Border Union Agricultural Society

I would like to thank the society for the invitation to judge at this lovely show and the exhibitors for entering. Thank you to my excellent stewards Kevin and Wendy who kept everything running smoothly. The weather was breezy and a bit chilly but apart from a very brief light shower during the bitch challenge it stayed dry. I was very pleased with my winners. Decisions were made very much on the day and placings could be different on another day.

Minor Puppy Dog

Entries: 4 Absentees: 2

1ST Blunderhall Gunpowder Guy (Ms S Hardisty) smart 7 months tri with a lot of promise, excellent bone and feet, straight front, good length of neck and level topline, strong male head, long ears set on low, angulation is balanced front and rear, very sound on the move.

2ND Boskenna The Yellow Peril at Anxoowl (Miss N & Miss A-J Storey & Dyer) a larger boy of 8 months, well boned legs, good reach of neck into level topline, stifles are well angulated, he moved and showed well.

Puppy Dog

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST Dotlun Bar Nee Ruble (Miss H & Miss P Chance & Dodds) smaller type tri of nearly 11 months who has a lovely head and soft expression, long well set ears, slightly shorter in leg, good topline and bend of stifle, he moved well.

Junior Dog

Entries: 4 Absentees: 1

1ST Kellitcreed Mrs Doubtfire (Mr J Beard) very promising 13 months tri of quality, he catches the eye with his overall outline, head is balanced with slight stop, ideally would like a larger eye, long ears set low, straight front, very good bone and feet, plenty substance, reachy neck into well laid shoulders and level topline ending in well set and carried stern, well angulated quarters, he excels on the move, true front and behind and impresses with his super reach and drive in profile. Very well presented and shown.

2ND Annavah Top Notch (Miss L A & Mrs P J Havard), another lovely 13 months quality tri, pleasing, masculine head and soft expression, long, well set ears, compactly built with balanced angulation front and rear, well boned straight front down to correct feet, good depth of chest, level topline, very sound on the move with well carried stern.

3RD Dughallmor Iceman (Ms N A Stewart)

Yearling Dog

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST Blunderhall Jackson JW (Ms S Hardisty) a 19 months tri of good substance, pleasing, masculine head and appealing expression, dark eyes and pigment, ears of good length and set on low, straight front with well boned legs and compact feet, front and rear angulation is balanced with a level topline and well set stern giving an overall pleasing picture, very sound on the move in all directions.

Novice Dog

Entries: 2 Absentees: 1

1ST Carvaha Barney Rubble (Mr D Matthew), 19 months harepied, a touch longer in body than ideal, strong head, plenty of substance with very good bone. He was a little unsettled so movement away and back was a bit erratic and difficult to assess, however he strode out very well in profile.

Graduate Dog

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1ST Rhiconich Midas Touch JW (Mrs F S & Mr C R Findlay & Christie), nearly 17 months t/w who has a lovely outline when stacked. His masculine head is pleasing with a soft expression, long, low set ears, good reach of neck, well boned straight front and compact feet, his front angulation with good forechest and depth of chest is perfectly balanced with his hindquarters which display well bent stifles. He is very good on the move being very sound in both directions and shows good reach and drive in profile.

2ND Carvaha Artful Dodger from Redcap (Mrs M J Kingsland), a very nice 19 months t/w of a smaller and slightly finer type, he has a pleasing head with long, low set ears, lacking a little in confidence which he’ll hopefully regain, he has excellent reach and drive on the move.

Post Graduate Dog

Entries: 0 Absentees: 0

Limit Dog

Entries: 7 Absentees: 2

1ST Molesend Jackpot JW (Miss L Fallon), 2 year old t/w, up to size but is so well balanced. A very pleasing masculine head and soft expression, ears long and set low, long neck into well laid shoulders and a perfectly level topline, straight front with well boned legs down to super neat feet, he displayed a lovely outline stacked with very good angulation front and rear, very good on the move with well carried stern, he was in great condition and showed impeccably to win the class.

2ND Rosanka O'Neal by Deaconfield (Miss D G Taylor), another lovely t/w I liked a lot, 7 months older than 1st he has many of the same qualities but in a slightly smaller size and more compact frame, he has a very pleasing head with mild expression, good depth of chest, well boned, he is excellent on the move with well carried stern. He is not the easiest to show, it was a close decision, unlucky to meet 1st in top form.

3RD Rhiconich Obconica (Mrs F S Findlay)

Open Dog

Entries: 5 Absentees: 1

1ST Ch Annavah Justify (Miss L A & Mrs P J Havard), nearly 3 year old tri who was my JD winner last time I judged. He has matured into a lovely balanced dog well deserving of his title. He has a very pleasing masculine head and mild expression, long low set ears. His legs are well boned down to compact feet, good depth of chest and very good angulation in hindquarters, stacked he has a lovely balanced outline with a level topline and well set and carried stern and he is excellent on the move away and back with great reach and drive in profile. I was very pleased to have the opportunity to judge him again and delighted to award him the DCC.

2ND Serenaker Saltydog (Miss S & Mr G Parker & Stevens), my LD winner last time, it was a pleasure to judge this lovely tri again. He was in super condition and showed himself off so well, especially free standing, he has the most lovely head and soft expression, long low set ears, long neck, excellent bone, his movement was as good as ever, totally sound away and back and flows beautifully round the ring with excellent reach and drive, holding his topline level and with well carried stern. He was unlucky to meet the winner but I was very pleased to award him the RDCC.

3RD Ch Fallowfield Fellman (Mrs C Lewis)

Veteran Dog

Entries: 4 Absentees: 2

1ST Ch Deaconfield Kingcraft (Miss D G & Mrs S Y Taylor), this lovely tri was my RDCC winner last time and I am so pleased he gained his well deserved title last year. Now three months short of 9 years he still has a lovely balanced outline, compactly built, very good forechest and hind angulation, most lovely head and soft expression, good reach of neck and level topline, his movement is still sound in both directions and he moves with reach and drive in profile. BVIB and I was delighted to see he went on to win HVG2.

2ND Newlin Rambler AW(G) (Miss L Fallon), another lovely boy, this 7 year old t/w is of a different type to winner being taller and larger overall although he is still very balanced in his proportions. He has a most pleasing head and expression, long well set ears, good reach of neck and level topline. He is in great condition and showed and moved so well. Unlucky to meet the winner.

Minor Puppy Bitch

Entries: 3 Absentees: 1

1ST Davricard Artemis (Mrs S V Leader), 9 months old tri who is well balanced in outline, she has a good reach of neck which flows into a level topline, good depth of chest, well boned legs placed correctly under body giving a good forechest, very good angulation in her hindquarters, her movement is parallel coming towards and going away and she strides out well in profile.

2ND Divinebrae Truth or Dutch (Miss R E Cuthill), delightful 7 months t/w who has a lot of promise, she was full of fun, very much a baby with some maturing to do, sweet head and expression, long low set ears, level topline, well bent stifles, she was very good on the move.

Puppy Bitch

Entries: 3 Absentees: 1

1ST Annavah Crème Caramel (Miss L A & Mrs P J Havard), beautiful 11 months t/w of undeniable quality, out of a smaller mould but with very good bone and substance, everything in the right place, straight front, good forechest and depth of chest matching her well angulated hindquarters, beautiful head with the most gorgeous melting expression from dark eyes, she is very sound moving away and back and has excellent reach and drive in profile. Today she was a little unsettled in the challenge but I have no doubt she has a super show career ahead of her. Very pleased to award her BPIB and delighted to see she went on to win HPG1.

2ND Parkebreeway Broken Rock (Miss K-M Turton), nearly 12 months dark tri who has a lovely outline stacked, she is well boned with a level topline and well bent stifles, moved out well with good reach and drive in profile.

Junior Bitch

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1ST Kellitcreed Tickety Boo (Mr J Beard), a most pleasing 13 months tri who is very well balanced overall and has a lovely outline stacked, feminine head with long, low set ears, long neck, well laid shoulders, straight front, well boned legs, good forechest and depth of chest, hindquarters are well angulated with short hocks, a super sound mover who excels in profile moving round the ring with great reach and drive and well carried stern.

2ND Molesend Linnet (Mr M W & Mrs J S Goldberg), 15 months t/w who is compactly built, a little finer than the winner but adequate bone for her size, well balanced in outline and looks particularly good free standing, good depth of chest and forechest, level topline and well bent stifles, pleasing feminine head and expression, she moved very well in profile, just slightly close behind.

Yearling Bitch

Entries: 0 Absentees: 0

Novice Bitch

Entries: 4 Absentees: 2

1ST Daffodil The Gift of Nature at Molesend (Imp Deu) (Mr M W & Mrs J S Goldberg), appealing 13 months t/w mottle, sweet head & expression from dark eyes, well set ears, straight front and good feet, nicely balanced outline with level topline and stifles well bent, moved well in front and in profile, touch close behind.

2ND Davricard Artemis (Mrs S V Leader)

Graduate Bitch

Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1ST Molesend Hazelnut at Fairleedale (Mrs C & Mr M Hartland), 2 year old t/w with a pleasing feminine head and expression, long, low set ears, good length of neck, well boned legs, good depth of chest and forechest which combined with the angulation in hindquarters gives her a very nicely balanced outline stacked. A touch close behind but otherwise she moved very well round the ring to win this class.

2ND Rhiconich Goldie Hawn (Mrs F S Findlay), a larger more substantial t/w of nearly 17 months, longer in body, very well boned legs, good feet, pleasing feminine head, lovely long ears set on low, level topline, hindquarters well angulated, sound in movement striding out well in profile.

3RD Jarrowley Pandora (Mrs A Tofts)

Post Graduate Bitch

Entries: 5 Absentees: 2

1ST Molesend Hazelnut at Fairleedale (Mrs C & Mr M Hartland)

2ND Maplelayne Have Patience with Redcap (ai) (Mrs M J Kingsland) a most pleasing 2 year old t/w with a lot to like, pretty head and soft expression, longs ears set on low, good reach of neck, well laid shoulders, level topline, straight front, deep chest, very nice angulation in hindquarters, she has a lovely outline stacked, today she was a little unsettled so did not move quite as well as I’m sure she can.

3RD Jarrowley Opal (Mrs A Tofts)

Limit Bitch

Entries: 6 Absentees: 2

1ST Rosanka Harlow by Deaconfield (Miss D G Taylor), this t/w was my BPIS last time I judged. Pleased to see how well she has matured. She has a lovely outline which is very well balanced with good bone and substance. Lovely feminine head and expression, good length of ears well set. Straight front, level topline, stifles are well bent, she was very good on the move being parallel front and back and strode out well in profile with a perfectly carried stern. I was very pleased to award her the RBCC.

2ND Butterow Unity (Mr & Mrs K E Lennard), 4 year old tri I have often admired from the ringside. Not flashy but very correct in her conformation and a very good mover with excellent reach and drive. She has a feminine head and expression, long ears set low, good length of neck, straight front which is well boned, tight feet, good depth of chest, stifles well bent. Close decision.

3RD Molesend Hazelnut at Fairleedale (Mrs C & Mr M Hartland)

Open Bitch

Entries: 9 Absentees: 5

1ST Ch Molesend Jazzy JW (Mr M W & Mrs J S Goldberg) this 2 year old t/w looked a picture today. She has a sweet head and expression and long ears set low. Her outline is well balanced with a good depth of chest and bend of stifle. Her front is straight, her neck of good length and topline is level. Her movement was spot on being straight in both directions and she moved round the ring with lovely reach and drive, she was the best mover in the class. I loved her when I last judged when she was my Best Baby Puppy. Today she showed and moved better than ever and didn’t put a foot wrong. In a lovely line up in the challenge she could not be denied the BCC and then BOB. She was later shortlisted in the group.

2ND Blunderhall Saucy Sally JW (Ms S Hardisty) nearly 3 year old tri, smaller type, she was my JB winner last time. She has a lovely head and soft expression from dark eyes, very good pigment, a balanced and compact outline with a good depth of chest and forechest and stifles well bent. Well boned legs, level topline, she moved very well, just carrying a little extra weight.

3RD Ch Molesend Ibis of Breskar JW (Mr M & Miss K L Butters & Theobald)

Veteran Bitch

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1ST Butterow Rumba (Mr & Mrs K E Lennard) lovely 8 year old t/w mottle who covers the ground so well on the move, she is very appealing, shows so well and free stands to advantage, feminine head and soft expression, good length of neck, well boned legs and good feet, good depth of chest and her hindquarters are well angulated.

2ND Blunderhall Moonwalker at Springstorm VW (Mrs D Fitzpatrick) I would not have guessed this tri is nearly 9 years old. Different type to winner being more compactly built, well balanced front and rear, good bone and feet, level topline, such a happy showgirl, she was a delight to watch as she strode out with enthusiasm round the ring.