Scottish Toy Dog Society

Scottish Toy Dog Society 

Sunday 11th October 2026 

Judge: Josh Parker (Zuvan) 

Many thanks to the society for the invitation to judge at this lovely toy breed premier show in Scotland, it was a brilliant day with a good atmosphere and the show was very well run. Thank you to my stewards, Ian and Pauline who kept the ring flowing effortlessly and to the exhibitors for bringing their dogs under me. Finally a thank you to The Scottish Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club for sponsoring the breed classes with rosettes. 

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel P Dog (5,2) 

1. Kerr's Kinvaars Honky Tonk Man (BPIB, Puppy Group 3). 

6 months old Blenheim male who had a particularly nice expression with large dark eyes, even large blaze and lovely pigment to his nose. Scissor bite. Ears high set and in good feathering for age, framing his skull. His body has substance already and has pleasing neck and shoulder placement. His tail set was correct and this puppy never stopped wagging. On the move he didn’t disappoint, covering the ground well with reach and drive, holding his tail correctly as a continuation of his back. 

2. Maxwell's Llapsttam Rodney.

Ruby male of 9 months. I liked his size and his overall shape but is slightly longer than 1st. He is in good coat for his age, of rich colouring and silky texture. His skull is correct and I liked his muzzle proportion, with dark pigment to his rounded eyes and black nose, alongside a scissor bite. He holds his head proudly, with clean lines from his neck to shoulders and level back but not the tail set of 1st. Decent bone throughout just need some time to mature. Moved out pretty well today. 

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel J Dog (5,1) 

1. Hamilton & Hogg's Mariposa Cavalier's Pico Bello At Hamhoggs (Imp Pol) (Bc3)

Just under 18 months richly coloured Blenheim whose coat was in good order of silky texture. Large skull with high set ears with feathering. Dark pigment to his rounded eyes and his black nose. Scissor bite. Another whose muzzle proportions were accurate. This young male is still maturing but has the spring of rib coming through, good shoulder placement and level back. Moved out well but a little unsettled at times today.

2. Byers's Chantismere Neopolitan At Linetive. 

Just over 12 months, masculine male. He has substance throughout with a larger stronger head than 1st. Particularly liked his ear set and fringing of large amounts which framed his skull well. Scissor bite, and brilliant pigment. He is in good coat of rich colouring and well broken. I liked his overall shape, good shoulders and turn of stifle. He was very excitable on the table and on the floor today in which made it harder to assess him, he just needs to settle. 

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel L Dog (5,2) 

1. McCaw & McCaw's Caramoone Teddy's Charm. 

Heavily marked Blenheim of smaller frame. Smaller skull to fit in to his frame but has a high ear set with good fringing. A thin blaze, but large dark eyes, black nose and scissor bite. Level back and good spring of rib. He was 3rd in the junior class but this time he was more settled, and on the move held it together. Overall I preferred his expression, in which won him the class. 

2. Fraser's Bracken Gold At Fraskye. 

Ruby male who was more mature than 1st. He has a larger head that was flat between the ears. The ears were high set with plenty of feathering. Coat in great condition and of rich colouring. Muzzle well padded with enough under eye fill. Pigment was good to his eyes and nose. More masculine male with decent spring of rib and well laid shoulders. Level back but would prefer shorter in loin. On the move he was more positive in front movement. 

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel O Dog (2,0) 

1. McCaw & McCaw's Caramoone Teddy's Charm. 

- See Limit Dog Critique 

2. Baillie's Marisk Groban At Cavallino. 

 4 year old Ruby male who was masculine throughout. His head was large and broad with high set ears and was well filled throughout. He is of larger frame and substance than 1st, and could do with being a bit smaller in height and length to aid the overall silhouette. He does have a lovely friendly temperament and hosts a plentiful coat of rich colouring. He has a good length of neck, brilliant spring of rib and depth of chest. 

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel V Dog/Bitch (7,4) 

1. Baillie's Marisk Greatest Showman At Cavallino (BVIB). 

8.5 year old Ruby male. How lovely to see a veteran in such good condition. He was masculine throughout but not overdone. Large flat skull with high set ears which were full of fringing. Lovely dark expressive eyes and I liked his stop, muzzle length and his well padded but neat lips and his under eye fill. Makes a nice silhouette, with his neck smoothly into well laid shoulders and level back. I would prefer his loin shorter but so much to like. Hindquarters also in good order, with decent turn of stifle. Moved out very well, easily with reach and drive. Best Dog and BVIB 

2. Fraser's Lewis's Leonardo At Fraskye. 

10.5 year old Black and Tan male. He has the loveliest temperament and enjoyed every second in the ring. He has a good melting expression from his large rounded eyes and pleasing head proportions. He again has good neck and shoulders and holds a level top-line. I’d also like to mention he has a brilliant tail set and holds that tail straight off his back and never stopped wagging, which was lovely to see. A credit to his owner for keeping him looking so well at his age. 

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel P Bitch (3,2) 

1. Linton's Daltonian's Poppies Via Thekop. 

A young Ruby bitch that I have judged previously but now 11 months old. Lots to like, just needs a bit of time to mature and for her coat to come back in but it is a lovely rich colour. Nothing to hide, she has a clear silhouette, with well placed shoulders and level top-line, although again would prefer a shade shorter in loin. She has the sweetest temperament and I liked her expression, she’s feminine throughout. Good bone and also decent turn of stifle. Moved out well with reach and drive. Tail never stopped wagging and she held it well throughout. 

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel J Bitch (2,1) 

1. Linton's Daltonian's Poppies Via Thekop. 

- See Puppy Bitch critique 

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel L Bitch (4,1) 

1. Craney's Sweetbriar Moonstone (BOB). 

2.5 year old Blenheim in full silky coat, very well presented. Great size and shape, feminine and very typey. Loved her expression and well filled head. Gorgeous dark rounded eyes, good stop and muzzle length, with scissor bite and black nose. Well laid shoulders with decent spring of rib and depth of chest. Level back and correct tail set. Hind angulations just as true. This girl comes alive on the move and seals the deal with her positive free movement and wagging tail. Foot perfect today and at one with her handler. 

2. Spiers's Kinvaar's Strawberry Tart For Caramoone. 

Another nice bitch and this time a Ruby. Well presented with her silky coat of great colour. Lovely skull with correct ear placement and fringing framing the skull. Loved her eyes, great pigment and size. Decent stop and muzzle length, and pigment to nose. Decent neck to shoulders which were well laid, accompanied by her level back and correct tail set but id just like a shorter loin. She moved out easily and covered the ground well. A lot to like. 

Coton De Tulear O (1,0) 

1. Murray's Cukoton Shot In The Dark Shcex (BOB). 

4.5 year old masculine male in full coat of excellent texture. This boy was presented excellently and well handled throughout, making sure to get the best from him. Correct muzzle to skull ratio and I particularly liked the shape to his skull, which was broader than the bitch. Great pigment to nose, eyes and eye rims. Particularly pleasing outline, with arched neck and required slight rise over loin. On the move, he covers the ground with ease with precise action and uses his tail well to complete the picture. 

Coton De Tulear V (1,0) 

1. Murray's Happypaws Carefree (Shcm) (Shcex) Vw (BVIB). 12 years old bitch in quality condition and full coat. She has the sweetest expression assisted by her rounded dark eyes and eye rims. Scissor bite and good muzzle to skull length. Her ears are high set and the hair flows well into her coat. She has decent bone, with good lay of shoulder and spring of rib and a rise over her loin to low tail set. Her hindquarters are just as true with good angulations. Another on the move was spot on, parallel and covered the ground with ease. Lovely to see this quality veteran. 

Griffon Bruxellois O (1,0) 

1. Blair's Adreeam Diamond In The Rough For Bellflows CPW26 (BOB).

15 months old, very sweet and feminine bitch. Rounded head with high set ears, large dark eyes and correct nose placement assisted by the definite stop. This was accompanied with good turn up aiding the required expression. Square in shape with level top-line and spring of rib but would prefer a higher tail set. Chest down to elbow and minor tuck up. Adequate turn of stifle and low hocks. Coat in good condition and harsh and wiry to the touch. Moved out in typical fashion without any high-stepping movement. 

Havanese SY (1,0) 

1. Russell's Dyffrynsands Ziggy's Way To Claravi. 

 19 months black and white bitch. Petite and feminine throughout of correct shape. Lovely pigment to her eyes, nose and lips. Scissor bite and correct ratio of muzzle to skull. Loved her expression and temperament. High set ears. She makes a nice shape, with clear lines flowing from her neck and shoulders with a small rise over her loin as required for the breed. Tail is high set and used well throughout the class. Just needs a bit more time to fully mature but on the move makes a fantastic side profile view, and unrestricted in movement. 

Havanese O (2,0) 

1. Holliday's Pandaprint Fantasy. 

A lager male in full coat. He sure does make you look at him as he for sure is a finished product. His coat is in great condition and texture. His head is broad and he has a good expression. Correct shaped eyes with brown pigment to his eye rims. Correct length of muzzle to skull and liked the width of his muzzle which worked well with his skull. Scissor bite. Clean neck, well laid shoulder and decent bone. This was accompanied by his spring of rib and rise over loin, to high tail set. Plenty of drive from his hindquarters. Spring step apparent and he flowed around the ring well. 

2. Gunn's Newtonwood Crazy For Love To Harvahope. 

Another masculine male, again his coat is in good texture. Loved his pigment and expression but did prefer the head of 1st. He has good bone and spring of rib with the required rise over the loin. His angulations to and fro were true. Covered the ground well with free movement. 

Havanese V (3,0) 

1. Gunn's Champion Ch Janabear Dance O'the Knights (BOB, BVIB, Veteran Group 3). 

8.5 year old male. He makes an ideal shape on the stand and on the move. Masculine but not overdone in any way. Lovely temperament and expression. Scissor bite. Clean skull which had width but still the slight roundness, high set ears and good muzzle length and width. Nice bone and body, with spring of rib and depth of chest to elbow. Moderate tuck up and has the rise over the loin. Tail well set and used at all times. Hind angulations pleasing. Coat in good order, whilst being able to see his silhouette easily on the move. A real picture as his footfall was spot on and what a quality veteran he is. 

2. Holliday's Pandaprint Casanova. 

7.5 year old male in full coat which makes him look larger than his actual frame when hands on. A finished product with broad skull and moderate stop. I liked his muzzle length and the width to it, which suited his head well. Lovely expression and temperament. Quite well boned but suited his size with plenty of rib. Holds his head proudly at all times with a decent length and muscled neck and nice shoulder placement. He moved out very well today, lots to like for this veteran who also was in superb condition.  

Italian Greyhound PG (1,0) 

1. Brundtland's Velvethound Lilly

Four year old blue bitch, I liked her size and shape and she has an appealing expression. Curves in all the right places and nothing overdone. Lovely dark pigment to her eyes and nose. Coat supple and gleaming. Deep brisket accompanied with tidy elbows and moderate under tuck. Correct hare feet. Clean angulations to fore and hindquarters. Moved out easily but preferred the tidiness of Open winner. 

Italian Greyhound O (1,0) 

1. Hardie's Rivertoy Red October At Albalevriero (BOB, BVIB, Veteran Group 4)

8 year old bitch. Soft expression and at one with handler. Lovely head proportions with dark pigment to eyes and nose. Scissor bite and well placed ears. Good length of neck, with well laid shoulders. Deep narrow chest with tidy elbows and straight forelegs to hare feet. Top-line correct with low set tail. Moved out well and cleanly in which gave her BOB.

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King Charles Spaniel PG (2,0) –

1. Sutherland's Baldragon Midnight Kiss (BOB, BPIB, Puppy Group 4). 

Blenheim bitch of 9 months. She captures you with her expression, her large dark rounded eyes and correct nose, eye and ear set accompanied by the domed skull and rise. I also liked her squareness and compact shape. She carries her head proudly and has a good clear line from her neck to shoulders and level back. Hindquarters also just as true with good turn of stifle. Her coat was in great condition and has well broken markings. On the move she was parallel and shows reach and drive, with good footfall. Two quality bitches in this class today and are assets for this vulnerable breed.

3. Ratter's Baldragon Midnight Wish For Seafar. 

Litter sister to 1st, this time a tri. Another quality bitch, with a lovely expression and again a lovely head with correct nose, eye and ear placement. Great pigment and more mature in head than 1st at this stage with good cushioning. This bitch has a lovely neck and shoulders, body maturing well with spring of rib apparent and level top-line, good tail set, and tail held well without kinks. Hindquarters with correct turn of stifle. Makes a nice silhouette just prefer the compactness of 1st. On the move she is a typical Charlie, and she did show she has good reach and drive. Again, both girls are quality and I am sure they will do very well in their show life. 

 Miniature Pinscher L (1,0) 

1. Allan's Allanabru Rose Tico (Jw) (BVIB). 

8 year old bitch. She’s a lovely size and shape and has an alert, confident temperament. Ears high set and used at all times. Lovely head size and shape with strong muzzle, black nose and dark pigment to eyes. Scissor bite. Decent neck, level top-line and high tail set. Chest deep with good under tuck. Hindquarters with good turn of stifle and let down hocks. Moved out ok today. 

 Miniature Pinscher O (3,0) 

1. Anderson & Anderson's Kilmuir Krasa To Elanaux (BOB). 

4 years old. Makes a lovely silhouette on the stand, you can see she is compact and sturdy. Deep red rich colour, coat smooth and short. Lovely neck and shoulder placement. Level back and high tail set. Hindquarters just as true. The best head piece today with high set ears, dark oval eyes, black nose and scissor bite. Finished off with her expression and attentiveness to her handler. On the move she didn’t disappoint, showing a hackney gait around the ring. 

2. Allan's Allanabru Simply Red At Wishsong. 

4 year old dog, Another nice specimen in great condition, with a deep red rich coat soft and gleaming. Correctly shaped eyes of dark pigment, high ear set and strong muzzle. Black nose and scissor bite. He too holds a great expression and is quite eye catching. A little rangier than 1st in body proportions but still cleanly built with lots to like. Moved out easily and covered the ground well.

Josh Parker – Judge