DRIFFIELD CHAMPIONSHIP DOG SHOW

Judges Critiques

Mr M ORD

Judging: Hound Group, Rob Farnsworth Veteran Stakes

Class 761 AVV D/B (HU) (19 Entries) Abs: 10 Veteran
1st: 157 ALLCHORNE, Mrs C Ch Nelgus Thyme Bomb JW ShCEx (Basset Hound) masculine male who has the most desirable stride & confidence in his own qualities, excellent head shape with correct leathers, good eye shape, in excellent body condition with superb feet, certainly does not look like a veteran, lovely coat & hard muscular condition, his thighs are powerful and correctly set, good tail carriage.
2nd: 693 JOHNSTON, Mrs H Ch Danluke Lord Of The Dance JW (Whippet) male long time favourite of mine for breed type, always shown in excellent condition, loved his head shape & expressive eyes, correct rose ear, good shoulder & upper arm, not at all heavy in body and moving true.
3rd: 573 HODGE, Mrs K Ch COLKERIRIN FACE TO THE SUN JW Sh.CM (Rhodesian Ridgeback), lovely lines and still correct in body weight, lovely muscular condition & has the desired ridge of good length & shape, feminine all through. Lovely lengthy yet unexaggerated stride, correct feet.
Res: 91 JARDINE, Miss D J Woodella Hot Rod (Basenji) typical in head & expression, liked his size & shape, has a good front and holds top line well both on stack & when moving, correct feet, tail carried correctly.
 

Mark Ord (Judge)