Show Placings
Midland Counties Championship Show
26th Oct 2023
Judge: Mr J Gilpin (Otterbobs)
I would like to thank the officers & committee for giving me the opportunity to judge the Border Terrier classes, & also a big thank you to Penny Winger & Gavin Argill my two ring stewards who kept things in order & also made sure we finished on time, and a special mention to my Best of Breed winner for attending the terrier group, and being rewarded with being short listed in the final seven.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Tallview Play The Game at Earthtaw
Torquay & DCS Open Show
4th Nov 2023
Judge: Becky Johnson (Downstream)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Tallview Play The Game at Earthtaw
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG2, Tallview Play The Game at Earthtaw
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Tallview Play The Game at Earthtaw
Minehead & District Canine Society Open Show
5th Nov 2023
Judge: Bethany Cawley (Marlablue)
Puppy /
Reserve
Name at show: Tallview Play The Game at Earthtaw
Bristol & District Dog Club Open Show
3rd Dec 2023
Judge: Mr Stephen Goodwin (Lanola)
Puppy /
Third Place
Name at show: Tallview Play The Game at Earthtaw
Ladies Kennel Association
8th Dec 2023
Judge: Mr Ken Bartlett (Dwilencia)
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Tallview Play The Game at Earthtaw
Placing Critique
Pleasing in head, good reach of neck, forelegs straight and of good bone, spannable in harsh coat, moved and showed well to win the class.
Totnes & District Canine Society Open Show
17th Dec 2023
Judge: Sue Thomson (Ashgate)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Tallview Play The Game at Earthtaw
Taunton & DCA Open Show
6th Jan 2024
Judge: Mr N Merrick (Magicgem)
Yearling /
Third Place
Name at show: Tallview Play The Game at Earthtaw
Wiveliscombe DCS Open Show
14th Jan 2024
Judge: Marion Hodgson (Ddalrus)
Junior /
Reserve
Name at show: Tallview Play The Game at Earthtaw
Manchester Championship Show
20th Jan 2024
Judge: Mr Richard Allen (Penparc)
Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Tallview Play The Game at Earthtaw
Placing Critique
Typy dog, strong head, dark eye, correct size, enough bone, good feet, easily spanned, good pelt, moved ok.
Ilfracombe & DCS Open Show
10th Feb 2024
Judge: Matt Garnham (Carmeltcho)
Special Yearling /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Tallview Play The Game at Earthtaw
The Terrier Club of Devon and Cornwall
18th Feb 2024
Judge: Mark Atkinson (Raedwulf)
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Tallview Play The Game at Earthtaw
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Tallview Play The Game at Earthtaw
Torquay & DCS Open Show
24th Feb 2024
Judge: Mrs S Anderson (Kerrykeel)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Tallview Play The Game at Earthtaw
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG4, Tallview Play The Game at Earthtaw
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Tallview Play The Game at Earthtaw
Bridgend & DKA Open Show
3rd Mar 2024
Judge: Mrs Laura Jordan-Smith (Jordith)
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Tallview Play The Game at Earthtaw
Crufts
10th Mar 2024
Judge: Mrs Lesley Gosling (Akinside)
A tremendous entry of 275 Borders ( 25 absentees on the day)to enjoy handling, judging and placing. I must extend my appreciation to my two valiant stewards for their patience and skill in keeping classes moving. Thank you all.
I do believe our breed is changing, but in subtle ways. The lack of opportunities for true terrier work below ground for some Borders has been replaced by agility and other energetic pursuits, but lack of hard muscle tone has produced a ‘softer’ body on some exhibits. Some feet are slacker, pads are more spread and thinner and some fronts are wide. Movement is not always positive and a ‘driving’ action is lacking. Size is fluctuating too. We have a ‘working’ breed - let’s ensure that features defining the breed are not lost, i.e. ‘spannability’; a hard, harsh top coat and soft protective undercoat (not enough of those today); a dark, expressive eye, a broad skull and strong quarters – ‘the engine is at the back!’. Heads generally were good, but some bitch heads veered towards coarseness.
One thing not lost is the Border’s kind temperament – curious, interested and ready for anything.
Puppy - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Tallview Play The Game at Earthtaw
Exeter & County Canine Society Open Show
16th Mar 2024
Judge: Gentle Lowe (Rockslade)
Firstly I would like to thank the show and its organisers for the warm welcome and my stewards for their smooth running of the ring during my appointment. I would also like to thank the competitors for giving me the chance to go over their dogs. I had a quality entry of dogs and there were some tough decisions in the classes.
I would just like to point out some exhibits had dirty teeth, some longer untrimmed nails which whilst I didn’t penalise would give a nicer shape and finish to the feet and overall presentation. Overall dogs were presented in good condition.
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG4, Tallview Play The Game at Earthtaw
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Tallview Play The Game at Earthtaw
Placing Critique
Pleasing headed dog with a typical otter head, broad skull with a keen expression and a dark eye. Good bite with large teeth. Good shoulder angulation on a narrow straight front, liked him for bone. Spannable with a nice length of rib, pliable, thick with a good topline and tail set. He won the class on his movement and depth of coat which just gave him the edge.
Plymouth & DKA Open Show
21st Apr 2024
Judge: Ash Price
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Tallview Play The Game at Earthtaw
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Tallview Play The Game at Earthtaw
West of England Ladies Kennel Society
26th Apr 2024
Judge: Mandy Holmes (Bimandi)
Junior - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Tallview Play The Game at Earthtaw
Yeovil & District Canine Society Open Show
5th May 2024
Judge: Siân McKay (Redesholt)
Graduate /
Reserve
Name at show: Tallview Play The Game at Earthtaw
Marlborough & DCS Premier Open Show
6th May 2024
Judge: Mrs Sue Spafford (Dassett)
Special Yearling /
Third Place
Name at show: Tallview Play The Game at Earthtaw
