Hound Association

Houndshow Open 2024 24th March 2024 Judge- Ian Sexton I would like to thank the committee of the Houndshow for inviting me to judge BIS, I had a really enjoyable day and would like to thank the exhibitors for their entries. The overall quality of the exhibits in best in show and best puppy in show was truly outstanding and I was spoilt for choice. I was very pleased with all my placings and there were many more dogs and bitches that did not make the initial cut in both groups that I am sure will go on to have successful careers. AV Import Register Black & Tan Coonhound Open Dog or Bitch (2) 1st. Mrs J Stanley’s Covehithe Steam Boat Willy. At 6 years old he was substantial and well boned; a powerful looking dog and I am sure he would be well suited to his job. His head is masculine and of the correct proportions, he has dark eyes and well set ears, the correct bite and dentition. Strong neck and well laid shoulders, level back, deep brisket and well spring ribs, he has well bent stifles and low set hocks, his movement was sound and true showing reach and drive in profile, very pleased to award him Best Import Register. 2nd. Mrs M Belcher’s Oakhills lady Liberty (Imp USA). An 8 ½ year old bitch, I would have preferred more overall substance, she is feminine throughout with a kind expression, dark eyes and the correct bite and dentition. Well laid shoulders and a level back, nicely bent stifles, and low set hocks she moved steadily around the ring. Junior Handling- Aged 6-11 1st. Georgina Clarke aged 11 years. Georgina was handling a very nice Beagle, although he was naughty on the table, she handled him very well and completed the movement in a controlled manner, I wish Georgina every success in the future. Junior Handling- Aged 12-16 1st. Melody Harrison aged 14 years. Melody was handling a Long Haired Dachshund, and she did so very well and was in harmony with her dog and did what I asked her to a good standard, if melody continues with junior handling, I hope she is successful in the future. AV Hound Open Dog or Bitch (24)10 1st. Mr Rob Wheeler and Mrs Kay Rutter’s- Ranveli Royal Touch, (Whippet). An 16 month old bitch and she is very feminine and elegant, showing plenty of breed type and being balanced and in proportion. Head of the correct proportions, ears well set, dark eyes and the correct bite and dentition, deep brisket, ribs carried well back and the correct topline. Her movement is sound and true showing reach and drive in profile, I am sure she has a bright future ahead. 2nd. Mrs J Graham & Mr Anne’s- Boloria Wild Spice JW (Dachshund (Wire Haired). A 23 month old bitch, lovely head and expression with dark eyes, ears well set, strong muzzle, and the correct bite, strong neck, well laid shoulders, prominent breast bone, deep brisket and rib cage carried well back. Correct topline and well angulated rear quarters, coat of the correct texture and she moved soundly. 3rd. Mrs Lynda Ward’s- Caryna Manantena At Backtor (Saluki). AV Hound veteran Dog or Bitch (17)6 1st. Mr & Mrs R E latimer’s- Uk Ch Jeremiah De Koulangar At Zharook JW (Imp Fr) (Afghan). A 9 ½ year old male and a very good example of the breed being masculine throughout, he belied his age and moved like a much younger dog, he moved with style and drive being sound and true. He had a long skull and foreface correct bite and dentition, long strong neck and well laid shoulders and upper arms, deep chest and ribcage carried well back. Correct topline and well angulated rear quarters which he used to advantage when moving around the ring. I was very pleased to learn that he gained the last point for his veteran warrant today. 2nd. Miss N Searle’s- Quick Silver He’s The One For Whipsearle Vw (Whippet). A ten year old male showing a typical and well balanced outline, head and muzzle of the correct proportions, dark eyes and the correct bite, long strong neck and well laid shoulders, deep brisket, correct topline, nicely angulated rear quarters, and well let down hocks, he moved steadily around the ring showing reach and drive. 3rd. Miss J Zaive’s Redji Prado Sybella (Dachshund MSH). BIS 1st Mrs S L A Graham’s- Marvale Chancellor At Ravold Jw (Dachshund SH). I was impressed with his overall balance and proportions, he had presence and impressed with his overall breed type. Head of the correct proportions, dark eyes and the correct bite, ears correctly set, strong muscular neck and he carried his head proudly on the move, shoulders and upper arms well laid back, prominent keel and deep brisket. Ribcage carried well back and a strong loin, his movement was sound and true, and I was very pleased to award him BIS. 2nd. Miss H Parson’s- Ch Priorpark Poetry In Motion Jw (Rhodesian Ridgeback). She is an excellent example of the breed, and has all of the necessary qualities required, she stands and carries herself very well, she is substantial but feminine throughout, with a correctly defined ridge. Head of the correct proportions, dark eyes and ears well set on, long strong neck, well laid shoulder blades and good return of upper arm. Deep chest, correct topline, good turn of stifle and hocks well let down, she moved freely around the ring showing reach and drive, this made it a very difficult decision and she pushed hard for BIS, and I was very pleased to award her RBIS. 3rd. Mrs M Woodworth’s- Ch Armardio Firestarter (Basset Hound). 4th. Miss J Wilton-Clark’s- Shalfleet Easter Sonnet (Whippet). BPIS 1st. Mr W Moore’s -Cloudside Vincent (Dachshund Wire Haired). What an outstanding puppy, showing all the qualities of the breed at such a young age, correct in every way balanced and in proportion without exaggeration. Masculine head and muzzle, dark eyes and the correct bite, ears correctly set, strong neck, shoulders well laid back and a good return of upper arm. Prominent and strong breast bone, deep chest and a level back, strong loin, well angulated rear quarters, feet correct and coat of the correct texture, no doubt that he has a very promising career ahead, very pleased to award him BPIS. 2nd. Miss Fiona & Mrs Susan Mycoft’s- Crosscop California Barbie From Supeta, (Whippet). Another quality puppy with a very promising future ahead, she has a long lean head with a lovely expression, dark eyes and the correct bite, a long and elegant neck, well shoulder blades and deep brisket with a gentle sweep to her underline, correct topline and short strong loin and well bent stifles, correct feet, she moved very soundly showing reach in front and drive from behind, she was up against very strong competition today and I was very pleased to award her RBPIS. 3rd. Mrs Norah Denise Raymond’s-Sofala Raffaello (Rhodesian Ridgeback). 4th. Mr K & Mrs S Parkins-Kindeace Hit The Road jack (Dachshund LH). Judge-Ian Sexton