BITCH CRITIQUE - Louise Tope (Dewerstone)
A heartfelt thanks to the The National Whippet Association for the invitation to judge bitches at this year's championship show.
Congratulations to the hard-working committee for their dedication and efforts in offering exhibitors an enjoyable experience, and to the club's unwavering support for heart testing at their events. I believe 57 were tested today, with much of the cost subsidised via the fund set up in memory of the inimitable Sarah Pirie. Whilst the shows will never be quite the same without her presence, her dedication to our breed lives on thanks to this wonderful scheme; she would be very proud.
I was delighted and privileged with my entry of 115 bitches (making 142 in total), with very few absentees. There was an abundance of quality throughout the classes, with so many possessing the Whippet breed attributes I was seeking; type, beautiful curves, balance and correct movement. Lots of really nice bitches had to go home without a card. Thank you to all who entered for my opinion and to my very efficient steward Jeanie for keeping everything running so smoothly.
There were the odd few with untypical front movement, and I found some overly long, resulting in a flatter topline than desired. There was, however, a definite improvement in the exaggerated rear quarters from when I last judged the girls back in 2021.
Overall, it was a delightful show with a super atmosphere, a lovely day to remember.
Baby Puppy Bitch (1)
1st Skinner's Whitesquall Mionetto
5 months brindle, with a sweet head and expression. Long neck into well angulated shoulders. Nice balance of ribbing to loin. Moved very soundly for one so young, enjoying her time in the ring. B Baby PB and B Baby PIS.
Special Veteran Bitch 7-10 years (11)
1st Brown's Ardencote Star Maker
At almost 10 years of age, this beautiful, mature fawn lady headed a super class of Whippet veterans. Presents a balanced outline. Lovely head with a kind eye. Good neck and shoulders, great depth with good fill. Curvy topline and underline. Well angulated fore and aft. Presented in fine condition. Moved soundly away and back, super on the go round, covering the ground with enthusiam and style. BVB and later, BVIS in agreement with my co-judge.
2nd Hills & Hills' Shimmeree Black Satin JW
A shapely black who pushed the winner all the way. Presents a classic and typical Whippet outline, curvy, with a lovely s-shape. Elegant neck, well placed shoulders, good depth and fill. Shapely over the loin, sweeping into good rear quarters. Lovely bone and neat feet. Another really good mover.
3rd Jones & Timberlake's Railfield Rain Lookout
Res Gallie's Gwendariff Thanks a Latte
VHC Robinson's Tarward Ginetta
Special Veteran Bitch 10 + years (3, 1 abs)
Two glamorous girls, a credit to their owners, and could show some of the younger ones a thing or two about good movement!
1st Lain's Lolani Minas Tirith
At almost 11 years, this brindle lady defies her age with her exceptional profile movement. Pretty, such a sweet head with a kind eye. Balanced in outline with good angles fore and aft. Good depth, correct bone, neat feet and pasterns. Super rear quarters, well defined, which she used to advantage on the move. Presented in super coat and condition.
2nd Robinson's Tarward Willow
Another cracking veteran, and another with the most impressive movement. 11.5 years fawn with white trim, elegant throughout, feminine and pretty. Balanced all through with super neck and shoulders, curvy topline and underline, well defined second thigh and low hocks.
Minor Puppy Bitch (7, 1 abs)
1st Uggeri's Bohosoul Bewitched
My heart skipped a beat when I set eyes on this young lady. Just 6 months, she radiates quality. Beautiful overall shape and so smooth under the hand. Gorgeous head and expression, well angulated fore and aft. Good topline. Beautiful coat and condition. Moved well away and back and in profile. When her confidence comes and she settles, I am sure she will trouble the best.
2nd Morris, Waddell, Mycroft & Mitchell's Crosscop Tiny Dancer
Another very classy youngster, pale fawn, 7 months. Enough depth for her age, defined rise over the loin, resulting in a pleasing and shapely outline. Beautiful head, long neck, ribs carried well back. Standing on good legs and feet. Sound up and back, with a typical, easy stride in profile.
3rd Le'vell's Velandor Ballerina Baby
Res Ellis' Railfield Singin in Therain
VHC Leathart's Ringmore Jocasta
Puppy Bitch (11, 2 abs)
1st Mycroft & Mycroft's Crosscop California Barbie from Supeta
This 9 months fawn is something special, and boy does she know it! On her toes the whole time, never stopped showing. Classic in outline, she is so well put together, your hands just glide over her. Lovely, feminine head with good pigment, neat ears which she uses well. Elegant neck, smooth shoulders, enough depth and fill for her age. Good length of ribbing, balanced with a well defined loin. No exaggerations behind, well angulated with low hocks. Correct bone and neat feet. Looks good standing, and on the move, she is quite breath-taking, covering the ground with an effortless stride. Well handled. BPB, and my co judge agreed she should be BPIS over her litter brother.
2nd Wignall's Starswift Seductress
Typey and classic fawn with similar attributes to the winner. Loved her head and kind expression. Good neck into well angulated front. Tremendous depth, enough length of ribbing, well defined loin sweeping into well muscled rear. Good feet and pasterns, low hocks, Moved very soundly, unlucky to meet first on such fine form.
3rd Turnbull's Gwenny Dream Diva at Turnstone
Res Morland's Zoraden Gossip Girl
VHC Walker's Runaround Rosetta of Shoalingham
Junior Bitch (8, 1 abs)
1st Howgate & Hull's Palmik Take Me Home JW
This pretty fawn is mature in outline. Presented in fine fettle, and handled to advantage. Most beautiful head and expression. Long, strong neck into clean shoulders, well angulated in front and behind. Good depth and fill, ribs carried a long way back giving her a longer outline, correct arch over well defined loin. Beautiful coat and condition. A great mover, sound and easy with good drive from behind.
2nd Whitehead & Smith's Creme Anglaise's Lady Bridgerton of Citycroft (imp NLD)
Another lovely bitch with lots to like. Pleasing overall outline, smooth under the hand. Pretty, with delightful pigment. Elegant neck, good shoulders and good depth and fill in front. Plenty of rib, strong over the loin. Super rear quarters with defined second thigh. Sound as a pound, true away and back and covering the ground well in profile.
3rd McKenzie & McKenzie's Courtborne Joy at Aberlark (imp Nor)
Res Lewis' Cotherstone Chrysantha to Luckhurst
VHC Johnson & Johnson's Cyangrange Tango Mango
Yearling Bitch (8)
1st Le'vell's Lolani Gamourous in Satin at Velandor
Ultra feminine brindle with a lovely curvy outline. Sweet head and expression,. Long neck. Excellent depth, ribs carried well back, Defined loin with correct curve resulting in a desirable underline and topline. Impressive profile gait, covering the ground with ease. In super coat and condition.
2nd Lowe's Nevedith Gold Peach
This rich fawn appealed for her overall type and balance. Not the glamour of the winner, but a very honest and well put together bitch, Good neck and shoulders, enough fill in front. Well balanced length of ribbing to loin. Good rear quarters, correct bone and neat feet. Held her topline on the move, well handled.
3rd Higginbottom's Ranveli Royal Touch
Res Richards' Richclass Miss Atomic Bomb
VHC Ryan's Sylleka Firebird at Riocife
Novice Bitch (19)
1st Turnbull's Gwenny Dream Diva at Turnstone
This sweet fawn with white trim presents a classic outline without any exaggeration. She has a feminine head with a kind expression. Well angulated front and rear, good depth. Balanced length of rib to loin, desired topline and underline. Sound up and down and showing a correct profile movement.
2nd Foxon's Dejare Might Be a Secret
Another bitch I liked very much, again, well balanced, unexaggerated, and looking fit for function. Attractive lightly brindled fawn, mature, and presented in super condition. Strong neck, smooth shoulders, excellent depth and fill. Correct arch over the loin, she held her topline well on the move. Close up to the winner.
3rd Hills & Hills' Shimmeree Calico's Cupid
Res Ellis' Railfield Raining Secrets
VHC Carlton & Olney's Chiendetom Fanfare
Graduate Bitch (13, 2 abs)
1st Thomas' Bowdonia Sky Full of Stars
Appealing immediately for overall balance, I found her very smooth under the hand. Rich brindle with white trim, beautiful head and expression, neat ears which she used well. Neck fitting neatly into her well angulated shoulders, strong over the loin, flowing into a good rear end. Beautiful coat and skin. Moved out well, covering the ground with an effortless stride.
2nd Maxwell's Maccus Fire Will Reign
Rich fawn girl with a classic and curvy outline. Another with the most beautiful head and expression. Good depth and fill in front, ribs carried well back. Well defined loin, desired topline with underline to match. Free flowing and very sound on the move.
3rd Falconer's Kuriwao Serrafina Star
Res Foxon's Dejare Might Be a Secret
VHC Prowse's Crosscop One Step Closer to Freehamlet
Special Beginners Bitch (13, 3 abs)
1st Wignall's Starswift Seductress
As 2nd in Puppy bitch, her classic outline gave her the edge in this lovely class.
2nd Wood's Elmanash Mist O'the Moon
Well balanced and unexaggerated blue bitch. So feminine and full of quality, in such beautiful coat and condition. Good angles fore and aft, correct bone and neat feet. Moved soundly away and back, covering the ground efficiently in profile.
3rd Johnson's Cyangrange Our Tiger Lily
Res Ryan's Sylleka Sashay Away Riocife
VHC Saxby's Sandspring Sea Coral
Post Graduate Bitch (8, 2 abs)
1st (Allanson handing for) Longhurst's Abbyhurst Dancing Queen JW
This smokey fawn caught my eye immediately, and I kept getting drawn back to her. Another who is beautifully balanced all through, presenting a classic outline with feminine curves in all the right places. Sweetest of expressions, with such a kind eye. Elegant neck into beautifully placed, smooth shoulders, super depth and fill, Good length of rib balanced with a well defined loin. Super rear quarters and low hocks. Foot perfect on the move, covering the ground well and holding her topline. Very well handled. Very pleased to award her the RCC in this impressive line up of quality Whippets.
2nd Fisher-Home & Home's Jasarat Caramel Calypso JW
Classical fawn, she is Whippety through-and-through. Appealed for the same attributes as the winner; super neck, shoulders, topline, underline and well defined rear quarters. Feminine, smooth under the hand, in super nick with a fine coat and skin. Another who moves well from every angle. I liked both these bitches very much.
3rd Chappell's Blueflight La Di Da
Res Wilkinson's Silkridge Saffron of Fletchgate
VHC Johnson's Cyangrange Our Tiger Lily
Mid Limit Bitch (8, 2 abs)
1st Sampson & Sampson's Dapperdiva Milk and Honey JW
Top quality, curvy fawn, a real contender for top honours today. Beautifully feminine with a super head and expression. Expertly handled, she uses her long, strong neck and well placed ears to good effect. Smooth, clean shoulders. Plenty of depth, ribs carried well back, balancing well with a well defined loin with a good arch. Strong rear quarters, good second thigh, correct bone and neat feet. Moved freely and soundly, covering the ground well, holding her topline.
2nd Hills & Hills' Shimmeree Cool Calico
Blue bitch of super quality. Completely balanced and free of exaggeration. Pretty head and expression. Super smooth shoulders, good depth and well filled in front. Well balanced length of rib to loin. Nicely angulated front and rear. Fine coat and skin. Not quite the ring presence of the winner, and couldn't quite match her on movement, but her true and overall type won her this well deserved place.
3rd Morris, Waddell, Mycroft & Mitchell's Crosscop You Are My Destiny at Ardencote
Res Trouton's Citycroft Grace Kelly of Runnel JW
VHC Uggeri's Bohosoul Storming Thru
Limit Bitch (17, 2 abs)
A super class with some truly beautiful bitches
1st Maxwells' Maccus Rosa Gallica Daphne JW
This beautiful girl was everything I was looking for today. I did her well when I judged her as a minor puppy, and now she has matured into the most elegant and classical Whippet. She is blessed with superb balance, feminine, with a curvy topline and underline. Rich golden fawn, she has the most beautiful head and expression, gorgeous dark pigment and eyeliner to die for. Good neck into well placed shoulders, plenty of depth, ribs carried well back, defined loin with correct rise. Sweeping into nicely angulated rear quarters with good second thigh. Correct bone, pasterns and neat feet. Her movement is precise and effortless, sound up and back and in profile, she just floats around the ring, covering the ground and holding her topline. Delighted to award her the CC, her second, I hope her third is not too far away, she is a bitch most deserved of her crown. BIS on the referee's decision.
2nd Lain's Lolani Golden Glamour
Another bitch of super type and quality, presenting an outline of smooth curves and true balance. Classic fawn, with a lovely head and expression. Long, strong neck flowing neatly into well placed shoulders. Great depth of chest, neat tuck up matching a well defined loin with desired arch. Super rear quarters, strong with pronounced second thigh and low hocks. Moved out soundly and with a free flowing stride.
3rd Holland's Elmanash Star Anise
Res Morland's Zoraden You Are My Universe JW
VHC Mason's Veredon Laurent Perrier for Aphrael
Open Bitch (6, 1 abs)
1st Brown's Ch Ardencote Sweet Destiny for Bluestreak
Beautiful pale fawn bitch who I have awarded highly in the past, she still delights me with her exquisite femininity and beautiful, balanced outline. She is a classic Whippet, a series of gentle curves with no exaggerations. She has the kindest eye, good neck, shoulders, topline and rear quarters. On the move, she exhibits a true action, covering the ground whilst holding her correct topline. Delighted that she now has her title, a most worthy Champion.
2nd Howgate & Hull's Palmik Truth About Love JW
Very typey fawn of obvious quality. A touch stronger and longer all through than the winner, but so beautifully put together and smooth under the hand. Pretty head, long and strong neck flowing neatly into her well angulated front. Well defined loin with adequate rise, good rear end. Excels in profile movement, covering the ground with great efficiency. Beautiful coat and condition and well handled.
3rd Samson's Romaclove The Power of Love
Res Bunney's Bunnehug Blessed N Bewitched
VHC Carlton & Olney's Chiendetom Overture
Special Open Racing/Lure Coursing Bitch (10)
1st Webber's Zoraden Fifty Shades Darker JW
This curvy black girl oozes an air of being fit for function. Presented in tip-top condition, she is unmistakeably Whippet in outline. Very pretty, with a strong neck, good shoulders with plenty of depth and fill in front. Strong through the back, defined arch, sweeping into super-strong rear quarters, which she uses so well on the move. Sound up and down with free and easy profile.
Both my co-judge and I agreed she should be Best R/LC in Show.
2nd (Allanson handing for) Soffe's Penbriar Rocket Star
Very typey brindle, not flashy, but oh-so well put together. Balanced all through, no exaggerations. Loved her head, she has rich pigment and a beautiful expression. Well angulated front and rear, good bone and feet. Again, in lovely fit condition, moving out soundly up and down and in profile.
3rd Leatheart's Ringmore Hecate
Res Hoddinott's Sandspring Sea Hawk
VHC Graham's Keep A Knocking of Ohoka
A heartfelt thanks to the The National Whippet Association for the invitation to judge bitches at this year's championship show.
Congratulations to the hard-working committee for their dedication and efforts in offering exhibitors an enjoyable experience, and to the club's unwavering support for heart testing at their events. I believe 57 were tested today, with much of the cost subsidised via the fund set up in memory of the inimitable Sarah Pirie. Whilst the shows will never be quite the same without her presence, her dedication to our breed lives on thanks to this wonderful scheme; she would be very proud.
I was delighted and privileged with my entry of 115 bitches (making 142 in total), with very few absentees. There was an abundance of quality throughout the classes, with so many possessing the Whippet breed attributes I was seeking; type, beautiful curves, balance and correct movement. Lots of really nice bitches had to go home without a card. Thank you to all who entered for my opinion and to my very efficient steward Jeanie for keeping everything running so smoothly.
There were the odd few with untypical front movement, and I found some overly long, resulting in a flatter topline than desired. There was, however, a definite improvement in the exaggerated rear quarters from when I last judged the girls back in 2021.
Overall, it was a delightful show with a super atmosphere, a lovely day to remember.
Baby Puppy Bitch (1)
1st Skinner's Whitesquall Mionetto
5 months brindle, with a sweet head and expression. Long neck into well angulated shoulders. Nice balance of ribbing to loin. Moved very soundly for one so young, enjoying her time in the ring. B Baby PB and B Baby PIS.
Special Veteran Bitch 7-10 years (11)
1st Brown's Ardencote Star Maker
At almost 10 years of age, this beautiful, mature fawn lady headed a super class of Whippet veterans. Presents a balanced outline. Lovely head with a kind eye. Good neck and shoulders, great depth with good fill. Curvy topline and underline. Well angulated fore and aft. Presented in fine condition. Moved soundly away and back, super on the go round, covering the ground with enthusiam and style. BVB and later, BVIS in agreement with my co-judge.
2nd Hills & Hills' Shimmeree Black Satin JW
A shapely black who pushed the winner all the way. Presents a classic and typical Whippet outline, curvy, with a lovely s-shape. Elegant neck, well placed shoulders, good depth and fill. Shapely over the loin, sweeping into good rear quarters. Lovely bone and neat feet. Another really good mover.
3rd Jones & Timberlake's Railfield Rain Lookout
Res Gallie's Gwendariff Thanks a Latte
VHC Robinson's Tarward Ginetta
Special Veteran Bitch 10 + years (3, 1 abs)
Two glamorous girls, a credit to their owners, and could show some of the younger ones a thing or two about good movement!
1st Lain's Lolani Minas Tirith
At almost 11 years, this brindle lady defies her age with her exceptional profile movement. Pretty, such a sweet head with a kind eye. Balanced in outline with good angles fore and aft. Good depth, correct bone, neat feet and pasterns. Super rear quarters, well defined, which she used to advantage on the move. Presented in super coat and condition.
2nd Robinson's Tarward Willow
Another cracking veteran, and another with the most impressive movement. 11.5 years fawn with white trim, elegant throughout, feminine and pretty. Balanced all through with super neck and shoulders, curvy topline and underline, well defined second thigh and low hocks.
Minor Puppy Bitch (7, 1 abs)
1st Uggeri's Bohosoul Bewitched
My heart skipped a beat when I set eyes on this young lady. Just 6 months, she radiates quality. Beautiful overall shape and so smooth under the hand. Gorgeous head and expression, well angulated fore and aft. Good topline. Beautiful coat and condition. Moved well away and back and in profile. When her confidence comes and she settles, I am sure she will trouble the best.
2nd Morris, Waddell, Mycroft & Mitchell's Crosscop Tiny Dancer
Another very classy youngster, pale fawn, 7 months. Enough depth for her age, defined rise over the loin, resulting in a pleasing and shapely outline. Beautiful head, long neck, ribs carried well back. Standing on good legs and feet. Sound up and back, with a typical, easy stride in profile.
3rd Le'vell's Velandor Ballerina Baby
Res Ellis' Railfield Singin in Therain
VHC Leathart's Ringmore Jocasta
Puppy Bitch (11, 2 abs)
1st Mycroft & Mycroft's Crosscop California Barbie from Supeta
This 9 months fawn is something special, and boy does she know it! On her toes the whole time, never stopped showing. Classic in outline, she is so well put together, your hands just glide over her. Lovely, feminine head with good pigment, neat ears which she uses well. Elegant neck, smooth shoulders, enough depth and fill for her age. Good length of ribbing, balanced with a well defined loin. No exaggerations behind, well angulated with low hocks. Correct bone and neat feet. Looks good standing, and on the move, she is quite breath-taking, covering the ground with an effortless stride. Well handled. BPB, and my co judge agreed she should be BPIS over her litter brother.
2nd Wignall's Starswift Seductress
Typey and classic fawn with similar attributes to the winner. Loved her head and kind expression. Good neck into well angulated front. Tremendous depth, enough length of ribbing, well defined loin sweeping into well muscled rear. Good feet and pasterns, low hocks, Moved very soundly, unlucky to meet first on such fine form.
3rd Turnbull's Gwenny Dream Diva at Turnstone
Res Morland's Zoraden Gossip Girl
VHC Walker's Runaround Rosetta of Shoalingham
Junior Bitch (8, 1 abs)
1st Howgate & Hull's Palmik Take Me Home JW
This pretty fawn is mature in outline. Presented in fine fettle, and handled to advantage. Most beautiful head and expression. Long, strong neck into clean shoulders, well angulated in front and behind. Good depth and fill, ribs carried a long way back giving her a longer outline, correct arch over well defined loin. Beautiful coat and condition. A great mover, sound and easy with good drive from behind.
2nd Whitehead & Smith's Creme Anglaise's Lady Bridgerton of Citycroft (imp NLD)
Another lovely bitch with lots to like. Pleasing overall outline, smooth under the hand. Pretty, with delightful pigment. Elegant neck, good shoulders and good depth and fill in front. Plenty of rib, strong over the loin. Super rear quarters with defined second thigh. Sound as a pound, true away and back and covering the ground well in profile.
3rd McKenzie & McKenzie's Courtborne Joy at Aberlark (imp Nor)
Res Lewis' Cotherstone Chrysantha to Luckhurst
VHC Johnson & Johnson's Cyangrange Tango Mango
Yearling Bitch (8)
1st Le'vell's Lolani Gamourous in Satin at Velandor
Ultra feminine brindle with a lovely curvy outline. Sweet head and expression,. Long neck. Excellent depth, ribs carried well back, Defined loin with correct curve resulting in a desirable underline and topline. Impressive profile gait, covering the ground with ease. In super coat and condition.
2nd Lowe's Nevedith Gold Peach
This rich fawn appealed for her overall type and balance. Not the glamour of the winner, but a very honest and well put together bitch, Good neck and shoulders, enough fill in front. Well balanced length of ribbing to loin. Good rear quarters, correct bone and neat feet. Held her topline on the move, well handled.
3rd Higginbottom's Ranveli Royal Touch
Res Richards' Richclass Miss Atomic Bomb
VHC Ryan's Sylleka Firebird at Riocife
Novice Bitch (19)
1st Turnbull's Gwenny Dream Diva at Turnstone
This sweet fawn with white trim presents a classic outline without any exaggeration. She has a feminine head with a kind expression. Well angulated front and rear, good depth. Balanced length of rib to loin, desired topline and underline. Sound up and down and showing a correct profile movement.
2nd Foxon's Dejare Might Be a Secret
Another bitch I liked very much, again, well balanced, unexaggerated, and looking fit for function. Attractive lightly brindled fawn, mature, and presented in super condition. Strong neck, smooth shoulders, excellent depth and fill. Correct arch over the loin, she held her topline well on the move. Close up to the winner.
3rd Hills & Hills' Shimmeree Calico's Cupid
Res Ellis' Railfield Raining Secrets
VHC Carlton & Olney's Chiendetom Fanfare
Graduate Bitch (13, 2 abs)
1st Thomas' Bowdonia Sky Full of Stars
Appealing immediately for overall balance, I found her very smooth under the hand. Rich brindle with white trim, beautiful head and expression, neat ears which she used well. Neck fitting neatly into her well angulated shoulders, strong over the loin, flowing into a good rear end. Beautiful coat and skin. Moved out well, covering the ground with an effortless stride.
2nd Maxwell's Maccus Fire Will Reign
Rich fawn girl with a classic and curvy outline. Another with the most beautiful head and expression. Good depth and fill in front, ribs carried well back. Well defined loin, desired topline with underline to match. Free flowing and very sound on the move.
3rd Falconer's Kuriwao Serrafina Star
Res Foxon's Dejare Might Be a Secret
VHC Prowse's Crosscop One Step Closer to Freehamlet
Special Beginners Bitch (13, 3 abs)
1st Wignall's Starswift Seductress
As 2nd in Puppy bitch, her classic outline gave her the edge in this lovely class.
2nd Wood's Elmanash Mist O'the Moon
Well balanced and unexaggerated blue bitch. So feminine and full of quality, in such beautiful coat and condition. Good angles fore and aft, correct bone and neat feet. Moved soundly away and back, covering the ground efficiently in profile.
3rd Johnson's Cyangrange Our Tiger Lily
Res Ryan's Sylleka Sashay Away Riocife
VHC Saxby's Sandspring Sea Coral
Post Graduate Bitch (8, 2 abs)
1st (Allanson handing for) Longhurst's Abbyhurst Dancing Queen JW
This smokey fawn caught my eye immediately, and I kept getting drawn back to her. Another who is beautifully balanced all through, presenting a classic outline with feminine curves in all the right places. Sweetest of expressions, with such a kind eye. Elegant neck into beautifully placed, smooth shoulders, super depth and fill, Good length of rib balanced with a well defined loin. Super rear quarters and low hocks. Foot perfect on the move, covering the ground well and holding her topline. Very well handled. Very pleased to award her the RCC in this impressive line up of quality Whippets.
2nd Fisher-Home & Home's Jasarat Caramel Calypso JW
Classical fawn, she is Whippety through-and-through. Appealed for the same attributes as the winner; super neck, shoulders, topline, underline and well defined rear quarters. Feminine, smooth under the hand, in super nick with a fine coat and skin. Another who moves well from every angle. I liked both these bitches very much.
3rd Chappell's Blueflight La Di Da
Res Wilkinson's Silkridge Saffron of Fletchgate
VHC Johnson's Cyangrange Our Tiger Lily
Mid Limit Bitch (8, 2 abs)
1st Sampson & Sampson's Dapperdiva Milk and Honey JW
Top quality, curvy fawn, a real contender for top honours today. Beautifully feminine with a super head and expression. Expertly handled, she uses her long, strong neck and well placed ears to good effect. Smooth, clean shoulders. Plenty of depth, ribs carried well back, balancing well with a well defined loin with a good arch. Strong rear quarters, good second thigh, correct bone and neat feet. Moved freely and soundly, covering the ground well, holding her topline.
2nd Hills & Hills' Shimmeree Cool Calico
Blue bitch of super quality. Completely balanced and free of exaggeration. Pretty head and expression. Super smooth shoulders, good depth and well filled in front. Well balanced length of rib to loin. Nicely angulated front and rear. Fine coat and skin. Not quite the ring presence of the winner, and couldn't quite match her on movement, but her true and overall type won her this well deserved place.
3rd Morris, Waddell, Mycroft & Mitchell's Crosscop You Are My Destiny at Ardencote
Res Trouton's Citycroft Grace Kelly of Runnel JW
VHC Uggeri's Bohosoul Storming Thru
Limit Bitch (17, 2 abs)
A super class with some truly beautiful bitches
1st Maxwells' Maccus Rosa Gallica Daphne JW
This beautiful girl was everything I was looking for today. I did her well when I judged her as a minor puppy, and now she has matured into the most elegant and classical Whippet. She is blessed with superb balance, feminine, with a curvy topline and underline. Rich golden fawn, she has the most beautiful head and expression, gorgeous dark pigment and eyeliner to die for. Good neck into well placed shoulders, plenty of depth, ribs carried well back, defined loin with correct rise. Sweeping into nicely angulated rear quarters with good second thigh. Correct bone, pasterns and neat feet. Her movement is precise and effortless, sound up and back and in profile, she just floats around the ring, covering the ground and holding her topline. Delighted to award her the CC, her second, I hope her third is not too far away, she is a bitch most deserved of her crown. BIS on the referee's decision.
2nd Lain's Lolani Golden Glamour
Another bitch of super type and quality, presenting an outline of smooth curves and true balance. Classic fawn, with a lovely head and expression. Long, strong neck flowing neatly into well placed shoulders. Great depth of chest, neat tuck up matching a well defined loin with desired arch. Super rear quarters, strong with pronounced second thigh and low hocks. Moved out soundly and with a free flowing stride.
3rd Holland's Elmanash Star Anise
Res Morland's Zoraden You Are My Universe JW
VHC Mason's Veredon Laurent Perrier for Aphrael
Open Bitch (6, 1 abs)
1st Brown's Ch Ardencote Sweet Destiny for Bluestreak
Beautiful pale fawn bitch who I have awarded highly in the past, she still delights me with her exquisite femininity and beautiful, balanced outline. She is a classic Whippet, a series of gentle curves with no exaggerations. She has the kindest eye, good neck, shoulders, topline and rear quarters. On the move, she exhibits a true action, covering the ground whilst holding her correct topline. Delighted that she now has her title, a most worthy Champion.
2nd Howgate & Hull's Palmik Truth About Love JW
Very typey fawn of obvious quality. A touch stronger and longer all through than the winner, but so beautifully put together and smooth under the hand. Pretty head, long and strong neck flowing neatly into her well angulated front. Well defined loin with adequate rise, good rear end. Excels in profile movement, covering the ground with great efficiency. Beautiful coat and condition and well handled.
3rd Samson's Romaclove The Power of Love
Res Bunney's Bunnehug Blessed N Bewitched
VHC Carlton & Olney's Chiendetom Overture
Special Open Racing/Lure Coursing Bitch (10)
1st Webber's Zoraden Fifty Shades Darker JW
This curvy black girl oozes an air of being fit for function. Presented in tip-top condition, she is unmistakeably Whippet in outline. Very pretty, with a strong neck, good shoulders with plenty of depth and fill in front. Strong through the back, defined arch, sweeping into super-strong rear quarters, which she uses so well on the move. Sound up and down with free and easy profile.
Both my co-judge and I agreed she should be Best R/LC in Show.
2nd (Allanson handing for) Soffe's Penbriar Rocket Star
Very typey brindle, not flashy, but oh-so well put together. Balanced all through, no exaggerations. Loved her head, she has rich pigment and a beautiful expression. Well angulated front and rear, good bone and feet. Again, in lovely fit condition, moving out soundly up and down and in profile.
3rd Leatheart's Ringmore Hecate
Res Hoddinott's Sandspring Sea Hawk
VHC Graham's Keep A Knocking of Ohoka
DOG CRITIQUE - Lynn Griffiths (Pelyma)
I would like to thank NWA for inviting me to judge and to all who helped with the smooth running of the show today, especially my two ring stewards. I thoroughly enjoyed my day and would like to thank all those who entered under me.
I was delighted with my main winners however I was surprised to find a number of exhibits with rather thick course coats not the short fine silky coats we expect on a whippet.
Sp Vet Dog (7-10Yrs) 6 (1 ab)
1st Shepherd’s Ch Citycroft Sundae With Oxana JW Sh.cm Shcex Vw 8 year old fawn
parti who moves around the ring with drive and enthusiasm. Lovely deep brisket, correct
feet and good spring of pastern.
2nd Wayman’s Creme Anglaise’s One More Knight At Scarletfair (Imp Nld) 8 year old fawn
parti Lovely head and expression with good under jaw, elegant neck leading into well laid
back shoulders. Moved well.
3rd Trouton’s Runnel Run For Fun
Sp Vet Dog (10 + Yrs) 7 (0 ab)
1st Wayman’s Speymalt Northern Star Jw Best Veteran Dog, 10 year old pale fawn parti
really enjoying his day out. In lovely condition, correctly angulated front and rear, with
lovely long neck deep brisket and good spring of pastern. Could still show some younger
ones how to move!
2nd Smith’s Ch Ir Int Ch Collooney Jayhawk, 11 year old who I have always admired and
he didn’t disappoint, still well muscled with correct arch over his loin, deep brisket and
neat feet. Just had to give way to the slightly younger man today, but two elderly
gentleman to be proud of.
3rd Kenyon’s Reubicia Billy Blue
Minor Puppy Dog 8 (3 ab)
1st Powell & Mycroft’s Supeta’s Jammie Dodger For Almakaeala, 7 month old fawn with
white trim, everything in the right place for his age with no exaggerations, moved true
coming and going.
2nd Allansson’s Zoraden Simply The Zest Of Macalldon, 8 month old fawn parti shown in
beautiful condition, masculine head and expression, well muscled but not overdone.
Moved with drive.
3rd Winkley-Balmer & Winkley’s Bohosoul Firestarter By Edenwhip
Puppy Dog 10 (2 ab)
1st Brew’s Crosscop Wanna Go For A Ride With Supeta, Best Puppy Dog, I see from the
catalogue that he was only beaten by his sister for Best Puppy In Show! 9 month old
brindle boy who caught my eye on the first go round with his long low easy stride whilst
keeping his topline. Elegant neck into well laid back shoulders, excellent depth of chest,
moved true coming and going.
2nd Winkley-Balmer & Winkley’s Edenwhip Call me At Night, 9 month old fawn with white
trim, another lovely lad close to 1 and showing lots of promise, Just needed more
condition today.
3rd Morland’s Zoraden Master Baker
Junior Dog 6 (1 ab)
1st Howgate & Hull’s Palmik Turn It On Again Pale brindle boy not cooperating on the
table today but I could not deny him this class. Beautifully balanced from his nose
through to the tip of his tail, lovely head and expression, correct ears elegant long neck
well sprung ribs and well muscled throughout. Moved effortlessly with a long low easy
stride.
2nd Earnshaw’s Palmik I Know What I Like At Moonshadow Darker brindle and I see he is
brother to 1, not so together as his brother but with time should settle and come together.
3rd Chappell’s Blueflight Brewin Up A Storm
Yearling Dog 9 (1 ab)
1st Webber’s Lolani Ride A Wild Trail Jw Pale brindle with white trim gives the overall
impression of power and strength yet still elegant and graceful. Correct arch over the loin
which he holds while moving with his easy stride, moves true coming and going.
2nd Hughe’s Penbriar Corruleam Sky Smart blue boy who was initially unsettled both
standing and on the move, but settled as time went on and won Sp Beg dog.
3rd Arkell’s Hijacked Of Suriya
Novice Dog 12 (2 ab)
1st Powell & Mycroft’s Supeta’s Jammie Dodger For Almakaeala
2nd Allansson’s Zoraden Simply The Zest Of Macalldon
3rd Earnshaw’s Palmik I Know What I Like At Moonshadow
Graduate Dog 9 (1 ab)
1st Howgate & Hull’s Palmik Turn It On Again
2nd Miluk’s Tumblers Adagio Brindle parti handsome boy with elegant neck, deep brisket
correct arch over his loin and good tuck up, strong hindquarters with good second thigh.
Moved true coming and going.
3rd Saxby’s Sandspring Sea Master
Special Beg Dog 9 (3 ab)
1st Hughes Penbriar Corruleam Sky. Really settled in this class and showed his true
outline and movement. Delighted that he went on to win Best SpBeg in Show.
2nd Higginbottom’s Ranveli Royal Duke Of Dawnsafon Jw Pale fawn with beautiful
expression correct ears and strong under jaw. Deep brisket, good spring of pastern and
neat feet. Built on longer lines but moved with a long low easy stride.
3rd Searle & Rawlinson’s Refton Tibalt At Whipsearle Jw (Sp Imp)
Post Grad Dog 9 (1 ab)
1st Turnbull’s Ticks The Boxes At Turnstone, brindle boy lovely for size, beautifully
balanced with muscle and power, moving with a long low easy stride, well bent stifles and
good second thigh. Moved true coming and going. Pleased to award him the Res CC
2nd Miluk’s Tumblers Westwood Prince Liam Fawn with white trim, elegant neck, deep
brisket strong hind quarters and good second thigh moved well.
3rd Holland’s Elmanash Grecian King
Mid Limit Dog 9 (0 ab)
1st Wayman’s Collooney Charlie Brown At Scarletfair Jw A very handsome pale fawn dog
elegant neck flowing into well laid back shoulders, deep brisket and good spring of
pastern. A lovely arch over his loin which he kept on the move. Well muscled throughout
giving the appearance of strength and power yet still elegant and graceful.
2nd Richard’s Richclass From Here On Out Another handsome pale fawn boy who
pushed 1 hard, just preferred the overall balance of 1 today. Similar comments apply, Well
muscled with correct angulation front and rear and moved with drive.
3rd Winter & Yeates Zoraden Maserati Jw
Limit Dog 9 (1 ab)
1st Soffe’s Zoraden Macchiato Jw Red fawn and white who was shown beautifully, very
smart boy with lovely head and expression, correct ears elegant neck into well laid back
shoulders. Strong back and loin, with good spring of rib. Good bend of stifle with well let
down hocks. Moved well but unfortunately lost his drive and enthusiasm in the challenge.
2nd Hambling’s Mossbawnhill Bit Of A Dandy At Chaseover Pale fawn parti dog lovely
long neck into well laid back shoulders, deep brisket with good underline and correct arch
over his loin. Well muscled headquarters with good second thigh. Moved well.
3rd Bridgman-Lewis’ Shalfleet Making Waves
Open Dog 9 (1 ab)
1st Byron’s Jasarat Gucci, I judged him as a puppy and loved him then so was pleased to
judge him again today, he didn’t disappoint. Handsome fawn parti with correct ears
elegant neck flowing into well laid back shoulders. Deep brisket, good spring of rib, well
muscled back and correct arch over his loin, giving an overall picture of power and
elegance. Moved round the ring with a long low easy stride and true coming and going.
Was delighted to award him the Dog CC and on the referees decision Res Best In show
2nd Winter & Yeates’ Ch Lolani Cafe Amore A dog I have admired from the ringside, built
with power and strength yet still elegant and graceful.
3rd Winkley-Balmer & Poole’s Edenwhip Can I Be Him
Sp Open Racing/Lure Coursing Dog 5 (0 ab)
1st Webber’s Denimblue Willdo Jw Handsome blue dog with white trim, deep brisket
good spring of pastern and neat feet. Correct arch over his loin and good underline,
moved with drive.
2nd Miluk’s Tumblers Adagio
3rd Winter & Yeates Zoraden Maserati Jw
I would like to thank NWA for inviting me to judge and to all who helped with the smooth running of the show today, especially my two ring stewards. I thoroughly enjoyed my day and would like to thank all those who entered under me.
I was delighted with my main winners however I was surprised to find a number of exhibits with rather thick course coats not the short fine silky coats we expect on a whippet.
Sp Vet Dog (7-10Yrs) 6 (1 ab)
1st Shepherd’s Ch Citycroft Sundae With Oxana JW Sh.cm Shcex Vw 8 year old fawn
parti who moves around the ring with drive and enthusiasm. Lovely deep brisket, correct
feet and good spring of pastern.
2nd Wayman’s Creme Anglaise’s One More Knight At Scarletfair (Imp Nld) 8 year old fawn
parti Lovely head and expression with good under jaw, elegant neck leading into well laid
back shoulders. Moved well.
3rd Trouton’s Runnel Run For Fun
Sp Vet Dog (10 + Yrs) 7 (0 ab)
1st Wayman’s Speymalt Northern Star Jw Best Veteran Dog, 10 year old pale fawn parti
really enjoying his day out. In lovely condition, correctly angulated front and rear, with
lovely long neck deep brisket and good spring of pastern. Could still show some younger
ones how to move!
2nd Smith’s Ch Ir Int Ch Collooney Jayhawk, 11 year old who I have always admired and
he didn’t disappoint, still well muscled with correct arch over his loin, deep brisket and
neat feet. Just had to give way to the slightly younger man today, but two elderly
gentleman to be proud of.
3rd Kenyon’s Reubicia Billy Blue
Minor Puppy Dog 8 (3 ab)
1st Powell & Mycroft’s Supeta’s Jammie Dodger For Almakaeala, 7 month old fawn with
white trim, everything in the right place for his age with no exaggerations, moved true
coming and going.
2nd Allansson’s Zoraden Simply The Zest Of Macalldon, 8 month old fawn parti shown in
beautiful condition, masculine head and expression, well muscled but not overdone.
Moved with drive.
3rd Winkley-Balmer & Winkley’s Bohosoul Firestarter By Edenwhip
Puppy Dog 10 (2 ab)
1st Brew’s Crosscop Wanna Go For A Ride With Supeta, Best Puppy Dog, I see from the
catalogue that he was only beaten by his sister for Best Puppy In Show! 9 month old
brindle boy who caught my eye on the first go round with his long low easy stride whilst
keeping his topline. Elegant neck into well laid back shoulders, excellent depth of chest,
moved true coming and going.
2nd Winkley-Balmer & Winkley’s Edenwhip Call me At Night, 9 month old fawn with white
trim, another lovely lad close to 1 and showing lots of promise, Just needed more
condition today.
3rd Morland’s Zoraden Master Baker
Junior Dog 6 (1 ab)
1st Howgate & Hull’s Palmik Turn It On Again Pale brindle boy not cooperating on the
table today but I could not deny him this class. Beautifully balanced from his nose
through to the tip of his tail, lovely head and expression, correct ears elegant long neck
well sprung ribs and well muscled throughout. Moved effortlessly with a long low easy
stride.
2nd Earnshaw’s Palmik I Know What I Like At Moonshadow Darker brindle and I see he is
brother to 1, not so together as his brother but with time should settle and come together.
3rd Chappell’s Blueflight Brewin Up A Storm
Yearling Dog 9 (1 ab)
1st Webber’s Lolani Ride A Wild Trail Jw Pale brindle with white trim gives the overall
impression of power and strength yet still elegant and graceful. Correct arch over the loin
which he holds while moving with his easy stride, moves true coming and going.
2nd Hughe’s Penbriar Corruleam Sky Smart blue boy who was initially unsettled both
standing and on the move, but settled as time went on and won Sp Beg dog.
3rd Arkell’s Hijacked Of Suriya
Novice Dog 12 (2 ab)
1st Powell & Mycroft’s Supeta’s Jammie Dodger For Almakaeala
2nd Allansson’s Zoraden Simply The Zest Of Macalldon
3rd Earnshaw’s Palmik I Know What I Like At Moonshadow
Graduate Dog 9 (1 ab)
1st Howgate & Hull’s Palmik Turn It On Again
2nd Miluk’s Tumblers Adagio Brindle parti handsome boy with elegant neck, deep brisket
correct arch over his loin and good tuck up, strong hindquarters with good second thigh.
Moved true coming and going.
3rd Saxby’s Sandspring Sea Master
Special Beg Dog 9 (3 ab)
1st Hughes Penbriar Corruleam Sky. Really settled in this class and showed his true
outline and movement. Delighted that he went on to win Best SpBeg in Show.
2nd Higginbottom’s Ranveli Royal Duke Of Dawnsafon Jw Pale fawn with beautiful
expression correct ears and strong under jaw. Deep brisket, good spring of pastern and
neat feet. Built on longer lines but moved with a long low easy stride.
3rd Searle & Rawlinson’s Refton Tibalt At Whipsearle Jw (Sp Imp)
Post Grad Dog 9 (1 ab)
1st Turnbull’s Ticks The Boxes At Turnstone, brindle boy lovely for size, beautifully
balanced with muscle and power, moving with a long low easy stride, well bent stifles and
good second thigh. Moved true coming and going. Pleased to award him the Res CC
2nd Miluk’s Tumblers Westwood Prince Liam Fawn with white trim, elegant neck, deep
brisket strong hind quarters and good second thigh moved well.
3rd Holland’s Elmanash Grecian King
Mid Limit Dog 9 (0 ab)
1st Wayman’s Collooney Charlie Brown At Scarletfair Jw A very handsome pale fawn dog
elegant neck flowing into well laid back shoulders, deep brisket and good spring of
pastern. A lovely arch over his loin which he kept on the move. Well muscled throughout
giving the appearance of strength and power yet still elegant and graceful.
2nd Richard’s Richclass From Here On Out Another handsome pale fawn boy who
pushed 1 hard, just preferred the overall balance of 1 today. Similar comments apply, Well
muscled with correct angulation front and rear and moved with drive.
3rd Winter & Yeates Zoraden Maserati Jw
Limit Dog 9 (1 ab)
1st Soffe’s Zoraden Macchiato Jw Red fawn and white who was shown beautifully, very
smart boy with lovely head and expression, correct ears elegant neck into well laid back
shoulders. Strong back and loin, with good spring of rib. Good bend of stifle with well let
down hocks. Moved well but unfortunately lost his drive and enthusiasm in the challenge.
2nd Hambling’s Mossbawnhill Bit Of A Dandy At Chaseover Pale fawn parti dog lovely
long neck into well laid back shoulders, deep brisket with good underline and correct arch
over his loin. Well muscled headquarters with good second thigh. Moved well.
3rd Bridgman-Lewis’ Shalfleet Making Waves
Open Dog 9 (1 ab)
1st Byron’s Jasarat Gucci, I judged him as a puppy and loved him then so was pleased to
judge him again today, he didn’t disappoint. Handsome fawn parti with correct ears
elegant neck flowing into well laid back shoulders. Deep brisket, good spring of rib, well
muscled back and correct arch over his loin, giving an overall picture of power and
elegance. Moved round the ring with a long low easy stride and true coming and going.
Was delighted to award him the Dog CC and on the referees decision Res Best In show
2nd Winter & Yeates’ Ch Lolani Cafe Amore A dog I have admired from the ringside, built
with power and strength yet still elegant and graceful.
3rd Winkley-Balmer & Poole’s Edenwhip Can I Be Him
Sp Open Racing/Lure Coursing Dog 5 (0 ab)
1st Webber’s Denimblue Willdo Jw Handsome blue dog with white trim, deep brisket
good spring of pastern and neat feet. Correct arch over his loin and good underline,
moved with drive.
2nd Miluk’s Tumblers Adagio
3rd Winter & Yeates Zoraden Maserati Jw