The Italian Greyhound Club

Darlington Championship Show – Italian Greryhounds -  18 September 2011

Judge Mrs Lynn Webster (Pomlyn)

Thank you for a lovely entry, good entries in the top classes with quality exhibits making my decisions tough.

VETERAN DOG [3]

1^st & RDCC & Best Veteran RUTTER CH CHRISFORD HIGHLAND FLING - 7 yr fawn of ideal size, of good proportions in head, neck and overall balance, elegant and aloof, one who caught my eye immediately he came in the ring.  Took it all in his stride and moved out true.  In super condition.

2^nd STEARN GER CH TRESTEARN ZEUS 12 ½ yrs black of good type, deep in chest and good spring of rib, in good condition and moved ok.

3^RD MITCHELL GOSSTON SAPPHIRES DREAMER JW ShCM

MPD no entries

PUPPY DOG [2, 1 abs]

1^st & Best Puppy DOHERTY LITTLEBRITON DUSK TILL DAWN 11 mnth fawn/white, super temperament, long flat skull, ears placed well, elegant neck going into a graceful line from shoulder to tail, good spring of rib, so very outgoing taking the wet grass in his stride and moved with drive.

JUNIOR DOG [4]

1^st PLEDGE SHADEDMOON’S FIRST RAY OF SUN 17 mth fawn/white  with good mouth, large dark eye, neat ears well laid back, elegant in shape, straight front with slope of shoulders, in good condition moved well.

2^nd RUTTER CHRISFORD FORCED ENTRY, 16 mnth fawn/white with good mouth, dark eye, of graceful lines, good spring of rib, skin supple and fine, moved well.

3^rd DOHERTY Littlebriton Dusk till Dawn

POST GRADUATE DOG [2]

1^st HENSHALL GEMOILI MAKE A WISH fawn, 15 mnth a quality dog, lovely dark eye, elegant and graceful in shape and movement, good spring of rib, moves true.

2^nd LACEY & MASLEN FRANCOLE FAIRY ALBERT FOR IBISCO 13 mnth smaller fawn dog, needs to mature but in good condition, neat mover.

LIMIT DOG [2]

1^st RUTTER & ALLSOPP CHRISFORD BOGEY MAN, fawn, nearly 2 yrs  up to size dog with proud head carriage, elegant profile, moves with positivity, in lovely condition.

2^nd MELLIS LOUIS AMYBON red, nearly 4 yrs smaller dog, neat head and ears, would have liked a smoother arch over the loin, movement was erratic.

OPEN DOG [8,1abs]

1^st & DCC LOCKIE & SPENCER RILLOBY HEAD OVER HEELS, 5 ½ yrs and so was I, stunning fawn with white trim, beautifully marked, up to size but so refined, long flat skull, good mouth, nice eye, neat ears, neck set well into shoulders, elegant curves and graceful lines from shoulder to tail.  Well sprung ribs, deep chest, straight front legs and well bent hind legs on well knuckled hare feet.   High stepping but flowing through with drive from the rear, elevated.  In super condition.

2^nd TURNER & HENLEY TURNIGER STRONG GALE,  2 ½ yrs fawn quality dog with a good mouth, neat muzzle, skull and ears, well balanced proportions giving him elegance when he pulled himself together.  Movement true and covered the ground with drive. In super condition.

3^rd THOMPSON & LEE CH CHRISFORD NOSEY PARKER

VETERAN BITCH [2.1 ABS]

1^ST DOHERTY LITTLEBRITON RILLOBY MISS SAIGON blue 8 yrs, liked her expression, nice eye, elegant in shape and movement.

MPB no entries

PUPPY BITCH [3]

1^st AMSEL & RISHWORTH GILLOBY SITTING PRETTY, blue/white 10mths, super temperament, very outgoing, sweet expression, good spring of rib, legs and feet, more positivity of movement would finish the picture.

2^nd DOHERTY LITTLEBRITON CRIMSON KISS , fawn 11 mths long muzzle, flat skull, good mouth, elegant curves, depth of chest, spring of rib, straight legs and good bend of hind quarters, a little bit more table training needed but was positive on the ground.

3^rd THODAY & DUNNING ANJUSKAR IMMACOLATA

JUNIOR BITCH [7,1abs]

1^st & RBCC HENSHALL GEMOILI JOIE DE VIVRE fawn 15 mnth an easy class winner of super type, sweet expression, large dark eye, neat in head, ears, elegant lines, deep chest, spring of rib, straight front, well knuckled hare feet, length of loin to well bent hindquarters.  Movement a joy to watch, one who ought to make the high spots! Pleased to hear she was winner of RCC stakes!

2^nd KNIGHT AELARO VISION IN VELVET sable, 13 mnth  neat head and ears, good mouth, length of neck, graceful topline spring of rib, in lovely condition, moves well.

3^rd DOHERTY Littlebriton Crimson Kiss

POST GRADUATE BITCH [7]

1^ST MITCHELL GEMMEND LITTLE ECHO AT GOSSTON Red, 2 yrs loved her expression and her build, elegant and aloof, flowing lines, depth of chest set on good straight legs well knuckled hare feet, covered the ground with drive, a better head carriage would have enhanced her outline.

2^nd AMSEL & RISHWORTH ARTMEIS COVER GIRL rich fawn, 10 mths, sweet expression, length of muzzle neat head and ears, nicely curved topline which lengthened on the move, so covering the ground with drive, lovely condition, one to watch for the future.

3^rd CLEMENTS CHRISFORD FANTASTIC FAIRY

LIMIT BITCH [5,1abs]

1^st WARNES & SPENCER RILLOBY BLITHE SPIRIT fawn/white, 2 ½ yrs  very striking in markings, up to size but with elegance, great temperament, super expression, flowing lines, thoroughly enjoying her day out, moving with verve and wagging tail.

2^nd LISTER FLORITA TARANTELLA rich fawn, 2 ¼ yrs a quality bitch of super type, sweetest of expression, curvaceous, depth of chest, spring of rib, carries her shape when moving, needs to tighten her back movement.

3^rd RUTTER CHRISFORD SUCK IT AND SEE

OPEN BITCH [10, 2 abs]

1^st BCC & BOB LISTER FLORITA  TIPITINA rich fawn,2 ¼ yrs my notes say ticks all the boxes, beautiful feminine expression, good mouth, uses her ears when asked, elegant, aloof, positive high stepping front movement and drive from the rear.   She is the ideal size making a graceful shape stood and on the move, good spring of rib, length of loin Does everything her handler asks of her. Well deserved Group 2.

2^nd  TURNER & HENLEY TURNIGER GENTLE BREEZE litter sister to 2^nd in OD, very feminine quality bitch, in super condition, flowing lines, good spring of rib, lots to like about her and moved true.

3^rd WHEELER CHRISFORD DELICIOUS DAISY

Lynn Webster
Judge
25^th September 2011