Show Type: Championship
Venue: Selkirk
Judge: Professor A S Milton (Baillieswells)
Entries: 172 for 209
It was a real pleasure to be invited to judge this show. Having been a member of the Club since its beginning, it was great to come back to Selkirk, to what I have always regarded as my ‘home’ club. There was the usual happy atmosphere, and everything was so well run.
As to the exhibits, I was impressed with the overall quality of the coats, so many with really harsh substantial topcoats and warm undercoats. Several exhibitors seemed to have had difficulty with the hairs around the neck. I know that they grow in different directions, but it is possible with hard work to get an even look. Borders should not be shown with a ruff. Many tails had not been stripped properly, not being tidy and not flowing from the end of the back. Some even had feathering on the underside. I wish exhibitors would not push the tail upright so that it is vertical to the spine.
They are not Airedales, and it spoils the topline. Front movement was very varied, but cow hocks were almost absent. Teeth were good. Far too many, in my opinion, were too big, and I had difficulty in spanning them. (Though looking back in the literature, this has been a complaint since the beginning of the breed!)
Best In Show: CH Howthwaite In Violet
Reserve Best In Show: BOSIS, Dandyhow Jumping Jack at Glebeheath JW
DCC: Dandyhow Jumping Jack at Glebeheath JW
RDCC: Secret Attraction
RBCC: Brumberhill Bejewelled
Best Puppy: Ragatam Puzzle
Best Veteran: CH Fehmarn Magic Lantern JW
Entries: 21 Absentees: 11
1st - CH Fehmarn Magic Lantern JW (Mrs J Morton Shaw)
11 years old and in superb condition, moved well and in excellent coat. It doesn’t seem possible that it was nine years ago that I gave this dog his first major award.
2nd - CH Ashbrae Poacher (Mr A & Mrs E Cuthbertson)
A good red coat with a superb head, well constructed. Another worthy champion.
3rd - Kersfell Comet JW (Sneddon, Margaret)
Res - Kalebank Royal Attraction (Mrs S Portsmouth)
VHC - CH Irton Silver Knight (Fryer, Mr. D.& Mrs. A.)
Entries: 11 Absentees: 0
1st - Riseburn Retro (Miss C Tutin)
I really liked this young blue & tan puppy. His topline flowed from the back of his head to the tip of his tail, excellent front and good hind leg angulation. Happy on the move.
2nd - Badgerholme Epsom Jet (Mr B Dickinson & Miss T James)
Another blue & tan, well constructed, attractive head, coat slightly fluffy and moved rather close, front and rear. Needs time to mature.
3rd - Thorneyburn Peace Pipe (Mr M & Mrs A J Carr)
Res - Ullyses Bloom at Shiftyfox (Mr G Wildey)
VHC - Ravenside Going Underground (Mr M & Mr D Lowry & Hodgson)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 0
1st - Glebeheath Jump The Gun (Mrs J Guvercin)
Mature blue & tan puppy, with an excellent head, neat ears, good length of neck, strode round the ring as if he owned it.
2nd - Raleniro Brand New Age (Mr D & Mrs N Chandler)
Red grizzle with good coat. Keen looking expression. OK on the move
3rd - Alcumlow Solitaire (Mr P, Mrs B & Miss R Barber)
Res - Whittonglebe Buster (Mr G & Mrs J Mackenzie)
VHC - Joncroft Templar Knight (Mr C Johnston)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 0
1st - Otterwood Cyrus (Mr M J & Mrs J M Hollingsbee)
I liked this young dog, excellent mover, long but not over exaggerated back. Keen eye, Good reach of neck. Head needs to mature. A little bit scruffy.
2nd - Karison Klaret (Miss K Johnson)
Another good red grizzle, with good outline. Tough coat, moved well.
3rd - Comberdown Finnegan (Mr I & Mrs A Higham)
Res - Keycharm Phantom by Ridgebow JW (Mr N Duxbury)
VHC - Houndshope Rest Dodd (Mrs M Wanless)
Entries: 4 Absentees: 0
1st - Secret Attraction (Mr T James)
A real sturdy looking dog with plenty of drive. Good front and hind leg angulation. Keen expression. Coat needs more attention, but well deserved the DRCC. Discovered that this was his first show, hope he continues to appear in the show ring.
2nd - Kosmic Sun over Karison (Miss K Johnson)
Reddish grizzle. Good head, long neck with good topline. Carrot shaped tail.
3rd - Esyntona Rip Van Winkle (Mr I Hopper)
Res - Irton Morse Code JW (Mr & Mrs D Fryer)
Entries: 4 Absentees: 2
1st - Raleniro Brand New Age (Mr D & Mrs N Chandler)
2nd - Whittonglebe Buster (Mr G & Mrs J Mackenzie)
Young reddish dog, Reserve in Puppy class. Needs to mature.
Entries: 9 Absentees: 1
1st - Otterwood Cyrus (Mr M J & Mrs J M Hollingsbee)
2nd - Badgerholme Epsom Jet (Mr B Dickinson & Miss T James)
3rd - Kalebank Harvester (Mrs S Portsmouth)
Res - Raleniro Brand New Age (Mr D & Mrs N Chandler)
VHC - Joncroft Templar Knight (Mr C Johnston)
Entries: 4 Absentees: 2
1st - Kersfell Comply Or Die (Mrs M Sneddon)
A nice looking dog. Dark Grizzle with a superb coat. Narrow body with long back, but not exaggerated. Neat Feet. OK on the move. Rather low set ears.
2nd - Otterwood Cyrus (Mr M J & Mrs J M Hollingsbee)
Entries: 9 Absentees: 3
1st - Secret Attraction (Mr T James)
2nd - Cynetkoy's Cool Hand Luke (Mr S D Watson & Mrs A S Kenna)
A very alert good looking dog, excellent movement.
3rd - Quarryway Tabasco At Dualta (Mr W T & Mrs J L Edwards)
Res - Fehmarn Highland Encounter (Mrs E J Scott)
VHC - Merumhor Midwinter JW (Mr G & Mrs H Mckenzie)
Entries: 5 Absentees: 1
1st - Chesterton Top Hat And Tails By Kersfell JW (Mrs M Sneddon)
Good all round dog. Attractive head. Excellent topline, straight front, well angulated hind legs. Moved well.
2nd - Remony Runrig (Mrs A E Gregory)
A good looking red grizzle, excellent coat, good front and rear, and good topline. Good on the move. Still needs time to mature.
3rd - Ashbrae Fellman At Beaconpike (Mr & Mrs Golding)
Res - Earthwise Follow Me (Mr E J Houston)
Entries: 10 Absentees: 5
1st - Remony Runrig (Mrs A E Gregory)
2nd - Chorbeck Charlie Chaplin JW (Mrs H Haughton)
Neat red grizzle dog. Pleasing head. Excellent topline and well set carrot tail. Good front and rear OK on the move.
3rd - Earthwise Wolfbane JW ShCM (Mr E J Houston)
Res - Cynetkoy's Benim Kucuk Aslan (Mr S D Watson & Mrs A S Kenna)
VHC - The Dark Crystal (Mrs Anderson)
Entries: 13 Absentees: 4
1st - Dandyhow Jumping Jack at Glebeheath JW (Mrs J Guvercin)
DCC, RBIS. An excellent two year old, true otter head with correctly placed ears, good reach of neck flowing into back and then to correct carrot shaped tail tail. Straight front and well angulated hind legs, placed correctly. Lovely movement. Really tough top coat with plenty of undercoat. Understand this was his third CC.
2nd - Iacheslei Cantus JW (Miss A Harrison)
Attractive good looking red grizzle dog, with a lot going for him. Good head, good reach of neck, longish back with good tail set. Admirable on the move.
3rd - Brumberhill Blue Tempest (Mr S A Mcpherson)
Res - CH Irton Up Helly Aa (Mr D & Mrs A Fryer)
VHC - Northborders Mr Pickles JW (Miss J North)
Entries: 14 Absentees: 4
1st - Ruby of Raughton Head At Loiriston (Dr & Mrs Wheatley)
Just a baby, but with lots of potential. Well constructed, coat needs to improve, a little unsteady on the move.
2nd - Riseburn Rekindled (Miss C Tutin)
Another super little puppy which should do well. Blue & tan coat needs to improve, head slightly on the narrow size, moved well round the ring
3rd - Comberdown Thistle (Mr I & Mrs A Higham)
Res - Cynetkoy's Capunchino'n Cream (Mr S D Watson & Mrs A S Kenna)
VHC - Achnagairn Red Alert (Mrs A Fraser)
Entries: 15 Absentees: 4
1st - Ragatam Puzzle (Miss T J Peacock)
BPIS. A good all round bitch, Good otter head with excellent teeth. Good topline, good front and rear. Good mover. I wish her tail was not so long, not helped by her handler pushing it straight up.
2nd - Merumhor Misguided Angel (Mr C & Mrs J Martin)
Red grizzle. Strong head. Long back. Good front and rear. Tail set not as good as 1. OK on the move
3rd - Remony Winter's Diamond (Mrs A E Gregory)
Res - Beaconpike Stargazer (Mr D & Mrs E Gillies)
VHC - Ridgebow Amberwitch (Mr N Duxbury)
Entries: 6 Absentees: 0
1st - Wadesleia Mountain Ringlet (Mrs H A & Mr A Fletcher)
Attractive young bitch with keen expression, nice dark eyes and neat ears. Long back with well set carrot tail. Easily spannable. Moved round the ring well.
2nd - Iacheslei Corus (Miss A Harrison)
Another good looking bitch, not quite so good on the move.
3rd - Tojamatt Morgana (Mr & Mrs D Matthews)
Res - Chorbeck Little Miss Pickle (Mr J & Mrs Y Robinson)
VHC - Brumborder Dillicar At Shiftyfox (Mr G Wildey)
Entries: 5 Absentees: 1
1st - Irton Enigma (Mr & Mrs D Fryer)
Excellent otter head, with good expression and keen eye. Good length of neck, with excellent long back. Good front and well angulated hindquarters. In full coat. Moved well.
2nd - Fehmarn Far Ranger (Mrs J Morton Shaw)
Nice young bitch, smaller than 1, not such a good head. Moved well
3rd - Croalchapel Corundum (Mrs A Douglas)
Res - Glebeheath Goodnite Vienna at Flutorum (Mr E Castel)
Entries: 5 Absentees: 1
1st - Merumhor Misguided Angel (Mr C & Mrs J Martin)
2nd - Wings of Speed (Miss Dixon)
Blue & Tan. Just a baby, not placed in minor puppy, but with possibilities. Needs to mature and also learn some ring craft.
3rd - Cubbieroobu's Windhover (Mrs Wood)
Res - Whittonglebe Bracken (Puncherton & Mackenzie)
Entries: 10 Absentees: 1
1st - Brumberhill Bejewelled (Mr S A Mcpherson)
BRCC. If I was to covet just one exhibit in this show it would be this young bitch. Just 14 months old, has everything going for her. Lovely feminine head. Good reach of neck, I liked the way the top line continued into a true carrot shaped tail. Harsh coat. Really excelled on the move. Outshone her stable mate (2nd in Open bitch) in the final choice for the RCC.
2nd - Ragatam Puzzle (Miss T J Peacock)
3rd - Iacheslei Corus (Miss A Harrison)
Res - Merumhor Misguided Angel (Mr C & Mrs J Martin)
VHC - Remony Winter's Diamond (Mrs A E Gregory)
Entries: 4 Absentees: 1
1st - Kersfell Chorus Girl (Mrs M Sneddon)
Excellent head, good length of neck, level topline, well set tail, straight front, well angulated hindlegs. Slightly hesitant on the move.
2nd - Iacheslei Corus (Miss A Harrison)
3rd - Remony Winter's Diamond (Mrs A E Gregory)
Entries: 16 Absentees: 7
1st - Cedarhill Legally Blonde (Mrs L Gosling)
Puzzled by the name as this bitch is a very dark blue and tan. Well built and I am sure could do a full day work in the field. Very strong muzzle, and excellent bite Thick pelt, strong neck with good length of back. Carrot shaped tail. Good straight front and well angulated hind limbs. Moved well.
2nd - Kersfell Chorus Girl (Mrs M Sneddon)
3rd - Kalebank Royal Attraction (Mrs S Portsmouth)
Res - Alcumlow Miss Sixty at Riseburn (Miss C Tutin)
VHC - Willabede Northern Lights For Cynetkoy (Mr S D Watson & Mrs A S Kenna)
Entries: 5 Absentees: 1
1st - Manx Ballavale (Mrs A M Gregory)
Light grizzle bitch. Pleasing otter head, excellent mouth, keen expressive eyes. Nice firm ears. Good reach of neck, long back., with nice tail. Moved well.
2nd - Ragatam Nutmeg JW (Miss T Peacock)
Good all rounder, with plenty of drive on the move. Excellent topline, with good length of tail. Not such a good coat as some.
3rd - Merumhor Solstice Belle JW (Mr C J & Mrs J H Martin)
Res - Joncroft Diawl Bach (Mr & Mrs Johnston)
Entries: 14 Absentees: 5
1st - Picer Beersheba at Wadesleia (Mrs H & Mr A Fletcher)
Neat little bitch with feminine head. Good topline and tail. Good front and rear, tough coat. Moved well.
2nd - Thistlestone Jenny Wren ShCM (Miss J & Mr S May & Whisker)
Excellent otter headl. Larger in size than 1, with longish back. Good angulation of hindquarters, and straight front. Moved OK.
3rd - Otterwood Beck (Mr M J & Mrs J M Hollingsbee)
Res - Seymours Bubble And Squeak For Raleniro (Mr M J & Mrs D A Lorraine)
VHC - Mascani Daisy At Cynetkoy (Mr S D Watson & Mrs A S Kenna)
Entries: 9 Absentees: 5
1st - CH Howthwaite In Violet (Mr R & Mrs E Barrett)
BCC, BIS; Lovely bitch this, with a superb blue & tan top coat and good undercoat. Feminine head with excellent teeth and mouth. Good topline and tail set. Correct front and rear, and moved well. Towards the top end of what I regard as acceptable in size, but this did not detract from her other qualities. I must have missed seeing this bitch in the past, as it was only when I saw the catalogue that I discovered that she was already a Champion. I am not surprised.
2nd - Brumberhill Bonjour (Mr S A Mcpherson)
Another excellent bitch, well presenting when standing. Showed a good outline, with feminine head . Good topline and tail set. However completely went to pieces on the move.
3rd - Fehmarn Fine Romance (Mrs J Morton Shaw)
Res - Ragatam Jewel (Miss T J Peacock)