Show Placings
Minehead & DCS Open Show
27th Jul 2022
Judge: Mrs C E Sansom (Tarkaswell)
I would like to thank the officers and committee of Minehead & District Canine Society for the invitation to judge at their open show, held in conjunction with the Dunster Country Fair. My steward Vicky Prince, was a great help and kept the ring running smoothly. Thank you to the exhibitors for a lovely entry and for accepting my decisions in a sporting manner.
I had some quality borders to go over that were a privilege to judge, and as always, my decisions reflected my interpretation of the breed standard on the day. I was delighted with the winners that came forward for the challenge.
The weather was kind and not too hot, there was a friendly atmosphere and I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
Special Yearling /
Reserve
Name at show: Earthtaw Nessa Jenkins
Wiveliscombe DCS Open Show
31st Jul 2022
Judge: Mr Anthony Allen (Allenie)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG2, Earthtaw Nessa Jenkins
Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Nessa Jenkins
Paignton Championship Show
6th Aug 2022
Judge: Mr Graham Pickering (Picer)
It was an honour to be asked to judge at Paignton & District Fanciers Association. My thanks go to the officers and committee for their kind invitation to judge Border Terriers and their excellent hospitality. I had a lovely day at this well organised show and would like to also thank the stewards, Helen & Norma, for keeping me on track and in order. The weather was exceptionally hot and although I do like to judge outside, I am sure exhibitors, and their dogs were grateful for the shade and cool that being inside gave us.
Although I did not have a huge entry, I was fortunate to have some real quality dogs entered and had some very hard decisions to make, however, at the end of judging I was delighted with my winners. On the downside, I did find some mouths that were not as they should be and some dogs who were deep in chest and therefore difficult to span. However, the most disappointing element was the lack of detail that some exhibitors pay to feet. The standard states that feet should be ‘small with thick pads’, however, quite a few exhibits had untidy feet with long nails. Although this seems minor point, long hair around the feet detracts from the overall look of the Border Terrier.
I was disappointed that I could not stay to watch the group, but unfortunately, I had to leave due to other commitments. I was delighted that all my top winners were shortlisted in the group and very pleased that my Special Beginner winner went Group 1 and the Best Puppy winner went Group 3.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Nessa Jenkins
Placing Critique
An up to size puppy, with a nice otter head and small, neat ears which lay close to her head. Correct bite and good big teeth. Reasonable length of neck leading into good shoulder placement. Flat rib which makes her easily spannable. Good double jacket. Moved out ok.
Gillingham & Shaftesbury Agricultural Society - August Open Show
17th Aug 2022
Judge: Libby Tanton-Joy (Itsaso)
Firstly I would like to say thank you to the committee for inviting me to judge the border terriers at this lovely show. Secondly I would like to say thank you for those who entered under me, although only a small number to go over I was pleased with the overall quality.
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Earthtaw Nessa Jenkins
Best Puppy
Name at show: Earthtaw Nessa Jenkins
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Nessa Jenkins
Placing Critique
7 month old blue and tan bitch who looks to be a promising young puppy although raw today. Caught my eye on the go around with her sound movement and did not disappoint on the table. Pleasing in head with small ears and correct bite although would benefit from some time to develop further. Lovely shoulder which flowed into well laid back ribs and loin and was easily spanned. Level topline which she held on the move well and was finished off with a lovely short tail. Good rear angulation which allowed her to move with purpose both coming and going. Presented in a harsh jacket with ticking coming through. BP and RBOB
City of Birmingham Championship Show
3rd Sep 2022
Judge: Mrs K Newsome (Kighills)
I would like to thank the City of Birmingham committee for inviting me to judge the Border terriers today. It was a most enjoyable day and to top it off I had some quality dogs and bitches to go over. I would also like to thank the exhibitors for their entries and excepting my decisions.
The quality of borders were good and adhered to the breed standard. All mouths were good and all the dogs were entire. Heads on the whole were very good but some lacked a strong broad muzzle. The movement was good and many moved with drive. Many coats were harsh and thick and pelts were nice and loose. I would like to see some exhibitors pay a little attention to trimming the feet and nails.
It would also benefit a few exhibitors to take their young dogs to ring-craft more to socialise them. This would get them use to unfamiliar situations i.e. hands on the dog etc.
To my surprise my main winners Best Puppy Dog, 2nd Grad Bitch, Bitch CC & Bitch RCC were all related to the Glebeheath Kennels so well done to you.
Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Earthtaw Nessa Jenkins
Richmond Championship Dog Show
11th Sep 2022
Judge: Mr J A Barney (Romaunt)
Many thanks to Richmond in giving me the opportunity to judge a breed that still has some depth in quality to it. Generally, I felt movement needs to be attended to. It's a breed I've always associated with true movement both ways and a number did tend to pin in front. Coat texture was pretty good throughout but some would benefit from slightly neater presentation. I was able to span nearly all exhibits and pelts good. At the moment I would say that bitches are far stronger than the males.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Nessa Jenkins
Placing Critique
Pleasing feminine head and expression good v shaped ear giving that typical Ottery head. Correct depth of brisket and well ribbed back. Not quite the topline of 1st. plenty of substance to this one.
South Wales Kennel Association
6th Oct 2022
Judge: Mr Stewart Golding (Beaconpike)
Thank you to the committee for inviting me to judge, this was my first time awarding CC’s. Thank you to my stewards for keeping the ring running smoothly. A big thank you must go to the exhibitors for a good entry especially on a Thursday in the middle of Wales in the current climate we live in. I only have a couple of concerns. Movement is paramount in our breed and these dogs should be able to cover ground easily I found due to poor shoulder angulation a few had restrained front movement. I did forgive coat in class placings where evidence of a new coat was present, however I did find a lot of single coated dogs possibly down to over grooming, my main winners all had correct double coat of depth. I had a very enjoyable day, thank you to everyone for accepting my decisions gracefully.
Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Earthtaw Nessa Jenkins
Class Critique
A lovely class of promising puppies
Terrier Club of Devon & Cornwall Open Show
16th Oct 2022
Judge: Mrs L.K. Jordan-Smith (Jordith)
Thank you to the Officegrs and Committee for the invitation to judge at this friendly and well run show; I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Nessa Jenkins
Placing Critique
At 9.5 month old this blue and tan bitch is very smart. She has a lovely feminine head with good ear placement, dark eye and correct bite. She is up to size but has a good front and lay of shoulder which is carried into a spannable rib. She has a strong loin and well angulated hindquarters, topped off with a good tail set. In her underclothes today but a lovely pelt and thick undercoat. She moved well around the ring well.
Minehead & District Canine Society Open Show
6th Nov 2022
Judge: Mrs S Thompson (Ashgate)
Puppy /
Third Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Nessa Jenkins
Plymouth & DKA Open Show
12th Nov 2022
Judge: Darren Pearson (Winoski)
Best Puppy - Bitch
Name at show: Earthtaw Nessa Jenkins
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Nessa Jenkins
Terrier Club of Devon & Cornwall Open Show
19th Feb 2023
Judge: Libby Tanton-Joy (Itsaso)
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Nessa Jenkins
Torquay & DCS Open Show
25th Feb 2023
Judge: Eillen Coles (Towden)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Earthtaw Nessa Jenkins
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Nessa Jenkins
The Southern Border Terrier Open Show
5th Mar 2023
Judge: Mr Matt Smith (Alncroft)
Many thanks to the club for the invitation to judge at their show and for their hospitality. Thank you to my stewards, and the exhibitors for entering under me. I thoroughly enjoyed my day and was pleased with the quality present. Many of the classes were close decisions and coats played a big part in final standings. Whilst I didn’t find any dogs that I couldn’t span, having spent a lifetime around working terriers some of the bitches in particular were on the larger end of the scale for preference.
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Nessa Jenkins
Placing Critique
lovely sized bitch with good bone. Strong head and good strength to muzzle. Standing on good legs and feet. Okay in neck. Good topline. Well balanced. Good free mover.
Class Critique
The first three in particular could change places on another day.
Exeter & County CS Open Show
18th Mar 2023
Judge: Diane Hunter
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Earthtaw Nessa Jenkins
Limit /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Nessa Jenkins
National Terrier Club
1st Apr 2023
Judge: Miss Sarah Dandy (Dandale)
There was a good depth of quality overall across both sexes which proved for good competition and some very close decisions especially in the larger classes. Thank you to all those who accepted my decisions so sportingly. Temperaments were excellent especially the youngsters with the added challenge of the tannoy right overhead. There were some very promising youngsters which is always pleasing and positive to see, and I was delighted with my winning line up in both sexes, with top honours closely contested. I was disappointed that some exhibits who looked so good standing fell apart on the move, there were quite a few upright shoulders and I felt that efficient ground covering movement so essential for the breeds ability to follow a horse was somewhat lacking. It is encouraging to see quite a few younger handlers taking an interest in our breed today, so positive for the future. Thank you to both my excellent stewards who most competently kept the ring moving all day.
Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Nessa Jenkins
Plymouth & DKA Open Show
8th Apr 2023
Judge: Mr Richard Kinsey (Kitarn)
Limit /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Nessa Jenkins
Pontypool & DCS Open Show
23rd Apr 2023
Judge: Janice Janes (Coedybrain)
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Nessa Jenkins
West of England Ladies Kennel Society
27th Apr 2023
Judge: Mr Mark Walshaw (Janmark)
Many thanks to the officers and committee for the invitation to judge at WELKS, it was quite a few years ago now, as I was due to judge them at the beginning of lockdown. Due to the heavy rain that had fallen over the preceding days, all judging was inside. It was slightly draughty, but we were allocated a double ring, so plenty of space, to see the exhibits stride out. I must thank the two stewards Lynn Jones and Celia Vines who kept the ring flowing beautifully and the exhibitors for making prompt appearances, we did well for time, starting approx. 0930 and finishing around 14:45. I thank all exhibitors for a wonderful entry (123 dogs making 172 entries} for a Thursday in Malvern and appreciate their time and expense for entering under me. There was plenty of quality to choose from and I was happy with my final decisions. Dentition was very good and a pleasure to judge dogs with clean teeth. I did find muscle tone to be poor/average in a lot of the exhibits, which must be one of the key areas for any working terrier. Jackets were mixed as was movement.
Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Earthtaw Nessa Jenkins
Malborough & DCS Open Show
1st May 2023
Judge: Sarah Pateman (Lessien)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Earthtaw Nessa Jenkins
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Nessa Jenkins
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
6th May 2023
Judge: Mr Keith Baldwin (Nightstorm)
I would like to thank all the Officers and Committee of the Midland Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge their club open show.
It is now 17 years that I have been judging Border Terriers and it was the 6th August 2011 that I attended the Midland Border Terrier Club breed specific seminar when Jena Tuck was the secretary.
I was very pleased with my entry of 112 quality dogs and bitches, also I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the exhibitors who entered and for allowing me to go over their dogs. They all showed and behaved very well. I can report back to you that you have overall one of the soundest breeds that I have judged.
Last but not least I would like to thank my stewards who did an excellent job keeping everything flowing smoothly between the two shows in the Margaret Everton Pavilion
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Earthtaw Nessa Jenkins
Yeovil & District Canine Society Open Show
13th May 2023
Judge: Mrs Sue Baxter (Mysulan/Sulan)
Thank you to the committee for the kind invitation to judge today , also to my stewards who kept things moving along nicely, your help was much appreciated. A big thank you to all the exhibitors for allowing me to go over your dogs and accepting my decisions
in a sporting manner. General observations were, no kinked tails found and the males were intact . I did see a few animals with slightly untidy bites affecting some placings. On the subject of ring presentation I may suggest that perhaps some animals would have benefitted from more attention being paid to nail clipping and feet trimming … even with the long grass, once on the table the feet are very visible. I thoroughly enjoyed my day and had a quality bunch of Borders before me. Thank you to everyone who made it possible !
Graduate /
Reserve
Name at show: Earthtaw Nessa Jenkins
Devon County Agricultural Association Premier Open Show
18th May 2023
Judge: Justine Monaghan
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Nessa Jenkins
Bath Canine Society
29th May 2023
Judge: Mrs Anne Gregory (Remony)
My thanks to the officers and committee of Bath Canine Society for inviting me to judge today. A big thank you to my two very efficient stewards, Mark and Joyce, who kept the ring running smoothly and efficiently. Thank you also to the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to go over their dogs, it is always a privilege to do so. I was disappointed not to have been able to stay and watch the groups but circumstances outwith my control prevented me from doing so.
While there were plenty of good ‘otter’ heads in evidence, I found some heads lacking in muzzle strength and some with stops that were too deep, neither of which is desirable. Some exhibits were too heavy in frame and consequently didn’t come to hand easily. Some dogs had weak pasterns and feet that could have been tighter. Coats were at varying stages, with some in their underclothes, some just going over the top, and in some cases, this was a deciding factor. Overall, movement was good with correct tracking, plenty of drive off well angulated hindquarters and good length of stride. Some dogs could have benefited from more ring training and, at times, baiting on the table was excessive. A dog scrambling to get to bait makes it more difficult to assess. On a positive note, I did have some quality dogs to go over and was well pleased with my winners and final line-up. I was also pleased to see my Best Veteran win the Terrier Veteran Group, my Best Puppy shortlisted in the Terrier Puppy Group and my Best Special Beginners, Special Beginners Terrier Group 4
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Nessa Jenkins
Placing Critique
Pleasing, feminine head of good type, good front, well placed shoulders, narrow throughout, spans well, well angulated rear, in a thick coat over a good pelt, sound on the move.
Southern Counties Canine Association
2nd Jun 2023
Judge: Miss Felicity Freer (Felfree)
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Nessa Jenkins
Three Counties Championship Dog Show
9th Jun 2023
Judge: Mrs Jane Roberts (Smalesmouth)
Many thanks to the officers and committee for inviting me to judge Border Terriers at Three Counties Championship Dog Show. My appointment was originally for 2020 but it was worth the wait to be able to judge at this lovely showground at the foot of the Malvern Hills. Many thanks indeed to my stewards Bill and Trish who kept everything moving ringside in an efficient and pleasant manner. My thanks go to all the exhibitors who brought their dogs under me. It was a real privilege and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. There were some close decisions and I would like to thank all those who accepted my decisions so sportingly.
Based on my entry I felt that the overall quality of the breed was good. Most were fit and I thought that fronts and heads had improved from the last time I judged. There were only a few that I was unable to span and a couple who had missing teeth and one that had a kinked tail. I was particularly pleased with my bitch line-up and I thought there were some very good quality exhibits who on another day could be ticket winners.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Nessa Jenkins
Placing Critique
Nice Blue and Tan who was also good for size. Ottery head with strong muzzle. Keen expression. Well angulated front and rear. Narrow all through. Good top line and tail set. Standing on good legs and feet. Harsh thick coat and pelt. Moved accurately but not the drive of 1.
Taunton & DCA Open Show
17th Jun 2023
Judge: Miss Maria Clarke (Canequiss)
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Nessa Jenkins
Minehead & District Canine Society Open Show
26th Jul 2023
Judge: Anne Speake
I would like to thank the officers and committee for the kind invitation to judge some of the terrier breeds at this well run show, set in the beautiful setting of Dunster Castle. My thanks to my two excellent stewards Mel & Vera for keeping the ring running smoothly. A special thank you to all the exhibitors who gave me such a lovely quality entry of dogs over all the breeds to judge, making for some difficult decisions in some classes.
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Nessa Jenkins
Placing Critique
feminine 19mth old b/t with a typical head, good reach of neck, easily spanned, with good body lines, shoulders well placed, ribs well back, feet neat and tight. Nice narrow front. With a harsh jacket, and well made hind quarters. Moved well
Bournemouth Championship Show
13th Aug 2023
Judge: Ms Tina Jones (Otterholme)
My thanks go to the committee of Bournemouth Championship Show for inviting me to award tickets for the first time, it was a very special day.
Special thanks to my stewards Gentle Lowe and Brian Aubrey for doing such a sterling job, allowing me to focus on the task in hand.
I was delighted with the entry that awaited me, a huge thank you to the exhibitors for giving me the privilege to go over their dogs, this was a real honour and the sporting way they accepted my decisions, on the whole by most exhibitors.
I was told many years ago, by someone well respected in the breed to judge with the hands, not with the eyes, never did this ring true as today. Some dogs I have admired from the ringside, didn’t live up to expectations, whilst others that hadn’t previously caught my eye, surprised me and did.
Being the daughter of a hunt terrier man I could get no better grounding in the requirements of an earth dog, these were the days long before quad bikes, terriers would be expected to be on their feet from the moment hounds drew off until close of the hunting day, working in landscapes not dissimilar to that of that hunt the breed first originated from.
l tried to look subjectively at the exhibit before me to see if they had the confirmation and condition to undertake such duties. I was surprised how quite a number were difficult to span and far too deep in chest and too wide in front and came up heavy, lacking the narrowness to go to ground, a distinct disadvantage in the working arena, legs bend, chests don’t.
I was finding rear movement was better than front, but more than a few lacked the drive that I looked for with elevated front action that indicates an upper arm that is shorter than ideal.
I look to see feet that are tight with a good thick pad so vital in an earth dog, many were lacking in this important trait.
I found temperaments superb throughout the day, dentition was questionable on several exhibits and all dogs entire.
A plea to exhibitors if you bait them on the table, that is fine if they look hypnotically at the treat, but on several occasions, owners were wrestling with their dogs trying to get at the treat, making it difficult to assess them.
I am always mindful to judge fit for function, and I was happy that my winners fitted that bill and all sporting decent jackets and pelts and meeting my interpretation of the breed standard.
I was delighted to see my BOB going on to third in the terrier group and my BP winning the terrier puppy group.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Nessa Jenkins
Placing Critique
Another that presented a balanced picture, perfectly proportioned head with femininity, ears well placed, correct in forehand with well placed shoulders and good return of upper arm. . Ribs well laid back, making her easily spannable good in topline and underline. She moved out well keeping her correct topline at all times.
Mid Somerset Agricultural Society Open Show
20th Aug 2023
Judge: Mrs Rosemary Lord (Hecklehaze)
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Nessa Jenkins
Newton Abbot & South Devon CS Open Show
26th Aug 2023
Judge: Beverly Deacon (Cassencarrie)
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Nessa Jenkins
North Devon CA Open Show
9th Sep 2023
Judge: Poppy Wynter
Limit /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Nessa Jenkins
Exeter & County Canine Society Open Show
16th Sep 2023
Judge: Mrs V Atkinson (Raedwulf)
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Nessa Jenkins
Romsey & DCS Open Show
1st Oct 2023
Judge: Jason Hunt
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Nessa Jenkins
South Wales Kennel Association
13th Oct 2023
Judge: Mr W Shorthose (Cundytyke)
I think hind movement has generally improved though the same cannot be said for fronts. Most were shown in good coat and only one exhibit was clearly of poor temperament.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Nessa Jenkins
Terrier Club of Devon & Cornwall Open Show
22nd Oct 2023
Judge: Siân McKay (Redesholt)
My thanks to the committee for the opportunity to judge a lovely quality entry of Border Terriers. This is a friendly and welcoming show and I was ably assisted by a super Steward who kept the ring running smoothly and efficiently.
The acoustics of the building today did have a detrimental effect on some of the exhibits; but of course, it is impossible to find a perfect space for every dog to show themselves at their best.
As mentioned I was honoured to have a super selection of Borders to go over today; especially the Puppy class where many were exhibiting for the first time.
I found all male dogs intact, and no kinked tails and one wry mouth. Coats were in all stages of growth today, and a few lacked a good visible covering of undercoat which naturally affected placings. Temperaments were all excellent and the ‘glint ‘ in the eye that I would like to see- inquisitive and game that looked ready for a day‘s work, which in turn reflected in their positive movement- was pleasingly there with all my main line up; as was the ‘stamp’ of the breed the otter- like head with correct proportions in the head to allow the powerful jaws to do their job, whilst standing on- most importantly, small thickly padded cat-like feet.
Limit /
Reserve
Name at show: Earthtaw Nessa Jenkins
