Show Placings
West of England Ladies' Kennel Society
24th Apr 2016
Judge: Mr Frank Nicholls (Halcus)
An excellent entry, with real quality in both dogs and bitches. I’m only sorry we were forced indoors after the puppy bitch class to get out of the biting wind bouncing off the Malvern Hills. Heads were generally good, just a few snipey muzzles, and three or four light noses. I found no bad mouths. Quite a few had short, round rib cages with weak loins. Coats were pretty good overall. The biggest problem, and has been for quite some time, was poor front movement, with exhibits moving quite reasonably, and as one would expect from a breed expected to run whilst carrying out its job, when viewed from the side, only to wave their legs all over the place when coming towards me.
Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Brumberhill Back T'future
Novice - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Brumberhill Back T'future
Placing Critique
Good blue and tan coat, good length of back and tail set, good front.
National Dog Show
8th May 2016
Judge: Mr Peter Bakewell
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG4, Brumberhill Back T'future
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Brumberhill Back T'future
Placing Critique
good outline and overall balance, masculine head, dark eye, keen expression, nice neck and shoulders, good soundly made quarters fore and aft, nice ribs, good tailset. Moved very well. Best Puppy
Novice - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Brumberhill Back T'future
Three Counties Championship Show
10th Jun 2016
Judge: Miss S Dandy
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Brumberhill Back T'future
Placing Critique
Winner of a strong class. Striking B/T boy with plenty of style, presenting a lovely outline. Handsome, typical head of excellent proportion and expression. Good neck into a cleanly defined wither, with correctly proportioned front assembly, balanced with well-constructed muscular but racy hindquarters with second thigh, and well let down strong firm hocks used to great effect on the move. Has a good length of body, firm topline, good croup and tailset, balanced with lovely underline, a length of rib and strong loin. Impressed me moving, demonstrating free and easy movement with a ground covering stride, holding his topline on the move. Presented in immaculate order with quality coat. Was a serious contender today, just needs a little time.
Scottish Kennel Club
27th Aug 2016
Judge: Professor A S Milton
It was a pleasure to come back to Scotland, even though for just a day, and to judge Border Terriers at the Scottish Kennel Club's August Show. Looking at the catalogue I was surprised to find that Border Terriers had the fourth largest entry at the show. It was a very satisfactory entry, with many dogs that I had not seen before. I was particularly impressed with the overall quality of the coats. There was only one really bad mouth, a few crooked teeth, so what, as long as they can bite! I was concerned about size, not only those outwith the standard, but also even more worrying, those that I could not span. I should like to thank Joyce Martin for sending me a CD with photos of all the class winners.
Junior - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Brumberhill Back T'future
Placing Critique
Blue & Tan. Mature looking dog for his age, though his coat was not at his best. Good front and rear. Not too happy on the move
Richmond Championship Dog Show
10th Sep 2016
Judge: Mr David Shields (Wilholme)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Brumberhill Back T'future
DCC
Name at show: Brumberhill Back T'future
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Brumberhill Back T'future
Placing Critique
Beautifully made, stunning outline and built on clean and flowing lines but still has that appearance of a ‘ working terrier’ that the standard asks for. Good head, eye and expression, one of the best fronts on the day, firm topline that he holds on the move and strong well muscled quarters. Put down in excellent jacket and condition, soundest of movers, CC & BOB.
Darlington Championship Dog Show
16th Sep 2016
Judge: Mr Mark Lowry (Ravenside)
Thank you to Darlington Dog Show Society for inviting me to judge their show. Special thanks to my stewards who’s relaxed but competent manner made for an enjoyable show, also a big thank you to all the exhibitors for allowing me to go over their dogs. I was very happy with my main winners who I felt were fit for purpose and should have continued success in the show ring.
Mouths were good with even the smaller exhibits still having big strong teeth. Coats were of various lengths as to be expected. The two biggest concerns were heavy, almost sprung ribs in some dogs. Even on some smaller dogs and bitches, which in profile appear fine, but when going over, were surprisingly big in rib. This would hinder them when working underground. I am not saying they should be flat ribbed but the standard states deep and narrow and not over sprung.
Also I found not many dogs moving without much drive from behind. They should have the soundness to follow a horse. I did think on the whole that dogs were turned out very well and temperaments appeared good.
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Brumberhill Back T'future
Placing Critique
Blue and tan that stood out in this class. Excellent head with keen dark eye, good earset.. Big white teeth. Thick double coat with loose pelt with the very best well-muscled hind quarters. Promising.
Driffield Agricultural Society Championship Dog Show
1st Oct 2016
Judge: Mrs Jane Roberts (Smalesmouth)
I would like to thank the officers and committee of the Driffield Agricultural Society for the invitation to judge at their show.
I was grateful to have the use of an excellent sized ring. The surface was rather undulating and rough cut in places, which proved more of a challenge to those dogs whose movement did not have “the soundness to follow a horse”. It was a very raw start to the day with the dogs being judged under rather cold and misty conditions although the sun did break through as the bitch classes began.
Grateful thanks to my stewards Anne and Sarah, who kept everything moving so efficiently and were good company for the day. My thanks to all the exhibitors, it really is a privilege to go over your dogs and is always a learning curve. I had a thoroughly enjoyable day and there were some top quality exhibits and some promising youngsters, whose progress I will watch with interest. Some decisions were hard, and limit dog, junior and limit bitch had quality in depth.
It was extremely rewarding to find some very good double jackets amongst the entry but felt there were several others who had thin pelts or lacked undercoat. There were a couple with teeth out of alignment and too many dogs whose movement lacked the necessary drive from the hindquarters.
I was mindful of the job that Border Terriers were bred to undertake and I was pleased with my class winners; making the challenge for both dogs and bitches an enjoyable if difficult task.
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Brumberhill Back T'future
Placing Critique
Lively 16 month blue and tan. I think he has some maturing to do until he is at his best, but a very well constructed masculine dog. He has an excellent head with keen expression and large teeth. Excels in neck and shoulder. He has a good length of rib, excellent topline and tail set. Used his hind quarters to advantage on the move where he covered the ground really well. Very fit and shown in tremendous depth of coat with thick pelt. Considered for top honours but lost out on maturity to the older dogs in the challenge.
Post Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Brumberhill Back T'future
Placing Critique
1st in Junior Dog
South Wales Kennel Association
8th Oct 2016
Judge: Mr John Bainbridge (Risdene)
Thank you to the exhibitors who took the trouble to present their dogs at a difficult time of year in good condition with reasonable coats appropriately trimmed, as they know my wants. The top five winners were outstanding for being' normal' representatives of the breed with none of the current trend for exaggeration, in front and rear assemblies,all had correct length of body ,narrow front, deep ribs carried well back that provides the necessary heart and lung room for a border to be active all day and go to ground when needed.
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Brumberhill Back T'future
Placing Critique
Blue and tan that can tend to over show himself but when relaxed shows his correct confirmation that he uses well on the move, in full coat that made him look heavy in wither but he was fine here and no doubt this coat will come off for other judges.
Post Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Brumberhill Back T'future
Midland Counties Canine Society
27th Oct 2016
Judge: Mrs Jean Willetts (Hanway)
I would like to thank the committee of the Midland Counties Canine Society for inviting me to judge at their show. Many thanks to my two stewards, who did an excellent job and kept the ring running smoothly. And finally to the exhibitors who entered their dogs for me to judge, it was a great pleasure making it an enjoyable day.
RDCC
Name at show: Brumberhill Back T'future
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Brumberhill Back T'future
Placing Critique
Well made stylish b/t. Correct head, eye and expression with big teeth, good length of neck, flowing into well laid shoulders, well ribbed up body, strong in loin, super hindquarters, moved round the ring with drive and keeping his topline and tailset. Res DCC.
Yearling - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Brumberhill Back T'future
Crufts
9th Mar 2017
Judge: Miss Sally Leslie (Risdene)
It was a great honour and pleasure to examine a superb entry of 250 dogs with 28 absentees. I was conscious that the judging period available had to be used wisely. My profound thanks to all exhibitors, my splendidly efficient stewards Mr R and Mrs A Green and the marvellous exhibitor who provided the red chair as my unofficial ring marker (even if she did occasionally have the temerity to sit in it) for co-operating famously to ensure that we completed our task in a timely manner while hopefully enabling everyone an equal opportunity to put their best foot forward.
To go over something special and send it round and see proof that it meets the crucial test of health and conformation makes the pulse quicken. I was looking for typical, well knit, well conditioned, free moving specimens exhibiting all the breed characteristics we need to retain while trying to minimise undesirable aspects. This is a natural and unexaggerated breed and my ultimate line-ups pleased me immensely displaying exactly what I was seeking
Yearling - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Brumberhill Back T' Future JW
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
19th Mar 2017
Judge: Mrs Jayne Gillam (Orenberg)
What a pleasure it was for me to judge the East Anglian Border Terrier Club Championship Show on Sunday 19th March 2017. Thanks to the EABTC for inviting me to judge and to the exhibitors for the lovely entry and the sporting way in which they accepted my decisions. A really friendly relaxed atmosphere and a good big well lit ring awaited me, along with a good steward in Robert Brewster who did a sterling job keeping everything running smoothly. It certainly was a quality entry and I really enjoyed going over all the dogs and coats and pelts were much improved since the last time I judged. Toplines, shoulders and movement were varied but I was very pleased with my winners on the day, in some classes they would change places on another occasion but I was judging them today as I saw them, and how I interpreted the Breed Standard.
Yearling - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Brumberhill Back T' Future JW
Placing Critique
B&T with a good profile in the stack, narrow across the shoulders and lovely rib and rock solid topline. Moved with drive off well angulated hindquarters, needs to settle in front movement. Stood away in his class but looked immature against his older peers in the challenge.
West of England Ladies' Kennel Society
28th Apr 2017
Judge: Mrs L Illingworth
My thanks goes to the society for the welcome and hospitality and for giving me the opportunity to judge a smashing entry of Border Terriers. Special thanks to my proficient stewards Anne and Rod Green for keeping the ring flowing smoothly.
The quality was pleasing with many fit, well presented and workman like dogs present, Dogs on the whole were well balanced and span able , a few were too upright in shoulder effecting an economical stride my main worry was mouths there were quite a few with small teeth weak under jaws and others with teeth out of alignment, worrying in a working breed. Double coats and thick pelts were in plenty
Yearling - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Brumberhill Back T' Future JW
Placing Critique
Liked this lads top line which he hold true on the move, tail set on well, strong well angulated quarters producing plenty of drive
Bath CS Championship Show
26th May 2017
Judge: Mr P Iversen (Norway)
I would like to thank the committee of Bath CS for inviting me to judge at their show. Many thanks to my stewards, who did an excellent job. I enjoyed my day among Border Terriers and their sporting owners. Many thanks for your entries.
RDCC
Name at show: Brumberhill Back T' Future JW
Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Brumberhill Back T' Future JW
Placing Critique
Excellent type and size. Easy to span. Balanced head, dark eye, well set neck and firm topline, excellent pelt and tailset. Wiry coat. Sound mover. Time is on his side.
Three Counties
10th Jun 2017
Judge: Ms Michelle Barnett
Many thanks to the Officers and the committee for kindly inviting me to Judge at the show and my most capable stewards for their efficiency in the ring. My sincere thanks also to the exhibitors for their entries and support. The classes were filled with some lovely breed quality dogs and bitches and on completing my appointment I was delighted to see my final line up(s) presenting me with such a hard task in my final decision of who to award the ultimate top honours too! That always makes for a satisfying end to a judges day. So can i take this opportunity to thank you for allowing me the privilege of judging your Border terriers Two nice classes of pups which bodes well for the future
Limit - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Brumberhill Back T' Future JW
Placing Critique
This youngster has quality in abundance and holds such great breed appeal. Loved his outgoing temperament. Another who as to be expected was put down in good order, but sadly he did not give of his best on the move although sound on the go-around he didn't settle coming towards me. Needless to say, at two years old time is on his side.
Class Critique
Strong class
The Midland Border Terrier Club Championship Show
6th Aug 2017
Judge: Dogs: Julie Guvercin, Bitches: Denise Townsend
Julie Guvercin, Dogs:-
Midland border terrier club ch sh 6th August 2017 A warm welcome and a super quality entry awaited me at this show with very few absentees.
A few kinked tails, some untidy bites and very noticeable were the amount of light eyes creeping in, some so pale it ruined the expression completely. Just one male with what felt like abnormal testicles!
Thank you for bringing your dogs, some classes were so hotly contested that all 5 placed had lots to commend them and 1st to 3rd was splitting hairs in some cases.
Some dogs looked beautiful stood, but failed miserably on the move and paid the price.
Denise Townsend, Bitches:-
I judged the first show ever held by the Midland Border Terrier Club back in 1984 which made me feel very old when I worked how long ago that was! Thank you to all exhibitors for the opportunity to go over your dogs – I always consider it a great privilege and I was very pleased with my winners. I could span virtually every bitch present so think that criteria went before me in terms of my entry! Just the very occasional crooked mouth and I would agree with my co-judge that I noticed several light eyes and some dogs that were light in underjaw.
Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Brumberhill Back T' Future JW
Placing Critique
Blue/tan nice headed masculine dog with super light frame but plenty of bone. Holds a lovely topline and his carroty tail is perfectly placed and carried. Stands balanced on his own without the need to be stacked, such a pleasure to see. Well ribbed back to super hindquarters which he uses to his advantage on the move. Scores on the move in his side gait where he takes a massive stride. Harsh texture to his deep double jacket and pliable pelt. Pushed hard for top honours.
Class Critique
A lovely class with much quality in all five placed dogs, who could change places on another day.
Midland Counties Canine Society
27th Oct 2017
Judge: Mr David G Winsley (Davmar)
My thanks to the exhibitors for their quality entry, also to my two efficient stewards.
I would like to mention that due to the noisy ring next to our during the first three bitch classes, some youngster were upset and didn't show to their best advantage, hopefully they will have gotten over it. Movement generally was good in the majority of dogs. Feet need more attention, some certainly don't comply with the breed standard and certainly would affect them if they had to go long distances. Some just needed a little judicious trimming.
Limit - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Brumberhill Back T' Future JW
Placing Critique
This blue/tan was very close up to 1. He really looks the part with a very pleasing head for shape & expression. Good in neck & shoulder, straight front. Well made body, with a good back end & well angulated. In a quality coat, from the side he moves very well & he is very sound behind. Today he just wasn't quite as positive coming towards me as 1, which was the deciding factor.
Class Critique
The strongest dog class today, little between the first two.
Selby Canine Society Open Show
28th Oct 2017
Judge: Bitches: Mrs. K. Golding (Beaconpike) Dogs: Ms. J. Green (Breckgreen/Stowthorney)
Border Terrier (Dogs)
Judge Julie Green Breckgreen/Stowthorney
Firstly thank you for the committee for inviting me to judge Border Terrier Dogs at their open show. Some lovely exhibits. Thank you for entering.
Border Terrier Bitch critique.
Judge Katrina Golding ( Beaconpike)
Thank you Selby Canine for inviting me to judge the border terrier bitchs at your open show, this was my first time judging at open show level and thoroughly enjoyed my day, thank you for your hospitality
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Brumberhill Back T' Future JW
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Brumberhill Back T' Future JW
Placing Critique
2 year old Blue and Tan dog. One I have admired for a while and going over him did not disappoint. Impeccably turned out dog. Beautiful headed dog with a good eye. Correct bite. Lovely neck flowing into beautifully laid shoulders. Good length of rib. Correct coat of harsh texture and super pelt. Well muscled hind quarters. Moved well. Pleased to award him Best of Breed in agreement with my fellow judge Katrina Golding (Beaconpike). This gave him his final points for his ShCM. Terrier Group 3
Boston & DCS Championship Show
7th Jan 2018
Judge: Mr Mark Walshaw (Janmark)
Many thanks to the society for inviting me to award Challenge Certificates for the first time for this breed at this show. The show had a wonderful atmosphere throughout & it was great to see the other terrier breeds gaining support from exhibitors. I was delighted with the entry of 98. Thank you to my stewards Bill and Trish, who kept the ring running very smoothly and to all the exhibitors who entered under me today. I consider it a great achievement to be able to handle & judge this lovely breed I thank the exhibitors for their sporting behaviour & kind comments afterwards. I personally had an enjoyable day, despite been very much under the weather & to be honest really struggled at times, but thankfully I continued to ply myself with tablets, lozenges and drinks. I tried to judge the dogs as I saw them on the day, based on their virtues, difficult at times, due to the varying types. The quality within the entry was in the bitches. Front movement is obviously an issue within the breed & in some classes; I had to be lenient with this obvious fault. Again it was disappointing to find so many with so little muscle tone. Coats & pelts were generally good throughout, considering the time of year & dentition was also good with large teeth in abundance. It was a pleasure to see not one cross word between the dogs & temperaments were excellent. Quite a few were wriggly little devils on the table, but guess all aren't, or supposed to be statues.
Limit - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Brumberhill Back T' Future JW
Placing Critique
Another blue and tan that pushed for first. Pleasing head for shape, balance and expression, dark eye. Good length of neck and clean shoulder, straight front. Well made through body, decent ribbing, with a well angulated firm rear, which was racey. Decent tailset. Covered the ground and moved out ok, but not as precise and as positive coming towards me as the first, which was the deciding factor.
Manchester Championship Show
18th Jan 2018
Judge: Mr Frank Kane (Hirontower)
Many thanks to my stewards Alan Small and Susan Kannangara.
Limit - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Brumberhill Back T' Future JW
Class Critique
Excellent class for depth of quality
Windsor
29th Jun 2018
Judge: Miss Sarah Dandy (Dandale)
I was pleased with the quality of both my dog and bitch line ups, all were worthy winners with several most promising youngsters in both puppy and junior classes. I do like to watch movement in profile not only does it give a good indication of conformation but also the ability to follow a horse efficiently, so essential to the fitness for purpose of this working breed. I noted a lack of angulation front and back in many which restricts reach and drive. Untidy feet with unclipped nails do somewhat spoil the overall picture when an exhibit is standing on the table and can be easily fixed. Temperaments were uniformly sound which is of great importance and I thought the dogs (and exhibitors) coped really well in the extremely hot temperatures today.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Brumberhill Back T' Future JW
DCC
Name at show: Brumberhill Back T' Future JW
Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Brumberhill Back T' Future JW
Placing Critique
One I have judged and admired before as a youngster. Striking blue and tan who commanded the ring with his style and ring presence. A joy to watch on the move, extending so well in profile around the ring, demonstrating free and easy driving movement with a ground covering stride, he could easily and efficiently follow a horse. Really good to go over and presented immaculately with quality B/T coat, in a fit honed condition he presents an equally good profile standing, being very well balanced he holds himself so well with flowing topline, matched by an equally good underline with a length of body, well ribbed back. Particularly liked his superb angulation with a very attractive masculine head to finish the picture. On top form, not his usual handler today but showed and handled to advantage. DCC & BOB.
The Midland Border Terrier Club Championship Show
5th Aug 2018
Judge: Dogs: Jimmy Gilpin, Bitches: Hilary Gilpin
Bitches :- Thank you to the committee for the very kind invitation to judge the bitches at your always sunny show, yes it was very hot but all dogs were underneath the gazebo when not being assessed. Thank you to all who exhibited in the hot afternoon sun, we all coped very well.
I've had BT's since 1978 and started showing in 1986, I have meet quite a few friends along the way and judged many BT's, today I found some lovely exhibits as you always do, the downside was so many other dogs really had poor movement both front and rear. Handlers must watch their dogs as bad movement is a no no for me. Coats were mainly good, some with no coat at all and were penalised accordingly. In all the bitches there was only one undershot mouth.
I totally agreed with the dog judge for best in show, the dog stood out for us both, in movement, confirmation and type. Judge Hilary Gilpin
DCC
Name at show: Brumberhill Back T' Future JW
Best In Show
Name at show: Brumberhill Back T' Future JW
Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Brumberhill Back T' Future JW
Placing Critique
This blue/tan moved around the ring with purpose, great to see his stride which is lacking in many exhibits. He has a masculine head with good fold of ears, short strong muzzle with big white teeth, slender reach of neck set on superb shoulders. The best of toplines and superb tail set which is lacking in today's breed. Narrow front, ribs carried well back and correct length of loin, good hind angulation. His coat was turned out to perfection, which with his movement and harsh coat and pelt won him over the bitch for best in show. Dog CC and Best in Show
Ladies Kennel Association
14th Dec 2019
Judge: Mr Mark Lowry (Ravenside)
I would first like to thank all the exhibitors for a lovely entry, and for making the effort to travel to the N.E.C on a dark winter’s morning. There was a variation in breed type to a degree, which is always the case, but I was very happy with both my final lineups and only wish I could hand out more awards.
Open - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: CH Brumberhill Back T' Future JW
Crufts
11th Mar 2023
Judge: Mr David Shields (Wilholme)
To judge Border Terriers at Crufts was both a privilege and a honour and I must thank the Crufts Committee for the appointment to judge the breed at what is the greatest dog show in the world. A big thanks go to the exhibitors from both home and abroad for such a super entry which made for a great days judging with quality in depth in many of the classes. Finally I must thank my two stewards who kept things moving in the ring to allow me to finish judging in good time.
On the day I was looking for a workmanlike dog as the standard asks for but one also must remember that in the show ring you also need that attitude and showmanship to complete the picture. I felt my BOB put up a great show in the Group and was so pleased to see him take Group 2 in a quality line up.
Best Veteran
Name at show: CH Brumberhill Back T' Future JW ShCM
Veteran - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: CH Brumberhill Back T' Future JW ShCM
Placing Critique
Favourite of mine who I gave top honours too as a youngster. He has kept a great shape and is so well balanced throughout and built on clean and flowing lines. Best of heads, good strength and with a lovely eye and expression. Scores in neck and shoulders, excellent topline and tailset and well made hindquarters. Soundest of movers both fore and aft, BV.
National Dog Show
6th May 2023
Judge: Brigitte Belin Bernaudin (France)
First, I thank the committee for the invitation to judge this prestigious show. Thanks to my stewards for making a super job and keep my judging running smoothly. It was a real honour and privilege as foreign judge and breeder to have the opportunity of this 1st appointment to give CC in my breed, and thank to exhibitors to allow me to go over so many good Border.
Being able in my country to work my dogs, I have been looking for the right conformation as asks in the standard, making dogs able to do their original work underground and was happy many could do so.
RDCC
Name at show: CH Brumberhill Back T' Future JW ShCM
Veteran - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: CH Brumberhill Back T' Future JW ShCM
Placing Critique
8 years old Blue and Tan with style and presence. Well balanced all through. Masculine head with dark eyes and typical expression. Strong muzzle and bite. Super reach of neck and lay of shoulders. Nicely ribbed with the right length of body and holding a level topline. Nice setted tail well carried on the move. Typical underline. Balanced angulated front and rear. Excellent harsh coat and loose pelt. He moves free and sound with the best of reach and drive, covering his ground without effort. Could easily imagine him on the hunt. Was please to award him RCC
Bath Canine Society
29th May 2023
Judge: Mrs Anne Gregory (Remony)
My thanks to the officers and committee of Bath Canine Society for inviting me to judge today. A big thank you to my two very efficient stewards, Mark and Joyce, who kept the ring running smoothly and efficiently. Thank you also to the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to go over their dogs, it is always a privilege to do so. I was disappointed not to have been able to stay and watch the groups but circumstances outwith my control prevented me from doing so.
While there were plenty of good ‘otter’ heads in evidence, I found some heads lacking in muzzle strength and some with stops that were too deep, neither of which is desirable. Some exhibits were too heavy in frame and consequently didn’t come to hand easily. Some dogs had weak pasterns and feet that could have been tighter. Coats were at varying stages, with some in their underclothes, some just going over the top, and in some cases, this was a deciding factor. Overall, movement was good with correct tracking, plenty of drive off well angulated hindquarters and good length of stride. Some dogs could have benefited from more ring training and, at times, baiting on the table was excessive. A dog scrambling to get to bait makes it more difficult to assess. On a positive note, I did have some quality dogs to go over and was well pleased with my winners and final line-up. I was also pleased to see my Best Veteran win the Terrier Veteran Group, my Best Puppy shortlisted in the Terrier Puppy Group and my Best Special Beginners, Special Beginners Terrier Group 4
Best Veteran
Name at show: TVG1, CH Brumberhill Back T' Future JW ShCM
Veteran - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: CH Brumberhill Back T' Future JW ShCM
Placing Critique
Quality 8 years old Blue/tan, masculine head of correct shape and proportions, with strong jaw and correct dentition, built on narrow body lines with excellent length of rib, lovely straight front and neat feet, he is well angulated fore and aft and this is demonstrated in his sound movement, uses his hocks well to drive round the ring with a ground covering stride, well set on tail and excellent topline which he kept on the move, presented in a lovely harsh coat covering a thick loose pelt, Best Veteran and Terrier Veteran Group 1
Three Counties Championship Dog Show
9th Jun 2023
Judge: Mrs Jane Roberts (Smalesmouth)
Many thanks to the officers and committee for inviting me to judge Border Terriers at Three Counties Championship Dog Show. My appointment was originally for 2020 but it was worth the wait to be able to judge at this lovely showground at the foot of the Malvern Hills. Many thanks indeed to my stewards Bill and Trish who kept everything moving ringside in an efficient and pleasant manner. My thanks go to all the exhibitors who brought their dogs under me. It was a real privilege and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. There were some close decisions and I would like to thank all those who accepted my decisions so sportingly.
Based on my entry I felt that the overall quality of the breed was good. Most were fit and I thought that fronts and heads had improved from the last time I judged. There were only a few that I was unable to span and a couple who had missing teeth and one that had a kinked tail. I was particularly pleased with my bitch line-up and I thought there were some very good quality exhibits who on another day could be ticket winners.
Best Veteran
Name at show: CH Brumberhill Back T' Future JW ShCM
Veteran - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: CH Brumberhill Back T' Future JW ShCM
Placing Critique
8 year old B/T. In excellent condition. Enjoying his day out. Very good head with strong muzzle and correct teeth. Balanced outline. Good reach of neck, lay of shoulders and excellent straight front. Liked his length of body and excellent top line. Spannable. Moved very well from all angles. Excellent double coat and loose pelt. Well deserved BVD and BV
Blackpool & District Canine Society
25th Jun 2023
Judge: Mrs Jayne Gillam (Orenberg)
Many thanks to the officers and committee for inviting me to judge Border Terriers at Blackpool & District Canine Society Championship show. Grateful thanks must go to my very efficient steward Gisela Duran who did an excellent job in making sure everything ran like clockwork. Finally thank you to the exhibitors for giving me such an excellent entry of 142 dogs making 183 entries, the largest entry across all breeds on the day. It really was a privilege to go over such a large entry of dogs and I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
The size of dogs has always been a perennial topic, but I was pleased to say overall, many of the dogs were of correct size on this occasion, with very few oversized dogs and only the odd one or two I couldn’t span. Bites were good and only an odd one with teeth out of line, although a few had broken teeth, quite a few had dirty teeth and some had small teeth which is something I really don’t like to see on, essentially a working terrier. It was good to find some really lovely tails, with not too many long thin, spindly tails we have seen in the past, although I was surprised to find four kinked tails in the entry.
Overall I thought it was a good entry, I found some quality exhibits and I was very pleased with my winners, and in particular will watch the progress of my puppy and junior placings with interest.
Best Veteran
Name at show: TVG1, CH Brumberhill Back T' Future JW ShCM
Veteran - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: CH Brumberhill Back T' Future JW ShCM
Placing Critique
B&T. Very fit for 8 years old, not coarsened in any way. Pleasing otter like head, dark eye and keen expression, neck of moderate length into good shoulders, the best of ribs and easily spanned. Well let down hocks and a joy to watch in profile movement, effortless long, low ground covering stride. Best Veteran and Veteran Group 1.
Leeds Championship Show
29th Jul 2023
Judge: Mr Brian Aubrey (Jenabeck)
Thank you all for a wonderful entry, I had to make some difficult choices on the day, but as always, I judge the dog on the day friend or foe and not what the dog as done in the past or what it will do in the future.
a few things did concern me on the day (1 ) so Many dirty teeth, (2) a few unfit dogs due to being overweight, (3) and the most concerning is short legs on one or two of the borders,
Best Veteran
Name at show: TVG1, CH Brumberhill Back T' Future JW ShCM
Veteran - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: CH Brumberhill Back T' Future JW ShCM
Placing Critique
Stunning Blue and Tan dog, looking amazing for 8-year-old, little grey around the muzzle but don't look it or move for his age straight narrow front, great body shape coat of good texture, moved true, best veteran in breed, and group 1 in terrier Veteran
Otley CS Open Show
1st Aug 2023
Judge: Mrs R Barney (verrami)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, CH Brumberhill Back T' Future JW ShCM
Best Veteran
Name at show: BVIS, CH Brumberhill Back T' Future JW ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: CH Brumberhill Back T' Future JW ShCM
The Welsh Kennel Club Championship Show
19th Aug 2023
Judge: Jane Morton Shaw (Fehmarn)
I would like to thank the WKC committee for inviting me to judge at this lovely show. It was very well organised with a super friendly atmosphere.
Thank you to all the exhibitors for your entry & accepting my decisions so graciously.
I thoroughly enjoyed my day, but I have to apologise for the late start! I’m always super early for everything, and had arrived on the showground by 8am. Unfortunately my watch battery ran out at 8.20 and I was mortified when I realised it had stopped and to find out that the time was 9.35!!!
I was very pleased to see my BOB, BPIB & BVIB shortlisted in their groups, with Veteran going on to Group 3.
Best Veteran
Name at show: TVG3, CH Brumberhill Back T' Future JW ShCM
Veteran - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: CH Brumberhill Back T' Future JW ShCM
Placing Critique
7 yr old blue dog in lovely harsh coat with good ticking. Narrow body lines & well laid back rib. Good angulation and bend of stifle. Correct bite. Easily spanned. Moved very well
Darlington Championship Show
17th Sep 2023
Judge: Mrs D Bullen (Fevstone)
I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge for the second time. I had a good entry of 125 with a few absentees as is usual, the dogs were of varying types and sizes which is to be expected. The ones that were unspannable aren’t fit for function as they fall at the first hurdle so to speak.
There are quite a lot creeping into the breed of late which lack power in the foreface. Falling away below the eye with a foreign expression. Also lacking in underjaw. Again a weakness in the breed which needs addressing or we will lose these qualities essential to work. A lot now have too short an upperarm which is vital in construction as it propels the dog forward as he should cover the ground effortlessly striding out. Not Pitter patter slowly. On a more positive note I found a lot of quality true to type borders that were a pleasure to judge. Effortless free movement which is essential. I’m sure the breed will go on to have a bright future if we all keep to the breed type.
Best Veteran
Name at show: RBVIS, TVG1, CH Brumberhill Back T' Future JW ShCM
Veteran - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: CH Brumberhill Back T' Future JW ShCM
Placing Critique
Racy Blue and tan. Moderately broad in skull with a strong muzzle and large white teeth. Correct length of upperarm and decent lay of shoulder. Excellent topline and tailset. Good bend of stifle which he used well to produce good movement all round. Pleased to award him best veteran. RBV IN SHOW
The Scottish Kennel Club
1st Oct 2023
Judge: Mr M Armstrong (Bitcon)
Best Veteran
Name at show: TVG3, CH Brumberhill Back T' Future JW ShCM
Veteran - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: CH Brumberhill Back T' Future JW ShCM
Placing Critique
Another quality dog from this kennel, great head and eye, good bite, in excellent coat with good pelt, good angulation in front and rear, nice length of ribs, moved well, in tip top body and condition, a credit to his owner, BV & VG3
Midland Counties Championship Show
26th Oct 2023
Judge: Mr J Gilpin (Otterbobs)
I would like to thank the officers & committee for giving me the opportunity to judge the Border Terrier classes, & also a big thank you to Penny Winger & Gavin Argill my two ring stewards who kept things in order & also made sure we finished on time, and a special mention to my Best of Breed winner for attending the terrier group, and being rewarded with being short listed in the final seven.
Best Veteran
Name at show: CH Brumberhill Back T' Future JW ShCM
Veteran - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: CH Brumberhill Back T' Future JW ShCM
Placing Critique
Judged this old boy five years ago and he never let me down then, the only thing that as altered is that he as matured gracefully, head still masculine, with level topline, as good in front and behind as then, and can still strut his stuff around the ring. Best Veteran.
The Scottish Border Terrier Club Championship Show
11th Nov 2023
Judge: Mr Mark Lowry (Ravenside)
Firstly, I would like to thank everyone for a lovely entry and also to the Scottish BTC for this opportunity. Special thanks go to my two stewards for the day who kept everything running smoothly and for their good company. Although the lighting in the hall isn’t the best, it was adequate and the large square ring was perfect for watching movement, something I feel is very important in a border terrier. On that note I found my main winners to excel in this department. I was pleased to judge some strong puppy classes and also some strong adult classes
Best Veteran
Name at show: CH Brumberhill Back T' Future JW ShCM
Best Veteran - Dog
Name at show: CH Brumberhill Back T' Future JW ShCM
Veteran - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: CH Brumberhill Back T' Future JW ShCM
Placing Critique
Blue & tan 8.5Ive judged twice previously and he improves with age. Lovely outline, well angulated dog with everything in the right place. Good head with keen expression. Nice reach of neck with level topline, easily spanned. Moved really well. BVIS
