Scottish Kennel Club

I would like to thank the Committee for inviting me to judge Whippet Bitches at the Scottish Kennel Club. This was my first CC appointment in the breed, and what a wonderful first appointment it was. I was delighted by the depth of quality throughout the entry and would like to thank all the exhibitors for placing their trust in me.

I was truly spoilt for choice in several classes, particularly the Open Bitch class, where the quality made for some difficult decisions. I was extremely pleased with my final line-up and felt privileged to assess so many worthy exhibits.

I hope my co-judge, Fiona Finch, enjoyed her first appointment as much as I did. I enjoyed our discussions when considering the main awards. 

Minor Puppy Bitch

Entries: 6 Absentees: 2

1. Starceylon She’s Just A Lady (Mr C & Mrs L & Miss A Tyson)

A feminine 7 month old black/white bitch, she presents a beautiful head with dark oval eyes and correct small rose-shaped ears, scissor bite, good length of neck into well laid shoulder, forearms straight, deep chest, balanced angulation front and rear, slight spring to pastern, definite tuck up, well developed second thigh, moved with freedom of action. Still immature, as expected at this age, and with further development to come, but a very promising youngster.

2. Veredon Not On Your Nelly (Mr R P Sykes)

Another quality 7 month old bitch, the same age as the winner but showing greater maturity. She possesses a feminine head with dark oval eyes, scissor bite, small rose shaped ears, long neck into well laid back shoulder, deep chest with filled out front, definite tuck up, graceful arch over the loin, ability to stand naturally over ground, showed freedom of movement, a very promising youngster, but on this occasion I preferred the size of my winner.

3. Ballauren's Diamond (Miss L & Miss L J Cooper)

Puppy Bitch

Entries: 6 Absentees: 0

1. Collooney Anytime Anyplace at Finix (Mr T & Miss N Forrester & Macfarlane)

A beautiful feminine balanced brindle bitch who presented a lovely picture on the stack, displaying curves in all the right places, head long and lean with dark oval eye, underjaw, scissor bite, small rose shaped ears, long elegant neck into well laid shoulder with good filled out front, correct flat muscle and gentle curves, forearms straight, moderate bladed bone, slight spring to pastern, definite tuck up, well developed second thigh, she moved with an easy stride while holding her topline. A quality young bitch with much to admire, and one I believe has a very bright future ahead of her. I shall watch her progress with great interest. Pleased to award her Best Puppy Bitch.

2. Supetas Too Glam to Giva Damn (Mrs S M & Mrs F S Mycroft & Spademan)

Another quality fawn puppy bitch with much to admire. she has a good head with dark oval eye, slight stop, scissor bite, small rose shaped ears, good length of neck elegantly arched into well laid shoulders, deep chest with well filled out front, bladed bone, slight spring to pastern, definite tuck up with graceful arch over topline, balanced angulation, she moved well showing freedom of action. A very promising youngster with a bright future ahead of her, and one whose career I shall follow with interest.

3. Canaigh Toccata at Falconcrag (Miss S Marston-Pollock)

Junior Bitch

Entries: 9 Absentees: 2

1. Danluke Legs Eleven (Mrs H & Mr J Johnston & Wilson)

Heading a strong Junior class was this quality fawn bitch. she has a feminine head with dark oval eye, long and lean head with slight stop, scissor bite, small rose shaped ears, good length of neck elegantly arched into well laid shoulder, correct flat muscle, deep chest with well filled out front, balanced angulation, gentle curves, well developed second thigh, good feet, moved with a free action holding her topline, true both coming and going. Although still a puppy and not as mature as some of the other bitches in the class, her overall shape could not be denied.

2. Silkridge Mistletoe Smooch (Mrs C & Mr K Perkins & Van Der Schaaf)

Feminine red/white bitch of correct size, she has good head and dark oval eye, scissor bite, small rose shaped ears, good length of neck into shoulder, correct flat muscle and gentle curves, deep chest with well filled out front, forearms straight, balanced angulation, slight spring to pastern, graceful arch over loin, definite tuck up stood naturally over ground, good feet, moved true coming and going holding her topline. 

3. Collooney Senorita Sisi (Mr D G & Mrs Y L Short)

Yearling Bitch

Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1. Ch Crosscop Temptation to Supeta (Mrs L & Mr G & Mrs F & Mrs S Morris & Waddell & Spademan & Mycroft)

A quality brindle bitch who presented a lovely curvy outline when standing, attractive head with dark oval eye, slight stop, scissor bite, small rose shaped ears, good length of neck elegantly arched into well laid shoulder, correct flat muscle, forearms straight with slight spring to pastern, deep chest, gentle curves, She stood naturally over the ground, good feet, long tail correctly set, on the move she covered the ground, moving true while maintaining her topline throughout.

2. Edenwhip A Moment in Thyme (Mrs E K & Miss L Mallinson)

A feminine brindle bitch, she has a beautiful head of correct proportions, scissor bite, rose shaped ears, good length of neck into shoulder, forearms straight, arch over the loin with definite tuck up, well developed second thigh, long tail, On the move she was sound and covered the ground well, however, she was not quite settled on the day, which prevented her from showing herself to best advantage.

3. Cygnetsnest Moonlight (S Swan)

Graduate Bitch

Entries: 8 Absentees: 1

1. Aarminias Pillow Talk (Mrs M L & Mrs A L Place & Halliday)

Lovley brindle bitch, she has long and lean head, tapering to the muzzle, oval eyes, scissor bite, small rose shaped ears, good length of neck into shoulder, correct flat muscles, good forechest, forearms straight with moderate bladed bone, pasterns with slight spring, chest deep, definite tuck up, well developed second thigh, moved true coming and going.  

2. Crosscop Fantasy at Limubox (Mr G & Mrs L Brough)

Feminine brindle bitch with a long and lean head, oval eye, scissor bite, small rose shaped ears, good length of neck into shoulder, forelegs straight, good depth of chest, definite tuck up, good balanced angulation, naturally covered the ground, long tail, moved well. 

3. Ballauren's You Got It (Miss L & Miss L J Cooper)

Post Graduate Bitch

Entries: 8 Absentees: 1

1. Crème Anglaise’s Too Hot to Handle for Mazargo JW (Imp Nld) (Miss E J Blake)

Brindle/white bitch of good type and size, she presents a lovely picture on the stand with curves in all the right places, she has a long and lean head, small rose shaped ears, good length of neck elegantly arched into well laid shoulder, correct flat muscle, forelegs straight, deep chest, balanced angulation, she is true on the move showing freedom of action and holding her topline.    

2. Northwhip Zenyatta (Ms R Corsar)

Fawn bitch, attractive head of good proportions, scissor bite, good length of neck into shoulder, balanced moderate angulation, definite tuck up with slight rise over the loin, well developed second thigh, good tai set and length, moved true.

3. Crosscop Call Me Maybe at Limubox (Mr G & Mrs L Brough)

Limit Bitch

Entries: 7 Absentees: 0

1. Falconcrag Made You Look (S & D Wilson)

This proved to be a particularly interesting class. On my initial assessment, I would not have expected the final placings to end as they did. However, the more I moved the class, the more this bitch demanded my attention, as her name suggests, she did make me look. For me this fawn bitch has a classic look and is of correct size, she has a nice head with good proportions and a dark oval eye, scissor bite, width between the eyes, small rose shaped ears, good length of neck into well laid shoulder, balanced angulation, deep chest with fill, forelegs straight with slight spring to pasterns, correct flat muscle, gentle curves, well developed second thigh, moved true showing freedom of action. 

2. Brochinbelle A Wee Floosie at Aarminias (Mrs M L & Mrs A L Place & Halliday)

Attractive bitch who has a long and lean head with a lovely expression, oval eyes, scissor bite, rose shaped ears, moderate length of neck into well laid shoulder, well filled forechest, forelegs straight with moderate bladed bone, pasterns with slight spring, chest deep, definite tuck up, long tail, balanced angulation, moved true and free holding her shape. I would just prefer abit less of her overall. 

3. Silkridge Black Dahlia (Mr Jw & Mr K & Mrs C Akerboom & Van Der Schaaf & Perkins)

Open Bitch

Entries: 9 Absentees: 1

1. Ch Crème Anglaise’s Entourage with Silkridge JW (Mrs C & Mr K Perkins & Van Der Schaaf)

 What can I say about this brindle/white bitch, she just caught my eye as she entered the ring for her breed type, correct proportions, size and attitude. Your hands just flow over this bitch, nothing is exaggerated, she has a feminine head, long and lead that tapers towards the muzzle, dark oval eye, scissor bite, small rose shaped ears of correct texture, long elegant neck into an excellent front assembly, flat muscles, well filled in front, straight forelegs with slight spring to pasterns, good deep chest, well sprung ribs, definite tuck up with graceful arch over loin, well developed second thigh, stifles well bent, oval feet, long tapering tail. She came alive on the move demonstrating an easy long stride whilst being driven from the rear, she moves true on the up and down, all whilst holding the correct shape, I could have watched her move all day. A bitch of exceptional quality, and one I was very pleased to award the CC. For Best of Breed, the decision went to the referee, who awarded the honour to the Dog CC winner.

2. Crème Anglaise's Entourage On Tour (Mr Jw & Mrs H. Akerboom & Peters)

This bitch was not present in the ring at the start of the class due to a clash with the handler's dog class but her arrival added a new dimension and provided a serious challenge to my eventual winner. From that moment, I knew I had an exciting decision ahead of me. This feminine brindle bitch is another from the top draw, again there is nothing exaggerated about her, she possesses elegance, breed type, and correct proportions. She is feminine all through with a beautiful head and dark oval eye, scissor bite, small rose shaped ears of correct texture, long elegant neck into well laid-back shoulder, deep chest, good spring of rib, straight forelegs with slight spring to pastern, gentle curves and balanced angulation. Well-developed second thigh and long tail. She like the winner, is a complete showgirl, moving with easy long strides demonstrating reach and drive in profile and true coming and going. It was a very close decision but there was just something that caught my attention with first. I was very pleased through to award this bitch the RCC and later found out that she is the litter sister to my CC, the breeder must be very proud of these two top quality girls. 

3. Ch Crosscop Bumble Bee by Arrodare (Mr R K & Miss J Green & Ratcliffe)

Veteran Bitch

Entries: 4 Absentees: 1

1. Penbriar Rocket Star of Rockatom (Miss C Soffe)

7 and a half year old brindle bitch, feminine head of correct proportions with dark eye, scissor bite, good length of neck into shoulder, balanced angulation, moderately bladed bone, deep chest, straight forelegs with slight spring to pasterns, deep chest, gentle curves, stood naturally over ground, demonstrated freedom of movement in profile.  

2. Ditto That (Mrs J M Gray)

Feminine 9.5 year old blue/white bitch with a good head with nice dark oval eye, scissor bite, good length of neck into shoulder, moderate angulation, deep chest, definite tuck up, long tail, true on the move. 

3. Feorena Another Venture (Lord N & Lady F Hunt)

Special Beginners Bitch

Entries: 5 Absentees: 1

1. Crosscop I Was Born This Way at Colburde (Mr C Burdess)

Fawn bitch who stands over ground, feminine in head, scissor bite, small rose shaped ears, good length of neck into shoulder, straight forelegs, moderate angulation, definite tuck up, well developed second thigh, long tail, moved true. Best Special Beginner in Breed on decision with my co-judge. 

2. Cygnetsnest Moonlight (S Swan)

Fawn/white bitch with a nice head and eye, scissor bite, rose shaped ears, good length of neck into shoulder, fill to front, good depth, definite tuck up, well developed second thigh, not as sound on the move as the class winner. 

3. Galemira’s Pandora of Duranridge (Mrs L Durante)

Good Citizen Dog Scheme Bitch

Entries: 5 Absentees: 0

1. Crosscop Fly Me to The Moon at Cygnetsnest (S Swan)

Red bitch, good head, flat on top, dark eye, small rose shaped ears, scissor bite, moderate angulation, deep chest, definite tuck up, true on the move. 

2. Ballauren's You Got It (Miss L & Miss L J Cooper)

3. Cornstalk Twiggy at Birkhall (Mesdames Mcdonald, Mcquade & Hindley)