Show Placings
Leeds Championship Show
25th Jul 2021
Judge: Mr Neil Straw (Shaolin)
Thank you to the Officer’s and Committee for their invitation to judge at their show and congratulate Liz Stannard and her hard working team for putting on the well organised show. Thank you to the exhibitors for a lovely entry and your support on the day with only 10 being absent. Temperaments throughout were excellent as you would expect, front movement is still an issue but I felt that some bitches were a tab up on size. All were well presented.
Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Picer Abraham Darby
Placing Critique
b/t, well balanced head, good muzzle & bite, straight forelegs, deep chest, ribs carried well back, level topline, good coat texture, sound rear, not as free on the move as 1,
The Yorkshire, Lancashire and Cheshire Border Terrier Club Championship Show
26th Sep 2021
Judge: Mrs D Bullen (Fevstone)
I would like to thank the officers and committee for the hard work and smooth running of the show. I would also like to thank my two stewards for doing an excellent job. The exhibitors seemed to enjoy the show judging by the popularity of my top honours. Unlike one particular exhibitor who needed his teddy putting back in his cot judging by his unsporting behaviour. 4 were found to be unspannable with a couple of bad mouths, also some were far to thin, which is unacceptable and one or two could have smelled a little sweeter. It's all well and good getting dressed up, you are letting your dogs down if they pong.
Yearling - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Picer Abraham Darby
Placing Critique
A racy blue and tan with a strong otter head. Spannable, good turn of stifle moved and showed well.
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
7th Nov 2021
Judge: Frances Chapman-King (Inzievar)
It was a pleasure to spend a day with the Borders. Thank you to the committee for inviting me, and to the exhibitors for bringing their dogs. By way of general comment I found fronts and front movement to be an issue; and size variable with some too big or heavy – making it difficult to span. There was quality too and some promising youngsters.
Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Picer Abraham Darby
Placing Critique
Up to size B/T. Balanced head, eye a touch light. Straight front & good layback, level topline & good quarters. Well set on. A touch too much spring of ribs. Moved sound all ways
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.
Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Picer Abraham Darby
Placing Critique
Heavier type than the winner but with pleasing overall proportions. Strong head, good skull, kind dark eye and inquisitive expression. Good front, adequate reach of neck. Good body length to loin and depth of chest. Shown in good harsh coat. Stylish mover.
Pollard CS Open Show
15th May 2022
Judge: David Lee (Socksdown)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Picer Abraham Darby
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Picer Abraham Darby
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
28th Jan 2023
Judge: Dr. Margaret Armstrong (Ploughdown)
I’d like to thank Yorks, Lancs and Cheshire Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge their January Open Show. It was a privilege. I was given a really warm welcome and the hospitality was second to none. The venue was bright and airy and provided for a large ring with plenty of room for exhibitors. I was very ably assisted on the day by my two stewards, Margaret Davis and Sian McKay, who organised the ring with cheerful good humour and efficiency. It was also super to be present for the presentation by the Club to Pat and Brian Baxter, who always add a convivial and kindly presence to any gathering. Lastly I’d like to thank the exhibitors for coming out in numbers in chilly January and who accepted my placings with such good grace.
Post Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Picer Abraham Darby
Placing Critique
Blue/tan dog showing balance in strength. Very pleasing head with broad, flat skull, shallow stop, short muzzle, scissor bite and dark eye. Very well off for bone and stood on well made tight feet. Showed length of rib and strong loin. Front and rear angulation correct and he moved out well fore and aft. Short carrot tail held well. Very harsh double coat.
National Terrier Club
1st Apr 2023
Judge: Miss Sarah Dandy (Dandale)
There was a good depth of quality overall across both sexes which proved for good competition and some very close decisions especially in the larger classes. Thank you to all those who accepted my decisions so sportingly. Temperaments were excellent especially the youngsters with the added challenge of the tannoy right overhead. There were some very promising youngsters which is always pleasing and positive to see, and I was delighted with my winning line up in both sexes, with top honours closely contested. I was disappointed that some exhibits who looked so good standing fell apart on the move, there were quite a few upright shoulders and I felt that efficient ground covering movement so essential for the breeds ability to follow a horse was somewhat lacking. It is encouraging to see quite a few younger handlers taking an interest in our breed today, so positive for the future. Thank you to both my excellent stewards who most competently kept the ring moving all day.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Picer Abraham Darby
