Show Type: Championship
Venue: THE VICTORIA HALL, SELKIRK, TD7 4LN
Judge: Miss T James (Blackmine)
Entries: 152 dogs making 165 entries (includes 6 NFC)
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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.
Best In Show: CH Tarkaswell Double Agent JW ShCM
Reserve Best In Show: CH Lairehope Lord of the Glen At Tweedburn
Best Opposite Sex: CH Lairehope Lord of the Glen At Tweedburn
DCC: CH Lairehope Lord of the Glen At Tweedburn
RDCC: Remony Merry Gentleman
Best Puppy - Dog: Stineval Basil Of Cromlechs
BCC: CH Tarkaswell Double Agent JW ShCM
RBCC: CH / Ir CH Ploughdown Placida
Best Puppy - Bitch: Achnagairn Prim N'proper
Best Puppy: Achnagairn Prim N'proper
Best Veteran: CH Iacheslei Torus JW
Entries: 17 Absentees: 2
1st - CH Iacheslei Torus JW (Miss A Harrison)
Pleasing head, good mouth, straight front, level topline and correct tailset. Wearing a harsh pin wire coat. Well presented and not looking his age. Moved with purpose. BV.
2nd - CH Irton Up Helly Aa (Mr D & Mrs A Fryer)
Masculine head with broad muzzle. Up to size but well balanced. Would like to see him with a bit more coat. Moved with drive. Preferred front of 1
3rd - Highfell Orient (Mr L Jackson & Miss I M Dugdale)
Res - Foxcraig Jester (Mr G R Sugars)
VHC - Minx's Diamond (Mrs M Anderson)
Entries: 0 Absentees: 0
Entries: 5 Absentees: 2
Difficult class.
1st - Glenbucket Highland Lad (Mrs N Anderson)
Pleasing head and dark eye. Straight narrow front. Easily spanned and in good coat. A bit long in loin which spoilt his overall balance. Moved true.
2nd - Foxfactor Crime of Passion (Mrs K Stockley)
lovely body lines, straight front, narrow throughout, moved true. Would prefer a stronger head.
3rd - Kenquince Guess Who (Mr K & Mrs E Wallwork)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 4
1st - Stineval Basil Of Cromlechs (Miss K Hamilton)
Lovely straight front, good bone, excellent feet, nice bend of stifle. Best mover in the class. BPD.
2nd - Kirkbyvalley Silent Storm (Mr L & Miss I M Jackson & Dugdale)
racy and narrow throughout, easily spanned, ribs carried well back. Good double coat.
3rd - Stineval Pontiac (Mr C Dixon)
Res - Tyneaster Dark Agent (Mrs S F Gill)
Entries: 9 Absentees: 3
Another difficult class
1st - Irton Mountain Dew (Mr D & Mrs A Fryer)
not a showy dog but a lot to like once you get your hands on him. Lovely masculine head, straight front, ribs carried well back. I would prefer a better tailset. Thick loose pelt and double coat. Moved very well.
2nd - Carrock Carnegie (Ms J Fawcett)
heavier set dog but still with a racy outline, well presented. Made the most of himself.
3rd - Markington Apollo (Mrs M Houseman)
Res - Alcumlow Parsley (Mr P, Mrs B & Miss R Barber)
VHC - Bordurrock Rainbow Rising (Mr D & Mrs E Gillies)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 3
1st - Bandicoot Jimmy Choo At Northborders (Miss J North)
masculine head, good bone, neat feet, good length of rib, good topline. Good pin wire coat. Moved true and with drive. Not as racy as my other winners.
2nd - Stineval Napoleon JW (Mr & Mrs A G Horner)
smaller and lighter built than 1. Straight front, narrow throughout. Good rear angulation. Coat and movement let him down on the day.
3rd - Markington Apollo (Mrs M Houseman)
Res - Keebank Charlie's Diamond (Mrs L Keeffe)
Entries: 1 Absentees: 0
1st - Markington Apollo (Mrs M Houseman)
Lovely masculine head with pleasing expression. Straight front. Moved well.
Entries: 5 Absentees: 2
1st - Howthwaite Dreams (Mr R J & Mrs E A Barrett)
Best mover in the class. Pleasing head. Good front, nice length of rib. Good bend of stifle. Topline let him down.
2nd - Stineval Pontiac (Mr C Dixon)
smaller type. Nice head and expression. In good coat. Not shown to advantage.
3rd - Foxfactor Crime of Passion (Mrs K Stockley)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 4
1st - Otterwood Caius JW ShCM (Mr M J & Mrs J M Hollingsbee)
Won this class with ease. Nice size, Racy outline, Good bone, easily spanned, ribbed well back, nice bend of stifle. Level topline and correct tailset. Moved true but lack enthusiasm on the day.
2nd - Flutorum Artful Dodger (Mr E Castel)
Good head and expression, straight front, not in the best of coats.
3rd - Kalebank Harvester (Mrs S Portsmouth)
Res - Ollivander Benjamin of Cringletie (Mrs R E A Fowler)
Entries: 1 Absentees: 0
1st - Lairehope Topaz Design (Mr P & Mrs K Lothian)
Lovely masculine head. Straight front but could be narrower. Level topline and good tailset. Thick loose pelt and excellent double coat. Not quite the racy outline I was looking for.
Entries: 6 Absentees: 2
1st - Howthwaite Grainsgill (Mr R J & Mrs E A Barrett)
Nice size, racy and balanced. Good head, nice reach of neck. Ribs carried well back, good bend of stifle, level topline but a bit proud of his tail. Moved well.
2nd - Cobstoneway Ocean Sunrise (Mrs G Stevens)
well up to size but balanced. Good bone, Strong head. Well angulated front and back. Moved true.
3rd - Otterwood Cyrus JW ShCM (Mr M J & Mrs J M Hollingsbee)
Res - Thorneyburn Peace Pipe at Wreighaugh (Mr M & Mrs A J Carr)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 2
1st - Glenbucket Diamond Geezer (Mrs N Anderson)
Good size, balanced outline. Good head with broad muzzle. Nice expression. Straight front, narrow throughout, good length of rib. Level topline but tailset could be better. Moved very well.
2nd - Grettacs the Wizard ShCM (Mr B & Mrs L P Inness)
Smart dog of smaller proportions. Moved true. Shown to advantage. Preferred the head and size of 1.
3rd - Raleniro Second Time Around (Mr M J & Mrs D A Lorraine & Miss P Thomas)
Res - Ravenside Rumours About Caldewgate (Mr A E Burke)
VHC - Lairehope Viking Spark (Mr P & Mrs K Lothian)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 3
1st - CH Lairehope Lord of the Glen At Tweedburn (Mrs C Archibald)
this dog stood out on the day. First impressions was that this dog looked heavy but on closer examination this was not so. Lovely head -broad skull with strong muzzle, dark keen expression, good mouth. Well placed shoulders. Straight front, narrow rib, good bone but not heavy, and neat feet. Level topline and correct tailset with lovely carrot tail. Excellent thick pelt and double coat. Moved straight and true with good drive. CC & RBIS.
2nd - Remony Merry Gentleman (Mrs. H Allison)
Racier than 1. Not a small dog but well balanced. Masculine head. Lovely straight narrow front. Good front and rear angulation. Easily spanned. Level topline, carrot tail . Showed and moved very well. A little more trimming would give a better finish to his outline. Res.CC.
3rd - Akenside Cumin (Mrs L Gosling)
Res - Wadesleia Mr Herriot (Mrs H A & Mr A Fletcher)
Entries: 9 Absentees: 2
1st - Foxfactor Fancy Free (Mrs K Stockley)
nice size, pretty head and expression. Straight front, narrow ribs carried well back. Lovely neat feet. Excellent double coat and loose pelt. Showed well for a baby. Needs to settle on the move.
2nd - Akenside Electra (Mrs L Gosling)
gorgeous head, strong short muzzle. Nicely balanced and moved very well. Would like to see her carrying a bit less weight then she will trouble the best.
3rd - Mcbrock Chantilly Chateau (Mr A Hurst)
Res - Otterpaws Firebird (Miss A M Dixon)
VHC - Little Miss Sunset (Miss Conway)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 0
1st - Achnagairn Prim N'proper (Mrs A Fraser)
Good head with broad muzzle and sweet expression. Straight front, neat feet, nice length of rib. Narrow and easily spanned. Correct topline and tailset. Low set hocks. Lovely carrot tail. Moved true and showed well. BPB & BPIS.
2nd - Cobstoneway Love Song (Mrs G Stevens)
similar remarks to 1. In hard condition but would prefer her a bit narrower.
3rd - Otterwood Domina Candesco (Mr M J & Mrs J M Hollingsbee)
Res - Picer Flora Mcivor (Mr G & Mrs S Pickering)
VHC - Little Miss Sunset (Miss Conway)
Entries: 9 Absentees: 2
1st - Lynsett Bold Spirit (Mrs L McFarlane)
my notes say small but beautifully balanced. Lovely strong but feminine head and sweet expression. Well placed shoulders. Good bone and neat feet. Level topline, nice bend of stifle. Moved with purpose. So much to like about this bitch but her size stopped her going further on the day
2nd - Howthwaite Gold Dust (Mr R J & Mrs E A Barrett)
racy and of a good size. A lot to like with similar qualities to 1. I thought she was going to be my winner but not as good in head and tailset as 1.
3rd - Irton Scotch Mist (Mr D & Mrs A Fryer)
Res - Ianteg Red Rubi (Miss S Ritchie)
VHC - Stowthorney Miss Chief By Northborders (Miss J North)
Entries: 5 Absentees: 1
1st - Ploughdown Persephone (Miss C Spencer)
mature upstand bitch. Best of heads. Straight front. Good bone and feet. Thick double coat and loose pelt. Showed and moved well. Could be a bit narrower throughout.
2nd - Brumberhill Miss Dior (Mrs N E Ellis)
Smaller type. Lovely head and expression. Good front and easily spanned. A little short on the leg which spoilt her overall balance. Shown in good coat.
3rd - Caznray Just A Mystery From Thornheswin (Mr J C Dixon)
Res - Keebank Charlie's Cracker (Mrs L Keeffe)
Entries: 3 Absentees: 1
1st - Achnagairn Red Card (Mrs A Fraser)
strong but feminine head. Straight front and neat feet. Lovely carrot tail. Would prefer her a bit narrower. Shown in excellent double coat.
2nd - Keebank Withy Song (Mrs L Rostron)
lovely bodylines, straight front, narrow throughout. Not the head of 1.
Entries: 2 Absentees: 0
1st - Foxfactor Fancy Free (Mrs K Stockley)
2nd - Otterpaws Firebird (Miss A M Dixon)
Finer type, racy, narrow throughout, good lay of rib and easily spanned.
Entries: 6 Absentees: 0
1st - Lynsett Bold Spirit (Mrs L McFarlane)
2nd - Brumberhill Miss Dior (Mrs N E Ellis)
3rd - Ianteg Red Rubi (Miss S Ritchie)
Res - Tarkaswell Doctor's Orders JW (Mrs C E Sansom)
VHC - Raleniro New Rose (Mr M J & Mrs D A Lorraine)
Entries: 16 Absentees: 9
1st - Comberdown Stitch (Mr I & Mrs A Higham)
stood out in this class, nice size. Pleasing head with a keen expression. Good bone. Level topline and correct tailset. Easily spanned. In good coat. Showed well. Moved true but lacked the length of stride when it came to top honours.
2nd - Ianteg Aurelia (Miss S Richie)
lovely headed bitch with a short strong muzzle. Good front and rear angulation. Not as easy to span as 1. Moved well.
3rd - Beaconpike Stargazer At Bordurrock (Mr D & Mrs E Gillies)
Res - Raleniro Lady Esquire ShCM (Miss P Thomas)
VHC - Carrickfarm Mara (Mrs V M Armstrong)
Entries: 3 Absentees: 1
2 nice bitches of similar size.
1st - Jamespaw Cockle Shell Bay by Chorbeck (Mrs H Haughton)
good head with broad skull and short strong muzzle. Good bone, neat feet, good upperarm angulation, easily spanned, ribbed well back. Moved very well with good drive from behind. Would prefer her a size bigger.
2nd - Otterbobs Xolana (Mr J R & Mrs H Gilpin)
pleasing head, good rib, level topline and correct tailset. Good bend of stifle. Coat passed its best and would like to see her carrying a little less weight. Moved well.
Entries: 9 Absentees: 2
1st - Picer Aimee Vilbert JW (Mr G & Mrs S Pickering)
pleasing head with strong muzzle, good bone and neat feet. good length of rib, level topline, nice bend of stifle. Moved true with good drive from behind.
2nd - Beaconpike Night Sky At Brackenfell (Mr C Hall & Miss L Ellis)
smaller type, Lovely headed bitch with sweet expression. Good angulation front and rear. Would prefer a stronger topline. Moved with drive.
3rd - Remony Frosted Ivy JW (Mrs A Gregory)
Res - Mcbrock Miss Amelia (Mr & Mrs J R Mann)
VHC - Achnagairn Wild Card (Mrs A Fraser)
Entries: 13 Absentees: 3
Lovely class.
1st - CH Tarkaswell Double Agent JW ShCM (Mrs C E Samsom)
Racy, showy, lovely size and not overdone. Strong but feminine head with a short broad muzzle, dark eye with sweet expression. Good reach of neck into well placed shoulders. Straight narrow front. Ribbed well back and easily spanned. Lovely level topline flowing into a correct tailset and carroty tail. Shown in hard condition and a pin wire coat. Moved true and with good length of stride. Never stopped showing and didn’t put a foot wrong. CC & BIS.
2nd - CH / Ir CH Ploughdown Placida (Mr & Mrs E Armstrong)
another classy girl. Shown in tiptop condition. Neat straight front. Good bone and feet. Lovely lay of shoulder. Nice length of rib. Level topline. Good rear angulation which she used to well on the move. Shown and handled well. Preferred the head and racier outline of 1. Res.CC
3rd - CH Merumhor Solstice Belle JW ShCM (Mr C J & Mrs J H Martin)
Res - Howthwaite in Vogue (Mr R J & Mrs E A Barrett)
VHC - Foxcraig Touch Of Magic For Dexlin (Mr B & Mrs L P Inness)
Entries: 1 Absentees: 1