydachs Renegade Angel at Abydezi. Another nice one. Well made and of correct length. Good head proportions and good eye, but just falls a little too much under the eye for preference. Good neck and shoulder. Super front. Well maintained topline and well angulated rear. Moved very well.

Dachshund Min Wire Haired

A small but quality entry.

Junior. 1. Emem Joyful Sunshine. What a lovely young puppy this is. Just as you would want gassy and full of it. Very nicely headed bitch with correct skull to muzzle proportion. Well set dark eye. Correct leathers, well set and of correct length and breadth. Nice front assembly with well developed sternum for her age. Good height proportions and of correct length. Well angulated rear. Moved very well and with drive. Tail correctly carried despite her age and enthusiasm. Just needs to grow into a harsher jacket. A very nice puppy. Adult group 4 and on another day could be higher up the line. I liked her. 2. Kaytian The Suncaller. This is another nice youngster and unlucky to find 1 on such form. Good for overall type. Well-made throughout and with super topline and tailset. Well off for bone and good feet. In the best of jackers which is a credit to her owner. Moved very well.

Post Graduate. 1. Winner of second in junior.

Open. 1. Emem Hope for Sunshine JW. Quality Mini Wire with much to like. Good head of correct proportions. Typical and correct front assembly. Good sternum. Nice underline. Good neck and shoulder. Correct rear angulation. Moved very well and with good drive from the rear. Would prefer her eye a fraction less round and needs to grow a new jacket.

Dachshund Wire Haired

Like the Miniature wire haired, another quality entry.

Junior. 1. Brumberhill Biscuit to Ambiesque. This young seven month old puppy immediately appealed for her outline. I thought her quite lovely through. Pleasing head of correct proportions with good eye and correct ear set. Her neck into shoulder is quite beautiful and accentuated by expert flat work on the coat. Well developed breastbone. Good front assembly with correct bone and good feet of correct length. Super hind quarters. Moved well and pushed hard for BOB. Puppy group 2 to the RBIS. 2. Salixian Gracious Wings. Another nice one with a pleasing head. Good front although could be a little stronger in pastern. Just needs to strengthen in topline. Super rib. Good rear. Moved very well. Well put down.

Post Graduate. 1 Feldhund Moonlight. Smart 11 month. Old. I liked him very much and he is very nicely made. Super head and expression. Scored highly for his overall balance. Moved very well. Should do well. Another so well put down.

Open.1 Collidach Percy Cute at Samlane. Mature male who is impressive for substance and overall shape. He has a very good head piece and good eye. Well set ears of good length. Good through neck and shoulder. Pleasing bone and feet. Correct front assembly. Correct topline. Not overdone behind. Moved very well with drive. Wouldn’t want any more of him. BOB.

Dachshund Min Smooth Haired

Junior. 1. Winterfield Luckystar. B/T. Pleases on overall shape. Of good size. Lovely head and expression with good eye which is dark, of good shape and well set. Good ear set and length. Good front. Correct length of upper arm and well-placed shoulder of decent length. Correct topline. Moved very well. 2. Devondax Earmed My Stripes at Littlecopse. Brindle male who is very raw and needs time which he has on his side. Good head although preferred the overall expression of 1. Good breastbone development. Correct topline although a fraction long in loin and could have a fraction length of rib cage. Moved ok just needs to drop his tail, I forgave this in a young male.

Post Graduate. 1. Winterfield Lady In Red. Pleasing for overall type. Good head and expression with pleasing eye. Good strength of foreface. Front assembly is correct with good strong forearm. Good topline and tail set. Won this class on the correct length of rib cage and shorter loin. Moved well. BOB. 2. Littlecopse Black Opium. /T Nice for size. Decent head and expression. Good neck and shoulder placement. Well placed front with good strong breastbone. Cuts up a little too much for me and needs to be ribbed up further back. Good Rear. Moved well in both directions.

Open. 1. Winterfield June of Arabia. B.T. Good for overall body proportions and with good ground clearance. This bitch is a lovely mover and is lovely on the go around. Nice head and expression. Good leathers. Nicely made throughout and In good hard condition, a credit to her owner. 2. Llansansior Chervil at Littlecopse. Another typical specimen and another who is a good mover. Well-constructed. Just preferred the overall expression of 1.

Dachshund Smooth Haired

Open1. Cwmdarhian The Mistress. B/T bitch. I very much liked her as soon as she came into the ring, immediately appealing to me for her size and balance. Nothing extreme here. Very good head of correct width and overall proportions. Good strength to muzzle. Super dark eye which is correctly set. Good neck and super shoulders which are well laid back. My notes say well made all over, and she is. Moved very well and in A1 condition. 2. Carpaccio Magnum PI at Hamoura. Another quality smooth who again is balanced through. Again, good head proportions although a fraction cheeky for me. Good strength to the foreface. Well made front and well-developed sternum. Good bone. Correct topline and tail set. Good rear. Moved very well if a little proud of her tail.

Whippet

Thank you for a lovely entry of whippets.

Puppy. 1. Sarquele Snow Over It. This is a rather lovely puppy and was an easy winner of this well filled class. Immediately impressed with her silhouette which showed a super graceful outline. Pleasing head which is of good length and lean through. Good length of neck which is nicely arched and reaches to well placed shoulders. Well-constructed front assembly. Good bone and feet with correct slight spring to her pasterns. Good depth for a youngster, well ribbed up. Nicely angulated behind and in no way over done, nicely muscled and well developed second thigh. Moved very well. I very much liked her. 2. Lawley Ereza Mar At Landsbirch. Brindle bitch of quality. Quality through. Pleasing for size and overall shape. Typical head and eye. Good neck into well laid shoulders. Good front angulation with just enough width to the chest. Good bone and feet. Pleasing topline which in no way is exaggerated. Lovely hind angulation and well-muscled up. Correct foot fall. At time was a bit disinterested and not making the most of herself but when she pulls herself together is a very nice whippet.

Yearling. 1. Afterglow Whirlwind. Quite a lovely Br/W who immediately appealed for her size and lovely shape and for her overall moderation. This bitch is very nice for size and is so well balanced. Pleasing head and expression. Really lovely neck which is of good length leading into well laid shoulders with correct flat muscle and not in any way heavy. Good front with correct bone and well arched foot. Super topline which is graceful and flows very nicely to the croup. Deep chest. Muscular loin. Correctly angled hind quarters and well let down hock. This bitch excelled on the move with an effortless gait with lovely low reach in front. In good hard condition. BOB over some nice whippets. A little more enthusiasm and she will do very well. 2. Crosscop Just A Friend. Fawn/White. Another from the top drawer and much to commend here. Presents a lovely outline and covers plenty of ground without any over exaggeration. Super front assembly. Just a fraction top size for me and thus I preferred the winner for size. Moved very well for and aft and has a lovely side gait.

Post Graduate. A good sized class and a very tough decision between 1 and 2 who are both very good specimens. 1.Dapperdiva Four Roses. R/W. Impressed for overall type and size. Good head although if I were to be hypercritical would prefer a fraction more underjaw. Wonderful length of neck which is muscular and leads to ideal shoulder placement. Correct flat muscle. Good front and nice bone. Good fill in front. Well sprung and with flowing topline. Super hind angulation and moved very well indeed. 2. Silkridge Saffron of Fletchgate. Another quality whippet. Good for size and overall shape. Nice front and correct topline. In good condition and moved very well. I just preferred the hind angulation of 1.

Open. 1. Jothryn Rebelled In Joy. Quality light fawn who presents a lovely silhouette which is hard not to be drawn to. Pleasing head and expression. Good neck into good shoulder placement. Correct length of upper arm and overall, a good front assembly. Well filled in front with good depth to brisket. Nice moderate bladed bone. Correct topline and nicely angulated at the rear. In good muscle tone. Moved well. 2. Refton Tibalt At Whipsearle JW. Quite a striking dog who is of decent size. Good head with good eye and ear. Enough neck. Would prefer a fraction more upper arm which makes his front a little too straight. Good depth of chest and well sprung. Pleasing topline. Good rear end. Moved well.

AVNSC Hound

Puppy. 1. Cheshire Pester. Foxhound. Tri colour and hound marked. Enchanting young puppy who has the most typical head and good eye with keen eye. Lovely length of neck. A fraction short in the upper arm but nevertheless a well laid shoulder. Nice bone and feet. Well sprung. Firm topline. As sound as a pound on the move.

Yearling.1 Diheath Chekov. O/W Basset. I liked this dog for his overall style and shape. Good head which exhibits correct planes and proportions, prominent occiput, Correct shaped eye with no excess of haw. Good muscular neck. Front is well developed. Good bone and feet. Adequate clearance. Of good length but with good rib and well ribbed back. Muscular hindquarters and hocks well let down. Moved well.

Open. Ch Soletrader Special Effect for Yvbesbrook JW. PBGV. Very typey Petit. Pleasing head with correct head proportions. Well placed ears of correct length. Good neck and shoulder. Well boned. Could have a fraction more keel for me. Of correct body proportions. Well put down in good jacket which is not over trimmed. Could be a little tidier going away today. Have seen him move better.

AV Import. Hound

Xtreme Mr President V D Mergelhoeve at Morthound. B/T Coonhound. Alone but a nice young dog. Pleasing head of correct proportions and planes. Good deep flews. Good dark eye with no haw. Well set ears of good length. Lovely bone and feet. Would prefer a fraction more lay of the shoulder. Well sprung. Good tail set and carriage. Moved well. Of good colour.

AV Veteran Hound

Veteran 1. Std Wirehaired Dachshund. Tendrow I Am The One from Collidach. JW. I did like this bitch. Quality headpiece with nice eye and well set ears. Good neck into well-placed broad shoulders. Her body proportions are overall excellent. Her tail is well set and carried on the move. She has an excellent rear which is well muscled and which she uses on the move to her advantage. I thought her a Quality dachshund and an excellent example of a veteran showgirl. It's’super hard condition and excellent harsh jacket. Found out that this gave her the final points for her Veteran Warrant. Well deserved and congratulations. RBVIS under me latert in the day. 2. Citycroft Starfall JW. Lovely for type. Stylish bitch who presents a lovely outline. Good front. Correct bone. Correct depth of chest. Moderate rear. Moved well.

Hound Group

1 Beagle. 2 LH Dachshund 3 SH Dachshund 4. Mini WH Dachshund. Definitely some quality Dachshunds in The Midlands!

Miniature Schnauzer

Junior. Nice class. 1. Schnaustar Wannabe. P/S. Quality youngster with many qualities. Typical outline. Correct head shape and of ideal breadth. Good strength to the muzzle. Dark eye. Decent length of neck into good shoulders. Good chest width and pronounced sternum. Well ribbed up. Good topline and hindquarters. Moved well. Went on to win the Puppy Group and Group 2 in the adult group. Put in a very good performance for me in the competition for BPIS and was in contention in what was a good line up. Could use ears a little more. 2. Violois Poetic Haiku for Copellasatr. Very typey with lovely head and expression. Good overall shape and size. Lovely bone and feet. Just preferred the shoulder placement and the coat texture on 1. Moved very well.

Post Graduate. 1. Two Tone Elios. B/S. Pleased me for overall size and shape. Nicely balanced. He has a good head and expression with neat well-placed ears and good dark eye nicely framed by good eyebrows. Strong neck. Would prefer a little more lay back of shoulder. Correct muscle. Well ribbed up. Strong topline and string short loin. Would prefer a fraction more hind angulation. Moved ok.

Open.1. Brown Sugar Lady for Devorasjoy. Very nice head of correct proportions and with a lovely eye. Ears a little heavy which detracted from the overall expression. Would prefer a fraction more length of neck. Lovely front of good breath and good sternum development. Good bone and feet. Nicely ribbed up. Good hindquarters. Moved well but could do with a little more drive today.

Schnauzer

Open. 1. Minnienoom Navigator. Alone in this entry but a smart and upstanding male. P/S. Pleased for his overall balance and shape. I was particularly impressed by his hard correctly banded jacket and especially so his harsh leg hair. Good head and expression with good eye, ears could have a fraction more lift. Decent length of neck into good shoulders. Would prefer a little more strength in sternum but good width of chest. Nicely ribbed. Correct topline. Well angulated rear. Moved very well.

Dr Ian Gabriel