Show Type: Championship
Venue: The Burgess Hall
Judge: Mrs Su Williams (Hollybridge)
Thank you very much to the Officers and Committee of the Club for inviting me to judge today. Special Thank you must go to my two very able Stewards Bev & Simon Jackson for the smooth running of the ring.
I was impressed by the over all quality of the exhibits today; it was definitely a case of more winners than awards!
I was pleased to see overall that mouths were very good. There were a couple of minor incisor alignment issues but nothing to penalize. Thankfully tails are improving, in recent years the long thin sickle curled over tail became too regular a sight, Today they were far outnumbered by more typically carried tails. On a slightly negative note -cleanliness, a number of dogs were quite pungent and just because they are ‘Essentially a working terrier’ they don’t have to smell like they just came from a dig! Muscle tone was lacking in some fit looking Borders bringing the worry some might be fed for condition instead of exercised for it! Coats that transient problem, many sadly had to be marked down today due to lack of coat. While some evidence of texture was there in many cases. I had to place dogs without coat according to how they appeared on the day!
Best In Show: Rexlands Cock Robin
Reserve Best In Show: Bramblebrae Violet at Shiftyfox JW
DCC: Rexlands Cock Robin
RDCC: Dandyhow Dr Walter
Best Puppy - Dog: Saygo Of Hassage
BCC: Bramblebrae Violet at Shiftyfox JW
RBCC: Biddestone Poppyseed By Quarryway
Best Puppy - Bitch: Iacheslei Corus
Best Puppy: Iacheslei Corus
Best Veteran: CH Otterwood Amex JW ShCM
Entries: 4 Absentees: 2
1st - Saygo Of Hassage (Ms E D Rumsam)
Mature looking 9mth old, rangy in outline he had a good coat, topline & carried his tail well. narrow straight front. A very well put together youngster with an attractive head and expression Best Dog Pup
2nd - Baillieswells Knockando (Mr A Brunner)
6mth old light grizzle, what a happy chappie, A lovely head and expression. He moved out well with good bend of stifle. Carries his tail well on the move.
Entries: 7 Absentees: 1
1st - Saygo Of Hassage (Ms E D Rumsam)
2nd - Karison Klaret (Miss K Johnson)
Lovely headed young dog, super carroty tail .he had good rib and moved out well Very breed typical. Sadly he was out of coat today.
3rd - Baillieswells Knockando (Mr A Brunner)
Res - Ottaswell Palamedes (Mr D & Mrs G M Hunt)
VHC - Karison Kranberrie (Miss K Johnson)
Entries: 6 Absentees: 2
1st - Dandyhow Jumping Jack at Glebeheath JW (Mrs J Guvercin)
Super outline and overall balance. He had an excellent coat, pelt & tail set. One to watch for the future.
2nd - Othamcourt Woodchat at Oatberry (Mrs K Tuffin)
Another super dog, just a bit heavy in body today, lovely head and very good coat & pelt he moved well
3rd - Kosmic Sun over Karison (Miss K Johnson)
Finer type, racy and very attractive I think he just needs to mature a little to come into his own.
Res - Cynetkoy's Cool Hand Luke (Mr S D Watson & Mrs A S Kenna)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 2
1st - Ravenside Workforce (Mr M Lowry)
Lovely Grizzle & Tan dog, masculine without being coarse in any way, lovely shoulders, rib and pelt. Nice bend of stifle. Moved freely. Had a lot to like about him.
2nd - Okarito Omar (Mr N & Mrs M Yates)
Grizzle & tan Slightly longer bodied & heavier boned than 1. Lovely neck going into good shoulders and rib. Good bend of stifle . Moved out well
3rd - Royal Herculean Ironfield (Mrs L Mudd)
Blue & Tan, what a lovely otter head he had, a nice all round border.
Res - Breckgreen Royal Mint (Mrs J Green)
VHC - Hartswelin Houdini (Mr R & Mrs D Warneford)
Entries: 10 Absentees: 0
1st - Cedarhill Beyond the Stars JW (Mrs C Dean)
When he came in I knew I had found my winner. A well balanced grizzle & tan. Excellent coat, topline and head. Good straight front without being too narrow, lovely free mover with good tail set. Was a strong contender for Res CC, his day will come.
2nd - Northborders Mr Pickles JW (Miss J North)
Blue & Tan, another lovely balanced dog unlucky to meet 1st in such good form today .A very attractive dog in good coat and in fit condition. Moved out freely.
3rd - Foxpaw Brilliant Disguise (Mr P & Mrs H Fulker)
Smaller type light grizzle, nice head & in shown good coat. Moved well with good bend of stifle
Res - Stowthorney Swinging Sam (Mr R Brewster & Ms J Green)
VHC - Colourbox Gunpowder (Mrs L A Fordham)
Entries: 3 Absentees: 0
1st - Foxfactor Hornblower JW ShCM (Mrs K D Stockley)
Smaller type dark grizzle ,well balanced dog with a super head, front, coat. neat feet. Quite a showman
2nd - Borderella Day Tripper JW ShCM (Mrs P South)
Lovely headed Grizzle & tan nicely boned throughout with good ribs . Moved with drive
3rd - Oxcroft Rocco (Mr M Walton)
Super headed light Grizzle, he was well balanced with a good straight front but just not really enjoying his day.
Entries: 10 Absentees: 2
1st - Rexlands Cock Robin (Mr & Mrs D Matthews)
Light Grizzle dog that for me oozed breed type. He was balanced, fit, racy ,free moving with drive, he had good action good front and rear, he stepped out and covered the ground effortlessly. He had a excellent coat & thick loose pelt. Good tailset and neat feet. On standing he fell into position and showed himself off perfectly. Pleased to award him CC & BIS
2nd - Withershins Victor (Mr D Bishop)
More compact type Grizzle & tan. Very fit and very attractive in outline. Good coat, moved freely a smart all round dog ,good size and very balanced. Nice head and expression with lovely neat ears.
3rd - Sweeping Foxtrot For Kgills (Mr K J & Mrs G Bate)
Another lovely balanced Dog. Blue & tan, neat & workman like with good topline and head. Good textured coat and an all-round attractive dog with plenty to like about him
Res - Cobstoneway Lazy River (Mesdames R & J Squibbs & Barker)
VHC - CH Cobstoneway River Magic JW ShCM (Miss C Spencer)
Entries: 14 Absentees: 3
1st - Dandyhow Dr Walter (Mrs K M Irving)
Fit super racy & balanced dog of correct size. Very attractive head. Good coat and shown in fit condition ,nice tail & bend of stifle. All Border, Just needs to mature a little more yet but he will gain his title. I have no doubt. Res CC
2nd - Foxfactor Pied Piper JW ShCM (Mrs K D Stockley)
A dog I have admired from the ring side, a smaller type to 1st he always looks so balanced and fit. A sound mover .
3rd - Iacheslei Cantus JW (Miss A Harrison)
Another super coated and fit dog, sound all-round and with pleasing head and expression..Moved out well.
Res - Solitary Mist (Mr D & Mrs C Hodgson)
VHC - CH Grindelvald In Full Cry JW (Mrs M A Bailey)
Entries: 4 Absentees: 1
1st - CH Otterwood Amex JW ShCM (Mr M J & Mrs J M Hollingsbee)
Super showman, fit with lovely head shoulders. He strode out like the champion he is.
2nd - CH Ashbrae Poacher (Mr A & Mrs E Cuthbertson)
Another super fit showman. A dog with a head to die for. Today he didn’t have a full jacket.
3rd - CH Clipstone Hard Cash (Mrs J & Mrs E Jackson)
Super fit, racy dog with good head and coat.. I am pleased to have judged these 3 lovely worthy champions in this class.
Entries: 2 Absentees: 0
1st - Oxcroft Rumour (Mr J Price)
Small Blue & tan, well balanced and in good coat,. Attractive head and overall movement.
2nd - Oxcroft Raydar (Mr J Price)
Smart red with no coat today. Super headed but he isn’t a happy shower and failed to stride out at all.
Entries: 8 Absentees: 1
1st - Iacheslei Corus (Miss A Harrison)
What a little sweetie, lovely light grizzle with a feminine head she is well balanced and moved very well for such a baby. Super tight harsh coat. Im sure when she matures she will be one to watch. Best Bitch Puppy and BPIS
2nd - Wadesleia Woodland Ringlet (Mr A & Mrs H A Fletcher)
Tiny but sweet,very sound,held her good outline and topline & good tail set. .She has a very attractive head.
3rd - Baillieswells Lochindaal (Mrs P Hirn)
Another super happy showgirl. She danced around as puppies will but has good balance and outline. For movement to be assessed she just needs to settle. Time will hopefully do that.
Res - Tojamatt Morgana (Mr & Mrs D Matthews)
VHC - Kgills Ching A Ling (Mr K J & Mrs G Bate)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 1
1st - Baywillow Blue Design (Mrs M B Reeves)
Lovely feminine and balanced bitch shown in good coat, Attractive head and level topline She just wasn’t as positive in front movement as the minor winner in the challenge.
2nd - Baillieswells Lochindaal (Mrs P Hirn)
3rd - Foxfactor Cue The Music (Mrs K D Stockley)
Pretty Light grizzle & tan ,good coat and outlines, she moved well and was pleasing on the eye. Her head just needs to come on but she is a baby and there is plenty of time
Res - Nickeltweed Maggie May (Mr A & Mrs N Harris)
VHC - Nantcoch Ffion (Mrs J M Phillips)
Entries: 18 Absentees: 4
1st - Merumhor Solstice Belle (Mr C J & Mrs J H Martin)
What a super blue & tan, I really liked this girl, she moved out so well and had a lovely tail carriage and balanced outline. super head and expression and very nicely sized body well muscled while still feminine
2nd - Esyntona Ripling Ruby (Mr I Hopper)
Super headed red bitch. lovely expression and good thick pelt and correct coat. Presented in hard fit condition I like this one very much
3rd - Ravenside Zenyatta (Mr M Lowry)
Again similar remarks to above..3 very promising bitches I’m sure we will hear more about.
Res - Staynorwood Fortune (Mr G & Mrs C Richardson)
VHC - Mattedonn Elizabeth Taylah (Mr E D'arcy-Donnelly)
Entries: 16 Absentees: 2
1st - Karison Koffee (Miss K Johnson)
Lovely outline and super coated bitch. Good reach of neck into well laid shoulders I liked her head and expression very much. If there had been an award for best carroty tail of the day she won hands down.
2nd - Gameway Dragonfly JW (Mrs P Clark)
I loved her! I really did but sadly total lack of coat reflects the placing. A racy balanced super moving bitch who another day could have taken the lot.
3rd - Eneonith Dazzeling Diamond (Mrs J A Wingfield)
Smart and stylish Grizzle & tan, a nice attractive bitch but not the head of 1&2
Res - Olderhill Patience with Badgerlaw (Mrs B Marsh)
VHC - Tyrian Amulet (Mrs K Dean)
Entries: 10 Absentees: 4
1st - An Cnoc of Baillieswells (Professor A S Milton)
A nicely put together happy showing bitch, good coat & good movement when she settled she didn’t want to co operate today but her overall type and balance gave her the class in spite of her efforts to play up.
2nd - Picer Beersheba at Wadesleia (Mrs H & Mr A Fletcher)
Smart and attractive red bitch with a good outline and attractive head and expression.
3rd - Mattedonn Bonnie Beatrix (Mr E D'arcy-Donnelly)
A great harsh coated and nicely balanced bitch with a pleasing head and outline. She moved out well.
Res - Foxfinder Becky (Mr R Brewster & Ms J Green)
VHC - Digmoor C'est La Vie At Visrie (Mr M & Mrs S Gregory)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 2
1st - Pipruda Tattycoram At Shaamit (Mrs J O'shea)
A slightly chunkier type of bitch or maybe her thick coat made it appear more so. She had good outline and a nice rib and shoulder. An attractive bitch.
2nd - Othamcourt Snow Bunting At Twigglestone (Mrs L I Aldous)
Smart racy bitch with pleasing outline & type.
3rd - Otterwood Blueberri (Mr M J & Mrs J M Hollingsbee)
A pin wired coated Blue & tan. Lovely head and in fit condition.
Res - Thistlestone Jenny Wren (Miss J & Mr S May & Whisker)
VHC - Rhozzum Keynote With Foxfactor JW (Mrs K D Stockley)
Entries: 14 Absentees: 3
1st - Bramblebrae Violet at Shiftyfox JW (Mr G Wildey)
Wow! everything to like about this bitch is what my notes say and that says it all. Correct size and feel about her & also what a super blue & tan coat. CC & RES BIS
2nd - Biddestone Poppyseed By Quarryway (Mrs B & Mr K E Williams)
A stunning Light grizzle, very close runner up .A bitch with lovely bodylines . narrow racy body and racy hindquarters she moved out with ease. Res CC
3rd - Rexlands Golden Plover By Karison JW (Miss K & Mrs D Johnson & Pearson)
A third of a trio of lovely bitches Super thick pelt & good coat. She is a correct sized nicely balanced bitch who moves well
Res - Picer Hildora (Mr G & Mrs S Pickering)
VHC - Cobstoneway Bayou Sunrise (Mrs G Stevens)
Entries: 11 Absentees: 5
1st - CH Foxyard Better Behave At Emblehope (Miss D Bladen)
A Worthy Champion Fit, racy, lovely outline and tail and moved freely and with drive on tight feet.I just wish I had had more tickets to give out on the day!
2nd - Benattivo Rosina JW (Mrs S J & Mr C P Girling)
Again another lovely typical and fit quality bitch ,shown in super condition and coat. Well balanced and a handy sized
3rd - Bandicoot Serenade (Mr C & Mrs A Kerry)
A racier type of bitch but she too was in excellent condition and moved so well and if only I had had more firsts to hand out.
Res - Int/Am/Can CH Sulan Fancy That (Mrs S J Baxter)
VHC - Farnes Grace At Leysh (Miss C Ricks)
Entries: 6 Absentees: 2
1st - Merumhor Solstice Belle (Mr C J & Mrs J H Martin)
2nd - Othamcourt Snow Bunting At Twigglestone (Mrs L I Aldous)
3rd - Farnes Grace At Leysh (Miss C Ricks)
Res - Pipruda My Mystique about Lassemista (Mr D & Mrs A Wright)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 1
1st - CH Manx Margaid ShCM (Mr B J & Mrs K D Stockley)
What a spritely and attractive bitch she still is at 10yr old and still every inch a champion. Still sound and moved so well…
2nd - Magic Milly At Thistlestone (Miss J & Mr S May & Whisker)
A very fit younger veteran, in excellent condition and credit to her owner.
3rd - Gameway Midnight Sun (Fray, A.)
9yr old red who still moved and looked a picture .
Res - Sextonmagic Bluebelle (Mrs G Maskell)
VHC - Borderella Emma (Mrs P South)