An unspoilt breed which remains true to type over the years. not being judged in the best conditions on the day, though the ring was ample to assess movement correctly. There seems to be a number of light eyes creeping into the breed which does detract from the beauty of the head of this breed. A number of weak fronts and poor pasterns and cow hocks were in evidence: this quite often is due to rearing, and can sometimes be improved with steady road work. My CC winner and BOB a top class dog from Limit and Open truly personifies the breed. So well balanced, correct coat and moving out well. Best of heads and dark eyes. A noble dog who should go on to do well. My RCC dog so typical just felt he lacked the maturity in body. CC bitch and RCC were two outstanding Champion sisters. The breed must be in good heart, when animals of this calibre are being shown.
V. (3). 1. Robertson’s, Pyefleet Orator from Terichline. Strong dog of quality. Good second thigh. Moving out well. 2. Bain’s, Hillmorton Cara. Classy bitch moving out well. Carries her age well. 3. Shannon’s, Lealla Is Fearr.
MPD. (2). 1. Barret’s, Stranwith Ebenezer. Substance with quality. Strong quarters. 2. Shannon’s, Erewhon Dambuster. Good head and eye. Lovely quality. Needs time. Can finish well.
JD. (5). 1. Hawkin’s, Kwaricott Archimago. Firm front. Good head and eye. With maturity can finish well. 3. Edwards’, Dark and Discreet from Brackenland. Lovely quality. Needs to strengthen in front and drop in brisket. 3. Freeman’s, Kwaricott Abdiel.
GD. (4). 1. Pink’s, Romanie Rye at Greyhawks. Powerful quarters. Good front. Lovely quality. 2. Grimshaw’s, Jamalison Sonata. Good eye. Has time to mature in body. 3. Edward's, Brackenland Ran.
PGD. (7). 1. Peach’s, Readwald Thor to Kilbourne. One of the best movers. So much to like. Eye could be darker. 2. Pink’s, Romanie Rye at Greyhawks. 3. Cunningham’s, Killoeter Lamlach at Aonachdubh.
LD. (7). 1. Pink’s, Greyhawks Romanie Rom ShCM. CC and BOB. Good head with dark eye. Impressive male of good quality. Moving out well. Excellent example of the breed. 2. Rhodes and Morton’s, Gentom Peacemaker. Good dog. Catches the eye. Still to come to his best with maturity. 3. Wiggan’s, Killoeter Grilse.
OD. (5). 1. Pink’s, Greyhawks Romanie Rom ShCM. 2. Bain’s, Hillmorton Dazzle. Not so firm in front. Good head and eye. 3. Peach and Phillips’, Wild West von der Oelmuhle.
MPB. (5). 1. Shannon’s, Erewhon Spellbinder. Has the substance. Dark eye. When her colour clears can end in the top flight. 3. Finnigan’s, Greyflax Mimosa.
JB. (7). 1. Peach’s, Witch Way to Kilbourne. Absolutely sound on the move. Dark eye. Lovely pattern. 2. Robertson’s, Chuilinn Afra. Unsettled on the move. Good example can have a better day. 3. Taylor’s, Guinivere Starshire from Kilbourne.
GB. (4). 1. Grimshaw’s, Jamalison Melody. Eye could be darker. In good coat. Moving out well. 2. Vayro’s, Brackenland Tanis. Finer build. Not in best coat. Sound firm mover. 3. Cunningham’s, Dorrator Arddun at Aonachdubh.
PGB. (5). 1. Bailey’s, Greyflax Milly Molly Mandy. Elegant with substance. Good outline with dark eye. 2. Peacock’ Kilbourne Macdeva with Blufawn. Good coat. Eye could be darker. Has the quality. 3. Conway and Johnson’s, Canerikie Cranberry Cooler.
LB. (5). 1. Peach’s, Pingleholl Ruby to Kilbourne. Good head, dark eye. Good topline. 3. Grimshaw’s, Greyflax Mystic to Jamalison. Impressive. Good substance with quality. 3. Rhodes and Morton’s, Gentom Ovation.
OB. (6). 1. Bailey’s, Ch. Greyflax a Kind of Magic JW. CC. Strong impressive, combining quality with substance. Moving out well. 2. Bailey’s, Ch. Greyflax Waterloo Sunset. RCC. Sister. Two grand bitches. Fine examples of the breed. 3. Hird’s, Claonaiglen Albyn at Cloweswood.
Jean Lanning
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