Show Type: Championship
Venue: THE NATIONAL EXHIBITION CENTRE, Halls 17, 18, 19, 20 & 6, BICKENHILL, BIRMINGHAM, B40 1NT
Judge: Mrs Beverley Barber (Alcumlow)
Entries: 137 making 147 entries
Thank you to everyone who entered their dogs for me to judge. I was pleased with my entry and very pleased that LKA took place in light of the current Covid19 situation. I must admit it was very challenging to judge properly whilst wearing a facemask all day in this indoor venue! I was very pleased with my principle winners. Some of the younger classes were not so good maybe with maturity the exhibits will probably change places many times. My principle of judging is always good sound movement, capable of following a horse, this requires good conformation. A well laid shoulder and a properly angulated rear allows a good free stride . Some dogs were too narrow and so swinging their fronts from side to side, and some were great standing but fell apart on the move, running downhill or rear out of line with front were common faults. Heads were very varied, some very exaggerated or with untypical expression. Bites were mostly okay although I did find misaligned jaws and some had small or uneven sized teeth. Coats were hit and miss but pelts were mostly good and all were spannable, although some were round in rib. But remember you always take the best dog home.
Best Of Breed: Mansergh History of Art
RDCC: CH Otterbobs Tolson
Best Puppy - Dog: The Joker Let's Rock and Roll to Fevstone
BCC: Bardenfox Tale as Old as Time
RBCC: Mansergh Paint The Dream
Best Puppy - Bitch: Northborders Pinot to Thornyhurst NAF TAF
Best Puppy: The Joker Let's Rock and Roll to Fevstone
Best Veteran - Dog: Irton Morse Code JW
Best Veteran - Bitch: Benattivo Abiba For Abisu
Best Veteran: Irton Morse Code JW
Entries: 6 Absentees: 0
1st - Valicetarn Rock or Bust (Mrs V Mason)
pleasing youngster with nicely proportioned head, correct bite. Good length to loin, well ribbed back, In good double coat thick pelt well padded feet. Moved out okay
2nd - Earthtaw Never A Dull Moment (Miss J Haydon)
Handsome youngster. Narrow good coat and pelt. Pleasing head. Moved okay
3rd - Stowthorney Sands Of Time (Mrs A S Wand)
Res - Dowgri Detroit (Mr W & Mrs T J Baird)
VHC - Cobstoneway Stand By Me (Mrs G Stevens)
Entries: 10 Absentees: 0
1st - The Joker Let's Rock and Roll to Fevstone (Mrs D Bullen)
Excellent type must have a great future. Lovely to go over flowed from nose to tail. Well angulated front and rear, good length to body. Great head with real Border expression, strong skull with strong in proportion muzzle sporting big strong teeth. Moved effortlessly. Best Puppy.
2nd - Ragatam Eros (Mr M F Gooding & Mrs J Yates)
Another lovely youngster. Liked head and expression. Well-proportioned body. Narrow. Good coat and pelt. Moved with ease
3rd - Valicetarn Rock or Bust (Mrs V Mason)
Res - Foxwater Captain Scarlet (Mrs J Spence)
VHC - Awbrooksky Never Back Down (Mr R & Miss L Goddard)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 1
1st - Otterbobs Brimmer (Mr J R & Mrs H Gilpin)
Quality junior. Otter like head without exaggeration. Pleasing to go over with good front and rear angulation. Moved out very well holding shape and topline easily.
2nd - Ycart In with Hounds (Mr K K & Mrs T J Fraser & Butler)
Another quality Junior. Different in stamp to first but really excelled in general conformation. Excellent coat and pelt. Moved very well. Pushed very hard for top spot.
3rd - Gwynfe Carreg Glas of Foxchapel (Mr W & Mrs V Davies)
Res - Otterholme Ulysses (Ms T Jones)
VHC - Ankietaz One Two (Miss J Windsor-Hichens & Mr A Lee)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 3
1st - Mansergh History of Art (Miss D Wills)
Passed my judging table as he came into the class and I had to look twice! Beautiful dog with sound conformation and a totally effortless stride. Real Border head and expression without exaggeration, Correct bite with big teeth and correctly aligned jaw. Excellent front angulation, good rib, length to loin and correctly angled croup and stifle, strong hocks that allowed the effortless movement. A joy to go over and judge. Pleased to be able to award this dog CC and BOB.
2nd - Otterholme Ulysses (Ms T Jones)
This young dog is a quality dog who needs a little more maturity. He picked up his game in this class by moving much more positively. Very pleasing to go over with length to body, well angulated front and rear. Pleasing head with expression and a keen eye. Glad he managed to get it together.
3rd - Earthtaw Making the Day (Miss J Haydon)
Res - Raedwulf Alchemy at Vandamere (Miss J Singh)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 2
1st - Skyeisla Blue Reflection (Mr D Haugh)
Lovely blue dog. Interesting dog to go over. Had good head and neck flowing into very well laid shoulder. Good rear angulation. Excellent coat and pelt. This dog came into his own on the move.
2nd - Baillieswells Ncn'ean (Miss T J Peacock)
Another good looking dog pushed 1 hard. Lovely head and expression. Good front angulation and length to body. Just not moving as well as 1.
3rd - Mysulan Easy Ryder (Mr B Jepson)
Res - Otterholme Ulysses (Ms T Jones)
VHC - Raedwulf Alchemy at Vandamere (Miss J Singh)
Entries: 10 Absentees: 3
1st - Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm (Mrs C Swain)
This blue boy certainly comes into his own on the move. He makes an excellent shape showing his balanced front complimented by a well angulated rear. His head is strong without being coarse and of good Border otter like shape. Strong coat just would like more colour to show the blue.
2nd - Fisherbloom Dont Stop Me Now At Louajak (Miss C Gwilliam)
Beautiful boy equally as good as winner just missed out on movement. He has a good flow from a lovely head and neck to an excellent front and balanced by good rear angulation.
3rd - Rhozzum Worrick (Mrs M Sharp)
Res - Kirkbyvalley Silent Storm (Mr L & Miss I M Jackson & Dugdale)
VHC - Raedwulf Alchemy at Vandamere (Miss J Singh)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 1
1st - Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry (Mrs K Tuffin)
This dog stood out in this class. Excels on the move. Interesting dog to go over. Lovely flow from nose to tail. Good front angulation strong topline with excellent rear angulation. Narrow throughout and liked his size. Head was what I like with good flat skull and strong muzzle. Pushed hard in challenge
2nd - Achouffe McKay's Fable of Redesholt (Mrs S McKay)
Another good looking dog who pushed his rival hard. Strong shape that draws the eye. Excels in head and expression. Excellent coat and pelt.
3rd - Thistlestone Glenfiddich (Mr S Whisker & Miss J May)
Res - Farlacroft My Friend Walter (Mr M Wait)
VHC - Glen Mara Oh Viedo At Kersfell JW (Mrs M Sneddon)
Entries: 5 Absentees: 1
1st - CH Otterbobs Tolson (Mr J R & Mrs H Gilpin)
What a show stopper! Excels in good conformation which is so compelling to watch on the move. No exaggeration on this boy. Excellent head of good strong otter like shape. Superb expression and attitude. Good front angulation balanced by equally good rear angulation. Neat well padded feet. Excellent topline and correctly set tail. Pushed so hard for the CC was a close run! Very pleased to award him RCC.
2nd - CH Yorkpiece Fiery Lucifer (Mrs J L Lee)
Pleasing quality dog. Eye catching blue put down in excellent condition. Liked his general appearance. Good head with neat ears. Holds his excellent body shape on the move. Worthy champion. Just didn’t move as well as first placed dog.
3rd - Chatmoss Bullet Tooth Tony JW (Miss J Hughes)
Res - CH Stowthorney Wicker Man JW (Mr R Brewster & Ms J Green)
Entries: 5 Absentees: 1
Four lovely veterans!
1st - Irton Morse Code JW (Mr & Mrs D Fryer)
Strong beautiful dog 11 years old. Easily spanned still in fine fettle. Shown in great coat, excellent pelt and still has neat well-padded feet. Lovely otter shape to his strong expressive head. Moved so well holding his excellent shape on the move. Always liked this dog gave him a best puppy at Leeds Ch show2010 and today he was my Best Veteran
2nd - Ir CH Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi JW ShCM (Mrs M J Holmes)
Another lovely well put together dog. Excellent shape and type. Good otter like head with keen expression. Moved well.
3rd - Glebeheath Smash N'grab At Jordith (Mrs L.M.I & Mr A.M. Jordan-Smith)
Res - Breckgreen Soldier Blue (Mrs. J. Green)
Entries: 12 Absentees: 1
A lot of variation in this class. The exhibits in this class will change places many times during their development.
1st - Northborders Pinot to Thornyhurst NAF TAF (Mrs L Illingworth)
A lovely looking puppy showing a lot of promise. Pleasing head with good expression and nice dark eye. Good front angulation balanced by equally well-balanced rear angulation. Enough length of loin. Overall looked good standing and moved out very well. Best puppy Bitch
2nd - Fisherbloom Singin Hinny NAF (Mrs G Maskell & Miss G Adams)
Another puppy of good shape who moved well. Very raw but showing promise.
3rd - Thistlemead Sundance (Mrs P M Heeley)
Res - Northborders Chianti (Mrs J A Fletcher)
VHC - Otterbobs Aira Force Flegato (Mrs M Fleming)
Entries: 10 Absentees: 3
1st - Rockslade Russian Roulette (Miss G Lowe & Mr T Miles)
good looking puppy. Pleasing head with good reach of neck well ribbed back with good length to body. Well set tail held topline on the move. Moved okay.
2nd - Mysulan Dizzy (Mr B Jepson)
pretty bitch with quite good body shape. Nicely angulated front. Moved out quite well
3rd - Tarkaswell Highland Fling (Mrs C E Sansom)
Res - Arunmere Annie Oakley (Miss J Hughes)
VHC - Rhozzum Winter Cherry (Mrs M Sharp)
Entries: 9 Absentees: 3
1st - Otterwood Carolina (Mr S A Mcpherson)
Lovely blue bitch. Overall excellent shape. Lovely otter like head with keen expression. Good reach of neck. Well angulated front. Tight well-padded feet. Excellent topline, tailset and rear assembly. Showed her true qualities on the move. Needs to be moved at her own pace. Pushed hard in the challenge.
2nd - Foxfactor Happy Go Lucky (Mrs K D Stockley)
A youngster with a beautiful otter like head with keen expression. Liked her general shape good front balanced by equally good rear, tight well padded feet. Moved out very well.
3rd - Bluebabel Gypsy Heart (Mr K P & Mrs N B Yeates)
Res - Digmoor Solar Aquarius (Mr M P & Mrs S V Regan)
VHC - Borderrush Magic Bean (Miss A J Hall)
Entries: 10 Absentees: 4
1st - Mansergh Paint The Dream (Miss A Roslin Williams)
Beautiful bitch who excelled on the move. Beautiful traditional otter like head with correct bite and good sized teeth. Excellent balance to her body with good length superb front and rear angulation. Tight well-padded feet excellent tail set. Moved straight and true holding onto her shape as she moved a joy to watch. Pleased to award her RCC she pushed hard for top spot sadly coat not at its best today. A true Border Terrier.
2nd - Earthtaw Making Magic with Clipstone (Mrs E & Mrs J Jackson)
Good looking bitch of excellent size and shape. Excellent front and rear angulation. Strong coat and pelt. Showed very well.
3rd - Raedwulf Mata Hari (Mr M & Mrs V Atkinson)
Res - Caeruleum Fox at Northborders (Miss J North)
VHC - Otterwood Aura (Miss A J Hall)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 3
1st - Raedwulf Mata Hari (Mr M & Mrs V Atkinson)
Good looking bitch. Pleasing otter like head, good mouth. Liked her size and general shape. Good topline and tailset. She moved very well.
2nd - Umbala Sirocco (Mr & Mrs G J Fordham & Mrs G Cove-Print)
Blue bitch with a really nicely shaped otter like head, nice flat skull. Good general appearance. Moved okay.
3rd - Foxfactor Foxtrot (Mr D & Mrs C Nightingale)
Res - Ankietaz Chillaxing (Miss J Windsor-Hichens & Mr A Lee)
Entries: 11 Absentees: 3
1st - Orangebox A New Hope At Itsaso (Miss L Tanton-Joy)
Likeable sort of good proportions. Pleasing head shape. Moved out well keeping outline on the move. Excellent coat
2nd - Tarkaswell High Fidelity (Mrs C E Samsom)
Another lovely youngster. Lighter size than 1 . Good otter shape to her head. Moved well holding her shape on the move.
3rd - Raedwulf Mata Hari (Mr M & Mrs V Atkinson)
Res - Borderxpress Echo Beach (Mr R Wright)
VHC - Foxwater House Of Jazz JW (Mrs J Spence)
Entries: 14 Absentees: 2
My overall favourite class. Many quality bitches here which will change places many times over the course of their careers. So, if you went cardless don’t despair! My 5 placings were superb.
1st - Carrock Curiosity JW (Ms J Fawcett)
What a cracking bitch this one is. She pushed hard in the challenge and I know her time will come. Easy to handle bitch of good size and shape. Super ottery head, good bite and big teeth. Excellent length to body. This one will last she had a spring to her step and on the move she shows her good conformation and breed assets.
2nd - Bardenfox Queen of the Road (Mr I & Mrs J Broomhead)
Another bitch of good quality. Otter like head of correct proportion to body size. Really like the flow from head to neck of this one it accentuates the otter like look. General good conformation which showed on the move and she really can move!
3rd - Stineval Memphis To Emblehope (Mr A & Mrs C Horner)
Res - Foxfactor Fire Cracker JW (Mrs K D Stockley)
VHC - Thistlemead Harmony JW (Mrs P M Heeley)
Entries: 5 Absentees: 1
1st - Bardenfox Tale as Old as Time (Mr I & Mrs J Broomhead)
Quality bitch of excellent size and shape. Shown in good form with a correct full coat. She has an otter like head with a strong jaw and big teeth and good expression. Excellent reach of neck into well angulated shoulders correctly shaped body, easily spanned. Proper length to loin that allows flexibility. Rear assembly is strong complimenting the front this allowed easy flowing movement and she was light on her feet! A dog that could go all day. Very pleased to award her BCC.
2nd - Tarkaswell Sea The Stars (Mrs C E Sansom)
Another quality bitch showing well today. Pleasing head with nice flat skull. Excellent body shape with correct balance of front to rear angulation. She shows herself so well on the move, very eye catching.
3rd - Carrock Caelan (Ms J Fawcett)
Res - Otterpaws Red Red Wine (Mrs J M Dixon)
Entries: 3 Absentees: 1
Two lovely veterans thank you for bringing them today.
1st - Benattivo Abiba For Abisu (Miss S M Moseley)
12years old but still in fine fettle. Lovely head and body shape. Excellent wiry jacket neat feet. Moved out really well and seemed still up for a day’s work.
2nd - Borderxpress Miss Potter (Mr R Wright)
Much younger bitch although a little different in shape to 1. Pleasing head and expression. Good length to body nicely put together. Excellent coat and pelt. Just didn’t move as well as 1.