Kirkcaldy & District Canine Club

KIRKCALDY & DISTRICT CANINE CLUB OPEN SHOW

SATURDAY 19th APRIL 2025

Some very high quality exhibits present, I was spoilt for choice in both the Groups, Best in Show and with the Veterans in particular. My thanks to all exhibitors, to the committee for a super organised show and most importantly to my excellent steward Wilma, who kept everything running smoothly.

Best in Show was a very smart young Jack Russell Terrier dog Mccluskey’s TILTSER VOULEZ VOUS AVEC CHADBROOK to a big cheer from ringside, immaculately presented in harsh coat, pleasing type, fit for function with strong jaws, intelligent eye and well shaped head, good length of neck, well laid shoulders and firm topline, very well constructed all through, tail well carried and moved really soundly and freely. A quality dog, yet to fully mature, will watch his progress with interest.

Reserve Best in Show was the Pug Ferguson’s Ch RHODENASH DREAM DATE WITH TARTANMOPS ShCEx. A consummate showman, caught my eye immediately in the Group, so correctly proportioned and absolutely sound fawn. Not surprised to see he has his title, exemplifies breed type, masculine with a beautiful head, bright eyes and open nostrils, attentive to his handler, compact, cobby body, solid and square, strong legs which enabled easy lively and true movement without effort. Overall excellence.

Best Special Puppy in Show Torbett’s KIRLINJIS GOLD BEACH. Beautifully presented 10 month old Cocker Spaniel bitch, orange and white, another who immediately caught the eye for her absolutely correct and balanced construction, though larger framed retains femininity, sturdy and compact with an appealing head and soft expression from dark eyes, ears well set, good length of neck, set into sloping shoulders, straight front and rear, well angulated, moves so soundly and truly, full of quality. Reserve Best Special Puppy in Show Burns’ ADREEAMS TOOTIE FROOTIE delightful 11 month old b/w Japanese Chin bitch, 4th in the Toy Group, elegant, dainty and compact, appealing head with that astonished expression, attentive to her handler, stands so four square with straight front and rear and moves really freely, truly and joyfully, loved her!

Best Special Minor Puppy in Show Headspeath’s JANTAVIA SHE DRIVES ME CRAZY. 6 month old Rottweiler bitch, harmoniously constructed and very well balanced, stands absolutely correctly on strong feet, presents a lovely outline from her feminine, well proportioned head to her well angulated hindquarters, calm, stable temperament and strong, fluid and positive movement, absolutely straight and true. Very promising, I wish her novice owners luck. Reserve Best Special Minor Puppy in Show Ritchie’s Lhasa Apso CHEOLVIEW WALLACE Lhasa Apso very well proportioned and stylish, correctly constructed and moves as soundly as he is made, pleasing head and neck with well placed shoulders, level topline, good tail set, strong limbs, real quality, must have a bright future.

Best Veteran in Show Maclaine & Dickson’s GREYSPIRIT PURDUE JW ShCM ShCEx VW 9 year old Weimaraner bitch, in strong competition where I was spoilt for choice, belies her age, so absolutely well proportioned and balanced all through, soundly made, feminine with a balanced head, correct ears, good length of neck, correct body proportions, straight forelegs and well turned stifles. Exudes breed type, expertly handled and moves effortlessly, positively and fluidly with long stride. Reserve Best Veteran in Show Shaw’s BRAMBLECROFT REEBA AT BLUEQUARRY Shetland Sheepdog, 7 year old bitch, very sweet and feminine, pleasing expression from dark almond shaped eyes, balanced all through, overall well constructed, straight forelegs, good hindquarters, in abundant coat, moved truly and smoothly.

AFGHAN HOUND OPEN (3)

1. Butt’s RHAJIKHAN PHOENIX RISING. Dark brindle dog, 19 months dog, commanding appearance, strongly constructed all through and masculine, looks capable of enduring rough terrain and the chase. Proudly held head of good proportions and punishing jaw. Straight forelegs and sweeping stifle. Springy and exuberant movement, with a change of handler needs to settle on the move, but when he gets his act together moves with style. Happy disposition, well presented. Best of Breed.

2. Moyes, Lockett-Davies, Hunter-Ryan’s & Shaw’s MERRICK PICTURE PERFECT BY BRYELIS (Imp Rus). Very well presented and handled gold dog, just lost out on overall style to 1, not raising his tail on the move and not as confident, but of high order, fit for function and did move with reach and drive, straight forelimbs and excellent hindquarters, pleasing body proportions and balanced head.

3. French’s TRUST QUEEN BUDDHA AT ZALMEERAH (Imp Fin)

BASSET GRIFFON VENDEEN (PETIT) GRADUATE (2)

1. Wyllie’s CALLYDENA RACHECCO. 2 year old bitch, well shaped head, good skull to muzzle proportions, strong jaw, excellent neck and shoulders, presenting a pleasing outline with good angles front and rear, beautifully constructed and well presented harsh coat. Firm topline held on the move, moves jauntily with attitude and style, correctly and truly with good length of stride. Fit for function, Best of Breed & Hound Group 4.

2. Brown’s VYSARIS BACCUS DIEU DU VIN 9 month old dog, just right for his age, masculine and well constructed with good angles front and rear, could do with a slightly longer muzzle for ideal head proportions, but well balanced body, strong hindquarters, level topline, good tailset and carriage, giving his handler a hard time on the move but is straight and true with lively action.

BASSET GRIFFON VENDEEN (PETIT) OPEN (2)

1. Wyllie’s CALLYDENA MOWDIE MISS CHIEF. Bitch, another fit for function of lovely type, beautiful expression from well placed and shaped eyes, lovely head proportions and body equally balanced. Good angles front and rear, eye-catching profile movement, free and effortless. Not surprisingly very similar to her daughter who was winner of the previous class.

2. Brown’s IR CH ERYLAN CHAUD COMME HADES. Dog, heavier type, masculine with good head proportions, balanced and with excellent pigment. Good forequarter angulation and topline, balanced body and good tail carriage, strong hindquarters. Not as positive coming and going as 1, but strides out freely, well presented harsh coat.

BASSET HOUND OPEN (2, 1 Absent)

1. Bowers’ SASILASY EDGE OF CHAOS AT LYONGLEN. 18 month tricolour dog, not overdone, would prefer slightly more stop, but ear set is good and good length of neck flowing into well laid shoulders, strong forequarter construction and equally sound hindquarters enabling him to stand correctly on good feet. Pleasing outline, balanced body and overall strongly made. Just not making the most of himself, but moves truly and soundly maintaining his firm topline with correctly carried stern. Best of Breed.

BEAGLE GRADUATE (1)

1. Paterson’s THE LITTLE APPLE OF YOUR EYE. Tricolour bitch, typical and feminine. Well proportioned head with good muzzle and appealing expression from dark eyes. Good ears and neck but lacking in forequarter angulation. Compact in body, well ribbed and short coupled. Sturdy appearance with good bone and cat like feet. Moved really well with excellent topline and well set and carried tail.

BEAGLE OPEN (2, 1 Absent)

1. Fitzpatrick’s BLUNDERHALL BLOW A FUSE AT SPRINGSTORM. Feminine and lively, pocket sized tricolour bitch, pleasing head proportions, sweet expression from correctly placed dark eyes. Neck of good length, well set into shoulders, but could do with more upper arm and front angulation to place forelegs under the body. Level topline and well carried stern, excellent hindquarter angulation, stands on tight feet and appears fit for function moving with merry joyful action, drive and freedom, straight and true. Best of Breed.

DACHSHUND (MINIATURE SMOOTH HAIRED) OPEN (2, 1 Absent)

1. Whyte’s DACHIENNE STRAWBERRY SWING. Really liked this beautiful red bitch, gorgeous feminine well proportioned head, dark eye, intelligent expression. Long neck and well placed shoulders, strongly made forequarters, excellent forechest, strong limbs and feet, well angulated front and rear, balanced all through, straight topline and moved absolutely truly with great style and correct tail carriage. Best of Breed and Hound Group 2.

DACHSHUND (MINIATURE WIRE HAIRED) OPEN (2)

Difficult to split these two at different stages of development and differing type, neither too keen on examination though temperaments were fine.

1. Whyte’s DACHIENNE MIDNIGHT. Black and tan, masculine, appealing head with well placed ears and soft expression from dark eyes, good neck, without exaggeration, soundly and strongly made all through, well ribbed back with a strong topline, very well presented in harsh coat, moved very well in profile. Best of Breed.

2. Goodbrand’s BARGEMON SOFT AS STARLIGHT FOR BRAESNOBEL. Feminine young bitch with a sweet expression from almond eyes, very good head proportions, excellent front and rear construction, rising slightly over the loin, not in her best coat today and yet to mature. Good ground clearance, standing on strong feet, moved accurately in all directions.

DACHSHUND (SMOOTH HAIRED) OPEN (4, 2 Absent)

1. Balfour’s CLENTRY MANGO PASSION SHCEx. Mature red bitch, feminine with a pleasing outline, beautiful head and lovely expression, good neck, excellent angulation all through, balanced and moderately long, stands strongly and squarely on good feet, substance without coarsenesss, carries her tail well and moves truly and stylishly, liked her a lot. Best of Breed.

2. Balfour’s CLENTRY STEAL THE LIMELIGHT. Another equally well proportioned and similarly constructed feminine red bitch, just 10 months, finer at present but everything in the right place and high quality. Movement just as accurate. A little over awed by the occasion today, but her time will come. Lovely temperaments on both of these girls.

DACHSHUND (WIRE HAIRED) OPEN (3)

1. Christie’s CLOUDSIDE VALENTINO AT DECALLEIGH. Caught my eye immediately, high quality dog, everything in proportion and so well constructed all through with a lovely outline. Masculine with a well balanced head and kind intelligent expression from dark eyes, strong jaw with good length of muzzle, excellent angles front and rear, strongly made holding his topline standing on broad and compact feet. Moved very soundly and freely with good stride and lofty head carriage. Well presented and handled. Best of Breed.

2. Tinker’s DOLLYDASH NEVER ENOUGH. Mature male with good ground clearance, well proportioned head with well placed ears and good length of neck, another strongly made but not quite the front of 1, though he moved equally as freely and truly with drive, maintaining his well balanced outline with good tail carriage.

3. Christie’s TANNAHILL BERGEN AT DECALLEIGH

DEERHOUND GRADUATE (4, 2 Absent)

1. Swanson’s ALTIMARLACH BALNABRUICH. Beautiful young dark blue grey bitch, so feminine with an elegant yet powerful well proportioned head and well set neat ears, soft expression from dark eyes, strong neck set into well laid shoulders, impressive outline overall with a good topline, deep chest, well arched loin, strong bone and feet, built to run with excellent movement, simply floats effortlessly with a long stride. In lovely coat and condition. Best of Breed.

2. Harvey’s KILBOURNE AOFIE. 21 month old bitch, typical in harsh coat, feminine with a sweet head of good proportions. Not quite the upper arm angulation of 1 and pasterns a little straight, but she has a balanced body, powerful hindquarters with well bent stifles, compact feet and moves really well, freely and easily in all directions.

DEERHOUND OPEN (4, 3 Absent)

1. Swanson’s ZELDINI OREN OF ALTIMARLACH. Mature grey bitch in well presented harsh coat, very feminine head with sweet expression and well placed ears. Strong bone and well knuckled feet. Could carry a little more weight and a little flat in topline, but overall a pleasing outline with moderate angles front and rear, well balanced.. Moves really well in front but a little close behind, though hindquarters are strongly constructed and she covers the ground well.

IRISH WOLFHOUND (6)

1. Hanlon’s BALNUITH END OF THE STORM OVER ACHNAGONLAN. Substantial mature grey dog presented in good harsh coat, kind expression from well shaped dark eyes, stands very squarely, deep chested, plenty of heartroom, lovely bone and feet, strongly made all through with good angles front and rear, lovely temperament wagging his tail, moved very soundly and easily and true coming and going, though a little heavy. Best of Breed.

2. Hanlon’s STRATHMITHIE GHILLIE POT AT ACHNAGONLAN. 15 month old grey brindle, masculine head well furnished, not quite the forequarter construction of his kennel mate, but stands equally as squarely on strong bone and feet and is as sound on the move with powerful action and good stride, though also carrying a little too much condition.

3. Lyons’ MALINKEY’S ANGELICA

RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK OPEN (4, 3 Absent)

1. Bowers’ CELTIC LORE’S GOLDEN ARCHER AT LYONGLEN (Imp USA). Strong and muscular, mature dog, masculine head but slightly too round and light in eye giving a hard expression. Good neck and moderately angled forequarters, overall body proportions good with well defined ridge, well bent stifles and stands on compact well arched feet. Moves well going away but not so positive in front, though with elasticity and ease. Best of Breed.

SALUKI OPEN (4)

1. Phillips’ CH LUACHMAHR JAMILAH ShCEx. I knew there were some quality Salukis north of the border and was not disappointed. This beautiful b/t/w bitch stood out for me, upstanding and so well constructed, elegantly made, far seeing aloof expression from dark well placed eyes and overall so well balanced. Very well presented and handled, outstanding quality, beautiful furnishings made her perfection in my eyes with floating, elegant easy stride, so absolutely sound and true in every respect to complete the picture. A worthy Champion, Best of Breed & Hound Group 1.

2. Phillips’ LUACHMAHR JALA. b/t,not quite the persona of her litter sister, but quality nevertheless, another beautiful feminine head and equally as well, though not quite so elegantly constructed, not as correct coming and going, but standing presents a pleasing outline, good depth of chest and length of rib, balanced and well proportioned. In profile moves with light effortless stride.

3. Blyth’s LUACHMAHR JASIYAH

WHIPPET JUNIOR (4, 3 Absent)

1. Smith’s COLLOONEY MR JAMESON AT LORBRI. Lovely 6 month old fawn/white dog, curvaceous and very well constructed. Masculine well proportioned head, with strong jaw, correct ear placement, good neck and shoulders, straight front and rear, tight and strong feet, moved very soundly with extension and drive. Very promising.

WHIPPET POST GRADUATE (4, 1 Absent)

1. Brooks’ COLLOONEY FOR YOUR EYES ONLY JW. Attractive fawn/brindle, harmoniously constructed, masculine with a pleasing head and expression, kind outlook from dark well placed eyes, good ear placement, excellent neck and shoulders, strong hindquarters, very well balanced and proportioned with correct angles front and rear, stands truly and moves equally soundly as he is constructed, with free flowing reach and drive. Best of Breed.

2. Hunt’s HOLOGEM SERENADE IN BLUE. Brindle/white bitch, elegant and feminine, well proportioned head, straight forelimbs but a little too much rear angulation and second thigh for perfect balance. Stands on well arched feet, straight when viewed from front and rear and moves very soundly and truly.

3. Leslie’s WINDWALKER HEARTS DESIRE

WHIPPET OPEN (5, 1 Absent)

1. Smith’s LORBRI MISTLETOE MAGIC VW. Appealing 8 year old golden/brindle bitch, another feminine and elegant, nothing overdone, most beautiful head with expressive eyes, good neck and shoulder placement, length of upper arm and depth of brisket. Pleasing outline, stands squarely and truly. The best mover here, which won her the class, moves fluidly, freely and correctly in all directions.

2. Burton’s BALLENBREICH HARRIS JW. Most lovely head and expression on this dog and a very good neck, very well constructed all through, excellent angulation front and rear with good body proportions, deep brisket and sweeping stifle, stands over a lot of ground. A little down on his pasterns and could do with carrying a tad less condition, but moved absolutely soundly and truly.

3. Leslie’s WINDWALKER ENDEAVOUR.

A.V. HOUND N.S.C. OPEN (3, 1 Absent)

1. Rix’s WOODELLA BITS AND PIECES AT GOOSES. Basenji, 16 months, rich orangey red & white of ideal size, masculine without coarseness, very well proportioned head with good muzzle to skull proportions, plenty of wrinkle, dark pigment, squarely built and stands freely four square on well arched feet, short backed with a level topline, good shelf behind with good tail set and curl, finely but strongly boned, very well constructed all through. Moves truly and soundly with swinging stride. Real quality. Best AVNSC Hound & Hound Group 3.

2. Brown’s IR CH CLAELA SWEET DREAMS. Basset Griffon Vendeen (Grand), Dog, lovely example of his breed, hard decision between the two. Balanced well proportioned head with pleasing expression and well set ears, neck of good length into clean shoulders, level topline and high set tail. Very well constructed all through and as with many of his breed, very impressive on the move, striding out with drive and propulsion and carrying his stern well. Hard coat, well presented, he just wasn’t too keen on being handled today.

HOUND GROUP

1. CH LUACHMAHR JAMILAH ShCEx. Saluki

2. DACHIENNE STRAWBERRY SWING. Dachshund (Miniature Smooth Haired)

3. WOODELLA BITS AND PIECES AT GOOSES. Basenji

4. CALLYDENA RACHECCO. PBGV

A.V. HOUND MINOR PUPPY (3, 1 Absent)

1. French’s SITANA SILVER SURFER AT ZALMEERAH. Afghan Hound, stylish 6 months black masked golden, full of promise and fun, very nice head and expression and very well constructed all through, with straight forelimbs and well turned stifles, level topline and broad loin, large feet and masculine even at this young age. Free and effortless movement with long springy stride, once he settles should be a bright prospect.

2. Smith’s COLLOONEY TULLAMORE DEW OVER LORBRI. Whippet, another lovely puppy, splitting hairs here, another from this kennel so soundly made and correctly angled, classically shaped brindle with a lovely feminine well proportioned head, soft expression from dark well placed eyes, moves so soundly and truly, very promising.

A.V. HOUND PUPPY (4, 2 Absent)

1. CLENTRY STEAL THE LIMELIGHT. Dachshund (Smooth Haired)

2. VYSARIS BACCUS DIEU DU VIN. PBGV

A.V. HOUND VETERAN (5)

1. Swanson’s CH COTHERSTONE DALLAS DHU OF ALTIMARLACH. Deerhound, rising 8 years, striking darker grey male, lovely head, soundly and powerfully made, standing on strong bone and feet yet portraying elegance and dignity with straight forelimbs and sweeping stifle, in harsh weatherproof coat with effortless free striding movement.

2. Fitzpatrick’s BLUNDERHALL MOONWALKER AT SPRINGSTORM. Tricolour Beagle, similar age to 1, attractive bitch with a most lovely well proportioned head and pleasing expression, with well set ears and a good neck. Lacks front angulation, but compact in body with well sprung ribs and strongly made hindquarters. Well off for bone and tight well arched feet. Looks fit for function and moves with energy and drive, positively and freely with well carried stern, which earned her place.

3. Phillips’ CH VIDANA AMIRA’S BEREGA TURI ShCM ShCEx VW. Saluki.

ENGLISH TOY TERRIER GRADUATE (1)

1. Imrie’s FERI-MITIS ARGANTE OF AVALON WITH WITCHSTONE. Beautiful junior bitch, classic narrow wedge shaped head with dark almond eyes and candle shaped high set ears, lovely neck and shoulders, straight forelimbs, distinctive thumb marks, glossy coat, stands beautifully, but today a little too tucked up on the move though legs carried forward with straight action.

ENGLISH TOY TERRIER OPEN (3, 2 Absent)

1. Imrie’s AMALRIC PACO RABANNE JW. Lovely young dog, so soundly constructed all through and moves really well with reach and flowing easy action as his construction would suggest. Standing he has an impressive clean and compact outline, masculine and strong, yet elegant and classy. Seems to be of ideal size and looks capable of doing the job he was bred for, with tight jaws and a sparkle in his eye. Best of Breed and well deserved Group 2 in strong company.

A.V.N.S.C. TOY OPEN (5)

1. Russell’s CHIROUXE COME TOGETHER. Smooth Coat Chihuahua, tri with such presence and a look at me attitude, he was hard to ignore, even though he could be a little more compact. Otherwise he is very soundly made, masculine head, large round eyes, good neck and shoulders, stands defiantly four square, good turn of stifle with hocks well let down, good tail carriage. At his best on the move with brisk forward action from forelimbs and propulsion and drive from behind, covering the ground purposely, a real showman. Third in a competitive Toy Group.

2. Murray’s CUKOTON SHOT IN THE DARK. Coton De Tulear, another eyecatcher I liked immensely, pressed 1 hard. Quality dog, beautifully presented well textured coat and well handled, masculine with a well balanced head, dark pigment and nice eye, very well constructed all through with good body proportions and strong limbs, a lovely dog to go over. Moved out easily and freely with perfect foot fall.

3. Slacks’ GRANDE MISTERIO INCANTO HEAVEN EVERSBABES (Imp Lva). Russian Toy

TOY GROUP

1. CH RHODENASH DREAM DATE WITH TARTANMOPS ShCEx. Pug

2. AMALRIC PACO RABANNE JW. English Toy Terrier

3. CHIROUXE COME TOGETHER. Chihuahua (Smooth Coat)

4. ADREEAM TOOTIE FROOTIE. Japanese Chin

A.V. TOY MINOR PUPPY (5, 2 Absent)

1. Carrigan’s CARRIPOM HUGO BOSS. Pomeranian, not quite 7 months orange and already a showman, such a joy. Compact and sturdy, short coupled, stands perfectly square on small compact feet, a spitz all through with a lovely outline. A little round in eye, but they are bright and dark, neat erect small ears well placed, short neck, pleasing body proportions and straight limbs, tail well carried. Moves so soundly and actively with brisk accurate stride, very eyecatching.

2. Black’s CHIROUXE SHAKE IT. Long Coat Chihuahua, elegant and dainty, a happy waggy 7 month old fawn bitch, saucy expression from dark round eyes, well proportioned head, good width between the ears, body well balanced. Moves so happily, joyfully and freely.

A.V. TOY PUPPY (8)

1. ADREEAM TOOTIE FROOTIE. Japanese Chin, Toy Group 4 and Reserve Best Special Puppy in Show.

2. Russell’s CHIROUXE MAJOR TOM. Long Coat Chihuahua, 9 month old dog, lovely head and expression, very appealing with dark eyes and flared ears, sound and showy with good fore and hindquarter angles, presenting a very pleasing outline, firm, level topline and good tail set and carriage, standing on small neat feet, balanced on the move, joyful, level, brisk and true.

3. Slack’s CARAMEL SWEETNESS WONDERFUL TOY FOR EVERSBABES (Imp Lva). Russian Toy

A.V. TOY VETERAN (10)

1. Murray’s HAPPYPAWS CAREFREE ShCM ShCEx VW. Coton De Tulear, 10 years, very feminine, well proportioned head with dark eye, good neck and typical topline as beautifully presented as her young kennel mate and equally as soundly made, with straight limbs and good body proportions, moves absolutely fluidly and accurately free flowing.

2. Black & Black’s ZAANDAM RUSSIAN APPRENTICE VW. Pomeranian, 8 year old orange bitch, attentive to handler, attractive outline, foxy head, profuse harsh stand off coat with well set and carried tail, straight front and rear, short coupled and well constructed all through, straight front and rear and neat feet, moves truly and actively with a light stride.

3. Breen’s ZOLOTO SKYLA AT KYLECROFT. Papillon

KIM ELLIS (Judge)