Scottish Kennel Club

S.K.C. 20/05/2023

Gordon Setters

PD (4,0)

1st: Ashton’s Forester's Northern Hunter Of Darkmoor With Gadieb – Balanced dog who presented a pleasing outline and in good coat, masculine head with a clearly defined stop, dark eye, long neck into shoulders well laid back, level topline, good spring of rib, well bent stifles, well muscled rear end and correct tail carriage, moved freely. BPD

2nd: Tait’s Forrester's Northern Light Of Darkmoor – Litter brother to the winner I see and a dog that appealed for breed type. Similar remarks apply to his brother, needs time to fill his frame and just preferred the tail carriage on the move on the winner.

3rd: Cove-Print’s Colourbox Wild Oats  

JD (2,0)

1st: Collins-Pitman, Cox & Loakes’ Amscot Air Apparent – This dog appealed for breed type and balance, masculine head with plenty of brain room, dark eye, clean neck into well placed shoulders, straight forelegs leading to close knit feet, well sprung ribs, deep chested, stifles well bent, he flowed around the ring maintaining a firm topline. One to watch in the future. RDCC

2nd: Tait’s Forrester's Northern Light Of Darkmoor – As Before

PGD (6,0)

1st: Poynter’s Hernwood Cooper King – This dog won this class on breed type. Masculine head but would prefer more width to muzzle, lean neck, correctly boned forelegs, deep chested. Ribs well sprung and back, slightly arched loin, level topline which he held on the move, correct tailset, moved soundly driving from behind, in good coat.

2nd: Hogg’s Gailiech Ngalyod – This dog needs time to fill his frame but has breed type and balance, masculine head and intelligent expression with plenty of brain room, long neck into well placed shoulders, straight flat boned forelegs leading to tight feet, level topline, correct tailset, moderate rear end, moved freely.

3rd: Danks’ Colquhally Major Tom

LD (4,0)

1st: Bell & Millar’s Balnakeil Beinn Corradail Of Blairbelles – Larger framed dog who has breed type, masculine head with dark eye and correct ear set, clean neck, straight front leading to close knit feet, deep chested, ribs well back, stifles well bent, in good coat, moved with reach and drive to win this class.

2nd: Munro’s Hernwood Northern Adonis Of Dulmaur – This dog gave his handler a hard time, lots to like about him, appealed for breed type, masculine head with dark eye, straight flat boned forelegs, deep chested, well sprung ribs, level topline which was held on the move, moved soundly.

3rd: Miller’s Liric Just The Ticket

OD (5,0)

1st: Sandiford & Lewis’ Sh Ch Hernwood Neptune Sea – This dog appealed for breed type and balance, masculine head with correct head proportions, long neck into well laid back shoulders, straight forelegs leading to tight feet, deep chested, well sprung ribs going well back, slightly arched loin, well muscled rear end, in excellent coat with correct rich chestnut markings, level topline held on the move, won this class and the DCC & BOB on his movement. Thrilled that he was shortlisted in the Gundog Group.

2nd: Halliday’s Yennadon Barra JW – Smaller framed dog but still appealed for breed type and balance, Masculine head with dark eye and correct ear set and size, clean neck into well laid back shoulders, straight forelegs, deep chested, ribs well sprung and deep, well muscled rear end, moved with reach and drive,

3rd: Millar’s Yennadon Benriach JW ShCEx

VD (3,0)

1st: Ford’s Sh Ch Liric Fusilier With Shillay JW ShCM ShCEx - Balanced dog who appealed for breed type and was presented and handled well. Masculine head with correct stop, dark eye, clean neck into well placed shoulders, deep chested, well sprung ribs, well muscled rear end which he used on the move, flowed around the ring.

2nd: Miller’s Rhum Night Legend ShCM VW – Dog that has breed type, clean neck, deep chested, well sprung ribs, well bent stifle, in good coat, moved soundly.

3rd: Abba’s Hernwood Summer Lovin

SBD (4,0)

1st: Tait’s Forrester's Northern Light Of Darkmoor – As Puppy Dog BSB

2nd: Hogg’s Gailiech Ngalyod – As Post Graduate Dog

3rd: Donald’s Clos Erasmus Black Business (Imp Rus)

GCD (1,0)

1st: Millar’s Yennadon Benriach JW ShCEx – This dog was third in Open Dog, masculine dog who has breed type, masculine head and expression, clean neck, well boned forelegs leading to close knit feet, deep chested, well sprung ribs, slightly arched loin, well bent stifle, moved soundly.

PB (5,0)

1st: Sandiford’s Hernwood Love Potion – This bitch stood out in this class, feminine head with good stop, dark eye and correct ear set, long clean neck, excellent front and rear assembly, moved effortlessly around the ring. BPB & BP

2nd: Gray’s Kattandale Blac Hawke's Bay At Birniehill – Feminine bitch who appealed for breed type, dark eye, correct stop, lean neck into well placed shoulders, good body proportions for age, moved soundly.

3rd: Cuthbertson’s Lainnireach Made In Heaven

JB(2,0)

1st: Burke’s Pipruda Jubilee – This bitch gave her handler a hard time, she has breed type and is balanced, feminine head, clean long neck, straight flat boned forelegs, good spring of rib, level topline, well bent stifle, moved soundly once settled.

PGB (9,2)

1st: Thomas’ Glynderys Moonstone – Feminine balanced bitch, clean neck into well laid back shoulders, tight feet, good forechest, well sprung ribs, level topline, well muscled rear end, moved with drive to win this class.

2nd: Horn’s Ordett Love Me Do At Keaswood JW – Another lovely bitch who appealed for breed type, feminine head and intelligent expression, dark eye, correct thin ears, deep chested, well sprung ribs, well bent stifle, moved soundly.

3rd: Jones’ Roydack The Duchess

LB (8,0)

1st: Sandiford & Lewis’ Hernwood Gin Fizz JW – Feminine balanced bitch who has breed type stamped all over her, correct head proportions with lovely dark eye, long neck into well laid back shoulders, well sprung ribs, slightly arched loin, well muscled rear end, level topline which was held on the move, moved with purpose and drive, just needs more coat to complete the picture but could not be denied the RBCC. One I had judged as a puppy and so pleased to see she has fulfilled that early promise.

2nd: Munro’s Panthera Bad Medicine Dulmaur (Imp Pol) – Feminine bitch and her head is beautiful, I wanted to melt into it, long lean neck, long neck into well placed shoulders, straight forelegs leading to tight feet, deep chested, well sprung ribs, correct length from hip to hock, correct tailset, moves freely.

3rd: Macara & Jamieson’s Cromasaig Daisy's Choice JW

OB (3,1)

1st: Sandiford’s Hernwood Aphrodite JW – Balanced bitch who is not overdone, feminine head, long lean neck into well placed shoulders, good forechest, straight forelegs leading to tight feet, deep chested, well sprung ribs, level topline, correct tailset, well muscled rear end, she just flowed around the ring to win the class and the BCC. I hope her 3rd is not too long coming.

2nd: Collins-Pitman’s Ch & Int Ch Ger Vdh Ch Amscot Love Is In The Air JW WW 18’ ’21 – This bitch is lovely and appeals for breed type and screams quality. Correct head and body proportions, long arched neck into well laid back shoulders, well sprung ribs, deep chested, correct hip to hock length, well muscled rear end, unfortunately today she wasn’t moving freely.

VB (5,3)

1st: McNeil’s Lachmhor Sincerely Yours At Barrabrae (Imp Hrv) – Feminine bitch who has breed type, pleasing head and body proportions, well sprung ribs, slightly arched loin, well bent stifle, moved soundly with drive from behind.

2nd: Collingborn’s Graylacier Princess Sophia At Pollyspark – this 11 ¾ year old girl is amazing for her years and a credit to the breed, deep chested, well sprung ribs, well bent stifle, moved soundly.

SBB (3,0)

1st: Jones’ Roydack The Duchess – Placed 3rd in post graduate and is an appealing bitch with a feminine head, clean long neck, straight flat boned forelegs leading to close knit feet, well muscled rear end, tends to lose her topline when standing, her coat was gleaming, moved soundly

2nd: Yates’ Gailiech Iris Goddess – Bitch that has breed type, clean neck into well placed shoulders, good forechest, well sprung ribs, slight tuck up, well bent stifle, moved soundly.

3rd: Donald’s Clos Erasmus Arabian Night (Imp Rus)

GCB (3,2)

1st: Collingborn’s Graylacier Princess Sophia At Pollyspark – As Veteran Bitch

Large Munsterlander

 PD (1,0)

1st: Macgregor’s Raycris Flame Of Glory – Balanced mature boy, masculine head with good proportions, wide soft nostrils, dark eye, slightly arched neck into well placed shoulders, tight feet, well sprung ribs, well muscled rear end, tail carried correctly on the move, moved out well, but needs to tighten up on front. BPD & BP

JD (1,0)

1st: Weber’s Caesar Ii Svatoborsky Revir (Cze Imp) – Larger framed dog that needs time but appealed for breed type. Masculine head and intelligent expression, correct ear set and shape with hair extending beyond the tip, clean neck into well placed shoulders, straight forelegs leading to tight feet, good spring of rib, strong back, well muscled rear end, moved with reach and drive. RDCC

PGD (2,0)

1st: Caile’s Foxy Gabber Uut 'T Vossebeltseveld For Kamaze (Imp NLD) -Balanced dog who appealed for breed type. Masculine head with dark eye, well set ears, clean neck, good length of upper arm, straight forelegs leading to tight feet, well sprung ribs, deep chested, well muscled rear end which he used on the move one settled.

2nd: Carr’s Quilesta Simply Astounding -Another pleasing dog, dark medium sized eye, strong slightly arched neck leading to well laid back shoulders, well boned forelegs leading to tight feet, deep chested, well sprung ribs, moderate rear end, moved soundly, but just preferred the tail carriage on the winner.

LD (2,1)

1st: Logie & Braidwood’s Albadhu Wish Upon A Star JW – Masculine dog that appeals for breed type, clean strong neck into excellent forequarters, straight forelegs, deep chested, well sprung ribs, slight tuck up, hocks well down, moved with enthusiasm holding his topline on the move.

OD (3,0)

1st: Powell & Murrell’s Sh Ch Crumpsbrook Woodrush - Balanced dog who presented a pleasing outline and appealed for breed type, correct head and body proportions, deep chested with strong back, ribs well sprung, good tuck up, correct tailset and topline which was held on the move, in good coat. Moved with purpose and drive.

2nd: Gumley’s Ghyllbeck Montaval –Dog that presented a pleasing outline, masculine head with dark eye, correct ear set and shape, well boned forelegs, tight feet, deep chested, slight tuck up, hocks well let down, in good coat, moved soundly.

3rd: Logie & Braidwood’s Sh Ch Albadhu Walk On The Wildside

VD (1,0)

1st: Macgregor’s Sh Ch Ekkolander Snowstorm – One I have judged before, and I still like. Appeals for his balance and breed type, intelligent expression with correct head proportions and dark eye, clean neck into well laid back shoulders, well boned straight forelegs leading to tight feet, deep chested, well sprung ribs, strong back, well muscled rear end which he used on the move to stride out easily. DCC & BVIB

JB (3,0)

1st: Weber’s Dita Z Miketova Dvora (Cze Imp) – Feminine girl with pleasing head and intelligent expression with dark eye, clean neck into well placed shoulders with corresponding return of upper arm, well sprung ribs, good spring or rib, slight tuck up, moderate rear end, won on her rear movement.

2nd: Logie & Braidwood’s Albadhu Final Encounter – Another lovely bitch and I am sure that she has a bright future, she appeals for breed type and balance, feminine head with dark eye and intelligent expression, clean neck which flowed into well placed shoulders, straight well boned forelegs, tight feet, good spring of rib, hocks well let down, moved well but just needs to tighten.

3rd: Turner’s Kamaze Dream With Your Feet At Gilnockie

PGB (3,1)

1st: Bisset’s Albadhu Written In The Stars – Although this bitch was not in the best coat it left nothing to hide and she is so feminine and balanced throughout. Lovely feminine head with kind expression correct ear set and shape, strong neck into well laid back shoulders, straight forelegs, tight feet, deep chested, well sprung ribs, slight tuck up, well turned stifles, moved freely.

2nd: Powell & Murrell’s Tureagh Crystal Cider – Bitch that has breed type, feminine head with dark eye, clean neck, deep chested, well sprung ribs, slight tuck up, correct topline, moderate rear end, in excellent coat, moved soundly.

LB (2,0)

1st: O'Connell’s Jaudas On The Road Again – Balanced girl who appealed for breed type, correct head proportions with dark eye, strong neck into well placed shoulders, straight well boned forelegs, tight feet, deep chested, well sprung ribs, strong back, hocks well let down, moved well.

2nd: Mckew’s Ashlowrick Fidelius Freyja At Gunnershill – A balanced bitch who today was carrying a bit too much weight for me, feminine head and intelligent expression, well boned forelegs, tight feet, well sprung ribs, correct topline, well turned stifles, moved soundly.

OB (4,0)

1st: Suchett-Kaye & Ogle’s Ch Raycris The Temptress – A bitch that I have judged before and I still like her, she appeals for balance and breed type and is not exaggerated in anyway. Correct head proportions with dark medium sized eyes, correct ear set shape and hair covering, strong neck, correct front assembly, deep wide chest, well ribbed up with well muscled loin, correct tuck up, well muscled rear end which she used on the move. Moved freely with a long easy stride. BCC & BOB

2nd: Logie & Braidwood’s Sh Ch Albadhu Pawsitive Vibes JW Another super bitch that once again appeals for breed type and balance, feminine head and intelligent expression, muscular neck which flowed into well placed shoulders with corresponding return of upper arm, straight forelegs, tight feet, deep chested, well sprung ribs, well turned stifles, moved with reach and drive. These two girls I am sure swap places many times, today she had to settle for the RBCC.

3rd: Wilkins’ Sh Ch Quilesta Simply Exquisite

VB (1,0)

1st: Hewitt’s Sh Ch Brockchime Frolicsome – Balanced bitch that has breed type, feminine head and expression, dark eye, correct ear set and shape, clean neck into well placed shoulders, deep chested, well sprung ribs, correct tuck up, well turned stifles, just carrying a bit of weight today but was clearly enjoying her day out, Moved well.

Judge Hilary Male (Malenbrook)