Border Union Agricultural Society

Many thanks to the exhibitors for entering and my trusty stewards Ian and Pauline who helped to keep the ring running smoothly. Not an easy breed to judge at the moment as so many lack many of the breed typical qualities, especially in front construction where the wrap around front and correct crook is lacking in many and so many have short upper arms. Less were too low to ground which was pleasing to see. Movement overall is not good with many looking good stacked but falling apart on the move. Dirty teeth were prevalent which is something so easily remedied. Judging to type was very difficult with what was present today but my main winners stood away for overall quality.

Minor Puppy Dog

Entries: 5 Absentees: 1

1ST Bronia Gervais (Mrs F Hanney-Mitchell)

6 month old shaded red baby with a good head and eye shape, enough neck leading into well angulated shoulders. Compact body and super rear which he used to advantage on the move. Obviously needs to tighten as I’d expect at this age but promising prospect. Pleased to award him BPIB.

2ND Jenivons Bad Habits (Miss J Jennings)

 Lovely headed red with and excellent length of neck and well laid back shoulder. Would prefer a longer upper arm and longer ribbing. Balanced rear which he uses well on the move where he is true and sound.

3RD Melriding Black Tom (Mrs D A, Messrs M & G Melbourne, Pagett & Carroll)

Puppy Dog

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1ST Nisyros Sergio (Messrs D & I Anderson & Watt)

 Shaded red of a good type with an excellent head, lengthy neck leading into good shoulders. Decent ribbing with correct 2:1 ratio between length of body and height at withers. Needs to settle on move but this should come with age.

2ND Mumysami You’re All I Need (Mrs D Holmes)

 Lovely head and neck, good size, balanced angulation front and rear and held a good topline both stacked and on the move. Rather loose on the move today but with time should tighten up.

Junior Dog

Entries: 6 Absentees: 1

1ST Crosscop Roberto (Mrs D Bryant)

Super sized red dog with an excellent head and lengthy neck. Well angulated shoulders with decent upper arm. Ribbing could have been slightly longer but adequate. Well angulated rear. Good ground clearance. Moved well being true coming and going and had plenty of reach and drive in profile.

2ND Shantallah Secret Shadow at Linburndax (Mrs L Wilson)

 Larger B/T with a masculine head, good length of neck leading into well angulated shoulders. Good ribbing. Balanced angulation at the rear. Moved soundly with good reach and drive.

 3RD D'arisca Dinner at Eight (Mrs L Coxon)

Yearling Dog

Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

1ST Marvale Firecrest (Mr M J & Mr G J Paget & Carroll)

Lovely mature red dog with plenty of bone and in super condition. Lengthy neck leading into well placed shoulders and return of upper arm. Super rear which he uses so well on the move. Would prefer slightly more length to foreface.

 2ND Crosscop Roberto (Mrs D Bryant)

 As 1st in Junior.

3RD Bronia Chevalier (Mrs E & Mr W Scott)

Novice Dog

Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1ST Crosscop Roberto (Mrs D Bryant)

 As 1st in Junior.

2ND Linburndax Rachs Tru Haggis at Gilberdax (Miss J Gilbert)

 B/T with excellent proportions. Good head and neck, excellent front construction, balanced rear. Rather high tail set which detracts from an otherwise good outline. Moves well.

3RD Mumysami You’re All I Need (Mrs D Holmes)

Graduate Dog

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST Clentry Cranberry (Mrs K & Miss K Burnett)

 Larger red dog with a lovely temperament. Good head and neck. Well made front, decent ribbing. A little straight behind but moved ok.

 Post Graduate Dog

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST Zobears Watchman (Mrs K & Miss K Burnett)

 Larger B/T dg with a good head, a little short in neck but well angulated shoulders. Rather deep in chest for me as I prefer more ground clearance. Balanced rear. Moved soundly with reach and drive. Would benefit from slightly less weight.

 Limit Dog

Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1ST Marvale Northern Cardinal at Jenivon (Miss J Jennings)

 Red typey dog with a masculine head, decent length of neck leading into well laid shoulders. A little short in upper arm which reflected in his front movement that was a little short stepping. Balanced rear. Moved soundly.

 2ND Zilveraat Houdini (Mrs A & Mrs D Klein-Woolthuis & Thomson)

 Larger red dog with a lovely head and decent length of neck. Good layback of shoulder but could use a longer upper arm. Would prefer longer ribbing. Ok rear which he used well on the move.

3RD Chequevar Paddington Bear at Dachienne JW (Mrs J Whyte)

Open Dog

Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1ST Ch Clentry Donnie Darco (Mr J & Ms K Andison & Peel)

 B/T high quality male who stood away here today in the males with his correct proportions and ground covering movement. Lovely head with strong teeth and correct eye. Lengthy neck leading into well angulated shoulders with good return of upper arm. Good ribbing. Super well muscled rear which he used to power round the ring. So well conditioned. No hesitation in awarding him the CC.

 2ND Ch Teckeltown Master Piece JW (Miss A Mason)

 Red dog with good shoulders but could use a longer upper arm. Good rear which he uses well on the move. Decent ribbing with just about enough ground clearance.

3RD Zilveraat Goldfink (Mrs P A & Mrs D Hyslop & Thomson)

Veteran Dog

Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1ST Stargang Tyrion Russteck (Miss R S Stewart)

 Loved this 8yr old red brindle male who is such a lovely type. Lovely head, lengthy neck leading into well angulated shoulders. Long ribbing and well balanced rear. Had a tendency to bunny hop on the grass at times but when he settled he had true parallel movement and covered the ground with ease. Very much my cup of tea and couldn’t be denied the RCC today. Best Veteran in Breed

 Minor Puppy Bitch

Entries: 7 Absentees: 0

1ST Jenivons I See A Star (Miss J Jennings)

 Pretty 6 month old C/T with a lovely feminine head, lengthy neck, good shoulders and decent upper arm. Good ribbing and a tidy rear. Moved well, just needs to tighten up as you’d expect for one so young. Good prospect for the future.

 2ND Bronia Gisele (Mrs F Hanney-Mitchell)

 6 month old shaded red of a lovely type. Good angulation both front and rear, lengthy ribbing. Moved well. Preferred the head of 1st.

 3RD Mumysami Beth Level of Crazy (Mrs J & Miss Re Cumberland)

Puppy Bitch

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1ST Extravert Tangerine with Brogansian (Imp Svk) (Mr S & Lady A Fleming & Wylie)

Shaded red girl with a lovely head and neck, well angulated front and rear. Needs to tighten on the move but promising puppy with a lot to like.

 2ND Nisyros Luciana (Messrs D & I Anderson & Watt)

 Shaded red with an excellent neck and shoulder. Would prefer a longer upper arm. Good rear. Moved well with good reach and drive.

 Junior Bitch

Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

1ST Bronia Clarisse (Mrs F Hanney-Mitchell)

 Red bitch of a good type. Typical head, decent length of neck, good shoulders and upper arm. Lengthy ribbing and good rear which she uses well on the move.

 2ND D'arisca Little Black Dress (Mrs L Coxon)

 B/T with a lovely head and length of neck. Good shoulders but would prefer a longer upper arm. Good length of ribbing and well angulated rear which she uses well on the move. Moved true coming and going with adequate reach and drive in profile.

3RD Clentry Back in Black at Linburndax (Mrs L Wilson)

RES Springfern Velvet at Zilveraat (Mrs D Thomson)

Yearling Bitch

Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1ST Marvale Sandpiper (Mr M J & Mr G J Paget & Carroll)

 Shaded red quality bitch with a good head, lengthy neck leading into well angulated shoulders with decent length of upper arm. Good ribbing extending well back. Super rear. Moved true coming and going and plenty of reach and drive in profile. Such an honest little bitch who is a real showgirl. Pleased to award her the CC and BOB today.

 2ND Crazy Thing Called Love (Mr C Driver)

 Shaded red of a good type. Good head, could use a longer neck. Balanced angulation front and rear. Moved soundly with enough drive.

 3RD Linburndax Haggis Bon Babe (Mrs L Wilson)

Novice Bitch

Entries: 5 Absentees: 1

1ST Zilveraat Moulin Rouge (Mrs L Wilson)

 Red of a good type with a lovely head and neck, good shoulders but could use a longer upper arm. Decent ribbing but rather long in loin. Balanced rear. Moved well.

 2ND Springfern Velvet at Zilveraat (Mrs D Thomson)

 B/T with a good head, a little short in neck with slightly upright shoulders. Good ribbing, balanced rear. Moved soundly.

 3RD Gabmaddi Carolina Rose (Mrs D Holmes)

Graduate Bitch

Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1ST D'arisca Distinctive (Mrs L Coxon)

S/R typey bitch with an excellent head and length of neck. Good shoulders but could use a longer upper arm. Good ribbing, well balanced rear which she uses well on the move.

 2ND Gabmaddi Carolina Rose (Mrs D Holmes)

 B/T 2yr old bitch with an ok head but eye a little round. Balanced angulation both front and rear. Decent ribbing. Moved with drive but was a little erratic at times coming and going.

 3RD Moonbroch Barb Dwyer (Miss R S Stewart)

Post Graduate Bitch

Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

1ST Marvale’s Jena at Jenivon (Miss J Jennings)

 Shaded red bitch of a good type. Excellent head, lengthy neck leading into well angulated shoulders with adequate upper arm. Good ribbing. Well angulated rear. Moved well with plenty of reach and drive in profile.

 2ND Clentry Pommery Rose (Mr J & Ms K Andison & Peel)

 Red, again of a good type with an attractive head, lengthy neck and correct front construction. Well ribbed back. Decent rear which she used well on the move to cover plenty of ground.

 3RD Mumysami So Distinct (Mrs J & Miss Re Cumberland)

Limit Bitch

Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1ST Garthorne Glenda JW (Mrs A Callow)

Lovely red brindle who doesn’t always make the most of herself which is a shame as she is a beautiful bitch. Excellent head and eye, lengthy neck leading into excellent shoulders. Good upper arm and the correct wrap around front. Good ribbing. Well balanced rear which she uses to advantage on the move. Close up in the challenge but had to settle for the RCC today.

 2ND Collidach Hot Springs at Teckeltown JW (Miss A Mason)

 Dark red brindle bitch with a good head and length of neck leading into well angulated shoulders. Could use a longer upper arm. Very good ribbing and short loin. Balanced rear. Moves so well and super confident, presents an attractive picture going round. Well handled as are all from this exhibitor.

 3RD Dachienne Strawberry Swing (Mrs J Whyte)

Open Bitch

Entries: 5 Absentees: 1

1ST Melriding Natasha at Jenivon (Miss J Jennings)

 Won this class on her super front construction, good head and lengthy neck. Ribbing ok but could extend further back. Ok rear. Moved well with good reach and drive. Her young handler got the very best out of her.

 2ND Teckeltown You're The One JW (Miss A Mason)

 B/T expertly handled bitch with a good head and length of neck. Well angulated shoulder but lacks upper arm. Good ribbing, balanced rear, Moved well.

 3RD Stargang Crimson Moon at Zilveraat (Mrs D Thomson)

Veteran Bitch

Entries: 2 Absentees: 0

1ST Bowetts Aventurine at Stoweytop (Mrs M J Bullingham)

Red with a good head, a little short in neck, well angulated shoulders and ok return of upper arm. Good ribbing. A little straight behind but moved well.

 2ND Mumysami Miss Solitaire ShCM (Mrs J Cumberland)

 B/T with a good head and length of neck leading into moderately laid back shoulders. Could use a longer upper arm. Ok ribbing. Slightly straight rear angulation but moved soundly covering enough ground.