Thame & Oxfordshire County Canine Society

Thame & Oxfordshire County Canine Society

Premier Open Show

Wednesday 17th August 2022

Judge – Mrs Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale)

I would like to thank the committee for their kind invitation to judge at this fabulous show. It had a mini championship show feel to it, with the in-out tenting for each ring and picket fencing for the BIS. Lovely to see a busy show, especially mid-week, so hats off to the small, dedicated committee. A huge thank you to the exhibitors for their patience whilst waiting for a ring, and most of all the pleasure of your lovely dogs. Also, to my steward Neil who kept the ring running smoothly – thank you

Collie (Smooth)

Shame about the absentees in the other classes

Open (2,1)

1. Miss Benton - Ch Oakestelle Venus De Milo VW

A beautiful 9 year old blue merle bitch, in super condition. So balanced and proportionate, with a shapely outline. Lovely balance to her head, flat skull and well placed ears. Good neck into neat shoulders, well developed through the body and harmonious in her angulation. Sound and clean on the move. Well presented and handled - BOB

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Puppy (3,0)

1. Miss & Ms Riis-White - Tamyse Pretty In Pink

Vey pretty 10 month old Blenheim bitch. Everything just right for her age. Delightful head, almost flat skull, large dark soulful eyes, well cushioned underneath, with well placed and feathered ears. Good spring to the ribcage, and holding a firm topline both stood and, on the move, with a good tail carriage. Shown with a lovely rich chestnut and gleaming white coat. Moving out well – BP & RBOB, delighted to see her go Puppy Group 1

2. Mrs Day - Julchrisgor I Am Sweet

Another lovely bitch with much to admire. 9 Month old Blenheim who has a pleasing outline when stood. Lovely head, dark round eye, giving a very sweet and a little cheeky expression. She has a nice flow to her topline, good spring to the ribcage and hindquarters that show a good bend of stifle. Today not quite as clean on the move as winner

3. Miss Jackson - Fortunamajor Remus

Special Yearling (5,1)

1. Ms Hogan - Stavonga Skylark

Fell for this 17 month old well broken Blenheim bitch. Most feminine of heads, with the most delightful soft and gentle expression from her large dark eyes, which are nicely cushioned underneath. She has a slight arch to her clean neck of good length, flowing seamlessly into a well held firm topline. A fraction longer in loin, nicely boned limbs and a good spring to the ribcage. In profile her movement is happy, free and has the desired drive. Not quite as tidy as her sister behind who was 2nd today. Shown with a lovely flat silky coat. - BOB

2. Ms Hogan - Stavonga Secret Crush

Close up to her sister, with much to admire, but today did not want to do this showing lark! She presents a lovely compact outline on the stack. Pleasing feminine head, dark expressive eyes, and a bit of a chatterbox! Super spring of rib and depth of brisket. Standing on nicely boned limbs. Strong hindquarters. Though showing a better rear action than winner, she was being a bit of a delinquent on the move and losing her topline

3. Mrs Day - Julchrisgor Just Angel

Limit (2,2)

Open (2,1)

1. Whitman & Tarabad - Khatibi The Queen’s Peach

Compact and outgoing 3 year old ruby bitch, such a happy girl and attentive to her handler. Pleasing in her head, with a fairly flat skull, high set ears, which frame her face nicely. Strong neck, deep in brisket and nicely developed in forechest, with a very good spring to the ribs. Holding a firm level topline at all times. Showing herself off with an ever-wagging tail.

King Charles Spaniel

Puppy (2,0)

1. Mrs Abbott - Helmajon Clara’s Romance

11 month old flashily marked Blenheim bitch, happy and outgoing and very wriggly! still very raw and needing time to develop, so looking a little more rangy at present. I am sure time will be her friend. Pretty head showing the correct shape, well domed, nicely turned up with a good underjaw. Needing to finish maturing through the body, but holding a firm topline when stood and on the move. A little erratic on the move, but saw enough to see drive from the rear

2. Mrs Abbott - Helmajon Smyth’s Cadenza

11 month old tricoloured bitch, litter sister to winner. Very similar in stature to her sister, and just needing time. Feminine well shaped head, with a dark eye and pleasing expression. Good length of neck, needing to mature in body. Not quite as settled as her sister on the move

Special Yearling (4,0)

1. Miss Gurtner - Regalia De Melcourt

Prettily marked 22 month old tri bitch. She has a balanced head shape, with a delightful expression. Skull well domed, low set ears, wide nostrils and well turned up. Her neck has a slight arch and neatly flowing into a firm topline, a fraction longer in loin, but with a nice spring to the ribcage and good depth. Showing a free-flowing side gait. Presented with a silky coat of good length

2. Tarabad & Whitman - Baldragon Russian Around With Khatibi

13 month old tri bitch, loved her happy and outgoing demeanour, she has a real zest for life and living it to the full! When not being over excitable, you can see she has a pleasing overall shape, but today standing in her underwear. Feminine head, typical in her expression, dark eyes and large nose with a good dome to the backskull. Maturing nicely through the body. Well angulated fore and aft. Sound and free on the move.

3. Mrs Abbott - Helmajon Rhapsody In Blue

Limit (2,0)

1. Tarabad & Whitman - Cofton All I Hav To Do Is Dream With Khatibi

Compact and cobby 3 year old tri dog. Calm and gentle in his bearing. Handsome headed boy, with a lovely domed backskull, correct stop, large nose and wide nostrils, with a good turn up and those dark eyes. He has super spring to the ribcage which reaches to the elbow. Holding a firm level topline both standing and moving, with a short loin. Clean and sound on the move, happily striding out with his handler. Shown in good coat and condition – RBOB

2. Mrs Abbott - Helmajon Rhapsody In Blue

11 month old tri dog, giving a lot away in maturity to the winner, just needing to finish filling his frame. Pleasing head, well shaped skull, with a lovely dark eye giving a kind expression. He has enough spring and depth to the ribcage for his age, a fraction longer in loin. Moving out with more coordination than his kennel mates today to win BP

Open (3,0)

1. Tarabad & Whitman - Ch Baldragon Centre Stage With Khatibi

Wow, what a cracking bitch this is, just loved her. Only 17 months old she just oozes quality, style and breed type. Her tri markings just adding to the appeal of her pretty head, she is so keen and alert to her handler. Lovely head piece, her dark intelligent eyes not missing a thing. There is a lovely flow from nose to tail, holding a firm level topline, good depth and spring to the ribcage. Standing on straight forelegs with the correct amount of bone, with strong hindquarters. A joy to watch on the move, happy and outgoing, clean and true in her action. Presented beautifully to finish the picture – BOB & Toy Group 2

2. Mrs Abbott - Cofton Reach For The Stars

5 year old tri bitch, not quite the balance of winner when stood being a fraction longer in loin. Pretty head, with a well domed skull, large nose which is well turned up and well filled in under the eyes. Good length of neck and flowing into a firm topline. She has a nice spring of rib and decent rear angulation. Holding her topline well on the move

3. Miss Gurtner - Lux Ch Oprah De Melcourt

Welsh Terrier

Puppy (1,0)

1. Mr Karov - Saredon Tell Me Less

Smart and shapely 8 month old bitch, who presents a pleasing outline when stood. Balanced in her head, with a flat skull, and clean cut all through. She has a lovely alert expression from her well placed ears and dark eyes. Well bodied for her age and holding a firm topline, well set on and carried tail. Just needing to tighten in her hind action ,well presented - BP

Open (1,0)

1. Ms O’Connell - Darwyn The Best Is Yet To Come

Sturdy and compact 3 year old dog, beautifully presented with a harsh jacket. Masculine clean-cut head, small well placed ears, intelligent dark eyes all giving an alert and keen expression. His slightly arched neck flows seamlessly into a firm well held topline. Deep in the brisket and short in the loin. Muscular hindquarters and short hocks, which he used to drive around the ring – BOB

Glen of Imaal Terrier

Special Yearling (2,0)

1. Miss Hannington - Mo Stor Ailin Of Tatlers Jacks Clann At Boudivella (Imp Nld)

So much to like on the 13 month old wheaten bitch, pleasing overall shape and balance. Feminine all through but still have the desired substance for her age. Appealing head, with a good width to the back skull, lovely dark round eyes with a keen and alert expression and small neat ears. Good depth the body and showing the correct topline with a slight rise to the loin. Shown in good coat with a harsh texture – RBOB

2. Miss Hannington - Boudivella Milo

Pleasing 16 month old blue brindle dog, not really too bothered about this showing lark today. Liked his overall shape and size, masculine all through. Good width to the backskull and dark thoughtful eyes. Well developed through the body and standing on well boned limbs. Not quite the outgoing movement of winner today. Show with a good harsh coat texture

Open (1,0)

1. Miss Hannington - Ch Boudivella Osca

Loved the size and substance of this 7 year old wheaten dog. He gives the impression of strength, with good substance. Strong masculine head, with strength to the foreface a lovely dark round eye with a hint of stubbornness about him today! Muscular neck, deep in the body and with ribs well sprung. Holding the correct topline with a slight rise to the loin. Strong hindquarters with a good width of thigh. Coat a little stripped out. When he got into his stride moving out well - BOB

Airedale Terrier

Puppy (1,0)

1. Ms Richardson - Muliebrity Ripples With Airechien

So much promise for this 10 month old bitch, thought she was lovely. Feminine head of good length, well balanced with a flat skull, keen dark eyes that missed nothing and well used ears. Enough body for her age, holding a firm topline and with a well set on and carried tail. Strength to her hindquarters with neat short hocks. Moving out well and shown with a good harsh jacket - BP

Limit (1,1)

Open (1,0)

1. Ms Edington-Hall - Wendaire Kiss By An Angel JW ShCM ShCEx

Mature and muscular 6 year old bitch. Thought her to be clean and sound throughout with an impressive outline. Her head shows good proportionate length, well placed and used ears to give a keen and friendly expression. Clean neck flows smoothly into a firm well held level topline. Good depth to the brisket and ribs carried well back to give a strong short loin. Muscular hindquarters, which she used to show to advantage – BOB

Border Terrier

Puppy (3,1)

2 lovely puppies

1. Ms Joy - Lynsett Miss Lily

Grizzle bitch coming up 7 months of age, most appealing for her racy outline and clean lines, nothing is overdone. Lovely shape and balance to her head, with a dark eye and neat small ears. She is very keen and alert to her handler. Good reach of neck and a firm topline, nicely boned limbs and neat feet. easy to span and with a harsh coat texture. Moving true in all directions – BP & Puppy Group 2

2. Miss Pateman - Fiery Lucifer Decent To Lessien

Another super puppy, close up to winner. Much to admire on this 8 month old B/T bitch. Full of confidence and showing herself off. Liked her overall balance, very together for one so young. Appealing head, with dark alert eye. Built on narrow lines, nicely boned, correct amount of ribbing to be spanned. At times losing her topline, racy hindquarters. Lovely on the move, true and effortless.

Special Yearling (2,1)

1. Ms Heeley - Thistlemead Scentsation

Fell for this 14 month old grizzle and tan bitch. Lovely feminine head, which has strength, good width to the backskull, short strong foreface and underjaw. Her dark eyes are kind yet keen in the expression. Moderate length of neck, with good depth to the ribcage, but remaining narrow all through to be able to span, ending with a good carrot tail. Straight forelegs onto small feet and hindquarters that are racy and showing width to the thigh. Moving out soundly in all directions - BOB

Limit (3,0)

1. Ms Heeley - Thistlemead Sundance

Litter sister to winner of Yearling class, and very similar in many respects. She is of a nice size, with the correct amount of substance and bone. Liked her otter head, with strength to the foreface. Narrow through the body. Today just preferring her sisters topline in the challenge. Moving out well and soundly and shown with a harsh jacket - RBOB

2. Miss Gwilliam - Fisherbloom Don’t Stop Me Now At Louajak

3 year old grizzle dog, who holds a pleasing outline on the stack, a little more range to him. Lovely masculine head balanced and with strength to the foreface, small neat ears and dark eyes. Clean and straight forelegs onto small feet. Racy through the body and easily spanned, nice hindquarters. At times losing his topline on the move, but sound fore and aft. Well presented and handled

3. Mrs Loch - Rufus The Best

Open (3,2)

1. Miss Chaplin - Queen Charlotte

5 year old grizzle bitch, happy and outgoing and attentive to her handler. Feminine head, flying her ears a little, lovely dark kind eyes. Straight front onto neat feet, ribs are a little oversprung. Holding a firm topline. Good harsh coat, and moving out well.

Fox Terrier (Smooth)

Special Yearling (1,0)

1. Mr & Mrs Brookes - Zetamaz I’m Your Man

Lovely 14 month old W&B dog, who has a most impressive stature. Top end, but full of quality and a pleasure to judge. Super attitude and alert to everything going on around him. Pleasing head shape, with neat well set on ears, dark mischievous eye, with correct amount of chiselling. Clean neck, deep in brisket, short backed with ribs carried well back. Enough rear angulation. Such a sound mover, clean and true in his action – BOB & Terrier Group 4

Open

1. Mr & Mrs Brookes - Zetamaz Rainbow Quest

More heavily marked W&B 2 year old dog. Very smart when stacked and full of confidence and spirit. Liked his head shape, keen in his expression. Good length of neck, and depth to the brisket, standing on straight well boned limbs and compact feet. Strong and short in the back with a well set on tail. Not as clean as his kennel mate today behind on the move, showing good drive from the rear – RBOB

AVNSC Terrier

Puppy (4,3)

1. Mrs Goundry - Komidion Symphoniques At Sarminija (Cesky)

Thought this 8 month old darker grey bitch was rather lovely. She held the correct silhouette both standing and on the move. Long and lean feminine head, nicely furnished, with a kind dark eye and well placed ears. Her neck is elegant, with correct amount of depth and width to the ribcage. Holding her topline, showing the slight rise to the loin. She used her strong hindquarters to power around the ring with style, being true fore and aft, with a good tail carriage - BP & Puppy Group 3

Special Yearling (5,1)

1. Mr & Mrs Bettis - Nunneley Hopscotch Over Ornella (Sealyham)

What a little cracker, just fell for this bitch as soon as I saw her. She is oh so smart, and full of quality. Showing herself off with great confidence and style. When stood she presents a balanced picture, typical in outline and sound in construction. Lovely head, dark eye and well placed ears. Good length of neck flowing seamlessly into a firm and well held level topline with a well set on and carried tail. Deep in the body and of the correct proportions. It is on the move she came alive, showing a super brisk gait with plenty of drive – BAVNSC and Terrier Group 1

2. Mr Hope - Beebeemi Snow Soldier (Bull Terrier)

18 month old white dog, who liked to have a conversation with you! Strong and powerful all through. Masculine head of good length and deep, well filled in, correctly shaped eye and well placed ears. Deep in the body, with lovely bone, muscular hindquarter, which he used to drive around the ring, tended to carry his tail a little high

3. Mr Hope - Happy Valley (Bull Terrier)

Limit (7,1)

1. Mr & Mrs Bettis - Nunneley Hopscotch Over Ornella (Sealyham)

Repeat Special Yearling

2. Dukes & Rodgers - Placido Musical Miracle At Runiks (Cesky)

Lovely outline to this 3 year old Cesky bitch. Presenting a classic outline and keen and alert in her demeanour. Feminine well shaped head, lovely dark eye, well placed ears. Her elegant neck is clean and smoothly fits into her flowing topline. Winning for her driving movement and holding her outline.

3. Ms Urry - Sif The Goddess (Bull Terrier)

Open (9,5)

1. Mr & Mrs Bettis - Nunneley Hopscotch Over Ornella (Sealyham)

Repeat Special Yearling

2. Ms Jones - Miteymidgets Little Hottie At Squidlyannes (Bedlington)

Very shapely and feminine 3 year old bitch. Loved her outline, so elegant and graceful with a lovely topline and underline. She has a quality head, deep and narrow, with a dark bright eye, and those lovely ears. Good depth to the brisket, showing the desired arch over the loin and moderate hindquarters. Moving with a light step.

3. Ms Urry - Sif The Goddess (Bull Terrier)

AV Terrier

Puppy (4,2)

1. Mrs Goundry - Komidion Symphoniques At Sarminija (Cesky)

Repeat AVNSC Puppy

2. Miss Walker - Maxstaff Miss Vivienne At Teshleystaf (SBT)

10 month old red & white bitch, who was unlucky to meet winner. Much to like about her, with pleasing overall balance. Good width to the backskull and strength to the foreface. Well bodied, with a level topline and good depth to the brisket. Would like a fraction more width to the thigh, which was well muscled. Moving out well.

Special Yearling (5,4)

1. Dukes & Rodgers - Runiks Akreepa Of Dragons (Cesky)

Much to admire on this 15 month old bitch, but she was providing her handler with a challenge. She is of a nice overall shape and has a balanced outline. Feminine head, with a kind dark eye. Good length of neck giving a touch of elegance. Nice spring of rib and holding a correct topline when she relaxed

Limit (6,5)

1. Mr & Mrs Sullivan - Unionbul’s Huntress (Bull Terrier)

Lovely to see this full of beans 2 year old bitch, she is white, with black head markings. Having strength yet retains her femininity. Very shapely in her silhouette when stood, solid and muscular. Balanced head shape, with a good down turn and well filled in. Well shaped dark mischievous eyes. Good depth to the brisket and holding a firm topline and well set on and carried tail. A little untidy in her front action, but lovely side gait and drive

Open (4,4)

Veteran (8,6)

1. Mr & Mrs Brooks - Ch Zetamaz Gerard Depardieu JW ShCM VW (Fox Terrier Smooth)

8 year old white & black dog, showing no signs of slowing down or age. Still on his toes and alert to his surroundings. Pleasing head and expression. His clean neck flowing into a firm level topline. Good depth to the brisket. Lovely straight front with fill in. Moving out true and cleanly, shown in good muscle tone and condition - BV

2. Mrs Kay - Jackopeaks Princess Peach VW (JRT)

Wow, this smooth coated bitch is 13 years young. So keen and alert in her expression. Well bodied with a good forechest, holding a firm topline. Moving out well and with drive

Terrier Group

1. Mr & Mrs Bettis - Nunneley Hopscotch Over Ornella (Sealyham)

A real quality showgirl, who pulled out all the stops. Loved her shape and balance. Moved with great propulsion and drive. Presented in beautiful coat of the correct texture and lovely condition

2. Mr & Mrs Warner - Talanors Time For Fun (Manchester)

What a showman, just loved him. A happy and outgoing dog who pushed the winner all the way. Liked him for is size, body proportions and the typical outline. Clean and sound in his movement

3. Grant & Hemmings - Courtington Ten Sovereigns (Irish)

A balanced dog, who has substance yet also is racy. Lovely long head, and dark eye. Good depth to the body with the right about of spring to the ribcage. Shown in good coat with a harsh and wiry texture. Moving out soundly

4. Mr & Mrs Brookes - Zetamaz I’m Your Man (Fox Terrier Smooth)

Still showing himself off to advantage, keen and alert. Smart in his stature, while standing over plenty of ground. Moving soundly and with drive

Puppy Terrier Group

1. Ms Graves - Belleville I’m At Pipsacre (Norwich)

Quality 9 month old B&T dog , who has such a pleasing outline on the stack. Compact and with good substance all through. His head is well balanced with keen dark oval eyes. Deep in the body with a good ribcage. Holding a firm topline both stood and on the move. Well presented in good coat and positive and true on the move – Delighted to watch him go all the way to BPIS

2. Ms Joy - Lynsett Miss Lily (Border)

Very pleasing with her racy outline and free in her movement. Unexaggerated and workmanlike

3. Mrs Goundry - Komidion Symphoniques At Sarminija (Cesky)

Typical in her outline, elegant and well put together. Moving with good drive and propulsion

4. Mrs Tilley - Brynhir Born To Boogie At Starzak (SCWT)

Just 6 months old and showing like a pro. Liked her overall size and proportions. Standing foursquare holding a firm level topline, good depth and development to the body for her age. Having a free-flowing movement with a good head and tail carriage

AV Harvest Post Graduate Stakes (28)

1. Mrs Leach - Islanza Hey Dude (Welsh Springer)

Beautifully presented 3 year old dog, Liked his overall balance and breed type. Masculine head with a lovely soft and gentle expression. Clean neck of good length flowing seamlessly into a well held topline. Nicely boned limbs onto tight feet. Well developed through the body. Moved out purposefully. Showing in super coat and condition

2. Brothwell & Bayliss - Wilanorah Ticket To The Moon (Cocker Spaniel)

2 year old blue roan dog, balanced and in proportion when stacked. His head has good balance with a good length of foreface, and a melting dark eye. Good length of neck, enough depth and rib. Holding a firm topline, driving well on the move, did tend to carry his tail a fraction higher

3. Walkden & Turns - Fyglia Cherished Dream (Border Collie)