St Andrews Cupar & District Canine Society

Huge thanks to the society for the invitation to judge this lovely well run and well attended open show, their super hospitality and welcome were appreciated. Thanks to my Steward Marian who kept the ring moving along nicely and to the exhibitors who entered and accepted my placings graciously.

English Setter Open

1st & BOB Thomson’s Maursett Morganite for Caspellwynd 4 year old male, full of mischief and enjoying his day. Presented a clean, typical, elegant outline. Lovely head of good length and balance, with classic expression, expressive dark eye and well set ear. Good flews and balanced foreface to skull proportions. Well put together front, good forehand assembly and correct return of upper arm, well boned with tight well padded feet. Strong level topline, correct depth to chest, ribs well sprung and carried well back to strong loin, short coupled. Muscular, well angulated rear balanced with front assembly. Good tail set and carriage. Lovely flat silky coat with good feathering. Moved out freely on a long easy stride, covering the ground well and maintaining balance and outline.

GSP Open

1st, BOB & Grp1 Angus Edelmidpoint Native River Through Calmerell JW 2 year old male in spanking condition. One I’ve admired from the ringside and was delighted to get a chance to get hands on again in a breed class. Classic compact yet masculine outline. Good head with dark eye and good pigment, clean through skull and balanced foreface. Strong neck flows into well laid back shoulder, equal return of upper arm to place legs correctly under body. Depth and spring to ribs carried back to short couplings. Muscular thighs with width to first and second thigh and short hocks. Well boned throughout, neat well padded feet and a well set and carried tail. Flowed round the ring holding a strong topline, on an easy ground covering effortless stride. Never stopped performing to take Group 1.

2nd Wilkinson’s Zarozinia Carn Tuile 15 month bitch who is still maturing and has plenty of time. Good in profile although currently appears a little leggier as brisket still needs to drop a little. Excellent muscle throughout. Pretty head with balance to slightly rounded skull and dark eye and high set ear. Moderate angulation fore and aft. Good spring of rib which goes back to short loin. Enough bone and good feet. Moved out positively although a shade close behind today. 

Gordon Setter Open

1st & BOB Miller & Scobie’s Sh Ch Yennadon Calvay JW ShCEx OSW 7 year old male, not the most enthusiastic mover today but truer than the lovely 2 year old placed second. Correct head with good breadth of skull, slightly rounded, and depth of muzzle and flews, strength to underjaw, well set ears and lovely dark, expressive eyes. Correct forehand assembly with plenty of bone and good feet with correct pencilling on the toes. Strong neck flowing into a firm, level topline and a well set tail, although he didn’t make the most of it on the move. Well developed body with correct depth and length, ribs well sprung and carried back to a strong loin. Shown in a super gleaming coat with clean, rich markings, adding to his quality. Moved out straight and true with good reach, although a bit lacking in drive and enthusiasm, although he did liven up in the Veteran class.

2nd Miller’s Cafotaliena Heart of a Hero Liked this 2 year old, a very pleasing youngster. Good in head, neck and shoulders, clean through the throat and front, with good depth to chest and ribs carried well back. Balanced angulation fore and aft. A little lighter in bone than the winner. Presented in a lovely coat with clear markings and good feathering. On the move he maintained his topline well, showing good reach and drive and using his tail to advantage, although just a little wide coming towards.

Pointer Post Graduate

1st & BOB Collins Millpoint Spread Ypur Wings over Vabisbrae 15 month old bitch presenting a pleasing outline. Good enough in head, although I would prefer a little more depth to muzzle and more lip, and she lacked the slight dish which gives the Pointer head its characteristic finish. That said, she presented the more correct overall balance throughout. Strong neck with slight arch flowing into well laid back shoulders, with correct length and return of upper arm and a good prosternum, placing her legs well under her body. Good oval bone with visible sinew. Brisket to elbow. Deep ribs extending well back, giving the correct underline and strong loin. Topline showing the characteristic slight slope from withers to her well set bee sting tail. Well angulated rear with good muscle, balanced with front, allowing for correct movement and making good use of her tail on the move.

2nd Scotland’s Daledancer Victor McDade 2 year old male, an honest sort. Rather broad in skull which detracted from the typical expression, pronounced stop, good ears and flews. Very muscular through neck and shoulders, but not quite the forechest of the winner. Good legs and feet, with a deep chest and long ribs. Higher at the withers, and his muscle development gave the topline at times a broken appearance, although still flowing to a well set tail. Moderate angulation behind with well developed muscular thighs. Moved well.

Open

1st – see post graduate

2nd Collins Raigmore Hermia of Varisbrae Another 15 month old bitch who, although of similar size to the winner, is of a much lighter build. Good in head with slight dish and good flews and lip. Clean through neck and shoulders with enough forechest and return of upper arm. Not the topline of the winner, but well ribbed back to a short, strong loin. Moved soundly but did not have quite the same scope of reach and drive as the first. Would just prefer a bit more bone and substance throughout.

Cocker Spaniel Junior

1st BPIB, BSMPIG, BSMPIS Proudler’s Kimapa Kuromi Karrot 8 month old orange roan bitch full of confidence and showing herself to advantage in the hall today, with a super, happy attitude. Presented a lovely outline in profile. Good to go over with a correct head and expressive eye, good stop, low set ears well covered and a good square muzzle. Clean neck flowing neatly into well laid shoulders, with good return of upper arm placing her well boned, sturdy legs correctly under her. Compact body, deep through the chest with ribs well sprung and carried back to a short strong loin. Good rear with correct rump and a well set and well carried tail, completing the picture. She bustled her way accurately around the ring, moving freely and happily to take BPIB, BSMPIG and ultimately BSMPIS.

2nd Scotland’s Lynwater Bramble Blossom Another orange roan bitch of 10 months who also appealed in outline, although just a touch longer in body and therefore not quite the compact picture of the winner. Presented in good coat and condition, with a good head and neck into well laid shoulders. Correct depth of body with good bone throughout and held her topline well. Not quite as cooperative on the move as the winner today but nevertheless moved out soundly.

3rd Robertson’s Zheridons Black Mirror

RES Furzer’s Lochellan Dunn’s River Blue

Post Graduate 

1st Ewan’s Craigdean Cindy Oh Cindy Black bitch of lovely make and shape, presented in a super coat and in excellent condition. Correct in head with square muzzle, dark eye, low set well covered ears and good flews. Clean through neck and shoulders, flowing into well laid back forehand assembly. Good depth to brisket with ribs well sprung and carried well back to a strong short loin. Short well boned legs with well padded feet. Balanced rear angulation with good width to thighs and a well set tail complete the picture. Moved positively and soundly.

2nd Lawrie’s Inverella Hugo Boss Black male with a lovely head and gentle yet alert expression, super ears. Good front with correct balance to body having both depth and width. Well boned legs and good feet. Held correct topline with a good rear, showing muscle and strength, and moved out well. Handler would benefit from placing his rear legs slightly further back when stacking to ensure the hocks are straight.

3rd Bodzak’s Whinburn Dearg Aurora

RES Hynd’s Ryallcourt Way Above Over Scomar

Open 

1st & BOB Duncan’s Corralet Condesa 111 of Dunherl JW Blue roan bitch presenting a lovely outline when stacked, in super coat and condition. Classic head with dark eye, chiselling, low set ear, good nose, defined stop and square muzzle. Strength in neck flowing into well laid back shoulders and corresponding upper arm. Quality bone with well kept feet. Compact body with good depth to brisket, ribs well sprung and carried well back to a short wide loin. Well angulated rear with good muscle and a well set and correctly carried tail. Moved with typical merry cockery action, covering the ground positively to secure BOB.

2nd Furzer’s Durham Blue Blue roan dog with a lovely masculine head, super dark eye, good skull, low set ear and balanced muzzle with good flews. Good throughout the body with balanced angulation front and rear, good substance and correct bone, good feet well padded. Presented a compact outline in a lovely coat. Moved accurately holding a good topline and showing typical merry action.

3rd Ewan’s Craigdean Sloppy Joe 

RES Proudler’s Kimapa Kwakers Kalon 

Sussex Spaniel Open

1st & BOB McGeachie’s LuxCh/IrShCh Malbegmogs Lady of the Lake at Klanhallion CW26 Typical outline on this bitch, correctly long and low. Good head with width and balance, deep eye colour in keeping with coat, showing a little haw. Thick well set large ears. Correct stop and good nose with correct pigment. Strength to neck with slight arch flowing into well laid shoulders. Short, well boned legs with large, well padded feet. Long and deep through the body with ribs deep and carried well back, leading into a short, wide and strong loin, giving the correct length and substance. Strong, level topline and a well set tail. Powerful, well muscled hindquarters with low, parallel hocks. Good coat of correct texture, dense and flat, enhancing her typical outline. Moved soundly, covering the ground steadily with typical gait and good head carriage, maintaining her outline and tail carriage throughout.

Labrador Retriever Post Graduate 

1st Angus Kinnellish Glenesk Yellow male of more working type who could undoubtedly do a days work and then some. Presented in hard condition and showing a well balanced, athletic outline, with plenty of muscle throughout. Good head with breadth and correct stop, well balanced through the foreface with a good muzzle, pleasing eye and well placed ear. Powerful reachy neck flowing into muscular, well laid back shoulders, with good return of upper arm placing his legs correctly under his body. Well boned throughout with strong, straight forelegs and good, tight feet. Firm level topline held well, with good forechest and brisket down to elbow. Ribs well sprung and carried well back to a short, strong loin. Muscular thighs and a well angulated rear, balanced with his front assembly. Good tail set and carriage, typical of the breed. Moved purposefully around the ring with drive and accuracy, covering the ground efficiently and making full use of his construction.

Open 

1st & BOB Farquharson’s Ramsayville Russian Rhythm Yellow bitch of lovely make and shape and in very good condition. Presented a pleasing, balanced outline. Good through the head with correct proportions, leading into a strong neck which flows into a well set front assembly. Well boned legs with good, tight feet. Good depth to brisket with ribs well sprung and carried well back to a short, strong loin. Balanced angulation fore and aft with good width to thighs, giving a strong, level topline and a well set and correctly carried tail. On the move she was purposeful and precise, covering the ground efficiently. A close decision between her and the class winner, but just edged it here on overall balance and movement today. Close decision between her and the post graduate winner. 

2nd Collins Butebrae Wren of Vabisbrae Black bitch of working type who is slightly longer cast and a little lighter all through in bone and body than first. Angulation is balanced front and rear, front assembly is good with correct length and return of upper arm. Held her topline well on the move and displayed reach and drive, although just a shade close behind today.

Flatcoated Retriever Open

1st, BOB, Grp 2, BVIG Thomson’s Sh Ch Caci’s The Dream Catcher Badcall Just loved this beautifully balanced 7 year old bitch. Presented a classical, elegant outline. Lovely moulded headpiece with dark well set eyes giving a soft yet intelligent expression, and small well set ears. Flows from her strong neck of good length into well placed shoulders with correct return of upper arm, placing legs well under her body. Good depth and breadth to chest, ribs carried well back with the correct flat rib transitioning to spring ensuring correct elbow placement. Short strong loin leading to moderately angulated and well muscled rear. Quality bone throughout. Well set and carried tail. Shown in a gleaming flat coat. She covered the ground effortlessly moving with style and precision, free flowing with excellent reach and drive, maintaining her outline throughout. 

Curly Coated Retriever Open

1st & BOB Bain’s Crimblescurl Time to Tango at Wenichones JW 5 year old black bitch who was in a mischievous mood today. Good profile being slightly longer than tall, correct wedge shaped head, slight stop and balance between skull and foreface. Obliquely set dark eyes and small well placed ears. Strong neck into laid back shoulders and legs well under body, good feet. Deep chest, ribs sprung and extending back to short loin, correct underline. Muscular rear and moderate angulation with short hocks. Coat of correct texture with tight defined curls. Moved positively when she settled into it. 

AVNSC Open

1st BAVNSC & Grp 4 Stevenson’s Spuffing Daiquiri at Gaolchcara JW Lovely girl who is really maturing well. Judged her previously and liked her then. Appeals in profile where she is so balanced. Correct head with balance between skull and foreface, skull slightly rounded, fluting between eyes and chiselling below, good muzzle and flew, well set ears with feathering, good eye colour and shape. Slight arch to neck flowing into well laid shoulders, well boned legs and round feet. Deep in chest and ribs sprung and carried back to strong loin. Moderate rear angulation to match front assembly and muscular thighs all of which allow her to drive round the ring in a typical free and easy action.

2nd Stevenson’s Peasblossom Brogan at Gaolchcara Masculine Springer without any hint of coarseness. Good balance throughout. Classic head with all the required attributes and a lovely expression. Strength to neck which flows into well laid sloping shoulders, good legs with correct bone and tight feet. Balanced body proportions with deep chest and good ribbing, broad muscular thighs produce correct drive, wrapped in a lovely liver and white coat. He was out moved today by the bitch.

3rd Duncan’s Sh Ch Diggmere Tiger Swallowtail JW SHCEx OSW Italian Spinone

AV Minor Puppy 

1st Proudlers Kimapa Kuromi Karrot – See Cocker Junior

2nd Williamson’s Sandti Easy on Me Golden Retriever of 6 months beautiful in head with lovely dark eye, great pigment, well set ears, and good muzzle. Good neck into shoulders and well boned legs with good feet. Depth of chest and balanced leg length, ribs extend back with adequate spring for her age. In lovely body condition and correct angulation with width to thighs, moved well round the ring holding her topline and correct head and tail carriage.

3rd Smith’s Lynwater Star Spangle at Luanshya Cocker Spaniel

AV Puppy

1st Scotland’s Lynwater Bramble Blossom - see Cocker Junior

2nd Blazejczak’s Redgranate Amber Diamond Cocker Spaniel bitch of 8 months. Attractive girl of good make and shape, lovely in head with balance to skull and foreface. Good through neck and shoulders, compact body with correct bone and neat feet. Good coat. Moved well enough but needs to be a little more confident. 

AV Veteran

1st, BSVIG & BSVIS Thomson’s Sh Ch Caci’s The Dream Catcher Badcall – see Flatcoated Retriever Open

2nd Miller & Scobie’s Sh Ch Yennadon Calvay JW ShCEx OSW – See Gordon Setter Open

3rd Neatham’s Shoogsea Bibidi Bobidi Boo Cocker Spaniel

RES Proudler’s Kimapa Kocka Kaia Cocker Spaniel

Group 1 Angus Edelmidpoint Native River Through Calmerell JW GSP

Group 2 Thomson’s Sh Ch Caci’s The Dream Catcher Badcall Flatcoated Retriever

Group 3 Warden’s Holinbrae Zoom Time at Glentochy Golden Retriever male of 3 ½ years. Masculine without coarseness broad skull, dark eye, well set ears, length and breadth and width of skull and muzzle all proportionate. Muscular neck of good length set into well laid shoulders, equal return of upper arm allowing for correct leg placement. Depth to chest and ribs which are carried back to short strong loin. Well boned all through with angulation balanced fore and aft. Muscular rear with developed thighs which provide length of stride and drive from the rear while maintain a solid topline and good tail carriage.

Group 4 Stevenson’s Spuffing Daiquiri at Gaolchcara JW Springer Spaniel

Judge Jo MacLaine (Greyspirit)