• Show Date: 15/06/2019
  • Show Type: Championship Show
  • Judged by: Hazel Fitzgibbon Contact Judge
  • Published Date: 27/07/2023

Border Union Agricultural Society

Breed: Stakes

Border Union 2019

1st Day

Puppy Stakes (82, 41)

1ST WINTERWELL WHAKAPAPA WITH WORLEWOOD Breed: German Shorthaired Pointer (MR A & MRS E MURRAY E)

Beautifully balanced youngster who scored in so many departments. Excellent head and clean neck. Lovely body and strong loin.

Good overall proportions.

Very sound mover, tracking truly on the up and down and with a well timed and ground covering side gait. Excellent muscle tone

Very Promising.

2ND KARLEJAY GUMP THEY LIVE IN YU (AI) Breed: German Wirehaired Pointer (MR K W O'CONNOR)

Growing on well for his 8 ½ months. Well boned with an excellent head and neck. Well placed front and well developed

Quarters. Very sound with a well balanced action. Needs a little more body development as yet, but very promising.

3RD PINNACLE AMANDA TO KANIX Breed: Fox Terrier (Smooth) (MRS K & MRS S WILBERG & EVANS)

Junior Stakes (56,35)

1ST ZANDAHAR XTRAORDINARY ME AT ZINZANI Breed: Afghan Hound (MR S & MRS E FINCH & HOPPER)

Heading an extraordinarily strong class, this well constructed hound stole the show when he started moving. Making good use

Of this well sized ring, he sailed around with huge aplomb and exhibited that very light movement coupled with an

Elasticity that ate up the ground. Lovely head piece, elegant neck, excellent body and well angled croup which finished with a

Ring tail, and shown in hard muscled condition, he was hard to fault.

2ND SUPETA'S SHOW AND TELL ASTRAZONE Breed: Whippet (MISS B V & MRS C G PILKINGTON & MYERS)

Built on clean, feminine lines, with good overall proportions. Presented in optimum condition. Pretty head on good neck.

And an extremely true mover both on the up and down and in side gait and with good static and moving balance.

3RD ZARCREST HAVING A TANTRUM WITH NASAILLEEN Breed: Spaniel (American Cocker) (MISS L J & MRS L J

BRYANT & NELSON)

Novice Stakes (30,24)

1ST EALD DANCES WITH WOLVES AMONG NYLIRAM Breed: Spaniel (Sussex) (MRS AJ GRAHAM)

A jolly character whose tail never stopped wagging. A substantial lad with good bone and well furnished, he happily took

The ring at his own pace and his true action was there for all to see. Broad and deep skull and low set ears and eyes. Good bite.

Great prospect.

2ND CLASSICUS AZIM FOR BORDERCOT Breed: Saluki (MRS R BRADY)

Placed in the previous exceptionally strong Junior class, this quality Saluki presented with very clean lines, excellent proportions

And exemplary muscle tone. Fabulous head and expression, elegant neck, clean shoulder and very strong loin, all went

To make a quality dog. Good feet and a well carried tail. Another I shall watch out for.

3RD SPAROWBRIDGE CRAZY DIAMOND Breed: German Shorthaired Pointer (MRS T D MR S BAINES)

2nd Day

Puppy Stakes (56,30)

ST KEN GO SHUN'YOU KENSHA Breed: Japanese Shiba Inu (MISS C ROSKELL)

Stunning youngster in so many ways. Fabulous breed type with expressive head, well placed ears and eyes. Good

Neck, moderate angles and so well balanced. Presented in prime condition and with a really translucent coat colour with clear

Urajro, Moving out truly, balanced both ends and converging nicely on the up and down. So much to like.

2ND LIREVAS QUADROPHONIC Breed: Pomeranian ( MRS A CAWTHERA-PURDY)

Quality orange of good size and colour. Foxy head piece, neat ears and dense black pigment. Thick double coat and

handles nicely on the table, with short coupling and high set tail. Standing four square. Would

Like a little more body but good for this age.

3RD ALTRICIA LUCK BE A LADY Breed: Border Collie (MRS P A WILKINSON)

Junior Stakes (46,33)

1ST ALIBAMA DOUBLE PLATINUM Breed: Poodle (Standard) (MRS T L HINDLEY)

Well presented silver poodle bitch with typical profile. A long, lean head, well placed ears, a wicked eye and expression.

Elegant neck and good body going into short coupling. Good croup, tail set and shelf. Really comes into

Her own on the move with great elasticity and huge aplomb, but with precision as well.

2ND HIGHBROOK HOBNOB JW Breed: Shetland Sheepdog (MR K & MRS L A GOODWIN)

Another fabulous junior and just what I look for in a Sheltie. Correct size, good profile. Sweet expression, well placed

Ears. Enough neck to balance the picture. Level topline into correct tail set. Enough leg length beneath the lovely furnishings.

Moving with the true daisy cutter action and absolutely sound and balanced.

3RD WITCHGAIT JUST ONE SLICE Breed: Shar Pei (MISS S E SUTHERLAND)

Novice Stakes (23,15)

1ST NEWGRADENS WILL I AM Breed: Newfoundland (MS A MOIR)

Well presented chap who excels in body and substance. Masculine head with enough breadth throughout but still

with kind expression. Strong neck and

Topline. Rib and coupling, all correct. Powerful quarters which propel him around with an easy side gait.

2ND SHRANAE CARELESS WHISPER Breed: Chinese Crested (MISS MCFARLANE)

Well bodied hairless with good dentition. Typical profile and head shape. Adequate furnishings and good skin quality.

Moving out briskly and using legs well. In wonderful condition.

3RD TIANOLA MRS TIGGY-WINKLE TAF Breed: Poodle (Standard) ( MISS M HESLOP)

Judge; Hazel Fitzgibbon - 21 June 2019