North East Of England Toydog Society

NORTH EAST OF ENGLAND TOY DOG SOCIETY 14th July 2024

ENGLISH TOY TERRIER (BLACK & TAN)

I am grateful for the opportunity to judge at the inaugural North East of England Toy Dog Society Championship show. The reception was warm and friendly and the hospitality met expectations. Historic Newcastle racecourse in Gosforth Park situated just 5 miles north of Newcastle is a stunning venue. It was intended to have judging outdoors in front of the grandstand however the rain never let up and thanks to an heroic effort by the committee judging was moved inside at short notice. Unfortunately the ring was a little small making it difficult to assess movement properly.

The quality of exhibits today was generally good however more attention needs to be paid to the dog’s claws and teeth because I noticed some long claws and poor dentation. The exhibits were in good health and clearly fit for function with thick glossy coats thanks to their time in the summer sun (but sadly no sun today).

Class 137 SBD NO ENTRIES

Class 138 VD (3 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 329 FRANCIS & BLATCHFORD, Mr & Miss Jw & W Ch Witchstone Not Apache On Me For Peopleton VW. This robust nine year old well-proportioned dog was in fine coat. I liked his typical head and close set erect ears. Correct top line curving slightly to low set tail. Moved well out and back in the relatively confined space available.  

2nd: 351 RAMSDEN, Miss C & KAGZI, Mr M S Witchstone Pray You Catch Me. A Seven year old close second to first. A little finer deep chested typical shaped compact body. Strong jaw with good dentation moved with ease.

3rd: 339 HOWARD, Mrs Cecilia Margaret & HOWARD, Mr Donald Lasagesse Starman

Class 139 MPD NO ENTRIES

Class 140 PD (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 355 ROSKELL, Miss C Witchstone Silent Wish With Rahima. Just a three days short of his first birthday. Compact body and deep chest well balanced overall, correct wedge shaped head with ears set well back and erect on correct wedge shaped head. Thick black coat correct markings. Moved with precision. Maturing well, one to watch RDCC BPIB

Class 141 JD (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 340 HOWARD, Mrs Cecilia Margaret & HOWARD, Mr Donald Lasagesse Jumpin Jack Just a couple of weeks out of puppy. Fine compact body overall typical shape. Graceful neck flat scull dark eyes erect ears. Thick glossy coat clear definition. Sound movement.  

Class 142 ND NO ENTRIES

Class 143 PGD (3 Entries) Abs: 11st: 350 PARTINGTON-PALMER, Mrs C & PALMER, Mr Leslie Roy Etruria Hear The Word. Thirteen months old so just out of puppy. Well-proportioned overall deep chest well rounded loin. Good dentation teeth level strong jaw. Enthusiastic on the move.  

2nd: 346 INCH, Mrs C & INCH, Miss R Edalene Upside Down JW A little unsettled on the table today. Correct outline properly balanced body. Strong jaw perfect dentation. Erect ears well set back. Jet black jacked dark tan clear definition. Moved well.

Class 144 LD (4 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 352 REEVE, Mrs P Royal Emerald Avec Gilling’s.  Correct overall shaped compact well-proportioned body. Well rounded loin correctly low set tail. Desirable wedge shaped head erect ears well set back. Moved with ease given the confined of the ring.

2nd: 356 WINES, Mr H Etruria Say The Word Typical ETT shape fine boned compact body. Graceful neck correct wedge shaped head. Straight front. A little unsettled on the table and on the move today.

3rd: 349 PARTINGTON-PALMER, Mrs C & DAVIES, MISS CLAIRE Witchstone Somethin Brewin.

Class 145 OD (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 342 IMRIE, Mrs W Norris Amalric Butch Cassidy Well-proportioned mature and balanced at eighteen months old. Deep narrow chest well rounded loin low set tail. Typical wedge shaped head strong jaw with good dentation. Correct shape ears set well back on flat skull. Small dark expressive eyes. Thick ebony coat clear chestnut tan definition. Moved freely out and back in the limited space. A home bred champion of the future. DCC BOB

2nd: 341 IMRIE, Mrs W Norris Ch Witchstone Black Hawk At Amalric JW Very similar to first which is no surprise given he is the sire of Butch Cassidy. In particular I liked his overall balance and movement Father and son could swap places.  

Class 146 SBB (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 331 GOODFELLOW, Mrs Maria Nasabe Royal Rose Compact balanced and quite dainty. Good dentation .Wedge shaped head good ear set small dark eyes. Correct markings and in good coat. Fine on the move. BSB

2nd: 325 DEAN-ARMITT, Mrs Sarah Jane Twowayshouse Touch Of Class. Typical shape and balance. Expressive eyes set diagonally on wedge shaped head. Jet black coat dark tan. Moved O.K.

Class 147 VB (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 335 HAFFENDEN, Mrs Hazel & WOOD, Mr Jack Ch Witchstone Minnehaha. Seven and a half years old. Perfect body shape everything in proportion creating correct balance. Good dentation. Narrow wedge shaped head erect candle flame ears set high on flat skull. Dark coat chestnut tan clearly defined contrast. Smooth movement. BCC BVIB.

2nd: 343 INCH, Mrs C & INCH, Miss R Edalene Never Let Me Go VW Eight year old worthy warrant holder. Fine well balanced and everything in proportion. Typical head with dark well set eyes. Dark thick ebony jacket. Fine on the move.

Class 148 MPB (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 354 REEVE, Mrs P Gillings Chiffon Black. Eight months old petite puppy. A delightful looking little girls however a little shy. A sweet head and expressive eyes. Everything in the right place. She has potential when she matures and settles down. Danced a bit on the move.

Class 149 PB NO ENTRIES

Class 150 JB (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 333 GREEN, Miss Angela Three Times A Lady. A year and a day old on the day. A lot to like about this girl in particular her narrow wedge shaped head flat skull and ear set.  Well rounded hindquarters and straight front. Ebony and contrasting chestnut Jacket. Moved with ease.

2nd: 353 REEVE, Mrs P Gillings Future Star iii. A nice shape in profile well balanced and compact. Wedge shaped head dark eyes could have used her ears to better advantage today. Dark thick coat chestnut tan. Fine on the move

Class 151 NB (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 325 DEAN-ARMITT, Mrs Sarah Jane Twowayshouse Touch Of Class. See class 146        2nd: 353 REEVE, Mrs P Gillings Future Star iii see class 150

Class 152 PGB (5 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 328 DOWSON, Mrs Roseanne & DOWSON, Mr Wayne Lasagesse Go Your Own Way With Binkota. Small compact with everything in proportion. Delightful wedge shaped head erect ears well set back on flat skull. Dark eyes. Good coat. Moved fine. RDCC

2nd: 334 GREEN, Miss Angela & LEONARD, Mr A Lady In Black At Witchstone. Balanced body in profile with correct slightly curving back from shoulders to loin. I liked the wedge shaped head erect well set ears and expressive dark eyes. Dark thick glossy coat. Move O.K but a tad unsettled.

3rd: 331 GOODFELLOW, Mrs Maria Nasabe Royal Rose

Class 153 LB (2 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 327 DIXON, Mrs Lisa Jane & DIXON, Mr Graeme Lasagesse Black Magic Woman. Compact and well-proportioned body. Of particular note were her pearl white teeth and short nails. Another correct head and well set erect ears. Lovely summertime jacket of dark ebony and chestnut. Moved well given the space.

Class 154 OB (4 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 330 FRANCIS & BLATCHFORD, Mr & Miss Jw & W & LEONARD, Witchstone Trouble Brewing At Peopleton JW. Properly proportioned compact elegant bitch, topline curved from shoulder to loin. Correct wedge shaped head. Erect ears set high dark eyes. Shiny thick black coat correct markings. Moved fine in limited space.      

2nd: 336 HAFFENDEN, Mrs Hazel & WOOD, Mr Jack Ch Nasabe Play The Game JW. Dainty well balanced appearance overall. Desirable wedge shaped head erect ears. Dark thick jacket with contrasting tan. Struggled a little to get into her stride.  A close second hard to separate

3rd: 326 DIXON, Mrs Lisa Jane & DIXON, Mr Graeme Ch Witchstone Unexpected Gift

Graham Newton Judge