Sjællandske Cairnskue 2012

Dommer Ray Munday Scotland

BIS 3 + BIM Jay's Joy's Dudley Moore - BIS 1 + BIR McAlister's Scarlett O'hara

DOMMERRAPPORT

Cairn Terrier Open Shows:-

1 September 2012 Vilhelmsborg

2 September 2012 Roskilde

What a delight to judge two shows of completely new cairns to me, with the added bonus of plenty of time to asses them. This enabled an extremely relaxed and most enjoyable two days of judging our ìBest Little Palî.

In the question of ìwhat I was looking for?î This is simple. ñ Balance and proportion [plus that X factor!]

A great cairn head does you no favours if the movement is poor, or the proportions of length of leg to back length are not right, and so onÖ.

Roskilde

Another great venue. Grass was reasonably level and quite short [which enabled a good view of the movement!] and perfect weather.

Some absolutely wonderful cairns here today, and thus, very difficult decisions.

No babies today but Best puppy for me was Bushwillows Born to be Wild. Lovely head and very free mover. Very promising youngster.

The boys

Junior Dog class ñ only one entry, but ìboy oh boyî was he a cracker! Dreamcairnís Clark Kent

Simply gorgeous! Perfect proportions, fabulous head, great expression, great coat, and in great condition It was quite a disappointment to me that he did not ìperformî in the final line up [He could not be handled by his owner] and thus paid for it in his placing ñthis is because the competition was so high and its tough at the top!

Other dogs to take my eye were DKCh. Glenquin Plenty of Charm and Jayís Joyís Dudley Moore. Two lovely dogs- who both covered the ground with ease and were in tip top condition. They both had the correct proportions and pushed hard all the wayî - Dudley Mooreî winning out in the final line up with BOS.

The Girls

Just like the junior Dog class ñthis one had only one entry too. The same superlative springs to mind -ìboy oh boy .. What a crackerî She was wonderful. [McAllisterís Unique Blend] In perfect coat and presented to perfection. An adorable head and a cheeky expression to match. Good length of neck running into perfect top line. Fabulous mover and showed all out. Just like Junior dog though was not handled by her owner in the final line up and subsequently did not perform L.She made the cut but I could not justify placing her higher. The competition was too tough.Next in the ring was another superb bitch -McAllisterís Scarlett OíHara. Very similar in shape and proportions to Unique blend and an absolute picture in the ring. Fabulous head. Good teeth and correct scissor bite. Lovely length of neck which flowed beautifully into a perfect top line -which she held on the move. Tail set - perfect and carried well on the move.

In my own notes -all the class winners in the bitches had positive and effusive .remarks. The championís class was a delight-picking hairs between two wonderful bitches. Both commanded attention and seemed to exude authority ñìThis ring is mineî. It was a shame that I could not pull the 2nd place in for the line-up.

When the hard decision had to be made I was torn between McAllisterís Scarlett OíHara and DKCH Cale Hillís Greta. It was so close but I picked Scarlett OíHara for BIS and Greta as Reserve BIS.

I was really pleased with the line-up I was faced with at the end of each day, in both venues. Such quality across all classes.

Also ñ Seeing junior handlers in the ring for the first time, and to be able to encourage this next generation of cairn exhibitors. Priceless

It has been a real privilege and great pleasure to judge these shows and would thank both groups for a wonderful experience and their warm Danish hospitality.

Ray Munday

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