Show Type: Championship
Venue: Springwood Park, Kelso, Roxburghshire TD5 8LS
Judge: Mrs Nancy Hogg (Raeburnfoot)
Entries: 132 making 149
I thoroughly enjoyed my days judging at Border Union showground. Such a pleasant show. Many thanks go to my two very able stewards. They had the ring (& me) running like clockwork. Thanks also to the exhibitors who entered under me. Had some lovely dogs to go over & some hard decisions to make. Coats were probably the best I have seen for some time. Thick pelts, too, were much in evidence. Mouths were good. Fronts continue to be a problem & movement letting some otherwise promising dogs down.
Best Of Breed: RBIS, TG1, CH Brackenfell Bok To Bach JW
DCC: CH Brackenfell Bok To Bach JW
RDCC: Benattivo Betfred
CH subject to KC confirmation
RBCC: Cedarhill Wish Upon a Star JW
Best Puppy: TPG2, Ianteg Red Rubi
Best Veteran: CH Cedarhill Authorized JW ShCM
Entries: 3 Absentees: 0
1st - Howthwaite Dreams (Mr R J & Mrs E A Barrett)
lovely pup with a promising head. Large teeth, good bite. Spans well. Narrow all through. Strode out well with drive from behind
2nd - Grettacs Music Master (Mrs J Littlefair)
good sized pup. Spans easily. Just preferred head of 1.Harsh coat, thick pelt. Moved steadily
3rd - Achnagairn Special Edition (Mrs A Fraser)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 0
1st - Irton Mountain Dew (Mr D & Mrs A Fryer)
excels in head. Short, strong muzzle, large teeth. Narrow all through. Well set on carrot tail. Sound mover. Very nice pup
2nd - Markington Apollo (Mrs M Houseman)
smaller than 1. Liked his head, expression & dark eye. Spans easily. Another with harsh jacket & thick pelt
3rd - Stowthorney Mr Tickle (Mr R Brewster & Ms J Green)
Res - Carrock Carnegie (Ms J Fawcett)
VHC - Hemlockstone Nimrod (Mr R H & Miss J A Bryan & Pounder)
Entries: 4 Absentees: 0
1st - Ploughdown Plato (Mr E & Dr M Armstrong)
quality b/t with lots to like. Very good shoulders. Narrow all through. Spans well. Pleasing head & expression. Moved out well with drive from behind
2nd - Ravenside Raise Your Glass (Mr M Lowry)
just preferred head of 1. Slightly longer in muzzle. A fit, well muscled dog with well laid shoulders. Spans well. Harsh jacket
3rd - Markington Apollo (Mrs M Houseman)
Res - Lairehope Diamant Rouge (Mr P & Mrs K Lothian)
Entries: 4 Absentees: 0
1st - Karison Keiser (Miss K Johnson)
typy dog of correct size. Liked his head. Good shoulders. Spans well. Good rear angulation. Just short of coat
2nd - Raleniro Second Time Around (Mr M J & Mrs D A Lorraine & Miss P Thomas)
taller dog than 1. Rangy. Spans well. Not quite the head of 1. Large teeth. Just enough coat. Preferred his topline to 3rd. Sound mover
3rd - Flutorum Artful Dodger (Mr E Castel)
Res - Fieldsearch Phantom (Mr D Pearson)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 1
1st - Otterwood Caius JW ShCM (Mr M J & Mrs J M Hollingsbee)
typy b/t. Pleasing head. Good layback of shoulders. Good rear angulation. Short, carrot tail. Moved steadily & well
2nd - Earthdog Lanyard By Beaconpike JW (Mr S & Mrs K Golding)
smart dog in good condition. Well muscled. Liked his dark eye. Pleasing head but would like ears a touch smaller. A narrow, racy dog who spans well. Good coat & pelt. Moved with drive from behind
3rd - Breckgreen Soldier Blue (Mrs. J. Green)
Res - Raleniro Second Time Around (Mr M J & Mrs D A Lorraine & Miss P Thomas)
VHC - Kersfell Cool River (Mrs M Sneddon)
Entries: 10 Absentees: 2
1st - Remony Blueberry Blitz (Miss A P Stewart)
smart b/t of good size. Liked his harsh jacket. Ribbed well back. Short, carrot tail. His muzzle could have been a shade shorter. Moved soundly
2nd - Raleniro Brand New Age at Alderseadale ShCM (Mr D & Mrs N Chandler)
smaller than 1. Pleasing in head with neat ears. Straight front. Good layback of shoulder. Good, workmanlike double coat
3rd - Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM (Miss A Speake & Mr H S Speake)
Res - Thorneyburn Peace Pipe at Wreighaugh (Mr M & Mrs A J Carr)
VHC - Whittonglebe Buster (Mr G & Mrs J Mackenzie)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 1
1st - Benattivo Betfred (Mrs S J & Mr C P Girling)
what I look for in a dog. Very typy. Good size. Strong head & short, strong muzzle. Narrow with a beautiful, straight front. Excels in shoulder & in rear angulation. Harsh coat, thick pelt. Short, well set on carrot tail completes the picture. Moved effortlessly round the ring. RCC
2nd - Howthwaite Grainsgill (Mr R J & Mrs E A Barrett)
lots to like. Pleasing head & expression. Narrow all through. Very good coat & pelt. Straight front. Good rear angulation. He moved well & with drive from behind
3rd - Daluce King Of Emotion (Mr J & Mrs H M Thomas)
Res - Tojamatt Warlord (Mr & Mrs D Matthews)
VHC - Grettacs the Wizard ShCM (Mr B & Mrs L P Inness)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 0
1st - CH Brackenfell Bok To Bach JW (Mr C Hall & Miss L Ellis)
so typy. Just right for size & shape. Wonderfully balanced. A pleasure to go over. Best of heads, strong muzzle, lovely expression. Scores in shoulder & rear angulation. Spans well. Catlike feet. Enough coat with thick pelt. Good topline & tailset completed a lovely picture. CC & BOB. Went on to G1 & RBIS
2nd - CH Lairehope Lord of the Glen At Tweedburn (Mrs C Archibald)
a worthy champion. Looked so well today. Strong head. Good expression. Well laid shoulders, narrow all through. Harsh coat, thick pelt. Another with catlike feet which some were lacking. Moved soundly;
3rd - CH Rus/Slo/Rom CH Stella Rover Akko (Ms M A Privezentseva)
Res - Irton Morse Code JW (Mr & Mrs D Fryer)
VHC - Remony Blueberry Blitz (Miss A P Stewart)
Entries: 4 Absentees: 0
1st - CH Cedarhill Authorized JW ShCM (Mrs C Dean)
8 years young. Still looks so well. Very typy. Strong head. Correct expression. Just right for size. Excellent coat & pelt. Moved well
2nd - Foxcraig Jester (Mr G R Sugars)
9 years old. Good head. Short, strong muzzle. Liked his expression. Narrow throughout. Good harsh coat, thick pelt. Steady on the move
3rd - StBedehounds Frank in Sense of Raleniro ShCM (Mr M J & Mrs D A Lorraine)
Res - Donachain Dalavich At Calanru (Mr & Mrs K W Mackenzie)
Entries: 12 Absentees: 3
1st - Howthwaite Gold Dust (Mr R J & Mrs E A Barrett)
quality b/t pup. Good coat with correct ticking. Feminine head, strong in muzzle. Straight front. Good bend of stifle. Narrow all through. Moved well both ways
2nd - Achnagairn Prim N'proper (Mrs A Fraser)
very much a baby but a lot to like. Scored in head over 3rd. Very feminine with sweet expression. Narrow throughout. Ample double coat. Short, carrot tail
3rd - Dandyhow Mazurka (Mrs K Irving)
Res - Otterwood Domina Candesco (Mr M J & Mrs J M Hollingsbee)
VHC - Grettacs Iron Maiden (Mr D & Ms L Scattergood & Hedley)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 2
1st - Ianteg Red Rubi (Miss S Ritchie)
stunning pup. Just right for size. Feminine head, good expression. Nice dark eye. Well laid shoulders, narrow throughout. Excellent coat and pelt. Neat feet. Sound on the move. A lovely, balanced pup. BP & PG2
2nd - Irton Scotch Mist (Mr D & Mrs A Fryer)
more mature than 1. Pleasing head with short, strong muzzle. Good feet. Narrow. Short of coat but thick pelt. Moved well
3rd - Bruadar Girl At Cromlechs (Miss K Hamilton)
Res - Foxcraig Magic Diamond (Mrs J Dixon)
VHC - Hemlockstone Diana at Bowencloud (Mrs S J Ruth)
Entries: 11 Absentees: 0
1st - Brumberhill Bollinger For Chesterton (Mr A J & Mrs W Mooney)
rangier bitch. Lovely straight front. Dark eye. Feminine. Good lay back of shoulder & length of neck. Ribbed well back. Narrow all through
2nd - Brumberhill Miss Dior (Mrs N E Ellis)
litter sister to 1 but different type. Smaller. Liked her head, expression & neat ears. Good coat & pelt. Easily spanned
3rd - Remony Frosted Ivy JW (Mrs A Gregory)
Res - Lynsett Bold Spirit (Mrs L McFarlane)
VHC - Fehmarn Moelwynbach (Mrs J Morton Shaw)
Entries: 9 Absentees: 4
1st - Emblehope Dance and Dance JW (Miss D Bladen)
very smart b/t bitch. Lovely size. Short, strong muzzle. Large teeth. Straight front. Good bend of stifle. Lovely topline & tailset. Very good coat with ample ticking. Moved well when settled. One to watch with interest
2nd - Tarkaswell Doctor's Orders JW (Mrs C E Sansom)
close decision with 1. Very feminine. Good head with dark eye & pleasing expression. Another who excels in topline & tailset. Straight, narrow front. Narrow all through. Spans well. Moved soundly
3rd - Smalesmouth Skylark (Mrs J Roberts)
Res - Fehmarn Celtic Dream (Mrs J Morton Shaw)
VHC - Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh (Mr M & Mrs A J Carr)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 2
1st - Beaconpike Venus (Mr S R & Mrs K M Golding)
handy size. Striking red. Very feminine with nice dark eye. Narrow throughout. Good double coat
2nd - Whittonglebe Bracken (Puncherton & Mackenzie)
good for size. Very feminine. Not quite the strength of muzzle of 1. Straight front. Moved out well
3rd - Carrickfarm Mara (Mrs V M Armstrong)
Res - Kalebank Harvest Festival (Mrs S Portsmouth)
VHC - Earthdog Kidnap (Mr D Pearson)
Entries: 11 Absentees: 2
1st - Pipruda My Mystique about Lassemista (Mr D & Mrs A Wright)
nice type. Handy size. Feminine bitch with pleasing head. Good topline & tailset. In harsh jacket
2nd - Smalesmouth Skype (Mrs J Roberts)
rangier bitch. Up to size but easily spanned. Narrow all through. Excels in shoulder. In good condition. Longer in muzzle than 1
3rd - Carrickfarm Mika ShCM (Mrs V M Armstrong)
Res - Seymours Bubble And Squeak For Raleniro ShCM (Mr M J & Mrs D A Lorraine)
VHC - Achnagairn Red Card (Mrs A Fraser)
Entries: 12 Absentees: 3
1st - Tarkaswell Double Agent JW (Mrs C E Samsom)
took my eye straight away. Very feminine. Straight front. Good length of neck. Well angulated hindquarters. Lovely topline & tailset. Balanced. Moved so well
2nd - Mcbrock Miss Amelia (Mr & Mrs J R Mann)
showy bitch. Narrow all through. Well laid shoulders. Good topline & tailset. Excellent coat & pelt. Just lacked strength of muzzle
3rd - Karison Koffee (Miss K Johnson)
Res - Ruby of Raughton Head At Loiriston (Dr & Mrs Wheatley)
VHC - Baywillow Brown Braid JW (Mrs G Hyslop)
Entries: 10 Absentees: 1
1st - Glebeheath Tea N'tiffers (Mrs J Guvercin)
lovely, upstanding bitch. From her head to the tip of her tail. So typical. Feminine with short, strong muzzle. Scores in shoulder & ribs. Harsh coat, thick pelt. Catlike feet. Short, carrot tail. Held topline so well on the move. Moved with drive from behind. CC
2nd - Cedarhill Wish Upon a Star JW (Mrs C Dean)
another quality bitch. Beautiful head. Short, strong muzzle. Shown in tip top coat & condition. Well laid shoulders & good turn of stifle. Catlike feet. Good tailset & topline which she held on the move. RCC
3rd - Comberdown Thistle (Mr I & Mrs A Higham)
Res - CH Ploughdown Placida (Mr & Mrs E Armstrong)
VHC - CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW (Mr P Brannan & Miss M Kelly)
Entries: 3 Absentees: 0
1st - Achnagairn Smart Card (Mrs A Fraser)
8½ years. Nice size. Very feminine with pleasing head & dark ears. In good coat & condition. Moved out well
2nd - Aurora's Popcorn ShCM (Mr E Tart & Miss A E Speake)
9 year old & enjoying her day out. Feminine with good dark eye. Narrow all through. Strode round the ring like a youngster;
3rd - Kalebank Royal Attraction (Mrs S Portsmouth)