Show Type: Breed
Judge: Mrs Elly Weijenborg-Weggemans (Netherlands)
Entries: 146 Dogs making 192 entries
I felt very honoured when I received the invitation to judge at the Open Show and was glad that I could accept this. What an opportunity to see and go over so many Borders in one day. Of course I have seen many Borders during the 40 years that I have lived with them but to see so many together is not possible on the continent. When I received the entry details I really was surprised and felt even more honoured then.
The Venue was good but unfortunately it was one of the warmest days and in the hall the temperature rose quite quickly. Nevertheless almost all Borders presented there showed until the very end of the day.
The judging went smoothly not in the least because of my exceptionally efficient steward, Peter Roderick, who took care of calling in the next class on time and made sure that there were no mistakes because of the re-entries which I am not used to. Many thanks also to my ring stewards!
I was surprised by the high quality presented to me. In some classes it meant that I could not always place otherwise nice exhibits. All Borders behaved themselves wonderfully when being handled, even inexperienced ones. Just one exception to that was a dog that didn’t like to be handled on the table, which is not Border like.
It occurred to me that it is becoming to be a habit to string the dogs when moving. It worsens their movement in a lot of cases and for me they should be moved with a loosened lead. For some exhibits it made the difference in being placed or not. I found on the whole just a few problems. Just one wrong bite and one tail that was not correct. Feet need attention. Just a few had lovely strong padded catlike feet. As well as front movement which is a real problem in the Border Terrier all over the world. Waving, almost crossing, loose, just a few had a parallel and straight front movement. On the other hand, side movement was in almost all exhibits free and with a long stride. A lot of coats were in between. But I could feel the correct texture being double and harsh.
I had a lovely day and want to thank the organisation for their efforts to make me and my sister ? who accompanied me ? feel welcome and of course all the exhibitors for entering and taking my decisions so sportingly. The atmosphere around the ring felt warm, friendly and relaxed.
Best In Show: Glebeheath Stan the Man
Reserve Best In Show: Badgerbeck Festive Spirit at Blewecourt ShCM
Best Dog: Glebeheath Stan the Man
Reserve Best Dog: Badgerbeck Festive Spirit at Blewecourt ShCM
Best Puppy - Dog: Glebeheath Stan the Man
Best Bitch: Hawcoat Starina
Reserve Best Bitch: CH Manx Margaid ShCM
Best Puppy - Bitch: Achnagairn Code Name Glebeheath
Best Puppy: Glebeheath Stan the Man
Reserve Best Puppy: Achnagairn Code Name Glebeheath
Best Veteran: CH Manx Margaid ShCM
Entries: 3 Absentees: 1
1st - Oatberry Reason (Mrs K Tuffin)
Nice puppy with a correct otter head. Could do with a little less stop. Narrow all through. Angulations are OK. Still a bit loose while coming. Nice double coat and thick loose pelt.
2nd - Bortino High Society (Mr D K & Mrs D Martin)
Very nice puppy. Lovely head and expression. Narrow all through. Nicely angulated. Good pelt and coat. Unfortunately he was very afraid on the table and didn’t move freely, which made it difficult to assess movement.
Entries: 8 Absentees: 1
This was a strong class. Unfortunately there were only 5 places to give.
1st - Glebeheath Stan the Man (Mrs J Guvercin)
This almost 12 month old dog caught my eye as soon as he came into the ring. Excellent otter head with that nice Border expression. Lovely smooth bodylines, narrow all through. Superb thick and loose pelt. Harsh double coat in excellent show condition. Nice carroty tail, well carried. Easily spanned. Moved with ease, parallel and nice drive. In nothing exaggerated.
2nd - Borderella Day Tripper (Mrs P South)
Another nice puppy. Nice otter head. Narrowly built. Correct coat. Nice pelt. Good span. Nice feet. Nice carroty tail and carriage. Moved well but still loose in front.
3rd - Dowgri Diggory (Mr W & Mrs T J Baird)
Res - Iacheslei Cantus (Miss A Harrison)
VHC - Intack Tangled Up In Blue (Mrs V Waldron)
Entries: 10 Absentees: 2
1st - Hawcoat Blue Bertie (Mrs E J & Miss R C Larner)
Strongly built dog of nice type. Lovely otter head. Excellent thick and loose pelt and coat. Well angulated. Nice bone and feet. Spannable. Narrowly built. Nice carroty tail. Moved well but still loose in front.
2nd - Ethlencoral Pip of Ottaswell (Mr D & Mrs G M Hunt)
Lovely type Border Terrier. Nice otter head. Lovely topline running into a well set tail. Good pelt and coat. Good angulations. Spannable. Moved well but loose in front.
3rd - Digmoor Captain Rook By Tyrian (Mrs K Dean)
Res - Digmoor Tommy Hawk (Mr M P & Mrs S V Regan)
VHC - Mingrovia Flintstone Chief At Rubyfin (Mrs S J Channer)
Entries: 3 Absentees: 2
1st - Kenocto Finn (Mrs C Clayton)
Well presented dog. For me a bit too high on the leg. Correct head shape. Good span. Long tail, well carried. Good angulations. Just enough bone for his size. Good coat and pelt. Moved ok.
Entries: 4 Absentees: 0
1st - Glebeheath Stan the Man (Mrs J Guvercin)
2nd - Iacheslei Cantus (Miss A Harrison)
Nice type of Border Terrier with a nice otter head. Spannable. Good coat and pelt. Superb carroty tail and carriage. Angulations ok, could do with a little more behind. Moved with attitude but loses his topline on the move.
3rd - Mingrovia Flintstone Chief At Rubyfin (Mrs S J Channer)
Res - Kenocto Finn (Mrs C Clayton)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 1
1st - Glebeheath Stan the Man (Mrs J Guvercin)
2nd - Iacheslei Cantus (Miss A Harrison)
3rd - Hynerbrook Mountain Ash (Miss A Clarke)
Res - Rhozzum Mercury At Bramblequest (Mr M & Mrs L I Moore)
VHC - Kenocto Finn (Mrs C Clayton)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 2
1st - Laurelton Moonlight Cowboy ShCM (Mrs J Cobbledick)
Dog with a good otter head. Ears a bit large but well set. Lovely straight front. Spannable. Nicely boned. Correct topline. Coat and pelt ok (pelt could be thicker). Nice carroty tail, just a bit low set. Nice strong feet. Moved well both ways.
2nd - Jenabeck Soloist (Miss E D Rumsam)
Lovely outline. Very nice type of Border Terrier. Very good otter head. Good topline. Spannable. Nice tail set but the tail is very short, which detracts from the overall balance. Well angulated. Nice coat and pelt. Moved well. Despite the very short tail I gladly gave him the 2nd place in this class because of his many qualities otherwise.
3rd - Brookbank Could It Be Magic (Mrs S P Norris)
Res - Ruffenuf Pure Chance (Mrs K Taylor)
VHC - Benattivo Basilio (Mrs S J & Mr C P Girling)
Entries: 11 Absentees: 5
1st - Radnorvalley Goshawk of Rhozzum (Mrs M Sharp)
Nice type of Border with a smooth outline. Narrow all through. Excellent topline. Good otter head. Nice legs and feet. Well angulated. Good thick and loose pelt and double coat. Moved well with a long stride and parallel. He didn’t really show himself off but a Border doesn’t need to be a show minding dog after all.
2nd - Dowgri Daredevil (Mr W & Mrs T J Baird)
Well muscled dog. For me the head is a bit short and has a little too much stop. Correct eye. Good angulations. Tail a bit low set. Good coat and pelt. Moved well. Spannable.
3rd - Caznray Double Trouble (Miss C Spencer)
Res - Bolt Tail Jebba (Mr F & Mrs H Freeman)
VHC - Benattivo Basilio (Mrs S J & Mr C P Girling)
Entries: 12 Absentees: 2
1st - Badgerbeck Festive Spirit at Blewecourt ShCM (Mr M & Mrs T Morgan)
Nice type. Narrow all through. Nice otter head. Ears a bit heavy but well set and carried. Spannable. Excellent thick and loose pelt and double coat. Well angulated. Nice topline running into well set tail, that he tends to carry a bit too gay now and then. Moved very well.
2nd - Quarryway Dill (Mrs B Williams & Mr K E Johnson)
Nice type of Border. Good otter head. Nice topline. Lovely bone and feet. OK for angulations. Correct thick loose pelt. Excellent double coat. Moved well.
3rd - Barterhound Twister JW (Mrs B B Roderick)
Res - Digmoor Aces High JW (Mr M P & Mrs S V Regan)
VHC - Yeomeadow Sorrel For Tyrian (Professor S P Dean)
Entries: 10 Absentees: 2
1st - Blewe of Hullavington (Parry, Miss T.)
Nice though a bit rangy dog. Nice otter head with a lovely stop. Narrow all through. Good topline with a correct tailset. Well angulated. Good thick loose pelt. Coat is correct (i.e. harsh and double) but not in show condition at the moment (just partly stripped). Spannable. Moved well.
2nd - Foxfactor Hornblower JW ShCM (Mrs K D Stockley)
Another nice dog. A bit more compact than the first placed. Nice otter head. Topline OK. Correct tailset. Nice carroty tail. Superb thick loose pelt and superb double coat. Well angulated. Moved well.
3rd - Hawcoat Double Expresso (Mrs E J & Miss R C Larner)
Res - Benattivo Rock Robin (Mrs S J & Mr C P Girling)
VHC - Dandyhow Dumb Waiter (Axford, Helen)
Entries: 6 Absentees: 0
Another strong class of very young Borders. A great promise for the future.
1st - Achnagairn Code Name Glebeheath (Mrs J Guvercin)
Lovely puppy bitch. Narrow all through. Nothing exaggerated. Nice otter head. Lovely thick loose pelt and double harsh coat. Nice bone and catlike feet. Nice topline running into a well set tail. Moved with attitude and very strong for such a young puppy. Presented herself very well.
2nd - Kyscafter Kestrel (Miss L S Robbins)
Another nice puppy bitch. Nice otter head. Narrow all through. Nice topline running into a well set tail. Correct angulated. Good double harsh coat and thick loose pelt. Right bone for her size. Moved very well for a puppy that young.
3rd - Bortino Smiling Queen (Mr D K & Mrs D Martin)
Res - Sweet Dreams Beauty of Rhozzum (Mrs M Sharp)
VHC - Oatberry Rheme (Mrs K Tuffin)
Entries: 0 Absentees: 0
1st - Iacheslei Cantilena (Miss A Harrison)
Attractive young bitch. Nice otter head. Narrow all through. Spanned with ease. Topline needs to strengthen. Excellent tailset. Well boned. Good catlike feet. Lovely thick loose pelt and nice double harsh coat. Moved well.
2nd - Glebeheath Milly the Mod At Badgerbeck (Miss L M Jenkins)
Another nice bitch. Lovely otter head. Not balanced at the moment which you can’t expect from a bitch so young. Topline OK, but needs to get firmer. Angulations could be a little bit more in front, but good in hindquarters. Lovely double harsh coat and nice thick loose pelt. Spannable. Moved with ease but still loose in front.
3rd - Biddestone Picnic (Mrs A Hibberd)
Res - Intack Blue Pearl (Mrs V Waldron)
VHC - Kassatia Raider Girl (Miss C Moss)
Entries: 19 Absentees: 4
A big class with a lot of nice Borders.
1st - Hawcoat Starina (Mrs E J & Miss R C Larner)
Sturdy built bitch but in nothing exaggerated and all smoothly fitting together which gave a nice overall balance. Nice otter head. Standing a nice flowing topline but loses it slightly on the move. Well angulated. Excellent thick loose pelt and harsh double coat. Nice carroty tail, well set. Nice bone and feet. Moved well, just a trifle loose in front.
2nd - Rhozzum Union Rose At Crewshill (Miss J Marriott)
Bitch that is on the bigger size. Good otter head. A bit heavy ears but well set and carried. Nice topline. Narrow all through. Well angulated. Excellent double harsh coat and thick loose pelt. Spanned with ease. Moved well, but loose in front.
3rd - Windrushway Serious Gwth (Mrs J Gale)
Res - Benattivo Gemstone For Daluce (Mr J & Mrs H M Thomas)
VHC - Rhozzum User Friendly (Mrs M Sharp)
Entries: 1 Absentees: 1
Entries: 6 Absentees: 2
1st - Lutrabeck Layla (Mrs S A & Mr M J & Miss J Taylor)
Lovely bitch. Nice otter head. Spannable. Narrow all through. Spanned with ease. Good topline. Correct tailset. Excellent double harsh coat and thick loose pelt. Good legs and nice feet. Moved well but loose in front.
2nd - Glebeheath Milly the Mod At Badgerbeck (Miss L M Jenkins)
3rd - Rubyfin Ruby Tuesday (Mrs S J Channer)
Res - Thistlestone Blue Weasel (Whisker & May)
Entries: 4 Absentees: 1
1st - Iacheslei Cantilena JW (Miss A Harrison)
2nd - Midsummer Night Dreamer At Laurelton (Mrs P Moffatt)
Well constructed bitch. Head shows a bit longer than I like. A trifle heavy ears that are well set and carried. Good topline. Spanned with ease. Pelt could be thicker but loose enough. Harsh double coat which is of a correct blue colour.
3rd - Hynerbrook Field Maple (Miss A Clarke)
Entries: 12 Absentees: 3
1st - Badgerbeck's Porche (Miss L M Jenkins)
Well constructed bitch. A touch long in foreface. Nice strong topline. Good thick loose pelt and double harsh coat. Spanned with ease. Correct legs and feet. Side movement is very nice with a long stride but front movement needs to be firmer.
2nd - Worker's Playtime (Miss S Waller)
Nice type of Border. Good otter head. Narrow all through. Spannable. Good carroty tail and tail set. Good pelt and coat. Correct bone and nice feet. Angulations OK. Both standing and moving she tends to be slightly overbuilt. She moved with purpose, just a bit short stepped and a bit loose in front.
3rd - Laurelton Summer Breeze (Mrs P Moffatt)
Res - Jenabeck Rose Over Foxfactor (Mrs K D Stockley)
VHC - Argentail Bucks Fizz (Mrs W A Prevost & Mrs A J Hopkins)
Entries: 12 Absentees: 5
1st - Wyken Pippin (Mr R & Mrs D Warneford)
Nice type of Border. Nice otter head. Correct topline and tail set.. Spannable. Well angulated. Excellent double harsh coat and thick loose pelt. Enough bone for her size. Feet could be firmer. Excellent movement, freely and with ease.
2nd - Rhozzum Keynote With Foxfactor JW (Mrs K D Stockley)
Strong blue & tan bitch. Nice harsh double coat just coming through. Correct blue & tan colour. Very good otter head. Rather heavy ears that are well set and carried. Well angulated. Nice bone and feet. Spannable. Thick loose pelt. She moved nicely both ways. But she could be firmer in front when standing.
3rd - Farmway Nightingale (Aspinwall, Mrs. M.)
Res - Laurelton Blue Lace (Mrs P Moffatt)
VHC - Aurgwen Alyth (Mrs J M Phillips)
Entries: 11 Absentees: 4
1st - Caulkheads Princess Barton At Tyrosedale (Nicholls)
Attractive blue & tan bitch. Correct colour. Nice otter head. Excellent angulations. Lovely bone and catlike feet. Harsh double coat and thick loose pelt. Spannable. She can move very well if her handler gives her the opportunity to move not stringing her up.
2nd - Dandyhow Queen Vic at Hoathwood (Mrs S Hales)
Another nice bitch. Nice otter head. Good topline and tail set. Nice harsh double coat and thick loose pelt. Spannable. Good bone and feet. Well angulated. Moves well but not as firm in topline as 1.
3rd - Badgerbeck Tree Pipit At Tilmoray JW (Mrs M Small)
Res - Gameway Set And Match (Mr P & Mrs H Fulker)
VHC - Bandicoot Candy Twist (Mr G E & Mrs V L K Docwra)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 1
1st - Baywillow Tarte Tatin JW (Mrs M B Reeves)
Nice type of Border and nicely sized. Nice otter head but her ears needed some tidying up. Firm topline and well set carroty tail. Nice bone and catlike feet. Excellent thick loose pelt and harsh double coat. Well angulated. Spannable. Excellent movement.
2nd - Ottaswell Carmen (Mr D & Mrs G M Hunt)
Attractive bitch that is up to size. Nice otter head. Correct topline and well set carroty tail. Lovely thick loose pelt and harsh double coat. Well angulated. Spannable. Good bone and lovely catlike feet. Moved well.
3rd - Yeomeadow Heather For Tyrian (Mrs K Dean)
Res - Caulkheads Princess Barton At Tyrosedale (Nicholls)
VHC - Penlumeg Pendant (Mrs B S Harris)
Entries: 9 Absentees: 1
1st - Intack Tangled Up In Blue (Mrs V Waldron)
Nice blue & tan dog that shouldn’t grow any bigger. Correct colour. Nice otter head. Good topline and well set carroty tail, though a bit long. Well angulated. Excellent harsh double coat and thick loose pelt. Spannable. Moved well. Was unfortunate to have such hard competition in his class before.
2nd - Badgerbeck Tree Pipit At Tilmoray JW (Mrs M Small)
Attractive blue & tan bitch. Lovely colour. Nice otter head. Spanned with ease. Well angulated. Good firm topline when standing. Could be firmer in front. Otherwise well boned and correct feet. Nice carroty tail that is correct set. Good pelt and coat structure. She moved with purpose, but looses her top line on the move.
3rd - Rhozzum Keynote With Foxfactor JW (Mrs K D Stockley)
Res - Benattivo Basilio (Mrs S J & Mr C P Girling)
VHC - Sextonmagic Betula of Withershins (Mr M J Day)
Entries: 1 Absentees: 0
1st - CH Penlumeg Percival By Badgerbeck JW (Miss L M Jenkins)
Very nice, strong and fit, blue & tan dog. Correct colour. Up to size. Lovely otter head. Excellent firm topline. Nice carroty tail that is well set. Nice bone and catlike feet. Pelt thick enough and loose. Just spannable. Moved well with drive. Unfortunately he didn’t stand too well when in the line-up for best dog.
Entries: 13 Absentees: 3
This is always a nice class to judge. Lovely to see how the breed stays young up till old age. All veterans were in lovely condition which is a credit to the owner.
1st - CH Manx Margaid ShCM (Mr B J & Mrs K D Stockley)
Lovely strong bitch in very good shape. Nice type of Border. Good otter head. Lovely strong top line. Nice carroty tail that is well set. Nicely angulated. Lovely thick loose pelt and nice harsh coat. Spanned with ease. Excellent mover. I just preferred the head and size of the best bitch.
2nd - Brookbank Break the Spell JW (Norris, S.P.)
Nice dog in a very good shape. Nice otter head. Flowing topline. Carroty tail that is well set. Well angulated. Excellent double harsh coat and thick loose pelt. Spannable. Moved well with attitude.
3rd - Brachan Solar Eclipse (Macleod, Mrs. C.)
Res - CH Rossula Magic Borderer Clipstone (Jackson, Jean & Elspeth)
VHC - Digmoor Crystal Ball At Farmway (Mrs M Aspinwall)