Exonian Canine Association

Exonian Canine Association

Saturday 7th December 2024

Judge – Mrs Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale)

I would like to thank the officers and committee for their kind invitation to judge at this lovely show. It was such a shame that a ‘red alert’ for a storm was declared the day before the show, understandably meaning that the entries were hit hard. A huge thank you to all the exhibitors who braved the wind and rain to make it a super show. Delighted with the quality of dogs, it was an immense pleasure to have the opportunity to judge them. Spirits were high, which made for a lovely atmosphere.

Borzoi

Open (8,6)

1. Miss Thomas - Menigma Stay With Me

A very together 6 month old white/gold bitch, who showed herself off well in the rather small ring, which won her the class over her brother. Liked her overall shape and size, with a graceful outline. Long lean head, and dark eye. Good length of neck and enough depth for her age, holding the correct profile stood and on the move. Standing on well boned limbs and tight feet. Today more collected on the move – BOB & BP delighted to see she went onto win Puppy Hound Group 1

2. Pinkerton, Novotny, Catton-Sarman - Menigma Rey’s Infatuation

Litter brother to 1st, and thought he would be my winner, but not as together on the move as yet. Presenting a pleasing outline on the stack. Liked his head, lean and of good proportions, dark almond eye and neat small ears. Good depth for his age. Stifles well bent showing width to the thighs

AVNSC Hound

Post Graduate (2,0)

1. Mrs Turk - Doucai’s B’imhabba At Devondakarai

6 year old Pharaoh Hound bitch, not completely settled in the hall, but moving nicely. Long lean head with a good length to the foreface, not using her ears today. Good length of neck, holding a firm topline, moderate angulation. Moving out cleaning behind with a flowing side gait - RBAVNSC

2. Mrs Cross - Whilloer Girl On Fire At Pedara

Delightful temperament on the 8 month old Cirneco Dell Etna bitch, could have taken her home. Unfortunately, she decided not to play this ‘showing’ game today, which was a shame as she has all the basics there, and lots to admire. Liked her head shape, but she also did not use her ears. The cold meant she was roaching her topline and being erratic on the move. – BP

Open ( 1,0)

1. Mrs Carter - Ir Ch Aabidah De Polvo Magico (Imp Aut)

Lovely 2 year old Sloughi, thought her so graceful and elegant, and put down in super condition. Pleasing outline on the stack, showing the desired square proportions. Such a feminine head, flat skull, with a slight stop, with gentle dark oval eyes. Neck of good length, brisket almost to the elbow. Well defined tuck up, and holding a firm level topline. Clean and true on the move -BAVNSC

Bull Terrier

Open (4,1)

1. Mrs Pope - Villensia Pink Grapefruit At Tegenbull

Really taken with this 4 year old red & white bitch, she showed herself off with confidence and style. When stood presenting a balanced outline being feminine with good substance. She has an appealing head, of good length, well filled, dark piercing eyes, good bite, and neat well carried ears. Showing strength all through the body with good spring to the ribcage and a level topline. Strong muscular hindquarters, which she put to effective use to drive around the ring, with the typical jaunty action – BOB & Terrier Group 3

2. Miss Pullen - Razorsedge Are You Ready

Another with much to admire. 4 year old brindle & white, who has the desired substance and balance. Liked her head, well filled with a dark inquisitive eye, neat ears. Strong neck with a good fill-in of fore chest, good spring to the ribcage, muscular hindquarters. Moving out well - RBOB

3. Mrs Pope - Razorsedge Berry Lane At Tegenbull

BP & Terrier Puppy Group 4 – see AV Terrier Puppy

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Open Dog (1,0)

1. Mrs Marshallsay - Fergustaff Tudor Legacy

Solid and muscular 2 year old red & White dog. Giving an impression of strength yet agile. Balanced head, with good width to the skull, well developed stop with a strong short foreface, with a good bite. Strong neck and deep in brisket and with width in front, standing foursquare. Holding a firm level topline with a well set on and carried tail. True on the move – BOB & Terrier Group 4

Border Terrier

Open (7,4)

What a super class of puppies, all very worthy

1. Miss Tanton-Joy - Itsaso A Beacon Of Hope

OH my, just fell for this 6 month old bitch at her first show, see RBPIS

2. Miss Tanton-Joy - Itsaso Hoist The Colours

Litter brother to winner, who is also full of quality, just not quite as forward as his sister as yet, but it is all there. A little unsettled in AV class, but putting on a good performance in the breed to win over a lovely bitch in 3rd place. Lovely head, such a keen and alert expression. Flowing in his topline with a well set on tail. Easily able to span with a good pelt.

3. Mrs Sansom - Tarkaswell Time Traveller JW

Dandie Dinmond Terrier

Open (4,2)

1. Miss & Mrs Jackman - Dryfevalley Willow At Carnkie

Cracking 2 year old mustard bitch, who has the most appealing outline, and showed herself off to advantage. Such a happy and outgoing temperament. Feminine head showing good balance, and those beautiful large round dark eyes that melt your heart. Liked her weasley body, of correct proportions to give a very typey silhouette. Well boned limbs, which she put to effective use to drive around the ring whilst holding her outline. Presented in a lovely crisp jacket – BOB & Terrier Group 2

2. Mrs McCain - Blue Violet Flower At Bankwillow (Imp Rus)

4 year old pepper bitch, who was also on good form today, confident and self-assured. Liked her overall outline, showing the correct topline. Lovely head and expression, so cheeky and endearing. She has a good rounding to the ribcage, and well developed in fore chest. She has a lovely side gait, just a tad closer behind today. Jacket has the desired crisp texture - RBOB.

Parson Russell Terrier

Open (3,2)

1. Mr & Mrs Kirkby - Mindlen Kuba

Pleasing outline on this 14 month old tricoloured dog. Loved his confident and outgoing nature, showing himself off well. He has a balanced masculine head, flat skull with a slight stop, lovely dark almond shaped eyes giving an alert and keen expression Good length of neck, firm topline with a good tail carriage. Easy to span, with the correct body proportions. Liked his well developed hindquarters, showing a good bend of stifle and in good muscle tone. Lovely clean rear movement a little unsettled today in front, but holding a good outline in profile - BOB.

Scottish Terrier

Open (5,3)

1. Mrs Nixon - Tout Nouveau Tout Beau Du Clan Des Petits Colonels Karmaristol JW (Imp)

Much to like on this 2 year old brindle dog. He gives the impression of substance and strength, all wrapped up in a beautifully presented harsh jacket. Masculine long lean head, with a lovely dark eye and well carried ears. Strong neck, with good width to the chest and deep in brisket. The ribs are carried well back and show a good spring to them, strong hindquarters, which he used to drive around the ring, shame he was unsettled in later classes - BOB.

2. Miss Taylor - Pamaswater Hakuna Matata

Nicely put together 14 month old black dog, still needing time to mature, but he has it all there. He has a lovely head, showing good proportions with the desired long and narrow appearance. Strong neck with enough depth and width. Tending to lose his topline a little today, short coupled and with a strong back end. A little unsettled on the move, but ably handled by his young charge - RBOB.

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Open (2,1)

1. Satherley & Wynter - Lakkas Yankee Sweet Silkcroft JW (Imp Swe)

Quite the charmer this 18 month old dog, upstanding in his demeanour and cheeky in character. When stood he presents a compact outline giving an appealing silhouette. Nicely balanced head, with parallel planes and a dark mischievous eye. Strong neck flowing into a firm and well held topline with a well set on and carried tail. Hindquarters show a well bent stifle and short hock to heel. A tidy mover, but unsettled in his action in the group which was a shame - BOB.

Bull Terrier (miniature)

Open (1,0)

1. Mrs Marshallsay - Ch Risibully Have You Seen Her With Fergustaff

See BIS

AVNSC Terrier

Post Graduate (2,1)

1. Miss Rose - Carradine All Ways A Chance

Smart outline on this red brindle Cairn dog, whos’ 1st birthday it was the next day. Unfortunately, he seemed really unsettled in the noisy hall and not moving to advantage. That said, thought he had a lovely head, very typical, good width to the back skull, definite stop and lovely dark intelligent eyes. Decent length of neck, and holding a firm level topline, with a well set on tail. Moving well in the rear, a little untidy in front. Well presented in a harsh jacket - RBAVNSC

Open (3,2)

1. Pawson Mantle Inman Lee - Afterglow’s Golden Ticket (Imp USA)

Sealyham dog, only 8 months old, but equipping himself very well. He has the correct oblong outline when stacked. Masculine in the head, with a lovely dark keen eye and good bite. Decent length of neck, still needing to develop as you would expect through the body, ribs nicely sprung. Standing on well boned limbs and neat feet. On the move showed the desired brisk action – BAVNSC & Terrier Puppy group 3.

AV Terrier

Puppy (9,6)

1. Mrs Pope - Razorsedge Berry Lane At Tegenbull

Exuberant and full of bean 8 month old white with brindle head markings Bull Terrier dog. Loved his naughty attitude and joie de vivre. Still very much a babe in his development, but he has all the raw ingredients. When standing still, he stands foursquare, with lovely bone and tight feet. His head is well shaped, and his eyes have the correct narrow triangular appearance and dark in colour. Strong neck and body is starting to develop. Moves with a jaunty stride.

2. Miss Tanton-Joy - Itsaso Hoist The Colours

Repeat See Border Terrier classes

3. Mrs Poultney - Ratzwell Bring Me Sunshine

Open (9,6)

1. Miss Long - Dunkeswell Pepper Dash

20 month old blue Bedlington terrier bitch. Liked the overall stamp and outline of this bitch, of a nice size and so very feminine. Pleasing head, with good length and depth, and dark kind eye. Good length of neck, enough depth to the brisket. Showing the correct topline and underline with a good tail carriage. Presented with a linty jacket and moving steadily.

2. Mrs Poultney - Jobanker Rocky Road

Much to like on this 4 year old liver Bedlington terrier dog, he presents a pleasing outline when stood, graceful and lithe in his appearance. Lovely head, showing good length and narrow, with a kind eye. Chest is well let down and the topline show the correct rise, would like a slightly better tail set. Presented in a linty jacket and in lovely muscle tone. Not quite as tidy on the move today as winner

3. Mrs Nixon - Tout Nouveau Tout Beau Du Clan Des Petits Colonels Karmaristol JW (Imp)

AV Terrier Veteran 7-9 (8,3)

1. Mr & Mrs Anscombe - Gameway French Fancy Avec Orangebox

Liked the size, substance and femininity of this 7 year old Grizzle & Tan Border Terrier bitch. Not putting a foot wrong today. She has a lovely outline, unexaggerated and workmanlike. Typical otter head, with good width to the back skull, nice dark eye, and neat ears. Narrow through the body and easily spanned, but with substance and the right amount of bone. Moving out cleanly and shown with a good pelt.- BV

2. Mrs Kirkby - Pacolito Recent Rumour AWB

Really admired this 7 year old W&T PRT bitch, she is so attentive to her handler and alert in her expression. Lovely feminine head, of good proportions, well placed ears and dark eyes giving an endearing look. Liked her overall body proportions, decent depth to the brisket which was easily spannable. Holding a firm topline both stood and on the move. Nice sweep of stifle and width to the thigh. Moving out well

3. Miss Pullen - Blazinbullys Sweet Surprise

AV Terrier Champion (6,2) – What a super class, would have happily given everyone of these a 1st place. Outstanding quality and a credit to their breeds – Thank you for affording me the honour of judging them.

1. Mrs Marshallsay - Ch Risibully Have You Seen Her With Fergustaff

Repeat See BIS

2. Miss Tanton-Joy - Ch Orangebox A New Hope At Itsaso ShCEx

Just loved the outline on this 4 year old Border Terrier bitch, she just flows from nose to her ever wagging tail. Shapely and functional, as she has unexaggerated symmetry. She has a balanced head piece, width to the back skull and a strong short foreface, good bite and strong underjaw. Those dark eyes are so inquisitive and alert. Good reach of neck, brisket well let down and a good fill in of fore chest, and easy to span as she still has the narrowness. Strong quarters and a super carrot tail. A joy to watch on the move. Presented in a good jacket.

3. Mr & Mrs Satherley - Ch/Am/Can Ch Silkcroft Freeze Frame

Best In Show

Mrs Marshallsay - Ch Risibully Have You Seen Her With Fergustaff

Super 17 month old Fawn & White Mini Bull Terrier. My little star of the day, full of quality with an eye catching outline and lots of character. She shows herself off with such confidence and flare, while presenting a beautifully balanced outline. Lovely head piece, well filled under the eyes, of a good shape and a narrow dark eye with a hint of mischief. Strong muscular neck flowing into a firm well held topline, good width in front with strong straight forelegs and tight feet. Put down in hard condition and moving with purpose and excellent footfall.

Reserve Best In Show

Miss Tree - Hugapug Sparkle

Eye catching 2 year old Pug bitch ,fawn with a black mask. Presenting a lovely cobby outline, and very attentive to her handler, looking a picture on the stack. Nice size of head, clear wrinkles, lovely dark expressive eyes. Strong neck with a slight arch, well balanced through the body, with good depth to the brisket and well developed in fore chest. Having lovely bone and substance. Holding a firm level topline and a good high set curled tail. On the move positive and true.

Best Puppy In Show

Mr & Mrs Anderson - Gunalt Gift Of The Gab

Thought this 9 month old Weimaraner bitch was just lovely. She has that aristocratic air about her, with lovely flowing body lines. Full of quality with a balanced and unexaggerated outline. Nicely balanced feminine head of good proportions, and a kind expression. Neck of good length flowing seamlessly into a firm topline and well set on tail. Deep in brisket with a good fill in of fore chest. She stands on well boned limbs and compact feet. Using her nicely angulated hindquarters to drive around the ring, covering the ground with an easy stride. An exciting future ahead.

Reserve Best Puppy In Show

Miss Tanton-Joy - Itsaso A Beacon Of Hope

Another puppy that stole my heart today, at just 6 months old and at her first show this Border Terrier bitch showed herself of with confidence and style. When stood she presents such a lovely outline, nothing is overdone, but shapely and very feminine. Lovely otter head, with dark mischievous eyes, short strong foreface and good bite. Good length of neck and a firm topline and super carrot tail. Her chest is well let down, but easily spannable. Shown with a good harsh texture to the coat. Smart and tidy on the move

Best Veteran In Show

Miss Robinson - Ch Lavika Black Beauty JW

Beautiful poise on this 8 year old tri Shetland Sheepdog bitch, she just oozed quality and femininity. Thought her to be so very balanced presenting a pleasing picture to the eye. Lovely clean wedged head, with parallel planes, dark expressive almond eyes, and neat tipped ears, all giving the most endearing expression. Her body has the correct proportions, with good depth and a firm topline. Shown in super coat and condition. Working at one with her handler to take the top spot

Reserve Best Veteran In Show

Mr & Mrs Pike - Redclyst Boris

What a stylish and classy 7 year old Irish Setter dog. He was looking on great form and quite the charmer. When stood he has a lovely flow from nose to tail, so very elegant but all male, giving a quality racy outline. Lovely head and expression, so very handsome. Good length of neck flowing seamlessly into a firm topline and well set on tail. His brisket is well let down and stands on well boned limbs. Presented in a glorious, flat, rich chestnut coat and in full bloom to finish the picture.

Supreme Champion In Show

Mr & Mrs Breeze - Ch Dufosee Dragonfly Of Parkebreeway JW

Super 6 year old tri Beagle bitch headed a super line up of very worthy champions. When stood she presents such a clean and shapely outline. Liked her size, substance and femininity, so very balanced. Nicely proportioned head, with a good shape to the flew and right amount of stop, a dark eye giving an appealing expression. Liked her length of neck, showing the slight arch, brisket well let down, and standing on lovely round boned limbs and tight cat feet. Her topline was held both stood and on the move, which was true and animated.