Whippet Club Of Scotland

Whippet Club Of Scotland Limited Show

01.11.2025

A huge heartfelt thank you to the committee of the Whippet Club Of Scotland for inviting me to judge at your limited show at the Lawrie and Symington Agricultural Centre in Lanark. I thoroughly enjoyed my day and was very well looked after by the committee.  Thank you ever so much for my lovely hamper filled with Scottish goodies. I found a few of my entries to be a little nervous on the table, and I would like to think that this was down to the venue – rather than the whippets themselves. 

PD (4,0) 1. Winkley-Balmer’s Edenwhip If I Can Dream – A handsome fawn youngster who caught my eye as he entered the ring.  He is up to size for me but was rewarded for his balanced construction and moderate angulation throughout. Masculine head of correct proportions and excellent strong underjaw.  Beautiful long, muscular neck that really flows into his excellent front construction.  Well-laid back shoulder which is of equal length to his upper arm with correct return. Plenty of fill in front. Elbows are naturally placed directly underneath the withers, moderate bladed bone and slight spring of pastern.  One of the best fronts in the dog classes of the day.  Good depth of chest and spring of rib for his age, with a sweeping underline that compliments his topline.  Excellent moderate rear angulation with well-muscled first and second thigh and well let down hocks.  He moved well on the up and back, and with a daisy-cutting action  when viewed in profile. Delighted to award him RBD and BPIS. 2. Jones’ Jothryn Snooze You Loose – 6 month old brindle dog with masculine head of correct proportions.  Muscular neck leads into his smooth front without too much prosternum.  Good length and return of upper arm.  Moderate bladed bone and flat muscle.  Good depth of brisket for his age, needs a little more fill in front but that should come with time.  Slight rise over the loin and a well-muscled rear with well let down hocks.  Moved well, just preferred the reach and drive of 1.  3. Arnold’s Aberlark Midget Gem.

JD (1,0) 1.  Smith’s Colloony Mr Jameson At Lorbri – Fawn dog with masculine head and sweet expression.  Equal length of muzzle to back skull and strong underjaw.  Fine, rose shaped ear.  Long, muscular neck into a good front construction, moderate bladed bone and slight spring of pastern.   Good depth of chest and spring of rib.  Sweeping underline and slight rise over the loin.  Well-muscled rear, excellent tail set and well let down hocks.  Moved well.

MD (0,0)

ND (0,0)

GD (8,1) 1. Winkley and Winkley-Balmer’s Bohosoul Firestarter By Edenwhip – Handsome fawn and white dog with masculine head, equal length of muzzle to back skull, excellent ear set with a fine, rose shaped ear and strong underjaw.  Long, elegantly arched muscular neck into a well laid back shoulder covered in flat muscle with equal length of upper arm with correct return.  Another with elbows sitting directly underneath the withers. Moderate bladed bone and slight spring of pastern.  Excellent feet.  Plenty of fill in front, good depth of brisket and spring of rib.  Sweeping underline complimenting the slight rise over his loin.  Topline held correctly when both stacked and on the move. Correct length of ribcage and loin.  Loin strong.  Excellent moderate rear angulation with broad, very well-muscled first and second thigh. Excellent tail set and well let down hocks.  Show in excellent muscular condition.  Moved true fore and aft, and with a long and low balanced stride when viewed in profile - and driving forwards with his powerful, muscular rear.  Delighted to award him BD and BIS. 2.  Hutchinson’s Zenobia Just An Illusion With Sweetaurora – Attractive brindle dog with masculine head, flat skull with slight stop and equal length of muzzle. Correct eye shape with fine, correctly set rose shaped ears.  Elegant neck leading into a well laid back shoulder, with equal length and return of upper arm. Straight forearms, moderate bladed bone and slight spring of pastern. Lovely shapely underline, with a strong well-muscled back and broad rear quarters. He moves with a free and easy stride and with grace and elegance. Excellent reach and drive with a daisy cutting action. Just preferred the overall shape of 1, unlucky to meet 1 today. 3.  Murton’s Cyangrange Carpe Diem.

LD (6,1) Burton’s Ballenbreich Harris JW – Shapley brindle dog with a beautiful masculine head of correct proportions with correct oval eye shape and set.  Long, muscular neck into good front construction with flat muscle.  Moderate bladed bone and slight spring of pastern.  Plenty of fill in front, good depth of chest and spring of rib.  Shapely underline and topline.  Well-muscled rear and well let down hocks.  Moved well and won this class on his profile movement. 2. Brooks’  Colloony For Your Eyes Only JW – Brindle dog with masculine head, flat skull and equal length of muzzle to back skull. Strong underjaw and well set ears.  Long, elegantly arched muscular neck into a good construction with flat muscle and elbows sitting underneath the withers.  Moderate bone, slight spring of pastern and excellent feet.  Good depth of chest and sweeping tuck up with a slight rise over the loin.  Would prefer a little more strength behind. 3.  Robertson and Mcvey’s Zigouse Fly Me To The Moon Via Kastrach.

OD (1,0) Ballantyne’s Jasarat Valentino For Speymalt – Fawn and white dog with masculine head and correct oval eye shape and set.  Fine, rose shaped ears and strong underjaw.  Muscular neck leads into a good front construction with flat muscle.  Moderate bladed bone and slight spring of pastern.  Excellent feet.  Plenty of depth of brisket with a slight rise over his loin.  Would prefer a touch more second thigh.  Well let down hocks. Moved well. 

VD (3,0) 1.  Webb’s Crosscop Shadow Dancing – Brindle dog with masculine head, flat skull, slight stop and equal length of muzzle.  Correct eye set and oval shape and excellent strong underjaw.  Long, muscular neck into a good front construction.  Moderate bladed bone, straight legs and a slight spring of pastern.  Good feet.  Excellent depth of chest with plenty of fill.  Well-bodied throughout with a slight rise over his loin.  Broad, well-muscled rear.  Won this class on his balanced profile movement, with great freedom of action for his age. Delighted to award him RBVIS. Leitch’s Donpipique Walk The Line Of Sacagawea – Cream dog with masculine head of correct proportions.  Long, muscular neck into a good front construction with flat muscle.  Moderate bladed bone and slight spring of pastern.  Excellent depth of brisket with a lovely sweeping underline complimenting his topline.  Good spring of rib.  Muscular rear quarters and well let down hocks.  Moved well just preferred the profile movement of 1. 3.  Ballantyne’s Speymalt Aurora Equinox.

PB (3,2) 1. Searle and Rawlinson’s Majestrian Lavender Haze For Whipsearle (imp Ita) – Fawn and white youngster with alert expression and strong underjaw.  Long muscular neck, short coupled and stands on good feet.  Moderate bladed bone and slight spring of pastern.  At the moment she is in a developmental stage so needs time to body up and strengthen.  Good depth of brisket and spring of rib for her age.  Slight rise over the loin and well-muscled rear.  She was a little unsettled on the move, but that is understandable for one so young.  Pleased to award her BPB and RBPIS.

JB (6,1) 1. Morland’s Naughty At Forty - Dilute fawn female.  Correctly proportioned head, with oval eye and strong underjaw. Excellent fine rose shaped ear.  Long, muscular neck into excellent front construction, moderate bladed bone and slight spring of pastern.  Lovely deep brisket and good spring of rib.  Slight rise over the loin into her muscular well-made rear.  Well let down hocks.  Moved true fore and aft and balanced when viewed in profile. 2.  Mcgowan’s Cygnetsnest Moon Song – Pretty fawn female with a well-proportioned head, fine rose shaped ears and correct oval eye shape.  Long muscular neck into good front construction, moderate bladed bone and slight spring of pastern.  Plenty of depth of brisket for her age, and correct length of ribbing and loin.  Broad, well-muscled rear and shown in excellent condition. Moved true fore and aft just preferred the profile movement of 1. 3. Winkley-Balmer and Burton’s Edenwhip Moonstruck.

MB (0,0)

NB (5,0) 1.  Mcgowan’s Cygnetsnest Moon Song (2nd in JB) 2. Swan’s Cygnetsnest Moonlight – Fawn female who is shorter and finer in body than 1.  Pretty head of correct proportions with a sweet expression. Long neck into a good front construction.  Flat muscle and moderate bladed  bone.  Very shapely with an excellent depth of brisket. Really liked her sweeping underline.  Well-muscled rear quarters. Moved well.  3.  Uytman’s Cornstalk Bright Moon

GB (4,0) 1. Parkinson’s Hologem You Were Made For Me – Brindle female with a feminine head of correct proportions.  Equal length of muzzle to back skull and strong underjaw.  Correct oval eye shape and set.  Long, muscular neck leading into good front construction.  Plenty of fill in front, moderate bladed bone and slight spring of pastern.  Good feet.  Plenty of depth of brisket and a slight rise over her loin.  Well-muscled rear quarters and well let down hocks.  Moved true fore and aft and although not the biggest mover, she is very moderately sound. 2.  Smith’s Kupleto Jazzalicious At Lorbri (Imp Ita) – Brindle female with a beautiful feminine head.  Long and lean with correct proportions and a strong underjaw. Long, elegantly arched muscular neck into an excellent front construction with a well laid back shoulder, and equal length of upper arm with good return. Elbows sitting directly underneath the withers.  Moderate bladed bone, a little long in pastern.  Sweeping curvy underline complimenting her topline.  Would prefer a touch more length in the loin. Excellent well-muscled rear with moderate angulation and well let down hocks. Moved well, just preferred the movement of 1 coming towards. 3.  Winkely-Balmer and Burton’s Edenwhip See Her Sparkle.

LB (5,2) 1. Corsar’s Northwhip Zenyatta – Fawn female with a feminine well-proportioned head.  Long muscular neck into good front construction with flat muscle.  Moderate bladed bone and slight spring of pastern.  Plenty of fill in front, lovely depth of brisket and sweeping underline.  Slight rise over the loin.  Broad, well-muscled rear and good tail set and length. Moved well. 2. Swan’s Crosscop Fly Me To The Moon At Cygnetsnest – Fawn female with well-proportioned head, would prefer a touch less stop.  Correct oval eye shape.  Long, muscular neck into good front construction, plenty of fill in front and good depth of brisket.  Moderate bladed bone.  Lovely sweeping underline – she is a touch longer in body than my winner.  Well-muscled rear and well let down hocks. Moved well. 3. Parkinson’s Groomsville Hologem Heavens Dream.

OB (4,1) 1.  Finch’s Zenobia Love Actually JW – Pretty and feminine fawn female with a beautiful head of correct proportions.  Long and lean with slight stop and excellent strong underjaw.  Correct oval shaped eye and eye set, and fine rose shaped ear.  Long, muscular neck into good front construction with moderate bladed bone, slight spring of pastern and excellent feet. Love her size and she is moderate throughout.  Muscular throughout, with good depth of chest and spring of rib and sweeping underline.  Strong powerful loin into her broad, well-muscled rear quarters with moderate angulation. Well let down hocks and excellent tail set.  True fore and aft and balanced when viewed in profile.  Delighted to award her RBB. 2.  Smith’s Collooney You Are The Reason – Brindle female with a sweet expression, flat skull on top with equal length of muzzle. Strong underjaw.  Long, muscular neck into good front construction.  Flat muscle, moderate bladed bone and slight spring of pastern.  Plenty of fill in front with a good depth of brisket and spring of rib.  Strong loin and well-muscled rear quarters.  Well let down hocks.  Moved true fore and aft and balanced in profile.  Just preferred the overall type of 1. 3. Hunt’s Feorena Another Venture.

VB (7,1) 1. Wilkinson’s Citycroft Starfall JW VW ShCEx OSW – Pretty fawn female who unless you looked in the catalogue, you really wouldn’t know she is a veteran.  Correctly shaped skull of correct proportions. Small, fine rose shaped ears correctly set and oval eye.  Strong underjaw.  Correct dentition.  Elegant, muscular neck into an excellent front construction with good lay back of shoulder, and equal length of upper arm with correct return.  Moderate bladed bone and slight spring of pastern. Plenty of fill in front, with an excellent depth of chest and spring of rib. Correct length of ribbing and loin.  I just love her shapely and sweeping underline into her perfect topline, which she holds with ease both on the move and stacked.  Excellent moderately angulated rear construction with well-developed first and second thigh and well let down hocks.  She covers  the ground with the utmost ease and is so very balanced when viewed in profile – whilst maintaining her shape at all times. Delighted to award her BV, BB, BOS and RBIS. 2.  Smith’s Lorbri Mistletoe Magic VW – Brindle female who was unlucky to meet 1 today. Pretty, feminine head of correct proportions with correct oval eye shape and strong underjaw. Correct ear set with rose shape.  Elegantly arched neck into a well laid back shoulder, equal length of upper arm and sufficient return.  Plenty of fill in front, with good depth of brisket and spring of rib.  Moderate bladed bone and slight spring of pastern. In great muscular condition for her age, she has a beautiful sweeping underline and topline to match.  Moderate, well developed rear construction and well let down hocks. Moved true fore and aft, and with a free and easy stride in profile. 3. Downing-Christie and Christie’s Zigouse Caught By The Wind.

SRLC 25lbs and under (1,0) – Findlay and Hillyard’s The Silver Bullet Of Silkspun – Compact blue and white male with a masculine head.  Correct oval eye shape and ear set.  Muscular neck into his front with flat muscle.  Shown in excellent condition with a curvy underline and topline and a strong and powerful loin.  Very well-muscled rear with well-developed first and second thigh.  Well let down hocks. Moved well. 

SRLC over 25lbs (4,0) – 1. Leitch’s Donpipique Walk The Line Of Sacagawea (2nd in VD) 2.  Murton’s Pursenet New Look – Shapely brindle female who is very nice for size.  Correctly proportioned head with alert expression.  Long muscular neck into a good front construction with flat muscle.  Moderate bladed bone.  Beautiful shapely deep brisket with good tuck up, and slight rise over the loin. Well-muscled rear quarters and well let down hocks.  Moved well.

Emily Blake (Mazargo)