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Leeds Championship Show 2018 Critique

Many thanks to the exhibitors for presenting me with a quality entry.  Some top class hounds on show today, but some need more weight - top-class running hound needs a good strong back.

PD (3 Entries)
1st:  CARLIN Mrs E & Kaleginy Fusilier At Thorsmoor – very smart, beautiful head, excellent eye, good neck and front.  Very good mover going around the ring. Just needs to tighten in front.
2nd:  DAWSON, Mr N D & Mrs E I & DAWSON Mr A P Stranwith Ratagan At Stubbylee – still on the leg at this stage, needs to settle into himself.  He will look much better in six months time.
3rd: FREEMAN Mrs T M Lilac Wind Ozymandias At Glooscap (Imp)

JD (1 Entry)
1st: PEACH Mr & Mrs G & M Kilbourne Shrike – wow, what a super youngster.  Excellent head and eye, strong elegant neck.  Presented in tip top condition, correct outline, lovely mover.  One for the future.  Res CC.

PGD (7 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: FINNETT, Miss S L & HEATHCOTE Miss N Hyndsight On The Run – strong and powerful, good head, nice neck.  Correct front and feet.  Very good conformation, very sound mover.
2nd: SMITH Mrs J & Mr J G Hyndsight Timespace At Julam – another strong boy, loved his head, good neck and front.  Correct topline, nice depth of brisket, strong hindquarters.  Moved well.
3rd: PEACH Mr & Mrs G & M Tiobraid Solo Venture To Kilbourne

LD (4 Entries) Abs: 1
1st:   PURSGLOVE Mr K Stranwith Roag – a good honest hound.  Lovely head, neck and front.  Nice feet, correct outline with nice bend of stifle, good coat, moved very sound.
2nd:  TROTMAN, Mrs P & DOCKREE Ms K Stainlonan Pageant Of Penherald – good hound.  Lovely lean head, good eye and ears.  Nice front.  Loved his outline.  Presented in good coat.
3rd:   FREEMAN Mrs T M Lilac Wind Montgomery Clift To Glooscap (Imp)
 
OD (6 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: CONSTANTINE Mrs K Ch Kaleginy The Forester Sh.CM – this is an outstanding deerhound.  He is every inch a hound.  Super head, dark eye, elegant neck, correct front and bone.  He is one of the best movers in deerhounds I’ve seen.  It is a mix of grace and power.  Dog CC and BOB.
2nd: TAYLOR Mrs S J Ch Kilbourne Usher To Ormanstar – a very nice hound.  Loved his head, very smart neck and front, correct outline. Very good mover.
3rd: PEACH Mr & Mrs G & M Kilbourne Lloyd

VD NO ENTRIES

SBD/B (3 Entries)
1st:   BLOGG, Dr S & HORNE Mr T Ardneish Osha – Very nice bitch. Lovely head and eye giving perfect expression. Very nice profile on the move, needs to carry more weight.
2nd:  NUTTALL Mrs S Luckhurst Pani – Another smart bitch. Nice head, good coat and body, good front.  Moved OK.
3rd:   BLOGG, Dr S & HORNE Mr T Ardneish Mellors

PB (4 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: BAILEY Mr & Mrs G & N B Greyflax Pearls A Singer  - what a lovely puppy. She is a little gem.  Super head and expression, elegant neck, correct topline.  Lovely bend of stifle, no weakness here. She is a beautiful mover.  Best Puppy.
2nd: COLLINS, Mr R A & BAKER Mrs P M Lady Of Glenfoy At Brigadoon – another very smart bitch, loved her. Head and eye, very good neck and front.  In lovely condition.  Needs to settle on the move.
3rd: CONSTANTINE Mrs K Cotherstone Seranade At Kaleginy

JB (4 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: HAWKINS Mr D & Mrs S Kaleginy Thistle At Kwaricott – very smart hound. Super lean head, excellent eye shape and colour.  Good neck and shoulder, good front. Correct outline. Moved very well.
2nd: BLOGG, Dr S & HORNE Mr T Ardneish Osha – won Special Beginners
3rd: HARTE Ms V Nixophel Crystal Celestite

PGB (10 Entries) Abs: 4
1st: FINNETT, Miss S L & HEATHCOTE Miss N Hyndsight Careless Whisper – she is a very smart hound.  Loved her head and dark eye.  Strong neck.  Good front, excellent depth of brisket.  Powerful hindquarters. Strong mover.
2nd: CONSTANTINE Mrs K Kaleginy Antheia – another very smart hound.  She has a super head and neck.  I would like more weight.  Moved very well.
3rd: BAILEY Mr & Mrs G & N B Greyflax Ruby Tuesday

LB (6 Entries) Abs: 3
1st: FINNETT, Miss S L & HEATHCOTE Miss N Hyndsight In Your Dreams – she is a lovely hound, strong but elegant.  Her head is super with nice dark eye.  Loved her neck and front.  She has a correct topline.  Strong quarters, super mover.  Reserve CC.
2nd: MORTON, Ms A & MORGAN Mr J Chuilinn Ballad – another lovely hound.  Super head and correct eye and ears.  Presented in excellent coat, pushed hard, moved well.
3rd: TROTMAN, Mrs P & DOCKREE Ms K Stainlonan Rend Of Penherald

OB (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: BAILEY Mr & Mrs G & N B Ch Greyflax Lady Sings The Blu's – very elegant hound.  Loved her head and eye giving true expression.  Lovely neck and front.  Correct topline.  The whole picture is of a super sunning hound.  Bitch CC.
2nd: MORTON, Ms A & MORGAN, Mr J & CONSTANTINE Mrs K Cotherstone Islay Mist At Kaleginy – another good type of hound.  Super head and eye.  Good front.  In excellent condition.  Moved very well.

VB NO ENTRIES
 

Keith Thornton