Venue: Staffordshire County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford, ST18 0BD
Judge: Mrs Jean Willetts (Hanway)
Entries: 130 making 158
I would like to thank the committee of the Midland Counties Canine Society for inviting me to judge at their show. Many thanks to my two stewards, who did an excellent job and kept the ring running smoothly. And finally to the exhibitors who entered their dogs for me to judge, it was a great pleasure making it an enjoyable day.
Best Of Breed: TG4, Howthwaite Grainsgill
RDCC: Brumberhill Back T'future
BCC: CH Tythrop Turn Back Time
RBCC: CH Otterbobs Xolana
Best Puppy: Wintergarden Fly's Finale to Manorcroft
Entries: 6 Absentees: 0
1st - Wintergarden Fly's Finale to Manorcroft (Mr D J Bean)
Stood out as he entered the ring for size and balance, good head and expression with length of neck to good shoulders, correct topline which was held on the move, neat feet with good coat, pelt and tailset, moved round the ring with style and drive. Best PD and BP.
2nd - Tojamatt Moriarty (Mr & Mrs D Matthews)
Another nice puppy, good head, nice front and good topline, in good condition, moved freely, not quite as harsh or tight coated.
3rd - Stowthorney Renegade (Mr R Brewster & Ms J Green)
Res - Howthwaite in Voice (Mr R J & Mrs E A Barrett)
VHC - Dowgri Diplomat Of Friarsoak (Mr & Ms Tucker & Bryant)
Entries: 4 Absentees: 0
1st - Tojamatt Moriarty (Mr & Mrs D Matthews)
2nd - Beaconpike Darkest Night (Mr S & Mrs K Golding)
Nice size with correct expression and ear set. In good condition, narrow front with good topline, going round moved positively.
3rd - Bardenfox Licence To Kill (Mr I & Mrs J Broomhead)
Res - Bardenfox A View To Kill (Mr I & Mrs J Broomhead)
Entries: 9 Absentees: 2
1st - Brumberhill Back T'future (Mr S A Mcpherson)
Well made stylish b/t. Correct head, eye and expression with big teeth, good length of neck, flowing into well laid shoulders, well ribbed up body, strong in loin, super hindquarters, moved round the ring with drive and keeping his topline and tailset. Res DCC.
2nd - Hawcoat Mr Fixit (Mrs E J & Miss R C Larner)
Well balanced head with correct eye and expression, good topline and tailset with neat feet, moved out well.
3rd - Southash Deputy Sheriff At Smurfski (Mr J Yore)
Res - Chatmoss Bullet Tooth Tony (Miss J Hughes & Mr M J L Kendrick)
VHC - Tufterslodge Tea For Two (Ms J M Woollacott)
Entries: 6 Absentees: 0
1st - Brumberhill Back T'future (Mr S A Mcpherson)
2nd - Dandyhow Galloping Gourmet JW (Mrs K Irving)
Correct head and expression, good shoulder and length of rib with correct pelt and coat, kept outline on the move, not quite the hindquarters of the winner.
3rd - Karison Kosta (Miss K Johnson)
Res - Cymro Jack of Rhozzum (Mrs M Sharp)
VHC - Orangebox Dark Energy (Mr M & Mrs T Anscombe)
Entries: 6 Absentees: 0
1st - Stowthorney Mr Tickle JW (Mr R Brewster & Ms J Green)
Tall dog with narrow front, good head with big teeth, good length rib, kept topline on the move, very short of coat today.
2nd - Kersfell Cool River (Mrs M Sneddon)
Good head and expression, nice length of neck into well placed shoulders, kept his outline on the move and used his hindquarters very well.
3rd - Keebank Charlie's Diamond (Mrs L Keeffe)
Res - Glebeheath Smash N'grab (Mrs L.M.I & Mr A.M. Jordan-Smith)
VHC - Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM (Miss A Speake & Mr H S Speake)
Entries: 10 Absentees: 2
1st - Howthwaite Grainsgill (Mr R J & Mrs E A Barrett)
This dog never stopped showing. Typical head with strength of jaw, good mouth and well placed eye and ears, nice narrow front, good length of neck leading to well laid shoulders, well ribbed up with strong loin, in good condition, lean and well muscled, moved round the ring with freedom and drive, very accurate on the move. DCC and BOB. Was pleased to hear he was G4 Terrier.
2nd - Breckgreen Soldier Blue (Mrs. J. Green)
Elegant, workmanlike blue, good length of body, narrow front, in good condition, moved well in all directions.
3rd - Dandyhow Friendly Fire at Chevinor ShCM (Mrs H A Metcalfe)
Res - Rhozzum Gwilym (Mrs M Sharp)
VHC - Manorborders Maverick By Tyrian (Mrs K Dean)
Entries: 10 Absentees: 4
1st - CH Tythrop Timepiece (Mrs J L Lee)
Nice size, correct head and eye, narrow front, good reach of neck leading into well laid shoulders and length of rib, in good double coat and pelt, moved with drive round the ring with freedom of scope.
2nd - Hawcoat Lord George (Mrs E J & Miss R C Larner)
Good eye and expression with good reach of neck, in good coat and thick pelt, kept outline on the move, moved out well.
3rd - CH Brackenfell Bok To Bach JW (Mr C Hall & Miss L Ellis)
Res - Mansergh Burne Jones (Miss A Roslin Williams)
VHC - CH Cobstoneway River Magic JW ShCM (Miss C Spencer)
Entries: 14 Absentees: 5
1st - Tojamatt Make Believe (Mr & Mrs D Matthews)
Feminine head with nice expression and eye, good length of neck and shoulder, correct coat and pelt, moved typically loosely as puppies can. Best PB.
2nd - Dowgri Demelza (Mr W & Mrs T J Baird)
Nice sized bitch with good head and small ears, narrow front with good topline on neat feet.
3rd - Stowthorney Clairvoyant (Mr R Brewster & Ms J Green)
Res - Tojamatt Myth for Chevinor (Mrs H A Metcalfe)
VHC - Wadesleia Lady Madonna Saxheath (Mrs A Heathcote)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 2
1st - Tojamatt Make Believe (Mr & Mrs D Matthews)
2nd - Dowgri Demelza (Mr W & Mrs T J Baird)
3rd - Bardenfox Octopussy (Mr I & Mrs J Broomhead)
Res - Keebank Rose Campion (Mrs L Keeffe)
VHC - Kentixen Gladiolus (Mr J Rankin)
Entries: 20 Absentees: 6
1st - Shiftyfox Fairydust Of Glenoak (Dr J A & Mrs E J Hudson)
This bitch caught my eye when she came into the ring. Nice feminine head with good expression, neat ears, narrow front, correct shoulder, good length of rib, kept topline on the move, moved out well. Did consider her for the RCC.
2nd - Charlie's Copycat Via Otterbobs (Mr J R & Mrs H Gilpin)
Lovely size with nice feminine head and eye, good shoulder and topline. A little short of top coat with a loose pelt.
3rd - Chesterton Caboodle (Mr A J & Mrs W Mooney)
Res - Borderrigg Rewind To Ravenside (Mr M Lowry)
VHC - Southash Annie Oakley At Smurfski (Mr J Yore)
Entries: 10 Absentees: 3
1st - Brankell Double Or Quits JW (Mr P Brannan & Miss M Kelly)
Nice sized bitch in good condition, feminine head and expression, good topline and tailset on the move.
2nd - Keebank Withy Song (Mrs L Rostron)
Good topline with neat feet, correct head and eye, in good condition
3rd - Diggsad Dizzy Dizzy Dora (Mr P & Mrs A Taylor)
Res - Imperterrito Agenda By Borderella (Mrs P South)
VHC - Colourbox Orange Pippin With Swingwing (Mrs G & Mr & Mrs G Cove Print & Fordham)
Entries: 12 Absentees: 2
1st - Howthwaite Gold Dust (Mr R J & Mrs E A Barrett)
Feminine head with keen expression, good length neck into well laid shoulders with good rib and loin, in hard coat and pelt, moved well round the ring.
2nd - Puzzlers Hope Full Hattie At Broadsmill (Mrs E J Pinkham)
Nice sized bitch in good condition with correct pelt and coat, pleasing eye and expression. Did not move as well as first
3rd - Glebeheath Gold'n Girl For Knowbury (Mr & Mrs D Nightingale)
Res - Cobstoneway Love Song JW (Mrs G Stevens)
VHC - Rhozzum Gemstone At Otterholme (Miss T Jones)
Entries: 13 Absentees: 5
1st - Smalesmouth Skylark (Mrs J Roberts)
Good head with neat ears and keen expression, straight narrow front, neat small feet, good length neck and clean shoulders, racey outline, moved round the ring with drive, in good condition and with double coat and loose thick pelt.
2nd - Bardenfox Pussy Galore JW (Mr K H & Mrs D Moore)
Nice sized bitch with good head with neat well set ears, straight front, good length of neck into well laid shoulders, moved out well though not quite the drive of the winner today.
3rd - Tarkaswell Doctor's Orders JW (Mrs C E Sansom)
Res - Ploughdown Persephone (Miss C Spencer)
VHC - Ianteg Red Rubi JW ShCM (Miss S Ritchie)
Entries: 15 Absentees: 4
1st - CH Tythrop Turn Back Time (Mrs J L Lee)
Very feminine bitch with correct head proportions and neat ears with keen expression, straight front, good length of neck going into well laid back shoulders, strong loin and hindquarters, moved round the ring with long stride and style, in good condition with excellent coat and pelt of lovely colour. BCC.
2nd - CH Otterbobs Xolana (Mr J R & Mrs H Gilpin)
Very good head with strength of jaw, well balanced outline, good neck and shoulders, in hard condition, kept topline on the move, moved well round the ring. Res BCC
3rd - Howthwaite in Vogue (Mr R J & Mrs E A Barrett)
Res - Mansergh Plusfours (Miss A Roslin-Williams)
VHC - Brumberhill Bollinger For Chesterton (Mr A J & Mrs W Mooney)