Kent County Canine Association

Kent County Canine Association
Sunday 17th August 2025 
Thank you to the committee for inviting me to judge. Some breeds I haven't judged in a long time and some I have been interested and wanting to judge for a long time, finally got the courage to.
Thank you to the exhibitors who entered. It was lovely to see some breeds with an excellent sportsmanship attitude. A warm day but this didnt seem to bother the dogs (or humans!) 

Beagle
Junior (3)
1st Mr D & Mrs K Simkin - Simeldaka Sliema Madame
Lovely young bitch, sturdy in type. Correct pigment, stop well defined, ears long and rounded reaching the nose. Correct length of neck into well placed shoulders. Forelegs straight and upright. Would like a little more flection in the pasterns. Firm elbows, topline level and carried level at all times. Still time to mature and fill out. Muscular thighs, feet firm and movement free and long-reaching. BP & pleased to see her go Hound Puppy Group 4. 

2nd Miss J Whitton - Alibor Genesis of Haggatty 
Compact bitch, correct pigment, with correct eye shape and ear length. Correct length of neck into point of shoulder. Forelegs straight and upright, good substance. Elbows firm and close to the body. Ribs well sprung, and short in coupling. Muscular thighs. Balanced in look. Just lost out on the class due to topline not as firm as 1. 

3rd Miss G Borg - Alobor Knockout 

Post Graduate (1)
1st Mrs L Giles-Wyatt - Clarismore Crown Prince JW
No mistaking this quality dog. Lovely type. Sturdy and balanced throughout. Stop well defined, correct ear length, good pigment. Lovely neck into well placed shoulders. Forelegs held under him, straight front and elbows firm to the body. Correct height ratio. Topline strong and level & held at all times. Well sprung ribs extending well back. Muscular thighs, stifles well bent. Tail held sturdy and carried up. Strong movement correct fore and aft. BOB & lovely to se him go Hound Group 2 

Open (2)
1st Miss J Whitton - Tabula Rasa of Haggatty
Older bitch but she certainly doesn’t show it. Showing the true beagle characteristics. (I think she was pleased to be back out!) Lovely compact bitch, correct pigment, Dark brown eye with appealing expression. Neck flows into well placed shoulders. Loin powerful and correct tuck up. Muscular rear which she used to drive round the ring. RBOB

2nd Mr D And Mrs K Simkin - Simeldaka Marfa Ridge. 
Correct muzzle and eye shape. Nice pigment. Good ear length. Correct length of neck into point of shoulder. Correct tuck up, tight feet. Slightly longer in loin then 1. Correct macular thighs which she used on the move. Correct tail set & carriage.

Dachshund (Mini Long)
Junior (2/1)
1. Mrs J Stevens & Mrs M Merelli - Grondhale Tinkerbelle
A typey youngster from what I could see and feel. Needs more body to her which may come in time. Lovely head and expression. I would prefer less length of loin. Sadly she was not a happy dachshund today. I couldn’t award BOB at this time. She needs time and confidence. 

Post Grade (1/1) 

Dachshund (Mini Smooth)
Two very different styles and types of dachshunds in this class.
Junior (3/1)
1st Miss N Sommers - Penjulai's Over the Moon
Black and Tan bitch, young but very mature. Lovely dark pigment, oval eye shape. Would like a little more length of muzzle. Long neck into point of shoulder. Would like a little more return of upper arm. Lovely bold pro sternum, good spring of rib. Short loin and good length of leg to body ratio. Level topline held on the move. Strong rear with moderate angulation. Tail set and carriage high, but nice to see her confident around the ring. Used her movement to her advantage which clinched her BOB & BP. Pleased to see her go Hound Group 4 & Puppy Group 3. 

2nd Miss G Hawdon - Lokmadi Charles Dance
Would prefer more leg length to this dog. However that being said he moved with drive and power. Lots to like about this male, strong substance/bone. Correct dark pigment, with a lovely hound expression. Level topline held throughout. Correct tuck up. Full rump with moderate rear angulation. Tail set and carriage high, but moved positive with drive. 

Post Graduate (3/1)
1st - Miss G Hawdon - Lokmadi Charles Dance
Repeat Junior. 

2nd Miss N Sommers - Ruletadax Queen of Hearts for Penjulai
Well handled with confidence. Presented nicely, lovely dark pigment, correct ear set. Level topline held throughout. Would like a straighter front, nice tuck up and moderate rear. Free flowing movement with confidence. 

Open (2)
1st Miss N Sommers - Judy Rainbow over Penjulai
Chocolate and tan bitch, correct leg to body ratio with good ground clearance. Correct length of skull & muzzle. Dark pigment. Good forechest, would like a slightly straighter front. Level topline held throughout. Moderate rear, well muscled and handled well. RBOB

Whippet
Puppy (4/1) 
A very mixed class on maturity. Liked both my 1st and 2nd and I’m sure these two will switch places.
1st Mrs S Leverett - Whippiness Eyes Down
More mature dog, who won this class on his positive footfall and movement. Lots to like while he still has time to mature and grow. Tapering skull to muzzle with a slight stop. Lovely gentle expression. Long muscled neck flowing into well laid back shoulder. Front legs straight when viewed from the front. Good length of rib awaiting to spring. Showing a graceful arch over loin. Defined tuck up. Strong thighs for his age, with good muscle tone. Correct free movement, which will tighten up with age. BP & pleased to see him go Hound Puppy Group 2.

2nd Mrs A and Mr B Birchall - Dapperdiva Wild and Wonder
Balanced bitch with a lovely expression. Oval, bright eyes. Long neck flowing into point of shoulder. Elbows placed under the dog, correct width throughout. Correct defined tuck up. Broad thighs and good muscle tone for the age.  

3rd Ms O Wells - A Flick of Light 

Junior (3/1)
1st - Mrs L Hawdown - Crosscop Fascination 
Lovely young bitch. Loved her over all shape and type. In that stage of growing and filling out. Won this class on her positive and correct footfall. Correct dark pigment. With bright expression. Long neck flowing into well laid back shoulders. Brisket still needs time to develop. Showing a graceful arch over the loin. Defined tuck up. Strong broad thighs. Good muscle tone for her age.

2nd - Mrs V Smith - Palmik I Believe in you at Cryhavoc
Bright expression with dark pigment. Correct oval eye. Long, elegant neck flowing into point of shoulder. Elbows fall directly under withers. Deep brisket. Strong thighs with stifles well bent. Just want a little more forward reach on the move. 

Post Graduate (6/3)
1st Miss B Gauron & Mr R Viner - Kensequi Basil
Elegance and grace with style. Lovely outline to this dog. Won BOB on his movement alone which was true coming and going with flowing freedom throughout. Moved with ease around the ring repeatedly. Correct head shape, with oval eye and tapering skull to muzzle. Long strong neck flowing into well laid back shoulders. Front straight with a graceful arch over the loin and correct tuck up. Strong and well muscled thighs which he used well on the move. Stifles well bent. BOB & please to see him go Hound Group 3 

2nd Miss T Robinson - Whippiness Tornado Takeoff
Slightly finer in type to 1. But a lovely bitch of quality. Long strong neck flowing into point of shoulder. Correct straight front with good tuck up and spring of rib. Lovely graceful arch over loin. Strong and well muscled rear. Just not as positive on footfall as 1. 

3nd - Mrs L Hawdown - Crosscop Fascination 

Open (4/2)
1st Mrs D Edwards - Silkridge Yoko Ohno.
Lovely bitch, mature and elegant. Dark pigment, correct oval eye. Flat top to tapering muzzle. Long, strong neck flowing into point of shoulder. Would like a slightly deeper brisket. Correct tuck up and graceful arch over loin. Muscled, strong rear. In the class she was graceful and moving freely, sadly in the challenge she just started to lag compared to BOB winner. Lovely balanced bitch. RBOB & it was lovely to see her go BEST RBOB In Show (think that’s the right title!) 

2nd Miss E Byron - Jasarat Gucci
Elegant dog, correct shaped head, long muscled neck into point of shoulder. Correct muscled front. Would like a touch more depth of brisket. Correct straight front, and good tuck up. More level topline, muscled rear with broad thighs. Not using his rear as well as 1 on the move. 

Gordon Setter
Puppy (3)
1st Mr P & Mrs C Sandiford - Hernwood Supersittion
Won this class on her profile movement. A very raw 6 month old bitch. Correct deep head, defined stop, muzzle fairly long. Cleary defined lips, open nostrils. Dark eyes, Long neck flowing into point of shoulder. Moderate body length. Steady free moving. Good muscle tone for her age. Look forward to watching her mature. BP 

2nd Mr P & Mrs C Sandiford - Hermwood Mater Blaster 
Close between 1 & 2 similar comments apply to both. More body to this litter brother then his sister, but not as positive in footfall as 1. Lovely eyes with a keen expression. Long neck flowing into point of shoulder. Level topline. Free movement just needs to firm up, good muscle tone for his age. Look forward to watching this dog mature. 

3rd Mr P, Mrs L & Miss N Johnston - Glenquinn Phantom 

Junior (2)
1st Mrs E & Mr L Poynter & Mrs J Collins-Pitman - Amscot Angels and Demons
Stylish dog, Liked his head - deep broad head, clearly defined stop, muzzle fairly long with parallel lines. Dark eye. Long neck free of any throatiness. Correct lay of shoulder, straight front, good spring of rib and with still more maturing to do. Moderate length of body, muscled throughout, steady, free movement. Correct fore and aft movement. One to watch. RBOB

2nd Mrs T Bryant - Laurelhach Lotus with Muckypups
A raw youngster. Still with time to grow and develop. She came up against a more mature male in this class. Lots to like about this bitch. Kind expression, broad head. Long neck flowing into well placed shoulders. Elbows tight to the body. Good length of rib. Moderate body. Broad, muscled rear which she used to her advantage around the ring. 

Post Graduate (2)
1st Mr H & Miss S Tye - Roydack Black Knight at Tymora
Almost 2 year old male. Lovely masculine look to him, no mistaking he is a dog. Skull slightly rounded and broad. Correct defined stop. Long neck leading to point of shoulder. Elbows close to the body and strong pasterns. Moderate in body length. Would like a little more turn of stifle on his rear. When he moved he moves with power and ease. 

2nd Mr B & Mrs E Williams - Longrow Ruby Tuesday
Just like her a little more bold and confident being gone over. Deep head with kind expression. Lovely substance to her. Needs some time to mature in body. Dark eyes, long neck into point of shoulder. Moderate body length. When she got moving she had a lovely steady movement.

Open (3/1)
1st Mr P & Mrs C Sandiford - Hernwood Love Potion JW
No mistaking this bitch for bitch. Lovely feminine look. Bold in her character. Head deep and with a defined stop. Dark eyes. Correct long neck into well placed shoulders. Elbows close to the body with a deep brisket. Ribs well sprung. Hocks straight. Steady, free movement with lovely drive from behind. Tail set and carriage correct. BOB & pleased to see her go Gundog Group 3 

2nd Mr P, Mrs L & Miss N Johnston - Glenquin Patriot
An older dog, broad head with well defined stop. Long neck flowing into point of shoulder. Correct depth of brisket, and lovely substance to him. Ribs well sprung and moderate in body. Strong rear which he used on the move. Just like him a little more steady on the move, gave his handler a bit of a hard time. 

Pointer
Puppy (6/1)
1st Mr P, Mrs L Smith & Mrs S Welch - Quinnery Swinderby by Lypal
This young male caught my eye and did not disappoint when I got my hands on him. Skull medium in breadth, with well defined stop. Kind expression. Long neck into point of shoulder. Shoulders well laid back. Still to mature in brisket but forelegs straight and firm. Short coupled, with a good length of ribbing. Muscled rear. Correct tail length, set and carriage. This dog had smooth action on the move. BP & pleased to see him go Gundog Puppy Group 4

2nd Miss S Kennedy - Droveborough Black Magic
Lovely bitch, lots to like about this young lady. Bright and kindly expression, dark eyes, well defined stop. Long neck into point of shoulder. Well muscled throughout for her age. Oval feet. Hocks well let down. Smooth movement just not the drive in hind action compared to 1st. Lovely bitch I look forward to watching. 

3rd  Mr P, Mrs L Smith & Mrs S Welch - Quinnery Middle Wallop 

Junior (2)
1st Miss S Kennedy - Droveborough Black Magic
Repeat - Puppy 

2nd Mrs L Barham - Droveborough Witchy Woman
Liver and white bitch. Liked her head and style. Correct head/muzzle proportions, well defined stop. Long neck into point of shoulder. Just like a touch more depth of brisket on her. Good length of ribbing, Well muscled throughout. Driving from the rear on the move. 

Post Graduate (7/2)
1st Mrs S Welch, Mrs J Drake & Miss C Hazeltine - Clamerkin Jubilee Surprise at Hookwood JW
Loved this bitch who came alive on the move. Dark eyes, well defined stop. Correct head proportions. Long necking well placed laid back shoulders. Deep brisket, short couple, good length of ribbing. Ribs well sprung. Muscled throughout, using her rear to drive around the ring in a smooth action. BOB & please to see her go Gundog Group 2 

2nd Mrs L Barham - Alozia Zephryne
Unlikely to come up against 1. Lovely liver and white. Loved her head and kind expression. Long neck into point of shoulder. Didn’t have the brisket of 1. Muscled throughout and a lovely smooth action on the move.

3rd Mrs P Wynne-Evans - Droveborough Frost Queen 

Open (4/1)
1st Mrs S Welch - Hookwood Starman JW
This dog won the last on his positive movement. Dark eyes, well defined stop. Leathers thin and slightly pointed tips. Long neck into point of shoulder. Deep brisket, and a straight front. Well sprung ribs. Muscled rear, hocks well let down. Oval feet. Tail set and carriage correct. Just missed out on his movement to the bitch for BOB. RBOB 

2nd Mrs S Welch, Miss L Maber & Miss C Hazeltine - Sharnphilly Toggi with Hookwood JW
Splitting hairs between 1 & 2. This bitch just missed out on the drive from her rear compared to 1. Lovely head proportions, dark eyes, long neck flowing into well laid back shoulders. Deep brisket and straight front. Ribs well sprung. Muscled throughout. Tail set & carriage correct. Lovely ground coverage on the move. 

3rd Mr P & Mrs L Smith - Lypal Well I Never 

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