Venue: Thorpe Willoughby Village Hall
Judge: Mr E Castel (Flutorum)
I would like to thank the Officers and Committee for their kind invitation and the hospitality I received at their Open Show. This was a new venue for the Club and offers excellent facilities with a large spacious ring. Special thanks to my two stewards Anita Harrison and Brian Dickinson. Although not the largest of entries I was pleased with both my dog and bitch line up, I found the bitches to be of greater quality than the dogs, and was pleased that most exhibits were shown in good, well muscled condition. A final thank you to all the exhibitors for the opportunity to go over their dogs today.
Best In Show: Ragatam Nutmeg JW
Reserve Best In Show: Chorbeck Charlie Chaplin JW
Best Opposite Sex: Chorbeck Charlie Chaplin JW
Best Dog: Chorbeck Charlie Chaplin JW
Reserve Best Dog: Ycart Best Shot Remmington
Best Puppy - Dog: Stineval Chelan
Best Bitch: Ragatam Nutmeg JW
Reserve Best Bitch: Wagtail Lass Via Ycart
Best Puppy - Bitch: Chorbeck Little Miss Pickle
Best Puppy: Chorbeck Little Miss Pickle
Best Veteran: Totherend Bluebelle O'Ball
Entries: 1 Absentees: 0
1st - Derwenthow Basil Brightberry (Mrs S E Roberts)
I liked the head on this well presented 8 months red grizzle, he has a strong jaw with large teeth, although up to size for his age, he is narrow throughout and spannable. Good angulations, well muscled and moved steadily on tight feet. New coat of good texture with a loose pelt.
Entries: 3 Absentees: 1
1st - Stineval Chelan (Mr A & Mrs C Horner)
very pleasing grizzle of 9 months, shown in good double jacket, he has an otter like head, broad skull with short strong muzzle, straight front and tidy feet, he has good body proportions and well set on carroty tail. Presented in good condition and moved soundly to win the class. Reserve Best Puppy in Show
2nd - Esyntona Rip Van Winkle (Mr I Hopper)
well muscled 11 month blue & tan, good head and expression, strong jaw, good front and rear angulations, steady mover on tight feet, unfortunately no coat today.
Entries: 3 Absentees: 0
1st - Ragatam Newmarket At Badgerholme (Mr & Mrs B Dickinson)
14 month red grizzle has a masculine otter like head, well placed ear and eye, good reach of neck into pleasing topline and well set on tail, good length of back and scored in movement. Presented in coat of good texture and a loose pelt.
2nd - Redfox Watchman (Mr & Mrs D B Marr)
slightly smaller made 12 month old red, pleasing in head and expression, narrow in body, good rib, moved okay once settled.
3rd - Terabyte Tic Tac Toe (Mr K Green)
Entries: 4 Absentees: 0
1st - Redfox Watchman (Mr & Mrs D B Marr)
2nd - Esyntona Rip Van Winkle (Mr I Hopper)
3rd - Oxcroft Rocco (Mr M Walton)
Res - Foxthorn McVicar (Mr R F & Mrs S Taylor)
Entries: 5 Absentees: 1
1st - Chorbeck Charlie Chaplin JW (Mrs H Haughton)
this smart young dog caught my eye when he entered the ring, he has a good otter like head and expression, strong jaw, well placed ears, good reach of neck into well placed shoulder, good topline and tail carriage, well muscled hindquarters and moved soundly round the ring. Coat was of good texture and has a loose pelt. I was pleased to award him Best Dog, BOS and Reserve Best In Show.
2nd - Draycore Rokkafela At Kgills (Mr & Mrs Kirby)
red grizzle who is nearly 5, has a pleasing well proportioned head, strong jaw, okay for size and strong quarters, short carroty tail, and moved okay today.
3rd - Finehaugh Fella At Kgills (Mr K J & Mrs G Bate)
Res - Northborders Mr Pickles JW (Miss J North)
Entries: 3 Absentees: 1
1st - Ycart Best Shot Remmington (Mr K K Fraser, Mrs T J & Butler)
very pleasing 2 yr old grizzle, good otter like head and keen expression, straight front and well placed shoulder. Nice in body proportions and well muscled quarters with a good bend of stifle and moved with drive. Lovely harsh coat and well presented. Reserve Best Dog.
2nd - Beenaben Bonsella (Mrs K Cridland)
attractive 2½ old dog, pleasing in head and expression, narrow throughout, good pelt and coat was of correct texture. Moved steadily.
Entries: 3 Absentees: 1
1st - Sweeping Foxtrot For Kgills (Mr K J & Mrs G Bate)
well presented blue and tan of 22 months in good coat and condition, has a pleasing masculine head, good eye and ear placement, straight front and good shoulder placement. Liked his overall balance, and scored in movement to win.
2nd - Oxcroft Raydar (Mr J Price)
typical in head and expression on this 2 ½ yr old, has a straight front and nice bodylines. Moved okay when settled
Entries: 4 Absentees: 2
1st - Chorbeck Little Miss Pickle (Mr J & Mrs Y Robinson)
Best Puppy in Show
2nd - Chorbeck Miss Money Penny by Northborders (Miss J North)
Both are litter sisters and are still very much minor puppies, as they should be, I thought they were both lovely and at this tender age very promising and wish them well for the future. Similar remarks for both, feminine in head and lovely expression, with well placed ear and eye. Good bodylines, straight front and carry good angulations front and rear. Carroty tail well set on, harsh jacket with a loose pelt. Both moved well on tight feet, just preferred the slightly smaller size and overall balance of the winner.
Entries: 3 Absentees: 0
1st - Esyntona Ripling Ruby (Mr I Hopper)
liked the head qualities of this red bitch, short strong muzzle, good ear placement. Well balanced and well muscled quarters, new coat of correct texture, moved steadily.
2nd - Grindelvald Over The Moon at Hemlockstone (Mr R H & Miss J A Bryan & Pounder)
dark grizzle 10 months, has a feminine head and expression, well placed ear, nice reach of neck and level topline. Coat of good texture and loose pelt, movement just needs time to settle.
3rd - Redfox Dawn (Mr & Mrs D B Marr)
Entries: 6 Absentees: 4
1st - Ragatam Nutmeg JW (Miss T Peacock)
very much liked this 14 months old grizzle, very well balanced and not overdone in any way, typical otter like head and feminine expression, well placed ear and eye, she has a straight front and good shoulder placement and moved soundly on tight feet with drive from rear quarters. Presented in a good harsh coat and has a decent pelt. A pleasure to award her Best Bitch and Best in Show
2nd - Alcumlow Miss Sixty at Riseburn (Miss C Tutin)
attractive blue and tan, different type to 1, pleasing in head, good reach of neck, level topline, good length of back and bend of stifle. In good jacket and moved steadily around the ring.
Entries: 6 Absentees: 2
1st - Chorbeck Little Miss Pickle (Mr J & Mrs Y Robinson)
2nd - Redfox Dawn (Mr & Mrs D B Marr)
light red of 12 months, feminine head and expression, built on narrow lines, good in rib, presented in tight coat, just needs a bit more confidence in movement.
3rd - Peakrunner Running to the Light (Mrs H Bates)
Res - Chorbeck Miss Money Penny by Northborders (Miss J North)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 4
1st - Paleside Misty Morning (Mr & Mrs D Mitchell)
red grizzle with strong yet feminine head, good reach of neck into well placed shoulder, well proportioned body, nice carroty tail and set-on. Presented in good condition and moved well.
2nd - Kgills Five Jive for Bardenfox (Mrs J Broomhead)
pleasing blue and tan, good head proportions, straight front and good bend of stifle, coat of harsh texture and moved okay.
3rd - Foxthorn Lil Cenza (Mr R F & Mrs S L Taylor)
Entries: 4 Absentees: 2
1st - Hattie Hopefull at Bardenfox (Ms C Broomhead)
dark grizzle, she has a nice feminine head, good front, nice length of body, carroty tail, Shown in good fit condition, harsh coat and loose pelt. Moved well on tight feet.
2nd - Totherend Tonic (Mr R G & Mrs E A Wright)
well presented light grizzle, flat skull and nice expression, straight front nice bodylines. Short carroty tail, harsh coat, just preferred movement of winner.
Entries: 6 Absentees: 3
1st - Wagtail Lass Via Ycart (Mr K K Fraser & Mrs T J Butler)
very pleasing grizzle of nearly 6 years, good head and expression, well placed ear and dark eye, she is well balanced with nice bodylines. Lovely harsh coat and loose pelt, in fit condition and moved soundly. Reserve Best Bitch
2nd - Oxcroft Rumour (Mr J Price)
liked the size of this blue and tan, lovely head, short strong muzzle with good mouth. Straight front, well proportioned body with good carroty tail and set-on. Moved well.
3rd - Stoneygin Mo Cuishle (Mr G & Mrs D Rayner)
Entries: 4 Absentees: 0
1st - Chorbeck Little Miss Pickle (Mr J & Mrs Y Robinson)
2nd - Kgills Five Jive for Bardenfox (Mrs J Broomhead)
3rd - Chorbeck Miss Money Penny by Northborders (Miss J North)
Res - Foxthorn McVicar (Mr R F & Mrs S Taylor)
Entries: 2 Absentees: 1
1st - Totherend Bluebelle O'Ball (Mr R G & Mrs E A Wright)
7 year old blue and tan, good head with pleasing feminine expression. Straight in front, good reach of neck and topline ok. Racy quarters, nice tail and set-on. In a harsh jacket and moved steadily round the ring. Best Veteran in Show
