Show Type: Breed
Venue: Bowburn Community Association, Durham Road, Bowburn, Co. Durham, DH6 5AT
Judge: Libby Wain (Itsaso)
Entries: 83 dogs making 101 entries, 2 NFC
Website: thenorthernborderterrierclub.co.uk/...
I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to Judge their open show, the hospitality was fantastic. I would also all the exhibitors who entered allowing me the pleasure of going over their dogs. My stewards done an amazing job keeping the ring flowing throughout the day. Overall the quality of the entry was good; however my one observation is that we are beginning to lose correct front movement, with wide fronts or flicking at the pasterns creeping in.
Best In Show: Howthwaite Gaan Divilish
Reserve Best In Show: Irton Marmalade
Best Opposite Sex: CH Beaconpike Dionysus
Best Dog: CH Beaconpike Dionysus
Reserve Best Dog: Raedwulf Nightfall JW
Best Puppy - Dog: Whittonglebe Spylaw Scout
Best Bitch: Howthwaite Gaan Divilish
Reserve Best Bitch: Irton Marmalade
Best Puppy - Bitch: British Cooper Ziam Lawson At Cedarhill
Best Puppy: British Cooper Ziam Lawson At Cedarhill
Reserve Best Puppy: Whittonglebe Spylaw Scout
Best Veteran: Sweet Ebony Princess At Liatch
Entries: 3 Absentees: 1
1st - Otterpaws Take On Me (Miss A M Dixon)
A six month old grizzle puppy of good size and proportions. Good head with neat ears, a strong jaw and a scissor bite. Good shoulder placement, which led to a well laid-back rib of easy spannability. Was a typical puppy on the day but moved well when settled.
2nd - Dejurra Black Hole Sun (Mr M & Mrs G Bennett)
A blue and tan puppy, slightly larger than first, with a strong head and expression, good jaw and bite. The neck flowed into a good shoulder. He moved well, holding his topline. I just preferred the overall size and balance of the first on the day
Entries: 4 Absentees: 2
1st - Whittonglebe Spylaw Scout (Mr G & Mrs J Mackenzie)
A Ten month old puppy whom I liked for his shape and size. He had a pleasing head with keen expression, neat ears and strong jaw. Narrow , he had a nice rib and spanned easily. His front and rear angles meant he moved with power and drive around the ring, holding his topline well. Presented in fit condition I was pleased to award him BPD and RBPIS
2nd - Dejurra Black Hole Sun (Mr M & Mrs G Bennett)
2nd in Minor Puppy Dog
Entries: 2 Absentees: 2
Entries: 3 Absentees: 1
1st - Otterpaws Take On Me (Miss A M Dixon)
1st in Minor Puppy Dog, had settled more in this class
2nd - The General Lee (Mrs J Armstrong)
A grizzle dog who was more mature than 1st of good type and just coming into coat. Typical head and expression with strong jaw and correct bite. He had a straight front and neat feet, with a good topline and tail set. He moved out well around the ring however, I would have liked a bit more drive
Entries: 2 Absentees: 1
1st - Otterpaws Take On Me (Miss A M Dixon)
1st in MPD and MD
Entries: 7 Absentees: 0
1st - Staynorwood Nightcap (Mr G & Mrs C Richardson)
A dog who appealed for his make, shape and size. Moderately broad skull with strong jaw and correct bite, neat ears and a keen expression. His neck flowed into a well-placed shoulder and straight front, leading to neat feet. He has a good lay of rib, allowing for him to be easily spanned. Good rear angulation, which he used to move around the ring soundly and with drive, holding his topline at all times. Presented in a full coat, which was tail end. A dog you need to get your hands on to appreciate.
2nd - Tyneotter Bolt From The Blue (Miss N Howard)
Another quality dog who, although different in type to first, appealed all the same. Blue and tan presented in a good coat, he had a typical border head and expression, correct ears and strong jaw. He had a good lay of rib, which was easily spanned, and a strong loin. Although larger than first, he was balanced throughout and moved with drive around the ring
3rd - Cedarhill Make A Wish For Roxellia (Mrs C M & Mr M D Peffers)
Res - Kewhaigh Innocent Man JW (Mrs N A Cummins)
VHC - I Walk The Line Into Thornheswin (Mr J C Dixon)
Entries: 8 Absentees: 1
1st - Mysulan Byards Legend JW (Mrs S J Baxter)
A typical classy border terrier who appealed for his overall size and type, who for me just had the edge over second on the move today. Moderately broad skull with a dark eye, neat ears and correct bite. Moderate throughout he had a straight front, neat feet and good rib. Coat just coming in he presented a smart outline.
2nd - Whittonglebe Poacher (Mr G & Mrs J Mackenzie)
Another quality dog with a typical head and expression, big teeth and correct bite. He had a good rib which was easily spanned. He had a good topline and tail set which he kept on the move. He moved with drive around the ring, I just preferred the front of first on the day
3rd - Billy Boy Mayhem (Mr C Foreman & Miss L Keenan)
Res - Thornheswin Whipper In (Mr C Dixon)
VHC - Hightarn Nightfall At Roseghyll (Mrs A Johnson)
Entries: 4 Absentees: 1
1st - CH Beaconpike Dionysus (Mr S & Mrs K Golding)
A four year old male who is from the top drawer, workman like throughout but with the edge of showmanship. I loved his overall balance and size. He has a typical head and expression with a moderately broad skull, neat small ears and correct bite. Neck flowed into a well-placed shoulder, straight front and neat feet. Narrow throughout he was easily spanned. He carried himself well on the move, powering around the ring with drive to secure BD and BOSIS.
2nd - Raedwulf Nightfall JW (Mr M & Mrs V Atkinson)
Another quality male who has showmanship in spades; it was a close call between these two. He has a moderately broad skull with a keen expression, strong jaw holding big teeth and correct bite. He has a well-placed shoulder and straight front, with good lay of rib into a strong loin and well-angulated rear quarters. Presented in fit hard condition, he moved out with purpose around the ring to secure RBD
3rd - Fevstone Polar Ajax at Saxheath (Mrs A Heathcote)
Entries: 4 Absentees: 1
1st - Chorbeck Queen Of Jazz With Foxwater (Mrs J Spence)
More mature puppy in the class of promising babies. I liked her for overall balance. Sweet head with neat ears and kind expression. Strong jaw housing big teeth and correct bite. He neck flowed into a well laid back rib and strong loin. Good rear angulation which she used on the move which was accurate and more settled than second.
2nd - Wilholme Angels Envy (Mr D Shields & Ms I Glen)
A promising youngster who was 6 months old, Lovely otter head, with a strong jaw and correct bite. Dark eye with a keen expression and neat ears. Good body proportions with a well laid rib which was easily spanned. Good angulation both fore and aft. Was more exuberant on the move today than first but once settled she went well
3rd - Roseghyll Timeless Queen (Mrs A Johnson)
Entries: 4 Absentees: 1
Another class of promising puppies who I am sure will change places and I will watch with interest.
1st - British Cooper Ziam Lawson At Cedarhill (Mrs C Dean, Mr D & Mrs M Regeer)
Topping a lovely class she took my eye as she entered the ring for type and balance and did not disappoint when on the table. Typical head and expression with neat ears and dark eye. A strong jaw and correct bite. Her neck flowed into a well placed shoulder, straight front and neat feet. Well-laid back rib which was easily spanned. She used her rear angulation to move with drive around the ring holding her topline at all times. A proper showgirl presented in a correct harsh double jacket which won her the class today and ultimately BPIS
2nd - Otterbobs Indeedido (Mr J R & Mrs H Gilpin)
Pushed first hard today another I liked for her type and balance. Typical otter head with a keen expression, strong jaw and correct bite. She too had a good rear of neck which flowed into a well-placed shoulder. Lovely lay of rib which was easily spanned. Racy rear which she used to advantage on the move with purpose and drive holding her topline
3rd - Otterbobs Maude (M Murray)
Entries: 5 Absentees: 1
1st - Howthwaite Molly Malone (Mr R J & Mrs E A Barrett)
A blue and tan bitch with showmanship in spades. Feminine throughout, she has a typical head and expression. Broad skull with tidy ears and correct bite. Her neck flowed into a straight front and neat feet. She is of good length with a rib well laid back and easily spanned. She holds her topline well both on the stack and on the move. Presented in a thick harsh jacket.
2nd - Mysulan Byards Lass (Mrs S J Baxter)
Another quality bitch who although a touch smaller than first is balanced throughout. Quality head with a broad skull, well placed ears, dark eye and strong muzzle housing big teeth and correct bite. Body lines flowed with a well-placed shoulder, good rib and string loin. Racy hindquarters she also moved around the ring with drive holding her topline.
3rd - Furiosa Rose (Mr C Foreman)
Res - Carrock Catbells (Mr N Nicholson)
Entries: 3 Absentees: 1
1st - Wilholme Angels Envy (Mr D Shields & Ms I Glen)
2nd in MPB
2nd - Roseghyll Timeless Queen (Mrs A Johnson)
7 month old puppy who was presented in a good coat with thick pelt. Okay in head with a dark eye and neat ears. I would prefer a bit more length of muzzle but she had big teeth and a correct scissor bite. Nice in body with a good lay of rib which was easily spanned. Nice rear angulation however she was being a typical puppy and enjoying her day.
Entries: 3 Absentees: 1
1st - Chorbeck Queen Of Jazz With Foxwater (Mrs J Spence)
1st in MPB
2nd - Foxy Fell At Roseghyll (Mrs A Johnson)
6 year old workman like bitch. Moderately broad skull, with neat ears and correct bite. Straight front with neat feet. Nice body lines with a well laid rib and strong loin. Moved well both ways
Entries: 14 Absentees: 7
1st - Irton Firestorm (Mr D & Mrs A Fryer)
2 year old grizzle and tan. Strong in head with a keen expression, dark eye and neat ears. Strong muzzle housing big teeth and correct bite. Good shoulder which flowed into easily spanned rib. Well-muscled rear which she uses to her advantage moving with drive around the ring. Level topline and short carrot like tail completed the picture. Although short of coat on the day this did not detract, she had a thick pelt.
2nd - Lotts Beauty In Thornheswin (Mr J C Dixon)
Workman like bitch with lots to like about her. Strong but feminine head with a dark eye, strong muzzle and neat well placed ears. Narrow throughout she was easily spanned. Well-muscled rear which she used on the move holding a firm topline. Presented in a full jacket with thick pelt. I just found 1st more positive on the move today
3rd - Whittonglebe Pearl (Mr G & Mrs J Mackenzie)
Res - Thornheswin Forever Blue (Mr C Foreman)
VHC - Foxwater Alma Ann (Mrs J Spence)
Entries: 11 Absentees: 5
What a class this was with many I’m sure changing places on different days
1st - Howthwaite Gaan Divilish (Mr R J & Mrs E A Barrett)
A quality bitch who took my eye when she came into the ring for her balance and type. Presented in a full coat with thick pelt. She has a feminine yet strong head with keen expression. Her neck flowed into a well-placed shoulder, straight front and neat padded feet. She had a well-laid back rib which was easily spanned. Good front and rear angulation meant she moved around the ring with drive holding her topline. Free stood to advantage she never stopped showing to take BIS.
2nd - Irton Marmalade (Mr D G & Mrs A C Fryer)
Another quality bitch who I liked for overall shape, balance and type. Feminine, typical head with a dark keen eye and strong muzzle. Her neck flowed into a well-placed shoulder, narrow front and neat feet. Narrow throughout she was easily spanned. Racy, well-muscled hind quarters which she used to move around the ring with purpose. Presented in a thick harsh coat with good pelt, she couldn’t be denied RBIS
3rd - Liatch Tenacious JW ShCEx OSW (Malcolm, Glen & Knowles)
Res - Tyneotter Summer Solstice (Mrs N Anderson)
VHC - Staynorwood Ramona (Mr G & Mrs C Richardson)
Entries: 6 Absentees: 3
1st - Picer Bess Pool (Mr G & Mrs S Pickering)
4 year old bitch who is balanced throughout. Attractive head with a strong muzzle housing big teeth and a correct bite. Neck flowed into a good lay of shoulder. Well ribbed back into a strong loin. Correct angulation both front and rear she moved out with drive and true. She held her topline well on the move which was finished off with a short well set tail. Presented in a thick harsh coat with good pelt.
2nd - CH Liatch Madame Pommery at Wilholme JW ShCEx OSW (Mr D Shields & Ms I Glen)
Smaller bitch who is full of quality, sound throughout and well balanced. Feminine head with dark eye and strong muzzle housing big teeth. Well placed shoulder which flowed into a good lay of rib making her easily spanned. Straight narrow front standing on neat, padded feet. Well-angulated hind quarters she moved around the ring with purpose
3rd - Mysulan Rhapsody In Blue (Mrs S J Baxter)
Entries: 5 Absentees: 5
Entries: 12 Absentees: 2
1st - Sweet Ebony Princess At Liatch (Malcolm, Glen & Knowles)
7 year old bitch presented in fit condition sporting a thick harsh coat. Attractive head with a dark eye and well placed neat ears. Good strength of muzzle with correct bite. Good lay of rib she was easily spanned. Well placed shoulder and racy hind quarters allowed her to move freely and true around the ring holding her topline at all times. Won a quality class to take BVIS
2nd - Picer Martha Logen (Mr G & Mrs S Pickering)
7 year old workman like bitch full of type. Feminine head which had a correct muzzle housing big teeth. Keen varminty expression with neat small ears. Neck flowed into a well-placed shoulder and straight front. Ribbed well back she came to hand well and was easily spanned. Good angulation both front and rear she moved out with purpose and true around the ring. Put down in thick coat and good pelt she pushed 1st hard today
3rd - Mysulan Going Solo JW VW (Mrs S J Baxter)
Res - Wadesleia Lady Madonna Saxheath (Mrs A Heathcote)
VHC - Cedarhill Dish Of The Day For Dexlin (Mr B & Mrs L P Inness)