YORKSHIRE AFGHAN HOUND SOCIETY CH. SHOW – DOGS
The Yorkshire Afghan Hound Society’s 21st Championship Show held at Carlton Towers on Sept 20th was one of the most enjoyable I have ever judged and my sincere thanks must go to my stewards who enabled my day to run so smoothly, and my admiration to the officers and committee who carried through this superbly organized weekend. It would be difficult to find a more beautiful and dramatic setting for any show than the splendid background of Carlton Towers and the elegant white fencing of the rings.
Thank you so much to the exhibitors for their entries with such a consistently high standard. The quality was such that it was quite difficult at times to make my choice. Limit and Open classes were particularly exciting.
Presentation was excellent and it was lovely to see dogs standing without being "topped and tailed".One thing only caused me any real concern, that more dogs than I expected had short rib cages and long loins, thus providing less heart and lung room.
I enjoyed so much the interesting and varied presentation of the speakers from around the world on the day of the World Congress. It was both fascinating and instructive, so much thought and time had been given, and it was such a wonderful opportunity to renew contact with "Afghanites" from all over the world.
Best Wishes for the future to the Yorkshire Afghan Hound Society.
Daphne Gie
Veteran Dog 6 entries
Lovely class.
Stylish golden dog just beginning to show his age who moved very well. Well built and in lovely condition. Still holding a good level topline with a strong loin. Good head carriage when moving. 9 ½ years
Very dark brindle just beginning to go grey. Fantastic mover going well for his 9 ½ years. Nicely proportioned and I really liked his outlook. Difficult choice between these two.
An 8 ½ year old golden dog in excellent condition, who moved beautifully. Good head, lovely eyes. In gorgeous coat. Slightly longer cast than the two above.
Minor Puppy 6 entries
Very stylish little seven month old pale gold dog, already well developed. Beneath his lovely puppy whiskers he had a very pleasing foreface and eyes. Nicely proportioned and balanced throughout. Pleasing width at chest. Moved very well. Best Puppy.
2 Oag’s CHINZAES PRIDE N PREDJUDICE
Slightly temperamental little 7 month old black, Refined head on well proportioned neck, good front and body, nice angulation to hind legs, held curved tail well and moved freely.
3. Coates-Waite KHAMIS VAVA VOOM AT KULUTE
Another super little woolly fellow aged 7 months. Beautifully built with good shoulders and body. Nice head and expression, stood foursquare.
Puppy 11 entries
Most attractive 9 month old cream puppy, very beautifully presented. Pleasing head with strong jaw, nice neck and shoulders, deep body, moved firmly and directly on large feet. Made quite a picture.
10 month old red gold. Attractive head with nice shape to eyes, roman nose, and strong jaw. Slightly shorter in neck than one. Strong quarters, moved steadily, good paws.
When he had his feet on the ground this 10 month old dog was really lovely but it didn’t happen very often! Very nicely made dog with a lovely topline and fall away. Pleasing strength to body and quarters. Useful Afghan dog head and strong neck. Sometimes showed he could move very directly. I liked him a lot.
JUNIOR DOG 13 entries
Really interesting, enjoyable class. Some excellent dogs.
Most attractive self masked rich red. He was balanced fore and aft with no over angulation. Well formed head, good reach t o neck, nice forequarters with strong prosternum. Very fierce autocratic expression. Moved very well but made his handler work hard.
Black masked golden with very well chiseled head, almond eye, nicely balanced neck. Pleasing body with deep rib cage and short loin. Rather more angulation in stifle . Another pleasing mover.
Very nice black and cream. His owner fell badly in the ring but he recovered himself well which speaks for his equable temperament. Very refined foreface, slightly less masculine. Very good body and angulated quarters. Nice feet. Attractive showy dog.
SPECIAL YEARLING 6 entries
Beautiful quality class where exhibits could be rearranged many times.
Stylish nicely proportioned black, delicately modeled head, great occiput, good front, deep body and short loin, steady firm angulation, stood four square on large feet. Moved extremely well.
Pleasing golden hound, slightly longer cast, lovely front and shoulders , level well muscled top line, strong well made hindquarters and super haunch bones. Moved extremely well, beautifully handled.
Strong well bodied dog very firm loin and croup. Super prosternum and well made front. Good head, small well shaped eyes. Stood foresquare on good feet. Still youthful in outlook and didn’t make enough use of head in movement.
NOVICE 8 entries
Real hound. Brindle. Balanced head, aloof expression. Strongly boned throughout. Firm level topline, useful angles fore and aft, strong sweep to hind quarters. Moved directly
3. Hodge SABOUSH RAZZAK
GRADUATE DOG 9 entries
Strong, well proportioned black/cream dog , lovely mover. Pleasing head. Good proportion from well placed shoulder through deep rib cage, strong loin, nicely angled fallaway. Very pleasing dog.
Black , pleasing head, slightly lighter eye. Lovely body, good rib & prosternum, level topline, good quarters & feet , moved firmly.
Black/cream. Again very similar and close in placing and quality. Pleasing proportion to head and body. Nice width at front. Moved extremely well.
POST GRADUATE 9 entries
Really difficult choice between 1 and 2.
Golden , beautiful head and eyes, good proportion to neck. Fierce expression. Well laid shoulder, great strength to body and quarters, with good curve to hindquarters. Flowing outline. Lovely dog.
Another magnificent dog, black/cream, beautifully built, nicely angled shoulder, strong body, free mover. Lovely hindquarters with no over angulation. Beautiful head, slightly less fierce than above.
Very sound black and cream with strong build, good depth to body and firm angulation. Lovely feet. Well made throughout.
MID LIMIT 18 entries
Nicely proportioned golden, very smooth, happy performer. Lovely head and expression, held on strong neck. Nice well proportioned body, strong curve to quarters and well laid shoulders. Moved very freely.
Gorgeous deep red with dark mask, absolutely glowed. Lovely head held proudly, very practical in outline, prominent haunch bones, nice hindquarters, and strong feet. Moved freely.
Very well built dog with strength throughout his body. Nicely proportioned head with lovely eye and expression. Well made body, balanced angulation. Steady, firm mover.
LIMIT DOG 18 entries
1. Bunney’s SASHKAN GOLD DHUST AT ZADAL J.W.
Lovely black masked deep gold. Lovely proportion throughout. Beautiful head and expression, excellent front assembly, strong rib cage and loin, prominent hip bones and excellent fall away. Strong curve to hind quarters. Very sound in his stance, moved soundly. This dog could hunt. CC. and B.O.B.
Very pleasing brindle. Attractive head, nice neck, lovely topline and strong body. Balanced throughout. Feet well placed when standing and moved extremely well but raised tail a little bit more than above.
Beautiful smoky blue. Attractive head with level gaze. Nice body with no over angulation, stood firmly, moved freely. Well presented.
OPEN DOG 16 entries
Stylish brindle. Lovely croup and tail set, pleasing angulation.Super body. Balanced nicely throughout and moved extremely well. Res. C.C.
Beautifully handled and presented pale golden. Balanced masculine head, excellent jaw. Well proportioned dog, moved well, slightly higher tail set.
Gold dog with elegant head. Very firm throughout, carried tail well moving and standing. Lovely sweep to hindquarters. Balanced both standing and moving.
Daphne Gie