Bournemouth Canine Association

Judges’ critiques for Otterhounds & Bloodhounds. 

Bournemouth Canine Association 07.08.26.

Otterhounds.

SBD/B NO ENTRIES

JD/B NO ENTRIES

PGD/B (2 Entries) 

1st: DARVELL, Mrs Deborah, Houndville Ingeborg With Otterbelle

Well balanced bitch with a majestic head of good proportions. Deep[ set eyes giving an intelligent expression and long, low set ears with that typical fold. Good length of neck flows down inti her well laid-back shoulders and good strong bone to her legs. Sufficient depth of chest with her ribs well sprung. Moderate angles to her muscular rear with good strong and well let down hocks. On the move she kept a good topline as she covered the ground well with a smooth and active long striding action. Best Bitch.

2nd: HANSFORD, Mrs Debbie & DONNELLY, Miss Charis, Olphae Graceful With Peregos 

Feminine bitch who is well balanced. Typical in her head with a nicely domed skull, correct eyes and good ears. Nice straight front with good bone and a well laid-back shoulder. Good ribbing to her body which she carries well back to her short loin. Well developed thighs to her moderately made rear. On the move she was a little unsettled but when she settled, she covered the ground with a sound, active trotting action.

LD/B (1 Entry).

1st:LEWIS, Mrs Samantha, Olphae Governor (JW)

Masculine dog well-made throughout and presented in a harsh, dense coat. Typical head of correct proportions with his skull slightly domed, well-set eyes with his ears in line with the corner of his eyes with typical fold. Well laid shoulders to his strong front with good bone and strong, slightly sprung pasterns. Large round feet, well knuckled and with web. Deep in his chest with his ribs well sprung and extending well back. Moderate in his rear with muscular thighs and well let down strong hocks. On the move he went easily from a shambling walk into a loose, long stride. Reserve Best Dog.

OD/B (2 Entries).

1st: LEWIS, Mrs Samantha, Ch Olphae Charman (VW)**

Well balanced dog with a majestic head of good proportions. 

Masculine well-made dog with a majestic head of typical proportions and a moderately deep-set eye. Correct ears set in line with eyes of good length and with that characteristic fold. Good, strong bone to his front with his shoulders well laid back and with large, rounded feet with strong pads and webbing present. Ample depth to his chest with his ribs well sprung, extending well back to his short loin. Moderately angulated rear with his thighs well-muscled and strong well let down hocks. On the move he transitioned easily from a shambling walk into a loose, long striding trot. Presented in a good, harsh, dense coat. Best Dog and Best of Breed.

2nd: LEWIS, Mrs Samantha, Ch Olphae Orlaith (AI) B

Beautiful well-made bitch full of quality. Excellent majestic head of correct proportions with nothing overdone. Deep set eyes with her ears set on level with the corner of her eyes and folding. Long neck leading down to strongly boned front with her shoulders set at correct angles and large, rounded feet with good webbing. Good depth of chest, carrying her ribbing well back to her short loin. Moderately angled rear with good muscle and ample width to her thighs. She moved well with long, easy and active strides. Reserve Best Bitch.

Veteran D/B (1 Entry).

1st: WHEATLEY, Mrs Caroline, Ch Teckelgarth Zsa Zsa

Beautiful bitch, not showing her age and presented in excellent coat. Typical in her head which is clean and imposing with her skull nicely domed. Expressive, well-placed eyes with her long ears set on a line with the corner and folding inwards. Well made front with good bone, large round, well knuckled feed with nice webbing and her shoulders well laid back. Ample depth to her oval chest with her topline level and her ribbing extending well back to her short loin. Moderate angulation to her rear with her thighs muscular and her hocks well let down. She moved effortlessly around the ring going from a very loose, shambling walk into a long striding gallop. Best Veteran and pleased to hear she won the Hound Veteran Group.

Bloodhounds.

SBD/B NO ENTRIES

JD/B NO ENTRIES

PGD/B NO ENTRIES

LD/B (1 Entry)

1st: HAYDEN, Mrs L & CLARK Miss S, Farlap Krumble

A well-balanced bitch presented in excellent condition. Correctly proportioned head with good foreface, medium sized oval eyes and long, low set ears. Sloping shoulders to her strong, muscular front and good bone to her forelegs. Nice deep keel to her fore chest with her ribbing well sprung and a good strong back. Broad, muscular thighs to her rear with good strong hocks. She moved well with good elasticity in her action, covering the ground with good reach and drive. Best Bitch.

OpenD/B (2 Entries)

1st: CLARK, Miss S, Ch Farlap Keepsake

Impressive dog who stands over plenty of ground. Well proportioned, masculine head of good length and width. Noble expression from correctly set medium oval shaped eyes, and long, low set ears that fold with elegance. Long neck flowing down to his muscular well sloped shoulders and well boned forelegs. Good depth of keel to his body with his ribs well sprung and a good strong loin. Broad muscular thighs to his rear with his hocks strong and well let down. On the move he carried his tail like a scimitar, covering the ground with an effortless easy elastic striding action. Best Dog and Best of Breed. 

2nd: WESTRON Mrs Suzanne, Farlap Kaleb

Handsome, well balanced dog of impressive proportions. He has a masculine head of typical shape, with dark, correctly set eyes giving a noble expression and ears falling in graceful folds. He carries his head well on a long neck into muscular shoulders, with elbows set in and ample bone. Deep in chest with a defined keel, well sprung ribs and a strong, muscular loin. His rear complements the front, with powerful thighs and strong hocks. On the move he was elastic and free. Reserve Best Dog.

Veteran D/B NO ENTRIES