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CAIRN DARLINGTON 26 Judge: Mr M Ord CAIRN DARLINGTON 26 Class 1518 VD (1 Entries) Abs: 0 9 yr old in good jacket of correct harsh texture, typical head & expression, is certainly agile & moved with vigour, medium in back length & holds it level stood & on the move, well shaped feet & tail is correctly set on, masculine & not overly big. Class 1519 PD (3 Entries) Abs: 0 loved the head & has the expressive eyes set widely apart, good neck length & flowing into his sloping shoulders, liked for size & in good coat & condition, raw & having lots of fun which is lovely to see, correctly shaped & sized feet with thick pads, hocks firm & well let down, a dog of pleasing shape & balanced front to back. shade taller on the leg than 1st, prefer head shape at this stage of 1, correctly set ears, good neck length, in good body condition & fill, another who is full of character & having fun, well sized & shaped feet. Class 1520 JD (2 Entries) Abs: 0 standing himself well forward on his front & raring to go, good strong jaw with correct bite, eyes set well apart & his ears are alert, lovely profile when standing, just needing to fill out over his loin, moved true fore & aft, good double coat, correct feet. harsh top coat but would prefer more undercoat, he is a pleasing male size, head of good proportion to body size, well set eyes & ears alert to attention, very exuberant & not giving his best performance due to this today. Class 1521 PGD (2 Entries) Abs: 0 abundance of undercoat but not in his best top jacket today, just enough to see is of correct texture, moved better in rear than in front today, lovely head shape & size, well set eyes, correct feet size front & rear, at times tail a shade highly carried. prefered the more profuse double coat of this one but rather lethargic on the move today, of good masculine size & nicley bodied up, firm level top line, tail of good length & set. Class 1522 LD (2 Entries) Abs: 0 particularly good on the move he has that free flowing stride and agile attitude, showing himself all the time, strong firm jaws with good bite, well defined stop & eyes wide apart & alert in his expression, carrying just the right amount of body weight, firm top line well held, ribbing is well sprung & his loin is firm yet flexible, well placed hocks & tail well set & carried. pleasing in head, neck & shoulder set, well bodied, looked as if he was reacting to the warm sun & not giving his best performance today, prefer the tail set on of 1st, well shaped feet & thick pads. Class 1523 OD (5 Entries) Abs: 1 such a well balanced dog with sound movement which is free with a good length to his stride & strong powerful push from his rear which put hime in top spot today, alert & showy male shade smaller than the rest of the class but this is a good point, balanced in head & body proportions his eyes are wide apart & his ears he uses well they are pointed, erect & just enough covering of coat on them, well set neck into a front that has well placed slope to shoulder, his ribbing is well sprung but not heavy loaded, correct feet fore & rear, excellent tail length & set on, double coated & well presented yet still very workmanlike. in full double coat, larger all thyrough than 1st, strong jaws & has well placed eyes, well sprung ribbing & flexible but firm in loin, stood holds a level top line & also keeps it firm on the move, correct tail carriage & set on, good feet & thick pads. Class 1524 VB (1 Entries) Abs: 0 Jorvikairn 9 yr old & she still shows alert agile tendancies, enjoying her time in the show ring, pleasing in head, eye & expression with erect ears, a little heavy in ribbing now in her senior years but still firm in her top line, moved well, in full double coat. Class 1525 PB (3 Entries) Abs: 1 so feminine & has a lovely body shape for her young age, stands herself firm both front & back, good coat that is well presented,tail well set & carried, settled into a good lengthy stride with good top line held firm, hocks well let down & firm. another promising youngster in fine fettle just not getting her act together on the move today, lovely head shape, eyes well set apart & alert ears, good length to her neck & in good body for young age, in good coat, prefer the tail length of 1st but is well set on. Class 1526 JB (1 Entries) Abs: 0 so feminine & full of life she is one for the future but a slow maturer, firm jaws & good bite, her ears were small, erect & attentive, she never stopped showing for her handler & was desperate to please, lovely ribbing & body correct for this stage, covering the ground with ease & little effort, good tail length & set on, double coat correctly presented. Class 1527 PGB (2 Entries) Abs: 0 vary harsh top coat & depth of undercoat, looks heavy but feel it is her dense coat that gives that appearance, moved soundly fore & aft, well shaped head & fair in neck length, stands firm in her rear which is well muscled, correct tail set on & length, firm feet. shade heavier all through in her build & size, correct ribbing & firm loin, playing up her handler today & mind not on the job in hand, in good coat of good texture, difficult to assess her movement today. Class 1528 LB (5 Entries) Abs: 0 lots to like & strongly considered for higher spot just feel needs to mature more, she is so feminine & pleasing for her size, head & body well proportioned, good length of neck, lovely slope to her shoulder & liked her medium length of leg, stands firm front & rear, elbows well held, not a heavy coated bitch but it is double & of good texture, shows herself well with that active game look at all times. similar in size & shape she is another quality bitch with lots to admire, desirable head which is well proportioned to her body, firm level top line, liked her shoulder set, stands with elbows tucked into her body nice & firm but does not restrict her lovely reach in front, prefer the more positive drive of 1st today, in good double coat & hard muscular condition with well shaped & sized feet, tail carried correct & well set on. Class 1529 OB (4 Entries) Abs: 0 Such a lovely class to judge. has that rough & ready for action look about her, well presented double coat that has the desirable texture & is profuse, dark hazel eyes set well apart, good ear carriage, fair in her neck length, particularly well placed shoulders with firm elbows close to her body, ribbing is well sprung & carrying correct body weight, firm flexible loin, excellent in top line, showed herself well as she also moved soundly with a free flowing action. Delighted to award her C.C. & even more delighted to be told this was her third, well done. 2nd: 4093 PERCY, Mrs J Ariom Calypso Dancer With Winetta liked this one very much & in tip top condition just loosing out on maturity, yes maturity is not a fault but for tickets I feel the finished product is preferable & that was all I could fault her on, one I think will easily go to the top in the breed as has so many breed qualities, super head shape & balance, strong jaw & big teeth, lovely eye placement & dark hazel in colour, small erect attentive ears, body shape is correct just needs that little more fill in her ribbing, excellent top line, firm loin, desirable rear stance & movement, excellent coat & presentation. Judge: Mr M Ord |
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