Show Type: Championship
Venue: National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, B40 1NT
Judge: Mrs Lesley Gosling (Akinside)
Entries: 244 dogs making 275 entries
At its meeting of the 16 April 2024 the KC Show Executive Committee made the following disqualifications:
Glen Mara Take Me Home – 3rd Post Graduate Bitch – F(1)8.l
Border Terrier – Scottish Skye Du Moulin Du Temple – 2nd Mid Limit Bitch – F(1)8.l
Border Terrier – Jerchava Singapore Sling – 1st Post Graduate Dog – F(1)8.l
Following from the above disqualifications, it is understood the KC has advised owners of Borders placed in these classes their placings have been revised. i.e. Borders placed below the disqualification are upgraded one place in the class.
Results and critique remain as provided by the judge.
A tremendous entry of 275 Borders ( 25 absentees on the day)to enjoy handling, judging and placing. I must extend my appreciation to my two valiant stewards for their patience and skill in keeping classes moving. Thank you all.
I do believe our breed is changing, but in subtle ways. The lack of opportunities for true terrier work below ground for some Borders has been replaced by agility and other energetic pursuits, but lack of hard muscle tone has produced a ‘softer’ body on some exhibits. Some feet are slacker, pads are more spread and thinner and some fronts are wide. Movement is not always positive and a ‘driving’ action is lacking. Size is fluctuating too. We have a ‘working’ breed – let’s ensure that features defining the breed are not lost, i.e. ‘spannability’; a hard, harsh top coat and soft protective undercoat (not enough of those today); a dark, expressive eye, a broad skull and strong quarters – ‘the engine is at the back!’. Heads generally were good, but some bitch heads veered towards coarseness.
One thing not lost is the Border’s kind temperament – curious, interested and ready for anything.
Best Of Breed: CH Otterbobs Tolson
DCC: CH Otterbobs Tolson
RDCC: Cedarhill Melt In The Mouth
Best Puppy - Dog: Cedarhill Make A Wish For Roxellia
BCC: Earthtaw Making Magic with Clipstone
RBCC: Haystoun Cosmic Dancer At Paleside
Best Puppy - Bitch: Raedwulf Moonshine At Tarkaswell
Best Puppy: Raedwulf Moonshine At Tarkaswell
Best Veteran: Mongrubah Bramble Ruby AWD
Entries: 14 Absentees: 5
1st - Dymanti Roman Warrior at Nottorg ShCM VW (Mr P J & Mrs A K Taylor)
13 years of age, red boy of perfect size with excellent, typical head and good dark eye. Very good coat; tight neat feet
2nd - Raleniro Second Time Around ShCM ShCEx (Mr M J & Mrs D A Lorraine & Miss P Thomas)
10yrs old narrow bodied red grizzle. Great head, excellent feet and good tail. Well muscled
3rd - Stineval Basil Of Cromlechs ShCM (Miss K Hamilton)
Another ten year old; blue and tan coat in excellent condition with loose pelt. Good body length, neat feet and moved out well.
Res - Otterpaws Mountain High (Mr & Mrs G Birrell)
VHC - Mysulan Going Solo JW VW (Mrs S J Baxter)
Entries: 1 Absentees: 0
1st - Ragatam Master Dreamer (Miss T J Peacock)
7 1/2 month old red grizzle – promising red youngster of good build; pleasing expression on a good head still developing. Moved out well and parallel on neat feet
Entries: 6 Absentees: 0
1st - Cedarhill Make A Wish For Roxellia (Mrs C M & Mr M D Peffers)
Excellent coat and pelt on this youngster. Good angulation throughout. Neat feet and good typical head.
2nd - Cedarhill The Wish (Mr B. l. & Mrs M. Regeer)
Similar remarks apply as to 1.
3rd - Mysulan Byards Legend (Mrs S J Baxter)
Narrow grizzle of lovely size. Broad skull, keen expression. Very good coat texture and excellent feet.
Res - Otterbobs Quiggins (Mr J R & Mrs H Gilpin)
VHC - Tallview Play The Game at Earthtaw (Miss J Haydon)
Entries: 9 Absentees: 0
1st - Jordith Roll Up And Shine JW (Mrs L.M.I & Mr A.M. Jordan-Smith)
Perfect sized red male. Great spannable body length. Good neat feet; moved out well.
2nd - Lairehope Wizard (Mr P & Mrs K Lothian)
Stronger body shape with good coat and pelt. Broad flat skull and keen expression. Moved out well.
3rd - Northborders How The 'Eck (Mrs J Fletcher)
Grizzle youngster of good size. Neatest of feet. Would have liked more jacket. Good angulation. Beautiful headpiece.
Res - Botterox Flint (Miss S L Hillman)
VHC - Bluebabel Border Song (Mr K P & Mrs N B Yates)
Entries: 14 Absentees: 0
1st - Cz CH Gardenring Tan Grenache (Mrs D Schrollova)
Simunek(handling for Schrollova) Grizzle male with super typical head and great dentition. Good coat and pelt. Moved out well.
2nd - Goxfell Gotcha (Mrs J Stamp & Mr D Joyce)
Well constructed, fit dog with super coat and pelt. He moved out positively and steadily on neat tight feet.
3rd - Redesholt Han Solo (Mrs S McKay)
Another fit dog for whom same remarks apply as to 2nd place. A very good class of promising youngsters.
Res - Dassett Igglepiggle JW (Mrs S Spafford)
VHC - Tyneotter Bolt From The Blue (Mrs N Anderson)
Entries: 17 Absentees: 2
1st - Jerchava Singapore Sling (Mrs R Young)
Excellent size and lovely outline. Tight coat and good pelt. Typical head and expression. Good angulation and drive on the move. Neat feet.
2nd - Borderella High Tide (Mrs P South)
Good size, not overdone in any way. Typical broad skull, head and expression. Moved out well on tight, well padded feet.
3rd - Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt (Ms S P Greenway)
Red male with good pliable pelt and jacket of good texture. Strong head with broad skull; good tight feet and sound on the move.
Res - Tyneotter Sun Stands Still (Mrs N Anderson & Mrs A Howard)
VHC - Pipruda Dark Rum at Beckholm JW (Mrs A Sutton)
Entries: 12 Absentees: 2
1st - Gwynfe Carreg Glas of Foxchapel (Mr W & Mrs V Davies)
Ideal sized male with good coat and pelt. Positive and driving on the move. Neatest of feet on good pads. Typical broad breed head and good expression.
2nd - Barry Siren De Silva (Mr V Simunek)
Red grizzle male of correct size. Another typical Border head and expression. Ideal coat and pelt. Tail of good length and thickness. He moved out well on very tight feet with thick pads.
3rd - Duke of York Fiery Lucifer To Stowthorney (Mr R Brewster & Ms J Green)
Blue and tan in correct tight jacket. Good narrow body length with great angulation. Driving out well from strong quarters and neat, well padded feet.
Res - Kadaredhills Breaking Free (Mrs J Potts)
VHC - Keebank Just In Time (Mrs L Keeffe)
Entries: 12 Absentees: 1
1st - Dandyhow Postman Pat (Mrs K M Irving)
Red male of correct size. Excellent tight feet. Great coat and pelt. Typical breed head with good expression. Good length tail off level topline. Moved out positively.
2nd - Cobstoneway Stand By Me JW (Mrs G Stevens)
Red male of good size. Neatest of feet. Tight good textured coat – would have liked more. Moved positively from well muscled quarters.
3rd - Fisherbloom Dont Stop Me Now At Louajak (Miss C Gwilliam)
Red dog, neat throughout. Lovely head and very typical Border expression. Coat texture good. Well set tail and he moved out well and positively.
Res - Thornheswin Ring Of Fire (Mr J C Dixon)
VHC - Cedarhill Dish Of The Day For Dexlin (Mr B & Mrs L P Inness)
Entries: 16 Absentees: 0
1st - CH Otterbobs Tolson (Mr J R & Mrs H Gilpin)
Grizzle dog very much at one with his handler. Good size, presented in top order. Excellent coat, pelt and neat tight feet. A typical head, correct dentition, kind expression and broad skull. Moved out positively from well constructed quarters. DCC & BOB.
2nd - Cedarhill Melt In The Mouth (Mrs C Dean)
Another male with good conformation, great angulation and plenty of drive on the move. Tight thick coat and pliant pelt. Small neat feet with thick pads. A spannable body. Good head and expression. RDCC.
3rd - Ir CH Bohamer Blue Storm Anch’19 Ir Jun CH Bdsg’19 (Mr A & Mrs J Rock)
Super size with no exaggerations. Best of heads with a keen expression. Coat texture correct and pelt good. Moved out positively.
Res - Sui CH, CH Awbrooksky Never Back Down JW WW23 (Mr R & Miss L Goddard)
VHC - Ir CH Benattivo Woody At Ploughdown (Mr E & Dr M Armstrong)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 0
1st - Jordith Roll Up And Shine JW (Mrs L.M.I & Mr A.M. Jordan-Smith)
Placed first in Junior.
2nd - Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm (Mrs C Swain)
Great jacket on this blue & tan. Good size. Liked his head and keen expression. Very good feet. Moved out well.
3rd - Cedarhill Front Of House RL.1 (Mr F & Mrs H Freeman)
Res - Otterpaws Mountain High (Mr & Mrs G Birrell)
VHC - Otterpaws Muninn (Mr & Mrs G Birrel)
Entries: 20 Absentees: 2
1st - Mongrubah Bramble Ruby AWD (Miss J E Forbes)
Fit, a good size, in a super jacket with a profuse coat. Neat feet and she moved out with purpose. Delighted to award her first place and BV. (Apparently, this 13 ½ yr old does regular agility).
2nd - Puzzlers Hope Full Hattie At Broadsmill (Mrs E J Pinkham)
10yr old with a spring in her step. Another fit veteran full of enthusiasm. Good head and expression. Coat texture good and neat feet. Every veteran in this class was a credit to its owner. Lots of loving care rewarded by happy, fit girls showing off and enjoying their special day.
3rd - Totherend Tickety Blue (Mr R G & Mrs E A Wright)
Res - Foxcourt Amber Spirit Gambler (Ms S P Greenway)
VHC - Keebank Withy Song VW (Mrs L Rostron)
Entries: 2 Absentees: 0
1st - Howthwaite Blithe at Awbrooksky (Mr R & Miss L Goddard)
9mth old happy pup in super jacket. A good size overall, correct dentition, keen, alert expression and feminine head. Moved out with confidence.
2nd - Ragatam Daydreamer (Miss T J Peacock)
Slightly longer in the body than the winner, but similar remarks apply. Happy puppy enjoying her day out – moved out well, driving from behind.
Entries: 5 Absentees: 0
1st - Raedwulf Moonshine At Tarkaswell (Mr M & Mrs V Atkinson)
A beautifully balanced bitch with the neatest of feet. Lovely coat and very typical headpiece with bold but feminine expression. Very confident on the move.
2nd - Remony Rose Gold (Mrs A E Gregory)
Super coat and pelt on this youngster. Lovely typical head and expression. Perfect size, and neat feet. Moved out well.
3rd - Raedwulf Moonbeam (Mrs J & Mr D Lings)
Head developing nicely. Excellent feet. Another with an exceptional coat and pelt. A pleasure to go over.
Res - Wreakevalley Flighty Miss (Mr P and Mrs K Oakman)
VHC - Axtoca´s Nothing Compares 2 U (Frau E Wolf)
Entries: 16 Absentees: 3
1st - Carrock Complicated (Ms J Fawcett)
Lovely bitch of correct size and she moved out beautifully on neat feet. Typical feminine Border head with dark expressive eyes.
2nd - Otterbobs Beatrix (Mr J R & Mrs H Gilpin)
Classic breed head on this red bitch. Perfect size with harsh jacket. Not overdone in any way. Level topline, easy to span and confident on the move with good driving action.
3rd - Glebeheath Ophelia (Mrs J Guvercin)
Blue and tan youngster – another with a super head and feminine expression. Best of feet, great textured jacket, tight pelt, spannable and all in proportion. Moved out with confidence. Three Juniors whose progress I’ll watch with interest.
Res - Lairehope Let's Dance (Mr P & Mrs K Lothian)
VHC - Remony Barley Bannock (Mrs A E Gregory)
Entries: 23 Absentees: 4
1st - Candy Fleret Moravia Kcht/cmku Jch (Mrs A Sysliva)
Outstanding blue & tan bitch with classic Border head – feminine but strong with lovely ear placement. Perfect Jacket and pelt. The neatest of feet and moved positively.
2nd - Alcumlow Monet's Garden (Mr P, Mrs B & Miss R Barber)
Another blue and tan with a looser coat, and a similarly pleasing head. Perfect size and easily spanned. Neat feet and good parallel action on the move.
3rd - Karison Kampari (Miss K Johnson)
Lovely headed grizzle bitch with super typical head. Narrow body lines and easily spanned. Moved out positively on tight neat feet.
Res - British Cooper Vicky Butler (Mr C H J Hubner)
VHC - Otterpaws The Thunder Rolls (Miss A M Dixon)
Entries: 21 Absentees: 0
1st - Haystoun Cosmic Dancer At Paleside (Mr D & Mrs D Mitchell)
Blue and tan bitch in 100% top condition. Tight feet on thick pads; Beautiful feminine breed head. Good dentition; easily spanned and in great harsh jacket. Tail of good length and thickness, well set on. Moved out with drive and parallel. Pleased to award her 1st place and RBCC.
2nd - Emblehope One Wish For Cedarhill (Mrs C Dean)
Grizzle bitch in great correct coat. Of good size and spannable;
Narrow front and showing effortless parallel movement. Neatest of feet.
3rd - Glen Mara Take Me Home Chib-J (Mr M Girardin)
Res - Olliesorchids Vintage Fizz (Mr R & Mrs D Symons)
VHC - Carrickfarm Myra (Mrs M Armstrong)
Entries: 26 Absentees: 3
1st - Totherend Myrna Loy (Mr R G & Mrs E A Wright)
Attractive red bitch with a quality coat and very lovely head with correct dentition. Easily spanned and of good body length. Moved out well.
2nd - Scottish Skye Du Moulin Du Temple (Mrs R Young)
Another very attractive grizzle girl in super coat and pelt. Like the winner – moved out well and positively on neatest of feet.
3rd - Picer Mirabel Ostler (Mr G & Mrs S Pickering)
Res - Otterpaws Red Red Wine (Mrs J M Dixon)
VHC - Achnagairn Class Act (Mrs A Fraser)
Entries: 16 Absentees: 0
1st - Earthtaw Making Magic with Clipstone (Mrs E & Mrs J Jackson)
Such a typey grizzle Border bitch – when she entered the ring she caught my eye straight away – very ‘traditional’ and a perfect working size, very feminine, no exaggerations, beautiful head, correct bite, keen expression and in great condition. Super coat and pelt, enough bone and neatest of feet with thick pads. I was delighted to award her 1st place and the BCC.
2nd - Glenbucket Oor Wee Dotty (Mrs M J Alexander)
Anderson (handling for Alexander) Super coated bitch – another classic narrow bodied bitch with a lovely head and in great double coat. Good well padded feet and she moved out with plenty of drive.
3rd - Mysulan Rhapsody In Blue (Mrs S J Baxter)
Blue and tan in super jacket. Good tight feet. Neatly made throughout. Typical feminine head and correct bite.
Res - Barkanellie Sirencraft (Mrs J & Mr I Taylor)
VHC - Achnagairn Touch Of Class (Mrs A Fraser)
Entries: 18 Absentees: 4
1st - CH Bohamer York'ist Celeste By Tythrop (Mrs J L Lee)
Blue and tan bitch with the most profuse ticking in her thick coat. Spannable. Lovely head and correct bite. Neat feet and great level topline on the move.
2nd - CH Howthwaite Gay Dusky (Mr R J & Mrs E A Barrett)
A shade smaller than the winner, but carrying the same harsh blue and tan quality coat. Lovely head and expression, correct bite. Well balanced right through and moved out well
3rd - Tarkaswell Sea The Stars (Mrs C E Sansom)
Red bitch with a super head framed by lovely dark ears. Typical head and expression and with excellent textured coat and tight neat feet. She moved out with plenty of drive.
Res - CH Orangebox A New Hope At Itsaso ShCEx (Miss L Tanton-Joy)
VHC - Nid/Vgr VDH Ch Go With The Flow From Discovery Borders Ger W23 (Mrs E Ter Weele)
Entries: 14 Absentees: 0
1st - Gameway French Fancy Avec Orangebox (Mr M & Mrs T Anscombe)
Red grizzle 61/2yr old bitch in brilliant condition and in great coat. Lovely head and spannable body. Moved out withn drive on the neatest of feet.
2nd - Mongrubah Bramble Ruby AWD (Miss J E Forbes)
(1st VB)
3rd - Elemcella Sedum (Miss C Blackie)
Six years old red bitch, good neat feet but lacking coat. Very fit and in tune with her young handler, aged 10. Well done to him for handling her so well.
Res - Nottorg Nekesa (Mrs A Taylor)
VHC - Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm (Mrs C Swain)