• Show Date: 26/04/2019
  • Show Type: Championship Show
  • Judged by: Ian Sexton Contact Judge
  • Published Date: 27/07/2023

West Of England Ladies Kennel Society

Breed: Norwich Terrier

West of England Ladies Kennel Society Sunday 28th April 2019 Norwich Terriers - Judge-Ian Sexton NORWICH TERRIERS

JD (2) 1 

 1ST. Mr I, Mrs K & Miss C L Page’s Contilly Ask No Questions. 

 A 6 month old wheaten, not as small and compact as I would like, broad skull and correct length of muzzle, dark eyes, neck of the correct length, level back, deep chest and well sprung ribcage. Coat of the correct texture, he moved soundly and steadily. 

 OD (5) 

 1st. Mrs C Hitchen’s, CH Kreatin Extra Mile. 

 A 2-year-old red, masculine, balanced and in proportion, a typical outline full of breed type, broad skull and good width between his ears, dark eyes and a strong muzzle of the correct length. Strong neck of the correct length, well laid shoulders, deep chest and well sprung ribcage, ribs carried well back and a short strong loin, powerful rear quarters with nicely bent stifles, feet correct, his movement was sound and true and he showed reach and drive in profile, very pleased to award him Best Dog and BOB. 

 2nd. Mrs K Tate’s Jaeva Pay the Piper.

 A 17-month-old black and Tan, he doesn’t have the overall substance and bone of the first placed dog but is small and compact, head of the correct proportions, broad skull, dark eyes and the correct length of muzzle. Good width between his ears, strong neck, well laid shoulders, level back and a deep chest, ribcage well sprung, short strong loin, nicely bent stifles, coat of the correct texture and he moved soundly with reach and drive, Reserve Best Dog. 

 3rd. Mrs C Smith’s, Javidel Walk In The Park. 

 SPECIAL BEGINNERS DOG (1) 

 1ST. Mrs a c Hayes’s Ragus Fabulous Clown ShCM.

 A 4 ½ year old dog, not as small and compact as I would like, broad skull and the correct length of muzzle, dark eyes and the correct bite and dentition. Medium length of neck, level back and tail correctly set, deep chest and a well-sprung ribcage. Coat of the correct texture, his movement was a little erratic. 

 SPECIAL BEGINNERS BITCH (1) 

 1st. Mrs A C Hayes’s, Ragus Seven Jumps. 

 A 13-month-old red, small and compact, head of the correct proportions with the correct length of muzzle, dark eyes and well set ears. Medium length of neck, level back, deep chest, and a well-sprung ribcage, tail set correctly, coat of the correct texture, she moved steadily around the ring, Best Special Beginners. 

 JB (5) 3 

 1st. Mrs C Hitchen’s, Kreatin Added Extra. 

 A 7 month old Black and Tan, took my eye straight away, a lovely little character, feminine and full of breed type, small, low and compact, correct head proportions, broad skull, correct length of muzzle, dark eyes and the correct bite and dentition. Medium length of neck, well laid shoulders and a level back, deep chest, ribcage well sprung, and short strong loin. Coat of the correct harsh texture and well presented, correct tail set and carried correctly, her movement was sound and true, I bit the bullet and was very pleased to award her, Best Bitch and Best Puppy, I am sure she has a very promising future. 

 2nd. 

Mrs K Tate’s Jaeva Pink Slipper. 

 A 16 month old red, full of breed type, small, low and compact, balanced throughout, Lovely head, dark eyes and the correct bite, neck of the correct length, well laid shoulders, level back, deep chest and well sprung ribcage. Short strong loin, nicely bent stifles, correct coat texture and well presented, her movement was sound and true but just let down by her tail carriage today, another promising youngster. 

 3rd. Mrs A C Hayes’s Ragus Seven Jumps. 

 OB (2) 1 

 1st. Mrs C Hitchen’s, CH Kreatin Extra Treat. 

 A 19 month old Wheaten, showing excellent breed type, head of the correct proportions, broad skull, muzzle of the correct length, medium length of neck, well laid shoulders, I would prefer more length to her upper arms, deep chest and a well sprung ribcage, ribs carried well back, short strong loin, coat of the correct texture, she moved soundly and was true coming and going, Reserve Best Bitch. 

 Judge-Ian Sexton