YORKSHIRE LANCASHIRE & CHESHIRE BTC CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

                                                                              Sat 28th Sept 2024

                                                                         Judge; Anne Heathcote (Saxheath)

 Judge: Mrs Anne Heathcote (Saxheath)

Entries: 105 dogs making 128 entries, 7 NFC Show Critique:

I would like to thank the YLCBTC for giving me the honour of judging their Championship Show . My thanks also to my very efficient stewards Tracy and Marvin who kept both the ring and myself in order . It also goes without saying that I very much appreciated the exhibitors who trusted me to go over their dogs , Thank you .

Best In Show: Haystoun Cosmic Dancer At Paleside

Reserve Best In Show & Best opposite sex : Cobstoneway Stand By Me JW

DCC: Cobstoneway Stand By Me JW

RDCC: Int CH / Ir CH Benattivo Woody At Ploughdown

Best Puppy - Dog: Terabyte Eclectico At Fevstone

BCC: Haystoun Cosmic Dancer At Paleside

RBCC: Irton Marmalade

Best Puppy - Bitch: Chorbeck Blue Velvet Best Puppy: Chorbeck Blue Velvet

Best Veteran: CH Cobstoneway Love Song JW ShCM

Minor Puppy - Dog Entries: 7 Absentees: 1

1st - Terabyte Eclectico At Fevstone (Mrs D Bullen) 7m gr pup with a lovely front assembly , head coming along nicely with a flat skull , good earset and strong jaw housing a lovely set of big teeth . A good reach of neck leading into his level topline and good bend of stifle which he used on the move with good reach and drive . All topped off with a thick pelt and tight harsh jacket . BPD and RBPIS

2nd - Chorbeck Phoenix Knight (Mrs H Haughton) Larger framed 8m rgr pup with a straight front , masculine head with a strong jaw and good dentition. Moderate reach of neck into well laid shoulders and level topline which he held on the move , good rear angulation and tailset . He too had a thck pliable pelt and harsh jacket and moved well around the ring .

3rd - Terabyte Sirius (Mr K Green)

Res - Staynorwood Nightcap (Mr G & Mrs C Richardson)

VHC - Comberdown Likely Lad (Mr I & Mrs A Higham)

Puppy - Dog Entries: 4 Absentees: 2

1st - Chorbeck Phoenix Knight (Mrs H Haughton)

2nd - Thornheswin Whipper In (Mr C Dixon) 10m rangier gr with a decent head , good reach of neck , well laid shoulders and a level topline . Another with a good pelt and jacket who moved well

Junior - Dog Entries: 7 Absentees: 3 -

1st - Fevstone Cinderella Man (Mrs D Bullen) A larger bt dog who was still spannable , he has a lovely head with broad skull ,strong muzzle and underjaw witha good set of big teeth and lovely dark eyes giving a keen but kind expression . His front and rear angles are really good and his pelt is thick and pliable with a harsh jacket and good undercoat . He moved out well beind the best mover in this class

2nd - I Walk The Line Into Thornheswin (Mr J C Dixon) Rangier gr with a lovely reach of neck , otter head , narrow all through with a straight front , good reach of neck and well ribbed back . He was shown in lean fit condition as were all the dogs from this kennel . Moved well

3rd - Mysulan Byards Legend (Mrs S J Baxter)

Res - Pebbledyke Prelude Cum Fairhambrook (Mr P Tomlinson)

Yearling - Dog Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1st - Thornheswin Hellfire In Borderfox (Miss A & Miss E Dixon) Stood alone this gr was confidently handled by his young owner . he had a straight narrow front , good otter head , level topline and was well ribbed back . He had a tight topcoat and moved well

Novice - Dog Entries: 3 Absentees: 1

1st - Chorbeck Phoenix Knight (Mrs H Haughton)

2nd - Pebbledyke Prelude Cum Fairhambrook (Mr P Tomlinson) Gr dog with a narrow front , fair front assembly ,level topline , good bend of stifle and a hard jacket . Moved ok

Graduate - Dog Entries: 1 Absentees: 1

Post Graduate - Dog Entries: 4 Absentees: 1

1st - Foxfactor Spick 'N Span At Northborders (Miss J North) Dark gr with a masculine head and good earset , nice reach of neck and lovely tight jacket . He had a good bend of stifle which enabled him to move around the ring with plenty of drive and was handled very well to make the most of his attributes

2nd - Pipruda Dark Rum at Beckholm JW (Mrs A Sutton) Smaller gr with a lovely head and good mouth housing large teeth , good reach of neck into a level topline with a good bend of stifle . Excellent topcoat and tailset , lost out to 1 on movement

3rd - Tyneotter Sun Stands Still (Mrs N Anderson & Mrs A Howard)

Mid Limit - Dog Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

1st - Kevrah Orion Seeking Orangebox (Mr M & Mrs T Anscombe) Dark gr with a lovely head and reach of neck into a level topline , Good angulation front and rear and topped with a tight hard jacket and thick pelt . Moved very well with reach and drive

2nd - Thornheswin Huntsman (Mr. J.C.Dixon) B/t with a classic otter head , good dentition , decent topline and well set carrot tail . Fit and well muscled enabling him to move out well

3rd - Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill (Mrs S Pickerin) Res - Alcumlow Aramis (Mr P, Mrs B & Miss R Barber)

Limit - Dog Entries: 9 Absentees: 5

1st - Tyneotter Bolt From The Blue (Mrs N Anderson) Rangy b/t with a lovely head and expression , strong underjaw and good dentition with large teeth . He had a good reach of neck , topline and front and rear angles. A harsh jacket and thck loose pelt finished the picture .Lively and happy this fit well muscled dog moved correctly in all directions . Considered for top honours

2nd - Thornheswin Ring Of Fire (Mr J C Dixon) A shorter coupled dog than1 who also had a lovely head and good dentition with big teeth . A decent reach of neck led into his topline and pleasing carrot tail and a super jacket and and pliable pelt . He lost out in front movement to 1

3rd - Keebank Just In Time (Mrs L Keeffe) Res - Borderrush Cadbury (Mrs J Hill)

Open - Dog Entries: 6 Absentees: 0 What a pleasure to judge this lovely class of dogs.

1st - Cobstoneway Stand By Me JW (Mrs G Stevens) An understated dog which I have admired from the ringside and was not disappointed when I got my hands on him . He had a lovely head and expression and excellent dentition . His front was straight and narrow and he had a good layback of shoulder . level topline . good tailset and hind angulation . His movement was true coming and going and he moved around the ring with reach and drive . His dense hard coat finished the picture and I was delighted to award him the DCC

2nd - Int CH / Ir CH Benattivo Woody At Ploughdown (Mr E & Dr M Armstrong) An elegant b/t with a masculine head , keen but kind expression and excellent dentition . A straight narrow front , good reach of neck into an excellent topline and tailset and good hind angulation . His jacket and pelt were super and he moved well coming and going . It gave me a hard decision to make but on the day I just thought the movement of 1 could not be beaten . A well deserved RDCC .

3rd - Fehmarn Moel Ceiliog (Mrs J Morton Shaw)

Res - Ch Achouffe McKay's Fable of Redesholt (Mrs S McKay)

VHC - CH Stineval Lambert JW (Horner)

Special Beginners - Dog Entries: 2 Absentees: 1

1st - Pebbledyke Prelude Cum Fairhambrook (Mr P Tomlinson)

Veteran - Dog Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

3 lovely veterans , a credit to their owners 1st - Mysulan Going Solo JW VW (Mrs S J Baxter) A 9yrs b/t with a lovely head and expression . He had a straight narrow front , good reach of neck into a level topline and good tailset. He had a great bend of stifle and moved well around the ring .His hard jacket completed the picture

2nd - Chorbeck Chatty Man JW ShCM (Mrs H Haughton) Another 9 yr old who was shorter coupled than1 . He had a masculine head and good mouth with massive teeth , moderate reach of neck, good topline and hind angulation and a dense gr coat with a thick pliable pelt . He also moved well

3rd - CH Northborders Marlon Brando JW (Miss J North)

BITCHES

Minor Puppy - Bitch Entries: 5 Absentees: 2

1st - Tiny Tia Clootie Dumpling (Miss M Burrows) 7m r gr with an excellent feminine head . lovely reach of neck into well laid shoulders and straight narrow front . Her topline was level and held on the move and she had a good bend of stifle . Her jacket was hard and her pelt thick and she moved well all ways

2nd - Northborders Parsnip (Mrs J Fletcher) Just coming up to 9 mth . a racy r gr with a straight narrow front , good reach of neck . correct topline and tailset . Not the hind angulation of 1 but move out well.

3rd - Chickenstalk My Princess (Mrs J Hill)

Puppy - Bitch Entries: 8 Absentees: 2

1st - Chorbeck Blue Velvet (Mrs H Haughton) Pretty 10 m b/t with a feminine head and good dentition. She had a good reach of neck and well laid shoulder and straight front .Her level topline led to a well angulated rear and good carrot tail . She sported an ample tight jacket and good pelt . Her correct angulation showed in her excellent movement al ways . BPB and BPIB .

2nd - Irton Firestorm (Mr D & Mrs A Fryer) 9 mt gr with a strong but feminine head , straight narrow front and good bend of stifle . She had a dense coat with a thick pelt and moved soundly

3rd - Lotts Beauty In Thornheswin (Mr J C Dixon)

Res - Bardenfox True As It Can Be (Mr I & Mrs J Broomhead)

VHC - Kensesqui Junitoite By Fairhambrook (Mr P Tomlinson)

Junior - Bitch Entries: 8 Absentees: 2

1st - Remony Rose Gold JW (Mrs A E Gregory) A quality gr with a lovely head and expression , good dentition , a straight narrow front with a lovely reach of neck into a level topline which she held on the move . She had a nice underline . excellent hind angulation and moved very well . Pushed hard for top honours

2nd - Pipruda Peppermint Patty At Beckholm (Mrs A Sutton) A smaller cast gr with a feminine head , good reach of neck and topline straight front with well angulated front and rear construction . Moved with drive from the rear

3rd - Comberdown The Emerald (Mr I, Mrs A & Miss S Higham)

Res - Tyneotter Autumnal Fire (Dr A, Ms V Harbottle & Ms N Anderson)

VHC - Comalegy The Countess With Fiadhaich (Miss A A Lawrence & Miss M Scrimgeour)

Yearling - Bitch Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1st - Irton Marmalade (Mr D G & Mrs A C Fryer) This girl had a feminine otter head ,dark eyes and good dentition with a strong jaw . She had a straight narrow front , was well angulated front and rear and a level topline led to a correctly set carrot tail .Her topcoat was harsh and she had a loose pliable thick pelt . She moved around the ring with attitude , was true coming and going with good rear drive in profile . I loved her and was pleased to award her the RBCC .

2nd - Carrock Complicated JW (Ms J Fawcett) A slightly larger gr with a strong feminine head and correct mouth , a straight narrow front , good topline and well set carrot tail , She was sporting a dense harsh jacket and thick loose pelt and she moved with drive from the rear .

3rd - Hamacosh Show Stopper (Ms S M Hayhurst)

Novice - Bitch Entries: 7 Absentees: 1

1st - Mansergh Final Fling (Miss A Roslin Williams) A lovely narrow gr with a good head with a strong underjaw , a lovely straight front and moderate reach of neck . Her good bend of stifle enabled her to move well around the ring and she too sported a hard jacket and thick pelt .

2nd - Chorbeck Blue Velvet (Mrs H Haughton)

3rd - Irton Firestorm (Mr D & Mrs A Fryer)

Res - Northborders Parsnip (Mrs J Fletcher)

VHC - Chickenstalk My Princess (Mrs J Hill)

Graduate - Bitch Entries: 6 Absentees: 2

1st - Pipruda Peppermint Patty At Beckholm (Mrs A Sutton) (2nd Junior Bitch)

2nd - Comalegy The Countess With Fiadhaich (Miss A A Lawrence & Miss M Scrimgeour) R gr with a straight narrow front , good reach of neck into a level topline and a good bend of stifle , harsh jacket and she moved true coming and going . Just preferred the front angulation of 1

3rd - Keebank Platinum Queen (Mrs L Keeffe)

Res - Carrickfarm Myra (Mrs M Armstrong)

Post Graduate - Bitch Entries: 4 Absentees: 1

1st - Fehmarn Moelwyncoch (Mrs J Morton Shaw) You have to get your hands on this girl to appreciate her . A gr with a feminine head with broad skull and short muzzle , dark eye and good mouth . She had a straight front and neat cat like feet, good in neck ,topline and tailset , jacket and pelt .She moved soundly

2nd - Hollyherd Platinum Jubilee (Mrs W Shepherd) Gr with a decent head ,straight narrow front , good bend of stifle and well set carrot tail and excellent jacket and pelt . Moved ok

3rd - Keebank Platinum Queen (Mrs L Keeffe)

Mid Limit - Bitch Entries: 6 Absentees: 2

1st - Stineval Sasha JW (Mr A & Mrs C Horner) Gr with a good head and eager but kind expression , she had well laid shoulders ,was well ribbed back with a decent topline and good rear angulation and carrying the correct coat and pelt . She moved soundly

2nd - Alcumlow Monet's Garden (Mr P, Mrs B & Miss R Barber) A rangier b/t who was also sound on the move . she had a nice feminine head good reach of neck , good in front and rear angles and a tight blue jacket

3rd - Howthwaite Gaan Divilish (Mr R J & Mrs E A Barrett)

Res - Thornheswin Set To Strike (Mr C Dixon)

Limit - Bitch Entries: 9 Absentees: 1

1st - Haystoun Cosmic Dancer At Paleside (Mr D & Mrs D Mitchell) A balanced b/t girl I have watched with interest . She had a super head and expression with excellent dentition. A good reach of neck led to well laid back shoulders , her straight front , good bone , level topline , well set carrot tail and good rear angulation with well let down hocks presented a complete picture . Her movement was true coming and going and she had good reach and drive in profile . I was delighted to award her the BCC and BIS

2nd - Thornheswin Northern Lass (Mr J C Dixon) A lighter framed gr who was narrow all through with an otter like head , She was good in neck , shoulder and topline with racy hind quarters and in fit condition . she had a tight hard jacket and moved well around the ring . another considered in the final line up.

3rd - Fehmarn Celtic Flame (Mrs J Morton Shaw)

Res - Picer Bess Pool (Mr G & Mrs S Pickering)

VHC - Fevstone Rosie Posie (Ms M Masefield)

Open - Bitch Entries: 11 Absentees: 2

1st - CH Orangebox A New Hope At Itsaso ShCEx (Miss L Tanton-Joy) A lovely gr with a feminine but strong head , lovely reach of neck , layback of shoulder , topline and tailset . Shown in excellent jacket and condition and her good hind angulation enabled her to move very well around the ring .

2nd - CH Mansergh Paint The Dream (Miss A Roslin Williams) A b/t built on racier lines , she had a beautiful front , head and expression with a dark eye . A level topline , good rear angles and hard coat completed the picture . She moved easily around the ring

3rd - Picer Martha Logen (Mr G & Mrs S Pickering)

Res - Nottorg Nekesa CW24 (Mrs A Taylor)

VHC - Irton Sovay (Mr D G & Mrs A C Fryer)

Special Beginners - Bitch Entries: 4 Absentees: 1

1st - Pipruda Peppermint Patty At Beckholm

2nd - Comalegy The Queen Consort (Dr M Parry & Mr M Skelton) Racy b/t with a good head , eye and dentition . Correct in topline , bend of stifle and jacket she moved ok

3rd - Kensesqui Junitoite By Fairhambrook (Mr P Tomlinson)

Veteran - Bitch Entries: 6 Absentees: 2

1st - CH Cobstoneway Love Song JW ShCM VW (Mrs G Stevens) 10 yrs gr with lovely head , straight front , well angulated front and rear , dense jacket and thick pliable pelt . Her movement around the ring belied her age and she just pipped the dog on movement to be awarded BVIS

2nd - Marsirdan Jemima Puddle (Mr M Service) Pretty 7 yrs r with very similar attributes to !. She also moved very well and just lost out to the maturity and attitude of 1

3rd - Gameway French Fancy Avec Orangebox (Mr M & Mrs T Anscombe)

Res - Keycharm Miss Muffet at Keebank (Mrs L Keeffe)

                                                                        2024 Club Show Results & Critiques 

                                          YORKSHIRE LANCASHIRE & CHESHIRE BORDER TERRIER CLUB

                                                                   OPEN SHOW- Sat 27th Jan 2024 

                                                           Judge: Mr Richard Wright (Borderexpress )

Minor Puppy Dog.  2 - 0

1st  Ragatam Master Dreamer (T Peacock) (Best Puppy Dog)

2nd Snowdell Snow Knight Among Stowthorney  (R Brewster & J Green)

Puppy  Dog 3  - 0

1st -Raedwulf Moonlight (V Atkinson)

2nd -Mysulan Byards Legend ( S Baxter)

3rd -Thornheswin Hellfire In Borderfox (C Dixon)

Junior  Dog 2 - 0

1st -Raedwulf Moonlight (V Atkinson)  

2nd -Billy Boy Mayhem ( C Foreman &  LKeenan)

Novice  Dog 4 - 0

1st -Raedwulf Moonlight 

2nd -Foxfactor Spick 'N Span At Northborders ( J North)

3rd -Snowdell Snow Knight Among Stowthorney ( Brewster & Green)

Res -Howthwaite Godfrey To Otterbuck (Swallow)

Post Graduate  Dog 5 - 2

1st -Fevstone Polar Ajax at Saxheath ( A Heathcote)

2nd -Chorbeck Curtain Call ( H Haughton)

3rd -Foxfactor Spick 'N Span At Northborders ( J North)

Limit  Dog 8 - 2

1st -Fisherbloom Dont Stop Me Now At Louajak (C Gwilliam). Best Dog.

2nd -Raedwulf Nightfall JW (V Atkinson)

3rd -Farlacroft My Friend Walter (M Wait)

Open  Dog 3 - 1 

1st -Cedarhill Dish Of The Day For Dexlin (L Inness) Res Best Dog.

2nd -Blaisdon One Step Beyond To Fevstone ( D Bullen)

Minor Puppy  Bitch 1 - 0

1st -Ragatam Daydreamer (T  Peacock)

Puppy  Bitch 4 -1

1st -Carrock Complicated ( J Fawcett) Best Bitch Puppy and Best Puppy In Show.

2nd -Raedwulf Moondance (V Atkinson)

3rd -Thornheswin Look at Me ( C Dixon)

Junior  Bitch 4 -0

1st -Stineval Sasha (A & C  Horner) Res Best Bitch and Res Best In Show

2nd -Raedwulf Moondance (M & V Atkinson)

See 2nd in puppy bitch

3rd -Otterpaws The Thunder Rolls (A Dixon)

Novice  Bitch 8  - 1

1st -Raedwulf Moondance (M & V Atkinson)

2nd -Otterbuck Chicago ( V Swallow)

3rd -Fevstone Rosie Posie ( M Masefield)

Post Graduate  Bitch 9 - 4

1st -Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm ( C Swain)

2nd -Nottorg Nekesa (A Taylor)

3rd -Otterpaws The Thunder Rolls (A Dixon)

Limit  Bitch 8 - 3

1st -Stowthorney These Days JW ( R Brewster &  J Green) Best Bitch and Best In Show.

2nd -Ragatam Isla At Louajak ( C Gwilliam)

3rd -Otterpaws Lyin Eyes JW ( A Dixon)

Open  Bitch 9  - 6

1st -Mysulan Rhapsody In Blue ( S  Baxter)

2nd -Goldenmill Illusion at Vandamere ( J Singh)

3rd -Kenzduo Aces And Eights (K Sykes)

Special Beginners Dog or Bitch 9 - 4

1st -Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm (C Swain)

2nd -Howthwaite Godfrey To Otterbuck ( V Swallow)

3rd -Jackofox Sweet Allison (L Thornburn)

Veteran  Dog or Bitch 6 - 2

1st -Mysulan Going Solo JW (S Baxter) Best Veteran

2nd -Chorbeck Chatty Man JW ShCM ( H Haughton)

3rd -Wadesleia Lady Madonna Saxheath ( A Heathcote)

                                 Sat 27th Jan 2024 - Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show

                                                  SHOW CRITIQUE.  Judge: Mr R Wright (Borderexpress)

Thank you to the committee of the YLC Border Terrier Club for this appointment, a very hard working team that pulled a lovely show together at a great venue and also my two very capable stewards Bridget Singh and Margaret Davies. To the exhibitors that also supported me on my wonderful entry for the day and generated a great atmosphere around the ring.

The lunch time interval also kept me busy with 6 lovely puppies taking part in the puppy walk, a great idea successfully carried out by the club and an opportunity to get the youngsters out and into a show environment – some promising youngsters to go over made the interval very pleasing.

I was really pleased with my final line ups on the day although I felt that the bitch classes were stronger than the dog classes, jackets with Crufts up and coming in a few weeks were varying so again thank you for putting exhibits forward that we all knew could do with some more jacket to just complete the picture.  

Results

Minor Puppy - Dog

Entries: 2   Absentees: 0

1st - Ragatam Master Dreamer (Miss T J Peacock)

6 month old grizzle dog of a handy size and construction and on his toes in the ring, nice head with neat ears with good shoulders into a good level top line moving and in the stack – excellent tail set. Very good in the rib and spans very easy, lots to like and one to keep an eye on (Best puppy Dog)

2nd - Snowdell Snow Knight Among Stowthorney (Mr R Brewster & Ms J Green)

8 month old grizzle and tan dog that is up to size but lots to like as he matures, lovely head with a keen expression and a nice reach of neck into clean shoulders. His front movement is a little erratic and needs to just settle as he develops. In super jacket and great condition.

Puppy - Dog

Entries: 3   Absentees: 0

1st - Raedwulf Moonlight (Mr M & Mrs V Atkinson)

9 month old grizzle and tan dog with the best of heads, nice length of neck into clean shoulders and lovely rib – super top line and tail set. Lovely and narrow throughout and covers the ground with ease, just a little short on jacket today which just cost him in the challenge for best puppy dog.

2nd - Mysulan Byards Legend (Mrs S J Baxter)

Another smart dog pup just 9 months old and set down in super condition/jacket, good head with a keen expression and a nice dark eye. Spans easily and he’s a handy size coming to hand easily. Just preferred the length of loin in the winner which reflected in an overall picture but again a close decision.

- Thornheswin Hellfire In Borderfox (Miss A & Miss E Dixon)

Junior - Dog

Entries: 2   Absentees: 0

1st - Raedwulf Moonlight (Mr M & Mrs V Atkinson)

See 1st in puppy dog

2nd - Billy Boy Mayhem (Mr C Foreman & Miss L Keenan)

14 month old grizzle dog that took time to settle today which made him a little over keen on the move, strong head and good ear placement – clean shoulders and good in the rib, lacking jacket and not so good in tail set which drops off a little and spoils his overall picture.

Novice - Dog

Entries: 4   Absentees: 0

1st - Raedwulf Moonlight (Mr M & Mrs V Atkinson)

See 1st in puppy dog

2nd - Foxfactor Spick 'N Span At Northborders (Miss J North)

22 month old grizzle dog with a good head and nice big teeth/powerful jaw, Good clean neck and shoulders and a lovely straight front. He just loses a little on his low tail set which drops off, best of jackets and pelt.

3rd - Snowdell Snow Knight Among Stowthorney (Mr R Brewster & Ms J Green)

Res - Howthwaite Godfrey To Otterbuck (Mrs V Swallow)

Post Graduate - Dog

Entries: 5   Absentees: 2

1st - Fevstone Polar Ajax at Saxheath (Mrs A Heathcote)

18 month old blue and tan in good condition/coat pelt, on his toes and covers the ground with ease. He has a nice head with a keen expression and a nice dark eye/neat ears, very good in the rib and a nice length of loin with super bend of stifle.

2nd - Chorbeck Curtain Call (Mrs H Haughton)

Best of heads on this 21 month old red grizzle dog, very strong muzzle and big teeth. Lovely level top line stood and on the move and in good jacket/pelt – moves with confidence showing his super fit condition.

3rd - Foxfactor Spick 'N Span At Northborders (Miss J North)                  

Limit - Dog

Entries: 8   Absentees: 2

1st - Fisherbloom Dont Stop Me Now At Louajak (Miss C Gwilliam)

4 Y/O grizzle dog that has matured really well and developed into a smart dog, he is lovely for size with a pleasing head and a dark eye and nice ear placement, he has a really nice front construction and is narrow throughout. Good in shoulder/rib and not overdone in any way, moves freely and set down in super fit condition and jacket. Best Dog.

2nd - Raedwulf Nightfall JW (Mr M & Mrs V Atkinson)

Another super fit 2 year old grizzle dog that pushed in this class and in the challenge, in fit condition and very good jacket. Another lovely headed dog with a keen expression and dark eye, moves well and makes a lovely profile stood and on the move.

3rd - Farlacroft My Friend Walter (Mr M Wait)

Res - Keebank Just In Time (Mrs L Keeffe)

VHC - Mysulan Easy Ryder (Mr B Jepson)

Open - Dog

Entries: 3   Absentees: 1

1st - Cedarhill Dish Of The Day For Dexlin (Mr B & Mrs L P Inness)

5 year old grizzle dog that is very pleasing to go over, nice head and good length of neck going into clean shoulders/rib and easily spanned – comes to hand with ease and a very handy size. In super tight jacket and moves soundly. Reserve Best Dog.

2nd - Blaisdon One Step Beyond To Fevstone (Mrs D Bullen)

5 year old grizzle dog with a big strong head, very good mouth with big strong teeth and a keen dark eye. Good in shoulder/rib/loin and carries a nice top line stood and on the move – just preferred my winner for size today.

Minor Puppy - Bitch

Entries: 1   Absentees: 0

1st - Ragatam Daydreamer (Miss T J Peacock)

6 month old grizzle bitch that stood on her own - litter sister to minor puppy dog winner, very confident as she moved around the ring. Lovely feminine head with a dark eye and small V shaped ears, super top line/tail set and put down in excellent condition/jacket – one to watch as she matures.

Puppy - Bitch

Entries: 4   Absentees: 1

1st - Carrock Complicated (Ms J Fawcett)

Eye catching 9 month old grizzle bitch I liked for her for balance and size as she moved around the ring, lovely head with a keen expression and dark eye. Neat in the shoulder and rib and her rear construction/bend of stifle gives her the lovely drive as she moves comfortably – lots to like. Best Bitch Puppy and Best Puppy In Show.

2nd - Raedwulf Moondance (Mr M & Mrs V Atkinson)

Another lovely bitch pup, 9 months old grizzle that’s good for size and moves really well. Correct in head with a dark eye and neat ear set, I liked her rib and clean level top line/tail set, in super jacket/pelt – came up against a very good puppy today but she does make up a lovely picture and a hard decision.

3rd - Thornheswin Look at Me (Mr J C Dixon)

Junior - Bitch

Entries: 4   Absentees: 0

1st - Stineval Sasha (Mr A & Mrs C Horner)

16 month old grizzle bitch set down in super fit condition and lovely to go over, lovely feminine head and dark eye and neat V shaped ears. Clean shoulders and good in the rib - nice level top line in the stack and held on the move with a nice tail set, in excellent jacket/thick pelt – presents a lovely picture. Res Best Bitch and Reserve Best In Show.

2nd - Raedwulf Moondance (Mr M & Mrs V Atkinson)

See 2nd in puppy bitch

3rd - Otterpaws The Thunder Rolls (Miss A M Dixon)

Res - Kenzduo Aces And Eights (Mrs K Sykes)

Novice - Bitch

Entries: 8   Absentees: 1

1st - Raedwulf Moondance (Mr M & Mrs V Atkinson)

See 2nd in puppy bitch

2nd - Otterbuck Chicago (Mrs V Swallow)

3 year old grizzle bitch that was a tad heavy on the day but I really liked her for type, lovely otter head with a keen expression and correct mouth with super big teeth. Pretty sure once she has a little bit of weight off from her litter of pups and some depth of jacket it will all change.

3rd - Fevstone Rosie Posie (Ms M Masefield)

Res - Miss Blue Sky By Ragatam (Miss T J Peacock)

VHC - Keebank Platinum Queen (Mrs L Keeffe)

Post Graduate - Bitch

Entries: 9   Absentees: 4

1st - Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm (Mrs C Swain)

18 month old grizzle and tan bitch with a nice feminine head dark eye and good mouth, she looks a little deep in the rib from her outline but she is easy to span and comes to hand really well. Like her length of loin which helps to gives her a balanced outline as she moves around the ring, set down in a nice jacket and good fit condition.

2nd - Nottorg Nekesa (Mrs A Taylor)

2 year old red grizzle bitch that is really nice to go over, she moves soundly and covers the ground with ease. Has a nice head and good length of neck with clean shoulders, set down in a good jacket and thick pelt. Moves true with little effort.

3rd - Otterpaws The Thunder Rolls (Miss A M Dixon)

Res - Fevstone Rosie Posie (Ms M Masefield)

VHC - Kenzduo Aces And Eights (Mrs K Sykes)

Limit - Bitch

Entries: 8   Absentees: 3

1st - Stowthorney These Days JW (Mr R Brewster & Ms J Green)

19 month old grizzle and tan bitch set down in a full double jacket and in super fit condition, love her profile stacked/on the move. Stunning head and expression and a nice dark eye, her neck/shoulders/rib just flow into a lovely length of body. She has a lovely balanced picture/drive on the move and just what I was look for on the day, pleased to of awarded her Best Bitch and Best In Show on the day.

2nd - Ragatam Isla At Louajak (Miss C Gwilliam)

2 year old grizzle bitch who’s up on the leg but balanced in outline, nice head and expression with a good flow of neck into her shoulders, like her length of loin and rear construction - moves really true and in good jacket/thick pelt.

3rd - Otterpaws Lyin Eyes JW (Miss A M Dixon)

Res - Otterpaws Red Red Wine (Mrs J M Dixon)

VHC - Kenzduo Aces And Eights (Mrs K Sykes)

Open - Bitch

Entries: 9   Absentees: 6

1st - Mysulan Rhapsody In Blue (Mrs S J Baxter)

2 years and 10 months old blue and tan bitch of a handy size with a nice feminine head and nice small ears, nice flow of neck into shoulders with correct rib and spans really easily. Set down in great condition, good jacket and a thick pelt.

2nd - Goldenmill Illusion at Vandamere (Miss J Singh)

4 year old grizzle bitch, strong in head with a dark eye and correct mouth. A little rounder in the rib than my winner but in outline she looks well - nice level top line/tail set and movement was sound.

3rd - Kenzduo Aces And Eights (Mrs K Sykes)

Special Beginners - Dog or Bitch

Entries: 9   Absentees: 4

1st - Borderrush Clementine For Ardenholm (Mrs C Swain)

See 1st Post Graduate Bitch

2nd - Howthwaite Godfrey To Otterbuck (Mrs V Swallow)

Really liked this young dog although he was short of jacket today, up to size but very smart in outline with a lovely strong otter head and a super straight front. Moves well with purpose and drive – very sound. A month of jacket on top and I’m sure this dog will paint a different picture.

3rd - Jackofox Sweet Allison (Mrs L Thornburn)

Res - Fevstone Rosie Posie (Ms M Masefield)

VHC - Kenzduo Aces And Eights (Mrs K Sykes)

Veteran - Dog or Bitch

Entries: 6   Absentees: 2

1st - Mysulan Going Solo JW (Mrs S J Baxter)

81/2 year old blue and tan set down in fit condition, nice neat head and ear placement – not over done in any way and a really handy sized dog, moves well and in a tidy jacket today – Best Veteran.

2nd - Chorbeck Chatty Man JW ShCM (Mrs H Haughton)

8 1/2 year old red grizzle dog with the best of heads and super big white teeth, lovely clean shoulders and level top line stacked and on the move and nice tail set.

Moves with purpose around the ring and still very fit for his age, only jacket possibly lost him top honours today.

3rd - Wadesleia Lady Madonna Saxheath (Mrs A Heathcote)

Res - Lynsett Lewis (Mr P Armstrong)