Show Type: Championship
Venue: H & H Exhibition Hall, Montgomery Way, Rosehill, Carlisle. CA1 2RS
Judge: Mrs Charlotte Archibald (Tweedburn)
Entries: 196 dogs making 233 entries, 8 NFC
What an absolute honour and a privilege to be invited to judge this show, my thanks to the Officers and Committee of the Border Terrier Club, and my two excellent stewards for the day, Judy and Marina.
My sincere thanks also, to ALL the exhibitors for making it truly memorable, with 196 dogs, 233 entries.
Some very close decisions had to be made!
On the down side, I found some very short muzzles and small teeth, and quite a number of filthy teeth!! Temperaments were generally good, there were 2 kinked tails and 1 suspect mouth, a lack of muscle tone and condition in some exhibits, which is essential for a terrier to do it’s job.
That said, it was an absolute joy to see so many super dogs.
Best In Show: CH Otterbobs Tolson
Reserve Best In Show: CH Glebeheath Button It
Best Opposite Sex: CH Glebeheath Button It
DCC: CH Otterbobs Tolson
RDCC: Benattivo Charlie Brown
Best Puppy - Dog: Dassett Igglepiggle
RBCC: Valicetarn Velvet
Best Puppy - Bitch: Dassett Upsy Daisy
Best Puppy: Dassett Igglepiggle
Reserve Best Puppy: Dassett Upsy Daisy
Best Opposite Sex Puppy: Dassett Upsy Daisy
Best Veteran: CH Otterbobs Xolana
Entries: 0 Absentees: 0
Entries: 15 Absentees: 5
What a way to start the show, fabulous class of oldies!
1st - Chorbeck Chatty Man JW ShCM (Mrs H Haughton)
7 yrs old g/t just the right size, with the thickest of jackets, typical head, good reach of neck, leading to decent length of ribs, easily spanned, strong hindquarters, good for bone, moved with purpose and drive on neat feet.
2nd - Blue Duke Of Cumbria At Roseghyll (Mrs A Johnson)
11 yrs old g/t, not quite the jacket of 1, but plenty of it and harsh, covering a thick pelt, attractive head with dark points, good body length, not quite the presence of 1, but moved out well, also on neat feet.
3rd - Bristoc Rock The Boat at Bluebabel (Mr K P & Mrs N B Yates)
10 yrs old, slightly bigger than the first 2, lovely border head with little stop, also g/t, lovely outline moved well and carried a well set on tail.
Res - Stineval Basil Of Cromlechs ShCM (Miss K Hamilton)
VHC - Mysulan Going Solo JW (Mrs S J Baxter)
Entries: 5 Absentees: 1
1st - Northborders Phillip (Mrs J Fletcher)
a well put together 7 mths g/t, super jacket for a young pup, good dentition, excelled for bone, head still a little immature but will come on, moved very well.
2nd - Tyneotter Bolt From The Blue (Mrs N Anderson)
7 mths b/t just a raw baby, had great expression, easily spanned, coat awaiting some more ticking, moved out well on neat feet.
3rd - Karison Kirsch (Miss K Johnson)
8mths b/t a tad heavy in ear, but still very much a baby, good body lines with a carroty tail, moved a little hesitantly.
Res - Fevstone Polar Ajax at Saxheath (Mrs A Heathcote)
Entries: 6 Absentees: 1
1st - Dassett Igglepiggle (Mrs S Spafford)
beautiful outline on this 10 mths g/t pup, typical head with neatly set ears, good body length the straightest of fronts, excelled in rib, great angulation, good jacket, moved so well both fore and aft. BPD BPIS
2nd - Redesholt Han Solo (Mrs S McKay)
almost 10 mths g/t similar to 1, attractive head with dark points, moderate neck length leading to well shaped body, neat feet , didn’t move as positively as 1 .
3rd - Chorbeck Curtain Call (Mrs H Haughton)
another lovely pup, 11 mths g/t typical head, fabulous jacket, similar to 1st 2, just preferred their body length.
Res - Normbar Beretta (Mr P Armstrong)
VHC - Stowthorney Best of You (Mr R Brewster & Ms J Green)
Entries: 11 Absentees: 0
1st - Akenside Isosceles (Mrs L Gosling)
13 mths old g/t, my notes say my kind of Border! Super head with the keenest expression, good body length covered in a thick pelt and jacket, good for bone, moved with ease on neat feet, just felt not mature enough for higher honours yet.
2nd - Glebeheath Oh Boy JW (Mrs J Guvercin)
14 mths g/t very attractive exhibit, with a masculine head, right length of neck leading to good bodylines, finished with a carroty tail, not the jacket/pelt of 1, moved out well.
3rd - Benattivo Woody At Ploughdown (Mr E & Dr M Armstrong)
almost 14 mths b/t longer cast than the first 2, straight front, keen expression, lovely dark eye, in super condition with plenty of ticking, moved well.
Res - Rainsbarrow Thistle (Miss J Young & Mr P McCluskey)
VHC - Whittonglebe Poacher (Mr G & Mrs J Mackenzie)
Entries: 6 Absentees: 0
1st - Stineval Lambert JW (Mr A & Mrs C Horner)
g/t looked a little big, but easily spanned, little stop on a strong head, with well set ears and good dentition, excellent double jacket, well set tail, moved steadily with purpose.
2nd - Lairehope Bijou (Mr P & Mrs K Lothian)
strong headed g/t dog with keen expression, well balanced throughout, well muscled, pity so short of coat, moved steadily.
3rd - Ravenside Run To Me At Sandyfaulds (Mr G Grassie)
g/t a much leaner dog than 1 and 2, but hard condition, with a strong head, keen dark eye, excellent straight front, carried his tail a tad high, but moved well.
Res - Pipruda Dark Rum at Beckholm JW (Mrs A Sutton)
VHC - Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill (Mr R & Mrs A Ramus)
Entries: 4 Absentees: 0
1st - Hightarn Nightfall At Roseghyll (Mrs A Johnson)
b/t typical expression with well set ears, a lean dog, would have liked to see a tad more muscle, moved out well on neat feet.
2nd - Foxwater Captain Scarlet (Mrs J Spence)
g/t larger type, with longer muzzle, in good coat/condition, well set on tail, from good topline.
3rd - Ravenside All In One Night (Mr S J Richardson)
g/t flowing bodylines, very attractive head, didn’t have the movement of 1 and 2.
Res - Netherhill Lochy (S Laverick)
Entries: 12 Absentees: 1
1st - Benattivo Charlie Brown (Mrs S J & Mr C P Girling)
g/t beautifully balanced dog, not overdone in any way, very attractive head with neatly set ears, set off with lovely dark points, bright keen eye, well off for bone, in super condition, with well set tail, moved out with ease on neat feet. RCC
2nd - Cobstoneway Stand By Me JW (Mrs G Stevens)
longer cast g/t, with kindly expression, lovely dark muzzle, plenty bone, narrow throughout, moved well.
3rd - Rockslade Romeo’s Revenge (Mr K Phillips)
lighter g/t with darkest ears, slightly longer muzzle than 1 and 2, narrow dog spanned with ease, in good jacket.
Res - Duke of York Fiery Lucifer To Stowthorney (Mr R Brewster & Ms J Green)
VHC - Smurfski Jingle Bells (Mrs A Walker)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 0
1st - Beaconpike Dionysus (Mr S & Mrs K Golding)
love this g/t, have judged this boy before, not overdone in anyway, has a fabulous jacket, covering excellent bone, masculine head with well set ears, good body length, well set tail, moved well for and aft, just didn’t have the verve today.
2nd - Brankell Big Break For Grindelvald (Mrs M Bailey)
darker g/t with dark expressive eyes, slightly heavy in ear, super harsh jacket, great outline, well off for bone, happy boy moved well.
3rd - Onthill Marksman At Ragatam (Miss T Peacock)
g/t longer in the muzzle than 1 and 2, attractive dark points, shorter in body, not the mover of 1 and 2.
Res - Lairehope Starman (Mr P & Mrs K Lothian)
VHC - Hollexby Travellin Man (Mr P Appleby)
Entries: 14 Absentees: 3
1st - Ravenside Helissio (Mr M Lowry)
g/t in super condition, thick jacket and pelt, strong head with keen expression, attractive dark points, good body length, well set carroty tail, moved well.
2nd - Cedarhill Dish Of The Day For Dexlin (Mr B & Mrs L P Inness)
g/t slightly finer in bone than 1, attractive head with dark eye/muzzle, good pelt and harsh jacket moved out well on neat feet.
3rd - Lessien Buckle N Boots (Miss S Pateman)
g/t in an abundance of coat! Pity just past it’s best, typical border head with keen expression, good body length with well set tail, moved with drive.
Res - Rock Sam At Raisbeck (Mrs G Hyslop)
VHC - Fisherbloom Dont Stop Me Now At Louajak (Miss C Gwilliam)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 0
1st - CH Otterbobs Tolson (Mr J R & Mrs H Gilpin)
g/t totally in balance, he has matured well, with a super head and expression, excellent jacket/pelt, straightest of fronts, easily spanned, well muscled, in superb condition, lovely topline stacked and moving, with well set tail, moved with economy and purpose, delighted to award him, Best Otter Head DCC, BIS
2nd - Keebank Just In Time (Mrs L Keeffe)
g/t similar in size to 1, typical border head, with dark points giving him great exprssion, narrow throughout, thick jacket, moved steadily on neat feet.
3rd - Oakyard Over The Moon (Miss L Clarke)
longer cast g/t dog, but well proportioned, kindly and keen expression, lacking a full jacket today, but moving very well.
Res - The Joker Let's Rock and Roll to Fevstone (Mrs D Bullen)
VHC - Fehmarn Moel Ceiliog (Mrs J Morton Shaw)
Entries: 15 Absentees: 3
1st - CH Otterbobs Xolana (Mr J R & Mrs H Gilpin)
9yrs old g/t the dam to BIS winner, love her type super head and expression, neatly placed ears, body length just right, super thick jacket, moved well fore and aft. BVIS
2nd - CH Remony Frosted Ivy JW ShCM (Mrs A Gregory)
9 yrs old, lovely g/t with the thickest of jackets, keenest expression, moved very well on the neatest of feet, literally splitting hairs between 1 and 2.
3rd - Caznray Just A Mystery From Thornheswin (Mr J C Dixon)
9yrs old, lighter g/t, workmanlike bitch with good body length excellent jacket, moved well.
Res - Raleniro New Rose (Mr M J & Mrs D A Lorraine)
VHC - Catgallows Serendipity (Mrs V I Mason)
Entries: 11 Absentees: 1
1st - Otterbobs Beatrix (Mr J R & Mrs H Gilpin)
just 6 mths, g/t, just a baby with the sweetest expression, strong muzzle, neatly set ears, excellent bone, a little short of coat, but evidence of a thick jacket, moved well.
2nd - Stineval Sasha (Mr A & Mrs C Horner)
another one just 6 mths, similar in size to 1, well put together, not the jacket of 1 yet, moving well.
3rd - Achnagairn The Baroness (Mrs A Fraser)
just over 6 mths b/t head developing well, sweet expression, well ribbed, with great jacket, well set tail, neat feet, moved well.
Res - Olliesorchids Vintage Fizz (Mr R & Mrs D Symons)
VHC - Karison Kampari (Miss K Johnson)
Entries: 12 Absentees: 0
1st - Dassett Upsy Daisy (Mrs S Spafford)
litter sister to BPD, g/t super head, well proportioned bitch, good for bone, well ribbed, thick pelt/jacket, maintained a level topline , moving so well. Just preferred her litter brother overall. BPB
2nd - Stowthorney These Days (Mr R Brewster & Ms J Green)
g/t narrow throughout, longer in muzzle, straight front, thick jacket, well balanced, moved well.
3rd - Alcumlow Monet's Garden (Mr P, Mrs B & Miss R Barber)
b/t just right for bone, tad heavy in the ear, narrow well balanced bitch, moving well.
Res - Earthwise Andromeda (Mr E Houston)
VHC - Onthill Dolly Daydream (Mr R & Mrs A Ramus)
Entries: 18 Absentees: 2
1st - Howthwaite Gaan Divilish (Mr R J & Mrs E A Barrett)
living up to her name! g/t in full coat, lovely feminine head with the keenest expression, up for anything! Well balanced, moved like a rocket, on neat feet.
2nd - Haystoun Cosmic Dancer At Paleside (Mr D & Mrs D Mitchell)
B/t lovely headed bitch with neat ears, excellent bodylines, well ribbed, straight front, just needed a little more jacket, moving well.
3rd - Picer Mirabel Ostler (Mr G & Mrs S Pickering)
b/t heavier set than 1 and 2, well balanced, the thickest of jackets, in good condition, moved steadily.
Res - Brankell Angeleyes At Nantcoch (Mrs J M Phillips)
VHC - Ravenside Despacito (Mr M Lowry)
Entries: 10 Absentees: 6
1st - Thistlemead Scentsation JW (Ms P M Heeley)
very attractive headed g/t bitch, in superb condition, excellent body length, with great jacket, and ring presence, moved very well, seriously considered for higher honours.
2nd - Havencroft Emerald (Mrs N A Cummins)
sweetest expression on this b/t bitch, typical border head, straight front, good for bone, moved well.
3rd - Coral Gem Fiery Lucifer Via Ycart (Mr K K & Mrs T J Fraser & Butler)
longer cast than the 1st 2, in great jacket, good strength of head, lighter in ear, moved steadily on neat feet.
Res - Dejurra Blue Moon (Mrs A E Pitt)
Entries: 14 Absentees: 3
1st - Roseghyll Lady Solitaire (Mrs A Johnson)
happy g/t with thick jacket, right length of muzzle with dark points, good dentition, moved well on neat feet.
2nd - Elemcella Sedum (Miss C Blackie)
g/t more masculine head than 1, very alert, longer cast than 1, in good jacket, moving well.
3rd - Great Clifton Chime (Master H Park)
more workmanlike head, but with attractive dark points, adequate bone, a little short of coat today.
Res - Foxwater Alma Ann (Mrs J Spence)
VHC - Otterpaws The Thunder Rolls (Miss A M Dixon)
Entries: 15 Absentees: 4
1st - Karison Kadbury (Miss K Johnson)
g/t attractive, typical border head, with keen dark eye, good for bone, thick pelt covered by a wiry thick jacket, well set carroty tail, moved steadily.
2nd - Achnagairn Class Act (Mrs A Fraser)
not the strength in head as 1, but also typical, well balanced bitch, jacket not the depth of 1, but moved well.
3rd - Roseghyll Lady Solitaire (Mrs A Johnson)
see 1st SBB
Res - Mysulan Rhapsody In Blue (Mrs S J Baxter)
VHC - Fehmarn Celtic Flame (Mrs J Morton Shaw)
Entries: 10 Absentees: 4
1st - Onthill Daydreamer (Mr R & Mrs A Ramus)
not overdone in any way, of the right size, super straight front, spannable, most attractive head, all in proportion, great double jacket, neatest of feet, moved very well, strong contender for higher honours.
2nd - Cedarhill Dolce Latte (Mrs D McLeod)
eye catcthing b/t, with well set ears, on a moderate skull, decent muzzle, good bodylines, neat feet, moving well.
3rd - Borderxpress Echo Beach (Mr R Wright)
finer in bone to the 1st 2, a tad heavy in ear, lovely topline both stacked and on the move. Moved out well on neat feet.
Res - Thistlemead Sundance JW (Mrs P M Heeley)
VHC - Lairehope Ocean Charm (M P & Mrs K Lothian)
Entries: 15 Absentees: 6
1st - Valicetarn Velvet (Mrs V Mason)
g/t, loved her fabulous head, with well set ears, good for bone, excellent rib carried well back, spannable, good body length, covered in the thickest jacket, in tip top condition, moved with ease. RCC
2nd - Tarkaswell Sea The Stars (Mrs C E Sansom)
very smart g/t bitch, not quite the head of 1, excellent balance, in good jacket, well shaped tail, moving well.
3rd - Achnagairn Touch Of Class (Mrs A Fraser)
such a sweetie, g/t, another with a fabulous head, such expression, double jacket, well set tail, moving out steadily.
Res - Decent Fiery Lucifer To Lessien (Miss S Pateman)
VHC - Thornheswin Set To Strike (Mr C Dixon)
Entries: 11 Absentees: 3
1st - CH Glebeheath Button It (Mrs J Guvercin)
g/t superbly balanced bitch, well muscled, in great condition, typical head, with super expression, good strength of muzzle, attractive dark points, so well put together, with ample bone, and neatest of feet, good angulation, moving with verve and grace. BCC RBIS BOS
2nd - CH Howthwaite's Resolution (Mr R J & Mrs E A Barrett)
g/t, what a pity her jacket was about to go, most typical border bitch, with attractive head, leading to a moderate neck, good shoulders, lovely topline, well set tail, so full of life, went off like a rocket!
3rd - CH Alcumlow Bloom JW (Mr P, Mrs B & Miss R Barber)
b/t, longer cast than the 1st 2, more up on the leg, but a very smart bitch, with great balance, narrow front, the thickest of jackets, hence Best Blue and Tan, moving well.
Res - Twigglestone Somethin Else For Lessien (Miss S J Pateman)
VHC - Carrock Curiosity JW (Ms J Fawcett)
Entries: 14 Absentees: 2
What a super entry for this class, it’s a long time since I have seen numerically, such a great entry, almost spoilt for choice!
1st. Catgallows Serendipity/ Valicetarn Velvet – Mrs V Mason – mother and daughter combination, like 2 peas in a pod! Well matched for size, and colour, moved well together.
2nd. Onthill Daydreamer / Onthill Dolly Daydream – Mr R & Mrs A Ramus – another mother and daughter combo, also well matched, looking the part.
3rd. Thistlemead Sundance/ Thistlemead Scentsation – Mrs P M Heeley – litter sisters, standing well, and moving well together.
Res. Lessien Buckle n Boots/ Twigglestone Somthin Else For Lessien – Miss S Pateman
VHC. Badgerbeck Tiny Dancer at Bluebabel/Bluebabel Gypsy Heart – Mr K P & Mrs N B Yeates