Show Type: Championship
Venue: The New Bingley Hall, County Showground, Stafford ST18 0BD
Judge: Miss Michelle Barnett (Brockfox)
Entries: 136 making 158
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.
Best Of Breed: Wagtail Lass Via Ycart
DCC: Tojamatt Warlord
RDCC: Ycart Earth Stopper
Best Puppy - Dog: Ridgebow Tracker
RBCC: CH / Am CH Sulan Easy Does It
Best Puppy - Bitch: Cobstoneway Love Song
Best Puppy: Cobstoneway Love Song
Entries: 3 Absentees: 1
Two very nice pups
1st - Ridgebow Tracker (Mr N & Mrs A Duxbury)
Lovely headed 8mth old excellent expression dark eye and well off for bone,In super dense harsh double jacket & thick pelt. He presented a very smart picture on the move ,going soundly fore and aft and was handled to advantage BPD
2nd - Orangebox Dark Energy (Mr M & Mrs T Anscombe)
B & T another nice pup with a good head who appealed for his lovely narrow lines and excelled in jacket and pelt also handled to advantage at only just 6mths although sound he just lacked the steady tracking of 1st but to be expected at the start of what i expect will be a promising show career
Entries: 2 Absentees: 0
1st - Breckgreen Rock Or Bust (Mr B Sentance)
Liked this Good headed G & T 10mth old pup for his overall balance Correct in rib and narrow body with good length to height ratio. Excellent lay of shoulder racy hindquarters & accurate steady movement coming and going.
2nd - Dandyhow Galloping Gourmet (Mrs K Irving)
Very typy this 11mth old pup appealed for his head and expression good bone and excellent feet Good top line and tail set he was in a real good tweedy jacket with super pelt but just going thru that gawky stage “ all legs and wings” Very full of himself not that that’s a criticism but he appeared on the day very distracted, subsequently not co operating and giving his handler a difficult time both standing and on the move
Entries: 5 Absentees: 0
1st - Stowthorney Mr Tickle (Mr R Brewster & Ms J Green)
Quality 14 mth old G & T sadly short of coat but could not be matched in the class overall for weight, span movement. Good Head, dark eye and good strong bite He is narrow throughout with a good reach of neck and well laid shoulders Good hindquarters, which he used well on the move. In good jacket will trouble the best
2nd - Kersfell Cool River (Mrs M Sneddon)
This 17mth old G & T boy appealed for type super head size and span shown in excellent pelt and jacket which he scored highly over 1st but was very wayward on the move for his handler not the steady movement of 1st
3rd - Baywillow Blueprint (Mrs G Hyslop & Mrs M Reeves)
Res - Carrock Carnegie (Ms J Fawcett)
VHC - Alcumlow Parsley (Mr P, Mrs B & Miss R Barber)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 1
1st - Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi (Mrs M J Holmes)
Liked this youngster very much. Good ottery head keen expression ,correct scissor bite and lovely dark ear on this very typy G & T so well balanced throughout who was shown in super tweedy jacket, excellent pelt and thick carroty tail which was well set and carried. Correct for size weight and spans with ease A sound accurate mover with a promising future predicted
2nd - Raleniro Second Time Around (Mr M J & Mrs D A Lorraine & Miss P Thomas)
Good headed rich G & T male with strong jaw and scissor bite .Good overall balance, straight front ,thick pelt & harsh jacket. Showing and moving well but picking heavy on the day.
3rd - Ridgebow Rifleman JW (Mr N & Mrs A Duxbury)
Res - Gameway Mcvitie JW (Mrs P Clark)
VHC - Kersfell Cool River (Mrs M Sneddon)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 2
1st - Otterwood Caius JW ShCM (Mr M J & Mrs J M Hollingsbee)
Well balanced B&T Good head & expression with correct lay of shoulder narrow throughout body and good rib. Correct for weight and span and presented in full double harsh coat with a loose pelt. Well handled he moved soundly from racy quarters
2nd - Glebeheath Smash N'grab (Mrs L.M.I & Mr A.M. Jordan-Smith)
This moderate G & T male secured his placing for overall balance and correct for weight and span he was shown in excellent jacket and although he moved well he lacked drive from the rear
3rd - Breckgreen Soldier Blue (Mrs. J. Green)
Res - Bramblesgate Razzle Dazzle (Mr S C & Mrs A J Massen)
VHC - Earthtaw Dexter (Mr M Gibbings & Miss J Haydon)
Entries: 11 Absentees: 1
Dog Strong class
1st - Tojamatt Warlord (Mr & Mrs D Matthews)
I just loved this quality male who is full of breed type . He has a super ottery head with large strong scissor bite, powerful under jaw and dark eye giving him a keen expression. Correct for size and weight he comes to hand so well he simply folds into your hand, He has a clean outline lovely flow of neck into well laid back shoulders, straight front, correct rib and bone, correct top line, tail and tail set, Harsh tight jacket and thick pelt .Shown in super fit condition so well muscled with correct catlike well padded feet good free moving dog having super reach and drive and on his toes at all times, he could not be overlooked on the day. Thrilled to have awarded him his 2nd CC. I’m sure his crown is not far off i wish him well for the future
2nd - Grettacs the Wizard ShCM (Mr B & Mrs L P Inness)
Loved this balanced rich red who appealed greatly for breed type, He has the best of ottery heads and strong jaw ,excelled in ear and ear set with lovely dark eye, straight front, short tail well carried well muscled quarters and lovely racy rear hindquarters, Although sound on the day not the verve of 1st and sadly didnt give of his best in the challenge for RCC
3rd - Crazy Train Pilgrim to Chatmoss JW ShCM (Mr & Mrs D J & P M Lockley)
Res - Kgills King Of Swing At Awbrooksky (Mr & Miss Goddard)
VHC - Keycharm Phantom by Ridgebow JW (Mr N Duxbury)
Entries: 17 Absentees: 3
Dog Lovely class with quantity & quality a plenty
1st - Ycart Earth Stopper (Mr K K & Mrs T J Fraser & Butler)
This B & T male has breed type in abundance .Appealed greatly for his true otter head and keen expression neat ears. with good strong teeth and punishing jaw. Loved his type, He has a good reach of neck, straight front narrow throughout the body correct rib, bone and well padded feet finished off with super carroty tail. So well muscled and shown in good jacket harsh topcoat with a good thick pelt he spans with ease coming to hand well another who just folds into your hand. He moved true and sound both ways, pressing the CC winner hard DRCC
2nd - CH Badgerbeck Uncle Fester (Miss L M Jenkins)
Such a handsome and worthy Champion who for me held great breed type appeal. All male he has a super otter like head, He presents a beautiful balanced picture shown in harsh jacket and thick pelt. Correct for size ,span and sound moving but unfortunately on the day lacked the animation and stride of 1st
3rd - CH Brackenfell Bok To Bach JW (Mr C Hall & Miss L Ellis)
Res - Stowthorney Swinging Sam (Mr R Brewster & Ms J Green)
VHC - Clipstone Starshine (Miss E & Mrs J Jackson)
Entries: 12 Absentees: 4
1st - Holdenelms Lady Alice Via Ycart (Mr K K & Mrs T J Fraser & Butler)
What a little cracker this 6mth old Blue & Tan bitch was, Pretty otter head and the best of scissor bites with a wicked expression. Super narrow body straight front and neat feet she scored in jacket and pelt Loved her for her outgoing temperament she sailed around the ring showing like a seasoned pro. Not surprised to read after judging that shes related to the BCC winner she has inherited the same wonderful attitude. Shall watch her career with interest
2nd - Bimandi's Bananarama (Mrs M J Holmes)
another good quality 7mth old pup typical otter shaped head she has a lovely front good lay of shoulder,shown in harsh coat & thick pelt,moved well but not with the fluidity and style of 1st
3rd - Abisu Jennywren (Miss S M Moseley)
Res - Badgerbeck The Masher (Miss L M Jenkins)
VHC - Diggsad Dizzy Dizzy Dora (Mr P & Mrs A Taylor)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 1
1st - Cobstoneway Love Song (Mrs G Stevens)
Loved this 11mth old pretty pup who appealed greatly for type super temperament she showed her socks off for her handler. Lovely head eye and expression, Dark neat ear and excellent scissor bite Pleased in neck ,shoulder Straight front and good hindquarters. She had correct small catlike feet shown in full tweedy jacket & thick loose pelt, Sound mover moving out with drive and style. Delighted to award her BPIB, One to watch out for the future.
2nd - Fehmarn River Ranger (Mrs J Morton Shaw)
Another pretty otter headed G & T pup with correct bite and lovely expression and dark eye very raw but appealed for type and balance .Shown in full coat her jacket was harsh and dense with thick pelt looked good standing and sound on the move
3rd - Brankell Double Denim (Mr P Brannan & Miss M Kelly)
Res - Otterwood Domina Candesco (Mr M J & Mrs J M Hollingsbee)
VHC - Breckgreen Song Sung Blue (Mr R Brewster & Ms J Green)
Entries: 12 Absentees: 1
Nice class
1st - Blewecourt Carpe Horam (Mr M & Mrs T Morgan)
Really liked this lovely 15mth old bitch,good otter head and typical expression, good front, excellent body lines and overall proportions Good angulated rear quarters, correct feet She was shown in beautiful jacket of correct texture and very well presented, moved out well in front and driving well from her rear. Another with a promising future predicted
2nd - Byrewick Valentine (Mr R Brewster & Ms J Green)
Feminine headed B & T narrow throughout the body with good lay back of shoulders correct topline and tail set, shown in good coat she moved out well but lacked the vibrancy of 1st
3rd - Ianteg Red Rubi (Miss S Ritchie)
Res - Badgerbeck Fair Trade (Miss S L Hillman)
VHC - La Senza (Mrs M Medhurst)
Entries: 12 Absentees: 1
Good class
1st - CH Tythrop Touchstone (Mrs J Lee)
Super young G & T lovely headed bitch who i was not surprised to read after judging had already made her mark in the breed, lovely outline, with good shoulders, and reach of neck ribs well laid back, narrow front, straight legs with neat feet, She was beautifully presented in good coat and pelt, moved and showed well.
2nd - Fehmarn Moelwynbach (Mrs J Morton Shaw)
Lovely type with pleasing outline, loved her very typical otter head and excellent expression Correct straight front well ribbed back and racy hindquarters with good angulation .She was in super jacket and condition moving out steadily around the ring. Unlucky to meet 1st in such good form.
3rd - Byrewick Valentine (Mr R Brewster & Ms J Green)
Res - Ploughdown Persephone (Miss C Spencer)
VHC - Rhozzum Gwenno (Mrs M Sharp)
Entries: 11 Absentees: 1
Another good class
1st - Sulan Strictly Blues Dancin' (Mrs S J Baxter)
B & T with a lovely feminine head and good expression correct scissor bite, Came to hand well easy span and narrow throughout the body with super racy outline where she scored over 2nd, liked her neck ,body proportions and rear with good tail well set on, she was in quality coat and condition with thick pelt, Strode out well in the ring she really covers the ground both standing and on the move.
2nd - Tarkaswell Doctor's Orders JW (Mrs C E Sansom)
Another quality balanced typey G & T bitch of correct size with lots to like, good feminine head dark eye and small dark ear. Shes a lovely moderate bitch, with a lovely straight front and racy quarters who was very well presented and in super coat She stylish on the move and was very well handled
3rd - Borderella Sweet Pea (Mrs P South)
Res - Otterbobs Xolana (Mr J R & Mrs H Gilpin)
VHC - Alcumlow Miss Teeq (Mr P, Mrs B & Miss R Barber)
Entries: 16 Absentees: 5
Quality class
1st - Tythrop Turn Back Time (Mrs J L Lee)
Beautiful quality super coloured B & T and like her kennel mate held great appeal I Loved her lovely otter head and keen expression. Well balanced throughout with straight narrow front and nice reach of neck into good shoulders well ribbed back with excellent top line and short carroty tail well set. Super neat feet Coming to hand well she was easily spanned and her correct harsh jacket covered a thick pelt. Sound she moved out accurately from her well muscled quarters Another destined for the upper house She pressed hard in the challenge
2nd - Lutudarum Kristallkrona (Mr R & Mrs C Lambeth)
Another beautiful bitch with a cracking head and expression ,and correct bite, Lovely outline standing and moving A rich G& T Shown in harsh jacket She was in good hard condition on the move she went well fore and aft with ground covering movement. One to watch out for
3rd - Miss Scarlett Rose At Rockbyrne (Miss J B King)
Res - Maryvics Quintessence (Miss A Bekker)
VHC - Taylortay Heather (Mrs A Taylor)
Entries: 19 Absentees: 3
Excellent class brimming with quantity & quality
1st - Wagtail Lass Via Ycart (Mr K K Fraser & Mrs T J Butler)
Well I can only say that I am so pleased that this bitch was brought under me today and i had the pleasure of not only judging her for the first time but the privilege of awarding her , her most worthy crowning CC .They say that once in a while a dog comes under you that you covert and she truly filled that emotion in me. I adored her and wouldn’t need to change anything on her but transfer her ownership. I just loved this girl’s overall proportions. Fitting the first line of the breed standard with ease “Essentially a working terrier” she epitomises all that is Border for me “ From her superb otter head, throughout her correct bodylines to the tip of her thick carroty tail” -and if you ever need to check for the eye you should be breeding for this quality girl has it, Her eye and expression is to die for varminty with a capital “V” and dark, dark, eyes. She is so well balanced filling your eye from all angles with so many good qualities, Soundly constructed with everything in proportion to give a well balanced picture standing and on the move .She comes to hand beautifully spanning with ease. Moderate neck set into well-laid shoulders narrow throughout with correct shape and length of rib, firm top line, which she held on the move. The best of cat feet small and well padded Her jacket was harsh and dense with the thickest of pelts ,water would simply bead on top of it. She was in excellent muscle tone so fit, and presented and handled to perfection, a real credit to her owners. At 8 years old she was the best mover of the day and showed the youngsters how it was done. Striding out powering around the ring with excellent reach and drive, covering the ground effortlessly i could have watched her all day and built as she is she could have gone all day too. In a strong line up of bitches I could do nothing else but award her the BCC . She stole the show today not only for me but going by the ringside applause for many others. In the final watching her taking full advantage of the ring her ground covering gait coupled with her “joie de vivre” pipped her BOB over the DCC winner.
2nd - CH / Am CH Sulan Easy Does It (Mrs S J Baxter)
Simply a gorgeous G & T who i instantly liked when she entered the ring and did not disappoint on going over her, Loved her beautiful feminine ottery head lovely dark eye she has a super expression and correct scissor bite Spot on for size, weight and span Good reach of neck and well laid shoulders ,Straight narrow front ,correct rib and racy well muscled hindquarters, Short thick tail and tailset bang on Loved her small well padded neat feet She presented a nice outline when standing, all in all being perfectly proportioned when viewed from any angle. She was In super coat and firm fit condition and put down to the minute in presentation Very well handled .A stylish mover she moved around the ring with purpose and drive securing the BRCC
3rd - CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW (Mr P Brannan & Miss M Kelly)
Res - Tarkaswell Double Agent JW ShCM (Mrs C E Samsom)
VHC - NORDUCH/DKCH/NOUCH/SEUCH Clipstone Sail Away (Mrs A Nilsson)