Hound Club Of East Anglia

Judges’ Critiques Hound Club Of East Anglia 03.05.25.

Judge Mr R.J.Gunn.

My thanks to the officers and committee for inviting me to judge at their show. This is a beautiful outside venue and although the weather was good to start with it did change as the day went by. Thank you too to my steward who kept my ring running smoothly and to the exhibitors for bringing your beautiful hounds for me to judge. 

Deerhound:

Puppy 0 entries.

Junior 1 entry.

1st Rose Miss W.R. Hyndsight Better Believe It. 

Well balanced dog of correct size presented in a good harsh coat. Handsome head of good length with a dark eye and high set ears all carried by his muscular long neck. Well laid back shoulders to his front with ample bone. His body is deep with a graceful arch over his loin. His rear is muscular with stifles well bent and ample length from hip to hock. On the move he was true in his movement, covering the ground with long, easy strides. RBOB.

Post Graduate 3 entries.

1st Girling Miss M.J. Chuilinn Flare. 

Beautiful bitch again presented in good coat and one I’m sure could cope with a day’s hunting. Flat in her skull, broadest between her ears and tapering gradually to her eyes. Good reach of neck leading down to her well-made front with ample bone and straight forelegs. Her body has ample depth and width with a slight arch over her loin and leading to her muscular, well bent stifles that compliment her front perfectly. On the move she covered the ground well with an easy and active stride. 

2nd Stuart & Holt Ms M. & Ms K. Ollandsheart Matilda. 

Another beautiful bitch again presented in fabulous condition throughout. Correct in her head and eye giving a keen expression. Well-made front with shoulders set at correct angles and with her rear, muscular and with her stifles well bent. She again moved effortlessly with long strides around the ring.

3rd Taylor Mrs C.J. Packway Star Of The East.

Limit 3 entries.

1st Stuart & Holt Ms M. & Ms K. Packway Cora Sundrop At Ollandsheart. 

Well-built bitch, tall and strong in her appearance and covered in a good harsh coat. Attractive head with beautiful expression from her dark eyes and high set ears all carried well by her long neck. To her front she has well laid back shoulders, straight forelegs and compact, well knuckled feet. Her body is deep with sufficient width and she has a graceful arch over her loin leading to her long tail. Muscular rear with stifles well bent and ample width between her hips. She moved with good length to her strides around the ring. 

2nd Shannon Mrs E. Packway Downlander At Erewhon. 

Masculine, powerfully built dog well balanced in his outline and again presented in excellent condition. Masculine head of good length with good expression and neat ears. Good bone to his front with his shoulders well laid back and muscular. His rear compliments his front with his stifles well bent and good length from hip to hock. He moved with an easy, long reaching stride around the ring.

3rd Taylor Mrs C.J. Stableview Willow.

Open 2 entries 1 withdrawn.

1st Stuart & Holt Ms M. & Ms K. Ollandsheart Desdemona. 

I loved this elegantly built bitch who was presented in beautiful condition today. Her head is so typical having good length, a flat skull and being broadest at her correctly set ears all carried well by her muscular, long neck. She has well laid back shoulders to her front with ample bone to her straight forelegs and nice compact, well knuckled feet. Her body is deep with sufficient width leading to her well arched loin. To her rear her stifles are both muscular and well bent with good length from her hips to her hocks and with her hips set wide apart. On the move she covered the ground with an easy, active long striding action and she was true coming and going. BOB.

Pharaoh Hound:

Puppy 0 entries.

Special yearling 0 entries.

Post graduate 2 entries.

1st Falzon Mr R. & Mrs P. Doucai’s Principessa Xini. 

Gracefully built bitch well balanced throughout and with clean, cut lines. Blunt, wedge shaped head which is lean and well chiselled. Oval amber eyes giving an intelligent expression and correctly set ears that were very mobile. Long, muscular neck leading down to her well laid back shoulders and her legs straight with good pasterns. Her body has ample depth and width with her elbows well tucked in and her ribs well sprung. Moderate angulation to her rear with muscular, well developed thighs and she stands parallel on her legs. On the move she covered the ground with a free and flowing striding action. BOB.

2nd Hartley & Cannon A. & M. Doucai’s Pixxispad. 

Feminine bitch well balanced in her outline. Good clean head with correct eyes and ears. Well made in her front with good depth of brisket and her ribs well sprung. Muscular rear assembly with moderate angulation which all came together well when she moved effortlessly around the ring.

Open 3 entries 1 absentee.

1st Hartley & Cannon A. & M. Kurriera Sapphire Queen. 

Well-made bitch, balanced in her outline and of medium size. Typical in her head resembling a blunt wedge and with the top of her skull parallel to her foreface. Correct amber oval eyes and those highly mobile ears correctly set she carried her head well on here long, muscular neck. Muscular front with her shoulders well laid and her brisket deep. She has a moderate cut up to her body leading to her muscular rear quarters. On the move she covered the ground effortlessly. RBOB.

2nd Ashby Ms Y. Regina Alessandra. 

Well-made bitch with nice clean lines. Correct in her head proportions with amber, oval eyes giving good expression. Well made in her front with her elbows tucked in and with well sprung ribs to her body. Muscular rear with moderate angulation and she stands parallel on her legs. She moved effortlessly around the ring. 

Bloodhound:

Puppy 0 entries.

Special yearling 0 entries.

Post graduate 1 entry 1 absentee.

Open 2 entries.

1st Miller, Miller, Avery, Howie & Emrys-Jones Mr K. Mrs P. Mr C. Mrs T & Mrs S. Marksbury Regina At Millvery. 

Loved this fabulous bitch who is so full of breed type and was presented in excellent condition. Correct in her head appearing narrow in proportion to her size with good length of foreface. Low set long ears and medium sized dark brown eyes. Long neck leading down to her muscular shoulders that are sloping and with her elbows well set in. Good round bone to her forelegs, strong in her pasterns and with strong, well knuckled feet. Deep in her keel with her ribs well sprung and her back strong. Her rear is muscular and she has strong hocks. On the move she covered the ground effortlessly. BOB.

2nd Howie & Emrys-Jones Mrs T.J. & Mrs S. CH Marksbury Malfoy. 

Masculine dog who stands well over the ground. Correct in his head of good proportions with a moderate amount of wrinkling. Good depth to his front with muscular shoulders and plenty of bone to his legs. Ample depth and width of chest with his ribs well sprung and a strong loin. His rear is muscular and he stands well on his hind legs. On the move he was effortless covering the ground well. RBOB.

Bavarian Mountain Hound:

Puppy 1 entry.

1st Strange Mrs C. & Mr P. Amenediels Frankies Choice At Cazdachs. 

Well balanced young dog of typical proportions and developing well. Masculine head, relatively broad and slightly arched with equal lengths of skull to muzzle. Dark, medium sized eyes giving an alert expression and with moderately high set ears with rounded tips. He carried his head well on his strong neck of moderate length. To his front he has muscular, well laid back shoulders with a balancing return of upper arm and straight, parallel legs with good bone. His body has sufficient depth and width reaching to his elbows with his topline strong, rising slightly to his muscular, short loin. Muscular rear with good bone, stifles well bent and strong hocks. On the move he covered the ground with plenty of reach and drive. BPIB & RBOB.

Special yearling 1 entry.

1st Taylor J. Amenediels Copernicus. 

Beautiful young bitch full of breed type and litter sister to winner of puppy. Correctly proportioned throughout she has a feminine head with her skull slightly arched, alert expression from her medium sized eyes and moderately high set ears of good length. Well laid back shoulders to her front with ample muscle and well boned straight forelegs. Good depth of brisket, reaching her elbows and with her ribs well sprung and extending well back to her muscular loin. Powerful rear with her stifles well bent and muscular. On the move she covered the ground well with plenty of reach and drive. 

Post graduate 1 entry.

1st Taylor J. All Eyes On Me (IKC). 

Immaculately presented bitch of correct size and proportions. Her skull is slightly arched and of good width with a well defined stop and medium sized eyes giving good expression. Well laid back shoulders to her front with good strong bone to her legs and oval feet with toes well arched. Oval ribcage, moderately broad with her ribs extending well back. Broad, muscular thighs to her rear with her stifles well bent and standing parallel on her legs. She moved well with a light and easy action showing plenty of drive from her rear. 

Open 2 entries 1 absentee.

1st Taylor J. Boomer My Paradise. 

Handsome dog again well proportioned throughout. Masculine head with equal length of muzzle to skull with dark eyes giving an alert expression and with moderately high set ears of medium length with rounded tips all carried well by his strong neck of medium length. His front has muscular, well laid back shoulders with his elbows fitting close to his side. He has an oval shaped ribcage of moderate width with his ribs extending well back and with his topline rising slightly to his loin. Well bent muscular stifles to his rear with good strong hocks. On the move he had a light and springy action with plenty of drive from his rear. BOB.

Otterhound:

Puppy 0 entries.

Junior 0 entries.

Post graduate 0 entries.

Limit 0 entries.

Open 1 entry.

1st Lerego & Wheatley Miss M. & Mrs C. Teckelgarth Zsa Zsa. 

Beautiful bitch presented in a dense harsh coat. Feminine head which is clean and appearing deep rather than wide with her skull nicely domed and her muzzle strong. Her eyes are moderately deep set with her ears on a level with the corner of her eyes and the leading edge folding inwards, appearing draped. Good length of neck leading down to her well laid back shoulders with her legs strongly boned and her pasterns strong. Ample depth and width to her oval rib cage with her ribs extending well back to her short loin. Moderate angulation to her muscular rear with good strong hocks. She has large round feet which are well knuckled up and with a web present. On the move she covered the ground well going from a walk into an active, long striding action. BOB.