KC Breed Standard

National Terrier 16 Judge

CAIRN NATIONAL TERRIER 16

Judge: Mr A R Osborn (Tweslam)

BEST OF BREED : 421 ROBINSON Mrs G M Cruzo Corn Bunting
Dog CC : 400 INETT, HARRISON, KING & LEIGHTON Ch Carradine George Flies with Harkinleigh JW
Res Dog CC : 419 PERCY Mrs J Winetta Sir Ivor
Bitch CC : 421 ROBINSON Mrs G M Cruzo Corn Bunting
Res Bitch CC : 385 CONFUE Mr F J, Mrs C A & Miss S F Anjofra Mad About Me
Best Puppy : 394 FELTERS, Mr A & RUMENS Mr R A Landbuck Mister Tom
Best Veteran :

CAIRN JUDGE NATIONAL TERRIER 16

Cairn Terriers

I would like to thank the National Terrier Club committee for inviting me to judge the Cairns at their 2016 championship show. I would also like to thank my stewards for keeping me on track while judging & lastly all the exhibitors for providing me with the opportunity of going over their dogs.

It is two years since I last judged the breed in the UK & in general I found the exhibits had improved in many quarters, for example movement and general conformation. However, there were quite a number of examples where the characteristic head of the breed had lost its shape by having muzzles a little too long & narrow. Surprisingly this has not had an impact on incorrect bite, but some teeth are a little small. I do not wish to promote very short muzzles as this can lead to other problems, but an average width to length ratio is desirable. Coats today were a bit of a mishmash, but probably due to the weather & time of year.

MPD (2)

1 Shannon & Storr’s Brenndarcy Tinsoldat, 6 months red. This young dog impressed me no end & his conformation & bone are superb. He already has a good head, which will broaden with maturity. His angulation front & rear, & his level topline provide straight movement fore & aft & is reflected in his fluidity around the ring. A very promising future prospect;

2 Petts’ Doonrae One Step Beyond, wheaten youngster. Slightly longer in back than 1. A nice dog with a pleasing outline, but just lost out on conformation & movement today.

PD (1)

1 Felters & Rumen’s Landbuck Mister Tom, wheaten with a balanced outline. Nice head & lovely neck flowing into well placed shoulders. A level topline both static & on the move. Correct tailset & rear angulation. Just settled in time to show his good movement & drive. BPD & BP.

JD (7,1a)

1 Catto’s Birselaw Stay With Me, dark brindle. Superb masculine head, broad muzzle, large teeth & correct bite. A good reach of neck & level topline. A well balanced young dog with a profuse harsh coat. Moved & showed steadily;

2 Keeve’s Seveek I Spied That Dream, a light red. Good head & body conformation presenting a pleasing outline. An excellent example of the breed who lost out to 1 on movement this time;

3 Smith’s Rocasovale Distant Drums.

GD (4,1)

1 Weinberger’s Correnie No No Romeo, dark r/br. A masculine well furnished head. Good neck & shoulders & level topline. Correct tailset & rear angulation, all providing a well balanced & sound moving example. Moved well, but needs to improve showmanship;

2 Thompson’s Castleline Barn Dance, wheaten, but a little smaller than 1. A pleasing outline, level topline, good coat texture. Lost out to 1 by some wayward movement today;

3 Lamb & Saltmarsh’s Birselaw Dark Charmer.

PGD (6,1)

1 Waite’s Svendalens Perserverance, dark brindle with an impressive outline. Nice head with correct attributes. Good reach of neck, level topline & correct tailset. Gave an excellent performance on the move & thoroughly enjoyed himself;

2 Weinberger’s Correnie Hurricane Fly, r/br, slightly taller than 1. His conformation was good all round & he presented a well balanced outline, but he lost out to 1 as he did not perform as well on the move;

3 Parker-Tucker’s Uniquecottage Winsford.

LD (5)

1 Percy’s Winetta Sir Ivor, dark brindle of good size with a lovely head & keen expression. Good reach of neck & good shoulder placement. Level topline, good spring of rib & correct tailset. Good angulation both front & rear. Moved with enthusiasm & drive & held his outline all the way. Look forward to seeing him in full coat. RCC;

2 Drew’s Tycadno Thriller at L’Artiste, dark gr/br. Although another good example of the breed, did not quite match the conformation & movement of 1, except his coat was in better shape. Nevertheless, there was a lot to like, but was unlucky to meet 1 on this occasion;

3 Hughes & Hooton’s Gyncairn Magical Mystery.

OD (4)

1 Inett, Harrison, King & Leighton’s Carradine George Flies with Harkenleigh, gr/br with an excellent profile. Masculine head with typical Cairn expression. His body shape & legs were near perfectly balanced to provide the fluid movement & drive to propel him round the ring. He did not show quite as well with his handler today, but did enough for me to award him the CC.

MPB (1)

1 Shannon & Storr’s Brenndarcy Cloudbusting, light red. What a delightful little bitch, so alert & full of beans. She has an excellent balanced profile & good conformation in all areas. A little unsettled at times, but did enough to demonstrate good movement. BPB.

PB (5)

1 Dolan’s Glenrood High Society, wheaten/br. Showed an excellent profile & carried herself well on the move, with level topline. Feminine head & expression & in good condition & shape all over. A little unsettled at times, but shows good promise for the future. In the challenge for BPB she was again unsettled due to the presence of her sister;

2 Catto’s Birselaw Paige Turner, gr/br with profuse harsh coat. Presented a lovely balanced picture with a typical feminine head. Moved well, but just lost out to 1 here, although she enjoyed herself;

3 Thomson’s Castleline Caladonian Lass.

JB (10,1)

1 Clarke’s Lentrica Dolly Daydream, wheaten bitch with an impressive outline providing a well balanced picture. Very feminine head & pleasing expression. Level topline & straight front. There is plenty to like & her movement is true & steady;

2 Dolan’s Glenrood Burlesque, light red. Another smart example of the breed. Well put together with straight front & level topline. Moved confidently & held her topline during her performance. A close decision between 1 & 2. This puppy was mutually unsettled in the challenge for BPB in the presence of her sister;

3 Keeve’s Seveek Hopes “N” Dreams.

GB (2,1)

1 Waite’s Specially Designed by Svendalens, wheaten bitch who was slightly overwhelmed by the occasion & hence not too keen to show her best. The total performance was satisfactory, but I thought she was a little overweight.

PGB (5,1)

1 Robinson’s Cruzo Corn Bunting, wheaten/br. A well presented quality bitch with a very pleasing head & neat ears. Straight front & level topline. Correct rear angulation & tailset. Was a little exuberant on the table, but steady enough to make an assessment. Moved freely round the ring with drive & enthusiasm. I liked her a lot. CC & BOB;

2 Thomas’ Tycadno Morning Star, gr/br, a little larger than 1. Another quality exhibit although quite a handful for her handler. There was much there to admire with an excellent profile & true front & rear movement;

3 Waugh’s Andrum Brite Side.

LB (7,1)

1 Hughes & Hooton’s Gyncairn Believe In Magic, an attractive wheaten with dark points & feminine expression. Pleasing head set on good reach of neck & clean shoulders. Presented a lovely balanced picture. Moved freely & held herself well on the move;

2 Waugh’s Tribannon Minuet, another quality wheaten with good conformation all round. Gave 1 a strong challenge for placing, but was piped at the post on movement. A happy showgirl;

3 Thomas’ Tycadno Miss Moneypenny.

OB (4)

1 Confue’s Anjofra Mad About Me, a smaller, well balanced dark brindle close to the Standard. A smart, spirited typy girl, who enjoyed herself. Presented a pleasing outline with excellent conformation. She moved freely around the ring enjoying her day out. Sound throughout. RCC;

2 Dolan’s Glenrood Schheherazade, a smart wheaten bitch with an impressive outline. Straight front, level topline & good rearquarters. Moved true fore & aft, but just lost out to 1 today in drive;

3 Coates’ Penticharm Starlight.

ANTHONY OSBORN

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