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The Skye Terrier Club of the Year Results 2009 Skye Terrier of the Year
Breeze's Ch Salena Black Shadow 192 points
Runner up Bryden's Ch Acheo Bidey In 148 points Dog of the Year
Breeze's Salena Black Shadow 192 points
Runner up Woodhead's Ch Knowlespring Sunday Best 134 points Bitch of the Year
Bryden's Ch Acheo Bidey In 148 points
Runner up Breeze's Salena She's The One 96 points Puppy of the Year (puppy points)
MIller's Feorlig Arfur Sixpence 48 points
Runner up Harrison's Papplewick Knockando for Trenson 40 points Stud Dog of the Year
Breeze's Gumshoe A Touch of Frost by Salena (7 dogs)
392 points
Runner up Marshall's Ch The Black Touch of Morningsky at Glrofindel (9 dogs)
232 points Brood Bitch of the Year
Breeze's Salena Sheer Class (3 dogs) 296 points
Runner up Woodhead's Knowlespring She Knows (7 dogs) 170 points Veteran of the Year
Bryden's Ch Acheo Bidey In 148 points
Runner up Garland-Collin's Ch Bhuidh Steamy Windows 72 points Best Skye Terrier Owned and Bred in Scotland
Bryden's Ch Acheo Bidey In 148 points
Runner up Marshall's Ch Glorfindel Betty Boop 94 points Drop Ear of the Year
Barraclough's Skyeotts Amnesix Skye HIgh at Wemoway 92 points
Runner up Samuel's Skyelander Wee Man of Storr 74 points Exhibitor Winning Most CC's
Breeze 7 CC's (2 dogs)
Runner's up Marshall 4 CC's (2 dogs)
Woodhead 4 CC's (1 dog) Breeder of the Most Winners on Points
Woodhead (10 dogs) 304 points
Runner up Breeze (4 dogs) 298 points Beginner of the Year
King (6 dogs) 120 points
Runner up Harrison (3 dogs) 82 points Brace of the Year
Barraclough's 16 points
Runner up Woodhead's 4 points The John Burrow's Memorial Annual Group Winner Award
Breeze's Ch Salena Black Shadow 3 points The Angela Harris Memorial Annual Open Show Winner Award
Robson's Lynaire She's No Lady with Mitsui 71 points
Dates & Venues of 2010 shows Open Show is 17 April 2010 Judge Mr Jan-Erik Ek (Thornbreaker’s) Richard Greenhow Community Centre Central Avenue
Gretna
DG16 5AQ
followed by the AGM, all fully paid up members of the club invited to attend. ------------ Championship Show September 2010 Judge Mr Peter Chappell ( Mariquita) The Greig Centre Kinwarton Road
Alcester
Warwickshire
B49 6AD
Skye Terrier Club Championship Show
September 26th 2009 Julie Viles (Stradbally) It was a great honour to judge the Club's Annual Championship Show. It was also a pleasure to have such a quality entry and also to see so many new Puppies. Temperaments and presentation were second to none, conformation excellent, which made for many difficult decisions, in spite of which I had the most enjoyable day, well looked after by the Committee and my Stewards. Minor Puppy dog ( 1 entry) 1st Miller's Feorlig Arfur Sixpence - 7 month dark silver puppy, nice outline, in good coat for age, good length and conformation, just a little erratic on the move. Puppy dog (1 entry) 1st Harrison's Papplewick Knockando for Trenson - Mature 9 months cream puppy, masculine head, good front, presenting a lovely picture, moved soundly and steadily, Best Puppy Dog. Junior Dog ( 1 entry) 1st Tenhave's Cash of Mystery Dreams - Cream with harsh coat and dark pigmentation, nice front and shoulders, well muscled quarters, good length but still slightly high at the rear. Graduate dog ( 3 entries, 1 absent) 1st Downe's Tsukie Freedom Star - heavily coated cream, nice ear set and expression, topline kept both standing and moving, well put together, would have preferred just a little more reach of neck. 2nd Bailey's Mighty Mouse by Marjayn - thought this dog would be my class winner on entering the ring but unfortunately he just would not co-operate with either handler, none-the-less a lovely dog, masculine head, dark eye, good bite, level topline and good front. I am sure he will go far when he settles. Post Graduate Dog (4 entries) 1st Ankcorn's Feorlig True Destiny of Pensford - headed this class of very different types, nice head, well carried and level topline, good front and reasonable length of coat, more head furnishings would be nice. By far the best and steadiest movement which won him the class. 2nd Lynch's Kenmilltri Fraxinus - heavy coated dark dog, nice head, good bite and dark eye, nicely put together but slightly taller than 1st. 3rd Heep's Azrakhan Mr. Buttons. Limit Dog (5 entries) 1st Samuel's Skylander Wee Man of Storr - drop eared, dark silver, has improved so much, kept his topline, moved well, lots to like about him; long, low, good ear set, dark eyes, crested neck into well laid shoulders. Had to move well to win this class. Res. Dog CC. 2nd Parker's Glorfindel Basil Brush - immaculately presented, not quite so long or low as 1st. , gorgeous head, in super coat - unfortunately gave his handler a tough time on the move. 3rd Harrison's Knowlespring Jailhours Roc for Trenson. Open dog ( 5 entries, 1 absent) 1st Woodhead's Knowlespring Sunday Best - headed this class of super dogs, all well matched for size and length. Strong head, good shoulders, strong hindquarters giving plenty of drive, moved well. 2nd Breeze's Ch Salena Black Shadow - elegant dark dog, long, low and beautifully constructed, immaculate presentation, a pleasure to handle, unfortunately he decided today he would not move like he can. 3rd Curtis' Gumshoe Bugsy Malone of Brakemill. Veteran dog (2 entries) 1st Garland - Collins Ch Bhuidh Steamy Windows - 10 years old and not showing any sign of his age, well muscled, good topline, lovely masculine head, liked his expression, reach of neck and well laid shoulders. Harsh coat presented immaculately, moved with drive, never stopped showing, a pleasure to award him the Dog CC and B.I.S. 2nd Pringle's Ch Glorfindel Freedom Fighter - Unlucky to meet the winner, 7 years old, cream, again perfect presentation, well constructed, lovely head, good topline and quarters, harsh coat, moved well and steadily. Vintage dog (2 entries) 1st Ch Bhuidh Steamy Windows. 2nd Kendrick's Ch Mariquita Flashdistinction at Jeraro - 10 years, super head, good bite, foreface and ear set, level topline, good front and well formed hindquarters, just a fraction taller than the winner but again moved nicely. Minor Puppy bitch (6 entries, 1 absent) 1st Marshall's Glorfindel Lucretia - this puppy had to have everything to win this class of lovely puppies; moved like a professional, gorgeous outline, good conformation with well kept topline, femine head and good reach of neck. Never stopped showing, would have liked to take her home. Best Puppy in Show. 2nd King's Celticbridge Northern Star - another lovely puppy, slightly taller than 1st but well put together and in good coat for age, just lacking ring presence of the winner and slightly taller. 3rd Lewin's Glorfindel Delilah. Puppy bitch (3 entries) 1st Olding's Papplewick Glenlossie - 8 months old, silver, very femine and well coated, liked her head, front and well formed hind quarters. Lowest in the class, moved well, although she did drop her head on moving. 2nd Celticbridge Northern Star. 3rd Glorfindel Delilah. Junior bitch - No entires Graduate bitch (2 entries) 1st Tenhave's Sure to Please of Morningsky - dark silver, lovely headpiece and earset, good reach of neck into well laid shoulders. Well muscled quarters which made her slightly high but gave her lots of drive on moving. 2nd Woodhead's Knowlespring Hot Property - another nice bitch of similar type, nothing to dislike about her, well put together and femine. Out moved by the winner. Post Graduate bitch ( 7 entires, 2 absent) 1st Garland-Collins Bhuidh Mothelei - headed this class of lovely bitches, won class with her better movement, but little to choose in presentation, type or configuration. 2nd Downe's Jeraro S'Wonderful of Tsuki - similar comments apply, nice bitch, close up to the winner. 3rd Samuel's Skyelander Midnight Dream. Limit Bitch (4 entries, 1 absent) 1st Marshall's Glorfindel Betty Boop - glorious silver, dripping in coat and fringing, nothing to dislike about her, beautiful femine head and lovely to go over. Unfortunately in the challenge did not move as she can and therefore missed out on higher honours. 2nd Olding's Lady Orlith of Papplewick - a shade taller and shorter in length that the winner but a lovely femine bitch, just needs a few more furnishings to complete the picture. 3rd Nolan's Glorfindel Dubh Dara. Open bitch ( 9 entries, 1 absent) This class deserves a special mention, a fantastic entry! Eight lovely bitches who I am sure will all change places many times. All beautifully constructed with perfect presentation. Final decisions had to come down to slight differences in size, toplines and movement - all difficult decisions. 1st Miller's Ch Feorlig Something Wicked - dark silver with femine head, dark eye, good ear set, so well built, good tail, carriage and topline. Pulled out all the stops to win this class. Best Bitch & Res. Best in Show. 2nd Breeze's Salena She's the One - so unfortunate to meet the winner, nothing to dislike about her, a gorgeous bitch, but could not move like the winner. Res. Bitch CC. 3rd MacQueen's Ch Azrakhan Capercaillie. Veteran bitch (4 entries) 1st MacQueen's Acheo Achiltibue - beautiful steady movement, not showing her age, a lovely well presented bitch. Nice to go over, with lovely femine head, kept her topline standing and moving. 2nd Barass' Ch Gallondean Charlie's Angel - I have always liked this bitch, still lovely to handle, in super coat, love her head and construction. Today unfortuantely dropped her topline a little. 3rd Hawke's Maridale Starlight Bequest. Vintage bitch (3 entries, 1 absent) 1st Curtis' Ch Oldmeer Ruby's Rascal - 11.5 years old and not showing it, moved well and showed like a youngster, super outline and in really good condition and coat - a credit to the owner. Best In Show - Ch Bhuidh Steamy Windows Reserve Best In Show - Ch Feorlig Something Wicked Best Puppy - Glorfindel Lucretia Breeder's class - 1st Marshall's
2nd Woodhead's Special beginner's class - no entries. Brace (4 entries, 1 absent) - 1st Barraclough's Stakes (7 entries) 1st Parker's Glorfindel Basil Brush 2nd Barrass' Gallondean Moonlight Shadow 3rd Nolan's Glorfindel Dubh Dara Res. Hawke's & Mason's Maridale Blueys Beach VHC Lynch's Kenmilltri Fraxinus
The Skye Terrier Club Single Breed Open Show
Saturday 18th April 2009 Judge:- Elke Spinrock (Germany) First I would like to thank all, who made my judging with such a nice entry possible. It was a very enjoyable day and I was most impressed by the overall good condition and temperament. My principal winners were just, what I was looking for. I found some short ribs, some not so good fronts and some very close rear actions, but overall a high quality in the breed. MPD (0)
PD (0) JD(2)
1. King's Celticbridge North Wind, stunning youngster in nice coat, good mouth, correct shaped eyes, nice head and length of neck, good forechest, moves well.
2. Neilson's Kenocto Black Magic, still a puppy, nice dark eyes, good ear and tailset, would like to find a better front and rear. GD (3) 1. Woodhead's Knowlespring T' Catch A Thief, lovely male, long with very good shoulder and rear, low and level, very nice coat, moves well.
2. Parker's Glorfindel Basil Brush, also a very nice male, nice head and expression, beautiful coat and condition, sound mover, a little shorter in body and a little close in his backhand. PGD (5)
1. Heep's Azrakhan Mr. Buttons, quality Skye of a little bigger type, beautiful outline, coat and condition, nice head, would wish a little higher earset, deep chest and long ribs, moves easily.
2. Samuel's Skyelander Wee Man of Storr, very nice drop, long and low With nice head and expression, dark eyes, moves very well. LD (6, 1 a)
1. Breeze's Salena Black Shadow, excellent show dog with a powerful movement, good head and very nice earset, is shown nearly to perfection. Res. Best Dog
2. Heep's Azrakhan Mr. Buttons. OD (4, 1a)
1. Barraclough's Ch. Skyeotts Midnight Majesty at Wemoway. Drop of excellent quality, excellent in type, coat, front and shoulder, deep chest and good spring of ribs, is able to move with style. The owner could have given him a little more help in the ring.
2. Breeze's Ch. Gumshoe a Touch of Frost By Salena, a very quality and elegant male, beautiful presented, it's a pleasure watching him in the ring. Nice head and earset, very good tailset and carriage, lovely topline. I wish he could have had the winners front. VD (2, 1a)
1. Garland-Collin's Ch. Bhuidh Steamy Windows, very lovely and elegant 9.1/2 years old boy, full of type. He still on moves shows straight topline and good balance. Correct eye, very nice head and earset, very good and strong foreface, body deep and firm with very good forechest, excellent hindquarters, still used to power around the ring. Best Dog MPB (0)
PB (0) JB (1)
1. Nolan's Glorfindel Roisin Dubh, lots to like about this puppy, good bone and substance, long neck, good shoulder, deep body, needs to tighten up and settle on the move. GB (3)
1. White's Knowlespring You're Nicked by Gumshoe, very nice, cream bitch, excellent type, shows well, would wish a little better movement in the rear, needs more time.
2. Woodhead's Knowlespring Hot Property, litter sister to the first, good head and eyes, very good shoulder, unfortunately not as happy on the move as the winner, nice straight coat of very good quality. PGB (6, 1a)
1. Hawkes's Gallondean Bluemoon Magic at Maridale, dark grey bitch with strong neck, good lay of shoulder, deep chest, strong topline flowing in to good tail that is well set.
2. Garland-Collins's Bhuidh Motholeli, correct head, neck and shoulder, little shorter in back but elegant, nice deep body, moves well. LB (4, 2a)
1. Breeze's Salena She's The One, very femine head, dark eyes, well proportioned body with strong topline, which she keeps on the move, lovely shade of grey coat in best condition.
2. Robson's Lynaire She's No Lady With Mitsui SHCM, quality bitch with nice head and expression, very nice ear and tail set, moved smartly showing straight topline, needs more coat. OB (5)
1. MacQueen's Ch. Azrakhan Capercaillie SHCM, great pleasure to go over this lovely bitch, very well presented in lovely coat of excellent texture, pretty femine head, very good expression and ears, correct layback of shoulder, clean underline & flowing topline to strong hindquarters, pleasure to watch this elegant lady move around the ring with correct gait. Best Bitch, Best in Show
2. Barraclough's Ch. Skyeotts Annesix High Skye Miracle at Wemoway, also a very nice and impressing bitch, very good head and earset, excellent coat and condition, excellent shoulder and forechest, very femine in profile, very good body shape, wished, she also could have got a little more help in the ring from her handler. VB (3)
1. MacQueen's Ch. Acheo Achiltibuie, nearly 8 years old, quality bitch, nice head with lovely expression, excellent shoulder, forechest and front, moves still with ease and style presenting firm strong outline
2. Bryden's Ch. Esgia The Umbra, nice, femine bitch, with very good construction, little smaller head with nice ears, lovely long coat of good texture, preferred winners hindquarters. VIB (3)
1. Curtis's Ch. Oldmeer Ruby's Rascal, very well presented, 10.1/2 years old lady with still so much quality, classic head and earset, great body condition, very good in rear action and held excellent profile movement, nice to see her enjoying her day. Res Best Bitch
2. Hadleigh's Ch. Mariquita Leading Lady by Reignmakers, more than 12.1/2 years old great dame in full coat of great condition, so close up to one, nice head and ears with plenty of fringes, well laid shoulder & good rib unfortunately she is carrying a little too much weight.
Crufts 2009
Skye Terriers:- judge Mrs. Jenny Kendrick – JERARO Thanks to everyone that entered, a very pleasing entry, especially as several exhibitors were ineligible to show under me due to either travelling to shows with me or my handling their dogs at shows. I thoroughly enjoyed my day. I would also like to thank my ring steward, who valiantly coped on his own almost to the end of judging, there should have been two! The dogs were wonderful and certainly “fit for function, fit for life”. Vetaran Dog (3 entries) 1st. Garland – Collin’s Ch. Bhuidh Steamy Windows, a dark silver dog of ten years of age, certainly proving there is no age limit to a Skye’s show career. Good head, neck and shoulders, good topline, lovely overall picture. Still moving with drive, showing the youngsters how it’s done. 2nd. White’s Glorfindel Who’s Who, another 10 year old not showing his age. Dark silver, well proportioned, in good coat. 3rd. John’s Ch. Perrylands Discovery for Perluche. Special Puppy ( 1 entry) 1st. King’s Celticbridge Northwind, Cream baby just 12 months of age. Good head and nice dark eye. Well proportioned, coat coming through nicely. Needs to settle on the move. Shows promise. Special Junior Dog (1 entry) 1st. Neilson’s Kenocto Black Magic. Silver dog, 14 months old. Not a lot of coat at the moment but constructed well, good front and shoulders. Post Graduate (8 entries) 1st. Parker’s Glorfindel Basil Brush. Impressive dog, with a head that cannot be ignored, lovely expressive eyes. Well placed shoulders and level topline. Well muscled hindquarters that allow him to move with drive. Lovely pale silver, in good coat. 2nd. Harrisons’s Knowlespring Jailhouse Roc for Trensom. A cream dog equally well made as first, only a few days seperate 1st & 2nd in age. Not quite as finished as one. 3rd. Lynch’s Kenmilltri Fraxinus Limit Dog (4 entries) 1st. Barrass’s Gallondean Moonlite Shadow ShCM. I was pleasantly surprised when I went over this dog. Dark Silver, in good coat. Good head, shoulders and front, good length of rib to loin. Sound hindquarters. Likes to carry his tail high. 2nd. Pringle’s Tsuki, Outlaw Star. Lovely outline, well balanced, moves freely, just lacks the coat to finish the picture. 3rd. King’s Celticbridge Moonshine. Open Dog ( 8 entries, 1 absent) 1st. Marshall’s Ch. The Black Touch of Morningsky. I first saw this dog when he was 18 months old and loved him then, he did not disappoint today. He is soundly constructed from head to toe, well balanced and in beautiful coat and condition. Moved freely and showed himself off to advantage. I was pleased to award him the C.C. and Best of Breed. He looked lovely when I later saw him in the group, still showing well. 2nd. Granlund & Dahblom Int. Ch. Olivia Spirit of American Idol. A lovely black dog. Masculine head, good dark eye. Again soundly constructed. Moved with drive. A little taller than one. Reserve C.C. 3rd. Cuthbert & Mathews Glorfindel Grey Granite. Good Citizen Dog Scheme (0 entry) Veteran Bitch (3 entries, 1 absent) 1st. MacQueen’s Ch. Acheo Achiltibuie. Eight years old. Dark silver . Nicely made, very femine. Still moving well. 2nd. Grainger’s Ch. Perrylands Savanna. Pale silver, nearly nine years of age. Similar to first in make up but did not move with same drive. Special Puppy (1 entry) 1st. Nolan’s Glorfindel Dubhdara. Just 12 months old, but so full of character. Not much coat yet, but the conformation is there. Sound puppy with a lot of promise. Best Puppy in Breed. Special Junior Bitch ( 1 entry) Granland & Kare’s Finnsky Krystal. Very femine black, lovely outline, long neck into well placed shoulders. Good coat. Moved well. Post Graduate (8 entries, 2 absent) 1st. Miller’s Feorlig Take Me or Leave Me. Another black, good reach of neck, soundly constructed all round. Very pleasing outline. Moved freely. 2nd. Garland – Collins Bhuidh Motholeli. Another quality bitch, silver in colour. Moved well. 3rd.Viles’ Juniper Girl. Limit Bitch ( 8 entries, 2 absent) 1st. Robson’s Lynaire She’s No Lady With Mitsui. Black bitch, a lovely head and neck, good length of rib, level topline, again soundly constructed. Flowed around the ring. 2nd. Marshall’s Glorfindel Betty Boop. A quality silver bitch, lovely to look at and does not disappoint when gone over, low and level. 3rd. Granlund & Kare’s Finnsky Krystal. Open Bitch (7 entries) 1st. Nolan’s Ir Ch. Glorfindel Roisin Dubh. Very femine silver bitch, lovely outline, well balanced, soundly constructed and in good coat. Moved out well. Pleased to award her the C.C. & Best Bitch. 2nd. Miller’s Ch. Feorlig Something Wicked. Another quality bitch I have always admired , very sound, moved well. Reserve CC. 3rd. Knut’s Int. Ch. Juger Edelweiss Whisky Fab.
The Skye Terrier Club Of The Year Results 2008 Skye Terrier of The Year on points - Breeze's Ch Gumshoe a Touch of Frost by Salena - 260 points
Runner up - Harrisons's Knowlespring Jailhouse Roc for Trenson - 144 points ------ Dog of the Year - Breeze's Ch Gumshoe a Touch of Frost by Salena - 260 points
Runner up - Harrison's Knowlespring Jailhouse Roc for Trenson - 144 points ------ Bitch of the Year - Bryden's Ch Acheo Bidey In - 120 points
Runner up - MacQueen's Ch Azrakhan Capercaillie - 116 points ------ Puppy of the Year (puppy points) - Samuel's Skyelander Wee Man of Storr - 132 points
Runner up - Harrison's Knowlespring Jailhouse Roc for Trensom 104 points ------ Stud Dog of the Year - White's Glorfindel Who's Who (7 dogs) - 512 points
Runner up - Marshall's Ch The Black Touch of Morningsky at Glorfindel (5 dogs) - 196 points ------ Brood Bitch of the Year - White's Knowlespring So It's Helan (3 dogs) - 302 points
Runner up - Woodhead's Knowelespring She Knows (4 dogs) - 210 points ------ Veteran of the Year - Bryden's Ch Acheo Bidey In - 120 points
Runner up - Grainger's Ch Perrylands Savanna - 88 points
------ Best Skye Terrier Owned and Bred in Scotland - Bryden's Ch Acheo Bidey In 120 points
Runner up - MacQueen's Ch Azrakhan Capercaillie - 116 points ------ Drop Ear of the Year - Samuel's Skyelander Wee Man of Storr - 142 points
Runner up - Barraclough's Skyeotts Midnight Majesty at Wemoway - 34 points ------ Exhibitor Winning the Most CC's - Breeze - 9 CC's (2 dogs)
Runner up - Marshall's - 5 CC's (2dogs) ------ Breeder of the Most Winners on points - Woodhead (8 dogs) - 432 points
Runner up - White (3 dogs) - 302 points ------ Beginner of the Year - Samuel (3 dogs) - 202 points
Runner up - Harrison (2 dogs) - 174 points ------ Brace of the Year - Bryden's - 16 points
Runner up - Miller's - 4 points ------ The John Burrow's Memorial Annual Group Winner Award - Breeze's Ch Gumshoe a Touch of Class by Salena ------The Angela Harris Memorial Annual Open Show Winner Award -
Robson's Lynaire She's No Lady With Mitsui
Skye Terrier Club Championship Show 2008
Judge Mrs Cath Parker - Osmart Thank you to the members who permitted me the honor of judging at the Club Championship Show. It is always a privilege to be permitted to handle other owners’ dogs. When I judge I am always gentle with the dogs, polite to the handlers and look at the dog as a whole rather than obsessing on certain areas such as tail carriage, head, mouth etc. Having said that I do feel there are some areas for concern, some Skyes are much higher in the leg than I would like; ears at quarter-to-three; length of back coming from the loin and not the rib. Also a couple of exhibits with poor muscle tone, I would hate to think that exercise was being restricted in order to preserve coat. Some of the exhibits today were not happy with the mat which meant in some cases the movement was not as animated as normal. Minor Puppy dog - 0 entries Puppy Dog - 1 entry
1st. Neilson's Kenocto Black Magic
Nice type but at the awkward stage, Good head, eye and expression. I hope he doesn’t grow any more as he is higher in the leg than I like to see. Movement will settle. Junior Dog - 2 entries, 1 absent
1st. Samuel's Skyelander Wee Man of Storr
This young man is maturing nicely and a pleasure to go over. Pleasing head with correct ear set, well proportioned body and easy mover.
Graduate Dog - 0 entries Post Graduate Dog - 4 entries
1st. Lynch's Kenmilltri Fraxinus
This dog fully deserved his placing today. Wearing his best jacket which only enhances that he is a well balanced dog without exaggeration. He is a very easy mover.
2nd Pringle's Tsuki Outlaw Star
Lighter frame and not as finished as winner but nicely proportioned body with correct head and expression. Movement OK.
3rd Heep's Azrakhan Mr. Buttons
Very masculine well put together dog, shown in excellent coat unfortunately his movement was not his fortune today.
4th Ankcorn's Feorlig The True Destiny of Pensford Limit Dog - 6 entries, 1 absent
1st McLean's Glorfindel Rob Roy ShCM
A true cream who I have always admired unfortunately he has good days and bad days. Today he was definitely on the up and moved effortlessly. He excels in head and shoulders.
2nd MacQueen's Lynaire Mr Darcey of Azrakhan Sh CM
Well presented in good hard condition. Very level but unfortunately I would have preferred a little more length. Movement was very steady.
3rd Heep's Azrakhan Mr Buttons
4th Barrass' Gallondean Moonlite Shadow ShCM Open Dog - 5 entries, 2 absent
1st Barraclough's Ch Skyeotts Midnight Majesty at Wemoway (Imp)
I have admired this drop ear from the ring side and was not disappointed when I examined him. Excellent head with correct ear set. Good reach of neck without exaggeration, correct body complimented by correct jacket. Movement was easy. Pleased to award him DCC + BOS + Res BIS
2nd Marshall's Ch. The Black Touch of Morningsky at Glorfindel (Imp) Res DCC
Unfortunate to meet winner but another day they could easily swap places. He is an impressive well proportioned dog, so masculine but with a melting expression. Shown in good hard condition. 3rd Kendrick's Jeraro Endeavour
Another nice type who unfortunately did not give his best today. He is not as glamorous as the two above and has to be gone over to be fully appreciated.
Veteran Dog - 2 entries
1st Garland-Collins’ Ch Bhuidh Steamy Windows
Stylish well made level dog who is aging well, love his head and expression. Shown in excellent condition. 2nd Turnbull’s Skyetalian Master Walker
Very solid dog that carried a little much too weight which showed in his movement. Minor Puppy Bitch - 1 entry
1st Nolan's Glorfindel Dubhdara Best Puppy
Only just old enough for today having said that she did not lack in confidence or attitude. In my opinion she shows much promise. Excellent head but such a cheeky expression. Good proportions throughout, movement will settle once she realizes the handler is in charge.
Puppy Bitch - 0 entries Junior Bitch - 2 entries, 1 absent
1st Marshall's Glorfindel Betty Boop Res BCC
Very feminine well made bitch. Pleasing head and ear set, nice reach of neck leading into correct shoulders. Moved out well.
2nd Samuel's Skylander Midnight Dream taf
Out classed by winner, many good points but a little higher in the leg than I prefer. Her movement was OK. Graduate Bitch - 2 entries
1st Garland-Collin's Bhuidh Motholeli
Pleasing young lady, nicely put together and looked good standing. Unfortunately she lacked that bit of oomph when she moved.
2nd Shuttleworth's Perrylands Stroller Cum Whicheeta
Correct type and shape, with good length and well made rear. Movement was a little stilted.
Post Graduate Bitch - 4 entries, 1 absent
1st Garland-Collin's Bhuidh Motholeli
Liked her as a puppy and she has developed well, however today she was not as settled as I have seen her.
2nd Turnbull's Royal Wirenth
Needs time to mature and fill, at the moment is a bit like an unfinished canvas. Having said that there is much to like about her. Her movement was very easy. 3rd Johnson's Gallondean Moonbow over Skykim
Not happy at all today and was having a battle of wills with her handler, a shame as I thought she showed promise as a youngster. Limit Bitch - 4 entries
1st Curtis' Tsuki Solastar of Brakemill BCC + BIS
I liked the look of her when she came out as a puppy and was certainly not disappointed today as she has fulfilled her promise and developed into an elegant well made young lady. Her movement was effortless.
2nd Nolan's Glorfindel Roisin Dubh
Correct type, who handles well. Once she fills out and matures more she will certainly hold her own. Another excellent mover. 3rd Hawkes' Maridale Bella Fiore
Very elegant when stood but didn’t put her heart into it on the move. Well proportioned but preferred fronts of the above two. Her head and expression cannot be ignored however today she was outshone by the winner. 4th Samuel's Glorfindel Risk of Reprisal
Open Bitch - 4 entries
1st Bryden's Ch Acheo Bidey In
Well made solid bitch, with pleasing proportions and good front and rear all enhanced by her correct harsh jacket. She certainly has presence when she moves.
2nd MacQueen's Ch Azrakhan Capercallie ShCM
Very elegant bitch who I have admired from the ring side. With so much to like about her my only disappointment was personally I would prefer a stronger front. Her movement was very free and easy.
3rd Barrass' Ch Gallondean Charlies Angel ShCM
Today she just didn’t seem on top form which resulted in her unusual lack of sparkle both standing and on the move. 4th Hawkes Maridale Ads Bella Borealis Veteran Bitch - 4 entries
I always enjoy seeing the oldies and all four ladies were class acts, unfortunately there was only 1 red card. 1st Curtis’ Ch Oldmeer Ruby’s Rascal
This bitch has gone from strength to strength since she became a veteran. She certainly does not give her age away, shown in good hard condition she was a joy to go over. 2nd Bryden's Ch Esgia The Umbra
A bitch I have always liked and awarded her a ticket back in March 2004. 3rd Barraclough’s Ch/Int Ch/Nord Ch Wemoway Geneva
So stately and determined that she would go at her own pace. Carrying a little more weight than I would like but this did not detract from her charms.
4th Bryden's Ch Esgia Columbine
CRUFTS' 2008 It was an honour to judge the Breed at Crufts, and thank you all for allowing me to go over your dogs. In general, presentation was good, although front and hind rear action needs addressing - mouths have improved but handling has declined and this is a integral part of Skye Terrier presentation. My overall winners were worthy of their tickets and beautifully presented and handled, My BOB did the Skye breed justice in the Group.
Veteran Dog. 1.
1. Dr J & Mrs C Garland-Collins; Ch Bhuidh Steamy Windows: very nice eight year old – he has matured nicely since I last judged him. Dark silver with excellent head, well fringed ears, dark eye, low long and level, good textured coat, moved well.
Special Puppy Dog: 1. abs 1.
Special Junior Dog: 0.
Post Grad. Dog 10. abs 2.
1. Ms M J Samuel; Glorfindel Son of Angus: Good masculine head with good ear placement, and dark eye, correct bite, well balanced overall with plenty of substance, low long and level, moved well around the ring.
2. Mrs J E Heeps: Azrakhan Mr Buttons: black dog with masculine head, dark eye, super coat with correct texture, slightly bigger than 1, moved OK.
3. Mr T Pringle: Tsuki Outlaw Star: silver dog, nice head, not quite the substance of 1 and 2, long low and level. Limit Dog. 6. abs 0.
1, Mrs J Woodhead: Knowlespring Sunday Best: compact light silver, with masculine head with good ear placement and fringing, good reach of neck, plenty of substance, moves with drive.
2. Miss M & Miss A Bailey & Hansel: Silisia Milano At Marjayn: super masculine head, correct bite, good reach of neck, moving OK but lacking in coat.
3. Mrs J E Heeps: Azrakhan Mr Buttons.
Open Dog. 9. abs 1.
1. Miss K E Miller: Ch. Feorlig Give me a Reason: very nice striking dog, dark silver, good head, dark eye, good ear set, good conformation, long low and level, moved with drive around the ring, very pleasing to go over, well handled and presented. DCC
2. Mrs M Barraclough: Ch. Skyeotts Midnight Majesty (imp): beautifully presented black drop-ear with correct ear set, good masculine head, dark eye, level on the move and longer than 1 but movement lacked drive. RCC
3. Mrs J E Kendrick: Jeraro Endeavour: pale silver/cream with a good head and fringed ears, moved well.
Good Citizen Dog. 0
Veteran Bitch. 5. abs 2.
1. Mrs J Curtis: Ch Oldmeer Ruby’s Rascal: nine and a half years, Black well coated feminine bitch, long low and level in excellent condition for age
2. Miss G Grainger: Ch Perrylands Savanna: eight years, beautifully presented and well coated bitch, low and level, moved well, just in Veteran.
3. Mrs Dahlbom: Int S/N Ch Finnsky Black Rose: black well coated bitch, with good head and ears, larger type than 1 and 2, level topline, moved well for age. Special Puppy Bitch. 3. abs 0.
1. Dr J & Mrs C Garland-Collins: Bhuidh Motholeli: very feminine puppy, in good coat for age, long low and level, moved with drive, has a promising future, B.Puppy
2. Mrs C King: Celticbridge Spring Magic: immature but lovely clear cream with dark points, waiting for her coat, moved well
3… Mrs J Neilson: Celticbridge Shady Lady: litter sister to 2, the same critique applies
Special Junior Bitch: 2. abs 0
1… Mrs J Neilson: Celticbridge Shady Lady
2. Mr & Mrs V M Green: Salena Secret Charm at Verony: feminine youngster, adequate head with dark eye, good neck, level, in good coat, not as long as 1
Post Graduate Bitch: 12. abs 1.
1… Ms A MacQueen: Azrakhan Capercaillie: super feminine bitch, with lovely head and expression, dark eye, good reach of neck into good shoulders, all the L’s, good length of rib, in good proportion, lovely coat and texture, moved like a dream, worthy CC and BOB winner
2. Mrs S C Breeze: Salena Secret Passion: silver, long and level with good reach of neck, good ear placement, handled and presented well
3. Miss J Downes: Jeraro S’Wonderful of Tsuki: not as long as 1 & 2, low and level, well coated and moved OK
Limit Bitch: 10 abs 1
1….O Kral: Skyeomainia’s Glenmorangie: beautifully presented silver drop, correct ear placement, lovely head and expression, good reach of neck into shoulders, well bodied up, moved with drive. RCC just lacked the sparkle of BCC winner. Has a promising future
2….Mrs J Curtis: Tsuki Solastar of Brakemill: super cream bitch with clear colour, good head and well fringed dark ears, dark eye, well proportioned, moved with drive.
3…Mrs L & Mrs J Innes: Knowlespring Keepsake with Traistbydand: lovely overall picture, good head with fringed ears, good coat, but carrying a little excess weight
Open Bitch 12. abs 4
1….O Kral: Aust. Ch Elanor Sirion: super dark silver bitch, expertly handled, in good proportions, with a lovely head and dark eye, good coat and texture, moved with drive in her Class, but didn’t give her all in the challenge
2….Miss M & Miss A Bailey & Hansel: Ch Silisia Firenze: well presented dark silver bitch, good reach of neck, lovely feminine head with good expression, long low and level, moved well
3…Mrs E Spinnrock: Singin’ the Blues of Morningsky: pale silver/cream, lovely head with jet black fringes, well coated, moved well
Good Citizen Bitch 3
1.. Miss G Grainger: Ch Perrylands Savanna
2.. Mrs C A King: Jeraro Summertime at Celticbridge
3.. Mrs C A King: Celtibridge Stormy WatersNicola Bower - Kirkleyditch
GREYFRIARS BOBBY PARADE - EDINBURGH SUNDAY 4TH MAY 2008 What a truly wonderful day, it was everything and more than we had hoped for. The day started with us all congregating at the Castle Esplanade. We had expected 36 Skye's to be there, but I think there were many more! Many of the owners had got into the spirit of the day and were dressed in period costumes. As we all gathered and greeted each other we were being watched by a rather bemused public, but we soon got chatting with everyone and handing out leaflets that told the story of Bobby and how the present day Skye was in need of support. Whilst we waited for everyone to arrive, the members busily chatted about their dogs and proudly allowed them to be photographed. Eventually it was time for the official photo call and our photographer for the day, David Gosman, started orgainising us. We were soon stood in a group and facing I don't know how many cameras, both professional and amateur. We were photographed from every possible angle and young Cameron Woodhead, dressed as a Victorian schoolboy, soon found himself thrust to the front to be the focal point of many a picture with his cream Skye.
The esplanade was very windy but this only added to the fun as many a shawl, scarf or hat had to be grabbed before it blew away in the breeze! We were photographed against the wall of the castle and then coming through the arch.
Once the photographers had there fill of pictures at the castle it was time for the parade to begin. Off we set, down the hill onto the cobbled streets of Edinburgh (not a mean feat if you are wearing old fashioned heels). We were led by John Gray (John Breeze in costume) and a piper playing The Skye Boat song, with our very own police escort.
On we walked, flanked by members of the public, all wanting to chat about the dogs and take pictures. As we walked we chatted and handed out leaflets. We were even handing them out to the passing motorists who had been stopped to allow us to pass.
Always just ahead of us were the photographers, our own and many from the press. They were up to all sorts to try and get just the right pictures, this included lying on the floor to get the best shots of the dogs! As we walked, I couldn't help but feel an immense sense of pride, in the Club, in our dogs and of course Bobby. I felt immensley priveleged to be taking part in such a wonderful tribute to a truly remarkable dog. Eventually we arrived at Greyfriars Kirkyard. More photographs, this time around Bobby's grave. Even more people were here, eagerly taking photographs asking questions and loving every minute of being able to stroke the dogs. Stuart, from the One o'clock gun association was there busily handing out short bread to both man and dog!
Then it was more pictures taken around the Bobby statue that is situated just outside the Kirkyard. We were then joined by the Lord & Lady Provost and the Minister of the Kirk. It was decided that as it was such a nice day, the service and blessing for Bobby would be held around his grave.
The Minister started with telling us how important Bobby was to the Kirk and went on to make some well informed comments about todays Skye Terrier, points which were duly endorsed with a quiet woof from Dillon, Tommy Pringle's dog, perfectly timed! She also talked about how important animals in general were to mans' well being. This was followed by a prayer and the blessing. Hazel Proud then read a moving poem about how much we owe to our dogs. Tommy Pringle, Chairman of the Scottish Branch of the Skye Terrier Club, then laid a wreath on Bobby's grave.
The whole service was very moving and there was many a tear in folk's eyes as I looked around. After the service, we were invited into the Kirk where there was tea and biscuits and water for the dogs.
The Kirk is beautiful with glorious stained glass windows and if you look to the back of the church and up to the organ, you can see Bobby's head carved into the wood.
There is a small shop selling all sorts of Bobby memorabelia and copies of the painting that was completed just before his death. The original hangs in a little room at the back of the Kirk.
It was a lovely atmosphere inside the Kirk and everyone was sitting and chatting and enjoying the whole experience. The Minister was quite taken with all the Skye's and sat on the floor fussing over Misty belonging to Jane Curtis.
There were three rescue dogs that had travelled to Edinburgh for the parade and I caught up with them at the Kirk. Misty was with Heidi and Misha was with her family, both were looking well and confident and a real tribute to the love and devotion given to them by their new owners. The third was a rescue that was found in Ireland, I had not met before. His owner is going to send me some details of where he was found in the hope that we may be able to find out a little about where he was bred and possibly who may have bred him. Then it was time for the final leg of our day. It was back down the street to the Lothian Chambers for a civic reception. Again as we walked, we were stopped by many an intrigued tourist wanting to know all about the dogs. We arrived at the Lothian Chambers for our reception, we had been given special permission to take the dogs in with us. We entered this beautiful old building, fully carpeted, where we ascended the stairs and followed the corridor to the room where the reception was to be held. All the dogs had impeccable manners and there were no accidents!
Inside, we were greeted with a glass of wine or juice. We all sat around the room with the dogs at our feet and it was really a site to see, all of them so wonderfully behaved from the youngest puppy rolling on his back, to the oldest, grateful to be lying down and resting. The Master of Ceremonies called us to order and we were welcomed by the Lord Provost, who started off by saying that he probably new more about Bobby than we did because of the Lord Provost having bought his license! He said that Edinburgh was proud of Bobby and that he hoped we had enjoyed our day and that they were very impressed with how well the dogs had behaved. The Lord Provost was followed by our President, Mrs. Margaret MacDonald Cross, who thanked him for such a wonderful reception and helping to make the day so special. She presented him with an engraved Crystal plate, depicting a drop and prick eared Skye (engraved by Sue Breeze). There was also a special thank you for Hazel Proud, as it was Hazel that had organised most of the days events, she was given a bouquet of flowers. Then it was my turn. I read a letter that had been sent by Scotlands's First Minister, Alex Salmond. He sent us his best wishes for a successful and enjoyable day.
It was then time to cut the cake, this had been made in a Victorian style and was very tasty!
After the cake, I led everyone in a toast to Bobby and wished that he may be remembered for another 150 years. After the speeches and the thank you's, it was time to relax and enjoy the "nibbles" that had been laid on by the council.
The Lord & Lady Provost were delightful and took the time to speak to everyone. It was lovely listening to everyone's tale about their dogs and how they had travelled to Edinburgh. There was also a couple who had travelled from Holland just to watch the parade and they will be sending us some of their photo's. I sat musing for a while on the days events and watching everyone around, it was a truly wonderful atmosphere and there in the middle of the floor, like a pair of bookends, oblivious to their surroundings, was a pair of drop eared Skyes (belonging to Cathie McLeod) and I thought, how apt, that they should take centre stage at the end of a wonderful day, after all, Bobby was a drop! A heartfelt thank you to all those people who took the time to organise today's event, no matter how big or small a part they have played and to the people who took the time to attend, to the city of Edinburgh for their hospitality and of course, to our wonderful Skye terriers, without them, where would we be? "May his loyalty and devotion be a lesson to us all"Jenny Kendrick - Chairman of the Skye Terrier Club.
Skye Terrier Club Open Show
Saturday April 19th 2008 Many thanks to the Committee & members of the Skye Terrier Club for the kind invitation to judge the Breed Club Open Show. I have been absent from the Show Ring now since 2004 so the majority of dogs exhibited were new to me. As with any judging appointment there was variety in both quality and breed type. Thanks to my stewards for their help.Best in Show was – Bryden’s Ch ACHEO BIDEY IN a mature dark silver (b), beautifully presented with a lovely feminine head, good earset & used her ears well, lovely long neck in to well placed shoulders, level topline which she kept on the move. Moved out soundly & looked the complete picture.Reserve Best in Show – Miller’s Ch FEORLIG GIVE ME A REASON mature dark silver (d) liked his head & expression used his ears well, decent length of rib which enabled him to hold a firm topline on the move & standing. A descendant of Reignmakers Rumours Rising, the family resemblance was quite apparent.Best Puppy in Show – White’s KNOWLESPRING YOU’RE NICKED BY GUMSHOE, a pretty cream (b), with great black points her basic shape is good which will hopefully develop as she matures. Moved soundly for one so young, although a bit loose in topline when she became tired.Best Veteran in Show – Curtis’s Ch OLDMEERS RUBY’S RASCAL has matured in to a beautiful dark silver (b) she has a great head & expression, good body shape and continues to hold her topline. Moved well. Also reserve Best Bitch.Minor Puppy Dog – (1)1st Samuel’s SKYLANDER WEE MAN OF STORRNice, drop eared, black baby, a bit over awed by his surroundings but managed to give a good account of himself. Lovely neck, good length of body with a solid backend. Moved steadilyPuppy Dog (4)1st Harrison’s KNOWLESPRING JAILHOUSE ROC FOR TRENSONMature cream (d) very masculine headpiece with good dark points, good length of rib and sound on the move although a bit proud of his tail. Reserve Best Puppy in Show2nd SKYLANDER WEE MAN OF STORR3rd Woodhead’s KNOWLESPRING T’CATCH A THIEFJunior Dog (2,1abs)1st Parker’s GLORFINDEL BASIL BRUSH4th in Puppy Dog, a smart silver youngster who delighted in having fun in the ring! When he settles you can see a lovely shape & breed type, I’m sure as he matures and decides to show, judges will be able to see his many virtues.Graduate Dog (5)1st Heep’s AZRAKHAN MR BUTTONSWhat a cracking dog – liked him a lot. Young black (d) with a great headpiece, well set ears, correctly placed shoulders, good length of body. Not too confident on the move but did enough to be Reserve Best Dog. Hopefully as his confidence (and his handler’s) increase he will show of his virtues on the move as well as standing.2nd Ankcorn’s FEORLIG TRUE DESTINY OF PENSFORDYoung cream (d) with excellent dark points excelled in front and shoulders, another who wasn’t very positive on the move.3rd Pringle’s TSUKI OUTLAW STARPost Graduate Dog (6)1st Heep’s AZRAKHAN MR BUTTONS2nd Barrass’s GALLONDEAN MOONLITE SHADOWDark silver (d) good head, neck & shoulders, shorter in length than 1. Moved out ok, although topline can be a bit slack on the move. 3rd Samuel’s GLORFINDEL SON OF ANGUSLimit Dog (4, 3 abs)1st Woodhead’s KNOWLESPRING SUNDAY BESTMature cream dog with a good headpiece, good length of body moved out well. For me not as masculine as my Best Dog & Reserve Best Dog.Open Dog (5, 2 Abs)1st Miller’s Ch FEORLIG GIVE ME A REASON – a worthy Reserve Best in Show2nd Harrison’s GUMSHOE THE RIOT ACT FOR TRENSONVery different type to 1, mature dark silver dog well up to size in all departments. Moved out soundly3rd Bailey & Hansel’s SILISIA MILANO AT MARJAYNVeteran Dog (1)1st White’s GLORFINDEL WHO’S WHO9 year old black (d) in great shape for his years, would prefer a bit more work in his head. Good body shape & length, moved with great vim & vigour.Minor Puppy Bitch (0)Puppy Bitch (5,2Abs)White’s KNOWLESPRING YOU’RE NICKED BY GUMSHOEBest Puppy in Show2nd Woodhead’s KNOWLESPRING HOT PROPERTY Litter sister to 1, not as mature or confident as her sister. Lovely shaped puppy stood just did not have the confidence on the move. Will be interesting to see her develop.3rd Taylor’s STARLIGHT EXPRESSJunior Bitch (6, 3 abs)1st Green’s SALENA SECRET CHARM OF VERONYYoung dark silver (b) very pretty, nice feminine head, good length of body, need to watch her topline when stood.2nd Taylor’s STARLIGHT EXPRESS3rd in previous class, a raw baby who looked a bit tall on the day. Lovely head & good earset. 3rd King’s CELTICBRIDGE SPRING MAGICGraduate Bitch (6, 1 abs)1st Downes JERARO S’WONDERFUL OF TSUKIDark silver (b) of a lovely size, sweet headpiece with good earset, nice length of body, level topline, moved out soundly2nd Miller’s FEORLIG TAKE ME OR LEAVE MESimilar type to 1 but not as mature, feminine black (b) preferred her reach of neck to 1’s.3rd Nolan’s GLORFINDEL ROISIN DUBHPost Graduate Bitch (2)1st King’s CELTICBRIDGE STORMY WATERS Not the strongest class of the day, nice sized dark silver bitch, appeared short of neck and in length of rib & body. Held her topline on the move and moved out soundly.2nd Read’s FEORLIG TOTAL DEVOTION TO HERONSBRIDGEVHC in previous class a pretty black bitch who will need time.Limit Bitch (6, 3 abs)1st Curtis’s TSUKI SOLARSTAR OF BRAKEMILLMature cream (b), lovely earset & fringes, length & height proportions were ok, good length of rib, moved out ok.2nd Millers’s FEORLIG SOMETHING WICKED Black (b) not as much work in her head as 1, well placed shoulders and lovely shaped front, level topline on the move & standing.3rd Samuel’s GLORFINDEL RISK OF REPRISALOpen Bitch (5)1st Bryden’s Ch ACHEO BIDEY IN a worthy Best in Show.2nd Bailey & Hansel’s SILISIA FIRENZEWell put together black (b) lovely shaped neck, good level topline & length of rib. Not as positive in movement as 1 which cost her the class.3rd Gibbon’s MARIQUITA QUEEN OF FLASH AT JEBUSAVeteran Bitch (3)1st Curtis’s Ch OLDMEERS RUBY’S RASCALA lovely bitch, a credit to her owner & breeders. Best Veteran in Show, also Reserve Best Bitch in Show2nd Bryden’s CH ESGIA COLUMBINEBlack (b) now beginning to show her age a little, still has a good shape but for me is well up to size for a bitch.3rd Bryden’s CH ESGIATHE UMBRASpecial Beginners Dog/Bitch (6)1st Downes JERARO S’WONDERFUL OF TSUKI Also won Graduate Bitch2nd Nolan’s GLORFINDEL ROISIN DHUBClifford Boycott Memorial Stakes (11, 7abs)1st Harrison’s GUMSHOE THE RIOT ACT FOR TRENSON2nd Parker’s GLORFINDEL BASIL BRUSH3rd Nolan’s GLORFINDEL ROISIN DHUBProgeny Dog/Bitch1st Barrass’s CH GALLONDEAN CHARLIE’S ANGEL ShCMA very strong family resemblance apparent with this group.2nd Woodhead’s KNOWLESPRING SHE KNOWSStakes Brace Dog/Bitch1st Millers very well matched black bitches, size & type was consistent2nd Woodhead’s well matched puppies Judge ...........Francis Carlton. Thistlegate
THE SKYE TERRIER CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
29th September 2007 Judge Mr. Vic Thomas - Skeitos Minor Puppy Dog (1 entry, 1 absentee) Puppy Dog (0 entires) Junior Dog (5 entries, 2 absent)
1st. Ankcorn's Feorlig True Destiny of Pensford.
Nice cream dog. Good head with black points correctly placed. Correct mouth. Good neck set on sound level body. Nice coat which needs to develop fully. Excellent movement and nice tail placement. Good presentation. 2nd. Samuel's Glorfindel Son of Angus
Well coated black dog of good size. Nice head and sound body with level topline. Movement not as good as 1, with some tail flying. 3rd. Heep's Azrakhan Mr. Buttons
Black dog rather nervous on the table. Quite nice head. Sound body correctly coated. With more confidence will improve. Graduate Dog (4 entries, 1 absent)
1st. Downe's Tsuki Freedom Star
Cream dog with quite nice head. Correct mouth. Well coated level body, could be a shade longer. Satisfactory movement. 2nd. Hawkes & Mason's Maridale Blueys Beach
Nice dark grey dog. Pleasant head with correct bite. Level body of good length. Satisfactory movement but rather sedate. 3rd. Armstrong & Wilson's Maridale Botany Bay
Dark grey dog, rather unsettled on the table. Nice head and well coated level body. Erratic movement. Post Graduate Dog (3 entries, 0 absentees)
1st. King's Celticbridge Moonshine
Neat cream dog of correct proportions. Very nice head and well fringed. Pleasing neck on sound correct coated level body. Very good movement. Well presented. 2nd. Lynch's Kenilltri Fraximus
Black dog with nice headpiece. Sound body heavier built than 1 and well coated. Satisfactory movement. 3rd. Hawkes & Mason's Maridale Blueys Beach. Limit Dog (7 entries, 1 absent)
1st. Harrison's Gumshoe The Riot Act for Trenson
Well proportioned dark grey. Excellent head construction, with correct ear placement set on a nice neck. Body long, level and correctly coated. Pleasing tail and very good movement. 2nd. McLean's Glorfindel Roby Roy SHCM
Nice cream dog. Good head with magnificent fringing. Neat level body, nicely coated. Good movement. 3rd. Grainger's Perrylands Ambassador.
Cream dog with a very nice head and good ear placement and well fringed. Sound mouth. Well balanced body proportions of nice size. Correct coat and tail. Very good level movement. Often spoils outline by relaxing topline when standing. Open Dog (5 entries, 2 absent) 1st. Marshall's Ch. The Blacktouch of Morningsky at Glorfindel (imp)
Beautifully proportioned dark grey. Excellent head, well furnished with correct ear placement. Good mouth. Nice neck leading to a sound well constructed body with abundant coat of correct texture. Consistent level topline and excellent ring movement. Well presented. His quality, balance and good Skye outline ensured his C.C. and eventually B.I.S. 2nd Barraclough's Ch. Skyeotts Midnight Majesty at Wemoway (imp)
Excellent black drop-eared type. Beautiful well fringed head with breed standard ear placement. Sound mouth. Very good level body with eye-catching shining coat somewhat wavy towards the base. Excellent movement and presentation. Just lost out on the challenge for the Reserve C.C. to the Veteran. 3rd. Miller's Feorlig Give Me a Reason.
Neat near black dog excellently presented. Very good head and mouth. Minimum ear fringing but othrwise very well coated. Sound Level body. Extremely good movement and well handled. Veteran Dog (3 entries, 2 absent) 1st. Garland-Collins Ch. Bhuid Steamy Windows
Neat dark dog of 8 years. Excellent head and well fringed. Good sound mouth. Nice neck leading to a well conditioned body of nice proportions. Pleasing coat of correct texture. Excellent movement and level at all times. Reserve C.C. Minor Puppy Bitch (3 entries, 0 absentees) 1st. Garland-Collins Bhuid Motholeli
Very nice well proportioned puppy of 8 months. Lovely head and earset with a good neck. Sound body of required length, level and low. Mix-coloured coat at the moment of correct texture. Well controlled movement. Overall it suggests a promising future. Best Puppy. 2nd. King's Celticbridge Spring Magic
A lively cream puppy of 7 months. Very alert with a nice head. Nice overall size, just waiting for the coat to develop. Good busy movement. 3rd. Neilson's Celticbrige Shady Lady
Rather apprehensive cream of 7 months, when on the table. Quite nice head and satisfactory body proportions. Movement ok but at the moment lacks confidence in the ring. Puppy Bitch (2 entries, 0 absentees) 1st. Green's Salena Secret Charm at Verony
Quite alert dark grey of 10 months. Good outline and very nice head, with a sound mouth. Nice neck and body with correct coat. Satisfactory level movement but relaxes topline when standing. 2nd Neilson's Celticbridge Shady Lady. Junior Bitch (7 entries, 3 absent) 1st. Miller's Feorlig Take Me or Leave Me
Nicely prepared neat silver bitch. Very nice head and mouth. Excellent front and sound body. Correct coat. Always a level topline and excellent movement. 2nd. Hawkes's Gallondean Bluemoon Magic at Maridale
Dark grey of nice size. Good head and body. Level topline and satisfactory movement. 3rd. Johnson's Gallondean Moonbow Over Skykim
Another dark grey with nice head and ear placement. Well bodied with satisfactory coat. Nice level movement but tends to relax topline when standing. Graduate Bitch (4 entries, 0 absentees) 1st. Curtis' Tsuki Solastar of Brakemill Eye-catching beautiful cream bitch. A lovely head with correct black points and well furnished. Good sound mouth. Excellent neck and well proportioned level body. Moved around the ring with effortless gait competely satisfying the breed standard. Standing, an ideal Skye outline. As coat matures will always be the one to beat. Bitch C.C. and Reserve B.I.S. 2nd. Turnbull's Royal Wirenth
Nice coated grey. Neat head with sound bite. Well bodied with level topline. Movement very good. 3rd. Downe's Jeraro S'Wondeful of Tsuki
Black bitch, rather nervous on the table. Has nice head with good furnishings. Sound well coated body and level topline. Quite good movement. With more confidence will give a better account of her potential. Post Graduate Bitch (6 entries, 4 absent) 1st. Miller's Feorlig Something Wicked
Dark grey bitch and excellently presented. Neat, well proportioned outline. Nice head and correct bite. Good neck and well conditioned level body. Correct coat texture. Very good effortless movement. Ear feathering would perhaps complete the picture of an excellent Skye. 2nd. White's Gumshoe Its A Fair Cop
A dark grey with a nice head and correctly set well fringed ears. Level, well coated body. Good movement but not as smooth as 1. Limit Bitch (5 entries, 3 absent) 1st. Gibbon's Mariquita Queen of Flash of Jebusa
Black bitch with a beautiful well fringed headpiece. Lovely head and neck. Well proportioned body, nicely coated with level topline. Excellent smoorth and sedate movement around the ring. A quality breed specimen. 2nd. Miller's Feorlig Starlite Skye
A neat cream bitch. Quite nice head and sound mouth. Well conditioned body with level topline. Good movement around the ring and well handled and presented. Open Bitch (9 entires, 1 absent)
Bryden's Ch. Acheo Bidey In
Balck bitch with excellent head and nice earset. Good mouth. Very nice body, low and level. Well coated of correct texture. Good movement with drive from the rear and overall a sound well presented Skye. Reserve C.C. 2nd. Marshall's Ch. Glorfindel Classic Charm
Well prepared black bitch. Good head with nicely fringed ears. Excellent neck and sound level well proportioned body. Good correct movement. 3rd. Bailey & Hansel's Ch. Silesia Firenze
Dark silver bitch with very nice head and fringed ears. Excellent neck. Well conditioned body with level topline and nicely coated. Good movement and handling. Veteran Bitch (6 entries, 1 absent)
Bryden's Ch. Esgia Columbine
Dark silver of 11 years. with a neat, well coated headpiece. Good neck set on a nice body, level and low. Excellent movement for her age. Overall a well presented Skye. 2nd Barraclough's Ch/Int Ch/Nord. Ch Wemoway Geneva
Profuse coated dark silver. Excellent head and furnishings. Well bodied and somewhat larger than 1. Nice level topline and satisfactory movement for a Skye of well over 11 years of age. 3rd. Miller's Ch. Feorlig Wind in the Willows
Neat dark silver. Very nice head. Well coated low and level body. Excellent movement.Best in Show - Marshall's The Blacktouch of Morningsky at Glorfindel.
Reserve Best In Show - Curtis' Tsuki Solastar at Brakemill
Best Puppy in Show - Garland Collins' Bhuid Motholeli
SKYE TERRIER CLUB OPEN SHOW - April 21st. 2007 Judge Mrs. S. Breeze - Salena
I'd like to say how pleased I was to be invited to judge the club show; thank you for your entries. Some exhibitors need to be aware of their presentation, skyes are a heavily coated breed and they certainly do not look their best if they are not clean and well groomed. We also need to be aware of what we are breeding; I don't want to sound hyper critical but we need to be careful of upright shoulders, cow hocks and weak heads.
Minor puppy dog 2
1st Kings Celticbridge Moonlight over Heronsbridge Cream dog that needs more training he seemed overwhelmed by his surroundings but has time.
2nd Ankcorns Feorlig True Destiny of Pensford cream dog of good type good length and holds top line well, lovely out line. Good coat for age, well presented. Unfortunately was lame on the day which cost him the class. Puppy dog 3
1st Samuels Glorfindel Son of Angus.Quality black excellent top line held on the move. Masculine dog with nice expression and good ear set, well balanced overall. In good coat for age and moved out well, good presentation. B.P
2nd Barrass Gallondean Moonlite Shadow . Dark grey dog with good head and ear set nice reach of neck. Is a little high on the back end at present which spoils his out line.
3rd Kings Celticbridge Moonlight Over Heronsbridge Junior dog 3
1st Graingers Perrylands Ambassador. Cream dog of 17 months excellent coat for age good neck and length very showy. Well presented.
2nd Pringles Tsuki Outlaw Star 13 months dark grey dog good top line and length, dark eye nice expression
3rd Downes Tsuki Freedom Star Graduate dog 3
1st Woodheads Knowlespring Sunday Best. Silver dog excellent type in excellent coat excels in head lovely front assembly good rear action moves with drive. Just needs more time then I'm sure he will trouble the best.
2nd Robsons Wellknow Hauf Cut Hamish with Mitsui. Cream dog good head and expression very good top line, lovely front moved out well. Post graduate dog 2
1st Kings Celticbridge Moonbeam Cream dog with good head level top line held on the move, needs to co-operate more with his handler.
2nd Lynchs Kenmill Tri Fraxinus Dark grey dog good head lovely expression good fringing moved well. Limit dog 4 (2 absent)
1st Harrisons Gumshoe The Riot Act for Trenson. Dark grey dog of good length excellent top line held on the move, good rib to loin. Strong head with well fringed ears, well balanced dog moved out well. Well presented.
2nd Armstrong and Wilson Maridale Botany Bay. Grey dog good top line needs a lot more time. Open dog 3 (1 absent)
1st Millers Ch Feorlig Give Me A Reason dark grey almost black dog in good coat. Nice head and expression with dark eye, strong top line, moves with energy and drive. Good rib to loin ratio well let down hock excellently handled. B.D & R.B.I.S Veteran dog 3 (2 absent)
1st Garland-Collins Ch Bhuidh Steamy Windows .8 year old silver dog in excellent coat, good head and eye, good front well let down hocks moved well in harmony with his handler. Well presented.
2nd Whites Glorfindel Whos Who. 8 year old dark grey dog close up to 1 but not the coat. Very well made dog lovely length & top line moved very well. Minor puppy bitch 2
1st Millers Feorlig Take Me or Leave Me. 8 month old bitch long and level with good neck. Very feminine moved with drive.Good presentation B.P.B
2nd Reads Feorlig Total Devotion for Heronsbridge similar remarks apply but a little timid on the move needs more time. Puppy bitch 8 (4 absent)
1st Prouds Dolphaz Debutante. What a debut! Long low and level moved well, lovely head and expression, good neck and front. Just needs to settle a little; should do well.
2nd Feorlig Something Wicked. Nice bitch not quite the length of one. Good head and top line moved well. Excellent presentation as always from this handler.
3rd Hawkes Gallondean Bluemoon Magic At Maridale Junior bitch 3
1st Curtis Tsuki Solastar of Brakemill. Cream bitch colour just clearing good coat long & level good neck & front.
2nd Hawkes Maridale Bella Fiore Grey bitch needs more face furnishing , good neck and shoulders with good length and level top line. A little unsettled on the move.
3rd Hawkes & Chambers Maridale Bella Figlia Graduate bitch 2
1st Prouds Knowlespring Guess Who of Dolphaz .Sound bitch good head with dark eye long and level moved well.
2nd Kings Celticbridge Stormy Waters dark grey bitch good head and eye a little erratic on the move. Post graduate bitch 4 (1 absent)
1st Whites Gumshoe A Fair Cop. Dark grey quality bitch I have always admired .Lovely out line really has the 3 L's very feminine with good head, dark eye with intelligent expression, lovely neck, good rib to loin, showed well. With more confidence should do really well.
2nd Robsons Lynaire Shes No Lady . Nice bitch dark grey, lovely head and expression good neck and shoulders flowing into very good top line. Very well presented.
3rd Glorfindel Risk of Reprisal Limit bitch 2
1st Whites Knowlespring So Its Helan. Sound dark grey feminine bitch long low and level ,nice head excellent neck and shoulders good front moved out well.
2nd Garland-Collins Bynbriger Brie Gloral for Bhuidh Black bitch not quite as long as 1 Nice head moved ok Open bitch 5 ( 1 absent)
1st Woodheads Knowlespring She Knows. Quality cream bitch in good coat long low and level. Good head and expression excellent neck and front assembly, strong well angulated hind quarters. So very well made she couldn't do anything other than move true with good front extension and rear drive. B.B and B.I.S
2nd Hawkes Maridale Ads Bella Borealis. Another quality bitch. Moved very well, very good front and neck long low and level.
3rd Millers Ch Feorlig Glance My Way Veteran bitch 5 ( 1 absent)
1st Curtis Ch Oldmeer Ruby's Rascal . Eight and a half year old quality bitch. Feminine with a nice head, dark eye, good neck and front, level top line when standing. R.B.B
2nd Brydens Ch Esgia Columbine Eight year old bitch Good head and neck leading in to good front moved out well. Sue Breeze
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CRUFTS 2007 - judge Mr. J. Falconer Veteran dog (1 entry) 1st. Richardson & Evan's Am. Ch. Abbeywater Athamas at Talyot
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