Show Type: Championship
Venue: The Arena, East of England Showground, Peterborough PE2 6HE
Judge: Mrs P. Clark (Gameway)
Entries: 100 making 142
This was my last judging appointment so thank you to all who entered under me today. I thoroughly enjoyed going over some very nice dogs. I would also like to thank my stewards Linda and Natalie who kept the ring running smoothly.
I was very happy to see my BOB take Group 4 and my BP Puppy Group 2.
Best Of Breed: TG4, Barkanellie Blackadder
RDCC: CH/Ger/NL CH Brackenfell Bok To Bach JW WW17/18
BCC: CH Ravenside Marsha At Jordith JW
RBCC: Lairehope Ocean Charm
Best Puppy: TPG2, Lairehope Ocean Charm
Special Beginners in Breed: SBG3, Weststar Lone Ranger
Entries: 4 Absentees: 0
1st - Manorcroft Frankie Goes To Orenberg (Mrs J Gillam)
In good coat with a very nice topline tail thick and well set on. Moved true both ways. Pleasing expression. In challenge for BPD preferred the size of the puppy dog.
2nd - Pete's Prince Piper (Mrs M Alexander)
Stronger headed pup short of coat today. Ok for size and moved out well.
3rd - Grizzledale Legacy (Mrs M J Medhurst)
Res - Nottorg True and Trusty for Chevinor (Mrs H A Metcalfe)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 2
1st - Reedwater Doc Holliday By Dassett (Mrs S Spafford)
In good coat and correct for size. Showed very well and good on the move. Pleasing head with good eye and nice expression BPD
2nd - Lairehope Starman (Mr P & Mrs K Lothian)
A very mature pup with a very strong head. Held a good topline and was in good coat. Bigger than the winner.
3rd - Dandyhow Oswald Franks (Mrs K M Irving)
Res - Wispbrook Spider Jack (Miss C K Kovacs & Mr A W Whitley)
VHC - Awbrooksky Endgame (Mr R and Miss L Goddard)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 4
1st - Barkanellie Blackadder (Mr I & Mrs J Taylor)
Lovely 16 month old who stood out and caught my eye immediately. Super head short strong muzzle good eye with correct expression. Beautifully turned out with good double coat. Thick carrot tail well set on from good topline which he carried all the time with very true movement he never stopped showing. Pleased to award him his 1st CC and BOB and delighted to see him take Group 4 today.
2nd - Karison Klaus (Miss K Johnson)
A bigger dog who has a very pleasing head which was the deciding factor over the third placed dog otherwise both were quality dogs in good coat moving and showing well.
3rd - Brankell Big Break For Grindelvald (Mrs M Bailey)
Entries: 5 Absentees: 0
1st - Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry (Mrs K Tuffin)
Nice for size easy to span in good double jacket. Stands up and shows very well. OK in head and moved out well enough.
2nd - Grizzledale War Cry (Mrs C J Burgess)
Another smart dog in good thick tight jacket. Very keen expression showed and moved well.
3rd - Weststar Lone Ranger (Mrs C Swain)
Res - Torryburn Schiehallon (Miss J Aldis)
VHC - Baillieswells Ncn'ean (Miss T J Peacock)
Entries: 10 Absentees: 4
1st - Glen Mara Oh Viedo At Kersfell JW (Mrs M Sneddon)
Another of the right size. Not exaggerated in any way. In correct double coat. Best mover in class. Nice head with good eye and pleasing expression.
2nd - Torryburn Allegro (Miss J Aldis)
Very attractive head with keen expression. In super coat and close up to first placed dog but moved out better in front than behind today.
3rd - Thistlestone Glenfiddich (Mr S Whisker & Miss J May)
Res - Billyboy Blue At Chevinor (Mrs H A Metcalfe)
VHC - Borderpoint Obsidian (Mr R W & Mrs L H Steel)
Entries: 5 Absentees: 0
1st - Stowthorney Wicker Man JW (Mr R Brewster & Ms J Green)
Loved the type of this dog. Super head with good eye and strong muzzle. Good outline with super topline and well carried tail. Needs to settle on the move as tends to rush. Unfortunately he had no jacket today.
2nd - Eneonith Marbles (Miss J Burrell)
Nothing exaggerated on this boy showed and moved quite well. In good coat but not so good in topline and tail as the winner.
3rd - Glebeheath Smash N'grab At Jordith (Mrs L.M.I & Mr A.M. Jordan-Smith)
Res - Glenbucket Highland Lad (Mrs N Anderson)
VHC - Brumberhill Breitling (Mr T & Mrs K Kelly)
Entries: 6 Absentees: 1
1st - Lairehope Duke Diamante (Mr P & Mrs K Lothian)
Nice type showing well and holding a good topline on the move. Rangy and an easy span. OK in head slightly long in foreface and just enough coat.
2nd - Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM (Mrs M J Holmes)
Difficult decision between first and second as different types. This boy has an attractive head and was in slightly better coat. He was deeper in chest and a bit shorter in rib. I preferred the overall balance of the winner but this one also very nice dog.
3rd - Chatmoss Bullet Tooth Tony JW (Miss J Hughes)
Res - Southash Deputy Sheriff At Smurfski (Mr J Yore)
VHC - Dandyhow Friendly Fire at Chevinor ShCM (Mrs H A Metcalfe)
Entries: 4 Absentees: 1
1st - CH/Ger/NL CH Brackenfell Bok To Bach JW WW17/18 (Mr C Hall & Miss L Ellis)
Well known champion who certainly is keeping his looks and showmanship. Very impressed with his good bite of very white teeth. Well turned out, strong head level topline well set tail. Shows steadily and moved true but not with the stride of the younger CC winner today. Nevertheless pleased to award him RCC. And Best Veteran.
2nd - CH Kgills King Of Swing At Awbrooksky ShCM (Mr & Miss Goddard)
Another very well turned out dog whose teeth were white and so good for any age. Very well handled and shows very well. Very nice type with good bodylines and narrower than the 3rd placed dog.
3rd - Irton Morse Code JW (Mr & Mrs D Fryer)
Entries: 2 Absentees: 1
1st - Weststar Lone Ranger (Mrs C Swain)
Third in yearling. Nice for size and outline. A little plain in head. Ears could be smaller. Good blue jacket but lacking undercoat. Moved well enough.
Entries: 3 Absentees: 1
1st - Weststar Lone Ranger (Mrs C Swain)
2nd - Picer Angelica to Nottorg ShCM (Mr P & Mrs A Taylor)
Nice type showed well keeping a good outline. Moved OK short of coat.
Entries: 10 Absentees: 1
1st - Southash Lavender Blue At Oatberry (Mrs K Tuffin)
Pretty blue and tan puppy very well shown and handled to get the best from her. In good coat with a good pelt. Nice head and good topline with well carried tail. Moved confidently to win a big class of promising puppies.
2nd - Torryburn Maisie's Angel (Miss J Aldis)
Another blue and tan very close up to the winner also in good coat with a very nice head and expression. Moved OK just lost out today on the showmanship of the winner.
3rd - Nottorg Name of the Game (Mrs A Taylor)
Res - Hawcoat Patience (Mrs E J & Miss R C Larner)
VHC - Raedwulf Sunset (Mr M & Mrs V Atkinson)
Entries: 5 Absentees: 1
1st - Lairehope Ocean Charm (M P & Mrs K Lothian)
Really lovely mature puppy at nearly 12 months. She stood out for me. She has a gorgeous tan head with a short strong muzzle but feminine expression. A very good tight blue double jacket. Held herself well and moved with drive with well carried tail. Never stopped showing. BPB BP RCC.
2nd - Raedwulf Sunset (Mr M & Mrs V Atkinson)
Very much a puppy at the moment needs time to develop but essentials are there. OK in head and a racy outline.
3rd - Raedwulf Nocturn (Mr M & Mrs V Atkinson)
Res - Bostontime All Eyes On Me (Mr O Cox)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 3
1st - Foxfactor Fire Cracker (Mrs K D Stockley)
Unexaggerated workmanlike bitch with a nice head and good expression. In good coat. Narrow and well ribbed back. Moving well.
2nd - Brankell Countdown To Flegato (Mrs M Fleming)
Smaller bitch in very tight new jacket. Feminine head. Moved and showed well with a good outline though not the tail set of the winner.
3rd - Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere (Miss J Hughes)
Res - Barkanellie Flashheart (Mr I & Mrs J Taylor)
VHC - Carrickfarm Marnie (Mrs V M Armstrong)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 2
1st - Foxfactor Fire Cracker (Mrs K D Stockley)
2nd - Smurfski Seismic Bliss (Mr J Yore)
Very pretty blue and tan with a very good pelt and coat. Best of heads with lovely expression. Super type moved and showed really well. Would just like a little more size and length to complete the picture.
3rd - Bimandi's Banana Smoothie (Mrs M J Holmes)
Res - Karison Kalluna (Miss K Johnson)
VHC - Kenaiteen April Fools Day (Miss C Salkeld)
Entries: 12 Absentees: 3
1st - Broadsmill Ha'penny for Holteal (Mrs G Vaughan)
Very attractive with good head and expression. Balanced racy outline. Showed very well and moved out well in profile. Short of coat today.
2nd - Mysulan Go Easy (Mrs S J Baxter)
Well presented blue and tan who moved true both ways. OK in head good topline well carried tail. Just preferred racy lines of winner.
3rd - Otterwood Nemesis Del Fisherbloom (Mrs G P Maskell)
Res - Fisherbloom That's Wot I Like (Miss G Adams)
VHC - Goxfell Reivers Rose (Mrs J Stamp & Mr D Joyce)
Entries: 6 Absentees: 2
1st - Dandyhow Pandora (Mrs K Irving)
Smaller bitch in very good coat. Very showy with a nice head good eye and keen expression. Very good topline and tail well set on and carried. Moved out well in profile.
2nd - Irton Sovay (Mr D G & Mrs A C Fryer)
Bigger bitch but easily spanned. Lovely type super strong but feminine head. Moved well both ways and a lovely outline on the move. Lacking coat today.
3rd - Foxpaw Revelation JW (Mrs H Fulker)
Res - Ragatam Essence JW (Miss T Peacock)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 4
1st - CH Ravenside Marsha At Jordith JW (Mrs L.M.I & Mr A.M. Jordan-Smith)
Very attractive bitch with super head and expression strong muzzle and flat wide skull. In very good double jacket. Moved out well both ways. Spannable and nice for size. Well presented and handled. CC.
2nd - Mansergh Paint By Numbers (Miss A Roslin Williams)
Workmanlike smaller bitch. Keen expression. Little stop and broad flat skull. Good neck length and good shoulder placement. In double jacket and the best short thick well shaped tail.
3rd - Sulan Strictly Blues Dancin' (Mrs S J Baxter)
Res - Fisherbloom That's Wot I Like (Miss G Adams)
Entries: 2 Absentees: 0
1st - Orangecastle Zaurak at Foxfactor (Mrs K D Stockley)
Pleasing head and good bite of white teeth. Moved well with good topline and well set tail.
2nd - Carrickfarm Mika ShCM (Mrs V M Armstrong)
Looking very good for her 11yrs just couldn’t match movement of the first placed dog and not quite the head properties or expression of one.
Entries: 7 Absentees: 1
1st - Nottorg Name of the Game (Mrs A Taylor)
Third in MP. Very promising. In good coat with nicely balanced outline.
2nd - Goxfell Reivers Rose (Mrs J Stamp & Mr D Joyce)
Blue and tan with a pleasing head and expression. In good coat. Not so good in front movement as the winner and tail could be better set.
3rd - Bostontime All Eyes On Me (Mr O Cox)
Res - Kenaiteen April Fools Day (Miss C Salkeld)
VHC - Buzzinborda Papavero (Miss E George)