City of Birmingham Championship Show

Judges Critiques

Mrs Lisa REID

Judging: Hound Group, Rhodesian Ridgeback

I'd like to thank the Officers & Committee for the kind invitation, what a lovely show it was.  We were afforded a fabulously large, carpeted ring with plenty of space ringside too.  There was a great atmosphere and good lighting in the halls which definitely made a difference.  Thank you to my excellent stewards, Roger and Kay who kept the classes flowing and did a fantastic job which I really appreciated! 

The overall quality was excellent across many different types, and good dogs went without place cards in the larger classes - Junior Dog, and both limit classes were especially difficult. I could have given out a good few more green cards on the day also, which is a nice problem to have as a judge.  I found that ridges were all acceptable, most good with just a handful of off-set crowns among the entry, dentition was good with only a couple of less than perfect scissor bites so I won't mention these individually.  Coat colours were mostly wheaten or red wheaten, with some being a shade darker red than ideal but all had the agouti pattern on inspection.  Some dogs seemed to find the hall a bit noisy which affected their performance, and others didn't move as expected on the day which affected placings.  Temperaments were excellent in the main, with a couple of shy younger exhibits who will hopefully grow in confidence as they mature.  

I was looking for Ridgebacks who fulfil the standard and believe I found that in my winners.  Standard size, powerful and heavy in bone, deep chested and balanced with good angulation both front and rear as the standard asks for while without being exaggerated in any way.  I looked for hounds who reached from the shoulder and covered the most ground with the least amount of effort, while driving from the rear in equal measure in long, low strides.  

A good Ridgeback is a fine balance between power and elegance, and a joy to watch on the move.  Proportions are so important in this hound breed -  depth of chest should equal leg length meeting at the elbow, some exhibits are tall and longer in the leg giving a sighthound look, and lacking depth of chest - therefore shorter in body length than they are tall which isn't correct for this breed. That said, I found most proportions to be good on the day and certainly in my winners.  

Thank you to all exhibitors for the honour of judging your wonderful hounds, I had a super day.

BEST OF BREED : 2320 JOLLY, Mrs Nicola Negasi Elberith For Clanbruachan Jw
Dog CC : 2346 ORR, Mrs Gillian & OGILVIE, Miss Chloe Kijani Manwe Of Gabisa (Cze Imp)
Res Dog CC : 2354 SHAW, Mrs Margaret Crombie & SHAW, Mr William Negasi Radagast Jw
Bitch CC : 2320 JOLLY, Mrs Nicola Negasi Elberith For Clanbruachan Jw
Res Bitch CC : 2344 NOLAN, Mrs Helen Priorpark Pearl Of Wisdom For Rumialana Jw
Best Puppy : 2317 HODGE, Mrs K Colkeririn To The Nines
Best Veteran : 2352 SCANLON, Miss I Kinabula's All About The Bass JW ShCEx OSW VW
Best Junior : 2327 MAIDMENT, Mrs Amanda & MAIDMENT, Mr Brian Amahle Wolfric The Wanderer
Best Special Beginner : 2281 AKERS, Mrs Marc Stuart Carlincox Knock Em Off

Class 1131 SBD (5 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 2369 ZHAO, Mr Aibing Vkloof Duke Lambo Galardo JW

2 year-old mature and shapely red wheaten boy, well off for bone, knuckled feet, good head of nice proportions, dark round eye, strong muzzle with good depth and width, good ears, set correctly framing his face.  He has a strong neck set into well laid back shoulders, decent return of upper arm, giving just enough forechest which is well filled. Good depth of chest for age, ribs extending well back into a short strong loin, tail strong at root and tapering to tip. Nicely balanced rear with good width of thigh and second thigh, well-turned stifle and low hocks, he moved true with a good length of stride.  Shown in excellent muscular condition. 

2nd: 2365 THOMAS-BASSETT, Mrs Tina Fiadma's Stiggens At Skyleridge

Another nice 2 year-old red wheaten male of good type, close up to 1. He is balanced and has a good head with a kind expression from his round, dark eyes. Muzzle is a tad shorter than ideal. He has good bone and a lovely front assembly with well-laid shoulders, good return of upper arm and well-filled forechest. Nice bone for his size. He has a good length of body with nice depth of chest for age. Tends to stand a little high in the rear at times. Rear angulation is balanced with low hocks. Good croup and tail set. He was a little reluctant on the move today.

3rd: 2324 LLOYD JONES, Mrs Susie Africaner Sundown
Res: 2343 NEVISON, Mrs Nicky & NEVISON, Mr Jaime Bikquest Helios Sunreacher


Class 1132 VD (1 Entries) Abs: 1

Class 1133 PD (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 2304 DOUGHTY, Mrs Tracey & DOUGHTY, Mr Russell Rubiltra Farshirovannaya

Lovely wheaten puppy who is shapely and well balanced of good type, size, and coat colour. He has an excellent head of good proportions, well-set ears framing his handsome face, round eyes, ideal amount of stop and strength in muzzle. He has parallel forelegs of good bone and excellent well knuckled feet. Just enough infill of chest. His neck is strong and set into well-sloped shoulders. To be picky, I'd like a little more length of upper arm and his elbow placed slightly further back. He has good length and depth of body. Ribs extend well back into a short loin with good underline. Nicely angled rear with good turn of stifle and width of first and second thigh. Hocks are strong and low to the ground. He's an excellent mover in all directions. Delighted to award him Best Puppy Dog, should have a bright future. 

2nd: 2343 NEVISON, Mrs Nicky & NEVISON, Mr Jaime Bikquest Helios Sunreacher

8 month-old dark red wheaten puppy who is still very raw, he is taller and rangier than 1 and still learning his ring craft. Pleasing head with kind expression and dark round eyes. Nice proportions of skull and muzzle and good ear set. Good length of neck and sloping shoulders. Good bone for size. Pasterns and feet still need to tighten as he matures. Nice shape of ribbing, giving strong top line and gradual underline, strong loin. Moderately angled rear. Standing a bit high in the rear and still a lot of growing and filling out to do. He moved true coming and going.

Class 1134 JD (10 Entries) Abs: 1

This was a lovely class of mixed types where quality dogs went unplaced and I really liked all placings. 
1st: 2327 MAIDMENT, Mrs Amanda & MAIDMENT, Mr Brian Amahle Wolfric The Wanderer

Lovely young red wheaten male, who is very balanced, and won this class on his excellent movement. He has a beautiful head of excellent proportions, dark round eyes, a strong muzzle with good under jaw, and depth and width of jaw. Good ears, correctly placed. Long crested neck, well set into a laid back shoulder, with equal return of upper arm, and well placed elbows. He has a well filled forechest, perfectly parallel forelegs, with excellent bone and feet. Good depth and width of chest for age. Good top and underlines, ribs extending well back, into a strong short loin. Good croup and tail set. Nicely angled rear, with well turned stifle, good width and strength of 1st & 2nd thigh and strong hocks, which he put to good use on the move. He moves with a long, powerful active stride which is true coming and going and effortless in profile. Still a lot of filling out to do, he is still raw, and learning his job but lots of potential in this exciting young dog. Pleased to award him Best Junior in Breed.

2nd: 2290 COLLIER, Mr David Carlincox Knock Ya Socks Off

This shapely, 16-month-old red wheaten male is, as the standard requires, handsome, strong, and muscular. He's a good size and very together for his age, with excellent angles both front and rear and good height to length ratio. Excellent bone and feet. He has a good head with correct amount of stop, broad skull and strong muzzle. Parallel forelegs of good length, with excellent bone and feet. Good body shape with deep chest well-filled forechest. Excellent ribbing, strong topline and loin. Good croup. Well-turned stifle. Good width to first and second thigh. Low hocks. He moved true with a long stride and drive from the rear. 

3rd: 2319 HURN, Mrs Nikki Kwanza El Faiyum At Matikiridge
Res: 2347 PEARCE, Mrs A & Mr S Kinyemi Song Of Serengeti Sepiwi Sekayi For Msingi
VHC: 2304 DOUGHTY, Mrs Tracey & DOUGHTY, Mr Russell Rubiltra Farshirovannaya

Class 1135 GD (6 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: 2308 GEEVES, Mr Andrew Peter & GEEVES, Mrs Sharon Kiromol Knight Of The Realm

Strong, shapely and well-angulated boy, heavy in bone, correct size and gorgeous lighter wheaten colour, shown in fit muscular condition and of good height/length/depth proportions. Houndy head with broad flat skull, dark expressive eyes, chiselled cheeks, good length of muzzle, well-set ears of generous size and shape, carried well. He has a long, strong crested neck, smoothly inserted into well-laid shoulders, lovely return of upper arm and well-filled forechest, perfectly parallel forelegs of quality bone and well-knuckled compact feet.  Excellent ribbing of ideal depth, extending well back into a short strong loin, giving good lines, nicely angled rear with good strength, well turned stifles and strong hocks. He won this class on his accurate movement.

2nd: 2321 JOLLY, Mrs Nicola Priorpark William Wallace For Clanbruachan Jw

Lighter built than 1, yet still with good substance and bone on this red wheaten male. More moderate in angulation but balanced overall. Broad skull with dark, round eye and dark muzzle, showing good underjaw. Strong, crested neck leading into well-laid shoulders and a good return of upper arm, with just enough forechest. Bone appropriate for his size and tight, knuckled feet. Nicely shaped body, though appears a touch longer in leg at present, which should settle as he matures. Strong topline and loin, with a nicely angled rear. Moved freely and with ease to earn his place. 

3rd: 2287 CATHARELL, Mrs Caroline & CATHARELL, Miss Megan Kinabula's Making Magick For Faahac
Res: 2289 CLARK-MACLEAN, Mr Andrew & CLARK-MACLEAN, Mrs Loui Callmn's Jammy Dodger


Class 1136 PGD (3 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: 2369 ZHAO, Mr Aibing Vkloof Duke Lambo Galardo JW - see cl 1131

Class 1137 LD (8 Entries) Abs: 1 

Excellent class to judge.
1st: 2346 ORR, Mrs Gillian & OGILVIE, Miss Chloe Kijani Manwe Of Gabisa (Cze Imp)

Handsome, mature, and upstanding red wheaten male, who I felt had the best front and movement in this class. He is a reluctant show dog, but so sound and well constructed, he has nothing overdone and is of an ideal size within the standard. He has a handsome head of good proportions, dark round eyes, muzzle of good depth and strength with close fitting lips. Good ears, well set. He has a strong, long, crested neck, set into well laid-back shoulders, with equal length and return of upper arm putting his elbows underneath him and close to his ribs. Well-filled forechest, with plenty of heart room. Perfectly parallel forelegs of quality bone, and excellent well knuckled feet. Good height, width, and depth proportions to his ribbing, which extends well back into a strong short loin, with ideal top and underlines. He has a good croup and tail set. Excellent width of first and second thigh. Well turned stifle, and strong hocks. He moves with a long, low stride, which is both free and easy, and true coming and going. Shown in hard muscular condition. It was a pleasure to award him Dog CC and Best Opposite Sex.

2nd: 2354 SHAW, Mrs Margaret Crombie & SHAW, Mr William Negasi Radagast Jw

Another lovely red wheaten boy who was close up to 1. Handsome head with expressive round eyes. Good proportions and planes to skull and muzzle. Excellent ears of good size and shape, well carried. Good strength and shape of muzzle. Good reach of neck into excellent front assembly, with just enough forechest. Quality bone and feet, he is a good size and is well balanced throughout. Nicely shaped body with moderately sprung ribs, excellent top and underlines. Elbows are ideally placed close to his body. He has a strong short loin and well angled rear with good width and strength. Powerful hocks which he used on the move to propel himself with a long low ground covering stride which is true both coming and going. I am pleased to award him Reserve Dog CC in good competition.

3rd: 2315 HENSHALL, Mrs V J & HENSHALL, Mr G P Suhuba Dream Star Sulli

Very shapely darker red wheaten male, of good size and shape, with quality bone and knuckled feet. Excellent head and proportions, good angulation fore and aft, good body shape, and shown in hard muscular condition. He is an accurate mover with lots to like. 

Res: 2333 MITCHELSON, Mrs Gillian & MITCHELSON, Mr Paul Amahle Red Hot Zephyr At Voortrekker
VHC: 2332 MILLWARD, Mrs Kelly & MILLWARD, Mr Jonathan Amahle Hot Like Fire

Class 1138 OD (8 Entries) Abs: 2
A nice class of mature males.

1st: 2284 BARNES, Miss K J Diamondridge Dreadnought JW

Handsome and upstanding red wheaten male who is well up to size and impressive both standing and on the move. Broad head with good planes and proportions, dark round eye. Strong muzzle with good depth, flat skull with good ear set. Strong neck of good length into sloping shoulders with good return of upper arm and filled forechest. Quality bone on perfectly parallel forelegs with knuckled feet and slightly sloping pasterns. Good depth of chest. Ribs extend into a strong loin. Good width of chest. Nicely balanced rear with low hocks. He moved very well, freely and with good reach and drive.

2nd: 2334 MOORE, Mr Robert & MOORE, Mrs Katherine Ch Royalridge Glory Days

A lovely red wheaten male whom I judged as a youngster and placed highly, now matured beautifully just as I had hoped. Handsome head with kind, dark round eye, parallel planes of skull and muzzle with correct stop, chiselled cheeks and strong, deep muzzle. Excellent front assembly with good width and depth of chest. Lovely bone for his size and excellent, tight feet. Well-shaped ribbing with pleasing spring, level topline and gradual underline. Strong quarters with good width of first and second thigh, well-turned stifle and low hocks. He moved true with accuracy and covered the ground with an easy stride.

3rd: 2283 BARKER, Mrs Kate Ch Delianza What's Your Motive JW 
Res: 2329 MANSFIELD, Ms Helen & KIRBY, Mr John Shingwidsi Tsholo Light
VHC: 2302 DIGBY, Miss Joanne Sonnypride Cookies An Cream Of Inbajsha

Class 1139 GCD (1 Entries) Abs: 1

Class 1140 SBB (7 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: 2281 AKERS, Mrs Marc Stuart Carlincox Knock Em Off

16 months old, wheaten female, of lovely make and shape. Good size and colour, pretty head of good proportions, flat skull, correct amount of stop, giving round, dark eyes. Nice deep muzzle with neatly fitting lips. Nicely balanced, with good proportions throughout. She has good ears, a strong, clean neck leading into slopping shoulders, good return of upper arm, good elbow placement under her withers and good bone for her size with compact feet. She has good depth of chest for age, strong topline and loin. Nicely off at the croup with good tail set, decent width of thigh and balanced rear angles. Best mover in this class, she moved with a free, easy and accurate stride. Pleased to award her Best Special Beginner in Breed and congratulations on your group shortlist.

2nd: 2364 THOMAS-BASSETT, Mrs Tina Bonfirebeau Red Skye At Skyleridge

Stylish four-year-old, red-wheaten girl who I liked. Nice type and close up to one. She is so balanced and moderate throughout. Attractive head with lovely flat skull. Parallel planes to muzzle and skull. A nice deep square muzzle. High-set ears of good shape, carried well. Strong crested neck leading into lovely shoulders with nice bone and feet. Long ribcage giving good top and underlines. Short, strong loin. Good croup, balanced rear angles. She is a free mover, shown very nicely and clearly has a lovely bond with her handler

3rd: 2311 HALL, Mrs Hayley Kenzduo Daffodil
Res: 2341 NEVISON, Mrs Nicky & NEVISON, Mr Jaime Bikquest Envy Blazingstar
VHC: 2342 NEVISON, Mrs Nicky & NEVISON, Mr Jaime Bikquest Sunshine Emba

Class 1141 VB (5 Entries) Abs: 0
A lovely class, thank you.

1st: 2352 SCANLON, Miss I Kinabula's All About The Bass JW ShCEx OSW VW

Very shapely, 8 year old, wheaten female of lovely size, make and shape. She has excellent angulation throughout without being overdone. She has a pretty head of good proportions, kind dark round eyes, broad flat skull, strong deep muzzle, correct ear size, shape, and set. A strong crested neck, into well laid back shoulders, equal length and return of upper arm, giving ample forechest, and placing her elbows under her withers. She has excellent bone, slightly sprung pasterns, and compact, well knuckled feet. Lovely shape of ribbing with good depth, spring, and length extending back into a short, strong loin, holding her topline, both standing and on the move. She has excellent width of first and second thigh, with good croup and tailset. Rear angulation is balanced with front, with a well turned stifle and powerful hocks, which are low to the ground. She moved with power, true, and free, and active. Pleased to award her Best Veteran in Breed. Well done.

2nd: 2328 MANSFIELD, Ms Helen & KIRBY, Mr John Ch Shingwidsi Tshadi Rose

Another lovely wheaten female, rising 11 years, still in amazing condition and is a credit to her owners. She is elegant and shapely, more moderate in angulation than 1. Pretty head of good proportions, excellent planes and strength in jaw, closely fitting lips and beautiful dark round eyes.  Clean, strong neck, into sloping shoulders, with enough infill, quality bone and compact feet, nicely shaped ribbing, with good top and underlines, strong loin, nicely balanced rear, with good croup and tail set, and still with good width of first and second thigh, strong short hocks. She moved with a long, free and easy stride, which belies her years.

3rd: 2297 CYPRIEN, Miss J R Shavano's Quality Of Life By Indie Jw (Imp Nor)
Res: 2339 NASH, Mrs P Mutoko's Blaze Of Glory
VHC: 2309 GREEVES, Mrs G J & GREEVES, Mr G Penholda Answer To My Dreams VW

Class 1142 PB (6 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 2317 HODGE, Mrs K Colkeririn To The Nines

Very pretty, 6 month-old feminine wheaten puppy, who is shapely, balanced and has a clean outline and lots of potential. She is elegant with a pretty head which has lovely parallel planes and proportions, expressive round dark eyes, well-shaped ears which are set and carried well, and a good muzzle with strong under jaw. From the front, she has lovely parallel forelegs of quality bone and enough infill of chest. She has a long, clean crested neck, smoothly inserted into well-laid shoulders, with equal return of upper arm, and well-placed elbows under her withers and close to body. Her ribcage is deep for her age, and extends well back. She has a good croup and tail set, excellent width of 1st & 2nd thigh, good turn of stifle, short strong hocks and compact feet with well-arched toes. She moves very well, and is well schooled for one so young. Delighted to award her Best Puppy in Breed, and congratulations on being shortlisted in the Puppy Group. Must have a bright future. 

2nd: 2298 CYPRIEN, Miss J R Jocerik Ella Angan

Another nice puppy, red wheaten 9 months old. Good size, shape, and proportions she is still quite raw with filling out to do. Good head with round dark eyes and a good amount of stop. Flat skull, strong muzzle with good underjaw, I would prefer a cleaner lip. Strong neck of good length, leading into a nice front assembly. Parallel forelegs and good bone for her size, knuckled feet. Just enough infill of chest. Shoulders well laid with good return of upper arm and elbows close to body. Long ribcage giving good top and underlines, strong loin. OK width of thigh, racier build at the moment and a touch more moderate in rear angles than 1. Moved freely with good reach and drive.

3rd: 2305 FARLEIGH, Mrs M & MCDONNELL, Mrs D Droimdara Kiss The Blarneystone For Kinabula (ikc)
Res: 2292 CONNELLY, Miss D Mutuma Croia
VHC: 2341 NEVISON, Mrs Nicky & NEVISON, Mr Jaime Bikquest Envy Blazingstar

Class 1143 JB (8 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 2294 COX, Mrs L A & COX, Mr C & MUSGRAVE, Mrs V Carlincox Don't Knock It Jw

Nicely balanced and feminine red wheaten girl of good size, shape and substance. She has an attractive head with good proportions, flat skull, large dark round eyes, strong muzzle of good depth, nicely sized ears of good shape which are carried well and add to her expression. Quality bone and compact feet with well arched toes. Strong clean neck set nicely into a good front assembly. Well shaped ribcage with excellent topline, good underline, strong loin. Correct tailset and croup. Excellent width of 1st and 2nd thigh and lovely well let down, strong hocks. She moved powerfully with both reach and drive.

2nd: 2281 AKERS, Mrs Marc Stuart Carlincox Knock Em Off - see cl 1140

3rd: 2316 HENSHALL, Mrs V J & HENSHALL, Mr G P Leeurif Sekiamba Hakahaarli At Suhuba (grc Imp)
Res: 2353 SCANLON, Miss I Kinabula's Beat Of My Heart
VHC: 2318 HODGE, Mrs K Colkeririn Stitch In Time

Class 1144 GB (8 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 2355 SHAW, Mrs Margaret Crombie & SHAW, Mr William Negasi Goldberry

Top size female, who is well-constructed and well-angulated throughout. I would prefer a more feminine head on her, but she has good head planes, proportions, and strength of jaw and good ears. Lovely crested neck, into a well-constructed front assembly, with excellent infill of chest, parallel forelegs of excellent bone and well-knuckled compact feet. Ideal elbow placement - under her withers and close to body, thanks to well-laid shoulders with equal length and return of upper arm. Long, deep ribcage, which is moderately sprung, extending well back into a short, strong loin, giving good length to her body and a strong topline. She has a plump well muscled rear, with a good tail set, and excellent width of 1st and 2nd thigh. Strong hocks, which are well let down. She is an easy mover, true coming and going. I especially liked that she held her topline on the move, as well as standing.

2nd: 2281 AKERS, Mrs Marc Stuart Carlincox Knock Em Off - see cl 1140

3rd: 2299 CYPRIEN, Miss J R & WHITE, Mr A & WHITE, Mrs F Jocerik Ellinor Angan
Res: 2314 HEALEY, Mr John & HEALEY, Mrs Kay Kiromol Reckon I'm Hot (ba2)
VHC: 2353 SCANLON, Miss I Kinabula's Beat Of My Heart

Class 1145 PGB (7 Entries) Abs: 1

Nice class with close decisions.
1st: 2359 STOREY, Mr & Mrs P & E & PIEHL, Mrs L Kiromol Dare To Flair

Nicely balanced and feminine two-year-old red wheaten female, shown in beautiful coat and condition. Pretty head with round, bright intelligent eyes, excellent strength of muzzle and clean cheeks. Lips are close-fitting and squared off giving excellent profile depth. Lovely parallel head and muzzle planes with enough stop. Good reach of neck, which is clean and flows into nicely constructed front which is well laid and well filled. When viewed from the front, she has perfectly parallel forelegs of quality bone and compact well-knuckled feet. Elbows underneath her, supporting her frame, deep chest and good height to length proportions of her body. Well-shaped ribcage, which is moderately sprung. Good top line with gentle rise over her loin. Nicely balanced rear with good width of thigh. She is a free mover, true both ways with good reach and drive in profile.

2nd: 2323 KERR, Mrs A Priorpark Pure Theatre At Buhera

Lovely red wheaten girl, a little lighter than 1, rising two years, still maturing but starting to come together. Top size, with strength and balance. She has a lovely head, which is strong but still feminine. Excellent ears, which are set and carried well. Good head proportions, with clean cheeks and a strong muzzle. I would prefer a cleaner lip. Good reach of neck, flowing cleanly into sloping shoulders, with enough infill of chest. Forelegs are parallel and heavy in bone, with good feet. Deep chest, with strong topline and loin. Good width and length of body, nicely angled croup. Good width of thigh and strong hocks. She moved well, true coming and going and at one with her handler.

3rd: 2331 MCINTOSH, Miss Liz & MACKFALL, Mrs Cheryl Chagall Iona With Attitude JW
Res: 2322 KENWRICK, Mrs Rhiannon Thomasridge Faraway Tree
VHC: 2312 HANCOCK, Mrs K J Stasimelsie Mace

Class 1146 LB (12 Entries) Abs: 0

This was the toughest class of the day, so many quality bitches that I would have gladly handed a green card to and many nice hounds went unplaced. 

1st: 2320 JOLLY, Mrs Nicola Negasi Elberith For Clanbruachan Jw

Pretty female, 3 years old and in her prime, red wheaten and of obvious quality. She is of good type, well balanced with excellent bone and angulation throughout. She's well proportioned with excellent height to length ratios and presented in tip-top muscular condition. A bitch I have admired from ringside, and today she was on top form. Feminine head with broad flat skull, high-set ears of good shape and carriage, round dark eyes, moderately set apart, correct amount of stop, parallel planes to skull and muzzle, lips are clean and close-fitting, good depth and strength of muzzle, clean cheeks, and intelligent expression. She has a long, strong, crested neck which is clean and flows smoothly into an excellent forehand construction with good forechest and infill. Shoulders are well laid back with an equal length and return of upper arm, placing her elbows directly under her withers, close to her body. She has parallel forelegs of ideal length for her frame, excellent bone and compact feet. Ribs are deep and moderately well sprung, extending well back into a strong loin, lovely gradual underline, and strong topline. She has a good tail set and carriage, excellent strength behind thanks to her good angulation -well-turned stifle, excellent width and strength of 1st and 2nd thigh, hocks which are well let down and strong. She moved very well, showing reach, drive, lightness of gait and accuracy coming and going. Delighted to award her Bitch CC & Best of Breed. Congratulations!

2nd: 2344 NOLAN, Mrs Helen Priorpark Pearl Of Wisdom For Rumialana Jw

Another beautiful red wheaten girl in this strong class, at just 21 months old, she is of lovely type and size, presenting an elegant profile outline and has obvious quality, starting to come into her own. Shown in excellent coat and condition, she has good proportions throughout.  Feminine head with flat skull, round dark eyes, set moderately well apart, strong jaws and clean cheeks. Strong neck of good length into lovely front assembly, well-laid shoulders, good return of upper arm and filled forechest. Good bone and feet. Good depth of ribbing and length to height body ratio, deep, moderately sprung ribs, extending well back, giving good top and underlines. Short, strong loin, plump, well-muscled rear with gradual slope to croup and good width of first and second thigh. Good turn of stifle, hocks are well let down and strong. She moved freely woth reach and drive, at one with her handler. Delighted to award her Reserve Bitch CC in stiff competition. Congratulations!

3rd: 2326 MAIDMENT, Mrs Amanda & MAIDMENT, Mr Brian Amahle Behave Yourself
Res: 2356 SIMPSON, Mr D R Gunthwaites Golden Girl At Renescent
VHC: 2336 MUNCIE, Mr John Callmn's Queen Bee Of Mahanovemi

Class 1147 OB (11 Entries) Abs: 4

A nice class of quality females. 
1st: 2330 MANSFIELD, Ms Helen & KIRBY, Mr John Ch Shingwidsi Tshedisa Light

Pretty, 4 year-old, red-wheaten female, shown in lovely coat and hard condition. She has a beautiful head, kind, dark, round eyes, giving an intelligent expression. Flat skull, with good earset and shape, clean cheeks, parallel head planes with correct amount of stop, good under jaw, close fitting lips and clean cheeks. From the front, she has lovely, parallel forelegs, compact, well-arched feet and elbows underneath her, supporting her frame. In profile, she presents an elegant outline, a strong, crested neck, into sloping shoulders with good return of upper arm, elbows close to body. Nicely shaped ribcage, extending well back, giving a strong topline and good length of body. Her underline is gradual, she has good width of both 1st and 2nd thigh, hocks are strong and well let down. She moved freely, true coming and going and is light on her feet.

2nd: 2335 MORAIS, Mrs K Rubicon Red Marvelous Pepper Pots Imp Mne

Pretty 4 year old, red-wheaten female. Smaller and darker than 1, but still well within standard. She is compact and well-angulated throughout. She has a pretty head, with excellent ears, expressive, round, dark eyes, good strength of muzzle, clean cheeks and good head planes. She has a long neck, set into sloping shoulders, with good return of upper arm and lovely, well-filled forechest. When viewed from front, she has parallel forelegs of quality bone and knuckled feet, elbows close to body. She has good height to length proportions, a strong topline and deep chest. Ribs are moderately well sprung, extending well back. Good width of first and second thigh, well-turned stifle and strong hocks, which are well let down. Powerful mover, with both reach and drive.

3rd: 2285 BARNES, Mrs Lindsey & BARNES, Miss Kelly & BARNES, Ch Diamondridge Kazembe Golden Age JW
Res: 2362 TAYLOR, Mrs Emma Tokwe Truly A Blessing
VHC: 2293 COX, Mrs L A & COX, Mr C & MUSGRAVE, Mrs V Carlincox Jerseyroyal JW

Class 1148 GCB (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 2296 CYPRIEN, Miss J R & PORTER, Mr Richard & WILLUNAT, Honeybush Clouds Novel Princess Zola With Jocerik

Shapely 2 year-old red wheaten female with balanced angles, good length of body, and good bone for size. She has nice head proportions, ears are well set and carried and of good shape, round dark eyes, strong muzzle with close fitting lips. Good reach of neck, shoulders are sloping, with return of upper arm. Pasterns could be stronger and chest still needs to drop to elbow. She has a good length of body, a strong loin, gradual croup, well-turned stifle, with good width of first and second thigh. Strong hocks. She moved with a long stride with both reach and drive.  

2nd: 2322 KENWRICK, Mrs Rhiannon Thomasridge Faraway Tree
22 month old, red wheaten female, darker and of a lighter build than 1, shown in excellent coat and condition. She is well proportioned for her size, being critical I would prefer a bit more bone on her and shorter nails. She has a pretty head, which is feminine, of good proportions, with lovely ears and a strong muzzle. Kind, dark, round eyes. Lovely crested neck, set into sloping shoulders, with good return of upper arm. Just enough infill of chest. Elbows are close to body. Nicely shaped ribcage, which could be a little deeper to reach elbow, strong topline and loin. Well muscled rear, with good width to first and second thigh. Well turned stifle and strong hocks. She moved well, free and at one with her handler.