Wath, West Melton & District Canine Society

Wath, West Moulton & District Canine Society, 28 February 2026

Thank you so much to the committee for their kind invitation to judge Hound breeds and the Hound Group at their open show. Whilst my own breeds are in the Pastoral Group, I have a passion for many of the Hound breeds and thoroughly enjoyed my day. Thank you so much to my 2 stewards for their hard work and keeping the ring running so smoothly and the exhibitors for their support on the day.

Rhodesian Ridgeback

P: (2) 1st Phillips’ Shakina Cotton Candy, 10-month-old red wheaten bitch. Lovely head with good width of flat skull, a well-defined stop and good muzzle. Good eye and well-set ears of medium size. Lovely outline with good length of neck, deep chest and level topline with slight arch over the loin. Well laid shoulder with enough return of upper arm with balanced hind angulation and well bent stifle. Lovely on the move. Best Puppy.

2nd Akers’ Carlincox Laters Taters, 8-month-old red wheaten bitch. A little finer in skull than the winner, but with good muzzle and lovely eye. Ears set high but a touch large at this time. Lovely neck and length of back with good angulation front and rear with straight front legs and well angulated rear. Balanced on the move.

PG: (6,3) 1st Akers’ Carlincox Knock Em Off JW, nearly 2-year-old red wheaten bitch. Lovely head, with skull and muzzle of equal length and good width of skull. Super eye and high-set ears of good size giving an alert expression. Lovely outline, with strong neck of good length, level back with good depth of chest. Well angulated front and rear with well set tail, and well arched toes. Balanced on the move, covering the ground with ease. Reserve Best of Breed.

2nd Phillips’ Shakina Bee Light In The Dark, 20-month-old red wheaten bitch. Super head on this girl with a flat, square skull and muzzle of equal length. Eye set well apart with high set ears carried close to the head. Good length of neck and back with good depth of chest and well sprung rib. Well laid shoulder but a touch steeper in upper arm and I would have preferred more bend of stifle. Balanced on the move.

3rd Nevison’s Bikquest Envy Blazingstar JW

O: (6,2) 1st Cox, Cox & Musgrave’s Carlincox Don’t Knock It JW, nearly 2-year-old red wheaten bitch and litter sister to the previous class winner, which may explain why my notes taken on the day were so very similar! Overall, she is very feminine and balanced with a lovely head with flat skull of good width, and good depth of muzzle. Eyes set well with high set ears of good size and shape giving an alert expression. Lovely outline with good length of neck and back with slight rise over the loin and gently sloping croup. Well laid-back shoulder and good return of upper arm, of equal length. Well arched, compact toes and straight forelegs. Well angulated rear with good bend of stifle and short rear pasterns. Powerful but effortless on the move. Best of Breed.

2nd Nevison’s Dabola Lola, 4-year-old red wheaten dog. Balanced head although I’d prefer a slightly stronger muzzle. Well set eye and ears and good width of skull. Good outline with a long neck, deep chest and level topline. Well laid shoulder but I’d prefer a touch more return of upper arm. Well angulated rear, although tail set a little high. Moved with ease.

Afghan Hound

P: No entries

J: (3,1) 1st Neilly & Moore’s Cloudside Whispering Angel, 17-month-old black bitch, just loved this young girl, there is so much to like. Head is long and clean without being narrow, with a flat skull and a strong muzzle of good width and equal in length to the skull, separated by a slight stop. Dark eye of good shape and set obliquely and low set ears carried close to the head. Super outline with no exaggeration with a long neck and level back, short loin and sloping croup. Chest is deep with moderate spring of rib. Angulation front and rear is superb with short rear pasterns, large feet and well arched toes. Coat developing nicely and is of good, fine texture. I loved watching her on the move, so effortless with head carried proudly and covering the ground so well. Delighted to award her not only this class and Best of Breed but also the Group. I believe this also gave her the final point for her Junior Warrant, well done and best of luck with her in the future.

2nd Moore’s Cloudside Black Hawk, 12-month-old black & tan dog from the same breeder, again with so much to like, I really was splitting hairs between these 2! Another with a super, typical square outline and balanced throughout. Very balanced head with a masculine expression. I preferred the eye shape on my winner, but they could so easily swap places. Reserve Best of Breed.

PG: 1st Neilly & Moore’s Cloudside Whispering Angel, as before

O: 1st Neilly & Moore’s Cloudside Whispering Angel, as before

Beagle

P: (2) 1st Coates’ Gladstyle Take That, 11-month-old tricolour dog with lots to like. Balanced head with skull of moderate width with a slight dome, well defined stop and a muzzle of equal length. Dark eyes set apart with low set ears of good length giving a soft expression. Well angulated front and rear with good length of neck and back with level topline and good depth of well sprung rib. Moved with reach and drive with tail carried erect. Best Puppy and Reserve Best of Breed.

2nd Smith’s Poppyville Forever Dancing to Sanbryvale’s, 6-month-old tan & white dog, with plenty of promise. Good head properties with skull and muzzle of equal length, low set ears and a kind eye. Good length of neck with good front angulation. A touch longer in loin, but topline is level and has good hind angulation with super bend of stifle.

J: (3) 1st Hardisty’s Blunderhall Jackson JW, 15-month-old tricolour dog. A lovely compact dog, just slightly longer than high. Masculine head with a slightly domed skull and good length of muzzle. Lovely dark eye, set well apart with low set ears just reaching the end of the nose. Firm neck of good length with a slight arch. Well laid shoulder and good return of upper arm with good bone and feet. Super outline with level back, good depth of chest and well sprung rib and short, firm loins. High set tail and well angulated rear. On the move was lovely going away and back and effortless in profile, keeping his topline well. Best of Breed.

2nd Dawson & Goodall’s Rundle Gambler, 13-month-old tan & white dog. A touch longer that the winner but has good leg to height ratios. Nice head with a well-shaped skull but slightly shorter in muzzle. Well set ears of good length and soft eye. Well laid-back shoulder but I’d prefer more return of upper arm which gave him a shorter stride on the move.

PG: (2,1) 1st Dawson & Goodall’s Rundle Gambler, as before

O: (1) 1st Coates’ Gladstyle Too Close To Call JW, 4-year-old tan & white bitch. Good head properties with skull and muzzle of equal length and a well-defined stop. Good eye and ear set. Good outline with a slightly arched neck and level back and short loin. Well laid shoulder but I’d prefer more return of upper arm and bend of stifle. Balanced in profile on the move, but a bit close in front.

Dachshund (Long-Haired)

PG: (2,1) 1st Paskins’ Delsaux Life Goes On at Kindeace, 18-month-old shaded red dog. Skull and muzzle of equal length and both slightly arched and tapering gradually, although I’d prefer a touch more fill in foreface. Lovely, almond eye set obliquely and high set ears. Long, slightly arched neck with a strong, level back. Good length to height proportions and good ground clearance. Well angulated front and rear and moved with drive keeping his topline well. Reserve Best of Breed.

O: (3,2) 1st Paskins’ Kindeace Texas Ranger ShCEx, 6-year-old red dog, with a clean, balanced head. Slightly arched skull of moderate width tapering to a muzzle of equal length and very gradual stop. Lovely eye set obliquely and well-set ears. Super neck and level back of good length with a slight rise over strong loin. Well-proportioned throughout. Lovely front and rear angulation with well arched toes. In super coat and condition, moved freely with reach and drive. Best of Breed.

Dachshund (Wire-Haired)

P: (3,2) 1st Osbourne’s Cloudside Xander Around Braego, 7-month-old wild boar dog with plenty to like. Well-proportioned throughout with good head properties and well-set eye of good size and shape. Ears are of good size and shape but I’d prefer them a touch higher set. Good outline with level back and good depth of chest. Super front angulation which allowed him to move with a good length of stride and plenty of drive from behind. Best Puppy.

PG: (2) 1st Sirrell’s Drakkina Dragon Song, 12-month-old wild boar bitch. Lots to like about this young girl, she has a feminine head of good size and shape with a slight arch to her skull which tapers gradually to a muzzle of equal length. Lovely dark eye, set obliquely and a slight stop. Long neck with well laid shoulder and good ground clearance. Super topline and well angulated rear. Moved with purpose, keeping her topline well. Reserve Best of Breed.

2nd Sirrell’s Hopewood Dream Come True, 17-month-old wild boar bitch. Lovely head properties with well set ears and slight arch to muzzle and skull. I preferred the eye shape on the winner. Good length of neck and back, but I preferred the length of leg of the winner. Move a touch close behind going away but moved well in profile.

O: (3,1) 1st Brierley’s Bramalodge Bonfire Heart at Tatze, 4-year-old wild boar bitch who was so lovely to go over. Well balanced, feminine head which tapers gradually and has the slight arch to both skull and muzzle. Lovely dark almond eye and well-set ears of good size and shape giving an alert expression. Her outline is super with a long neck flowing into well laid-back shoulder, a level back of good length and slight rise over the loin and gently sloping croup and low set tail. Super chest, well ribbed, with a good breastbone and good return of upper arm and super rear angulation. Lovely to watch on the move, with purpose and drive, keeping her topline well. Best of Breed and Group 3.

2nd Russell’s Collidach Russell Leeves, 3-year-old red dog. A close decision between these two. Super head of with skull of good shape and slightly arched muzzle which was a touch longer. I preferred the eye shape of the winner, but it is set correctly and his well-set ears give him an alert and masculine expression. Lovely outline with good neck and good length to height rations and ground clearance. Good angulation front and rear but I’d prefer a touch more length of upper arm. Moved well coming and going and kept his topline well.

Dachshund (Min Smooth-Haired)

P: (1) 1st Hutchings Teckeltowns Kelby Springs Into Collidach, 9-month-old shaded red bitch with lots to like. Super head with balance to skull and muzzle, and the required slight arch to both. Head tapering gently with a very gradual stop. Lovely almond eye set obliquely and well-set ears. Lovely outline with good length of neck and back. Super angulation front and rear with prominent breast bone and good spring of rib yet elbows close to the chest. Super on the move. Best Puppy, Reserve Best of Breed and Puppy Group 3. Best of luck with her in the future.

PG: (2) 1st Williams’ Novavida Summer Sunshine, 20-month-old chocolate & tan bitch. Nice head properties with muzzle and skull of equal length and both slightly arched, separated by a gradual stop. Eyes a touch rounder than I’d prefer but well-set ears. Enough neck and back of good length but a touch too deep in chest. Well laid shoulder and good return of upper arm but a touch shorter than ideal. Moved ok, but with a slightly roached topline.

2nd Sexton’s Casadesuenos Thalia Tynkastales, 2-year-old black & tan bitch. Skull and muzzle are of equal length, but I’d prefer more fill in foreface. Well set eyes and ears, but the eye is a touch fuller than I’d prefer. Good length of neck but I’d prefer more length of back and a more level topline. Well angulated front and rear but also a roached topline on the move.

O: (3) 1st Begg’s Riverbrue Wolfberry to Sumaric, 2-year-old shaded red dog. Masculine head and expression with a clean, gently tapering head, muzzle and skull of good shape and equal length with a well-set almond eye of good size and colour and well-set ears. Good outline and topline with well-proportioned length of neck and back. Super angulation front and rear with tight elbows and good feet which enabled him to move freely and with purpose and drive. Best of Breed.

2nd Russell, Price & Russell’s Teckeltown The Showman, 2-year-old red dog. Good head shape and proportions but a bit fuller in eye than the winner. Well laid shoulder and return of upper, but a touch shorter than ideal. Good depth of chest and length of leg. A little loose in front on the move.

Dachshund (Min Wire-Haired)

P: no entries

PG: (1)1st Fletcher’s Collidach Dusty Storm, 22-month-old wild boar dapple bitch. Lovely head of good shape and proportions, well set eye of good size and shape with well set ears. Balanced outline with well angulated front and rear, good feet and good ground clearance. Well ribbed and good topline. Lovely on the move with plenty drive. Reserve Best of Breed

O: (1) 2nd Price’s Collidach Thomas Tank JW, 22-month-old wild boar dog and brother to the previous winner so very similar comments apply. A masculine head of good proportions, with strong muzzle and underjaw. I preferred his eye to his sister, also set correctly with well set ears. Lovely outline and proportions, well angulated front and rear with good depth of chest and length of leg. Super on the move keeping his topline well. Best of Breed

Irish Wolfhound

P: no entries

O: (6,3) 1st Crosse’s Cairnstorm Lullaby, 15-month-old brindle bitch. I judged this girl last summer and she’s really come on well. She appealed for her overall outline. Super shape with a good length of strong neck and length of back with a gentle rise over loin. Lovely, balanced head with good width of skull, but not too much, lovely eye and neat ears. Well angulated front and rear with chest developing nicely. Balanced on the move keeping her topline well. Best of Breed

2nd Harris’ Jaguar Shark at Sullyenda, 3-year-old dark brindle dog. Lovely head of good proportions with super eye and expression. I preferred the overall outline of the winner, but he has good depth of chest and a well laid-back shoulder. I’d prefer a bit more return of upper arm and bend of stifle, but he was balanced on the move.

 3rd Harris’ Haziannes Knights Templar at Sullyenda

Basset Griffon Vendeen (Petit)

P: (2) 1st Watson & Kenna’s Cynetkoy Double Trouble, 9-month-old tricolour bitch, full of character. Lovely head with oval skull, slight domed with square muzzle, slightly shorter than skull and well-defined stop. Low set ears of good length and a bright, oval eye. Lovely proportions with long neck and level back of good length, super front and rear angulations with good depth of chest and level topline with high set tail. Good harsh coat and a lovely, steady mover with good reach. Pleased to award Best Puppy, Reserve Best of Breed and Puppy Group 4.

2nd Osbourne’s Beaujons Sophie Avec Braego, 7-month-old orange & white bitch. Lovely head of moderate width and good length. Dark oval eye, set wide and low set ears of good length. A little shorter in back and I preferred the front of the winner. Moved well.

O: (3) 1st Townsend’s Afterglow Curtain Call Avec Roxastan, 6-year-old white & sable dog I have judged before. Well-proportioned throughout with a lovely head and eye, slightly domed skull, low set ears, good stop and square muzzle and strong underjaw. Lovely front and rear angulation with a good depth of chest, short loin and good topline. Super bone and feet. In good coat and condition. A little unenthusiastic on the move but showed good reach and drive. Best of Breed.

2nd Watson & Kenna’s Cynetkoy Winter Romance, 5-year-old tricolour bitch, very happy in nature. Lovely head and expression. Moderate neck and good length of back, good depth of chest and level topline. Well laid shoulder but a bit steeper in upper arm and straighter in stifle. Not quite the reach in front as the winner.

3rd Osbourne’s Beaujons Wayne Sleep with Braego

AV Imported Register Hound

O: (2,1) 1st Simm’s Stonemartin Anlon at Ezhar (IKC) Azawakh, 6-year-old red & white dog. Clean, narrow head with flat skull and tapering muzzle of equal length. Good size eye. Ears a touch wide set. Of good length to height ratios, being taller than long with deep chest and good tuck up. Moderate and balanced angulation front and rear with plenty of leg. I’d prefer slightly tighter feet. Effortless on the move. Best Import Hound.

AVNSC Hound

P: (2) I really was torn between these two puppies, both lovely examples of their breeds.1st Sanders Parker’s Heart and Soul JP Nashwa Classicus (Imp Jpn), Saluki, 11-month-old cream bitch, who just ticks so many boxes. Skull of moderate width with a flat skull. Head of good length and tapering gradually to strong jaws. Lovely dark oval eye and well-set ears of good length and texture. Her expression is so typically aloof. Her outline is just lovely, full of grace with long neck, level back and slight arch over the loins. Angulation front and rear is moderate and in balance with straight front legs, supple pasterns and well-muscled. Loin is short and strong with a sloping croup and low set, well feathered tail. I loved watching her move, so effortless and graceful. Delighted to award her Best Puppy, Best of Breed, Puppy Group 1 and Group 4. I’m sure will have a bright future.

2nd Tress’ Treskha Veuve Clicquot, Norwegian Elkhound, just 6-month-old grey bitch. Super wedge head with good width of skull, well filled foreface of equal length to skull with a clean stop and good underjaw. Oval eye of good size and colour with high set ears. Lovely outline with compact body and medium neck. Lovely bone and feet with good angulation front and rear. Super topline and well-set tail carried correctly over the back. Very balanced on the move, with good length of stride.

J: 1st Sanders Parker’s Heart and Soul JP Northern Dancer at Classicus (Imp Jpn), Saluki, 11-month-old cream dog and litter brother to the previous winner and just as lovely! Lovely head, very clean with a flat skull and good length of muzzle with a gentle stop. Lovely eye and well-set ears. Super outline with great angles front and rear with good feet and well arched toes. Well-muscled hindquarters and loin. Lovely on the move. Reserve Best of Breed, pushing his sister hard.

AV Veteran Hound

V: (10,1) What a lovely class of veterans to choose from, a credit to you all. 1st Cox, Cox & Musgrave’s Ch Carlincox Pure Gold JW Sh CEx OSW, Rhodesian Ridgeback, 7-year-old bitch who was just lovely. Lovely head with flat skull of good width and strong muzzle of equal length. Lovely eye of good size and colour and well-set ears caried close head. Long neck and good length of level back with a strong loin, slightly arched. Deep chest and well sprung rib. Super angulation front and rear with good bend of stifle and compact feet. Lovely to watch on the move, balanced and covering the ground well. In super condition. Delighted to award her this class and see her later taking Best Veteran in Show, well done!

2nd Prince & Ballentine’s Westview Puddles, Greyhound, 7-year-old brindle bitch who caught my eye straight away for being so graceful and balanced. Long head with a flat skull, oval eye set obliquely and neat ears. Super outline with long neck flowing into well laid-back shoulders and moderate return of upper arm and good length of front pastern, good topline with slight arch over the loin and sloping croup. Balanced hind angulation with short rear pasterns. Super on the move, covering the ground with ease.

3rd Tress’ Ch Grasilva Little Rock Avec Gilkaro JW, Norwegian Elkhound, nearly 11-year-old dog

Hound Group

G1 Neilly & Moore’s Cloudside Whispering Angel, Afghan Hound

G2 Spademan, Mycroft, Morris & Waddell’s Crosscop California Barbie from Supeta JW, Whippet, 2-year-old fawn bitch. Long, clean head with a flat skull and good length of gently tapering muzzle. Lovely eye and neat ears. Super outline, with grace and power. Long, gently arched neck, well laid-back shoulder and good return of upper arm. Straight front and good pasterns and well arched toes. Good depth of chest with firm back and slight arch over well-muscled loin. Good rear angulation and short rear pasterns. Moved so easily with a good length of stride.

G3 Brierley’s Bramalodge Bonfire Heart at Tatze, Dachshund (Wire-Haired)

G4 Sanders Parker’s Heart and Soul JP Nashwa Classicus (Imp Jpn), Saluki

Hound Puppy Group

PG1 Sanders Parker’s Heart and Soul JP Nashwa Classicus (Imp Jpn), Saluki

PG2 Mycroft & Spademan’s Supetas Too Glam To Giva Damn, Whippet, 6-month-old fawn bitch, I loved this young girl, and she pushed the gorgeous Saluki all the way. Lovely head, long and slightly tapering from a flat skull through a muzzle of equal length. Super oval eye giving an alert expression. So graceful in outline and no exaggeration. Lovely flowing neck and good angulation front and rear. Chest developing well showing good depth and good spring of rib. Good loin with a slight arch and powerful hindquarters. Moved so effortlessly, completely in balance. Best of luck with her, I’m sure she’ll have a bright future.

PG3 Hutchings Teckeltowns Kelby Springs Into Collidach, Dachshund (Min Smooth-Haired)

PG4 Watson & Kenna’s Cynetkoy Double Trouble, Bassett Griffon Vendeen (Petit)

Judge Sophie Wray-Ramsden (Takhisis)