Show Placings
Retford & DCS Premier Show
15th Mar 2020
Judge: Paul Eardley (Sherex)
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Royal Cheshire County Show
21st Jun 2021
Judge: Mr Ian Hardman
Post Graduate /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Southern Counties Canine Association
27th Jun 2021
Judge: Mr Kevin Green (Terabyte)
I would like to thank all the Officers and Committee of the Southern Counties Canine Association for inviting me to judge their show for Border Terriers. It was my first judging appointment for a CH Show and I was very pleased with my entry also I would like to thank all the exhibitors who entered and for allowing me to go over their dogs. They all showed and behaved very well. Last but not least I would like to thank my steward who did an excellent job keeping everything flowing very well.
Special Beginners - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Placing Critique
Another tidy bitches head, good teeth and ears with narrow front and bend of stifle, shown in good coat.
Yearling - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
East of England Championship Show
8th Jul 2021
Judge: Mr Ian Hopper (Esyntona)
My thanks go to the East of England committee for inviting me to judge the show. Thank you to my two stewards who efficiently helped exhibitors to follow the corvid regulations in place for the show.
For quite a lot of the younger dogs it was there first show due to the lockdown they all handled it well.
All teeth were ok a few of the dogs were just spannable there was no problem with the bitches
I was pleased with my final line ups for dogs and bitches and the main winners I feel could still carry out the work they were bred for if required.
Special Beginners - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
The Midland Border Terrier Club Championship Show
1st Aug 2021
Judge: Mrs C Archibald (Dogs) Mrs L M Ward (Bitches) Ref Mr T Tuck
Referee’s Report:
I was asked to make the final decisions for BIS, Res BIS, BOS, and Best Veteran. It was a real pleasure to go over these quality borders.
BIS: I thought that the dog Brewster and Green’s Stowthorney Wicker Man JW, and the bitch Irving’s Dandyhow Pandora, were both eye-catching borders though quite different. The dog was very well constructed throughout, with a typical otter-like head, strong muzzle and large teeth. He had good angulation front and rear, moved well, and was in good coat. The bitch was a handy size, with an attractive outline and balanced overall proportions. She also had a thick pelt and correct coat though I think it was not yet at its best. I just favoured the dog for BIS on the strength of his head, his overall outline, and coat on the day.
Res BIS: I felt that Tuffin’s Hartswelin Veritas with Oatberry edged it over the bitch for similar reasons to those given above. He shared a lot of qualities with BIS, having a lovely outline and angulation, a good otter-like head, and an excellent coat and pelt.
BOS: Irving’s Dandyhow Pandora.
Best Veteran: Both veterans were eye-catching and typical borders, with very good coats. The dog, Jackson’s Clipstone Starshine, had a lovely head and expression, and I liked his outline and overall proportions. The bitch, Dean’s Ch Cedarhill Wish Upon a Star, had balanced proportions and she was very well constructed all through. I thought her neat front and shoulders, plus her hind angulation gave her the edge for Best Veteran.
Referee: Terence Tuck
DOGS
My sincere thanks to the MBTC for inviting me to judge the dogs at this show. Also thank you to all the exhibitors for their support. A very convivial atmosphere, it was so good to be out and about with dogs again. The weather did it's best to stay fair, ideal temperature for dog showing. I found movement still to be an issue, particularly front, also small teeth, the odd broken or missing tooth, and some dirty teeth too! Size and weight need to be addressed - some too heavy, the other end of the spectrum, needed a good feed!! Jackets at various stages, good to see some exhibits in full coat, a rarity these days. I was very happy with my winners and pleased the referee agreed in part.
BITCHES
Many thanks to the club for the invitation to judge, to the exhibitors for a nice entry and my steward Carol Smith for keeping the ring running smoothly.
As ever at this show the atmosphere was relaxed and friendly but was tinged today with poignancy by the sad loss of so many of our good friends. I must mention Dawn Bladen who has been a close friend since 1995 when we had a litter brother and sister by my dog. On principle Dawn didn’t show under me so would again have been at the ringside today with her camera. We miss them all and hope to continue to see their families and friends amongst us.
There was a noticeable diversity in both type and overall size today. My chief concern was exhibits that came very heavily to hand and often in combination with being very difficult (for a man’s hands) to span. It really needs to be addressed if we are to keep the Border “Essentially a working terrier”, as the standard lays down.
There was only one mouth with misplaced teeth and I was especially pleased to find so many otter-like heads.
Coats were generally good for texture and depth and good undercoats on thick pelts predominated. B/T jackets were especially harsh and dense and I aplaud the breeders who have achieved this huge improvement compared to the B/Ts of the 90’s.
Today tough pads were plentiful but it was a pity that feet on some exhibits appeared to be bigger and flatter than they actually were when this could be easily remedied by trimming.
Tails seem to get thinner and longer each time I judge. In this entry we have overcome the problem of kinks that was evident for some years but with the loss of the desired carroty shape and moderately short length which finishes off the typical Border outline.
Overall I was pleased to find good fitness and muscle tone plus good condition and only one that needed a good dinner and a couple that had obviously enjoyed too many.
I was very happy with my lineup and fully expect to see several going on to the higher honours which they narrowly missed out on today.
My colleague judge and I cordially agreed to disagree when it came to the final accolades (in each case having a preference for the sex we had judged) so referee Tez Tuck was kept busy to the very end with his decisions accepted with good grace by the exhibitors.
Novice - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Special Challenge - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Placing Critique
VHC in Novice. Nice expression. Thick skin.
The East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
29th Aug 2021
Judge: Mrs Janet Lee (Tythrop)
My thanks to the Officers & Committee for inviting me to judge their show , & for the excellent ring stewards Mr Brewster & Mrs Armstrong who made the day run smoothly & kept me going with refreshments ! I enjoyed being with fellow BT fanciers & their dogs , as I always do .
I had a very good entry come forward & after such a long time away from the ring , a few were ring rusty & some youngsters were a little overawed , which I considered quite acceptable given so many had missed out on their early education & socialisation & tried to give them opportunity to shine , though a few very nice dogs could have been higher placed but the occasion was too much for them .
I found very good examples , but also had some whose construction fell a little short of the standard …….deep unspannable bodies or brisket below elbow standing or on the move on much shorter than their depth legs , forward placed & too little angulation in their fronts due to upright shoulders & short steep upper arms which shorten their strides or make them goosestep , & flat croups with extra high set tails carried like hound sterns ,or conversely short steep croups with low tailsets , often thin & long tails too & some poor downhill or lumpy/hinged toplines became apparent in profile movement , however the most common thing that struck me was how many have too little bone in pasterns & east-west feet when our standard calls for straight legs & good tight feet . As I lift every dog to see how their fronts ‘’drop’’ into place I found lack of bone through pasterns into feet was a common fault today & so some had feet not facing forward naturally . Most came in good condition , but a few were too thin & their pelvic bones were sticking up & they felt shelly with no depth of loin so their rears lacked muscle accordingly , conversely a handful had indulged during lockdown a little too much ! Coats were as ever , mixed , but the top winners all came in very good order with double coats .
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Special Beginners - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
The London & Home Counties Terrier Club Open Show
10th Oct 2021
Judge: Mr R Wright (Borderexpress)
A big thank you the committee for the invite to judge the Border Terriers today, 2nd biggest entry of the day so a big thank you also for the exhibitors on the quality of the dogs for me to go over today. Also a big thank you to the East Anglia Border Terrier Club for the sponsorship of the classes on the day.
A lovely well run show with a great atmosphere and a great ending to the show when you get to see your Best of Breed/Best Puppy go on and get Best Puppy In show. Also a big thank you to my steward Mandy Holmes for keeping the dogs coming and going in correct order.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Placing Critique
2 Y/O Grizzle bitch a little short on coat/texture today, a little heavier in the shoulder/rib but spanable on the day. She has a nice feminine head with a good bite. Her front movement is a little wide as she comes to. In really fit condition.
Burton on Trent KA Open show
5th Dec 2021
Judge: Ms M Sargent (Tegwani)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Oakengates & District Canine Society Open Show
18th Dec 2021
Judge: Mr Anthony Hadley
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Worcester & Malvern CS Open Show
3rd Jan 2022
Judge: Jacqui Ward (Mianja)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Boston & District Canine Society Championship Show
9th Jan 2022
Judge: Professor A S Milton (Baillieswells)
Special Beginners - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Nuneaton & DCS Open Show
16th Jan 2022
Judge: Mr M Oxley
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
6th Feb 2022
Judge: Mr Peter Armstrong (Atron)
Many sincere thanks to the Officers and Committee of the Midland Border Terrier Club for the kind invitation to judge at this Show, It really seemed to be a success judging by the happy atmosphere in the venue and congratulations must go to all the hard working Committee for the superb organization on the day despite the Covid regulations and the inclement weather. My thanks must also go to my two efficient stewards, Mr. Richard Wright and Mrs. Joyce Whiting, for their invaluable assistance in keeping the ring running smoothly and keeping me in check.
Limit - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Class Critique
Probably the best class of the day with quality in depth and with some hair splitting decisions being made to separate the first two. On another day perhaps a different story !
The Southern Border Terrier Club Limited Show
6th Mar 2022
Judge: Mandy Holmes (Bimandi)
Firstly I would like to thank The Southern Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge and for their hospitality on the day. Also many thanks to everyone that gave me the privilege of going over their dogs and congratulation to all my winners.
All males were entire. All tails straight. One or two untidy mouths but nothing to be classed as a fault.
Limit - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Placing Critique
2 ½ years another bitch that looks like she could go allday with correct coat and pelt, firm topline held well on the move, angles good front and rear but not so easy to span as 1
Mansfield & DCS Open Show
3rd Apr 2022
Judge: Jane Peakin (Byzantine)
Open /
Reserve
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
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.
Special Beginners - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Placing Critique
Compact grizzle, good tight coat, moved well both ways.
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.
Limit - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Open - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Placing Critique
Grizzle. 3rd in the excellent Limit class. Typical head and expression. Good neck, shoulder, front and feet. Good topline and tailset. Good hindquarters. Good coat and pelt. Sound mover, holding her outline on the move
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 - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Class Critique
Another really strong bitch class with some real quality exhibits not being placed.
Special Beginners - Dog or Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Placing Critique
2 1/2 Y/O grizzle bitch who was placed 3rd in a very strong Limit Class, lovely headed bitch nice in ear and expression. Flows in shoulder/rib/loin spanning easily, her movement is very sound front/real – nice texture in a tight jacket and in excellent condition/muscle tone.
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.
Limit - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Herts & Essex Border CS Open Show
15th May 2022
Judge: Mrs Felicity Snook (Pitcombe)
Open /
Reserve
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
The Scottish Kennel Club Championship Show
21st May 2022
Judge: Mrs G Vaughan (Holteal)
I would like to thank Scottish Border Terrier Kennel Club and committee for my invite to judge and award my 1st CC appointment,their hospitality and welcome was appreciated greatly for such a long trip from my home county of norfolk i thoroughly enjoyed my day judging and thanks to my 2 great stewards who kept my ring running smoothly.
To have an entry of 87 dogs I believe the 6th highest of the whole show with only 19 being absent on the day which is to be expected was a great honor for myself.
Coats as always were in many different stages,not always easy to target for every show entered,I found no major faults in any of my exhibits thankfully but some dogs lacking good thick pelts and a few longer and not so desirable longer tails. There were some closer choices between some dogs in the stronger classes.
Special Beginners - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Placing Critique
Grizzle bitch,nice head and under jaw,lovely double coat and pelt,moved ok.
The Midland Border Terrier Club Championship Show
7th Aug 2022
Judge: Miss Rebecca Barber (Alcumlow)
Thank you very much to the committee of the Midland Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge this show, it is a club that is very dear to me having been a member for over 30 years and I very much enjoyed my day. Thank you to my three stewards Laura, La and Richard for doing an amazing job of looking after me and keeping me well fuelled! Thank you also to all of the exhibitors who made the decision to enter their beautiful dogs under me, I know that we have to be selective in this current climate and I was absolutely delighted with such a fabulous entry. I felt overall that the dogs were of excellent quality and the majority were turned out beautifully. Heads are good in the main, we are getting away from that bulbus rounded skull and teddy bear expression and going back to a more traditional look. I would say the things that need addressing the most are front angulation, there are still quite a few dogs lacking in upper arm and also poor rear angulation appears to be creeping in a little. However, I found some beautiful dogs and I was very pleased with my main winners, some classes were extremely competitive and some good dogs had to go cardless. I thank you all for persevering in the heat, it was a tough day for me judging in such intense heat, so I am sure it was difficult for the exhibits too. I hope my winners appreciated our crochet efforts with the personalised rosettes, which mum and I took a lot of pleasure in making.
Special Challenge - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Leicester City CS Open Show
29th Aug 2022
Judge: Mrs C E Sansom (Tarkaswell)
I would like to thank the secretary and committee of Leicester City Canine Society for the invitation to judge at their open show. My stewards Clare Robinson - Cox and Kaine Davis were very efficient and kept the ring running smoothly.Thank you to the exhibitors for giving me a lovely entry and for accepting my decisions in a sporting manner.
My interpretation of the breed standard was always foremost in my mind. The puppy class particularly gave me difficult decisions, with some quality youngsters who could change places in the future. I will watch the development of them all with interest.
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Placing Critique
This grizzle and tan bitch was full of energy, active and game. She had a feminine head, with dark eye and keen expression, although not quite the strength of muzzle of my winner. Balanced in her construction, she was narrow and fairly long, with a lovely reach of neck and level top line. Her ribs were carried well back, leading to a strong loin and short, well set tail. She had straight forelimbs and small, neat feet. She moved positively and straight fore and aft. Beautifully presented in a harsh, dense coat with a thick pelt. Pleased to award her RBOB.
Burton on Trent KA Open show
4th Dec 2022
Judge: Sarah Hemstock (Jolihem)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Open - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
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 .
Limit - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Coventry Ladies’ Kennel Society Open Show
1st Jan 2023
Judge: Penny Funnell (Powerpack)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Boston & District Canine Society
8th Jan 2023
Judge: Tracy Butler (Ycart)
Firstly I would like to thank the officers and committee for inviting me to judge there well run show,also many thanks must go to my very capable stewards on an excellent job in keeping the ring running smoothly.
The biggest thanks must go the exhibitors for there entries,and there sportsmanship on my decisions.
In my opinon,my findings where as follows,the standard asks for “essencially a working terrier”,this is a statement that is very close to my heart.
Unfortunatley some do not fit this,short upperarms are still very present,restricting reach in movement.Some dogs would benefit from less food and more exercise.
Muscle tone varied greatly,some dogs lacking,these dogs are bred to do a job.
With the rising costs of entries,some exhibits would benefit greatly from a good tidy up and the mud removed from there under bellies.
I was pleased with my overall winners,some nice quality exhibits.
Limit - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Nuneaton & DCS Open Show
15th Jan 2023
Judge: Maureen Ward (Zabaretts)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Wath,West Melton and District Canine Society Open Show
4th Mar 2023
Judge: Miss Bridget Singh (Borderbridge)
Thank you to the committee for inviting me to judge at your show. Thanks to Paul and Yvonne the stewards on the day. A big thank you to the exhibitors for allowing me to judge your lovely borders on the day.
The quality of the entries was very good, not enough cards to go around! I made my decisions based on the dog on the day, another day many could swap places. I was looking for good confirmation and movement on the day, I let presentation take a back seat as coats can come and go, but confirmation and movement never change.
One or two were hard to span and a couple with tight almost level bites.
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Retford & DCS Open Show
19th Mar 2023
Judge: Sarah Pateman (Lessien)
I would like to thank the committee for my invite to judge the Border Terriers at their Premier show 19th March 2023.
A busy show, well run and laid out and everyone very friendly and supportive.
I received a great entry and would like to take this opportunity to thank all the Border Terrier exhibiters who entrusted me to go over their dogs and accepted my decisions on the day. It was good to see so many puppies in the ring and of good quality.
Open - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Placing Critique
Grizzle and tan bitch, nothing exaggerated about this bitch, scissor bite, dark eyes, good length of neck into correct laid back shoulder, moderate bone, strong pasterns, small tight feet, narrow front and nice length of rib, good angulation front and back, correct coat. Was a close decision between my 1st and 2nd today.
Memorial Special Awards, EABTC Championship Show
16th Apr 2023
Judge: Miss Amelie Smith
I would like to start by saying a big thank you to the society for inviting me to judge the special awards classes. I really enjoyed my day and was extremely pleased with the entry, thank you to the exhibitors.
Special Award Open Dog or Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Class Critique
close decision between the first 2.
Ashfield CS Open Show
10th Jun 2023
Judge: Mrs Geraldine Cove-Print (Colourbox)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Derbyshire County Show
25th Jun 2023
Judge: Kim Lathaen (Tyrdyma)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Scarborough & DCS Open Show
16th Jul 2023
Judge: Sharon Pinkerton (Bareve)
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Huntingdonshire CS Open Show
19th Aug 2023
Judge: Mr Rodney Eastall (Daedal)
Open /
Reserve
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Bedford & DCS Open Show
24th Sep 2023
Judge: Richard Stafford (Farnfield)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Burton on Trent KA Open show
3rd Dec 2023
Judge: Siân McKay (Redesholt)
My thanks go to the committee and volunteers of BOTKA for putting on this well organised show, under rather challenging circumstances, with sunny smiles and cheery dispositions. But, above all, my thanks go to the stewards, Margaret and Julie, and the brave exhibitors- the hardy few- who endured the awful road conditions to make it to Newark today.
In the ring, unfortunately both the colder than expected temperature, and the fan blowing warm air right next to the ring did affect most of the dogs to a varying degree- mostly in movement unfortunately. There were no kinked tails, all were of sound temperaments with keen gaze. Every dog had a strong scissor bite and clean strong teeth, and were spannable, with some good pelts and jackets on show today.
Open - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Wath, West Melton & District Canine Society Open Show
2nd Mar 2024
Judge: Anne Speake
I'd like to thank the officers and committee for the kind invitation to judge the Border terriers at there open show and for the excellent hospitality and lunch provided. I had a super entry and I'd like to thank all the exhibitors for allowing me the privilege of going over your dogs. My thanks to my very efficient steward Lynda for keeping the ring running smoothly
Open /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Edwinstowe & DCS Open Show
29th Mar 2024
Judge: Jo Hughes (Arunmere)
I would like to thank Edwinstowe & District CS for their kind invitation for my first judging appointment and also to my two stewards who kept the ring running smoothly. I had a very good entry with quality dogs that could of swapped places on another day, I’d like to thank all exhibitors for their generous entry. All had good coat texture however some might benefit from tidier presentation to improve their overall outline especially around the feet, movement on the whole was good.
Open /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Norfolk & Norwich CS Open Show
9th Apr 2024
Judge: Judith Rule (Overbore)
Thank you to the hard-working secretary and committee for inviting me to judge at your lovely show, organised with such dedication. We must not forget to offer our support at these great regional open shows. Many thanks to my lovely stewards Christy and Ellen for your support. Border Terriers: Having owned the breed for some years alongside horses, I’m looking for a functional working terrier fit for purpose in addition to documented breed standard. I noted bites were good, most were sturdy under hand and although not assessing handling, appraisal requires a degree of control. Ear size and tail length are elements to consider.
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
20th Apr 2024
Judge: Mrs Elizabeth Barrett (Howthwaite)
Thank you to the committee of the East Anglia Border Terrier Club for the honour of inviting me to judge your Championship show and for your great hospitality on the day. It was hit-and-miss as to whether or not I would be judging inside or out, and I’m pleased that the committee took the decision to hold it outdoors. It is far nicer for the dogs to be outside, even with the biting wind, and we are not to forget that they are designed to be outside in that type of weather, which reiterates the importance of a good coat. I hope everyone at ringside managed to keep the chill away, myself having Cumbrian bloodlines, found it rather pleasant. Thank you to my stewards Tracey, Dave and Mike who worked tirelessly to keep the ring moving. My biggest thanks are to the exhibitors who gave me an excellent entry and took all my decisions in a sporting manner. I know it is always said there are too many good dogs for the number of cards and that was especially true of the limit and open classes. I was spoiled for choice in a number of classes and had to split hairs on a number of occasions. Dog’s are never static and can have good days and bad days just the same as us, and condition and coats can change dramatically. Some dogs were out of top coat or had no harshness to their coat on the day which cost them on this occasion. Repeating myself from my last judging appointment, I made mention that true movement isn’t necessarily conducive to good movement if no ground is covered at the same time, ideally of course we want both but I would rather see a dog with a good outline in profile than one very accurate that’s going nowhere. Good construction should be a given, I know not much mention is made to that in our breed standard, but to constitute soundness to follow a horse, the construction must be balanced and correct with no exaggeration. Thankfully, there were not many exaggerations on the day. One or two were big ribbed and not quite spannable, and surprisingly they were not necessarily the ones that looked up to size. Overall, I was very pleased with the quality of the dogs presented.
Special Beginners - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Loughborough and DCS Open Show
19th May 2024
Judge: Barry Blunden (Ucassa)
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Derbyshire County Show
23rd Jun 2024
Judge: Raewyn Dowsett (Tteswood)
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
The Southern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
29th Jun 2024
Judge: Mrs Margaret Sneddon (Kersfell)
I would like to thank the Committee for offering me this appointment, I was honoured to be given this opportunity. Thank you also to my stewards for all their hard work keeping the show running as smoothly as possible, for which I was very grateful. There were some lovely dogs present but front movement and lack of correct length and angulation of the upper arm continues to be a problem in some exhibits as well as size and correct coat . We should not forget the first line in the breed standard “essentially a working terrier”.
Mid Limit - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Windsor Championship Dog Show
29th Jun 2024
Judge: Mrs Sandra Girling (Benattivo)
Thank you to the officers and committee of Windsor Championship Dog Show for the invitation to judge at this level for the first time at such a prestigious show. I must also thank my two very experienced stewards Bill & Trish Gray who were a great support to me with their calm, friendly and pleasant manner. I would also like to express my sincere thanks to all the exhibitors who entered their border terriers under me and accepted my decisions in a sporting manner.
The weather became very hot as the day progressed with some dogs flagging a little on the move. Fortunately we had some shade via the marquee, the grass had got quite dried out and I felt a few exhibits didn’t move as well as others on it but generally movement was better than I have observed in the past. I must also mention how disappointed I was to find so many exhibits with dirty teeth, cleaning them should be part of a dog’s care and grooming routine.
I was so delighted with my top winning border terriers that I felt had exceptional breed quality and were presented and shown to best advantage.
Many quality exhibits were in some classes down the line or unplaced due to the depth of quality present and on another day may change places.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
The East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
5th Jul 2024
Judge: Miss Anita Harrison (Iacheslei)
Many thanks to the committee for the invitation to judge. Everyone worked hard throughout the day to ensure it ran smoothly. There were a few clashes with the main Boston Championship show but these were well managed. Thanks also to the competitors for accepting my decisions in a sporting manner and creating a wonderful atmosphere around the ring.
There was a super entry of 172 dogs making 217 entries which I found both exciting and daunting, having had a total knee replacement operation just weeks before!
Overall, I found the standard of exhibits was good. Coats were a mixture ranging from pure undercoat to absolute perfection. The majority of exhibits were spannable. All dogs were entire. I found just one undershot mouth. I forgave loose movement in some of the younger dogs which will hopefully tighten as they mature, but adults moving wide or close had to be penalised. Several lacked bone and substance, being on the leg as well as short coupled making the outline somewhat squarer than I was looking for. Handling was generally good, with one very professional young handler who really impressed me with her skills. My main winners were presented in stunning condition, and I had some difficult decisions to make in the higher classes, wishing I could award more than just one Challenge Certificate.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Special Beginners - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Boston & District Canine Society
5th Jul 2024
Judge: Julie Green (Breckgreen & Stowthorney)
I would like to thanks the officers and committee of Boston and District Canine society for inviting me to give my first set of tickets in Border Terriers. It was such a well-run show and in such a lovely setting. I would also like to thank the exhibitors who entered under me. Thanks also to my two stewards who kept the ring moving for me on the day.
All in all, I was happy with my entry. I found all males to be entire and no kinked tails on the day. A couple of mouths that were not quite correct.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Placing Critique
Grizzle bitch in good condition. Well-muscled throughout. Feminine head with a dark eye and big teeth. Shown in a good jacket. Moved out well for her handler.
Good Citizen - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
East of England Ladies Kennel Society Open Show
23rd Jul 2024
Judge: Heather Chaplin
A huge thank you to the Secretary and Committee of EELKS for their kind invitation to judge Border Terriers for the first time and to my three stewards for keeping the ring moving to ensure that my main winners could take part in the Group. Last but definitely not least, my sincere thanks to all the exhibitors who kindly entered their lovely Borders under me and gave me such a super quality entry from which to select my main winners. All bites were sound, all dogs entire. Coats were a bit mixed as usual, as was movement, some front movements being better than others and some covering the ground with more ease and economy, but all the dogs were spannable. I was delighted that my BOB was awarded TG4 and that my RBOB obtained RBOB G5 under Group Judge Cara Davani. Congratulations!
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
The Midland Border Terrier Club 40th Anniversary Championship Show
4th Aug 2024
Judge: Mrs Jill Stevens (Cobstoneway)
I would like to thank the officers and committee of the club for inviting me to judge this 40th Anniversary show, and for the hospitality on the day. Thank you also to the hardworking stewards, it was a long and very busy day. Most of all, thank you to the exhibitors for giving me such a fabulous entry. I appreciated each and every exhibit, and had the privilege of going over so many quality dogs that difficult decisions had to be made and many lovely dogs went cardless. Foremost, I see the Border Terrier as ‘essentially a working terrier’ and was therefore looking for construction that would render this possible. A few exhibits were too big, too wide or too deep in brisket which might prevent them from going to ground, or even cause them to get stuck. A few had very thin skin – skin must be thick. Most bites were good, just a few with teeth out of line or missing. Coats come and go, so were understandably at different stages. However, on a working terrier a good hard coat does complete the picture. Good movement and a strong, even, economical gait comes from soundness of construction and the muscle tone of a well exercised dog. Therefore I looked for good layback of shoulder and the correct length and angle of upper arm to give a good reach in front, a strong loin, good bend of stifle and well angulated, well muscled hindquarters to give matching drive from the rear.
Special Challenge - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
City of Birmingham Championship Show
31st Aug 2024
Judge: Mrs Clare Sansom (Tarkaswell)
I would like to thank the officers and committee of the City of Birmingham Canine Association Championship Dog Show for the invitation to judge at this level for the first time.
With storm Lillian resulting in the abandonment of Driffield, the JBTC were also able to hold their show in an adjacent ring. Hall 3 at the Royal Kennel Club building was light, spacious and an ideal venue. A certain amount of flexibility was required when classes clashed, and I am very grateful to my experienced stewards Chris Woolner and Caroline Wise for their hard work. They were calm, efficient and kept the ring running smoothly. With their help we finished in time to ensure that all those who had won major awards could get to their groups.
My sincere thanks to all the exhibitors for giving me such a quality entry and accepting my decisions in a sporting manner. We had very few absentees and I often had difficult decisions to make. In several classes, I would have liked some additional prize cards to award.
Coats did have an influence on the results, with those presented at their best, in a harsh, dense double jacket with thick pelt, being rewarded. A few exhibits would have benefitted from having their feet tidied to have achieved a neater picture. I found two kinked tails, two with incorrect dentition and all male dogs were entire.
I was delighted with my principal winners, who all fulfilled my interpretation of the breed standard on the day. It was a privilege to judge such an entry, and the lovely atmosphere, with applause and cheers for the winners, made it extra special.
I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Good Citizen - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Placing Critique
This quality grizzle bitch had a feminine head, fairly broad in skull, with dark eyes and a lovely expression. Her ears were small and v - shaped and her muzzle short, although I would have preferred more strength here. Balanced in her construction, her reach of neck flowed into a good layback of shoulder, straight forelegs and small, neat feet. Built on narrow lines and moderate in length, her ribs extended well back, her loin was strong and her tail well set. She had good angulation front and rear, and moved soundly with a good length of stride. She was presented in a short, tight jacket with a thick, loose pelt. Very attentive to her handler, she showed herself well to take this class, as well as standing 3rd in PGB.
The Southern Border Terrier Club Open Show
15th Sep 2024
Judge: Mrs Sue Baxter (Mysulan/Sulan)
I must start by thanking the committee for the invitation to judge at this lovely venue. The weather was kind to us and judging was able to take place outside , a fact I know so many exhibitors enjoy. My thanks also must go to my stewards , Rachel and Rhianne Mitchell , they certainly kept things running smoothly and were a big help keeping me on track ! Thanks ladies!
As usual , my gratitude to all who gave me entries and were able to turn up on the day , all very much appreciated .
I was presented with an array of lovely specimens and some classes made for some tough decisions .Several times I wished there were more red cards to award. The standard , I found, was very good and there was quality in depth in most classes. All males were intact , I found no kinked tails and most mouths were acceptable , coats , as usual , were in differing stages of growth and texture . All were spannable.
Special Beginners - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Placing Critique
5 yr old grizzle, first impressions were all good, nice looking girl . Head ok with feminine expression , would like to see a little more underjaw and fill to the under eye region. Body a good length, pelt and coat ok, ribbed well back, front straight and narrow, , tail set and topline good . Moved out ok.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Birmingham & District Gundog & Terrier Club Open Show
5th Oct 2024
Judge: Irene Glen (Wilholme/Bessalone)
Open /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
20th Oct 2024
Judge: Mr Ken Fraser (Ycart)
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Special Challenge - Dog or Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Coventry and DCS Open Show
3rd Nov 2024
Judge: Mandy Davies (Wystry)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Open Show
16th Nov 2024
Judge: Sarah Pateman (Lessien)
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
Special Beginners - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Fisherbloom Killer Queen At Thistlewhiss
