Show Placings
Exonian Canine Association
5th Apr 2014
Judge: Diane Butler (Telstar)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG2, Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago
Bath Championship Show
23rd May 2014
Judge: Mr S Plane
Thankyou to the exhibitors for giving me such a good entry for the first time awarding challenge certificates. Although we had a super sized ring with short grass and level surface, the weather prevented us from using the outer part in some classes. Most of the exhibits were undeterred by the rain and dampness
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago
Southern Counties Canine Association
31st May 2014
Judge: Mr Terry Cooper
Firstly I would like to thank my able stewards for making my day of judging so enjoyable, they did a first class job in the process and my compliments go to them both. Secondly I thank the exhibitors for bringing some fine examples of the breed under me. In a few classes I was splitting hairs with a number of exhibits and on another day they would change places many times. I was very happy with my final line up of dogs and bitches, they were all of excellent quality and worthy of winning top honours.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago
Three Counties Championship Dog Show
7th Jun 2014
Judge: Mr D E Fryer (Irton)
Thanks to my two highly efficient stewards who, whilst never obtrusive, always had everything in the right place and ensured that I could get on with judging the dogs efficiently and smoothly.
A very pleasing entry, many classes had winning quality beyond the number of cards available. I found no missing teeth, no serious mouth faults, and all males were entire. Coats were variable; ranging from several in profuse double coat (not a problem if still of good weatherproof quality); to some who had only undercoat and a few who had adequate top coat but completely lacked undercoat (both incorrect and adversely affecting placings). There were a number of very smartly prepared and presented terriers on show; but however smart and showy a terrier may be, as 'essentially a working terrier' it must be 'capable of following a horse, combining activity with gameness' in order to be a BORDER Terrier. Too many exhibits were deficient in shoulder construction, front movement and drive.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago
Placing Critique
Another good mover, perhaps a little upright in shoulder. Has a longer cast body, but seemed a trifle large and coarse,
Southern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
14th Jun 2014
Judge: Mrs Wendy Mooney (Chesterton)
Congratulations to the committee of the Southern Border Terrier Club for running an excellent show at a new venue under extreme circumstances. Due to a nasty virus the appointed judge, Mrs Betty Judge, was taken ill the day before and was not well enough to carry out her duties. I know that she was absolutely devastated and had been looking forward to the appointment for a long time.
Faced with such an emergency, show manager, Mr David Hunt managed the situation with complete calm and professionalism. I was both honoured and shocked to be invited to step in to judge and here, I must say a huge thank you to the committee for asking me but in particular to the exhibitors who had entered under and were expecting another judge and took the situation so sportingly.
I am grateful to everyone who accepted my decisions and placings so graciously and to my great team of stewards: Andrew Mooney, Elspeth Jackson and Bev Marsh, who kept everything running smoothly and between them managed to multi-task and juggle photographs, collecting ring, announcing, paperwork awards etc etc.
And so to the dogs themselves – there were some superb entries and it was an absolute pleasure to go over and place them. Some of the classes were so strong that even good dogs didn’t get placed.
Coats and presentation were generally excellent - something, which was not so apparent the last time I judged. This I put down principally to the time of year (for both shows).
Movement today seemed in many of the dogs to be lacking the drive that I would have wished for. In part, I think the surface may have been to blame (but not in all instances) and had we been outside on the grass this might have been different. I do slightly regret that I did not decide to judge the dogs outside.
Mouths were good in all but one (suspect) case, as were the temperaments. Size I think will need to be kept in check, there seemed to be a fair number who seemed to be heavy enough, others who were too deep to be easily spanned.
I was so thrilled with my “stars” of the show. It was a pleasure to judge all of your dogs; they were a lovely, quality entry.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago
Placing Critique
Another nice grizzle and tan baby of 8 ½ months in good coat and with plenty of pelt. Good topline and nice length of rib. Pleasing head, eye and expression with a good strong jaw. Moved freely and soundly.
Paignton & DFA Championship Show
2nd Aug 2014
Judge: Mr T Johnston
Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago
North Devon Agricultural Society Open Show
6th Aug 2014
Judge: Rachel Larner (Hawcoat)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago
Best Puppy
Name at show: TG3, Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago
Placing Critique
10mth old grizzle dog in lovely condition, good coat and pelt. Liked his overall outline and he had a lovely head with good earset, good teeth and lovely dark eye. He moved well and was handled very well by his young handler. His movement won him RBOB, BP and TPG3
Newton Abbot & South Devon Canine Society
23rd Aug 2014
Judge: Mr S Whitehouse
Best Puppy
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago
Special Yearling /
Third Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago
Richmond Championship Dog Show
6th Sep 2014
Judge: Mr W Gray (Pontbeck)
Thanks go to my stewards for making the day run smoothly and to the exhibitors for their enthusiasm for the breed and the sporting way they took my decisions.
Since the hunting bill I 've been concerned how the breed would keep to the line in the breed standard " Essentially a working terrier " as the opportunities for work have been reduced and the spin off as to why we require a double coat and the dog to be narrow all through may be lost to some exhibitors who haven't the opportunity to work or know someone who does or has worked their dogs. There was evidence today that we may have lost sight of the fact that this is a working breed. I'm not suggesting that all Borders should work but that all Borders should be capable to work and those who are closest to the breed standard should be able to do the job required of them.
There were a few exhibits with single coats today, look very smart but would soon pay the price on a cold wet winters day if they had to be out in the elements for any length of time. Some exhibits were carrying a little too much weight and quite a number would benefit from a good walk, some with little muscle.
Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago
Placing Critique
Nice sized red grizzle, liked his coat and loose pelt, moved well. Preferred the head of first.
The Terrier Club of Devon & Cornwall Diamond Jubilee Show
19th Oct 2014
Judge: Mrs Mary Small (Tilomoray)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago
Minehead & District Canine Society Open Show
9th Nov 2014
Judge: Mr Colin Girling (Benattivo)
Thanks to the officers and committee for inviting me to judge, also thanks to my stewards who were very effective and efficient.
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago
Placing Critique
A lot to like about this 13 month old grizzle dog, with a strong head and muzzle, his coat was just coming in today. He moves true and straight coming and going keeping good bodylines and I am sure he will do well in the future.
Taunton & District Canine Association
4th Jan 2015
Judge: Mr W Harris
Yearling /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago
Taunton and District Open Show
27th Jun 2015
Judge: Sue Wilson (Olderhill)
Yearling /
Third Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago
Paignton & District Fanciers’ Association Championship Show
1st Aug 2015
Judge: Miss Diane Swales (Grabbist)
My thanks to the Secretary and Committee for inviting me to judge at this most enjoyable show and to my two extremely efficient stewards, Felicity Snook and Lady Elain Macdonald, who kept the ring flowing smoothly. I am grateful to the exhibitors for a good entry including some very nice Borders and some promising youngsters. Overall mouths were good with strong, clean teeth and correct bites except for one overshot. Skins were an improvement on my last judging appointment, the majority being thick and loose but I do not like the tendency to strip coats out leaving little evidence of a harsh, dense coat. Remembering that a Border is 'essentially a working Terrier' it concerns me that there are a number being shown that really do not measure up to that description both in jacket and the lack of drive and ability to cover the ground when moving. These comments do not apply to my winners and I was so pleased to find many that really measure up to most points in the standard.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber
North Devon Agricultural Society Open Show
5th Aug 2015
Judge: Mr Mark Walshaw (Janmark)
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber
Placing Critique
20 mth Male. Masculine head with dark eye. Good neck & front. Good length to height ratio. Good angulations at rear. Thick pelt & harsh jacket. Easily spannable. Moved very well, covering the ground effortlessly
Minehead & DCS Open Show
27th Jul 2016
Judge: Mr Stephen Goodwin (Lanola)
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber
North Devon Agricultural Show
3rd Aug 2016
Judge: Mrs J Tinsley
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber
Paignton & DFA Championship Show
6th Aug 2016
Judge: Mrs M Barrass
Post Graduate - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber
South Wales Kennel Association
8th Oct 2016
Judge: Mr John Bainbridge (Risdene)
Thank you to the exhibitors who took the trouble to present their dogs at a difficult time of year in good condition with reasonable coats appropriately trimmed, as they know my wants. The top five winners were outstanding for being' normal' representatives of the breed with none of the current trend for exaggeration, in front and rear assemblies,all had correct length of body ,narrow front, deep ribs carried well back that provides the necessary heart and lung room for a border to be active all day and go to ground when needed.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber
Minehead & District CS Open Show
13th Nov 2016
Judge: Mrs Sandra Girling (Benattivo)
Many thanks to the Society for the kind invitation to judge 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.
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber
Placing Critique
3 year old grizzle and tan male in tip top condition. He has a masculine head with nice neat ears which framed his head. Correct length of neck into good shoulders and a level top line and tail set. He spans well and is very good in rib; he was in a new short coat, enough to take RBOB
Exonian CA Open Show
3rd Dec 2016
Judge: Margaret Hughes (Forgevale)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG4, Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber
Taunton & DCA Open Show
7th Jan 2017
Judge: Tina Morgan (Blewecourt)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber
Placing Critique
This dog stood alone and didn’t disappoint. Red grizzle dog. Broad head with strong muzzle and good scissor bite. Beautifully presented in excellent harsh coat, good pelt and well set on tail. Easily spanned with lovely narrow straight front. Good angulation, good for bone and well balanced, keeping a good topline on the move. Moved well and effortlessly demonstrating good construction. BOB and TG3.
Newton Abbot & South Devon CS Open Show
28th Jan 2017
Judge: Mrs D Irvin
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber
Plymouth & DCS Open Show
11th Feb 2017
Judge: Mr M Gardner
Best Of Breed
Name at show: RBIS, TG1, Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber
Iifracombe and District Canine Society Open Show
18th Feb 2017
Judge: Mr Anthony Allen (Allenie)
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber
The Southern Border Terrier Club Members Limited Show
5th Mar 2017
Judge: Mrs Jill Stevens (Cobstoneway)
I would like to thank the committee for giving me the honour of judging at this lovely show, with special appreciation to show manager Jane Roberts, and ring stewards Sandra Girling and Sheila Hales. Most of all, I would like to thank the exhibitors for giving me the privilege of going over their lovely dogs.
With the phrase “Essentially a working terrier” in mind, I was satisfied that my main winners fitted the breed standard and moved soundly with good reach and drive. Coats also played a part, and although I appreciate that coats come and go, they did matter on the day. All the dogs were entire, there were a couple of level bites and the odd tooth out of line, but most exhibits were really nicely turned out. The puppy classes were very promising, and at the other end of the scale it was nice to see the veterans enjoying their day.
Limit - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber
Exeter & County Canine Society Open Show
25th Mar 2017
Judge: Mr Neil Straw (Shaolin)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG1, Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber
Exonian CA Open Show
8th Apr 2017
Judge: Mr Tan Nagrecha (Chandlimore)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber
Devon County Show
20th May 2017
Judge: Mrs J Pinfold (Cyres)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber
Reading & District Kennel Association
31st May 2017
Judge: Tracey Anscombe (Orangebox)
Thank you to the committee for the invitation to judge Border Terriers at your show. The venue was super light and airy I understand that this was the first dog show held here. Thanks also to my two stewards that kept me in check.
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber
Placing Critique
4 year old mature male, in super coat with thick pelt. Ok in head with well placed ears. Moved well on a loose lead with a straight front and level topline. Comes to hand well and is a lovely sort to go over.
Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association Canine Open Show
9th Jun 2017
Judge: Mr John Scanlon (Pantycelyn)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber
Taunton and District Canine Society Open Show
8th Jul 2017
Judge: Mr M Regan (Digmoor)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber
Yeovil and District Canine Society Premier Open Show
15th Jul 2017
Judge: Miss Tracey Peacock (Ragatam)
Open - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber
Plymouth & DCS Open Show
22nd Jul 2017
Judge: Mr Stephen Atkinson (Hollinswell)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber
Dunster Castle Open Show
26th Jul 2017
Judge: Miss F Snook
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber
Paignton
5th Aug 2017
Judge: Mr Jeff Horswell (Drakesleat)
Great characters and a sporting ringside. I thought there were some size problems, a few being rather bulky. Front action is the biggest problem, not many being accurate coming towards. Feet by and large very good.
Limit - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber
Placing Critique
Thought this v good dog was a similar outline and type to 1. He too has a v good head. Super eye and expression. Enough neck. Quite a good front, although couldn’t match winner’s. Well ribbed with a short loin. Ok rear. In thick coat.
Open - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber
North Devon CA Open Show
10th Sep 2017
Judge:
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber ShCM
Exeter County CS Open Show
17th Sep 2017
Judge: Mr Colin Woodward (Wadeson)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber ShCM
Okehampton & District Canine Society Open Show
17th Sep 2017
Judge: Caroline Friend-Rees (Amical)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber ShCM
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber ShCM
Exeter County CS Open Show
17th Sep 2017
Judge: Mr Colin Woodward (Wadeson)
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber ShCM
South Wales Kennel Association
8th Oct 2017
Judge: Mr. Mark Ord (Marnadee)
Thank you to my very able stewards who kept the proceedings running smoothly & all exhibitors who entered under me today. I consider it a great privilege to handle this delightful breed. A very enjoyable day for me awarding C.C.s in this breed for the first time. I had my first Border T in 1975 and have followed the breed with interest ever since. As a judge this is just my opinion on the breed from those entered under me today. We all have a slightly different interpretation of the breed standard and I think that is what makes exhibiting & breeding a great interest, however I do think it is vital to remember what the breed was developed originally to do and make sure we do not loose vital breed points.
Today I found the depth of quality was in the bitches, I was pleased to say the majority of bitches were of correct size and easy to span, I unfortunately can not say the same for the males. I was disappointed with front movement, I found tails of correct length & shape lacking in many and some odd expressions. On a positive note I was more than happy with many of my classes, some classes you were spoilt for choice and that is great to see, in-fact some classes were exceptionally good quality, it was a case of splitting hairs & on dogs performance. The majority had good double coats of good texture & nice loose pelts. Temperaments were also very good, the Border should be biddable and never snappy with people or other dogs & this was good to see.
Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber ShCM
Placing Critique
very nice sound moving dog, particularly liked the front on this dog, has a good head & nice body, ribs well back & able to span, strong in loin. today was in good hard jacket, neat feet with good pads, strong quarters well set hocks, he has a lovely clean outline on the stack then moved out well fore & aft with ease, good tail set & carriage
Class Critique
Difficult class & had to split hairs today.
Terrier Club of Devon & Cornwall Open Show
15th Oct 2017
Judge: Debbie Lorraine (Raleniro)
The Terrier Club of Devon and Cornwall Open Show 15th October 2017 Border Terriers I would like to thank the society for inviting me to judge at this group open show, and for the warm welcome and the lovely hospitality shown to my husband and I on the day. I was delighted to be asked to judge in this part of the country and we thoroughly enjoyed our time in the area, topped off by having the opportunity to judge so many lovely dogs. Most of all I would like to thank the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to go over their dogs and the very friendly and sporting way in which they accepted my decisions. I was delighted with my entry, and had some lovely examples of the breed to judge. Thank you also to my steward who kept things running smoothly. I found no incorrect bites, all males were entire, and temperaments were excellent throughout. There were a couple of exhibits, who for me were up to size and a little difficult to span, but all dogs were shown in good, fit condition. I thoroughly enjoyed my day!
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber ShCM
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber ShCM
Placing Critique
Just turned 4 years grizzle and tan dog. Caught my eye as soon as he came in the ring and didn’t disappoint when I got my hands on him. Beautiful, strong otter head with correct scissor bite. Lovely expression. Gun barrel straight front with the tightest of feet. Narrow throughout with excellent bodylines, ribbed well back and easily spanned. Good layback of shoulder and correct hind angulation. Lovely topline and tailset. Nice for size and nothing overdone about him. Thick pelt and nice crisp jacket completed the picture. Moved with drive around the ring, well muscled and fit for a day’s work. One to watch in the future. Pleased to award him BOB and delighted to see him shortlisted for Best in Show.
Minehead & DCS Open Show
12th Nov 2017
Judge: Mrs. Liz Wright (Totherend)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG1, Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber ShCM
Placing Critique
Grizzle and tan dog, good otter head with strong muzzle and lovely outline when stood on neat feet with thick pads, nice shoulders and good angulation, easy span and ribbed well back, thick pelt, harsh coat, in good condition and moved with drive around the ring BOB / TG1
Exonian CA Open Show
2nd Dec 2017
Judge: Mr Jamie Mace (Janastaff)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Best RBOB in Show, Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber ShCM
Ladies Kennel Association
10th Dec 2017
Judge: Mrs Angela M Gregory (Manx)
My thanks to the LKA for their kind invitation to judge the Border terriers at this year’s championship show. My thanks go to the Stewards who assisted at the event and to you all who were very helpful and supportive. Sadly we were victims to the weather and this did have a marked impact on attendance which was a real shame but the association still managed to deliver a quality show. Thanks are also extended to the exhibiters who help support the show. Congratulations to those who did brave the inclement weather and I felt that despite the low attendance the standard of dogs offered a competitive environment. I was delighted to have seen the Border Terrier Group as having a high level of entries this year
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber ShCM
DCC
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber ShCM
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First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber ShCM
Placing Critique
Lots to like with this dog. Caught my eye as he entered the ring. A good working type BT with strong head with correct teeth with a nice wiry coat and solid pelt. Pleasing in head and body line he moved out well with nice length of back and showed with style.
Taunton and District Canine Association Open Show
7th Jan 2018
Judge: Miss Judith Haydon
My thanks to the Committee at Taunton & District Canine Association for kindly inviting me to Judge the Border Terrier classes at their Open Show in January. I thoroughly enjoyed my appointment, and although I only had a small entry, all the dogs were of an excellent quality and a pleasure to go over. My final decisions were only made on the smallest of margins.
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber ShCM
Placing Critique
A lovely dog in super coat with a good head and reach of neck leading into a well laid back shoulder. Nice length of rib, correct tail set and great rear angulation. Shown in super harsh double jacket with an excellent pelt. Moved OK today. RBoB.
Manchester Championship Show
18th Jan 2018
Judge: Mr Frank Kane (Hirontower)
Many thanks to my stewards Alan Small and Susan Kannangara.
Limit - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber ShCM
Placing Critique
Unexaggerated, balanced and holding his shape on the move. I liked his head, spannable body and correct bone and feet. Clean stride.
Class Critique
Excellent class for depth of quality
Newton Abbot & South Deveon CS Open Show
27th Jan 2018
Judge: Mr Ken Andrews (South Wales)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber ShCM
Plymouth & DCS Open Show
11th Feb 2018
Judge: Peter Julian
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber ShCM
Exeter & County CS Open Show
24th Mar 2018
Judge: Tracey Anscombe (Orangebox)
My thanks to the committee and secretary for the invitation to judge at your show. This is such a well run and welcoming show and my thanks to the exhibitors for entering especially with being a late replacement judge. I apologise for only placing to Reserve in the classes my steward and I went by the catalogue that only listed placing to 4th. My thanks also to the group judge Vanessa Wegmann-Williams.
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber ShCM
Placing Critique
Lovely dog to go over, grizzle and tan shown in good jacket with pelt. Nice head with large teeth. Narrow with good lay of rib, I preferred his size to 1 Moved with economy.
National Terrier Club
7th Apr 2018
Judge: Mr. W. R. Irving
Thanks to the exhibitors for the entry of 160 from 157 dogs.
There were some very strong classes and interestingly the biggest class was Limit Dog with seventeen entries. My biggest worry about the overall entry was that there seemed be some very large exhibits which were well over the standard size. Even in bitches there were a good number that were too big and in dogs some were enormous. And it was not so much that they were too leggy - rather that so many were far from being able to be spanned. I think we really ought to try to do something about that.
Heads were by and large good but there were quite a few with big ears. Coats of course were variable and I only found one really bad mouth and one kinked tail.
Movement left a bit to be desired especially in front but I was disappointed also that so many were not moving well behind either.
My thanks to my two very efficient stewards which enabled us to finish by around 1 p.m. and to the exhibitors most of whom seemed to take my decisions in the sporting way befitting the breed
Limit - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber ShCM
Class Critique
This was a very strong class and many good ones had to go unplaced
Bath Championship Show
25th May 2018
Judge: Mr Ken Bartlett
My thanks to Bath Canine Society for the inviting me to judge at their show also my two stewards who kept things running smoothly.
Limit - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber ShCM
Southern Counties Canine Association
2nd Jun 2018
Judge: Mr Frank Nicholls (Halcus)
Thanks to the exhibitors for an excellent entry. Quality was present in many classes especially both open classes and minor puppy dog. My thanks for a job well done go to those excellent stewards Janet and Maureen, who made my job so much easier.
Limit - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber ShCM
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.
Limit - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber ShCM
Placing Critique
A handy sized rich coloured Grizzle and tan, he is good in head but not as strong as winners. He also has a good straight narrow front, but is a little short in upper arm. Ribs are excellent and carried well back making him easy to span. Topline and tailset spot on as was tail carriage. Coat was good and plentiful. He made the most of himself free stacking and moved with precision, lovely honest smart dog.
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.
Limit - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber ShCM
Placing Critique
Smart, upstanding dog though appears a bit straighter in shoulder than 1st. Narrow enough in body and had good coat and pelt. Moved well behind.
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.
Limit - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber ShCM
Placing Critique
Appealed for his size and proportions and presented in excellent order with good grizzle jacket and pelt. Good overall stamp, moderate all through with pleasing lines, easy to span. Attractive head and expression with dark eye, very well-balanced quarters standing on straight legs and tight feet. True mover both fore and aft, moving freely in profile keeping a firm topline.
Yeovil & District Canine Society Premier Open Show
14th Jul 2018
Judge: Mr Robert Brewster (Stowthorney & Breckgreen)
Firstly, I would like to thank the committee of Yeovil & District Canine Society for asking me to judge at their Open Show. I would like to thank my stewards Adelaide Jasper & Angela Callow for keeping the ring order running smoothly. I would also like to thank the exhibitors for entering under me on what was an extremely warm day and thank them for taking my decisions gracefully.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber ShCM
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber ShCM
Placing Critique
Grizzle and tan dog. Presented in tip top condition. Large teeth with a good scissor bite. Dark eyes with keen expression. Good reach of neck flowing into well laid shoulders. Strong loin. Harsh double coat with a good pelt. Moved very well. Pleased to award him Best of Breed and later heard he was awarded Terrier Group 2.
Minehead & DCS Open Show
25th Jul 2018
Judge: Mandy Holmes (Bimandi)
Thank you to everyone that entered and showed on the day in very hot conditions. The ground we very uneven and the grass very spikey do to the extreme heat, some dogs found this a difficult to cope with and thus places on a different day could easily change. Well done to all my winners.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG1, Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber ShCM
Placing Critique
4 ½ yr male, one I have admired for a while but never had my hands on, he did not disappoint. Well balanced animal shown in the harshest of coats with a thick pelt. Broad flat skull with keen dark eye, muzzle sufficient, correct dentition. Very good angles front and rear, straight narrow front, level top line leading to well set tail. Moved true coming and going but just lacked a little oomph on the moved, it was very hot. Pleased to award him BOB and to watch him take terrier group 1.
Paignton
4th Aug 2018
Judge: Professor A S Milton
I suspect I shall retire from judging now. I certainly have no intention, when it comes into effect, of paying the Kennel Club to get on their judging lists. I have always assumed, though I may be wrong, that I have been invited to judge because people wanted me to. I have no intention of 'prostituting’ my art by paying money for the privilege. If I may reminisce, I have never sought a judging appointment, indeed in the beginning I had never even thought about judging. Then one day a letter arrived from the secretary of a large open show in Scotland. Would I judge the terrier breeds and the terrier group at their next open show? I have, to this day, no idea who suggested my name. I had never judged before, not even a match or a limited show, I was on no judging list, they didn’t exist in those days, I had never stewarded, and have never done so to this day, I have to this day never attended any hands on or assessment seminar. After my first appointment invitations came at fairly frequent intervals, including two breed clubs, and eventually I received an invitation to judge at a Championship show. However, when I replied, with my judging cv, the committee told me that they couldn't continue with my appointment, as the Kennel Club would not accept the nomination owing to the 'parochial' range of my judging, which had, with one exception, all been in Scotland. Notwithstanding that for example two of the shows had been over 200 miles apart, and from my home to the breed club show in England over 500 miles. Peter Thompson (Thoraldby) and Sybil Churchill came to my rescue and I found myself judging at LKA.
A few thoughts on Border Terriers. Size has always been a problem, right from the beginning of the breed, with there being far too many large dogs, outside the weight standard, and the numbers seem to be getting larger (forgive the pun). I blame the breeders for this. In one class at Paignton, there was only one dog, which I could span. Movement is another problem; the trend at the moment seems to be very narrow hindquarters, with the feet nearly touching. In 1991, I made a video of Crufts with the late R.A. Williams judging. Almost without exception all the dogs are in full coat. (A few years ago there was a pirated video made of this tape). In the book 'About the Border Terrier', Walter Gardner says 'It is difficult to judge Border coats today because so often the dogs are stripped, well nigh skinned'. Two personal gripes, Border should be walked on a loose lead, not strung up, and should stand naturally, I do particularly dislike those exhibitors who are continually fussing with their dogs, moving a foot a cm here, a cm there and the like.
I should like to thank the committee of the Paignton show for inviting me to judge. They were all very helpful, and also the vets at the show who kindly looked after my young puppy which I had, perforce, to bring with me, whilst I was judging.
Open - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber ShCM
North Devon CA Open Show
8th Sep 2018
Judge: Mrs Marion Reeves (Baywillow)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber ShCM
Placing Critique
A top quality grizzle dog. Excellent construction, harsh coat, compact feet, very good angulation. Super masculine head, big teeth & I liked his expression. Strode out with plenty of drive. BOB Group 3.
South Wales Kennel Association
5th Oct 2018
Judge: Mr Peter Bakewell
Open - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber ShCM
The Terrier Club of Devon & Cornwall Open Show
21st Oct 2018
Judge: Tina Morgan (Blewecourt)
Thankyou to the officers and committee for the invitation to judge at this show and to the exhibitors for a quality entry as well as accepting my decisions in a sporting manner. It was an enjoyable day and one where the classes are also sponsored by The Southern Border Terrier Club. We enjoyed a good atmosphere and ample sized ring and a steward who kept everything in order.
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber ShCM
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber ShCM
Placing Critique
Eye catching rich coloured grizzle dog which stood alone and one I have admired since he was a puppy. Masculine head with strong muzzle and good scissor bite. Well constructed with straight narrow front and good rib which is carried well back and easily spanned. Good for bone and good thick coat and pelt, maintaining his balance and topline on the move. Moved effortlessly with drive and has matured nicely. RBOB.
Midland Counties Canine Society
27th Oct 2018
Judge: Mrs. Margaret Bailey (Grindelvald)
IT WAS AN HONOUR TO JUDGE THE MIDLAND COUNTIES CS ON THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY.
ALSO MANY THANKS TO THE EXHIBITORS FOR ENTERING THEIR DOGS UNDER ME & MY STEWARDS KEPT THE RING RUNNING SMOOTHLY, WITH SUCH AN EXCELLENT ENTRY.
ALL DOGS WERE ENTIRE, 1 OR 2 DISAPPOINTING MOUTHS. I’M AMAZED THE AMOUNT OF TIT-BITS SOME OF THE EXHIBITORS GAVE THEIR DOGS, ESPECIALLY ON THE TABLE MOST WERE BEING REWARDED FOR BAD BEHAVIOUR, THE WORSE THE DOG BEHAVIED THE MORE FOOD THEY GOT. I FOUND SOME OF THEM ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO EXAMINE, MAYBE MORE RING CRAFT CLASSES WOULD HELP!
IT IS VERY PROMISING TO SEE SOME QUAILITY PUPPIES COMING THROUGH. STILL A FEW DODGY FRONTS. OVERALL THE QUALITY IS IMPROVING. PLEASED TO SEE NO AGGRESIVE BEHAVIOUR IN THE BREED, IN OR OUT OF THE RINGTODAY.
NICE TO SEE MY BOB WINNER WENT ON TO WIN THE TERRIER GROUP. I UNDERSTAND FROM THE OWNER THIS WAS HIS LAST SHOW AS THE DOG IS BEING RETIRED FROM SHOWING .A DELIGHT TO JUDGE HIM.
IT WAS A REAL PLEASURE TO JUDGE ALLTHE DOGS WHO CAME UNDER ME.
RDCC
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber ShCM
Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber ShCM
Placing Critique
LOTS TO LIKE, NICE SHORT MUZZLE STRONG JAW, CORRECT WIDTH OF SKULL, BIG TEETH, SCISSOR BITE. GOOD NECK WELL LAID SHOULDERS, NEAT TAIL, NARROW STRAIGHT FRONT MOVED WITH DRIVE, SHOWED WELL, EXCELLENT COAT RES DCC
Minehead DCS Open Show
11th Nov 2018
Judge: Mrs Jill Stevens (Cobstoneway)
I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge and for the warm welcome and hospitality on the day. Thank you also to my 2 efficient stewards, and most of all to the exhibitors for allowing me the privilege of going over their lovely dogs. All the dogs were entire, and I found no kinked tails or incorrect dentition.
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber ShCM
Placing Critique
Another really super grizzle and tan dog, who also has a good head with short, strong muzzle, strong neck into good shoulders, nice ribs and an excellent double coat and thick pelt. His front is narrow and straight with plenty of bone and good feet, and he also moves well.
Ladies Kennel Association
16th Dec 2018
Judge: Mrs. K. Wilkinson (Otterkin)
Thanks to the exhibitors for a super entry of Border Terriers. As I repeatedly say, the shows are about the dogs and the exhibitors and are not held for the benefit of the judges, so I appreciated the honour of going over your dogs. Thanks also to the ring stewards Angie Feildsend and Andrea Caudrelier who kept everything flowing smoothly so that we finished in good time. With an entry of 148 dogs making 159 entries, we had the highest entry in the Terrier Group and what a lovely entry it was that awaited me on 16th December. As my finalists came into the ring for each set of CCs, I thought "I like all these!!"
After the show was over, I was told that the four dogs I had brought together at the top of the ring, when deciding on the Dog CC, were all related to one dog and in fact three of them were by that same dog, one I have often referred to in the past when discussing stud dogs with people, as a dog who consistently puts breed type on his progeny, so I was thrilled to be told that Ch Grindelvald In Full Cry JW sired three of the dogs and was the great grandsire of the fourth and to confirm that in the catalogue later. Congratulations to Mrs Margaret Bailey on breeding and owning a dog who clearly puts his breed type stamp on his progeny.
Unless something changes drastically with the Judges Competency Framework, this will be my last General Championship Show appointment and so, when asking for the name of the dog to whom I had awarded the CC and Best of Breed at the end when I was filling in the Award Cards, it was fitting that I then found out his name was Dassett Last Waltz JW. So pleased to later see him pulled out in the shortcut in the Terrier Group. Good luck for the future.
Limit - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber ShCM
Manchester Championship Show
18th Jan 2019
Judge: Mrs. Kathy Newsome (Kighill)
My first judging appointment at a Championship show and what a lovely day I had. Firstly I would like to thank the Manchester Dog Society for inviting me to judge their show, and also to all the exhibitors for showing their support.
I had a lovely selection of dogs and I was very pleased with the quality that came before me. All dogs were entire and mouths were good. Some dogs could have done with being tidied up a little more.
Open - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber ShCM
The Terrier Club of Devon and Cornwall
17th Feb 2019
Judge: Mrs. Carolyn Richardson (Staynorwood)
Many thanks to Officers and Committee for their kind invitation to judge their Open Show and the exhibitors for the sporting way they accepted my decisions. I was very pleased with my winners on the day and also pleased to see my BOB going Best in Show, this was the icing on the cake from a very enjoyable weekend spent in Cornwall.
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber ShCM
Placing Critique
Masculine dog with correct otter head. Strong jaw, correct bite with big teeth.. Dark eye, correct ear placement. Good length of body and correct tailset. Short tweedy jacket. Moved well.
National Terrier
6th Apr 2019
Judge: Mr Eddie Houston
My thanks to the Society for inviting me, to my stewards Dave and Pat who kept things moving and most especially to all the exhibitors for entering and allowing me the privilege of going over their dogs.
I was very pleased with my main winners and there was a lot of quality in the puppy classes which should augur well for the future. Temperaments were excellent, all males were entire and there were no serious mouth faults.
On the minus side there were quite a number of animals of both sexes which were up to size and front movement is a real problem throughout the age range. A few dogs were carrying too much weight and a couple could have done with carrying a bit more. There were a number of dogs lacking in muscle-ours is a working breed and an unfit dog would not be able to fulfill the job of a working terrier.
Limit - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber ShCM
West of England Ladies' Kennel Society
28th Apr 2019
Judge: Mrs L A Crawley
Limit - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber ShCM
The Southern Counties Canine Assocation
1st Jun 2019
Judge: Miss J Singh (Vandamere)
I was a delighted to receive the invitation to judge at this friendly and well run show The weather was glorious and there was a nice atmosphere around the ring.
I thoroughly enjoyed my day as I had some quality dogs to go over and this was reflected on the impressive results in the Group placings . I was thrilled to learn that the Best of Breed was awarded Terrier Group 1, my bitch CC winner was awarded Terrier Junior Group 2, the puppy gained Puppy Terrier Group 3 and the veteran was awarded Veteran Terrier Group 3. Is this a new record for group placings at one show for the breed?
The day was kept running smoothly by my two stewards Alan McKenzie and Sue Hann,
I was concerned about the number of exhibits with misplaced teeth. In total I found five exhibits each with a misplaced tooth, also two kinked tails and one exhibit with one testicle. Some exhibits were lacking in muscle tone and condition.
Open - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Dr Zhivago At Moleschamber ShCM
Placing Critique
A nice type, pleasing in head and expression. He has good ribs and was spannable. His front was straight, correct bone with neat feet. Good angulation front and aft, pin wire coat and a thick pelt. Moved soundly both ways.
