Otley Canine Society

Many thanks to the committee for the kind invitation to judge at this very popular show and their first-class hospitality on the day. Some breeds I was judging for the first time and was delighted with the quality of exhibits across all breeds. My thanks to my excellent steward who helped us all battle through the unpredictable weather conditions and to the exhibitors for their patience.

17. Bracco Italiano - Puppy

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST 40 - Teverlarni Who’s That Girl at Woodland Blue (Ms D R Blomfield). Chestnut bitch of square body proportions. Stands on excellent bone and feet. Pretty, lean head of correct proportions when viewed from the side. Excellent neck and forehand, fair topline for age with balanced rear angles. Goes on a fluid stride just needs confidence, BPIB

18. Bracco Italiano - Special Yearling

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST 48 - Kelevra Asilo Dei Cucul (Miss S & Mr K Rush & Duggan). A strongly boned orange dog with good head proportions but a little broad in skull for balance. Moderately angled forehand with good maturity through his body. Liked his strong rear assembly with firm hocks. Needs to firm up all through on the move but holds his shape well in profile, he has time on his side.

19. Bracco Italiano - Limit

Entries: 5 Absentees: 0

1ST 46 - Bushwacker Don Juan JW (Mr A & Miss S Pipes & Groves). Orange male, so typy on first appearance with square body proportions and strong bone. Head shows obvious divergence in profile with the desired leanness when viewed from the front. Excellent balance of angulation fore/aft. Well developed ribcage with correct topline and underline. Presented in hard condition. Covers the ground with a breed-typical elastic action and is sound from all angles, RBOB.

2ND 44 - Bushwacker Donnie Darko (Mrs E L & Mr G Phillips). Orange male, litter brother to 1 with many similar qualities. Slightly more refined and not as substantial than his brother but possesses such excellent breed type and athleticism. Clean through his head with correct planes and big spongy nose. Excellent neck and forehand with good bone for his size. Just off square in body proportions but shows a correct topline and underline. Strong hindquarters with width over his pelvis. He too goes with a breed-typical action, just preferred the firmness in elbow of 1 today.

3RD 42 - Kelevra Bacchustabio (Ms C A & Mr S A Pearson)

20. Bracco Italiano - Open

Entries: 5 Absentees: 2

1ST 45 - Bushwacker Demetrio (Mr A & Miss S Pipes & Groves). Orange male who pleased me greatly for type and balance without exaggeration. Loved his head shape in profile with obvious divergence and strength without coarseness. Strong neck into a well made forehand with excellent bone and feet. Mature through his body with a correct topline and underline. Muscular hindquarters that enabled him to propel round the ring with ease and precision from all angles, BOB.

2ND 43 - Swiss Ch Kelevra Covo Di Ladri JW (Ms C A & Mr S A Pearson). Orange bitch, a little more up on her leg compared to 1. Lean head showing divergence with a big spongy nose. Not quite the forehand of 1 but she too stands on good bone and feet. Deep enough through her brisket with firm topline and underline. Well angulated rear. Covers the ground well in profile and is sound going/coming.

3RD 51 - Withamfriary Lush Blossom at Heberhouse (Mrs V & Mr A Warburton)

440. Bullmastiff - Puppy

Entries: 3 Absentees: 1

1ST 753 - Hyerdunscar Hot Gossip (Mrs J Lindley). Just 6 months and what a cracker this fawn bitch already is! Excellent shape and substance. Her head is square, already showing good development of chin and enough wrinkle. Lovely flow of neck into shoulder with strongly boned limbs and good width of chest. Good spring of rib for age with firm topline and short loin. Moderately angled rear with width over her pelvis and firm hocks. Shows excellent coordination and firmness from all angles on the move. Liked her a lot, BPIB.

2ND 751 - Xl Bulletproof I Am Titanium from Woodbulls Future (Imp Bel) (Miss T J & Ms I Green & Leys). A very honest fawn, typical square head and wide enough chin. Not the fill in front or straight limbs of 1. Well bodied up for age, strongly made rear quarters. Very sound and easy on the move.

441. Bullmastiff - Special Yearling

Entries: 3 Absentees: 1

1ST 755 - Optimus Juliette (Mr P J & Mrs D Myers). A very strong fawn bitch of excellent type and quality. Her head is large, square with a wide chin, dark eyes and correct masking. Excellent neck and forehand with strong bone and good fill of chest. Liked her capacious ribcage with strong topline and well developed underline. Correctly angled rear with excellent muscling across her quarters. An excellent mover from all angles combined with a bit of style. Liked her a lot!

2ND 756 - Song Sudaa (Ms G Turner). Fawn bitch, typical head and expression. Balanced angulation both fore/aft with a level topline. Very good bone and substance. A sound mover all round.

442. Bullmastiff - Limit

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST 1059 - Marchmanor Back in The Game (Mrs D Grant). A very large, substantial dog with plenty of bone. Large, square head with decent masking and dark eyes. Good fill of chest with decent feet. Mature through his body with wide thighs and firm hocks. Goes with a fluid action all round.

443. Bullmastiff - Open

Entries: 3 Absentees: 1

1ST 752 - Hyerdunscar All About Keith Through Optimus (Mrs J Lindley). Top size male, very upstanding and has great ring presence. Really liked his well-sized, square head with excellent masking, ample wrinkling, wide chin and clean lips. Excellent reach of neck into a well angulated forehand, gun barrel straight limbs and the best of feet. Liked his spring of rib, firm topline and well developed hindquarters. Deceptively light on his feet on the move, covering the ground with ease and precision while maintaining his shape, BOB, G1 & BIS.

2ND 750 - Emsuart Rocketman JW (Miss E Beal). Another strapping dog with excellent bone and appeals greatly for type. Loved his head shape and proportions with neat ears, dark eyes and cleanly defined chin. Very good reach of neck into well laid shoulders. Possesses depth through his brisket with a firm topline. Well angulated hindquarters with plenty of width over the pelvis. Impressive side gait but not as coordinated coming towards today. Put down in first class condition, RBOB.

179. Dalmatian - Puppy

Entries: 0 Absentees: 0

180. Dalmatian - Special Yearling

Entries: 5 Absentees: 0

1ST 380 - Kelevra Beam Me Up Biscotti (Ms C A & Mr S A Pearson). This black dog appealed to me for his balance and breed type. Head is correctly shaped in profile with a flat skull, slight stop and strong muzzle with tight fitting lips. Dark eyes of correct shape with a keen, intelligent expression. Long neck with slight arch but would prefer him a little cleaner in throat. Excellent forehand, topline and underline. Liked his powerfully made rear quarters and well set tail. Goes with a rhythmic action from the side while maintaining his shape, BOB.

2ND 386 - Tockica First Love for Spotamour Bih Jch (A Smith). This black bitch is as feminine as my winner is masculine. Really appealed for her obvious elegance and clean shape. Beautiful head with correct proportions, tight lips and dark sparkling eyes. Reachy neck into a well made forehand, nicely toned body with strong topline and underline. Rounded over her quarters with well bent stifles and wide thighs. Displays such a powerful and free action from all angles, just tended to lose her shape on the go round when moved too fast.

3RD 382 - Portunes St Jimmy at Exayeex (Mrs C & Mr A Richardson)

181. Dalmatian - Limit

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1ST 389 - Bellehoud Tipple at Portunes JW (Mr M S, Mrs E J & Miss H Vockings). Attractive liver bitch who displayed good overall balance and breed-typical shape in profile. Prettiest of heads with correct pigment to compliment coat colour. Balanced angulation both fore/aft. Goes on a balanced stride on the move and is so sound going/coming.

2ND 387 - Perdita’s Aurelia (Mrs R & Mr S Stubbins). Liked this black bitch for her overall shape and substance without lumber. Pretty head and eye, using her ears well. Good neck into shoulder with very good spring of rib and level topline. Well angulated in the rear with excellent muscling through her thighs. A very coordinated and rhythmic mover but just needs confidence.

182. Dalmatian - Open

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST 381 - Swiss Ch Kelevra Dill or No Dill JW (Ms C A & Mr S A Pearson). This black dog is such a showman, very much on his toes. Clean head with flat skull and dark, sparkling eyes. Decent neck into a moderately angled forehand, mature and well-toned through his body with symmetrical hindquarters. Goes with panache on the move, RBOB.

311. Irish Wolfhound - Puppy

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST 569 - Austonley Nutrimental (Mrs I Bonwick). A very rangy young hound with impressive bone and a curvaceous shape. Long in head with enough width through his skull for age. Long neck into moderately angled forehand, needs to develop width right through his quarters. Deep in brisket with a well developed underline. Plenty of rear angulation. Needs to firm up going/coming but covers the ground from the side. Coat is of decent texture, BPIB.

312. Irish Wolfhound - Special Yearling

Entries: 2 Absentees: 1

1ST 570 - Rixymanor Major (Mrs L M Mcnulty). A very shapely hound but would prefer him a touch longer in body for overall balance. Excellent head and eye showing strength through his skull and muzzle with strong jaws. Very good bone and feet. Excellent length of leg, deep brisket and firm underline. Enough rear angulation with width over his pelvis. Still needs to firm up on the move but goes with a typical side gait.

313. Irish Wolfhound - Limit

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST 571 - Wyldwensley Kes JW (Mrs L M Mcnulty). Strong and impressive hound on first appearance. Masculine head with a long muzzle, would prefer his ears to be a shade smaller and more folded. Reachy neck into a good forehand, well boned limbs and correct feet. Excellent depth of brisket and tuck up. Liked his rear assembly. Very sound on the move with breed-typical carriage.

314. Irish Wolfhound - Open

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST 571 - Wyldwensley Kes JW (Mrs L M Mcnulty)

54. Italian Spinone - Puppy

Entries: 3 Absentees: 1

1ST 124 - Star at Station (Mrs K J & Mr G Bovio). Orange bitch who pleases for type and proportions. Loved her head shape in profile with correct proportions and divergence. Balanced angulation both fore/aft, excellent breed-typical topline and underline. Would just prefer a slightly better tail set. Thick skin and correct coat texture. Really good mover from all angles, maintaining her outline, BPIB.

2ND 129 - Piacente Giovanotto (Mrs M Partridge). Liked his overall shape very much but just not as together as 1. Head is age appropriate with correct proportions and big spongy nose. Very balanced angulation fore/aft and typical body for age. Moves well from all angles. Possesses thick skin and correct coat texture.

55. Italian Spinone - Special Yearling

Entries: 4 Absentees: 1

1ST 122 - Ilsolo Chewbacca (Mrs K J & Mr G Bovio). Brown bitch, she was a clear winner today for type and balance. Ultra-feminine head showing good divergence and the most ‘human’ expression. Loved her square body proportions with strong bone and big feet. Well angulated both fore/aft. On the move she is impossible to ignore, showing the breed-typical pounding action with a ‘tick tock’ tail. Presented in hard condition with thick skin and correct coat, BOB.

2ND 128 - Make A Splash (Mrs T Mann). Substantial orange dog who is definitely square in proportions. Masculine head with correct eye shape and big nose. Balanced angulation fore/aft but a little flat in topline for me. Impressive bone and feet. Sound and steady on the move from all angles, well handled & presented.

3RD 130 - Javal I Am Groot (Mrs P & Mr A Serjeant)

56. Italian Spinone - Limit

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST 125 - Osulf Chocolate Biscuit (Mrs A L Hodgson). Brown bitch, a good one for type with a breed-specific side gait. Like her overall balance of angles and proportions. Feminine head showing divergence with correct eye shape and colour. In excellent coat with thick skin. Not quite as precise on the move going/coming.

57. Italian Spinone - Open

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1ST 123 - Ilsolo River Island JW (Mrs K J & Mr G Bovio). Loved this orange bitch for type and shape. Her head is of great appeal, showing correct proportions with leanness and divergent planes. Stands on well-boned limbs with big feet. Excellent spring of rib with a breed-typical topline and underline. Correct angulation fore/aft. Such an impressive mover all round, just preferred the coat texture of the Junior, RBOB.

2ND 131 - Osulf Pecan Pie (Ms G Turner). This brown bitch really belies her veteran years, especially in the fluidity of her action on the move. Prettiest of heads, balanced angulation fore/aft with super maturity through her middle. Coat a little on the soft side today.

232. Jack Russell Terrier - Puppy

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1ST 496 - Tiltser Take It to The Limit (Mr D I & Mrs J A Thornley & Smith). Liked this male for his leg length and clean outline. Typical head with well developed cheeks and well defined stop. Clean neck that flows into well made shoulders and upper arm. Spannable body with level topline and correctly set tail. Symmetrical rear angulation with firm hocks. Free and easy on the move maintaining his outline. Coat is of OK texture for age, BPIB.

2ND 488 - Jaeva Cotton Trader TAF (Ms R & Mr M Copping & Phillips). Loved this bitch’s head and expression, showing width between the ears with dark eyes, black pigment and strong jaws. Excellent neck and shoulder but would prefer a shade more upper arm. Not quite the leg length of 1. Spannable ribbing with correct depth of brisket. Strongly made hindquarters. Excellent tail set and coat texture. Moved soundly once settled.

233. Jack Russell Terrier - Special Yearling

Entries: 2 Absentees: 1

1ST 491 - Twinan Ignite The Flame over Anacapa (Mrs H Merry). A good one for type and size. Liked her body proportions very much. Well balanced, feminine head with dark eyes and strong jaws. Balanced angulation both fore/aft with a level topline. Correctly set and carried tail. Goes with panache on the move and is sound from all angles. Coat is of excellent texture, RBOB.

234. Jack Russell Terrier - Limit

Entries: 3 Absentees: 1

1ST 493 - Dancing in The Dark at Robythorn (Mr D I & Mrs J A Thornley & Smith). A bigger male but balanced. Strong head with correctly set ears, dark eyes and strong jaw. Good neck and moderately angled forehand. Mature through his body with a level topline and corresponding rear angles. Goes on a balanced stride and is sound going/coming.

2ND 487 - Jaeva Moon Pilot for Rutaaro (Ms R Copping). Preferred this one for size but not as clean in front standing and moving compared to 1. Typical head shape and proportions with dark eyes and keen expression. Good body proportions and balanced angulation. Moves well in profile.

235. Jack Russell Terrier - Open

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1ST 489 - Twinan High Regard (Miss T J Irving). A real showman who appealed for his type and overall balance of proportions. Excellent head and eye with a keen expression and strong jaw. Clean neck that flows seamlessly into an excellent forehand with straight limbs. Spannable ribbing with a level topline and well angulated hindquarters. Correctly set and carried tail. Carries himself with pride on the go round displaying plenty of drive while being completely sound going/coming. Presented in excellent order, BOB.

2ND 494 - Fast Love with Locheil ShCEx (Mr D I & Mrs J A Thornley & Smith). A heavier style of dog compared to 1 with a pleasing outline in profile. Correctly proportioned head with almond shaped, dark eyes. Balanced angulation fore/aft with a strong topline. Sound mover from all angles with typical carriage.

An impressive entry for this breed today, thank you!

25. Retriever (Golden) - Puppy

Entries: 8 Absentees: 2

1ST 68 - Haydengold Backchat (Mr J H & Miss M J Knight & Cooke). Blonde dog, greatly impressed me for his body shape and strength in bone. Very pleasing head shape in profile with dark eyes and pigment but needs to develop a little more through his skull. Strong neck into a well laid shoulder and fair return of upper arm. Excellent length of leg with strong bone. Good depth of brisket for age with excellent topline and tail set. Strongly made hindquarters with firm hocks. Very precise and easy on the move for such a young dog, BOB & BPIB.

2ND 75 - Goldmarker Alderbaran (Mr T B & Mrs L G Smith). This mid gold male displays such lovely breed type. Ultra-typical head with a soft expression. Good length of neck with a textbook forehand. Enough leg length. Plenty of body but just needs to firm up in his middle with age. Excellent rear assembly showing width over the pelvis, well bent stifles and firm hocks. Goes with style on the move with a lashing tail action. Most promising!

3RD 77 - Goldmarker Luminora (Mr T B & Mrs L G Smith)

26. Retriever (Golden) - Special Yearling

Entries: 5 Absentees: 2

1ST 68 - Haydengold Backchat (Mr J H & Miss M J Knight & Cooke)

2ND 62 - Brazenbeacon Artemis (Dr L K Buckles). This mid-gold bitch excels in breed type and shape. Prettiest of heads while retaining her strength through skull and muzzle. Liked her balance of angulation both fore/aft with a strong topline. Just preferred the tail set of 1. Very sound on the move, displaying such a fluid action when viewed from the side.

3RD 71 - Jomiagan Storm Warning (Mr J A & Mrs J A & Mr M A Price)

27. Retriever (Golden) - Post Graduate

Entries: 6 Absentees: 1

1ST 62 - Brazenbeacon Artemis (Dr L K Buckles)

2ND 70 - Jomiagan Festival Fantasy (Mr J A & Mrs J A & Mr M A Price). This mid-gold bitch presented a very pleasing shape when viewed from the side. Prettiest of heads with dark eyes. Well angulated both fore/aft with an excellent topline and tail set. Sound, easy mover from all angles. Just preferred the strength in bone of 1.

28. Retriever (Golden) - Limit

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1ST 72 - Jasrolyn Doe Ray Me among Wylloh JW (Mrs S F Riley). Really liked this pale bitch for her proportionate bone and substance. Very middle-sized and with balanced angulation fore/aft. Prettiest of heads with good shape to skull, dark eyes and correct pigment. Super topline and tail set. Goes with precision and style. Put down in excellent coat and condition.

2ND 78 - Bermary Sweet Child of Mine (Mrs G Staniland). Blonde bitch who is very raw in body and coat compared to 1. Very pleasing overall make and shape. Classic head with work around her dark eyes which create a melting expression. Liked her topline and rear angulation with firm hocks standing and moving. Very sound on the move with excellent muscletone.

29. Retriever (Golden) - Open

Entries: 4 Absentees: 2

1ST 81 - Lamancha Trust Your Heart with Gloi JW (Ms E J & Dr L Walker & Roberts). Rich gold bitch who I’ve judged before. Prettiest of heads, dark eyes and correct pigment. Nice flow of neck into shoulder with well boned limbs and neat feet. Mature through the body with a level topline. Balanced rear angulation, wide thighs and firm hocks. Good mover from all angles, maintaining her shape and using her tail, RBOB.

2ND 61 - Rocamoka Wind Dreamer at Alihelnix (Mr G & Mrs J F Booth) Another I’ve judged before and hard to believe she’s now a veteran! Really like this pale bitch for her overall type and shape, from a slightly longer mould than 1. Loved her well proportioned head with darkest or eyes and pigment. Her reach of neck flows into a very good forehand. Super level topline and correct tail set. Balanced rear angulation, breadth over her hips and short hocks. A good mover all round with precise front and hind action and uses her hocks well in profile but was presented slightly heavier today.

Such depth of quality in this breed entry today!

100. Retriever (Labrador) - Puppy

Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

1ST 235 - Foxrush Hope So (Mrs J Charlton). Loved this yellow bitch for her obvious balance and breed type in abundance. Beautiful head and eye with some width to her back skull. Strong neck that flows into an excellent shoulder, stands on well-boned limbs and neat feet. Excellent body for her age with a strong topline and thick tail. Corresponding rear angles, in decent coat. Shows balance, strength and style on the move. Loved her, BPIB.

2ND 239 - Rochevale Moana (Mrs C & Mr D Clayton). Another really good yellow bitch, very similar remarks to 1 but just preferred the development of 1’s head at this stage. Super for type and body shape. Liked her balanced angulation, good topline and spring of rib. Another with a thick tail which she uses to advantage. Very precise and coordinated on the move for one so young.

3RD 250 - Flyenpygs in Blankets (Mrs L Holden)

101. Retriever (Labrador) - Junior

Entries: 5 Absentees: 3

1ST 237 - Rocheby Acacia (Mrs C & Mr D Clayton). My notes read “an absolute cracker in all departments”! This yellow bitch ticked all the boxes for me today combining type and substance without compromising athleticism. Prettiest of heads with a kind eye of correct colour. Strong neck leading into a well made forehand with straight limbs and neat feet. Excellent spring of rib with a level topline and well-wrapped tail. The best hind assembly of the entry with wide thighs and well bent stifles. On the move, she is undeniable. Demonstrating such a fluid action from the side combined with precision going/coming. In grand coat and condition, BOB.

2ND 250 - Flyenpygs in Blankets (Mrs L Holden). A black male who displays such a good overall make and shape. Excellent head showing strength without coarseness and correct eye colour. Balanced angulation both fore/aft with plenty of body. Very sound and steady mover, just preferred the tail of 1.

102. Retriever (Labrador) - Yearling

Entries: 2 Absentees: 1

1ST 238 - Rochevale Harmony (Mrs C & Mr D Clayton). Another yellow bitch of very pleasing overall breed type. Liked her feminine head with strength in her muzzle, dark eyes and correct pigment. Strong neck leading into good shoulders. Plenty of body with a decent topline and thick tail. Strong hindquarters with wide thighs and firm hocks. Moves well from all angles, would just prefer her tail carried a little lower.

103. Retriever (Labrador) - Post Graduate

Entries: 5 Absentees: 2

1ST 245 - Lonicerium Black Pearl (Mr D A W & Mrs T J Falshaw). This black bitch was handled so expertly by her young handler. Presents a typical shape although being slightly longer cast. Pretty head and eye with correctly set and sized ears. Loved her angulation both fore/aft with a strong topline, well sprung ribs and firm underline. Coat is blowing but of excellent texture. Covers the ground well on the move and is true going/coming.

2ND 250 - Flyenpygs in Blankets (Mrs L Holden)

3RD 253 - Helian Blue Horizon (Ms Potter)

104. Retriever (Labrador) - Limit

Entries: 3 Absentees: 1

1ST 246 - Lonicerium Jack Sparra (Mr D A W & Mrs T J Falshaw). This yellow dog is litter brother to my Post Graduate winner. Appeals greatly for type and substance. Classic head and expression with no hint of coarseness. Decent layback of shoulder but would prefer a shade more angle to his upper arm. Straight limbs and neat feet. Excellent spring of rib and strong topline with well angulated hindquarters. Coat is of excellent texture. Sound going/coming, using his tail at all times on the move.

2ND 242 - Beskerby Singsong (Mr & Mrs R I & Miss M Dawson). Like this yellow for her strength in bone and well angulated quarters. Typical head and expression. Presented a little heavier than I would like. In excellent coat with a thick, well-wrapped tail. Moved soundly.

105. Retriever (Labrador) - Open

Entries: 7 Absentees: 3

1ST 244 - Wynfaul Carbon Copy at Beskerby JW (Mr & Mrs R I & Miss M Dawson). Classic shape to this black bitch. Correct head shape in profile with dark eyes but would not want her any stronger for a bitch. Excellent neck and shoulder with strongly boned limbs and neat feet. Excellent spring of rib, plenty of leg. Level topline with a correctly set tail. Strong rear with wide thighs and firm hocks. Uses herself well on the move, presented in good order.

2ND 236 - Sh Ch Rochevale Once Upon A Time (Mrs C Clayton). A most worthy titleholder who worked well with her young handler. Excellent for type, substance and balance. Loved her head and expression with dark eyes and correct pigment. Excellent flow of neck into shoulders with a level topline, well sprung ribs and firm underline. Excellent rear angulation with firm hocks and wide of her pelvis. Very fluid, easy mover who carries herself well.

3RD 255 - Flyenpyg Jurgen Chopp JW (C M Smith)

335. Rhodesian Ridgeback - Puppy

Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1ST 608 - Africaner Zavanna Breeze (Mr J & Mrs C & Miss E Mackfall & Mackfall & Mcintosh). Liked the clean shape of this bitch. Head is feminine with correct eye shape and colour, just needs to develop a bit more strength through her muzzle with age. Clean neck into a decent forehand. Well-boned limbs and the best of feet. Excellent spring of rib for age with a level topline. Symmetrical rear with firm hocks and wide thighs. Needs to firm up slightly coming towards but shows precision and freedom going and in profile, BPIB.

2ND 611 - Bikquest Envy Blazingstar (Mrs N Nevison). Preferred her expression to 1 but didn’t quite have the same angulation. A very honest youngster who is moderately angled fore/aft. Really liked her bone and feet. Carries herself well on the move from all angles and is very sound for one so young. In excellent coat and condition.

3RD 612 - Bikquest Sunshine Ember (Mrs N Nevison)

336. Rhodesian Ridgeback - Special Yearling

Entries: 3 Absentees: 1

1ST 605 - Gunthwaites Red Hot Rose (Mrs J M & Mr D H Bates). Impressed me greatly for type and symmetry. Super head showing ample wrinkle, flat skull and power through her muzzle without losing her femininity. Long neck that flows into an excellent shoulder and long upper arm. Well-boned, straight limbs with tight feet. Excellent breath through her body and quarters with a defined underline. To be critical, her croup is a shade steep but she has excellent angulation and firm hocks. Goes with real panache on the move, put down in first class order. Must go all the way with a bit to spare, BOB.

2ND 606 - Stasimelsie Ashwagandha (Mrs K J Hancock). Liked her very much for size and good bone. Pretty head and eye, using her ears well. Reachy neck into decent forehand. Well bodied up with symmetrical hind assembly. Sound mover from all angles, preferred the overall outline for 1.

337. Rhodesian Ridgeback - Limit

Entries: 3 Absentees: 2

1ST 607 - Stasimelsie Mace (Mrs K J Hancock). Very middle sized bitch presented in hard condition. Prettiest of heads with correct ear set and eye shape, strong through her muzzle with correct pigment. Balanced angulation both fore/aft with plenty of leg. Firm topline and underline. Carries herself well on the move.

338. Rhodesian Ridgeback - Open

Entries: 4 Absentees: 3

1ST 603 - Ch Delianza What’s Your Motive JW (Mrs K L Barker). A most upstanding and impressive male of excellent breed type and quality. Clean, masculine head with a flat skull, ample wrinkling and strong muzzle. Very good shape to his neck which flows into an excellent forehand. He possesses strong bone with excellent feet. Level topline, well developed underline and symmetrical rear angulation. On the move he displays correct footfall with balanced reach and drive. Both he and my Yearling winner gave me a real headache for all the right reasons! Just preferred the panache of the Yearling winner on the final go round. A very worthy title holder, BOB.

664. Bert Lupson Memorial A.V. Veteran Stakes

Entries: 32 Absentees: 0

1ST 773 - Ch/can/am Ch Rarjo Quicksilver (Mr B C & Ms L G & Miss M Williams & Newton & Slack). PWD dog, liked his body shape and proportionate bone. Grand head with correct shape to skull and eye. Excellent flow of neck into shoulder with straight limbs. Well sprung ribs, level topline and balanced rear angulation with firm hocks. Captivating on the move showing such excellent reach & drive with a bit style. A cracking dog!

2ND 151 - Sh Ch Keigame Murphlette at Benrae VW (Mrs J Malin). GSP bitch, a cracking example of her breed. Displaying such a breed-typical outline. Loved her head shape in profile with a slight rise over the muzzle and big open nostrils. Strong neck into excellent shoulder and upper arm. Well sprung ribs with room behind the elbows. Excellent topline and hind assembly. Makes the ring her own on the move showing such flawless extension and carriage.

3RD 690 - Samjoe’s The One and Only (Mrs S & Miss L Perfitt)

666. Maureen Spencer Memorial Members A.V. Open Stakes

Entries: 24 Absentees: 0

1ST 803 - Allmark One of These Days (Mr G & Mrs A Hutchcroft). Australian Shepherd dog, liked his breed-typical outline being slightly longer than tall. Correctly proportioned, clean cut head with dark expressive eyes. Excellent angulation fore/aft with a level topline and great maturity through his body. On the move he is lithe with a moderate length of stride and absolutely sound. Presented in great order, liked him a lot!

2ND 86 - Castledogley Firenze JW (Mr D J & Ms E M Hardcastle & Bradley). Hungarian Vizsla bitch, absolutely middle-sized and medium boned without exaggeration. Such a pretty head with an air of nobility and desired leanness. Reachy neck into well made forehand, clean topline and strongly made hindquarters with excellent muscling. Goes with such style on the move and her coat has the characteristic greasy feel.

3RD 416 - Ryuukita Burning Talisman at Kasaishiro (IKC) (Miss Z R Davis)

668. A.V. Champion Stakes - A.V. Champion Stakes

Entries: 21 Absentees: 0

1ST 603 - Ch Delianza What’s Your Motive JW (Mrs K L Barker). Rhodesian Ridgeback dog, see breed class for full write up. He appeared to have gone up a gear in this class compared to earlier in the day and made it impossible for me to deny him the class.

2ND 240 - Sh Ch Rochevale Sapphire (Mrs C & Mr D Clayton). Labrador Retriever bitch, I was amazed to find this bitch holds her title at the tender age of 21 months in such a numerically competitive breed! I thought she was captivating from nose to tail possessing the desired substance, balance and style that makes a ‘great’ one. Typical head shape in profile being clean with breadth to her skull, dark eyes and a kind expression. Super bone and feet. Well laid shoulders with excellent return of upper arm. Well sprung ribs with a firm topline and underline. Powerful hindquarters with wide thighs, well bent stifles and firm hocks. All wrapped in an excellent coat with a thick otter tail to finish the picture. Absolutely true on the move, covering the ground with minimal effort. Presented in top condition with the right amount of weight.

3RD 353 - Ch Kelankin Ghost Ryder with Charjilliam ShCEx (Mrs S & Miss K Crook & Kindness)

Judge: James Newton (Patamoke)