Perthshire Canine Club

Adult handling 

1st handler with Australian Shepherd. Extremely efficient handler that stood the dog beautifully at all times holding an attractive shape. On first impression when moving to the back of the dog, the dogs expression & ears were lost. Moved beautifully at one with the handler with L shaped arm, for perfection would work a little on a lead at the side of the dogs face instead of the top. When I asked this handler to do a free stand they pulled all the stops out at the end with the perfect stand! Lead out the side of the head & hands together. Looked a picture. A very competent handler. Great job. 

1st Handler with Scottish Terrier. A very competent & “no frills” terrier handler that showed the dogs breed specific features of extremely well. Stacked the dog beautifully on the floor. Upon the table once again beautifully stacked. Showed the teeth very well. Moved at the dogs speed at all times with L shaped arm. He was a little difficult coming back to the judge but the handler encouraged him forward when he was stubborn. Not an easy breed to handle and once again this handler made it look easy. I can certainly appreciate that. Keep up the good work! 

2nd handler with a Rhodesian Ridgeback. Another very natural handler that made it look easy with a breed that is very challenging. Made a very attractive shape on the stand, when looking at the head just lost that ears & expression when moving round the dog which was a shame. If the collar was held show off the ears and crest the neck a little to the pocket will make a huge difference. I loved the loose lead on the move with L shaped arm. Showed the teeth very well. I think this partnership has a lot of potential just little things that will make a big difference. Noted how polite this handler was to the winner of the class. Love to see that.