Maltese Club Of Scotland

                                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                     

  The Maltese Club of Scotland

                                                               Breed Club Open Show

                                                                     April 27, 2025

I would like to express my sincere thanks to the committee for inviting me to judge and their warm hospitality throughout the day. Although the entry was not at large in numbers, I thoroughly enjoyed my judging appointment, as the overall quality of the dogs presented was impressively high. My appreciation also goes to the exhibitors who took the time and effort to present their dogs so beautifully, contributing to a most enjoyable and rewarding experience

Class 1. Veteran dog or Bitch

 1st: Grant, Ch Travilla Chic and Petite with Linmont: I could hardly believe this girl is over 12years old, she's in superb condition. Her coat retains its silky texture, with excellent pigment throughout. She has dark , expressive eyes, a pleasing size and maintains a level topline. Her movement remains sound and steady for her age. A truly impressive veteran. Awarded Reserve Best Bitch and Best Veteran in Show.

Class 2. Baby Puppy Dog or Bitch

1st: Balfour, Suncube All over the world: At 4 months old, this youngster shows great promise, of pleasing size with an appealing head and oval eyes framed by dark rims. He already displays good pigment for his age. Moderate neck, good topline and while initially hesitant to move, with encouragement, he found his rhythm and moved around well. Best Baby in Show.

Class 3. Minor Puppy Dog

1st: Snowkai's Suncube Blow your mind: A six month old male of lovely size. He has oval eyes with dark pigment, a good reach of neck, and well-placed shoulders. His coat is developing nicely and his dentition is correct. Although a bit unsettled on the move-understandable for his first show-He managed to maintain a level topline when settled. A promising youngster with potential.

Class 5. Junior Dog

1st: Flannigan & Dornan, Snowkai's Snow Storm: This 16-month old boy immediately caught my eyes as he entered in the ring. Beautifully presented, he is of ideal size and shape, with a slightly rounded head and a correct length of muzzle. His oval eyes, enhanced by dark pigmentation and rims, give him a very appealing expression. He boast long, well-feathered ears, a good reach of neck, and well laid-shoulders. The texture of his coat is silky and developing beautifully. Through his exuberance initially impacted his movement, once settled, he glided effortlessly around the ring while maintaining a solid, level topline. A striking youngster with excellent breed qualities. Delighted to award him Best Dog and Best in Show.

Class 6. Post Graduate Dog

1st: Balfour, Adonis Sanayo at Suncube (Imp.Pol): A well-balanced 2 year old male of good size, presenting a square outline. He has a lovely head with dark eyes and strong pigment. Ideally, I would prefer the muzzle to be about half and inch shorter, but it remains in proportion overall. He shows a good length of neck, correct tail carriage, and a silky coat texture. His front is straight with well angled hindquarters. Moved out soundly while maintaining a level topline.

2nd: Kiziuk & Gallager, Maltestar Aslan for Magicmaltie: Another male of pleasing size and shape. He has a correct shaped eyes, a proper scissor bite and slightly longer muzzle than I preferred. Exhibits a good reach of neck and correct shoulder placement. Tail is carried well. Though in pet trim, the silky texture is evident in the feathering on his ears and plume of his tail. Maintained a good topline on the moved. Just prefer the overall picture of 1.

Class 7. Limit Dog

1st: Flannigan & Dornan Snowkai's The Edge of Heaven; A well-presented 3 year old of excellent size and overall shape, demonstrating breed type. Balanced proportions throughout, with pleasing head of correct dimensions and expression. Dentition is clean and compleate. Displays a lovely length of neck flowing smoothly into well-laid shoulders. Straight front with sufficient depthof chest and good spring of rib. Topline maintained on the move, tail well set and carried over the back as per standard. Hindquarters are well angulated, contributing to a free and sound movement. A quality exhibit who showed to advantage.

Class 8: Open Dog

1st: Flannigan & Dornan, Snowkai's Proclaimer; A 3-year-old dog, beautifully presented and in excellent coat condition, with good length of silky-textured coat, his lively and alert in demeanor, displaying correct size and shape with pleasing outline. Head is well proportioned with dark, expressive eyes and strong pigment enhancing expression. Correct bite and moderate neck flowing into a straight front. Ribcage is well-developed, and tail is set high and carried gracefully over the back. Maintained a level topline both standing and on the move, which was smooth and purposeful. A quality dog who pushed hard, ultimately awarded Reserve Best Dog and Reserve Best in Show. On the day, preferred the overall balance and finish of the junior dog.

Class 12. Post Graduate Bitch

1st: Grant, Snowkai's Perfect Sky at Linmont; A lively and feminine 2 year bitch with many virtues. She presents a gently rounded skull with a well-defined stop, oval dark eyes set to give a sweet expression, and a correct scissor bite. Neck of medium length blends smoothly into a well-laid shoulders. She carries a good ribcage and has well angulated hindquarters, whichpowered her around the ring with ease. Maintained a firm topline and was presented in lovely condition.

Class 13. Limit Bitch

1st: Kiziuk & Gallager, Tauro Herbeta for Magicmaltie (Imp.Ltu) This 2 1/2 -year -old girl is ideal size and presents a square outline. She possesses a slightly rounded skull with a nice length of neck and dark expressive eyes. She has well sprung ribs, a well developed rear with good angulation, and a straight front. Her white. abundant coat was immaculately presented. Moved steadily around the ring, maintaining balance and poise.

Class 14. Open Bitch

1st: Kiziuk & Gallager, Multi Ch Muse of Hearts Dzeusas Artemide; At just 20 months, this young champion commands attentionwith her smart, lively, and alert demeanor. She boasts a long flowing, slightly silky coat presented to perfection. JHer neck is elegant, with a dark nose and eyes enhancing her expressive head. Straight front, good depth of rib, correct tail set and carriage. She moved fluidly with confidence, holding her toline throughtout. Awarded Best Bitch and Best Opposite Sex.

2nd: Flannigan & Dornan, Ch Snowkai's Eternal StarThough in a pet trim, her quality and her tittle remains evident. She displays a beautifully balanced head with good dentition and retains her pigment well. Moderate neck, sound in front movement and her topline remained level throughout. She clearly enjoys her time in the ring, still exuding breed type and charm.

Judge by:

Mr. Jude Reyes