Yorkshire Afghan Hound Society Open Show 4th January 2014,

Grenoside Community Association Centre, Sheffield.

Judge : Dr Kimberley Mackenzie (Eilthir)

 

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the YAHS committee for inviting me to judge at their show and showing such warm Yorkshire hospitality.  I also want to thank the exhibitors for turning out on a cold January morning to come to the show.  Together you made my first breed club judging appointment a joy and a lovely memorable experience.

I was really impressed with the quality of the exhibits at the show.  The coats were presented to a high standard and the dogs were all well muscled which was excellent considering the weather has been truly terrible of late.  I placed a great emphasis on the movements of the dogs so apologies to the handlers if you felt I ran you all too much.  Thank you again for a super day.

 

Results:

  1. Veteran Dog or Bitch (1/3)

1.  Birkhall Mark, 9yo., Black & Tan, Male.  Strong masculine expression with nice overall outline, moved well and with purpose. 

 

  1. Minor Puppy Dog (1/1)
    1. Garamond Cloudberry for Tokando, 7 months, Black & Tan.  Good outline with level topline and ring tail.  Nice expression.  Moved well. 

 

  1. Puppy Dog (4/5)
    1. Maringo Wicked Games with Bichoux, 11 months, Black/Tan/Cream.  Really nice puppy.  Strong outline with excellent masculine expression.  Good length of neck, level topline and ring tail. I was very impressed with this youngster’s movement, BPD. 
    2. Sumahari Blitz Attack, 10 months, Black & Cream.  Nice overall outline with good expression and level topline.  Moved well. 
    3. Calamus Orient Express (imp)
    4. Istani Breaking Every Code

 

  1. Junior Dog (6/6)
    1. Maringo Wicked Games with Bichoux.  As above.
    2. Pahlevi Da Vinci at Lazakhan, 18 months, Black & Cream.  More compact male with good overall outline and nice expression.  Good length of neck.  Moved well. 
    3. Hubshe Hoori
    4. Asianskies Claret ‘N’ Blu
    5. Alouann Shimmer N Shine

 

  1. Yearling Dog (3/3)
    1. Gezancol Willy Nilly at Bichoux, 21 months, Black & Cream.  Good outline with level topline.  Nice expression.  Moved well with good reach. 
    2. Pahlevi Da Vinci at Lazakhan.  As above. 
    3. Alouann Shimmer N Shine

 

  1. Maiden Dog (2/2)
    1. Calamus Orient Express (imp), 9 months, Black & Tan & Cream.  Nice overall outline with level topline and ring tail.  Nice expression with striking facial markings.  Moved well with good reach. 
    2. Alouann Mr High N Mighty at Grenowood, 12 months, Cream.  Good overall impression with balanced outline and nice expression.  Moved well. 

 

  1. Novice Dog (4/4)
    1. Maringo Wicked Games at Bichoux, As above. 
    2. Calamus Orient Express (imp), As above.
    3. Sitana Ram Kasam
    4. Alouann Mr High N Mighty at Grenowood

 

  1. Graduate Dog (2/2)
    1. Pashtari The Priest Of Love, 4yo., Black Masked Gold.  Nice strong outline with level topline and ring tail. Good masculine expression and muscle tone.  Moved well with good reach.
    2. Javidan Kiss The Sky Over Tarakhi, 2yo., Black Masked Gold.  Good outline with level topline and nice expression.  Moved well. 

 

  1. Post Graduate Dog (2/2)
    1. Pashtari Prussian Officer, 4yo., Black Masked Gold.  Strong outline with nice expression.  Level topline and ring tail.  Moved well with good reach. 
    2. Karandikar Sea Of Stars, 4yo., Black & Cream.  Nice overall outline with good expression and level topline.  Moved well. 

 

  1. Limit Dog (2/2)
    1. Pashtari The Gamekeeper, 4yo., Black Masked Gold.  Impressive strong outline with level topline and ring tail.  Excellent masculine expression.  Moved with real purpose and drive.  There was a lot to like about this boy, BD & BIS. 
    2. Karandikar Moon Dancer JW, 4 yo., Black & Tan.  Nice overall outline with good expression and level topline and good length of neck.  Moved well. 

 

  1. Open Dog (1/1)
    1. Azmari Black Diamond, 6 yo., Black & Tan.  Another impressive dog with a strong outline.  Topline level and ring tail.  Lovely masculine expression.  Well muscled and moved with purpose and drive. RBD & RBIS. 

 

  1. Minor Puppy Bitch (1/1)
    1. Garamond Juniperberry Saxonmill, 7 months, Black & Tan.  Super puppy with a lovely outline and feminine expression.  Topline level and ring tail.  Well muscled with excellent movement.  I was really impressed by this little one, BBP & BPIS. 

 


  1. Puppy Bitch (4/4)
    1. Garamond Juniperberry Saxonmill, As Above. 
    2. Maringo Rumour Has It at Bichoux, 11 months, Black & Tan.  Another really nice puppy.  Good overall impression with good outline.  Level topline, ring tail, feminine expression.  Moved well. 
    3. Sumahari Raven For Sazau
    4. Sumahari Dixie Cups

 

  1. Junior Bitch (4/5)
    1. Drishaun Ain’t Misbehavin at Javidan, 17 months, Black Masked Gold.  Nice outline with level topline and ring tail.  Nice feminine expression.  Moved well with good reach. 
    2. Asianskies Lady In Blu, 13 months, Blue Brindle.  Good overall impression.  Nice expression and level topline.  Moved well. 
    3. Drishaun It Ain’t Over
    4. Sumahari Raven For Sazau

 

  1. Yearling Bitch (4/4)
    1. Gezancol Topsy Turvy, 2yo., Black & Tan & Cream.  Nice overall impression with elegant outline and expression.  Striking facial markings.  Level topline and ring tail.  Moved well. 
    2. Gezancol Smoke And Mirrors at Gothika, 2 yo., Black Masked Gold.  Nice feminine outline with good length of neck, level topline, ring tail, and nice expression.  Moved well. 
    3. Asianskies Lady In Blu
    4. Gezancol As If By Magic To Normarand

 

  1. Maiden Bitch (0)

 

  1. Novice Bitch (1/1)
    1. Maringo Rumour Has It At Bichoux, As Above. 

 

  1. Graduate Bitch (2/2)
    1. Khatira Briseis At Mickcals, 2yo., Black Masked Gold.  Nice outline with good length of neck and level topline.  Nice expression.  Moved well. 
    2. Gezancol As If By Magic To Normarand, 2 yo., Black Masked Gold.  Good overall impression with level topline and nice expression.  Moved well. 

 

  1. Post Graduate Bitch (2/2)
    1. Karandikar Moonlight N Roses of Amanrah, 4yo., Black & Tan.  Nice overall impression with feminine expression, good length of neck, level topline and ring tail.  Moved well with good reach. 
    2. Gilari Devil Woman, 4 yo., Black Masked Gold.  Nice outline with good length of neck, level topline and ring tail.  Moved well. 

 


  1. Limit Bitch (3/4)
    1. Karandikar My Serenade, 4 yo., Black & Tan.  Excellent overall impression with lovely feminine expression, good length of neck, level topline and ring tail.  Moved with excellent reach and drive.  Impressive bitch, BB & BOS. 
    2. Krishan Hatty And Me For Sazau, 3yo., Gold Brindle.  Nice overall impression with feminine expression, good length of neck, level topline and ring tail.  Moved well with good reach. 
    3. Cloudside Empress Octavia

 

  1. Open Bitch (2/3)
    1. Azmari Opal Mist, 6 yo., Black Masked Gold.  Lovely overall impression with feminine expression, good length of neck, level topline and ring tail.  Moved with excellent reach and drive.  Really nice bitch, RBB. 
    2. Pahlevi Bonnie Tyler, 4yo., Domino.  Good overall impression.  Nice expression and level topline.  Moved well with good reach. 

 

 

Best Dog                           Pashtari The Gamekeeper

Reserve Best Dog              Azmari Black Diamond

Best Puppy Dog                Maringo Wicked Games At Bichoux

 

Best Bitch                          Karandikar My Serenade

Reserve Best Bitch            Azmari Opal Mist

Best Puppy Bitch              Garamond Juniperberry Saxonmill

 

Best In Show                     Pashtari The Gamekeeper

Reserve Best In Show       Azmari Black Diamond

Best Opposite Sex             Karandikar My Serenade

Best Puppy In Show         Garamond Juniperberry Saxonmill

Best Veteran                      Birkhall Mark