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KC Breed Standard Crufts 15 Judge	BORDER CRUFTS 15 Judge(s): MISS E JACKSON BEST OF BREED CH BRACKENFELL BOK TO BACH JW Dog Owner: MR C & MISS L HALL & ELLIS BEST PUPPY TOJAMATT INTEGRITY Bitch Owner: MR & MRS D MATTHEWS DOG CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE CH BRACKENFELL BOK TO BACH JW Dog Owner: MR C & MISS L HALL & ELLIS BITCH CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE PLOUGHDOWN PLACIDA Bitch Owner: MR E & DR M ARMSTRONG RESERVE DOG CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE CH BADGERHOLME EPSOM JET JW SHCM Dog Owner: MISS T, MR & MRS B JAMES & DICKINSON RESERVE BITCH CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE BENATTIVO BEST BET KARISON Bitch Owner: MISS K JOHNSON DO YOU WISH THAT THE KENNEL CLUB WOULD PUT IT'S OWN HOUSE IN ORDER? Please Sign This Petition To Stop The Practice Of Professional Handlers Judging Whilst Still Plying Their Trade PLEASE SIGN THE PETITION ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS USE AN ALTERNATIVE NAME. YOUR ADDRESS AND EMAIL ARE NOT SHOWN TO THE RECIPIENTS. THIS CRITIQUE AND ALL CONTENT ON TERRIER WORLD IS FREE TO READ, PLEASE SUPPORT MY PETITION. Tony Manning BORDER JUDGE CRUFTS 15 Border Terriers First of all I would like to thank the KC for the honour & pleasure of judging this prestigious show. I must then thank my efficient & capable stewards who kept me on track & looked after me through the day. Most of all I would like to thank the exhibitors who rose from their beds at early hours & drove many miles to give me an entry of Border Terriers to be proud of & one which is was a delight to judge. It was not only strong numerically strong but also in depth of quality. It is a cliché to say that there were not enough cards to go around but in this entry it was certainly true. Determining all the final line up in each class was difficult & also in many deciding who should make the short list was also a challenge. Good dogs went without a card, ones who in a different entry I would have been happy to see as winners. In the challenges decisions remained tough & more than those that took the top honours were worthy of doing so & I would have been very pleased to have had more awards to give out. In the days following this year’s show Crufts, dog shows & those who participate in them came in for some criticism. The picture painted by the media at this time was certainly not my experience. Before, during & after the show I found show people to be nothing but good natured, genuine & supportive. I enjoyed every minute of my day & hope that those that supported me with an entry or as spectators at the ringside did so too. VD (11,1a) What a lovely way to start the day. I just love a veteran class & this one was one of the best. Thank you for making the early start & giving me some wonderful mature gentlemen to judge. It says a lot about our breed that it can produce a class of 10 such lovely veterans. 1 Dean’s Ch Cedarhill Authorized, rising 8, this boy is maturing rather than aging. Shown in lovely condition with rough coat, he is balanced with a good reach of neck, good topline & well set on tail. He moved well & stood out in this class of good veterans & was certainly in the mix on the challenge; 2 Christensen’s Int Ch Danchos Midas, at 10 years of age this boy is a credit to his owner. He has bags of Border type, with a super head with a good strong muzzle & a dark eye. He was shown today in a good pin wire harsh double coat. He is spannable with ribs carried well back; 3 Richardson’s Ragatam Hawk at Staynorwood, an 8 year old not looking his age. He is a good sized, balanced dog with a good front & narrow ribs who looked good on the move. Res Harrison’s Ch Iacheslei Torus. VHC Johnson’s Karison Kasper. MPD (1) 1 Ramus’ Onthill Aramis, this blue in good thick double coat stood alone but would have made a worthy winner in competition. Good for size, he has a good reach of neck, spanable ribs well laid back to a good loin & strong quarters. PD (9,1) 1 Clark’s Gameway Mcvitie, quality puppy, in good jacket on a loose pelt, showing with activity. He has a good neck, narrow front & is right for size being easily spanned with ribs nicely carried back. The challenge for BP was a tough decision which could have gone either way with the bitch’s maturity going in her favour; 2 North’s Bandicoot Jimmy Choo at Northborders, typical masculine puppy with a good strong head with a short muzzle, good skull & neat dark ears. Good topline finished by a well set on tail. Moved out well; 3 Sneddon’s Kersfell Cool River, a nicely sized puppy who is good to go over. He has spans easily & has a good length of rib & back with nicely turned quarters. Just out of minor puppy he was giving a lot away to the others in maturity. Res Haughton’s Marton Magic mit Chorbeck. VHC Lothian’s Lairehope Diamant Rouge. JD (19,2) 1 Metcalfe’s Dandyhow Friendly Fire at Chevinor, eyecatching junior with the best of coats & pelt. Good strong masculine head with a correct bite & keen expression. Pleasing in outline with a good neck, strong loin & good quarters; 2 Lockley’s Crazy Train Pilgrim to Chatmoss, another quality junior who pushed hard for the win. Good in neck, narrow front, easily spanned ribs & well muscled quarters. Shown in good thick coat; 3 Armstrong’s Ploughdown Plato, rangy blue dog shown in good condition in tight harsh coat. He has a pleasing profile & is narrow through his front & ribs. Has good tight feet. Res Holmes’ Barnby Caramel Wafer at Bimandi. VHC Brewster & Green’s Breckgreen Soldier Blue. YD (19,2) 1 Lee’s Tythrop Timepiece, a quality blue dog making the most of himself showing on a loose lead & shown in super condition with a harsh jacket. Nice for size he is narrow in front with narrow ribs carried well back into a strong loin & has racy quarters. Another one who made his mark in the challenge; 2 Thomas’ Daluce King Of Emotion, another shown in correct thick double coat he is pleasing in outline with a good topline & well set tail. He has a good strong head with short strong muzzle, neat well placed ears & pleasing expression; 3 Broomhead’s Plushcourt The Boss Bee at Manorcroft, nicely sized fit young dog, easily spanned ribs, good topline & well muscled quarters. Could have challenged harder with a little more jacket. Res Tyumentseva’s Cedarhill No Excuse Needed. VHC Ter Weele’s Very Famous JoepV D Border. GD (16,3) The first two were both shown in good condition with super tight harsh coats. Both are good for type with good heads & were difficult to split with the maturity of the first making the difference. 1 Johnson’s Karison Keiser, neat red dog with lots of border type. Pleasing in outline with a good neck & topline finished with a well set on tail. Good strong well proportioned head with strong muzzle & neat ears. In good jacket on a thick loose pelt; 2 Lorraine & Thomas’ Raleniro Second Time Around, good head with keen expression. Nice in profile with good reach of neck, good shoulders, nicely proportioned body & good quarters; 3 Hollingsbee’s Otterwood Caius, neatly proportion racy blue dog, with good neck & shoulder & good neat feet. Res Holmes’ Barnby Caramel Wafer at Bimandi. VHC Brewster & Green’s Breckgreen Soldier Blue. PGD (19,1) 1 Greenhill & Thomas’ Orangebox Stewards Enquiry into Tufterslodge, well balanced youngster in good jacket with lots of Border type. Good reach of neck to well proportioned body, strong loin & nicely turned quarters; 2 Stirling’s Chorbeck Snowfire, another with good type, well balanced with good body proportions. Nice in shoulder & good in topline with good tailset. Well muscled with strong quarters; 3 Hall & Ellis’ Bluesboy at Brackenfell, liked this boy’s type. He has a super head, a good short carrot shaped tail & was shown in good coat. At 6 years old he looks well for his age. Res Yeates’ Bristoc Rock The Boat at Bluebabel. VHC Robinson’s James Paw Georgie Boy. MLD (15,4) 1 Brewster & Green’s Stowthorney Swinging Sam, workman like dog, easily spanned, racy, narrow all through & put down in good hard condition. Pleasing in head with a keen expression; 2 Barber’s Alcumlow Solitaire, another racy narrow dog, narrow in front, with good reach of neck who moved out well. May have pushed harder for the class with more coat; 3 Hillman’s Badgerbeck Prototype, nicely balanced dog shown in good thick jacket. Good length of back with ribs carried well back to strong loins. Res Allison’s Remony Merry Gentleman. VHC Fielding’s Chatmoss Les Diables Rouges Ir J Ch Cw '14. LD (16,2) There were some really tough decisions to make in this class. 1 Scott’s Oughterside Mintys Pride, right sized narrow dog, good reach of neck, good in front, pleasing in rib & loin. Covered the ground nicely on the move. Good in head with a keen expression; 2 Fletcher’s Wadesleia Mr Herriot, masculine dog put down to the minute in good thick harsh jacket on a thick pelt. Good topline & tailset, strong well muscled quarters & neat feet. Good strong head with strong muzzle, dark eye & neat ears; 3 Larner’s Hawcoat Lord George, another masculine type good in forehand having a good shoulder, narrow front, good neck & pleasing head & expression. Res Matthews’ Tojamatt Warlord. VHC Girling’s Benattivo Betfred. OD (24,4) I really needed more cards for this hotly contested class where some super dogs did not make the line up. 1 Hall & Ellis’ Ch Brackenfell Bok to Bach, a true showman who makes the most of all his attributes. Even in this strong class of quality border dogs he stood away. However, he is not just an eyecatcher & when you get your hands on him you find a quality, right sized, spannable dog with a strong masculine head with a keen expression. He is balanced & narrow with good ribs carried well back to a good loin with strong racy quarters & a super turn of stifle. He was my BP last time I judged & I could not deny him the Dog CC & BOB this time & I was thrilled to see him go G3; 2 James & Dickinson’s Ch Badgerholme Epsom Jet, shown in the best of condition with a good harsh blue coat at it’s very best this is another who knows how to make the most of his qualities. He is balanced overall with & has a good neck & topline finished by a well set tail. He is easily spanned & his ribs are well carried back. He moved well to take a very hotly contested RCC; 3 Spencer’s Ch Cobstoneway River Magic, when I have judged this boy before he scored on the strength of his strong masculine head, his well angulated quarters & his overall balance & type & he did so again on this occasion. He has the thickest of pelts topped by a super thick harsh coat. Res Wilson’s Ch Olderhill Afortunado. VHC Szeliga’s Sk/Pol Ch Pixel Rog Wojskiego. GCD (16) 1 Metcalfe’s Dandyhow Friendly Fire at Chevinor, 1 in JD; 2 Harrison’s Ch Iacheslei Torus, lots to like about this worthy champion now a veteran. He is a typical dog shown in good condition with a good harsh coat. He is balanced & good for size & moved out well; 3 Johnson’s Karison Kasper, another veteran with bags of type showing like a youngster. He is a lovely size & has a good masculine head with a strong muzzle, good skull & neat ears. Res Hollingsbee’s Otterwood Caius. VHC Speake’s Cedarhill Stargazer. VB (16,5) The same comments apply here as did to the veteran dog class. Another splendid class of lovely sound mature Borders suggesting as a breed we are getting a lot right. 1 Baxter’s AMGCH Sulan Fancy That, a classy bitch not looking her age & showing like a youngster. Of correct size with good head, pleasing neck & good quarters. She was put down in super neat order with a good harsh coat & thick pelt; 2 Day’s Gameway Cappuccino of Withershins, a racy narrow balanced 10 year old in great condition being well muscled & shown in tight harsh coat. Even though she is two years older than the first she still challenged her for the class; 3 Williams’ Ch Hollowmoor Coremy, at 12 years old this girl still shows all the qualities which gained her the title of champion. She was shown in lovely order with the best of coats & is a credit to her owner & the breed. Res Small’s Badgerbeck Tree Pipit at Tilmoray. VHC Brewster & Green’s Breckgreen Blue Christmas. MPB (1) 1 Ruth’s Hemlockstone Diana at Bowencloud, attractive blue youngster shown in good thick coat. She is right for size, pleasing in rib, strong in loin & has a correct short tail. Although she stood alone in this class she has many attributes to recommend her when she has some competition. PB (9) Not an easy class to judge with a wide range of age & therefore maturity. There is much promise for the breed here & I look forward to watching their further development. 1 Matthews’ Tojamatt Integrity, mature red bitch with a super strong but feminine head with a short strong muzzle. Good for size & length she is easily spanned with ribs well laid back to a strong loin. Pleasing topline with a well set tail. Moved well & took BPIB against strong competition; 2 Woollacott’s Earthtaw Groundsel in Tufterslodge, promising feminine blue coated puppy with attractive head, pleasing outline with an elegant neck, good in rib & nice for size. Shown in good jacket; 3 Parkes’ Clevepark Dazzle, typical balanced red bitch with pleasing head, feminine expression, good neck, level topline & well set short thick tail. Res McFarlane’s Lynsett Bold Spirit. VHC Roderick’s Benattivo Good News for Barterhound. JB (24,4) 1 Guvercin’s Glebeheath Tea N'tiffers, quality typical Border in superb order with a new neat tight coat. She is balanced & lovely in outline with a well set tail. Strong but feminine head with a strong under jaw, super neck, good front & well muscled angulated quarters. Held her own in the challenge & one whose career I shall watch with interest; 2 Gregory’s Remony Frosted Ivy, another lovely bitch who pushed the winner hard. Shown in good thick coat she is balanced, racy & narrow throughout. She is good in neck & front & easily spanned; 3 Matthews’ Tojamatt Integrity. Res Pickering’s Picer Aimee Vilbert. VHC Morton-Shaw’s Fehmarn Moelwynbach. YB (25,1) 1 Bladen’s Emblehope Dance And Dance, beautifully sized balanced bitch in fit order with a harsh blue coat. Lovely outline with good topline easily spanned with good rib cage well carried back. Good strong feminine head; 2 Parry’s Glebeheath Maiden Name at Oakyard, another quality bitch balanced throughout, narrow in rib, strong in loin, with well turned quarters. Presented in neat order with a good coat & thick pelt. Pushed hard for the class & on another day it could easily go the other way; 3 Lee’s Tythrop Turn Back Time, feminine blue bitch with a good topline & the best of short thick tails well set on. Good reach of neck, good narrow shoulder & front. Balanced & neat in profile, moved soundly. Res Mooney’s Brumberhill Bollinger for Chesterton. VHC Henderson’s Fightingstar's The Best Little Girl. GB (25,2) 1 Milton’s Baillieswells Stronachie, lovely bitch to go over being narrow all through. Feminine head with a keen expression & neat ears. Pleasing neck, neat front & well laid ribs. In good double thick coat; 2 Roslin-Williams’ Mansergh Plusfours, another bitch narrow throughout who comes to hand nicely, pleasing head with a feminine expression, good lay of shoulder with spannable ribs. Moved out well; 3 Anscombe’s Orangebox Photo Finish, typical bitch good in outline & good for length with ribs carried well back to a strong loin. In super thick coat. Res Barber’s Alcumlow Miss Teeq. VHC Stockley’s Foxfactor Lavender Blue. PGB (18,1) 1 Scott’s Oughterside Magic Sky, honest typical nicely sized bitch with good rib & loin. Neat in front & shoulder, good underline & well muscled nicely turned quarters. Pleasing head with good expression; 2 Sansom’s Tarkaswell Double Agent, showy bitch in great order. Good reach of neck, pleasing topline, strong loin, good tail & tailset. Neat tight feet; 3 Wilson’s Olderhill Malvena, super head with a keen expression, good forehand, pleasing in neck, & good in rib being easily spannable & well carried back. Will challenge the others hard when she has a little more coat. Res Inness’ Foxcraig Touch Of Magic for Dexlin. VHC Ritchie’s Ianteg Aurelia. MLB (15,4) 1 Johnson’s Benattivo Best Bet Karison, this bitch has loads of Border type. She is balanced & is without exaggeration. Feminine in head with a keen expression & put down in tip top condition. Caught the eye stood & on the move to take the class & the RCC in a very close challenge; 2 Baird’s Tojamatt Debutante for Dowgri, a smart nicely headed bitch with a good reach of neck good topline & tailset. Right for size & well muscled with good quarters which she used with drive around the ring; 3 Stockley’s Foxfactor Cue The Music, feminine & balanced, good in neck, good topline, correct tail & nice in rib. Put down to the minute in good harsh coat. Moved out well. Res Armstong’s Carrickfarm Mika. VHC Jenkins’ Badgerbeck Prada. LB (16,1) 1 Armstrong’s Ploughdown Placida, beautifully sized, balanced bitch in excellent condition being well muscled & shown in neat tight harsh coat. Appealing feminine head with a keen expression & neat ears. Good reach of neck, good shoulders & good ribs easily spanned & nicely carried back. Good topline & underline. Put all in on the challenge to beat very tough competition to take the CC; 2 Wilson’s Badgerbeck Backchat at Olderhill, another quality bitch of correct size with a good neck, narrow front, good in shoulder & neat in rib. Turned out in good coat she challenged hard in the class & for the RCC; 3 Mark’s Ravenside Time Passes, racy & well muscled, she is good for size, pleasing in neck good in rib & loin. Presented in good coat. Res Phillips’ Nantcoch Ffion. VHC Girling’s Benattivo Double Flame. OB (24,5) 1 Baxter’s Am Ch Sulan Easy Does It, good sized bitch presented in excellent good order. Well proportioned head with pleasing expression, neat forehand, & strong rear angulation. Good in rib & nice for length. Challenged hard for the top honours; 2 Hubner’s Ned/Int Ch British Cooper Emerson Fittipaldi Njk13 Ejs13, balanced bitch, pleasing in profile & topline, good front & shoulder, ribs well carried back to strong loin. Shown in correct thick double coat; 3 Armstrong’s Ch/Ir Ch Ploughdown Portia, narrow bitch with elegant neck, correct spannable ribs well carried back, good topline with good tailset. In super order with an excellent harsh tight coat. Res Fitzpatrick’s Am Ch Meadowlake Pants On Fire. VHC Girling’s Ch Benattivo Faberge. GCB (8) 1 Johnson’s Benattivo Best Bet Karison; 2 Levett’s Kyscafter Kestrel, feminine bitch shown in lovely order & showing beautifully. Pleasing reach of neck, good in rib, easily spanable, well angulated rear & good neat feet; 3 Freeman’s Borderella Snap Dragon, pleasing head with feminine expression, shown in good condition with harsh coat, well muscled throughout, good length of rib & body, nicely turned quarters. Neat tight feet with thick pads. Res Aldous’ Twigglestone Elfenor. VHC Bryan & Pounder’s Grindelvald Over The Moon at Hemlockstone. ELSPETH JACKSON Go To Top Of Page
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Crufts 15 Judge's Critique

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BORDER CRUFTS 15

Judge(s): MISS E JACKSON

BEST OF BREED
CH BRACKENFELL BOK TO BACH JW Dog Owner: MR C & MISS L HALL & ELLIS
BEST PUPPY
TOJAMATT INTEGRITY Bitch Owner: MR & MRS D MATTHEWS
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CH BRACKENFELL BOK TO BACH JW Dog Owner: MR C & MISS L HALL & ELLIS
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PLOUGHDOWN PLACIDA Bitch Owner: MR E & DR M ARMSTRONG
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CH BADGERHOLME EPSOM JET JW SHCM Dog Owner: MISS T, MR & MRS B JAMES & DICKINSON
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BORDER JUDGE CRUFTS 15

Border Terriers

First of all I would like to thank the KC for the honour & pleasure of judging this prestigious show. I must then thank my efficient & capable stewards who kept me on track & looked after me through the day. Most of all I would like to thank the exhibitors who rose from their beds at early hours & drove many miles to give me an entry of Border Terriers to be proud of & one which is was a delight to judge. It was not only strong numerically strong but also in depth of quality. It is a cliché to say that there were not enough cards to go around but in this entry it was certainly true. Determining all the final line up in each class was difficult & also in many deciding who should make the short list was also a challenge. Good dogs went without a card, ones who in a different entry I would have been happy to see as winners. In the challenges decisions remained tough & more than those that took the top honours were worthy of doing so & I would have been very pleased to have had more awards to give out.

In the days following this year’s show Crufts, dog shows & those who participate in them came in for some criticism. The picture painted by the media at this time was certainly not my experience. Before, during & after the show I found show people to be nothing but good natured, genuine & supportive. I enjoyed every minute of my day & hope that those that supported me with an entry or as spectators at the ringside did so too.

VD (11,1a)

What a lovely way to start the day. I just love a veteran class & this one was one of the best. Thank you for making the early start & giving me some wonderful mature gentlemen to judge. It says a lot about our breed that it can produce a class of 10 such lovely veterans.

1 Dean’s Ch Cedarhill Authorized, rising 8, this boy is maturing rather than aging. Shown in lovely condition with rough coat, he is balanced with a good reach of neck, good topline & well set on tail. He moved well & stood out in this class of good veterans & was certainly in the mix on the challenge;

2 Christensen’s Int Ch Danchos Midas, at 10 years of age this boy is a credit to his owner. He has bags of Border type, with a super head with a good strong muzzle & a dark eye. He was shown today in a good pin wire harsh double coat. He is spannable with ribs carried well back;

3 Richardson’s Ragatam Hawk at Staynorwood, an 8 year old not looking his age. He is a good sized, balanced dog with a good front & narrow ribs who looked good on the move. Res Harrison’s Ch Iacheslei Torus. VHC Johnson’s Karison Kasper.

MPD (1)

1 Ramus’ Onthill Aramis, this blue in good thick double coat stood alone but would have made a worthy winner in competition. Good for size, he has a good reach of neck, spanable ribs well laid back to a good loin & strong quarters.

PD (9,1)

1 Clark’s Gameway Mcvitie, quality puppy, in good jacket on a loose pelt, showing with activity. He has a good neck, narrow front & is right for size being easily spanned with ribs nicely carried back. The challenge for BP was a tough decision which could have gone either way with the bitch’s maturity going in her favour;

2 North’s Bandicoot Jimmy Choo at Northborders, typical masculine puppy with a good strong head with a short muzzle, good skull & neat dark ears. Good topline finished by a well set on tail. Moved out well;

3 Sneddon’s Kersfell Cool River, a nicely sized puppy who is good to go over. He has spans easily & has a good length of rib & back with nicely turned quarters. Just out of minor puppy he was giving a lot away to the others in maturity. Res Haughton’s Marton Magic mit Chorbeck. VHC Lothian’s Lairehope Diamant Rouge.

JD (19,2)

1 Metcalfe’s Dandyhow Friendly Fire at Chevinor, eyecatching junior with the best of coats & pelt. Good strong masculine head with a correct bite & keen expression. Pleasing in outline with a good neck, strong loin & good quarters;

2 Lockley’s Crazy Train Pilgrim to Chatmoss, another quality junior who pushed hard for the win. Good in neck, narrow front, easily spanned ribs & well muscled quarters. Shown in good thick coat;

3 Armstrong’s Ploughdown Plato, rangy blue dog shown in good condition in tight harsh coat. He has a pleasing profile & is narrow through his front & ribs. Has good tight feet. Res Holmes’ Barnby Caramel Wafer at Bimandi. VHC Brewster & Green’s Breckgreen Soldier Blue.

YD (19,2)

1 Lee’s Tythrop Timepiece, a quality blue dog making the most of himself showing on a loose lead & shown in super condition with a harsh jacket. Nice for size he is narrow in front with narrow ribs carried well back into a strong loin & has racy quarters. Another one who made his mark in the challenge;

2 Thomas’ Daluce King Of Emotion, another shown in correct thick double coat he is pleasing in outline with a good topline & well set tail. He has a good strong head with short strong muzzle, neat well placed ears & pleasing expression;

3 Broomhead’s Plushcourt The Boss Bee at Manorcroft, nicely sized fit young dog, easily spanned ribs, good topline & well muscled quarters. Could have challenged harder with a little more jacket. Res Tyumentseva’s Cedarhill No Excuse Needed. VHC Ter Weele’s Very Famous JoepV D Border.

GD (16,3)

The first two were both shown in good condition with super tight harsh coats. Both are good for type with good heads & were difficult to split with the maturity of the first making the difference.

1 Johnson’s Karison Keiser, neat red dog with lots of border type. Pleasing in outline with a good neck & topline finished with a well set on tail. Good strong well proportioned head with strong muzzle & neat ears. In good jacket on a thick loose pelt;

2 Lorraine & Thomas’ Raleniro Second Time Around, good head with keen expression. Nice in profile with good reach of neck, good shoulders, nicely proportioned body & good quarters;

3 Hollingsbee’s Otterwood Caius, neatly proportion racy blue dog, with good neck & shoulder & good neat feet. Res Holmes’ Barnby Caramel Wafer at Bimandi. VHC Brewster & Green’s Breckgreen Soldier Blue.

PGD (19,1)

1 Greenhill & Thomas’ Orangebox Stewards Enquiry into Tufterslodge, well balanced youngster in good jacket with lots of Border type. Good reach of neck to well proportioned body, strong loin & nicely turned quarters;

2 Stirling’s Chorbeck Snowfire, another with good type, well balanced with good body proportions. Nice in shoulder & good in topline with good tailset. Well muscled with strong quarters;

3 Hall & Ellis’ Bluesboy at Brackenfell, liked this boy’s type. He has a super head, a good short carrot shaped tail & was shown in good coat. At 6 years old he looks well for his age. Res Yeates’ Bristoc Rock The Boat at Bluebabel. VHC Robinson’s James Paw Georgie Boy.

MLD (15,4)

1 Brewster & Green’s Stowthorney Swinging Sam, workman like dog, easily spanned, racy, narrow all through & put down in good hard condition. Pleasing in head with a keen expression;

2 Barber’s Alcumlow Solitaire, another racy narrow dog, narrow in front, with good reach of neck who moved out well. May have pushed harder for the class with more coat;

3 Hillman’s Badgerbeck Prototype, nicely balanced dog shown in good thick jacket. Good length of back with ribs carried well back to strong loins. Res Allison’s Remony Merry Gentleman. VHC Fielding’s Chatmoss Les Diables Rouges Ir J Ch Cw '14.

LD (16,2)

There were some really tough decisions to make in this class.

1 Scott’s Oughterside Mintys Pride, right sized narrow dog, good reach of neck, good in front, pleasing in rib & loin. Covered the ground nicely on the move. Good in head with a keen expression;

2 Fletcher’s Wadesleia Mr Herriot, masculine dog put down to the minute in good thick harsh jacket on a thick pelt. Good topline & tailset, strong well muscled quarters & neat feet. Good strong head with strong muzzle, dark eye & neat ears;

3 Larner’s Hawcoat Lord George, another masculine type good in forehand having a good shoulder, narrow front, good neck & pleasing head & expression. Res Matthews’ Tojamatt Warlord. VHC Girling’s Benattivo Betfred.

OD (24,4)

I really needed more cards for this hotly contested class where some super dogs did not make the line up.

1 Hall & Ellis’ Ch Brackenfell Bok to Bach, a true showman who makes the most of all his attributes. Even in this strong class of quality border dogs he stood away. However, he is not just an eyecatcher & when you get your hands on him you find a quality, right sized, spannable dog with a strong masculine head with a keen expression. He is balanced & narrow with good ribs carried well back to a good loin with strong racy quarters & a super turn of stifle. He was my BP last time I judged & I could not deny him the Dog CC & BOB this time & I was thrilled to see him go G3;

2 James & Dickinson’s Ch Badgerholme Epsom Jet, shown in the best of condition with a good harsh blue coat at it’s very best this is another who knows how to make the most of his qualities. He is balanced overall with & has a good neck & topline finished by a well set tail. He is easily spanned & his ribs are well carried back. He moved well to take a very hotly contested RCC;

3 Spencer’s Ch Cobstoneway River Magic, when I have judged this boy before he scored on the strength of his strong masculine head, his well angulated quarters & his overall balance & type & he did so again on this occasion. He has the thickest of pelts topped by a super thick harsh coat. Res Wilson’s Ch Olderhill Afortunado. VHC Szeliga’s Sk/Pol Ch Pixel Rog Wojskiego.

GCD (16)

1 Metcalfe’s Dandyhow Friendly Fire at Chevinor, 1 in JD;

2 Harrison’s Ch Iacheslei Torus, lots to like about this worthy champion now a veteran. He is a typical dog shown in good condition with a good harsh coat. He is balanced & good for size & moved out well;

3 Johnson’s Karison Kasper, another veteran with bags of type showing like a youngster. He is a lovely size & has a good masculine head with a strong muzzle, good skull & neat ears. Res Hollingsbee’s Otterwood Caius. VHC Speake’s Cedarhill Stargazer.

VB (16,5)

The same comments apply here as did to the veteran dog class. Another splendid class of lovely sound mature Borders suggesting as a breed we are getting a lot right.

1 Baxter’s AMGCH Sulan Fancy That, a classy bitch not looking her age & showing like a youngster. Of correct size with good head, pleasing neck & good quarters. She was put down in super neat order with a good harsh coat & thick pelt;

2 Day’s Gameway Cappuccino of Withershins, a racy narrow balanced 10 year old in great condition being well muscled & shown in tight harsh coat. Even though she is two years older than the first she still challenged her for the class;

3 Williams’ Ch Hollowmoor Coremy, at 12 years old this girl still shows all the qualities which gained her the title of champion. She was shown in lovely order with the best of coats & is a credit to her owner & the breed. Res Small’s Badgerbeck Tree Pipit at Tilmoray. VHC Brewster & Green’s Breckgreen Blue Christmas.

MPB (1)

1 Ruth’s Hemlockstone Diana at Bowencloud, attractive blue youngster shown in good thick coat. She is right for size, pleasing in rib, strong in loin & has a correct short tail. Although she stood alone in this class she has many attributes to recommend her when she has some competition.

PB (9)

Not an easy class to judge with a wide range of age & therefore maturity. There is much promise for the breed here & I look forward to watching their further development.

1 Matthews’ Tojamatt Integrity, mature red bitch with a super strong but feminine head with a short strong muzzle. Good for size & length she is easily spanned with ribs well laid back to a strong loin. Pleasing topline with a well set tail. Moved well & took BPIB against strong competition;

2 Woollacott’s Earthtaw Groundsel in Tufterslodge, promising feminine blue coated puppy with attractive head, pleasing outline with an elegant neck, good in rib & nice for size. Shown in good jacket;

3 Parkes’ Clevepark Dazzle, typical balanced red bitch with pleasing head, feminine expression, good neck, level topline & well set short thick tail. Res McFarlane’s Lynsett Bold Spirit. VHC Roderick’s Benattivo Good News for Barterhound.

JB (24,4)

1 Guvercin’s Glebeheath Tea N'tiffers, quality typical Border in superb order with a new neat tight coat. She is balanced & lovely in outline with a well set tail. Strong but feminine head with a strong under jaw, super neck, good front & well muscled angulated quarters. Held her own in the challenge & one whose career I shall watch with interest;

2 Gregory’s Remony Frosted Ivy, another lovely bitch who pushed the winner hard. Shown in good thick coat she is balanced, racy & narrow throughout. She is good in neck & front & easily spanned;

3 Matthews’ Tojamatt Integrity. Res Pickering’s Picer Aimee Vilbert. VHC Morton-Shaw’s Fehmarn Moelwynbach.

YB (25,1)

1 Bladen’s Emblehope Dance And Dance, beautifully sized balanced bitch in fit order with a harsh blue coat. Lovely outline with good topline easily spanned with good rib cage well carried back. Good strong feminine head;

2 Parry’s Glebeheath Maiden Name at Oakyard, another quality bitch balanced throughout, narrow in rib, strong in loin, with well turned quarters. Presented in neat order with a good coat & thick pelt. Pushed hard for the class & on another day it could easily go the other way;

3 Lee’s Tythrop Turn Back Time, feminine blue bitch with a good topline & the best of short thick tails well set on. Good reach of neck, good narrow shoulder & front. Balanced & neat in profile, moved soundly. Res Mooney’s Brumberhill Bollinger for Chesterton. VHC Henderson’s Fightingstar's The Best Little Girl.

GB (25,2)

1 Milton’s Baillieswells Stronachie, lovely bitch to go over being narrow all through. Feminine head with a keen expression & neat ears. Pleasing neck, neat front & well laid ribs. In good double thick coat;

2 Roslin-Williams’ Mansergh Plusfours, another bitch narrow throughout who comes to hand nicely, pleasing head with a feminine expression, good lay of shoulder with spannable ribs. Moved out well;

3 Anscombe’s Orangebox Photo Finish, typical bitch good in outline & good for length with ribs carried well back to a strong loin. In super thick coat. Res Barber’s Alcumlow Miss Teeq. VHC Stockley’s Foxfactor Lavender Blue.

PGB (18,1)

1 Scott’s Oughterside Magic Sky, honest typical nicely sized bitch with good rib & loin. Neat in front & shoulder, good underline & well muscled nicely turned quarters. Pleasing head with good expression;

2 Sansom’s Tarkaswell Double Agent, showy bitch in great order. Good reach of neck, pleasing topline, strong loin, good tail & tailset. Neat tight feet;

3 Wilson’s Olderhill Malvena, super head with a keen expression, good forehand, pleasing in neck, & good in rib being easily spannable & well carried back. Will challenge the others hard when she has a little more coat. Res Inness’ Foxcraig Touch Of Magic for Dexlin. VHC Ritchie’s Ianteg Aurelia.

MLB (15,4)

1 Johnson’s Benattivo Best Bet Karison, this bitch has loads of Border type. She is balanced & is without exaggeration. Feminine in head with a keen expression & put down in tip top condition. Caught the eye stood & on the move to take the class & the RCC in a very close challenge;

2 Baird’s Tojamatt Debutante for Dowgri, a smart nicely headed bitch with a good reach of neck good topline & tailset. Right for size & well muscled with good quarters which she used with drive around the ring;

3 Stockley’s Foxfactor Cue The Music, feminine & balanced, good in neck, good topline, correct tail & nice in rib. Put down to the minute in good harsh coat. Moved out well. Res Armstong’s Carrickfarm Mika. VHC Jenkins’ Badgerbeck Prada.

LB (16,1)

1 Armstrong’s Ploughdown Placida, beautifully sized, balanced bitch in excellent condition being well muscled & shown in neat tight harsh coat. Appealing feminine head with a keen expression & neat ears. Good reach of neck, good shoulders & good ribs easily spanned & nicely carried back. Good topline & underline. Put all in on the challenge to beat very tough competition to take the CC;

2 Wilson’s Badgerbeck Backchat at Olderhill, another quality bitch of correct size with a good neck, narrow front, good in shoulder & neat in rib. Turned out in good coat she challenged hard in the class & for the RCC;

3 Mark’s Ravenside Time Passes, racy & well muscled, she is good for size, pleasing in neck good in rib & loin. Presented in good coat. Res Phillips’ Nantcoch Ffion. VHC Girling’s Benattivo Double Flame.

OB (24,5)

1 Baxter’s Am Ch Sulan Easy Does It, good sized bitch presented in excellent good order. Well proportioned head with pleasing expression, neat forehand, & strong rear angulation. Good in rib & nice for length. Challenged hard for the top honours;

2 Hubner’s Ned/Int Ch British Cooper Emerson Fittipaldi Njk13 Ejs13, balanced bitch, pleasing in profile & topline, good front & shoulder, ribs well carried back to strong loin. Shown in correct thick double coat;

3 Armstrong’s Ch/Ir Ch Ploughdown Portia, narrow bitch with elegant neck, correct spannable ribs well carried back, good topline with good tailset. In super order with an excellent harsh tight coat. Res Fitzpatrick’s Am Ch Meadowlake Pants On Fire. VHC Girling’s Ch Benattivo Faberge.

GCB (8)

1 Johnson’s Benattivo Best Bet Karison;

2 Levett’s Kyscafter Kestrel, feminine bitch shown in lovely order & showing beautifully. Pleasing reach of neck, good in rib, easily spanable, well angulated rear & good neat feet;

3 Freeman’s Borderella Snap Dragon, pleasing head with feminine expression, shown in good condition with harsh coat, well muscled throughout, good length of rib & body, nicely turned quarters. Neat tight feet with thick pads. Res Aldous’ Twigglestone Elfenor. VHC Bryan & Pounder’s Grindelvald Over The Moon at Hemlockstone.

ELSPETH JACKSON

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