Okehampton & District Canine Society

My thanks to Okehampton & District Canine Society for the kind invitation to judge, and to the committee for their warm welcome. A special thank you to my steward, Gordon, for keeping everything running so smoothly throughout the day.

I thoroughly enjoyed my appointment and would like to thank all the exhibitors who entered under me and gave me the opportunity to go over their dogs. The lovely atmosphere and sportsmanship around the ring made the day particularly enjoyable, and I really appreciated the sporting way in which my decisions were accepted.

German Shepherd Dog 

Open 

1 Elgar's Chelego Bam. Good sized, feminine bitch with a pleasing overall outline. Feminine head with good expression, well placed ears and good depth of body. Presented in good condition. Unfortunately, she was a little unsettled today and would benefit from further training and ring experience to allow her to show herself to her best advantage.

Beagle 

Puppy 

1 Edgson's Annavah Desperate Dan. Very promising tricolour puppy with a lovely balanced outline. Pleasing head with a kind expression, good length of neck leading into well-laid shoulders. Well bodied for age with good depth, level topline and well-set stern carried correctly. Strong quarters with good bend of stifle. Moved soundly and confidently for one so young. BPIB & PG3

Junior 

1 Breeze's Parkebreeway Buckle Bunny. Attractive tricolour with a lovely balanced outline. Pleasing head and expression with good length of ear, strong neck leading into well-laid shoulders. Good depth of chest and well sprung ribs, firm level topline and strong quarters with good bend of stifle. Well set stern. Moved soundly with good drive, presenting a smart picture both standing and on the move.

Graduate

1 Turton's Parkebreeway Broken Rock. Quality tricolour with a strong, well-balanced outline. Pleasing head with good length of ear and a lovely expression. Strong neck into well-laid shoulders, good bone and neat feet. Well developed body with good depth and a firm topline, well-muscled quarters and good bend of stifle. Moved soundly, covering the ground well.

Open

1 Quantick's Parkebreeway Rumour JW. Attractive tricolour of lovely type, presenting a balanced and compact outline. Pleasing head with soft expression and good length of ear. Clean neck into well-laid shoulders, good depth of chest and well sprung ribs. Firm topline with strong, well-muscled quarters and good bend of stifle. Moved soundly and with purpose, holding her shape well on the move. BOB & G4

2 Breeze's Parkebreeway Wyseman JW. Lemon and white of good type with a strong, balanced outline. Masculine head with a kind expression and good length of ear. Strong neck, good depth through the body and well sprung ribs. Firm topline with well-developed quarters and good bone. Moved soundly, but just preferred the overall balance and finish of 1st today.

Basset Fauve De Bretagne

Post Graduate

1 Horn's Mochras Mahqueen. Attractive, well-proportioned exhibit with a pleasing outline. Good head with typical expression and well-set ears. Strong neck into well-placed shoulders, good depth through the body and well ribbed. Firm topline with strong hindquarters. Harsh coat of good texture. Moved soundly and steadily.

2 Horn's Mochras Marta. Another attractive Fauve with a pleasing, well-proportioned outline. Typical head with a lovely expression, good length of neck and well-developed body. Good bone and substance with strong quarters and a correct harsh coat. Moved soundly and steadily; preferred the overall balance of 1st today.

Open 

1 Horn & Betty's Mochras Mahjesty. Lovely breed type with a balanced, workmanlike outline. Typical head with a keen expression and well-set ears. Good neck into well-placed shoulders, well ribbed body with good depth and substance. Strong, well-muscled quarters and a good harsh coat. Moved freely and soundly, maintaining her outline on the move. BOB

Basset Griffon Vendeen (Petit)

Puppy

1 Fordham's Soletrader Field Marshal. Very promising black and white puppy with a pleasing, balanced outline. Lovely head and expression with good length of ear, strong neck and well-placed shoulders. Good depth and length of body for age, with plenty of bone and substance. Correct harsh coat developing well. Happy, confident youngster who moved freely and soundly with plenty of character. BOB, BPIB & PG1

Open 

1 Fordham's Elsfie Monsieur Oakley. Quality exhibit with a lovely typical outline, well balanced with good substance throughout. Pleasing head with a typical expression and good length of ear. Strong neck, good depth of chest and well ribbed back. Strong quarters and well set stern. Harsh coat of good texture. Moved freely and soundly with good drive, showing plenty of breed character.

Irish Wolfhound

Post Graduate

1 Gill's Fhionnghal Ganymed Jupiter. Impressive, well-grown hound with a pleasing outline and plenty of substance. Long, strong head with a typical expression, good length of neck leading into a deep, well-developed body. Strong bone and well-muscled quarters with a gentle sweep to the topline. Coat of good texture. Moved soundly with an easy, ground-covering stride. BPIB

Open

1 Spry's Ch Killoughery Touchstone. Impressive, masculine hound of good size and substance, presenting a strong yet balanced outline. Long, strong head with a typical expression, good reach of neck and well-developed body with plenty of depth. Strong bone with powerful, well-muscled quarters and a pleasing sweep to the topline. Harsh coat of good texture. Moved with a long, easy stride, covering the ground well. BOB

Borzoi

Post Graduate

1 Pinkerton's Menigma Rey's Touch The Sun. Elegant, feminine hound with a pleasing, balanced outline. Long, lean head with a lovely expression, good length of neck flowing smoothly into the shoulders. Good depth through the body with a characteristic rise over the loin. Well angulated and muscled behind. Moved freely with an easy, ground-covering stride, maintaining her shape on the move. BPIB & PG4

2 Umfreville's Barnesmore Betelgeuse At Voyshka. Attractive, well-presented hound with a pleasing head and expression. Good length of neck leading into a well-developed body with good depth. Nicely coated with plenty of feathering and well-muscled quarters. Moved soundly with an easy stride; preferred the overall balance and outline of 1st today.

Open

1 Pinkerton's Ch Menigma Rey's Infatuation JW. Elegant, feminine hound of lovely type, presenting a balanced and graceful outline. Long, refined head with a soft expression, good length of neck flowing smoothly into the shoulders. Well developed through the body with good depth and a pleasing rise over the loin. Well-muscled quarters and presented in lovely coat and condition. Moved freely with a long, effortless stride, retaining her shape on the move. BOB & G2

Dachshund (Min Smooth-Haired)

Open

1 Small's Glynlythe's Heirloom For Devondax JW. Lovely red with a balanced, well-proportioned outline. Feminine head with a pleasing expression, good length of neck flowing into well-placed shoulders. Good forechest and depth through the body, with a firm topline and strong quarters. Presented in excellent condition. Moved freely and soundly with good drive, maintaining her outline on the move. BOB

Dachshund (Min Long-Haired)

Post Graduate 

1 Westaway's Minard Whispering Angel At Treranch JW. Attractive red with a lovely feminine head and soft expression. Good length of neck, well developed forechest and good depth through the body. Nicely balanced with a firm topline and well-muscled quarters. Coat of good texture with attractive feathering. Moved soundly and with purpose, holding her outline well.

2 Turton's Cornwalldaxs Midnight Star At Damoradaxies. Another attractive exhibit with a pleasing head and expression, good length of neck and a well-proportioned body. Good forechest and depth, with a firm topline and well-developed quarters. Presented in good coat with plenty of feathering. Moved soundly; preferred the overall balance and finish of 1st today.

Open

1 Bater's All For Show. Lovely shaded red of good breed type, presenting a balanced and well-proportioned outline. Attractive head with a pleasing expression, good length of neck and well-developed forechest. Good depth through the body, firm topline and strong, well-muscled quarters. Presented in excellent coat and condition. Moved freely and soundly with good drive.

2 Westaway's Abbilis Maleficent At Treranch. Attractive red with a feminine head and pleasing expression. Good length of neck, well-developed forechest and good depth of body. Well proportioned with a firm topline and nicely developed quarters. Presented in good coat and condition and moved soundly. Preferred the overall balance and movement of 1st today.

Dachshund (Long Haired)

Post Graduate

1 Partridge's Ranflewood Xmas Cracker To Riveroyal. Handsome black and tan with a lovely masculine head and expression. Good length of neck into well-placed shoulders, prominent forechest and good depth through the body. Well balanced with a strong topline and powerful quarters. Presented in excellent coat and condition with attractive feathering. Moved soundly with good reach and drive.

2 Turton's Breezelyn Long Time No See At Damoradaxies. Attractive shaded red with a pleasing masculine head and good expression. Strong neck, good forechest and depth through the body, with plenty of substance and bone. Well-developed quarters and presented in good coat and condition. Moved soundly; preferred the overall balance and finish of 1st today.

Open

1 Turton's Bay Of Biscoff Biscuit At Damoradaxies. Quality shaded red with a masculine head and pleasing expression. Strong neck leading into well-placed shoulders, with a good forechest and depth of body. Well balanced throughout with a firm topline and strong, well-muscled quarters. Presented in lovely coat and condition. Moved freely and soundly with good reach and drive.

2 Partridge's Pettigans Viva La Vida By Riveroyal JW. Attractive shaded red with a lovely head and expression. Good length of neck, prominent forechest and good depth through the body. Well balanced with a firm topline and strong quarters. Presented beautifully in excellent coat and condition. Moved soundly and with purpose; preferred the overall balance and movement of 1st today.

Dachshund (Wire-Haired)

Post Graduate

1 Wills' Kasalane Apache's Tear. Attractive wild boar with a pleasing, balanced outline. Feminine head with a typical expression, good length of neck and well-developed forechest. Good depth through the body with a firm topline and strong, well-muscled quarters. Correct harsh coat with good furnishings. Moved soundly and with purpose, maintaining her outline well.

Open

1 Effer's Greyhayne Hector. Quality wild boar with a strong, well-balanced outline. Pleasing masculine head with a typical expression and good furnishings. Strong neck, prominent forechest and good depth through the body, with a firm topline and well-developed quarters. Correct harsh coat of good texture. Moved soundly with good reach and drive, holding his shape well on the move.

2 Wills' Kasalane Pietersite. Another quality exhibit with a pleasing, well-proportioned outline. Attractive head with a good dark eye and typical expression. Good length of neck into well-laid shoulders, plenty of forechest and a well-developed body. Strong, well-muscled quarters and a good harsh jacket with correct furnishings. Moved soundly and steadily. Preferred the overall balance and topline of my winner today.

Dachshund (Smooth Haired) 

Post Graduate

1 Small's Clentry Walking In Memphis. Very pleasing red of good overall balance and proportions. Lovely feminine head with a dark eye and well-set ears. Good reach of neck flowing into a firm, level topline. Well developed through the body with good length of rib and a pleasing underline. Short, smooth coat in excellent condition. Stood on neat feet with well-muscled quarters. Moved soundly, maintaining her outline on the move.

2 Turton's Tramardachs Citation to Damoradaxies. Another pleasing red with a feminine head and expression, good length of neck and a well-developed forechest. Nicely bodied with good length of rib and a firm topline. Well-muscled quarters and presented in good coat and condition. Moved soundly, just preferred the overall balance and movement of my winner.

Open

1 Rycroft's Chidax Sahara Sands by Trisensara JW. Quality red of lovely breed type, presenting a balanced and well-proportioned outline. Attractive, feminine head with a lovely dark eye and expression. Good reach of neck into well-placed shoulders, with a prominent forechest and good depth through the body. Well ribbed back with a firm topline and strong, well-muscled quarters. Presented in excellent coat and condition. Moved freely and soundly, holding her shape well on the move.

2 Small's Almaznyi Laretz at Devondax (IMP RUS). Smart black and tan of good breed type, with a masculine head and pleasing expression. Good length of neck leading into a well-developed forechest, with plenty of depth and substance through the body. Well ribbed with a firm topline and strong hindquarters. Presented in excellent, gleaming coat and moved soundly. Preferred the overall balance and freedom of movement of my winner.

Dachshund (Min Wire-Haired)

Post Graduate

1 Umfreville's Dogrose Bee Of Sound Mind. Smart black and tan of good breed type, with a masculine head and pleasing expression. Good length of neck leading into a well-developed forechest, with plenty of depth and substance through the body. Well ribbed with a firm topline and strong hindquarters. Presented in excellent, gleaming coat and moved soundly. Preferred the overall balance and freedom of movement of my winner.

Open 

1 Kilroy's Blackvein Rambler At Janacop JW. Quality bitch of lovely type and balance. Feminine head with a pleasing expression, good length of neck and well-laid shoulders. Well developed through the forechest with good depth of body and ribbing, maintaining a firm, level topline. Strong, well-muscled quarters and a correct harsh jacket with attractive furnishings. Moved soundly and freely, presenting a lovely overall picture.

Norwegian Elkhounds

Post Graduate

1 McMahon's Seasara Kerfuffle. Very typical grey of pleasing size and proportions. Attractive wedge-shaped head with dark eye, well-set ears and an alert, characteristic expression. Good neck into well-placed shoulders, compact and well-bodied with a firm topline. Strong, well-muscled quarters and correct tightly curled tail. Good double coat and presented in excellent condition. Moved soundly and with purpose, maintaining a balanced outline.

Open

1 McMahon's Ir Ch Seasara High Flyer. Quality grey of excellent breed type, presenting a strong, compact and well-balanced outline. Lovely wedge-shaped head with dark eye, neat well-set ears and a keen, typical expression. Strong neck into well-placed shoulders, good depth and substance through the body with a firm topline. Powerful, well-muscled quarters and a tightly curled tail carried correctly. Excellent double coat and condition. Moved soundly with good drive, retaining her shape throughout.

2 McMahon's Frigg Pride of North Via Seasara (IMP POL). Another quality grey with plenty of breed type and substance. Strong, well-proportioned head with neat ears and a pleasing expression. Good reach of neck into a firm, compact body, well ribbed with strong loin and powerful quarters. Excellent coat and well-set, tightly curled tail. Stood on good bone with neat feet. Moved soundly and steadily, just preferred the overall balance and finish of 1st today.

Whippet

Puppy

1 Bennett's Beetelian Rogue At Alamayn. Very promising youngster with a lovely clean outline and plenty of elegance. Pleasing head and expression with a good length of neck flowing smoothly into well-laid shoulders. Nicely developed through the body for age, with a good depth of chest, correct topline and graceful sweep over the loin. Well-balanced quarters with good bend of stifle and neat feet. Presented in lovely condition and moved soundly with an easy, free stride.

Post Graduate

1 Urmston's Graigwith Maydream. Elegant, well-balanced exhibit with a clean, flowing outline. Pleasing head and expression, good length of neck leading into well-placed shoulders. Good depth through the body with a lovely rise over the loin and well-shaped quarters. Fine bone with neat feet. Presented in excellent condition and moved freely and soundly, maintaining her shape on the move.

2 Barnes' Cushtiwood She'll Do Nicely For Doddridge. Feminine, elegant exhibit with a pleasing head and expression. Good length of neck into a clean shoulder, with a well-proportioned body, good depth and a graceful rise over the loin. Well-shaped hindquarters and fine bone. Moved soundly and presented in good condition. Preferred the overall balance and flow of 1st today.

Open Dog

1 Livsey's Saintharp Love To Believe. Masculine yet elegant dog of pleasing type, presenting a clean and balanced outline. Attractive head with a good length of neck flowing into well-laid shoulders. Good depth through the chest with a well-filled body, correct rise over the loin and strong, well-shaped quarters. Stands on fine, sound limbs with neat feet. Moved freely with good reach and drive, holding his outline well.

2 Nicholas' Corneire Learning to Fly. Masculine dog with a pleasing head and expression. Good length of neck into clean shoulders, with good depth through the body and a gentle rise over the loin. Well-shaped hindquarters, standing on fine bone with neat feet. Presented in good condition and moved soundly, just preferred the overall balance and flow of my winner.

Open Bitch

1 Woodward's Tervanty Magic Dragon JW. Elegant, feminine bitch with a lovely clean outline and pleasing overall balance. Attractive head and expression, long neck flowing smoothly into well-laid shoulders. Good depth through the body with a graceful rise over the loin and well-shaped, strong hindquarters. Fine bone with neat feet. Presented in excellent condition and moved freely and soundly, maintaining her shape on the move. BOB & G1

2 Barnes' Leathern Thumbs Up For Doddridge. Attractive brindle bitch of good type with a feminine head and alert expression. Good length of neck into well-placed shoulders, with a nicely developed body, good depth and a pleasing rise over the loin. Well-muscled quarters with fine bone and neat feet. Moved soundly and with purpose, just preferred the overall balance and flowing outline of 1st.

A.V.N.S.C.

Open

1 Carter's Ch L-Wynd's Where The Shadow Ends (IMP USA) JW. Impressive, upstanding male with a clean, athletic outline. Long, lean head with good length of neck flowing into well-laid shoulders. Deep chest, well-ribbed body and a firm topline with a gentle rise over the loin. Long, well-muscled hindquarters and good overall balance. Presented in excellent condition and moved freely with good reach and drive.

2 Carter's Ir Ch Aabidah De Polvo Magico (IMP AUT) CW24 CJW24 ShCEx.  Elegant, refined hound of pleasing type with a long, lean head and good length of neck. Well-proportioned throughout with good depth of chest, a firm topline and characteristic underline. Strong, well-muscled hindquarters with good length of leg. Presented in lovely condition and moved soundly, just preferred the overall balance and finish of my winner.

Hound Group

1 Woodward's Tervanty Magic Dragon JW.

2 Pinkerton's Ch Menigma Rey's Infatuation JW.

3 Carter's Ch L-Wynd's Where The Shadow Ends (IMP USA) JW.

4 Quantick's Parkebreeway Rumour JW.

Hound Puppy Group

1 Fordham's Soletrader Field Marshal

2 Small's Clentry Walking In Memphis

3 Bennett's Beetelian Rogue At Alamayn

4 Pinkerton's Menigma Rey's Touch The Sun

A.V. Puppy

1 Fordham's Soletrader Field Marshal

2 Edgson's Annavah Desperate Dan

A.V. Graduate

1 Turton's Parkebreeway Broken Rock

2 Turton's Tramardachs Citation to Damoradaxies

A.V. Open 

1 Somerton's Jaxinorydax Gossip Girl. Well-balanced, masculine Dachshund with a pleasing head and expression. Good length of neck into a firm, level topline, with a long, well-ribbed body and good ground clearance. Well-bodied throughout with sound hindquarters and a strong overall outline. Moved steadily and presented in good condition.

A.V. Veteran

1 Breeze's Ch Dufosee Dragonfly Of Parkebreeway JW. Very smart veteran Beagle, shown in excellent condition and retaining a lovely balanced outline. Pleasing head with soft expression, good length of neck into well-laid shoulders. Well-bodied with good depth and ribbing, firm topline and strong, well-angulated hindquarters. Moved soundly and with purpose, thoroughly enjoying his day.

2 Livsey's Bryntreia Sea Of Life. Handsome veteran Whippet of good size and type, retaining a pleasing, balanced outline. Long, clean head with a good length of neck, deep chest and well-developed body. Nicely arched over the loin with strong hindquarters and good overall condition. Moved soundly and freely; a credit to his owner.

A.V. Champion 

1 Barnes' Ch Doddridge Strictly Cha Cha JW. Elegant brindle Whippet bitch of lovely type and quality, presenting a beautifully balanced outline. Feminine head with a long, clean neck flowing smoothly into well-laid shoulders. Good depth through the body, with a graceful arch over the loin and well-shaped hindquarters. Fine, strong legs and neat feet. Moved with freedom and balance, holding her shape well. A very worthy Champion.

2 Rycroft's Ch Jacksondax Hornet Hurrah At Trisensara JW ShCEx OSW. Quality black and tan Dachshund male with a pleasing masculine head and good length of neck. Long, well-ribbed body with good depth, firm topline and strong hindquarters. Well boned with neat feet and presented in excellent condition. Moved soundly and with purpose; another very worthy Champion.

Reserve Best of Breed Stakes

1 Breeze's Parkebreeway Buckle Bunny

Graduate Stakes

1 Smith's Snowshoes Light The Way. Alaskan Malamute. Impressive, substantial youngster of good overall balance and type. Strong head with a pleasing expression, good neck into well-laid shoulders, plenty of bone and substance. Deep-bodied with a firm topline, powerful quarters and well-carried tail. Presented in excellent coat and condition. Moved soundly with good drive, holding shape well on the move.

2 Elson's Volgarus Make A Choice At Jomarnelli. Smart, well-presented black with a pleasing outline. Attractive head and expression, good length of neck into well-placed shoulders, firm topline and balanced body proportions. Well-developed quarters with good angulation and presented in excellent coat and condition. Moved soundly and steadily, just preferred the overall balance and movement of 1st today.