Scottish Kennel Club

AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD

PD 2(1)

1. Cowley’s Sparkaway Gets My Goat Cpw26. First dog of the day and a very nice example of the breed, equal head proportions, has some width in skull but mot overdone, neat high set ears, moderate stop to him, needs to develop in foreface, excellent proportions of body and leg, has some strong arch to neck, straight forelegs with excellent feet, neat elbows, still needs to develop in chest but he is still young, super firm top-line with correct moderate rear and low set hocks and good buttocks, in profile he has excellent side gait, lovely drive with an easy action, places his feet well, very collected, good for size, lovely breed type, lots to like, DCC, BP & BOB.

JD 3(0)

1. Turnbull/Clegram/Bridges’ Liskarn You Never Know with Jenkova. Nicely proportioned dog, just out of puppy, masculine clean cut head, equal head proportions, a little bit loose in ear but has some width to his skull, defined stop, correct bone and feet, good pasterns, has some chest to him, clean neck, excellent firm top-line on him, ribs extend well back, has muscled loin, a little straight in stifle for ideal, low set hocks, on the move he uses his front well, nice side gait on him, nice typy dog.

2. Bastos/Kelley’s Skyborne’s Expensive Tastes (imp USA). He has a broad skull, slightly tapered muzzle, could have a bit more fill under eyes, neat ears, prefer straighter forelegs on him, he is a little too down on his pasterns for ideal, moderate neck, he has a good top-line, nice spring of rib, would like him a little bit shorter in loin, preferred the hocks on 1, he is positive in profile just not as clean up and down as 1 on the move.

3. Tate’s Norcis Ehwaz among Psittacines.

PGD 3(2)

1. Bonnar’s Louiston Never Ending Story. Strong built masculine headed dog, eyes are a little prominent for ideal, broad skull, strong muzzle, he does have equal proportions, prefer neater ears on him, good bone, a little bit 10 to 2 in front, short neck, good ribs on him, has some depth to his chest, a little bit soft in top-line, moderate rear angulation with low set hocks, good croup and tail set, would prefer neater front and to hold his top-line on the move, outgoing temperament.

LD 4(0)

1. Walsh/Davis’ Rosschell Maid to Dazzle JW. Masculine upstanding male, won the class on his proportions of body and leg and profile movement, equal head proportions, eyes well set,neat ears set well, has some width in skull, moderate stop, some strength in foreface, strong neck, nice straight forelegs on him, his ribs are of good length but could have more spring to them for ideal, correct bone, firm top-line, nice low set hocks, places his feet well, positive on the move, just would like more fill and width in body but should improve with time, holds his shape on the move.

2. Simpson’s Lamintone for The Drive at Applecreek Rl2 Ex. Balanced alert male, a little bit round in eye for ideal and forward facing, equal head proportions, tad feminine in foreface, moderate bone, excellent feet, straight forelegs with good pastern, holds his top-line well on the move, prefer more return of upper arm and neater elbows on the move, ribs of fir length with some tuck up,moderate rear angulation, lovely coat and condition, just not as fluid in front as 1.

3. Webster’s Louiston Hellfire.

OD 7(1)

1. Jarram/Whittingham’s Ch. Chalksville Strike A Deal with Kashaella JW. Lovely outline on him, good clean outline with correct proportions, holds his shape at all times, ideally like more definition of stop but has equal head proportions, good muzzle, could have a little bit more strength in skull, straight forelegs, moderate neck to him, slightly arched , excellent forechest, super feet, I liked his length of rib, correct muscled loin, holds his top-line, excellent rear on him with strong hocks, masculine but not coarse, soundest in the class and free mover where he holds his shape, RDCC.

2. Douglas/Leonard/Allan’s Ir Ch. Allmark Boom Boom Eujw22 Cw23. More masculine dog than 1, again like 1 he has correct proportions on him, not as clean through the front as 1, equal head proportions, clean cut, eyes a little bit close together, neat ears, good firm back on him, nice angulation to his rear, positive in profile with a fair stride, just preferred the front on 1.

3. McTaggart/Pugh/Mackenzie’s Northbay Xsells Can’t B’leaf My I’s.

VD 2(0)

1. Douglas’ Ir Ch. Talard Lethal Weapon Ir JCh An Ch18. smart eye-catching nearly 11 year old male, I really liked his head, has some width in skull, excellent neat ears set well, slightly shorter in foreface and has some strength, tight lips, masculine but not overdone, moderate neck, he has a nicely made front, little bit down on his pasterns now through age but good ribs of fair length, lovely low set hocks with width in thigh and correct angulation which he uses to the max on the move with great drive, covers the ground, doesn’t look his age on the move, nice type, BV.

2. Hellewell’s Ch. Franmar The Thriller ShCEx. Pleasing head, equal head proportions on him, well set dark eyes, medium size ears, has some width in skull, moderate neck, little bit short in upper arm compared to 1, good proportions of body and leg, ideally like his ribbing to be a fraction longer but he holds his top-line, like 1 has low set hocks, he is a steady mover and looks good for age, just doesn’t quite have the freedom of movement in profile as 1, has good qualities and is in lovely condition.

SpBD 3(1)

1. Tate’s Norcis Ehwaz among Psittacines. 3rd in JD, medium sized build, good bone, correct oval feet, prefer better ear set and carriage, tight black lips, good pigment, a little plain in head, could have a little bit more width in skull, moderate neck, good ribbing on him, holds his top-line, correct moderate rear angulation, little wide in front on the move, good body and coat, outgoing temperament. 

2. Bonnar’s Louiston Wish Upon A Star. 6 year old male, stronger build all through than 1, he has strength in foreface, could have a little more definition of stop, high set ears, carrying a bit too much weight so is thick in neck and a little heavy in body, correct bone, moderate rear angulation, on the move not quite as fluent as 1 in profile, good muscle tone, would benefit from being a little bit leaner.

GCDSD 4(2)

1. Douglas/Heggie’s Shadomoon Dude Where’s My Car (imp USA). Tri colour male, nicely headed dog, good proportions and balance, clean cut, eyes well set, lovely neat well set ears, unexaggerated throughout, has some forechest on him, straight forelegs, a little bit loose in elbow, moderate neck, ribs well sprung, excellent firm top-line, medium size build not overdone, low set hocks, correct croup and tail set, has some width in stifle, steady mover in profile, could just be a little bit neater in front. 

2. Heggie’s Talard Welcome To The Jungle. Slightly bigger framed dog, masculine headed, dark pigment, could be a little bit tighter in lip, broad skull, moderate stop, shade longer cast than ideal, has some forechest, good bone, prefer less flex in pastern, ideally like more spring of rib on him, moderate rear angulation, again in profile he is a steady mover but would just like him neater fore and aft, good coat.

PB 3(1)

Two really nice puppies, very young but nice type in both of them, not an easy class to sort out.

1. Cowley’s Sparkaway Grab A Granny Cpw26. She is super feminine, lovely eyes on her, neat ears, tight black lips, obviously still to develop in skull but nicely proportioned, excellent straight forelegs on her, moderate neck, she holds her top-line at all times, she has good profile on her on the move, ribs of fair length, moderate rear angulation that she uses to her advantage, nice puppy.

2. Hodges’ Jopium Relight My Fire. Just as nice a youngster, there is not much between them at all, this bitch may be a little bit looser in her ear and still to develop in head, a bit more than 1, good bone, feet, nice proportions of her, again nice big ribs, firm top-line,nicely angled rear quarters where she uses her rear well, splitting hairs between these 2, they could swap places quite comfortably, 2 promising youngsters.

JB 2(1)

1. Jarram/Whittingham’s Angel or Demon De L’aussie Happy avec Kashaella (imp FRA). Tri colour bitch, feminine head to her, balanced proportions of head and skull, defined stop, dark eyes, ears are high set and neat, still needs to come up on her front a little bit, she is a little bit short in leg for ideal, to finish her shape, straight forelegs, good feet, moderate length of neck, ribs of fair length, when she is more mature she will be balanced,I am sure of that, moderate rear angulation, positive mover in profile, just needs to tighten through in the front, lots to like, just not collected or finished right now, will definitely improve with time. 

PGB 4(0)

1. Hodges’ Rosschell Maid to Sparkle with Jopium JW. Lovely bitch, super proportions on her, clean outline, not exaggerated but has some style to her, excellent head, clean cut, neat ears, has some width in skull, lovely eye, tight black lips with a tapered muzzle, very feminine, correct medium length neck which she holds with strength to her shoulders, nicely made front, level top-line,angular rear, lovely footfall, she places herself well on the move, slight roll in topline, liked her easy smooth action with some reach and drive, big ribs, lovely breed type, lots to like, RBCC.

2. Mee/Holligan/Haslam’s Thornapple When You Gotit Flauntit (imp USA). Like 1, nicely proportioned bitch, feminine outline to her, medium size build, little bit finer in head than 1 but still well proportioned, neat ears, ideally like a little bit more neck to her, she is a little bit straighter in shoulder than 1 but she has straight forelegs, good feet, lovely big ribs on her, holds her top-line like 1 at all times, moderate rear angulation, excellent presentation and coat, good muscle tone, two nice bitches, just preferred the front assembly of 1. 

3. Forbes’ Louiston Defying Gravity with Karensbrae.

LB 4(2)

Two different bitches here.

1. Mackenzie’s Shepherds of Paradise U’r My Gal (imp FRA). The winner won on her conformation and ribbing and I like her proportions, I would change her head and ears but she equal head proportions, her ears are loose and she is a little bit plainer in head but she has a nicely made front, lovely big ribs on her, good proportions, she holds her top-line at all times, broad muscled loin and low set hocks, in profile she is a free mover, nice functional bitch.

2. Walsh/Davis’ Rosschell Maid to Dream JW. Preferred the head on this bitch, detailed typey and feminine, tight lips, correct more width in skull and tapered muzzle, equal head proportions on her, she has good length of leg, lovely staright forelegs and excellent oval feet, she needs to develop in rib, longer in loin than1,she is a little bit bum high, she is a positive mover in profile where she uses herself to the max, lovely coat and presentation, just preferred the body, ribbing and the finish and maturity of 1 but this bitch is a showgirl and lots to appreciate.

OB 8(2)

A nice class to judge, the best class of the day for depth of quality.

1. Beard’s Ch. Try Again De L’aussie Happy at Boskenna (imp FRA). Really smart bitch, excellent shape and proportions on her, nicely made front, equal head proportions, defined stop, eyes little round, tight lips and neat ears that she uses well, straight forelegs, excellent feet to her, she has a strong arched neck of medium length, lovely depth to her chest, good spring of rib but ribs could be a fraction longer for ideal, excellent top-line, she has typical moderate rear angulation but she uses it to the max and in profile she has a smooth easily action with and reach in front, holds her shape, in lovely condition, nice type, lots to like, BCC.

2. Cowley’s Ch. Sparkaway Black Magic. I liked this bitch, she is nice to go over, she has a feminine head, lovely pigmentation on her,bit flatter in skull than 1, she has a profuse coat which makes her look thick in neck but under her coat she has a correct moderate neck, straight forelegs, good feet, lovely big ribs on her, like 1 she uses herself in profile, she is a nicely made bitch, low set hocks and also in good condition, 2 nice bitches.

3. Gibbons/Blyton’s Wispafete Light My Fire.

VB 1(0)

1. Crawford/McDonald’s Ch. Mistyholly More Magic for Louiston. Stood alone but she is a really good example of the breed, very balanced, excellent proportions to her with a lovely clean moderate stylish outline to her, clean cut head, could have a little bit more depth of muzzle but she has equal proportions, good stop, neat ears, nicely made front with good forechest, super feet, lovely big ribs on her that extend well back, muscled loin, does not look her age at all, she is in tip top condition, places her feet well on the move, moderate rear angulation, good muscle tone, covers the ground well, lots to like. 

SpBB 1(0)

1. Johnstone’s Geurach Blue Lily. Pleasing head, defined stop, neat ears to her, lovely black lips, she is a little bit heavy in body for ideal which makes her look like she is short in neck, she has good bone to her, lovely depth of chest and ribs, could have a little bit more rear angulation, in full coat, ideally like a little less body on her, on the go round she is steady, head carriage could be a little better and she places her front well, just lacks the drive and positive movement, BSpB.

GCDSB 1(0)

1. Douglas’ Ir Ch. Winstead Change of Heart for Talard (IKC). She has a feminine head and is very alert and attentive, equal head proportions, high set ears, could be a little bit neater in ear, good eye shape, straight forelegs, moderate bone to her, she has lovely big ribs that extend well back and she has a strong loin to her, she is out of coat but you can see her movement, she is clean up and down, moderate rear with low set hocks, on the go round she holds her top-line, she’s left her clothes at home today.