Show Type: Championship
Venue: The National Exhibition Centre, Bickenhill, Birmingham B40 1NT
Judge: Mr David G Winsley (Davmar)
Entries: 142 making 159
Group Judge: Mr Paul Eardley (Sherex)
Though the standard calls for a narrow body I found many dogs who were too skinny & I could easily feel their ribs! Heads were quite disappointing, many had long weak muzzles not the proportions one associates with an Otters head. Many exhibits lack the small round foot & I doubt if they would cope with the exercise it needs to follow a horse. Coats were mixed & many just a seasonal problem.
Best Of Breed: TG2, CH Brackenfell Bok To Bach JW
DCC: CH Brackenfell Bok To Bach JW
RDCC: Kgills King Of Swing At Awbrooksky
RBCC: Ottaswell Aida At Hoathwood
Best Puppy: Earthtaw Groundsel In Tufterslodge
Best Veteran: Bolt Tail Jebba ShCM
Entries: 8 Absentees: 1
1st - Gameway Mcvitie (Mrs P Clark)
nicely balanced youngster who needs to mature on. Head not finished yet but he has a keen expression. Good balance, nice in neck & shoulders, would like him to carry more body at this age. Good coat & a sound youngster. BPD
2nd - Ravenside Raise Your Glass (Mr M Lowry)
I liked this youngster but he needs to gain more ring confidence. Pleasing head & expression. Nicely balanced shape & good size for his age. Good amount of pelt & nice coat. Moves well
3rd - Bandicoot Jimmy Choo At Northborders (Miss J North)
Res - Bandicoot Doc Martin (Ms V L K Docwra)
VHC - Baillieswells Brora (Professor A S Milton)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 0
1st - Ridgebow Rifleman (Mr N & Mrs A Duxbury)
nice size & well balanced shape. He has a nice head & expression. Nice straight front, enough depth of body, good amount of bone & neat feet. In very good coat, nice mover both ways & showed well
2nd - Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi (Mrs M J Holmes)
very nice in head & expression. Lost out to 1 in shoulder, being a little heavier in type. Nice body, correct tailset & a sound mover who shows very well
3rd - Raleniro Second Time Around (Mr M J & Mrs D A Lorraine & Miss P Thomas)
Res - Baillieswells Brora (Professor A S Milton)
VHC - Bromsden Commander Bond By Digmoor (Mr M P & Mrs S V Regan)
Entries: 10 Absentees: 5
1st - Otterwood Caius JW ShCM (Mr M J & Mrs J M Hollingsbee)
bl/t of a nice size. He has a pleasing head & expression with well placed ears. Rangy with a good body & ribbing. Nice bone, good pelt & correct harsh coat. Moved well both ways & showed well
2nd - Akenside Drummer (Mrs N Thorpe)
size larger than 1, one with a nice head & expression. Good body shape, good coat. A sound mover but not helping his handler today
3rd - Dandyhow Friendly Fire at Chevinor (Mrs H A Metcalfe)
Res - Glebeheath Smash N'grab (Mrs L.M.I & Mr A.M. Jordan-Smith)
VHC - Stonechester Question (Miss C Khatchikian)
Entries: 4 Absentees: 1
1st - Clipstone Starshine (Miss E & Mrs J Jackson)
nice head & expression, clean outline. Straight front, nice body with enough depth. Excellent turn of stifle, good bone & tight feet. Sound backend & quite a showman. He has plenty of pelt, unfortunately quite short of coat today
2nd - Kyscafter Frosty Jack (Mrs R Kelland)
expressive head piece with well placed ears. He has a mature well balanced body, nicely made hindquarters & he is a sound mover. Needs better showmanship
3rd - Stonechester Question (Miss C Khatchikian)
Entries: 6 Absentees: 0
1st - Question Master (Mrs S Waller)
this is a nicely balanced dog. He has a nice head, correct head proportions with a keen expression & nice dark eye. Nicely made body with depth & ribbing. Strongly made backend with plenty of muscle & he uses it well. In a quality coat & good condition. Showed steadily
2nd - Withershins Frankie (Mr M J Day)
pleasing size & shape with a nice expressive head piece. He is very well made behind with a good turn of stifle, correct tailset. Sound mover with a tight coat
3rd - Foxfactor Scotts Briar (Mr G Horton & Ms G E Green)
Res - Bristoc Rock The Boat at Bluebabel (Mr K P & Mrs N B Yates)
VHC - Bramblesgate Razzle Dazzle (Mr S C & Mrs A J Massen)
Entries: 9 Absentees: 2
1st - Kgills King Of Swing At Awbrooksky (Mr & Miss Goddard)
nice dog of good type & a nice size. Liked his head, correct proportions & expression. Good neck & correct shoulder placement, straight front with good bone. Deep chest, narrow enough & well ribbed. Racy & balanced shape. He has a good turn of stifle & well muscled hindquarters, good feet too. Moving fluently both ways, with a good pelt & the correct harsh textured coat. Showed steadily, deserved the RCC
2nd - Keycharm Phantom by Ridgebow JW (Mr N Duxbury)
larger in size than 1 & carrying a full coat didn’t help. He has a very nice head with the correct keen expression. Nice straight front, moved well both ways. Would like to see him in a shorter coat which will enhance his shape better
3rd - Foxfactor Scotts Briar (Mr G Horton & Ms G E Green)
Res - Otterwood Cyrus JW ShCM (Mr M J & Mrs J M Hollingsbee)
VHC - Benattivo Betfred (Mrs S J & Mr C P Girling)
Entries: 5 Absentees: 1
1st - CH Brackenfell Bok To Bach JW (Mr C Hall & Miss L Ellis)
an outstanding young male who stood out in this class. He is totally balanced throughout & a nice size. He has one of the best heads with a keen expression & well placed ears. A good reach of neck, clean well angulated shoulders with a straight front. Correctly made body that was well ribbed back, good topline & tailset. Strongly made hindquarters with a good turn of stifle, & one of the minority with good feet! Quality coat of the right texture, a good pelt & the right amount of coat. Moved around the ring effortlessly & showed all out. Well deserved CC & BOB then he won G2
2nd - Ottaswell Palamedes (Mr D & Mrs G M Hunt)
a size bigger than 1, disappointed me in his head & expression. Good neck & shoulders, straight front, deep through his body & ribs. Nice turn of stifle, correct tailset. Nice coat texture & moving soundly both ways
3rd - Badgerbeck Prototype (Miss S L Hillman)
Res - Borderella Day Tripper JW ShCM (Mrs P South)
Entries: 3 Absentees: 0
1st - Bolt Tail Jebba ShCM (Mr F & Mrs H Freeman)
nice size male who is nicely balanced. He has a pleasing head & expression. Straight front, good body & nicely made hindquarters. Good pelt & harsh coat, moved positively. Shows very well. BV
2nd - Highfell Orient (Mr L Jackson & Miss I M Dugdale)
lighter in type & certainly looks very youthful. Nice head. Nice front & hindquarters. Moved soundly & in good coat
3rd - CH Clipstone Hard Cash (Mrs J & Mrs E Jackson)
Entries: 6 Absentees: 0
1st - Bolt Tail Jebba ShCM (Mr F & Mrs H Freeman)
2nd - Otterwood Caius JW ShCM (Mr M J & Mrs J M Hollingsbee)
3rd - Borderella Day Tripper JW ShCM (Mrs P South)
Res - Dandyhow Friendly Fire at Chevinor (Mrs H A Metcalfe)
VHC - Otterwood Cyrus JW ShCM (Mr M J & Mrs J M Hollingsbee)
Entries: 18 Absentees: 5
1st - Earthtaw Groundsel In Tufterslodge (Ms J M Woolacott)
bl/t, balanced & so all together! She has a very pleasing head with a nice expression, a real feminine outlook. Good neck, shoulders & front. Nicely made body with good ribbing. Well made hindquarters. Good pelt, coat harsh textured, moving soundly & showing steadily. BP
2nd - Lynsett Bold Spirit (Mrs L McFarlane)
another very nice puppy, again she has a nicely proportioned head with a good expression. Nicely made body, good turn of stifle, & a sound mover. In a good quality coat, nice disposition & showed well
3rd - Clevepark Dazzle (Mr J L Parkes OBE)
Res - Benattivo Good Friday (Mrs J & Mr I Taylor)
VHC - Phoenix Of Bal For Torleigh (Mrs B & Mr A Warman)
Entries: 11 Absentees: 1
1st - Awbrooksky Limited Edition (Mr R & Miss L Goddard)
a nice puppy who was so well handled by her capable young handler. She has a nice head & expression, she has a nice dark eye with well placed ears. She has a nicely balanced body with a pleasing outline. She has an excellent turn of stifle & correct tailset. She has a good pelt & a nice coat. Moved soundly & showed as one with her handler
2nd - Brumberhill Miss Dior (Mrs N E Ellis)
pleasing feminine head, keen expression. Straight front, good feet & nice bone. Close up to 1 in many ways. In a good coat & well presented. Moved soundly
3rd - Nookshot Joys Of Spring (Miss R Newman)
Res - Phoenix Of Bal For Torleigh (Mrs B & Mr A Warman)
VHC - Picer Angelica (Mr P & Mrs A Taylor)
Entries: 12 Absentees: 3
1st - Glebeheath Tea N'tiffers (Mrs J Guvercin)
this youngster came into the class & dared me to ignore her, one that takes the eye. Full of attitude, alert & watching everything going on. Lovely feminine head, again with the correct expression, nicely balanced outline. Ultra straight & sound front, mature well made body & nicely covered. Well angulated hindquarters, another one with good feet & enough bone. Moved soundly both ways, in good coat of the correct texture. Couldn’t deny her the CC
2nd - Tarkaswell Doctor's Orders JW (Mrs C E Sansom)
another nice bitch, lost out to 1 on head. Good in neck & shoulders, straight front. Good in outline & nicely made body. Very nice backend, good turn of stifle with plenty of power. Quality coat with a good pelt. Moved soundly & shows well
3rd - Smalesmouth Skylark (Mrs J Roberts)
Res - Emblehope Songcraft (Mrs E Ramsay)
VHC - Foxfactor Lavender Blue (Mrs K Stockley)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 3
1st - Ottaswell Aida At Hoathwood (Mrs S Hales)
this bitch seemed to improve the more she showed. She has a well balanced head, well placed ears, good eyes & correct expression. Good neck with clean well angulated shoulders. Well made balanced body, excellent turn of stifle, neat feet & the correct amount of bone. Thick pelt & harsh coat. Sound mover both ways, well handled & showed well. RCC
2nd - Kyscafter Fizz (Miss L S Robbins)
nice bitch, preferred the head & expression of 1. She has a good depth of body, very good turn of stifle & good bone. Correct well presented coat & moves well
3rd - Stonechester Apostraphe (Miss C Khatchikian)
Res - Lady Fiona Mctarry (Miss A J Sutton & Mr M Sugden)
VHC - Tarvin Teasel (Miss S J Moore)
Entries: 22 Absentees: 6
1st - Olderhill Malvena (Mrs S Wilson)
youthful looking girl with a nice expressive headpiece, nice dark eye with neat well placed ears. Good neck, clean shoulders & straight front. Nicely made body & hindquarters, pleasing feet. Good pelt & nice harsh jacket. A sound fluid mover who showed herself off well
2nd - Tojamatt Debutante For Dowgri (Mr W & Mrs T J Baird)
close up to 1, just preferred the front of 1. Nice shape & well balanced body, well ribbed back. Good bone & feet. Ultimate show girl who moves very soundly
3rd - Emblehope Cape Verdi At Northborders (Miss J North)
Res - Ianteg Aurelia (Miss S Richie)
VHC - Mansergh Plusfours (Miss A Roslin-Williams)
Entries: 11 Absentees: 3
1st - Shiftyfox Mystical Dream (Mr G Wildey)
bl/t. Nice for size, shape, good outline standing & on the move. Head needs to mature further, well placed ears. Nice amount of neck, clean well angulated shoulders. Nice body & well made hindquarters, correct tailset. Good pelt, first class coat texture & well presented. Sound active mover
2nd - Tarkaswell Double Agent JW (Mrs C E Samsom)
this girl was close up to 1 in many ways but I felt she was a little heavier in shoulder. Straight front & well made body. Great coat quality moved soundly both ways & showed very well
3rd - Baywillow Brown Braid JW (Mrs G Hyslop)
Res - Benattivo Best Bet Karison (Miss K Johnson)
VHC - Tilmoray Turtle Dove (Mrs M Small)
Entries: 12 Absentees: 3
1st - Foxfactor Cue The Music JW (Mrs K D Stockley)
she is of a nice size & racy shape. Excellent straight front, well angulated lean shoulders & on her toes all the time. Nice depth of rib & just right in length of body. Well made hindquarters showing a good turn of stifle. Nice quality coat, moved & showed well
2nd - Badgerbeck Backchat at Olderhill (Mrs S Wilson)
another girl whose size was nice, well made body with depth to her ribs. Nice shape with a good topline. Has strength in her hindquarters & can use them well. In nice coat & condition, shows well
3rd - Biddestone Poppyseed By Quarryway (Mrs B & Mr K E Williams)
Res - Kyscafter Kestrel ShCM (Miss L S Robbins)
VHC - Nantcoch Ffion JW ShCM (Mrs J M Phillips)
Entries: 3 Absentees: 1
1st - Badgerbeck Tree Pipit At Tilmoray JW ShCM (Mrs M Small)
bl/t who has a terrific coat for texture & colour. She has a pleasing head with well placed ears. Nice shape & outline, straight front with good bone. Good body & a nice backend which showed when she moved out well
2nd - Gameway Cappuccino of Withershins ShCM (Mr M J Day)
older than 1. She has a nice head & overall outline was typical. Nicely made hindquarters, in a short tight coat, moved & showed well.
Entries: 2 Absentees: 0
1st - Intack Lady Eleanor (Mrs F J Matthews)
nice expressive head. In full coat which detracted from her good shape underneath. Straight front & positive movement which gave her the placing over
2nd - Borderella Snap Dragon (Mr F & Mrs H Freeman)
not so pleasing in head as 1 nor the attitude. Good neck & shoulders, nice shape of body. In a short tight coat of a harsh texture.