Highland Canine Association

My thanks to the committee for the invitation to judge this well-run show. Thanks also to the exhibitors for bringing some quality dogs, it was a pleasure to judge them and I was spoilt for choice

Boxer

Open (4,1)

1st – Thomson’s Marbelton I Dare You with Bugarivo – BOB

Well-constructed red dog of excellent proportions with a muscular neck, short straight back, correct tail set and carriage, deep chest, good ribbing, broad croup and powerful hindquarters. Masculine head with a good balance of skull to muzzle, distinct stop, dark eye, well set ears and correct mouth, combining to give a lively expression. Moved soundly and true from all angles with good reach and drive.

2nd – Lafferty’s Jimbren Legacy Lives On through Tauralord JW

Quality brindle dog, not quite as mature as 1st, but pleased for his outline and overall balance. Nicely arched neck, well laid shoulders, straight front with strong bone, firm topline, correct tail set, good bend of stifle and well let down hocks. Attractive head with lean skull, broad muzzle, well placed stop, good mouth, dark eye, well set and carried ears. Moved well.

3rd – Thomsons’ & Spencer’s Ashronsha Love Is In The Air at Latchkey

Rottweiler

Open (6,2)

1st – Wilson’s Inveralicia Benrinnes – BOB

Feminine bitch of nice overall balance with good substance for size. Level topline flowing into a gently sloping croup with correct tail carriage. Straight front, sufficient depth of chest, muscular neck and well-developed hindquarters with good bend of stifle and well let down hocks. Pleasing head of correct proportions with broad skull, well defined stop, deep muzzle, dark eye and well carried ears. Very sound on the move, covering the ground with ease.

2nd – Deas’ Bugarivo Caoimhe

Larger framed bitch who was not making the best of herself on the day. She is well made with a neck of good length, well laid shoulders, straight front with strong bone, good depth of chest, good topline and tail set. She has a good bend of stifle and well let down hocks, but she tended to lean back when looking up at her handler which made her appear over angulated at the rear. She has an alert expression with correct balance of skull to muzzle, good mouth, dark brown almond shaped eyes, and high set ears. Rather full of herself, and her movement lacked the accuracy and consistency of 1st.

3rd – Bunton’s Seittor Look Of Love

Siberian Husky

Graduate (1,0)

1st – Emery’s Moonage Daydream 

Just under three-year-old dog of pleasing size and balanced proportions. Good reach of neck leading into a firm topline with a correctly set and well-carried tail of good length. Sufficient depth of chest with good spring of rib and a short, strong loin. Masculine head of pleasing type with flat skull, balanced skull and muzzle, rounded foreface, good underjaw, almond shaped eyes and well-set erect ears, giving a typical keen expression. Still requires further maturity. Moved OK once he settled into his stride.

AVNSC Working

Post Graduate (2,0)

1st – Odonnell’s Kalaslane Irish Eyes at Neukiebear (IKC) (Russian Black Terrier)

Very well-balanced youngster of correct proportions with a strong muscular neck, well angulated fore and aft, good topline and tailset. Feminine head with correct 50:50 balance of skull to muzzle, dark eye and well carried ears. At only nine months she impressed for her movement with excellent reach and drive.

2nd – Chamberlin’s Manzart Harliequinn (Dobermann)

Attractive bitch who when standing presented a pleasing square outline . Good reach of neck, level topline, well set and carried tail, good bend of stifle and well let down hocks. Her head is typical with parallel planes of skull to muzzle, slight stop, good mouth, dark almond shaped eyes, and neat ears. Just preferred the reach of 1st on the move.

Open (1,0)

1st – Verrall’s Grafmax Oberon at Camperdown JW (Dobermann) – BOB

Well-balanced dog of pleasing size and slightly square outline who stands foursquare naturally. Nice for size and substance with balanced angulation, a strong neck flowing into a firm topline and correct tail set and carriage. Head is a good blunt wedge with a flat skull, slight stop, smooth cheeks, good underjaw, dark almond shaped eyes and well set ears. Moved well from all angles and an attentive showman.

AV Working

Minor Puppy (3,1)

1st – Thomsons’ & Spencer’s Ashronsha Love Is In The Air at Latchkey (Boxer)

Very promising six-month-old bitch with excellent overall shape and proportions. Good neck, level topline and correct tail set, straight front with sufficient bone for her age, well angulated hindquarters with a good bend of stifle and well let down hocks,. Feminine head with alert expression, balanced skull and muzzle, correct stop, dark eye, well set ears and good mouth. Moved very soundly and true with pleasing reach and drive.

2nd – Macgregor’s Hillhaven Made In Heaven (Leonberger)

Another promising six-month-old puppy who is still developing and currently stands a little higher over the rear, affecting her outline and hind angulation. Good reach of neck, level topline and long well-carried tail. Attractive feminine head with balanced skull and muzzle, good mask, dark eye, correct mouth and sufficient underjaw. A little loose in front when standing and moving but this should tighten with maturity.

Post Graduate (5,1)

1st – Somerville’s Manzart Jean Genie (Dobermann)

Well-balanced bitch of pleasing, slightly square outline. Excellent neck flowing into a firm topline with correct tailset and carriage, straight front with flexible pasterns, enough depth of chest, well-muscled hindquarters with good bend of stifle, well let down hocks. Feminine head with balanced skull and muzzle, dark well-set eyes, good ear carriage, rounded muzzle, correct mouth and strong underjaw. Moved soundly and positively in all directions.

2nd - Manzart Harliequinn

3rd - Jimbren Legacy Lives On through Tauralord JW

Open (4,2)

1st – Lafferty’s Geenawell Lorenzo ShCEx (Boxer)

Well-balanced dog with the square outline typical of the breed. Strongly made with excellent depth of body, good bone for size and well muscled throughout. Nicely arched neck, well laid shoulders, straight front with flexible pasterns, deep chest, level topline and correct tail set, good bend of stifle and well let down hocks, Masculine head with good width of skull and muzzle, distinct stop, dark eye and well-set ears giving a typical alert expression. Moved soundly with purpose. 

2nd – Thomson’s Arkeney Desperado Von Bugarivo (AI) (Boxer)

Quality dog with a pleasing outline, but not quite the substance or muscle of 1st. Well-ribbed with good depth of chest, level topline, strong loin and well set and carried tail. Attractive head of pleasing proportions, distinct stop, dark expressive eyes, neat ears and strong underjaw. Moved true once he settled, but I just preferred the hind angulation of 1st.

Veteran (3,1)

1st – Odonnell’s Ir Ch Kalaslane Revenge for Neukiebear (IKC) ShCEx VW (Russian Black Terrier)

8 year old girl of excellent size and balance. Well made throughout with strong neck, firm topline and correct tail set, good depth of chest, straight front, neat feet and well-angulated hindquarters with well let down hocks. Balanced head of correct proportions, dark eye, well-set ears and strong underjaw. Free moving with powerful drive from the rear.

2nd – Thomson’s Bugarivo Arizona (Boxer)

Nearly ten-year-old bitch of good breed type who carries her years lightly. Level topline, correct tail set, deep chest and balanced angulation fore and aft with flexible pasterns. Feminine head with balanced skull and muzzle, dark eye, correct ear carriage and alert expression. Particularly pleasing on the move, showing impressive reach and drive that belied her age.

Australian Shepherd

Open (5,1)

1st – Crawford’s Ch Mistyholly More Magic for Louiston BOB

Nearly ten-year-old b/m bitch of excellent breed type and overall balance. Strong yet feminine, with good reach of neck flowing into a firm, level topline and correct slight slope to the croup with naturally bobbed tail. Well boned with straight forelegs, flexible pasterns, good depth of chest and well-muscled hindquarters showing good bend of stifle and well let down hocks. Attractive head with correct balance of skull and muzzle, distinct stop, almond-shaped eyes, neat correctly carried ears and strong underjaw. Sound and effortless on the move, covering the ground well in all directions.

2nd – Webster’s Louiston Hellfire

Quality black tri NBT bitch, daughter to 1st, and slightly shorter coupled than her dam. Well constructed throughout with a good reach of neck leading into a firm topline with the correct slight slope over the croup. straight front, flexible pasterns, neat feet, good bend of stifle and well let down hocks. Feminine head with balanced skull and muzzle, distinct stop, flat skull with parallel planes, almond-shaped eyes, well-set ears and correct mouth. Moved freely and soundly, but just preferred the outline and balance of the winner.

3rd - Heggie’s Talard It Wasn’t Me Ir Jun Ch CJW25

Collie (Rough)

Post Graduate (1,0)

1st – Brodie’s Shanaburn Midnight Kisses 

Feminine tri-colour bitch at the lower end of the size range, with pleasing overall balance and outline. Good reach of neck leading into a firm topline with slight rise over the loin and gentle slope to the croup and a low-set tail, although a little short. Straight front with flexible pasterns, good bend of stifle and well let down hocks, parallel when viewed from behind. Well muscled with good depth of chest, although carrying a little more weight than preferred. Attractive head with good balance of skull and muzzle, parallel planes, stop perhaps a shade deeper than ideal, almond-shaped obliquely set eyes and well-used ears. Moved OK.

Open (2,0)

1st – Brodie’s Shanaburn Country Road BOB

Shaded sable dog of pleasing overall balance with good reach of neck, level topline and gentle slope over the croup to a low-set slightly short tail. His angulation is balanced fore and aft, his front straight with enough bone, though a shade weak in pasterns, good bend of stifle and well let down hocks. Masculine head with a flat skull, nicely rounded muzzle, enough underjaw, dark obliquely set almond-shaped eyes, and neatly tipped ears. Moved soundly.

2nd – Swinton Raven’s Corydon Ice Imperial

Eye-catching b/m dog with a full white collar and an attractive head of correct type, with a pleasing expression. Flat skull with parallel planes, slight stop, dark almond-shaped eyes, rounded muzzle, good underjaw and neat well-carried ears. He has enough neck and a level topline with the correct rise over the loin and gentle slope to the croup ending in a low-set tail. Straight front with flexible pasterns and neat feet. I would prefer more bend of stifle, and while he has a well laid shoulder he is rather steep in upper arm which affected his forehand reach, giving him less efficient profile movement than 1st.

Border Collie

Graduate (2,1)

1st – Kempton’s Borderbrook Special Dream

Promising 11-month-old black and white bitch of excellent size and proportions with a pleasing length-to-height ratio. Good reach of neck flowing into a level topline and gently sloping croup with a low-set tail of good length. Straight front with sufficient bone, flexible pasterns and adequate depth of chest for her age. Hindquarters developing with good bend of stifle and well let down hocks. Feminine head with broad skull, parallel planes, distinct stop, dark oval eyes set well apart and neatly tipped ears giving a sweet enquiring expression. Moved very soundly from all angles.

Post Graduate (2,0)

1st – Rettie’s Glenfound Future Hope

Well-balanced black and white dog of pleasing size and outline. Excellent reach of neck flowing into a level topline and correctly sloping croup with a long, low-set tail. Well angulated throughout with good bend of stifle, well let down hocks, straight front, flexible pasterns, neat oval feet, good spring of rib and short loin. Masculine yet refined head with balanced skull and muzzle, parallel planes, moderate stop, rounded muzzle, brown oval eyes and neatly carried tipped ears giving a typical keen expression. Moved freely and effortlessly, dropping his head in true Border Collie style with good reach in front and strong drive behind.

2nd – Kempton’s Borderbrook Special Dream

Open (3,0)

1st – Kempton’s Art Of Blossom Drowned In Emotion into Borderbrook JW (Imp Esp) BOB

Quality black and white dog of super balance and construction. Strong without coarseness, with excellent reach of neck, level topline and correctly sloping croup leading to a long, low-set tail. Excellent forehand angulation with a well-laid shoulder and good length of upper arm, allowing excellent forehand reach. Straight front, flexible pasterns, neat feet and well-angulated hindquarters with good bend of stifle and well let down hocks. Masculine head with flat skull, parallel planes, moderate stop, dark oval eyes, rounded muzzle and neatly carried ears. Another who moved efficiently, dropping his head naturally and covering the ground with an effortless daisy-cutting action.

2nd – Rettie’s Sashdan Diamond Deeva in Glenfound (Imp Aus)

Feminine bitch, nice for size and of pleasing type. She has a good reach of neck, level topline and correctly sloping croup to a low set tail. Good layback of shoulder, but upper arm could be longer, good depth of chest and spring of rib, would prefer more bend of stifle, well let down hocks. Sweet head with parallel planes, good mouth, rounded muzzle, dark oval eyes, and she has a sweet expression when persuaded to use her ears. Moved soundly but lacked the reach and drive of 1st.

3rd – Heggie’s Locheil A Good Heart Ir Jun Ch CJW23

Bearded Collie

Post Graduate (6,1)

1st – Ryan’s Gallus Midas Touch into Razcal JW

Quality brown dog presented in excellent coat and of pleasing overall balance. Correct proportions with good reach of neck, firm level topline and gently sloping croup flowing into a low-set tail of good length. Well angulated fore and aft with straight front, good depth of chest and well-muscled hindquarters. Masculine head of correct proportions with broad, flat skull, balanced muzzle, expressive eyes, well-carried ears blending into the outline of the head, rounded muzzle and strong underjaw. Moved freely and soundly, true in all directions.

2nd – Long’s Talraz Signs Of Spring at Bearbria

Well-balanced exhibit, slightly shorter coupled than the winner but still maintaining a pleasing outline, standing naturally foursquare. Good reach of neck leading into a level topline with a gentle slope over the croup and low-set tail. Straight front, good bend of stifle and well let down hocks. Attractive head with broad square skull, muzzle of equal length, sufficient underjaw, expressive eyes and well-set ears, giving a soft expression. Moved soundly throughout.

3rd - Kuz’ Farmarens Peter Pan at Strufingill (Imp Swe)

Open (3,0)

1st – Kuz’ Kiltondale Memphis Belle at Strufingill – BOB

Attractive slate bitch with a lovely outline. Correct length-to-height ratio with well-balanced angulation throughout. She has a strong neck of good length flowing into a level topline and gently sloping croup with a low-set tail of good length. Very well-laid shoulders and corresponding length of upper arm, straight front, good depth of chest and hindquarters balanced with forehand. Feminine head with broad, flat skull, parallel planes, well filled foreface, dark eyes and well-carried ears. Moved freely and effortlessly, true coming and going, carrying her head correctly and showing excellent reach in profile.

2nd – Costello’s Bradiba’s Brilliant Nutmeg Muffin at Calkylona

Masculine brown dog with pleasing overall balance and breed type. Good reach of neck, level topline, low-set tail, straight front, flexible pasterns, good depth of chest, well-angulated hindquarters with sufficient depth of chest. Attractive head with balanced skull and muzzle, expressive self-coloured eyes, well-set ears and strong underjaw. Not quite the length of upper arm of 1st, resulting in slightly less reach in profile, although still sound and true on the move.

3rd - Savage’s Talraz Comic Relief at Canaich JW VW

Briard

Open (4,2)

1st – Nelson’s Gilcoru Rose Goldea D’Brie

Nine-year-old bitch but you wouldn’t know it from her condition and movement. Well balanced with correct proportions, she has a good reach of neck flowing into a level topline and gently sloping croup with a low-set tail. Well angulated throughout, with very good shoulder placement and length of upper arm, straight front, flexible pasterns and neat feet. Feminine head with broad skull, balanced muzzle, dark expressive eyes, well set and used ears, and correct mouth. Moved freely and soundly from all angles.

2nd – Thomson’s Fostebrie Just Finesse

Twenty-month-old bitch with plenty of promise who was rather exuberant on the day. Well made overall with good substance, straight front, sufficient bone, good reach of neck, firm topline, correctly carried tail of good length, well-muscled hindquarters with good bend of stifle and well let down hocks,. Attractive head of good type with pleasing expression, balanced skull and muzzle and dark eyes. Moved well enough once she settled, but not the profile reach of 1st.

AV Pastoral IBR

Open (1,0)

1st – Emery’s Freya White Alexia to Navajos (Imp Cze) (White Swiss Shepherd)

Balanced bitch of pleasing size and overall proportions. Well constructed throughout with excellent shoulder placement and length of upper arm, straight front, neat feet, flexible pasterns, good bend of stifle and well let down hocks. Good depth of chest and sufficient substance without coarseness. Feminine head of correct type with flat skull, slight stop, parallel planes, dark almond-shaped eyes, excellent pigmentation, well-set ears carried alertly and strong underjaw, giving a typical attentive expression. Moved true in all directions with good reach and drive in profile.

AVNSC Pastoral

Post Graduate (4,0)

1st – Scott-May’s Croftdouglas Dileas Anam (Samoyed)

Well-balanced bitch of pleasing size and correct outline. Good reach of neck flowing into a firm topline with correct tail carriage. Well angulated fore and aft with straight front, good spring of pastern, good bend of stifle and well let down hocks. Good depth of chest and sufficient substance throughout. Typical head with broad, slightly rounded wedge-shaped skull, dark almond-shaped eyes, excellent pigmentation, neat ears carried alertly and strong underjaw, giving the characteristic smiling expression. Moved freely and soundly in all directions.

2nd – Nicoll’s Celtacastus Lilo (GSD)

Promising 11-month-old bitch of good type and overall construction. Good reach of neck leading into a firm topline with a gentle slope over the croup to a long, low-set tail. Well angulated fore and aft with balanced proportions for her age. Feminine head with good balance of skull and muzzle, dark almond-shaped eyes, smooth cheeks, neat erect ears and sufficient underjaw, giving a pleasing expression. Moved very soundly and confidently in all directions.

3rd - Smith’s Breezlyn Ears Lookin At You (Hungarian Pumi)

Open (4,2)

1st – Gray’s Nellinka Golden Boy (GSD)

Well-proportioned dog with a lean, athletic outline and good overall balance. Particularly pleasing forehand with well-laid shoulder and good length of upper arm, complemented by a short, strong loin, good bend of stifle and well let down hocks. Good reach of neck, firm topline, straight front and correctly carried long tail. Masculine head of good breed type with balanced skull and muzzle, slight stop, parallel planes, rounded foreface, dark eyes and neat erect ears carried alertly, giving an attentive expression. Once settled, moved as his construction would suggest with a powerful driving action.

2nd – Taylor’s Siskiva This Love (GSD)

Well-sized bitch with good bone and a pleasing overall outline and balanced angulation at both ends. Feminine head of correct proportions with equal length of skull and muzzle, slight stop, good mouth and strong underjaw, although still needs to fill under the eyes and her ears were carried rather wide. Moved quite well but preferred the expression of 1st.

AV Pastoral

Puppy (6,1)

1st – Farmarens Peter Pan at Strufingill (Imp Swe) (Bearded Collie)

Placed 3rd in a strong Post Graduate class behind more mature exhibits, at 10 months old this attractive slate youngster presents a pleasing outline with correct length to height ratio. He has a nicely arched neck, level topline and well set and carried tail. He has well laid shoulders and return of upper arm, good depth of chest for his age, and well-angulated hindquarters which enable him to move freely and soundly. His head is of good proportions with a broad flat skull, strong muzzle, correct scissor bite, eyes toning with coat, good pigmentation, and well set and carried ears. Shown in good coat and presented in excellent condition. 

2nd Borderbrook Special Dream

3rd Costello’s Calkylona Midnite Shadow

Post Graduate (8,1)

1st – Borderbook Special Dream

2nd – Simpson’s Clemwood Fairy Glen (Shetland Sheepdog)

16-month-old b/m bitch of pleasing size and substance. Good reach of neck flowing into a level topline with a gentle slope over the croup to a low-set tail. Her angulation is balanced at both ends, but she still needs to develop in chest and ribcage which will come with maturity. Feminine head with good balance of skull and muzzle, parallel planes, moderate stop, dark almond-shaped eyes and neat ears used alertly, giving a sweet typical expression. Showed well for her handler and moved soundly from all angles.

3rd – Saunders’ Leterikhills River Star over Torriglen JW

Open (4,2)

1st – Borderbook Special Dream

2nd – Hannah’s Shenachie Mystic Opal

7 year old tricolour girl, nice for shape and size and in excellent coat and condition. Pleasing outline with a nicely arched neck enhanced by a white collar, level topline and slope over croup to a long enough tail, straight front with round bone, feet could be tighter. Her head is balanced with a slight stop, nicely rounded muzzle and dark almond shaped eyes. She was a bit reluctant to use her ears but when she does she has a very sweet expression. Moved OK.

Veteran (10,2)

1st – Ch Mistyholly More Magic for Louiston

2nd – Emery’s Ir Ch Kontrastas Huntsman White Von Navajos ShCEx CW26

Well-constructed dog of excellent overall balance with a pleasing outline. Strong, muscular neck flowing into a firm, level topline with the correct gentle slope over the croup and a very long, low-set tail. Straight front with strong bone, flexible pasterns, neat feet and well-angulated hindquarters with good bend of stifle and well let down hocks. Masculine head of correct type with flat skull, parallel planes, dark almond-shaped eyes, smooth cheeks, well-set ears carried alertly and a strong underjaw, giving an attentive expression. Very sound mover with super profile action. Unlucky to meet 1st, both exhibits are a credit to their owners.

3rd - Peart’s Ch Kilfinan Mister Moonlight for Talluarchy (Bearded Collie)

BIS - Mackie’s Daldorn Candy Kisses (Bedlington Terrier)

Feminine bitch who takes the eye immediately for her lovely breed type and elegant outline. She has a good length of neck set into well laid shoulders, straight front with hare feet, slightly arched topline, well-muscled hindquarters and low set tail. Typical pear-shaped head with deep narrow skull and no stop, well filled foreface, and low set ears. Movement light and accurate.

RBIS Art Of Blossom Drowned In Emotion into Borderbrook JW (Imp Esp)

Best Special Minor Puppy In Show

Gianntti’s Aftershine Ella Ganza (Toy Poodle)

Smart black girl of pleasing size and overall balance, with typical square outline. Good reach of neck flowing into well-laid shoulders, with a firm topline and high-set tail , compact body with good depth of brisket, a short strong loin and well developed hindquarters. Her head is balanced with a long clean muzzle and flat cheeks, dark almond shaped eyes and low set ears. Moved soundly with good drive.

Reserve Best Special Minor Puppy in Show

McDonald's Donurie’s Harlekuin (Hungarian Vizsla)

Well balanced bitch of good proportions and substance. Good length of neck flowing cleanly into well-laid shoulders, straight front, flexible pasterns, tight round feet, good depth of chest with prominent breastbone, level back, short strong loin, well set tail and moderate hind angulation. Lean head with slight stop, tapering muzzle, oval eyes and low set ears giving a soft feminine expression. Moved true with good reach and drive.

Best Special Puppy In Show

Stephen’s Kamarri Step Ahead (Standard Poodle)

Stylish black male presenting a balanced and elegant outline. Good reach of neck, well-laid shoulders and length of upper arm, firm topline and correctly set tail carried high. Straight front with good bone and neat feet, compact body with enough depth of brisket for age and well-sprung ribs, muscular thighs, good bend of stifle and well let down hocks. His head is long and refined with a strong foreface, well defined chin, dark almond shaped eyes and long low set ears, combining to give an intelligent expression. Shown in super coat and condition and moved with a light ground covering action.

Reserve Best Special Puppy in Show

Donurie’s Harlekuin (Hungarian Vizsla)

Best Special Veteran in Show

Ch Mistyholly More Magic for Louiston

Reserve Best Special Veteran in Show

Bowley’s Sh Ch Gunsyn Everywhere (Bracco Italiano)

Striking white and orange girl with pleasing almost square shape. Short powerful neck leading to well defined withers and well-laid shoulders, straight front with good bone, flexible pasterns, tight well arched feet, broad deep chest, good ribcage, strong loin, firm topline and slope over croup to a well set tail and good rear angulation. Typical head with skull and muzzle of equal length, divergent planes, slight stop, lean cheeks, and well placed long ears, giving a soft expression. Moved true with drive from strong hindquarters.