Show Placings
The Border Terrier Club Open Show
17th Oct 2015
Judge: Mrs. Joyce Martin (Merumhor)
I would like to thank the Border terrier Club for the invitation to judge at the Open Show at Low Hesket. It was an honour and privilege to be offered this appointment. I was delighted with the super entry of 96 dogs making a total entry of 132 and appreciate the turnout of so many fine dogs on the day and the sporting way my decisions were taken. Thank you to my ring stewards Ken McKenzie and Dave Hodgson for keeping everything running smoothly for me. Also thank you to the committee for their hospitality and to Jane Shaw for providing a lovely lunch which I enjoyed very much.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Royday Noggin The Nog At Bonosue
Maiden - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Royday Noggin The Nog At Bonosue
Placing Critique
Different type to my winner. G/t with a super head , broad skull and short strong muzzle. Much heavier in build, not as narrow in front with good harsh coat and pelt. Moved okay.
Wigan & DCS Open Show
1st Nov 2015
Judge: Mr Robert F Taylor (Foxthorn)
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Royday Noggin The Nog At Bonosue
Hyde and District Canine Association
15th Nov 2015
Judge: Mr John Thomas (Blaisdon)
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Royday Noggin The Nog At Bonosue
Stockport Canine Society Open Show
29th Nov 2015
Judge: Mr G Scobell (Samoravich)
Best Puppy
Name at show: Royday Noggin The Nog At Bonosue
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Royday Noggin The Nog At Bonosue
Ladies Kennel Association
13th Dec 2015
Judge: Mrs Melanie Lewis (Tonromel)
Thank you to the Officers and Committee of LKA for the invitation to officiate and to my two excellent Stewards, Barry McCartney and Sue Jones, for their invaluable assistance throughout judging. Thank you to the exhibitors for a super entry of 176 exhibits making 192 entries, the largest entry in the Terrier Group, and also for the sporting manner in which my decisions were accepted.
Numerically the bitch entry was double the size of the dog entry, but on the whole the standard in both sexes was pleasing with some very strong contenders for top honours. Coats varied from being completely stripped out with only soft undercoat to those that were completely blown, however, many were presented in good jackets of the correct texture. Feet on the whole were good, being firmly padded. On a few exhibits the tails appeared to be overly long which on closer examination revealed that it was superfluous hair. If this had been removed it would have improved the overall picture. All males were entire and the temperaments displayed by all the exhibits was very good. I was presented with some very nice puppy entries, many showing a lot of promise, which can only auger well for the future of the breed.
I was very pleased with both my final dog and bitch line ups, with some tough decisions having to be made when it came to awarding the top honours, such was the depth of quality. All of my finalists were in fit condition; moved with purpose; had good muscle tone; pliable pelts and spanned with ease and I believe that, if the opportunity presented, they would be able to undertake the functions asked for in the breed standard. My one plea to exhibitors is to please refrain from pushing treats into the dog's mouth when the dog is being judged on the table as it makes it very difficult for a judge to assess the exhibit. Reward them by all means if you have to, but only do so at the appropriate time.
Puppy - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Royday Noggin The Nog At Bonosue
Cheshire County Show
22nd Jun 2016
Judge: Mr M Vickers (Eskwyre)
Post Graduate /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Royday Noggin The Nog At Bonosue
Blackpool & District Canine Society
24th Jun 2016
Judge: Mrs Trudi Baird
My first CC appointment and a big thank you is due to the officers and committee of Blackpool & district canine society for allowing me the honour to judge at your show.
It was an immensely satisfying day judging a quality entry of Border terriers.
I found size in general to be excellent with only a couple who were too large that I couldn’t span. Mouths were all acceptable, with just a few who had teeth out of line. All Males were entire.
Coats were a problem, not on my main winners I hasten to add, and a good few exhibits were brought out too early in the coat department. Some judges may overlook this very important part of the breed standard but I certainly couldn’t. Upholding the maxim “essentially a working terrier”, a good double weather protective coat is a must!
I was thrilled when I stood back and looked at my DCC & BCC when they came in to challenge for best of breed, I thought they were very similar for type and stamp. A very pleasing and humbling conclusion to judging the dogs and bitches. Best of breed went to the bitch in a very close challenge; simply it was her head and expression that won me over.
Thank you to each and every exhibitor for bringing your dogs under me and accepting my decisions with grace.
Graduate - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Royday Noggin The Nog At Bonosue
Goosnargh and Longridge Agricultural Society Show
9th Jul 2016
Judge: Miss Karen Rimmer {Kylini)
Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Royday Noggin The Nog At Bonosue
Tonge & District Canine Society
17th Jul 2016
Judge: Mike Spencer (Bannonbrig)
Post Graduate /
Reserve
Name at show: Royday Noggin The Nog At Bonosue
Westmorland Canine Association Open Show
14th May 2017
Judge: Miss Katie Hamilton (Cromlechs)
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Royday Noggin The Nog At Bonosue
