ISBC

It was an honour to judge this Club Show and I thank the committee for their kind hospitality. A special thanks to my excellent stewards and to all the exhibitors for a super entry. MPD. (18). 1. Barry’s, Jonola Stardom at Lindalloch. A lovely puppy who caught my eye as soon as he entered the ring. Excellent head, dark eye. Good shoulders, well bodied, good bone and substance and moved well. One for the future. Best MP. 2. Willis’s, Danaway the Lionheart. Another promising puppy. Nice head and kind expression. Well bodied. Good bone, good angulation. Moved well. 3. Lewis’s, Lindenjo Legacy. Well shaped head. Nice soft expression. Well balanced for age. Moved well. PD. (11). 1. Quality young dog. Nice head, eye and expression. Good reach of neck into well placed shoulders. Nice topline. Good bend of stifle. Nice feet. Moved well. 2. Walters and Wilkins’, Margretwoods Magnificat at Deneil. Another promising puppy. Nice head with nice expression. Well bodied. Good bone and substance. Moved well. 3. Evans’s, Goldings Gypsy King. Nice young dog with lots to like. Nice head, good length of neck. Well made body. Needs to settle in movement. VD. (11). 1. Edwards’, Sh Ch. Cedrus Solitaire. Lovely head and gentle expression. Nicely balanced in lovely coat and condition. Moved well. 2. Gurney’s, Sh Ch. Danaway Fortune Teller JW. Another nice dog with a lot of the same qualities as the winner. Moved well. 3. Wick’s, Sh Ch. Poeswood Pie in the Sky at Birgama. Well balanced dog. Nice head and expression. Presented in lovely condition. JD. (21). 1. Burke’s, Clachnahar Ami Pierrot. 2. Sketchley’s, Kerrimere Dakar. Good head and dark eye. Well placed shoulders. Nice outline. Good bend of stifle. Nice feet. Moved freely. 3. Milligan-Bott and Bott’s, Scotslaw Detroit Spinner by Thendara. Nice head and expression. Straight front, good shoulders, firm topline in good coat and condition. Moved well. YD. (16). 1. Ciecholiska’s, Caskaeys Concept at Aoibheanne JW. Lovely young dog. Loved his head and expression. Excellent neck, shoulders and topline. Straight front, neat feet. Shown in lovely condition. Moved well. 2. Swainston’s, Glenvarna Sundog JW. Well balanced dog Nice shaped head, gentle expression. Well bodied with good bone and substance. Moved ok. 3. Sturrock’s, Forfarian Goodfella. Nicely balanced. Pleasing neck, head and shoulders. Good body and nice topline. Moved well. MD. (12). 1. Burkes’, Clachnahar Ami Pierrot. 2. Milligan-Bott and Bott’s, Scotslaw Detroit Spinner by Thendara. 3. Pike’s, Redclyst Thomas the Rymer. Nice head, good neck and shoulders. Nice topline, good turn of stifle. Moved well. UGD. (19). 1. Black’s, Riqitta Hussard Collonges. Nice balanced dog. Good head, dark eye. Straight front, good reach of neck. Nice topline. Steady movement. 2. Tuite’s, Rua Henry. Nice head and expression. Clean outline. Good front, nice topline. Well bent stifle. Moved well. 3. Dingle and Limpus’s, Karidell Light My Fire. Pleasing dog. Good head and body. Firm topline. Good bend of stifle Moved ok. GD. (17). 1. Frampton’s, The Pearl Fisher of Strathmead JW. Nice young dog. Well balanced head with kind expression. Arched neck and good layback of shoulders. Excellent topline. Moved soundly. 2. Condron’s, Covarney Masterclass. Another nice dog with good construction and balance. Good front, topline and hindquarters. Moved soundly. 3. Stockton’s, Kespas Infrared JW. Nice head and expression. Good shoulder angulation. Nice topline, nice feet. Moved well. PGD. (22). 1. McVey’s, Lochfrae Ralph Lauren JW. Lovely dog, well constructed. Straight front, nice head and shoulder. Good topline. Excellent bone and feet. Moved well. 2. Arstron’s, Atron Limited Edition JW. Nicely balanced dog. Excellent neck and shoulders. Nice head. Good topline. Moved well on the day. 3. Edwards’, Barleydale Lumiere. Well balanced dog. Nice head. Good shoulders. Nice sloping topline. Good bone, nice feet. Moved well. MidLD (13). 1. Mugford’s, Scotslaw Jackson at Lynwood JW. Lovely head and expression. Good front, good reach of neck into correct shoulders. Nice sloping topline. Good rear angulation. Moved with drive. RCC. 2. Sturrock’s, Forgarian Sorcerer. Liked this boy as well. Unlucky to meet the winner. Well constructed. Nice head and expression. Straight front, firm topline. Well handled. 3. McLarnon’s, Duncarreg Rover Swift at Glenavna JW. Nice head and expression. Arched neck and good layback of shoulders. Nice firm topline. Moved soundly. LD. (17). 1. Bailey’s, Covarney Monello JW. Headed this quality class, shown in superb coat and condition. Lovely head and expression. Good reach of neck into correct shoulders. Straight front and topline. Nice feet. Good bend of stifle. Moved soundly. Pleased to award him the CC and with agreement of my co-judge BIS. 2. Bolt and Morgan’s, Ember Gene Simmons Sings Quensha (Imp). Nice head and expression. Straight front, good forechest. Firm topline. Well angulated. Moved very well. 3. Smith’s, Reddins Tillerman JW. Good head and expression. Nice reach of neck into well laid shoulders. Nice outline. Moved well. OD. (7). 1. Milligan-Bott and Bott’s, Sh Ch. Thendara Don Corleone. A worthy Champion. Good head, well arched neck into good shoulders. Straight front. Good turn of stifle and in full coat. Moved ok. 2. Holley’s, Sh Ch. Dannaway Discreet JW. Well balanced. Pleasing head. Good front and shoulder. Good topline. Nice bend of stifle. Moved well. 3. Drinkwater’s, Sh Ch. Brabrook True Blade JW. Nice head, good neck and shoulders, gently sloping topline. Well muscled hindquarters, moved well. SpBD (3). 1. Callister’s, Redlevan Marshall. Pleasing head, good neck and shoulders. Good bone. Nice feet. Moved well. 2. Smith’s, Kaspas Innkeeper. Well balanced dog. Nice head, good boned. Sloping topline. Moved ok.
David Laidlaw

BITCHES

Championship show: I felt very honoured to be invited to judge our bitches at this prestigious show and I was evener happier with the quality of the ladies in front of me. On the whole it was again heads, and quarters that disappointed me the most. So many were lacking that desirable raised brow and dark expressive eyes. Lots of plain, expressionless faces staring back at me. Many with were overweight, which detracts from the feminine body lines and this caused me some concerns and exhibits their places. My minor puppy, puppy and limit classes were full of quality all the way down the line. The veteran and open ladies were a pleasure to judge and decisions were really close. MPB Full of wonderful stars of the future. 1 Chorley-Newton & Chorley’s -Outfoxed by Kerryfair. This 6 month old babe was gorgeous, so desirable. A beautiful make and shape and an adorable head and expression, raised brow, arched neck, very clean lines, stood and moved so well for one so young. Confident and very eye catching. Dark well textured coat, well handled. 2 Hockley & Gisby’s - Balbriggan Ace of Hearts by Sutersettt. Very close up in this exciting class, and I was quite torn between these two, infact all three. Similar remarks as 1, a shade little longer cast, excellent condition and bone. 3 Barry’s Jonola Little Star at Lindalloch. PB Such great depth of quality in this class and so many I would have been proud to have bred. 1 Wilkins’ Margaretswood Kitty Cat. BPB. Stunning young lady who stood very well and moved true. Oodles of Irish charm. Loved her head, expression and finish to muzzle. Well developed in fore and rear quarters, deep at brisket, excellent spring of rib, strong over loin and a lashing tail action. Very sadly she was slightly lame in BPIS challenge. Sure she will have bright future. 2 Townsend’s Follidown Wisteria. Another quality youngster. Very appealing in head, eye and expression, clean lines, arched neck well sprung rib, wide quarters which allowed her to move well and a happy tail action. I will follow her progess with interest. 3 Mugford’s Lynwood Theme Song. VB What a pleasure to judge all these "young ladies" and all appeared to be enjoying their day. 1 Wharton’s Sh Ch Delsanto Eleanor of Jennison. This gorgeous lady has always held a special place in my heart and I still love her. Presented in wonderful condition and moving with her head held high and loving the limelight, just beautiful. Low ear set, arched neck, correct lay of shoulder and good upper arm. Eleanor excels in fore and rear quarters, standing on wonderfully neat and manicured feet. BVIS. 2 Powis’ Sh Ch Amberwave Dazzle. Standing beside 1 in this class, it was hard to separate them. Dazzle moves like a dream, lashing her well set on tail. She is elegant, racy yet substantial, great depth at sternum and well ribbed back, neatest of feet, dark well textured coat and topped off with a wonderfully arrogant look of "I know it all" in her greying expression, a worthy champion. 3 Pickersgill’s Sh Ch Maolruadhan Starstruck. JB 1 Warner’s Strathmead Snowbunting. I have often admired this young lady from the ringside and was very pleased to handle her at last. What a nice make and shape, but she did tend to lean over her front sometimes, which spoilt her wonderful outline. Shown in lovely dark coat and gleaming condition. She moved with a driving action around the ring, holding her topline well. Exquisite face, with a dark eye, arched neck, fine at shoulder and deep at brisket, well turned stifles and small tight feet. 2 Sheldon’s Delsanto Maisie. My notes say "naughty but nice" and she really was both! She tried every trick to throw her chances. Just the make and shape that I like when she stopped fidgeting. Substantial yet elegant and racy. Loved her mischievous Irish expression and lashing tail. Good in upper arm, straight front and shoulder placement, well bent stifles and short hocks. Mature coat. 3 Cowell & Stuart-Cook’s Dawnglow Tinkerbell. YB (14,1) Two lovely girls headed this class, both I had never seen before and very similar credits apply to both. 1 Crocker & Hammick’s Braebrook Fantasy Believer with Riverbrue. Caught my attention straight away. She stood over plenty of ground, making a clean outline and covering the ground with her excellent driving movement. Attractive head, dark eye, longish arched neck, straight front, well ribbed up, good tail set and action, lovely bone and feet. Dark straight coat. Very well handled. 2 ayne’s Coranroo Starlight Dancer. Again, so much to admire, just a little nervous on the floor, but forgivable and I was able to access her strong movement. Slightly more mature in body than one. I thought her expression was lovely, and same body remarks apply as above. Shown in good condition and coat. Owner/handler got the best from her, with her own sympathetic handling. 3 Hiron’s Loskeran Larch. Maiden B (21,4) 1 Townsend’s Follidown Wisteria. 2 Mugford’s Lynwood Theme Song. Everything to like about this lady who was 3rd in the very strong Puppy class. Quite a picture standing with her clean outline, lovely head shape, raised brow, good square muzzle, well ribbed, plenty lung room, wide at quarters good coat and condition. Held her topline well on the move. 3 Chorley-Newtons & Chorleys Outfoxed by Keryfair. NB (24,7) 1 Townsend’s - Follidown Wisteria. 2 Sheldon’s Delsanto Maisie. 3 Mugford’s Lynwood Theme Song. UGB (14, 4) 1 Sheldon’s Delsanto Maisie. 2 Hirons’ Loskeran Larch. Lovely temperament and exuberance from this nicely made bitch. She calmed down in this class to claim this well deserved place. Stood well and was in good coat, especially liked her shoulder placement and well sprung rib, clean lines, feet and tail action. 3 Tully’s Highclare Catchfly. GB (21,2) 1 Hillock’s Jonola Liberty X. A very nice, classic looking young lady, liked her make and shape, to be ultra picky I would prefer her slightly bigger all over. She has a beautiful expression, dark appealing eyes, good stop, raised brows, clean neck, well set shoulders, arched loin and wide quarters. Neatest feet and was well conditioned. 2 Smith’s Waterdown Kesmit. A bitch that I admired as a puppy and delighted to see her progression, still think she needs more time but lots to smile about. Overall make and shape is very appealing, and moving steadily and well with her handler/owner, kindly expression, twinkling eyes, well shaped head, and square muzzle. 3 Elkins’Avacet Christmas Wish. PGB (27, 10) 1 Butler-Holley’s Shandwick Maggie May Determined to give her owner a hard time, but well worth the wait. Despite all the wriggling I thought she was lovely, with her strong driving quarters, good turn of stifle, well ribbed back and deep at brisket, impressive outline when she settled and relaxed, in good coat and muscular condition, dark good pigment. Cheeky expression, dark eye and low set ears, lovely girl. 2 Pickersgill’s Barleydale Lulu with Maolruadhan. What a lovely lady, elegant, refined and racy, shown in wonderful coat and condition with hardly a hair out of place. Appealing in head, good foreface, which lacked in so many? Long lean, arched neck, straight front and of neatest feet, good depth and rib, moved well and was close up to 1. 3 Gurney’s Danaway Isadora, pretty lady. Mid LB (17.2) 1 Smith’s Reddins Bobbin. RCC, Just love this honest bitch, everything I was looking for in make and shape. I have admired many times before and was not disappointed, even though not in her best evening gown she still filled my eye. Elegant yet substantial, great bone and feet, Bobbin owns a pretty head, kind eye and raised brow, clean neck and shoulders a gently sloping topline, Strong over the loin and wide quarters. Well developed second thigh. One I would love to own. 2 Mugford’s Lynwood Sealed With a Kiss. Gave this lovely lady a first as a minor puppy and knew then she had star quality. Makes such a beautiful picture standing, and demanding of attention on the move. Her condition and turnout belies her recent litter, well done. She is neat, feminine yet substantial, owns a pretty head and expression, gently sloping topline, wide quarters, short driving hocks. 3 Budgell’s Robbielene Keely. LB (19, 3) A fantastic class and a real pleasure to judge. 1 Hall’s Glennara Fleur de Mai. CC, RBIS & BOS, She was my star of the day, thought she was really beautiful. Shown in excellent coat and condition and carrying just the right amount of weight. Drove purposefully around the big ring. What a delightful head and expression, really gorgeous. Dark, expressive eyes, raised brow, longish lean, arched neck. Sloping topline, good rib, loin and well turned stifles. Muscle tone good and tight feet. A pleasure to judge and to be able to give her, her 3rd ticket, many congratulations. 2 Mortimer’s Bluebyeou Mistic Sharazi. Another gorgeous bitch, who praises I have sung loud before. What a cracker on the move, demands attention and is true coming and going. As always, immaculately presented and in hard condition. Feminine and refined and similar comments as 1 apply. Well handled. Close up for RCC. 3 Drinkwater’s Brabrook Red Rose, lovely lady. OB (13, 3) a class full of quality. 1 Muir’s Sh Ch Romarne Melissa. Absolutely striking bitch, I have written about before and has since become a multiple CC winner. What else could I add that has not already been written, by many, before me? Beautiful, kind expression and lovely raised brow, dark gleaming coat, hard condition, tallish and of excellent proportion, standing over plenty of ground, with good bone, feet and depth, well ribbed back and slightly arched loin. Moved well in class, but sadly did not give her all in the very hotly fielded challenge today. 2 Ciechonska’s Sh Ch Aibheannea Piaffe. Another beauty and a really, really close decision. Although a different make and shape to 1 a lot of the same wonderful virtues apply. Very pretty, angelic expression. She has clean lines and was shown in wonderful condition, in a dark, well grown coat. Active mover, from strong driving quarters and with a great ring presence. 3 Milligan-Bott’ & Botts Jonola Takin’ Liberties with Thendara, super type. Sp Beg (3, 0) 1 Stephenson’s Lyngor Wisdom. Nice substantial type, in good hard condition, she needs more feathering to complete the overall picture. Kind and gentle in expression. Sound topline and moved well. 2 Kennedy-Sloane’s Goldings Orphan Annie for Twoacres. Only 22 months old, up against the more mature lady in 1. Sweet kind eyes and expression, great bone and feet, moved a little erratically, but I think unsettled by the crowd.

Julie Hawkins