I would like to thank the Officers & Committee for inviting me to Judge their Championship Show I last Judged the Championship Show 23 years ago. (sadly this judging appointment came available because of the passing of Mrs Viv Phillips)

The weather was against us after weeks of glorious sunshine, the forecast was for rain and thunderstorms. So we had to be judged inside in a noisy hall which didn`t suit some of the show dogs.

A majority of the modern day greyhounds have lost fill of front with no heart room and spring of rib, they lack rise over the loin, all of which the breed standard asks for. Also a problem is over exaggerated quarters that make so many move close behind this spoils the overall movement fore & aft. I was a little disappointed how many of the show greyhounds had nervous temperaments. All dogs were shown in tip top condition. I was happy with all my class winners and I would like to thank all Exhibitors for their entries.

  I would also like to thank my steward for the day Julie Mackenzie and for Clare Boggia for being on hand to help.

 

Junior Dog. (2-1)

1st. James & Ahrens Primavara`s Sobers Jannik Sinner at Simkhan (Imp) It.  Upstanding white dog pleasing head, long neck enough depth of chest would have like more fill of front and spring of rib, strong quarters need to settle on the move.

 

Post Graduate Dog. (1)

1st. Hodgson`s One Day Tom.  White & Fawn Racing dog lovely head with dark eye, strong neck good depth moved a little close behind shown in lovely condition.

 

Limit Dog.(4-1)

1st. Howlett & Howden`s Rubicon`s Don`t Stop Believing (imp Usa) White & Brindle good head, long neck flowing into well laid shoulders, deep chest, enough spring of rib, strong qaurters he used on the move. Best mover in this class. Still needs more time to mature. R.C.C.

 

2nd. Newsham & Rowe`s  Frankie Decuma Via Windspiel (Cze Imp) Dark Brindle dog masculine head would have like better length of neck and fill of front correct amount of depth I would have liked to have seen him more settled on the move.

 

3rd.Wilce Quinton`s Azravi`s Marked Bt The Sunrise at Kirjojax. (Imp Nor)

 

Open Dog (2-1)

1st. Ahrens & Primavera`s Sobers Ibsen. Dark brindle dog. Upstanding with masculine head, good pigment, strong neck flowing into well laid shoulders, correct amount of bone,  length over loin, good amount of 2nd thigh. Moved with drive round the ring at a slower pace… C.C. & R.B.I.S.

 

Special Racing/lure coursing open dog.(4)

1st. Ball`s Satteo Jet. Black dog in supper condition, good head & strong neck, depth and held his topline moved well.

 

2nd. Thomson`s Shockwave Sycuan. Blue brindle good head, depth of brisket and length not so positive on the move as 1st. Today.

 

3rd. One day Tom.

 

Veteran Dog. (1)

1st. Mallen-Wallace`s Droopys Tavern. 9 year old Blue & White nice head depth moved well with drive in great condition.

 

Special Racing/Lure Coursing Veteran Dog.

1st. Bakewell`s Affleck Barney Best Bud. (4) Light Brindle dog of good racing type pleasing head & fill of front held his topline standing and on the move.

2nd. Ball`s Satteo Jet.

3rd. Hodgson`s One Day Tom.

 

Junior Bitch. (3)

1st. Koulermou & Knauber`s Ina`s Fashion Icon. Red bitch good bone & feet correct length of neck into well laid shoulders good depth and underline, strong hind quarters moved well. Would have liked a little more of her overall to complete the picture.

 

2nd. Spacey`s Inchydoney Memories Viady at Hallmans (imp fra) Red bitch not as mature as 1, pleasing head good neck and shoulders, just needs to settle on the move and time to mature. Should have a bright future.

 

3rd. Wilce Quinton`s Inchydoney Memories Vinlandis Raspberry Chocolat Avec Kirjojax.

 

Yearling Bitch (2) 1st.Koulermou & Knauber`s Vdh Ch. Ina`s Fashion Highlight. Feminine red bitch with nice head and dark eye, good bone & feet long neck, correct depth and underline held her topline standing and on the move strong quarters well let down hocks she used on the move. R.C.C.

 

2nd. Cutter & Lubin`s Ina`s Fashion Halo Over Chosovi (imp Deu) dark brindle sister to 1 out of a smaller mould not as settled on the move as her sister.

 

Post. Graduate (4-1)

 1st. Sawyer`s Inchydoney Memories Une Virgin Mary Avec Stonelow(imp Fra) JW. Lovely blue fawn upstanding bitch strong head good neck & shoulders correct amount of depth strong quarters when she moved slower she kept her tail down.

 

2nd. Prince & Ballentine`s Westview  Puddles. Brindle 6 year old racing bitch, pleasing head, enough length strong quarters she moved well.

 

3rd.Ball`s Boughton Back in time.

 

Limit Bitch (5-3) 1 transferred to Open Bitch.

1st. Holder & Boggia`s Boughton Back To The Future. Lovely upstanding dark brindle bitch pleasing head ,good bone and feet, fill of front,  long neck that flowed into well laid shoulders, correct amount of depth and spring of rib,good underline, correct topline she held standing and on the move plenty of 2nd thigh she used on the move. Great to watch her moving fore & aft and flowed round the ring. Was pleased to award her the C.C. & B.I.S.

2nd. Ball`s Boughton Back in Time.

 

Open Bitch (1)

1st. Ahrens & Primavera`s Sobers IIIyria Dark brindle bitch litter sister to my dog C.C. winner similar in type & shape but very nervous in the hall today so found it hard to access her, moved round the ring O.K. when she settled.Would like to see her again in the future in an outside ring.

 

Special racing/lure coursing Open Bitch.(3)

1st. Clark`s Shockwave Amber. Light brindle bitch sweet head and easy eye, long neck and correct topline she held standing and on the move. Moved really well won this class with ease. Would take this one home

 

2nd. Prince & Ballentine`s Westview Puddles.

3rd.Heyman`s Heathlawn Darci.

 

Veteran Bitch. (4-1)

1st. Cutter & Lubin`s Ch.Zoraden My Girl at Chosovi. Dark Brindle bitch I have always liked from the ring side and it was a pleasure to finally be able to judge her and wasn`t disappointed she is now 9 years old, pleasing head long neck into well laid shoulders depth of chest and spring of rib correct topline moved well. Was pleased to award her B.V.I.S.

 

2nd.Mallen-Wallace`s Kellsboro Sasha. White & Black 8 years old, nice head and depth moved well round the ring.

 

3rd. Howlett `s Ch. Skyswift Moonlight Serenade.

 

Special Racing/Coursing Veteran.(5-3)

1st. Mallen-Wallace`s Kellsboro Sasha.

 

2nd. Sadler`s Huarche Mags. Sweet old lady who wasn`t putting her best foot forward today.

 

Champion Bitch.(5-2)

3 lovely Champion Bitches in this class and a close decision between them.

1st. Koulermou & Knauber`sVdh Ch. Ina`s Fashion Highlight. Winner of Yearling Bitch. I was happy to give her 1st.in this class and the R.C.C.

2nd. Ahrens & Primavera`s It Esp Ch DkCh UK Ch SuCh Int Ch Sobers Geraldine. Well known red Bitch lovely head and neck flowing into well laid shoulders correct underline and strong hind quarters. Just flattened her topline on the move today.

3rd.

Cutter & Lubin`s Ch.Ina`s Fashion Finest of Chosovi (Imp)Deu.

 

Judge Mr. Michael White.

 

Special Awards Classes Critique

 

Many thanks to the Greyhound Club for inviting me to judge their Special Awards Classes following their championship show. Thanks also to my stewards who kept the ring running smoothly and of course, the exhibitors for bringing their hounds for me to assess and accepting my placings sportingly. 

Special Award Junior Dog or Bitch (3)
1. James & Ahrens Primavera’s Sobers Jannik Sinner at Simkhan. This young dog stood out in this class for his balance, proportions and curves. Would prefer a slightly more refined head. Good front construction, and will likely continue to develop some more depth and width to chest as he continues to mature. Moved well in profile and held his curvy outline well, great width and drive from the rear, but would prefer cleaner elbows coming towards. Presented in great condition.
2. Spacey’s Inchydoney Memories Vlady Muscat at Hallimans (Imp Fra). It was difficult to split 2 & 3, they are very alike in many ways and after studying my catalogue I can understand why! Both feminine, less mature than 1 and not quite the return of upper arm. Lovely head, long strong neck into smooth top line with gentle curves. Good lay of shoulder, could have more depth and fill of chest. Moved well, but not quite the stride of 1. 
3. Wilce Quinton’s Inchydoney Memories Vinlandia Raspberry Chocolat avec Kirjojax.

Special Award Open Dog or Bitch (5,3) 
A small class with 2 dogs very different in type.
1. Newsham & Rowe’s Frankie Decuma via Windspiel (Imp Cze). A scopey dog who is more generous through. Appealed to me for his curves stacked and moving. Good head, correct ears and long neck. Great shape to top and underline. Would prefer more width coming and going, has a low reaching front and good use of the hindquarters moving around. 
2. Howlett & Howden’s Rubicon’s Don’t Stop Believing (Imp USA). A very well balanced brindle parti dog. Perhaps a little strong in skull, but set on a long strong neck. Excellent front construction, elbows beneath body with good depth and spring of chest. He shapes up nicely on the move but standing can tend to flatten and slope a little over the loin. His hindquarters are well balanced and muscled. I preferred him coming and going to the winner, but he didn’t have the curves or free stride of 1 when moving. 

Special Award Racing/Lure Coursing Dog or Bitch (8,2)
1. Gooding’s Shockwave Onyx. This black dog headed a large class. He caught my eye on the initial go around with his free easy action and curves on the move. Clean head, strong neck and well laid shoulders. Would prefer him to be more generous in angulation fore and aft. Good spring of rib and curves to top and underline.  
2. Thompson’s Shockwave Sycuan. Brindle dog, again shown in good muscular condition. Good head, long strong neck into well angulated front. A little shorter through the body than 1 and I would prefer a little more depth and spring of chest. Excellent curves to top and underline and moved well, just not covering the ground as well as 1. 
3. Mallen-Wallace’s Droopy’s Tavern.

 

Mr Jake Wilson