Show Type: Championship
Venue: The Burgess Hall, St. Ivo Recreation Centre, Westwood Road, St Ives, Cambs PE27 6WU
Judge: Professor A S Milton (Baillieswells)
Entries: 134
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It was a great pleasure to judge my own club’s championship show. The venue is excellent, and I was able to experience this from the judge’s side of the table. The show was run very smoothly, and I was particular grateful to Beverley Jackson who, as chief steward, saw that everything was in the right place at the right time. I was pleased with my class winners, though some of the lower placing were a little problematic. As one would expect at this time of the year, with a few exceptions, coats were excellent. I seem to go on about movement every time I judge. I was pleased to note that wide fronts were fewer than before, however we seem to be going in the opposite direction,, with front paws nearly touching on the move. In my opinion the top-line should either be level or slightly sloping downwards to the hind legs. There were several exhibits in which the slope was the other way, with the top of the hind legs above the front legs. This is a wrong. There were several tails that were far too long. There was only one really bad mouth, the dog in question should not in my opinion be shown, and a couple with an incisor out of alignment. And that raises a question. The first line of the standard states ‘Essentially a working terrier’. Does a minor tooth misalignment affect the ability of the dog to work? Any judge can see a fault in the mouth and penalize it, and yet miss other faults which can indeed affect the working ability. Similarly how important are missing teeth? Many a Border has one or more of the first premolars missing or not properly erupted. The standard makes no mention of teeth other than in the context of a scissor bite. At least we are not obsessed with counting teeth as are the Germans.
Best In Show: AM/CAN CH Cedarhill Beyond the Stars JW
Reserve Best In Show: Manorcroft Rock on Ruby
Best Opposite Sex: Manorcroft Rock on Ruby
DCC: AM/CAN CH Cedarhill Beyond the Stars JW
RDCC: Tythrop Timepiece
Best Puppy - Dog: Otterwood Caius
RBCC: Riseburn Rekindled
Best Puppy - Bitch: Alcumlow Azure
Best Puppy: Otterwood Caius
Best Opposite Sex Puppy: Alcumlow Azure
Best Veteran: CH/Nord CH Otterbobs Ninezergh
Entries: 5 Absentees: 0
1st - Otterwood Caius (Mr M J & Mrs J M Hollingsbee)
b/t, very mature for his age, excellent head, good coat in which the ticking was already there. well put together, and moved well. BP.
2nd - Manorborders Maverick (Mrs K Dean)
Another b/t well disciplined young dog, head not as strong as 1st, and movement not so good, though this should not be regarded as a fault in one so young.
3rd - Rhozzum Vintage Blue (Mrs M Sharp)
Res - Breckgreen Soldier Blue (Mrs. J. Green)
VHC - Iacheslei Adonis (Miss A Harrison)
Entries: 4 Absentees: 0
1st - Otterwood Caius (Mr M J & Mrs J M Hollingsbee)
2nd - Howthwaite Grainsgill (Mr R J & Mrs E A Barrett)
Well built young dog, just spanable, excellent coat and proper carrot shaped tail, not as good on the move as 1st. Another promising younster.
3rd - Lutudarum Kristallkula (Mrs C and Mr R Lambeth)
Res - Brumborder Derogare (Dr M A Mccall & Ms L Britton)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 1
1st - Tythrop Timepiece (Mrs J L Lee)
This young dog caught my eye as he came into the ring. Tough b/t coat with proper ticking, excellent thick loose pelt.. Lovely top line flowing into good carrot shaped tail. Good front and rear construction, and good reach of neck. A lean looking dog with just the right amount of muscle. Good on the move, even though his owner raced him round the ring. This young dog certainly has potential, and against strong opposition I had no hesitation in awarding him the RCC.
2nd - Bandicoot Betfair (Mr G E & Mrs V L K Docwra)
Another well designed young dog with a lot going for him. Strong head with good reach of neck flowing into level topline with good tail set. Excellent coat and pelt.
3rd - Wadesleia Mr Herriot (Mrs H A & Mr A Fletcher)
Res - Glebeheath Name That Tune (Mrs J Guvercin)
VHC - Foxpaw Pipps Cross (Mr P & Mrs H Fulker)
Entries: 2 Absentees: 0
1st - Brackenfell Bok To Bach JW (Mr C Hall & Miss L Ellis)
Strong masculine dog with excellent head and correctly placed ears. Good coat and pelt. Not happy about his topline.Strode around the ring with purpose.
2nd - Oxcroft Richie (Mr J Price)
This dog would just not behave and his handler had great difficulty in moving him. In spite of all this he is quite a nice dog.
Entries: 5 Absentees: 1
1st - Otterwood Cyrus JW (Mr M J & Mrs J M Hollingsbee)
A previous class winner under me. He has now matured . Good grizzle coat. Proper otter head with good reach of neck, and good topline. Well constructed and so moved well.
2nd - Riseburn Retro (Miss C Tutin)
b/t.Another dog which was a class winner under me as a puppy, again he has improved, His topline flowed from the back of his head to the tip of his tail, excellent front and good hind leg angulation. However, not so happy on the move as 1st.
3rd - Wychwizard Abracadabra (Mrs C & Mr A Leavy)
Res - Borderbridge Adagio (Miss B J Singh)
Entries: 6 Absentees: 3
1st - Tyrian Outlaw (Mrs K Dean)
I liked this young dog. Quite small compared to many in the ring, but that is a plus not a minus. True otter head, with good reach of neck, excellent topline and tail. Good coat and pelt Moved round the ring well.
2nd - Shaamit Guarantee (Mrs J O'Shea)
A well constructed strong dog with good movement.
3rd - Colourbox Gunpowder (Mrs L A Fordham)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 1
1st - Alcumlow Solitaire (Mr P, Mrs B & Miss R Barber)
A good looking dog with excellent constuction. Moved well
2nd - Badgerholme Epsom Jet JW ShCM (Mr B Dickinson & Miss T James)
b/t This dog has improved since I last judged him. Strong head, well angulated hind quarters, rough coat. Moved well.
3rd - Withershins Victor (Mr D Bishop)
Res - Foxpaw Brilliant Disguise (Mr P & Mrs H Fulker)
VHC - Withershins Frankie (Mr M J Day)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 1
1st - AM/CAN CH Cedarhill Beyond the Stars JW (Mrs C Dean)
Dog CC and BIS.Well deserved his placing, I understand that this CC makes his up. Has all that a Border Terrier should have. Excellent otter head with well placed ears, good reach of neck, not too broad in the chest, lovely topline and tail set. Correct hind leg angulation. Harsh coat and good loose pelt.Good front and rear movement with plenty of drive rear.
2nd - Stowthorney Swinging Sam (Mr R Brewster & Ms J Green)
This is a really nice Border Terrier, which has a lot going for him. Lovely head and neck. Good topline and tail set. Very harsh coat with good pelt. Excellent mover.
3rd - Rus/Slo/Rom CH Stella Rover Akko (Ms M A Privezentseva)
Res - CH Glebeheath Jump The Gun JW (Mrs J Guvercin)
VHC - Borderella Day Tripper JW ShCM (Mrs P South)
Entries: 1 Absentees: 0
1st - Foxpaw Pipps Cross (Mr P & Mrs H Fulker)
VHC in Junior class. Stood alone.
Entries: 2 Absentees: 0
Two nine year old champions. It was a pleasure to see them both in the ring.
1st - CH/Nord CH Otterbobs Ninezergh (Mr J R & Mrs H Gilpin)
This was one of the best movers of the day, strode round the ring as if he owned it. In good thick coat. What more can I say, he isn’t a champion for nothing.
2nd - CH Otterwood Amex JW ShCM (Mr M J & Mrs J M Hollingsbee)
Leaner than the 1st, with a really tight tough coat. Seemed rather disinterested when moving round the ring.
Entries: 1 Absentees: 0
1st - Oxcroft Rumour (Mr J Price)
Hard looking b/t bitch
Entries: 9 Absentees: 1
1st - Tarkaswell Doctor's Orders (Mrs C E Sansom)
Super little bitch, with plenty of promise. Attractive head with good reach of neck. Nice topline. Excellent coat.
2nd - Otterbobs Xolana (Mr J R & Mrs H Gilpin)
Another nice little bitch, just preferred the properties of first in class, not such a good coat.
3rd - Blackmine Hayabusa (Miss T James)
Res - McBrock Miss Anabella (Mr K Mcdowell)
VHC - Smalesmouth Skylark (Mrs J Roberts)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 1
1st - Smalesmouth Skype (Mrs J Roberts)
b/t.Up to size bitch with good head, the right proportions in all the right places. Excellent coat with plenty of ticking showing through. Just hope she doesn’t grow too large.
2nd - Howthwaite Amethyst (Mr R J & Mrs E A Barrett)
Litter sister to 2nd in puppy dog. What an excellent pair these are. Good bitchy head with excellent reach of neck, good topline and good tail set. Well angulated hind quarters. Good tough coat.
3rd - Alcumlow Mulberry (Mr P, Mrs B & Miss R Barber)
Res - Lutudarum Kristallkrona (Mr R & Mrs C Lambeth)
VHC - Alcumlow Miss Teeq (Mr P, Mrs B & Miss R Barber)
Entries: 9 Absentees: 1
This was a strong class
1st - Tythrop Turn Back Time (Mrs J L Lee)
Little to fault this young bitch. Litter brother to my dog RCC winner. A correct blue and tan coat with just the right amout of ticking. Lovely line from the top of its neck to the tip of the tail. Good front quarters and well angulated hind quarters. Needs more discipline on the move
2nd - Glebeheath Maiden Name At Oakyard (Mr J Parry)
Another excellent bitch, but without the coat of the first in class. Very good mover
3rd - Gameway Fortune Cookie (Mrs T Clark)
Res - Picer Ethelburga (Mr G & Mrs S Pickering)
VHC - Alcumlow Azure (Mr P, Mrs B & Miss R Barber)
Entries: 9 Absentees: 3
1st - Cedarhill Wish Upon a Star JW (Mrs C Dean)
I liked this little bitch. Her handler really knows how to get the best out of her. Correct size for a bitch. Attractive feminine head, with good reach of neck and good topline. Good front and well angulated hind quarters. Moved well.
2nd - Tyrian Rosamunde (Mrs K Dean)
This was another attractive bitch, and also well handled.
3rd - Mansergh Plusfours (Miss A Roslin-Williams)
Res - Chatmoss Rebel Rebel AMW '13, CW'14 (Mr & Mrs D J & P M Lockley)
VHC - Borderella Sweet Pea (Mrs P South)
Entries: 16 Absentees: 7
1st - Riseburn Rekindled (Miss C Tutin)
I had previously judged this young bitch when it was a minor puppy and was impressed with her then. She has now matured and has a lovely blue & tan coat with just the right amount of ticking. Shapely otter head leading into good neck and topline. Correctly shaped carrot tail. Good front and hind quarters. Strode out well. In a good final line I was very pleased to award her the bitch RCC
2nd - Bandicoot Hello Dolly with Regaltwist (Mrs H M & Mr A J Barnes)
Strong looking bitch,with good head, slightly shorter in back than first in class. Good coat and pelt. Good mover.
3rd - Gameway Blue Charm At Southash (Mr J & Mrs I M Southam)
Res - Dassett Tiggiwinkle (Mrs S Spafford)
VHC - Southash Cherry Bliss (Mr J C B Yore)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 1
1st - Rhozzum Vanity Fair (Mrs M Sharp)
A reddish grizzle bitch, short in coat, but delightful to look at. Fitted the standard, ‘essentially a working terrier’. Good otter head with strong teeth. Good reach of neck, good topline, well angulated hind quarters. Good movement.
2nd - Mansergh Lizzie Siddal (Miss A Roslin Williams)
Good looking little bitch with feminine head, and good body outline. A really tough coat.
3rd - Breckgreen Blue Christmas (Mrs J Green)
Res - Brumborder's Miss Scarlett (Dr M A Mccall & Ms L Britton)
VHC - Chatmoss Working Class Hero JW ShCM (Mr & Mrs D J & P M Lockley)
Entries: 10 Absentees: 1
1st - Alcumlow Miss Sixty at Riseburn (Miss C Tutin)
A good b/t bitch with pleasing otter shaped head. Good strong teeth. Excellent topline and tail set. Correct coat with good flexible pelt. Moved round the ring well.
2nd - Beaconpike Night Sky At Brackenfell (Mr C Hall & Miss L Ellis)
A rather doggy bitch, with plenty of drive. Well muscled.Slight dip in topline
3rd - Oxcroft Real Deal (Mr J Price)
Res - Sulan Look at Me (Mrs S J Baxter)
VHC - Picer Beersheba at Wadesleia (Mrs H & Mr A Fletcher)
Entries: 13 Absentees: 5
1st - Manorcroft Rock on Ruby (Mr T & Mrs L Palmer)
What a super little bitch this is. Lovely outline from the tip of her nose to the tip of her tail. Best coat in the class,with good thick pelt. Just the right depth in the chest. Correctly placed legs both front and rear. All this means nothing unless the movement is good, and it certainly was. Had no hesitation in awarding her the bitch CC, (her third CC).Reserve Best in Show and B.O.S
2nd - Brumberhill Bonjour (Mr S A Mcpherson)
Well constructed bitch, different shaped head to 1st. good coat, moved well with good front and rear.
3rd - Asplands Astrid for Tythrop (Mrs J Lee)
Res - Am CH Sulan Easy Does It (Mrs S J Baxter)
VHC - CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW (Mr P Brannan & Miss M Kelly)
Entries: 5 Absentees: 3
1st - Dassett Tiggiwinkle (Mrs S Spafford)
2nd - Barterhound Thyme At Bordaholic (Mrs T Bromley)
Entries: 5 Absentees: 1
1st - Kelgram Kaya Kalpis At Pipruda (Mr & Mrs J W Alpe)
A really lively ten year old,raced around the ring with verve and panache. Nice to see a bitch of this quality still enjoying showing off.
2nd - Gameway Cappuccino of Withershins ShCM (Mr M J Day)
Another ten year old in lovely coat. Moved well and enjoyed herself.
3rd - Tilmoray Tranquility (Mrs M Small)
Res - Tezaland Valentine Dream At Bordaholic (Mrs T L Bromley)