NATIONAL DOG SHOW

Judges Critiques

Mr Andrew CLARK-MACLEAN

Judging: Hound Group, Rhodesian Ridgeback

BEST OF BREED : 962 BATES, Mr & Mrs D H & J M Ch Gunthwaites Ayr Of Elegance JW
Dog CC : 959 BARNES, Miss K J Diamondridge Dreadnought JW
Res Dog CC : 1027 WEBSTER, Mrs Nita Angelina Kazembe Crescendo
Bitch CC : 962 BATES, Mr & Mrs D H & J M Ch Gunthwaites Ayr Of Elegance JW
Res Bitch CC : 963 BATES, Mr & Mrs D H & J M Gunthwaites Red Hot Rose
Best Puppy : 963 BATES, Mr & Mrs D H & J M Gunthwaites Red Hot Rose
Best Veteran : 957 ASHMAN, Mrs Michele & ASHMAN, Mr Neil Robert Ch Patemeliann Red Tarka At Kitaarka JW
Best Special Beginner : 1026 THOMAS-BASSETT, Mrs Tina Fiadma's Stiggens

Class 457 SBD (3 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1026 THOMAS-BASSETT, Mrs Tina Fiadma's Stiggens.Good standard sized male, Nice head type and well set shoulders, correct shape in profile, good rear angles, sound steady mover.
2nd: 1035 ZHAO, Mr Aibing Vkloof Duke Lambo Galardo JW another good quality male. Strong head & expression, well muscled with good body, correct profile shape. Great side gait.
3rd: 964 BLYTH, Mrs Tara & BLYTH, Mr Joseph Priorpark River Tanjil Of Rudgesridge
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Class 458 MPD (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 988 LLOYD JONES, Mrs Susie Africaner Sundown. Raw 8 month baby, a lot to like , decent head and nice developing body. Good rear angles. Moved soundly once settled. Needs time to grow into his frame.
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Class 459 PD (3 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 1007 PEARCE, Mrs A & Mr S Kinyemi Song Of Serengeti Sepiwi Sekayi For Msingi. Good sized boy with good breed type, nice head & expression, well boned on strong legs, still developing but well bodied. Correct rear angles and sound steady movement.
2nd: 1011 PRITCHARDJONES, Mrs Helen Mission Wild Wind Of Luanda At Affrhoda (imp Svk) Another good sized boy, Nice head and strong neck, correct shoulder placement and well bodied, moved soundly once settled.Needs time but I feel will only improve with time.
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Class 460 JD (3 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 964 BLYTH, Mrs Tara & BLYTH, Mr Joseph Priorpark River Tanjil Of Rudgesridge. Well bodied with good chest. Good head and expression showing nice breed type, correct profile shape, good rear angles. Won the class on his sound movement.
2nd: 985 JOLLY, Mrs Nicola Priorpark William Wallace For Clanbruachan Good profile shape with correct rear angles and nice topline. Good sound movement just needs to settle.
3rd: 1001 MUSGRAVE, Mrs V & COX, Mrs Linda & COX, Mr Carey Carlincox Knock Em Out
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Class 461 YD (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1022 STRAUJA, Miss Monika & PRICE, Mr Henry It Balt Jun Ch Chioke For Zeri By Ridgelove Jw (im. Good strong front and well laid shoulders, lovely profile with level topline  held on the move. Good rear angles and good hard muscle tone, sound mover, well handled.
2nd: 985 JOLLY, Mrs Nicola Priorpark William Wallace For Clanbruachan
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Class 462 ND (1 Entries) Abs: 0
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Class 463 GD (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1026 THOMAS-BASSETT, Mrs Tina Fiadma's Stiggens
2nd: 980 HICKS, Mrs S & Mr J & HICKS, Mr John Nuthouse Mastermind .Liver nose boy with a pleasing head, nice side profile and good angles front & rear ,sound steady movement.
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Class 464 PGD (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 999 MULHOLLAND, Mr Paul & CUNNINGHAM, Mrs Janice & CUN Walamadengie Heart Throb. Although stood alone there is a lot to like .  Good overall breed type.Excellent head and expression. Strong and compact with plenty of body and well muscled. Moved out soundly.
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Class 465 LD (9 Entries) Abs: 0 

This was a very strong class with sound excellent exhibits.
1st: 959 BARNES, Miss K J Diamondridge Dreadnought JW This dog caught my eye straight away and did not disappoint on close inspection. Large upstanding and all male.Excelling in breed type with a strong masculine head set on a strong neck. Well laid shoulders and well bodied, good shape in profile and correct rear movement. So well muscled and conditioned. Sound movement front & rear and great side gait. Superb ring presence & showmanship, well handled. Pleased to award him the CC in tough competition.
2nd: 1020 SHAW, Mrs Margaret Crombie & SHAW, Mr William Negasi Radagast Jw Another dog with good breed type, nice head and good rear angles giving a nice side profile when stacked. Moved out soundly.
3rd: 976 HENSHALL, Mrs V J & HENSHALL, Mr G P Suhuba Dream Star Sulli
Res: 1030 WHITESIDE, Mrs Annelie Lloyd & WHITESIDE, Mr Andre Jimanns Jackass
VHC: 1000 MURPHY, Mrs Alison & MURPHY, Mr Allan & COX, Mr C Carlincox Mash It Up JW

Class 466 OD (11 Entries) Abs: 3

Another strong class with some excellent dogs having to go without today.
1st: 1027 WEBSTER, Mrs Nita Angelina Kazembe Crescendo. Striking masculine head with lovely breed type, correct profile and strong topline, well bodied and with strong muscular frame. Correct shoulder angles and strong rear. In tip top condition moved out soundly . In tune with his handler at all times. reserve CC.
2nd: 969 DAVIES, Miss K J Gunthwaites Fancy Man JW. Good breed type, decent head and nice side profile with a strong body, nice rear angles and a sound steady mover.
3rd: 983 HURN, Mrs Nikki Ch Diamondridge Dark Delight Of Matikiridge
Res: 990 MACKFALL, Mr And Mrs John And Cheryl Ch Hespa Masseto Of Africaner( Ai) JW ShCEx OSW
VHC: 958 BARKER, Mrs Kate Delianza What's Your Motive JW

Class 467 VD (3 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 957 ASHMAN, Mrs Michele & ASHMAN, Mr Neil Robert Ch Patemeliann Red Tarka At Kitaarka JW Pleasing head type and nice profile shape with good angles front & rear. Good straight front, excellent side gait and sound coming & going.
2nd: 1031 WHITESIDE, Mrs Annelie Lloyd & WHITESIDE, Mr Andre Jimanns The Doctor Strong body with a good head & expression, well laid shoulders and good rear angles, moved soundly.
3rd: 965 CLARK, Mrs Lesley & HICKS, Mrs Sally Nuthouse King Of Hearts
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Class 468 SBB (6 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1025 THOMAS-BASSETT, Mrs Tina Bonfirebeau Red Skye. Good breed type, pleasing head and correct shape in profile. Good rear angles and a sound steady mover.
2nd: 1005 NOLAN, Mrs Helen Priorpark Pearl Of Wisdom For Rumialana Jw. Well bodied with good angles front & rear. Moved out well with excellent side gait.
3rd: 1034 ZHAO, Mr Aibing Vkloof Lady Lambo Huracan Jw
Res: 971 HALL, Mrs Carolyn Louise & HALL, Mr Lee Msingi Fancy That At Cynami
VHC: 973 HANCOCK, Mrs K J Stasimelsie Ashwagandha

Class 469 MPB (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 991 MACKFALL, Mr And Mrs John And Cheryl & MCINTOSH, M Africaner Zavanna Breeze. Tall girl who needs time but has promise. Nice head and good strong neck. Good shape in profile and nice rear angles. Sound mover , very well handled.
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Class 470 PB (5 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 963 BATES, Mr & Mrs D H & J M Gunthwaites Red Hot Rose. Lovely top quality girl. Pleasing head and excellent lay of shoulder. Correct height to length ratio giving superb profile shape. Good strong rear angles. A sound sturdy mover. In great condition and well presented. Pushed hard for the CC today, maturity meant she just had to stand behind her kennel mate. Definitely a star for the future. Reserve CC.
2nd: 977 HENSHALL, Mrs V J & HENSHALL, Mr G P Leeurif Sekiamba Hakahaarli At Suhuba (grc Imp) Strong headed puppy, but still feminine. Nice profile and lovely topline and underline. Good strong rear and sound movement.
3rd: 971 HALL, Mrs Carolyn Louise & HALL, Mr Lee Msingi Fancy That At Cynami
Res: 974 HARVEY, Mrs Aileen & HARVEY, Mr Darren Walamadengie Heaven Scent Of Mwanzo
VHC: 1018 SCANLON, Miss I Kinabula's Beat Of My Heart

Class 471 JB (5 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 968 COX, Mrs L A & COX, Mr C & MUSGRAVE, Mrs V Carlincox Don't Knock It .Top quality girl with the most pleasing head & expression. Good level topline which she held on the move. Just needs to develop in front with time .Good rear angles. Excelled on the move with sound powerful strides.
2nd: 1029 WEBSTER, Mrs Nita Angelina Kazembe Checkmate . Strong girl with a good head and plenty of body. Nice shape and well off for muscle. Moved well once she settled.
3rd: 1019 SHAW, Mrs Margaret Crombie & SHAW, Mr William Negasi Goldberry
Res: 1018 SCANLON, Miss I Kinabula's Beat Of My Heart
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Class 472 YB (5 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 979 HICKS, Mrs S & Mr J & HICKS, Mr John Nuthouse Going For Gold JW. A strong but feminine girl, excellent head & expression, well set shoulder and good level topline, correct angles and a sound steady mover.
2nd: 1016 ROSSITER, Miss Sharon Sonstraal Blue Moon. Liver nose girl with pleasing profile shape and well developed body. Nice rear angles and powerful movement.
3rd: 1019 SHAW, Mrs Margaret Crombie & SHAW, Mr William Negasi Goldberry
Res: 975 HEALEY, Mr John & HEALEY, Mrs Kay Kiromol Reckon I'm Hot (ba2)
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Class 473 NB (4 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 968 COX, Mrs L A & COX, Mr C & MUSGRAVE, Mrs V Carlincox Don't Knock It
2nd: 971 HALL, Mrs Carolyn Louise & HALL, Mr Lee Msingi Fancy That At Cynami. Nice headed girl, pleasing expression. Good shoulders and nice rear angles. Needs to harden in topline . Sound mover.
3rd: 975 HEALEY, Mr John & HEALEY, Mrs Kay Kiromol Reckon I'm Hot (ba2)
Res: 987 KENWRICK, Mrs Rhiannon Thomasridge Faraway Tree
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Class 474 GB (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1004 NOLAN, Mrs Helen Priorpark Pucker Up For Rumialana. Liver nose with a pleasing head and good strong neck, nice profile and good rear angles. Well muscled and very sound mover with a strong side gait.
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Class 475 PGB (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1032 WHITESIDE, Mrs Annelie Lloyd & WHITESIDE, Mr Andre Jimanns Tavullia. Lovely head and expression, good breed type. Well set neck & shoulders, good topline and nice rear angles. Sound steady mover.
2nd: 972 HANCOCK, Mrs K J Stasimelsie Mace. Nice head and well bodied, just carrying a little weight. Sound on the move.
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Class 476 LB (11 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 1014 RITCHIE, Mrs And Mr Julie And Ian Jimanns Hell On Heels Shcex. Excellent breed type in a strong feminine bitch. Correct lay of shoulder and lovely profile shape. Strong hindquarters moved out with drive and soundness.
2nd: 1024 TAYLOR, Mrs Emma Tokwe Truly Your Song. Similar in type to 1. Good size and strong throughout, correct angles and moved soundly.
3rd: 1003 NASH, Mrs P Mutoko's Parkers Glory JW
Res: 986 JOLLY, Mrs Nicola Negasi Elberith For Clanbruachan Jw
VHC: 1025 THOMAS-BASSETT, Mrs Tina Bonfirebeau Red Skye

Class 477 OB (8 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: 962 BATES, Mr & Mrs D H & J M Ch Gunthwaites Ayr Of Elegance JW. Stood out today in a very strong open class. Feminine head and good expression. Well laid shoulders on a strong well bodied frame. Good top and under lines giving excellent profile shape. Powerful rear angles which helped her sound eye catching movement. Well presented and handled to the CC and Best of Breed today.
2nd: 966 COX, Mrs L A Ch Carlincox Pure Gold JW ShCEx OSW. Another top quality girl. Excellent head type and good profile shape. Hard level topline and good rear angles. Well muscled throughout and sound steady movement.
3rd: 1009 PRITCHARDJONES, Mrs Helen Affrhoda Athiyyah
Res: 960 BARNES, Mrs Lindsey & BARNES, Miss Kelly & BARNES, Ch Diamondridge Kazembe Golden Age JW
VHC: 993 MANSFIELD, Ms Helen & KIRBY, Mr John Ch Shingwidsi Tshedisa Light

Class 478 VB (4 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 978 HICKS, Mrs S & Mr J & HICKS, Mr John Nuthouse Queen Of Clubs JW. Good breed type with lovely head & expression. Good topline and correct angles. Sound mover with reach & drive.
2nd: 1002 NASH, Mrs P Mutoko's Blaze Of Glory. Nice headed bitch, smaller in size but very sound on the move. Good rear angles. Topline slightly raised on the stand.
3rd: 961 BARNES, Mrs Lindsey & BARNES, Mr Kelvin Diamondridge Dream Catch Me JW
Res: 1017 SCANLON, Miss I Kinabula's All About The Bass JW ShCEx OSW
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