Richmond Dog Show Society

Norfolk Terriers VD (1) 1st. Mrs R Nash-Ralph of House Nash At Raphiggy Shex Vw. A 9 ½ year old and in good condition and coat for his age, presented and handled well. Head of the correct proportions, dark eyes and the correct bite, neck well set on, I would prefer more lay back of shoulder, deep brisket, ribs carried well back, level topline. Strong rear quarters and he moved soundly, pleased to award him, Best male veteran and Best Veteran dog and best Veteran in breed. MPD (1) 1st. Miss D Jenkins-Royal Osito Rebel Rouser At Kingsbridge (IMP ESP). A 6 month old red, a very happy and lively puppy, he coped well with the conditions, his head is of the correct proportions, ears well set on, dark eyes and the correct bite and dentition. Correct length of neck, level topline, nicely angulated front and rear quarters, ribs well carried back and the correct length of loin. Correct tail set and his movement was sound and true, a very promising puppy. PD (2)1 1st. Mrs C Thompson-Morgan’s-Belleville Hope Alert. An 11 month old red, another lively youngster with an excellent temperament, showing the correct and balanced outline for the breed, head of the correct proportions, dark eyes and correct bite and dentition. Ears well set, medium length neck, well laid shoulders, deep brisket and a good spring to his ribs, ribcage carried well back and the correct length of loin. Level topline, tail well set on and nicely angulated rear quarters, a little naughty on the move but when steady he is sound and true, another very promising youngster, pleased to award him Best puppy dog. YD (1) 1st. Mrs R Gee-Watercroft Moondust. A 20 month old, balanced and in proportion, broad skull, correct length of muzzle, bite correct, strong neck, well laid shoulders and upper arms, deep chest and ribs carried well back, level topline. Coat of the correct texture, tail correctly set, and hindquarters have a good turn of stifle, he has a lively disposition and moved soundly. PGD (3) 1st. Mrs R Nash-Earthtaw Owain The Celt At Raphiggy JW. A 2 year old substantive male, masculine throughout, head of the correct proportions, broad skull, correct length of muzzle, dark eyes and a strong neck, well laid shoulder blades and upper arms, deep brisket, ribs carried well back and a strong loin. Level topline, correct tail set, nicely angulated rear quarters, coat of the correct texture and he moved soundly. 2nd. Miss Melissa L Davis-Watercroft Cosmic Dust. A 21 month old red, I preferred the head proportions of the first placed dog, but his head is balanced and in proportion, well set ears and correct length of muzzle, and the correct bite. Medium length neck deep brisket and a well sprung ribcage, ribs carried well back, level topline, and tail set on correctly. Coat in good condition and texture, he moved soundly with reach and drive. 3rd. Mr Richard & Mrs Kate Clarke-Watercroft Pickled Pudding. OD (3)2 1st. CH Watercroft Tiger Feet JW. A 2 year old red, masculine, balanced and in proportion, broad skull and a strong muzzle, well set ears, dark eyes and the correct bite. Medium length strong neck well laid back shoulders and upper arms, deep brisket, well sprung ribcage, correct length of rib and strong loin, level topline. Coat in good condition and of the correct texture, he moved soundly showing reach and drive in profile, very pleased to award him the CC today. 2nd. Another quality red male, being 2 years old and in good condition, correct coat texture, head of the correct proportions, strong muzzle, dark eyes and the correct bite. Nicely angulated front and rear quarters, deep chest, well sprung ribcage, level topline, correct set of tail, stifles well bent, despite the uneven ring his movement was sound and true, I am sure on another occasion he will take top honours, pushed hard for the CC but pleased to award him the RCC today. SBD (1) 1st. Mr Richard & Mrs Kate Clarke-Watercroft Pickled Pudding. A 2 year old red, not as masculine as I would like, but well put together, balanced head, dark eyes and the correct bite, well set ears, nicely angulated front and rear quarters, coat in good condition, his movement although a little unsettled was sound and true, Best special beginners. MPB (1) 1st. Miss D Jenkins-Kinsridge Takes The Biscuit. An 8 month old red, typical in outline being balanced and in proportion, feminine but with substance, lovely head of the correct proportions, broad skull and a strong muzzle, dark eyes and the correct bite. Correct length of neck, level topline and nicely angulated front and rear quarters, coat of the correct texture, she is lively with an endearing character, not an ideal ring surface but she coped well, and I was able to see that she is sound and true showing reach and drive in profile, one to watch for the future. Very pleased to award her, Best Puppy Bitch, Best Puppy in Breed and RCC Bitch. PB (3)2 1st. Mrs C Thompson-Morgan’s-Belleville Hold The Line. A 10 month old B/T with a lovely disposition, feminine but with substance, broad skull, dark eyes and well set ears, correct length of neck, nicely angulated forequarters, deep chest and ribs carried well back, level topline and well bent stifles, coat in good condition with the correct texture. She moved well, being sound and true. 2nd. Mrs R Gee-Watercroft Toffee Nosed. Another 10 month old B/T, a slightly smaller bitch but again very feminine with the correct balance and typical outline. Head of the correct proportions with a gentle expression, well balance front and rear quarters, level topline and tail well set on, she moved as well as she could considering the conditions in the ring. YB (2)1 Mrs R Gee-Watercroft Crafty Monkey. A 20 month old red, feminine and substantial throughout, balanced and in proportion, broad skull, strong muzzle, dark eyes and the correct bite. Strong neck, well laid shoulders, deep brisket, well sprung ribcage and ribs carried well back. Level topline, well bent stifles, coat in good harsh condition, she moved steadily with reach and drive in profile. OB (2) 1st. Mrs R Gee-Ch Watercroft Back in A Jiffy. A 2 year old B/T, a substantial bitch with a very typical and balanced outline, she is compact with a level topline, head of the correct proportions, strong muzzle, dark eyes and the correct bite, ears well set on. Well laid back shoulders and upper arms, deep chest, well sprung ribcage and a strong loin. Coat in good condition with the correct harsh texture, a very attractive and well put together bitch, she moved well showing reach and drive in profile, I was very pleased to award her the Bitch CC and BOB. 2nd. Miss D Jenkins-Ch Kinsridge Brownie Point. A 23 month old and another quality bitch, I preferred the head of the 1st placed bitch but overall, she is a good example of the breed, dark eyes, correct ear set and the correct bite. Strong neck, well laid shoulders, deep chest and a well sprung ribcage, ribs carried well back and strong loin. Level back, correct tail set and well bent stifles, she moved well ,being sound and true. SBB (1) 1st. Mrs Sarah Towey-Earthtaw Morwenna A 4 year old B/T she is a little fine throughout, and I would prefer more lay back of shoulder, head of the correct of proportions, dark eyes and the correct bite. Level topline and nicely bent stifles she moved a little erratically but is sound and true. Judge- Ian Sexton