SKC & Windsor critiques

GLEN OF IMAAL TERRIER

It was great to see this chunky great breed in the ring, the entry was small but well represented in good quality, a breed that could do a day’s work. The temperament was wonderful with many enjoying their day out. Thank you all.

PGD (1) 1 Hardy Amhard Lightening Flash, this young dog was well constructed, in great condition, strength in jaw, balanced masculine head, scissor bite, dark expressive eyes, good depth of chest, good length of rib to loin but he was reluctant to walk around the ring.

LD (5)1 Hanninigton’s Boudivella Oscar another well presented dog in good condition, scissor bite, strength in head. dark eyes, deep chest, balanced rib to loin, strength in rear, moved well around the ring. RCC.

2 Hardy’s Amhard Justin Thyme, another strong dog, well balanced, pushed 1st for his place but just lost out in movement.

3 Hogburn’s Pajantick Razamataz.

OD (1)1 Hardy’s Amhard High Flyer this dog carries a lot of the good points in the breed, he took the ring as his place, strong scissor bite, great expressive eyes showing he was enjoying his day, strength in head, good front, balanced rib to loin, strong rear giving drive, well balanced dog who could do a day’s work, DCC & BOB.

PB (1)1 Hannington’s Boudivella Tegan young feminine bitch who enjoyed her day, moved well, lovely balanced head with expressive eyes, scissor bite, neat front, balanced rib to loin, good rear, presented well BP.

JB (1)1 Alstead’s Sigrid Helga At Pantcottage another feminine bitch who took my eye, presented in good condition, strong scissor bite, balanced head, lovely expression in dark eyes, neat front, good rib to loin ratio, muscular rear giving drive covering the ring well. BCC.

LB (3)1 Hannington’s Romainville Uptown Girl feminine dark bitch with strong scissor bite, balanced head with good expression in eyes, neat front, balanced rib to loin, muscular rear giving drive, moved well. RCC.

2 Hardy’s Amhard Indy Kate another feminine bitch who challenged well, but not as settled as 1st, strong scissor bite, good balance of head, neat front, good ratio of rib to loin, muscular rear.

3 George & Sullivan’s Romainville Jean Genie

Judge-Moira Barrass

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WINDSOR 2017

My thanks to the exhibitors for their entries and all the dogs had lovely temperaments.

J (1) 1. Hannington’s Boudivella Tegan. Blue bitch 10 months old. Nice size & very feminine. She has a good head with width of skull, good length, good stop & nice dark eye. Muscular neck, good width of chest, nice spring of ribs with a good length of body. Well made hindquarters, just needs to stregthen in hind movement. Good coat for her age, happy temperament. BB & BP.

PG (2) 1. Tobijanski’s Romanville Becks Blue For Zippor. Blue boy with a good width to his skull, good length of foreface, definate stop & lovely dark eye. Muscular neck, good shoulders & broad chest. Nice length of body with a good topline, low to ground & has plenty of spring to his ribs. Strongly made hindquarters which he knows how to use. Could have a harsher coat, showed well. RBD.

2. James & O’Brien’s Amhard Jessie Jay. Wheaten bitch. Broad in skull, dark eye & well placed ears. Rather over muscled in shoulder. Good spring of rib & depth of body. Well made behind & moved well, in good coat. RBB.

O (2,1) 1. Hannington’s Boudivella Oscar. Wheaten boy. Masculine throughout, good head with width of skull, well defined stop, dark eye & a strong well filled foreface. Broad chest, good shoulders, good length to his body with a good spring of rib & low to ground. Well made hindquarters & correct tail carriage. Moved well both ways, showed well, in a quality double coat, short but harsh top coat. Kept his level topline on the move. BOB

David Winsley (Judge)