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Houndshow 2008 Critique

A wonderful entry of 145 dogs with a large number of quality hounds made for a memorable if sometimes thought provoking, tiring and humbling experience. My deepest thanks go to all the exhibitors, ringside supporters and my stewards for their support and enthusiasm throughout the day and to the Committee of the Hound Association for their invitation, hospitality and support in their arrangements for the day.

Puppy Dog 9 Entries 2 Absent

1. Ms K Barret’s Stranwith Ebenezer

8 ½ month old, pleasing head with dark eye, strong neck set into correct shoulders, nice topline which he carried on the move, moved freely and correctly covering good ground easily

2. Mr T & Mrs J Rhodes & Mr R & Mrs J Spencer’s Gentom Renown

8 month old, well built youngster with good front construction, strong neck, good bend of stifle and powerful quarters, moved correctly and freely.

3. Mrs E Shannon’s Erewhon Dambuster

Junior Dog 4 Entries 2 Absent

1. Mrs S Rose’s Gentiehun Tain

12 month old, compact youngster, nice head and expression, ears carried well, good depth of chest, correct topline which he kept on the move, tight feet, moved well, presentation could be improved.

2. Miss S Taylor’s Kilbourne James Dene

12 month old, head stronger than 1, well balanced overall but will improve once his chest drops a bit more, moved freely but unfortunately flattened his topline on the move.

Yearling Dog 5 Entries 0 Absent

1. Miss MJ Girling’s Pyefleet Rollo

23 month old, super outline when standing, correct head shape, good front construction, correct spring of rib, nicely arched loin, adequate bend of stifle and good muscular condition meant that he moved freely, correctly and with drive.

2. Mr MJ & Mrs GM Peach’s Kilbourne Fire Chief

19 month old, pleasing head and expression with nice furnishings, carried well on a strong neck, well muscled quarters and low hocks led to a strong movement but just flattened his topline a little on the move.

3. Mr D & Mrs S Hawkins’ Kwaricott Asclepius

Special Beginners Dog 5 Entries 1 Absent

1. Mr D & Mrs S Hawkins’ Kwaricott Archimago

18 month old, striking dark dog, correct head and dark eye, nicely balanced overall, good feet, good muscle throughout, correct topline, strong quarters, good bend of stifle, moved correctly.

2.Mr & Mrs JA Johnson’s Claonaiglen Bruar

½ year old, compact, well muscled hound with correct bone and construction, masculine head, moved soundly but needs more drive.

3. Mr D & Mrs S Hawkins’ Kwaricott Asclepius

Post Graduate Dog 15 Entries 4 Absent

1. Dr S & Mrs H Helps’ Greyfriars Gille of Beardswood

year old, nicely balanced overall, masculine head with dark eyes, strong neck set into good shoulders and front, good feet, well muscled, well arched loin and strong muscled quarters ensured powerful ground covering movement.

2. Mr AJ & Mrs RW Sharp’s Ashtonbrook Heracles

4 year old, quality hound with correct head and expression, good depth of chest, good construction at front and in quarters coupled with a good topline which stayed on the move made for a well balanced hound.

3. Mrs SM Piggott’s Greyzicon Blythe Spirit

Limit Dog 12 Entries 2 Absent

1. Mrs Gilhooley & Miss JM Morrissey’s Lord Seafield of Hartvalley

2 ½ year old, well balanced hound of good quality, pleasing head and expression, tight feet, good bone and coat, well muscled and constructed quarters ensured easy and free movement.

2. Mrs G Pink’s Greyhawks Romanie Rom Sh.CM

4 year old, masculine head with lovely dark eye, good feet, well sloped shoulders, deep chest, nice fall away to well muscled quarters and low set hocks, competed hard on movement with 1

3. Miss V Lucas & Mr C Dargonne’s Packway Aconcagua

Open Dog 8 Entries 1 Absent

1. Mrs J Bond’s Ch Regalflight Stormbird CC

4 year old, a typical “old fashioned” hound, full of maturity, character and quality, pleasing head, strong neck, good shoulder placement, well balanced body with well arched loin and muscular wide quarters ensured a free and easy flowing movement covering lots of ground with every stride.

2. Dr S & Mrs H Helps’ Ch Beardswood Marmion RCC

4 year old, another quality mature dog, nice expression, good front with forechest, correct feet, good spring of rib, topline remained while on the move, quarters strong with good muscle tone, moved strongly and well and challenged 1 hard.

3. Mr MJ & Mrs GM Peach’s Ch Greyflax The Mighty Quinn to Kilbourne MAF

Special Coursing Dog 6 Entries 1 Absent

1. Dr S & Mrs H Helps’ Ch Beardswood Marmion

4 year old, another quality mature dog, nice expression, good front with forechest, correct feet, good spring of rib, topline remained while on the move, quarters strong with good muscle tone, moved strongly and well.

2. Miss V Lucas & Mr C Dargonne’s Packway Aconcagua

3 year old, slightly lighter built than 1, well constructed and in good muscular condition, good tight feet, strong chest, well made quarters, moved cleanly and with drive.

3. Mr D & Mrs S Hawkins’ Kwaricott Archimago

Special Veteran Dog/Bitch 5 Entries 1 Absent

1. Mrs E Shannon’s Lealla Is Fearr

7 ½ year old bitch, feminine head with good furnishings, nice outline standing, good feet, correct coat, good body condition with nice muscle tone for her age, moved easily and with a good action.

2. Miss RJ Kermack’s Beardswood Lustre

7 ½ year old bitch, nice quality hound in good coat, head not quite as feminine as 1, well constructed front and chest with good depth, in fit condition and with strong quarters, moved well

Mrs MP Churchill’s Lealla Isauld

Puppy Bitch 13 Entries 4 Absent

1. Mr T & Mrs J Rhodes & Mr DJ Morton’s Gentom Rorke’s Driftress BP

8 month old, super head, feminine, lovely expression and dark eye, nice front, good feet, well balanced body with good tuck, well set quarters with good tail set, moved nicely with a free striding action.

2. Mr DA & Mrs JC Gilhooly’s Freyja at Nobys

7 month old, another nice feminine head and expression, slightly bigger built than 1 but well balanced, good feet, nice coat, good bend of stifle and low hocks, tail well set and carried low on the move, just lost out to 1 on ease of movement.

3. Mr MJ & Mrs GM Peach’s Kilbourne Teine

Junior Bitch 13 Entries 3 Absent

1. Mr MJ & Mrs GM Peach’s Witch Way to Kilbourne

13 month old, nice outline standing, pretty head, dark eye, ears carried well, good depth, correct bone, feet good, well arched loin, adequate bend of stifle, moved well covering good ground holding a correct topline.

2. Mr B Mansall & Mrs J Duddell’s Canerikie Coco Chanel

17 month old, very shapely with typical outline, feminine head, nice soft expression, of slightly lighter build than 1 but still well put together, strong quarters, good muscular thighs, moved nicely

3. Mr R & Mr RO Longstaff’s Nengirith Morwenna

Yearling Bitch 4 Entries 0 Absent

1. Miss MJ Girling’s Pyefleet Rokesby

23 month old, feminine version of litter brother who won yearling dog, nice head, good front, good depth of brisket, well muscled over the loin and quarters, nice balance overall, moved with drive and looked like a dog to made to do a job.

2. Dr S & Mrs H Helps’ Beardswood Octavia

20 month old, of nice type, good head, deep chest, well arched loin into good bend of stifle, good feet, correct coat, little bit straighter behind than 1 but still moved freely and easily.

3. Mr & Mrs S Finnigan’s Kwarricott Andromeda

Special Beginners Bitch 5 Entries 3 Absent

1. Mrs L Vayro’s Brackenland Tanis

2 year old, pretty little bitch with super head and expression, nice ears, tight feet, correct bone, good shoulders, strong quarters, good tail set, carried her tail well, kept topline on free and strong movement.

2. Mrs S Rose’s Killoeter Kyla

3 year old, nice front, pleasing head, ears carried well, good depth of chest, topline a little flat today, well muscled quarters, moved correctly, just didn’t show as well as 1 today.

Post Graduate Bitch 18 Entries 7 Absent

1. Mr & Mrs Faircloth & Dr S & Mrs H Helps’ Beardswood Niamh

3 year old, quality bitch, lovely outline, feminine head and expression with dark eye and nice furnishings, good front, tight feet, strong pasterns, deep chest, well arched loin, strong quarters, moved powerfully with easy action.

2. Mrs A Taylor’s Lyart Yea Verily

2 ½ year old, another nice bitch, bit smaller than 1, lovely head, nice ears well carried, correct front with good shoulders, good depth and a nice tuck, strong quarters and good muscle throughout ensured good steady strong movement.

3. Mr K Owen & Miss Z Brodie’s Marandike Ebonys Choice to Wolfscastle

Limit Bitch 20 Entries 6 Absent

1. Dr C & Dr E Cartmell’s Drawing Down the Moon to Cusidh RCC

3 year old, eye catching bitch of overall quality, feminine head with dark eye, nice ears, correct front construction with good bone, deep chest, correct topline falling nicely into strong, well muscled quarters, good length from hip to low set hocks, moved well at a good pace with drive

2. Mr MJ & Mrs GM Peach’s Pingleholl Ruby to Kilbourne

3 year old, lovely shape standing, nicely balanced, pretty head, dark eye, good feet, correct depth of chest, strong quarters and good topline meant that she moved freely with ease and challenged 1 hard

3. Mr G & Mrs NB Bailey’s Greyflax Molly Mandy

Open Bitch 11 Entries 4 Absent

1. Mr G & Mrs NB Bailey’s Ch Greyflax Waterloo Sunset CC, BOB

4 year old, mature bitch with great presence and quality, lovely head with dark expressive eyes, typical coat, well presented, correct front construction, good feet, deep chest with good spring of rib, correct topline, carried well on the move, powerful, well muscled quarters, moved soundly and with drive. Well deserved.

2. Mrs S Hird’s Ch Claonaiglen Albyn at Cloweswood

3 year old, stockier type to 1, strong neck led into good shoulders and a deep chest, good muscular tone, strong quarters, tail has good set and carried well on the move, moved soundly but without the ease of 1.

3. Miss CA Johnson’s Modhish Lilly Langtree

Special Coursing Bitch 12 Entries 1 Absent

1.Mr & Mrs J Faircloth & Dr S & Mrs H Helps’ Beardswood Niamh

3 year old, quality bitch, lovely outline, feminine head and expression with dark eye and nice furnishings, good front, tight feet, strong pasterns, deep chest, well arched loin, strong quarters, moved powerfully with easy action.

2. Miss V Lucas & Mr C Dargonne’s Sorisdale Mackechnie for Packway

7 year old, her condition belies her age, nice feminine head with alert expression, well balanced overall, strong, correct front, well sprung ribcage, powerful quarters with good muscle, moved easily and soundly,

3. Miss RJ Kermack’s Beardswood Lustre

 

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