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L.K.A. Championship Show 2023 Critique

Absolutely love this breed so delighted to judge at LKA , and special thank you to all the hard working ladies on the committee. I was pleased with all my winners however surprised at the diversity of type. I acknowledge the purpose of the breed but felt that some hounds were lacking in presentation and handling at a dog show.

Puppy dog (no entries)

Junior Dog (3) 2bs

1st Peach Mr M & Mrs G Kilbourne Daniyal

Very promising young lad, strong bone well muscled. Grand depth of chest, good angles in front and rear. Pleasing fallaway to long tail. Lovely balanced head with correct eye shape. Moved soundly.

Post Graduate 6 entries (0)

1st Brodie Miss Z & Owen Mr K Fritzens Zareef at Wolfscastle (imp Ger)
Lovely shape boy elegant head with dark eyes and correct ears. Strong neck into well laid shoulders. Grand depth of chest and length of back. Not over angulated rear moved with ease. Still maturing so his best is yet to come. Res CC

2nd Wragg Mrs J Neroche Kielder

Close decision between these two. Again lovely gentle expression well proportioned head well set ears. Plenty of heart room and depth of chest. Well angulated rear quarters. Presented in excellent condition. He didn't help his handler by being a figit !!!
However he moved well.

3rd Thom Miss S Flaxside A Will To Live

Limit Dog (4) Abs (0)

1st Peach Mr M Mrs G Quantistico Guiseppe to Kilbourne naf

Fitting winner and awarded him his third CC, but his best is yet to come. All male but not coarse in any way. Excellent front angulation with good width, and depth . Strong neck of good length flowing into well laid shoulders. Correct topline slightly rise over well muscled loin . Well arched toes and firm hocks. Loved his easy gait. CC & BOB

2nd Wince Mr & Mrs J Kirjojax Harris

Appealing hound with good depth and length of body, although a little flat. Strong fore legs adequate rear moved ok.

3rd Cummings Mr & Mrs S Kaleginy Trubador

Open Dog 4 (3abs)

1st Killgallioch Harris

Stood alone , this boy had an appealing head and expression, good neck into adequate lay of shoulder. Strong topline and loin to fallaway. Just wished he had stood well on front right foot which also showed in his movement.

Veteran Dog or Bitch 2(1abs)

Bailey Mr & Mrs G. Ch Greyflax lady Sings the Blu's

Eight year old bitch of obvious quality . Loads of facial furnishings which covered her refined head . Well angled front , elbows set well under. Super depth of chest and spring of rib. Moved nicely but naturally not the same as in her youth.

Puppy Bitch 4 (1abs)

Stuart & Holt Ms K Qllandsheart Matilda Most delightful girl and the one I would have taken home. Pretty head but not ultra fine strong under jaw .Neck flowed into well laid shoulder. Good depth of chest and tuck up. Well balanced rear. Moved soundly. Super textured dark coat. Best puppy.

2nd Peach Mr & Mrs G Kilbourne Havana.

Built on similar lines to first Feminine head with correct eye shape and ear set. Good neck well laid shoulder . Well boned and plenty of substance. . Nice feet and moved steadily for her age.

3rd Taylor Mrs C Packway Star Of the East.

Junior Bitch 2

1st Stuart & Holt Packway Cora Sundrop at Qllandsheart Loved the outline of this 9 month old young lady. My type of head with attractive facial furnishings. Excellent deep chest good topline with slight rise over loin. Moved well.

2nd Peach Mr & Mrs M Kilbourne Devon

Similar type to 1st just slightly longer cast. Superb neck into well laid shoulders and firm
topline. Neat feet well placed stacked and on the move. Again showed sound movement.

Post Graduate 2 (1abs)

1st Ms s Flaxside Against All Odds

Fine in head and bone but she had a good depth of chest and width in front. Adequate rear
angulation long tail moved freely.

Limit Bitch 2 (0)

1st Wilce & Quinton Mr & Mrs J Kirjojax Pancho

Lovely shape on the stack with slight rise over loin, Strong fore legs and correct feet . Good bend of stifle and well carried tail. Moved well.

2nd Kilgar Miss D Claonaiglen Tilt Maelstrom

Longer cast than 1st, well muscled and body weight. Head fair good neck in to well laid shoulders. Long tail carried well in action.

Open Bitch (5)
1st Brodie and Owen K Wolfscastle Soul Sister.

A hound can never be penalised for being too happy but this girl could be over exuberant. Adored her head and expression with lovely dark eye. Superb neck flowing into well laid shoulders. In extremely good condition and well prepared coat of good texture. Overall presented a well balanced hound a truly beautiful girl of lovely type, so delighted to award her crowning CC.

2nd Bailey Mr G Mrs N. Ch Tallulah Lilac.

Slightly bigger build than 1st but still very feminine with most appealing head piece. Super depth of chest with plenty of heart room. Good length from hip to hock with correct topline strong loin. Moved soundly with lovely side gait. res CC

3rd Bailey Mr & Mrs G Ch Greyflax Peals a Singer.

Trio of quality bitches.


Judge Glenda Adams