Show Type: Championship
Venue: National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham B40 1NT
Judge: Miss Elspeth Jackson (Clipstone)
Entries: 289 making 344
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First of all I would like to thank the Kennel Club for the honour and pleasure of judging this prestigious show. I must then thank my efficient and capable stewards who kept me on track and looked after me through the day. Most of all I would like thank the exhibitors who rose from their beds at early hours and drove many miles to give me an entry of Border Terriers to be proud of and one which is was a delight to judge. It was not only strong numerically strong but also in depth of quality. It is a cliché to say that there were not enough cards to go around but in this entry it was certainly true. Determining all the final line up in each class was difficult and also in many deciding who should make the short list was also a challenge. Good dogs went without a card, ones who in a different entry I would have been happy to see as winners. In the challenges decisions remained tough and more than those that took the top honours were worthy of doing so and I would have been very pleased to have had more awards to give out.
In the days following this year’s show Crufts, dog shows and those who participate in them came in for some criticism. The picture painted by the media at this time was certainly not my experience. Before, during and after the show I found show people to be nothing but good natured, genuine and supportive. I enjoyed every minute of my day and hope that those that supported me with an entry or as spectators at the ringside did so too
Best Of Breed: TG3, CH Brackenfell Bok To Bach JW
DCC: CH Brackenfell Bok To Bach JW
RDCC: CH Badgerholme Epsom Jet JW ShCM
Best Puppy - Dog: Gameway Mcvitie
BCC: Ploughdown Placida
CH subject to KC confirmation
RBCC: Benattivo Best Bet Karison
Best Puppy - Bitch: Tojamatt Integrity
Best Puppy: Tojamatt Integrity
Entries: 11 Absentees: 1
What a lovely way to start the day. I just love a veteran class and this one was one of the best. Thank you for making the early start and giving me some wonderful mature gentlemen to judge. It says a lot about our breed that it can produce a class of 10 such lovely veterans.
1st - CH Cedarhill Authorized JW ShCM (Mrs C Dean)
Rising 8, this boy is maturing rather than aging. Shown in lovely condition with rough coat, he is balanced with a good reach of neck, good top line and a well set on tail. He moved well and stood out in this class of good veterans and was certainly in the mix on the challenge.
2nd - NL/D/INT CH Danchos Midas (Ms A Christensen)
At 10 years of age this boy is a credit to his owner. He has bags of border type, with a super head with a good strong muzzle and a dark eye. He was shown today in a good pin wire harsh double coat. He is spannable with ribs carried well back.
3rd - Ragatam Hawk At Staynorwood (Mr & Mrs G Richardson)
An 8 year old not looking his age. He is a good sized, balanced dog with a good front and narrow ribs who looked good on the move.
Res - CH Iacheslei Torus JW (Miss A Harrison)
VHC - Karison Kasper (Miss K Johnson)
Entries: 1 Absentees: 0
1st - Onthill Aramis (Mr R & Mrs A Ramus)
This blue in good thick double coat stood alone but would have made a worthy winner in competition. Good for size, he has a good reach of neck, spanable ribs well laid back to a good loin and strong quarters.
Entries: 8 Absentees: 1
1st - Gameway Mcvitie (Mrs P Clark)
Quality puppy, in good jacket on a loose pelt, showing with activity. He has a good neck, narrow front and is right for size being easily spanned with ribs nicely carried back. The challenge for Best Puppy was a tough decision which could have gone either way with the bitch’s maturity going in her favour.
2nd - Bandicoot Jimmy Choo At Northborders (Miss J North)
Typical masculine puppy with a good strong head with a short muzzle, good skull and neat dark ears. Good top line finished by a well set on tail. Moved out well.
3rd - Kersfell Cool River (Mrs M Sneddon)
A nicely sized puppy who is good to go over. He has spans easily and has a good length of rib and back with nicely turned quarters. Just out our minor puppy he was giving a lot away to the others in maturity.
Res - Marton Magic Mit Chorbeck (Mrs H Haughton)
VHC - Lairehope Diamant Rouge (Mr P & Mrs K Lothian)
Entries: 19 Absentees: 2
1st - Dandyhow Friendly Fire at Chevinor (Mrs H A Metcalfe)
Eye catching junior with the best of coats and pelt. Good strong masculine head with a correct bite and keen expression. Pleasing in outline with a good neck, strong loin and good quarters.
2nd - Crazy Train Pilgrim to Chatmoss (Mr & Mrs D J & P M Lockley)
Another quality junior who pushed hard for the win. Good in neck, narrow front, easily spanned ribs and well muscled quarters. Shown in good thick coat.
3rd - Ploughdown Plato (Mr E & Dr M Armstrong)
Rangy blue dog shown in good condition in tight harsh coat. He has a pleasing profile and is narrow through his front and ribs. Has good tight feet.
Res - Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi (Mrs M J Holmes)
VHC - Breckgreen Soldier Blue (Mrs. J. Green)
Entries: 19 Absentees: 2
1st - Tythrop Timepiece (Mrs J L Lee)
A quality blue dog making the most of himself showing on a loose lead and shown in super condition with a harsh jacket. Nice for size he is narrow in front with narrow ribs carried well back into a strong loin and has racy quarters. Another one who made his mark in the challenge.
2nd - Daluce King Of Emotion (Mr J & Mrs H M Thomas)
Another shown in correct thick double coat he is pleasing in outline with a good top line and well set tail. He has a good strong head with short strong muzzle, neat well placed ears and pleasing expression.
3rd - Plushcourt The Boss Bee At Manorcroft (Miss C Broomhead & Mr D Bean)
Nicely sized fit young dog, easily spanned ribs, good top line and well muscled quarters. Could have challenged harder with a little more jacket.
Res - Cedarhill No Excuse Needed (Ms C Tyumentseva)
VHC - Very Famous Joep V D Border JW (W E Ter Weele)
Entries: 16 Absentees: 3
The first two were both shown in good condition with super tight harsh coats. Both are good for type with good heads and were difficult to split with the maturity of the first making the difference.
1st - Karison Keiser (Miss K Johnson)
Neat red dog with lots of border type. Pleasing in outline with a good neck and top line finished with a well set on tail. Good strong well proportioned head with strong muzzle and neat ears. In good jacket on a thick loose pelt.
2nd - Raleniro Second Time Around (Mr M J & Mrs D A Lorraine & Miss P Thomas)
Good head with keen expression. Nice in profile with good reach of neck, good shoulders, nicely proportioned body and good quarters.
3rd - Otterwood Caius JW ShCM (Mr M J & Mrs J M Hollingsbee)
Neatly proportion racy blue dog, with good neck and shoulder and good neat feet.
Res - Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi (Mrs M J Holmes)
VHC - Breckgreen Soldier Blue (Mrs. J. Green)
Entries: 19 Absentees: 1
1st - Orangebox Stewards Enquiry Into Tufterslodge (Mr & Mrs R Greenhill & Mrs M Thomas)
Well balanced youngster in good jacket with lots of Border type. Good reach of neck to well proportioned body, strong loin and nicely turned quarters
2nd - Chorbeck Snowfire (Mrs K Stirling)
Another with good type, well balanced with good body proportions. Nice in shoulder and good in top line with good tail set. Well muscled with strong quarters.
3rd - Blues Boy At Brackenfell (Mr C Hall & Miss L Ellis)
Liked this boy’s type. He has a super head, a good short carrot shaped tail and was shown in good coat. At six years old he looks well for his age.
Res - Bristoc Rock The Boat at Bluebabel (Mr K P & Mrs N B Yates)
VHC - Jamespaw Gorgie Boy (Miss A J Robinson)
Entries: 15 Absentees: 4
1st - Stowthorney Swinging Sam (Mr R Brewster & Ms J Green)
Workman like dog, easily spanned, racy, narrow all through and put down in good hard condition. Pleasing in head with a keen expression.
2nd - Alcumlow Solitaire (Mr P, Mrs B & Miss R Barber)
Another racy narrow dog, narrow in front, with good reach of neck who moved out well. May have pushed harder for the class with more coat.
3rd - Badgerbeck Prototype (Miss S L Hillman)
Nicely balanced dog shown in good thick jacket. Good length of back with ribs carried well back to strong loins.
Res - Remony Merry Gentleman (Mrs. H Allison)
VHC - Chatmoss Les Diables Rouges Ir Jun Ch CW '14 ShCM (Mr K J & Mrs C Fielding)
Entries: 16 Absentees: 2
There were some really tough decisions to make in this class
1st - Oughterside Minty's Pride (Robert Scott)
Right sized narrow dog, good reach of neck, good in front, pleasing in rib and loin. Covered the ground nicely on the move. Good in head with a keen expression.
2nd - Wadesleia Mr Herriot (Mrs H A & Mr A Fletcher)
Masculine dog put down to the minute in good thick harsh jacket on a thick pelt. Good top line and tail set, strong well muscled quarters and neat feet. Good strong head with strong muzzle, dark eye and neat ears.
3rd - Hawcoat Lord George (Mrs E J & Miss R C Larner)
Another masculine type good in forehand having a good shoulder, narrow front, good neck and pleasing head and expression.
Res - Tojamatt Warlord (Mr & Mrs D Matthews)
VHC - Benattivo Betfred (Mrs S J & Mr C P Girling)
Entries: 24 Absentees: 4
I really needed more cards for this hotly contested class where some super dogs did not make the line up.
1st - CH Brackenfell Bok To Bach JW (Mr C Hall & Miss L Ellis)
A true showman who makes the most of all his attributes. Even in this strong class of quality border dogs he stood away. However, he is not just an eye catcher and when you get your hands on him you find a quality, right sized, spannable dog with a strong masculine head with a keen expression. He is balanced and narrow with good ribs carried well back to a good loin with strong racy quarters and a super turn of stifle. He was my best puppy last time I judged and I could not deny him the Dog CC and Best of Breed this time and I was thrilled to see him go 3rd in the group.
2nd - CH Badgerholme Epsom Jet JW ShCM (Mr B Dickinson & Miss T James)
Shown in the best of condition with a good harsh blue coat at it’s very best this is another who knows how to make the most of his qualities. He is balanced overall with and has a good neck and top line finished by a well set tail. He is easily spanned and his ribs are well carried back. He moved well to take a very hotly contested Reserve CC.
3rd - CH Cobstoneway River Magic JW ShCM (Miss C Spencer)
When I have judged this boy before he scored on the strength of his strong masculine head, his well angulated quarters and his overall balance and type and he did so again on this occasion. He has the thickest of pelts topped by a super thick harsh coat.
Res - CH Olderhill Afortunado (Mrs S Wilson)
VHC - SK/Pol CH Pixel Rog Wojskiego (Mrs D Szeliga)
Entries: 20 Absentees: 0
1st - Dandyhow Friendly Fire at Chevinor (Mrs H A Metcalfe)
2nd - CH Iacheslei Torus JW (Miss A Harrison)
Lots to like about this worthy champion now a veteran. He is a typical dog shown in good condition with a good harsh coat. He is balanced and good for size and moved out well.
3rd - Karison Kasper (Miss K Johnson)
Another veteran with bags of type showing like a youngster. He is a lovely size and has a good masculine head with a strong muzzle, good skull and neat ears.
Res - Otterwood Caius JW ShCM (Mr M J & Mrs J M Hollingsbee)
VHC - Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM (Miss A Speake & Mr H S Speake)
Entries: 16 Absentees: 5
The same comments apply here as did to the veteran dog class. Another splendid class of lovely sound mature Borders suggesting as a breed we are getting a lot right.
1st - Int/Am/Can CH Sulan Fancy That (Mrs S J Baxter)
A classy bitch not looking her age and showing like a youngster. Of correct size with good a good head, pleasing neck and good quarters. She was put down in super neat order with a good harsh coat and thick pelt.
2nd - Gameway Cappuccino of Withershins ShCM (Mr M J Day)
A racy narrow balanced 10 year old in great condition being well muscled and shown in tight harsh coat. Even though she is two years older than the first she still challenged her for the class.
3rd - CH Hollowmoor Coremy (Mrs. A D.Williams)
At 12 years old this girl still shows all the qualities which gained her the title of Champion. She was shown in lovely order with the best of coats and is a credit to her owner and the breed.
Res - Badgerbeck Tree Pipit At Tilmoray JW ShCM (Mrs M Small)
VHC - Breckgreen Blue Christmas (Mrs J Green)
Entries: 1 Absentees: 0
1st - Hemlockstone Diana at Bowencloud (Mrs S J Ruth)
Attractive blue youngster shown in good thick coat. She is right for size, pleasing in rib, strong in loin and has a correct short tail. Although she stood alone in this class she has many attributes to recommend her when she has some competition.
Entries: 9 Absentees: 0
Not an easy class to judge with a wide range of age and therefore maturity. There is much promise for the breed here and I look forward to watching their further development.
1st - Tojamatt Integrity (Mr & Mrs D Matthews)
Mature red bitch with a super strong but feminine head with a short strong muzzle. Good for size and length she is easily spanned with ribs well laid back to a strong loin. Pleasing top tine with a well set tail. Moved well and took Best Puppy In Breed against strong competition.
2nd - Earthtaw Groundsel In Tufterslodge (Ms J M Woolacott)
Promising feminine blue coated puppy with attractive head, pleasing outline with an elegant neck, good in rib and nice for size. Shown in good jacket.
3rd - Clevepark Dazzle (Mr J L Parkes OBE)
Typical balanced red bitch with pleasing head, feminine expression, good neck, level top line and well set short thick tail.
Res - Lynsett Bold Spirit (Mrs L McFarlane)
VHC - Benattivo Good News For Barterhound (Mrs B B Roderick)
Entries: 24 Absentees: 4
1st - Glebeheath Tea N'tiffers (Mrs J Guvercin)
Quality typical border in superb order with a new neat tight coat. She is balanced and lovely in outline with a well set tail. Strong but feminine head with a strong under jaw, super neck, good front and well muscled angulated quarters. Held her own in the challenge and one whose career I shall watch with interest.
2nd - Remony Frosted Ivy JW (Mrs A Gregory)
Another lovely bitch who pushed the winner hard. Shown in good thick coat she is balanced, racy and narrow throughout. She is good in neck and front and easily spanned.
3rd - Tojamatt Integrity (Mr & Mrs D Matthews)
1st in Puppy Bitch
Res - Picer Aimee Vilbert (Mr G & Mrs S Pickering)
VHC - Fehmarn Moelwynbach (Mrs J Morton Shaw)
Entries: 25 Absentees: 1
1st - Emblehope Dance and Dance JW (Miss D Bladen)
Beautifully sized balanced bitch in fit order with a harsh blue coat. Lovely outline with good top line easily spanned with good rib cage well carried back. Good strong feminine head.
2nd - Glebeheath Maiden Name At Oakyard (Mr J Parry)
Another quality bitch balanced throughout, narrow in rib, strong in loin, with well turned quarters. Presented in neat order with a good coat and thick pelt. Pushed hard for the class and on another day it could easily go the other way.
3rd - Tythrop Turn Back Time (Mrs J L Lee)
Feminine blue bitch with a good top line and the best of short thick tails well set on. Good reach of neck, good narrow shoulder and front. Balanced and neat in profile, moved soundly.
Res - Brumberhill Bollinger For Chesterton (Mr A J & Mrs W Mooney)
VHC - Fightingstar's The Best Little Girl (S H Henderson)
Entries: 25 Absentees: 2
1st - Baillieswells Stronachie (Professor A S Milton)
Lovely bitch to go over being narrow all through. Feminine head with a keen expression and neat ears. Pleasing neck, neat front and well laid ribs. In good double thick coat.
2nd - Mansergh Plusfours (Miss A Roslin-Williams)
Another bitch narrow throughout who comes to hand nicely, pleasing head with a feminine expression, good lay of shoulder with spannable ribs. Moved out well.
3rd - Orangebox Photo Finish (Mr M & Mrs T Anscombe)
Typical bitch good in outline and good for length with ribs carried well back to a strong loin. In Super thick coat.
Res - Alcumlow Miss Teeq (Mr P, Mrs B & Miss R Barber)
VHC - Foxfactor Lavender Blue (Mrs K Stockley)
Entries: 18 Absentees: 1
1st - Oughterside Magic Sky (Mr R W Scott)
Honest typical nicely sized bitch with good rib and loin. Neat in front and shoulder, good underline and well muscled nicely turned quarters. Pleasing head with good expression.
2nd - Tarkaswell Double Agent JW (Mrs C E Samsom)
Showy bitch in great order. Good reach of neck, pleasing top line, strong loin, good tail and tail set. Neat tight feet.
3rd - Olderhill Malvena (Mrs S Wilson)
Super head with a keen expression, good forehand, pleasing in neck, and good in rib being easily spannable and well carried back. Will challenge the others hard when she has a little more coat.
Res - Foxcraig Touch Of Magic For Dexlin (Mr B & Mrs L P Inness)
VHC - Ianteg Aurelia (Miss S Richie)
Entries: 15 Absentees: 4
1st - Benattivo Best Bet Karison (Miss K Johnson)
This bitch has loads of Border type. She is balanced and is without exaggeration. Feminine in head with a keen expression and put down in tip top condition. Caught the eye stood and on the move to take the class and the Reserve Bitch CC in a very close challenge.
2nd - Tojamatt Debutante For Dowgri (Mr W & Mrs T J Baird)
A smart nicely headed bitch with a good reach of neck good top line and tail set. Right for size and well muscled with good quarters which she used with drive around the ring.
3rd - Foxfactor Cue The Music JW (Mrs K D Stockley)
Feminine and balanced, good in neck, good top line, correct tail and nice in rib. Put down to the minute in good harsh coat. Moved out well.
Res - Carrickfarm Mika ShCM (Mrs V M Armstrong)
VHC - Badgerbeck Prada (Miss L M Jenkins)
Entries: 16 Absentees: 1
1st - Ploughdown Placida (Mr & Mrs E Armstrong)
Beautifully sized, balanced bitch in excellent condition being well muscled and shown in neat tight harsh coat. Appealing feminine head with a keen expression and neat ears. Good reach of neck, good shoulders and good ribs easily spanned and nicely carried back. Good top line and underline. Put all in on the challenge to beat very tough competition to take the Bitch CC.
2nd - Badgerbeck Backchat at Olderhill (Mrs S Wilson)
Another quality bitch of correct size with a good neck, narrow front, good in shoulder and neat in rib. Turned out in good coat she challenged hard in the class and for the Reserve CC.
3rd - Ravenside Time Passes (Mr M Lowry)
Racy and well muscled, she is good for size, pleasing in neck good in rib and loin. Presented in good coat.
Res - Nantcoch Ffion JW ShCM (Mrs J M Phillips)
VHC - Benattivo Double Flame (Mr C & Mrs S Girling)
Entries: 24 Absentees: 5
1st - Am CH Sulan Easy Does It (Mrs S J Baxter)
Good sized bitch presented in excellent good order. Well proportioned head with pleasing expression, neat forehand, and strong rear angulation. Good in rib and nice for length. Challenged hard for the top honours.
2nd - Ned/Int CH British Cooper Emerson Fittipaldi (Mr C H J Hubner)
Balanced bitch, pleasing in profile and top line, good front and shoulder, ribs well carried back to strong loin. Shown in correct thick double coat.
3rd - CH / Ir CH Ploughdown Portia (Mr & Mrs E Armstrong)
Narrow bitch with elegant neck, correct spannable ribs well carried back, good top line with good tail set. In super order with an excellent harsh tight coat
Res - Am CH Meadowlake Pants On Fire (Ms K E Fitzpatrick)
VHC - CH Benattivo Faberge JW (Mr C & Mrs S Girling)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 1
1st - Benattivo Best Bet Karison (Miss K Johnson)
1st in Mid Limit Bitch
2nd - Kyscafter Kestrel ShCM (Miss L S Robbins)
Feminine bitch shown in lovely order and showing beautifully. Pleasing reach of neck, good in rib, easily spanable, well angulated rear and good neat feet.
3rd - Borderella Snap Dragon (Mr F & Mrs H Freeman)
Pleasing head with feminine expression, shown in good condition with harsh coat, well muscled though out, good length of rib and body, nicely turned quarters. Neat tight feet with thick pads.
Res - Twigglestone Elfenor JW ShCM (Mrs L I Aldous)
VHC - Grindelvald Over The Moon at Hemlockstone (Mr R H & Miss J A Bryan & Pounder)