Show Type: Championship
Venue: The Victoria Hall, Selkirk. TD7 4LN
Judge: Mr M Ord
Entries: 150 making 192 entries, 0 NFC
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Massive Thank You to The Officers & Committee for inviting me to judge your Championship Show today. This club I was a member of in the formative years and have fond memories of the very first Championship Show where I was an exhibitor. It is good to see a club go from strength to strength and the committee worked very hard to put on this event in what has been difficult times to plan ahead. Thank you everyone who entered today and I was honoured with an entry of 150 Dogs, 192 Entries & 0 NFCs. Like every show absentees were inevitable but I hope those present today took my decisions sportingly.
A few general observations on todays entry which are my thoughts and because I care so much for this lovely breed. Driving to the venue today was a perfect way to view the countryside where this breed was developed and all could see the rough terrain they would need to work in. It is essential you judge a breed with the work they were bred to do foremost in your mind and learn why they are built the way they were and why the breed standard exists. It is a dog show and we now want to see them clean, healthy and well presented but I was sad to see today several exhibits with very clear evidence of scissor work on the coats and not just on tidying feet etc. Please stop this trend NOW. Several were scissored from hip to hock, no need to do this & does nothing to enhance the dog. Good otter heads were not in abundance today and I witnessed a lot of fly away ears. We have always witnessed the odd one but today quite a number could be seen when the dog was in action & not always on youngsters either.
Coats as always were in various stages today but you must judge the dog on the day and find evidence of the correct texture and undercoat which is vital to stop the working dog getting wet through to the skin. Mouths were very good today as where tails which have thankfully improved greatly. Some exhibits in my opinion had lovely conformation however where far too big and long in leg. I though ribs were good with only a few that would be unable to be spanned with the average size hands. I did find today the bitches were more uniform for size so just need to work on the males not becoming big, leggy & heavy.
Best In Show: Bardenfox Tale as Old as Time
Reserve Best In Show: Achouffe McKay's Fable of Redesholt
Best Opposite Sex: Achouffe McKay's Fable of Redesholt
DCC: Achouffe McKay's Fable of Redesholt
RDCC: Otterbobs Tolson
Best Puppy - Dog: Awbrooksky Never Back Down
BCC: Bardenfox Tale as Old as Time
RBCC: Goldenmill Illusion at Vandamere
Best Puppy - Bitch: Liatch Madame Pommery at Wilholme
Best Puppy: Liatch Madame Pommery at Wilholme
Reserve Best Puppy: Awbrooksky Never Back Down
Best Opposite Sex Puppy: Awbrooksky Never Back Down
Oldest Veteran: Carrickfarm Mika ShCM
Special Beginners in Breed: Smurfski Jingle Bells
Entries: 0 Absentees: 0
Entries: 3 Absentees: 0
1st - Awbrooksky Never Back Down (Mr R & Miss L Goddard)
scores very highly with size, correct in head shape & well set V shaped ears, well set neck leading into good shoulder & upper arm proportions, body is excellent for young age, neat cat like feet & thick pads, super top line & tail well set on, in excellent coat, presented & handled to perfection. Owner & handler very much in harmony together to get best result, very promising young male who has what is required at this age
2nd - Kentwone Monstro (Mrs J Blakey)
another of pleasing size & I see has same sire as 1, pleasing in head & eye, ears need to settle, a little unsettled on move today & carrying a little too much weight. With more confidence this youngster has potential. Scored well in rear movement, tail well set & carried. In good double coat & has excellent thick loose pelt
3rd - Fevstone War Horse (Mrs D Bullen)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 2
1st - Awbrooksky Never Back Down (Mr R & Miss L Goddard)
2nd - Smurfski Jingle Bells (Mrs A Walker)
Well coated bl/tan, pleasing for size, well shaped rib & top line held at all times, has a lovely shaped tail which is correctly set on. Strong driving quarters which propelled him once he started to stride out. Needs a little more rapport with his handler but time hopefully will provide this
3rd - The Joker Let's Rock and Roll to Fevstone (Mrs D Bullen)
Res - Foxwater Captain Scarlet (Mrs J Spence)
VHC - Kentwone Monstro (Mrs J Blakey)
Entries: 9 Absentees: 3
1st - Beaconpike Dionysus (Mr S & Mrs K Golding)
pleasing in head, eye & ear, moderate length to neck leading to well placed shoulder & corresponding upper arm, has excellent body & ribs carried well back, strong in loin, easy to span rib & not over sprung, sound driving rear action which then provides the action to enable the front correctly, in excellent double coat, tail correctly set & carried
2nd - Raedwulf Alchemy at Vandamere (Miss J Singh)
short strong muzzle & strong jaw, well set ears, lovely rib & loin, moved true fore & aft with minimum effort, not the coat of 1 today but evidence of that it is coming through
3rd - Otterbobs Brimmer (Mr J R & Mrs H Gilpin)
Res - Ravenside Churchill (Mr G & Mr D & Mr M Ingram & Alcorn & Lowry)
VHC - Limekilns Dream (Mr C & Mrs K Wheeler)
Entries: 5 Absentees: 1
1st - Howthwaite Sylvester (Mr P Armstrong)
strong jaw & good otter shaped head, well set neck, has correct proportions to his front & uses it when he settles to move out, carries his ribs well back & strong firm loin, carrot shaped tail, neat feet with thick pads, just coming into his new coat & was spannable
2nd - Ravenside Helissio (Mr M Lowry)
has desirable head shape with strong jaw & dentition, liked his body shape & easy to span his rib, neat feet, moved with ease & confidence, not the best of coats today
3rd - Staynorwood Rambler (Mr G & Mrs C Richardson)
Res - Glenbucket Duty Free (Mrs M J Alexander)
Entries: 2 Absentees: 0
1st - Smurfski Jingle Bells (Mrs A Walker)
2nd - Foxwater Captain Scarlet (Mrs J Spence)
taller than 1 and not as good in top line, scores for good front, has double coat of correct textures, correct in rib but slightly long in loin which spoils top line, tail of correct set & length.
Entries: 1 Absentees: 0
1st - Foxwater Captain Scarlet (Mrs J Spence)
Entries: 3 Absentees: 0
1st - Raedwulf Alchemy at Vandamere (Miss J Singh)
2nd - Baillieswells Kilchoman (Mrs A Morgan)
his dog is pleasing to go over but would benefit if coat was tidied to his advantage, has a lovely head, easy to span his rib & ribs carried well back, has double coat & harsh texture top coat just needs tidied, once he settled moved out well
3rd - Twigglestone Steps To Heven (Mrs L I Aldous)
Entries: 6 Absentees: 0
1st - Raedwulf Alchemy at Vandamere (Miss J Singh)
2nd - Akenside Graphite (Mrs J Collis)
correct for size with desirable shaped head, neck & shoulders, would like slightly smaller ears but were correctly set on head, well placed rib which you can span with ease, no exaggeration & correct coat, bl/tan would prefer a little more ticking, cat like feet, game & eager looking dog
3rd - Blue Duke Of Cumbria At Roseghyll (Mrs A Johnson)
Res - Whittonglebe Kaiser (Mr G R Sugars)
VHC - Tyneotter Sun Stands Still (Mrs N Anderson & Mrs A Howard)
Entries: 3 Absentees: 2
1st - Knowecrag Tam O'shanter By Irton (Mr D & Mrs A Fryer)
2 yr old male who is pleasing in body & deceptive as hidden under a heavy top coat, moderate in breadth of skull with short muzzle, excellent large & strong dentition, can span his rib & strong in loin, racy muscled quarters which give him the desirable driving rear action, tail of correct shape & length, sound & workmanlike appearance, moved well.
Entries: 15 Absentees: 2
1st - Achouffe McKay's Fable of Redesholt (Mrs S McKay)
C.C, B.O.S. & R.B.I.S. this 3 yr old dog is impressive on first entering the ring, hands on he is all male without any coarseness, I would not like anything bigger in size but easy to span his narrow ribs which are not over sprung are well laid back, strong firm loin, excellent top & under line. He was presented fit & hard with good second thigh, correct neck, shoulder & corresponding upper arm length, neat feet with thick padding, excellent top harsh waterproof coat with undercoat in evidence, desirable otter head with strong dentition. A few dogs I would have given top award today but this one stood out as a C.C. winner should
2nd - Reedwater Doc Holliday By Dassett (Mrs S Spafford)
this dog did well as a puppy under me and I was very happy to see he has developed into a quality dog. Desirable head shape, fair length of neck & has good narrow front, in excellent body shape, lovely flowing movement once he got into his stride, cat like feet & correct tail set & shape. Just developing a new coat but one I was impressed with greatly
3rd - Tojamatt Rhythm N'blues at Raedwulf (Mr M & Mrs V Atkinson)
Res - Cedarhill Dish Of The Day For Dexlin (Mr B & Mrs L P Inness)
VHC - Lairehope Duke Diamante (Mr P & Mrs K Lothian)
Entries: 9 Absentees: 4
1st - Otterbobs Tolson (Mr J R & Mrs H Gilpin)
Res C.C. very nice stallion male who for me the best is yet to be seen as is only over two years old. Has excellent ribbing & loin, correct otter head with moderate broad skull & short strong muzzle with strong large teeth. Moderate length of neck that fits into his front well. Strong racy quarters with well set hocks, correct tail set. Moved sound with lovely front action which is not always seen, just changing jackets at the moment so had to settle for Res C.C. today
2nd - Cedarhill Melt In The Mouth (Mrs C Dean)
another I would consider for top honours, this is the desirable height of dog I look for and has the most lovely head & expression. Strong in jaw, double coat in evidence & loose pelt, effortless on the move with carrot tail well set on his none exaggerated rear. Only negative is I would prefer a narrower rib
3rd - Lynsett Lewis (Mr P Armstrong)
Res - Otterpaws Muninn (Mr & Mrs G Birrel)
VHC - Kentixen Mint Imperial At Roseghyll (Mrs A Johnson)
Entries: 12 Absentees: 4
1st - Irton Morse Code JW (Mr & Mrs D Fryer)
lovely rich red coat which makes him look heavier than he is, when you get your hands on him he does have the rib you could span and that is good at 11 yrs of age, very desirable in head, would like slightly narrower in front, correct in quarters & tail shape & set. In excellent double coat & hard muscular condition. Moved soundly
2nd - CH Lairehope Lord of the Glen At Tweedburn (Mrs C Archibald)
slightly older than 1 at 12 yrs of age this male has not lost any of his excellent body condition, still moves well but slightly less drive than 1,has an excellent rib & loin, good in top line with no exaggerations to his profile picture, well shaped head & good neck & shoulders
3rd - Thorneyburn Peace Pipe at Wreighaugh (Mr M & Mrs A J Carr)
Res - Beaconpike Red Saturn (Mr S & Mrs K Golding)
VHC - Blue Duke Of Cumbria At Roseghyll (Mrs A Johnson)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 2
1st - Tarkaswell Highland Fling (Mrs C E Sansom)
lovely size, feminine with beautiful head shape, strong muzzle, not a lot of top coat in evidence today but this girl is very desirable for her make & shape, has a good front, body developing well, moved with verve when she settled into herself, tail well set & carried, neat cat like feet with thick pads
2nd - Otterbobs Aira Force (Mrs M Fleming)
another of excellent height, just a little on the stocky side today but she is a raw puppy. Lovely head piece with fair length of neck, has excellent thick double coat & excellent pelt, loved her rear & tail, with time this bitch will be a winner
3rd - Staynorwood Ramona (Mr G & Mrs C Richardson)
Res - Glenbucket Oor Wee Dotty (Mrs M J Alexander)
VHC - Arjaybe Another Choice (Mrs J Blakey)
Entries: 9 Absentees: 4
1st - Liatch Madame Pommery at Wilholme (Mr D Shields & Ms I Glen)
perfect for size, in excellent form, double coat presented to perfection & good condition, she is mature in ring confidence and knows how to show to her best advantage.She is so well balanced on the stack and strides out well on move despite being a little over exuberant with her front at times but she is young & that will settle in time. Super head shape & well set eye & ears, well placed neck, shoulder & upper arm, good body for raw age with correct rib shape & firm in loin
2nd - Picer Bess Pool (Mr G & Mrs S Pickering)
only slightly taller than 1 but very promising bitch, strong short muzzle & pleasing in skull, quite well developed in body for age, strong firm loin excellent coat & condition, neat feet with thick pads, moved well fore & aft, pleasing to go over with nothing exaggerated or heavy
3rd - Tarkaswell Highland Fling (Mrs C E Sansom)
Res - Roseghyll Lady Solitaire (Mrs A Johnson)
VHC - Kentwone Kansas Queen (Mrs J Blakey)
Entries: 6 Absentees: 4
1st - Beaconpike Solstice (Mr S & Mrs K Golding)
I see is litter sister to my Jun D winner & very similar and in feminine form. Liked this b a lot & considered for top honours, just needs time, lovely head, body desirable ribs & loin, one that could go all day, good double coat & thick loose pelt, racy quarters. Sound & free on the move
2nd - Etterbern Mrs Bucket (Mr G Ingram)
correct in size, liked her front conformation & body developing still for age, moved soundly with driving rear action, well set tail, pleasing bitch that just needs time to come into herself & will do well.
Entries: 9 Absentees: 3
1st - Goldenmill Illusion at Vandamere (Miss J Singh)
Res C.C., strong muzzle with well shaped head, excellent in neck & uses her narrow front well, ribs well back & not over sprung, firm strong loin, well set hocks, carrot tail well set on & carried, neat feet with thick padding, her coat is just coming in & is of excellent harsh texture with dense undercoat, presented neat but workmanlike. Strong thick pelt & has ring presence about her
2nd - Dottie Pip by Dassett (Mrs S Spafford)
very desirable bitch who pushed hard for top spot, not the coat of 1 today. Strong jaw & pleasing head, hands flow over her body lines, moved well with minimum effort from her. Nice narrow front & rib not heavy, firm quarters & in hard condition with good muscle tone, carrot tail well set & carried
3rd - Tyneotter Solar Eclipse (Dr A, Ms V Harbottle & Mrs N Anderson)
Res - Emblehope Let's Dance At Redesholt (Mrs S McKay)
VHC - Remony Cider Sparkle (Mrs A Gregory)
Entries: 3 Absentees: 0
1st - Foxwater House Of Jazz JW (Mrs J Spence)
most lovely head shape with correct strong dentition, heavier in ribs than desirable which at times spoilt her outline & hindered her movement, despite that moved steadily, correct tail length, shape & set
2nd - Roseghyll Lady Solitaire (Mrs A Johnson)
narrow front but throwing her legs out on move rather than reaching forward, coat past its best & now rather soft in texture, ready to take out. Pleasing in head, eye & ear, neat feet
3rd - Alderseadale Spirit Of Hope (Mr D M & Mrs N J Chandler)
Entries: 15 Absentees: 6
Despite being novice a quality class with worthy winners. Due to recent times dogs in this class that would have won well & be well out of this class now.
1st - Raedwulf Mata Hari (Mr M & Mrs V Atkinson)
scored highly for her body, excellent well laid ribbing, strong firm loin. Lovely top line & not overly long. Her profile picture is of balance & is pleasing to go over with everything in flowing order, quality head piece with good neck set into a good shoulder & upper arm, quality young girl who moved soundly both in front & rear
2nd - Liatch Madame Pommery at Wilholme (Mr D Shields & Ms I Glen)
3rd - Tarkaswell Highland Fling (Mrs C E Sansom)
Res - Twigglestone Victorious (Mrs C A Archibald)
VHC - Cedarhill Dolce Latte (Mrs D McLeod)
Entries: 11 Absentees: 4
1st - Raedwulf Mata Hari (Mr M & Mrs V Atkinson)
2nd - Dottie Pip by Dassett (Mrs S Spafford)
3rd - Twigglestone Serendipite (Mrs L I Aldous)
Res - Achnagairn Class Act (Mrs A Fraser)
VHC - Pipruda Melting Moment (Mrs J Alpe)
Entries: 9 Absentees: 0
1st - Otterpaws Firebird ShCM (Miss A M Dixon)
broad in skull & strong jaw, liked her narrow front, nice body lines & in good double coat of correct texture, dense undercoat, carrot tail of correct length, moved steadily but a little apprehensively at times
2nd - Glenbucket Highland Queen (Mrs N Anderson & Mrs A Howard)
similar in size & shape to 1 but slightly wider in front, coat now ready to strip which makes her also look heavier. Can span rib & has good quarters, moved soundly in rear
3rd - Remony Cider Sparkle (Mrs A Gregory)
Res - Kadaredhills Henley Star (Mrs J Potts)
VHC - Foxwater House Of Jazz JW (Mrs J Spence)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 3
1st - Tarkaswell High Fidelity (Mrs C E Samsom)
quality for shape & make, lovely front & ribs correct, moved true & with ease, very desirable in head shape with everything correctly in place, neat small feet, tail well set & of carrot shape, dense undercoat but today just gaining her new top coat
2nd - Achnagairn Touch Of Class (Mrs A Fraser)
heavier & stockier than 1 but still of pleasing type, loved her head & neck, coat was surprising to me as despite being short the undercoat was dense & very harsh, quality bitch who has many quality attributes & in lovely muscular condition
3rd - Otterwood Diodem JW (Mrs L Armstrong-Rodgers)
Res - Northborders Campari (Miss J North)
VHC - Otterpaws Lyin Eyes JW (Miss A M Dixon)
Entries: 15 Absentees: 2
1st - Goldenmill Harvest Fantasy (Mr T & Mrs J Willmitt)
I see is litter sister to my Yearling B winner today. Another considered for top award, most lovely body lines & pleasing for her feminine size, very good skull would just like slightly shorter muzzle, excellent neck & shoulder set, spot on for ribbing & strong in loin, very easy to span yet no way shelly, excellent racy quarters & her movement was a joy to see, has excellent double coat & was presented to perfection, liked her a lot
2nd - Picer Isabel Derby (Mr G & Mrs S Pickering)
another top quality b who pushed hard for top honours today, very desirable head, ribs carried well back & neither slab sided or barrel just right, firm loin & lovely flexible loin, driving rear action & tail well set, lost out to 1 today as preferred front action but on another day who knows, lovely b
3rd - Stineval Memphis To Emblehope (Mr A & Mrs C Horner)
Res - Bardenfox Queen of the Road (Mr I & Mrs J Broomhead)
VHC - Beaconpike River Sky (Mr S & Mrs K Golding)
Entries: 11 Absentees: 5
1st - Bardenfox Tale as Old as Time (Mr I & Mrs J Broomhead)
4 yr old b who was on top form today in both shape, condition & excellent coat. Harsh top coat of good length, dense undercoat which was presented to perfection & not overdone. She was neatly but not over presented. Has excellent body condition with perfect rib & loin. Well set neck to her most lovely balance of shoulder & equal in upper arm length. Strong padding on her neat cat like feet, tail carrot shape & well set. Stands giving the most pleasing profile & you just hope she moves like you expect, thankfully she did & was my C.C. winner & B.I.S. Do hope her worthy crown is not far away
2nd - Tarkaswell Sea The Stars (Mrs C E Sansom)
this is another who excels for breed qualities, has excellent movement and is very feminine with most lovely head, eye & ear. Although has a good coat was not quite as harsh as 1 today and had to be content with 2nd place. Her sporting owner gets the best out of her and has her in hard condition and as she is without any exaggeration one that could work all day, quality who deserves to go to the top
3rd - Ravenside Sabor A Mi (Mr M Lowry)
Res - Sweet Ebony Princess At Liatch (Malcolm, Glen & Knowles)
VHC - Otterpaws Red Red Wine (Mrs J M Dixon)
Entries: 11 Absentees: 4
1st - CH Remony Frosted Ivy JW ShCM (Mrs A Gregory)
did this girl well as a youngster & has had a good career & gained her worthy title. Lovely for head & has good coat but due to be stripped soon, moved with ease & enjoying her time in the ring today
2nd - Carrickfarm Mika ShCM (Mrs V M Armstrong)
have never seen this b looking better, a lot older than 1 so her movement was not as flowing today. Still has an excellent body shape & has not gone heavy in any way, excellent hard condition & does not look her age, sound in her rear
3rd - Kalebank Harvest Festival (Mrs S Portsmouth)
Res - Crosby Dark Duchess At Roseghyll (Mrs A Johnson)
VHC - Wings of Speed at Otterpaws (Miss Dixon)
Entries: 4 Absentees: 1
1st Dixon’s bitches similar in size & make, more together on the move
2nd Birrell’s thought would be my winner but not as together when moved as 1, these two males were not as similar in size as the bitches were. All had good head shapes & were of pleasing size.
3rd Johnson’s