Sept19 - EofSCSC

Thank you to the committee for inviting me to judge at this lovely friendly show

and for the first-class hospitality. I was impressed with the overall quality of

the dogs and have since learnt my BIS winner has now gained her title, congratulations!

1. Torbett’s Kirlinjis Dare to Stare ShCM

Well balanced 9-year-old blue dog. Good reach of neck into excellent

lay of shoulder, level topline which he kept on the move, firm thickly

padded feet and well let down hocks from which he drove around the

ring. Best Veteran in Show.

2. MacFarlane’s Cooleela Rob Roy

11-year-old well boned black & tan dog. Short coupled and well

angulated hindquarters just not as balanced on the move as 1.

1. MacFarlane’s Cooleela Heracles

8-month black dog, lovely balanced head with tight dark eye, kind

expression, square muzzle, well boned, good width of chest, good

reach of neck, deep brisket, well angulated hindquarters, moved well.

Best Puppy Dog.

1. Clelland & Platt’s Charbonnel Time’N’Tide

17-month blue dog in gleaming coat and excellent condition. Headed a

really good class of youngsters. Masculine head, square muzzle, well

boned, firm thickly padded feet, good reach of neck into good lay of

shoulder, drove around the ring with great ring presence and lovely

wagging tail, well presented.

2. Scotland & Maclean’s Zheridons China Crisis

Another promising youngster with lots to like, well angulated, firm

thickly padded feet, just preferred head of 1.

3. Davidson’s Rancecraig A Million Dreams

Res. McCluskie’s Kenwad Chico

1. Macfarlane’s Cooleela Heracles

Repeat.

1. Scotland & Maclean’s Lynlochan Perseus

I loved this orange boy and was looking forward to seeing him in the

final line up, I feel he just needs a little more confidence with his

handler. Very balanced dog from any angle, tight dark eye, masculine

head and gentle expression, good reach of neck and lay of shoulder,

good return of upper arm, well angulated hindquarters, good width all

through, level topline. Although a little unsettled to begin with when

standing and a little erratic on the move he did move with drive. I really

hope with gentle handling he can gain confidence as he has great

potential to do well.

1. Todd & Rahman’s Chataway Hijacked

Good quality blue dog, good width and depth of chest, short coupled,

big ribs, well angulated, firm thickly padded feet, moved with drive.

Reserve Best Dog.

2. Kenwad Chico

Black dog, short coupled, deep brisket, well presented, when settled

moved well.

1. Torbett & Hamilton’s Bartonholm Kings Landing at Kirlinjis (NAF)

Well boned blue dog, firm thickly padded feet, good head and

expression, level topline, well angulated hindquarters, excellent coat

and condition, moved well.

1. Torbett & Hamilton’s Bartonholm Kings Landing at Kirlinjis (NAF)

Repeat

1. Cleland’s Belltrees Kandyman

Loved this young golden dog, so much to like about him. Good bone,

straight front, dark pigment, square well-developed muzzle, good depth

of chest, good reach of neck into well laid back shoulders, well ribbed,

short coupled, well rounded hindquarters, moved with drive and

purpose, a real showman. Best Dog, BOS.

1. Kirlinjis Made You Look JW ScCM

Headed a class of 2 top quality dogs. Good head and expression

although I would prefer a slightly darker eye, short coupled, good reach

of neck, well angulated hindquarters, good width of stifle, lovely merry

nature which completed the picture on the move.

2. Hynd’s Ryallcourt Tan About Town at Scomar

Lovely tri dog with lots of good attributes, super bone, firm thickly

padded feet, excellent coat and condition, well presented, good reach

of neck and lay of shoulder, good width all through, well developed

chest, just preferred the balanced movement of 1.

1. Gallinogos Gold Finger (IMP SERB)

Well grown golden dog, square muzzle, dark eye, good bone, firm

thickly padded feet, well developed chest, good reach of neck and well

laid back shoulders, well handled.

2. Duncan’s Bartonholm Saltire Express

Lovely orange dog good bone, excels in head, dark eye, good spring of

rib, short coupled, well presented. Would just prefer a stronger front,

moved with drive.

1. Torbett’s Kirlinjis Tropical Crush

Very balanced orange bitch, well boned, short coupled, good spring of

rib, well developed chest, good reach of neck and well laid back

shoulders, correct flat silky coat which was in excellent condition, well

angulated, moved well.

2. Neatham’s Shoogsea Peach Streisand VW

Another orange lady enjoying her day out, moved well with drive, just

preferred shoulder and compactness of 1.

1. Bodzak’s Briconess Solar Corona

Lovely 7mth black bitch, lovely outline, pretty feminine head, dark eye,

good spring of rib, firm thickly padded feet, good reach of neck, deep

brisket, moved well.

1. Adams’ Whinburn Ptarmigan

Lovely gold puppy with so much to like about her already, lovely

balanced outline, beautiful head and melting expression, square

muzzle, dark pigment, well boned, short in loin, good spring of rib, good

return of upper arm and well angulated hindquarters, well laid back

shoulders, firm thickly padded feet, short below hocks, moved with

drive, one to watch! Delighted to award her Reserve Best Bitch, Best

2. Wilson’s Kenwad Chanel Mademoiselle

Petite feminine blue, overall a lovely type unlucky to meet 1. Moved

with drive and enthusiasm.

1. Todd & Rahman’s Grandtully Gabrielle

Top quality black bitch, correct feminine head and expression, firm

thickly padded feet, balanced outline, short cobby body, good reach of

neck, well laid back shoulder, straight silky coat, short below hocks,

excellent condition, very well presented.

2. Duncan’s Bartonholm May Queen

Blue bitch although sparse in coat made up for it in breed type. Well

boned, firm thickly padded feet, good spring of ribs, balanced head with

melting expression, just lost her topline on the move today.

3. MacFarlane’s Cooleela Cressida

Res. Wilson’s Kenwad Chanel Mademoiselle

1. Devine’s Devmont Magic Star

Well boned black bitch, straight front, best of heads, square muzzle,

feminine expression, dark tight eye, good width of second thigh, moved

with drive.

2. Rodger’s Kenwad Black Opium at Ravensgreen

Short cobby bitch, moved well, just preferred head and shoulders of 1.

1. Adams’ Whinburn Ptarmigan

Repeat

1. Todd & Rahman’s Zheridons Chinese Whispers

Wow, just loved this blue bitch, such a show girl loving every minute of

it. Oozes breed type, balanced outline, lovely feminine head with gentle

expression, dark tight eye, straight front, firm thickly padded feet, good

spring of rib, short in loin, correctly balanced front and rear angulation,

moved with drive. Delighted to award her Best Bitch and Best In Show.

I have since learnt that she has now gained her very well-deserved

title.

2. Duncan’s Manlinson Everything’s Rosy in Bartonholm

Pushed hard in this class, lovely cobby bitch, short coupled, good head

and gentle expression, level topline and good tailset. Unlucky to meet

1.

3. Devine’s Devmont Let It Go

1. Torbett’s Kirlinjis Muddy Puddle

Eye catching liver roan bitch, straight front, tight neat feet, good reach

of neck and lay of shoulder, short coupled, deep brisket, good width of

stifle, feminine head and expression.

2. Maclean’s Lynwater Symphony

Similar attributes to 1, lovely head and expression, good pigment, well

boned, just a little longer in loin than 1.

3. Coltart’s Bartonholm Crossstitch at Branniffmhor

1. Torbett’s Kirlinjis Muddy Puddle

Repeat

2. Sinclair’s Casadeperros Octubre

Lovely golden bitch, excels in head and eye, melting expression, dark

eye, good width and depth of chest, firm thickly padded feet, good

bone, good reach of neck and lay of shoulder.

3. Duncan’s Kenwad Black Tulip of Dunherl

Res. Coltart’s Bartonholm Crossstitch at Branniffmhor

1. McCabe-Bell’s Grandtully Eliza Doolittle

Black bitch with lovely balanced outline, correct straight front, good

return of upper arm, good reach of neck and lay of shoulder, short in

loin, well sprung ribs, correct flat silky coat, moved well with drive.

2. Maclean’s Lynwater Minuet

Blue bitch slightly longer in loin than 1, good return of upper arm and

well angulated hindquarters, moved well.

3. Devine’s Chataway The Number One Girl at Devmont

1. Craig’s Rancecraig Rock and Roll

Well grown blue bitch, good head and expression, dark tight eye, good

bone and thickly padded feet, straight front, good reach of neck, moved

with drive.

2. Duncan’s Kenwad Guchi Boo of Dunherl

Balanced outline, well ribbed and short coupled, just preferred head

and movement of 1.

1. Torbett’s Kirlinjis Dare To Be Maid

Straight front, good reach of neck and lay or shoulder, good width of

second thigh, well rounded hindquarters, firm thickly padded feet,

exuberant and merry on the move.

2. Maclean’s Lynwater Aida

Lovely bitch slightly longer cast than 1, correct head and expression,

good reach of neck and excellent lay of shoulder, difficult decision but 1

just held her topline better on the move.

3. Neatham’s Shoogsea Jessica Rabbit

1. Ryallcourt Tan About Town at Scomar

Repeat

Thank you to the officers and Committee of the East of Scotland Cocker Spaniel Club for inviting me to judge the special award classes at their show on 7th September 2019. I would also like to thank my stewards, Jane Smith and Stuart McCabe Bell for their help, ensuring that all classes ran smoothly.

1. R Adams, Whinburn Ptarmigan. Red Bitch. Sweet expression and correct dentine. Good bone and substance, good reach of neck and good shoulder placement. Great topline which was kept on the move. Well presented. This youngster should go far.

2. S McacFarlane. Cooleela Heracles. Black dog. Handsome boy with correct dentine, good reach of neck, good bone and substance. Good topline held on the move. Not the same drive as 1.

1. M. Clelland. Belltrees Kandy Man. Lovely Red dog. Good masculine head, excellent bone and substance. Very cockery outline. Great topline held on the move. Well presented.  Good reach of movement.

2. K Torbett, Kirlinjis Muddy Puddle.  Lovely chocolate roan bitch, very sweet expression. Very cockery outline. Again, excellent topline and well presented. So difficult when dogs and bitches are in the same class.

1. K Torbett. Kirlinjis Dare To Be Maid. Lovely Blue roan bitch, sweet expression correct in all aspects. However, quite hesitant on the move hence my long deliberence  on the result. I decided not to penalise as she was the best dog in the ring at the time.

2. Mr&Mrs D Neatham. Shoogsea Peach Streisand VW. Orange roan bitch. Correct dentine, good reach of neck and moved well. What a lovely girl. She showed so well, So calm. Lovely outline and so well presented, a credit to the owners.

Can I just mention the Junior handler?

She did such a fantastic job as the dog was somewhat hesitant initially and she did a great job settling him. She stood alone but so deserved Best Junior Handler