BOURNEMOUTH CANINE ASSOCIATION CH. SHOW

Judges Critiques

Mrs Niamh BALLANTYNE

Judging: Hound Group, Whippet

I want to thank the committee of Bournemouth Canine Association for inviting me along to judge the Whippets at their annual Championship Show. My condolences to everyone for the sad lost of Jasper Courtney, the societies Show Manager for many years. Thank you to my two wonderful Stewards, who's expertise, allowed me to get on with the job in hand. I was honoured to have the biggest entry in the show and was very spoilt for choice. The weather gods were on our side and though Whippets, love the sun as much as we do, some were feeling the heat in the latter classes. Some might say that the quality of whippets always lies within the bitches, however I was absolutely delighted to find many quality males coming through the ranks, which of course is great for the future of breeding. Judging whippets for me is all about type and movement and I was delighted to find those that fitted both the standard and my eye in the majority of the classes. Thank you to all those exhibitors for your entries and for excepting my decisions in such a sporting manner.

MPD (6 Entries) Abs: 0

1st:  WHEELER, Mr Rob First Class Soulad By Ranveli (Cze Imp) 7 month old, red fawn brindle, lovely head, good length of neck, good depth of chest for his age, correct underline, nicely angulated  hindquarters. Movement very together for a youngster, true coming and going in all direction. He has a very bright future, looking forward to  see how he progresses. 2nd: SMITH, Mrs L Collooney Fred Astaire (ai) Naf Taf 6 month old black, of different type to my winner.  Strong head and neck, good lay of shoulders, a little longer in back than I would prefer, strong hindquarters which gave him plenty of drive on the move. Liked his over all depth, hopefully as he matures, he will fine down. 3rd: WILLEY, Mr Ian & HOFSTETTER, Mrs Catherine Lawleymoon Elba Castillo

PD (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: WILTON-CLARK, Ms J Shalfleet Oliver Twist JW  11 month old brindle parti, I loved his over all balance. Nice head and expression, neck lean and of correct length. Good lay of shoulders, deep chest. Muscular back and well developed hindquarters. Moved well in all directions, holding his top-line correctly. Another youngster with a bright future. BPD, BPIB, Hound Puppy Grp 3. 2nd: GRAHAM, Mrs Fiona Ohoka Tip Top, 7 month fawn puppy who was placed Res in a quality MPD class. Nice masculine head, good depth of chest,  lovely curvy underline and top-line. Good angulated rear hindquarters, a little unsettled on the move but that will come as he matures.

JD (6 Entries) Abs: 0
My notes say that this was a lovely class, nice to see quality youngsters coming through. 1st:  HOWGATE, Mr M & HULL, Ms Y Palmik Turn It On Again JW, 16 month old lightly brindled male, there was a lot to like about this youngster, though he still has plenty of maturing to do. Typical whippet head and gentle expression, nice strong back, with plenty of strength in his loin. Correct lay of shoulder, pasterns strong. Moved well in all direction. 2nd: ALLANSSON, Miss C & MACDONALD, Mr R Zoraden Simply The Zest Of Macalldon, red fawn parti, who has all that lovely whippet curves. Loved his soft expression, deep chest. His poses, a graceful arch over the loin. Good tuck up, powerful forequarters and hindquarters, moved well in all direction, holding his top-line correctly. It was a close call between these two youngsters.
3rd:  BREW, Miss Anna Crosscop Wanna Go For A Ride With Supeta
 

 YD (4 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: YACOBY WRIGHT, Mrs Lynn Ch Cobyco Catch Your Eye, 22 month old fawn, who certainly has all the curves in all the right places and so smooth to go over. I loved his overall depth, he is very balanced through-out. It was clear to see his combination of muscular power and strength, as mentioned in the standard. He is well made but at the same time, elegant and graceful. He moves with plenty of freedom, true coming and going. I was delighted to award him DCC and BOB and he also went Hnd Grp 4, he is very worthy of his title.2nd: JENKINSON, Miss Elaine Coppermow Harfang Avec Elstoto 2 year old  fawn brindle dog. Nice masculine head, alert expression. Good depth of chest and sweeping underline. Shown in lovely condition.3rd: LAWSON, Dr S & Mrs J Kipipiriking Shades Of Yule

 ND (4 Entries) Abs: 0  

1st:  STEPHENS, Mrs D Teresa Jasteal Knight Of Kynance, 2 year old, fawn brindle, nice typical head, good length of neck which is well arched. Good front fill, chest nice and deep. Correct tuck up, nice angulated rear, moved well in all direction 2nd: LAWSON, Dr S & Mrs J Kipipiriking Blue Bandana, 4 year old blue with white trim, much larger in frame to my winner. I like his curvy outline, he had plenty of depth through-out. Nice masculine head, plenty in spring of rib. Powerful hindquarters, which help him move around the ring with ease. 3rd KENYON, Mrs J A Doddridge It Wasn't Me
 

Class GD (6 Entries) Abs: 0
1st:  MORLAND, Miss Alayna Zoraden Master Baker, 14 month old fawn with white trim. Another lovely curvy male, I loved his alert expression. Good length on a powerful neck. Nicely filled in front, good underline. Top-line smooth, showing that gently rise over the loin. Correct lay of shoulder, well developed second thigh. Moved well in all direction around the ring. 2nd: CAHILL, Mr M & TIMBERLAKE, Mr A J Shine On Harvey Moon At Chipperlake 3 year old, of similar colour to my winner.  He is more finer throughout but is still very much all whippet.  Nice underline, forearms straight, and hindquarters strong with moderate angulation. Moved well in all directions.  3rd MILUK, Mrs J & MILUK, Mr R Tumblers Adagio
 

 PGD (7 Entries) Abs: 0
1st:  WINTER, Mr Laurence & YEATES, Miss Debra & MORLAND Zoraden Maserati JW 2 year old fawn, another male who is very curvy.  Nice masculine head, good length of neck. Plenty of fill in front and depth through-out. Good underline, and top-line to match. Powerful rear end, which gave him plenty of drive around the ring. Shown in such fit condition. 2nd:  MILUK, Mrs J & MILUK, Mr R Tumblers Westwood Prince Liam, 6 year old, fawn. Good masculine head, nice soft expression. Strong powerful neck, plenty of depth in chest. I liked his underline and powerful rear. Moved well in all directions around the ring. Another shown in lovely fit condition.
3rd: STEEL, Mrs S R & BAULCH, Mrs Chris Nattah Potters Magic With Moyles

 MdLD (5 Entries) Abs: 0
1st:  TURNBULL, Mrs V Ticks The Boxes At Turnstone, 5 year old brindle, I like his over-all balance and type. Nice head and soft expression, good depth of chest and spring of rib. Straight in forearm with correct lay of shoulder. Hindquarters powerful, with correct angulation. He moved with great freedom around the ring.
2nd: WEBBER, Ms D Lolani Ride A Wild Trail JW, 2 year old brindle, he is very well made through-out. Powerful neck, good fill and depth of chest. Sweeping underline, powerful loin, another with plenty of power in the rear which allowed him to drive around the ring with great freedom of action.
3rd: BREW, Miss Anna Boxing Helena's Victor Ena (Imp Bel)

 LD (9 Entries) Abs: 0 Another class which was full of quality males. 1st:  SOFFE, Miss Carly Zoraden Macchiato JW, 2 year old, shaded fawn with white trim. There's alot to like about this smart dog, his front assembly is correct, chest is deep with plenty of fill. Good length of neck into well laid shoulders. Back is firm and loin powerful, good tuck-up, hindquarters strong, nice angulation.  Moved with ease around the ring in all direction. For me he is balanced through-out, delighted to award him RDCC.
2nd: 2853 SHEPHERD, Miss S J Kidaruka It's Showtime At Oxana JW ShCEx OSW, 4 year old, rich fawn with white trim, another quality male. He has much the same attributes as my winner, however he is longer in body and larger in height. He has plenty of depth and balance through-out. Good front and rear assembly, nice curvy top-line and plenty of power in his loin. He moved freely with plenty of drive around the ring in all direction.
3rd: 2865 TRISTRAM, Miss Catherine Supeta's Just Do It

Class  OD (7 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: WHEELER, Mr Rob Ch Ranveli Diki Diki, brindle with white trim, this male is quality through-out and is very deserving of his title. I don't feel that I really need to overly critique him, as the quality is there to be seen.  He is balanced through-out, he is very smooth to go over, loved all his curves and depth. He is of correct size, nice masculine head, with a soft expression. He displays correct daisy cutting action, my only observation, is that he wanders slightly in front on the up and down and a shortened lead would correct this. I was delighted to be given the opportunity to go over him. 2nd WINTER, Mr Laurence & YEATES, Miss Debra & MORLAND Ch Lolani Cafe Amore, another quality male who is very deserving of his title. Fawn with white trim, loved his masculine head, lean neck and correct front assembly. Chest is deep, good tuck up and curvy top-line. Nice powerful hindquarters, correct rear angulation which is used to his advantage around the ring. He is very sound, holding his top-line well on the move.3rd:  BYRON, Miss Emilie Jasarat Gucci

Class 1258 VD (6 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: FRYER, Mr Mark & FRYER, Mrs Kathryn Ch Collooney Eye Love You At Stonefox, 7 ½ year old fawn and white trim male who is full of quality throughout. Loved his masculine head and alert expression. Strong neck into correct laid back of shoulders, good depth of chest, nice tuck-up. Loved his curvy outline and powerful loin. Correct rear hindquarters, he moved with ease around the ring with plenty of drive. Delighted to award him, BVD and BVIB. 2nd: SHEPHERD, Miss S J Ch Citycroft Sundae With Oxana JW Sh.CM ShCEx VW, 8 ½ year old fawn and white trim, another quality veteran. Very similar attributes to my winner. He is very balanced throughout, and still has plenty of depth. Loved his alert expression and correct front assembly, he is another who is smooth to go over, loved his curves and correct tuck-up. He is shown is lovely condition, moved with plenty of drive around the ring in all directions.3rd: BYRON, Miss Emilie Padstian Pip In New York VW
 

Class  SBD/B (15 Entries) Abs: 0
It was lovely to see such a strong Special Beginners class, 1st: HIGGINBOTTOM, Miss Ellen Natalie Ranveli Royal Duke Of Dawnsafon JW, male dog, I liked his overall balance, nice masculine head and expression. Lean neck, strong across the withers, good depth of chest, strong loin and nicely angulated rear. His handler certainly knows how to get the best out of him, moved with plenty of drive around the ring. Grp3HndSpecBeg
2nd: TRISTRAM, Miss Catherine Supeta's Just Do It, there's alot to like about this male, he caught my eye in Limit, where he was placed 3rd. Again I loved his overall outline, he is very smooth to go over. Nice masculine head and gentle expression. Strong neck, good depth of chest. Correct for bone, certainly not too heavy, nice tuck up, and plenty of strength in his loin. Moved soundly in all directions around the ring. 3rd: STEPHENS, Mrs D Teresa Jasteal Knight Of Kynance

Class MPB (3 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: PERKINS, Miss G Zetor Zeglynn Ginger Punch, 6 month old red fawn, she has a pretty expression, I loved her dark mask, nice feminine head, good length of neck. Strong shoulders, and powerful rear. As one would expect, she still has plenty of maturing to do, but I saw enough today to merit her the class.2nd: EDWARDS, Mrs Clare Lawleymoon Ereza Mar At Landsbirch, brindle with white trim, another who is still very much a ‘baby’.  Lovely outline, nice feminine head, and sweet expression. Nice underline, and top-line, good rear angulation, just needs to settle on the move, which will come with maturity.

Class PB (6 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: MORLAND, Miss Alayna Zoraden Gossip Girl, 11 month old, brindle with white trim. I loved her over all outline , balance and size.  Nice strong neck, well developed chest, good width of shoulders, pasterns strong, and feet well arched. Broad, powerful hindquarters, which she used to her advantage, driving around the ring. Holding her top-line correctly and moving with ease in all directions. BPB.2nd:  GREEN, Mr R K & RA TCLIFFE, Miss J Crosscop Take On Me Arrodare. 10 month old, fawn with white trim. She is certainly very typy,  nice head and length of neck. Curvy in underline and in top-line, plenty of strength in her loin. Good lay back of shoulder.  She still has some ‘filling out’ to do but moved with grace and ease around the ring. 3rd: MORRIS, Mrs L D & WADDELL, Mr G & MYCROFT, Miss F Crosscop Tiny Dancer

Class  JB (6 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: SPADEMAN, Mrs Fiona & MYCROFT, Mrs Susan & MORRIS, Crosscop California Barbie From Supeta -  13 month old fawn, certainly caught my eye as soon, as she entered the ring. She has such a lovely feminine head, with such an soft expression and alertness in her eyes. Good length of neck, into well laid shoulders. She has a lovely underline, and correct top-line. Another with broad powerful hindquarters, which she used to her full advantaged. My hands were able to glide over her from head to tail. She is certainly balanced throughout and her movement was effortless around the ring, giving her owner 110% at all times. I was delighted to award her the RBCC and I am sure she will go on to achieve bigger things.  2nd SAMSON, Miss L Zoraden Orange Is Da New Blue At Romaclove, rich fawn with a dark mask, I loved her depth and balance. Nice stong neck, and good fill of chest, shoulders correct, forearms straight. Nice underline, loin strong and broad, hindquarters at the correct angulation. She moved well in all directions around the ring, holding her top-line correctly. Shown in lovely condition. 3rd:  HOWGATE, Mr M & HULL, Ms Y Palmik Take Me Home JW

Class YB (10 Entries) Abs: 4
1st:  WIGNALL, Mrs Serena Starswift Seductress - 15 month old fawn, who certainly has a lot to like about her.  I loved her flowing lines, you can see she is curvy throughout. Nice feminine head, good length of neck. Shoulders well laid back, blades well covered. Loin powerful and broad, back well muscled. Once settled she used her powerful  rear to her advantage, she moved well in all directions around the ring. I think under the right kind of judge, she will continue to do well.2nd: COCKWELL, Miss Caroline Susan Shelsue Tullibardine - 23 month old fawn parti, nice feminine head and soft expression, something that should be seen in a whippet. Powerful neck, and plenty of depth in chest. Back nice and firm, loin strong and broad. Shoulders well muscled, though I wouldn't want much more on her. Strong rear quarters, she covered the ring well in all directions, holding her top-line correctly. 3rd HOSKINS, Miss Suzanne Shelsue Jingling Jennie

 NB (8 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: BROUGH, Mrs L & BROUGH, Mr Gavin Crosscop Call Me Maybe At Limubox, 13 month old fawn, I loved her curvy outline, nice feminine head and lovely sweet expression. Good length of neck, well filled in front, nice sweeping top-line and good underline. Shoulders well defined, plenty of strength in loin, hindquarters well made, once she settled, she moved with plenty of drive around the ring.  Her handler just needs to learn how to get the best out of her, I hope this comment is not taken negatively but as a positive bit of criticism.2nd: REED, Miss Deborah Jane & PACE, Mrs Marion Dejare Dreaming On And On, 11 month old fawn, who was also shown in Puppy, she was much more settled in this class.  She has a pretty feminine head, soft expression and good alert eye. Good depth of chest, nice underline, good firm back and well developed loin. Moved well in all directions around the ring, she still has plenty of maturing to do, but the potential is there. 3rd: GRAHAM, Mrs Fiona Keep A Knocking Of Ohoka

Class GB (9 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: FINCH, Mrs F M Zenobia Love Actually JW -22 month old fawn, loved her typical whippet head and soft expression. Good length of neck into correct front assembly. Nice firm back, well developed loin. Pasterns correct, feet well spilt.  I loved her balance through-out and she is certainly correct for size. Well developed 2nd thigh, she moved with ease around the ring in all directions, working well with her handler at all times. 2nd:  WIGNALL, Mrs Serena Starswift Seductress - 1st in YB
3rd: COCKWELL, Miss Caroline Susan Shelsue Tullibardine

Class PGB (10 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: FISHER-HOME, Mrs C. & HOME, Mrs J. Jasarat Caramel Calypso JW, 17 month old, fawn. I loved her femininity and shapely outline. Very pretty head and soft expression, good length of neck, into well placed shoulders. Correct tuck-up, and top-line that is smooth and has that graceful arch over the loin. Powerful rears, stifles well bent, but not over done. She moved with grace and ease in all directions around the ring.
2nd: FINCH, Mrs F M Starceylon Queen Of Dorne And Zenobia JW - 18 month old, black with a little white trim,  she was presented in such gleaming condition. Another who is very smooth to go over and is very balanced through-out. She has plenty of depth and you can certainly see those ‘S’ shapes. She is a little longer in back to my winner but still has the graceful arch over the loin. Another who moves well in all directions around the ring.
3rd: JONES, Mrs W & JONES, Dr N Mac Bells Purple Patch Over Chelynnah (Swed Imp)
 

Class MdLB (11 Entries) Abs: 4
1st:  WILTON-CLARK, Ms J Shalfleet Easter Sonnet JW, 2 year old brindle parti, another lovely example from this kennel.  She has a typical feminine head, dark eye which compliments her expression. Plenty of power in her neck, nice firm back, good powerful loin. Straight forearms, shoulders well laid back. Thighs broad and powerful, allowing her to move with drive and ease in all directions around the ring.
2nd: HIGGINBOTTOM, Miss Ellen Natalie & WHEELER, Mr Rob Ranveli Royal Touch, 20 month old pale fawn with white trim. Another who is very shapely and balanced through-out. I loved her head and length of neck. Plenty of front fill, with a lovely flowing underline. Shoulders at correct angles, back firm and long but not over done. Loin powerful and ribs well sprung. Another who used her powerful thighs to her advantage, she moved with ease and grace, in all directions around the ring.
3rd: WILLIAMS, Mrs K H Tigsisle Its About Time

Class LB (11 Entries) Abs: 3
1st:  HOOPER, Mr R M Veredon Veuve Cliquot Avec Torbers, 3 year old pale fawn with white trim. This lovely girl caught my eye as soon as she entered the ring. She oozes whippet femininity to me. I loved her sweet expression, and correct head. She is full of depth and balance. She is very smooth to go over and is shown is such lovely condition. She covers the ground with great freedom of action, she uses the power from her loin and hindquarters to her advantage, holding her top-line correctly on the move. Unfortunately, when it came to the challenge I felt her energy had lapsed, however, I am sure she will have her day in the ring.
2nd:  FRYER, Mr Mark & FRYER, Mrs Kathryn Osterfen Lakota At Stonefox, I have judged this lovely fawn girl as a puppy. Now that maturity is on her side, it was great to get my hands on her again.  She has such a pretty head, and soft expression. She is very petite, but is still correct for type. Good front fill, nice flowing underline, her top-line is smooth and that graceful arch over the loin, powerful and firm. She moved with ease, true coming and going holding her top-line correctly. She was unfortunate to meet my winner today.
3rd:  SERVICE, Mr John S & POOLE, Mr George Crosscop Proud Mary

Class 1269 OB (11 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: BARNES, Mrs Brenda Doddridge Strictly Cha Cha, 2 year brindle with white trim. This whippet certainly had me dancing with delight. I loved everything about her, she is very easy on the eye. There is nothing flash and dash, what you see is what you get. She has all the right curves in all the right places and is very smooth to go over, my hands glided from her head to tail. She just shouts ‘whippet’ to me. Her lines all flow correctly, she has plenty of depth through-out. I loved her correct front and equally matched rear end.  She moves with lovely free flowing action, holding her top-line correctly, she is extremely sound and I delight to watch.  I was an honour to award her the BCC, I believe this is her 2nd and I am sure that 3rd won't be far away.
2nd: YACOBY WRIGHT, Mrs Lynn Ch Cobyco City Lights , 4 year old, fawn, another who I have previously judged. She is full of ‘whippet’ type for me. I loved her feminine head, and shapely top-line and flowing underline. Her front is correct, plenty of fill and depth.  Her back is long but firm, and her loin powerful. She is another who is a delight to go over and is fulfilling to the eye. She moved so soundly, covering the ground with long eases strides. It was a pleasure to get the opportunity to Judge her again and she is certainly very deserving of her title.
3rd:  GREEN, Mr R K & RATCLIFFE, Miss J Ch Crosscop Bumble Bee By Arrodare

Class VB (7 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: WILKINSON, Miss Janine Citycroft Starfall JW - 7 year old fawn. She has such a lovely shapely outline and is very balanced through-out. Correct length of neck, good straight forearms, and a flowing underline. Top-line smooth and loin firm. Hindquarters powerful and correct, she moved with ease and drive around the ring.
2nd: FISHER-HOME, Mrs C. & HOME, Mrs J. Ch Citycroft Creme Caramel Of Jasarat JW, another lovely whippet of correct type that I have Judged previously. I love her head and soft expression. She is more smaller in frame than my winner, but still has plenty of depth through-out. I loved all her curves and flowing Whippet lines. She moves with such ease around the ring in all directions. Another who is worthy of her title, she felt my winner had a little more energy today.
3rd: 2832 REED, Miss Deborah Jane & PACE, Mrs Marion Dejare Daydream Believer Vw, Be Vch