Show Placings
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
31st Mar 2018
Judge: Mrs Lesley Gosling (Akinside)
My grateful thanks to the BTC for the invitation to judge the annual Championship show and my thanks to my efficient stewards who were kept busy. I was astonished to see from my catalogue, as I prepared my critique, how far exhibitors had travelled, particularly with the unpredictable weather we are experiencing. Thank you all for coming.
Movement is improving. There are still are some upright shoulders and poor rear angulation. Size is incredibly variable and as this breed has a strong working heritage some exhibits would struggle to get into any fox earth. I would like to see more muscle tone on back ends. The opportunities to work Borders may have diminished, but the breed standard is our template and we should stick to it or we will have classes filled with ‘showing fools.’
Don’t chalk coats to harden them. Your judges will find it. It’s unnecessary - don’t let it become a fashion. A good coat needs no embellishments and good coats on the day were excellent coats. Coats will grow but in the process may miss out on top honours at a Championship show. We all want our dogs to have their best coats on a show day, but the two things don’t always coincide. I also appreciated that coats kept going for Crufts recently had then been stripped out.
Quality and breed type were lacking in some exhibits. Young heads need time at puppy stage but some young males were disappointing. One puppy dog was chronically thin. Puppies should be puppy-ish, carry a bit of weight and be happy in the ring and socialised. The Exhibition Hall is noisy and some pups are phased by unusual sounds, but I’m pleased to say that temperaments were excellent. I dislike seeing youngsters being strung up - dancing on their toes - and having their leads jerked to keep their attention, or to get them walking in a straight line. Try talking to your dog on the move and loosen those leads.
I have expressed an opinion on baiting before, and I will keep doing it until exhibitors take note, or I die pleading. Baiting a dog on the table unbalances the dog, gets in the way of the judge doing his/her job properly when it comes to checking the bite, and distracts the dogs completely. Borders are especially curious of strangers who approach, so the table contest for them becomes ‘bait’ or ‘stranger.’ A judge doesn’t want to waste time getting the dog’s attention away from bait. Practice getting the stance correct on a table without bait. Please - keep your bait until the dog is on the floor.
All males were entire; scissor bites generally were very good but some varied from a level bite, to the odd missing or chipped tooth and a couple of slightly wry mouths, but teeth were well presented and clean. There was just one kinked tail.
The best exhibits were exceptionally good. Eyes were dark and of good shape, bright and healthy. The good coats were tight, crisp and of great texture. Movement was impressive on the whole – straight and true - and almost all dogs were spannable. Sadly, not enough cards to go round and in some of the senior classes of both sexes, there were beautiful exhibits in tremendous condition, which could change places at any time. Their owners are to be congratulated.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando
Placing Critique
Smart, spannable boy, taller than the winner. Good coat. Promising head and lovely expression. Topline and tailset level on the move and he moved out well.
The Northern Border Terrier Club Open Show
14th Apr 2018
Judge: Ms Judith Fawcett (Carrock)
I would firstly like to thank the Northern Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge their show and for their lovely hospitality – lunch was very tasty. Thank you also to the committee for their lovely gift. My two stewards, Graham Richardson and Geoff Sugars, kept things moving along nicely – well done. This was my first breed club show and I was absolutely delighted with the excellent entry – thank you to everyone for giving me the opportunity of going over your dogs. As expected coats were at various stages but on the whole were good; only a couple of exhibits on the day had no coat at all. All dogs were entire and there were no kinked tails. There were one or two missing or broken teeth, especially in the veteran class and one or two untidy mouths. I thoroughly enjoyed my day and was delighted with my main winners - I had some really good quality dogs to judge.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando
Placing Critique
7 month old with masculine head, strong jaw and excellent dentition. Up on the leg but narrow throughout and spannable. He kept a level top line on the move, although he does need to tighten up in the front. Good coat and pelt.
Novice - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando
Placing Critique
1st in Minor Puppy dog.
West of England Ladies' Kennel Society
28th Apr 2018
Judge: Miss Anita Harrison (Iacheslei)
Many thanks to the society for inviting me to judge and to the exhibitors for a lovely entry of 117 making 151. My very efficient stewards did a marvelous job and kept the ring running well throughout the day. I thoroughly enjoyed my day and was pleased that exhibitors accepted my decisions in a sporting manner. There was a good atmosphere around the ring and all exhibits displayed good temperaments. I was disappointed to see so many large oversized dogs (and bitches) which were not able to be spanned. Movement was also a concern, I was forgiving of loose front movement in some of the youngsters, but both front and rear movement in some of the adult exhibits was poor. Many exhibits had large ears, low tail sets or short round ribs which had to be penalized. I was pleased with my main winners and delighted to see my Best of Breed shortlisted in the group and the Best Special Beginner placed 2nd in the SB group.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando
Novice - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando
Placing Critique
smart 7 months old, reserve in MPD, good topline, well ribbed, good bone and small neat feet, large ears and just a little too much of him.
The Joint Border Terrier Clubs' Championship Show
6th May 2018
Judge: Mrs Melanie Lewis (Tonromel)
Thank you to the Officers and Committee of the Yorks. Lancs. and Cheshire BTC (the host Club for this year) for the invitation to officiate at the Joint BTCs Championship Show and to my two Stewards, Graham Richardson and Bridget Singh, for their invaluable help and assistance on the day. Thank you to the exhibitors for giving me a super entry for the breed of 187 exhibits (includes 10 NFC) making 201 entries, for the privilege of allowing me to judge your dogs and also for the sporting manner in which my decisions were accepted.
The standard in both sexes was pleasing and in some classes there were some strong contenders. There were some very nice youngsters which I thought looked most promising and feel sure will go on to have a bright future. Size of some of the exhibits was rather concerning, although from ringside they may have looked in proportion, hands on they were just far too big.
Front movement continues to be of concern but today there was also some poor rear movement. Heads and Mouths were on the whole good with just one or two with incorrect dentition or a missing tooth. Noticeably some exhibits were quite heavy in ear which detracts from the typical border look. Coats were variable, feet on the majority were good, being firmly padded. All males were entire and the temperaments displayed by the exhibits whilst going over them was good, although I was conscious of a few outside of the ring being rather vocal, especially when other dogs and their handlers passed by.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando
Placing Critique
a taller dog with a good jacket and pelt. Head is in proportion but he is a tad heavy in ear, moved well behind but needs to tighten slightly in front, good topline.
Novice - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando
Placing Critique
(2nd in Minor Puppy)
National Dog Show
11th May 2018
Judge: Mrs Jane Morton-Shaw (Fehmarn)
My sincere thanks to the Birmingham National Dog Show committee for inviting me to judge at what was my first CC appointment. My thanks also go to my super-efficient stewards on the day. Thanks to all of you exhibitors who gave me an excellent entry, and for your sporting acceptance of my decisions, some of which were difficult, as there were a couple of times when the quality was so good, it was hard to separate them, so I had to look at the minor points to split them.
There were a couple of level bites but no kinked tails. My main grumble were the huge ears on too many exhibits, front movement on many left much to be desired, and a number of exhibits were too big overall making some unspannable. A couple of dogs were badly overweight. All exhibits were presented in good clean condition.
I had a wonderful time and hopefully the exhibitors enjoyed their day too at this well-run show. The icing on the cake was the fact that my Best Puppy in Breed went on to win Terrier Puppy Group 2, and my DCC/Best Veteran went on the win Terrier Veteran Group 2.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando
Placing Critique
Lovely grizzle of good size, hopefully he won't grow on too much. Excellent topline. Good front and rear angulation. Excellent pelt and coat texture. Good head maturing nicely. Nice length of neck. Lovely thick ear lobes. Good bite. Moved well with drive.
Novice - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
12th May 2018
Judge: Mrs. Carolyn Richardson (Staynorwood)
Many thanks to the Officers and Committee of the YLBTC for their kind invitation to judge their Open Show and the exhibitors for the sporting way they accepted my decisions. Thank you also to my Ring Stewards Ian Hopper and Bridget Singh. I was very pleased with my winners on the day.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando
Placing Critique
Masculine dog, typical head with strong jaw, big teeth. Good reach of neck and shoulders, nice length of back and well angulated rear. Correct double jacket. Tail set on Ok. Moved confidently around the ring.
Novice - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando
Placing Critique
as above
Lancashire Sporting Terrier Opoen Show
13th May 2018
Judge: Mr Graham Richardson (Staynorwood)
Best Puppy
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando
Placing Critique
8 month old , Good head with well set ears , correct bite with big teeth. Good length of neck leading into well laid shoulders. Narrow throughout ,level tail set . Moved with ease around the ring. B.P.I.B.
Three Counties
7th Jun 2018
Judge: Mrs T J Baird
I would like to extend my sincerest thanks to the society for the invitation to judge and for the wonderful welcome and hospitality.
The day was made even more pleasurable thanks to my two lovely stewards Colin and Margret who kept the ring in order and most importantly were pleasant and friendly.
The ring was a very good size;it was a joy to judge outside with the beautiful back drop of the Malvern Hills ,even the weather was perfect -not too hot and a slight breeze. The ground however was uneven with the grass rather long, causing some dogs to hop and skip making assessment of some dog’s movement difficult.
I found a good breadth of quality in some of the Bitch classes and some nit picking decisions had to be made, notably in the excellent junior bitch class.
Size needs to be watched as some youngsters were very difficult to span, coats were on the whole very good with just a few that had recently been stripped out and a couple of blown coats.
A of couple of exhibits had kinked tails and a couple of youngsters with level bites, all the males were entire.
Thank you to the sporting exhibitors for entering and accepting my decisions, I am honoured to judge so many quality Border terriers and was pleased to watch the best of breed short listed in the group, later hearing the puppy gained Puppy group 4.
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando
Placing Critique
8 month rich coloured Grizzle and tan in tight harsh coat with thick pliable pelt. Attractive Otter head with good width of skull and strength of muzzle. Excellent scissor bite. Lovely reach of neck, good length of body & well carried back ribs, topline spot on to correct tailset. Easy to span. Moved accurately and covered the ground with a good long stride. Stylish balanced puppy that showed well in a free stack.
The Royal Cheshire County Show
20th Jun 2018
Judge: Mrs Elizabeth Barrett (Howthwaite)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando
Best Puppy
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando
Placing Critique
9 months old, grizzle and tan dog. Lovely head with keen expression. Excellent bite. Short strong muzzle, little stop, well set ears and a kind dark eye. Good forequarters and bone right through pasterns to thickly padded feet. Well ribbed back with good topline and underline. Looks up to size but is easily spanned being narrow throughout. Excellent topline and tailset. Nicely angulated racy hindquarters. Harsh topcoat just coming in on top of a lovely thick undercoat. Very true on the move. BPIB & RBOB
Goosnargh and Longridge A.S. Open Show
7th Jul 2018
Judge: G McDermott (Macadermus)
Best Puppy
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando
Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando
The Northern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
15th Jul 2018
Judge: Professor S P Dean (Tyrian)
Thoroughly enjoyed my day with the NBTC. My thanks to the Committee for the appointment and the exhibitors for their entry of Borders. I was well looked after all day and I would like to express my gratitude to my Stewards who did an excellent job by keeping focused on their task throughout the day. I was extremely pleased with the overall quality of the dogs across both sexes. For those who left without prize cards do not be too disappointed, I saw only one undershot jaw and no dog was out of place in the show ring. My top winners were all outstanding dogs and there were several others who deserve that label who were placed but did not reach the final accounting. Overall heads are very good but let’s be careful not to breed for too much strength in skull. Ensure we balance what we have with equal strength in muzzle and under-jaw and please lots more beautiful large white teeth. Most dogs had the correct outline, with many good top-lines and neat tails. Coats and pelts were generally very good and do not be afraid to show a Border in that rich, thick ,harsh, double coat they are well known for. Generally conformation was correct, with shoulders and stifles showing acceptable angulation. The straight stifle is quite rare, but equally let’s not over do the angulation of the hind limb as that produces weakness. Short hocks go best with correct stifles. Dogs with a length of leg, drive from hindquarters, tight feet and good ribbing did well today provided they had the typical Border Terrier characteristics we all look for. A few dogs are getting a little long in body for a variety of reasons. Some have their shoulder set forwards on the chest, some lack the well ribbed-back conformation and so appear to have long couplings and some have shorter legs than they ideally need. Much of this was marginal today but they are all points to remember as the breed moves forward. I was pleased with the CC line ups and excited by the quality in some of the youngsters coming through. It would have been nice to reward some of these emerging future champions with higher honours but the quality at the top was too much for relatively immature dogs.
Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando
Placing Critique
10 mo Up on the leg, strong head and correct expression. Spannable. Clean, neat narrow lines but not quite balanced at the moment. Great coat and pelt. Not as much reach or drive on the move as 1. Maturity will reveal true potential.
Leeds Championship Dog Show
29th Jul 2018
Judge: Mr Brian Baxter (Beenaben)
Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando
The Midland Border Terrier Club Championship Show
5th Aug 2018
Judge: Dogs: Jimmy Gilpin, Bitches: Hilary Gilpin
Bitches :- Thank you to the committee for the very kind invitation to judge the bitches at your always sunny show, yes it was very hot but all dogs were underneath the gazebo when not being assessed. Thank you to all who exhibited in the hot afternoon sun, we all coped very well.
I've had BT's since 1978 and started showing in 1986, I have meet quite a few friends along the way and judged many BT's, today I found some lovely exhibits as you always do, the downside was so many other dogs really had poor movement both front and rear. Handlers must watch their dogs as bad movement is a no no for me. Coats were mainly good, some with no coat at all and were penalised accordingly. In all the bitches there was only one undershot mouth.
I totally agreed with the dog judge for best in show, the dog stood out for us both, in movement, confirmation and type. Judge Hilary Gilpin
Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando
Placing Critique
This young man went round the ring like he owned it, come get me, shorter in muzzle than 1st, good neck and shoulders and not over boned, excellent hind angulation, just losing out on coat today.
Carlisle & DCS Open Show
11th Aug 2018
Judge: Mr Ken Fraser (Ycart)
Best Puppy
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando
City of Birmingham
1st Sep 2018
Judge: Mr Dave Matthews (Tojamatt)
Many thanks to City of Birmingham Canine Society for giving me the opportunity to judge this show , my first Championship show, may I also thank every exhibitor who entered the show ,and also my steward Alan Tomlinson for his help.
I enjoyed my day ,I was very pleased with the entry,I had some difficult decisions to make on the day .
The ring was of a good size and that gave the exibits the chance to get into there stride,front movement on some exibits was a little loose ,but I had some real good movers, a few low set tails are creeping in to the breed ,Iwas pleased with the condition and presentation of the exhibits ,I found some really good pelts and coats, I am pleased to say the the day passed without a cross word from any of the exibits ,I was pleased with heads and expression , some foreign expressions had been appearing in recent years.
May I again thank you all for the chance to go over your dogs , and for the way you accepted my decisions .
Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando
Darlington Championship Show
14th Sep 2018
Judge: Mr Chris Wallace (Hobholt)
My thanks to Darlington Dog Show Society for the opportunity to judge my first Championship Show and to the exhibitors for bringing your Borders’. My stewards John and Carol were very helpful and kept the ring well organised. Despite feeling somewhat nervous before judging started I thoroughly enjoyed the day and thank the exhibitors for accepting my decisions.
Our standard mentions moderate 4 times in its current form, it also provides guidance on size (weight) and body (spanning). I mention these points as there were a surprising number of Borders’ that were impossible to span, were too deep in chest, big, heavy and exaggerated in a number of areas. Movement became a key criteria when placing my Borders along with being moderate and not exaggerated. A lot of Borders were “Knitting” in front movement or flicking their wrists outwards, probably best described as erratic compared to the Borders that moved well. Mouths were good overall, one chipped tooth which was of no consequence. Coats and pelts were excellent overall, and the dogs were complete.
Overall, we have a number of promising youngsters coming through and it’s unfortunate judges only have two “tickets” to hand out.
Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Championship Show
30th Sep 2018
Judge: Mr David Fryer (Irton)
My thanks to the Club for an enjoyable day; and to my stewards Kevin and Julie who ensured that all flowed smoothly and that my only task was to judge the dogs. Thanks also to the rest of the committee and helpers who ensured a well run show. I was well pleased with the entry; real quality beyond the available cards in many classes. I had no bad mouths (a few lost and broken teeth, not a major problem to me); but quite a few with small teeth in a technically perfect bite. All males were entire. I had expected (from recent ringside observation) to find front movement, in particular, a problem; so was pleasantly surprised in the entry on the day in this respect. However, too many of the dogs did not have the construction and fitness to appear able to move efficiently over rough ground all day. Coats were variable, most being well prepared and tidy; pelts, on the whole, were good, but feet were often weak with thin pads.
Junior - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando
Placing Critique
a bigger, narrower, dog, excellently prepared, looked good standing, and though slightly upright in front covered his ground well, tail longer than perfect, hope he’s finished his growing
The Northern Border Terrier Club Open Show
7th Oct 2018
Judge: Gemma Vaughan nee Alpe (Holteal)
My thanks goes to Northern border terrier club firstly for the invite to judge, its was a great honour to judge in a geographically different area to myself. Thank you to all who had entered and all that showed under me.
The hospitality at the show was second to none with a fantastic lunch on offer.
Thank you to my steward Allen Horner on the day who helped run my ring very smoothly.
I was overall very pleased with the quality of dogs that were shown under me just one dog with a bad mouth and another dog with a kinked tail. Varying stages of coats today but I will not place down if I can see what I'm looking for coming through.
Again thank you for your entries and allowing me to judge your dogs.
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando
Placing Critique
A very promising youngsters,great tight coat,moved out with great confidence giving a very pleasing outline. Good head with nice strong muzzle not over done. Just preferred head of 1 over 2.
Post Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando
Placing Critique
As Junior class
The Border Terrier Club Open Show
20th Oct 2018
Judge: Mr Kevin Green (Terabyte)
I would like to thank the club officers & committee for inviting me to judge their show. I would also like to thank the stewards Anna & Judith for doing an excellent job and for keeping the show flowing so well. I was very pleased with the entry and thank you to all the exhibitors for such a lovely entry. I had such lovely dogs & bitches to go over on the day, they had good coats and pelts overall, I was a little disappointed on movement. All dogs were entire.
Once again I would like to thank the Club for a well-run show and such enjoyable day.
Best Junior
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando
Best Dog
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando
Best In Show
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando
Placing Critique
Grizzle & Tan. He has an Otter head and strong muzzle, with correct bite with dark ears good length of neck leading to correct shoulders & narrow front, nice flat rib set well back lovely top line & tail set he had a harsh coat & pelt. Was pleasing to go over on the day and stood out for me hence (B.O.B).
Post Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando
Placing Critique
See Junior Dog.
Darwen CS Open Show
9th Dec 2018
Judge: Mr L Reynolds
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando
Boston & District Canine Society
6th Jan 2019
Judge: Mrs Beverley Barber (Alcumlow)
Thank you to all exhibitors who entered their dogs for me to judge. Thank you to Boston Show Society for inviting me to judge and putting on a very well organised event. Running these events is hard work and takes a lot of organising. The breed has changed a lot in the thirty years I have owned and been part of. Heads are very varied and lack strength under the eye so giving a weaker muzzle and too many domed skulls. Good movement is hard to find too many borders just mark time. Coats were varied but it is a difficult time of the year and I am not a fan of the over tidied coat or worrying about perfect presentation but a little attention to detail helps. A lot of long nails and excess hair on the feet, and a lot of long hair left on sides of the head and muzzles. My judging is based on good shape and conformation in accordance with the breed standard and of course good movement that allows the dog to cover the ground with ease. No animal is perfect and we all judge in our own way but I enjoyed today's challenge.
DCC
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando
Placing Critique
Lovely young dog. Excellent ottery shaped head. Strong powerful bite with big teeth. Arched neck with firm topline correctly held on the move. Enough length to body well
ribbed back, easily spanned. Well let down to hock, powerful rear end. Well shaped feet nicely padded. This dog excelled on the move covering the ground with ease using an effortless stride. Dog and handler have good rapport producing a pleasing picture. A pleasure to award this young dog with CC and BOB. Pleased to watch him short listed in
a very competitive group.
Class Critique
The four dogs in this class were very diverse in breed type.
Yearling - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando
Manchester Championship Show
18th Jan 2019
Judge: Mrs. Kathy Newsome (Kighill)
My first judging appointment at a Championship show and what a lovely day I had. Firstly I would like to thank the Manchester Dog Society for inviting me to judge their show, and also to all the exhibitors for showing their support.
I had a lovely selection of dogs and I was very pleased with the quality that came before me. All dogs were entire and mouths were good. Some dogs could have done with being tidied up a little more.
Junior - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando
Crufts
9th Mar 2019
Judge: Mrs Trak Fryer (Irton)
A very great thank you to the exhibitors for giving me such a superb entry, I hope that I did it justice. My thanks must also go to my Stewards who worked very hard to keep the classes moving well.
This was a very challenging entry with some very big classes filled with quality dogs all the way through, there were no easy decisions. I tried to pull out all the dogs that I felt were in contention to give those exhibits a closer look. This meant that those out of coat or condition paid the penalty. particularly in the upper classes many super quality dogs had to go out without a place - I just didn't have enough cards.
On the plus side all the exhibits were good tempered and happy in the ring. Most dogs came with a good coat on and a decent pelt. There were plenty of good heads and neat well balanced Borders, the key to the Standard. The Breed Standard asks for a dog that can run, requiring heart and lung room, and that can go to ground, requiring a good rib carried back without exaggerated angulations, a rather challenging blueprint to fit into a fairly small package.
There were quite a number with rather heavy or thin ears, round eyes and I was surprised to find quite a number of “winter noses”; I did not necessarily penalise these if the rest was OK. There were a number of heads with weak jaws framed by sticky out ears, a worrying trend. There were some heavy bitches well beyond spannable.
The biggest problem is movement with the forward angulations mostly at fault, this has been a problem in the breed for some time but there are now a significant number with tied in fronts waving their forelegs about, a new variant!
A well made dog will just cover the ground without any fuss or flipping – a joy to see. In order to do this they also need a reasonable build of muscle and it is a constant concern of mine that so many that come into the show ring do not have this.
Yearling - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando JW
Placing Critique
A bigger dog but spannable, perhaps a bit up on the leg. Attractive head with a good strong jaw and good earset. Good for bone with good rib carried back, in good fit condition, showing and moving well, a very attractive picture.
Class Critique
A big, rather difficult class where a lot of good dogs had to go cardless, the first three here were outstanding young dogs.
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
30th Mar 2019
Judge: Mrs Denise Townsend (Llanishen)
Thank you to the officers, committee and members of the Border Terrier Club for awarding the honour of judging this prestigious show and for giving me such a warm welcome. The show had a wonderfully friendly atmosphere and I hope everyone enjoyed the day as much as I did. Many thanks to all exhibitors for their entries, and for allowing me the opportunity to go over their dogs, something I consider a privilege. My stewards Judy and Judith looked after me perfectly and kept everything moving smoothly.
I was very pleased with my winners and with the overall standard of the entry. Some causes for concern included a small number of wry mouths in the early dog classes, exhibits with barely any undercoat and some heads which were lacking strength in their under-jaw.
Yearling - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando JW
Placing Critique
Nicely proportioned but up to size for me; built along the right lines with racy outline and flat rib. Very striking rich red colour.
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
20th Apr 2019
Judge: Mr Graham Richardson (Staynorwood)
I would like to thank the Officers and Committee for inviting me to judge their Open Show and also the sporting way in which the exhibitors accepted my decisions. Also thank you to my stewards Anna Duxbury and Bridget Singh for keeping the ring moving smoothly throughout the day. Most exhibits were shown in a fit condition although there were one or two that were a little over weight and nervous on the day.
Limit - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando JW
Placing Critique
Second smart dog in this class with a good otterhead with neat ears and correct bite Good length of neck leading into well laid shoulders. Narrow throughout and good tail set . Moved with ease around the ring. Could easily swap places with 1st on another day.
National Dog Show
11th May 2019
Judge: Mrs Anne Heathcote (Saxheath)
I would like to thank the Society for giving me the opportunity to judge our breed for the first time at their 160th Anniversary show and for their hospitality. I was able to complete the judging in good time thanks to my two excellent Stewards Steph and Alan.
The quality of the entry was pleasing overall but one or two could have benefited from tidying , it is a show and you owe it to your dog to present them well , and I was unable to span a few . However , my main winners were for me the correct size and in some of the classes the decisions were very close.
Thank you for accepting my decisions so gracefully.
Yearling - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando JW
Class Critique
Three lovely dogs who I found hard to split.
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.
Yearling - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando JW
Placing Critique
Very smart eyecatching dog and well presented but a different type to my winner, good hind angulation which he uses with drive but not just as good in shoulder and rib, although is spannable. Hard and fit with a new coat coming in, but didn’t have the depth of coat today.
East of England Championship Show
6th Jul 2019
Judge: Mrs Janet Alexander (Glenbucket)
Yearling - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando JW
Placing Critique
well balanced good coat and pelt preferred overall balance of 1 moved ok
The Northern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
13th Jul 2019
Judge: Mrs Laura Illingworth (Thorneyhurst)
A big thanks to The Northern Border Terrier Club for there invitation to judge their club show, my first club open show was for the Northern many years ago, and the friendliness and hospitality has not changed. Thank you to the exhibitors for such a good entry and great atmosphere around the ring, and most especially to my two capable stewards Carolyn and Graham Richardson for keeping every thing flowing, and not putting a foot wrong all day. The quality of exhibits was second to none and many good dogs had to go home without a card, teeth were excellent and not one kinked tail or missing testicle all day, nice to see so many of the borders looked capable of doing a days work.
Yearling - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando JW
Placing Critique
Beautiful headed dog, good out line, nice bone neat feet, narrow front turned out perfectly, strides out well
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!
RDCC
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando JW
Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando JW
Placing Critique
Caught my eye from the start, an extremely smart, masculine dog with quality construction all through. Moderate length of neck, well angulated quarters at both ends, good topline, and moved well. Nice head and expression, in good coat, and spannable, Res. DCC.
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.
Limit - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando JW
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.
Yearling - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando JW
Placing Critique
grizzle, close decision between 1 and 2, excellent top line and rear assembly, good front with prominent fore chest, quality coat and thick pelt, moved well both ways
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.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando JW
DCC
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando JW
Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando JW
Placing Critique
2 years old grizzle. Loved this dog, great presence and produced and handled well. He has a strong head, with strength in jaw, large white teeth, gentle dark eye and neat ears. Good width of skull, into powerful neck, shoulder ok, straight front, well boned, with neat feet. He spanned easily, and had good ribs. Super harsh coat on a thick pelt. He had a level top-line, correct tail set and tail. He moved with easy stride, covering the ground effortlessly. Well muscled, fit dog. Pleased to award him best dog and best of breed. DCC, BOB
Midland Counties Championship Show
24th Oct 2019
Judge: Mr Stuart Plane
Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando JW
Placing Critique
A taller dog in exceptional form with a lovely head correct eye and mouth, well placed shoulders giving a good topline. Preferred the balance of the CC and Rcc winners in the challenge.
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.
Limit - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando JW
Placing Critique
another very smart border who on another day could easily change places with 1st. Lovely head and expression, dark short muzzle with correct bite, super body properties giving a well balanced outline, easily spanned, shown and handled very well, just a bit short of coat today.
Crufts
8th Mar 2020
Judge: Mr Simon Jackson (Clipstone)
Firstly, I would like to thank the Kennel Club for allowing me the honour of judging this Border Terrier Centenary year. I also thank my excellent stewards for keeping me on track and to everybody who gave me such a fantastic entry, both in numbers and quality across all classes. To be blunt, I don't think I have ever seen and enjoyed such a very high quality entry before. Unfortunately many good exhibits went home unrewarded. Several classes the placed exhibits could have all stood in first place. I really was splitting hairs. I can honestly say that I really enjoyed myself and hope everybody else did too. I'd also like to thank Joyce Martin and my son, Laurence Jackson, for the excellent photographs which has made the writing of this critique so much easier. I understand Laurence also live-streamed the CC's and BOB – technology far above me – but thanks!
Limit - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando JW
Placing Critique
Again lovely keen expression, strong head and muzzle. Good front, nice topline. Correct ribs, loin and quarters. Covered the ground well. Hard coat.
Class Critique
Here's another class where the quality was not limited – ha ha!
Southern Counties Canine Association
27th Jun 2021
Judge: Mr Kevin Green (Terabyte)
I would like to thank all the Officers and Committee of the Southern Counties Canine Association for inviting me to judge their show for Border Terriers. It was my first judging appointment for a CH Show and I was very pleased with my entry also I would like to thank all the exhibitors who entered and for allowing me to go over their dogs. They all showed and behaved very well. Last but not least I would like to thank my steward who did an excellent job keeping everything flowing very well.
Limit - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando JW
Placing Critique
Seen this dog before lovely dog, good head with correct bite and length of neck leading to narrow front presented and showed well.
East of England Championship Show
8th Jul 2021
Judge: Mr Ian Hopper (Esyntona)
My thanks go to the East of England committee for inviting me to judge the show. Thank you to my two stewards who efficiently helped exhibitors to follow the corvid regulations in place for the show.
For quite a lot of the younger dogs it was there first show due to the lockdown they all handled it well.
All teeth were ok a few of the dogs were just spannable there was no problem with the bitches
I was pleased with my final line ups for dogs and bitches and the main winners I feel could still carry out the work they were bred for if required.
Limit - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando JW
Placing Critique
Another nice dog with strong head in good coat narrow throughout preferred movement of the winner could change places on another day
Class Critique
Strong class quality dogs
The Midland Border Terrier Club 2020 Championship Show
24th Sep 2021
Judge: (Dogs) Anne Gregory (Remony) (Bitches) Liz Wright (Totherend)
DOGS:
A most enjoyable day judging dogs at this show and I would like to thank the Club for inviting me to do so. Thanks also to my two stewards, John and John, who kept things moving along in a professional and efficient manner. Thanks also to the exhibitors for their support and allowing me the privilege of going over their dogs.
Mouths, on the whole, were good and I found only one suspect mouth. There were plenty of typical otter heads but evidence also of stops that were too deep and muzzles that were too short, which is not typical of an otter head.
Movement in some dogs was less than desirable with a few crossing in front, toeing in or flicking wrists. Rear movement was somewhat better but side movement showed some dogs short stepping. I also found some flat, slack feet and loose pasterns, which could well have been improved with proper exercise, and some feet could have been tidied up to better effect.
Generally coats and pelts were harsh and thick but, in some classes, lack of coat was the deciding factor in final placements.
My main concern today was size and weight. Some dogs were very difficult to span, were too heavy and did not come to hand well. This must be addressed to ensure Borders remain fit for the purpose they were intended.
I was pleased with my final line-up and my co judge and I whole heartedly agreed when it came to the final awards.
BITCHES:
My thanks to the Midland Border Terrier Club for offering this my first judging appointment at championship level. I had a really enjoyable day and must thank exhibitors for their wonderful entry and allowing me the opportunity to go over their dogs. Huge thanks also to my two stewards, John & John, who kept everything running smoothly.
I was really pleased with the quality of exhibits, unfortunately this meant some good dogs went unplaced.
Coats were at various stages, all acceptable, but I personally prefer more than less. Some of the exhibits would have benefitted from a tidy up, especially feet. Front movement could have been better, a few upright shoulders and over-angulated rear ends. Overall size was OK, but a few were over weight which made them unspannable.
Really pleased with my final line up and final awards.
Limit - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando JW
National Dog Show
24th Sep 2021
Judge: Mrs Wendy Mooney (Chesterton)
Thank you to the committee of Birmingham Dog Show Society for inviting me to judge Border Terriers at their show. Many thanks to all the exhibitors who entered and gave me the honour and pleasure of judging their dogs. I had a fabulous entry and was truly spoilt for choice in many of the classes. One general observation is that there were quite a number of dogs that were, in my opinion, simply too big to do the job that they are bred to do.
Limit - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando
The Yorkshire, Lancashire and Cheshire Border Terrier Club Championship Show
26th Sep 2021
Judge: Mrs D Bullen (Fevstone)
I would like to thank the officers and committee for the hard work and smooth running of the show. I would also like to thank my two stewards for doing an excellent job. The exhibitors seemed to enjoy the show judging by the popularity of my top honours. Unlike one particular exhibitor who needed his teddy putting back in his cot judging by his unsporting behaviour. 4 were found to be unspannable with a couple of bad mouths, also some were far to thin, which is unacceptable and one or two could have smelled a little sweeter. It's all well and good getting dressed up, you are letting your dogs down if they pong.
Limit - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando JW
The Northern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
9th Oct 2021
Judge: Mr Jimmy Gilpin (Otterbobs)
I feel honoured to have been elected by the members to have judged their clubs 75 year show, and can I thank Alan and Graham for keeping things running so smoothly for me, and can I especially thank the committee for lunch that they provided and also Mr J Whalton for looking after me and my wife, I am not going to rant on about this and that but where have all the heads and tail sets gone ?
RDCC
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando
Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando
Placing Critique
Quality striking red dog in tip top condition, well muscled and just the right amount of bone. Put together correctly moved with great purpose and drive from behind. Lovely broad flat skull not over done in length of muzzle giving him a strong under jaw. Res Dog CC
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
17th Oct 2021
Judge: Mrs Nancy Hogg (Raeburnfoot)
It was an honour to judge my favourite show. Many thanks must go to all who made it run so smoothly. Special thanks go to Janice Johnson and Judy Carr for their stewarding. So helpful.
Had some lovely dogs to go over. Temperaments were good. Just a couple of grumbles. A few shown with no coat and placings reflected this. Bites were good. Some teeth larger than others. Front movement in particular let some down. I did find more than a few which were difficult to span. Needs watching.
RDCC
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando JW
Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando JW
Placing Critique
Upstanding, well balanced dog. Masculine head, short , strong muzzle. Liked his reach of neck, well laid shoulders and strong loin. Good hindquarters and powered round the ring. RDCC.
Class Critique
Quality Class, plus 1 WD
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
26th Mar 2022
Judge: Dr. Ron Wheatley (Loiriston)
I was very privileged and honoured to judge this excellent show and would like to thank the members of the Border Terrier Club for their invitation, and the committee for their help and hospitality. The committee and members had provided a wonderful range of Specials and mementos to celebrate the Centenary of the Club. Many thanks to my very efficient ring stewards, Carol Mackenzie, and Judy Carr, for their help through a long day. Thanks also to the exhibitors for the large entry of 183 dogs, making 223 entries with 43 absent, which ranged over many types. There was quality in depth in many classes with close decisions. I found no kinky tails, two exhibits with one missing front tooth, and a few bites that had worn even. Coats as might be expected were at different stages, most in good coat and a few with the top just coming through.
Limit - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando JW
Class Critique
Good class with strength in depth, very close decisions for the places with several good ones not in the cards.
The East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
18th Apr 2022
Judge: Mr M. Hollingsbee (Otterwood)
I would like to thank the Committee of the Club for entrusting me to judge this
show. Due to my age I have decided that this will be my last appointment at this
level. I would like to thank my able stewards Sarah Pateman and Kay Tuffin for
keeping me in order and ensuring a smooth running of the show. All of the
Committee worked very hard and I thank them.
Having said that, what a lovely standard of dogs were placed before me. Overall
coats were excellent and I did not detect one bad mouth. The only criticism I have is
that a few exhibits did not have the feet and nails trimmed.
Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando JW
Placing Critique
What a lovely well constructed grizzle dog, moved with drive, lovely otter head, level topline, balanced front and rear
Class Critique
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The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
6th May 2022
Judge: Mr R Wright (Borderexpress)
I would like to thank the Officers and Committee of The Midland Border Terrier Club for the invite to judge the Open Show held in conjunction with The Birmingham National. The hospitality showed by both clubs on the day was tremendous plus the wonderful gift received with many thanks – I will remember my first club show appointment for a long time.
I could not of been more pleased with my entry on the day so a big thank you for all of the exhibitors that gave me the opportunity to go over their dogs and the quality presented. Junior Bitch, Limit Bitch and Limit Dog classes were of real quality and on another day placings could of easily been switched. That aside I was really pleased with my Bitch/Dog line ups having some real quality to pick my main winners from.
Also a special mention to my two stewards Sharon and La for keeping my classes going and to Bev who co-ordinated between the two rings whilst the judging was going on.
It was nice having the opportunity to see Terrier Group at the Birmingham National at the end of the day and see my Best Dog go on to represent the Border Terrier by getting short listed in a really big group, he had his 3 CC today and I was delighted to see he has become a Champion in his own right.
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando JW
Placing Critique
4 Y/O grizzle dog that was smartly turned out and set down to perfection – rangier in type and he has a very strong ring presence and moves with ease off the back of his true front/rear construction. Strong in the head, neat in the shoulder/rib/loin, topped off with a lovely jacket had a strong shout for my res best dog.
Three Counties Championship Show
9th Jun 2022
Judge: Mrs M J Alexander (Glenbucket)
Limit - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando JW
Blackpool & District Canine Society
26th Jun 2022
Judge: Mrs Trak Fryer (Irton)
Thanks to the exhibitors for a lovely entry, much appreciated in these difficult times. Thanks also to my stewards who not only kept the ring moving well but proved very adept at fielding judging slips, ring cards and prize cards and miscellaneous other bits and pieces flying across the ring in a very blustery wind. I thought it would be better to judge outside, the wind did upset a few dogs and those with a lot of coat were truly blown. The Border is essentially a working terrier that should combine activity with gameness – I thought that worth repeating since some seem to have forgotten it! I managed to find good heads but in general they were not strong, the head and jaw is not a cosmetic addition but an essential part of the terrier’s make up. Feet and pelts were OK but very few could be regarded as really good, again they are an essential feature required for the work the dog was bred for. Coats were all over the place very few being presented in a good sharp deep coat, however most were acceptable.
Movement remains a problem, there were feet flicking out, plaiting in front, bouncing up and down or rocking on the front – all problems with shoulder construction. The best move with that lovely unfussy ground covering drive that is so typical of the breed.
I was surprised to find several exhibits with level bites, I know the standard allows for this but it is undesirable, particularly in young dogs.
Having said all that I did find a good number of excellent very typical dogs, Limit & Open classes in both sexes were excellent and there were some promising puppies coming along.
Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando JW
Placing Critique
Good head, nice ear, good eye and a strong jaw. Well made all through with a good shoulder, good tail & set with good tight feet. Shown in an excellent coat, he is a big dog but spannable and a bit up on the leg, moved and showed very well to win this good quality class.
Class Critique
A very good class of dogs
East of England
9th Jul 2022
Judge: Mr Bob Blackley (Vaevictus)
Limit - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando JW
The Midland Border Terrier Club Championship Show
7th Aug 2022
Judge: Miss Rebecca Barber (Alcumlow)
Thank you very much to the committee of the Midland Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge this show, it is a club that is very dear to me having been a member for over 30 years and I very much enjoyed my day. Thank you to my three stewards Laura, La and Richard for doing an amazing job of looking after me and keeping me well fuelled! Thank you also to all of the exhibitors who made the decision to enter their beautiful dogs under me, I know that we have to be selective in this current climate and I was absolutely delighted with such a fabulous entry. I felt overall that the dogs were of excellent quality and the majority were turned out beautifully. Heads are good in the main, we are getting away from that bulbus rounded skull and teddy bear expression and going back to a more traditional look. I would say the things that need addressing the most are front angulation, there are still quite a few dogs lacking in upper arm and also poor rear angulation appears to be creeping in a little. However, I found some beautiful dogs and I was very pleased with my main winners, some classes were extremely competitive and some good dogs had to go cardless. I thank you all for persevering in the heat, it was a tough day for me judging in such intense heat, so I am sure it was difficult for the exhibits too. I hope my winners appreciated our crochet efforts with the personalised rosettes, which mum and I took a lot of pleasure in making.
DCC
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando JW
Reserve Best In Show
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando JW
Best Opposite Sex
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando JW
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Northborders Marlon Brando JW
Placing Critique
Quality, stylish, mature grizzle male, turned out to perfection, in excellent coat, he looked a picture. A showy free-standing boy who said “look at me” he didn’t put a foot wrong. What a head, ottery, broad flat skull, short strong muzzle with big teeth, dark eye and keen expression. A pleasure to go over, lovely reach of neck, fabulous front assembly, narrow throughout and good depth of chest. Excellent topline, good rear angulation and correct tailset. Moved out perfectly, effortless gait, covering the ground beautifully. It was my pleasure to award him his 3rd and crowning CC, very well deserved.
Class Critique
Another fabulous class of quality males.
The Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Championship Show
28th Sep 2024
Judge: Mrs Anne Heathcote (Saxheath)
I would like to thank the YLCBTC for giving me the honour of judging their Championship Show . My thanks also to my very efficient stewards Tracy and Marvin who kept both the ring and myself in order . It also goes without saying that I very much appreciated the exhibitors who trusted me to go over their dogs , Thank you .
Veteran - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: CH Northborders Marlon Brando JW
Class Critique
3 lovely veterans , a credit to their owners
