Show Placings
Exonian Canine Association Open Show
7th Dec 2013
Judge: Miss Judith Haydon
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Laurelton Charlie's Angel At Towden
Placing Critique
A pleasing youngster with a lovely head, keen expression and correct mouth. Again beautifully presented with a harsh double jacket and only just lost out to winner on immaturity and lack of showing experience in a Junior class.
Taunton & District Canine Association
5th Jan 2014
Judge: Sue Thomson (Ashgate)
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Laurelton Charlie's Angel At Towden
Torquay & District Canine Society Open Show
1st Mar 2014
Judge: Graham Hughes
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG1, RBPIS, Laurelton Charlie's Angel At Towden
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Laurelton Charlie's Angel At Towden
Exeter and County Canine Society
22nd Mar 2014
Judge: Mr Ken Jessup
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG1, Laurelton Charlie's Angel At Towden
Special Yearling /
First Place
Name at show: Laurelton Charlie's Angel At Towden
Bridgwater & District Canine Society Premier Open Show
23rd Mar 2014
Judge: Mr Jem Thomas (Daluce)
Best Puppy
Name at show: Laurelton Charlie's Angel At Towden
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Laurelton Charlie's Angel At Towden
Placing Critique
11 month Grizzle and Tan Bitch. Lovely feminine head and expression. Good strength to muzzle with good teeth. Narrow front. Excellent length to rib. Good bone. Really excelled in coat and pelt which is harsh dense and thick. BP
National Terrier Club
5th Apr 2014
Judge: Mr David Hunt (Ottaswell)
My thanks to the committee of the National Terrier Club for their invitation to judge at this group championship show. Thanks also to my stewards Brian Doyle and John Callow for their help and assistance in keeping me organised and the ring running smoothly. My appreciation also to the exhibitors for such a large entry in these tough financial times.
The ring was large with lots of space for dogs to move freely without being forced to stop/start. In general the dogs were in good condition. I found 1 dog that was not entire. Although teeth were mostly OK, apart from a few misaligned, they varied greatly in size. Coats varied as always but I judge on the day and lack of coat is taken into account when placing exhibits. I was concerned at the number of exhibits down on their pasterns, not giving the small feet as required. Many younger exhibits would really benefit from regular ringcraft experience.
Novice - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Laurelton Charlie's Angel At Towden
Paignton & DFA Championship Show
2nd Aug 2014
Judge: Mr T Johnston
Junior - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Laurelton Charlie's Angel At Towden
North Devon Agricultural Society Open Show
6th Aug 2014
Judge: Rachel Larner (Hawcoat)
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Laurelton Charlie's Angel At Towden
Bournemouth CA Championship Show
10th Aug 2014
Judge: Mrs M Reeves (Baywillow)
A very enjoyable appointment in spite of the wind and rain. I found some lovely borders for the top awards. The line up for the bitch challenge was especially pleasing, each one of top quality with some very promising youngsters. On the minus side there were too many that were wide in front. This is a serious fault in a breed who need to get through narrow spaces underground. Whilst I am always critical of dogs that lack rear angulation there are one or two appearing in the breed who are over angulated which is not correct for a border.
Junior - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Laurelton Charlie's Angel At Towden
Graduate - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Laurelton Charlie's Angel At Towden
Devon County Show
21st May 2015
Judge: Mr I Layfield (Dockwray/Fundoune)
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Laurelton Charlie's Angel At Towden
Bath Canine Society
22nd May 2015
Judge: Mr Jack Watson
Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Laurelton Charlie's Angel At Towden
Southern Counties Canine Association
30th May 2015
Judge: Mrs Lesley Gosling (Akinside)
I must first extend thanks to my very professional and able stewards, who kept me on track and on time.
My general remarks here cover the real concerns I have about the way the breed is heading currently. Increasingly, upright shoulders and poor fronts are becoming the norm rather than the exception. Upright shoulders may produce a flashy show dog on its toes, but Borders are not flashy by nature. I suspect I have referred to this problem in every critique I have written for Championship shows I’ve judged and it appears to be getting worse, not better. Please read the standard carefully; look at anatomical drawings of the dog skeleton. Shoulders are now at a steep 60 degrees on some exhibits instead of the normal – and correct – 45 degrees. Undercoats are being raked out to give a cleaner profile – why? Borders – working terriers – need their undercoats 24/7 to keep them warm in bad winter weather while they are waiting to be called for action. It is a requirement of the standard, not a fashion statement. Sooner or later we will end up with a single coated breed, and to its detriment.
Judging today, temperaments were very good; I found two kinked tails, several minor dentition issues, many dirty teeth and one undershot mouth. Males were all entire. Coats were mostly betwixt and between but the good double coats were exceptionally good. I love to see happy dogs with wagging tails but some dogs were very lack lustre and did not seem to be enjoying their day. There were also one or two exhibits too thin and lacking in condition. Finally, baiting is still a contentious topic for me – I use bait sometimes myself – but on occasions it was almost impossible to get at the dogs or examine them without getting round, over, or under an outstretched arm with bait. As a courtesy to judges, please keep baiting to a minimum, especially on the table.
Thank you to everyone for accepting my decisions sportingly. It was a genuine pleasure to go over the entry – winners and non-winners.
Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Laurelton Charlie's Angel At Towden
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Laurelton Charlie's Angel At Towden
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
Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Laurelton Charlie's Angel At Towden
Placing Critique
This young lady has large teeth in a good bite. Excellent really harsh deep jacket. She is ribbed well back has a good turn of stifle and moved steadily.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Laurelton Charlie's Angel At Towden
Terrier Club of Devon and Cornwall Open Show
18th Oct 2015
Judge: Mr Colin Girling (Benattivo)
Thanks to the officers and committee for inviting me to judge, also thanks to my steward Gordon, who was very effective, efficient and friendly. Also thanks to the Southern Border Terrier Club for their generous sponsorship of the Border Terrier rosettes and prize money.
Limit /
Third Place
Name at show: Laurelton Charlie's Angel At Towden
Bridgewater and District Canine Society Open Show
27th Mar 2016
Judge: Steven Thomas
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Laurelton Charlie's Angel At Towden
Devon County Show
20th May 2016
Judge: Mrs R V Webb (Clane)
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Laurelton Charlie's Angel At Towden
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
Graduate - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Laurelton Charlie's Angel At Towden
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!
Graduate - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Laurelton Charlie's Angel At Towden
Plymouth & DKA Open Show
12th Nov 2016
Judge: Anne Moore
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Laurelton Charlie's Angel At Towden
Exeter & County Canine Society Open Show
25th Mar 2017
Judge: Mr Neil Straw (Shaolin)
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Laurelton Charlie's Angel At Towden
