Thanks to the Three Counties Committee for the invite to judge at such a lovely show. Many thanks to the deerhound people for coming along.
Puppy Dog
1st Mr G & Mrs A Greenhalgh – KILBOURNE ABLAIZE AT LEKSMOOR
Dark coated 10-month puppy with kind expression. Dark eyes, small ears. Correct reach of neck and a nice topline. Movement was a bit loose, but this can come good in time.
Post Graduate Dog
1st Mrs S J Taylor – ORMANSTAR EZRA
Well-constructed young male. Full of quality, presented in pristine condition. He is masculine without a hint of coarseness. Good head with required breed features. Well put together front and back. Correct sweep over top line and deep chest. He moved around the ring with ease. CC & BOB.
2nd Miss S L & Dr N S A Finnett and Heathcote – ANTONIUS VERTRAGUS THE-RIFT-VALLLEY WITH HYNDSIGHT
Strong well bodied dog with lovely harsh coat. Liked his head. Good spring of rib and broad hindquarters. Good bend of stifle. Unfortunately, he wasn’t playing the game with his handler which hindered his movement.
3rd Mr K J & Ms Z L S Owen & Brodie – FRITZEN ZAREEF AT WOLFSCASTLE
Limit Dog
1st Ms S Thom – FLAXSIDE A WILL TO LIVE
Dark hound, in good muscular condition. Dark eyes and neat ears. Deep in chest and strong in hind legs. Gives the impression he would be a good worker.
2nd Mrs S and Mr S Cummings – KALEGINY TRUBADOR
Different type to first, heavier set dog. Kind expression and neat ears, good shoulder placement. Capacious chest and low set hocks.
Open Dog
1st Mrs S J Taylor – CH ORMANSTAR DARK SHADOW
Imposing dog shown in immaculate condition. Dark eye and small ears, strong neck and good shoulder. Straight front legs, deep chest and well muscled hind quarters. Movement looked good from all angles. RCC
2nd Miss S L & Dr N S A Finnett & Heathcote – CH HYNDSIGHT SINNERMAN
Close to decision between 1 & 2. A real quality deerhound of good breed type. Lovely soft expression, good strong neck, correct topline and well sprung rib. Generous hind quarters. Good mover.
3rd Mr M J & Mrs G M Peach – QUANTASTICO GUISEPPE TO KILBOURNE
Veteran Dog
1st Mrs Ka Llewellyn – HUNKYDORY BOWIE TO KILBOURNE
Nice type, standing he presented a good frame. Typical head with hazel eye and small well folded ears. Well bodied hound with correct sweeping topline. Best Veteran.
Puppy Bitch
1st Mr M J and Mrs G M Peach – KILBOURNE DANNY’S ANNIE
Well presented and well reared 10-month puppy. Good strong bone and crisp coat. Kind expression, good lay of shoulder, straight front legs. Well bodied for age with correct topline and good length from hip to hock. Well knuckled feet.
Junior Bitch
1st Miss R V & Mr C J Lucas & Dargonne – PACKWAY THE ENIGMA
Dark hound going through the ‘in-between stage’. Feminine and in fit condition. Well-constructed with low set hocks. Moved well.
Post Graduate Bitch
1st Miss S L & Dr N S A Finnett & Heathcote – HYNDSIGHT GO YOUR OWN WAY
Strong and curvy bitch with good, ragged coat. Deep chest, well angulated front and rear, broad hind quarters and good bend of stifle. Best of heads.
2nd Dr S A F Helps – BEARDSWOOD GILLE’S WHISPER
Fit hound with a super outline. Good forechest, lovely spring in pasterns, deep chest, strong in loin and well-muscled rear end. Moved with ease.
3rd Mr A K & Mrs V Lewis - LUCKHURST WHITEFEATHERFAL
Limit Bitch
1st Mrs T C & Mr M C Edwards – QUANTASTICO LUCIA TO KILBOURNE
Feminine bitch that is deceptively strong. Beautiful head, good reach of neck and correct topline. Well developed hind quarters and well knuckled feet. Free mover presented in tip top condition. CC
2nd Mr M J & Mrs G M Peach – KILBOURNE FLORA McDEVA
Substantial bitch of good breed type. Flowing curves throughout. Good spring of rib, strong flat bone, powerful hind legs. Good bend of stifle. Quality hound.
3rd Miss S L & Dr N S A Finnett and Heathcote – ANTONIUS VERTRAGUS THE-MARA-RIVER WITH HYNDSIGHT
Open Bitch
1st Dr S A F Helps – CH BEARDSWOOD VERBENA
An eye-catching hound, built on lovely flowing lines. Super head, strong neck, good shoulder placement. Gentle rise over loin and well-muscled hind quarters. A well-presented classy Deerhound. RCC
2nd Miss R V & Mr C J Lucas & Dargonne – PACKWAY SMACKFARTHING
Another very nice exhibit. Well put together throughout. Kind expression, good forechest, strong boned front legs, deep chest, correct croup and strong back end. Moved well.
3rd Mr M, Mrs R & Mr A Paisey – HYNDSIGHT FIELDS OF GOLD
Veteran Bitch
1st Mrs Ka Llewellyn - KILBOURNE MISTRESS MARTHA
Feminine bitch with a nice outline. Good forechest, topline and underline. Moved well considering the heat.
Rod Gillie
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