Marlborough & District Canine Society

Marlborough & District Canine Society Open Show

Monday 4th May

Terrier Group

Judge Tracey Anscombe (Orangebox)

Bull Terrier

Best of Breed: Teirwgwyn Miss Hazel of Waybully JW

Reserve Best of Breed: Archetype Tosheroon for Waybully JW

Class 455. Post Graduate

1st: Archetype Tosheroon for Waybully JW

The sole entry in this class and a good representative of the breed, showing a clean outline, typical head properties and balanced construction. Moved soundly and with purpose, presented in good condition and giving a pleasing overall account.

Class 456. Open

1st: Teirwgwyn Miss Hazel of Waybully JW

A quality exhibit with strong breed type and an excellent overall picture. Typical in head and expression, well made throughout and moving freely, showing confidence and style. Presented in first-rate order and fully deserving of Best of Breed.

Cesky Terrier

Best of Breed: Alchemy Like A Hurricane (Imp Can)

Class 458. Special Yearling

1st: Alchemy Like A Hurricane (Imp Can)

The sole entry in this class and a very pleasing example of the breed, showing a balanced outline, correct proportions and a typical expression. Well constructed, moved soundly and with purpose, and was presented in good coat and condition. A deserving Best of Breed winner that went on to place 2nd in the Group.

Fox Terrier (Wire)

Best of Breed: Alkinra Gossip Gal

Class 472. Open

1st: Alkinra Gossip Gal

The sole entry in this class and a very pleasing example of the breed, showing a smart outline, good balance and true terrier character. Typical in head and expression, soundly constructed and moving with freedom and purpose, this exhibit gave a polished performance throughout. Presented in excellent order and fully deserving of Best of Breed.

Manchester Terrier

Best of Breed: Ch Talanors Time for Fun ShCEx VW

Class 480. Open

1st: Ch Talanors Time for Fun ShCEx VW

The sole entry in this class and a champion of evident quality, presenting a clean outline, correct breed character and a polished show-ring performance. Soundly made and moving well, this exhibit showed to advantage throughout and was presented in excellent order. A worthy class winner that also went on to win the AV Champion class.

Norfolk Terrier

Best of Breed: Watercroft Maybellene at Tamodan

Reserve Best of Breed: Watercroft Tittle Tattle at Tamodan NAF

Best Puppy: Watercroft Tittle Tattle at Tamodan NAF

Class 481. Puppy

1st: Watercroft Tittle Tattle at Tamodan NAF

The sole puppy in the class and still very raw at this stage, but nevertheless showing enough breed character to suggest promise for the future. Pleasing in outline, active on the move and well presented, with time very much on its side. Deserved Best Puppy and Puppy Group 2.

Class 484. Open

1st: Watercroft Maybellene at Tamodan

A quality exhibit of good type, showing a balanced outline, typical head properties and sound construction. Moved freely and with purpose, carrying itself well throughout and presented in excellent order. A deserving Best of Breed winner and considered strongly in the group.

Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Best of Breed: Carnkie Ragged Robin

Reserve Best of Breed: Dainty Dandies Explorer at Lenacourt (Imp Nld) JW

Best Puppy: Carnkie Ragged Robin

Class 461. Puppy

1st: Carnkie Ragged Robin

A very promising youngster, showing the correct long, low outline and pleasing breed character. Attractive in head and expression, well balanced throughout and moving soundly, this youngster made a lovely picture and deserved both Best Puppy and Best of Breed, later topping the Puppy Group.

Class 462. Special Yearling

1st: Leesam Mr Blue

A very typical youngster presenting the correct long, low outline and pleasing balance throughout. Good head and expression, strong neck and well laid shoulders, with adequate bone and substance for age. Moved out soundly with a positive action and showed to advantage, carrying a harsh jacket in good order.

2nd: Lairdship Lickety Split JW

Another quality exhibit with much to like, showing good breed character and a balanced outline. Pleasing in head and eye, well ribbed and soundly made, covering the ground steadily. Just preferred the overall finish and presence of the winner on the day.

Class 463. Post Graduate

1st: Leesam Mr Blue

Placed first in the previous class.

Class 464. Open

1st: Dainty Dandies Explorer at Lenacourt (Imp Nld) JW

Full of breed type and quality, with a strong but refined head, good expression and correct proportions. Well constructed fore and aft, with a firm topline and the distinctive outline required in the breed. Moved freely and soundly with purpose, and was presented in excellent coat and condition.

2nd: Dryfevalley Willow at Carnkie

A well balanced and honest exhibit of good type, showing pleasing outline, body and coat. Moved steadily around the ring and pressed hard here, but I preferred the winner for overall finish and breed character.

Parson Russell Terrier

Best of Breed: Foxfur Espionage for Rodzina JW

Reserve Best of Breed: Woodheale Fancy That

Class 491. Post Graduate

1st: Woodheale Fancy That

The sole exhibit present in this class and a pleasing representative of the breed, showing a balanced outline, good terrier character and sound construction. Moved steadily and with purpose, presented in good order and deserving of the class win.

Class 492. Open

1st: Foxfur Espionage for Rodzina JW: Smart, workmanlike terrier with a balanced outline, correct proportions and plenty of breed character. Good head and expression, well laid shoulder, level topline and sound hindquarters, enabling a free, purposeful action. Shown in hard condition and full of presence, this exhibit appealed for overall correctness and attitude and deserved Best of Breed and Group 1.

2nd: Digaden Get Up and Go: A very worthy challenger with good type and substance, soundly made and carrying itself well. Pleasing head, good body properties and a tidy, efficient mover, presented in good order. Gave away to the younger exhibt whi had a touch more finish and polish on this occasion.

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Best of Breed: Milarkebull Eleven

Reserve Best of Breed: Duffmann Acromantula Atlomstaffs

Class 498. Special Yearling

1st: Milarkebull Eleven

Upstanding youngster with excellent breed type, showing a clean outline, good balance and real presence. Strong, well shaped head with keen expression, good front, well sprung ribs and muscular quarters. Moved freely and positively, holding topline and showing to advantage throughout. Best of Breed and Group 3.

2nd: Duffmann Acromantula Atlomstaffs

An attractive and well-made exhibit with pleasing proportions and good substance for age. Soundly constructed, in good condition and moving steadily, showing true Stafford attitude. Very close so awarded reserve best of breed.

Class 499. Post Graduate

1st: Milarkebull Eleven

Placed first in the previous class.

2nd: Thebilecious Te Amo Atlomstaffs

Good type and size, with an attractive outline and pleasing expression. Well muscled and in good order, moving soundly and showing a willing attitude. A quality exhibit, but I preferred the winner for overall strength and finish.

Class 500. Open

1st: On The Hill Two at Tidestaff

The sole entry in the class and a sound, honest exhibit with good substance, pleasing balance and true breed character. Moved steadily and showed well, presented in good condition and deserving of the class win.

A.V.N.S.C. Terrier

Best of Breed: Muliebrity Mystic Topaz, Airedale Terrier

Reserve Best of Breed: Calavey’s Shenanigans, Jack Russell Terrier

Best Puppy: Braymeadow Lancelot, Jack Russell Terrier

Class 505. Puppy

1st: Braymeadow Lancelot, Jack Russell Terrier

Promising puppy with plenty of breed character and a smart, balanced outline. Good head and expression, sound construction and confident movement, covering the ground well for one so young. Presented in good order and shown to advantage throughout; a very close decision, with much to like about both these puppies. Best Puppy.

2nd: Oakfayre's Red Flags, Bull Terrier (Miniature)

A promising puppy with a clean outline, good substance and the distinctive breed profile already developing well. Typical in head and expression, moved soundly and was far more settled in its second class, showing lots of promise for the future and making a very pleasing overall picture for one so young.

Class 506. Special Yearling

1st: Muliebrity Mystic Topaz, Airedale Terrier

Quality yearling of good type, standing over plenty of ground and showing a balanced, workmanlike outline. Good head and expression, well constructed throughout and moved soundly with purpose. Shown in good coat and condition and made the most of its opportunities in the ring, later going on to take Best of Breed. Highly considered in the group but just lacked the spark shown in the class.

2nd: Laserna Valentino, Jack Russell Terrier

An appealing exhibit with good terrier character, pleasing proportions and a sound, active action. Well put together, with a neat outline and good presentation, giving a good account throughout. Just found the winner had greater overall strength and finish in this company.

Class 507. Post Graduate

1st: Vixenview Gin Fizz for Lenacourt, Jack Russell Terrier

The sole exhibit present in this class and a pleasing example, showing good balance, sound construction and true terrier character. Moved steadily and with purpose, presented in good order and deserving of the class win.

Class 508. Open

1st: Calavey’s Shenanigans, Jack Russell Terrier

The sole entry present in the class and a sound, workmanlike exhibit with good type and balance. Pleasing in outline, active on the move and shown in good condition, giving a solid performance and deserving Reserve Best of Breed.

Terrier Group

1st: Foxfur Espionage for Rodzina JW, Parson Russell Terrier

Headed a strong group with his smart, workmanlike outline, sound movement and excellent terrier character

2nd: Alchemy Like A Hurricane (Imp Can), Cesky Terrier

Pleasing and well balanced Cesky of good type.

3rd: Milarkebull Eleven, Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Placed third on his quality, substance and positive performance

4th: Ch Barkanellie Blackadder, Border Terrier

A much-admired veteran Border Terrier that completed the group placings in fourth and had earlier headed the Veteran class.

Terrier Puppy Group

1st: Carnkie Ragged Robin, Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Topped the Puppy Group as a very promising youngster with the correct outline, pleasing balance and sound movement.

2nd: Watercroft Tittle Tattle at Tamodan NAF, Norfolk Terrier

Still raw but showing enough breed character and promise for the future.

3rd: Braymeadow Lancelot, Jack Russell Terrier

Smart puppy with plenty of terrier character and a confident, balanced performance.

AV Class 509. Veteran

1st: Ch Barkanellie Blackadder, Border Terrier

A worthy veteran who has retained his breed type, balance and overall quality to a high degree. Typical in head and expression, soundly constructed and still moving out with purpose and assurance. In excellent condition and presented to advantage, he showed why he continues to command attention.

2nd: On The Hill Two at Tidestaff, Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Admirable veteran with good substance, sound construction and a pleasing outline. Still active on the move and shown in hard condition, with plenty of breed character and a steady performance. Just behind the winner for overall quality and finish, but a very creditable second.

3rd: Ch Talanors Time for Fun ShCEx VW, Manchester Terrier

Reserve: Digaden Get Up and Go, Parson Russell Terrier

AV Class 510. Puppy

1st: Oakfayre's Red Flags, Bull Terrier (Miniature)

Much more settled in this class, which gave the edge over second, and again showed plenty of promise for the future.

2nd: Watercroft Tittle Tattle at Tamodan NAF

 AV Class 511. Champion

1st: Ch Talanors Time for Fun ShCEx VW, Manchester Terrier

A worthy champion, presented in excellent condition and showing enduring quality; a credit to the owner.