THE VIRTUAL SPECIALTY 2007

PUPPY CLASS DOGS 3-6 MONTHS

Judge Mrs Jocelyne Gagne

 I love both of these boys and the promise they show.  Two littermates each with absolutely beautiful heads.  My first class, and it was a tough decision!
Of course they were littermates so had many similarities.
For babies, they both have great front assemblies, and I like to see the slightly pronounced knuckle bones at this age;
you know that they are still developing and that there is more growth to come.  The quality in both is obvious, so their futures should be exciting.



Photos taken fourth week of October, after the rain.. © Heyl 2007
Ra'id Shi'Rayan, born July 8, 2007, USA
(Multi Ch. Najeeb Storm Shi'Rayan, GRC, JC x Multi Ch. Ibtsama Haifa Shi'Rayan, GRC, F.Ch.)
Owner: Ellen Brady
Breeder: Dr. Dominique de Caprona, USA

1st place: More depth and slightly better forechest to his front assembly than the second place puppy.  Lovely straight front legs.  Ears are rosing slightly, and not carried to give advantage to the typical expression, but head otherwise is correct shape and has a lovely profile… not too much stop, good length.  His body has ample shape; slightly high in the rear as is his littermate, but this is typical for puppies of this age in many sighthound breeds. BEST PUPPY.




Photos taken third week of October © de Caprona 2007
Rabah Shi'Rayan, born July 8, 2007, USA
(Multi Ch. Najeeb Storm Shi'Rayan, GRC, JC x Multi Ch. Ibtsama Haifa Shi'Rayan, GRC, F.Ch.)
Owner & Breeder: Dr. Dominique de Caprona, USA

2nd place.  This is another quality puppy with great promise.  He doesn’t have the stature today of his littermate, but he also has a lovely shape and an excellent head. This boy holds his ears properly, and accentuates well his beautiful expression. The movement photo is spectacular.  He holds his shape and the reach and drive are impressive.   His foot timing and gait is incredibly well developed for such a youngster.