Caledonian Canine Society

Caledonian Canine Society 

16th November 2025 

Judge: Miss L Tarabad (Khatibi) 

Yorkshire Terrier 

Open (2,1) 

1. Roberts’ Shawhills It’s Pawsible.15 month dog presented in quality coat. Nice head and expression with dark sparkling eyes and neat ears. Good neck, level topline and moderate rear angulation, compact and well balanced in outline. Moved well maintaining his outline in profile, good out and back. BOB. 

Havanese 

Open (3) 

1. Gunn’s Newtonwood Crazy For Love To Harvahope. Mature 4 yr dog of good balance with well sprung ribs, moderate rear angulation and well set and carried tail. Correctly proportioned head, dark almond shaped eyes and gentle expression. Rushed into the ring so was a little exciteable on the move but once he settled he was free and positive. BOB. 

2. Russell’s Dyffrynsands Ziggy’s Way To Claravi. 10month puppy who obviously looked immature here but moved out well. Pretty face with dark eyes and cheeky expression. Ample reach of neck, well sprung ribs, medium bone and moderate rear angulation. RBOB, BP. 

3. Gunn’s Pinkie Pie For Harvahope 

Shetland Sheepdog 

Junior (4,2) 

1. Hepburn’s Dippersmoor Dare To Dream at Leterikhills 10month dog, mature for his age with plenty of coat. Masculine head of good length, parallel planes, small high set ears and nice eyes. Strong neck into good shoulders, straight front, good chest and ribbing, strong bone and well angulated rear. Moved out well covering the ground easily with good drive from the rear. BP 

2. O’Connell’s Sionnachdu First Of Her Name. Very pretty 16month bitch with appealing head qualities and such a sweet expression. Not the balance of outline or front of 1 but has enough neck, good topline, strong bone and well set and carried tail. Moved freely.  

Post Grad (5,3) 

1. Saunders’ Letterikhills River Star over Torriglen JW. 2yr bitch who appealed for size and balance and I found out later is the daughter of the bob. Pretty head with well set and used ears, dark eyes, dense pigment and neatly finished lips. Arched neck, well laid shoulders, could have little more upper arm, firm topline, well sprung ribs and strong rear. Moved gracefully, accurate out and back and holding her outline firm in profile. Beautifully presented and handled. RBOB. 

2. O’Connell’s Kishdigra Atomic Goddess of Sionnachdu. 16month bitch who was presented in beautiful coat and condition. Soundly constructed with lovely neck and shoulders, good topline and strong bone. Moved freely, could come towards cleaner.  

Open (4,2) 

1. Hepburn’s Leterikhills River Lass. Mature and beautifully presented 4yr old bitch displaying a graceful and well balanced outline of correct proportions with a quality coat enhancing her outline. Nice head and expression, parallel planes, dark eyes, neat high set ears and well finished muzzle. Arched neck, good topline, straight front and parallel rear, deep chest and well sprung ribs. Moved with a light, easy action looking particularly good in profile. BOB. 

2. Saunders’ Galateus Bohemia Classic at Torriglen (imp Cze) 4 yr dog who didn’t have the balance of 1 being a little shorter in neck and back. Good topline, strong bone, well angulated rear and good feet. Moved happily, lovely temperament. 

Collie (Rough) 

Post Grad (3,1) 

1. Steven’s Cambrogan’s Blissful Barra. Won the class here on her more confident movement and happy attitude. Soundly made with good substance, bone and feet. Balanced front and rear angulation, well sprung ribs and good topline. Pleasing head and expression with neat ears and strong jaw. BOB 

2. Babiak’s Upside Down De Remember our Love at Egalefalls (imp Fra) Really lovely 2 yr old dog who just didn’t like the matts and wasn’t making enough of himself on the move which was a real shame. Very well constructed with good angulation fore and aft, good chest and ribbing, super head and expression and in super coat and condition. Moved enough to show he was sound. I called him back and he did enough to take RBOB. 

Open (4,3) 

1. Steven’s Cambrogan Blowin A Hoolie AW(B). Just turned 7ys old with a delightfully happy temperament. Moving freely but tail carriage could be better and pasterns a little weak. Sound construction and a head of good length with intelligent expression.  

Welsh Corgi (Pembroke) 

Open (2) 

1. Hogg’s Swingatefarm Te Aroha At Keltybrae. 7 month puppy with a delightful temperament. Low set and sturdily built with good bone, well angulated fore and aft, firm topline, deep chest and well sprung ribs. Well balanced head with alert expression, well set ears, nice eyes and strong jaw. Moved freely, good out and back, holding her outline well in profile. BOB, BP. 

2. Manson’s Calwinii’s Aqua Bloom. 2yr bitch with plenty of substance, low set with good bone, deep chest, well sprung ribs and strong rear. Pleasing head and expression. Moved happily. RBOB 

Australian Shepherd 

Post Grad (1) 

1. Hodges’ Rosschell Maid To Sparkle with Jopium. 11month old puppy who, although standing alone, was more than a worthy winner and an exciting prospect. Presented in immaculate condition, balanced and typy with super neck and shoulders, firm topline, good chest and ribbing, short loin and well constructed rear. Such a pretty head, feminine and well proportioned with alert expression, well set and used ears, nicely finished muzzle and strong jaw. Moved with ease and purpose, true out and back and looking a picture in profile. A really beautiful puppy. BOB, BP. 

Samoyed 

Open (2,1) 

1. Forster’s Artsam Shining Future Hiro for Hakumichi. A very happy, smiling 7 month old baby in quality, well presented white coat. Wedge shaped head, flat between well set ears, almond shaped eyes, nicely tapered muzzle of good length, dense pigment and typical expression. Strong neck into good shoulders, straight front, good bone and feet, deep chest and well sprung ribs. Moved purposefully, covering the ground with ease. BOB, BP. 

Irish Setter 

Junior (3,1) 

1. Macfarlane’s Harelferg Macfarlane for Umfrido. Well grown 14month dog in gleaming coat and condition with handsome, masculine head and kind eye. Strong, arched neck, firm topline, well set and carried tail and well angulated rear. Moving well with good drive from the rear. Still needs time to mature fully but his sound construction and movement won him the class and BOB. 

2. Box’s Fernstart Hearts Desire. 14month bitch who was a little unsettled in this class on the move and wasn’t making the best of herself however she returned for pg and had got herself together and held herself much better on the move although still needs time to firm up in front. Feminine head with sweet expression, well balanced length of muzzle, squarely finished. Ample reach of neck, firm topline, well ribbed back to strong loin and well angulated rear. In plenty of well presented richly coloured coat. RBOB 

Post Grad (2) 

1. Box’s F. Hearts Desire (see J) 

2. Macfarlanes Harelferg New Tricks for Umfrido Shcex. 4 yr masculine dog with head of good length and proportions with low set ears, nice eyes and intelligent expression. Long neck, good topline and long, well angulated rear. Moved soundly but could be better in front.  

Weimaraner 

Junior (4,1) 

1. Charlish’s Harelferg Happy Hour. Promising 7 month bitch who presents a very appealing outline and made a very good account of herself for one so young! Lovely neck and shoulders, straight front, good chest and ribbing for age, short loin, good topline and moderately angulated rear. Feminine head of good proportions, kind expression and strong jaw. Moved with ease, accurate out and back and covering the ground well in profile holding her outline firm. A promising puppy. RBOB, BP. 

2. Cain’s Lustamusk Star Mississippi. 16 month bitch who has plenty to like, pleasant head and expression, good neck into decent shoulders, good depth of chest and spring of rib, well balanced length of body and strong rear. Moved freely looking particularly good in profile. 

3. Cain’s Lustamusk Star Ship Trooper 

Post Grad (2,1) 

1. Cain’s L. Star Ship Trooper. 3rd behind his litter sister in the previous class, again presents a nice outline of typical balance with firm topline and balanced front and rear angulation. Still has some maturing to do in head and body. Moved well but would prefer a better tail carriage. 

Open (6,2) 

1. Robson’s Kalimor Washington at Robricci JW. Mature and masculine 2yr dog who’s movement impressed greatly, covering the ground really well, accurate in all directions and holding his outline firm. Very nicely constructed with good front and rear angulation, deep chest, well ribbed back to strong loin, good bone and feet. Handsome, well proportioned head with kind eye and well set and used ears. Handled and presented to an advantage. BOB. 

2. McMahon’s Ir Sh Ch. Silverkelvin Jupiter Over Magdala VW CW22. 8yr old veteran in super condition, hiding his years well. Not quite the balance of 1 but still presents a pleasing outline with good neck and topline, good chest and ribbing, balanced angulation fore and aft, strong bone and firm feet. Sound on the move but didn’t cover the ground as well as 1.  

3. Cain’s Schonhund Show Tallulah at Lustamusk 

Retriever (Golden) 

Puppy (1) 

1. Mcdonald’s Lamancha Unstoppable. 8month bitch with such a soft expression. Clean neck of ample length, good ribbing, level topline, good bone and feet. Feminine head with well balanced length of muzzle, strong and deep with defined stop and dark eyes. Moved freely with some reach and drive, just a little careless with her tail at times. BP. 

Junior (4,2) 

1. Bolton’s Goldmarker I Dreamed A Dream at Shiresmill. 13month youngster with impressive outline, good neck, firm topline and well angulated rear. Handsome head with kind expression from dark eyes, good length and depth of muzzle and dense pigment. Moved out soundly, accurate out and back. 

2. Brown’s Louellabrook Love Star. 13month bitch, not as mature as 1 but did have a lovely profile action holding a firm topline and carrying tail correctly, just needs to improve out and back. Strong bone and good substance, lovely temperament. 

Post Grad (9,5) 

1. Mcdonald’s Lamancha Time Traveller JW. Beautifully presented dog handled to an advantage with a well chiselled, masculine head and soft expression. Well proportioned outline which immediately caught my eye, so soundly made with good angulation both ends, firm topline, well sprung ribs, strong bone and good feet. He put his lovely conformation to good use on the move striding out well, true out and back and carrying himself well in profile. RBOB 

2. Grady & Young’s Thornywait Bring It Back Glenrioch JW. Very happy male nearing 2yrs who still has some maturing to do. Good front and rear assembly, level topline, good bone and feet. Moving well but couldn’t match the length of stride of 1. 

3. Cuthill’s Messano Pop Master of Mousseglen JW 

Open (7,4) 

1. Bolton’s Megarvey Still Game For Shiresmill JW. Up to size but so well made with super front and rear assembly, straight front, strong neck, firm topline and well set and carried tail. Such a kind expression from his dark eyes, well chiseled head with powerful muzzle, strong jaw and defined stop. Such a sensible showman, attentive to his handler and always standing to an advantage. He moved as well as his conformation suggested, free and true with a lovely length of stride holding his outline firm. BOB. 

2. Wallis’s Lamancha Roll On Good Times. 5yr dog with handsome head and soft expression. Nicely balanced but a touch long in loin, clean neck into decent shoulders, could have a little more upperarm, well sprung ribs, level topline and strong rear. Moved well but couldn’t match the profile movement of 1.  

3. Brown’s L. Love Star 

Whippet 

Post Grad (2,1) 

1. Smith’s Collooney Tullamore Dew Over Lorbri. Nice size curvy bitch who could have a little more confidence to make the best of herself. Lovely topline and underline, good bone and feet, not long out of puppy so still needs time to mature and drop into her frame fully. Impressed on the move. 

Limit (3,1) 

1. Parkinson’s Groomsville Hologem Heavens Dream. One I’ve judged previously and really like. Totally unexaggerated but so nicely made with curves in all the right places, well muscled, smooth and elegant in outline with lovely head, bright eyes and strong jaw. So nice to go over with ever part smoothly flowing into the next. Her movement gave her the edge, totally accurate out and back and covers the ground with a long, easy stride in profile holding her outline firm. BOB. G3. 

2. Smith’s Collooney Mr Jameson at Lorbri. Only just out of puppy so gave away a lot in maturity here. Litter brother to Tullamore and built on similar lines, arched neck, good topline which he holds on the move, nice underline, good bone and feet. Moved well. 

Open (4,2) 

1. Hunter’s Ch. Collooney Was Meant to be at Sulahmara JW Shcex OSW. Another I have judged previously and liked which made the challenge for BOB very close. Another who is moderate all through with good front and rear assembly, good fill in front and well sprung ribs. Lovely head and expression, moved well in all directions, true out and back and with a good reach of stride in profile. I just preferred the slightly curvier more elegant outline of the bitch but there wasn’t much in it. RBOB. 

2. Smith’s Kupleto Jazzalicious at Lorbri (imp ltu) Another who was very good on the move displaying a typcial gait and covering the ground well. Long, lean feminine head with strong jaw and nice eyes. Arched neck into sound front assembly, could be a touch longer in body and pasterns are a little long but has good topline and underline and well developed rear. 

Deerhound 

Post Grad (2,1) 

1. McKie’s Vin-De-Chateau du Triple Bois at Lycanfold (imp Fra) 17month dog who didn’t always have his mind on the job in hand but when he did he moved out very well with such an easy action. Well proportioned head with neat ears, dark eyes and strong jaw. Typical balance to his outline with strong rear, good bone and feet. Still has plenty of maturing to do in body and mind! RBOB. 

Open (3,1) 

1. Robertson’s Chuilinn Eshana. Beautiful 4yr bitch presenting a well balanced outline with good neck and topline, powerful rear, deep chest, straight front and good feet, could have more angulation in front. Beautiful head and expression, well tapered with lovely eyes, neat lips, dense pigment and neat ears. Moving with an easy, effortless stride, accurate in all directions. Handled to an advantage and presented in super condition and dark, shaggy coat. BOB, G4 

2. McKie’s Anyanka Chase of Lycanfold. Nearly 4yrs and presents a typical outline. Long, well tapered head with neat ears and strong jaw. Strong neck, shoulders could be better and stands very narrow in front, good topline, well angulated rear with correctly set long tail. Moved freely. 

Rhodesian Ridgeback 

Junior (1) 

1. Scanlon’s Kinabula’s Beat of my Heart. 17 month bitch with such a positive attitude. Feminine head of good length with defined stop, powerful muzzle, clean lips and well set and used ears. Strong neck into good shoulders, firm topline and well developed rear. In beautiful condition, well muscled and fit, moving with a free, active gait. 

Post Grad (4) 

1. Jolly’s Priorpark William Wallace for Clanbruachan JW. Just 2 years old and an attentive showman. Balanced front and rear angulation, good depth of chest and spring of rib, strong loin, firm topline, good bone and substance for size, standing on good feet. Broad, masculine head with dark round eye, high set ears, powerful muzzle and clean lips. Free and positive on the move, covering the ground with ease and holding his outline firm.  

2. Green & Thomson’s Rottzridge Celtic Legend at Kotamury. Similar in shape to 1, well made throughout although not as well angulated in front as the winner. Good bone, strong neck, firm topline and well angulated rear. Appealing head and expression, masculine and well balanced with nice eyes and well set and used ears. Moved well. 

3. Shaw’s Negasi Goldberry 

Open (10,6) Nice class. 

1. Ritchie’s Jimanns Hell on Heels. Attractive 2yr bitch who appealed greatly as soon as she entered the ring. Feminine yet powerfully built with strong neck into good shoulders, straight front with good depth of chest, well ribbed back to strong loin, well developed hindquarters with correctly set and carried tail. Super head and expression, good length and breadth with high set ears, bright round eyes, defined stop, powerful muzzle and clean lips. Accurate, purposeful movement with plenty of reach and drive all the while maintaining her lovely outline. Took a well derserved BOB in good company. 

2. Mulholland & Cunningham’s Walamadengie Heart Throb. Another quality dog who was unlucky to meet 1. Handsome head, masculine without being coarse, lovely expressive eyes, well set ears, deep powerful muzzle and strong jaw. Strongly built with ample reach of neck, decent front angulation, good chest and ribbing, strong loin, firm topline and well angulated rear. In super muscular condition and sleek, glossy coat. Moved very well, just a little less reach than 1 which gave her the edge. RBOB. 

3. Jolly’s Negasi Elberith for Clanbruachan JW. 

Beagle 

Open (2,1) 

1. Fitzpatrick’s Blunderhall Moonwalker at Springstorm VW. Such a sweet 8yr veteran lady who showed her socks off and didn’t look her age at all. Compact and feminine with pretty head, domed skull, low set ears, defined stop, large dark eyes and well finished muzzle. Arched neck, level back, well ribbed back to short loin and strong parallel rear. Moved so well in profile with plenty of reach and drive, a little wide coming towards but good away. Handled expertly and with such a delightful attitude, she later won Best Hound Veteran, BOB. 

Afghan Hound  

Open (3,1) 

1. French’s Sitana Silver Surfer at Zalmeerah. 12 month old dog who had the edge here in movement, covering the ground well with a smooth, typical action whilst maintaining his outline with tail carried nicely. Head of good length with strong jaw, dark eyes and low set ears. Good neck to allow for proud head carriage, well laid shoulders, good bone and feet. BOB 

2. Mcintosh’s Affyneeta Buttons and Bows. 20month bitch with feminine head and lovely expression. Nice outline in profile with good neck and topline, moved with a sound, springy action, tail carriage could be better. RBOB. 

Basenji 

Open (2) 

1. Legget’s Here We Go Again at Swanwite. Very exuberant 10month tri puppy who is fairly mature for her age and presents an impressive outline in profile. Lovely neck, topline and tail, good length of leg, short back, good ribbing and moderately angulated rear. Beautiful head and expression with lovely ears, dark eyes and well tapered muzzle. When she settled she really moved well looking particularly good in profile. I thought she was lovely and took a well deserved BOB over her lovely kennelmate. BOB, BP,Puppy Group 3. 

2. Ch/Ir Ch Swanwite Take A Chance on me Shcex CW25. One I’ve judged previously but with his younger kennel mate in the ring and a different handler he wasn’t going as well as I know he can. Masculine and well balanced with strong crested neck, short level back, well sprung ribs, good front and rear angulation and good length of leg. Well proportioned head with typical expression. Moved well. RBOB 

AVNSC Hound 

Open (1) 

1. Morrin & Barbi’s Donard Dream For Arlatdax (IKC) 2yr Bavarian M H who stood alone but was a worthy winner. Well shaped, masculine head with alert expression, correctly set ears, defined stop, balanced length of muzzle with strong jaw and good mouth. Strong neck, correct topline, short loin, good bone, could have more chest. Moved well in all directions with a light, free gait. Best AVNSC Hound. 

AV Hound Veteran (6,3) 3 lovely veterans! 

1. Fitzpatrick’s Blunderhall Moonwalker at Springstorm. See Beagle. 

2. Scanlon’s Kinabula’s All About The Bass JW Shcex OSW VW. R Ridgeback who is still looking super for her 8.5yrs. Well proportioned, pretty head with dark round eyes, strong muzzle and well set ears. Strong neck, firm topline, well balanced angulation fore and aft, good chest and ribbing and well off for bone. Moved freely and accurately. 

3. Webb’s Crosscop Shadow Dancing 

Hound Group 

1. Bain’s Clentry Bumblebee at Wenichones. MSH who presented a smart outline, compact and balanced with good head carriage and firm topline. Moved accurately in all directions, maintaining her outline to top this group. 

2. Wyllie’s Callydena Mowdie Miss Chief. PBGV. An old favourite of mine who never fails to impress and now heading towards her veteran years still looks as lovely as ever. Typical balance to her outline and a free, easy mover. Such a cheeky expression. 

3. Parkinson’s Groomsville Hologem Heavens Dream. Whippet. 

4. Robertson’s Chuilinn Eshana. Deerhound 

Hound Puppy Group 

1. Wyllie’s Tangaer Jemima Puddleduck at Callydena. PBGV. A typically naughty baby who I couldn’t resist! Very nicely constructed with sound, positive movement to match. Correctly presented coat and a great attitude. Delighted to see her take RBPIS 

2. Russell’s Russteck Look No Further. MWH. Just 6 months and of a nice size and shape which he maintains on the move. Nice head and expression with dark eyes and strong jaw. Presented in a quality harsh jacket. 

3. Legget’s Here We Go Again at Swanwite. Basenji 

4. Bain’s Jenivon Jewel at Wenichones. MSH. Sweet 6 month old bitch who has some maturing to do but made a good account of herself, moving soundly with good head carriage.