NATIONAL DOG SHOW

Judges Critiques

Mrs P HOLLINGS

Judging: Basset Griffon Vendeen (Grand), Hound Group

BASSET GRIFFON VENDEEN (GRAND)

Wel what an enjoyable breed to judge. The dogs are happy and the handlers cheer the winners ,a great atmosphere. Well done you lot, a pleasure. 

Class 2142 MPD (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 4952 COOPER, Miss C & O'BRIEN, Miss E & O'BRIEN, Miss K JAYANEL ROYAL AFFAIR AT KATILLIEN. 8 month ,he is masculine with a gracious head, Domed skull, ,big expressive , eye welcoming me in . Supple leathers. Gopod stop, length and strength in muzzle finishing at his bbig nose. Filled dry neckline .good shoulder placement. Level back, filled loin ,not too long ,length comes from his rib. long tail ,right on top. Worked well with his clever handler.  


Class 2145 YD (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 4949 BUCHANAN, Mrs Fiona & MACLAREN, Mr Michael Tarmachan Tipsy Laird. There is a certain charm and quality emitted from this 19 month. His head with rounded skull, long fine leathers, and gorgeous expression. Has long muscular neck with well angulated shoulder, brisket and good ribbing, contributing to his neat elbows. Stands on well boned legs and big padded feet. Strong body covered in his rough coat. He uses his well placed tail and display sound carriage and easy ground cover. Res CC.

Class 2148 OD (5 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 4947 BUCHANAN, Mrs Fiona & MACLAREN, Mr Michael Ch Macaroni V Tum-tums Vriendjes Of Tarmachan (Imp). A really grand all male chap with strong clean lines. Lovely head piece with a dome to his skull, clean with well fitting ear and eye .Good chiselling, has stop to enhance his lovely temperament , to length and strength in fore face ,with strong jaw and open nostril. Firm fit body, of correct length to leg. His construction is reflected in his lively ground cover with good foot placement and tail bang on top. Super presentation of natural coat.  CC.
2nd: 4962 SMITH, Mrs Amanda & COOPER, Miss C L Ch Jayanel Ambiorix. Easy to see why this 4 year old has his title as he present typical balanced shape and the most delightful character. He was expertly handled and never put a foot wrong .Strength masculinity and type prevailed . A deserved  place in this grand class. 
3rd: 4943 BAILEY, Mr Robert & YATES, Mr A R Ch Ir Ch Tarmachan Ice Cool
Res: 4960 MCGREGOR, MRS PAMELA & MCGREGOR, MISS CLAIRE CLAELA INFINITY AND BEYOND
VHC: 4959 MCGREGOR, MRS PAMELA & MCGREGOR, MISS CLAIRE Ch CLAELA YOU AND I ARE A TEAM

Class 2149 VD (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 4955 MAKEY, Mrs Ann & MAKEY, Mr Colin Multi Ch Gairside Good Lord JW Sh.CM ShCEx CW19.Well this 8 year old ,enjoyed his time and probably demanded to by brought, to show off his charms. He was produced in good condition and body, certainly not showing his age. He moves with commitment going on holding his shape.   BV.

Class 2151 MPB (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 4944 BRYANT, Miss Jackie DEBUCHER YSABEL. This one has a grand future ahead of her.  Feminie ,yet nothing weak here .She has a beautiful head ,large eye with an interest in what was around her , such confidence. Total balance, long ear fine ear, longer foreface, than domed skull and length to broad back and strong rooted tail. So full of personality, with positive action and use of tail. Its just all there .BP.


Class 2152 PB (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 4944 BRYANT, Miss Jackie DEBUCHER YSABEL. Repeat.


Class 2154 YB (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 4950 BUCHANAN, Mrs Fiona & MACLAREN, Mr Michael Tarmachan Clootie Dumpling. Honest bitch with attributes to appeal. Typical in shape and so honest in construction. Clean, feminine with pleasing head. Fit and decent rough coat. Not a lot wrong on the move. 

Class 2156 LB (3 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 4953 COOPER, Miss C L Jayanel Peppermint Patty. This one is handy. She has substance ,an air of quality , yet cleverly retains femininity. Super head, shapely ,balanced with domed skull, Large well placed eyes ,giving a confident engaging expression. Long fine leathers .Filled muzzle to strong jaw and open nostril. Stands on grand legs and feet. Has length and strength to body to high set on and carriage of long tail displaying her lovely temperament. Width of muscular hind quarters. She just charmed me ( and it appeared the ringside too by the cheers ) to win , CC & BOB.
2nd: 4942 BAILEY, Mr Robert & MOULT, Mrs Yvonne Gairside Special Event for Boneveon. What a sweetie. Not quite the proportions of the winner, but feminine ,sound and handled to advantage ,therefore worked well and gave a good performance. 
3rd: 4957 MAKEY, Mrs Ann & MAKEY, Mr Colin Gairside Special Interest

Class 2157 OB (5 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 4948 BUCHANAN, Mrs Fiona & MACLAREN, Mr Michael Ch Tarmachan Miss Impatiens.Has length in required departments ,balance and substance, whilst retaining femininity. Pleased in head ,clean long neck ,through correct angulation both ends. In pleasing rough textured coat. Performed with great personality.  Res CC.
2nd: 4958 MCGREGOR, MRS PAMELA & MCGREGOR, MISS CLAIRE Ch CLAELA NO LOOKING BACK. Very honest bitch. Has typical head proportions,with good outlook, stop and muzzle. She she has stride and foot fall from her sound make and shape. Fits the bill in this good class. 
3rd: 4951 BUCHANAN, Mrs Fiona & MACLAREN, Mr Michael & O'DAY Ch Tarmachan Black Ice WW18
Res: 4961 MILTON, Mrs B Ch Wilmit Independence Day JW
VHC: 4946 BUCHANAN, Mrs Fiona & MACLAREN, Mr Michael Ch Dutch Int Ch Tarmachan Ice Diamond

Class 2158 VB (2 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 4956 MAKEY, Mrs Ann & MAKEY, Mr Colin Multi Ch Gairside Good Gracious CW19.She is charming and shapely,carring her 8 years so well. Has lovely outlook from large dark eye .Typical in outline with good bone and firm body, to high long tail. Enjoying her day. 
JUDGE, PATSY HOLLINGS.