Oakengates & District Canine Society

Judges’ Critiques Oakengates 22.12.24.

Judge Mr R.J.Gunn.

Basset Griffon Vendeen (Petit):

Post graduate 1 entry 1 absentee.

Open 0 entries.

Beagles:

Junior 2 entries 1 absentee.

1st Tanner Mrs C. Felinoak Hennessey.

Beautiful bitch of correct size. Typical in her head with a slightly domed skull of moderate width and with an appealing expression from her correctly set eyes. Well laid back shoulders to her front and deep in her body with her ribs extending well back. Muscular rear with well bent stifles and firm hocks. On the move she had good length to her stride, keeping a level topline and driving well from her rear.

Post Graduate 2 entries 1 absentee.

1st Tanner Mrs C. Felinoak Griffyn (AI).

Handsome compactly built tri colour dog. Correct in his head with a slightly domed skull, definite stop which divides his head perfectly and low set ears of good length. Straight forelegs set well under his deep chest with well sprung ribs and with well laid back shoulders. Level in his topline with a sort, muscular loin leading to his well-made rear with well bent stifles and strong hocks. On the move he carried his tail up like a sabre covering the ground with long strides and with plenty of drive from his rear. B.P.I.B.

Open 2 entries 1 absentee.

1st Webster Miss S.C. Rossut Vizer For Houndscoast.

Well balanced, compactly built lemon and white dog of correct size. Handsome in his correctly proportioned head with well set dark eyes and low set ears of good length with rounded tips. Muscular neck of good length leads down to his well laid back shoulders and straight legs with ample bone all sitting well under his deep chest. He has a level topline and well sprung ribs leading to his muscular short loin. Well bent stifles to his rear with good muscle and strong hocks. He moved well with good reach and drive around the ring. B.O.B.

Dachshund (Miniature Long-Haired).

Post graduate 2 entries 1 absentee.

1st Holtom Miss A. Rivandell Nymphadora.

Well-presented cream bitch of balanced proportions. She has a feminine head, dark almond-shaped eyes, and high-set, well-rounded ears. Her shoulders are well laid with good muscle, and her legs are positioned correctly under her body. She has a well-ribbed up underline with sufficient ground clearance and a short well-muscled loin. Broad in her rump, with her upper thigh set at right angles to her pelvis and standing parallel on her hind legs. She moved freely around the ring with easy, long flowing strides keeping parallel coming and going . B.P.I.B. and B.O.B.

Open 1 entry.

1st Holtom Miss A. Rivandell Osha.

A compactly built bitch with nothing exaggerated. Moderate in her length and with sufficient ground clearance she has a typical head and eye. Prominent breast bone to her fore chest and well laid back shoulders with her legs set nicely under her body. Her body id well ribbed up tucking up gradually to her muscular short loin. Ample width to her rear which is muscular and with her legs set straight and parallel. She moved with free and flowing strides around the ring.

Dachshund (Miniature Smooth-Haired).

Post graduate 4 entries.

1st Hamer Mrs L. Hartlandax Io Moon.

Well-made dog of correct proportions and with sufficient ground clearance. Masculine head with good underjaw, almond shaped eyes and high set ears. Strong front with shoulders well laid and fitting close to his body. His body has sufficient depth and length with a short, muscular loin. Strong rear with angles complimenting his front and standing parallel. He moved well with long and free flowing strides around the ring.

2nd Gittins Mrs T.M. Boomerloo’s Robin.

Black and tan dog moderately built just a shade longer than my winner. Conical head, tapering well to his muzzle and of good proportions with a dark almond eye shape, Muscular front with shoulders fitting neatly on his body which has ample depth and is well ribbed up. Broad, muscular rear with thighs set at right angles. He moved well around the ring.

3rd Hambling Mrs R. Chaseover Pascala.

Open 3 entries.

1st Beer, William & Moes, Mrs N. Mrs R. & Mr C. Gellijams Fireworks At Cwmdarhian.

Beautifully made bitch, correct in her proportions and moderately built. Feminine head, conical in shape with equal lengths occiput to stop, stop to nose. Good strong underjaw with lips fitting close. Dark almond eyes and high set ears with rounded tips. Sloping shoulders to her well-made front with a prominent breast bone and her legs correctly placed under her keel. Well ribbed up in her body with a good topline leading to her muscular rear with thighs set at correct angles and her legs parallel. She moved well with long, free flowing strides. B.O.B.

2nd Thomas Miss S. Kenxtwen Merguez.

Correctly proportioned bitch. Typical in her head with a dark almond eye and carried well by her well-muscled neck. Well made in her front and moderately long in her body. Complimenting rear with muscular thighs set at correct angles. She moved well around the ring.

3rd Gittins Mrs T.M. Markindachs Saffrons Gift At Boomerloo.

Dachshund (Miniature Wire-Haired).

Post graduate 4 entries 1 absentee.

1st Hutchings Mrs F. Collidach Delta Storm.

Young bitch who is well balanced and presented in good coat. Typical head with dark almond eyes, with beautiful ridges over them and high set well rounded ears. Muscular front with long shoulders and good return of upper arm all fitting well around her body with breast bone prominent. Sufficient depth of chest with her underline clear of the ground and well ribbed up body leading to her short, muscular loin. Muscular, broad rump with her thighs set at right angles and shorter lower thighs complimenting her front perfectly. On the move she had great drive from her rear and good length to her stride. B.O.B. and B.P.I.B. and later pleased to award her 2nd in the Hound Puppy Group.

2nd Mambling Mrs R. Tythe Tic Toc Around Chaseover.

Bitch of correct proportions with a typical head and eyes carried boldly by her muscular neck when moving. Well-made front quarters with her rear complimenting them perfectly. On the move she covered the ground with long and free flowing strides.

3rd Davies Mrs G. Stargang Warrior Princess.

Dachshund (Smooth-Haired).

Post graduate 2 entries.

1st Hinwood Mrs F.M. Longmel Courvoisier Truffle.

Well-made red dog of good proportions. Correct in his head with high set, well rounded ears and almond eyes. Well laid shoulders to his front and lying close to his body with a prominent breast bone. Ample depth and width to his body with his ribbing extending well back to his short loin. To his rear he has muscular thighs all set at correct angles and he stands parallel on his legs. On the move he covered the ground with good reach and drive.

2nd Hinwood Mrs F.M. Longmel After Eight Truffle.

Black and tan bitch who is well balanced and moderately proportioned throughout. Typical in her head and carried well by her muscular neck which leads down to her well-made front with shoulders sloping and fitting close to her body. Her rear compliments her front which enabled her to move parallel with good length of stride.

Open 2 entries 1 absentee.

1st Starkey Mrs W. Carpaccio Magnum PI At Hamoura.

I loved this black and tan dog who just has such great ring presence and is full of quality from head to toe. Balanced in his height to length and sufficiently clear of the ground he has a masculine, conical shaped head with good strong underjaw, almond shaped eyes obliquely set and high set ears with rounded tips. His front has well laid back shoulders with matching return of upper arms and his body is well supported by his well-placed forelegs all fitting well around his prominent breast bone. His body has ample depth and width with his ribbing extending well back to his short loin and with his back reasonably level. To his rear his rump is broad and muscular with his upper thighs set at right angles to his pelvis with shorter lower thighs and he stood parallel on his hind legs. On the move he was parallel coming and going with a long, free easy stride. B.O.B. and a very worthy 1st place in the Hound Group. Later I was pleased to hear he went on to win Best In Show.

Dachshund (Long-Haired).

Post graduate 2 entries.

1st Vincent Miss S.L. Breezelyn Long awaited By Gainscroft.

Handsome dog presented in good coat and balanced in his proportions. Correct in his head with a dark almond eye and carried well by his muscular neck of sufficient length. Well made in his front with shoulders sloping and his upper arms lying close to his ribs which extend well back to his short loin. Muscular broad rear with his thighs set at correct angles and standing well on his hind legs. He moved well with long reaching strides around the ring. B.O.B.

2nd Wedge Mr M. Dolan The Last Time.

Dog who is balanced in his height to length ratio. Masculine head with obliquely set almond eyes. Good front set well around his deep chest with shoulders sloping and his legs set neatly under his body. Broad rump to his rear with muscular thighs and angles complimenting his front. He moved freely around the ring.

Open 1 entry.

1st Wedge Dolan Johnny Be Good.

Red dog presented in good coat and balanced in his proportions. Good length of head with equal distance nose to stop to occiput and with dark almond eyes. Good length to his low set ears. Well made in his front with a prominent fore chest. His underline tucks up nicely to his muscular loin and his rear assembly is muscular and balances with his front. He moved with good long strides around the ring.

Dachshund (Wire-Haired).

Junior 3 entries 2 absentees.

1st Adams Mrs L. Serengarth Bear With Me.

Well-made young dog of correct proportions and presented in good coat. Masculine in his conical shaped head with ridges above his dark almond eyes and with a good strong underjaw. Well laid shoulders with good return of upper arm to his front all fitting well around his deep chest. Well ribbed up in his underline leading to his muscular short loin and with his topline reasonably level. Muscular rear with his upper thighs at right angles to his pelvis and standing parallel on his hind legs. He moved with good reach and drive around the ring. B.P.I.B. and later pleased to award him 4th in the Hound Puppy Group.

Post graduate 3 entries 1 absentee.

1st Graham Mrs J.A. & Mr A. Boloria Wild Spice JW.

Well-presented bitch of correct proportions. Correct in her head which is conical in shape, tapering well to her muzzle and with obliquely set dark almond eyes and carried well by her muscular clean neck which leads down to her well-made front with breast bone prominent and shoulders sloping. Her body has sufficient dept and is well ribbed up. Broad in her rump with muscular thighs set at correct angles and complimenting her front. She was parallel in her movement covering the ground with long strides.

2nd Matthews Mrs A.D. Sonham Twice As Nice JW.

Beautiful bitch presented in good coat with a feminine head and beautiful eyebrows above her dark almond eyes. Correct in her front and well ribbed up in her body she has a complimenting, muscular rear assembly and stands parallel on her legs. She moved with long, easy strides around the ring.

Open 3 entries.

1st Hutchings & Price Mr A. & Mrs N. Collindach Percy Cute At Samlane.

Handsome dog of correct height to length ratio and standing sufficiently clear of the ground. Masculine in his head with a good strong underjaw, dark almond eyes obliquely set and well-rounded high set ears. His front has well laid back shoulders with good return of upper arms which all fit neatly around his deep chest with prominent breast bone, and standing well on his forelegs. His ribbing extends well back to his short loin and broad well rounded rump. His rear is muscular with his upper thighs set at right angles and with shorter lower thighs with balancing angles. He was parallel in his movement and covered the ground with good reach and drive. B.O.B

2nd Matthews Mrs A.D. Sonham Fire Cracker.

Well-presented dog of good proportions. Correct in his head with typical furnishings and with a good strong front with shoulders well laid and his legs sitting well under his body. Well ribbed up in his body and with a strong muscular rear with his angles complimenting his front. He moved with good reach and drive.

3rd Graham Mrs J.A. & Mr A. Stanegate Shot In The Dark JW.

Norwegian Elkhound.

Post graduate 1 entry.

1st Mortimer Miss T. Laakso Julaften.

Squarely built young bitch presented in a good coarse coat. Correct wedge shaped head with high set erect ears and medium sized oval eyes. Sloping shoulders to her front with her legs straight and small, slightly oval feet. Ample depth of chest with her ribs well curved. Her rear has a definite bend of stifle and she stands straight on her legs. She moved with an even and effortless gait around the ring. B.P.I.B. and pleased to award her 3rd in the Hound Puppy Group.

Open 1 entry.

1st Mortimer Miss T. CH Laakso Dana.

Well-made bitch who is square in her outline. Correct in her wedge shaped head, broad between her erect ears and tapering evenly with a friendly expression from her oval eyes. Her neck has that rich ruff and leads down to her well-made front with sloping shoulders and elbows set closely in. Her body is short and strong with good depth and ribs well curved. Powerful rear with firm, strong legs and sufficient bend of stifle. High set tail carried tightly curled over her back. On the move she had an agile, effortless gate with her legs converging equally at speed. B.O.B.

AVNSC Hound.

Puppy 2 entries 1 absentee.

1st Bailey Mrs H. Bromp Bigbutt Beryl Brown At Longmynd (Basset Hound).

Beautiful young bitch full of breed type of correct proportions and with everything in moderation. Loved her head with a domed skull of medium width and with a prominent occiput. Dark, lozenge shaped eyes correctly set and long, low set ears. Her front is supported well by her strongly boned short legs and her shoulders are well laid back and all fitting neatly around her crook front. Her body has sufficient depth with ribs well sprung and extending well back. Muscular rear with her stifles well bent and strong well let down hocks. On the move she covered the ground with a smooth, powerful gait with good reach and drive. B.P.I.B. and later pleased to award her 1st in the Hound Puppy Group.

Junior 3 entries 2 absentees.

1st Sawer Mrs S. Boughton Back On Top (Greyhound).

An upstanding, generously proportioned brindle dog. Correct in his head with a long, flat skull and oval bright eyes giving an intelligent expression all carried well by his slightly arched, muscular long neck. Well set shoulders to his front with long straight forelegs and moderate length of pasterns. His body is deep with ribs well sprung and extending well back. Muscular well-developed thighs to his rear with stifles well bent and strong well let down hocks. He covered the ground with low, far reach to his stride and with great drive from his rear.

Post graduate 3 entries 1 absentee.

1st Sawer Mrs S. Boughton Back On Top (Greyhound).

2nd Wilbraham Ms J. Ardlancien Idris (Deerhound).

Well-made dog presented in good harsh coat. He has a long, level head with a moderately full dark eye. Well laid shoulders to his front with a good, broad forearm. Good depth of chest and a nicely arched loin leads to his broad, powerful rear with well bent stifles. On the move he covered the ground with good long strides.

Open 4 entries 1 absentee.

1st Harding & Cowley Mrs C. & Miss N. Classicus Florentia At Ashahni (Saluki).

Elegantly built bitch of correct size who has matured beautifully. Her head is long and narrow with a dark oval eye, with long, correctly set ears and carried well by her muscular long neck. To her front she has muscular, sloping shoulders set well back and strong pasterns. Her body is moderately narrow with a long, deep brisket cutting up well to her loin. Her rear has a moderate bend of stifle with well-developed thigs and good strong low hocks. On the move she covered the ground well with a smooth, free flowing action and showing sufficient reach and drive. B.O.B. and later pleased to award her 2nd in the Hound Group.

2nd Bailey Mrs H. Longmynd Cedric Smartson By Bromp (Basset Hound).

Well balance dog of correct proportions presented in excellent muscle. Masculine head with a domed skull, well defined stop and lozenge shaped eyes. Correct front with shoulders well laid and good depth of chest, sufficiently clear of the ground. His rear is muscular with stifles well bent and strong well let down hocks. He moved with a smooth effortless gait around the ring.

AV Imported Breed Register Hound.

Open 1 entry.

1st Binnersley & Tomkinson Miss E. & Mr T. Xtreme Mr President VD Mergelhoeve At Morthound (IMP NLD) (Black And Tan Coonhound).

A very powerfully built dog of balanced proportions. Masculine head in proportion to his size with well set rounded eyes and long, low set ears. Muscular neck leads down to his muscular front with shoulders well laid and balancing return of upper arms. Broad, rounded ribcage which is deep and reaches his elbows. Muscular well-made rear with stifles well bent and well boned. On the move he had an easy, graceful action covering the ground with good reach and drive. B.O.B.

AV Hound.

Puppy 7 entries 2 absentees.

1st Holder & Boggia Mrs M.A. & Miss C.L. Boughton Begonia (Whippet).

Elegant bitch who stands over a lot of ground. Good length of head with strong underjaw, oval bright eyes and rose shaped ears. Nice straight legs to her front with sloping pasterns and shoulders well laid. Good depth of brisket with her ribs well sprung and tucking up to her muscular loin. Well developed thighs to her rear with her stifles well bent and good strong hocks. On the move she covered the ground with plenty of reach and drive, throwing her front legs nicely forwards.

2nd Vincent Miss S.L. Swansford Padraciador (Dachshund Long-Haired),

Masculine black and tan dog who is correctly proportioned throughout. Typical head with good strong underjaw and obliquely set almond eyes. Deep in his body his front all fits well around his prominent breast bone and with his legs nicely under his body. His ribs extend well back to his muscular short loin. Broad in his rump with his rear assembly set at correct angles and covered in strong muscle. He moved with great freedom of action around the ring.

3rd Holtom Miss A. Rivandell Nymphadora (Dachshund Miniature Long-Haired).

Veteran 11 entries 5 absentees.

1st Murphey & Barnes Mr A.R. Mrs A. Mr K. & Mr 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

2nd Hutchings Mrs F. Tendrow I Am The One From Collidach JW (Dachshund Wire-Haired).

Beautifully presented bitch of correct proportions in excellent coat. Conical head shape with a dark almond shaped eye and well rounded high set ear. Well laid shoulders to her front all fitting well around her deep chest with breast bone prominent. Good length to her ribbing, tucking up to her short loin. Broad rump and her upper thighs set at right angles to her pelvis. On the move she was parallel coming and going with long, far reaching strides.

3rd Vaughan-Wall Mrs A. Shirotae Solo Surprise VW (Whippet).

Hound Group:

1st Starkey Mrs W. Carpaccio Magnum PI At Hamoura (Dachshund Smooth-Haired).

2nd Harding & Cowley Mrs C. & Miss N. Classicus Florentia At Ashahni (Saluki).

3rd Blake Miss E.J. Silkridge In A Moment At Mazargo ShCEx (Whippet).

Elegant brindle bitch who is full of quality and was well handled in the ring. Feminine in her head of good length with dark oval expressive eyes and carried well by her slightly arched long neck. Excellent front with shoulders well laid and elbows tucked under her deep chest which tucks up elegantly to her short loin. Balancing rear with muscular thighs and her stifles well bent. On the move she had great freedom in her stride with good reach and drive.

4th Murphy, Murphy,Cox & Cox Mr A. Mrs A. Mr C. & Mrs L. Carlincox Mash It Up JW (Rhodesian Ridgeback).

Masculine dog of correct size with a typical head. Flat skull with a dark round eye and strong underjaw. Sloping shoulders to his front with good strong bone and fitting well around his deep chest with moderately sprung ribs. His rear is muscular with sufficient turn of stifle and strong well let down hocks. On the move he had a free and easy action covering the ground well.

Hound Puppy Group:

1st Bailey Mrs H. Bromp Bigbutt Beryl Brown At Longmynd (Basset Hound).

2nd Hutchings Mrs F. Collidach Delta Storm (Dachshund Miniature Wire-Haired).

3rd Mortimer Miss T. Laakso Julaften (Norwegian Elkhound).

4th Adams Mrs L. Serengarth Bear With Me (Dachshund Wire-Haired).