Fife Kennel Association

I would like to thank the officers and committee of Fife Kennel Association for inviting me to judge the working breeds at your show. It was a great day even though the weather made it challenging but my capable steward Hayley kept my ring running very smoothly so thank you. A final thanks must go to the exhibitors who entered under me and were clearly all enjoying their day out. 

Great Dane Post Graduate (2)

1st - Martin’s Keishant Athena, 23mth old fawn bitch who stood with great elegance and beauty. Holding her head high on both standing still and on the move to give a lovely outline. Eyes dark with ears of medium size and set high. Correct dentition. Neck long and well arched leading into well sloped back shoulders and straight forelegs. Back and loin strong with good hindquarters. Moved with great elegance and lithe action around the ring. 

2nd - Young’s Roucandane Summer Breeze, 3 year old fawn bitch with a lovely head, medium sized eyes and lovely triangular ears showing an alert expression. Good length of neck, shoulders muscular and forelegs straight. Ribs well sprung. Strong and muscular hindquarters with good turn of stifle. Was a little unsettled on the move today.

Great Dane Open (3, 1abs)

1st - Young’s Lomondane Dinnae Bother, 3 year old fawn male that stood with great strength and elegance. Head of good length and in balance when compared to the overall balance. Nose black with correct teeth dentition. Ears set high, medium in size and giving an alert expression. Muscular neck leading into well sloped shoulders and a strong back. Forelegs straight with good bone. Brisket deep and reaching elbow. Strong muscular thighs and good turn of stifle. Tail thick and good length. Moved around the ring with free movement but galloping power. Delighted to award him BOB then to watch him being given Group 2. 

2nd - Martin’s Keishant Zeus, 3 year old fawn male who on another day would have won this class. Masculine head of good length with nice dark eyes and nose. Ears medium in size, triangular and alert. Correct dentition. Neck long and well arched leading into strong shoulders. Fore legs straight with cat-like feet. Back and loins strong. Hindquarters strong with hocks set low. Moved well around the ring. 

Boxer Open (2, 1bs)

1st & BOB Lafferty’s Geenawell Lorenzo 2 year old brindle male who showed a square profile. Head in proportion to the body with a broad muzzle and distinct stop. Nose black with wide nostrils. Eyes dark and ears set wide showing an alert expression when needed. Neck round and strong leading into long, sloping shoulders and straight forelegs. Chest deep and back straight with a slight slope. Hindquarters strong. Moved with power and free covering the ground well. Pleased to see him being awarded Group 3.

Newfoundland Open (1)

1st and BOB Duff’s Titanbears Vainglorious JW SHCEX OSW 2 and a half year old black male who has it all. Stood with great strength and looked majestic. He did not disappoint when going over him. Head was broad with a well developed occipital bone. Muzzle short and clean cut. Ears set well back and lying close to the head. Neck was strong leading into well set shoulders. Forelegs well muscled and straight with elbows close to the body. Level topline with nice muscular loins. Hindquarters built well and strong. Tail of moderate length. Moved around the ring freely and I was chuffed to bits to see him achieve Group 1 and then ultimately Best in Show. 

Doberman Post Graduate (4,2bs)

 1st - Blackburn’s Knecht Little Richard 10mth old male who had a lot to like about him. Head in proportion to body with a good depth of muzzle. Mouth strong and well developed with correct dentition. Dark almond shaped eyes. Ears set high on the head. Good length of neck. Forechest is developing nicely with a good spring of ribs and straight forelegs. Back is firm with a slightly sloping topline. Hindquarters muscular, well developed with a well bent stifle. Tail carried freely when on the move. Moved around the ring with drive and power. Pleased to award BOB then chuffed to see him achieve Group 4 and finally Best Special Puppy in Show. 

2nd - Pagen’s Manrio Izmir At Trystorme 2 year old bitch who has a good head and muzzle, almond shaped eyes and correct dentition. Ears small and set high on the head. Well sprung ribs and strong back. Forelegs straight and hindquarters muscular. Well bent stifle and hocks good. Tail carried over freely when on the move. Unfortunately she was unsettled when on the move today. 

Doberman Open (4, 2abs)

1st Verrall’s Grafmax Oberon At Camperdown 2 year old male who was of medium size who was bold and alert at all times. Nice head with a blunt wedge and good depth of muzzle. Eyes dark and ears set high. Mouth strong and correct dentition. Neck lean and carried with nobility. Deep ribs that were well sprung reaching the elbow. Back strong and firm. Hindquarters were well angulated and strong given the powerful drive when on the move. Tail carried freely when moving. Really pushed hard for BOB and on another day would have won this. 

2nd Cairn’s Lamarg The Russian Princess 3 year old bitch who has so much to like about her. She has a lovely head with good depth of muzzle and nice dark eyes. Ears were small and neat. Mouth was strong and well developed with correct dentition. Good angulation in the front and rear. Back was strong with a straight topline slightly sloping. Forechest was well developed. Moved well round the ring. 

Siberian Husky Open (2, 1abs)

1st and BOB Donaldson-Buist’s Aloustairs’s Ghost Chilli 18mth old bitch who was extremely alert at all times. Head in proportion to the body. Muzzle of medium length and width. Clearly defined stop and almond shaped eyes. Ears triangular in shape, strongly erect and set high on the head. Neck of medium length leading into well laid back shoulders. Back strong with a level topline. Good angulation front and rear. Moved okay round the ring. 

St Bernard Open (1)

1st & BOB Lee’s Glengracie Summer Nights 2 year old bitch who has a beautiful coat. Head large with a short muzzle that was square at the nose end. Cheeks flat with strong jaws and correct dentition. Eyes dark of medium size and ears lying close to the cheeks. Neck was thick and muscular leading into broad shoulders and well up withers. Legs strong in bone and straight. Ribs well rounded with a level back. Hindquarters well muscled, broad and strong. Well developed 1st and 2nd thigh. Feet compact. Moved well round the ring when settled.

Russian Black Terrier (1)

O’donnell’s Kalaslane Revenge For Neukiebear (IKC) SHCEX 5 year old bitch who I have always admired. I was not disappointed when going over her. Head well proportioned with a moderately broad skull and rounded cheekbone. Ears triangular in shape and set high. Eyes hidden by lovely furnishings but when seen were dark and oval shaped. Jaws strong with correct scissor bite. Neck powerful and long leading into well laid shoulders. Elbows close to the body and forelegs straight. Withers clearly marked, back level and muscular. Hindquarters were straight, thighs muscular and well developed. Stifles are well bent. Coat of medium texture and definitely waterproof with a dense undercoat. Moved around the ring covering the ground well and driving power in the rear. 

Judge 

Melanie Reekie