Oct 15th 2011 - The Border Terrier Club Open Show with Critique
Show Notes:
CH Otterbobs Riggindale JW)
Venue: Low Hesket
Judge: Mr. Stuart Plane (Stuane)
BIS, CH Otterbobs Riggindale JW (Mr J R & Mrs H Gilpin)
RBIS, Bramblebrae Violet at Shiftyfox (Mr G Wildey)BPIS, Stineval Chelan (Mr A & Mrs C Horner)Best Dog, CH Otterbobs Riggindale JW (Mr J R & Mrs H Gilpin)Res Best Dog, Lairehope Lord of the Glen at Tweedburn (Mr & Mrs Archibald)Best Puppy Dog, Stineval Chelan (Mr A & Mrs C Horner)Best Bitch, Bramblebrae Violet at Shiftyfox (Mr G Wildey)Res Best Bitch, Foxcraig Magic (Mr G Sugars)Best Puppy Bitch, Esyntona Rippling Ruby (Mr I Hopper)
It was an honour to be invited to judge this show and I was truly grateful for such a very good entry,
Minor Puppy – Dog
Entries: 6 Absentees: 1
1st: Stineval Chelan (Mr A & Mrs C Horner) A good start to the day when this youngster entered the ring. He has a true otter head, lovely eye and expression correct mouth has a well balanced outline spans easily short coupled with lovely hindquarters enough coat of good texture. Shows well and moves soundly. Obviously needs time but I hope he fulfils his promise.
2nd: Esyntona Rip Van Winkle (Mr I Hopper) More mature b/t than the winner and heavier throughout, he was in super coat and condition attractive head with shallow stop dark eye spans easily with strong coupling showed well has a nice outline standing
3rd: Redfox Watchman (Mr & Mrs D B Marr)
Res: Remony Runrig (Mrs A E Gregory)
VHC: Otterbobs Ubarrow (Mr J R & Mrs H Gilpin)
h3. Puppy – Dog
Entries: 7 Absentees: 0
1st: Irton Morse Code (Mr & Mrs D Fryer) a strong headed dog with a correct mouth dark eye true front and spans easily well set tail loose pelt but not in top form today
2nd: Carrock Cragsman (Fawcett) Lovely headed dog quite narrow throughout dark well shaped eye correct mouth lovely condition strong quarters but could be more precise in front
3rd: Fehmarn Highland Encounter (Mrs E J Scott)
Res: Merumhor Midwinter (Mr G & Mrs H Mckenzie)
VHC: Remony Runrig (Mrs A E Gregory)
h3. Junior – Dog
Entries: 4 Absentees: 0
1st: Chorbeck Charlie Chaplin (Mrs H Haughton) A good sized dog with an attractive head and eye true front spans ok short coupled in fuller coat kept a good outline moved out well
2nd: Akenside Santavenere Dolabella (Mrs L Gosling) Stronger headed dog who is fairly well constructed did not keep his outline on the move and not the coat of the winner on the day
h3. Special Beginners – Dog
Entries: 8 Absentees: 1
1st: Terset’s Blue Flame (Mrs P Jackman) An unexaggerated dog of good type I liked his head correct mouth narrow front well placed shoulders nice quarters keeps a good outline pleased with his showmanship
2nd: Ravenside Hurricane Run at Ridgebow (Mr N & Mrs A Duxbury) This youngster was handled to get the best out of him he is a bigger dog yet is balanced lovely coat and condition his front is true both standing and moving
3rd: Chorbeck Charlie Chaplin (Mrs H Haughton)
Res: The Dark Crystal (Mrs Anderson)
VHC: Merumhor Midwinter (Mr G & Mrs H Mckenzie)
h3. Maiden – Dog
Entries: 3 Absentees: 0
1st: Esyntona Rip Van Winkle (Mr I Hopper)
2nd: Merumhor Midwinter (Mr G & Mrs H Mckenzie) A b/t of good type who appeared a touch long but is narrow and has an attractive head and eye spans correctly could have more angulation behind
3rd: Ougtherside Red Saturn (Mr R W Scott)
h3. Novice – Dog
Entries: 6 Absentees: 0
1st: Roxess a touch of Magic (Mr & Mrs J T Todd) A racy dog of good type and size well balanced head correct mouth narrow across the front spans easily well angulated quarters so sound behind
2nd: Esyntona Rip Van Winkle (Mr I Hopper)
3rd: Merumhor Midwinter (Mr G & Mrs H Mckenzie)
Res: Ollivanader Benjamin of Cringletie (Mrs R E A Fowler)
VHC: Ougtherside Red Saturn (Mr R W Scott)
h3. Post Graduate – Dog
Entries: 11 Absentees: 2
1st: Brumborder River Skipper at Shiftyfox (Mr G Widey) A dog of lovely type and size he was looking really well attractive otter head correct mouth straight front well placed shoulders lovely ribs and a well set tail harsh coat loose pelt
2nd: Terset’s Blue Flame (Mrs P Jackman)
3rd: Silent Wonder (Mr & Mrs Gillies)
Res: Grettacs The Wizard (Mr B & Mrs L P Inness)
VHC: Earthwise Follow Me (Mr E Houston)
h3. Limit – Dog
Entries: 10 Absentees: 2
1st: Lairehope Lord of the Glen at Tweedburn (Mr & Mrs Archibald) A very impressive dog so full of breed type, has balance and the narrowness required as well as quality. I liked his head and eye neat ear well placed shoulders easily spans across his ribs good coupling lovely quarters moves soundly and with purpose Reserve Best Dog
2nd: Foxcraig Jester (Mr G Sugars) a touch longer dog of good type he was a little fuller in coat than the winner well balanced head lovely expression good topline well set and used tail moves well behind
3rd: Ashbrae Fellman at Beaconpike (Mr & Mrs Golding)
Res: Foxcraig Magic Max at Tyneaster (Mrs S F Gill)
VHC: Ravenside Hurricane Run at Ridgebow (Mr N & Mrs A Duxbury)
h3. Open – Dog
Entries: 7 Absentees: 3
1st: CH Otterbobs Riggindale JW (Mr J R & Mrs H Gilpin) A lovely dog He has a quality well balanced head good eye neat ear correct mouth straight front narrow chest lovely ribs which are easily spanned strong coupling lovely quarters which are well angulated . He has balance and style on the move Pleased to award him Best in Show
2nd: Solitary Mist (Mr D & Mrs C Hodgson) Attractive dog, not quite the head of the winner lovely front well placed shoulders good topline and tail set good angulation
3rd: Minx’s Diamond (Mrs M Anderson)
Res: Magic Minstral at Beaconpike (Mr & Mrs Golding)
h3. Minor Puppy – Bitch
Entries: 6 Absentees: 0
1st: Esyntona Rippling Ruby (Mr I Hopper) Headed this really good class of bitches, very well balanced good head and eye well placed shoulders loose pelt good quarters moved with style
2nd: Grindelvald Over the Moon at Hemlockstone (Mr R H & Miss J A Bryan & Pounder) A racier type of pup not quite the head of the winner well placed shoulders true front good topline nice hindquarters
3rd: Oterbobs Umber (Mr J R & Mrs H Gilpin)
Res: Ravenside Zenyatta (Mr M Lowry)
VHC: Croalchapel Corundum (Mrs A Douglas)
h3. Puppy – Bitch
Entries: 9 Absentees: 2
1st: Irton Enigma (Mr D & Mrs A Fryer) Bitch of good type she is narrow throughout well placed shoulders spannable but not in her best coat today
2nd: Merumhor Solstice Belle (Mr C J & Mrs J H Martin) A b/t in lovely condition could have changed places with the winner but decided not to give of her best today
3rd: Grindelvald Over the Moon at Hemlockstone (Mr R H & Miss J A Bryan & Pounder)
Res: Merumhor Suzy Snowflake (Mrs A & Mr M Hayes)
VHC: Lady Ann’s Joy (Pearson)
h3. Junior – Bitch
Entries: 11 Absentees: 2
1st: Bramblebrae Violet at Shiftyfox (Mr G Wildey) A b/t of high quality very well balanced to match her good construction she has a gorgeous head good eye neat ear very well placed shoulders narrow fronted good topline and well set tail moved with confidence and soundly Pleased to award her Best Bitch
2nd: Beaconpike in a Storm (Mr & Mrs Golding) touch bigger than the winner but is also well constructed lovely condition correct textured coat
3rd: Manx Ballavale (Mrs A M Gregory)
Res: Alcumlow Miss Sixty at Riseburn (Miss C Tutin)
VHC: Tyneaster Bowmore Duana (Mrs S F Gill)
h3. Special Beginners – Bitch
Entries: 10 Absentees: 2
1st: Beaconpike in a Storm (Mr & Mrs Golding)
2nd: Merumhor Solstice Belle (Mr C J & Mrs J H Martin)
3rd: Joncroft Never Unprepared (Mr & Mrs M Johnson)
Res: Tyneaster Ancnoc Dara (Mrs S F Gill)
VHC: Lady Ann’s Joy (Pearson)
h3. Maiden – Bitch
Entries: 3 Absentees: 0
1st: Esyntona Rippling Ruby (Mr I Hopper)
2nd: Lady Ann’s Joy (Pearson)
3rd: Lairehope Georgianna (Campbell)
h3. Novice – Bitch
Entries: 10 Absentees: 2
1st: Esyntona Rippling Ruby (Mr I Hopper)
2nd: Merumhor Solstice Belle (Mr C J & Mrs J H Martin)
3rd: Kilburnpride Liley (Mrs E & Miss Scott)
Res: Manx Ballavale (Mrs A M Gregory)
VHC: Alcumlow Miss Sixty at Riseburn (Miss C Tutin)
h3. Post Graduate – Bitch
Entries: 12 Absentees: 3
1st: Carrock Cupcake (Ms J M Fawcett) A grizzle of lovely size and type broad head good muzzle correct mouth dark eye narrow in front good shoulder and carries a good topline spans easily with well angulated quarters
2nd: Saracen Susie of Kilburnpride (Mrs E & Miss E Scott) Touch longer than the winner but a balanced headed bitch correct mouth true front nice topline and tailset in good textured coat and condition
3rd: Ragatam Lucinda for Chorbeck (Mrs H Haughton)
Res: Ollivander Wicked Lady (Mrs E Mackrell)
VHC: Hollowpoint New Beginning For Earthwise (Mr E Houston)
h3. Limit – Bitch
Entries: 11 Absentees: 7
1st: Foxcraig Magic (Mr G Sugars) Well grown bitch of good type I liked her head shape dark eye correct mouth neat ear true front but can be a touch wide when moving well placed shoulders nice topline and in lovely coat and condition showed well Pleased to award her Reserve Best Bitch
2nd: Riseburn Roulette (Miss C Tutin) Finer bitch balanced head which perhaps needs a stronger muzzle neat ear well placed shoulders good topline shows with confidence
3rd: Joncroft Scullery Maid by Apasc (Mrs A Culley)
Res: Dandyhow Myrtle (Mrs M Brown)
h3. Open – Bitch
Entries: 9 Absentees: 2
1st: Stineval Celeste at Merumhor (Mr & Mrs C Martin) A bitch full of breed type balanced head good eye and ear good shoulder placement unsettled on the move spans easily with a loose pelt lovely coat and condition
2nd: Kilburn Chocolate Muffin (Mrs E J Scott) A well built bitch on good lines so sound on the move but not quite the balance of head of the winner
3rd: Carrickfarm Maddy (Mrs V M Armstrong)
Res: Diamond Skys (Mrs Anderson)
VHC: Dandyhow Myrtle (Mrs M Brown)
h3. Special Open Working Dog or Bitch
Entries: 0 Absentees: 0
h3. Veteran – Dog or Bitch
Entries: 14 Absentees: 10
1st: CH Irton Silver Knight (Mr D & Mrs A Fryer) Well grown old fellow of good type he has a lovely head good bone and was in good form showed well to head this lovely class
2nd: Flutorum Candle Light (E & J Castell) Lovely sized bitch and has kept a good body shape for her ten years true front and good topline
3rd: CH Ashbrae Poacher (Mr A & Mrs E Cuthbertson)
Res: Thorneyburn Keyhole Kate (Mrs M J Wanless)
h3. Brace
Entries: 5 Absentees: 5
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