Midland Basset Open Show

Judge: Alan Meldrum (Cintal)


Many thanks to Midland Basset Hound Club for the invite to judge at this show, to my 2 stewards – Maxine and Helen – for keeping things running smoothly and to the exhibitors for presenting me with so many quality dogs to go over. I found that the dogs were well presented, in good condition and free from issues referred to in the Breed Watch.

BEST IN SHOW

Jones Clanwillow Back to th Future


Reserve Best Dog and Best Veteran in Show.

Ch Nelgus Thyme Bomb JW Shcex

Minor Puppy Dog


11st Parkes’ Bessalin Red Hot Chilli, red/white dog providing a good outline, good head proportions, good bite, front slightly heavy, good well sprung ribs, level topline which he held on the move, good tailset. Best Puppy Dog

Puppy Dog


1st Melbourne & Murray’s Diheath Chekov, red/white heavy set dog, good head planes and ear set, clean eyes and good bite, good topline which he held on the move. Good movement out/back.

Junior Dog

1st Alchorne’s Nelgus Golden Nugget, red/white dog good head, dark lozenge eyes and correct scissor bite, good front with good length of ribs, wasn’t comfortable in the ring which made assessing his movement difficult.



Post Graduate Dog


1st Strudwick’s Armardio Ride Like The Wind Among Kumamatata JW, red/white dog which provides a good outline, Good head planes, good bite and lip, ears correctly set, of good texture and inward curl, good front with well developed sternum, good movement out/back.


2nd Turner’s Devonhound Miracle of Love, blanket red/white dog, good head planes and ear set, clean eyes, good reach of neck, laid back shoulders, well sprung ribs reaching well back, good topline which he held on the move. Lost out to 1st on front construction.


3rd Cragg’s Spirebear Black Caviar.

Limit Dog


1st Jones’s Clanwillow Back To The Future, tri coloured dog that provides a classic outline when stacked and on the move. There is no exaggeration about this dog. Good masculine head, dark lozenge eyes. Good length of muzzle with correct scissor bite. Correctly set ears of good texture and inward curl. Good reach of neck into well laid back shoulders, elbows tight to ribs which are well sprung and reach well back. Good rear angulation which he uses to good effect. Presented in excellent condition. Pleased to award this dog Best Dog and Best in Show.

 

2nd Melbourne and Murray’s Diheath Macaramac, blanket red/white heavy set dog, good head, well developed front, good well sprung ribs, good topline which he held on the move, Moved well out/back.


3rd Alchorne’s Nelgus Thyme Flies


Open Dog


1st Jones’s Clanwillow The Emerald King, red/white dog, classic head, lozenge shaped dark eyes, scissor bite and sufficient lip. good reach of neck into good front construction, good ribs extending well back. Moved well out/back.



Veteran Dog


11st Alchorne’s Ch Nelgus Thyme Bomb JW Shcex, blanket tri coloured dog, masculine head with good planes and clean eyes, good earset and correct bite. Good reach of neck into well laid back shoulders, good ribs which extended well back, good rear angulation which propelled him round the ring with a power that belied his years. Good topline that he held on the move. Reserve Best Dog and Best Veteran in Show.

Baby Puppy Dog


1st Archer’s Roamanbay Reddy The Eagle, 4mth old blanket red/white dog, good head planes, eyes and bite, front not developed yet, good well sprung ribs, moved true out and back. Best Baby Puppy.

                                                                                                                                        Best Dog: Jones’s Clanwillow Back To The Future


 Reserve Best Dog Alchorne’s Ch Nelgus Thyme Bomb JW Shcex

Minor Puppy Bitch


1st Melbourne’s Diheath Marta, 7 mths red/white. Very feminine puppy with good bone and lovely outline. Well shaped head with good planes. Clean eye with gentle expression. Good scissor bite. Ears of nice texture and length with inward curl. Good forechest for age. Good length of neck and shoulder is well laid back with good return of upper arm . Ribs carried well back and long giving strong topline. Moved well out and back. Best Puppy Bitch and Best Puppy in Show


2nd Parkes’s Bessalin Red Orchid, 7 mth old red/white. Feminine head with clean, dark eyes, scissor bite, well off for lip, slightly narrower front than 1st. Ribs well sprung and extending well back although slightly rising top line. On the day didn’t seem confident in the ring.

Puppy Bitch


1st Parkes’s Bessalin Aint Miss Behaving, 10mth old blanket tri. Feminine head with dark eye. Ears well off for length and texture, with inward curl. Plenty bone and a well developed front. Well sprung ribs extending well back. Good rear angulation providing drive. Good topline and tailset which was held on the move.

Junior Bitch

1st Cragg’s Clanwillow High Society. Red/white bitch with dark eyes giving a soft expression, scissor bite with good depth of muzzle and lip, good front assembly, slightly rising topline with good tail set.



2nd Alchorne’s Nelgus Lucky Charm. Tri coloured with a very feminine head dark lozenge eyes, scissor bite. Finer boned than 1st. Good reach of neck into well laid back shoulders, good length of ribs and a level topline. Lacked confidence in the ring which hampered her movement.

Novice Bitch


1st Archer’s Roamanbay Red Hot Peppa Sauce. Tri coloured, well boned bitch with good head planes, dark eyes, good depth of muzzle with a scissor bite and well off for lip. Low set ears leading to good reach of neck and well laid back shoulders, well sprung ribs, slightly rising topline with good tail set. Moved with confidence and purpose

Limit Bitch


1st Jones’s Clanwillow Centenary Dream. Red/white bitch of substance but with no exaggeration. Dark lozenge shaped eyes which gave a soft, feminine expression. Good length of muzzle with a scissor bite. Correctly set ears. Good reach of neck leading onto well laid back shoulders. Well constructed front giving good reach on the move. Good ribs that extended well back. Good rear angulation providing good drive. Reserve Best Bitch


2nd Turner’s Devonhound Who’s That Girl JW. Red/white bitch with a feminine head, dark eyes giving a soft expression. Good length of muzzle, correct scissor bite and sufficient lip. Well set ears of good length and texture with an inward curl. Well developed front, well sprung ribs extending well back. Moved round the ring with confidence. Lost out to 1st on front construction.



3rd Archer’s Roamanbay Rebellious Flame

Open Bitch


1st Whiting & Daykin’s Ch Braithwell Aurelia at Annilann. Red/white bitch that oozes quality. Feminine head with soft, melting expression. Well constructed with good balance throughout. Ears, correctly set of good texture and inward curl. Good reach of neck, lay of shoulder and loin. Level topline and tailset that was held on the move. Good front/rear angulation which gave good reach with plenty drive. Moved true out/back with confidence. Best Bitch and Best Opposite Sex



2nd Archer’s Armardio Chicago Fire at Roamanbay. Tri coloured bitch of substance. Provides a good outline although would prefer a bit more clearance. Good proportions throughout, good front, good reach of neck and lay back of shoulder. Slightly rising topline with good tail set. Moved around the ring with purpose and confidence.

Best Bitch : 

 Whiting & Daykin’s Ch Braithwell Aurelia at Annilann

 Reserve Best Bitch & Best Puppy Bitch
Jones’s Clanwillow Centenary Dream

Best In Show
Jones Clanwillow Back to th future

Best Puppy In Show

Melbourne’s Diheath Marta

Best Veteran In Show
Alchorne’s Ch Nelgus Thyme Bomb JW Shcex