Eastbourne & District Canine Society

Thank you to the committee of Eastbourne and District for the invitation to judge at this popular, well-run Premier Open Show. You pulled out all the stops and worked tirelessly to overcome the nightmare of finding glass in some of the areas where you had planned to position the rings. This resulted in my ring having to be moved to a different area than previously planned. It wasn’t the most even surface of rings and it was a little challenging for the exhibitors, but the hounds all managed to show well.

Thank you to my most efficient steward, Ceri, for the smooth running of my ring and Steve, the show manager for looking after us and keeping us hydrated. It was a very hot day, and all the hounds coped well in heat. It was wonderful to see such good sportsmanship around the ring.

BASSET GRIFFON VENDEEN (GRAND)

JUNIOR 2 (2)

POST GRADUATE 1 (1)

OPEN 2 (2)

BASSET GRIFFON VENDEEN (PETIT)

JUNIOR 1

1st Holt, Mrs K Cynetkoy River Phoenix Nicely proportioned 9-month-old tri male who was very collected for his age. Lovely, balanced head carried proudly, his leathers are set on low and nicely folded. Strong neck with fair width to front and good positioning of shoulders. He is level in topline with a short, muscular loin. Pleasing side gait, using his tail well, although he was just a little close in his rear at the moment. BP

POST GRADUATE 4

1st Wood, Mr S R & Mrs L Beaujons Anton Du Beke Smart18-month-old lemon and white male. Handsome domed head with a well-defined stop, he has strength to his muzzle and correct dentition. He is well boned and bodied with a good spring of ribs that extend well back. Shown in a lovely harsh jacket he was sound on the move, his stern carried proudly.

2nd Moore, Mr & Mrs R Probert Calypso Pretty 2-year-old grizzle and white bitch presented in a good, harsh coat. Breed typical head with dark oval eyes and nicely shaped ears. She has a good length of neck into a decent front assembly. Her forelegs are straight with slightly sloping pasterns and neat feet, although she just had the tendency to stand with them slightly turned out. Strong and firm in topline, her chest is deep and well-ribbed. She moved soundly around the ring, her tail constantly wagging.

OPEN 4

1st Skerritt & Betts, Mrs L C & Mrs J Beaujons Vagabond Of Monkhams VW Impressive 7-year-old sable and white, built on clean flowing lines. Masculine head of the correct proportions; he has lovely expressive eyes, super folded ears and this is all enhanced by wonderful furnishings. Strong, crested neck flows into a nicely made front, his shoulders are clean and well positioned, with depth to his brisket and a prominent sternum. He is level in topline, and moved around the ring with pizazz, his tail nicely set and carried sabre-like. BOB

2nd Skerritt & Betts, Mrs L C & Mrs J Monkhams Nightingale JW Nicely balanced and beautifully presented 2-year-old sable and white bitch. She impressed me on the stack with her breed typical outline. Nothing is overdone or exaggerated. Balanced in angulation fore and aft, her forearms are straight with slightly sloping pasterns and hard, well-padded feet. Her well-muscled rear quarters enabled her to move true, showing reach and drive, her tail carried proudly. RBOB

BASSET HOUND

JUNIOR 0

POST GRADUATE 2

1st Cooper, Mrs S & Mr D Houndsbay Vito Andolini Imposing 2-year-old tri male. He is nicely constructed and soundly made all through. Masculine, domed head of correct planes and prominent occiput. I liked his front; his shoulders are well laid back with correct length of upper arms enabling his elbows to be nicely positioned under his withers. He stands on super bone with large, well-padded feet. Rear quarters are nicely muscled with well bent stifles and width to his second thigh. He moved true in all directions. RBOB

2nd Allchorne, Mrs C Nelgus Lucky Charm Beautifully presented 2-year-old tri bitch. Pretty, head of pleasing proportions, with expressive dark eyes and long, velvety ears. Sturdy in body, her ribcage has depth and extends well back; she is level in topline and maintains it on the move. Plenty of ground clearance underneath, her coat was smooth and close and was gleaming in the sunshine. Not as positive as 1st on the move. I just wish she would carry her stern more proudly.

OPEN

1st Allchorne, Mrs C Nelgus Thyme Flies Super outline on this 5-year-old red and white stallion male. I loved his head which was handsome yet elegant, he has the darkest of eyes, a lovely Roman nose and strength to his underjaw. His muscular, beautifully arched neck fits smoothly into correctly positioned shoulders. He has a good depth of chest with a prominent breastbone; his ribs are well rounded and extent well back. Level in topline, his back is broad with a short, powerful loin. With plenty of ground clearance underneath, he powered around the ring with reach and drive, his stern carried correctly. This boy could certainly work in the field all day. BOB

2nd Mclean, Mrs P A Switherland Gabriella At Stookewood 4-year-old red blanket bitch. She is good for type with a lovely, feminine head; her leathers are set correctly and are nicely folded. She has a good reach of neck and a nicely made front, with a lovely depth of chest and prominent sternum. She used her broad hindquarters to her advantage while moving around the ring; her stern set on correctly and carried sabre fashion. Nicely handled and presented.

BEAGLE

PUPPY 1

1st Simkin, Mr D & Mrs K Simeldaka Sliema Madame Well grown 7 ½ -month-old tri bitch – though I wouldn’t want her any taller. Nicely proportioned head, her ears are set on low and reach almost to the end of her nose. She has a good length of neck into a decent front assembly, she stands on good bone with neat, tight feet. Firm and level in topline, her tail is set on high and carried correctly. Steady mover around the ring, she just needs to strengthen in her hocks as she matures. BP

JUNIOR 3

1st Whitton, Miss J Alibor Genesis Of Haggatty What an eye catching 13-month-old tri bitch! I loved her size and proportions - she has a wonderful, compact outline. Beautiful head that is slightly domed with clean lines and alert expression. Her neck is elegantly arched and flows smoothly into a well-constructed front assembly. She has super infill of forechest for one so young, her ribs are nicely sprung and extend well back. She maintained her topline on the move and used her well-developed hind quarters to drive around the ring. One I will watch. BOB

2nd McBain & Stevens, Miss S & Mr M Mayplelayne Serendipitous (AI) TAF 15-month-old tan and white male. Nicely shaped head with a well-defined stop, his ears are fine and set on low. Balanced in angulations front and rear, his forelegs are straight, but he was inclined to stand with one of his feet turned out. Level in topline, with good width to his loin and correctly set tail.

POST GRADUATE 6 (1)

1st Giles-Wyatt, Mrs L Clarismore Crown Prince JW Well constructed and typey 20-month-old tri male. He has a fabulous outline and is in tiptop condition. Lovely, masculine head, he has strength to his muzzle and correct dentition. His strong, well-muscled neck fits smoothly into a nicely positioned scapular, his elbows are firm and are placed directly under his withers. He stands on quality, round bone with slightly sloping pasterns and well-padded feet. Lovely, angulated rear with width to his second thigh and well bent stifles. He moved freely in all directions, his tail carried gaily. RBOB

2nd Whitton, Miss J Haggatty Callisto JW 2 1/2 -year-old tri bitch, she is nicely made all through. She pushed hard in this class, just losing out by the smallest of margins. I loved her head, that was refined and feminine. She has good depth to her muzzle with closely fitting flews. She has a well-made front assembly with a lovely depth of chest that is let down below her elbows. Her rear is broad and muscular with parallel, low set hocks. Shown in super condition, she moved with great reach and drive, true in all directions.

OPEN

1st Whitton & Edge, Miss J & Mrs E Jalhar The Wonder Of You At Haggatty Compact 6 ½ -year-old tri male with balanced angulations fore and aft. He has an appealing, masculine head with lovely dark eyes and pigmentation. Level in topline, his stern is set on and carried correctly. Firm in body cover, he looked a picture on the stack and moved true in all directions.

2nd Thornton & Thornton-Margetts, Mrs J & Mrs E Julemark Primrose At Maplelayne JW 4-year-old tan and white bitch. Lovely outline on this girl who is good for size. She is nicely balanced with good depth of brisket and a firm, level topline. I liked her hindquarters that were well-muscled with width to her second thigh and broad, well let down hocks. This girl is in lovely condition and moved with a pleasing side gait.

DEERHOUND

JUNIOR 1 (1)

POST GRADUATE 1

1st Lucas & Dargonne, Miss R V & Mr C J Packway The Enigma Shapely and elegant 2-year-old bitch. Pretty head with the darkest of eyes, her ears are small and beautifully folded, I loved her silky moustache and super beard. Good length of neck that flows into a well-positioned scapular. Her forelegs are straight, she stands on quality flat bone with compact, well-knuckled feet. I liked her depth of chest, her ribs extend well back and are nicely sprung, and she has a short, gracefully arched loin. Presented in super harsh coat and condition. She moved around the ring with an easy and active gait. She looked as if she could work all day. BOB

OPEN 1

1st Lucas & Dargonne, Miss R V & Mr C J Packway Ecotrailer Well-made 4-year-old bitch, shown in a shaggy, thick coat. Breed typical head with a lovely expression, she has strength to her underjaw and a super aquiline nose. Balance in angulations fore and aft, she has fair depth of brisket with ample width to her fore chest. Her topline is firm, with a gentle rise over her loin. Her rear quarters are broad and muscular, with a well bent stifle and parallel hocks. Lovely profile movement, although not overly enthusiastic in the challenge. RBOB

SALUKI

JUNIOR 0

POST GRADUATE 1

1st Jowitt, Mrs C M Barleymoon Zala Elegant 2-year-old black fringed fawn, she is finely made all through. Refined, feminine head with dark eyes and pigmentation that gives her a delightful expression. Good length of neck into well laid shoulders, although I would just prefer more length of upper arm which would enable more reach in her movement. Her chest has depth and is well-ribbed, with a gentle, sweeping underline. Nicely developed rear quarters with moderately bent stifles and broad hocks. She was a light and easy mover around the ring. BOB

OPEN 0

ELAINE BOGART (Incitatus)