Cheltenham & District Canine Society

Cheltenham & District Canine Society 22.02.26.

Judge Mr R.J. Gunn.

Basset Fauve De Bretagne:

Special Yearling Entries: 2.

1st Rangali Anna with Shimmeree (Mrs C & Miss M Hills).

Young bitch presented in a harsh coat and excellent muscle. Her head has a moderately domed skull with dark oval eyes and her ears set on a level with her eyes. Well made in her front with her shoulders sloping her breast bone prominent and her forelegs straight. Deep in her chest with her ribs well rounded and extending well back. Well bent stifles to her rear with her hocks strong all of which complimented her front well. On the move she kept a good topline and covered the ground with a quick, striding action. R.B.O.B & B.P.I.B.

2nd Revenite Sergeant Wilson for Rangali (Miss M & Mrs H Allenby).

Handsome dog well balanced throughout his outline and presented in good coat. Masculine head of good proportions with correct eye and ear placements all carried well by his muscular, short neck. Correct in his front with ample bone and shoulders sloping. Level topline to his body with his chest deep and his loin muscular and short. Correct rear with strong muscle and stifles well bent. He moved with good length to his strides.

Limit Entries: 3 Absentees: 1

1st Rangali Yum Nut (Mrs J & Mrs A Hayes).

Well balanced dog so full of type, presented in a harsh coat and in good muscular condition. Masculine head of medium length with a slightly domed skull, dark oval eyes and his ears of good length set on a level with his eyes. Short neck leading to his sloping shoulders with good return of upper arm and his legs straight with nice tight feet. His chest is deep with a slight crook to his front and his ribs well rounded and extending well back. Muscular, well bent stifles to his rear and standing well on his strong hocks. On the move he kept a level topline, carrying his tail up like a sickle and he covered the ground quickly, striding well around the ring. B.O.B.

2nd Rangali Heihei (Miss M & Mrs H Allenby).

Beautifull bitch of correct size, well balanced in her outline and again presented in good coat. Feminine in her head of good proportions with a good strong underjaw and correct eye and ear placements. Well-made front with shoulders sloping and nice tight feet. Ample depth to her chest with her ribs well rounded and extending well back. Her rear compliments her front well with her stifles well bent and muscular. She moved with a quick, effortless striding action around the ring.

Basset Griffon Vendeen (Grand):

Special Yearling Entries: 2 Absentees: 1.

1st Tiara Dusza Lesna at Arapelo (Imp Pol) (Ms K A Bayliss).

Well balanced bitch of medium height. Feminine head with intelligent expression from her large dark, oval eyes, good length of muzzle and her ears set on low. Well laid back, clean shoulders with well boned legs and large feet. Her body is deep with her ribs moderately rounded and extending well back. Moderate angles to her rear with good bone and strong muscles. On the move she had good reach and drive. B.O.B. & B.P.I.B.

Basset Griffon Vendeen (Petit):

Special Yearling Entries: 1.

1st Beaujons Sophie avec Braego (Mr P W Osbourne)

Young bitch well balanced throughout. Correct in her head with a slightly domed skull, low set ears and dark oval eyes. Strong neck leading down to her well laid-back shoulders with good return of upper arms. Ample depth to her body and a level topline. Muscular rear with well defined second thighs. She moved well with good reach and drive around the ring. B.P.I.B.

Limit entries 4.

1st Maudaxi Rebel Diamonds (Mr P & Mrs D Reid)

Feminine bitch of correct proportions and presented in good harsh coat. Moderate length to her slightly domed skull with a well-defined stop, correct eyes and good strong underjaw all carried well by her long neck. Nice clean, front with well laid-back shoulders and good bone to her forelegs. Prominent sternum to her body with her ribs moderately rounded and extending well back. Good strong rear with good bend of stifle and strong hocks. On the move she covered the ground well with a free action, showing true movement coming and going. B.O.B.

2nd Cynetkoy's Pua (Mr S D & Mrs A S Watson & Kenna)

Well presented bitch of nice size. Correct in her head and eye with a good front assembly. Good depth to her body with her topline strong and leading to her muscular rear with her hocks strong and her angles complimenting her front. She moved well around the ring.

3rd Overbecks Esme Shelby at Roxastan (Mrs R Townsend)

4th Cynetkoy Charlie Brown (Mr S D & Mrs A S Watson & Kenna)

Open entries 4 absentees 1

1st Afterglow Curtain Call avec Roxastan (Mrs R Townsend)

Masculine dog presented in excellent coat and well balanced throughout. His head has large, dark expressive set correctly on his head of moderate length. Good length of neck down to his correct front with clean shoulders which are well laid back and with well boned straight forelegs. Moderately well-rounded ribs reaching elbows and his back strong and level. His rear is muscular and compliments his front well. He moved well showing good reach and drive around the ring. R.B.O.B.

2nd Cynetkoy Winter Romance (Mr S D & Mrs A S Watson & Kenna)

Well made bitch of correct proportions and presented in good coat. Feminine head with correct eyes and ears carried well by her neck. Good front and rear assembly all fitting well around her body of correct proportions. She moved well around the ring.

3rd Beaujons Wayne Sleep with Braego (Mr P W Osbourne)

Basset Hound:

Special Yearling Entries: 3 Absentees: 1.

1st Beckshounds Bronco Billy (Mrs J Beckett)

Loved this tri colour dog so full of breed type and with no exaggeration. Typical in his head with his skull domed and nearly parallel head planes. Correct well set lozenge shaped dark eyes giving good expression and well-set ears reaching just passed the end of his muzzle and all carried well by his muscular neck of good length. Prominent breast bone to his fore chest giving him a crook with his shoulders well laid back and his well-boned forelegs supporting his front perfectly. His body is deep with his ribs well rounded and he has adequate ground clearance. His rear appears spherical with his thighs muscular, well bent stifles and he stands well on his rear legs. On the move he carried his tail up, covering the ground with an effortless action showing good reach and drive. B.O.B. and Hound Group 3rd.

2nd Chique to Chique A Story with A Tail for Longmynd (Mrs H Bailey)

Beautiful tan and white bitch who is so well balanced throughout with nothing exaggerated. Loved her head which is correctly proportioned and has beautiful expression from her lozenge shaped eyes. Well made front with shoulders well laid, balancing return of upper arms and her well boned forelegs supporting her crook front perfectly. Ample depth and width of body with her ribs extending well back to her muscular loin. Complimenting rear assembly with her stifles well bent and muscular. She moved well around the ring with an effortless action and she was true coming and going.

 Limit Entries: 2 Absentees: 1.

1st Nelgus Golden Nugget (Mrs C Allchorne)

Well balanced white and tan dog who is full of quality. Masculine head with a domed skull, correct lozenge shaped eyes and low set long ears. Well made in his front with his shoulders well laid back, ample bone and his legs supporting his body well. His chest is deep with his ribs well rounded extending well back and his back broad and level. Muscular rear with his stifles well bent and strong hocks. He moved well with a smooth, effortless gait around the ring.

Open 4 Entries 4 absentees 2.

1st Nelgus Thyme Flies ShCEX (Mrs C Allchorne)

Handsome red and white dog so full of breed type. Masculine head with a domed skull, almost equal length and nearly parallel nose to stop, stop to occiput. Long, low set ears and well-set eyes giving a clam expression. Well laid-back shoulders to his front with his breast bone prominent and his well-boned forelegs supporting him perfectly. Ample depth to his body with good ground clearance and his ribs extending well back. Well bent stifles to his rear with his thighs muscular and he standing well on his rear legs. He moved effortlessly around the ring showing both reach and drive. R.B.O.B.

2nd Longmynd Cedric Smartson by Bromp (Mrs H Bailey)

Tri colour dog who is full of breed type with nothing exaggerated. Masculine head with typical proportions, dark lozenge shaped eyes and low set long ears all carried well by his muscular long neck. Well made in his front with his rear complimenting it perfectly and his body has ample depth and width. On the move he was true coming and going covering the ground with ease.

Norwegian Elkhound:

Special Yearling Entries: 0.

Limit Entries 1.

1st Norvin Krackjen (Mr N Cuss)

A well-made dog with a balanced, square outline. His head is a correct wedge shape, broad between his erect ears and tapering cleanly to give a friendly, alert expression from his oval eyes. He carries a rich ruff on a strong neck that flows into a well-constructed front, with sloping shoulders and elbows set neatly in. His body is short, sturdy, and deep through the ribs, which are well sprung. His rear is powerful, with firm, strong legs and a good bend of stifle. His tail is set high and carried tightly curled over his back. On the move he shows an agile, effortless gait, with his legs converging cleanly as he gains speed. B.O.B.

Open Entries 1.

1st Norvin Orkla (Mr N Cuss)

Masculine squarely built dog presented in good coat. He has a wedge-shaped head with neat high set erect ears and medium sized oval eyes. Correct front with sloping shoulders, straight fore legs and nice small oval feet. Good depth of chest with his ribs well curved. Muscular rear with a definite bend to his stifles and standing true on his hind legs. He moved well with an effortless gait around the ring. R.B.O.B.

A.V. Imported Breed Register Hound:

Open dog Entries 1.

1st Bel Ch Vegas Des Vallees Longeronnaises Multi Jch, Breed: Basset Bleu De Gascogne (Mrs A Gombas-Juhasz)

Powerfully built dog with an unmistakably aristocratic presence. Correctly proportioned head wedge‑shaped with a gently domed skull and oval eyes gave him a soft, almost melancholy expression. He has a well-constructed front, with strong muscle and well-laid shoulders. His body was balanced and robust, with well-sprung ribs, a deep chest, and a firm, level topline. His rear has strong muscle, well-bent stifles, and solid hocks. On the move he covered the ground with purpose and drive, maintaining his outline effortlessly around the ring.

Open bitch Entries 1.

1st Rom/bel Ch Venise Des Vallees Longeronnaises Hun/int Jch, Breed: Basset Bleu De Gascogne (Mrs A Gombas-Juhasz)

Well made beautiful bitch who was very settled on the day. Wedge shaped head with a domed skull, dark oval eyes and well-set long ears that curl inwards. Long, slightly arched neck leads down to her well-made front with a prominent fore chest and ample bone to her legs. Deep in her chest reaching her elbows with ample ribbing leading to her short, slightly arched muscular loin. She stands parallel on her hind legs with her stifles slightly bent and good strong oval feet. She moved well with a balanced gait with plenty of drive from her rear. B.O.B.

A.V.N.S.C. Hound:

Puppy Entries 4 Absentees 3.

1st Heart & Soul Jp Northern Dancer at Classicus (Imp Jpn), Breed: Saluki (Mrs M E Sanders Parker)

Well balanced dog giving the appearance of grace and symmetry in his outline. Masculine head with oval shaped dark eyes and long, correctly set ears all carried well by his muscular neck of good length. Well-made front with his shoulders sloping, long straight legs and strong pasterns. Ample depth and width of brisket, tucking up nicely to his loin of sufficient length. Moderate angulation to his rear and well-developed thighs. On the move he covered the ground with a smooth and effortless action. B.P.I.B. and 1st in the hound puppy group.

Special Yearling Entries 7 Absentees 3.

1st Golddragon Bubble Bounce Into Zushkhan (Imp Esp), Breed: Afghan Hound (Ms C & Mrs V Gunn & Cannon).

Young shaded masked gold bitch who is well balanced throughout and is maturing nicely. Feminine head with good underjaw, dark triangular eyes and low set ears all carried proudly on her muscular neck of good length. Well laid-back shoulders to her front with balancing return of upper arms and good strong pasterns. Ample depth of chest with well sprung ribs and a muscular short loin. Muscular rear with her stifles well bent and her hocks well let down. On the move she covered the ground well with good reach and drive.

2nd Heart and Soul Jp Nashwa Classicus (Imp Jpn), Breed: Saluki (Mrs M E Sanders Parker)

Beautiful bitch who presents such a gracefully balanced outline combined with muscular power. Feminine head of typical proportions with beautiful dark oval eyes. Muscular neck of good length leads down to her well-made front with her sloping shoulders set well back and sufficient width in front. Ample width and depth to her body with good cut up to her loin. Powerful rear quarters with her stifles moderately bent and her thighs well developed. On the move she covered the ground with a light, lifting action with good reach and drive.

3rd Haziannes Knights Crusader, Breed: Irish Wolfhound (Miss M Bell-Ashe)

4th Savuka Shakira, Breed: Saluki (Ms N & Mr B Warner & Hetherington)

Limit Entries 3 Absentees 2.

1st Willow (Imp Esp), Breed: Ibizan Hound (Mrs M Nicholls)

Well balanced rough coated bitch well presented and handled. Feminine head of good length with good expression from her almond shaped eyes and carried well on her muscular neck. Good front with steep shoulders and straight legs of good length. Her back is level with slight slope to her rear and she has a long, flat ribcage which tucks up nicely to her loin. Good strong rear assembly with long second thighs. On the move she covered the ground well with a suspended trotting action.

Open Entries 5 Absentees 3.

1st Int/lux Ch Amal Salang Hey I'm The Star at Zushkhan VW (Imp Rus), Breed: Afghan Hound (Ms C & Mrs V Gunn & Cannon)

Immaculately presented bitch who is still showing like a youngster even at 11 years of age. Beautiful head with that aloof expression from her dark, triangular eyes and she carries her head proudly on her muscular, slightly arched neck of good length. Correct in her front with her shoulders well laid back and her elbows falling directly below her withers. Ample depth of chest reaching her elbows with her ribs well sprung and extending well back to her muscular short loin. Muscular rear with good length from hip to hock and with her stifles well bent. On the move she covered the ground with style having good reach in front and plenty of drive from her rear. B.O.B. and 2nd in the hound group.

2nd Ir/lux/bel Ch Justartee This Is Me JW Cjw25 Ir/bel/nld/dt/lux Jch, Breed: Basenji (Mrs J W Stratton)

Beautiful aristocratic bitch with fine bone throughout her well-balanced outline. Feminine head of correct proportions with beautiful dark obliquely set eyes and small erect ears. Good front with her muscular shoulders well laid and good length to her forearms . Ample depth of chest with her ribs well sprung leading to her muscular short loin. Muscular rear with moderately bent stifles and well let down hocks. On the move she was effortless covering the ground with long strides.

AV Hound Veteran Entries 13 Absentees 6:

1st Ch Nelgus Thyme Bomb JW ShCEx, Breed: Basset Hound (Mrs C Allchorne)

Stunning tri colour dog of nearly 13 years of age who is not exaggerated in any way and he just did not put a foot wrong. Masculine head with domed skull, of correct proportions with head planes almost level. Lozenge shaped eyes giving good expression with his ears set just below the line of his eyes and reaching the tip of his nose. Excellent front with his breast bone prominent and his legs falling directly under his body, supporting his front well. His shoulders are well laid back with his upper arms of same length and lying close to his ribs. His body has ample depth with his ribbing well rounded and extending well back. His rear is muscular with his stifles well bent and his hocks well let down. On the move he was true both front and back covering the ground with a smooth, powerful action. Pleased to award him Best Veteran Hound and later to see him win Best Veteran In Show.

2nd Int/lux Ch Amal Salang Hey I'm The Star at Zushkhan VW (Imp Rus), Breed: Afghan Hound (Ms C & Mrs V Gunn & Cannon)

3rd Ch Tokaji Moon over Miami with Mutoko JW ShCEx OSW, Breed: Basenji (Mrs P Nash)

4th Redcap Northern Lights over Alandobel VW, Breed: Beagle (Mr A & Miss A Keepence & Keyte)

5th Tokwe Ginvincible with Mutoko, Breed: Rhodesian Ridgeback (Mrs P Nash)

Hound Group:

1st Priorpark Pragmatist, Breed: Rhodesian Ridgeback (Mr G Dennis)

Loved this dog who has a symmetrical outline and was full of muscular power. Typical in his head with good length to his muzzle, round, bright eyes and high set ears. Good length of neck leading down to his clean, muscular front with sloping shoulders and straight forelegs. Deep in his chest with his ribs moderately well sprung, strong loin and powerful back with a clearly defined ridge and crowns of equal size. Muscular rear with a good turn of stifle and strong hocks. On the move he covered the ground with a free and active action. Pleased to see him go on to win Best In Show.

2nd Int/lux Ch Amal Salang Hey I'm The Star at Zushkhan VW (Imp Rus), Breed: Afghan Hound (Ms C & Mrs V Gunn & Cannon)

3rd Beckshounds Bronco Billy, Breed: Basset Hound (Mrs J Beckett)

4th Jacksondax Hornet Hurrah at Trisensara JW ShCEx OSW, Breed: Dachshund (Smooth-Haired) (Mr T & Mrs S Rycroft)

Well balanced dog of typical proportions throughout and with good ground clearance. Correct in his head with obliquely set almond shaped eye. Excellent front with his shoulders well laid and fitting well around his crook front with his breast bone prominent all supported well by his front legs. Ample depth of chest with his ribs extending well back to his muscular loin. Muscular rear with his rump broad and complimenting angles to his front. On the move he was true coming and going covering the ground with long, free flowing strides.

Hound Puppy Group:

1st Heart & Soul Jp Northern Dancer at Classicus (Imp Jpn), Breed: Saluki (Mrs M E Sanders Parker)

2nd Chique to Chique A Story with A Tail for Longmynd, Breed: Basset Hound (Mrs H Bailey)

3rd Summerview Lucy Locket, Breed: Dachshund (Min Long-Haired) (Mrs J & Mr P Phillips)

Immaculately presented bitch who is well balanced through. Typical in her head with an intelligent expression from her dark, almond eyes and carried well by her long neck. Well laid-back shoulders to her front with balancing return of upper arms and her forelegs supporting her body well giving a crook to her front. Ample depth and width to her chest leading to her strong, muscular rear with her lower thigh short and set at right angle to her upper thigh. On the move she was parallel coming and going and with ample reach and drive.

4th Riocife Moonology, Breed: Whippet (Mrs L Ryan)

Brindle bitch with an elegant outline, full of muscular power and standing over plenty of ground. Well made in her front and rear with ample depth of brisket, reaching her elbows. Well sprung ribs to her body and tucking up nicely to her muscular loin. On the move she covered the ground well with long easy strides and keeping her topline.