Birmingham & District Gundog & Terrier Club

The Birmingham & District Gundog & Terrier Club

19/11/22

Bedlington Terrier

P (1) Miteymidgets Modern Love. Approaching a year, this promising young dog appeals for size, outline and function. Very good head, wedge-shaped has length and shapely skull. Dark eye. Thin, low set ears. Strong neck. Very good angles. Correct topline. Sound mover. Pleasing coat. BP.

OD (4) Nice class with 3 quality Champions present. 1st Ch. Woolytop The Viking. Excellent dog from any angle. Lovely head, correct shape and masculine in outlook. Strong jaw with excellent bite. Dark, expressive eye. Thin ears. Excellent conformation with moderate angulation. Holds a correct topline on the stack but tends to flatten out a bit on the move. Superb coat for texture, colour and presentation. Moved very well from profile.

2nd Ch. Bluesmurf Boogie Woogie. Another worthy representative and close-up. Lovely head shape. Good eye, ears. Not quite the reach of neck of 1st. Balanced angles. Good body and shows a slight rise over loin. Moved very well.

3rd Ch. Yarbach Federers Final.

OB (6) 1st Woolytop Leading Lady. Small, feminine bitch that excels in her typical outline. Super head and eye. Long, reachy neck leading to a well angled front. Good bone and correct feet. Excellent topline. Moderately angled rear. Excellent bone and stands on correctly shaped feet. Pleasing coat. Excellent mover from profile but can tighten slightly moving away. Liked her very much and made a worthy BOB.

2nd Miteymidgets New Direction. Similar for size and outline as 1st. Equally feminine and functional. Loved her head and eye giving a keen expression. Very good conformation. Moved with reach and drive. Good coat but colour could be better.

3rd Silverkinn Wittlesbach Gem.

Skye Terrier

P (2) 1st Black Cullins Catriona. A really super pup that shows so much potential. 8 month old cream bitch that has a pleasing outline, length and holds herself well at all times. Beautiful head. Dark eye. Good strength to skull and muzzle. Excellent ear set, well fringed and used well. Strong, muscular neck. Good angles. Firm topline. Excellent mover and in good double coat. Pleased to award her BOB & BP. Thrilled to hear she finished BPIS. Congratulations!

O (2) 1st Perrylands Bentara. 7 year old bitch. Good head and skull. Excellent eye. Well set-on ears. Moderate neck. Good to go over on the table. Could have a bit more length but she is well made, in pleasing, double coat and moved well enough on the difficult floor.surface. Res BOB.

SCWT

P (3) 1st Brynhir Born To Boogie At Starzak. 11 month old bitch pup. Pleasing colour and balanced outline. Good head proportions. Good ear and eye. Medium neck. Deep chest for her age. Firm topline. Good angles. High set tail Moved very well. BP.

2nd Snowmead Treacle Toffee. A promising pup. Liked her head and expression. Very good outline. Little short in neck. Reasonable angulation in front. Excellent body. Good hind quarters with low set hocks. Excellent coat texture, if a little pale in colour. Moved freely once settled.

O (3) 1st House Of Softly Indus. A really lovely dog that gives off a well balanced, eye-catching outline on the stack. Having recently judged him, still appeals for type, conformation and coat. He moves steadily and absolutely sound in all directions. Lovely colour and keen Terrier temperament. Pleased to award him BOB.

2nd Snowmead Suzy Sixpence.An excellent bitch. Excellent head, good proportions, balanced and feminine. Medium neck. Ok in in front. Deep chest. Firm, level topline. Good hind angulation. Well set tail. Excellent colour and coat texture. Moved well. Res BOB.

Darren Clarke (Judge)