Show Placings
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
26th Jan 2019
Judge: Mr Bob Blackley (Vaevictus)
It was an honour and pleasure to Judge at this great club show, I would like to thank the officers and committee for inviting me, also a big thank you to all the exhibitors, my entry was fantastic full of quality, I’m sorry but some really good dogs were not in the top honours today. I thought the bitches in general were of better quality than the dogs which is good for the breed, and in the dogs, I also noticed some exhibits were lacking coat, a sign of Crufts approaching, but in general they were good.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger
Liverpool Terrier Club Open Show
24th Feb 2019
Judge: N Merrick
Puppy /
Third Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger
The Northern Border Terrier Club Open Show
13th Apr 2019
Judge: Anna Duxbury (Ridgebow)
I would very much like to thank the officers and committee for offering me my first club show in this lovely light, large hall. The hospitality was wonderful! Thanks also to the efficient ring stewards and most of all to all the exhibitors for their wonderful entry and allowing me the privilege of going over their dogs. Sincere thanks for the sporting manner in which my decisions were accepted. Temperaments on the day were excellent, coats were very varied - some good dogs were penalised for not having double coat. No mouths were undershot and all male dogs were entire.
Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
20th Apr 2019
Judge: Mr Graham Richardson (Staynorwood)
I would like to thank the Officers and Committee for inviting me to judge their Open Show and also the sporting way in which the exhibitors accepted my decisions. Also thank you to my stewards Anna Duxbury and Bridget Singh for keeping the ring moving smoothly throughout the day. Most exhibits were shown in a fit condition although there were one or two that were a little over weight and nervous on the day.
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger
Placing Critique
10 month old with typical otterhead, correct scissor bite good length of neck with well laid shoulders narrow throughout. Harsh double coat with thick loose pelt , well angulated rear, good tail set which was carried well on the move.
Pollard Canine Society Open Show
19th May 2019
Judge: Anna Duxbury (Ridgebow)
I would very much like to thank the officers and committee for offering me this appointment at this lovely Premier Open Show, and for their hospitality. Thanks also to the efficient and helpful ring steward, Sue, and most of all to all the exhibitors for allowing me the privilege of going over their dogs. All male dogs were entire and only one dog had a slight fault in the mouth.
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger
Lancashire Sporting Terrier Club Open Show
25th May 2019
Judge: Mrs Katrina Golding (Beaconpike)
Thank you to the club for inviting me to judge the border terriers and to the exhibitor’s for allowing me to judge your dogs.
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger
Placing Critique
11month old blue and tan male eye catching alert dog, super masculine head with strong muzzle and correct bite he is slightly heavy in ear at the moment, nicely balanced with well laid back shoulders he was shown in lovely double coat nice feet with thick pads, good bend of stifle and well angulated rear, when he settles he moves out well, close decision for first I liked him a lot but he couldn’t match 1st today on movement. His day will come.
Blackpool & District Canine Society
23rd Jun 2019
Judge: Mr S A Mcpherson
My thanks go to Blackpool & District Canine Society for the invitation to judge their show, my very efficient stewards and to the exhibitors for their wonderful entry, topping the Terrier Group by quite a margin!
It was a good quality entry, all the way through, especially in the younger classes, Junior bitch being quite exceptional, which bodes well, for the future!
I thought the line ups, for the CCs, were excellent, all, for me, fitting the Standard well, good for size, lithe bodied, easily spanned and with a good length of stride.
Only a very few were difficult to span.
As for points of concern, a number with very deep stops, often with a rounder eye, which gives a rather untypical expression, more reminiscent of the Asian short clawed Otter, rather than the English River Otter.
Forehand construction, as ever, is the main area for concern, correct shoulder and upper arm being the most difficult thing to breed for and attain. A correct forehand is a joy to watch, on the move, especially if they have the rear angulation to match, giving totally balanced, efficient, ground covering movement, but get it wrong and the movement is a bit like a “ bike with square wheels! “ in profile! I’m well aware it’s possible to win, at the highest levels, with the latter, but it doesn’t make it correct, when the Standard asks for the soundness to follow a horse, which, obviously, would require a good length of stride.
A few dogs weren’t too keen on the bandage on my hand, covering up the aftermath of an unfortunate trip up, on gravel, none were unduly penalised.
Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger
Placing Critique
Blue and Tan, just short of 11 months. Typical head and expression. Good neck, shoulder, front and feet. Topline and tailset ok. Excellent hindquarters. Super coat and pelt. Still a shade puppyish in movement, quite correct for his age, coming and going, but good in profile. Understand he won the AV Terrier/ Working/Pastoral Special Beginners Puppy Stakes! Congratulations!
East of England Championship Show
6th Jul 2019
Judge: Mrs Janet Alexander (Glenbucket)
Junior - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger
Special Beginners - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger
Placing Critique
3rd in junior good otter type head level top moved ok
The Northern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
13th Jul 2019
Judge: Mrs Laura Illingworth (Thorneyhurst)
A big thanks to The Northern Border Terrier Club for there invitation to judge their club show, my first club open show was for the Northern many years ago, and the friendliness and hospitality has not changed. Thank you to the exhibitors for such a good entry and great atmosphere around the ring, and most especially to my two capable stewards Carolyn and Graham Richardson for keeping every thing flowing, and not putting a foot wrong all day. The quality of exhibits was second to none and many good dogs had to go home without a card, teeth were excellent and not one kinked tail or missing testicle all day, nice to see so many of the borders looked capable of doing a days work.
Junior - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger
Placing Critique
Good jacket and undercoat with loose pelt, excellent bend of stifle, moved well, just needs a bit more time
Maiden - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger
Special Beginners - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger
York Canine Association Open Show
21st Jul 2019
Judge: Margaret Davies (Glenorchy)
Many thanks to the society for their kind invitation to judge a well organised show. Also my stewards Carolyn and Graham Richardson who did an excellent job and last but by no means least the exhibitors for their entries. The grass was rather long and this could have affected the movement on some of the dogs.
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger
Placing Critique
Blue and Tan dog just over 12 months. Nice head, good front, level topline and good tail set. Moved okay, but a little close behind.
Leeds Championship Dog Show
26th Jul 2019
Judge: Mr T Tuck (Nettleby)
Thanks to all exhibitors for providing a really good entry, and thanks also to my calm and efficient steward for helping to make this a thoroughly enjoyable appointment. The heatwave temperature had thankfully dropped and the covered half of the ring provided very comfortable conditions.
I was thrilled with my final line up in dogs and bitches. In particular, I thought the Reserve CC and CC winners were very typical, high quality and honest all round border terriers. It is always very exciting and satisfying to see borders of such a high calibre at the top end of the range.
It is difficult to make generalisations, as strengths and weaknesses varied considerably across the total entry. I found numerous decent, moderately broad heads, some of which had the classic otter-like appearance, strong muzzle and keen expression. Overall size and correct balanced proportions seemed reasonably consistent, and I don’t recall any of the well over-sized and coarser types that one sometimes encounters. I thought hind quarters were good overall, though straight fronts and well laid shoulders were less common. Coats varied, as they always do, though I would have liked to find a few more that combined the really harsh topcoat, good undercoat, and thick pelt. Was this just due to the state of individual coats on the day, or is the weatherproof coat and jacket receiving less attention?
Any of the above observations are, of course, based on the entry on the day and are not necessarily a pronouncement on the breed as a whole!
Special Beginners in Breed
Name at show: SBTG2, Weststar Lone Ranger
Junior - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger
Special Beginners - Dog or Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger
Placing Critique
Nicely proportioned, generally quite typical appearance with well angulated hind quarters and a decent overall outline. In good coat. I would have liked a little more strength of muzzle.
The Northern Border Terrier Club Open Show
5th Oct 2019
Judge: Mrs. L. Roberts (Mindlen)
I would like to thank the officers and committee for inviting me to judge their open show the hospitality was second to none. Thanks must also go to the efficient stewards and sporting exhibitors for their support would like to thank the officers and committee for inviting me to judge their open show the hospitality was second to none. Thanks must also go to the efficient stewards and sporting exhibitors for their support
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger
Placing Critique
Workmanlike dog of nice size. Good head, nicely balanced spans well good coat moved well
Maiden - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger
Special Beginners - Dog or Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger
South Wales Kennel Association
12th Oct 2019
Judge: Mrs M Wanless (Thorneyburn)
My thanks go to SWKA for their kind invitation to judge at this good venue. Also to my stewards Sue and Wendy who kept things flowing.
Thank you too all those who entered and accepted my decisions so sportingly. All mouths were good, all dogs entire and coat quality was excellent , especially in the dog classes. Pleased with my winners, and my final line-up, and to see my bob and bp be shortlisted in their groups.
Junior - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger
Good Citizen - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger
Placing Critique
16 mths blue. This dog was 3rd in a good junior dog class. Head ok, good for bone, neat feet. Excellent harsh coat and ticking. Moved well.
Grantham & District Canine Society Open Show
19th Oct 2019
Judge: Mr John Ashe
Yearling /
Second Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger
Selby Canine Society Open Show
26th Oct 2019
Judge: Dogs: Dr. M. Armstrong (Ploughdown) Bitches: Mrs. J. Carr (Wreighaugh)
Saturday was a very rainy day but the inhospitable weather outside contrasted sharply with the friendly atmosphere in the hall and the very warm welcome from committee members. I’d like to thank the exhibitors for braving the awful weather to come to the show, for their very good entry and their sporting spirit. I’d also like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge on the day and my stewards who organised the ring with great efficiency, courtesy and good humour.
Dr Margaret Armstrong
Thank you to the Committee for inviting me to judge the Border Terrier bitches at this very friendly, hospitable and well run Open Show. Thanks also to my stewards who were a great support. I was very grateful to the exhibitors for giving me a lovely entry of bitches and for the sporting way in which they accepted my, often difficult, decisions. I was pleased that my fellow Border judge, Dr Margaret Armstrong, and I were able to agree on both Best of Breed and Best Puppy in Breed without reference to our referee.
Judy Carr
Junior - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger
Placing Critique
Blue and tan dog. Shorter cast than 1. Head and skull in good proportion. He has a dark eye and good pigmentation. Scissor bite. Narrow front. Legs show good bone and his paws are small and well padded. He has a good bend of stifle. He was easily spanned and moved out soundly on the day. Preferred the overall outline of 1.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger
The Sporting Terrier Association of Yorkshire Open Show
10th Nov 2019
Judge: Anna Duxbury (Ridgebow)
I would very much like to thank the Officers and committee for inviting me to judge their show today. My thanks also to Colin my ring steward. Many thanks to all the exhibitors for taking the time to show under me and accepting my decisions so sportingly. All mouths were good and all male dogs were entire.
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger
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.
Junior - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger
Good Citizen - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger
Placing Critique
blue and tan, nice size dog with good topline and carrot tail, showed well.
Boston & DCS Championship Show
12th Jan 2020
Judge: Mrs P. Clark (Gameway)
This was my last judging appointment so thank you to all who entered under me today. I thoroughly enjoyed going over some very nice dogs. I would also like to thank my stewards Linda and Natalie who kept the ring running smoothly.
I was very happy to see my BOB take Group 4 and my BP Puppy Group 2.
Special Beginners in Breed
Name at show: SBG3, Weststar Lone Ranger
Yearling - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger
Special Beginners - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger
Placing Critique
Third in yearling. Nice for size and outline. A little plain in head. Ears could be smaller. Good blue jacket but lacking undercoat. Moved well enough.
Good Citizen - Dog or Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
25th Jan 2020
Judge: Ms. Suzanne Coldham (Annesuz)
I would like to thank the Officers and Committee for their very warm welcome and hospitality, and the exhibitors for their entries and generous applause for the winners. There was a fabulous atmosphere throughout the day which made it a real pleasure.
Having last had my hands on the breed at this level in October 2017 I am concerned about just how narrow some of the dogs are. Whilst the breed standard calls for the body to be ‘deep, narrow, and fairly long’ it should not be taken to the point of exaggeration. That being said my winners are very pleasing, well balanced specimens without recourse to any exaggeration and in my opinion fit for the original purpose of a Border Terrier.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger
Special Beginners - Dog or Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger
The Sporting Terrier Association of Yorkshire Open Show
16th Feb 2020
Judge: Mrs. Tracy Butler (Ycart)
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger
Placing Critique
19mth Blue/Tan,Nice head and expression,in good coat and thick pelt,plenty of bone,well muscled,easly spanned,moves well.
Crufts
8th Mar 2020
Judge: Mr Simon Jackson (Clipstone)
Firstly, I would like to thank the Kennel Club for allowing me the honour of judging this Border Terrier Centenary year. I also thank my excellent stewards for keeping me on track and to everybody who gave me such a fantastic entry, both in numbers and quality across all classes. To be blunt, I don't think I have ever seen and enjoyed such a very high quality entry before. Unfortunately many good exhibits went home unrewarded. Several classes the placed exhibits could have all stood in first place. I really was splitting hairs. I can honestly say that I really enjoyed myself and hope everybody else did too. I'd also like to thank Joyce Martin and my son, Laurence Jackson, for the excellent photographs which has made the writing of this critique so much easier. I understand Laurence also live-streamed the CC's and BOB – technology far above me – but thanks!
Yearling - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger
Good Citizen - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger
The Northern Border Terrier Club Open Show
17th Jul 2021
Judge: Mrs Margaret Davies (Glenorchy)
My grateful thanks to the Club for inviting me to judge their July Open Show. I had a lovely day. I'd like to thank the exhibitors for a super entry
Also thanks to my very capable Steward, Allen Horner, who kept everything on track, Valerie Atkinson for a lovely lunch and to the club for their hospitality. The show was well organised considering the difficulties with Covid restrictions. I had difficulty in spanning quite a few exhibits and I was surprised to see a lot of small teeth. Also there were a lot of exhibits who could have do with their nails trimming. All dogs were entire and there were no kinky tails.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Placing Critique
Another nice blue and tan who moved well. He has similar attributes to winner, but on the day I just preferred overall picture of 1.
Scarborough & DCA Open Show
18th Jul 2021
Judge: Tracy Morgan
Limit /
Second Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Placing Critique
another posessing lovely breed type, correct all through and moved soundly from all angles.
Leeds Championship Show
25th Jul 2021
Judge: Mr Neil Straw (Shaolin)
Thank you to the Officer’s and Committee for their invitation to judge at their show and congratulate Liz Stannard and her hard working team for putting on the well organised show. Thank you to the exhibitors for a lovely entry and your support on the day with only 10 being absent. Temperaments throughout were excellent as you would expect, front movement is still an issue but I felt that some bitches were a tab up on size. All were well presented.
Special Beginners in Breed
Name at show: TSBG2, Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Placing Critique
BSB & BSB Grp 2, b/t clean skull, well placed ears, straight forelegs, well ribbed, strong lion, well muscled quarters, low hocks, well padded feet, moved freely holding a level topline
Special Beginners - Dog or Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Blackpool & District Canine Society
22nd Aug 2021
Judge: Mrs P McLellan (Breconbeds)
My thanks to Blackpool & District Canine Society for the invitation to judge BorderTerriers, and thank you to my two very efficient stewards who kept things moving along in the ring.
Sadly today, rudeness to the stewards and a lack of sportsmanship seem to be on the increase.
Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Placing Critique
Another harsh coated blue and tan with a thick pelt. Pleasing head with nice expression. Good dentition. Good topline and tailset.
Driffield Championship Dog Show
28th Aug 2021
Judge: Mrs Linda Coleman (Hartswelin)
I was extremely pleased with my quality entry on this my first occasion awarding C.C.'s in the breed and thrilled to see my B.O.B. go 2nd in the group.
I will not mention teeth and bites in my individual critiques as apart from three which were level all exhibits possessed good strong teeth with excellent bites.Very few animals were difficult to span but far too many bitches in the later classes carried too much condition!
As in many other judges comments over the last few years fronts are still a big problem, if a Border does not have a correctly angled upper arm and shoulder it will not be able to follow a horse all day however well angled the hindquarters might be. A lot of dogs feet were not as small and tight as I would like but this may be due to lack of suitable excercise over the extended lockdowns. On the plus side nearly all were presented in double coat.
It was a very tight decision for me for B.O.B. and it could have gone either way but a choice had to be made so the dog won on being more an ideal size.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
National Dog Show
24th Sep 2021
Judge: Mrs Wendy Mooney (Chesterton)
Thank you to the committee of Birmingham Dog Show Society for inviting me to judge Border Terriers at their show. Many thanks to all the exhibitors who entered and gave me the honour and pleasure of judging their dogs. I had a fabulous entry and was truly spoilt for choice in many of the classes. One general observation is that there were quite a number of dogs that were, in my opinion, simply too big to do the job that they are bred to do.
Special Beginners in Breed
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Special Beginners - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Placing Critique
Blue & tan with lovely head and nice dark eye. In good coat with correct texture and colour. Looked deep in profile but was spannable. Correct topline and nice length of ribs carried well back. Good thick moderately long tail.
The Midland Border Terrier Club 2020 Championship Show
24th Sep 2021
Judge: (Dogs) Anne Gregory (Remony) (Bitches) Liz Wright (Totherend)
DOGS:
A most enjoyable day judging dogs at this show and I would like to thank the Club for inviting me to do so. Thanks also to my two stewards, John and John, who kept things moving along in a professional and efficient manner. Thanks also to the exhibitors for their support and allowing me the privilege of going over their dogs.
Mouths, on the whole, were good and I found only one suspect mouth. There were plenty of typical otter heads but evidence also of stops that were too deep and muzzles that were too short, which is not typical of an otter head.
Movement in some dogs was less than desirable with a few crossing in front, toeing in or flicking wrists. Rear movement was somewhat better but side movement showed some dogs short stepping. I also found some flat, slack feet and loose pasterns, which could well have been improved with proper exercise, and some feet could have been tidied up to better effect.
Generally coats and pelts were harsh and thick but, in some classes, lack of coat was the deciding factor in final placements.
My main concern today was size and weight. Some dogs were very difficult to span, were too heavy and did not come to hand well. This must be addressed to ensure Borders remain fit for the purpose they were intended.
I was pleased with my final line-up and my co judge and I whole heartedly agreed when it came to the final awards.
BITCHES:
My thanks to the Midland Border Terrier Club for offering this my first judging appointment at championship level. I had a really enjoyable day and must thank exhibitors for their wonderful entry and allowing me the opportunity to go over their dogs. Huge thanks also to my two stewards, John & John, who kept everything running smoothly.
I was really pleased with the quality of exhibits, unfortunately this meant some good dogs went unplaced.
Coats were at various stages, all acceptable, but I personally prefer more than less. Some of the exhibits would have benefitted from a tidy up, especially feet. Front movement could have been better, a few upright shoulders and over-angulated rear ends. Overall size was OK, but a few were over weight which made them unspannable.
Really pleased with my final line up and final awards.
Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Placing Critique
b/t Head of good proportions with good dentition, straight forelegs with good feet, narrow body, well ribbed back with good topline and tailset, harsh jacket, well muscled hindquarters, moved well
National Dog Show
24th Sep 2021
Judge: Mrs Wendy Mooney (Chesterton)
Thank you to the committee of Birmingham Dog Show Society for inviting me to judge Border Terriers at their show. Many thanks to all the exhibitors who entered and gave me the honour and pleasure of judging their dogs. I had a fabulous entry and was truly spoilt for choice in many of the classes. One general observation is that there were quite a number of dogs that were, in my opinion, simply too big to do the job that they are bred to do.
Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Placing Critique
(1st in SBD)
The Midland Border Terrier Club 2020 Championship Show
24th Sep 2021
Judge: (Dogs) Anne Gregory (Remony) (Bitches) Liz Wright (Totherend)
DOGS:
A most enjoyable day judging dogs at this show and I would like to thank the Club for inviting me to do so. Thanks also to my two stewards, John and John, who kept things moving along in a professional and efficient manner. Thanks also to the exhibitors for their support and allowing me the privilege of going over their dogs.
Mouths, on the whole, were good and I found only one suspect mouth. There were plenty of typical otter heads but evidence also of stops that were too deep and muzzles that were too short, which is not typical of an otter head.
Movement in some dogs was less than desirable with a few crossing in front, toeing in or flicking wrists. Rear movement was somewhat better but side movement showed some dogs short stepping. I also found some flat, slack feet and loose pasterns, which could well have been improved with proper exercise, and some feet could have been tidied up to better effect.
Generally coats and pelts were harsh and thick but, in some classes, lack of coat was the deciding factor in final placements.
My main concern today was size and weight. Some dogs were very difficult to span, were too heavy and did not come to hand well. This must be addressed to ensure Borders remain fit for the purpose they were intended.
I was pleased with my final line-up and my co judge and I whole heartedly agreed when it came to the final awards.
BITCHES:
My thanks to the Midland Border Terrier Club for offering this my first judging appointment at championship level. I had a really enjoyable day and must thank exhibitors for their wonderful entry and allowing me the opportunity to go over their dogs. Huge thanks also to my two stewards, John & John, who kept everything running smoothly.
I was really pleased with the quality of exhibits, unfortunately this meant some good dogs went unplaced.
Coats were at various stages, all acceptable, but I personally prefer more than less. Some of the exhibits would have benefitted from a tidy up, especially feet. Front movement could have been better, a few upright shoulders and over-angulated rear ends. Overall size was OK, but a few were over weight which made them unspannable.
Really pleased with my final line up and final awards.
Special Challenge - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
The Northern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
9th Oct 2021
Judge: Mr Jimmy Gilpin (Otterbobs)
I feel honoured to have been elected by the members to have judged their clubs 75 year show, and can I thank Alan and Graham for keeping things running so smoothly for me, and can I especially thank the committee for lunch that they provided and also Mr J Whalton for looking after me and my wife, I am not going to rant on about this and that but where have all the heads and tail sets gone ?
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Placing Critique
Very close class so much to like about this B / T with a very harsh coat, made on racey lines ribs carried well back and easily spanned,
Special Beginners - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Placing Critique
So much to like about this B / T with a very harsh coat, made on racey lines ribs carried well back and easily spanned,
Manchester & District Sporting Terrier Club
14th Nov 2021
Judge: Mrs Alison Matthews (Tojamatt)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Ladies Kennel Association
11th Dec 2021
Judge: Mrs Beverley Barber (Alcumlow)
Thank you to everyone who entered their dogs for me to judge. I was pleased with my entry and very pleased that LKA took place in light of the current Covid19 situation. I must admit it was very challenging to judge properly whilst wearing a facemask all day in this indoor venue! I was very pleased with my principle winners. Some of the younger classes were not so good maybe with maturity the exhibits will probably change places many times. My principle of judging is always good sound movement, capable of following a horse, this requires good conformation. A well laid shoulder and a properly angulated rear allows a good free stride . Some dogs were too narrow and so swinging their fronts from side to side, and some were great standing but fell apart on the move, running downhill or rear out of line with front were common faults. Heads were very varied, some very exaggerated or with untypical expression. Bites were mostly okay although I did find misaligned jaws and some had small or uneven sized teeth. Coats were hit and miss but pelts were mostly good and all were spannable, although some were round in rib. But remember you always take the best dog home.
Post Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Placing Critique
This blue boy certainly comes into his own on the move. He makes an excellent shape showing his balanced front complimented by a well angulated rear. His head is strong without being coarse and of good Border otter like shape. Strong coat just would like more colour to show the blue.
Boston & District Canine Society Championship Show
9th Jan 2022
Judge: Professor A S Milton (Baillieswells)
Special Beginners - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Good Citizen - Dog or Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Isle of Ely CS Open Show
5th Feb 2022
Judge: Matt Smith (Alncroft)
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
West Midlands Terrier Society Open Show
12th Feb 2022
Judge: Dog Judge:-Dave Lee Bitch Judge:-Ken Francis
May I take this opportunity to thank the Officers and Committee of the West Midlands Terrier Society for the invitation to judge at their Premier Terrier Show, venue the KC Building at Stoneleigh Saturday 12thFebruary. I also convey my thanks to Mandy Secretary for the Lovely Lunch in addition to the hard-working Ladies in the Kitchen. I also thank my two Stewards Jo and Graham Dowdy for keeping things running efficiently and smoothly. Finally, I thank the exhibitors as without you there’s no show. The atmosphere around all rings were fantastic as it always is at this Premier Terrier Club. Dave Lee
The dog judge and myself selected both BOB and BP from the dog classes. Was pleased to see the puppy win BPIS. Ken Francis
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Placing Critique
b/t head of good proportion strong muzzle good scissor bite, dark eyes giving good expression , neat set ears deep narrow body easily spanned racy rear quarters moderately short tail carried well sound movement.
Crufts
11th Mar 2022
Judge: Mrs. Margaret Curtis (Matamba)
Crufts has always been a memorable experience for me, from sitting ringside to winning top honours in this breed, and to retire from judging with my last appointment being Crufts was a special occasion. Many thanks to all the exhibitors for the entry of 233 dogs making 257 entries with 28 absentees.
It was a long day and with only one steward for almost all of the classes my sincere thanks must go to Robyn Burnett. Plus a special thanks to Judy Carr for stepping in to help Robyn in those last big classes to help us finish just in time to get the BOB to the Group. Also to Joyce Martin the photographer who worked hard throughout the day to get those special pictures, thank you. I enjoyed my day judging but found some of the classes quite challenging.
I was pleased with the lineup and my principal winners, but a little disappointed with what I was finding when the dogs came to the table. The standard reads “Head like that of an otter moderately broad in skull and small ears dropping close to cheek” but some were so untypical of our breed with narrow skulls, weak jaws and small teeth, with ears that were too big and standing away from the cheek.
In every class there were some that just could not be spanned - being too deep in the chest and strong in the rib. Movement was better behind than in front. Finding dogs with a short upper arm, this not only restricts the movement but when standing almost gives a Fox Terrier type front which I was seeing, to start accepting these deviations as acceptable would be a sad day for our breed as we know it.
General condition of the dogs was good, jackets came in all stages mostly acceptable with some good thick pelts. One problem I found today was the baiting of dogs on the table. In some cases it made it hard going for dogs and judge - no need to top and tail and bait all at the same time - personally I just needed the dogs to stand still.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Good Citizen - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Placing Critique
Racy. Overall picture a well balance, blue and tan with plenty of ticking and harsh jacket. Strong in head, nice reach of neck running into good topline and tail set, right amount bone with good feet. Placed 4th in a PG class of 14.
Retford Canine Society Open Show
20th Mar 2022
Judge: Mrs Margaret Davies (Glenorchy)
Firstly many thanks to the Society for inviting me to judge at their Premier Show which was run very efficiently and had a lovely friendly atmosphere (the rosettes were super too) Thanks to my two very efficient stewards who kept me on track and last but by no means least the exhibitors for the lovely entry and their sportsmanship in accepting my decisions. I had some super dogs to go over, I had to split hairs and I could have done with more cards as many good dogs had to go home without one.
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Placing Critique
Nice blue and tan dog with good conformation, lovely head, dark eye and good expression, correct dentition.. Well placed shoulders, narrow front and nice tight feet. Good jacket and pelt, level topline and good tailset. Moved well. Close decision today. RBOB.
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
26th Mar 2022
Judge: Dr. Ron Wheatley (Loiriston)
I was very privileged and honoured to judge this excellent show and would like to thank the members of the Border Terrier Club for their invitation, and the committee for their help and hospitality. The committee and members had provided a wonderful range of Specials and mementos to celebrate the Centenary of the Club. Many thanks to my very efficient ring stewards, Carol Mackenzie, and Judy Carr, for their help through a long day. Thanks also to the exhibitors for the large entry of 183 dogs, making 223 entries with 43 absent, which ranged over many types. There was quality in depth in many classes with close decisions. I found no kinky tails, two exhibits with one missing front tooth, and a few bites that had worn even. Coats as might be expected were at different stages, most in good coat and a few with the top just coming through.
Special Beginners - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Placing Critique
Nice size blue and tan, with good bone. Good teeth and jaw. Good bone and angulation. Moved well.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
National Terrier
2nd Apr 2022
Judge: Miss J Singh (Vandamere)
I would like to thank the Secretary of the National Terrier Club and committee members for their warm welcome and superb hospitality. I had a nice entry of 113. Inevitably there were some absentees. It was encouraging to see young handlers in the ring and I hope they continue to enjoy the show scene.
I found three wry mouths and one exhibit with a kink tail. A couple of exhibits were in need of muscle tone and condition. This is achievable by good feeding and exercise and not starvation. My thanks go to my very capable stewards who kept the proceedings running smoothly.
Special Beginners - Dog or Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Placing Critique
Nice dog with a good otter head, dark eyes and pleasing expression. He was spannable, has a nice straight front and correct bone. I liked his outline with level topline and tail set. Moved well.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
The East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
18th Apr 2022
Judge: Mr M. Hollingsbee (Otterwood)
I would like to thank the Committee of the Club for entrusting me to judge this
show. Due to my age I have decided that this will be my last appointment at this
level. I would like to thank my able stewards Sarah Pateman and Kay Tuffin for
keeping me in order and ensuring a smooth running of the show. All of the
Committee worked very hard and I thank them.
Having said that, what a lovely standard of dogs were placed before me. Overall
coats were excellent and I did not detect one bad mouth. The only criticism I have is
that a few exhibits did not have the feet and nails trimmed.
Post Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Placing Critique
Nice blue and tan dog, well balanced, good neck, shoulder and tailset
Special Beginners - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Placing Critique
1st in Post Graduate dog
WELKS
25th Apr 2022
Judge: Mr S A Mcpherson (Brumberhill))
Thank you to the WELKS committee for the invitation to judge their show and to my stewards, who did a sterling job, keeping everything moving, to get through the entry.
Wasn’t sure what to expect, being on a Monday, in the current financial climate, so was delighted to receive an entry of 126 dogs, making 181 entries, topping the Terrier Group, by quite a margin. Thank you to those exhibitors, for bringing their dogs, and wanting my opinion. There were very few I’d actually judged before, having last judged at Blackpool ’19.
We were blessed with a lovely sunny day, and a huge double sized ring, giving everyone full chance to show their dogs to full advantage.
I felt it was a high quality entry, especially the bitches, where, I felt, my final bitch challenge line up was one of the best I’ve judged. There were a number of bitches, both there, and in the placings, I have no doubt will gain their crowns, given a fair chance.
Main points of concern, as last time I judged, at Blackpool ’19, are still deep stops, with a rounder eye, giving an untypical expression. A few, with this problem, also had tighter, untidy bites, as they were very short in muzzle.
A few knobbly tails, some too long, carried high, but most were ok and well carried.
On the whole, I thought movement had improved, although still a few high steppers, due to incorrect shoulder and upper arm. Toplines were good, on most. Presentation, on the whole, was good, as most were in good coat, or evidence of texture.
Special Beginners in Breed
Name at show: SBG3, Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Post Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Placing Critique
Blue and tan. Typical head and expression. Good neck, shoulder, front and feet. Good topline and tailset. Excellent hindquarters. Easily spanned. Super mover, presented in a good double coat and thick pelt. He also won Best Special Beginner, going on to win Terrier Special Beginners Group 3. Congratulations!
Special Beginners - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Placing Critique
See 1st Post Graduate for comments.
National Dog Show
6th May 2022
Judge: Mrs Margaret Sneddon (Kersfell)
Thank you to the Committee for the invitation to judge at this show; I had received an invitation to judge the breed here in 2007 but was unable to accept due to a previous appointment so was very pleased to be offered the opportunity again. Thanks to my stewards for all their hard work during the day and also to the exhibitors for entering some lovely Border Terriers. There were some wonderful quality exhibits but I was particularly pleased with my line-up of unbeaten bitches with 4 or 5 in contention for the top honours, a very difficult but enjoyable decision.
It is 50 years since I won my first CC in the breed and at that time it was emphasised to novices by the experienced exhibitors that the most important part of the breed standard was the first line “essentially a working terrier” and I have always had this at the forefront in my mind when judging the breed. Not, does it work, but could it do so; meaning could it follow a horse and go to ground when needed; also could it get out again.
Special Beginners in Breed
Name at show: SBTG1, Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Special Beginners - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Placing Critique
up to size blue and tan with a good head and expression, straight front and good legs and feet. Nice lay of shoulder, level topline, very good coat and pelt. Moved soundly, striding out very freely. Winner also of PGD and BSB. Pleased to see won Special Beginners Terrier Group – congratulations.
Post Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Placing Critique
see Special Beginners
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
6th May 2022
Judge: Mr R Wright (Borderexpress)
I would like to thank the Officers and Committee of The Midland Border Terrier Club for the invite to judge the Open Show held in conjunction with The Birmingham National. The hospitality showed by both clubs on the day was tremendous plus the wonderful gift received with many thanks – I will remember my first club show appointment for a long time.
I could not of been more pleased with my entry on the day so a big thank you for all of the exhibitors that gave me the opportunity to go over their dogs and the quality presented. Junior Bitch, Limit Bitch and Limit Dog classes were of real quality and on another day placings could of easily been switched. That aside I was really pleased with my Bitch/Dog line ups having some real quality to pick my main winners from.
Also a special mention to my two stewards Sharon and La for keeping my classes going and to Bev who co-ordinated between the two rings whilst the judging was going on.
It was nice having the opportunity to see Terrier Group at the Birmingham National at the end of the day and see my Best Dog go on to represent the Border Terrier by getting short listed in a really big group, he had his 3 CC today and I was delighted to see he has become a Champion in his own right.
Limit - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Driffield Championship Dog Show
26th Aug 2022
Judge: Mrs Anne Heathcote (Saxheath)
I would like to thank you all for allowing me to go over your dogs and also our Stewards John and Marvin for keeping everything running smoothly enabling me to finish in good time .
I have to say that I found movement in a number of classes worrying . Although most dogs looked ok in profile when viewed from the front and rear there were too many moving closely and a few flicking wrists . This was reflected in my placings with the soundest being placed highest .
Mouths were good with just one level bite but there were both dogs and bitches which I could not span . Coats were , on the whole , pretty good .
Good Citizen - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Placing Critique
B/t with a good head and dentition , straight front , fair reach of neck into a level topline , good bend of stifle and he had a tight harsh jacket .
City of Birmingham Championship Show
3rd Sep 2022
Judge: Mrs K Newsome (Kighills)
I would like to thank the City of Birmingham committee for inviting me to judge the Border terriers today. It was a most enjoyable day and to top it off I had some quality dogs and bitches to go over. I would also like to thank the exhibitors for their entries and excepting my decisions.
The quality of borders were good and adhered to the breed standard. All mouths were good and all the dogs were entire. Heads on the whole were very good but some lacked a strong broad muzzle. The movement was good and many moved with drive. Many coats were harsh and thick and pelts were nice and loose. I would like to see some exhibitors pay a little attention to trimming the feet and nails.
It would also benefit a few exhibitors to take their young dogs to ring-craft more to socialise them. This would get them use to unfamiliar situations i.e. hands on the dog etc.
To my surprise my main winners Best Puppy Dog, 2nd Grad Bitch, Bitch CC & Bitch RCC were all related to the Glebeheath Kennels so well done to you.
Limit - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Good Citizen - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Placing Critique
Well-balanced with racy lines, pleasing head correct bite, level top-line moved ok.
South Wales Kennel Association
6th Oct 2022
Judge: Mr Stewart Golding (Beaconpike)
Thank you to the committee for inviting me to judge, this was my first time awarding CC’s. Thank you to my stewards for keeping the ring running smoothly. A big thank you must go to the exhibitors for a good entry especially on a Thursday in the middle of Wales in the current climate we live in. I only have a couple of concerns. Movement is paramount in our breed and these dogs should be able to cover ground easily I found due to poor shoulder angulation a few had restrained front movement. I did forgive coat in class placings where evidence of a new coat was present, however I did find a lot of single coated dogs possibly down to over grooming, my main winners all had correct double coat of depth. I had a very enjoyable day, thank you to everyone for accepting my decisions gracefully.
Limit - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Open - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Class Critique
What a super class to judge with 4 worthy champions!
Good Citizen - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Placing Critique
B/T male he was placed vhc in a strong limit and open class, nice headed dog with narrow front and good shoulders, neat feet level top line shown in super correct double coat, he moves out well.
Selby Canine Society Open Show
29th Oct 2022
Judge: Peter Armstrong (Atron) & Lesley Armstrong-Rodgers ( Atron/Scottsway )
Sincere thanks go firstly, to the Committee for inviting me to judge at their Show, Secondly to the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity of going over their dogs and last, but not least, to my Steward, Marina Fleming, for her assistance in keeping the ring running smoothly. Judge Peter Armstrong
My thanks must go to the Officers and hard working Committee for the kind invitation to judge at their Open Show. It was a quality entry of bitches, so thank you to all exhibitors for bringing them and for their sporting acceptance of my decisions. I would also like to thank my two stewards for keeping the ring running in an orderly manner. Judge Lesley Armstrong
Open - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Midland Counties Canine Society
30th Oct 2022
Judge: Mr Alan Small (Bethane)
I thoroughly enjoyed my day judging the Border Teriers at Midland Counties Champ. Show. Thanks to the Officers & Committee for the invite & especially to the exhibitors who presented me with such a wonderful entry of 230 from 174 dogs. It was a quality entry overall and I was particuarly impressed with the quality of the young stock which augers well for the breed. There's no Puppy or Veteran Groups at the Midland, which is a pity because I feel both would have done well. Must not be too greedy, as it was nice to see my BOB, Ch. Otterbobs Tolson top the Terrier Group and my Best Special Beginners, Thistlemead Sundance, take her respective Group as well.....Well done.
Special thanks to my Ring Stewards, Penny Lloyd & Gavin Argyle, who kept things moving along nicely. Border Terriers are dear to my heart having owned & bred them over a number of years. Thanks again for such a wonderful entry, I enjoyed your dogs and a nice atmosphere prevailed.
Limit - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Ladies Kennel Association
11th Dec 2022
Judge: Mr John Bainbridge (Risdene)
A very promising entry on paper but unfortunately the weather took its toll !
However I was more than happy with my main winners all were typical of what I look for in a Border Terrier and the proof that careful breeding pays off was demonstrated by the very promising progeny found amongst the youngsters.
As is my approach to critiques, generally the winners in most respects all meet the standard which calls for a working terrier with an otter like head on reasonable length neck set into well laid shoulders, a moderate length body, well ribbed back, strong shortish loin, racy but moderate rear angulation allowing the dog to move with drive, in harsh double coat and with thick pelt. I do not therefore repeat this for each individual dog but I have highlighted the dog’s best points and the reasons for their placings .
Good Citizen - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Placing Critique
Two nice size dogs, this blue and tan won on coat and condition.
Nuneaton & DCS Open Show
15th Jan 2023
Judge: Maureen Ward (Zabaretts)
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Manchester Championship Show
20th Jan 2023
Judge: Mrs Patsy Hollings (Gunalt)
Limit - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Wellingborough & District Canine Society Open Show
28th Jan 2023
Judge: Mrs Sue Baxter (Mysulan/Sulan)
My sincere thanks to the committee for their kind invitation to judge Borders
and the warm hospitality on offer at this show .
To my stewards on the day, Lauren and Phil , a big thank you for keeping
the ring running smoothly and ensuring the exhibitors enjoyed their
experience.
Sadly ,once again it was obvious that the numbers present on the day
were greatly affected by the fact there were three open shows, all with
breed specialists judging, on the same day . Nonetheless , I thank all the
exhibitors who honored me with an entry.
To those exhibitors present on the day , thanks for allowing me the
privilege of going over your dogs and accepting my decisions in a sporting
manner .
Generally , the dogs coming forward today were well presented and
conditioned , one or two may have benefitted from a little more detailed
grooming to enhance certain points of their conformation but on the whole I
enjoyed my time handling a fine bunch of Borders
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Placing Critique
4 and a halfyear old B&T boy. Nicely balanced , not overdone in any way . Pleasing head, good muzzle to skull proportions , mouth with large and impressive dentition .Correct lay of shoulder, neck flowing nicely into topline, which was maintained on the move as well as the stacked position. Ribbing was correct and extended well back , linking up with a strong loin. Easily spanned , nice loose pelt , jacket of very good texture and depth . Liked his
strength in stifle and well muscled second thigh .Moved well coming and
going . Provided a lovely outline on the go round , tracking correctly . Was
hard to deny in the challenge . Pleased to award him B.O.B .
The Sporting Terrier Association of Yorkshire Open Show
19th Feb 2023
Judge: Siân McKay (Redesholt)
I would like to thank the SToY for giving me the opportunity to judge the four classes of Border Terriers on this, my first judging appointment; the exhibitors who trusted me to evaluate their dogs/bitches and to Mr John Thomas, who kindly donated, the £10 for Best of Breed and £10 for the Best Puppy in Breed.
The committee did a sterling job given the last-minute change of venue; and my stewards, Margaret and Julie, kept the ring moving smoothly and effortlessly.
I was pleased with the number of entries, and it was great to see some fine examples of ‘otter – like’ heads – the breed stamp. All dogs were spannable today, and most had correct small tight round feet.
It was gratifying to see many examples of sound fluid movement, and good construction– Movement is so important for the Borders terrier to do its job- “Essentially a working terrier “.
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
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.
Mid Limit - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Good Citizen - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Placing Critique
Placed in the very competitive MLD class. Another of good size, workmanlike appearance but also had the required showmanship as a very sound and positive mover. Good strength of head, dark eye and keen expression. Pleasing front standing on good legs and feet. Good body shape and well made quarters.
National Terrier Club
1st Apr 2023
Judge: Miss Sarah Dandy (Dandale)
There was a good depth of quality overall across both sexes which proved for good competition and some very close decisions especially in the larger classes. Thank you to all those who accepted my decisions so sportingly. Temperaments were excellent especially the youngsters with the added challenge of the tannoy right overhead. There were some very promising youngsters which is always pleasing and positive to see, and I was delighted with my winning line up in both sexes, with top honours closely contested. I was disappointed that some exhibits who looked so good standing fell apart on the move, there were quite a few upright shoulders and I felt that efficient ground covering movement so essential for the breeds ability to follow a horse was somewhat lacking. It is encouraging to see quite a few younger handlers taking an interest in our breed today, so positive for the future. Thank you to both my excellent stewards who most competently kept the ring moving all day.
Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Placing Critique
Very honest and soundly made boy with good harsh B/T coat, who stood out on the move in this class. Very attractive head of good proportion with keen expression. Pleasing moderate size presented in fit order with good muscle tone, straight legs correct bone and tight feet. Body balanced, with well-made correctly angulated quarters. He holds himself well with firm topline, good underline with a length of body, well ribbed back. Positive and accurate mover, who covered the ground using his well let down hocks to give plenty of drive in profile, tracking very true.
West of England Ladies Kennel Society
27th Apr 2023
Judge: Mr Mark Walshaw (Janmark)
Many thanks to the officers and committee for the invitation to judge at WELKS, it was quite a few years ago now, as I was due to judge them at the beginning of lockdown. Due to the heavy rain that had fallen over the preceding days, all judging was inside. It was slightly draughty, but we were allocated a double ring, so plenty of space, to see the exhibits stride out. I must thank the two stewards Lynn Jones and Celia Vines who kept the ring flowing beautifully and the exhibitors for making prompt appearances, we did well for time, starting approx. 0930 and finishing around 14:45. I thank all exhibitors for a wonderful entry (123 dogs making 172 entries} for a Thursday in Malvern and appreciate their time and expense for entering under me. There was plenty of quality to choose from and I was happy with my final decisions. Dentition was very good and a pleasure to judge dogs with clean teeth. I did find muscle tone to be poor/average in a lot of the exhibits, which must be one of the key areas for any working terrier. Jackets were mixed as was movement.
Limit - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Open - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
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.
Limit - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
6th May 2023
Judge: Mr Keith Baldwin (Nightstorm)
I would like to thank all the Officers and Committee of the Midland Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge their club open show.
It is now 17 years that I have been judging Border Terriers and it was the 6th August 2011 that I attended the Midland Border Terrier Club breed specific seminar when Jena Tuck was the secretary.
I was very pleased with my entry of 112 quality dogs and bitches, also I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the exhibitors who entered and for allowing me to go over their dogs. They all showed and behaved very well. I can report back to you that you have overall one of the soundest breeds that I have judged.
Last but not least I would like to thank my stewards who did an excellent job keeping everything flowing smoothly between the two shows in the Margaret Everton Pavilion
Limit - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
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.
Limit - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Placing Critique
B&T Liked his otter like head and expression, good reach of neck into good topline, looked good in profile movement, short tail. Presented in full thick coat of good texture. Not just as good in feet and pasterns as my winner.
East of England Agricultural Society
6th Jul 2023
Judge: Joyce Martin (Merumhor)
Many thanks to the officers and committee for the invitation to judge Border Terriers at the East of England Agricultural Society Show, which was to be the last one run by this society. It was a super venue with lovely big rings which gave the dogs a chance to stride out. Many thanks to my ring stewards Peter and Lesley Armstrong for keeping things running smoothly and efficiently. I was delighted with my entry of 109 dogs making a total entry of 149 and pleased with the overall quality of dogs shown. Thank you to the exhibitors for giving the chance to go over your dogs and for the sporting way the placings were taken. It is indeed a privilege to have the opportunity do so. I was thrilled to be able to watch the terrier group and see my BOB - Stineval Lambert JW take group 1 in a quality line up. I also was delighted to hear that my BPIB - Glebeheath Ophelia went Group 3 in the Puppy Group.
Limit - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Scarborough & DCS Open Show
16th Jul 2023
Judge: Sharon Pinkerton (Bareve)
Limit /
Reserve
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Otley CS Open Show
1st Aug 2023
Judge: Mrs R Barney (verrami)
Limit /
First Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
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.
Limit - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Huddersfield & DCS Open Show
24th Sep 2023
Judge: Janette Callon (Russtam)
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
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.
Limit - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Ladies Kennel Association
8th Dec 2023
Judge: Mr Ken Bartlett (Dwilencia)
Good Citizen - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Placing Critique
Nice shape pleasing head, strong muzzle, dark eyes, good ribbing and spannable in good coat.
West Midlands Terrier Society Open Show
17th Feb 2024
Judge: Mr Matt Smith (Alncroft)
Open - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Crufts
10th Mar 2024
Judge: Mrs Lesley Gosling (Akinside)
A tremendous entry of 275 Borders ( 25 absentees on the day)to enjoy handling, judging and placing. I must extend my appreciation to my two valiant stewards for their patience and skill in keeping classes moving. Thank you all.
I do believe our breed is changing, but in subtle ways. The lack of opportunities for true terrier work below ground for some Borders has been replaced by agility and other energetic pursuits, but lack of hard muscle tone has produced a ‘softer’ body on some exhibits. Some feet are slacker, pads are more spread and thinner and some fronts are wide. Movement is not always positive and a ‘driving’ action is lacking. Size is fluctuating too. We have a ‘working’ breed - let’s ensure that features defining the breed are not lost, i.e. ‘spannability’; a hard, harsh top coat and soft protective undercoat (not enough of those today); a dark, expressive eye, a broad skull and strong quarters – ‘the engine is at the back!’. Heads generally were good, but some bitch heads veered towards coarseness.
One thing not lost is the Border’s kind temperament – curious, interested and ready for anything.
Good Citizen - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Weststar Lone Ranger at Ardenholm
Placing Critique
Great jacket on this blue & tan. Good size. Liked his head and keen expression. Very good feet. Moved out well.
