Midlands & Northern Rhodesian Ridgeback Club
The First Rhodesian Ridgeback Club to Gain Championship Status in the UK
The First Rhodesian Ridgeback Club to Gain Championship Status in the UK
The Club Championship Show was held at The Newark & Notts Showground, Newark where our judge was Mrs S Simper.
Best In Show - Ch Sonstraal Christmas Eve at
Kazval JW
Reserve Best In Show - Veldtkammer Dew
To More Duo
Dog CC - Veldtkammer Dew To
More Duo
Res Dog CC - KIROMOL KANTIGI
OF KIKEBA
Bitch CC - Ch Sonstraal
Christmas Eve at Kazval JW
Res Bitch CC - SHINGWIDSI TSHELANA RIVA
Best Puppy In Show - Veldtkammer Face
Bovvered
Best Puppy Dog
- NYASSA DAXX
Best Puppy Bitch
- Veldtkammer Face Bovvered
Best Veteran in Show - SARAGWE HODARI JAMBARO
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| BIS Sonstraal Christmas Eve at Kazval JW |
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| RBIS Veldtkammer Dew to More Duo |
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| BPIS Veldtkammer Face Bovvered |
I would like to thank the Midland & Northern Rhodesian Ridgeback Club for
inviting me to judge their 35th ANNIVERSARY CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 14th July
2007; I considered it a great privilege. The atmosphere was great with
generous applause for my winners. My task was made easy by my excellent
steward.
A minute silence was observed to remember Betty Webster, who very sadly
passed away on Thursday the 12th of July. She will be very sorely missed,
the Janak kennels contribution to the Rhodesian ridgeback is incalculable.
A super entry numerically but more importantly qualitywise. I was able to
place hounds throughout the classes with the attributed in construction and
movements I think is essential to an endurance hound that is the Rhodesian
ridgeback. I think the breed is in a strong position at the moment with
depth of quality, type, substance and good movement in both dogs and
bitches. In particular length of neck, bone and feet have improved
throughout the breed. I have not commented individually on ridges because on
the whole they were excellent as was temperament.
Minor Puppy Dog (2)
1st Orton & Gibbins' - Veldtkammer Rhode Runner
- Well grown 7 months red dog pup,
good bone and feet, excellent front, masculine head of good proportions.
Good bend of stifle, moved out with good length of stride in profile, still
immature in ribbing which is to be expected in this age showing a lot of
promise
2nd Davis & Robinson's - Imola Imac
- This young dog pup scored in his
length of neck into well placed shoulders, good depth and length of ribcage,
well made quarters, good stride in profile action when he decided to move in
a straight line. Gave his patient handler a very hard time but he thought it
all a hoot. Lost to winner in feet, with care, hopefully these will tighten
Puppy Dog (4)
1st Campbell's - Nyassa Daxx
- Very shapely 9 months rich wheaten,
well shaped head with good expression, good depth and width of foreface,
good infill of forechest for age and well ribbed back. Moving very
accurately coming and going with nice stride in profile. Strong bone with
excellent front and feet. Best dog puppy
2nd Regan & Tearne's - Faachac Fumbaa Aan N’gai
-
Well boned 11 months red wheaten. Good front and feet. Good depth of
rib, straight topline, well bent stifle, strongly made all through. Strong
masculine head with somewhat bold eye giving him a rather hard expression
which just lost him first place. Moving soundly coming and going. Another
promising pup
3rd Sales' - Lionpride Leo
-
Very well made 9 months red wheaten, good neck and shoulder. Medium
size, good depth of rib, very well made quarters, moving soundly and freely,
his head needs to develop through the stop yet, he is young so hopefully
this will come
Res Rhodes' - JANAK JAGO
Junior Dog (10-1)
1st Boyd, Rossiter & Fox's - Sonstraal Gabe’s
Prospect at Sescheke (TAF) -
Glorious up to size 16 months rich wheaten, good head shape with depth and
width to foreface, correct eyes and expression. Lovely length of neck into
good shoulders, strong quality bone, very good front with super feet, strong
level topline, very deep capacious ribcage. Broad well muscled quarters with
good bend of stifle and low set hock, very accurate coming and going with
lengthy movement in profile, has that illusive combination of size and
substance with elegance. Very close up for Reserve CC.
2nd Story's - Kaisaala Odyseuss by Kiromol
- 13 months clear red, another lovely youngster, very strong bone for
size, super front and feet, not quite the neck and shoulder of winner,
strong well made hindquarter, needs to drop a little in rib but I am sure
this will come with age. Excellent movement both coming and going, powerful
easy profile action. Another with beautiful head and expression close up
3rd Ratcliff's - Flametrees
Kyper of Godolphin - Very handsome upstanding 15 months red
wheaten. Very deep rib for age, good strong bone, well proportioned head
with good expression, good length of neck, straight topline, good profile
action, not quite as accurate coming towards me as winners
Res Harrower's - JIMANNS JINKY JOHNSTONE
VHC Lowson & Hutcheson's - MWENGA HASANI FOR
JENGACHENGA
Novice Dog (5)
1st Harrower's - JIMANNS JINKY JOHNSTONE - 15 months
clear red. Nicely made boy with a good length of neck into reasonable lay
back of shoulder. Good depth of rib and well ribbed back, shapely quarters,
clean scull with correct stop and good depth of muzzle. I would like a
darker eye. Moving soundly with reasonable profile action
2nd Ball's - Voortrekker Zephyr
-15 months light wheaten. Lovely headed dog with super expression,
good neck into well placed shoulder, good length of ribcage. Would like a
little more bone for size, rather slack in feet and pastern at the moment.
Lengthy profile movement but untidy coming and going
3rd Heriot's - Ploughland Prince
- A neat substantial hound, red
wheaten, nice head type of good proportions, well carried ears, well made
quarters with adequate bend of stifle, moved soundly
Res O'Hare's - KIROMOL KIANZIO
VHC Torr's - NYASSA AZA
Post Graduate Dog (13-2)
1st Boyd, Rossiter & Fox's - Sonstraal Gabe’s
Prospect at Sescheke (TAF)
2nd Vincent's - Umlandla Injabulo for Jematti
- Well presented red wheaten. Head of good proportions, correct eye
giving true expression. Reasonable length of neck of good shape into good
shoulder, deep well padded feet, straight front, level topline with strong
quarters. Very sound, would just like a little more reach and drive in
profile action
3rd Perham's - Mwenga’s Dutch Courage
- Handsome well balanced clear red, presented in super condition,
lovely head with clean scull, correct eye and expression, excellent length
of neck into well laid back shoulder. Adequate bone, good depth and length
of rib, nice bend of stifle but a little high in the hock and slack in
pastern. Moved out well but I would like a little more drive from the
quarters. Well handled
Res Bailey's - MONDURI UN BEAU LION JW
VHC Crunden & Strickland's - VOORTREKKER SINOIA
Limit Dog (9-2)
1st Muir's - Kiromol Katigi of Kikeba
- Upstanding clear red with super bone, lovely head of correct proportions
of scull to muzzle. Good ear carriage, long crested neck into well placed
shoulders, scored in his front, straight forelegs and super feet. Deep
ribcage, cuts up slightly from end of brisket, broad strong loin and good
length of croup. Well muscled quarters with correct tail insertion. Would
like a little more bend of stifle but his movement was quite effortless,
long athletic stride with good propulsion from hind quarters. Long low daisy
cutting forehand producing the light ground covering stride so essential for
an endurance hound. RES CC
2nd Jeffery's - Mirengo’s Mikura
- I have admired this lovely wheaten hound from the ringside.
Standing he presents a well balanced picture, good head which is masculine
with correct eye and excellent ear placement. Strong lengthy neck into well
placed shoulder, well boned, deep capacious rib, straight topline with broad
loin, well made hindquarters with good width of second thigh. Again a lovely
moving hound, free and lengthy profile action, just a little slack in feet
and pastern
3rd Clavin & Perkin's - Hespa Ganymede
- Hespa Ganymede
Very appealing red wheaten, not disgraced by being third in this company.
Tall, well balanced boy with good strong bone. Excellent front and feet.
Masculine head with correct expression. Deep well sprunged ribs. Strong
shapely hindquarters, a little high on the hock. Not quite as clean in elbow
coming to me but lengthy active side gait
Res Webster's - NGOMA UZURI OF UMBARI JW
VHC Deacon's - KIROMOL KATO
Open Dog (13-2)
1st Cooper's - Veldtkammer Dew To More Duo
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Most impressive deep red. Commands attention. Up to size with strong,
clean bone. Well balanced outline. Beautiful head with perfect proportions,
lovely eye and expression. Clean scull with chiselling under eye. Deep
powerful foreface. Super length of neck giving him that quality I look for.
Good shoulders. He stands on super feet. Deep well sprung rib. Strong broad
loin. Good length from hip to buttock bone giving him broad deep quarters.
Moderate bend of stifle with excellent width of second thigh. Low set hock.
Powerful profile action with good drive from hocks through to corresponding
extension in forehand. A substantial mature hound presenting in super
muscular order. Please to award him the CC. His third I am told.
2nd Ellis' Ir Ch Zejak Zuri Miko
- Mature well balanced hound. Tall with excellent bone. His head is
very masculine and of good type but rather too broad in scull. Deep powerful
muzzle. Good front and feet. Again lovely length of neck into well angulated
shoulder. Good depth of rib carried well back. Strong loin. Well turned
stifle, a little high on hock. Very accurate coming and going with
purposeful free profile action but could not quite match the winner here.
Overall a quality hound
3rd Swales' - Mwani Bakari JW
- Elegant red wheaten with the most
beautiful head and expression. Lengthy neck into well laid back shoulder.
Enough bone. Excellent front and feet. Level topline. Adequate bend of
stifle. Would like a little width all through. Sound coming and going with
good length in profile action
Res Clavin & Perkins' - Hespa Ganymede
VHC Bowlus' - SOFALA
LINCOLN
Veteran Dog(5-1)
1st Brownlee's - Saragwe Hodari Jambaro
- At two months short of 10 years this light wheaten hound is
remarkable, his super condition and muscle tone is a credit to his owners.
His head is classic being masculine but with great quality. Correct shape in
scull and foreface. Beautiful eye and expression. Good length of neck into
reasonably angulated shoulder, deep ribcage, strong well muscled quarters
with adequate bend of stifle. Just a little straight in underline. Comes
into his own on the move. Simply skimmed around the ring with such present.
Obviously enjoying himself
BEST VETERAN IN SHOW
2nd Henshall's - Sansilver Khwebha
- Another quality boy, 8,5 years. Again in lovely condition. Lovely
type and quality in his head. Flowing outline with good bone. Nice length of
neck, well angulated shoulder and deep ribcage, shapely quarters. Free
active mover, rather weak in feet
3rd Burgess' - Lukulu Umnqobi at Msulwa
- Very masculine 7 years old wheaten. Rather heavy in type and
shorter in leg. Deep ribcage, good topline, well muscled quarters. Again in
super condition. His head is a little heavy in scull but with good eye and
expression. Very sound coming and going, but would like a longer stride in
profile action
Res Sales' - V'GRAE LUKE AT LIONPRIDE
Minor Puppy Bitch (7-1)
1st Parke's - Veldtkammer Face Bovvered
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Very well grown 7 months red. Well boned, super front and feet. Good length
of neck, well laid back shoulder. Deep rib extending well back, good topline,
widths and depths to hind quarters which are shapely with good bend of
stifle and low hock. Her head is of good type with feminine expression. Very
accurate coming and going. Free active side gait. Won best puppy in show in
her clean forehand action and over all balance. Very promising puppy
2nd Barnes' - Diamondridge Dollisima
- Just 6 months wheaten bitch. Another with super front, bone and feet. Lovely
classic head type. Reasonable length of neck, good shoulder, very shapely
hindquarters with low set hocks. A bit loose all through at the moment which
is to be expected at her tender age. Free easy profile action
3rd Ratcliff's - Godolphins Catchthecat
- 6 months rich liver baby. Sweet head of good proportions with feminine
expression. Good bone, legs and feet. Lengthy neck into well angulated
shoulder. Good depth of rib for age. Again very good movement for one so
young
Res Davis' - IMOLA IZOLA
VHC Thomas' - SKYPINDA MISS MONEY PENNY
Puppy Bitch (11-4)
1st Bailey's - Faahac Faethe Aan N’gai
- Well grown 11 months red wheaten. Very pleasing head shape. Bright feminine
expression. Well put together all through with good angulations in shoulders
and quarters. Straight front standing on good feet with good depth of rib.
Easy flowing action. Not quite so accurate coming to me as the minor puppy.
Another very promising girl
2nd Tredwell & Symonds' - Shombay Shaamone
- 11 months light wheaten. Substantial girl who is well constructed with a
good neck into decent shoulders. Good depth and spring of rib for age. Well
muscled quarters with good second thigh. Free easy profile movement, not
quite as accurate coming and going as winner. Her head is of good
proportions but a little masculine
3rd Selby's - Midfields Mata-Hari of Eilack
- Very elegant deep red 9 months puppy in super condition. Lovely length of
neck. Good front and feet. Deep rib. Well shaped head with appealing
expression. Standing rather straight behind at the moment which just made
her movement behind a little restricted. But at 9 months she has plenty of
time to develop her. Delightful temperament
Res Miles' - VELDTKAMMER RED HOT CHICK AT JALOOMI
VHC Farleigh's - KINABULA KIRASI KISA
Junior Bitch (11-2)
1st Craven's - Hespa Hoguera
- 13 months red wheaten of medium size. Elegant but with good substance and
bone. Excellent front and feet. Lengthy neck into good shoulder placement.
Good depth and spring of rib. Shapely hindquarters with good turn of stifle.
Feminine head of good proportions. Well carried ears, good eye and
expression. Very accurate coming and going with length and freedom in
profile stride
2nd Crunden & Strickland's - Voortrekker Tuli
- 13 months light wheaten of lovely proportions all through. Tall and elegant
but again good substance and bone. Clean scull with beautiful eye and
expression. Good length of foreface but just needs a little more depth to
muzzle. Very sound in her front with long neck into well laid shoulders,
deep ribs carried well back. Well made quarters with low hocks. Comes into
her own in her move. Light free effortless action. Very close up to winner
3rd Nix's - Nyassa Caluua at Kitoko
- 14 months red wheaten of good size and substance. Lovely head, clean flat
scull, good eye and expression. Reasonable length of neck, adequate shoulder
angulations. Nice outline standing, having good length to body made up of
good depth of rib carried well back. Shapely hind quarters. Good length of
stride in profile action but somewhat loose in elbow coming to me
Res Lipman's - KIROMOL KAMILI OKA
VHC Scott's - LIONROCK MOONSPINNER AT SELUKWE
Novice Bitch (1-1)
Post Graduate Bitch (16-6)
1st Kirby & Mansfield's - Shingwidsi Tshelana
Riva - This red wheaten bitch appealed immensely. Lovely classic head with flat
scull, ears carried close to the head, correct stop, beautiful eye and
expression. Chiselling under the eye that give such quality. Good length of
foreface with deep padded muzzle. Presented in immaculate condition. Well
balanced outline, strongly boned and substantial but remaining feminine.
Long shapely neck into very well angulated shoulder. Deep capacious rib
extending well back with good spring. Broad strong loin, level topline with
good length over croup. Strong shapely hindquarters, good width of second
thigh. Low set hocks producing great drive, profile action is free, flowing
and athletic with good extension in forehand. RES CC
2nd Turner's - Mwani Asali of Tsavo
- Lovely bitch I have done well before. Similar in type to winner. Lovely head
of good proportions of the classic type I consider correct. Good neck and
shoulder, straight forelegs, good feet and strong bone. Deep ribcage
extending well back. Strong well made hindquarters with low hocks. Profile
action is lengthy with good propulsion and accurate coming and going. Not
quite the topline of winner, but she has improved here
3rd Raymond's - Sofala Sequence
- Very attractive red wheaten. More compact than winners. Nevertheless
presenting a balanced picture. Feminine head with soft expression, quite
deep through the stop. Strong bone with good front. Would like a little more
infill in forechest. Scored in her quarters being very shapely and well
muscled with low set hocks. Again free and active, lengthy profile action
Res Wilson's - SHAWEMA K'REESHA
VHC Parsons' - PRIORPARK YETUNDE
Limit Bitch (16-1) A very
strong class
1st Lawless' - Hayawani Kamambaa Rangi to
Faahac SHCM (Imp Swe) - Tall
substantial but elegant rich liver bitch. She scores in her beautiful neck,
super front and feet, deep well sprunged ribs carried well back. Good
topline. Strong well muscled quarters with excellent bend of stifle. Good
head proportions, lovely eye and expression with good ear carriage. Very
sound coming and going with good width between hocks. Good length of stride
in profile action. Just lost RES CC on shoulder angulations
2nd Story's - Kiromol KuLula
- Another quality wheaten bitch. Similar in many ways to winner. Feminine head
of good proportions and type. Long shapely neck, very good front and feet.
Good forechest, deep ribcage extending well back. Reasonable shoulder
angulations. Strong well muscled quarters, adequate bend of stifle. Very
accurate coming and going. Light ground covering profile action. Has not
always made the best of herself, but today showing with great confidence
3rd Whittinton's - Kiromol Kiangazi of
Huntersleap - This lovely clear red young bitch appealed immensely in her gorgeous head,
correct proportions from scull to foreface, beautiful eye and expression.
Good length of neck with well laid back shoulders. Enough bone for size.
Well developed ribcage. Very shapely hindquarters with well bent stifle.
Good outline but looking a little immature compared to winners. Has free
easy profile action using her hocks well. Clean through the elbow coming to
me. Must have a good future
Res Farleigh's - LEONESS AT FEATHERBED WITH KINABULA JW
VHC Nelson's - ZOUGANI ZASHA
Open Bitch (11-1)
1st Young's - Ch Sonstraal Christmas Eve at
Kazval JW - This
super mid wheaten bitch is breathtaking. She embodies the standard
completely. The overall picture is of utmost quality and complete balance.
She has a beautiful perfectly proportioned feminine head with round
sparkling eye giving keen but soft expression. Long, clean neck into
beautifully laid back shoulders. Super front with tight feet. Deep brisket.
Well sprunged ribcage of great depth and length. Straight topline with
strong loin, long sweeping quarters with good length over croup giving her
great width in the upper thigh. Good bend of stifle, excellent second thigh.
Exceptionally low set hocks with well defined hock joint. Presented in super
condition, her muscles are clean and well defined. Elegant but substantial
with strong quality bone. Her movement is free, athletic and ground
covering, using her hocks and producing great drive. Exceptionally clean
through shoulder and elbow coming to me with long, low daisy cutting action
in forehand. A wonderful showgirl. CC and BEST IN SHOW
2nd Hewson's - Ch Rekaylahn Blaze JW SHCM
- I have admired this deep red wheaten bitch from seeing her as a very
promising puppy to now – a fully matured elegant bitch. Lovely head with
correct expression with good length and depth to muzzle. Strong lengthy neck
into a good shoulder placement. Well boned with a good front and feet. Good
depth and length of rib. Broad loin. Strong muscular quarters with good bend
of stifle. Easy swinging side gait covering the ground with power and
freedom. Clean and accurate coming to me but very narrow going away. A
worthy champion
3rd Ellis' - Bukola Buzi Zejak
- Very typy clear red bitch. Won well here. Lovely head type, flat scull and
no cheekiness. Good eye and expression. Good length and depth to foreface.
Lengthy neck into well laid shoulders. Well boned, deep ribcage and
excellent topline. Strong, well made quarters. Shorter on the leg than
winners, nevertheless presented a balanced outline. Moving soundly behind
going away but a little wide through elbow coming to me. Would like a little
more length of stride in profile action
Res Harrower's - JIMANNS UTTER NUTTER
VHC Gates' - JUST NIKETTA AT EAGLERIDGE
Veteran Bitch (9)
1st Barnes' - Ch Diamonridge Deja Vu
- Lovely 8 years old red wheaten. She had beautiful head with very expressive
round, dark eye. Long elegant neck into good should placement. Straight
front and deep ribcage. Straight topline, strong shapely quarters. Sound
coming and going. Reasonable length of stride in profile but lost Best
Veteran to the dog in profile action. In lovely condition and enjoyed
showing herself off
2nd Story's - Kamband Kijakazi by KiromoL
- 9 years old mid wheaten. Heavy boned substantial bitch with superb quarters.
Not quite the neck and laid back of shoulders of winner, but scores in deep,
capacious rib. Looking extremely fit and well. Well proportioned head of
good type. Powerful ground covering action. Just a little heavy through the
shoulder
3rd Craven's - Ch Hespa Hebe JW
- Tall, substantial, 8 and ¾ red wheaten girl who I have given a CC to
previously. Still retains her lovely outline, strong bone and deep rib,
straight topline and well made quarters. Lovely head, eye and expression.
Still covers the ground with free, easy action. Just lost out on drive from
quarters
Res Rimmer's - ROCKSHAM RIO AT KYLINI
VHC Agnew's - JANAK XAMAX OF MWENGA JW
Mrs S. Simper
Judge