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Thank you to the committee and exhibitors for the warm welcome although sadly the weather decided to misbehave for us and by the last couple of bitch classes we were in heavy rain. I thank the exhibitors for being sporting and remaining outside although I think a few of the Deerhounds would have something to say about that!. Thank you to my steward Peter Grant who was a great support and to the committee for their kind hospitality. I was impressed by the firm condition of the hounds and all temperaments were excellent.
PD: (no entries)
ND. (2,0)
1st, Barclays Cotherstone Finlaggan 2yr old of nice type and size in dark Grey coat and harsh texture. Strong jaw, dark eye black pigment and neat ears. Deep chest and well filled forechest, ribbed well back. Good width to thighs and plenty of length from hip to hock. Well knuckled feet. Strong tail although would prefer to have seen him carry his tail a little lower, a little untidy in front today but used his strong quarters well.
2nd Stewart & Thomson Killoeter Uist, 21mnths, Lighter grey coat of good texture, nice proportions and length of head, attractive eye although would prefer a neater ear. Not quite the fill in forechest as first placed and still to drop in brisket but good underline and nice arch to loin. Enough spring to pastern and tight feet. Good width to thighs. A little naughty on the move for his handler today.
SBD: (4,2)
1st Barclays Cotherstone Finlaggan
2nd Stewart & Thomsons Killoeter Uist
PGD: (6,2)
1st Carlins Kaleginy Fusilier At Thorsmoor 2yrs This youngster presented a pleasing balanced outline. Shaggy dark grey coat, pleasing head and eye, neat ears. Good layback of shoulder balanced with good length of upper arm. Plenty of width across hips and good length to hock. Still needs to develop in body a little more. On the move he is very sound but he didn’t quite give the drive and extension today that his construction says he should.
2nd Macbean Kaleginy Plaid 2yrs Shapely outline in harsh shaggy coat. Balanced head with dark eye, good depth to jaw set on strong neck. Well laid shoulder and deep brisket with good fallaway to strong tail . Carried his head a little low on the move which spoilt his overall bearing.
3rd Donaldsons Eileanirgh King Whisperer 4yrs. Nice outline overall , attractive dark eye and kind expression, would prefer a slightly neater ear. Good width of neck but not quite the layback of shoulder and depth of brisket as 1st & 2nd. Clean through the foreleg and compact feet. Moved steadily.
OD: (5,1)
1st Morton & Morgan Cotherstone Flint and Steel 2yrs. The first and second are litter brothers and both very typey. Similar overall construction and both balanced for height and length with no exaggeration. First placed was a little more mature in body. Excellent head and strong jaw, dark expressive eyes, neat ears, strong neck into well laid shoulder balanced with good return of upper arm. Firm loin with lovely flow to topline, good width to hips and thighs with plenty of length from hip to hock. Took him a while to settle on the move but when he did showed us plenty of drive. RBIS, BD.
2nd Swanson Cotherstone Dallas Dhu of Altimarlach 2yrs litter brother. Clean well presented coat of good texture. Not quite as mature in body as his brother and still to fill a little but same comments apply to construction. Attractive head with dignified expression, neat ears and strong neck. Shapely topline and strong tail. Moved soundly. RBD.
3rd Morton & Morgan Cotherstone Cold Steel 4yrs sire of 1st & 2nd. Lovely head and expression and he has certainly passed his good looks on to his sons. Plenty of substance and lovely over the front with clean shoulders and plenty return of upper arm balanced with a good sweep from hip to hock. Good width to pin bones and to thighs with plenty of strength in his quarters. Was a little naughty on the move today for his handler.
VD: (1,0)
1st Sharps Rosslyn Qonnor 8yrs Good bone and substance throughout. Well proportioned head with strong jaw and good furnishings, neat ears well placed. Strong neck of good width into well laid shoulder. Deep brisket and good underline. Firm loin. Good width to hips and across thighs. Strong tail.
PB: (1,0)
Lindsay Albagrey Loch Maree At Silverthyme Very confident and shapely puppy of 10 mnths although still a lot of maturing to do. Attractive head of good length and proportions, dark kind eyes and neat ears. Good neck and shoulder placement, pasterns still to strengthen. Good length from hip to hocks and good tail set. BPIS
NB: (6,2) (Naughty Bitches class )
what a handful these girls were in this class for their handlers!.
1st Constantine Kaleginy Steel Brig 2yrs presented in excellent coat and condition, lovely head and expression clean through the neck into well laid shoulder, deep brisket and good underline, excellent tail carriage and plenty width to thighs. Well knuckled feet. When she relaxed and behaved on the move she showed a nice easy stride
2nd Steadmans Killoeter Taransay At Coinghlais 2yrs nice substance throughout, good depth to jaw, neat ears well set, would have preferred a slightly more oblique eye. Strong neck and clean through the shoulder with depth of brisket. Good width between hip bones and fallaway to strong tail. I expected a little more drive on the move from her strong thighs.
3rd Swansons Altimarlach Archangel 6yrs presented well and in harsh coat. Attractive head and expression. nice overall construction with good angles fore and aft and plenty width to thighs, excellent feet but on the stack she tended to lose her topline spoiling her shape and wouldn’t cooperate on the move today.
SBB: (5,2)
1st Kenaiteen Seatons Angel Lively 19mnths youngster. Elegant youngster presented a balanced outline. Lovely dark expressive eye, would prefer a slightly neater ear. Good neck and layback, still to drop in brisket and fill in front , shapely over the topline and down to tail. Sufficient spring to pastern and width to thigh, hocks to strengthen a little. When she settled moved very well with a nice easy stride. Best Spec Beginner in show.
2nd Jacksons Killoeter Unique 20mnths Pretty head and neat ears, clean through the neck and shoulders, deep brisket and ribbed well back. Preferred the topline of first placed today. Good width to hips and thighs , well knuckled feet.
3rd Monteiths Ardneish Padraigin feminine head, neat ear and dark eye with a hint of stubbornness in them as this 3yr old was showing a bit of character today and giving her handler a hard time. Lovely on the stack although would have liked a little more shape to topline. Nice proportions throughout with balanced angles fore and aft.
PGB: (10, 3)
1st Hawkins Kaleginy Thistle At Kwaricott, Heading this nice class was this 2yr old of lovely type. She presented a balanced and shapely outline, harsh shaggy coat and in firm condition. Feminine head with dark eyes and intelligent expression, attractive furnishings, neat ears, clean strong neck, well filled forechest and ribbed well back. Excellent angles fore and aft with good sweep from hips to hock. Strong wide thighs and falling away nicely to strong tail, tight well knuckled feet. She put all of this to good effect on the move with an easy stride and plenty of drive. Was pleased to award her Best Bitch and Best in Show.
2nd Robertsons Chuilinn Loredana This 3yr old also presented a nice overall outline holding her shape on the stack and on the move. Attractive head and neat ears, strength to jaw. Strong neck of good length into well laid shoulder, not quite the upper arm of 1st but deep brisket and excellent underline ribbed well back to firm loin and nice fall away. In firm condition throughout and moved very well in profile with plenty of drive. RBB
3rd High-Smith Artemis Ruby From Ingleby. This 2 yr old was in lovely firm condition and presented in harsh coat attractive with a hint of red. Strong body in proportion throughout with good depth and topline. Long first thigh and strong hocks. Well knuckled feet. When she settled showed strong drive.
OB: (8,1)
1st Smarts Kessoch Marsco of Greystiel 9yrs pale grey coat she presented an elegant and dignified picture when standing although by now it was raining quite hard (she managed to give me an Oscar winning withering look!.). Very shapely outline, attractive head of nice proportions with lovely furnishings, neat ears, well balanced in good bone and condition, good angles fore and aft, deep brisket although would have preferred a little more underline .Good fallaway to strong tail . Whilst she lacked a little enthusiasm on the move at times I could see she had an easy stride in profile.
2nd Lindsays Celticmoon Shadow Magic at Silverthyme 6yrs. Feminine head and expressive dark eye, small ears well set, strong neck, good depth of brisket and underline ribbed well back, good width across pin bones and to thighs. Nice fallaway and strong quarters .
3rd McCombes Chuilinn Lacien 3yrs Attractive head and dark eye, neat ears. Tending to lose her topline a little when standing. Straight front and good fill to forechest, deep brisket well ribbed. Good width to thigh. Just a little unsettled on the move but true when she did settle.
VB: (3,0)
1st Smarts Kessoch Marsco of Greystiel 9yrs (see previous class)
2nd Robertsons Chuilinn Windflower 7yrs Shapely throughout and well coated, balanced head with strong jaw. Strong neck and good lay of shoulder, well filled forechest and ribbed well back. Good width to thighs. A nice easy mover.
R.Wray
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