Show Type: Breed
Venue: The Community Centre, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon SN3 4JY
Judge: Mr Colin Girling (Benattivo)
Entries: 104 dogs (including 15 NFC) making 120 entries
Website: www.southernborderterrierclub.co.uk/...
Many thanks to the Committee for the invitation to judge this prestigious event and there support on the day. Thanks also to my Stewards Rachel Larner & David Hunt who helped manage the ring so efficiently and effectively without drama or fuss. Thanks also to Show Manager Jane Roberts and Andrew Mooney for ring stewarding and announcing.
I really enjoyed my day in the spotlight and thank all of the exhibitors who worked so hard to present their dogs and accepted my decisions so gracefully. I was happy with all of my class winners and hopefully people could see my interpretation of the standard on display in the dogs and bitches I selected. There were some really tough decisions and some very close calls for top 3 placings in some classes. I was delighted with my BoB, Reserve and Best puppy. There were many youngsters and older dogs and bitches that were a delight to go over, which gives me great encouragement.
Best In Show: Glebeheath Maiden Name At Oakyard
Reserve Best In Show: Onthill Aramis
Best Opposite Sex: Onthill Aramis
Best Dog: Onthill Aramis
Reserve Best Dog: Cobstoneway Lazy River
Best Puppy - Dog: Orangebox Dark Energy
Best Bitch: Glebeheath Maiden Name At Oakyard
Reserve Best Bitch: Borderxpress Miss Potter
Best Puppy - Bitch: Glebeheath Giggle
Best Puppy: Glebeheath Giggle
Reserve Best Puppy: Orangebox Dark Energy
Best Veteran - Dog: Borderella Day Tripper JW ShCM
Best Veteran - Bitch: Badgerbeck Tree Pipit At Tilmoray JW ShCM
Best Veteran: Borderella Day Tripper JW ShCM
Oldest Veteran: Borderella Elsa
Entries: 6 Absentees: 2
1st - Nantcoch Iolo (Mrs J M Phillips)
Six month old puppy shown in super thick coat and excellent condition for his age, loved his dark eye and neat ear. Moved out well both coming and going.
2nd - Hawcoat Mr Fixit (Mrs E J & Miss R C Larner)
Slightly narrower than first with good reach of neck up to size for his age.
3rd - Tufterslodge Tea For Two (Ms J M Woollacott)
Res - Chatmoss Bullet Tooth Tony (Miss J Hughes)
Entries: 4 Absentees: 0
1st - Orangebox Dark Energy (Mr M & Mrs T Anscombe)
Eleven month old blue and tan with strong head and appealing expression, masculine with strong muzzle, narrow through with good rear angulation. His maturity allowed him to go on to take BPD , narrowly beaten by a real quality bitch for top puppy honours.
2nd - Foxfactor Crime of Passion (Mrs K Stockley)
Lot to like about this 11 month old but different type to 1, narrow with good length of rib and loin with well set on tail.
3rd - Cymro Jack of Rhozzum (Mrs M Sharp)
Res - Thinking Boy (Mrs V Markham)
Entries: 1 Absentees: 0
1st - Dandyhow Galloping Gourmet (Mrs K Irving)
14 month old grizzle with super head, narrow through with good rib and loin, jacket harsh and turned out to perfection. Would have considered for more had he co-operated and moved out as well as I am sure he can.
Entries: 4 Absentees: 1
1st - Foxfactor Crime of Passion (Mrs K Stockley)
See above
2nd - Onthill Pathfinder (Mrs A J Osler & Mrs J E Nadian)
A handy sized smaller dog with appealing head who was easily spanned, coat just coming through.
3rd - Thinking Boy (Mrs V Markham)
Entries: 3 Absentees: 0
1st - Foxfactor Crime of Passion (Mrs K Stockley)
See above
2nd - Cymro Jack of Rhozzum (Mrs M Sharp)
Narrow traditional type, lighter than winner.
3rd - Onthill Pathfinder (Mrs A J Osler & Mrs J E Nadian)
Entries: 2 Absentees: 0
Although only two in this class they were both of real quality which gave me a hard choice to make.
1st - Onthill Aramis (Mr R & Mrs A Ramus)
Blue and Tan 21 months old, strong otter like head with good dentition, dark eye. Strong loin and muscle tone. Harsh double jacket and super thick pelt. Not yet two years old, he’s one that has a bright future and I was pleased to award him RBIS.
2nd - Baywillow Blueprint (Mrs G Hyslop & Mrs M Reeves)
Another quality Blue and Tan dog with many qualities equal to 1 just preferred shoulder on winner.
Entries: 6 Absentees: 1
1st - Bristoc Rock The Boat at Bluebabel (Mr K P & Mrs N B Yates)
Very masculine Head and expression, good for type neat v shaped ear held close to the check. Good coat and condition and moved well front and rear. Needed a bit more drive to be considered for top honours today.
2nd - Clipstone Starshine (Miss E & Mrs J Jackson)
A real close call in this class, this dog has many excellent features including coat, condition and the tightest of feet, just pipped on front movement.
3rd - Badgerbeck Prototype (Miss S L Hillman)
Res - Renaissance Rhododendron (Miss L E Westland)
VHC - Foxfactor Scotts Briar (Mr G Horton & Ms G E Green)
Entries: 6 Absentees: 1
1st - Cobstoneway Lazy River (Mesdames R & J Squibbs & Barker)
Strong head and jaw, neat dark ears with good lay of shoulder and rear angulation. Coat just coming through.
2nd - Onthill Fernando (Mr R & Mrs A M Ramus)
Lovely head and expression with dark eye, shown in full coat today that hid his true quality. Tail was excellent and beneath his jacket he was in top condition.
3rd - Foxpaw Brilliant Disguise (Mr P & Mrs H Fulker)
Res - Cobstoneway Ocean Sunrise (Mrs G Stevens)
VHC - Akenside Drummer (Mrs N Thorpe)
Entries: 5 Absentees: 1
1st - Borderella Day Tripper JW ShCM (Mrs P South)
This seven year old remains in good condition and well turned out and moving well today covering the ground effortlessly. Lovely otter like head, going on to win BVIS
2nd - Tufterslodge Walnut At Orangebox ShCM (Mr M & Mrs T Anscombe)
Handy size dog with coat just coming in just preferred head on 1
3rd - Blewe of Hullavington ShCM (Parry, Miss T.)
Res - Mingrovia Flintstone Chief At Rubyfin (Mrs S J Channer)
Entries: 1 Absentees: 0
1st - Foxfactor Scotts Briar (Mr G Horton & Ms G E Green)
A strong four year old male with appealing head, short set but strong loin, his coat was just going over, which held him back in his Limit Dog class.
Entries: 10 Absentees: 3
Excellent class with some promising young bitches that could easily change places on another day.
1st - Glebeheath Giggle (Mrs J Guvercin)
Moved with drive and youthful enthusiasm to take the class and then on to win Best Puppy in Show. Appealing feminine head with super dark eye and neat ears, shown in thick double jacket and underneath I found good substance and condition. Proportions were just right for her age and had neat feet and super carrot like tail well placed.
2nd - Nantcoch Mathilde (Mrs J M Phillips)
Another quality youngster with much promise for the future. Very sound on the move also in super condition, a very close call between these two. Just preferred head of the winner however I am almost certain this young lady’s head will improve with time.
3rd - Chesterton Caboodle (Mr A J & Mrs W Mooney)
Res - Hawcoat Ugogirl (Mrs E J & Miss R C Larner)
VHC - Brumborder Rumour Has It (Dr M D McCall)
Entries: 5 Absentees: 1
1st - Foxfactor Fancy Free (Mrs K Stockley)
Narrow ten month old with good proportions and deep rib, feminine expression and dark eye, preferred ears on the Minor Puppy in challenge.
2nd - Imperterrito Agenda By Borderella (Mrs P South)
Similar type to winner with good front shoulder angulation and well set on tail.
3rd - Bromsden Skyfall (Mrs L J Vintcent)
Res - Rhozzum Tangle (Mrs M Sharp)
Entries: 6 Absentees: 1
A really strong class with the top three giving me a real challenge to decide between these very promising youngsters.
1st - Thistlestone Rhyme N' Reason (Miss J & Mr S May & Whisker)
Strong yet feminine head, well-proportioned not exaggerated in any way. Moved true coming and going with purpose and drive. Shown in super coat and condition, with thick loose pelt.
2nd - Cobstoneway Love Song (Mrs G Stevens)
Lots to like about this girl too, who pushed the winner hard, just preferred substance of winner.
3rd - Mulberry Blossom (Miss H De Boorder)
Another lovely bitch who could move up the order on another day.
Res - Badgerbeck Fair Trade (Miss S L Hillman)
VHC - La Senza (Mrs M Medhurst)
Entries: 6 Absentees: 2
1st - Thistlestone Rhyme N' Reason (Miss J & Mr S May & Whisker)
See above
2nd - Chesterton Caboodle (Mr A J & Mrs W Mooney)
This just turned six month minor puppy was narrow and has a super harsh jacket. Nice head and expression needs maturity.
3rd - Rhozzum Tangle (Mrs M Sharp)
Res - Willowdrove Ria Rosebud (Mr D R Thomas)
Entries: 6 Absentees: 1
1st - Foxfactor Fancy Free (Mrs K Stockley)
See above
2nd - Imperterrito Agenda By Borderella (Mrs P South)
See above
3rd - Glebeheath Gold'n Girl (Mr & Mrs D Nightingale)
Res - Bandicoot Ruby Red (Mr & Mrs R Mcaneny)
VHC - Willowdrove Ria Rosebud (Mr D R Thomas)
Entries: 10 Absentees: 1
1st - Borderxpress Miss Potter (Mr R Wright)
Loved the head and bright dark eyes that shone out to demonstrate the great condition she was in today. Narrow through with well set on slightly longer carrot tail.
2nd - Argentail Titania by Onthill (Mr R & Mrs A Ramus)
A slightly heavier set bitch compared to the winner and in full coat today. She moved with drive and overall another quality bitch in super condition.
3rd - Heatherdrift Harmony At Bluebabel (Mr K P & Mrs N B Yates)
Res - Glebeheath Gold'n Girl (Mr & Mrs D Nightingale)
VHC - Clydebeck Solitaire (Mrs S & Mr M & Miss J Taylor)
Entries: 13 Absentees: 3
1st - Glebeheath Maiden Name At Oakyard (Mr J Parry)
Lovely typical Border not exaggerated in any way, soft expression, good lay of shoulder and excellent rear angulation that enabled her to move effortlessly and freely coming and going. Kept her topline on the move with excellent tail well set on. Her overall condition, quality and drive made her my Best in Show.
2nd - Orangecastle Zaurak at Foxfactor (Mrs K D Stockley)
Similar comments to winner but slightly heavier set in front but still lots to like and she was turned out in great condition too.
3rd - Ploughdown Persephone (Miss C Spencer)
Res - Tessa Thunderbird (Mrs S Adams)
VHC - Thistlestone Ms Money Penny (Mr S Whisker & Miss J May)
Entries: 6 Absentees: 1
1st - Brumberhill Bollinger For Chesterton (Mr A J & Mrs W Mooney)
Otter like head with nice reach of neck that flowed into a well laid shoulder and nice length of rib that made for good body lines. Her rear angulation enabled her to move freely and well to take this class.
2nd - Olderhill Malvena (Mrs S Wilson)
Handy size bitch with excellent head that matched winner, lovely tight feet but just pipped on rear movement today.
3rd - Ianteg Red Rubi JW (Miss S Ritchie)
Res - Borderella Snap Dragon (Mr F & Mrs H Freeman)
VHC - Tilmoray Turtle Dove (Mrs M Small)
Entries: 6 Absentees: 2
1st - Badgerbeck Tree Pipit At Tilmoray JW ShCM (Mrs M Small)
A lot to like about this blue and tan veteran, her overall shape and deep harsh coat enabled her to win this veteran class, which showed off the longevity of our breed.
2nd - Lorrivale Lerryn of Olderhill (Mrs S Wilson)
Another blue and tan with stronger head than first but rear drive slightly let her down
3rd - Lutrabeck Layla (Mrs S A & Mr M J & Miss J Taylor)
Res - Borderella Elsa (Mr F & Mrs H Freeman)
Entries: 5 Absentees: 2
1st May & Whisker
A pair of lovely matched bitches that showed off the quality of the Thistlestone Kennel. The pair I would most liked to take home today.
2nd Stockley
Pushed hard and another pair of quality borders of good breed type.
3rd Larner
Res Yeates
VHC Horton & Green