Eastbourne & District Canine Society
25th June 2023
I was a pleased to be asked to judge this friendly and well organised show, there seemed to be a calm and efficient atmosphere all day. My steward was more than capable and kept everything running smoothly.
I was very pleased with the Best in Show line up and felt that the Greyhound Whirlaway All Fired Up At Boughton (IMP AUST) was so soundly constructed, with a long arched neck, clean, well-laid shoulders, deep chest, slightly arched loin, powerful quarters, he moved straight with low reaching, free striding action covering the ground, fully deserved being awarded Best In Show. For my reserve I chose the Border Collie Moshanta Magic Penny For Taytinja JW she was so well-proportioned with a smooth outline showing quality and gracefulness, she had a free smooth action with minimum lift of feet. For my best puppy in show, I was again presented with an excellent choice, my best puppy was the Gordon Setter Hernwood Love Potion, what a future this young bitch should have, she has the most appealing outline and conformation, long lean arched neck flowing into well set front assembly, level topline, broad and muscular rear end with well bent stifles, true steady free moving action with plenty of drive from behind. For my reserve the Dobermann Peradua Amaris stood out for me at just over 6 months old, she held her shapely elegant outline both standing and moving, she moves so soundly with good reach in the front action and drive from the rear. Best veteran in Show was the Schipperke Fandal’s Viljam At Ridgebrook (FIN IMP), he had a cobby appearance with a balanced shape, he moved with short brisk stride, moving true coming and going. For reserve the Bearded Collie Malandex Xceptional Love At Anfranjo at 11 years old and still in fabulous coat which was so well presented, still able to move out well covering the ground with sound action.
Basenji
Post Graduate (3)
1st Lindsey’s Shyllar Crowbed To Lead For Tykin, nicely balanced shape, pleasing head and expression, crest to her neck, good depth and topline, moderately angulated rear end, moved soundly, Res BOB
2nd Stratton’s Aheme Cinnamon Swirl For Justartee, pleasing size and shape, alert expression, feminine head, good reach to her neck, firm topline, just not quite so steady in front movement as winner
3rd Taujentte’s Cozy Bream Lukine Svaja
Open (3,1abs)
1st Oorloff’s Shyllar Rapt in Gold, she had an appealing outline, expressive well-balanced head, strong neck of a good length, her neck flowed smoothly into her shoulders, good well set front, level top line and well sprung ribs, moved with good long effortless strides BOB
2nd Taujentte’s Cozy Bream Lukine Svaja, just not settled today standing, she was much better on the move going round the ring but still needs tighten up when moving up and down
Basset Grffon Vendeen (Grand)
Post Graduate (2)
1st Marshall’s Soufriere Paserelle Bateau, liked his size and shape, good head carriage, strong neck, good length to back, deep chest, good rear angulation, moves soundly in all directions, BOB
2nd Weymouth’s Soufriere Tourbillon At Woolybassets, feminine head, clean shoulders, prominent fore chest, firm topline, good rear angulation, moved soundly, Res BOB
Basset Griffon Vendeen (Petit)
Junior (3, 1abs(
1st Skerritt & Betts Monkhams Nightingale, this young bitch was very well schooled and handled and never put a foot wrong, balanced shape to her outline, carried her head proudly, good front assembly, good topline, depth chest, well angulated hind quarters, very sound on the move, BP
2nd Harker & Hatzikatis’s Hadoka Luna Tick, feminine young lady of a pleasing shape and size, she has good reach to her neck and fill to her fore chest, well bodied with good top line, strong rear end, and moves out well around the ring
Post Graduate (2)
1st Holt’s Nykarth’s Under Wraps, built on sound lines with good angulation, well bodied with deep chest and fill, moves with a driving action
2nd Wood’s Beaujons Leading Lady JW, pleasing size, firm level top line, well bodied, good rear angulation, moved well in profile
Open (6, 2abs)
1st Skerritt & Betts Beaujons Vagabond Of Monkhams, he has a lovely balanced shape with a pleasing head, his neck is long and strong, good shoulder placement, well bodied with deep chest, firm top line and strong rear end, movement was sound and true, BOB
2nd McEwan’s Marunnel Miss Adelaide, pleasing outline, with good front and rear angulations, has good reach to her neck, firm top line, moves freely Res BOB
3rd Culyer-Dawson’s Culdaws Legend of Gold
Irish Wolfhound
Post Graduate (4, 3abs)
1st Wilkinson’s Rainster Eilex Among Hunacres, at just under 2 years old she has a lovely balanced outline and construction without any exaggeration, pleasing head on reachy neck, good shoulders and upper arm, strong muscular top line which she held both standing and moving, deep chest, moved easily around the ring, so sound in all directions, BOB
Miniature Poodle
Post Graduate (3)
1st Lewington’s Olive’s Dream, pleasing outline, good reach to her neck, well bodied, moved out well in all directions, BOB
2nd Johnson’s Waynarts Magic Prince, balanced shape, deep chest and well sprung ribs, moved out well round the ring, RBOB
3rd Draper, Draper and Khawaja’s Donaska Destined To Be
Standard Poodle
Post Graduate (5, 2abs)
1st Bremner’s Alchamy Egoiste of Afterglow, well-proportioned and of a pleasing size, good length of neck which allowed his head to be carried high, ribs well sprung and rounded, back short and strong, moved with plenty of drive, Res BOB
2nd Wasowska’s Viadua Tamatoa’s TreasureThighs, a real show dog with plenty of ring presence, just over 12 months old and maturing nicely, well bodied with muscular hindquarters and well-bent stifles, moved freely
3rd Lawton’s Sarnia Love Me Tender With Abbeydale, Best Puppy
Open (5, 2abs)
1st Bedwell’s Vicmars Smart Fella, mature male, well balanced, elegant looking, with very proud head carriage, sound, free and light movement with plenty of drive, BOB
2nd Wasowska’s Viadua Tamatoa’s Treasure
3rd Cheek’s Namkia No Melody Is Sweeter At Marderzett
Brace (15, 7abs)
1st Moon’s Sussex Spaniels, nicely matched soundly constructed pair who moved out together well, true and controlled
2nd Pearman & Sherwood’s Min Smooth Dachshunds, another matching pair who were full of quality and moved together soundly
3rd McEwan’s Basset Griffon Vendeen (Petit)
Judge
Mr Ray Morland