Southern Cairn Terrier Club

The Southern Cairn Terrier Club Open Show

Saturday 2nd May 2026

Judge: Miss N Foster (Thozow)

My sincere thanks go to the officers and committee for the invitation to judge, and to the exhibitors for their entries and entrusting me with the opportunity to assess their dogs. It was an honour to judge this breed at a club open show, made more enjoyable by the company of my friend and unofficial mentor, Frances Goldfinch, who joined me as my guest, along with my highly efficient steward, Sharon Confue.

BD & BOS: Lindcoly Golden Buick TAF - Mr C J & Mrs L M Saich

RBD: Kanawha Spy Man - Mr T & Mrs G Morley

BPD & BP: Cloverbrook Pol Roger Of Gethlee - Miss J H Smith

BB & BIS: Tribannon Nancy Lou - Mrs A Waugh

RBB & RBIS: Cloverbrook Forget Me Not - Mrs J Ballinger

BPB: Cloverbrook Moet N’chandon Of Gethlee Miss J H Smith

BV: Tweslam Chasing Rainbows - Mrs A & Mr A Osborn

Minor Puppy Dog (2,0)

1st Cloverbrook Pol Roger of Gethlee – Miss J H Smith

A very promising puppy, alert, active and full of confidence. Correct head proportions with broad skull, definite stop and dark, keen expression. Small, pointed ears well set and carried erect. Good reach of neck flowing into well laid shoulders. At times appeared a little long in body, however when settled showed a balanced outline with level topline and good body proportions. Moved freely and positively. Correct harsh double coat. BPD, BPIS.

2nd Copseleaze Midnight – Miss S Rodgers

Appealing puppy with typical expression, good head proportions and neat erect ears. Straight front with adequate forechest and good bone for age. Muscular hindquarters with moderate bend of stifle. Coat of correct texture. Tail carriage was rather high and movement difficult to assess fully as he was unsettled on the move.

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Minor Limit Dog (2,1)

1st Kanawha Spy Man – Mr T & Mrs G Morley – RBD

Grey brindle dog with plenty of character and typical Cairn personality. Strong masculine head with broad skull, definite stop and well-filled muzzle, completed by dark points and keen expression. Good length of neck, well ribbed body with strong loin and muscular hindquarters. Correct tail set and balanced outline. Moved soundly with good drive.

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Open Dog (1,0)

1st Lindcoly Golden Buick TAF – Mr C J & Mrs L M Saich

Masculine dog of pleasing type shown in a correct harsh double coat. Broad skull with neat, well-set ears and strong muzzle. Good neck and shoulder placement flowing into a level topline. Well angulated rear quarters and correct tail set. Moved straight both coming and going with free, effortless action. BD, BOS.

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Special Beginners Dog (3,0)

1st Kanawha Spy Man – Mr T & Mrs G Morley

Repeat entry - See Minor Limit Dog.

2nd Macantsaoir Celtic Warrior – Mr & Mrs I McIntyre

Grey brindle dog with masculine head and alert expression. Well furnished with correct harsh coat texture. Balanced throughout with enough bone, level topline and moderate angulation. Moved freely and confidently.

3rd Copseleaze Midnight – Miss S Rodgers

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Veteran Dog or Bitch (7–9 Years) (6,4)

1st Tweslam Chasing Rainbows – Mrs A & Mr A Osborn

Compact, well-balanced bitch of excellent type, alert and active. Correct head proportions with keen expression, good bone and moderate length of leg. Well laid shoulders, good ribbing and strong quarters. Moved with reach and drive. Presented in tidy double coat.

2nd Cannwood Call Me Aggie – Mrs J A Metcalf-Sault

Well-proportioned veteran with broad skull, definite stop and pleasing expression. Straight front, deep rib, level topline with moderate rear angulation, and hocks well let down. Moved freely and happily. Coat needs some work.

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Veteran Dog or Bitch (10 Years and Over) (2,1)

1st Cannwood Misty Dawn At Gethlee – Miss J H Smith

Lovely veteran bitch with feminine expression, dark eye and neat pointed ears. Good head proportions with dark points. Level back and well-muscled hindquarters with hocks well let down. Moved enthusiastically with sound reach and drive. Presented in correct harsh double jacket.

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Minor Puppy Bitch (3,2)

1st Cloverbrook Moet N’Chandon of Gethlee – Miss J H Smith

Very confident elegant puppy with real attitude. Correct balance of head to body, good ribbing and tail set. Coat developing well with correct harsh texture. Moved positively with true Cairn spirit and attitude. A promising youngster will watch with interest. BPB.

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Junior Bitch (5,2)

1st Tribannon Nancy Lou – Mrs A Waugh

This bitch immediately caught the eye on entering the ring. Typical Cairn outline, narrow throughout with correct front and rear angulation, standing well forward on forefeet. Feminine head with keen expression, definite stop and adequate furnishings. Well ribbed back into a strong loin with level topline. Moved with excellent drive and purpose, hocks remaining parallel. BB, BIS.

2nd Lindcoly This Is The One – Mr C J & Mrs L M Saich

Feminine bitch presented in good harsh double coat. Ears slightly larger than preferred but used well. Straight front with enough bone, well laid shoulders, moderate bend of stifle ,correct tail set. Moved with reach and drive once settled.

3rd Seveek Anise – Mrs J A Kinchin

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Novice Bitch (3,1)

1st Lindcoly This Is The One – Mr C J & Mrs L M Saich

See Junior Bitch, 2nd.

2nd Castleline Cariad – Mr S Thompson

Typical expressive head, good outline, level topline, and correct coat texture. Narrow throughout would prefer more forechest, moderate neck flows into a level topline with acceptable tail set. Moved well.

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Post Graduate Bitch (3,1)

1st Cannwood Quiet Reflections – Mrs J A Metcalf-Sault

Balanced bitch with good head proportions though eye slightly lighter than preferred. Straight front, good ribbing and correct tail set. Moved soundly and freely.

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Minor Limit Bitch (7,0)

A particularly strong class with quality throughout.

1st Cloverbrook Forget Me Not – Mrs J Ballinger

Excellent type with strong muzzle, broad skull and definite stop. Clean straight front with elbows tucked in, well laid shoulders and adequate forechest. Presented in excellent harsh double coat. Moved with reach, drive. RBB, RBIS

2nd Tribannon Angel’s Kiss – Mrs A Waugh

Attractive bitch with dark eye and lovely expression. Good reach of neck, correct shoulder placement and body proportions. Moved with good drive and purpose. Would prefer a fuller jacket to complete the picture.

3rd Carradine Miss Hayley – Mrs J A & Mr A Bingham & Stoke

4th Castleline Maitree – Mr S Thompson

VHC Tweslam Be Gin The Magic – Mrs A & Mr A Osborn

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Open Bitch (5,1)

1st Be Gin Again At Tweslam – Mrs A & Mr A Osborn

Compact grey brindle bitch of pleasing type. Feminine head with dark eye, strong muzzle and correct bite. Level topline with balanced rear angulation and correct tail set. Presented in excellent harsh jacket and moved freely. Just lost some sparkle in the challenge.

2nd Cloverbrook Shining Star Over Gethlee – Miss J H Smith

Alert bitch full of personality and shown in excellent coat. Eyes set wide apart with keen expression. Slightly longer cast than winner but strong through loin with muscular hindquarters and moderate bend of stifle. Moved soundly.

3rd Lindcoly Picture Perfect – Mr C J & Mrs L M Saich

Res Cannwood Cant Get Enough – Mrs J A Metcalf-Sault

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Special Beginners Bitch (2,0)

1st Cannwood Quiet Reflections – Mrs J A Metcalf-Sault

See Post Graduate Bitch.

2nd Seveek Anise - Mrs J A Kinchin

Pleasing head proportions, dark eye of correct shape, definite stop. Correct front and rear angulation, tail set. Presented with adequate furnishings, would benefit losing a bit of weight.

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