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| West Highland | Border Union 25 Judge's Critique |
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Border Union 25 Judge
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WEST HIGHLAND WHITE BORDER UNION 25 Judge: Mrs Sonia Connell (Sonorra) Thank you to the Border Union committee for the invitation and my stewards who operated the ring efficiently. JD (1/0) 1 Tullis & Newton�s � Lynnsto Craftsman At Drumsheugh Nice size and shape with a good topline and a correct tail set. Well proportioned head with a slight dome to his skull. Clean front and correctly set shoulders. He was not happy with his surroundings and was a little reluctant to show, although I could assess his movement and he was sound both ways and presented in good order. LD (1/0) 1 Fishers � Zackshine Dream Boy Pleasing head and expression attributed by his correctly placed eyes and ears, although I would prefer less length of foreface. Shoulders a tad forward and his forelegs are straight and well boned. Good top line and tail set and well angulated quarters. Moved true going away and presented in good condition. OD (3/0) 1 Fryers � Oh Carol Vixen Into Hopecharm (Imp Poland) Masculine dog with terrific bone and substance without appearing coarse. His head is of good proportions and his ears and eyes are of the desired shape and placed correctly to enhance his typical expression. His forehand is excellent as his shoulders are set at the correct angle, and he has a good length and return of upper arm to frame his developed brisket. His forelegs are straight, and he has good feet. He carries a level top line and has a great spring of rib extending well back to a short loin. Moved true both fore and aft with correct footfall when viewed from side profile. His harsh jacket and furnishings were presented to advantage, and he deserved the CC & BOB, and I was pleased to hear he went on to win group 1, Congratulations. 2 Burns � CH Burneze Reach For The Stars Another excellent specimen who has a lovely head with ears and eyes of the correct size and shape culminating in a typical expression. He has a well-constructed forehand with his shoulders set well back and a correctly angled upper arm onto straight forelegs. He has a good reach of neck, a level topline and a good tail set. He was presented in the condition we expect from this exhibitor with not a hair out of place. He moved soundly Both ways. On the day I preferred the compactness of the winner, RCC PB (2/0) 1 Burns � Burneze Maid To Measure A very exciting puppy who is so well balanced and good for bone and substance while maintaining femininity. Her head is lovely and correctly proportioned, her ears are correctly placed, and her eyes have a mischievous glint that made me smile. Her front angles are spot on, and she held a level topline and a good tail carriage. Her quarters are correctly angulated and good for muscle tone for her age. She was presented in pristine condition and moved true both ways, BPIB & CC. She went on to win the terrier puppy group and BPIS, many congratulations, although I�m sure she will amass many top awards when mature. 2 Griffiths � Karamynd Press The Button Another very promising puppy who portrays a balanced outline. She has a lovely head and expression, good length of neck into a good front assembly, good spring of ribs extending well back and a good tail set. She covered the ground and was presented in lovely condition. YB (1/0) 1 Croziers � Dalskairth Kirkcolm Cutie Nize for size and is short coupled. Typical head with a proportionate fore face, and a good reach of neck. Her shoulders are well laid back and she has straight forelegs, although she tends to stand a touch wide in front and turns her feet inwards. Level topline and well-developed quarters. Moved true going away and presented in lovely condition. PGB (2/0) 1 Bradburys � Fourstay Flower Power A lovely size and well balanced. Her head and expression are typical and she has a good reach of neck into a well angulated forehand. She held a level top line and has well turned quarters. Her jacket and furnishings were well presented, and she moved true both ways. 2 Crozier�s � Dalskairth Braemar Belle A taller bitch and not the balance of 1st. She has a decent head and expression, good length of neck into shoulders set well back, level top line and well angulated quarters. Presented in good order and moved true in front. LB (1/0) 1 Ravell�s � Applewood Silver Lady A typical bitch who is a nice size with a good length of neck, a short and level back and a good tail set. Her shoulders are a tad forward and she is a touch heavy over the front. She was presented in good condition and moved true going away. OB (5/2) 1 Fryers � Gin And Tonic Sunshine Celebration At Hopecharm (Import Slovakia) This is a lovely type who has correct head proportions with well placed ears and eyes of the desired shape and size, attributing to her typical expression. Her front assembly is spot on, and she has good feet. Her well sprung ribs are carried well back to a short loin, and she has a good set on. She was presented in top class condition and moved soundly out and back. Pushed the CC winner all the way, RCC. 2 Crozier�s � Dalskairth Glamis Girl A nice type who has a pleasing head of good proportions and a keen expression. Her front is correctly angulated, and she is short coupled with a good tail set. She moved soundly both ways and was shown in a good jacket and furnishings. 3 Ravells � Applewood silver Lady VB (1/0) 1 Crozier�s � Carshairn Sound Of Islay This veteran was in lovely condition. She is correctly angulated in her front and quarters and held a correct top line. Her head is correctly shaped with a good ratio of foreface, and she has a typical expression. She moved soundly out and back. Sonia Connell |
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