Afghan Hound Club of Scotland: Championship Show; 27th August 2011.
Dog Critique.
My thanks to the AHCS for giving me my first Championship appointment, thanks also to the exhibitors who brought their dogs under me. Scotland is a long journey for many and I was very pleased with my entry. Oatridge Equestrian Centre has a really good floor and the dogs seemed to enjoy the big rings. There was a nice atmosphere at this show.
Veteran Dog (6.5) 1st French’s Sukeshi Village Gossip at Zalmeerah, 7 yr old B/M/G with a deep natural saddle, lovely coat, masculine head, long neck, good front, moved out well for his handler, in good body & muscle, presentation was excellent, he enjoyed moving on this floor.
Puppy Dog (3) A trio of brothers in this class, 1st Morrison’s Tulak Under Seige, B/M/G 11 month old well made puppy with a wonderful head behind his monkey whiskers, nice size & good body weight, long neck, correct shoulder, and deep chest, good topline and strong loin, big feet, he has good all over balance, his handler had to work hard with him, but once he decided to concentrate his long easy stride became obvious and eye-catching.
2nd Broad head’s Tulak the Sentinel at Tazieff, taller pale gold puppy, a touch finer that his brother, but with the same excellent construction, nothing really between these two, just feel his brother is a freer mover at this stage of their development.
3rd McCormack Tulak Conspiracy Theory, the baby of this trio of brothers. B/M Cream puppy, a slightly smaller dog than his two brothers & a bit behind them in ring experience, once again behind the monkey whiskers lies a stunning head.
Junior Dog (3) 1st Morrison’s Tulak under Siege, 2nd Brodhead’s Tulak the Sentinel at Tazieff, 3rd McCormack’s Conspiracy Theory.
Yearling Dog (2.1) Barstow’s Karindicar Moon Dancer JW., 3yr old black/silver dog, good eye & head, long neck, level topline and short firm loin, visible pin bones, nice ring tail moved well.
Novice Dog (1) McCormack’s Tulak Conspiracy Theory, by now this puppy was getting used to his handler, wonderful to see him growing in confidence.
Undergraduate Dog (1) Morrison’s Tulak under Siege, winner of both the puppy & junior classes, stood alone moved out well here.
Graduate Dog (3.1) 1st Thompson & Twentyman’s Cubanba What Dreams Mat Come to Gothica...3yr old BMG with a beautiful long silky coat, lovely head & expression, well bodied, moved as would be expected from his sound conformation well presented & handled.2nd Anderson & Elliot’s Finix Veldricken ShCM. 2 & half yr old B/S dog good head with strong under jaw, a lot to like about him, a touch more body weight to complete the picture, first class presentation.
Post Graduate Dog (1) 1st Kemp’s Banjalucah to Suzaph JW. 2 ½ yr old Black Mask Cream, eye-catching dog who stood alone in this class. Excellent classic head, eye expression, super chiselling, strong jaw, long mandarin beard. Long neck, beautifully angulated with deep chest, strong topline, and ring tail .his movement is effortless and free, ground covering, and he is moved at the correct pace by his handler. A beautifully balanced hound. I was pleased to award him the CC in the dog Challenge and he later with the agreement of my co-judge went on to Best in Show.
Mid Limit Dog (4.1) 1st King’s Wilbus Mithras at Kinpaja, Quality 5yr old B/M dog who has matured well, excellent dog to go over, Classic head, masculine with long ears & beard, overall a well made balanced hound, moved well to win this class, with his reach & drive, Later on in the Challenge he seemed to have switched off as if he had done enough for today! .
2nd Smith’s Ashahni Aniq at Julam, 3yr old B/T dog masculine head, long neck good front assembly topline & fallaway, ringed tail, moved out well.
3rd Hawarden’s Cloud side Match Master of Amanrha. 5 yr old self masked gold, good overall balances, his handler has to work hard to show him and he seemed to enjoy his day out.
Limit Dog (6.3) Hughes’s Genzalcol Enrique JW, 4yr old Bmg another eye-catching mature dog ,Excellent construction & balance, super head , eye, strong under jaw , beard ,long ears , good feet ,deep chest ,strong loin , sweeping rear quarters, low tight hocks, movement is superb and easy, a top hound and a favourite of mine who unfortunately did not move as well in the challenge for the CC.
2nd Hurl’s Firos Glenfalrclas at Tarakhi 7 yr old B/T dog in wonderful condition for his years , remember him as a youngster, Masculine head with dark eyes and good expression ,well angulated and strong in body, sound mover handled and presented well.
3rd Allit’s Damosil Sakara Gold of Jascarah JW ShCM, 6yr old Bmg beautiful head, pleasing expression, with long ears, good sound dog, well presented, and moved out well for his handler.
Open Dog (6.2) 1st Ryalls Metewand Matarambi JW. 4 yr old Bmg, another one with the Classic afghan head, dark almond eye shape, heavy chiselling and detail on his foreface, gives the aloof expression so hard to find now a days !Good shoulders and hindquarters ,short hocks nice tail, level topline, both on the move and when standing, good saddle and coat texture . He was on form today and displayed that lovely ground covering easy stride that is a joy to see. Later on in the Challenge I was pleased to award him the dog RCC and once again with my co-judge he was awarded Reserve Best in Show.
2nd O’Donnell’s Javidan Dirty Little Secret ShCM, 4yr old Black/Brindle boy, who has matured into a handsome dog, another nice head with the mandarin beard, and proud head carriage good front and rear assemblies, deep chest, strong forelegs and big feet, moved well and as always his presentation was top notch.
3rd Hutton’s Keamarola Kaiser Dare T’Rule Dachalune. 3yr old Bmg handsome boy who has still to mature well presented & moved well on this surface.
Judge
Brian McPhillips
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