Show Placings
Scottish Kennel Club
30th Aug 2015
Judge: Mrs E Cuthbertson (Ashbrae)
My thanks to the society for my appointment & their hospitality, & to the exhibitors & my steward Bob Potts. Quite a mixed entry today of type & size with some being on the lean side & others rather overweight! I was surprised to find a couple totally oversized & therefore they paid the penalty. The over treating dogs I think is getting worse in the ring & on the table. Trying to assess a dog when it is fidgeting around looking for food is not satisfactory. Surely a dog can stand for a minute while being examined without having to be fed handfuls of food. The standard calls for a harsh & dense coat & the skin must be thick, many today were very short of coat & quite a number with thin pelts. A good coat is essential which seems to being overlooked in the breed today. The breed standard leans towards moderation not exaggeration & I hope this is maintained with the emphasis being on ‘essentially a working terrier’ & not ‘essentially a show terrier’.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Foxrun Winter Spice At Talex
Placing Critique
another 6 months old b/t coated pup. Sweet head with correct bite. Nice size for age, not the shoulder & bigger in rib than 1, but moved & showed okay today
The Border Terrier Club Open Show
17th Oct 2015
Judge: Mrs. Joyce Martin (Merumhor)
I would like to thank the Border terrier Club for the invitation to judge at the Open Show at Low Hesket. It was an honour and privilege to be offered this appointment. I was delighted with the super entry of 96 dogs making a total entry of 132 and appreciate the turnout of so many fine dogs on the day and the sporting way my decisions were taken. Thank you to my ring stewards Ken McKenzie and Dave Hodgson for keeping everything running smoothly for me. Also thank you to the committee for their hospitality and to Jane Shaw for providing a lovely lunch which I enjoyed very much.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Foxrun Winter Spice At Talex
Scottish Border Terrier Club Single Breed Limited Show
24th Jan 2016
Judge: Ms J Orr (Apasc)
I would like to thank the Club for inviting me to judge at the Scottish Border Terrier Club's 2016 Limited Show. I would also like to thank all the exhibitors who gave me the opportunity to go over their dogs. Thanks also to Helen & Jim for their excellent stewarding
Best Puppy - Bitch
Name at show: Foxrun Winter Spice At Talex
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Foxrun Winter Spice At Talex
Placing Critique
Shorter in body length than others but in proportion and with good length of rib. Presented in fabulous coat. Strong head and beautiful expression and lovely facial furnishings. Good mouth with correct bite and nice clean teeth. Good movement although nails need trimmed.
Junior - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Foxrun Winter Spice At Talex
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Foxrun Winter Spice At Talex
