South Yorkshire Hound Society

South Yorkshire Hound Society

Premier Open Show – 12th July 2025

Afghan Hound

PD/B (5,3)

1. Bellringer’s Cloudside Prince of Theives at Johda. Two 10 mth old litter brothers challenged here with this gold coming out on top. He pleased for size and balance having a nice long neck, firm topline, good depth to chest and tail set on low which he carries well. Well proportioned head with dark expressive eyes, ears set on low and well back, good underjaw and scissor bite. Pleasing angles front and rear and he went well on the go around with good carriage but needs to tighten in front. Best Puppy.

2. Bellringer’s Cloudside Ebony Prince at Johda. Black/brindle out of a smaller mould than 1 but he is also nicely balanced with a good length of neck, correct in topline, pleasing rib development for age, breadth to loin, prominent pin bones and tail set on low. Attractive head and expression with excellent eye and ear and scissor bite. Cleaner when coming towards than his brother but not quite as good on the go around.

PGD/B (4,1)

1. Bellringer’s Pramya Keep Your Eyes On Me (Imp Fin) JW. 3 yr old gold bitch who scored in this class for overall profile action and carriage. Feminine all through with good length of neck, topline pretty good, breadth to loin, prominent pin bones and excellent tail for set and carriage and with characteristic ring at end. Attractive head with good length to skull, dark expressive eyes, ears set on low and correct scissor bite. Opens us well on the go around with smooth springy gait. Good coat and presentation. BOB.

2. Drage’s Zendushkas Born to Run Isjulees. 2 yr old gold dog who was very well presented here. Balanced in outline with strong neck of good length, firm topline, pleasing rib and tail set on low with desired ring. Masculine headpiece with good length to skull, ears set on low and well back and correct dentition but not quite expression of winner. He stands straight on well boned forelegs and elbows are held close to the ribcage. Moves pretty well all through and was well handled.

3. Shepherd’s Amaserwah A Kind of Magic with Casachared

OD/B (3,1)

1. Newton’s Shimalma Jagermeister. 4 yr old cream dog who was pleasing to go over. He has an excellent neck, firm in topline, correct ribbing and nice depth to chest, rather short loin and tail set on low. Pleasing head with expressive eyes, ears of correct set, good underjaw and dentition. He stands well naturally in front on good sized feet and when gaiting, he was true on the down and back and carries himself well. Good coat and presentation. Reserve BOB.

2. Shepherd’s Jazzmeenah Suraya. 3 yr old bitch who is nicely balanced with neck of good length, deep through the brisket but topline not quite as good as that of winner, prominent pin bones and tail set on low. Attractive head and expression with skull of good length, pleasing eye and ear and scissor bite. Gaiting freely both fore and aft and also pleased on the go around.

Basset Griffon Vendeen (Grand)

PD/B (1,0)

1. Collier’s Jayanel Alfabeti Spageti. 11 mth old dog pup who very much appealed. Well boned and good to go over, he presented a super outline with muscular neck of good length, level topline, deep in brisket, ribbing developing well and of good length, firm loin and tail pleased for both set and carriage. Super head and expression with excellent skull, oval-shaped eyes, ears of correct set, good length to muzzle and scissor bite. Soundly constructed both front and rear and he stands true in front with prominent sternum. Gaiting freely on the down and back and a pleasure to watch on the go around too. Best Puppy and delighted to hear he ended the day by taking Best Puppy in Show.

OD/B (5,0)

1. Milton’s Ch Wilmit Jugeote. What a lovely class this was and a pleasure to be able to get my hands on some super Hounds. This 5 yr old bitch was my choice for the top spot and what a fabulous girl she is. She presented a cracking outline with strong neck of good length to balance, she is firm through the topline, has excellent ribbing, muscular loin and tail is just right for set and carriage. Well proportioned, feminine headpiece with a super skull, expressive oval-shaped eyes, ears correct for length and set and good dentition. Good angles front and rear, straight well boned forelegs, elbows close to the body and so good in forechest. On the move, she excelled with a free, easy gait and first class carriage. BOB and later going on to take Reserve Best in Show.

2. Bailey & Yates’ Wilmit Mirabelle for Boneveon. 2 yr old bitch who turned out to be the daughter of the winner. She is another who appealed for overall type and was so good to go over given her correct construction. Feminine all through, she pleased in outline with good length of neck to give balance, firm level topline, correct ribbing, deep in brisket, well-muscled loin and tail correct for set and carriage. Attractive head of good proportions, domed skull, excellent eye, ears correct for length and set and scissor bite. Well laid shoulders, elbows close to the chest, standing true in front on good sized feet and firm, muscular hindquarters. This girl also pleased when gaiting, true on the down and back and with excellent carriage. Reserve BOB.

3. Cooper’s Ch Jayanel Peppermint Patty

4th in this class was Bailey & Yates’ Ch/Ir Tarmachan Ice Cool VW who was Best Veteran.

Basset Griffon Vendeen (Petit)

PD/B (3,1)

1. Watson & Kenna’s Cynetkoy Charlie Brown. Two very different pups competed here with the win going to this 10 mth old dog. He is quite raw but I preferred his outline and balance and flow into the shoulders. Excellent neck, level topline, rib developing well for age, muscular loin and tail of good carriage. Pleasing head with expressive oval-shapes eyes, ears set on low and correct for length, good underjaw and scissor bite. On the move, he pleased on the go around but just needs to tighten a tad in front. Very good coat. Best Puppy.

2. Brown’s Vysaris Baccus Dieu Du Vin. 12 mth old who has a super temperament but is somewhat heavier all through than preferred. Well developed in forechest, not quite neck of winner, ribbing carried well back and tail of pleasing carriage. Balanced headpiece with nice dark eyes, ears set on low, good underjaw and dentition. Moving pretty well all through but couldn’t quite match the profile action of 1. Very good coat and well handled.

JD/B (4,1)

1. Fairhurst & McAulay’s Erylan Passiflore. 14 mth old bitch who is still some way from maturity as you would expect but she was pleasing to go over. Neck of good length to balance, firm level topline, ribbing carried well back and tail correct for set and carriage. Balanced headpiece with pleasing expression; oval-shaped eyes, ears set on low and correct dentition. Moves out nicely on the go around and carries herself so well. Good coat.

2. Fairhurst’s Erylan Fleur. This girl turned out to be the litter sister of the winner and she also has lots to like. Carrying good bone, she presented a good outline with correct length of neck, firm through the topline, muscular loin and tail carried proudly. Feminine head and expression; pleasing proportions, oval-shaped eyes, ears good for both length and set and scissor bite. Moving freely on the down and back but winner had the edge when viewed in profile.

3. Brown’s Vysaris Baccus Dieu Du Vin

PGD/B (2,0)

1. Reid’s Maudaxi Billy Bookcase. The two challenging here really are like chalk and cheese. This 21 mth old dog was my winner and he won with some room to spare. I thought him so good for type and he was pleasing to get hands on. Muscular neck, level topline, good depth to brisket, firm loin and tail good for both set and carriage. Masculine head with good skull, clearly defined stop and excellent eye and ear. Pleasing angulation front and rear and he stands well in front with a good forechest. Gaiting freely with confident carriage. Good coat. Reserve BOB.

2. Fairhurst’s Valefell Savannah Journey. 3 old dog with pleasing bone but who has more length than I was looking for. Pleasing neck, topline could be firmer, moderately rounded ribcage and tail carriage ok. Balanced head with good skull, correct eye shape and scissor bite. On the move, he went pretty well when viewed in profile but fore and aft action could not match that of winner. Good texture to coat.

OD/B (6,2)

1. Bartley’s Erylan Poseidon De La Mer JW. 2 yr old dog carrying good bone and is all male. He has a super length of neck, is firm through the topline, ribbing extends well back and moderately sprung, muscular loin and tail set on high. Head of pleasing proportions, correct stop, dark expressive eyes, ears set on low and scissor bite. Shoulders well laid, elbows close to the body and stands true in front with good forechest. Happy showman who moved out well on the go around, using himself as he goes. Very well handled to take BOB.

2. Reid’s Maudaxi Joanie Loves Chacha JW. 2 yr old bitch who has plenty to like. Feminine throughout, she has a super head and expression with slightly domed skull, excellent eye and ear, correct stop, well developed underjaw and scissor bite. Pleasing neck, topline not quite dead on, moderately sprung ribbing, firm loin and tail good for both set and carriage. Good angles both front and rear and she stands nice and straight in front on good feet. Pleasing action all through and with confident carriage. Good quality coat.

3. Bartley’s Erylan Loki Maitre Du Mal JW. Best Veteran.

Beagle

PD/B (2,0)

1. Hardisty’s Blunderhall Jackson. Two nice pups challenged here with my winner found in this 8 mth tri dog. Appealing for type and outline, he was also good hands on. Slightly arched neck of correct length to balance, firm topline, good depth to brisket, short loin and stern set on high. Balanced headpiece with very nice expression; super eye and ear, good stop and scissor bite. Good angulation front and rear and he stands nice and straight in front with good pasterns, feet and forechest. Gaiting freely on the down and back and also pleased on the go around. Best Puppy and BOB.

2. Statham’s Brigam Tainted Love. 8 mth old tan/white bitch who also pleased and is feminine all through. Compact outline with correct length to neck, firm through the topline, pleasing rib development for age, short in the couplings and tail good for set and carriage. Attractive head with good skull to muzzle proportions, expressive eyes, ears set on low and scissor bite. On the move, she went pretty well all through but front action not quite that of winner.

JD/B (4,1)

1. Hunt’s Bondlea Cherished. Approaching 13 mths, I thought this tri bitch a good type and she was pleasing to go over too. Slightly arched neck, firm level back but with a little more length, excellent ribbing and stern set on high and of good carriage. Carrying good bone, she has correct angles front and rear and stands straight in front on well knuckled feet and also pleased in forechest. Accurate on the down and back and has a good length of stride when viewed in profile. Reserve BOB.

2. Statham’s Molesend Jetsam at Brigam. 14 mth old tri dog. Well balanced in outline with good length of neck to balance, firm level topline, pleasing rib development, nice short loin and stern good for both set and carriage. Head with good skull to muzzle proportions, expressive eyes, ears set on low, well defined stop and scissor bite. Well boned, straight forelegs, firm pasterns and standing on good feet. Gaiting freely overall but not quite rear action of winner.

3. Smith’s Vigor Luscious

PGD/B (2,1)

1. Hunt’s Bondlea Cherished

OD/B (4,2)

1. Statham’s Serenaker Paloma at Brigam. Another class which saw two good ones challenging. This 2 yr old tan/white bitch was my winner, pleasing for type and presenting a nicely balanced outline. Slightly arched neck, level topline, ribs well sprung, short loin and stern good for set and carriage. Nicely proportioned head with expressive eyes, ears set on low and correct dentition. Shoulders well laid, straight forelegs, firm pasterns, well knuckled feet and muscular hindquarters. Gaiting freely fore and aft and with good carriage.

2. Hardisty Saucy Sally JW. Coming up to 2 yrs, this tri bitch also has so much to like and was close up here. Feminine all through, she has good bone and was presented in super nick. Compact and sturdy as required with good length of neck, firm through the topline, good depth to brisket, short loin and stern correct for both set and carriage. Most attractive head of good proportions, moderate width to skull, super eye and ear and scissor bite. On the move, she pleased on the go around and is true when coming towards but winner just had the edge going away.

AV Hound

MPD/B (5,4)

1. Woodcock’s Abbotsoak A Lil Bit Naughty. 8 mth old Ibizan Hound bitch pup standing alone here but with much promise. Totally feminine, she pleased in outline with slightly arched neck of good length, correct topline, ribbing carried well back, nice and short in the couplings and tail set on low. Super head and expression with flat skull of good length, correct proportions, almond-shaped eyes, large ears and scissor bite. Characteristic gait in profile, just needs to firm coming towards.

PD/B (9,6)

1. Mackfall & McIntosh’s Africaner Zavanna Breeze. Rhodesian Ridgeback bitch of 10 mths who was good hands on. Nicely balanced with clean neck of good length, firm in topline, ribbing developing well for age, muscular loin and tail of good carriage. Attractive head and expression with flat skull, excellent eye and ear, powerful muzzle and correct dentition. Pleasing angulation front and rear and she stands well naturally on compact feet and pleased in forechest. Moving freely and well handled.

2. Sirrell’s Hopewood Dream Come True. 10 mth old Wire-Haired Dachshund bitch. This youngster pleased for overall type and bone and was well handled here. Long neck which is slightly arched, good length to ribcage, a touch ‘bum high’ right now but she has time for this to settle, short loin and tail of correct carriage. Very nice head and expression with almond-shaped eyes of good colour, ears set on high and correct dentition. Stands well in front with prominent sternum and also pleased when coming towards.

3. Brown’s Vysaris Baccus Dieu Du Vin

JD/B (16,11)

1. Dawson’s Stubbylee At Sunrise. 14 mth old borzoi bitch. Feminine all through and presenting a pleasing outline with neck of good length, arch to topline, deep in brisket, correct croup and tail good for carriage. Attractive head of pleasing proportions with narrow skull, minimal stop, expressive almond-shaped eyes and scissor bite. Gaiting freely on the go around with good self carriage and very well handled here.

2. Henshall’s Leeurif Sekiamba Hakahaarli at Suhuba (Imp Grc). 14 mth old Rhodesian Ridgeback bitch. Feminine youngster who presented a balanced outline and was good to go over. Excellent neck, firm in topline, good depth to chest, well-muscled loin and tail good for set and carriage. Balanced head with attractive expression; pleasing eye and ear, correct stop, strength to muzzle and scissor bite. Standing straight in front on compact feet and firm, muscular hindquarters. Moving freely on the down and back and moves out pretty well when viewed in profile.

3. Hines’ Moonstone Moment

YD/B (9,6)

1. Skinner’s Whitesquall Mionetto. 20 mth brindle/white trim Whippet bitch. Balanced girl who was pleasing to go over. Neck of good length which is elegantly arched, good depth to brisket, arch over the loin, good underline and tail pleased for set and carriage. Nicely proportioned head with feminine expression; flat skull of good length, oval shaped eye, excellent ears and scissor bite. Pleasing angles front and rear and she stands nice and straight in front on correct feet. Opens up well on the go around and well handled.

2. Kerr’s Udalie De Menuel Galopin (Imp Fra). Blue brindle Whippet bitch approaching 2 yrs. This girl also pleased in outline and is feminine all through. Long neck, correct topline with graceful arch over the loin, pleasing rib, good tuck up and tail of correct carriage. Feminine head of good proportions but overall preferred expression of 1. Standing well naturally on correct oval-shaped feet and moving freely on the down and back.

3. Scanlon’s Kinabula’s Beat of My Heart

OD/B (9,7)

1. Henshall’s Suhuba Dream Star Sulli. 3 yr old Rhodesian Ridgeback dog. Carrying good bone and muscle-tone, this lad is nicely balanced with a clean neck of good length, firm through the topline, deep brisket, moderate spring to rib, good croup and tail carriage. Masculine head with flat skull of good breadth between his correctly set ears, expressive eyes and powerful muzzle. He stands straight in front and has a decent forechest. Well handled and gaiting freely on the down and back.

2. Kelly’s Amberlina Daisy Minnie. 3 yr old Black/Tan Smooth-Haired Dachshund bitch. Shown here in excellent coat and condition, she has a good length of neck which is slightly arched, firm in topline, pleasing rib and short loin. Feminine head which is nicely balanced, expressive almond-shaped eyes, roman nose and scissor bite. She stands well in front with good length to sternum and when gaiting she pleased coming towards but is rather close behind.

VD/B (10,6)

1. Taylor’s Ch Abbotsoak Carousel JW ShCEx OSW. 7 yr old Ibizan Hound bitch who caught my eye immediately. Feminine throughout, she presented a super outline with long, slightly arched neck, firm topline, sloping slightly from the pin bones as required, correct depth to brisket, short in the couplings and low set tail of good carriage. Quality head with long flat skull, the best of eyes and ears, correct length of muzzle to balance and scissor bite. Standing on good feet and moves out with characteristic suspended trot and was very well handled here.

2. Woodcock’s Ch Abbotsoak Any Dream Will Do. 7 yr old Ibizan Hound dog who I see from the catalogue is the litter brother to the winner. Another who appealed and was good hands on. All male, he is tall and narrow as desired and uses himself at all times. Long, lean neck, correct topline, flat ribcage of good length, slight slope from the pin bones, good tuck up and tail set on low. Well proportioned head with pleasing expression; correct skull, almond-shaped eyes, large ears and scissor bite. Standing on good feet, he also moved well all through but for me winner had the edge on the go around.

3. Bartley’s Erylan Zeus Roi Des Dieux ShCEx

Judge: Tim Ball