Rhyl Canine Society

Rhyl Canine Society 6th November 2022

My thanks go to the officers and committee for inviting me to judge at this well run and friendly show. Thank you to my ring stewards who kept my rings running smoothly, and above all thank you to the exhibitors who bought their dogs for my evaluation.

Pointer

Puppy (1)

Gordon, MS W, Hawkfield Golly Gosh- 6-month-old FB/W bitch, she has the kindest expression complimented by the work in her head with pronounced occiput, fine leathers long slightly arched neck into a well laid shoulder. Enough depth of brisket for age, well-turned stifle with hocks let down. Moved soundly around the ring lashing her bee sting tail. Pleased to award her BP

Junior- No Entries

Postgraduate (2,1a)

Gordon, MS W, Hawkfield Pemberley- 2 ½ year old B/W dog, stacked he presented a picture of graceful curves. He had the most exquisite head with all the work and chiselling, well defined stop and kind expression. Strong slightly arched neck leading to well laid shoulders, good depth to brisket and a well sprung rib leading to strong well-muscled hindquarters with hocks well laid down. Moved soundly fore and aft and in profile lashing his bee sting tail, I had no hesitation in awarding him BOB.

Open (3)

Collins, MR D T & J A, Collholme Angelique- O/W bitch of lovely type, She has enough work in her head with slight dish appearance. Fine leathers, arched neck into well laid shoulders, good depth of body and firm top line. Pasterns well sprung, muscular hind quarters and her hocks well let down. Moved true fore and aft and In profile, using her tail well. Just preferred the overall outline of the BOB.

2nd Batchelor, MRS S, Sharnphilly Blanche To Kielderpoint- B/W A lovely bitch for type, she has all the work in her head and pronounced occiput. Fine leathers, arched neck to well laid shoulders, deep brisket, well ribbed and good sweep of stifle to well let down hocks. On the move she just wasn’t happy keeping her tail down, however, she was true fore and aft and showed enough reach and drive action in a small ring. I just preferred the overall way of going of the 1st

3rd Gordon & Howarth, MS W J & MR D, Hawkfield Jolly

Whippets

Puppy (4,1a)

1st Sampson, MRS A M & MR L, Dapperdiva Milk And Honey - My hands glided over this feminine fawn bitch of excellent type. She has a balanced and typical head with oval eye, fine rose shaped ears, long muscular neck into well-placed shoulders. Enough depth to brisked for age, well-muscled back showing a gentle rise over the loin well developed hind quarters and hocks well let down. Moved round the ring soundly showing her daisy cutting action, excellently handled. Pleased to award her BP, see her go PG1, and later hear she went RBPIS

2nd Rawlinson & Searle, MS M & Miss N, Reffton Tibalt At Whipsearle -7-month-old fawn dog of similar type to 1st. Attractive head, long neck, good shoulders, enough depth brisket for age, well-muscled back, good turn of stifle and hocks well let down. Not as settled on the move as 1st.

3rd Lloyd, Ms J M, Jothryn Beyond Blonde Avec Penwincoed

Junior (6,1a)

1st Rawlinson & Searle, MS M & Miss N, Reffton Tibalt At Whipsearle- 2nd in puppy. He was more settled on the move in this class.

2nd Lloyd, Ms J M. Barnesmore Diamond Diva For Penwincoed- 14-month-old, mature for her age, balanced head, rose shaped ears. I would have liked slightly more lay of shoulder, front well filled, ribs well developed, strong hind quarters and good second thigh. Moved well.

3rd EPHRAIM, MR J LL, Lady Millions

Postgraduate (9,1a)

1st Birch, Miss M A, Lawleymoon Believe In Magic- A beautiful feminine fawn bitch of correct size. Head typical long and lean tapering to muzzle with a slight stop, nice bright oval eye. Arched neck into well laid shoulders, good front fill and deep in brisket. Pasterns well sprung, strong back leading to a slight rise over the loin, strong hind quarters and a well-developed second thigh, hocks well let down. She moved round the ring with style showing her lovely daisy cutting movement with tail caried in a delicate curve. I was pleased to award her BOB.

2nd Disley, Miss A, Snowleana Ray of Light- Fawn bitch, balanced head, long neck into well laid shoulder, good depth to brisket, definite rise over the loin, strong hind quarters would have preferred a more developed second thigh, moved soundly.

3rd Riding- Smith, Mrs J- Cobyco Cream Sundae

Open (11,3a)

1st Sampson, MRS A M & MR L, Shiny Sensations For Your Eyes Only To Dapperdiva- An up to hight Brindle bitch, but none the less still possessed femininity. A balanced head with oval eye, rose shaped ears, good length on neck into well placed shoulders. Well sprung pasterns, good underline, strong hind quarters leading to well-developed second thigh, moved well showing her daisy cutting action.

2nd Blake Miss E, Silkridge in a moment at Mazargo- A brindle bitch who possess the typical curves of a whippet, and a balanced head, well laid shoulders, good front fill and spring to pasterns, deep brisket well-muscled back with rise to loin, strong hind quarters and well developed second thigh, she moved well and true after she had settled. She tended to be a little over exuberant on the move and wagged her tail which affected her hind movement.

3rd Brown, T, Collooney Why Eye Man At Tamelden

Handling

6-11 (4,2a)

1st Livia Boryc age 11-both handler and dog were turned out well, An accomplished and polite handler who was always aware of where I was in the ring, she always had the dog stood well even when relaxed. When I shadowed the dog she kept out my way whilst always talking to the dog, when asked to do a pattern she kept her lines straight, dog and handler moved as one. She has a bright future in handling.

2nd Evelyn Hardy aged 8- Another polite handler who spoke to her dog. Unfortunately, the dog was not playing ball when being stacked, however, the handler took her time to get the very best out of the dog. She wasn’t so aware of me and blocked me particularly when I was shadowing, her pattern work was good and lines straight, however, wasn’t as fluent as first. An observation of this young handler was she had the lead in both hands this spoilt the overall picture when on the move. None the less another promising handler, keep up the good work.

12-16 (2)

1st Daisy Mason aged 16 -A superb handler who was always aware of where I was positioned in the ring and moved her dog at the correct pace. Both dog and handler were well turned out. She followed the golden rule of not getting between the dog and judge when I shadowed.Pattern work was clean and flowing. Best Junior Handler

2nd Ethan Warrener aged 14 – Promising young handler who presented himself and the dog well. He spoke to his dog at all times even when his dog wasn’t cooperating. He wasn’t always aware of myself in the ring and on a few occasions got in the way of the judge and the dog. His pattern work was clean, and lines straight, well done.

Adult Handling

17-39 (3,2a)

1st Paul Evans – A well turned-out handler showing a young dog, this handler wasn’t always aware of my whereabouts in the ring, particularly when I was shadowing. His lines were clean in the pattern work, just needs to work on not getting between the judge and the dog in the shadowing work.

40 years and over (8,3a)

1st Angela Mason- A sympathetic handler that was always aware of where I was in the ring, never blocking the dog from my view. This handler’s pattern work was exemplary moving her dog at the right pace, showing nice straight lines. A super handler, Best Adult Handler.

2nd Cath Parker- Another super handler who was always aware of my presence, being critical when shadowing. I would have liked her to mover further out my way, that said she never blocked the dog from the judge. Her pattern work was straight and flowing.

Kyle Cy Bridgman-Lewis (Judge)