Show Type: Championship
Venue: Asfordby Acres, Hoby Road, Asfordby, nr Melton Mowbray, Leics LE14 3TL
Judge: Dogs: Jimmy Gilpin, Bitches: Hilary Gilpin
Entries: 192 making 215 including 8 NFC
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Bitches :- Thank you to the committee for the very kind invitation to judge the bitches at your always sunny show, yes it was very hot but all dogs were underneath the gazebo when not being assessed. Thank you to all who exhibited in the hot afternoon sun, we all coped very well.
I’ve had BT’s since 1978 and started showing in 1986, I have meet quite a few friends along the way and judged many BT’s, today I found some lovely exhibits as you always do, the downside was so many other dogs really had poor movement both front and rear. Handlers must watch their dogs as bad movement is a no no for me. Coats were mainly good, some with no coat at all and were penalised accordingly. In all the bitches there was only one undershot mouth.
I totally agreed with the dog judge for best in show, the dog stood out for us both, in movement, confirmation and type. Judge Hilary Gilpin
Best In Show: Brumberhill Back T' Future JW
Reserve Best In Show: Byrewick Valentine
Best Opposite Sex: Byrewick Valentine
DCC: Brumberhill Back T' Future JW
RDCC: Cedarhill Ghost Writer JW
Best Puppy - Dog: Dassett Last Waltz
BCC: Byrewick Valentine
RBCC: CH Tythrop Touchstone
Best Puppy - Bitch: Mysulan Go Easy
Best Puppy: Dassett Last Waltz
Best Opposite Sex Puppy: Mysulan Go Easy
Best Veteran: Southash Cherry Bliss at Smurfski
Entries: 12 Absentees: 2
1st - Mysulan Easy Ryder (Mr B Jepson)
Promising young blue and tan with his ticking just coming through, he has a broad skull and a keen expression, narrow front, ribs carried well back, and not over sized of his age.
2nd - Broadsmill Horatio Nelson (Mrs L Pinkham)
Slightly taller than 1st , strong in muzzle and a good scissor bite, good reach of neck and narrow front, wearing a harsh double coat.
3rd - Ycart Hunts Bays N Bolts (Mr K K & Mrs T J Fraser & Butler)
Res - Onthill Nighthawk (Mr V J & Mrs M Pearce)
VHC - Glenbucket Highland Reel (Mrs M J Alexander)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 1
1st - Dassett Last Waltz (Mrs S Spafford)
Very close call on this one, young masculine head, good length of muzzle and correct bite, lovely narrow front and easily spanned, ribs and loin in correct portions, just needs time to mature
2nd - Northborders Marlon Brando (Miss J North)
This young man went round the ring like he owned it, come get me, shorter in muzzle than 1st, good neck and shoulders and not over boned, excellent hind angulation, just losing out on coat today.
3rd - Mysulan Easy Ryder (Mr B Jepson)
Res - Tojamatt Taboo (Mr & Mrs D Matthews)
VHC - Redcosmos Be The Man (Mr A Lambert & Miss M Harlett)
Entries: 11 Absentees: 2
1st - Ridgebow Two Hoots (Mr N & Mrs A Duxbury)
Strong head and powerful jaws, nice length of neck leading down to strong shoulders and a good level top line and tail set, ribs carried well back, true hind angulation with very tight feet
2nd - Onthill Solomans Seal (Mr R & Mrs A Ramus)
Good length muzzle, and a watchful eye, nice length of neck and correct in shoulders, top line not as level and flowing as 1st
3rd - Dandyhow Captain Morgan (Mrs K Irving)
Res - Brackenfell Rock The Boat For Vandamere (Mr S Pollit)
VHC - Borderstream Zodiak (Mr & Mrs S Ward)
Entries: 2 Absentees: 0
1st - Onthill Nighthawk (Mr V J & Mrs M Pearce)
Good fold of ears and almond shaped eyes, narrow front and chest and carrying on through his body framework, moved true and confidently.
2nd - Jrasamuyr Campbell Black (Miss C Khatchikian)
Broad skull and narrow muzzle, ribs carried well back, tail set could be better.
Entries: 5 Absentees: 1
1st - Bowencloud Busy Bee JW (Mrs S J Ruth)
) Broad skull with ears set right, strong jaws and teeth, slender front and easily spanned, nice shape to his ribs and body and good tone of muscle on his hind legs showing of his angulation.
2nd - Brackenfell Rock The Boat For Vandamere (Mr S Pollit)
Masculine head with a strong jaw, strong in the neck, straight front legs with decent bone, would prefer a leveller top line and higher tail set.
3rd - Tarkaswell Smart Move To Otterwood (Mr M J & Mrs J M Hollingsbee)
Res - Jrasamuyr Codex (Miss C Khatchikian)
Entries: 3 Absentees: 0
1st - Borderstream Zodiak (Mr & Mrs S Ward)
Good head, and ears, narrow front and chest easily spanned with slender body, nice angulation.
2nd - Fisherbloom Kiss My Class (Miss G Adams)
Made on smaller lines as 1st, nice dark grizzle, good shape to ribs and body.
3rd - Jrasamuyr Codex (Miss C Khatchikian)
Entries: 4 Absentees: 1
1st - Cedarhill Authorisation (Mrs J Alpe)
Very masculine head, strong length of neck, leading down to good firm shoulders which carries on into a level top line and carrot tail, strong thighs and very good hind quarters
2nd - Karison Kustard (Miss K Johnson)
Game expression, finer built through out, true in front and very easily spanned, ribs carried well back and with ample loin, pleasing bend of stifle.
3rd - Brewbrads Tricky Trickster (Miss V Bradley)
Entries: 20 Absentees: 2
1st - Brumberhill Back T' Future JW (Mr S A Mcpherson)
This blue/tan moved around the ring with purpose, great to see his stride which is lacking in many exhibits. He has a masculine head with good fold of ears, short strong muzzle with big white teeth, slender reach of neck set on superb shoulders. The best of toplines and superb tail set which is lacking in today’s breed. Narrow front, ribs carried well back and correct length of loin, good hind angulation. His coat was turned out to perfection, which with his movement and harsh coat and pelt won him over the bitch for best in show. Dog CC and Best in Show
2nd - Cedarhill Ghost Writer JW (Mrs M Fleming)
Another dog with a most masculine head came very close and pushed 1st hard, very good double coat, built on strong lines but not overdone in any way. Reserve Dog CC
3rd - Mysulan Going Solo JW (Mrs S J Baxter)
Res - Glenbucket Highland Lad (Mrs N Anderson)
VHC - Dandyhow Friendly Fire at Chevinor ShCM (Mrs H A Metcalfe)
Entries: 19 Absentees: 4
1st - CH Bandicoot Doc Martin (Ms V L K Docwra)
Very hard fought class this one, broad head and strong muzzle, good length of neck going down to a narrow front and deep chest, good lay of shoulders, ribs well back and a good length of loin giving a pleasing underline. Turned out and shown excellently.
2nd - CH Tythrop Timepiece (Mrs J L Lee)
Excellent blue Tan just what a blue should be. Good broad head and nice muzzle another with big teeth, good shaped neck and shoulders, superb front, excellent hind angulation which showed on his movement straight going and coming. Another with a very straight top line.
3rd - CH/Ger CH Brackenfell Bok To Bach JW WW17 (Mr C Hall & Miss L Ellis)
Res - IT/NOR/FIN/RUS/USA/UKR/SVK CH Cedarhill No Excuse Needed (Ms C Tyumentseva)
VHC - Int CH / Ir CH Ploughdown Plato (Mr E & Dr M Armstrong)
Entries: 4 Absentees: 0
1st - Borderstream Zodiak (Mr & Mrs S Ward)
1st in Graduate
2nd - Brewbrads Tricky Trickster (Miss V Bradley)
His head is not as strong as 1st, but he did have nice shoulder placment and length of body, correct tail set, easily spanned and his movement was ok.
3rd - Twigglestone Steps To Heven (Mrs L I Aldous)
Res - Dymanti Roman Warrior at Nottorg ShCM (Mr P J & Mrs A K Taylor)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 1
1st - CH/AM/CAN CH Cedarhill Beyond the Stars JW (Mrs C Dean)
8 year old with a good strong masculine head, powerful jaw, correct length of neck, nice narrow front, lovely top line and a correct carrot shaped tail.
2nd - CH Cobstoneway River Magic JW ShCM (Miss C Spencer)
Just short of 9 years old, slightly taller than 1st, broad head and nice length of muzzle, excellent lay of shoulders, ribs and loin in correct proportions, well angulated, stood on tight feet.
3rd - CH Ottaswell Palamedes (Mr D & Mrs G M Hunt)
Res - Beaconpike Red Saturn (Mr S & Mrs K Golding)
VHC - Minx's Diamond (Mrs M Anderson)
Entries: 1 Absentees: 0
1st - CIB CH FR/IT/CRO/SLO Stonechester Question Von Jrasamuyr MFH (Miss C Khatchikian)
harsh grizzle coat, keen expression, good length of neck, ribs carried well back ,spanable.
Entries: 13 Absentees: 0
1st - Mysulan Go Easy (Mrs S J Baxter)
Good competition and this blue/tan was my easy winner in this class, followed close on her heels was 2nd. Very nice on the stack, did not disappoint on the move, lovely to go over , ticking was present in her harsh coat, best puppy bitch.
2nd - Otterwood Diodem (Mrs L Armstrong-Rodgers)
Another lovely feminine puppy, light red with a coat of good texture, well laid back shoulders and another one who moved correctly.
3rd - Otterpaws Lyin Eyes (Miss A M Dixon)
Res - Broadsmill Ha'penny for Holteal (Mrs G Vaughan)
VHC - Mansergh Elevenplus (Miss A Roslin Williams)
Entries: 12 Absentees: 4
1st - Normbar Estee Lauder (Mrs N Ellis)
blue/tan with a most lovely harsh coat ,thick pelt, good body lines, small compact feet which is rare sometimes. Correct shaped head, eyes and ears. Moved correct coming and going.
2nd - Glebeheath Fingers Crossed For Ottaswell (Mr D & Mrs G M Hunt)
A slightly taller bitch than 1st, another with a good jacket and pelt.
3rd - Twigglestone Somethin Else For Lessien (Miss S J Pateman)
Res - Glenbucket Highland Queen (Mrs N Anderson & Mrs A Howard)
VHC - Beaconpike River Sky (Mr S & Mrs K Golding)
Entries: 9 Absentees: 4
1st - Onthill La Rock At Grizzledale (Mrs M Medhurst)
Narrow front on this bitch, broad head with good teeth, just enough coat to feel the texture, Good hind angulation, I would of liked a better tail set.
2nd - Ussuri Fiery Lucifer (Mr I Kubik)
Light red bitch which had slightly more body to her, stronger all round, she had very neat feet standing on thick pads, lovely topline and tail set.
3rd - Southash Hazel Honey (Mr J & Mrs I M Southam)
Res - Chorbeck Cosmic Girl (Mrs H Haughton)
VHC - Oxcroft Jessie (V Swallow)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 2
1st - Normbar Estee Lauder (Mrs N Ellis)
1st in puppy
2nd - Otterwood Diodem (Mrs L Armstrong-Rodgers)
2nd in minor puppy
3rd - Otterpaws Lyin Eyes (Miss A M Dixon)
Res - Mansergh Elevenplus (Miss A Roslin Williams)
VHC - Emblehope Butterball At Leysh (Mrs C Ricks)
Entries: 11 Absentees: 3
1st - Gameway Love Of The Chase (Mrs P Clark)
This light red bitch has a lovely feminine shape to her, liked her head and eye shape, slim front standing on straight legs which had good bone, harsh coat and very spannable.
2nd - Terracao's If I Can Dream (Mrs V Hall)
Grizzle bitch with not much coat for me to feel, deep chested, good leg bone, tail carriage ok and moved true front and rear.
3rd - Bowencloud The Bee Charmer (Mrs S J Ruth)
Res - Merumhor Blue Jasmine (Mr C & Mrs J Martin)
VHC - Jrasamuyr Violette Szabo (Miss C Khatchikian)
Entries: 9 Absentees: 1
1st - Mansergh Paint By Numbers (Miss A Roslin Williams)
Very slim light grizzle bitch, narrow all the way through, feminine head strong bite and muzzle, one of the lightest I felt here to day, other exhibitors should weigh their dogs !! very sound on the move, smallest of tidy feet.
2nd - Chorbeck Angel Eyes (Mrs H Haughton)
Very light red bitch built on stronger lines but she was lighter than I thought. Spannable, nice shoulder placing, ribs well back, lovely harsh coat and her movement on a loose lead was nice to watch.
3rd - Otterpaws Firebird ShCM (Miss A M Dixon)
Res - Abisu Tansy (Miss S Moseley)
VHC - Nottorg Nostalgia JW ShCM (Mrs A Taylor)
Entries: 17 Absentees: 6
1st - Ridgebow Pendle Witch (Mr N & Mrs A Duxbury)
This bitch certainly stood out in this class, a quite mature blue. She has nice shaped dark eyes, clean white big teeth with a strong muzzle, she has a wonderful harsh jacket with a thick pelt. Decent hind angulation which she put to good use to cover the ground effortless.
2nd - Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM (Mr P & Mrs A Taylor)
A little short of coat today, well built strong headed bitch, ears close to cheeks, good hind angulation, moved very positively. Would like to see her feet tidied up.
3rd - Foxcraig Magic Diamond (Mrs J Dixon)
Res - Southash Annie Oakley At Smurfski (Mr J Yore)
VHC - Beaconpike Venus (Mr S R & Mrs K M Golding)
Entries: 17 Absentees: 5
1st - Bon Appetit By Tythrop (Mrs J L Lee)
Tidy grizzle bitch , easily spanned with ribs well back, feminine head, nice shaped eyes, good lay of shoulders which I love, nicely made through out.
2nd - Ridgebow Rusty Rivet (Mr N & Mrs A Duxbury)
Light red harsh coated bitch, stronger in the bone than 1st, she was slim and spanable under her thick coat. Correct tail set and carriage .
3rd - Picer Flora Mcivor JW (Mr G & Mrs S Pickering)
Res - Karison Krumble (Miss K Johnson)
VHC - Brumberhill Miss Dior (Mrs N E Ellis)
Entries: 14 Absentees: 4
1st - Byrewick Valentine (Mr R Brewster & Ms J Green)
A good strong class to win, at last I found a bitch which stood out, she has the shape of a very well put together bitch if the shoulders and hind angulation are correct then the movement is. She has the length of body to accommodate the ribs well back, lovely varminty expression good strong teeth. Her jacket and pelt could not compete against the dog for B.O.B but she was in my eye the best Bitch here today worthy of her Bitch CC.
2nd - CH Tythrop Touchstone (Mrs J Lee)
Light red bitch of quality slightly stronger in head than 1st , very light an spanable another with the shape which I like , level topline, moved with ease. Res Bitch CC
3rd - Ir CH Ploughdown Paloma (Mr E & Dr M Armstrong)
Res - Olympia De Paris Fiery Lucifer (Mr Z Kubik)
VHC - CH Ploughdown Persephone (Miss C Spencer)
Entries: 3 Absentees: 2
1st - Otterpaws Lyin Eyes (Miss A M Dixon)
Stood alone, a red harsh coated bitch, strong boned, had a strong back end with which she used to move her around the ring.
Entries: 6 Absentees: 4
1st - Southash Cherry Bliss at Smurfski (Mr J C B Yore)
light grizzle, typical head and expression, coat of correct texture a little short in body length for me, moved straight front and rear.
2nd - CH Bandicoot Jazz JW (Mr G E & Mrs V L K Docwra)
thick coat and pelt, moved and handled well, straight front legs and narrow, two very nice oldies.
Entries: 1 Absentees: 0
1st - CIB CH FR/IT/CRO/SLO/RSM Stonechester Apostraphe Von Jrasamuyr MFH (Miss C Khatchikian)
Thank you for staying right to the last class of the day. Stood alone as is the usual case nowadays in a working class. Years ago the dogs which were used to work were of smaller build, lithe ,slim and spannable. This bitch today I’m sorry to say was too large and heavy, broad in the chest and unspannable.