Show Type: Championship
Venue: Ripon Racecourse, Boroughbridge Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 1UG
Judge: Miss Tracey Peacock (Ragatam)
Entries: 149 making 147 entries
Firstly, I would like to thank the committee for their invitation to judge Border Terriers. Huge thanks to my two efficient stewards Laura Jordan-Smith and Julie North who kept me on track and finally the exhibitors for a super entry. Movement in general was better at the rear than in front as there were too many swinging fronts, wide movement and toeing in. There was a good selection of quality dogs and bitches for me to choose from and I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
Best Of Breed: Benattivo Silver Flame
DCC: Beaconpike Dionysus
RDCC: The Joker Let's Rock and Roll to Fevstone
Best Puppy - Dog: Glebeheath Oh Boy
RBCC: Howthwaite's Resolution
Best Puppy - Bitch: Carrock Carvetti
Best Puppy: Glebeheath Oh Boy
Best Veteran: TVG3, Clipstone Starshine
Entries: 4 Absentees: 1
1st - Clipstone Starshine (Miss E & Mrs J Jackson)
this 9 year old was in super condition. Good otter head with a strong jaw and big teeth. Well constructed dog of nice size, narrow and easily spannable. Moved out very well covering the ground with ease. Best Veteran and TVG3.
2nd - Mysulan Going Solo JW (Mrs S J Baxter)
another dog in super condition, good for size with pleasing head, narrow throughout and easy to span, excellent pelt, moved out well.
3rd - Dandyhow Friendly Fire at Chevinor ShCM ShCEx VW (Mrs H A Metcalfe)
Entries: 5 Absentees: 1
1st - Glebeheath Oh Boy (Mrs J Guvercin)
lovely well balanced puppy with good outline. Liked his narrow rib and length of body. Tail set was good and he carried it well. Good coat and pelt. Very promising puppy. Best Puppy.
2nd - Foxfactor Spick 'N' Span (Miss J North)
good head and correct bite with large teeth. He has a good straight front and level topline. Just a little unsettled on the day.
3rd - Lynsett The Huntsman (Mr J R & Mrs V Mann)
Res - Southash Smurfski Cervelo Blue (Mrs I Southam)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 1
1st - Upend Country Lad At Jacraila (Mrs I Nicol)
g/t with strong masculine head, good bite and well set ears. Just right for bone Straight front leading into well laid shoulders, excellent coat and pelt, racy outline and good movement.
2nd - Totherend Argus (Mr R G & Mrs E A Wright)
g/t of nice size, super headed lad with strong jaw, pleasing to go over with good front and rear angulation. Moved out well holding his shape and topline easily. Close between 1 ad 2.
3rd - Blaisdon Mister Nice Guy (Mr J N & Miss A J Thomas)
Res - Ycart Just to Ground (Mr K K Fraser & Mrs T J Butler)
VHC - Howthwaite Godfrey To Otterbuck (Mrs V Swallow)
Entries: 10 Absentees: 5
1st - Stineval Lambert JW (Mr A & Mrs C Horner)
g/t with lovely head, well set ears. He spans well, has a good pelt and harsh jacket. Nice length of body and strong loin with well muscled hindquarters. Moved very well.
2nd - Manorcroft Mr Brightside (Mr D Bean)
light grizzle with excellent head and expression. Good shoulders and front, super hindquarters, jacket okay. He just needs time to settle down on the move.
3rd - Oxcroft Bobbie (Mr J Price & Mrs M Davies)
Res - Pipruda Dark Rum at Beckholm (Mrs A Sutton)
VHC - Ravenside Run To Me (Mr G Grassie)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 1
1st - Ycart In with Hounds (Mr K K & Mrs T J Fraser & Butler)
g/t with super shoulders and front, level topline and good tailset, narrow throughout, lovely free mover covering the ground with ease. He was shown in good full jacket.
2nd - Gwynfe Carreg Glas of Foxchapel (Mr W & Mrs V Davies)
another quality male of good type, excellent otter head with a strong jaw. Correct shoulders, front okay, good topline and tailset. Moved out well.
3rd - Mysulan Easy Street (Mrs V Hall)
Res - Pipruda Dark Rum at Beckholm (Mrs A Sutton)
VHC - Borderstream Zodiak (Mr & Mrs S Ward)
Entries: 19 Absentees: 1
What a super class of quality dogs. Very close decisions for the placings with several good ones having to go home cardless.
1st - Beaconpike Dionysus (Mr S & Mrs K Golding)
2 year old who has a pleasing otter shaped head with a keen expression and a powerful jaw with big teeth. Nice reach of neck and shoulder placement with well ribbed back. His double jacket was of good texture and he spanned with ease. He moved with drive and purpose. A really well balanced dog of handy size who was presented in fit hard condition. A pleasure to award him the D.C.C.
2nd - The Joker Let's Rock and Roll to Fevstone (Mrs D Bullen)
g/t with typical otter head, well placed dark eyes, broad skull, good reach of neck, level topline and correct carrot tail. He has a good length if rib and he was shown in excellent harsh jacket with dense undercoat and a loose thick pelt. He covered the ground well on the move. R.C.C.
3rd - Farlacroft My Friend Walter (Mr M Wait)
Res - Fisherbloom Dont Stop Me Now At Louajak (Miss C Gwilliam)
VHC - Glen Mara Oh Viedo At Kersfell JW (Mrs M Sneddon)
Entries: 9 Absentees: 1
1st - CH Yorkpiece Fiery Lucifer (Mrs J L Lee)
eye catching b/t dog, pleasing in outline with a good reach of neck, topline and tailset. Super harsh blue coat on a good thick pelt. Nicely angulated behind allowing him to move around the ring efficiently.
2nd - CH Otterbobs Tolson (Mr J R & Mrs H Gilpin)
another very good dog with a strong head, nice eye and expression, good neck and shoulders, narrow in body and spannable. Good legs and feet, came short of coat today. He moved well but not as free as my winner.
3rd - Brankell Big Break For Grindelvald (Mrs M Bailey)
Res - Keebank Just In Time (Mrs L Keeffe)
VHC - Thornheswin Ring Of Fire (Mr J C Dixon)
Entries: 2 Absentees: 1
1st - Keebank Withy Song (Mrs L Rostron)
super bitch, well balanced throughout, lovely otter head, well ribbed, neat feet, in good condition, moved well.
Entries: 10 Absentees: 3
1st - Carrock Carvetti (Ms J Fawcett)
lovely head with well set neat ears, good thick pelt and harsh jacket. Narrow throughout and easy to span. Good front, pleasing body and well muscled hindquarters, moved out well with a steady easy stride. B.P.B.
2nd - Picer Mirabel Ostler (Mr G & Mrs S Pickering)
b/t with pleasing head, correct bite, nice length of neck, ribs carried well back, racy hindquarters, moved well but coat not as good as winner today.
3rd - Mysulan Free and Easy (Mrs S J Baxter)
Res - Oldanvil Lyrical Lunar (Mr J & Mrs T M Evans)
VHC - Nottorg Nekesa (Mrs A Taylor)
Entries: 9 Absentees: 0
1st - Ycart Just Stood Baying (Mr K K Fraser & Mrs T J Butler)
lovely feminine b/t with good length of rib on a balanced body, good bend of stifle, super jacket and pliable thick pelt. Head okay with plenty of time to mature. Moved out very well.
2nd - Nurisha Run for Home to Comberdown (Mr I & Mrs A Higham)
g/t with pleasing head, neat ears and nice dark eye. Good reach of neck, well placed shoulders narrow body and well ribbed back. Moved out well covering the ground with ease.
3rd - Howthwaite Gaan Divilish (Mr R J & Mrs E A Barrett)
Res - Tojamatt Lacemaker (Mr & Mrs D Matthews)
VHC - Totherend Honeybee (Mr R G & Mrs E A Wright)
Entries: 12 Absentees: 5
1st - Northborders Pinot to Thornyhurst (Mrs L Illingworth)
lovely bitch with good head ear placement and expression. Straight in front, good legs and correctly sized well padded feet, good neck and shoulders, moved freely.
2nd - Otterbobs Aira Force Flegato (Mrs M Fleming)
very nice type, well put together, good for size and construction with good length of rib and strong loin. Just preferred the head and expression of 1. Moved well.
3rd - Coral Gem Fiery Lucifer Via Ycart (Mr K K & Mrs T J Fraser & Butler)
Res - Otterbuck Chicago (Mrs V Swallow)
VHC - Havencroft Emerald (Mrs N A Cummins)
Entries: 18 Absentees: 5
1st - Liatch Madame Pommery at Wilholme (Mr D Shields & Ms I Glen)
very nice type, head okay, good for size, well balanced throughout with good tail set. Good double coat and thick pelt. Moved with accuracy on a long ground covering stride.
2nd - Thornheswin Huntress (Mr J C Dixon)
well balanced bitch of good proportions, lovely otter head and expression, well constructed with a smart and typey overall outline. Moved well.
3rd - Mysulan Rhapsody In Blue (Mrs S J Baxter)
Res - Rockslade Russian Roulette JW (Miss G Lowe & Mr T Miles)
VHC - Borderxpress Echo Beach (Mr R Wright)
Entries: 23 Absentees: 3
1st - Benattivo Silver Flame (Mrs S J & Mr C P Girling)
beautiful b/t bitch, nice size feminine head with little stop and small ears, good reach of neck with narrow front and clean well laid shoulders, narrow body with good length of rib that is easily spanned. Shown in super double coat and a thick pelt. Moved out very well covering the ground with ease. very pleased to award her B.C.C. and B.O.B.
2nd - Earthtaw Making Magic with Clipstone (Mrs E & Mrs J Jackson)
of good breed type, lovely otter head, neat well placed ears, dark eye, correct bite, easily spanned. Well ribbed back, good coat and thick pelt, moved out with reach and drive.
3rd - Tarkaswell High Fidelity (Mrs C E Samsom)
Res - Rockslade Ravishing (Mrs D E Harris)
VHC - Totherend Myrna Loy (Mr R G & Mrs E A Wright)
Entries: 10 Absentees: 4
1st - Howthwaite's Resolution (Mr R J & Mrs E A Barrett)
lovely feminine head with a good reach of neck, easily spanned, ribs well carried back and loin was strong. Good tailset and correct angulation in front and behind. Super sound movement and presented in good double coat. R.B.C.C
2nd - CH Wintergarden Bluestocking At Tythrop (Mrs J L Lee)
showy b/t with pleasing head and expression. Good bite with big teeth. Lovely neck flowing into good shoulders and narrow straight front. She was easily spanned and her hindquarters were well angulated. Moved with long free easy stride.
3rd - CH Alcumlow Bloom JW (Mr P, Mrs B & Miss R Barber)
Res - Picer Isabel Derby (Mr G & Mrs S Pickering)
VHC - Tarkaswell Sea The Stars (Mrs C E Sansom)