Show Type: Championship
Venue: Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire WR13 6NW
Judge: Mrs Su Williams (Hollybridge)
Entries: 142 making 174
I would like to thank the exhibitors for super entry, it was an honour to go over so many excellent quality border terriers . I had some close decisions in many classes and some quality dogs had to go cardless. Overall I was impressed with the standard of both dogs/bitches and with the condition of them. Almost all were in fit condition with muscle tone,spanning wasn’t an issue I’m pleased to say. Which means the breed is in a good way.. Mouths too on the whole were correct with many having good sized and clean teeth. .While coats are of course transient, texture was very good and the vast majority had good thick and loose pelts.
Last but not least Huge Thanks must go to my very capable & experienced Stewards who made my day so much easier.
Best Of Breed: TG1, CH Brackenfell Bok To Bach JW
DCC: CH Brackenfell Bok To Bach JW
RDCC: Stineval Napoleon JW
Champion subject to KC confirmation
RBCC: Emblehope Dance and Dance JW
Best Puppy: Irton Mountain Dew
Entries: 4 Absentees: 2
1st - Bolt Tail Jebba ShCM (Mr F & Mrs H Freeman)
Compact 9yr old dark grizzle with super harsh coat, a dog in excellent condition.Loved his head and keen expression. He moves out so well too.
2nd - Mingrovia Flintstone Chief At Rubyfin (Mrs S J Channer)
Attractive 7yr light grizzle old, Pleasing head with well set ears and dark eye. Good outline,with good bend of stifle and movement.
Entries: 5 Absentees: 0
1st - Irton Mountain Dew (Mr D & Mrs A Fryer)
Eye catching 8mth old Red Grizzle ,What a super head and keen expression this young boy has, lovely dark eye & good ear placement. Good topline,ribs & shoulders.A little short of coat today but super thick loose pelt. He covered the ground well with drive, he has true movement when he settles & he did play his handler up a tad but that is what puppies do. He is one I will watch for in the future. Best Dog puppy and BPIB
2nd - Howthwaite Dreams (Mr R J & Mrs E A Barrett)
A rangy 7mth old red grizzle in full coat, Head needs time to fill out, he has a lot of promise and will in time come into his own ,as yet still an unfinished baby. He moved out with drive .A smart looking dog who was unlucky to meet 1 today.
3rd - Stowthorney Mr Tickle (Mr R Brewster & Ms J Green)
Another attractive 8mth old, Shown in good fit condition. Good Front and bend of stifle, Another with future promise ,on the day I just preferred the rear movement of 2nd
Res - Alcumlow Parsley (Mr P, Mrs B & Miss R Barber)
VHC - Carrock Carnegie (Ms J Fawcett)
Entries: 4 Absentees: 0
1st - Bandicoot Doc Martin (Ms V L K Docwra)
Attractive racy and pleasing to the eye grizzle & tan.He moved out well fore and aft covering the ground well. Good straight and narrow front and well angulated rear. An all round balanced dog with good coat and pelt.
2nd - Ravenside Raise Your Glass (Mr M Lowry)
Promising young red grizzle with neat ears and good shoulders, good topline and pelt, a little short of coat today he carried himself well & a neat tail finished the picture off.
3rd - Onthill Aramis (Mr R & Mrs A Ramus)
Super harsh good double coated Blue & tan with pleasing head and keen expression.good ribs and outline.
Res - Hemlockstone Nimrod (Mr R H & Miss J A Bryan & Pounder)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 3
Super class of young dogs full of breed type.
1st - Stineval Napoleon JW (Mr & Mrs A G Horner)
Super balanced grizzle & tan dog, masculine without any sign of coarseness, I liked his head and keen expression. very typey with good harsh coat & pelt. He was fit as a butchers dog!Well laid back shoulder into clean neck & good length of rib, he moved out well fore & aft, moving with drive and looking the part. Pleased to award him Res CC.
2nd - Comberdown Reiver (Mr I & Mrs A Higham)
Another day…Many of the comments above fit this lovely red grizzle dog too. As always from this kennel presented fit and in great condition.it was a close decision on the day but for me Ist just stood out more and won the prize.
3rd - Dandyhow Friendly Fire at Chevinor (Mrs H A Metcalfe)
A very attractive Light grizzle boy, he was just piped to the post by the other two today. I liked his outline and head. He was fit,with muscular without coarseness, shown in good condition,moved out well with good coat & pelt
Res - Colourbox Flint Knapper Over Swingwing (Mrs G & Mr & Mrs G Cove Print & Fordham)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 0
1st - Karison Keiser (Miss K Johnson)
Loved this grizzle & tan dogs otterlike head and keen expression,he oozed breed type.Super harsh coat ,I liked his size,rib,outline and tail. Moved well and effortlessly. A strong contender in the challenge.
2nd - Breckgreen Soldier Blue (Mrs. J. Green)
Super racy blue & tan came a very close second today .harshest of coats with good pelt. I liked his outline .He moved out well with good bend of stifle and a neat tail completed the picture of a smart young dog.
3rd - Raleniro Second Time Around (Mr M J & Mrs D A Lorraine & Miss P Thomas)
Typey Grizzle & tan,he was presented in good fit condition with good coat & pelt. i liked his shoulders and outline and he moved out well. An attractive dog.Just preferred the heads of the other two on the day.
Res - Otterwood Caius JW ShCM (Mr M J & Mrs J M Hollingsbee)
VHC - Shiftyfox Roll The Dice (Mr G Wildey)
Entries: 1 Absentees: 0
1st - Badgerbeck Morgan At Southash (Mr J & Mrs I M Southam)
Super headed red grizzle stood alone but deserved his prize. Up to size but very balanced and he moved well, good shoulders and thick pelt. He was short of coat on the day and his coat presentation could have been improved but he had a super outline.
Entries: 7 Absentees: 1
1st - Earthdog Lanyard By Beaconpike (Mr S & Mrs K Golding)
Super fit and eye catching Red grizzle dog. Loved his head and expression. He has so much breed type and moves out with drive and without effort, masculine & balanced. He was a little short of coat on the day but I did consider him in the challenge.
2nd - Blues Boy At Brackenfell (Mr C Hall & Miss L Ellis)
Typey grizzle & tan shown in good condition,he has a dense double coat with good pelt. A handy sized balanced dog with good level topline I liked his head and expression.moved true and covered the ground with ease.
3rd - Thorneyburn Peace Pipe at Wreighaugh (Mr M & Mrs A J Carr)
Good honest border,good coat & pelt, attractive head & expression. Balanced and moved out well. Attractive outline showing good bend of stifle.
Res - Chintaku Boris at Roxambor (Mr B J & Mrs A E Read)
VHC - Kyscafter Frosty Jack (Mrs R Kelland)
Entries: 13 Absentees: 1
Strong Class
1st - Tojamatt Warlord (Mr & Mrs D Matthews)
Very pleasing grizzle & tan,shown to advantage in full coat ,correct texture with a good pelt. Super in size and build,he has so much breed type. Very attractive head and expression,neat ears completed the picture. He moved well with drive .One to watch in the future.
2nd - Benattivo Betfred (Mrs S J & Mr C P Girling)
Close decision between these two excellent dogs.many of the same remarks fit. loved his head and expression. shown in fit muscular condition and another with oodles of breed type.
3rd - Howthwaite Grainsgill (Mr R J & Mrs E A Barrett)
Another lovely dog. it was hard today to separate these. This attractive grizzle & tan is slightly longer in the body but is balanced with good outline and rib,he moved out well with drive.
Res - Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM (Miss A Speake & Mr H S Speake)
VHC - Daluce King Of Emotion (Mr J & Mrs H M Thomas)
Entries: 12 Absentees: 0
1st - CH Brackenfell Bok To Bach JW (Mr C Hall & Miss L Ellis)
Wow! what a dog. I love everything about this red grizzle boy. he is so fit masculine & full of breed type.it is impossible to look past him. He was shown in the peak of condition,super harsh coat with good pelt, he has good length of neck, running into clean shoulders a straight front, well muscled body, good hindquarters. A true showman who finds it hard to put a foot wrong, he moves effortlessly and with drive.I was pleased to give him the class, CC, BOB and then delighted to watch him take the Terrier Group.
2nd - Stowthorney Swinging Sam (Mr R Brewster & Ms J Green)
Very attractive ,showy red grizzle dog with lots of breed type who shown himself off extremely well. racy ,narrow, spannable, moved out so well. He was shown in super fit condition and presented well.He has a harsh coat with good pelt. Liked his shoulders,neck and outline.
3rd - CH Badgerbeck Uncle Fester (Miss L M Jenkins)
Another Lovely dog red grizzle . One with lots to like about him Lovely head and keen expression,a slightly longer bodied dog but one that is balanced and in great fit condition ,shown and handled to perfection. very good coat & pelt he moved well.
Res - CH Badgerholme Epsom Jet JW ShCM (Mr B Dickinson & Miss T James)
VHC - Irton Morse Code JW (Mr & Mrs D Fryer)
Entries: 6 Absentees: 0
1st - Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM (Miss A Speake & Mr H S Speake)
Grizzle & tan in super fit condition. superb head and expression and so much breed type. He is balanced and moves well, excellent coat & pelt.
2nd - Bolt Tail Jebba ShCM (Mr F & Mrs H Freeman)
3rd - Cobstoneway Ocean Sunrise (Mrs G Stevens)
Excellent head blue & tan,good rib and body outline. He is up to size but not over done in anyway. harsh coat with good thick pelt. Moved out well
Res - Otterwood Caius JW ShCM (Mr M J & Mrs J M Hollingsbee)
VHC - Otterwood Cyrus JW ShCM (Mr M J & Mrs J M Hollingsbee)
Entries: 2 Absentees: 0
1st - Int/Am/Can CH Sulan Fancy That (Mrs S J Baxter)
8yr old and still looking every inch a Champ. This bitch is lovely with a feminine but otterlike head and keen expression. perfectly balanced and presented in very good nick. Showed her self off well. Best Veteran
2nd - Badgerbeck Tree Pipit At Tilmoray JW ShCM (Mrs M Small)
8yr Blue and tan in fit condition and carrying a good coat and thick pelt. An attractive head and body outline, she moved well.
Entries: 9 Absentees: 1
1st - Southash Dancing Queen (Mr J & Mrs I M Southam)
What a little sweetie, such type and character in this 7mth old grizzle & tan .my notes read..‘want it!’ super dense coat and thick pelt, this puppy was small ,neat and balanced.lovely feminine head and keen expression. best bitch puppy.
2nd - Blewecourt Carpe Horam (Mr M & Mrs T Morgan)
Different type but another sweet grizzle & tan puppy. good coat and thick loose pelt. Liked her head and expression and lovely dark eye and neat ears.
3rd - Stowthorney Make A Memory (Mr C & Mrs F Bryant)
More racy type of puppy this blue and tan,she moved very well both fore and aft, liked her head and she had a super dense coat. balanced and clean lines.
Res - Rexlands Artic Redpoll (Mrs D Pearson)
VHC - Ianteg Red Rubi (Miss S Ritchie)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 0
1st - Howthwaite Gold Dust (Mr R J & Mrs E A Barrett)
Typey,racy Blue & tan,feminine and in very good coat. She moved out well. I think she will mature into a very nice bitch.
2nd - Onthill Lady De Winter (Mr R & Mrs A Ramus)
Sweet more chunky type Blue and tan, pretty head and shown in good condition .
3rd - Phoenix Of Bal For Torleigh (Mrs B & Mr A Warman)
Attractive red grizzle with pleasing head. good rib and body outline. she moved well. needs time to mature but looking promising.
Res - Clydebeck Solitaire (Mrs S & Mr M & Miss J Taylor)
VHC - Earthtaw Groundsel In Tufterslodge (Ms J M Woolacott)
Entries: 16 Absentees: 3
1st - Clevepark Dazzle (Mr J L Parkes OBE)
My first 2 had much in common ,I liked both of them for body type ,coat, pelt and movement. both covered the ground effortlessly and moved with drive,neat feet and good angulation. good ribs and tail set.
2nd - Comberdown Stitch (Mr I & Mrs A Higham)
see 1.it was extremely close decision for me between these two very typey and pretty,feminine bitches. Just felt on the day that I preferred the head and expression of 1 but a very close decision.
3rd - Tojamatt Integrity (Mr & Mrs D Matthews)
Another lovely bitch too and as all from this kennel fit and shown in excellent condition. in super coat she moved out well.
Res - Beaconpike Venus (Mr S R & Mrs K M Golding)
VHC - Staynorwood Affinity (Mr G & Mrs C Richardson)
Entries: 13 Absentees: 1
1st - Emblehope Dance and Dance JW (Miss D Bladen)
What a lovely super feminine blue & tan bitch this is, she oozes breed type. Lovely otter head and keen expression with dark eye and neat ears.presented to perfection. Narrow and balanced she feels as good as she looks. Res CC and strong contender in the challenge.
2nd - Tojamatt Integrity (Mr & Mrs D Matthews)
3rd - Torryburn Cadenza (Miss J Aldis)
Attractive and smart racy grizzle & tan bitch. Balanced,showing a good outline she moved very well.
Res - Rexlands Wheatear (Mrs D Pearson)
VHC - Borderxpress Miss Potter (Mr R Wright)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 1
1st - Benattivo Good Friday (Mrs J & Mr I Taylor)
Sweet grizzle & tan youngster with a lovely otterlike head, I liked her clean lines and positive movement. she is a slightly reluctant shower but her balanced lines with her good coat and pelt won her the class.
2nd - Stowthorney Make A Memory (Mr C & Mrs F Bryant)
3rd - Rubyfin Kara Emerald (Mrs S J Channer)
Attractive grizzle & tan ,racy, smart and with lots of breed type. neat tail on a level topline she moved well
Res - Benattivo Good News For Barterhound (Mrs B B Roderick)
VHC - Raleniro New Rose (Mr M J & Mrs D A Lorraine)
Entries: 16 Absentees: 3
1st - Olderhill Malvena (Mrs S Wilson)
This lovely red grizzle bitch caught my eye straight away, loved her feminine but typical head ,and her keen expression.she has racy outlines and is very balanced she has clean neck into good shoulders and is nicely ribbed. good angulation allowed her to move freely and with drive.
2nd - Tojamatt Debutante For Dowgri (Mr W & Mrs T J Baird)
A lot of the same comments as for 1 apply to this fit and well presented bitch too. in the end it just came down to the wire. A bitch with oodles of breed type ,she has a good harsh coat and thick pelt and looked a picture in outline.
3rd - Baillieswells Stronachie (Professor A S Milton)
Smaller type bitch ,an attractive red grizzle who moved extremely well when she settled was just not showing herself off to advantage in good company on the day.I did like her body lines,coat and pelt and she has a very pretty expression.
Res - Daluce Fools Gold (Mr J & Mrs H M Thomas)
VHC - Borderxpress Miss Potter (Mr R Wright)
Entries: 11 Absentees: 0
1st - Beaconpike Night Sky At Brackenfell (Mr C Hall & Miss L Ellis)
Another that caught my eye straight away, this red bitch has the most superb head and expression. clean lines and neck into good shoulders and rib, she moves with drive and covers the ground without effort,narrow and true Shown in super hard fit condition while still being feminine. A strong contender for the challenge.
2nd - Glebeheath Maiden Name At Oakyard (Mr J Parry)
This pretty feminine light grizzle bitch moves wonderfully fore and aft, clean lines, good shoulders and rib, narrow straight front and in excellent condition.
3rd - Benattivo Best Bet Karison (Miss K Johnson)
Very pretty,balanced and typey grizzle & tan who has the most lovely head and expression. she moves with drive and holds her topline and tail on the move.
Res - Kyscafter Fizz (Miss L S Robbins)
VHC - Tarkaswell Double Agent JW (Mrs C E Samsom)
Entries: 10 Absentees: 2
1st - Am CH Sulan Easy Does It (Mrs S J Baxter)
A grizzle & tan bitch with oodles of breed type,super fit and in perfect condition. her coat was harsh and dense, her pelt thick .She has the cleanest of neck and shoulders, narrow & straight front with neat feet. Lovely lay of rib and super rear angulation Good level topline and good tailset. She moved like the Champion she is Pleased to award her CC and add another CH to her title.
2nd - Howthwaite in Vogue (Mr R J & Mrs E A Barrett)
What a showgirl she is, I liked her as a youngster and still do. A smart looking bitch with a workman like appearance. shown in perfect condition with good coat and pelt.
3rd - Nantcoch Ffion JW ShCM (Mrs J M Phillips)
Another attractive red grizzle bitch she has a super coat and lovely outline .shown in fit condition and she has a very pretty head and expression
Res - Benattivo Double Flame (Mr C & Mrs S Girling)
VHC - Badgerbeck Backchat at Olderhill (Mrs S Wilson)
Entries: 5 Absentees: 1
1st - Kyscafter Kestrel ShCM (Miss L S Robbins)
Smart and typey red grizzle unplaced in her other classes but still a very nice bitch. She has a workman like appearance and good head and correct coat. She moved out very well.
2nd - Borderella Snap Dragon (Mr F & Mrs H Freeman)
Attractive red grizzle bitch shown in good coat. not quite as positive on the move as 1st
3rd - Cobstoneway Bayou Sunrise (Mrs G Stevens)
Slightly bigger type than 1&2 with good coat and pelt.
Res - Twigglestone Elfenor JW ShCM (Mrs L I Aldous)