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South ITS Open 16 Judge

Southern Irish Terrier Society
Open Show - 31st July 2016

My thanks to the SITS committee for the invitation to judge their open show, held at a super venue in a park by the sea in conjunction with Southampton Open Show. Thank you to all exhibitors for the entries and the 2 ring stewards

Veteran Dog/Bitch (3,1)

1st Nevill’s Courtington Elena at Rosemonelle Attractive 8 year old bitch, excellent harsh coat, nice eye and ear, good depth of body, in super condition, full dentition, good topline, nice rise over loin, prefer slightly higher tailset, moved freely and especially well in front, Best Veteran.

2nd Ruffles’ Ruffmar Bronzed Ballerina Another attractive 8 year old bitch, nice head, moved well behind, good tailset, prefer slightly harder coat texture, nice head.

Puppy Dog/Bitch (2,1)

1st Mansfields’ Chantalle’s Major Finnbar, BPIS. Confident outgoing young puppy, typical outline, long well balanced head, well set ears although head a little strong in backskull. Moved well, in good condition, a handful for his owner however I liked his self-assured spirited temperament and am sure he will settle down with more experience and time.

Junior Dog/Bitch (5,1)

1st Cooke’s Montelle Carvelious Gold, Very smart stallion type male, 17 months, well balanced long masculine head, clean enough in backskull, sharp well set ears, nice clean neck, good neck and shoulders, good body proportions, good rise over loin, good body. Overall picture is very balanced, Excellent coat, condition and presentation, moved soundly and showed very well. BD/BIS

2nd Fielding’s Erredwiltsir Ruby Red Rose A nice feminine bitch, also 17 months old. Clean head, made a nice outline, excellent coat texture, moved ok, nice eyes, ears could perhaps be more settled, nicely angulated behind.

3rd Bradley’s Montelle I’m Here Too

Post Graduate Dog Dog/Bitch (5,1)

1st Jones’ Montelle Sweet Dream, Very feminine typical bitch. Good eyes, when she uses her ears they look good, steady showgirl, good neck and shoulders, excellent coat texture, overall balance is good, good behind the tail, would like slightly better feet, steady temperament, well handled and moved ok.

 2nd Bowern’s Balirolyat Comedy Of Errors Not as racy as 1, being a little heavier all through, steady temperament although not moving as well as 1 today. Good coat texture.

3rd Hamblin’s Brocade Star

Limit Dog/Bitch (6,0)

1st Ruffles’ Holbalm Celtic Whisper at Ruffmar. Lovely bitch in super condition, lovely long well balanced clean head, feminine all through, moved well both ways, coat was harsh enough, good neck and shoulders, good body proportions, nice angulation and topline. RBB

2nd Moakes’ Kebulak Red Hot in Jomoaka, Another lovely bitch, quality head, nice eyes, ears could be touch higher, moved ok, good topline, excellent coat texture and very well handled, went steadily, just needs time and experience to settle to the job and make the most of herself.

3rd Redman’s Applerock Lord Stefan.

Open Dog (3,0)

1st, Cooke’s Montelle Carvelious Gold (see Junior Dog/Bitch) BD/BIS.

2nd Bannister’s Ch Montelle Vision in Red JW Very smart well made dog, 6 years old, good head and expression, thought perhaps less hair on the side of his head would show his head to better advantage. Really looks smart when something catches his attention and pulls himself together, moved freely, coat had good texture but a little patchy today, not quite matching style and presence of winner on day, however liked him a lot and thought him a quality well made typical moderate dog and not surprised to see he is a champion RBD

3rd Bradley’s Montelle I’m Here Too

Open Bitch (8,3)

1st Bradshaw’s Ch Holbam Pearly Star Sh. Cm TAF Lovely bitch, has quality and substance, good head and well set ears, good eyes, good neck and shoulders, correct topline, well balanced in body proportions, moved soundly, in good condition, harsh coat, showed streadily despite the hot weather, overall a quality balanced picture and she behaved well which helped her secure this class over 2. BB/RBIS

2nd Hargraves & Dancer’s Montelle Sirona Flame, Another lovely bitch slightly lighter frame than 1, excellent head and expression, overall quality and balance excellent, excellent coat texture. Still young at 17 months and very much enjoying herself, I was pleased to see her self assured happy temperament, however not really doing everything her handler wanted standing or on the move. Did not move quite as well as the winner today or make the most of herself standing, nevertheless close up to 1 and another day could go higher.

3rd Nevill’s Rosemonelle Isabella

Judge: Andrew Goodsell

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