City Of Birmingham Canine Association

City of Birmingham – Deerhounds 04.09.2026

Firstly my best wishes and thoughts go to David Adams who’s appointment this originally was. We all know what a big personality David is and I am sure you will join me in wishing him a speedy recovery, I hear he is doing well which is positive news. 

Due to the cancellation of Windsor Championship show. this appointment was my first time giving tickets in my own breed, and I loved every minute. I would also like to take the opportunity to thank those who have supported me along the way. A massive thank you to the exhibitors for their sportsmanship adding to a pleasant atmosphere around the ring. We were so fortunate to have a large ring meaning dogs could really get into their stride. Thank you also to our two stewards, Eddie Fairley and Ken Francis, who were super fun and kept things ticking a long nicely. 

Puppy Dog (1,0)

1st - TAYLOR, Mrs S J Kilbourne Remus For Ormanstar - 6months and a day and loved his confidence. Nice outline and balanced for his age. Typical puppy furnishings which, along with his handsome expression, made you melt when you looked at him. Correct bite, dark eye and ear set, with a good length to his neck, to a nicely made front. Appropriate dept of chest for age. Good underline and appropriate curves to his topline. Good angulation and used this well on the move once settled in his stride. He covers the ground with ease. BP

Junior Dog (1,0)

1st & RCC - PEACH, Mr M & Mrs G Kilbourne Rossie – A handsome, balanced dog, who provided a nicely proportioned outline. Well muscled throughout with good substance and harsh coat. Masculine head, nicely furnished, and a dark eye. Good fold to his ear. Strong neck and of good length. Nicely made shoulders, with good fill to his chest. Straight front, and spring to his pasterns. Correct dept of chest and ribs of length. Strong loin with shape to it. Correct bend of stifle, and low set hocks. Good width to his thigh. Width when coming and going, and used his power well on the move in profile, with reach and ease

Limit Dog (5,2)

1st - MCPHERSON, Mr S A & PATERSON, Mr P C - Antonius Vertragus The-ngong-hills (imp Fra) – A handsome dog of finer type. Pleasing overall shape and stood over good ground. Handsome head piece, with a pleasing expression. Correct fold to his ears finishing a pleasant head piece. Neck of good length and strength. Good lay of shoulder. Good chest shape, and of depth. Nice rise over his loin, and of strength. Well made rear provided good drive in profile. 

2nd - NICHOLLS MBE, Mr P R G J Chuilinn Enigma At Albaeirn - A dark dog, masculine with full coat and full of substance, longer in cast. Masculine head with dark eye. Strong neck and of ok length. An ok front, appropriate depth of chest. Straight front. Rib length was a little shorter than I would have liked. Ok tuck up, and strong loin. Adequate rear assembly with low hocks. Covered the ground well but lacked a certain easy stride I was looking for.

3rd - MCKIE, Mrs Nikki Vin De Chateau Du Triple Bois (Imp) Fra

Open Dog (5,1) 

A super class of excellent quality throughout

1st & CC: HEATHCOTE, Dr S L Finnett & Dr N S A Ch Hyndsight Talk On The Street – The finished article for me, ticking the right boxes. A balanced overall shape, and well conditioned throughout. A good balance of size and substance. Masculine head, good eye colour and fold to his ears. Strong neck, of length. A well laid shoulder providing reach. Good in fill of chest with depth to match. Ribs of good shape and of correct length. Good strength and shape to his loin. Well put together rear, nice bend of stifle and showing good width of thigh. Low hocks. Covered the ground with ease when on the move, with reach and drive.

2nd: PEACH, Mr M & Mrs G Kilbourne Daniyal – Pushed first hard here and was a strong consideration for RCC. A handsome dog, of good size and substance. Super head, dark eye and good ear. Lovely neck length that flowed to a good lay of shoulder. Good chest depth, and fill. Ribs of length leading to well made rear, with a good bend of stifle. Showed good balance on the move in profile utilising the large ring.  

3rd: PEACH, Mr M & Mrs G Ch Kilbourne Jagger

Res: CUMMINGS, Mrs S & CUMMINGS, Mr Sean Claonaiglen Artney

Good Citizens Dog (1,1)

1st - MCKIE, Mrs Nikki Vin De Chateau Du Triple Bois (Imp) Fra – Silver dog of size and substance. Strong head piece, good eye. Dark ear and ok fold. Good length to his neck. nice chest depth and shape. Nice tuck up and ok topline to match, and a strong loin. Ok make up to his rear assembly. Once on the move drove out well. 

Special Beginners Bitch (1,1) 

1st- KEANE, Mrs Thalia Beardswood Xenia – A pretty girl who shows real promised. Balanced in initial outline with a pleasing curvy outline. Lighter head furnishings that others with dark features. Nice fold to her ears. Good neck length leading to ok front, good in fill. Slight bend to pastern. Good rib length with underline matching her flowing topline. Ok made rear show appropriate drive when moving in profile. Covered the ground freely, with no exaggeration. 

Veteran Bitch (3,0)

Great see veterans shown in such great condition and a credit to their owners. 

1st: WILCE QUINTON, Mrs J Kilbourne Louisa Chick To Kirjojax - Shapely girl in good coat, with nice proportions throughout. Pretty expression, with dark eye, nice fold to her ear. Strong neck leading to well filled front. Nice lay of shoulder. Good depth of chest, and ribs of length. Arch over her loin of strength. Well made rear, not over done and still providing drive. Covered the ground easily and with enthusiasm

2nd: LLEWELLYN, Miss Keri A Kilbourne Mistress Martha At Matahari - A longer cast than first and of good substance. Pleasing head shape and dark eye. Good ears. Good strength to her neck leading to a straight front. Appropriate depth of chest with ribs of good length, nice underline to confirm. Good width to her rear and shown in excellent condition and good tone.  

3rd: HAVERCROFT, Mrs Carole J Kilbourne Vega At Dragonsisle

Puppy Bitch (1,0)

1st - PEACH, Mr M & Mrs G Kilbourne Roselle – Litter sister to male puppy and sharing much of the same attributes. Nice overall balanced shape with super bone. Feminine yet mischievous look about her, with dark eye and nice shape to her ear. Nice neck length leading to good lay of shoulder. Appropriate depth of chest for age and good length to her ribs. Stronger rise over her loin than her brother. Well made rear, with nice bend to her stifle. Just preferred the shape of her brother at this stage, but a promising career for her no doubt.

Post Graduate Bitch (3, 0)

1st: WILCE QUINTON, Mrs J Kirjojax Thrilling Thistle – A real honest pretty lady. Not exaggerated with correct angles where they matter. Shown in fantastic condition. Super pretty head piece and expression. Lovely neck length leading to good lay of shoulder. Straight front. Good forechest and shape to her ribs. Nice topline with flow to her rear assembly. Good bend of stifle with low hocks. Loved her on the move, with excellent reach and drive. 

2nd: HEATHCOTE, Dr S L Finnett & Dr N S A Hyndsight High For This – A lot to like about this shapely girl. Once settled she had a good outline, well proportioned and of good substance. Nice head, excellent ears. Good neck strength, leading to well a set shoulder with lay. Good depth chest. Super length to her ribs with good rise over the loin. Good underline to match. Nice rear and bend of stifle. A little unsettled but showed potential and is promising with good underpinnings.

3rd: STUART & HOLT, Ms Ma & K Ollandsheart Matilda

Limit Bitch (4, 2)

1st: BAILEY, Mrs Nicola & BAILEY, Mr Glen Greyflax Minnie The Moocher – A smart girl, nice proportions with substance. A dark eye and excellent ears, strong neck of good length, leading to good lay of shoulder. Straight front, with good fill in chest, good shape and length to her ribs, with lovely underline to match her topline curve. Well made rear with low hocks. Drove out well and showed good balance in profile.

2nd: STUART & HOLT, Ms Ma & K Packway Cora Sundrop At Ollandsheart – Another smart lady, lighter in type, with correct harsh grey coat with shapely, well made underpinnings. Nice head and expression, dark eye. Neck of good length and strength. Lovely depth to her chest, with fill. Nice topline and underline to match. Good fall away to well angled rear assembly. Good width coming and going and moved true in profile. 

Open Bitch (4,4)

1st & CC: BAILEY, Mrs Nicola & BAILEY, Mr Glen Ch Greyflax Miss Grace – A super bitch, who was full of quality. Excellent outline, shapely, and in proportion throughout. Presented in excellent condition. She had lovely feminine head and expression and dark eye, excellent ears. Good neck length leading to a nice lay of shoulder. Straight front with good pasterns to match. Good depth of chest and shape to her ribs. Loin was strong and correctly arched. Good angulation to her rear, with plenty of strength to move her. Free striding around our good size ring, showing balance with reach and drive. Deserved her BOB. 

2nd & RCC: HEATHCOTE, Dr S L Finnett & Dr N S A Hyndsight Wicked Game – A shapely, neat bitch, darker in colour bitch presented a good harsh coat. Nice proportions throughout. Pretty head, dark eye with excellent ear shape. strong length and of good length. Well made front with straight legs. Good depth of chest, with good underling and topline to match. Good fall away to well made rear and width of thigh. Covered the ground with ease with nice width and balance in profile. 

3rd: LLEWELLYN, Miss Keri A Kilbourne Ocean Blue Of Matahari

Res: HAVERCROFT, Mrs Carole J Kilbourne Lyrae At Dragonsisle