Jack Russell Terrier Club

The Jack Russell Terrier Club

12/11/22

My thanks to the Jack Russell Club for this invitation and to the exhibitors for the fabulous entry of 66 dogs making 82 entries. I was truly honoured.

I have followed the breed from the very start In the UK and having attended one of the first seminars and watched them many times from ringside, vowed that I will own one at some point in the future.

The breed is lucky to have some dedicated breeders and enthusiasts that have taken them on and imported many quality dogs from abroad. The flip side of this is type varies as is common when a breed has a number of different bloodlines and countries to choose from. This can make judging somewhat challenging at times. For me, balance and proportions both in head and body are paramount. Generally speaking, I could find what I liked through the classes.

Size was pretty uniform and most had form and function.

 Temperaments were excellent as were bites with most having a scissor bite with large practical teeth to do the job they were intended for.

Coats varied but most were, once again, functional with sensible presentation, not full of product. Movement was generally good. Profile somewhat better than out and back.

Overall, a really enjoyable day that will stay with me a long time and confirmed my love for the breed.

V D/B (2) 1st All Jacks Unusual At Locheil. 8 year old bitch. Very good body proportions, well bodied but easily spanned. Dark, expressive, almond eye. Good ear set and size. A touch long in muzzle for ideal head balance. Moderate neck. Excellent bone and feet. Moved freely with enough reach and drive. Good coat. BVIS.

2nd Jackopeaks Princess Peach. 13 years old and carrying her age well. Feminine in outlook. Head of good proportions with muzzle slightly shorter than skull. Ears well set. Dark eye if a bit round. Strong neck and body. Very good proportions. Moderately angled. Still moving very soundly in all directions.

MPD (4) 1st All Jacks Urano. A really cracking pup of 7 months. Super head, flat skull, strength to muzzle and ideally proportioned. Excellent small, dark eye. Well set ears, used to advantage. Excellent reach of neck leading to a well laid shoulder and return of upper arm. Easily spanned. Well ribbed back with a short, muscular loin. Excellent tail set and carriage. Strong, well angled rear but shows no exaggeration and drives away on the firmest of hocks. Excellent coat that was well prepared and sensibly presented. Moved with reach and drive. Must be a future star in the making. BPD, RBD & BPIS.

2nd Kulawand Wicked Womble. Another very promising pup. Pleasing enough in head with strength in both skull and muzzle and defined stop. Excellent eye, ear set and carriage. Medium neck. Chest developing well and good ribs. Correct topline. A bit long in loin but strong and has the desired very slight rise. Excellent tail set and carriage. Keen showman and great Terrier temperament. Beautifully prepared coat. Excellent mover.

3rd Shanandi Jack The Lad.

JD (7) 1st Hunterhawk Bjorn Borg. Liked this young dog for his overall type. He has a super head and muzzle showing strength and excellent proportions. A bit reluctant with his ears but they are well set and of correct size. Moderate neck and angulation front and back. Super topline and spannable. Can come up on the leg a bit and gain a touch more confidence, hopefully this will come with time. Good coat. Absolutely sound in all directions.

2nd Blazingjacks Best Mate With Jackopeaks. Similar for type and size as 1st and more ‘Terrier’ in temperament. Very good head, eye and uses his ears well. Medium neck. A touch shorter in upperarm but has a reasonable lay of shoulder. Excellent topline and rear. High set tail, carried well. Sound, free mover. Excellent coat that was well prepared.

3rd Montgomery Marshmallow.

PGD (3) 1st Navigareamor To Nutkins Tail. Won here on his excellent head. Strong skull and muzzle, well proportioned and typical outlook. Well set ears. Small, dark, almond eye. Moderate neck. Good angles and strong bone. Just about spannable. Firm topline. Could have a touch more leg for ideal balance. Good profile movement but needs to settle further out and back. Good coat.

2nd Unique Unijko Zuki Violetta Jack At Tufterslodge. Close-up. Liked this Smooth boy very much. He is a nice size and well balanced in outline. A touch long in muzzle but has strength all through. Excellent eye and ears. Good reach of neck. Easily spanned. Reasonable angles. Super tail set and carriage. Free mover from profile but could drive more at the rear. Well handled.

3rd Saloplass Cheeky Chappy.

LD (5) Locheil Dizzy Rascal. Loved this dog for his type and his excellent body proportions, slightly longer than high but has some length of leg and well balanced all through. Excellent head. Good eye shape. Well set ears, correct size and used to enhance his expression. Good reach of neck. Well laid shoulder and return of upperarm. Absolutely spannable. Good ribs. Firm topline. Muscular quarters. Excellent tail set and carried to reflect his eager temperament. Pleasing coat. Super handling , moved at the right speed to show off his sound movement. Close-up in the challenge, just not quite the finish of those above him.

2nd Soletrader On Your Marks. Stronger dog than 1st. Very good proportions. Shade long in muzzle but has strength of skull, super ears and correct eye. Good reach of neck leading to a well angled front. Strong topline. Good rear angulation and firm, low hocks. Superb coat for texture and presentation. Moved with plenty of reach and drive. Two very good dogs here.

3rd Fast Love With Locheil.

OD (6) Lovely class to judge. 1st Jap Ch Monamour Hot Dancer At Saredon. The star of the day! A really super Jack that excels in many departments. Ideal head proportions . Correct skull and muzzle. Keen, almond dark eye. Excellent ear set and carriage. Excellent reach of neck. Deep chest, correct ribs and spans easily. Excellent angulation front and rear, balanced and free from exaggeration. Firm topline. Short loin with slight rise. Super high set tail and carriage. Stands on excellent feet. Moves out with reach and drive. Excellent coat and handled well. I thought him quite outstanding on the day and was pleased to award him BD & BIS. Well done!

2nd Tiltser Manhatton. Another super Jack. Slightly taller than 1st but still nicely balanced in outline. Masculine with an excellent head and strength of muzzle. Good eye and ears. Enough reach of neck. Moderate angles front and back. Excellent topline. Correct tail Good double coat, excellent presentation. Moved well in all directions.

3rd Span. Ch. Touch Star De Moonjack.

MPB (10) 1st Jaeva Page Turner Chandlimore. Beautiful baby of 8 months. Very collected and mature in body for her age. Feminine head. Good skull and muzzle for strength with defined stop. Excellent ears. Lovely eye shape and colour. Excellent neck. Good front and rear angulation. Firrm topline. Excellent ribbing and easily spanned. Excellent tail set and carried well. Good coat for age. Moved with plenty of reach and drive and has an engaging personality to take her to the top! BPB.

2nd All Jacks To Tiltser With Love.7 months old. Equally feminine and pleasing for size and proportions. Better head proportions than 1st but not quite the front angles. Excellent topline and body, spannable and good rear. High set tail. Good coat and moved very well, sound in all directions. Two very promising babies.

3rd Kulawand Wicked Waffle.

PB (6) 1st Jackandfish Shady Lady. 11 month old pup. Very good proportions both in head and body. Super dark, expressive eye. Good ear set . Medium neck. Just right for chest and good ribs. Holds her outline well at all times Short , muscular loin. Can drop a fraction more at the rear but shows strength when moving away. High tail. Nicely prepared coat. Moved very well.

2nd Locheil Meet Charlie Brown. Also 11 months and mature for her age. Excellent body proportions, slightly longer that high, some length of leg but in no way rangy or unbalanced. Very good skull and muzzle but would prefer her very slightly shorter here. Strong, reachy neck. Good depth of chest. Correct ribs. Excellent bend of stifle. Firm hocks. Good tail. Free mover. Should be an asset to the kennel in future.

3rd Twinan Dance Little Sister.

JB (2) 1st Lovely Orange Crystall Shimmer For Chanlimore. Standing alone but a promising youngster. Loved her overall outline. Well balanced both in head and body. Plenty of strength but still feminine, functional and easily spanned. Excellent conformation. Balanced angles and a well set tail. Good bone and feet. Typical coat for texture and well presented, as were all from this kennel. Moved with freedom, reach and drive.

PGB (11) Nice big class to sort. 1st Twinan Wild As The Wind. Excellent bitch of pleasing type and size. Superb headpiece. Good skull, strong but feminine, excellent muzzle and ideal proportion and well defined stop. Excellent ear set and carriage. Almond eye with keen expression. Moderate neck. Excellent body with a short, muscular loin. Balanced angles front and back. Good tail set. Functional double coat. Excellent mover.

2nd Twinan Wild Child At Ansona. Litter sister to 1st and shares many of her qualities. She has a super outline. Excellent body and coat and very well made all through. Slightly longer in muzzle but not lacking strength in anyway. Easy, free mover. Will probably change places with her sibling many times over their careers.

3rd Locheil In A Heartbeat.

LB (6) 1st Twinan Whisper My Name. Another good example from this kennel. Slightly deeper in body but still can be spanned and has a pleasing outline. Handy size with a very good head, eye and excellent ears .Good conformation which came together on the move displaying reach and drive. Super coat and condition.

2nd Lovely Orange Never Say Never. Feminine bitch of pleasing size and type. Very good head. Dark eye and well set-on ears. Moderate neck and angulation both ends. Holds her topline well at all times. Good tail set. Harsh, double coat. Moved very well in all directions.

3rd Locheil Glad All Over.

OB (6) 1st Locheil Girl Talk. Beautiful bitch that epitomises the breed for her super height to length ratio. Good head and muzzle. Moderate stop. Excellent ear set and carriage. Good reach of neck. Well laid shoulder and upperarm. Easily spanned. Firm body. Good angulation and firm hocks. Carries her tail well and gives off a typical outline at all times. Real spirited personality and loved the way she free stood to reflect that. Pleasing coat. Excellent mover. Thought she matched the BD very well in the challenge and they looked a lovely pair on the go-around. BB & RBIS.

2nd All Jacks Fortune Helps The Brave. Close-up and another cracking bitch. Very similar for proportions and has a super head, eye and expression. Excellent ears. Moderate angles and very balanced all through. Another good mover, very sound in all directions. Excellent coat, beautifully presented. Keen showgirl. Pleased to award her RBB.

3rd Kulawand Hot Chilli Pepper.

Darren Clarke (Judge)