• Show Date: 19/10/2024
  • Show Type: Open/Limited/Sanction
  • Judged by: Richard Gunn Contact Judge
  • Published Date: 25/11/2024

Stroud & District Canine Society

Breed: Hound Group

Beagles:

Puppy 1 entry.

1st Wright & Mitchell Mr N. & Mr L. Parkebreeway Parsnip At Huntshill.

Beautiful youngster so full of quality. Typical head with a slightly domed skull of moderate width with dark eyes set well apart and long ears. Well-made front with straight forelegs set well beneath her deep chest with well sprung ribs which extend well back. Muscular rear with well bent stifles and strong hocks. On the move she covered the ground with long reaching strides and keeping a level topline. B.P.I.B. and 3rd in the Hound Puppy Group.

Junior 1 entry 1 absentee.

Post graduate 2 entries 1 absentee.

1st Caple Mr M. Morsefield Laura Ashley.

Beautifull made compact tri colour bitch of correct size. Typical in her head of fair length and moderate width with a slightly domed skull, well defined stop and well set dark eyes giving an appealing expression. Sufficient length of neck to allow her to come to ground easily. Well laid back shoulders and nice tight elbows. Deep body with well sprung ribs leading to her short, muscular loin. Her rear compliments her front perfectly with muscular, well bent stifles and strong, parallel hocks. On the move she covered the ground with good long strides, keeping her topline level at all times and with plenty of drive from her rear. B.O.B. and later 2nd in the Hound Group.

Open 1 entry.

1st Wright & Mitchell Mr N. & Mr L. Huntshill Up To Trouble.

Well balanced tri colour dog of correct size who is compactly built and well-muscled throughout. Correct head with slight dome to skull, prominent stop and large eyes giving good expression. Well-made front with shoulders well laid back, short pasterns and nice tight feet. Ample depth of chest to his body with a level topline. Well bent stifles to his rear and carrying his tail up correctly. On the move he covered the ground with long strides and plenty of drive from his rear. R.B.O.B.

Whippets:

Puppy 1 entry 1 absentee.

Junior 1 entry 1 absentee.

Post graduate 0 entries.

Open 1 entry.

1st Glithero & Philo Mr P.R. & Mrs S. & Ms S.R. Palmik Against All Odds For Coppershell.

Elegant brindle dog of correct size and well balanced in his outline. Correct head proportions, tapering well to his muzzle and with dark, oval expressive eyes. Muscular slightly arched neck of sufficient length leads down to his well laid back shoulders with good return of upper arms and straight forelegs. Deep in his body with ribs well sprung and tucking up well to his short, muscular loin. Nice fallaway to his rear with muscular thighs, stifles well bent and standing over a lot of ground. He moved well with good length of stride and plenty of drive. B.O.B.

Dachshund Long-Haired:

Special yearling 0 entries.

Open dog 1 entry.

1st Wedge Mr M. Dolan The Last Time.

Masculine dog of correct height to length ratio. Correct in his head proportions with almond shaped eyes. Neat front set well around his deep chest with shoulders well laid and legs nicely under his body. Short, muscular loin leading to his strong, broad rump and with his rear assembly complimenting his front. He moved well with great freedom in his action around the ring. B.O.B.

Open Bitch 2 entries 1 absentee.

1st Wedge Mr M. Faulksfollie Miss Minaver At Dolans.

Beautiful bitch presented in good coat with a feminine head and good expression from her dark almond eyes all carried well by her long, muscular neck. Ample depth to her body with sufficient ribbing and with her legs supporting her body well. Muscular rear with broad rump and angles complimenting her front. On the move she covered the ground easily with sufficient reach and drive. R.B.O.B.

Dachshund Miniature Long-Haired:

Special yearling 6 entries 5 absentees.

1st Holtom Miss A. Rivandell Nymphadora.

Well-presented cream bitch of correct proportions. Correct in her head with a dark almond eye and high set well rounded ears. Well laid shoulders with good muscle and her legs set well under her body. Well ribbed up in her underline with sufficient ground clearance and broad in her rump with her upper thigh set at right angles to her pelvis. She moved freely around the ring. B.P.I.B.

Open dog 4 entries 2 absentees.

1st Phillips Mrs J. & Mr P. Summerview Hello Hugo JW.

Immaculately presented dog of correct proportions throughout. Conical shaped head with a slightly arched skull, dark almond shaped eyes and well-rounded high set ears. Muscular neck leads down to his excellent front with long shoulder blades, balancing return of upper arms and prominent breast bone with his forelegs covering the lowest part of his crooked front. His ribs extend well back and lead to his short, strong loin and keeping a level back at all times. Broad muscular rump with a strong pelvis and his upper thighs set at right angles to it. He stands straight and parallel with ample width between his rear legs. On the move he covered the ground well with long, free flowing strides and demonstrating great drive from his rear. B.O.B. and 1st in the Hound Group.

2nd Thomson Mr L. Rivandell Sirius Black.

Well balanced cream dog, correct in his head and with dark almond eyes. Good front all fitting well around his prominent breast bone and with sufficient ground clearance. His body has sufficient length and good ribbing. Muscular rear with his thighs set at correct angles. He moved well with good long strides around the ring.

Open bitch 3 entries 2 absentees.

1st Holtom Miss A. Rivandell Osha.

Compactly built cream bitch who has moderate length and is low to the ground. Long conical head shape with dark well set almond eyes. Prominent breast bone to her front with her shoulders well laid and her legs set under her body. Well ribbed up in her body leading to her broad muscular rear with her hindlegs straight and parallel. She moved effortlessly around the ring. R.B.O.B.

Dachshund Smooth-Haired:

Special yearling 1 entry.

1st Rycroft Mrs S.J. Chidax Sahara Sand By Trisensara.

Beautiful red bitch of correct height to length ratio. Her head is long and conical with a slightly arched skull and has an almond shaped eye giving good expression. Well made in her front with good length and width to her shoulders and with good return of upper arms. Prominent breast bone which extends nicely under her deep chest with her ribbing extending well back and tucking up nicely to her short, muscular loin. Broad rump to her rear with well-muscled thighs and her angles balancing her front perfectly. On the move she covered the ground well with long and free flowing strides with plenty of drive from her rear. B.P.I.B. and pleased to award her 2nd in the Hound Puppy Group.

Open dog 3 entries 1 absentee.

1st Rycroft Mrs S.J. Jacksondax Hornet Hurrah At Trisensara JW.

Black and tan dog who is correctly proportioned throughout. His head is conically shaped, tapering gracefully to a well-defined muzzle, complemented by dark, almond-shaped eyes. His slightly arched, muscular long neck carries his head with elegance. The front assembly is well-constructed with correctly placed shoulders that fit seamlessly around his deep, well-ribbed chest and prominent breastbone. His underline merges gradually into his abdomen. He has a well-rounded rump with strong muscles and correctly set rear quarters that perfectly balance his front. He moves with an impressive ground-covering stride and strong rear drive. B.O.B.

2nd Rycroft Mrs S.J. Fantastic Frank At Trisensara JW.

Well-made red dog of typical proportions, standing sufficiently clear of the ground. Good length and width of head with typical expression from his dark almond-shaped eyes. His front is well-made, featuring a prominent breast bone, well-laid shoulders, and a good return of upper arm set at right angles. His body is well supported by his legs and broad feet. Well-ribbed up in his body leading to a short, muscular loin. Broad, full rump covered in strong muscle and complimenting rear angulation. On the move, he covers the ground with long, reaching strides around the ring.

Open bitch 2 entries 1 absentee.

1st Wilkinson & Wakeham Miss C. & Mr A. Raajput’s Canadian Winter With Wakywilks.

Beautiful black and tan bitch who has a perfectly proportioned head, dark almond-shaped eyes and high-set ears. Well-laid-back shoulders to her front which fit neatly around her deep chest and prominent breastbone. Her body is well-ribbed up and she maintains a level back at all times. Her rear is muscular, with a long upper thigh and shorter second thigh, complementing her front perfectly. She moved well with free, flowing long strides. R.B.O.B.

Dachshund Miniature Smooth-Haired:

Special yearling 7 entries 1 absentee.

1st Corfield Mrs A.M. Russetcopse’s Toffee Apple.

Beautiful bitch correctly proportioned throughout. Typical head, conical in appearance and tapering well to her nose. Dark almond shaped eyes and well-rounded high set ears. Well-made front with muscular shoulders and her feet supporting her body well. Deep in her chest with her ribbing extending well back and her underline gradually merging into her abdomen. Muscular broad rear with her upper thighs set at right angles to her pelvis and complimenting her front perfectly. On the move she covered the ground with long and free flowing strides.

2nd Wilkinson & Wakeham Miss C. & Mr A. Wakywilks Celestial.

Well-made black and tan bitch of nearly 9 months who is just a shade longer than my winner. Loved her head and expression all carried well by her long, muscular neck which flows down into her well-made front with prominent breast bone and muscular shoulders. Good strong well-muscled rear with correct angles and standing parallel on her hind legs. On the move she was parallel in her movement with good length to her strides. B.P.I.B.

3rd Johnson Mrs C.L. Ruletadax Destina.

Open dog 3 entries.

1st Reynolds Mrs E.M. Kleinstar Moongazer.

Handsome dog well balanced throughout. Conical shaped head with a slightly arched skull, dark almond eyes and well-rounded high set ears. Well made in his front with prominent breast bone, well placed shoulders with good return of upper arms and standing well on his forelegs. Deep in his body with his ribbing extending well back and keeping his topline. Muscular, short loin leading to his well-made rear assembly with upper thighs set at right angle and shorter lower thighs all covered in strong muscles. His movement was parallel coming and going and in profile he had good length to his strides. B.O.B.

2nd Wilkinson & Wakeham Miss C. & Mr A. Bronia Gabriel For Wakywilks.

Well-made red dog of correct proportions. Conical head with dark almond eyes and high-set, well-rounded ears. Correct front assembly around a prominent breastbone, with sloping shoulders and a good return of upper arms. Deep in his body with ribbing extending well back. Well-rounded rump with muscular thighs set at correct angles. He moved with long strides and plenty of drive from behind.

3rd Woods Miss A.J. Kelcardi Planet Mars.

Open bitch 4 entries.

1st Small Miss K. From Redteckel Story Maxin For Devondax.

Beautiful red bitch of correct height to length ratio. Good length to her head which tapers well to her muzzle with dark, almond shaped eyes giving good expression. Well made in her front with balancing length to her shoulders and upper arms which all lay close to her ribs. Deep in her chest with sufficient ground clearance and supported well by her correctly placed forelegs. Her ribs extend well back to allow her to keep a good topline and lead to her short, muscular loin. Broad in her rump with her thighs set at right angles and all covered in good muscle she stands parallel on her rear legs. On the move she covered the ground with an effortless long stride with plenty of drive from her rear. R.B.O.B.

2nd Reynolds Mrs E.M. Merryline Alexandra At Kleinstar.

Well-made bitch of correct proportions. Correct in her head with a with a dark almond eye and carried well by her long neck. Well laid shoulders to her front all fitting neatly around her deep chest with prominent breast bone. Strong, muscular rear with angles complimenting her front. On the move she covered the ground with good long reaching strides.

3rd Woods Miss A.J. Ruletadax Aguila.

Dachshund Wire-Haired:

Special yearling 5 entries 4 absentees.

1st McCalmont Mr & Mrs K Silvae Hallmark.

Beautiful bitch well balanced in her outline. Feminine conical head which tapers well to her muzzle with dark almond eyes and high set ears. Well made in her front with her shoulders lying close and sloping with good return of upper arms. Her body has ample depth and has a prominent breast bone and her ribbing extends well back. Muscular broad rump with her thighs set at right angles to compliment her front perfectly and with her legs straight and parallel. On the move she covered the ground with good, long free flowing strides and plenty of drive from her rear. R.B.O.B.

Open dog 1 entry.

1st McCalmont Mr & Mrs K. Covellyn’s Cecil At Silvae.

I loved this fabulous young dog who is full of quality throughout and was so well settled for his age. Typical head, conical with equal length from nose to stop as stop to occiput. Beautiful ridges above his dark almond eyes and nice close fitting lips. He carried his head well on his muscular, long neck which flowed down to his well-made front with shoulders close fitting and sloping with balancing return of upper arms. Prominent breast bone to his front with good depth to his body and standing well on his broad front feet. Well ribbed up in his body which gave him a good topline and merged neatly into his abdomen. Broad full rump with his upper thighs set at right angle to his pelvis and shorter lower thighs all covered with strong muscle. On the move he was parallel and with long, free flowing strides. B.P.I.B. and pleased to award him 1st in the hound puppy group and then see him win reserve best puppy in show.

Open bitch 1 entry.

1st McCalmont Mr & Mrs K. Silvae Best Kept Secret.

Beautiful bitch presented in excellent coat and muscle condition. Typical head with beautiful eyebrows above her dark almond eyes and well rounded low set ears. Long, slightly arched neck which flows down to her well laid back shoulders with good return of upper arms and with her forelegs supporting her well. Prominent breast bone to her well filled in front and with her body deep and sufficiently clear of the ground. Moderately long in her body with her ribbing extending well back to her muscular short loin. Her rear compliments her front perfectly with long upper thighs and shorter lower thighs. On the move she has a free flowing long stride with plenty of drive and parallel in her movement. B.O.B. and later pleased to award her 4th in the Hound Group.

Dachshund Miniature Wire-Haired:

Special yearling 0 entries.

Open dog 2 entries.

1st Moss & Silvester Mrs L.E. & Mr N. Griffingate I Have A Dream.

Handsome well made dog with everything in moderation. Typical in his head with medium sized almond eyes set obliquely. Deep in his body with sufficient ground clearance and with his shoulders close fitting with good return of upper arms and nice, straight forelegs supporting his body well. Good fore chest with breast bone prominent and extending well back under his body. Strong broad rump with his rear angulation complimenting his front perfectly. On the move he covered the ground easily with long, free flowing strides. B.O.B.

2nd Gilkes Stroton & Storton Mrs S. Mrs H.M. & Mr D.G. Dereheath Shaken Not Stired At Birchino.

Well balanced dog of correct proportions. Conical head with dark almond eyes and carried well by his muscular long neck. Well filled in front with his breast bone prominent, sloping shoulders and sufficient depth of chest. Muscular rear quarters set at correct angles and standing parallel on his legs. He moved well with plenty of drive around the ring.

A.V.N.S.C. Hound:

Puppy 4 entries 1 absentee.

1st Stratton Mrs J.W. Justartee This Is Me (Basenji).

Well-balanced bitch who has a refined, aristocratic appearance. Correct in her head, with a flat profile and well-defined features. Her forehead has attractive wrinkles, complemented by dark, almond-shaped eyes and neatly placed, small ears. The front assembly is well-structured, boasting fine bone, straight forelegs, and well-laid-back shoulders. The chest is deep and oval-shaped, supported by well-sprung ribs. A level, short backline flows into a rear with moderate angulation and muscular, long second thighs. Her movement is efficient, covering the ground with a long, swift stride. B.P.I.B. and later pleased to award her 4th in the hound puppy group.

2nd Fleetwood Mr R.D. & Mrs C.A. Tangaer Iced Bun (Basset Griffon Vendeen Petit).

Well balanced bitch with a beautiful head and expression. Good length of neck leads down to her well made front with clean, well laid back shoulders. Medium length to her back and with a nice level topline. Muscular rear with stifles well bent, good strong hocks and a high set tail carried sabre like when moving. Presented in good harsh coat she moved with good reach and drive around the ring.

3rd Kehoe & Phillips Miss A.M. & Mr C.R. Redcrown Cool Cruise (Rhodesian Ridgeback).

Junior 3 entries 2 absentees.

1st Kehoe & Phillips Miss A.M. & Mr C.R. Redcrown Celtic Queen (Rhodesian Ridgeback).

Moderately proportioned bitch correct in her head with dark, round bright eyes all carried well by her long neck. Her front has good strong bone with shoulders sloping and neat compact feet with well arched toes. Good depth to her body with a level topline. Well-muscled rear with good bend of stifles. She moved freely around the ring.

Post graduate 2 entries.

1st Cockbil Ms K. Cealdstan Artistic Mystic (AI) (Norwegian Elkhound).

Beautiful bitch who was so very composed on the day. Wedge shaped head with medium sized dark oval eyes and high set small erect ears which were very mobile. Her front has sloping shoulders with nice straight legs and small slightly oval shaped feet. Short in her body with a strong back and deep in her chest with well curved ribs. Strong rear with a definite bend to her stifles and good strong, straight hocks. On the move she covered the ground with an effortless striding action.

2nd Kehoe & Phillips Miss A.M. & Mr C.R. Redcrown Celtic Queen.

Open 4 entries 1 absentee.

1st Logvinenko Dr T. Ryazan Vladimir ShCEx (Borzoi).

Well-made aristocratic white and gold dog presented in good coat and muscle. Long, lean head in proportion to his size with a slight dome to his skull and well filled in below his dark, almond eyes. Correctly set small ears and good length to his slightly arched neck. Good clean front with his shoulders sloping and nice straight forelegs. Great depth of chest with narrow, oval cut ribs allowing plenty of heart and lung room. His topline rises in a graceful curve and he has a muscular fall away to his rear of good length. Good width to his rear with well bent stifles and long thighs. His movement was effortless with plenty of spring to his long strides and plenty of drive from his powerful rear. B.O.B. and pleased to award him 3rd in the Hound Group.

2nd Taylor J. Boomer My Paradise (Bavarian Mountain Hound).

Handsome well balanced dog of correct proportions. Masculine head with equal length of muzzle to skull, dark medium sized eyes and good length of ears. Well made front with shoulders well laid back and nice straight forelegs with elbows fitting close to his well sprung ribs. His topline rises slightly to his broad, muscular loin. Well-made rear with stifles well bent and good strong hocks. He moved with great purpose showing good reach and drive.

3rd Kehoe & Phillips Miss A.M. & Mr C.R. Kekoa King Midas Of Luanda At Redcrown JW (IMP SVK) (Rhodesian Ridgeback).

AV Imported Breed Register Hound:

Open dog 0 entries.

Open bitch 0 entries.

AV Hound Veteran:

Special veteran (7 to 9 years) 4 entries.

1st Murphey & Barnes Mr A.R. & Mrs A. & Mr K. & Mrs L. Diamondridge De Niro JW ShCM (Rhodesian Ridgeback).

A well balanced powerful dog who is symmetrical in his outline. Masculine, strong head with powerful jaws, round bright well set eyes and high set ears carried close to his head. Strong neck of good length leads down to his clean, sloping shoulders and straight forelegs with good bone. His body is deep with moderately sprung ribs and a muscular slightly arched loin. Well-muscled rear with good turn of stifles and strong, well let down hocks. On the move he covered the ground with a free and active stride around the ring. I was pleased to award him Best Hound Veteran and later see him win Reserve Best Veteran In Show.

2nd Wedge Mr M. Peverleigh Autumnal Louis At Dolans (Dachshund Long-Haired).

Handsome red dog of moderate proportions presented in good coat. Typical head of good length and tapering well to his muzzle. Dark almond eyes and neat low set ears. Prominent breast bone to his front with sloping shoulders set well around his deep chest. Broad well-muscled rear with angles complimenting his front. On the move he showed great reach and drive.

3rd Wright & Mitchell Mr N. & Mr L. Huntshill Tornado JW ShCM (Beagle).

Special veteran (10 years and over) 1 entry.

1st Cockbill Ms A. Barbelka Szafir (Norwegian Elkhound).

Well balanced mature bitch presented in good coat. Feminine in her wedge shaped head with friendly expression from her dark oval eyes and high set, mobile ears. Well made front with shoulders sloping and elbows set close in. Deep, broad chest with well curved ribs and a level topline. Her rear is muscular with moderate angulation and good hocks. She carries her tail tightly curved over the centre of her back. On the move she trotted with a free and effortless gait around the ring.

Hound Group:

1st Phillips Mrs J. & Mr P. Summerview Hello Hugo JW. (Dachshund Miniature Long-Haired).

2nd Caple Mr M. Morsefield Laura Ashley (Beagle).

3rd Logvinenko Dr T. Ryazan Vladimir ShCEx (Borzoi).

4th McCalmont Mr & Mrs K. Silvae Best Kept Secret (Dachshund Wire-Haired).

Hound Puppy Group:

1st McCalmont Mr & Mrs K. Covellyn’s Cecil At Silvae (Dachshund Wire-Haired).

2nd Rycroft Mrs S.J. Chidax Sahara Sand By Trisensara (Dachshund Smooth Haired).

3rd Wright & Mitchell Mr N. & Mr L. Parkebreeway Parsnip At Huntshill (Beagle).

4th Stratton Mrs J.W. Justartee This Is Me (Basenji).