THE LADIES KENNEL ASSOCIATION

Judges Critiques

Mrs Jane MAY

Judging: Beagle, Hound Group

BEST OF BREED : 1405 RAYMOND, Mrs Melanie Ch & VDH Ch Dialynne Peter Piper
Dog CC : 1405 RAYMOND, Mrs Melanie Ch & VDH Ch Dialynne Peter Piper
Res Dog CC : 1399 PARKER, Miss S & STEVENS, Mr G Ch Serenaker Armani
Bitch CC : 1374 HAVARD, Miss & Mrs L A & P J Ch Annavah Princess Tiana
Res Bitch CC : 1381 JONES, Mr T N & JEPSON, Mr S A Canowindra Ooh La La For Eardley
Best Puppy : 1368 GOLDBERG, Mr & Mrs M W & J S Molesend Impish
Best Veteran : 1405 RAYMOND, Mrs Melanie Ch & VDH Ch Dialynne Peter Piper
Best Special Beginner : 1398 MURPHY, Mrs Vannessa & MURPHY, Mr Mark Bayard Seal Of Approval At Rhosyndu
 

LKA 2024 

Beagles 

Judge:  Mrs Jane May (Janfrey) 

I would like to thank LKA for inviting me to judge and all the exhibitors for their entries, which was a really lovely entry in these times when numbers have been on the decline.  I am really happy to say I found the beagles sounder in movement than the last time I judged, and the younger hounds and classes in particular are looking really well. 

I would just like to mention I have thought all year the use of social media is lovely when used to congratulate fellow exhibitors and to post personal success. 

However, sadly at times is bordering on being very dangerous as posts can be quite near the mark or a tad inappropriate, then inducing comments and remarks that are out of order, particularly when have come from people not even present at the show. 

I have stated previously when I’ve judged, we as judges all have varying opinions and I strongly feel we should respect those opinions even if they differ to our own.  We need to remember all dogs have good and bad days even the very best, and going with the flow or what’s been winning recently is certainly not a good way to judge dogs.

Minor Puppy Dog – 6 

1. Coats Gladstyle Mason 

Very smart brightly marked tri, lovely balanced outline with a solid topline which he keeps on the move, good bend of stifle and rear angulation which he uses well on the move.

1. Goldberg’s Molesend Infinity 

Lovely type with soft while still masculine head and expression. Lovely neck and shoulder, very close to 1 however, just needs to settle slightly. 

Puppy Dog – 6

1. Jones & Jepson’s Eardley Trot On

Of a smaller mould yet having the correct bone and substance for his size. Positive movement both front and behind, very smart outline on the stack.

1. Tanner’s Fellnoak Griffyn 

Nice head with a soft eye and expression. Lovely clean lines and strong backend which he used well with a nice driving action in profile. 

Junior Dog – 6

1. Havard’s Annavah Justify 

Moved soundly both ways, nice overall confirmation and make-up with well sprung ribs, shown in lovely firm condition. Nice soft expression.

1. Fellows’ Rosanka Bridges

Compact balanced tan & white boy who today just needed to settle slightly. Good depth of chest and nice front, super tight feet. 

Yearling Dog – 1

1. Ambridge’s  Julemark Chaos 

Handsome boy with nice clean lines, soft head and expression need to body through into his frame which I’m sure he will do with time. 

Played his mum up a little on the move but I’m sure will settle down.  

Graduate Dog – 3

1. Jones Clairdale Grantchester 

Pale tan & white boy who has a lovely outline with a firm topline and tail set, which he holds well on the move. Covers the ground in profile. 

1. Hooper’s Davricard Jacobean 
2. Nice overall type of hound with lovely round bone and good feet. Good strong quarters and bend of stifle. 

Post Graduate Dog – 2

1. Lewis’ Fallowfield Romeo 

Lovely soft head and expression, nice clean neck and shoulders, good depth of chest and well sprung ribs. Lovely tight feet. 

1. Banks’ Forgebanks Santiano 

Super arched neck that flows into a clean well laid shoulder, excels in his free-flowing profile movement. 

Limit Dog – 4

1. Jones Clairdale Fusillier 

Very handsome young man who has lots of quality, the softest head and expression while still remaining masculine. Level topline and correct tailset. Nice profile movement. 

1. Jones & Jepsons Eardley Ready for Anything 

Beautifully balanced outline who is very smart on the stack, good strong quarters which he uses well on the move, positive front movement. 

Open – 5

1. Parker & Stevens Ch Serenaker Armani Res CC

Super outline and a lovely size, clean nicely arched neck flowing into a lovely firm topline which he keeps on the move. Well-developed quarters which he certainly uses well to effortlessly move around the ring. 

1. Phillpott’s Charterwood Chancellor

Another smart boy who has a lovely head with a good eye giving him a really melting expression. Nice clean lines that flow really well. 

Veteran Dog – 4

1. Raymond’s Ch Dialynne Peter Piper CC & BOB 

This boy just keeps on giving, I have always liked him from the ringside however in my opinion has mellowed with age and is in lovely firm condition that many younger hounds cannot match. Lovely neck which flows into a firm level topline. Super backend with well angulated quarters. Simply owns the ring as he moves with such a lovely driving action that really covers the ground. 

1. Lovatt’s Bjornhagen Sweet Bay Leaf 

Another smart boy who defies his age. Shown in lovely condition he has a lovely soft head and expression clean lines throughout and moved soundly.  

Good Citizen Dog – 1

Lovatt’s B Sweet Bay Leaf 

Special Beginners Dog – 4

1. Murphy’s Bayard Seal of Approval at Rhosyndu

Nice Type, Good depth of chest and well sprung ribs, Pleasing lines on the stack with a clean neck and shoulder. 

1. Fallon’s Molesend Jackpot 

Nice free flowing mover in profile who really covers the ground. I would like to see him carry a little more weight and feel when he bodied through and matures into his frame will have a more balanced outline.

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Minor Puppy – 6

1. Goldberg’s Molesend Jazzy

Ultra-feminine tan and white baby, moved soundly both ways with a lovely free flowing action. Lovely arched neck and well-placed shoulders.  Was not quite as settled in the challenge as in her class. 

1. Tanner’s Felinoak Hennessy 

Smaller mould to 1, smart outline with correct bone and substance for her size, nice bend of stifle. 

Puppy Bitch – 5

1. Goldberg’s Molesend Impish 

Another lovely feminine baby with a lovely head with a beautiful soft expression. Super bone lovely quarters, rock solid topline with good tailset. Moved soundly both ways.  

1. Evans’ Bellvalley Roxanne

Very well put together with good bone and substance, nice to go over on the table with her clean lines. Pretty head and nice eye, just not quite putting all in today but I’m sure she will settle and have a promising career. 

Junior Bitch – 7

1. Evans’ Bellvalley Black Caviar 

Smart balanced outline with good bone and substance, lovely backend and quarters which she uses well on the move. Nice head shape with good pigmentation.

1. Fellows’ Rosanka Deneuve 

Very feminine bitch with a lovely level topline and correct tailset. Moved positively both ways however seemed slightly distracted by others in the ring who she was unsure of. 

Yearling Bitch – 2

1. Jones & Jepsons Eardley Smartypants 

Pleasing head and kind beagle expression, nice overall outline, correct bone and substance for her size, lovely tight feet. Moved soundly both ways. 

1. Bevan’s Rossut Bodice 
2. Nice type of beagle with clean flowing lines, lovely front assembly with good neck and shoulder. Covers the ground in profile movement. 

Graduate Bitch – 1

1. Phillpotts Charterwood Hostess 

A shame she stood alone as she could easily stand up to good competition. Really appealing head with kind eye and good pigmentation. Nice smart stacked outline with good bone and lovely tight feet. Moved positively both ways. 

Post Graduate Bitch – 3

1. Banks’ Forgebanks Shantung

Nice type of beagle who is through the body, pleasing head and expression. Good rear angulation which she used well on the move 

1. Bink’s Tannahill Calissa 

Very pretty tan & white girl who sadly was a little reluctant for her hander today. Good reach of neck flowing into a good topline. 

Limit Bitch – 6

1. Jones & Jepson’s Canowindra Ooh La La For Eardley Res CC

Really good honest bitch overall who is really nicely put together so very pleasing to go over on the table.  Feminine head with soft expression. Moved soundly both ways with a lovely driving action.

1. 2. Lewis’ Fallowfield Chelsey

Super smart girl with lovey straight topline and well sprung ribs. Good quarters and correct bone, nice tight feet. 

Open Bitch – 6

1. Havard’s Annavah Princess Tiana BCC 

This girl is full of quality, she is beautifully balanced and has such a lovey outline when stacked. Super backend which she uses to her advantage on the move. Lovely neck-line flowing into a nice body shape and clean lines, nicely placed shoulders. Lovely free flowing mover and positive both ways. 

1. Breeze’ Ch Dufosee Dragonfly of Parkbreeway 

Another nicely made girl with clean lines. Pretty head and kind expression good reach of neck and solid topline. Covers the ground well on the move. I would have like to have seen her carrying another pound or so in weight today. 

Veteran Bitch - 4 

1. Davies’ Barrvale Grace 

Nice feminine head, well kept body shape and outline. Free moving girl who seemed to enjoy her day which is a pleasure to see. 

1. Breeze’ Davircard Hummingbird of Parkebreeway 

Nicely balance girl with good strong quarters. Pleasing head and expression, moved well, could give her kennel mate a pound or two as I would have like her just a tad lighter. 

Good Citizen Bitch – 2 

1. Brownlow’s Rushwater Violet Sky  

Smart flashy girl who has a nice outline on the stack, nice profile movement, shown in super condition. 

1. Anthony’s Ospreagle Sweetness 

Another beagle who defies her years at 12 she still has a lovely bend of stifle and moves freely around the ring. 

Special Beginners Bitch – 2

1. Murphy’s Felinock Gossip At Rhosyndu

Feminine puppy with a pleasing outline, good level topline with correct set-on and carriage, lovely tight feet.   

1. Brownlows R violet Sky