Cardiff Canine Society

Thank you to the committee for inviting me to judge at this popular, well run open show. My two efficient stewards, Richard and Tracey helped to keep the ring running smoothly and worked tirelessly. I was delighted with my entry today. I had the privilege to judge some quality hounds who should have bright futures. One point to note, I found there were some hounds with questionable bites, and these reflected in their placements.

WHIPPETS

PUPPY 3 (1)

What a wonderful start to my day’s judging!

1st Howgate & Hull, Mr M & Ms Y Tervanty Dragon Song at Palmik Quality 7-month-old fawn bitch. An eye-catching, shapely puppy! Even at this young age, she has the desired combination of strength and elegance. Beautiful, feminine head with dark, oval eyes and pigmentation. Her neck is gracefully arched and flows into a super front assembly with correct return of upper arm, her elbows placed perfectly under her withers. She stands on quality bone, with slightly sloping pasterns and neat, well-arched feet. Good depth of chest with a lovely sweeping underline, and complimentary curvy topline. She came into her own on the move, with a long, daisy cutting stride and used her well-made quarters to her advantage. A top draw-puppy. RBOB, BP, PHG1 & BPIS

2nd Smith, Mrs C Cathmick Witches Brew Well grown 11-month-old fawn blue brindle bitch. Her skull is long and lean, with nicely rosed ears. Neck of good length into fair shoulders, straight forelegs and neat feet. Her back is nicely ribbed and broad, but she was a little steep in the croup which caused her to stand with her topline a little roached. Nicely handled.

JUNIOR 7 (2)

1st Howgate & Hull, Mr M & Ms Y Palmik Never Too Late Shapely and balanced 8-month-old fawn male. He is well-bodied and nicely constructed. His long, arched neck blends smoothly into a lovely front. He has depth to his brisket and plenty of infill for his age. Broad rear quarters with width to second thigh and low set parallel hocks. He maintained his topline on the move and was sound coming and going. Another puppy that should give his owners some fun in the ring.

2nd Baley, Mr I & Mrs L Ohoka Top Model at Hengilfach Pretty 12-month-old fawn with black mask bitch. Typical head with good length to muzzle and correct scissor bite. There is nothing exaggerated on this youngster with balanced angulations front and rear. She has a good depth of chest with a broad, well-muscled back. She looked a picture in profile, with her tail caried in a delicate curve.

POST GRADUATE 9 (2)

1ST Brodie & Owen, Miss Z & Miss E Wolfcastle Be Juled Curvy 19-month-old silver brindle bitch who was elegantly balanced. She stood naturally over a lot of ground. I loved her feminine head with dark, oval eyes and pigmentation. Her ears are beautifully rosed. Reachy neck into a well filled forechest with clean, well-positioned shoulders. Her back is broad and firmly muscled with a graceful arch over a strong loin. She looked wonderful in profile, and moved with a long, ground covering stride.

2nd Mulligan, Mr S S & Mrs T L Ashkyem Fisher Jazmyn Smart 2-year-old brindle and white bitch presented in super condition. Typical head with good length of muzzle and strength to underjaw. She stands on good bone with neat, well-padded feet. She is balanced in angulations fore and aft with good depth of brisket and plenty of forechest. She moved soundly around the ring, her long tail carried in a gentle curve.

OPEN 12 (7)

1ST Snelgrove, Mrs A E & Miss R C Palmik Carousel for Huntinghill JW Quality, 5-year-old fawn bitch in her prime. She just oozes breed type. She is spot on for size and nicely made with clean flowing lines all through. I loved her feminine head, with flat skull and the most super rosed ears. Her long, beautifully arched neck flows into well-constructed shoulders. Her chest is deep and capacious providing her with plenty of heart and lung room. She has a curvy underline with her ribs carried well back and a graceful arch over an athletic loin. Presented in good, hard condition, she was accurate in her footfall. BOB & HG3

2nd Brodie & Owen, Miss Z & Miss E Wolfcastle Crown Jules Upstanding 19-month-old fawn and white male, with lots to appreciate. Lovely, breed typical masculine head, with super oval eyes and dark pigmentation. His strong neck flows into a well-positioned scapular with flat muscles. Forelegs are straight and with slightly sloping pasterns and good feet. I loved his rear, that was powerful and well-muscled with low set, parallel hocks. He moved positively at all times. I considered him for top honours.

SALUKI

OPEN 3 (1)

1st Ham, Mrs A & Mr S Ravensett Ashkan Rising 3-year-old nicely made gold male. Attractive, masculine head that is lean and balanced, with well-set beautifully fringed ears. Long, strong neck into a good front, with correct return of upper arm. His back is well-ribbed, and he has a broad, strong loin. Moderate in rear, with strong, parallel hocks. Lovely profile movement, he maintained his topline on the move. BOB & HG4

2nd Smithson & Thorsteinson, Mrs M & Mr P Chisobee Fahmiy Faraashah 6-year-old tri bitch, presented in a smooth and silky coat. Classic feminine head, with dark oval eyes, and pigmentation. She is balanced in angulations front and rear, with straight forelegs and slightly sloping pasterns. Her feet are the correct shape, but her nails need a little attention. She was in the throes of a phantom pregnancy and was a little unhappy in the ring today. RBOB

BORZOI

POST GRADUATE 2 (1)

1st Logvinenko, Dr T Lynx Faster Than Light of Noldoli JW (Imp Swe) Upstanding 16-month-old red and white male beautifully presented in coat and condition. I loved his long and lean masculine head with super veining, dark almond shaped eyes and small, rosed ears. Strong, muscular neck flows smoothly into a good scapular placement. Forelegs clean and straight, he stands on quality bone with neat, well arched feet. Great depth of brisket and infill, his back is well-ribbed with strength and breath to his loin. Hind legs long and muscular, with width to his second thighs. Steady, effortless mover. He should have a bright future. BOB & HG2

OPEN 2 (2)

BEAGLES

JUNIOR 5

1st Scarlett, Mrs N Vanitonia Enchanted Over Michelroy JW Well-grown and shapely 16-month-old tri bitch. One who I have judged before and is maturing as I had hoped. I loved her beautifully shaped feminine head, with dark eyes and pigmentation. Her leathers are the correct length and set on low. Her elegant, crested neck leads to a good front construction. She has a super infill of forechest with well sprung ribs and firm muscular loin. She moved soundly and freely in all directions. Very close decision for top honours. RBOB

2nd Tanner, Mrs C Felinoak Hennessy Very smart 8-month-old tan and white bitch of excellent proportions. I liked her size and type. Lovely, feminine head and expression - her leathers are long and set correctly. She is well boned and bodied with a good spring of rib. Her rear quarters are moderate with width to her second thighs and strong, parallel hocks. So composed on the move for one so young, a very promising puppy, I could have taken her home with me today! BP & HPG4

POST GRADUATE 3

 1st Tanner, Mrs C Felinoak Griffyn (AI) Quality, 12-month-old tri male. He has a lovely outline and is well grown and conditioned. Super, masculine, typey head with strength to muzzle and well-flewed lips. His strong, well-muscled neck flows into well placed shoulders. He stands on quality bone with firm elbows and short pasterns. He moved out in the challenge with a ‘look at me attitude’ - soundly and freely using his nicely muscled rear quarters to his advantage. BOB

2nd Cornell, Mrs S Braveair Pawsforthought From Bronllys Powerful 17-month-old male. Lovely, masculine head with dark eyes and pigmentation. His ears are fine and long. He is balanced in angulations both fore and aft, with good depth of brisket and firm topline. Pleasing profile movement, he carried his stern correctly on the move.

OPEN 6 (1)

1st Bidey, Mrs W I Redcap The Courier JW A well-constructed typey 3 ½-year-old tri male. I liked his size and proportions. Masculine head with clean lines and alert expression. Good reach of neck into a decent lay of shoulders, with width to front. Correct underline and level topline that he held on the move.

2nd Wright & Mitchell, Mr N & Mr L Huntahill Up To Trouble Solidly built mature 5-year-old tri male. He is of good size and is all in proportion and balance. He stands on quality round bone with neat, tight feet. Firm and level topline, which he held on the move.

DACHSHUND (Min smooth haired)

JUNIOR 3

1st Beach, Miss L M B & Messers L J B & A B Beachdax Ace of Spades Nicely proportioned 6-month-old black and tan male. Masculine head with nicely positioned ears and good depth to muzzle. He has a good length of neck that flows seamlessly into well-laid shoulders with correct return of upper arm. He is level in topline with his ribs extending well back and has good ground clearance. A promising puppy with lots to appreciate. He just needs to strengthen in his rear which I am sure that will come with maturity. BP & HPG 3

2nd Lewis, Mrs G Trixhund Magic Moment 15-month-old black and tan shown in gleaming coat. Long, balanced head with strength to his muzzle and correct dentition. Good length of neck into a decent front, he has a good depth of keel with enough ground clearance. He has width to his rear with his hocks straight. A steady mover around the ring.

POST GRADUATE 2

1st Beach, Miss L M B & Messers L J B & A B Beachdax Bop To the Top Attractive, eye-catching 15-month-old black and tan male. He looked a picture on the stack and on the move. Typical head shape and carriage, his neck is clean and elegantly arched and flows smoothly into nicely made forequaters. His breastbone is prominent and has the desired oval shape. Plenty of ground clearance under this boy, his back is broad and well-ribbed. I liked his rear which was full and well-muscled. He moved with a true, free action. BOB

2nd Lewis, Mrs G Trixhund Magic DDU 15-month-old black and tan bitch. She holds herself well on the stack and presents a very pleasing outline. Pretty, feminine head that is balanced and dark eyes set obliquely. Compact, and well-muscled body, with just enough ground clearance. She stands on good bone with well knuckled feet. A steady, sound mover.

OPEN 2

1st Beer, Williams & Moes, Mrs N, Mrs R & Mrs C Gellijams Fireworks at Cwmdarhian 18-month-old shaded red. She has an attractive side profile with elegant lines all through. She is well boned and bodied with the ideal proportions of height-to-length ratio. She moved out with a free and easy action and was balanced in angulations fore and aft. RBOB

2nd Beach, Miss L M B & Messers L J B & A B Beachdax Girl of My Dreams Well-made and shapely 15-month-old red brindle bitch. Her head is balanced, and she has dark eyes with strength to her underjaw. Good length of neck into well laid shoulders, with a long and sloping upper arm. Level in topline, her rear is broad and strong with parallel hocks. True in her movement, but just not the ground clearance of 1st.

DACHSHUND (Min Long haired)

POST GRADUATE 3 (1)

1st Ham, Miss B A Ciselsig Hey There Delilah Beautifully balanced and presented12-month-old red bitch. I loved her classic head, she has strength to her muzzle and correct dentition. Her strong, well-muscled neck flows into a lovely angulated front assembly, with good depth of brisket. Her ribs extend well back. Her topline is strong and level. Sound mover in all directions. BOB

2nd Richards, Mrs S Dwtidachs All Toasty Inside 13-month-old red brindle bitch shown in clean, shiny coat. Balanced in angulations front and rear, she stands on good bone with neat, well-padded feet. I found her to be a little soft in condition today, which can be easily addressed. She had the tendency to roach her topline which spoilt her outline. RBOB

OPEN 2 (2)

DACHSHUND (Min wire haired)

POST GRADUATE 2

1st Howells, Mrs J C Fallowmill Story Time 2-year-old wild boar bitch, nice and compact in outline. I loved her pretty, breed-typical head with super furnishings. Clean neck into a good front, with elbows closely fitted and neat feet. On the move, she held her topline, using her nicely muscled rear quarters and strong hocks. RBOB

2nd Mills, Mrs A K Hillersland Stroller at Oniasid 8-month-old wild boar male, giving away a lot in age. He has a good length of neck into a fair front with neat, well-knuckled feet. He has the correct depth of chest although I would prefer his ribs to be carried further back, which would make him shorter in the loin. He just needs to strengthen in his topline as he matures. BP

OPEN 3

1st Beach & Partridge, Mr L & Mr M Cardaxians Bambam Baby Impressive 23-month-old wild boar. He caught my eye when he entered the ring. This boy is a total show man! I loved his masculine head of equal planes, with dark, almond shaped eyes and lovely furnishings. His clean, muscular neck flows smoothly into a wonderful front, with a prominent breastbone giving the desired oval front. He is sound in body with level topline and short, muscular loin. Shown in a super, harsh jacket he moved purposefully around the ring, showing reach and drive. A top-class youngster. BOB

2nd Mills, Mrs A K Middleton Hunt at Oniasid 6-year-old red bitch shown in a lovely harsh coat. Pretty, breed typical head. Her neck is strong into a decent shoulder placement. She has a good length of ribbing and short muscular loin. Her rear is strongly built with the correct turn of stifle. Good tail set and carriage. She moved correctly fore and aft.

DACHSHUND (Smooth haired)

POST GRADUATE 3 (1)

1st Ashby, Miss E Raajput’s Canadian Winter With Wakywilks I really liked this 2-year-old black and tan bitch, although I think she would look even better carrying a little less weight. Long, tapering head appearing conical from above, with dark, almond shaped eyes and well-set ears. Attractively arched neck into a good shoulder placement with forelegs placed correctly and neat, well-arched feet. She is level in topline with good length and depth of ribbing. Pleasing side gait. BOB

2nd Turton, Miss K Jaxinorydax Beautiful Lies for Damoradaxies 8-month-old black and tan bitch nicely handled by her young charge. Pretty head and expression, her ears are set correctly. Good length of neck into a fair front with prominent breastbone. Her ribs extend well back, with good ground clearance on this youngster. She just needs to strengthen in her movement as she was just a little unsettled both in front and rear action. BP

OPEN 3 (1)

Ist Ashby, Miss E Rayol Dallas Cowboys at Jaxinorydax 18-month-old red shaded male. He has bone and substance without being overdone. Lovely, clean neck into nicely made shoulders, his legs placed exactly where they should be. He is sound in body with a level topline and a short, muscular loin. His rear is well muscled with a lovely full rump and strong hocks. Moved well. RBOB

2nd Stark, Mr M D & Mrs T A Gobannium Made of Honour JW 18-month-old clear red bitch with the most super temperament. Attractively shaped head fits onto a clean, muscular neck. Lovely well-filled chest, her upper arms fitting closely to her ribcage. Level in topline with a correct tail set and carriage. Positive mover.

DACHSUND (Long haired)

POST GRADUATE 2

1st Partridge, Mrs A Pettigans Viva La Vida by Riveroyal Immaculately presented 16-month-old shaded red bitch. She looked a picture on the stack. Beautiful, breed typical head with dark, almond eyes and super ears framing her face. She stands on strong bone, her feet are well-padded, and her nails are well-manicured – something I love to see. Pleasing in body length and substance, she is balanced in angulations fore and aft. She moved out smartly, maintaining her topline. RBOB

2nd Turton, Mrs K Bay Of Biscoff at Damoradaxies 21-month-old shaded red male. Strong, masculine head with slightly arched muzzle. To be picky I would prefer his ears to be set higher. Good length of neck into a decent front assembly with prominent breastbone. His ribs extend well back with good length of sternum. Enough ground clearance under this boy, he held is topline on the move.

OPEN 2

1st Fricker, Mrs J Sundayshill Theodore at Borzdac Eye-catching 2-year-old shaded red male. Another beautifully presented, this boy really looks the part. Quality head piece with strength and masculinity. His chest is deep allowing for plenty of heart and lung room, and he has plenty of ground clearance. Long and muscular back with his underline moderately tucked up. I liked this boys rear; his croup is long and well-muscled, and his rear quarters are broad and full. On the move he was accurate in his footfall. BOB

2nd Lewis, Mr D M Trixhund Ten From Len JW 2-year-old dapple black and tan male. Not quite the substance of 1st. He has good length of neck into a fair front with obvious forechest. He is firm in topline with balanced angulations front and rear. Shown in soft, sleek coat. Pleasing profile movement.

ELAINE BOGART (Incitatus)