Banbury & District Canine Association

BANBURRY AND DISTRICT CANINE SOCIETY

4th May 2026, Judge Mrs Pam MacLellan

Whippet

Puppy.

1st. Smith, Miss K.L. Gelfys Black Heather. A 10-month-old black female, presented in good overall condition, stands well and gives a pleasing picture. Nice gentle temperament. Head lean and of good proportions. She has good width between the eyes, oval in shape. Nice alert expression. Jaw strong and clean. Complete scissor bite. Ears held nicely rosed back. Length to neck, firm and slightly arched. Shoulders, close and well laid with ample width between at withers. Chest developing nicely. Forelegs straight, elbows close, ample bone throughout. Surprisingly firm back for such a young dog, slight rise over loin. Good lay of rib. Rear angulation developing well with good muscle tone. Hocks and rear angulation not exaggerated. Feet correct, ovel in shape. Tail carried correctly. On the move she showed good ground coverage and while keeping her front legs low she pushed forward while showing me good rear movement with legs coming well under body. I was pleased to award her BP.

Junior.

1st. Cooper Miss l. & Miss l.J. Ballaurens You Got It. A 13 month old Fawn and white female. Presented well and in good condition. She is well muscled. Head of good proportions, long and tapers nicely to her muzzle. Slight stop and ovel eye with the loveliest of expressions. Complete scissor bite. Ears small and fine held rosed. Good length to neck and firm. Shoulders well laid with enough space at withers. Forelegs straight with good bone. Chest well let down and good depth to brisket. Back firm and long but giving little or no rise over the loin. Well tucked up. Good rear angulation with clearly defined second thigh. On the move she was lacking the drive I was expecting.

Post Graduate

Blackburn Mrs A.E. & Miss. L. J. Mazargo Whole Lotta Trouble. A 22-month brindle male of balanced proportions and well presented. He is well muscled throughout and stands well over the ground. His head proportions are pleasingly balanced, long and tapering to muzzle, correct width between the eyes and a slight stop. Eyes oval with an alert expression, ears fine and rosed back. Complete scissor bite. Neck is well muscled with gentle arch leading on to well laid shoulders with good flat muscle. Elbows placed well falling in line with his withers. Front legs straight with correct, bladed bone. Chest well developed with depth to brisket. Well sprung rib with strength to loin. Back of good length, firm and well-toned, I was pleased to see a nice gentle arch over his loin. Thighs broad and well defined with good second thigh. Hocks well let down, well-turned stifle. Correct tail carriage and length. On the move this young dog did not disappoint, covering the ground with ease, good reach and drive with rear legs moving well under body. BOB.

2nd. Smith. Miss K. L. Warrior Bee. 5-year-old female slightly heavier in build than 1. Presented in good condition and stands well over the ground. Oval eye which is bright and intelligent. Ears rosed and of fine texture. Neck firm and well-muscled. Good depth of chest, rib well sprung. Back firm and holds a good topline with slight rise over the loin. Moved ok.

Open. 

1. Cooper Miss L & Miss L.J. Crosscop Im Alwayz Yours At Ballauren JW. 2.5year old fawn and white female of balanced proportions and well presented. She is well muscled throughout. Correct balanced head proportions long and tapering to muzzle. Slight stop. Eyes place well, of correct ovel shape, alert expression. Ears fine and rosed back. Complete scissor bite. Well-muscled neck, of good length with gentle arch leading onto well laid shoulders, flat muscle. Elbows correct, falling in line with his withers. Forelegs straight, correct bladed bone. Chest well let down and depth to brisket. Ribs well sprung, strength to loin. Back of good length, firm and well-toned, arched over loin. Thighs broad and well defined with good second thigh. Hocks well let down, straight with well-turned stifle. Correct tail length and carriage both when standing and moving. Moved out well with rear legs moving well under the body. She pushed hard for BOB but was just out moved. It was a cold morning, and the flooring was not I felt best suited for her. RBOB.

2. Skinner Mrs K. Whitesquall Mionetto. A 2.4-year-old brindle female, a little bigger in stature than I would prefer. Of muscular build and in good coat, of close texture and fine. Eyes bright and of correct oval shape. Ears of correct texture, small and rosed back. Good in head, a little more stop than I would prefer. Moderate length to neck.  

Good deep chest and well filled in front. Back of good breadth, a little short. Ribs well sprung. Good strength over thighs with clearly defined second thigh. Hocks well let down. On the move she lacks rear drive.