City of Birmingham Championship Show

Judges Critiques

Ms K MIICHI

Judging: Jack Russell Terrier, Terrier Group

Judging critique, city of Birmingham
Kao Miich, Monamour Jack russell terriers

First of all, I am very honored to judge the Jack Russell Terriers at City of Birmingham and would like to thank the show committee for inviting me and to all exhibitors that entered and showed their dogs in exquisite condition to me. The atmosphere at the show was amazing. 
I enjoyed every moment of judging my beloved breed. 

As a breeder judge, I judged the breed with this priority:

1.  Correct proportion
The breed must not be “square looking” or “off square looking”.
The length of the body should be slightly longer than the height, it means the dog should have proper fore-chest. And they must look rectangular and 50:50 from the withers to the elbow (bottom of the chest) and elbow to the ground.

“Slightly longer body than the height” and “50:50” are the golden rule for the breed, so this is my number 1 priority.

Type and balance are of great importance for me.
Some dogs seem to lose the visible fore-chest which made the dog look square shaped.

2. My second priority is the movement. Jack Russell Terrier should have “reach and drive” without restriction.

This is what I call “functional”. I prefer a dog that moves with reach and drive. A poor mover is never constructed well.

*I noticed some young males looked very feminine. Male dogs should look masculine, and the female must look feminine.

This is the reason some dogs looked nice but did not place higher in their classes. 
Also, some young males looked much smaller than what I expected for their age, I was very surprised about this and asked the handlers several times about their dog’s age.
A few dogs had very light-color eyes, and some had round shaped eyes which should be noticed.

 I think the problem with “overly houndish ears” has been improve drastically but still a few with them, this could be improved in the next generation. The ear size and shape should be small and neat.

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BEST OF BREED : 5159 TATE, Mrs K & NAGRECHA, Mr Aaron Chandlimore Play Boy at Jaeva 
Best Dog : 5159 TATE, Mrs K & NAGRECHA, Mr Aaron Chandlimore Play Boy at Jaeva - 

Res Best Dog : 5113 DUKE, Mrs Janet & GILL, Miss T & MANSON, Ms D Rushden Burning Bridges
Best Bitch : 5152 RIDYARD, Mrs Alison Kulawand Wicked Waffle
Res Best Bitch : 5157 TATE, Mrs K Imp Rus Lovely-Orange Gefjon Jaeva
Best Puppy : 5159 TATE, Mrs K & NAGRECHA, Mr Aaron Chandlimore Play Boy at Jaeva -
Best Veteran : 5153 ROBERTS, Mrs Lesley & MURRAY, Mrs C A Ducklings Jr Just Qutie at Mindlen
Best Junior : 5152 RIDYARD, Mrs Alison Kulawand Wicked Waffle
Best Special Beginner : 5135 KINCHIN, Mrs J Kulawand Mini's Mischief


Class 2235 SBD (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 5116 HARRIS, Miss Caroline Kulawand Wicked Womble

Good sized dog for his age. Correct type of broken coat.
His body was lithe, flexible, spans easily. He could have visible fore-chest which would give him enough length of body. 
Correct proportioned head with dark eyes, neat v-shaped ears making him a good expression. he could have filled cheek muscle. A little weak in behind on the move but keeping correct topline whilst moving. Nice low hock. He carries himself well when moving. 


2nd: 5165 WALLS, Mrs Simone & WALLS, Miss Rebecca Tiltser Marsielle
Well presented male who spans easily. He has the best texture of coat for his age, Moves well with sufficient reach and drive. Could be half finger length shorter in loin. Lovely shaped head which was masculine. Dark enough eyes strong muzzle and underjaw. He could have smaller, neater ears. Overall, he is a very promising young dog.


Puppy Dog (9,2)
Class 2237 PD (9 Entries) Abs: 2

What a class of quality puppies! I could see huge improvement of the breeding in this country during such a short period. When these PUPPY DOGS all lined up in my ring, I felt so happy to see the quality of all. These young dogs are the future. Kudos to all the breeder’s effort to make the breeds future bright!


1st: 5159 TATE, Mrs K & NAGRECHA, Mr Aaron Chandlimore Play Boy at Jaeva 

Once this puppy came into my ring, he showed the very correct type of the JRT. Although he is still immature puppy, he has good substance of a small terrier with typical positive temperament. He has 50:50 proportioned from the withers to the elbow and elbow to the ground. The chest was not too deep not to light, decent for his age. His length from the shoulder point to the buttocks were slightly longer than the height. Correct proportion in overall. The head proportion from the occiput to the stop and stop to the nose was correct, His eyes were dark enough and well-muscled cheeks. Muzzle was not too short or snippy, strong muzzle with good underjaw and correct scissors bite. Everything was balanced well. He has the proper angle and length of the upper arms and the shoulder which made him move with enough reach. His hock was not too high and has correct angulation in the hindquarters which gave him a strong drive from behind. He could have better coat, but I forgive this since it was still puppy coat. It could be improved with age and coat work. He moved as if he enjoyed walking on the sky, moving freely without any restrictions. This was the reason I gave him Best of Breed.
Proportion and Functional are the important key of this breed.
I was lucky to judge this dog in the puppy age, I hope to see him again int the future when he has matured.

2nd: 5098 ADDOO, Miss L J & ADDOO, MISS J Reulemill Quacajack

Broken coat male with well balanced body and sound movement. Correct proportion of body which looked rectangular. (Not too long, slightly longer in body) His head could be developed with age but nice shape. Dark expressive eyes and neat ears. Good body and topline on move. Carries himself when moving. I think he has a very promising future.

3rd: 5112 DONNELLY, Miss Stephanie Calavey's Abu
Res: 5151 REEVE, MRS S ROXWAY FRENCH CONNECTION (BA1)
VHC: 5130 JONES, Mrs Lesley & JONES, Mr A Kaszavolgyi-Furge Milton Laserna

Class 2238 JD (7 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: 5121 HORWOOD, Ms A Tippanagh Columbo At Wudjak (IKC)

Nice type, correct proportion of the body and substance. Correct size, very well-presented coat and condition.  Such a dark tan colour and dark eye colour gave him a very keen expression. Correct V-shape neat ears which set correct. Moved strongly, could have more reach and drive. Overall, very promising young dog which I adored.

2nd: 5116 HARRIS, Miss Caroline Kulawand Wicked Womble
Good sized dog for his age. Correct type of broken coat.
His body was lithe, flexible, spans easily. He could have visible fore-chest which would give him enough length of body. 
Correct proportioned head with dark eyes, neat V-shaped ears making him a good expression. Could have filled cheek muscle. A little weak in behind on the move but keeping correct topline whilst moving. Nice low hock. He carries himself well when moving. 


3rd: 5170 WITMOND, Miss A E & FONZO, Mrs Monica All Jacks Urano
Res: 5143 MCCLUSKEY, Mr Philip & YOUNG, Miss Jillian Totgrees Hendrik to Chadbrook
VHC: 5162 THORNLEY, mr DAVID & SMITH, Mrs JOY DANCING IN THE DARK AT ROBYTHORN

Class 2239 PGD (4 Entries) Abs: 0


1st: 5104 BAILEY, Mrs Anna Montgomery Marshmallow
Eye catching male with lovely temperament. Well proportioned body with super coat and condition. Almost perfect texture of the weatherproof coat. Correct proportion of the head with beautiful dark eyes and neat v shaped ears. He has a correct proportion with the substance. Good tail set.
Could have better movement of reach and drive with extension. He could have longer in upper arms and well laid-back shoulder which give him reach and drive.He could have more size for a 2-year-old male. But overall, he is a nice example of the breed. dog.
 

2nd: 5106 BAILEY, Mrs I.M. & HUSEBY, Mrs M Hunterhawk Bjorn Borg
This dog was the best mover in the class. Although his good movement, he did not stand himself well. He could have better confidence in the ring but once he moved, he moved effortless. He has sufficient reach and drive, hold the topline well. Very dark eyes and correct proportion of the head. He could have better coat and condition, and the tail could be set higher. For his age, he could be a bit more masculine. He could be better trained to stand well.


3rd: 5134 KAY, Mrs D Blazingjacks Best Mate With Jackopeaks
Res: 5165 WALLS, Mrs Simone & WALLS, Miss Rebecca Tiltser Marsielle
VHC:

Class 2240 LD (2 Entries) Abs: 0


1st: 5161 THORNLEY, mr DAVID & SMITH, Mrs JOY Fast Love With Locheil ShCEx
Well balanced masculine dog with strong head expression. Good texture of the broken coat with correct undercoat. Very dark expressive eyes and neat V shaped ears.
A little weak in the drive from hindquarter. Lithe flexible body spans easily. Good topline when moving. When he moves, he carries himself well. Rich tan head marking and strong pigment made his expression very appealing. Very typical expression of the breed.


2nd: 5127 JENKINS, Mrs Deborah & JENKINS, Zara & JENKINS, M Twinan bear foot on the beach
Very good mover with plenty of reach and drive. Very harsh wonderful texture of the broken coat which was weatherproof and functional. For his age, he could be stronger in muzzle and cheek, also body. Good sized dog. Very dark eye colour, correct neat ear and coat. correct straight in front and good angle in behind. He could have bit more substance for his age.

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Res:
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Class 2241 OD (1 Entries) Abs: 0


1st: 5113 DUKE, Mrs Janet & GILL, Miss T & MANSON, Ms D Rushden Burning Bridges 

Very well conditioned dog with attractive temperament.
He looked very strong and active looking small terrier.
Masculine expression with correct size.
His length of the body is slightly longer than the height.
This is correct proportion.
He had the beautiful dark eyes and correct head proportion with strong in muzzle.
He moved smoothly and presented well.
His tail could be firmer but in overall he was close to the winner.


Class 2242 GCD (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 5134 KAY, Mrs D Blazingjacks Best Mate With Jackopeaks

Very well presented male with really a good texture of harsh coat.
Lithe flexible body which was easy to span.
He has 50:50 proportion of the height.
could be shorter in loin. Good tail set.
Correct proportion of head with dark eyes and neat ears.
Very well prepared  coat and well trained and presented.


Class 2243 SBB (6 Entries) Abs: 2


1st: 5135 KINCHIN, Mrs J Kulawand Mini's Mischief
Correct sized smooth coat female who has the very correct proportion in body.
The length of the body was slightly longer than the height.
The length from the withers to the elbow (bottom of the chest) is equal to the length from the elbow to the ground.
Very correct length and the angle of the upper arms and the shoulder.
In my experience, smooth coat jacks tend to have upright shoulders but this bitch
never has that upright shoulders and poor front assembly.
The front was not too wide, not too narrow. Enough length in upper arms and well laid back shoulder. And she has strong hindquarters.
She had the plenty of reach and drive.Moves well with good carriage, the tail could be straighter and could have the better topline on move.
She has the very correct proportion of the head , muzzle is not snipe.
Dark in pigment. Very nice smooth bitch which I appreciate for the breed future.


2nd: 5137 LOWE, Mr Richard Wilsford's Que sera sera
Broken coat female with typical feminine head example of the breed.
Dark keen eyes and neat v-shape ears , efficient length of the muzzle gives her very well balanced head.
Correct size for the female.
She could have visible fore-chest which would give her the enough length of the body.
Very well presented, good texture of the coat.
Good example of the female Jack Russell terrier in overall.


3rd: 5171 WRIGHT, Miss Amelia BRITANIC STARLIGHT
Res: 5117 HARRIS, Miss Caroline Kulawand Mini Minx
VHC:

Class 2244 VB (3 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 5153 ROBERTS, Mrs Lesley & MURRAY, Mrs C A Ducklings Jr Just Qutie at Mindlen
Feminine bitch with very good temperament.
Well balanced female in decent coat and condition for her age.
Full of energy and the attitude for her age which amazed me.
Lovely head and expression, well set neat ears, correct shape of eyes which was dark.
Good neck and shoulders, correct topline on move.
She moved without effort. Spans easily for her age.

2nd: 5131 KAY, Mrs D Jackopeaks Princess Peach VW
I was surprised to know her age!
She has the very healthy in body with sound movement.
Good texture of smooth coat.
Easy to span, good size, lovely dark eyes and neat ears.
It was my pleasure to judge her as veteran. 

Class 2245 PB (14 Entries) Abs: 5

1st: 5160 TATE, Mrs K & NAGRECHA, Mr Aaron Chandlimore Camp It Up With Jaeva
Very well presented female puppy with such a good temperament.
very feminine head and expression.Correct in size and proportions. The chest could drop a bit but I am sure it would drop with age. nice visible fore-chest.
good tail set and thick short tail.  sound mover with plenty of reach and drive.
She sometimes showed bit wide in front when she got too excited. But once she settled, she moved correct from front and behind.
I found her very promising for the future.
Coat texture could be harsher but it can improve with age.


2nd: 5135 KINCHIN, Mrs J Kulawand Mini's Mischief
As mentioned above


Class 2246 JB (8 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 5152 RIDYARD, Mrs Alison Kulawand Wicked Waffle
When she came into my ring, I did not really notice her as she did not stand well with attitude.
But once she start moving, I could not take my eyes off from her.
She moved with plenty of reach and drive, it was just effortless.
More and more moving, then more reach and drive she had.
Good sized female with correct proportion of the body and head.
She has the very correct front assembly which gave her enough reach, and the correct angulation of the hindquarters gave her the strong drive from the behind.
The hock was set low.
Not only the movement, but her head expression was another reason to give her Best bitch.
Correct head proportion with the very dark eyes made her beautiful “feminine” head expression. correct neat ears set well.
Very eye catching female, could have better texture coat but it improves with age.


2nd: 5158 TATE, Mrs K & NAGRECHA, Mr Aaron Jaeva Page Turner Chandlimore
She has the correct balance of proportion in body, rectangular silhouette with visible fore-chest.
50:50 distance from the withers to the elbow and elbow to the ground.
She has the efficient length of upper arms and well laid back shoulder. Which gives her efficient reach and correct hindquarter angle gives her strong drive from the behind when moving.
Her coat could be better and could have under coat.
The head expression was correct, could be bit more feminine.
Good size, sound movement in overall.
When she moves, she carries herself very well. She was very close to the winner.


Class 2247 PGB (8 Entries) Abs: 3

1st: 5123 HUGHES, Miss L BRITANIC SHINE A LIGHT
I just loved this female smooth coated Jack Russell terrier.
She reminds me of the old Jack Russell terrier picture in the book. Her proportion of the body, size and coat texture was correct.
Not too long in body but length of the body from the chest point to the buttocks was slightly longer than the height.
Chest was not too deep or heavy and it was 50:50 proportion.
Very straight in front, nice low set hock which give her effortless movement.
Correct proportion of the head with keen, alert dark eyes.
One good example of the breed.She was very close to the winner.

2nd: 5166 WALLS, Mrs Simone & WALLS, Miss Rebecca All Jacks Never Say Never (Imp Ita)
She has such a nice texture of the coat. Correct size for the female.
Correct rectangular proportion with the good temperament.
Correct shape and proportion of the head with strong short muzzle.
The ear could be smaller and the eyes could be darker but still a very nice expression.
Moved efficiently with the reach and drive. Lithe frexible body.
Behind legs could have bit more angulation for giving her stronger drive on move.

Class 2248 LB (10 Entries) Abs: 3


1st: 5139 MACDONALD, Miss A & TURNER, Mrs H Fashion Ista by Locheil
As a breeder and a judge, I preferred the “type” in my first priority.
She has a very correct proportion of the body and the size.
wonderful texture coat, harsh with sufficient under coat.
The proportion of the body was correct ,easily spanned.
Moved well with well muscular hindquarters.
When she moves, she carries her head well.
Good head with very dark tan color, dark eyes, v shaped ears.


2nd: 5124 IRVING, Miss T J & IRVING, Mrs K M Twinan wild as the wind
Correct female size and the proportion.
sufficient length of the upper arms are well laid back and the correct front assembly.
she moves with plenty of the reach.
well angulated rear and the low hock gives her strong drive.
It made her move  effortless.
Very functional in coat, size and the movement.
She could have the longer in neck and straighter in tail.
Easily spanned. I found her very functional in overall.


Class 2249 OB (4 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 5157 TATE, Mrs K Imp Rus Lovely-Orange Gefjon Jaeva
Typical size, proportion of the Jack Russell terrier adult female.
She has the correct proportion, sufficient length of the body with 50:50 proportion from the withers to the elbow(bottom of the chest) and elbow to the ground.
She moved well with efficient reach and drive.
Her coat could be better and could have under coat.
But she is typy female with sound movement. The head expression could be more feminine.
sound movement in overall.


2nd: 5129 JONES, Mrs Lesley & JONES, Mr A Jun Ch PERFECT LOVE DI SUTRI AT LASERNA (Imp) It
Very feminine attractive head expression , best in her class. correct head proportion and dark pigment.
Very nice texture of the coat with sufficient undercoat prepared well. Spanned easily.
In proportion , she could have more fore-chest and length of the body which gave her rectangular shape, and she could be bit smaller size for the female.
could have more length in upper arms with well laid back shoulder which gives her reach when move.sufficient angle in hindquarters.


Class 2250 GCB (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 5133 KAY, Mrs D Jackopeaks This Is Me

Correct sized smooth coat bitch with feminine head expression.
Small neat ears and dark pigment made her look so alert.
Correct texture of the smooth coat.
She could have better topline on move.
She has the good temperament, could have the stronger drive from the forequarters.