Show Type: Championship
Venue: National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, B40 1NT
Judge: Mrs Hilary Gilpin (Otterbobs)
Entries: 235 dogs making 262 entries
Thank you to the Crufts committee for inviting me to judge and bringing my appointment forward one year. Many thanks to Pam Cox and Judy Carr for the professional stewarding they provided.
I enjoyed a full day’s judging and was very pleased to hear the applause from around the ring when dogs were placed, good sportsmanship.
Out of 264 entries, I had one wry mouth, one kinked tail, 6 very underweight dogs none of them placed. Dogs that had no coat were penalised as were very thin pelts. As a dog groomer of 48 years, I know when coats are chalked, not nice to feel. One exhibit while on the table had only one testicle the owner was gobsmacked but felt it and agreed there was only one, I was blamed for having cold hands!!! what after handling dogs in previous classes, ten minutes later the said dog came back for me to check again and yes there were two. I was disgusted to find an exhibit with sores on both cheeks; I was told what happened. And I’m leaving it there.
Teeth were very clean, only one tooth lost in an oldie.
I thought movement really should have been better than it was today, as I said thin pelts and no coats were penalised.
If I repeat myself with the first two placings that’s because they were what I was looking for.
Best Of Breed: CH / Int, Ir CH Benattivo Woody At Ploughdown
DCC: CH / Int, Ir CH Benattivo Woody At Ploughdown
RDCC: Se Uch/lt Uch/Ro Ch Crazy Train Nutmeg
RBCC: Hun/Sk Ch Cira Conie Anisok
Best Puppy: Tarkaswell Hollywood Rock
Best Veteran: Se Uch/lt Uch/Ro Ch Crazy Train Nutmeg
Entries: 11 Absentees: 2
1st - Chesterton Vancouver (Mr A J & Mrs W Mooney)
Moderate head properties, straight front legs small feet, light red coat on correct length of body, slight tuck up, well-muscled hind quarters.
2nd - Cedarhill Front Of House RL.1 VW (Mr F & Mrs H Freeman)
Slightly larger built than 1st, red grizzle dog, masculine broad dog head, gd length of neck into well laid shoulders, straight topline, harsh coat, another dog with well-muscled hind quarters.
3rd - Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm (Mrs C Swain)
Res - Otterpaws Muninn VW (Mr & Mrs G Birrel)
VHC - Onziemehurst The Navigator (Miss A Nettle)
Entries: 2 Absentees: 0
1st - Chainsmoker Fiery Lucifer (Miss L Cecho)
B/t lovely skull, dark eyes, a little long in the muzzle, shoulders well laid, ribs well back, thick pelt, tail carriage ok, a little loose in front movement, hope he doesn’t grow on.
2nd - Sandyfaulds Finn Mccool (Mr G Grassie)
Light red with no coat at all, decent length of body, straight front legs, slight tuck up, crabbing on the move.
Entries: 7 Absentees: 0
1st - Tarkaswell Hollywood Rock (Mrs S J & Mr C P Girling)
BP decent head shape strong muzzle, narrow all through, ribs carried well back, moderate boned legs, harsh coat, well-muscled for a youngster,
2nd - Scrambled Egg (Mr C Foreman)
grizzle dog with a strong skull and dark eyes, straight front legs, thicker set than 1st, plenty of coat, wide thighs with moderate bend of stifle, moved ok
3rd - Tomhome Im An Upstart For Raleniro (Mr D J & Mrs D A Lorraine)
Res - Glebeheath Treacle (Mrs J Guvercin)
VHC - Onziemehurst The Navigator (Miss A Nettle)
Entries: 15 Absentees: 3
1st - Arunmere Rhapsody In Red JW (Miss J Hughes)
a light red masculine head, ears close to cheeks, big white teeth, narrow body with ribs well back, muscley racy hind quarters, small well-padded feet, moved with drive.
2nd - Borderbobs Vinney Jones (Mrs R Young)
grizzle dog with a broad head, very short muzzle but had a good bite, nice length of neck, gd harsh coat and thick pelt, moved ok
3rd - Barkanellie Banksy (Mrs J Taylor)
Res - Clydebeck All Yu Need Is Love (Mrs S A & Miss J A Taylor)
VHC - Whittonglebe Spylaw Scout (Mr G & Mrs J Mackenzie)
Entries: 12 Absentees: 0
1st - CW BIH Ch BIH JCH BIH Happy Fiery Lucifer (Mrs B Schuler)
very smart light red, broad skull and well-shaped dark eyes, I liked his front with straight legs standing on thick pads, gd length of body covered with a harsh coat and thick pelt, level topline, moved with drive, easy winner in this class.
2nd - Thistlemead Fortitude JW (Mrs P M Heeley)
slightly better size for me, another one with strong head properties, lovely neck length into well laid shoulders, thick coat with undercoat,
3rd - Alcumlow Penderyn (Mr R G Thomas)
Res - Ger Ch Hobbit's Gellert Grindelwald (Mrs K Groenefeld)
VHC - Arrow Danube Hunter (Ms M Furendova)
Entries: 12 Absentees: 3
1st - Onziemehurst The Red Baron JW (Miss A Nettle)
moderate skull with ears close to cheeks, strong muzzle, gd length of neck flowing into well laid shoulders, topline and tail set ok moved straight front and rear.
2nd - Chesterton Vancouver (Mr A J & Mrs W Mooney)
winner of GCD
3rd - Borderella High Tide (Mrs P South)
Res - Staynorwood Nightcap (Mr G & Mrs C Richardson)
VHC - Tyneotter Bolt From The Blue (Miss N Howard)
Entries: 14 Absentees: 1
1st - Chadbrook Torsten ShCEx (Miss C Macgregor)
smart grizzle dog standing on neat tidy feet, maybe a touch broad in shoulders. Level topline strong hindquarters, harsh jacket, tail set ok, moved steady.
2nd - Jordith Roll Up And Shine JW (Mrs L.M.I & Mr A.M. Jordan-Smith)
light red, narrow front, level top to gd set on of tail, tail could be shorter and thicker, moved well front and rear
3rd - Whittonglebe Poacher (Mr G & Mrs J Mackenzie)
Res - Keebank Just In Time (Mrs L Keeffe)
VHC - Pipruda Dark Rum at Beckholm JW (Mrs A Sutton)
Entries: 12 Absentees: 2
1st - Dassett Igglepiggle JW (Mrs S Spafford)
red dog with a very smart profile, strong skull with dark eyes and short muzzle, gd length of neck into well laid shoulders, body to elbows and gd body length, slight tuck up, racy hindquarters, small feet, harsh coat and moved true.
2nd - Goxfell Gotcha (Mrs J Stamp & Mr D Joyce)
slightly smaller than 1st, but still a nice size, slim front and strong legs, deep bodied, ribs carried back, level back, broad skull with well-placed ears, dark shaped eyes and strong muzzle, moved well but lacked a bit of sparkle.
3rd - Mysulan Byards Legend JW (Mrs S J Baxter)
Res - Tallview Play The Game at Earthtaw (Miss J Haydon)
VHC - Manorcroft True Statesman At Martifers (Mr M & Mrs J Sharp)
Entries: 11 Absentees: 3
1st - CH / Int, Ir CH Benattivo Woody At Ploughdown (Mr E & Dr M Armstrong)
BOB DCC, well I’ve been wanting to get my hands on this dog for a while and now I have, very pleasing to go over, wide skull with that lovely varmity expression, dark eyes strong muzzle with big white teeth, gd neck length strong legs standing on well-padded feet, gd length of upper arm, firm body and topline, strong racy hindquarters, carroty tail , best harsh b/t coat today, very pleased to award him top honours.
2nd - Cze GrCh/Cze/Hu Ch Flint Zpod Chlumskych Haju (Mrs S. Miklinova)
red/grizzle dog, masculine head properties, straight front and front legs, well-made body with ribs well back, short loins, lovely set on of tail, wide muscley thighs, moved true front and rear, he carried his rosette out of the ring.
3rd - CW BIH Ch BIH JCH BIH Happy Fiery Lucifer (Mrs B Schuler)
Res - Ch, Multi Int Ch Cedarhill The Wish (Mr B. l. & Mrs M. Regeer)
VHC - CH Cobstoneway Stand By Me JW (Mrs G Stevens)
Entries: 16 Absentees: 2
1st - Se Uch/lt Uch/Ro Ch Crazy Train Nutmeg (Miss A K Jiderlund)
RDCC BV a grizzle dog of 7.1/2 years, still very slim, moderate head properties, front narrow with straight front legs standing on thick pads, gd body shape with slight tuck up, racy hindquarters, very harsh jacket with thick pelt, lively on the move.
2nd - CH Barkanellie Blackadder (Mrs J Taylor)
another slim dog with a masculine head short muzzle, dark eyes and ears close to cheeks and of correct size, lovely red harsh jacket, moved well.
3rd - Mysulan Going Solo JW VW (Mrs S J Baxter)
Res - Chorbeck Chatty Man JW ShCM (Mrs H Haughton)
VHC - Int/Ger/Nld Ch Expecto Patronum Aus Dem Schwarzen Haus (Mr S Groenefeld)
Entries: 10 Absentees: 2
1st - Morley's Miss Zeva (Miss A Dawson & Miss A Speake)
rich red carrying a harsh jacket, feminine head lovely length of neck level topline and tail straight off her back thick and carroty. Wide thighs and strong legs, moved well.
2nd - Onziemehurst Ms Pankhurst (Miss A Nettle)
grizzle with a lovely head, broad skull and strong muzzle, slim deep body, straight front, slight tuck up to wide thighs, tail could have a better set on.
3rd - Tarkaswell Lone Wolf (Mrs C E Samsom)
Res - Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm (Mrs C Swain)
VHC - Ir CH Nottorg Nekesa CW24 (Mrs A Taylor)
Entries: 1 Absentees: 0
1st - Glebeheath Marigold (Mrs J Guvercin)
broad head, dark eyes slim front and front legs, body deep ribs well back level topline to well set on of tail, neat feet and moved ok when settled. Well-muscled.
Entries: 11 Absentees: 1
1st - Wilholme Angels Envy (Mr D Shields & Ms I Glen)
light red coat just about blown, sweet head properties, correct bite, liked her shoulders onto a straight back very neat small feet, moved ok to and fro
2nd - Rockslade Rebel Rebel (Miss G Lowe & Mr T Miles)
more mature puppy than 1st, nice body length and shape, pleasing head with dark eyes and strong jaws, straight front, standing on small feet, nicely tucked up to racey hindquarters with a good set on of tail.
3rd - Tarkaswell Hollywood Fame JW (Mrs C E Samsom)
Res - Borderrush Riscal Rioja (Miss A J Hall)
VHC - Gracezheim Inspired By Awbrooksky (Mr R, Mrs C & Miss L Goddard)
Entries: 20 Absentees: 5
1st - British Cooper Ziam Lawson At Cedarhill (Mrs C Dean, Mr B & Mrs M Regeer)
a light red with a harsh coat thick pelt, a strong head and muzzle big white teeth, ears of correct size and placed close to cheeks, a little stuffy in the neck, well boned body up to size now, excellent tail set and carriage,
2nd - Ravenside Billow And Breeze Of Redesholt (Mrs S McKay)
smaller frame than 1st, grizzle coat of good texture, dark eye and short strong muzzle with a shallow stop, good length of body well laid shoulders level topline, both girls moved with ease.
3rd - Tarkaswell Lone Wolf (Mrs C E Samsom)
Res - Glen Mara All I Want Is You Cragside (Mrs B Belin-Bernaudin)
VHC - Yeomeadow Sunflower At Botterox (Miss S L Hillman)
Entries: 16 Absentees: 0
1st - Thistlemead Fortuity (Mrs P M Heeley)
this bitch stood out for me in this class, her shape and body length, head front, reach of neck, shoulders coat and pelt, movement very true up and back. Very small compact feet.
2nd - Howthwaite Molly Malone (Mr R J & Mrs E A Barrett)
different type of bitch to 1st, loved her blue/tan coat with ticking, moderate skull with a short muzzle, deep body with ribs well back, racy well-muscled hind legs, tail carried gaily as they should be,
3rd - Alcumlow Sip And Swirl JW (Mr P, Mrs B & Miss R Barber)
Res - Reedwater Coppice At Dandyhow (Mrs K M Irving)
VHC - Mysulan Byards Lass JW (Mrs S J Baxter)
Entries: 24 Absentees: 4
1st - Howthwaite Merrily To Smalesmouth (Mrs J Roberts)
a very smart red, moderate head with shallow stop, ears of correct size, deep body with ribs carried well back, slight tuck up leading to racy hindquarters, thick harsh coat and pliable pelt, standing on straight front legs and well bent stifles, moved very nice and steady.
2nd - Otterbuck Free Yourself (Mrs V Swallow)
liked this bitches head broad skull and plenty of cheek fill, strong muzzle, short v shaped ears, tidy feet, coat nearly blown but of good texture, well set on of short tail, both girls moved straight up and down. Two nice girls.
3rd - Arunmere Nighthawk (Miss J Hughes)
Res - Pipruda Peppermint Patty At Beckholm JW (Mrs A Sutton)
VHC - Ravenside Dreamer (Mr A Holland)
Entries: 19 Absentees: 7
1st - Bardenfox True As It Can Be (Mr I & Mrs J Broomhead)
broad skull with shallow stop, excellent dentation with a strong muzzle, strong in the body straight topline and tail carriage, a little too straight in stifle, moved better behind than in front.
2nd - Keebank Jubilation (Mrs D Rogers)
longer in body than 1st, feminine head properties, ears set close to cheeks, good front on her and narrow body, wide neck leading to well laid shoulders, tuck up to racy back end, tail is a little low set.
3rd - Morley's Miss Zeva (Miss A Dawson & Miss A Speake)
Res - Brankell Angeleyes At Nantcoch (Mrs J M Phillips)
VHC - Thornheswin Huntress (Mr J C Dixon)
Entries: 9 Absentees: 2
1st - Mysulan Rhapsody In Blue (Mrs S J Baxter)
very stylish blue/tan with ticking, broad skull dark eyes and pigment, neat ears, nice reach of neck, good boned legs and small feet, well bodied, racy rear and lovely set on of tail,
2nd - Arunmere Artemis (Mrs A Parsons)
a light red slim all the way through, moderate head with shallow stop, well placed shoulders straight front legs, ribs well back to racy hindquarters, shown and handled very well.
3rd - Rundlebeck Mill On The Floss (Mr B & Mrs C Manchester)
Res - Lotts Beauty In Thornheswin (Mr J C Dixon)
VHC - Benattivo Oh Joy (Mrs S J & Mr C P Girling)
Entries: 22 Absentees: 8
1st - CH Remony Rose Gold JW (Mrs A E Gregory)
BCC, another dog that I wanted to get my hands on and she didn’t disappoint me, she has everything in the right places, moderate head and skull , neat ears eye shape big white teeth, plenty of neck leading to well laid shoulders, firm topline and tail set, body deep to her elbows ribs back strong loins and wide racy thighs, stood on thick pads,
2nd - Hun/Sk Ch Cira Conie Anisok (Ms R Marsalova)
RBCC lovely light red with harsh coat, head eyes and ears of correct shape and size, excellent length of body, straight topline, slight tuck up, nicely angulated stifles, both bitches well-muscled and standing on small tidy feet with thick pads. Two nice bitches.
3rd - CH Liatch Madame Pommery at Wilholme JW ShCEx OSW (Mr D Shields & Ms I Glen)
Res - CH Alcumlow Monet's Garden (Mr P, Mrs B & Miss R Barber)
VHC - Glen Mara Take Me Home Chib-J (Mr M Girardin)
Entries: 18 Absentees: 3
1st - Mongrubah Bramble Ruby AWD (Miss J E Forbes)
well what an example of our longevity breed 15.1/2 years she moved nearly the best of all the exhibits here today, well deserved the applause she got. She reminded me of my Mansergh Dirndl, so alike, my notes say -just my type for an oldie, broad skull dark eyes shallow stop and full dentation, deep bodied good upper arm and really moved with drive.
2nd - Borderxpress Echo Beach (Mr R Wright)
of course a smaller framed girl than 1st and finer boned, but lovely head and ear carriage slim bodied with ribs well back strong in the loins with good hind angulation, moved straight going away and coming back.
3rd - Alcumlow Portobello Road (Mr P, Mrs B & Miss R Barber)
Res - Otterpaws Firebird ShCM VW (Miss A M Dixon)
VHC - Am CH Gemstones Guns ‘n Roses At Ups 'n Downs (Mrs L & Mr L Steinhoff)