Southern Counties Canine Association

.Ibizan Hound. This was the first time that I have judged this interesting breed, other than in NSC classes so was delighted to be given the opportunity to do so. It was a shame that so few were entered and so I couldn’t get more experience. Of those entered, a few were absent and I wonder if the heat put them off. I know this breed is OK with high temperatures, but I still understand the reluctance. To those who did turn up, ‘thank you’, your entry was appreciated. I was concerned in case I had some dogs bold in eye with too much stop as these, in my opinion, would not be conducive to the environment this breed is ‘designed’ for. Pigmentation was good throughout. OD (3,2). 1. Vescan’s Ch Peacemaker Apache Baltas Vejas (Imp Ltu) – Lovely male, standing tall, looking strong but finely built nonetheless.; masculine head and bred typical expression, so far seeing. Good shape of eyes; ear set and carriage are good. Viewed from the front, his legs are straight and pasterns are of good length. Side-on, his he has a good tuck-up and his breastbone is sufficiently prominent; hindquarters are strongly built. Moving around the ring, the desired ‘suspended’ trot so typical of this breed is evident. Moving away from me, his rear action is strong. I would prefer a tiny but more strength coming towards me. A super dog and I really liked him. BD. OB (2). Quite a difficult class to judge as I am dealing with 2 slightly different types. 1. Taylor’s Ch Abbotts Oak Carousel JW Schex OSW VW – Stunning 8-year-old bitch, so feminine and so well put together. She is delicately built with the most feminine of heads. There is no mistaking her for a male! Despite her age, in no way does she look like a veteran. Her head shape is excellent, with not too much stop and her eyes are correctly shaped. She has a ‘far away’ look and expression, which I find endearing and is so breed typical. Her head proportions are excellent. She is of a good size and is well-balanced when viewed on side. Neck and rump are strongly built. Rear angulation is textbook. Tail length, set and carriage are very good. Movement around the ring is incredibly smooth, a joy to watch. The best mover of the day. Rear action smooth, strong with plenty of drive. Perhaps, front movement could be a tad more positive. I found her quite difficult to fault. BB. BV. BOB. 2. Vescan’s Gorgona De Entresaltos (Imp Esp) – Like my class winner, this bitch has many breed positive points. She is tall, not heavy in any way so feminine to look at; ears are of a good size; Her pigmentation is very good, and her eye colour is as it should be for this breed. Front angulation is very good, but I feel her rear angulation could be a little better. Moving around the ring is good with enough reach but could do with a little more drive. Tail length, set and carriage are good. Much to like about her. RBB.