West Lothian Canine Society

West Lothian Canine Society

Open show, Sunday 27th 2025

I would like to express my thanks to the committee for this opportunity to Judge the Utility group, my first time judging this group and it was a privilege. Always interesting to study and judge a different group which I thoroughly enjoyed. This continued into the judging of the stake’s classes.

Group 1 O’Neil’s Geilsaven Singin ‘N’ Dancing (Akita)

This boy caught my eye as he entered the ring, substantial in his frame although still young, his large head was in proportion and balanced for his size. Dark of eye, alert and a little cheeky mischief hidden within. Neck thick and strong cresting down to his well place shoulders, strong straight bone. Level topline, with a strong loin. Thick well knuckled hard pads. He powered around the ring.

Group 2 Todd’s Ch Witchgait Toasted Cheese JW SHCEX OSW (Shar Pei)

Nothing exaggerated about this dog, broad in head, dark almond eyes, correctly set small ears, arched neck into well set shoulders. Angulation fore & aft balanced, level topline, strong loin Firm catlike feet, Moved with energetically around the ring

Group 3 Pediani’s Araki Yubetcha JW (Tibetan Terrier)

Group 4 Hendry’s Castleallen Rising star (French Bulldog)

AVNSC Utility Open

Open (8,0abs)

1st Todd’s Ch Witchgait toasted Cheese JW SHCEX OSW (Shar Pei)

2nd Pike and wood’s Penbro Point Taken Eivisah (Miniature Schnauzer) Smart young man, sturdy in appearance, strong in head with correct length ending with a stubby moustache, balanced neck length strong with a slight arch straight in topline with short muscled loin, tailset high, topline held on the move, showing good front reach.

AV utility Puppy (8,1ab)

1st    Pike and wood’s Penbro Point Taken Eivisah

2nd Gibson’s Kaiaki angel eyes  ( Japenese Spitz )

A well-balanced girl shown in profuse white coat, feminine in head, with the darkest of eye. Stronge moderate neck, into sloping shoulders, straight in front. Straight of back, with firm loin. High set plumed tail. So nimble on her catlike feet.

AV Utility Veteran (6,2abs)

1st      Best-Rawlings Trixwood it’s a kind of magic (Japanese Shiba inu)

Overall pleasing balanced outline, loved her head, broad and flat with good length to her muzzle. Thick muscular neck, shoulder with a moderate slope topline level with a short loin. Shown in very good condition, so light on the move, hard to believe she is a veteran.

2nd    Campbell’s Tulibell at Hogwarts JW SHCM

Such a happy girl, with correctly proportioned head, slightly domed. Topline level, high set tail, used well on the move. covered the ground with positive quick strides.

AV Special upside down stakes (18,13abs)

1st Valentine’s Dvojica Fizzy pop ( dalmation)

Well balanced, symmetrical in outline, correctly proportioned feminine head, with good pigmentation. Reasonable length of neck, balanced fore & aft, deep in chest, good turn of stifle with a well-developed 2nd thigh, a well exercised dog which showed in her condition and sound free movement.

2nd Ritchies Araki the Devils candy (Tibetan Terrier)

Well balanced in outline, smallish head in comparison to the body, but carried with pride.  Moderate bone, slight bowing in forelegs, well laid shoulders, decent spring of rib, level back.  Moved with positivity

AV Special Kookiboo Champion Stakes  (6,1abs)

1st Hunter’s Ch Collooney was meant to be at Sulahmara JW, SCHEX, OSW (whippet)

Nothing exaggerated with this boy, head of correct proportions, long and lean. Neck long and muscular, with shoulder well laid back, straight moderate bladed bone in the forearms, deep of chest with plenty of heart room, strong loin, showing desired tuck up. Moved freely with easy long strides.

2nd Legg & Scott’s Sh Ch Oakswarren pure magic (ai) SHCEX CW24 (Hungarian Visla)

Such a distinguished girl, pleasing feminine head, lean and noble. Moderately strong neck, no sign of dewlap into well laid shoulders, short level back, tail set ok. Straight bone, front & rear.  Well-muscled which she used to advantage when covering the ground.

AV Special Puppy Stakes (25,9abs)

1st Ellis’s Tenfield Dunkeld Dingo (Golden Retriever)

What a delight, this youngster, so full of promise. Beautifully balance head for one so young, still a little loose on the move but everything is there, level topline, correctly set tail, deep rib with plenty of heart room. Good bone, shoulders well placed. Short coupled with a strong loin. Presented in beautiful condition.

2nd Mclaren’s Geilsaven Chantilly lace (Akita)

Another nice pup, powerful in stature, well boned. Feminine in head, large but in balance with her body. Well laid shoulders, slightly longer in body, but in required proportion for the breed. Well boned. Nice tight feet, she moved out well, maintaining her topline.

AVSpecial Open stakes (18,13abs)

1st Hunter’s Ch Collooney was meant to be at Sulahmara JW, SCHEX, OSW

2nd Warden’s Nobleman tak the high Road to Glentochty

Well-presented Golden retriever, masculine in head, good reach of neck and well-placed shoulder.  Deer on chest, level topline, short coupled. Well-turned stifle, well-muscled in the hind quarters, which he used to great advantage on the move.

AV Special Spring Stakes  (20,15abs)

1st Ritchies Araki the Devils candy (Tibetan Terrier)

2nd Lamb & Saltmarsh’s Tadano Shining star around Mamoon (Cairn Terrier)

Workman like in his appearance, head in proportion to his body. Level back, well sprung ribs, good strength in his loin. Well set tail. He covered the ground well, with good reach.