Darlington Dog Show Society Ltd

Darlington

Skye Terriers

Good entry. I found a few to be soft in topline and a couple with kinks in their tails. On the plus side I was impressed with how far back the ribbing went in most, essential in a long dog. Presentation was good and all in really strong muscle.

Veteran D (1)

1st: 534 KENDRICK, Mrs J E Ch Frisco Kiaora At Jeraro (Cze Imp)

Super d of 8 years. Liked his outline. He has a lengthy head of strength. Dark eyes. Well set ears. Enough neck. Quite good shoulders. Straight legs. Well ribbed back. Topline perhaps slightly soft now. Well made rear. V good mover. Super coat. Didn’t realise I had previously awarded him a CC. Today took the RCC, BV and congratulations on VG 3.

Puppy d (1)

1st: 544 TAYLOR, Mrs Susan Verumamicus Drusus

Promising pup. He has a super head, combining length and strength. Super ears, with fringing coming along. Lengthy neck. Well laid in shoulder. Front legs could be straighter. Well ribbed back. Firm topline. Strong rear. Just needs to get the hang of moving but so v promising.

Junior d ne

Post grad d ne

Limit d (4,1)

Interesting class with a few compromises.

1st: 535 LYNE, Mrs Julie Madaza Box Of Frogs

Liked his outline. Lengthy and strong head, drop eared and tight to his skull. Lengthy neck. Well laid shoulder. Slightly narrow in front. Well ribbed back. Has amstrong rear. Went well full of enthusiasm,

2nd: 528 DE LEIE, Mrs Jenine Verumamicus Cicero With Castrumskye

Liked his outline. He has apleasing, masc head. Medium neck. Could have a better front. V well ribbed. Strong rear. Could just use himself more on the move.

Open d (4,1)

Standing they all looked super.

1st: 543 RYAN, Mrs K F Ch Flanagan Energizer At Feorlig (imp Svk)

V good proportions. He has a super head has length with strength, lovely eye and expression. Fairly long neck. Well laid shoulder. Would prefer better forelegs. Well ribbed back. Super rear. Best tail set and carriage in class. Holds his shape moving. CC & BOB

2nd: 531 HEATH, Mrs R Ch Lavaux's Bahamian Chris

Has a super outline. Tail carriage on the move detracts. Liked his head. Stronger in muzzle than 3. Super ears. Lengthy neck. Well sprung ribs that go well back. Liked his rear. Could be tidier in front action.

3rd: 545 TURNER, Miss Olivia Knowlespring Quincy ShCEx

Veteran b (2)

1st: 530 HEATH, Mrs R Perrylands Hello Again

Fem b, liked her strength of head without being coarse. Lengthy neck. Well laid shoulder. Elbows could be tighter. Well ribbed. Topline could be firmer. V good rear. Better front action than 2.

2nd: 542 PARKER, Mrs C A Tweedsmuir Feebee Mine Sh.CM VW

Liked her proportions. Lengthy head. Good neck. Well ribbed. She is well balanced in angulation.

Topline slightly soft now.

Puppy b (2,1)

1st: 526 CHAPMAN, Mrs M Verumamicus Dione At Melminds

V lovely pup. Correct outline. Long head with strength but still fem. Enough neck. Well laid shoulder with long and sloping upper arm. Could be straighter in foreleg. Well ribbed back. Topline is level. V good rear. Moved v well. In the challenge liked er outline and topline the best. CC & BP

Junior b (2,1)

1st: 529 FOSTER, Mrs Charlotte Taytayskye Chipy Chip Coockye

Free moving b, just needs a little more confidence on the table. Quite good strength head, muzzle could be a fraction longer. Enough neck. Well laid shoulder. Long ribbing. Strong rear. V good mover.

Post grad b (3)

1st: 533 HOLT, Miss Elizabeth Coriend Let's Do Justice

Very honest and typy b who had best front in class. Liked her head v much, strength with length and still fem. Long neck. Quite a good shoulder. Well ribbed back. Would prefer a firmer topline. Ok rear. V good mover. RCC

2nd: 546 VOLKOVA, Mrs A Verumamicus Calypso

Liked her outline, could be slightly more relaxed. Strong head, Lengthy neck. Slightly narrow in front. Well ribbed. Topline ok. Good rear.

3rd: 527 COX, Miss Vanessa Silverbriar Imogen Of Petitpaws

Limit b (2)

1st: 532 HEATH, Mrs R Skyeshire Rosie

Liked her proportions and holds a better topline than 2. Fem head. Fairly strong. Enough neck. Front legs could be better. Well ribbed. Good hindquarters, which she uses well. Just a bit untidy in front action.

2nd: 541 MCLEOD, Mrs & Mrs G Esgia Cry Freedom

Liked her proportions. Lengthy and strong head. Ears held well. Medium neck. Quite a good front. Moderate rear. Tail could be better.

Open B ne

Jeff Horswell