Show Placings
The Southern Counties Canine Assocation
1st Jun 2019
Judge: Miss J Singh (Vandamere)
I was a delighted to receive the invitation to judge at this friendly and well run show The weather was glorious and there was a nice atmosphere around the ring.
I thoroughly enjoyed my day as I had some quality dogs to go over and this was reflected on the impressive results in the Group placings . I was thrilled to learn that the Best of Breed was awarded Terrier Group 1, my bitch CC winner was awarded Terrier Junior Group 2, the puppy gained Puppy Terrier Group 3 and the veteran was awarded Veteran Terrier Group 3. Is this a new record for group placings at one show for the breed?
The day was kept running smoothly by my two stewards Alan McKenzie and Sue Hann,
I was concerned about the number of exhibits with misplaced teeth. In total I found five exhibits each with a misplaced tooth, also two kinked tails and one exhibit with one testicle. Some exhibits were lacking in muscle tone and condition.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Tojamatt Ann Brandreth
Placing Critique
6 months and 2 days, similar comments as my puppy winner, as stated above, just lost on maturity, a very nice puppy.
Class Critique
Two promising puppies, not much to choose between them however my winner just had the edge on maturity.
Three Counties Championship Show
6th Jun 2019
Judge: Mr D Mitchell (Paleside)
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Tojamatt Ann Brandreth
Placing Critique
Built on racey lines, feminine head, good mouth and all round shape, lacking in coat, moved out well.
The Southern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
8th Jun 2019
Judge: Mrs Jayne Gillam (Orenberg)
Many thanks to the Southern Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge at their Championship show, it was an interesting day going over the dogs and I thank the exhibitors for their good sized entry and the sporting way in which they accepted my decisions. Thanks must also go to my excellent stewards, Tina Morgan and Felicity Freer who kept me on track and everything running smoothly throughout the day.
Coats were at varying stages of growth and there was a wide variety of types, and a few with heavy shoulders and short, round oversprung ribs and poor toplines. I was quite surprised to see some faults in the entry which I wasn’t expecting, I found a young male with only one testicle descended, three with teeth out of line, one whose mouth didn’t close correctly and two kinked tails.
I judged the entry as I saw the dogs on the day, and as always I was looking for a dog which excels in breed type, fits the standard and appears capable of doing a day’s work. I value all the essentials required in a working dog and also those who have that extra something as a show dog. I was pleased with my winners and look forward to watching show careers with interest.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Tojamatt Ann Brandreth
Placing Critique
6½ months G&T, needs time and all legs and wings at the moment but I loved her. Really nice to go over with a lithe body with a lovely rib, nicely angulated both ends and looked good in profile movement, with a long low stride. Pleasing head and expression and in good jacket.
Blackpool & District Canine Society
23rd Jun 2019
Judge: Mr S A Mcpherson
My thanks go to Blackpool & District Canine Society for the invitation to judge their show, my very efficient stewards and to the exhibitors for their wonderful entry, topping the Terrier Group by quite a margin!
It was a good quality entry, all the way through, especially in the younger classes, Junior bitch being quite exceptional, which bodes well, for the future!
I thought the line ups, for the CCs, were excellent, all, for me, fitting the Standard well, good for size, lithe bodied, easily spanned and with a good length of stride.
Only a very few were difficult to span.
As for points of concern, a number with very deep stops, often with a rounder eye, which gives a rather untypical expression, more reminiscent of the Asian short clawed Otter, rather than the English River Otter.
Forehand construction, as ever, is the main area for concern, correct shoulder and upper arm being the most difficult thing to breed for and attain. A correct forehand is a joy to watch, on the move, especially if they have the rear angulation to match, giving totally balanced, efficient, ground covering movement, but get it wrong and the movement is a bit like a “ bike with square wheels! “ in profile! I’m well aware it’s possible to win, at the highest levels, with the latter, but it doesn’t make it correct, when the Standard asks for the soundness to follow a horse, which, obviously, would require a good length of stride.
A few dogs weren’t too keen on the bandage on my hand, covering up the aftermath of an unfortunate trip up, on gravel, none were unduly penalised.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Tojamatt Ann Brandreth
Placing Critique
Grizzle and Tan, 7 months puppy. Typical, feminine, head and expression. Excellent neck, shoulder, front and feet. Good in rib and underline. Super topline and tailset. Excellent hindquarters. Good coat and pelt. Super, free, accurate mover for her age. Totally balanced, all through. Easy winner, here, I thought her very promising and must have a bright future! Most unlucky, to come up against the eventual Res CC winner for Best Puppy!
Windsor Championship Show
27th Jun 2019
Judge: Mrs Jena Tuck (Nettleby)
My thanks to the Society for inviting me, to my two very able stewards who kept everything moving smoothly, and to the exhibitors for giving me the privilege of going over their dogs. I was delighted by my winners, and by the overall quality of the entry.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Tojamatt Ann Brandreth
Placing Critique
Another lovely bitch, with an attractive head, harsh coat and pelt, good topline, also very well balanced. Good hindquarters.
East of England Agricultural Society Open Show
4th Jul 2019
Judge: Mrs V Atkinson (Raedwulf)
I so much enjoyed my day judging the inaugural Open Show. Thank you to Mrs Pat Dufty and the Committee for inviting me to judge, it was an honour. I was assisted expertly by the wonderful Avis and Preston Haffenden to whom I am very grateful. Thank you most of all to my Exhibitors who allowed me the privilege of going over their dogs and for the sporting manner in which my decisions were taken.
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG2, Tojamatt Ann Brandreth
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Tojamatt Ann Brandreth
Placing Critique
Stood alone but very worthy of her placement. Seven month old grizzle & tan bitch. Strong, feminine head with correct bite, dark eye and well placed ears. Lovely reach of neck flowing into correct shoulder placement, narrow rib and racy hind quarters, level top line, which she carried on the move and finished off with nice set on tail. Straight front, stood on tight cat like feet and in decent coat and pelt. She was a pleasure to watch, moving confidently and effortlessly but with plenty of drive. I was pleased to see her take TPG2 in a very strong class.
East of England Championship Show
6th Jul 2019
Judge: Mrs Janet Alexander (Glenbucket)
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Tojamatt Ann Brandreth
Bakewell Open Show
21st Jul 2019
Judge: Mr Jem Thomas (Daluce)
Best Puppy
Name at show: Tojamatt Ann Brandreth
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Tojamatt Ann Brandreth
Leeds Championship Dog Show
26th Jul 2019
Judge: Mr T Tuck (Nettleby)
Thanks to all exhibitors for providing a really good entry, and thanks also to my calm and efficient steward for helping to make this a thoroughly enjoyable appointment. The heatwave temperature had thankfully dropped and the covered half of the ring provided very comfortable conditions.
I was thrilled with my final line up in dogs and bitches. In particular, I thought the Reserve CC and CC winners were very typical, high quality and honest all round border terriers. It is always very exciting and satisfying to see borders of such a high calibre at the top end of the range.
It is difficult to make generalisations, as strengths and weaknesses varied considerably across the total entry. I found numerous decent, moderately broad heads, some of which had the classic otter-like appearance, strong muzzle and keen expression. Overall size and correct balanced proportions seemed reasonably consistent, and I don’t recall any of the well over-sized and coarser types that one sometimes encounters. I thought hind quarters were good overall, though straight fronts and well laid shoulders were less common. Coats varied, as they always do, though I would have liked to find a few more that combined the really harsh topcoat, good undercoat, and thick pelt. Was this just due to the state of individual coats on the day, or is the weatherproof coat and jacket receiving less attention?
Any of the above observations are, of course, based on the entry on the day and are not necessarily a pronouncement on the breed as a whole!
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Tojamatt Ann Brandreth
Placing Critique
A very promising pup of nearly 8 months, with a great deal to like about her. Good head and neck, well laid shoulders, well ribbed back, good topline and well angulated hind quarters. Lovely overall conformation and outline, unfortunately she was desperately out of coat on the day.
Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Tojamatt Ann Brandreth
The Midland Border Terrier Club Championship Show
4th Aug 2019
Judge: Dogs: Diane Bullen (Fevstone) Bitches: Sally Leslie (Risdene)
*Judge: Dogs: Diane Bullen (Fevstone)*
I would like to thank the Midland Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge their show and making me feel most welcome. I would also like to thank my Stewards for a sterling job.
A good exhibit entry on the day with couple of them forgetting to remove their carpet slippers judging by their feet, and also a couple that I felt they were impersonating Austin Powers international man of mystery judging by the amount of chest hair left on! But on a more serious note, yet again underweight dogs with some having barely a covering of flesh which was disappointing, some dogs also un-spannable.
Both of the above reflecting in my placing’s. On a more positive note some excellent specimens shown today both in coat, movement and good old fashioned strong otter type heads.
*Judge: Bitches: Sally Leslie (Risdene)*
Thank you to the Committee and Exhibitors for a super day. It must always be a pleasure and honour to judge at a club show where the depth of quality is clearly high and this was especially appreciated after so many had also made the long journey to Devon the day before.
I’m not going to lecture. After all we are all on the same side and want our breed to thrive. However I think I should mention that movement is not generally true and accurate fore and aft. I did see some strange limb and joint placement. Notwithstanding less than perfect gait I still sought something that did not make me uncomfortable to watch and importantly for me exhibited easy freedom using the whole of the foot and leg assembly to take energy from the ground not jolting or with feet flipping limply but fluid placement with reach and drive. That does not imply exaggeration and wasted energy just simple low to the ground daisy cutting propulsion and economy which is a thing of beauty to behold.
Mouths and jaws generally were pleasing. The small pearly dentition of a while ago were not in evidence and I enjoyed the large teeth that never fail to surprise and please. For this reason I have not felt the need to remark individually.
I never penalise stacked exhibits but I Ioved the preponderance of handler’s free showing. Relaxed, well made examples do stand nicely naturally and it often seems to me that exhibitors know less than their charges when it comes to limb placement and balance.
Coats - I really appreciated those exhibitors who felt able to leave coats in place even though a little past their sell by date. I can happily judge through a good coat which enables me to ascertain texture and quality whereas however neat an outline the lack of any evidence of coat in this working breed must be a negative.
Happily my fellow judge and I agreed on most of the main placings and I did not trouble the Referee as for me the prime consideration for any exhibitor must surely be the CC.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Tojamatt Ann Brandreth
Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Tojamatt Ann Brandreth
Class Critique
I enjoyed this class with some interesting ones for the future
Bournemouth Championship Show
10th Aug 2019
Judge: Mr Alan Small
It was a bit blustery to say the least down at Pikes Farm, with high winds throughout the day. A good crowd round the ring and a pleasant atmosphere prevailed. It was nice to see so many old friends.
Thanks to Officers & Committee of Bournemouth C.A. For the invite, to my Stewards for looking after the Ring & to the exhibitors for such a lovely entry. I enjoyed your Border Terries, thanks for coming.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Tojamatt Ann Brandreth
Placing Critique
pleasing expression on this young bitch, well set ears, dark eye, correct bite, best of fronts, good body, spanable, nice bend of stifle, in her under cloths.
Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Tojamatt Ann Brandreth
Welsh Kennel Club
17th Aug 2019
Judge: Miss T Peacock
I was honoured to be invited to judge the Welsh Kennel Cub Ch. Show. The entry was excellent both in quality and quantity, It was a pleasure to go over such quality exhibits. Movement was variable and some exhibits moved okay coming an going but lacked drive.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Tojamatt Ann Brandreth
Placing Critique
another very promising puppy of nice size, not overdone in any way, pleasing in forehand and body, short of coat today, moved true.
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Tojamatt Ann Brandreth
Placing Critique
2nd in MPB
City of Birmingham
31st Aug 2019
Judge: Mr Dan Ericsson (Sweden)
It is always a pleasure to judge Border Terriers and this was no exception. Many thanks for a decent entry which, however, was marred by quite a number of absentees.
There has always been diversity in the breed, but I felt this was even more obvious this time than on previous occasions when I have judged Borders in the UK. Many dogs were well up to size making them impossible to span. I also felt that heads varied more than I would have liked with plenty of large ears and long weak muzzles, often also falling away under the eyes. Temperaments, as one would expect, were excellent and so were coats and pelts on the whole. Grateful thanks for the sporting manner in which my placings were accepted, and also to my stewards.
Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Tojamatt Ann Brandreth
Richmond Championship Show
7th Sep 2019
Judge: Mr John Bainbridge (Risdene)
In this day of mentoring I make no apologies for restating the main criteria I apply in my judging. The standard states that the border terrier is essentially a working terrier and it should be able to follow a horse. Therefore I require a dog deep in chest but well ribbed back providing ample heart and lung room which will enable it to travel and be present when and if required to flush the quarry, narrow throughout and spannable to enable it to go to ground, head like that of a otter with strong muzzle and big teeth to help protect from any attack of the quarry, harsh double coat and thick skin as protection from the elements whilst underground or on the moors, good temperament to mix with the hounds and able to be handled as necessary.
I felt that most of my winners met this criteria and my report concentrates on the dogs distinguishing points that resulted in its placing. However no dog is perfect and that is where the judgement comes in and remember opinions from the ring side do not always hold up on closer inspection.
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Tojamatt Ann Brandreth
Placing Critique
Similar type and well constructed just preferred head of 1
Darlington Championship Show
14th Sep 2019
Judge: Mr M. Hollingsbee (Otterwood)
I would like to thank my stewards Lesley and Peter Armstrong-Rodgers for the excellent way they controlled the ring in a peaceful and confident way ensuring a good natured atmosphere to reign.
The exhibitors also deserve thanks for entering and accepting my decisions in a sporting way and spectators applauding each class in turn.
The quality of the majority of the exhibits was good but some of them had suspect front movement which seems to be common in certain Borders.
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Tojamatt Ann Brandreth
Placing Critique
9 month old grizzle, correct tail set, strong body with good length, moved well.
Driffield Championship Show
21st Sep 2019
Judge: Mr David Shields (Wilholme)
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Tojamatt Ann Brandreth
Placing Critique
Another very well made youngster built on clean lines and presents a very typical outlook both stood and on the move. Pleasing head and eye. Good reach of neck set in well placed shoulders. Firm body and topline. Nicely rounded quarters well developed second thigh and a good bend of stifle. Moved well.
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Championship Show
22nd Sep 2019
Judge: Mr A Horner (Stineval)
May I take the opportunity to thank the Club and its members for inviting me to judge at this show, and for the super warm hospitality I received. Special thanks to my ring stewards Carolyn Richardson and Julie North, for being efficient and keeping me on track.
I found no bad mouths and as always in our breed, coats at various stages. Lots of spannable dogs and bitches which I like.
I would like to say a huge thank you to the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to go over their dogs, this was a real honour and I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Tojamatt Ann Brandreth
South Wales Kennel Association
12th Oct 2019
Judge: Mrs M Wanless (Thorneyburn)
My thanks go to SWKA for their kind invitation to judge at this good venue. Also to my stewards Sue and Wendy who kept things flowing.
Thank you too all those who entered and accepted my decisions so sportingly. All mouths were good, all dogs entire and coat quality was excellent , especially in the dog classes. Pleased with my winners, and my final line-up, and to see my bob and bp be shortlisted in their groups.
Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Tojamatt Ann Brandreth
Grantham & District Canine Society Open Show
19th Oct 2019
Judge: Mr John Ashe
Best Puppy
Name at show: Tojamatt Ann Brandreth
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Tojamatt Ann Brandreth
Midland Counties Championship Show
24th Oct 2019
Judge: Mr Stuart Plane
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Tojamatt Ann Brandreth
Placing Critique
A grizzle of lovely shape and size, clean over the neck and shoulder lovely eye and expression, true front with the typical topline and well set tail in good coat of correct texture
The Scottish Border Terrier Club Championship Show
9th Nov 2019
Judge: Mrs J Johnson (Ratcheugh)
Firstly my thanks to the Scottish Border Terrier Club for giving me the opportunities to judge their Championship show, the committee for their hospitality and my stewards for keeping me on track. My thanks also to Joyce Martin for giving me memories of the day.
Secondly my appreciation to all exhibitors some who had travelled many miles on a very cold and frosty morning, it was a privilege to go over your dogs and thank you for accepting my decisions.
I was extremely pleased with my main winners, it’s very pleasing to have a class of borders and find one which ticks all your boxes.
Some puppies were in my opinion are too big and some I found difficult to span. I also prefer if handlers allowed the puppy to walk loosely and not strung up, this throws the front movement.
Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Tojamatt Ann Brandreth
The East Anglia Border Terrier Club Open Show
17th Nov 2019
Judge: Mrs Jenny Miller (Feorlig)
I must thank the officers and committee for allowing me to judge their Club Open show which was a great honour and which I really enjoyed. The hospitality and the friendly atmosphere made for a nice show and the quality of the dogs was exceptional. I must thank the Club for the lovely gift and Jan Hollingsbee for the flowers which are still alive and looking good. I must also thank my steward Julie Green who gave up her entry to steward for me.
Best Puppy
Name at show: Tojamatt Ann Brandreth
Best Puppy - Bitch
Name at show: Tojamatt Ann Brandreth
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Tojamatt Ann Brandreth
Placing Critique
This 11 months youngster was a beautiful standout example of the breed she took my attention being very attractive and well put together and she was just as nice to go over. Pretty correctly shaped Otter head, good dark eye with a sparkle, well set on and carried ears. Slight stop, strong short muzzle well furnished. Good strength to a moderate neck into shoulders, good span behind, firm level back line, well set and carried happy tail. Correctly angulated forequarters with depth and width to chest, straight boned legs and compact round feet. Lovely depth to body with substance having ribs well back into short loin. Excellent quality coat, harsh textured red with good thick skin. Hindquarters well developed with moderate stifle and short let down hocks. Very free sound mover with nice style and action covering the ground well. BPB BPiS
Manchester Championship Show
18th Jan 2020
Judge: Mrs Jill Stevens (Cobstoneway)
Thank you to the Committee for inviting me to judge at this level for the first time, and also to my very efficient ring steward who kept things running smoothly. I had a lovely day and felt it was a great honour and responsibility. I really appreciated each and every entry, and had some lovely exhibits to go over, the depth of quality in some classes meaning that some nice dogs went cardless. Coats were understandably at different stages, and although this has no bearing on the construction of the dog, a good coat does complete the picture of what is essentially a working terrier.
Junior - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Tojamatt Ann Brandreth
Lichfield Canine Society Open Show
25th Jan 2020
Judge: Mr R Wright (Borderexpress)
A big thank you to the Society for the kind invite to judge my local show and also the exhibitors that took the time to come along and let me go over the dogs. Quality over quantity today with some excellent dogs to place.
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Tojamatt Ann Brandreth
Placing Critique
13 month old Grizzle bitch of a handy size, nice feminine head and good in the eye. Lovely reach of neck into excellent shoulder and easily spanned, very good length of rib into loin with well set on tail. Moved with drive pushed on by excellent muscled hind quarters, coat just coming through but enough texture in the jacket and a really good thick pelt.
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Tojamatt Ann Brandreth
Matlock & DCS Open Show
16th Feb 2020
Judge: Mr Richard Kinsey (Kitarn)
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Tojamatt Ann Brandreth
The Northern Border Terrier Club 50th Championship Show
16th Jul 2022
Judge: Mr Euan Castel (Flutorum)
It was an honour to judge the Club’s 50th Championship Show at Bowburn. Many thanks to the Officers and committee for their kind invitation and warm welcome at the show. Thank you to my efficient stewards Graham Richardson and Mark Atkinson for keeping everything on track. Thankfully the show avoided the excessive temperatures of the heatwave and although still hot the hall remained comfortable for both dogs and exhibitors. Sincere thanks to all exhibitors for providing me with a lovely entry, it was a privilege to go over your dogs. I found an equal depth of quality in both dogs and bitches and very pleased with the final line-ups.
Open - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Tojamatt Ann Brandreth
Welsh Kennel Club
21st Aug 2022
Judge: Mr T Johnston
Open - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Tojamatt Ann Brandreth
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
16th Apr 2023
Judge: Miss Tracey James (Blackmine)
A bit thank to the committee of EABTC for inviting me to judge their championship show. I really enjoyed my day and when I later looked at the catalogue to see my winners I found it interesting reading, as all my major winners were of similar lines.
Mid Limit - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Tojamatt Ann Brandreth
Placing Critique
racy red grizzle, pleasing head with keen expression, would like better pigment, narrow throughout, easily spanned, level topline and correct tailset. Moved out well in profile. Feel she needs more time to mature.
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
6th May 2023
Judge: Mr Keith Baldwin (Nightstorm)
I would like to thank all the Officers and Committee of the Midland Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge their club open show.
It is now 17 years that I have been judging Border Terriers and it was the 6th August 2011 that I attended the Midland Border Terrier Club breed specific seminar when Jena Tuck was the secretary.
I was very pleased with my entry of 112 quality dogs and bitches, also I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the exhibitors who entered and for allowing me to go over their dogs. They all showed and behaved very well. I can report back to you that you have overall one of the soundest breeds that I have judged.
Last but not least I would like to thank my stewards who did an excellent job keeping everything flowing smoothly between the two shows in the Margaret Everton Pavilion
Open - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Tojamatt Ann Brandreth
National Dog Show
6th May 2023
Judge: Brigitte Belin Bernaudin (France)
First, I thank the committee for the invitation to judge this prestigious show. Thanks to my stewards for making a super job and keep my judging running smoothly. It was a real honour and privilege as foreign judge and breeder to have the opportunity of this 1st appointment to give CC in my breed, and thank to exhibitors to allow me to go over so many good Border.
Being able in my country to work my dogs, I have been looking for the right conformation as asks in the standard, making dogs able to do their original work underground and was happy many could do so.
Open - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Tojamatt Ann Brandreth
Placing Critique
A very nice and typey bitch all in moderation. Nice otter head complemented by dark eyes, neat ears well placed and typical expression. Very good reach of neck, well placed shoulders. Nice narrow straight front , enough bone and tight feet. Ribs well back aand spannable. Excellent topline kept on the move and typical underline. Well muscled hindquarters.Typical tail carriage. Balanced angulations front and rear; moving freely, covering her ground without effort. Excellent coat and pelt.
