YORKSHIRE AFGHAN HOUND SOCIETY 7^th JANUARY 2012

I was delighted to be asked to judge the society Open show and was not disappointed with the quality of the dogs present. There was a friendly atmosphere in the venue and it was good to hear applause after the placings of the class, this seems a rarity these days.

MPD 4

1. Virgo’s SUMAHARI TIGER WUDZ, good make & shape , well bodied, pleasing topline which he held well on the move, good tail carriage. BPD

2. Gardner’s SUMAHARI SWING MASTER FOR DANWISH , moved well in profile , just lost out to 1^st on front construction

3. Allen/Medlam SUMAHARI TAYLOR MADE FOR SAZAU

PD 2

1. Virgo’s SUMAHARI TIGER WUDZ

2. Gardner’s SUMAHARI SWING MASTER FOR DANWISH

GD 4 (1ab)

1. Bloor’s PASHTARI THE GAMEKEEPER, liked the way he was constructed & how he used that on the move. Sound to & fro with good profile when he got his tail up. RBD

2. Kidd’s KARANDIKAR SEA OF STARS, super profile mover, just preferred head on 1

LD 5 (1ab)

1. Roper/Moore’s ASHAHNI ANIQ AT JULAM, well muscled quarters, with balance all through, gave me the springy gait when moving in typical Afghan action. BD

2. Winters’ ASHAHNI AZZAM WITH TOKANDO JW, litter brother to winner, I just preferred length of leg of 1^st

3. Vowles’ AZMARI BLACK DIAMOND

MPB 3

1. Moore’s CLOUDSIDE BLACK EMPRESS, lovely head on good length of neck, a well laid shoulder & good elbow placement complemented rear angles.

2. Lancashire’s SUMAHARI CAROLINA CHERRY BY DRISHAUN, not yet got her act together when moving in profile

3. Brooks/Smith/Wisniewski’s BONDOR CHAKA KHANUM

PB 2

1. Moore’s CLOUDSIDE FLASHDANCE AT BENATONE, one very pretty lady showing off her well constructed frame with the ease in how she moved. RBB, BPB & BPIS

2. Lancashire’s SUMAHARI CAROLINA CHERRY BY DRISHAUN

GB 3

1. Bloor’s PASHTARI LADY CHATTERLEY, she was well presented with correct coat. A good depth of chest & straight front legs helped her to win this class.

2. Howard/Traversari/Greenwood’s ALTSIDE PARTY FROCK ON ASIAN SKIES, she has a lovely head & expression.

3. Coombes’ GILARI DEVIL WOMAN

PGB 2 (1ab)

1. Coombes’ GILARI DEVIL WOMAN, I would have liked more body mass for frame.

LB 3 (1ab)

1. Roper/Moore’s AZMARI BLACK ONYX AT TEMENSHU, moved beautifully in profile, really showing off the typical Afghan gait.

2. Vowles’ AZMARI OPAL MIST, well bodied & presented, her gait was not just as springy as winner.

OB 2

1. Howard/Traversari/Greenwood’s CH ALTSIDE BLU FOR YOU UNDER ASIAN SKIES, she presented a balance picture of beauty & power. Her forequaters were well angulated with a good depth of chest, good bend of stifle & short hocks enabled her to gait in the action required. BB & BIS

2. Metcalfe’s CH CUBANBA NORTHERN STAR JW, another worthy CH who is well constructed to the rear. She was presented in flowing coat.

Judge

Editha Newton