West Lothian Canine Society

Sunday 26th April 2026

Judge – Miss A S K Henshaw

My sincere thanks to the officers and committee for the super hospitality and opportunity to judge at this friendly and well-run show. My thanks also go to my ring steward also for keeping the ring running smoothly.

AV Toy NSC

Graduate

1st Blair, Mrs Gillian. Bellflows Ichikawa (Jap Chin)

Nice specimen, nice head and expression, moved well; moderately angulated and moved soundly. Attractive presence.

2nd Blair, Mrs Gillian. Adreeam Diamond in the Rough for Bellflows (Griffon B.)

What an attractive young lady! Could have easily switched places on a different day. Red rough, portraying the ‘typical griffon’ personality. Pretty head, good angulation and well proportioned.

3rd Ratter, Mrs Lorraine. Cranvarl’s back to black (Jap Chin)

Open

1st Lindsay, Miss Leanne & Miss Tracy Burns and Mrs Jane Maxwell. Anjuli Bunny (Jap Chin)

Beautifully presented, oozes quality and breed attributes. Lovely head and angles – so much to like here; dainty and proportioned. Very stylish when moving, could not deny her top honours today! Best of Breed, Grp 1.

2nd Blair, Mrs Gillian. Bellflows Ichikawa (Jap Chin)

3rd Blair, Mrs Gillain. Bellflows Luna Eclipse (Jap Chin)

Russian Toy

Graduate

1st Reilly, Mrs Leigh & Mr J Graham, Koorimob Clancy

Nice head, well balanced. Moderately angled; good shape and nice featherings. A nice dog. Lots of qualities.

Open

1st Slack, Mr & Mrs David & Evelyn. Bel Ch Caramel Sweetness Wonderful Toy for Eversbabes (Imp LVA)

Feminine bitch, with pretty head, nice ear set and eyes. Lovely shape and proportioned. Nicely feathered and moved soundly. Best of breed

2nd Slack, Mr & Mrs David & Evelyn. Bel Ch Grande Misterio Incanto Heaven Eversbabes (Imp LVA)

Handsome male with a beautiful head, large ears, nice depth of chest and topline. Nice shape and rich tan colour. Moved soundly.

Chinese Crested

Graduate

1st Kirkwood, Mr Gordon, Helydon Zkitto Zkatto

This youngster caught my eye! Hairless – she is very feminine, lovely shape and size, strong ears and nicely feathered. This youngster is going to be one to watch – delighted to award her Best of Breed and Toy Group 4.

 2nd Kirkwood, Mr Gordon, Helydon Zazy Zachery

Litter mate to winner, handsome male, with a nice expression, nice front, and tail set. Larger in size for me.

Open

1st Reily, Mrs Leigh. Clanest Ring Commander

Well balanced dog, firm topline, good angles, and expression with nice movement. Nice eyes too. A nice specimen overall.

Pomeranian

Graduate

1st McDowall, Miss Catherine, Altina’s Margarita for Carberry

Lovely head and size, well balanced pretty bitch, nothing overdone here. Nice ear set, good angles and proportioned. Moved soundly.

2nd Nixon, Mrs Caroline & Anne, Kazpom Bewitched

Another nice specimen here, good coat texture and angles. Pleasing shape. Overall, a quality exhibit

Open

1st Nixon, Mrs Caroline & Anne, Kazpom Don’t let go JW.

Lovely orange, very type-y. in excellent condition. Nice eye and short coupling moved soundly and very balanced. Overall, a quality specimen. Best of breed.

Havanese

Open

1st Gunn, Mrs Lorraine, Newtonwood Crazy for Love to Harvahope

Nicely balanced with good spring of rib, nicely proportioned throughout. Gentle expression with nice dark eyes. Moved well around the ring. Moderate angulation. Best of breed.

2nd Gunn, Mrs Lorraine, Pinkie Pie for Harvahope

Pleasing proportions, nice length of neck and shoulder placement –lovely dark eyes and pigmentation. Moved soundly.

S/C Chihuahua

Graduate

1st Conway, Miss Courtney, Silverchi Dixie Darling

Pretty, with large ears, nice apple domed head, good shoulder placement, and level topline. Moved with style. Delighted to award best of breed.

Open

1st Conway, Miss Courtney, Silverchi Tonight we Dance.

Fawn dog, nicely moving. Well-proportioned and angulated throughout. Nice head and ear set. Overall, a quality specimen.

2nd Silverstein, Vivian, Silverchi Moani Lisa

Another nice exhibit here, lots of pleasing qualities – moved soundly, with reach and drive.

L/C Chihuahua

Graduate

1st Ogilvie, miss Astrid, Chirouxe Shake it.

Nice shape and head, well-made and proportioned. Nicely angulated and showed well. Won the class on maturity.

2nd Silverstein, Vivian, Bramerita Posy of Violets at Silverchi

Pretty young lady, good substance, and lots to like here. Nice head characteristics. One to watch for sure.

Open

1st Silverstein, Vivian, Bramerita if I Ain’t got you.

Pretty dog, nice ear placement, balanced and nicely angulated. Nice shape and size. Best of Breed

2nd Wragg, Miss Esmee, Happy King

nice red and white, pleasing head, good level topline, and tail carriage. Nice expression and substance. Moved well and portrayed a nice rapport with his handler. Overall, a nice dog.

Pug

Open

1st Ferguson, Miss Irene, Ch Rhodenash Dream Date with Tartanmops ShCeX

This handsome man caught my eye with his proportions. He screams ‘masculinity’ with such a beautiful head. Everything is as it should be, nothing overdone, cobby in shape and so solid! A worthy champion. Best of Breed

 Coton De Tulear Open

1st Murray, Mrs Jennifer -Anne, Cukoton Shot in the Dark ShCeX

Attractive boy, nice size, nothing overdone here, correct skull proportions and nicely set ears. Nice gentle rise over the loin. Well presented and correct coat texture. Moved true and free. Best of Breed

2nd Murray, Mrs Jennifer- Anne, Happypaws Carefree ShCm, ShCeX VW

Feminine, well presented. Lovely coat of correct texture, nicely balanced throughout with nice shape and size.

3rd Khow, Vania Cukoton Mamma Im Coming home.

Yorkshire Terrier

Open

1st Mackay, Mr Dennis & Kevin Mackay Keenan, Denkevs Nick Nack Paddy Wack

Caught my eye upon entering the ring, lovely ear set, good length of muzzle / reach of neck. Nice condition and presented beautifully. Nicely sprung ribs. Moved soundly.

2nd Campbell, Mrs Rosanne, Chevawn Swan Song by Stemarie

Promising youngster, in good coat and condition, lovely head and proportioned. Moved well and I suspect a promising career ahead.

ETT

Open

1st Inch, Mrs C & Miss R Inch, Edalene Court and Spark JW ShCeX OsW

Lovely shape, well-made and proportioned, nicely angulated, and balanced. Moved soundly. Best of breed.

CKCS

Graduate

1st Wragg, Miss Esmee, Jomaki Gospel Bill

8yr old, in great condition, enjoying the day out. Nice size and good angles. Lots to like.

Open

1st Baille, Mrs Moria, Marisk Groban at Cavallino

Ruby, handsome male, lovely round dark eyes with good length of muzzle. Silky coat texture with well laid shoulders. Lovely angulation. Moved beautifully with drive.

2nd Byers, Ms H Braemarra Taylor at Linetive VW

Lovely Blenheim, in great condition, good head and eyes, nice substance and moved well. Nice outline too.

3rd Wragg, Miss Esmee, Jomaki Gospel Bill

Res Hargrave, Ms Penny, Carleny Golden Button

Papillon

Open

1st Black, Miss Chloe & Diana Black, Amicae Play with Fire

Nicely balanced in profile, lovely head, and ears, with plentiful fringing. Good angles throughout and with level topline. Beautiful movement, for which he won the class on- plenty of drive.

2nd McDonald, Ms J. Elmaraine Guards Piper

Lots to like here, pleasing outline, good angulation throughout – large ears, typical of the breed. Nice expression. Moved soundly.

3rd Black, Miss Chloe, Paparottsie Touch of Class

Res Mandelson, Miss Laura, Humpty Dumpty Valery Park in Honrukai

AV Toy

Minor Puppy

1st Kirkwood, Mr Gordon, Helydon Zkitto Zkatto

See Chinese Crested.

2nd Watson, Mrs Daphne Louise, Beaujolie Hot Lips (Papillon)

A lovely youngster, nice head with beautiful ears. Nicely defined stop and even blaze. Nicely angulated and moved well. Lots of potential.

3rd Byers, Ms H. Chantismere Neopolitan at Linetive

Res Campbell, Mrs Rosanne, Chevawn Swan Song by Stemarie (Yorkshire Terrier)

Puppy

1st Blair, Mrs Gillian. Adreeam Diamond in the Rough for Bellfellows (Griffon B.)

See AV NSC Toy

2nd Flannigan Sam & Amy Dornan, Snowkai’s Defying Gravity (Maltese)

Nice youngster, well angulated and proportioned throughout. Nice head, dark eye, and pleasing coat texture. Lots to like here.

3rd Lindsay, Miss Leanne & Mr L Grogan & Dr R Irvine, Anjuli Ernest Hemingway Avec Grovina (Jap Chin)

Res: Wragg, Miss Esmee, Happy King

Veteran

 1st Blair, Mrs Gillain. Bellflows Luna Eclipse (Jap Chin)

Caught my eye upon entering the ring, dainty and the most appealing of heads, which houses the sweetest of expressions. Lovely dark eyes. All in proportion, balanced and well angulated.

2nd Grant, Mrs R & C & J Walker, Ch Travilla Chic and Petite with Linmont (Maltese)

Unlucky to meet winner today! Presented in fantastic condition; oozes femininity, lovely dark expressive eyes, beautiful coat. Moved soundly.

3rd McDowel, Miss Catherine, Altina’s Tudor Rose

Res: Inch, Mrs C & Miss R Inch, Edalene Never Let Me Go VW

Toy Group.

1st AV NSC Toy – Japanese Chin

2nd Chihuahua Long Coat

3rd Pomeranain

Res Chinse Crested