Lichfield Canine Society

Judges’ Critiques Lichfield Canine Society 07.01.24

Judge Mr R.J.Gunn.

Beagles:

Puppy 4 entries 1 absentee.

1st Jones & Jepson Messrs T.N. & S.A. Eardley Smartypants.

Beautifully built , sturdy tri colour bitch of correct size. Loved her head with a slightly domed skull of ample width, dark eyes set well apart and low set ears of good length. Correct in her front with shoulders well laid and straight legs set nicely under her body. Good depth to her chest reaching below her elbows and with well sprung ribs extending well back to her muscular short loin. Her rear compliments her front perfectly with her stifles well bent, good strong muscles and firm hocks. On the move she covered the ground with good long strides and plenty of drive from her rear. B.P.I.B. and later she went onto to take 4th in the Hound Puppy group.

2nd Andrews-Noden Mrs L.J. Ivytower Excalibur.

Handsome blanket tri dog of correct size presented in excellent condition. Masculine head of correct proportions with an appealing expression from his dark eyes. Ample bone to his well made front all fitting neatly around his deep chest with firm elbows. Complimenting rear assembly with good strong hocks. On the move he covered the ground well with free, long reaching strides.

Junior 4 entries.

1st Statham Mrs A. Serenaker Paloma At Brigam.

Beautiful lemon and white bitch of correct size and full of breed type. Correct in her head with equal length nose to stop, stop to occiput and with a dark well set eye giving good expression finished with nice low set ears of good length and all carried well by her slightly arched neck. Correct in her front with shoulders well laid, straight legs and nice tight feet. Ample depth of chest to just below her elbows with her ribs well sprung. Good strong rear with muscular well bent stifles and strong hocks. On the move she covered the ground effortlessly with excellent reach and drive.

2nd Andrews-Noden Mrs L.J. Ivytower Excalibur.

3rd Banks Mrs P.J. & Miss D.V. Forgebanks Santiano.

4th Dawson & Goodall Ms S.J. & Mr S.J. Rundle Harrier.

Post graduate 2 entries 1 absentee.

1st Smith & Starbrook Mr P. & Miss D. Koorbrats Franklin.

Handsome compactly built sturdy dog of correct size. Masculine head with slightly domed skull, equal length of head planes with a definite stop and large well set apart eyes giving an appealing expression and all carried well by his neck of sufficient length. His body has a good strong front with ample bone, well laid shoulders all fitting well around his deep chest with well sprung ribs extending well back to his short loin. Correct his set tail carried up when moving and well bent muscular stifles to his strong, powerful rear. On the move he kept a level top-line covering the ground with good long reaching strides and plenty of drive from behind. R.B.O.B.

Limit 1 entry.

1st Jones Mr E. & Mrs J. Molesend Colt AI.

Compact and sturdily built lemon and white dog of correct size. He has a moderately wide skull with slight dome, well set eyes and nice long low set ears. Arched neck of ample length leads down to his strong front with ample bone, correct shoulder placement and nice tight feet. Good depth to his body with ribs extending well back to his short loin. High set tail carried up when moving and a strong rear with well bent stifles and good strong hocks. On the move he covered the ground effortlessly with a free flowing stride and plenty of drive from his rear.

Open 3 entries.

1st Caple Mrs H.J. Morsefield Mudlark ShCEx.

Loved this well-made tri colour dog who just showed his socks off in the ring. Presented in superb condition he has a masculine head, with a nicely domed skull of ample width. Equal length of head planes with a well defined stop. Well set dark eyes giving an appealing expression and low set ears of correct length all carried well by his neck of ample length. Well made front with correct shoulder placement, good firm elbows and straight legs with ample bone set well under his body. Level in his back with a deep chest, well sprung ribs extending well back to his muscular short loin. Powerful rear with stifles well bent, strong hocks and nice compact feet. All of his excellent construction shone through as he covered the ground with good length to his stride and plenty of drive from his rear. B.O.B. and later he was shortlisted in the Hound Group.

2nd Hunt, Norris & Starbrook. Mrs M. & Miss J. & Miss D. Shercroft Liberty JW.

Beautiful and compactly built lemon and white bitch of correct size. Typical in her head of ample proportions with well set dark eyes giving an appealing expression. Well laid back shoulders to her front with ample bone and straight legs set neatly under her deep chest. Short in her coupling she has a muscular rear with her angles complimenting her front and carrying her tail high when moving. On the move she covered the ground with excellent reach and drive.

3rd Jones & Jepson Messrs T.N. & S.A. Canowindra Ooh La La For Eardley.