Show Placings
Spennymoor & District Canine Society
16th Feb 2014
Judge: Ms Judith Fawcett (Carrock)
Special Yearling /
Reserve
Name at show: Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh
The Border Terrier Club Open Show
22nd Feb 2014
Judge: Mrs Karen Stockley (Foxfactor)
My thanks to the Officers and Committee for giving me the opportunity to undertake my first Breed Club judging appointment and my stewards Ken Mackenzie and Margaret Warren for their assistance in the ring.
My enjoyable day started with the picturesque drive to the venue, in the sunshine, a rarity lately! Grateful thanks also to the competitors for an entry of 111 (5 NFC) making 141 entries affording me the opportunity to go over some lovely dogs and sportingly accepting my choices.
The majority were in good coat and condition, a couple difficult to span, due more to being a little plump rather than in construction. All males were entire (a few would have benefited from a hygienic wipe for better presentation !), no kinked tails, one incorrect mouth and a couple of 'acceptable' level bites and some teeth really needed cleaning. I was surprised by the amount of untidy feet and overlong claws considering how claws can ultimately affect posture, balance and movement. I was pleased with both my line ups and had some close decisions to make.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh
Placing Critique
ten days younger than 1st,she has a typical ottery head with correct bite,presented in good coat ,shorter in rib than 1st, she has a good top line with well set on correct shape and length tail,moving well for one so young,2 nice puppies.
Special Beginners - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh
Billingham Synthonia CC Open Show
23rd Feb 2014
Judge: Mr D Mitchell
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG1, Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh
Gateshead MB CS Show
2nd Mar 2014
Judge: Mr Merchant
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG1, RBPIS, Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh
Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh
Newton Aycliffe & District Canine Society Open Show
16th Mar 2014
Judge: Mrs Ann Maltby (Pherjan)
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
29th Mar 2014
Judge: Mrs Jane Parker (Conundrum)
I would like to thank the BTC club, for giving me a second chance to judge this, the most prestigious of the breed clubs championship shows. I was judge elect in 2010, but caught the awful Noro virus the night before I was due to judge and spent the next two days flat out.
The new venue that the committee has found, has to be lauded. It is large, airy, light, the flooring is excellent. The car park looked huge. From a judges point of view I could see all the dogs clearly at any time. Congratulations on a super venue.
My two stewards, Chris Davis and Liz Barratt were so very organised and kept me informed and on time throughout the day, with good humour lots of smiles and attention to detail. With such a lovely entry numbers wise, it was a long day. Thank you both.
Living in Canada now, it was a real pleasure to judge dogs that I had mostly not seen. Obviously some of the older ones were mere youngsters before I left and it was nice to see how they had progressed through the years. I found no missing testicles, mouths on the whole were good, with only a few missing teeth or one or two misaligned. Heads were in general better overall than when I left, with more who carried a moderately broad backskull and also a lot more with very good underjaw, something one had to look hard to find a few years ago. Coats were on the whole, good, there were a very few however, who had greasy and dirty coats, this I feel is completely unnecessary. A few arrived without their coats, this is just unfortunate as dogs do not know about our ambitions in regard to shows, and if the coat needs to come out then so be it! Feet in some instances were weak, with some flat footed and others harefooted, this breed needs to have really good tight feet, small with thick pads and be well knuckled, poor feet make the whole outline of the dog look wrong. The worst fault I found, as usual were fronts, all the usual suspects were there, wide fronts, narrow fronts, flicking wrists etc. I do begin to wonder if we will ever get this completely right, but if we are breeders looking to the future, we must be hard on this most prevalent fault, and do not use these dogs and bitches in our breeding programmes. Bitches had the most quality through the entry, again, this is usual, however the dogs that were good, were very very good, and the best, were exceptional. Size does need to be watched, this is a somewhat cyclical thing, but there were some big dogs and bitches in the ring. The first and most important words in our standard...â€Essentially a working terrierâ€...if it cannot be spanned, it is too big. In general I feel the breed in the country of origin is in pretty good shape, the top percentage of the dogs I judged were quite lovely and had breed type to spare. In my critique you will no doubt notice expressions I use again and again. I find certain things are ubiquitous (but none the less hugely important to breed type) and have my pet ways of describing them, I hope you forgive my industrial repetition in some regards.
Special Beginners - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh
Placing Critique
Head ok, not so strong in muzzle as I would like. Moved away very well, but not so strong coming toward me. Good tail set on well.
Tweedmouth Canine Society Open Show
18th Apr 2014
Judge: Mrs Helen Davenport-Willis
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG1, Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh
Northern Border Terrier Club Open Show
19th Apr 2014
Judge: Mrs. Joyce Martin (Merumhor)
I would like to thank the Northern Border Terrier Club for their kind invitation to judge at this show, my first breed club appointment. I was well looked after by the committee and their hospitality was wonderful. I would like to thank my 2 ring stewards - Tracy Peacock and Allen Horner - who were very efficient in keeping me right and kept everything running smoothly. It was a great privilege for me to have such an excellent entry and of such good quality to go over. Thank you to all those who gave me this opportunity and for taking my decisions so sportingly.
Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh
Novice - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh
Seaham and District Canine Society Open Show
3rd May 2014
Judge: Mr W Gray (Pontbeck)
Graduate /
Reserve
Name at show: Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh
The Scottish Kennel Club
16th May 2014
Judge: Mr W Browne-Cole (Travella)
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh
Placing Critique
Feminine youngster, dark, expressive eyes, good bite, moved steadily.
Novice - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh
Scottish Border Terrier Club Open Show
1st Jun 2014
Judge: Jane Allison (Tividale)
Many thanks to the exhibitor’s and the committee for a very enjoyable day. Also to the hard working ladies of the committee in the kitchen and my exellant steward Jim Stewart.
Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh
Border Union Agricultural Society
15th Jun 2014
Judge: Mr J R Gilpin (Otterbobs)
Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh
Blackpool & District Canine Society Championship Show
20th Jun 2014
Judge: Mr Peter Bakewell
Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh
Hawick and District Canine Society Open Show
29th Jun 2014
Judge: Mrs M Winder.
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh
The Northern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
13th Jul 2014
Judge: Mrs. A. Gregory (Manx)
Junior - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh
Scottish Kennel Club
23rd Aug 2014
Judge: Mr Eddie Houston (Earthwise)
My first appointment at this level. My thanks to the society for inviting me and to my two very efficient stewards, Lorrraine and Barbara, who kept things moving.
I was very pleased with both my line ups and feel that my main winners were excellent examples of the breed. Many dogs were sporting dense, tweedy jackets but, as is always the case, some were lacking in coat and this did influence some of the placings. Mouths were good and only one dog was unspannable. On the downside, size is an issue and some of the minor puppies are already up to size. Front movement could be better in a number of exhibits and a few were carrying too much weight.
My sincere thanks to all those who entered and afforded me the privilege of going over their dogs.
Junior - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh
Birtley and District Canine Society Limited Show
28th Sep 2014
Judge: Lesley McNally (Conekesheved)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh
The Northern Border Terrier Club Open Show
4th Oct 2014
Judge: Jeff Luscott
Thank you for the invitation to judge a most enjoyable show, it was good to receive very homely hospitality and I was well looked after by my two very efficient stewards, Norma and Scott. Thank you to the exhibitors for the lovely entry and the sporting atmosphere created around the ring. I enjoyed judging the overall entry with most of the classes having close decisions to be made, with the junior, limit and open classes being particularly strong.
Junior - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh
Houghton Le Spring Canine Soc. Open Show
23rd Nov 2014
Judge: Mr. Mark Ord (Marnadee)
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh
Sunderland and District Canine Society Open Show
30th Nov 2014
Judge: Mr Adrian Marett (Greyteckels)
Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh
Newton Aycliffe and District Canine Society Open Show
7th Dec 2014
Judge: Mr John Thomas (Blaisdon)
Junior /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh
North and South Shields Canine Society
4th Jan 2015
Judge: Mrs. Liz Wright (Totherend)
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh
Placing Critique
Smaller grizzle bitch, with a lovely personality, short strong muzzle, dark eyes and ears, she strode out well but moved a little wide in front, coat good, well set carrot tail.
Darlington Canine Society Open Show
7th Feb 2015
Judge: Mr Matthew Oddie (Riowood)
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh
Jarrow and Hebburn CS Open Show
8th Feb 2015
Judge: Mrs C Richardson
Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh
Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Canine Society Open Show
1st Mar 2015
Judge: Mrs Patricia Wells (Kortebin)
Graduate /
Reserve
Name at show: Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh
Tweedmouth Canine Society Open Show
4th Apr 2015
Judge: Mrs Sandra Johnstone (Burnvale)
Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh
Birtley and District Canine Society Open Show
5th Apr 2015
Judge: Mrs Kathy Newsome (Kighill)
Yearling /
First Place
Name at show: Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh
Placing Critique
pleasing head with nice shaped eyes, level top line and a carrot tail.
Newton Aycliffe and District Canine Society Open Show
6th Apr 2015
Judge: Mrs Mandy Kenna (Cynetkoy)
Post Graduate /
Reserve
Name at show: Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh
The Northern Border Terrier Club Open Show
18th Apr 2015
Judge: Mr. J. Todd (Roxess)
I would like to express my thanks to the officers and committee of The Northern Border Terrier club for the invitation to judge my first Breed Club show and also acknowledge the help and assistance in the ring by my stewards Ann Maltby and Scott Cranson.
I thoroughly enjoyed my day and would like to thank the exhibitors for providing me with the opportunity to go over so many quality dogs.
I found the majority to be in good fit condition and in good coat. There was a variation in head type but most fit the standard in my interpretation.
Mouths were generally good with only a couple with an acceptable level bite. In some presentation could have been better with a few having untidy feet. I was impressed with both line ups and some decisions were very close.
Novice - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh
Sunderland and District Canine Society Open Show
19th Apr 2015
Judge: Mrs Dorothy Owen - Bisbee
Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh
Seaham and District Canine Society Open Show
2nd May 2015
Judge: Mr Eddie Webster (Benjcroft)
Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh
Northumberland County Show
25th May 2015
Judge: Mrs Tina Jones (Otterholme)
My thanks to the committee for inviting the invitation to judge at this friendly and well run show.
My thanks to the exhibitors for showing their dogs under me and the sporting manner they accepted my placings on the day
To be judging in the County where the Border Terrier originated from felt quite special, the landscape certainly gives you an appreciation of the environment that the breed was built to work in.
I was pleased to find the majority of exhibits, presented in the correct tweedy jackets, which I’m sure they appreciated being in , with the inclement weather we experienced on the day.
I found most exhibits to be of correct size and with typical heads, on the flip side I found some exhibits quite heavy in the front giving a somewhat ‘beefy’ appearance and also some round eyes giving a rather untypical expression.
I felt that my winners fitted the criteria of essentially a working terrier.
Yearling /
Second Place
Name at show: Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh
Placing Critique
smaller sized bitch, shown in good jacket, dark keen eye, correct bite, preferred the movement of 1.
The Scottish Border Terrier Club Open Show
7th Jun 2015
Judge: Mrs Ann Maltby (Pherjan)
I would like to thank the committee of the Scottish Border Terrier Club for the invitation to judge the show. Thanks also to my very able steward Joyce Orr and to the ladies in the kitchen for the excellent lunch. There were no bad mouths and all the males were entire. Coats were at various stages of growth on some exhibits but my principal winners had good double coats.
Yearling - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh
Border Union Agricultural Society
20th Jun 2015
Judge: Mrs Nancy Hogg (Raeburnfoot)
I thoroughly enjoyed my days judging at Border Union showground. Such a pleasant show. Many thanks go to my two very able stewards. They had the ring (& me) running like clockwork. Thanks also to the exhibitors who entered under me. Had some lovely dogs to go over & some hard decisions to make. Coats were probably the best I have seen for some time. Thick pelts, too, were much in evidence. Mouths were good. Fronts continue to be a problem & movement letting some otherwise promising dogs down.
Yearling - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh
Blackpool & District Canine Society
26th Jun 2015
Judge: Mr. Ian Higham (Comberdown)
I had been looking forward immensely to judging my first UK championship show. I sincerely thank the Blackpool and District Canine Society for the invite and also thank my two friendly, competent and helpful stewards, Mandy and Robert Geary for keeping everything right.
I would also give my deepest gratitude to those who exhibited under me for trusting my knowledge of the breed and my integrity to judge without fear or favour and further thank them for following my lead to stay in the outside ring through the numerous showers that were on and off all day. I feel privileged that you brought your dogs to me for my opinion.
As usual I was looking for Borders that had all the good breed type points as laid out in our standard, combined with correct physical construction to be able to cover the ground well.
I had no dirty or smelly dogs and only two or three of them could have done with having their teeth brushed so I can commend you all for that. I had only one dog that was slightly undershot and I found no tail deformities at all, which is excellent.
I found a variety of movement problems. But it has to be said that in general, movement seemed to have improved since I last judged the breed. I noticed a few more Borders with lighter colouring to their noses since I last judged, but, as instructed by our standard, I treated this as not a serious fault.
As often heard said, the term “on the day” always applies. I had to give my awards to the dogs that stood out on this day. So for those who may be a little disappointed, remember that on another occasion your dog could well have a better coat stage, move a little more positively or be more “on its toes.” Do not be disheartened and enjoy your showing and your dogs!
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh
The Border Terrier Club Open Show
17th Oct 2015
Judge: Mrs. Joyce Martin (Merumhor)
I would like to thank the Border terrier Club for the invitation to judge at the Open Show at Low Hesket. It was an honour and privilege to be offered this appointment. I was delighted with the super entry of 96 dogs making a total entry of 132 and appreciate the turnout of so many fine dogs on the day and the sporting way my decisions were taken. Thank you to my ring stewards Ken McKenzie and Dave Hodgson for keeping everything running smoothly for me. Also thank you to the committee for their hospitality and to Jane Shaw for providing a lovely lunch which I enjoyed very much.
Special Beginners - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh
Northern Counties Sporting Terrier Association Open Show
5th Mar 2016
Judge:
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh
Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Canine Society Open
6th Mar 2016
Judge: Mr David Anderson (Nisyros)
Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh
The Scottish Border Terrier Club Open Show
5th Jun 2016
Judge: Mr C Wallace (Hobholt)
My thanks to the officers, committee and members of The Scottish Border Terrier Club for the invitation and to the exhibitors, thank you for bringing your Borders'. My steward Joyce Orr was superb as was the welcome, hospitality and lunch. The weather was spectacular, but became increasingly hotter as the day progressed. Everyone took care to make sure the Borders were kept cool, in the shade and well hydrated. I noticed two level bites during judging, (not a problem), all the dogs were complete, a couple of Borders were a little over weight compared to the standard. I noticed a few Borders had a fair amount of tartar on their teeth, nails and dewclaws could have been trimmed on some. Nevertheless, a nice group of Borders who were credit to the breed and their owners.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh
Placing Critique
Gr&T, Big teeth, strong muzzle, strong head, workmanlike, keen expression, up on her patterns, easy span, liked her coat & pelt, topline was held on the move, tailset was good. A fit Border who moved well and showed with enthusiasm for her handler
Border Union Agricultural Society
19th Jun 2016
Judge: Mrs M Wanless
My sincere thanks go to the officers and committee of Border Union for this appointment, this is such a well run, friendly show, with outstanding hospitality!
My thanks also to my two Stewards on the day, Ella Linton, and Alan Small. Thank you too to all those who entered under me, and came, and accepted my decisions with good grace. I was pleased with my winners. I do wish though that dogs were shown on a loose lead, and stacked freely. Big ears are becoming prevalent, not as in the standard. Presentation and condition played a large part in my decisions.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh
Northern Counties Sporting Terrier Association Group Open Show
9th Oct 2016
Judge: Mrs M Armstrong (Carrickfarm) & Dr S Fraser (Achnagairn)
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh
Northern Counties Sporting Terrier Association
18th Mar 2017
Judge: Dogs Mrs Val Mann - Bitches Mrs Norma Ellis
Thankyou for the nice entry of bitches spoilt for choice. A nice friendly show with a hard working Committee. Norma Ellis
Thank you to the Committee of this friendly, well run show for inviting me to judge the Border Terrier dogs. Val Mann
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh
The Scottish Border Terrier Club Limit Show
28th Jan 2018
Judge: Mrs M Armstrong (Carrickfarm)
I would like to thank The Scottish Border Terrier Club committee for inviting me to judge the 2018 Limited Show and to the exhibitors who gave me the opportunity to go over their dogs. I enjoyed the day very much.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Akenside Dimple At Wreighaugh
Placing Critique
Smaller type with a feminine head and alert expression. Ok for bone. Level topline and short carrot tail. Harsh dense coat and thick pliable pelt. Moved ok when settled.
