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I would like to start by wishing the proposed judge Mr Peter Grant a speedy recovery. Due to an error with my entry, I was planning to travel up without hounds to spend some quality time with my long-time dear friends Nell and Donald MacBean and enjoy the atmosphere of the show. I was not expecting to be asked to judge but delighted to accept the offer and be able to help out at short notice. Traffic and road works on the approach to the venue meant a delay to judging in order to accommodate late arrivals. The mountainous backdrop to the venue is absolutely stunning and well worth the journey just to view this. Thank you to the exhibitors for their understanding of the change of judge and exhibiting their lovely hounds in front of me.
Puppy Dog (1) (1 absent)
Novice Dog (3) (2 absent)
- Ghaleigh’s Hyndsight Silver Lining. 18 months old. Rangy and shapely dog. Nice head with neat ears. Good feet. Unsettled while standing, but moved well once settled.
Special Beginners Dog (2)(0 absent)
- Thom’s Flaxside A Will to Live. Nearly 4 year old. Dark hound with good harsh coat. Nice head with dark eye. Well laid shoulder, deep chest into good width of hip and thigh. Looked good on the move. Pleased to award him BD and RBIS
- Ghaleigh’s Hyndsight Silver Lining. As above
Post Graduate Dog (4)(2 absent)
- Thom’s Flaxside A Will to Live. As above
- Ghaleigh’s Hyndsight Silver Lining. As above
Open Dog (4)(3 absent)
- Ghaleigh’s Hyndsight Silver Lining. As above
Veteran Dog (0)
Puppy Bitch (5) (5 absent)
Novice Bitch (5) (2 absent)
- Spence’s Caraidanam Bruach Na Frithe at Brylach. 16 months old. Shapely bitch with sweet head and neat ear set. Strong neck, deep chest with good loin, width of hip and thigh. A little fidgety for handler today, but moved well.
- Fraser’s Caraidanam Sidh Chailleann. Another 16 month old. Shapely girl, slighter than 1. Sweet head and expression with dark eye and neat ears. Well balanced for age, well laid shoulder, good width of hip and thigh. Moved soundly.
Special Beginner’s Bitch (5)(0)
- Thom’s Flaxside Against All Odds. Nearly 4 years old. Dark bitch with good harsh coat. Good head and expression with well set ears. Shapely with a good topline. Good shoulder, good width of hip and thigh. Good feet. Moved well.
- Thom’s Tiobraid Lady Morrigan. 3 year old shapely bitch. Nice head and expression with neat ear set. Good width of high and thigh. Good harsh, dark coat. Moved well.
Post Graduate Bitch (6)(2 absent)
- Thom’s Flaxside Against All Odds. As above
- Jackson’s Killoeter Unique. Heavier coated than 1 which hid some of her attributes. Shapely bitch with good topline, strong loin into good width of high and thigh, which gives her good movement.
Open Bitch (5)(2 absent)
- Swanson’s Altimarlach Archangel. A 4 year old substantial bitch with a dark, harsh coat. Sweet head and expression. Deep chested and well angulated throughout. Good drive on the move. Delighted to award her BB and BIS.
- 2. High-Smith’s Artemis Ruby from Ingleby. 5 year old shapely bitch with sweet head. Deep chest with good topline into a nice width of hip and thigh. Just preferred movement of 1.
Veteran Bitch (4)(1 absent)
- Thom’s Luckhurst Pani. Certainly didn’t look her 7 years. Feminine head with good ear carriage. Shapely with good loin into width of high and thigh. Good feet. Moved really well. Certainly deserved BVIS.
- Lindsay’s Celticmoon Shadow Magic at Silverthyme. Delightful 9 year old lady. Heavier type than 1. Lovely expression and dark eye. Deep brisket, good width of hip and thigh. Happy on the move!
Sandra Cummings
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