Show Type: Championship
Venue: Three Counties Showground, Malvern WR13 6NW
Judge: Mr A Cuthbertson (Ashbrae)
Entries: 134 for 168
Thank you to the exhibitors for their entries and to my two stewards.
I think size needs to be watched in the breed as a working terrier. I have a large span but a number of dogs were not spannable by me, this reflected in my placings. We also seem to loosing the otter like head, some with too much stop, some with weak muzzles and others lacking under jaw. This results in a loss of type which defines the breed. We should try and adhere to the breed standard laid down by the original border terrier breeders.
The over baiting of dogs on the table is totally unnecessary. In my opinion they do not need to be constantly fed on the table. It makes judging difficult when a dog is constantly looking for food.
I was very surprised to see border terriers with coats on around the ring, as they should have their own double coat for warmth and protection. I hope this isn’t the start of trend with the breed becoming just another show breed and losing its identity as the standard states “essentially a working terrier”.
Best Of Breed: Grettacs the Wizard ShCM
RDCC: Cobstoneway Lazy River
BCC: Kyscafter Fizz
RBCC: Nantcoch Ffion JW ShCM
Best Puppy: Earthdog Lanyard By Beaconpike
Entries: 2 Absentees: 0
1st - Vallemoss Voodoo At Roxess ShCM (Mr J T & Mrs N Todd)
Nice sized 7 year old in good coat and condition. Nice otter like head with dark eye and good clean teeth. Moved out well.
2nd - Bolt Tail Jebba ShCM (Mr F & Mrs H Freeman)
Typical 8 year old, good dark grizzle coat with thick undercoat and pelt. Keen expression, just preferred rib size of one, well shown.
Entries: 5 Absentees: 2
1st - Rhozzum Vintage Blue (Mrs M Sharp)
Well made b/t with correct mouth and good dark eye. Spans easily with a good coat and pelt. Moved okay for age.
2nd - Karison Keiser (Miss K Johnson)
Nice sized 8 month old, with good mouth and dark eye. Good double coat, he spans well, just needs to tighten in front.
3rd - Stonechester Question (Miss C Khatchikian)
Entries: 4 Absentees: 0
1st - Earthdog Lanyard By Beaconpike (Mr S & Mrs K Golding)
Well made puppy with strong masculine head. Nice dark eye giving a good expression. Strong punishing muzzle with big teeth. Good lay of shoulder and rib size and shape. Double coated with thick pelt. Moved out well. Best Puppy
2nd - Tarkatale Just George (Mrs J S & Mr C F Gordon)
Red grizzle dog, nice for size. Correct mouth, good eye, shown in double coat, not as positive on the move as one.
3rd - Stonechester Question (Miss C Khatchikian)
Res - Lutudarum Kristallkula (Mrs C and Mr R Lambeth)
Entries: 9 Absentees: 1
1st - Clipstone Starshine (Miss E & Mrs J Jackson)
Stylish young dog in super condition. Good texture to coat with good pelt. Moderate neck into good shoulder, good topline, nice size tail well set on. Well presented and handled.
2nd - Wadesleia Mr Herriot (Mrs H A & Mr A Fletcher)
Another nice young dog with attractive otter like head. Close to one in size and type. Well balanced and spannable. Moved well.
3rd - Nogard Aeron (Mr J A & Misses F F & E H Evans)
Res - Adrival Skyfall (Mrs J Bone)
VHC - Kyscafter Frosty Jack (Mrs R Kelland)
Entries: 6 Absentees: 0
1st - Peakrunner Arrows of Gold (Mrs S J Ruth)
Red of nice size and good overall type. Good head with short strong muzzle, neat ears. Good texture to coat, and balanced throughout. Moved well.
2nd - Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM (Miss A Speake & Mr H S Speake)
Red grizzle dog with good dentation. Harsh top coat with undercoat. Good legs and feet, moved true just preferred size of one.
3rd - Bortino Red Emperor (Mr D K & Mrs D Martin)
Res - Bristoc Rock the Boat (Mr K P & Mrs N B Yates)
VHC - Breckgreen Blue Steel Ironfield (Mrs L J Mudd)
Entries: 10 Absentees: 2
1st - Roxess a Touch of Magic (Mr J & Mrs N Todd)
Good type dog in very good coat and condition. Nice head ,ear and dark eye giving a keen expression. Strong muzzle with good clean large teeth. Nice size throughout spans well.
2nd - Gellisown Flintstone (Mrs T Broadbent)
Nice size dog with good coat of nice texture. Masculine head, good body size and length, handles well. Close to one throughout not the drive of one on the move.
3rd - Tyrian Outlaw (Mrs K Dean)
Res - Question Master (Mrs S Waller)
VHC - Mansergh Burne Jones (Miss A Roslin Williams)
Entries: 12 Absentees: 3
1st - Grettacs the Wizard ShCM (Mr B & Mrs L P Inness)
Red grizzle dog with good otter like head. Nice ear and eye. Moderate neck into well laid shoulder. Thick pelt with harsh double coat. Very fit condition with good muscle tone. Moved out well with drive on good legs and feet, thick pads. Comes to hand well balanced. CC. BOB. Nice to see him shortlisted in the group.
2nd - Badgerbeck Uncle Fester (Miss L M Jenkins)
Good headed dog with keen expression. Well presented in good coat and condition. Nice body lines just preferred the span of one.
3rd - Onthill Amaretto (Mr R & Mrs A Ramus)
Res - Oughterside Minty's Pride (Robert Scott)
VHC - Merumhor Midwinter JW (Mr G & Mrs H Mckenzie)
Entries: 11 Absentees: 1
A mixed class of sizes, some too big on the rib.
1st - Cobstoneway Lazy River (Mesdames R & J Squibbs & Barker)
Typical dog with good double grizzle coat. Nice head with keen expression. Good neck and shoulder, ribs carried well back. Spans well with good balance. In good condition, moved out true and well handled. RCC.
2nd - Rus/Slo/Rom CH Stella Rover Akko (Ms M A Privezentseva)
Eye catching B/T overall a good type and body size. Slightly taller but well balanced and spannable. Good coat and presentation. Moves and shows very well.
3rd - Othamcourt Woodchat at Oatberry (Mrs K Tuffin)
Res - CH Foxfactor Pied Piper JW ShCM (Mrs K D Stockley)
VHC - CH Cobstoneway River Magic JW ShCM (Miss C Spencer)
Entries: 3 Absentees: 0
1st - Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM (Miss A Speake & Mr H S Speake)
2 in YD
2nd - Adrival Skyfall (Mrs J Bone)
R in JD. Masculine head, good harsh coat, good pelt. Stronger made with good bone. Well angulated preffered overall balance of one.
3rd - Bolt Tail Jebba ShCM (Mr F & Mrs H Freeman)
Entries: 5 Absentees: 1
1st - Int/Am/Can CH Sulan Fancy That (Mrs S J Baxter)
Nice otter like head on this 7 year old. Nice neck leading into good lay of shoulder. Rib carried well back with nice length. Good coat and pelt. Spans easily, and moved well.
2nd - Rubicon Raincloud ShCM (Mrs G Hyslop)
Another nice 10 year old red with dark eye good expression. Lovely fit condition for a age.
3rd - Springhill Pacify of Cobstoneway (Mrs G Stevens)
Res - Aurora's Popcorn ShCM (Mr E Tart & Miss A E Speake)
Entries: 10 Absentees: 4
1st - Tarkaswell Doctor's Orders (Mrs C E Sansom)
Attractive red with good ring presence for her age. Typical head with neat ears and good eye. Coat of good texture. Nice size and moved out well.
2nd - Foxfactor Lavender Blue (Mrs K Stockley)
B/T with harsh double coat of good texture. Good rib size and length. Narrow straight front with good feet. Preferred the head and smaller ear of one. Well shown.
3rd - Lady Mary of Foxpaw (Mr P & Mrs H Fulker)
Res - Buckwilde Belle O'the Fields (Mrs M Blomfield)
VHC - Stonechester Apostraphe (Miss C Khatchikian)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 1
1st - Lutudarum Kristallkrona (Mr R & Mrs C Lambeth)
Liked this pup for her type and body lines. Nice head with dark eye and neat ears, shallow stop gives an otter like appearance. Narrow throughout with moderate neck, good shoulder with correct rib size and shape carried well back. Good texture of coat, very promising. BPB.
2nd - Lexmar Mercury Midas Touch (Mr & Mrs Hayes)
Another attractive puppy, correct mouth with nice strength of muzzle. Okay for neck and shoulder. Thick pelt with double coat. Nice legs and feet with good bone. Well balanced.
3rd - Lady Mary of Foxpaw (Mr P & Mrs H Fulker)
Res - Heatherdrift Foxglove at Earthtaw (Miss J A & Mr M W V Haydon & Gibbings)
VHC - Bombay Star by Borderbridge (Miss B Singh)
Entries: 11 Absentees: 1
1st - Kyscafter Fizz (Miss L S Robbins)
Very typical otter like head, dark giving a good keen expression. Nice length of neck into well placed shoulders. Easily spanned, comes to hand well balanced. Good double coat, thick pelt. Nice length and anglulation. Moved well both ways on good legs and feet. CC.
2nd - Glebeheath Maiden Name At Oakyard (Mr J Parry)
Light red with attractive head. Well off for bone, good coat and pelt. A nice bitch throughout just preferred the racier line of one.
3rd - Olderhill Malvena (Mrs S Wilson)
Res - Tojamatt Debutante For Dowgri (Mr W & Mrs T J Baird)
VHC - Adrival Firesky (Mrs J Bone)
Entries: 13 Absentees: 2
1st - Tarkaswell Double Agent JW (Mrs C E Samsom)
A quality racy neat bitch with otter like head, neat ears and good strength of muzzle. Liked her body lines, good rib shape, spanned well. Good topline, good angulation. Balanced throughout. Considered for top honours.
2nd - Dassett Tiggiwinkle (Mrs S Spafford)
Another nice bitch, stronger made than one, but still spannable with good bone. A well made body covered with a thick double coat. Moved with drive.
3rd - Twigglestone Elfenor (Mrs L I Aldous)
Res - Foxcraig Touch Of Magic (Mr B & Mrs L P Inness)
VHC - Borderella Sweet Pea (Mrs P South)
Entries: 12 Absentees: 4
1st - Dassett Tiggiwinkle (Mrs S Spafford)
2nd YB.
2nd - Peakrunner Follow My Dreams (Mrs H Bates)
A handy sized workmanlike bitch, with typical head and expression. Comes to hand well, easily spanned. Good coated moved well on the day.
3rd - Roxess As If By Magic (Mr J & Mrs N Todd)
Res - Ianteg Aurelia (Miss S Richie)
VHC - Borderella Sweet Pea (Mrs P South)
Entries: 17 Absentees: 7
1st - Nantcoch Ffion JW ShCM (Mrs J M Phillips)
Liked her femine ottery head, with dark eye and ears. Good well balanced bitch, nice size with good rib spans well. Good legs and feet, well angulated quarters. A very nice bitch, close decision for top spot. RCC.
2nd - Nogard Take Ten (Mr J A & Misses F F & E H Evans)
A nice headed light red coated bitch. Lots to like, okay for bone with coat of good texture. In fit hard condition, moved and well shown.
3rd - Badgerbeck Prada (Miss L M Jenkins)
Res - Beaconpike In A Storm (Mr S & Mrs K Golding)
VHC - Baywillow Brown Braid JW (Mrs G Hyslop)
Entries: 9 Absentees: 2
1st - Kyscafter Kestrel ShCM (Miss L S Robbins)
Nice sized, balanced dark grizzle bitch. Well conditioned with good muscle tone. Spanned easily with good rib. Okay for coat and pelt. Moved well both ways. Liked her type another one who pushed for top honours. See from the catalogue she is the dam of CC winner.
2nd - Badgerbeck Fiasco (Mr J Roberts)
A more compact bitch than one with plenty of bone. Strong headed light red coat of good texture with undercoat. Spans okay well angulated, moved well, just preferred overall balance of one.
3rd - Am CH Sulan Easy Does It (Mrs S J Baxter)
Res - CH Benattivo Faberge JW (Mr C & Mrs S Girling)
VHC - CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW (Mr P Brannan & Miss M Kelly)
Entries: 3 Absentees: 0
1st - Kyscafter Kestrel ShCM (Miss L S Robbins)
1st OB.
2nd - Twigglestone Elfenor (Mrs L I Aldous)
3rd YB in strong class. Nice coated, typical throughout. Balanced with good bone. Moved with drive.