Judge: Dawn Mason
Many thanks to The Whippet Club for inviting me to judge this prestigious show, I was made most welcome with two very good stewards who kept the ring in order and running efficiently so thanks must go to them.
I was looking for a shapely masculine male, without being heavy and big, not exaggerated in any way. Long, low effortless gait with extension and drive, keeping the top line on the move, in my principle winners I did find this.
There were some that were lovely in profile but on the move were either close behind or not quite correct in front.
My observation on the day was, we are certainly losing breed type in males, many upright in pastern, and very long in 2nd thigh. Many were close behind on the move.
There were those who were not the type I was looking for but could appreciate the quality.
I have to say a big thank you to the exhibitors for entering your dogs and taking my decisions in a sportsman like manner, this is what our hobby is about, the enjoyment of being in the ring with our best four legged friends, a placing is a bonus.
Minor Puppy Dog
- Green & Ratcliffe ~ Italo Disco Soulad by Arrodare (Imp CZE)
A promising start for a 7-month-old brindle puppy – balanced, shapely, good forechest for one so young, with well-laid shoulders. Moved soundly in profile keeping his topline and true movement fore and back. One I shall watch with interest. - Howgate & Hull ~ Palmik Raincheck
Pale brindle of just 8mths. Nice head, good depth of chest, correct pasterns, good topline with admirable width of thigh. A little unsettled on the move - Chamberlain ~ Starceylon the Last Dragon over Alacrity
Puppy Dog
- Smith ~ Collooney Devils Advocate
This brindle boy caught my eye as soon as he entered the ring. Lovely head with dark pigment, good lay of shoulder and correct pasterns, shapely topline and good angles. Moved with drive and extension all ways, lovely long low gait. Delighted to award him Best Puppy Dog and did consider him for the RCC - Rees & Jones ~ Collooney Speak of the Devil with Kierpark
Another promising youngster, with a nice deep chest, shapely topline and good angles, moved well in all ways. Another I will watch with interest. Found out afterward he was litter brother to the winner of the class - Miluk ~ Emandoria Florida Pearl with Tumblers (Imp POL)
Junior Dog
- Bayley ~ Wolfcastle Mr Luva Luva at Hengilfach
Lovely brindle and white of nice size, shapely top line, good depth of chest and fill, well let down hocks. Moved correct all ways. - Bingham ~ Silkridge Just a Jester
Brindle with white trim, nice head with a dark eye, correct topline. Good bend of stifle with well let down hocks. - Dillon ~ Citycroft Not My First Rodeo at Runforest
Yearling Dog
- Mallinson ~ Edenwhip Oregano
Brindle with white trim, a bit unsettled on the table Nice head, deep chest with correct topline and shapely under line. Moved out well. - Poole, Winkley-Balmer & Winkley ~ Shulune Thrills N’ Spills for Edenwhip
Brindle with white trim, Nice head, well laid shoulder, deep chest and correct pasterns, shapely topline. Moved well just preferred the rear movement of 1. - De Graffem ~ Cleeton We Go Together at Fireprite
Novice Dog
- Bayley ~ Wolfcastle Mr Luva Luva at Hengilfach
Winner of Junior - Howgate & Hull ~ Palmik Raincheck
2nd in Minor Puppy - Chaytor & Halliday ~ Aarrminias Made in Chelsea at Ramita
Undergraduate Dog
- Bentley ~ Flowerswood Hercule by Moon
Nice sized pale brindle with correct front assembly, good topline kept on the move with good underline, Lovely width of thigh and bend of stifle. - De Graffem ~ Cleeton We Go Together at Fireprite
Brindle with white trim. Nice head and neck. Good topline, with ample depth of chest. Lovely width of thigh with well let down hocks. - Hope ~ Flerrow Rydings Romance
Graduate Dog
- Rees & Jones ~ Kierpark Devil in Disguise
Lovely red brindle with white trim. Lots to like about this boy great conformation – masculine without being overly large, well laid shoulders, good topline, plenty of chest depth, and shapely topline and correct 2nd thigh with good muscle tone. Kept his topline moving around the ring with drive and extension. Sound all ways. It was my pleasure to award him the RCC - Blackburn ~ Mazargo Whole Lotta Trouble
Brindle with white trim. Finer example than my winner, nice head leading into well laid shoulders, well filled front and good depth of chest. Topline held while moving. Moved true all ways - Wood ~ Ardencote Keep Dreaming
Post Graduate Dog
- Bingham ~ Velandor Rebel Rebel
Brindle with white trim. Good overall size with a lovely head, good fill in front and deep chest. Good spring of pastern. Shapely topline and good width of thigh. Best mover in the class - Wayman ~ Tervanty Dream of Dragons
Brindle with white trim. Good fill and depth of chest, good spring of pastern. Would have like a little more shape to the topline, just preferred outline of the winner. - Le’Vell ~ Refton Kiri at Velandor (IMP ESP)
Mid Limit Dog
- Powell, Spademan & Mycroft ~ Supeta’s Jammie Dodger for Almakaeala JW
Fawn with White trim. Stood out in this class. This pleasing fawn dog was overall well balanced with a masculine head, correct topline and good angles throughout, well muscled rear without being overdone. Moved soundly with drive and extension. - Tyson ~ Starceylon Dancing Master
Black with white trim, shown in tip top condition, even though he was not the type I was looking for I could appreciate his qualities. Would like a little more of him. Shapely topline, with well laid shoulder, good spring of pastern. Moved correct all ways - Samria & Bridgeman-Lewis ~ Nevedith High Jack
Limit Dog
- Grisoli ~ Loroli Devils Stone JW
An outstanding exhibit of considerable merit, combining substance with elegance in a most pleasing way. He possesses a strong, masculine yet refined head with a dark, expressive eye. A thoroughly sound and typical Whippet who commands attention. Correct topline and shapely underline with great width of thigh. This dog is like poetry in motion to watch on the move with his long low gait, driving from behind and extending in front. Delighted to award him his crowning CC I am sure there are many more to come. - Richards ~ Richclass From Here On Out
A quality fawn dog of similar type to the winner, good head leading into good lay of shoulder, correct topline, good width of thigh. Moving well all ways. A shame to meet the class winner today - Perkins & Van Der Schaaf ~ Silkridge Black Caviar
Open Dog
- Yacoby Wright ~ Ch Cobyco Catch your Eye
Fawn dog of excellent breed type, lovely depth of brisket and well-sprung ribs. His topline is firm and correctly shaped, flowing into strong, well-developed hindquarters with good second thigh. Moved well all ways - Bridgman-Lewis & Wilton-Clarke ~ Ch Shalfleet Making Waves
Brindle White trim, pleasing head, well laid shoulders and shapely top and underline. Good spring of pastern, good width of thigh and 2nd thigh, Moved well all ways - Poole Morris & Waddell ~ Falconcrag Matchmake at Crosscop
Special Veteran (7-9 years)
- Wood ~ Ardencote What a Rogue
Fawn and white dog with a good head and pleasing expression. Maintains a strong topline and shows a good turn of stifle. In excellent condition for age - Barkas ~ Citycroft Fred Astaire
Brindle with good depth and sound hind angulation. Correct topline. Moved well in profile and on the fore and back - Yeates & Winter ~ Zoraden Bright Star
Special Veteran (10 years +)
- Wayman ~ Creme Anglaises One More Knight at Scarletfair
Fawn with white trim 10.5yrs old of lovely size, pleasing head good lay of shoulder, a lovely old boy who has retained his quality and soundness BVD & BV in show - Barkas ~ Jimanica Just Dreaming
10 yr old Fawn shown in lovely condition. Pleasing head and eye, good construction overall, although he could not match the winner in movement - Russell ~ Palmik Depeche Mode at Arjuna
Open Racing/Lure Coursing
- Yeates, Winter & Morland ~ Zoraden Maserati JW
Smaller frame fawn, Pleasing head, correct pasterns and good lay of shoulder. Shapely topline and underline, good rear although over muscled for my liking in the show ring - Bowsher ~ Denimblue Willdo JW
Blue with white trim, larger overall than the winner, nice head deep chest with good fill. Correct 2nd thigh Moved well - Miluk ~ Tumblers Adagio
Special Beginners Dog
- Bentley ~ Flowerswood Hercule By Moon
Winner of Undergraduate ~ Best Special Beginners in Show - Lahood ~ Starceylon Polifemo
Pleasing head, good fill and depth of chest, Shapely topline, well constructed rear. Moved soundly. - Spicer ~ Jothryn Muchacho