Show Placings
Scarborough & DCS Open Show
13th Jul 2024
Judge: Mr Tony Allcock OBE (Sleepyhollow)
Special Yearling /
Second Place
Name at show: Furiation Ranch Cowboy Theobroma
Placing Critique
7 months. Giving a lot away in maturity to 1. Liked his head which was balanced and gave typical expression. Spanned OK. Good for pelt. Going through a rangy stage and will come together with maturity. Moved well
Northern Counties Sporting Terrier Association Open Show
19th Oct 2025
Judge: Glenn Birrell
I would like to thank the Officers and Committee of the Northern Counties Sporting Terrier Association and The Northern Border Terrier Club for choosing me for this appointment, a breed club supported show. Also thank you to all the exhibitors for giving me an amazing entry of 36 dogs to go over.
There were some very good exhibits for me to judge, and there were many hard decisions to be for the placements in some classes. Mouths were good in all exhibits and there were no noticeable kinks in tails. All were span-able some were up in size but would be able to do the job they were built for.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Furiation Ranch Cowboy Theobroma
Bridlington & DCS Open Show
30th Nov 2025
Judge: Mrs Val Mann (Lynsett)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Furiation Ranch Cowboy Theobroma
Placing Critique
Made in a bigger mould he has a masculine head with strength of muzzle well shaped eyes & well set ears. Balanced angulation all through with a level topline & well set and carried tail. Thick loose pelt & good coat texture. Straight limbs & tight feet. Moved OK
The Border Terrier Club Open Show
21st Feb 2026
Judge: Mrs Laura Jordan-Smith (Jordith)
Firstly, my sincere thanks to the Border Terrier Club for the invitation to judge at this prestigious show. I am also grateful to my stewards, Sue and Kat, for keeping the ring running efficiently, and to my husband, La, for his support throughout the day.
The majority of exhibitors accepted my decisions in a sporting manner, which is always appreciated. However, a small minority saw fit to make unsportsmanlike remarks whilst still in the ring. If one is unwilling to accept a judge’s opinion, then entering under them is perhaps ill-advised. There is no place for such behaviour either in or around the ring.
On examination, tails were correct and all males were entire. I was disappointed to encounter several suspect mouths, particularly among younger exhibits. Whilst a level bite was not penalised, it does raise concern that such mouths may deteriorate with age. Greater attention to dentition is required overall, with a number showing tartar build-up and, in some cases, signs of gingivitis.
Condition was variable. Encouragingly, few exhibits were overweight; however several were too light and lacking in condition. This often results in poor muscle tone and thin pelts. While there is understandable awareness regarding increasing size within the breed, a dog must be fit, well-muscled, and in proper body condition to perform its intended function. There is little value in a lighter dog if it lacks the strength, stamina, and resilience to carry out a full day’s work.
Maiden - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Furiation Ranch Cowboy Theobroma
Placing Critique
2-year-old grizzle with correct double coat and thick pelt. Balanced head with dark eye. Soundly made, with nice angulation, and moved well. Slightly too much of him overall, being just spannable.
Northern Counties Sporting Terrier Association Open Show
15th Mar 2026
Judge: Jo Hughes (Arunmere)
Firstly, I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge Border Terriers. I was very pleased with the entry and would like to thank the exhibitors for bringing their dogs, as well as my stewards, who kept everything running smoothly.
Overall, the dogs were presented in good condition. Coats were generally very good, with some approaching the end of their best. Movement was varied, and puppies in the early classes were understandably distracted by activity in the neighbouring ring. All dogs were entire, with no kinks; however, two exhibits were found to have misaligned teeth.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Furiation Ranch Cowboy Theobroma
The Northern Border Terrier Club Open Show
11th Apr 2026
Judge: Ms Irene Glen (Wilholme/Bessalone)
Maiden - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Furiation Ranch Cowboy Theobroma
Placing Critique
He is well developed throughout and has a good balanced head and a dark eye of good shape. Strong neck, shoulders are well laid and he has good bone throughout with a firm body but is not overdone in anyway. Well muscled quarters and moves on a positive stride.
