Show Placings
Evesham and District Canine Society Open Show
12th Jul 2015
Judge: Mrs Jane Aktkin (Earthwold)
Puppy /
Third Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Hereford & County KS Open Show
25th Jul 2015
Judge: Mr Howard Ogden (Beauview)
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Paignton & District Fanciers’ Association Championship Show
1st Aug 2015
Judge: Miss Diane Swales (Grabbist)
My thanks to the Secretary and Committee for inviting me to judge at this most enjoyable show and to my two extremely efficient stewards, Felicity Snook and Lady Elain Macdonald, who kept the ring flowing smoothly. I am grateful to the exhibitors for a good entry including some very nice Borders and some promising youngsters. Overall mouths were good with strong, clean teeth and correct bites except for one overshot. Skins were an improvement on my last judging appointment, the majority being thick and loose but I do not like the tendency to strip coats out leaving little evidence of a harsh, dense coat. Remembering that a Border is 'essentially a working Terrier' it concerns me that there are a number being shown that really do not measure up to that description both in jacket and the lack of drive and ability to cover the ground when moving. These comments do not apply to my winners and I was so pleased to find many that really measure up to most points in the standard.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Bournemouth CS
10th Aug 2015
Judge: Mrs Lynda Ward
I would like to thank the officers and committee for inviting me to judge, the stewards for unobtrusively keeping things running smoothly and the exhibitors for bringing their good dogs and accepting my decisions with grace. I was gratified to have only 3 absentees despite the awful weather forecast. The necessary inside ring, albeit slightly sloping and uneven, was a decent size giving each exhibit the opportunity to get into stride. Coats varied but there were many good textured topcoats over dense undercoats and on the whole pelts were thick. My worst issue was that some exhibits, despite being narrow and not fat, were very heavy and also a difficult span. Pads were generally thick but feet could be better trimmed as some that looked large and flat actually weren’t on examination. I look for shortish carrot-like tails and although some were thick at the base and tapering correctly they were overly long. I only found 2 with misplaced teeth and it was delighted to find most today had large well set white teeth in good scissor bite. In the past I’ve commented on lack of condition and poor muscle tone in hindquarters so was happy that all today’s entry was presented fit and in hard condition. Overall type was good, I was pleased with both line ups and the veteran classes were a particular treat
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Placing Critique
Almost 7 months. Taller rangier dog with thick pelt. Narrow throughout and easily spanned.
Welsh Kennel Club
22nd Aug 2015
Judge: Mr Dan Ericsson (Sweden)
I very much enjoyed judging this quality entry and I left there were some particularly good bitches. As always, some classes were better than others, but my winners and the bitch line-up in particular pleased me. Heads varied considerably and also movement and fronts which still seem to be problems in the breed.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Monmouth Show
27th Aug 2015
Judge: Mr Barry Day (Risepark)
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Third Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
West Bromwich & District Canine Society Open Show
29th Aug 2015
Judge: Mr Chris Wallace (Hobholt)
Thank you to the Society for the invitation and to the exhibitors for bringing your Borders’ along. It was appreciated.
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Placing Critique
Gr&T, dog, 8 months, Racier than 1, good head, pleasing expression, moved OK and held a good topline on the move, well coupled and good rear angulation
West Country Dog Show
31st Aug 2015
Judge: S J Thompson (Beauview)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG2, Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Kington Horse Show & Agricultural Society Open Show
12th Sep 2015
Judge: Mrs J Gill Davis (Rosecourt)
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Westbury and District Canine Society Open Show
13th Sep 2015
Judge: Mrs A Bell (Darlou)
Graduate /
Reserve
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Portsmouth & Southsea KA Open Show
20th Sep 2015
Judge: Miss C Boggia (Boughton)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG2, Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
South Wales Kennel Association
10th Oct 2015
Judge: Mr Phil Sharp
I would like to thank the committee of SWKA for their invitation to judge & their hospitality on the day, my stewards for all their hard work, & the exhibitors for their support making Border Terriers the highest entry in the group.
I was recently reminded just how long I have been involved with the breed when a photograph was circulated of the exhibitors at the very first open show of the Southern Border Terrier Club, held in a field close to the rectory at Hawkesbury. I guess this must have been in the early 1970s. It also prompted me to think that I must have judged for the first time some 40 years ago & I have seen a lot of Borders over the years since then. Each time I have judged I have been fortunate to find a few outstanding dogs, some very good ones, mostly good ones & very few poor ones. This was the case once again at this show.
Dentition was good, there were no kinked tails & movement & coats were variable as normal. A couple of the dogs were spooked by the loudspeaker announcements, which was a great shame for the owners. I believe that everyone knows the faults of their own dogs, so it is the plus points that I have noted down for the most part.
For one reason or another, I have not got to a show for a year or thereabouts, so seeing most of these dogs for the first time was a real pleasure.
Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Placing Critique
longer in back than winner & rather larger throughout. Pleasing head, good straight front
Isle of Wight CS Open Show
17th Oct 2015
Judge: Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG1, Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Special Yearling /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Coventry (Foleshill) CA Open Show
1st Nov 2015
Judge: Jackie Shaw (Swanwillow)
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Romsey & DCS Open Show
4th Nov 2015
Judge: Lindsey Williamson (Naranja)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG1, Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Special Yearling /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Port Talbot and Neath Canine Society Open Show
8th Nov 2015
Judge: Mr Keith Jones (Darlaur)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG2, Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Camberley & DCS Open Show
15th Nov 2015
Judge: Kyle Adams
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG1, Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Reading & District KA Open Show
28th Nov 2015
Judge: Mr Andrew Goodsell (Livewyre)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG2, Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Stroud & District Canine Society
29th Nov 2015
Judge: Mrs Jill Stevens (Cobstoneway)
Thank you to the committee for inviting me to judge, and to my two efficient stewards, and also to the exhibitors for their entries.
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Best Puppy
Name at show: TG3, Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Placing Critique
Workmanlike grizzle and tan dog puppy with straight, narrow front, correct body length, and nice topline and tailset. Strong in muzzle, good bite, and hopefully will grow into his ears. Spans well and has correct double coat and loose pelt. Very confident and moved soundly with ease. BP & RBOB
Bristol & District Dog Club Open Show
6th Dec 2015
Judge: Mr M L Vines (Parvodene)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG2, Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Special Yearling /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Ashbourne & DCS Open Show
28th Dec 2015
Judge: Mrs Penny Sands (Krakenexis)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG3, Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Wealdstone and Northolt Canine Society Open Show
29th Dec 2015
Judge: Andrew Gullick
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Coventry Ladies Kennel Society Open Show
1st Jan 2016
Judge: Mr Steve Thomas (Samtan)
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Worcester & Malvern Canine Socety Open Show
2nd Jan 2016
Judge: Mrs. Liz Wright (Totherend)
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Nuneaton & DCS Open Show
10th Jan 2016
Judge: Mr Richard Bott (Quensha / Allenie)
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Buckinghamshire Canine Society Open Show
23rd Jan 2016
Judge: Rachel Pearce (Alkinra)
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Rugby & DCS Open Show
6th Feb 2016
Judge: Mrs H Bakewell
Junior /
Reserve
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
West Midland Terrier Show
13th Feb 2016
Judge: Mr Graham Richardson (Staynorwood)
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Placing Critique
Grizzle dog ,typical otter head, balanced and narrow throughout, good length of rib loose pelt with double coat,moved ok.
Maidenhead & DCS Open Show
20th Feb 2016
Judge: Vera Harcourt-Morris (Lenacourt)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Llynfi Valley Canine Association Open Show
21st Feb 2016
Judge: Mr Gary Hinsley
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Southampton & DCS Open Show
24th Feb 2016
Judge: Mr Mark Warshaw (Janmark)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Cheltenham & District Canine Society Open Show
28th Feb 2016
Judge: Mr.Tan Nagrecha
Yearling /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Swidon & DCS Open Show
5th Mar 2016
Judge: Mr L J Hunt
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Pontypridd & DCS Open Show
20th Mar 2016
Judge: Mr John Finney (Sanguliano)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Bristol & District Dog Club Open Show
20th Mar 2016
Judge: Tan Nagrecha (Chandimore)
Yearling /
Third Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Chertsey & DCS Open Show
25th Mar 2016
Judge: Mr Howard Ogden (Beauview)
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Bridgewater and District Canine Society Open Show
27th Mar 2016
Judge: Steven Thomas
Junior /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Chippenham & DCS Open Show
3rd Apr 2016
Judge: Mrs R Barney (verrami)
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Isle of Wight CA Open Show
9th Apr 2016
Judge: Sue Wilkinson (Hunacres)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Pontypool & DCS Open Show
16th Apr 2016
Judge: Carolyne M Scott (Wolferlow)
Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Camberley & DCS Open Show
17th Apr 2016
Judge: Marion Sargent (Tegwani)
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
West of England Ladies' Kennel Society
24th Apr 2016
Judge: Mr Frank Nicholls (Halcus)
An excellent entry, with real quality in both dogs and bitches. I’m only sorry we were forced indoors after the puppy bitch class to get out of the biting wind bouncing off the Malvern Hills. Heads were generally good, just a few snipey muzzles, and three or four light noses. I found no bad mouths. Quite a few had short, round rib cages with weak loins. Coats were pretty good overall. The biggest problem, and has been for quite some time, was poor front movement, with exhibits moving quite reasonably, and as one would expect from a breed expected to run whilst carrying out its job, when viewed from the side, only to wave their legs all over the place when coming towards me.
Yearling - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Banbury & DCS Open Show
2nd May 2016
Judge: Mr Bill Bunce (Adurni)
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
West Country Dog Club Open Show
15th May 2016
Judge: Mr Mark Walshaw (Janmark)
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Royal Welsh Agricultural Society
22nd May 2016
Judge: Mr F J Gadd (Gadkey)
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Bath Canine Society Championship Show
27th May 2016
Judge: Mr Alan Hedges (Ramblix)
My thanks go to the Officers and Committee of Bath show for inviting me to come and judge Border Terriers for the first time, and on the Bath Billiard Table as well, it was a fabulous day for me and will live long in my memory.
I thought the dogs were better than the bitches although reading through my critique it doesn’t sound like that, but it was. If I may make a couple of points. Nobody who goes to shows goes to lose and some are making it rather easy for the judge to give them a hard time. Long pointed nails are not good news , nor is standing the dog like a rocking horse. If you are going to use bait, the dog needs to think it has a chance of getting it, the idea is to bring him up on his toes and make a much better picture. Every little helps, none of the opposition are going to roll over and make it easy for you!
Hind movement was generally better than front movement, and plenty could have been fitter.
My thanks go to all who entered, you gave me a wonderful day and I was honoured by each and every one of you
Post Graduate - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Southern Counties Canine Association
4th Jun 2016
Judge: Mrs Anne Tove Strande
I was thrilled to receive the invitation to come back to Southern Counties and judge Border Terriers!
The organizers know how to make people feel welcomed and I enjoyed the relaxed and friendly atmosphere! All details were very well taken care of and in the ring my stewards were extremely efficient and nice. Thanks to the exhibitors for showing their dogs under me and for their presentation, which was very professional.
I enjoyed the overall quality of the Borders. There were many with lovely otter heads and with correct racy outline. All but one was easily spannable and agile. I also appreciated good pelts and quality otter tails. Coats were of good texture, but I wish more dogs could be presented with fuller coats. I appreciate a Border with truly double coat and a little “tweedy” look about them so they do not remind me of a smooth terrier. Movements were free, but quite a few could improve in front movement becoming more stable and parallel.
My winning dog and bitch were both of such high quality they could win anywhere, both under breed specialists as well as all-rounders. In addition to having correct breed specific details, they were also well constructed. I chose the bitch as my BOB because she had that extra attitude and showmanship making her an eyecatcher. It made me proud on behalf of the breed that she also won the group!
Yearling - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Three Counties Championship Show
10th Jun 2016
Judge: Miss S Dandy
Yearling - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Placing Critique
Nicely made grizzle, with good head and expression, lovely reach of neck into very good forehand assembly. Balanced in outline, with a sound flowing topline, croup and tailset matched with a good underline with a length of body. Angulated hindquarters with turn of stifle and hocks well let down, used to advantage on the move. Moved out very soundly, covering the ground well in profile.
Taunton & DCA Open Show
18th Jun 2016
Judge:
Post Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Yeovil & District Canine Society Premier Open Show
26th Jun 2016
Judge: Rachel Larner (Hawcoat)
Firstly, I would like to apologise for the lateness of this critique. I would like to thank the society for its warm welcome and to the exhibitors for entering, also to my steward, Sandra Girling, for the smooth running of the ring. I thoroughly enjoyed my day and was extremely pleased with the number of dogs entered.
Junior /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Windsor Championship Show
3rd Jul 2016
Judge: Mr David Hunt (Ottaswell)
My thanks to the committee of Windsor Championship Dog for their invitation to judge at this show which is so efficiently organised and well run. Thanks also to my stewards Elaine Waddingham and Lynn Crane for their help and assistance in keeping the ring running smoothly at all times. My appreciation also to the exhibitors for their entries .
As usual at Windsor the ring was large in/out with lots of space for dogs to move freely and a fairly flat surface enabling movement to be assessed, without being forced to stop/start when moving the whole class. In general the dogs were in good condition and I found no dogs that were not entire. Although teeth were generally good, apart from a few misaligned, they varied greatly from very small to huge in size. Disappointed to see a few light eyes creeping in.
Coats varied as always with many shown in soft undercoat but lacking topcoat, but worryingly I found several with a decent topcoat but very little undercoat. Movement particularly at the front end continues to be of concern, whilst a puppy can improve and tighten in front as it matures, moving wide or high stepping in an older exhibit is difficult to change,
Generally the standard of the bitches was better than that of the dogs.
Yearling - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Placing Critique
Finer in head than the winner but has large teeth and good reach of neck. Nice level topline but a little loose in movement. His lack of coat showed off his fit condition.
Class Critique
Both dogs in this class of similar type being on the leg, longish in loin and with very little coat but I could span both.
Evesham & District Canine Society Open Show
17th Jul 2016
Judge: Mrs B B Roderick
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Placing Critique
a well balanced dog moving well nice head and expression again with a keen eye, good front and level topline with good tail carriage.
Minehead & DCS Open Show
27th Jul 2016
Judge: Mr Stephen Goodwin (Lanola)
Special Yearling /
Reserve
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Monmouthshire Open Show
25th Aug 2016
Judge: Mr M Hacker (Sherifs)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Sailsbury & South Wiltshire CA Open Show
28th Aug 2016
Judge: Mr Ken Bartlett
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Portsmouth & Southsea CA Open Show
5th Sep 2016
Judge: Mr B Blunden (Licassa)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Kington Horse Show & AS Open Show
10th Sep 2016
Judge: Mike Hughes (Candease)
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
The Southern Border Terrier Club Open Show
18th Sep 2016
Judge: Mrs Chris Davis (Hesselemere)
Firstly my thanks to the Committee of Southern Border Terrier Club for the invitation to judge their show this year. I thoroughly enjoyed my day. It was lovely to see such a good bunch of Borders as I have not been around any shows of late due to other commitments. The quality was excellent; I was really pleased with both my line ups, but particularly the males. Size was very pleasing, as was condition, well muscled animals that could do a day’s work. Temperaments were excellent too. The breed is ‘looking good’.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Isle of Wight CA Open Show
15th Oct 2016
Judge: Miss Jenny Dove
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Birmingham & District Gundog and Terrier Club Show
22nd Oct 2016
Judge: Anne Speake (Dogs) & Lucy Mudd (Bitches)
I would like to thank the officers and committee for the invitation to judge the Border Terrier dogs, with my co judge, Lucy Mudd. The hospitality received was much appreciated, and the day was very enjoyable. It was lovely to see such a good entry for the show as a whole and thanks to the stewards who kept things moving along nicely. My thanks to the exhibitors, who did me the honour and privilege of going over their dogs and accepting my decisions in a sporting manner. Anne Speake, Dog Judge
Open - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Romsey & DCS Open Show
2nd Nov 2016
Judge: Jacqui Hurley (Fralex)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Port Talbort and Neath Canine Society Open Show
13th Nov 2016
Judge: Miss Tracey Hamilton (Shawrigg)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Amman Valley CS Open Show
19th Nov 2016
Judge: Allesio Catoni
Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Camberley & DCS Open Show
20th Nov 2016
Judge: Janet Benton
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
West Midland Terrier Society Open Show
26th Nov 2016
Judge: Debbie Lorraine (Raleniro)
I would like to thank the society for inviting me to judge at this group open show, and for the wonderful hospitality shown to me by the hard working committee. I would also like to thank the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to go over their dogs and the sporting way in which they accepted my decisions. I was delighted with my entry, and had some lovely examples of the breed to judge. Thank you also to my very able steward Gill, who kept things running smoothly. All males were entire, temperaments were excellent, all exhibits were in fit condition and I was pleased to see so many exhibits with large teeth!
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Placing Critique
22 months grizzle and tan, typical head with nice expression, a little narrower in muzzle than 1.Correct bite. Slightly heavy in ear. Straight front, good topline and tailset. Spannable, slightly longer coupled than 1. Pelt and coat ok. Moved well. Shown in fit condition, just preferred the size of 1.
Oakengates DCS Open Show
18th Dec 2016
Judge: Clare O'Prey (Zaracle)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG4, Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Wealdstone & Northholt CS Open Show
27th Dec 2016
Judge: Mr Richard Kinsey (Kitarn)
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Ashbourne DCS Open Show
28th Dec 2016
Judge: Mr Mike Blay
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Coventry Ladies KS Open Show
1st Jan 2017
Judge: Mr Paul Reynolds (Biddle)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece
Nuneaton & DCS Open Show
15th Jan 2017
Judge: Wendy Steel (Upend)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Manchester General Championship Show
19th Jan 2017
Judge: Mrs Karen Dean (Tyrian)
I would first like to thank the society for inviting me to judge and also my stewards for efficiently managing the ring. This is a particularly difficult time of year for coats especially with Crufts on the horizon, producing some results that would change on another day. Several exhibits lacked the harsh top coat and some were past their best resulting in good harshness but lack of undercoat so giving a thin feel to coat and particularly the pelt. I was a little disappointed in the number of exhibits that were not displaying the drive I was looking for and hope this is also due to the time of year. I was particularly pleased with both my CC and RCC winners especially in relation to their movement.
Limit - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Buckinghamshire CS Open Show
28th Jan 2017
Judge: Mr Ivor Hemmings (Courtington)
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Coalville & DCS Open Show
29th Jan 2017
Judge: Sandra Johnston (Burnvale)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
West Midland Terrier Society Open Show
11th Feb 2017
Judge: Ms Tina Jones (Otterholme)
Many thanks to the society for the invitation to step in as replacement judge at this well run and friendly show. Special thanks to the exhibitors for accepting my decisions on the day with such sporting grace. Unfortunately the show did clash with a local Breed club open show, but it was still a pleasing entry with only a few absentees. I was pleased to find overall some nice pleasing heads and the majority of exhibits in double coats, although for an earth dog some I felt could benefit with more undercoat. I am always mindful to judge fit for function, and found some exhibits too deep in chest, making spanning somewhat difficult.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Placing Critique
strong headed dog with a keen expression, shown in hard fit condition, good length of body, strong muscular hindquarters that he used to move out well. Just preferred the coat of 1.
Portsmouth & Southsea Kennel Association Open Show
12th Feb 2017
Judge: Mrs P Sands (Krakenexis)
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Maidenhead & DCS Open Show
18th Feb 2017
Judge: Gemma Vaughan nee Alpe (Holteal)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Llynfi CS Open Show
19th Feb 2017
Judge: Mr Graham Hill
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG4, Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Oxford CS Open Show
5th Mar 2017
Judge: Mrs Bev Oneill
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Crufts
9th Mar 2017
Judge: Miss Sally Leslie (Risdene)
It was a great honour and pleasure to examine a superb entry of 250 dogs with 28 absentees. I was conscious that the judging period available had to be used wisely. My profound thanks to all exhibitors, my splendidly efficient stewards Mr R and Mrs A Green and the marvellous exhibitor who provided the red chair as my unofficial ring marker (even if she did occasionally have the temerity to sit in it) for co-operating famously to ensure that we completed our task in a timely manner while hopefully enabling everyone an equal opportunity to put their best foot forward.
To go over something special and send it round and see proof that it meets the crucial test of health and conformation makes the pulse quicken. I was looking for typical, well knit, well conditioned, free moving specimens exhibiting all the breed characteristics we need to retain while trying to minimise undesirable aspects. This is a natural and unexaggerated breed and my ultimate line-ups pleased me immensely displaying exactly what I was seeking
Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Placing Critique
would not want any more of him but nicely constructed with correct angulation and presented in good order, moved out well really using himself effectively fore and aft
Pontypool & DCS Open Show
9th Apr 2017
Judge: Mrs Lyndia Salmon (Windygap)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG4, Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Wellingborough & District Canine Society Open Show
9th Apr 2017
Judge: Jane Moreton-Shaw (Fehmarn)
I would like to thank the committee of the club for inviting me to judge at this large and well run show.
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Leominister CS Open Show
23rd Apr 2017
Judge: Mrs V Waldron (Intack)
With thanks to the officers and committee for the invitation to judge Border Terriers and thanks to my able stewards Silvie and Jenny.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Placing Critique
2 year old well muscled grizzle and tan dog, typical expression, good dentition with correct scissor bite. Straight narrow front and good reach of neck, level topline carroty tail. Thick loose pelt with harsh top coat. Moved well and with confidence . BOB
Marlborough & District Canine Society Open Show
1st May 2017
Judge: Mr R Brewster (Breckgreen / Stowthorney)
Post Graduate /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Coventry & District Kennel Association
21st May 2017
Judge: Mrs Jill Stevens (Cobstoneway)
I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge at this friendly, well run show, and for their hospitality. Also thank you to my two efficient stewards who kept everything running smoothly. Thank you so much to the exhibitors for giving me the privilege of going over their lovely dogs who were all well behaved on the day, all in coat, and all males entire.
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Bath CS Championship Show
26th May 2017
Judge: Mr P Iversen (Norway)
I would like to thank the committee of Bath CS for inviting me to judge at their show. Many thanks to my stewards, who did an excellent job. I enjoyed my day among Border Terriers and their sporting owners. Many thanks for your entries.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Southern Counties Canine Association
3rd Jun 2017
Judge: Mr Kimmo Mustonen (Finland)
I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge at this show. And to my two stewards who were very helpful all the day. I really enjoyed the show. It was a pleasure and an honour to judge my own breed Border Terriers in their home country. It was a day I will remember. Thank you to the exhibitors for their entries!
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Placing Critique
Narrow throughout. Very good proportions and size. Good head with typical expression. Correct topline and tailset. Easy to span. Harsh coat and loose pelt. A bit straight in front. Good movement but a bit loose in front.
Three Counties
10th Jun 2017
Judge: Ms Michelle Barnett
Many thanks to the Officers and the committee for kindly inviting me to Judge at the show and my most capable stewards for their efficiency in the ring. My sincere thanks also to the exhibitors for their entries and support. The classes were filled with some lovely breed quality dogs and bitches and on completing my appointment I was delighted to see my final line up(s) presenting me with such a hard task in my final decision of who to award the ultimate top honours too! That always makes for a satisfying end to a judges day. So can i take this opportunity to thank you for allowing me the privilege of judging your Border terriers Two nice classes of pups which bodes well for the future
Limit - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Class Critique
Strong class
The Southern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
11th Jun 2017
Judge: Mr Arthur Cuthbertson (Ashbrae)
My thanks to the Club for my appointment which I thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you to the Officers and Committee for their hospitality and gift. Thanks to my stewards Tina Morgan and Jane Roberts for the efficient way they kept the show moving along. I was very pleased with my final line ups, which were all presented in very good coat and condition. I would have been happy to have awarded at least 3 CC’s in each sex. All the dogs placed had correct dentition which was very pleasing. Movement has improved since the last time I judged. However I do think more thought should be taken regarding heads as a lot appear to be lacking strength under the eye and jaw, which results in losing the otter like head.
Limit - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Open - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
East of England Agricultural Society
9th Jul 2017
Judge: Mrs Marion Reeves
Having achieved 80 years on my last birthday I have decided that this has to be the last occasion that I award C.C. ‘s in Border Terriers. It’s time for the next generation to step up. In the showring border terriers still come in every size & shape imaginable. Our breed standard is I believe the sketchiest of all the breed standards offering only limited guidance as to the perfect exhibit. What would be wrong with including an ideal ratio of length of body to height at withers? I also have a problem with “Hindquarters – racy” which for me describes a greyhound or a whippet. Surely we don’t want the overangulated hindquarters that have crept into the breed in recent years.
On to the Show! I was very pleased with my entry & had no difficulty finding some worthy winners.
Open - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Bournemouth CA Championship Show
13th Aug 2017
Judge: Mr Harold Ogden
This was such a special appointment and I am indebted to Bournemouth for the opportunity. You see it was "Aunty Eva" Heslop, the revered breeder of the Corburn Border Terriers, who drove me to my first ever allbreed Ch show in 1970. Eva took Sunday school in the Methodist chapel in Corbridge, Northumberland, and I was her secret weapon boy soloist at the competitive music festival! I particularly remember the beautiful Ch Corburn Corn Dolly shown by Mr Skeet. Bellingham show was not only local for me but THE Mecca for Geordie/Scots Borders. I have judged the breed since 1992 and been educated both by a breed club seminar in 2012 and by obtaining a JDP Credit in Nov 2013. That would theoretically have halved the KC Judges Sub requirement of 160 hands on. I actually had 200. I only mention all this as cynics assume the likes of me to have been "fast tracked" and / or to have no actual interest.
69 of the original 82 starters made it so I had plenty to work with. The bugbear was fronts whether steep /elbows /plaiting /hackney. As a toydog specialist I am accustomed to spotting lift / hackney that is often written into the breed standards. But this no decorative breed but rather a functional working terrier "capable of following a horse" that
requires endurance and hence a rhythmical swing straight through from the shoulders ensuring no wasted effort, He will tire all too quickly otherwise. Moreover the breed standard expressly includes in the Faults section an assessment of "its effect on the terrier's ability to work"
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Placing Critique
2.5yrs; plainer headed being longer & narrower in muzzle; scores with his lovely, flowing bodylines; correctly narrow & deep; ex neckline; well angulated fore & aft; gd tailset & carriage; racy quarters; went well.
Gillingham & Shaftesbury Agricultural Society
16th Aug 2017
Judge: Mr Ken Andrews (South Wales)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG4, Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Welsh Kennel Club
19th Aug 2017
Judge: Mr Max King
Open - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
City of Birmingham
2nd Sep 2017
Judge: Mrs B Roderick
Firstly I would like to thank my stewards for their assistance during the day.
Thanks to the exhibitors that sportingly took my decisions, it was a pleasure to judge some lovely terriers. I would just suggest that over baiting not only slows up the judging, especially with young puppies but does spoil the terriers outline in the final line up of the classes on occasion. That said it was pleasing to find the temperaments sound in the exhibits, despite the various distractions and of course the clanking of the ducting under the carpet. Thank you again for your entry.
Open - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Bath CS Open Show
3rd Sep 2017
Judge: Mr N S Gourley
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Kingston Horse Show & AS Open Show
8th Sep 2017
Judge: Mr Richard Kinsey (Kitarn)
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Thame & Oxfordshire County CS Open Show
21st Sep 2017
Judge: Debs Channon (Thandiwe)
Limit /
Third Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Tongwynlais CS Open Show
24th Sep 2017
Judge: Rob McLeod
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
South Wales Kennel Association
8th Oct 2017
Judge: Mr. Mark Ord (Marnadee)
Thank you to my very able stewards who kept the proceedings running smoothly & all exhibitors who entered under me today. I consider it a great privilege to handle this delightful breed. A very enjoyable day for me awarding C.C.s in this breed for the first time. I had my first Border T in 1975 and have followed the breed with interest ever since. As a judge this is just my opinion on the breed from those entered under me today. We all have a slightly different interpretation of the breed standard and I think that is what makes exhibiting & breeding a great interest, however I do think it is vital to remember what the breed was developed originally to do and make sure we do not loose vital breed points.
Today I found the depth of quality was in the bitches, I was pleased to say the majority of bitches were of correct size and easy to span, I unfortunately can not say the same for the males. I was disappointed with front movement, I found tails of correct length & shape lacking in many and some odd expressions. On a positive note I was more than happy with many of my classes, some classes you were spoilt for choice and that is great to see, in-fact some classes were exceptionally good quality, it was a case of splitting hairs & on dogs performance. The majority had good double coats of good texture & nice loose pelts. Temperaments were also very good, the Border should be biddable and never snappy with people or other dogs & this was good to see.
Open - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Terrier Club of Devon & Cornwall Open Show
15th Oct 2017
Judge: Debbie Lorraine (Raleniro)
The Terrier Club of Devon and Cornwall Open Show 15th October 2017 Border Terriers I would like to thank the society for inviting me to judge at this group open show, and for the warm welcome and the lovely hospitality shown to my husband and I on the day. I was delighted to be asked to judge in this part of the country and we thoroughly enjoyed our time in the area, topped off by having the opportunity to judge so many lovely dogs. Most of all I would like to thank the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to go over their dogs and the very friendly and sporting way in which they accepted my decisions. I was delighted with my entry, and had some lovely examples of the breed to judge. Thank you also to my steward who kept things running smoothly. I found no incorrect bites, all males were entire, and temperaments were excellent throughout. There were a couple of exhibits, who for me were up to size and a little difficult to span, but all dogs were shown in good, fit condition. I thoroughly enjoyed my day!
Open - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Walsall & DKA Open Show
18th Nov 2017
Judge: Richard Gunn (Katanga)
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Nuneaton & District Canine Society Open Show
14th Jan 2018
Judge: Paul Eardley (Sherex)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Coalville & District Canine Society Open Show.
28th Jan 2018
Judge: Mr Peter Armstrong (Atron)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Placing Critique
Red Grizzle dog. Possessing a good head with typical expression, perhaps a trifle longer & narrower in muzzle. Scores with his lovely flowing bodyline, narrow & deep chest, easily spanned. Well angulated fore & aft and having a good tailset & carriage. Harsh coat and loose pelt. Moved well. Pleased to award him Best of Breed and subsequently went on to win Terrier Group 3.
Rugby & DCS Open Show
3rd Feb 2018
Judge: Mrs Penny Sands (Krakenexis)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Gloucester & DCS Open Show
17th Feb 2018
Judge: Mr D Bell (Balintyne)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Sutton Coldfield DCA Open Show
24th Feb 2018
Judge: Mr Tan Nagrecha (Chandlimore)
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Crufts
9th Mar 2018
Judge: Mr.Carl Gunnar-Stafberg
Post Graduate - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Swindon & DCS Open Show
17th Mar 2018
Judge: Jane Keeves (Seveek)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Chertsey & District canine Society Open Show
30th Mar 2018
Judge: Dale Elliot (Lyndham)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Bristol & District Dog Club Open Show
31st Mar 2018
Judge: Mr M Sanders
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Chippenham & DCS Open Show
1st Apr 2018
Judge: Mrs N Evans (Pendevour)
Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Eastwood KA Open Show
3rd Apr 2018
Judge: Mr A Easdon (Yakee)
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Crystal Palace Canine Association Open Show
8th Apr 2018
Judge: Ben Hanney (Lilwaukee)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
West Country Dog Club Open Show
13th May 2018
Judge: Mrs Tracey Stark
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Bath Championship Show
25th May 2018
Judge: Mr Ken Bartlett
My thanks to Bath Canine Society for the inviting me to judge at their show also my two stewards who kept things running smoothly.
Open - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
The Southern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
9th Jun 2018
Judge: Mr W Shorthose (Cundytyke)
It is always a particular honour to judge a Breed Club Championship Show and my thanks go to the committee for their hospitality and my stewards who kept things running smoothly. I found only two poor mouths but more had wrong, thin skins and some needed to go home for a good feed. A working terrier needs to be correctly muscled and too many needed nourishment and exercise. The biggest problem, however, remains poor front movement showing both incorrect shoulders and, for some, over angulation in the hindquarters.
Mid Limit - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Placing Critique
Stands well but appears a bit big and comes up heavy in the hand. Moved a bit wide behind.
Windsor
29th Jun 2018
Judge: Miss Sarah Dandy (Dandale)
I was pleased with the quality of both my dog and bitch line ups, all were worthy winners with several most promising youngsters in both puppy and junior classes. I do like to watch movement in profile not only does it give a good indication of conformation but also the ability to follow a horse efficiently, so essential to the fitness for purpose of this working breed. I noted a lack of angulation front and back in many which restricts reach and drive. Untidy feet with unclipped nails do somewhat spoil the overall picture when an exhibit is standing on the table and can be easily fixed. Temperaments were uniformly sound which is of great importance and I thought the dogs (and exhibitors) coped really well in the extremely hot temperatures today.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Placing Critique
Grizzle of racy build and narrow throughout with correct ribbing, easily spannable. Liked his length of body with good topline, croup and tailset matched with good underline, firm loin and standing on good straight legs, bone and feet. Typical masculine head of good proportions. Extended well in profile.
Monmouthshire Show Society Open Show
7th Jul 2018
Judge: Mr Keith Jones (Darlaur)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG1, Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Langstone & DCS Open Show
22nd Jul 2018
Judge: Ian Biddlestone
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
West Bromwich & Wednesbury CS Open Show
25th Aug 2018
Judge: Miss Nicola Foster (Thozow)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Tongwynlais CS Open Show
23rd Sep 2018
Judge: Kathy George
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Tredegar DCA Open Show
20th Oct 2018
Judge: Caroline Friend-Rees (Amical)
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Amman CS Open Show
3rd Nov 2018
Judge: Helen Reaney (Rolenska)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG4, Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Walsall & District Kennel Association Open Show
10th Nov 2018
Judge: Mr Ronald Punter (Lacus)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Llinfi Valley Open Show
2nd Mar 2019
Judge: Claire Bayne
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Oxfordshire CS Open Show
3rd Mar 2019
Judge: Matt Smith (Alncroft)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Three Counties Championship Show
6th Jun 2019
Judge: Mr D Mitchell (Paleside)
DCC
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Placing Critique
Strong in head, big teeth and strong lower jaw, dark keen eye, good bone, stood on super tight feet and thick pads, good reach of neck and length of rib, strong well muscled loin in tight double jacket, good over all shape, needs a firm hand.
Chepstow & DCS Open Show
16th Jun 2019
Judge: Laureen Wood
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
East of England Championship Show
6th Jul 2019
Judge: Mrs Janet Alexander (Glenbucket)
Post Graduate - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Langstone and District CS Premier Open Show
21st Jul 2019
Judge: Kim Lathaen (Tyrdyma)
My apologies to the Border Terrier exhibitors for not spanning their dogs, but I was banned by my surgeon from any form of lifting
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Minehead & DCS Open Show
24th Jul 2019
Judge: Mr Laurie Hunt (Setthornes)
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Kingston HS & AS Open Show
14th Sep 2019
Judge: Gareth Lawler (Roqfolly)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Coventry & Foleshill CA Open Show
3rd Nov 2019
Judge: Kathy Gorman
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Ashbourne & District Canine Society Open Show
28th Dec 2019
Judge: Mr. Peter Armstrong ( Atron )
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Roxambor Magical Timepiece ShCM
Placing Critique
Grizzle & tan dog. Workmanlike masculine headed dog with a dark eye and good expression. Narrow in front. Good shoulder placement. Well muscled. Good topline and tailset. Good bend of stifle. Good coat and pelt. Displayed sound positive movement.
