Parson Jack Russell Manchester 25 Judge's Critique

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KC Breed Standard Manchester 25 Judge	PARSON RUSSELL MANCHESTER 25 Judge: Mrs Kate Smith BEST OF BREED : 8402 HOBSON, Mr D Partridgdale Flynn - CC Dog CC : 8402 HOBSON, Mr D Partridgdale Flynn - CC Res Dog CC : 8393 BIGLAND, Mr R G R & BIGLAND, Mrs L R Heythrop Toptag - RCC Bitch CC : 8399 EVANS, Mr Gareth & EVANS, Mrs Laura Bellvalley's Savage Love Res Bitch CC : 8390 BIGLAND, Mr R G R & BIGLAND, Mrs L R Heythrop Tangletop Best Puppy : 8398 DEVENEY, Miss L Liverpool Luck Best Veteran : Best Special Beginner : 8398 DEVENEY, Miss L Liverpool Luck PARSON RUSSELL JUDGE MANCHESTER 25 Thank you to the committee for inviting me to judge Parson Russell Terriers at Manchester. Thank you to the exhibitors for their entries and the sporting way in which they accepted their placings. I had to make some tricky decisions and sacrifices in some classes. I was very pleased with my main winners and was absolutely delighted with my final line up of bitches. I could have happily handed out further CCs on the day. Temperaments all sound. Lots of puppies at their first show, some more confident than others. Stafford can be a bit of a baptism of fire but most took in in their stride whilst some others will have greatly benefited from, what I hope, was a positive experience. Coats varied. As is often the case, the broken and smoother coats tended to be of better texture and density overall than some of the rough coats. Some rough coats were lacking density and thus missed out on higher awards but the coat that was there was the right texture. Some exhibits had thin coats that were not of the right texture for the breed and there was also a lack of undercoat in some cases and thin pelts. Type and size varied greatly across the entry. Some short rib cages were evident but spannability was generally good. I was pleased to see most had the correct rise over the loin coupled with the ‘moderately’ high tailset that was required for a PRT as opposed to the high set on tail required in a Fox Terrier. There were a number of unfit dogs, lacking in muscle and also some weak front pasterns and flat feet. The standard calls for strong flexible pasterns, compact feet with moderately arched toes and I was pleased to find some of those. Some long nails were also evident. PD (7,2) 1 Woods and Boorman’s Wayward Timeless. Lovely puppy for size and masculinity. Wedge shaped head of good proportions, with nice dark eye and good length of muzzle where many are a touch long. Neat ears that were well set. Strong jaw. Good neck and shoulder. Good topline with rise over the loin. Super broken coat of correct density and texture and a good pelt. Moves soundly. Easily spannable. He didn’t make his handler’s job an easy one but hopefully will settle with maturity. 2. Reed’s Gonetoground Emperor. A lovely puppy of super type, differing to 1. Lovely dark tri markings. Good strength of skull with a lovely ‘Parson’ expression. Lovely straight front, standing on compact feet. Good neck, shoulder and topline. Strong, well angulated hind quarters. Moved well and with time on his side, will hopefully have a good future. 3 Atkinson’s Vixenview Motte and Bailey with Raedwulf. Completed a trio of promising puppies. JD (3,0) 1 Wood and Boorman’s Wayward Timeless. 2 Anderson’s Foxfur Eavesdropper. A smart young dog of good size and proportions. Wedge shaped head with neat ears and dark eye. Very neat, straight front with compact feet. Good length of neck and shoulder. Good topline, super set on of tail and easily spanned. Moderately angulated hindquarters which he used well on the move. 3 Kirkby’s Mindlen Kuba. Completed a trio of nice young males. PGD (3,0) 1 Hooley’s Forgefox Roll the Dice with Hoolmark. Striking young dog with a wedge shaped head. Lovely neat ears, dark eye and strong jaw. Good length of neck. Standing on straight forequarters, strong pasterns and neat feet. Spannable chest with a correct topline, tailset and carriage. Good double coat and pelt. Moved soundly. 2 Bigland’s Heythrop Tamar. Masculine tri colour. Shade bigger all through than 1. Strong, wedge head shaped with a lovely dark eye and correct ear set. Good reach of neck and return of upperarm. Spannable. Nice straight front and standing on super feet balanced with well muscled hind quarters. Moved true coming and going. A little unsettled today. 3 Mitchell and Manson’s Foxfur Espionage. LD (4,2) 1 Bigland’s Heythrop Toptag. When he settled, this tri coloured dog presented a really lovely picture both standing and on the move. He was fit and of good size and moderate substance. Head of the correct proportions and wedge shaped with a dark ear and well placed neat ears. Lovely and straight fore when viewed from the front. He had lovely strong pasterns and compact feet. He had a good length of neck, moderate return of upperarm and well laid shoulder. Balanced with a moderately angulated hind that translated to a good ground covering action on the move RCC. 2 Woods and Boorman’s Pacolito Multiplicity with Vixenview. Dog of good size with a strong masculine head. Good reach of neck, well laid shoulder and a correct topline and tailset. Moderately angulated forequarters with his hind giving a balanced picture. Moved soundly. Carrying a little extra weight today which affected his outline. OD (4,2) 1 Hobson’s Partridgdale Flynn. There is no denying this dog’s masculinity. A terrier through and through. Scoring here with his super front which translated on the move and a very balanced profile. In peak, hard condition lacking in many today. He possesses a beautiful wedge shaped head with the neatest of ears, set on well. Lovely small dark eyes with a bright, keen expression. His well arched, muscular neck flows into a good shoulder and strong topline with rise over the loin. Good set on of tail. He stood on strong, straight forequarters, strong, flexible pasterns and the neatest of feet. He was up on his toes without being overdone and with no hint of weakness. His hindquarters were moderately angulated and well muscled to drive him round the ring ultimately out-moving the bitch in the challenge for BOB. Super coat of correct texture and and a good pelt. On top form and absolutely at one with his handler. Delighted to award him the DCC and BOB 2 Casson’s Ch Mindlen Hendricks at Cassjoebar. Similar remarks apply and a worthy champion. Lovely wedge shaped head with dark eye such a super expression. Neat ears, correctly set. Good reach of neck. Good topline and correct tailset. Super coat and pelt. Balanced angulation fore and aft. Moved soundly. SBD (1,0) 1Aspell and Dixon’s Abysmal on a Mission for Scapegrace. Only a baby and lots of maturing to do but he is a very good size and has strong skull tapering into his strong jaw. Good length of neck. He had a long sloping shoulder coupled with a good return of upperarm. Good hind angulation. Presented a well balanced picture. Lacking in coat today. Moved soundly. PB (7, 1) A nice class of differing types. Some lovely, albeit unsettled babies here which I’m sure will settle with time .1. Deveney’s Liverpool Luck. BP & BSB. Quite the little show-off! Smaller type presenting a nice outline. She had a very pretty dark tri, wedge shaped head, with neat ears and a dark eye. Lovely length of neck and well laid shoulder with correct topline and tailset. Well balanced fore and aft. Spannable. Moved confidently and handled very well. Well textured broken coat and thick pelt. Showed her socks off in the challenge to pip the dog for BP. 2. Roberts and Murray’s Cassjoebar Caledonia from Mindlen. A bitch of good size. She combines feminity with substance well. Lovely head properties. Correct wedge shaped skull, tapering into a strong muzzle. Lovely neck and shoulder. Correct topline and tailset. Good coat and pelt. Forequarter assembly balanced with moderate hind angulation. She moved positively. Carrying a little extra weight today but a promising youngster. 3. Stock’s Shemist Storm Lily. JB (4,1) 1 Stock’s Shemist Storm Lily. Was more settled in this class and presents a very pleasing picture when she wants to! Lovely wedge shaped head on this immature youngster with a strong jaw. Super neat ears and dark eye. Good length of neck and layback of shoulder. Good topline and tailset with required slight rise over the loin. Well balanced and moved soundly when she settled. Standing on lovely straight front legs and neat feet. Super harsh, double coat and pelt. Very spannable. Just needs time to mature. Promising. 2 Casson’s Cassjoebar Chunky Monkey. Another lovely young bitch with lots of positive attributes. Feminine, wedge shaped head with a lovely expression. Good neck flows into her well laid shoulder. Lovely and straight in front. Correct coat and pelt of good texture. Moderately angulated fore quarters balanced with her hind. Moved positively. 3 Mitchell’s Unstoppable Da Beira Alta (Imp Fra). PGB (8,4) A very pleasing class. 1 Nixon’s Gonetoground Fashion. Attractive tricoloured bitch with a beautiful head of good proportions. Scored with her lovely length of neck flowing well into a good layback of shoulder and overall balance. Super topline and tailset. Very good ribbing. Spannable. Well angulated hind quarters which she used positively on the move. Presented a very pleasing outline both standing and on the move, covering the ground well. Considered for top honours, would love to see her again in her best jacket. 2. Jacob’s Gonetoground Pallas Athena. A similar stamp to 1, a touch smaller. A bitch of good size with a lovely, feminine head of good proportions. Good length of neck. She scored in upperarm which was balanced with well angulated hind quarters. She combined feminity with substance. Well presented in good coat. Spannable, with a good topline and tailset. Moved well. 3 Newport’s Digaden Jinntipple. LB (10, 3) 1 Newport’s Digaden Run with the Pack. Up to size but still feminine. Scored here in her head properties and overall balance. Wedge shaped head tapering into a strong muzzle. Good length of neck leading into well laid shoulder. Good return of upperarm coupled with a well angulated rear. Good topline and tailset. Spannable. Well presented in a correct double coat. Presented a pleasing overall picture both standing and on the move. 2 Evans’ Bellvalley Copperhead. Feminine bitch with wedge shaped head. Good length of neck, leading into a well laid shoulder. Straight in front with moderately angulated hindquarters which she used well. Super coat and pelt. Good topline and tailset. Very sound and true moving. Nice to watch her moving out on a loose lead. 3 Jones’ Chadbrook Enhance the Dance. OB (4). What a lovely class, I was absolutely spoilt for choice between all four of these lovely bitches, none were disgraced here. 1 Evans’ Bellvalley’s Savage Love. This bitch catches your eye. She balances strength with feminity. She’s a good size and there is no hint of exaggeration with her. She has a beautiful wedge shaped head with neat, well placed ears and a dark eye. She has a lovely length of neck which slopes into a long, well laid shoulder and super topline. Her tail is set on and carried well. Easily spanned. She has a lovely, well textured, double coat and super pelt. She has an excellent return of upperarm and she stands on a neat front with compact feet. Her well muscled, moderately angulated hindquarters balances well with her fore-end, presenting a very pleasing profile both standing and on the move. Pleased to award her the BCC in strong competition. 2 Bigland’s Heythrop Tangletop. It was the closest decision between these two. This girl scores with her overall moderation and well balanced angulation. Another of such good size. Such a lovely, well conditioned bitch. So feminine but retaining strength. A beautiful wedge shaped head tapering into a muzzle of good strength. Neat ears and a lovely dark eye. Good reach of neck and and return of upperarm and super layback of shoulder. She has the correct topline, rise over the loin and tailset with well muscled hindquarters. Very true coming and going. Good coat and pelt. She presented a pleasing picture both standing and on the move. Pushed 1 hard. Pleased to award her RBCC. 3 Bigland’s Heythrop Topsyturvey. SBB (5,0) 1 Deveney’s Liverpool Luck. 2 Jacob’s Gonetoground Pallas Athena. 3 Stock’s Shemist Storm Lily. Kate Smith Go To Top Of Page
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Parson Russell

Manchester 25 Judge's critique

KC Breed Standard

Manchester 25 Judge

PARSON RUSSELL MANCHESTER 25

Judge: Mrs Kate Smith

BEST OF BREED : 8402 HOBSON, Mr D Partridgdale Flynn - CC
Dog CC : 8402 HOBSON, Mr D Partridgdale Flynn - CC
Res Dog CC : 8393 BIGLAND, Mr R G R & BIGLAND, Mrs L R Heythrop Toptag - RCC
Bitch CC : 8399 EVANS, Mr Gareth & EVANS, Mrs Laura Bellvalley's Savage Love
Res Bitch CC : 8390 BIGLAND, Mr R G R & BIGLAND, Mrs L R Heythrop Tangletop
Best Puppy : 8398 DEVENEY, Miss L Liverpool Luck
Best Veteran :
Best Special Beginner : 8398 DEVENEY, Miss L Liverpool Luck

PARSON RUSSELL JUDGE MANCHESTER 25

Thank you to the committee for inviting me to judge Parson Russell Terriers at Manchester. Thank you to the exhibitors for their entries and the sporting way in which they accepted their placings. I had to make some tricky decisions and sacrifices in some classes. I was very pleased with my main winners and was absolutely delighted with my final line up of bitches. I could have happily handed out further CCs on the day. Temperaments all sound. Lots of puppies at their first show, some more confident than others. Stafford can be a bit of a baptism of fire but most took in in their stride whilst some others will have greatly benefited from, what I hope, was a positive experience. Coats varied. As is often the case, the broken and smoother coats tended to be of better texture and density overall than some of the rough coats. Some rough coats were lacking density and thus missed out on higher awards but the coat that was there was the right texture. Some exhibits had thin coats that were not of the right texture for the breed and there was also a lack of undercoat in some cases and thin pelts. Type and size varied greatly across the entry. Some short rib cages were evident but spannability was generally good. I was pleased to see most had the correct rise over the loin coupled with the ‘moderately’ high tailset that was required for a PRT as opposed to the high set on tail required in a Fox Terrier. There were a number of unfit dogs, lacking in muscle and also some weak front pasterns and flat feet. The standard calls for strong flexible pasterns, compact feet with moderately arched toes and I was pleased to find some of those. Some long nails were also evident.

PD (7,2)

1 Woods and Boorman’s Wayward Timeless. Lovely puppy for size and masculinity. Wedge shaped head of good proportions, with nice dark eye and good length of muzzle where many are a touch long. Neat ears that were well set. Strong jaw. Good neck and shoulder. Good topline with rise over the loin. Super broken coat of correct density and texture and a good pelt. Moves soundly. Easily spannable. He didn’t make his handler’s job an easy one but hopefully will settle with maturity.

2. Reed’s Gonetoground Emperor. A lovely puppy of super type, differing to 1. Lovely dark tri markings. Good strength of skull with a lovely ‘Parson’ expression. Lovely straight front, standing on compact feet. Good neck, shoulder and topline. Strong, well angulated hind quarters. Moved well and with time on his side, will hopefully have a good future.

3 Atkinson’s Vixenview Motte and Bailey with Raedwulf. Completed a trio of promising puppies.

JD (3,0)

1 Wood and Boorman’s Wayward Timeless.

2 Anderson’s Foxfur Eavesdropper. A smart young dog of good size and proportions. Wedge shaped head with neat ears and dark eye. Very neat, straight front with compact feet. Good length of neck and shoulder. Good topline, super set on of tail and easily spanned. Moderately angulated hindquarters which he used well on the move.

3 Kirkby’s Mindlen Kuba. Completed a trio of nice young males.

PGD (3,0)

1 Hooley’s Forgefox Roll the Dice with Hoolmark. Striking young dog with a wedge shaped head. Lovely neat ears, dark eye and strong jaw. Good length of neck. Standing on straight forequarters, strong pasterns and neat feet. Spannable chest with a correct topline, tailset and carriage. Good double coat and pelt. Moved soundly.

2 Bigland’s Heythrop Tamar. Masculine tri colour. Shade bigger all through than 1. Strong, wedge head shaped with a lovely dark eye and correct ear set. Good reach of neck and return of upperarm. Spannable. Nice straight front and standing on super feet balanced with well muscled hind quarters. Moved true coming and going. A little unsettled today.

3 Mitchell and Manson’s Foxfur Espionage.

LD (4,2)

1 Bigland’s Heythrop Toptag. When he settled, this tri coloured dog presented a really lovely picture both standing and on the move. He was fit and of good size and moderate substance. Head of the correct proportions and wedge shaped with a dark ear and well placed neat ears. Lovely and straight fore when viewed from the front. He had lovely strong pasterns and compact feet. He had a good length of neck, moderate return of upperarm and well laid shoulder. Balanced with a moderately angulated hind that translated to a good ground covering action on the move RCC.

2 Woods and Boorman’s Pacolito Multiplicity with Vixenview. Dog of good size with a strong masculine head. Good reach of neck, well laid shoulder and a correct topline and tailset. Moderately angulated forequarters with his hind giving a balanced picture. Moved soundly. Carrying a little extra weight today which affected his outline.

OD (4,2)

1 Hobson’s Partridgdale Flynn. There is no denying this dog’s masculinity. A terrier through and through. Scoring here with his super front which translated on the move and a very balanced profile. In peak, hard condition lacking in many today. He possesses a beautiful wedge shaped head with the neatest of ears, set on well. Lovely small dark eyes with a bright, keen expression. His well arched, muscular neck flows into a good shoulder and strong topline with rise over the loin. Good set on of tail. He stood on strong, straight forequarters, strong, flexible pasterns and the neatest of feet. He was up on his toes without being overdone and with no hint of weakness. His hindquarters were moderately angulated and well muscled to drive him round the ring ultimately out-moving the bitch in the challenge for BOB. Super coat of correct texture and and a good pelt. On top form and absolutely at one with his handler. Delighted to award him the DCC and BOB

2 Casson’s Ch Mindlen Hendricks at Cassjoebar. Similar remarks apply and a worthy champion. Lovely wedge shaped head with dark eye such a super expression. Neat ears, correctly set. Good reach of neck. Good topline and correct tailset. Super coat and pelt. Balanced angulation fore and aft. Moved soundly.

SBD (1,0)

1Aspell and Dixon’s Abysmal on a Mission for Scapegrace. Only a baby and lots of maturing to do but he is a very good size and has strong skull tapering into his strong jaw. Good length of neck. He had a long sloping shoulder coupled with a good return of upperarm. Good hind angulation. Presented a well balanced picture. Lacking in coat today. Moved soundly.

PB (7, 1)

A nice class of differing types. Some lovely, albeit unsettled babies here which I’m sure will settle with time

.1. Deveney’s Liverpool Luck. BP & BSB. Quite the little show-off! Smaller type presenting a nice outline. She had a very pretty dark tri, wedge shaped head, with neat ears and a dark eye. Lovely length of neck and well laid shoulder with correct topline and tailset. Well balanced fore and aft. Spannable. Moved confidently and handled very well. Well textured broken coat and thick pelt. Showed her socks off in the challenge to pip the dog for BP.

2. Roberts and Murray’s Cassjoebar Caledonia from Mindlen. A bitch of good size. She combines feminity with substance well. Lovely head properties. Correct wedge shaped skull, tapering into a strong muzzle. Lovely neck and shoulder. Correct topline and tailset. Good coat and pelt. Forequarter assembly balanced with moderate hind angulation. She moved positively. Carrying a little extra weight today but a promising youngster.

3. Stock’s Shemist Storm Lily.

JB (4,1) 1 Stock’s Shemist Storm Lily. Was more settled in this class and presents a very pleasing picture when she wants to! Lovely wedge shaped head on this immature youngster with a strong jaw. Super neat ears and dark eye. Good length of neck and layback of shoulder. Good topline and tailset with required slight rise over the loin. Well balanced and moved soundly when she settled. Standing on lovely straight front legs and neat feet. Super harsh, double coat and pelt. Very spannable. Just needs time to mature. Promising.

2 Casson’s Cassjoebar Chunky Monkey. Another lovely young bitch with lots of positive attributes. Feminine, wedge shaped head with a lovely expression. Good neck flows into her well laid shoulder. Lovely and straight in front. Correct coat and pelt of good texture. Moderately angulated fore quarters balanced with her hind. Moved positively.

3 Mitchell’s Unstoppable Da Beira Alta (Imp Fra).

PGB (8,4)

A very pleasing class.

1 Nixon’s Gonetoground Fashion. Attractive tricoloured bitch with a beautiful head of good proportions. Scored with her lovely length of neck flowing well into a good layback of shoulder and overall balance. Super topline and tailset. Very good ribbing. Spannable. Well angulated hind quarters which she used positively on the move. Presented a very pleasing outline both standing and on the move, covering the ground well. Considered for top honours, would love to see her again in her best jacket.

2. Jacob’s Gonetoground Pallas Athena. A similar stamp to 1, a touch smaller. A bitch of good size with a lovely, feminine head of good proportions. Good length of neck. She scored in upperarm which was balanced with well angulated hind quarters. She combined feminity with substance. Well presented in good coat. Spannable, with a good topline and tailset. Moved well. 3 Newport’s Digaden Jinntipple.

LB (10, 3)

1 Newport’s Digaden Run with the Pack. Up to size but still feminine. Scored here in her head properties and overall balance. Wedge shaped head tapering into a strong muzzle. Good length of neck leading into well laid shoulder. Good return of upperarm coupled with a well angulated rear. Good topline and tailset. Spannable. Well presented in a correct double coat. Presented a pleasing overall picture both standing and on the move.

2 Evans’ Bellvalley Copperhead. Feminine bitch with wedge shaped head. Good length of neck, leading into a well laid shoulder. Straight in front with moderately angulated hindquarters which she used well. Super coat and pelt. Good topline and tailset. Very sound and true moving. Nice to watch her moving out on a loose lead.

3 Jones’ Chadbrook Enhance the Dance.

OB (4).

What a lovely class, I was absolutely spoilt for choice between all four of these lovely bitches, none were disgraced here.

1 Evans’ Bellvalley’s Savage Love. This bitch catches your eye. She balances strength with feminity. She’s a good size and there is no hint of exaggeration with her. She has a beautiful wedge shaped head with neat, well placed ears and a dark eye. She has a lovely length of neck which slopes into a long, well laid shoulder and super topline. Her tail is set on and carried well. Easily spanned. She has a lovely, well textured, double coat and super pelt. She has an excellent return of upperarm and she stands on a neat front with compact feet. Her well muscled, moderately angulated hindquarters balances well with her fore-end, presenting a very pleasing profile both standing and on the move. Pleased to award her the BCC in strong competition.

2 Bigland’s Heythrop Tangletop. It was the closest decision between these two. This girl scores with her overall moderation and well balanced angulation. Another of such good size. Such a lovely, well conditioned bitch. So feminine but retaining strength. A beautiful wedge shaped head tapering into a muzzle of good strength. Neat ears and a lovely dark eye. Good reach of neck and and return of upperarm and super layback of shoulder. She has the correct topline, rise over the loin and tailset with well muscled hindquarters. Very true coming and going. Good coat and pelt. She presented a pleasing picture both standing and on the move. Pushed 1 hard. Pleased to award her RBCC.

3 Bigland’s Heythrop Topsyturvey.

SBB (5,0)

1 Deveney’s Liverpool Luck.

2 Jacob’s Gonetoground Pallas Athena.

3 Stock’s Shemist Storm Lily.

Kate Smith

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