Bournemouth 2007 Critique

Bournemouth 2007 Critique

I must congratulate the Bournemouth committee on the excellent re-location of the showground, this must have been a horrendous task. I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge Deerhounds and for their hospitality. There were very few hard muscled dogs, is this the result of coursing being banned or lack of free running? Many of the hounds' coats, nails and teeth need much more attention.

PD. (4). 1. Girling’s, Pyefleet Rollo. A very striking dark harsh coated puppy. Good feet, strong front, rear quarters and topline. Lovely head with expressive dark rimmed eyes. Moved with drive and purpose. Promising future. BP. 2. Carr’s, Marandike Star Attraction. Good front, feet, head and deep brisket. Held his topline when on the move, but didn’t move as freely as winner. 3. Bain’s, Rosslyn Oskar.

JD. (6) 1. Helps’s, Greyfriars Gillie of Beardswood. A well balanced dog that stood out as he entered the ring. Well boned. Good front and tight feet with well trimmed nails. Strong neck, hard muscled, deep brisket. Well set tail, harsh coat. Moved soundly and with drive. RCC. 2. Grimshaw’s, Jamalison Sonata. Well constructed dog. Good front and head, neat ears, dark eye and good bend of stifle. On the day he didn’t move well. 3. Buckley’s, Packway Smart Money.

GD. (6). 1. Meer’s, Lealla Kinrossie of Lordswell. A balanced well boned dog with a good front. Strong neck, dark eyes and well folded ears. Deep brisket. Good tail carriage. Moved well and was presented well. 2. Piggott’s, Greyzicon Blythe Spirit. A strong dog with good feet, front and hindquarters. Expressive eyes. Deep chest. Movement was erratic. 3. Llewellyn’s, Kilbourne Macallan.

PGD. (5). 1. Edward’s, Kilbourne Vincent of Brackenland. A very good coated dog. Lovely head, dark eyes and neat ears. Strong front and hindquarters, also stifle. Moved soundly. 2. Finnett and Heathcote’s, Hyndsight Keep the Faith. Lovely head and expression. Good front, topline and hindquarters. Harsh coat. A little unsettled. 3. Gumbrill’s, Arvernien Arcturus.

LD. (10). 1. Peach’s, Gentom Oliver Twist to Kilbourne. Good all round conformation, front, neck, head, spring of rib and stifle. Moved soundly. 2. Owen and Brodie’s, Wolfscastle Wood Melick. A striking dog in excellent condition. Good front, head, ears, topline and stifle. Movement was sluggish. 3. Bond’s, Regalflight Sligo.

OD. (6). 1. Finnett and Harrington’s, Ch. Hyndsight Wind of Change. A sound well balanced dog in good condition. A masculine head, lovely expression. Well boned and powerful hindquarters. Movement was great. Won on greater maturity. CC and BOB. Pity he did not move as well in the Hound Group; he seemed to loose his sparkle. 2. Help’s, Beardswood Marmion. A well presented dog with a good front, feet, well trimmed nails and ears. Expressive eyes. Deep chest and good hindquarters. Moved well. A hard decision between first and second. 3. Meer’s, Kilbourne Comanche of Lordswell.

PB. (3). 1. Help’s, Beardswood Octavia. A very feminine puppy. Good front, feet and stifle. Strong neck. Needs to settle. Covered the ground well. Moved freely. Well presented. 2. Owen and Brodie’s, Marandike Ebony's Choice at Wolfscastle. A dark coloured bitch. Good front, lovely eye. Strong neck, well set tail. Little lethargic; this affected her movement. 3. Richardson’s Fernbarrow Flora.

JB. (6). 1. Bailey’s, Greyflax Milly Molly Mandy. Lovely bitch. Correct front. Beautiful expression. Good reach of neck. Kept her topline on the move. Showed well. 2. Bunce’s, Packway Starting Price at Pantawick. Good front, neat feet, good stifle and topline. Good spring of rib. Movement was erratic. 3. Edward’s, Readwald Amber of Brackenland.

GB. (5). 1. Churchill’s, Lealla Kentra. This bitch took my eye as she entered the ring with such purpose. She had a fine head, neat ears. Good stifle and tuck up. Well set tail. Moved with enthusiasm. 2. Smith’s, Wolfscastle Fern of Nimloth. Very good front and topline. Deep brisket and a dark eye. Good length from hip to hock. Moved well but not as mature as winner. 3. Llewellyn’s, Kilbourne Rinda.

PGB. (8). 1. Hird’s, Terichline Watercress at Cloweswood. Mature harsh coated bitch with lovely head and expression, a pleasing eye. Well bodied. Good strong front with tight feet. Had a good tail carriage. Sound mover. RCC. 2. Adams’, Hydfron Ula for Zandahar Sh CM. Good front. Pretty head with a lovely expression, neat ears. Deep brisket, good topline and tail carriage. Covered the ground well when moving. 3. Wilson’s, Killoeter Lurag for Hamiltonhill.

LB. (12). 1. Helps’s, Beardswood Morwenna. Lovely shaped bitch. Has a good front, feet, neat ears, deep brisket, good topline and tail set. Well muscled. Harsh coat. Movement was excellent. 2. Bailey's, Greyflax Kind of Magic. Super head and expression. Good front, feet, topline and stifle. Did not move as well as winner. 3. Grimshaw’s, Greyflax Mystic to Jamalison.

OB. (9). 1. Bailey’s, Ch. Greyflax Guinevere. A well constructed bitch. Beautiful head with such a dark expressive eye. Very strong neck. Good topline and stifle. Well muscled. Harsh coat. Sound movement. CC. 2. Finnett, Heathcote and Piggott’s, Ch. Hyndsight Heaven Can Wait. Another quality bitch not quite as feminine as winner. Good head, neck, shoulders, topline and stifle. Moved with drive. 3. Buswell’s, Ghylladare Kinglas of Glenmorlich.

Patricia Allwright