It was so lovely to finely have the opportunity to judge at The Whippet Club and I thank the committee for inviting me. Such a friendly welcoming show, thank you to everyone for entering under me I was so thrilled with my entry. Thanks also go to my very helpful stewards Serena & Jo. It was such a shame that the club lost their normal venue and had to find this hall at late notice, it wasn’t ideal with regards space & many of my exhibits would have certainly benefited from a bigger ring.
Minor Puppy Dog – (5)
1st Wayman’s Collooney Charlie Brown
This 7 month old fawn baby had so much quality about him, with the finest of coat and skin. Lovely head and expression, good length of neck into well laid-back shoulders, compact and well-balanced with a deep chest for age. When settled moved soundly with good reach and drive. I can’t wait to see him mature on as I’m sure he has a great future ahead. RBD/BPD/BPIS
2nd Perkin’s Zeglynn Hello You
Another lovely well-constructed fawn boy of 7 months, beautiful outline of correct size, moved well, unlucky to meet one today.
Puppy Dog – (2)
1st Webber’s Denimblue Willdo
Blue boy of 10 months, well balanced stands naturally over a lot of ground, with good front angulation and return of upper arm. Correct top-line and good length of neck. Movement a little close behind but hopefully this will improve as he matures.
2nd Middleton & Gilhooly’s Stormida The Brave
Fawn boy of 10 months, slightly unsettled on the table today. Lovely smooth top-line, just needs time to fill out and mature.
Junior Dog – (1)
1st Barne’s Doddrige Silver Jigilo
Brindle parti, stood alone. Lovely head & expression. Full of substance with a strong neck good lay of shoulder with a deep brisket and good spring of rib, moved well.
Maiden Dog – (1)
1st Cliverd’s Veloxcanis Solis Victor
Fawn/White Parti, stood alone of correct size, good length of neck and depth of chest. Moved soundly.
Novice Dog (5)
1st Wayman’s Collooney Charlie Brown
2nd Martin’s Bowdonia Go the Distance For Stalwart
Striking fawn brindle. Lovely front construction with correct amount of fore-chest. Good length of neck well set shoulders with neat feet. Moved soundly to and fro.
Graduate Dog (3)
1st Perkins Dejare Dutch Master Piece At Zeglynn ShCM JW
Fawn of lovely construction a very honest type and pleasure to go over. Masculine head with strong neck, good lay of shoulder, deep brisket with spring of rib. Lovely top-line and angulation, so true coming and going. Was a strong contender in the challenge.
2nd Bellamy’s Mithrandir Albatross
Red/Brindle Parti, with a sweet head and expression, very smart type of correct size, just would have preferred more length of loin and sadly lacking drive whilst on the move.
Post Graduate Dog (3 – 1a)
1st Trouton’s – Runnel Run for Fun
A lovely fawn, more heavier in bone than my previous winners. Masculine head, correct length of neck, would prefer a better lay of shoulder. Deep fore-chest with a lovely top-line with strong well-muscled hindquarters, moved soundly.
2nd H Wayman’s Ravenli Beach Boy At Scarletfair
Smart brindle parti, with an elegant and shapely outline, covered the ground well whilst on the move, just needs a little more time to mature.
Limit Dog (4 – 2a)
1st Shepherd’s Kidaruka It’s Showtime At Oxana JW
Red Fawn with dark mask, a very honest type and a pleasure to go over. Full of presence, masculine head with correct length of neck, good lay of shoulder, deep brisket with spring of rib. Lovely top-line and angulation, so true coming and going. BD/RBIS/BOS
2nd Nunneley’s Kelsmonk Kind of Magic
Very scopey elegant fawn, good coat and skin. Smooth top-line with strong hindquarters, just preferred the overall outline and movement of one.
Open Dog (4)
1st Barnes Doddridge Secret Passion
Brindle parti, very well balanced, stands naturally over a lot of ground, with a lovely lay of shoulder, good spring of rib, flowing lines with well let down hocks. Moved with drive.
2nd Wayman’s Crème Anglaise’s One More Knight At Scarletfair (IMP NLD)
Fawn/parti on a smaller set than one. Masculine head with strong neck, good lay of shoulder and angulation. Just preferred the movement on one.
Veteran Dog (7-1a)
1st H Wayman’s Speymalt Northern Star JW
Fawn/White parti, still looking good at 8 years old. Balanced with a long neck into correct shoulder placement, smooth top-line with correct hind angulation. Still moving as soundly and freely and holding his top-line as when I first saw him as a puppy. BVD
2nd Saxby’s Nattah Knight Gawaine with Sandspring
Handsome Blue brindle of 11 years. Slightly heavier set than the winner, but a lovely head , eye and ear with a good depth and enough rise over the loin. Just showing his age and not as sound as one whilst on the move.
Open Racing Dog (0)
Open Lure Coursing (2)
1st Webber’s Dark Wing
Black boy who really covered the ground when standing. Good depth of chest, well defined loin, well-muscled rear quarters, moved well.
2nd Cliverd’s Veloxcanis Solis Victor
Minor Puppy Bitch (5 – 1a)
1st Richards-Healion’s McBrock Fortune Teller For Clynecourt
Pale Fawn, gorgeous 7 month old baby of nice size. Lovely head and expression, good length of neck, clean front, smooth top-line, lovely overall shape, movement a little close behind but this will improve as she matures.
2nd Reed & Pace’s Dejare A Dash of Hope
Fawn/white parti another lovely baby of 7 months. Good head and length of neck, just preferred the front of one. Lovely coat and skin just a little unsettled on the move.
Puppy Bitch (3 – 1a)
1st Griffith’s Sochma A Stitch In Time For Pelyma
Fawn/brindle of 11 months, another lovely puppy and such a jolly little soul. Lovely head with sweet expression, compact well-balanced, needs to fill out in front and fore-chest but this will come in time. Moved well while holding her top-line. BPB
2nd Osborne’s Derohan Doubly Clever
Striking fawn brindle of 11 months, good coat and skin, just would prefer more length of loin to finish the picture, sound in profile just needs time to settle when on the move.
Junior Bitch (4 -1a)
1st Thomas & Halliday’s Brochinbelle Ooh La At Bowdonia
Lovely fawn brindle, good length of neck into well placed shoulder, balanced top-line with curvy underline and deep brisket. Moved soundly with good reach and drive.
2nd Candler’s Maidenbower Mercedes
Quality fawn with feminine head and expression with the finest of coat and skin. Well-balanced outline, just lacked drive whilst on the move.
Maiden Bitch (6 – 1a)
1st Richards-Healion’s McBrock Fortune Teller For Clynecourt
2nd Reed & Pace’s Dejare A Dash of Hope
Novice Bitch (5 – 3a)
1st Osborne’s Loroli Life’s A Rollacoasta At Derohan
Smart blue/brindle girl, lovely long neck and correct shoulder, good depth of chest, shapely outline with good length & bend of stifle. Moved well when settled.
2nd Thomas & Halliday’s Brochinbelle Ooh La At Bowdonia
Graduate Bitch (5 – 2a)
1st Griffith’s Pelyma For Your Eyes Only
Very elegant black with white trim, feminine head with dark eye and rose shape ears. Beautiful outline of correct size with a lovely smooth top-line which was well held on the move, handled and sympathetically shown at correct pace.
2nd Home & Fisher-Home Jasarat Gin Fizz
A lovely fawn of classic type and lines. Curvy underline with good depth of brisket, just lacked drive when on the move and slightly close behind.
Post Graduate Bitch (1)
1st Thoma’s Bowdonia Colors Of The Wind
Brindle Parti of correct size, such a shame she stood alone. Very well balanced, with a good front angulation and return of upper arm. Smooth top-line with strong hindquarters, moved with drive around the ring.
Limit Bitch (8 – 3a)
1st Trouton’s Citycroft Grace Kelly of Runnel JW
A lovely Fawn & white girl with a strong neck, good lay of shoulder. Deep well developed body and balanced top-line. Beautifully handled, moved soundly and freely.
2nd Walker’s Jimanica Jade Star Of Shalingam
Another lovely fawn very shapely bitch slightly bigger than one with a lovely outline, correct depth of chest, neat feet and hocks, with correct rear. Just a little upright in the shoulder, so lacked drive on the move.
Open Bitch (6)
1st Brown’s Ardencote Sweet Destiny For Bluestreak
Fawn & white girl with a sweet feminine head, dark eye and rose shape ears. Long elegant neck into well laid shoulders and return of upper arm. Beautiful outline with lovely overall shape, correct depth of chest and good spring of rib, covered the ground well.
2nd Smith’s Welstar Airs and Graces At Cryhavoc
Classic fawn girl, in lovely condition with good coat and skin, sweet head & expression and lovely smooth top-line, would just prefer more length of neck and a better lay of shoulder.
Veteran Bitch (9 – 4a)
1st Brown’s Ardencote Star Maker
I was so thrilled with the quality of veterans. This beautiful 8 year old fawn lady had so much grace about her. Not the biggest of girls but very feminine with a sweet head, good neck into well laid shoulders and return of upper arm, plenty of depth and fill with a beautiful smooth top-line. Low hocks with easy flowing movement and beautifully handled. There was no doubt in mind that she was my BB/BIS
2nd Reed & Pace’s Dejare Daydream Believer
Another lovely fawn lady still looking fabulous at 9 years & enjoying her day out. Had slightly more bone than one. Good head and expression with a good depth of chest and spring of rib with a good length of loin. Moved soundly both coming and going whilst still holding her top-line. So pleased to give her RBB
Special Open Racing (1)
1st Williamson & Grant’s Windfly One Perfect Day
Elegant black girl who stood alone, well-balanced, good front, correct tuck up. Plenty of scope and in lovely condition, just slightly unsettled on the move.
Special Open Lure Coursing (2)
1st Bayley’s Northwhip She’s A Lady of Whisterfield
Fawn very feminine with a sweet head and pleasing top-line. Correct front angulation with matching rear, good depth, low hocks with easy flowing movement, in lovely condition.
2nd Webber’s Zoraden Fifty Shades Darker JW
Gleaming black in lovely condition, slightly bigger frame than one, with a deep chest and spring of rib. Just preferred the movement on one.
Judge – Sarah Criddle