Devon County Agricultural Association

Devon County Open Show

17/05/19

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

G (3) 1st Marshallsay’s Fergustaff Tudor Queen. Lovely feminine bitch with plenty of substance and good muscle tone. Beautifully balanced all through. Good head shape with short muzzle and strong cheeks. Excellent ears, thick, clean neck, good angles. Correct tail. Well presented and handled to bring out her best. Powerful, sound mover. Easy BOB & G2.

2nd Biggleswick Billy No Mates. Fabulous headed dog. Good eye and ears. Well made and a deep chest. Good height to length proportions and not overdone anywhere. Moved well enough from profile but can tighten a bit coming towards. Excellent pump handle tail.

OD (1) 1st Marshallsay’s Fergustaff Jack Frost. Excellent dog for size and substance. Good skull shape balanced all through and correct muzzle. Excellent eye and ears. Thick, muscular neck. Good bone and stands on tight feet. Excellent body with short, muscular loins. Moved well once settled. RBOB.

OB (1) 1st Marshallsay’s Fergustaff Valkerie Queen. Another good one from this kennel. Dam of BOB today and shares many of her attributes. Loved her head and sound overall conformation, carrying a bit too much weight which reflected on the move.

Manchester Terrier

O (2) 1st Cawley’s Ch. Marlablue In A Twirl. Standing alone but a really quality bitch and not surprised to see she is titled. Correct feminine wedge-shaped head. Ears set well and of correct shape and size. Dark, almond eye. Moderate neck and angulation. Good body shape and a sound mover. As is typical with this breed, they do feel the cold and on the day she tended to stand a bit ‘hunched-up’ but overall she has many attributes. BOB.

West Highland White Terrier.

G (6) 1st Chambers’ Spitgrove Bonnie To Circinus. Substantially built bitch that gives off a lovely square outline. Excellent head, good skull shape and strong muzzle. Scissor bite, dark eye and excellent ears. Good reach of neck, correct feet, Good to go over on the table, Best mover in the class. Harsh coat, well prepared. RBOB.

2nd Domachowska’s Domedna Little Minx. Preferred the size and femininity of this bitch. Good head, conformation and gives off a pleasing outline. Just out moved on the day by 1st. Good coat and presentation.

3rd Jasper’s Clavelshay Carry on Clio.

O (4) 1st Walden’s Thozow Great Expectations For Taramount. Lovely dog that stood away today. Excellent outline with good balance all through. Correct head, skull and muzzle. Strong bite, dark, expressive eye and small, well set ears. Reachy neck, sound front and rear. Firm topline. Stands on tight feet. High set tail, carried correctly. Excellent coat and presentation. A bit distracted at times on the move, but sound and gave a good account of himself when he put his mind to it. BOB & G4.

Bedlington Terrier

G (6) 1st McManus’ Notice Hot Potato. Super liver pup showing much potential. Excellent head, strong bite, thin ears, excellent neck and angles front and back. Slight roach over loin, stands on good feet with clean pads. Well set and carried tail. Good coat texture, soft and an even colour. A touch overawed on the move but has plenty of reach and drive. Once he gains a bit more ‘Terrier spirit’ could go right to the top! BP, RBOB and PG2.

2nd Poultney’s Travellerways Josiah. More mature dog and gives off a pleasing outline on the stack. Excellent head piece, good to go over on the table and excellent coat for texture, colour and presentation. Sound enough on the move but not quite the reach and drive of 1st.

O (5) 1st Mcmanus’ L’end Show Mystery Uneverse. Liked the size and outline of this boy. Excellent head shape with no perceivable stop. Good depth and strength of jaws. Excellent bite, eye shape, thin, well placed ears. Moderate neck, good angles and correct rise over loin. Good feet and pads. Pleasing coat for texture and colour. Moved out well, covering the ground with a good depth of stride. Worthy BOB and G3 in a hotly contested Group.

2nd McCourt’s Bisbee Super Trooper. Another dog of good basic type. Very well made all through, pleasing enough in head. Moderate angles. Moved well in all directions.

Bull Terrier

G (1) 1st Malden’s Louka Starman. Strong, masculine dog. Plenty of substance and well conditioned. Correct head, well filled and of a pleasing shape. Scissor bite. Well shaped eye. Thick neck, good front and rear. Holds his topline well. Moved with conviction and purpose. BOB.

O D/B (3) 1st Malden’s Louka Shooting Star. Litter sister to BOB and very similar albeit in a more feminine package. Equally pleasing in head shape, body and overall conformation. Bite a bit untidy. Strong mover. RBOB.

Cesky Terrier

O D/B (3) 1st Lewis’ Janski Philosopher Dajaces. Masculine dog. Liked his shapely outline and height to length proportions. Long head, moderate stop and strong muzzle. Good eye shape and colour. Excellent body, muscular, slightly arched loins. Correct angles both ends. Moved well with strong drive from the rear. Good coat and colour. BOB.

2nd Lewis’ Komidon Nickelodeon Avec Dajaces. Another strong, masculine dog. Lovely head piece. Generally well made all through, just a bit flat in topline. Moved very well. Coat ok. RBOB.

Fox Terrier (Wire)

G (2) 1st Forman’s Beemaid Tumbelina. Pleasing, feminine bitch with an excellent head, dark, expressive eye and lovely ears. Good reach of neck, correct angulation in front, deep chest, short back and muscular loin. Good hindquarters, Moved ok. Coat of wiry texture and correctly marked. Close-up for BOB. RBOB.

O (1) 1st Ebdon’s Stunning Luxe Jamie La Vie At Flashback. Showy, eye-catching bitch. Correct size and typical outlook. Long head, strong jaws with scissor bite and large teeth. Good conformation and pleasing to go over on the table. Stands on tight, round feet. Tail well set and carried. Moved with purpose and plenty of drive. Good coat texture and well presented. BOB.

AV Terrier

1st Cedarhill Front Of House. Border Terrier.

AV Terrier Veteran

1st Forman’s Beemaid Trade Mark. WFT.

2nd K Nickelodeon Avec D. Cesky.

AVNSC Terrier

O (1) 1st Pinfold’s Cyres Adonis. Upstanding Kerry and a stand out winner for me today. Great head piece. Dark eye with a ‘wicked’ expression of devilment. Super small ears that are set well and used to advantage. Sound in both conformation and movement. When he settles, just covers the ground with ease and freedom, driving off low set hocks. Excellent soft coat texture and well presented. Best NSC and G1.

Terrier Ch Stakes

1st Ir Ch Barnby Caramel Wafer At Bimandi. Pleasing Border Terrier that gives off a functional outlook. Correct ‘otter’ head soundly made all through and easily spannabe. Good height to length proportions and a typical coat with thick skin. Moved with freedom and completely sound in all directions.

2nd Ch M In A T. Manchester Terrier

Terrier Group: G1 – Kerry Blue, G2 – SBT, G3 – Bedlington, G4 – WHWT

Terrier Puppy Group: PG1 – Border, PG2 – Bedlington, PG3 – WHWT.

Darren Clarke (Judge)