Show Type: Championship
Venue: Staffordshire County Showground, Stafford, ST18 0BD
Judge: Mr J Gilpin (Otterbobs)
Entries: 91 dogs making 118 entries
I would like to thank the officers & committee for giving me the opportunity to judge the Border Terrier classes, & also a big thank you to Penny Winger & Gavin Argill my two ring stewards who kept things in order & also made sure we finished on time, and a special mention to my Best of Breed winner for attending the terrier group, and being rewarded with being short listed in the final seven.
Best Of Breed: CH Liatch Madame Pommery at Wilholme JW
RDCC: Barkanellie Blackadder
BCC: CH Liatch Madame Pommery at Wilholme JW
RBCC: Carrock Curiosity JW
Best Puppy: Glebeheath Ophelia
Best Veteran: CH Brumberhill Back T' Future JW ShCM
Special Beginners in Breed: TSBBG3, Carrock Cassandra For Rentarka
Entries: 4 Absentees: 0
1st - Raedwulf Moonlight (Mr M & Mrs V Atkinson)
A well proportioned grizzle youngster, with a clean cut outline, good typical head, nice length of neck down into lovely shoulders & on into a level top line & tail set which he held well on the move.
2nd - Mysulan Byards Legend (Mrs S J Baxter)
Strong muzzle with a broad skull, slightly wider in front, but still easily spanned, ribs carried well back, & covered with a thick harsh coat.
3rd - Tallview Play The Game at Earthtaw (Miss J Haydon)
Res - Cedarhill Make A Wish For Roxellia (Mrs C M & Mr M D Peffers)
Entries: 4 Absentees: 0
1st - Raedwulf Moonlight (Mr M & Mrs V Atkinson)
see above.
2nd - Botterox Flint (Miss S L Hillman)
9 months old grizzle and tan, Typical head and expression, good neck, and shoulder, stronger in loin than 1st, in a good double coat which was harsh
3rd - Digmoor Turn The Page (Mr M P & Mrs S V Regan)
Res - Flegato Fidelio At Oatberry (Miss K Tuffin)
Entries: 2 Absentees: 0
1st - Goxfell Gotcha (Mrs J Stamp & Mr D Joyce)
Masculine head with a strong muzzle and under jaw, nice fold of ear, wearing the harshest of jackets, that was very pliable, nothing to compact about this boy, nice length of body with a level top line which flowed seamless into his tail, ribs carried well back and a reasonable amount of loin, could be one to keep an eye on in the future.
2nd - Jordith Roll Up And Shine (Mrs L.M.I & Mr A.M. Jordan-Smith)
Not as strong in the head as 1st, but made on similar lines as the winner.
Entries: 5 Absentees: 1
1st - Ir CH Benattivo Woody At Ploughdown (Mr E & Dr M Armstrong)
Looked the real deal as he paraded around the ring with the others, lovely profile, masculine head excellent front and shoulders, properly shaped rib cage carried well back, excellent rear assembly, with a harsh blue coat.
2nd - Dandyhow Postman Pat (Mrs K M Irving)
Smaller than 1 and a little shorter in back, good double grizzle coat and pelt, lovely head set on a strong neck, good rear angulation moved well.
3rd - Etterbern Ace of Wands (Mr L Reynolds & Miss G Adams)
Res - Borderrush Cadbury (Mrs J Hill)
Entries: 4 Absentees: 1
1st - Raedwulf Nightfall JW (Mr M & Mrs V Atkinson)
Very good type & free from exaggeration, sound on the move with a level topline, good dense double coat, head of good proportions & shape, still as a teenager look about him but has the strength of quality & should come on well.
2nd - Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill (Mrs S Pickerin)
Made on slightly taller lines, excellent for type, made on racey lines in good order, with a excellent weather proof coat, good length of body which was carried level on the move, nice bend of stifle.
3rd - Bonosue Lee Van Cleef at Spanwise (Mr I A Hardman & Mr P Brandwood)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 0
1st - Benattivo Charlie Brown (Mrs S J & Mr C P Girling)
Well made. Good in outline & balanced, an attractive head with pleasing expression & strong muzzle, Good in neck into a clean wither & level topline, which he held on the move, soundly constructed chest, correctly boned, with good length of body & ribs carried well back, excellent rear angulation which was put to good use on the move. DCC.
2nd - Cobstoneway Stand By Me JW (Mrs G Stevens)
Unfortunate for this boy as he wouldn’t settle on the table which cost him, so much to like about him, very masculine head which is missing in the breed today, shown in a bomb proof jacket which would withstand any amount of weather, once I got my hands in there I could feel his ribs which were carried well back & not over sprung & a nice length of loin, good rear angulation which he put to good use.
3rd - Chesterton Merlot (Mr A J & Mrs W Mooney)
Res - Rockslade Romeo’s Revenge (Mr K Phillips)
VHC - Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm (Mrs C Swain)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 2
1st - Barkanellie Blackadder (Mr I & Mrs J Taylor)
Super fit grizzle dog, head in good proportions, great expression, correct length of neck with well laid shoulders which were easily spanned behind, nice slim length of rib cage and body, with a nice tuck of stomach. RDCC.
2nd - Ravenside Helissio (Mr M Lowry)
A soundly constructed light grizzle, built on racey lines with a typical head and appealing expression, good reach of neck & good level topline and tail set on high, ribs carried well back, moved true with confidence.
3rd - Se Uch/lt Uch/Ro Ch Crazy Train Nutmeg (Miss A K Jiderlund)
Res - Kevrah Orion Seeking Orangebox (Mr M & Mrs T Anscombe)
VHC - Botterox Chaos (Miss S Hillman)
Entries: 3 Absentees: 1
1st - CH Brumberhill Back T' Future JW ShCM (Mr S A Mcpherson)
Judged this old boy five years ago and he never let me down then, the only thing that as altered is that he as matured gracefully, head still masculine, with level topline, as good in front and behind as then, and can still strut his stuff around the ring. Best Veteran.
2nd - Mysulan Going Solo JW (Mrs S J Baxter)
Very good overall conformation, very nice topline, strong head, good body and free movement, well presented.
Entries: 1 Absentees: 0
1st - Borderrush Cadbury (Mrs J Hill)
Blue & Tan, short strong muzzle with large teeth, ribs carried well back, shown in a harsh coat.
Entries: 7 Absentees: 0
1st - Carrock Complicated (Ms J Fawcett)
Caught my eye when she came in the ring, 8 months old, lovely size for her age nice length and width of muzzle, ears correctly placed, narrow throughout, easily spanned, with ribs carried well back and slender stomach, shown in a pliable harsh double grizzle coat, good bend of stifle, and small feet,
2nd - Awbrooksky Payback Time NAF TAF (Miss L & Mrs K Goddard & Smith)
Another 8 months old, stronger throughout than1, a strong headed bitch, lovely neck and shoulders, nice level topline and tail set on high, moved with ease.
3rd - Raedwulf Moonshine At Tarkaswell (Mr M & Mrs V Atkinson)
Res - Raedwulf Moonbeam (Mrs J & Mr D Lings)
VHC - Raedwulf Moondance (Mr M & Mrs V Atkinson)
Entries: 10 Absentees: 1
1st - Glebeheath Ophelia (Mrs J Guvercin)
Lovely blue & tan, strong muzzle & under jaw & broad skull, nice reach of neck set on good shoulders, lovely front with nice length of bone, ribs carried well back, moved true away & back.
2nd - Arunmere Artemis (Mrs A Parsons)
Another well put together pup, full of confidence, a typical otter head, keen expression, correctly placed teeth in a strong jaw, she has a straight front and stood on strong pasterns, good hind quarters which allowed her to move with ease.
3rd - Liatch Tenacious (Malcolm, Glen & Knowles)
Res - Flegato Favorita (Mrs M Fleming)
VHC - Digmoor Bright Sparkle (Mrs S V Regan)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 2
1st - Ravenside Home At Last (Mr M Lowry)
Only just out of puppy, full of breed type, lovely otter head, good scissor bite with powerful jaw, dense harsh jacket, good length of body, stood on well padded feet, which were used well on the move.
2nd - Elemcella Good To Go (Mrs R Marshall)
Grizzle & tan, first class construction, good narrow forechest and oval shaped rib cage, which was covered in a good double coat.
3rd - Otterpaws The Thunder Rolls (Miss A M Dixon)
Res - Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm (Mrs C Swain)
VHC - Keebank Jubilation (Mrs D Rogers)
Entries: 9 Absentees: 1
1st - Picer Mirabel Ostler (Mr G & Mrs S Pickering)
Nicely sized b/t shown in a strong jacket, good head, neck and shoulders, well balanced in the hand, easily spanned.
2nd - Alcumlow Monet's Garden (Mr P, Mrs B & Miss R Barber)
Slightly taller than1, made on racier lines, nice feminine head with a strong jaw, good length of neck, on a racey body, moved round the ring with ease.
3rd - Otterpaws The Thunder Rolls (Miss A M Dixon)
Res - Keebank Jubilation (Mrs D Rogers)
VHC - Borderrush Rambutan (Miss A J Hall)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 3
1st - Barkanellie Flashheart (Mr I & Mrs J Taylor)
Very good bitch of pleasing size, balanced head of good shape with lovely eye and expression, well-made front assembly, best of neck and shoulders which were easily spanned behind, standing on good legs and feet, moved true.
2nd - Otterpaws The Thunder Rolls (Miss A M Dixon)
Lovely expression with a strong foreface, she’s got that gamely look about her, harsh red grizzle jacket which had room for her to move in, narrow in rib and loin, good bend of stifle and small feet.
3rd - Borderrush Rambutan (Miss A J Hall)
Res - Howthwaite Gertrude (Mr P Oakman)
VHC - Cheynonis Once in A Blue Moon For Borderrush (Miss A J Hall)
Entries: 12 Absentees: 2
1st - Borderxpress Echo Beach (Mr R Wright)
Lovely headed bitch not overdone, broad skull with ears close to cheek, nice length of neck which flows down to a level top line, and a tail set high, ribs carried well back and not over sprung, nice under line, so much to like.
2nd - Holteal Halfpenny Worth (Mrs G Vaughan)
Very pleasing bitch with a good strong head and under jaw, she was in excellent condition with a pin wire jacket, she has enough bone to be spannable, nice bend of stifle moved with drive and looked like she would do a day’s work.
3rd - Mysulan Rhapsody In Blue (Mrs S J Baxter)
Res - Picer Bess Pool (Mr G & Mrs S Pickering)
VHC - Barkanellie Sirencraft (Mrs J & Mr I Taylor)
Entries: 3 Absentees: 0
1st - CH Liatch Madame Pommery at Wilholme JW (Mr D Shields & Ms I Glen)
The winner has outstanding quality with a wide skull and strong muzzle, dark eye and neat ears, liked her straight front, shoulders, fore-chest, strong coupling and racy lines, easy spanned, correct bone and well-muscled, nice bend of stifle which helped her move with drive. BCC & BOB.
2nd - Carrock Curiosity JW (Ms J Fawcett)
Lovely sized bitch with a super feminine head and expression, stands well on nicely boned legs and tight feet, good in rib and strong in loin, well-constructed shoulders and body, and covered in a red pin wire coat, showed her socks off when on the move and when free standing. Res BCC
3rd - Orangebox A New Hope At Itsaso (Miss L Tanton-Joy)
Entries: 4 Absentees: 1
1st - CH Cobstoneway Love Song JW ShCM (Mrs G Stevens)
Just short of 9 years old, shown in the harshest of coats, nice length of muzzle and broad skull and ears close to cheek, still got a good figure for age, and a nice carrot shaped tail.
2nd - Borderxpress Miss Potter (Mr R Wright)
10 year old grizzle a really lovely bitch who shouted breed type, good length of body, ribs carried well back and slender in coupling, good pasterns and small feet, moved true.
3rd - Glebeheath Gold'n Girl For Knowbury (Mr & Mrs D Nightingale)
Entries: 6 Absentees: 0
1st - Carrock Cassandra For Rentarka (Mr P & Mrs K Renaut)
Excellent throughout super otter head, lovely proportions and angulation, in good coat and condition, moved very well caught my eye from the outset and did not disappoint one bit when being handled.
2nd - Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm (Mrs C Swain)
Pleasing head and dentation, correct length of neck, good in shoulder placement, neat front and length of body, harsh grizzle coat, good rear action with small feet, moved soundly.
3rd - Howthwaite Gertrude (Mr P Oakman)
Res - Rhozzum Jesse (Mr R G Thomas)
VHC - Morley's Miss Zeva (Miss A Dawson & Miss A Speake)