THE SCOTTISH KENNEL CLUB Oct Show held in May

Judges Critiques

Miss E MILLWARD

Judging: Basset Griffon Vendeen (Petit), Hound Group

Class 710 PD (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: REID, Mr P & Mrs D Maudaxi Billy Bookcase, 7 month old promising male, good balance throughout, good head with slightly domed skull, dark oval eye, ears set on low, scissor bite, good length of neck into well laid shoulder, forearms straight, good body proportions, moved free. Lots of promise on him. BPIB. 

Class 711 PGD (3 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: BARTLEY, Mr Tim & BARTLEY, MRS Deborah Erylan Poseidon De La Mer JW, 16 month old male, a standout in this class, good head with dark oval eye, scissor bite, low set supple ears, good length of neck into well laid shoulders, balanced angulation front and rear, forelegs straight, pasterns slightly sloping, deep chest, ribs extended well back and moderately rounded, level topline, high set tail of medium length, moved true with a free action. RBD. 
2nd: ALLEN, Mrs Susan & GILLULEY, Mrs Claire Ballencrieff Figgy Pudding, good head and dark eye, scissor bite, low set ears, moderate length of neck into shoulder, balanced angulation, level topline, short loin, moved true. 
3rd: FAIRHURST, Mrs Denise Valefell Savannah Journey

Class 712 OD (3 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: ROBERTSON, Mrs S & ROBERTSON, Miss E & ROBERTSON, Ch Soletrader Happy As Larry. I judged this male as a puppy in 2023 where I awarded him Best Puppy in Group, its lovely to judge him again as a mature dog and see how he has reached his potential. He is balanced all through with a lovely head and dark oval eye, scissor bite, strong underjaw, supple ears set on low, good length of neck into a well laid shoulder, balanced angulation front and rear with the correct body proportions, forearms straight, pasterns slightly sloping, elbows close to the body, ribs extended well back and moderately rounded, level topline, short loin, well defined second thigh, tail set on high of medium length, correct coat texture, well muscled and conditioned, he is a free mover showing great reach and drive. He is a beautiful example of the breed. BD and BOB. Pleased to hear that he was shortlisted in the group. 
2nd: TOWNSEND, Mrs Rita Afterglow Curtain Call Avec Roxastan, he is a well balanced male, nice head with dark oval eye with a friendly expression, scissor bite, low set ears, good length of neck, moderate angulation, level topline, true on the move.  
3rd:  BROWN, Miss S & BROWN, Mr C & BROWN, Mrs L Ir Ch Erylan Chaud Comme Hades An Ch 23, Cw24

Class 713 SBD (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: FAIRHURST, Mrs Denise Valefell Savannah Journey, taller than I would prefer, head proportions fit his body, square muzzle with underjaw, I would prefer a darker eye, scissor bite, low set ears, moderate length of neck into shoulder, moderate angulations, deep chest, moved true. 

Class 714 PB NO ENTRIES

Class 715 PGB (4 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: REID, Mr P & Mrs D Maudaxi Joanie Loves Chacha JW, this young 12 month old lady certainly challenged her handler with the typical independent Petit temperament but she is such a promising bitch. I loved her balance and shape, she has a good head, skull slightly domed, stop defined, dark oval eye, scissor bite, strong underjaw, supple low set ears, long neck into well laid shoulder, balanced angulation front and rear, pasterns slightly sloping, elbows close to the body, ribs extended well back and moderately rounded, short loin, level topline, tail set on high of medium length, well muscled and conditioned, moved with reach and drive. Was a contender for top honours, will watch her with interest as she matures. 
2nd: GILLULEY, Mrs Claire & ALLEN, Mrs Susan Ballencrieff Jingle Belle, taller bitch but still balanced, good head of moderate length, stop clearly defined, strong underjaw, oval dark eye, low set ears, scissor bite, long neck into well laid shoulder, elbows close to body, forelegs straight, back of medium length, tail set on high, balanced angulation which she showed on the move.
3rd: TOWNSEND, Mrs Rita Overbecks Esme Shelby at Roxastan

Class 716 OB (8 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: ALLENBY, Mrs Heidi & ALLENBY, Mr Richard Ch Soletrader Fun Times For Rangali JW, judged this bitch earlier in the year where I awarded her the Hound group. This feminine bitch has a good head and dark oval eye, correct scissor bite, strong underjaw, supple low set ears, good length of neck into a well laid shoulder, balanced angulation front and rear, correct body proportions, forearms straight, pasterns slightly sloping, deep chest, ribs extended well back and moderately rounded, short loin, level topline, good bend of stifle, tail set on high of medium length, correct coat texture, moved free showing reach and drive. BB. 
2nd: REID, Mr P & Mrs D Fox's Nightmare Lara Fabian At Maudaxi(imp Rus), a feminine bitch who I felt had a similar shape to my winner. She presented a lovely balanced shape on the stack with correct body proportions. Feminine in head with slightly domed skull and defined stop, dark oval eye, strong underjaw, supply low set ears, good length of neck into well laid shoulder, balanced angulation, straight forelegs, pasterns slightly sloping, elbows close to the body, deep chest, ribs extended well back and moderately rounded, level topline, short loin, well defined second thigh, high set tail of medium length, moved true with reach and drive. A close decision. RBB. 
3rd: FOOTE & MCAULAY, Mr & Mrs & Miss E,G & R Ir Ch Ch Erylan Hera La Reine ShCEx

Class 717 SBB (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: FAIRHURST, Mrs Denise Valefell Moonlight Tides, balanced bitch with moderate angulation, dark oval eye, scissor bite, low set ears, moderate length of neck into shoulder, straight forelegs, deep chest, ribs moderately rounded, moved true. BSB.