Border Terrier SKC August 11 Judge's Critique

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KC Breed Standard SKC August 11 Judge	BORDER SKC AUGUST 11 Judge(s) MRS M B REEVES DCC CH RAVENSIDE BALLYMOSS (MR M LOWRY) RDCC LAIREHOPE LORD OF THE GLEN AT TWEEDBURN (MR & MRS G C ARCHIBALD) BCC STONEYGIN DOLLY MIXTURE AT PHERJAN (MR C & MRS C A MALTBY) RBCC CH REMONY BARLEY TWIST JW SHCM (MRS A E GREGORY) BOB STONEYGIN DOLLY MIXTURE AT PHERJAN (MR C & MRS C A MALTBY) BP DANDYHOW DR WALTER (MRS K M IRVING) BORDER JUDGE SKC AUGUST 11 Though pleased with my winners, depth of quality within the entry was mostly lacking. It is fair to say that Border Terriers still come in every size and shape imaginable. Though I am aware that it is a matter that sharply divides opinion within the breed, I for one would prefer the breed standard to be more specific in detail of what is desirable. Maybe, perhaps that might head to a more uniform type in the showring. Minor Puppy – Dog Entries: 6 Absentees: 1 1st Merumhor Midwinter (Mr G & Mrs H Mckenzie) b/t. Masculine head with strong jaw and good teeth, spannable, good length of rib moderately sprung, not flat. Balanced angulation. Shown in plentiful harsh coat with thick pelt 2nd Fehmarn Highland Encounter (Mrs E J Scott) g/t. Good overall shape, easily spanned, straight front, coat just coming through. 3rd Borderbridge Adagio (Miss B J Singh) Res Joncroft Ghillie Dhu (M Johnston) VHC Foxthorn Wiccan Sabbats (Mr R, Mrs S & Miss M Taylor) Puppy – Dog Entries: 2 Absentees: 0 1st Dandyhow Dr Walter (Mrs K M Irving) g/t. Balanced and sound with good angulation, level topline, tail well set and carried. Shown in excellent coat. Has ring presence and moves well all round. BP. 2nd Irton Morse Code (Mr & Mrs Fryer) red. In full coat and up to size. Needs to settle on the table, but very pleasing otter head and truly impressive on the move. Junior – Dog Entries: 3 Absentees: 1 1st Quarryway Tabasco At Dualta (Mr W T & Mrs J L Edwards) g/t. Spannable with straight front. Rather upright in shoulder but good hind angulation. Movement OK but does not hold his topline. 2nd Ollivander Benjamin Of Cringletie (Mrs R E A Fowler) Pleasing enough in head, but too wide in front and hard to span. Yearling – Dog Entries: 2 Absentees: 1 1st Colourbox Gunpower (Mrs L A Fordham) b/t. Typical Border head, straight front, shoulder placement could be better and hard to span. Moved fairly well but does not hold his topline. Novice – Dog Entries: 2 Absentees: 0 1st Colourbox Gunpower (Mrs L A Fordham) 2nd Ollivander Benjamin Of Cringletie (Mrs R E A Fowler) Post Graduate – Dog Entries: 8 Absentees: 0 1st Ragatam Lets Go Over Borderbridge (Miss B J Singh) g/t. Very pleasing outline and narrow all through. Easily spanned with moderately sprung ribs of good length. Liked his head qualities, moderately broad in skull and short strong muzzle. Good shoulder placement and well angulated quarters. Moves soundly all round 2nd Badgerbeck Beau Geste For Buckwilde (Miss M Willis) g/t. Up to size but sound all through. Straight front, good rib shape and spannable. Shown in very good harsh coat. 3rd Ycart Best Shot Remmington (Mr K K & Mrs T J Fraser & Butler) Res The Dark Crystal (Mrs Anderson) VHC Hollowpoint Gunsmoke (Mr T & Mrs S Price) Limit – Dog Entries: 10 Absentees: 3 1st Lairehope Lord Of The Glen At Tweedburn (Mr & Mrs G C Archibald) g/t. In full coat. Well balanced, easily spanned, straight front and compact feet. Excellent shoulder and rear angulation. Masculine head and strong jaw, RCC 2nd Earthwise Wolfbane JW ShCM (Mr E J Houston) Another that I liked very much. Narrow all through with excellent angles and typical head and expression. Not in his best coat today. 3rd Glenbucket Clan Chief (Mrs M J Alexander) Res Minx’s Diamond (Mrs Anderson) VHC Brumborder River Skipper At Shiftyfox (Mr G Wildey) Open – Dog Entries: 5 Absentees: 1 1st CH Ravenside Ballymoss (Mr M Lowry) g/t. Presented in tip top form. Very pleasing neck, shoulder topline. Good length of rib producing correct underline. Narrow straight front, easily spanned. Good Otter shape head and keen expression. Moved well all ways. CC. 2nd CH Hesslemere Hi Karate JW (Mrs C Davis) b/t. Also of top quality. A well constructed dog easily spanned and with a good masculine head and strong muzzle. Good shoulder placement but a bit more rear angulation would improve. Moves with drive and purpose. 3rd Chase Me Kato At Thorpe (Mr G & Mrs L Patchett) Res Earthwise Follow Me (Mr E J Houston) Veteran – Dog Entries: 2 Absentees: 0 1st CH Ashbrae Poacher (Mr & Mrs A Cuthbertson) red. Still in very good order with first class ottery head. He is narrow all through with good angles and easily spanned. Shown in plentiful harsh coat and moved soundly 2nd Dugaden Tusker ShCM (Mr C J & Mrs J H Martin) b/t. A sound typical dog with very good angulation who moved out straight and true. Minor Puppy – Bitch Entries: 7 Absentees: 1 1st Merumhor Solstice Belle (Mr C J & Mrs J H Martin) b/t. Loved make and shape, attractive head qualities, shown in plentiful coat, excellent angles and moved out happily. 2nd Ravenside Zenyatta (Mr M Lowry) g/t. What a lovely pup, sweet head, nice length of rib and super coat and pelt. Very promising. 3rd Lairehope Blueberry Bling Naf (Mr P & Mrs K Lothian) Res Ycart Digging On Infront (Mr K K & Mrs Tj Fraser & Butler) VHC Merumhor Suzy Snowflake (Mrs A & Mr M Hayes) Puppy – Bitch Entries: 5 Absentees: 0 1st Ragatam Nutmeg (Miss T Peacock) g/t. Very pleasing body shape. Flowing neck, shoulder and topline which she held on the move. Well set and carried tail and well angulated quarters. Feminine head qualities and sound in movement all ways. BPB 2nd Irton Enigma (Mr & Mrs Fryer) red. Pleasing size and shape with very attractive ottery head, straight front and easily spanned. Just like her litter brother she moves really well. 3rd Tividale Apple Crumble (Mrs J Allison) Res Irton Mata Hari At Foxthorn (Mr R, Mrs S & Miss M Taylor) VHC Asplands Riddle Me Wry (Mrs F M Colton) Junior – Bitch Entries: 7 Absentees: 4 1st Bramblebrae Violet At Shiftyfox (Mr G Wildey) b/t. Balanced and sound, well angulated, good length of rib, level topline which she held when moving, very good well set tail, typical head qualities and shown in harsh coat. Just a touch wide in chest 2nd Achnagairn Dizzy Dancer (Mr G & Mrs L Patchett) Quite pleasing overall but sort of coat today. Head OK but would prefer a smaller ear. 3rd Bonosue Damson Queen (Mr I A Hardman) Yearling – Bitch Entries: 7 Absentees: 3 1st Ir CH Blewecourt Manhattan At Ploughdown (Mr E & Dr M Armstrong) , g/t. Presented to perfection, lovely neck, shoulder and topline, harsh coat and thick pelt. Typical ottery head and excellent expression. Straight and true all round on the move, a narrower front would complete the picture 2nd Spanwise Absinthe (Mrs L A Hardman) Good for balance and tail set. Keen expression, short of coat today. Covered the ground well. 3rd Seymours Bubble And Squeak For Raleniro (Mr M J & Mrs D A Lorraine) Res Rhozzum Viola At Borderbridge (Miss B J Singh) Novice – Bitch Entries: 6 Absentees: 2 1st Ragatam Nutmeg (Miss T Peacock) 2nd Hapsberg’s Hot Fuzz (Master T J Williams) b/t. Well shown by her young master. Pleasing typical head qualities, plentiful harsh coat, moved out well holding her topline. Better angulation behind would improve but well deserved this second placing. 3rd Irton Mata Hari At Foxthorn (Mr R, Mrs S & Miss M Taylor) Res Bonosue Damson Queen (Mr I A Hardman) Post Graduate – Bitch Entries: 13 Absentees: 4 1st Kilburnpride Lily (Mrs E J Scott) Liked her overall shape, typical head qualities and expression. Good hind angulation and well set tail. 2nd Carrickfarm Mika (Mrs J M Armstrong) Of handy size and good condition. Well placed shoulder and good angulation. Quite pleasing in head. 3rd Joncroft Never Unprepared (C Johnston) Res Aurgwen Alyth ShCM (Mrs J M Phillips) VHC Spanwise Absinthe (Mrs L A Hardman) Limit – Bitch Entries: 16 Absentees: 6 1st Stoneygin Dolly Mixture at Pherjan (Mr C & Mrs C A Maltby) b/t. Ideal for size, lovely outline, narrow all through, excellent length rib moderately sprung. Balanced angulation, feminine ottery head with keen expression. Flowing outline on the move, CC & BOB. 2nd Stineval Celeste at Merumhor (Mr C J & Mrs J H Martin) g/t. Well constructed, harsh coat, straight front, good tail set. Lovely head qualities, moved out precisely. 3rd Badgerbeck Blizzard At Ploughdown (Mr E & Dr M Armstrong) Res Lairehope Ruby Romance (Mr P & Mrs K Lothian) VHC Tividale Maple (Mrs J Allison) Open – Bitch Entries: 3 Absentees: 1 1st CH Remony Barley Twist JW ShCM (Mrs A E Gregory) g/t. Worthy champion still in fine fettle. Super coat and thick pelt, narrow all through, excellent angulation. Moves out with enthusiasm, RCC. . 2nd Ir CH Comberdown Rosalie (Mr I & Mrs A Higham) b/t. A tall bitch, narrow enough with straight front and sufficient angulation. Some good head qualities. Could do with holding her topline better on the move Veteran – Bitch Entries: 1 Absentees: 0 1st Bonosue Queen Of The Nile ShCM (Mrs L A Hardman) 12 years, still sound and full of life. Shown in good harsh coat. 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SKC August 11 Results Judge's Critique

KC Breed Standard

SKC August 11 Judge

BORDER SKC AUGUST 11

Judge(s) MRS M B REEVES

DCC CH RAVENSIDE BALLYMOSS (MR M LOWRY)
RDCC LAIREHOPE LORD OF THE GLEN AT TWEEDBURN (MR & MRS G C ARCHIBALD)
BCC STONEYGIN DOLLY MIXTURE AT PHERJAN (MR C & MRS C A MALTBY)
RBCC CH REMONY BARLEY TWIST JW SHCM (MRS A E GREGORY)
BOB STONEYGIN DOLLY MIXTURE AT PHERJAN (MR C & MRS C A MALTBY)
BP DANDYHOW DR WALTER (MRS K M IRVING)

BORDER JUDGE SKC AUGUST 11

Though pleased with my winners, depth of quality within the entry was mostly lacking. It is fair to say that Border Terriers still come in every size and shape imaginable. Though I am aware that it is a matter that sharply divides opinion within the breed, I for one would prefer the breed standard to be more specific in detail of what is desirable. Maybe, perhaps that might head to a more uniform type in the showring.

Minor Puppy – Dog Entries: 6 Absentees: 1

1st Merumhor Midwinter (Mr G & Mrs H Mckenzie) b/t. Masculine head with strong jaw and good teeth, spannable, good length of rib moderately sprung, not flat. Balanced angulation. Shown in plentiful harsh coat with thick pelt

2nd Fehmarn Highland Encounter (Mrs E J Scott) g/t. Good overall shape, easily spanned, straight front, coat just coming through.

3rd Borderbridge Adagio (Miss B J Singh)

Res Joncroft Ghillie Dhu (M Johnston)

VHC Foxthorn Wiccan Sabbats (Mr R, Mrs S & Miss M Taylor)

Puppy – Dog Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1st Dandyhow Dr Walter (Mrs K M Irving) g/t. Balanced and sound with good angulation, level topline, tail well set and carried. Shown in excellent coat. Has ring presence and moves well all round. BP.

2nd Irton Morse Code (Mr & Mrs Fryer) red. In full coat and up to size. Needs to settle on the table, but very pleasing otter head and truly impressive on the move.

Junior – Dog Entries: 3 Absentees: 1

1st Quarryway Tabasco At Dualta (Mr W T & Mrs J L Edwards) g/t. Spannable with straight front. Rather upright in shoulder but good hind angulation. Movement OK but does not hold his topline.

2nd Ollivander Benjamin Of Cringletie (Mrs R E A Fowler) Pleasing enough in head, but too wide in front and hard to span.

Yearling – Dog Entries: 2 Absentees: 1

1st Colourbox Gunpower (Mrs L A Fordham) b/t. Typical Border head, straight front, shoulder placement could be better and hard to span. Moved fairly well but does not hold his topline.

Novice – Dog Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1st Colourbox Gunpower (Mrs L A Fordham)

2nd Ollivander Benjamin Of Cringletie (Mrs R E A Fowler)

Post Graduate – Dog Entries: 8 Absentees: 0

1st Ragatam Lets Go Over Borderbridge (Miss B J Singh) g/t. Very pleasing outline and narrow all through. Easily spanned with moderately sprung ribs of good length. Liked his head qualities, moderately broad in skull and short strong muzzle. Good shoulder placement and well angulated quarters. Moves soundly all round

2nd Badgerbeck Beau Geste For Buckwilde (Miss M Willis) g/t. Up to size but sound all through. Straight front, good rib shape and spannable. Shown in very good harsh coat.

3rd Ycart Best Shot Remmington (Mr K K & Mrs T J Fraser & Butler)

Res The Dark Crystal (Mrs Anderson)

VHC Hollowpoint Gunsmoke (Mr T & Mrs S Price)

Limit – Dog Entries: 10 Absentees: 3

1st Lairehope Lord Of The Glen At Tweedburn (Mr & Mrs G C Archibald) g/t. In full coat. Well balanced, easily spanned, straight front and compact feet. Excellent shoulder and rear angulation. Masculine head and strong jaw, RCC

2nd Earthwise Wolfbane JW ShCM (Mr E J Houston) Another that I liked very much. Narrow all through with excellent angles and typical head and expression. Not in his best coat today.

3rd Glenbucket Clan Chief (Mrs M J Alexander)

Res Minx’s Diamond (Mrs Anderson)

VHC Brumborder River Skipper At Shiftyfox (Mr G Wildey)

Open – Dog Entries: 5 Absentees: 1

1st CH Ravenside Ballymoss (Mr M Lowry) g/t. Presented in tip top form. Very pleasing neck, shoulder topline. Good length of rib producing correct underline. Narrow straight front, easily spanned. Good Otter shape head and keen expression. Moved well all ways. CC.

2nd CH Hesslemere Hi Karate JW (Mrs C Davis) b/t. Also of top quality. A well constructed dog easily spanned and with a good masculine head and strong muzzle. Good shoulder placement but a bit more rear angulation would improve. Moves with drive and purpose.

3rd Chase Me Kato At Thorpe (Mr G & Mrs L Patchett)

Res Earthwise Follow Me (Mr E J Houston)

Veteran – Dog Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1st CH Ashbrae Poacher (Mr & Mrs A Cuthbertson) red. Still in very good order with first class ottery head. He is narrow all through with good angles and easily spanned. Shown in plentiful harsh coat and moved soundly

2nd Dugaden Tusker ShCM (Mr C J & Mrs J H Martin) b/t. A sound typical dog with very good angulation who moved out straight and true.

Minor Puppy – Bitch Entries: 7 Absentees: 1

1st Merumhor Solstice Belle (Mr C J & Mrs J H Martin) b/t. Loved make and shape, attractive head qualities, shown in plentiful coat, excellent angles and moved out happily.

2nd Ravenside Zenyatta (Mr M Lowry) g/t. What a lovely pup, sweet head, nice length of rib and super coat and pelt. Very promising.

3rd Lairehope Blueberry Bling Naf (Mr P & Mrs K Lothian)

Res Ycart Digging On Infront (Mr K K & Mrs Tj Fraser & Butler)

VHC Merumhor Suzy Snowflake (Mrs A & Mr M Hayes)

Puppy – Bitch Entries: 5 Absentees: 0

1st Ragatam Nutmeg (Miss T Peacock) g/t. Very pleasing body shape. Flowing neck, shoulder and topline which she held on the move. Well set and carried tail and well angulated quarters. Feminine head qualities and sound in movement all ways. BPB

2nd Irton Enigma (Mr & Mrs Fryer) red. Pleasing size and shape with very attractive ottery head, straight front and easily spanned. Just like her litter brother she moves really well.

3rd Tividale Apple Crumble (Mrs J Allison)

Res Irton Mata Hari At Foxthorn (Mr R, Mrs S & Miss M Taylor)

VHC Asplands Riddle Me Wry (Mrs F M Colton)

Junior – Bitch Entries: 7 Absentees: 4

1st Bramblebrae Violet At Shiftyfox (Mr G Wildey) b/t. Balanced and sound, well angulated, good length of rib, level topline which she held when moving, very good well set tail, typical head qualities and shown in harsh coat. Just a touch wide in chest

2nd Achnagairn Dizzy Dancer (Mr G & Mrs L Patchett) Quite pleasing overall but sort of coat today. Head OK but would prefer a smaller ear.

3rd Bonosue Damson Queen (Mr I A Hardman)

Yearling – Bitch Entries: 7 Absentees: 3

1st Ir CH Blewecourt Manhattan At Ploughdown (Mr E & Dr M Armstrong) , g/t. Presented to perfection, lovely neck, shoulder and topline, harsh coat and thick pelt. Typical ottery head and excellent expression. Straight and true all round on the move, a narrower front would complete the picture

2nd Spanwise Absinthe (Mrs L A Hardman) Good for balance and tail set. Keen expression, short of coat today. Covered the ground well.

3rd Seymours Bubble And Squeak For Raleniro (Mr M J & Mrs D A Lorraine)

Res Rhozzum Viola At Borderbridge (Miss B J Singh)

Novice – Bitch Entries: 6 Absentees: 2

1st Ragatam Nutmeg (Miss T Peacock)

2nd Hapsberg’s Hot Fuzz (Master T J Williams) b/t. Well shown by her young master. Pleasing typical head qualities, plentiful harsh coat, moved out well holding her topline. Better angulation behind would improve but well deserved this second placing.

3rd Irton Mata Hari At Foxthorn (Mr R, Mrs S & Miss M Taylor)

Res Bonosue Damson Queen (Mr I A Hardman)

Post Graduate – Bitch Entries: 13 Absentees: 4

1st Kilburnpride Lily (Mrs E J Scott) Liked her overall shape, typical head qualities and expression. Good hind angulation and well set tail.

2nd Carrickfarm Mika (Mrs J M Armstrong) Of handy size and good condition. Well placed shoulder and good angulation. Quite pleasing in head.

3rd Joncroft Never Unprepared (C Johnston)

Res Aurgwen Alyth ShCM (Mrs J M Phillips)

VHC Spanwise Absinthe (Mrs L A Hardman)

Limit – Bitch Entries: 16 Absentees: 6

1st Stoneygin Dolly Mixture at Pherjan (Mr C & Mrs C A Maltby) b/t. Ideal for size, lovely outline, narrow all through, excellent length rib moderately sprung. Balanced angulation, feminine ottery head with keen expression. Flowing outline on the move, CC & BOB.

2nd Stineval Celeste at Merumhor (Mr C J & Mrs J H Martin) g/t. Well constructed, harsh coat, straight front, good tail set. Lovely head qualities, moved out precisely.

3rd Badgerbeck Blizzard At Ploughdown (Mr E & Dr M Armstrong)

Res Lairehope Ruby Romance (Mr P & Mrs K Lothian)

VHC Tividale Maple (Mrs J Allison)

Open – Bitch Entries: 3 Absentees: 1

1st CH Remony Barley Twist JW ShCM (Mrs A E Gregory) g/t. Worthy champion still in fine fettle. Super coat and thick pelt, narrow all through, excellent angulation. Moves out with enthusiasm, RCC. .

2nd Ir CH Comberdown Rosalie (Mr I & Mrs A Higham) b/t. A tall bitch, narrow enough with straight front and sufficient angulation. Some good head qualities. Could do with holding her topline better on the move

Veteran – Bitch Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1st Bonosue Queen Of The Nile ShCM (Mrs L A Hardman) 12 years, still sound and full of life. Shown in good harsh coat. Pleasing overall shape and moved out with purpose.

Judge MRS M B REEVES

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