Show Placings
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
20th Oct 2024
Judge: Mr Ken Fraser (Ycart)
I would like to thank the committee and the members of the club for allowing me to judge this show, special thanks to the committee for the appreciation gifts. The exhibitors who accepted the results sportingly and finally thanks must also go to the Stewards who made the show run with ease.
Movement unfortunately seems to be lacking in some exhibits namely fronts with a lack of reach due to short upper arms, as too are some rear movements with a lack of drive. This is a very important part of the breed not just to cover the ground efficiently but for the overall construction of the dog to perform its task as a working terrier. coats as always are in various stages which as long as there is evidence of a jacket with texture coming through should not be penalised. temperaments were on the whole good with no signs of aggression, another issue which seems to be creeping into the breed, this too is totally unacceptable for a working terrier and must be discouraged.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Avonaco Ennedale Lad
Coventry and DCS Open Show
3rd Nov 2024
Judge: Mandy Davies (Wystry)
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Avonaco Ennedale Lad
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Open Show
16th Nov 2024
Judge: Sarah Pateman (Lessien)
I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge their open show. Also, all the exhibitors for such an amazing entry and for allowing me to go over their lovely Border Terriers. It was a great day with a quality entry and a good atmosphere. I was aware people had travelled and some afar and I was given the opportunity not to take a break for lunch to allow those that were driving to possibly not have to drive in the dark, so I think it worked out well in the end. Lots of dogs out of coat but I was aware Crufts is coming up so the timing is crucial for coats to be ready for the big day.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Avonaco Ennedale Lad
Novice - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Avonaco Ennedale Lad
Special Beginners - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Avonaco Ennedale Lad
West Midland Terrier Society Premier Open Show
30th Nov 2024
Judge: Amelie Smith (Alncroft)
Thank you very much to the WMTS society for inviting me to judge at their show once again. It was a pleasure officiating at such a well run show, organised by true terrier enthusiasts. I was very pleased with my entries for both Border and Jack Russell Terriers. I was very pleased with my principle winners. I would also like to extend my appreciation to the exhibitors for their entries.
Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Avonaco Ennedale Lad
Placing Critique
Lots of maturing to do but shows promise. Well proportioned head. Good length of neck, well boned. Good topline. Well let down hocks. Easily spanned, moved well.
Manchester Championship Show
19th Jan 2025
Judge: Mr Paul Wilkinson
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Avonaco Ennedale Lad
