Full Critique for Scottish KC (All Breeds) 2023
Judge : Ms Sarah Hattrell
This critique reflects the judge's opinion
based on what they saw on the day of the show.
| Minor Puppy Dog | ||
| 1st | Thaisu Morningstar Avec Kimevan JW | Lovely quality Gold 8 mth to start the day, such a happy little chap, broad round head with large round dark eyes and warm expression, excellent bite of good width, broad chest, thighs well rounded and high set tail carried well over his back, moved out really well with good forward reach and showing full pad in the rear, well presented coat, lots of promise. BPD. |
| Junior Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Zeeva Cool Dude | Gorgeous red/white young male, makes such a lovely silhouette on the stack, pleasing head with dark round expressive eyes and good nose placement, excellent bite with good width, nice arch to neck blending into well laid shoulders and level back, high set tail curling well over and strong well muscled quarters with rounded thighs, rounded well padded feet, in lovely coat and condition, he moved out freely and well in all directions and am sure with a little more time will carry his crown. |
| 2nd | Rossvale Wildest Dream JW | Another lovely young male who I much admired, super head and expression from his dark round eyes, lovely finish to bite, so well balanced fore and aft, good forehand and chest broad and deep, level back, excellent quarters, high set tail, in lovely coat and condition, moved out well with good forward reach and showing full pad. |
| Post Graduate Dog | ||
| 1st | Thaisu’s Blinding Light | 21 mth Gold of lovely type, admired his broad round and very typical head properties with large dark round eyes with warm expression, excellent finish to mouth, nicely arched neck with good lay of shoulder, back level, chest broad and deep, strong muscular quarters and high set tail, moved out really well with good reach in front and showing full pad, well coated. |
| 2nd | Emerson Alpiu Slenis Of Alchez JW ShCEx OSW | Another smart boy different type to 1, Black 2 and a half yrs in beautiful coat and condition, smaller head but well proportioned, dark eyes, nice arch to neck and well laid shoulders, level back, slightly longer in body than 1, high set tail carried gaily over back, well made hindquarters, moved out really well with good forward reach. |
| Limit Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Cremefern Trigger A Storm At Symaraju JW | 2 and half yr. old Gold, lovely for size and makes a nice outline on the stack, appealed in head and expression from his dark round eyes, good finish to mouth, nicely arched neck, well laid shoulder, level back, excellent tail set and carriage, such a super mover fore and aft, strong quarters and showing full pad, looks a little immature at the moment but am sure can go all the way. |
| 2nd | Marbo Whatever You Want | Handsome boy who is a different balance to 1, admired his lovely broad round head and dark round eyes, nice arch to neck, slightly longer in body than 1, level back, deep broad chest, elbows could be tighter, excellent high tail set and carriage, in beautiful coat and condition, moved out freely and showed well. |
| Open Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Virtulvilage Fred A Stare (UK, Ir) | Amazing class full of champions, all worthy of their titles, so was a case of nitpicking and could happily have awarded CCs down the line and beyond.Gold/white, Eyecatching young male who simply captivated me with his beauty, fabulous head with the warmest expression, darkest of eyes and excellent finish to mouth, nicely arched neck which carried his head so proudly, well laid shoulder and deep broad chest, level back and high set tail with height to match his skull, thighs well rounded and muscular and legs straight when viewed from the rear, expertly presented and handled to get the best from him, lovely for size, smooth flowing movement with good forward reach and showing full pad at the rear, CC and delighted to hear it was his Crown on the day. |
| 2nd | Ch. Miracey Zero Hour | Another beauty I have given a RCC to before and still very much admire him, gold/white and similar style to 1, gorgeous head and expression, dark round eye, arch to neck with well made forehand, chest broad and deep, level back, high set tail in line with head, strong quarters, in excellent coat and condition, moved out really well in all directions and pushed 1 hard, RCC. |
| Veteran Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Art Made Gene Kelly (Imp Swe) | Gold 7 yrs young, what a beautiful dog this is, such a lovely typy boy, makes a lovely outline in stance, super broad round head with dark round eyes and the warmest expression, good finish to mouth, nicely arched neck, excellent forehand, deep broad chest, level back, highset tail in line with head, strong well made quarters, super coat and condition, excellent mover with good forward reach and showing full pad from the rear, strongly considered for green cards but didn’t go so well with change of handler. |
| Minor Puppy Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Tameron Miss I Want Choo | Just 6 mths and what a sweetheart, just loved her, so pretty and feminine, gorgeous head and expression from her dark round eyes, arch to neck with well laid shoulders, deep broad chest, level back, high set tail, well balanced quarters, in lovely coat and condition, such a confident true mover with excellent forward reach and drive from her rear, am sure a star of the future, BPB & BPIB. |
| 2nd | Thaisu Fallen Angel Among Kimevan | Another high class puppy with so much to admire, well grown for age she makes a lovely shape on the stack, well proportioned head with dark eyes, arch to neck sits cleanly on well made forehand, deep broad chest, level back, firm quarters with thighs well rounded, high set tail, in excellent coat and condition, moved out really well fore and aft, promising pup. |
| Puppy Bitch | ||
| 1st | Carlita’s Star of Love | Dark red 9 mths, broad round head well laid out with dark round eyes, decent forehand, deep chest, level back, high set tail, thighs well rounded and ample bone, sadly wasn’t making the most of herself and rather overawed with the occasion, also carrying plenty of excess puppy fat, well presented coat of good texture. |
| Junior Bitch | ||
| 1st | Valkiria Sweet Addict For Maili (Imp Pol) JW | Very striking Black/White, so feminine, pretty head with lovely warm expression from her dark round eyes, nicely arched neck blends into well laid shoulders, broad deep chest, level back, high set tail, well balanced quarters, in excellent coat and condition, so nice for size, moved out so well with good forward reach and showing full pad at the rear. |
| 2nd | Rossvale Dreaming Again | Another pretty feminine bitch with lots to admire, nice for size, presents a nice outline on the stack, level back, deep broad chest, well balanced fore and aft, high set tail, lacking head furnishings at the moment, excellent mover front and back, am sure will progress well. |
| Beginners Bitch | ||
| 1st | Yazhi Sweet Painted Lady JW | Pretty feminine 18 mth, admired her head and warm expression from her dark round eyes, nicely arched neck and well laid shoulders, deep broad chest, level back, high set tail carried gaily over her back, well balanced quarters, nice for size and balance, enough coat well presented, excellent mover reaching well in front with good drive from the rear showing full pad. |
| Post Graduate Bitch | ||
| 1st | Yazhi Sweet Painted Lady JW | Pretty feminine 18 mth, admired her head and warm expression from her dark round eyes, nicely arched neck and well laid shoulders, deep broad chest, level back, high set tail carried gaily over her back, well balanced quarters, nice for size and balance, enough coat well presented, excellent mover reaching well in front with good drive from the rear showing full pad. |
| 2nd | Rossvale Beautiful Dreamer At Carlita | 15 mths with so much to like, feminine head with dark round eyes, nicely arched neck, well made forehand, deep broad chest, well coupled and sturdy, topline could be more level, high set tail carried well over back, well balanced hindquarters, well presented coat and in good body condition, she moved out really well fore and aft. |
| Open Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Corrlough Ice Maiden | Striking red/white who absolutely captivated me by her arrogance, so lovely for size and balance, so feminine with a very pretty headpiece, dark round eyes, nicely arched neck with enough length to carry head proudly which she does, shoulders well laid back and straight forelegs, deep broad chest with elbows close to her body, level back, high set tail carried well over her back, firm well muscled quarters with thighs well rounded, in ideal coat and condition, excellent mover fitting the standard well with arrogant smooth flowing front legs reaching well forward and showing full pad from the rear, a perfect little package CC & BOB. |
| 2nd | Ch. Warathwaite Royal Diva | A new one to me and I thought she was very lovely, a tad bigger than one but very feminine, gorgeous head and expression, dark round eyes, nice arch to neck, firm well laid shoulder, deep broad in chest, level back, well balanced quarters, high set tail, in fabulous coat and condition, moved out with excellent forward reach and drive from the rear showing full pad, super outline on the stack, RCC. |
| Veteran Bitch | ||
| 1st | Thaisu Desperate Housewife for Kimevan | gold/white, 8 yrs thought she was really lovely and surprised she isn’t titled, super head, eye and expression, nice arch to neck, well made through her forehand, level back, excellent tail set and carriage, well balanced quarters, so nice for size and balance and stacks up well, moved freely. |