Yeovil & District Canine Society

I’d like to thank the committee for inviting me to Judge Border Terriers at this lovely show, we had a big ring to see the dogs get into their stride and show what they are made of, movement was on average ok, a few crabbing around corners, size varied a lot with some difficult to span, coats were generally good with only one fully stripped. Thank you to my two stewards keeping things running on a windy day! 

1st Puppy ( Onthill Silver Star At Foxchapel)

Lovely sized B&T bitch, of well balanced proportions, feminine otter head, neck flowing into level topline , good tail set, spannable with good textured jacket, moved soundly around the ring. Bright future ahead no doubt, pleased to award BPIB 

2nd (Itsaso A Beacon Of Hope )

Another promising puppy, grizzle bitch of good size, with feminine otter head, well placed ears, strong muzzle and good dentation, coat of good texture, spanned easily, good angulation throughout, moved well for a youngster, close call between two. Preferred overall outline of one on the day.

Yearling 

1st Botterox Astri

Well proportioned grizzle bitch with otter head with good bite and dentation, good lay of shoulder , easily spanned, harsh jacket and thick pelt, ribs carried well back with flowing topline making nice outline on the move. 

2nd Thistlemead Fortuity 

Handy sized grizzle bitch of lovely type I’ve judged before, feminine head with good expression, neat ears , strong muzzle and big teeth, dense harsh jacket , pleasing topline. Handled very well, Just preferred drive of one on the day.

Graduate

1st Thistlestone kiss Of Fire

Beautiful grizzle bitch who caught my eye straight away, nice size, feminine otter head, correct bite with big teeth, harsh jacket, top line flowing seamlessly from head to tail, well balanced throughout, moved with ease and drive around the ring using well muscled hind quarters. One to watch. BOB TG2

2nd (Thistlemead Fortitude)

Impressive grizzle male who I have judged before, maturing nicely, masculine otter head of good proportions, well set ears, good bite, right amount of bone, excellent harsh jacket and thick pelt, good angles throughout, powered around the ring with purpose, unlucky to meet 1 today in such fine form. Another with a promising future.

Limit

1st Botterox Chaos

A well built male B&T , masculine head with strong muzzle, good length of neck into well placed shoulders, good bone & harsh jacket, just spanable , moved with drive , handled well.

2nd Clydebeck Layla’s Gem 

G&T bitch of handy size with good otter head and neat ears, narrow body lines , spans easily , good length of neck and lay of shoulder with level topline, went well on the move, would prefer more rear angulation 

Open - Dog

1st (Foxchapel Perfect Day With Foxcourt)

Lovely sized male with beautiful otter head of good proportions and expression, good lay of shoulder, easily spanned, harsh jacket and good pelt, well balanced throughout, moved well with drive pushed hard for top honours RBOB 

2nd (Ragatam Eros)

Larger type than 1st , well balanced throughout, masculine head , with slightly longer muzzle, harsh jacket, well placed shoulders , ribs well back, moved effortlessly around the ring, just preferred overall size of one. 

Open Bitch

1st Thistlestone Winter’s Gold JW

Nice sized grizzle bitch with feminine otter head , good dentation, lovely flow of neck into excellent topline , easily spanned, harsh, dense jacket and good angulation throughout moved well.

2nd Clydebeck Tanzanite

Feminine grizzle bitch on narrow lines, pleasing head with dark eye, ribs well back, spans easily, balanced throughout, moved ok, lacking coat today.