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This was my first judging appointment for Deerhounds in the UK, and I was very much looking forward to judge at this well organized run show. I was pleased with the number of entries. Living in Norway I have been very fortunate to see many very beautiful Deerhounds, one of my favorite sighthound breeds. Because of this admiration for the breed I have taken part at the club shows in the UK, in America and of course in Norway. I have had the pleasure of visiting Miss Noble of Ardkinglas fame. All cherished moments that have influenced me in what a nice Deerhound should look like. I very much enjoyed my day in the ring, and found some really nice Deerhounds in front of me. The depth was in the bitches, especially in limit. The atmosphere was very pleasant, and I would like to thank the exhibitors for bringing their dogs to show under me.
PGD (4/1)
1. STORMFOREST NAHARIS AT KILBOURNE
Attractive type and over all look, excellent proportions. Slightly heavy in skull, eyes could be darker. Beautiful long well set neck, excellent topline with nice curves. Adequate depth of brisket. Would like a better angled upper arm, well angulated rear with good bend of stifle. Balanced on the move, but could have had some more strength and power. Excellent coat and temperament.
2. KILBOURNE TYNE
2 year old, a bit stronger than 1. Well bodied with good depth of brisket. Beautiful well shaped head with an excellent expression. Decent length of neck, slightly too arched in the topline. Lacks forechest, decent angulated upper arm, well angulated rear. Strength and power in movement, carries his tail too high ruining the typical outline. Super coat quality.
3. STAINLONAN PAGEANT OF PENHERALD
LD (6/1)
1. KALEGINY THE FORESTER
Very well built with excellent body substance. Excellent proportions, beautiful curves. Stands well on his feet. Well shaped masculine head with a lovely soft expression. Excellent, strong well set neck of good length well set in to shoulder. Attractive topline, excellent depth of brisket. Slightly too steep in croup. Would prefer some more front fill. Decent angulated upper arm, well angulated rear. Very balanced on the move, would like some more strength and power. Harsh coat.
2. KILBOURNE MAX
Well built, nice proportions. Would like some more masculinity. Nice head, lovely gentle expression. Beautiful well set neck of decent length. Excellent topline, well bodied. Lacks forechest, slightly too straight in pastern. Very parallel seen from behind, balanced from the side in movement. Excellent coat quality.
3. GREYFLAX THE JAZZ SINGER TO JAMALISON
OD (6)
1. FINLAS AT CLAONAIGLEN
Excellent type and over all look, lovely shape and proportions, upstanding. Good head, very attractive gentle expression. Excellent length of neck, slightly sharp set. Beautiful top- and underline with excellent depth of brisket. Decent forechest, adequate angled upper arm. Well angulated rear. Easy oin the move with excellent spring as well as strength seen from the side. Excellent harsh coat. CC, happy to learn that this was his third and crowning CC, congratulations.
2. CH HYNDSIGHT DESPERADO
Well built, medium sized dog. Masculine head, muzzle could be stronger. Nice expression. Excellent length of neck well set in to shoulder. Excellent top- and underline with excellent depth of brisket as well as body substance. Slightly unsettled coming towards you, extremely parallel seen from behind. Excellent powerful side movement keeping his topline. Excellent coat and muscle condition. RCC
3. BEARDSWOOD QUINLAN
MPB (2)
1. GREYBROWS MID SUMMER
6 month old, very attractive puppy, so beautiful to look at. Extremely well built for age showing great promise with her generous body, lines and curves. Very balanced all over for age. Beautiful feminine head with an excellent soft expression. Well angulated front and rear. Excellent movement for age. One I will follow for the future. BP
2. HYNDSIGHT LONG COOL WOMAN TO JAMALISON
Well developed with excellent body substance. Feminine well shaped head, good ears. Good length of neck for age, strong topline, excellent depth of brisket. A bit narrow in front, pastern could be stronger. Well angulated rear, balanced on the move for age.
PB (2/1)
1. GREYFLAX LADY SINGS THE BLU'S
Still raw in her look, unfortunately far too thin. Very generous in her outline, exciting look in many ways. Feminine head, lovely expression. Neck slightly sharp set, beautiful topline, decent depth of brisket. , lacks forechest. Unsettled front legs, impressive movement seen from the side when settled.
JB (3/1)
1. CLAONAIGLEN CARRON
Attractive over all look, lovely curves. Shows great dignity in spite of her young age. Slightly wide in skull, beautiful neck and topline. Excellent body volume and depth of brisket. Adequately angulated upper arm, well angulated rear. Extremely settled and parallel on the move seen from behind, balanced with decent reach and drive from the side. Over all great balance. Excellent coat.
2. BLIXTEN STAR TO KILBOURNE
Well built all over, nice proportions. Feminine head with a lovely soft expression. Slightly short neck, strong topline, excellent depth of brisket. Well angulated front and rear. Excellent on the move from all angles. Excellent coat quality.
PGB (6/2)
1. NEROCHE JESKA
Excellent quality Deerhound bitch showing great balance and is over all very well built. Love her type , great curves. Best head of the day with the sweetest and most gentle expression. Lots of dignity. She made me feel welcome. Beautiful long neck well set in to shoulder, excellent top- and underline with excellent depth of brisket. Excellent forechest and front fill. Excellent angulation both front and rear. This bitch is SO balanced on the move, excellent reach and drive, as well as strength. Carries herself in a perfect way. Super coat. CC /BOB
2. STRANWITH RAFAELA
Beautiful type and over all look, very much my cup of tea. The very best outline. Attractive head, super ears. Beautiful neck, top- and underline with a beautiful curvy body. Adequate forechest, well angulated front. Not to her benefit seen from behind, too wide. Balanced seen from the side. Excellent harsh coat. Gentle temperament.
3. STAINLONAN REND OF PENHERALD
LB (11/2) Strongest class of the day.
1. BEARDSWOOD QUINTESSENCE
Big, strong well built bitch with generous proportions as well as beautiful curves. Impressive body substance. Feminine well shaped head, eyes could be darker. Strong well set neck, excellent top- and underline with excellent depth of brisket. Excellent front fill, adequate angulated upper arm. Well angulated rear. Excellent side movement, would have liked some more energy. Excellent coat quality. Res. BCC
2. WOLFSCASTLE GREYCE
Lovely type and over all look., very much my type. Excellent lines and curves as well as proportions. Feminine head with a soft gentle sweet expression. Beautiful neck well set in to shoulder. Lovely top- and underline. Well angulated rear. Very attractive on the move from the side showing great energy. Super coat quality.
3. REGALFLIGHT RACER TAF
OB (6/1)
1. EREWHON WANTON FLAME
Big, strong very generous attractive bitch, feminine head with excellent gentle expression. Beautiful neck, generous strong topline, slightly flat. Excellent underline. Stands really well on her feet covering a lot of ground. Very typical Deerhound movement. Excellent coat.
2. CH HYNDSIGHT BECAUSE THE NIGHT
Well built all the way, slightly too short coupled for me. Feminine head, jaws could be stronger. Strong topline, well angulated both ends. Excellent depth of brisket. As parallel as can be seen from behind, almost the same coming towards me. Very balanced and coordinated with excellent strength on the move from the side. Excellent coat.
3. IR CH ROSSLYN QUICKTIME AT ARDNEISH
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