Welsh Kennel Club

RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK

VD 1(0)

1. Raymond’s Sofala Lightening Strike. Nicely balanced headpiece, level head planes, flat skull, ears are set high and of medium size, has some strength to his muzzle but not overdone, lovely straight forelegs with good bone, compact arched feet, clean neck, could have a little more depth to his chest, level top-line, good width to his rear, nicely moulded croup, low set hocks, holds his shape on the move in profile, places his feet well up and down, good condition, nicely balanced.

MPD 1(0)

1. Nevison’s Bikquest Helios Sunreacher. Raw youngster, alert and on his toes, dark round eyes set well, he has a flat skull, still needs to develop in muzzle and a little throaty at this age, moderate length of neck, good bone, straight forelegs, good length of ribs that are well sprung, firm top-line, needs to drop in his rear at the minute, strong muscle tone in his rear, rounded croup, low set hocks, good skin and coat, moves well up and down and in profile just needs to drop into his rear, promising, just needs to mature and develop.

JD 6(1)

Mixed class of various ages of maturity and proportions.

1. Hurn’s Kwanza El Faiyum at Matikiridge. Lovely clean balanced moderate outline, masculine head but not overdone, flat skull, equal head proportions, ears are set high, lovely straight forelegs with compact arched feet, has some fill in front, clean neck of good length, lovely top-line, ribs could be a little bit longer, nicely sloping croup, moderate rear angulation with low set hocks, once he settles places his feet well on the move and he holds his shape, nice balanced moderate dog. 

2. Pearce’s Kinyemi Song of Serengeti Sepiwi Sekayi for Msingi. Masculine headed dog, equal head proportions, his eyes are set wide and he has good ear set, flat skull, strong bone, excellent feet, could have a little more fill in front, muscular strong neck, ribs of good length, firm top-line, like 1 has good croup and tail set, strong muscled rear with low set hocks, he has a clean outline on the stand, 2 nice dogs, 2nd is just a little stronger build than 1.

3. Pritchard-Jones’ Mission Wild Wind of Luanda at Affrhoda (imp SVK).

YD 2(0)

1. Strauja/Price’s It Balt Jun Ch. Chioke For Zeri by Ridgelove JW (imp). Very nice clean unexaggerated balanced outline, I liked his headpiece, lovely dark eyes, has some width in skull but not too broad, high set ears, equal head proportions, excellent bone, has fill in front, moderately built front assembly with a clean strong muscular neck, ribs are well sprung, super top-line with gentle sloping croup into tail set, has some width in his rear quarters with good muscle tone, holds his shape on the move, very balanced, good footfall, a little loose in his elbow coming towards you but is a lovely type and holds his shape in profile, in lovely condition,

RDCC.

2. Musgrave/Cox’s Carlincox Knock Em Out. Slightly taller built dog than 1, masculine head, a little loose in eye, good ear set, broad skull, right amount of bone, still needs to develop in forechest, strong muscular neck, well developed ribs of good length, firm top-line, like 1 has a good rear, flags his tail a little on the move but has good footfall and covers the ground, just preferred the balance of 1.

ND 1(0)

1. Hurn’s Kwanza El Faiyum at Matikiridge. Repeat.

PGD 1(0)

1. Raymond’s Sofala’s Raffaello JW (AI). Pleasing head, has flat skull and equal head proportions, lip could be a little bit tighter, well placed eyes, moderate stop, he has the right amount of bone for his frame, good length of neck, prefer a slightly better lay of shoulder but has a balanced front assembly, compact feet, still to drop in chest a little, good top-line, well developed ribs, muscled loin, strong rear quarters, he is very balanced on the go round with moderate good footfall to him, honest and unexaggerated.

LD 4(1)

1. Parsons’ Priorpark’s Par The Course. Moderately framed dog, has equal head proportions, dark eye facing forward, still needs to strengthen in foreface, ears are high set and medium size, lovely straight forelegs with arched compact feet, moderate length of neck, could have a little better lay of shoulder but has good upper arm, well developed ribs, firm top-line, nicely muscled loin, good strength in his rear quarters, correct croup and tail, low set hocks, free mover in profile, has some fill in front, just needs to tighten up in front but a nice moderate unexaggerated dog.

2. Mitchelson’s Amahle Red Hot Zephyr at Voortrekker. Masculine headed dog, slightly broader and cheeky in skull than 1, equal head proportions, eye could be a little darker, ears are high set, excellent quality of bone with good feet, has forechest to him, moderate neck, like 1 could have a little better lay of shoulder but good return of upper arm, deep chest, well sprung ribs, firm top-line, a little flat in croup so he carries the tail a fraction high but good rear quarters, powerful dog that covers the ground when settled.

3. Murphy/Cox’s Carlincox Mash It Up JW.

OD 8(0)

Mixed class to sort out.

1. Mansfield/Kirby’s Shingwidsi Tsholo Light. A lovely typey balanced moderate dog, excellent head proportions, moderate stop, flat skull, has some depth but not overdone, ears are well set, clean moderate outline, strong neck, nicely made front, straight legs, could have a little more fill in front but has good ribs, level top-line which he holds on the move, nicely moulded croup with width in 2nd thigh, low set hocks, he won the class on his balanced movement with good footfall in profile, quality dog. DCC.

2. Dawson/Parsons’ Priorpark Problem Solved. Masculine headed dog, has width in skull, ears are high set, good strength to his foreface, excellent bone and feet, muscular neck, good depth of chest, well proportioned with a firm top-line, correct croup and tail set, nice width in thigh, like 1 has low set hocks, he is a positive mover in profile, 2 nice dogs, just slightly different in type but has quality to him.

3. Mackfall’s Ch. Hespa Masseto of Africaner JW (AI).

SBD/B 5(0)

1. Nevison’s Bikquest Envy Blazingstar. Just 7 months old, nicely proportioned bitch, obviously still raw, lovely dark eye, equal head proportions, ears are set well, moderate wrinkle when alert, straight forelegs, excellent feet, prefer a better lay of shoulder, ribs of good length, moderate rear angulation, tail of correct length, excellent feet, nicely balanced, just immature but she is a steady free mover, will improve with time, BSpB.

2. Hall’s Kenzduo Daffodil. 3 year old bitch, obviously more mature than 1, balanced headpiece, has broad skull, equal head proportions with slight stop, prefer more strength in underjaw, muscular neck, good forechest, front nicely under her body, nice depth of chest, her ribs are of good length, she slightly rises in top-line, moderate rear angulation, good condition, positive mover, just preferred the outline of 1.

3. Maddox/Gethin’s Fiadma’s Mojito at Purplepride.

VB 2(0)

1. Storey’s Ch. Kiromol Midsummer Spirit JW. Lovely bitch, very honest, unexaggerated, really well put together, feminine head but still has strength, lovely eye, moderate stop, flat skull, ears are set well, strong muscular neck, nicely made front, good forelegs, arched compact feet, correct depth of chest, super ribs, top-line and rear to her, she is a very free mover, undercarriage not quite there any more but she is a nice example of the breed, BV.

2. Nash’s Mutoko’s Blaze of Glory. Finer built bitch than 1, good proportions in body and leg, equal head proportions, prefer a little bit more forechest and depth of chest to her, balanced moderate angles front and back, little flat in croup, positive mover, holds her top-line on the move.

MPB 3(0)

1. Hodge’s Colkeririn To The Nines. Very balanced, lovely proportions to her and already has good breed type, equal head proportions, correct eye, high set ears, flat skull, super neck, excellent forequarters with really good shoulder, upper arm, bone and feet, already has fill in front, good length of rib, holds her top-line, tail a little bit high at the minute, good width in thigh, already has some 2nd thigh, very free easy mover, lovely type, just lost out on BP on maturity but very balanced for age, she should have a nice future.

2. Nevison’s Bikquest Envy Blazingstar. Repeat.

3. Nevison’s Bikquest Sunshine Emba.

PB 2(1)

1. Mackfall/McIntosh’s Africaner Zavanna Breeze. Like previous class, very nice shape and proportions, nicely made front, excellent shaped forelegs, equal head proportions, obviously still needs to fill out in muzzle but for age is good, moderate stop, clean neck, good lay of shoulder, excellent ribs, super top-line, muscled loin, a little steep in croup, liked her rear quarters but she is unexaggerated and balanced with good proportions, slightly longer than tall, super condition, very sound, nice type, BP.

JB 3(0)

1. Farleigh’s Kinabula’s Cup of Ambition. Liked her balance and proportions, slightly longer than tall, she has a feminine head, equal head proportions and has some width in skull, still to develop a little in muzzle but already has some strength, ears medium size set well, lovely neck, well made front to her, straight forelegs, still needs to tighten in feet a little, excellent ribs, good length of back without being too much, flags her tail a little on the move, moderate rear angulation, on the move she has a very steady, easy side gait to her, good condition.

2. Cox/Musgrave’s Carlincox Don’t Knock It JW. Stronger made bitch, like 1 has good body and leg proportions, a little shorter in foreface than 1, broad skull, ears are well set, correct bone, muscular neck, still needs to fill in chest by elbow, good length of rib, moderate top-line, like 1 does flag her tail on the move but is an age thing, lovely strong rear quarters with low set hocks, holds her shape on the move, 2 nice bitches, just of different type. 

3. Shaw’s Kinabula’s Taonga.

YB 3(0)

3 really nice bitches, slightly different in type but all have good qualities. 

1. Parsons’ Ch. Priorpark Proof in Pudding. Absolutely super head, lovely expression, moderate stop but has strength in skull and muzzle, equal proportions, medium size ears, lovely neck, well made front with forechest, good straight forelegs, muscular neck, lovely depth to her chest, good spring of rib, holds her top-line, lovely proportions to her, nicely moulded croup with well angulated rear, standing is a lovely picture and holds her shape on the move, strong bitch but not overdone, lovely condition, full of breed type,no surprise she is already a Ch. BCC & BOB.

2. Raymond’s Sofala Angel Band. Slightly different type to 1 but also has good proportions to her, equal head proportions, could have a little bit more strength in foreface and muzzle, clean neck, nicely made front, straight forelegs, correct depth of chest, ribs of fair length, holds her top-line, correct croup with tail of right length, well angled rear, doesn’t quite have the carriage of 1 but steady foot placement.

3. Farleigh’s Kinabula Stay Calm and Smile.

NB 3(0)

3 really different bitches of size and maturity.

1. Hodge’s Colkeririn Stitch In Time. Just 6 months old but I liked her proportions, still needs to develop in her head but has equal head proportions, muzzle a little fine, excellent straight forelegs with nicely arched compact feet, moderate front assembly, good top-line, ribs of good length, nicely angled rear, standing she has a really balanced look to her but is very raw but has good breed type to her.

2. Hall’s Kenzduo Daffodil. 

2nd SB D/B

3. Healey’s Kiromol Reckon I’m Hot.

PGB 4(0)

1. McIntosh/Mackfall’s Chagall Iona With Attitude JW. Has a balanced head, dark round eyes, moderate stop, equal head proportions, has some strength in foreface, standing I like her shape, she has a clean neck with moderate front assembly, nice deep chest, firm top-line, ribs of good length, compact feet, moderate croup to go with her moderate rear angulation, I like her proportions, she is a steady mover, could have a little bit more reach in front but she holds her shape. 

2. Pritchard-Jones’ Kalahari Sun of Luanda at Affrhoda (imp SVK). Slightly stronger built than 1, lovely head, eye and expression, broad skull, has nice strength in foreface, excellent straight forelegs, good fill in front, well sprung ribs, super top-line, has correct tail set, width in thigh but 2nd thigh could have a little more width to her, hock could be stronger, on the go round she is positive in profile, just not quite as fluid in the rear as 1 but nice bitch in lovely condition, good skin and muscle tone.

3. Storey/Piehl’s Kiromol Dare to Flair.

LB 5(0)

1. Smith’s Ungowa Herę You Come Again JW. Wins her class on her balance and proportions with a clean moderate outline, lovely dark eyes, moderate stop, tight lips, ears set high, strong neck, nicely made front with some forechest, excellent feet, ribs of good length, correct croup with strong tail, strong rear quarters to her, nicely balanced, holds her shape on the move with good footfall. 

2. Storey/Piehl’s Kiromol Tip Toe and Go (AI). Again nicely proportioned bitch, good bone and substance to her, equal head proportions, flat broad skull, straight forelegs, could have a little bit more forechest to her, ribs of good length, I liked her strength and substance, she is a little bit restricted in her rear, doesn’t really drive from the rear as much as 1 even though she has good muscle tone, low set hocks, nice bitch, just different type to 1.

3. Maddox/Gethin’s Rubiltra Chumba Bibi of Purplepride.

OB 10(2)

Best of the class to judge, 8 in it, all 5 places worthy of top awards.

1. Mansfield/Kirby’s Ch. Shingwidsi Tshedisa Light. Very balanced, clean skull, equal head proportions, well placed eye with nice expression, medium size ears that are well set, well made front, lovely clean neck to her, straight forelegs with super feet, good length of rib, I liked her proportions, she holds her top-line, gentle slope of croup, strong rear quarters, low set hocks, lovely tail carriage, goes round effortless on the go round where she holds her shape, nice breed type, RBCC.

2. Parsons’ Ch. Priorpark Poetry In Motion JW. Liver bitch, equal head proportions,flat skull, moderate stop to her, strong neck, nicely made front with good forelegs to her, deep chest, good length of rib, firm top-line, flags her tail a little on the move, strong rear quarters to her, easy powerful gait to her where she holds her shape, preferred head on 1 but 2 very nice bitches.

3. Mackfall’s Benicloujam Aumba Breeze of Africaner ShCEx.

GAVIN ROBERTSON