Show Placings
Leeds Championship Dog Show
22nd Jul 2022
Judge: Mrs J Fawcett (Carrock)
My thanks to the Leeds City & District Canine Association for their kind invitation to judge their Championship show, enabling me to award my first set of Challenge Certificates. Thank you also to my two stewards, Mags & Bob, who kept the ring running smoothly throughout the day which meant we managed to finish by 3pm before the rain came. My biggest thanks go to all the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to go over their dogs and for the sporting manner in which my decisions were accepted – I had a fantastic entry for a show taking place on a Friday and in the holiday season – I was absolutely delighted.
Just a comment about the ring – the rather large metal tent fixings that took up quite a lot of the ring were a bit of a hazard. However, I believe we managed to work around them well and I was able to see the movement of all the exhibits.
As you would expect, coats were at various stages but on the whole most were acceptable. All dogs were entire, there were no kinked tails and just one or two untidy mouths. When I last judged in November 2019 my main concern was size and this still remains an issue - I was unable to span quite a number of both dogs & bitches on the day and this was reflected in my decisions. Poor front angulation also seems to be an issue – a number of upright shoulders and a lot of very wayward front legs. I thought it also relevant to mention the number of long, thin muzzles, particularly in the younger classes, that seem to be creeping into the breed - Border Terriers should have short, strong muzzles.
That all said, I had some quality dogs to judge – I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy
Placing Critique
Caught my eye when he came in the ring. Just a youngster at 6½ months old at his first show. Presented in very good condition. Lovely head that will only get better as he matures, dark eye, correct scissor bite and neat ears. Good thick pelt and harsh jacket. Nice lay back of shoulder, leading to a good length of body, ribbed well back, narrow throughout and easy to span. Excellent top line and tail set. A little unsettled on the move today but the few strides I did see were sound. Very promising – one I will watch with interest.
Paignton Championship Show
6th Aug 2022
Judge: Mr Graham Pickering (Picer)
It was an honour to be asked to judge at Paignton & District Fanciers Association. My thanks go to the officers and committee for their kind invitation to judge Border Terriers and their excellent hospitality. I had a lovely day at this well organised show and would like to also thank the stewards, Helen & Norma, for keeping me on track and in order. The weather was exceptionally hot and although I do like to judge outside, I am sure exhibitors, and their dogs were grateful for the shade and cool that being inside gave us.
Although I did not have a huge entry, I was fortunate to have some real quality dogs entered and had some very hard decisions to make, however, at the end of judging I was delighted with my winners. On the downside, I did find some mouths that were not as they should be and some dogs who were deep in chest and therefore difficult to span. However, the most disappointing element was the lack of detail that some exhibitors pay to feet. The standard states that feet should be ‘small with thick pads’, however, quite a few exhibits had untidy feet with long nails. Although this seems minor point, long hair around the feet detracts from the overall look of the Border Terrier.
I was disappointed that I could not stay to watch the group, but unfortunately, I had to leave due to other commitments. I was delighted that all my top winners were shortlisted in the group and very pleased that my Special Beginner winner went Group 1 and the Best Puppy winner went Group 3.
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG3, Glebeheath Oh Boy
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy
Placing Critique
Lovely, rangy dog with a lot to like about him. Excellent head of correct proportion and attractive dark eye with well-placed ears. He has a good reach of neck, leading to appropriate shoulder placement resulting in a straight front. This youngster has just right amount of bone for his age and is easily spanned. He has a level top line stood, and on the move. He has a well set tail placement, straight off the back. He has an excellent double jacket and thick moveable pelt. Pleased to award him BPIB.
Bournemouth Championship Show
13th Aug 2022
Judge: Mr. David Matthews (Tojamatt)
Many thanks to Bournemouth Canine Association for asking me to judge, and also thanks to my two more than able stewards. It was a really hot day topping 35 degrees C, if I had entered I wouldnt have attened so I understand perfectly why we had quite a few absentees, and a outbreak of covid from a previous show, added to this ,many thanks to everyone who entered. I had some really nice examples of the breed to go over, and some hard decisions. The tent provided us with some much needed shade, and the dogs behaved very well and coped with the heat admirably. I had a couple of dogs not move as well as I know they can so gave them another opportunity to move again, and they put in a much better performance .The dogs were all presented in good order, clean teeth, short nails and tidy coats. A few coats were outstanding, harsh and dense, among the best I’ve come across.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy
Placing Critique
A lovely well balanced puppy, good head and expression. Correct bite, nice ear set, with straight narrow front, and neat feet. He has a good length of neck flowing into correct shoulders and flat ribs that are easily spanned. With an excellent double coat and thick pelt. A nice carrot like tail completed the picture. His movement was good both ways and covered the ground with ease. A lovely puppy, I look forward to watching him mature with interest. He was unfortunate to meet the bitch pup in such good form, could easily swap places on another day.
Welsh Kennel Club
21st Aug 2022
Judge: Mr T Johnston
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy
Placing Critique
Another good headed youngster with lots to like. Nice eye, moderate neck into good body of good depth. Pleasing legs and feet. Well-built rear good tail, presented in good harsh coat and moved with good action, close to one.
Driffield Championship Dog Show
26th Aug 2022
Judge: Mrs Anne Heathcote (Saxheath)
I would like to thank you all for allowing me to go over your dogs and also our Stewards John and Marvin for keeping everything running smoothly enabling me to finish in good time .
I have to say that I found movement in a number of classes worrying . Although most dogs looked ok in profile when viewed from the front and rear there were too many moving closely and a few flicking wrists . This was reflected in my placings with the soundest being placed highest .
Mouths were good with just one level bite but there were both dogs and bitches which I could not span . Coats were , on the whole , pretty good .
Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy
Placing Critique
7m g/t with a good head and mouth with large teeth .he too had a straight front excellent topline and tailset but was not as narrow and racy and I just preferred the bend of stifle of 1 although he did push 1 hard .
Leicester City CS Open Show
29th Aug 2022
Judge: Mrs C E Sansom (Tarkaswell)
I would like to thank the secretary and committee of Leicester City Canine Society for the invitation to judge at their open show. My stewards Clare Robinson - Cox and Kaine Davis were very efficient and kept the ring running smoothly.Thank you to the exhibitors for giving me a lovely entry and for accepting my decisions in a sporting manner.
My interpretation of the breed standard was always foremost in my mind. The puppy class particularly gave me difficult decisions, with some quality youngsters who could change places in the future. I will watch the development of them all with interest.
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG3, Glebeheath Oh Boy
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy
Placing Critique
This 7 monthly grizzle and tan dog had a masculine head with a dark eye and well placed ears. Balanced and moderate in his construction, he had a good reach of neck, which flowed into a level top line. Narrow in his construction, he was easily spanned and his ribs were carried well back, with a strong loin and well set short carrot like tail. He was presented in a super harsh, dense coat with a thick, loose pelt. He moved out positively. Pleased to award him BP.
City of Birmingham Championship Show
3rd Sep 2022
Judge: Mrs K Newsome (Kighills)
I would like to thank the City of Birmingham committee for inviting me to judge the Border terriers today. It was a most enjoyable day and to top it off I had some quality dogs and bitches to go over. I would also like to thank the exhibitors for their entries and excepting my decisions.
The quality of borders were good and adhered to the breed standard. All mouths were good and all the dogs were entire. Heads on the whole were very good but some lacked a strong broad muzzle. The movement was good and many moved with drive. Many coats were harsh and thick and pelts were nice and loose. I would like to see some exhibitors pay a little attention to trimming the feet and nails.
It would also benefit a few exhibitors to take their young dogs to ring-craft more to socialise them. This would get them use to unfamiliar situations i.e. hands on the dog etc.
To my surprise my main winners Best Puppy Dog, 2nd Grad Bitch, Bitch CC & Bitch RCC were all related to the Glebeheath Kennels so well done to you.
Best Puppy - Dog
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy
Best Puppy
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy
Placing Critique
A lovely 8 month pup with a lovely proportioned head, very nice expression (not too harsh), lovely eyes and good mouth. Good shoulders, straight front with level top-line stood and on the move, spanned easy, moved with confidence pleased to award BP.
Richmond Championship Dog Show
11th Sep 2022
Judge: Mr J A Barney (Romaunt)
Many thanks to Richmond in giving me the opportunity to judge a breed that still has some depth in quality to it. Generally, I felt movement needs to be attended to. It's a breed I've always associated with true movement both ways and a number did tend to pin in front. Coat texture was pretty good throughout but some would benefit from slightly neater presentation. I was able to span nearly all exhibits and pelts good. At the moment I would say that bitches are far stronger than the males.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy
Placing Critique
Preferred the overall balance and make and shape of this boy. A little cleaner through his neck and shoulder into a correct topline. Good bone and feet. Correct depth of brisket and strong loin. Moved well and kept a balanced profile in side gait.
Darlington Championship Dog Show
17th Sep 2022
Judge: Miss Tracey Peacock (Ragatam)
Firstly, I would like to thank the committee for their invitation to judge Border Terriers. Huge thanks to my two efficient stewards Laura Jordan-Smith and Julie North who kept me on track and finally the exhibitors for a super entry. Movement in general was better at the rear than in front as there were too many swinging fronts, wide movement and toeing in. There was a good selection of quality dogs and bitches for me to choose from and I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
Best Puppy - Dog
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy
Best Puppy
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy
Placing Critique
lovely well balanced puppy with good outline. Liked his narrow rib and length of body. Tail set was good and he carried it well. Good coat and pelt. Very promising puppy. Best Puppy.
Yorkshire, Lancashire and Cheshire Border Terrier Club Championship Show
24th Sep 2022
Judge: Mrs. Margaret Bailey (Grindelvald)
I would like to thank the officers and committee for asking me to judge the show, also making me feel so welcomed. A big thank you to my 2 stewards Tracey and Kathleen who kept me on track, also to all the exhibits and exhibitors, who gave me a lots of quality Borders to go over. I wish I had more CC’s especially in the dog classes. My concern with in the breed, is their fronts, straight shoulders, with very little angulation, which effects the front movement. All dogs had a good bite, a couple with level bite, but not a problem. All males were entire. Grooming needs to be addressed, tidying their underneath, also the feet need to be neatly trimmed and the nails cut correctly, it makes such a difference when presenting them to the Judge. 1or 2 needed ring craft classes. However, overall what a great representation of the breed. I was very pleased with my main winners.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy
Placing Critique
Another promising pup, lovely head and neck, good expression, well laid shoulder placement. Stood on neat feet, narrow throughout.
Moved well, preferred coat of 1, very unsettled on the table. These 2 pups could & will change places at other show.
South Wales Kennel Association
6th Oct 2022
Judge: Mr Stewart Golding (Beaconpike)
Thank you to the committee for inviting me to judge, this was my first time awarding CC’s. Thank you to my stewards for keeping the ring running smoothly. A big thank you must go to the exhibitors for a good entry especially on a Thursday in the middle of Wales in the current climate we live in. I only have a couple of concerns. Movement is paramount in our breed and these dogs should be able to cover ground easily I found due to poor shoulder angulation a few had restrained front movement. I did forgive coat in class placings where evidence of a new coat was present, however I did find a lot of single coated dogs possibly down to over grooming, my main winners all had correct double coat of depth. I had a very enjoyable day, thank you to everyone for accepting my decisions gracefully.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy
Placing Critique
Lovely head which is not over done, nice expression, good reach of neck flowing into good shoulders, nice length of rib, well set on tail, neat feet, shown in good double coat, sound on the move. Promising puppy.
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy
Placing Critique
see 1st minor puppy dog
Midland Counties Canine Society
30th Oct 2022
Judge: Mr Alan Small (Bethane)
I thoroughly enjoyed my day judging the Border Teriers at Midland Counties Champ. Show. Thanks to the Officers & Committee for the invite & especially to the exhibitors who presented me with such a wonderful entry of 230 from 174 dogs. It was a quality entry overall and I was particuarly impressed with the quality of the young stock which augers well for the breed. There's no Puppy or Veteran Groups at the Midland, which is a pity because I feel both would have done well. Must not be too greedy, as it was nice to see my BOB, Ch. Otterbobs Tolson top the Terrier Group and my Best Special Beginners, Thistlemead Sundance, take her respective Group as well.....Well done.
Special thanks to my Ring Stewards, Penny Lloyd & Gavin Argyle, who kept things moving along nicely. Border Terriers are dear to my heart having owned & bred them over a number of years. Thanks again for such a wonderful entry, I enjoyed your dogs and a nice atmosphere prevailed.
Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy
The Birmingham & District Gundog & Terrier Club
19th Nov 2022
Judge: Mrs. Carolyn Richardson (Staynorwood)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy
Best Puppy
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy
West Midlands Terrier Society Open Show
26th Nov 2022
Judge: Dogs Nicola Foster, Bitches Sarah Pateman
Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy
Placing Critique
10mths, another quality puppy, alert expression, strong scissor bite, muscular neck well set on, forelegs straight, narrow throughout, slight tuck up, racy hindquarters, loose fitting thick pelt, with correct double coat. Moved with purpose.
Wealdstone & Northolt CS Open Show
27th Dec 2022
Judge: Mr Stephen Goodwin (Lanola)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy
Best Puppy
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy
Manchester Championship Show
20th Jan 2023
Judge: Mrs Patsy Hollings (Gunalt)
RDCC
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy
Placing Critique
Such a smart dog. Today he was totally on it. Gorgeous head ,correct skull ,ear set carriage and size. Muzzle has width to house big teeth. Clean through neck and shoulders and stands on good legs and padded feet. He spans, has a grand topline and strength of set on. Smart jacket .He has animation and stylish action. Res CC.
Class Critique
overall a quality class
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.
Junior - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy JW
Placing Critique
There is much to like about this lad as well. Another pleasing head, with a lovely front, straight legs and neat feet. Looks a picture coming towards on the move, not quite as fit as 1. Narrow all through and well turned out.
Class Critique
I was really splitting hairs between these two, both decent youngsters that could change places on another day.
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
25th Mar 2023
Judge: Mrs Charlotte Archibald (Tweedburn)
What an absolute honour and a privilege to be invited to judge this show, my thanks to the Officers and Committee of the Border Terrier Club, and my two excellent stewards for the day, Judy and Marina.
My sincere thanks also, to ALL the exhibitors for making it truly memorable, with 196 dogs, 233 entries.
Some very close decisions had to be made!
On the down side, I found some very short muzzles and small teeth, and quite a number of filthy teeth!! Temperaments were generally good, there were 2 kinked tails and 1 suspect mouth, a lack of muscle tone and condition in some exhibits, which is essential for a terrier to do it’s job.
That said, it was an absolute joy to see so many super dogs.
Junior - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy JW
Placing Critique
14 mths g/t very attractive exhibit, with a masculine head, right length of neck leading to good bodylines, finished with a carroty tail, not the jacket/pelt of 1, moved out well.
National Terrier Club
1st Apr 2023
Judge: Miss Sarah Dandy (Dandale)
There was a good depth of quality overall across both sexes which proved for good competition and some very close decisions especially in the larger classes. Thank you to all those who accepted my decisions so sportingly. Temperaments were excellent especially the youngsters with the added challenge of the tannoy right overhead. There were some very promising youngsters which is always pleasing and positive to see, and I was delighted with my winning line up in both sexes, with top honours closely contested. I was disappointed that some exhibits who looked so good standing fell apart on the move, there were quite a few upright shoulders and I felt that efficient ground covering movement so essential for the breeds ability to follow a horse was somewhat lacking. It is encouraging to see quite a few younger handlers taking an interest in our breed today, so positive for the future. Thank you to both my excellent stewards who most competently kept the ring moving all day.
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy JW
Placing Critique
Soundly constructed Grizzle of pleasing moderate size and proportions. Lovely typical head and expression with good eye and strong muzzle, a reach of neck into a soundly made firm topline with equally good underline. Very well balanced, scored in this class with his excellent forehand assembly matched with racy hindquarters used to effect on move. Stands on good legs, with correct bone and feet. Handles well, covers ground well with good reach and drive, holding his topline on the move and tracked best in class.
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.
Junior - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy JW
Placing Critique
another very nice dog and splitting hairs, beautifully presented, best of heads. Just preferred the rear of 1 on the day.
West of England Ladies Kennel Society
27th Apr 2023
Judge: Mr Mark Walshaw (Janmark)
Many thanks to the officers and committee for the invitation to judge at WELKS, it was quite a few years ago now, as I was due to judge them at the beginning of lockdown. Due to the heavy rain that had fallen over the preceding days, all judging was inside. It was slightly draughty, but we were allocated a double ring, so plenty of space, to see the exhibits stride out. I must thank the two stewards Lynn Jones and Celia Vines who kept the ring flowing beautifully and the exhibitors for making prompt appearances, we did well for time, starting approx. 0930 and finishing around 14:45. I thank all exhibitors for a wonderful entry (123 dogs making 172 entries} for a Thursday in Malvern and appreciate their time and expense for entering under me. There was plenty of quality to choose from and I was happy with my final decisions. Dentition was very good and a pleasure to judge dogs with clean teeth. I did find muscle tone to be poor/average in a lot of the exhibits, which must be one of the key areas for any working terrier. Jackets were mixed as was movement.
Junior - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy JW
Placing Critique
A g/t with lovely typical head and expression. It is masculine, balanced, with dark eye, tidy ears. Lovely length of neck leading into a clean front and good bodylines, finished with a carrot tail. Another who was tidy on the move. A good jacket.
Joint Border Terrier Clubs' Championship Show
30th Apr 2023
Judge: Mrs Hilary Gilpin (Otterbobs)
A very big thank you to the SBTC for inviting me to judge this very well run show, to Marina for stewarding and to the exhibitors for entering under me.
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy JW
Placing Critique
Another dog with correct head proportions ears close to cheeks, dark eyes, strong neck leading to well laid shoulders, correct tail set and short carrot like tail, dead straight front and front legs, moderate bend of stifle, moved freely to and fro, nicely turned out.
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
Reserve Best Dog
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy JW
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.
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy JW
Placing Critique
Nice masculine typical head with right expression and well setted ears, strong muzzle and good strong bite, excellent reach of neck and well placed shoulders. Straight front. Good length of body with strong loins Good topline kept on the move. Strong tail well carried. Racy hindquarters. Moves well with good reach and drive,
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 - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy JW
Placing Critique
15 months old grizzle, a lovely boy with excellent head and expression, dark keen eye and scissor bite, neck of good length into his shoulders, parallel straight front legs and good feet, his jacket was harsh with thick pelt, he keeps a good topline with well ribbed body and tail set high, racy hindquarters, moved very well both ways although I would have liked his front more positive, Reserve Best Dog.
Yeovil & District Canine Society Open Show
13th May 2023
Judge: Mrs Sue Baxter (Mysulan/Sulan)
Thank you to the committee for the kind invitation to judge today , also to my stewards who kept things moving along nicely, your help was much appreciated. A big thank you to all the exhibitors for allowing me to go over your dogs and accepting my decisions
in a sporting manner. General observations were, no kinked tails found and the males were intact . I did see a few animals with slightly untidy bites affecting some placings. On the subject of ring presentation I may suggest that perhaps some animals would have benefitted from more attention being paid to nail clipping and feet trimming … even with the long grass, once on the table the feet are very visible. I thoroughly enjoyed my day and had a quality bunch of Borders before me. Thank you to everyone who made it possible !
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy JW
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy JW
Placing Critique
Nice sized 16 month old grizzle,came to hand easily . Lovely head. masculine but not overdone in any way , great dentition , ear size correct ,as was placement .Jacket of a nice texture and great for depth . Narrow throughout and easily spanned .. Well ribbed back and strong in loin . Angles, good fore and aft, moved with plenty of reach and drive . Well deserved his RBOB today !
Southern Counties Canine Association
2nd Jun 2023
Judge: Miss Felicity Freer (Felfree)
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy JW
Placing Critique
Lovely head and expression, short muzzle, big teeth. Ears well set and carried. Good pelt and harsh coat. Moved with drive. Thick pads. Good size, easily spanned. Maturing nicely.
Evesham & DCS Open Show
16th Jul 2023
Judge: Paul Eardley (Sherex)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Glebeheath Oh Boy JW
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy JW
Leeds Championship Show
29th Jul 2023
Judge: Mr Brian Aubrey (Jenabeck)
Thank you all for a wonderful entry, I had to make some difficult choices on the day, but as always, I judge the dog on the day friend or foe and not what the dog as done in the past or what it will do in the future.
a few things did concern me on the day (1 ) so Many dirty teeth, (2) a few unfit dogs due to being overweight, (3) and the most concerning is short legs on one or two of the borders,
Post Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy JW
Placing Critique
Grizzle, very smart dog, good front and shoulders leading into good length of neck, deep and narrow in body, spanned easily, correct jacket with thick pelt, moved so well both ways, should go on to do very well,
Paignton Championship Show
5th Aug 2023
Judge: Colin Powell (Bowtman)
Post Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy JW
Placing Critique
Good expression and straight front, ample bone, good body and out-lines, spannable, thick pelt and very good coat, handled and presented very well.
Bournemouth Championship Show
13th Aug 2023
Judge: Ms Tina Jones (Otterholme)
My thanks go to the committee of Bournemouth Championship Show for inviting me to award tickets for the first time, it was a very special day.
Special thanks to my stewards Gentle Lowe and Brian Aubrey for doing such a sterling job, allowing me to focus on the task in hand.
I was delighted with the entry that awaited me, a huge thank you to the exhibitors for giving me the privilege to go over their dogs, this was a real honour and the sporting way they accepted my decisions, on the whole by most exhibitors.
I was told many years ago, by someone well respected in the breed to judge with the hands, not with the eyes, never did this ring true as today. Some dogs I have admired from the ringside, didn’t live up to expectations, whilst others that hadn’t previously caught my eye, surprised me and did.
Being the daughter of a hunt terrier man I could get no better grounding in the requirements of an earth dog, these were the days long before quad bikes, terriers would be expected to be on their feet from the moment hounds drew off until close of the hunting day, working in landscapes not dissimilar to that of that hunt the breed first originated from.
l tried to look subjectively at the exhibit before me to see if they had the confirmation and condition to undertake such duties. I was surprised how quite a number were difficult to span and far too deep in chest and too wide in front and came up heavy, lacking the narrowness to go to ground, a distinct disadvantage in the working arena, legs bend, chests don’t.
I was finding rear movement was better than front, but more than a few lacked the drive that I looked for with elevated front action that indicates an upper arm that is shorter than ideal.
I look to see feet that are tight with a good thick pad so vital in an earth dog, many were lacking in this important trait.
I found temperaments superb throughout the day, dentition was questionable on several exhibits and all dogs entire.
A plea to exhibitors if you bait them on the table, that is fine if they look hypnotically at the treat, but on several occasions, owners were wrestling with their dogs trying to get at the treat, making it difficult to assess them.
I am always mindful to judge fit for function, and I was happy that my winners fitted that bill and all sporting decent jackets and pelts and meeting my interpretation of the breed standard.
I was delighted to see my BOB going on to third in the terrier group and my BP winning the terrier puppy group.
Post Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy JW
Placing Critique
Correctly shaped and balanced head Clean shoulders with excellent length of upper arm, lovely depth and angulated front capable of an easy span, well presented and balanced all through. Very sound both ends with plenty of drive and ground coverage. Loose and plentiful pelt, and shown in a harsh jacket. Pleasing picture with nothing overdone in any department
The Welsh Kennel Club Championship Show
19th Aug 2023
Judge: Jane Morton Shaw (Fehmarn)
I would like to thank the WKC committee for inviting me to judge at this lovely show. It was very well organised with a super friendly atmosphere.
Thank you to all the exhibitors for your entry & accepting my decisions so graciously.
I thoroughly enjoyed my day, but I have to apologise for the late start! I’m always super early for everything, and had arrived on the showground by 8am. Unfortunately my watch battery ran out at 8.20 and I was mortified when I realised it had stopped and to find out that the time was 9.35!!!
I was very pleased to see my BOB, BPIB & BVIB shortlisted in their groups, with Veteran going on to Group 3.
Post Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy JW
Placing Critique
In good harsh jacket & thick pelt. Nice shoulder placement, good length of rib, angulation & bend of stifle. Nice head & expression, good bite. Neat feet. Moved well
City of Birmingham Championship Show
2nd Sep 2023
Judge: Mrs K Wilkinson (Otterkin)
Thank you to City of Birmingham for the invitation to judge this show, for the very large ring provided to the breed and to all the exhibitors who entered under me – I was very pleased with the overall quality of the entry of 122 dogs making 144 entries in these days of falling entries, with very few absentees (16 from “new dogs” by my count).
The ring stewards did an excellent job of keeping everything running smoothly – so thank you to John Gardner and Ken Francis.
I would like to send my best wishes to Anna Duxbury (Ridgebow) who had initially been under contract to judge this as her very first Championship Show. Having seen Anna judge at the Border Terrier Club’s Open show in February 2022, I know she is a very experienced and knowledgeable judge as well as an excellent breeder and hope in time that she is able to take on another Championship Show appointment in the future. I had originally been invited to judge this show in 2024 and had sent my acceptance letter, but when the Secretary contacted me, I agreed to bring forward the appointment to 2023.
I have taken the name/s of the owner/s and the dogs’ names direct from the catalogue. Some may have other owners or Kennel Names added, or awards such as Ch or JW added now, but I must use the details from the catalogue.
*Handlers* – please do not stuff food/tubes of treats into your dogs’ mouths just before the judge needs to look at their dentition. Those who stood behind their dogs and held the lead, I had no problem examining their dogs’ mouths, but a small number of others who were stuffing food into their dog’s mouth as I approached, once they moved away, some dogs were up on their hind legs trying to get more food/treats from you. I had to examine the rest of the dog then come back and look in the mouth again when the dogs were not fidgeting about looking for food. If you are doing it to avoid the dentition being checked, it won’t work as a judge will just come back to it!
It was quite hot in the hall. Kudos to all the dogs as they were not put off by the noise made when judge and/or handler stood on whatever was under the carpet making a “clunk” noise. I found when spanning dogs, almost all of them were hot underneath. Never felt that before, even when judging in 90 degree heat outside in America, so just be aware that your dog may be getting overheated.
Post Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy JW
Placing Critique
Lovely dog – excellent head and expression with dark eye. He moved very well. Has just the right amount of bone. Tail a good shape and length. Excellent thick pelt and coat. Perhaps could do with more coat taken out on his front which might have made him look a little heavy from ringside, but when getting hands on him, that proved to be a misnomer.
Richmond Championship Show
8th Sep 2023
Judge: Mr Tim Ball (Kaitak)
Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy JW
Placing Critique
Good quality class which was headed by this 20 mth old grizzle. He was a delight to go over and presented a super outline with moderate length of neck, firm topline, ribcage carried well back, strong loin and tail good for set and carriage. Quality head and expression; moderate breadth to skull, short strong muzzle, dark keen eyes, ears good for size and set and scissor bite. He stands straight in front, is rather narrow over the shoulder and easily spanned, has good feet and is well muscled all through. Moves well on the go around and true when coming towards but just a tad closer when going away. Good quality coat and pelt.
National Dog Show
12th May 2024
Judge: Mr Patrick Glover (USA)
I wanted to thank the committee for the honour of judging your show. I sincerely apologize for the delay of the critique due to ill health. Coming from another country it was especially grateful to have such excellent Stewards to help guide me. And I thank all the exhibitors that came to exhibit under me. It was a pleasure to see so many quality Borders, and have them in hand. I was very satisfied with my final lineup. I enjoyed the depth of type that you have in the UK. Part of that may be seeing Borders with a proper coat. Unfortunately, Borders in the USA are not shown in such coat anymore which I do not understand. I only saw two bad bites, and I see you are battling some of the same issues we are in the US, one being straight fronts. A good Border must have some prosternum to be constructed in a proper way where the legs are under the dog rather than in front of it. The second being is the loss of rib. Your standard states “ribs carried well back” Our standard states the same thing, only adding the word deep “deep ribs carried well back. Both proper fronts and rib are essential to a working terrier, and attention must be paid to both. Overall, I enjoyed going over so many good Borders and again I thank you for the opportunity
Limit - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy JW
Placing Critique
A quality border of correct type, very good in head with excellent expression. Good in forechest with legs well under him. Very sound both coming and going
Bath Canine Society
26th May 2024
Judge: Mr Ian Higham (Comberdown)
I would like to thank Mr. Lee Cox and the officers and committee of Bath Canine Society for making my wife and I feel so welcome at their show. Also my two amazingly competent stewards Mark and Joyce who were just brilliant at their job.
I found nothing obviously untoward or concerning, apart from, surprisingly, a few too heavy ones, which cost placings. We need to remember functionality.
In general, overall, this was an entry of terrific in-depth quality. What an absolute privilege it was to go over them. Thank you all so much!
RDCC
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy JW
Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy JW
Placing Critique
This dog moved well. Lovely straight narrow front. Correct top-line and tail set. He had a good harsh tight coat. Ribs well back and strong loin. Easily spanned. He showed a strong muscled rear with drive. RDCC
Class Critique
A great class of males. I was spoilt for choice.
Southern Counties Canine Association
1st Jun 2024
Judge: Dr Ian Gabriel (Gabybryl)
This was my first-time awarding Challenge Certificates in Border Terriers and many thanks to those that entered under a non-breed specialist, and well done for braving what was a bitter wind. If this was a representative entry, then I am heartened by the general health and condition of the breed. Good coats, good pelts and super large dentition were the majority. There are some nice youngsters in the lower classes. Just two points as a non-specialist if I might be permitted, firstly the standard calls for a small ear and I found quite a few otherwise nice exhibits with large houndy ears which did somewhat detract from the overall expression. Secondly several dogs broke quite markedly at the front pastern which spoilt the overall impression on the move, these points need watching.
Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy JW
Placing Critique
This is a quality B/T male headed a good limit class. I liked this dog very much and was in contention for top honours. He presents a very nice silhouette and is good for overall size. He has the best of heads with a super expression. Good keen dark eye. Good neck and good well laid-back shoulders. Correct depth to the chest and of good overall length. String loin. Correct tail set. Lovely racy hindquarters with good strong hard muscle. Decent thickness to the skin and in good well-maintained jacket. Moved with good drive from behind, if I was to be hypercritical I would like a fraction more reach in front. Close up for RCC and in my opinion should attain his crown.
Three Counties Agricultural Society
8th Jun 2024
Judge: Mr Eddie Houston (Earthwise)
My thanks to the Society for inviting me, to my very capable stewards, Bill and Tricia for their efficiency and helpfulness and especially to the exhibitors who afforded me the honour of going over their dogs.
The weather was kind and the ring of sufficient size to allow dogs to get into their stride.
Overall I felt that there was more quality in the bitches but was more than pleased with my main winners in both sexes. Size and front movement continue to be problems and coats were at all stages of growth-this did affect some placings. I only found one undershot bite and all males were entire. Several dogs were carrying rather too much condition but more worrying were the few who were almost painfully thin which also meant that these dogs couldn’t possibly possess the muscle needed for work. A number of dogs would benefit from more exercise to improve their muscletone.
RDCC
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy JW
Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy JW
Placing Critique
Beautifully presented dark grizzle who was very attentive to his handler. Quality exhibit with attractive head and correct outline which he maintained standing and on the move. Super dense coat, good bone, well shaped tail. Nice length of rib, firm loin. Correct angulation front and rear, moving freely from all angles. Reserve CC.
Class Critique
Lovely class
The Southern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
29th Jun 2024
Judge: Mrs Margaret Sneddon (Kersfell)
I would like to thank the Committee for offering me this appointment, I was honoured to be given this opportunity. Thank you also to my stewards for all their hard work keeping the show running as smoothly as possible, for which I was very grateful. There were some lovely dogs present but front movement and lack of correct length and angulation of the upper arm continues to be a problem in some exhibits as well as size and correct coat . We should not forget the first line in the breed standard “essentially a working terrier”.
Best In Show
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy JW
DCC
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy JW
Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy JW
Placing Critique
grizzle of lovely size and type with a very good otter head with a flat skull of nice length, shallow stop, strong jaw, sporting big teeth dark experessive eyes and well set, v shaped ears. Good length of neck flowing into clean, narrow shoulders, narrow straight front with quality bone and very good small, tight, well padded feet. Lovely narrow body, easily spanned, with good length to ribs giving correct underline. Level topline, retained on the move; finished with a well set and carried short tail of good shape. Presented in a deep, double coat with correct texture and with a thick, loose pelt. Moved out freely with reach in front and excellent drive from the rear. Another capable of following a horse and also of correct size to go to ground. Never stopped showing, pleased to award him his first DCC and also BIS.
Welsh Kennel Club Championship Show
16th Aug 2024
Judge: Mr Stuart Plane
DCC
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy JW
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy JW
Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy JW
Placing Critique
So true to breed type, a dog of good size and presents a good shape, , very attractive in head with well shaped eyes giving the correct expression, correct mouth, enough neck into well placed shoulders, true front of good width, spans well , lovely rib and coupling, well set tail , very short tight fitting coat of good texture, so sound and free moving CC and BOB
City of Birmingham Championship Show
31st Aug 2024
Judge: Mrs Clare Sansom (Tarkaswell)
I would like to thank the officers and committee of the City of Birmingham Canine Association Championship Dog Show for the invitation to judge at this level for the first time.
With storm Lillian resulting in the abandonment of Driffield, the JBTC were also able to hold their show in an adjacent ring. Hall 3 at the Royal Kennel Club building was light, spacious and an ideal venue. A certain amount of flexibility was required when classes clashed, and I am very grateful to my experienced stewards Chris Woolner and Caroline Wise for their hard work. They were calm, efficient and kept the ring running smoothly. With their help we finished in time to ensure that all those who had won major awards could get to their groups.
My sincere thanks to all the exhibitors for giving me such a quality entry and accepting my decisions in a sporting manner. We had very few absentees and I often had difficult decisions to make. In several classes, I would have liked some additional prize cards to award.
Coats did have an influence on the results, with those presented at their best, in a harsh, dense double jacket with thick pelt, being rewarded. A few exhibits would have benefitted from having their feet tidied to have achieved a neater picture. I found two kinked tails, two with incorrect dentition and all male dogs were entire.
I was delighted with my principal winners, who all fulfilled my interpretation of the breed standard on the day. It was a privilege to judge such an entry, and the lovely atmosphere, with applause and cheers for the winners, made it extra special.
I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
Limit - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy JW
Placing Critique
A grizzle dog of lovely size and proportion. He had a pleasing head with a flat skull, dark eyes, small neat ears and a broad, strong muzzle. A good reach of neck flowed into a level topline, strong loin and well set tail. Easily spanned, he had a good length of rib and was presented in fit condition. He was shown in a harsh double coat with a thick pelt. Active and game, he moved out straight with drive and purpose
Joint Border Terrier Club's Championship Show
31st Aug 2024
Judge: Mr Graham Pickering (Picer)
Thank you to The Scottish Border Terrier Club for asking me to judge the Joint Show. It’s been a long time coming as I was invited to judge in 2019 and COVID 19 got in the way! I would like to thank the exhibitors who managed to attend the show after the problems caused by Storm Lilian at Driffield. I also appreciate that the absentees were higher as a result of many people having prior appointments on the day that the show was rearranged. The City of Birmingham Society where very accommodating, we had a lovely ring with plenty of space.
However, I had a super entry, and I had lots to choose from in the dogs that were able to show under me. Thank you to everyone – I really appreciate being asked to give an opinion on other people’s dogs, it’s a real honour. I would also give a special note of thanks to my steward Bill Shorthose who single handedly managed the ring and made sure everyone was in the right place at the right time. Particularly with the challenges of a partnership show and the clashes that this can cause across two rings. Thank you to all the exhibitors who managed to negotiate two shows with good heart.
When judging, I look for dogs with good heads, plenty of strength under the eye, very little stop and a good strong jaw – essentially a’ Head like that of an Otter’. I also like to see straight fronts, correct shoulder placements and tidy small feet. I found these characteristics in all of my top winners. Generally, mouths were good, although there were a couple of dogs with a tooth out of place. Movement was ok in generally, but as breed we do need to keep an eye on front movement as there were some dogs who did not move as well as they should walking towards me. All the males were entire. I was very pleased with all my placings and when choosing my top winners, I had some difficult decisions to make and so were some dogs that were very unlucky on the day.
Limit - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy JW
Placing Critique
Another quality grizzle border presented in fit hard condition. Really unlucky to meet 1st today. Lovely otter head with typical border expression, keen dark eye, plenty of strength of fore face, broad skull and muzzle and correct scissor bite. Lovely front with correct reach of neck flowing into smooth shoulders and nice length of back which made a balanced profile. Nice length of rib and strong loin. Dense harsh double coat and well-shaped carrot tail. Good topline which he maintained on the move. Correct angulation front and rear, moving freely.
Class Critique
A lovely class of top quality dogs, all were shown in hard fit condition, and this meant that once again I had some difficult decisions to make
Richmond Championship Show
7th Sep 2024
Judge: Mr Bob Blackley (Vaevictus)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy JW
DCC
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy JW
Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Oh Boy JW
Placing Critique
Excellent dog winning this strong class today, he is excellent in all departments, he has a typical head, full of breed type, showing expression, good bone but not overdone, good rib, but able to be spanned, good topline, strong loin, good quarters, moved well both ways with reach and drive covering the ground well, good coat and pelt well presented. CC and BOB
