Humberside Hound Association

Humberside Hound Association

Open Show – 18th April 2026

Judge – Mrs Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale)

I would like to thank the officers and committee for their kind invitation to judge at this friendly and well-run show. A huge thank you to all the exhibitors for the pleasure of your super dogs.

Whippet

Puppy (2,0)

1. Miss & Miss Cooper - Ballauren’s Diamond

A very promising bitch, just six months old, already showing confidence and style. When standing, she presents a shapely outline. She has a nicely balanced head, good length of neck, and a pleasing topline and underline. Her quarters display good width of thigh and bend of stifle. She just needs to tighten a bit more in front, but she moves with a lovely side gait, driving well from the rear. BP & Puppy Group 4

2. Carlton & Olney - Chiendetom Rhapsody In Blue

8-month-old blue, a more compact and refined bitch with a very curvy outline. She has a feminine head and a neck of good length. I appreciated her well-filled forechest and depth of brisket. At the moment, she lifts her feet slightly higher, but she displays parallel rear movement with good width. Presented in excellent condition.

Junior (2,0)

1. Miss & Miss Cooper - Ballauren’s You Got It

12-month-old fawn and white bitch with an appealing overall shape and make. She has a feminine, long, and lean head with a flat skull and neat rose ears, complemented by lovely, dark, expressive eyes. Her neck is of good length, though I would prefer a bit more fill in of forechest. She used her strong hindquarters to drive powerfully around the ring with positive footfall.

2. Mrs Cole - Burglade Bow And Arrow For Whipwey

12-month-old blue fawn male who was a bit mischievous today and didn’t show himself to full advantage. He has a curvy overall shape and is currently a touch up on the leg. His head is long and lean with a dark, inquisitive eye, and his neck shows a slight arch. Strong hindquarters provide him with good drive.

Novice (2,0)

1. Miss & Miss Cooper - Ballauren’s You Got It

Repeat Junior

2. Mrs Pollard - Take Over The World

21-month-old male with a more compact and refined outline. He has a long, lean head with harmonising eye colour and dark pigmentation. His neck is of good length, and he has good depth to his brisket. He stands on straight forelegs with well-arched toes. Movement was a little untidy today, but he was presented in excellent muscle tone.

Post Graduate (6,3)

1. Mrs Head - Nevedith Gold Glow Of Demerlay

There is much to admire in this 3-year-old fawn and white bitch. She is a pleasing size with a curvy outline. Her head is appealing, with expressive eyes and clear adoration for her handler. I appreciated her well-filled forechest, straight forelegs, and well-arched toes. Her topline shows a gentle rise over the loin, leading to strong hindquarters with good width of thigh. Today, her front action was not quite as tidy, but she moved true and drove well from her muscular hindquarters.

2. Carlton & Olney - Chiendetom Melody

2-year-old brindle with white trim, of a different type to the winner, with some fine qualities and a curvy outline. She possesses a balanced head of good length, a slight stop, and beautiful dark eyes. The forechest is pleasingly filled, and the brisket has notable depth. Her topline shows a rise over the loin, complemented by strong hindquarters. Her movement today did not quite match that of the first-place.

3. Mrs Furniss - Jazzellie Reach For The Sky

Limit (2,0)

1. Mrs Myers - Supeta’s Taste The Rainbow With Astrazone

A 4-year-old bitch, fawn brindle with white trim, exuding femininity and a lovely curvaceous outline. I liked her size, which combines substance with elegance. She has a well-proportioned head with a flat skull and dark, expressive oval eyes. Her front is clean and straight when viewed from the front, with pleasing infill of forechest and brisket well let down, complemented by a correct topline. She moved accurately, though today not quite the reach and drive of the top winners.

2. Mr & Mrs Holland - Elmanash Grecian King

A very honest 5-year-old dog, brindle with white trim. Not a big lad, he displays good balance with substance and masculine elegance. His head is well-shaped, complemented by lovely dark oval eyes, dark pigmentation, and neat rose ears. He has a good length of neck, a deep chest, well-filled forechest, and a nicely sprung ribcage. He shows good drive from his strong hindquarters, though his front movement today did not have the reach. Shown in excellent muscular condition.

Open (9,2)

1. Miss & Miss Cooper - Crosscop Im Alwayz yours At Ballauren JW

A very smart and stylish 2-year-old fawn and white bitch who presented a beautiful picture on the stack, with a lovely, flowing outline. She is of pleasing size, well-balanced, and free from exaggeration. Possessing the desired strength yet very elegant, she has a feminine head of good length, a slight stop, and dark, expressive oval eyes that give a gentle expression. Good length of neck to deep brisket and well filled in. Forelegs have moderately bladed bone, with a slight spring to the pasterns. She holds a good topline and underline, and her wide, muscular hindquarters provide excellent drive around the ring. BOB, and shortlisted in the strong group

2. Mrs Ellam - Demerlay Angel Eyes For Clionys

An elegant 3-year-old fawn and white bitch, slightly larger in frame than the winner but exceptionally feminine. She boasts a lovely headpiece, long and tapering, with the darkest oval eyes, excellent pigmentation, and fine-textured rose ears. Her long, graceful neck leads to a well-developed forechest and deep brisket. The underline shows a well-defined tuck-up, while the topline arches gracefully over the loin. She has well-bent stifles and low-set hocks, moving out cleanly in all directions. RBOB

3. Mrs Robinson - Indian Chief At Tarward

Beagle

Puppy (1,0)

1. Mr Craig - Davricard Astrid

A lovely, eye-catching 7-month-old tri-coloured bitch. She is extremely appealing when standing, presenting a beautifully shapely outline with each part flowing seamlessly into the next and nothing out of place. Today, she was just a little unsettled in the noisy hall. Her head is delightful, well balanced and distinctly feminine. She is compact, with a lovely forechest, a well-let-down brisket, a firm, level topline, and a short loin. She stands on quality, round-boned limbs with tight feet, and she covers the ground with purpose and drive. BP

Special Yearling (4,1)

1. Mr Craig - Davricard Madonna

Absolutely loved her—a stunning 13-month-old tri bitch who exudes breed type and quality. Her outline is compact, with just the right amount of substance blended with a touch of elegance, resulting in a most pleasing silhouette. She has a beautifully balanced, pretty head, dark, fairly large eyes, and long, fine-textured ears that frame her face perfectly. Her neck flows smoothly into a firm, level topline and a well-set, well-carried stern. She is well developed throughout, with a good forechest, deep brisket, and well-sprung ribcage. Her lovely, muscular quarters show good width of thigh and bend of stifle. Tight, well-knuckled feet carry her around the ring with both accuracy of footfall and impressive drive. BOB - Delighted to watch her go onto win BEST IN SHOW

2. Bridgeman & Logue - Kingswin Cupcake

A sturdy yet distinctly feminine 17-month-old tan and white bitch, she is another quality youngster who presents herself to great advantage. Her head is balanced and proportionate, complemented by a lovely dark eye that imparts a gentle yet alert expression. She displays excellent flow through the neck and topline, leading to a well-set stern. Her forequarters are well developed with good fill, deep brisket, and a nicely sprung ribcage; she is just a fraction longer in loin, but holds a firm topline. Her strong hindquarters provide good drive, though her front action is not quite as clean as the winner's. RBOB

3. Mr & Mrs Lovatt - Bjornhagen Thor

Post Graduate (1,0)

1. Mr & Mrs Lovatt - Charterwood Emilia Into Bjornhagen

A tri-coloured bitch approaching 8 years of age. I admired her size and femininity, she is moderate throughout. Her head is nicely balanced, with a slight rounding to the back skull and the correct amount of stop. Long, low-set leathers and a dark eye contribute to her gentle expression. She has good fill in the forechest, a well-let-down chest, and moves cleanly and tidily BV

Limit (2,0)

1. Mrs Hunt - Bondlea Cherished

A 21-month-old tri bitch, she exudes femininity. Her head is lovely, nicely balanced and in proportion, with long, low-set ears of fine texture, just the right depth to the flews, and a beautiful, dark, kind eye. She has a good length of neck leading to a firm topline, a little longer in the loin. Her chest is well let down, and she has well-angulated hindquarters. Her movement is true both fore and aft.

2. Ms Pocklington-Hall - Bayard Bee Good

A sturdy, compact 3-year-old tan & white dog, though today he was not living up to his name by not making it easy for his handler! He has many fine qualities: his outline is compact, he shows strength throughout, and he has excellent bone and tight feet. While his head is a little strong for my preference, it remains well proportioned, with well-set ears and dark, mischievous eyes. There is a good flow through the neck to a firm topline, and at times he showed glimpses of clean, driving movement.

Open (1,1)

Greyhound

Puppy (0,0)

Post Graduate (2,0)

1. Ms Sawyer - Inchydoney Memories Une Virgin Mary Avec Stonelow (IMP Fra) JW ShCEx

A graceful and upstanding 2-year-old fawn bitch, she occasionally let her playful side show but still presented herself beautifully. I admired her overall size and substance, paired with a flowing, elegant outline. Her head is feminine, long, well-chiselled, and oval eyes that harmonise with her coat colour. She has a good length of neck, brisket down to the elbow, though I would prefer a bit more fill in of the forechest. She maintains a correct topline both when standing and when moving. Her strong, wide, and muscular hindquarters were used to good effect, driving her effortlessly around the ring and allowing her to cover the ground with ease. BOB

2. Ms Sawyer - You Little Una At Stonelow

An 11-year-old blue bitch, she is from a more refined mould than the winner and is beginning to show her age a little now, though she still maintains a flowing outline. Her head is feminine and of good length, with dark oval eyes and neat rose ears. She has a good length of neck and depth to the brisket. Today, she tended to roach her topline and lacked the hindquarter strength of the winner. She was a happy mover.

Open (1,0)

1. Ms Sawyer - Jaxx Teller At Stonelow

11-year-old blue & white parti dog of pleasing overall size with a masculine build. He has a well-proportioned head of good length, lovely dark oval eyes, and neat, small rose ears. His neck is of good length, and his chest reaches down to the elbow. He stands on well-boned limbs, though his feet are a little flat. He has a good length of ribcage leading to wide, muscular hindquarters. Today, he was a little unsettled on the move.

Special Racing/Lure Coursing (5,1)

1. Mrs Brown - Glideaway Poppy

Shapely 5-year-old fawn bitch, she is very elegant and refined while still possessing enough substance and feminine strength. When standing, she holds a pleasing outline, demonstrating good balance and proportions. Her head is very pretty, long and well-chiselled, with dark, bright eyes and neat rose ears. She has a good length of neck with a slight arch. Her chest reaches down to the elbow, though I would like a little more fill in of the forechest. She maintains a good topline with a well-defined tuck-up. Her hindquarters are wide and well-muscled, moving cleanly both fore and aft. RBOB

2. Mrs Brown - Bridgeview Patch

10-year-old brindle & white parti dog with pleasing overall proportions and size, complemented by masculine strength. He has a handsome head, with a good length of foreface and a strong jaw, nicely chiselled, with neat ears and dark oval eyes. His neck is of good length, and his brisket is well let down with a well-sprung ribcage. He stands on well-boned limbs and well-knuckled feet, with a topline showing a slight arch. However, he did not exhibit quite the drive or accuracy of the winner. BV

3. Ms Sawyer - Jaxx Teller At Stonelow