2010 Critiques

RRCWA Championship Show Critiques - 2010
Mr Eddie Patterson (Ireland) [ROCKSHAM]

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Baby Puppy Dog 1st & Opposite Baby in Show Drumrigel Against All Odds S: Covaines Redistedibear D: Ch Drumrigel Fair Maiden O: T Brooker B: T Brooker	A young hound of just 5 months. At this stage of development head of correct proportions, with nice eye, tends to fly ears at this stage. Both front and rear angulations good. Of good ribbing but would prefer slightly more length of loin. Presented in good condition. Misbehaved on the move but showed correct when settled. (Promising)
Junior Dog 1st & Opposite Junior in Show Huntingridge on Safari in Kenya (AI) S: Swd Ch Djungelkattens Superridged Sauvage (SWE) D: Ch Huntingridge On Safari O: BB & DJ Clunn B: D L Brennan	9 mths: Youngster who is well up to size for his age. Correct head proportions, lovely reach of neck into good shoulders. Of good ribbing and loin but would prefer slightly more overall substance, that said a nice young hound who should have a good future. Tends to move slightly wide behind but correct to front. Should settle with maturity. (Excellent)
Intermediate Dog 1st & Res Dog CC & Opposite Intermediate in Show, Best Headed Dog, Best Ridge in Show Veldthund Sanson S: Ch Hodarafiki Sinbad D: Sanyati Persephone O: T Pinfold & M Lopez B: C & T Stone	2 & ½ yrs: Very nice young hound who is just reaching maturity. Shown in good fit condition. Correct head proportions, with very nice eye, would prefer slightly less stop. Strong in neck, into nice lay of shoulder. Very nice depth of chest, of good ribbing and loin. Both front and rear angulations good. Moved exceptionally well when put on the correct pace. (Excellent)
2nd & Best Gaited in Show Ch Usakose Goodhevens Above S: Am Ch Rajataru Sir Seren Duley (Imp USA) D: Ch Usakose Secret Kiss O: J P Hill B: Usakose Kennels	2yrs & 8mths: Another very nice young hound. Slightly heavier than 1. Of good head proportions. Strong neck, but skin slightly loose in throat. Of good depth of chest with good ribbing and very good length of loin. Correct front angulation, would prefer slightly more turn of stifle at rear. Again moved well when settled on correct pace. (Excellent)
State Bred Dog 1st & State Bred in Show Ch Tyandroma Saris Diesel S: Ch Avonrhodes Mr Turbochrgd D: Tyandroma Nalas Bizet O: T Nugent B: Tyandroma Kennels	2 & ½ yrs: Substantial type hound of very good bone. Correct head proportions with nice eye. Strong neck into good shoulder. Front and rear angulations good. Of good ribbing and nice length of loin. Correct depth of chest. Moved ok but tends to be loose in front but with excellent rear drive. (Very Good)
2nd Santasi Azizi S: Ch Mopane Mamo Indodana D: Ch Santasi Ahlula O: S Taylor B: S Taylor	4 & ½ yrs: As 1 strong type hound of good bone. Correct head with correct proportions, would prefer slightly less stop. Strong neck into very good shoulder. Front angulation good but could do with slightly more upper arm. Correct in rear which provides his excellent drive. Very good in ribbing with very nice length of loin and depth of chest. Unsettled on move and as 1 tends to show loose in front. (Very Good)
3rd Ch Koninklik Grootyshond CCD S: Ch Macumazahn Tragically Hip ET D: Ch Koninklik Smaraggroen O: P & Mrs S De Jong B: M & L Walker	9yrs: Heavier type hound but in good condition. Correct head proportions but would prefer stronger under jaw. Strong neck into good lay of shoulder. Good forechest, slightly short in upper arm. Short coupled hound but of good length of ribbing. Good rear angulation. Moved well. (Very Good)
Australian Bred Dog 1st & Opposite Australian Bred in Show Ch Usakose Ive Got The Edge S: Ch Isilwane Quidditch D: Ch Usakose Success Bydesign O: P & E Case B: Usakose Kennels	5yrs: Lighter type hound. Head proportions ok would like slightly more depth of skull. Good neck into correct shoulder. Good forechest, nice ribbing balanced with good loin. Rear angulation good. Moved ok but tends to come close behind and could be more positive in front. I liked the overall shape of this boy but for me he just lacks in overall substance. (Very Good)
2nd & Best Veteran in Show Ch Lalapanzi Veldt King (AI) CCD HTM.S DWDF.S S: Ch Mzilakazi Veldt Storm D: Lalapanzi Mfumos Insaba O: W Monks B: C Nicholls	7yrs: Another heavier type hound. Correct head proportions, Ear carriage slightly low. Neck ok. Front angulation good but heavy over shoulder. Good forechest with nice ribbing. Slightly short in loin which makes him drop off to quick behind. Rear angulation good. Moved ok but tends to be wide behind. (Very Good)
Open Dog 1st & Best in Show Ch Kushika African Triumph ET S: Dual Ch (T) Gr Ch Bartess Wild Triumph TSD ET D: Ch Starridge African Dream ET (AI) O: Kushika Kennels B: Kushika Kennels	4 & ½ yrs: Perfectly balanced correct hound shown in hard fit condition. Correct in head proportions with a lovely eye. Strong neck into very good front. Of good ribbing with correct balance of loin. Good strong hind quarters which gives him the best of drive. Nice reach in front. A top quality hound. (Excellent)
2nd Ch Skiska Ginger Harbinger S: Grd Ch Kinshasa Special K D: Ch Skiska Go Figure O: K Werner B: L Lewis	4yrs: Another quality hound shown in good condition. Good head proportions with lovely eye would prefer slightly less stop. Good neck into very good shoulder. Overall front ok but would like more upper arm. Of very nice ribbing and loin. Correct hind quarters. Overall moved well but would like more reach in front. (Excellent)
3rd Covaines Redistedibear S: Rekaylahn Kwa Red at Ujamaa (Imp UK) D: Covaines Tawel Henna O: T Brooker B: C & L Churton	3yrs: A hound that stands very tall on the leg. Of good head proportions with very nice eye. Good neck into good shoulder. Forechest and front angulation ok. Good length of ribbing, but could be slightly deeper to elbows, good loin. Rear angulation ok would like more turn of stifle. On the move tends to be loose in front and comes close behind. (Very Good)
Ch Ujamaa Mufasa S: US Ch & Ch Camelot’s Code Red D: Ujamaa Bambra O: M & J Benson-Lidholm B: Ujamaa Kennels	6yrs: Good head proportions, Good eye, would prefer slightly less stop. Strong neck into good shoulder. Slightly short in upper arm and front construction set to fare forward. Nice depth of chest with good ribbing and loin. Rear angulation ok would like more turn of stifle. Moved ok but unsettled. (Very Good)
Baby Puppy Bitch 1st & Best Baby in Show, Best Headed in Show Kagraridge Zurhi S: Veldthund Sanson D: Santasi Furaha O: K Miles B: K Miles	3mts: At this very young age has everything you would want at this stage. Correct head and eye. Of good body proportions, with plenty of knuckling etc for future development. In playful mood on the move which is nice to see. At a very early stage but should be one to watch in the future. (Very Promising)
Puppy Bitch 1st & Res Bitch CC, Best Puppy in Show Kushika Tenyere Tempest S: Ch Lionsbane Hes The Boss D: Ch Kushika Desert Orchid ET O: Kushika Kennels B: Kushika Kennels	11mths: Very nice youngster of correct head proportions with lovely eye. Good neck into correct shoulder. Very good infill of chest, good front and rear construction. Of good ribbing and loin. Moved slightly loose due to lack of maturity but this is and should be expected for age. That said has the correct reach and drive required. I have no doubt that this hound, with maturity; will win at the highest level in the future. (Very Promising)
2nd Ngoma Harvest Moon S: ChUjamaa Mufasa D: Ch Ujamaa Muse O: M Robins B: K & S Kandiah	10mths: Another pleasing young bitch. Good head proportions with nice eye. Good neck into good shoulder. Lovely infill and depth of chest. Excellent ribbing and loin. Front angulation good, on rear would prefer slightly more turn of stifle. As with 1 showed loose on move but for the same reasons. Again another with a great future. (Very Promising)
3rd Tannu Cutie Bear S: Covaines Redistedibear D: Tyandroma Nalas Bizet O: T Nugent B: T Nugent	9mths: Slightly finer in body type to 1 & 2 and not as advanced in maturity. Good head proportions, with good eye, slightly weak in under jaw, but still developing. Good neck into good shoulders. Good front construction, with lovely length of ribbing and loin. Rear angulation ok but would prefer more turn of stifle. Moved well, again showing loose as expected. (Promising)
Veldtkammer Lady in Red S: Veldtkammer Mega Hassle D: Hespa Highasa Kite at Veldtkammer O: PB & EM Case B: SL & M Parkes	9mths: Youngster of good substance. Good head proportions, slightly fine in muzzle. Good neck into good shoulder. Front angulation good but set to far forward giving a narrow forechest. Of good ribbing and loin. Lovely rear angulation which gave good drive on the move. Very unsure when being gone over and unsettled on the move. (Promising)
Junior Bitch 1st & Best Junior in Show Chilolo Mi Shaken Not Stirred S: Ch Macumazahn Tragically Hip ET D: Gr Ch Chilolo RH Mint Julep O: S Taylor B: RN Green	11mths: Lovely feminine type bitch. Good head proportions with good eye. Strong neck into good shoulders. Nice infill of chest with good front and rear angulations. Of good ribbing and loin. Shown in good condition. Moved well when settled. (Excellent)
2nd & Best Gaited Bitch Ngoma Blue Moon S: Ch Ujamaa Mufasa D: Ch Ujamaa Muse O: K & S Kandiah B: K & S Kandiah	10mths: Correct head proportions with nice dark eye. Slightly weak in under jaw. Good neck into good shoulders. Good front angulation but set to far forward. Lovely length and shape of ribbing with good loin. Rear angulation ok would prefer slightly more turn of stifle. Very unsettled on move and being gone over. (Very Good)
Intermediate Bitch 1st & R/U Best in Show & Best Intermediate in Show Ch Kushika Secret Bid S: Ch Riginal SV Gunavagoodtime (AI) D: Ch Kushika Irish Cream ET O: A Edwards/D Stratton B: Kushika Kennels	2 yrs: Young bitch of the highest quality. Strong in all aspects but still feminine. Correct head proportions with very nice eye. Strong neck into very good shoulder, with nice infill of chest. Front and rear angulations good. Of good ribbing with the correct depth, coupled with strong loin. Could not fault this hound on the move as she covers ground with reach and drive with the utmost ease. (Excellent)
2nd Mopane Uba Nyala S: Ch Mopane Mamo Indodana (AI) D: Mopane Qondo Kanzi O: F & A Wordsworth B: F & A Wordsworth	2yrs & 10mths: Another quality young hound. Slightly smaller than 1 but again strong but feminine. Correct head proportions, would prefer slightly darker eye which would better complement her rich red coat. Strong neck into good shoulder. Front and rear angulations good. Very nice length and shape of ribbing with good loin. Stands slightly bum high but corrects herself when on the move. Moved well again covering ground with purpose. (Excellent)
3rd Tannu Jagger Jade S: Ch Ujamaa Mufasa D: Tyandroma Nalas Bizet O: T Nugent B: T Nugent	10mths: Correct in head proportions with good eye. Strong neck into good shoulder. Front construction good but set slightly forward. Good ribbing and loin. Rear angulation ok would prefer more turn of stifle. Another who stands bum high, top line dipping towards the shoulders. Again leveled on the move. (Very Good)
Ch Santasi Lerato S: Ch Santasi Inja D: Ch Santasi Karamu O: S Taylor B: S Taylor	2yrs: Heavier type hound. Correct in head proportions with good eye. Slightly low set ears. Good Neck into good shoulder. Good forechest, slightly upright in upper arm. Of very good ribbing, both in shape and depth, coupled with a strong loin. At rear would prefer more turn of stifle. Moved ok, true coming and going. (Very Good)
Tyandroma PJ Marsali S: Tyandroma Drams Jim Beam D: Ch Rebelridge All That Jazz O: Banks/Brooker B: Tyandroma Kennels	9mths: Strong substantial type hound. Correct head proportions with correct eye for liver nose. Good neck into good shoulder. Front assembly set slightly forward. Good length of ribbing and strong loin. Good rear angulation. Moved well. Very unsettled and unsure being gone over which let her down. (Very Good)
Bowbridge Mfumos Zawadi S: Ch Marsabit Mfumo D: Ch Bowbridge Gosh Im Cool O: M & J Benson-Lidholm B: M & J Benson-Lidholm	8mths: Of correct head proportions with good eye. Good neck into lovely lay of shoulder. Slightly short in upper arm with front assembly set slightly forward which gives narrowness to forechest. Of very good length and shape of ribbing with strong loin. Rear angulation ok would prefer more turn of stifle. Moved ok, tends to come close in front. Very unsure being gone over. (Very Good)
State Bred Bitch 1st & Best State Bred in Show Ch Santasi Mashama S: Ch Mopane Mamo Indodana D: Ch Santasi Karamu O: S Taylor B: S Taylor	3 & ½yrs: Strong but feminine type hound. Correct in head proportions with nice eye. Good neck into very good shoulders with correct front angulations. Good length and depth of ribbing coupled with strong loin. Rear angulation correct with lovely turn of stifle. Moved well covering ground well. Considered in final line-up. (Excellent)
2nd Ch Santasi Mwai S: Ch Mopane Mamo Indodana D: Ch Santasi Karamu O: S Taylor B: S Taylor	3 & ½yrs: Heavier shorter coupled than 1. Correct head proportions, good eye. Good neck slightly throaty. Front and rear angulation good. Heavy over rib but of correct shape and length with good depth. Slightly short coupled. Moved well, tends to show loose in front. (Very Good)
3rd Santasi Furaha S: Ch Santasi Inja D: Ch Santasi Karamu O: K Miles B: S Taylor	2 & ½yrs: Similar in type to 2. Lovely feminine head in correct proportions with nice eye. Good neck into slightly loaded shoulders. Front angulation good with nice forechest. Heavy over rib but of correct shape and length. Would prefer more length and definition of loin. Rear angulation ok but lacks in turn of stifle which hindered rear movement. Tends to move loose in front. (Very Good)
Lalapanzi Boscas Melody S: Ch Lalapanzi Veldt King CCD HTM.S DWDF.S D: Lalapanzi Caru Cassandra O: C Nicholls B: C Nicholls	5yrs: Hound of correct size. Good head in correct proportions. Ears carried slightly low. Good neck into good shoulder with correct front angulation but set to far forward which gives a narrow forechest. Of lovely ribbing and correct strong coupling. Good rear angulation with correct turn of stifle. Overall a nice hound who showed lovely in profile but badly spoilt by front when viewed coming and going as she pushes out at the elbows. (Very Good)
Australian Bred Bitch 1st & Best Australian Bred in Show Ch Kushika Tirari Emerald TDX ET S: Kipsigis Zibuka CD D: Ch Kushika Desert Orchid ET O: Kushika Kennels B: Kushika Kennels	2yrs & 11mths: Quality hound well up in size. Correct head proportions, slightly strong but remains feminine. Strong neck into very good shoulder. Good forechest. Front and rear angulation good. Correct in ribbing and loin. Shown in hard fit condition. Another who was effortless in covering ground. Strong contender for top honours on day (Excellent)
Open Bitch 1st & Opposite Open in Show & Best Ridged Bitch Ch Kushika Tirari Sapphire ET S: Kipsigis Zibuka CD D: Ch Kushika Desert Orchid ET O: Kushika Kennels B: Kushika Kennels	2yrs 11mths: Another quality hound from this kennel. Strong in appearance and well up to size but remains feminine. Correct in head proportions. Strong neck into good shoulder with correct front and rear angulation. Good ribbing, would prefer slightly more depth. Coupled with correct strong loin. Shown in hard fit condition. Moved well covering ground with ease. Another considered for top honours (Excellent)
2nd Ch Ujamaa Muse S: Rekaylahn Kwa Red at Ujamaa (Imp UK) D: Ujamaa Makybe Diva O: K & S Kandiah B: Ujamaa Kennels	3 ½ yrs: Lovely feminine hound. Correct in head proportions with nice eye. Good neck into strong shoulder. Front and rear angulations correct. Of good shape length and depth of ribbing, with strong loin. Moved well. Only just lost out to 1. (Excellent)
3rd Ch Marulal Chaya Gypsy S: Ch Mopane Mamo Indodana D: Santasi Ahluka O: S Gale B: B Barker & S Gale	6½ yrs: A lovely matured bitch shown in slightly heavy condition. Nice feminine head of correct proportions. Strong neck into lovely lay of shoulder. Front and rear angulation good. Good shape and depth of ribbing. Loin ok would prefer slightly more length. Overall a very sound and steady bitch that moved well. (Excellent)
Best Brown Nosed in Show Ch Rebelridge All That Jazz S: Ch Chilolo Copper Bandit D: Drumrigel Wildhoney O: M Banks & T Brooker B: M Banks & T Brooker	5yrs: Lovely liver nosed bitch that did not make things easy for her handler. Good head of correct proportions and correct eye to nose colour. Strong neck into lovely lay of shoulder. Good shape, length and depth of ribbing with nice coupling. Front and rear angulation good. Moved well when she settled. Really liked this hound, unfortunate she did not cooperate when been gone over, pity as she may have gone higher. (Excellent)
Ch Santasi Subatha S: Ch Mopane Mamo Indodana D: Ch Santasi Ahlula O: S Taylor B: S Taylor	4½ yrs: Very sound bitch that is well up to size, shown in good condition. Of correct head proportion but very dark on muzzle continuing over eyes. Good neck into lovely lay of shoulder. Front angulation ok would prefer slightly more upper arm. Of very good ribbing and loin. Very good rear angulation. Moved well. (Excellent)