Show Placings
Gloucester & DCS Open Show
25th Feb 2023
Judge: Gillian Knight (Talanors)
Junior /
Reserve
Name at show: Roxambor Sun Dance Kid
Cheltenham & District CS Open Show
26th Feb 2023
Judge: Sue Bird (Joybirna)
I had an enjoyable day judging here with some lovely quality dogs. I'd like to Thank my two tab stewards who did a great job all day. Thank you for accepting me as your stand in judge for Borders today.
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Roxambor Sun Dance Kid
Best Puppy
Name at show: Roxambor Sun Dance Kid
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Sun Dance Kid
Placing Critique
just 6 month old male, moderate width of skull, nice small V shaped ears lying close to head, good width to muzzle. Neck firm & fitting well into shoulders, chest just needs to fill out a bit but right for age, body of good length with nice rear angulation, coat harsh. Moved out poMively BP & RBOB
The Southern Border Terrier Open Show
5th Mar 2023
Judge: Mr Matt Smith (Alncroft)
Many thanks to the club for the invitation to judge at their show and for their hospitality. Thank you to my stewards, and the exhibitors for entering under me. I thoroughly enjoyed my day and was pleased with the quality present. Many of the classes were close decisions and coats played a big part in final standings. Whilst I didn’t find any dogs that I couldn’t span, having spent a lifetime around working terriers some of the bitches in particular were on the larger end of the scale for preference.
Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Sun Dance Kid
Placing Critique
Another fairly mature pup although not as quite up together on the move as 1, but certainly wasn’t a poor mover. Strong head, excellent pelt and in good coat. Of good size and comfortably spanned.
Chippenham & DCS Premier Open Show
2nd Apr 2023
Judge: Debbie Willett (Debeaux)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Roxambor Sun Dance Kid
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG4, Roxambor Sun Dance Kid
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Sun Dance Kid
Pontypool & DCS Open Show
23rd Apr 2023
Judge: Janice Janes (Coedybrain)
Graduate /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Roxambor Sun Dance Kid
Malborough & DCS Open Show
1st May 2023
Judge: Sarah Pateman (Lessien)
Puppy /
Third Place
Name at show: Roxambor Sun Dance Kid
Coventry & District Kennel Society Open Show
21st May 2023
Judge: Mark Atkinson (Raedwulf)
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Sun Dance Kid
Bath Canine Society
29th May 2023
Judge: Mrs Anne Gregory (Remony)
My thanks to the officers and committee of Bath Canine Society for inviting me to judge today. A big thank you to my two very efficient stewards, Mark and Joyce, who kept the ring running smoothly and efficiently. Thank you also to the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to go over their dogs, it is always a privilege to do so. I was disappointed not to have been able to stay and watch the groups but circumstances outwith my control prevented me from doing so.
While there were plenty of good ‘otter’ heads in evidence, I found some heads lacking in muzzle strength and some with stops that were too deep, neither of which is desirable. Some exhibits were too heavy in frame and consequently didn’t come to hand easily. Some dogs had weak pasterns and feet that could have been tighter. Coats were at varying stages, with some in their underclothes, some just going over the top, and in some cases, this was a deciding factor. Overall, movement was good with correct tracking, plenty of drive off well angulated hindquarters and good length of stride. Some dogs could have benefited from more ring training and, at times, baiting on the table was excessive. A dog scrambling to get to bait makes it more difficult to assess. On a positive note, I did have some quality dogs to go over and was well pleased with my winners and final line-up. I was also pleased to see my Best Veteran win the Terrier Veteran Group, my Best Puppy shortlisted in the Terrier Puppy Group and my Best Special Beginners, Special Beginners Terrier Group 4
Puppy - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Roxambor Sun Dance Kid
Reading & District KA Open Show
31st May 2023
Judge: Mr Richard Bott (Quensha / Allenie)
Puppy /
Reserve
Name at show: Roxambor Sun Dance Kid
Southern Counties Canine Association
2nd Jun 2023
Judge: Miss Felicity Freer (Felfree)
Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Sun Dance Kid
Placing Critique
Coat just coming in. Full of enthusiasm, moved well in front, thick pads.
Novice - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Roxambor Sun Dance Kid
The Southern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
10th Jun 2023
Judge: Miss Julie Price (Oxcroft)
Thank you to all at the Southern Border Terrier Club for the invitation to judge your championship show this year, it was a great honour and privilege. The weather was hot and the venue was good to gain some shade for the dogs and myself! I had two very capable stewards who kept things running smoothy throughout the day, so thank to Kathleen Haugh and Sophie Liggat for their support. I really enjoyed my day and was more than happy with my winners. Thank you again for your hospitality.
I was looking for type, gameness, soundness and dogs that were fit to do a day’s work whilst not losing any attributes of the breed standard. Some exhibits were rather well muscled around the shoulders which made it difficult to feel the lay of the shoulders and this would also restrict their ability to go to ground. As a breed I think we are losing the otter heads and keen expressions which distinguishes the Border Terrier from other terrier breeds. A lady contacted me a week after the show and explained that she had attended the show during some of the bitch classes as she was looking to purchase a puppy having recently lost two of her old Borders. She explained she was now thinking of buying another breed as the dogs in the show ring did not look like the Borders she had had previously. She felt that they did not have the characteristic otter heads, and sadly I had to agree with her.
Overall, most dogs were fit for purpose and I am sure you all took the best dog home with you. In the current financial climate, all your entries were valuable to the club and it was a pleasure and an honour to go over your dogs.
Puppy - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Roxambor Sun Dance Kid
Novice - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Roxambor Sun Dance Kid
Chepstow & DCS Open Show
17th Jun 2023
Judge: Gael Morrison
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Roxambor Sun Dance Kid
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG4, Roxambor Sun Dance Kid
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Sun Dance Kid
Windsor Championship Dog Show
29th Jun 2023
Judge: Professor S P Dean (Tyrian)
My thanks to Windsor Dog Show for the judging appointment. Delayed by Covid, it is a sensible moment to retire from judging at Championship level, especially as the day was very enjoyable and a fine memory to end with. It was in fact a superb entry of high quality border terriers and my thanks to all the exhibitors, especially those who travelled long distances.
It was a delight when my BOB, Ch Otterbobs Tolsen, won the terrier group and an additional pleasure when my Best Veteran, Ch Cynetkoy Pillow Talk, placed third in the Veteran Group. Overall the borders proved to be sound and it was particularly enjoyable to find several dogs with large, strong teeth. Many were in a fit condition with firm muscle and active drive on the move. The majority had good shoulders coupled with hind quarters that looked capable of a day’s work. This correct construction translated into to good movement. The Border Terrier should remain a workmanlike terrier and future breeders need to keep that in mind.
The top decisions were decided by some of these less obvious merits and indeed my personal preferences but, in the end, I was pleased to see an entry of border terriers with so much quality. This bodes well for the future and has left me with memories of a most enjoyable day.
Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Sun Dance Kid
Placing Critique
10 mo. V Strong muzzle and skull. Large teeth. Coat and pelt OK. Preferred the overall outline and ribbing of the winner. Handful to show
Salisbury & South Wilts CS Open Show
27th Aug 2023
Judge: Richard Gunn (Katanga)
Special Yearling /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Sun Dance Kid
Coventry Ladies’ Kennel Society Open Show
1st Jan 2024
Judge: David Bell (Balintyne)
Junior /
Reserve
Name at show: Roxambor Sun Dance Kid
The Southern Border Terrier Club Open Show
3rd Mar 2024
Judge: Miss Nicola Foster (Thozow)
It was a great honour to be invited to Judge a Border Terrier Club Open show so I would like to thank the Southern Club for this opportunity. It was a day I had been looking forward too, so I would also like to thank the exhibitors for their entries, allowing me to access their dogs and for accepting my decisions. I was most grateful to my stewards Sian McKay & Marina Fleming who kept the ring running efficiently, and also live streamed the challenges and BIS.
Novice - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Sun Dance Kid
Placing Critique
Head well proportioned, ears set a little too wide. He has a good length of neck, is spannable, and has muscular hindquarters with hocks low set. Moved ok.
