Show Placings
Manchester Championship Show
15th Jan 2015
Judge: Miss Anita Harrison (Iacheslei)
This was my first Championship Show appointment and I would like to thank the Society for the invitation and generous hospitality. Thanks also to my stewards Brian Attwood and Anne Speake who did a sterling job keeping the good sized, well appointed ring running smoothly throughout the day. Thanks also to the exhibitors for allowing me to go over some very high quality dogs. Generally the standard was good with the majority of exhibits showing and moving well. I was concerned by the number of short rounded ribs I found, especially in the bitch classes. There were several noses lacking pigment, some very long thin tails, and I found a few broken or out of line teeth. Coats were at various stages and some otherwise good dogs had to be penalised for lack of coat in the stronger classes. Whereas others with little coat made it into the line up on overall quality. I was very pleased with my main winners, and thank the exhibitors for accepting my decisions in a sporting manner.
Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Keebank Charlie's Cracker
The Northern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
18th Jul 2015
Judge: Mrs Hilary Gilpin (Otterbobs)
Thank you to the officers, committee and members for voting for me to judge their Championship show 2015.
My stewards were just perfect, even the couple of birds flying around enjoyed the day.
As you know it's all too easy to judge from the ringside but when you are in the ring judging dogs of varying sizes, heads, coats etc, I felt I did the best I could with the exhibits shown.
All dogs were entire, mouths were correct and teeth were of good size and clean apart from one level bite which is acceptable.
Movement needs to be improved front and rear, muscle tone was lacking in quite a few, presentation on some was dreadful, two dogs needed feeding up, but the main winners were of good standing.
Junior - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Keebank Charlie's Cracker
The Scottish Border Terrier Club Championship Show
14th Nov 2015
Judge: Miss T James (Blackmine)
I was honoured to be invited to judge at the Scottish Border Terrier Club and I thoroughly enjoyed my day. It was concerning that there were a large proportion of exhibits with poor front movement. The other area which I thought needed attention was heads – many lacked strength in foreface. On the positive side all the dogs had good temperaments, were clean and trimmed up to a good standard. Coats were all at various stages (as usual) but I found very few single coated exhibits. It was also pleasing to see so many neat cat-like feet. I felt that the quality of the bitches out-weighed that of the dogs.
Yearling - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Keebank Charlie's Cracker
Tonge & District Canine Society
17th Jul 2016
Judge: Mike Spencer (Bannonbrig)
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Keebank Charlie's Cracker
The Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Championship Show
24th Sep 2016
Judge: Mrs Jena Tuck (Nettleby)
I would like to thank the Committee of the Yorkshire, Lancashire and Cheshire Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge this very enjoyable and well run show. It was an honour and pleasure. In the ring I was very ably assisted by my two capable stewards Ian and Bridget, who I would like to thank. The hospitality of the Club was second to none I had a truly wonderful day. Thanks must go to the exhibitors, who allowed me to go over their dogs. The depth of quality was remarkable and some very good exhibits had to go cardless I was delighted by my main winners, thank you again for giving me the pleasure of judging them. I chose the dog as BIS because he had that extra attitude and showmanship.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Keebank Charlie's Cracker
The Border Terrier Club Open Show
15th Oct 2016
Judge: Mr. Graham Richardson (Staynorwood)
I would like to thank The Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge their Open Show . The club and officers were very welcoming and I thoroughly enjoyed my day . I would like to thank my very helpful stewards Liz Barratt and Janice Johnson who kept things flowing through the day . I was pleased with my entry with some quality dogs to handle. It was also good to see some promising pups coming through . I was very pleased with my winners on the day
Novice - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Keebank Charlie's Cracker
Placing Critique
Feminine expression ,straight in front ,spannable , would have preferred more rear angulation, moved ok
Liverpool Terrier Club Open Show
16th Oct 2016
Judge: Lee Reynolds
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Keebank Charlie's Cracker
Blackpool Championship Dog Show
23rd Jun 2017
Judge: Mr D Mitchell (Paleside)
I would like to thank Blackpool for inviting me to give my first CC’s, and to the exhibitors for a lovely entry of super dogs which were a pleasure to go over. My two stewards for doing a sterling job. It was such a shame the weather turned on Friday morning, the heavens opened and it blew a gale. But you turned out non the less. Overall I was pleased with the movement back and front. Dogs were in good fit condition, some would benefit from ringcraft for both dog and owner. From what I saw today things are good for the future of our breed.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Keebank Charlie's Cracker
Driffield Championship Show
30th Sep 2017
Judge: Mrs Janet Lee (Tythrop)
Apologies to my exhibitors , my technology has failed to send this when first done.
Trying conditions for the society due to heavy rain meant that parking was a long way from the rings unlike the behind the tent easy access we are used to. The ground underfoot was very trying, but thankfully our ring was only churned up in a couple of places. Once again I thoroughly enjoyed my day and appreciated the tenacity of the exhibitors for coming and their sporting acceptance of my decisions. Only one o two fine showers marred the day.
A diversity of size and construction came forward, and I was struck by how many took a rather short stride going round the ring. Some paid the price on the day for lack of coat, but mainly for being big in rib and heavy when picked up.
I was very pleased with my line ups and thought them a good representation of what I consider "essentially working terriers" being lithe in body with narrowness, free moving soundness and good type to fulfil the criterion of the standard.
Limit - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Keebank Charlie's Cracker
Placing Critique
Typical and sound this grizzle bitch is also light framed and easy to span. Narrow front, good legs and feet with feminine head and eye.
Maghull And Merseyside Canine Society Open Show
3rd Dec 2017
Judge: Mr P Renshaw (Westbank)
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Keebank Charlie's Cracker
Lancashire Sporting Terrier Open Show
3rd Dec 2017
Judge: Janet E Rougiver (Turflindie)
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Keebank Charlie's Cracker
The Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
4th Feb 2018
Judge: Mr. J. Todd (Roxess)
I would like to thank the club for the invitation to judge and the hospitality I received. Thanks also to my steward Mr Ian Hopper for his great assistance. Finally thank you to the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to go over their dogs. I really enjoyed my day.
I was impressed with the quality of the majority of dogs present and although some were top size all placed dogs were easily spanned and had correct bite.. I felt overall movement was good, coats were variable some full and some lacking however in the run up to Crufts this is to be expected. The majority had good pelts which was pleasing. Mouths were generally good most with large teeth but I was disappointed to see many with dirty teeth.
Limit - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Keebank Charlie's Cracker
St Helens and District Canine Society Open Show
17th Feb 2018
Judge: Josh Henderson (Tuwos)
Many thanks to the society for the invitation, my steward for keeping things moving but most of all the exhibitors for their entries and exhibits.
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Keebank Charlie's Cracker
Placing Critique
4 yr old female,similar attributes to one but not in as hard condition. I prefer this females head and eye but lacked in strength of topline and shoulder lay. Moved true.
Bootle, Crosby & South Liverpool Canine Society
24th Mar 2018
Judge: Mr Darren Clarke (Peluche)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Keebank Charlie's Cracker
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Keebank Charlie's Cracker
Great Harwood Agricultural Show
30th May 2018
Judge: Mrs Janet Forshaw
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Keebank Charlie's Cracker
The Northern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
15th Jul 2018
Judge: Professor S P Dean (Tyrian)
Thoroughly enjoyed my day with the NBTC. My thanks to the Committee for the appointment and the exhibitors for their entry of Borders. I was well looked after all day and I would like to express my gratitude to my Stewards who did an excellent job by keeping focused on their task throughout the day. I was extremely pleased with the overall quality of the dogs across both sexes. For those who left without prize cards do not be too disappointed, I saw only one undershot jaw and no dog was out of place in the show ring. My top winners were all outstanding dogs and there were several others who deserve that label who were placed but did not reach the final accounting. Overall heads are very good but let’s be careful not to breed for too much strength in skull. Ensure we balance what we have with equal strength in muzzle and under-jaw and please lots more beautiful large white teeth. Most dogs had the correct outline, with many good top-lines and neat tails. Coats and pelts were generally very good and do not be afraid to show a Border in that rich, thick ,harsh, double coat they are well known for. Generally conformation was correct, with shoulders and stifles showing acceptable angulation. The straight stifle is quite rare, but equally let’s not over do the angulation of the hind limb as that produces weakness. Short hocks go best with correct stifles. Dogs with a length of leg, drive from hindquarters, tight feet and good ribbing did well today provided they had the typical Border Terrier characteristics we all look for. A few dogs are getting a little long in body for a variety of reasons. Some have their shoulder set forwards on the chest, some lack the well ribbed-back conformation and so appear to have long couplings and some have shorter legs than they ideally need. Much of this was marginal today but they are all points to remember as the breed moves forward. I was pleased with the CC line ups and excited by the quality in some of the youngsters coming through. It would have been nice to reward some of these emerging future champions with higher honours but the quality at the top was too much for relatively immature dogs.
Limit - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Keebank Charlie's Cracker
Placing Critique
Feminine type, Typical head and expression. Well made shoulders and hindquarters, correct topline, coat harsh with plenty of pelt. Preferred strength of muzzle and fitness of 1.
Cartmel Agricultural Society Open Show
1st Aug 2018
Judge: Mrs Carol Dunford
Open /
Reserve
Name at show: Keebank Charlie's Cracker
Carlisle & DCS Open Show
11th Aug 2018
Judge: Mr Ken Fraser (Ycart)
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Keebank Charlie's Cracker
Westmorland County Agricultural Society Open Show
13th Sep 2018
Judge: Mrs Lesley Roberts (Mindlen)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Keebank Charlie's Cracker
Placing Critique
Full sister to 1 nicely headed bitch with neat ear and good expression spans ok in good coat moved out well
Terrier Club of Scotland Open Show
14th Oct 2018
Judge: Mr David Robbins (Chenting)
Open - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Keebank Charlie's Cracker
The Border Terrier Club Open Show
20th Oct 2018
Judge: Mr Kevin Green (Terabyte)
I would like to thank the club officers & committee for inviting me to judge their show. I would also like to thank the stewards Anna & Judith for doing an excellent job and for keeping the show flowing so well. I was very pleased with the entry and thank you to all the exhibitors for such a lovely entry. I had such lovely dogs & bitches to go over on the day, they had good coats and pelts overall, I was a little disappointed on movement. All dogs were entire.
Once again I would like to thank the Club for a well-run show and such enjoyable day.
Limit - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Keebank Charlie's Cracker
Clitheroe & District KA Open Show
21st Oct 2018
Judge: David Bell (Balintyne)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Keebank Charlie's Cracker
Placing Critique
Not so free on move as winner, losing topline. Shade long in loin.
The Scottish Border Terrier Club Championship Show
10th Nov 2018
Judge: Mrs Charlotte Archibald (Tweedburn)
My sincere thanks to the Scottish Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge their Championship show, one of my favourites. Also my thanks to the exhibitors for allowing me the privilege to judge their dogs.
My main concern is size and weight, it really does matter, there were a number of exhibits that were too heavy/big, and at the other end of the spectrum, not enough muscle/bone/condition, which is essential for a working dog. However, I was very happy with the main winners, and both line ups.
Mid Limit - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Keebank Charlie's Cracker
Penrith & District Open Show
9th Dec 2018
Judge: Mr M Oxley
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Keebank Charlie's Cracker
Lancaster & DCS Open Show
10th Feb 2019
Judge: David C Todd (Chataway)
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Keebank Charlie's Cracker
