Show Placings
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
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG3, Netherhill Cortado At Almoor
Placing Critique
Nice sized grizzle and tan puppy bitch, just 6 months old and at her first show. Still a raw baby, but lots to like, pretty feminine head with the sweetest of expressions. Dark eye, scissor bite, nice reach of neck, spanned well and I liked her outline. Once she settled on the move, she did enough to secure her BPIB. Later I was delighted to see her awarded third in the puppy group, from terrier specialist Eileen Foy.
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Netherhill Cortado At Almoor
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
5th Nov 2016
Judge: Mrs Joyce Martin (Merumhor)
I would like to thank the Midland Border Terrier Club for their invitation to judge this show. It was a great privilege to be asked and I would like to thank my two ring stewards Jem Thomas and Richard Wright for keeping everything moving smoothly for me throughout the day.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Netherhill Cortado At Almoor
Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Netherhill Cortado At Almoor
Lincoln CS Open Show
4th Dec 2016
Judge: Mrs C Richardson (STAYNORWOOD)
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Netherhill Cortado At Almoor
Boston & District Canine Society
8th Jan 2017
Judge: Mr E Houston
My thanks to the Society for inviting me,to my two very able stewards, Barry and Debs,and,most especially,to the exhibitors who allowed me the privilege of going over their dogs and who accepted my decisions so sportingly.
Overall I was very impressed with the quality of the entry.The limit and open classes in both sexes had quality beyond the placings and there were some very promising puppies,especially among the bitches- this must augur well for the future.Heads were largely typical,most were spannable and considering the time of year I was pleasantly surprised to find so many in good coat.On the downside,many were lacking muscletone and front movement continues to be an issue and not just in the lower classes.I was pleased with both line ups and thought my main winners excellent examples of the breed. I was delighted to hear that my Best of Breed went on to win the Group.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Netherhill Cortado At Almoor
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.
Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Netherhill Cortado At Almoor
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
28th Jan 2017
Judge: Mrs. A. Heathcote (Saxheath)
My thanks to the Committee for asking me to judge this show , my Stewards Callie and Ian for their invaluable assistance and all the exhibitors for allowing me to judge their dogs . I had some quality dogs to go over with some close decisions in some classes , however , I found front movement in particular was rather disappointing in the lower classes .That aside I thoroughly enjoyed my day .
Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Netherhill Cortado At Almoor
Junior - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Netherhill Cortado At Almoor
Placing Critique
VHC in a strong puppy class, Pretty head with a nice expression and a good topline held on the move.
