BITCH CRITIQUE - Jan Doherty (Littlebriton)
I was very honoured to be asked to judge an entry of 96 Bitches at NWA . Thank you to all the sporting exhibitors, it was a pleasure going over your lovely Bitches. Coats on the whole were clean with just a couple of exhibits whose teeth could have been cleaner. There were no excessively long nails but a few with nails trimmed back so far that they were like the stub of a pencil, very unattractive. I would also like to make mention of the young handlers who handled their bitches with kindness and skill. You are the future of showing.
And finally what I was looking for and found were bitches that were feminine and looked like bitches and most exhibits hit the mark.
Baby Puppy 0/0
Two lovely classes to start my day. And just shows that whippets can move from being lovely puppies to classic veterans. All in super condition.
Veteran 7-10yrs (7,7)
1. Mrs Tl & Mr Pd Lawley Crosscop, Its Magic for Lawley Moon – Classic Fawn 8 years old who definitely does not look her age. Attractive feminine head. well-made throughout, Beautiful coat condition. Still moving out soundly and could not be denied a well-deserved Best Veteran in Show and surprised that she hasn’t been made up.
2. Wilkinson, Citycroft Starfall JW, VW OSW - Fawn with white trim, another who does not show her age. Feminine head with lovely expression. Good length of neck, well laid shoulders and good hind angulation. A bit longer cast than 1 but she moved out well and really pushed for first place. Could swop places on another day
3. Lain, CH Lolani Tennessee Honey
Veteran 10+ yrs ( 6,5)
1. Fisher-Home & Home’s CH Citycroft Creme Caramel of Jasarat JW. Topped a lovely class of older veteran bitches, 10 years old, fawn with white trim, Feminine throughout, Loved her head and expression, good length of neck and a correct topline and well-made behind which, she moved out soundly
2. Stevens, Dolce Diva Divine N Delary at Jagsteal (Imp Ita), 10 years old, Fawn Brindle, attractive head and lovely dark eye, well-made throughout, moved out well enough.
3. Leathart Ringmore Day Lily
Minor Puppy (7,6)
1. Howgate & Hull Palmik Raindrop, Fawn Brindle 8 months old, good for size. Nice head, good length of neck, good topline and well let down hocks. She moved out well around the ring, her handler getting the best out of her. Overall a promising youngster.
2. Tyson, Starceylon She’s Just a Lady – beautiful black coat with white trim that really captures the eye. Nothing is overdone nor is there anything lacking. Lovely head, good length of neck. She moved out smartly and can cover the ground, another promising puppy
3. Carlton, Chiendetom Rhapsody in Blue
Puppy ( 7,7)
1. Johnson, Danluke Legs Eleven, A very confident and well-presented cream fawn girl. An attractive head, good length of neck and a good front. Good overall length of rib and with well let down hocks. The whole construction allowed her to move soundly coming and going and with drive in profile. She was my Best puppy Bitch and was thrilled to see her go Best Puppy in show on the referees decision
2. Ellis, Silkridge Silhouette Over Railfield, Black with white trim, very attractive and elegant puppy. She still looks more like a minor puppy but that isn’t a bad thing, she will just need time to mature. I loved her head and her elegant neck and her curvy topline. Well angulated behind she was able to move out well enough. Her time will come.
3. Saxby, Sandspring Sophia Loren
Junior ( 7,7)
1. Perkins & Van Der Schaaf, Silkridge Mistletoe Smooch – Fawn with white trim, very eye catching on the move. Good for size. She has a decent head and dark eye, a good length of neck and topline leading to well let down hocks. She really can move out soundly while keeping her topline.
2. Tyson, Starceylon Lagioconda, brindle bitch, Very attractive young bitch, lovely head, Good for size, can look a little bit compact on the stand but on the move she was sound enough. In good condition with a lovely coat.
3. Bray, Cyangrange Rosabella
Yearling (5.4)
1. Wood, Edenwhip Harvest Moon – A beautiful red Fawn girl. Feminine head with lovely expression, presented in top condition her coat just gleams, Still maturing she already has quality throughout and nothing is overdone. She has a good front and good hindquarters which allows her to move out soundly. Will watch her with interest.
2. Mallinson, Edenwhip A Moment in Time – Brindle Bitch with a lovely head and expression. Curvy in all the right places and now just needs to mature in body. Moves well enough. Again a quality young bitch from this kennel. Stands over enough ground but a lot to like.
3. Ryan, Riocife to the Moon and Back
Novice (12,11)
1. Johnson - Danluke Legs Eleven
2. Howgate and Hull Palmik Raindrop
3. Saxby, Sandspring Sophia Loren
Graduate (12,11)
1. Turnbull, Gwenny Dream Diva at Turnstone Fawn and white Parti. Feminine head, good length of neck and balanced throughout her topline into well made hocks. Won on her movement in this class as she moved soundly and with drive.
2. Hoddinott, Sandspring Sea Hawk, Fawn, presented in good condition with enough muscle but not too heavy. Feminine head, good length of neck and good topline. Moved out well and was close on the heels of the 1st placed bitch
3. Thomas, Bowdonia Elphaba
Special Beginners (8,7)
1. Arbuthnot, - Lolani Crystal Moon, the first three words I started her critique with was she looks a picture. Really liked this bitch and her sympathetic handler who got the best out of her. I thought she was elegant, feminine head and nice expression. Good length of neck and a curvy topline without being overdone. Moved out well around the ring. Awarded the Best Special Beginner in show and Best Racing and coursing in show
2. Bower, Nattah Chasing the Wind to Courtbirch – Quality Blue fawn, attractive head, good length of neck into a decent topline with good ribbing and well angulated behind. Moved out well enough and again a sympathetic handler who got the best out of her.
3. Evans, Lassi Florence
Post Graduate (9,8)
1. Blake, Creme Anglaise’s Too Hot to Handle for Mazargo JW (Imp NDL) This really is a smart elegant bitch. Brindle and white she catches your eye as soon as she comes in the ring. Shown in great condition, Feminine head with a lovely length of neck. She is correct for size and moves out soundly and is at one with her handler. Her day will come
2. Lister & Swarbrick, Edenwhip Ima a Bright Star, Another typey bitch. Built on slightly stronger lines than 1 but that did not detract from her overall quality. Lovely feminine head, Good neck, good length of neck and a good front coupled with a good rear allowed her to move out well.
3. Salkeld, Dalerafenn Follow a Dream JW
Mid Limit (9,8)
1. Wignall, Starswift Seductress - Quality fawn bitch, a very honest type. Lovely feminine head, she is well put together from all angles. Good front and shoulders, good length of neck and a lovely topline and rear angulation. Moved out soundly and was the easy winner of this class
2. Howgate & Hull, Tervanty Dragon Song at Palmik JW – Pale Fawn/White Trim, A young bitch who is starting to mature nicely into herself. Attractive head. Good length of neck and a strong topline which she held on the move. Presented in top condition
3. Samson, Zoraden Orange Is Da New Blue at Romaclove
Limit (12,10)
1. Woods,s Ardencote Just a Dream. This kennel consistently produces quality bitches.
As this fawn bitch entered the ring I liked her and she didn’t disappoint. Well-built but still elegant with a feminine head and lovely expression. She is good for size, not overdone in any way. Good front and topline and decent hocks this all contributed to her sound movement, and she moved out well covering the ground with reach and drive
2. Jones, Jothryn True Way Love – Brindle feminine girl. A lot to like. Pretty head with nice expression, good length of neck, built with all the curves in the right place, not overdone in hind quarters she still stands over enough ground. Moved out well
3. Thomas, Bowdonia Sky Full of Stars JW
Open ( 8,8)
1. Perkins & Van Der Schaaf, CH Creme Anglaise’s Entourage with Silkridge JW - What is not to like about this bitch and she sure can move. She is in the best of coat and is in top condition. A feminine head, a good length of neck that flows into her topline and down to her rear construction. A curvy whippet. She isn’t a big bitch but everything is balanced and when she moves she powers around but is at one with her handler. Pleased to award her the CC and BIS with my Co-judge.
2. Woods, CH Crosscop She’s a Lady at Ardencote, a classic fawn and a feminine bitch with a lovely head and a nice expression. Curvy with no exaggerations. She moves out well and is sound. A lot to like and I was pleased to award her the Bitch RCC
3. Jones, Jothryn Manhattan Blonde JW
Special Open Racing/ Lure coursing (7,7)
1. Arbuthnot,s Lolani Crystal Moon Awarded Best Racing and Coursing in Show
2. Hoddinott, Sandspring Sea Hawk
3. Leathart, Ringmore Jocasta
I was very honoured to be asked to judge an entry of 96 Bitches at NWA . Thank you to all the sporting exhibitors, it was a pleasure going over your lovely Bitches. Coats on the whole were clean with just a couple of exhibits whose teeth could have been cleaner. There were no excessively long nails but a few with nails trimmed back so far that they were like the stub of a pencil, very unattractive. I would also like to make mention of the young handlers who handled their bitches with kindness and skill. You are the future of showing.
And finally what I was looking for and found were bitches that were feminine and looked like bitches and most exhibits hit the mark.
Baby Puppy 0/0
Two lovely classes to start my day. And just shows that whippets can move from being lovely puppies to classic veterans. All in super condition.
Veteran 7-10yrs (7,7)
1. Mrs Tl & Mr Pd Lawley Crosscop, Its Magic for Lawley Moon – Classic Fawn 8 years old who definitely does not look her age. Attractive feminine head. well-made throughout, Beautiful coat condition. Still moving out soundly and could not be denied a well-deserved Best Veteran in Show and surprised that she hasn’t been made up.
2. Wilkinson, Citycroft Starfall JW, VW OSW - Fawn with white trim, another who does not show her age. Feminine head with lovely expression. Good length of neck, well laid shoulders and good hind angulation. A bit longer cast than 1 but she moved out well and really pushed for first place. Could swop places on another day
3. Lain, CH Lolani Tennessee Honey
Veteran 10+ yrs ( 6,5)
1. Fisher-Home & Home’s CH Citycroft Creme Caramel of Jasarat JW. Topped a lovely class of older veteran bitches, 10 years old, fawn with white trim, Feminine throughout, Loved her head and expression, good length of neck and a correct topline and well-made behind which, she moved out soundly
2. Stevens, Dolce Diva Divine N Delary at Jagsteal (Imp Ita), 10 years old, Fawn Brindle, attractive head and lovely dark eye, well-made throughout, moved out well enough.
3. Leathart Ringmore Day Lily
Minor Puppy (7,6)
1. Howgate & Hull Palmik Raindrop, Fawn Brindle 8 months old, good for size. Nice head, good length of neck, good topline and well let down hocks. She moved out well around the ring, her handler getting the best out of her. Overall a promising youngster.
2. Tyson, Starceylon She’s Just a Lady – beautiful black coat with white trim that really captures the eye. Nothing is overdone nor is there anything lacking. Lovely head, good length of neck. She moved out smartly and can cover the ground, another promising puppy
3. Carlton, Chiendetom Rhapsody in Blue
Puppy ( 7,7)
1. Johnson, Danluke Legs Eleven, A very confident and well-presented cream fawn girl. An attractive head, good length of neck and a good front. Good overall length of rib and with well let down hocks. The whole construction allowed her to move soundly coming and going and with drive in profile. She was my Best puppy Bitch and was thrilled to see her go Best Puppy in show on the referees decision
2. Ellis, Silkridge Silhouette Over Railfield, Black with white trim, very attractive and elegant puppy. She still looks more like a minor puppy but that isn’t a bad thing, she will just need time to mature. I loved her head and her elegant neck and her curvy topline. Well angulated behind she was able to move out well enough. Her time will come.
3. Saxby, Sandspring Sophia Loren
Junior ( 7,7)
1. Perkins & Van Der Schaaf, Silkridge Mistletoe Smooch – Fawn with white trim, very eye catching on the move. Good for size. She has a decent head and dark eye, a good length of neck and topline leading to well let down hocks. She really can move out soundly while keeping her topline.
2. Tyson, Starceylon Lagioconda, brindle bitch, Very attractive young bitch, lovely head, Good for size, can look a little bit compact on the stand but on the move she was sound enough. In good condition with a lovely coat.
3. Bray, Cyangrange Rosabella
Yearling (5.4)
1. Wood, Edenwhip Harvest Moon – A beautiful red Fawn girl. Feminine head with lovely expression, presented in top condition her coat just gleams, Still maturing she already has quality throughout and nothing is overdone. She has a good front and good hindquarters which allows her to move out soundly. Will watch her with interest.
2. Mallinson, Edenwhip A Moment in Time – Brindle Bitch with a lovely head and expression. Curvy in all the right places and now just needs to mature in body. Moves well enough. Again a quality young bitch from this kennel. Stands over enough ground but a lot to like.
3. Ryan, Riocife to the Moon and Back
Novice (12,11)
1. Johnson - Danluke Legs Eleven
2. Howgate and Hull Palmik Raindrop
3. Saxby, Sandspring Sophia Loren
Graduate (12,11)
1. Turnbull, Gwenny Dream Diva at Turnstone Fawn and white Parti. Feminine head, good length of neck and balanced throughout her topline into well made hocks. Won on her movement in this class as she moved soundly and with drive.
2. Hoddinott, Sandspring Sea Hawk, Fawn, presented in good condition with enough muscle but not too heavy. Feminine head, good length of neck and good topline. Moved out well and was close on the heels of the 1st placed bitch
3. Thomas, Bowdonia Elphaba
Special Beginners (8,7)
1. Arbuthnot, - Lolani Crystal Moon, the first three words I started her critique with was she looks a picture. Really liked this bitch and her sympathetic handler who got the best out of her. I thought she was elegant, feminine head and nice expression. Good length of neck and a curvy topline without being overdone. Moved out well around the ring. Awarded the Best Special Beginner in show and Best Racing and coursing in show
2. Bower, Nattah Chasing the Wind to Courtbirch – Quality Blue fawn, attractive head, good length of neck into a decent topline with good ribbing and well angulated behind. Moved out well enough and again a sympathetic handler who got the best out of her.
3. Evans, Lassi Florence
Post Graduate (9,8)
1. Blake, Creme Anglaise’s Too Hot to Handle for Mazargo JW (Imp NDL) This really is a smart elegant bitch. Brindle and white she catches your eye as soon as she comes in the ring. Shown in great condition, Feminine head with a lovely length of neck. She is correct for size and moves out soundly and is at one with her handler. Her day will come
2. Lister & Swarbrick, Edenwhip Ima a Bright Star, Another typey bitch. Built on slightly stronger lines than 1 but that did not detract from her overall quality. Lovely feminine head, Good neck, good length of neck and a good front coupled with a good rear allowed her to move out well.
3. Salkeld, Dalerafenn Follow a Dream JW
Mid Limit (9,8)
1. Wignall, Starswift Seductress - Quality fawn bitch, a very honest type. Lovely feminine head, she is well put together from all angles. Good front and shoulders, good length of neck and a lovely topline and rear angulation. Moved out soundly and was the easy winner of this class
2. Howgate & Hull, Tervanty Dragon Song at Palmik JW – Pale Fawn/White Trim, A young bitch who is starting to mature nicely into herself. Attractive head. Good length of neck and a strong topline which she held on the move. Presented in top condition
3. Samson, Zoraden Orange Is Da New Blue at Romaclove
Limit (12,10)
1. Woods,s Ardencote Just a Dream. This kennel consistently produces quality bitches.
As this fawn bitch entered the ring I liked her and she didn’t disappoint. Well-built but still elegant with a feminine head and lovely expression. She is good for size, not overdone in any way. Good front and topline and decent hocks this all contributed to her sound movement, and she moved out well covering the ground with reach and drive
2. Jones, Jothryn True Way Love – Brindle feminine girl. A lot to like. Pretty head with nice expression, good length of neck, built with all the curves in the right place, not overdone in hind quarters she still stands over enough ground. Moved out well
3. Thomas, Bowdonia Sky Full of Stars JW
Open ( 8,8)
1. Perkins & Van Der Schaaf, CH Creme Anglaise’s Entourage with Silkridge JW - What is not to like about this bitch and she sure can move. She is in the best of coat and is in top condition. A feminine head, a good length of neck that flows into her topline and down to her rear construction. A curvy whippet. She isn’t a big bitch but everything is balanced and when she moves she powers around but is at one with her handler. Pleased to award her the CC and BIS with my Co-judge.
2. Woods, CH Crosscop She’s a Lady at Ardencote, a classic fawn and a feminine bitch with a lovely head and a nice expression. Curvy with no exaggerations. She moves out well and is sound. A lot to like and I was pleased to award her the Bitch RCC
3. Jones, Jothryn Manhattan Blonde JW
Special Open Racing/ Lure coursing (7,7)
1. Arbuthnot,s Lolani Crystal Moon Awarded Best Racing and Coursing in Show
2. Hoddinott, Sandspring Sea Hawk
3. Leathart, Ringmore Jocasta
DOG CRITIQUE - Liz Winstone (Monelli)
Thank you so much to NWA for inviting me to judge, and to my very capable stewards Jo and Thea, who kept me in order all day.
The entry was mixed in terms of quality, size and type, and some classes were quite a challenge to find what I was looking for- a moderate, quality dog, masculine but with elegance and curves, who moved well. I found many, many dogs with flat toplines either standing or moving or both, which for me spoils their outline. Also, hind movement was a bit of a concern, with several moving wide or close behind. On the plus side, all dogs were clean and well presented, and I didn’t find any mouth problems on the day. I was very pleased with my main winners.
Baby Puppy dog (2)
1. Leathart’s Rathglass Rising Moon over Ringmore, 4 months and one day and what a delightful baby! So composed and together for his tender age, didn’t put a foot wrong. Pale fawn with a lovely soft fine coat, appealing head and expression, elegant neck, straight front to neat feet, well angulated hind, holding a curvy topline both standing and on the move where he went around the ring like a pro, sound movement from all angles and showing happily. Best Baby Puppy in Show
2. Phillips’ Lolani Sunshadow, 5.5 months red fawn with black mask, obviously older and more mature but not as together as 1st, a little more training needed as he was difficult to assess- he was having too much fun to stand still! Lovely fine coat, in great condition and actually moved soundly when he wasn’t bouncing. A very happy waggy boy.
Veteran dog (7-10 yrs) (6)
1. Turnbull’s Ticks the Boxes at Turnstone, 7 year old brindle dog who I have admired before. In lovely condition, handsome head and expression, elegant arched neck into correct front with good fill and flat bone, good spring and neat well arched feet. Still retaining a lovely smooth curvy outline, deep brisket and good tuck up, gentle curves, slight arch over topline, strong hindquarters. Moved well and very soundly in all directions. BVD
2. Byron’s Jasarat Gucci, 7 year old f/w parti boy and another in lovely condition, handsome head and kind expression, straight front with good bone down to neat feet, in fit and well muscled condition, balanced angulation front and rear, beautiful coat and skin, strong hindquarters. Moved very well in all directions, just flattening his topline a little on the move but was close up to 1st.
3. Wood’s Ardencote What a Rogue
Veteran Dog (10+ years) (5,1a)
What a great class of lovely old boys, all fit and in really good condition.
1. Byron’s Padstian Pip in New York, what a fantastic veteran- nearly 12 years old fawn boy and still in superb fit condition. He is up to size but certainly nothing coarse about him, handsome head, elegant neck into straight front with good fill, still retaining his curves to topline and underline. Well muscled and in lovely fine coat and skin, strong hind. Best mover in the class- he moved with drive and reach, holding his topline- could outmove some of the youngsters.
2. Wayman’s Speymalt Northern Star JW, 12.5 year old fawn parti boy I remember as a puppy- where does the time go! He’s in lovely condition, a quality boy with a handsome head and appealing expression, elegant outline, straight front, neat feet, still a good tuckup and good hind angulation. Moved soundly in profile, just not quite as supple behind as 1st but a really lovely veteran.
3. Bowsher’s Dark Wing
Minor Puppy Dog (3)
1. Howgate & Hull’s Palmik Raincheck, 9 mths mature brindle boy of lovely quality, balance and size, beautiful fine coat and skin, masculine head with gorgeous expression, elegant neck into smooth shoulder, straight front with good fill, well developed topline, strong hind with good second thigh. Moved well in all directions, good reach and drive and very accurate footfall up and down.
2. Shepherd’s Osterfen Izumi with Oxana, just 6.5 months quality pale fawn and a real baby. Sweet head and appealing expression, straight front, neat feet, still a little narrow in front at this stage. Beautiful fine coat and skin, topline still to develop. Sound and confident on the move, especially in profile where he shows good reach and drive, just flattens a little on the move.
3. Lawson’s Ballauren’s Victory at Kipipiriking
Puppy Dog (7,1a)
1. Chaytor & Halliday’s Aarminias Made in Chelsea at Ramita, 9 month brindle boy I’ve never seen before and he really took my eye, he is full of quality with a beautiful head and melting expression, elegant arched neck into straight front with good fill and depth, well sprung pasterns and neat feet. Lovely sweeping curves to top and underline, strong hind with developed second thigh, fine quality coat and skin. He moved really well, with reach and drive in profile and foot perfect up and down, holding his topline and showing himself off beautifully with confidence. BPD, I was so disappointed that he suddenly went lame in the challenge under the referee.
2. Dillon’s Citycroft Not my First Rodeo at Runforest, pale fawn of nearly 12 months, a bigger and more strongly made boy who is very mature for his age though not coarse. He has a beautiful masculine head and expression, long strong neck , straight front with good fill and depth, plenty of bone, fit and well muscled, strong hind with well developed second thigh. He moves and shows beautifully, very sound and accurate, I’d just like more curve to his topline.
3. Bowsher’s Silkridge in Black and White
Junior Dog (9,1a)
This was a very mixed class.
1. Miluk’s Emandoria Florida Pearl with Tumblers, brindle/white trim 12 month handsome and upstanding boy who is very masculine but full of quality. Beautiful head and expression, elegant neck into straight front, brisket can still drop further as he’s still a little immature in body, good spring of pastern. Strong hind with well developed second thigh. A little unsure of the noise in the hall, but moved very well with good reach and drive and accurate footfall up and back.
2. Osborne’s Derohan Dark Angel, 12 month quality elegant black boy of a different type, finer all through than 1st, he has the most beautiful gleaming coat and is in tip top condition. Handsome head, elegant neck, lovely smooth curvy top and underline though he can still drop in brisket. Strong hind, long tail to balance. Moved soundly, just not the drive of 1st and a little close behind today.
3. Cecho’s Beetelian Quatro at Modrelabky
Yearling Dog (6)
1. Sharp’s Saintharp Can’t Get Enough, Brindle/ white parti, a quality boy with a lovely head and expression, elegant neck into smooth shoulder, correct front with good fill, spring of pastern and neat feet. Lovely sweep to underline but would like more rise over the loin. Moderate hind angulation, long fine tail to balance. Moved very soundly in all directions, but without enthusiasm.
2. Mallinson’s Edenwhip Oregano, dark brindle boy who is larger and more strongly built all through than 1st, though he retains a curvy outline. Handsome head, long strong neck into straight front with good fill and neat feet although a little down on his pasterns today. Strong hind with good second thigh, moved well in all directions with good reach and drive.
3. Leverett’s Whippiness Eyes Down at Elvaria
Novice Dog (9,3a)
1. Howgate & Hull’s Palmik Raincheck
2. Rees & Jones’ Collooney Speak of the Devil, Handsome brindle boy of a lovely size, moderate and compact with a very appealing head and expression, curvy outline with a good tuck up and arch over loin. Fine quality coat and skin. Strong hind with well developed second thigh, neat feet and moved very well, holding his topline. Just preferred front of 1st.
3. Osborne’s Derohan Dark Angel
Graduate Dog (9,1a)
1. Bentley’s Flowerswood Hercule by Moon, never seen this brindle boy before but he caught my eye for his curvy outline, balance and quality. Ideal for size, moderate and honest but still masculine and elegant, lovely head and melting expression, long elegant neck into correct front with good fill, spring of pastern and neat feet, deep brisket, curves to top and underline, strong unexaggerated hind with correct second thigh. Fine quality coat and skin. Moved really well with reach and drive all round, holding his topline all the way. Liked him a lot.
2. Middleton & Gilhooly’s Stormida the Brave, fawn of a different type, built on larger and more rangy lines while still being a very elegant Whippet. He has a real look of quality with a handsome head, elegant neck, beautiful fine silky coat, neat feet and lovely curvy underline. Strong well angulated hind. He moved with suppleness and drive, I’d just prefer more arch over loin on the move.
3. Williams’ Starceylon Bella Notte at Tigisle
Special Beginners Dog (10,2a)
1. Bentley’s Flowerswood Hercule by Moon- as GD winner
2. Graham’s Ohoka Tip Top, golden fawn in fabulous coat and condition, larger and longer than first but again an elegant boy full of quality and type. Gorgeous head and expression, long neck into good shoulder and straight front with good fill, deep brisket, correct bone and spring of pastern. Shapely underline but would like a little more arch over loin. Strong well muscled hind. A very sound mover with reach and drive but lost his topline on the move which cost him the class, pity as I liked him a lot.
3. Wells’ Selinko Stargazer
Post Graduate Dog (12,1a)
1. Le’vell’s Reffton Kiri, I’ve admired this bright red/white boy before and he doesn’t disappoint. Another moderate dog with quality, balance and lovely for type and size. Beautiful head and expression, elegant neck, correct front and adequate flat bone, neat well arched feet and enough spring of pastern. Curvy top and underline with a particularly good tuck up, strong hind with moderate angulation. He’s in the most fabulous coat and fit condition without any lumps or bumps. Moved very well and accurately all round, holding his topline all the way.
2. Morland’s Zoraden Master Baker JW, pale fawn/ white with the most beautiful masculine head and soft expression, long neck into smooth shoulders and correct front with good fill, neat feet and well sprung pasterns. He has matured and fined down a little since I last judged him and he’s looking really fit and well muscled but with such a smooth outline. Finest quality coat and skin, strong hind. Moved very soundly and with perfect footfall in all directions.
3. Rees & Jones’ Kierpark Devil in Disguise
Mid Limit Dog (8,2a)
1. Searle & Rawlinson’s Reffton Tibalt at Whipsearle JW quality red fawn and again, another moderate, typy, correct sized dog built on elegant lines. Handsome head and expression, though would like a little more underjaw, long elegant neck into a neat front with good fill, good spring of pastern and well arched toes, deep brisket, lovely curves to top and underline, moderate well angulated hind. Beautiful fine satin coat and skin. Sound and precise in all directions on the move and held his topline all the way.
2. Wayman’s Ranveli Beach Boy at Scarletfair, Brindle/white parti built on larger and stronger lines than 1st but still retains elegance. He’s taken his time to mature and is now looking really handsome. Beautiful head and soft expression, elegant neck into straight front with good fill and deep brisket, correct flat bone down to neat feet. Curvy top and underline, strong hind. Moved very well and with good reach in profile, just not quite so tidy in front as 1st.
3. Hughes’ Penbriar Corruleam Sky
Limit Dog (16,3a) This was a very nice class.
1. Brodie & Owen’s Wolfscastle Crown Jules, a lightly brindled dog I’ve awarded in the past and he’s difficult to overlook. Larger and longer than I generally prefer but he is all quality, balanced and a very handsome Whippet. I love his head and soft expression, elegant neck, great front with depth of brisket and good fill, well sprung pasterns and neat feet. Balanced angulation front and rear, strong hindquarters, good tuck up, long fine tail. He is very sound in all directions, with lovely reach and drive in profile and very accurate up and down, just flattened his topline a little on the move.
2. Perkins & Van Der Schaaf’s Silkridge Black Caviar, black with white trim and another extremely handsome dog in peak of condition, gleaming fine black coat like glass, well muscled condition but no lumps or bumps anywhere. Handsome head, long neck into smooth shoulder, deep chest with good fill in front, flat bone, neat feet. Again larger and a little more length of body than I prefer but he retains balance and quality. Strong hind with developed second thigh. So sound on the move with perfect footfall in all directions.
3. Winkley-Balmer’s Edenwhip Call Me at Night
Open Dog (6) What a great class- all entries either Champions or have won CCs- I was spoilt for choice with quality right through the class.
1. Winkley- Balmer & Poole’s Ch Edenwhip Can I be Him, rich golden fawn I’ve always loved- on previous occasions I’ve given him a Limit class, a RCC and now the big one! Now fully mature, he is looking the best I’ve ever seen him- fit and well muscled but so smooth and such a balanced, quality classic Whippet. Spot on for size, masculine without coarseness, lovely head and expression, super ear set which he uses to advantage, elegant neck, great front, curves and strong hind with well developed second thigh and low hocks. A neat and moderate dog exudes Whippet type and who fits the standard to a tee for me. I could watch him move all day, fluid and supple, proper daisy cutting effortless movement, perfectly sound and balanced with reach and super drive from his hocks. Always attentive to his handler and shows beautifully at all times. Love him DCC, RBIS in agreement with my co-judge in the challenge for BIS, where the bitch CC winner just held her curves a little more on the move.
2. Bridgman-Lewis’ Ch Shalfleet Making Waves, another favourite of mine and again, a neat and moderate dog of correct size, classic Whippet type, quality and proportions. Blue brindle in lovely fit condition and the most gorgeous head and expression, neat ears, elegant neck, great front with good fill and depth, correct spring of pasterns. Curvy top and underline, well muscled hind with good second thigh and low hocks. Another really good mover, balanced and covering the ground with effortless long strides and perfect footfall in all directions, holding his topline RCC
3. Perkins & Van Der Schaff’s Ch Crème Anglaise’s Just Julian with Silkridge
Special Open Racing/Lure Coursing (4)
1. Graham’s Ohoka Tip Top- 2nd in Sp Beginners- soundest mover in this class.
2. Bowsher’s Lolani Ride a Wild Trail, brindle and another moderate, curvy dog of quality and balance, lovely head and expression, strong neck, really fit and well muscled, no exaggerations. Well filled front, correct flat bone and neat feet, tuck up and rise over loin, strong well muscled hind with moderate angulation. Moved well in profile, a bit erratic on the up and back with a different handler.
3. Winter & Yeates’ Zoraden Maserati
Liz Winstone (judge)
Thank you so much to NWA for inviting me to judge, and to my very capable stewards Jo and Thea, who kept me in order all day.
The entry was mixed in terms of quality, size and type, and some classes were quite a challenge to find what I was looking for- a moderate, quality dog, masculine but with elegance and curves, who moved well. I found many, many dogs with flat toplines either standing or moving or both, which for me spoils their outline. Also, hind movement was a bit of a concern, with several moving wide or close behind. On the plus side, all dogs were clean and well presented, and I didn’t find any mouth problems on the day. I was very pleased with my main winners.
Baby Puppy dog (2)
1. Leathart’s Rathglass Rising Moon over Ringmore, 4 months and one day and what a delightful baby! So composed and together for his tender age, didn’t put a foot wrong. Pale fawn with a lovely soft fine coat, appealing head and expression, elegant neck, straight front to neat feet, well angulated hind, holding a curvy topline both standing and on the move where he went around the ring like a pro, sound movement from all angles and showing happily. Best Baby Puppy in Show
2. Phillips’ Lolani Sunshadow, 5.5 months red fawn with black mask, obviously older and more mature but not as together as 1st, a little more training needed as he was difficult to assess- he was having too much fun to stand still! Lovely fine coat, in great condition and actually moved soundly when he wasn’t bouncing. A very happy waggy boy.
Veteran dog (7-10 yrs) (6)
1. Turnbull’s Ticks the Boxes at Turnstone, 7 year old brindle dog who I have admired before. In lovely condition, handsome head and expression, elegant arched neck into correct front with good fill and flat bone, good spring and neat well arched feet. Still retaining a lovely smooth curvy outline, deep brisket and good tuck up, gentle curves, slight arch over topline, strong hindquarters. Moved well and very soundly in all directions. BVD
2. Byron’s Jasarat Gucci, 7 year old f/w parti boy and another in lovely condition, handsome head and kind expression, straight front with good bone down to neat feet, in fit and well muscled condition, balanced angulation front and rear, beautiful coat and skin, strong hindquarters. Moved very well in all directions, just flattening his topline a little on the move but was close up to 1st.
3. Wood’s Ardencote What a Rogue
Veteran Dog (10+ years) (5,1a)
What a great class of lovely old boys, all fit and in really good condition.
1. Byron’s Padstian Pip in New York, what a fantastic veteran- nearly 12 years old fawn boy and still in superb fit condition. He is up to size but certainly nothing coarse about him, handsome head, elegant neck into straight front with good fill, still retaining his curves to topline and underline. Well muscled and in lovely fine coat and skin, strong hind. Best mover in the class- he moved with drive and reach, holding his topline- could outmove some of the youngsters.
2. Wayman’s Speymalt Northern Star JW, 12.5 year old fawn parti boy I remember as a puppy- where does the time go! He’s in lovely condition, a quality boy with a handsome head and appealing expression, elegant outline, straight front, neat feet, still a good tuckup and good hind angulation. Moved soundly in profile, just not quite as supple behind as 1st but a really lovely veteran.
3. Bowsher’s Dark Wing
Minor Puppy Dog (3)
1. Howgate & Hull’s Palmik Raincheck, 9 mths mature brindle boy of lovely quality, balance and size, beautiful fine coat and skin, masculine head with gorgeous expression, elegant neck into smooth shoulder, straight front with good fill, well developed topline, strong hind with good second thigh. Moved well in all directions, good reach and drive and very accurate footfall up and down.
2. Shepherd’s Osterfen Izumi with Oxana, just 6.5 months quality pale fawn and a real baby. Sweet head and appealing expression, straight front, neat feet, still a little narrow in front at this stage. Beautiful fine coat and skin, topline still to develop. Sound and confident on the move, especially in profile where he shows good reach and drive, just flattens a little on the move.
3. Lawson’s Ballauren’s Victory at Kipipiriking
Puppy Dog (7,1a)
1. Chaytor & Halliday’s Aarminias Made in Chelsea at Ramita, 9 month brindle boy I’ve never seen before and he really took my eye, he is full of quality with a beautiful head and melting expression, elegant arched neck into straight front with good fill and depth, well sprung pasterns and neat feet. Lovely sweeping curves to top and underline, strong hind with developed second thigh, fine quality coat and skin. He moved really well, with reach and drive in profile and foot perfect up and down, holding his topline and showing himself off beautifully with confidence. BPD, I was so disappointed that he suddenly went lame in the challenge under the referee.
2. Dillon’s Citycroft Not my First Rodeo at Runforest, pale fawn of nearly 12 months, a bigger and more strongly made boy who is very mature for his age though not coarse. He has a beautiful masculine head and expression, long strong neck , straight front with good fill and depth, plenty of bone, fit and well muscled, strong hind with well developed second thigh. He moves and shows beautifully, very sound and accurate, I’d just like more curve to his topline.
3. Bowsher’s Silkridge in Black and White
Junior Dog (9,1a)
This was a very mixed class.
1. Miluk’s Emandoria Florida Pearl with Tumblers, brindle/white trim 12 month handsome and upstanding boy who is very masculine but full of quality. Beautiful head and expression, elegant neck into straight front, brisket can still drop further as he’s still a little immature in body, good spring of pastern. Strong hind with well developed second thigh. A little unsure of the noise in the hall, but moved very well with good reach and drive and accurate footfall up and back.
2. Osborne’s Derohan Dark Angel, 12 month quality elegant black boy of a different type, finer all through than 1st, he has the most beautiful gleaming coat and is in tip top condition. Handsome head, elegant neck, lovely smooth curvy top and underline though he can still drop in brisket. Strong hind, long tail to balance. Moved soundly, just not the drive of 1st and a little close behind today.
3. Cecho’s Beetelian Quatro at Modrelabky
Yearling Dog (6)
1. Sharp’s Saintharp Can’t Get Enough, Brindle/ white parti, a quality boy with a lovely head and expression, elegant neck into smooth shoulder, correct front with good fill, spring of pastern and neat feet. Lovely sweep to underline but would like more rise over the loin. Moderate hind angulation, long fine tail to balance. Moved very soundly in all directions, but without enthusiasm.
2. Mallinson’s Edenwhip Oregano, dark brindle boy who is larger and more strongly built all through than 1st, though he retains a curvy outline. Handsome head, long strong neck into straight front with good fill and neat feet although a little down on his pasterns today. Strong hind with good second thigh, moved well in all directions with good reach and drive.
3. Leverett’s Whippiness Eyes Down at Elvaria
Novice Dog (9,3a)
1. Howgate & Hull’s Palmik Raincheck
2. Rees & Jones’ Collooney Speak of the Devil, Handsome brindle boy of a lovely size, moderate and compact with a very appealing head and expression, curvy outline with a good tuck up and arch over loin. Fine quality coat and skin. Strong hind with well developed second thigh, neat feet and moved very well, holding his topline. Just preferred front of 1st.
3. Osborne’s Derohan Dark Angel
Graduate Dog (9,1a)
1. Bentley’s Flowerswood Hercule by Moon, never seen this brindle boy before but he caught my eye for his curvy outline, balance and quality. Ideal for size, moderate and honest but still masculine and elegant, lovely head and melting expression, long elegant neck into correct front with good fill, spring of pastern and neat feet, deep brisket, curves to top and underline, strong unexaggerated hind with correct second thigh. Fine quality coat and skin. Moved really well with reach and drive all round, holding his topline all the way. Liked him a lot.
2. Middleton & Gilhooly’s Stormida the Brave, fawn of a different type, built on larger and more rangy lines while still being a very elegant Whippet. He has a real look of quality with a handsome head, elegant neck, beautiful fine silky coat, neat feet and lovely curvy underline. Strong well angulated hind. He moved with suppleness and drive, I’d just prefer more arch over loin on the move.
3. Williams’ Starceylon Bella Notte at Tigisle
Special Beginners Dog (10,2a)
1. Bentley’s Flowerswood Hercule by Moon- as GD winner
2. Graham’s Ohoka Tip Top, golden fawn in fabulous coat and condition, larger and longer than first but again an elegant boy full of quality and type. Gorgeous head and expression, long neck into good shoulder and straight front with good fill, deep brisket, correct bone and spring of pastern. Shapely underline but would like a little more arch over loin. Strong well muscled hind. A very sound mover with reach and drive but lost his topline on the move which cost him the class, pity as I liked him a lot.
3. Wells’ Selinko Stargazer
Post Graduate Dog (12,1a)
1. Le’vell’s Reffton Kiri, I’ve admired this bright red/white boy before and he doesn’t disappoint. Another moderate dog with quality, balance and lovely for type and size. Beautiful head and expression, elegant neck, correct front and adequate flat bone, neat well arched feet and enough spring of pastern. Curvy top and underline with a particularly good tuck up, strong hind with moderate angulation. He’s in the most fabulous coat and fit condition without any lumps or bumps. Moved very well and accurately all round, holding his topline all the way.
2. Morland’s Zoraden Master Baker JW, pale fawn/ white with the most beautiful masculine head and soft expression, long neck into smooth shoulders and correct front with good fill, neat feet and well sprung pasterns. He has matured and fined down a little since I last judged him and he’s looking really fit and well muscled but with such a smooth outline. Finest quality coat and skin, strong hind. Moved very soundly and with perfect footfall in all directions.
3. Rees & Jones’ Kierpark Devil in Disguise
Mid Limit Dog (8,2a)
1. Searle & Rawlinson’s Reffton Tibalt at Whipsearle JW quality red fawn and again, another moderate, typy, correct sized dog built on elegant lines. Handsome head and expression, though would like a little more underjaw, long elegant neck into a neat front with good fill, good spring of pastern and well arched toes, deep brisket, lovely curves to top and underline, moderate well angulated hind. Beautiful fine satin coat and skin. Sound and precise in all directions on the move and held his topline all the way.
2. Wayman’s Ranveli Beach Boy at Scarletfair, Brindle/white parti built on larger and stronger lines than 1st but still retains elegance. He’s taken his time to mature and is now looking really handsome. Beautiful head and soft expression, elegant neck into straight front with good fill and deep brisket, correct flat bone down to neat feet. Curvy top and underline, strong hind. Moved very well and with good reach in profile, just not quite so tidy in front as 1st.
3. Hughes’ Penbriar Corruleam Sky
Limit Dog (16,3a) This was a very nice class.
1. Brodie & Owen’s Wolfscastle Crown Jules, a lightly brindled dog I’ve awarded in the past and he’s difficult to overlook. Larger and longer than I generally prefer but he is all quality, balanced and a very handsome Whippet. I love his head and soft expression, elegant neck, great front with depth of brisket and good fill, well sprung pasterns and neat feet. Balanced angulation front and rear, strong hindquarters, good tuck up, long fine tail. He is very sound in all directions, with lovely reach and drive in profile and very accurate up and down, just flattened his topline a little on the move.
2. Perkins & Van Der Schaaf’s Silkridge Black Caviar, black with white trim and another extremely handsome dog in peak of condition, gleaming fine black coat like glass, well muscled condition but no lumps or bumps anywhere. Handsome head, long neck into smooth shoulder, deep chest with good fill in front, flat bone, neat feet. Again larger and a little more length of body than I prefer but he retains balance and quality. Strong hind with developed second thigh. So sound on the move with perfect footfall in all directions.
3. Winkley-Balmer’s Edenwhip Call Me at Night
Open Dog (6) What a great class- all entries either Champions or have won CCs- I was spoilt for choice with quality right through the class.
1. Winkley- Balmer & Poole’s Ch Edenwhip Can I be Him, rich golden fawn I’ve always loved- on previous occasions I’ve given him a Limit class, a RCC and now the big one! Now fully mature, he is looking the best I’ve ever seen him- fit and well muscled but so smooth and such a balanced, quality classic Whippet. Spot on for size, masculine without coarseness, lovely head and expression, super ear set which he uses to advantage, elegant neck, great front, curves and strong hind with well developed second thigh and low hocks. A neat and moderate dog exudes Whippet type and who fits the standard to a tee for me. I could watch him move all day, fluid and supple, proper daisy cutting effortless movement, perfectly sound and balanced with reach and super drive from his hocks. Always attentive to his handler and shows beautifully at all times. Love him DCC, RBIS in agreement with my co-judge in the challenge for BIS, where the bitch CC winner just held her curves a little more on the move.
2. Bridgman-Lewis’ Ch Shalfleet Making Waves, another favourite of mine and again, a neat and moderate dog of correct size, classic Whippet type, quality and proportions. Blue brindle in lovely fit condition and the most gorgeous head and expression, neat ears, elegant neck, great front with good fill and depth, correct spring of pasterns. Curvy top and underline, well muscled hind with good second thigh and low hocks. Another really good mover, balanced and covering the ground with effortless long strides and perfect footfall in all directions, holding his topline RCC
3. Perkins & Van Der Schaff’s Ch Crème Anglaise’s Just Julian with Silkridge
Special Open Racing/Lure Coursing (4)
1. Graham’s Ohoka Tip Top- 2nd in Sp Beginners- soundest mover in this class.
2. Bowsher’s Lolani Ride a Wild Trail, brindle and another moderate, curvy dog of quality and balance, lovely head and expression, strong neck, really fit and well muscled, no exaggerations. Well filled front, correct flat bone and neat feet, tuck up and rise over loin, strong well muscled hind with moderate angulation. Moved well in profile, a bit erratic on the up and back with a different handler.
3. Winter & Yeates’ Zoraden Maserati
Liz Winstone (judge)