I really must start by thanking the Society for the invitation to judge what was to become a most memorable appointment. I was pleased with the quality of my entry and was delighted that both BOB and BPIB won their Groups but it was totally thrilling that Messrs Gadsby and Isherwood were also impressed and awarded my top winners BIS and RBPIS. Huge congratulations to both owners .
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PD: (4,0) RBPIS, HGP 1, RDCC, BPIB. 1st ,: .Peach's Kilbourne Oscar Wilde 11 months Beautifully presented and super harsh coat. Balanced proportions for height and length. Handsome head with good depth to jaw and soft expression. Strong neck into well angled shoulder and shapely topline. Still to fill a little in forechest but deep brisket and underline giving good length to ribbing . Straight foreleg with slight slope to pasterns and neat feet. Strong hindquarters with good width to hip and strong straight hocks. Just the right muscle and condition for his age .Moved particularly well true from all angles with a light easy action and strength in the rear. A very exciting youngster. Was pleased to see him win the HPG1 and RBPIS. Well done.
2nd Smith's Claonaiglen Camgaridh at Julam 10mnths. Well grown youngster presented in firm condition although coat a little soft. Masculine head and dark well shaped eye. Good length of neck into well angled shoulder . still to drop in brisket and fill a little all through but good length of ribbing and underline. Clean through the foreleg and slight slope to pastern. Preferred the length of loin on 1st. Good width to hip and low tail set . Steady mover from all angles
3rd Owen & Brodie Fristzen Zareef at Wolfcastle (imp ger)
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PGD: (2,1) 1st Stuart & Holt Ollandsheart Oberon 3yr Presented in good harsh coat .Handsome head with good underjaw, expressive dark eye. Good angles to shoulder but would prefer a little more length of upper arm . Well filled frame with good underline ribbed well back , deep brisket. Good width to thigh and well sloped croup although on the stack today he tended to drop his quarters too much however on the move his outline was good.
LD: (2,1) 1st Wilce -Quinton & Quinton Kirjojax Harris 2yrs Very fit boy and presented in super harsh coat. Lovely balanced head with dark well shaped eye, good depth to jaw. Neat high set ears. Strong neck of good length into well angled shoulder and rise over the loin although would have liked just a shade more length.. Straight forelegs and slight slope to pastern, lovely width to firm thigh and super feet with strong hocks. Very steady mover from all angles.
OD: (5,2) BIS: HG1: BOB: DCC: 1st Taylor's Ormanstar Dark Shadow This handsome 2yr old male was presented beautifully and in hard condition. His appearance was certainly one of quiet dignity. Loved his outline and balance and under his harsh coat he is so well constructed. Long strong neck with good mane flowing into well angled shoulders and length of upper arm. Clean through the forelegs to excellent feet , deep brisket and excellent underline carrying his ribs well back to firm well arched loin. Good width to hips and strong tail which he carried low. Strong hindquarters .On the move he had foot perfect placement with an easy active stride he made it all look effortless and his handler superfluous. They say every dog has his day and today it was his!. Im sure there are more to come. Well done!. DCC,BOB, HG1 and eventual BIS.
2nd Peach's Kilbourne King Alfred 3yr Presented a balanced outline and in super coat and firm condition. Masculine head with dark , well pigmented eyes. Long strong neck into well filled forechest , deep brisket and very good underline and ribbing carried well back to firm well arched loin. Good length and strength to his hindquarters. Strong tail set low but he was a little excited on the move today which spoilt his outline. Lovely sound mover from all angles
3rd Aston Balgaled Arian
VB: (1,0) 1st Lindsay Celticmoon Shadow Huntress at Silverthyme 9yr old in super condition and well presented in her mature silver grey coat. Lovely head and expression with dark eye , strong underjaw and neat ears. Strong neck of good length. Deep brisket and ribbed well back to good length of loin . However these mature lady deerhound do 'Dowager Duchess ’ very well and she insisted on only doing as much as she wanted today but when she did oblige she showed a nice easy stride.
PB: (3,1) 1st Cannon & Wickstead Kilbourne Opal’s Fire to Abayomi 11mnths litter sister to the puppy dog and she is showing the same qualities but not quite as mature. Very feminine balanced head with good strength to jaw , dark eye and pigment. Long neck into lovely shoulder with matching return of upper arm. Still to develop in forechest and drop through the body but the framework is all there and showing much promise.Shapely topline to low set tail and good quarters. Nice mover true from all angles.
2nd Jone's Quantistico Gina Very pretty and looking quite raw at 8mnths but showing much promise. Feminine head and well shaped dark eye. Good length of neck into shapely topline . Clean through the shoulder into straight forelegs with slight slope to pasterns and neat feet. Preferred the upper arm on 1st today. Deep brisket and ribbed well back. Good width to thighs. Still to strengthen in hock. On the move she tends to look up at her handler which throws her front a little .
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YB: (2,0) RBCC: 1st Peach's Kilbourne Flora McDeva Well developed youngster of 19 months . Presents a balanced, shapely outline .Attractive head and eye with good depth to jaw. Long strong neck flows into particularly pleasing front construction, straight forelegs and slight slope to pastern with compact feet. Good fill to front, deep brisket and excellent underline to strong arched loin , plenty width to hips , broad thighs and strong hocks. Lovely mover with an easy purposeful stride . RBCC and I see she has the same sire as both the CC winners today. One I shall follow with interest .
2nd Lindsay Leoch Oransay at Silverthyme 23mnth This youngster was lacking in coat and furnishings today but this did allow her to show off her shapely , houndy lines. Pretty head and dark eye with good length and strength to foreface. Long neck and clean through the shoulder with good length of upper arm , neat feet. deep brisket ribbed well back . Still to strengthen in hindquarters
PGB: (6,1) 1st Stuart & Holt Ollandsheart Desdemona 3yrs Presented in harsh coat and firm condition.Feminine head set on strong neck into well angled shoulder and shapely topline and well angulated rear. Deep in brisket but still to fill and develop a little in forechest , Low set strong tail. Good width to thigh and well angulated quarters with plenty length from hip to hock. Still to strengthen a little behind but in profile was a nice easy mover.
2nd Steele's Sorimsway All Hallows Eve 3yrs Beautifully presented and excellent harsh coat . Feminine head and neat high set ears. Good length to neck and well angled shoulder but prefer more return of upper arm. Good rise over the loin and I preferred the length of ribbing on this girl but just lost out to 1 who was a little deeper in brisket and more mature in body today. Firm muscle to thighs and quarters.
3rd Jones Ormanstar Dark Delight
LB: (7,0) BCC 1st Bailey's Greyflax Tallulah Lilac Beautiful 3 yr old quality feminine girl . So balanced throughout and well proportioned with just the right amount of substance.Presented in good harsh coat and firm condition. Lovely head and dark eye with soft expression .Long neck into pleasing front with well filled forechest, straight forelegs, slight spring to pasterns and compact neat feet. Deep brisket and excellent underline carrying her ribs well back to firm arched loin, good width to hips and croup sloping to low set tail. Well developed thighs and strong hocks . Moved true with an easy stride . Was pleased to award her the CC, which I understand was her third!. Congratulations .
2nd Paisey Hyndsight Fields of Gold Very typey quality 5yrs old Sympathetically handled as she was being a typical stubborn hound but when she moved she really impressed me with a lovely light easy and active stride. Liked her overall shape and type with mature furnishings. Nice substance through the body , deep brisket and ribbed well back. Good over the croup and low set strong tail good width to thigh and strong hocks.
3rd Peach Fine Art von Der Oelmuhle at Kilbourne
OB: (3,0) 1st Bailey Ch Greyflax Pearls a Singer Lovely shape and balance to this 4 yr old. Feminine head and soft expression with neat folded ears. Long neck and super front and deep brisket ribbed well back to a well arched topline , good width to hips and low set strong tail . Such a nicely constructed bitch who was, I understand ,a little post seasonal and in the challenge didn’t quite give it her all. Such a true moving girl with lovely sound easy movement from all angles .
2nd Wilce-Quinton & Quinton Kilbourne Louisa Chick to Kirjojax 5yrs of nice type and quality. Another hound from this owner who was presented in lovely super fit condition and harsh coat. Liked her overall shape and outline combined with plenty of substance yet feminine. Lovely head and dark expressive eye. Neat folded ear. Strong neck and well angled shoulder. Clean through the forelegs with slight slope to pasterns and neat arched feet. Strong over her loin and low set tail. Easy mover in profile .
3rd Spence's Shagiead Stormy Seas (ai)
Rachel Wray
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