Midland Whippet Club

Judge: Viv Coulter (Collooney)

I’d like to thank the committee and officers for inviting me to judge. The ring was off good size and the show ran very smoothly. Thanks to my stewards who ensured the ring ran well for both myself and exhibitors. I found on the day that a lot lacked correct movement but overall the quality of dogs was good. Glad to see my DCC went BIS and RDCC going RBIS on referees discussion.  

Class 1. Veteran (7-9 years) Dog

Entries: 11 Absentees: 1

1st Place 86 - Ch Elmanash Glenfidditch (Mr & Mrs F J Holland)

Fawn dog that I have liked for a long time. Sweet head and expression. Good length of neck and moves well for an old boy. Handler needs to go with him as she holds him back a bit. Best Veteran.

2nd Place 178 - Ch Wheelspin Silver Shadow among Silkdance JW VW (Ms C Price)

Have always like this boy also but today he just had lost his mojo. Lovely head and neck all over. Over all a good dog but is getting a bit fed up with showing, pulling his back end in and not standing very well.

3rd Place 215 - Ch Citycroft Sundae with Oxana JW ShCM ShCEx VW (Miss S J Shepherd)

Reserve (4th Place) 159 - Supeta's Show and Tell Astrazone (Mrs C G & Miss B Myers & Pilkington)

Very Highly Commended (5th Place) 272 - Shalfleet Heatwave JW (Ms J Wilton-Clark)

Class 2. Veteran (10 years & over) Dog

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1st Place 117 - Ringmore Dalrymple VW (Mrs V Leathart)

Fawn. Good size. Looking well for his age. Moved okay for an old boy.

2nd Place 107 - Reubicia Billy Blue VW (Mrs J Kenyon)

Difficult to assess as he was very jumpy and just didn’t want to be in the ring. Think he would rather be at home on a comfy chair.

Class 3. Minor Puppy Dog

Entries: 9 Absentees: 0

1st Place 146 - Emandoria Florida Pearl with Tumblers TAF (Mrs J Miluk)

Brindle and white dog of good size for age. Good head and ears. Nicely balanced pup everything in the right place. Moved sound in all directions. Best Puppy Dog.

2nd Place 45 - Beetelian Quatro P Ch Svk (Miss L Cecho)

Fawn White Trim. This boy has a lovely head and neck, but his shoulders are not his fortune. Short in upper arm which takes away from his picture. Moved Okay.

3rd Place 275 - Edenwhip If I Can Dream (Mr J Winkley-Balmer)

Reserve (4th Place) 22 - Silkridge Just A Jester (Mrs D Bingham)

Very Highly Commended (5th Place) 15 - Wolfscastle Mr Luva Luva at Hengilfach (Mr I & Mrs L Bayley)

Class 4. Puppy Dog

Entries: 9 Absentees: 1

1st Place 49 - Silkridge Jingle My Bells (Miss J E Doherty)

Brindle white trim. Good for size, pleasant head with good front assembly and rear. Moved well.

2nd Place 7 - Zoraden Rulebreaker (Mrs M L Anderson)

Also good for size with a pleasing expression. Well lead shoulder with good infill. Muscular hindquarters. Moved well

3rd Place 45 - Beetelian Quatro P Ch Svk (Miss L Cecho)

Reserve (4th Place) 124 - Whippiness Eyes Down (Mrs S J Leverett)

Very Highly Commended (5th Place) 165 - Silkridge Figgy Pudding with Zeglynn (Ms G Z Perkins)

Class 5. Junior Dog

Entries: 9 Absentees: 1

1st Place 185 - Kierpark Devil in Disguise (Mr K J & Mrs K M Rees & Jones)

Brindle white trim. A nice male masculine head and expression. Well balanced front and rear quarters. Good depth of chest. Moves soundly with drive.

2nd Place 48 - Cleeton We Go Together at Firesprite (Ms S De Graffham)

Brindle white trim. Good head front okay. In good condition. Moved well.

3rd Place 132 - Edenwhip Oregano (Mrs E K & Miss L Mallinson)

Reserve (4th Place) 23 - Velandor Rebel Rebel (Mrs D Bingham)

Very Highly Commended (5th Place) 212 - Peiluv Chasing Rainbow for Nattah (Ms Severn)

Class 6. Yearling Dog

Entries: 9 Absentees: 0

1st Place 2 - Crème Anglaise's Cheeky Entourage (Mr J W & Mr K Akerboom & Van Der Schaaf)

Brindle white parti. Strong dog for his age. Very muscular. Elegant head and well arched neck into strong shoulders. Best mover in his class.

2nd Place 260 - Ch First Class Soulad by Ranveli (Mr R Wheeler)

Brindle white trim dog with pleasing head. Good neck and shoulder. Good depth of brisket.

3rd Place 267 - Starceylon Bella Notte at Tigsisle (Mrs K H Williams)

Reserve (4th Place) 199 - Nevedith Hi Jack (Ms G & Mr K Samria & Bridgman - Lewis)

Very Highly Commended (5th Place) 280 - Ardencote Keep Dreaming (Mrs J P Wood)

Class 7. Maiden Dog

Entries: 6 Absentees: 0

1st Place 20 - Flowerswood Hercule by Moon (Miss A Bentley)

Brindle white trim. Nice size with pleasing head. Well balanced with good proportions, strong topline kept on the move. Just needs his handler to stand him better in his front. Moved well around the ring.

2nd Place 7 - Zoraden Rulebreaker (Mrs M L Anderson)

2nd in Puppy

3rd Place 15 - Wolfscastle Mr Luva Luva at Hengilfach (Mr I & Mrs L Bayley)

Reserve (4th Place) 124 - Whippiness Eyes Down (Mrs S J Leverett)

Very Highly Commended (5th Place) 241 - Swistir Talk of The Town (Mr K J & Miss S T Thomas & Prynne)

Class 8. Special Beginners Dog

Entries: 13 Absentees: 1

1st Place 20 - Flowerswood Hercule by Moon (Miss A Bentley)

1st Maiden Dog

2nd Place 97 - Zenobia Just An Illusion with Sweetaurora JW (Ms M Hutchinson)

Nice size young dog. Sweet head good neck going into good shoulder. Good length of rib

3rd Place 231 - Jothryn Muchacho (Mrs D & Mr Aj Spicer)

Reserve (4th Place) 234 - Tigsisle Time After Time with Moyles (Mrs S R & Mrs C A Steel & Baulch)

Very Highly Commended (5th Place) 11 - Citycroft Fred Astaire (Miss J Barkas)

Class 9. Graduate Dog

Entries: 17 Absentees: 5

1st Place 175 - Shulune Thrills N' Spills for Edenwhip (Mr G & Mr J & Ms R Poole & Winkley-Balmer & Winkley)

Brindle white trim. Elegant dog with good head and shoulders. Enough length of rib. Good topline. Moved well but a bit close behind. But overall a good dog.

2nd Place 48 - Cleeton We Go Together at Firesprite (Ms S De Graffham)

2nd Junior Dog

3rd Place 27 - Brochinbelle A Wee Dram at Helgen (Mrs D J & Miss H K H Bonser & Hadfied)

Reserve (4th Place) 9 - Fantastic Fred at Slingket (Mrs Y M Arkell)

Very Highly Commended (5th Place) 24 - Mazargo Whole Lotta Trouble (Mrs A E & Miss L J Blackburn)

Class 10. Post Graduate Dog

Entries: 10 Absentees: 2

1st Place 122 - Reffton Kiri (Imp Esp) (Mrs A Le'vell)

Fawn and white dog of good size, balance and shape when standing. Moves free around the ring.

2nd Place 12 - Citycroft Line of Duty (Miss J Barkas)

Fawn dog in bigger frame than one. Good head and front assembly. Good rib with strong back end. Moved well.

3rd Place 10 - Hijacked of Suriya at Slingket (Imp Deu) (Mrs Y M Arkell)

Reserve (4th Place) 41 - Shine On Harvey Moon at Chipperlake (Messrs M & A J Cahill & Timberlake)

Very Highly Commended (5th Place) 166 - Silkridge Rapture with Zeglynn (Ms G Z Perkins)

Class 11. Mid Limit Dog

Entries: 15 Absentees: 1

1st Place 251 - Starceylon Dancing Master JW (Mr C & Mrs L & Miss A Tyson)

Black white trim. Nice elegant dog with good bone. Good head and front. Good topline which he held on the move. Strong hind quarters. Moved and handled well.

2nd Place 225 - Edenwhip Love at First Sight for Neviwesh (Miss F & Miss C Smith & Goddard-Smith)

Brindle white trim nice dog. Good head and front. Nice topline and length of loin. Well handled

3rd Place 96 - Penbriar Corruleam Sky (Miss J A & Mr J Hughes & Jackson)

Reserve (4th Place) 177 - Kierpark Moonlight Shadow among Silkdance JW (Ms C Price)

Very Highly Commended (5th Place) 207 - Reffton Tibalt at Whipsearle JW Cw25 (Imp Esp) (Miss N & Ms M Searle & Rawlinson)

Class 12. Limit Dog

Entries: 20 Absentees: 3

1st Place 72 - Loroli Devil’s Stone JW (Ms L Grisoli)

Brindle white trim. Quality dog I have admired from ringside. He is of lovely size with excellent head and ears. Well balanced shape and outline with good depth and length throughout. Good muscular hind quarters. Super form and condition. Dog CC and Best in Show.

2nd Place 186 - Richclass from Here On Out (Mr N J & Mr D N Richards)

Fawn. Another nice quality dog. Lovely head, neck and shoulders. Held topline on the move.

3rd Place 248 - Ticks The Boxes at Turnstone (Mr J & Mrs V Turnbull)

Reserve (4th Place) 170 - Silkridge Black Caviar (Mrs C & Mr K Perkins & Van Der Schaaf)

Very Highly Commended (5th Place) 34 - Wolfscastle Crown Jules (Miss Z & Miss E Brodie & Owen)

Class 13. Open Dog

Entries: 14 Absentees: 4

1st Place 173 - Falconcrag Match Maker at Crosscop (Mr G & Mrs L & Mr G Poole & Morris & Waddell)

Fawn. Quality dog all over. Lovey breed type on a bigger frame than my CC winner but kept catching my eye. Clean shoulders with good deep brisket strong loin and moved with drive. RCC

2nd Place 3 - Emandoria Dazzling Diplomat for Creme Anglaise (Mr J W & Mr K Akerboom & Van Der Schaaf)

Bindle white trim. A nice male of good breed type. Appealing head and expression. Good balanced front and rear quarters. Moved with drive.

3rd Place 261 - Ch Ranveli Diki Diki (Mr R Wheeler)

Reserve (4th Place) 169 - Ch Crème Anglaise’s Just Julian with Silkridge (Mrs C & Mr K Perkins & Van Der Schaaf)

Very Highly Commended (5th Place) 102 - Jothryn Johnny Be Good JW (Mrs K J & Mr J D Jones)