Ashfield (Notts) Canine Society

Ashfield (Notts) Canine Society 2 Day Premier Open Show

15th & 16th August 2026 

Thank you to the committee for the opportunity to judge at this 2-day Premier show. I thoroughly enjoyed my day. I judge the dog on the day and unfortunately some did not like the ground which affected placings. Pleased to see my Veteran winner and Hound Group winner take high awards. Thank you to the exhibitors for allowing me to judge your precious hounds.  

AV VETERAN HOUND (15,5abs)

1st Ch Abbotsoak Carousel JW ShCE Osw VW (Miss J L Taylor) – Ibizan Hound 8 ½-year- old bitch not showing her age. Presented in excellent condition both in coat and muscle tone. Beautiful head of correct proportions, amber eyes giving an alert expression. Flat skull with large ears. Correct bite, tight lips with clean white teeth. Level back sloping slightly from the pin bones to rump. Long, flat ribcage. Short in loin and well-tucked-up. She moved with a far-reaching stride effortless which was beautiful to see on such an uneven surface today. All credit to her owner for presenting her in such great condition. Reserve Best Veteran in Show

2nd Cobyco Could Be The Last at Mulcair JW ShCM VW (Mrs J A Whitaker-Crosby) Whippet – 10-year-old bitch again presented in super condition for her age which was lovely to see! No exaggeration in any way and she portrayed a beautiful outline when stood with balanced angulation both front and rear. Head of correct proportions with pleasing bright eyes and rose shaped ears. On the move she was accurate both on the up and down and in profile. She also contended with the ground very well. 

AV VULNERABLE NATIVE BREED HOUND (4,2abs)

Junior (1,0) 

1st Estet Classic Sherwood Adventures (Imp Est) (Miss K M Bakewell) Greyhound – 18-month-old dark brindle dog who was presented in tip top condition. When stood he portrayed a splendid picture of a strong, balanced, upstanding hound. Correct head proportions with correct dark eyes. Long muscular neck. Good front angulation. Deep and capacious chest. Powerful loins. When he relaxed into his stride he covered the ground well. BOB & made the cut in a large Hound Group

Post Graduate (2,1abs) 

1st Final Quattro (Miss J M Sadler) Greyhound – 8 ½ year old dog. A lovely older gentleman who presented a balanced picture. He had a super head of correct proportions. Good depth of chest and ribbing. Strong loin. Moderate bend in stifle. Super feet. Moved steady. RBOB

Open (1,1abs)

RESERVE BOB/AVNSC/IMPORTED BREED REGISTER HOUND 

1st Delianza She’s Timeless (Mrs K L Barker) Rhodesian Ridgeback 13-month-old red wheaten bitch who headed up this strong class of Reserve BOB’s. What a splendid example of the breed. Balanced profile on the stack with no exaggeration at all. Presented in excellent coat and muscle tone. Pleasing head of correct proportions. Super feet! Correct ridge. Strong muscular loin of correct length with slight rise. Excelled on the move which was truly effortless! BRBOB

AV HOUND 

Puppy (8,4abs)

1st Dackelheim Just A Game (Mrs M Wood) Dachshund M/S – 11-month-old dog – Lovely head of correct proportions with dark almond shaped eyes. Long neck. Excellent front with good length of upper arm and lay of shoulder. Strong long back leading to a well-toned rear. Unexaggerated with a good topline held on the move, shown in lovely condition He moved very well over the ground today no problems!

2nd Crosscop Deja Boo At Dawnsafon (Miss E N Melluish) Whippet 9 ½ month old dog of good size and balance. Clean head planes and a lovely expression. Correct bite. Good length of neck. Nicely laid shoulders. Good rear angulation with nice strength. When relaxed he moved sound and steady. 

Junior (11,4abs)

1st Wincarton Ode To Oto (Mr G Burton) Whippet 13-month-old dog. Masculine head of good proportions. Correct bite. Long neck flowing into well laid shoulders and straight front. Deep brisket and sprung in rib. Slight rise in loin. Low hocks and good feet. Not over exaggerated in any way and moved with drive and purpose.

2nd Poppyville Forever Dancing To Sanbryvale’s (Mrs S L Smith) Beagle 1 year old dog. Just out of puppy this male presented a balanced picture. Masculine head. Good bone throughout. Level topline and a high-set tail. Moved sound in both up and down and profile. 

Post Graduate (8,5abs)

1st Crosscop Deja Boo At Dawnsafon (Miss E N Melluish) Whippet – as puppy class – was far more relaxed in this class and moved very well. 

2nd Flerrow Rydings Romances (Mrs S R Hope) Whippet 2-year-old dog. Masculine head with dark eyes, alert expression. Long neck in to well-placed shoulders. Shown in good condition. Well-muscled. Neat feet. Not as accurate as 1 on the move today. 

Limit (8,8abs)

Open Dog (2,1abs)

1st Reffton Tibalt At Whipsearle JW CW25 (Imp Esp) (Searle & Rawlinson Miss N & Ms M) Whippet 4-year-old dog. Beautiful outline when stood. Masculine head, lovely length of neck. Muscular hind quarters and well-let down hocks. Arched toes, deep brisket and pleasing underline. Well developed rear with good second thigh. Moved soundly.

Open Bitch (3,3abs)

HOUND GROUP

1st Riocife To The Moon And Back (Mrs L Ryan) Whippet 15-month-old bitch. A lovely balanced bitch with no exaggeration. Presented in excellent condition. Such a pretty head of correct proportions with oval bright eyes. Correct bite. Long neck leading into well laid-back shoulders. Good front. Well sprung ribs. Strong hindquarters with low hocks. Lovely feet. She moved with such grace and drive from the rear on a difficult surface. Could not be denied the Group 1 placing amongst good company. Thrilled to see her go Reserve Best in Show 

2nd Blunderhall Jackson JW (Ms S Hardisty) Beagle 20-month-old dog. A sturdy compact male when stood. Masculine head of correct proportions free from wrinkle with dark eyes. Long ears. Correct bite. Good forequarters with front infill. Chest to elbow. Lovely tight feet. Presented in beautiful coat and muscle condition. Correct movement both away and in profile. 

3rd Jimanns Hell On Heels ShCEx (Ritchie Mrs J & Mr I) Rhodesian Ridgeback 3 ½ year old bitch. Plenty of substance to this bitch without being overdone in any way. Head of correct proportions, strong underjaw and a gentle expression. Good reach to neck with a nice lay of shoulder and return of upper arm. Deep chest with good infill of forechest. Good run of ribbing moderately sprung. Compact feet. Presented in excellent coat condition. Moved well. 

4th Caryna Oberdon (Hamilton, Hamilton, Garratt & Oakey, Mrs M, Miss H, Mrs D & Ms S) Saluki 3 ½ year old dog of correct size, nice head and dark oval eye. Gleaming coat condition. Straight forelegs, correct feathering. Deep chest. Slight arch over loin. Moved with a smooth flowing gait.

HOUND PUPPY GROUP

1st Blunderhall Gunpowder Guy (Ms S Hardisty) Beagle 9-month-old dog. What a fabulous boy! Full of breed type at such a young age. Sturdy and compact. A head that says he’s all male but with a beautiful gentle expression. Good bone, with correct front and rear angulation. Excellent tight feet. Presented in super condition. On the move we powered around the ring on such difficult terrain showing good drive from the rear. He held his own very well in the BPIS ring amongst excellent company. 

2nd Wentvalley Gosh She’s Posh At Crosscop (Spademan, Mycroft, Morris & Waddell, Mrs F, Mrs S, Mrs L & Mr G) Whippet 6 ½ month old bitch. Another super puppy who pushed the winner hard. A lovely balanced girl. Pretty head of correct proportions, with eye of good shape and colour and well-placed ears of fine texture. Clean neck, correct top line. Straight legs well knuckled feet. Moved with a long easy stride holding her topline well. 

3rd Caryna Deva By Design (Garratt & Oakey, Mrs D & Miss S) Saluki 9 ½ month old bitch with a nice feminine head with oval eye and long silky ears. Correct body proportions and straight forelegs. Balanced angulation. Moved well showing a light effortless gait. 

4th Rayol Never Say Never with Daxanory (Miss K J Heels) Dachshund M/S 6 ½ month old dog. A lovely balanced youngster when stood. Typical head of good proportions with dark eyes. Long neck leading into good lay of shoulder with strong, prominent breastbone. Ribs extended well back. Good rear angulation with muscled thighs. Moved well on such difficult ground.  

Michele Ashman 

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