Show Placings
Newark & DCS Open Show
17th Feb 2024
Judge: Mick Oxley (Digelsa)
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Goldenmill Silent Whisper
Bath Canine Society
26th May 2024
Judge: Mr Ian Higham (Comberdown)
I would like to thank Mr. Lee Cox and the officers and committee of Bath Canine Society for making my wife and I feel so welcome at their show. Also my two amazingly competent stewards Mark and Joyce who were just brilliant at their job.
I found nothing obviously untoward or concerning, apart from, surprisingly, a few too heavy ones, which cost placings. We need to remember functionality.
In general, overall, this was an entry of terrific in-depth quality. What an absolute privilege it was to go over them. Thank you all so much!
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Goldenmill Silent Whisper
Placing Critique
G & T of 10 months. A little nervous to begin with. Handler informed that it was her first show. Moved very soundly keeping a level top-line and correct tail set and carriage. Strong muzzle and nice big white teeth. Good for size. Best Puppy Bitch.
Ripon & DCS Open Show
2nd Jun 2024
Judge: Mr David Craig
Best Puppy
Name at show: Goldenmill Silent Whisper
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Goldenmill Silent Whisper
Goosnargh and Longridge Agricultural Society Open Show
6th Jul 2024
Judge: George Tullis
Puppy /
Reserve
Name at show: Goldenmill Silent Whisper
The Northern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
13th Jul 2024
Judge: Mr. Mark Ord (Marnadee)
Having attended & a long association with this breed club I was very honoured when I received the invitation to judge this show. It is pleasing that the club has such a wealth of supporters who do such sterling work and put on shows that make you want to return to. Walking into this venue today brought back many memories of the past and I am sure the pioneers of the club would be thrilled to see how it has prospered from humble beginnings. The Border Terrier continues to hold its own compared to many of today’s terrier breeds both as a companion and show dog. Breed standards were compiled by looking at the dogs of the time and their working capabilities fitting this purpose, this should still be adhered to now despite hunting no longer being allowed. This being said dogs should be presented for the show ring to the best of an owner’s capabilities, in hard muscular condition and coat presented clean and fit for the purpose of working in rough terrain.
I today found mouths to be good in the majority and I like to see large dentition along with a correct scissor bite. Several had eyes that needed attention in the way of cleaning before coming into the show ring. We still are seeing the incorrect flipping front action due to short upper arms and if not addressed this will become the norm. After my last appointment, I was pleased to only see a small minority where scissoring had been used on the coats which should not be the case. I did find today several coats that I would class as broken rather than the desirable tight harsh top weatherproof coat with undercoat for warmth. On a positive note, the bitches were easy to span and only a minority of males could not be. Pelts were pretty good being both thick & loose.
Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Goldenmill Silent Whisper
Otley CS Open Show
6th Aug 2024
Judge: Jill Peak (Bayard)
Special Yearling /
First Place
Name at show: Goldenmill Silent Whisper
West of England Ladies Kennel Society
25th Apr 2025
Judge: Mrs J Guvercin (Glebeheath)
Thank you to everyone who entered on a Friday and gave me the biggest entry of the two groups on the day and the forth highest in the whole show! Pat and Paul my stewards were great and helped me to get through the dogs in an efficient way.
We were lucky enough to be outside on a perfect dog showing day weather wise.
Some super quality classes with hair splitting decisions and even lovely dogs unplaced. Whilst essentially a working terrier was a priority, I wanted my males, to look like males and my bitches easily recognisable as females, it sounds obvious but with some they could’ve passed for either.
Some really lovely dogs looked super stood, but failed on the move, not just coming and going, but more importantly to me, the side gait.
I think we need to be careful of mouths, I was surprised to find several with teeth out of line. Level bites, although allowed and not penalised on the day, some were in very young dogs and it makes me wonder if they will last.
Having said all that, I enjoyed my day and the dogs, who also seemed to enjoy being outside.
Yearling - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Goldenmill Silent Whisper
Scottish Kennel Club 205th Championship Show
17th May 2025
Judge: Mr Ian Hopper (Esyntona)
Yearling - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Goldenmill Silent Whisper
