Show Placings
The Scottish Border Terrier Club Open Show
2nd Jun 2024
Judge: Dr Margaret Armstrong (Ploughdown)
Thank you to the officers and committee of the Scottish Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge their June 2024 Breed Club Open Show. The day was marked by very good weather conditions: a mixture of sunny spells, brisk breezes and cloud. Just right for the dogs. The dreaded rain kept at bay so the Gods smiled down on us. What a super venue to hold a show. There was a large indoor hall if needed. However, given the clement conditions, we were outside for judging on a large paved area surrounded by raised grass banks that afforded for spectators a good view of events. The welcome from officers and exhibitors alike was warm and hospitable and I’d like to thank exhibitors for the super entry I had and for their good grace in accepting their placings. There was a great sense of collegiality among members and good humour was in plentiful supply. The catering was second to none; the poached salmon salad at lunch was super. And I was sent on my way with enough food to see me back over the sea to Northern Ireland. Finally I’d like to thank my two stewards on the day: Kath Lothian and Pete Appleby. They were welcoming and fulfilled their duties with quiet good humour.
Best Puppy - Bitch
Name at show: Chorbeck Blue Velvet
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Chorbeck Blue Velvet
Placing Critique
Promising 6 month old blue and tan bitch who is already showing colour in her harsh coat. Pliable pelt. Lovely narrow lines throughout. Straight front legs with strength in pasterns and neat feet. Nicely laid shoulder, deep in body with a topline that flowed well from her head, through a level topline, to the tip of her well set on tail. Fairly long in body and with a good bend of stifle. Feminine head with keen dark eye and nice head proportions. Easily spanned. Showed really well and moved out with drive. Best Bitch Puppy.
The Royal Cheshire County Premier Open Show
19th Jun 2024
Judge: Mrs Laura Jordan-Smith (Jordith)
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Chorbeck Blue Velvet
Blackpool & District Canine Society
23rd Jun 2024
Judge: Mrs Beverley Barber (Alcumlow)
Thank you to all of you who entered your dogs for me to judge. I really enjoyed my day and having the privilege of judging your dogs. The weather was kind and our ring was good. I had excellent stewards and I thank them for their hard work.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Chorbeck Blue Velvet
Class Critique
Some lovely puppies in these puppy classes who will change places many times I’m sure.
Goosnargh and Longridge Agricultural Society Open Show
6th Jul 2024
Judge: George Tullis
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Chorbeck Blue Velvet
The Northern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
13th Jul 2024
Judge: Mr. Mark Ord (Marnadee)
Having attended & a long association with this breed club I was very honoured when I received the invitation to judge this show. It is pleasing that the club has such a wealth of supporters who do such sterling work and put on shows that make you want to return to. Walking into this venue today brought back many memories of the past and I am sure the pioneers of the club would be thrilled to see how it has prospered from humble beginnings. The Border Terrier continues to hold its own compared to many of today’s terrier breeds both as a companion and show dog. Breed standards were compiled by looking at the dogs of the time and their working capabilities fitting this purpose, this should still be adhered to now despite hunting no longer being allowed. This being said dogs should be presented for the show ring to the best of an owner’s capabilities, in hard muscular condition and coat presented clean and fit for the purpose of working in rough terrain.
I today found mouths to be good in the majority and I like to see large dentition along with a correct scissor bite. Several had eyes that needed attention in the way of cleaning before coming into the show ring. We still are seeing the incorrect flipping front action due to short upper arms and if not addressed this will become the norm. After my last appointment, I was pleased to only see a small minority where scissoring had been used on the coats which should not be the case. I did find today several coats that I would class as broken rather than the desirable tight harsh top weatherproof coat with undercoat for warmth. On a positive note, the bitches were easy to span and only a minority of males could not be. Pelts were pretty good being both thick & loose.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Chorbeck Blue Velvet
Maiden - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Chorbeck Blue Velvet
Placing Critique
bl/t who is a promising youngster just needing to settle more on the move which in this class she did, has a feminine outlook & is good in profile balance, well shaped in her head with strong jaw & good firm dentition, dark keen eyes, nice thick pelt & in good double coat. Slow maturer with a good future.
Darlington Championship Show
13th Sep 2024
Judge: Mrs L Roberts
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Chorbeck Blue Velvet
The Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Championship Show
28th Sep 2024
Judge: Mrs Anne Heathcote (Saxheath)
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Chorbeck Blue Velvet
Novice - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Chorbeck Blue Velvet
