SOUTHERN CAIRN TERRIER CLUB CH: SHOW

25^TH JUNE 2011

I would sincerely like to thank the SCTC  for giving me the opportunity to judge at their 72^nd show. I was made to feel so welcomed and thoroughly enjoyed my day. A very Big Thank you to all the exhibitors for attending.

I was a little disappointed with the lack of puppies coming along but what were there was of good type. I like to see a cairn move with drive.  Movement has been a ongoing  problem which doesn’t resolve overnight,  careful breeding is  so very important, hopefully with time this will improve.

MINOR PUPPY DOG (4 entries,1 absent)

1^st. Roberts,  CANNWOOD CUT ABOVE NAF ,most promising harsh coated cream of just 6mths. Very full of life and free movement. Liked his head with nice shaped dark eye. Fine neck and shoulders,  level topline, with good overall length. Will watch his future with interest. Best Puppy.

2^nd Goldfinch, KANAWHA WHATATHRILLER, another 6 mths, dark red ,of nice size but waiting for head furnishings. Preferred the body of above. Moved freely, showed with encouragement.

3^rd Lamb & Saltmarsh, RENSHAW THERE AND BACK AGAIN

PUPPY DOG (3 entries, 1 absent)

1^st Carter CARRADINE ALFIE THE GREAT AT CARERNWIL, 11^th months, nice overall size . Good neck & shoulders with level topline. Nice legs & pleasing tailset. Movement free better in front, just needs time to mature.

2^nd Saich’s LINDCOLY LETS TALK ABOUT IT TAF. Most attractive harsh coated cream brindle. Gorgeous head with dark mask, well bodied, moved with encouragement but not so keen on this showing lark!

JUNIOR DOG (5 entries, 1 absent)

1^st Templeton, LARCHLEA I WANT TO BREAK FREE, very smart harsh coated dark grey. Good head with very alert expression. Nice neck, shoulders, level topline with good tailset. Good front on standing. Free movement, showed all out.

2^nd Shorts, GLENCHESS GOPHER. Well presented cream brindle. Loved his head & expression, nice firm body. Moved freely.

3^rd Lifton, LIFFYCAIRN CUMON U IRONS

MAIDEN DOG (2 entries)

1^st Peers, TWEEDISLE SEA SCOUT, young light grey brindle, pleasing head structure with dark points .Has nice overall length and size. Good front on standing.  Gaining confidence with time and patience. Good harsh coat coming.

2^nd Saich’s, LINDCOLY LETS TALK ABOUT IT TAF, cream with lovely head, of nice size, type, needs new coat , not so happy when walking, another one requiring lots of time. Nice neat feet.

NOVICE DOG (1entry,1absent)

UNDERGRADUATE DOG (1 entry)

1^st Lifton, LIFFYCAIRN CUMON U IRONS, harsh coated red brindle with nice alert expression,  level topline with good tailset. Movement needs to tighten up. Stands and shows well.

SPECIAL BEGINNERS DOG (2 entries)

1^st Morley’s KEDVAIY LOCAMOTION, harsh coated and well presented brindle. Very smart upon standing, would prefer slightly finer shoulders, level topline and nice tailset, firm hindquarters with free movement. 

2^nd Ough’s OCEDAR ZEPHYR, light Wheaten with masculine head, lovely wistful eyes, moved freely, could do with abit more body upon handling. coat could be better.

GRADUATE DOG (2 entries, 1 absent )

1^st Goldfinch’s KANAWHA KAUGHT IN A DRAUGHT, well presented dark red brindle, most attractive head and expression. Would prefer alittle more overall size. Free movement to and fro.

2^nd Lamb & Saltmarsh, BIRSELAW FABLE, well grown harsh coated grey built in proportion. Alert showmanship, movement not so good as above.

POSTGRADUATE DOG (2entries)

1^st Peers, TWEEDISLE MACNAB, cream brindle with pleasing head. Has nice overall length, all in proportion. Needs more coat & time.

2^nd Saich’s LINDCOLY HERE’S DUDLEY.  Attractive strong looking red. Of heavier type than above. Very smart standing not so keen on walking. Good harsh coat.

LIMIT DOG (4 entries)

1^st Felters & Rumens, LANDBUCK TILLISCH .An ultra smart & well coated light red. Presented in excellent order with lovely temperament. Pleasing well head, firm body, good spring of rib, well constructed hindquarters that moved with drive. Good overall outline.

2^nd Shannon & Storr, BRENNDARCY TROUBLE AT MILL, of slightly larger type than above. Very nice dark brindle carrying harsh coat. Good head & expression. Nice to handle whilst on table. Well constructed and balanced outline. Another one who moved with drive.

3^rd Bateman & Sach’s, DANDI BOY SPUD

OPEN DOG (7 entries, 1 absent)

1^st Shopland’s CHERRYCRACK BLACKADDER, most masculine dark grey brindle. Liked his good overall balance and outline. Good head, neck & shoulders. Good firm body. Moved with true drive. Showed throughout,  true workmanship, asking for CC.

2^nd Cameron’s CH STRYVELING ROBB RUADH, ultra smart and captivating harsh coated red. Lovely true head & expression. Good level topline & tailset. The truest of movers in all directions. Just preferred on the day the neck & shoulders of above. RCC

3^rd Smith’s CH ROCASOVALE RAZZLE DAZZLE

SPECIAL VETERAN DOG or BITCH 7-9yrs incl.(3 entries, 1 absent)

1^st Dolan’s CH GLENROOD MAGIC SOLITAIRE, 8 +yrs grey, feminine head with nice teeth. good topline & tailset. Nice to handle. So happy  on the move and upon standing.

2^ndMcintyre, BEANOAK SNUG IN THE BLANKET

SPECIAL VETERAN DOG or BITCH 10yrs and over, (3 entries, 1 absent)

1^st Dolan’s GLENROOD MAGIC PIPIT, 12+yrs, harsh coated cream, such a delight to handle, in excellent overall condition. Very happy standing and on the move.  Real joy to see as so game. Best Veteran.

2^nd Ough’s OCEDAR BLUE MOON, nearly 12yrs. Grey with masculine head, nice overall size, coat could be better.  Showed well.

MINOR PUPPY BITCH (5entries, 1 absent)

1^st Shannon & Storr’s BRENNDARCY SNEDRONNINGEN, most adorable harsh coated cream, very much a baby of 6mths but not at all phased by her surroundings. Sweet head with black mask, alert & most keen expression. Built all in proportion and hopefully with time will continue to grow. Free movement.

2^nd Roberts CANNWOOD CONTINUE THE DREAM NAF, another harsh coated cream of 6mths. Liked her balance, size and overall length. Gaining confidence all the time with encouragement.  Sound mover.

3^rd Saich’s LINDCOLY TIME TO BREAK OUT NAF

PUPPY BITCH (6 entries, 2 absent)

1^st Hawkins MAZLAR ONCE UPON A DREAM, cream of 11ths. Coat will improve with time. Has sweet head , with lovely eyes. Nice reach of neck & shoulders . Moved freely but could be tighter in front, better behind. Good overall length of leg.

2^nd Day TREKHILLI BEANIE BABY, Probably her last puppy class. Attractive dark brindle with nice overall body. Has good neck & shoulders with level back. Just needs a bit more encouragement to stand unaided. Moved freely.

3^rd Ough’s OCEDAR SWEETHEART

JUNIOR BITCH (7 entries, 3 absent)

1^st Peers TWEEDISLE SISTER SARAH, rather attractive silver grey with pleasing expression. Good neck & shoulders, most pleasing general outline with firm hindquarters and tailset. Showed well with encouragement.

2^nd Mears GLENMEAR MAY QUEEN, happy red who is very much waiting for new coat to grow! Alert expression, firm to handle, level back with good tailset. Nice hindquarters, good on the move.

3^rd Kinton’s WOODTHORPE PLAYIN FOR THYME

MAIDEN BITCH (2 entries,1 absent)

1^st Saich’s LINDCOLY GOLDEN BRIDGET, most attractive femine red. Well constructed & liked her overall size. Nice level topline, needs time to settle, coat could be better.

NOVICE BITCH (3 entries)

1^st Kinton’s WOODTHORPE MAYBE THIS THYME, attractive grey with good neck & shoulders, level topline. Harsh coat coming. Movement steady, better when walking away.

2^nd Shopland’s CHERRYCRACK BLUE MOON, harsh coated cream with lovely head & dark furnishings. Would prefer slightly more reach of neck/finer shoulders. Good hindquarters, very smart  with free movement.

3^rd Ough’s OCEDAR SWEETHEART

UNDERGRADUATE BITCH (4 entries, 3 absent)

1^st Kippen’s CHEZAKU LOVE IN A MIST, lovely shaped head & wonderful expression. For me a little too heavy on shoulder which then spoils neckline. Most happiest of dispositions, showed very well.

SPECIAL BEGINNERS BITCH (7 entries, 2 absent)

1^st Byrne’s LITTLE MISS TONKA, mature harsh coated cream with pleasing head. Would prefer a little more reach of neck, has good level topline & tailset. Showed allout, moved steadily.

2^nd Hawkins MAZLAR ONCE UPON A DREAM

3^rd Ough’s OCEDAR PUDDLE DANCE

GRADUATE BITCH (7 entries, 1 absent)

1^st Cameron’s STRYVELING SWEET CAROLINE, ultra smart light red/wheaten Liked her most feminine head and sweet expression. Firmly bodied with level back, liked her hindquarters. Lots to appreciate. Sound movement. 

2^nd Smith’s ANJOFRA PLUM TART AT ROCASOVALE, most attractive harsh coated brindle. Very nice head with dark points. Excellent front upon standing, wobbled abit on movement today. Good level back & tail set, overall nice size.

3^rd McIntyre’s GLENCHESS CHLOE

POSTGRADUATE BITCH (4 entries)

1^st Dolan’s GLENROOD MASQERADE, well presented, very showy attractive cream brindle. Good harsh coat. Pleasing head & expression. Nice overall proportions, liked her body & spring of ribs. Moved very soundly and freely . Lots to like about her. 

2^nd Osborn’s TWESLAM WINTER MAGIC, most likable harsh coated red brindle in good order. Lovely head with strong looking teeth. Nice to handle on table, good overall outline with free flowing soundness.

3^rd Peer’s TWEEDISLE SORREL

LIMIT BITCH (6 entries, 2 absent)

1^st Catto’s BIRSELAW ANY DREAM WILL DO. Had overall presence soon as entered ring. Exceptionally well presented harsh well coated cream, gorgeous head & expression. Very nice to handle, firm body & hindquarters, nice level back, excellent tail set. Moved with drive, asked for CC. Also pleased to award her BOB.

2^nd Owen’s HONEYHALL HANDFUL AT CALDWALL, a dark grey brindle with pleasing head, thought her to be of sound honest type.  Liked her general overall construction & size. Moved freely.

3^rd Petts DOONRAE JOIE DE VIVRE

OPEN BITCH (6 entries, 3 absent)

1^st Osborn’s TWESLAM MAID BY MAGIC, very well presented red, lovely feminine head. Liked her neck & shoulders, good overall length and well constructed, firm hindquarters. Good front on standing, most soundest of movers but unfortunately not so keen on showing, has so much quality to offer. RBCC

2^nd Smook-Van Koolbergen NED/BEL CH BIRSELAW EMMA, smart harsh coated red brindle, most pleasing head and expression, moved freely, of different type to above.

3^rd Shopland’s RASKENS RICH BARONESS AT CHERRYCRACK (IMP SWE)

Ruth Parker-Tucker