Minehead & District Canine Society

Minehead & District Canine Society

Open Show

Sunday 3rd November 2024

Judge – Tracey Anscombe - Orangebox

Thank you to the committee for the invitation to judge at your show and providing such a lovely selection of rosettes and fantastic hospitality.

Cesky Terrier – Open​​​​​ ​​​1 Entries

1st Komidion Rychnovsky Dajaces ShCEx (Mrs J Lewis) – BOB – G4

A 5-year-old dog presented in full coat with plenty of furnishings, masculine headpiece with correct scissor bite. For me is top end in size for the breed but has such a sound construction which enables him to really stride out with reach and drive around the ring which is a pleasure to watch.

Dandie Dinmont Terrier – Post Graduate​ ​​​​1 Entries

1st Dainty Dandies Explorer at Lenacourt (IMP NLD) (Mrs V Harcourt-Morris) – BOB – BPIB – PG4

Just 7 months old and at just the right stage of development, adult coat just coming through and the trademark top knot. Handled well by his young handler who got the best out of him when he wasn’t necessarily wanting to co-operate on the move.

Jack Russell Terrier - Post Graduate​ ​​​​​1 Entries

1st Rodzina Rumblin Rose (Mrs R Mitchell) – BOB

16 months and is maturing well, lovely size and balance very much in proportion. Pretty feminine head with good bite. Presented in a harsh tight-fitting jacket. Very eye catching in the stack and profile but movement today was a little excitable.

Norfolk Terrier - Post Graduate​ ​​​​ ​1 Entries

1st Earthtaw Patrick (Ms J Haydon)

2 year old dog whose personality means he cannot be ignored, he is such a happy lively character who was really enjoying his time in the ring. Presented in good coat of correct texture. Ok in head although could use his ears better to enhance his expression, mouth Ok. Moved with drive around the ring once settled.

Norfolk Terrier - Open​ ​​​​ ​ 2 Entries

1st Earthtaw Lincoln (Ms J Haydon) – BOB

Masculine 5 year old male who unfortunately was short of coat today to go further, however what he had was of a good texture. Correct mouth with scissor bite, tidy ears framing his expression. Moved the best out of the entry today maintaining his shape and driving from the rear.

2nd Watercroft Maybellene at Tamodan (Mrs B Mullan) - RBOB

Very pretty bitch who is not long out of puppy. Typical head and expression and as a cheeky personality. Coat just coming in and was of substance. Holds herself well when stacked but is still loose on the move.

Scottish Terrier - Post Graduate​​ ​​​​3 Entries / 1 Absent

1st Pamaswater Hakuna Matata (Miss P Taylor)- BOB

Super black 15-month-old dog requiring bit more time to develop but well-deserved best of breed today. Square in stature and maintains his shape on the move. Presented in thick jacket with just the right amount of dressing to enhance his overall appearance. Moved well in this class for his young handler.

2nd Honeypaws Shake It Off (Skudder & Caley)– BPIB – PG2

At just 10 months old this black puppy is just right in her development; she is an absolute picture in profile both in the stack and on the move. Beautiful expression with well dropped ears, strong jaw and bite. Will watch her with interest, I am sure a star for the future.

Scottish Terrier - Open ​​​​​​3 Entries / 2 Absent

1st Pamaswater Flaron (Miss P Taylor) - RBOB

2-year-old wheaten bitch of substance. Presented in good textured jacket. Strong in back with rounded rib providing a balanced outline. Moved well for her handler they have a good rapport together.

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier – Post Graduate ​​​1 Entries

1st Lakkas Yankee Sweet Silkcroft (IMP SWE) (Satherley, Satherley & Wynter) - BOB – G2

This dog took my eye the moment he entered the ring, he is so full of breed type, masculine without being coarse. Constructional sound which enables him to move with a lovely flowing action driving from his well let down hocks. Presented and handled well.

Staffordshire Bull Terrier – Post Graduate ​​ ​​​ ​1 Entries

1st Skyestaff Truest Desire for Gazstaff (Thomas & Griffiths) - RBOB

Black brindle 2 year old bitch who is a lovely size and very balanced when presented for judging. Pleasing in head with full cheeks and well-set rose ears. Strong rear quarters with firm topline. Unfortunately, she would not co-operate with her handler when moving today.

Staffordshire Bull Terrier – Open ​​ ​​​ ​3 Entries / 1 Absent

1st Fergustaff Tudor Legacy (Mrs L Marshallsay) – BOB

Very masculine white and tan male full of breed type. Very typical head with strong punishing jaw housing large teeth set in a correct scissor bite. Well-muscled all over but not over-done. Although excitable on the move was the best mover on the day.  

2nd Skyestaff She Conquered JW (Hands & Freeman)

Back brindle bitch who just couldn’t match 1st for overall presence and showmanship. Pretty head with good bite could have a tidier ear. Well-muscled in the rear which she uses on the move can lose her topline while moving.

West Highland White Terrier - Post Graduate​​​​​3 Entries / 2 Absent

1st Ashgate Kelso (Mrs S Thomas) RBOB

Just out of puppy, she still needs a bit more time to develop, has attitude in spades, Feminine head with black points and well-placed ears that enhance expression. Coat of correct texture and well presented. Moved out around the ring with a free and easy stride.

West Highland White Terrier - Open ​​​​​​ 1 Entries

1st Hillcloud Echowave by Ashgate (Mrs S Thomas) - BOB

Another young girl with just a little more maturity than her kennel mate. Presented in lovely harsh white coat, presents a balanced picture in the stack and holds it on the move. Attractive head piece with dark eyes and nose. Extremely sound on the move which gave her the edge for best of breed.

AVNSC Terrier – Post Graduate ​ ​​​ ​2 Entries / 1 Absent \ Withdrawn

1st Unstoppable Da Beira Alta (IMP FRA) (Miss R & Miss E Mitchell) – RBOB BPIB – PG1

Parson Russell Terrier – What a super little puppy this girl is. Full of character and charm which pushed her to the top spot in the puppy group today. She has a typical head and expression with very attractive face markings. Graceful in neck with good shoulder and spannable rib. She moves out well with reach and drive.

AVNSC Terrier – Open ​ ​​​ ​4 Entries / 2 Absent

1st Ch Risibully Have You Seen Her with Fergustaff (Mrs L Marshallsay) – BOB – G1

Bull Terrier Miniature – One from the top draw a real quality exhibit. Plenty of breed type from head shape, strong bite strength of neck and body but is still feminine in her outlook. Moved really well with free flowing action and a very happy dispensation. A pleasure thank you for bringing her.

2nd Mindlen Mahican in Chellowside (Mrs R & Miss R Mitchell)

Parson Russell Terrier – Upright masculine male of good proportions, good head shape with well set ears framing his expression, Scissor bite. A nice sort to go over with flow from his neck to shoulder, easily spanned. Coat tight and harsh. He moved we for and aft but in profile seemed a bit hesitate which effected his topline but a lot to like.

AV Terrier - Puppy​​ ​​​ ​​5 Entries / 3 Absent

1st Thistlemead Fortuity (Ms Heeley)

Border Terrier - Very smart grizzle bitch puppy with so much promise. Otter like head of correct proportions, small V shape ears well set that frame her head well giving her a lovely expression. Short of coat today which just gave her brother the edge.

2nd Dainty Dandies Explorer at Lenacourt (IMP NLD) (Mrs V Harcourt-Morris)

AV Terrier – Post Graduate​​ ​​​ ​​6 Entries / 5 Absent

1st Thistlemead Fortitude (Ms Heeley) - BAVP

Border Terrier – Young grizzle dog puppy who still requires a little more time to be the finished picture. Pleasing in head and expression and is of a nice size. Moves out well with drive from behind holding his shape. Was in better coat than his sister to go Best AV puppy. Two very promising border puppies.

AV Terrier - Veteran ​​ ​​​ ​ ​6 Entries / 3 Absent

My favourite class of the day!

1st Ch Robelroy Many Dreams at Furlongfox ShCEx (Miss P Wynter) BAV – VG1 – BVIS

WFT - I am sure that everything that needs to be said about this dog has already been documented. Today he was presented to perfection, sporting a crisp pin wire coat. Constructional he just flows from his nose to his tail. When stacked you just cannot ignore him, and I am glad that the best in show judge agreed and placed him Best Veteran in Show

2nd Janski Philosopher Dajaces (Mrs J Lewis) – RBAV – VG2

Cesky Terrier – This dog was one of the best moving exhibits present today, takes full ownership of the ring, striding out with purpose and pose. Presented in show trim that enhanced his overall shape, well-muscled rear and strong neck. He was a pleasure to go over.

3rd Marizion May Flower at Ankietaz (Miss J Windsor-Hitchens) – VG3

Border terrier, another cracking veteran who was sporting a lovely new harsh jacket. Scissor bite still evident and although a little thicker throughout could still be spanned. Thank you for bringing her.

Terrier Group

G1 Ch Risibully Have You Seen Her with Fergustaff

G2 Lakkas Yankee Sweet Silkcroft (IMP SWE)

G3 Botterox Flint

Came through to the group from breed judge Mrs E Cole and could not be ignored in a very strong terrier group. Presented in top draw order this male is full of breed type, otter like head shape with well-placed ears falling to the cheek, dark eye with punishing expression. Correct scissor bite with large teeth. Double coat of good texture and dept of pelt. Moved well around the ring with drive and purpose.

G4 Komidion Rychnovsky Dajaces ShCEx

Terrier Puppy Group

PG1 Unstoppable Da Beira Alta (IMP FRA)

PG2 Honeypaws Shake It Off

PG3 Botterox Astri

Border Terrier bitch puppy of nice type, attractive head and expression with dark eye and strong bite. Flow of neck to rib into lion presents a pleasing outline and spannable body. Coat just going past its best but still had depth and texture. Moved well around the ring.

PG4 Dainty Dandies Explorer at Lenacourt