Dandy Dinmont Crufts 18 Judge's Critique

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KC Breed Standard Crufts 18 Judge	DANDIE DINMONT CRUFTS 18 Judge(s): MR P KEEVIL BEST OF BREED BORDERSTONE KINGMAN FOR LANNIA Dog Owner: MRS J E BOOTH BEST PUPPY MISS SOPHIE DI LUNA CAPRESE AT TORBRAE (IMP DEU) Bitch Owner: MISS M R FRANCE DOG CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE BORDERSTONE KINGMAN FOR LANNIA Dog Owner: MRS J E BOOTH BITCH CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE GERMAN DANDIES VIOLETTA Bitch Owner: MISS H BUCKLEY RESERVE DOG CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE REIDSWIRE BORDER BATTLECRY TO RUBEGUD Dog Owner: MISS A J RAYNER RESERVE BITCH CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE CH CASSENCARRIE MISS GRACE AT PENNYWAVE Bitch Owner: MRS B DEACON DANDIE DINMONT JUDGE CRUFTS 18 I found myself in the somewhat unusual position of being a short notice replacement judge for the scheduled Karen Plastow. Postal entries had already closed and there were just a few days left for online entries when the change of judge was announced. Consequently, it is difficult to know which exhibitors entered under Karen and which under me. However, I did end up with the largest number of dogs for 8 years with 67 Dandies. My apologies if you entered under Karen and were disappointed, but I did my very best to assess the dogs in front of me without favour or bias. It was obvious to me that there were quite a number of, for want of a better term, "novice" exhibitors showing at Crufts for the first time, which I welcomed, and whilst many did not go away with major awards, they all paid the same entry fees and were entitled to the same courtesy and thoroughness from the judge. For a person like me who just adores this breed, each and every one of the Dandies was special and I felt it a great privilege to have so many dogs to look over. However, a judges job is to find the dogs which in his/her opinion most closely match the breed standard and place them accordingly, which I tried to do. Thank you to all who showed under me. It is traditional in the preamble to a major show critique to give some sort of a "State of the Nation" statement, pointing out where the breed is going wrong and what breeders need to do to address the faults. However, I am not sure how comprehensive a cross-section of the population I had under me, so let me just add just a few comments. I always have in the back of my mind the three vitally important words from start the breed standard: "Game + Workmanlike + Terrier". I look for dogs that are in fit condition and of the correct size. The first paragraph of the Breed Standard really sums up the breed to a tee: "Distinctive head with a beautiful silky covering, with large, wise, intelligent eyes offsetting long, low, weaselly body. Short, strong legs; weatherproof coat." Some dogs I found "over furnished" in topknot and some clearly did not have a weatherproof coat. Movement was generally good with just a few poor backends. Mouths were overall good but I did have a few level mouths. I was delighted with my winners, all of which, for me, ticked all the above boxes. VD (2,1) 1 Bromley's Ch Mishahda Volcanic Storm. A Champion coming up for 8 years old and showing no signs of growing old gracefully, enjoyed this moment in the spotlight again. Great pepper coat, can still show the youngsters a thing or two. JD (3) 1 Rayner's Reidswire Border Battlecry to Rubegud. 15 month old pepper with an outstanding coat, which probably could have been presented better, but his great qualities carried him through today. Correct size, but still with good bone and body. I loved his height to length ratio caped with a correctly set, short tail presented a balanced picture of great potential. Moved straight and true coming and going without excessive flamboyance. If there was just one dog the judge could take home, it probably would have been this one. RDCC. 2 Denham's Dentgate Mulberry. A different type, larger and longer in the leg than 1 and without the weatherproof jacket demanded for the breed. Well balanced head with a large skull. good eye. Still young with time on his side. 3 Perry's Mishahda Nothing Compares at Pogleswood. The overall picture of this dog was spoilt for me by an excessive topknot which just made the head look unbalanced. Another larger dog not in the best of jackets today, but the movement was OK. PGD (11,1) Not the strongest of classes, which is probably to be expected for Post Graduate. 1 Hubbard & Miller's Dryfevalley Johnny Fox. Large head with well-domed forehead, of correct proportions, dark eyes and a good bite and big teeth, great mustard coat and in good condition, correct topline, tail set and carriage, bit short in rib. Moved out well and with a happy disposition. 2 Harcourt-Morris' Dainty Dandies River Mersey at Lenacourt. Good head with a lovely expression from big round eye well-placed shoulders and strong quarters. Moved and showed well. 3 Bell's Reidswire Lord O' Liddesdale. Good head and eye, nice coat and furnishings, overall picture spoilt by the turning out one of his feet. Moved OK both ways. LD (6,1) 1 Youngs' Inzievar The Goldsmith. Well balanced dog, nothing overdone, correctly balanced mustard coat, nice head with big round eye, correct stop and strength in muzzle, big teeth with big nose. At first, he appeared out at shoulders but this was just excessive coat, which can be improved in presentation. Moved well both ways. 2 Sleight's Bonnybeck Moonlight Bay Shcm. Larger dog than my winner. Lovely mustard jacket presented in great condition, with strong head with correct bite. Typical Dandie expression, the movement was OK. 3 Drake's Tollcross Tartan Tavish. Good size well-balanced pepper with appealing expression and good bite. Correct pepper jacket, nice tight front, but did not show off to his best today. OD (7,3) 1 Booth's Borderstone Kingman For Lannia. Quality pepper of correct size and proportions - nothing over exaggerated about him - he fits the breed standard and you can't really say much more than that. Dark round expressive eyes. great neck, front and lay of shoulder into good topline Lovely inky blue-black colour and silver furnishings, well presented and handled showing off his correct movement - I was delighted to award him this third and qualifying CC and eventual BOB. 2 Edwards' Cloverwood Midnight Blue. Correct but rather short pepper jacket today. Nice expression and shape of head, expressive eyes and correct ear set. excellent bone, well ribbed and muscled. Not the movement of my winner but considered for the RDCC. 3 Jacka-Slater's Pennywave Lone Ranger Shcm. 6 year mustard who is well boned with a strong skull. Good round eye of correct colour and shape. correct scissor bite and large teeth. Short of coat today, which was a pity but he moved well and obviously was enjoying himself as was his handler. Good Citizen Dog Scheme (2) 1 Rayner's Reidswire Border Battlecry To Rubegud . See JD. 2 Sleight Bonnybeck Moonlight Bay Shcm. See LD. VB (3,1) 1 Ch Deacon's Cassencarrie Miss Grace at Pennywave. What can you say when you get such a lovely bitch which is nearly 9 years old under you. An absolute credit to her breeder and owner. She still has a lovely outline and is sound and positive on the move. Lovely colours in her pepper coat, good size, not over presented. I was delighted to award her the RBCC. 2 Sleight's Cassencarrie Madelaina at Bonnybeck. Nice 8 yr old, well bodied, feminine head good eye, clean bite and expression, correct coat of good texture, good tail set. Movement OK. PB (4,1) 1 France's Miss Sophie Di Luna Caprese At Torbrae. 11-month-old Mustard, up to size, nice balanced puppy, confident mover for one so young, I suspect a lot more to come from this young lady. 2 Stanley's Honey Hope Ze Zihelske Zahrady At Waffelin. 10-month mustard. Pretty head and expression with good proportions, well-muscled neck, with correct ear set and good dentition. Needs to tighten in front. Moved well in profile and with good rear drive. 3 Brown's Henrietta Harris Ze Zihelske Zahrady. Two youngsters together, puppy and handler, both obviously enjoying their day out. Correct pepper coat if a little short today. OK for size, nice outline eyes good for shape and colour and set wide apart. Movement was fine. JB (5,1) 1 Tinsley's Cloverwood Yours Truly. Young Pepper bitch just about still in Junior. Overall pleasing dog to go over, correct coat and lovely for size. Nice dark eye, correct mouth and big teeth, a good profile which was kept on the move. I am sure she will do well when she is fully mature. 2 Sheppard's Dentgate Sugarberries at Thystine. Well presented with typical head and expression correct size and balanced flowing topline and tail-set. Well off for bone and muscle. Unfortunate to meet my winner today. 3 Poole's Reidswire Border Bluebell. I suspect a classic slow maturing Dandie. Still quite raw, but with a great coat coming and not over furnished. PGB (11,4) 1 Mcguinness' Siwop Secret Wish. 2-year-old mustard who was very well presented. Feminine nice domed head, dark eye with fine ears, in good crisp coat. Excellent rear, perhaps a little wide in front and still a little "fine" in bone, but a quality bitch. 2 Hubbard's Bonnybeck Chrystal Cascade at Crackerdog, Bigger than my winner, which cost her. Correct weasely body shape. Large head and skull, dark eyes, good bite with big strong dentition Front need to tighten as it spoils the picture when standing, as she has nice big feet. 3 Throup's Cassencarrie Cleo Rose. Mustard of good length and outline. Moved and showed well. Pleasing head and eye, up to size. LB (5) 1 Buckley's German Dandies Violetta. Top quality mustard who really stood out today. Correct for size with the most beautiful rich colour and well textured coat. Good balanced of height to length, feminine head with good mouth and depth of muzzle, dark hazel eye and low set ears. Shown in top condition, well-muscled and fit, she moved very well on her well-padded feet, holding her outline. Delighted to award her a well-deserved BCC. 2 Davies' Meriel's Munnings. Nice little mustard, who moved quite well. good shoulder placement and balanced in length. Perhaps a tad more neck would really complete the picture. 3 Russell's Hawkesmill Karamel. Good mustard, with attractive head and expression well boned. Balanced in outline with muscular neck of good length and topline nicely sprung ribs. Free mover. OB (11,3) 1 Henry's Trinzy Hair N' Graces. Pretty mustard, perhaps a touch too flashy in presentation for my tastes but her quality took her through to win the class. Good head, dark eye and good bite. Good outline, perhaps needing just a touch more length to really finish off the picture. Well ribbed tight shoulders and good feet. 2 Jacka-Slater's Cloverwood Duchess May. Another nice mustard but of different type to the class winner. Nice outline, but the overall picture was spoilt for me because of a slight lacking of neck. Short muscular legs, good tail set and carriage. Sound and free mover. 3 Harcourt-Morris' Int Ch Dainty Dandies Royal Dutch Emma for Lenacour. Well-presented mustard, nicely put together and balanced overall with feminine expression. Movement was OK. Good Citizen Dog Scheme (3) 1 Davies' Meriel's Munnings See L.B. 2 Kelly's Bonnybeck Delilah Creek. 3 Powis and Wallen's Siwop Black Baccara Rose Judge Paul Keevil Go To Top Of Page
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Dandie Dinmont

Crufts 18 Judge's Critique

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Crufts 18 Judge

DANDIE DINMONT CRUFTS 18

Judge(s): MR P KEEVIL

BEST OF BREED BORDERSTONE KINGMAN FOR LANNIA Dog Owner: MRS J E BOOTH
BEST PUPPY MISS SOPHIE DI LUNA CAPRESE AT TORBRAE (IMP DEU) Bitch Owner: MISS M R FRANCE
DOG CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE BORDERSTONE KINGMAN FOR LANNIA Dog Owner: MRS J E BOOTH
BITCH CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE GERMAN DANDIES VIOLETTA Bitch Owner: MISS H BUCKLEY
RESERVE DOG CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE REIDSWIRE BORDER BATTLECRY TO RUBEGUD Dog Owner: MISS A J RAYNER
RESERVE BITCH CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE CH CASSENCARRIE MISS GRACE AT PENNYWAVE Bitch
Owner: MRS B DEACON

DANDIE DINMONT JUDGE CRUFTS 18

I found myself in the somewhat unusual position of being a short notice replacement judge for the scheduled Karen Plastow. Postal entries had already closed and there were just a few days left for online entries when the change of judge was announced. Consequently, it is difficult to know which exhibitors entered under Karen and which under me. However, I did end up with the largest number of dogs for 8 years with 67 Dandies. My apologies if you entered under Karen and were disappointed, but I did my very best to assess the dogs in front of me without favour or bias. It was obvious to me that there were quite a number of, for want of a better term, "novice" exhibitors showing at Crufts for the first time, which I welcomed, and whilst many did not go away with major awards, they all paid the same entry fees and were entitled to the same courtesy and thoroughness from the judge. For a person like me who just adores this breed, each and every one of the Dandies was special and I felt it a great privilege to have so many dogs to look over. However, a judges job is to find the dogs which in his/her opinion most closely match the breed standard and place them accordingly, which I tried to do. Thank you to all who showed under me. It is traditional in the preamble to a major show critique to give some sort of a "State of the Nation" statement, pointing out where the breed is going wrong and what breeders need to do to address the faults. However, I am not sure how comprehensive a cross-section of the population I had under me, so let me just add just a few comments. I always have in the back of my mind the three vitally important words from start the breed standard: "Game + Workmanlike + Terrier". I look for dogs that are in fit condition and of the correct size. The first paragraph of the Breed Standard really sums up the breed to a tee: "Distinctive head with a beautiful silky covering, with large, wise, intelligent eyes offsetting long, low, weaselly body. Short, strong legs; weatherproof coat." Some dogs I found "over furnished" in topknot and some clearly did not have a weatherproof coat. Movement was generally good with just a few poor backends. Mouths were overall good but I did have a few level mouths. I was delighted with my winners, all of which, for me, ticked all the above boxes.

VD (2,1)

1 Bromley's Ch Mishahda Volcanic Storm. A Champion coming up for 8 years old and showing no signs of growing old gracefully, enjoyed this moment in the spotlight again. Great pepper coat, can still show the youngsters a thing or two.

JD (3)

1 Rayner's Reidswire Border Battlecry to Rubegud. 15 month old pepper with an outstanding coat, which probably could have been presented better, but his great qualities carried him through today. Correct size, but still with good bone and body. I loved his height to length ratio caped with a correctly set, short tail presented a balanced picture of great potential. Moved straight and true coming and going without excessive flamboyance. If there was just one dog the judge could take home, it probably would have been this one. RDCC.

2 Denham's Dentgate Mulberry. A different type, larger and longer in the leg than 1 and without the weatherproof jacket demanded for the breed. Well balanced head with a large skull. good eye. Still young with time on his side.

3 Perry's Mishahda Nothing Compares at Pogleswood. The overall picture of this dog was spoilt for me by an excessive topknot which just made the head look unbalanced. Another larger dog not in the best of jackets today, but the movement was OK.

PGD (11,1)

Not the strongest of classes, which is probably to be expected for Post Graduate.

1 Hubbard & Miller's Dryfevalley Johnny Fox. Large head with well-domed forehead, of correct proportions, dark eyes and a good bite and big teeth, great mustard coat and in good condition, correct topline, tail set and carriage, bit short in rib. Moved out well and with a happy disposition.

2 Harcourt-Morris' Dainty Dandies River Mersey at Lenacourt. Good head with a lovely expression from big round eye well-placed shoulders and strong quarters. Moved and showed well.

3 Bell's Reidswire Lord O' Liddesdale. Good head and eye, nice coat and furnishings, overall picture spoilt by the turning out one of his feet. Moved OK both ways.

LD (6,1)

1 Youngs' Inzievar The Goldsmith. Well balanced dog, nothing overdone, correctly balanced mustard coat, nice head with big round eye, correct stop and strength in muzzle, big teeth with big nose. At first, he appeared out at shoulders but this was just excessive coat, which can be improved in presentation. Moved well both ways.

2 Sleight's Bonnybeck Moonlight Bay Shcm. Larger dog than my winner. Lovely mustard jacket presented in great condition, with strong head with correct bite. Typical Dandie expression, the movement was OK.

3 Drake's Tollcross Tartan Tavish. Good size well-balanced pepper with appealing expression and good bite. Correct pepper jacket, nice tight front, but did not show off to his best today.

OD (7,3)

1 Booth's Borderstone Kingman For Lannia. Quality pepper of correct size and proportions - nothing over exaggerated about him - he fits the breed standard and you can't really say much more than that. Dark round expressive eyes. great neck, front and lay of shoulder into good topline Lovely inky blue-black colour and silver furnishings, well presented and handled showing off his correct movement - I was delighted to award him this third and qualifying CC and eventual BOB.

2 Edwards' Cloverwood Midnight Blue. Correct but rather short pepper jacket today. Nice expression and shape of head, expressive eyes and correct ear set. excellent bone, well ribbed and muscled. Not the movement of my winner but considered for the RDCC.

3 Jacka-Slater's Pennywave Lone Ranger Shcm. 6 year mustard who is well boned with a strong skull. Good round eye of correct colour and shape. correct scissor bite and large teeth. Short of coat today, which was a pity but he moved well and obviously was enjoying himself as was his handler.

Good Citizen Dog Scheme (2)

1 Rayner's Reidswire Border Battlecry To Rubegud . See JD.

2 Sleight Bonnybeck Moonlight Bay Shcm. See LD.

VB (3,1)

1 Ch Deacon's Cassencarrie Miss Grace at Pennywave. What can you say when you get such a lovely bitch which is nearly 9 years old under you. An absolute credit to her breeder and owner. She still has a lovely outline and is sound and positive on the move. Lovely colours in her pepper coat, good size, not over presented. I was delighted to award her the RBCC.

2 Sleight's Cassencarrie Madelaina at Bonnybeck. Nice 8 yr old, well bodied, feminine head good eye, clean bite and expression, correct coat of good texture, good tail set. Movement OK.

PB (4,1)

1 France's Miss Sophie Di Luna Caprese At Torbrae. 11-month-old Mustard, up to size, nice balanced puppy, confident mover for one so young, I suspect a lot more to come from this young lady.

2 Stanley's Honey Hope Ze Zihelske Zahrady At Waffelin. 10-month mustard. Pretty head and expression with good proportions, well-muscled neck, with correct ear set and good dentition. Needs to tighten in front. Moved well in profile and with good rear drive.

3 Brown's Henrietta Harris Ze Zihelske Zahrady. Two youngsters together, puppy and handler, both obviously enjoying their day out. Correct pepper coat if a little short today. OK for size, nice outline eyes good for shape and colour and set wide apart. Movement was fine.

JB (5,1)

1 Tinsley's Cloverwood Yours Truly. Young Pepper bitch just about still in Junior. Overall pleasing dog to go over, correct coat and lovely for size. Nice dark eye, correct mouth and big teeth, a good profile which was kept on the move. I am sure she will do well when she is fully mature.

2 Sheppard's Dentgate Sugarberries at Thystine. Well presented with typical head and expression correct size and balanced flowing topline and tail-set. Well off for bone and muscle. Unfortunate to meet my winner today.

3 Poole's Reidswire Border Bluebell. I suspect a classic slow maturing Dandie. Still quite raw, but with a great coat coming and not over furnished.

PGB (11,4)

1 Mcguinness' Siwop Secret Wish.

2-year-old mustard who was very well presented. Feminine nice domed head, dark eye with fine ears, in good crisp coat. Excellent rear, perhaps a little wide in front and still a little "fine" in bone, but a quality bitch.

2 Hubbard's Bonnybeck Chrystal Cascade at Crackerdog, Bigger than my winner, which cost her. Correct weasely body shape. Large head and skull, dark eyes, good bite with big strong dentition Front need to tighten as it spoils the picture when standing, as she has nice big feet.

3 Throup's Cassencarrie Cleo Rose. Mustard of good length and outline. Moved and showed well. Pleasing head and eye, up to size.

LB (5)

1 Buckley's German Dandies Violetta. Top quality mustard who really stood out today. Correct for size with the most beautiful rich colour and well textured coat. Good balanced of height to length, feminine head with good mouth and depth of muzzle, dark hazel eye and low set ears. Shown in top condition, well-muscled and fit, she moved very well on her well-padded feet, holding her outline. Delighted to award her a well-deserved BCC.

2 Davies' Meriel's Munnings. Nice little mustard, who moved quite well. good shoulder placement and balanced in length. Perhaps a tad more neck would really complete the picture.

3 Russell's Hawkesmill Karamel. Good mustard, with attractive head and expression well boned. Balanced in outline with muscular neck of good length and topline nicely sprung ribs. Free mover.

OB (11,3)

1 Henry's Trinzy Hair N' Graces. Pretty mustard, perhaps a touch too flashy in presentation for my tastes but her quality took her through to win the class. Good head, dark eye and good bite. Good outline, perhaps needing just a touch more length to really finish off the picture. Well ribbed tight shoulders and good feet.

2 Jacka-Slater's Cloverwood Duchess May. Another nice mustard but of different type to the class winner. Nice outline, but the overall picture was spoilt for me because of a slight lacking of neck. Short muscular legs, good tail set and carriage. Sound and free mover.

3 Harcourt-Morris' Int Ch Dainty Dandies Royal Dutch Emma for Lenacour. Well-presented mustard, nicely put together and balanced overall with feminine expression. Movement was OK.

Good Citizen Dog Scheme (3)

1 Davies' Meriel's Munnings See L.B.

2 Kelly's Bonnybeck Delilah Creek.

3 Powis and Wallen's Siwop Black Baccara Rose

Judge Paul Keevil

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