Scottish Kennel Club

SKC (May Show) October 2021

Many thanks to all the exhibitors for their entries on the day, and to SKC for the opportunity to award CCs at their show. The entry was good and comparable with the other shows on this weekend. The quality of the dogs was very good with no bad mouth issues, mostly all in good condition and pleased that I had many of dogs to the breed standard. I was also pleased at tail sets on my main winners being carried on the level as they should. There were a few pointers with a little too much weight, this spoils the outline and the serious of graceful curves was missing it also covered the haunch bones which should be prominent, a number of dogs feet seem to be changing towards cat like they should be oval, I was annoyed to see a few exhibitors scratching the back of the dogs to get what!! a level topline, this is not required and is detrimental to the dog.

Puppy Dog (7, 2a)

1st Mrs D Astbury, Jilony Bobby Ball at Dorbury

Well-built boy giving a strong appearance, pleasing head with kind eye, straight front with oval bone and sloping pasterns, clean arched neck into good shoulders strong topline, chest well let down with good spring of rib developing well for his age, good turn of stifle with the definition of muscle, tail carried level and lashing, moved well with handler. Best Puppy in Breed.

2nd Mrs W Fleming, Glenariff Garden Game

Head of good proportion, eye shape correct and nice ear set, straight front with correct bone, front pasterns sloping, correct feet, clean neck into good shoulders level topline, short coupled and lovely rear angulation, good drive on the move.

3rd Mr K Adams, Heartbury Lord Asrial

Junior Dog (5 0a)

1st Miss W Gordon, Hawkfield Pemberley

Well-developed youngster with plenty of work in the head giving the most pleasing of looks, long arched neck into correct shoulders, correct front and feet, brisket well let down with good spring of rib, good length of body with level topline, strong rear quarters moved with drive and tail carried level and straight off the back lashing on the move, another lovely dog from this kennel.

2nd Miss M Oliver & Mr & Mrs Stilgoe, Teisgol Love is in the Air

Another boy of good size, well chiselled head, kind eye, correct ear set arched neck into correct shoulders, good front and correct feet, brisket well let down short coupled strong rear quarters, have seen him move better, did not have the drive on the move of 1 today.

3rd Mrs A D Mathews, Sonham Black Eyed Pea

Novice Dog (4, 2a)

1st Mrs R & Miss R Martin, Sunhouse Banged to Rights

This boy gave the handler a hard time, lovely in profile once settled, well developed head with well-defined stop, kind eye, good ear set, clean neck into lovely shoulders, oval bone with correct feet and pasterns. Body of good proportions with brisket level with elbows, level top line, muscled rear quarters moved eventually with ease good rear propulsion. In the final line up was settled and looked every inch a pointer Reserve Dog CC

2nd Mrs C Grant, Stocksfell Star Struck

Slightly shorter than 1 pleasing head and shorter in neck good front with correct feet good chest with correct depth level topline although falls away slightly at the rear, did not blend with handler on the move.

Graduate Dog (8, 2a)

1st Ms S Ganney, Fisherbloom Hey Didle Didle at Heartbury

This boy fits the standard in profile strong with lissom appearance, head with kind expression dark eye well chiselled head with good ear set, strong arched neck into well laid shoulders, straight front with oval bone, correct feet, well sprung ribs falling into strong loins, strong hindquarters, good turn of stifle, correct topline, moved with drive and purpose.

2nd Dr K Bond, Joneva Just my Style

Slightly smaller than 1, balanced head, correctly shaped eye, thin leathers, strong arched neck, well placed shoulders, straight front, correct feet, chest of good size level topline held on the move well placed tail which he used on the move.

3rd Mrs S E Booth, Lundgarth Teal

Post Graduate Dog (2, 0a)

1st Miss W Gordon, & Mr D Howarth, Hawkfield Jolly

Well, balanced dog, correct head and occiput, kind eye, good front construction, with oval bone, correct feet and placement, arched neck into correct shoulders, strong topline, maintained on the move, well-muscled giving good drive from rear on the move.

2nd Mrs D Astbury, Penwest Photo Finish at Dorbury

Correct head and expression, not quite the balance of 1, good bone, sloping pasterns correct topline, tail used well on the move, good drive from the rear, have seen this dog go and look better.

Limit Dog (5, 0a)

1st Mrs L & Mr A & Mrs J & Mrs J Jamieson & Macara & Blackburn-Bennett, Kanix Peri Peri with Glenfinnan

Full height masculine dog, flowed round the ring with handler, well chiselled head, giving the appearance of a dish, strong arched neck into well laid shoulders, lovely front construction, balanced throughout, oval bone, pasterns sloping, correct feet, good turn of stifle, well let down hock, well developed second thigh, presented in good hard condition. Nothing overdone.

2nd Mrs M Gerrard & Mrs L Galloway. Sharnphilly Santorelli with Carmandine JW

Another I have judges as a youngster, head has matured well, pronounced occiput, strong arched neck into well laid shoulders, topline strong, good depth of chest, good turn of stifle, strong well-muscled rear with good angulation, with correctly placed tail, moved with drive.

3rd Ms S R Philo, Fydal Caprio at Salmonmist JW SHCM

Open Dog (7, 2a)

1st Mrs L & Mr A & Mrs J & Mrs J Jamieson & Macara & Blackburn-Bennett, Kanix Legend at Cromasaig

Masculine well chiselled head of good proportions, occiput pronounced, correct ear set straight front construction with oval bone, excellent feet shape, correct sloping pasterns, front and rear angulation balanced, strong topline with well-placed tail which he used beautifully on the move, excellent depth of chest, well-proportioned rib and coupling giving the dog his overall balance, he moved round the ring with ease and drive, such a smooth gait, handled to perfection. No hesitation to award Dog CC & BOB

2nd Mrs R & Miss R Martin, Sunhouse Chips Ahoy

Orange & white dog with lovely pigment, well defined stop, lovely kind eye, correct pointer head, strong arched neck, balanced front and rear angulation, well balanced body, deep chest, excellent feet and pasterns, oval bone, strong in topline, with correctly placed tail set which he used on the move, was a little unsettled on the move.

3rd Mrs M Gerrard, Carmandine Count on Me

Veteran Dog (4, 0a)

1st Mrs M Gerrard, Hookwood Showpiece at Carmandine SHCM

8-year-old boy who showed a dream today for his handler so happy to give his all, pleasing head with kind eye, good ear set with lovely thin leathers, strong neck into correct shoulders, good front with oval bone, correct chest and depth of brisket, level topline and well-muscled rear quarters, moved with drive.  Best Veteran

2nd Mrs L Jameson & Mrs J Blackburn Bennett, Sh Ch Coralwood Mr T (Imp USA)

Well-developed head lovely eye, well chiselled in head, strong neck into very good shoulders, excellent chest, level top line, strong rear quarters, moved effortlessly round the ring, for me just a bit heavier than 1.

3rd Mr G & Mrs D Mackay, Fleurfield Steals the Dream SHCM

Special Beginners Dog (0, 0a)

Good Citizen Dog (1 0a)

1st Mr G & Mrs Mackay, Fleurfield Steals the Dream SHCM

7YO boy in good condition, pleasing head would prefer a little more neck to complete the picture, straight front lighter in bone level topline, good chest and short coupled, muscled rear have seen him move better.

Puppy Bitch (8, 2a)

1st Mrs J M Harrison, Millpoint Hearts Desire

B/W, bitch with very appealing feminine head, correct eye, lovely ear set, clean well arched neck into well laid shoulders, level topline, deep chest, rear balanced in angulation, moved effortlessly using her tail as she moved. A youngster to watch as nothing overdone.

2nd Mr K Adams, Heartbury Northern Lights

O/W feminine head, would like better stop, correct ears set, strong arched neck, correct front with good bone, preferred the feet on 1, body not as developed as 1, deep chest, topline held on the move, well placed tail which was used well on the move, needs time to strengthen rear muscles

3rd Mrs B Wilkinson, Stocksfell Showdown

Junior Bitch (5, 0a)

1st Miss H Edmondson & Mrs C Robertshaw, Dowbiggins Flush at Crookrise

B/W bitch, feminine in every way, presenting a series of curves, giving the lissom appearance desired, feminine head, with gentle expression balanced in front and rear, good depth of chest for age, level topline, correct feet, sloping pasterns, well developed second thigh, correct tail set which allowed her to carry and use her tail well on the move.

2nd Mrs B Wilkinson, Stocksfell Shockwave

B/W feminine head, with pleasing typical expression, well set ears, strong neck and topline, correct front and feet, slightly more body than 1, a typical pointer in many respects .1 & 2 could change places I am sure  

3rd Mrs J Radcliffe, Sniperay Edge of Glory

Novice Bitch (1, 0a)

1st Mrs S E Booth, Sharnphilly Ginger Fizz at Lundgarth

O/W good head with pleasing expression, although would like more work in head, well arched neck into correct shoulders, correct front would like more bone, pasterns straight and feet slightly long, strong topline, good spring of rib and depth, strong rear with well-developed thighs, moved very well around the ring in tune with handler.  

Graduate Bitch (5, 1a, 1w)

1st Miss J, Miss M & Mr C Oliver, Olivesong Kiss Chase

Feminine bitch with appealing head, correct stop, kind eye, good proportions to head, strong clean neck into well laid shoulders, correct front with slightly sloping pasterns good feet, well developed body and level topline and strong rear quarters tail carried well on the move.

2nd Mrs J Fairbairn, Carmelfair Bellissima

B/W feminine head with kind expression good ear set and correct eye, correct straight front with oval bone, good feet, body well developed with good depth, short coupled with strong rear quarters, moved steady around the ring, could change places on another day.

3rd Miss L & Mr K Finley, Chamelia Lagertha

Post Graduate Bitch (3, 1a)

1st Mr A D Mathews, Sonham Chasing Rainbows

Blanket black with beautiful head and expression, well arched neck into correctly placed shoulders, lovely front with good oval bone, sloping pasterns with lovely feet, well sprung ribs, strong arched loins, well developed rear hindquarters with hock well let down, correct tail carried lashing off the topline when moving with ease around the ring. Could be in the upper tickets on another day.

2nd Mr R Mason, Morgan von Freebreeze (Imp Nld)

O/W with lovely expression with good work to head, correct stop and breadth of skull, clean strong arched neck, correct shoulders, oval bone in straight front, good feet, lovely topline carried well on the move, tail off topline used well on the move, good drive around the ring.

Limit Bitch (7, 1a)

1st Ms P Westaway, Ridanflight Raisen

B/W every inch a pointer in profile, symmetry and well-built all over, feminine head with lovely expression, excellent shoulders, correct front with good bone, sloping pasterns, lovely topline, strong well sprung ribs with good depth of chest, correct length of body into slightly arched loins, strong well-developed rear with well-defined first and second thigh, correct tail carried on level with back, moved with good drive around the ring. Bitch Reserve CC

2nd Mr K Adams, Medowgold Bamalam at Heartbury JW SHCM SHCEx Osw

Liver/W pleasing head, good neck into correct shoulder placement, straight front with oval bone, sloping pasters and correct feet, well developed body just a shade longer than 1, level topline with strong rear hindquarters, lovely tail set used well and moved with purpose around the ring.

3rd Mrs J M Harrison, Millpoint Sound Wave JW

Open Bitch (6, 1a)

1st Mrs M Gerrard & Mrs C Bell, Sh Ch Chesterhope C’mon Over to Carmandine (Imp NZ) JW

For me this is the girl of the moment I have watched her grow from coming into the country, melting expression, lovely head correct eye, medium breadth of skull, with well-defined stop, strong well arched clean neck into correct shoulders, good spring of rib with brisket well let down, correct straight front with correct oval bone, sloping pastern with lovely feet, body of good proportion with level topline into strong rear hindquarters in very hard condition, correct turn of stifle and not overdone. Perfectly straight tail carried level and lashing on the move using every part of the ring, totally in tune with her handler top mover on the day. Bitch CC

2nd Mrs J Blackburn-Bennet & Mr A Macara, Sh Ch Kanix Petunia at Stargang

Strong contender for the class very pleasing head all in correct proportions, long arched neck into good shoulders, lovely front construction with beautiful feet, well sprung ribs, brisket well let down to elbows, strong topline carried well on the move, when standing sloped just a shade too much for me, good well-muscled rear hindquarters, tail carried level with top, moved with drive around the ring.

3rd Mrs W Fleming, Ir Sh Ch Glenariff Golden Moon Cw19 Jun Ch

Veteran Bitch (2 0a)

1st Miss A Leith, Anniezu Sweet Dreams

8-year-old bitch from a line I do like, pleasing head with good definition, strong clean neck into correct shoulders, good front construction with correct bone, she was up on her toes today, lovely clean body in good condition for age, correct rear angulation with good muscle definition, tail lashing as she moved with ease around the ring in tune with handler.

2nd Miss L & Mrs L Elliot, Tenshillings It Had to Be You

A year older than 1 not happy today, feminine head correct shoulders good front slightly less bone correct feet level top line body slightly tucked up for me, ok rear quarters moved well around the ring.

Judge

Tom Gorrian