BEST IN SHOW CRITIQUE
28th NOVEMBER 2015
JUDGE - MAUREEN WARD

BEST IN SHOW

Best in Show and Best Puppy in Show McCourt/Eardley & O’Reilly’s Silhill Barney Rubble, stunning red 10mth Australian Terrier, that takes your eye as he enters the ring, good length to head just right in width, liked the balance between muzzle and skull, good scissor bite used his ears and eyes, lovely shape to neck strong with just the slight arch blending into shoulders, good length to body in balance to head, strong, well ribbed and strength in loins, no problem on the move parallel both fore and aft with power from the rear, keeping topline firm, a natural he has that charisma and loves the ring giving him the edge over a lovely ring of top quality dogs to take Best in Show and Best Puppy in Show.   

Reserve Best Dog In Show Hollingsbee’s Otterwood Caius JW shCM, smart workman like 2 yr Border Terrier, beautiful otter type headpiece with just the right breadth of skull to balance short strong muzzle, correct bite, nice eye, and used his ears to advantage, correct length of neck to complement body, nice forelegs with straight front, loved his length of body with ribs well back with strength in loins, harsh dense coat to complete the picture, moved without effort.

3rd Best in Show Riley’s Brindlefield Mr Bojangles, liked this 4 yr Lakelands overall body shape and   balance of head, good dark eye in conjunction with his ear carriage enhanced expression using his ears to advantage, correct scissor bite, good front, with ample neck and shoulders well laid back with not too much width to chest, substance to bone just right to balance, brought in lovely condition, no problem on the move handler kept him just at the right pace.

4th Best in Group Hedges/McBride Brohez Rubin Hurricane (imp. Aus) Good overall outline and body shape to this b/b/w 20mth SBT dog, liked his overall bone structure and size, solid head piece with balance between skull and muzzle good stop and cheek muscles, short strong neck into well laid shoulders, well separated legs with plenty of lung space, and nice rib, waisted into firm quarters, a lovely outline to this dog in a compact body shape, not disappointed on the move.

BEST PUPPY IN SHOW

Best Puppy in Show McCourt/Eardley & O’Reilly’s Silhill Barney Rubble

Reserve Best Puppy in Show Winwood /Tunnah Nerotoro Stella, lovely headed 9mth SBT bitch, full of herself but obeyed handler, clean head shape with width and length to balance, good stop and cheek bumps, correct scissor bite, nice eye and ears, clean neck into shoulders, good width in front with bone and substance to match age, nice tuck up and back quarters well-muscled, full of enthusiasm but steady on the move never put a foot wrong to take the edge over a really good ring of youngsters

3rd Puppy in Show Gee’s Watercroft Pick of the Pops, loved this 10mth Norfolk Terrier, breadth to skull with enough space between the ears, well-shaped muzzle, good scissor bite, nice eye with alert expression throughout, shoulders well laid back and well sprung ribs with good overall compact body shape, well-muscled hindquarters for age, good hard coat, no problem on the move and kept topline level, a lovely youngster she sparkled full of fun and on her toes throughout.

4th in Group Brannan/Kelly Brankell Double or Quit, lovely racy outline and body shape to this 10mth Border Terrier bitch, has quality and type, nice head piece just enough width in head for age, good scissor bite, liked her eye placement enhancing her expression, length of neck complements body structure with good bone and just the right substance to balance, with coat to complete overall picture moved both ways without hesitation,

Judge Maureen Ward

 

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