BORDER UNION 18-06-2006

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Judge Ms Sylvia Evans

SHOW CRITIQUES

 I greatly enjoyed my day at Kelso, a pity that the rain  came forcing us to  vacate the excellent large outside ring & continue the bitch judging inside which I am sure affected the performance of several on the day.
Having previously voiced my concerns for the breed it was rewarding to find so many good hounds entered that appealed to MY eye &  were representative & typical, adhering to our breed standard. My faith is somewhat restored.
There was  depth of quality in a number of the senior classes, with graduate dog & bitch & post-grad & limit bitch being exceptional, this should auger well for our future....IF...breeders are sensible & look carefully, not only at the dogs they are planning to breed with but also in studying the background in pedigree analysis to perpetuate & retain the essential breed characteristics & conformation directed by our breed standard.
Imported & established UK breeding lines can & do gel IF a little more thought is put into such, some breeders have proven this & such was reflected in a number of my winners on the day.
If I may indulge in some personal observation, two significant breed characteristics caused me some concern, TAILS, including set & carriage  & UNDER JAWS, the breed standard is specific in regard to both. JAW punishing & strong.  The TAIL, set on low with a ring at the end.
I personally will accept both  the loose ring or a tight donut ring and in baby puppies tails can do some of the most strange things in some breeding lines up until 12 months of age. My thanks to those who came along & afforded me the opportunity of examining your precious hounds & I am sure that you ALL took the BEST ones HOME!
 
MINOR PUPPY DOG (5, 1 abs) All litter mates & sired by an old favourite  Khamis Poetic Justice who I was pleased to see here today making his retirement  appearance in competition, a lovely dog who has proven his worth as a stud dog.
 
1. KHAMIS MONSOON  Raw B/m cream , just on 6 months, pleasing head & expression; good front assembly, deep chest & well ribbed, obviously up  on his toes at  the rear at this stage; large feet, Although somewhat erratic in his movement, but interspersed showed short bursts of excellent ground cover & plenty of scope, very much a baby, think he will be like his dad. His  tail needs to tighten.
 
2. KHAMIS MEANT TO BE AT ZANJADAN. A real hairy baby this chap, in an overcoat two sizes too big for him, with a wealth of typical monkey whiskers,  a lovely head & expression under all that facial fuzz, silver brindle, smaller compact dog but same comments apply in regard to body conformation, albeit  shorter on the leg to his brother. More controlled in gait although moving a little wide at the rear, should  improve.
 
3. KHAMIS MR ZUBEDAR. A gold boy slightly longer in his body proportions at this stage, and looking somewhat raw against his brothers , but promising , again that lovely head & eye. Loose in movement as I might expect at this stage on his conformation
 
PUPPY DOG (5,2 abs)
 
1. DAMOSIL SAKARA GOLD OF JASCARAH 10mths gold, well balanced mature puppy with  good body substance  & coat bloom, nice depth to chest, length of leg & big feet, handled  well & showed a good  steady stride in  moving . Best puppy.
 
2. METWEWAND MOLEPOLE. Taller well bodied, heavily coated white/cream boy, a wealth of beautifully prepared silky coat; somewhat plainer in head to the winner today. At just 12 months, I feel he is beginning to go through the adolescent stage that these taller somewhat rangier boys can do, a bit legs & wings but he shows a good scope in movement once he got into his stride & decided that moving around a big ring was much more fun than just standing & getting bored with the hands on proceedings. Needs time to mature.
 
3. BIRKHALL ENIGMA. Raw leggy brindle, comments to above apply in regard to development.
 
JUNIOR DOG (5)

1. ARKENSTONE SARAH MUKHLIS. This classic youngster had  much appeal with his distinctive houndy profile & natural coat patterning with deep red saddle; good balanced head, strong jaw &     typical expression, real arrogance & proud in stance,& that indefinable Afghan presence. He carries his head well, excellent strong neck, good shoulder, balanced in outline. Moved with steady free flowing gait showing excellent drive & extension, a very typical, what some might term, “Old Fashioned” type hound who has obviously inherited many essential  and dominant characteristics of his dam’s line as I recall judging his G G-Dam ,Sophie  at Belfast  some years ago and I loved her, This boy is very much a specialist’s hound and may have limited appeal in today's show scene but I thought him lovely & of a type we must NEVER lose

2. DRISHAUN DAVANTE. A classic smaller compact red dog of excellent breed type & so typical of this kennel, good body condition, depth to chest well angulated front & rear. Not quite the scope in moving of the winner today but a dog who should mature well, his win in the next class gave him his JW I was told, well done.

3. MHASOUD BAROQUE. A very nice black/brindle presented a pleasing outline in profile, well made youngster overall & in good body & coat, Unfortunately this lad had suffered an accident with his tail prior to coming into the ring so was reluctant to raise it in action & his hind movement was subsequently affected but just an off day I am sure.

NOVICE DOG (3)

1. DRISHAUN DAVANTE.

2. KAZZLYN KOKO KAMPINO AT HUBBLEBUB. A nicely balanced youngster with definitive profile & coat patterning, he moved well.

3. METEWAND MOLEPOLE.

GRADUATE DOG. (11)  A really lovely class to judge, difficult hair splitting decisions, very little separated the final 5 placings.

1. FIROS TORAN AT ZADAL JW. A classic red dog of pleasing type, well balanced , lovely head; good neck & shoulder & front & rear angulation, just needs to tighten in front; deep chest good strong loin,, ring tail good set & carried well Has tremendous scope in moving once he  settles,  showing  lift & ground consuming coverage with minimal effort, His sire has certainly produced some  excellent stock. Considered in the challenge but still lacking in maturity but should continue to do well.

2. WHATS IT ALL ABOUT ALFIE AT LINGARZI. Another lovely red dog, so typical of the type that   always  appeals to me. Pleased in  head & typical expression lovely  beard; .good  head carriage ,well bodied, good balance in profile; moved with a stylish gait.

3. DRISHAUN DECLAN. Another typical Dwayne son, so very much like his sire this dog, of excellent breed type, good basic conformation overall & moved out  well.

POST-GRAD DOG (10)

1. AMUDARYA SHAFAYAT AT RUNNAS. A black/silver who immediately caught my eye for his balance in outline, wonderful exotic head & eye giving a superb expression. Pleased to find that he was as well made as he looked in profile once I got my hands beneath his thick silky black coat, with good body & muscle condition, Once he started to move he wanted to act up & was just too exuberant but once his handler got him under control & he got into a natural stride he moved with aplomb & again covered so much ground with minimal effort showing reach & drive from the rear. Very  promising.

2. THUJA ALL IN THE GAME JW (Imp NED) Another pleasing young imported dog who has justifiably done a lot of big winning with his free flowing gait & natural showmanship, He is well made overall & looked good stacked, was beautifully presented & handled well. My final decision was hair splitting & made on the fabulous eye shape & set of the winner today but two dogs who I am sure will swap about.

3. SUKESHI VILLAGE GOSSIP. A black masked gold, slightly finer, another beautifully constructed youngster but younger & still looking raw to above & needs to develop more in body which will come with his breeding line. Natural coat pattern. This dog displays tremendous style in moving ,should mature well.

LIMIT DOG (14 3abs) Another very strong class with inevitably good dogs having to go unplaced.
 

1. AMUDARYA SHEKINAH AT TERSTINE JW. Well know winning youngster, litter brother to previous class winner, who I last judged as a raw puppy in 2004.  He is immediately familiar to my eye in “type “ and so reminiscent of the old Amudarya‘s of yesteryear, I then made him my  best puppy dog, he has gone on to even bigger wins. Today he looked great in profile & I am sure that those who  have been around  long enough can understand  why he should appeal to me  with his strong resemblance to Shura in outline, tall and houndy and rangy, he has a good head & expression with definitive chiselling &  correct eye set & shape, he stands proudly. I have frequently seen his  movement let him down, not from a constructional fault just needs  his handler to take longer stride ,I do sympathise I have same problems but today he did not put a foot wrong and moved with scope & style really covering the ground &  demonstrating just what he is capable of  from his  physical make up. Considered strongly in the challenge but I still feel he needs that extra finish & body maturity but one for the future & should gain his title in time.
 
2. SUKESHI BLAISE OF GLORY. Another very well constructed young golden dog that I judged as a youngster, who continues to mature well.  He has a lovely masculine head , deep mask & arrogant, almost disdainful expression, similar tight dark eye to the winner, his heavy coat does obliterate his outline somewhat and you need to get hands on to appreciate his physical  attributes. Very well balanced & in great condition, possibly one of the best muscled dogs here today. He can sometimes be his own worse enemy when he   decides he will hang his head & not move with enthusiasm, although not quite the fluid action of above today, he went well enough at a correct steady pace with his feet going into  the right place as befitting of his conformation.
 
3. MIAMARNA MOTIVATOR. Smaller black & tan dog with sound basic conformation, not the length of leg of those above but well balanced & put up a  grand performance in style. Always handled to perfection to get the best out of him.
 
OPEN DOG (6)
 
1. TULAK THE  PATRIOT AT DARGAI ShCM CC & BOB. This  is the first time I have judged this dog & what a lovely dog he is to go over,  a grizzle gold, his outline immediately appealed, he has a classic lean head with  chiselling ,strong jaw ,mandarin beard, He has  a lovely eye shape & set, good length of neck to   correct lay of  shoulder  & front assembly, excellent rib cage, loin & strong  well angulated rear. Presented in great coat & bloom, ring tail carried well.
He moved with a  natural unexaggerated style, his  handler  getting the best out of him moving him at a correct steady pace, he floated across the ring in grand style, no hesitation in awarding him the class and subsequently the CC, his third which makes him a well deserved CHAMPION. Congratulations to his breeder for producing such excellent consistent type. I learn he is the third in his litter to gain a title.
 
2. PHELEZZI PERSEUS. Black dog who I have long been interested in, having judged litter mates & also placed  a number of his progeny , was pleased to have him here today to examine closely  and find him  in such good form. Not a tall dog,  so well balanced & sound in basic structure. He went so well for his substitute handler today, not the panache of some and possibly does not always do himself justice in showmanship but  correct & sound & typical Afghan gait, moved at a correct pace. I understand that this is his first show ring appearance in some 2 years, he should be  gracing  our rings  more often, in my opinion would be worthy of a title & another who is certainly proving his worth as a stud, I was pleased to award him the RCC on conformation & ring performance today.
 
3. DRISHAUN SPRING AFFAIR. A most beautiful classic red, Carloway type dog I so much admire, I have judged him as a raw Best puppy at  a club CH  show and also as an adult in 2004, what can I say that has not been said before. Scores for me in definitive type; a typical, beautiful proud arrogant & possibly stubborn Afghan. Love him!
 
MINOR PUPPY BITCH (7)

1. KHORINYAS GALENA. A delightful feminine b/masked gold baby with such poise for one so young, loved her head carriage & look at me attitude, a real “Madam “I think?  Very good conformation, chest down to her elbows & excellent ribbing, moved steadily & true. My BEST PUPPY BITCH who just lost out to the dog for best puppy on maturity but I consider her a good prospect for the “Upper House given time & that certain element of luck. Yet another sired by Justice as was the third in this class.
 
2. IFMARAF GO IN TO WIN. Another promising b/masked gold, of 8mths ;taller & rangier at this stage than the winner, Well constructed  puppy with all the essentials  who moved  soundly & with  style, very promising.
 
3. KHAMIS MONKEY PUZZLE. A most delightful golden brindle baby of just 6 months, who much appealed, very immature to above two, I liked her front assembly & she moved with style. I think she should be very nice  if she continues to mature along these lines.
 
PUPPY BITCH (4 1 abs)

1. DAMOSIL JEWEL IN THE CROWN OF JASCARAH. Litter sister to puppy dog winner & a feminine version built on similar lines with good bone & substance. Beautifully prepared, she moved freely with style covering a lot of ground.

2. ISTANI TRULY MADLY DEEPLY. Black/silver of lovely type, pleasing head, somewhat apprehensive after a recent fright but as she relaxed, she displayed   the typical Afghan gait & looked the part, I thought her most promising, persevere.
 
3. BIRKHALL SERENDIPITY.  A very nice but raw, houndy  brindle baby  & very much a baby, longer in  loin, same remarks apply as to her brother.
 
JUNIOR BITCH (11 2abs) some lovely youngsters in this class.

1. DRISHAUN DAISYMAE AT SHIMALA. Classic red bitch  so feminine & of much appeal, litter sister to 2nd in Junior dog & very similar in physical attributes, this  lovely bitch moved very well; given the inside conditions and showed much style, liked her a lot, went on to win novice
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2. JHANSI J’ADORE AT NYANZA. Another lovely bitch, feminine, with a good head & eye, good length to neck & shoulder angle, deep chest, balanced quarters. Not quite so bold & fluid in her movement to winner but given the ring condition she did more than enough to justify her placement in this strong class, she is of excellent breed type.
 
3. JODAK ASTRACOMICAL WITH TAMAREESHA. Brindle with the most natural, alert & arrogant air, just look at ME she said, a real Afghan in type & style demonstrating arrogance in profile. Free moving & stylish in action, although shorter on the leg to my personal preference but overall  most promising.
 
NOVICE BITCH (7 1 abs)

1. DRISHAUN DAISEYMAEAT SHIMALA.

2. LEZARAH LULU AT KALUTE. Reserve in Junior, a rangier taller golden bitch, another going through the adolescent phase, very feminine & typical & should mature well & make an elegant adult, moved steadily & true.

3. KAZZLYN KOOLN’SASSY. b/m gold with distinctive coat patterning & natural saddle very feminine, moved freely but carrying some extra weight, very typey.
 
GRADUATE BITCH (8 1 abs)

1.  BIRKHALL MEGAN. This bitch truly excited me, almost a deja vu of her beautiful older sister that I gave the RCC to when I judged in 2003. Presented a lovely outline, so well balanced; beautiful head & eye, aloof & dignified, excellent front assembly; lovely depth to chest & ribbing. Her movement is sound without being flash, she obviously did not like the tent but did more than enough to display her excellent ground consuming  gait and did raise her ringed tail once into her stride, loved her for  type & quality, Sired by Perseus.
 
2. KIRGHIZ JJ TOP. Yet another flashback from the past, this feminine brindle girl is a dead ringer for her auntie K. Chasing Rainbows. She for me oozes type & with her sparse coat furnishings, deep natural saddle & bare pasterns nothing of her basic structure is hidden; she floated around the ring with a natural style of high order. I could have brought this bitch home!! Very much another specialist’s hound.
 
3. BIRKHALL SOPHIA. A very feminine bitch, litter sister to Megan, possibly rangier in type, glorious head & expression, presented beautifully and another who moved with style.
 
POST-GRAD BITCH (11 2 abs). Such excellent quality, so many lovely bitches presented me with unenviable choice in placement.
 
1. BIRKHALL CLOUDBERRY. What a stunning bitch! The first time I have ever  seen her & she captivated me, so feminine this b/masked cream , elegant & yet the next minute the clown,  Most wonderful head, eye & expression,  beautifully made overall, excels in front assembly, good lay of shoulder, deep chest well ribbed, short strong loin,  excellent rear quarters, coat silky & in great bloom,. She moved with style when into her full flowing gait even within the restriction of this indoor ring, would love to see her “Go” outside.  Took the RCC today ,will watch her career with interest, on today’s performance must have a bright future.
 
 2. ARUSHKHAN FOR YOUR EYES ONLY A completely different type, finer made black , such a lovely bitch, beautiful feminine head, dark eye, aloof expression, very elegant & poised, another with that excellent free flowing stride, presented & handled so well, her beautiful silk coat gleamed with condition.
 
3. SAXONMILL STAR REALTA Another houndy feminine “Star”, black/silver of  excellent breed type,  good basic construction overall & moved with style & freedom.
 
LIMIT BITCH (13.  1 abs) This was THE class! Hotly contested, lovely bitches went card less.

1. SUKESHI HEIGHT OF FASHION. I have loved this bitch since I first saw her in the nest, for me she excels in basic conformation, no exaggerations, a soundly constructed, well balanced “No Frills” bitch .Balanced head, with a good strong punishing jaw, lovely dark eye, shape & set. She has  excellent frontal construction with the correct angle & length to her shoulder blade, deep chest, strong hard well muscled loin, good  well muscled  hind quarters which she uses  to give lift off and  drive when in full  gait, She went well here today, no “flash and dash” just correct sound economical movement. Have done her well as a junior and pleased to award her first CC here today, she is more than worthy of a CH title & is, I consider of the correct type to be a good breeding proposition  for the future. Good Luck.
 
2. ARAKI HAIRY MARY Yet another  “No Frills” bitch,  a real hound of good basic structure, with correct coat patterning, deep red saddle & bare pasterns, strong but feminine head, strong arched neck to good lay of shoulder, spring & depth to her chest, in good  condition & bloom; another with the correct lift & floating raking stride gait so typical of our breed. I admired this bitch from the ringside long time back, more than happy to award her place in this strongly contested class on definitive houndy type.
 
3. RENZA DESIGNER RED FOR SHIMALA. Lovely red bitch so typical of her lineage who I have judged as a youngster, she takes time to get into her stride & raise her tail but once in her correct stride she floats, of sound construction. A classic bitch.
 
OPEN BITCH (5 1 abs)
 
1. MIAMARNA MANDOLIN AT ASHAHNI JW. Well know bitch & worthy CH, good basic balanced conformation with excellent head carriage & conducts herself well in the ring, moving  with style .Beautifully  presented & in good physical & coat bloom.
 
2. CH JALAHAR LEADING LADY WITH AZMARI. A very feminine b/masked cream bitch that I have judged & done well for in the past, another worthy CH who presents a lovely elegant & houndy outline, longer in the length of leg than the winner, she is well constructed with all the essentials, moved with style but I think she would have been better in an outside ring & who knows?  Worthy Champions both & my privilege to judge them.
 
3. JASCARAH BLACK VELVET. Feminine black bitch, moved ok, from memory as my scribbled note got obliterated in the wet.
 
SYLVIA EVANS (JUDGE)
 

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