THE VIRTUAL SPECIALTY 2007
CHAMPION CLASS Dogs & Bitches
Judge Mrs Jocelyne Gagne
The champions presented were all
definitely worthy of their titles. Thank you for offering them for
review.
It was definitely a pleasure to
evaluate this class. Such typical hounds; all 5 were great examples of
the breed, in my humble opinion.
I did however have to choose between
them, and ranked them as follows:
Photos taken September 30
2007 © Puomila 2007
Finnish Ch. Al Suwiid Aylin Djadhaba,
Bitch, born March 13, 2004, Sweden
(Multi Ch. Tillieville Zalute x Multi Ch. Rahina
el Bahia de la Cite du Guerrier)
Owner: Pia Puomila (La'Jahibbu), Finland
Breeder: Tiina Wallgren, Sweden
What a beautiful bitch. She has
lovely quality presenting with a very typical shape of long legs
and short coupled body. A bitch with obvious presence and incredible
movement. Great reach and drive and excellent foot timing. She has
a gorgeous head! Matched with a long, functional neck well in proportion
to her body. A solid bitch who looks like she can do her job
and yet is feminine in appearance. Totally balanced and typical even
in the finer points of the breed. If I could take one dog home, this
would be the one. BEST OF BREED
all photos September 16 2007©
de Caprona 2007
IABCA International & Honor Champion
O'Dah Shi'Rayan, SGRC, Dog, born June 1, 2004, USA
(Bi-Na Mahanajim, GRC x Ch. Ibtsama Haifa Shi'Rayan,
GRC, FCh)
Owner: Dr. Bernd Fritzsch
Breeder: Dr. Dominique Crapon de Caprona
An impressive and handsome male.
What a great outline, so typical of the shape you want to see. Good
balance with front and rear quarters. Slightly steep in the croup.
He is well proportioned and on the move is just incredible. Uses
it all to his advantage. His head is typical, with good planes, minimal
stop, correct shape with the right expression. Ears are perhaps a
shade too long. Has a very impressive bearing and presence.
Truly a masculine and functional hound, without any coarseness. BEST
OF OPPOSITE SEX.
Photos taken September 16
2007 © de Caprona 2007
IABCA International Ch. Jaah Shi'Rayan,
GRC, Dog, born November 2, 2000 USA
(Multi Ch. BISS Fa'iq Shi'Rayan, GRC x Ramla)
Breeder and Owner: Dr.Dominique Crapon
de Caprona, USA
Nice red boy. Lovely shape.
In terms of his outline, just a little too much rise in the loin.
He does have lovely angulation and is nicely balanced, and this is reflected
on the move, as he has lovely reach and drive with great foot timing. Doesn’t
want to hold his ears properly. Not the presence of the Breed
or Opposite dogs… but a close contender based on his outline, typical shape
and movement. (BEST AFRICAN)
all photos September 16 2007©
de Caprona 2007
FCI International, Puerto Rican, Latin American
Ch Laza Shi'Rayan,
GRC, Bitch, born February 2, 2001, USA
(BISS Ch. Ghali Shi'Rayan x Multi Ch. Bouthayna
Shi'Rayan, FCM, GRC, SORC)
Owner & Breeder: Dr. Dominique Crapon de
Caprona
A lovely bitch, not as balanced
as her competition. She has moderate angulation. A little too
steep in the croup. This bitch has nice lines, smooth curves throughout
without exaggeration, and a lovely expression. Incredible reach and
drive on the move which demonstrates that she uses all of her attributes.
The movement photo looks lovely, but I can’t tell if is a smooth gait.
Photos taken September
2007 © Heyl 2007
UKC, IABCA International Champion Najeeb Storm
Shi'Rayan, GRC, JC, Dog, born July 12, 2002 ,USA
(Multi Ch. BISS Fahel Shi'Rayan, SORC, FCC, FCh,
SGRC6 x Ch. Syringa Happiness at Shi'Rayan, ORC, SGRC)
Owner: Ellen Brady, USA
Breeder: Dr.Dominique Crapon de Caprona, USA
Because of the steady rain and heavy storms for
over a month where the owner lives, which made taking pictures very difficult
a previous picture of Najeeb gaiting is shown
here
© Shot on site 2007
A lovely head and expression on
this male. It would be enhanced if he would hold his ears correctly.
Not as well balanced as his competition; appears to be very slightly too
long in body. A little narrow in the front . Has a solid rear
assembly and uses himself quite well on the move.
