Parson Russell Terrier
The Parson Russell Terrier Club Championship Show
5th November 2017 Judge Jan Wood
It was a great pleasure to judge the Parson Russell Terrier Club Show, thank you to the exhibitors for their entry and the steward for keeping the ring running smoothly.
Just a few general comments that I hope will be taken in the spirit that they are intended. Type was varied and I was concerned that some exhibits were rather short and boxy with high tailsets, I personally feel that it is most important to keep the balance and topline of the Parson Russell Terrier and not slip down the same route that their cousins the Fox Terriers went down one hundred years ago gradually shortening backs and highering tail sets until they got to the dogs that we see in the ring today. I was also disappointed to see some exhibits not demonstrating the correct gait, a Parson should not have choppy or exaggerated movement but should cover the ground effortlessly and smoothly. Coats varied greatly and I forgave several exhibits for being out of coat, however I was disappointed to find that some did not have that all important undercoat, a thick loose pelt is also an important feature of the Parson and whilst some pelts were excellent others were either thin and loose, thick and tight or worst of all thin and tight. I appreciate that these things come from days when the majority of dogs were bred for work unlike today but even so the breed standard is quite clear in what it asks for and that is what we should be breeding for.
It was pleasing to find that feet were good overall, that bone was correct and that dentition was good throughout, so I won't be commenting on these points individually. Most exhibits were in fit hard condition, however a few were carrying too much weight and some were far too thin. Having said all of that I don't believe in fault judging but judging the whole dog and I was pleased with my winners.
It was lovely to see several new exhibitors having a go I do hope that they will persevere and enjoy and hobby.
MPD 4
1st Hooley's Hoolmark Johnny Guitar, promising young w/t dog with correct wedge shaped head pleasing eyes and ear set. Good for overall type and balance with correct topline and tailset, nice reach of neck with well laid shoulder and good return of upper arm, good coat and to span, well developed quarters for his age. BPD.
2nd Hughes' Jappatin Statesman of Ruffnfuff, predominately white workmanlike dog with a keen expression, enough neck and good lay of shoulder, thick double coat and good pelt, strong quarters with well let down hocks, different type to the class winner but still deserved his place.
3rd Jones' Pacolito American Express to Neelan, w/t dog pleasing through head, eye and ear set, good neck, shoulder and return of upper arm, correct coat and pelt, well developed quarters.
PD 2
1st Broadberry's Ratscallion Son of a Gun, dark tri needing to drop into himself, attractive head with dark expressive eyes and correct ears, correct through neck, shoulder and upper arm, easy to span, good coat, pelt and topline.
2nd Hall's Frithgarth Stone Meadow, predominately white dog who was not cooperating with his handler to day so was difficult to assess.
JD 3
1st Bigland's Heythrop Taggert, lovely type of smooth workmanlike terrier of the correct size, good wedge shaped head with correct eyes and ears, good through neck, front assembly and overall balance, correct topline and tailset, good to span, strong quarters, in super hard condition, moved well when he settled. Pushed hard for top honours.
2nd Broadberry's Mindlen Magnum at Ratscallion, smart tricoloured dog built on different lines to the class winner, good through head, neck, lay of shoulder and return of upper arm, easy span, good thick pelt, pleasing quarters which he used to his advantage in profile movement.
3rd Foster & Fuller's Hoolmark Paleface, well balanced dog with good head, pleasing through neck and lay of shoulder, strong quarters, moved well from all angles.
ND 0
GD 0
PGD 0
LD 6 (1)
1st Whiteley's Sunrock & Russell Yard's Made In America (Imp USA), correct size w/b dog who could not be denied top honours today, good wedge shaped head with dark eyes and correct ear set, good reach of neck flowing into well laid shoulders and good return of upper arm, good to span, harsh coat and correct pelt, good thigh and second thigh although he was inclined to overstretch himself which made them difficult to appreciate, moved well from all angles. DCC & BOS.
2nd Young's Chadbrook Roux, another of correct size with pleasing head, good through neck and lay of shoulder, correct coat and pelt, also inclined to straighten out his hind angulation when stacked, moved well when relaxed.
3rd Newport's Digaden Pitch Perfect, w/t dog with pleasing head and expression, good ear set, correct through neck, lay of shoulder and return of upper arm, good to span, correct tailset and coat, well developed thigh and second thigh, lovely profile movement.
OD 4 (1)
1st Blair & Hadley's Cleeve Hill Kasper, predominately white six year old dog carrying his years very well, correct shaped head, good expressive eyes and correct ear set. Correct neck fitting well into just the right lay of shoulder and good return of upper arm, good topline and tailset, super thick loose pelt and good coat, correct quarters with well let down hocks, moved well. RDCC.
2nd Baker's Ch Pacolito Protolythic, w/t dog built on different lines to the winner, strong wedge shaped head with good eye and expression, correct reach of neck fitting nicely into correct lay of shoulder and return of upper arm, good to span, strong well developed quarters.
3rd Smith's Digaden Top Hat and Tails, w/t dog with lovely head and expression, correct neck and front assembly, good topline and tailset, well developed quarters with well let down hocks, good profile movement.
VD 2 (1)
1st Farrow's Ch Glenholm Happy Go Lucky, nine year old tri dog who is carrying his years well, he won puppy under me at SKC in 2009 it's super to see him still going strong. Lovely head and expression, correct earset, good through neck and front assembly, good topline and tailset, correct thigh and second thigh, moved well from all angles. BVD.
MPB 4 (1)
1st Laird's Drailam Honky Tonk Woman, pretty tri baby, good through head, eyes and ears, correct neck, lay of shoulder and return of upper arm, good to span, correct topline and tailset, good thick loose pelt, well let down hocks, moved well for her age.
2nd Dayman's Pacolito Phinal Edition, another nice tri puppy, pleasing through head, neck and lay of shoulder, good to span, harsh coat, well developed quarters for her age.
3rd Baker's Pacolito Rumourmonger, w/t pup close up to second and could change places another day, correct through head, reach of neck and lay of shoulder, good to span, pleasing topline and tailset, harsh coat, moved well in profile.
PB 4 (1)
1st Kirby's Pacolito Recent Rumour, w/t more mature litter sister to third in previous class, good wedge shaped head with dark eyes and pleasing expression, correct ears, good neck, lay of shoulder and return of upper arm, correct topline and tailset, good to span, thick pelt and harsh dense coat, well developed quarters for age and moved well when settled. BPB & BPIS.
2nd Dayman's Pacolito Phinal Edition.
3rd Young's Chadbrook Elka, predominately white pup built on different lines to the two above, pleasing head and eyes, neat ears, arched neck, good to span, not moving out very well today.
JB 6 (2)
1st Roberts & Murray's Mindlen Muskett, pretty tri bitch with feminine head, good through eyes and ears, correct reach of neck and front assembly, good to span, correct pelt and coat, good topline and straight well set tail, muscled thigh and second thigh, good profile movement.
2nd Sorrell's Tegtaran Tamsyn Tilly, I liked this w/t bitch very much but she was playing hard to handle for her novice owner and her harsh coat needed tidying, correct wedge shaped head with good eyes and ears, good through neck and front assembly, OK to span, good topline and tailset, good quarters with well let down hocks. Moved well.
3rd Newport’s Digaden Runner Bean, lovely type of w/t bitch, good for size, head shape, eyes and ears, good reach of neck and lay of shoulder and return of upper arm, pleasing topline, easy to span, correct coat and quarters, good profile movement.
NB 6 (1)
1st Sorrell's Tegtaran Tamsyn Tilly.
2nd Newport’s Digaden Runner Bean.
3rd Wiblin's Savana Sundreamer, workmanlike tri bitch of a different type to the two above, correct wedge shaped head, eyes and earset, strong neck, correct lay of shoulder and return of upper arm, good coat and correct pelt, good to span strong quarters, moved well from all angles.
GB 4
1st Hughes Ruffntuff That Was So Close, workmanlike w/t bitch with correct wedge shaped head, expressive eyes and correct earset, strongly built through neck, lay of shoulder and return of upper arm, thick pelt and good coat, well developed quarters which helped her move well when settled.
2nd Pell's Pipinbrook Mini The Minx At Olliebark, pretty tri bitch who was not cooperating with her handling, good dark eyes and well set ears, just enough reach of neck with good lay of shoulder and return of upper arm, good to span as you would expect from one of the correct size, moved well in profile.
3rd Hall's Frithgarth Sky Lantern, this w/t bitch is built on larger lines and not as balanced as the two above, she had good profile movement.
PGB 5
1st Steele's Digaden Get Up And Go, lovely type of w/t bitch of the correct size, good through head, eyes, ears, reach of neck, lay of shoulder and return of upper arm, correct topline and tailset, correct thick pelt and good coat, well developed thigh and second thigh with well let down hocks, moved well when settled. RBCC
2nd Hobson's Alncroft Isle See, w/t bitch correct for size and the type I like, feminine wedge shaped head with correct eyes and ears, just the right amount of neck which fits well into correct lay of shoulder with nice return of upper arm, good to span, pleasing topline and tailset, correct coat, well let down hocks, moved well.
3rd Laird's Mindlen Freja At Drailam, this Tri bitch completed a trio of nice bitches she was close up to the winners and similar remarks apply but she had to pay the price for carrying too much weight.
LB 8 (1)
1st Bigland's Heythrop Tiffin, lovely type of correct sized tri bitch, strong yet feminine head with correct eyes and ears, good reach of neck fitting nicely into correct should placement with just the right return of upper arm, correct topline and tailset although you had to put hands on to appreciate this, good to span, well muscled thigh and second thigh, moved well.
2nd Newport's Digaden Just So, another good for type and size, correct head shape, eyes and ears, good through neck and front assembly, pleasing topline, good to span and coat, strong well developed quarters, moved well.
3rd Collis' Riplington Dream Image, completed a trio of very nice bitches, again good for size, type and overall balance, good through head, eyes and ears , topline and tailset, good to span and correct coat, just the right amount of hind angulation and moved well.
OB 9 (3)
1st Smith & Moon's Alncroft Tussle, attractive w/t bitch that demands to be looked at, good through head, eyes and ears, excellent reach of neck which fits nicely into well laid shoulder, good return of upper arm, good to span, super coat, strong topline, well developed quarters with well let down hocks, strong straight tail, moved well from all angles. BCC & BIS.
2nd Hughes' Ch Riplington Black Cherry, this six year old tri bitch still oozes breed type and quality, super head and expression with correct earset, well balanced all through and moved well.
3rd Newport's Digaden Made To Measure, w/t good for size and breed type, good through head, eyes, neck and front assembly, well balanced with pleasing topline, good to span and harsh coat, correct thigh and second thigh, moved well in profile.
VB 3 (1)
1st Bigland's Ch Heythrop Tiadrop, I gave this bitch the ticket and BOB at SKC in 2009 and I still love her, now ten years old all of the same remarks apply she is a super example of the Breed in my opinion. BVB & BVIS.
2nd Neild's Logierait Little Lotte, seven year old tri bitch with a pretty head, lovely expression and neat ears, good neck, lay of shoulder and topline, good coat and well muscled quarters.
BRACE 4 (3) Laird's dark tri mother and daughter made a very good brace. BBIS
Barry Jones Special Progeny 1
1st Broadberry's progeny from Ch Foxthorn Huron at Ratscallion clearly showed type coming down from their sire.
5th November 2017 Judge Jan Wood
It was a great pleasure to judge the Parson Russell Terrier Club Show, thank you to the exhibitors for their entry and the steward for keeping the ring running smoothly.
Just a few general comments that I hope will be taken in the spirit that they are intended. Type was varied and I was concerned that some exhibits were rather short and boxy with high tailsets, I personally feel that it is most important to keep the balance and topline of the Parson Russell Terrier and not slip down the same route that their cousins the Fox Terriers went down one hundred years ago gradually shortening backs and highering tail sets until they got to the dogs that we see in the ring today. I was also disappointed to see some exhibits not demonstrating the correct gait, a Parson should not have choppy or exaggerated movement but should cover the ground effortlessly and smoothly. Coats varied greatly and I forgave several exhibits for being out of coat, however I was disappointed to find that some did not have that all important undercoat, a thick loose pelt is also an important feature of the Parson and whilst some pelts were excellent others were either thin and loose, thick and tight or worst of all thin and tight. I appreciate that these things come from days when the majority of dogs were bred for work unlike today but even so the breed standard is quite clear in what it asks for and that is what we should be breeding for.
It was pleasing to find that feet were good overall, that bone was correct and that dentition was good throughout, so I won't be commenting on these points individually. Most exhibits were in fit hard condition, however a few were carrying too much weight and some were far too thin. Having said all of that I don't believe in fault judging but judging the whole dog and I was pleased with my winners.
It was lovely to see several new exhibitors having a go I do hope that they will persevere and enjoy and hobby.
MPD 4
1st Hooley's Hoolmark Johnny Guitar, promising young w/t dog with correct wedge shaped head pleasing eyes and ear set. Good for overall type and balance with correct topline and tailset, nice reach of neck with well laid shoulder and good return of upper arm, good coat and to span, well developed quarters for his age. BPD.
2nd Hughes' Jappatin Statesman of Ruffnfuff, predominately white workmanlike dog with a keen expression, enough neck and good lay of shoulder, thick double coat and good pelt, strong quarters with well let down hocks, different type to the class winner but still deserved his place.
3rd Jones' Pacolito American Express to Neelan, w/t dog pleasing through head, eye and ear set, good neck, shoulder and return of upper arm, correct coat and pelt, well developed quarters.
PD 2
1st Broadberry's Ratscallion Son of a Gun, dark tri needing to drop into himself, attractive head with dark expressive eyes and correct ears, correct through neck, shoulder and upper arm, easy to span, good coat, pelt and topline.
2nd Hall's Frithgarth Stone Meadow, predominately white dog who was not cooperating with his handler to day so was difficult to assess.
JD 3
1st Bigland's Heythrop Taggert, lovely type of smooth workmanlike terrier of the correct size, good wedge shaped head with correct eyes and ears, good through neck, front assembly and overall balance, correct topline and tailset, good to span, strong quarters, in super hard condition, moved well when he settled. Pushed hard for top honours.
2nd Broadberry's Mindlen Magnum at Ratscallion, smart tricoloured dog built on different lines to the class winner, good through head, neck, lay of shoulder and return of upper arm, easy span, good thick pelt, pleasing quarters which he used to his advantage in profile movement.
3rd Foster & Fuller's Hoolmark Paleface, well balanced dog with good head, pleasing through neck and lay of shoulder, strong quarters, moved well from all angles.
ND 0
GD 0
PGD 0
LD 6 (1)
1st Whiteley's Sunrock & Russell Yard's Made In America (Imp USA), correct size w/b dog who could not be denied top honours today, good wedge shaped head with dark eyes and correct ear set, good reach of neck flowing into well laid shoulders and good return of upper arm, good to span, harsh coat and correct pelt, good thigh and second thigh although he was inclined to overstretch himself which made them difficult to appreciate, moved well from all angles. DCC & BOS.
2nd Young's Chadbrook Roux, another of correct size with pleasing head, good through neck and lay of shoulder, correct coat and pelt, also inclined to straighten out his hind angulation when stacked, moved well when relaxed.
3rd Newport's Digaden Pitch Perfect, w/t dog with pleasing head and expression, good ear set, correct through neck, lay of shoulder and return of upper arm, good to span, correct tailset and coat, well developed thigh and second thigh, lovely profile movement.
OD 4 (1)
1st Blair & Hadley's Cleeve Hill Kasper, predominately white six year old dog carrying his years very well, correct shaped head, good expressive eyes and correct ear set. Correct neck fitting well into just the right lay of shoulder and good return of upper arm, good topline and tailset, super thick loose pelt and good coat, correct quarters with well let down hocks, moved well. RDCC.
2nd Baker's Ch Pacolito Protolythic, w/t dog built on different lines to the winner, strong wedge shaped head with good eye and expression, correct reach of neck fitting nicely into correct lay of shoulder and return of upper arm, good to span, strong well developed quarters.
3rd Smith's Digaden Top Hat and Tails, w/t dog with lovely head and expression, correct neck and front assembly, good topline and tailset, well developed quarters with well let down hocks, good profile movement.
VD 2 (1)
1st Farrow's Ch Glenholm Happy Go Lucky, nine year old tri dog who is carrying his years well, he won puppy under me at SKC in 2009 it's super to see him still going strong. Lovely head and expression, correct earset, good through neck and front assembly, good topline and tailset, correct thigh and second thigh, moved well from all angles. BVD.
MPB 4 (1)
1st Laird's Drailam Honky Tonk Woman, pretty tri baby, good through head, eyes and ears, correct neck, lay of shoulder and return of upper arm, good to span, correct topline and tailset, good thick loose pelt, well let down hocks, moved well for her age.
2nd Dayman's Pacolito Phinal Edition, another nice tri puppy, pleasing through head, neck and lay of shoulder, good to span, harsh coat, well developed quarters for her age.
3rd Baker's Pacolito Rumourmonger, w/t pup close up to second and could change places another day, correct through head, reach of neck and lay of shoulder, good to span, pleasing topline and tailset, harsh coat, moved well in profile.
PB 4 (1)
1st Kirby's Pacolito Recent Rumour, w/t more mature litter sister to third in previous class, good wedge shaped head with dark eyes and pleasing expression, correct ears, good neck, lay of shoulder and return of upper arm, correct topline and tailset, good to span, thick pelt and harsh dense coat, well developed quarters for age and moved well when settled. BPB & BPIS.
2nd Dayman's Pacolito Phinal Edition.
3rd Young's Chadbrook Elka, predominately white pup built on different lines to the two above, pleasing head and eyes, neat ears, arched neck, good to span, not moving out very well today.
JB 6 (2)
1st Roberts & Murray's Mindlen Muskett, pretty tri bitch with feminine head, good through eyes and ears, correct reach of neck and front assembly, good to span, correct pelt and coat, good topline and straight well set tail, muscled thigh and second thigh, good profile movement.
2nd Sorrell's Tegtaran Tamsyn Tilly, I liked this w/t bitch very much but she was playing hard to handle for her novice owner and her harsh coat needed tidying, correct wedge shaped head with good eyes and ears, good through neck and front assembly, OK to span, good topline and tailset, good quarters with well let down hocks. Moved well.
3rd Newport’s Digaden Runner Bean, lovely type of w/t bitch, good for size, head shape, eyes and ears, good reach of neck and lay of shoulder and return of upper arm, pleasing topline, easy to span, correct coat and quarters, good profile movement.
NB 6 (1)
1st Sorrell's Tegtaran Tamsyn Tilly.
2nd Newport’s Digaden Runner Bean.
3rd Wiblin's Savana Sundreamer, workmanlike tri bitch of a different type to the two above, correct wedge shaped head, eyes and earset, strong neck, correct lay of shoulder and return of upper arm, good coat and correct pelt, good to span strong quarters, moved well from all angles.
GB 4
1st Hughes Ruffntuff That Was So Close, workmanlike w/t bitch with correct wedge shaped head, expressive eyes and correct earset, strongly built through neck, lay of shoulder and return of upper arm, thick pelt and good coat, well developed quarters which helped her move well when settled.
2nd Pell's Pipinbrook Mini The Minx At Olliebark, pretty tri bitch who was not cooperating with her handling, good dark eyes and well set ears, just enough reach of neck with good lay of shoulder and return of upper arm, good to span as you would expect from one of the correct size, moved well in profile.
3rd Hall's Frithgarth Sky Lantern, this w/t bitch is built on larger lines and not as balanced as the two above, she had good profile movement.
PGB 5
1st Steele's Digaden Get Up And Go, lovely type of w/t bitch of the correct size, good through head, eyes, ears, reach of neck, lay of shoulder and return of upper arm, correct topline and tailset, correct thick pelt and good coat, well developed thigh and second thigh with well let down hocks, moved well when settled. RBCC
2nd Hobson's Alncroft Isle See, w/t bitch correct for size and the type I like, feminine wedge shaped head with correct eyes and ears, just the right amount of neck which fits well into correct lay of shoulder with nice return of upper arm, good to span, pleasing topline and tailset, correct coat, well let down hocks, moved well.
3rd Laird's Mindlen Freja At Drailam, this Tri bitch completed a trio of nice bitches she was close up to the winners and similar remarks apply but she had to pay the price for carrying too much weight.
LB 8 (1)
1st Bigland's Heythrop Tiffin, lovely type of correct sized tri bitch, strong yet feminine head with correct eyes and ears, good reach of neck fitting nicely into correct should placement with just the right return of upper arm, correct topline and tailset although you had to put hands on to appreciate this, good to span, well muscled thigh and second thigh, moved well.
2nd Newport's Digaden Just So, another good for type and size, correct head shape, eyes and ears, good through neck and front assembly, pleasing topline, good to span and coat, strong well developed quarters, moved well.
3rd Collis' Riplington Dream Image, completed a trio of very nice bitches, again good for size, type and overall balance, good through head, eyes and ears , topline and tailset, good to span and correct coat, just the right amount of hind angulation and moved well.
OB 9 (3)
1st Smith & Moon's Alncroft Tussle, attractive w/t bitch that demands to be looked at, good through head, eyes and ears, excellent reach of neck which fits nicely into well laid shoulder, good return of upper arm, good to span, super coat, strong topline, well developed quarters with well let down hocks, strong straight tail, moved well from all angles. BCC & BIS.
2nd Hughes' Ch Riplington Black Cherry, this six year old tri bitch still oozes breed type and quality, super head and expression with correct earset, well balanced all through and moved well.
3rd Newport's Digaden Made To Measure, w/t good for size and breed type, good through head, eyes, neck and front assembly, well balanced with pleasing topline, good to span and harsh coat, correct thigh and second thigh, moved well in profile.
VB 3 (1)
1st Bigland's Ch Heythrop Tiadrop, I gave this bitch the ticket and BOB at SKC in 2009 and I still love her, now ten years old all of the same remarks apply she is a super example of the Breed in my opinion. BVB & BVIS.
2nd Neild's Logierait Little Lotte, seven year old tri bitch with a pretty head, lovely expression and neat ears, good neck, lay of shoulder and topline, good coat and well muscled quarters.
BRACE 4 (3) Laird's dark tri mother and daughter made a very good brace. BBIS
Barry Jones Special Progeny 1
1st Broadberry's progeny from Ch Foxthorn Huron at Ratscallion clearly showed type coming down from their sire.
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