Lucas Terrier Club

Lucas Terrier Club Show held on Sunday 10th October 2010.

Judge: Chris Mills

I was honoured to be asked to judge the annual Lucas Terrier Club show and delighted with the excellent entry of 74 dogs.

I feel we were all aware of the great void in our ranks that has been left by the late Jumbo Frost but I feel sure she would have been delighted by the way that the club has continued to bring the breed - dogs and owners - together in such a convivial and friendly way.

In this I feel that the show embodies all that is best in the world of dog showing. Probably the best aspect of the show world is that it brings together like-minded people united in a love of their breed and pleased to be able to meet and enjoy the company - both human and canine - in friendly competition and mutual respect and admiration.

Because many of those attending and exhibiting their dogs at this show are not regulars in the dog show ring it is this enjoyment of the occasion which shines through. Long may the club thrive and grow and I hope that this annual show continues as a catalyst for the future of a truly delightful and very individual breed.

BEST OF BREED: BEALES, MRS M. - Lyndonbrook Teddy
Best Dog: BEALES, MRS M. - Lyndonbrook Teddy
Res. Best Dog: HOPKIRK, MRS J. - Hopkirk's Barney
Best Bitch: JAGGS, MR & MRS M. - Frost's Martha
Res Best Bitch: RODWELL, MRS J. - Metcalfe's Lola
Best Puppy: THOMAS, MRS C. - Rees' Princess Frost
Best Veteran: JAGGS, MR & MRS M. - Frost's Martha
Best of Winners: REES, MRS S. - Frost's Faithful

Class 1 Minor Puppy Dog (1 entry)

1st 6 BOLTON, MRS C. - Whitehead's Challenger - - five-month-old red wheaten of good size, attractive head and neck, good rear angulation, moved well.

Class 2 Puppy Dog

No Entries

Class 3 - Junior Dog (2 entries)

1st 47 MORAN, MR & MRS V. - Frost's Sea The Stars - nicely presented 18-month-old dog, good balanced shape, correct height, nice angulation, attractive head and eye, moved and showed well, pushed hard in the challenge;
2nd 8 DAVIES, MR & MRS T. - Langford's Tatu - larger dog, lost out on overall finish, moved well when settled.

Class 4 - Novice Dog (9 entries, 5 absent)

1st 5 BEALES, MRS M. - Lyndonbrook Teddy - an outstanding entry, smart and nicely maturing dog of good size and balanced construction, well presented with a neat head and striking dark saddle, well presented in a quality coat, moved and showed very well Best Dog and Best In Show;
2nd 23 GUR, MRS D. - Richards' Briningham Beau - Sealyham type dog of good size, pleasing head and eye, good level topline, nice tailset, moved well;
3rd 70 WARREN, MRS A. - Whitehead's Leo;
4th 52 REES, MR & MRS H - Macfarlane's Basil.


Class 5 - Open Dog (9 entries, 4 absent)

1st 30 HOPKIRK, MRS J. - Hopkirk's Barney - Outstanding in a nice class of five good dogs, I liked the strong dark harsh coat on this compact well-proportioned dog, good head and shoulders, well angulated, confident mover, Reserve Best Dog;
2nd 23 HUNTER, MRS C. - Frost's Samuel Whiskers - Lighter and larger dog, well presented and moved well, impressed in head and shoulder;
3rd 26 HOLDERNESS, MS L. - Butler's Sir Lancelot Du Lac
4th 27 HOLDERNESS, MS L. - Peat's Ebony
5th 38 JONES, MR & MRS D. - Dryburgh's Rupert

Class 6 - Veteran Dog (6 entries, 2 absent)

1st 12 DRYBURGH, MR & MRS E. - Whitehead's Jock - Full of terrier spirit and somewhat cantankerous, an impressive 14-year-old dog, good coat, nice tailset, balanced head and moving and showing well for his age;
2nd 58 SERVICE, MRS A. - Kenyon's Teddy - At 13 a nice compact good looking dog with softer coat than 1;
3rd 62 STEWART, Mr M. I. - Thomas' A Stitch In Time
4th 71 WATSON, Miss K. - Hoyer Millar's Trouble

Class 7 - Minor Puppy Bitch (2 entries)

1st 17 GOBOURN, MR & MRS L. - Langford's Kumi Na Sita - A totally irresistible pair of four-month-old puppies, winner sported a delightful head and nice overall balance and had good eye and dentition, Reserve Best Puppy;
2nd 34 HUNTER, Mrs C. - Langford's Kumi Na Mbele - larger bitch overall but same attributes apply.

Class 8 - Puppy Bitch (7 entries, 1 absent)

1st 64 THOMAS, MRS C. - Rees' Princess Frost - Good balanced bitch, smart medium red colour, harsh coat, good length of neck and pleasing shoulder placement, moved, and showed well, nicely presented Best Puppy;
2nd 40 LANGFORD, MRS L. - Harris' Bunty - Lighter colour bitch but similar qualities displayed, well presented and showed to advantage;
3rd 1 ALLEN, MRS L. - Dryburgh's Maisie
4th 60 STEVENS, MRS S. - Stevens' Miss Bountiful
5th 22 GUR, MRS D. - Jonah's Ruby
6th 27 HOLDERNESS, MS L. - Rees' Angharad

Class 9 - Junior Bitch (4 entries)

1st 55 RODWELL, MRS J. - Metcalfe's Lola - Excellent compact and balanced bitch of nice light red hue, good head and front, nice layback of shoulder, deep chest, short coupled, tail on top, moved and showed well, Reserve Best Bitch;
2nd 53 RODWELL, MRS J. - Frost's Ouija Board - Lighter but balanced and well proportioned bitch, similar qualities, just lost out on movement;
3rd 54 RODWELL, MRS J. - Frost's Sariska
4th 18 GOBOURN, MR & MRS L. - Langford's Saba

Class 10 - Novice Bitch (6 entries, 2 absent)

1st 48 NICHOLAS, MR & MRS P. - Langford's Tilly - Compact and well angulated bitch with nice head and ears and deep chest, moving soundly at all times;
2nd41 LANGFORD, MRS L. - Peat's Hyacinth - Well presented and trimmed bitch, good neck and shoulder placenment into a deep chest, moved well;
3rd 69 VILLANUEVA-BRANDT, MRS H. - Inchyra's Dot
4th 19 GOBOURN, MR & MRS L. - Peat's Camellia

Class 11 - Open Bitch (11 entries, 1 absent)

1st 7 CHESTER-MASTER, MRS P. - Peat's Periwinkle - This class was a close call throughout with a very pleasing entry, winner was a neat and attractive bitch, well constructed throughout and with tail and head set completing a pleasing and balanced picture;
2nd 24 HARRIS, MR P. - Peat's Primula - More substantial bitch standing higher but with good front and rear assembly, lost out to 1 just on final presentation;
3rd 2 ALLEN, MRS L - Mainds' Annie Rose
4th 67 TOWNSEND, MR J. - Townsend's Magic Lantern
5th 57 SERVICE, MRS A. - Allfrey's Coco Bean
6th 11 DRYBURGH, MR & MRS E. - Upton's Daisy

Class 12 - Veteran Bitch (9 entries, 1 absent)

1st 37 JAGGS, MR & MRS M. - Frost's Martha - Caught my eye immediately in a quality and attractive class, at ten she still strikes a handsome and assured pose and demands attention, really looking the part at all times, well constructed and nicely proportioned bitch excelling in head, ear and eye but with sound body qualities throughout Best Bitch, Best Veteran and Reserve Best In Show;
2nd 66 TOWNSEND, MR J. - Frost's Maxim's Gizmo - 8-year-old of less striking body proportions but with good overall shape, strong coat, level topline and nice tailset;
3rd 72 WHITEHEAD, HON MRS A. - Hoyer-Millar's Toil BFB
4th 56 RODWELL, MRS J. - Rodwell's Tiggy
5th 4 ASTLEY JONES & LLOYD-MORGAN, MESSRS P. & J. - Frost's Tango Bolero
6th 3 ASTLEY JONES & LLOYD-MORGAN, MESSRS P. & J. - Frost's Mini BiBi

WINNERS CLASSES (those that have previously won Best In Show or Reserve Best In Show)

Class 13 - Winners Dog (4 entries)

1st 39 LANGFORD, MRS L. - Colville's Luca - Strongly built dog of good construction and overall appearance, moved with drive, a very good ambassador for the breed, Reserve Best of Winners;
2nd 74 FINDLAY-SHIRRAS, MR D. - Thomas' Buster Keaton - Similar remarks apply but not quite the presentation or movement of 1;
3rd 46 MASON, MS S. - Frost's Boris Sir Archie
4th 25 HARRIS, MR P. - Rodwell's Maxim

Class 14 - Winners Bitch (4 entries, 1 absent)

1st 51 REES, MR & MRS H. - Frost's Faithful - Excellently built compact dark red bitch, super coat, good construction and moved and showed well, an outstanding representative of the breed, Best of Winners;
2nd 42 LANGFORD, MRS L. - Rodwell's Suzy Wong - another worthy winner, a shade longer than 1 but a polished mover and with ring presence;
3rd 16 FROST, MR & MRS T. - Frost's Pebbles

PROPERTY CLASSES

Class 15 Best Head (32 entries)

1st GUR, MRS D. - Richards' Briningham Beau
2nd REES, MR & MRS H. - Macfarlane's Basil
3rd ALLEN, MRS L. - Mainds' Annie-Rose
4th MORAN, MR & MRS V. - Frost's Sea The Stars
5th VILLANUEVA-BRANDT, MRS H. - Inchyra's Dot
6th INCHYRA, LORD & LADY - Hoyer-Millar's Molly

Class 15a Best Head (Winners) (6 entries)

1st JAGGS, MR & MRS M. - Frost's Martha
2nd REES, MR & MRS H. - Frost's Faithful
3rd FROST, MR & MRS T. - Frost's Pebbles
4th MASON, MS S. - Frost's Boris Sir Archie
5th LANGFORD, MRS L. - Rodwell's Suzy Wong
6th LANGFORD, MRS L. - Colville's Luca

Class 16 Best Coat (20 entries)

1st ASTLEY JONES & LLOYD-MORGAN, MESSRS P. & J. - Frost's Mini BiBi
2nd WHITEHEAD, HON MRS A. - Hoyer-Millar's Toil BFB
3rd NICHOLAS, MR & MRS P. - Langford's Tilly
4th ALLEN, MRS L. - Mainds' Annie-Rose
5th VILLANUEVA-BRANDT, MRS H. - Inchyra's Dot
6th ASTLEY JONES & LLOYD-MORGAN, MESSRS P. & J. - Frost's Tango Bolero

Class 16a Best Coat (Winners) (4 entries)

1st REES, MR & MRS H. - Frost's Faithful
2nd JAGGS, MR & MRS M. - Frost's Martha
3rd MASON, MS S. - Frost's Boris Sir Archie
4th LANGFORD, MRS L. - Rodwell's Suzy Wong

Class 17 Best Movement (21 entries)
1st RODWELL, MRS J. - Frost's Ouija Board
2nd JAGGS, MR & MRS M. - Frost's Falstaff
3rd LANGFORD, MRS L. - Harris' Bunty
4th DAVIES, MR & MRS T. - Langford's Tatu
5th LANGFORD, MRS L. - Peat's Hyacinth

Class 17a Best Movement (Winners) (4 entries, 2 absent)
1st JAGGS, MR & MRS M. - Frost's Martha
2nd REES, MR & MRS H. - Frost's Faithful

Class 18 Best Handler (6 entries, 3 absent)

1st DAVIES, MR & MRS T. - Langford's Tatu
2nd TOWNSEND, MR J. - Frost's Maxim's Gizmo
3rd DRYBURGH, MR J. - Dryburgh's Minnie Mouse

Class 18a Best Handler (Winners) (3 entries, 1 absent)

1st LANGFORD, MRS L. - Rodwell's Suzy Wong
2nd LANGFORD MRS L. - Colville's Luca