Scottish Kennel Club

Thank you very much to the committee of SKC for inviting me to award my first set of CCs in Miniature Pinschers. I had a lovely entry for “up north” with some quality exhibits to judge. Thanks to my able steward Mandy Morton for keeping things running smoothly in our ring. Many thanks to the exhibitors for your support, sportsmanship and bringing your lovely Pins for me to judge. 

Puppy Dog (4)

What a lovely class of youngsters to start the day!

1st Scourfield’s Pernikety Make Your Mark at Danton - 11 month old red. Beautiful shape and outline, good for size and well bodied for age. Handsome, elongated head of good proportions, flat skull, strong muzzle of good length. Well pigmented nose and eye rims. Oval eyes of good size and set, dark and full of mischief. Neat, erect ears well placed on his skull. Nice amount of neck flowing seamlessly into well laid shoulders, forelegs straight and of quality bone, neatest of feet. Square, compact body, fit and well muscled throughout with well sprung ribs. Short, taut loin with slight tuck up. Sound, well muscled hindquarters with well bent stifles and low set parallel hocks. Moved soundly with some hackney action. Delighted to award him RCC & BPIB. 

2nd McLoughlin’s Krieger’s Oor Bryan - Another good red of 7 months and just giving a little away on maturity today. He too is of nice size and presents a square, well balanced outline. He has a masculine yet pleasing expression with good head proportions, his skull is flat and elongated with good length to muzzle. Expressive eyes fitting his face well, oval and dark with black eye rims. Erect ears, small and well set. He has a good reach of neck and this fits well into a sound front assembly. Chest still to develop as expected at this age. Forelegs straight and of correct bone. Compact body, ribs carried well back and of good spring. Well angulated hindquarters. Moved well. 

Limit Dog (3)

A tricky class with three dogs of varying type. 

1st McLoughlin’s Krieger’s Kilted Dragon - Black & Tan of 3 years old. Smaller than his classmates and finer throughout but still with lots of positive attributes. Preferred his head and expression, proportionate and well balanced with good length to his muzzle and strong jaws. Lovely dark, oval eyes well set in his face. Neat ears, erect and well placed. Enough neck, moderate lay of shoulder, forelegs straight with neat, cat-like feet. Sturdy, compact body, square with well sprung ribs carried well back. Hindquarters muscular and angles matching that of his fore. Moved well in profile but slightly wide behind.  

2nd Allan’s Allanabru Simply Red at Wishsong - 4 year old red. As mentioned, different type to 1st, built upon larger lines. Sturdy body in good fit condition. Masculine head and expression, head of good proportions, flat, elongated skull, strong muzzle of good length, well pigmented nose and eye rims. Eyes of correct size, shape and set. Erect ears of correct set and size, used well. Enough neck into a decent front, chest well developed, forelegs straight and of good bone. Sturdy body with well sprung ribs, just slightly off-square, taut loin. Hindquarters well made with good bend to stifles. Moved typically.  

Open Dog (4)

1st Watkins & Bugden’s Ch Hawksflight Hot Pursuit JW - Wow. This red dog entered the ring like he owned it. Stunning outline, so well balanced, square and compact and so full of breed type. His construction is so correct that he cannot stand or move wrong. Handsome, masculine head, proportionate, elongated flat skull, strong muzzle of good length, black nose and eye rims. Expressive, dark oval eyes fitting his face well with alert, keen expression. Erect ears, small and neat well set. Elegant reach of neck with slight crest flowing into a sound front assembly, good depth of chest, forelegs straight and of quality bone finishing with tight, neat cat-like feet. Compact, square body, well muscled throughout, well sprung ribs carried well back to a short loin. Well developed hindquarters with well bent stifles, low set parallel hocks and good width to first and second thighs. Correct tailset and carriage. Moved soundly with style demonstrating typical hackney action and powerful drive from his hindquarters. A well deserved Dog CC & BOB.  

2nd Urwin, Urwin & James Jaegerson Kingsman JW - 17 month old red who was unlucky to meet 1st today. Lovely outline, balanced and compact. Masculine head and expression, flat, elongated skull with good length to muzzle, strong jaw. Eyes dark, oval and well sized fitting his face well and giving an alert expression. Ears well sized and carried erect. Good reach of neck, well laid shoulders, straight forelegs of correct length and bone. Compact body, well developed and muscled, nice depth to chest, ribs well sprung, taut loin with slight tuck up. Hindquarters sound with angles matching that of his fore. Correct tailset and carriage Moved well and typically carrying a correct topline.  

Veteran Dog (2)

Two lovely veterans who are a credit to their owners and the breed

1st Mcilroy-Stracey Kreiger’s Elf Fantastico - 7 year old red with a beautifully balanced outline. He is square, sturdy and of good substance and of good size. Very showy and giving his absolute all to his handler. Clean head, flat skull with strong muzzle, nose and eye rims well pigmented. Lovely dark, oval eyes well set in his handsome face, keen and alert expression. Neat erect ears. A good amount of neck flows smoothly into a well made front. Good depth of chest, muscular body and straight forelegs of quality bone. Correct topline which he carried well at all times. Muscular hindquarters with well bent stifles and low set parallel hocks. Moved soundly

2nd Reddington & Harrison Kaypin Voulez Vous - Another lovely red male who is of different type to 1st. He is slightly taller on leg and unfortunately today was a bit out of coat however, this doesn’t detract from his qualities. He has a handsome, masculine head and expression, proportionate head, skull is elongated with good length to muzzle, strong jaws. Dark, expressive eyes, oval and of good size and set. Erect ears well set on his skull. Nice neck into well laid shoulders, good depth of chest and straight forelegs, neat cat-like feet. Solid body in excellent muscular condition, well sprung ribs carried back to a strong loin. Hindquarters strong and sound. Another tidy mover.

Puppy Bitch (4)

Interesting class of puppy bitches, all at different stages of development.

1st Reddington & Harrison Kaypin Shooting Star - Petite little red of 6 months old, rather raw at the moment but what else would you expect? For me she had the most balanced outline in this class today, square and compact with an air of sassiness. Feminine head of good proportions, in balance with the rest of her, flat skull, muzzle of good length. Well pigmented nose, lips and eyerims. Expressive, dark eyes full of mischief and of correct shape, size and set. Neat, erect ears which she used well. She has a good reach of neck and a sound front. Chest and body still to develop, but well ribbed back to a short loin with slight tuck up. Hindquarters sound and angles matching that of her fore. Moved well.

2nd Hind’s Diamoneo Wings of a Dove - Another 6 month old red who unfortunately was a little overawed by her surroundings today in a noisy hall. She too is of a nice type and of good size and shape. Pretty head, proportionate, flat, elongated skull, muzzle strong and of good length. Dark eyes, oval in shape well set. Firm, erect ears well set. Enough neck, moderate lay of shoulder, chest still to develop, forelegs straight with neat feet. Compact body with well sprung ribs, good topline, short loin. Hindquarters well made with moderate bend to stifles and low set parallel hocks. Moved ok when settled. 

Limit Bitch (2)

1st Anderson’s Kilmuir Krasa to Elanaux - Lovely 4 year old red who is of good size and substance. She presents a square, balanced outline. Feminine head yet with strength, good length to muzzle, jaws strong. Dark, oval eye, well sized and set. Ears could be ever so slightly smaller but well set and used well. Good reach to her neck, well crested and flowing into well laid shoulders, good depth of chest, forelegs well boned and carried well under her. Muscular body, good spring of rib carried back to a short, taut loin. Correct topline. Hindquarters strong and sound, good width to first and second thighs, well bent stifles. Moved soundly and typically with some hackney action.

2nd Wilson’s Kilmuir Quaint She Aint at Nianka - Red, honest bitch who unfortunately was just carrying a little bit of weigh today. That being said, she is of good size and is balanced. Compact. Clean head, elongated, flat skull, good strength to muzzle, well pigmented nose and eye rims. Oval, dark expressive eyes well placed in her pretty face. Enough neck into a well made front, good depth of chest, forelegs straight, neat catlike feet. Ribs well sprung and carried well back. Hindquarters matching that of her fore angles. Moved ok. 

Open Bitch (3)

1st Mcilroy-Stracey Ch Krieger’s Kiss’n’Tell JW - Absolute picture of pure quality. This feminine 3 year old black & tan bitch stood out for her construction, movement and attitude. Presented and handled to get the absolute best out of her, this partnership was poetry in motion. She is balanced, of good size and is in fit muscle condition throughout. Beautiful head, feminine but with good strength, elongated flat skull with strong muzzle. Dark, oval eyes of good size and set giving keen, alert expression. Erect, neat ears well set. Elegant neck of good length, slightly arched and flowing seamlessly into well laid shoulders, forelegs straight and of quality bone. Chest well developed, compact, square body, well sprung ribs carried well back to a short, muscular loin. Well made hindquarters, muscular and well angulated giving her power and drive on the move. Moved soundly. from all angles. BCC 

2nd Mitchell’s Alcum Suzie Que - Different type to 1st but another quality bitch nonetheless. Red. Another who is well balanced, compact and square with a good little shape. She is well sized and has good substance. Head of good proportions, good length and strength to muzzle, well pigmented nose, lips and eye rims. Expressive eyes, dark and of good size, shape and set. Neat ears. Good reach of neck into a sound front assembly. Forelegs straight and of good bone, small, catlike feet. Nice depth to chest, good body proportions with well sprung ribs. Correct topline. Hindquarters muscular with good bend to stifles and low set parallel hocks. Moved typically and soundly. RCC

Veteran Bitch (1)

1st Westerman’s Keljantzi’s Yulianna at Charpin JW - 7 year old Black & Tan who is a credit to her owner. Balanced outline, lovely size and in fit, muscular condition. Pretty, feminine head, proportionate with elongated, flat skull, strong muzzle of good length. Dark, oval eyes full of expression. Erect ears well set on her skull. Well arched neck of good length flowing gracefully into a sound front assembly. Enough depth to chest, straight forelegs of moderate bone. Well sprung ribs carried well back to a short loin, moderate tuck up, correct topline. Well angulated hindquarters. Moved soundly with coordination. 

Special Beginners Bitch (1)

1st Mitchell’s Kaypin Bizzy Lizzy - Very raw 6 month old black & tan. Hope she grows on. Although petite, she is balanced and square. She has a very pretty head of good proportions. Expressive eyes, keen and alert, dark, oval in shape and well placed in her pretty face. Neat, erect ears set atop her flat skull. Good neck into a decent front assembly. Still to develop in body and chest but has plenty of time on her side. Well ribbed back. Hindquarters matching that of her fore angles. Moved ok, a little unsure of the noisy, busy hall. 

Claire Mills (Clanscot)