Angus & Kincardinshire Canine Association

Thank you to the committee for such an enjoyable and well-run show which was full of quality dogs, and to my stewards for running the rings so smoothly. My apologies my critique has taken so long due to a litter of puppies. 

Ring 1 - WORKING GROUP  

Judge: Ms J Kershaw (Aritaur)

Bernese Mountain Dog Open (3,0)  

1 Carty, BERNERVALLEY LORD OF ISLE, D, Compact, strong bone. Correct eye shape and good muzzle to skull ratios. In good firm condition, plenty of coat, well boned and good feet. Moved out with balance, easy ground-covering stride and true. G3

2 Taylor, HUSHEEN SATARA, D Well marked larger in frame than 1. Head ok. Quite straight in shoulder which inhibited reach on the move but otherwise clean footfall. Strong body, good bone tight feet, strong pasterns and hocks. 

3 Mcintyre, KIRI SERCE DOMU

Boxer Open

Two very good dogs (6,2)

1 Thomson, MARBELTON I DARE YOU WITH BUGARIVO, Smart and balanced male with clean cheeks, strong underjaw and overall good head proportions. Square, in good hard condition, well let down brisket, good bone, tight feet and moved out true from strong hindquarters with good reach and drive. BOB G4

2 Lafferty, JIMBREN LEGACY LIVES ON THROUGH TAURALORD JW, D, Another quality dog with good head proportions but eyes should be tighter. Moved well. 

3 

Dobermann Open (9,2) 

Close up between 1 and 2. Notably first three were from the same kennel.  

1 Blackburn KNECHT MIRELLE JW, Smart brown, square and standard B. Super head with correct proportions and excellent eye shape/position, well-filled under, flat cheeks. Correct height, well put together. Moved out with great reach and drive although could be cleaner, but she has eye-catching swagger and attitude which won her a class of quality dogs. BOB, G2

2 Downie, KNECHT MILEENA, Slightly better constructed forehand on this classy black female with another superb headpiece, dark almond eyes and very clean neck. Smooth shoulders. legs well set under wither. Good ribbing and loin Moved out smoothly with good accuracy reach and drive but not the verve and dynamism of 1 today. 

3 Downie, CHAMPION KNECHT MIRKO. 

Great Dane Post Graduate (2,0)  

1 Nayar ROUCANDANE GAP YEAR FOR KEMANILO Pleasing head on this young female; clean eyes, deep lip, good planes. Good bone, lovely tight feet. Smooth shoulders onto strong topline held well on the move especially for her age. Ground covering stride with good balance. 

2 Liddell, SMOORIKEN GONNAE NODAE THAT, B, Another smart youngster; lighter in frame. Correct head planes with well-shaped eye. Good angles front and rear. Moved well.  

Great Dane Open (1,0)  

1 Allison & Liddell, SMOORIKEN FAR ABOOTS, Lovely front assembly on this substantial but feminine bitch with very good bone. Very good head qualities – good planes, medium stop to correctly shaped eyes, deep lip not overdone. Dry, strong neck onto correct angulation with good ribbing loin and very good width of thigh. Excited on the move (who would mind that!) but good ground covering balanced stride and settled well later for a good 2nd in AVWJ 

Rottweiler Limit (3,2) 

24 Bunton, SEITTOR LOOK OF LOVE, Strong 4 yr old in prime condition. Head has correct muzzle to skull ratios. Strong dentition, super dark eye and keen expression. Dark markings, topline held well on the move which was strong, free and well-balanced.  

Rottweiler Open (3,1) 

1 Bunton SIETTOR MOMENT IN TIME, 6 year male with good overall head proportions, keen expression from dark well set eyes, very good bone and correct front and rear angulation with deep chest. He was a little heavy in body, but moved out well and true. BOB. 

2 Deas, BUGARIVO CAOIMHE, Good bone for size on this 5 yr old B with a strong deep head and dark eyes. Front assembly too far forward and slightly 10-2. Her movement was free and strong behind – notes say joyful mover! 

Siberian Husky Open (5,1) 

1 Trainer, SWEET HONEY GIRL AT DANAMELI JW (IMP ITA), Very tidy and harmonious young B. Excellent expression. Good size and proportions all correct. Well ribbed, medium bone tight feet, strong topline held well on the move and good tailset. Moved out with clean footfall and great balance. Very good quality. BOB

1 Wynne, MYDISA HIELAN WEE BELTER, D, Very good head and expression with good ear set. Slightly upright in shoulders and could be cleaner on footfall, but very good width of thigh and good bone.  

3 Wynne, Shelley & Shelley Wynne, CH MYDISA HIELAN WEE HAIVER 

St. Bernard Open (7,4) 

37 Leitch, SARANBECK SPIRIT OF CHEYENE AI, Very tidy 16 month old D with quality head, tight eyes and clean cheeks and lips. Super neck and clean shoulders. Legs well set under, great bone and tight feet. Moved balanced and true. Everything to like and even more to come. BOB

36 Leitch DAWSTENBEARS STYLE ICON, Pleasing head with good expression. Front well set under and good width of thigh. Good bone, movement was clean.  

41 Reid, SARANBECK SMOOTH DIPLOMAT AT BIRKENBUSH (AI) 

Tibetan Mastiff Open (2,2)

I regret I did not enjoy judging these 3 yr old brothers. Such a noble breed should be proud to show themselves off. They did not enjoy showing and were flat in their spirit with no pride. Neither stood or moved with any enthusiasm. Perhaps their handler could make their time in the ring more fun for them. 

43 Nicoll, METHOD MAN, Well filled foreface, clean eyes. Good front. Compact body. 

42 Nicoll, BOBBY DIGITAL, Head not as well-developed. Good angulation. Not full bodied for his age.    

AV Working NSC Post Graduate (3,3)

1 Odonnell KALASLANE IRISH EYES AT NEUKIEBEAR (IKC) - Russian Black Terrier, What an outline on this yearling B. Her head is excellent with a super dark eye. Clean neck, smooth shoulders, topline held well on the move which was dynamic and free flowing with excellent footfall. Coat and texture very good.  

2 Patterson, & Nixon, FAITHFUL ACRES IT’S A MAGICAL TIME AT WILDERLAND (IMP USA) - Newfoundland, just 6 months at her first show. Unlucky to meet #1 as she is super promising with a classic head, clean lips and tight eyes, such good angulation full coat, bone just right and such steady movement. 

3 Bogle, SNOWSHOES TOP NOTCH TWISTER - Alaskan Malamute, 

AV Working NSC Open (3,2) 

1 Odonnell, IR CH KALASLANE REVENGE FOR NEUKIEBEAR(IKC) SHCEX VW - Russian Black Terrier, 8 years old! What a superstar. Superb head with such a dark eye. Square, excellent angulation, clean well-muscled neck, smooth shoulders, tight elbows with legs well set under to tight feet. Clean underline, topline held perfectly on the move which was balanced footfall correct, unexaggerated and full of power. Loved her and delighted to award her G1. 

AV Working Minor Puppy (4,2)

1 Mcintyre, KIRI SERCE DOMU very tidy 7 month BMD bitch puppy with a melting expression from dark well shaped eye. Well marked, everything in the right place at the moment. Handled with great kindness by a lovely young junior handler to give her a perfect start on a promising show career.  

2. Ashronsha Love Is In The Air At Latchkey. 7 month dark brindle Boxer who is another very promising puppy for the future. Lovely clean head, clean eyes and cheeks, correct neck, beautiful angles and moved out well and true. 

AV Working Junior (6,6) 

1 Taylor & Myres, HYERDUNSCAR GETTING MESSI WITH OPTIMUS - Bullmastiff, Really impressive fawn male with superb head and expression. Strong skull well-balanced to foreface and tight eyes well-filled under. Strong clean neck, correct forehand, ribbing, loin and depth. Matching balanced angulation front and rear enabled good reach and drive. Powerful clean mover.  

2 Smooriken Far Aboots

3 Sweet Honey Girl At Danameli JW (Imp Ita) 

AV Working Veteran (5,2)

1. Odonnell, IR CH KALASLANE REVENGE FOR NEUKIEBEAR(IKC) SHCEX VW 

2 Thomson, Ms. Kirstine, BUGARIVO ARIZONA - Boxer, BNearly 10 yr old brindle Boxer B in great condition. Classic head with strong u/j and well set clean eyes over flat cheeks. Lovely front assembly matching well to rear, good ribbing, tight topline held well on the move. She sparkled her way around the ring. 

3 Blizzardrun Stryder At Tallatanta

BEST IN SHOW

Best in Show Foote & Anderson’s ERYLAN PHOEBE PETITE BIJOU, Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Such a delightful 2 yr old tri B who was harmonious in every aspect. Very well-proportioned head with correct length of foreface to muzzle, great expression full of life and correctly folded low set ears. Clean neck onto good angles front and rear. Legs well set under and sternum are spot on, good bone for size and tight feet. I couldn’t take my eyes off her on the move where she was free striding, balanced, footfall perfect and held her topline firmly. A joy to watch her move and a standout in a really strong line-up. 

Reserve Best in Show Shaw, Moyes & Hunter-Ryan, CH BRYELIS BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN JW, D What a great extrovert character this blue and white hairless Chinese Crested has and knows how to use it. Classic head in all aspects, clean neck, good front and rear angles. Strong, deep ribbing, loin and topline – kept himself so well together on his movement which was balanced and true. Really lovely to watch.  

Best Special Minor Puppy in Show Christie & Christie, CLOUDSIDE XAIDEN AT DECALLEIGH, 15 month Wire Haired Dachshund M. Eye catching youngster for his breed type, general conformation and carriage. Quality head with balanced muzzle to skull ratio, correct almond eye and well-set ears. Clean strong neck, clean over shoulder line and pleasing front assembly. Well, ribbed up and held his topline perfectly on the move which was powerful from his good width of thigh and clean. I thought very highly of him and he also won RBSJIS 

Reserve Best Special Minor Puppy in Show Best-Rawlings, TRIXWOOD GOLDEN ASAHI - Japanese Shiba Inu, Akiruno Giyu Del Cazadora Blanca At Trixwood (Imp Nld) - Trixwood Golden Bijou. Caught my eye on entry. Balanced in all aspects, quality head proportions and super expression. Everything in the right place held together with strong ribbing and short loin. Held beautifully on the move which was purposeful, dynamic and exciting to watch.  

Best Special Puppy in Show Odonnell KALASLANE IRISH EYES AT NEUKIEBEAR (IKC) - Russian Black Terrier

Reserve Best Puppy in Show Norkett, EBLANAHALLS GOLD FASCINUS - Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier M What a cracker! Medium sized compact and harmonious, very good bone for size and looks like he could do a day’s work. In good coat. Everything flowed from the crest of neck to tailset. Such a confident expression, and carries that attitude on the move which was sound, balanced and true, demanding to be admired.   

Best Special Junior in Show CLOUDSIDE XAIDEN AT DECALLEIGH – also BSMPIS. See above

Reserve Best Special Junior in Show Forster & Forster, ARTSAM SHINING FUTURE HIRO FOR HAKUMICHI, Samoyed, Just a year old M and raw in his development (as he should be), but the future is bright. Pleasing eye and very well-balanced head in all aspects. Strong neck and well-laid shoulder. Topline is firm and held well on the move. Elbows well set under and notable excellent width of thigh with strong straight hocks. Moved cleanly with power and accurate footfall. 

Best Special Veteran in Show Adams, Mrs. Gail, CH BALGAY OKURIMONO SHCEX - Tibetan Spaniel Beautifully balanced B who shows more like a two-year old than a veteran. Refined head and expression. Clean neck and forehand with legs well set under smooth shoulders, medium ribbing, strong loin and topline. Very good feet. Sturdy body with good spring of rib and excellent topline and tailset. Strong back end and hocks. Very good reach and drive with balance. 

Reserve Best Special Veteran Odonnell, Mrs. Sylvia, IR CH KALASLANE REVENGE FOR NEUKIEBEAR(IKC) SHCEX VW - Russian Black Terrier

Jay Kershaw (Aritaur)