Otley Canine Society

I would like to thank the Officers and committee for inviting me to judge this very well run show and my stewards for keeping me on track. We were blessed with excellent weather, infact some of the exhibits struggled later in the day. The Hound group was full of quality and unfortunately some super exhibits went unplaced. 

Hound Group

G1 Ch Sobers Kendrick at Incitatus (Imp Ita), Breed: Greyhound (Mrs E A & Mr G A Bogart) - this super young greyhound certainly meets the required appearance. He is certainly upstanding, symmetrical in formation, long head, neck long clean and muscular, shoulders well laid back, on straight well boned forelegs, slight spring to his pasterns, deep chest, well sprung ribs, long back, muscular hindquarters. On the move he covers the ground with a free reaching action. Pleased to award him the hound group.

 G2 Foxhunt A Mark Left Behind (Imp Aust), Breed: Foxhound (Miss C & Miss B & Mr J & Mrs C Millward & Bryson & Bryson & Bryson) - 11 month old well balanced male, masculine head, flat skull, square muzzle, brown eye, long neck into well laid back shoulders, straight well boned forelegs standing on round feet, depth to his chest and well sprung ribs, powerful muscular hindquarters. He moved freely with good reach and drive. 

 G3 Ch/am Ch Klassic's Cloudside Walker (Imp Usa), Breed: Basenji (Mr P & Mrs S & Mr J Hallam & Kite & Gillespie) – red and white dog who is full of breed type, masculine head with an alert expression and good chiselling, enough length to his neck with the required slight curve. Straight forelegs with fine bone, shoulders well laid back, back short and level, On the move he covered the ground with ease.

G4 Hydebeck Dream to Love JW, Breed: Irish Wolfhound (Ms C L Pinkney) - loved the overall shape and balance of this young bitch, nothing overdone in any way. On the move she moves with an easy free motion and is true from all angles. Such a feminine balanced headed young bitch, dark eye, with small, well-set ears. Strong neck running into a well laid shoulder, plenty of forechest. Body is deep and well ribbed back, showing a correct topline and underline. Well-let-down rear with low hocks. In the group challenge she unfortunately suffered from the heat and just lacked that bit of drive on the move.

 Hound Puppy Group

G1 Jolihem Truly Scrumptious, Breed: Rhodesian Ridgeback (Miss H & Mr A Picton & Ince) - 8 month old bitch with a feminine balanced head with good width, strong muscular neck leading to well laid back shoulders, straight forelegs of good bone and tight feet, deep brisket, good strength to the loin, firm topline. On the move she was sound out and back and easy free moving side profile action. Lacked coat today but I could not deny her. 

 G2 Jenivons Time to Shine, Breed: Dachshund (Smooth-Haired) (Mrs J Jennings) - young dog who had a balanced outline which he maintained at all times, long muscular neck, well laid shoulders, prominent keel, good length to rib cage, good rear angulation, moved out well with good reach and drive and correct tail carriage.

G3 474 - Wentvalley Gosh He's Posh, Breed: Whippet (Mr G Rodgers) – up to size brindle dog, masculine head, muscular neck ample bone, still to fill through the front, moderate angulation front and rear, good tuck up to loin, covered the ground well on the move.  

G4 Corvin from Moonlight Fellows von Hundpoint (Imp Deu), Breed: Black and Tan Coonhound (Mrs J Williamson) - 10 month old dog, dark eye, good depth of chest with developing forechest, muscular neck, straight well boned forelegs, well laid back shoulder and good spring of ribs, good tail set and carriage, moved really well in profile but just needs to tighten in front.

 Reserve Best Of Breed

G1 Jolihem Truly Scrumptious, Breed: Rhodesian Ridgeback (Miss H & Mr A Picton & Ince)

G2 Madika Shine On JW, Breed: Beagle (Mrs S Arden) - young bitch that moved really well covering the ground and correct tail carriage. Loved her overall shape, feminine head with the kindest of expressions, straight forelegs, depth to her chest and well sprung ribs and level topline, muscular hindquarters and well bent stifles.

G3 Jenivon’s Secret Wish, Breed: Dachshund (Min Smooth-Haired) (Mrs J Jennings) - 18 month old bitch who moved soundly with good head and tail carriage. Super outline, head balanced and correct shape, long clean neck into well laid back shoulders, prominent keel, good ribbing, strong level topline and well turned stifles.

G4 Udalie Du Menuel Galopin (Imp Fra), Breed: Whippet (Miss R Kerr) – curvy feminine brindle bitch, dark eye, would like more underjaw, long through the neck, enough bone, moderate angulation through the front, curved underline, strong loin, would like more strength behind on the move, but it held its shape in profile.

 A.V. Imported Breed Register Hound 

Puppy (2)

1ST Corvin from Moonlight Fellows von Hundpoint (Imp Deu) (Mrs J Williamson) Br:Black and Tan Coonhound - BP

2ND Caelestibleu Jean Luc (Mr A Middleton) Br:Basset Bleu De Gascogne – 11 month old dog who was not as foot perfect as class winner on the move, balanced throughout stacked with correct angulation front and rear, level topline and correct tail set.

 Special Yearling(2)

1ST Caelestibleu The One Where (Mr C Middleton) Br:Basset Bleu De Gascogne – very feminine headed bitch, with correct head shape, correct ear placement and shape, well laid back shoulders, deep chest and good spring of ribs, muscular hindquarters. Moved soundly from all angles.

 2ND Penner Lodge Melissa Officinalis at Celestiares (Imp Ita) (Mrs E & Mr Rs Randall) Br:Black and Tan Coonhound – young bitch who needs to body up to reach full potential. On the move she was not as foot perfect as the class winner but in profile she demonstrated good reach and drive.

Limit (1)

1ST Caelestibleu Suede Shoes (Mr C Middleton) Br:Basset Bleu De Gascogne – loved her overall shape with nothing overdone and she moved soundly from all angles, Feminine head of the correct shape, chest deep with long level back, strong and muscular hindquarters. RBAVIBR

Open (3,2)

1ST Rolenska Faith in You at Bondgate (Mrs J Stephenson) Br:Black and Tan Coonhound – loved the overall shape of this feminine headed bitch. Head balanced and in proportion, ears well set and of good length, strong neck and well laid back shoulder, deep chest with good spring of ribs. Another that moved really well in profile. BAVIBR

 2ND Rasteau De La Foret D'aurix avec Caelestibleu (Mr C Middleton) Br:Basset Bleu De Gascogne – dog with the correct wedge shaped head, wide nostrils, clean neck, well boned forelegs, chest deep with level back. Moved soundly with god reach and drive.

Basset Griffon Vendeen (Grand) 

Open (2,1)

1ST Ch Tioga Lautrec with Grandoreille (Ms D & Mrs B A Machent & Milton) – lemon and white dog who moved really well with good head and tail carriage, pleasing head and expression, dark eye and well-set ears of good length. well laid back shoulders, firm level topline which he maintained throughout. BOB

 Basset Griffon Vendeen (Petit) 

Open (2,1)

1ST Erylan Passiflore JW (Mrs D & Miss E Fairhurst & Mcaulay) - bitch with correct body proportions, kind expression, well boned forelegs, deep chest, shoulders well laid back, topline level, muscular hindquarters, good turn of stifle with hocks well let down. Coat rough and harsh to touch. Moved with drive. BOB.

Basset Hound 

Special Yearling (1)

1ST Nagyhegyi Pajkos Double or Nothings at Houndria (Imp Hun) (Ms D & Mr C Fekete & Pearce) – young bitch who moved well with good reach and drive holding her topline. Feminine balanced head with enough depth to her muzzle, fine ears with a good length, well boned with large padded feet, ideal length to the ribcage, strong back and loin.BOB

Limit (1)

1ST Nagyhegyi Pajkos Taylors of Harrogate (Imp Hun) (Ms D & Mr C Fekete & Pearce) - tri male, masculine domed head, deep muzzle and dark clean eyes and leathers of good length and texture. Enough boned standing on large well-padded feet, broad back, level topline. He has a good depth of chest with just enough ground clearance. Moved with good reach and drive. BOB

Beagle 

Puppy (2)

1ST Blunderhall Gunpowder Guy (Ms S Hardisty) – 9 month old dog who presented a pleasing shape stacked and moved with good reach and drive and correct tail carriage. Head balanced and moderately wide, appealing expression, enough lentgh to his neck, well laid back shoulders, straight forelegs, level topline and muscular hindquarters. BOB and BP

2ND Poppyville Forever Dancing to Sanbryvale's (Mrs S. L Smith) – one I had just recently but today gave his handler a really hard time. 11 month old dog who has a balanced head, good length ears, enough length to his neck, deep chest with well sprung ribs and level topline. On the move when he eventually settled he moved with good reach and drive.  

Special Yearling (1)

1ST Madika Shine On JW (Mrs S Arden) –RBOB

Limit (2)

1ST Vigor Luscious for Sandbryvale's (Mrs S. L Smith) – another I had judged recently, feminine head, angulation good front and rear, straight forelegs, deep chest and level tolpine. In profile she moved well but coming she moved slightly wider in front than I would like.

 2ND Bjornhagen Thor (Mr S M & Mrs K M B Lovatt) – dog who was slightly longer in body than the first and not as foot perfect. Head was balanced, enough length to his neck, straight forelegs with strong pasterns, depth to his chest, level topline and correct tail set. 

Borzoi

Special Yearling (1)

1ST Stubbylee Boom Like That JW (Mr A, Mr N & Mrs E Dawson) - 14 month old dog, who was of typical shape and balance. Head long and lean, dark eyes with keen expression, neck long and well muscled, straight forelegs with well laid back shoulders, depth to his brisket, and ribbed back. Clean croup and well formed quarters with clean angulation. Free flowing on the move. BOB

 Limit (3)

1ST Stubbylee at Sunrise JW (Mr A, Mr N & Mrs E Dawson) – bitch who presents a balanced picture stalked, she has enough bone, head balanced with dark eye and correctly set ears, straight forelegs, excellent pasterns and feet, chest is deep with well-constructed and angulated hindquarters. She moved well with reach and drive but just loses her topline. RBOB

2ND Everwyck Caladria at Enolam (Ms A V Conroy) – bitch shown in excellent coat and condition, very feminine well balanced head of the correct proportions. Deep chest with narrow ribs, stifles well angulated, moved well holding her topline. Would prefer tighter elbows.

3RD Stubbylee Black Silk (Mrs R Jackson)

Irish Wolfhound 

Puppy(1)

1ST Aquila De La Constellation D'irka avec Critaylor (Mrs C Taylor) – 11 months old bitch who moved soundly from all angles. Head long, dark eyes, long strong muscular neck, straight forelegs sloping shoulders, deep chest muscular hindquarters with good bend of stifle. BP

Limit(3,2)

1ST Rixymanor Major (Mrs L M Mcnulty) – young dog who had more condition than the second and was more together on the move. Masculine long head, neck long and muscular, chest deep long back with muscular hindquarters and hocks well let down. Moved freely and true from all angles. RBOB 

 2ND Conmeryl Joshua Jopp (Miss J M Littlefair) – dog lacked the coat and condition of the first, moved well in profile but would prefer slightly cleaner front movement. Depth to his chest, muscular laid back shoulders, straight forelegs, loin arched.

Open (1)

1ST Hydebeck Dream to Love JW (Ms C L Pinkney) –BOB & GP4 

Saluki 

Limit (2,1)

1ST Gayledale Typhoon of Artemis (Mrs G Dugdale) - very feminine bitch with straight front, shoulders sloping and well laid back, brisket long and deep with enough spring of rib, curvy underline, feet of moderate length and toes long, enough turn of stifle and hocks well let down. Moved around the ring with an effortless free flowing action. BOB

Open (1)

 1ST Caryna Manantena at Backtor (Mrs L Ward) – dog just into veteran, good bone, straight forelegs, long muscular neck into shoulders well laid back, deep chest and well sprung ribs, head balanced and correct ear set just lacked the body condition of the first and lacked drive on the move. RBOB

A.V. Hound 

A.V. Hound – Puppy (8,2)

Entries: 8 Absentees: 6

1ST Crosscop Deja Boo at Dawnsafon (Miss E N Melluish), whippet – elegant fawn 10 month old dog, still to develop his masculinity, needs to strengthen through his pasterns, enough bone for his age. I would prefer more front angulation, enough depth of brisket, flowing tuck-up. Moved ok but tail carriage needs to settle.  

 2ND Jolihem Truly Scrumptious (Miss H & Mr A Picton & Ince), Rhodesian Ridgeback  

 A.V. Hound - Special Yearling (7,3)

1ST Ch Sobers Kendrick at Incitatus (Imp Ita) (Mrs E A & Mr G A Bogart), Greyhound

2ND Cloudside Prince of Light JW (Mr & Mrs J Kidd), Afghan – young dog who did not help his handler in any way today, masculine head and slight stop, strong neck, straight forelegs, ribcage still needs to spring, presented in lovely coat and condition. 

3RD Tony Chocolonely (Mrs K Lee-A-Ping)

Limit (6,3)

1ST Gayledale Hurricane of Hera (Mrs G Dugdale), Saluki - feminine bitch with straight forelegs, shoulders sloping and well laid back, brisket long and deep with enough spring of rib, good turn of stifle and hocks well let down. Moved well with a flowing action.

 2ND Udalie Du Menuel Galopin (Imp Fra) (Miss R Kerr), 

3RD Flerrow Rydings Romances (Mrs S R Hope), Whippet

A.V. Hound – Veteran (12,9)

1ST Ch Tioga Lautrec with Grandoreille (Ms D & Mrs B A Machent & Milton), Basset Griffon Vendeen (Grand)

2ND Ottaryx Quinevere VW (Mr D & Mrs S Porter).Otterhound – bitch presented in a super jacket. Her head was so typical with a gentle expression, large nose with big nostrils, well set ears with great length and the desired roll, good length to her neck, well boned legs and large feet. Ribs well back, good hindquarters with a moderate turn of stifle and moved out effortlessly.

3RD Supeta's Show and Tell Astrazone (Mrs C G & Miss B Myers & Pilkington)

Brittany 

Puppy(1)

1ST Patouche Amaretto (Mr M & Mrs M & Miss S Samardzija & Samardzija & Ryan) – 11 month old dog who had a balanced head in the correct proportions, clean neck, straight forelegs, correct tail set. Moved true with short brisk stride. RBOB & BP

Limit (2)

1ST Patouche Amaretto (Mr M & Mrs M & Miss S Samardzija & Samardzija & Ryan) 

 2ND Patouche Lambert (Mr & Mrs M Samardzija) – b/w dog not as true on the move as the first and longer on leg, masculine head, depth to his chest, well rounded ribcage and angulation good front and rear.

Open (1)

1ST Sh Ch Bonapartist Pickpocket (Mrs L & Mrs J Graham & Yarrow) – o/w dog loved his overall shape square and cobby, head of correct proportions with high set ears. Deep chest and rib cage well rounded, thighs broad and muscular. Moved typically for the breed holding his topline. BOB

 German Shorthaired Pointer 

Puppy (2)

1ST De Lombardie Spirit of Barleyarch (Imp Can) (Mrs S Harris) – 8 month old dog who just demands your attention, loved his overall shape and balance both on the move and stacked, angulation correct at both ends, deep chest with well sprung ribs, short back. Moved with good reach and drive. RBOB & BP

2ND Jomeel Quicksilver (Mr M A & Ms C Staley) – 10 month old dog who was not the shape of the first as he was slightly longer on leg, shown in muscular condition, head balanced, muscular neck, well sprung ribs. On the moved he wasn’t settled today. 

Special Yearling (4,2)

1ST De Lombardie Spirit of Barleyarch (Imp Can) (Mrs S Harris)

 2ND Desjiem Rebel Rebel JW (ai) (Ms A & Mr C Brown & Filby) – bitch who was not as co-ordinated on the move as the first, feminine well balanced head, short back, really liked her overall shape and balance, correct tail set which she used well on the move.

Open (3,2)

1ST Sh Ch Winterwell Iggy Inch JW (Miss A Bowler) – dog who I have judged before, he has a masculine head, presenting a balanced outline both stacked where he stood over plenty of ground and on the move where he moved with good reach and drive. Head of correct proportions, good length of neck into well laid back shoulders, angulation correct front and rear, straight forelegs, deep chest with well sprung ribs, level back, broad hips and good turn of stifle. BOB

2ND Winterwell Stoney Trail (Mrs A & Mr S Jowsey) – bitch with a feminine balanced head and kind expression straight forelegs, good length of neck into well laid back shoulders, depth to her chest, strong short loin, moved well in profile but would like more width behind and higher tail carriage. Just lacked the overall shape and balance of the first.

Retriever (Chesapeake Bay) 

Puppy (1)

1ST Glaneils Enjoy The Silence (Mr D N Rigby) – 11 month old dog, his head is balanced throughout, strong muscular neck, into well laid back shoulders, straight well boned forelegs, well sprung ribs and short coupled, hindquarters well muscled and enough turn of stifle. His coat was oily and thick. On the move he gave his handler a hard time but when settled he moved true from all angles. RBOB & BP

 Special Yearling (1)

1ST Penrose Willpower (Miss C A Pont) – dog who wasn’t enjoying his time in the ring today, when he relaxed he presented a balanced outline, masculine balanced head, straight well boned forelegs and well sprung ribs. Coat of the correct texture. 

Open (1)

1ST Sh Ch Oakmarsh Dancing Diva VW (Miss C A Pont) – this young looking ten year old certainly has lost none of her quality, overall a balanced picture with angulation correct front and rear, she has a feminine balanced head, straight forelegs, deep chest and well sprung ribs. Her coat was oily and thick. On the move she moved with purpose true from all angles. BOB

Spaniel (Clumber) 

Puppy (1)

1ST Vanitonia Spectre of Whitbraith (Miss E G & Mrs G M Dronsfield) – 9 month old dog with enough bone and substance, masculine head with clean eyes, strong neck and well placed shoulders, well ribbed body and strong topline, broad well developed hindquarters and strong hocks, presented in abundant coat and featherings, on the move he went effortlessly around the ring with good head carriage. BOB & BP

Limit (2,1)

1ST Beskerby Flora Finching JW (Mr R I & Miss M Dawson) – bitch with the correct head shape, stacked she is a bit wide in front but not on the move, good length neck, well placed shoulders, depth to her chest and well sprung ribs. Moved well with good reach and drive. RBOB

Spaniel (Field) 

Limit (3,2)

1ST Irisbel from Now On (Miss J & Ms R Hepburn & Laverick) - well-presented black dog with a high sheen coat, balanced head and kind expression, clean neck, well placed shoulders, straight forelegs, lacked width in front, level topline of good length, good turn of stifle and well-let down hocks, moved well. BOB

2ND Nadavin Nusa at Sagala (Mr G & Mrs S Wood) – 3 year old bitch who lacked the overall shape of the first, dark eye giving a soft & gentle expression, muscular neck, well laid back shoulders, deep chest, a gleaming black coat, no the beat head carriage on the move and just a little close behind going away. RBOB

Spaniel (Irish Water) 

Special Yearling (1)

1ST Curlyco Cosmic Girl (Imp Fin) (Mr J Roberts) - bitch with feminine head and dark eye, good length of neck, set into well placed shoulders. straight forelegs, depth to her chest and good spring rib. Moved well with drive. BOB