Manchester Dog Show Society

Manchester. Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen

Quite a variety of types.

Special Beginners D. (1)

1st: 6263 SHAW, Dr Judith & MCVEY, Mr Ray Soufriere Artimon

Quite a sound well made d with super muscle. Quite a good head, ears are just about long enough. Medium neck. Well ribbed. Level in topline. Has a moderate rear. Quite a good coat. BSB

Puppy d ne

Junior d (2)

Both with very many merits and v different in type.

1st: 6251 COLLIER, Mrs Katherine Jayanel Alfabeti Spageti

Well made d and sound. Slightly longer in leg than ideal. He has a super head, enough neck with quite a good shoulder. Well ribbed. V good rear. He is in excellent coat .v good mover. RCC

2nd: 6250 BUCHANAN, Mrs Fiona & MACLAREN, Mr Michael Tarmachan Mac Talla

Much longer type d. He has a good head with long ears. Medium neck. Not quite shoulder of 1. Deep chest. Topline in ok.Nice rear.

Post grad d (1)

1st: 6259 O’DAY, Miss Amanda Rocky Succession Of Baron At Madifrey (imp Pol)

Quite good proportions and is a good mover. Rather strong in skull and ears could be longer. Moderate and balanced in angulation. Well bodied. Coat could be harsher. Holds a firm topline.

Limit d (2)

1st: 6263 SHAW, Dr Judith & MCVEY, Mr Ray Soufriere Artimon

2nd: 6254 MARSHALL, Mrs Sue Soufriere Paserelle Bateau

Liked his proportions. Not the head of 1 and a tendancy to poke tongue out. He has enough neck. Well bodied. Long tail.

Open d (2)

Both different types.

1st: 6249 BUCHANAN, Mrs Fiona & MACLAREN, Mr Michael Tarmachan Tre Valli

V good type grand. Liked his head with long ears. Lengthy neck. Well laid shoulder. Enough forechest. Well ribbed. Has a v good rear, would just like more muscle. He moved v well. CC & BOB, champion on the day.

2nd: 6256 MCGREGOR, Mrs Pamela & MCGREGOR, MISS CLAIRE Claela Lets Drink A Toast

Shorter legged and longer in back than 1. He has a really harsh jacket. I liked his head. Long ears. Enough neck. Not shoulder of 1. Lots of forechest. Level topline. Strong rear.

Veteran d (1)

1st: 6245 BAILEY, Mr Robert & YATES, Mr Andrew Ch Ir Ch Tarmachan Ice Cool (vw)

Sound d in super muscle and v good jacket. Would like a longer muzzle. Medium neck. Slightly heavy over the shoulders now. Level topline. Moderate rear with low hocks. BV

Special beginners b (1 abs)

Puppy b. (1)

1st: 6247 BAYLISS, Ms Karen Tiara Dusza Lesna At Arapelo (imp Pol)

V promising pup, looks her age. Fem in head. Ears could be slightly. She has a long enough neck. Well laid shoulder. Level topline. Coat is ok. Moderate rear. Tail could be very slightly longer. Movement is ok. RCC & BP

Junior b (1)

1st: 6255 MARSHALL, Mrs Sue Claela Laughter Is Timeless With Soufriere

Proportions are ok. She has a really lovely eye and expression. Ears are ok. Elbows would be tighter. Ribs go well back. Moderate rear. Could be more muscled up.

Post grad b (2,1)

1st: 6258 O’DAY, Miss Amanda Tarmachan Toscanello

Quite good proportions. I liked her head v much. Has a lengthy neck. Slightly forward in shoulder and short in upper arm. Level topline. Lots of hind angulation. Coat could be harsher.

Limit b (1 abs)

Open b (4)

Quite an even class and the first 3 of a similar proportions.

1st: 6260 ROBERTS, Mrs A Ch Tarmachan D'ora Ligure

Liked her head. Enough neck. Best shoulder in class. Nice straight front. Well bodied. Slightly soft in topline. Moderate rear. Moved v well. CC

2nd: 6248 BUCHANAN, Mrs Fiona & MACLAREN, Mr Michael Ch Tarmachan Clootie Dumpling

Liked her head, long ears, ok neck. Not the shoulder of 1 but better than 3. Well ribbed. Liked her jacket. Well-made rear. Long tail. Went well.

3rd: 6246 BAILEY, Mr Robert & YATES, Mr Andrew Wilmit Mirabelle For Bonevon

Res: 6257 MCGREGOR, Mrs Pamela & MCGREGOR, MISS CLAIRE Ir Ch Claela Sweet Afton At Arona

Veteran b (1)

1st: 6253 MARSHALL, Mrs Sue Soufriere One Vision JW

Fem in head. Medium neck. Slightly heavy over the shoulder. Well sprung ribs that go well back. Holds her topline. Went well.

Jeff Horswell