Newark & District Canine Society

NEWARK & DISTRICT CANINE SOCIETY – OPEN SHOW – SUNDAY 23RD FEBRUARY 2025.

I was a last-minute replacement judge for Mrs Sue Cole, to whom I send best wishes for a speedy recovery. Heartfelt thanks to the officers and committee for inviting me to judge at as the replacement and providing me with such a helpful and pleasant steward on the day. The show has a lovely atmosphere and is clearly well supported by the exhibitors. It was a real privilege for me, and I would like to thank all exhibitors for their good grace on the day.

Basset Fauve De Bretagne

Puppy: (0:0)

Junior: (0:0)

Post Graduate (0:0)

Open (1:0)

1. Stevenson-Bramley, Revenite Mrs Bridges. Nice well-made Fauve of pleasing size and overall breed type. Nice rough coat. Typical head, and nice dark eye. Front had slight crook which is acceptable in the breed. Well, presented, nice topline and strong loin and moved well in profile. BOB.

Basset Griffon Vendeen (Petit)

Puppy: (0:0)

Junior: (1:1)

Post Graduate: (2:1)

1. Watson & Kenna. Cynetkoy Winter Romance, nice head, slight dome to skull, ears set low. Good length of neck, nicely placed shoulders, narrow chest, and I would prefer a stronger pastern. Correct bend of stifle and defined second thigh. Rough coat as required. Moved well in profile. Well-presented but just a little long in body.

Open: (2:0)

1. Bartley’s, Erylan Poseidon De La Mer JW, very smart male and so well balanced for his breed. He caught my eye as soon as he entered the ring. Lovely head, which was carried proudly, nice dark eye, narrow and fine ears which are low set as required. Good front. Level topline. Correctly rounded moderate rib. Strong hindquarters. Free movement gait and carried himself well and looked alert. BOB and happy to award him Hound Group 4. I wish him well with his show career.

2. Bartley’s, Erylan Zeus Roi Des Dieux ShCEx, Attractive head on this male, nice dark eye, and fine, supple ears. Good length of neck which flows into a well-made front. He is strong in topline, and moderate ribs. Harsh coat and in great condition, and he moved well in profile. For me he was a bit up to size and I preferred the hindquarters on the class winner. ResBOB.

Saluki

Puppy: (0:0)

Junior: (1:0)

1. Hudson’s, Mala’s Amal Johari Dayim Glenoak (IMP DEU). Very striking male, who was enjoying his day out. Lovely balanced head, strong underjaw. Dark eye, nice long and mobile ears which are not too low set. Long, strong neck, well laid back shoulders and long upper arm. Strong pasterns and well arched toes. Brisket long and deep, and good cut up and desired slight arch over the loin. He was excitable on the move, and it was a challenge to assess his movement, which was unfortunate as there is much to like about this handsome male. Once he matures and settles, I am sure he will go on to have a wonderful show career.

Post Graduate (2:0)

1. Hamilton, Hamilton, Garrett & Oakey’s Caryna Oberon. Black and cream boy, whom I liked very much. Lovely outline. Masculine head with good ear set, and dark eye. Good length of neck, well laid-back shoulders. His feet are well arched. Deep chest and forelegs straight. Neat moving away and back. Res BOB.

2. Hudson’s, Mala’s Amal Johari Dayim Glenoak (IMP DEU). The same applied to this male in this class as already mentioned. A bright future once he settles.

Open Dog or Bitch: (1:0)

1. Ward’s, Caryna Manantena at Backtor. Mature well balanced male, who has a lovely outline and looks dignified as the breed requires. Lovely head and eye, with a pleasing expression, ears well set, deep chest and cut up, short loin, balanced angulation throughout, typical slight muscular arch over loin. Hindquarters with moderate turn of stifle and low hocks. Well, presented and has a lovely silky coat with featherings. Won on profile movement which was flowing and effortless. BOB.

A.V. Hound Veteran

Veteran: (11:4)

What a fabulous class of veterans, I was genuinely spoilt for choice.

1. Henshall’s, Ir CH Sanbona African Soul Daaci At Suhuba (IMP DEU) Ir VCH - RR. A breed I often admire from afar, really liked the overall balance of this female, who was looking great for her age. She has the required symmetrical outline and was clearly capable of great endurance by her movement in profile. Nice head and expression, with the required round eye, and dark pigmentation. High set ears and strong jawline. Nice neck, which was long and strong, nice layback of shoulder, level topline and clearly defined ridge. Neat feet and glorious short and dense coat. Very well presented.

2. Taylor’s, CH Abbotsoak Carousel JW – Ibizan. Elegant female, who was tall, narrow and finely built as the breed requires. Good head, with almond shaped eye and large mobile ears. Long lean neck, with a slight arch, level back with slight slop after the pin bones. Long ribcage, short coupled. Well arched toes. Moved well in profile.

A.V. Imported Breed Register Hound

Junior: (2:1)

1. Hunt, Hunt, Barber & Barber’s, Chestnut Bleu Hippolyte (IMP SWE) - (Basset Bleu De Gascogne). Nice head with the wedge shape, long muzzle correct for the breed, eyes dark brown, long neck, shoulders muscled , and forelegs slightly crooked as is acceptable. Deep chest, level back, short loin and slight arch. Moved okay.

Open (1:0)

1. Stevenson-Bramley’s, Caelestibleu Fever - (Basset Bleu De Gascogne). Lovely wedge shaped head, with the required gentle expression, ears set, and dark brown eye. Long neck slightly arched, nice front and slight crook. Muscular shoulder which was not too heavy as required. Deep chest, good topline & tail set, in lovely coat & condition. She won on profile movement. Well, presented. Best A.V. Imported Breed Register Hound.

A.V.N.S.C. Hound

Puppy: (4:3)

1. West’s, Delsaux Twenty Carat Golden For Kendalldax. Dachshund (long-Haired). What a beautiful example of the breed and so composed for one so young at 6 months. Moderately long in proportion to height, with no exaggeration, nice head, with equal proportions, and ridges over eyes prominent. Dark eye, which is almond shaped. High set eras. Good length of neck, and nice shoulder and robust ribcage, and strong bone. Holds a nice outline when stood and on the move. Hindquarters broad and strong. Lovely full front feet, with toes close together. Lovely free flowing movement. This is a very promising puppy! Res Best AVNSC.

Junior: (2:2)

Post Graduate (4:4)

Open (7:2)

1. Kent’s, Barratini Du Beke At Lokmadi. Dachshund (Min Wire Haired) very smart young male, who is moderately long in proportion to height, with no exaggeration. Pleasing head and good length of neck, he is a lovely size and type. His coat was short and harsh. Moved well in profile and back and forth. Best AVNSC.

2. Bailey and Yates’s, Wilmit Mirabelle For Boneveon. Basset Griffon Vendeen (Grand). She is a lovely well-balanced hound with correct breed type. Nice head and black pigmentation. Nie neck of good length, level topline, prominent forechest and muscular loin. Good firm feet and moved with real purpose in profile.

Hound Group: I was defiantly spoilt for choice in the group and shortlisted six.

Best Hound

1. Barker’s, Delianza What’s Your Motive JW. Rhodesian Ridgeback.

What an impressive hound, he caught my eye instantly for his overall balance and breed type. Handsome, strong, muscular and a very active example of the breed. He did not disappoint standing or on the move. Strong masculine head, high set ears of medium size, and strong jaw. Good length of neck flowing into well laid shoulder. Excellent front, level top line with strong hind quarters. Compact feet and short dense coat. He moved with such a free and active gait Well handled. Such a promising male and I am sure he will have a very successful show career. Finished Res Best in Show, congratulations!

Reserves Best Hound

2. Webb & Sheppard’s, Killoughery Mission Two For Inkleyboys JW. Irish Wolfhound. Such a lovely example of the breed in confirmation and temperament. His overall breed type greatly appealed to me and as soon as I saw him move. I liked his head and skull not too broad, good pigmentation on eyes and lips. Good length of neck and strong and muscular. Good outline from head into topline, deep chest, and strong rear quarters. His feet were large and round with toes well arched. Coat harsh. Such a please to watch move in profile with his easy stride.

Group 3

3. Peterson’s, Troopersway Gladiator JW ShCM. Beagle. Hard to believe this male born in 2015, he moved so well and is very sound. Such a lovely on a masculine but balanced head. Dark eye. Low set ears, which are long with rounded tips as required. Strong jaw. Nice length of neck, shoulders well laid back, and level topline. Muscular hindquarters with nice firm feet. Smart on the move.

Group 4

4. Bartley’s, Erylan Poseidon De La Mer JW. I was lucky to have judged the breed earlier in the day and award this smart male BOB. Another in the group that is so well balanced for his breed. He caught my eye as soon as he entered the group ring. As I mentioned in my previous critique he has a lovely head, which was carried proudly, nice dark eye, and such a nice front. Level topline. Correctly rounded moderate rib. Strong hindquarters. Free movement gait and carried himself well and looked alert. I wish him well with his show career.

Best Hound Puppy

1. Hunt’s Bondlea Cherished. Beagle. What a merry hound this young female is. She entered the ring with purpose. She had a lovely outline, and is balanced, sturdy and compact. Nice head and expression with ears that are set on low and are long. Shoulders well laid back, and forelegs straight. Topline level and held on the move. Muscular hind quarters, good bend of stifle and firm hocks. Excellent tight feet. Free gait and she covered the ground well. Very promising youngster.

Reserves Hound Puppy

2. Woodworth’s, Woodrich Precipitus Prudie. Basset Hound. Such a composed puppy for her age, and so smart. Nicely balanced for her age, with good ground clearance, strong legs and feet. Such a lovely head and expression, with domed skull, and not snipy, with correct lozenge shaped eye. Nice ear set. Strong neck developing already and she has nice well laid back shoulders, with long and deep body. Her well angulated rear provides plenty of drive. Very promising puppy and should have a good future.

Puppy Group 3

3. Kent’s, Lokmadi Charles Rex. Dachshund (min Smooth Haired). Another smart puppy who was well put together all through. Appealing head and expression, with sufficient neck, nice shoulders and firm elbows. Topline reasonably level, which is sufficient for this breed. Once on the move he really does use his strong hindquarters. In profile we was such a pleasure to view with his free flowing gait. Should have a promising career.

Puppy Group 4

4. Stanton & Latham’s, Bonaforte’s Golden Voyageur NAF TAF. What a charming young Irish Wolfhound. Considering his young age, he was well balanced and composed. Excellent breed type demonstrating his size and strength. Head and expression lovely, and he has the required long head which was carried high. Long neck, good topline for one so young and long and strong hindquarters. Once this male is mature I am sure he will go on to have a very promising show career.

Judge Paula Steele (Akmar)

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