Show Type: Breed
Venue: The Belmont Centre, Gilesgate, Durham DH1 2LL
Judge: Mr. J. Todd (Roxess)
Entries: 114 making 133
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I would like to express my thanks to the officers and committee of The Northern Border Terrier club for the invitation to judge my first Breed Club show and also acknowledge the help and assistance in the ring by my stewards Ann Maltby and Scott Cranson.
I thoroughly enjoyed my day and would like to thank the exhibitors for providing me with the opportunity to go over so many quality dogs.
I found the majority to be in good fit condition and in good coat. There was a variation in head type but most fit the standard in my interpretation.
Mouths were generally good with only a couple with an acceptable level bite. In some presentation could have been better with a few having untidy feet. I was impressed with both line ups and some decisions were very close.
Best In Show: Beaconpike Red Saturn
Reserve Best In Show: Benattivo Best Bet Karison
Best Opposite Sex: Benattivo Best Bet Karison
Best Dog: Beaconpike Red Saturn
Reserve Best Dog: Stineval Napoleon JW
Best Puppy - Dog: Bordurrock Rainbow Rising
Best Bitch: Benattivo Best Bet Karison
Reserve Best Bitch: Cedarhill Wish Upon a Star JW
Best Puppy - Bitch: Foxcraig Magic Diamond
Best Puppy: Foxcraig Magic Diamond
Reserve Best Puppy: Bordurrock Rainbow Rising
Best Veteran: CH Cedarhill Authorized JW ShCM
Entries: 4 Absentees: 1
1st - Howthwaite Dreams (Mr R J & Mrs E A Barrett)
Grizzle dog of 6and half months presented in firm condition and in excellent coat. Moved with drive, stride is straight and true. He has a good balanced head which will only improve with maturity.
2nd - Irton Mountain Dew (Mr D & Mrs A Fryer)
7 and half months grizzle dog with a good strong head with depth of muzzle and big teeth and a keen eye. Good layback of shoulder, thick pelt and neat tidy feet. Not as settled on the move as 1st.
3rd - Carrock Carnegie (Ms J Fawcett)
Entries: 4 Absentees: 1
1st - Bordurrock Rainbow Rising (Mr D & Mrs E Gillies)
8months red dog he has a strong balanced head with a good expression. Narrow throughout with good length of rib, short strong loin and correct angulation. Shown in good hard condition I was very happy with this one BPD & RBPIS.
2nd - Foxcraig Magic Dyson (Mr G R Sugars)
9months red dog strong balanced head with good depth of muzzle strong under jaw. Thick pelt with topcoat just coming in, a good all round pup, just preferred the narrowness of 1st.
3rd - Hemlockstone Nimrod (Mr R H & Miss J A Bryan & Pounder)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 3
A quality class where placings could change on another day.
1st - Stineval Napoleon JW (Mr & Mrs A G Horner)
Grizzle of 16 months Immaculately presented with a good harsh dense coat he has a good head with correct length and depth of muzzle with a nice eye. Well laid back shoulder and good length of rib, he moved out well on tight small feet. Really liked this one RBD
2nd - Raleniro Second Time Around (Mr M J & Mrs D A Lorraine & Miss P Thomas)
another presented in great condition with a quality coat. Good layback of shoulder and narrow throughout, he moved well both ways. Nicely proportioned head with good ear placement and expression. Very close decision.
3rd - Esyntona Reindeer Moss (Mr I Hopper)
Res - Cedarhill Once Upon a Time (Mrs C Dean)
VHC - Whittonglebe Demon Reiver (Mr.K.Patterson)
Entries: 3 Absentees: 1
1st - Irton Mountain Dew (Mr D & Mrs A Fryer)
2nd - Whittonglebe Digger (Mr G & Mrs J Mackenzie)
Strong balanced head with a good eye. Coat of good texture with a harsh tight topcoat, would prefer more rear angulation.
Entries: 3 Absentees: 0
1st - Cedarhill Once Upon a Time (Mrs C Dean)
Blue & Tan with a good head with short strong muzzle, well placed shoulders and good top line and tail set. Coat has good texture and depth moved ok . Reserve in a strong Junior class.
2nd - Whittonglebe Demon Reiver (Mr.K.Patterson)
Presented in good fit condition head is good but not as balanced as 1st he moved ok, was a little short on coat today.
3rd - Whittonglebe Clansman (Mr G & Mrs J Mackenzie)
Entries: 11 Absentees: 2
What a lovely quality class to judge wish I’d had more 1st prize cards
1st - Earthdog Lanyard By Beaconpike (Mr S & Mrs K Golding)
Presented in fit hard condition with a nice clean head with good width and depth of muzzle. Narrow throughout with a clean outline and good top line, he has good rib and strong loin. Moved well with good rear drive. Just enough top coat today.
2nd - Karison Keiser (Miss K Johnson)
Grizzle dog with a good head with correct ratio of muzzle to skull and nice expression. In good condition with quality coat. He is narrow and easily spanned just preferred movement of 1 today.
3rd - Comberdown Cormac at Borderbridge (Miss B J Singh)
Res - Glenbucket Whisky Mac (Mrs A Howard)
VHC - Esyntona Reindeer Moss (Mr I Hopper)
Entries: 10 Absentees: 4
1st - Beaconpike Red Saturn (Mr S & Mrs K Golding)
This is one I have admired previously what a pleasure to go over. He was presented in great condition with a rich red harsh coat. Is narrow right through with correct angulation both front and rear. Has a beautiful head with correct bite and large clean teeth and an expression to die for. He covered the ground well with great forward reach and drive from behind. I’d have happily taken him home with me, pleased to award him BD & BIS
2nd - Grettacs the Wizard ShCM (Mr B & Mrs L P Inness)
Another quality grizzle dog with a lovely head, movement is his strongest point very straight and true, a joy to watch. He was a little short on coat today but pushed hard for top spot.
3rd - Howthwaite Grainsgill (Mr R J & Mrs E A Barrett)
Res - Drigothe Barbarian (Mr S & Mrs C E Griffiths)
VHC - Ravenside Rumours About Caldewgate (Mr A E Burke)
Entries: 5 Absentees: 3
1st - CH Lairehope Lord of the Glen At Tweedburn (Mrs C Archibald)
This dog is always beautifully presented and today was no exception. Coat is harsh in texture with good undercoat. Moved out well with drive from good quarters front straight and true, easily spanned. Balanced head with strong muzzle and under jaw. Tight neat feet with thick pads.
2nd - Thorneyburn Peace Pipe at Wreighaugh (Mr M & Mrs A J Carr)
Another one in good coat and condition he has strong head with balanced muzzle. He moved with drive from his good quarters.
Entries: 6 Absentees: 3
1st - Foxcraig Magic Diamond (Mrs J Dixon)
Grizzle bitch 9months on the day feminine head with a short strong muzzle and a lovely expression. Straight front with a good layback of rib and has strong loin. Good top line and correct tail set. Presented in harsh dense coat she moved well both ways pleased to award her BPB & BPIS
2nd - Calnestone Alice at Coolins (Mr C Dobson)
Grizzle bitch of 8 months different type but her head is balanced and correct but I preferred the expression of 1st. Nice straight front and well presented. Not in full coat but what she did have was harsh with good undercoat.
3rd - Irton Scotch Mist (Mr D & Mrs A Fryer)
Entries: 6 Absentees: 2
1st - Lynsett Bold Spirit (Mrs L McFarlane)
A quality grizzle bitch of 10 months with harsh dense coat. Straight front with well placed shoulders and correct length of rib. Moved out well front and rear, Good balanced head with dark eye.
2nd - Kenquartz Take A Bow (Mr R M & Mrs H Rowland)
Nicely proportioned head with depth of muzzle feet small and neat has a harsh coat. Took time to settle on the move.
3rd - Hemlockstone Diana at Bowencloud (Mrs S J Ruth)
Res - Calnestone Alice at Coolins (Mr C Dobson)
Entries: 10 Absentees: 2
1st - Comberdown Stitch (Mr I & Mrs A Higham)
Grizzle bitch 17 months has a good head with strength and depth and large clean teeth. Top line is good flowing into correct tail set. Presented in full coat harsh topcoat and plenty undercoat. Ribbed well back and has good rear angulation.
2nd - Picer Aimee Vilbert (Mr G & Mrs S Pickering)
Grizzle bitch 15 months with a clean head and nice outline with strong well angulated quarters providing drive on the move. In excellent condition with a good flat harsh topcoat. Very close decision just preferred the head of 1.
3rd - Caznray Just A Mystery (Mr J C Dixon)
Res - Staynorwood Affinity (Mr G & Mrs C Richardson)
VHC - Merumhor Angel's Share (Mr C J & Mrs J H Martin)
Entries: 7 Absentees: 0
1st - Foxcraig Magic Diamond (Mrs J Dixon)
2nd - Kenquartz Take A Bow (Mr R M & Mrs H Rowland)
3rd - Merumhor Angel's Share (Mr C J & Mrs J H Martin)
Res - Irton Scotch Mist (Mr D & Mrs A Fryer)
VHC - Borderxpress Miss Moppet (Mr L Ritson)
Entries: 6 Absentees: 2
1st - Lynsett Bold Spirit (Mrs L McFarlane)
2nd - Peakrunner Follow My Dreams (Mrs H Bates)
Nice headed grizzle bitch with lovely expression has a short strong muzzle and large clean teeth. In fit condition with a good coat of coarse texture .Correct shoulders, straight front moved well.
3rd - Kenquartz Take A Bow (Mr R M & Mrs H Rowland)
Res - Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh (Mr M & Mrs A J Carr)
Entries: 14 Absentees: 4
1st - Totherend Tickety Blue (Mr R G & Mrs E A Wright)
A Blue and Tan bitch that has a good balanced head with strong under jaw, good eye and ear placement. On first glance she looked slightly heavy however hands on this proved otherwise as she was in hard fit condition and has a thick dense harsh coat, moved well.
2nd - Buckwilde Belle O'the Fields (Mrs M Blomfield)
another in good coat, shoulders well laid back and correct angulation. Moved well with drive from strong rear quarters. Preferred the head of 1.
3rd - Peakrunner Follow My Dreams (Mrs H Bates)
Res - Lockhaugh Harlequin By Foxcraig (Mr P & Mrs S Henry)
VHC - Drigothe Broddi (Mr S & Mrs C E Griffiths)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 1
1st - Beaconpike Night Sky At Brackenfell (Mr C Hall & Miss L Ellis)
Red bitch with a lovely head with strength of muzzle, nice eye and good ear carriage. She has a straight front and good layback of shoulder. Narrow with good length of rib and strong loin. Moved with drive, pushed hard for top honours.
2nd - Mcbrock Miss Amelia (Mr & Mrs J R Mann)
This bitch is built for movement, angulation and conformation is excellent. Presented in a tight harsh coat and in good firm condition. Head is in proportion but preferred head and expression of 1st.
3rd - Foxcraig Touch Of Magic For Dexlin (Mr B & Mrs L P Inness)
Res - Akenside Calypso (Mrs L Gosling)
VHC - Shiftyfox Mystical Dream (Mr G Wildey)
Entries: 6 Absentees: 0
This was a wonderful class full of quality exhibits and was a privilege to judge and only minor preferences separated the placings.
1st - Benattivo Best Bet Karison (Miss K Johnson)
Lovely headed grizzle bitch that is narrow throughout with good rib and strong loin. She has a good textured coat and was in fit hard condition. Correct angulation both front and rear,. Looked lovely in profile and moved with drive. Delighted to award her BB, BOS and RBIS
2nd - Cedarhill Wish Upon a Star JW (Mrs C Dean)
Another quality grizzle bitch with a good head also in excellent hard condition with a tight harsh coat. Nice straight front and neat tight feet. Good shoulders and rear angulation which gave her good drive around the ring. Very close decision
3rd - Remony Winter's Diamond JW, ShCM (Mrs A E Gregory)
Res - CH Bramblebrae Violet at Shiftyfox JW (Mr G Wildey)
VHC - Carrickfarm Mika ShCM (Mrs V M Armstrong)
Entries: 0 Absentees: 0
Entries: 13 Absentees: 5
1st - CH Cedarhill Authorized JW ShCM (Mrs C Dean)
Grizzle dog approaching 8 years lost none of his show presence he is in good coat and excellent condition and showed his quality. Well balanced head with dark eye and good ear carriage. He has excellent construction which showed in his good movement. It was a pleasure to go over him.
2nd - Ruelata Acrobat At Redfox (Mr & Mrs D B Marr)
9 year old dog does not look his age not a grey hair in sight. He has a nice head with short strong muzzle he was in good firm condition and moved out well, a little short of coat today.
3rd - Karison Kasper (Miss K Johnson)
Res - Minx's Diamond (Mrs M Anderson)
VHC - Carrickfarm Maddy (Mrs V M Armstrong)