Westmorland Canine Association

Judges’ critiques Westmorland Canine Association 19.07.26. 

Judge Mr. Richard Gunn Hound Group.

AV Imported Breed Register.

Open 0 entries.

Whippet

Puppy 1 entry 1 absentee.

1st Searle & Gonzales Tirado Reffton Elian (ATCBD32388ESP).

Fawn and white youngster who was very unsettled on the day but he eventually settled into his stride. Correct in his head and eye. Flat muscles to his front with nice bladed bone and good spring from his pasterns. Ample depth of chest tucking up to his muscular loin. Muscular rear with good length from hip to hock. BPIB.

Graduate 1 entry.

1st Searle & Rawlinson Majestrian Lavender Haze for Whipsearle (IMP ITA).

Fawn and white bitch of nice size. Feminine in her head with dark eyes carried well by her muscular long neck. Well made front with good fill to her front and her chest reaching her elbows. Nice fallaway to her rear with her thighs strong and well developed. She moved with good reach and drive around the ring. 

Open 2 entries 1 absentee.

1st Searle & Rawlinson Refton Tibalt at Whipsearle JW CW25 (IMP ESP).

Well balanced dog with a masculine head of good proportions and oval, bright eyes. Nice flat muscle to his front with his shoulders sloping, good depth of brisket and nice feet with his toes well arched. Sufficient depth to his chest with his back broad and muscular. Good width across his muscular thighs with his hocks strong and well let down. On the move he covered the ground well with good reach and drive. BOB.

Beagle

Puppy 0 entries.

Graduate 1 entry.

1st Hartland Molesend Hazelnut at Fairleedale.

Compactly built tan and white bitch. Good head proportions with her skull slightly domed and a well-defined stop. Large well set dark eyes and long, low set ears. Nice round bone to her well-made front with her legs straight and firm elbows. Well sprung ribs to her deep chest and a good strong topline. Strong, muscular rear which complimented her front and with her hocks firm. On the move she covered the ground with long strides and carrying her tail correctly. BOB.

Open 1 entry.

1st Hartland Molesend Hazelnut at Fairleedale.

Norwegian Elkhound.

Puppy 0 entries.

Graduate 1 entry.

1st Gold Ravenheim Blue Mystique of Llassah.

Well made young bitch who is square in her outline an has a very friendly nature. Beautiful wedge-shaped head of typical proportions with her eyes dark and her ears erect. Correct front with her shoulders sloping, tight elbows and a slightly oval, small tight foot. Deep, broad chest with her ribs well curved. Good strong rear with her hocks strong. On the move she had an even and effortless trot. 

Open 1 entry.

1st Gold Graythor at the Venetian with Llassah.

Powefully built dog who is well balanced throughout. Masculine in his head with a slightly oval dark brown medium sized eye and very mobile high set erect ears all carried well by his medium length of neck. Correct front with his shoulders sloping and good strong pasterns. Short back with his topline level and his chest deep with his ribs well curved leading to his muscular short loin and carrying his tail tightly curled over his back. Strong in his rear with his stifles definitely bent and strong hocks. On the move he covered the ground with and even and effortless trot, keeping his back level at all times. B.O.B.

Basset Griffon Vendeen (Grand).

Puppy 0 entries.

Graduate 0 entries.

Open 0 entries.

Saluki.

Puppy 0 entries.

Graduate 1 entry.

1st Dugdale Gayledale Typhoon of Artemis. 

Elegantly built bitch. Correct in her head which is long and narrow with a dark oval eye and well-set ears all carried well by her long, muscular neck. Her shoulders are well set back with her chest moderately narrow and straight forelegs of good length. Her body has ample depth with a nice tuck up to her muscular elegantly arched loin. Muscular rear with her thighs well developed and her stifles moderately bent. On the move she had a smooth effortless action. BOB.

Rhodesian Ridgeback.

Puppy 0 entries.

Graduate 2 entries.

1st Jolly Priorpark William Wallace for Clanbruachan JW.

Masculine dog with a well-balanced outline. Masculine head with a deep, powerful muzzle, round bright eyes and high set medium ears. Good strong neck leading down to his sloping shoulders and well boned legs. Deep in his chest with a moderate spring of rib and a strong back with nice symmetrical ridge. Muscular rear with good strong hocks. He covered the ground with a free and active action.

2nd Spratling Diamondridge Dragonstone.

Well made dog with a symmetrical outline. Well proportioned masculine head with good eyes and ears all carried well by his muscular neck. Nice clean shoulders to his front with good depth of chest and good ridge on his back. Good turn of stifle to his muscular rear. His movement was effortless covering the ground well.

Open 2 entries.

1st Jolly Negasi Elberith for Clanbruachan JW.

Feminine bitch with a well-balanced symmetrical outline. Typical head with a flat skull of nice width, well defined stop and round bright eye set moderately apart. Good length of neck leading down to her muscular sloping shoulders. Ample width and depth of chest with a moderate spring of rib. Nice ridge along her powerful back with equal crowns. Her rear complimented her front with a good turn of stifle and strong hocks. She moved with a balanced free and active stride around the ring. BOB.

2nd Dennis Priorpark Pragmatist.

Masculine dog with a good strong head of correct proportions. Intelligent expression from his round eyes and high set ears. Good front with ample bone and ample depth to his body. Nice ridge along his powerful back. Good turn of stifle to his muscular rear. He moved well around the ring.

AVNSC Hound.

Puppy 1 entry.

1st Hall Kiwi Traesures Tenessee Whiskey for Hollybrook (IMP USA) (Ibizan Hound).

Loved this beautiful bitch who although a little unsettled at first, she soon settled and was a dream to go over. Tall and finely built throughout she has a feminine head with a flat skull, almond shaped eyes and her ears are erect and highly mobile. Good length of neck leading down to her steep shoulders ang long straight legs. Level back with her ribcage long and flat leading to her short loin. Her rear has long muscular second thighs and no great angulation. She moved well with a typical suspended trotting action, hovering slightly before putting her foot down and with good length to her stride. BPIB and pleased to award her Best Puppy In Show later on.

Graduate 2 entries 1 absentee.

1st Gleave Ryneco Crazy in Love (Dachshund Miniature Smooth Haired).

Well balanced bitch of correct proportions. Feminine head with almond eyes set obliquely and good underjaw. Well laid shoulders to her front with her sternum prominent and her feet supporting her body. Ample depth and with of chest with her ribs extending well back. Broad rump with her muscular thighs set at right angles to each other. She was parallel in her movement with good reach and drive.

Open 5 entries.

1st Casentieri Lux CH Alchez Kivu (Basenji).

Beautiful bitch who presents a refined outline, combining elegance with balance. Her head is well proportioned, complemented by neat, erect ears set forward and dark almond shaped eyes. She shows a pleasing front assembly with muscular, well laid shoulders and a deep brisket. Her short body has good chest depth, and her hindquarters display moderate stifle angulation and strong hocks. Her tightly curled tail sits proudly over her back. She covered the ring with smooth, easy movement. BOB.

2nd Hall IR CH Ahram’s Hold My Hand with Hollybrook (IMP USA) IR/INT JCH CJW25 (Ibizan Hound).

Beautiful bitch of typical proportions, feminine in her head with a prominent occiput and almond shaped eyes with large erect, highly mobile ears set on level with them. Long neck leads down to her steep front with long legs, erect pasterns and her feet have well arched toes. Her body has a long, flat ribcage which tucks up well to her short loin. Strong in her rear with long second thighs and complimenting her front perfectly. On the move she had long far-reaching strides.

3rd Gleave Ryneco Lady Dashington BW25 (Dachshund Miniature Smooth Haired).

4th McGrory Beabass Roxana with Fuoriditesta (Basset Fauve De Bretagne).

Hound Group.

1st Casentieri Lux CH Alchez Kivu (Basenji).

2nd Jolly Negasi Elberith for Clanbruachan JW (Rhodesian Ridgeback).

3rd Dugdale Gayledale Typhoon of Artemis (Saluki).

4th Gold Graythor at the Venetian with Llassah (Norwegian Elkhound).

Hound Puppy Group.

1st Hall Kiwi Traesures Tenessee Whiskey for Hollybrook (IMP USA) (Ibizan Hound).

2nd Searle & Gonzales Tirado Reffton Elian (ATCBD32388ESP) (Whippet).

AV Veteran hound open 1 entry.

1st Hall CH IR CH Afilador Wheel Grace Anch22/23/24/25, Cw22/23.

Quality bitch who has enduring quality and does not show her years. Her outline is well balanced, and her head is typical, well proportioned, with lively, erect ears. She has a correct front assembly, marked by short, steep shoulders and long legs supported by firm, upright pasterns. Her ribbing is of good length, tucking neatly into a short loin. Behind, she is moderately constructed with long second thighs. She covered the ring with long, flowing strides.

Judges’ critiques Westmorland Canine Association 19.07.26. 

Judge Mr. Richard Gunn Utility Group.

AV Imported Breed Register.

Open 1 entry.

1st Casentieri Zventa Sventana Ya Perewinkle (IMP RUS) (Xoloitzcuintle).

Handsome dog who has elegance on the stand. Masculine head with tight lips, dark expressive eyes and large well-set ears which he carried erect. Strong neck of ample length leading down to his well-made front and correct hare feet, He has ample depth to his body with his back, firm and straight. Well-made muscular rear with moderate angulation. On the move he was both graceful and balanced. BOB.

Japanese Shiba Inu.

Puppy 0 entries.

Graduate 0 entries.

Open 1 entry.

1st Knipe Rahima Im Seren at Xenora.

Small well-balanced bitch with a feminine wedge-shaped head. Small almond shaped eyes set obliquely giving good expression and well set small, pricked ears. Muscular neck of good length leading down to her moderately sloping shoulders. Well developed in her fore chest with ample depth of body and moderately sprung ribs. Good strong rear with her hocks strong and parallel. She moved well with a light, energetic stride. BOB. 

Lhasa Apso.

Puppy 2 entries.

1st Schuckardt Frenvhlands Polar Star.

Well-made bitch with a beautiful expression from her dark eyes. Well-proportioned muzzle with her skull moderately narrow and her head furnishings covering her eyes. Strong, arched neck leads down to her well-placed shoulders. Well ribbed back in her body with a firm topline. Her rear compliments her front perfectly with good strong muscles and she carries her tail over her back. On the move she was sound and jaunty.

2nd Roberts Frenchlands Shining Star over Marbledale.

Handsome well-made dog who has good substance and bone. Masculine head, with dark eyes and good pigment. Well laid shoulders and a straight front which is complimented by his muscular rear and correctly set tail. On the move he was sound and showed good drive from his rear.

Graduate 1 entry.

1st Schuckardt Frenchlands Midnight Star.

Well balanced young, brother to previous class winner and presented in excellent coat. Masculine head of good proportions with moderately narrow skull and dark, oval eyes. Well arched neck led down to his well-made front with his shoulders set at correct angles and his forelegs straight. Level topline to his body and his ribs extending well back. Well angulated in his rear with strong muscle and standing parallel on his hocks. He moved well around the ring. BPIB.

Open 1 entry.

1st Schuckardt Marbledale Imagine This at Frenchlands. 

Well balanced, sturdy dog of typical proportions. Typical in his head of correct proportions with a dark oval eye, nice pigmentation and nice head furnishings. Well arched neck leads down to his well laid-back shoulders, straight legs and round, well feathered feet. Nice strong topline with his ribbing extending well back. Correct high set tail, carried over his back and well-developed rear set at correct angles to compliment his front. He moved well with a free and jaunty action. BOB.

Tibetan Spaniel.

Puppy 1 entry 1 absentee.

Graduate 1 entry 1 absentee.

Open 1 entry 1 absentee.

Dalmatian.

Puppy 3 entries 3 absentees.

Graduate 4 entries 1 absentee.

1st Leak Tamilanda Continental Icon.

A well balanced dog of good proportions, carrying ample substance throughout. His head is correctly proportioned, complemented by bright oval eyes. He has a well made front with clean shoulders that sit neatly around a deep chest. The rear is muscular, with angulation that balances his front. He moved well, taking long, easy strides.

2nd Newton Salvadorada Light It Up for Chizzmic.

Handsome dog of correct proportions, with a good head, strong muzzle, and correctly set ears. His shoulders are well laid, supporting a muscular front that fits neatly around a body of ample depth and well sprung ribs. The rear quarters are equally muscular, complementing his front and enabling him to move soundly with a rhythmic, effortless action.

3rd Willison Cotterspot Cotterdale Lady.

Open 3 entries 2 absentees.

1st Newton What You See Is What You Get Passionate About You For Chizzmic JW (IMP).

An elegant, symmetrical dog of correct proportions throughout. He has a handsome, masculine head with dark, oval, expressive eyes, a strong muzzle, and well carried ears. His long, nicely arched neck flows into clean, muscular, well laid shoulders and strong, rounded bone. His body is deep, giving ample heart and lung room, with well sprung ribs extending back to a firm loin. He shows a good turn of stifle, clean rounded muscles, and a tail carried in a neat curve. On the move he covered the ground well, with rhythmic action and plenty of reach and drive. BOB.

French Bulldog.

Puppy 2 entries 2 absentees.

Graduate 1 entry 1 absentee.

Open 1 entry 1 absentee.

Miniature Schnauzer.

Puppy 0 entries.

Graduate 0 entries.

Open 0 entries.

AVNSC Utility.

Puppy 1 entry 1 absentee.

Graduate 1 entry.

1st Bannister, Bannister, Peebles & Kirkwood Andlare Eenie Meanie (Bulldog).

Brindle bitch with a domed forehead, a well defined muzzle, and dark round eyes set wide apart. Her arched neck has good length, flowing into a muscular front with forelegs placed wide apart. She shows ample chest depth, well sprung ribs, and a slight roach to her back. The rear is strong and muscular, set wide apart with well let down hocks. She moved freely around the ring. BOB.

Open 1 entry 1 absentee,

Utility group.

1st Bannister, Bannister, Peebles & Kirkwood Andlare Eenie Meanie (Bulldog).

2nd Moores & Speakman Onyx Demolition Through Ataraksia (Poodle Standard).

Well balanced elegant bitch. Typical head with dark almond eye and good strong underjaw. Long, slightly arched neck leading down to her well laid-back shoulders. Ample depth and width of chest with her ribs well sprung. Strong, muscular rear with her stifles well bent. On the move she covered the ground well with good reach and drive.

3rd Newton What You See Is What You Get Passionate About You For Chizzmic JW (IMP) (Dalmatian).

4th Schuckardt Marbledale Imagine This at Frenchlands (Lhasa Apso).

Utility Puppy Group.

1st Schuckardt Frenchlands Midnight Star (Lhasa Apso).

2nd Speakman, Moores & Isherwood Afterglow Honey Monster at Sachemic (Toy Poodle).

Well balanced apricot dog of correct size and with excellent pigmentation. Masculine head of typical proportions with wicked expression from his dark, oval eyes and good length of ears. Long neck leading down to his well laid shoulders with good return of upper arm and tight oval feet. Deep in his body, reaching his elbows with his ribs well sprung leading to his muscular loin. Well developed thighs to his rear with his stifles well bent ang good strong hocks. He moved soundly around the ring.

AV Utility Veteran 3 entries.

1st Schuckardt Timazinti’s Peppeermint at Frenchlands JW ShCM ShCEX VW (Lhasa Apso).

Well balanced dog who at 11 years was not showing his age. He has a beautiful head with the classic Apso expression, correctly shaped with dark, appealing eyes, good muzzle length, a black nose, and well proportioned jaw and chin. Arched neck and a sound, well constructed front. He shows excellent chest development and ribbing, a strong loin, and a firm, level topline with a high tail set carried confidently over his back. His rear is well angulated and matches his front in strength and proportion. He was free flowing and purposeful on the move with great drive from his rear.

2nd Gleave CH Kertellas Talking In Codes at Montravia JW VW (Standard Poodle).

Upstanding black dog who was well balanced throughout. Masculine head with good chin, dark almond eyes and long, low set ears all carried proudly on his long neck. Well laid shoulders to his front with good return of upper arms and nice tight oval feet. Ample depth of chest with his ribs well sprung. High set tail carried up and clear of his back. Powerful rear with his stifles well bent and good strong hocks. On the move he was sound and free covering the ground effortlessly.

3rd Moores & Speakman Onyx Demolition Through Ataraksia (Standard Poodle).

Best in show.

For my best in show, I chose the Cocker Spaniel Quettadene Stars Aligned Over Bordacity JW owned by Ms S Watson. He is a well-balanced dog who was presented in immaculate condition. Typical square muzzle with a very distinct stop and his skull is correctly proportioned with beautiful chiseling. Dark eyes giving an intelligent expression and low set ears of good length. He carried his head well on his moderate length of neck. Good bone to his straight legs with his shoulders sloping and cat like firm feet. Hi body is compact, strong with his ribs well sprung and his topline gently slopes away to his slightly, lower set tail. Muscular, rounded rear with his stifles well bent and complimenting his front perfectly. On the move he covered the ground with excellent drive and he was true at all times. 

My reserve best in show was the Pomeranian Vibrek Miss Tiff owned by Mrs P Charlton. A beautiful, well knit compact bitch presented in fabulous condition. Feminine head with a foxy appearance and a slightly flat skull. Oval shaped, well set medium eyes giving good expression and small, erect well set ears all carried well by her short neck leading down to her clean, well laid-back shoulders. Well ribbed up in her compact, short body of ample depth. High set tail which she carries turned over her back and flat. Finely boned in her rear with moderate turn of stifle. On the move she covered the ground with a free, brsik and buoyant action. 

My best puppy in show was the Ibizan Hound Kiwi Traesures Tenessee Whiskey for Hollybrook (IMP USA) owned by Miss Hall. Loved this beautiful bitch who although a little unsettled at first, she soon settled and was a dream to go over. Tall and finely built throughout she has a feminine head with a flat skull, almond shaped eyes and her ears are erect and highly mobile. Good length of neck leading down to her steep shoulders ang long straight legs. Level back with her ribcage long and flat leading to her short loin. Her rear has long muscular second thighs and no great angulation. She moved so well in the big ring with a typical suspended trotting action, hovering slightly before putting her foot down and with good length to her stride. 

My reserve best puppy in show was the Bearded Collie Orme Rose for Kilfinan owned by Mr A. Burscough & Ms R. Evans. Beautifully presented bitch of typical proportions. Her head was in proportion to her size with a broad, flat and square skull. Her eyes are set widely apart and give a soft, affectionate expression and she has medium sized, drooping ears. Her shoulders slope well back and she has ample bone to her straight legs with her feet oval and well padded. Ample depth of body with her ribs well sprung and her back level. Well bent stifles to her muscular rear with hocks low. On the move she covered the ground with long reaching strides with minimal effort. 

My best veteran in show was the Shetland Sheepdog Balidorn Golden Amber ShCEx owned by Mr W & Mrs C Rosslyn. A female of very good quality with an excellent temperament. She shows a pleasing head and expression, with a good mouth, dark eyes, and well placed ears that remain alert. She has a lovely reach of neck flowing into well laid shoulders, and she is well balanced throughout with correct angles and proportions, though a touch longer in loin. She stands on ample bone with tight, tidy feet, has good depth of brisket and fore chest, and carries a firm back leading into a well molded croup and correct tail set. Her hindquarters are well developed and complement her overall structure. Sound moving both coming and going, she displays a lovely side gait with good reach and drive. Presented in good coat and condition.

My reserve best veteran in show was the Lhasa Apso Timazinti’s Peppeermint at Frenchlands JW ShCM ShCEX VW owned by Mr E. & Mrs E.J. & Miss L Schuckardt. Well balanced dog who at 11 years was not showing his age. He has a beautiful head with the classic Apso expression, correctly shaped with dark, appealing eyes, good muzzle length, a black nose, and well proportioned jaw and chin. Arched neck and a sound, well constructed front. He shows excellent chest development and ribbing, a strong loin, and a firm, level topline with a high tail set carried confidently over his back. His rear is well angulated and matches his front in strength and proportion. He was free flowing and purposeful on the move with great drive from his rear.