Scottish Kennel Club

Scottish Kennel Club, Saturday 16th May 2026 Critiques.

I would like to thank Scottish Kennel Club for their kind invitation to judge at their show, also a big thank you to my two stewards who helped keep the ring moving so efficiently. My first ticket appointment and I thoroughly enjoyed my day and had some lovely dogs to judge, so a big thank you to all exhibitors allowing me to judge their dogs; being second in the ring I appreciate it can be a long day so I was very pleased with my entry. I did notice there were a few incorrect bites and these did reflect in my placings.

Minor Puppy - Dog Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST Hightyne Hypasonic Missile (Mr P R & Mrs C E & Miss L C Huyton) A real baby at just 6 months of age but showing lots of potential. One piece head, with dark almond shaped eye and small ears. Correct length of rib with gradual spring leading into moderate rear angulation, well let down hocks and small neat feet. Moved well.

Puppy Dog - Entries: 4 Absentees: 1

1ST Lamesbella Maine of Daicheil (Mr A & Mrs A Laird) 11 months old, he was up to size but all was in proportion. Masculine head with good length of muzzle and a gradual stop into flat skull, dark almond shaped eye and well set on ears. Moderate angulation both fore and aft with correct length of rib and short couplings. Moved well at a steady pace with straight and true movement which won him the class.

2ND Flatcharm Hobgoblin at Tarnmillcrag (Mr J & Mrs R Pierce) Another lovely youngster, typical one piece head with dark eye and small neat ears. Well laid back shoulder and correct length of rib with gradual spring and short square loin, just needing to strengthen in the rear but will come with time, correct bone and small neat feet. Presented in lovely coat and condition.

3RD Rotherfield Lone Ranger (Mrs E Walker)

Junior Dog - Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1ST Clandrift Make It Funky JW (Mrs V Bowen) Medium sized male with well moulded head and correct dark eye. Moderate angulation fore and aft, pronounced forechest with correct depth and gradual spring of rib and short couplings. Muscled rear quarters with good width of second thigh and well let down hocks. Not in his best coat today but didn’t detract from his overall moderation and balanced outline.

2ND Thurwhitt Black Jack at Torrweaving (Mrs A & Mr Jr Mcconnell) Masculine head with blunt muzzle which was of the correct depth, dark eye and well set on ears, correct length of neck leading into a strong top line. Shoulders well laid back but would refer more length of upper arm, good length of rib and short loin. Moved well once settled.

3RD Moontorn Count On Me (Miss A & Mr L Bellamy & Nicklin)

Yearling Dog - Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1ST Flatcharm Mr Heckles for Benoveor JW (Mrs V & Miss H & Mrs J Mcilwaine & Mcilwaine & Reynolds) At nearly 18 months old this boy had a classical one piece head with pleasing expression, dark almond shaped eye and small neat ears well set on, clean through the neck into level topline and correct tail set. Correct length of rib with gradual spring and short square loin, moderate rear angulation, round neat feet and moderate bone for his size. Moved well with a steady stride.

2ND Wychwizard Forester at Tarnmillcrag JW (Mr J & Mrs R Pierce) Masculine head with correct infill, dark eye and small ears, good length of neck and level topline, being picky I would prefer more length of rib and a shorter loin, moderate rear end with super width of second thigh and well let down hocks. Shown in lovely coat and condition, just didn’t have the drive today that the winner did, but on another day I am sure they could swap places.

3RD Thrillerbark Ardroil (Mr A Riach)

Post Graduate Dog - Entries: 6 Absentees: 0

1ST Gemswin Innocent Man JW (Mrs S, Mrs G & Mr M Knight & Jacobs) I judged this boy as a puppy and I am pleased to see he is reaching his potential. He has such a kind expression with a lovely one piece masculine head, correct filling under his dark almond shaped eye. Good length of neck into well laid back shoulder and return of upper arm, pronounced forechest and straight front legs. His body is well ribbed up with good depth and gradual spring into a short loin. Well muscled moderate rear angulation with good width of thigh. Super bone and standing on well arched neat feet. Although exuberant in his movement at times, you could see his excellent reach and drive. A real showman who will only get better with age. In the challenge his outgoing attitude and overall presence couldn't be denied, pleased to award him the RCC.

2ND Kvicksans The Master Piper at Bluewaters (Imp Swe) JW Sgwc (Mrs J Wild) A different shape to my winner, but balanced and moderate all through. One piece head with good length of muzzle perfect for carrying game, correct length of neck and moderate angulation both fore and aft, quality bone and feet, moved well and in lovely coat and condition.

3RD Levliann Big Bang (Mrs L Varty-Lindsay)

RES Bitcon Midnight Dream (Miss C R Auld)

VHC Rodsdream Cheap Thrills with Candidacasa (Miss J & Ms Emc Flynn & Holmes)

Limit Dog - Entries: 5 Absentees: 0

1ST Bitcon Alliance with Bluewaters (ai) JW (Mrs J Wild) Medium size male with one piece head and kind expression, almond shaped eye and small ears, flowed from his correct length of neck into well laid back shoulder and equal return of upper arm, level topline and well set on tail. Good depth of chest with gradual spring and short square loin, moderate rear quarters with good width of first and second thigh, well let down hocks and neat round feet. Moved straight and true keeping a balanced outline. Highly considered for top honours.

2ND Hightyne Night Train (Miss M Hall) Masculine dog with intelligent expression, dark eye and small well set on ears, good length of neck, moderate angulation both fore and aft he had excellent bone and stood square on round well arched feet, moved well although spoilt his outline by carrying his tail a little high on the move, shown in lovely coat and condition.

3RD Lussac Xcape Artist (ai) (Mrs S May)

RES Hameldowntor Pedro Ximenez (Mr A J Wilson) 

VHC Westoncruive Black Tornado (Mrs J Grant)

Open Dog - Entries: 4 Absentees: 1

1ST Sh Ch Rotherfield Secret Code (Mrs R & Mr J Anson & Mcmanus) I just loved the overall balance of this boy, nothing is over exaggerated and he epitomises the breeds power without lumber. Masculine one piece head, with dark almond shaped eye and well set on ears, he flowed through his neck to a level topline which he held on the move, well laid back shoulder and tight elbows, had correct length and depth of rib, with short square loin. Moderate rear angulation with good width of both first and second thigh which helped him drive around the ring. A real showman that showed in his character and how he held himself both on the stand and moving. Presented in lovely coat and condition. Pleased to award him the DCC and BOB.

2ND Everblack Booze Cruise at Dexanluc (Mr M & Mrs P Mullins) 8 year old male, he had a masculine head with dark eye and neat well set on ears, well laid back shoulder with good length and depth of chest and short couplings, moderate back end with good width of thigh, held a level topline on the stand and move, was a little proud of his tail on the move which spoilt his overall silhouette whilst moving.

3RD Rotherfield Last Orders (Ms B & Ms E Ingle & Clarke)

Veteran Dog - Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST Rachanmill Columbo (Mrs H & Miss J Macpherson) 7yrs old, moderate size, good head with depth of muzzle and dark eye, would prefer him to be a little cleaner through the neck, well laid back shoulder and pronounced forechest, fore ribs were flat leading into a correct gradual spring of good length of rib and short couplings, well muscled back end with well let down hocks, moved okay but had a tendency to be a little close.

Special Beginners Dog - Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST Thrillerbark Ardroil (Mr A Riach) Medium sized happy boy with one piece head and dark almond shaped eye, good layback of shoulder but would prefer more length of upper arm, gradual spring of rib and short coupled, well let down hocks and round feet.

Good Citizen Dog Scheme Dog - Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST Casblaidd Island in The Sky Sgwc Kcwgc VW (Mr C & Mrs C Hewison) 9 year old workmanlike boy, who has a classical masculine head with correct depth of muzzle and infill below the eye, which was dark and almond shaped with a twinkling expression, small neat ears correctly placed, flowed through his neck into a level topline which he held on the move and correct tailset, good depth of chest and gradual spring with short couplings, muscled rear angulation with good width of second thigh and well let down hocks, lovely coat and condition, moved well on a steady stride.

Minor Puppy Bitch - Entries: 5 Absentees: 2

This was a lovely trio of young ladies, and it was very hard to choose between them. 

1ST Hototo’s Edge of Glory (Miss C J Chambers) What a super puppy this girl was, she had the look at me attitude and flowed around the ring with such presence, balanced all through, pretty feminine one piece head with kind dark eye, well laid back shoulder with equal return of upper arm, correct gradual spring of rib and short square loin, moderate rear quarters with good width of second thigh, which helped to power her around the ring, will watch her with interest. BP and pleased to see her shortlisted in a lovely puppy group.

2ND Levliann Tit for Tat (Mrs L Varty-Lindsay) Another lovely puppy with many of the same attributes of the winner, sweetest of feminine heads, small well set on ears, moderate angulation both fore and aft, correct length through the body and short couplings, well let down hocks and small round feet, held a level topline on the move. I just preferred the more positive movement of the winner today but I am sure this girl will go far.

3RD Hightyne Remember My Name (Mr P R & Mrs C E & Miss L C Huyton)

Puppy Bitch - Entries: 3 Absentees: 2

1ST Hototo’s Edge of Glory (Miss C J Chambers) 

(1st in Minor Puppy.)

Junior Bitch - Entries: 5 Absentees: 1

1ST Plainfire’s Nelly Furtado Aughnaleck (L Finlay) Medium sized classical bitch, beautiful one piece head with blunt muzzle, kind dark eye and well set on ears, correct length of neck leading into well laid back shoulders and equal return of upper arm, pronounced forechest and gradual spring of rib with short couplings, moderate back end with well let down hocks. Moved well and won the class on her front angulation and overall balance for her age.

2ND Clandrift Funky Angel (Mrs V Bowen) 17 months old, this girl was moderate and balanced, she has a beautiful one piece head with correct filling and dark almond shaped eye, small neat ears and clean through the neck, pronounced forechest with good depth and breadth of chest, moderate angulation both fore and aft, correct bone and neat round feet. Moved well although her topline needs to strengthen, but it did not detract from her overall balance and raciness.

3RD Moontorn Chasing The Dream JW (Miss A Bellamy) 

RES Lussac Bewitched (Mrs S May)

Yearling Bitch - Entries: 9 Absentees: 1

1ST Willowswind Skylark JW (Mrs T & Miss C Gale) What a beautiful feminine young lady, she has the balance and raciness that the breed should be recognised for. Classical head, with good length of muzzle, gradual stop onto a flat skull, small well set on ears, she flowed from her correct length of neck onto level topline, gradual slope to her croup to a correct tailset, well laid back shoulder with equal return of upper arm, length of body was through the gradual spring of rib, strong backend with good width of both first and second thigh and small neat feet. Lovely coat and condition, moved very well, although had a tendency to race and moved better in the challenge when she was more settled. RCC.

2ND Steelriver Pure Majness Ir Jch (Miss S Stevenson) Medium sized bitch, feminine head with dark eye, good front angulation with corresponding rear quarters, correct gradual spring of rib but would prefer a shorter loin, well let down hocks and small round feet, well set on tail which she carried level with her back, lovely coat and condition.

3RD Gemswin Handbag N'gladrags JW (Mrs S, Mrs G & Mr M Knight & Jacobs)

RES Flatcharm Smelly Cat to Benoveor (Mrs V & Miss H & Mrs J Mcilwaine & Mcilwaine & Reynolds) 

VHC Badcall Midsummer Dream (Mrs C A Thomson)

Post Graduate Bitch - Entries: 10 Absentees: 2

1ST Thurwhitt Lyra Belacque JW (Mrs S J Thurgood) Medium sized bitch with pretty feminine head and intelligent expression, dark eye and well set on ears, she flowed from her correct length of neck to her level topline and correct tail set which never stopped wagging. Fabulous front construction with tight elbows, gradual spring of rib and short coupled, moderate rear angulation and well let down hocks with the best of feet. Moved true with good drive and highly considered for top honours but her time will come with maturity.

2ND Rotherfield Another Secret (Miss A Rattray) What a smart bitch this was, she was a little unnerved at the start but once she moved she started to relax and I am glad she gained confidence as she is a beautiful girl. Moderate all through with a one piece head, dark eye and well set on ears, well laid back shoulder with equal return of upper arm, correct length and depth of rib with short loin, moderate turn of stifle, being picky I would prefer tighter feet. Sympathetically handled and I am glad the handler took the time to settle her.

3RD Diamante Blu Regina Della Pace to Hameldowntor JW Sgwc (Imp Ita) (Miss A Kiddell) 

RES Benvellyn Marakele Into Casblaidd JW Sgwc (Mr C & Mrs C Hewison)

VHC Dymexe My Cherie Amour JW (Mr M R & Mrs D P Moxey)

Limit Bitch - Entries: 13 Absentees: 3

1ST Hototo Pretty Ballerina JW (Miss C J Chambers) I loved this bitches size and moderation, there is no exaggeration and everything is in proportion, a real showgirl who owned the ring. Feminine moulded head, with correct filling and dark almond shaped eye with twinkling expression, clean through the neck into shoulders that were well laid back and equal return of upper arm, elbows were tight to her foreribs which were flat leading into the correct gradual spring of rib which gave her her length of body and a short square loin, rear angulation was correct with equal lengths from hip bone, to stifle, to top of the hock, well let down hocks and neat round feet, she was in lovely coat and condition and she moved effortlessly, pleased to award her the BCC.

2ND Rydanah Devils in The Detail (Mrs J Holmes) Another typical bitch of medium size, beautiful moulded one piece head with dark eye and small well set on ears, moderate front and rear angulation, with correct depth and length of rib and short square loin, well let down hocks, good feet and adequate bone. Moved very well holding a level top line with correct tail set, not quite in her full coat today.

3RD Finhamspride Clio Sgwc (Mrs Sara & Ms Emc Thurgood & Holmes) 

RES Hopevalley Morning Shine over Wychwizard (Mrs C & Mr A Leavy) 

VHC Lussac Yawl of Percuil JW Sgwc (Mrs H Ford)

Open Bitch - Entries: 2 Absentees: 2

Veteran Bitch - Entries: 6 Absentees: 4

1ST Hameldowntor Music of The Night VW (Mr A J Wilson) At nearly 10 years old this girl belies her age, she was fit and presented in lovely condition. Typical feminine head with kind dark eye, small neat ears which were well set on. Flowed through her neck into well laid back shoulder and equal return of upper arm, pronounced forecest and good breadth of chest, with gradual spring of rib and correct couplings, a strong backend with good width of thigh helped her to move straight and true and she did not stop showing. Thrilled to watch her take Veteran Group 2.

2ND Westoncruive Black Aurora (Mrs J Grant) Another lovely young lady with many of the same attributes of the class winner. Pretty head with dark almond shaped eye and well set on ear, well laid back shoulder although carrying a bit of extra weight across her shoulders, lovely length and depth of rib, moderate rear angulation and well let down hocks, would prefer tighter feet. Good coat and condition, moved well.

Special Beginners Bitch - Entries: 3 Absentees: 1 

1ST Badcall Midwinter Dream at Inchstellie JW (Mrs F Mackessack-Leitch) Nice feminine bitch with a pretty head, blunt muzzle and dark almond shaped eye giving an intelligent expression, small neat ears, well laid back shoulder and pronounced forechest, gradual spring of rib but slightly longer in couplings, strong backend with correct width of both first and second thigh and well let down hocks and quality bone, level topline but tailset slightly higher which meant she carried her tail higher on the move. 

2ND Thrillerbark Dalbeg (Miss C Riach) 19 month old bitch, well moulded head with dark eye and neat ears, correct length of neck into moderate front angulation, needs to develop in her chest but this will come with age, slightly longer in stifle and well let down hocks, good coat and condition, I just preferred the movement of the winner today. 

Good Citizen Dog Scheme Bitch - Entries: 3 Absentees: 0 

1ST Clandrift Funky Angel (Mrs V Bowen) 

(2nd in Junior bitch) 

2ND Benvellyn Marakele Into Casblaidd JW Sgwc (Mr C & Mrs C Hewison) Classical bitch with feminine head, dark twinkling eye and mischievous expression, correctly angulated forequarters with her front legs placed well under her body, correct gradual spring of rib, moderate back end with well let down hocks and small round feet, lacked the rear drive today and feel she probably needs a bigger ring to get the best out of her.

3RD Caci's The Jewel of June at Inchstellie (Imp Swe) JW (Mrs F Mackessack-Leitch)

Sarah Egginton (Pajanbeck)