DARLINGTON DOG SHOW SOCIETY

Judges Critiques

Mrs F HANNEY-MITCHELL

Judging: Hound Group, Norwegian Elkhound

BEST OF BREED : 2943 COWPER, Mrs J E & BINGHAM, Mrs Gill Graythor Augustus at Rothenborg
Dog CC : 2943 COWPER, Mrs J E & BINGHAM, Mrs Gill Graythor Augustus at Rothenborg
Res Dog CC : 2947 MAUN, Mrs T Ch Bowerhinton Bassanio
Bitch CC : 2949 MAUN, Mrs T Bowerhinton Bright Lady
Res Bitch CC : 2951 MIDDLETON, MR MRS BRIAN AND LINDA Ch Graythor Norwegian Lights Sh.CM
Best Puppy : 2943 COWPER, Mrs J E & BINGHAM, Mrs Gill Graythor Augustus at Rothenborg
Best Veteran : 2951 MIDDLETON, MR MRS BRIAN AND LINDA Ch Graythor Norwegian Lights Sh.CM

Class 1024 VD NO ENTRIES

Class 1025 PD (4 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 2943 COWPER, Mrs J E & BINGHAM, Mrs Gill Graythor Augustus at Rothenborg

Absolutely stunning puppy in my eyes! Beautiful head and expression, good neck, well angulated shoulder , short back , good deep chest, correctly angulated quarters with tightly curled tail. Absolutely sound on the move keeping his correct outline. My CC and BOB today.
2nd: 2953 MIDDLETON, MR MRS BRIAN AND LINDA GRAYTHOR BROADWAY T.A.F.

Super litter this was obviously!  Also has correct head , good shape to eye, also well constructed all through and also very sound on the move. Coat was rather on the blow today. 
3rd: 2941 BROWN, Miss Lydia Graythor Captain Hook
Res: 2952 MIDDLETON, MR MRS BRIAN AND LINDA Graythor Monteray Jack
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Class 1026 JD (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 2943 COWPER, Mrs J E & BINGHAM, Mrs Gill Graythor Augustus at Rothenborg
2nd: 2941 BROWN, Miss Lydia Graythor Captain Hook

Another of the same litter who is also very typical in his construction. Very good outline with the correct short back and enough leg. I think this one was thoroughly enjoying his day out , when I did see him move properly he was very sound.
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Class 1027 PGD (1 Entries) Abs: 1

Class 1028 LD (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 2961 SIMMS, Mr Nev & SIMMS, Mrs K E Aftonlee Aros at Elverdal

Correct wedge head, good eye shape, strong neck, correct shoulder placement, rather short and steep upper arm and upright pastern,   deep ribbing , short back, adequate hind angulation. Won on type today.
2nd: 2954 PRESTON, Miss Donna & LAUNDER, Mr James Cealdstan After Eight (AI) 

Smaller dog of different type to winner , he had a good head shape, strong neck, short back , angulation was balanced but I would prefer more leg and a bit more bone. Moved soundly.
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Class 1029 OD (3 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 2947 MAUN, Mrs T Ch Bowerhinton Bassanio

Very typical mature male of quality. Correct head and expression, desired pencil line, strong neck, well laid shoulder, correct angulation , short back and tightly curled tail. Moved very soundly . Res CC
2nd: 2944 GOLD, Mrs Karen & GOLD, Mr Alan Ch Graythor at the Venetian with Llassah

Different type of male, slightly heavier and stronger in skull. Correct expression , good neck and shoulder , short strong back, good quarters . Moved well keeping a good outline .
3rd: 2960 SIMMS, Mr Nev & SIMMS, Mrs K E Ch Seasara Earl Grey
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Class 1030 VB (2 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 2951 MIDDLETON, MR MRS BRIAN AND LINDA Ch Graythor Norwegian Lights Sh CM

Very spritely girl of excellent type who I’m sure I judged in her youth. Good head and expression with correct ear set , strong neck , well balanced in her angulation and very sound on the move.  Res CC
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Class 1031 PB NO ENTRIES

Class 1032 JB (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 2948 MAUN, Mrs T Bowerhinton Blackbird

Super wedge head with good expression,  good neck running into a well laid back and constructed shoulder , short back , good bone and feet, correct hindquarters. Very happy temperament and moved out well.
2nd: 2962 YOUNG, Mrs Seonaid Bowerhinton Baroness

Also a very nice bitch , very well constructed all through and perhaps had a bit better leg length than the winner but just needs to settle a bit more to the show ring and I’m sure she will give her sister a run for her money.
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Class 1033 PGB NO ENTRIES

Class 1034 LB NO ENTRIES

Class 1035 OB (5 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 2949 MAUN, Mrs T Bowerhinton Bright Lady

Lovely honest bitch of really good breed type. Correct head and expression, correct ear, strong neck , good lay of shoulder , short strong back, tight tail well over back and correct angulation to hindquarters. Moved very well keeping her lovely outline. CC
2nd: 2942 CALLOW, Ms N D & DAVIS, Mrs C Whittimere Alright Bab JW

Another well constructed bitch of excellent type.  Just a little unsettled at times and didn’t hold her tail correctly which momentarily spoilt her outline for me. Such a shame as she is a lovely bitch.
3rd: 2950 MIDDLETON, MR MRS BRIAN AND LINDA Ch Graythor Gates of the Artic
Res: 2957 SIMMONDS, Ms. Sally & MOTT, Ms Margaret Ch Am Ch Kamgaard Kome From Away
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