LATEST NEWSCRUFTS' 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 Waters Nicola 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 STORR Nice, 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 steadily Puppy Dog (4) 1st Harrison’s KNOWLESPRING JAILHOUSE ROC FOR TRENSON Mature 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 Show 2nd SKYLANDER WEE MAN OF STORR 3rd Woodhead’s KNOWLESPRING T’CATCH A THIEF Junior Dog (2,1abs) 1st Parker’s GLORFINDEL BASIL BRUSH 4th 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 BUTTONS What 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 PENSFORD Young 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 STAR Post Graduate Dog (6) 1st Heep’s AZRAKHAN MR BUTTONS 2nd Barrass’s GALLONDEAN MOONLITE SHADOW Dark 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 ANGUS Limit Dog (4, 3 abs) 1st Woodhead’s KNOWLESPRING SUNDAY BEST Mature 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 Show 2nd Harrison’s GUMSHOE THE RIOT ACT FOR TRENSON Very different type to 1, mature dark silver dog well up to size in all departments. Moved out soundly 3rd Bailey & Hansel’s SILISIA MILANO AT MARJAYN Veteran Dog (1) 1st White’s GLORFINDEL WHO’S WHO 9 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 GUMSHOE Best Puppy in Show 2nd 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 EXPRESS Junior Bitch (6, 3 abs) 1st Green’s SALENA SECRET CHARM OF VERONY Young dark silver (b) very pretty, nice feminine head, good length of body, need to watch her topline when stood. 2nd Taylor’s STARLIGHT EXPRESS 3rd in previous class, a raw baby who looked a bit tall on the day. Lovely head & good earset. 3rd King’s CELTICBRIDGE SPRING MAGIC Graduate Bitch (6, 1 abs) 1st Downes JERARO S’WONDERFUL OF TSUKI Dark silver (b) of a lovely size, sweet headpiece with good earset, nice length of body, level topline, moved out soundly 2nd Miller’s FEORLIG TAKE ME OR LEAVE ME Similar type to 1 but not as mature, feminine black (b) preferred her reach of neck to 1’s. 3rd Nolan’s GLORFINDEL ROISIN DUBH Post 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 HERONSBRIDGE VHC in previous class a pretty black bitch who will need time. Limit Bitch (6, 3 abs) 1st Curtis’s TSUKI SOLARSTAR OF BRAKEMILL Mature 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 REPRISAL Open Bitch (5) 1st Bryden’s Ch ACHEO BIDEY IN a worthy Best in Show. 2nd Bailey & Hansel’s SILISIA FIRENZE Well 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 JEBUSA Veteran Bitch (3) 1st Curtis’s Ch OLDMEERS RUBY’S RASCAL A lovely bitch, a credit to her owner & breeders. Best Veteran in Show, also Reserve Best Bitch in Show 2nd Bryden’s CH ESGIA COLUMBINE Black (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 UMBRA Special Beginners Dog/Bitch (6) 1st Downes JERARO S’WONDERFUL OF TSUKI Also won Graduate Bitch 2nd Nolan’s GLORFINDEL ROISIN DHUB Clifford Boycott Memorial Stakes (11, 7abs) 1st Harrison’s GUMSHOE THE RIOT ACT FOR TRENSON 2nd Parker’s GLORFINDEL BASIL BRUSH 3rd Nolan’s GLORFINDEL ROISIN DHUB Progeny Dog/Bitch 1st Barrass’s CH GALLONDEAN CHARLIE’S ANGEL ShCM A very strong family resemblance apparent with this group. 2nd Woodhead’s KNOWLESPRING SHE KNOWS Stakes Brace Dog/Bitch 1st Millers very well matched black bitches, size & type was consistent 2nd 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 Special Puppy Dog (3 entries) 1st. Pringle's Tsuki Outlaw Star
2nd Downe's Tsuki Freedom Star
3rd Hawkes & Mason's Maridale Blueys Beach Special Junior Dog ( 3 entries) 1st Grainger's Perrylands Ambassador
2nd Woodhead's Knowlespring Sunday Best
3rd King's Celticbridge Moonbeam Post Graduate Dog (3 entries - 1 absent) 1st Robson's Wellknowe Hauf Cut Hamish with Mitsui
2nd King's Celticbridge Moonshine Limit Dog (6 entries) 1st McLean's Glorfindel Rob Roy
2nd Harrison's Gumshoe The Riot Act at Trenson
3rd Kendrick's Jeraro Rhaposdy in Blue Open Dog (11 entries) 1st Marshall's Ch. The Black Touch of Morningsky at Glorfindel
2nd Spinrock's Ger/Lux Ch. Shades of Gold of Morningsky
3rd Kendrick's Jeraro Endeavour
4th Breeze's Ch. Gumshoe a Touch of Frost by Salena Good Citizen Dog Scheme - Dog (0 entries) Veteran Bitch (4 entries - 2 absent)) 1st Ch. Esgia The Umbra
2nd Ch. Esgia Columbine Special Puppy Bitch (6 entries) 1st Hawkes & Chambers Maridale Bella Figlia
2nd Curtis' Tsuki Solastar of Brakemill
3rd Turnbull's Royal Wirenth
4th Hawkes' Maridale Bella Fiore
5th Miller's Feorlig Starlite Skye Special Junior Bitch (2 entries) 1st Miller's Feorlig Something Wicked
2nd King's Celticbridge Stormy Waters Post Graduate Bitch (5 entries - 1 absent) 1st Innes' Knowlespring Keepsake
2nd Robson's Lynaire She's No Lady With Mitsui
3rd White's Gumshoe Its A Fair Cop
4th Samuel's Glorfindel Risk of Reprisal Limit Bitch (3 entries - 1 absent)) 1st Walker's Finnsky Future With Petwalk
2nd Gibbon's Mariquita Quenn of Flash of Jebusa Open Bitch (11 entries) 1st Bryden's Acheo Bidey In
2nd Curtis' Oldmeer's Ruby's Rascal
3rd Chappel & Stephenson's Timeless Twilight of Morningsky at Mariquita
4th Krcal's Skyeomania's Glenmorangie
5th Ruud's Nor/Dk Ch. Finnsky Fortune Good Citizen Dog Scheme Bitch (3 entries) 1st Grainger's Perrylands Savanna
2nd King's Jeraro Summertime at Celticbridge
3rd Celticbridge Stormy Waters Dog CC Grainger's Perrylands Ambassador
Res. Dog CC Marshall's Ch. The Black Touch of Morningsky at Glorfindel Bitch CC & BOB Walker's Finnsky Future With Petwalk
Res. CC Bryden's Acheo Bidey In Best Puppy Miller's Feorlig Something Wicked. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE SKYE TERRIER CLUB OF THE YEAR RESULTS 2006 SKYE TERRIER OF THE YEAR
Curtis' Ch. Oldmeer Ruby's Rascal 268
Runner up Breeze's Ch. Gumshoe a Touch of Frost by Salena 168 DOG OF THE YEAR
Breeze's Ch. Gumshoe a Touch of Frost by Salena 168
Runner up Woodhead's Knowlespsring Sunday Best 124 BITCH OF THE YEAR
Curtis' Ch. Oldmeer Ruby's Rascal 268
Runner up Hansel's Ch. Silisia Firenze 82 PUPPY OF THE YEAR (Puppy Points)
Woodhead's Knowlespring Sunday Best 108
Runner up Robson's Wellknowe Half Cut Hamish with Mitsui 48 STUD DOG OF THE YEAR
White's Glorfindel Who's Who (6 dogs) 296
Runner up Kendrick's Pyon Flamin Shadow of Jeraro (2 dogs) 288 BROOD BITCH OF THE YEAR
White's Knowlespring So Its Helan (6 dgos) 296
Runner up Taylor's Reignmakers Ruby Wax (1 dog) 268 VETERAN OF THE YEAR
Curtis' Ch. Oldmeer Ruby's Rascal 268
Runner up Barraclough's Ch. & Int. Ch. Wemoway Geneva 38 BEST SKYE TERRIER OWNED AND BRED IN SCOTLAND
Marshall's Ch. Glorfindel Black Magic 76
McLean's Glorfindel Rob Roy 76 DROP EAR OF THE YEAR
Barraclough's Skyeotts Midnight Majesty at Wemoway 72 EXHIBITOR WINNING THE MOST CC'S
Breeze 4 CC's (2 dogs)
Curtis 4 CC's (1 dog)
Marshall 4 CC's (2 dgos) BREEDER OF THE MOST WINNERS ON POINTS
White (6 dogs) 296
Runner up Taylor (1 dog) 288 BEGINNER OF THE YEAR
King (5 dogs) 140
Runner up Robson (2 dogs) 94 BRACE OF THE YEAR
Bryden's 8
THE JOHN BURROW'S MERMORIAL ANNUAL GROUP WINNER AWARD
Breeze's Ch. Gumshoe a Touch of Frost by Salena THE ANGELA HARRIS MEMORIAL ANNUAL OPEN SHOW WINNER AWARD
Robson's Wellknowe Hauf Cut Hamish with Mitsui 65 ------------------------------------------------------------ THE TERRIER CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP DOG SHOW 2006
Judge: Mrs Kirsi Sainio Kyleakin Community Hall, Kyleakin, Isle of Skye
Saturday, 30th September 2006  SKYE TERRIER CLUB DIAMOND JUBILEE CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
ISLE OF SKYE 30. September, 2006 First of all I like to thank the Club and the members for this honour. It was in many ways an emotional experience for me. The show was held in a beautiful location in Kyleakin on the Isle of Skye. Exhibitors were very good sport and the spectators from all over the world were supportive. The atmosphere was wonderful. The over all quality was good, especially my Open classes showed a lot of quality. However, there are points of concern: I saw some short forefaces, which is disturbing especially in males. Many exhibits were long and low, but failed in overall soundness, some were tall and shorter. Construction and soundness should be paid attention to, not only lowness and length. Tall and short body is not what the standard requires either. Movement recapitulates the soundness and many failed to move adequately. Some ears were too wide set and appeared very long, which spoiled the expression. Coats, temperaments, eyes, mouths and presentation were mostly excellent. I was pleased to see different colours and shades which is richness in the breed. It almost took me to tears to see all the beautiful veterans. I feel strongly that the breed still has much to offer and there is a future, but we have to work hard for the breed we owe so much to. Minor Puppy Dog (2)
1st Tsuki Freedom Star. Nice puppy. His topline was not perfect but could settle with maturity. Was moving nicely in front, would prefer better hind movement. Nice temperament.
2nd Tsuki Outlaw Star. Litter brother to 1. Was longer, but failed in hind movement, which was very unstable at the moment. Good head, very good coat quality. Puppy dog (1, 1 abs.)
1st Celticbridge Moonbeam. Long and low to ground. Good coat coming. Good head. I would prefer better hind movement. BOS puppy. Junior Dog ( 3, 2 abs.)
1st Knowlespring Sunday Best. Attractive junior, pale silver, growing a great coat. Absolutely the best of heads, good body, good front and hind construction. Moved with style when settled. Was pushing very hard for the reserveCC. One that has great promise.
2nd Celticbridge Moonshine. Nice outline, good length, I would prefer better ears and front. Movement was nevertheless quite good. Growing a good quality coat.
3rd Wellknowe Haufcut Hamish with Mitsui. Graduate dog (2, 1 abs.)
1st Kenmilltri Fraxinus. Long and low, very good head, good front. Well constructed body. Very good straight, quality coat and free movement.
2nd Veni Vidi Vici Des Vallees Encissoises. Black dog, well coated for the age. Unfortunately, for me too short in foreface. Taller than the 1st and shorter in body, did not hold his topline straight in the movement. Very well presented. Post Graduate Dog (1, 3 abs.)
1st Veni Vidi Vici Des Vallees Encissoises. Limit dog (3)
1st Glorfindel Rob Roy SH CM. Attractive cream in his best outfit. I would again prefer a longer muzzle for a male. Beautiful outline standing, well constructed, steady mover, beautiful coat and colour. Could do with a shade more over all length starting from the head.
2nd Veni Vidi Vici Des Vallees Encissoises.
3rd Gumshoe Bugsy Malone of Brakemill Open dog (11, 3 abs)
1st Skyeomania’s Dorian. What can I say about this dog? Stood out the second he entered the ring and never put a foot wrong. Excellent male head, elegant, arched neck in balance with his body length. Beautiful, well constructed body, super hind and tail set. Easy and steady mover. Darker silver coat in perfect condition. Ring presence and presentation first class. A real Skye Terrier in every way. I was honoured to have him in my ring and gave him without a hesitation the dogCC. Was without a doubt one of the best movers which gave him BIS win over the bitch.
2nd Gumshoe A Touch of Frost by Salena. A dog with a lot of potential. Excellent male head, most elegant outline, great neck, low to ground, had a lot of style. Well put together. Moved with style. Coat of excellent quality in beautiful condition.
3rd The Black Touch of Morningsky at Glorfindel. Veteran Dog (6):
1st Multi Ch Finnsky Viceroy. What a beauty this 13 year old dog still is! He has style, he is elegant, moved with animation and was in immaculate condition. He got a bit tired later in the day, but nevertheless was moving better than many of those who were 10 years younger. I gave gladly the resCC to him, credit to his owner. He was my BIS veteran and BIS Vintage Special.
2nd Ch Bhuidh Steamy Windows. Another beautiful veteran, just proving that Skye Terriers have potential even as seniors. Most beautiful head and outline. I would prefer a longer neck and a better front, body well constructed, in beautiful coat and condition, moved still with ease.
3rd Kasmiks Legacy
Vintage Special dog (3, 1 abs.)
1st Finnsky Viceroy
2nd Ch Reignmakers Ringleader. Oh my, what a dog! In absolutely immaculate condition, great head, a bit more stuffed in front than the winner, but beautiful body and hind. Failed in movement, which showed his age. He must have been absolutely stunning in his bloom. A big dog, but has so many other virtues. Credit to his owner.
3rd Kyloran Glasgow Highlander
Minor Puppy Bitch (4, 1 abs.) 1st Royal Wirenth. Very attractive and well constructed bitch puppy, excellent size, good outline, feminine head, moved nicely and steadily. Won easily BIS puppy title.
2nd Maridale Fiore. Beautiful length and outline. A shorther muzzle than I like and a bit wide ear set. Good body and hind, failed in front. Excellent coat coming. Made an attractive picture standing.
3rd Tsuki Solarstar of Brakemill Puppy bitch (1)
1st Celticbridge Stormy Waters. Long and low to ground, nice head, good front. Failed in hindmovement. Nice temperament and good coat coming. Junior bitch (2)
1st Skyeomania’s Glenmorangie. Drop, silver bitch. Would prefer a better earset, but a good head, very good neck, would like her to be a bit lower to ground. She nevertheless was moving and showing very well. Nice coat coming.
2nd Another Time For Lily des Vallees Encissoises. Extremely long and low gark grey bitch. Nice neck, quite well bodied, but failed in front construction and had weak hocks which affected the hind movement, did not have the drive I would like to see. Excellent coat and condition. Graduate bitch (3)
1st Knowlespring Keepsake. Good size, really attractive. Great head for a bitch, very good mover, nice overall construction. Attractive colour and good coat in nice condition. My type of a Skye Terrier. Was considered for resCC.
2nd Glorfindel Risk of Reprisal. Long and low to ground but I would like to see a better head. Moved nicely, was not in best condition today.
3rd Jeraro Summertime at Celticbridge. Post Graduate Bitch (2, 2 abs.)
1st Lynaire She’s No Lady with Mitsui. Despite of her name, was every bit of a Lady. Attractive, nice outline, beautifully constructed, moved very well, good coat quality but was not in her best outfit.
2nd Glorfindel Risk of Reprisal Limit bitch (3, 3 abs.)
1st Knowlespring She Knows. So long and low, almost exaggerated in her length but she was level and the best mover in the class. Attractive head with nice expression. Cream coat in good condition.
2nd Bynbriger Brie Gloral for Bhuidh. Pleasing outline when standing, nice head, moved nicely, but could not keep her topline straight. Extremely well coated in good condition and well presented.
3rd Mariquita Queen of Flash of Jebusa. Open bitch (14)
1st Ch Esgia Umbra. Absolutely sound, so well put together. Not the smallest of bitches, but with this style and construction it is not an issue for me. Beautiful head and neck. Well bodied. Immaculate condition, moved with style. She was easily my CC winner and went BOS and resBIS. However, could not beat the dog CC winner in the movement.
2nd Maridale Starlight Bequest. Another well constructed bitch with style and elegance. Beautiful outline, very good head, beautiful neck, good body. Moved with great style absolutely soundly. Did not quite have the condition of my winner, but coat quality was good.
3rd Timeless Twilight of Morningsky at Mariquita Veteran Bitches (5)
1st Ch Oldmeer Ruby’s Rascal. Long and low, well constructed, beautiful bitch. Was holding her topline very well in the movement and was moving soundly and easily. In absolutely immaculate condition. Must be a joy to own this bitch. She took the bitch resCC and proves once again – Skyes grow old with style!
2nd Ch Esgia Columbine. Another beauty at 10 years, taller than number 1. Held herself together beautifully both standing and moving. In absolutely tip-top condition for her age and a credit to her owner.
3rd Finnsky Alexandra Vintage Special Bitch (5, 2 abs.) 1st Ch Wemoway Geneva. Oh, what a type this bitch has! The most beautiful head and expression, outstanding in every way. I only wished I had a chance to take her back couple of years, she must have been beautiful in her bloom. In great condition still, movement a bit slowing down, but still steady and sound. My type of a Skye Terrier and a credit to her owner.
2nd Esgia Magny Cours. Another beauty still in her best outfit. Taller than the winner, but well constructed. Moved with style and ease and was shown to me in a beautiful condition. Another one the owner has to be proud of.
3rd Struanmore Happy Go Lucky
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