City of Birmingham Championship Show

Judges Critiques

Mrs Lisa REID

Judging: Basset Griffon Vendeen (Grand), Hound Group

Thank you to my efficient Stewards, Alan and Dee for looking after us - it was much appreciated. 

BEST OF BREED : 1542 BUCHANAN, Mrs Fiona & MACLAREN, Mr Michael Ch Tarmachan Mac Talla
Best Dog : 1542 BUCHANAN, Mrs Fiona & MACLAREN, Mr Michael Ch Tarmachan Mac Talla
Res Best Dog : 1537 BAILEY, Mr Robert & YATES, Mr Andrew Ch Ir Ch Tarmachan Ice Cool (vw)
Best Bitch : 1550 MILTON, Mrs B Ch Wilmit Jugeote
Res Best Bitch : 1539 BAYLISS, Ms Karen Tiara Dusza Lesna At Arapelo (imp Pol)
Best Puppy :
Best Veteran : 1537 BAILEY, Mr Robert & YATES, Mr Andrew Ch Ir Ch Tarmachan Ice Cool (vw)
Best Junior : 1539 BAYLISS, Ms Karen Tiara Dusza Lesna At Arapelo (imp Pol)
Best Special Beginner : 1551 SHAW, Dr Judith & MCVEY, Mr Ray Soufriere Artimon

Class 824 SBD (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1551 SHAW, Dr Judith & MCVEY, Mr Ray Soufriere Artimon, 5-year-old male of good overall shape and balance. Handsome, well-proportioned head of good size with domed skull, long muzzle, long ears and dark eyes. Strong, square jaws with good dentition. Parallel, well-boned forelegs with knuckled feet. Prominent forechest providing ample heart room. Strong neck flowing smoothly into well-constructed shoulders with good return of upper arm and elbows held close to the body. Good length of body, well ribbed back into a short loin, flowing smoothly into a well-set tail of good length. Moderately angulated hindquarters. Harsh coat of good texture. Moved true with good forward reach. Pleased to award him Best Special Beginner.


Class 825 VD (3 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1537 BAILEY, Mr Robert & YATES, Mr Andrew Ch Ir Ch Tarmachan Ice Cool (vw), Almost 10-year-old handsome male who won this class on his overall balance and movement. Of good size and proportions, without exaggeration. Handsome head with a kind eye, long, well-set ears and powerful jaws. Harsh coat of good texture, presented in good condition and a credit to his owner. Strong, crest of neck flowing into well-laid shoulders with good return of upper arm. Prominent, well-filled forechest, parallel forelegs of good bone and compact feet. Elbows placed under the withers and held close to the body. Good depth and length of ribbing, extending well back, with a firm topline and gradual underline into a strong loin. Smooth transition into a well-set tail of good length, carried in sabre fashion. Moderately angulated hindquarters with short, strong hocks. Moved well in all directions, showing good reach and drive. Pleased to award him Best Veteran and Reserve Best Dog.

2nd: 1538 BAYLISS, Ms Karen Arapelo Darude, 9-year-old male presented in great condition with a harsh coat. A different type to first, but still of good overall shape and balance. Head of good size with a long, powerful muzzle, square jaws and pigmentation blending with coat colour. Strong, clean neck set into well-constructed shoulders with good return of upper arm. Large feet with tight pads. Could be a touch longer in body to complete the picture, but ribbing extends well back into a strong loin. Good tail set, with good width of first and second thigh, moderate rear angulation and short, strong hocks. Moved freely.

3rd: 1545 MACHENT, Mrs Danielle & MILTON, Mrs Barbara Ch Tioga Lautrec With Grandoeille

Class 826 PD NO ENTRIES

Class 827 JD NO ENTRIES

Class 828 PGD NO ENTRIES

Class 829 LD (2 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 1551 SHAW, Dr Judith & MCVEY, Mr Ray Soufriere Artimon, see cl 824


Class 830 OD (4 Entries) Abs: 3
1st: 1542 BUCHANAN, Mrs Fiona & MACLAREN, Mr Michael Ch Tarmachan Mac Talla, 22-month-old male of excellent type, whose overall balance particularly appealed. Well muscled and of good size and shape, compact and low to the ground, with good length of body and nothing overdone or exaggerated. Well-proportioned head with a long, powerful muzzle, square jaws and excellent dentition. Well-defined stop, oval skull, kind dark eye and well-pigmented black nose. Supple, well-set ears of good length. Strong, clean neck flowing into a well-constructed front assembly, with well-laid shoulders, good return of upper arm and well-filled forechest. Parallel forelegs and compact, tightly padded feet. Strong, level topline, with well-sprung ribs extending well back, giving a gradual underline into a short, strong loin. Smooth transition into a well-set tail of good length, carried correctly. Moderately angulated hindquarters with good bend of stifle and short, strong, parallel hocks, which he used to advantage on the move. Free, ground-covering movement with excellent rear drive, moving true in all directions. Shown in excellent condition, with a rough, flat coat, well presented. Delighted to award him Best Dog and Best of Breed.


Class 831 GCD (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1551 SHAW, Dr Judith & MCVEY, Mr Ray Soufriere Artimon, see cl 824


Class 832 SBB NO ENTRIES

Class 833 VB (1 Entries) Abs: 1

Class 834 PB NO ENTRIES

Class 835 JB (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1539 BAYLISS, Ms Karen Tiara Dusza Lesna At Arapelo (imp Pol), Almost 16-month-old female, still very much a baby, with a lovely, happy nature. Still maturing, as she should be at this age. Pretty, well-proportioned head with powerful jaws, well-defined stop and well-set ears. Strong neck flowing into well-angulated shoulders with sufficient return of upper arm. Good bone and feet. Good length of body, well ribbed back with good top and underlines. Well-muscled hindquarters with good width of first and second thigh, moderate angulation and short, strong, parallel hocks. Long, well-set tail carried in sabre fashion. Moved freely with good drive, true coming and going.


Class 836 PGB (1 Entries) Abs: 1

Class 837 LB (1 Entries) Abs: 1

Class 838 OB (3 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 1550 MILTON, Mrs B Ch Wilmit Jugeote, Almost 7-year-old female, shown in good coat and condition. Well angulated and balanced throughout, with good overall proportions. Particularly liked her length of body in relation to length of leg. Classic head shape with well-defined stop, long, powerful jaws and low-set, long, supple ears. Strong, crested neck flowing into well-laid shoulders with good return of upper arm, placing her elbows under her withers. Prominent, well-filled forechest providing ample heart room, parallel forelegs of good bone and large feet. Strong, level topline, with well-sprung ribs extending well back and a gradual underline. Good width of first and second thigh, well-turned stifles and short, well-let-down hocks. An excellent mover, true in all directions and showing good drive. Delighted to award her Best Bitch and Best Opposite Sex.

2nd: 1536 BAILEY, Mr Robert Gairside Special Event For Boneveon, Another almost 7-year-old female, of a different type to 1. Pleasing, well-proportioned head with dark, well-shaped eyes, strong jaws and long, supple, well-set ears. Strong, clean neck flowing into a tidy front assembly with good return of upper arm, elbows held close to the body, parallel, well-boned forelegs and compact feet. Good length of body in relation to height. Moderately angulated hindquarters with short, well-let-down hocks. A tidy mover, true and free in all directions.

Class 839 GCB NO ENTRIES

Judge - Lisa Reid (Saadani)