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Thank you to my excellent stewards. I thought there were a lot of quality bitches. Good feet are important in a working hound but
there has been little improvement since I last judged and toplines need watching as they are getting rather flat. OveralI I had an
enjoyable day going over the hounds.
DOGS
PUPPY DOG (2) Non ab.
1. Parsons and Mckinnon’s - Finlas at Claonaiglen
V well grown 8 month youngster. Lovely head, dk eye. Nice reach of neck, good front, forechest and spring of rib. Rangy body which he
will grow into. Strong quarters. Moved out soundly & with confidence, covering the ground. BEST PUPPY
2. Bye’s - Luckhurst Orminscraig
11 months. Lovely type with attractive head, dk eye, well folded ears. Well laid shoulder, deep chest & nice spring of rib. Reasonable rear angulation
JUNIOR DOG (1) Non ab
1. Taylor’s - Kilbourne Boogaloo to Ormanstar.
13 months old, with attractive head, darkish eye. Very shapely with good reach of neck and deep chest. Well angulated shoulder and upper arm. Plenty of bone. Topline a little exaggerated. Good width of loin and excellent quarters, well muscled. Moved soundly.
POST GRADUATE DOG (4) Non ab.
1. Owen and Brodie’s - Luckhurst Nebo to Wolfcastle
Shapely dog of medium stature. Handsome head with lovely expression, dk eye and good ears. Fair reach of neck let into good shoulder. Deep chest with plenty of heart room. Correct topline with fallaway over croup. Good bend of stifle and low set hocks. Sound on the move.
2. Spencer, Rhodes and Morton’s - Kanba Time Lord for Gentom
Lovely type and in good coat. Appealing head with typical faraway look & dark eye. V Strong neck let into well laid shoulder and a very deep chest. Excellent flowing topline, nice width of loin and good quarters. Movement could have been better on the day.
3. Schanning Ling’s - Beardswood Quiver
LIMIT DOG (2) 1 ab.
1. Helps - Beardswood Quinlan
Powerful upstanding dog. Masculine head, lightish eye. Very strong neck, good shoulder, excellent forechest, front and depth of brisket. Quiet rangy but kept his topline on the move. Strong quarters and in good hard condition.
2. Wilson’s - Hamiltonhill Fred D Mercury (handled Francis)
Excellent type. Appealing head with dk eye and correct ear carriage. Fair length of neck, well angled shoulder. Deep chest with lovely topline and fallaway over croup. Good width throughout and well angled quarters. Moved well, expertly handled.
OPEN DOG (6) 2 ab
1. Morton and Morgan’s - Ch Cotherstone Shot and Steel
Handsome balanced dark dog of medium height. Beautiful head, darkest eye & lovely kind expression.
Good reach of neck, fair shoulder, good forechest. Deep chest & flowing topline. Nice width of loin and well angulated quarters. Presented in excellent conditon with good muscle tone and moved soundly with good front extention.DOG CC
2. Taylor and Peach’s - Earl Grey von der Oelmuhle (Imp Deu)
Powerful, rangy dog with plenty of bone. Masculine broadish head, hazel eye. V strong neck let into good shoulder. V deep chest and good length of body. Nice topline, rising over the loin and fallaway over croup. Good width throughout and strong well angulated quarters. Movement active, easy and true. RES CC
3. Baumann’s - Lux Ch Regalflight Tarloch
BITCHES
PUPPY BITCH(4) 1 Ab
1. Peach’s - Kilbourne Zoe
6 months old, v promising youngster. Attractive head, darkish eye. Good neck, shoulder and upper arm. Excellent topline and depth of brisket. Lovely quarters with good angulation. Moved out well with aplomb.
2. Bunce’s - Pantawick Brea
Another promising youngster with the sweetest head & expression & darkest eye. Good body length which she will grow into. Nice neck and well laid shoulder with good depth of chest. Front will tighten. Lovely topline, fallaway and rear quarters. Enthusiastic on the move.
3. Bunce’s - Pantawick Bliss
JUNIOR BITCH (4) 1Ab
1. Peach’s - Ehlaradawn Tilia at Kilborne
Attractive balanced bitch in good coat. Lovely head, dk eye. Fair reach of neck, good front assembly and depth of chest. Nice topline and width of loin. Good bone. Moved soundly.
2. Bailey’s - Greyflax Summer Breeze
A lot to like about this v feminine bitch. Appealing head & expression, strong neck, well angled shoulder and upper arm with good forechest. Fair topline, strong quarters with good bend of stifle. Moved v well, beautifully presented.
3. Owen & Brodie’s - Wolfscastle Greyce
POST GRADUATE BITCH (10) 1
1. Helps’ - Beardswood Quintessence
Lovely dk bitch, feminine head, dk eye and good ears. Strong neck let into nicely sloping shoulder. Straight front with deep chest and good spring of rib. Flowing topline and fallaway. Strong well muscled quarters. Strode out well when moving, covering the ground.
2. Aston’s - Ardlancien Eiryn to Badgalad
Attractive type with harsh medium grey coat. Lovely head, dk eye, well set ear. Good reach of neck & good front assembly. Well knuckled feet. Correct topline and quarters. Moved well.
3. Taylor’s - Kilbourne Pandora to Talorpeche
LIMIT BITCH (6) 1Ab
1. Redmond and Friend’s - Shagiead Lady Sea with Greybrows
Elegant, balanced dk bitch with flowing lines. Appealing head & expression. Strong neck, good front assembly. Deep chest, nice spring of rib. Correct topline and fallaway and strong well muscled quarters. Presented in excellent condition and did not disappoint on the move,
covering the ground with drive. BCC & BOB
2. Bailey’s - Greyflax Just Peachy
Another elegant bitch, lovely head with that faraway look. Good reach of neck. Excellent shoulder placement and upper arm with nice straight front. Deep chest and well ribbed. Preferred topline of one. Lovely well muscled quarters. Moved soundly and with drive. Expertly handled.
3. Parsons’ and McKinnon’s - Claonaiglen Buie
OPEN BITCH (7) 1Ab
1. Peach’s - Kilbourne Wendela
V rangy bitch. Feminine head, good face furnishings, hazel eye. Fair reach of neck, well laid shoulder, good forechest. V deep chest. Good width of body throughout and strong quarters. Moved effortlessly and true. RES CC
2. Morton and Morgan’s - Ch Cotherstone Duchenne
Powerful dark bitch. Dk eye, would have liked more face furnishings. Good reach of neck into reasonable shoulder placement. Nice forechest, very deep chest and excellent spring of rib. Generous flat bone and good feet. Strong quarters. Moved well.
3. Pursglove’s - Stranwith Aria at Roguesmoor ShCM
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