Show Type: Championship
Venue: Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6NW
Judge: Mrs Jane Roberts (Smalesmouth)
Entries: 104 dogs making 130 entries
Many thanks to the officers and committee for inviting me to judge Border Terriers at Three Counties Championship Dog Show. My appointment was originally for 2020 but it was worth the wait to be able to judge at this lovely showground at the foot of the Malvern Hills. Many thanks indeed to my stewards Bill and Trish who kept everything moving ringside in an efficient and pleasant manner. My thanks go to all the exhibitors who brought their dogs under me. It was a real privilege and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. There were some close decisions and I would like to thank all those who accepted my decisions so sportingly.
Based on my entry I felt that the overall quality of the breed was good. Most were fit and I thought that fronts and heads had improved from the last time I judged. There were only a few that I was unable to span and a couple who had missing teeth and one that had a kinked tail. I was particularly pleased with my bitch line-up and I thought there were some very good quality exhibits who on another day could be ticket winners.
Best Of Breed: CH Brumberhill Backatcha
RDCC: CH Otterbobs Tolson
RBCC: Bohamer York'ist Celeste By Tythrop
Best Puppy: Thistlestone Winter's Gold
Best Veteran: CH Brumberhill Back T' Future JW ShCM
Entries: 1 Absentees: 0
1st - Ravenside Play The Game Kersfell (Mrs M Sneddon)
8 mnth G/T Good size. Nice head, expression and good sized teeth. Liked his reach of neck into narrow shoulders. Nice straight front. Easily spannable with good length of ribs. Balanced outline. Good pelt and undercoat but lacking top coat to day. Promising youngster.
Entries: 4 Absentees: 1
1st - Manorcroft Johan at Brumberhill (Mr S A Mcpherson)
Very nice 11 mnth G/T Very good for size and overall balance. Very good head properties. Well constructed with good reach of neck into narrow shoulders. Straight front, correct bone and neat feet. Narrow all through with good length of body and rib. Easily spanned. Excellent top line and tail set. He covered the ground well in profile but front movement needs to settle. Well presented with correct double coat and pelt. Very promising. BPD
2nd - Digmoor Turn The Page (Mr M P & Mrs S V Regan)
7 mnths G/T, a few months younger than 1 and looks immature in comparison. Another dog who was good for size and balance. Good head properties, nice length of neck into narrow shoulders, good length of rib. Liked his top line and tail set. Presented in good double coat. Not as confident on the move as 1 but needs more time.
3rd - Hawcoat Solo Soldier (Mrs E J & Miss R C Larner)
Entries: 4 Absentees: 2
1st - Benattivo Woody At Ploughdown (Mr E & Dr M Armstrong)
B/T Rising 18mnths. Presented in very good coat and condition. Very good otter head with lovely eye and expression. Big teeth. Good length of neck into well laid shoulders. Well padded feet. Liked his length of body and length of rib making him easily spannable. Very good top line and tail set. Correct double jacket with an excellent top coat and thick pelt. He moved really well from all angles. A well balanced dog that I liked a lot.
2nd - Arunmere For Fox Sake (Miss J Hughes)
15 month G/T with a pleasing head and expression. Good neck into nice length of body. Correct for bone and feet. Good top line and tail set. A balanced dog, he moved soundly from all angles. In fit condition, he lost out to 1 as lacking in coat to day.
Entries: 2 Absentees: 0
1st - Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt (Ms S P Greenway)
Balanced G/T dog. Good head proportions with keen expression and good teeth. Narrow front with good lay of ribs. Spannable. Good top line and tail set. Moved well in profile and coming and going. Shown in double jacket with harsh topcoat.
2nd - Ravenside Run To Me At Sandyfaulds (Mr G Grassie)
Nice size G/T dog with good head and expression. Good Narrow front. Decent length of back with good top line and tail set. Moved OK in profile but Preferred movement of first. In fit condition but lacking coat today.
Entries: 4 Absentees: 2
1st - Manorcroft Johan at Brumberhill (Mr S A Mcpherson)
First in PD
2nd - Ravenside Play The Game Kersfell (Mrs M Sneddon)
First in MPD
Entries: 5 Absentees: 3
1st - Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill (Mrs S Pickerin)
Light G/T. Excellent head with little stop and strong muzzle. Balanced outline. Very good length of neck into narrow shoulders and straight front. Good feet. I liked his length of rib. Spannable. Presented in good coat and pelt. Covered the ground well in profile.
2nd - Ycart Just to Ground (Mr K K Fraser & Mrs T J Butler)
B/T Close up to 1. Well made balanced dog presented in fit condition. Good head properties and reach of neck. Straight forelegs and well padded feet. Narrow all through. Spannable. Good coat and pelt. Moved accurately but not quite the drive of the winning dog.
Entries: 7 Absentees: 0
Close decision between first 3 in this class.
1st - Duke of York Fiery Lucifer To Stowthorney (Mr R Brewster & Ms J Green)
Very well presented B/T Balanced outline. Very good head with moderate width of skull, shallow stop and keen expression. Large teeth. Well laid shoulder, good length of body, top line and tail set. Narrow all through and easily spannable. Shown in very good double jacket with harsh top coat. Very good movement covering the ground well in profile. Accurate coming and going.
2nd - Cobstoneway Stand By Me JW (Mrs G Stevens)
Lovely balanced G/T Masculine head with correct proportions. Keen eye and expression. Large teeth. Shapely dog under his thick double coat. I found him to have very good neck into narrow shoulders. Straight legs. Very nice length of body, spannable. Another who moved with drive round the ring, covering the ground well.
3rd - Benattivo Charlie Brown (Mrs S J & Mr C P Girling)
Res - Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt (Ms S P Greenway)
VHC - Earthtaw Making the Day (Miss J Haydon)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 4
1st - Glen Mara Oh Viedo At Kersfell JW (Mrs M Sneddon)
Handy sized G/T in fit condition. Balanced outline. Nothing overdone. Another with a very nice head, dark eyes and keen expression. Large teeth. Very nice neck, into good shoulder. Straight legs and neat feet. Excellent top line, tail and tail set. Easily spanned. Correct double coat. Strode out well around the ring.
2nd - Skyeisla Blue Reflection At Oxbeck (Mr D Haugh)
Appealing B/T. Good head qualities. Narrow all through with good neck flowing into well laid shoulder. Good length of rib. Spannable. Very good top line and tail set. Another in correct double coat and possessing a good pelt. Moved well in profile and coming and going.
3rd - Lessien Buckle N Boots (Miss S Pateman)
Res - Gwynfe Carreg Glas of Foxchapel (Mr W & Mrs V Davies)
Entries: 5 Absentees: 2
Three excellent dogs, presented in perfect condition. It was an absolute privilege to have the opportunity to go over them. Close decision between all 3.
1st - CH Brumberhill Backatcha (Mr S A Mcpherson)
5 year old G/T in tip top condition. I thought he was excellent with regard to construction and type. There is nothing overdone about him. He excels in head with flat skull and shallow stop. Lovely dark eye and keen expression. Straight forelegs with neat tight feet He is narrow throughout with correct length and shape of rib making him easily spannable. Excellent top line, tail set and tail. Racy muscled hindquarters. Presented in quality double jacket, he also has a thick loose pelt. He moved freely and easily on a long stride – something that is so important to a dog, that should be able to follow a horse all day. Delighted to award him DCC and BOB. Pleased that he was shortlisted in the group.
2nd - CH Otterbobs Tolson (Mr J R & Mrs H Gilpin)
An eye catching G/T who is quite a show man. Shown in excellent fit condition. Very good in construction and type, he excels in head with flat skull, strong muzzle, keen expression and big teeth. I liked his length of neck. Excellent top line, underline, legs and feet. He is narrow all through and easily spanned. Shown in excellent double coat with thick loose pelt. An excellent dog, but on the day, I felt he was not moving with the same ground covering movement as 1. RCC
3rd - CH Yorkpiece Fiery Lucifer (Mrs J L Lee)
Entries: 3 Absentees: 1
1st - CH Brumberhill Back T' Future JW ShCM (Mr S A Mcpherson)
8 year old B/T. In excellent condition. Enjoying his day out. Very good head with strong muzzle and correct teeth. Balanced outline. Good reach of neck, lay of shoulders and excellent straight front. Liked his length of body and excellent top line. Spannable. Moved very well from all angles. Excellent double coat and loose pelt. Well deserved BVD and BV
2nd - Bristoc Rock The Boat at Bluebabel (Mr K P & Mrs N B Yates)
11 yr old G/T. In very good condition. Pleasing head and expression. Balanced outline. Straight front. Good length of rib. Spannable. In correct double jacket. Moved soundly round the ring.
Entries: 5 Absentees: 2
1st - Thistlestone Winter's Gold (Miss M Whisker)
Confident 9mnth G/T. Enjoying her day out. Feminine head, dark eye and keen expression. Neat ears. Very good neck into narrow shoulders. Straight legs. Very good top line and tail set. Liked her length and shape of ribs. Easy to span. Balanced outline. She moved very well and accurately for one so young. Double coat with harsh top coat. She never stopped showing. It was her movement today that won her BPB and BP
2nd - Valicetarn Vienna Eclipse at Sandyfaulds (Mr G Grassie)
6 mnths G/T Very much a baby still. Good head and expression. Liked her body lines, good for bone. Neat feet. Correct top line and tail set. Nicely shaped tail. Very good double coat and pliable pelt. Not as positive on the move as 1.
3rd - Monbarbeck Pippons Pickle (Ms J Monaghan)
Entries: 3 Absentees: 0
1st - Onziemehurst Milly Earhart (Miss A Nettle)
Very nice bodylines on this 11mnth G/T. Attractive head with correct properties and keen expression. Good reach of neck. Narrow all through with good length of ribs. Easily spanned. Good top line and tail set. Very good double jacket. Moved soundly.
2nd - Daeargi Heatwave (Miss R Bevan)
Dark G/T bitch. 11 mnths. Handy size with balanced outline. Good head, neck and shoulder. Straight legs and neat feet. Easily spanned. Well presented in double jacket with harsh topcoat. Not as confident on the move today as the winner.
3rd - Monbarbeck Pippons Pickle (Ms J Monaghan)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 2
1st - Stowthorney These Days (Mr R Brewster & Ms J Green)
Plenty of quality about this G/T who is just out of puppy. Liked her overall balance. Very good head with keen expression. Lovely reach of neck into narrow shoulders. Good top line. Well ribbed back with good underline. Easily spannable. Strong loin. Correct tail set and tail. Moved well in profile and both ways. Short of top coat today, but what was there was harsh in texture. She was not far behind the top bitches today.
2nd - Ycart Just Stood Baying (Mr K K Fraser & Mrs T J Butler)
Another bitch with plenty to like.18 mnths. Well balanced B/T. Good head shape with big teeth and strong jaw. Keen expression. Good neck. Narrow all through with good length of rib. Spannable. Correct top line and tail set. Excellent legs and feet. Fit looking, she covered the ground well. Presented in quality double coat with thick pelt.
3rd - Dassett Upsy Daisy (Mrs S Spafford)
Res - Glenaig Gleeful (Miss C Spencer)
VHC - Brankell Angeleyes At Nantcoch (Mrs J M Phillips)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 1
1st - Bohamer York'ist Celeste By Tythrop (Mrs J L Lee)
B/T bitch. Well balanced she fits the standard very well. Typical head and expression. Very good reach of neck into well laid shoulders. I liked her length of body, correct top line and underline. Very good length of rib and strong loin. Narrow all through. Easily spanned. Excellent shaped carrot tail. Fabulous double coat and loose pelt. She moved very well from all angles covering the ground easily. RBCC
2nd - Tojamatt Lacemaker (Mr & Mrs D Matthews)
G/T bitch that I liked for construction and type. Good size. Lovely head with correct proportions and keen expression. Correct reach of neck into well laid shoulder. Liked her length of body. Excels in top line and tail set. Good length of ribs. Strong loin. Easily spanned. She moved with excellent reach and drive from well angulated hind quarters. Presented in thick double coat with very good pelt. Close up to 1
3rd - Ceilloch Griffin At Onziemehurst (Miss A Nettle)
Res - Howthwaite Gertrude (Mr P Oakman)
VHC - Good Golly Miss Molly At Martifers (Mr M & Mrs J Sharp)
Entries: 9 Absentees: 2
1st - Ebffiniau Western Dancer (Miss E Brinkley)
Just 12 months. Handy size G/T. Well constructed. Nice head with correct head properties and keen expression. Good neck into correct shoulder placement. Good bone and feet. Good length of body with level top line and correct rib. Easily spanned. Moved well. Presented in correct double jacket.
2nd - Alcumlow Paint The Roses Of Mansergh (Miss A Roslin Williams)
15 mnth B/T. Rangier than 1. Good reach of neck into well placed shoulders. Narrow all through with ribs carried well back. Easily spanned. Good bone and feet. Moved well from all angles holding her top line. Shown in good double jacket with loose pelt. Still quite immature. Needs more time.
3rd - Onziemehurst Milly Earhart (Miss A Nettle)
Res - Daeargi Heatwave (Miss R Bevan)
VHC - Foxchapel Cracklin Rosie (Mr W & Mrs V Davies)
Entries: 10 Absentees: 2
1st - Howthwaite Gaan Divilish (Mr R J & Mrs E A Barrett)
A lovely G/T bitch. Full of quality. She was in top form on the day and never stopped showing. She is excellent for size, balance and construction. Lovely feminine head with dark eye and the keenest of expression. Neat ears. Good reach of neck into narrow shoulders. Very best of legs and feet. Narrow all through with ribs carried well back. Easily spanned. Excellent top line and tail set with correct shaped tail. She was presented in excellent jacket with harsh top coat and thick pelt. She moved with excellent reach and drive. Pleased to award her the BCC.
2nd - Coral Gem Fiery Lucifer Via Ycart (Mr K K & Mrs T J Fraser & Butler)
18mnth G/T bitch. Nice outline. Good head and expression. Big teeth. Good front, bone and feet. Narrow all through. Good length of rib. Easily spanned. Good top line and tail set. She moved accurately coming and going and showed a decent length of stride in profile. Not the coat of 1 today.
3rd - Alcumlow Monet's Garden (Mr P, Mrs B & Miss R Barber)
Res - Yeomeadow Fig (Mrs V King)
VHC - Howthwaite Gertrude (Mr P Oakman)
Entries: 5 Absentees: 2
1st - Rockslade Russian Roulette JW (Miss G Lowe & Mr T Miles)
G/T who was good for size and balance. Typical head and keen expression. Liked her neck and shoulder placement. Good legs and feet. Well ribbed back and spannable. Strong loin. Liked her top line and tail set. Moved well from all angles. Very good harsh coat and pelt.
2nd - Earthtaw Nessa Jenkins (Miss J Haydon)
Nice Blue and Tan who was also good for size. Ottery head with strong muzzle. Keen expression. Well angulated front and rear. Narrow all through. Good top line and tail set. Standing on good legs and feet. Harsh thick coat and pelt. Moved accurately but not the drive of 1.
3rd - Queen Charlotte (Miss H M Chaplin)
Entries: 14 Absentees: 4
1st - Otterbobs Aira Force Flegato (Mrs M Fleming)
Very nice G/T with lots to like. She was well constructed and balanced throughout. Very nice head with flat skull and dark eye with keen expression. Very good shoulder placement, narrow front and length of body. Ribs carried well back. Spannable. Strong loin. Very good top line and tail set. Excellent coat and pelt. She moved out soundly coming and going and with drive in profile.
2nd - Liatch Madame Pommery at Wilholme JW (Mr D Shields & Ms I Glen)
Another with plenty of virtues. G/T in tip top condition. Nice size and balance. Typical head with little stop. Well placed shoulders, very good legs and feet. Narrow all through. Very good length of rib, top line and tail set. Shown in correct double coat and pelt. Sound, accurate movement from all angles.
3rd - Otterwood Carolina By Brumberhill (Mr S A Mcpherson)
Res - Rockslade Ravishing (Mrs D E Harris)
VHC - Ebffiniau Rock Rose Lady (Miss E Brinkley)
Entries: 10 Absentees: 3
An excellent class
1st - CH Howthwaite's Resolution (Mr R J & Mrs E A Barrett)
Smashing G/T of correct size and balance. Not exaggerated in any way. Really good head with strength of muzzle, flat skull and correct bite. Correct shoulder construction, legs and feet. Narrow all through. Excels in length and shape of rib so easily spanned. Correct top line, tail set and underline. Shown in lovely double coat and thick pelt. She moved out soundly coming and going and with drive in profile. Considered in the challenge.
2nd - CH Mansergh Paint The Dream (Miss A Roslin Williams)
Well balanced B/T. Really good otter head with keen expression and good teeth. Very good front assembly. Best of legs and feet. Narrow all through. Liked her length and shape of rib making her easy to span. Very good top line and tail set. Not overdone in any way. Moved soundly from all angles. Shown in good quality coat with pliable pelt.
3rd - CH Alcumlow Bloom JW (Mr P, Mrs B & Miss R Barber)
Res - Carrock Curiosity JW (Ms J Fawcett)
VHC - Tarkaswell Sea The Stars (Mrs C E Sansom)
Entries: 3 Absentees: 2
1st - CH Cobstoneway Love Song JW ShCM (Mrs G Stevens)
8 yr old G/T bitch looking fit and still maintaining a nice outline. Lovely head, eye and expression. Good neck and front into level top line. Good legs and feet. Has maintained her muscle tone and moved well from all angles. Shown in a quality double coat. Enjoying her day out