Ross & Cromarty Canine Club

ROSS AND CROMARTY CANINE CLUB

SATURDAY 25TH APRIL 2026 

Thank you to the committee for the invitation to judge at the show, the weather was certainly on our side today. The quality of exhibits was very high and all exhibits were well groomed. The quality of the juniors was exceptional and I had to make some very difficult decisions as were all so closely placed together. Thank you to all those who entered under me and to my stewards on the day (sorry I didn’t get your names).

CLASS 18 – RETRIEVER (GOLDEN) YEARLING (1/0)

1st - Warden’s – Holinbrae Eurastar at Glentochty JW – Almost 2 year old dog, masculine with correct head and skull along with length of muzzle into good muscular neck. Dark eyes and correct ears, good scissor bite. Deep chest with well sprung ribs. Good coat with correct feathering. Moved well.

CLASS 19 – RETRIEVER (GOLDEN) POST GRADUATE (3/3)

1st – Saunderson’s – Drumkilty Rebel Song for Crobeag – Almost 3 year old female, very feminine with correct head and muzzle. Level topline, with well sprung ribs and correct tail set and carried level with back. Straight forelegs and well let down hocks, light golden coat with good round cat like feet. Moved well around the ring with drive and purpose.

2nd – Warden’s Holinbrae Zoom Time At Glentochty – 3.5 year old dog, good head and skull with correct scissor bite. Dark eyes and correct placement of ears. Deep chest and well sprung ribs, good coat with correct feathering. Moved well around the ring. 

CLASS 20 – RETRIEVER (GOLDEN) OPEN (6/5)

1st - Warden’s – Noblemoon Tak The High Road To Glentochty VW – Almost 9 year old dog, very masculine with correct head and skull along with length of muzzle into good muscular neck onto level topline, Forelegs straight with shoulders well laid back, correct placement of legs underbody, strong and muscular loins and legs, hocks well let down and straight when viewed from rear. Deep chest with well sprung ribs. Dark golden coat. Moved with drive and a long stride. Certainly not affected by his age. Pleased to award BOB.

2nd – Younie Mr & Mrs – Glenrioch Storm Trooper – Almost 10 year old dog, very masculine with correct head, skull and muzzle. Level topline with deep and well sprung ribs, close fitting elbows. Long stride with powerful drive. Another veteran certainly not showing his age.

HEAT OF: SCOTTISH JUNIOR HANDLER OF THE YEAR

CLASS 140 – A JUNIOR HANDLING 6 – 11 YEARS (4/1)

1st - Abbie Smith

2nd - Kanan Maver

3rd - Eleonor Moir

CLASS 141 – B JUNIOR HANDLING 12 – 16 YEARS (5/1)

1st – Amelia-Jayne Dyer

2nd - Karson Mavor

3rd – Chloe Black

4th – Kira Dunbar

The quality of the junior handlers in both classes was exceptional and each and everyone of them should be very proud on how well they presented their dogs and answered my questions. The handlers were very professional and showed a good level of sportsmanship, there are many adults who could learn from them.

Les Cox - Halloxwishes