Bournemouth Canine Association

Bournemouth General Championship Show 2026

Border Terrier

MPD (3,1)

1. Gilpin’s Otterbobs Gurnal. Two promising pups here with the winner found in this 8 mth old. I thought him an excellent type and he presented a super outline. Neck of correct length to balance, excellent topline, ribbing carried well back, firm croup and tail pleased for set and carriage. Super headed youngster with moderate breadth to skull, expressive eyes, ears of correct size and set, strength to muzzle and correct dentition. Good angles front and rear and goes so well when viewed in profile and nice and firm in the rear. Front needs to tighten a tad but nothing untoward. Good quality jacket and pelt.

2. Atkinson’s Raedwulf Kaushik. This 6 mth old pushed the winner all the way. Balanced in outline with moderate length of neck, firm through the backline, touch more length to loin, correct croup and tail good for both set and carriage. Masculine head with skull of moderate breadth, the darkest of eyes which are full of expression, ears just right, strength to muzzle but a shade longer than that of 1 and correct scissor bite. He stands on excellent feet and when gaiting, he pleased on the go around and is true behind but like the winner needs to firm in front a touch. Easily spans and has an excellent jacket and pelt.

PD (4,0)

1. Buxton’s Dassett Eclipse. Quality pup of 11 mths who was excellent hands on given his correct construction. He presented a super outline with neck of moderate length, firm backline, ribbing extends well back and he’s easily spanned, muscular loin, correct croup and tail just right for set and carriage. Masculine headpiece with characteristic expression; excellent skull, quality eye and ear, short muzzle with strength and correct dentition. Good angulation both front and rear, correct breadth to chest and standing true on compact feet. On the move, he was nice and clean coming and going and also pleased on the go around. In between coats right now but with plenty of undercoat and pleasing pelt. RCC.

2. Goddard’s Awbrooksky Supersonic Jww26. Another pup of 11 mths who has much to like. He has an excellent neck, firm topline, correct ribbing and can be spanned, good through the couplings, correct croup and tail pleased for set and carriage. Pleasing head with correct breadth to skull, super expressive eyes, ears good for size and set, muzzle a touch longer than that of winner yet still with strength of jaw and correct dentition. Standing true in front on very good feet and firm in the rear but with a little more bend of stifle. Pleasing action all through. Best of jackets and thick pelt. 

3. Yates & Gooding’s Digmoor Solar Man at Ragatam

JD (3,0)

1. Girling’s Tarkaswell Hollywood Rock Benattivo. Three quite different youngsters challenged in this class. Although not in full jacket, this 17 mth old was my winner and he was excellent hands on. Balanced in outline with neck of correct length, firm backline, chest narrow and deep as required, good length to ribcage, correct croup and tail set on well and of correct carriage. Quality head with moderately broad skull, keen expressive eyes, ears good for size and set, short muzzle with strength and scissor bite. Good angulation both ends and stands true in front on very good feet. Totally sound and scored on the go around here.

2. Goddard’s Gracezheim Bounce Back to Awbrooksky. This 15 mth old lad also pleased. He has an excellent neck, correct through the topline, ribbing just right and easily spans, firm loin, and thick tail set on high and of good carriage. Attractive head with good skull, excellent eye and ear, short strong muzzle, slightly full cheeks and correct dentition. Very good front assembly and stands on compact feet. Moving freely when coming and going but couldn’t quite match the profile action of winner. Good pelt and pretty good texture to jacket.

3. Nettle’s Onziemehurst The Navigator

YD (6,1)

1. Spafford’s Dassett Oberon JW. I felt this was a rather varied class with some very different dogs competing. Approaching 19 mths old, this lad was excellent to go over and presented a nicely balanced outline. Neck of moderate length, firm back, correct ribbing and spans, good croup and excellent tail for set and carriage. Well proportioned head with masculine expression; skull of moderate breadth, dark eyes, ears correct for size and set, short well filled muzzle and scissor bite. Of correct construction front and rear and he stands nice and straight in front and has excellent feet. Moving freely on the down and back and also pleased when viewed in profile. Super texture to jacket and nice thick pelt. 

2. Hughes’ Arunmere Rhapsody In Red JW. 21 mth old lad who also appealed and he too, was a pleasure hands on. Pleasing outline with moderate length of neck, firm through the backline, easily spans and ribbing carried well back, good loin and tail set on well and of correct carriage. Masculine head with moderately broad skull, expressive eyes, ears pleased for size and set, strong muzzle of correct length to balance and good dentition. Correct angulation both ends and he stands true in front on excellent feet. Very good profile action and carriage. 

3. Yeates’ Bluebabel Your Song JW

ND (4,0)

1. Atkinson’s Raedwulf Kaushik

2. Taylor’s Barkanellie Banksy. 21 mth old who I thought a good type and he was pleasing to go over too. Correct length of neck to balance, firm in topline, correct ribbing and easily spans, good through the couplings, correct croup and tail thick at the base and of good carriage. Most attractive head and expression with good skull to muzzle proportions, lovely eye and ear, slightly full cheeks and scissor bite. Standing straight in front on compact feet and well-muscled all through. When gaiting, he pleased on the down and back but wasn’t quite as fluid on the go around which is where the winner scored. Very good texture to jacket and nice thick pelt.  

3. Affleck’s Otterock Trick or Treat

GD (1,0)

1. Tuffin’s Flegato Fidelio at Oatberry. 3 yr old standing alone here. Moderate length of neck, correct topline, ribcage of good length, firm croup and tail set on well and of pleasing carriage. Masculine head with moderately broad skull, eyes could be a shade darker to enhance expression, there is strength to his correct length of muzzle and dentition is good. He stands well naturally in front on good feet but has a touch more rear angulation than preferred. Moving ok all through but could have put a bit more effort into the proceedings. Good texture to jacket and thick pelt.

PGD (3,0)

1. Heeley’s Thistlemead Fortitude JW. 2 yr old who won here on overall construction and action. Balanced in outline with neck of medium length, firm backline, correct spring of rib and ribcage of good length, pleasing croup and tail set on well and of good carriage. Attractive head with moderate breadth of skull, keen dark eyes, ears of correct size and set, he has strength to his short muzzle and dentition is good. Pleasing angulation both front and rear and standing straight in front on very good feet. He moves cleanly on the down and back and also went well when viewed in profile. Good pelt and pretty good texture to jacket.

2. Windsor-Hichens’ Arunmere Bullet Proof JW. 2 yr old who presents a pleasing outline with correct length of neck to balance, firm topline, can be easily spanned and had correct ribbing, muscular loin and tail is fairly thick at the base as desired and of correct carriage. Nicely proportioned head with moderate breadth to skull, expressive eyes of good colour, ears correct for both size and set, short strong muzzle and good dentition. Standing on compact feet and moving ok fore and aft and although moves well on the go around, winner had the edge. Very good texture to jacket and thick pelt. 

3. Aldis’ Torryburn Drummer

LD (7,0)

1. Haydon’s Tallview Play The Game at Earthtaw. Somewhat varied class with this 3 yr old taking the win, scoring for overall type and he also pleased hands on. Balanced in outline with correct length of neck, firm topline, correct ribbing which easily spans, strength to loin, good croup and fairly thick tail set and carried just right. Quality head with super expression; moderate breadth to skull, good width between his dark eyes, correct ears for size and set, short muzzle and scissor bite. Standing well naturally in front on very good feet and well-muscled throughout. Moving freely coming and going and goes pretty well when viewed in profile. Excellent jacket and pelt. 

2. Nettle’s Onziemehurst The Red Baron JW. This 2 yr old is very different to the winner and was well handled here. Pleasing outline with excellent length of neck, correct topline, ribbing carried well back and can be spanned, firm croup and tail set on well and of good carriage. Head of good proportions, moderate breadth to skull, excellent eye and ear, strength to muzzle and scissor bite. Straight forelegs and standing on compact feet and pleased for length of leg. Moving well on the go around and nice and firm when going away but just flicking right pastern coming towards. Very good jacket and nice thick pelt. 

3. Jordan-Smith’s Jordith Roll Up And Shine JW

OD (5,0)

1. Goddard’s Ch/Swiss/It Ch Awbrooksky Never Back Down JW Ww23. 5 yr old who wasn’t in his full jacket on the day but he was excellent hands on and full of quality. Moderate length of neck blending smoothly into very good shoulders, firm straight back, first class ribbing which easily spans, strength to loin, correct croup and tail just right for set and carriage. Super head and expression; skull of moderate breadth, best of eyes and ears, short well filled muzzled with strength to jaws and scissor bite. Standing true in front on excellent feet and well-muscled throughout. On the move, he is accurate when coming and going and simply cannot be ignored on the go around. Good quality pelt. Very well handled to take the CC.

2. Mooney’s Chesterton Viva Las Vegas. 2 yr old with plenty to like. Balanced in outline with neck of correct length, firm in topline, ribcage carried well back and can easily be spanned, correct croup and tail pleased for set and carriage. Masculine headpiece with good skull to muzzle proportions, dark eyes, strength to muzzle and good dentition but overall preferred expression of winner. Soundly built all through and he stands straight and narrow in front on compact feet. Gaiting freely on the down and back and also pleased when viewed in profile.  

3. Atkinson’s Raedwulf Nightfall JW ShCEx OSW

VD (3,1)

1. Taylor’s Ch Barkanellie Blackadder. 7 yr old who very much appealed, scoring for type and presenting such a good outline. Neck of correct length to balance, excellent topline, ribbing extends well back and can be spanned, firm loin and fairly thick tail pleasing for set and carriage. Very nice head with masculine expression; moderately broad skull, dark keen eyes, correct ears, there is strength to his short muzzle and dentition is as you would wish. Good angulation both ends, straight forelegs, standing on excellent feet and presented in super nick. Gaiting well on the go around with confident carriage and nice and firm behind. Harsh well presented jacket and pliable pelt. Best Veteran. 

2. Tuffin’s Hartswelin Veritas with Oatberry VW. 8 yr old who pleased for outline with moderate length of neck, level back, correct spring of rib which easily spans, firm loin and tail good for set and carriage. Balanced headpiece with good skull, expressive eyes of good colour, strength to muzzle and scissor bite but overall expression not that of winner. Straight forelegs and not too much width in front, compact feet and moderately boned throughout. On the move, he went pretty well coming and going but profile action could not compete with that of 1. Good texture to jacket and thick pelt.

SBD/B (4,0)

1. Pearce’s Borderrush Ribera for Twizzlemere. 14 mth old bitch with plenty to like, pleasing for type and was rather narrow all through as desired. Lovely outline with neck of correct length, firm in topline, correct ribbing, strong loin, good croup and excellent tail for set and carriage. Well proportioned head with keen expressive eyes, ears pleased for size and set, strong muzzle and correct scissor bite. Standing true in front on very good feet and firm hindquarters with correct turn of stifle. Gaiting well when viewed in profile and nice and firm behind. Good quality jacket and thick pelt. Best Special Beginners and went on to take Special Beginners Group 2. 

2. Windsor-Hichens’ Arunmere Bullet Proof JW

3. Whisker’s Thistlestone Winter's Gold JW

VB (3,2)

1. Swain’s Baillieswells Scapa for Lexcol. 10 yr old who is totally feminine and of moderate build throughout. Neck of medium length, topline could be a touch firmer to advantage, pleasing rib which easily spans and tail good for set and carriage. Moderately broad skull, dark expressive eyes, short muzzle and correct dentition but age beginning to show in face as you would expect. Feet could be more knuckled. On the move, she went pretty well on the go around, is accurate going away but could be more positive when coming towards. 

MPB (5,2)

1. Atkinson’s Raedwulf Szabo. I really liked the first two here and both should go on to do very well. This 6 mth old took the win and she excels for type and presents such a good outline. Excellent neck, firm through the backline, good length to ribcage and ribbing just right for this stage in her development, correct croup and tail set on well and of pleasing carriage. Quality head with good skull to muzzle proportions, super expressive eyes, ears set on as you would wish, strength to muzzle and scissor bite. Correct angles front and rear and she stands true in front on very good feet. Excellent profile action and moves with confidence for one so young. Very good texture to jacket and nice thick pelt. 

2. Horner’s Stineval Tamara. This 6 mth old was hot on the heels of the winner and another so correct for type and beautifully balanced. Correct length of neck, excellent topline, ribbed well back, firm croup and tail set and carried as desired. First class head and brimming over with expression; moderately broad skull, excellent eye and ear, short muzzle, strong jaws and correct dentition. Standing dead on in front on compact feet and firm hindquarters with correct bend of stifle. This girl also impressed on the go around and is nice and firm when going away, however winner just had the edge coming towards. Good quality jacket and pelt.

3. Heeley’s Thistlemead Fedora

PB (6,1)

1. Spafford’s Dassett Silhouette. Class which saw some very promising pups challenge. This 11 mth old came out on top and was one who gave me a real buzz when going over her. Excelling in outline, moderate in bone and completely functional. Correct length of neck to give balance, firm in topline, ribbing easily spans and there is good length to ribcage, correct croup and tail has the desired strength and thickness and is spot on for set and carriage. Super head with moderate breadth of skull, keen expressive eyes, very good ears, strength of muzzle and scissor bite. Soundly built both front and rear, standing well naturally on excellent feet and she certainly didn’t let herself when gaiting; moving freely on the down and back and so correct on the go around too. Good quality jacket and nice thick pelt. Best Puppy. Thrilled to see she later went on to win the Puppy Group. 

2. Atkinson’s Raedwulf Inayat. This 6 mth old is another good one but giving away a little on age when up against the winner who will soon be into Junior. Pleasing outline with moderate length of neck, correct through the backline, ribcage of good length, there is strength to loin, croup is nice and firm and her tail set and carriage are correct. Feminine head, yet with the desired keen expression of the breed; very good eye and ear, short muzzle and correct scissor bite. I liked her angles both ends and she stands nice and straight in front on compact feet. When gaiting, she is nice and free when viewed in profile and true when going away but just to firm a tad in front. Harsh jacket and thick pelt. 

3. Hales’ Awbrooksky Riding Shotgun to Hoathwood

JB (5,1)

1. Guvercin’s Glebeheath Marigold. Approaching 14 mths, this girl ticked all the boxes for me, excelling for type and outline and a delight to go over. She presents a super picture with correct length of neck to give balance, firm through the topline, ribbing extends well back and can be spanned, strength to loin, correct croup and desired thickness to tail which is set on well and of good carriage. First class head with distinctive ‘Otter’ appearance; moderately broad skull, dark keen eyes with plenty of width between, she has strength to her short muzzle and dentition is correct. Solidly built all through, she stands just right in front and is not too wide, feet are compact and well padded and hindquarters are firm and with correct angulation. On the go around, she moved freely with a good length of stride and also pleased on the down and back. Excellent jacket with good undercoat and characteristic thick pelt. CC & BOB. Pleased to see she later went on to take Group 4. 

2. Pearce’s Borderrush Ribera for Twizzlemere

3. Hughes’ Arunmere Worth The Wait

YB (4,1)

1. Shields’ Wilholme Angels Envy. It was a close call between the first two bitches here, both full of quality but differing. This 16 mth old took the class and she was excellent hands on. Feminine and moderately boned, rather narrow all through as required and with clean lines. Neck of correct length, strong backline, ribcage of good length, firm loin and tail pleased for both set and carriage. Moderate breadth to skull, eyes of good colour, ears are correct for size and set, short strong muzzle and scissor bite. I liked her angulation both ends and when gaiting there is freedom of movement with good carriage. Harsh jacket with good undercoat and she has a nice thick pelt.  

2. Sansom’s Tarkaswell Hollywood Fame JW. 17 mth old who is also full of quality and I thought an excellent type. Balanced in outline with neck well set on, no suggestion of weakness in the topline, excellent ribbing which easily spans, muscular loin, firm croup and tail just right for set and carriage. Super headed girl with correct skull to muzzle proportions, keen expressive eyes, ears good for size and set, strong jaws and with correct dentition. She stands well naturally in front and has excellent feet. Making the most of herself at all times, she too pleased on the go around but just not quite as accurate coming toward as winner. Quality coat and pelt. 

3. Taylor’s Clydebeck Opal

NB (8,2)

1. Atkinson’s Raedwulf Szabo

2. Atkinson’s Raedwulf Inayat

3. Hughes’ Arunmere Worth The Wait

GB (5,3)

1. Goddard’s Gracezheim Inspired by Awbrooksky. 15 mth old comfortably taking this class although not in her full jacket on the day. Feminine all through, she pleased in outline with clean neck of moderate length, very good topline, correct ribbing and spans easily, firm in croup and tail set on well and of pleasing carriage. Skull is moderately broad, eyes of good colour, ears correct for size, scissor bite and overall a pretty good expression. Pleasing front assembly with nice compact feet and firm hindquarters but with a touch more bend of stifle. On the move, she went well all through and particularly pleased on the go around. Thick pelt and evidence of undercoat. 

2. Oakman’s Wreakevalley Flighty Miss. Moderately built 3 yr old who is balanced in outline with correct length of neck and pleasing ribcage which can be spanned but she could be firmer in croup. Feminine headpiece with moderate breadth to skull, nice dark eyes and correct scissor bite but I would like to see more fill below the eyes. She stands straight in front and has well padded feet and on the move she was good when coming and going but winner had the edge on the go around. Harsh jacket and plenty of thickness to pelt.

PGB (8,4)

1. Lowe & Miles’ Rockslade Rebel Rebel JW. 16 mth old who really took my eye and she was in no way disappointing upon closer examination. Feminine all through, of moderate build and excelling in outline. Clean neck which is well set on, firm topline, excellent ribbing and spans easily, strong loin, correct croup and tail just right for set and carriage. Quality head which is well proportioned, keen expressive eyes which are well filled below, correct ears, short muzzle with strength and scissor bite. She has correct angulation both ends, stands nice and straight in front on well padded feet and was presented here in firm, hard condition. Impressive profile action, carrying herself well and handled to advantage. Harsh coat with dense undercoat and very good pelt.  

2. Yeates’ Badgerbeck Little Jeannie at Bluebabel JW. This 22 mth old girl was another who pleased when going over and she has a super harsh jacket and there is plenty of thickness to her pelt. Moderate length of neck, firm backline, ribcage is carried well back and there is no issue when spanning, strong loin and tail is well set on. Nicely proportioned head with feminine expression; eyes of good colour and keen as desired, strong muzzle and correct dentition. Straight forelegs without too much width in front and correct angles in the hindquarters. Pleasing action on the go around and when going away but winner had the edge coming at you. 

3. Heeley’s Thistlemead Fortuity

LB (11,3)

1. Atkinson’s Raedwulf Mata Hari JW. A good sized class but some very different bitches challenged which gave me much to consider. This 5 yr old was the eventual winner and I felt she was the best overall package. She was good hands on and has an excellent harsh jacket and a nice thick pelt. Neck of correct length to balance, good length of leg, firm topline, rib can be easily spanned and extends well back, correct croup and tail set on well and of pleasing carriage. Excellent head qualities with correct breadth to skull, expressive eyes with plenty of width between, ears pleased for size and set, strength to muzzle and jaws and correct dentition. Standing well naturally in front, she has nice compact feet and when gaiting, she went well on the go around and scored in this class on the down and back. 

2. Girling’s Benattivo Oh Joy. 2 yr old who initially I thought would take the class. Out of a smaller mould than the winner and appealing for overall type and balance. Neck well set on, firm through the backline, pleasing rib and spans with ease, strength to loin and characteristic tail of good set and carriage. Attractive head with skull and muzzle of correct proportions, keen expressive eyes, ears good for both size and set and scissor bite. Standing nice and straight in front on well padded feet and presented in firm, hard condition. On the move, she pleased on the go around and is nice and accurate when going away but front action not that of winner. Harsh jacket and lovely thick pelt. 

3. Stevens’ Ranthorn Return Favour for Cobstoneway (Imp USA)

OB (9,3)

1. Gilpin’s Otterbobs Indeedido JW. 21 mth old who excels for type and presents a perfectly balanced outline. Neck of moderate length which is well set on, firm topline, ribbing carries well back and she can easily be spanned, there is strength of loin, croup is correct and she has an excellent tail for both set and carriage. Super headed girl with skull of moderate breadth, intelligent eyes of good colour giving keenness of expression, ears just right for size and set, muzzle of correct length to balance head and with desired strength and dentition is correct. Pleasing construction all through, standing straight in front with not too much width and with well-padded feet. Gaiting particularly well when viewed in profile and with good self carriage. Excellent texture to jacket, very well presented and with thickness of pelt. RCC.  

2. Shields’ Ch Liatch Madame Pommery at Wilholme JW ShCEx OSW. This 5 yr old was another who very much appealed and a delight to go over. Totally a working terrier and correct size and build to be able to go to ground. Neck of moderate length, firm in topline, excellent ribbing, correct croup and tail just right for both set and carriage. Feminine head with correct breadth to skull, keen dark eyes, ears pleased for both size and set, strength to jaws and good dentition but overall winner had the edge in expression for me. Soundly built both front and rear, straight moderately boned forelegs, compact feet and firm hindquarters with well let down hocks. On the move, she pleased coming and going and also went well on the go around. Jacket of quality and thickness of pelt.  

3. Bullen’s Tiny Tia Clootie Dumpling

Judge: Tim Ball