22/07/2025
Hounds ( expect dachshunds) Terriers & Italian greyhounds July 2025
BON ACCORD KA 5.7.25
I would like to thank the society for the invitation to judge at their well organised show, and the exhibitors for allowing me the honour of judging their breeds. I found quality in each of my groups, particularly the Hounds and placing in the final Group was not an easy task. I was delighted to hear later that the winner, Christie’s Cloudside Valentino at Decalleigh had gone on to win Best in Show under Judge Mrs Sutherland. ITALIAN GREYHOUND O (2) 1 Hardie’s Rivertoy Red October at Albalevriero, 6 year old fawn male, pleasing for size, classic long lean head, with dark expressive eye, well set rose ears, elegant neck leading to gently arched backline to low set tail, deep rib with correct tuck up, well turned stifle, moved out with required drive and slight rise to front legs, BOB 2. Hardie’s Albalevriero Corrieburn, 3 year old fawn daughter of winner, very similar in type, slightly smaller in stature, with refined bone, pleasing to handle on table not as settled on move HOUND GROUP Whippet P (1) 1. Downing Christie’s Zigouse I Don’t Wanna Wait, 11 month brindle bitch, elegant in profile, strong well muscled body, Tapering head, typical rose ears well placed, leading to strong elegant neck well placed shoulders and firm topline, well ribbed with wide chest, straight front, moved with drive. BPIB. J (1) 1. Swan’s Cygnetsnest Moonlight, I really like this young 13 month bitch, full of quality, just needs to gain in confidence and learn to show off her virtues. She is pleasing for size, from feminine head, well set rose ears, balanced and tapering to muzzle, dark oval eye, well placed shoulders, leading to gently arched topline, well turned stifle. Moves true coming and going, just needs to learn show more purpose, which I hope will come as she gains confidence and matures. Pg (1) 1. Burton’s Ballenbreich Harris JW, two year old brindle male, presents a good outline standing, classic head with well placed rose ears, reachy neck set into well laid shoulders, flowing to firm topline, with ample depth to rib and required tuck up, and good turn of stifle, not as settled on move. L (4) 1. Stuart’s Crosscrop Layla, really liked this 2 year old fawn bitch, she presents a lovely elegant outline from nose to tail, she is a good size, feminine head, balanced with well set rose ears, gently tapering from broader skull to nose, dark oval eyes, elegant neck flowing into gently arched topline to low set tail. Deep well sprung rib and required tuck up. A close call for the BOB, just lost out on the final move around where she appeared to lack the confidence of winner today. 2 Robertson & McVey’s Silvergarth Persius of Kastrach, 4 year old fawn brindle male pleasing for size and balance, long lean head, well set ears, moderate neck flowing into gently rounded topline, Deep rib with ample tuck up and well turned stifle, moved out well. 3. Burton’s Ballenbreich Harris JW. O (3) 1. Brander’s Windwalker Heart of Gold, 3 year old male, built on larger frame yet still with the required elegance and racey appearance in outline. Balanced head tapering to muzzle, small well set rose ears, oval eye, long neck flowing into well placed shoulders, topline gently flowing to croup and low set tail. Deep rib, with required tuck up, strong loin and well turned stifle. Excels on the move, exhibiting the required long easy stride effortlessly, handled to perfection, I couldn’t go past him for my BOB. 2. Robertson & McVey’s Zigouse Fly me the the Moon Via Kastrach, built on smaller frame, elegant outline, tapering head, balanced with well set ears, dark oval eye, with deep chest and required tuck up, Moved out freely. 3. Burton’s Ballenbreich Harris JW. Basset Hound PG (1) 1. Bowers Sasilasy Edge of Chaos at Lyonglen, 19 month, tri well bodied with strong arched neck, firm shoulders, and topline, well ribbed with good width of chest, prominent forechest, strong well b***d legs, ample ground clearance allowing for free driving action. BOB. O (2) 1. Miller’s Mandala Z Sennej Krainy of Tayjinx (Imp Pol) 4 year old tri, with firm well ribbed body, and strong rear quarters, a little heavier in head than I prefer, eyes a little deep set and showing haw, heavy and deep in muzzle. I preferred the better ground clearance of younger kennel mate. 1. Thomson’s Rakefoot Charazard, I liked the type of this 6 year old red & white bitch, sadly not in best bib and tucker to win the class today, being too low to ground in under carriage. Pleasing for head balanced with good eye, strong muzzle and nose, firm neck set into well laid shoulders, prominent sternum well ribbed body and strong bone to legs and tight feet. Rhodesian Ridgeback O (2) 1. Field’s Jelany Red Florencia at Kalabaney (Imp. Russia) Mature 2 year old deep red bitch with black mask, strong and muscular all through, from broad skull strong muzzle and jaw, firm neck well ribbed body and strong rear quarters, moved out well BOB. 2. Bowers Celtic Lore’s Golden Archer at Lyonglen (Imp USA), a very differing type to first, more athletic in outline, well ribbed with ample chest, straight front and well angulated rear, really cover the ground with ease. Deerhound PG (2) 1. Harvey’s Kilbourne Aoife, two year old bitch, presents a typical picture standing, racy in outline with good reach of neck and gently rising over loin to croup with low set tail. Ample depth to rib and moderate tuck up. Strong rear quarters with good turn of stifle, moved out with ease. 2. Chalmers Chuilinn Tourmaline, Two year old bitch, who does not make the most of herself, Feminine head tapering from skull to muzzle, dark eyes, moderate neck, firm body rising slightly over loin. O (2) 1. Swanson’s Zeldini Oren of Altimarlach, Two lovely examples of the breed here, I chose this 3 year old bitch as the winner as I felt she had the edge on movement, She is balanced with gentle tapering head with dark eyes, moderate neck set into laid back shoulders, well ribbed body with slight rise over loin, broad muscular hips, with well turned stifle. BOB 2. Spence’s Caraidanam Bruach Na Frithe at Brylach, built on slightly larger frame than winner, harsh coated and racey in outline, with quality head complete with furnishings, long and tapering, slight aquiline nose, moderate neck, deep rib with required tuck up, moved out with ease for handler. Beagle PG (1) 1 Matthews Carvaha Barney Rumble a lively 7 month tan & white youngster who got better as he settled down and the day progressed. Sturdy well ribbed body with good width of chest, strong bone and appealing head, long ears with rounded tips, Moved out with drive from strong rear pasterns, with high set tail BP, BOB & PG1. O (1) 1. Matthew’s Carvaha Fire N Ice, mature 6 year old tri bitch, gentle expressive head, dark eye, balanced muzzle to skull, with well placed rounded tipped ears. Firm well ribbed body a little wide in front which shows in her movement. Bloodhound (1) 1. Cruikshank’s Ch Badina Diana at Culsalmond, what a pleasure to handle such a quality exhibit, such a wise look to her head, slightly longer muzzle to skull, kind dark eye all framed by long low set pendulous ears gently folding inwards, strong muscular neck and forequarters, deep ribbed body with strong bone and well knuckled feet. Delighted to award her BOB & G3 Irish Wolfhound PG (1) 1 Dickson’s Strathmithie But and Ben, A real giant he meets the standard well as commanding in appearance. This 2 year old is fully mature, from his long balanced head, tapering to muzzle, with strong jaw, muscular neck set into laid back shoulders, deep wide chest and firm topline, rising slightly to loin. Harshly coated complete with furnishings, moved out with ease. BOB & G4. Saluki O (2) 1. Phillips Ch Luachmhar Jamilah Sh CEx, Free standing this 4 year old bitch shows herself off, a picture of racey elegance, Her head long and narrow, with dark oval far reaching eye, long neck with straight front, chest deep and not too wide, with required tuck up to loin. On the move she is effortless, BOB & G2. 2 Philips Luachmar Jala, sister to winner and slightly differing in type, yet still with the elegance of head, depth of chest and tuck up required, just lacking the overall finish of winner who I felt outstanding. A/V NSC Hound PG (1) 1. Parker’s Ottrayx Vivid, Otterhound, Best NSC Hound, sturdy 2 year old black & tan bitch, strong head with deep muzzle and firm jaw, muscular neck, well ribbed firm body slightly longer than high, strong well b***d legs, deep chest, well ribbed, ample width to back and loin, Harshly coated complete with furnishings, shown in excellent condition A/V NSC Hound O (1) 1. Freeman’s Doucai’s Iben Zeijtun, Pharaoh Hound, 9 year old male, who is holding his age well, firm body, strong neck set into laid back shoulders, firm topline, deep brisket with moderate tuck up. Head greying slightly now and not using his ears to complete the required picture to his head, moved out fairly well. A/V Hound MP (1) 1. Matthews Carvaha Barney Rumble, Beagle A/V Hound J (2) 1. Swan’s Cygnetsnest Moonlight, Whippet. 2. Downing Christie’s Zigouse I Don’t Wanna Wait, Whippet A/V Hound O (10) 1. Cruikshank’s Burnvale Dazzling Diamond at Culsalmond, Basset, This stunning dog really caught my eye, for me fitted the bill as a Basset perfectly, 4 year old fully mature, nothing exaggerated about her, she has length to body without being too long, enough ground clearance and strong rear quarters. Her head is gentle yet balanced with eye not too deep set, enough depth to muzzle and large open nostrils 2. Swanson’s Zeldini Oren of Altimarlach, Deerhound. 3. Parkers Ottrayx Vivid, Otterhound. A/V Hound Vet (6) What a super class of veterans one of the hardest to judge today with so many worthy winners 1. Phillips Ch Vidana Amiras Berega Turi ShCm,ShCex,Vw (Imp Russia) at nearing 10 years this Saluki, belies her years, shown to perfection, she free stands to show off her elegant outline, Long tapering feminine head, reachy neck set into laid back shoulders, deep chest with required tuck up to loin, topline with slight rise over and fall to croup. Moved out with ease to take the class. 2. Thomson’s Zanabek Cautious, Basset, 10 year old tricolour bitch, complete with full dentition, sturdy body well ribbed with prominent forechest, sturdy legs with large well knuckled feet, enough ground clearance, moved out well 3. Ballentyne & Wilson’s Speymalt Aurora Equinox, Whippet HOUND GROUP GROUP 1 Christie’s Cloudside Valentino at Decalleigh W/H Dachs, delighted to be given the opportunity to judge this quality St. Wirehaired dachshund, mature at 2 years, he has a typical conicle shaped head, correct eye, tapering muzzle and strong jaw, muscular neck leading to well laid back shoulders, prominent pro sternum, deep oval chest, compact sturdy well ribbed back body, firm topline, strong muscular rear quarters which he uses well on the move. His coat is tight fitting and harsh complete with required furnishings. Delighted to hear later that he had taken a well deserved Best in Show award, Congratulations. GROUP 2 Phillips Ch Luachmhar Jamilah Sh CEx, Saluki. GROUP 3 Cruikshank’s Ch Badina Diana at Culsalmond, Bloodhound. GROUP 4 Dickson’s Strathmithie But and Ben , Irish Wolfhound HOUND PUPPY GROUP PG1 Matthews Carvaha Barney Rumble, Beagle. PG2 Kay’s Lochlip Beyond the Stats, smart 6 month standard smooth dachshund bitch, classic conicle shaped head, reachy neck, well angulated forequarters, with oval chest, well ribbed with firm topline and enough leg length to give the required ground clearance. PG3 Downing Christie’s Zigouse I Don’t Wanna Wait, Whippet TERRIER GROUP 1. Staffordshire Bull Terrier.Judging these breed classes turned out to be a family affair, the first class, the daughter, Baalzstarz Roxys Zuban, a dark brindle, who was rather unsettled and appeared to be nervous, turned out she needed to relieve herself, she is typical head, broad skull, with dark eye, well ribbed body. The limit class the mother, Pink Sapphire Princess Baalzstarz, a sturdy red bitch, broad in skull with high set ears, dark eye, moderate stop to tapering muzzle, again well ribbed, with straight front, she moved out well, then finally the Open Class her son, Wilson’s Baalzstarz Zibal a dark brindle male who for me had the better head, with well set rose ears ears, dark round eyes, strong muzzle and jaw, Firm body I would prefer more depth to brisket as he appears leggy at the moment, that said he covers the ground with ease and had the confidence to take the BOB. PG (1) Wilson’s Baalzstarz Roxys Zuban L (1) Wilson’s Pink Sapphire Princess Baalzstarz. O (1) Wilson’s Baalzstarz Zibal. Bull Terrier Miniature PG (1) 1. Boyne’s Rasels Bull Nora Boannadeen (Imp Svk) Really liked this happy 18 month youngster, fits the bill in profile, showing off her classic egg shaped head, erect ears, dark narrow eyes, strong arched neck leading to firm well angulated forequarters. Firm body with well sprung rib. O (2) 1. Boyne’s Boannadeen La Bombonera (AI) Attractive 3 year old tri bitch, compact in body with well sprung rib and, wide chest with straight front. Typical egg shaped head, erect ears and good eye. Moved out well to take the BOB & G1. 2. Boyne’s Tiny Amigos Night King (Imp Nor) 4year old extrovert brindle male, again classic head with small erect ears, strong muscular neck, firm shoulders, well ribbed body. Cesky TerrieR O (2) 1. Thomson & Forbes Euphoriastaff Hpouska with Karensbrae (Pol Imp) 6 year old this dark bitch is holding her age well, classic shape, typical head, fairly long with plenty of furnishing to brows and beard, long reachy neck set into laid back shoulders, and typical topline rising to loin, then into strong rear quarters. BOB & G4 2. Thomson & Forbes Karensbrae Beebop, Really liked this young bitch, she is a good colour, with excellent furnishings, again that classic outline, moving and showing true coming and going. Welsh Terrier O (1) 1. Burnside’s Rickarton Belle Starr, at 7 years certainly does not look her age, her well furnished harsh coat with holding her colour well, square in outline, typical head with high set tipped ears, dark eyes, firm neck leading to short back, well ribbed body, alone but a worthy winner. BOB & G3. A/V Terrier NSC PG (4) 1. Forbes Boudivella Higher Love with Karensbrae, Glen of Imaal, At just over a year old still has maturing to do yet, but all the essentials are there. Medium sized, body longer than high, she has a broad skull with dark eye, moderate neck set into well laid shoulders, deep well sprung rib, strong rear quarters, harsh outer coat and furnishings complete the picture. Best NSC Terrier & G2. 2. Robertson’s Cornton Summer Special, neat 2 year old Cairn Terrier, balanced all through, with alert expression from typical head, with small erect ears well set, bright sparkling dark eyes, defined stop, to balanced muzzle, moderate neck set into well laid shoulders, level back with erect tail. Well presented harsh cream outer coat complete the picture. 3. Nicol’s Celmareva Go the Distance. A/V Terrier NSC O (2) 1. Forbes Ch Jeonty Dreams a Dream with Karensbrae JW ShCex, Sturdy well made Glen of Imaal, well balanced all through, classic head, broad skull, small ears, dark round eye, strong neck set into well laid shoulders, wide chest with straight front and firm well ribbed body, strong back with rise to loin, muscular rear quarters and well set tail complete the picture. 2. Nicols Captain Matt, 4 year old Scottish Terrier, sturdy body, long head with high set erect ears, dark almond shaped eyes, strong neck, leading to firm well ribbed body. A/V Terrier J (3) 1. Forbes Boudivella Higher Love with Karensbrae, Glen of Imaal, 2. Nicols Major Brie, Scottish Terrier. 3. Nicols Celmareva Go the Distance. A/V Terrier O (3) 1. Burnside’s Rickarton Belle Starr. 2 Wilson’s Baalzstarz Zibal. 3. Wilson’s Pink Sapphire Princess Baalzstarz. A/V Terrier Vet (2) 1. Forbes Ch Jeonty Dreams a Dream with Karensbrae JW ShCex, Glen of Imaal. 2. Burnside’s Rickarton Belle Starr, Welsh Terr. TERRIER GROUP GROUP 1 Boyne’s Boannadeen La Bombonera (AI) Miniature Bull Terrier. GROUP 2 Forbes Boudivella Higher Love with Karensbrae, Glen of Imaal. GROUP 3 Burnside’s Rickarton Belle Starr, Welsh Terrier. GROUP 4 Thomson & Forbes Euphoriastaff Hpouska with Karensbrae (Pol Imp) Cesky Terr. PUPPY GROUP PG 1 Nicol’s Celmareva Go the Distance, Scottish Terrier
Pauline Sidgwick
BON ACCORD KA 5.7.25
