Bournemouth Canine Association

I would like to thank the officers and committee for inviting me to judge, and the exhibitors for entering. It was a lovely big ring and we made the most of been undercover. I had an excellent steward who kept everything in order, and I thoroughly enjoyed judging the talented handlers in some well supported classes.

Bedlington Terriers

Open (1,0a)

1st Harris’s Ratzwell Jolly Jubilee JW

Pleasing to see how this bitch has matured. She is elegant throughout, with a narrow skull, profuse top knot, dark eye and low set ears. Her neck is long and tapering leading to flat and sloping shoulders. She has a good depth of brisket and enough tuck up. Excellent presentation and coat has correct linty texture. Moved with light springy action. BOB

Border Terriers

Junior (8,0a)

1st Whisker & May’s Thistlestone Kiss Of Fire

This young bitch is full of confidence for her first show, she presents with a typical otter head, dark eye, small neatly placed ears and a well filled muzzle. Her front is straight, shoulders well laid, narrow throughout, complete with racy hindquarters. I liked her for overall balance and size. Presented in a lovely jacket with correct texture. Moved soundly. BP/ PG1/RBIS.

2nd Nettle’s Onziemehurst The Red Baron

Another balanced dog with lots to like, broad in skull, strong muzzle and dark eye. Correct lay of shoulder, ribs carried well back, good rear angulation, and a moderate length of tail set high. Presented in a harsh jacket in great condition with a thick pliable pelt. Moved freely.

Post Graduate (7,1a)

1st Whisker’s Thistlestone Winter’s Gold

Lovely feminine bitch with enough bone. She has an exquisite expression, with correct scissor bite, well filled short muzzle, finished with a moderate V shaped ears. Head is carried on a muscular neck, pleasing topline, ribs well sprung, strong loin, racy hindquarters, and stifles well bent. Moved steadily.

2nd Sansom’s Tarkaswell Time Traveller

This dog has a keen well set eye and pleasing head proportions. Moderate length of neck, shoulders well laid, enough forechest, and rangy body. She stands on compact small feet with firm pasterns. A lovely blue and tan, with a thick pliable pelt, and presented in a smart jacket. Moved freely with a good stride.

Open (6,2a)

1st Malcolm & Knowles’s Liatch Tenacious JW

 Super outline, with nothing overdone. Head of good proportions with a moderately broad skull , dark eye and nose. Super straight front, good length of neck, front angulation matching rear, deep in body and ribs well back. Muscular in loin, racy hindquarters, and is spannable. A grizzle and tan presented in an excellent double jacket of good length. Moved effortlessly with enough reach and drive. BOB/G1

2nd Nettles Onziemehurst Milly Earhart JW

One I have admired from ringside but was a little unsettled today. She has keen feminine expression, dark eye, neat well placed ears, and a well filled muzzle, with a slight stop. She stands on neat tight feet, has a straight front, pleasing body ratios, and strong loin. Tail set high. Moved with reach and drive.

Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Open (3,1a)

1st Jackman’s Dryfevalley Willow At Carnkie

Mustard bitch, with an affectionate expression, dark hazel eye, broad skull of good depth, with pendulous ears set wide apart. Body long with pleasing topline and good rear angulation. She has an excellent double coat of harsh texture. Moved freely, but would like to see her move with a bit more enthusiasm. BOB

2nd Jackman’s Dryfevalley Golden Lullaby At Carnkie

Another mustard bitch who certainly was determined not to move on the grass but decided hoping was more fun, so unable to access movement. She has a kind eye, strong jaw, forehead well domed and covered in profuse top knot. Has enough bone and good body length. Presented in correct double coat.

Smooth Fox Terrier

Junior (2,0a)

1st Turley’s Llyunamill Domino Dancing

This young bitch has a dark expressive eye, strong muzzle moderately chiselled, with correct scissor bite. Straight front with a fair length of neck gradually widening to shoulders, she is deep in body with a short level back and strong muscular loin. Predominantly white with black head piece. Movement once settled straight and parallel. BOB/ G3

2nd Davies’s Llyunamill Prima Donner

Litter sister to winner, with similar attributes, although slightly lighter in overall frame. She has a keen eye with neatly folded ears. Her neck is fairly long, shoulders well laid, and has muscular hindquarters. Moved freely maintaining her topline although carries her tail over her back. Predominantly white with tan headpiece.

Post Graduate (2,0a)

1st Turley’s Llyunamill Domino Dancing (repeat entry)

2nd Davies’s Llyunamill Prima Donner (repeat entry)

Open (1,0a)

1st Turley’s Lux Ch Swiss Ch Llyunamill Oh Oh Seven

Upstanding male dog, demands your attention. Pleasing head with flat skull, strong jaw, dark relatively small eye. He has a good depth of rib, short muscular loin, long thighs and hocks well let down. He is well presented and has a smooth dense coat. Moved well.

Any Variety Terrier

Puppy (6,1a)

1st Sansom’s Tarkaswell Time Traveller - Border (repeat entry) BAV

2nd Windsor, Hitchens’s Arunmere Bullet Proof - Border

A smart young dog with typical otter like head with well filled muzzle, small v shaped ears, good length of neck, enough forechest, pleasing body angulation, narrow throughout, spannable. Coat coming on nicely. Movement soundly.

Graduate(8,5a)

1st Sansom’s Tarkaswell Time Traveller – Border (repeat entry)

2nd Blagg, Whitehead’s Keep It Lowkee - SBT

Red dog, with typical ring presence, he has a good length of muzzle with tight lips, correct scissor bite and neat ears. He is well off for bone and stood square. Good depth of brisket, well sprung rib and muscular hindquarters. Moved with purpose.

Open (2,0a)

1st Heeley’s Thistlemead Sundance JW – Border

Compact bitch well balanced, she has the most feminine head with keen expression, and neat well-placed ears. She stands on tidy feet, with enough bone and has a beautiful straight front. Pleasing body proportions a good depth of rib. Presented in a tight jacket. Moved freely.

2nd Phillps’s Rockslade Romeo’s Revenge -Border

Another smart dog, head of good proportions with moderate v shaped ears and a good bite. His front is tidy, elbows tucked in, narrow in body with good ribbing. Thick pliable pelt and coat of correct texture. Moved well.

Veteran (7,2a)

1st Knight’s Ch Talanors Typically Special - Manchester

One I have judged before, and she does not disappoint. Presents a lovely outline and is full of breed characteristics. Her head is elegant with dark eyes, small ears, narrow front, well sloped shoulders , with a slight arch over her loin. Hindquarters strong and muscular with a well bent stifle. Clear defined markings . Moves with good reach and drive.

2nd Daly-Lees’s Starolestaff Arabella At Boscador – SBT

Black brindle bitch with a broad skull, distinct stop, dark eye, half prick ears, and a good bite. She has a straight front, of good width, ribs are well sprung, short in coupling and has muscular level topline. Moved freely, covering the ground with ease.

Terrier Group

1st Malcolm, Glen & Knowles’s Liatch Tenacious JW- Border

2nd Knight’s Ch Talanors Typically Special - Manchester

3rd Turley’s Llyunamill Domino Dancing – SFT

4th Jones’s Kaszavolgyi-Furge Milton Laserna – JRT

A smart young lively dog, with a flat skull of moderate width, muzzle strong, ears well placed. Pleasing lay of shoulder, spannable, with correct body ratios. Presented in harsh jacket in immaculate condition.

Puppy Group

1st Whisker & May’s Thistlestone Kiss Of Fire - Border

Pleased to see her go RBIS, I will be following her with interest. .

2nd Bagworth & Connor’s Brocairegorm North And South - KBT

A promising young bitch, head long with strong jaw, good bite. She has a reachy neck, straight front and enough depth of brisket. Her ribs are well sprung, level topline and short coupled. Moved well.

3rd Jones’s Blazingjacks Summer Time Of Laserna –JRT

Alert young active bitch, refined with a feminine head, small dark eye. Pleasing body length and angles, easily spannable. Moved freely.

4th Marett’s Foxprims Marble Arch Avec Gayteckels – Cesky

Liked this bitch in profile, just did not pull herself together today. Head of good length, muscular forequarters, good length of loin, strong hindquarters.

Handling Classes

Junior Handling Association (6-11years)

1st Ewa Scott

Ewa handled a difficult Border Collie, but took this all in her stride. Throughout the class she remained calm to get the best out of her dog. She allowed enough time to set up her dog for the judge to be assessed and did not over compensate. When I asked her to show me her dogs bite, she did cleanly and was very polite and clear in her response . She moved her dog at the correct pace, and performed an equal triangle, with straight lines, and neat corners.

2nd Jayden Scott

Jayden handled a Hungarian Vizsla, he entered the ring with confidence and set his dog up squarely, ensuring there was good space between himself and others. He presented the dogs bite cleanly and moved the dogs foot back in place after I moved it. He was polite at all times. His pattern work was straight with sharp corners, and finished a good distance from the judge. One small error was made on his final turn which cost him this class today, but these 2 will often change places.

3rd Molly Whisker

Molly handled a Border Terrier. May is kind and gentle with her dog, and presented her dog calmly on the table, showed the bite clearly and corrected her dog’s foot placement. She moved her dog at the correct pace and used the ring efficiently. When entering the ring and setting up for the first time, allow enough space for yourself and others as you had got yourself squashed into the corner.

4th Merryn Standlick

Merryn handled a Shetland Sheepdog. This young girl worked hard with her dog, and needed assistance to place her dog on the table, perhaps a stool would help with presenting her dog on the table as she was unable to show the dogs bite. She moved her dog at a good pace, and followed my instructions. Keep practicing, and enjoy.

5th Iona Gregory

Iona handled a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Unlucky to have such a powerful dog, this made it difficult handle for her to handle and follow my instructions. Practice your triangles and moving in a straight lines, and showing the dogs bite. I hope she continues to practice, and perhaps handle a different dog in the handling classes.

Junior Handling Association (12-16years)

1st Texas _Lee Dunstone

Texas handled an Affenpinscher . Such a gentle and kind handler, she entered the ring placing herself in a good position to have clear visibility of the judge. Her shadow work is unassuming, ensuring her dog is presented at it’s best. Table work was precise, showing me the dogs bite, and repositioning her dog when required. Her pattern work continued with straight lines and an accurate finish. One small criticism for me, although you are encouraged to maximise the use of the ring, is it is not necessary to use the whole ring for such a small breed but only an equal sided triangle would be sufficient.

2nd Ellie Darling Steele

Ellie handled a Rhodesian Ridgeback. An experienced handler who shows many skills. She presented her dog with precision to the judge, and was aware of my position at all times. She cleanly showed the dogs bite, was polite and repositioned the dog when I moved a rear leg. When completing her pattern work, she finished too close to the judge, and although the lines are straight the dog was less helpful tracking to one side, not giving such a clean picture. Something to work on.

Adult Handling (17- 30years)

1st Yakira Michel

Yakira handled a GSP. What a pleasure to watch both these handlers in action. Yakira is a natural handler who presented and moved her dog accurately at all times. Her confidence shines through as she watches the judge and follows all instructions. Her pattern work excelled with straight lines and neat corners and her up and down and finish was precise.

2nd Pheebe Toublic

Pheebe handled ESS. This handler is unassuming, and I was splitting hairs between these two. It eventually came down to confidence. Pheebe shows all the same skills, understanding how to present her dog, but I would like to see her complete her finishing more efficiently and show how good she is.

Adult Handling ( 30years plus)

1st Natalie De La Cour

Natalie handled a Lhasa Apso. This handler stood out as soon as she entered the ring, getting the best out of her dog. You can see she has a good rapport, allowing tidy shadow work both on the floor and when presenting on the table.

2nd Janet Rice

Janet handled a Tibetan Spaniel. Entered the ring unassumingly, but made sure her dog was positioned in amongst others without invading space. I like her shadowing , making sure I got the best angle of her dog at all times. Her pattern work was accurate and changing hands was seamless.

3rd Michelle Heeley

Michelle handled a Border Terrier. Starting her reverse triangle in her right hand would make it look a. little tidier, but overall her lines were straight and accurate. She moved her dog at the correct pace, and showed the dogs bite cleanly.

4th Naomi Jackson

Naomi handled a Dandie Dinmont. She is a very gentle handler, and has a good rapport with her dog talking and encouraging her at all times. Her pattern work was presented accurately, with pleasing finishing.

5th Nicole Seale

Nicole handled a Whippet, delicately handled, nothing overstated with this handler. She presented her dog on the table and showed the dogs bite accurately. Moved her dog at the correct pace.

6th Margaret McWilliams

Handled a Cocker Spaniel. This handler has many skills, but her response when asked to complete a reverse triangle could have been more polite.