Show Placings
City of Birmingham Championship Show
2nd Sep 2023
Judge: Mrs K Wilkinson (Otterkin)
Thank you to City of Birmingham for the invitation to judge this show, for the very large ring provided to the breed and to all the exhibitors who entered under me – I was very pleased with the overall quality of the entry of 122 dogs making 144 entries in these days of falling entries, with very few absentees (16 from “new dogs” by my count).
The ring stewards did an excellent job of keeping everything running smoothly – so thank you to John Gardner and Ken Francis.
I would like to send my best wishes to Anna Duxbury (Ridgebow) who had initially been under contract to judge this as her very first Championship Show. Having seen Anna judge at the Border Terrier Club’s Open show in February 2022, I know she is a very experienced and knowledgeable judge as well as an excellent breeder and hope in time that she is able to take on another Championship Show appointment in the future. I had originally been invited to judge this show in 2024 and had sent my acceptance letter, but when the Secretary contacted me, I agreed to bring forward the appointment to 2023.
I have taken the name/s of the owner/s and the dogs’ names direct from the catalogue. Some may have other owners or Kennel Names added, or awards such as Ch or JW added now, but I must use the details from the catalogue.
*Handlers* – please do not stuff food/tubes of treats into your dogs’ mouths just before the judge needs to look at their dentition. Those who stood behind their dogs and held the lead, I had no problem examining their dogs’ mouths, but a small number of others who were stuffing food into their dog’s mouth as I approached, once they moved away, some dogs were up on their hind legs trying to get more food/treats from you. I had to examine the rest of the dog then come back and look in the mouth again when the dogs were not fidgeting about looking for food. If you are doing it to avoid the dentition being checked, it won’t work as a judge will just come back to it!
It was quite hot in the hall. Kudos to all the dogs as they were not put off by the noise made when judge and/or handler stood on whatever was under the carpet making a “clunk” noise. I found when spanning dogs, almost all of them were hot underneath. Never felt that before, even when judging in 90 degree heat outside in America, so just be aware that your dog may be getting overheated.
Special Beginners - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Morley's Miss Zeva
Placing Critique
Smaller bitch – just a baby at 6 months. Head needs to develop, which can come with maturity and needs a little more fill under the eye. Gorgeous expression with lovely dark eyes and good ear placement. Excellent thick coat and pelt. Good tail, well set on.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Morley's Miss Zeva
Placing Critique
Was 2nd in Special Beginners bitch. Moved perfectly in this class. Nice tight jacket.
Rhyl Canine Society Open Show
10th Sep 2023
Judge: Louisa Henry
Best Puppy
Name at show: Morley's Miss Zeva
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Morley's Miss Zeva
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Championship Show
30th Sep 2023
Judge: Mrs J Guvercin (Glebeheath)
Thank you to the committee for this appointment, everyone worked hard to make it an enjoyable day. This venue always has a super atmosphere, however, the ring is too small really to see outlines, being far too near the dogs and side profile movement is very difficult to see, let alone for the dogs to perform really well. Many moved poorly, not liking the smooth mats and although I had to judge them on this today, I think most would move much better outside in a big grass ring.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Morley's Miss Zeva
South Wales Kennel Association
13th Oct 2023
Judge: Mr W Shorthose (Cundytyke)
I think hind movement has generally improved though the same cannot be said for fronts. Most were shown in good coat and only one exhibit was clearly of poor temperament.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Morley's Miss Zeva
Midland Counties Championship Show
26th Oct 2023
Judge: Mr J Gilpin (Otterbobs)
I would like to thank the officers & committee for giving me the opportunity to judge the Border Terrier classes, & also a big thank you to Penny Winger & Gavin Argill my two ring stewards who kept things in order & also made sure we finished on time, and a special mention to my Best of Breed winner for attending the terrier group, and being rewarded with being short listed in the final seven.
Special Beginners - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Morley's Miss Zeva
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Open Show
18th Nov 2023
Judge: Libby Tanton-Joy (Itsaso)
I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to Judge their Open show, and all exhibitors that entered. I had a lovely entry with some quality dogs to go over. All placing’s were accepted with grace. Many thanks to both my stewards who kept the ring moving. The show had a lovely atmosphere and I enjoyed my day
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Morley's Miss Zeva
Placing Critique
8 month old grizzle and tan who was good for size and type. She again moved well once settled due to her good rear angulation and muscle tone. Presented in good coat and pelt she was easily spanned.
Class Critique
Both young puppies who were enjoying their time in the ring. Looking forward to seeing them develop over their puppy career
Sedgley & Gornal Canine Association Premier Open Show
26th Nov 2023
Judge: Amélie Smith (Alncroft)
Best Puppy
Name at show: Morley's Miss Zeva
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Morley's Miss Zeva
Oakengates & District Canine Society Open Show
17th Dec 2023
Judge: Andrew Westwood (Nethertonion)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG3, Morley's Miss Zeva
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Morley's Miss Zeva
Coventry Ladies’ Kennel Society Open Show
1st Jan 2024
Judge: David Bell (Balintyne)
Puppy /
Third Place
Name at show: Morley's Miss Zeva
Litchfield CS Open Show
7th Jan 2024
Judge: Mr John Finney (Sanguliano)
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Morley's Miss Zeva
Wigan and District Canine Society Open Show
14th Jan 2024
Judge: Siân McKay (Redesholt)
My thanks go to the Committee of the Wigan and District Canine Society for the opportunity to judge today (we were kept well fed and watered!), and to my steward for her assistance in the ring. The show was very well attended and was therefore very busy and noisy. The Border ring was right next to an open door which unfortunately did appear to have a detrimental effect on a few exhibits, leading to some inconsistent and unsettled presentations. That aside, there were some lovely dogs to go over – no major faults to note, and all had very pleasing loose pelts. Coats, as to be expected, were in various stages of growth.
Best Puppy
Name at show: Morley's Miss Zeva
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Morley's Miss Zeva
Placing Critique
10-month-old grizzle and tan bitch. Good dark eye with alert keen expression, in a feminine head. Nice shoulder placement with straight front and small feet; ribs well back, narrow throughout with level topline and nice tuck up. Carroty tail well set on leading to racy well angulated hindquarters. Correct ratios fore and aft shown in a tight pin wire jacket with good pelt. Moved with purpose and drive. Please to award Best Puppy in Breed. Unfortunately missed Puppy Group, but got a pleasing VHC in large Stakes Group.
Manchester Championship Show
20th Jan 2024
Judge: Mr Richard Allen (Penparc)
Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Morley's Miss Zeva
Heywood and Radcliffe CS Open Show
28th Jan 2024
Judge: Mr Tony Allcock MBE (Sleepyhollow)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG4, Morley's Miss Zeva
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG1, Morley's Miss Zeva
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Morley's Miss Zeva
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
4th Feb 2024
Judge: Lesley Armstrong-Rodgers (Atron/Scottsway)
It was a great honour to be invited to judge The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show and therefore my thanks go to the Committee for the opportunity. I thoroughly enjoyed my day at this friendly well run show. It was advantageous in having such a good sized ring in which to watch the dogs move. Borders need room to get into their stride and show their effortless movement and profile when viewed in side gait.
A special thank you also to Richard and Sharon, my two stewards for keeping things running smoothly. It is always a great help for any judge to be blessed with competent stewards. Finally a big thank you to all the Exhibitors for bringing their dogs under me for my opinion and for accepting my decisions with good grace. As always coats were at differing stages, often reflected in the placings, but coats do come and go, construction does not !. Overall I found temperaments excellent, as well it should be, which bodes well for the breed.
Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Morley's Miss Zeva
West Midlands Terrier Society Open Show
17th Feb 2024
Judge: Mr Matt Smith (Alncroft)
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Morley's Miss Zeva
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Morley's Miss Zeva
St Helens & DCS Open Show
18th Feb 2024
Judge: Mr John Scanlan (Pantycelyn)
Reserve Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG4, Morley's Miss Zeva
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Morley's Miss Zeva
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Morley's Miss Zeva
The Southern Border Terrier Club Open Show
3rd Mar 2024
Judge: Miss Nicola Foster (Thozow)
It was a great honour to be invited to Judge a Border Terrier Club Open show so I would like to thank the Southern Club for this opportunity. It was a day I had been looking forward too, so I would also like to thank the exhibitors for their entries, allowing me to access their dogs and for accepting my decisions. I was most grateful to my stewards Sian McKay & Marina Fleming who kept the ring running efficiently, and also live streamed the challenges and BIS.
Junior - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Morley's Miss Zeva
Yearling - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Morley's Miss Zeva
Placing Critique
Repeat entry ( see Junior bitch) This grizzle and tan has a thick movable pelt and excellent jacket. Correct otter like head with dark eye set well. She is narrow throughout, spannable with a good depth of rib carried well back. Strong muscular loin racy hindquarters and hocks well let down. Moved well although a little close behind.
Oswestry & District Kennel Association Open Show
17th Mar 2024
Judge: Mr Kevin Yeates (Bluebabel)
I’d like to thank the committee for appointing me for this show. With 16 dogs entered and 2 absent I was very pleased with my above average entry for this show. All the dogs had good dentition, and coats generally good
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Morley's Miss Zeva
West of England Ladies Kennel Society
26th Apr 2024
Judge: Mandy Holmes (Bimandi)
Novice - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Morley's Miss Zeva
