Crufts

My sincere thanks to the RKC and Crufts for the invitation to judge Skye Terriers at Crufts. This is a breed that I have had a long association with through my great friend and mentor, Sue McCourt. Unfortunately, Sue was unable to be at the show due to ill health, I missed her greatly. Thank you to all the exhibitors for showing their dogs under me. They were all in good condition and temperaments were good.

Veteran Dog Entries: 2 Absentees: 0 1ST 1672 - Ch Frisco Kiaora at Jeraro (Imp Cze) VW (Mrs J E Kendrick) A quality dog to start. He was in excellent coat and condition. Correct size, good neck and shoulders. Level topline both standing and moving. In good muscle, he moved well and was in contention in the challenge. 2ND 1678 - Bhatairnis Fasach (Mrs Jan Mason) He has a strong head and mozzle, well boned legs and feet, and in good muscle. His topline was a bit soft. Moved steadily, his tail was carried a bit too high. 

Puppy Dog Entries: 1 Absentees: 0 1ST 1694 - Partisky Espionage at Challeymead (Mr K & Mrs W Woolley) Good head, ears and expression. Strong muzzle. Clean through the neck and shoulders. He showed well for a puppy. In good muscle. Obviously needs time to body up but he has plenty of time. Moved OK both ways.

Junior Dog Entries: 2 Absentees: 0 1ST 1687 - Tiny Winne Argon Targaryen (Imp Swe) (Mrs K D Simpson) This male has a good head and strong muzzle. In very good coat condition. Well boned legs and feet. He moved out well. Needs to body up and his topline can improve. 2ND 1689 - Verumamicus Drusus (Mrs S Taylor) Very raw at this stage, needs time to fill out. OK in head. He held his topline on the move and was sound. I would prefer more bone. 

Post Graduate Dog Entries: 3 Absentees: 0 1ST 1683 - Flanagan The Troublemaker at Feorlig (Imp Svk) (Mrs K F & Mr E L Ryan) A quality drop ear with a strong head and muzzle. He was in good coat condition and held his topline on the move. Level topline, good neck and shoulder placement. Well-muscled quarters. A pleasing dog to go over, he just needs time to body up. 2ND 1663 - Rhoderns Arbika of Trelawneki (Miss A & Mr S Heale & Davies) Not as positive on the move as my winner. Long and level. He has a smart outline and presented in good condition. Another that needs time to body up. 3RD 1687 - Tiny Winne Argon Targaryen (Imp Swe) (Mrs K D Simpson)

Limit Dog Entries: 1 Absentees: 1

Open Dog Entries: 12 Absentees: 2 1ST 1674 - Finnsky Flash (Mrs Ck Kitti) A quality dog with a striking outline, who made the most of himself. Good head ad expression. Excellent in neck and shoulders. Firm topline both standing and held on the move. He was in excellent coat and condition., with well-muscled quarters. He moved very well and with a lovely temperament. Delighted to award him the DCC. 2ND 1682 - Ch Flanagan Energizer at Feorlig (Imp Svk) (Mrs K F Ryan) A top-quality dog who I have previously awarded top honours to. He has a typical appealing head and expression, good neck and shoulders and well off for bone. He was well muscled and in excellent coat condition. He moved soundly but lacked the verve of the winner. Res CC. 3RD 1669 - Si Ch Flanagan The Legend Cze Jch (Mrs D Kovacikova) RES 1664 - Ch Lavauxs Bahamian Chris (Mrs R Heath) VHC 1685 - Whicheeta Walk The Walk (Ms J E Shuttleworth) 

Good Citizen Dog Scheme Dog Entries: 1 Absentees: 1 

Veteran Bitch Entries: 4 Absentees: 1 1ST 1657 - Ch Verumamicus Aurora of Brakemill JW OSW (Mrs J A Curtis) A quality bitch, with a strong head and muzzle. She was in excellent straight coat and a good clear cream. In very good body condition, she held her topline very well. Well off for bone, correct neck and shoulder placement. In excellent muscle condition. She moved very well. Best Veteran. 2ND 1665 - Perrylands Hello Again (Mrs R Heath) Good neck and shoulders, straight coat and well-muscled. She didn’t have the head of the winner and her topline was a little soft. Moved out well. 3RD 1681 - Tweedsmuir Feebee Mine ShCM VW (Mrs C A Parker) 

Puppy Bitch Entries: 1 Absentees: 0 1ST 1662 - Nahearadh Sky Full of Stars (Mrs J Harris) Pleasing head, ears and expression. She has a dark eye and is well off for bone. Desired level topline and well-muscled, Needs time to develop in body and when she settled she moved very well. Best Puppy. 

Junior Bitch Entries: 3 Absentees: 1 1ST 1675 - Finnsky Gaia Nl/fin/hel/nord Jw-2024 Fin Jch (Mrs M.k. & Mr K.m. Utter & Mikkola) A quality youngster with a quality head and expression. Clean through the neck and shoulders. Level topline and well-muscled. She has a lovely outline both standing and moving. Moved and showed well. 2ND 1654 - Verumamicus Dione at Melminds (Ms Chapman) A nice bitch to go over on the table but she was a bit unsure on the floor today. Strong head and mizzle. Firm topline and well-muscled quarters. Needs to settle on the move. 

Post Graduate Bitch Entries: 7 Absentees: 1 1ST 1667 - Coriend Let's Do Justice (Miss E Holt) A quality bitch who has a lovely head. Lovely cream colour and straight coat in great condition. Clean through the neck and shoulders. In excellent body and muscle. She held her topline well on the move and looked a picture standing. She deserves to gain her title. Res CC. 2ND 1691 - Verumamicus Calypso (Mrs A Volkova) She has a good head and eye with a strong muzzle. Well-muscled quarters and clean through the neck and shoulder. She needs to body up and she ok on the move when settled. 3RD 1658 - Taytayskye Chipy Chip Coockye (Imp Ita) (Ms C Foster) RES 1655 - Silverbriar Imogen of Petitpaws (Miss V Cox) VHC 1677 - Riskerytree The Countess (Mr N Macdonald) 

Limit Bitch Entries: 4 Absentees: 1 1ST 1686 - Wondersky Wish You Were Here at Whicheeta (Imp Usa) (Ms J & Mr S Shuttleworth & Whincup) A quality bitch with a good head and strong muzzle. She moved and showed well, holding her topline. Well bodied and in good muscle condition. 2ND 1656 - Brakemill Midsummer Dream JW (Mrs J A Curtis) Typy bitch with lots to like. She has a good outline, level topline and showed well, holding her topline. Well bodied and in good muscle. 3RD 1676 - Headscrook Going Home to Tarskavaig (Mr N Macdonald) 

Open Bitch Entries: 6 Absentees: 0 1ST 1670 - Multi Ch Flanagan The Day After Euw24 Wjw24 (Mrs M Kanasova) A top-quality bitch who was so good to go over on the table and she moved very soundly, holding her lovely outline at all times. Strong head and muzzle, dark eye and neat ears, used well. In lovely coat and condition, well-muscled quarters and it showed on the move, with a lovely tail carriage to complete the overall picture. It was a pleasure to award her the CC, Best of Breed and she did the breed proud in the Group, making the final 8. 2ND 1666 - Skyeshire Rosie (Mrs R Heath) A good honest bitch who has a good head and expression. In lovely body, coat and condition. Well-muscled quarters and she moved well, holding her topline at all times. 3RD 1673 - Multi Ch Finnsky Fancy (Mrs Ck Kitti) RES 1661 - Black Cuillins Catriona (Imp Deu) JW (Miss G Grainger) VHC 1660 - Black Cuillins Calatrava (Miss C Freiin Von Fritsch) 

Good Citizen Dog Scheme Bitch Entries: 2 Absentees: 1 1ST 1661 - Black Cuillins Catriona (Imp Deu) JW (Miss G Grainger) Strong head and muzzle. Presented in full coat and good coat condition. She has a nice outline and was in good muscle. Moved OK both out and back.