Show Type: Championship
Venue: Springwood Park
Judge: Mrs Kate Walton (Enterlaw)
Entries: 128 for 153
After an absence from the Showring and judging for the past 18 months, due to illness I was interested to find almost a new generation in my entry. Not even the appalling June weather and the resultant sudden switch from outdoor to indoor rings could dampen my enthusiasm hut I do apologise to exhibitors for the lack of adequate space in the indoor wet-weather accommodation. Thank you all so much for your sporting patience and to my two excellent stewards for their assistance in moving us under cover so efficiently. After Open Dog. I just could not record legibly in my judging book! I much enjoyed looking over and handling this large entry with relatively few absentees. I was very impressed by the standard and quality of my main winners and in the way the dogs adapted to the change of rings. It was a pity that the benching for the congested indoor ring was so far away. I felt particularly sorry for all the bitch exhibits who were obliged to show in such a small muddy ring, especially those in the big classes which had to be split and the fact that other terrier breeds with smaller entries were given larger rings, Considering the conditions, all temperaments were excellent. Only one level mouth and two slightly out of alignment. All dogs were entire. Movement is still an overall problem. Some exhibits could be tidier!
Best Of Breed: CH Bramblebrae Violet at Shiftyfox JW
RDCC: Irton Morse Code JW
BCC: CH Bramblebrae Violet at Shiftyfox JW
RBCC: Biddestone Poppyseed By Quarryway
Best Puppy: Dandyhow Sonata
Entries: 6 Absentees: 2
1st - Ragatam Poco For Borderbridge (Miss B J Singh)
Very smart b/t 6 month old youngster in excellent coat for a baby. Good scissor bite and developing otter head. Moved well, shows great promise.
2nd - Stoneygin Chesta Coppapot (Mr G & Mrs D Rayner)
Slightly deeper and not quite so racy as 1. Good sound mover but coat almost on the blow.
3rd - Otterwood Cyrus (Mr M J & Mrs J M Hollingsbee)
Res - Hobholt Hi Roller (Mr R G & Mrs E A Wright)
Entries: 3 Absentees: 0
1st - Keycharm Phantom by Ridgebow (Mr N Duxbury)
Super puppy with so much to like. Gorgeous head, good harsh coat, very sound on the move, definitely one for the future – will keep my eye on her
2nd - Braemen's Lucas (Mr A & Mrs J Wilson)
Good coat, strong muzzle, positive movement but lacked the quality of 1.
3rd - Karison Klaret (Miss K Johnson)
Entries: 11 Absentees: 2
A difficult class to judge due to variety of type and size.
1st - Cynetkoy's Cool Hand Luke (Mr S D Watson & Mrs A S Kenna)
Lovely otter head, neat ears, loose pelt and harsh thick coat, stylish free movement, the best in the class. Spanned easily.
2nd - Merumhor Midwinter JW (Mr G & Mrs H Mckenzie)
Smart b/t of correct size, in good coat, strong head, keen expression. Positive movement.
3rd - Redfox Watchman (Mr & Mrs D B Marr)
Res - Kosmic Sun over Karison (Miss K Johnson)
VHC - Houndshope Rest Dodd (Mrs M Wanless)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 1
1st - Irton Morse Code JW (Mr & Mrs D Fryer)
From a kennel renowned for sturdy well muscled workmanlike stock, RCC. I admired his thick coat and his many typical features and he didn’t disappoint. Difficult to fault and pushed hard for the top-spot.
2nd - Ravenside Workforce (Mr M Lowry)
Unlucky to meet 1 in such good form. Another dog with all the terrier attributes, super head and coat, powerful movement, Good stride and well balanced.
3rd - Roxess a Touch of Magic (Mr J & Mrs N Todd)
Res - Redfox Watchman (Mr & Mrs D B Marr)
VHC - Remony Runrig (Mrs A E Gregory)
Entries: 4 Absentees: 1
1st - Remony Runrig (Mrs A E Gregory)
Stood out in this class. Well built with a fabulous coat. Looked ready and eager for a day’s work. Moved out well.
2nd - Tersets Blue Flame (Mrs P Jackman)
Attractive b/t with much to like. Sound body lines, easily spanned well boned, positive on the move.
3rd - Kalebank Harvester (Mrs S Portsmouth)
Entries: 9 Absentees: 1
1st - The Dark Crystal (Mrs Anderson)
Won this strong class on superb movement. Beautiful otter head, excellent harsh dense coat, neat ears, correct bend of stifle, level topline. Well muscled and balanced.
2nd - Ragatam Legend (Mrs J M Hill)
Superb grizzle in excellent coat, Correct size and topline leading to well set-on carrot tail. Positive movement.
3rd - Glenbucket Rooney (Mr P & Mrs K Lothian)
Res - Beaconpike Red Saturn (Mr S & Mrs K Golding)
VHC - Grettacs the Wizard ShCM (Mr B & Mrs L P Inness)
Entries: 11 Absentees: 1
A strong class, some of whom went cardless.
1st - Ragatam Joker At Paleside (Mr & Mrs D Mitchell)
Very typy dog, just right for size. In super coat, strong head and muzzle, neat v-shaped ears, moderate neck flowing into good shoulder and level topline. Showed professionally.
2nd - Ycart Best Shot Remmington (Mr K K Fraser, Mrs T J & Butler)
Not quite the strength of I but in tip-top condition. Moved with drive both fore and aft. Superb coat, pleasing outline, narrow front, spanned easily.
3rd - Lairehope Lord of the Glen At Tweedburn (Mrs C Archibald)
Res - Ravenside Hurricane Run at Ridgebow JW (Mr N & Mrs A Duxbury)
VHC - Minx's Diamond (Mrs M Anderson)
Entries: 12 Absentees: 4
1st - CH Ravenside Ballymoss (Mr M Lowry)
Even the sudden downpour during this class failed to dampen the quality of this exhibit, meeting the Breed Standard in almost every department. From nose to tail and top to toe, very hard to fault. A very worthy winner of the CC.
2nd - Dandyhow Dr Walter (Mrs K M Irving)
Superb representative of the Breed, shown to perfection. Totally fit for purpose, full of quality and another great example from this respected kennel.
3rd - CH Grindelvald In Full Cry JW (Mrs M A Bailey)
Res - Rexlands Cock Robin (Mr & Mrs D Matthews)
VHC - Solitary Mist (Mr D & Mrs C Hodgson)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 2
1st - Dandyhow Sonata (Mrs K M Irving)
Stood out in this class of five lovely babies Super head and sweet expression. Moved very well in such difficult conditions. Good harsh coat, typical carrot tail. Full of’ confidence and just what one would expect from this kennel.
2nd - Ragatam Puzzle (Miss T J Peacock)
Well constructed with competent movement. Good balance.
3rd - Ridgebow Amberwitch (Mr N Duxbury)
Could easily have taken all three home!
Res - Baillieswells Lochindaal (Mrs P Hirn)
VHC - Tojamatt Morgana (Mr & Mrs D Matthews)
Entries: 6 Absentees: 2
1st - Brumborder Dillicar At Shiftyfox (Mr G Wildey)
Sweet headed, Good angulation and well muscled for one so young. Positive movement in such a mall ring. Very promising fur the future.
2nd - Croftbarn Duffy (Mrs V I Mason)
Superb coat, lovely dark muzzle, well placed ears, good teeth and mouth, level topline on the move leading to a well set-on tail.
3rd - Kgills Ching A Ling (Mr K J & Mrs G Bate)
Res - Baillieswells Lochindaal (Mrs P Hirn)
VHC - Kersfell Chorus Girl (Mrs M Sneddon)
Entries: 10 Absentees: 2
1st - Otterbobs Umber (Mr J R & Mrs H Gilpin)
Most attractive bitch with good balance. Harsh coat and very keen feminine expression. good strong jaw and as with most of the bitches, heads were superior to those of the dogs.
2nd - Rose of Derwent (Mrs J M Hill)
Another good specimen of the Breed. Just so hard to appreciate proper movement under such awful conditions.
3rd - Merumhor Suzy Snowflake at Lexmar (Mrs A & Mr M Hayes)
Res - Merumhor Solstice Belle JW (Mr C J & Mrs J H Martin)
VHC - Fehmarn Far Ranger (Mrs J Morton Shaw)
Entries: 9 Absentees: 2
1st - Irton Enigma (Mr & Mrs D Fryer)
As with her litter brother, showed to advantage, oozing Border type and ready for a days work. Good balance and true movement.
2nd - Roxess As If By Magic (Mr J & Mrs N Todd)
Strong head, powerful movement and good length of stride, easily spanned.
3rd - Tividale Bridget (Mrs J Allison)
Res - Kalebank Harvest Festival (Mrs S Portsmouth)
VHC - Manx Ballavale (Mrs A M Gregory)
Entries: 6 Absentees: 2
1st - Terracao's Megjestic At Esyntona
Best mover in this class, Deceptive looking in size but spanned easily. Super head and good mouth. Typical carrot tail.
2nd - An Cnoc of Baillieswells (Professor A S Milton)
Movement slightly erratic because of the conditions, pleasing outline, good jacket, well balanced.
3rd - Tividale Apple Crumble (Mrs J Allison)
Res - Kersfell Chorus Girl (Mrs M Sneddon)
Entries: 17 Absentees: 4
A large class which had to be split in such a small ring. Several distinct types not easy to judge.
1st - Seymours Bubble And Squeak For Raleniro (Mr M J & Mrs D A Lorraine)
Lovely otter head, excellent mouth and teeth, well boned, good bend of stifle, harsh coat, level topline and good tail carriage.
2nd - Quarryway Tansy (Mrs B & Mr K E Johnson & Williams)
Showed quality of construction, Sc) well balanced and Sound positive movement. A super bitch
3rd - Beaconpike In A Storm (Mr S & Mrs K Golding)
Res - Ragatam Kingsai At Redfox (Mr & Mrs D B Marr)
VHC - Karison Koffee (Miss K Johnson)
Entries: 11 Absentees: 1
1st - Lairehope Ruby Romance (Mr P & Mrs K Lothian)
In super coat, good bone structure, neat feet and very workmanlike. Keen and eager expression.
2nd - Achnagairn Smart Card (Mrs A Fraser)
Slightly heavy but in good coat, sound mover striding over the rough ground with relative ease.
3rd - Othamcourt Snow Bunting At Twigglestone (Mrs L I Aldous)
Res - Otterwood Beck (Mr M J & Mrs J M Hollingsbee)
VHC - Mascani Daisy At Cynetkoy (Mr S D Watson & Mrs A S Kenna)
Entries: 13 Absentees: 3
1st - CH Bramblebrae Violet at Shiftyfox JW (Mr G Wildey)
Quite unbelievable – here was the winner. CC’ and BOB. The best mover and put to the test in the most unfavourable conditions. Her undeniable quality shone through to propel her to the top spot. A truly beautiful bitch with everything to like about her. A pleasure to judge such a stunning example of the breed. Well done.
2nd - Biddestone Poppyseed By Quarryway (Mrs B & Mr K E Williams)
Classic racy lines, powerful flowing movement. Superb outline and a very good looking bitch with that touch of quality which gained her the RCC
3rd - Wagtail Lass Via Ycart (Mr K K Fraser & Mrs T J Butler)
Res - CH Remony Barley Twist JW ShCM (Mrs A E Gregory)
VHC - Rexlands Golden Plover By Karison JW (Miss K & Mrs D Johnson & Pearson)