Show Type: Championship
Venue: Victoria Halls, Selkirk, TD7 4LN
Judge: Mrs P McLellan (Breconbeds)
Entries: 159 for 214, 3 NFC
My thanks to the Scottish Committee for the invitation to judge our prestigious annual Championship Show; to my excellent steward Joyce Orr, and to the exhibitors for such a good entry.
I was happy with my class winners which were super examples of the breed. On the down side a number of exhibits were short in the leg and in the body, giving an unbalanced appearance and it’s very unlikely that they would be capable of following a horse, as the breed standard requires. Some pelts were too thin and too many dogs were single coated.
Best In Show: Wadesleia Mr Herriot
Reserve Best In Show: Ravenside Zenyatta
DCC: Wadesleia Mr Herriot
RDCC: Keycharm Phantom by Ridgebow JW
Best Puppy - Dog: Stineval Napoleon
BCC: Ravenside Zenyatta
Champion subject to KC confirmation
RBCC: Glebeheath Tea N'tiffers
Best Puppy - Bitch: Tojamatt Integrity
Best Puppy: Stineval Napoleon
Best Opposite Sex Puppy: Tojamatt Integrity
Entries: 13 Absentees: 7
1st - CH Irton Up Helly Aa (Mr D & Mrs A Fryer)
Eight yr old grizzle dog in good coat order. Nice head with dark eye; nice ear placement. Good reach of neck and topline. Ample bone and moved out well.
2nd - Foxcraig Jester (Mr G R Sugars)
Another eight yr old veteran in good condition. Nice harsh coat with thick pelt. Pleasing head and expression.
3rd - Earthwise Follow Me (Mr E J Houston)
Res - Minx's Diamond (Mrs M Anderson)
VHC - Redfox Rhea Of Enterlaw (Mr J Walton)
Entries: 0 Absentees: 0
Entries: 6 Absentees: 2
1st - Lairehope Diamant Rouge (Mr P & Mrs K Lothian)
Sound dark grizzle six month old baby in super harsh jacket. Lovely head and expression with correct bite, nice dark eye, good bone. Needs time to gain confidence and settle.
2nd - Earthwise One To Beat (Mr E Houston)
Nice size of blue and tan puppy in good jacket. Pleasing head with correct bite. Hind movement needs to improve, but again, only a baby and needs more time.
3rd - Earthwise Restless Knight (Mr R Bratton)
Res - Ollivander Bojangles (Mrs R E A Fowler)
Entries: 12 Absentees: 3
1st - Stineval Napoleon (Mr & Mrs A G Horner)
Nicely made puppy of good size. Typical Border head. Nice eyes and well placed ear carriage. Nice reach of neck, topline and tailset. Moved out well on small cat-like feet.
BPD & BP.
2nd - Ridgebow Rifleman (Mr N & Mrs A Duxbury)
Well presented puppy. Lovely head and expression. Good front and rear angulation, topline and tailset. Heavier built than the winner.
3rd - Cedarhill Once Upon a Time (Mrs C Dean)
Res - Flutorum Artful Dodger (Mr E Castel)
VHC - Ploughdown Plato (Mr E & Dr M Armstrong)
Entries: 10 Absentees: 3
1st - Otterwood Caius JW (Mr M J & Mrs J M Hollingsbee)
Blue and tan in super harsh jacket with thick pelt, lovely head and expression. Strong muzzle, correct bite; good reach of neck; good shoulder angulation and moved out well.
2nd - Shiftyfox Blue Moon (Mr P & Mrs F Appleby-Jones)
Another blue and tan with pin wire jacket. Different type of head to the winner but still pleasing. Nice expression. Good bone and OK for size.
3rd - Whittonglebe Digger (Mr G & Mrs J Mackenzie)
Res - Esyntona Reindeer Moss (Mr I Hopper)
VHC - Earthdog Lanyard By Beaconpike (Mr S & Mrs K Golding)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 1
1st - Wadesleia Mr Herriot (Mrs H A & Mr A Fletcher)
Very promising youngster, well balanced. Lovely head with typical Border expression. Shown in one of the best jackets today. Moved freely covering the ground confidently driving from good muscular quarters. No hesitation in awarding him the Dog CC & BoB.
2nd - Tojamatt Warlord (Mr & Mrs D Matthews)
Another appealing youngster who didn’t disappoint. In very good coat and condition. Good head; correct bite, nice topline and tailset. Moved with drive.
3rd - Remony Merry Gentleman (Mrs. H Allison)
Res - Howthwaite Grainsgill (Mr R J & Mrs E A Barrett)
VHC - Esyntona Reindeer Moss (Mr I Hopper)
Entries: 5 Absentees: 4
1st - Flutorum Mr Bojangles (Mrs K Inkpen)
Stood alone. Rather plain in head. Topline spoiled by low tailset. To be spannable behind the shoulders he can afford to lose a pound or two to advantage.
Entries: 7 Absentees: 2
1st - Shiftyfox Blue Moon (Mr P & Mrs F Appleby-Jones)
2nd - Earthwise One To Beat (Mr E Houston)
3rd - Cedarhill Once Upon a Time (Mrs C Dean)
Res - Remony Merry Gentleman (Mrs. H Allison)
VHC - Flutorum Mr Bojangles (Mrs K Inkpen)
Entries: 4 Absentees: 0
1st - Glenbucket Whisky Mac (Mrs A Howard)
Grizzle dog with typical head and expression. Nice length of neck. Good topline and tailset. Coat past its best, but moved out well which won him this class.
2nd - Remony Merry Gentleman (Mrs. H Allison)
Placed 3rd in Yearling dog; similar in type to the winner, but taller. Not as positive on the move.
3rd - Esyntona Reindeer Moss (Mr I Hopper)
Res - Kalebank Harvester (Mrs S Portsmouth)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 4
1st - Whittonglebe Buster (Mr G & Mrs J Mackenzie)
Appealing head on this exhibit. Good reach of neck and level topline. Harsh jacket. Nice size of terrier with sufficient bone
2nd - Houndshope Caudale Boy (Mr & Mrs Iredale)
Heavier type grizzle dog. Deeper in brisket than the winner and difficult to span. In good coat and moved out well.
3rd - Lairehope Topaz Design (Mr P & Mrs K Lothian)
Entries: 4 Absentees: 0
1st - Otterwood Cyrus JW ShCM (Mr M J & Mrs J M Hollingsbee)
Balanced dark grizzle dog. Good head and expression. Nice reach of neck into good shoulders. Level topline and tailset. Moved out well.
2nd - StBedehounds Frank in Sense of Raleniro ShCM (Mr M J & Mrs D A Lorraine)
Blue and tan slightly smaller in stature to winner. Nice harsh coat, pleasing head and expression. Hind movement could be better, as could his temperament.
3rd - Foxpaw Brilliant Disguise (Mr P & Mrs H Fulker)
Res - Thorneyburn Peace Pipe at Wreighaugh (Mr M & Mrs A J Carr)
Entries: 10 Absentees: 3
1st - Keycharm Phantom by Ridgebow JW (Mr N Duxbury)
Lovely type of Border. Super head and expression. Good dark eye; good ears and bite. Good length of neck into well laid shoulders, level topline and tailset. Ample bone. Liked his size. Short of coat so nothing to hide. RDCC.
2nd - Glebeheath Name That Tune (Mrs J Guvercin)
Impressive Border shown in good coat and condition. Well proportioned head with nice expression. Held good level topline on the move. Slightly heavier in body than the winner.
3rd - Ravenside Rumours About Caldewgate (Mr A E Burke)
Res - Fehmarn Highland Encounter (Mrs E J Scott)
VHC - Drigothe Barbarian (Mr S & Mrs C E Griffiths)
Entries: 5 Absentees: 0
1st - CH Lairehope Lord of the Glen At Tweedburn (Mrs C Archibald)
Upstanding dog of good size. Liked his head with a short strong muzzle. Good bite; lovely dark eye. Good topline and tailset. Moved out well.
2nd - CH Brackenfell Bok To Bach JW (Mr C Hall & Miss L Ellis)
Another well presented dog in good overall condition. Well proportioned head. Preferred expression, topline and tailset of the winner.
3rd - Solitary Mist (Mr D & Mrs C Hodgson)
Res - Shiftyfox Blue Moon (Mr P & Mrs F Appleby-Jones)
VHC - Earthwise Wolfbane JW ShCM (Mr E J Houston)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 5
1st - Tojamatt Integrity (Mr & Mrs D Matthews)
Neat little grizzle bitch with lovely head and expression. Nice dark eye and good ear placement. Ample bone. Good straight front on cat-like feet. BPB.
2nd - Lairehope Tiara D'or (Mr P & Mrs K Lothian)
Raw baby of just six months. Nice harsh jacket. Lovely sweet head with a kind expression. A bit overawed by the proceedings which was reflected in her movement.
3rd - Fehmarn Celtic Dream (Mrs J Morton Shaw)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 2
1st - Tojamatt Integrity (Mr & Mrs D Matthews)
2nd - Ridgebow Solitary Witch (Mr N & Mrs A Duxbury)
Well balanced blue and tan bitch with good bone. Lovely head proportions. Super jacket and pelt. Hind movement needs to improve.
3rd - Picer Aimee Vilbert (Mr G & Mrs S Pickering)
Res - Raleniro New Rose (Mr M J & Mrs D A Lorraine)
VHC - Caznray Just A Mystery (Mr J C Dixon)
Entries: 15 Absentees: 4
1st - Glebeheath Tea N'tiffers (Mrs J Guvercin)
Well turned out beautiful young bitch in perfect condition. Loved her head and expression. Correct size with adequate bone. Her good front and super cat-like feet impressed. Moved round the ring with ease and with confidence. RBCC.
2nd - Tarkaswell Doctor's Orders JW (Mrs C E Sansom)
Another nice bitch of good size, with harsh coat and thick pelt. Good head and expression she moved out with drive.
3rd - Borderxpress Miss Moppet (Mr L Ritson)
Res - Merumhor Angel's Share (Mr C J & Mrs J H Martin)
VHC - Lockhaugh Harlequin By Foxcraig (Mr P & Mrs S Henry)
Entries: 9 Absentees: 4
1st - Keycharm Deep Secret by Ridgebow (Mr N Duxbury)
Lovely outine and balance. Good head, eye, reach of neck. Good topline. Super short thick carroty tail. Ample bone. Good front and well muscled hindquarters. Moved out well.
2nd - Totherend Tickety Blue (Mr R G & Mrs E A Wright)
Blue and tan bitch in good coat with pleasing head and expression. Good reach of neck and topline. Well set on tail. Moved with drive.
3rd - Abisu Solitaire At Tojamatt (Mr D & Mrs A Matthews)
Res - Lexmar Mercury Midas Touch (Mr & Mrs Hayes)
VHC - Angiedale Cornflower Cate (Mr & Miss Jackson & Dugdale)
Entries: 6 Absentees: 4
1st - Angiedale Cornflower Cate (Mr & Miss Jackson & Dugdale)
Grizzle bitch in decent coat. OK for size. Head not the strongest – would like to have had more fill under the eyes.
2nd - Wings of Speed (Miss Dixon)
Blue and tan in good coat, but as with the winner, the head disappointed. Same remarks apply.
Entries: 8 Absentees: 4
1st - Angiedale Buddleia Bo (Mr P W & Mrs B Iredale)
Light grizzle bitch in good harsh jacket. Another one without a strong head, but she won the class on her movement
2nd - Raleniro New Rose (Mr M J & Mrs D A Lorraine)
Beaten in the Junior class. Blue and tan bitch, finer in bone than the winner but in good coat and condition. Very questionable temperament.
3rd - Shiftyfox Angel Rosie (Mr P & Mrs F Appleby-Jones)
Res - Esyntona Honeysuckle (Mr I Hopper)
Entries: 11 Absentees: 0
1st - Carrickfarm Mara (Mrs V M Armstrong)
Grizzle bitch in good coat and condition. Pleasing head and expression. Nice size, with ample bone. Easily spanned and moved out well.
2nd - Lady Mary of Foxpaw (Mr P & Mrs H Fulker)
Another grizzle bitch of correct size in good coat order. Pleasing head with a good bite, topline and tailset. Not as positive on the move as the winner.
3rd - Achnagairn Red Card (Mrs A Fraser)
Res - Kalebank Harvest Festival (Mrs S Portsmouth)
VHC - Brackenfell I Go To Pieces (Mrs T.J. & Miss C.A. Lister)
Entries: 9 Absentees: 4
1st - Foxcraig Magic Bubbles (Mr G R Sugars)
This red bitch stood out in this class. Nice type of head ; strong in muzzle yet feminine. Thick dense coat and pelt; ample bone, decent front and hind quarters.
2nd - Drigothe Broddi (Mr S & Mrs C E Griffiths)
Dark grizzle in good tight jacket. Nice length of body; just preferred the head of the winner.
3rd - Riseburn Rekindled (Miss C Tutin)
Res - Wings of Speed (Miss Dixon)
VHC - Brackenfell I Go To Pieces (Mrs T.J. & Miss C.A. Lister)
Entries: 4 Absentees: 0
1st - Cedarhill Wish Upon a Star JW (Mrs C Dean)
Lovely grizzle bitch, shown in tip top condition. Feminine head with good dark eye. Good reach of neck. Nice level topline and tailset. Would have liked a little more length of leg.
2nd - Tarkaswell Double Agent JW (Mrs C E Samsom)
Nice, typical dark grizzle bitch. Another in good coat condition. Heavier in bone than the winner but moved out steadily.
3rd - Totherend Blue Loulou (Mr R G & Mrs E A Wright)
Res - Ruby of Raughton Head At Loiriston (Dr & Mrs Wheatley)
Entries: 15 Absentees: 5
1st - Ravenside Ma Biche At Ridgebow (Mr N Duxbury)
A lovely bitch presented in very good order. Feminine head and expression. Liked her size and balance. Moved around the ring with purpose.
2nd - Ploughdown Placida (Mr & Mrs E Armstrong)
Different type to the winner. Finer made right through. In good coat condition. Pleasing head and expression. Just preferred the overall balance of the winner.
3rd - Nantcoch Ffion JW ShCM (Mrs J M Phillips)
Res - Merumhor Suzy Snowflake of Lexmar (Mrs A & Mr M Hayes)
VHC - Plushcourt Retraced (Mrs C Archibald)
Entries: 13 Absentees: 5
1st - Ravenside Zenyatta (Mr M Lowry)
I have always liked this bitch. Today was no different. A super headed dark grizzle in one of the thickest densest coats of the day, under which was a well muscled body. Good to go over and delighted to award her the BCC, making her up.
2nd - CH / Ir CH Ploughdown Portia (Mr & Mrs E Armstrong)
Lovely blue and tan bitch. Two different types with different qualities. Pleasing in head, not as strong as that of the winner. Finer in bone and her coat lacked depth.
3rd - CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW (Mr P Brannan & Miss M Kelly)
Res - Irton Enigma (Mr & Mrs D Fryer)
VHC - Picer Beersheba at Wadesleia (Mrs H & Mr A Fletcher)