Deerhound Club

Deerhound Club Special Awards 

18/04/2026 

Miss M Anderson 

Wow, what a privilege to judge the special awards at the 140th anniversary of the Deerhound Club! Deerhounds are the breed I truly love, the ones I grew up with so to not only judge the classes but also have one of the most outstanding entries in previous years just made it so special. There was so much quality in my classes in made my decisions extremely hard and to have to shortlist a class of deerhounds is something not many judges get to do. So, for that I am truly grateful. 

A few things I feel I should note, my overall quality was outstanding but there were a few upright shoulders, a lack of upper arm causing a short stepping action in front, some light eyes, a few level bites and a few exhibits also lacked substance. At the end of the day, they are a dog bred to take down red deer, conformation is essential. 

Special Awards Dog Or Bitch Aged 6-18 Months (9:2) 

1, Peach KILBOURNE ROSSIE 

a powerful youngster, masculine head of good size, dark eye, correct ear set, size and texture, scissor bite, correct length of neck into a well laid shoulder, ample bone and a strong front, good depth of chest for his age, ribs extended well back, nice rise over the loin which was a good length, lovely bend of stifle, powerful hindquarters that propelled him around the ring. I will follow him with interest. 

2, Helps BEARDSWOOD YVAIN 

another youngster that I thoroughly enjoyed, lovely head which was well proportioned, dark eye of good shape, correct ears, scissor bite, good length of neck, well laid shoulder, good bone on a strong front, nice depth of chest and extension of rib, lovely topline which was held well, well angulated in rear, moved well. 

3, Sharp & Tannant TIGHMONADH ALBANNACH 

4, Barret STRANWITH TOR 

5, Cumberland & Constantine KALEGINY LAND ROVER 

Special Awards Dog Or Bitch Aged 19-36 Months (18:4) 

1, Spence HYNDSIGHT FOR YOUR EYES ONLY 

I liked this bitches overall outline and size, lovely head of good proportions, tapering muzzle, dark eye, good ear set and size, correct bite, correct length of neck, lovely lay of shoulder, good amount of bone, nice depth of chest and rib extension, good rise over loin giving an elegant shape, well angulated in rear, powered around the ring well and very light on her feet, I can see her having a fruitful future. 

2, Peach KILBOURNE JAGGER 

Another powerful male who has caught my eye a few times, masculine head of good size and shape, correct eye and ears, good length of neck into well laid shoulders, another with excellent bone, good front, lovely depth of chest, ribs extended back well, nice topline, strong rear end with good bend of stifle, moved well. 

3, Wilce-Quinton & Quinton KIRJOJAX THRILLING THISTLE 

4, Finnett & Heathcote HYNDSIGHT BUT I WONT DO THAT 

5, Mckie VIN-DE-CHATEAU DU TRIPLE BOIS AT LYCANFOLD (IMP FRA) 

Special Awards Dog Or Bitch Aged 36 Months And Over (24:8) 

What an outstanding class! By far my hardest of the day. 

1, Owen & Brodie CH FRITZEN ZAREEF AT WOLFCASTLE (IMP GER) 

this dog took my eye on the first go around, one i had to have my hands on to truly appreciated him, beautiful head, masculine but not overdone, dark eye, correct ear set size and shape, correct bite, tapering muzzle, good length of neck into a well laid shoulder, good bone, lovely front, excellent depth of chest, ribs extending back well, good rise over the loin, loved his bend of stifle, his movement is what pushed him to take the top spot, so powerful with a good reaching stride but never heavy, he moved like he was floating, a very worthy champion indeed and one I’m glad to have had my hands on. 

2, Finnett & Heathcote CH HYNDSIGHT STEPPENWOLF 

I originally overlooked this dog, another one where hands on was needed for me to truly appreciate, loved his head, correctly proportioned and good size, dark eye, good ear set shape and size, correct bite in a strong muzzle, good length of neck, good shoulder, strong front, ample bone, excellent depth of chest and length of rib, good rise over loin, strong bend of stile, powerful mover with good drive, another worthy champion. 

3, Finnett & Heathcote CH HYNDSIGHT ALL I HAVE TO DO IS 

4, Abbot WILDSHORE OLYMPIA 

5, Clabby HUMBIEHOUNDS JAZZ IT UP