THE SCOTTISH KENNEL CLUB - (MAY)

Judges Critiques

Albert Wight

Judging: Schipperke, Utility Group

SCOTTISH KENNEL CLUB CH SHOW May 2023

                  SCHIPPERKE Report

I was a replacement for the appointed judge and although few were entered there were some delightful examples of the breed.

PD(1) 1st BP & RCC Donaldson's Zorbaloo Don Julio although alone he was a good start to the day. Pleasing head, excellent eyes and expression and aided by very neat well set and carried ears. Slight arch t his neck aids his head carriage. he is well ribbed and compact in length/height rations and scores in having a well set and carried tail.  Firm in hocks, well coated and moved out quite soundly for one still in puppyhood. Should gain his crown with maturity.

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PGD(1)  1st Donaldson's Mazal Tov Bestseller (Imp Rus) pleasing head, eyes, ears and expression, very compact with an excellent spring and depth of rib. His neck could be tad longer and his backline could be firmer. He has sufficient hind angulation, is firm in hock and   covers the ground well in profile. At present he is wide in front action 

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OD(3/1)  1st CC & BOB McLachlan & Morrison's Fullmoon How Do You Like Me Now  An ultra smart top quality example of the breed presented in tip top condition, oozing personality with an air of having a ball. Beautiful head and expression, I loved his size, length/height proportions, superb coat presentation and that air which suggests he is a cracking example of the breed and he knows it. Strode round the ring with such purpose. 2nd Hood's Revloch Fore At Will CJW19 such a well coated and presented chap. His head is a delight, the skull flattish, sufficient stop ample muzzle, very firm well set ears and  a very appealing expression.  Not the tightness in elbow and front action of the two I pout over him and on the stack his topline dips a fraction.  On the credit side his rear action is so true and shows drive.

No entries in any of the following classes until:

OB(2/1)  1st & CC McLachland, Plourde & Macfarlane's Am Ch Fullmoon Makin Mischief (Imp USA)  another top quality Schipp from this very successful partnership. Looks every inch the titleholder she is.  Ultra feminine head and expression, super ruff, ample spring of rib, firm backed and nicely angulated hindquarters.  Such good legs and feet and coat flawless in presentation,  Ran her kennelmate so close for the BOB but he just edged it on the day with that air of anticipation on the stack.

VB(1) Miller's Ch Abylity Nina's Celtic Queen of Turnlaw (Imp)  this 9 years old is a credit to her owners as she is in excellent condition throughout. Nice size and shape, pleasing head and uses her ears so well. Her jacket is evidence of much care and attention but her front action  is her downfall and she moved very close behind. 

Albert Wight (Judge)