Show Type: Championship
Venue: Ripon Racecourse, Boroughbridge Road, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 1UG
Judge: Mrs. Carolyn Richardson (Staynorwood)
Entries: 116 dogs making 115 entries
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I would like to thank Darlington Championship Show Committee for inviting me to judge my first appointment to give CC’s. Thank you to my very capable Stewards, Katrina and Margaret, for keeping everything moving and running to time.
Generally the condition of the dogs today was very good with many missing out on the top spot due to the strength of quality present. In the Bitch classes, I had some difficult decisions to make as several classes had many quality exhibits with lots of promise, splitting hairs at times in more than one class. I was very pleased with my principle winners on the day.
Best Of Breed: CH Brumberhill Bit O’Blarney JW
DCC: CH Brumberhill Bit O’Blarney JW
RDCC: Raedwulf Nightfall JW
RBCC: Ir Ch Totherend Honeybee
Best Puppy: Otterbobs Indeedido
Best Veteran: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Entries: 4 Absentees: 1
1st - Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm (Mrs C Swain)
BV. 7 year old blue and tan dog shown in fit condition. Otter head with broad flat skull. Correct dentition. Good reach of neck into well laid shoulders. Straight front and flat rib. Good double jacket and loose pelt. Carrot tail. Moved well around the ring driving from the rear.
2nd - Mysulan Going Solo JW VW (Mrs S J Baxter)
Another smart blue and tan dog in good condition,10 years old. Nice for size. Correct head and dentition. Neat ears held close to the cheek. Carrot tail set on well. Moved ok, just preferred movement of first place.
3rd - Chorbeck Chatty Man JW ShCM (Mrs H Haughton)
Entries: 4 Absentees: 0
1st - Chorbeck All That Jazz (Mrs H Haughton)
Smart balanced puppy. ,Strong head, broad skull with neat ears held close to the cheek. Correct dentition and strong jaw. Good reach of neck. Good shoulders. Loose pelt and harsh double jacket. Tail set on well. Good rear angulation, moved well around the ring.
2nd - Ebffiniau Cupid's Arrow (Ms E Brinkley)
Nice type of puppy. Head ok, dark eye.correct dentition. Straight front and narrow throughout. Loose pelt and double coat. Ok for rib. Tail set on ok. Unfortunately unsettled today.
3rd - Dejurra Invisible Sun (Ms M Masefield)
Res - Dejurra Black Hole Sun (Mr M & Mrs G Bennett)
Entries: 5 Absentees: 2
1st - Whittonglebe Spylaw Scout (Mr G & Mrs J Mackenzie)
Handy sized puppy. Broad head with short strong muzzle.Strong jaw with correct dentition.Neat ears. Darkest of eye with keen expression. Good front, well laid shoulders and ok for rib and length of back. Easily spanned. Harsh double coat. Neat feet. Ok for angulation. Short carrot tail set on well.Moved well both ways.
2nd - Otterbobs Beazon (Mr J R & Mrs H Gilpin)
Mature puppy, bigger type than 1.Otter head with flat broad skull and strong jaw. Good earset. Good reach of neck and length of body. Loose pelt and double jacket. Moved ok.
3rd - Craigshield Double Trigger With Ravenside (Mr J Tulloch & Mr M Lowry)
Entries: 3 Absentees: 1
1st - Thistlemead Fortitude JW (Mrs P M Heeley)
Sound young dog of nice type. Correct size. Good head,big teeth,strong jaw. V shaped ears set close to cheek. Nice reach of neck into well placed shoulders. Narrow front. Easily spanned. Shown in fit condition. Good topline and tailset carried well on the move. Well angulated rear and strong loin. Moved out well both ways.
2nd - Ceilloch Discovery (Lord R McMurdo & Ms G Tierney)
Blue and tan dog who was a little unsettled today. Ok for head and earset. Dark eye. Coat ok and loose pelt. Needs to settle on the move.
Entries: 3 Absentees: 0
1st - Onziemehurst The Red Baron JW (Miss A Nettle)
Smart rangy dog, shown in fit condition. Strong head and jaw. Correct dentition with big teeth.Narrow throughout. Easily spanned. Good reach of neck. Flat rib. Harshest of double coats. Strong loin. Carrot tail set on well. Moved well, driving from behind.
2nd - Comberdown Likely Lad (Mr I & Mrs A Higham)
Nice size. Typical head with broad skull and correct dentition. Narrow throughout. Flat rib. Double coat.easily spanned. Moved ok.
3rd - Haystoun Kicking Up A Storm (Mr G & Mrs H Mckenzie)
Entries: 5 Absentees: 0
1st - Brumberhill Beswick JW (Mr S A Mcpherson)
Nice sized dog. Typical otter head with strong jaw. Neat ears. Flat skull. Narrow straight front, ok for rib. Flat rib. Tail short and well set on. Moved well
2nd - Kewhaigh Innocent Man JW (Mrs N A Cummins)
Another nice type of dog. Blue and tan. Otter head. Harshest of double coats. Ok for rib. Strong loin. Short tail set on well. Good rear angulation, moved with drive.
3rd - Beaconpike Adonis (Miss J Strother)
Res - Cedarhill Make A Wish For Roxellia (Mrs C M & Mr M D Peffers)
VHC - Whittonglebe Poacher (Mr G & Mrs J Mackenzie)
Entries: 14 Absentees: 1
1st - Raedwulf Nightfall JW (Mr M & Mrs V Atkinson)
RDCC. Correct size. Smart dog shown in fit condition. Typical head with broad flat skull with little stop. Dark eye with keen expression.Neat ears. Narrow throughout and easily spanned. Flat rib, carried well back. Strong loin. Good angulation and well muscled rear. Short tail. Good coat and pelt. Moved well both ways with drive.
2nd - Manorcroft True Statesman At Martifers (Mr M & Mrs J Sharp)
Typical otter head with neat ears and good earset. Tail ok. Correct double jacket. Moved ok.
3rd - Ebffiniau Whiskey In The Jar (Miss E Brinkley)
Res - Lynsett The Huntsman (Mr J R & Mrs V Mann)
VHC - Ravenside Run To Me At Sandyfaulds (Mr G Grassie)
Entries: 6 Absentees: 0
1st - CH Brumberhill Bit O’Blarney JW (Mr S A Mcpherson)
BOB DCC. Correct sized , Blue and Tan dog shown in fit condition. Typical otter head with broad flat skull and strong muzzle. Big teeth with strength of jaw. Good reach of neck into well laid shoulders. Narrow, straight front. Easily spanned . Flat rib, good length of back and strong loin. Muscled rear and good angulation. Correct double jacket and loose pelt. Short tail carried well on the move. Moved with drive both ways. A real showman who I was happy to award DCC and BOB.
2nd - Cedarhill The Wish (Mr B. l. & Mrs M. Regeer)
Another smart dog shown in fit condition. Typical head with good earset and correct dentition. Dark eye and keen expression. Good reach of neck.easily spanned. Harsh jacket. Ok for length of rib and back. Strong loin well muscled rear. Short carrot tail. Moved well.
3rd - CH Yorkpiece Fiery Lucifer (Mrs J L Lee)
Res - CH Otterbobs Tolson (Mr J R & Mrs H Gilpin)
VHC - CH Cobstoneway Stand By Me JW (Mrs G Stevens)
Entries: 3 Absentees: 1
1st - Sweet Ebony Princess At Liatch (Malcolm, Glen & Knowles)
7 year old bitch of nice size. Feminine head with kind expression and little stop. Ears set on ok. Correct dentition. Narrow throughout and easily spanned. Short tail. Harsh jacket. Moved well.
2nd - Foxwater Miss Adventure At Dejurra (Mrs A E Pitt)
7 year old bitch. Compact type of bitch. Preferred strength of head of first place. Ok for coat and tail. Unsettled on the move
Entries: 10 Absentees: 0
1st - Tarkaswell Hollywood Fame (Mrs C E Samsom)
Very smart blue and tan bitch puppy. Balanced and not overdone in any way. Feminine head with neat ears set on well. Good reach of neck into well placed shoulders. Straight front. Good flat rib. Easily spanned. Narrow throughout. Strong loin. Well angulated rear allowing true movement from behind. Easily spanned. Correct harsh jacket and loose pelt.
2nd - Chorbeck Jazz Blues (Mrs A Peake)
Another nice type of puppy. Blue and tan. Feminine otter head with dark eye and nice expression. Short muzzle and flat skull. Neat ears set on well. Narrow front. Ok for rib. Harsh double jacket and loose pelt. Move well around the ring.
3rd - Earthtaw Ruby Tuesday (Miss J Haydon)
Res - Ardenholm Kerfuffle (Mrs C Swain)
VHC - Ravenside Sing Me A Song For Borderxpress (Mr R Wright)
Entries: 9 Absentees: 2
1st - Otterbobs Indeedido (Mr J R & Mrs H Gilpin)
BP. This puppy caught my eye as she came into the ring.. Handy size. Feminine otter head of correct proportions. Strong muzzle with correct dentition and strong jaw. Neat ears held close to the cheek. Flat skull. Nice reach of neck into good shoulders. Well ribbed. Strong loin. Short tail set on well. Moved freely both ways. Pleased to award her best Bitch Puppy. Very promising puppy I will watch her showing career with interest.
2nd - Carrock Crickhowell (Ms J M Fawcett)
Another very nice puppy bitch. Shown in fit condition. Nice size.Typical head with correct scissor bite and big teeth. Good reach of neck into good shoulders. Straight front and narrow throughout. Ok for rib. Easily spanned. Correct double jacket with loose pelt. Short tail carried well. Moved well both ways.
3rd - Otterbobs Maude (M Murray)
Res - Flegato Fons Amoris (Mrs M Fleming)
VHC - Earthtaw Ruby Tuesday (Miss J Haydon)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 0
1st - Thistlemead Fortuity (Mrs P M Heeley)
Feminine otter head,strong jaw with correct dentition and big teeth. Small ears set on correctly. Nice reach of neck and good shoulders. Flat rib and strong loin. Good angulation. Tail short and set on well. Correct harsh coat and loose pelt. Held topline on the move. Moved well.
2nd - Ranthorn Return Favour For Cobstoneway (Mrs G Stevens)
Similar type to 1st. Good front, flat rib. Good harsh coat. Loose pelt. Moved well.
3rd - Raedwulf Babooshka (Mr M & Mrs V Atkinson)
Res - Howthwaite Molly Malone (Mr R J & Mrs E A Barrett)
VHC - Normbar Fancy Nancy (Mrs N Ellis)
Entries: 5 Absentees: 1
1st - Comberdown Roisin Dubh (Mr I & Mrs A Higham)
Nice type of bitch, narrow throughout. Typical head with flat skull and neat ears. Strong jaw and big teeth. Good reach of neck and shoulders. Harsh jacket with loose pelt. Good topline and short tail. Narrow rib and good rear angulation, moved well with a good length of stride.
2nd - Borderrush Bean And Gone JW (Miss A J Hall)
Blue and tan bitch with typical head and dark eye. Narrow front, ok for rib. Correct double coat with loose pelt. Short tail. Moved ok.
3rd - Lotts Beauty In Thornheswin (Mr J C Dixon)
Res - Comalegy Lady Of The House With Fiadhaich (Miss A A Lawrence & Miss M Scrimgeour)
Entries: 13 Absentees: 0
1st - Howthwaite Merrily To Smalesmouth (Mrs J Roberts)
Balanced bitch.Typical head of correct proportions. Neat ears held close to the cheek. Correct bite with big teeth. Good reach of neck into narrow shoulders and straight front. Neat feet. Flat rib and good length of back with strong loin. Harsh double coat. Short tail. Well angulated rear. Moved well.
2nd - Louajak Blue Fizz (Miss C Gwilliam)
Blue and tan bitch of rangier type. Shown in fit condition. Narrow throughout and easily spanned. Feminine head, correct dentition and earset. Flat rib with good length of back and short tail. Moved out well.
3rd - Coral Gem Fiery Lucifer Via Ycart (Mr K K & Mrs T J Fraser & Butler)
Res - Pipruda Peppermint Patty At Beckholm JW (Mrs A Sutton)
VHC - Comalegy The Countess With Fiadhaich JW (Miss A A Lawrence & Miss M Scrimgeour)
Entries: 14 Absentees: 3
1st - Ragatam Daydreamer JW (Miss T J Peacock)
BCC. Eye catching bitch of good type and correct size. Feminine head with flat skull, short muzzle and strength of jaw. Correct dentition. Nice reach of neck flowing into well laid shoulders, straight front with neat feet. Flat rib and good length of rib. Good rear angulation. Short tail well set on. Good double jacket of harsh texture and loose pelt. Easily spanned. Shown in fit condition and moving well with purpose both ways. Pleased to award her BCC.
2nd - Carrock Complicated JW (Ms J Fawcett)
Another very nice bitch with strong feminine head.
V shaped ears held close to the cheek. Correct dentition with strength under the jaw. Dark eye with keen expression. Good shoulders and straight front. Ok for rib. Short tail carried well on the move. Harsh double jacket and thick loose pelt. Moved well both ways.
3rd - Howthwaite Gaan Divilish (Mr R J & Mrs E A Barrett)
Res - Stineval Sasha JW (Mr A & Mrs C Horner)
VHC - Valicetarn Vivanetta Blue (Mrs V Mason)
Entries: 9 Absentees: 1
1st - Ir Ch Totherend Honeybee (Mr R G & Mrs E A Wright)
RBCC. This girl was very much my cup of tea. Very balanced. Not overdone at all. Correct size. Head of good proportions. Neat ears correctly placed. Flat skull with little stop. Strong muzzle with big teeth. Thick pelt and harsh double jacket. Easily spanned. Good length of rib and strong loin. Short tail well set on. Moved out well both ways. I was pleased to award her RBCC.
2nd - CH Remony Rose Gold JW (Mrs A E Gregory)
Quality bitch of sound construction. Feminine otter head and correct dentition. Near ears. Nice reach of neck, good shoulders.narrow front. Flat rib. Easily spanned. Short tail set on well. Good angulation. Moved well.
3rd - Comberdown Witch's Promise (Mr I & Mrs A Higham)
Res - Picer Bess Pool (Mr G & Mrs S Pickering)
VHC - Goldenmill Illusion at Vandamere (Miss J Singh)