Venue: THE RED LODGE MILLENNIUM CENTRE
Judge: Rachel Larner (Hawcoat)
BIS, Bandicoot Serenade (Mr G E & Mrs V L K Docwra)
Best Dog, Bandicoot Double Take (Mr G E & Mrs V L K Docwra)
Reserve Best Dog, Bandicoot Rock ‘n’ Roll (Mrs A Joyce)
Best Bitch, Bandicoot Serenade (Mr G E & Mrs V L K Docwra)
Reserve Best in Show, Bandicoot Double Take (Mr G E & Mrs V L K Docwra)
Best Opposite Sex, Bandicoot Double Take (Mr G E & Mrs V L K Docwra)
Best Puppy in Show, Bandicoot Rock ‘n’ Roll (Mrs A Joyce)
Best Opposite Sex Puppy, Southash Hollywood Girl (Mr J & Mrs I M Southam)
Firstly I would like to apologise for the delay in this critique. I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge this show and all the members for entering and attending. I would also like to thank the stewards for the running of the ring.
I enjoyed going over all the dogs and found temperaments of all were good. Coats seemed to be a bit hit and miss today as it seemed a lot of people had taken them out after Crufts! Movement was generally good and I only found one bad mouth. I was extremely pleased with my overall winners and feel they are good examples of a Border Terrier.
Minor Puppy – Dog
Entries: 4 Absentees: 0
1st: Hoathwood Habanero (Mrs S Hales) 7 month dark grizzle in excellent coat and condition. Lovely head with nice dark eye and keen expression. A well balanced dog with good front and rear angulation, super topline that was held on the move. Moved well on small catlike feet. This dog had a good show presence and should have a good future, it was a shame I could only give one best puppy award.
2nd: Master Foxy (Mr J Dean) Just 6 months and showed but a well constructed pup with good potential. Another good head with correct ear set and keen expression. Lovely coat and good thick pelt. Coat would benefit from a tidy up!
3rd: Otterwood Heartbeat (Mr & Mrs M Hollingsbee)
Res: Breckgreen Royal Mint Mrs J Green)
h3. Puppy – Dog
Entries: 4 Absentees: 0
1st: Bandicoot Rock ‘n’ Roll (Mrs A Joyce) Lovely red dog who was in a super tight jacket. Good strong head and muzzle, with dark eye and good ear set. Good front with good depth of rib but easily spanable. Level topline that was held on the move and lead into correct tail shape and set. Moved soundly round the ring on tight little feet. Maturity won him BP. RBD.
2nd: Master Foxy (Mr J Dean)
3rd: Dandyhow Douglas Fir (Mr T & Miss K Wrenn & Langdon)
Res: Kersfell Conquistador (Miss S Rose)
h3. Junior – Dog
Entries: 5 Absentees: 0
1st: Bandicoot Double Take (Mr G E & Mrs V L K Docwra) This dog caught my eye as he entered to ring as he has lovely show presence and his outline made him stand out. He was presented in super condition with a lovely grizzle harsh double jacket. Good reach of neck leading into super level topline. Good length and depth of rib and easily spanable. Nice straight front and good rear angulation. Overall a well balanced dog with a strong otter head. Well deserved BD and RBIS.
2nd: Sextonmagic Willowherb (Mrs K J Blakemore) A similar dog to 1, a little longer in body and not such a strong head but in good coat and condition. A good mover.
3rd: Bingo Bongo Hollywood Blues (Messers G R & M A Buckle & Flowers)
Res: Master Foxy (Mr J Dean)
VHC: Colourbox Gunpower (Mrs L A Fordham)
h3. Maiden – Dog
Entries: 2 Absentees: 0
1st: Kersfell Conquistador (Miss S Rose) Not such a strong head as I like but in a good double coat. Well muscled and a good mover on nice neat feet.
2nd: Colourbox Gunpower (Mrs L A Fordham) Blue and tan in good coat who moved out well.
h3. Novice – Dog
Entries: 2 Absentees: 0
1st: Kersfell Conquistador (Miss S Rose)
2nd: Colourbox Gunpower (Mrs L A Fordham)
h3. Graduate – Dog
Entries: 2 Absentees: 0
1st: Stowthorney Swinging Sam (Mr R & Mrs J Brewster) Good strong head and muzzle with correct ear set. Good reach of neck and nice narrow front. Good length of rib and well angulated but a touch heavy. Lovely movement.
2nd: Colourbox Gunpower (Mrs L A Fordham)
h3. Limit – Dog
Entries: 2 Absentees: 0
1st: Hoary Morning (Mr T Wrenn & Miss K Langdon) Grizzle and tan in good coat. Racy lines with good topline and correct tail set. Moved steady.
2nd: Brumborder River Explorer at Cynetkoy (Mr S D Watson & Mrs S A Kenna) Nice otter head with good teeth. Good reach of neck and good front. Moved out well on neat feet. In good coat.
h3. Open – Dog
Entries: 3 Absentees: 1
1st: Bandicoot Double O Seven (Mr G and Mrs V Docwra) Another good example of a Border from this kennel. Lovely otter head with keen dark eye, correct ear set and lovely teeth. Good reach of neck leading into a good level topline that was held on the move. Nice depth of rib and easily spanable. Moved out well.
2nd: Bramblebee Little Tike at Cynetkoy (Mr S Watson & Mrs A Kenna) Heavier looking border but this was down to thick double coat. Good strong otter head with neat ears. Moved well.
h3. Beginners – Dog
Entries: 1 Absentees: 0
1st: Spinneyford Silver Poppy (Mrs A Morgan)
h3. Special Open Working Dog or Bitch
Entries: 0 Absentees: 0
h3. Minor Puppy – Bitch
Entries: 1 Absentees: 0
1st: Southash Hollywood Girl (Mr J & Mrs I M Southam) 7 month Grizzle bitch in super coat. Lovely femine otter head with correct shaped dark eye and good teeth. Good reach of neck and good length of rib. Good little mover. BPB.
h3. Puppy – Bitch
Entries: 3 Absentees: 1
1st: Stowthorney Tiger Lily von Bingo Bongo (Messers G Buckle & M Flowers). 8 month red bitch in full coat. Good head neat ears and dark eye. Good length and depth of rib. Movement ok but needs to tighten up.
2nd: Cynetkoy?s Kiraz (Mr S Watson & Mrs A Kenna) Lost out on lack of coat and not as much length in the body. Nice front and good depth of rib. Good strong head and muzzle, and correct ear set.
h3. Junior – Bitch
Entries: 2 Absentees: 1
1st: Kenine Sugared Blush (Mr J Dean) Nice little bitch with femine otter head and a short, strong muzzle. Good grizzle jacket and a good mover.
h3. Maiden – Bitch
Entries: 5 Absentees: 1
1st: Bandicoot Busy Lizzie (Mrs A Joyce) Lovely bitch of nice size and in good coat. Good strong head with strong muzzle. Good narrow front and with nice depth of rib. Good length of rib and lovely topline leading into correct tail set and carrot shaped tail. Good mover on neat tight feet. RBB.
2nd: Southash Hollywood Girl (Mr J & Mrs I M Southam)
3rd: Kenine Sugared Blush (Mr J Dean)
Res: Princess Vixen Lady (Mr J Dean)
h3. Novice – Bitch
Entries: 2 Absentees: 0
1st: Sextonmagic Tamarind at Taralyon (Mrs A Morgan) Good head on this bitch with good reach of neck. Slightly heavy in rib but good topline that was kept on the move. Moved well.
2nd: Princess Vixen Lady (Mr J Dean) This bitch had a weaker head but was in good coat and moved out well.
h3. Graduate – Bitch
Entries: 4 Absentees: 2
1st: Otterwood Blueberri (Mr & Mrs Hollingsbee) Blue and tan bitch with femine otter head, dark eye and keen expression. Good reach of neck leading to good topline and tail set. Moved ok on small tight feet.
2nd: Sextonmagic Kiki of Keys (Mr R J Keizer) Larger bitch all over in thick, heavy coat. Nice head and good mover.
h3. Limit – Bitch
Entries: 10 Absentees: 3
1st: Bandicoot Serenade (Mr G & Mrs V Docwra) Tough choice in this but I was pleased to award 1st to this bitch and Best in Show. Beautiful otter head with good strong, short muzzle with neat ear that were set correctly. Nice narrow front with good depth and length of rib. A well balanced bitch who moved with drive from front and rear. In top condition, with super coat and a lovely thick pelt. BB, BIS.
2nd: Smalesmouth Maylady (Mrs J Roberts) Lovely blue and tan bitch in top condition and in great coat. Similar size and shape to 1, another good front and length of rib. Lovely topline leading to correct tail set. Well balanced with good angulation. Moved well, shame she came up against the winner as I do like this bitch.
3rd: Mascani Daisy at Cynetkoy (Mr S D Watson & Mrs A S Kenna)
Res: Gameway Margarita at Southash (Mr J & Mrs I M Southam)
VHC: Breckgreen Ruby (Mrs J Green)
h3. Open – Bitch
Entries: 5 Absentees: 2
1st: Benattivo Kissing Stone for Cynetkoy (Mr S Watson & Mrs A Kenna) Smaller type to previous class winners but handy for size. Good otter head with nice reach of neck leading into a good topline. Well balanced and easily spanable. Moved out well.
2nd: Pherjan Phoebe (Mr N & Mrs M Yates) Heavier bitch than one but with a strong otter head, dark eye and good ear set. Lacking in coat than 1 but had a good front and depth of rib. Good topline that she kept on the move.
3rd: Farnes Grace at Leysh (Mrs C Ricks)
h3. Special Begineers Bitch
Entries: 1 Absentees: 0
1st: Farnes Grace at Leysh (Mrs C Ricks) Another slightly heavier bitch but in good condition and good coat. Nice head and a good mover.
