• Show Date: 17/07/2024
  • Show Type: Open/Limited/Sanction
  • Judged by: Richard Gunn Contact Judge
  • Published Date: 27/07/2024

Thame & Oxfordshire County Canine Society

Thame & Oxfordshire Canine Society 17.07.24.

Judge Mr R.J. Gunn.

My thanks to the officers and committee for the invitation to judge at their show. The hospitality was of the highest quality and the show was so well organised to allow everything to run smoothly on the day. There was a great atmosphere too and it was great to hear applause for the winners. I must also give a very big thank you to my two stewards who kept things running so well for me on the day and who went out of their way to make my day very special indeed. Without these volunteers who give up their time for no reward we would not be able to run any shows. Lastly a big thank you to everyone who entered their dogs under me and made my day even more enjoyable.

AV Import Breed Register Hound:

Puppy 0 entries.

Special Yearling 1 entry.

1st Searle Mrs D Stonemartin Bron (Azawakh).

Very typical bitch, pleasing on the eye as she is both elegant in her well balanced outline and has the correct height to length ratio. Correct in her head with dark almond eyes, prominent occiput and beautiful chiselling. Correct front with moderate angulation and sloping shoulders all fitting well around her well-developed chest with good length of ribs. Moderate angulation to her rear with good length of thighs and her hindquarters are both parallel and vertical. On the move she had a typical high trotting action but.

Post graduate 2 entries 1 absentee.

1st Parker Mrs C & Mr L. Kantilou Mischief (Basset Bleu De Gascogne).

Powerfully built dog who had that aristocratic look about him. Correct, wedge shaped head with a domed skull and oval eyes giving a sad, gentle expression. Well-made front in his front muscular, well laid shoulders and good strong bone. His body has well rounded ribs to his deep chest and a strong topline. Good strong muscular rear with his stifles bent and strong hocks. He moved well with great drive around the ring.

Limit 1 entry.

1st Parker Mrs C & Mr L. Kantilou Merriment (Basset Bleu De Gascogne).

Beautiful bitch of correct proportions and full of breed type. Loved her wedge shaped head with a domed skull, beautiful dark oval eyes and long ears that are set correctly and curl in. Slight arch to her long neck leads down to her well made front with ample bone and prominent fore-chest. Her body is deep, reaching to elbows with good ribbing and a short, slightly arched muscular loin. She stands parallel in her rear with slightly bent stifles and good strong oval feet. On the move she keeps her balance perfectly covering the ground well. R.B.O.B.

Open 4 entries 1 absentee.

1st Stanley Mrs J. Covehithe Steam Boat Willy (Black and Tan Coonhound).

Very impressive and powerfully built dog of correct height to length ratios. Masculine head in proportion to his size, with a slightly oval outline. Well set rounded dark eyes giving an alert expression and low set ears of ample length which fold nicely down. Muscular, strong neck leads down to his well laid shoulders with excellent return of upper arm and good strong pasterns. Deep in his chest reaching to elbows with a rounded ribcage and a broad, muscular loin. His rear is muscular with well bent stifles and compact feet with toes well arched. On the move he kept a level topline, covering the ground well with excellent reach and drive. B.O.B. and later please to see him go on to win Best A.V. Import In Show.

2nd Dale & Saxton Mr P. & Miss E. Oakhill’s Lady Liberty (IMP USA) (Black and Tan Coonhound).

Quality bitch who is both graceful and athletic in her appearance. Correct, cleanly moulded head with expressive eyes and those lovely, long, low set ears. Well made in her front with shoulders both muscular and set at correct angles, all fitting well around her deep body. Complimenting rear assembly with ample muscle and good strong hocks. On the move she moved gracefully around the ring with plenty of reach and drive.

3rd Parker Mrs C & Mr L. Kantilou Madness (Basset Bleu De Gascogne).

AVNSC Hound:

Puppy 0 entries.

Special yearling 2 entries 1 absentee.

1st Taylor J. All Eyes On Me (IKC) (Bavarian Mountain Hound).

Beautiful bitch, presented in great condition and well handled in the ring. Ample width to her slightly arched skull with a well-defined stop and medium sized eyes giving an alert expression. Correct front with muscular, well laid back shoulders and good strongly boned legs. Moderately broad body with ribbing extending well back and slight rise in her topline to her short, muscular loin. Well bent stifles to her rear and well let down strong hocks. On the move she covered the ground well with a light, easy action.

Limit 0 entries.

Open 2 entries.

1st Woodgate, Boggia & De-Souza Mrs H, Miss C & Mrs C. Xandu Khan Schuru-Esch-Schams (IMP) (Sloughi).

Handsome dog who I have judged before and he is so typical of his breed with nothing exaggerated about him. Wedge shaped head of correct proportions with slight stop and dark oval eyes giving great expression. Ample length to his slightly arched neck which leads down to his obliquely set long shoulders, moderate return of upper arms and good strong pasterns. His body reaches almost to his elbows with his ribs are slightly sprung and extend well back, tucking up nicely to his short, muscular loin. His rear is well muscled with good length of second thighs and moderate angulation which compliments his front perfectly. On the move he covered the ground with a free and effortless gait with no exaggeration in his front movement. B.O.B. and pleased to award him 2nd in the hound group later on.

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

Handsome dog of correct proportions and again presented in excellent condition. Masculine in his head with equal length of muzzle to skull, dark medium sized eyes and moderately long ears set correctly, with rounded tips. Correct in his front with a well laid back shoulder, straight forelegs and elbows fitting close to his oval ribcage which extends well back. Slight rise in his topline from his withers to his broad, muscular short loin, leading to his well-made rear with stifles well bent and good strong hocks. He moved well with plenty of reach and drive. R.B.O.B.

Ibizan Hound:

Puppy 0 entries.

Special yearling 0 entries.

Limit 0 entries.

Open 1 entry.

1st Nicholls Mrs M.M. Sunset Breeze (IMP ESP).

Beautiful rough coated mainly white bitch presented in good condition. Tall, narrow and finely built throughout she has a typical head with good length of skull. Amber coloured eyes and erect highly mobile ears. Slightly arched neck of sufficient length leads down to her well made front with steeply sloping short shoulder blades and long straight legs. Prominent breast bone to her body with ample depth to her body and a long, flat ribcage tucking up nicely to her short loin. Her rear is muscular with long second thighs and only slight angulation. On the move she covered the ground well with a suspended trotting action and long far reaching strides. B.O.B.

Basset Hounds:

Puppy 1 entry.

1st Jones Mrs S.B & Mr K.R. Clanwillow Ice Queen.

Well-proportioned young bitch with no exaggeration. Loved her head with a domed skull and well set lozenge shaped eyes. Correct front with shoulders well laid and fitting nicely around her prominent beast bone. Ample depth to her long body with well-rounded rib cage which extend well back. Well bent stifles to her rear with excellent muscle and good strong hocks. She moved well with good reach and drive around the ring.

Special yearling 1 entry.

1st Jones Mrs S.B & Mr K.R. Clanwillow Fire And Ice.

Handsome dog, litter brother to winner of puppy and again well made with nothing exaggerated in any way. Typical head with a domed skull, medium in width and tapering well to his muzzle. Lozenge shaped eyes set nicely and low set ears of ample length that curl correctly inwards. Correct front, fitting well around his body with prominent breast bone, well laid shoulders and standing well on his front legs. Sufficient ground clearance to his body which has a well-rounded rib cage which extends well back. Muscular rear with stifles well bent, good strong hocks and standing well on his large, well knuckled feet. On the move he covered the ground smoothly with minimal effort. B.P.I.B. and pleased to award him 2nd in the Hound Puppy Group.

Limit 3 entries 2 absentees.

1st Mclean Mrs P.A. Switherland Gabriella At Stookewood.

Well-proportioned bitch presented in excellent condition, again without any exaggeration. Correct in her head with a domed skull, good length to her muzzle and moderate amount of wrinkling. Correctly set lozenge shaped eyes and typical long, low set ears. Well laid shoulders to her front fitting well around her deep chest with ample ground clearance. Her rear is muscular with well bent stifles and strong hocks that compliment her front perfectly. On the move she was effortless and showed sufficient reach and drive. R.B.O.B.

Open 3 entries 1 absentee.

1stJones Mrs S.B & Mr K.R. Clanwillow The Emerald King JWW’22.

Well-made dog of correct proportions and again without any exaggeration. Strong, powerful muzzle to his masculine head with a domed skull, lozenge shaped eyes, good overlapping flews and with sufficient wrinkling at brow. Correct low set ears, long reaching and curling well inwards. Well arched long neck with sufficient dewlap leads down to his muscular front with that typical crooked appearance and standing well on his on his short, well boned legs with typical wrinkling. Well laid back shoulders giving correct angles and all fitting well around his well filled in deep fore-chest. Good length and depth to his well ribbed up body which leads to his well-made rear which is spherical in appearance with muscular, well bent stifles and good strong hocks. On the move he covered the ground with a smooth and effortless gait with great power in his action. B.O.B.

 2nd Mclean Mrs P.A. Switherland Final Chase At Stookewood.

Beautiful bitch presented in good muscle throughout. Feminine head of correct proportions with a well-defined stop, lozenge shaped eyes and good long ears. Well made in her front with ample depth of chest and well laid shoulders. Sufficient ground clearance to her body and a well-made rear which compliments her front perfectly. She again moved effortlessly around the ring.

Irish Wolfhounds:

Puppy 0 entries.

Special yearling 0 entries.

Limit 1 entry 1 absentee.

Beagles:

Puppy 3 entries 1 absentee.

1st Giles-Wyatt Mrs L. Clarismore Crown Prince.

Handsome blanket tri colour dog of correct size. Masculine head with a slightly domed skull, well defined stop and dark well set eyes giving an appealing expression. Correct in his front with shoulders well laid back and straight legs all fitting well around his deep chest with well sprung ribs. Good level topline and correct short coupling leads to his muscular rear with well bent stifles. On the move he carried his tail correctly up and covered the ground with free, long reaching strides. B.P.I.B.

2nd Ambridge Mrs G Julemark Chaos.

Tri colour dog slightly larger in his build than winner, correct in his head and eyes all carried well by his neck of sufficient length. Well laid shoulders to his front fitting well around his deep chest with firm elbows and a complimenting rear with stifles well bent and muscular. He moved well around the ring.

Special yearling 1 entry.

1st Ambridge Mrs G Julemark Chaos.

Limit 0 entries.

Open 1 entry.

1st Keepence & Keyte Mr A. & Miss A. Redcap Northern Lights Over Alandobel.

Well balanced bitch of correct size. Typical in her head with a domed skull of moderate width, dark well set eyes, low set ears with rounded tips and of ample length. Good length of neck which would enable her to come down to scent. Well laid back shoulders to her front with her forelegs set straight and well under her body. Ample depth to her chest with ribs extending well back and well spung, keeping her topline level at all times. Her rear compliments her front with well bent stifles and parallel, firm well let down hocks. On the move she covered the ground well with great drive from her rear and ample reach to her front. B.O.B. and later pleased to award her 3rd in the Hound Group.

Toy Poodles:

Puppy 1 entry.

1st Moss Mrs B.A. Afterglow Kaptain Krunch.

Black dog of correct size and presented in a good, harsh dense coat. Good length to his head with nice chiselling to sides and with a dark almond shaped eye all carried well by his long neck. Correct front with a well laid back shoulder and his elbows fitting nicely under his deep chest with well sprung ribs. Well made in his rear with stifles well bent complimenting his front perfectly and with good strong hocks. He moved with an effortless gait around the ring. B.O.B.

Special yearling 0 entries.

Limit 0 entries.

Open 0 entries.

Standard Poodles:

Puppy 1 entry.

1st Yildiz Mrs S. Viadua Cirrostratus.

Young apricot bitch who was nicely balanced throughout her frame but sadly was not behaving herself today. Good head with lovely pigmentation and expressive dark almond eyes. Correct in her front with ample bone and good depth to her brisket. Her rear looked muscular with complimenting angles to her front. On the move she is still very loose but covered the ground with ample reach and drive. B.P.I.B.

Special yearling 7 entries 3 absentees.

1st Mcloughlin Mrs K. Zantescwtch Jack Of Hearts.

Well-presented white dog with excellent pigmentation and in a continental trim. Handsome head in proportion to his size with a good chin, dark almond expressive eyes and all carried proudly on his long, slightly arched neck. Nice straight legs to his front with shoulders well laid back and fitting well around his deep chest. Good length of ribbing leading to his muscular short loin and high set tail. Muscular rear with stifles well bent and nice tight oval feet. On the move he covered the ground with a light and free action. Presented in a good harsh coat and well handled. B.O.B.

2nd Price Mrs C.A. Topcatana Bring Me Sunshine.

Immaculately presented black bitch who was square in her balance. Typical in her head with a wicked expression from her dark, almond eyes. She has a good front with her shoulders well laid and a complimenting rear with her stifles well bent and carries her tail up and clear of her back. She was effortless in her movement with good reach and drive. R.B.O.B.

3rd Aylmer Miss D.A. Back To The Fushia Of Zemeckis.

4th Yildiz Mrs S. Viadua Cirrostratus.

Limit 5 entries 3 absentees.

1st Mcloughlin Mrs K. Villanders Lemona Woman Of Zantescwtch JW.

Black bitch again presented in a dense harsh coat and well handled in the ring. Feminine in her head with a good strong underjaw and beautiful chiselling to sides. Dark almond, expressive eyes and good length to her low set ears. Her head was carried proudly by her long neck and a well laid back shoulder to her front. Her body is deep with ample spring to her ribs and a short back line. Muscular rear with good bend of stifles which when she moved she used to drive well around the ring.

2nd Yildiz Mrs S. Viadua Cirrostratus.

Open 4 entries 2 absentees.

1st Mcloughlin Mrs K. Zantescwtch Jack Of Hearts.

2nd Yildiz Mrs S. Viadua Cirrostratus.

Miniature Poodles:

Puppy 1 entry.

1st Nash Miss A.J. Antiquarius Gabriel.

Well balanced black dog of correct size and presented in a harsh dense coat. Good head with strong chin and correct almond eyes giving good expression. Well made in his front with well laid back shoulders fitting well around his body with a deep chest and well sprung ribs. Muscular short loin to his rear with correct high set tail, well bent stifles and good strong muscle. He moved well with plenty of reach and drive around the ring. B.P.I.B.

Special yearling 5 entries 2 absentees.

1st Dyer & Grindey Mr S. & Mr R. Regulas Black.

An elegant black dog of correct size who was presented in an excellent coat and very well handled in the ring. His head is masculine, with good length of foreface and a well-defined chin. Dark almond eyes giving an intelligent expression and good length to his low set ears which hang close. He carried his head proudly on his long neck which leads down to his well-made front. He has well laid back shoulders with good return of upper arms, good straight forelegs and he has tight, oval feet with his toes well arched. Well sprung ribs to his body which extend well back to his broad, short muscular loin. Excellent, muscular rear quarters with well bent stifles and good strong well let down hocks. His movement was effortless with plenty of reach and drive and he carried his tail up and clear of his back at all times. B.O.B.

2nd Nash Miss A.J. Antiquarius Gabriel.

3rd Halstead Ms A. Attun El Zorro Of Alekontes.

Limit 6 entries 2 absentees.

1st Nash Miss A.J. Antiquarius Clio JW.

Squarely built black bitch presented in a good harsh coat. Long, fine head with nice chiselling to sides, long low set ears and a wicked expression from her dark almond shaped eyes. Well laid shoulders with good return of upper arms and nice straight forelegs. Good depth and width to her body with her ribbing extending well back. Muscular rear with her stifles well bent to compliment her front and good strong hocks. She moved freely around the ring. R.B.O.B.

2nd Clarke Mrs S.M. Sumania Opal.

Well balanced dog again he was presented in immaculate condition. Correct in his head and expression which he carried proudly on his long neck and well made in his front which all fitted well around his well made body. Level in his topline and leading to his complimenting rear assembly he again moved with good reach and drive around the ring.

3rd Halstead Ms A. Attun El Zorro Of Alekontes.

4th Halstead Ms A. Attun Artemis Flow.

Open 4 entries 2 absentees.

1st Halstead Ms A. Attun El Zorro Of Alekontes.

Red dog presented in a continental trim and presenting a squarely balanced outline. Well made in his head with good pigmentation carried by his neck of sufficient length. His front and rear assembly compliment each other very well and he moved with style around the ring.

2nd Halstead Ms A. Attun Artemis Flow.

Brown bitch presented in good coat and with good pigmentation. Refined in her head she has a balanced outline on the stack and kept her balance when moving.

AV Hound:

Puppy 16 entries 13 absentees.

1st Giles-Wyatt Mrs L. Clarismore Crown Prince (Beagle).

2nd Stratton Mrs J.W Justartee This Is Me (Basenji).

Beautiful red and white bitch who is balanced in her outline and appears taller than she is long. Feminine head with beautiful chiselling and small erect ears set well forward. Finely boned in her front with a well laid back shoulder. Oval shaped, deep chest to her body and a short muscular loin leading to her correct high set tail curled over her spine. Strong muscular rear with good strong hocks. She moved well carrying her legs straight forwards. Pleased to award her 3rd in the Hound Puppy Group.

3rd Chalcraft & Watson Ms L & Ms F Ringmore Jamieson.

Special yearling 18 entries 9 absentees.

1st Jones Mrs S.B & Mr K.R. Clanwillow Fire And Ice (Basset Hound).

2nd Forge Mrs I. Normpug Roman Holiday (Dachshund Miniature Smooth-Haired).

Black and tan dog of correct proportions. Typical conical shaped head with well set dark almond eyes. Excellent front with breast bone prominent and well laid shoulders with good return of upper arms. Ample depth of chest with his ribbing extending well back to his short, muscular loin and keeping a level backline at all times. Broad, full rump with his thighs set at right angles and straight, parallel in his rear. He moved with a free flowing action around the ring.

3rd Searle Mrs D. Stonemartin Bron (Azawakh).

4th Matthews Mrs A.D. Sonham Fire Cracker (Dachshund Wire-Haired).

5th Hicks Mr J. & Mrs S. Nuthouse Going For Gold JW (Rhodesian Ridgeback).

Limit 10 entries 6 absentees.

1st Jefferey E. Negasi Thorin At Rexgrove (Rhodesian Ridgeback).

Masculine upstanding dog with a typical head of good length and with round, expressive dark eyes. Strong, slightly arched neck leads down to his front with well laid back shoulders and elbows fitting close to his body. Good ridge along his back, ample depth to his body with a moderate spring of rib. Good turn of stifle to her rear and strong well let down hocks. He moved with a very active, straight and free action around the ring.

2nd Mullen Ms R. El Roalito Keep Smiling (IMP DEU) (Afghan Hound).

Well presented dog in good coat and balanced in his outlie. Good head with dark triangular expressive eyes carried proudly by his long neck. Ample depth to his chest, reaching to his elbows and with good spring of rib. His front has long, sloping shoulders which balance well with his well bent stifles to his rear. On the move he covered the ground with style,

3rd Mccarthy Mrs C. Nagshall The Odd Reason JW (Dachshund Miniature Long-Haired).

4th Forge Mrs I. Normpug Red Flame (Dachshund Miniature Smooth-Haired).

Open 8 entries 6 absentees.

1st Mccarthy Mrs C. Nagshall Dutch Odyssey (Dachshund Miniature Long-Haired).

Well made dog of moderate length, low to the ground and with nothing exaggerated. Conical shaped head, tapering well to his muzzle and with a dark almond shaped eyes. Well made in his front with breast bone prominent and well laid back shoulders with good return of upper arms. His body is deep and well ribbed back to his short loin. Strong, broad rump which is well muscled and good length of croup. Well made in his rear with good length to upper thighs and short lower thighs set at correct angle. He moved with long and free flowing strides around the ring.

2nd Forge Mrs I. Normpug Apricot Beauty (Dachshund Miniature Smooth-Haired).

Balanced bitch of correct overall proportions and low to the ground. Typical head and eyes giving good expression. Well made in her front with shoulders set at right angle to her upper arms and her rear has complimenting angles. She moved well with good reach and drive around the ring.

AV Hound Veteran:

Special veteran 7-9 years 12 entries 5 absentees.

1st Gunn & Cannon Ms C & Mrs V INT/LUX CH Amal Salang Hey I’m The Star At Zushkhan VW (IMP) (Afghan Hound).

Loved this well balanced black bitch who just didn’t put a foot wrong today and she was immaculately presented in a beautiful silky coat. Correct head with a long foreface, punishing jaws and that look through you expression from her dark, triangular eyes, all carried proudly by her long neck. Her front has muscular, well laid back shoulders with excellent return of upper arms and straight forelegs with ample bone. Moderate length to her level back and deep in her chest reaching her elbows and with sufficient spring of ribs. Well bent stifles to her rear with ample muscle and great length from hip to hock. Correct low set ring tail which she carried well when moving around the ring with that typical style of high order. Pleased to award her 1st in the Hound Group and also Best Veteran in the Hound Group.

2nd Buchanan, Maclaren & O’Day Mrs F, Mr M. & Miss A. CH Tarmachan Black Ice WW18 (Basset Griffon Vendeen Grand).

Beautiful bitch so typical of the breed. Correct head with ample underjaw and beautiful expression from her dark oval eyes. Well set ears of sufficient length and folding nicely inwards. Good length of neck leads down to her well laid back shoulders and prominent breast bone. Well ribbed up in her body leading to her short muscular loin and well made, muscular rear quarters. She moved with great reach and drive around the ring.

3rd Dale & Saxton Mr P. & Miss E. Oakhill’s Lady Liberty (IMP USA) (Black and Tan Coonhound).

4th Shepherd Miss S.J. CH Citycroft Sundae With Oxana JW ShCM ShCEX VW (Whippet).

5th Moore Mr & Mrs R. Afterglow Dough Ble Impact (Basset Griffon Vendeen Petit).

Special veteran 10+ years 4 entries 3 absentees.

1st Leathart Mrs V. Ringmore Dalrymple (Whippet).

Elegant, gracefully built fawn dog of correct size, presented in excellent muscle tone and not showing his age today. Typical in his head which is both long and lean with expressive, dark oval eyes and small rose shaped ears all carried well by his long muscular neck. Ample width to his front with shoulders well laid back and good return of upper arms. Deep in his chest with well sprung ribs his underline tucks up nicely to his short, muscular loin with a graceful arch over it. Powerful rear of ample width with stifles well bent and well let down hocks. On the move he was true coming and going and had great freedom in his action using all that excellent muscle to propel him around the ring.

AV Special beginners hound 17 entries 9 absentees.

1st Moore Mr & Mrs R. Probert Calypso (Basset Griffon Vendeen Petit).

Beautiful bitch correctly proportioned throughout. Feminine in her head with dark oval expressive eyes and correctly set ears of ample length that fold inwards. Good length of neck leads down to her well laid back shoulders and straight forelegs. Sufficient fore chest to her to her body with moderately rounded ribs which extend well back. Good bend of stifle to her strong rear with well let down hocks and a correctly set tail which she carried up like a sabre when moving. On the move she covered the ground with excellent reach in front and good drive from behind.

2nd Searle Mrs D. Stonemartin Bron (Azawakh).

3rd Stratton Mrs J.W. Justartee This Is Me (Basenji).

4th Sandells & Lovell Miss L. & Mr J. Packway Blue Moon (Deerhound).

5th Middleton & Gilhooly Mr S.J. & Mr L.O. Stormida Neon Tiger (Whippet).

Hound Group:

1st Gunn & Cannon Ms C & Mrs V INT/LUX CH Amal Salang Hey I’m The Star At Zushkhan VW (IMP) (Afghan Hound).

2nd Woodgate, Boggia & De-Souza Mrs H, Miss C & Mrs C. Xandu Khan Schuru-Esch-Schams (IMP) (Sloughi).

3rd Keepence & Keyte Mr A. & Miss A. Redcap Northern Lights Over Alandobel (Beagle).

4th Paskins Mr K.S. & Mrs S.M. Kindeace Hit The Road Jack (Dachshund Long-Haired).

Well made dog of ample proportions and without any exaggerations. Typical head with dark almond eyes. Excellent front with fore chest prominent and shoulders well laid back enabling him to stand well on his fore legs. Well ribbed up in his body to his muscular, short loin and with a complimenting rear assembly with stifles well bent with ample muscle. He moved with good, long and flowing strides around the ring.

Hound Puppy Group:

1st Holder & Boggia Mrs M.A. & Miss C.L. Boughton Back To The Future (Greyhound).

Beautiful, upstanding brindle bitch who is full of quality and breed type throughout. Loved her head which has ample length and width with beautiful, dark oval eyes correctly set. Elegantly arched long neck leading down to her muscular, well set back shoulders and long straight forelegs with ample bone. Her body has a deep chest with ribs well sprung and extending well back to her slightly arched muscular loin. Well bent stifles to her rear with ample width across her muscular thighs and good strong well let down hocks. On the move she covered the ground with a low reaching free striding action and with great propulsion from her rear legs. Pleased to see she went onto win Reserve Best Puppy In Show.

2nd Jones Mrs S.B & Mr K.R. Clanwillow Fire And Ice (Basset Hound).

3rd Stratton Mrs J.W. Justartee This Is Me (Basenji).

4th Robertson Mrs S. Mr O. & Miss E. Soletrader Dolly Parton (Basset Griffon Vendeen Petit).

Beautiful bitch with a typical head and good expression from her dark oval eyes. Well made in her front and rear quarters with a good prominent fore chest and keeping a good strong topline at all times she moved well with excellent reach and drive around the ring.