Scottish Kennel Club

Thank you to the exhibitors for your entry which provided me with some difficult decisions. It was reassuring to have an entry where more correct heads were in evidence. A relaxed atmosphere around the ring was also noticeable. A big thank you to my stewards, working under unnecessary pressure, for keeping the ring running smoothly and the paperwork up to date. No judge appreciates being unnecessarily hurried, and I am no exception. PD (2) 1. Brown’s Archie Labakan Slovakia (Imp SKJ) Black Bi of 9 months. Very pleasing overall proportions. Moderate stop, good eye colour and shape. Length of shoulder and upper arm good. Correct length of rib, stood over himself well and moved as his balanced conformation would suggest. BP 2. McDevitt, Henderson’s Caronlea Sea’s The Day. Red merle boy of 9 months. Pleasing head proportions, correct neck into well laid shoulders, but not quite the length of upper arm of the winner. Moved well. JD (1) Harlow, Birkett, McDowell’s Heatherhill Never Ending Story (naf taf). Red tri, just into Junior and slightly unsettled. Well proportioned head with correct shape eye. Moderate neck into well placed shoulders. Good forechest, well sprung ribs of good length. Kept a strong topline on the move. PGD (5) 1 Heggie’s Winstead Brave New World Ir.Jnr.Ch. Well bodied black tri dog with good head proportions. Excellent forechest and depth of chest. Strong top line good length of rib. Moved well. 2 Pugh, Taggart, Mackenzi’s Northbay Xsells Can’t B’l My I’s (Imp USA) Blue merle with good head, eye shape and ear set. Moderately arched neck into correct front. Good length of rib. Needed a bigger ring to get into his stride. 3 Timperon’s Louiston Outlander With Triforce. LD (5:1) 1 Bothwell’s Norcis Slippery Jack JW Red merle boy of overall very pleasing proportions. Good head, eye shape and eye colour. Well set ears. Arched neck into well laid back shoulder and return of upper arm. Good forechest, depth of chest and length of rib. Strong loin. Moved with a very easy stride. RDCC 2. Heggie’s Talard Welcome To The Jungle. Overall good head proportions, arched neck into well boned front assembly. Correct depth of chest with good length of rib. Moved well with an easy stride. 3. Walsh’s Birkcross You Blu Me Away. OD (7:1) 1 Knott’s Shalako’s Come Hellr High Water (Imp.USA) This 4 y.o. red boy has matured well since I last judged him. Lovely head proportions with good eye shape and colour. Arched neck into well laid shoulder of good length. Correct return of upper arm. Good depth of chest and length of rib, strength over the loin. Balanced angulation which allowed him to move with a very easy, effortless stride. Very happy to award him the DCC. 2 Bothwell’s Louiston Whispered A Storm at Norcis JW. 3 y.o. Black tri with good head, arched neck. Lovely length of shoulder and return of upper arm. Correct depth of chest, length of rib and short loin. Strong top line on the move. Easy stride around the ring. 3 Cowley’s Sparkaway Talk of the Devil JW. VD (1) McTaggart’s Jack To a King Des Terres De Khairyaca (Imp Fr) 10 y.o black tri with well balanced head, good eye shape and colour. Strong arched neck into well laid shoulder and return of upper arm. Correct depth of chest, good rib, strong over the loin. Well muscled and moved with little effort around the ring. SBD (1) Simpson’s Lamintone For the Drive at Applecreek Slightly smaller black tri of 20 months. Good head proportions, with correct eye shape. Arched neck, length of shoulder and return of upper arm okay. Nice depth of chest and length of rib. Just needs to tighten up a little, but time is on his side. GCD (2) 1 Wray-Ramsden’s Caronlea Celtic Fire Starter for Takhisis (ai)(lkc) JW. Very nice 3 y.o who is masculine in head, correct eye shape, moderately arched neck leading into well laid shoulders and good return of upper arm. Good depth to chest, good rib, well balanced which showed in his movement. 2 Simpson’s Lamintone For The Drive at Applecreek. PB (5) 1 Mackenzie’s Shepherds of Paradise U’r My Gal naf (Imp.Fr) Lots to like with this 6 month black tri young lady. Very feminine head, with good eye shape and colour. Nice arched neck into well put together shoulder and upper arm. Liked her length of rib. In good condition which showed in her movement. Just had to give way for BP to the dog on age, but two very nice puppies. 2 Wilson, Gibbons’ Wispafetes Give Us a Twirl. Another very promising, well proportioned puppy. Good in head, neck, front assembly and rib. Easy movement as a result of her balanced conformation. 3 Wray-Ramsden’s Arohahills A Star Is Norn for Takhisis (Imp.ZAF) JB (4:1) 1 Brown’s Shepwood Gazing at Klouds. Nicely proportioned and balanced blue merle with good head, eye shape and colour. Liked her arched neck and length and layback of shoulder, with a good return of upper arm. Good length of rib, short loin. Moved well. 2 Beard’s Try Again De L’aussie Happy at Boskenna (Imp.Fr). Gives the impression of a little heavier and lower on the leg. However, fore and hind quarters match so her movement is very precise. Good forechest, deep chest, good rib and strong loin. 3 Martin’s U Got The Look De L’aussie Happy. PGB (3:1) 1 Crawford’s Louiston Lost Sister. Well proportioned head with good eye. Nicely arched neck into well placed forequarters with good forechest. Correct depth of chest with long rib, short loin and strong topline on the move, which was very balanced and effortless. 2 Thomson, Forbes’ Louiston Defying Gravity With Karensbrae. My notes say, similar to winner. Then of course they are litter sisters and I am sure they will change places many times. Today I just preferred the head planes of the winner. Two lovely ladies who share so many valuable breed assets. LB (4) 1 Bothwell’s Norcis Summer Truffle JW. Nicely proportioned and balanced bitch with good head, eye shape and colour. Arched neck into good layback of shoulder and return of upper arm. Well ribbed and strong loin. Moved with an easy stride. 2 Smith’s Birkcross Curtain Call. Very feminine bitch with good head. Good forechest, depth of chest, well ribbed and her overall balance allowed her to move with an easy stride. 3 Turnbull, Glegram, Douglas’ Talard She’s Got The Look (Imp). OB (7:3) 1 Timperon’s Triforce Charmed. 4 y.o.feminine black tri with good head, eye shape and colour. Arched neck into well placed front assembly thanks to her good forechest. Not overdone in depth of chest, and excellent length of rib. Short, strong loin. In very good condition, which, combined with her balanced angulation, allowed her to move with a good, effortless stride. Please to award her the BCC & BOB 2 Cowley’s Sparkaway Black Magic. Another well balanced bitch with a good head, arched neck, well laid back shoulder and good return of upper arm. Totally balanced throughout which allowed her to move so well. 3 Gibbons, Spencer’s Wispafete Once Upon A Dream. VB (1) Crawford, McDonald’s Ch. Mistyholly More Magic For Louiston. Very well presented 7 y.o blue merle in such excellent condition. Very feminine head with lovely expression. Correct arched neck, leading into well placed front assembly and good forechest. Well ribbed and a short strong loin. Thanks to her balanced angulation she held her topline well on the move, which she did with great ease. Happy to award her the RBCC and delighted to hear that she won the Pastoral Veteran Group. Many congratulations. SBB (2) 1. Simpson’s Rannaleroch Chilaca At Applecreek VW Beg.Ex RL2ex. Blue merle of 11 years and a credit to her owner/handler for keeping her in this excellent condition. A little narrow in head, but well arched neck and excellent front assembly, matched totally with her hindquarters. Not the stride of some, but balanced as her conformation indicates. 2 Bogle Shepwood White Rose. Black tri, feminine head with arched neck, good lay of shoulder, correct rib and strong loin. Moved OK. GCB 1. Simpson’s Rannaleroch Chilaca At Applecreek VW Beg.Ex RL2ex.

Lynn Dumbrell (Judge)