Westmorland County Agricultural Society

WESTMORELAND COUNTY SHOW - 10/09/26

Thank you to the committee for inviting me to judge at their show. My ring stewards, Wendy & Sandy were friendly and efficient, so thank you. For those who haven’t been before, I would highly recommend exhibiting, as entry includes a fantastic day out at a major agricultural show.

TERRIER GROUP: 1-IRISH 2-BORDER 3-BEDLINGTON 4-WFT PUPPY GROUP: 1-BORDER 2-AIREDALE 3-LAKELAND 4-JRT

BEDLINGTON TERRIER

J (1,0) Scott’s Mickleview Lay Down Sally. 13 Mnth bitch with good overall balance. Head of correct proportion with lovely dark smallish eyes, thin, low set ears, correct scissor bite and soft, white top not. From her long neck she has a fabulous topline onto a low set tail. Hocks well let-down, correct hare feet. Linty coat of good colour. Moves well with a springy gait, holding her topline. BOB TG3

O (1,0) Scotts’s Mickleview Harvest Moon. 2 year old male who has a masculine head with a deep and rounded skull. Excellent dentition and a good well defined nose. Strong neck, well laid back shoulders, correct front and muscular throughout. Moved soundly.

BORDER TERRIER

P (3,2AB) Haughton’s Chorbeck Star Girl. This well schooled 8 month bitch ticks all the boxes for me and one that will have a bright future. Liked her overall conformation, along with a good pelt and quality harsh coat. Good head which is moderately broad, small dark eyes, and well placed ears. Good bone, straight in front, slight fore chest. Fairly level topline that carries on to a good tail set. Well angulated in hind quarters and moved well. Pleased to award her TG2,TPG1 J (2,2) 1. Black’s Otterbobs Garnett at Brandycrag. 9 month male with well placed eyes, ears a tad big but good set on his broad skull. Level topline, well set tail and strong hocks. 2. Fawcett’s Beaconpike Pontus by Carrock. Stronger head than 1, with correct stop, eyes and ears. Straight forelegs which were longer than 1. Excellent top coat, level back. Preferred the balance of 1. Sp.Y (5,2) 1. Junior winner. 2. Fawcett’s Carrock Crickhowell. Petite, shy bitch, with lots to like from her expression which is so sweet, short fore face, level back, strong rear with short hocks and wearing a good quality jacket. PG (5,2) 1. Lawrence & Scrimgeor’s Comalegy Lady of the House with Fiadhaich. Petite but balanced bitch. Head of good width, lovely dark eyes, strong fore face. Good front with a slight fore chest, and correct rear quarters and tail set. Coat patchy but topcoat was harsh. Moved well both ways. 2. Johnsons’s Roseghyll Lady Solitaire. Nice basic shape and outline. Lovely dark eyes, short foreface, slight fore chest, straight forelegs, fairly level back. Despite her owning a decent coat she wasn’t enjoying the cooler weather. O (7,3) 1. Lawrence & Scrimgeor’s Comalegy The Countess with Fiadhaich JW. Bitch of good size, with a moderate length of neck, straight front, ample fore chest, level back, good length of ribs with a well set tail and correct carriage, strong hocks. Moved and showed well. In good harsh jacket. 2, Johnson’s Hightarn Nightfall at Roseghyll. Striking head with an alert expression, dark eyes, flat top skull with ears well placed and a correct bite. Up to size but spannable and balanced. Nice topline and racy rear quarters.

WIRE FOX TERRIER

PG (1,0) Bannister’s Gwilhanelden Ziggy Pawdust. Up to size 2year old male. Head with good planes, dark eyes, ears carried too light. Good length of neck and well angulated in rear. A faster pace on the move is recommended. O (1,0) Rice’s Oh La Kamee Nickers at Duchmorn. Feminine bitch of 4 1/2yrs of good breed type. Lovely eyes, good length of neck onto a well proportioned body. Back short and strong, long thighs onto short hocks but would prefer straighter pasterns. Moved well. BOB.TG4

IRISH TERRIER

J (1,0) Hardman & Bamber’s Bonosue Jack to a King. 10 month Male with a pleasing outline. Head of equal proportions. Length of body is good, with a nice tail set on and carriage. Liked his rear angulation. Wiry coat but a bit patchy. PG (2,0) 1.Howarth’s Niddrua the Temptress. This well balanced, junior bitch is soundly made and displays the lively and spirited temperament of this breed. Well proportioned head with an intense expression with her lovely dark, almond shaped eyes, full of character, looking straight at you. Good nose, prefer ear set to be slightly closer but she used those ears well, being alert at all times. She has an elegant neck, slight fore chest, deep chest, level back and good rear angulation. Correct harsh coat, in good condition and moved well. BOB TG1 2. Bamber’s Gracie May. Good length of head, ear set good but a bit light. Muscular chest, well ribbed back. Very harsh coat, lacking some furnishings. O (1,0) Hardman & Bamber’s Bonosue Shooting Star. This bitch has a wicked expression and has such wonderful eyes. Another with light ears. She has plenty spirit, a level back, good quarters, moves soundly front and back.

JACK RUSSELL TERRIER

P (1,0) Nicholson’s Belay Jacks Miss Harry. First show for this pretty girl at 6 months. She has a broken coat and presented well. Lovely feminine head with a sweet expression. Still some growing to do on those legs, has a cracking tail.BOB

LAKELAND TERRIER

J (1,0) Benyon’s Delvastus Termantia Iuventia (IMP ITA). Attractive, black bitch. She has a super balanced head with small dark eyes full of expression and good ears. Good front, slightly long cast, good tail carriage, short hocks. Would prefer a harsher coat, moved ok both ways. BOB PG (1,0) Gleave’s Lemajac Cassiopeia. Year old, smart b/t bitch with lots to like about her. Well proportioned head, with neat well placed ears and dark eyes. Good length of neck and a straight front. She is short coupled with a level back which shows off her lovely topline. Plenty behind tail. Movement was difficult to assess. Needs time in ring and she will shine.

STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER

P/J/PG (1,1) O (1,1) Speed’s Fellknott When U Were Mine for Speediestaff. Black smooth coated male of great strength. Good front with legs set correctly wide apart. Masculine head which is short and deep, with distinct stop, and dark eyes staring straight ahead. Has very pronounced cheeks. Shoulders well laid back, good rear quarters, good tail carriage and moved ok. BOB.

AVNSC TERRIER

P (1,1) Purchon’s Crillee Carry on Fire Baby. Have judged this lovely Airedale bitch before and she is maturing nicely. I like her overall shape with a strong head carried on a powerful neck which accentuates her flowing topline. Good quarters, short hocks. Beautiful dark jacket in good condition. BPIB J (1,1) PG (1,1) O (4,1) 1.Fearnhead’s Settlebeck Royal Flush JW ShCEx OSW. Another lovely Airedale, this time a 4 yr old very masculine male. Powerful long head, with good eye, ears could be set closer, strong jaws. Good neck and shoulders with straight forelegs. Deep chest and well ribbed, level back. Hocks well let down. Coat presented well but a little soft. BOB 2. Entwistle’s Voltaire Runa at Wistleglenn. 4 yr old Manchester bitch with nice outlines. She has a lovely wedge shaped head, good neck and front, correct body with a gentle arch over loin. Much to admire but ears and eyes, which are so important for this breed let her down.

Judge: JANET ROBERTSON (RENEVIS)