Scottish Kennel Club

Scottish Kennel Club - General Championship Show

 Lowchen (Little Lion Dog) 

My grateful thanks go to the officers and committee of the Scottish Kennel Club for inviting me to judge at their double show. It is always a pleasure to judge at this show, which although a very busy show is run with absolute professionalism and good humour. Thank you also must go to my very efficient ring stewards who kept the ring running smartly all day with smiles, despite the early disruption of a fire alarm which held up judging for a while. Most of all I thank all the exhibitors who entrusted me with the evaluation of their dogs, and accepted my decisions with grace and sportsmanship. 

BD 14131 - Ch Jameneli Back to Black (Mrs J Graham)

BB 14134 - Golbourne Cherish The Luv (Mr R J Morgan-Stanley)

RBD 14140 - Hollinsclose As It Was (Mrs D A & Miss Z A Richardson)

RBB 14138 - Hollinsclose The Promise for Bratilda (Mrs C, Miss L, Miss B & Miss A Patterson)

BOB 14131 - Ch Jameneli Back to Black (Mrs J Graham)

BP 14129 - Golbourne Dazzling Diamond (Ms D Dixon)

BV 14133 - Kerryken Keir Rob ShCEx (Miss L & Mrs J Mcfarlane)

1876. Lowchen (Little Lion Dog) - Puppy Dog

Entries: 3 Absentees: 1

1ST 14139 - Arfenco’s Warrior King Ivar for Hollinsclose (Mrs D A & Miss Z A Richardson) Seven month old black and cream baby with correct head, well defined stop, short muzzle, strong jaw and round dark eyes. Well balanced for age. Ears with good fringing. Nicely arched neck, well laid shoulder and straight forelegs. Good rear assembly and level top line. Moved well. 

2ND 14135 - Golbourne Marcello (Mr R J Morgan-Stanley) Just 6 months cream coloured baby with lots to like. Loved his size and shape. He has a lovely head well carried on a good length of neck. Appealing eyes with the look of intelligence and nice eye rims. He is well put together with short body, well sprung rib and strong loin with a moderate tuck up. Well muscled for his age. He was I feel a little overwhelmed on the day not helped by the earlier fire alarm. But certainly one with a bright future. 

1877. Lowchen (Little Lion Dog) - Post Graduate Dog

Entries: 2 Absentees: 1

1ST 14142 - Lansilk's Star Lover for Khandro (Mr R & Mr J Sproul & Coburn) 4 year old Black and White boy. He was of a good size and well coated. A masculine head with dark eyes and good eye rims. Well defined stop, strong muzzle and well placed nose with good pigment. Good strong jaw and dentition. Good length of neck. Level top line and good rib. Well set on tail and good rear assembly. Moved out with free action. Pay a little more attention to the skin when grooming is needed. 

1878. Lowchen (Little Lion Dog) - Open Dog

Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1ST 14131 - Ch Jameneli Back to Black (Mrs J Graham) Two year old Black and Cream. A dog I have admired from ringside and was delighted to be able to judge. There is very little I can add to what has already been said by others about this boy. Just to say that he did not disappoint in any way. Presented to perfection and at one with his handler he is a picture standing and a delight on the move. He is classic text book in head and body exhibiting all the characteristics you expect from a Lowchen, Happy, lively and undoubtedly intelligent. His head is simply beautiful and with everything in balance he has that certain something that sets him apart. I was delighted to award him Best of Breed and to see him progress to higher honours in the group. 

2ND 14140 - Hollinsclose As It Was (Mrs D A & Miss Z A Richardson) Two year old Black and Cream of good size and all in proportion. Masculine head with well defined stop and strong muzzle. Good bite and regular dentition. Large round dark eyes and well pigmented rims. Well placed nose with good nares. Well placed ears with good fringing. Nicely arched neck lead into well laid shoulders, level top line, well sprung rib and a good strong loin. Nicely angulated stifle. Move out well. Reserve Best Dog.

 3RD 14133 - Kerryken Keir Rob ShCEx (Miss L & Mrs J Mcfarlane) Nine year old dog who I do not appear to have notes for my apologies to the owners. I do recall he gave a good account of himself in the open class and eventually came back in to be awarded Best Veteran in Breed. 

1879. Lowchen (Little Lion Dog) - Special Beginners Dog

Entries: 0 Absentees: 0

1880. Lowchen (Little Lion Dog) - Puppy Bitch

Entries: 3 Absentees: 1

1ST 14129 - Golbourne Dazzling Diamond (Ms D Dixon) Eleven month old Gold Sable who was well balanced and presented well. Feminine head with well placed ears with good fringing. Round dark eyes giving an intelligent expression. Well defined stop and strong muzzle with good dentition. Good length of neck, well laid shoulder and very good front assembly with nice round bone. Short back, good sprung rib and in proportion with good tuck up under strong loin. Level top line which she held on the move. Topped off with a lovely silky coat. Pleased to award her Best Puppy in Breed

2ND 14137 - Golbourne’s Set in Diamonds (Mr R J Morgan-Stanley) Just six month old Black and Cream raw puppy who was a little unsettled but showing great promise. Lots to like about her and one I will look forward to seeing in the future. Loved her shape, size and balance. She has a very typical Lowchen head with good fringing coming in nicely on her well set ears. Dark expressive eyes. Well placed nose and definite stop. Strong yet feminine jaw and a complete scissor bite. Nice length of neck. Good body, chest and topline. Well angulated rear quarters and neat feet. Moved well when settled.

1881. Lowchen (Little Lion Dog) - Post Graduate Bitch

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST 14143 - Stoneside Enchantress for Khandro (Mr R & Mr J Sproul & Coburn) Thirteen month old Black and Cream girl. Nice head with well fringed and placed ears of correct length. Lovely dark eyes with the well pigmented eye rims. Strong jaw with good dentition. A little long in body but with good sprung ribs and strong loin. Moderate tuck up. Nicely coated and moved ok.

 1882. Lowchen (Little Lion Dog) - Open Bitch

Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

1ST 14134 - Golbourne Cherish The Luv (Mr R J Morgan-Stanley) Two year old Black and white Parti colour girl. Super bitch of correct size and shape. Lovely outline and presented perfectly in beautiful condition. She was sporting a lovely long coat of the best silky texture and her trimming was a picture. Looking every bit the little lion that she is. Such a typical Lowchen head beautifully framed with her pendant ears furnished with lovely long fringing. Dark, round eyes with such a knowing intelligent look to them. Perfect dentition and strong feminine jaw with the required scissor bite. Graceful arched neck lead to well laid shoulders and a good front. Short and strong body with well sprung rib, level top line and strong loin. Well set on and carried tail with plume. She moved freely and with style. No hesitation in awarding her Best Bitch. 

 2ND 14138 - Hollinsclose The Promise for Bratilda (Mrs C, Miss L, Miss B & Miss A Patterson) At just 15months old another lovely bitch who was correct throughout. She was presented very well and in good order. Head was fairly broad and carried proudly. Strong muzzle with a well defined stop. Dark Nose with open nares. Lovely round dark eyes, good expression. Good front with straight forelegs and round bone. Short back, strong loin and level top line which she held on the move. Neat feet. And she moved freely. Reserve Best Bitch

3RD 14141 - Hollinsclose Love Machine (Mrs D A & Miss Z A Richardson)

RES 14128 - Cleeview's Kwizical (Mrs Ld Aitchison)

1883. Lowchen (Little Lion Dog) - Special Beginners Bitch

Entries: 0 Absentees: 0