Hound Association

The Hound Association Championship Show 19th July 2025

Rhodesian Ridgebacks - Judge: Mrs Michele Ashman (Kitaarka)

Dog Challenge Certificate Ch Delianza What’s Your Motive JW (Mrs K L Barker)

Reserve Dog Challenge Certificate Chioke for Zeri by Ridgelove JW (Imp Svk) (Miss M & Mr H Strauja & Price)

Bitch Challenge Certificate Carlincox Don’t Knock It JW (Mr C & Mrs L Cox & Mrs V Musgrave)

Reserve Bitch Challenge Certificate Ch Diamondridge Kazembe Golden Age JW (Mrs L & Miss K & Mr Barnes)

Best Of Breed Ch Delianza What’s Your Motive JW (Mrs K L Barker)

Best Puppy Kwanza El Faiyum at Matikiridge (Imp Nld) (Mrs N Hurn)

Best Veteran Ch Shingwidsi Tshadi Rose (Mr J & Ms H Kirby & Mansfield)

Best Special Beginners Carlincox Knock Em Off (Mr M & Mrs K Akers) Group 1 SBBIS

Thank you to the Officers and Committee for giving me this opportunity to judge at their Championship show. It was my first set of CCs for the breed with an entry of 103 dogs. My sincere thanks to the exhibitors for supporting my entry and to my stewards Jenny and Emily. We were indoors with a decent size ring. It was a little muggy/warm which I felt affected some of the dogs. Some did not move as well as I was expecting. As I judged the dogs on the day, they were therefore placed down the line or not at all.

A fit dog with free and easy movement was what I was looking for. Low, strong, straight hocks as this is where the power and drive is in order to do the job. I found this in my winners.

All ridges were correct which was great to see. I found a couple of level bites. Nails need attention on some. Overall fitness and condition of the dogs was good. Temperaments were excellent with a few fidgety/excited youngsters.

Minor Puppy Dog (2,0) two very different puppies

1st Diamondridge Dragon King (Mrs V Champion) – A strong youngster with heavy bone. Well up on height already. Masculine head with depth and strength to muzzle and round eye. Pleasing angulation front and rear. Compact feet good depth to chest for one so young. He was a little bouncy today on the move but did enough to win the class- a happy boy.

2nd Bikquest Helios Sunreacher (Ms N Ellis) – raw youngster, different type to 1st. Presented in excellent coat condition. Pleasing head which will develop with age, with dark round eyes. Moderate length of neck leading into a nice front angulation. Good length of ribbing. Nice firm muscle to rear quarters. A little bum high on the move - which is expected.

Puppy Dog (3,1)

1st Kwanza El Faiyum at Matikiridge (Imp Nld) (Mrs N Hurn) Ample bone on this well-balanced youngster. Super masculine head, flat skull, dark round eyes with depth and strength to muzzle. A great front assembly with well filled chest. Nice run of ribbing leading to his strong loin of correct length. Excellent width of thigh and good turn of stifle with low, straight hocks. Quite a lively youngster today making his handler work hard. However, he did settle enough to win the class. He was more together for the puppy challenge against the puppy bitch which gave him the overall BPIB and he made the cut in a large hound puppy group. One to watch for sure.

2nd Diamondridge Dragon King (Mrs V Champion) as 1st in minor puppy dog

Junior Dog (6,2)

1st Kinyemi Song of Serengeti Sepiwi Sekayi for Msingi (Imp Dnk) (Mr S J & Mrs A R Pearce) – excellent balance with good all-round angulation to this young male who is only just out of puppy. Full of breed type. Super typical Ridgeback head of correct proportions, dark round eye giving a masculine but gentle expression. Great bone and stood on compact feet. Splendid run of ribbing with good depth to chest. Strong loin of correct length leading to powerful rear quarters. Well let down, straight hocks. Movement was sound with a free and easy side gait. Considered for top honours.

2nd Kinabula's Making Magick for Faahac (Mrs C L & Miss M L Catharell) Smaller than first but nonetheless a lovely balanced youngster. Good head of correct proportions with a flat skull and round eyes. Nice neck leading into well placed shoulders with good front angulation. Standing on compact feet. Good ribbing needs to drop in brisket but that will come as he is only young. Excellent rear angulation and he moved out well.

3rd Carlincox Knock Em Out (Mr C, Mrs L & Mrs V Cox, Cox & Musgrave)

Yearling Dog (5,0)

1st Chioke for Zeri by Ridgelove JW (Imp Svk) (Miss M & Mr H Strauja & Price) This young dog is full of breed type not overdone in any way. He has a super masculine head with a flat skull, correct stop, dark round eyes giving an intelligent expression with correct length and depth to muzzle. Strong neck leading to correct shoulder placement with a good return of upper arm. Standing on compact feet. Nice run of ribbing with depth to chest. Strong loin of correct length with powerful rear hindquarters which were well muscled. Well let down straight hocks. Presented in first class condition both in coat and muscle tone. Fabulous when on the move with precise footfall with a free and easy flow to his stride. Expertly handled – should have a bright future. RDCC

2nd Priorpark William Wallace for Clanbruachan JW (Mrs N Jolly) – Another lovely male who I liked. Unfortunately, he was a handful for his handler – he didn’t want to stand still - but we did get there! Very well balanced when stood. Handsome head of correct proportions, dark muzzle with a lovely dark round eye. Good strong bone. Excellent front and rear angulation with nice infill to front. Super compact feet. When settled into his stride he showed a beautiful side gait on the move. Unlucky to meet 1 today.

3rd Kinabula's Making Magick for Faahac (Mrs C L & Miss M L Catharell)

Special Beginners Dog (3,2)

1st Fiadma's Stiggens at Skyleridge (Mrs T Thomas-Bassett)- A well- balanced male with heavy bone. Strong head but has a gentle expression, would prefer slightly more length to muzzle. Excellent front angulation with plenty of infill. Good strong neck and clean over shoulders. Pleasing ribbing with a strong loin and slight rise. Standing on compact feet. Excellent width of thigh with strong straight hocks. Presented in gleaming condition and he moved with drive from the rear.

Post Graduate Dog (7,2)

1st Fiadma's Stiggens at Skyleridge (Mrs T Thomas-Bassett) as above

2nd Nuthouse Mastermind (Mr J & Mrs S Hicks) – Handsome liver nosed boy with harmonising amber eye giving a kind expression whilst still masculine. Preferred head on this boy to 1st. Well balanced when stood giving a lovely outline. Standing on excellent compact feet. Good length of ribbing with a strong loin and correct croup. He showed effortless movement from all angles. Splitting hairs today between these boys but I preferred front on 1st.

3rd Rottzridge Celtic Legend at Kotamury (Mr A & Miss G Green & Thomson)

Limit Dog (9,1)

1st Diamondridge Dreadnought JW (Miss K J Barnes) – up to standard boy who was the best mover in this class today. Head of correct proportions with a good underjaw. Strong arched neck running into well laid shoulders. Good length of ribbing with a deep brisket to elbows. Low, straight hocks which he used well on the move- well balanced with excellent feet. A fit boy with great muscle tone - expertly handled.

2nd Negasi Radagast JW (Mrs M & Mr W Shaw) Another lovely balanced boy who I judged as a junior and he is maturing beautifully- not overdone in any way. Masculine head but not heavy with a strong underjaw and a gentle expression. Strong neck leading into well laid shoulders. Excellent length of ribbing, depth of chest and strong loin. Stood on tight feet. Excellent bone. Well-muscled and presented in good condition.

Low strong hocks moved with drive from behind close call between 1st and 2nd – a fluid easy mover.

3rd Ungowa On The Road Again with Vapfumi (Mrs E Johnson)

Open Dog (7,3)

1st Ch Delianza What’s Your Motive JW (Mrs K L Barker)– this dog is full of breed type. He is so well balanced when stood showing no exaggeration in any area. An upstanding male. He has a super handsome, masculine head, with a flat skull, dark round dark eyes with correct length and depth to muzzle, tight lips and an intelligent expression. He has a clean, strong neck. Correct length and lay of shoulder with an excellent length and return of upper arm. Elbows close to body. Good length of rib and depth of brisket.. Excellent rear angulation with a strong compact loin, clean thigh muscles and a good turn of stifle. Super compact feet with strong straight hocks well let down. On the move he was foot perfect from all directions showing a fluid, elegant, effortless gait holding his top line well. One I would take home. DCC & BOB

2nd Rubicon Red Marvelous Black Panther at Kamili (Imp Mne) JW (Miss K L Maylor) – Another well-balanced male, full of breed type. Correct height to length ratio with strong bone. Strong head with dark round eyes. Would prefer more length to muzzle. Super front infill with correct lay of shoulder. Ribbed well back with nice underline. Well-muscled hindquarters with a strong loin of correct length. On the move he was fluid and effortless from all angles. Preferred head and feet on 1st.

3rd Shingwidsi Tsholo Light (Mr J & Ms H Kirby & Mansfield)

Veteran Dog (2,1)

1st Globalridge Red Carnelian (Mr WJ & Mrs JL Dickson) Balanced boy presented in superb coat condition and fitness. Nice outline when stood with a lovely temperament. Pleasing angulations both front and rear Super feet with a good spring of pastern. Deep chest to elbows. Correct ribbing and length of loin. Excellent width of 1st and 2nd thigh with good muscle tone. Straight, well let down hocks. Moved steady and true.

Minor Puppy Bitch (3,0)

1st Jocerik Ella Angan (Miss J R Cyprien) quite a raw youngster at this stage but shows lots of quality for the future. Beautiful feminine head, flat skull with an intelligent expression and her dark round eyes sparkled. Pleasing front and rear angulation, not overdone in any way. Needs to drop in brisket but this will come. Excellent length of ribbing leading to correct length of loin. On the move is where she won this class with ease. Straight forward free and active from all angles. BPB

2nd Bikquest Sunshine Ember (Ms N Ellis) – Nice size to this bitch who is just a baby. Pretty head of equal proportions with a lovely dark round eye. Good front and rear angulation. Good length of ribbing with a nice underline. Standing on compact feet. Movement was a little erratic at times, but she showed she has an easy gait when settled.

3rd Bikquest Envy Blazingstar (Ms N Ellis)

Puppy Bitch (1,0)

1st Droimdara Kiss The Blarneystone for Kinabula (IKC) (Mrs M L & Mrs D Farleigh & Mcdonnell) Pretty bitch with a lovely head of good proportions, dark muzzle and dark round eyes. Balanced outline when stood with nothing overdone in any way. Long neck flowing into a good front angulation. Good depth of chest for age. Well ribbed back into a strong loin of correct length. Standing on compact feet. She moved out well.

Junior Bitch (8,3)

1st Carlincox Don’t Knock It JW (Mr C & Mrs L & Mrs V Cox & Cox & Musgrave) A bitch full of quality and breed type. Great outline when stood. Beautiful feminine head with good depth and strength to muzzle, with dark round eyes and correct ear set. Elegant neck with excellent front angulation. Length and return of upper arm together with length and layback of shoulder is wonderful to see! Good quality bone throughout, level topline and good rear angulation to match. Low, strong hocks, compact feet with tidy nails. Presented in super condition. On the move, today, her handler took her at a steady pace, and she excelled showing such easy, effortless movement. One I would take home! BCC

2nd Leeurif Sekiamba Hakahaarli at Suhuba (Imp Grc) (Mr G P & Mrs V J Henshall) another elegant balanced girl. Taller than 1 with a feminine head of correct planes, with a lovely dark eye. Good front and rear angulation. Standing on excellent compact feet. Depth to chest. Excellent coat condition. She was sound on the move.

3rd Carlincox Knock Em Off (Mr M & Mrs K Akers)

Yearling Bitch (6,0) quite a mixed class of differing types

1st Priorpark Pride and Joy to Nzuri JW (Mrs L & Miss S & Mr J & Miss H Mills & Mills & Mills & Parsons) –A lovely bitch with good strong bone. Balanced outline when stood. Pretty feminine head, good depth to muzzle and intelligent dark round eyes. Clean front with good angulation fore and rear. Standing on compact feet. Strong, low hocks which she used well on the move. She kept her elbows underneath and held her topline showing an elegant but strong easy gait.

2nd Mutuma Scarlet Witch (Miss D & Mr M Connelly & Mumford) – up to standard height on this strong girl. Well off for bone. Head slightly heavy and would prefer a rounder eye. Good front and rear angulation. Good depth to chest, well ribbed back, strong loins. Presented in excellent condition both in coat and muscle tone and had an easy fluid movement.

3rd Asharaa's She's Magic to Azuli (Ms J Parker)

Special Beginners Bitch (6,0)

1st Carlincox Knock Em Off (Mr M & Mrs K Akers) moderate, balanced bitch. Nothing overdone. Pretty, feminine head of correct proportions. Good length and return of upper arm with chest infill, with matching rear anglulation. Excellent feet with good lay of pastern. Nice length of ribbing. Excelled on the move showing a free and active gait holding her topline. Thrilled to see her take BSB & BSBIS

2nd Bonfirebeau Red Skye at Skyleridge (Mrs T Thomas-Bassett) another feminine girl presented in excellent coat and muscle condition. Feminine head of correct proportions with a beautiful dark round eye. Lighter in bone than 1. Excellent feet with good lay of pastern. Moved out really well today unlucky to meet 1.

3rd Kenzduo Daffodil (Mrs H Hall)

Post Graduate Bitch (13,6) two nice bitches headed this class both full of breed type

1st Nuthouse Going for Gold JW (Mr J & Mrs S Hicks) –standard bitch with a lovely balanced outline when stood – no exaggerations. She has a pretty, feminine head of good proportions, dark round eye with a gentle expression. Nice neck and well laid shoulders and good return of upperarm. Good ribbing and strong loin. Well let down hocks and in excellent coat condition. Accurate footfall on this girl which won her the class.

2nd Lobengula Giah (Mrs K & Mr A Salmon & Hawkins) Close up on 1st – another beautiful young bitch. Full of breed type she had fabulous feminine head, flat skull and dark round intelligent eyes. Balanced outline when stood. Stronger in bone than 1st and standing on excellent compact feet. Balanced front and rear angulation with good infill to front and depth to brisket. Presented in super coat condition and muscle. Lovely mover.

3rd Priorpark Pure Theatre at Buhera (Mrs A Kerr)

Limit Bitch (11,4)

1st Jimanns Hell On Heels (Mrs J & Mr I Ritchie) Plenty of substance to this bitch without being overdone in any way. Head of correct proportions, strong underjaw and a gentle expression. Good reach to neck with a nice lay of shoulder and return of upper arm. Deep chest with good infill of forechest. Good run of ribbing moderately sprung. Compact feet. Presented in excellent coat condition. Her movement today was free and easy, and she covered the ground well. Her movement today won her this class.

2nd Tokwe Truly Your Song (Mrs E Taylor) A beautiful balanced bitch full of breed type. Attractive feminine head of correct proportions, dark round eyes giving a gentle, intelligent expression. I preferred head on this bitch to 1. Long elegant neck leading into clean well laid shoulders. Pleasing return of upper arm. Excellent run of ribbing. Correct length to her strong loin. Good bone and superb compact feet. Presented in super gleaming coat condition. Her movement was also sound and true.

3rd Callmn's Queen Bee of Mahanovemi (Mr J Muncie)

Open Bitch (14,2) Quality class

1st Ch Diamondridge Kazembe Golden Age JW (Mrs L & Miss K & Mr K Barnes) Quality bitch who headed this strong class. A bitch of good breed type. Feminine head of correct proportions with beautiful round eyes giving an attractive, intelligent expression. She has a pleasing length of neck with a good fore chest with plenty of front infill with a fabulous depth to her brisket, coupled with excellent lay of shoulder and return of upper arm. Correct length of body to height with tight elbows underneath. Excellent compact feet. Beautiful movement which was effortless. Handled well. RBCC

2nd Lobengula Pearl (Mrs K Salmon) – Another super bitch who presented a beautiful outline when stood.

Attractive feminine head of correct proportions, dark round eyes giving a kind expression. Super bone. Correct front and rear assembly. Presented in excellent condition both coat and muscle tone. I would prefer tighter feet. So well balanced on the move which was elegant and effortless.

3rd Ch Priorpark Proof in Pudding JW (Miss H Parsons)

Veteran Bitch (10,1) what a super class of girls

1st Ch Shingwidsi Tshadi Rose (Mr J & Ms H Kirby & Mansfield) 10 years of age! This bitch defies her age. She still has it! Accurate mover she covered the ground with ease and elegance. Presented in excellent condition both coat and muscle tone. Beautiful head of correct proportions with dark round eye, giving a soft but naughty expression. Compact feet. What a quality girl. BVIB

2nd Diamondridge Dream Catch Me JW (Mr & Mrs K J Barnes) another beautiful girl presented in excellent condition. Beautiful headpiece of correct proportions with round eye. Strong bone. Excellent front angulation and infill. Deep chest to elbows. Correct ribbing and strong loin. Moved with elegance and drive.

3rd Shavano's Quality of Life by Indie JW (Imp Nor) (Miss J R Cyprien)

Michele Ashman (Kitaarka)