Show Type: Championship
Venue: HAREWOOD HOUSE PARK, HAREWOOD, Nr. LEEDS LS17 9LQ
Judge: Mrs J Fawcett (Carrock)
Entries: 128 dogs making 138 entries
My thanks to the Leeds City & District Canine Association for their kind invitation to judge their Championship show, enabling me to award my first set of Challenge Certificates. Thank you also to my two stewards, Mags & Bob, who kept the ring running smoothly throughout the day which meant we managed to finish by 3pm before the rain came. My biggest thanks go to all the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to go over their dogs and for the sporting manner in which my decisions were accepted – I had a fantastic entry for a show taking place on a Friday and in the holiday season – I was absolutely delighted.
Just a comment about the ring – the rather large metal tent fixings that took up quite a lot of the ring were a bit of a hazard. However, I believe we managed to work around them well and I was able to see the movement of all the exhibits.
As you would expect, coats were at various stages but on the whole most were acceptable. All dogs were entire, there were no kinked tails and just one or two untidy mouths. When I last judged in November 2019 my main concern was size and this still remains an issue – I was unable to span quite a number of both dogs & bitches on the day and this was reflected in my decisions. Poor front angulation also seems to be an issue – a number of upright shoulders and a lot of very wayward front legs. I thought it also relevant to mention the number of long, thin muzzles, particularly in the younger classes, that seem to be creeping into the breed – Border Terriers should have short, strong muzzles.
That all said, I had some quality dogs to judge – I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
Best Of Breed: CH Otterbobs Tolson
DCC: CH Otterbobs Tolson
RDCC: CH Yorkpiece Fiery Lucifer
BCC: CH Wintergarden Bluestocking At Tythrop
RBCC: Benattivo Silver Flame
Best Puppy: Stineval Lambert JW
Best Veteran: Mysulan Going Solo JW
Special Beginners in Breed: Ravenside Run To Me
Entries: 9 Absentees: 0
1st - Glebeheath Oh Boy (Mrs J Guvercin)
Caught my eye when he came in the ring. Just a youngster at 6½ months old at his first show. Presented in very good condition. Lovely head that will only get better as he matures, dark eye, correct scissor bite and neat ears. Good thick pelt and harsh jacket. Nice lay back of shoulder, leading to a good length of body, ribbed well back, narrow throughout and easy to span. Excellent top line and tail set. A little unsettled on the move today but the few strides I did see were sound. Very promising – one I will watch with interest.
2nd - Raedwulf Nightfall (Mr M & Mrs V Atkinson)
Similar in size to 1. Slightly longer in muzzle but with a good bite and well set ears. Nice shoulder angulation, narrow throughout and spanned well. Level top line and good tail set. Moved well.
3rd - Ycart Just to Ground (Mr K K Fraser & Mrs T J Butler)
Res - Hightarn Nightfall At Roseghyll (Mrs A Johnson)
VHC - Dandyhow Postman Pat (Mrs K M Irving)
Entries: 5 Absentees: 1
1st - Stineval Lambert JW (Mr A & Mrs C Horner)
G/T with strong, masculine head, good bite and well set ears. Just right for bone, he spans well and has an excellent pelt & harsh jacket. Well angulated both front and rear, good length of body and strong loin with well-muscled hindquarters. Very accurate on the move fore & aft, holding a very good top line with well-set tail. Pleased to award him BPD and BPIB.
2nd - Totherend Argus (Mr R G & Mrs E A Wright)
Lighter red grizzle, slightly heavier I build than 1. Shown in a full jacket with good pelt. Nicely proportioned head and good jaw with neat ears. Straight front leading into well laid shoulders, nice length of body. Moved out steadily keeping a good top line. Just preferred the overall balance of 1.
3rd - Borderella High Tide (Mrs P South)
Res - Pipruda Dark Rum at Beckholm (Mrs A Sutton)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 1
1st - Cobstoneway Stand By Me (Mrs G Stevens)
G/T, lovely headed dog with well-set ears, dark eye and good dentition. Another that was well angulated both front and rear. Spanned well, good length of body and ribbed well back. Good pelt and jacket. Moved soundly round the ring – a well-balanced dog.
2nd - Ravenside Run To Me (Mr G Grassie)
Grizzle dog with moderate head, neat ears and good jaw. Lovely in front with nice lay back of shoulder and ribbed well back. Spannable, he stands on neat feet and is well muscled. Moved well round the ring. Shown in good jacket with thick pelt.
3rd - Hunter Harry's Son (Mr W & Mrs N Grace)
Res - Borderella High Tide (Mrs P South)
VHC - Pipruda Dark Rum at Beckholm (Mrs A Sutton)
Entries: 6 Absentees: 1
1st - Arunmere Midnight Cowboy (Mrs A J Parsons)
Red grizzle of good size. Masculine head with correct bite and keen expression. Spanning well, he had a good length of body, strong, well-muscled hindquarters. A little unsettled on the table today but he won this class on his movement.
2nd - Thornheswin Huntsman (Mr. J.C.Dixon)
Another good headed dog with correct dentition and neat ears. Lovely B/T coat and pelt. Good for bone, he is well-muscled and spans well. Out moved by 1 today.
3rd - Raedwulf Nightfall (Mr M & Mrs V Atkinson)
Res - Raedwulf Daybreak (Mr M & Mrs V Atkinson)
VHC - Achouffe Fens Stalker (Miss L J Hammersley)
Entries: 3 Absentees: 0
1st - Ycart In with Hounds (Mr K K & Mrs T J Fraser & Butler)
Masculine headed, red dog, who is up on the leg but spannable. Racy body lines with ribs carried well back. Good straight front. Presented in a good coat. Nicely muscled. Moved out positively
2nd - Brankell Big Break For Grindelvald (Mrs M Bailey)
One I have judged before as a Junior. Good head, dark eye and correct bite although ears are a little heavy. He moved out well keeping a level top line. Just preferred the lay back of shoulder of 1 today.
3rd - Kentixen Mint Imperial At Roseghyll (Mrs A Johnson)
Entries: 13 Absentees: 5
1st - Farlacroft My Friend Walter (Mr M Wait)
B/T – another I have judged before as a puppy. Nicely matured head with dark eye, neat ears and keen expression. Good reach of neck leading to well-placed shoulders, nice length of body and strong loin. Well-muscled hindquarters. Good jacket and pelt. Sound on the move.
2nd - Fisherbloom Dont Stop Me Now At Louajak (Miss C Gwilliam)
Handy sized red grizzle with nicely proportioned head, good muzzle and correct bite. Narrow throughout and spans easily. Nicely angulated and show in fit condition. He moved out OK but lost his top line a little on the move.
3rd - Glen Mara Oh Viedo At Kersfell JW (Mrs M Sneddon)
Res - Kadaredhills Breaking Free (Mrs J Potts)
VHC - Cedarhill Dish Of The Day For Dexlin (Mr B & Mrs L P Inness)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 0
A strong class of good quality dogs, again difficult to judge as all different types.
1st - CH Otterbobs Tolson (Mr J R & Mrs H Gilpin)
G/T with masculine head, good bite and short, strong muzzle. Well set, neat ears, dark eye and lovely expression. Just right for bone, he has an excellent lay back of shoulder, leading into a good length of body, ribbed well back. Lovely rear angulation and nicely muscled hind quarters. A real showman who has a good connection with his handler. Moved around the ring with drive covering the ground well and keeping a fantastic top line. Pleased to award him DCC & BOB and delighted he later on went on to win TG3.
2nd - CH Yorkpiece Fiery Lucifer (Mrs J L Lee)
Another lovely dog, B/T, with lovely thick pelt and correct ticking. Similar in size to 1. His head is of good proportion with neat ears and correct bite. Another who is just right for bone. Narrow throughout, good length of rib and easy to span, just not quite the lay back of shoulder as 1. Lovely top line and tail set. Stands on neat, well-padded feet. Moved soundly round the ring. RDCC.
3rd - CH Ridgebow Two Hoots JW (Mr N & Mrs A Duxbury)
Res - Otterholme Ulysses (Ms T Jones)
VHC - Lynsett Lewis (Mr P Armstrong)
Entries: 6 Absentees: 1
1st - Mysulan Going Solo JW (Mrs S J Baxter)
Another B/T I have judged before as a four year-old. Now a veteran, he still has the qualities I admired before – good for size, pleasing head, narrow throughout and easy to span. Excellent pelt & good top coat. Moved out well keeping a good top line.
2nd - Blue Duke Of Cumbria At Roseghyll (Mrs A Johnson)
10½ year-old G/T not showing his age at all. Typical head. Good harsh jacket. Shorter in body than 1 and carrying a little extra condition today so not as easy to span. Moved out soundly.
3rd - Dandyhow Friendly Fire at Chevinor ShCM ShCEx (Mrs H A Metcalfe)
Res - Brumberhill Breitling (Mr T & Mrs K Kelly)
VHC - Dymanti Roman Warrior at Nottorg ShCM (Mr P J & Mrs A K Taylor)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 0
1st - Ravenside Run To Me (Mr G Grassie)
2nd in JD. Pleased to see that he won SBG1 later in the day.
2nd - Thistlemead Harmony JW (Mrs P M Heeley)
Nice for type with good head and expression, neat ears and good bite. Shown in short topcoat with good undercoat. Moved OK. I just preferred the overall balance and lay back of shoulder of 1
3rd - Hunter Harry's Son (Mr W & Mrs N Grace)
Res - Howthwaite Gertrude (Mr P Oakman)
VHC - Foxwater Miss Adventure At Dejurra (Mrs A E Pitt)
Entries: 9 Absentees: 1
1st - Howthwaite Gaan Divilish (Mr R J & Mrs E A Barrett)
Good for overall size with feminine head that still needs to mature. Nicely balanced, she is narrow throughout and easy to span. Well angulated both front and rear. Strong in loin and well-muscled. Moved well fore and aft, which won her the class and subsequently BPB.
2nd - Alcumlow Star Turn (Mr P, Mrs B & Miss R Barber)
Similar size to 1 with pleasing head, neat ears and dark eye. Nice lay back of shoulder leading into a good length of body. Shown in neat topcoat and good undercoat. Good top line and tail set. Another youngster that was a little unsettled on the move today but the few strides I did see were sound.
3rd - Picer Mirabel Ostler (Mr G & Mrs S Pickering)
Res - Ycart Just Stood Baying (Mr K K Fraser & Mrs T J Butler)
VHC - Howthwaite Gertrude (Mr P Oakman)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 1
1st - Tojamatt Lacemaker (Mr & Mrs D Matthews)
Rangy, G/T with pleasing head and expression. Excellent bite. Lovely neck leading to well-placed shoulders. Narrow throughout she spans well. Good top line and tail set. She moved well enough to win her class.
2nd - Thornheswin Northern Lass (Mr J C Dixon)
Slightly heavier built than 1 but still spannable. Good head, keen expression with near ears. Nice reach of neck leading to good length of body. Nicely muscled hindquarters. Moved OK.
3rd - Oxbeck Rags to Riches (Miss K Haugh)
Res - Hightarn Nightingale At Nottorg (Mrs A Taylor)
VHC - Carrickfarm Myra (Mrs M Armstrong)
Entries: 9 Absentees: 1
1st - Benattivo Silver Flame (Mrs S J & Mr C P Girling)
This B/T caught my eye as soon as she came in the ring. Feminine head, with short, strong muzzle, neat ears & lovely expression. Just right for bone, she has a good reach of neck, well laid shoulders, nice length of body leading to strong loin and well-muscled hindquarters. Shown in a lovely topcoat with thick pelt. Neat, small, well-padded feet. Moved effortlessly around the ring. Delighted to award her RCC.
2nd - Ridgebow Ice Witch (Mr N & Mrs A Duxbury)
Another nice bitch, different type to 1. Lovely head with neat ears and good bite. Good for bone, she is well-angulated front and rear with a good length of body. Shown in a lovely rich, red, harsh jacket. Moved out soundly.
3rd - Comberdown Copacabana (Mr I & Mrs A Higham)
Res - Tarkaswell Highland Fling JW (Mrs C E Sansom)
VHC - Thistlemead Scentsation (Ms P M Heeley)
Entries: 11 Absentees: 2
1st - Thornheswin Set To Strike (Mr C Dixon)
Up to size, B/T with strong head & correct bite. Good reach of neck and lay back of shoulder, nice length of body leading to strong hindquarters. Good coat & pelt. Moved OK – just dropped her top line slightly on the move.
2nd - Howthwaite Times Gone By (Mr D, Mrs V and Miss E Clements)
Another B/T with nicely proportioned head, good bite and near ears. Narrower than 1 she spans well. Good coat with lovely ticking. A little unsettled on the table today. Moved OK but would prefer a slightly better tail set.
3rd - Thistlemead Sundance (Mrs P M Heeley)
Res - Arunmere Annie Oakley (Miss J Hughes)
VHC - Carrickfarm Macey (Mrs M Armstrong)
Entries: 11 Absentees: 2
1st - Otterholme Underground (Ms T Jones)
Grizzle bitch with feminine head, good ear set and correct bite. Nice body lines being narrow throughout and easy to span. Well angulated front and rear. Shown in good coat. Moved out well both ways and a good free stride in profile
2nd - Totherend Greta Garbo (Mr R G & Mrs E A Wright)
Grizzle bitch I judged as a puppy. Her head has matured well and is of nice proportion, correct bite. Handy for size she spans well. Good in shoulder and rib with nice top line and tail set. Moved OK.
3rd - Alcumlow Portobello Road (Mr P, Mrs B & Miss R Barber)
Res - Howthwaite Times Gone By (Mr D, Mrs V and Miss E Clements)
VHC - Kadaredhills Henley Star (Mrs J Potts)
Entries: 13 Absentees: 3
1st - Totherend Myrna Loy (Mr R G & Mrs E A Wright)
Litter sister to 2nd in Post Grad. class. with a slightly stronger head, good ear set and correct bite. Nicely angulated front and rear with a good length of body, she moved out soundly around the ring keeping a level top line.
2nd - Mansergh Paint The Dream (Miss A Roslin Williams)
B/T, rangier than 1. Pleasing, feminine head with neat ears and good bite. Very narrow throughout so she spanned easily. Good lay back of shoulder leading to nice length of body. Coat not at it’s best today. Moved out OK. I just thought she could have done with a little more weight on her.
3rd - Tarkaswell High Fidelity (Mrs C E Samsom)
Res - Mysulan Go Easy (Mrs S J Baxter)
VHC - Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere (Miss J Hughes)
Entries: 12 Absentees: 1
This was a very difficult class to judge!
1st - CH Wintergarden Bluestocking At Tythrop (Mrs J L Lee)
A lovely B/T, well balanced, workmanlike bitch with well-proportioned head, big teeth and good bite. She has a lovely reach of neck, excellent shoulders and good return of upper arm. Just right for bone, straight front and neat, well-padded feet. She is easy to span with ribs well back. Shown in good harsh top coat and thick pelt. Moving soundly and accurately around the ring with good reach and drive from her well-muscled hindquarters. Pleased to award her BCC.
2nd - CH Glebeheath Button It (Mrs J Guvercin)
Another lovely bitch, slightly more of her than 1 and not quite as easy to span. That said, she is well put together with a typical head, good length of muzzle and good bite. She had a good reach of neck, well placed shoulders and good length of rib. Well presented in a harsh topcoat and good pelt. Moved out accurately and with drive. Unlucky to meet 1 today.
3rd - CH Howthwaite Gay Dusky (Mr R J & Mrs E A Barrett)
Res - CH Ragatam Essence JW (Miss T Peacock)
VHC - CH Alcumlow Bloom JW (Mr P, Mrs B & Miss R Barber)
Entries: 2 Absentees: 0
1st - Keebank Withy Song (Mrs L Rostron)
Nicely put together, well balanced, grizzle bitch with moderate head, nicely placed neat ears and excellent bite. Good angulation front and rear, good length of body and well-muscled hindquarters. Good jacket and pliable pelt. Moved OK.
2nd - Crosby Dark Duchess At Roseghyll (Mrs A Johnson)
Heavier made than 1, carrying a little more condition and, although slightly shorter in body than I would prefer, she has good angulation front and rear. Typical head with good bite. Shown in good coat. Moved OK.