Lancashire Heeler Association

Vulnerable Native Breeds Open Show 

Sunday 6th Oct 2024 

I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the officers and committee for inviting me to judge at your open show. 

I would also like to express my appreciation to my steward for their assistance on the day. 

It was a pleasure to judge a wonderful entry of Skye Terriers at this well-organized event. The dogs displayed the exemplification of the breed standard, making my first experience judging this breed both challenging and enjoyable. 

Thank you all for your entries and for the good nature shown in accepting my decisions on the day. 

Class 144 Puppy (0/0)  

Class 145 Junior (1 entry / 0 absent) 

1st Jefferson, Mrs C, Madaza Tiara At Pemintell  

A feminine bitch of 17 months old well proportions head and skull, well pricked ears, with a good dark eye. Well boned body to a nice, developed hindquarter. A little distracted on outward movement but much better on return 

Class 146 Limit (5 entries / 2 absent) 

1st Ryan, Mrs KF & Mr E L, Flanagan The Troublemaker At Feorlig (IMP SVK)  

This was my first experience of judging a drop-eared variety of the Skye, this dog of just over 20 months old, ears correct for variety, large and hanging straight down giving a soft expression, dark eyes, with a long and low body, good overall balance, nice oval ribcage. Moved around the ring effortlessly  

Awarded RBoB 

2nd Curtis, Mrs J A, Brakemill Midsummer Dream JW 

Another feminine bitch of just over 3 years old in a good dark coat well proportioned throughout Ears well placed and gracefully feathered with dark eye, showed a well sized long and low body on the move 

3rd Holt, Miss E, Coriend Let’s Do Justice 

Class 147 Open (5 entries / 0 absent)  

1st Curtis, Mrs J A, CH Verumamicus Aurora Of Brakemill JW OSW 

This more mature bitch of closing in on 7 years old has great proportioned head and skull long but powerful, ears well set and the right size. Showing with good fore and hind quarter angulations and covered the ring with straight movement effortlessly giving a quality complete picture of a Skye terrier 

Awarded BoB 

2nd Sanderson, Mrs L & Mr N, Esgia Higland Laddie 

A masculine dog also closing in on 7 years old, dark coat with a nice head, ears set well, a well made body with balanced angulations, moved well around the ring with straight line both front and rear  

3rd Kendrick, Mrs J E, CH Frisco Kiaora At Jeraro (IMP CZE)  

Res Heath, Mrs R, CH Lavauxs Bahamian Chris 

VHC Heath, Mrs R, Skyeshire Rosie