Show Type: Championship
Venue: ROYAL HIGHLAND SHOWGROUND Ingliston, Edinburgh EH28 8NB
Judge: Mrs Trudi Baird (Dowgri)
Entries: 97 making 109
I was delighted to accept the invitation to judge at the May show postponed to October.
Under Scottish government rules it meant those of us inside had to wear masks & I thank the majority of exhibitors for complying with this legislation.
Thank you to my lone steward who was able to keep the classes coming in and ready for me, it wasn’t an easy task with our neighbouring ring hosting the breeds October show but thankfully we didn’t get too many clashes.
I always feel immensely privileged to be able to judge your dogs and I hope exhibitors felt that I gave each of you ample time to set up your dogs on the table to show them at their best.
The entry was varied and I felt my top winners were outstanding. As always coats were presented at various stages and bites were generally very good. A number with long flat & untidy feet and a few dogs I just couldn’t span even with my large hands!
Best Of Breed: CH Otterbobs Tolson
DCC: CH Otterbobs Tolson
RDCC: Achouffe McKay's Fable of Redesholt
BCC: Howthwaite Gay Dusky
RBCC: Irton Sovay
Best Puppy: Awbrooksky Never Back Down
Best Veteran: CH Remony Frosted Ivy JW ShCM
Entries: 2 Absentees: 0
1st - Awbrooksky Never Back Down (Mr R & Miss L Goddard)
A lovely start to the day with this delightful 7 month well schooled puppy. Attractive head and expression. Narrow front with small neat feet, very good through neck and shoulder Narrow long rib, well carried back. Firm topline and correct tail set. Presented in tight harsh dark grizzle jacket. Spot on size for age & easy to span, Moved well. A picture of total balance, Loved him BPD & BPIB.
2nd - Foxwater Captain Scarlet (Mrs J Spence)
Larger minor puppy & well grown for his age, presented in quality jacket with good pelt. Moved well. Shorter in rib & preferred the topline and overall size of the winner.
Entries: 3 Absentees: 0
1st - Otterholme Ulysses (Ms T Jones)
Rangy narrow puppy , liked his head and expression , good reach of neck with excellent shoulder and straight narrow front .Well carried back rib with good topline and tail set Liked his balanced outline.Moved out accurately with purpose.
2nd - Elemcella Bar Tender (Mr C Tait)
Good sized puppy presented in excellent coat with loose pelt .Attractive head with small neat ear.Good topline and tail set.. Preferred the narrower lines and balance of the winner.A little unsettled here.
3rd - Ellenfoot Festive Arrival (Mr A Harker)
Entries: 6 Absentees: 0
This was such a nice class of junior males .
1st - Ycart In with Hounds (Mr K K & Mrs T J Fraser & Butler)
Smart upstanding junior dog of lovely size,attractive head with beautiful expression.Scored in forehand ,narrow front with correct bone and the neatest of feet.Rib narrow & well carried back.Presented in richly coloured tight coat.Sound ground covering movement.Noted his excellent muscle tone.
2nd - Micustins Little Tiger (Mr M McNicholas)
Liked this dogs overall balance , not a flashy boy but he’s moderate & of good length.Lovely head and expression , good reach of neck , correctly angulated front and rear.I loved his super long flat rib making him easily spannable ,top line and tail set excellent. Presented in full coat which was of correct texture.
3rd - Otterbobs Brimmer (Mr J R & Mrs H Gilpin)
Res - Beaconpike Dionysus (Mr S & Mrs K Golding)
VHC - Lairehope L'ile D'or (Mr P & Mrs K Lothian)
Entries: 4 Absentees: 1
1st - Kevrah Orion Seeking Orangebox (Mr M & Mrs T Anscombe)
Strong dark grizzle dog , attractive head with keen expression & neat ear.
What a great coat ! very harsh and wiry. Well off for bone and stood on neat tight feet. Presented a pleasing outline stood and on the move. Moved and handled well.
2nd - Glenbucket Duty Free (Mrs M J Alexander)
Nice headed dog of good size , not the confidence of the winner.Short of coat today.
Entries: 3 Absentees: 1
1st - Baillieswells Kilchoman (Mrs A Morgan)
A very frustrating exhibit to assess as he’s got quality and is well constructed but doesn’t want to show it off to advantage. He won the class on his narrow lines and ease of span. I managed to see a few strides of ok movement when asked to go again. Hope he learns to settle to his job.
2nd - Hollexby Travellin Man (Mr P Appleby)
Sound moving dog of nice type , liked his head and expression , good topline and tail set Sadly I found him up to size and difficult to span.
Entries: 1 Absentees: 1
Entries: 4 Absentees: 0
1st - Onthill Nighthawk (AV)1 (Mr V J & Mrs M Pearce)
Blue and tan built on narrow lines , easily spanned , liked his well carried back narrow rib , pelt could be thicker..Good front , would prefer more angulation in rear.Moved well.
2nd - Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm (Mrs A Sutton)
Caught my eye and thought he might be my winner but found him up to size and less easy to span , rather wide in front & could carry less condition..Very nice head and expression. Presented in super tight coat with excellent pelt .Moved well.
3rd - Brackenfell Born To Be Alive (Mr I Single)
Res - Coriemoillie Warrior (Mr D Shand)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 1
1st - CH Otterbobs Tolson (Mr J R & Mrs H Gilpin)
My notes say WOW ! this really is a very special dog.
Grizzle and tan who’s a perfect size being masculine without any sign of coarseness. Fabulous Otter like head with handsome expression.Good reach of neck into narrow well angulated shoulders , excellent bone in his neat front. Correct length of body with narrow rib carried well back , excellent topline and tail set.Presented in harsh double coat with thick pelt. Free stood he presented a such a beautiful picture of type & balance.Moved accurately with a long & purposeful stride.CC & BoB.
2nd - Achouffe McKay's Fable of Redesholt (Mrs S McKay)
Handsome dog with beautiful Otter like head , he’s a size up from the winner but importantly I could span him , topline and tail set correct..Good bone in his straight and narrow front with small tight feet , shoulders are correctly angulated as are his strong quarters.Beautifully conditioned in new tight grizzle and tan jacket with excellent pelt.Well muscled & a sound mover , another who looked super free stood showing off his shapely outline..Pleased to award him the RCC .
3rd - Knowecrag Tam O'shanter By Irton (Mr D & Mrs A Fryer)
Res - Cedarhill Dish Of The Day For Dexlin (Mr B & Mrs L P Inness)
VHC - Prince Rainbow Blue (Miss R Bevan)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 4
1st - Cedarhill Dish Of The Day For Dexlin (Mr B & Mrs L P Inness)
Lots to like about this very attractive dog.Reserve in a very nice limit class.A moderate narrow dog of correct size.Attractive Otter like head , good length of body which is narrow with a well carried back rib which is easily spanned.
Coat not as advanced today as my main winners.Moved well..
2nd - Otterpaws Muninn (Mr & Mrs G Birrel)
8 Year nice size with good rib , easily spanned . Good top line and tail set.Presented in lovely double jacket , sound mover . Slightly preferred head of winner.
3rd - Lairehope Duke Diamante (Mr P & Mrs K Lothian)
Entries: 2 Absentees: 0
1st - Glebeheath Smash N'grab At Jordith (Mrs L.M.I & Mr A.M. Jordan-Smith)
Handy sized young veteran , attractive head and expression..Good bone in his narrow front , neat small feet.Excellent topline and tail set ,moved out well , beautifully presented in close dense coat.
2nd - Raleniro Second Time Around ShCM ShCEx (Mr M J & Mrs D A Lorraine & Miss P Thomas)
Loved this boys Otter like head , another of correct size , still has a neat narrow front , good length of body , top line and tail set..Moved out well , coat on the blow today .
Entries: 2 Absentees: 0
1st - Otterpaws Muninn (Mr & Mrs G Birrel)
See notes for 2nd in Open dog , better rear angulation than his opposition here
2nd - Onthill Nighthawk (AV)1 (Mr V J & Mrs M Pearce)
See notes for 1st in PGD .
Entries: 6 Absentees: 0
1st - Glenbucket Oor Wee Dotty (Mrs M J Alexander)
Such a charming puppy full of breed type with an exquisite Otter head ,dark eye and neat ear.Narrow front with correct bone and neat feet , good reach of neck and well constructed forehand.Liked her well carried back narrow rib.Good length of body , correctly angulated quarters with good topline and tail set.Presented in close tight coat.Moved well.
BPB .
2nd - Tarkaswell Highland Fling (Mrs C E Sansom)
Similar to winner having such a delightful feminine Otter like head..
Smaller and finer boned.Neat front with small tight feet.
Presented in lovely tight harsh jacket.Showed and moved well keeping a firm top line.
3rd - Rockslade Russian Roulette (Miss G Lowe & Mr T Miles)
Res - Rockslade Ravishing (Mrs D E Harris)
VHC - Liatch Madame Pommery (Mr D Shields & Ms I Glen)
Entries: 3 Absentees: 0
1st - Foxfactor Happy Go Lucky (Mrs K D Stockley)
Quality puppy , lovely head and expression.Excellent narrow front with enough bone , good front and rear angulation.Top line firm standing and on the move with well set & carried tail..Sound mover , superbly presented in harsh tight coat.
2nd - Otterholme Underground (Ms T Jones)
Narrow youngster who was a good size , head still needs to mature ,today she didn’t have the bloom of the winner but nonetheless was a nice moderate narrow girl who moved well.
3rd - Ellenfoot Festive Spirit (Mr A Harker)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 0
1st - Beaconpike Solstice (Mr S & Mrs K Golding)
Quality youngster who is a very nice type , excellent size presented in good coat of harsh texture .Such an appealing head & expression with neat ear . Excellent forehand with just the right amount of bone .Well ribbed back and easy to span .very sound on the move .
2nd - Etterbern Mrs Bucket (Mr G Ingram)
Liked this bitch a lot too and close up to 1st , very typy & another in super coat. Excellent size with good bone. Attractive head with dark eye and neat ear.Good in shoulder , top line and tail set.Excellent well carried back rib,presented in double harsh coat.Moved well.
3rd - Remony Cider Sparkle (Mrs A Gregory)
Res - Ycart In To Deep (Mr K K & Mrs T J Fraser & Butler)
VHC - Borderrush Magic Bean (Miss A J Hall)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 0
1st - Howthwaite's Resolution (Mr R J & Mrs E A Barrett)
So much to like about this very showy bitch , she’s a lovely size and presents a beautiful balanced outline. Lovely head with neat ear. Very pleasing through neck and shoulder.Easily spanned long narrow rib.Good top line and tail set.Moved out soundly with purpose.In plentiful coat.
2nd - Tarkaswell High Fidelity (Mrs C E Samsom)
Liked this bitch a lot too.Pretty feminine Otter like head , neat front with small tight feet. Superbly presented in the tightest pin wire tight coat.Moved and showed well.
Splitting hairs I felt 1st’s longer stride covered more ground on the move today.
3rd - Otterwood Aura (Miss A J Hall)
Res - Emblehope Let's Dance At Redesholt (Mrs S McKay)
VHC - Rhozzum Wood Lark (Miss R Bevan)
Entries: 5 Absentees: 1
1st - Foxfactor Happy Go Lucky (Mrs K D Stockley)
2nd - Remony Cider Sparkle (Mrs A Gregory)
So much to admire about this nice sized youngster , excellent coat that was well ticked blue and tan ,liked her outline being of good length..Head just a little plain at this stage.Moved well ,lovely prospect that I look forward to seeing develop further.
3rd - Hollexby Heartbreaker At Tinkletop (Mrs L Templeman)
Res - Carrickfarm Marnie (Mrs V M Armstrong)
Entries: 6 Absentees: 1
1st - Achnagairn Class Act (Mrs A Fraser)
Full of breed type and excellent size , shown in full but still harsh coat with thick pelt , good topline and well set thick carrot tail.Neat front with small feet.Spanned easily and moved well.
2nd - Remony Cider Sparkle (Mrs A Gregory)
3rd - Otterpaws Take It Easy With Raleniro JW (Mr D J & Mrs D A Lorraine)
Res - Carrickfarm Mhairi At Tinkletop (L C & C Templeman & Comben)
VHC - Carrickfarm Marnie (Mrs V M Armstrong)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 1
1st - Cedarhill Dolce Latte (Mrs D McLeod)
Full of breed type this Blue and tan has a good strong but feminine head.Excellent for size and spans well.Good bone & straight narrow front with nicely constructed shoulder.Super firm topline with correctly set tail.Body of good length giving a balanced outline .Very good on the move which is where she scored in this class today.
2nd - Tarkaswell Sea The Stars (Mrs C E Sansom)
Liked this bitch a lot & very tough decision between her and winner , very smart with such a pleasing outline.Feminine head with beautiful expression.Immaculately presented in tight harsh coat.Good length of body giving a picture of balance. She wasn’t as positive in front movement as my winner today.
3rd - Otterwood Aura (Miss A J Hall)
Res - Borderxpress Echo Beach (Mr R Wright)
VHC - Achnagairn Prim N'proper (Mrs A Fraser)
Entries: 13 Absentees: 0
1st - Irton Sovay (Mr D G & Mrs A C Fryer)
This bitch has a lot of the breed qualities that I admire..Her head and expression is truly beautiful being feminine yet strong & Otter like with keen dark eye and good strength to her under jaw.Very good bone in her straight narrow front with the excellent small tight feet.She has good angulation front and rear.Well carried back rib that was spannable. Good top line and well set carroty tail. New rich coloured tight coat just coming through with thick pelt.Very sound mover which is where she scored to win the RBCC in the challenge.
2nd - Achnagairn Touch Of Class (Mrs A Fraser)
Really liked this bitch who was also very typy and another with a gorgeous head.
Spot on for size.Such a shame she was totally out of coat but she deserved her place as everything else ticked the boxes for me,very sound mover.
3rd - Stineval Memphis To Emblehope (Mr A & Mrs C Horner)
Res - Carrock Curiosity JW (Ms J Fawcett)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 1
1st - Howthwaite Gay Dusky (Mr R J & Mrs E A Barrett)
This bitch excited me as soon as I saw her , she was a picture of balance, free-stood , alert and on her toes.
Pretty feminine head with inquisitive expression.Neatest of fronts and feet , super layback of shoulder & elegant reach of neck .She’s a perfect length with beautiful well carried back narrow rib very easy to span .Strong rear quarters that were just right for angulation. All topped off with a harsh well ticked blue and tan double jacket .So pleased when she moved with verve and accuracy & her mission was to win the well deserved BCC.
2nd - Ravenside Sabor A Mi (Mr M Lowry)
This was another beautiful exhibit,, gorgeous head and expression .
Good narrow front with correct bone , liked her narrow well carried back rib making her comfortable to span. Presented in close harsh blue and tan jacket. She wasn’t as positive in front movement today.
3rd - Beaconpike River Sky (Mr S & Mrs K Golding)
Res - Sweet Ebony Princess At Liatch (Malcolm, Glen & Knowles)
VHC - CH Ravenside Marsha At Jordith JW (Mrs L.M.I & Mr A.M. Jordan-Smith)
Entries: 5 Absentees: 1
1st - CH Remony Frosted Ivy JW ShCM (Mrs A Gregory)
Lovely typy 8 year grizzle & tan. Shown in a plentiful jacket that still had good texture. Underneath she is beautifully constructed and narrow through her shoulder and well carried back rib.Of ideal size and a balanced outline of good length.Moved out with accuracy and drive.
2nd - Carrickfarm Mika ShCM (Mrs V M Armstrong)
12 year who was a credit to her owner , still narrow and fit for purpose.
She wasn’t in the depth of coat of the 1st , moved well .
Noted her excellent teeth and bite.
3rd - Raleniro New Rose (Mr M J & Mrs D A Lorraine)
Res - Croitachonie Fiertal (Miss K Macdonald)
Entries: 0 Absentees: 0
Entries: 0 Absentees: 0