Ladies Kennel Association

Deerhound

I would like to thank the committee for their kind invitation to judge Deerhounds at this prestigious show, my first time awarding CCs. My excellent stewards, Sue and Mairi, kept everything running smoothly and I was happy with my entry, although a shame so many hounds were absent. I did feel that our ring was a little small which inhibited the movement of some of the larger dogs.

Puppy Dog (2, 1)

1st Kilbourne Rossie (Mr M & Mrs G Peach)

Lovely head with dark eye and neat ears on this 8 month old puppy. Strong neck leading into well-laid shoulders. Chest deep with hindquarters still developing in muscle, but this will come with maturity. Stood covering the ground well with low hocks. Movement was steady, light and easy. Pleased to award him best puppy. BP

Junior Dog (1, 1)

Post Graduate Dog (2, 0)

1st Ardlancien Idris (Ms J Wilbraham)

A lovely 3 year old hound with a nice easy stride and very typical, accurate movement. Fairly strong neck leading into good depth of chest and well ribbed back. Correct topline, moderate in the rear, and balanced overall. Well set small ears, dark eye, tight feet and rough coat complete the picture of a sound and typical deerhound.

2nd Hyndsight Better Believe It (Miss W Rose)

A young dog (20 months) of pleasing shape and type. Correct head with lovely expression, dark eyes, and neat small ears. Long, strong neck set into a fair shoulder assembly, leading to a pleasing topline and fallaway to a low-set tail. Broad enough bone for age, though could be a little deeper in brisket, with time on his side to develop further. Moved out well, though not quite as well as the first on this occasion.

Limit Dog (5, 1)

1st Kilbourne Daniyal (Mr M & Mrs G Peach)

 Three and a half year old masculine dog of pleasing outline. Strong head with dark eye and neat ears. Well-muscled neck into an excellent shoulder and return of upper arm. Strong forelegs, good bone, tight feet, pleasing spring of rib and depth to brisket. Correct topline with nice fall away to a long, thick tail. Dark, harsh coat completes the picture of a well-balanced hound. Movement was sound coming and going, with an effortless side stride.

2nd Kilbourne Jagger (Mr M & Mrs G Peach)

A lovely youngster, mature for his age and of top quality. Well balanced throughout with excellent overall conformation, correct topline, and pleasing body. Masculine head with strong jaw, dark eye, good pigment, and neat well-set ears. Long, strong neck into a good lay of shoulder, with very good depth of chest and spring of rib for his age. Excellent size, substance, and length of body with generous leg length. Tight feet and super coat complete the picture. Movement and handling were good.

3rd Antonius Vertragus The-Ngong-Hills (Imp Fra) (Mr S McPherson & Mr P Paterson)

Open Dog (6, 3)

1st Ch Ormanstar Ezra (Mrs S J Taylor)

A high-quality hound of excellent breed type, with a handsome head, dark eye, and soft, typical expression. Small, well-set ears and a strong neck flowing into well-laid shoulders. Very good front construction with pleasing forechest, good depth of brisket, and well-ribbed back with length in loin. Correct topline held on the move, balanced height-to-length ratio, and good fall away to a low-set tail. Adequate bend of stifle and strong, well-muscled hindquarters with plenty of substance. Tight, well-knuckled feet and an excellent close dark coat. Presented in fit condition, movement was light, easy, and true, with good front reach and strong drive from behind. DCC & BoB

2nd Ch Packway Blue Moon (Mr J & Mrs L Lovell)

A strong, powerful yet balanced male of excellent type. Handsome head with dark eye, kind expression, and correctly set ears. Strong neck into well-laid shoulders, with good length of leg and body, deep chest, and ribs carried well back. Pleasing tuck-up, correct rise over the loin, and a nice croup falling to a low-set tail. Excellent bone, tight feet, and very good coat. Well-muscled front and rear with an excellent second thigh and sound angulation moving soundly with drive and active, easy strides. RDCC

3rd Chuilinn Enigma At Albaeirn (Mr P Nicholls)

Good Citizen Dog (1, 1)

Special Beginners Dog (1, 0)

1st Hyndsight Better Believe It (Miss W Rose)

See Post Graduate Dog.

Veteran Dog or Bitch (0)

Puppy Bitch (3, 2)

1st Kilbourne Renee To Gentom (Mr D & Mrs H Morton)

Litter sister to the PD winner but with more substance. Feminine head with pleasing expression, dark eye, and neat ears. Strong neck into well-laid shoulders, with good reach and plenty of bone. Well angulated front and rear, deepening chest, and well-ribbed back with good spring of rib. Shapely outline, broad loin for her age, and strong quarters. Tight, well-knuckled feet and a very good coat. Movement already promising - sound and steady, maintaining her topline, though a touch rolling at times.

Junior Bitch (1, 0)

1st Hyndsight For Your Eyes Only (Mrs L Spence)

An attractive youngster of 18 months, pleasing type with a feminine head, dark eye, and typical expression. Neck with an elegant nape flowing into excellent front construction and good return of upper arm. Shapely body with rise over the loin, drooping quarters, and strong, well-muscled hindquarters. Deep chest of correct width for age, though still developing. Well angulated behind, with long tail, tight feet and a crisp dark coat. Movement was sound with good drive. Well-presented and handled, she shows promise for the future.

Post Graduate Bitch (8, 4)

1st Ollandsheart Matilda (Ms M Stuart & Ms K Holt)

A feminine hound with a kind expression in a balanced, refined head, fine folded ears, and strong neck. Shoulders are well laid with good length to upper arm, though a touch steep. Quality bone and excellent tight feet. Ribs carried well back into strong loin and wide quarters. Would prefer a little more rise over the loin. Broad thigh with pleasing sweep to stifle. Well-set tail, good tuck-up, and drooping hindquarters. Presents a super outline both standing and moving, and gaited freely with typical easy style. RBCC

2nd Packway Cora Sundrop At Ollandsheart (Ms M Stuart & Ms K Holt)

A very pretty bitch of pleasing type, with a lovely feminine head and expression. Strong neck leading into good shoulders, correct topline, and a well tucked-up underline. Good length of body, quality bone, and very good angulation front and rear. Tight feet, shapely quarters with excellent length and depth, giving both elegance and strength. A lovely example of the breed, showing the essential Deerhound type.

3rd Packway Star of The East (Mrs C Taylor)

Limit Bitch (4, 3)

1st Packway New York New York (Dr R & Mrs J Pounder)

A neat, feminine bitch with a sweet head, dark eye, and tidy ears giving a lovely expression. Strong neck into well-laid shoulders, with good front construction and broad rib carried well back. Balanced outline with rise over a strong, arched loin, good fall away, and well-knuckled feet. Rear angulation and bend of stifle are sound, though muscle tone could be firmer. Movement was light, easy, and driven from the rear, holding her topline on the move.

Open Bitch (4, 2)

1st Ch Hyndsight Neaghley (Mrs L Spence)

Really elegant bitch of excellent type and outline. Well laid shoulder with good forechest, deep chest, and strong topline. Balanced angulation front and rear with lovely bend of stifle and low hocks. Good bone and substance well-muscled throughout. Moved freely with strong drive yet light and effortless, presenting with no exaggeration. Her quality and movement carried her to win the class and bitch CC today. BCC

2nd Ollandsheart Desdemona (Ms M Stuart & Ms K Holt)

Graceful hound with a lovely feminine head, dark eye, and strong neck. Presents a good forehand, topline, and quarters, with balanced rear angulation and width across the thigh. Deep in brisket, with good feet and a nice dark, full coat. Moved well, showing strength and quality throughout.

Good Citizen Bitch (0)

Special Beginners Bitch (1, 0)

1st Packway Star of The East (Mrs C Taylor)

An almost 4 year old bitch with a pretty feminine head, dark eyes, and typical soft expression. Neck into well-laid shoulders, deep brisket, and long body leading to broad, well-muscled hindquarters. Good spring of rib, balanced angulation, and sound legs and feet, though knuckling could be firmer. Coat of good quality. Movement was generally steady, though tending to flatten her topline.

D Spring-Arnold