Show Placings
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.
Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Comberdown Reiver
Placing Critique
10 months and a shade larger than first.Strong head with a neat ear.Thick pelt and a good coat.He has a narrow front and neat feet.Would like a touch more rear angulation but he moves soundly.
National Terrier
4th Apr 2015
Judge: Mr W Shorthose (Cundytyke)
Overall, I felt there was reasonable quality in those forward. Some exhibitors continue to have their dogs underfed and/or carrying little muscle, both to the detriment of a terrier expected to put in a day’s work. There were a number of untypical heads – lacking width to the skull and strength to the muzzle. Please keep in mind the shape of an otter’s skull.
I was very pleased with my top winners and extend my thanks to all the exhibitors.
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Comberdown Reiver
Placing Critique
Short, strong muzzle with little stop. Big enough but spannable and narrow in front, correct angulation in shoulder and stood on good feet. Ribs carried well back and racy loin. Pleasing top-line and tail set. Moved well and shown in really good condition. Well balanced with no exaggeration.
West of England Ladies' Kennel Society
25th Apr 2015
Judge: Mrs Su Williams (Hollybridge)
I would like to thank the exhibitors for super entry, it was an honour to go over so many excellent quality border terriers . I had some close decisions in many classes and some quality dogs had to go cardless. Overall I was impressed with the standard of both dogs/bitches and with the condition of them. Almost all were in fit condition with muscle tone,spanning wasn't an issue I'm pleased to say. Which means the breed is in a good way.. Mouths too on the whole were correct with many having good sized and clean teeth. .While coats are of course transient, texture was very good and the vast majority had good thick and loose pelts.
Last but not least Huge Thanks must go to my very capable & experienced Stewards who made my day so much easier.
Junior - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Comberdown Reiver
Placing Critique
Another day...Many of the comments above fit this lovely red grizzle dog too. As always from this kennel presented fit and in great condition.it was a close decision on the day but for me Ist just stood out more and won the prize.
Class Critique
Super class of young dogs full of breed type.
National Dog Show
9th May 2015
Judge: Mr John Dace (Cassacane)
I must begin by saying a very sincere thanks to the Kennel Club and the officers and committee of the Birmingham Dog Show Society Ltd for giving me this most prestigious appointment to award Challenge Certificates for the first time.
Also again sincere thanks to the exhibitors for their splendid entry and acceptance of my decisions on the day, and to my very efficient Stewards who ensured that classes moved along which helped in a timely finish.
On reflection of the exhibits I found that teeth and mouths were very good on the whole, feet were variable as was movement. Temperaments were good. All dogs were entire. My main concerns were in the condition of some exhibits who could have been fitter and harder in muscle tone but where has the consistent “head like that of an otter” gone? The variance in head shape and therefore expression was quite evident. I was pleased with my final awards and again many thanks to everyone for making this one of my most memorable days.
The depth of quality particularly in the bitches bodes well for the breed in the future but as already mentioned concentration on heads to achieve the “head like that of an otter” should be one of the paramount objectives.
Limit - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Comberdown Reiver
Scottish Kennel Club
16th May 2015
Judge: Mr Paul Wilkinson
Yearling - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Comberdown Reiver
Placing Critique
top size dog, good outline, well balanced, strong head & muzzle, good bite, good neck & shoulder, racy hindquarters, very good coat & pelt, moved soundly, nice profile
