Scottish Kennel Club

SKC October 3rd 2021

Labradors

It is so good to be getting back to some normality after the last horrific 18months. I have always enjoyed judging in Scotland and the welcome I received today showed why.

There was a mixture of coat quality, some in full coat others at various stages. Temperaments were superb. Just how they should be.

Some exhibits were carrying too much weight over the shoulders which was reflected in their front movement. That said I did have some really good specimens come under me making it such a pleasure to judge. Thank you.

Lastly the committee of SKC should be congratulated for managing to run 2 champ shows side by side. No mean feat.

Minor Puppy Dog (5; 0 abs)

1) Lewis Crammondkirk Buckley. A quality black baby well put together. Lovely head and clean reach of neck. Very good front and rear angulation and carrying just right amount of bone. Body needs to develop, but this to be expected at this age. Excellent coat. Good tail and set. Looked good standing and on the move.

2) Powells Seatallan Chilli. Another good looking black. Slightly shorter in body than 1, but this didn’t detract from his obvious quality. Good head and expression with well laid shoulders. Level topline with just enough depth of chest. Steady mover.

3) Digweeds Willokins Whistle Blower

Puppy Dog (4; 1 abs)

1) Marshall,Carson & Farqharsons Kinchyle Just a Dash (TAF) Very lively yellow. Taller than some but balanced. Pleasant head and expression. Length of upper arm just so. Deep spring of rib and not too long in coupling. Good turn of stifle. Moved well once calmed.

2) Potters Harrop Pick Pocket. Did not stay for critique.

3) Smiths Braudarach Braenuth

Junior Dog (5; 2 abs)

1) Browns Farbrae Good to Go. Yellow, strong in head but with a good reach of neck. Good through quarters with a deep body with just enough spring to ribs. Stood and moved well once settled.

1. Druggans Balladoole Captain Tom Pale yellow similar to 1, has a pleasing head well put together short coupled body, hindquarters firm in muscle and in overall good condition. Movement was generally good but just lacked the drive of 1

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3) Mclellans Saraden Shadeuxplay

Yearling Dog (4; 1 abs)

1) Harvey Majors Linjor Winter Frost. Darker yellow, masculine in head. Good reach of neck on well laid shoulders. Body and chest just right, not too long in loin. Good turn of stifle with well let down hocks. Moved true front and rear

2) Ellis & Matullas Dolwen Stargazer Paler yellow with good dark pigment. Not as strong in head . Level in topline with a barrel chest. Good rear angulation but preferred the front of 1. Good steady mover

3) Logans Madgack Monarda Minocque

Grad Dog (7; 2 abs)

1) Harvey Majors Linjor Winter Frost; As Yearling Dog

2) Lawsons Carriegame Carry on Camping Avec Isaiki. Chocolate with a very clean outline. Good head and reach of neck. Topline level and acceptable tail carriage. In good coat. For me, he just needs more drive when moving.

3) Bolds Shaymiloney Saint signed by Loubert

Post Grad Dog (7; 2 abs)

1) Druggans A Sense of Pleasures Get Lucky JW. Very smart black not overdone in any way. Liked his head, reach of neck and front angulation. Good spring of rib, level back and tailset. Clean turn of stifle with ample bone and length of leg. Double coated. Moved well without fault.

2) Gilroys Claychalk Costa Yen. Good coated yellow. Pleasing head and expression Just enough front angulation Topline true with ample depth to body. Movement was good and so was his tailset when standing, but his tail carriage in motion, spoilt the overall look.

3) Ayres & Jacksons Hannabee to Hull N Back with Musubi

Limit Dog (16; 4 abs)

1) Browns Ramseyville Revolver. This stunning black oozed quality. Lovely head and a melting expression. A perfect reach of neck with no coarseness at all. Excelled in front angulation. His deep chest, without being overdone, was supported by a level topline leading to a true tailset and otter tail. Very good rear angulation with hocks of a good length. His feet were well arched and tight. The double coat he wore completed the picture. Moved smartly with drive. Pleased to award him his first CC. I am sure more will come.

2) Druggans Mafia Labs Taboo Webster at Balladoole JW. Pleasing yellow, masculine in head and expression with enough width to his skull .Dark eyed with no roundness. Unblemished through his neck and shoulders, though for me, I would prefer a little more length to his upperarm. Level topline, with firm muscled hindquarters. Moved well.

3) Mclellans Saradens Pensacola

Open Dog (15; 6abs)

1) Hodges Naiken Elite Envoy(ai)JW Ir J Ch. Eye catching smart chocolate. Loved his head and expression Good reach of neck which led to long sloping shoulders. A firm level topline, body, not too deep, well sprung ribcage following through a clean coupling, were complimented by his rear angulation. Good tailset and carriage which he used to his advantage when moving. Overall picture was completed by his coat. Moved very well front and rear. RCC

2) Harvey Majors Linjor Rigsby JW Sh CM. Judged this yellow when he was a puppy. I like his head and expression. Front and rear quarters very good and a well developed body finished the look. In good coat. Moved well

3) Druggans Sh Ch A Sense of Pleasures El Toro at Balladoole

Veteran Dog (4; 1 abs)

1) McCrorys Sh Ch Millroseglen Make My Day with Meadovillabs. Compact 7 year old yellow, good in head and reach of neck. Deep in body, though not overdone to make him look unbalanced. Liked his front and rear angulation Has ample bone and length of leg. Good on the move. Best Veteran.

2) Logans Break Free to Minocqua. 11year old who didn’t look his age. Melting expression clean outline with good angulation. Not carrying any excess baggage and moved well for his age. A credit to his owner.

3) Harcus Rocheby Top O The Morning

Spec Beginners Dog (1; 1 abs)

Good Citizen Dog (2; 2 abs)

Minor Puppy Bitch (16; 2 abs)

1) Percivals Wynfaul New Years Eve. Pretty black, really feminine in head and expression. Excellent in front with a pleasing length of upper arm. Good topline and I liked her tailset & turn of stifle. Her chest depth will come in time. Very tight arched feet along with plenty of bone. Wearing a good coat and moved very well.

2) Mclellans Wynfaul Happy New year For Saraden. This yellow had many similarities to the class winner. Slightly differing head profile, but moved just as well. Hard to split these two, but I preferred the front of her littermate.

3) Powells Seatallen Caylpso

Puppy Bitch (10; 2 abs)

1) Casey & Jayes Lapema Masquerade at Sandylands. Pale yellow of outstanding quality. I particularly liked her head and length of muzzle, good reach of neck and correctly laid shoulders which led to an excellent topline supporting a amply sprung ribcage and well set tail. Good hind quarters, nicely muscled , tidy in hocks and feet. Moved very well. BP

2) Gardners Rewari Black Emerger. Well presented black with a lovely head ,expression and dark eyed. Good clean outline showing off all her virtues. Another good mover.

3) Mclellans Wynfaul Resolution For Saraden

Junior Bitch (16; 4 abs)

1) Tooths Ludalor Loquacious. Very pretty yellow ,balanced throughout. Feminine in head with correct pigment. Well made quarters, firm topline and pleasing tailset & tail, which she held well on the move. Good coat and tight feet finished the look. Moved very well.

2) Dodds Carriegame Precious Jewel. Black with a good reach of neck. Liked her head and muzzle length. Good depth to body and true turn of stifle. Slightly longer in back than 1. Good mover.

3) Allens Tylersgreen My Precious at Timouron

Yearling Bitch (6; 2abs)

1) Campbells Binnaig Brene. Black with a pleasant head and neck profile. Good front and rear angulation and developed body. Liked her turn of stifle and otter tail. Won this class with her movement.

2) Ellis & Matullas Dolwen Morning Star. Pleasing pale yellow with ample depth to her body. Short fim in coupling and neat turn of stifle. Head just needs to develop a tad more for me. Good mover

3) Milligans Alltamhuilin De Bruyne

Grad Bitch ( 15; 5 abs)

1) Digweeds Willokin Wears Prada. Very good looking yellow. Clean outline, good topline and tail. Just enough front and rear angulation I particularly liked her head and expression. Very feminine. Moved well with ease.

2) Williamsons Likav Academic at Sharouns. Pleasing yellow with good quarters and chest depth. Just had enough length of leg to give her a balanced look. Not wearing her best coat today. Good on the move.

3) Ellis & Matullas Dolwen Annastasia

Post Grad Bitch( 12; 4 abs)

1) Lewis Crammondkirk Rockin Robin. This yellow really caught my eye standing and on the move. Well put together front and rear with andeep well sprung ribcage. Good through the loin and excellent tail and turn of stifle. Moved very well.

2) Mcgillivrays Antonine Sweet Dreams JW. Another yellow who pushed hard to win this class. Very similar to 1 but just slightly shorter in body. Just preferred the coat and overall finish of class winner. Moved well.

3) Parkers Newhorizon Sing It Again at Bruadarach

Limit Bitch ( 13; 2 abs)

1) Hodges Naiken Etoile (ai). Superbly put together Chocolate that didn’t fail to be noticed. Faultless head and expression with ideal eye colour. Reach of neck ,not overdone, was positioned on shoulders long and true. Her body was spot on with a topline to match. Short and firm loin complimented her turn of stifle and length of hock. Stood on tight well arched feet. Wearing her best coat and moved so well with ease. I am sure her title will not be long in coming. CC & BOB.

2) Lewis Crammondkirk YoYo JW. There was nothing not to like with this black. Longer cast than 1 but very good in front and rear quarters with an overall clean outline.. Body was not lacking in any way with a lovely spring of rib. Very neat in coupling and true ottertail. Her head profile and width of skull were outstanding. Superb coat and flawless movement put the icing on the cake. Pushed hard for top honours. RCC

3) Wilmshursts Kroppsmarkens Mamma Mia of Mandamay

Open Bitch ( 11; 4 abs)

1) Jayes & Caseys Sandylands High Time. Pale feminine yellow, with a very good spring of rib and depth of chest. Her length of neck and front construction stood out. Well developed, short coupled body with a firm topline and good turn of stifle. Carrying good bone and correct feet. Moved very well.

2) Pollocks Pollham Morar. Pretty darker yellow. Lovely head and pigment. Clean through neck and front. Very good topline, and just enough length of leg. Looked good on the move.

3) Gannaway-Jones Scarisbrick Skyfall into Mossland

Veteran Bitch (4; 1 abs)

1) Threaders Gulsary Galilahi. 9y/o yellow. Clean outline and not carrying any excess weight. Good front & rear angles with a topline to match. In good coat. Happy on the move

2) Burns Bonnieburns Bubblicious. Black in full coat. Lovely head and eye colour.Liked her quarters, and tight feet. Topline just a bit soft. Moved ok.

3) Brown & Lawrie Ramsayville Rock Me Gently

Spec Beginners Bitch (2)

1) Jones Serengoch Solar Eclipse. Black with ample depth to her body. Pretty head and good reach of neck. Would liked to have seen more front angulation and turn of stifle. Moved ok.

2) Threaders Gulsary Grand Design. Yellow taller than 1 but with a pleasing head. Neck just right. Body development ok. Moved ok but lacked drive from rear.

Good Citizens Bitch (4)

1) Smiths Exelby Hellebore in Flyenpyg. Smaller black with feminine head and dark eye. Lacking a little in front angulation . Topline good and body with adequate depth. Best mover in this class.

2) Cooks Excelby Milk Thistle. Another good headed black with just enough length of neck. Front and rear angulation ok. Very similar to class winner when standing. Moved ok

3) Threaders Gulsary Grand Design

Judge; Ian Ganney