Isle Of Ely Canine Society

Rhodesian Ridgebacks - So sorry I omitted this from my critique which I submitted earlier with the rest of the breeds and classes I've judged, my apologies to all concerned. 

JD/B (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: DOUGHTY, Mrs Tracey & DOUGHTY, Mr - Russell Rubiltra Farshirovannaya – very close call in this class, chose this dog for his depth of chest and width of thigh. Very masculine head with nice eye and good ear placement, strong neck and good shoulders, nice width and depth of chest, well ribbed, good tail set and very strong quarters, very sound mover.

2nd: NEVISON, Mrs Nicky & NEVISON, Mr Jaime - Bikquest Envy Blazingstar JW – correct femminine head, well proportioned having the right expression, lovely feet, good topline, good bone & feet, lovely colour and in good coat condition, correct mover.

PGD/B (6 Entries) Abs: 3

1st: 727 COLLIER, Mr David Carlincox Knock Ya Socks Off - Handsome and upstanding 22 month old Rhodesian Ridgeback male displaying type, soundness, elegance and strength in one strong and balanced frame. Excellent masculine head having the right proportions, dark eyes and nose with correct muzzle shape. Strong neck and an exceptional front assembly with all the correct angulations, mirrored through to with its powerful hindquarters with matching correct angulations on both ends. Straight, strong and well-boned legs, exceptional feet. Well-sprung ribs, deep chest, very strong and muscled loins, correct topline, underline and tail set. This dog was presented in excellent coat and condition. Correct size. Great easy, powerful movement fore and aft. A very fit for purpose dog which took my attention the minute he stepped into the ring. Expertly handled to perfection. (BIS).

2nd: 739 NEVISON, Mrs Nicky & NEVISON, Mr - Jaime Dabola Lola - Preferred eye colour and mouth of winner, otherwise this dog is so well constructed and sound on the move.

3rd: 742 PHILLIPS, Mrs Sally Rosanne Alexia Lyonesse

OD/B (6 Entries) Abs: 5

1st: DOUGHTY, Mrs Tracey & DOUGHTY, Mr - Russell Saimon's Praide Victorious Brabus With Rubiltra – Very solid 4 yr old dog, well built throughout having a good masculine head with correct eye shape and colour correct ear placement, strong bone with correct feet. Liked his topline which he maintained on the move, very strong quarters, sound mover. (Reserve Best Dog).