Midland Counties Scottish Terrier & West Highland White Terrier Club

MIDLAND COUNTIES SCOTTISH TERRIER & WEST HIGHLAND WHITE TERRIER CLUB -OPEN SHOW
31ST AUGUST 2024

SCOTTISH TERRIERS

I would like to thank the society for the honour of judging their open show, and to the exhibitors for such a super entry and my stewards for the afternoon Julie and Frances who kept my ring moving smoothly. Was very pleased to see my Best of Breed go RBIS, my Best Puppy in Breed got BPIS and my Veteran went BVIS.

MINOR PUPPY DOG (2/2) 1. Breden, Skudder & Caley HONEYPAWS MR SANDMAN Solid wheaten, up to size, with good substance and a harsh double coat which was presented beautifully. Dark almond shaped eyes, and well-placed ears, correct scissor bite. Moved well with good rapport with his handler. 2. Hoare, Miller & Miller GLENAFFRIC HIDDEN MAGIC Just 6 months old and his first show. Brindle with long head with almond shaped eyes, nice font, good spring of rib and well-placed shoulder. Unfortunately he was giving his handler a tough time and didn’t show his best on the move, and could do with carrying a bit more weight to his advantage.

PUPPY DOG (2/2) 1. Dixon’s CHATTERDALE STAR ECLIPSE Beautiful black dog, with long head, dark almond shaped eyes and correct ear set, leading in correct front with deep chest and neat elbows. Lovely hind quarters with great angulation. Moved beautifully around the ring showing himself to advantage. Pleased to award him Best Puppy Dog and Best Puppy In Breed. 2. Hoare, Miller & Miller GLENAFFRIC HIDDEN MAGIC Repeat of last class. To note he did move a lot better in this class.

JUNIOR DOG (3/3) 1. Kenny-Marriott & Marriott MILLINGFORD BLUE THUNDER Black masculine dog with great bone and substance who took my eye as soon as he entered the ring. Lovely long, clean head with super eye, long sloping shoulders in a straight topline which he held on the move. Good front with deep chest and excellent spring of rib, short coupled and great angulation that could be seen in his movement. Pushed vey hard for the reserve best dog. 2. Redfern’s EIMAHAN’S LAST JEDI Young black dog, of good type and substance. Dark almond shaped eye, neat ear and scissor bite. Would prefer more width throughout. Went well when settled. 3. Webster’s EIMAHAN’S PHANTOM MENACE OF PEPILARUE

POST GRADUATE DOG (3/1) 1. Hughes’ TRIMSCOTT IDRIS ELBA Black dog with excellent substance, deep chest and good spring of ribs. Long head with scissor bite, would prefer a slightly darker eye but was almond shaped. Moved well holding his top line. 2. Chapman’s SIR HAMISH OF VIRGINASCOT Black masculine dog with good topline which he held on the move. Good head with neat ear set and dark eye, strong neck leading into a good lay of shoulder. Would prefer a little more width throughout.

LIMIT DOG (3/1) 1. Hughes’ TRIMSCOTT IDRIS ELBA as before 2. Chapman’s SIR HAMISH OF VIRGINASCOT as before

OPEN DOG (6/2) 1. Borga’s INT/IT/FR CH TRAKSIDE GIOVE Beautiful brindle dog that caught my eye as soon as he entered the ring, Presented beautifully, and of excellent breed type. Long head, with dark almond shaped eye, good ear placement and strong masculine neck which led into a good front, excellent spring of rib with deep chest. Good angulation with translated into great movement. Best Dog 2. Bourgeois’ FR/LU/HR CH POWER RANGER DOMINOSCOTS JCH Another dog of excellent breed type, with so much to like. Lovely clean head with dark almond shaped eye, neat ears and scissor bite. Straight front with deep chest and good ribs, short back with firm topline that he kept on the move. Reserve Best Dog 3. Ashworth’s RUSSALAN CRIMSON COBURN FOR NAVIBA

VETERAN (8/1) 1. Rutherford’s CARISCO CENDAL CRÈME Beautiful wheaten bitch of 8 years and of super breed type. Very feminine head with well placed neat ears, and the darkest almond shaped eyes giving a typical expression, and scissor bite. Good lay of shoulder in neat elbows and deep chest. Good spring of ribs into good hind quarters. Moved well keeping her topline. Best Veteran In Breed 2. Broome’s LIRODA MIDNIGHT KISS AT EVINGBRIAR VW Black bitch and a size larger than my winner. In superb condition for her 9 years, Dark almond shaped eyes, neat ears and good bite, moderate neck leading into a firm topline. Presented to advantage and moved around the ring with purpose. 3. Hovagimyan’s CH VERASCOTT JUMPIN JACK FLASH

MINOR PUPPY BITCH (2/1) 1. Rutherford’s CARISCO WINTER SOLICE Lovely Brindle bitch, feminine and of good breed type. Long, clean head with neat ears and dark almond shaped eyes, and perfect scissor bite. Moderate neck leading into good shoulders and a firm topline which she held on the move. Deep chest, with a good spring of rib and short coupling. Moved beautifully around the ring. Best Puppy Bitch2

PUPPY BITCH (2/2) 1. Beckton’s GLENGRACIE SHE WILL ROCK YOU Wheaten baby who caught my eye as she entered the ring. Good head with dark eye and neat ears that she used well, scissor bite. Nice shoulders and moderate neck running into a good topline and well set tail. Good substance and bone, she moved with drive. 2. Wilson, Wilson & Dixon’s CHATTERDALE CLEAR STAR Compact black bitch with good angulation, good front assembly, deep chest and short coupling. Dark eyes, neat ears and correct scissor bite. She kept her topline on the move. She needs time to finish.

JUNIOR BITCH (3/1) Hovagimyan’s PERHAPS SPECIAL EDITION AT VERASCOTT Beautiful black bitch who presented the correct silhouette. Great substance and bone yet keeping her feminine attributes, and of excellent breed type. Long head, with deep set almond shaped eye, neat ears and correct scissor bite. Moderate neck into long sloping shoulders and a firm topline she held on the move. Good front and good angulation which you could see in her movement. Pleased to award her Reserve Best Bitch and Reserve Best of Breed 2. Redfern’s EIMAHAN’S A NEW HOPE Black bitch who was not quite as mature as my winner. Excellent coarse coat and deep chest that was low to ground. Keen expression and scissor bite. Needs a little more time to develop.

POST GRADUATE BITCH 1. Barton-Smith’s RUSSALAN ROSENDA ROSE 3 year old Black bitch who immediately stood out in this class. Good size and silhouette and coat in excellent condition. Neat ears and dark eye giving the correct expression, correct scissor bite. Moderate neck with excellent run-in into short back with level topline which she held on the move. Handled to advantage to win the class. 2. Chapman’s MIDSMITH’S AILSA OF FRAOCH GARRADH (IMP USA) 7 ½ years young, lovely silver brindle enjoying her day out. Excellent body properties with neat ears and dark almond shaped eyes. Good spring of rib and short coupling. Moved well around the ring. 3. Wilson’s CHARLILYMAE FUNSHINE JOVI OF BONNYNESS

LIMIT BITCH (8/3) 1. Rutherford’s CARISCO CARELESS WISPA Brindle bitch that presented an excellent silhouette. Lovely feminine head, with dark well set eye and neat ears that she used well. Good body propertied with deep chest and well sprung rib and good width throughout. Good front assembly and angulation, which showed in her movement, especially in the bitch challenge. 2. A size larger than the winner, black bitch of good breed type. Long head, with dark eye and keen expression, correct scissor bite, nice shoulders into good front assembly. Good spring of rib and deep chest, tail well set. Moved well and handled & presented to advantage. 3. McCracken’s CARISCO MYRTYLE BEACH TO AMAWYN

OPEN BITCH (7/2) 1. Bichel-Schnook’s LUX CH SIR DARNLEY’S DIMPLE DOT Black brindle bitch who took my eye as soon as she walked in. Full of substance, yet still feminine, beautifully presented, definitely the finished article. Good bite, long head, well set dark eyes with keen expression. Good width throughout and excellent front, deep chest, short coupled, carrying ribs well back, excellent hind quarters. Moved true with purpose and drive. Best of Breed 2. Bichel-Schnook’s SIR DARNLEY’S ESPECIALLY EASY INT JCH A size smaller than my winner but still the complete package. Lovely long head, with dark almond shaped eyes and scissor bite, moderate neck flowing into a short back and firm topline. Deep chest, short coupled and excellent rear angulation. 3. Webster’s GLENGRACIE MISS MERCURY AT PEPILARUE

Vicki Norton