Show Placings
Scottish Kennel Club
16th May 2015
Judge: Mr Paul Wilkinson
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Bath Canine Society
22nd May 2015
Judge: Mr Jack Watson
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Boston & District Canine Society Premier Open Show
26th May 2015
Judge: Mr Colin Girling (Benattivo)
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Placing Critique
Very nice 6 month old grizzle bitch. Stronger type than 1, lacking coat today, sure she will develop into a nice border.
Border Union Agricultural Society
20th Jun 2015
Judge: Mrs Nancy Hogg (Raeburnfoot)
I thoroughly enjoyed my days judging at Border Union showground. Such a pleasant show. Many thanks go to my two very able stewards. They had the ring (& me) running like clockwork. Thanks also to the exhibitors who entered under me. Had some lovely dogs to go over & some hard decisions to make. Coats were probably the best I have seen for some time. Thick pelts, too, were much in evidence. Mouths were good. Fronts continue to be a problem & movement letting some otherwise promising dogs down.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Blackpool & District Canine Society
26th Jun 2015
Judge: Mr. Ian Higham (Comberdown)
I had been looking forward immensely to judging my first UK championship show. I sincerely thank the Blackpool and District Canine Society for the invite and also thank my two friendly, competent and helpful stewards, Mandy and Robert Geary for keeping everything right.
I would also give my deepest gratitude to those who exhibited under me for trusting my knowledge of the breed and my integrity to judge without fear or favour and further thank them for following my lead to stay in the outside ring through the numerous showers that were on and off all day. I feel privileged that you brought your dogs to me for my opinion.
As usual I was looking for Borders that had all the good breed type points as laid out in our standard, combined with correct physical construction to be able to cover the ground well.
I had no dirty or smelly dogs and only two or three of them could have done with having their teeth brushed so I can commend you all for that. I had only one dog that was slightly undershot and I found no tail deformities at all, which is excellent.
I found a variety of movement problems. But it has to be said that in general, movement seemed to have improved since I last judged the breed. I noticed a few more Borders with lighter colouring to their noses since I last judged, but, as instructed by our standard, I treated this as not a serious fault.
As often heard said, the term “on the day” always applies. I had to give my awards to the dogs that stood out on this day. So for those who may be a little disappointed, remember that on another occasion your dog could well have a better coat stage, move a little more positively or be more “on its toes.” Do not be disheartened and enjoy your showing and your dogs!
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Class Critique
Some of these babies were more intent in having a mess about than showing, which is very forgivable in those so young. Therefore, before finally summing up I decided to move the whole class around another few times, after which, the naughtiest pupils settled enough for me to assess properly. Thanks to all for your patience.
Derbyshire County Show
28th Jun 2015
Judge: Mrs Jane Morton-Shaw (Fehmarn)
Puppy /
Third Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
East of England Agricultural Society
10th Jul 2015
Judge: Miss Sally Leslie (Risdene)
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Placing Critique
not quite as forward as 1 but sound and feminine with everything where it should be, head good to handle with pleasing expression, lovely neckline, stands balanced evenly on all feet, good body shape with correct rib
Leeds Championship Show
26th Jul 2015
Judge: Mrs Laura Illingworth (Thorneyhurst)
Thanks to all the exhibitors for bringing such a quality entry, my two stewards for keeping things running smoothly and the rain for holding off till the near the end. I found the dogs in general to be fit with only a few exhibits Under weight I had some close decisions in quite a few classes especially the early bitch classes Mouths on the whole were correct with many having large clean teeth, coats were good and many had good thick loose pelts, movement was varied, temperaments were excellent and most were unperturbed by the noise from our adjoining ring
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Placing Critique
8 Months old sweet puppy,, with lovely body lines moves well with confidence
Paignton & District Fanciers’ Association Championship Show
1st Aug 2015
Judge: Miss Diane Swales (Grabbist)
My thanks to the Secretary and Committee for inviting me to judge at this most enjoyable show and to my two extremely efficient stewards, Felicity Snook and Lady Elain Macdonald, who kept the ring flowing smoothly. I am grateful to the exhibitors for a good entry including some very nice Borders and some promising youngsters. Overall mouths were good with strong, clean teeth and correct bites except for one overshot. Skins were an improvement on my last judging appointment, the majority being thick and loose but I do not like the tendency to strip coats out leaving little evidence of a harsh, dense coat. Remembering that a Border is 'essentially a working Terrier' it concerns me that there are a number being shown that really do not measure up to that description both in jacket and the lack of drive and ability to cover the ground when moving. These comments do not apply to my winners and I was so pleased to find many that really measure up to most points in the standard.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Placing Critique
Another nice one, close to first in most respects but not quite so alert.
The Midland Border Terrier Club Championship Show
2nd Aug 2015
Judge: Mrs Jayne Gillam & Mr Mick Rushby
*Dogs*
What a pleasure it was to be invited to judge the males at the Midland BTC Championship show on 2nd August 2015, and thanks to the exhibitors for giving me such a good entry of males to go over. Thanks must also go to my stewards Chris Wallace and Margaret Davies who did a great job, making sure everything ran smoothly. It was interesting to be judging alongside my Co-judge Mick Rushby who I felt has similar views to how I interpret the Breed Standard and when it came to choosing Best of Breed, I appreciated the good qualities of his bitch CC winner and after a thorough deliberation we jointly decided that my Dog CC winner had the edge, and awarded him Best of Breed. Although I didn’t judge the bitches, from the ringside they did look a much more even entry than the males, which were quite mixed, but I was very happy with my main winners with several males who I felt were champion standard, my eventual CC winner stood away from the rest but I had a few contenders for the Reserve CC whom I really liked. No matter what time of year I judge there is always a percentage of exhibits out of coat, I am not normally too hung up on that, as coat is a transient thing and if there is evidence of a harsh coat and thick pelt, movement is good and the dog is well constructed I don’t penalize them too much, but when you get a dog before you with good construction, good movement and a fabulous coat, they really have the edge and stand out. Having said that and not wanting to sound as old as Methuselah, I really feel the correct Border coat is in decline, you rarely find the really good, harsh, dense wiry coats and pelts you did in the past, and is an important element to give the breed, type and is a requirement in the Breed Standard. The fashion for several years has been to show dogs with little coat, with all the undercoat scraped out to reveal a sleek outline. Thankfully not all exhibitors do this, and it was good to see some with decent coats, but judging by some of the poor toplines, and profiles on Sunday, I really think exhibitors should be thinking of leaving some undercoat in, and keep a good depth of coat, as it creates a more finished, Border Terrier look, rather than a thin skinned whippet look. Ultimately good coats and pelts need to be bred for. When I am judging, I tend to look at the overall dog, I never pick out one thing and allow it to seduce me into thinking it’s a good Border Terrier, the whole dog has to be balanced and fit for function, display good breed type and have the ability to follow a horse, moving with economy with long low strides. I don’t go in for extremes or exaggerations either, or a dog which looks like a caricature of a Border Terrier, because the breed standard doesn’t allow for that. I do like ring presence, clean dogs with good presentation and showmanship, a working dog can still have all that and it is a show after all, but it has to be a good Border Terrier first and foremost.
Best Puppy - Bitch
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Best Puppy
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Placing Critique
nice feminine head with good expression, good dark eyes, correctly set ears, nice neck & shoulders, good front, good length of rib into good strong loin, rear angulation, correct tail set on, moved well & lovely presentation, very promising
Bakewell Show
5th Aug 2015
Judge: Tom Mather (Barklots)
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Bournemouth CS
10th Aug 2015
Judge: Mrs Lynda Ward
I would like to thank the officers and committee for inviting me to judge, the stewards for unobtrusively keeping things running smoothly and the exhibitors for bringing their good dogs and accepting my decisions with grace. I was gratified to have only 3 absentees despite the awful weather forecast. The necessary inside ring, albeit slightly sloping and uneven, was a decent size giving each exhibit the opportunity to get into stride. Coats varied but there were many good textured topcoats over dense undercoats and on the whole pelts were thick. My worst issue was that some exhibits, despite being narrow and not fat, were very heavy and also a difficult span. Pads were generally thick but feet could be better trimmed as some that looked large and flat actually weren’t on examination. I look for shortish carrot-like tails and although some were thick at the base and tapering correctly they were overly long. I only found 2 with misplaced teeth and it was delighted to find most today had large well set white teeth in good scissor bite. In the past I’ve commented on lack of condition and poor muscle tone in hindquarters so was happy that all today’s entry was presented fit and in hard condition. Overall type was good, I was pleased with both line ups and the veteran classes were a particular treat
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Placing Critique
9 months old sweet headed bitch with strong short muzzle and wicked expression. She has a narrow front and sensible bone. Was in good coat and moving steadily.
Scunthorpe Canine Association
16th Aug 2015
Judge: Miss N Spencer (Bannonbrig)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG1, Otterwood Domina Candesco
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Welsh Kennel Club
22nd Aug 2015
Judge: Mr Dan Ericsson (Sweden)
I very much enjoyed judging this quality entry and I left there were some particularly good bitches. As always, some classes were better than others, but my winners and the bitch line-up in particular pleased me. Heads varied considerably and also movement and fronts which still seem to be problems in the breed.
Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
West Bromwich & District Canine Society Open Show
29th Aug 2015
Judge: Mr Chris Wallace (Hobholt)
Thank you to the Society for the invitation and to the exhibitors for bringing your Borders’ along. It was appreciated.
Best Puppy
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Placing Critique
Gr&T bitch, 9 months, Moderate otter head, nice ears, dark oval eyes, in good coat, and loose pelt, narrow with good reach of neck, up on her pasterns, good topline and moved OK, BP
Leicester City Canine Society
31st Aug 2015
Judge: Mrs Sue Baxter (Mysulan)
I would like to thank the officers and committee for the invitation to judge at their Open show, the hospitality was much appreciated on this, my first assignment . The day was very enjoyable despite the monsoon conditions outside The Sports Connexion . A big thank you to my able ring steward Chris Wallace, who kept things moving along nicely, and many thanks go to the exhibitors for allowing me the privilege of going over your lovely dogs, without you there would be no show!
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Best Puppy
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Placing Critique
smart 9mth grizzle bitch , excellent length of rib....top line, tail set both spot on . Narrow throughout, good textured jacket and generous loose pelt , nice front and rear angulation , good clean bite …. Prettiest of feminine expressions with correct size and shape eye....ears good size and well placed ….moved well , looked great in profile and on the out and back Pleased to award her BOB and BP .. Lovely to see her take puppy group 3 later in the day..
City of Birmingham
5th Sep 2015
Judge: Mrs P. Clark (Gameway)
My thanks to City of Birmingham for the invitation to judge and to the exhibitors who gave me such a good entry in both numbers and quality. Thank you also to my two hard working stewards who kept the ring running very smoothly. I found the limit and open classes in both dog and bitch had quality in depth and they were a pleasure to judge Thank You
Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Richmond
12th Sep 2015
Judge: Mrs Eileen Needham (Titanium)
I should like to thank Richmond committee for my invitation to judge Border Terriers. It is quite a while since I judged the breed and so came to it today with a very open mind. I thoroughly enjoyed my day, with the opportunity of going over some very lovely dogs. I had plenty of choice in choosing my winners, and I would thank the exhibitors for bringing their dogs and receiving my decisions sportingly. My Stewards were excellent, keeping everything moving like clockwork.
Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Southern Border Terrier Club Open Show
20th Sep 2015
Judge: Miss Felicity Freer (Felfree)
Many thanks to the committee & for all the exhibitors for making my appointment so enjoyable.
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Placing Critique
bigger bitch than 1 but I liked her a lot. Although today she lacked coat.
Novice - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Driffield Agricultural Society
3rd Oct 2015
Judge: Miss Jean Singh
Many thanks to my two efficient stewards who kept the proceedings running smoothly. On the day I was surprised to find 4 level mouths, although a level mouth is acceptable in the standard, a scissor bite is preferable. Some exhibits could have been shown in a fitter condition and have their long nails clipped.
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Placing Critique
although she was out of coat she has a pleasing outline, a feminine head with good ear placement and correct bite and bone. I was able to span her and it was movement that won her the class.
Grantham & District Canine Society Open Show
17th Oct 2015
Judge: Mrs Elizabeth Barrett (Howthwaite)
Best Puppy
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Placing Critique
Grizzle and tan bitch just under a year old. Good bite, strong muzzle and neat well set ears. Nicely angulated fore and aft with good bone, strong pasterns and well padded feet. Ribbed well back with good topline and tailset. Although lacking in topcoat today, she has a dense undercoat and thick pelt. Very sound moving from all directions. BPIB
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Placing Critique
See 1st in Puppy class.
Midland Counties Canine Society
25th Oct 2015
Judge: Miss Michelle Barnett (Brockfox)
My sincere thanks go to the society for the superb welcome and hospitality at this premium show, my proficient stewards and last but most importantly the exhibits and their exhibitors for their entries and sporting attitude. It was so nice to hear the ringside applause bestowed upon fellow exhibitors and as a judge it really does make for a pleasurable days judging
After my considerable absence ringside, my findings today were overall as always seems to be the case was the varieties in type, And some of the entry sadly on the day was far too big and by this i mean not necessarily in length of leg ( which the correct term is tall ) but in depth of chest and heavy shoulders , Fundamentally not the supple lithe bodies which is vital in an earth dog ,and an essential breed characteristic that we must strive to breed for.
Please assess your dogs objectively and ask yourself of your own dogs "is this really the build of an earth dog" ?
Mouths were on the whole correct but some very tight bites were apparent and teeth out of aliment I also found heavy almost houndy ears are also creeping in .
Always wanting to finish on a high note, once again temperaments as to be expected were excellent and all males were entire. As always when judging I was looking for a correct sized spannable tweedy border who comes to hand well, with the requisite ottery head shown in correct double jacket and thick pliable pelt, thus providing them the protection required of a working dog coupled with a lithe body with hard muscle tone and fitness to enable them to endure a day in the field
And in completing my appointment I was thrilled with my final line ups and ultimately such exemplary representatives of the breed to award the final top honours too.
Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
The Scottish Border Terrier Club Championship Show
14th Nov 2015
Judge: Miss T James (Blackmine)
I was honoured to be invited to judge at the Scottish Border Terrier Club and I thoroughly enjoyed my day. It was concerning that there were a large proportion of exhibits with poor front movement. The other area which I thought needed attention was heads – many lacked strength in foreface. On the positive side all the dogs had good temperaments, were clean and trimmed up to a good standard. Coats were all at various stages (as usual) but I found very few single coated exhibits. It was also pleasing to see so many neat cat-like feet. I felt that the quality of the bitches out-weighed that of the dogs.
Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
15th Nov 2015
Judge: Mr Dave Matthews (Tojamatt)
Really pleased to be invited to judge the midland open show, so my thanks to the committee for inviting me and for the hospitality received. Many thanks to Margaret Bailey and Paul Brannan for stewarding and making things run smoothly and keeping me on track. Also my thanks to the competitors for taking my decisions so well and for bringing real quality to the show ring it was hugely appreciated, whether you were first or third there were some close decisions and exceptional quality.
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Placing Critique
Lovely red grizzle bitch with a cracking head and expression and well placed ears. Narrow straight front who was easily spanned with good topline and tailset, lacking coat today, a nice bitch that didn’t settle on the move at all today which cost her the class.
Novice - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Placing Critique
2nd puppy bitch
Edwinstowe and District Canine Society Open Show
21st Nov 2015
Judge: Debbie Lorraine (Raleniro)
Thank you to the officers and committee for the invitation to judge at this show. Many thanks to the exhibitors for the lovely quality entry and for accepting my decisions so sportingly, there were some very close decisions and dogs could easily have changed places on another day.
Best Puppy - Dog
Name at show: TPG3, Otterwood Domina Candesco
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Placing Critique
Almost one year old grizzle and tan bitch of good size. Strong but feminine head with typical expression, neat ears and excellent scissor bite. Straight front with just enough bone, tight feet with thick pads. Narrow and easily spanned. Good shoulders and ribbed well back. Correct hind angulation. Good pelt and undercoat, a little short of coat today but new jacket of good texture coming through. Initially a little unsettled, but moved well both ways and held topline on the move. Shown in fit condition. BPIB
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Open Show
22nd Nov 2015
Judge: Mrs. Liz Wright (Totherend)
My thanks to the East Anglia Border Terrier Club for the invitation to judge their show, to the exhibitors for giving me such a super entry and especially to Robert Brewster for his excellent stewarding. I really enjoyed my day.
Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Novice - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Placing Critique
3rd in PB, almost 12 months g/t, nicely made, with lovely head, really liked her in previous class, but what a shame she was looking up at her handler and spoilt her movement.
West Midland Terrier Society Open Show
28th Nov 2015
Judge: Mrs Anne Heathcote (Saxheath)
Junior - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Post Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Lincoln Canine Society Open Show
6th Dec 2015
Judge: Mrs K Stockley (Foxfactor)
I was disappointed to find no mat available on the rather slippery trestle table,rectified by myself purchasing one from a trade stand! Also disappointed to find a totally unmarked catalogue when I got home.
Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Ladies Kennel Association
13th Dec 2015
Judge: Mrs Melanie Lewis (Tonromel)
Thank you to the Officers and Committee of LKA for the invitation to officiate and to my two excellent Stewards, Barry McCartney and Sue Jones, for their invaluable assistance throughout judging. Thank you to the exhibitors for a super entry of 176 exhibits making 192 entries, the largest entry in the Terrier Group, and also for the sporting manner in which my decisions were accepted.
Numerically the bitch entry was double the size of the dog entry, but on the whole the standard in both sexes was pleasing with some very strong contenders for top honours. Coats varied from being completely stripped out with only soft undercoat to those that were completely blown, however, many were presented in good jackets of the correct texture. Feet on the whole were good, being firmly padded. On a few exhibits the tails appeared to be overly long which on closer examination revealed that it was superfluous hair. If this had been removed it would have improved the overall picture. All males were entire and the temperaments displayed by all the exhibits was very good. I was presented with some very nice puppy entries, many showing a lot of promise, which can only auger well for the future of the breed.
I was very pleased with both my final dog and bitch line ups, with some tough decisions having to be made when it came to awarding the top honours, such was the depth of quality. All of my finalists were in fit condition; moved with purpose; had good muscle tone; pliable pelts and spanned with ease and I believe that, if the opportunity presented, they would be able to undertake the functions asked for in the breed standard. My one plea to exhibitors is to please refrain from pushing treats into the dog's mouth when the dog is being judged on the table as it makes it very difficult for a judge to assess the exhibit. Reward them by all means if you have to, but only do so at the appropriate time.
Junior - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Placing Critique
she has a strong head with good expression with well placed ears. She has a straight front, was easily spanned, has a good top line and tail set; moved soundly.
Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Ashbourne & DCS Open Show
28th Dec 2015
Judge: Mrs Penny Sands (Krakenexis)
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Coventry Ladies Kennel Society Open Show
1st Jan 2016
Judge: Mr Steve Thomas (Samtan)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG4, Otterwood Domina Candesco
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Boston & District Canine Society
10th Jan 2016
Judge: Mrs Janet Lee (Tythrop)
My thanks to the Society for my invitation to judge at Boston show . Thanks too to my stewards who were both efficient and unobtrusive , great timesavers and cheerful ! I very much enjoyed my day on the woolsack and had some lovely dogs and bitches who I felt could do a days work , having the construction to enable them to run the equivalent of a marathon over rough terrain , as well as being narrow , lithe and spannable to get in underground and ultimately back out again . Some did pay the penalty of being too big in rib and thus were heavily over standard for weight when picked up or too wide in front to get in , others failed in their construction to move in a sound , balanced , long , free striding way making one think they could not follow a horse any distance ! All bar 1 male were entire , there were a few with kinks in their tails and I had more than the usual number of level bites , some with very jumbled or small teeth which I feel must be watched carefully and please try to breed out as they are the defence of a working terrier – Border Terriers should have big scissor bite dentition . I still believe a BT should be capable of free standing and moving on a looser lead as of yore , rather than having their legs screwed on and being too strung up , I understand some dogs do not make the most of themselves free stood , but a lot are pushed into a very strange shape by their handlers ,and lose the vivacity and ‘active and game’ outlook that is part and parcel of the breed , making them very depressed , even some of the puppies looked as though they would rather be anywhere else but in a show ring , either from being over shown or over handled . There were a few dogs who I felt needed more weight on them , their coats hiding their stuck up spine & pin bones – this may be to try and make them more easily spannable or weigh nearer the standard , but it is very unfair on any adult or puppy to starve them , and they did pay the price in some classes as they could not work as thin and lacking strength as they were. In other words they should be made right not starved into shape .
Both my challenge line ups pleased me , and I was especially pleased to have such a good even bitch challenge where I was spoilt for choice , ultimately the dog and bitch I could visualize most easily following horse and hounds and then working gained top honours , being well made , spannable , good coats and pelts , sound free accurate movers with quality and breed type .
Junior - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Manchester Championship Show
14th Jan 2016
Judge: Mrs Ruth Ann Naun (USA)
I would like to thank the Manchester Dog Show Society, as well as Kate & Ronnie Irving who were my hosts while in Britain, I thoroughly enjoyed my judging and your hospitality.
Junior - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Litchfield Canine Society Open Show
23rd Jan 2016
Judge: Nigel Merrick (Magicgem)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Coalville & DCS Open Show
24th Jan 2016
Judge: Caroline Friend-Rees (Amical)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG4, Otterwood Domina Candesco
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
30th Jan 2016
Judge: Mrs. Tracy Butler (Ycart)
I would like to thank the officers and committee for inviting me to judge there show,and there hospitality throughout the day.
I would also like to thank the exhibitors for there lovely entry,and there sportsmanship,wether you agreed with my desision or not.
On the whole exhibits had good dentation,coats where varied,but evidence of good coat was there,temperments where good.
Sadly i found a few dogs that where pityfully thin,and would benefit from a good meal,and some free running exercise,some exhibits would benefit from a good tidy up of removel of dead coat,and please leave the clippers in the box.
Junior - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
West Midland Terrier Show
13th Feb 2016
Judge: Mr Graham Richardson (Staynorwood)
Junior - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
14th Feb 2016
Judge: Mr Rob Taylor (Foxthorn)
Junior - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Sutton Coldfield Open Show
20th Feb 2016
Judge: Mr Paul Richardson (Weisel)
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Newark & District Canine Society
27th Feb 2016
Judge: Linda Coleman (Hartswelin)
s to the exhibitors for the super entry, such a pity half were absent.
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Post Graduate /
Reserve
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Crufts
13th Mar 2016
Judge: Mr W R Irving
It was a great honour to judge the breed at Crufts again - after having done so once before. That was some thirty nine years ago in 1977 when the show was still held at Olympia! The entry this year at 266 from 239 exhibits though down a good deal on last year, was still enough to be going on with and we finished by 3.30 p.m. thanks to my excellent stewards Mr and Mrs Chaston. The exhibitors all seemed very sporting in line with the breed’s sportsmanlike traditions.
I thought that the depth of quality was better in bitches than it was in dogs with several classes where I would have liked to have had more prizes. I thought that heads were in the main pretty good and that fronts, though there were still plenty which weren’t great, were rather better than the last few times I had judged. Crufts is always known as a bad time for coats and this year was no exception with very many lacking in coat and others with rather soft coats. Quite a number of dogs and bitches were rather long in body mainly caused by having ribs that were not as the breed standard demands “carried well back” and thus having loins that were long rather than the required “strong”.
And finally Border Terriers are supposed to have a tail which is, according to the standard, “set high and carried gaily” Quite a few slink around the ring looking miserable and present no sign of the “activity” required by the standard and with tails that are carried low rather than “gaily”. I like to see a Border Terrier that shows a bit of animation and has what I’d call ‘lines’.
My thanks to the exhibitors for entering and for the efficient way that they showed their dogs.
Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
19th Mar 2016
Judge: Mr. Stewart Golding (Beaconpike)
Firstly I would like to thank the club for inviting me to judge my first BTC open show special thanks to the committee and members for a lovely show and exhibitors for my entry, thank you to my ring stewards Graham Richardson and Bridget Singh for keeping things running smoothly. I was very happy with all my placings I had some tough decisions and some placings on another day could easily change place. All dogs were entire and I was pleased to see many dogs shown in correct double coat. On a negative note I had two exhibits with teeth out of line and a few level bites although acceptable a scissor bite is preferable. As the first line of the breed standard states ‘essentially a working terrier’ personally I would like to see more dogs in fitter harder condition ‘fit for purpose’.
Junior - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Retford CS Open Show
20th Mar 2016
Judge: Gloria Hearn (Amberside)
Junior /
Reserve
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Dunstable & DCS Opoen Show
28th Mar 2016
Judge: Wendy Cross
Post Graduate /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
National Terrier
2nd Apr 2016
Judge: Mrs T Grubbe (Borderhouse)
It was a honour to be asked to judge National Terrier Club Championship Show, awarding CC for the second time. A great entry. I thoroughly enjoyed my day, I was very pleased with my main winners. The overall quality was good. I saw some dogs who could have more drive in the movement and better front.
I send my warmest thanks to the committee and my ring stewards for taking so good care of me and making me feel so welcome.
Graduate - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
10th Apr 2016
Judge: Mr D. Fryer (Irton)
The Border terrier breed standard is relatively brief, but implies a lot. To me, the most important clause is the first; 'Essentially a working terrier'. This must be interpreted; to me, it means that it must be capable of working to fox after following a possibly lengthy hunt across rough upland country, arriving under it's own steam, fit for purpose, at the same time as the huntsman who will typically be mounted. Thus it must have the length and depth of rib to allow good heart and lung room, and the conformation to allow properly efficient movement . It must also be narrow enough in rib to allow it to follow a fox to ground; and it must have the head and muzzle strength, and size of teeth and bite, to allow it to deal with whatever it finds. It must also have the coat and pelt to protect it from weather and quarry underground.
In my entry today, I found a lot of quality , but also a few worries. Front movement left a lot to be desired in too many exhibits; generally as a result of imperfect shoulder construction; though a worrying lack of muscle may well be a factor here. The puppy classes in particular left a lot to be desired in front movement; hopefully some will improve as they tighten up and mature. Coats were generally of good quality and mostly well prepared; though in some cases attempts at creative grooming did more to highlight shortcomings than to hide them. I found no undershot or overshot bites; though I did note a few with teeth not 'set square to the jaws', a few (older) dogs with missing teeth and several with somewhat crooked or undersized teeth. I was particularly impressed with the depth of quality in the upper dog classes.
My thanks to the Club and to the exhibitors for the opportunity to get my hands on so many quality Border terriers; particular thanks to Bev Jackson and family, and the collecting ring stewards, for the efficient marshalling of the ring which allowed me to concentrate solely on judging the dogs. I thoroughly enjoyed my day judging , and the welcoming and relaxed atmosphere throughout the show.
Junior - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Placing Critique
Rather larger red coated bitch, strong head, good expression and tail set.
West of England Ladies' Kennel Society
24th Apr 2016
Judge: Mr Frank Nicholls (Halcus)
An excellent entry, with real quality in both dogs and bitches. I’m only sorry we were forced indoors after the puppy bitch class to get out of the biting wind bouncing off the Malvern Hills. Heads were generally good, just a few snipey muzzles, and three or four light noses. I found no bad mouths. Quite a few had short, round rib cages with weak loins. Coats were pretty good overall. The biggest problem, and has been for quite some time, was poor front movement, with exhibits moving quite reasonably, and as one would expect from a breed expected to run whilst carrying out its job, when viewed from the side, only to wave their legs all over the place when coming towards me.
Yearling - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Joint Border Terrier Clubs' Championship Show
1st May 2016
Judge: Mrs Trak Fryer (Irton)
My thanks to the exhibitors for their entry, always an honour to be allowed to go over their dogs, I did thoroughly enjoy my day. My thanks also to my stewards who helped to keep things on the move throughout.
It was in many ways an interesting entry, the standard asks for a dog that is essentially a working terrier and I wonder how many breeders keep this in mind when planning their litters? This implies a dog of correct size, capable of going all day and with strength but not coarseness. Whilst there were many good dogs present that could answer these requirements, there were many that could not.
The quality was very much in the upper classes of both sexes with a few notable exceptions. The major problem is movement, particularly in front, and the puppies were disappointing in this respect. Many otherwise excellent dogs simply could not cover their ground with any ease; it was an excellent ring with good mats so no excuses there.
In general coats and pelts were good, some could have been tidied to effect, feet and nails were poorly presented and fitness varied, which I always find very disappointing in a breed that does so love to run! I was surprised to find a number of mouths that at best could be described as “iffy”, whilst these would not necessarily effect the dogs ability to work it is a worrying trend. I did, however, have some lovely dogs to go over and I was very pleased with my winners, not enough cards to go round in many classes.
Junior - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Graduate - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Banbury & DCS Open Show
2nd May 2016
Judge: Mr Bill Bunce (Adurni)
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
National Dog Show
8th May 2016
Judge: Mr Peter Bakewell
Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco
Placing Critique
pleasing in outline and overall balance, nice head, straight front, nicely made quarters fore and aft.
Boston Premier Open Show
31st May 2016
Judge: Mr Jeff Horswell (Drakesleat)
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Southern Counties Canine Association
4th Jun 2016
Judge: Mrs Anne Tove Strande
I was thrilled to receive the invitation to come back to Southern Counties and judge Border Terriers!
The organizers know how to make people feel welcomed and I enjoyed the relaxed and friendly atmosphere! All details were very well taken care of and in the ring my stewards were extremely efficient and nice. Thanks to the exhibitors for showing their dogs under me and for their presentation, which was very professional.
I enjoyed the overall quality of the Borders. There were many with lovely otter heads and with correct racy outline. All but one was easily spannable and agile. I also appreciated good pelts and quality otter tails. Coats were of good texture, but I wish more dogs could be presented with fuller coats. I appreciate a Border with truly double coat and a little “tweedy” look about them so they do not remind me of a smooth terrier. Movements were free, but quite a few could improve in front movement becoming more stable and parallel.
My winning dog and bitch were both of such high quality they could win anywhere, both under breed specialists as well as all-rounders. In addition to having correct breed specific details, they were also well constructed. I chose the bitch as my BOB because she had that extra attitude and showmanship making her an eyecatcher. It made me proud on behalf of the breed that she also won the group!
Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Placing Critique
Lovely type and outline. Racy. Very good coat. She could do better with a little more showmanship.
Three Counties Championship Show
10th Jun 2016
Judge: Miss S Dandy
Yearling - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
The Sothern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
11th Jun 2016
Judge: Professor S P Dean (Tyrian)
It was a pleasure to judge the SBTC Championship Show and very pleasing to do so on their return to the Cheltenham racecourse. The new venue on the racecourse site has impressive facilities and they helped to provide a good atmosphere all day.
The bitch classes were generally very much better than the dog classes and the number of border terriers with thick pelts and a good coat was impressive. Heads are very much improved although some deep stops and large heavy ears cost a few dogs a higher placing.
In general terms the construction of hindquarters has improved but we are now seeing some dogs which have too much bend of stifle and end up with their hocks well behind their tail root when standing. Lay-back of shoulders has also improved yet some still have those relatively upright shoulders which yield a stilted movement in front. In addition, we need to keep the narrowness of the breed in mind, the border terrier does not have a rounded chest and should be well ribbed back as a result.
I struggled to span quite a few male dogs but the bitches were much better. Dentition was very good overall and very strongly made teeth was most enjoyable to find and always an impressive quality to see when examining a border terrier’s mouth.
Finally it was nice to see a few dogs with the characteristic thick carrot-shaped tail which, when set on correctly, always finishes the overall picture. Keep in mind it is an asset for the working terrier.
At the end there were some very promising youngsters who will contribute the future of the breed and several very high quality Border Terriers competing for Best in Show.
Yearling - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Border Union Agricultural Society
19th Jun 2016
Judge: Mrs M Wanless
My sincere thanks go to the officers and committee of Border Union for this appointment, this is such a well run, friendly show, with outstanding hospitality!
My thanks also to my two Stewards on the day, Ella Linton, and Alan Small. Thank you too to all those who entered under me, and came, and accepted my decisions with good grace. I was pleased with my winners. I do wish though that dogs were shown on a loose lead, and stacked freely. Big ears are becoming prevalent, not as in the standard. Presentation and condition played a large part in my decisions.
Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Placing Critique
A grizzle bitch of neat size. Good head and teeth. Nice neck, into a level top line. Coat texture good, on a thick pelt. Neat feet. Easily spanned, and moved out well.
Norfolk & Norwich Canine Society
30th Jun 2016
Judge: Mrs Ann Maltby (Pherjan)
Post Graduate /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Windsor Championship Show
3rd Jul 2016
Judge: Mr David Hunt (Ottaswell)
My thanks to the committee of Windsor Championship Dog for their invitation to judge at this show which is so efficiently organised and well run. Thanks also to my stewards Elaine Waddingham and Lynn Crane for their help and assistance in keeping the ring running smoothly at all times. My appreciation also to the exhibitors for their entries .
As usual at Windsor the ring was large in/out with lots of space for dogs to move freely and a fairly flat surface enabling movement to be assessed, without being forced to stop/start when moving the whole class. In general the dogs were in good condition and I found no dogs that were not entire. Although teeth were generally good, apart from a few misaligned, they varied greatly from very small to huge in size. Disappointed to see a few light eyes creeping in.
Coats varied as always with many shown in soft undercoat but lacking topcoat, but worryingly I found several with a decent topcoat but very little undercoat. Movement particularly at the front end continues to be of concern, whilst a puppy can improve and tighten in front as it matures, moving wide or high stepping in an older exhibit is difficult to change,
Generally the standard of the bitches was better than that of the dogs.
Yearling - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Class Critique
Several really good coats in this strong class
East of England Agricultural Society
9th Jul 2016
Judge: Mrs A E Gregory
This was my first appointment at this level and I would like to thank the organisers of the East of England Show for giving me this opportunity. I would also like to thank my two stewards, David and Pat Sutton for keeping everything running along smoothly. Thanks must also go to the exhibitors for allowing me the honour and privilege of judging their dogs and for the sporting way in which they accepted my decisions. I thoroughly enjoyed my day!
Movement on the whole was good but front movement in a few was incorrect with toeing in when coming towards me. A few lacked muscle tone and some feet and nails could have been tidied to better advantage. Thick pelts were in the minority and some exhibits were shown without undercoat and this affected placings. Considering the harsh terrain in which the Border Terrier is expected to carry out its’ work, it should be in fit, hard condition with a thick double coat and pelt of depth and quality. Some heads also had stops which were too deep. This does not present a correct otter like head which should have a shallow stop. I also found a couple of suspect mouths and a few dogs, when lifted off the table, were too heavy. Some dogs would have benefited from more ring training. However, I was pleased with my winners and, in some classes, decisions were close. Although early rain made the ring conditions less than desirable, all dogs coped well.
Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Placing Critique
Strong headed with dark eye and a good bite, straight front with good feet, good in shoulders, good length of rib, well angulated hind quarters, moved well.
Leeds Championship Show
22nd Jul 2016
Judge: Mr Ken Bartlett
My thanks to the officers & committee for this appointment giving CCs in this breed for the first time, also the exhibitors for a lovely entry, also my two stewards who kept things running smoothly.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Placing Critique
a nice bitch for size, liked her head with correct bite, neck & body, level topline, good tailset, harsh coat & spannable, moved well both ways
Class Critique
A strong class
Bakewell Show
3rd Aug 2016
Judge: Mr Jeff Luscott
Thanks to Bakewell Show Society for the call to stand in for the designated judge, I enjoyed the quality and atmosphere around the ring with a good turnout. I had lovely dogs to go over and well done to the BOB and BP on their Group results.
Special Yearling /
Third Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Bournemouth Canine Association
13th Aug 2016
Judge: Mr N Straw
I would like to thank Bournemouth Canine Association for the invitation to judge at their Annual Championship Show, my steward's who keeping things running smoothly in the 'office' and to the exhibitor's for a lovely entry. Temperaments as always in this breed were excellent. Size varied in both sexes with the bitches having the overall edge on the day. Heads were more uniformed than when I last judged, some were shown without the required 'double' coat and several were un-spannable, there were a few in-correct bites and front movement is still an issue, but the area that concerned me most was dirty teeth not just rear molars but the canines and incisors in particular some of the youngsters
Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Scottish Kennel Club
27th Aug 2016
Judge: Professor A S Milton
It was a pleasure to come back to Scotland, even though for just a day, and to judge Border Terriers at the Scottish Kennel Club's August Show. Looking at the catalogue I was surprised to find that Border Terriers had the fourth largest entry at the show. It was a very satisfactory entry, with many dogs that I had not seen before. I was particularly impressed with the overall quality of the coats. There was only one really bad mouth, a few crooked teeth, so what, as long as they can bite! I was concerned about size, not only those outwith the standard, but also even more worrying, those that I could not span. I should like to thank Joyce Martin for sending me a CD with photos of all the class winners.
Yearling - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
City of Birmingham Canine Association
3rd Sep 2016
Judge: Mrs C Archibald
My thanks to the Officers and Committee of Birmingham Canine Society, for the opportunity to judge the Border terriers at this show.
My personal thanks to all the exhibitors for allowing me to “go over” their dogs, and making it a most enjoyable and memorable day.
I was delighted to find some fabulous jackets/pelts, which is crucial for a working terrier.
On the downside, I found some exhibits with weak pasterns, hence front movement issues, and some ‘poppy’eyes which detracts from the ottery head, and expression of the border terrier, some very attractive dogs just too much of them. On the whole, apart from a missing tooth to a misplaced one, most were reasonably fit, and there were some very close decisions.
Yearling - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Richmond Championship Dog Show
10th Sep 2016
Judge: Mr David Shields (Wilholme)
Yearling - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Placing Critique
Very pleasing sort of good type and well made throughout. Balanced head with a good dark eye, best of legs and feet, strong well muscled body and pleasing quarters. Moved well but not quite the enthusiasm of the winner on the day.
The Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Championship Show
24th Sep 2016
Judge: Mrs Jena Tuck (Nettleby)
I would like to thank the Committee of the Yorkshire, Lancashire and Cheshire Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge this very enjoyable and well run show. It was an honour and pleasure. In the ring I was very ably assisted by my two capable stewards Ian and Bridget, who I would like to thank. The hospitality of the Club was second to none I had a truly wonderful day. Thanks must go to the exhibitors, who allowed me to go over their dogs. The depth of quality was remarkable and some very good exhibits had to go cardless I was delighted by my main winners, thank you again for giving me the pleasure of judging them. I chose the dog as BIS because he had that extra attitude and showmanship.
Yearling - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Placing Critique
Another very well balanced bitch, slightly larger than previous two, and preferred the head type of the two above.
Bedford & DCS Open Shoiw
25th Sep 2016
Judge: Mr Bill Gray (Pontbeck)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Driffield Agricultural Society Championship Dog Show
1st Oct 2016
Judge: Mrs Jane Roberts (Smalesmouth)
I would like to thank the officers and committee of the Driffield Agricultural Society for the invitation to judge at their show.
I was grateful to have the use of an excellent sized ring. The surface was rather undulating and rough cut in places, which proved more of a challenge to those dogs whose movement did not have “the soundness to follow a horse”. It was a very raw start to the day with the dogs being judged under rather cold and misty conditions although the sun did break through as the bitch classes began.
Grateful thanks to my stewards Anne and Sarah, who kept everything moving so efficiently and were good company for the day. My thanks to all the exhibitors, it really is a privilege to go over your dogs and is always a learning curve. I had a thoroughly enjoyable day and there were some top quality exhibits and some promising youngsters, whose progress I will watch with interest. Some decisions were hard, and limit dog, junior and limit bitch had quality in depth.
It was extremely rewarding to find some very good double jackets amongst the entry but felt there were several others who had thin pelts or lacked undercoat. There were a couple with teeth out of alignment and too many dogs whose movement lacked the necessary drive from the hindquarters.
I was mindful of the job that Border Terriers were bred to undertake and I was pleased with my class winners; making the challenge for both dogs and bitches an enjoyable if difficult task.
Yearling - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Birmingham & District Gundog and Terrier Club Show
22nd Oct 2016
Judge: Anne Speake (Dogs) & Lucy Mudd (Bitches)
I would like to thank the officers and committee for the invitation to judge the Border Terrier dogs, with my co judge, Lucy Mudd. The hospitality received was much appreciated, and the day was very enjoyable. It was lovely to see such a good entry for the show as a whole and thanks to the stewards who kept things moving along nicely. My thanks to the exhibitors, who did me the honour and privilege of going over their dogs and accepting my decisions in a sporting manner. Anne Speake, Dog Judge
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Selby CS Open Show
29th Oct 2016
Judge: Mr R Brewster (Breckgreen / Stowthorney)
Firstly I would like to take this opportunity to thank Selby Canine Society Committee for giving me the chance to judge such a great entry of border terriers at this well run show. I would also like to thank the competitors for their fantastic entry and giving me the chance to go over so many class exhibits and for taking my decisions in such a sportsmanlike way.
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Placing Critique
This grizzle and tan bitch came to hand very well. Lovely otter head with good scissor bite. Narrow throughout. Harsh double coat with good pelt. Moved out well.
Huntingdonshire Canine Society Open Show
19th Nov 2016
Judge: Mr Colin Girling (Benattivo)
Many thanks to the Society for the kind invitation to judge, the friendly and efficient stewards and most of all the exhibitors.
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
East Anglian Border Terrier Club Open Show
20th Nov 2016
Judge: Mr Dave Matthews (Tojamatt)
My thanks to The East Anglian Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge the November Open Show also my stewards Rob Brewster and Bev Jackson for their help throughout the day. It was a lovely venue and atmosphere and a very well run show. Thanks also to all the exhibitors who entered the show and accepted my decisions with great sportsmanship.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Placing Critique
Red bitch stood on narrow straight legs with small tidy feet narrow throughout , easily spanned level topline thick tail ,good head with strength in the muzzle, neat ears, moved well both ways shown in thick harsh coat with loose thick pelt
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
28th Jan 2017
Judge: Mrs. A. Heathcote (Saxheath)
My thanks to the Committee for asking me to judge this show , my Stewards Callie and Ian for their invaluable assistance and all the exhibitors for allowing me to judge their dogs . I had some quality dogs to go over with some close decisions in some classes , however , I found front movement in particular was rather disappointing in the lower classes .That aside I thoroughly enjoyed my day .
Open - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Placing Critique
Head of correct proportions, good in neck, shoulder and rear angulation.Her coat was just coming through and was tight and harsh and she had a thick pelt. Moved very well front and rear with drive.
West Midland Terrier Society Open Show
11th Feb 2017
Judge: Ms Tina Jones (Otterholme)
Many thanks to the society for the invitation to step in as replacement judge at this well run and friendly show. Special thanks to the exhibitors for accepting my decisions on the day with such sporting grace. Unfortunately the show did clash with a local Breed club open show, but it was still a pleasing entry with only a few absentees. I was pleased to find overall some nice pleasing heads and the majority of exhibits in double coats, although for an earth dog some I felt could benefit with more undercoat. I am always mindful to judge fit for function, and found some exhibits too deep in chest, making spanning somewhat difficult.
Open - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Placing Critique
presents a balanced picture, perfectly proportioned head with femininity, ears well placed, correct in forehand with well placed shoulders and good a good return of upper arm. She moved out well keeping her correct topline at all times.
The Sporting Terrier Association Of Yorkshire Open Show
12th Feb 2017
Judge: Margaret Davies (Glenorchy)
My grateful thanks to the society for their kind invitation, my very efficient steward, John, and also the exhibitors for not only a lovely quality entry but also for their sportsmanship. All the exhibits could easily change places on another day.
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Placing Critique
Quality bitch with good head and expression, nice reach of neck and good shoulder placement, level topline and good tailset. Moved okay but just preferred the overall picture of 1 today.
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
19th Mar 2017
Judge: Mrs Jayne Gillam (Orenberg)
What a pleasure it was for me to judge the East Anglian Border Terrier Club Championship Show on Sunday 19th March 2017. Thanks to the EABTC for inviting me to judge and to the exhibitors for the lovely entry and the sporting way in which they accepted my decisions. A really friendly relaxed atmosphere and a good big well lit ring awaited me, along with a good steward in Robert Brewster who did a sterling job keeping everything running smoothly. It certainly was a quality entry and I really enjoyed going over all the dogs and coats and pelts were much improved since the last time I judged. Toplines, shoulders and movement were varied but I was very pleased with my winners on the day, in some classes they would change places on another occasion but I was judging them today as I saw them, and how I interpreted the Breed Standard.
Mid Limit - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
25th Mar 2017
Judge: Mrs. Margaret Curtis (Matamba)
Thank you to The Border Terrier Club officers, committee and members who elected to give me the privilege of judging their club championship show, and many thanks to the exhibitors who travelled from near and far and accepted my placings sportingly. Thanks to my two stewards Janice Johnson and Judith Fawcett who did a grand job and also thanks to the hard working Joyce Martin for all the wonderful photographs.
Today the overall picture and my main concern was that we seem to be losing the "Head like that of an otter moderately broad in the skull, with short strong muzzle". What I was seeing was a narrow skull which does not give that typical Border Terrier expression. Movement was more of a problem in the dog classes, in the bitch classes came the quality and the soundness.
When it comes to the showring, presentation is, in my opinion, important. I like to see a dog smart but not over groomed or in full coat but tidy, today attention to ears, tails and feet could have been beneficial to some exhibits.
Mid Limit - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Suffolk Agricultural Association Open Show
26th Mar 2017
Judge: Mrs Sue Baxter (Mysulan)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
National Terrier Club
1st Apr 2017
Judge: Mr A Horner (Stineval)
Thank you to The National Terrier Club for the appointment also my stewards who did a sterling job in keeping everything moving smoothly and a thank you to the exhibitors for allowing me the opportunity to go over their prized possessions. A few dogs were under weight and some would benefit by having their feet and nails some attention. I only found one suspect mouth and lots lacking in body condition. Some need to put scissors in the drawer and leave them there too! I was pleased with the final lines of my winners of both sexes.
Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Placing Critique
(G/tan) she has a strong head with good expression with neat ears. She has a straight front, was spanned easily, has a good top line and tail set; moved well.
Wellingborough & District Canine Society Open Show
9th Apr 2017
Judge: Jane Moreton-Shaw (Fehmarn)
I would like to thank the committee of the club for inviting me to judge at this large and well run show.
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Placing Critique
Grizzle bitch in good coat. Neat feet. Good head, expression and ear-set. Correct bite. Narrow bodylines. Well placed carroty tail. Thick pads on feet. Correct angulation. Moved OK, again would like more drive/pace. RBOB
White Rose Canine Society Open Show
22nd Apr 2017
Judge: Miss Bridget Singh (Borderbridge)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG4, Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Placing Critique
2 ½ years old grizzle bitch. Lovely feminine head, large teeth. Easily spanned, narrow throughout, lovely length of body and ribbed well back. In good coat with thick pelt. Best mover of the day once settled, moved with good reach and drive. Pleased to award her BOB.2 ½ years old grizzle bitch. Lovely feminine head, large teeth. Easily spanned, narrow throughout, lovely length of body and ribbed well back. In good coat with thick pelt. Best mover of the day once settled, moved with good reach and drive. Pleased to award her BOB.
Birmingham & District Gundog & Terrier Club
23rd Apr 2017
Judge:
I would like to thank the officers and committee for the invitation to judge the Border terrier bitches, with my co judge, Bridget Singh. The hospitality received was much appreciated, and the day was one I really enjoyed. It was lovely to see such a good entry for the show as a whole, and that the borders had attracted the largest entry in the terrier group, my thanks to our two capable stewards, who kept things moving along nicely. Thanks also to the exhibitors who did me the honour and privilege of going over their bitches and accepting my decisions in a sporting manner. All exhibits were of good quality and fit for purpose and I was delighted with my entry. Bridget and I agreed on the bitches for BOB and BPIB.
Open - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Class Critique
What a lovely class to judge with some good quality bitches that could easily change places on another day
West of England Ladies' Kennel Society
28th Apr 2017
Judge: Mrs L Illingworth
My thanks goes to the society for the welcome and hospitality and for giving me the opportunity to judge a smashing entry of Border Terriers. Special thanks to my proficient stewards Anne and Rod Green for keeping the ring flowing smoothly.
The quality was pleasing with many fit, well presented and workman like dogs present, Dogs on the whole were well balanced and span able , a few were too upright in shoulder effecting an economical stride my main worry was mouths there were quite a few with small teeth weak under jaws and others with teeth out of alignment, worrying in a working breed. Double coats and thick pelts were in plenty
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Joint Border Terriers Clubs' Championship Show
30th Apr 2017
Judge: Mrs. K. Wilkinson (Otterkin)
Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Placing Critique
A more rangy bitch, she was moving very nicely and has a lovely otter head. Another one with a good thick coat and pliable pelt. Tail straight off the top of her back. She is well off for bone.
Chelmsford & District Canine Society Open Show
1st May 2017
Judge: Mr D Cund
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Birmingham National Dog Show
4th May 2017
Judge: Mr Terence Tuck
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Placing Critique
A similar outline to the winner, shared her lovely proportions and flowing quality construction. Also very sound and well angulated front and rear. Good head, just couldn’t match the expression of the winner.
Redditch & DCS Open Show
20th May 2017
Judge: Mr Martin Baker (Pacolito)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Scottish Kennel Club
21st May 2017
Judge: Mr I Hopper
I would like to thank the Scottish Kennel Club for inviting me to award Challenge Certificates for the first time. Thank you to everybody who entered their dogs for me to judge and also to my ring steward June who was good assistance on the day .There were no bad mouths all the dogs were entire, coats were at various stages. I enjoyed my days judging and the top winners were dogs that I felt fitted the breed standard.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Bath CS Championship Show
26th May 2017
Judge: Mr P Iversen (Norway)
I would like to thank the committee of Bath CS for inviting me to judge at their show. Many thanks to my stewards, who did an excellent job. I enjoyed my day among Border Terriers and their sporting owners. Many thanks for your entries.
Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Boston & District Canine Society Open Show
30th May 2017
Judge: Mr. Bob Wright (Totherend)
My thanks to the organisers, stewards and exhibitors for a very welcoming and well supported show.
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Southern Counties Canine Association
3rd Jun 2017
Judge: Mr Kimmo Mustonen (Finland)
I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge at this show. And to my two stewards who were very helpful all the day. I really enjoyed the show. It was a pleasure and an honour to judge my own breed Border Terriers in their home country. It was a day I will remember. Thank you to the exhibitors for their entries!
Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Three Counties
10th Jun 2017
Judge: Ms Michelle Barnett
Many thanks to the Officers and the committee for kindly inviting me to Judge at the show and my most capable stewards for their efficiency in the ring. My sincere thanks also to the exhibitors for their entries and support. The classes were filled with some lovely breed quality dogs and bitches and on completing my appointment I was delighted to see my final line up(s) presenting me with such a hard task in my final decision of who to award the ultimate top honours too! That always makes for a satisfying end to a judges day. So can i take this opportunity to thank you for allowing me the privilege of judging your Border terriers Two nice classes of pups which bodes well for the future
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Class Critique
Good class
Birmingham & District Gundog and Terrier Open Show
21st Oct 2017
Judge: Dr Ian Gabriel (Gaybryl)
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Midland Counties Canine Society
27th Oct 2017
Judge: Mr David G Winsley (Davmar)
My thanks to the exhibitors for their quality entry, also to my two efficient stewards.
I would like to mention that due to the noisy ring next to our during the first three bitch classes, some youngster were upset and didn't show to their best advantage, hopefully they will have gotten over it. Movement generally was good in the majority of dogs. Feet need more attention, some certainly don't comply with the breed standard and certainly would affect them if they had to go long distances. Some just needed a little judicious trimming.
Limit - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Selby Canine Society Open Show
28th Oct 2017
Judge: Bitches: Mrs. K. Golding (Beaconpike) Dogs: Ms. J. Green (Breckgreen/Stowthorney)
Border Terrier (Dogs)
Judge Julie Green Breckgreen/Stowthorney
Firstly thank you for the committee for inviting me to judge Border Terrier Dogs at their open show. Some lovely exhibits. Thank you for entering.
Border Terrier Bitch critique.
Judge Katrina Golding ( Beaconpike)
Thank you Selby Canine for inviting me to judge the border terrier bitchs at your open show, this was my first time judging at open show level and thoroughly enjoyed my day, thank you for your hospitality
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Open - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Placing Critique
4 year old grizzle and tan, she has a lovely strong but feminine head, correct bite and nice ear placement, good reach of neck flowing into good laid back shoulders and good length of rib, she was shown in excellent double jacket with thick pelt, lovely feet with thick pads, nice outline and moved out freely with drive from behind, pleased to award her Best Bitch and Reserve Best of Breed.
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
4th Nov 2017
Judge: Mrs Sandra Girling (Benattivo)
I would like to express my sincere thanks to the Officers and Committee of the Midland Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge my first club show. My very competent and Friendly stewards Jem Thomas and Richard Wright, were well organised to keep the day flowing so many thanks for their help. A special thank you to all the exhibitors who trusted me to evaluate their Border Terriers, accepting my decisions graciously.
I was very impressed by the standard of presentation particularly the quality of coats. I had some amazingly difficult decisions and in many classes placings were hotly contested, forcing me to ‘split hairs’ over placings. I appreciated that some quality exhibits did not win their classes despite some outstanding breed features. I looked for accurate movement and narrow body lines which were present in my primary winners. The youngsters were particularly noteworthy staying enthusiastic and keen right to the end of the show.
Limit - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Walsall & DKA Open Show
18th Nov 2017
Judge: Richard Gunn (Katanga)
Open /
Reserve
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
The Joint Border Terrier Clubs' Championship Show
6th May 2018
Judge: Mrs Melanie Lewis (Tonromel)
Thank you to the Officers and Committee of the Yorks. Lancs. and Cheshire BTC (the host Club for this year) for the invitation to officiate at the Joint BTCs Championship Show and to my two Stewards, Graham Richardson and Bridget Singh, for their invaluable help and assistance on the day. Thank you to the exhibitors for giving me a super entry for the breed of 187 exhibits (includes 10 NFC) making 201 entries, for the privilege of allowing me to judge your dogs and also for the sporting manner in which my decisions were accepted.
The standard in both sexes was pleasing and in some classes there were some strong contenders. There were some very nice youngsters which I thought looked most promising and feel sure will go on to have a bright future. Size of some of the exhibits was rather concerning, although from ringside they may have looked in proportion, hands on they were just far too big.
Front movement continues to be of concern but today there was also some poor rear movement. Heads and Mouths were on the whole good with just one or two with incorrect dentition or a missing tooth. Noticeably some exhibits were quite heavy in ear which detracts from the typical border look. Coats were variable, feet on the majority were good, being firmly padded. All males were entire and the temperaments displayed by the exhibits whilst going over them was good, although I was conscious of a few outside of the ring being rather vocal, especially when other dogs and their handlers passed by.
Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Placing Critique
not a small bitch, is quite rangy and with enough bone. Strong in head with good ears, mouth and expression. Good neck, shoulders and ribs, was well presented and handled to advantage. Moved soundly.
Border Union Agricultural Society
17th Jun 2018
Judge: Mrs Anne Gregory (Remony)
My thanks to the officers and committee of the Border Union Agricultural Society for inviting me to judge today. Thank you also to the exhibitors for giving me, by far, the biggest Terrier entry of the day. A big thank you to my two stewards, Nev and Liz Holmes-Leak, who kept things running smoothly and efficiently thus ensuring that we finished in time for my BOB to make the Group.
Coats were at varying stages, with some in their underclothes, and in some cases this was the deciding factor. Some exhibits were too fine in bone, particularly in the earlier classes. Some heads had ears set too high, some had deep stops with muzzles that were too short which gives a foreign expression. There were more than a few exhibits which would have benefited from having their feet tidied and nails cut. Soundness of movement in some dogs gave cause for concern. If a Border is to be fit for the function it was intended, it needs to be sound on the move. I found varying degrees of unsoundness in front movement from toeing in, crossing in front to paddling and out at the elbows. Hind movement in some exhibits was also less than desirable with hocks too close together when going away, cow hocks, lack of drive from hindquarters and, in some cases, lack of muscle tone. All of which would not allow a Border to be ‘capable of following a horse’ over rugged terrain. On a positive note, I did have some quality dogs to go over and was well pleased with my winners. I was also pleased to see my BOB shortlisted in the group.
Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Windsor
29th Jun 2018
Judge: Miss Sarah Dandy (Dandale)
I was pleased with the quality of both my dog and bitch line ups, all were worthy winners with several most promising youngsters in both puppy and junior classes. I do like to watch movement in profile not only does it give a good indication of conformation but also the ability to follow a horse efficiently, so essential to the fitness for purpose of this working breed. I noted a lack of angulation front and back in many which restricts reach and drive. Untidy feet with unclipped nails do somewhat spoil the overall picture when an exhibit is standing on the table and can be easily fixed. Temperaments were uniformly sound which is of great importance and I thought the dogs (and exhibitors) coped really well in the extremely hot temperatures today.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
East of England Agricultural Society
6th Jul 2018
Judge: Mr Bob Wright (Totherend)
Many thanks to the East of England Agricultural Society for the opportunity to judge my fist Championship Show and to the excellent stewards who nursed me through with efficiency and humour. I was humbled by the size of entry and the willingness of the exhibitors to travel the length and breadth of the country despite the intense heat from which we tried to protect the dogs as much as possible.
I was particularly impressed by the quality of the open classes which were peppered with exhibits worthy of a ticket but unfortunately they only gave me two. A large number of exhibits were up to size and only just spannable but thankfully many of them were also narrow. I found one kinked tail, several borderline mouths and many promising exhibits that disappointed in the width or movement of their fronts. There was also a dearth of muscle particularly on the upper thighs but there were plenty of loose thick pelts and harsh coats. I was delighted not only with my winners but many of those who came close but regretfully had to leave empty handed despite being worthy of more.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Beckenham Canine Association Open Show
7th Oct 2018
Judge: Mrs C E Sansom (Tarkaswell)
My thanks to the officers and committee of the Beckenham Canine Association for inviting me to judge at their open show and the exhibitors for their lovely quality entry. My steward Debbie Sims was very efficient and we were fortunate to have a lovely large ring which gave the dogs the opportunity to really move.
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Placing Critique
3yo grizzle bitch with a pleasing head, good expression and correct bite. Straight front with a good top line and tail set, she was presented in a full coat.
Wellingborough and DCS Open Show
13th Apr 2019
Judge: Mr R Brewster (Breckgreen / Stowthorney)
I would like to thank the committee of Wellingborough & District CS for inviting me to judge at their show also thanks to my steward for the day. I would also like to thank the exhibitors for entering under me with their beautiful dogs.
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Placing Critique
Grizzle & Tan 4-year-old bitch. Typical otter head with correct dentition. Dark eyes with keen expression. Good in front and rib. Moved well
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
20th Apr 2019
Judge: Mr Graham Richardson (Staynorwood)
I would like to thank the Officers and Committee for inviting me to judge their Open Show and also the sporting way in which the exhibitors accepted my decisions. Also thank you to my stewards Anna Duxbury and Bridget Singh for keeping the ring moving smoothly throughout the day. Most exhibits were shown in a fit condition although there were one or two that were a little over weight and nervous on the day.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Placing Critique
Typical otterhead with scissor bite.Neat ears set on well. Good reach of neck leading to well laid shoulders. Shown in harsh double coat ,thick loose pelt ,well angulated stifle , moved out well,
Dunstable & DCS Open Show
22nd Apr 2019
Judge: Mandy Holmes (Bimandi)
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Birmingham & District Gundog and Terrier Club Open Show
27th Apr 2019
Judge: Dogs Angela Read, Bitches Bridget Singh
Open - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
West of England Ladies' Kennel Society
28th Apr 2019
Judge: Mrs L A Crawley
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Joint Border Terrier Clubs' Championship Show
5th May 2019
Judge: Mrs Su Williams (Hollybridge)
I would like to thank The Border Terrier Club for the invitation & thank my 2 very capable Stewards Carolyn Richardson & Liz Barrett for their help on the day. I would also like to thank those exhibitors who entered under me and who accepted the placing's sportingly. I was pleased to have a number of high quality entries but the down side of that is, some good dogs went card less
Mouths are a bit of a worry as I noticed a few with a tooth or teeth out of line, small teeth and one even undershot. Movement on the whole was good especially in my winners. Coats & Pelts were good too,with just a few thin pelted dogs.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
National Dog Show
11th May 2019
Judge: Mrs Anne Heathcote (Saxheath)
I would like to thank the Society for giving me the opportunity to judge our breed for the first time at their 160th Anniversary show and for their hospitality. I was able to complete the judging in good time thanks to my two excellent Stewards Steph and Alan.
The quality of the entry was pleasing overall but one or two could have benefited from tidying , it is a show and you owe it to your dog to present them well , and I was unable to span a few . However , my main winners were for me the correct size and in some of the classes the decisions were very close.
Thank you for accepting my decisions so gracefully.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
The Southern Counties Canine Assocation
1st Jun 2019
Judge: Miss J Singh (Vandamere)
I was a delighted to receive the invitation to judge at this friendly and well run show The weather was glorious and there was a nice atmosphere around the ring.
I thoroughly enjoyed my day as I had some quality dogs to go over and this was reflected on the impressive results in the Group placings . I was thrilled to learn that the Best of Breed was awarded Terrier Group 1, my bitch CC winner was awarded Terrier Junior Group 2, the puppy gained Puppy Terrier Group 3 and the veteran was awarded Veteran Terrier Group 3. Is this a new record for group placings at one show for the breed?
The day was kept running smoothly by my two stewards Alan McKenzie and Sue Hann,
I was concerned about the number of exhibits with misplaced teeth. In total I found five exhibits each with a misplaced tooth, also two kinked tails and one exhibit with one testicle. Some exhibits were lacking in muscle tone and condition.
Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Placing Critique
She was shown in good coat with undercoat in evidence. Her head was a nice otter shape, good bite and pleasing expression. She moved well both ways, although the heat was affecting her she did enough to win the class.
The East Anglia Border Terrier Club Open Show
17th Nov 2019
Judge: Mrs Jenny Miller (Feorlig)
I must thank the officers and committee for allowing me to judge their Club Open show which was a great honour and which I really enjoyed. The hospitality and the friendly atmosphere made for a nice show and the quality of the dogs was exceptional. I must thank the Club for the lovely gift and Jan Hollingsbee for the flowers which are still alive and looking good. I must also thank my steward Julie Green who gave up her entry to steward for me.
Limit - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Otterwood Domina Candesco JW
Placing Critique
Really liked this nice 5 year old bitch of correct size and length with strength and substance to her body. Slightly stronger made being that more mature than my winner. Very attractive otter shaped head well furnished, high set hung ears well used, sweet expression from kind dark eyes, slight stop, short strong muzzle good dentition. Correct head carriage on strong moderate neck into well laid-back shoulders, a firm level top line to well held tail little reluctant to be used on the move. Having a good span and thick skin. Correctly angulated front and rear, well ribbed body with a lovely presented dense coat of good harsh texture with undercoat. Well boned straight forelegs with round padded feet, strong muscular quarters with short hocks. Very sound active mover with forward reach and strong drive.
