Lichfield Canine Society

Judge: Mary Cavanagh (Magellanica)

Many thanks to the Officers and Committee of the Lichfield Canine Society for the invitation to judge the Dandie Dinmont Terrier Breed classes and to the exhibitors for their entry. My appreciation also goes to the steward who kept the ring running smoothly as well as keeping me on track.

Thank you to the Southern Dandie Dinmont terrier Club for supporting the breed classes.

Class 646: Puppy Dog / Bitch (1,1)

Class 647: Junior Dog / Bitch (2,0)

1. Kurg’s Etsill Swannay

Attractive mustard bitch with well-balanced overall shape and size. Lovely head and nicely set ears. Dark eye with typical Dandie melting expression. Correct scissor bite. Strong neck into well laid shoulders and good front. Presented in correct pencilled jacket. Moved with drive. Good coming and going, maintaining topline on the move complemented by well set tail. (BOB)

2. Mills’ Lairdship Lickety Split

Pretty pepper bitch with good outline. Good head and nicely proportioned neck. Large dark eye with charming expression. Well ribbed with correct in topline. Presented in good jacket. Moved confidently with nice profile movement and good tail carriage. Close with first but preferred the front of 1.

Class 648: Postgraduate Dog / Bitch (3,1)

1. Kurg & Milton’s Etsill Evie

Pepper bitch, litter sister to my 1st in JB. Oozes femininity. Lovely head with well domed forehead. Rich dark eye. Beautiful neck and shoulders with good front and nicely developed chest. Correct in topline and well-set tail. Moved freely with drive and purpose. Presented well with pencilled jacket.

2. Mill’s Lairdship Larger Than Life

Pepper dog with well-presented pencilled coat. Nice in head with good ear-set and expressive dark eye. Correct scissor bite. Strong neck into well laid shoulders. Moved with confidence but tendency to lose topline on move. Lovely temperament.

Class 659: Open Dog / Bitch (5,2)

1. Milton & Kurg’s Ch. Barton Dandies’ Charles Darnay 

Mustard dog with good profile when standing. Strong head of correct proportions and ear set. Lovely dark eye. Good length of neck into well laid shoulders. Nice depth of chest. Excellent pencilled jacket of correct texture. Moved soundly. Close contest but preferred the movement of the winner on the day. (RBOB)

2. Mills’ Lairdship Lickety Split

(2nd in Junior)

3. Cundall’s Puddockswell What the Dickens of Bleaklee