Scottish Kennel Club

SAMOYED

Judge: Mrs H Salmon-Wilson (Salmona)

I was delighted to be asked to judge at the Scottish Kennel Club Championship Show on 18th May 2024. For the first time, they held ‘double’ Ch. Shows for the SKC, with both May and Oct Shows being run together. I would like to extend my thanks to the members of the committee who made my husband and I feel very welcome, and a special thank you to my two excellent stewards who kept the ring flowing at a brisk pace. This judging appointment was very special to me as it was 50 years ago this month that I got my first Samoyed, and became a “Sammy addict”! I was very fortunate to have some lovely dogs under me and was so pleased with my 2 CC and Res CC winners. An observation though is that there seemed to be quite a diversity of shapes and sizes, I would suggest that care is taken when breeding that the true Sammy is not lost. I would like to thank everyone who took the time and effort to show under me, it was a pleasure and a privilege to judge your lovely dogs. A big pat on the back to everyone on the presentation and handling, regardless of the position you were placed, you still took home the best dog in the world. And finally, I was over the moon to see that my BOB had done the ‘double’, and won BOB at both shows and was placed 2nd and 4th in the respective groups. What a great ambassador she was for the Samoyed breed.

BEST OF BREED : 11111 JOHNSON, Mr P J & Mrs B. Ch Nikara Sweet Dreams For Kimeekasams

Dog CC : 11110 JEBSON, Mrs Amanda & JEBSON, Mr Brian & KIRKWOOD, Lovely Snow Diamonds Kristoph To Vandreem Imp Hun

Res Dog CC : 11112 JONES, Miss Lisa Mair & KIRKWOOD, Mrs A

UK Ir Ch NL Ch Int Ch DK Ch Bel Ch Vandreem Imperial Kazhiya JW

Bitch CC : 11111 JOHNSON, Mr P J & Mrs B. Ch Nikara Sweet Dreams For Kimeekasams

Res Bitch CC : 11134 STERRITT, Mrs G. Ir Ch Kynoch Walking On Sunshine With Riversett Jun Ch

Best Puppy : 11101 BULE, Miss Lasma Dreambig Evija

Best Veteran : 11114 KIRKWOOD, Mrs Andrea & CARRUTHERS, Miss Nicola & R , Ch Neopisuemiy Schastlivchik D'stary S Hutora Dyan

Best Special Beginner : 11132 SIM, Mr Colin & HEALY, Ms Nuala & SIM, Mr Diarmuid, Dreambig California

Class 1811 PD NO ENTRIES

Class 1812 JD (3 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: 11131 RICHARDSON WRIGHT, Ms Lorna. Santaviga Another Jedi

15 months and maturing nicely. Soundly constructed with a good outline.

Excellent wedge-shaped head, all points correct with dark eye and pigmentation. Moved and showed well.

Class 1813 PGD (2 Entries) Abs: 2

Class 1814 LD (4 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 11110 JEBSON, Mrs Amanda & JEBSON, Mr Brian & KIRKWOOD, Lovely Snow Diamonds Kristoph To Vandreem Imp Hun

A dog of true quality, and only 20 months old, but a champion in the making. Strong masculine head, with alert expression, and dark pigmentation and eye. Although not quite in full coat today, he was well balanced with good depth of chest, well sprung ribs and good muscle in both body and rear. Moved with ease and showed with that extra something special. Handling and presentation excellent. DOG CC.

2nd: 11128 PROUT, Miss Charlene & PROUT, Mrs Karen, Jackson Maltayed At Furzeland (imp Pl)

Nicely balanced dog with good bone and angulation. Correct head, with dark pigmentation, and pleasing expression. Also correct textured coat, once again presentation excellent.

3rd: 11123 MILNE, Mrs Rachel, Lumistarr This Is How We Do It

Class 1815 OD (3 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 11112 JONES, Miss Lisa Mair & KIRKWOOD, Mrs A. UK Ir Ch NL Ch Int Ch DK Ch Bel Ch Vandreem Imperial Kazhiya JW

A very handsome dog, that took my eye when he entered the ring. Lovely wedge-shaped head, with excellent pigmentation, and the most attractive biscuit shaded coat. Strong neck and well-placed shoulders, with good hind angulation. Moved with confidence round the ring. Handling and presentation first class. RESERVE CC

2nd: 11113 KIRKWOOD, Mrs Andrea & JAWOR, Mr Mateusz , Sonik Z Limanowskiej Kotliny

Well placed ears, and pleasing expression with muscular neck, compact body and good depth of chest. Nicely textured coat groomed to perfection. Well-padded feet. Moved with drive and showed well.

3rd: 11133 SMITH, Mrs Janet & SMITH, Mr Gordon & KIRKWOOD, Mr Vandreem Imperial Karsten:

Class 1816 VD (2 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 11114 KIRKWOOD, Mrs Andrea & CARRUTHERS, Miss Nicola & R Ch Neopisuemiy Schastlivchik D'stary S Hutora Dyan

A very confident 8-year-old, with thick dense coat of correct texture covering a body of substance. Lovely wedge-shaped head, with the most attractive biscuit tipped ears. Well balanced overall, with fantastic feathering on his feet. Excellent presentation and moved with ease. BEST VETERAN

Class 1817 SBD (1 Entries) Abs: 1

Class 1818 GCD NO ENTRIES

Class 1819 PB (3 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 11101 BULE, Miss Lasma, Dreambig Evija

So much to like about this puppy, sound, compact body. Nice dark eye and wedge-shaped head with alert and intelligent expression without taking away from her femininity. Profuse coat in beautiful condition. A little unsure when first starting to move but settled down well. Awarded a well-deserved BEST PUPPY

2nd: 11130 PROUT, Miss Charlene & PROUT, Mrs Karen. Olimpia Maltayed At Furzeland (imp Pol)

Another ‘baby’ with confidence and showing herself off to her best advantage. Good muscle and body, with thick puppy coat. Pleasing head and expression, and made full use of the ring on the move.

Class 1820 JB (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 11119 MCGROARTY, Mr Stephen & RUSHTON, Mrs Valerie,

Lola Bella(ba2)

Just over 12 months, and slowly maturing. Nice head and expression, with good pigmentation. Well balanced overall, with correct tail set, and short profuse coat. A little wide behind but this should improve with age. Moved well when settled.

2nd: 11120 MCGROARTY, Mr Stephen & RUSHTON, Mrs Valerie, Snofaro Ashotep (ba2)

Very similar to No 1. Once again maturing nicely. Good bone and well-toned body. Dark pigmentation and eye. Nice ear placement. Movement and ring presence should improve with experience.

Class 1821 PGB (6 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: 11109 JEBSON, Mrs Amanda & JEBSON, Mr Brian,

Vandreem Imperial Amore

A lovely bitch, pleasing to the eye. Good wedge-shaped head with dark pigmentation, and correct shaped eye. Well-proportioned in every way, with a ring presence to match her presentation. Excellent coat, and tail set. I loved the feathering on her feet. Moved fluidly round the ring.

2nd: 11104 DRUMMOND, Mrs Wendy & DRUMMOND, Mr John, Sasoolka Love On The Rocks

A good solid specimen with deep chest and good bone structure. Surefooted and at ease moving round the ring. Presentation excellent

3rd: 11102 CORNWELL, Miss Sharon Jewel Child Of Joy Orleansnow (Cze Imp)

Res: 11118 MCGREADE, Mrs Denise & MCGREADE, MR PAUL Taronakits It's Kaboo For Frostia

Class 1822 LB (4 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 11115 KIRKWOOD, Mrs Andrea & JEBSON, Mrs Amanda & JEBSON. Lovely Snow Diamonds Karma To Vandreem (imp Hun)

Compact bitch with beautiful dark almond shaped eyes and pigmentation. Nice depth of chest and strong topline. Excellent coat of good quality and lovely tail set and plume.

2nd: 11103 DRUMMOND, Mrs Wendy & DRUMMOND, Mr John, Sasoolka Chase The Wind

A mature bitch, with lovely wedge-shaped head, using her ears to their best advantage, dark eye and pigmentation. Excellent front and rear angulation and well-proportioned in every way, Superb, profuse coat, and presented to perfection.

3rd: 11137 YOUNG, Mr Donald W N & YOUNG, Mrs Melanie A Cocosamel Camelia JW

Res: 11100 BULE, Miss Lasma Radost Zhizni Nahodka Via Dreambig (imp Rus)

Class 1823 OB (7 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: 11111 JOHNSON, Mr P J & Mrs B Ch Nikara Sweet Dreams For Kimeekasams

Such a sweetheart! she owned the ring when she entered, full of sparkle and presence. She ticked all the boxes. Stunning head, with well-placed ears and ‘coal’ black pigmentation and eyes, giving the most beautiful expression. A well-proportioned and compact bitch, ‘strong’ but without losing her femininity. A profuse coat in superb condition. She was on high alert the whole time and never stopped showing, as she flowed round the ring. Presentation and handling were flawless.

BITCH CC & BOB

2nd: 11134 STERRITT, Mrs G Ir Ch Kynoch Walking On Sunshine With Riversett Jun Ch

Another first-class bitch, who was knocking at the door. Appealing head with lovely expression. Dark pigmentation and correct coat. Lovely balanced outline, with good legs and feet. A lovely partnership with handler and bitch as they moved round the ring with surety and confidence. Excellent presentation and handling. RESERVE CC

3rd: 11099 BRANDENBERG, Mrs Sandra & SMITH, Miss Sue Ch Taronakits It's Kwest JW

Res: 11117 MCGREADE, Mrs Denise & MCGREADE, MR PAUL Ch Nikara Neverending Dream For Frostia

VHC: 11121 MCROBBIE, Mrs I & MCROBBIE, Ms Dorothy Bondsmoor Autumnal Rainbow

Class 1824 VB (3 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: 11116 MATFIN, Mr Peter George. Ch Tiksi Dancing Flame With Ashlantie Shcm Sh.C

A very pretty girl, superbly balanced bitch with feminine head, neat ears, good pigmentation and the sweetest expression. The excellent presentation and handling, complimented her ease of movement round the ring. She looked like she was thoroughly enjoying her day out.

Class 1825 SBB (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 11132 SIM, Mr Colin & HEALY, Ms Nuala & SIM, Mr Diarmuid Dreambig California

Pleasing to the eye this pretty bitch, was keen and alert the whole time, excellent pigmentation, and almond shaped eye. Good front, and body, moved with drive and confidence.

2nd: 11119 MCGROARTY, Mr Stephen & RUSHTON, Mrs Valerie Lola Bella(ba2)

As previous class

Class 1826 GCB (3 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 11132 SIM, Mr Colin & HEALY, Ms Nuala & SIM, Mr Diarmuid Dreambig California

As previous class

2nd: 11102 CORNWELL, Miss Sharon Jewel Child Of Joy Orleansnow (Cze Imp)

Not yet 2 years and maturing very nicely. Well-built body and front. Good head and pigmentation. Tail well set with lovely plume. Moved and showed well.

Can I make a comment on the 2 bitches who competed in the GCB class. From my personal experience with other ‘doggy disciplines” I am very proud of these exhibitors as they have committed their time and effort to take their dogs to training classes not only to make their dog a better ‘citizen’, but it also nurtures the relationship and teamwork between the dog and handler. It’s a real achievement to gain these awards and I hold this class in very high esteem. Well done to Diarmuid and Sharon.

Heather Salmon Wilson

20/5/2024

SKC (Oct/Gen) 18/5/2024