Okehampton & District Canine Society

Okehampton & District CS Premier Open Show

27th September 2025

Many thanks to Secretary, Caz Turner, and the committee of Okehampton & District Canine Society for their kind invitation to judge at their Premier Open Show this Autumn. Great hospitality, lots of laughs and some lovely dogs awaited me down in the South West. Special thanks to my wonderful steward, Angela O’Connor, who did a sterling job and kept me on track throughout the day.

Hungarian Vizsla

PGD/B (4,1)

1. Scrimgeour’s Arezzo Magyar Tim (Imp Pol). 8 mth old dog who has lots to like. Balanced in outline with arched neck of good length, level back, ribcage of good length and ribbing developing well for age, muscular loin but tail carried a little higher. Very nice head and expression with oval-shaped eyes of good colour, ears of correct set, moderate stop and scissor bite. He has good bone and stands well naturally in front on nice tight feet. Pleasing angles both ends and when gaiting he opens up well on the go around. Reserve BOB and Best Puppy.

2. Parker, Harrison & Harrison’s Glenbrows Scarlet. 6 mth old bitch who shows promise but only a baby so lots of developing to do. Feminine throughout, she presented a pleasing outline with an excellent neck, short firm back, ribcage of good length and tail correct for both set and carriage. Attractive head of pleasing proportions, expressive oval-shaped eyes, moderate stop and correct dentition. Standing straight in front but needs to develop in forechest. When gaiting she is a touch close going away but pleased in front and on the go around. Very well handled.

3. Challis’ Vizslanya Sarkany

OD/B (1,0)

1. Challis’ Vizslanya Vizi JW. 3 yr old bitch of a darker shade. She carries pleasing bone and presented a balanced outline with moderately long neck which is nicely arched, short back with firm topline, well sprung ribs and slight tuck up but on the move tail carriage could be better. Nicely proportioned head with feminine expression; dark oval-shaped eyes, ears of correct set, moderate stop, powerful jaws and good dentition. Pleasing angulation front and rear, standing straight in front and with a well developed forechest. Pretty good action all through. BOB.

Spaniel (Clumber)

PGD/B (2,1)

1. Riley’s Scottsriver Cruzin Dude. Cheerful chap of 2 yrs who was enjoying his time in the ring and was well handled here. Carrying good bone and well muscled, he has a powerful neck of correct length to balance, topline could be firmer to advantage, good depth to chest, correct croup but tail carriage just a tad higher. Attractive head with breadth to skull, well defined stop, expressive eyes, square muzzle and scissor bite. Pleasing angles front and rear and moved out well on the go around, firm when going away and ok coming towards. BOB.

Retriever (Curly Coated)

PGD/B (1,0)

1. Courtier’s Maycourt Cover Shot. 2 yr old liver bitch who pleased for type and size and presented a good outline. Neck of moderate length, firm level back, deep brisket, muscular loin, correct croup and tail pleased for both set and carriage. Feminine headpiece with good proportions and planes, excellent eye, slight stop and correct dentition. Carrying good bone she stands true in front on super feet and pleased in forechest. Moderate length of stride on the go around and very good when coming towards. Coat could be better. Reserve BOB.

OD/B (1,0)

1. Courtier’s Maycourt Take Me To The Top JW. 2 yr old black who turned out to be the litter sister to the previous class winner. This girl very much appealed. She is well off for bone, of excellent type and presented a lovely well-balanced outline. Slightly arched neck of correct length to balance, firm in topline, excellent ribbing, well-muscled loin, correct croup and tail good for set and carriage. Attractive headpiece with approximately equal proportions, parallel planes, expressive oval-shaped eyes, ears of correct set and scissor bite. Straight forelegs, nice tight feet and super forechest. Opens up well when viewed in profile and nice and firm in the rear. Good quality coat. BOB.

Retriever (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling)

PGD/B (3,0)

1. Hughes’ Abacot Into The Unknown JW. Mature 4 yr old dog who pleased for type and carries strong bone. Moderate length of neck, pretty good topline, nice deep chest, ribbing well sprung and ribcage extends well back, muscular loin and tail good for set and carriage. Masculine headpiece with good breadth to skull, moderate stop, expressive eyes and scissor bite. He is well developed in forechest and stands on nice round feet. Pleasing action and carriage on the go around.

2. Ryder’s Shorrocks Game Changer at Finnkova. 11 mth old dog who shows promise and is soundly constructed. He presented a nicely balanced outline with neck of medium length, firm topline, ribbing carried well back and developing as it should, well-muscled loin and tail pleased for set and carriage. Attractive head with excellent eyes, ears set on high, flat cheeks and correct dentition. He stands well naturally and has very good feet and moved freely all through. Very well handled. Best Puppy.

3. Nutland’s Arthundur Dandelion Wishes

OD/B (7,0)

1. Hughes’ Abacot Heart of the Ocean JW. This was a really nice class with several pleasing Tollers. My winner was found in this 14 mth old dog who carries good bone, excels for type and was so good hands on. Super outline with medium length of neck, firm level back, deep in brisket, excellent ribbing, muscular loin, correct croup and tail pleased for both set and carriage. Attractive head and expression with slightly rounded skull of pleasing breadth, moderate stop, good eye and ear, flat cheeks and scissor bite. Shoulders well laid, elbows close to the body and stands on very good feet. Impressive action when viewed in profile and nice and firm in the rear. BOB.

2. Hughes’ Sh Ch Eusanit Gem Stone at Abacot. 8 yr old bitch who is full of quality and I see she is the dam to both class winners too. Feminine all through she was a delight to go over. Excellent neck, good depth to brisket, ribcage extends well back and ribs are well sprung, muscular loin, correct croup and tail pleased for both set and carriage. Quality head with slightly rounded skull, nice dark eyes, ears set on high, moderate stop and clean through the cheeks. As sound as they come, she stands true in front on very good feet and certainly didn’t disappoint when gaiting. Reserve BOB.

3. Ward’s Melanitta Palmata JW

Dachshund (Min. Smooth-Haired)

PD/B (1,0)

1. Small’s Marvale Golden Oriole for Devondax. 8 mth old shaded red bitch. Feminine youngster of good type. Neck of good length which is slightly arched, ribbing carried well back, short loin and tail pleased for both set and carriage. Attractive head of good proportions, super expressive eyes, ears of correct set, slight arch to muzzle and correct dentition. She stands very well in front on good feet and is prominent in forechest. Moving freely fore and aft and has a good length of stride. Best Puppy and Puppy Group 4.

SYD/B (2,0)

1. Small’s Devondax Seeing Stripes. 8 mth old brindle bitch. Pleasing pup who scored in this class for overall type. Clean neck of good length, pretty good in topline, pleasing rib development and tail of correct carriage. First class head and expression; good skull to muzzle proportions, dark almond-shaped eyes of correct placement, ears set on high and scissor bite. Well constructed both front and rear and moves well all through.

2. Campbell’s Royaldach Wispy Gold. 16 mth old chocolate/tan dog. Balanced in outline with excellent length of neck, firm topline and tail of correct set and carriage however would like to see more length to ribcage. Nicely proportioned head with ears set on well, slight arch to muzzle and correct dentition, however winner had the edge in expression for me. Pretty good forechest and moving well on the down and back. Very well handled.

PGD/B (2,1)

1. Somerton’s Rijobeau Pandora Boxx. 14 mth old black/tan bitch. Pleasing girl who presented a nicely balanced outline with slightly arched neck of good length, excellent topline, ribbing carried well back, correct croup and tail of good carriage. Feminine headpiece with good skull to muzzle proportions, dark eyes which are ok for shape, ears set on high, slight arch to muzzle and good dentition. She pleased in forechest and stands on good feet. Moving well coming and going. Reserve BOB.

OD/B (1,0)

1. Small’s Lois Lane Cheky’s Hojanmit (Imp Fca). 4 yr old red bitch who I thought so good for overall type and balance. Long, slightly arched neck, firm level topline, ribbing extends well back, nice short loin and tail pleased for set and carriage. Most attractive head, full of femininity, with the best of eyes, ears set on high and scissor bite. Excellent front assembly with prominent forechest, standing well naturally and has super feet. On the move she went well all through and has a good length of stride. Although I felt she was carrying a little more weight than the ideal I still thought her worthy of BOB today.

Dachshund (Min. Long-Haired)

PGD/B (6,3)

1. Cox’s Dolyharp Grace Kelly at Cheritondax. 12 mth old shaded cream bitch. Quality youngster who appealed for type and presented such a good outline. She has an excellent neck, is firm through the topline, ribbing extends well back, correct for croup and tail pleased for both set and carriage. Super head and expression with approximately equal skull to muzzle lengths, lovely dark almond-shaped eyes, ears set on high and correct dentition. She stands well in front and has an excellent forechest and correct feet. Goes so well when viewed in profile and so good in front but a little closer going away. Good quality coat. Reserve BOB but very close up to the BOB winner.

2. Turton’s Cornwalldax Red Maple at Damoradaxies. 8 mth shaded red dog who was absolutely full of it and certainly enjoying his day out. Pleasing outline with good length of neck, firm in topline, ribbing extends well back but carrying his tail higher than preferred. Nicely proportioned head with expressive almond-shaped eyes, ears set on high and correct dentition. He has a good forechest and stands on correct feet. Looks to move ok all through but needs to settle. Best Puppy.

3. Turton’s Kenzduo Magic Potion at Damoradaxies

OD/B (3,0)

1. Way’s Ralines Ways and Means JW. 2 yr old cream bitch who very much appealed. Totally feminine, she pleased in outline with slightly arched neck of correct length to balance, firm through the topline, excellent ribbing, short loin, correct croup and pretty good tail carriage. Most attractive head of good skull to muzzle proportions, dark almond-shaped eyes which are obliquely set, slight arch to muzzle and scissor bite. I liked her angles both front and rear and she is prominent in forechest. Moves out well on the go around. Good quality coat and presentation. BOB.

2. Cox’s Magnolia Foxtail by Sanmik. 2 yr old shaded cream bitch who wasn’t totally settled on the day. She presented a balanced outline with neck of good length, firm topline, pleasing rib and tail carriage. Head of good proportions, ears set on well, dark eyes which are a little rounder, nice dark pigmentation and scissor bite. She has a pretty good forechest and stands on correct feet. Moving out well when viewed in profile.

3. Turton’s Cornwalldax Midnight Star

Dachshund (Long-Haired)

PGD/B (2,1)

1. Partridge’s Ranglewood Xmas Cracker to Riveroyal. 10 mth old black/tan dog who pleased for type and overall outline. Excellent length of neck which is slightly arched, topline pretty good and tail correct for set and carriage but there’s a touch more length to loin than preferred. Masculine headpiece of good proportions, excellent eye and ear, slight arch to muzzle and correct dentition. Prominent forechest and he stands just right in front on correct feet. Moves pretty well all through. Reserve BOB & Best Puppy.

OD/B (3,2)

1. Partridge’s Pettigans Viva La Vida by Riveroyal. 2 yr old shaded red bitch. Our of coat on the day but she was good to go over and feminine all through. Balanced outline with slightly arched neck of good length, firm level topline, pleasing rib and tail correct for set and carriage. Attractive head with approximately equal skull to muzzle lengths, expressive almond-shaped eyes, ears set on high and scissor bite. Pleasing forechest and layback of shoulder and she has excellent feet. Goes well when viewed in profile, true when going away and ok coming towards. BOB.

Dachshund (Wire-Haired)

PGD/B (3,0)

1. Wills’ Kasalane Pietersite. Two 11 mth old wild boar littermates headed this class with this dog coming out on top. All male, he has a little more length but overall I liked his outline and he was good to go over. Long, slightly arched neck, firm topline, ribbing developing well for age, correct croup and tail pleased for both set and carriage. Masculine head with good skull to muzzle proportions, almond-shaped eyes of good colour, ears set on high and correct dentition. Prominent forechest and when gaiting, he has a good length of stride and is nice and firm in the rear. BOB, Best Puppy and Puppy Group 3.

2. Wills’ Kasalane Apache’s Tear. This girl also has so much to like. Neck of correct length to give balance, level backline, ribcage carried well back and nice short loin but tail carried a little higher. Super headed pup with approximately equal proportions, dark expressive eyes, ears set on high, roman nose and scissor bite. She stands on good feet and like her brother, moves out well when viewed in profile and she is correct coming towards but a tad wider going away. Reserve BOB.

3. Yells’ Vixendax Tornado

OD/B (3,0)

1. Wills’ Kasalane Ostiriato Sea. 4 yr old red dog. Somewhat lacking coat due to being stripped out but still worthy of the class win. He was good to go over and very well constructed. Excellent neck, firm through the topline, ribbing extends well back, nice short loin and tail pleased for both set and carriage. Balanced headpiece with masculine expression, ears set on well, eyes ok, slight arch to muzzle and scissor bite. He has a good forechest and stands on excellent feet. On the move, he is nice and true when coming and going and also pleased on the go around.

2. Effer’s Greyhayne Hector. 7 yr old wild boar dog. This boy has plenty to like, is all male and carries good bone. He has a touch more length but I liked his neck and he is firm in topline. Croup rather flat and as a result his tail is a bit higher when gaiting. Head of good proportions with masculine expression; almond-shaped eyes of good colour and ears set on high. He stands very well in front and has excellent feet. Goes well when viewed in profile and pleased coming towards but not quite rear action of winner. Good coat.

3. Yells’ Vixendax You and Me at Zorionadax

Dachshund (Smooth-Haired)

PGD/B (4,0)

1. Yells’ Luckytails Skye at Zorionadax JW. 17 mth old black/tan bitch. Soundly constructed girl who presented a lovely outline with slightly arched neck of good length, firm topline, correct ribbing which is carried well back, short loin and tail pleased for both set and carriage. Feminine head with good skull to muzzle proportions, expressive almond-shaped eyes, ears set on well, roman nose and scissor bite. Prominent breast bone and stands well in front on good feet. Moving true on the down and back and has a good stride on the go around. Reserve BOB.

2. Ashby’s Rayol Pumpkin Pie at Jaxinorydax. 2 yr old red bitch who pushed the winner all the way. She presented a very nice outline with correct length of neck to balance, firm level back, good length to ribcage, correct croup and tail of pleasing carriage. Well proportioned head with dark almond-shaped eyes, ears set on high, slight arch to muzzle and scissor bite. Excellent forechest and stands so well in front and she has good feet too. Very nice stride when viewed in profile but not quite rear action of winner. Very well handled.

3. Rycroft’s Raajput’s Dancer Divaa with Trisensara

OD/B (4,0)

1. Rycroft’s Chidax Sahara Sand by Trisensara JW. 22 mth old red bitch. Balanced girl who is full of femininity and was so good hands on. Long neck which is slightly arched, firm level back, excellent ribbing, nice short loin, correct croup and tail good for both set and carriage. Most appealing head and expression with good skull, almond-shaped eyes which are obliquely set, ears set on high, muzzle proportionate in length to that of skull and correct dentition. Super forechest and stands well naturally in front on very good feet. Moving well all through and so well handled. Shown in excellent coat and condition. BOB and later took Group 2.

2. Jacksondax Hornet Hurrah at Trisensara JW ShCEx OSW. 3 yr old black/tan dog who I see is the sire of the winner. He presented a nicely balanced outline with good length of neck, firm topline, ribcage extends well back, correct croup and tail pleased for both set and carriage. Well proportioned head with masculine expression; dark almond-shaped eyes, ears set on well, roman nose and scissor bite. Prominent forechest and stands well in front on correct feet. Using himself on the move, he pleased on the go around and when coming towards but not quite rear action of 1.

3. Ashby’s Rayol Dallas Cowboys at Jaxinorydax

Dachshund (Min. Wire-Haired)

PGD/B (3,0)

1. Rose’s Merryline Martha with Rosencrantz JW. 15 mth old wild boar bitch who very much appealed. I thought her so good for type and she presented a lovely outline with neck of good length, firm topline, a touch more length to loin, correct croup and tail pleased for both set and carriage. Most attractive head and expression with good skull to muzzle proportions, almond-shaped eyes which are obliquely placed, ears set on high and correct dentition. Soundly constructed both ends and she stands well in front and has a very good forechest. Moving freely and carries herself well. Good texture to coat. Reserve BOB.

2. Hawkins’ Martinks Storm In A Teacup for Lonaza. 7 yr old wild boar dog. Balanced boy who has an excellent neck, firm topline and pleasing rib. He’s a touch flatter in croup but this does not affect his tail carriage in any way. Well proportioned head with masculine expression; nice dark eyes, ears set on high and correct dentition. He has a pleasing forechest but stands a little untidy in front. Moves well on the go around and uses himself as he goes. Coat texture not that of winner.

3. Warner’s Davydon Arthur for Srenscem

OD/B (3,1)

1. Kilroy’s Rozelle Rosalie at Janacop JW. 2 yr old red bitch who has lots to like and was good to go over. She presented a lovely outline with slightly arched neck of good length, super topline, correct ribbing, short loin, good croup and tail pleased for both set and carriage. Feminine head of good proportions, almond-shaped eyes which are obliquely set, ears set on high, slight arch to muzzle and scissor bite. Pleasing angulation front and rear and she stands well in front and has a prominent forechest. Moves very well when viewed in profile. Good quality coat and presentation. BOB and later took Group 4.

2. Rose’s Barratini Song and Dance with Rosencrantz JW. 2 yr old red bitch who is also nicely balanced with a pleasing neck, excellent topline, correct croup and tail. Head of good proportions, eyes are dark enough, ears set on high, slight arch to muzzle and correct dentition. She has good angles front and rear, stands on correct feet and when gaiting, she has a good length of stride although winner just had the edge on the go around for me. Coat not quite that of winner either.

Beagle

PGD/B (2,1)

1. Daniels’ Michelroy Earl Grey. 6 mth tricolour dog. Compact pup of pleasing type and good bone and with an excellent temperament. Slightly arched neck, topline still to settle, pleasing rib development, short loin, firm croup and stern good for set and carriage. Head of good proportions with masculine expression, ears set on low, very nice eye and scissor bite. He has nice tight feet but can stand a little untidy, however on the move he was free on the down and back and when pretty well on the go around. Well handled. Best Puppy.

OD (3,0)

1. Breeze’s Parkebreeway Wyseman JW. 4 yr old tan/white. Solidly built lad with good bone and very well muscled. Neck of correct length to balance, firm topline, ribbing of good length and well sprung, short muscular loin, excellent croup and stern set on high and of good carriage. Balanced headpiece with moderate breadth to skull, defined stop, eyes ok for colour, ears set on low and scissor bite. Well made all through and stands true in front on tight feet. Pleasing action viewed from any angle. Reserve BOB.

2. Hooper’s Davricard Jacobean at Torbers. 2 yr old tricolour. Balanced in outline with pleasing neck, firm level topline, well sprung ribs, short in the couplings and stern good for both set and carriage. Head of correct proportions, slight dome to skull, expressive eyes, ears set on low and correct dentition. Pleasing angulation front and rear and he stands straight in front on very good feet. When gaiting he has a good length of stride but wasn’t not quite as good as winner on the down and back.

3. Quantick’s Parkebreeway Rumour JW

OB (2,0)

1. Scarlett’s Vanitonia Enchanted over Michelroy JW. Two very different bitches challenged in this class with my winner found in this 2 yr old tricolour. Soundly constructed girl who pleased in outline with clean, slightly arched neck, firm through the topline, muscular loin, correct croup and stern set on high and of good carriage. Feminine headpiece which is well proportioned, dark expressive eyes, ears set on low, well pigmented and correct dentition. She stands true in front on excellent feet and is well developed in forechest. Gaiting freely with good carriage. BOB.

2. Hooper’s Bijou Tosha avec Torbers (Imp Lva). 2 yr old tricolour who presents quite a different outline to the winner and overall isn’t not quite as well balanced. Having said that she has a very good neck, is firm in topline and her stern is correctly set and of good carriage. She has a super head and expression with correct proportions, moderate breadth to skull, well defined stop and excellent eye and ear. Another who is well constructed and she has nice straight forelegs and very good feet. Moving well with good carriage.

Basset Griffon Vendeen (Petit)

OD/B (1,0)

1. Fordham’s Elsfie Monsieur Oakley. 6 yr old dog with good bone and of pleasing outline, Muscular neck, firm level topline, good depth to brisket, ribbing carried well back and tail correct for both set and carriage. Pleasing head and expression with slight dome to skull, oval-shaped eyes which are dark enough, ears set on low and scissor bite. Well developed forechest and pleasing angles both ends. Moving ok all through but could put a bit more effort into the proceedings. BOB.

Irish Wolfhound

PGD/B (3,2)

1. Warwick & Gregory’s Cairnstorm Resolution. 4 wheaten bitch. Pleasing girl of good size and bone and presenting a balanced outline. Muscular neck, good length of back which is nice and firm, good depth to chest, correct underline and tail carried low. Quality head with feminine expression; dark oval-shaped eyes, long muzzle, correct dentition and excellent pigmentation. I liked her angles front and rear and she stands straight in front on good feet. Moving freely on the down and back and pleasing stride when viewed in profile. Harsh texture to coat. Well handled. BOB.

Basset Fauve de Bretagne

PGD/B (2,0)

1. Carter’s Rangali Booty Licious. Lively 3 yr old bitch who very much appealed for type and was good hands on. Balanced outline with good neck, firm level back, well rounded ribcage and ribbing carried well back, muscular loin and tail correct for both set and carriage. Feminine head with correct skull, dark expressive eyes, ears of correct set, moderate stop and scissor bite. I liked her angles both front and rear and she stands true in front and also pleased in forechest. Moving freely all through with good carriage. Good texture to coat. Reserve BOB.

2. Horn’s Mochras Marta. Feminine 5 yr old bitch who also pleased for type although she is quite different to the winner. Neck of correct length to give balance, topline not quite that of winner, good depth to chest, pleasing rib, muscular loin and tail of good carriage. Attractive head with correct skull, very nice eye and ear, slight arch to muzzle and correct dentition. Very good forechest and she stands on tight feet. When gaiting she went pretty well on the go around but could be better coming towards. Good quality coat.

OD/B (2,0)

1. Carter’s Gouvier Espresso Martini JW. This was another class where two quite different dogs competed. My winner was found in this 3 yr old dog who carries good bone and was another who pleased hands on. Correct length of neck to balance, firm through the topline, deep chest, well rounded ribcage of good length, well-muscled loin and tail correct for set and carriage. Masculine head with very nice expression; eyes of good colour, ears set on level with the eye, roman nose and scissor bite. Pleasing angulation both ends and he is prominent in forechest. Using himself fully when gaiting and particularly liked his profile action. Excellent coat. BOB.

2. Horn’s Mochras Marionette. 5 yr old bitch who turned out to be the littermate to the bitch placed 2nd in the previous class. This girl has so much to like and is feminine all through. Correct length of neck for the breed, pretty good in topline, deep brisket, muscular loin and tail of correct set and carriage. Attractive head with moderate dome to skull, very good eye and ear, slight arch to muzzle and scissor bite. She has good angles front and rear and is prominent in forechest. Moving well viewed from all angles.

Cirneco dell’Etna

PGD/B (1,0)

1. Cross’ Whilloer Girl On Fire at Pedara. 18 mth old bitch. Well arched neck of good length, ribbing carried well back and tail set on low but topline tending to roach and would like more depth to chest. Feminine head and expression with good skull to muzzle proportions, oval-shaped eyes, ears set on high and correct dentition. When gaiting she was true on the down and back. BOB.

Afghan Hound

PGD/B (1,0)

1. Bovey’s Sitana Johnny Blaze at Karianca. 11 mth old black masked cream dog. Not entirely settled during breed judging but I thought him most promising. All male, he pleased for size and presented a very well balanced outline with good length of neck, firm level back, good depth to brisket, ribbed well back, rather short loin, correct croup and ring tail set on low and of excellent carriage. Pleasing head and expression with good length to both skull and muzzle, very nice eye and ear and scissor bite. Soundly constructed both front and rear and a pleasure to watch him gaiting. BOB & Best Puppy. Later in the Puppy Group he was much more settled where he took second place.

Whippet

PD/B (2,0)

1. Foxwell’s Cobyco Capture The Look at Redfoxia. Two pleasing dog pups challenged here. This 10 mth old brindle/white trim lad came out on top. Quality pup who was so will handled here. All male, he presented a very good outline with a nicely arched neck of good length, good depth to chest, pleasing topline, correct arch over the loin, good underline and tail correct for both set and carriage. Balanced headpiece with good skull, slight stop, expressive oval-shaped eyes, excellent ears and correct dentition. He stands true in front on very good feet and has a pleasing forechest but obviously still to fill totally in front. On the move, he is accurate on the down and back and has pleasing profile action too. Best Puppy, Puppy Group 1 and at the end of a very long day he was my choice for Best Puppy in Show.

2. Bayley’s Wolfscastle Mr Luva Luva at Hengilfach. 6 mth old brindle/white apparently at his first show. Exuberant pup who was enjoying his day out but he shows much promise. He appealed for overall type and presented a nicely balanced outline with neck of good length, correct topline with arch over the loin, good depth to chest, ribbing carried well back and tail good for length, set and carriage. Super head and expression; good proportions, dark oval-shaped eyes, correct ears and scissor bite. He stands well naturally in front on good feet and has pleasing fill. Not quite action of winner but later on in the AV Hound Puppy class he went so much better having had time to settle.

PGD/B (6,1)

1. Barnes’ Leathern Thumbs Up for Doddridge. This 17 mth old black brindle/white trim bitch headed a pleasing class. She presented a very nice outline with arched neck of good length, correct topline with graceful arch over the loin, good depth to brisket, firm loin, good tuck up and tail pleased for set and carriage. Feminine headpiece with very good skull, slight stop, correct proportions, very nice eye and ear and scissor bite. Soundly built both front and rear and she stands true in front on excellent feet and has such good muscle-tone. Moving freely on the down and back and has a nice length of stride. Very well handled. Reserve BOB.

2. Little’s Saintharp Can’t Stop Me Now. 16 mth old brindle/white bitch who is another with plenty to like. She pleased in outline with a nicely arched neck of good length, firm topline with desired arch over the loin, good depth to chest, muscular loin and tail good for length, set and carriage. Head of correct proportions with pleasing expression; flat skull, slight stop, oval-shaped eyes and correct rose-shaped ears. I liked her angles both ends and she stands nice and straight in front on good feet. Moving well on the down and back but overall winner had the edge.

3. Foxwell’s Barnesmore The Lion King at Redfoxia

OD (1,0)

1. Barnes’ Doddridge Silver Jigilo. 5 yr old brindle/white trim who is all male. Nice long neck, pleasing topline, good depth to chest, arch over the loin, pleasing underline and tail correct for both set and carriage. Balanced headpiece with good skull, oval-shaped eyes of good colour and placement, excellent ears and scissor bite. He stands well in front on good feet and is well-filled and has very good muscling all through. When moving he is true on the down and back but would like to see a longer stride on the go around.

OB (4,1)

1. Barnes’ Ch Doddridge Strictly Cha Cha JW. 3 yr old blue brindle/white trim who I thought something special and she was a delight to go over. She appealed for type and presented a super curvy outline with long elegantly arched neck, firm topline with arch over the loin, excellent ribbing, deep in brisket, correct underline and tail just right for length, set and carriage. Feminine headpiece which is correctly proportioned, the best of eyes and ears, slight stop and scissor bite. Well laid shoulders, good return of upper arm, straight forelegs, standing on such good feet and muscular hindquarters with good turn of stifle and hocks well let down. When gaiting, she is accurate both fore and aft and has a lovely stride when viewed in profile and carries herself with style. BOB, Group 1 and also my selection for the Best in Show at the end of the day.

2. Durante’s Galemira’s Pandora of Duranridge. 4 yr old brindle/white trim who was very well handled here she pleased for type. Long neck which is nicely arched, correct topline with arch over the loin and tail set on low and of pleasing carriage, however I would like to see more depth to chest and fill in front. Balanced head with feminine expression; flat skull, oval-shaped eyes, correct ears and good dentition. She stands straight in front and is well angulated in the rear. On the move she could extend a touch more in front but went well behind.

3. White’s Iscaglades Goldilocks

AVNSC Hound

PD/B (1,0)

1. McMahon’s Frigg Pride of North via Seasara (Imp Pol). 11 mth old Norwegian Elkhound bitch. This youngster has so much to like, appealing for type, presenting the desired square outline and feminine all through. Moderate length of neck, short back with firm topline, good depth to brisket, well ribbed back, short in the couplings and curled tail set on high. Quality head with expressive eyes of correct shape, ears set on high and scissor bite. She has good bone and stands on correct feet. When gaiting she could be cleaner in front but she is nice and firm in the rear and pleased on the go around. Very good coat. Best Puppy AVNSC Hound.

OD/B (4,1)

1. Carter’s Ch L-Wynd’s Where The Shadow Ends (Imp USA) JW. 15 mth old Ibizan Hound dog. Of good size, this lad presents a very nice outline with slightly arched neck of good length, firm level back, correct ribbing which extends well back, short loin, slight slope to croup and tail set on low. Masculine head with flat skull of good length, very nice eye and ear, muzzle proportionate in length to that of skull, strength to jaws and scissor bite. Standing on well arched toes and when gaiting, he went very well when viewed in profile and has such good carriage. Well handled here to take Best AVNSC Hound and later went Group 3.

2. McMahon’s Ir Ch Seasara High Flyer. 4 yr old Norwegian Elkhound dog. Solid chap who pleased for type, carries good bone and is all male. He presented a correct outline for the breed with moderate length of neck, short firm back, good depth to chest, excellent ribbing, firm croup and tail set on high. Wedge-shaped head with breadth between the ears, eyes of good colour and ok for shape and muzzle of correct length to balance. Pleasing angulation front and rear and he stands true in front. Purposeful action and carriage. Good quality coat. Reserve Best AVNSC Hound.

3. Carter’s Ir Ch Aabidah De Polvo Magico (Imp Aut) CW24 CJW 24

Hound Group

1. Barnes’ Ch Doddridge Strictly Cha Cha JW. Whippet

2. Rycroft’s Chidax Sahara Sand by Trisensara JW. Dachshund (Smooth-Haired)

3. Carter’s Ch L-Wynd’s Where The Shadow Ends (Imp USA) JW. Ibizan Hound

4. Kilroy’s Rozelle Rosalie at Janacop JW. Dachshund (Min. Wire-Haired)

Hound Puppy Group

1. Foxwell’s Cobyco Capture The Look at Redfoxia. Whippet

2. Bovey’s Sitana Johnny Blaze at Karianca. Afghan Hound

3. Wills’ Kasalane Pietersite. Dachshund (Wire-Haired)

4. Small’s Marvale Golden Oriole for Devondax. Dachshund (Min. Smooth-Haired)

AV Hound Puppy D/B (10,2)

1. Bayley’s Wolfscastle Mr Luva Luva at Hengilfach. Whippet

2. Wills’ Kasalane Pietersite. Dachshund (Wire-Haired)

3. Wills’ Kasalane Apache’s Tear

AV Hound Graduate D/B (5,2)

1. Rose’s Merryline Martha with Rosencrantz JW. Dachshund (Min. Wire-Haired)

2. Yells’ Vixendax Tatiana. 7 mth old Dachshund (Wire-Haired) bitch puppy. Not totally settled but she’s only a baby so I’m sure her confidence will grow with time. She presented a pleasing outline with a good neck, excellent topline, ribbing extends well back and tail is good for set and carriage. Feminine head of equal proportions, expressive eyes, ears set on high, slight arch to muzzle and correct dentition. She stands a little untidy in front but has pleasing angulation in the rear. Moving ok.

3. Yells’ Malpaspups Coco at Zorionadax

AV Hound Open D/B (4,3)

1. Quantick’s Parkebreeway Rumour JW. 19 mth old tricolour Beagle dog. This boy was so well handled here and he pleased for overall type and is all male. He good be more compact but he has a muscular neck, firm level back, pleasing rib, firm loin and his stern is set on well and of correct carriage. Head of good proportions with moderate breadth to skull, ears set on low, eyes ok for colour, well defined stop and scissor bite. Well boned and stands well naturally in front on good feet. Moving better in this class than when shown earlier on in the breed.

AV Hound Veteran D/B (7,1)

1. Carter’s Ch Afilador Room On The Broom ShCM ShCEx VW. Approaching 10 yrs this Ibizan Hound bitch is feminine all through and shown in super condition. Balanced in outline with long, slightly arched neck, pretty good topline, ribcage carried well back, short loin, correct croup and tail set on low. Attractive head with good proportions, flat skull, expressive almond-shaped eyes and large ears. She stands nice and straight in front on correct feet and is correct angulated in the rear. On the move she carries herself well and was shown to advantage.

2. Effer’s Greyhayne Hector. Dachshund (Wire-Haired)

3. Rose’s Pennydach Mystique at Rosencrantz

AV Hound Champion D/B (3,2)

1. Barnes’ Ch Doddridge Strictly Cha Cha JW. Whippet

Hound Reserve BOB Competition: Rose’s Merryline Martha with Rosencrantz JW. Dachshund (Min. Wire-Haired)

BIS: Barnes’ Ch Doddridge Strictly Cha Cha JW. Whippet

RBIS: Plummer, Plummer & Bingham’s Araki Krazie Maizie for Tetsikarma JW ShCEx OSW. 3 yr old cream sable Tibetan Terrier bitch. Beautifully presented and shown to advantage, this girl was good to go over and very much appealed for outline. Muscular neck of correct length to balance, firm through the topline, ribbing carried well back, nice and short in the couplings and well feathered tail set and carried just right. Feminine head with pleasing skull, expressive round eyes, muzzle proportionate in length to that of skull and correct dentition. I liked her angles front and rear and she stands true in front on correct feet for the breed. Moving freely and carries herself with style. Coat of correct texture.

BPIS: Foxwell’s Cobyco Capture The Look at Redfoxia. Whippet

RBPIS: Mills’ Jaybec Winter Yule. 8 mth old yellow Retriever (Labrador) dog. Soundly constructed pup who was good to go over and presenting a well balanced outline. Strong neck, firm level topline, ribcage of good length and rib developing well for age, short loin and tail pleased for both set and carriage. Super head and expression; broad skull, defined stop, very good eye and ear and correct dentition. Pleasing angles front and rear and he stands nice and straight in front on compact feet. Moving freely on the down and back and opened up well on the go around. Coat of good texture. Very well handled.

BVIS: Stansbury’s Ch/Hrv Ch Domburg By Appointment at Woodbriar ShCEx. 8 yr old Belgian Shepherd Dog (Tervueren). This lad shows himself off to the max and could not be overlooked. All male, I thought him so good for type and outline and he was good to go over too. Slightly arched neck of moderate length, firm straight back, good depth to brisket, excellent ribbing, short in the couplings and tail pleased for set and carriage. Super head and expression with good skull to muzzle proportions, moderate width to skull, obliquely placed eyes of correct shape and colour, ears set on high and correct dentition. Pleasing angles front and rear and goes well on the go around and uses himself as he goes. Excellent coat and condition.

RBVIS: Folkes’ Spellcast Love Talks at Dacfolke (AI). 7 yr old black German Spitz (Mittel). This boy appealed for overall type and presented a lovely compact outline with correct length of neck for the breed, short back with firm topline, super ribbing, nice and short in the loin and curled tail set on high. Masculine head of correct skull to muzzle ratio, dark eyes which are a tad rounder than preferred but that could be down to age, small ears set on well, clean cheeks and correct mouth. Soundly built front and rear and he moved out freely in typical brisk fashion. Good quality coat. Well handled.

Best Reserve BOB in Show: French’s Ch Bincombefarm Serpensortia JW. 2 yr old half hooded pied French Bulldog bitch. I thought this girl something special and she was a delight to go over at the end of a very long day and certainly put a smile on my face. Solidly built, she presented such a good outline with muscular neck of correct length to balance, characteristic roach to topline, excellent ribbing, short in the couplings, correct rump and tail set on low. Most attractive head with first class eye and ear, broad muzzle, good layback, wide open nostrils and breadth to underjaw with good upturn. Soundly constructed both front and rear and moved freely with good carriage. Very well handled.

Best Champion in Show

Ch Doddridge Strictly Cha Cha JW. Whippet

Judge: Tim Ball