Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show

                                                Saturday 3rd May 2025

I’d like to thank the officers and committee for their kind invitations to judge their breed clubs open show.  The hospitality received was much appreciated and the day was one I enjoyed very much.  Thank you to my two very efficient stewards Sian McKay and Margaret Davies who kept me on track and the ring running smoothly through out the day.   My day was very rewarding seeing such quality dogs presented for me to judge, and in some classes especially LB and Veteran I would of liked more 1st places such was the quality of the exhibits.

Best In Show: Beaconpike Caelus

Reserve Best In Show: Otterbobs Beatrix JW

Best Opposite Sex: Otterbobs Beatrix JW

Best Dog: Beaconpike Caelus

Reserve Best Dog: Cedarhill Dish Of The Day For Dexlin

Best Puppy – Dog: Otterbobs Beazon

Best Bitch: Otterbobs Beatrix JW

Reserve Best Bitch: CH Ravenside Marsha At Jordith JW

Best Puppy – Bitch: Mysulan Byards Lass

Best Puppy:  Otterbobs Beazon

Reserve Best Puppy: Mysulan Byards Lass

Best Veteran: Cedarhill Dish Of The Day For Dexlin

MPD  3 (1 abs)

1st -  Sinnott,  Otterbobs Kypie Star G/T of 6mths with a good outline, masculine head with a keen expression, nice dark eye.  With a strong jaw with big teeth.  Good in shoulders with ribs well back. Once settled moved out well.  In good coat and thick pelt. 

2nd -  Eachus, Mysulan Byards Blue plenty to like about this nearly 9 mth b/t dog smaller in size, attractive head, neat ears, dark eye and scissor bite.  With good bone and a narrow front.  Good blue coat and of correct texture with a thick pliable pelt.  Moved out well on neat feet, pushed hard for 1st place. 

 PD  3

1st – Gilpin, Otterbobs Beazon litter brother to winner of previous class, with many of the same comments applying, beautifully presented light g/t dog who won the class on his effortless movement.  In excellent coat with a thick pliable pelt, good tail shape and carriage.  Standing on neat tight feet.  Good angulations and a strong loin.  BPD and BPIS

2nd – Poundall, Blue Colinton another nice g/t puppy of 10mths, with a moderately broad skull, dark eye and scissor bite, narrow front with enough bone and good reach of neck.  Spannable with a good pelt and evidence of new coat coming. Looked good in profile, moved ok

3rd – Dixon,  Pemberley Outlaw

Junior – Dog  3

1st -Richardson,  Staynorwood Nightcap   liked this 15mth old masculine g/t’s  head and expression.  He’s well  balanced with a good front and length of rib, level top line and good tail set.  He’s of a good size and moved well fore and aft, in excellent harsh jacket.

 2nd – Haughton, Chorbeck Phoenix Knight attractive strong head on this 16 mth g/t, in a fit condition has a dark eye, strong jaw and neat ears.  With good front and rear angulations, pliable pelt and evidence of new coat coming in,  moved out well keeping a good top line, preferred coat on first today

 3rd – Hopper, Esyntona Joeseph

 Novice – Dog   4

1st – Eachus, Mysulan Byards Blue (repeat mpd)

2nd – Poundall, Blue Colinton  (repeat pd)

3rd – Hopper, Esyntona Joeseph

Res – Dixon, Pemberley Outlaw

 Post Graduate – Dog  2

 1st – Jordan-Smith, Jordith Roll Up And Shine JW one I’ve judged before and has matured nicely.  A nice size g/t of good breed type, strong head with moderately broad skull and short strong muzzle, good bite. Moved well fore and aft on neat feet.  Has a good harsh coat and thick pelt.  Well muscled and in fit condition.  Moved well with drive.  Close decision between these two, coat being the deciding factor today, could easily changes places on another day

 2nd -Baxter,  Mysulan Byards Legend JW well balanced 2 yr old g/t well put together with good neck and shoulders.  Masculine head, dark eye and good ear set. Easily spanned, with ribs carried well back, good top line and tail set. Rather short on coat today. Moved out well

 Limit – Dog   5 (1abs)

1st – Golding, Beaconpike Caelus mature 2 yr old dark grizzle who oozes breed type. I liked him a lot, strong masculine head dark eye and good ear set with the desired keen expression. Short strong muzzle, and lovely big white teeth.  Built on good body lines.  Standing and in profile he looks good.  Has a good front and shoulders, with nice body length, strong top line and correct tail set and is easily spanned.  With good angulations enabling him to move out with drive, keeping his top line on the move.  BD and delighted to award him Best in Show

 2nd – Sharpe, Manorcroft True Statesman At Martifers smaller dog than first, this 21 mth grizzle has pleasing typical head with keen expression.  Good reach of neck in to good shoulders.  Balanced overall with narrow body.  Well made hindquarters and standing on good legs with enough bone.  A positive and sound mover, unlucky to me first today.

 3rd – Johnson, Hightarn Nightfall At Roseghyll

Res – Kelly, Foxghyll Edwardian

 Open – Dog   5 (1abs)

 1st – Stamp & Joyce, Goxfell Gotcha nearly 3 yr old grizzle with a handsome head and keen expression.  Good for size, narrow with a firm top line and good underline.  Balanced angulated quarters standing on good legs and nice bone.  Sound mover. 

 2nd – Heathcote, Fevstone Polar Ajax at Saxheath attractive b/t of nearly 3 yr who I’ve judged before, maturing well, he is soundly constructed, has a masculine head and good strength of muzzle. Nicely proportioned with good shoulders and top line, his movement is sound and he looks good in profile

 3rd – Bullen, Fevstone Cinderella Man

Res -Bassett,  Bevmar Bartholomew

 Minor Puppy – Bitch  3 (1abs)

 1st -Baxter,  Mysulan Byards Lass well balanced g/t of 8 half mths who has a very feminine head. Strong muzzle and good bite. Good reach of neck which flows in to good shoulders. Narrow through out, with a nice length of rib.  Nice tight harsh jacket with plenty of pelt.  Showed and moved well to be awarded BPB and RBPIS

 2nd -Kelly,  Foxghyll Pepper Pot a nicely made g/t of 7 mths feminine head, dark eye and good ear set. Narrow in front, standing on neat feet, ribs well back, good top line, and tail set, moved out well once settled.  Coat of good texture

 Puppy – Bitch  1

1st – Dixon, Summer Venture Grace 10 mth grizzle with a lovely dark eye and typical border expression, short strong muzzle and good bite.  Sound movement, in good coat and a pliable pelt.  Kept a level top line on the move and spanned easily.

 Junior – Bitch  7 (2abs)  A lovely class of youngsters who could easily change places on another day.

 1st – Burrows, Tiny Tia Clootie Dumpling lovely feminine head on this 15 mth grizzle with good ears, eye and a pleasing expression.  In excellent coat of good texture.  Good for size and proportioned.  She keeps a good top line on the move, and correct tail set.

 2nd -Haughton,  Chorbeck Blue Velvet handy size b/t of 17 mths of good type and coat of a good blue colour and texture.  Narrow bodied with a lovely otter head, good in shoulders and hind angulation. Moves soundly very close decision between these  two

 3rd – Jordan-Smith, Jordith Serenella

Res -Jordan-Smith,  Jordith Vespera

VHC – Johnson, Roseghyll Tipsy Queen

 Novice – Bitch 5 (3abs)

 1st – Dixon, Summer Venture Grace (repeat PB)

 2nd – Johnson, Foxy Fell At Roseghyll a mature grizzle with a feminine head, dark eye and neat ears. Standing on good feet with ribs well back.. short on coat today, and carrying a little extra condition. Preferred the movement on first.

 Post Graduate – Bitch  4 (1abs)

 1st – Fraser & Butler, Coral Gem Fiery Lucifer Via Ycart Well presented 3 yr old grizzle, pleasing head with lovely dark eye, well placed shoulders, and nice length of rib.  Good angulated front and rear, with strong loin.  Sporting a new pin wire coat of good texture. Moved well with good drive from behind. 

 2nd – Jordan-Smith, Jordith Vespera g/t of 15 mths handy size, lovely head and expression, narrow front with good angulations, well presented and moved out well

 3rd – Sheperd, Hollyherd Platinum Jubilee

 Limit – Bitch  9 (1abs) one of the classes I wanted more 1st places

 1st -Gilpin,  Otterbobs Beatrix JW  Lovely feminine head on this 2 half yr old g/t with a moderately broad skull and strong muzzle and neat ears. Nice reach of neck into well placed shoulders. She’s well balanced with good angulation front and rear and ribs carried well back. Level top line and finished off with lovely carrott shaped tail well set on.   Presented in excellent coat and condition.  BB and Reserve Best in Show

 2nd – Horner, Stineval Sasha JW  a close decision between these two, a well  presented quality g/t bitch who pushed the winner hard, lovely feminine head, dark eye, strong muzzle with large teeth and good bite. A lovely size and well constructed with a good front and shoulders.  Narrow through out easily spanned and held her top line on the move. 

3rd – Fraser & Butler, Ycart Just Stood Baying

Res – Jordan-Smith Jordith Serenella

VHC – Golding, Beaconpike Solstice

 Open – Bitch  4 (1abs)

 1st – Taylor, Ir CH Nottorg Nekesa CW24 feminine grizzle with lovely head, well set ears, dark eye & correct bite, narrow front with neat feet, ribs well back and easily  spanned in good double coat with a thick pliable pelt, moved out with drive holding her top line on the move

 2nd – Baxter, Mysulan Rhapsody In Blue attractive blue & tan with typical otter head, with good ears and dark eye.   Good length of body, nicely made hindquarters.  Spanned with ease. Well angulated. Good firm topline when standing. Nice carroty tail well set on. Moved out well.

 3rd – Sutton & Sugden,  Lady Fiona Mctarry At Thistlewhiss

 Special Beginners - Dog or Bitch  2

 1st – Eachus, Mysulan Byards Blue  (repeat mpd)

 2nd -Johnson,  Roseghyll Tipsy Queen vhc in a strong junior class, feminine head on this 16mth old grizzle, lovely dark eye, nice length neck in to good shoulders. Good body proportions. Stands a little wide in front, has a strong loin and good tail set.  Moved ok 

 Veteran Dog or Bitch 11 (2abs)  All exhibits were a credit to their owners, it was lovely to see so many of our veterans being shown. 

 1st – Inness, Cedarhill Dish Of The Day For Dexlin this 7 yr old dark grizzle dog oozes breed type, with a moderately broad skull, dark eye and small v shaped ears well set. Strong muzzle with big teeth.  Neck flows in to well laid shoulders, stands on a narrow front, ribs carried well back, he moved our with real drive keeping a strong top line on the move,  In a super pin wire jacket, with plenty of pelt, finished off with a correct tail set.   Pleased to award him RBD   BV and Best veteran in Show

 2nd – Jordan-Smith, CH Ravenside Marsha At Jordith JW A lovely feminine head on this 7 yr old grizzle, who has well laid shoulders, clean front, flat ribs carried well back, correct amount of bone, neat tight feet,  in good coat, with a nice bend of stifle giving plenty of drive. Strong jaw and good bite.  Unlucky to come up against first today RBB

 3rd -Baxter,  Mysulan Going Solo JW VW

Res – Pickering, Picer Martha Logen

VHC – Haughton, Chorbeck Chatty Man JW ShCM

 Judge

Anne Speake