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Judges Critique for Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of Great Britain Open Show  5.06.2016 Thank you to the Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of Great Britain for inviting me to judge such a fantastic entry for an Open Show. Thank you to all the owners of such beautiful Ridgebacks for trusting me to go over their dogs. Due to the level of high quality Ridgebacks entered the awarding of first places was so difficult as many were worthy of being winners. I was looking for as close to the breed standard as possible but also taking into account flowing sound movement with good length of reach, I believe I found that in all my winners and within a lot of others also. I saw so many promising high quality puppies that I’m sure will have a great future. The Open classes  and Veteran classes were exceptional on such a hot day outside. PD (4,1) 1 Wilding &Deacon’s Kiromol Kindred Spirit. Good masculine head with good ear carriage. Long neck going into strong front with deep chest and prominent forechest. Level top line with good tail set and good rear angulations. Moved with ease and reach. A very promising young dog. Worthy of my BPD. 2 Cox’s Gens Julia Toretto Always The First At Carlincox(IMP RUS). Correct head and kind expression, correct eye and ear set. Long neck with good lay of shoulder. Level top line and correct tail carriage. Movement at the front was straight and true and looks good in profile, needs to strengthen going away. 3 Murphy & Barnes Diamondridge De Niro. Strong masculine young dog with strong neck and correct lay of shoulder. Prominent forechest with depth to brisket. Good rear angulation, moved straight and true. JD (4,2) 1 Murphy & Barnes Diamondridge De Niro. 2 Hanson & Inwood’s Mirengo’s  Mahdi. Correct ear carriage with good length of muzzle and correct eye. Strong neck going into deep chest. Good lay of shoulder with level top line. Lost to 1 on the move as he was a little excited, needs time to mature but another very good example of the breed. YD (3,1) 1 Plested’s Nzawi Kaiser Chief, JW. A strong masculine dog with excellent head and dark muzzle. Kind expression with good round eye. Correct ear set and width to head. Strong front with tight feet. Excellent top line with good tail set. Good first and second thigh. Good rear angulation which showed on the move, flowed free and relaxed with reach and drive. Still in teenage stage but one to watch in six months when matured. Did not put a foot wrong and a very close contender for best dog. RBD. 2 Carlton’s Umhlandla Van Makhoba. Pleasing head with correct ear set. Nice deep chest with good spring to rib. Level top line and correct tail set. Good tight feet, would like to see a little more angulation. PGD (5,1) 1 Webster’s Janak Zander. Correct head with good length and depth of muzzle. Long neck going into good lay of shoulder. Substantial forechest with deep brisket. Good length of body with level top line and correct ridge and crowns. Low on the hocks. Moved straight and true. 2 Wilding &Deacon’s Kiromol Kamanga. Light wheaten dog, correct head with round eye and good depth to muzzle. Straight forelegs with tight feet. Moved freely with ease. 3 Carlton’s Umhlandla Van Makhoba. MLD (5,4) 1 Greeves’s Hespa Hermes, JW. Quality young dog with substance, masculine head with correct eye and colour. Good length of neck going into well laid shoulders, good ribbing, strong over the loin with good first and second thigh. It was a shame he was not sound on the day. LD (8,3)1 Catherell’s Faahac Free N’Easy, JW. A quality Liver nose with correct eye colour. Soundly constructed with masculine head and good ear carriage. Good length of neck going into good lay of shoulder, level top line with correct ridge and crowns. Moved with ease. 2 Murphy’s Amahle Mpho At Lusapho, ShCM. A male of substance, masculine head with good ear set. Well laid shoulders with level top line, good tail set. Moved well front and rear. 3 Tredwell & Symonds  Shombay Dark Knight Rises. Dark red male, well muscled. Masculine head with good depth of muzzle. Good level top line with length to body. Powerful forequarters moved with drive and vigour. OD (12,1) 1 Davis’s CH Gunthwaite’s Son of A Preacha, JW. A dark red well muscled dog with overall balance. Typical head with flat skull with good depth of muzzle, clean neck flowing into good lay of shoulder. Good forechest with tight elbows and tight feet, good turn of stifle. Soundly constructed. Kept his level top line on the move. Worthy BD and RBIS. 2 Mitchelson’s  Diamondridge Damocles of Voortrekker. Kind expression with good depth to muzzle and correct ears. Deep forechest and good lay of shoulder going into a level top line and correct tail carriage. 3 Piehl’s CH Kiromol Kubwa Mno, JW, ShCM. Light wheaten male with correct eye colour and ear carriage. Good length and depth of muzzle. Good forechest and deep brisket. Nice length to body with good rear angulations and low on the hocks with correct tail carriage. You cant take it away from this boy that his movement is first class, he has a long reach and flows around the ring which keeps him in the cards. Worthy BVIS. SBD (2,1) 1Hawkins &Smith’s Veldtkammer Hot Shot of Lonaza ShCM.  Nicely proportioned and balanced dog. Nice Hound type head with good length and depth of muzzle has friendly expression. Tight feet, good length of neck going into a good lay of shoulder and level top line with length to body. Moves freely and at ease. VD (3,1) 1 Hicks’s CH Nunthouse Manhatton. Strong well defined dog with great first and second thigh. Deep rich coloured coat which makes him stand out. Real hound type head with good length and depth of muzzle has friendly expression. Tight feet, good length of neck going into a good lay of shoulder and level top line with length to body. Moves freely and at ease with good reach. A pleasure to go over, A close contender for Best Veteran. 2  Treadwell & Simonds  Veldtkammer Hi Society of Shombay. Strong substantial male with power. Correct ear carriage and nice long neck into good shoulders and deep forechest. Moved with determination and drive. SVD/B (6,3) 1Hodge’s Multi/Int CH Columbia Blue Sky of Courage, (IMP USA). At twelve and a half years old he did not let his handler down. He did what was asked of him and stood firm and steady. Light Wheaten male with good level top line and correct ridge and crowns, good deep chest. Credit to the breed. 2 Lowsons’s  CH Mwenga Hasani For Jengachenga. Pleasing head with head with kind expression. Good ear set and correct eye. Nice clean neck and with length flowing into well laid shoulders. Good prominent forechest, Good top line, steady flowing movement which he undertakes effortlessly. MPB (1) 1 Manning’s Mrs Clause Nyekundo. Very good example of the breed, feminine head and expression, nice eye, good forechest, good top line excellent ridge and Crowns. Good rear angulation low on the hocks and with compact feet. Promising future. PB (9,3) 1 Storey & Piehl’s Kiromol Midsummer Spirit. Typical hound head with good ear carriage and round eye. Soundly constructed with long neck going into good lay of shoulder, well proportioned throughout for such a young girl. Moved without fault, effortless gait on the move with good reach and drive. BPB and BPIS. 2 Manning’s  Mrs Clause Nyekundo. 3 Hodge’s Colkeririn Face To The Sun. Nicely proportioned and balanced bitch. Good length and depth of muzzle with friendly expression. Tight feet, good length of neck going into a good lay of shoulder. Ran straight and true. Another very promising bitch. JB (6,2) 1 Maylor’s  Mirengo’s Musola At Kamili. A very nice young bitch with feminine expression with well proportioned head. Overall well balanced. Level top line with good tail set, very good angulation and low on the hock. Tight feet. Ran straight and with purpose. Close contender for Reserve Best Bitch. 2 Taylor’s Tokwe Truly Tickety Boo. Another good example of the breed. Balanced outline throughout. Clean neck and good forechest. Nice top line and tail set. Sound on the move. 3 Gray’s Kijivu’s Kabisa. Pretty head and expression. Good length to neck and good lay of shoulder. Good ribbing and level top line with good ridge and crowns. YB (8,2)1 Pearce’s Msingi Hush Hush. Kind expression with good eye and correct ear carriage. Compact tidy girl with level top line and very good ridge and crowns. Good rear angulation and low on the hock, tight feet and moved effortlessly in gait. 2 Parrott’s Umhlandla Umpheki At Marondera. A very pleasing bitch with a feminine expression and good prominent forechest. Good top line and looked good on the move showing good reach and drive.  3 Hale’s Umhlandla Ihotela Linkosi. Another very feminine girl with pleasing head and correct ear set and round eye. Straight forelegs and good chest. Good tight feet and low on the hock. Needs to settle on the move which will come with age. NB (1)1Phillips’s  Zsushaunna Top of The Line. Good feminine head with nice expression. Good length of neck going into good lay of shoulder with deep chest. Level top line and correct tail carriage. Soundly constructed and moved straight front and rear. PGB (5,3)1Storey &Piehl’s  Kiromol Kioni. Another Bitch with substance and bone. Good depth of body with Level top line and good length of tail with tight feet as they should be. 2 Greeves’s Amber Iniko. To the standard in every aspect. Pretty head with good depth of muzzle. Good length of neck and good lay of shoulder.  Good depth of forechest, deep  Brisket. Correct top line, ridge and crowns. Moved powerfully and stood true, sadly I could not get over her on the day. MLB (5,1) A wonderful class overall of good quality.1Taylor’s Tokwe Truly Scrumptious. Another good example of the breed well boned and soundly constructed. Pretty head and expression with round eye and correct ear carriage. Level top line and good length of tail, good bend of stifle and low on the hock with tight feet.  Moved straight and correct. 2 Broadsmith’s Gunthwaite Kiss N’Tell At Chainama. Pleasing appearance with correct head and front. Good return of upper arm and good lay of shoulder. Level top line and correct tail. Moved true and sound. 3 Plested’s Kitoko Just Go With It At Nzawi. Another well presented bitch, good example of the breed, feminine head and expression with good eye and ear set. Moved well in gait. Difficult choice between first three in class. LB (6)1 Nash’s Mutoko’s Lledwenau Lowri. Good feminine hound head with correct ear set and eye colour. Prominent forcehest with good lay of shoulder. Level top line and good bend of Stifle. Moved very well with good reach and drive. Soundly constructed. 2 Bates’s Gunthwaite Peggy Sue. Another quality red wheaten bitch with feminine head, good ear carriage. Good depth to chest and good lay of shoulder. Level top line with good ridge and crowns. Correct tail set and good rear angulation, looked great on the stack, lost out to 1 on the move. 3 Taylor’s Tokwe Truly Scrumptious. OB (12,2) Another fantastic class of real quality hounds, I loved them all. 1 Cox’s CH Carlincox Ready To Rumble. Exceptional red wheaten bitch with quality. Feminine head and expression. Deep chest with correct front and tight elbows. Good level top line with well defined first and second thigh. Good bend of stifle and low on the hock. Tight feet all around. Covered the ground effortlessly and was balanced in profile. Well deserved BB and BIS. 2 Storey & Piehl’s Kiromol Kendi, JW, ShCM. Another very well made bitch. Typical hound head with feminine expression. Good forechest and straight front going into good lay of shoulder and level top line. Just lost to 1 on ring presence. 3  Maylor’s CH Kamili Comes And Goes, JW. A beautifully constructed girl. Didn’t put a foot wrong. Attractive light wheaten coat that stood out in the sun. Quality head with good sized ears. Correct front with well placed shoulders. Level top line with correct ridge and crowns, good length to body. Great reach and drive on the move. A quality Ridgeback. SBB (2,1) 1 Hale’s Umhlandla Ihotela Linkosi. VB (6,1) A fantastic class of oldies that showed experience and quality. 1 Storey & Piehl’s CH Kiromol Tallulah Belle, JW. Another superb example. Light wheaten bitch with good substance to body and bone. Correct eye colour and good ear carriage of good size. Deep forechest with tight elbows. Good lay of shoulder. Level top line with good tail set. Low on the hock with good bend of stifle. Moved with ease and overall balance. A well deserved RBB. 2 Hodge’s CH/AM Grand CH Veldtkammer Assle Me Litely. Another quality girl. Showed beautifully. Well constructed and balanced throughout. Nice feminine head and expression. Correct front and chest. Well laid shoulders. Level top line and good tail carriage. Moved so well and did herself and her handler proud. 3 Gray’s Kijivu’s Katoushka. Yet another great veteran. Typical head of the breed with good sized ears and good depth to muzzle. Kept her top line on the move and showed her self well. Balanced throughout. Brace. (1) 1 Maylor. Two very good examples of the breed although quite different from each other both stood well and moved together in synchronisation with handler. Good length of reach and moved with vigour. Progeny(1) 1 CH Mwenga Hasani for Jengachenga. Four family members who all were of similar quality and size. All stood to attention and at command moved gracefully up the ring in a straight line with their competent handlers. Breeder should be very proud.   John Mackfall (Judge)        Thank you to everyone who turned out for our 2015 Open Show A great day had by all We are now getting ready for our Championship Show 27 September 2015 , as a committee we are delighted to announce there  will £100  Best in Show £50 Reserve Best In Show £25 Best Puppy In Show £25 Best Veteran A really big THANK YOU  to our sponsors ‘Brands 2 Hands’ OPEN SHOW 2015 CRITIQUE The Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of Great Britain – Open Show Tomlinsons Canine Centre Ratby Lane,Markfield, Leicestershire LEE67 9RJ Sunday 7th June 2015-06-15 Judge – Mr Mike House ( Kemgordoni ) Breed – Rhodesian Ridgeback I would like to thank the RRCGB Committee for such a friendly and well run show. Special thanks for all of my dedicated stewards and the exhibitors for their superb entry and quality of dogs. The majority of ridges were either excellent or good despite finding quite a few off set crowns. In my opinion overall confirmation is most paramount, therefore I didn’t dismiss an otherwise very good dog from a high placing due to this type of ridge fault. I will not mention ridges any further in my following individual critiques. BIS – Mr & Mrs K J Barnes – DIAMONDRIDGE DA VINCI JW RBIS – Mr G A Denver – GUNTHWAITE’S COOL CRAZY LADY OF VANDENGAN BPIS – Mr H & Mrs C L Catharell – FAAHAC FREE N’ EASY BVIS – Mr D R & Mrs J L Miles – CH VELDTKAMMER RED HOT CHICK AT JALOUMI CLASS 1 – MINOR PUPPY DOG ( 3 ) 1st – no. 73 – Miss K Plested – NZAWI KAISER CHIEF A handsome youngster showing clean lines and good muscle tone throughout. Good equal length of skull and muzzle accompanied with perfect ear set and size, well developed dentition, a good dark eye and strong clean reach of neck with nice shape of nape leading into a good lay back of shoulder. Really liked his length of body ratio with good ribbing and strength in loin, very well boned and pleasing bend of stifle. Moved true and effortlessly. A close decision in the puppy dog challenge, but unfortunately he was slightly going down in shoulder during final movement. I am sure he will have a very bright future. 2nd – no. 94 – Miss B Miss S Worthington – VELDTKAMMER WINDS OF CHANGE AT TUNGATTOSH Only 8 months of age and not quite as advanced as no1, but what a very pleasing puppy. Excels in bone, very good infill of fore chest and depth of brisket with a good shape and length of ribbing with well let down hocks. A little loose in movement as he needs to tighten into his frame. He’s only a youngster so this will come. Although erratic on the move, and clearly having a wonderful time in the ring, I just saw enough to access his movement showing a nice fluent stride. One I shall be watching with interest. 3 rd – no. 87 – Ms S Thompson – GLOBALRIDGE BLACK ONYX CLASS 2 – PUPPY DOG ( 4 ) 1st – no. 16 Mr H & Mrs C L Catharell – FAAHAC FREE N’ EASY A stunning youngster, so lean and fit for his age. Lovely head shape with flat skull, strong dentition square to the jaw. Strong clean neck with good reach and in total balance with head and body length. Correct fore chest with superb depth of brisket. A strong top line, muscular loin and croup flowing into a perfect tail set. His angles all meet with perfect symmetry from front to rear. Sound and steady in movement with straight, forward action coming and going. BPIS 2 nd – no.94 – Miss B & Miss S Worthington – VELDTKAMMER WINDS OF CHANGE AT TUNGATTOSH ( 2 nd from Minor Puppy Class ) 3rd – no 14 – Ms C A Carlton – UMHLANDLA VAN MAKHOBA CLASS 3 – JUNIOR DOG ( 5,2a ) 1st – no.77 – Mr E & Mrs N Sammut, Mr P & Mrs E Storey, Mrs L Piehl – KIROMOL KANUKA Exceptional head dimensions showing a very hound expression, lovely dark eye, equal planes separated by a perfect stop, strong depth of muzzle with powerful cheek muscle. Leads into a muscular clean reach of neck holding his head high. Well angulated lay back of shoulder length and return of upper arm with nice width of fore chest. Plenty of bone with long lean muscle tone. Altogether giving him steady movement with excellent reach and drive from rear quarters through to front assembly. Effortless ! Pleased to award him Reserve Best Dog in Show 2 nd – no.8 – Mrs K Barnard – NEELANJALI JACKSON BROWN FOR TSJAKKA A strong make of a dog quite mature for his age. Good head and dentition with a clean strong neck. Well boned with correct depth and length of ribbing. Powerful top line with a strong loin and good rear angulation, standing on correct arched feet. So strong and sound in movement. 3 rd – no.57 – Mrs F M & Mr A C Manning – FIADMA JORGE KAHAWIA CLASS 4 – YEARLING DOG ( 7,3a ) 1st – no. 8 – Mrs K Barnard – NEELANJALI JACKSON BROWN FOR TSJAKKA ( 2 nd from Junior class ) 2 nd – no.66 – Mr A R & Mrs A Murphy – AMAHLE MPHO AT LUSAPHO Nice dark eye with a good stop and depth of muzzle. Well boned with pleasing symmetry in fore and rear quarters. Plenty of ribbing leading into a very strong loin. Good moderate drop of croup giving a correct tail set. Just needs to settle a little more in movement. 3 rd – no. 52 – Mr V & Mrs J Lower – MIRENGO’S MUKURU CLASS 5 – NOVICE DOG ( 2,1a ) 1 st – no. 52 – Mr V & Mrs J Lower – MIRENGO’S MUKURU A lot to like about this young man. Still quite raw and needs to fill into his frame. Good width of skull, length and depth of muzzle. Good shape of rib cage, deep and capacious. Strong front and rear quarters with a good length of bone and strong pasterns. Would prefer some more length in body. Striding out with confidence and power. CLASS 6 – POST GRADUATE DOG ( 5 ) 1 st – no.88 – Miss R K Tredwell, Mr WE Symonds – SHOMBAY DARK KNIGHT RISES A strong powerful dog in hard condition. Perfect head balance, flat skull with deep powerful muzzle. Symmetrical in front and rear assembly. Very good body proportions, well ribbed back into a strong solid loin. Plenty of bone standing on strong front and rear pasterns with firm well arched feet. Well defined lean muscles in rear quarters. Masculine and handsome showing an altogether smart appearance. A strong contender in the final line up. 2 nd – no.83 – Mr K C stait – SIMANGELE CAPSICUM A good type of head with equal length between a flat skull and deep muzzle. Good shape and reach of neck leading into well laid shoulder and return of upper arm. Nicely boned with pleasing turn of stifle, standing on sound feet. A well made dog. 3 rd – no. 3 – Miss J Adderley – TAMBYSSA’S ARES CLASS 7 – MINOR LIMIT DOG (3.1a ) 1 st – no76 – Mr S P Sales – INANDA MELLBERG ARUND JV OF ERSTED LIONPRIDE ( IMP SWE ) Pleasing head symmetry between skull and muzzle. Upstanding front profile with strong bone. Nice sloping shoulder placement and good width of first thigh, although top line a little soft. Impressed with his strong and sound movement. 2 nd – no92 – Miss K Walshe – SAFFRONRIDGE SIR GALAHAD Masculine head with a good round dark intelligent eye, good ear set and carriage and length of neck. Liked his balance of height and length. A close decision between no. 1 but preferred his movement which just tipped my decision. CLASS 8 – LIMIT DOG ( 5,a ) Three quality dogs in this class 1 st no.9 – Mr & Mrs K J Barnes – DIAMONDRIDGE DA VINCI JW An outstanding specimen, so solid in construction with lean muscle tone throughout for one so young. Flat skull and excellent length proportion between skull and muzzle showing depth and power in jaw. Fabulous shoulder angulation with a good length and return of upper arm, and in perfect harmony with his rear assembly with a good width of first thigh. Superb height to length ratio with excellent ribbing, substantial in bone with strong pasterns. Moved so true fore and aft with an impressive effortless side gait. Well deserved BIS 2 nd – no 40 – Ms J Hawkins,Mr J W Smith – VELTKAMMER HOT SHOT OF LONAZA ShCm Handsome head with good equal length of skull and muzzle. Good reach of neck, depth of brisket and a very powerful loin leading to a correct moderate slope of croup and good tail set. Nicely arched feet and well let down hocks. 3 rd – no 91 – Mrs C D Vincent –MUTOKOSLIONHEART FROM JEMATTI CLASS 9 –OPEN DOG ( 8,4a ) 1 st – no 72 – Mrs L Piehl – CH KIROMOL KUBWA MNO JW ShCm I have had the pleasure to go over this hound on a few occasions in the past. He is so assured and standing proud. Excellent head and expression with equal lengths and planes. Lovely reach and shape of neck leading into a good shoulder and upper arm with elbows directly under the withers. A strong bone with good width of first thigh. Moved with great extension and ease around the ring. 2 nd – no 45 – Mrs E L Jeffery – CH ZENZELE’S CHASE THE ACE JW Another well boned dog, handsome and upstanding in profile. Good front assembly with a good slope of shoulder and return of upper arm. Liked his length of body, well ribbed back leading to a strong loin. Excellent compact arched feet. Moved straight and forward with a strong action. 3 rd – no 90 – Miss R K Tredwell & Mr W E Symonds – VELTKAMMER HI SOCIETY OF SHOMBAY CLASS 10 – SPECIAL BEGINNERS DOG ( 3 ) 1 st – no 40 – Ms J Hawkins,Mr J W Smith – VELTKAMMER HOT SHOT OF LONAZA ShCm ( 2 nd from Limit Class ) 2 nd – no 92 – Miss K Walshe – SAFFRONRIDGE SIR GALAHAD ( 2 nd from Minor Limit Class ) 3 rd – no 87 – Ms S Thompson – GLOBALRIDGE BLACK ONYX ( 3 rd from Minor Puppy Class ) CLASS 11 – VETERAN DOG ( 2,1a ) 1 st – no.15 – Ms C A Carlton – UMHLANDLA BUKEKAYO A good front assembly, infill of fore chest and lay of shoulder. Well ribbed back – good width of first thigh with strong let down hocks, standing on tight arched toes. I can remember watching his fabulous straight, forward strength in movement when younger and I am glad to see he still has it ! CLASS 12 – SPECIAL VETERAN DOG/BITCH ( 3,1a ) 1 st – no 20 – Miss J M Davis – MAKARI KARI BEMBA AT ZENZELE This super bitch is close to 10 ½ years of age ! She has the most adorable dark round eye. A sound front with good infill of fore chest and good rear quarters with pleasing angles. Liked her length in body, ribbing and loin ratio. Fabulous tight feet with remarkably strong rear quarters. In profile she shows a truly classic stamp. A sound mover which I would expect from her well balanced confirmation. 2 nd – no 42 – Mrs K Hodge – MULTI/INT/AM CH COLUMBIA BLUE SKY OF COURAGE IMP USA Another wonderful veteran example , this chap is reaching 11 ½ years of age ! Such a stylist outline standing so dignified. A noble head with a good depth of muzzle and nice dark eye. Great shoulder length and layback with good muscle tone. Weaker in rear quarters but this certainly did not restrict his movement. What a mover ! Not a great deal to separate these two wonderful hounds. It was a privilege to go over them. CLASS 13 – MINOR PUPPY BITCH ( 4 ) 1 ST – no.47 – Mr J Kirby, Miss H Mansfield – SHINGWIDSI TSHADI ROSE A very feminine head with super dark round eye . Good length of frame, fabulous slope of shoulder and return of upper arm. Ribbing well back with correct length of loin . Quality in bone with excellent compact arched toes . Moved out well, true fore and aft for such a youngster . Showing very clean lines and symmetry in profile . A bright future is surely hers for the taking – BPB 2 nd – no.74 – Mrs D, Mr A & Miss K Plested – NZAWI JUST FLOW WITH IT Another nice young bitch strongly made. Good skull and muzzle lengths with a lovely reach of neck. Liked her rear assembly with a strong croup and tail set . Good length of first and second thigh with strength in pasterns and tight feet . 3 rd – no.26 – Mr W & Mrs J Dickson – GLOBALRIDGE MYSTIC TOPAZ CLASS 14 – PUPPY BITCH ( 7.1a ) 1st – no.49 – Miss G Lawless – FAACHAC FANCY FREE Very stylish in profile . Good head proportions with well developed dentition . Elegant reach of neck flowing into a lengthy good lay of shoulder. Perfectly straight forelegs with correct well arched feet. Good length of ribbing with a nice gentle arch over loin. Strong rear quarters with lean muscle tone over good width of first thigh and length of second thigh giving a wonderful curve of stifle, finishing with well let down hocks . Moved with grace and power . 2 nd – no.32 – Mrs S A Gleeson – MSINGI TETE A TETE WITH SKUKUZA Beautiful feminine head with intelligent expression, flat skull with good length of planes, nice dark eye and strength in muzzle . Good front angulation standing true with elbows well under body . Pleasing balance between ribbing and loin with a nice turn of stifle . Good let down hocks and compact arched feet . 3 rd – no. 71 – Mr S J & Mrs A R Pearce – MSINGI HUSH HUSH CLASS 15 – JUNIOR BITCH ( 6,1a ) 1 st – no.10 – Mrs J M & Mr D H Bates – GUNTHWAITE PEGGY SUE I absolutely adored this young bitch. A picture of symmetry . Lovely head proportions, level planes with a very good ear size and carriage. Strong clean reach of neck, excellent infill of fore chest with just the right width between forelegs . Good angles front and rear . Lovely shape and length of ribbing and balance of loin . Standing true with excellent quality of bone . Moved well with a strong drive from both quarters . Reserve Best Bitch in Show 2 nd – no.85 – Mr P & Mrs E Story & Mrs L Piehl – KIROML KIONI Lovely feminine head with typical hound expression . Flat skull and nice depth of muzzle with good lengths and perfectly equal . Clean well toned muscular front and rear quarters, lengthy slope of shoulder and return of upper arm . Good body proportions, ribbing and loin . Nicely boned with strong pasterns and arched feet . Effortless movement covering the ground well . 3 rd – no. 58 – Mrs F M & Mr A C Manning – FIADMA SYLEANE KAJANI CLASS 16 – YEARLING BITCH ( 4,2a ) A close decision between first and second placings, both of very similar type . 1 st – no. 55 Mr B & Mrs A Maidment – AMAHLE THANDEKA Good head shape with flat skull and length of muzzle with a nice dark eye . Showing a good shoulder placement . Liked her body proportion with brisket reaching well to elbow, good ribbing shape and length with a strong loin . Well toned rear angulation, good tail set and width of first thigh . Excellent well arched feet . 2 nd – no.41 – Ms J Hawkins, Mr J W Smith, Mrs K G Hodge – COLKERIRIN INDIGO LIGHTLY AT LONAZA Another well made bitch . Very good head with clean lines, strong depth and shape of muzzle with close fitting lips giving a charming feminine expression . Well shaped neck leading into a good shoulder with equal length of upper arm . Powerful rear assembly with a good width of thigh showing lean muscle tone . Standing on strong pasterns and well arched feet . CLASS 17 – NOVICE BITCH ( 4,1a ) 1 st – no. 54 – Mr B & Mrs A Maidment – DYKUMOS NEVER GROW UP (IMP USA ) Feminine head with a good round dark eye and well set ears giving an intelligent expression . Elegant reach of neck holding head high and attentive in profile . Good height to length balance with ribbing well back and pleasing length of loin . Smaller in bone but standing on good pins with a nice bend of stifle and compact arched feet . Sound and free in movement . 2 nd – no. 2 – Miss J Adderley – TAMBYSSA’S APHRODITE Good head planes to skull and muzzle . Nice front assembly with strong fore chest running into a deep brisket giving a lovely shape of ribbing and underline . A quality frame and very well boned . 3 rd – no. 39 – Mrs M A Hale – UMHLANDA IHOTELA LINKHOSI CLASS 18 – POST GRADUATE BITCH ( 4 ) 1 st – no. 13 – Mrs T Bristow – TAMBYSSA’S ATHENA Quality well made bitch. Level head planes with good width of skull and length of muzzle . Nice round eye and colour harmonizing with coat . Sound front assembly with depth of brisket into well proportioned ribbing . A powerful back and good bend of stifle . 2 nd – no. 36 – Mrs K Gray – KIJIVU’S KAIRA A gorgeous well balanced feminine head . Good shoulder with length of upper arm . Well proportioned body height to length within a good size of frame . Well ribbed back with nice loin, moderate slope of croup giving a very good tail set . Liked this young lady a lot, such a shame she lacked confidence on the day . 3 rd – no. 19 – Miss J M Davis – ZENZELE’S SHEER BLISS CLASS 19 – MINOR LIMIT BITCH ( 1 ) 1 st – no.21 – Miss J M Davies – ZENZELE’S AZIZI BLUE Dark round eye giving a gentle expression . Sound fore chest with a good infill and width . Nice front assembly angulation with depth of ribbing reaching well to elbow and gradually flowing to tuck up showing a pleasing underline . Gentle rise over loin into a moderate drop of croup to a well placed tail set . Ample width of first thigh, nicely boned with correct arched feet . CLASS 20 – LIMIT BITCH ( 6,1a ) 1 st – no.25 – Mr G A Denver – GUNTHWAITE’S COOL CRAZY LADY OF VANDENGAN This young lady is a picture of symmetry, strong and muscular combined with elegance . Skull and muzzle of equal planes separated by correct drop of stop . Muzzle deep and powerful with close fitting lips retaining her femininity . A gracious reach of neck blending into a good slope of shoulder and equal return of upper arm accompanied with an excellent fore chest . Angle of pelvis to femur giving a good width of first thigh and lovely bend of stifle, finishing with well let down strong linear hocks . Standing with style and assertiveness . On the move she showed controlled power covering the ground effortlessly . Front and rear quarters moving in harmony with a perfect side gait . Pleased to award her RBIS 2 nd – no. 68 – Miss H Parsons – PRIORPARK APHRODITE JW Another well made young bitch of a different stamp . I judged her as a young puppy and she has not disappointed . Very good head proportions, ear size and set with wonderful dark round eye . A well shaped reach of neck with a lovely infill of fore chest and angled front assembly with elbows tucked close to body . Good length of body, spring of rib and length of loin . Sound rear quarters with a good bend of stifle, standing on strong pasterns with nice arched feet . So steady in both temperament and in motion . 3 rd – no. 86 – Mr P & Mrs E Storey & Mrs L Piehl – KIROMOL KENDI JW CLASS 21 – OPEN BITCH ( 9,3A ) 1 st – no. 48 – Mr J Kirby & Miss H Mansfield – CH SHINGWIDSI TSHELETE SILK An example of elegance fused with power in perfect balance . In profile standing noble and proud . Lovely head measurement, reach of neck and infill of fore chest . Ribbed well back and with pleasing proportion of loin . Standing on excellent well arched feet and let down hocks . Light on her feet and true in movement . 2 nd – no. 67 – Ms P Nash – MUTOKO VALERGRO Solid and well made with exceptional bone . Very good front assembly and lay back of shoulder . Powerful back with gentle rise over loin into moderate drop of croup and good tail set . Ribbing reaching well to elbow with gradual curve up to tuck up . Well toned first thigh with a good width . Standing on strong pasterns and feet . Her sound confirmation showed in her gait covering the ground with power and ease . A very close decision between no.1 3 rd – no.78 – Mrs K E Savva – SOFALA GOLDEN GLOW CLASS 22 – SPECIAL BEGINNERS BITCH ( 1 ) 1 st – no. 41 – Ms J Hawkins, Mr J W Smith, Mrs K G Hodge – COLKERIN INDIGO LIGHTLY AT LONAZA ( 2 nd from Yearling Bitch class ) CLASS 23 – VETEREN BITCH ( 8,4a ) 1 st – no.64 – Mr D R & Mrs J L Miles – CH VELDTKAMMER RED HOT CHICK AT JALOUMI This quality bitch just stood out for me ! A noble head with a good length of skull and muzzle and dark intelligent eye, held high with a strong elegant reach of neck . A fabulous fore chest , lay of shoulder and equal return of upper arm . A good length of ribbing, correct tail set and well let down hocks . Her gait confirmed it all, moving around the ring with strength and accuracy . BVIS 2 nd – no. 50 – Miss G Lawless – FAACHAC FARENYA JW ShCm Another very nice veteran bitch with a beautiful dark round eye and length of neck . A good spring and depth of ribbing into a solid strong loin . She excels in rear quarters with excellent angles, gentle slope of croup into a strong tail set . Fabulous width of first thigh, turn of stifle and superb feet . A very sound mover . 3 rd – no. 27 – Miss J P Digby – CHIGANI ADEOLA OF INBAJSHA CLASS 24 – BRACE ( 2,1a ) 1 st – no. 2 – Miss J Adderley CLASS 25 – PROGENY ( 1 ) 1 st – no. 20 – Miss J M Davies – MAKARI KARI BEMBA AT ZENZELE BEST LIVER NOSE ( 3 ) Mr H & Mrs C L Catharell – FAAHAC FREE N’ EASY.