Greenock & District Kennel Association

Greenock & DKA 30th December 2023 Judge: Miss Leila Tarabad (Khatibi) Tibetan Spaniel Junior (1) 1.Hamilton’s Torfness Hollie Day Romance of Galetibbian. Lovely 15 month bitch with super balance to her outline, firm topline , decent shoulders and good rear assembly. Very sweet expression with dark eyes, blunt muzzle with good chin and dense pigment. Moved very smartly. In good coat, should finish nicely with a bit more maturity. Post Grad (7,3) 1.Abercrombie’s Tibwood She Tells Our Story JW. Almost 2yrs old with a delightful temperament. Nice size and shape with good front and rear assembly, well sprung ribs and moderate bone. Nice head and expression with dark oval eyes, high set ears, well cushioned muzzle with good chin. Moved with a free, positive action. 2.Campbell’s Tulibell Bad habits JW. Another nice one but unfortunately wasn’t very happy so didn’t make the most of herself. Nicely balanced outline with firm topline, good spring of rib, moderate bone and carrying a good coat. Pretty head of the correct shape with defined stop, well cushioned muzzle and dark eyes. Moved soundly. 3.Clements’ Tulibell Diva Pawtrol. Open (8,4) 1.Obrien & Cooper’s Susu Princess Spice Parti JW. The oldest here at 8 years old, but you’d never guess! Superbly handled and presented to really get the best out of her and show off her neat shape. Small and feminine with perfect topline, well laid shoulders, well sprung ribs and moderately angulated rear. Correctly shaped head with good earset and carriage, defined stop, blunt muzzle with good chin, dark eyes and gorgeous expression. Moved accurately and positively in all directions holding her head proudly and topline firm. Carrying the correct coat and in super condition. A real credit to her owners and a worthy BOB from a lovely entry, narrowly missing out on a place in the group. 2.Campbell’s Tulibell at Hogwarts JW Shcm. Another veteran who I think was my bob when I judged the breed in Scotland several years ago. I still really liked her and she is looking great for her age. So feminine with well set and carried ears, dark eyes, dense pigment and well cushioned muzzle. Good front assembly, well sprung ribs, level topline and well set and carried tail. Moved well holding a firm outline. 3.McLean’s Glencoul Brodie. Boston Terrier Open (4,1) 1.Mair’s Glenauld American Sniper. 12months old presenting a very smart outline with good neck and shoulders, short body with strong loin and strong rear. Masculine head with short, wide muzzle, round eyes, correctly set ears and alert expression. Super on the move circling the ring with such an easy gait. A super quality youngster.BOB 2.Easdon & Martin’s Yakee It’s All About Me. Another nice one but at just 6months was giving such a lot away in maturity. Compact and well balanced with straight front, good chest and ribbing for age, short loin and sound rear. Correctly shaped head with correctly placed dark eyes, short wide muzzle and small well set ears. Moved well, accurate out and back and holding a pleasing outline in profile. 3.Easdon & Martin’s Yakee Odds On Favourite. Japanese Spitz Open (2,1) 1.Marshall’s Charney Morning Song for Shandalar. 20month bitch with nice head and expression, dark eyes, dense pigment, small erect ears and well tapered muzzle. Moderate neck, good spring of rib, high set, well plumed tail. Could have been more settled on the move so didn’t hold her outline as well as I’d have liked. Handled well and in good coat and condition. BOB. German Spitz (Mittel) Open (3,1) 1.Moir’s Jansanleis Rave. This mother and daughter duo were rather excited to be in the ring together and neither made a particularly good account of themselves! This 16month bitch was a little more settled on the move and in the better coat. Correctly shaped head with dark eyes, good pigment and high set ears. Maturing well in body, good bone and feet, firm topline and correctly carried tail. BOB. 2.Moir’s Ch.Jansanleis Envy JW. I did prefer the shape and balance of this girl but she just would not move properly at all no matter how hard her handler tried! Lovely head and expression, squarely built with good chest and ribbing and correct front and rear angulation. Poodle (Toy) Open (3,1) 1.Murphy & Grant’s Afterglow Americano at Silvora Shcex. Standing alone but a more than worthy winner. Elegant in outline with good reach of neck, good front and rear assembly, good depth of chest, short back and high set tail. Long, fine head with lovely dark eyes, tight lips, defined chin and intelligent expression. Presented without a hair out of place and moving with a light, effortless action. Not far off being a veteran but hiding his age so well. I realised later he was Group 2 last time I judged the group in Scotland and he repeated that result again taking Group 2 in good company. Chow Chow Open (2,1) 1.Collins’ Devotabullz It’s Me Mr Chow. 2yr male with such a lovely temperament. Compact and well balanced with good bone, deep chest and well sprung ribs, level topline and well constructed rear. Masculine head with lovely expression, clean dark eyes with good fill beneath, broad muzzle, strong jaw and good pigment. Moved with a free, typical action holding his outline firm. BOB Shih Tzu Open (7,1) 1.Dyker’s Thaisu Morningstar Avec Kimevan. Small, sturdy 15month old male presented in super coat and condition. Beautiful expression from his large dark eyes, muzzle short and wide with lips level, definite stop and long, correctly set ears. Ample neck for balance, firm topline, good chest and ribbing, short strong legs and tail set and carried well. Moved accurately in all directions with good drive behind and holding his outline well in profile. A lovely quality dog topping a nice class. BOB, G4. 2.McMillan’s Yazhi Sweet Painted Lady JW. Very pretty 2yr bitch with an appealing expression, round head with lovely dark eyes, short, square muzzle and good pigment. Well balanced outline with good neck, topline and tail set. Moving happily, looking particularly good in profile. Not quite the substance and finish of 1 but I liked her. 3.Dyker’s Thaisu’s Black Rose for Kimevan. Akita Open (4) 1.O’neill’s Ch, Ir Ch Geilsaven Toote Sweet. Beautiful quality 2yr bitch who I’m not surprised to see has her title. Good substance and bone for size with crested neck into a strong front, level topline, moderate tuck up and well muscled rear. Broad head with correctly set and carried ears, small dark eyes, strong muzzle with tight lips and dense pigment. Powerful on the move, holding her outline firm, I imagine she’d look even more impressive with more room to move! BOB, G3. 2.McLlaren’s Ir Ch. Barannod Ballyshannon Boy Ir Jun Ch. 8 ½ yr old male, powerful and masculine with good bone and a well balanced outline. Strong neck, deep chest, level topline and strong loin. Moderately angulated rear with hocks well let down and tail set and carried correctly. Large, correctly shaped head with flat skull, well set ears, dark clean eyes, broad muzzle and strong jaw. In super condition, moving with purpose. 3.Brodie & Pirie’s Shanaburn All Eyes On Me. AVNSC Utility Open (14,5) 1.Todd’s Witchgait Toasted Cheese JW. Shar Pei nearing 2years old who didn’t put a foot wrong to top this class and later the group. Squarely built and compact presenting such a smart, balanced outline. Strong neck into good shoulders, straight front with good bone, broad, deep chest, correct topline and tailset, Well proportioned head with neat, well set ears, dark eyes, correct length of muzzle with padded lips, large nose and lovely ‘frowning’ expression. His totally accurate, balanced movement really impressed, foot perfect in all directions and maintaining his outline at all times. In beautiful condition and handled to an advantage. Best AVNSC, Group 1. 2.Maxwell & Chalmers’ Jodak’s Dance Party at Aintshe. 15 month Lhasa presenting a lovely outline both standing and on the move with well arched neck, firm topline, tail carried well over her back and well angulated rear. Nicely shaped head with dense pigment, dark eyes, correct length of muzzle and medium stop. Sound on the move with a lovely jaunty gait. Presented in good coat. 3.Hinshelwood’s Muirfauld Mirror Image. Utility Group 1.Todd’s Witchgait Toasted Cheese JW (Shar Pei) 2.Grant & Murphy’s Afterglow Americano at Silvora Shcex. 3.O’neill’s Ch, Ir Ch Geilsaven Toote Sweet (Akita) 4.Dyker’s Thaisu Morningstar Avec Kimevan (Shih Tzu) AV Utility MP (11,2) 1.Easdon & Martin’s Yakee It’s All About Me. This Boston upped her game in this class and moved really well. 2.Pediani’s Araki Yubetcha. 8month TT of a nice size and shape, squarish with decent shoulders, good topline, body developing well for age, strong rear and well set and carried tail. Well shaped head with resolute expression. Moved freely, just needs to firm up in front. 3.McMillan’s Yazhi Dancing Queen. AV Utility Pup (8,2) 1.Grant & Murphy’s Silvora Amorecano. Gorgeous Toy Poodle with the most delightful attitude, showing her little socks off and holding herself so proudly. Fine head with good foreface and chiseling, tight lips and good chin, dark, correctly shaped eyes and super expression. Good reach of neck, good chest and ribbing for age, strong loin, well angulated rear and high set tail carried well. Moved with confidence, light and free, accurate in all directions. Presented is super coat of the correct texture and handled to an advantage. Best Utility Puppy and I was delighted to hear she took RBPIS at the end of the day. 2.Ritchie’s Sifrasons Maximus. Lhasa presented in gleaming condition and handled beautifully. Compact and sturdy with a nice balance to his outline, good neck, topline and tail carriage, well balanced length of leg, good chest and ribbing and well angulated rear. Nice head properties with good length of muzzle, medium stop, dense pigment and good furnishings. Smart moving. 3.Locke-Mcfadzean & Lopes’s Fortuna Phoenixx Rising over Sassafras (imp usa) AV Utility Veteran (9,4) 1.Hamilton’s Ch. Torfness Prince Harry of Galetibbian. Absolutely gorgeous Tib Span of 7.5yrs, not looking his age in the slightest and obviously loves being in the ring. Masculine head but without a hint of coarseness. Dark eyes, blunt muzzle, good chin and well set and carried ears. Strong neck leads to a good front assembly, firm level topline, good spring of rib and well balanced length of body. Super on the move covering the ground with a positive gait, accurate out and back and looking a picture in profile. In super coat and condition with the most delightful temperament. Really pleased to hear he took BVIS at the end of the day, well done. 2.O’Brien & Cooper’s Susu Princess Spice Parti Jw. 3.Campbell’s Tulibell Su Pryze Partii JW. Welsh Corgi (Pembroke) Open (4,2) 1.Brown’s Calwinii’s Valentina Rose JW. 2.5yr bitch, sturdily built with good reach of neck, firm topline, short legs with good bone, good depth of chest and spring of rib and well angulated rear. Nice head and alert expression, flat skull between well set ears, strong jaw and nicely tapered muzzle. In good coat and condition, moving with a free, accurate gait, covering the ground well. Lovely temperament, very attentive to her handler. BOB, G4. 2.Manson’s Calwinii’s Aqua Bloom. Half sister to 1 and at only 8 months was definitely enjoying her day, but not really making the most of herself! Very sturdily built with super substance and bone, lovely chest and ribbing and good rear angulation, could have a touch more neck for balance. Attractive head with lovely expression. Moved soundly but just wasn’t concentrating enough so didn’t maintain her outline which was a shame as I’m sure she can move well when she wants to! Australian Shepherd Open ( 3) 1.Mctaggart’s Jack To A King Des Terre’s De Khairyaca Shcm. 9yr old veteran in superb condition presenting a nicely balanced outline with strong, clean neck, firm level topline,deep chest, correctly balanced length of leg, moderate bone and sound rear. Masculine head with nicely finished muzzle, good mouth, defined stop and alert expression. Moved with ease holding his outline firm. Presented to an advantage and hiding his years ever so well. BOB, Group 3. 2.Pugh, Mackenzie & McTaggart’s Northbay Xsells Can’t B’Leaf My I’s. Smaller and a little shorter in body than 1, not cooperating fully with his handler so wasn’t making the best of himself. Strong neck, deep chest, well sprung ribs, good width behind with moderate turn of stifle. Well proportioned head with expressive eye, defined stop and nicely finished muzzle. Moved well, accurate out and back and holding his outline firm in profile. 3.Simpson’s Lamintone For The Drive at Applecreek. Shetland Sheepdog Junior (6,4) 1.Redpath’s Pathaaron Fair Isle. Beautiful 11month bitch who couldn’t be ignored. Graceful and well proportioned in outline with proud head carriage, correct topline and tail set, good front and rear assembly and well sprung ribs. Gorgeous head of good length, flat between small, correctly carried ears, flat cheeks, dense pigment, lovely eyes and expression. Moved effortlessly covering the ground with ease. Presented in super coat and condition with such a sweet temperament. Topped the breed entry with ease and I found nothing in the group to beat her. BOB, Group 1, Puppy Group 1, BPIS. 2.Melvin & Jopson’s Katiedale The Piper at Nithview. 17month dog who was a little shorter in neck and not as graceful in outline or movement as 1. Nice head and expression, good front and rear angulation, well sprung ribs and good topline. Sound on the move. Post Grad (9,5) 1.Brodle & Raithel’s Shanaburn Strawberry Wine. 2yr bitch with good front and rear angulation, good neck, well sprung ribs and decent topline. Feminine head with nice eyes, slight stop and correct length of muzzle. Carrying a good coat of the correct texture. Moved the best in this class, particularly good out and back. 2.Reekie’s Ellenyorn Elixer. Very pretty bitch of nearly 3yrs. Nicely balanced outline with good neck, topline and tailset. Not as good in front as 1 on the move. Lovely temperament. 3.Purves’ Donallin Penny Arcade. Open (10,9) 1.Purves’ Donallin Dream Girl. Soundly constructed and free moving with nice outline, proud head carriage, good topline and strong bone. Good length of head with nice eyes, flat cheeks and well finished muzzle. Collie (Rough) Junior (3) 1.Mitchell’s Avonfair A Million Dreams. Only 6months old but was the best on the move here with the others not as sure footed on the flooring. Beautiful head and expression, correctly shaped with flat skull, small, well set ears, strong jaw and nicely finished muzzle. Strong neck into good shoulders, good chest and ribbing for age, well angulated rear and nicely balanced length of body. Moved happily holding the best outline in the class, such a delightful attitude. 2.Barr’s Roughrigg Ragnfrid. Soundly constructed with a nice outline stood, good neck, topline and rear angulation. Correctly shaped head with intelligent expression and nice eyes. Presented in lovely coat and condition. Unfortunately just wasn’t happy moving on the flooring so lost her outline. 3.Macdonald’s Brilyn Look at Me. Grad (6,4) 1.Mitchell’s Avonfair A Million Lovesong. Mother to the junior winner and in super condition considering she hasn’t long had a litter! Good front and rear assembly, strong neck, deep chest and well sprung ribs. Pretty head with small ears, dark expressive eyes, dense pigment, strong jaw and well balanced length of muzzle. Moved happily, accurate out and back. 2.Melvin & Jopson’s Nithview Eyrie. Nearly 4 yrs old and another not making the most of herself on the move. Sound construction with good topline and well angulated rear with correctly set tail which could be longer. Wedge shaped head with strong jaw and nicely finished muzzle, could have used ears more to enhance her expression. Open (3,2) 1.Brodie’s Shanaburn Country Road. 2yr dog with a lovely temperament, presented in beautiful coat and condition. Nice outline of good proportions with good neck, correct topline, deep chest, good bone, strong rear and well set and carried tail. Handsome, well balanced head with super expression, lovely dark eyes, small, correctly set ears and dense pigment. Moved happily with a sound, easy gait. BOB Border Collie Grad (3) 1.Sloan’s Locheil Give Me Love from Inverstag. 18month bitch who still has some maturing to do but was the best on the move in the class, holding a good outline in profile, accurate out and back. Presents a smart outline with good reach of neck, firm topline, slightly longer than tall, strong bone and parallel rear. Pleasing head and expression with well tapered muzzle, strong jaw, dark eyes and well set ears. Didn’t move as well in the challenge unfortunately. 2.Walker’s Ravenskirk Pretty In Pink. 2yr bitch with well laid shoulders, good chest and ribbing, a touch longer than 1, strong bone and well muscled rear. Well proportioned head with alert expression, nice eyes and well finished muzzle. Moved soundly. 3.Walker’s Ravenskirk Brown Eyed Girl. Open (1) 1.Walker’s Miraje Just Because at Ravenskirk. Not that keen on the flooring but moved better in the challenge to take bob. Nice size and shape with good front and rear angulation, good chest and ribbing, good bone, straight front and parallel rear. Good width of skull with ears set well apart, distinct stop, strong jaw and muzzle. Moved soundly, got better as she settled more. BOB. Bearded Collie Grad (3) 1.Ryan’s Dychix Invictus For Razkal. Well presented 4yr dog with lovely masculine head, strong jaw, nice eyes and such a gentle expression. Good construction throughout, could just have a touch more upperarm and better layback of shoulders which would allow more reach in front on the move. In well muscled condition and in lovely coat. 2.Robertson’s Heather Mist Miss Tillietudelm at Quothquan (imp swe) 3yr bitch with good head and expression. Good depth of chest, well ribbed back, strong loin and well angulated rear. Moved with a lovely length of stride. 3.Higgins’ Allachoy Isle of Neave. Open (4,1) 1.Gibbs’ Snikkles Bluebeard at Pirateer JW Shcm Shcex VW. Super 8yr old veteran in perfectly presented coat and in such fit condition. Masculine head, broad and flat with strong muzzle and jaw, large eyes and such a soft expression. Arched neck of good length into good front assembly, deep chest, good ribbing to strong loin, level topline and strong, well constructed rear. Moved with a smooth, effortless gait holding his outline firm and covering the ground easily. BOB. 2.Robertson’s Arranbrae Laird of Quothquan JW Another nicely constructed exhibit who was sound on the move and presented in super coat and condition. Good front and rear angulation, good bone, well sprung ribs, firm topline and well set and carried tail. Handsome head with kind expression. Moved well. 3.Savage & McLean’s Talraz Comic Relief at Canaich JW. AVNSC Pastoral Open (6,2) 1.Kolomycew & Birced’s Chiceron Spin Doctor. Beauceron who really impressed on the move, circling the ring with a lovely length of stride, effortless and accurate in all directions. Large and powerfully built with head carried proudly on a strong neck, deep chest of good width, well ribbed back to strong loin, correctly balanced length of body and well muscled rear. Nice head qualities with dark oval eyes, moderate stop, nicely finished muzzle and strong jaw. Handled to an advantage and really making the most of himself. BOB, Group 2. 2.Meikle & Henderson’s Lintukoto Ilmiomainen. 17month F. Lapphund who was close up to 1. Smart outline with strong neck, sound front assembly, moderate spring of rib, well balanced length of body, short strong loin and correctly set and carried tail. Delightful expression, oval eyes defined stop, short well tapered muzzle and well set and used ears. In good coat, moving with a brisk action. 3.Stewart’s Sunlions Galip Gladyator. Pastoral Group 1.Redpath’s Pathaaron Fair Isle (Shetland Sheepdog) 2.Kolomycew’s Chiceron Spin Doctor (Beauceron) 3.McTaggart’s Jack To A King Des Terre’s De Khairyaca Shcm (Australian Shepherd) 4.Brown’s Calwinii’s Valentina Rose JW. AV Pastoral MP (8,1) 1.Meikle & Henderson’s Elbereth Etianen at Lintukoto. Gorgoeus F. Lapphund baby who really was close up in the challenge for bp against the group winning sheltie. Gorgeous head and expression, well used ears, lovely eyes, correct length of muzzle and good pigment. Lovely construction throughout and presents a super, balanced outline. Moved so confidently, brisk and effortless maintaining his outline at all times. Quality coat and a delightful attitude, an exciting puppy. 2.Saunders’ Leterikhills River Star Over Torriglen. Lovely Shetland Sheepdog, just 6months old but would have given most of the others in the breed a run for their money if she’d been entered in the adult breed classes. Beautiful head of good balance with neat ears, well finished muzzle and lovely eyes. Well balanced in outline with ample reach of neck, good topline, strong bone and well constructed rear. Moved very well, accurate in all directions and holding her outline firm. 3.Mitchell’s Avonfair Aloysius. AV Pastoral Pup (10,4) 1.Redpath’s Pathaaron Fair Isle. 2.Meikle & Henderson’s Elbereth Etianen at Lintukoto. 3.Gibb & Dungavell’s Debbeacol Devil In Disguise at Pirateer, AV Pastoral Veteran (10,6) 1.McTaggart’s Jack To A King Des Terre’s Se Khairyaca Shcm. 2.Reekie’s Ellenyorn Echo Falls. Another nice Sheltie I'd have liked to have seen in the breed classes! Ultra feminine, elegant and balanced. Flat skull, correct length of muzzle which is well rounded, dense pigment and well set and used ears. Soundly made with decent front assembly, good topline and tailset, good chest and ribbing, well angulated rear and good bone and feet. Moved with a graceful action. 3.Gibb’s Snikkles Bluebeards At Pirateer JW Shcm Shcex VW.