Show Type: Championship
Venue: Longridge Civic Hall, Calder Avenue, Longridge PR3 3HJ
Judge: Miss Elspeth Jackson (Clipstone)
Entries: 192 for 240
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It is always an honour to be invited to judge a club show and my first job here must be to thank Club, Officers, Committee and Members for asking me to judge their show. The hospitality shown to my Mother and myself made it a very enjoyable weekend. Thank you to my capable Stewards Les Moss and Ian Higham for their help on the day.
Thank you all for the great entry both in terms of number and in depth of quality I had to judge. There were some very tough, but enjoyable decisions to be made and in most classes and in the challenges the top honours were fiercely contested. .
I must repeat the often used cliché of not having enough cards on the day. Many who were down the line or even cardless today I would have been happy to have as winners in another entry.
Best In Show: CH / Ir CH Blewecourt Manhattan At Ploughdown
Reserve Best In Show: CH Glebeheath Jump The Gun JW
DCC: CH Glebeheath Jump The Gun JW
RDCC: CH Cobstoneway River Magic JW ShCM
Best Puppy - Dog: Brackenfell Bok To Bach
BCC: CH / Ir CH Blewecourt Manhattan At Ploughdown
RBCC: Remony Winter's Diamond JW
Best Puppy - Bitch: Chorbeck Snow Angel
Best Puppy: Brackenfell Bok To Bach
Best Veteran: CH Hollowmoor Coremy
Entries: 4 Absentees: 1
1st - Ragatam Rambler (Miss T J Peacock)
A smart 8 month old rich red puppy with good type. Racy and balanced in outline. Pleasing in head. Still has some maturing to do.
2nd - Hollowoakend Lazy Daze (Miss C & Mrs E Edwards)
Another balanced 8 month old but smaller overall than 1st Good in front, shoulder and narrow in rib. Shown in good harsh coat
3rd - Littleboe Blue (Mrs B Sandham)
Well grown red dog pup with strong head broad in skull and strong in muzzle, good bite. Well muscled throughout. Showed well.
Entries: 8 Absentees: 2
1st - Brackenfell Bok To Bach (Mr C Hall & Miss L Ellis)
Eye catching rich red dog in super harsh coat. He has a pleasing masculine head with strong broad skull, neat ears and dark eye. A good reach of neck, good ribs easily spanned and well laid back. Good in loin and length of back. Racy hindquarters. He really shows himself off to best advantage and I could not deny him Best Puppy Dog & Best Puppy in Show.
2nd - Tojamatt Warlord (Mr & Mrs D Matthews)
In new coat not yet quite as thick as 1st but harsh in texture. Good in head with keen expression. Nicely sized, good in shoulder and rib and pleasing in outline. Good top line with good tail set.
3rd - Stoneygin Dizzy Rascal (Mr G & Mrs D Rayner)
Stronger in frame than 1st two. In correct thick double coat with good pelt. Well proportioned head with short strong muzzle . . Muscled quarters. Neat tight feet.
Res - Glenbucket Whisky Mac (Mrs A Howard)
VHC - Comberdown Cormac (Miss B J Singh)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 3
1st - Chatmoss Les Diables Rouges (Mr K J & Mrs C Fielding)
Well proportioned dog in harsh double coat with thick pelt. Good outline with good top line finished with a tail well set on. Move with drive to take class.
2nd - Riseburn Retro (Miss C Tutin)
Coarse blue coated dog, narrow in rib and good for length. Strong behind with racy hindquarters. Not so settled on the move as 1st.
3rd - Terabyte Red Robin (Mr J N & Miss A J Thomas)
Leggy red dog shown in good condition with short new coat and thick pelt. Good neck and shoulders. Neat tight feet.
Res - Cedarhill Stargazer (Miss A Speake & Mr H S Speake)
VHC - Peakrunner Arrows of Gold (Mrs S J Ruth)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 0
1st - Badgerholme Epsom Jet JW (Mr B Dickinson & Miss T James)
Balanced blue coated dog pleasing in outline. Good in neck and shoulder. Spannable ribs well laid back, strong in loin and good in length. Racy and well muscled behind. Moved well.
2nd - Tojamatt Warlord (Mr & Mrs D Matthews)
2nd in Puppy Dog
3rd - Cobstoneway Ocean Sunrise (Mrs G Stevens)
Well balanced blue dog pleasing in outline. On the leg but spanable with good body lines. Harsh, double coat and thick pelt. Moved with ease. Good rear angulation.
Res - Mansergh Burne Jones (Miss A Roslin Williams)
VHC - Ragatam Poco For Borderbridge JW (Miss B J Singh)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 2
1st - Ragatam Rambler (Miss T J Peacock)
1st in Minor Puppy Dog.
2nd - Hollowoakend Bruins Ruin (Miss C & Mrs E Edwards)
Light red dog in good condition. Pleasing in shoulder and rib. Good behind with well muscled racy quarters.
3rd - Derwenthow Basil Brightberry (Mrs S E Roberts)
Good in head with good strong muzzle, broad skull finished with dark eye and neat dark ears. Harsh tight jacket and thick pelt. Well muscled.
Res - Cedarhill Stargazer (Miss A Speake & Mr H S Speake)
VHC - Adrival Skyfall (Mrs J Bone)
Entries: 15 Absentees: 2
1st - Beaconpike Red Saturn (Mr S & Mrs K Golding)
Typical and masculine throughout shown in coarse jacket. Pleasing head, broad in skull with keen expression. Good in neck, shoulder and rib, easily spanned and well laid back. Racy hind quarters, well muscled right through.
2nd - Ycart Earth Stopper (Mr K K & Mrs T J Fraser & Butler)
Blue with a super thick pelt and coat. Balanced in outline with pleasing top line with good short tail well set on. Racy well muscled hindquarters.
3rd - Holcombe Gentleman Jack at Hollinholme (J & Y Robinson)
A typy dog narrow throughout with good ribs. Good in front and strong behind. May have troubled the first two with a little more coat on the day.
Res - Karison Klaret (Miss K Johnson)
VHC - Alcumlow Solitaire (Mr P, Mrs B & Miss R Barber)
Entries: 15 Absentees: 3
1st - Lairehope Lord of the Glen At Tweedburn (Mrs C Archibald)
A showy dog good in outline and balanced through out. Strong in head with masculine keen expression. Good in profile with pleasing top line and well set on short thick tail. Pin wire double coat with good thick loose skin. Loved his neat tight feet.
2nd - Keycharm Phantom by Ridgebow JW (Mr N Duxbury)
Typey Grizzle and tan dog. Typical head with short strong muzzle and strong bite. Good in rib and loin, good for length. In harsh thick coat.
3rd - Ravenside Workforce (Mr M Lowry)
Another good well balanced dog of a good size. Liked his length of neck, narrow ribs and top line. In longer coat than first two but was of a good texture.
Res - Kosmic Sun over Karison (Miss K Johnson)
VHC - Saygo Of Hassage (Ms E D Rumsam)
Entries: 12 Absentees: 2
A lovely class, hotly contested and a pleasure to judge.
1st - CH Glebeheath Jump The Gun JW (Mrs J Guvercin)
A quality dog of correct size, not overdone in any respect and balanced throughout. Strong otter head with masculine expression. Good in neck and shoulder. Ribs easily spanned and well carried back to strong loin. Neat feet, correct bone, good hind angulation. He moved effortlessly and with drive and just kept catching my eye in the class and then on the challenge to take the Dog CC and then Reserve Best in Show
2nd - CH Cobstoneway River Magic JW ShCM (Miss C Spencer)
My Best Puppy from my last judging appointment. What caught my eye then was his strong masculine head and so it did today. In super coat, harsh and thick with good undercoat on thick skin. Good top line completed by a super think short tail. Moved well. Reserve Dog CC.
3rd - Northborders Mr Pickles JW (Miss J North)
A racy narrow blue and tan dog. Good body lines and reach of neck, good in front, shoulder and narrow in rib. Good blue coat harsh. Moved well.
Res - CH Foxfactor Pied Piper JW ShCM (Mrs K D Stockley)
VHC - Irton Morse Code JW (Mr & Mrs D Fryer)
Entries: 10 Absentees: 4
1st - Chatmoss Les Diables Rouges (Mr K J & Mrs C Fielding)
1st Junior Dog
2nd - Dymanti Roman Warrior (Mr P J & Mrs A K Taylor)
Grizzle dog show today in a full coat of good texture. Attractive head, moderately broad in skull with dark eye and neat ears. Tight feet with good pads. Well set short thick tail.
3rd - Cedarhill Stargazer (Miss A Speake & Mr H S Speake)
Well muscled youngster with the harshest of coats and good thick skin in super condition. Masculine in head with good strong bite. Good for bone, good tidy tight feet.
Res - Vito Volterra Of Birthwaite (Miss S Clayton & Mr N Lewthwaite)
VHC - Jamespaw Gorgie Boy (Miss A J Robinson)
Entries: 11 Absentees: 5
Veteran classes are always a pleasure to judge. I think much can be concluded about a breed from the strength of it’s veterans. In this and the Veteran Bitch class I had some fit quality seniors who are a credit to the breed and their owners
1st - CH Dandyhow Figaro At Glebeheath JW ShCM (Mrs J Guvercin)
Quality dog just rising 9 years old. Loved his overall type. Strong masculine head with neat ears. Good in shoulder, good for bone, super small tight feet. In good harsh jacket with thick skin. His age certainly did not exclude him from the running for top honours.
2nd - Karison Kasper (Miss K Johnson)
Loved this 8 year old’s size, balance and overall type. Good head with short strong muzzle, keen expression, dark eye and neat ears. Fit and well muscled throughout. Super harsh dense coat.
3rd - Foxfactor Hornblower JW ShCM (Mrs K D Stockley)
Another quality fit dog in super condition with pleasing lines. In marvellous jacket with thick pelt. He showed well and could easily deny his 9 years.
Res - Master Minstral At Beaconpike (Mr & Mrs Golding)
VHC - Earthwise Follow Me (Mr E J Houston)
Entries: 12 Absentees: 2
1st - Chorbeck Snow Angel (Mrs H Haughton)
At just 6 months old and at her first show but you could not tell from the confident way she took to the show ring. Balanced bitch, pleasing in outline with a good top line, and tail set. Good in front and shoulder and narrow in rib. Attractive feminine head and expression. In good thick coat. Moved well to take Best Puppy Bitch
2nd - Manorcroft Take A Shot For Ravenside (Mr M Lowry)
A more rangy youngster than 1st with plenty of scope. Built on narrow lines, neat and narrow throughout with good body lines. Just preferred head of 1st. Just needs time.
3rd - Onthill Beautiful Noise (Mr R & Mrs A Ramus)
Typy leggy bitch in good coat. Strong in head with short strong muzzle and moderately broad skull. Good feet, small and tight. Good thick short tail.
Res - Ragatam Razzle Dazzle (Miss T J Peacock)
VHC - Darkarmar Heartbreaker (Miss S Coop)
Entries: 17 Absentees: 6
1st - Comberdown Shoot to Thrill (Mr I & Mrs A Higham)
Mature racy bitch pleasing in head with strong muzzle, neat ears and dark eye giving a keen expression. Elegant neck of good length to good shoulders. Narrow in body, strong in loin and good well muscled hind quarters. An eye catcher in her class.
2nd - Benattivo Best Bet Karison (Miss K Johnson)
Smaller all though than 1st. Pleasing in outline with good lines and narrow throughout. In new coat but was harsh and dense on a thick pelt.
3rd - Keycharm Deep Secret by Ridgebow (Mr N Duxbury)
Good headed youngster in great jacket, thick and double and of a good texture on good loose thick pelt. Loved her thick short tail well set on to a good top line. . Well muscled throughout.
Res - Abisu Solataire At Tojamatt (Mr D & Mrs A Matthews)
VHC - Brackenfell I Go To Pieces (Mrs T.J. & Miss C.A. Lister)
Entries: 13 Absentees: 3
1st - Comberdown Thistle (Mr I & Mrs A Higham)
A quality bitch good for size and beautifully balanced. Good in rib and strong in loin. Good well muscled hindquarters. Pleasing in head with the keenest of expressions. Well turned out in super coat of the coarsest texture on good thick skin.
2nd - Mansergh Plusfours (Miss A Roslin-Williams)
Well proportioned bitch with pleasing neck, good shoulder and super narrow ribs correctly carried back to a strong loin. Moved well
3rd - Cedarhill Wish Upon a Star (Mrs C Dean)
Another bitch with lots of quality shown in super condition with good thick double coat. Lovely head with keen feminine expression. Balanced and well muscled throughout.
Res - Howthwaite in Vogue (Mr R J & Mrs E A Barrett)
VHC - Orangecastle Zaurak at Foxfactor (Mrs K D Stockley)
Entries: 13 Absentees: 5
1st - Remony Winter's Diamond JW (Mrs A E Gregory)
Just loved this stylish bitch beautiful for size, balance and type. . Attractive feminine head with a strong muzzle and broad skull. .. Elegant neck, good shoulders and easily spanned ribs. She has the neatest of feet. Reserve CC and pushed hard for the CC. Will enjoy watching her future development and show career.
2nd - Ploughdown Portia (Mr & Mrs E Armstrong)
Another quality young feminine bitch good for size. In super tight blue coat of a harsh texture. Good in neck and pleasing in rib. 1st and 2nd were not an easy pair to split but preferred overall balance and of head on 1st.
3rd - Abisu Solataire At Tojamatt (Mr D & Mrs A Matthews)
Pleasing strong headed feminine puppy bitch. Good in neck and rib. In quality new coat with a good texture. Balanced and well muscled throughout.
Res - Jamespaw Cockle Shell Bay by Chorbeck (Mrs H Haughton)
VHC - Ianteg Aurelia (Miss S Richie)
Entries: 15 Absentees: 8
1st - Mansergh Plusfours (Miss A Roslin-Williams)
2nd in Junior Bitch
2nd - Cedarhill Wish Upon a Star (Mrs C Dean)
3rd in Junior Bitch
3rd - Orangecastle Zaurak at Foxfactor (Mrs K D Stockley)
Well presented youngster just out of puppy. Shown in good double jacked. Pleasing in head with feminine expression. Pleasing body lines, good in rib, strong loin and good hindquarters. Good for size.
Res - Jump Ship to Glebeheath (Mrs J Guvercin)
VHC - Tombac Tara at Vallemoss (Mr L & Mrs S Moss)
Entries: 15 Absentees: 5
1st - Nantcoch Ffion JW ShCM (Mrs J M Phillips)
Nicely sized quality bitch shown in great condition. In new tight harsh jacket on loose pliable pelt. Attractive feminine head with dark eye and keen expression. Well balanced and pleasing in outline. Good in rib.
2nd - Chorbeck Miss Money Penny by Northborders (Miss J North)
Another nicely sized typy bitch in good condition with super thick coat. Good in head with short strong muzzle, neat ears and pleasing expression. Well muscled throughout. Just preferred overall balance of 1st.
3rd - Ploughdown Placida (Mr & Mrs E Armstrong)
Well constructed youngster in good coat with thick pelt. Pleasing body lines with good neck and rib, and pleasing top line. Good well muscled hindquarters.
Res - Ragatam Puzzle (Miss T J Peacock)
VHC - Onthill Amaryllis (Mr R & Mrs A M Ramus)
Entries: 19 Absentees: 5
1st - Merumhor Solstice Belle JW ShCM (Mr C J & Mrs J H Martin)
A smart blue and tan bitch in good coat. Overall a stylish typy and well balanced bitch with pleasing bodylines. Good in neck, neat in front and shoulder and pleasing in rib. Good hind quarters and hock well let down.
2nd - Foxfactor Cue The Music JW (Mrs K D Stockley)
Another balanced bitch with pleasing lines and good for size. Liked her neck and ribs which were easily spanned and well laid. Good top line completed by a well set short thick tail, Racy well muscled hind quarters
3rd - Irton Enigma (Mr & Mrs D Fryer)
Has bags of type. Good head, with short strong muzzle, moderately broad skull and keen expression. Balanced and well muscled through out with pleasing bodylines.
Res - Sulan Look at Me (Mrs S J Baxter)
VHC - Benattivo Abiba For Abisu (Miss S M Moseley)
Entries: 18 Absentees: 5
1st - CH / Ir CH Blewecourt Manhattan At Ploughdown (Mr & Mrs E Armstrong)
Having judged and liked this girl as a puppy it was good to judge her as a mature adult. She did not disappoint. Shown on the day in excellent condition, in super coat and well muscled throughout she was a picture of balance without any exaggeration. She is spanable and her ribs are of a good shape and well laid back. She has lovely body lines with a super top line competed by a lovely short thick tail well set on. Could not have shown any better for her handler making her such an eye catcher on the challenges to take the Bitch CC and then Best in Show.
2nd - Am CH Sulan Easy Does It (Mrs S J Baxter)
Another quality bitch in a strong class. Narrow throughout with pleasing front, good shoulder and well laid narrow ribs. Pleasing in outline with good bodylines. Just preferred overall type of 1st.
3rd - Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell (Mr P Brannan & Miss M Kelly)
Yet another quality bitch with loads of type. Good head with feminine expression and dark eye. Good for size and easily spanned. Beautifully balanced and well muscled throughout. In good condition with good coat.
Res - Dandyhow Sonata JW (Mrs K M Irving)
VHC - Int/Am/Can CH Sulan Fancy That (Mrs S J Baxter)
Entries: 10 Absentees: 8
1st - Ianteg Aurelia (Miss S Richie)
Pretty feminine youngster shown in full coat but good in texture on a good loose pelt. Pleasing head with keen but feminine expression. Stood four square on good feet. Pleasing in outline.
2nd - Brackenfell I Go To Pieces (Mrs T.J. & Miss C.A. Lister)
Racy puppy bitch shown in less coat than 1st. Good in neck, narrow in rib and good for length.
Entries: 10 Absentees: 5
As with the Veteran Dog Class this was a pleasure to judge not just because I love the oldies but also because of the quality dogs I had the pleasure to judge.
1st - CH Hollowmoor Coremy (Mrs. A D.Williams)
A quality bitch of correct size with lovely balance and narrow throughout. In good condition, well into her 10th year, she is fit, well muscled and shown today in good coat. Can still clearly see the qualities which won her Champion title.
2nd - Wagtail Lass Via Ycart (Mr K K Fraser & Mrs T J Butler)
Another stylish bitch who pushed hard for the 1st place. Good for size, easily spanned and with good bodylines. A relative youngster at 7.
3rd - Springhill Pacify of Cobstoneway (Mrs G Stevens)
This lady does not need to admit to being 10 years old. Another shown in super condition, fit and well muscled with good harsh coat with the thickest of pelts. Super head with keen expression. Moved well.
Res - Aurora's Popcorn (Mr E Tart & Miss A E Speake)
VHC - CH Manx Margaid ShCM (Mr B J & Mrs K D Stockley)
Entries: 1 Absentees: 0
1st - Ragatam Equalizer Via Ycart (Mr K K & Mrs T J Fraser & Butler)
I was surprised when I noted that this dog is nearly 9. He is a quality dog with good balance, good for bone and shown today in a super double jacket.