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Terrier World Staff Quiz. Listen To Our Team Being Quizzed On Radio And Brighten Your Day Behaviour Problems “Most aggressive episodes are triggered by the fear of being caught in a particular situation. Contrary to popular belief, it’s very rare indeed that an aggressive dog is a dominant dog. Dogs aren’t born aggressive, they become aggressive for a myriad of reasons. They have a large variety of body language that they use to convey a “stay away” message. People frequently misinterpret this body language and approach the dog inappropriately and are bitten. The sad thing is that most episodes of aggression aren’t investigated and treated properly. Consequently, the reason for the aggression is usually buried with the dog.” Harvey came to me at 6 yrs old as his owner could no longer look after him. He took to following me everywhere and barked at everything and everyone. Beau stole things - shoes, remotes, mobile phones, you name it he stole it! As for Tilly, toilet training proved to be really tricky with the other two around. Worst of all Beau started showing aggression towards Harvey and I became worried that it might change his gentle nature.
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Geoff Corish Has Judged The Utility Group At Three Counties And Is Judging At Blackpool. He Is Also Judging The Terrier Group At Richmond. Terrier World Will Keep you Informed If His Partner Michael Coad Shows Their Dogs At These Shows. This Amoral Pair Think That They Can Do As They Like At Any Time And At Any Dog Show. Do They Have Some Sort Of Hold On Prominent Kennel Club Officials Who Allow Them To Get Away With This? The Only Way To Stop This Morally Bankrupt Pair Is To Complain To The KC And Ask Them To Put A Stop To This Practice. LATEST UPDATE AT THREE COUNTIES: MICHAEL COAD TOOK DOG CC & BOB GROUP 4 AND RES BITCH CC DARLINGTON 19(Critique Below)
TERRIER GROUP JUDGE DARLINGTON 19 A group of overall medium quality. Selected, but not placed in this group were the Bull Terrier, the Cesky Terrier, the Norwich Terrier and the Scottish Terrier, all very typical representatives of their breed and sexes. However the placements went to: Judge: Mr E Engh 1 CAWLEY Miss B R Ch Marlablue In A Twirl Sh.CM RICHMOND 19(Critique Below)
GROUP JUDGE RICHMOND 19 1 Curtis' Ch Verumamicus Aurora Of Brakemill JW, Skye Terrier bitch. Very eyecatching cream Skye. She has the most delightful head and expression. Well placed ears and fringing. She is long low and level which she holds on the move. A very worthy winner of this group.
Geoff Corish Judge LATEST UPDATE AT RICHMOND MICHAEL COAD TOOK BOB AND THIRD IN THE TOY GROUP ALSO RES BITCH CC WITH THEIR BICHONS AT THE ABOVE SHOW RICHMOND. IF YOU DO NOT COMPLAIN TO THE KC THIS PAIR WILL CONTINUE TO ABUSE THE SYSTEM. CITY OF BIRMINGHAM 19(Critique Below)
TERRIER GROUP JUDGE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM 19 1 Border Terrier Ch Glebeheath Just A Giglo. It is amazing how a beautiful dog can really shine on occasions. Only judged him in the breed last April awarding him rcc, today stood out and gave his all, moving foot perfect. Lovely Border body, slim and elegant, topline perfect standing and moving, by far best mover on the day, coat harsh, dense with undercoat, shining with health and so well handled and presented. Loved him. Judge: Mrs L A Crawley 1 GUVERCIN Mrs J Ch Glebeheath Just A Gigolo SKC AUGUST 19(Critique Below)
TERRIER GROUP JUDGE SKC AUGUST 19 I would like to thank the committee for their warm hospitality and invitation. Also to the judges of the terrier breeds for sending me some top quality dogs to judge. Judge: Mr M P Phillips WELSH KENNEL CLUB 19(Critique Below)
TERRIER GROUP JUDGE WELSH KC 19 IT was a great honour to be invited to judge the Terrier group, I would like to thank the officers and committee of the WKC for their invitation. I shortlisted eight for further consideration: the WFT, Irish Terrier, Kerry Blue Terrier, Lakeland Terrier, Norfolk Terrier, Norwich Terrier, Skye Terrier and the West Highland White Terrier. Judge: Mr Paul Harding 1 MALZONI, Mr V & BROWNE-COLE Mrs S Ch Travella Laketrix Set To Strike BOURNEMOUTH 19(Critique Below)
TERRIER GROUP JUDGE BOURNEMOUTH 19 Can I thank the Committee of Bournemouth Canine Association for inviting me as the replacement judge for the Terrier Group, as the original judge, Don Munro is unwell and unable to fulfil the appointment. My thoughts are with Don and his family and I send him sincere best wishes. G2 – Malzoni & Brown-Cole’s Ch Travella Laketrix Set to Strike, Wire Fox Terrier. Great balance and masculine appearance in profile, good skull and muzzle, clean cut neck tapering well into short level back, short coupled with strong hindquarters. G3 – Smith, Smith & Smith’s Ch Heythrop Task Master for Alncroft, Parson Russell. Certainly looked the part and capable of mastering any task set before him, excelled in head, nicely proportioned throughout with no exaggeration or coarseness, moved out with style. G4 – Wilberg, Evans, Wilkinson & Rowles’ Aus Sup Ch Pinnacle Me Myself and Eye to Kanix, Smooth Fox Terrier. Not out of place in such good company, liked overall appearance and balance, super bone and muscle tone which only added to picture, another who covered the ground with ease. Judge: Mr M S King 1 DAVIES Mr P Indian Princess At Perrisblu PAIGNTON 19(Critique Below)
GROUP JUDGE PAIGNTON 19 I would like to thank Paignton Dog show and Brian Limpus for inviting me to judge the Terrier group for the first time in the UK, from where I started it all. I now live in Cyprus and judge all breeds for Cyprus and FCI, and have already judge the Terrier group over 35 times, but this is still where I started from, never when I judged my first show on 10 January 1989 at Winchester, did I think this little lad from South London would judge the Terrier group here in the UK, then I wasn’t even thinking of any CCs, never mind a Group! I should like to also thank my Terrier mentors, Don Munro and Terry Giles, and of course many others. Terry died weeks before he was going to judge his first Ch Terrier group and taught me so much on our years of travelling to shows, about Terriers and lots and lots of course about SBT. I was thinking of you, Terry when I walked into the ring. I saw quite a few of the dogs during the day, as I was in the UK and took the time to have a good look at lots of breeds and yes I also looked at lots of the Gundogs. I thought the Terrier group was quite strong and must admit the final six would not look out of place at any CH Terrier group shortlist. I shortlisted the Scottish Terrier, Welsh Terrier, SBT, WHWT, Dandie Dinmont and Border Terrier. None of the dogs I saw today, I had ever seen before and that made it more enjoyable, as I had no clue who they were. Best Cross, Huber & Cross’ Ch Mcvan’s Big Bopper At Beameups, Scottish Terrier. This dog is stunning and sorry stood out for me and how apt as my grandfather bred these in the 30 and 40s, well before my time before someone makes a comment! When you watch him move you think he’s gliding over the ground, but then you look closer you see the drive and power from behind, the correct reach in front, the topline is level, firm, hard and correctly held standing or on the move, then you notice the tail which is upright and commanding, you notice the movement of the tail, due to the dog enjoying himself, and see him looking around to make sure he’s being watched and who’s around him. Going over the dog is even better, he’s all male strong and agile, strong tight well build body, he has a long head of excellent proportions, correct width but correct for his body type, correct in muzzle and bite, the ears are set in the correct position and carried well and used to advantage, real Terrier expression and whilst looking at you. this leads into a super neck flowing into a level, firm topline which finished at the well positioned, used and held tail. The coat was in excellent condition, really good shine, presentation and length of the coat of the highest quality, the texture was acceptable but for me would have liked a little harsher. Special mention should be made of this young and excellent handler, as I understand this is the first time she has handled this dog, it doesn’t matter how good a dog is, it still needs to be handled, both moved and showed in harmony and worked as a team, certainly well done to all involved. Reserve Davies’ Perrisblu The Butler, Welsh Terrier. When I judge I rarely, until after judging, ask a dog’s age, (certain times this must be done, but when not needed I don’t) so I was really pleasantly shocked when I asked the age and was told only 14 months. He was very mature but not overdone, and a real terrier attitude and personality, he was of the correct height and substance, stood and showed like a champion, if not there now, there is no doubt he will be. He marched into the ring with a air of confidence and arrogance which I like to see in a true Terrier, he moved with the correct amount of width behind and the right amount of power behind, his elbows were correct on the move with the right amount of forward reach, he held his head proudly and well on the move and looked around with confidence, he held whilst flowing around the ring a super topline and correct tail carriage and really looked the part. Standing on the table he was happy, alert and open to all and was happy to greet me. his skull was flat and the right width and strength, super set position and use of the ears which only enhanced his expression and alertness, great set of the neck, leading to short level back, well ribbed and super depth and width of chest, coat presentation was excellent with correct wiry texture with excellent colour. He was handled so well and as you would expect of a Terrier master Lynn Snow, who I have watched in awe for over 35 years who is one of life’s Terrier gentleman and a honour to have judged for my first time. 3 Johnson’s Ch Tillcarr Baptism Of Fire JW, Staffordshire Bull Terrier. What a stunning SBT to be able to judge and watch in the ring and an honour to go over, I had a number of breed mentors, friends and judged the breed for tthe first time on 8th May 1995 in Esse, and I think they would be pleased with this female. She certainly was muscular, active and agile but still feminine, was of correct height, excellent substance and excellent rear, my job is to see correct breed movement and in this case I saw it, she moved without effort but was agile, she had the power and drive behind and excellent width of rear movement, the front had super reach and true front, so as I said the movement is and was correct, but this breed do not move or flow as some terriers do, due to breed type, character and the way they use the lead, but they can still move and hold their own in the group ring, I don’t know about her wins but know she’s a champion which was not a surprise and I should add, a worthy champion, she’s just 2 years old so still has plenty of years to go on to even greater wins. I could say super and leave it at that BUT that’s not right, she has the correct coat texture which is in excellent shine and condition, all is in proportio. if I was being hyper critical I would like just a little more all over and I mean just a little more, maybe this will come with more maturity, maybe the owners are happy with her now and they really are the only ones that matter, but what you see is honesty and breed type, certainly correct friendly open temperament with the clown thrown in for measure, nothing seemed to worry her and why should it, she was enjoying her day with her best friend. The head was to die for, in proportion with well set carried and use of the ears, correct width of skull, correct in checks, super dark eyes with real terrier and SBT expression, tight lips, right length depth and strength of muzzle, correct bite with excellent width of underjaw, strong neck, leading to correct topline standing and on the move. Excellent spring of ribs, excellent width of chest and fore chest. Correct use and carriage of the tail. Handler and dog happy are in harmony and represented their breed well in the group. 4 Berry’s Ch Karamynd Star Player With Ashgate, West Highland White Terrier. Another pleasing dog to have the pleasure to judge, I know now he’s 3 years old and already a champion, it is clear to see his Ch quality, he is certainly a masculine male but still has the required refinement and elegance but still all terrier, you may have noticed I like Terriers to be Terriers, he had the best of coat textures and the right type with a full jacket and correct length and presentation of coat, I would like to see the head presented slightly better but that’s just me and cosmetic. He’s full of himself standing and on the move. Walks round the ring like he owns it and clear to see the drive and push behind, with correct rear movement, correct reach in front with excellent held firm level topline standing and on the move, his tail is set and positioned in the correct place and held and used correctly on the move, he looks like he could move and play all day which is what you want, head and bite correct slightly domed skull with well used and alert ears, correct stop and well used muzzel, firm neck, super topline, correct angulation, good depth of chest and super ribs, super dog to judge and good luck to all at the show for their next shows and remember, the judge’s decision is for that show only and you all take home the best dog. Judge: Mr S Watson 1 CROSS, Ms R & HUBER, Mrs V & CROSS Ms D Ch Mcvan's Big Bopper At Beameups SCOTTISH TERRIER Dog LEEDS 19(Critique Below)
TERRIER GROUP JUDGE LEEDS 19 Can I thank the officers and committee for their kind invitation to judge at one of my favourite shows (it has to be with being from Yorkshire) as it was one of the first societies I judged for at championship level back in 1989. Group 1, the Welsh Terrier, Perrisblu The Butler. Gave him top honours in the breed earlier in the year and could not find anything to lower his colours. So typical throughout with excellent strength and so well balanced throughout. Cracking head with the best of expressions, lovely clean front, short backed, well set on tail and strong powerful hindquarters. So precise on the move and put down to perfection on the day. Judge: Mr D Shields 1 DAVIES Mr P Perrisblu The Butler EAST OF ENGLAND 19(Critique Below)
TERRIER GROUP JUDGE EAST OF ENGLAND 19 Thank you for the invitation to judge at your show, a very well run and friendly show with a very strong group my results as follows I shortlisted 2nd Malzoni & Browne-Cole Wire Fox Terrier Ch. Travella Laketrix Set To Strike, A quality dog who pushed hard for top spot, good neck and shoulder excellent body condition, moving well fore and aft, would have liked to have seen him at a steadier pace in profile, Another dog turned out in pristine condition a credit to the handler. 3rd Burns West Highland White Terrier Burneze Maid to Order. A beautiful well balanced bitch, Quality all through, beautiful straight white coat, good head carriage and correct tail carriage, correct movement for this breed. 4th Thompson-Morgan Norfolk Terrier Ch Belleville Major Key. Lovely type, very good head and muzzle, good ear set, in excellent body condition, short and compact, moved well never stopped showing. Four top drawer dogs, made for a good group. Judge: Mr Paul Wilkinson. WINDSOR 19(Critique Below)
TERRIER GROUP JUDGE WINDSOR 19 My thanks to the officials and committee for their kind invitation to judge at such a special show . The setting overlooked by Windsor Castle creates such an atmosphere and aura, truly special. It was almost a full group with only the Parson Russell missing. My short list apart from those placed included the Australian Ch Silhill Red Crackle so good for breed type and size,the Kerry Blus Ch Lemracdream Against all Odz, presented so well and changing colour with a lovely coat texture, the Norwich Ch Ragus The Jumping Jack of handy size and in such good form,The SCWT Ch Celtania Extra Chic to whom I recently awarded a CC and showing so confidently here, the Welsh Zonichi Pistol Raider in super coat of lovely texture. In second place was the young Smooth Fox Terrier Borovale Nameri only a youngster but so full of breed type, lovely size and so well balanced ,clean over the neck and shoulder, short well ribbed body, showed steadily and I felt a worthy runner up. In third place was the Bull Terrier, Bilboen Great Dragons Spy, a well ribbed brindle with a well filled head, lovely eye giving an excellent expression, on the move gave of his best, lovely outline, In fourth place but not disgraced was the Dandie Dinmont, Ch Pennywise On the Road Again , another to whom I have awarded a CC and retains his classic outline, lovely coat texture and so well presented. Put in a good performance on the move. I must add that there were several youngsters who on another day I would have been happy to short list and provide further competition. My thanks again to all concerned Judge: Mr Stuart Plane 1 MALZONI, Mr V & BROWNE-COLE Mrs S Ch Travella Laketrix Set To Strike BLACKPOOL 19(Critique Below)
GROUP JUDGE BLACKPOOL 19 Thank you to Blackpool committee for the invitation to judge the following Groups, I enjoyed hospitality and the quality in the breeds that came into the groups. Judge: Mr Jeff Luscott GROUP 1 CH TRAVELLA LAKETRIX SET TO STRIKE Breed: Fox Terrier (Wire) BIS BORDER UNION 19
Judge: Mr A Wight THREE COUNTIES 19 TERRIER GROUP JUDGE THREE COUNTIES 19 I would like to thank the officers and the committee for their organisation of this well run show. I short listed the Border, smooth, Irish, Manchester, Norwich, SCWT, SBT and the WFT. Judge Andrew Westwood
TERRIER GROUP THREE COUNTIES Judge: Mr A Westwood 1 MALZONI, Mr V & BROWNE-COLE Mrs S Ch Travella Laketrix Set To Strike SOUTHERN COUNTIES 19 TERRIER GROUP JUDGE SOUTHERN COUNTIES 19 Strong Group with plenty to chose from. Excellent overal breed type. Some of the BOBs had been more reserved and introvert in their temperament during the individual examination than I would appreciate, this fact infuenced the result of course. Besides my winners I shortlisted the very attractive and showy Wire Fox terrier, the soundly built, sound Smooth Foxterrier, the very feminine Dandie Dinmont terrier with beautiful head&outline and the Irish terrier, with nice head, lovely racy outline, good balance and substance. Judge: Dr Tamas Jakkel [Hungary] GROUP 1 BRACKENFELL INSTANT REPLAY NJK'18 EJW'18 VDH/KFT/B JCH Breed: Border Terrier BATH 19
TERRIER GROUP JUDGE BATH 19 It was indeed a great pleasure to judge my first championship show Terrier group at Bath, the layout and showground is one to emulate. Judge: Mr P Horspool 1 Ms R & HUBER, Mrs V & CROSS Ms D Ch Mcvan's Big Bopper At Beameups RBIS SKC MAY 19(Critique Below)
TERRIER GROUP JUDGE SKC MAY 19 Thank you to the SKC for the invitation to judge the terrier group at their representative show. Judge: Mr P R Eardley Birmingham National 19(Critique Below)
TERRIER GROUP JUDGE WELKS 19 Many thanks to all for this invitation. It's always a pleasure to judge at this well organised and friendly show. The ring was set up well and I must congratulate the efficient stewards. I would also like to thank the judges for sending through many dogs of a high standard, which made my task that much harder. A very good group. After careful deliberation, shortlisted were the Cairn, Fox Smooth, Lakeland, Scottish, Sealyham, Welsh and West Highland White. Judge: Mr Bill Browne-Cole 1 CROSS, Ms R & HUBER, Mrs V & CROSS Ms D Ch Mcvan's Big Bopper At Beameups WELKS 19 TERRIER GROUP JUDGE WELKS 19 I thougherly enjoyed my day judging the Terrier Group at WELKS, under the Malvern Hills. Judge: Mr A Small 1 WORLD-CH DOYLE VON DER EMSMUEHLE [ATC AT01130DEU] Breed: Irish Terrier NATIONAL TERRIER 19
TERRIER GROUP JUDGE NATIONAL TERRIER 19 I would like to thank the officers and committee for the honour of judging BIS at this prestigious show. Judge: Mr J Watson 1 CROSS, Ms R & HUBER, Mrs V & CROSS Ms D Ch Mcvan's Big Bopper At Beameups SCOTTISH BREEDS 19 Best in Show Judge: Mr R C Kinsey BEST IN SHOW SH CH LUDSTAR FREDERICK FRANKENSTEIN (IMP IT) Breed: Gordon Setter (MRS F BOXALL) CRUFTS 19 BEST: MULTI CH FILISITE BRASH BEAUTY NEVER LIES WW/17,EW/17 JWW/16 JEW/16 BIS MANCHESTER 19
TERRIER GROUP JUDGE MANCHESTER 19 A great pleasure to be invited to judge the Terrier Group and Manchester Ch Show 2019, thank you to the ring stewards who did an excellent job I was really spoilt for choice with some real quality exhibits, presentation throughout was first class. G1 Kerry Blue, Tasselli, Ch Balboa Nembo Kid. Dog. Top quality exhibit. Very good eye and ears, clean bite. Quality neck onto well placed shoulders. Well bodied, very good legs and feet. Correct topline held well. Lovely coat colour and condition. Moved superbly round the ring, handled with style. Judge: Mrs K Aspin BEST : 4664 TASSELLI Mr R Ch Balboa Nembo Kid BOSTON 19 BIS CH NETHERTONION CHANDALIER
TERRIER GROUP JUDGE BOSTON 19 Many thanks to the officers and committee of Boston DCS for the invitation to judge the Terrier group. This well run show had a lovely atmosphere and there was plenty of activity around the rings throughout the day. Judge: Richard Allen GROUP 1 CH NETHERTONION CHANDALIER Breed: Fox Terrier (Wire) LKA 18
TERRIER GROUP JUDGE LKA 18 From a top class group my unplaced shortlist was the Border Terrier, Dandie Dinmont, Smooth Fox Terrier and Lakeland. It was tough decisions as I would have been happy to give any of these top 4 the group but in the end my winner was: Judge: Miss Ann Ingram (Tirkane) 1 MALZONI Mr V Am Ch Hampton Courts Monte Cristo MIDLAND COUNTIES 18 GROUP JUDGE MIDLAND COUNTIES 18 It was a great honour to be invited to judge the Terrier group at Midland Counties ch. show. Many thanks to the committee for the hospitality. Judge: Per Iversen GROUP 1 CH BAILLIESWELLS GLENGYLE AT GLEBEHEATH JW Breed: Border Terrier (MRS J GUVERCIN) SOUTH WALES 18 GROUP JUDGE SOUTH WALES 18 My thanks to the Officers & Committee of SWKA for inviting me to judge their Terrier Group. Judge: Mr David Winsley GROUP 1 CH NETHERTONION CHANDALIER Breed: Fox Terrier (Wire) BIS BELFAST 18
TERRIER GROUP JUDGE BELFAST 18 It was a great honoured to be invited to judge the Terrier group. I would like to thank the officers and committee for their invitation. I shortlisted eight for further consideration. Judge: Mr P Harding GROUP 1 CH BALBOA NEMBO KID Breed: Kerry Blue Terrier ( MR R TASSELLI) RBIS DRIFFIELD 18
TERRIER GROUP JUDGE DRIFFIELD 18 A friendly committee, who are there for you and attentive to everyone's needs. The ring was large and well set out as was the new layout of the whole show. As always, it was a delight to judge the Terrier Group. Judge: Mrs Patsy Hollings BEST : 3528 TASSELLI Mr R Balboa Nembo Kid BIS DARLINGTON 18
TERRIER GROUP JUDGE DARLINGTON 18 My sincere thanks go to the Officers and Committee of Darlington DSS for the opportunity to judge the Group. I thought this was one of the best Terrier Groups I have been privileged to judge and some top class dogs to whom I have awarded CCs did not even make the final cut today. In addition to my winners I also shortlisted the feminine and very typey Bedlington Terrier, McNally's Ch Conekesheved Kaifo Girl JW ShCM. The Cesky Terrier, Tobijanski's Janski Kalliope Jones, I admired this handsome dog just a few weeks ago and I thought he put on a really good show here today. The Dandie Dinmont Terrier, Milton's Ch Hawkesmill Jenny for Wilmit JW ShCM, another I’ve admired in the past and she is so typical with a lovely outline and very positive action. The Jack Russell Terrier, Irving's Hunter Hawk Hope for Twinan ShCM a lovely bitch whose showmanship and good confirmation will always ensure that she is not overlooked. Completing the shortlist was the young Norfolk Terrier, Gee's Watercroft Calling Time. Cobby and compact with a grand head and expression. However, it was the ultra-smart Kerry Blue, Tasselli's Balboa Nembo Kid who ultimately topped the group. Oozed with quality and type. Long, strong, clean head. Good length of neck which he uses to advantage, well ribbed with depth of brisket and excellent topline. Perfect tailset and carriage. Strong, muscular hindquarters with good angulation. Most impressive on the move with plenty of drive and perfectly parallel action. His dense, silky coat is a good colour and perfectly presented. In second place was the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Holme's Ch Goldstaff's Crack The Code. I was most impressed with this handsome dog. Typey and well balanced. Pleasing head with good breadth of skull, good stop and pronounced muscle. Shapely, short coupled with good depth of brisket and level topline. Well schooled and very easy to asses to on the move where he has a free, driving action. Third was Curtis' Skye Terrier, Ch Brakemill Barnum ShCM. A great ambassador for the breed with his lovely temperament, masculine head with strong, powerful jaw. Good bone quality and depth of brisket. His head carriage is impressive with his clean, nicely arched neck and good shoulders. Good length of rib and perfect topline. Excellent coat which is presented to best advantage and he moved out with drive from the rear. And finally, in fourth place the Airedale Terrier, Callon and Callon-Winn's Ch Sonorra Christmas Cracker from Russtam. Present a lovely outline with his short back, good length of leg and nicelty arched neck. Good length of head, keen expression, excellent topline and tailset. Free moving with a typical powerful stride. Shown in tip top condition. Judge: Mr T Mather BEST : 1131 TASSELLI Mr R Balboa Nembo Kid RICHMOND 18 Judge: Mr Moray Armstrong (Bitcon) 1 GEE Mrs R Watercroft Calling Time CITY OF BIRMINGHAM 18 TERRIER GROUP JUDGE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM 18 Would like to start off by thanking the society for there invitation to judge the Terrier Group and for there excellent hospitality throughout the day, the day gave me time to go around and have a look at some of the breeds in the working group that I am fond of. Reserve: Crawley, CH RAGUS MR O O’SEVEN, (Norwich) D. One that was missing when I did my last Group but only a puppy then, a good example of the breed with excellent bone and substance, compact and strong, head strong with good width between ears’ keen and alert, moves true both ways keeping a level topline and good tail set, coat of good texture. 3rd Malzoni, AM CHAMPION HAMPTON COURTS MONTE CRISTO (WFT) D. 4th Carter, CH DIGELSA DECLARATION, (Manchester) D. A quality dog in hard condition, good expression, keen and alert, full of confidence, good in head and ear placement, pigmentation and colour excellent, very good on the move keeping a correct topline, handled to perfection, nice to hear he has the breed record today well done Judge: Mr C Powell 1 CLARKE Mr & Mrs P & J Ch Flaxela Weaver Of Dreams JW Sh.CM SKC AUGUST 18
TERRIER GROUP JUDGE SKC AUGUST 18 Group 1 Mr M Malzoni's Am.Ch. Hampton Courts Monte Cristo Fox Terrier (Wire). Judge: Mrs N V Evans GROUP 1 AM CH HAMPTON COURTS MONTE CRISTO [ATC AT02396BRA] Breed: Fox Terrier (Wire) (MR V MALZONI) RBIS WELSH KC 18
TERRIER GROUP JUDGE WELSH KC 18 My thanks to the WKC for inviting me to judge this group. How lovely to see the outside rings on the higher level in use again. Always a huge ring for the groups at WKC and with it being an all CC show you hope for a full and strong group. Sadly a couple of breeds were missing and a couple didn’t want to show and dropped their tails coming into the ring and never put them up again. My shortlist included the Miniature Bull Terrier, great personality, v good head and a super shape, Norwich, still a baby, v shapely, short back, level topline, SCWT, liked her proportions, lovely head of correct width and length, dark eyes and a big black nose, sorest coat, and the Welsh, smart in super coat, good head, long neck into short back with tail bang on top. My winner was the lovely Westie, Ch Burneze Our Marnie. She has a super outline, lovely head with a super eye and expression, Long neck, well bodied, firm topline, really strong rear. Sound as they come on the move and tapped with a gleaming white harsh jacket. Congratulations on RBIS Runner up was the Kerry Blue, Nemiah Shades Of Grey, who Im told is now titled. She is so well made under that super coat. Still young and colour comIng through. Could be a little headstrong on the move at times, but that added to her appeal. 3rd the Wire Fox, Am Ch Hampton Courts Monte Cristo, handler gets the very best out of him. On his toes the whole time, presents a super outline with his long neck, short back and well set tail. Completing the line-up was the Manchester, Rattustrap Bitter'n Twisted. V good mover. Liked her head and super ears, dark eyes, she has a very typical outline and is beautifully conditioned. Judge: Mr J Horswell 1 BURNS, Miss M & BURNS Mrs A Ch Burneze Our Marnie BOURNEMOUTH 18
TERRIER GROUP JUDGE BOURNEMOUTH 18 Thanks to the Bournemouth Committee for the invitation and hospitality. Thanks to the judges for sending through quality dogs for a strong and competitive line-up. I was spoilt for choice and made an initial cut of nine. One circuit of the ring for all and saying good bye to the Dandie Dinmont, Norfolk Terrier and the Smooth Fox Terrier; once more up and down and the final decision left out today the strongly muscled, powerful Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Bullery Magic Potion At Pontycelyn; and the alert, active, well balanced Jack Russell Terrier, Eddy Eldorado Dos Makuos For Chayo (Imp), matured and close to the placings. Jeff Luscott 1 TASSELLI Mr R Balboa Nembo Kid PAIGNTON 18
TERRIER GROUP JUDGE PAIGNTON 18 Out of a great selection of Terriers my first cut of eight was the Bedlington, Dandie Dinmont, Kerry Blue, Lakeland, Norfolk, Scottish, Skye, and the West Highland White Terrier. Judge: Mrs M Barrass 1 FRYER Mrs S A Hopecharm Bit Of Fruitcake JW LEEDS 18
GROUP JUDGE LEEDS 18 My thanks to Leeds Ch Show Committee for inviting me to do my first Terrier Group at Championship Show level. It was a great honour to judge at this most prestigious show. Judge: Mr John Finney 1 TASSELLI Mr R Balboa Nembo Kid EAST OF ENGLAND 18
GROUP JUDGE EAST OF ENGLAND 18 Thank you also to my fellow judges for sending through, some quality dogs, most of which I would be more than happy to have awarded a CC too. This left me with really tough decisions to make. I shortlisted the Bull Terrier (stunning head and powerful movement) the Manchester Terrier (one of the best I've ever seen) the Welsh Terrier (so very hard to fault) the WFT (full of type) 2nd place Barkerl, Averis, Goddar. Ch. September Morn On Irvonhill. Sound, honest, nothing overdone, with this beautiful Irish Terrier bitch. Super, racy, outline held on the move. Excellent harsh coat of an excellent rich red colour. Handled to perfection. 1st place: Lee. Stargus Allegro. Just what I hope to find in an Airedale Terrier. The breed standard states 'strong, powerful, muscular', and this boy has all that. His head is well balanced, large perfect teeth, clean neck, leading in to perfect shoulders. Strong, firm, short body. Tail set set on and held correct on the move. Powerful in hindquarters. Coat presentation almost perfect, but for some excessive facial hair. His movement was powerful, free and easy, holding a super outline. He owned every inch of the ground. He is a king of terriers, and he knew it. Great to see his experienced handler, showing him on a loose lead, giving him every opportunity to show his excellent temperament. Judge: Mrs Sherril Goodwin GROUP 1 STARGUS ALLEGRO Breed: Airedale Terrier (MRS L LEE) WINDSOR 18
TERRIER GROUP JUDGE WINDSOR 18 For me this was a most exciting occasion to judge my first Terrier Group at this level and thank Windsor for allowing me this honour at such a prestigious show. Third went to the Bedlington dog Pykhtar's Eur Czech World GB L ' End Show Metti Surpri Displayed a graceful outline yet muscular pleasing head narrow yet had depth teeth large and strong, His thick and linty coat was presented to perfection to complete the picture . Runner up went to the Bull Terrier Catilina& Dofro's Tjurpanna Stormrider Could not resist this Gladiator of his breed a real eye catcher of a dog strongly built muscular yet perfectly symmetrical despite his active attitude. His long head was strong and deep well filled with gentle curve in profile. Faultless construction was well demonstrated by his stunning movement covering the ground with great drive but perfectly parallel. Judge: Miss Ann Bradley BEST : 2875 TASSELLI Mr R Balboa Nembo Kid BLACKPOOL 18 TERRIER GROUP JUDGE BLACKPOOL 18 Another good group from which I made a large first cut and there were other youngsters who also appealed but not yet ready in coat or body. Judge: Mr Frank Kane GROUP 1 BECKASH BLACK ICE JW Breed: Staffordshire Bull Terrier BORDER UNION 18 Judge: Mr Tom Johnston GROUP 1 PAPERMAN ATLANTIS Breed: Lakeland Terrier THREE COUNTIES 18(Critique Below)
I would like to thank the Three Counties Committee for affording me the honour of a second Terrier Group as although I am probably more well known in the Utility Group, the terriers have always been my main interest as a group. Judge: Mr B Day 1 MALZONI Mr V Am Ch Hampton Courts Monte Cristo RBIS SOUTHERN COUNTIES 18
I simply had to keep 9 dogs in my first cut. Judging a terrier group in England demands that for several reasons. Judge: Dr Goran Bodegard [Sweden] 1 CH BURNEZE OUR MARNIE Breed: West Highland White Terrier BATH 18 TERRIER GROUP JUDGE'S CRITIQUE BATH I thoroughly enjoyed judging strong terrier group and found my winner in the Norwich Terrier male followed the lovely Kerry Blue dog. 3 Malzoni Am Ch Hampton Courts Monte Cristo. Fox Terrier (Wire) Dog. 4 Higham Ch Callastaff Lakeland Lad Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Dog Judge: Mrs J Peak BEST : 1320 ODDIE, NAGRECHA & DYER Ragus Scouts Honour SKC MAY 18 TERRIER GROUP JUDGE SKC MAY 18 As always it is an honour to judge the Terrier group. Thank you to the society for the invitation and also to the judges sending forward good representatives of each breed. I shortlisted the Bull Terrier, Dandie Dinmont. Smooth Fox Terrier and Wire Fox Terrier , the Irish Terrier, Norfolk Terrier, Norwich Terrier and the West Highland White Terrier. After moving each again I found myself drawn to those in the following order. Group 1 AM CH ABSOLUTELY SIGNATURE [ATC AV00923USA] Breed: Fox Terrier (Smooth) ( MR F W SCHONEBERG) I thought this Smooth Fox Terrier quite impressive, he has a clean outline, well balanced and stands over plenty of ground, His head is long and chiselled with a small dark eye and neat ears which he uses well. Lovely over the neck and shoulder and carrying a good body. He commanded attention particularly on the move when his outline never faltered. Pleased to make him the Group winner, Group 2 CH/ AM CH HAMPTON COURTS MONTE CRISTO [ATC AT02396BRA] Breed: Fox Terrier (Wire) (MR V MALZONI) A dog I have judged and placed highly before, I have not changed my mind as he is still in great form and put in a solid performance but on the day he seemed to lack the lustre of the winner. He has been such a great ambassador for the breed. GROUP 3 CH/AMGRCH PENNYWISE ON THE ROAD AGAIN (IMP USA) Breed: Dandie Dinmont Terrier (MRS B & MRS J DEACON & HILL) Another I have judged before , I admire his type and construction which put him amongst the winners. His handler brought out the best in him both standing and on the move, Truly a credit to the breed. GROUP 4 KINSRIDGE WITTY BANTER Breed: Norfolk Terrier (MISS D JENKINS) What a charmer this young dog is, so full of personality which he showed when standing and on the move. Only young so there is so much more we will see from him. Congratulations on your placing and I look forward to seeing him in the future Judge: Mr D Guy GROUP 1 AM CH ABSOLUTELY SIGNATURE [ATC AV00923USA] Breed: Fox (Smooth) BIRMINGHAM NATIONAL 18
Judge: Mr Ken Bartlett I would like to thank Birmingham National for my invitation to judge my first Terrier Group at this level, and for the hospitality shown to me during the day. Ken Bartlett 1 MALZONI Mr V Am Ch Hampton Courts Monte Cristo PUPPY GROUP Judge: Mr Bob Blackley First of all may I thank all the officers and committee for inviting me to officiate at this fantastic, well run show. Puppy Group 1 : Averis Mr J & Barker Mr A - SAREDON JACK THE LAD - (J.R.T.) WELKS 18 Judge: Mr Hans van den Berg [Netherlands] Not so many dogs in the group. I shortlisted the Jack Russell, Border Terrier, Cesky Terrier, Norfolk Terrier, Norwich Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier and the West Highland White Terrier. \ 1 DARTH VADER CATORI MURACO TO PACOLITO Breed: Jack Russell Terrier NATIONAL TERRIER 18
Judge: Mr P I Eardley It was an absolute honour and privilege to be invited to judge BIS at National Terrier and this was an appointment that I had looked forward to for some considerable time. For terrier enthusiasts it really is right up there and I consider it to have been my most important judging assignment to date. Paul Eardley 1 TASSELLI Mr R Balboa Nembo Kid CRUFTS 18 Judge(s): Mrs Zena Thorn-Andrews 1 CH MCVANS BIG BOPPER AT BEAMEUPS [ATC AT02451USA] RBIS MANCHESTER 18(Critique Below)
TERRIER GROUP JUDGE' CRITIQUE MANCHESTER 18 THANK YOU FOR INVITING ME TO JUDGE AT "THE CLASSIC " NICE TO SEE A FULL GROUP SCHEDULED. MADE FOR A STRONG GROUP OF WHICH I MADE A SHORT LIST OF 10 FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION, BORDER TERRIER, CAIRN TERRIER, SMOOTH FOX, WIRE FOX, KERRY BLUE, NORFOLK, NORWICH, SOFT COATED WHEATEN, STAFFORD, WEST HIGHLAND WHITE. JUDGE MR PAUL WILKINSON. BEST : 1576 MALZONI Mr V Am Ch Hampton Courts Monte Cristo BOSTON 18(Critique Below) Judge: Mr Alan Small
TERRIER GROUP JUDGE'S CRITIQUE BOSTON 18 Thanks to the Society for the invite and for the hospitality on the day. I was down to judge the Terrier Group, and what a Group. I was really impressed with the quality and a big thank you to the Breed Judges for sending thru' such strong contenders....cheers. It was a particular strong Group with Quality in depth. I short listed a number of exhibits with some excellent representatives of their breeds. Notably was the Norfolk Terrier, Ch. Arderry Penny Red to Jaeva, owned by Gullick & Stuivenberg's and the Clarke's, SCW Terrier, Ch.Flaxela Weaver of Dreams, JW, ShCM, who pushed hard and deserved a mention. Alan Small.(Judge). GROUP 1 AM CH HAMPTON COURTS MONTE CRISTO Breed: Fox Terrier (Wire) LKA 17(Critique Below) The Groups on Sunday started with the Terriers, and I shortlisted the Bedlington Terrier, Ch Sharnor Hi I'm Victor at Kierlander, with an excellent outline and coat; the Border Terrier, Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber ShCM, well proportioned with a hard coat; the excellent WFT, Am Ch Hampton Courts Monte Christo, with a super head, topline and coat; the Jack Russell Terrier, Hunter Hawk Hope for Twinan; the Kerry Blue Terrier, Something Blue for Clanciarrai, lovely combination of strong body, excellent movement and good coat texture; the Lakeland Terrier, Am Ch Hi-kel Terrydale Too Ray Pay It Forward To Nisyros, another with excellent coat texture and excellent topline and head; the Norwich Terrier, Ch Ragus Mr O O'Seven, with a lovely head, excellent front and in good coat, and finally the West Highland White Terrier girl, Ch Burneze Our Marnie, with a lovely head and really hard coat. Judge: Mrs Renee Spore-Willes (Sweden BEST : 6142 MALZONI Mr V Am Ch Hampton Courts Monte Cristo MIDLAND COUNTIES 17(Critique Below)
GROUP JUDGE'S CRITIQUE MIDLAND COUNTIES 17 My thanks to the officers and committee for their invitation to judge the Terrier Group and for their hospitality. Judge: Jack Watson GROUP 1 AM CH HAMPTON COURTS MONTE CRISTO Breed: Fox Terrier (Wire) SOUTH WALES 17(Critique Below) TERRIER GROUP JUDGE SOUTH WALES 17 Thoroughly enjoyed judging the group at this very well run and friendly run show. As always the Welsh hospitality was first class. Judge: Bill Browne-Cole GROUP 1 IR CH FORLEGD BUBBLY BELLADONNA BAGGINS AT THORNBERRYHALL CJW 17 CW 1 Breed: Sealyham (MR A DALY) RBIS DRIFFIELD 17 (Critique Below) TERRIER GROUP JUDGE'S CRITIQUE DRIFFIELD 17 The weather conditions weren’t perfect, but I think that Driffield Agricultural Society committee and helpers, had worked hard to make a big success of the show, and I give them my thanks for this opportunity to judge the Terrier Group. BEST : MALZONI Mr V Am Ch Hampton Courts Monte Cristo RESERVE : WEST, Mr I & Mrs F & WEST Mr T Ch Int Ch Nord Swed DK Ch Tomlyndon Eager Ernest JW 3rd : CHAPMAN, Miss C L & BRADLEY, Miss E J & HERD Mis Ch Brueik Tickled Pink By Berrybreeze 4th : CIRTICA Mrs V Timewilltell Franky's Demidream Judge: Mr Bob Blackley 1 MALZONI Mr V Am Ch Hampton Courts Monte Cristo BELFAST 17(Critique Below) TERRIER GROUP JUDGE'S CRITIQUE BELFAST 17 This was my first visit to the Belfast show, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The hospitality was first class. And even if the entry is much smaller than on the main island, I felt this was compensated for by a higher density of quality dogs. Many thanks to the committee for inviting me to judge groups and Best in Show. Judge: Mr E Engh [Norway] GROUP 1 CH/IR CH BURRENCROFT LADY LIZ Breed: Fox Terrier (Wire) RBIS DARLINGTON 17(Critique Below) WHAT A joy it was to take centre stage for this Group at this splendid event which seems to get better each year. The large BIS ring was immaculate, the grass so manicured and the lighting perfect, so we could all enjoy the array of top quality terriers which the breed judges had sent through. Judge: Mr A Wight 1 MALZONI Mr V Am Ch Hampton Courts Monte Cristo RICHMOND 17(Critique Below) GROUP JUDGE'S CRITIQUE RICHMOND 17 My thanks to the society for inviting to judge this group. The quality of Best of Breed winners was high, despite a number of breeds not have CCs. Each winner put in a grand performance so competition was keen. Judge: Mr Stuart Plane (Stuane) 1 MALZONI Mr V Am Ch Hampton Courts Monte Cristo CITY OF BIRMINGHAM 17(Critique Below) GROUP JUDGE'S CRITIQUE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM 17 I offer my sincere thanks to Birmingham for the invitation to judge the Terrier group. Your hospitality was excellent. I offer my compliments to the respective breed judges for sending through quality exhibits of very good breed type. I've shortlisted 8 exhibits namely the Australian, Bull Terrier, Dandie Dinmont, Jack Russell, Manchester, Lakeland, Soft Coated Wheaten and Norwich. Judge: Mr L Aspin 1 CHARLTON Mr H & Mrs E E Digelsa Done N' Dusted At Lizelms SKC AUGUST 17(Critique Below) TERRIER GROUP JUDGE'S CRITIQUE SKC AUGUST 17 Many thanks to the Officers and Committee for their invitation and Congratulations on a well organised show. Judge: Mr A Westwood 1 CLARKE Mrs P Ch Lentrica Dolly Daydream JW WELSH KENNEL CLUB 17(Critique Below) TERRIER GROUP JUDGE'S CRITIQUE WELSH KC 17 Many thanks to the officers for this appointment which I thoroughly enjoyed. I appreciated the hospitality shown throughout the weekend and extend my thanks to all concerned. Judge: Mr D Guy 1 MALZONI Mr V Am Ch Hampton Courts Monte Cristo BOURNEMOUTH 17(Critique Below) TERRIER GROUP JUDGE'S CRITIQUE BOURNEMOUTH 17 I WOULD like to offer my sincere thanks to the Committee for the invitation to officiate at the summer show. The hospitality was second to none. I shortlisted six in the Terrier Group, Bedlington Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, Kerry Blue Terrier, Manchester Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, West Highland White Terrier. My final selection are as follows:- my winner was the Bedlington Terrier, Kiernan's Ch Sharnor High I'm Viktor at Kierlander, top quality dog, fits the standard like a glove, graceful but muscular, correct head with good length of neck with clean throat. Good strength of body with deep brisket, correct topline, going in strong quarters, which he uses on the move. Lovely coat and condition. Presented in top order. Happy to award him the group. In second I chose the West Highland White Terrier, Burns' Ch Burneze Our Marnie, good quality bitch, lots to like, than dislike. Very well balanced, pleasing head with lovely eye, correct ear placement which she uses. Good strength of neck, with clean shoulders, nice clean front, lovely compact body with strong topline with tail on top. Strong quarters with short hocks, giving a nice picture on the move. Excellent coat and presentation. Third place went to the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Millers' Deldenas Black Shadow, top quality dog, excels in type and balance. Beautiful head with correct eye. Neat in ears, excellent strength of jaw, strong in neck and body, with correct front. Good short coupling with strong quarters. Well muscled and in top condition. Sound on the move. Fourth place went to the Jack Russell Terrier, Irving's Hunter Hawk Hope for Twinan, very typical for her type, good head proportions with neat tabs. Good expression, ok for body, good topline. Very good behind, with correct tail set, very showy. Presented well. Judge: Mr M P Phillips 1 KIERNAN Mr P Ch Sharnor High I'm Viktor At Kierlander PAIGNTON 17 (Critique Below)
TERRIER GROUP JUDGE'S CRITIQUE PAIGNTON 17 From a very competitive line up I did an initial shortlist of eight for further consideration. Along with my final placings I also pulled out the Border Terrier, Ch.Brackenfall Bok to Bach JW, Jack Russell, Gr Ch Woodsong For Goodness Sake (Imp), Kerry Blue, Something Blue for Clanciarri and the Manchester, Digelsa Done 'n' Dusted at Lizelms. 1 West's WHWT, Ch.Int.Ch. Nord. Swed. DK Ch.Tomlyndon Eager Ernest. In my opinion the stand out winner on the day who just commanded the big ring with his presence. Very typical throughout, good size with strength and substance and a beautifully balanced outlook. Best of heads with a lovely dark eye and the keenest of expressions. Well made front assembly with an excellent depth of chest a firm level back and well set on tail. He scored in hindquarters, powerful and well rounded, a dog with a 'bum'. His movement was a joy to watch, so sound with excellent reach and drive. 2 Cutis's Skye Terrier, Ch.Brakemill Barnum Sh.CM. Another top class terrier who was put down in superb order and really looked the part. A dog with excellent bone and substance, good depth and a strong firm topline that he held on the move. His head is of good length but has the required strength to complete the picture and this is complemented with those eyes that are so expressive as the standard asks for. Strongest of quarters which are well angulated and of good width and which he used to advantage on the move. He also made use of the big ring with his positive movement. 3 Jones & Davies, SBT, Maxsta Prince of Celts. A breed that maybe at times gets overlooked in the group competition but on the day had attitude and presence along with a very typical appearance to clinch his place. He is of a good size and combines great strength with a very balanced outlook. Excellent head with a good eye and expression. A strong muscular neck and clean well laid back shoulders. Has a firm body with well sprung ribs, good tailset and carriage along with strong muscular hindquarters. Soundest of movers with a very economical free flowing action. 4 Gullick & Van Stuivenbergs, Norfolk Terrier, Arderry Penny Red to Jaeva. Completed a lovely line up and well deserved his place. A small dog but with a big presence. Low and compact as the standard asks for along with excellent bone and substance throughout. Good head shape with a lovely dark eye and the keenest of expressions. Best of front assemblies standing on good legs and feet, compact body with a level topline, good tailset and a pleasing bend of stifle. Very sound on the move, powerful with excellent reach and drive. Judge: Mr D Shields 1 WEST, Mr I & Mrs F & WEST Mr T Ch Int Ch Nord Swed DK Ch Tomlyndon Eager Ernest J LEEDS 17 BEST : 4771 CARTER Mr K Ch Digelsa Declaration EAST OF ENGLAND 17(Critique Below) TERRIER GROUP JUDGE'S CRITIQUE I would like to thank the committee for giving me the opportunity to judge the Terrier Group for the first time, an appointment that seemed a long time coming! Judge: Mr B Day GROUP 1 AM CH HAMPTON COURTS MONTE CRISTO Breed: Fox Terrier WINDSOR 17(Critique Below) TERRIER GROUP JUDGE'S CRITIQUE I shortlisted Border Terrier, Norfolk Terrier, Dandie Dinmont and Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Judge: Miss Ann Ingram (Ireland) 1 KIERNAN Mr P Ch Sharnor High I'm Viktor At Kierlander BLACKPOOL 17(Critique Below)
TERRIER GROUP JUDGE'S CRITIQUE BLACKPOOL 17 After making an unusually large short list I felt that a fairly clear winner was the 11 months Norwich Terrier male, Crawley's Ragus Mr O O Seven, who impressed from the start. Judge: Mr Andrew H Brace GROUP 1 RAGUS MR OO'SEVEN Breed: Norwich Terrier BORDER UNION 17(Critique Below)
Terrier Group Judge's Critique I would like to thank the officers & committee for a wonderful day at this lovely venue, also the judges who sent through some quality dogs. I shortlisted for further consideration the Bedlington, Dandie Dinmont, SFT, Jack Russell, Lakeland, Norfolk Parson Russell & Irish. G1 was the Smooth Fox Terrier, Zetamaz Black Shadow, a quality exhibit, very good head & expression, good bite, lovely neck into well placed shoulders, true in front, very good topline & tailset, well developed quarters, ideal weight of bone to balance, moved & handled very well. G2 was the Irish Terrier, Sujoncla Little Powder with Oudenarde, another of excellent breed type, quality head, good eye, ear & bite, very good neck & shoulders, good front, well padded feet, sound topline & set on, well bodied, presented in first class condition, moved & handled well both ways. G3 was the Lakeland, Lacus One More Time, head of correct make & shape, very good eye & ear, clean bite, sound neck onto well placed shoulder, very good topline, well bodied, very good quarters, in lovely coat & condition, moved freely both ways. G4 was the Jack Russell, Hot News Di Sutri with Jaeva, clean head, very good eye & ears, good bite, good neck, clean shoulders & very good front, well boned, nicely bodied for age, good depth, sound topline & tailset, very good quarters for age, moved & handled with confidence. Judge: Mrs Kay Aspin GROUP 1 ZETAMAZ BLACK SHADOW SHCM THREE COUNTIES 17(Critique Below)
Terrier Group Judge's Critique Sincere thanks to the officers & committee for the invitation to judge the terrier group at this year’s show. The very experienced show committee had everything under control & the group started in good time. It was good to see many spectators around the ring. I shortlisted 8 for further consideration & the four that missed out on the placings were the Cairn, Norfolk, Norwich & WHWT. For the winner of the group I chose the Welsh, Monaline Lagoon Lee. I first set eyes on this bitch at Crufts this year when I awarded her the CC & BOB & I was delighted to judge her again, in group competition. She excels in breed type, just right for size & is so balanced. Her condition, showmanship & easy ground covering movement completed a very impressive picture. G2, the SFT, Zetamaz Black Shadow, classy young dog who gave a very good performance. Clean head, very good ears & expression. Excellent forehand, in good body condition, short level back with an excellent tailset. G3, the Irish, Ch Irvonhill Leave It To Me, excellent type & size, presented to the minute. She looked a picture standing, just not quite putting all in at the end. G4, the SCWT, Flaxela Weaver Of Dreams, a quality bitch who put on a polished performance. She presented a nice outline. In good coat & condition, moved & showed well. Judge: Mr R Allen 1 PIJUNOVIC Mr P Monaline Lagoon Lee SOUTHERN COUNTIES 17(Critique Below)
Terrier Group Judge's Critique I so love judging terriers & the group is a delight. Not only the dogs, but owner/handlers, are, generally, of similar temperament, so one has to be on your metal! For me, this was a group of great quality, many stars & those of the future. G1 was Ch Brackenfell Bok To Bach, Border Terrier, have had the pleasure to reward this chaps attributes before & today absolutely bang on. So right with his otter head, strength in underjaw with big white teeth. Grand in proportions. Stands on well padded feet. Quality skin & cracking coat, presented in first class order. He never lost anything in motion & just displayed his type & character constantly. G2 was Am Ch Hampton Courts Monte Cristo, WFT, this was a close one. Big attitude. Head has that long lean head but punishing jaw. Is clean through body, balanced for depth & rib with solid top. Tail is strong & there is plenty behind. Copybook delivery in presentation & uses himself to advantage. G3 was Ch Sharnor High I’m Viktor at Kierlander, Bedlington, shapely with typical front assembly. I kept coming back to him today, where he just really appealed. Coat linty to the touch with good silky topknot. He moved with that spring & lift never putting his pad down wrong. G4 was G Ch Dbf Woodsong For Goodness Sake, Jack Russell, well, I know this breed is popular, now I confirm why. This young beggar looked right back at me & said ‘don’t dare leave me out’! So I flipping well couldn’t! His performance was positive that strongly set on of tail, right up there & wagging to show his mind-set. He is as sound as they come, plain to see by anyone, in or out of the ring. Made me smile. Judge: Patsy Hollings GROUP 1 CH BRACKENFELL BOK TO BACH JW Breed: Border Terrier (MR C & MISS L HALL & ELLIS) BATH 17(Critique Below)
Group 1 Houghton, CH BELTERSTAFFS GINGER JOE, (SBT) D. Group 2 Barker & Averis, CH IRVONHILL LEAVE IT TO ME (Irish) B. Another one of great breed type, lots of ring presence about her, keen, alert and racy, great quality and soundness and very well balanced, good muscle tone, hard and fit, moved and handled to perfection. Group 3 Clarke, FLAXELA WEAVER OF DREAMS, JW. (S.C.W.T.) B. One with great pigmentation, rims dark, very good expression, good ears, eyes dark, correct bite, good neck and shoulders, well bodied with good rear angulations, great coat condition, moved effortlessly covering the ground with ease. Group 4 Curtis, CH BRAKEMILL BARNUM Sh.CM, (Skye) D. Have seen this one many times but have never had the pleasure to judge him until today and was not disappointed, a very good example of the breed, lots of quality about him, a very sound, balanced dog, all ways in immaculate condition, great coat texture and fringes, moved freely around the ring a real pleasure to go over. Judge Mr. Colin Powell. 1 HOUGHTON Mr I Ch Belterstaffs Ginger Joe SKC MAY 17
TERRIER GROUP JUDGE'S CRITIQUE SKC 17 A good group containing some very promising youngsters & only the SFT missing. In addition to my final four, I shortlisted the following: Australian Terrier, Ch Silhill Red Crackle, absolutely alert & on his toes with a perfect topline & tailset; Bull Terrier, Clansmann Centurian Player; masculine & muscular with a very typical head & a real glint in his eye, moved well; Stafford, Mosstrooper Making Mischief at Waystaff, well schooled with good breadth of skull & very strong cheek muscles, shapely body which could have been a tad shorter for perfection. Good muscletone; Welsh Terrier, Int/It Ch Cunnings Thundering Trickster, smart & workmanlike, presented in perfect condition & shows to best advantage; WHWT, Krisma Jump Start, was giving away a bit in age today but absolutely nothing in quality, most attractive head & expression, excellent pigmentation, compactly built with good depth of chest. In first place I had Ch Brackenfell Bok To Bach, Border Terrier, standing he presented a most typical outline & he certainly doesn’t disappoint on the move. Grand head, decent forehand with good legs & small well padded feet. Good depth of body & length of rib. Good pelt & excellent jacket. Reserve to him was Ch Torum’s Cairo Fred, Kerry Blue, he combined strength & masculinity with gracefulness & lots of Kerry character. Good length of head with strong punishing jaw. Good neck & shoulders, deep brisket & good spring of rib. Generous, muscular hindquarters. Free moving & shown in first class coat & condition. G3 was Travella The Super Trooper, WFT, an exciting young dog with a lovely head & expression, neat ears, dark fairly small eye & strong jaw. Good bone, excellent forehand, short muscular body. Really good hindquarters with plenty behind the tail & this was reflected in his very good hind action. In the fourth spot I had Gr Ch/Am Ch Pennywise On The Road Again, Dandie Dinmont, masculine with a strong head, large melting eyes & strong jaw. Well boned with good layback of shoulder. Typical topline with strength of loin & well set & carried tail. An easy purposeful gait completed the overall picture. Judge: Mr T D Mather 1 HALL & ELLIS Messrs C & L Ch Brackenfell Bok To Bach JW BIRM. NATIONAL 17(Critique Below)
Judge's Critique Mr Max King I would like to express my appreciation to the Officers and Committee of the Society for inviting me to Judge the Terrier Group. Their hard work in organising and running the Show was evident throughout the day and I also thank the respective breed judges for sending forward fine examples of their respective breeds causing me to have to make many close decisions. Max King (Judge) 1: CARTER Mr K Ch Digelsa Declaration WELKS 17(Critique Below)
Judge's Critique Mr J Luscott Thank you to the committee for the invitation to judge this group & I was spoilt for choice in the quality sent forward by the breed judges. From the 17 present I chose nine for further consideration. These were, the Bedlington with a beautiful typical head, good outline & flow on the move; the long, low Skye with power & strong muscular rearquarters, the young SCWT with a lovely stride on the move, good shape & lots of promise to finish; the active & smart WHWT with a compact shape & an attractive head; the muscular, powerful Stafford, who is active & aware with rippling muscles on the backend over the loin & the rearquarters & close to the group placements. My group winner today was the superbly balanced quality WFT, Am Ch Hampton Courts Monte Cristo, WFT, this dog has a stunning outline, good typical head, he flows through the neck & is like a short backed, he has a good front & rear, especially on the move & a quality side action that takes him around the ring so easily. He is superbly handled & presented with a quality coat & he thoroughly deserved the group win with his outstanding performance today. G2 was Am Ch Irvonhill Leave It To Me, Irish Terrier, excellent for type with a beautiful outline, she has good flow through the head, neck, topline & rearend, she has a well set tail, good feet & is a strong mover, again she was well handled to present this girl at her best, pushing hard for the group win in a very close decision, but not quite hers today. G3 was Ch Digelsa Declaration, Manchester Terrier, a strong powerfully muscled & athletic lad, he’s shown in excellent condition with superb head proportions, he’s alert & keen, with the correct earset, very much on his toes with expectancy, he has the neck topline & body a great rearend, with fully toned muscle & was moving with the reach in front & the powerful drive behind, another in tune with his handler & showing top quality in his performance. G4 was Back Packer Di Sutri at Locheil, Jack Russell Terrier, wow what an exciting specimen of the breed this young lad is, he has all the earmarks of a quality Jack Russell Terrier, he’s workmanlike with the right attitude he is spannable, carries a good pelt & coat, he is certainly capable of doing the job they were bred for. I liked his attitude & he moves accurately from all angles, an impressive prospect, deserving this group placement. He should have a great future. JEFF LUSCOTT GROUP 1 AM CH HAMPTON COURTS MONTE CRISTO Breed: Fox Terrier (Wire) NATIONAL TERRIER 17(Critique Below) Having been involved with the National Terrier Club over many years it was a privilege & great honour to judge BIS at what is the ultimate terrier event worldwide. My thanks go to the hard working officers & committee & all the helpers for putting on another first class show & making my day such an enjoyable & first class experience. I would also like to thank all the judges who produced a very strong group for my consideration. I duly shortlisted the Bedlington, WFT, Irish, Kerry Blue, Lakeland, Parson Russell, Stafford & the Welsh. BIS was the Lakeland, Saredon Enigma, going over this dog was worth coming a long way for & he did not disappoint. This one gets pretty close to fully fitting the Standard. Balanced all through, with a cracking head of excellent proportions, straight front with good bone & scored in neck, body & topline. Moved out & back so well, with plenty of drive from a strong backend & looked a picture on the stand. He stood away for me in this group. RBIS was the Welsh, Monaline Lagoon Lee, most impressive & as with BIS, was presented to perfection. This 2 year old lady has quality for all to see from nose to tail with a clean skull, strong jaw & is correct in neck & shoulders, is short in back & has strong hindquarters. Excellent movement, fore & aft. I am sure she will make her mark in any company. G3 was the Kerry Blue, Ch Torums Cairo Fred, just 3 years old & I wondered whether there was enough of him at first. Forget that, there is & he is so well made & balanced & was presented & handled to advantage here. Pleased in head & expression, good strength of jaw, excellent reach of neck with body & topline plus points. Moved out freely both ways. G4 was the Bedlington, Ch Honeymist Posh Dreams, this 4 year old pushed hard for G3. She is so well balanced & has a lovely outline on the stand. Very nice in head, ear & neck with a good Bedlington front & pleased in body shape & hindquarters. Well controlled & typical on the move, but looked as if she was ready to explode into action when required. Judge ROGER THOMAS 1 SCHEMBI, Mr J & BARKER Mr A UK Saredon Enigma TAF CRUFTS 17(Critique Below) I would like to thank the KC for the honour of judging the terrier group at Crufts 2017 & for their hospitality throughout the show. I made a shortlist of ten they were the Bedlington; the SFT; the Irish T; Jack Russell; Norfolk; Scottish T; Dandie Dinmont; Kerry Blue; Lakeland; WHWT. The winner of the group was Saredon Enigma, Lakeland Terrier, beautiful dog, lovely head & expression, really good neck & shoulders. Good body table line top, put down to perfection, moved & showed well. Congratulations to all concerned. G2 was Bellevue Thunder Bolt, WHWT, really nice dog, very good head & expression. Nice neck & shoulders, compact body, good tailset in very good condition, moved very well. G3 Fin/Sw/Nor/Ee/Lat/Lit Ch Dariant Egypt, Dandie Dinmont, glorious head & expression, good neck & shoulders, very good body, in good coat & condition, moved & showed well. G4 Int/It Ch Dandy Black And Blue Just for Balboa, Kerry Blue, again another with a really good & expression, lovely head & shoulder, really good body & tailset, very well trimmed, moved & showed really well. DON MUNRO BEST OF GROUP G1 WESTMINSTER 2017
1st Norwich Terrier GCHS CH Taliesin Twice As Nice MANCHESTER 17(Critique Below)
Thank you to the committee for inviting me to do the Terrier Group at the Northern Classic, a dream or me being a northern lad. I had a nice group to judge, however 3 had incorrect bites in CC breeds too, a sin in terriers. Judge Mike Vickers 1: CURTIS Mrs J Ch Brakemill Barnum Sh.CM BOSTON 17(Critique Below)
I thoroughly enjoyed judging my first terrier group full of quality dogs which makes judging these dogs such a challenge. I shortlisted the WHWT, SCWT, Norwich, Lakeland, Jack Russell, Manchester Terrier & Australian Terrier. I found my winner in the lovely Border Terrier G1 was Ch Brackenfell Bok To Bach, Border Terrier, he is full of quality, excellent jacket, lovely outline, shown in hard muscular condition. Good head proportions, lovely eye, clean neck & shoulders, lovely straight legs going down to good feet, well ribbed body with strong loin, good quarters & set on. Moved soundly both ways & in profile. Delighted to hear he equalled the breed record today. G2 was Saredon Enigma, the very attractive Lakeland Terrier, lovely breed type, good head shape, nice legs & feet, strong body, well ribbed back, good quarters & set on. Moved well both ways with reach & drive holding his topline. G3 was Ch Digelsa Declaration, Manchester Terrier, another exceptional representative of the breed, presented in gleaming condition. Good length of head, clean neck & shoulders, nice bone, legs & feet, good body & balance, moved well. G4 was Ch Silhill Barney Rubble, very smart Australian Terrier, just as I would expect from this well known kennel. Lovely type, typical head & expression, clean neck, shoulders well laid back, good legs & feet, nice body & outline, moved well both ways & in profile with strong topline. Judge: Mrs Jill Peak GROUP 1 CH BRACKENFELL BOK TO BACH JW Breed: Border Terrier (MR C & MISS L HALL & ELLIS) L.K.A. 16 TERRIER GROUP JUDGE LKA 16 I had some very nice BOB winners. I selected the Airedale, Catch Of The Day with Gillaire; Irish Terrier, Am Ch Irvonhill Leave It To Me, Jack Russell Terrier, Haw Hope for Twinan; Kerry Blue, Balboa Saladin; Sealyham, Zippor Sapphire Jones; Welsh Terrier, Eskwyre Pistol Pete; & the WHWT, Burneze Billie On Air. G1 was the Kerry Blue, Balboa Saladin, compact, long head with flat skull, liked his strong neck & level topline. Moved with drive. G2 was the Irish Terrier, Am Ch Irvonhill Leave It To Me, racy outline, long head with flat skull, elegant neck, well angulated in front & rear, good tailset, liked her movement a lot. Handling could be slightly better. G3 was the Airedale, Catch Of The Day with Gillaire, masculine dog in super condition, long head with dark eyes & flat skull, strong muzzle, good front & rear, level topline with could tailset, harsh coat. G4 was the Jack Russell Terrier, Haw Hope for Twinan, excellent in type, she is not too short on the legs or too long in body what we often see, feminine in type, correct head shape with an excellent expression, trimming of the head could be better, liked her front & rear a lot, good coat texture, moved with drive. Judge: Mr Hans van den Berg (Rymore) 1 CASSIN Miss F Balboa Saladin MIDLAND COUNTIES 16(Critique Below)
Thank you to Midland Counties Canine Society for inviting me to judge the Terrier Group at this years show, it was a very nice group I shortlisted the Miss M & Mrs A Burns,West Highland White, CH Burnese Our Marnie. Mr V. Malzoni, Fox Terrier (wire), Am Ch Hampton Court's Machida. Mr A. Mrs J Barker & Averis, Irish Terrier, Am Ch Irvonhill Leave It To Me. Mr R J & Mrs E A Barrett, Border Terrier, Howthwaite Grainsgill. Mr P Kiernan, Bedlington Terrier, Ch Sharnor High I'm Viktor At Kierlander. Miss E A Mr P N & Mrs J Saxton, Dale & Emrick, Manchester Terrier Ch Rattustrap Imperial Red JW & Miss D Jenkins, Norfolk Terrier Ch Kinsridge Tip Top for further consideration. Group 1 Burns West Highland White CH Burnese Our Marnie a beautiful Westie, so well put together, presented in perfect coat and lovely condition, a credit to her owners, moved round the ring with drive, great profile, lovely short back, great head piece, lovely dark expressive eye, clean white teeth, commanded attention, pleased to award her Group 1 Judge Mr Paul Wilkinson. GROUP 1 CH BURNEZE OUR MARNIE Breed: West Highland White Terrier SOUTH WALES 16 TERRIER GROUP JUDGE'S CRITIQUE My sincere thanks to all the committee for their kind invitation to judge the terrier group at this popular & friendly show. The hospitality was second to none & many thanks to the breed judges for sending through some lovely exhibits. A truly enjoyable day to remember. G1 was Hampton Court Machida, WFT, very good head proportions, small V shaped ears & dark eye with good keen expression, clean muscular neck, front well put together in front, good rib, short back & correct angled rear, well set & presented in good hard condition, coat of good wiry texture. Tiptoeing on very good feet & moved true holding a balanced outline. G2 was Ir/Dan/Nor Ch/Nor Sh Ch/Sw Ch Sandstaffs Inkberry Holly, Stafford, liked her overall quality & type, deep head with good width, correct stop, good cheeks, eye & well placed ears of good shape, muscular neck into well assemble front & good feet, good rib, depth & loin, well muscled rear & low set tail, moved with positive free movement, presented in first class coat & condition, outgoing personality. G3 was Ch Kebulak Lady Killer, Kerry Blue, well balanced head of good length, dark eye & small ears, strong neck, good front, bone & rib. Quality soft & silky coat, good feet & in good body condition. Put in a very good performance to win this place. Lots to appreciate. G4 was Ch/Dan Ch Tomlyndon Eager Ernest, WHWT, strongly built throughout, balanced with good head, eye & ears, good length of neck, quality bone & in good double coat with harsh outer coat. Well developed rear & moved holding a firm outline going round. Along with these exhibits I chose the following the breeds for further consideration, the Norfolk, Skye, SCWT & the Welsh Terrier, all first class representatives of their breeds making this a quality & most enjoyable group. Judge: Tom H Johnston Group 1 HAMPTON COURT MACHIDA Breed: DRIFFIELD 16(Critique Below)
TERRIER GROUP JUDGE'S CRITIQUE DRIFFIELD 16 I would like to thank the officers & committee for the invitation to judge the terrier group. I shortlisted 8 for further consideration the Australian, Bedlington, Cairn, SCWT, Manchester, Skye, WHWT, & Irish T. G1 was the Irish Terrier, Ch/Am Ch Irvonhill Leave It To Me, she has a lovely head & expression, well set ears, good front assembly & she has the required depth of rib, correct topline, well set tail, excellent outline. G2 was the WHWT, Ch/Dan Ch Tomlyndon Eager Earnest, he is a sound moving dog with an excellent head, good reach of neck, shoulders well laid back & has a compact body, good quarters & correct balance throughout. G3 was the Skye, Ch Brakemill Briar Rose, she is long low & level with a long powerful head, well placed feathered ears, deep chest, strong quarters, in excellent coat & condition. G4 was the Cairn, Ch Honeyhall Headboy, he has a lovely head & expression, straight front with a nice depth of brisket, good neck & shoulders, level topline, moved true. Judge: Mr Jack Watson 1 BARKER, Mr & Mrs A & J & AVERIS Mr J US Ch Irvonhill Leave It To Me BELFAST 16(Critique Below) Judge's Critique Mr D Shields Can I thank the officers & committee for their kind invitation to judge my first terrier group at championship show level. As always the hospitality in Northern Ireland was first class & this only added to a most enjoyable time. G1 was Ir Ch Irisblu The Fiddler, Kerry Blue, stunning bitch who is of good size & is so beautifully balanced throughout. Best of heads with a good dark eye & the keenest of expressions. She has a good reach of neck set in well placed shoulders & stands on lovely legs & feet. Her body is short coupled with excellent depth, a firm topline & a well set tail. Strong rounded quarters complete the picture along with her free & powerful movement covering the ground with excellent reach & drive. Presented in superb order & is a credit to her owners. G2 was Am Ch Irvonhill Leave It To Me, Irish Terrier, another top class exhibit who pushed the winner close. She has a very typical outlook with a feminine appearance but has the substance the Standard asks for. Lovely head & eye with well set ears. Her front assembly is well made & she has the required depth of body along with strong well muscled hindquarters. Presentation on the day was second to none with an excellent harsh jacket put down to perfection. Moved soundly on a good stride. G3 was Molru Alright Dave, Stafford, not the flashiest of breeds in the group line up but this dog was on his toes & was really up for it on the day. A very sound & honest young man of good size with excellent strength & substance throughout. He has a pleasing head & expression, a good straight front with a lovely depth of chest & well sprung ribs. His quarters are powerfully made & he uses them to advantage on the move. Very sound both fore & aft & he well deserved his place on the day. G4 was Blomendal Jack Daniels at Nileda, Sealyham, an active & balanced dog who presents a very typical appearance. He is of a good size with lovely bone & substance and typifies the breed trait of a lot of dog in a small compass. Best of heads with the darkest of eyes. Very clean over the neck & shoulders, pleasing body with good depth & a level topline that he keeps on the move. His hindquarters are well rounded with a good bend of stifle. Very positive on the move with good reach & drive. DAVID SHIELDS Group 1 IR CH IRISBLU THE FIDDLER Breed: Kerry Blue Terrier (MR H & MRS H QUIGG) DARLINGTON 16 (Critique Below) TERRIER GROUP JUDGE' CRITIQUE DARLINGTON 16 My sincere thanks to the officers & committee of Darlington for the invitation to judge the terrier group at their show. I shortlisted the Bedlington, Dandie Dinmont, WFT, Irish, Lakeland, Manchester, Parson Russell, Stafford & WHWT from the BOBs present, both Bull Terriers unfortunately couldn’t stay & the Cairn was a ‘no show’. G1 the WFT, Am Ch Hampton Court’s Machida, he stood out for his spark & presence in the ring. Good length of head, nice dark eye with a well filled muzzle. Correct in front construction, short backed with a level topline & good depth. Strongly made hindquarters which are well angulated with his tail bang on top. Coat in first class condition & moved fluently around the ring. G2 the Irish Terrier, Am Ch Irvonhill Leave It To Me, appealed in head & expression with a correct ear set. Totally feminine throughout, pleasing in neck & shoulders with a straight front. Deep in body that is well balanced, well made hindquarters which she knows how to use, correct tailset & carriage. Good colour with a harsh well groomed coat, has that typical Irish attitude. G3 the Lakeland, Saredon Enigma, very smart girl of lovely breed type. Balanced head that has strength without coarseness, good reach of neck with a correct front. Short well balanced body, good topline with well muscled hindquarters. Excellent true mover with a harsh well presented coat & well shown. G4 the Dandie Dinmont, Ch Hawkesmill Jenny for Wilmit, have shortlisted before & this time was spot on. Has a very typical head with that look in the eyes which you can’t ignore. Very balanced in body having length, strength & low to ground. Ribs well sprung, correct topline that has no exaggeration to it. Well made hindquarters & she moved around the ring so soundly. In good coat & presentation. Judge: Mr D Winsley 1 MALZONI Mr V Am Ch Hampton Court's Machida
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TERRIER GROUP JUDGE'S cRITIQUE Thank you to the officers & committee for inviting me to judge. The group included many excellent terriers. G1 from NSC was the Wire Fox Terrier, Am Ch Hampton Court’s Machida, masculine dog, super ring presence, excellent mover & full of character, lovely head & ears, well angulated fore & aft, very good body, topline & tailset. Well put down, good coat texture. G2 was the WHWT, Dashing Devil’s La Diva, beautifully feminine Westie with character & attitude. Excellent head & expression, firm body, in good coat, moved very well. G3 was the Norwich, Ragus Jump The Gun, very typy Norwich, good head, alert expression, in excellent coat, moved out well, G4 was the Skye, Ch Brakemill Barnum, very nice Skye. Good ears & expression. Long level topline, good coat, good mover. SUSAN KEALY 1 MALZONI Mr V Am Ch Hampton Court's Machida CITY OF BIRMINGHAM 16(Critique Below)
I would like to thank the officers and committee of this prestigious and well run show for the invitation to judge the Terrier Group. Judge: Mr R Crooks 1 CASSIN Miss F Balboa Saladin BIS SKC AUGUST 16(Critique Below) TERRIER GROUP JUDGE SKC & BEST IN SHOW (Critique) I want to thank the SKC for inviting me to judge all the group & BIS at their very well run show. If we had a competition among the best run shows in the UK, it would be hard to find one to beat the SKC. Many years ago I was told by Catherine Sutton that the most important part of any show was to get it finished. Most exhibitors has a long way home & they want to get on their way asap. On Sunday the guys in Edinburgh got the show finished by 5.30pm with four groups to judge, which is a great achievement. BIS was the WHWT, Burneze Our Marnie & RBIS was the Bulldog, Ch Sealaville He’s Tyler. TERRIER GROUP JUDGE'S CRITIQUE I pulled out the Border Terrier, Dandie Dinmont, Irish Terrier, Parson Russel, Scottish Terrier, Skye & WHWT. G1 this show belonged to the WHWT, Burneze Our Marnie, this beautiful bitch has got it all. She is a fabulous showdog, but she is more than that; she is also a fabulous WHWT who behaves like she owns the word. It was no doubt in her mind about her being the best & with arrogant self-confidence she sent this message to the judge. Not only is this dog exceptional, the owner is just as professional as her dog. Marnie looked great on Saturday, but she had been to ‘Vidal Sassoon’ overnight & the little star looked even more amazing on Sunday. Miss Burns had obviously felt that victory was within sight & spent hours making Marnie look perfect for Sunday. She stood & moved like a mannequin & she brought tears to my eyes. I was told this 13 month old star was the full sister of the Crufts BIS winner & that she already has clocked up five CCs. We do for sure have some exceptional breeders in the UK. BIS. G2 the great Skye, Salena Silver Sapphire, I loved her balance & outline. She is very typical for her breed, has a nice head & moves very soundly keeping her topline at all time. An impressive bitch, which unfortunately was missing the enthusiasm of the winner. G3 the Irish Terrier, Am Ch Irvonhill Leave It To Me, once again a quality bitch of excellent type. She is well angulated both ends & exceptionally well handled, but the topline let her down on occasions & that is why she was placed third. G4 the Scottish Terrier, Ch Stuane King’s Sword, he is a strong low set dog with & excellent front which fills out very well. His elbows are well tucked in. He moved well & I liked him a lot, but I would have preferred his head to be stretched out a bit more. This would have made his scull a little leaner Judge: Mr K S Wilberg (Kanix) 1. BURNS, Miss M & BURNS Mrs A Burneze Our Marnie WELSH KENNEL CLUB 16
Judge: Dr Goran Bodegard 1 VICKERS Ms J & J Eskwyre Pistol Pete BOURNEMOUTH 16(Critique Below)
TERRIER GROUP JUDGE'S CRITIQUE BOURNEMOUTH 16 I was honored to be invited to judge the Group at this year’s show and my thanks go to the officers and committee for their excellent hospitality and making my day most enjoyable. Only the Bull Terrier and Bedlington were absent from the 14 Terrier breeds scheduled. I was pleased with the overall quality and standard of the group. For my short list I selected the Cairn, Pendley Vivien, Cesky, Ashleyheath’s, Black Thunder, Dandie, Ch. Cassencarrie Top Marks, Manchester, Ch. Digelsa Declaration, Norfolk, Strathinver Sea The Stars, Soft Coated Wheaten, Northridge Gotan Go and the Westie, Burneze Our Marnie for further consideration. G1. Carter & Harrison, Ch Digelsa Declaration Manchester, a soundly made elegant dog full of quality and breed type, with nothing to hide, who on entering the ring shouted look at me and did not stop showing. Lovely head, eye and ears, good soundly made quarters fore and aft, well-made body, moved true with reaching forequarters and driving hindquarters G2. Burns, Burneze Our Marnie, Westie, an attractive well balance quality bitch with good outline, good head well carried on good neck and shoulders, good dark expressive eye, compact well-made body, good tail and carriage. Moved with style and drive. G3. Newton, Strathinver Sea The Stars, Norfolk, a smart showy dog, nicely made, compact, well balanced, good head and type. A good showman who moves well. G4. Thoburn, Northridge, Gotan Go, Soft Coated Wheaten, a smart well-made dog with good outline, well presented and handled. Good head, good quarters fore and aft, good ribs and body, short coupled, good coat and texture. Moved freely from good driving quarters. Judge: Mr P Bakewell 1: CARTER, Mr K & HARRISON Ms C Ch Digelsa Declaration PAIGNTON 16(Critique Below)
TERRIER GROUP JUDGE'S CRITIQUE PAIGNTON 16 G1 Ch Kinsridge Top Tip, Norfolk T, bitch, wonderful bitch of the highest quality, won group with a bit in hand, excellent head & ear carriage, true front, straight legs, ideal size, topline the same on the move as standing, her movement is the best I have seen for a long time fore & aft, immaculate condition, showing all the time, well done. G2 Ch Marlablue In A Twirl, Manchester T, bitch, feminine bitch, lovely head & ears, good topline, I loved her size, moved & showed really well. G3 Anjofra Mad About Me, Cairn T, bitch, very good headpiece, naturally presented, very good topline, moved & showed well. G4 Ch Torum's Cairo Fred, Kerry Blue, dog, good head & ears, well balanced dog, stood four square, showing well & moved OK. ANDREW HUNT 1 JENKINS Miss D Ch Kinsridge Top Tip LEEDS 16
Judge: Mrs E Cartledge 1 BURNS, Miss M & BURNS Mrs A Burneze Billie On Air EAST OF ENGLAND 16(Critique Below)
TERRIER GROUP JUDGE'S CRITIQUE EAST OF ENGLAND 16 I should like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge the terrier group, & for the wonderful friendliness & hospitality shown to me during the day. I had a marvellous selection of 19 very good terriers to go over, shortlisted eight & awarded the group winner award to G1 was Am Ch Irvonhill Leave It To Me, a beautiful Irish Terrier bitch, well proportioned head, correct eye & expression, excellent angulation, in shoulder which was reflected in the quarters, deep chest, good tuck up, not exaggerated in any department, moved soundly on good feet & legs, harsh jacket perfectly presented. G2 was Belleville Just For Effect, typically a busy alert Norwich Terrier, shown in full red jacket, head construction pleasing, correct eye & expression, body proportions & general size just right, moving well round the ring on good legs & beautifully padded feet. G3 was Salena The Magnificent One, eyecatching male Skye Terrier, beautifully constructed, attractive well proportioned head, good neck, well boned with good legs & feet, in excellent coat, looking a picture on the move in profile. G4 was Ch Janeyjimjams Jenson, very typy SCWT, nothing exaggerated about this dog, well constructed & balanced all through, moved soundly & truly, shown in good nick, well handled to highlight his qualities. Judge: Mrs E Needham 1 AM CH IRVONHILL LEAVE IT TO ME Breed: Irish Terrier WINDSOR 16(Critique Below) TERRIER GROUP JUDGE'S CRITIQUE WINDSOR 16 First, I would like to thank the committee and officers of the Windsor championship dog show society for a most enjoyable day. This show is in one of the most wonderful settings. I shortlisted the Dandie Dinmont, Kerry Blue, Manchester, Stafford, Bedlington, Irish, Welsh & WHWT. After further consideration I selected for G1 Ch Sharnor High I’m Viktor at Kierlander, Bedlington, a top class exhibit who never put a foot wrong, excellent head with pleasing expression. Lovely outline at all times, good neck & shoulders with well placed front, deep brisket & correct topline & tuck up, muscular quarters & in the best of condition. Nice size & a pleasure to see his movement. G2 was US Irvonhill Leave It To Me, Irish Terrier, scores in head, eye & expression, well carried ears with excellent shoulders, clean & well laid back. Correct feet, chest deep, nice arch over loins with good quarters, enough turn of stifle, moved parallel & shown in good coat & condition. G3 was Eskwyre Pistol Pete, Welsh Terrier, shown in beautiful coat & condition. Good head, eyes small & dark, excellent neck & shoulders, short in back, good in body & tail on top, strong quarters & good turn of stifle, moved out with purpose. G4 was Ch Tomlyndon Eager Ernest, WHWT, super headed dog with piercing dark eye, small ears, carried well, nice reach of neck, good front, compact body, level topline, shown in good order, moved extremely well with best of tail carriage. Judge: Mr Andrew Westwood 1 KIERNAN Mr P Ch Sharnor High I'm Viktor At Kierlander
Judge's Critique Miss Jean Lanning It was lovely to be back at Blackpool Championship Show again, & see for the first time their new extensive show site. As usual, hospitality second to none. For most of us a very memorable weekend, falling at the same time as the European Referendum for it seemed to be the main topic of conversation for most of the show. Really rare, to be at a dog show, & find people are able to talk about something else, other than the politics of the dog game. I thoroughly enjoyed judging this quality group. However, I was surprised to find a couple appeared to be shy, for surely one does not expect this of a BOB terrier? Several classy youngsters, with a few more months on them, will be making for hot competition. My first cut were dogs I wished to see move for the second time. In the end it was four great dogs that came into the last four. G1 the Skye, Ch Salena The Special One, winning the breed record today I hear. Well known to so many of us who recall his great Crufts group win not so long back. Of course he shouts breed type. A real aristocrat as he moved round the ring with such style & command. His collected ideal movement is there for all to see. One of the great dogs of our time. G2 the Bedlington, Ch Sharnor High I’m Viktor at Kierlander, a breed which has a characteristic movement & texture coat of its own, which makes it rather special. This one comes pretty close to the ideal Standard & I understand has already notched up a mass of ‘ big green cards. G3 the Irish Terrier, Am Ch Irvonhill Leave It To Me, I had the advantage of training in an Irish Terrier kennel when I first left school & I like to think I am able to appreciate a good ‘Mick’. This one is certainly out the top drawer. Important to have the racy look & not so short coupled as some terrier breeds. Excellent head & eye & harsh crispy jacket trimmed ‘finger & thumb’ to perfection as one always expects from this kennel. G4 the Scottish Terrier, Ch Stuane Kings Sword, another presented in A1 order. Excellent coat, so well balanced & a treat on the move. These dogs were a joy to judge. Interesting to note all four breeds have a long history in that they are indigenous breeds of these Islands & over many decades, have changed very little & kept their type true. JEAN LANNING Group 1 CH SALENA THE SPECIAL ONE Breed: Skye Terrier BORDER UNION 16 Judge's Critique Mr Paul Eardley Thank you to the Border Union Agricultural Society for the kind invitation to judge the terrier group & the terrier puppy group. A very hospitable welcome awaited me & I thoroughly enjoyed the appointment. In the group I made a cut of 8 which included the beautifully headed Dandie with her super crisp jacket; the Skye who had a correct straight well prepared coat & a lovely headpiece; the Westie who was on his toes with a super harsh jacket; & the Manchester from NSC who was in lovely hard condition with a good head & moving soundly. G1 was the Norfolk, Ch Kinsridge Top Tip, who was in cracking form. She is a non stop showgirl which is not always easy in this breed. So typy & feminine. She has a lovely short body & super head & when she moves she is proof that you can combine those proportions with lovely fluid ground covering movement. My top tip is watch her profile movement where she absolutely defies the opposition. G2 was the Lakeland, Mieths Toby, caught my eye as soon as he entered the ring & did not disappoint on the table. Lovely headed boy, super body & condition, beautifully prepared & handled to get the best out of him. He moved well in all directions, tail on top & was on his toes. G3 the Norwich Terrier, Ch Ragus Hand In Glove, no stranger to top honours & another show boy who puts all in, lovely head, great jacket & really drives from the rear. Super outline standing & moving. G4 the Bedlington, Ch Honeymist Posh Dreamz, possesses a lovely outline both standing & moving & she was presented in tip top condition. Her gait was so typical of the breed with the correct front for a Bedlington. Feminine head without losing any strength. Lovely. PAUL EARDLEY Group 1 CH KINSRIDGE TOP TIP Breed: Norfolk Terrier THREE COUNTIES 16(Critique Below)
I would like to thank the society for inviting me to judge the terrier group & to the other judges who sent good quality dogs through to the group. I selected 8, the SCWT, Irish, Bedlington, Stafford, Norwich, Australian, Manchester & Westie. All good representatives of their breeds. G1 was the SCWT, Ch Silkcroft Colour Of Magic, impressed me for her quality & type, correct head planes with lovely neck & front. Correct body with short coupling, well angulated quarters with good short strong hocks which she uses, super coat & colour, used the ring to her advantage, impressive side gait, handled & put down professionally, pleased to have awarded her her first group. G2 the Irish Terrier, US Irvonhill Leave It To Me, very close second, top quality Irish, correct size, super head & expression, beautiful neck & shoulders with clean front with correct bone for size, good deep chest, correct length of body with good firm topline, excellent quarters with correct angulation, in very hard condition with super coat, sound back & forth. G3 the Australian Terrier, Silhill Red Crackle, top quality as one would expect from this kennel, correct breed type & size, correct long head with flat skull, powerful muzzle with correct length to skull, good dark eye giving good expression, good length of neck going into well laid shoulders, clean in front, well sprung ribs, strong topline & good tailset, really moves from behind, could have gone higher, would have like to have seen him with a bit more coat. A good example of the breed. G4 the Manchester Terrier, Ch Digelsa Declaration, Standard says compact, elegant & sound with substance, this dog carries it all, in tip top order, handled as always to perfection, impressive. Judge: Mr M P Phillips 1: SATHERLEY Mrs C L & Mr C W Ch Silkcroft Colour Of Magic Sh.CM Good Riddance Former Kennel Club Chairman Steve Dean Is No Longer A Trustee Of The Kennel Club. It Has Been Announced That He Has ‘Relinquished’ The Role, Which In Turn Means He Is No Longer A General Committee member. Dean Is The Former Kennel Club Chairman Who Presided Over The Disastrous Vet Checks Fiasco And The Shameful Kennel Club Policy Of A Professional Handler Judging Best In Show At Crufts 2013. We Are Well Rid Of The Dummy Who Was Controlled By A Puppeteer Ventriloquist. SOUTHERN COUNTIES 16 Judge: Espen Engh DVM [Norway] 1: INT/NORDIC CH SWEEPING THERE MUST BE AN ANGEL WW-15 [ATC AR00698SWE] Breed: Border Terrier (MS E WINBERG) BATH 16 Judge: Mr R Allen Judge's Critique Sincere thanks to the officers & committee of Bath Canine Society for inviting me to judge my first terrier group. As we have all come to expect, from this well run show, the grounds were in immaculate condition. The rings are level & the grass is of bowling green standard. The quality of the group was very high & some top quality exhibits didn't make the shortcut. I short listed 8 for further consideration & the four that just missed out on a place were the Cairn, Irish, Skye & WHWT. For the winner of the group I chose the Scottish Terrier, Am Ch Mcvans Flash Gordon, an outstanding dog who came into the ring full of his own self importance. He was a joy to go over on the table with a clean skull, strong muzzle & well set ears that he used all the time. He is very clean through the neck & shoulders & stands on lovely legs & feet. He was in excellent body, that is low slung & his topline & tailset were perfection. He has well muscled hindquarters that really powered him around the ring. His handler had him in excellent trim & condition & he put on a great performance. To top it all off was his movement, both on the out & back & in profile. He was footfall perfect & a very worthy winner of this strong group. G2 was the Bedlington, Ch Sharnor High I'm Viktor at Kierlander, a well known dog that was in immaculate condition. He carriers a lovely head & expression, correct front, excellent legs & feet & his movement was spot on. He was handled to advantage & put on a top performance. G3 was the Norwich, Ch Ragus Hand In Glove, all male who has an excellent head & expression. He stands on the best of legs & feet & his movement was text book. He was in excellent show trim & very cleverly handled. He put up a very good performance & well deserved his place. G4 was the Stafford, Bultery Magic Potion at Pantycelyn, a top class bitch that has a lovely head & ears. Not overdone at all. Excellent front & just right for body. Well muscled & her movement was excellent. Handled to get the best out of her & I feel that she will do a lot more winning. 1: HUBER, Ms V & KROLEWSKI Mr M Am Ch Mcvans Flash Gordan SKC 16 Judge's Critique Mr C Powell (Bowtman)
The Terrier Group was a strong one and full of quality exhibits, it was a close decision between the placing and one that could be reversed on another occasion. 1st FALLON, CH Janeyjimjams Jenson JW Sh.CM. D, S.C.W.T. One I have watched with interest from his very first show, and glad I finally had a chance to judge him in the group and was not disappointed. 1: FALLON Mrs A & Mr M Ch Janeyjimjams Jenson JW Sh.CM BIRMINGHAM NATIONAL 16 Judge: Mr Luis Pinto Teixeira 1: CRAWLEY, Mrs L & ODDIE Mr M Ch Ragus Hand In Glove WELKS 16
Judge: Mrs L Crawley TERRIER GROUP JUDGE'S CRITIQUE WELKS 16 Many thanks to the hardworking ladies running this friendly show, such a shame that the wind was so bitterly cold every time the sun went into hiding. I shortlisted six: WHWT still only a puppy, WFT, Manchester, Irish, Norfolk & Bedlington. Unusually three of the top spots went to bitches. G1 was Ch Honeymist Posh Dreamz, Bedlington, typical for outline & a real terrier expression, looks great standing, very smart bitch, beautifully presented, won her place on her type & steady balanced calm performance on the move. G2 was Ch Kinsridge Top Tip, Norfolk, one I have judged before & given top awards to, pretty girl with good head, short back topped with a hard coat, nice size & balanced, tried hard for the top spot but would not settle, I know she can move true with good extension, just didn’t do it today. G3 was Ch/Am Ch Ironhill Leave It To Me, Irish, attractive, stylish & typical, excellent coat & condition, well muscled with true Irish appeal. Unlike the Norfolk a bit lack lustre in performance I felt & on the last move lost her topline at times, for all that a good one of the breed & does appeal, can’t be overlooked. G4 was Ch Digelsa Declaration, Manchester, handsome masculine boy, full of quality, appealed for his lovely type & overall balance, probably moved best of all on the day & pushed the Irish hard. This is a breed which does not instantly catch the eye like some but this really good one demands your attention & got it from me. LESLEY CRAWLEY GROUP 1 CH HONEYMIST POSH DREAMZ Breed: Bedlington Terrier (MRS S DAVIES) NATIONAL TERRIER 16 Judge: Mr P Green (Greenfield) 1: MUNTER, Mr R & UITERWIJK, Mrs D & MALZONI JR - Ch Kingarthur Van Foliny Home - FOX TERRIER (WIRE) - Dog SUBSERVIANCE ON A GRAND SCALE Why is it that almost every person who judges at Crufts starts their preamble with; "It was an honour and a privilege to be invited to judge at Crufts." They have all got it massively wrong. The honour and privilege is down to the Kennel Club. What support financially or otherwise does the KC give to anyone who is making their way up the judging ladder? Answer, NONE. Judges learn their job over many years traveling throughout the UK costing them many thousands of pounds to gain the necessary experience and the required class numbers, not forgetting Seminars too. it is utter bullshit doffing the cap to the Kennel Club. The KC wouldn't have a show without the judges. They [KC] earn hundreds of thousands from it. What does a judge get for their expertise? A luncheon voucher and a tin badge with KC on it and expenses if you are lucky! All this goes on whilst the KC officials and a select few are put up in the best hotels at the NEC; it's called "The Gravy Train" CRUFTS BEST IN SHOW 2016 (Critique Below) BEST IN SHOW JUDGE'S CRITIQUE CRUFTS 16 Well, where to start. To say this was my appointment of a lifetime is a complete understatement. It was incredible. So many people to thank, firstly Gerald King & his Crufts committee for the invitation, Tom Mather my escort, ‘the Three Musketeers’, Caroline Kisco, Rosemary Smart & ‘Wonder Woman’ Vanessa McAlpine, my two valets – Simon Luxmoore & Maurice Cooke & members of both the General & Crufts committees who were all so kind to me over the four days. Now to the dogs, from day 1 was the utility group winner Ch Longdales Jen You Win, German Spitz Klein, also from day 1 the Pekingese, Ch Yakee Ooh Ah Cantona; from day 2, the Gordon Setter, Sh Ch Lourdace Fulcrum; from day 3, the Bouvier, Ch Lispark Lord Of The Rings & the Border Collie, Int Ch Simaro Cold As Ice; & from the last day the WHWT, Ch Burneze Geordie Girl & the Whippet, Ch Nothing Compares To You at Crosscrop. My choice for BIS at the 125th Crufts anniversary show was the Westie, Ch Burneze Geordie Girl, a total star. Super head & ears, with lovely dark eyes, strong jaw & typical expression, good neck, shoulder & immaculate front & feet, well ribbed with just the right amount of weight, strong in rear & topline with lovely set on. Hard coat, expertly trimmed & presented, super pigmentation, she even had black nails! She has all the style in the world & a look of feminine greatness about her, she defied me to find something to beat her & I couldn’t! At only 20 months, she must have a serious future ahead of her. She just stole my heart. For RBIS I chose the fawn Whippet bitch, Ch Nothing Compares To You at Crosscrop, so smart & curvaceous, very pleasing in head & neck, straight front & good feet, lovely to go over on the table she has beautiful balance all through, fine coated & in gleaming condition when moved at a sensible pace showed both soundness with reach & drive, very appealing showgirl. BIS JUDGE DEREK SMITH CRUFTS TERRIER GROUP 2016 (Critique Below) TERRIER GROUP JUDGE'S CRITIQUE CRUFTS 16 A wonderful honour to be invited to judge the terrier group at the world’s most famous & prestigious dog show, & even more so for a non-British judge! To say that I had been looking forward to my appointment is an understatement & the experience proved to be as exciting as I had hoped. My sincere thanks to the committee for the invitation & for outstanding hospitality & first class organisation. I was fortunate to have a strong group made up by excellent representatives of their breeds sent forward by the breed judges to whom go my thanks. After initial examination I shortlisted eight breeds for further consideration, all splendid examples of their breeds, & they were the WHWT, Border Terrier, Kerry Blue, Norfolk, Norwich, WFT, Sealyham & the Irish Terrier. After moving the dogs once again individually, one of these top class terriers shone brighter & emerged the ultimate winner. It gave me great pleasure to award the breathtakingly beautiful WHWT, Ch Burneze Geordie Girl, the top spot. I found her quite wonderful in every way & she is a model of the breed combing all the breed requirements coupled with outstanding movement, temperament & first class presentation. Her overall quality & extra dimension of style made her simply irresistible & I feel privileged to have judged what is possibly the best WHWT that I have ever seen. She put on a flawless performance in true Diehard spirit taking it all in her stride & I was overjoyed to see this wonderful little bitch win BIS later in the evening. Congratulations on a superb win! In the second spot I chose another top class dog, the Border Terrier, Ch Brackenfell Bok To Bach, looking his very best presented in first class order & moving & showing faultlessly. Masculine otter head, good eye & expression, sound front & typical racy hindquarters, ideal overall proportions, excellent tail, good thick pelt & the very best of coats. I liked him very much indeed & felt he was a worthy runner-up in this group. The Kerry Blue, Ir Ch Irishblu Jack Of Diamonds, was my choice for the third placing. He caught my eye immediately with his true terrier spirit & vivacity as he entered the main ring. He handles beautifully & has a long punishing head with good eyes & ears, sound forehand, good spring of rib, excellent quarters & set-on of tail. His navy blue coat is of excellent texture, not seen as frequently as one would like. His powerful quarters & great terrier appeal demonstrated on the move gave him a credible third placing here, a very good dog indeed. The delightful little Norfolk, Ch Kinsridge Top Tip, is an old favourite of mine & she was looking as good as ever here today. She is of lovely type & correct for size & overall make & shape, very good head, ears & expression, sound front & rear, excellent jacket in pristine condition & what a mover she is! She never stopped showing demonstrating terrier character at its best. Tail carriage just let her down a little, but a lovely bitch indeed overall. DAN ERICSSON (Sweden) 1:CH BURNEZE GEORDIE GIRL WESTMINSTER 16
2: Ch Meadowlake Dark Side Of The Moon, Border THE KENNEL CLUB HAS TWO LISTS FOR LOW REGISTRATIONS. There are 29 vulnerable breeds; the Otterhound has the lowest number of registrations with only 34 in 2015. It is followed by the Skye Terrier, Sussex Spaniel, Field Spaniel, Irish Red and White Setter, Curly-coated Retriever, Bloodhound, Smooth Collie, English Toy Terrier, Glen of Imaal, Lancashire Heeler, Dandie Dinmont, Sealyham, Cardigan Corgi, Kerry Blue, Irish Water Spaniel, Norwich Terrier, Smooth Fox Terrier, King Charles Spaniel, Mastiff, Lakeland Terrier, Miniature Bull Terrier, Manchester Terrier, Clumber Spaniel, Gordon Setter, Deerhound, English Setter, Irish Terrier and Irish Wolfhound. There are seven breeds on the At Watch list – Bearded Collie, Welsh Springer, Pembroke, Welsh Terrier, Bedlington, Parson Russell Terrier and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. CRUFTS ENTRIES 16 Manchester 16 Critique Below
TERRIER GROUP JUDGE MANCHESTER 16 A sincere thank you and appreciation to the Committee and Officers of Manchester Dog Show Society for inviting me to judge the Terrier Group at their well run, efficient and friendly Show. The hospitality and atmosphere was first class and only matched by the quality of the Best of Breeds sent forward by the respective Breed Judges, the final short list exuded quality and breed type and it was a real pleasure going each one, I only wish I had more cards to distribute. My final cut comprised nine breeds, as well as the four principal winners, I also shortlisted for further consideration, the Bedlington, Kierrnan’s Ch Sharnor High I’m Vicktor at Kierlander, the Dandie Dinmont, Milton’s Ch Hawkesmill Jenny for Wilmit JW, the Wire Fox Terrier, De Munter , Utterwuk and Malzoni’s Ch Kingarthur Von Foliny Home, the Kerry Blue, Ramsay’s Torums Cairo Fred and the West Higland White, Burn’s Ch Burneze Geordie Girl. Judge: Mr Max King 1: HALL & ELLIS Messrs C & L Ch Brackenfell Bok To Bach JW BOSTON 16
TERRIER GROUP JUDGE BOSTON 16 A full complement of 18 terriers entered the ring for my appraisal & after going over & moving all I chose 10 for further consideration. The quality being very good & again I was spoilt for choice, these included but not quite making the final six, the Dandie Dinmont, with her lovely distinctive head & body type; the keen compact Norwich Terrier with the bone & substance; the lovely workmanlike Parson Russell girl of balance & an active outline; the WHWT, a strongly built girl, small & active presenting that desired compact shape & lovely expression in head. In the final 6 were the special young 11 months Australian Terrier lad of quality in type, head, earset & expression, already building well in body & great on side action, I look forward to watching his development; also in but not quite making the final 4 was the Border Terrier bitch of good working ability, easily spannable with the build to do the work & agile enough to follow the horse, she’s typical in head, she has the earset, bite & jaw, she has the neck & body, is racy in the hindquarters & accurate in movement. From these 6 I found my group winner today in the compact, balanced & short coupled SCWT, Ch Janeyjimjams Jenson, shown in a coat of the right colour & with soft waves, he is powerful with the length of skull & muzzle, strong jaw & big teeth, he has a good earset & flows through the strong neck into well laid shoulders, he has the front, compact body & strong muscled rearquarters, he moves on good feet & carries the tail, he has the reach in front & drive behind to take this strong group. G2 was the exciting Irish Terrier, Am Ch Irvonhill Leave It To Me, this lady has all the attributes, she’s active with a lively & wiry appearance, I liked the head, good length of skull, strong jaw & muzzle power, well shaped ears & a dark eye, she has the neck, front & topline, she has the balance at the rear with good chest depth & well sprung ribs, she is building well into her racy outline & was moving with the true front & rear action, she has the harsh, wiry coat desired & muscletone building up, she was handled with skill providing the performance to take this place. G3 went to the smart, alert SFT, Zetamaz Gerard Depardieu, a youngster on the tiptoe of expectation, developing well with his short backed appearance, head of good type, length & shape, dark eye & good ear shape, has good through chest & body with a strong topline & a muscled loin, good feet & strongly muscled rearquarters, he was going well on the move & pushing for a higher placement. G4 was the impressive, strong & well set Scottish Terrier, Ch Stuane Kings Sword, he has the build in front with the bone & is short legged, he has the length & strength in his typical headpiece, good skull, muzzle, jaw & black nose with a dark eye & alert earset, he’s muscular throughout & has a level topline, well set tail & he can move with the smooth free & easy gaited action, well presented in lovely condition with his harsh dense & wiry coat, he was in good coordination with handler to take this spot in the group. Judge: Mr Jeff Luscot GROUP 1 CH JANEYJIMJAMS JENSON JW SHCM Breed: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier (MRS A & MR M FALLON) LKA 15 TERRIER GROUP JUDGE'S CRITIQUE LKA 15 As usual, the ladies of this hugely respected Association put on yet another wonderful show & I convey my sincere thanks for the welcome & kindness shown to me during my sojourn to the NEC. The organisation was superb, everything seemed to run like clockwork & I had a thoroughly enjoyable weekend. This was a very strong group & to make it into my final 8 was an achievement in itself. Included in that list were the Irish Terrier, Ch Lakeridge Cahal; Kerry Blue, Ch Kebulak Lady Killer; the lovely young Lakeland, Nujax Dizzie Rascal; & the ever attentive Norwich, Ch Ragus Hand In Glove, each of which added to the quality of the line-up. G4 was the SFT, Ch Glendrattera Suzi Kew, I have admired this charmer before & on the table she looks so stunning. Wonderful outline, short backed, so clean in shoulders with a gun barrel front in action, tailset bang on & she was in superb coat. I love her head & expression & have watched her play up on the move, but today she really looked the part & deservedly won this placing. G3 was the Scottish Terrier, the young Ch Stuane King’s Sword, great to handle on the table, stunning head, foreface, the darkest of eyes, well set neck, big ribcage with heavily boned forelegs so short coupled & with well developed upper thighs. Immaculate in jacket presentation & he moved out soundly. One has to be hypercritical at this level & I felt he could just have had a shade more tip toe of expectation fire about him on the move. G2 had to be the Border Terrier, Ch Brackenfall Bok To Bach, first time I have had the pleasure of judging him & it is easy to see why he has won so very much. A real class item, great headpiece, so well constructed, spotless in presentation & very sound out & back then even striding in profile. When push came to shove I felt that, like the Scottie, he could just have had that shade more animation, but his classiness is there for all to see. G1 was a totally new face to me in the quite beautiful Bedlington, Ch Sharnor High I’m Viktor at Kierlander, I was smitten by him the moment he entered the ring. Incredible presentation, like a photograph that has been air brushed! His composure as he circled the ring with that so light springy action, holding his outline so well, the whole shape seeming to be comprised of complimentary curves. The result is refinement with power & his movement was almost magnetic – light, rhythmic & so breed typical. His head is a joy, a real pear shape, beautiful eyes & ears such a long neck which he uses so well to convey an almost aristocratic demeanour. Today was his day & I was delighted to have him as my winner. ALBERT WIGHT 1 KIERNAN Mr P Ch Sharnor High I'm Viktor at Kierlander MIDLAND COUNTIES 15(Critique Below)
ANDREW BRACE JUDGE MIDLAND COUNTIES 15 On the final day I began with the terrier group & had a shortlist of the Bedlington, Miniature Bull Terrier, Dandie Dinmont, Irish, Norfolk, Norwich, SCWT, Stafford & WHWT. From the start the Irish male, Ch Lakeridge Cahal, was the one to beat & how he has matured & settled since I last had him in a group. He has that unique Irish expression, a clean & balanced outline, moved steadily & his correctly textured coat was presented to perfection. On his toes all the time, he could not be beaten on the day. G2 was the WHWT bitch, Ch Burneze Geordie Girl, I loved her when I had her in the breed as a raw, if rather obstinate, puppy & she has really blossomed. On the table she was a joy to go over, has a classic head, firm, well muscled body & correct coat that was very well presented. On the final go-around she wasn’t going with quite the enthusiasm of the Irish but she is one of the greats of the future. G3 was the Norwich, Ch Ragus Hand In Glove, another who really impressed on the table. Excellent head & expression, wonderful bone & ribs & very much all of a piece. In great coat he too was beautifully prepared. While he moved soundly, on the final go-around he was fighting the lead a little which eased the challenge, but he still beat some excellent dogs. G4 was the Min Bull Terrier, Bullrichs Catch Me If You Can, what a surprise this br/w bitch was & I have seldom such an impressive head in a Miniature as she has a superb profile, great fill, wicked eye & perfect mouth. On the go-around she covered the ground with ease but just came at me a little less accurately than the three above. Judge: Andrew Brace GROUP 1 CH LAKERIDGE CAHAL Breed: Irish Terrier BIS SOUTH WALES 15(Critique Below)
TERRIER GROUP JUDGE'S CRITIQUE SOUTH WALES 15 I wish to thank the committee for inviting me to judge the Terrier Group, their hospitality throughout the day was very much appreciated. I enjoyed judging the group where there were some really quality dogs. I pulled out 8 dogs. G1 WFT, Malyoni & DeMunter Uiterwyk’s Ch King Arthur Van Foliny Home, this dog is outstanding, beautiful long lean head, perfect ears giving excellent expression, strong jaw, good dentition, excellent length of neck into excellent lay back of shoulders, straight forelegs, deep body, short back well ribbed back, strong loin, tail bang on top, & great shelf behind with lovely bend of stifle & low hocks which he knows how to use, presented in super condition not a hair out of place, the rapport between this dog & handler is wonderful. What a show dog. Very pleased to see him go BIS. G2 SCWT, Mapson’s Abiqua Wild Jack Of Hearts, lovely breed type, clean head of good length & flat skull, strong jaw and lovely ears, dark eye, lovely flow of neck into well laid back shoulders, well boned, straight front, good well sprung body, deep chest & short loin, tail well carried, good well muscled quarters & lovely rear angulation, good free moving dog having good reach & drive, low hocks, excellent condition & a soft & silky coat. G3 WHWT, Crockett’s Magic Mystery High vom Maerchangarten at Havasu, strongly built with deep chest & back ribs, level back & powerful quarters, well muscled quarters, lovely head with slight dome, dark eye & lovely ear placement. Lovely neck into good shoulders, straight front legs. Lovely textured coat & condition, moved out freely. G4 Scottish Terrier, Rowlands & Rees’ Dotty’s Little Girl at Rabbonai, eyecatching black feminine bitch, lovely clean long head, well placed ears, strong jaw. Very good length of neck into good shoulders, short level back with tail on top, good depth of chest, straight front legs, well ribbed back. Good angulated rear quarters, correct large front feet & small rear feet also low hocks. Beautiful coat of correct texture & very well presented, moved out well & using good drive behind. JUDGE NORINA EVANS GROUP 1 CH KING ARTHUR VAN FOLINY HOME [ATC AP00922BEL] Breed: Fox Terrier (Wire) (MR V, MR R & MRS D MALZONI & DE MUNTER UITERWIJK) DRIFFIELD 15 (Critique Below)
TERRIER GROUP JUDGE'S CRITIQUE DRIFFIELD 15 My sincere thanks to the officers, committee & all involved for the opportunity to judge at this popular & well organised show. I had a very nice group of terriers to go over which were in good condition, coat & very well presented G1 was Ch Sharnor High I’m Viktor at Kierlander, Bedlington, skull of good depth & not too broad, small bright eyes & good top knot, ears of correct shape, balanced body with straight legs & long feet with well closed pads. Has the correct topline with natural arch over loin & good tuck up, balanced & in a thick linty coat, moved with good action holding a graceful quality picture. G2 was Ch Millsblu Living The Dream at Perrisblu, Kerry Blue, feminine & upstanding, balanced head of good length with well placed ears, dark eye, short coupled body, & well developed rear, good set of tail & presented in an excellent soft silky coat, free covering the ground holding a good outline. G3 was Ch Brackenfell Bok To Bach, Border Terrier, lovely otter type head with well shaped ears, dark eye & lovely expression, good bone, feet & body shape, racy rear & well set tail, in excellent harsh coat, moved with good gait. G4 was Ch Digelsa Declaration, Manchester Terrier, top quality head of good length, shape & with well set ears, neck fairly long & has a compact balanced body, quality bone & small well knuckled feet. A lovely example of this breed, presented in first class condition who moved soundly but did not have mind on the job at times or could have finished higher. Other very good examples of their breed which I had to give further consideration were, the Bull Terrier, Ch Cosmopolitan Space Oddity Moonflower; Cesky, Janski Ultra Violet; Norwich, Ragus Hand In Glove; & the Skye, Ch Brakemill Briar Rose. TOM H JOHNSTON 1: KIERNAN Mr P Ch Sharnor High I'm Viktor At Kierlander BELFAST 15 (Critique Below)
Judge's Critique Terrier group G1 went to Ch Lakeridge Cahal, the Irish Terrier who showed & moved so well, in true terrier style. Well made overall, & in good coat & condition, & well handled to make the most of his attributes. G2 was the WHWT bitch, Burneze Geordie Girl, still a junior but looking spot on with lovely neck & head carriage, feminine head & expression, strong topline & good tail carriage, harsh, straight coat, powerful mover on good legs & feet. G3 went to the WFT, Ch Mastini Di Rihana Goes To Casino, alert, & balanced, well proportioned & shown in harsh, dense coat. He used his quarters well & moved with drive. G4 was the Scottish Terrier, Ir Ch Slievecroob Scotch Piper, thick-set bitch, shown in full coat & furnishings. Well made, well boned & with good body. Held a good outline, & moved freely. I also shortlisted the Australian Terrier, Ch/Am Gr Ch Temora Ri Diercc, & the SCWT, Ch/Int/ Sw/It Ch Modny Style Loverboy at Seamrog who pressed hard for the top spots. Judge: Mrs B Banbury GROUP 1 CH LAKERIDGE CAHAL Breed: Irish Terrier DARLINGTON 15
TERRIER GROUP JUDGE DARLINGTON 15 Respect is the key word here at Darlington. David, Stuart & the team, give it & hopefully are on the receiving end, they deserve it. This innovative committee, improve the show each year, congratulations. G1 was Lakeridge Cahal, Irish Terrier dog, delighted to see this favourite of mine in this big ring today. He wowed me when I gave him the group last year &, you know what, I thought just as highly of him today. A real terrier in attitude & used this impressive arena to display his attributes, with perfect foot placement & keen easy gait. In perfect coat & condition with a handler who quietly works with him to take centre stage. G2 was Burneze Geordie Girl, WHWT bitch, this junior is so correct to go over with body now & the polished white harsh top coat sets off the picture. Out & back she is true with ease of action. In the final round her posture, & confident head carriage with smooth ground cover really was eyecatching & confirmed her place. She is a bit special! G3 was Ch Kebulak Lady Killer, Kerry Blue Terrier dog, this super chap cannot be over looked. In tip top order. Fit, muscular with totally typical compact, strong outline, with good head carriage & reach of neck fitting smoothly through clean forehand. Silky coat is expertly prepared. He goes with smooth reach & drive with his accomplished handler. G4 was Ragus Hand In Glove, Norwich Terrier dog, the cheek of this young man draws you in. Has that bustling alert temperament that presents his type. Small with excellent construction & body, yet still has legs. Super head with underjaw housing big white teeth. Has neck & firm back. Good width of bum & good set on. Hard wiry coat. Others in my shortlist were: Hawkesmill Jenny for Wilmit, Dandie Dinmont, this young lady did her job well, very typical in headpiece with friendly outlook from big well set eye. Has body & balance, sound moving, holding herself well; Zetamaz Cool Dude, SFT, balanced, clean outline. Long head with smooth lines to punishing jaw. Small dark eye with varmity expression. Up for it at all times; Ch Janeyjimjams Jenson, SCWT, masculine but displays balance & typical outline. Very satisfying to go over. Fit, sound topped by gleaming silky soft coat. Stands on thick pads, active fluid going; & Saredon Judgement Day, Welsh Terrier, not finished but has style & quality that says he cannot be over looked. Just loved his shape. Dry head clean lines. Great hard coat. Cracking temperament. A solid chap who works well. Judge: Mrs E P Hollings 1: BARKER, Mr & Mrs A & J & AVERIS Mr J Lakeridge Cahal RICHMOND 15 (Judge's Critique)
I would firstly like to thank the officers & the committee for kindly inviting me to judge my first terrier group at championship show level. The Airedale & the Cairn were missing from the group. My shortlist consisted of the Border, SFT, Irish, Sealyham, Skye, SCWT, WHWT and from AVNSC the Kerry Blue. All my shortlisted exhibits were quality specimens of their own breed. I was pleased to award G1 to the Kerry Blue, Ch Millsblu Living The Dream at Perrisblu, a balanced bitch who could certainly do the job she was bred for. Compact & graceful & never lost that alertness what the breed asks for. A super head with a keen dark eye giving correct expression. Oozes quality & one who moves truly. I awarded G2 to the Border Terrier, Ch Brakenfell Bok To Bach, a lot has been written about this male. One I was pleased to have the pleasure of judging & did not disappoint in any way whatsoever. A super head otter in shape as the Standard asks for. Workmanlike. Pelt was thick & easily spanned. Shown in hard condition & one who is very sound on the move. The Irish Terrier was my G3 placing, CH Lakeridge Cahal, correct size. Keen & alert at all times. Shown in hard condition, & presented to perfection as is usual from this master of presentation. My final group placing I was pleased to award to the WHWT, Burneze Geordie Girl, who I am lead to believe gained her crown on the day. A young bitch in who I am confident has a great show career ahead. Young & maturing along the right lines for her age. A lot of close decisions & some nice dogs didn’t make my shortlist. A strong terrier group which I was privileged to judge. Judge: Mr Alan Norcross (Paynnor) 1: DAVIES Mr P R Ch Millsblu Living The Dream At Perrisblu BIS EUROPEAN DOG SHOW 15
CITY OF BIRMINGHAM 15 (Judge's Critique)
behindThe lovely main ring at the City of Birmingham is terrific. Not too big or small, light & airy & beautifully carpeted. So nice to judge the terrier group in it. I shortlisted 7 including the typy SCWT, Garsayno Gold Gemma; the smart Norfolk, Ch Blakens Pay Back, & the Manchester, Digelsa Declaration, who was playing the fool! G4 was the WHWT bitch, Ch Comdale Miss January at Hillsted, I liked her attitude & proportions & ever willingness to move for me. G3 Inzievar Summer Gold at Mosterlada, lovely size & shape I thought. Good on the move & the most melting expression. G2 WFT, Malta Ch Mastini Di Rihana Goes To Casino, beautifully turned out & in wonderful body & muscular condition. Absolutely spot on front & front movement & pretty handy behind too! Kept a perfect topline on the move. G1 to the Cairn male, Ch Tycadno I Spy, he took my eye immediately on his walk across the ring. Excellent proportions & gorgeous head & eyes. Immaculate presentation & so well conditioned for body & muscletone. ZENA THORN-ANDREWS 1: THOMAS Mr G Ch Tycadno I Spy SCOTTISH KC AUGUST 15 Judge: Mr F Kane (Critique Below)
Although a small group at this show, there was plenty of quality & I shortlisted eight: the Stafford, a feminine bitch & in hard condition & moving well, I would have liked just a little more chest; the Skye, has a lovely outline standing, on the day his topline was just losing a little firmness on the move; the Irish, in peak condition & coat but he was not really at his most spirited today, all quality dogs & the young Norfolk dog who chased the top four for a placing. He is compact & low to ground & can move with freedom & should have a very good future In fourth spot was the Dandie Dinmont, Inzievar Gold Spark, a young mustard bitch of lovely quality & holding her shape well on the move. For third place I chose the WHWT, Ch Brychdyn Diamond Geezer, lovely type with a superb coat & with excellent topline. Runner up was the Scottish Terrier, Ch Stuane King’s Sword, who had won BOB under me the previous week so I think highly of him, low slung, a lovely size & full of breed type. Today he was on top form in the group ring & showed with spirit. My winner on the day was the Bedlington, Ch Sharnor High I’m Viktor at Kierlander, who is very correct in breed type, shape & movement & did not put a foot wrong, going with the correct movement for the breed, maintaining his shape. In lovely coat for colour & texture. My thanks to the SKC for their hospitality. FRANK KANE 1: KIERNAN Mr P Ch Sharnor High I'm Viktor At Kierlander WELSH KENNEL CLUB 15 Professional Handlers Incomes Are Enhanced When They Win. I shortlisted the Airedale, Bedlington, Border, WFT, Irish, Lakeland, Norfolk, Scottish, Skye & WHWT. A final move & several just didn’t give of their best. G1 was Sonorra Christmas Cracker from Russtam, very smart Airedale, excels in head & expression, well placed ears, good reach of neck, short coupled & tail bang on top, moved so well & never gave up, presented in excellent coat. 1: CALLON, Mrs J & CALLON-WINN Mrs L Sonorra Christmas Cracker From Russtam BOURNEMOUTH 15 Judge's Critique Mr R Thomas Having spent three most enjoyable days at this show, culminating in judging the terrier group, I would like to thank the committee & officers for my invitation & the hospitality afforded me during my stay. Perhaps not the strongest of groups, but along with my four group placings, I shortlisted the Border, Cairn, Dandie Dinmont, Kerry Blue & the Stafford. G1 was Bocans Bolt to Bellevue, WHWT, thoroughly deserved this group on this performance & showed himself off to full effect. The overall picture is of a short, compact, well made male with an excellent topline & tailset complemented by a head of correct proportions, definite stop & strong in jaw & loin, well ribbed up & carrying a hard jacket. Moved freely both ways with plenty of drive from his strong hindquarters. G2 was Ch Sharnor High I’m Viktor at Kierlander, Bedlington, have judged this lad before & he impresses with his head shape, so well carried, an excellent topline which does not flatten on the move & along with his deep chest & correct front, he sparkles when moving out with that typical breed gait & excellent profile. G3 was Ch Silkcroft Colour Of Magic, SCWT, nice for size & shape, well made & carrying a coat of good texture & quantity. Balanced all through, compact & scored in head proportions with a strong muscular neck & well sprung ribs, moved out freely with good side gait. G4 was Ch Blakens Pay Back, ROGER THOMAS 1: GALE Miss K Bocans Bolt To Bellevue PAIGNTON 15 (Critique Below}
TERRIER GROUP JUDGE'S CRITIQUE PAIGNTON 15 It was a pleasure to attend Paignton championship show & enjoy the West Country hospitality where much thought is given to detail & organisation. Several of the terrier breeds are without CCs but the quality in the group, I felt, was really high. My thanks to the breed judges for sending forward top quality exhibits. I shortlisted eight which included the Border, Cairn, Skye & the WHWT, each made the going tougher for those actually placed. My winner proved to be the Kerry Blue, Ch Millsblu Living The Dream at Perrisblu, how this bitch has matured into a truly special example of her breed. She is unexaggerated, so well balanced, very well built & was in fit hard condition. On the move she is sound & shows reach & drive & maintains her outline. Her coat had been beautifully prepared & is of such a clear colour. Every credit to her owner/handler. In second place was the Norfolk, Ch Kinsridge Top Tip, another owner/handler & also in tip top condition. She is so well built with a very appealing expression. She holds her topline & showed so steadily. Her coat was also beautifully prepared & is of such good texture. She put in a good performance pushing the winner hard. G3 was the WFT, Mal Ch Mastini Di Rihana Goes To Casino, he put in a superb performance, so steady in his showmanship & ring presence. I particularly liked his head & expression, very neat ear & carrying a lovely body. Fourth place was the veteran Dandie Dinmont, Ch/Am Ch Pennywise Burning Ambition for Cassencarrie, in remarkable form for his age & showing such personality & zest for life. He moved round the ring effortlessly & covered the ground with ease. Judge: Mr Stuart Plane 1: DAVIES Mr P R Ch Millsblu Living The Dream At Perrisblu LEEDS 15
Judge's Critique: Mr Tom Mather My sincere thanks go to the officers & committee of Leeds for their invitation to judge the terrier group. I thought the Standard was high & there were some lovely dogs that didn’t make the shortlist. In addition to the four main winner I also shortlisted the Cairn Terrier, SFT, Lakeland Terrier, Stafford & the Kerry Blue. My winner was the young Welsh Terrier bitch, Eskwyre A Dash Of Class, ultra smart & shown in perfect coat & condition. Well balanced with a good head, neat ears, strong jaws & sharp dark eye. Excellent forehand, short compact muscular body with a perfect topline & tailset. Strong muscular hindquarters with adequate angulation enabled her to move out really well. On her toes at all times & really made the most of herself today. Runner up to the Welsh was Scottish Terrier, Ch Stuane King’s Sword, like the winner he too was shown in first class condition. Full of quality & type with a masculine head of good length, well slung sturdy, muscular compact body, well set tail & good topline. Absolutely sound on the move & coped well with the rather uneven ground. G3 In third place the Manchester Terrier, Digelsea Declaration, grand head & expression with neat, well carried ears. Presents a good outline with his short back & very slightly arched loin. Moved well with some drive from the rear. Excellent temperament. G4 For the fourth spot I chose the Norfolk Terrier, Ch Kingsridge Top Tip, she was my BP when I judged the breed at Leeds last year & she has matured into a top class bitch. Beautifully balanced & so typy. Expressive eye, strong jaw & well ribbed cobby body. Harsh, well presented jacket & on the move she coped well with the rather uneven surface. TOM MATHER 1: BYRNE Ms J Eskwyre A Dash Of Class WELSH TERRIER Bitch EAST OF ENGLAND 15 Critique Below
Group Judge's Critique: Mr J Watson My thanks to the officers & the committee for inviting me to judge the terrier group & for their hospitality. This was not one of the strongest terrier groups that I have judged with CCs for only 12 breeds. I selected 8 for my shortlist, the Airedale, Dandie, SFT, WFT, Skye, Stafford, Manchester & Irish. G1 was Ch Lakeridge Cahal, Irish T, an impressive dog with a lovely long head & keen expression. He has a good reach of neck & his shoulders are well laid back, good topline & tailset, strong quarters, good turn of stifle, effortless gait. G2 was Ch Salena The Special One, Skye dog who has a strong masculine head. He is long, low & level with a good constructed front & strong muscular quarters, profuse of correct texture, moved well both ways. G3 was Ch Glendraterra Suzie Kew, SFT, she has a lovely head, dark eye giving good expression, correct balance throughout, deep chest, short level back, good tailset & bend of stifle, hocks well let down. G4 was Stargus Black Sabre, Airedale dog of excellent type. Has good overall balance, attractive head, stands true in front, good neck & shoulders, level topline, ample bone & substance, moved both free & true both ways. GROUP 1 CH LAKERIDGE CAHAL Breed: Irish Terrier WINDSOR 15 Judge's Critique: Mr D G L Winsley My sincere thanks to the officers & committee of Windsor Dog Show Society for inviting me to judge my first terrier group at their prestigious show, also for their kind hospitality shown to me. I thought my group was full of quality dogs, so thank you to the breed judges for your selections. I selected 8 for my shortlist, the Bedlington, Bull Terrier, Cairn, Dandie Dinmont, WFT, Norfolk, Scottish & Welsh. G1 was L’end Show Metti At Glare, Bedlington, a beautifully balanced dog who commands attention, I like his clean symmetrical lines. Correct in head shape, good neck with clean shoulders & well made front. Good depth of body with a nice tuck-up, nice hind angulation, strongly made hindquarters which he uses well. Sound mover both ways with a fluent side gait. In a quality coat, presentation was immaculate & he showed steadily throughout. A worthy winner. G2 was Multi Ch McVan’s To Russia With Love, Scottish, it was a pleasure to judge this top quality bitch. Overall has great type & balance. Has a most beautiful head with good length, strength of foreface & expression. Correct in neck with faultless front construction that showed in her front movement. Super low slung body with depth & correct ribbing, short backed with the correct tailset. Strong muscular hindquarters which powered her around the ring. Correct coat texture & nicely presented. G3 was Ch Kingarthur Van Foliny Home, WFT, lovely balanced dog with an extremely nice head, good in eye, ear & expression. He has a good reach of neck that blends into a cast iron topline. Short backed, good depth of body & short coupled. Good turn of stifle, well made hindquarters which he can use when he settles. Coat in good order & of the correct texture. Alert showman. G4 was Ch Kinsridge Top Tip, Norfolk, I recently judged this bitch & gave her the CC, she continues to improve throughout. Another who demands attention, alert & lively. A very lovely head & expression, good neck & topline. Correct in shoulder & front, short backed, low to ground & cobby body. Strongly made hindquarters which she uses well. In great coat & condition, shows all the time & never lets up. DAVID WINSLEY Judge: Mr D G L Winsley 1: PYKHTAR Mrs E L'end Show Metti Surprise At Glare BLACKPOOL 15
Judge's Critique: Mrs Kay Aspin I offer my sincere thanks the Blackpool ch show for their splendid hospitality. I must compliment the respective breed judges, they sent forward some top quality exhibits, resulting in a very strong group. After careful consideration, I made a final cut of eight: the Australian, Dandie Dinmont, WFT, Irish, Norwich, SCWT, Stafford & WHWT. G1 the Australian, Silhill Red Crackle, top quality exhibit, good breed type, well balanced head, very good eye & earset, alert expression, correct bite, very sound front & well developed quarters, very nice backline & tailset, moved & handled well, presented in excellent coat & condition. G2 the Stafford, Ch Bullrichs Bismarck at Crossguns, another quality exhibit, head of correct make & shape, distinct stop, correct eye & ear placement, sound bite, good neck onto well placed shoulder, true in front, very good topline, ample bone, nicely ribbed, well developed quarters, moved & handled very well both ways, put down in first class condition. G3 the Irish, Ch Lakeridge Cahal, well balanced exhibit, good eye & ear, good pigment, first class bite, resulting in top class expression, sound well boned front, good feet, clean neck & shoulders, well bodied, first class topline & set on, well shaped quarters, moved & handled very well indeed. G4 the Norwich, Wychcover Moonlighting, head of correct make & shape, very good eye & ears, sound bite, very good neck onto well placed shoulders, level topline, good spring of rib, very good legs & feet, presented in good coat & condition, moved & handled very well. KAY ASPIN 1 SILHILL RED CRACKLE Breed: Australian RBIS BORDER UNION 15 RBIS was Ch Brackenfell Bok To Bach, Border Terrier, while the gleaming white Pyrenean, is obvious, this chap both sets you alive & comes alive on the move. He has that look of a working chap, with quality & soundness in abundance. Broad skull, strong muzzle with gleaming big white teeth, clean in outline. He stands on well padded feet is covered in a thick supple pelt with harsh impenetrable coat. His racy quarters propel him into action. He doesn’t miss a trick, such a grand chap & had to be to gain his reward in this company. Patsy Hollings BIS Judge's Critique
Terrier Group Judge's Critique: Mr Alan Small I enjoyed my day at Border Union judging the terrier group. Thanks to the committee for the invite to this well run show & for looking after us on the day. Special thanks to the breed judges for sending through some outstanding dogs. I shortlisted 8 including the Lakeland, Aiola Vd Schonenbergen; Norfolk, Ch Bellville Seduction; Skye, Ir Ch Knowlespring Jail House Roc for Trenson; & the SCWT, Middleburg Shooting Star. G1 was the Border Terrier, Ch Brackenfell Bok To Bach, moves like a dream, lovely otter head, spannable & in good coat & condition, so true coming & going & in complete unison with his handler, presenting a lovely profile. He is the complete package & has matured into a quality dog. G2 the Kerry Blue, Ch Millsblu Living The Dream at Perrisblu, so much to like about her. Pleasing head & expression, in grand coat & condition, good in body, moved with purpose with good reach & drive. G3 the WHWT, Ch Kingsview Warwick, stunning Westie with a coat to die for. Lovely head & expression, best of fronts & shoulders, short backed dog that went like a dream. G4 the WFT, Ch Mastini Di Rihana Goes To Casino, put down to perfection, lovely head of nice length, presenting a pleasing expression, good neck, short backed, harsh coat, went well using the large ring to advantage. ALAN SMALL 1 CH BRACKENFELL BOK TO BACH JW Breed: Border Terrier BIS THREE COUNTIES 15
Group Judge: Thanks to the officers & committee for their kind hospitality & for the efficient way the show was run. The standard of the group was very good & after shortlisting 8 my winner was Ch Kinsridge Top Tip, a quality Norfolk bitch who I have had the pleasure of judging before & have commented that she is probably one of the best Norfolk bitches I have ever gone over & a real showgirl. G2 Berrystock Charlies Angel, a beautifully made Stafford JW bitch, loved her head & eye, couldn’t stand wrong & so sound. G3 Kebulak Trigger Happy, a very well balanced Welsh T dog, put down in superb order, moved true both ways. G4 Am/Can Ch Notorious Never Say Never, r/w Bull T, upstanding dog, excellent head with the correct eye shape, very good body, legs & feet, moved with drive & reach after he had settled. Group Judge: Mr W Browne-Cole 1: JENKINS Miss D Ch Kinsridge Top Tip NORFOLK Bitch The Mad Professor Professor Steve Dean Has Been Voted Out By The General Committee As Kennel Club Chairman. His Replacement Is Simon Luxmoore. Also Voted Out Was Vice Chairman Mike Townsend. He Is Replaced By Steve Croxford. WILL THE NEW BLOOD PUT THE KENNEL CLUB'S HOUSE IN ORDER? THEY COULD START WITH REVIEWING THE POLICY OF PROFESSIONAL HANDLERS BEING ALLOWED TO JUDGE. IT DOESN'T HAPPEN IN AMERICA. SOUTHERN COUNTIES 15 First of all I want to thank the show committee & the show secretary Mrs Angela Cavill for giving me the honour to judge the terrier group. I looked very much forward to this task. Also I want to thank all the officers for their very hard work they did during the show days. Hospitality was great & so was our new accommodation. The new layout for the group finals was fabulous with the judges’ area under the same tent with a fantastic views in to the group ring. This one was perhaps not the strongest group I have judged, some of the dogs lack the depth of quality I would have liked. But the winning Norfolk Terrier came in & stood out for the moment she entered the ring. I shortlisted SFT, Lakeland Terrier & Manchester Terrier. G1 Ch Kinsridge Top Tip, Norfolk terrier bitch, the most eyecatching breed in the group. She could easily be a dropped ear Norwich Terrier meaning my group winner was 100 per cent up to the Standard, cobby in type, fantastic head in profile. Excellent tail set. Low on hocks with correct bent of stifle. Showing all the time with smartness. Excellent jacket. G2 Ch Alncroft I Spy, Parson Russell Terrier bitch, what a lovely head & expression with keen expression. Nice earset. Nicely arched neck. Nice body & tailset. Strong hindquarters. Moved very well around. G3 Travella Sneak Preview, WFT bitch, very attractive & beautiful youngster in profile standing & moving. Nicely matured in body for age. Correct tail set. Fabulous coat condition. She will be the new star in the terrier world in one year’s time. G4 German Dandies Terence Hill at Cloverwood, Dandie Dinmont Terrier dog, fabulous head with the typical expression. Lovely stop with a level skull. Nice earset. Excellent bones. Moved well around. GROUP 1 CH KINSRIDGE TOP TIP: Norfolk Geoffrey Davies Says Terrier World Called For The KC To Put Its House In Order Months Ago. In an open letter calling on the Kennel Club organisation’s General Committee to appoint a new chairman, Geoffrey Davies said, The KC had to get its house in order, and change was needed ‘urgently’ to address concerns expressed by its members. The grassroots of dogdom ‘think alike’, he said, and were not in tune with what was coming out of the KC’s head office in London. He said he wanted Steve Dean removed at next week’s meeting of the General Committee. Mr Davies said that over the past year he had become ‘increasingly concerned’ about the way the KC was being led and directed. RBIS BATH 15 Critique Below
Judge's Critique: Mrs S A McCourt I would like to thank the officers & committee for giving me the opportunity to judge at this wonderful show. The ring condition is just superb, it is like walking onto a bowling green, & to be greeted by a really good line up of terriers was a thrill. Thank you to the society for their hospitality & for the lovely gift. I shortlisted the following for further consideration all lovely examples of their respective breeds. Border, SFT, WFT, Irish, Skye, Westie & Kerry. G1 was Ch Brackenfell Bak To Bach, Border, this dog is so sound I am sure he could easily cope with a day’s work on the fells. It is a joy to watch him move, he has good bone, lovely head & good neck & shoulders. Correct pelt & is shown in great condition & muscletone. G2 was Ch Kingarthur Van Foliny Home, WFT, so well known but my first time judging him. He is shown in first class coat & condition, with a long lean head & wonderful expression, short compact body & a lovely handful behind the well set tail. He never stops showing & is very sound. G3 was Ch Brakemill Barnum, this Skye is a favourite of mine & like good wine he keeps on improving with age! He has the three essentials of a Skye Terrier he is long, low, level & the 4th lovely! His head is a lesson to the breed, strong & masculine, good neck, long body with perfect topline, good well muscled rounded rear & good tail carriage. A clean straight coat completes this lovely picture. G4 was Lakeridge Cahal, Irish of correct size & bone, good head & expression, firm body, was just a little unsettled today otherwise. SUE McCOURT BIS SKC 15 I was most fortunate that I really enjoyed them all, not a great deal between them, however there has to be a winner & today that was the Irish Terrier, Ch Lakeridge Cahal, a very special dog with so much going for him, he sent tingles up & down my spine, right from his excellent head & eye, hard, correctly built body, outstanding outline, harsh coat & truly precise movement. KEITH NATHAN BIS Judge (Group Judge Critique Below) Thanks to the SKC committee for inviting me to judge here over the years culminating in this my first group. I couldn’t think of anywhere nicer to do that. I thought it was a very strong group with many good dogs who didn’t make the cut. I selected the Irish, Norfolk, Scottish, WHWT, SFT, WTF, Australian & Border. G1 was the Irish Terrier, Ch Lakeridge Cahal, lovely head & expression, clean front with good legs & feet, textbook shoulders, correct topline with a racy outline, well angulated behind with a good tailset, showed non stop & in pristine coat & condition. He topped a grand group & went onto BIS. G2 was the WHWT, Ch Tomlyndon Eager Ernest, lovely young dog who hasn’t reached full maturity yet, good head, eye & neat ears giving him a sharp expression. He has lovely shoulders, compact, tail on top with a shelf behind, well angulated & he moves well. In lovely coat, a very nice young terrier who pushed the Irish all the way. G3 was Travella Sneak Preview, WFT, good length of head, nice eye, good ears, lovely clean front, nice shoulders, good ribs, compact & a lovely tailset. Moves soundly & just needs to mature to go to the top. Another bonnie young terrier. G4 was Am Ch Absolutely Superstitious, SFT, loved this b/w smooth male, lovely clean well chiselled head, good ears, great bone, lovely tight feet, level topline, tail well set with plenty behind it. Moved soundly & again in super order. Lovely. MIKE VICKERS BIRMINGHAM NATIONAL 15
Judge' s Critique: Mr Don Munro Thank you to the committee of Birmingham National for asking for me to judge the terrier group. I selected eight for the final cut, the Australian, Stafford, Lakeland, Skye, Border, Irish, Dandie & Wire Fox. G1 the Wire Fox, Kingarthur Van Foliny Home, was a lovely dog, beautiful head & expression with really good neck & shoulder as well as a great body & tailset. Well angulated hindquarters in great condition moved & showed really well. G2 the Irish Terrier, Lakeridge Cahal, which was another really good dog, had a good head & expression, great neck & shoulders with a beautifully body & good tailset, nice quarters & was also in great condition. Showed & went really well with the two young handlers, at the top of their profession, with a great rapport with their charges, well done. G3 the Border Terrier, Brackenfell Bok To Bach, really nice head & expression, good neck & shoulders, nice front & good bone, nice body, good coat & good hind quarters moved & showed really well. G4 Dandie Dinmont, Inzievar Silver And Gold, well! Head & expression excellent, good neck & front with a lovely body, good topline, sound quarters & again moved & showed really well, well done to all concerned. DON MUNRO 1; DE MUNTER, Mr R & UITERWIJK, Mrs D & MALZONI JR WELKS 15 Group Judge's Critique: Mr Paul Wilkinson I would like to thank the committee of WELKS for inviting me to judge the group and for their hospitality. There were quality dogs of good type who lost out on maturity. 1 CH BRACKENFELL BOK TO BACH JW Breed: Border (MR C & MISS L HALL & ELLIS) NATIONAL TERRIER 15 My thanks go to the committee for inviting me to judge at what must be considered the top show for terriers. I was looked after well and had a lovely day. All 26 adult terriers were represented in the main ring, although the Norwich could only do a lap of honour due to the judge being the breeder. I had some lovely dogs to choose from, nine being in my first shortlist. These were the Australian, Lakeland, Norfolk, Scottie, WHW & my four eventual placements, the Kerry, Min Bull, Border & WFT. BIS went to the well known WFT male, Ch Kingarther van Foliny Home, this dog never put a foot wrong & is of such exquisite breed type, full of quality with a superb attitude & immaculate presentation to go with it, he has a beautiful head with a correct eye & expression full of spice & alertness, classic Wire outline a correct length of neck coupled with short back, he moved well from strong, driving quarters to secure this win. RBIS was the Border Terrier, Ch Brackenfell Bok To Bach, whom I judged last as a puppy, he was lovely then & has matured into an outstanding adult, one of those rare Borders with charisma & style. From his lovely head, elegant racy body, good length of neck, perfect outline & correctly set tail to his neither overdone nor underdone bone & good movement, he is such a balanced dog, pushed hard to win. G3 the Min Bull Terrier, Ch/Ir Ch Grasco’s Honky Tonky, is such a striking br/w, it is not often this breed produces the goods & I couldn’t overlook him, he has presence as well as beauty & never stops showing, he has a strongly built muscular frame with a determined intelligent eye & expression set into the classic head, a strong, long neck flows into a short back, he has strong rounded well sprung ribs with the slight arch over the loin, the correct bone & substance for his breed with the plus of good movement. G4 the Kerry Blue, Ir Ch Dalstar Il Divo, such a lovely dog full of vim & vigour, he is upstanding & well proportioned with a good head & enough neck fitting into a short coupled body with good depth of chest, level topline & tail on top to complete a lovely outline, he moved really well from large well developed quarters, had a perfect coat texture being soft & silky & beautifully presented. LESLEY CRAWLEY 1: DE MUNTER, Mr R & UITERWIJK, Mrs D & MALZONI JR - Ch Kingarthur Van Foliny Home - FOX TERRIER (WIRE) - Dog Kennel Club Chairman Professor Steve Dean Has Left 'Dog World'.
The Terrier World Petition Has Ten Times The Amount Of Supporters Than The KC Members Who Bothered To Turn Out For Their AGM. (150) BEST IN SHOW TERRIER GROUP JUDGE CRUFTS 15 What an honour it has been for me to have the recognition from my peers to have the opportunity to judge the terrier group at Crufts. This is a show that I have attended, exhibited & judged at from it days in Olympia its move to Earls Court & its home at the NEC in Birmingham. This without any doubt has been the pinnacle of my career thus far. I would like to thank all the judges who selected some quality best of breeds for me to assess from. I would convey my thanks to the organisers, & stewards without which we in dogs & the general public from all continents would not be able to enjoy our love of dogs. My final eight I selected from a strong group in my opinion were good representatives for their breeds being fit for purpose without exaggeration. These included Australian, Border, Min Bull, Smooth, Wire, Kerry, Scottish, Skye Terrier. G1 I awarded to the Scottish Terrier, Rus/Blr/Ukr/Cro/Lit/Lat/Est/Balt/Slo/Pl/Am Ch Mcvan's To Russia With Love, when this girl walked into the ring she immediately took my eye on her overall appearance & movement, she has the most exquisite head being long but in complete balance & proportion with her body. Super neck & shoulders with that true Scottie body keeping her topline at all times. On the move she covers ground effortlessly driving from her rear. In a super condition with correct coat texture & groomed to perfection. It was a great pleasure to witness my choice to compete with the other group winners & be awarded BIS at Crufts 2015. G2 was the male Wire Ch King Arthur Van Foliny Home, a previous Crufts group winner himself last year. A dog of great breed type, classic Wire head, super layback in shoulders with correct body, tailset on top, strong quarters which he uses to advantage putting on a show for me & the arena watching. Put down in top order. G3 Ch Brackenfell Bok To Bach, an impressive young Border whom I have already judged & awarded BP to. I predicted then that if he carried on he could well have a good future ahead of him & he did not disappoint. The otterlike head, true racy lines that kept shape on the move, harsh coated with a thick pelt. Well balanced & soundness that could fulfil a day’s work. G4 the Miniature Bull Terrier, Ch/Ir Ch Grasco’s Honky Tonky, this br/w male was very impressive was a great showman. He possesses a great head of correct shape with deepset piercing eyes. Well muscled all throughout his frame with good well rounded body & correct spring of rib. Good depth of chest with strong bone. Very sound on the move showing his character. MARTIN PHILLIPS RUS/BLR/UKR/CRO/LIT/LAT,/EST/BALT/SLO/PL/AM CH MCVAN'S TO RUSSIA WITH LOVE JWW EW [ATC AM01305USA] Scottish TerrieR Bitch Owner: MRS M L KHENKINA Terrier World Has Campaigned Against Professional Handlers
Group One Westminster 15 MANCHESTER 15 Thank you to Manchester Dog Show Society for the invitation to judge at this enjoyable, relaxed show. I enjoyed a very strong competitive terrier group & thank the judges for their selections. I made a first cut to 11 keeping in the Australian, Lakeland, Stafford, Welsh & Skye to see them move again, but not quite making my final cut to 6 today. The WHWT, Ch Tomlyndon Eager Ernest & Norwich, Ch Ragus Cool For Cats, both very close to the final 4 & putting in great performances. I liked the Westie for shape, head balance, coat & a great attitude on the move. The Norwich, well built in body, chest, rear end & coat texture, he is alert & moving with that busy action with the drive behind. My winner of this outstanding group, in a great final 4, was the beautifully coated SCWT, Ch Janeyjimjams Jenson, a stunning boy with the lovely flow of soft waves in his coat cover, he is shapely & so stylish. He is a compact upstanding terrier, good in body with a typical head, skull length, excellent muscle & condition, good tailset & rear quarters. He was moving well with the style & action to take the group. G2 Int Ch Skallain’s I My Me, Scottish T, quality girl with the low to the ground balance, great through head, skull & earset, well built in outline & muscletone. She has the coat, very agile movement, is active & alert. She has the drive, is well handled & went close in the end decision. G3 Ch Millsblu Living The Dream at Perrisblu, Kerry Blue, exciting, upstanding, powerful girl with the balance & shape. She is good through head, skull & strong muzzle. She is building well in body with the chest & firm topline. She is in good coat. Handled well to move with the balance, reach & drive. Again in close contention for the top spot. G4 Lakeridge Cahal, Irish T, very promising young boy with the head length, neck & lovely outline. He is well presented in great coat texture with the muscletone & movement. He is alert, lively & has that strong hard condition. He is in harmony with his handler & should have a great career & future. 1: FALLON Mrs A
& Mr M Ch Janeyjimjams Jenson JW Sh CM BOSTON 15
The Boston committee must be pleased with the overall quality attracted to their show. It was a pleasure to judge this very satisfactory group. G1 Ch Janeyjimjams Jenson, SCWT, an outstanding correct SCWT who was on his metal. In full maturity his harmony of proportion gave a complete flow of line nose to tail with a splendid coat. An absolutely correct head & expression, elegant arched neck, firm level back, good depth of brisket. High set on, correct angulation & musculation resulting in sound movement front & rear with a scopy stride. For me a star at his zenith. G2 Millingford Royal Eclipse at Chatterdale, Scottish Terrier, 20 months black Scottish Terrier who fits his Standard well. Most impressive headpiece with desired length & punishing strength. Muscular but muscular neck, level well muscled back with good set on. Pleased in rib & substance, good forehand & well muscled rear, moved with purpose, coat in very good order, one of whom to proud. G3 Ch Cobstoneway Moon River at Clipstone, Border Terrier, bitch of some quality. Very pleasing headpiece, reachy neck which blends through well angulated forehand into a firm level topline with correct set on. In good coat, certainly spannable in body, strong well muscled rear, moved soundly all round. G4 Ch/Am Ch Ascot Sanspur at Yarrow, Norwich Terrier, well presented Norwich male, so well balanced, stands foursquare with good angulation, moves as true as can be front & rear. Good reach of neck, compact firm body with good set on, coat of good texture. Well balanced headpiece with very responsive expression. PHILIP GREENWAY GROUP 1
CH JANEYJIMJAMS JENSON JW SHCM Breed: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier (MRS A & MR M FALLON) He's Oliver And Wants More! BIS LKA 14 Ch Travella Striking Steel Group Judge: Mr Paul Eardley MALZONI Mr V Ch Travella Striking Steel 20th BEST IN SHOW AT MIDLAND COUNTIES 14 Judge: Tom Mather GROUP 1 CH TRAVELLA STRIKING STEEL A Former Top Judge and Kennel Club Member Is Sentenced To 8 Years For Rape Kennel Club member and former Crufts Judge Vincent Mitchell has been jailed for eight years for sex offences committed nearly 40 years ago. Vincent Mitchell (Kirkmoor), 82, of Lodge Farm Cottages, Kings Walden near Hitchin, Hertfordshire, had denied the charges, which related to offences which took place when he was in his late 40s, but was found guilty after a trial at Cambridge Crown Court last month. He was sentenced last week. Mitchell, formerly a BIS and Championship Show Judge, who used to own Kirkmoor Kennels in Gosmore, Hertfordshire, was convicted of one offence of raping a girl aged between 14 and 16 between May 1976 and May ‘78, one of indecently assaulting her, and one of outraging public decency by inciting her to touch his private parts. He was also found guilty of two offences of gross indecency with a child involving a brother and sister in 1982-3 when they were less than 14 years old. The court heard they were not connected with the first girl. Judge Jonathan Haworth jailed Mitchell for eight years and made a ten-year sexual offences prevention order which prohibits Mitchell from having any contact with a child under 16 without another adult present. He was also told he would have to sign the sex offenders’ register for life. The incidents at the kennels came to light in 2012 when the rape was reported by the woman. The siblings also contacted police recently. The jury acquitted Mitchell of another rape and indecent assault involving the same girl and was unable to reach a decision on two other charges of gross indecency with a child involving the brother and sister. Mitchell, son of professional handler Billy Mitchell and his wife Alice, showed many top winners owned by Audrey Dallison, including three consecutive Dog of the Year winners. Latterly he has been involved with working Labradors. There was always a rumour about Mitchell being a 'Flasher'. Some years ago when Mitchell was at Leeds to Judge the Terrier Group, someone had sent him an anonymous letter about a Kerry Blue Terrier that his great friend Geoff Corish was handling. BIS Montgomery County 14
Best in show at Montgomery County terrier show in Pennsylvania was the Norfolk Ch Yarrow Venerie Winning Ticket, handled by Peter Green, bred by Pam Beale and Beth Sweigart and owned by their Yarrow Venerie kennel. By Gr Ch Yarrow Venerie Ticket To Tide ex Ch Yarrow Venerie Versailles, he is a great-grandson of Crufts BIS winner Ch Cracknor Cause Celebre, bred by the late Elisabeth Matell, who also topped Montgomery County. This is the ninth time Peter has handled a Montgomery BIS, the first being 49 years ago with the Wire Fox Terrier Ch Rigador Right Again. SOUTH WALES 14
Judge: Peter E Bakewell TERRIER GROUP JUDGE'S CRITIQUE SOUTH WALES 14 I was honored to be invited to judge the Group at this year’s show and my thanks go to the officers and committee for their excellent hospitality and making my day most enjoyable. Only the Bull Terrier and Cairn were absent from the full compliment of terriers. I was pleased with the overall quality and standard of the group although several exhibits could have given a little more, competition was strong competition between some top quality exhibits. For my short list I selected the Australian, CH/GR CH. Temora RI Diercc (imp USA), Border, CH. Brackenfell Bok To Bach, Wire Fox, Heart Beat At Netheronion, Irish, CH. Lakeridge Cahal, Sealyham, CH/AM CH. Goodspice Efbe’s Know Easy Way Out, Soft Coated Wheaten, CH. Fantasa Blonde Neville, Staffordshire Bull, Albermarbull Running Hot and the Westie, Nossimp Written in the Stars for further consideration. G1. Barker & Averis, Irish, CH. Lakeridge Cahal, a well balanced dog full of quality and personality, good head long and correct proportions, alert expressive eyes, neat well carried ears, good neck flowing into well placed shoulders and soundly made quarters, deep chest well made body, well set tail. Moves with style and drive. G2. Hall & Ellis, Border, CH Brackenfell Bok To Bach J.W., A soundly made dog, good head, keen expression, good span able ribs and body, good quarters for and aft, good tail and carriage, good pelt, in good coat and condition. Moved true, soundly and showed very well. G3. Dunhill-Hall, Soft Coated Wheaten, CH. Fantasa Blonde Neville, a well balanced dog with good outline, good masculine head and good neck slightly arched, good shoulders and well angulated quarters, muscular hindquarters, good coat and texture. Moves with drive. G4. Seaton, Australian, CH/GR CH. Temora Ri Diercc (Imp USA), a stylish dog full of presence with good outline and overall balance, good head and expression, well made body, good coat, good tail set, well presented and moved with drive from good quarters Peter E. Bakewell Judge. 1 CH LAKERIDGE CAHAL Breed: Irish Terrier BELFAST 14
Judge: Mrs Susan Kealy 1: CH LAKERIDGE CAHAL Breed: Irish Terrier BIS DRIFFIELD 14
Group Judge: Mr Stuart Plane 1: MALZONI Mr V Ch Travella Striking Steel BIS DARLINGTON 14
Judge: Mr W R Irving 1: MALZONI Mr V Ch Travella Striking Steel RECORD BREAKER OLIVER BIS RICHMOND 14
Group Judge: Mrs Zena Thorn-Andrews 1: MALZONI Mr V Ch Travella Striking Steel WIRE FOX Dog BIS CITY OF BIRMINGHAM 14
Group Judge: Mr Tom Johnston 1: MALZONI Mr V Ch Travella Striking Steel SKC AUGUST 14
Judge: Mr A H Brace 1: CH SALENA THE SPECIAL ONE Breed: Skye Terrier (MRS S C BREEZE) WELSH KENNEL CLUB 14
Judge: Mrs Patsy Hollings 1: BARKER, Mr & Mrs A & J & AVERIS Mr J Lakeridge Cahal BOURNEMOUTH 14
Judge: Mr W Browne-Cole 1: DALE Miss M Hopecharm Edd Turner At Lynnsto BIS PAIGNTON 14
Group Judge: Mr Alan Small 1: MALZONI Mr V Ch Travella Striking Steel LEEDS 14 Judge: Mr Espen Engh (Norway)
1: BREEZE Mrs S Ch Salena The Special One Guess Who Is The Author Of The Text Below "I decided in the 1970s, when my all-breed judging was really taking off, that it was time to stop showing. I saw it as conflict of interests! Today, of course, the thinking seems to be quite different. We now see many of our leading judges also continuing to show, and win at the highest level. I am sure this is one of the reasons we are seeing a decline in entries." It was Jean Lanning who wrote the above. I wonder what Ms Lanning thinks of 'Professional Handlers Judging; not only awarding CCs, but Judging Groups and Best In Show. Who Is Dictating Judging Policy At The Kennel Club? BIS East Of England 14
Group Judge: Mr A Westwood 1 CH TRAVELLA STRIKING STEEL Breed: Fox Terrier (Wire) Clumber Spaniel Owner Refuses Vet-Check The Owner of the only Clumber Spaniel at Blackpool Ch show refused to accept the Best Of Breed award because she did not want him to undergo the high-profile breed veterinary check. The Only Way To Get The Kennel Club To Have A Proper Discussion About This Practice Is If All Best Of Breed Winners In These High Profile Breeds Refuse To Accept The Award At CRUFTS. Only Then When They Have Breeds Missing From The Groups Will The KC Be Dragged To The Table For Intelligent Debate. No Amount Of Wet Talking Will Make The KC Do Anything Unless Their Show Is Targeted. Why Is This? Because The KC Is Not A Club For Exhibitors, That Is A Smokescreen. The Real Kennel Club Is A Freemason Lodge And All Of The Important Decisions Are Taken In Secret. [I have been reliably informed I will be dealt with. In 1961 Pesident John F Kennedy Said This: "The very word "secrecy" is repugnant in a free and open society; and we are as a people inherently and historically opposed to secret societies, to secret oaths and secret proceedings. We decided long ago that the dangers of excessive and unwarranted concealment of pertinent facts far outweighed the dangers which are cited to justify it. Even today, there is little value in opposing the threat of a closed society by imitating its arbitrary restrictions. Even today, there is little value in insuring the survival of our nation if our traditions do not survive with it. And there is very grave danger that an announced need for increased security will be seized upon those anxious to expand its meaning to the very limits of official censorship and concealment. That I do not intend to permit to the extent that it is in my control. And no official of my Administration, whether his rank is high or low, civilian or military, should interpret my words here tonight as an excuse to censor the news, to stifle dissent, to cover up our mistakes or to withhold from the press and the public the facts they deserve to know." RBIS Windsor 14
Judge: Mrs R Sporre-Willes 1: MALZONI Mr V Ch Travella Striking Steel Taf BLACKPOOL 14 Judge: Mr R Crooks TERRIER GROUP JUDGE'S CRITIQUE BLACKPOOL 14 I would like to thank the Blackpool committee for the opportunity to judge the terrier group, the main ring was in perfect condition and weather beautiful, making for a crowded ringside. Judge Roger Crooks. GROUP 1 AM CH ASCOT SANSPUR AT YARROW Breed: Norwich Terrier BORDER UNION 14 Judge: Mr Jack Watson GROUP 1 CH LEMRACDREAM THE NAVIGATOR Breed: Kerry Blue Terrier RBIS Three Counties 14 Judge: Mr Roger Thomas
1: MALZONI Mr V Ch Travella Striking Steel Taf BIS Southern Counties 14
Judge: Albert Wight GROUP 1 CH TRAVELLA STRIKING STEEL TAF Breed: Fox Terrier (Wire) RBIS BATH 14
Judge: Mr J Horswell BEST : BREEZE Mrs S Ch Salena The Special One QUASIMODO WAS BENT THIS IS UNDENIABLE Group Judge David Scawthorn Critique I would like to thank the Scottish Kennel Club for inviting me to judge. Apart from the Irish Terrier Best of Breed who is owned by Tony Barker and John Averis it was a full group. There were some very good dogs to go over but I had to make my selection so chose eight from the line up which were the Border, Dandie Dinmont, Smooth Fox, Wire Fox, Kerry Blue, Lakeland, Norfolk and Sealyham. SKC 14 GROUP 1 HALLSBLU FIBBER MAGEE IR JUN CH Breed: Kerry Blue Terrier Birmingham National 14 Judge: Mr Ron Menaker
GROUP 1 CH TRAVELLA STRIKING STEEL TAF Breed: Fox Terrier (Wire) QUASI MODO WAS BENT THIS IS UNDENIABLE The News Of The World In The Late Seventies Investigated Corruption In The World Of Dog Showing. After The Exposé Did The Corruption Cease And Go Away, Or Did It Just Go Underground? Terrier World Will Shortly Be Publishing Evidence About Those Events In The 70's And Why We Think That Professional Handlers Should Not Be Allowed To Judge Whilst Still Accepting Money For Their Trade. April 29 Was The Anniversary Of Frank Kellett's Passing. BIS WELKS 14
GROUP 1CH TRAVELLA STRIKING STEEL TAF Breed: Fox Terrier (Wire) Some of you may remember Terrier World's campaign regarding Professional Handlers Judging as well as the outrage at Crufts 2012 with a Pro Handler Judging The utility Group and his 'Partner' exhibiting in the very next group showing 'Their' dog. And, ex Kennel Club officials Judging whilst their wives exhibited at the same shows. The Practice of Professional Handlers Judging is still an issue that the Elitist KC Club chooses to ignore. NATIONAL TERRIER 14
Best in ShowCH TRAVELLA STRIKING STEEL Breed: Fox (Wire) A Special 'PAWSCARS' Award For Eating All Of The Pies
My Grandfather Was 'A KnowlegableTerrier Man'. He Expired 45 Years Ago Age 87. I Always Listened And Took Note Of His Words And Wisdom. He Once Advised Me When I Was A Boy, Never To Trust Men Bedlington Breeder Mark Walshaw Wins Fourth Place Terrier Group Judge: Mr Gerrard Morris
BEST OF GROUP CH KING ARTHUR VAN FOLINY HOME Fox Terrier (Wire) DogOwner: MR R & MRS D DE MUNTER-UITERWIJK BIS Westminster USA 14
PUP OF THE YEAR WINNER TRAVELLA STEP FORWARD Registrations Down 5,460 From 2012 Figures Registration figures at the Kennel Club for 2013 totalled 223,770, Professional Handler Geoff Corish Crufts BIS Judge 2013 - Officiates Again. [The American Kennel Club Does Not Allow Professional Handlers To Judge,
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Another Of Our Great Handlers Has Gone; Ernest Sharpe. BIS Manchester 14
BEST IN SHOW JUDGE'S CRITIQUE I would like to thank the officials & committee of Manchester Dog Show for inviting me to judge Best in Show. They are a hardworking team who do their utmost to provide a first class show. They also offer such tremendous hospitality; it is a privilege to judge for them. I had an excellent line-up for Best in Show, as all group winners were true representatives of their breeds & worthy ambassadors of each group. My BIS winner was the Wire Fox Terrier, Ch Travella Striking Steel. I have judged him before but feel now he is in peak form, maturity has been to his benefit giving him that extra substance & muscle. He has a first class head lovely eye neat well placed ears a lovely flow of neck into shoulder & a short back. His presentation was immaculate, his coat gleaming with condition. On the move he was true up & down & produced a lovely side action. All in all a worthy BIS winner. STUART PLANE BIS Judge Group Judge: Mrs C E Cartledge 1 BROWNE-COLE Mrs S Ch Travella Striking Steel BIS Boston 14
Best In Show JUDGE MARGARET WILDMAN I would like to take this opportunity to thank the officers & committee of the Boston championship show, for their kind invitation to judge BIS for the very first time, & also for the hospitality afforded to both my husband & I over the duration of the show. MARGARET WILDMAN GROUP Judge: Sigurd Wilberg GROUP 1 CH TRAVELLA STRIKING STEEL Breed: Fox Terrier (Wire) RBIS LKA 13
Group & BIS Judge: Mr Frank Kane 1: BROWNE-COLE Mrs S Ch Travella Striking Steel BIS MIDLAND COUNTIES 13
1 CH TRAVELLA STRIKING STEEL Breed: Fox Terrier (Wire) SOUTH WALES RBIS 13 1: CH TRAVELLA STRIKING STEEL Breed: Fox Terrier (Wire) MONTGOMERY BIS 13 Best in show at Montgomery County terrier show in Pennsylvania was the US’ current Top Dog, the Wire Fox Terrier Gr Ch Afterall Painting The Sky, handled by Gabriel Rangel for Victor Malzoni Jr. Last year '12 Gabriel also won BIS with a Lakeland Terrier owned by Mr Malzoni. BELFAST RBIS 13 Judge: Mr Tom Johnston
1 CH TRAVELLA STRIKING STEEL Breed: Fox Terrier (Wire) DRIFFIELD 13
1: BROWNE-COLE Mrs S Travella Striking Steel One Kennel Today Won Every Award On Offer DARLINGTON 13 Judge: Mr R A Hunt 1: AVERIS, Mrs J & BARKER Mr T Ch Katerinas Land Spicy Cherry At Saredon RICHMOND 13 Judge: Harry O'Donoghue (Ireland) 1: AVERIS, Mrs J & BARKER Mr T Ch Katerinas Land Spicy Cherry At Saredon CITY OF BIRMINGHAM 13 Judge: Mr Philip J Greenway 1: SMITH Mrs V Ch Faymar Fine Romance GROUP 1 & BIS SKC AUG 13
Group Judge: Mr S Plane GROUP 1 CH TRAVELLA STRIKING STEEL Breed: Fox Terrier (Wire) WELSH KENNEL CLUB BIS13 Judge: Mr Les Aspin 1: G1 & BIS BROWNE-COLE Mrs S Travella Striking Steel Bournemouth 13 Judge: Mrs Z Thorn-Andrews 1 AVERIS, Mrs J & BARKER Mr T Ch Katerinas Land Spicy Cherry At Saredon RBIS Paignton 13 Group Judge: Mrs Patsy Hollings 1: & RBIS BROWNE-COLE Mrs S Travella Striking Steel BIS Leeds 13 Group Judge: Mr B Rodgers
1 & BIS BROWNE-COLE Mrs S Travella Striking Steel East Of England 13 Group Judge's Critique Mr M S King
Can I thank the Officers and Committee of the East of England for inviting me to judge the Terrier Group, and the reception and hospitality throughout the day, it’s sincerity and warmth very much complimented the weather, which allowed the representative Best of Breeds to be shown in first class conditions. BIS Windsor 13 Judge: Mr P J Eardley 1 & BIS: BARKER, Mr & Mrs A & J & AVERIS Mr J Am Ch Kells Touch Of Fleet St Blackpool 13 TERRIER GROUP JUDGE BLACKPOOL 13 I was honored to be invited to judge the Group at this year’s show which had a lovely atmosphere. My thanks go to officers and committee for their excellent hospitality and making my day most enjoyable. A full compliment of terrier was present and the overall quality and standard of the group was high, with strong competition between some top quality exhibits. For my short list I selected the Airedale, Bull Terrier, Min Bull, Wire Fox, Smooth Fox, Skye, Dandie Dinmont and the Norwich for further consideration. G1 was Browne-Cole’s, Wire Fox, Travella Striking Steel, a truly striking dog full of personality and character, excellent breed type, well balanced with excellent outline. Lovely head, long and clean, good ears, good neck and shoulders, short back, well made body, short coupled, muscular loin, strong hindquarters, good tail and carriage. Moved true and soundly, with drive around the ring. G2. was Averis & Barker’s, Airedale, CH. Katherina’s Land Spicy Cherry of Saredon, an attractive well balanced bitch, nice size, good outline, lovely feminine head well balanced with keen expression, good neck flowing into well placed shoulders and level topline. Good ribs and body, short coupled, muscular loin, soundly made quarters. Moved well, from driving quarters. G3. Was Tinsley’s, Dandie Dinmont, CH. Cloverwood Royal George, a well balanced dog, good size and outline, Good head, balanced, strong muzzle, well placed shoulders, good soundly made quarters fore and aft, well made body, good typical topline, good coat. Good tail. Moved and showed very well. G4. Was Boyes & Jones, Smooth Fox Terrier, Am CH. Absolutely Out Of Sight, a smart well balance dog, good head and ears, small dark eye, keen expression, nice neck and shoulders, short back and well set tail. Moved Well. Peter E. Bakewell Judge. GROUP 1 & BIS TRAVELLA STRIKING STEEL BIS Border Union
GROUP 1 & BIS TRAVELLA STRIKING STEEL Breed: Fox Terrier (Wire) (MRS S BROWNE-COLE) Three Counties BEST :AVERIS, Mrs J & Mr A Barker Katerinas Land Spicy Cherry At Saredon AIREDALE TERRIER Bitch Southern Counties 13 Judge: Mrs Eileen Needham
BATH 13 1 AVERIS, Mrs J & KANTIJEVSKAJA Mrs J Katerinas Land Spicy Cherry At Saredon AIREDALE Bitch Judge: Mr A Westwood SKC BIS 13 Best In Show TRAVELLA STRIKING STEEL Breed: Fox (Wire) Judge: Mrs S A McCourt AM CH ABSOLUTELY OUT OF SIGHT (IMP USA) Fox (Smooth (D) BOB SKC ( MESSRS J SMITH, E BOYES & K JONES) SAORE LITTLE CREAM SODA (IMP ITA) NAF TAF Sealyham (D) BOB SKC ( MESSRS J SMITH, E BOYES & K JONES) It's Interesting that both of the above dogs were listed at SKC as now being owned by Geoff Corish. The bracketed names are as they were listed at National Terrier. We look forward to seeing the listings for Bath and Southern Counties. Birmingham National BIS 13
GROUP 1 & BIS TRAVELLA STRIKING STEEL Fox (Wire) Judge: Mr Dan Ericsson WELKS 13 TERRIER GROUP WELKS 13 GROUP 1 TRAVELLA STRIKING STEEL National Terrier Best in Show Judge: Jane Miller Best in Show KATERINAS LAND SPICY CHERRY OF SAREDON Breed: Airedale Terrier (MRS J AVERIS) Professional Dog Walker Geoff Corish BIS Judge Crufts 2013 The Powers That Be At The Kennel Club Decided To Invite A Paid Handler To Judge Best In Show At Crufts 2013 - He Awards CCs In 37 Breeds. Terrier Group CRUFTS 13
TERRIER GROUP JUDGE CRUFTS 13 I was honoured to be asked to judge the Terrier Group at this prestigious show. I enjoyed the day and had a number of quality exhibits to go over although a number of exhibits were unsettled and lost out on movement, after careful consideration I short listed nine dogs from which I would choose my final four. Border Judge Mr Paul Wilkinson BEST CH SALENA THE SPECIAL ONE The Border Terrier Data Base Is Now Active Chairman Steve Dean Should Tell Us Why The Kennel Club Data Base Is Only Available To Border Terriers. Click Here For Extra Information After You Have Visited The Above Link You Must Email Professor Dean Liverpool Streaker Mark Roberts Is Retiring After 519 Naked Exposures. Mark Told Me That The Only Time That He Ever Had A Problem Was At The NEC Crufts 2010 When He was Tortured By Security Staff Whilst Cowardly Kennel Club Representatives Looked On Laughing. Streak! The Man Who Can’t Keep His Clothes On was be shown on Channel 4 on Thursday Feb. 14 at 10pm
MANCHESTER 13 TERRIER GROUP JUDGE MANCHESTER 13 My thanks to the officers & committee for their invitation to judge the terrier group & for their hospitality. It was a very strong group with only the Bull Terrier & the Parson Russell absent. I chose 8 dogs for further consideration: the Border, WFT, Irish, Kerry Blue, Manchester, Scottish, Stafford, & WHWT. G1 was the WHWT, Ch Faymar Fine Romance, excellent head & expression, nice reach of neck, compact body, moved with drive, kept her shape on the move. G2 was the WFT, Am Ch Hamptoncourt Mystique at Valken, sound moving bitch, lovely head & expression, good front assembly, well let down behind G3 was the Irish Terrier, Wyndham Eithne, long head, well placed ears, good body with racy outline. G4 was the Kerry Blue, Torum’s Calico Jack, masculine dog, correct balance throughout & impressive on the move. JACK WATSON BOSTON 12 TERRIER GROUP JUDGE BOSTON 13 I shortlisted 6 in the group: the Border Terrier, Dandie Dinmont, Lakeland, Norfolk, SCWT & the Stafford. I was very pleased with my line-up, but I was disappointed that some other top winners had been beaten in the earlier stages & were therefore not representing their breed today. G1 was the Lakeland, Ch Kebulak Man After Midnight, red dog with correct head & expression, well made throughout, super coat in first class order, moved & showed to perfection. G2 was the Border T, Picer Grace Darling, lovely type, good head, neck & shoulder, excellent coat, sound mover, just beat the Dandie on coat. G3 was the Dandie, Ch/Aus Ch Jollygaze Hopeless Romantic, top class bitch of excellent type, super movement. Just needed more coat. G4 was the Norfolk, Brickin Uppercrust, good head, expression, neck & shoulder, excellent body, moved very well, a real showgirl! ERNIE DARBY GROUP 1 CH KEBULAK MAN AFTER MIDNIGHT Breed: Lakeland Terrier Judge: Ernie Darby LKA 12 Firstly I would like to thank the officers & committee for kindly inviting me to judge at this friendly & well run show. G1 went to the WHWT, Ch Pepabby Prank, excellent head shape, very good overall make & shape, moved so well both going & coming, nice to see black nails, but it was his superb showmanship that just tipped the scales. G2 Pushing hard in second place was the Skye, Ch Salena The Special One, beautifully presented, long punishing head, correct ears & placement, lovely arch to neck, the best of toplines both standing & on the move, a pleasure to see pads when going. G3 was Ch Stuane Florette, top quality Scottie bitch I have long admired, she fits the Standard so well. In excellent form, but just lacked a little in animation on the final move. G4 was Am Ch Hamptoncourt’s Mystique at Valken, WFT, classy bitch & very worthy champion, moved true both ways. Tony
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