Midland Counties Canine Society

Midland Counties Canine Society 26/10/2023 Cairn Terrier Dog Challenge Certificate 1280 - Ch Cairngold Chico JW (Mr A, Mrs L & Miss A M Firth) Reserve Dog Challenge Certificate 1286 - Tycadno Tom Foolery (Mrs J A & Mr G Jones & Arnold) Bitch Challenge Certificate 1307 - Ch Glory Daze at Tribannon (Mrs A Waugh) Reserve Bitch Challenge Certificate 1285 - Carradine Precious Pumpkin Pie (Mrs D & Miss R A & Mrs R Inett & Harrison & Bateman) Best of Breed 1307 - Ch Glory Daze at Tribannon (Mrs A Waugh) Best Puppy 1298 - Brenndarcy Witches Promise (Miss B & Mr D Shannon & Storr) Best Special Beginners 1272 - Carradine Bumbling Boris (Mrs J A Bingham) I enjoyed judging your charming breed. Temperaments were excellent and there were several exhibits in both dogs and bitches for whom I could have happily signed a CC. My thanks go to the stewards, Paula Meacham and John Finney for their sterling service in the ring. Class 407. Junior Dog Entries: 2 Absentees: 0 1st Place 1283 - Carradine Ayre Friar (Mrs D H & Miss R A Inett & Harrison). Good breadth of skull, keen expression. Well bodied with deep ribs and some breadth and strength over the loin. Free moving and sound both out and back. His very good coat texture just gave him the advantage here today. 2nd Place 1297 - Cannwood Moonlight Shadow (Mrs C M Roberts). A really good showman who made the most of his chances here. Another free moving soundly made dog. Attractive head, sufficient neck and good topline and tailset. Shown in good coat which could be a shade harsher for perfection. Class 408. Post Graduate Dog Entries: 2 Absentees: 0 1st Place 1289 - Seveek Country Lad (Miss R C & Mr I A Lucas & Tobutt). Typey and well balanced with an alert, keen expression. Good furnishings. Pleasing forehand with good bone. Harsh, double coat. A good mover with particularly good hind action. 2nd Place 1271 - Cloverbrook Game Set Nmatch (Mrs J Ballinger). A lovely character and has some quality. Grand head and expression. Well ribbed with a good topline and well-set tail. Moved soundly and shows to best advantage. Class 409. Limit Dog Entries: 2 Absentees: 0 1st Place 1274 - Furythor Mr Bojangles by Lentrica (Mrs P Clarke). Beautifully balanced with a harsh, double coat. Sturdy and agile with a good body. Free moving and he too has particularly good hind action. 2nd Place 1293 - Lentrica Mystic Warrior (Miss S C & Miss E S Munday). Masculine and just a fraction heavier all through. Grand head and expression, excellent dentition with good sized teeth. Well laid shoulder and good spring of rib. Strong, well-muscled hindquarters. Good quality jacket. Class 410. Open Dog Entries: 6 Absentees: 0 1st Place 1280 - Ch Cairngold Chico JW (Mr A, Mrs L & Miss A M Firth). CC. A smashing dog of lovely type and quality. Very well balanced and pleasing to handle as he is well made all through. Keen, alert expression with a dark, sparkling eye. Good furnishings. Great depth rib and good body. Excellent coat texture, probably the best of the day. Large, white teeth. Strong hindquarters with good muscle tone. Moved out well. 2nd Place 1286 - Tycadno Tom Foolery (Mrs J A & Mr G Jones & Arnold). Reserve CC. Beautifully balanced and so typical. Masculine but not coarse. Good breadth of skull, dark eye and good ears, lovely expression. Good coat with dark points. Excellent forehand with well laid shoulders and good legs and feet. Sturdy, well ribbed body with excellent topline and well-set tail. Free moving and impressive in profile. 3rd Place 1282 - Ch Carradine Arfa Pint JW (Miss L Hiam) Class 411. Veteran Dog Entries: 1 Absentees: 0 1st Place 1288 - Birselaw Dark Charmer for Macmoon ShCM VW (Ms J & Mr B Lamb & Saltmarsh). An old friend of mine whose looks belie his age. Smallish head with good breadth of skull, well-set ears and a clear dark eye. Good mouth and dentition. Well balanced and very typey. Moved out well. Class 412. Special Beginners Dog Entries: 1 Absentees: 0 1st Place 1272 - Carradine Bumbling Boris (Mrs J A Bingham). Has much to commend him particularly his very good, harsh, double jacket. Grand head and expression and decent rib. Could have a little more forechest. Free moving and alert. Best Special Beginner. Class 413. Minor Puppy Bitch Entries: 1 Absentees: 0 1st Place 1300 - Tycadno Star Attraction at Honeyhall (Mr I Shaw). A really good prospect, just 6 months but ultra-smart and really on her toes and making the most of herself. Attractive head and expression, dark hazel eyes, good furnishings for age. Decent forechest, good ribbing and well bodied with good topline and tailset. Moved out well. Coat developing nicely. Class 414. Puppy Bitch Entries: 1 Absentees: 0 1st Place 1298 - Brenndarcy Witches Promise (Miss B & Mr D Shannon & Storr). Best Puppy. Another promising youngster, very nearly 12 months of age and this maturity gave her the edge in the challenge for Best Puppy. Showy with a lovely head and expression. Excellent forehand with good shoulders, decent bone and some forechest and a nicely ribbed body. Well-muscled hindquarters. Sound and free moving with a very good, harsh, double coat. Class 415. Junior Bitch Entries: 3 Absentees: 1 1st Place 1284 - Carradine Picadd Lilly (Mrs D H & Miss R A Inett & Harrison). A good moving, nicely balanced bitch. Typical expression with good furnishings. Stand well with legs well under her body. Good ribbing. Shown in good muscle tone. Excellent coat. 2nd Place 1270 - Cloverbrook Forget Me Not (Mrs J Ballinger). An attentive and keen showgirl, coat a little softer than the winner. Shown in excellent condition, pleasing expression and head properties. Good body with depth of rib and well-set tail. Free moving. Class 416. Post Graduate Bitch Entries: 8 Absentees: 1 1st Place 1292 - Furythor Marvel at Me (Miss S C & Miss E S Munday). A bitch I considered for top honours. Beautifully balanced with good breadth of skull, well-set ears and a very pleasing expression. Soundly made and with a good body and depth of rib. Sound, lively and free moving with particularly good hind action. Harsh, double coat. 2nd Place 1273 - Wandris Please Yourself JW (Miss A Bubb). Certainly has some quality and is pleasing for both balance and type. Good coat. Keen, alert expression with good dentition and a strong jaw. Well bodied with some strength over the loin. Moved soundly. 3rd Place 1291 - Cannwood Quiet Reflections (Mrs J A Metcalf-Sault) Class 417. Limit Bitch Entries: 6 Absentees: 3 A good class, I thought the first two were of CC quality. 1st Place 1295 - Tweslam Be Gin The Magic (Mrs A & Mr A Osborn). Another I seriously considered for the CC. In great form and condition with a harsh, double coat. Decent skull and she has a lively, keen expression. Absolutely sound and free moving. Good forehand, well ribbed with good topline and tailset. 2nd Place 1277 - Glenrood Midnight Spell (Mrs S E Dolan). Close up and she too shows to best advantage. Very nicely made with some forechest, well laid shoulders and a sturdy, well ribbed body. Nicely muscled hindquarters. Moved well. 3rd Place 1290 - Cannwood Can't Get Enough (Mrs J A Metcalf-Sault) Class 418. Open Bitch Entries: 6 Absentees: 1 1st Place 1307 - Ch Glory Daze at Tribannon (Mrs A Waugh). CC & BOB. Quite rugged and workmanlike but feminine and in excellent coat and condition. Grand head and lovely, alert expression. Stands well with legs well under the body and she has some depth of rib and strength over the loin. Excellent topline and tailset. Free moving with very fluid, positive hind action. When it came to the challenge for BOB her liveliness and vivacity tipped the scales in her favour over a very classy dog. 2nd Place 1285 - Carradine Precious Pumpkin Pie (Mrs D & Miss R A & Mrs R Inett & Harrison & Bateman). Reserve CC. Very smart and she too moves and shows to best advantage. Good skull, defined stop and dark, inquisitive eyes. Sturdy, well ribbed body. Good topline and tailset. 3rd Place 1281 - Ch Cairngold Chiquitita (Mr A, Mrs L & Miss A M Firth) Class 419. Veteran Bitch Entries: 1 Absentees: 0 1st Place 1302 - Cannwood Misty Dawn at Gethlee (Miss J H Smith). A soundly made, good moving bitch, shown in a good order. Strong, sturdy body, well ribbed and nicely balanced. In the challenge for Best Veteran her very good harsh jacket just gave her the edge. Class 420. Special Beginners Bitch Entries: 1 Absentees: 0 1st Place 1290 - Cannwood Can't Get Enough (Mrs J A Metcalf-Sault). Lovely keen, attentive expression. Dark points. Good topline and tailset. Good depth of rib. Strong hindquarters. Movement ok. Judge: Tom Mather