Show Placings
Three Counties
7th Jun 2018
Judge: Mrs T J Baird
I would like to extend my sincerest thanks to the society for the invitation to judge and for the wonderful welcome and hospitality.
The day was made even more pleasurable thanks to my two lovely stewards Colin and Margret who kept the ring in order and most importantly were pleasant and friendly.
The ring was a very good size;it was a joy to judge outside with the beautiful back drop of the Malvern Hills ,even the weather was perfect -not too hot and a slight breeze. The ground however was uneven with the grass rather long, causing some dogs to hop and skip making assessment of some dog’s movement difficult.
I found a good breadth of quality in some of the Bitch classes and some nit picking decisions had to be made, notably in the excellent junior bitch class.
Size needs to be watched as some youngsters were very difficult to span, coats were on the whole very good with just a few that had recently been stripped out and a couple of blown coats.
A of couple of exhibits had kinked tails and a couple of youngsters with level bites, all the males were entire.
Thank you to the sporting exhibitors for entering and accepting my decisions, I am honoured to judge so many quality Border terriers and was pleased to watch the best of breed short listed in the group, later hearing the puppy gained Puppy group 4.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Onthill Daydreamer
Placing Critique
Grizzle and tan ultra-feminine 6 month puppy. What a superstar she was, loved her for type, she’s spot on for size and has an excellent balanced outline, easy to span with good length of body and rib. Topline was firm with correct tailset. She has a pretty feminine head which is developing well .She moved out with verve which was a joy to see in a baby, coat was crisp and harsh. This owner breeder must be very excited about his puppy.
The Southern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
9th Jun 2018
Judge: Mr W Shorthose (Cundytyke)
It is always a particular honour to judge a Breed Club Championship Show and my thanks go to the committee for their hospitality and my stewards who kept things running smoothly. I found only two poor mouths but more had wrong, thin skins and some needed to go home for a good feed. A working terrier needs to be correctly muscled and too many needed nourishment and exercise. The biggest problem, however, remains poor front movement showing both incorrect shoulders and, for some, over angulation in the hindquarters.
Best Puppy - Bitch
Name at show: Onthill Daydreamer
Best Puppy
Name at show: Onthill Daydreamer
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Onthill Daydreamer
Placing Critique
Nice bitch with good head and reach of neck. Well laid shoulder and ribs carried well back. Well constructed behind and moved best. BP
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.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Onthill Daydreamer
Placing Critique
Promising, soundly made puppy of nice shape and size with harsh grizzle coat and thick pelt. Good in outline with attractive head type, a reach of neck into soundly constructed forehand balanced with an angulated hindquarter standing on good legs, bone and tight feet. A good topline and underline with a length of rib. Covered the ground with ease in profile and tracked very true.
East of England Agricultural Society
6th Jul 2018
Judge: Mr Bob Wright (Totherend)
Many thanks to the East of England Agricultural Society for the opportunity to judge my fist Championship Show and to the excellent stewards who nursed me through with efficiency and humour. I was humbled by the size of entry and the willingness of the exhibitors to travel the length and breadth of the country despite the intense heat from which we tried to protect the dogs as much as possible.
I was particularly impressed by the quality of the open classes which were peppered with exhibits worthy of a ticket but unfortunately they only gave me two. A large number of exhibits were up to size and only just spannable but thankfully many of them were also narrow. I found one kinked tail, several borderline mouths and many promising exhibits that disappointed in the width or movement of their fronts. There was also a dearth of muscle particularly on the upper thighs but there were plenty of loose thick pelts and harsh coats. I was delighted not only with my winners but many of those who came close but regretfully had to leave empty handed despite being worthy of more.
Best Puppy
Name at show: Onthill Daydreamer
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Onthill Daydreamer
Placing Critique
Beautifully balanced with a good feminine head, dark eye, easy span, nice length of rib, harsh double coat, lovely lines all good front, topline, tailset to carrot tail, rear angulation and surprisingly well muscled with sound movement for age, moved well and could be handled more gently without losing any of her attributes. Must have a very rosy future. BBP and BP.
Richmond Championship Show
8th Sep 2018
Judge: Mrs Patsy Hollings (Gunalt)
As always at this show, everything runs smoothly and hospitality is first rate. Thank you. I really enjoyed this appointment with many quality Borders to choose from.
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Onthill Daydreamer
Placing Critique
This is a quality 10 month old who holds it together standing and moving. She emits type from her lovely head and good front with quality bone. Quality jacket. Good body proportions and not too full in rib. Racy behind. Moves with confidence and carriage. BPB.
The London & Home Counties Terrier Club
9th Sep 2018
Judge: Ms Tina Jones (Otterholme)
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Onthill Daydreamer
Southern Border Terrier Club Open Show
16th Sep 2018
Judge: Mr Julien Barney (Romaunt)
A big thank you to the committee for giving me the opportunity to judge at this well run show. A super sporting atmosphere around the ring on a very pleasant sunny autumn afternoon.
My general comments would be about heads and the lack of that typical Otter look with a good skull and a powerful muzzle required to do their job. Front movement in some wasn’t good being tied in front and I wonder how well they would be able to follow a horse for a good days hunting. Plus size seemed to be an issue with some being well up to the limit.
Best Puppy - Bitch
Name at show: Onthill Daydreamer
Reserve Best Puppy
Name at show: Onthill Daydreamer
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Onthill Daydreamer
Placing Critique
Good clean outline. Feminine head and expression. Clean neck and shoulder, good depth of brisket and strong loin. Correct topline with a good tail set. Racy hindquarters. And moved away well.
Driffield Championship Show
22nd Sep 2018
Judge: Mr Paul Wilkinson
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Onthill Daydreamer
Placing Critique
Quality pup very smart well balanced, narrow all thru, easily spanned lovely coat and condition, super expression, very good legs and feet, when settled down she moved well, nice profile.
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Championship Show
30th Sep 2018
Judge: Mr David Fryer (Irton)
My thanks to the Club for an enjoyable day; and to my stewards Kevin and Julie who ensured that all flowed smoothly and that my only task was to judge the dogs. Thanks also to the rest of the committee and helpers who ensured a well run show. I was well pleased with the entry; real quality beyond the available cards in many classes. I had no bad mouths (a few lost and broken teeth, not a major problem to me); but quite a few with small teeth in a technically perfect bite. All males were entire. I had expected (from recent ringside observation) to find front movement, in particular, a problem; so was pleasantly surprised in the entry on the day in this respect. However, too many of the dogs did not have the construction and fitness to appear able to move efficiently over rough ground all day. Coats were variable, most being well prepared and tidy; pelts, on the whole, were good, but feet were often weak with thin pads.
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Onthill Daydreamer
Placing Critique
well groomed, head not as strong, also toeing in a bit. Good quality coat, expertly prepared. A bit short on rear angulation
South Wales Kennel Association
5th Oct 2018
Judge: Mr Peter Bakewell
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Onthill Daydreamer
Placing Critique
lovely type, feminine head, good neck and shoulders, good ribs and body, well balanced with good outline.
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
10th Feb 2019
Judge: Mrs Margaret Davies (Glenorchy)
I would firstly like to thank the Club for giving me the opportunity to judge their February Open Show, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Also thank you to my very efficient stewards Julie Price ad Jem Thomas and by no means least my grateful thanks to all the exhibitors for a super entry.
A few exhibits were wide in front, one or two I couldn't span, movement left a lot to be desired and some could have done with a little more tidying up.
Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Onthill Daydreamer
Placing Critique
Nice size bitch with lovely head and expression, good front and nice tight feet. Nice level topline and tail set. She had an excellent pin wire coat and good pelt. Moved well both ways.
Guildford & District Canine Society Open Show
2nd Mar 2019
Judge: Tracey Anscombe (Orangebox)
Thank you to the committee for the opportunity to judge at your well run show. Thanks also to my steward Sue for organising the ring and paperwork. I was absolutely thrilled with my entry and very much spoilt for choice which makes for some hard decisions.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Onthill Daydreamer
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Onthill Daydreamer
Placing Critique
Very pretty grizzle bitch that really took my eye. Shown in super double jacket and plenty of pelt. A lovely size and so easy to span. Well set small ears, good dentition could perhaps benefit from a little more fill under the eye, flat skull. This bitch is all in proportion. She moved around the ring well, her handler struggled to keep up! Stands on tight feet with thick pads. Short carrot tail competes the picture. Best of Breed
Southern Border Terrier Club Limited Show
3rd Mar 2019
Judge: Mrs Karen Stockley (Foxfactor)
I would like to thank the SBTC committee for inviting me to judge their show and for the lovely gift,a day I thoroughly enjoyed with some lovely exhibits to have the pleasure of going over.
A big thank you to my stewards Jill Stevens and Tina Morgan who very efficiently kept the classes running smoothly throughout the day.
Thanks also to all the exhibitors who entered and those present on the day.
I found a great percentage of the exhibits in good muscle tone and condition, coats as always at different stages but many in good harsh double jackets, disappointingly quite a few thin pelts and a lack of real carroty tails, just a couple with incorrect dentition and one kinked tail. All dogs were entire and all dogs and bitches displaying good temperaments in the ring.
I was pleased with both my final line ups. There were some lovely puppies forward which I love judging and some close decisions there.
Best Bitch
Name at show: Onthill Daydreamer
Best In Show
Name at show: Onthill Daydreamer
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Onthill Daydreamer
Placing Critique
almost 16 months red,a lovely workmanlike handy size bitch,really liked her overall appearance.she has an ottery head with keen eye and expression.good entition,everything in moderation,straight front,small,neat tight feet,shown in the best of tight,harsh jacket over a thick pelt.easily spans,ribs carried well back into strong loin,moves true with drive from her well angulated hind construction.Comes to hand well,could surely do the job she was bred for if called upon and I was pleased to award her this class,BB and BIS.
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
30th Mar 2019
Judge: Mrs Denise Townsend (Llanishen)
Thank you to the officers, committee and members of the Border Terrier Club for awarding the honour of judging this prestigious show and for giving me such a warm welcome. The show had a wonderfully friendly atmosphere and I hope everyone enjoyed the day as much as I did. Many thanks to all exhibitors for their entries, and for allowing me the opportunity to go over their dogs, something I consider a privilege. My stewards Judy and Judith looked after me perfectly and kept everything moving smoothly.
I was very pleased with my winners and with the overall standard of the entry. Some causes for concern included a small number of wry mouths in the early dog classes, exhibits with barely any undercoat and some heads which were lacking strength in their under-jaw.
Junior - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Onthill Daydreamer
Placing Critique
Much to admire and built along the right lines. Great topline maintained on the move and very attractive. Moved with confidence.
Class Critique
(*) this exhibit was subsequently disqualified by the Kennel Club being in breach of regulation F(1)8.e. as per KC Journal October 2019 and the exhibits marked ** were each moved up to the next higher award
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
7th Apr 2019
Judge: Mrs. Nancy Hogg (Raeburnfoot)
I would like to express my thanks to the officers, committee and members for the invitation to judge their championship show. I enjoyed it very much. Special thanks go to my two very able stewards who kept everything running smoothly for me. I appreciated it.
There was a good selection of quality dogs and bitches for me to pick from. Coats on the whole were pleasing. As was size. Temperament too apart from one blip. Some with winter noses, possibly more than I have noticed before. A few with domed skulls which makes for an untypical head. I felt that the depth of quality in the bitch classes outweighed the dogs. Both the puppy bitch classes were a joy. Some lovely pups having to go cardless. Its very encouraging and surely bodes well for the breed.
I was very happy with my main winners. It was a pleasure to award them their honours.
Thank you EABTC.
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Onthill Daydreamer
Placing Critique
Pleasing feminine head. Straight front. Just right for bone. Neat feet. In good coat with a thick, loose pelt. Good topline held on the move. V nice bitch.
Bath Championship Show
27th May 2019
Judge: Miss Felicity Freer (Felfree)
Many thanks to the Officers and Committee for my invitation to judge this superb breed. The weather was not on our side to start but it warmed up and made for a superb day. I have owned or shown this breed for over 20 years and found a real mixed bag today. I found the youngsters to be really pleasing which is promising for the breed. Many thanks to all the exhibitors for taking the time to show under me.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Onthill Daydreamer
Placing Critique
Lovely size. Pleasing head and expression. Coat a little short but coming in.
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.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Onthill Daydreamer
Placing Critique
Grizzle and Tan. Very similar in make and shape to the 1st and the same comments apply. Was splitting hairs here, but the winner was slightly better in upper arm, but two very good bitches.
Windsor Championship Show
27th Jun 2019
Judge: Mrs Jena Tuck (Nettleby)
My thanks to the Society for inviting me, to my two very able stewards who kept everything moving smoothly, and to the exhibitors for giving me the privilege of going over their dogs. I was delighted by my winners, and by the overall quality of the entry.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Onthill Daydreamer
Bournemouth Championship Show
10th Aug 2019
Judge: Mr Alan Small
It was a bit blustery to say the least down at Pikes Farm, with high winds throughout the day. A good crowd round the ring and a pleasant atmosphere prevailed. It was nice to see so many old friends.
Thanks to Officers & Committee of Bournemouth C.A. For the invite, to my Stewards for looking after the Ring & to the exhibitors for such a lovely entry. I enjoyed your Border Terries, thanks for coming.
Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Onthill Daydreamer
Placing Critique
grizzle bitchof nice size, typy with well set ears, nice width of muzzle & good bite, good front & feet, spanable body with thick pelt, went with drive from strong quarters.
Welsh Kennel Club
17th Aug 2019
Judge: Miss T Peacock
I was honoured to be invited to judge the Welsh Kennel Cub Ch. Show. The entry was excellent both in quality and quantity, It was a pleasure to go over such quality exhibits. Movement was variable and some exhibits moved okay coming an going but lacked drive.
RBCC
Name at show: Onthill Daydreamer
Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Onthill Daydreamer
Placing Critique
another bitch of top drawer quality, feminine with pretty head, mouth is good and she has a good underjaw, neat small ears, the straightest of fronts with good bone running into smooth shoulders and well carried back ribs. Nice tailset which came straight off the back. Super coat and pelt. Pleased to award her the RCC.
The Southern Border Terrier Club Open Show
15th Sep 2019
Judge: Mrs Helen Bakewell (Norwelston)
Thank you to the committee and exhibitors for such a lovely day. Overall the quality was good, a lot of nice breed types, good feet, mouths, and was able to span most on the day.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Onthill Daydreamer
Placing Critique
Lovely head, eye, mouth, ears and expression. Good neck, front and body.Well made rear quarters and tail set. Moved well fore and aft.
Crystal Palace & District Canine Association Open Show
16th Nov 2019
Judge: Julie Green (Breckgreen & Stowthorney)
I would like to thank the officers and committee for asking me to judge their November Show. I would also like to thank the exhibitors for their fantastic entry of quality dogs.
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Onthill Daydreamer
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Onthill Daydreamer
Placing Critique
Lovely sized grizzle bitch. Nice head and expression with correct scissor bite. In harsh tight new jacket with good pelt. Good top line and tail set. Best mover in this class today. Pleased to award her Reserve Best of Breed just preferred the length or rib and drive of Best of Breed
Guildford & District Canine Society Open Show
8th Dec 2019
Judge: Mrs Sandra Girling (Benattivo)
My thanks firstly go to the Society for the kind invitation to judge this show and also to the exhibitors who trusted me with their lovely Border Terriers. All my class winners were of very good quality and were in super condition which was very pleasing. I did feel some of the exhibits perhaps weren’t so comfortable on the arena surface. Also some were not awfully animated which I felt may have been contributed to the cold weather as they seemed not to be very relaxed through the loin.
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Onthill Daydreamer
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Onthill Daydreamer
Placing Critique
Lovely size grizzle and tan bitch shown in a short new jacket of the correct texture. Attractive head and dark eye and neat well placed ears. Nice neat straight front with tight feet. So easily spanned and good rib, her loin was strong with racy hindquarters. She moved well to secure the class win and Reserve Best of Breed.
Manchester Championship Show
18th Jan 2020
Judge: Mrs Jill Stevens (Cobstoneway)
Thank you to the Committee for inviting me to judge at this level for the first time, and also to my very efficient ring steward who kept things running smoothly. I had a lovely day and felt it was a great honour and responsibility. I really appreciated each and every entry, and had some lovely exhibits to go over, the depth of quality in some classes meaning that some nice dogs went cardless. Coats were understandably at different stages, and although this has no bearing on the construction of the dog, a good coat does complete the picture of what is essentially a working terrier.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Onthill Daydreamer
Welsh Kennel Club
21st Aug 2022
Judge: Mr T Johnston
Limit - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Onthill Daydreamer
Horley & DSS Open Show
28th Aug 2022
Judge: Krystyan Greenland
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Onthill Daydreamer
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
25th Mar 2023
Judge: Mrs Charlotte Archibald (Tweedburn)
What an absolute honour and a privilege to be invited to judge this show, my thanks to the Officers and Committee of the Border Terrier Club, and my two excellent stewards for the day, Judy and Marina.
My sincere thanks also, to ALL the exhibitors for making it truly memorable, with 196 dogs, 233 entries.
Some very close decisions had to be made!
On the down side, I found some very short muzzles and small teeth, and quite a number of filthy teeth!! Temperaments were generally good, there were 2 kinked tails and 1 suspect mouth, a lack of muscle tone and condition in some exhibits, which is essential for a terrier to do it’s job.
That said, it was an absolute joy to see so many super dogs.
Mid Limit - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Onthill Daydreamer
Placing Critique
not overdone in any way, of the right size, super straight front, spannable, most attractive head, all in proportion, great double jacket, neatest of feet, moved very well, strong contender for higher honours.
Northern Counties Sporting Terrier Association Group Open Show
26th Mar 2023
Judge: Anne Higham (Comberdown)
I would like to thank The Northern Border Terrier Club for nominating me and the committee of the Northern Counties Sporting Terrier Association for inviting me to judge at this wonderful friendly and hospitable show. Thank you to my two stewards who kept everything running smoothly and to the exhibitors for their entry and attendance on such a cold day.
I found all males entire and one level bite.
Open - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Onthill Daydreamer
Placing Critique
Good size grizzle & tan. Nice head and expression with correct bite. Straight front with good bone and feet. Level topline with moderately short tail well set and strong loin. Easily spanned. Moved ok,
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.
Open - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Onthill Daydreamer
The Southern Border Terrier Club Open Show
16th Sep 2023
Judge: Mr Robert Brewster (Stowthorney & Breckgreen)
I would like to thanks the officers and committee of The Southern Border Terrier Club for giving me the honour of judging their Open Show. I first signed the contract for the show in 2017, but due to Covid and the Lockdown I have only just fulfilled my judging appointment. Whist remembering those who are no longer with us due to the Covid Pandemic. I was happy with my entry and would like to also thank the exhibitors for entering under me and thank them all for taking my decisions, some of which were difficult, in a sportsmanlike way. I found most exhibits to be in good order, but I was quite worried that I found some younger exhibits with a build-up of scale on their teeth. This should be addressed as soon as possible. I was also delighted with a young exhibitor, attending her first show, on a whole handling her young dog so well whilst full of nerves and inexperience. We need to encourage these youngsters as they are the custodians of our breed
Open - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Onthill Daydreamer
Placing Critique
Nice otter head with neat ears. Correct bite with large teeth. Good reach of neck. Nice top line and tail set. Shown in the harshest of jackets with good pelt. Moved well round the ring.
