Retford Canine Society

Retford Canine Society Premier Open Show

20th March 2022

I would like to thank the society for kindly inviting me to judge and to all exhibitors for their entry, although I know some of you couldn’t attend due to contracting Covid.

Parson Russell Terriers

Junior (0,1)

Post Graduate (0,2)

Open (1,4) 1st Shelton’s Boultmoor True Delight, 10 year old female. Sadly stood alone today but didn’t disappoint. Lovely wedge shaped head, dark eyes, neat ears. Excellent dentition. Spannable girth, harsh weatherproof coat. Came alive on the move with a free striding, straight movement. In fit condition, still looking capable of a day’s work. BOB

Jack Russell Terrier

Junior (5,1) 1st Irving Mrs K M & Miss T J, Twinan Wild As The Wind, almost 12 month female. For me she is the ideal size, easily spannable girth. Flat skull, well defined stop. Cheeky expression with beautiful dark eyes and pigment. Strong scissor bite. Neat ears and feet, well angulated front and rear. Excellent coat and loose pelt, well presented. Lovely free striding mover with rear drive. BPIB, RBOB and pleased to see her awarded puppy group 4.

2nd Jones Mr A & Mrs L, Laserna Aphrodite, 10 months female. Another that is my ideal size, easily spannable girth. Flat skull, defined stop, lovely dark eyes and pigment with a feminine expression. Excellent scissor bite. Neat feet, well angulated hind legs with low set hocks. She has a fabulous coat, very well presented. Another great mover, today I preferred the stride and rear drive of 1.

Post Graduate (0,1)

Open (2,1) 1st Ednie’s, Kaszavolgy-Furge Xenon At Blazingjacks, 2 year old male. Lovely head with masculine expression. Strong scissor bite, very neat well set on ears, dark eyes and pigment. Loved his strong neck, with which he proudly carries his head, leading into a well laid shoulder. Easily spannable girth, loved his top line, tail set and neat feet. Excellent coat, well presented. Moved out well with drive and purpose. BOB

2nd Irving Mrs K M & Miss T J, Twinan Whisper My Name, 2 year old female. Another ideal sized lady, easily spannable girth. Nice head with dark eye and a kind expression. Strong scissor bite, neat well set ears, neat feet. Excellent well presented coat. Another free striding mover with rear drive. I preferred the strength and length of neck and front of 1.

Norfolk Terrier

Junior (1) 1st Gee’s, Watercroft Treacle Toffee, just turned 6 months female. Such confidence in this little girl I swear she’s been here before, read the book and bought the T-shirt! Beautiful head with the most delightful expression. Stands four square with excellent angulation all round. Moves with balance that belies her young age. BPIB I was thrilled to see her awarded puppy group 1

Post graduate (2) 1st Gee’s, Watercroft Gin Fizz, 15 month female. A neat, compact little girl. Broad skull, well defined stop, neat v shaped ears. Cheeky expression with a lovely dark eye. Well laid shoulder and excellent hind angulation. Moved well. RBOB

2nd Davis, Watercroft Earl Grey, 18 month male. Larger size than 1 with a few extra pounds on his waistline. Has a cheeky expression, dark eye, neat ears, good bite. Moved well.

Open (1) Gee’s, Watercroft Neatly Putte, 2 year old female. Lovely head, broad skull, well defined stop, strong muzzle, strong bite. Loved her expression, beautiful dark eye, neat v shaped ears. Well laid shoulder and excellent hind angulation. An effortless mover, straight with rear drive. BOB

Judge - Debra Kay