Show Placings
Royal Welsh Premier Open Show
17th May 2014
Judge: Mrs Anne Heathecote (Saxheath)
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Gold'n Girl
Three Counties Championship Dog Show
7th Jun 2014
Judge: Mr D E Fryer (Irton)
Thanks to my two highly efficient stewards who, whilst never obtrusive, always had everything in the right place and ensured that I could get on with judging the dogs efficiently and smoothly.
A very pleasing entry, many classes had winning quality beyond the number of cards available. I found no missing teeth, no serious mouth faults, and all males were entire. Coats were variable; ranging from several in profuse double coat (not a problem if still of good weatherproof quality); to some who had only undercoat and a few who had adequate top coat but completely lacked undercoat (both incorrect and adversely affecting placings). There were a number of very smartly prepared and presented terriers on show; but however smart and showy a terrier may be, as 'essentially a working terrier' it must be 'capable of following a horse, combining activity with gameness' in order to be a BORDER Terrier. Too many exhibits were deficient in shoulder construction, front movement and drive.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Glebeheath Gold'n Girl
Hereford and County Canine Society Open Show
26th Jul 2014
Judge: Miss Vanessa Cox
Best Puppy
Name at show: Glebeheath Gold'n Girl
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Gold'n Girl
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.
Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Gold'n Girl
South Wales Kennel Association
10th Oct 2014
Judge: Mr Kevin Holmes
Best Puppy
Name at show: Glebeheath Gold"n Girl
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Gold'n Girl
Placing Critique
BP. Eleven mth old, feminine, mature for age, in good coat, good front, typical head, good topline, very sound mover, once she settles and gets her act together, has all the essentials to have a bright future.
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Gold'n Girl
Coventry (Foleshill) CA
2nd Nov 2014
Judge: Mr Paul Richardson
Puppy /
Reserve
Name at show: Glebeheath Gold'n Girl
Cheltenham & District Canine Society
8th Feb 2015
Judge: Mrs Tina Jones (Otterholme)
I would like to thank the committee for the invitation to judge at this well run show. My thanks to my steward for keeping things running smoothly and to the exhibitors who entered their borders under me and the sporting manner they accepted my decisions on the day. We had a lovely big ring which I made full use of. Coats were mixed as to be expected, pleasing to find all exhibits of correct size and spannable. Some quality exhibits making for difficult decisions.
Yearling /
Reserve
Name at show: Glebeheath Gold'n Girl
West Midland Terrier Society
14th Feb 2015
Judge: Mrs. Liz Wright (Totherend)
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Gold'n Girl
Placing Critique
Litter sister to JD winner and similar comments apply, but she was short of coat today.
Southern Border Terrier Club Members Limited Breed Show
1st Mar 2015
Judge: Mr. Bob Wright (Totherend)
My appreciation goes to the SBTC officers and committee for the opportunity to judge a lovely entry of Border Terriers and to the stewards for their support during the show. Also to the many exhibitors who quite rightly presented their dogs so proudly. I hope they enjoyed their day irrespective of the results, as above all this is a hobby to enjoy with the pets that you love.
It’s always good to see new faces exhibiting but I think most would benefit from a few visits to ring craft prior to launching themselves into the ring. This would give them an idea of the typical ring routine and some guidance on preparation of their exhibits. Whilst some concession can be made, lack of ring presence inevitably reflects in some way on their exhibit. Having said all that I can but admire the efforts of a seasoned 2½ year old handler as she moved her much older prized veteran up and down the mat!
I found some dubious dentition, a couple I couldn’t span and several only just spannable. Some dogs impressed in the line but disappointed on the move (particularly rear movement) but for a limit show I felt there was plenty of quality and I was particularly delighted with the main contenders. Some classes merited two “firsts” with precious little separating the first two and I was sad to disappoint. Not being first shouldn’t reflect badly on any dog it only means that a particular judge preferred another exhibit on the day. Certainly some of the dogs would have been better placed had they moved as well on the day as I’ve seen them move before.
I’m not of the school that expects to see a final line-up of identical dogs of a particular type. Several exhibits, whilst not of my preferred type, represented the breed standard well and couldn’t be denied an appropriate place irrespective of type or the appearance of the final line-up. I looked for a well balanced dog reflecting the aspects of the breed standard, without exaggeration and able to cover the ground smoothly and efficiently and I was pleased to find it in most classes.
Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Gold'n Girl
Placing Critique
Grizzle and tan, lively, narrow, well balanced, good head with kind expression, in good coat, plenty of pelt, shown well but preferred movement of 1.
Evesham and District Canine Society Open Show
12th Jul 2015
Judge: Mrs Jane Aktkin (Earthwold)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Gold'n Girl
Limit /
Second Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Gold'n Girl
Hereford & County KS Open Show
25th Jul 2015
Judge: Mr Howard Ogden (Beauview)
Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Gold'n Girl
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.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Gold'n Girl
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.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Gold'n Girl
Placing Critique
very typical bitch who is a little longer than the winner, but she is too fine in muzzle and she needs more deportment on the move where she seems very uninterested, sound front and rear, good coat and tail, will look a lot better when she decides to enjoy dog showing!
Monmouth Show
27th Aug 2015
Judge: Mr Barry Day (Risepark)
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Gold'n Girl
Kington Horse Show & Agricultural Society Open Show
12th Sep 2015
Judge: Mrs J Gill Davis (Rosecourt)
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Gold'n Girl
West Midland Terrier Show
13th Feb 2016
Judge: Mr Graham Richardson (Staynorwood)
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Gold'n Girl
Gloucester and DCS Open Show
20th Feb 2016
Judge: Gill Thomas (Sunnystone)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Glebeheath Gold'n Girl
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Gold'n Girl
Cheltenham & District Canine Society Open Show
28th Feb 2016
Judge: Mr.Tan Nagrecha
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Gold'n Girl
Southern Border Terrier Club Members Limited Breed Show
6th Mar 2016
Judge: Mr Colin Girling (Benattivo)
Many thanks to the Committee for the invitation to judge this prestigious event and there support on the day. Thanks also to my Stewards Rachel Larner & David Hunt who helped manage the ring so efficiently and effectively without drama or fuss. Thanks also to Show Manager Jane Roberts and Andrew Mooney for ring stewarding and announcing.
I really enjoyed my day in the spotlight and thank all of the exhibitors who worked so hard to present their dogs and accepted my decisions so gracefully. I was happy with all of my class winners and hopefully people could see my interpretation of the standard on display in the dogs and bitches I selected. There were some really tough decisions and some very close calls for top 3 placings in some classes. I was delighted with my BoB, Reserve and Best puppy. There were many youngsters and older dogs and bitches that were a delight to go over, which gives me great encouragement.
Novice - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Gold'n Girl
Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Glebeheath Gold'n Girl
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
10th Apr 2016
Judge: Mr D. Fryer (Irton)
The Border terrier breed standard is relatively brief, but implies a lot. To me, the most important clause is the first; 'Essentially a working terrier'. This must be interpreted; to me, it means that it must be capable of working to fox after following a possibly lengthy hunt across rough upland country, arriving under it's own steam, fit for purpose, at the same time as the huntsman who will typically be mounted. Thus it must have the length and depth of rib to allow good heart and lung room, and the conformation to allow properly efficient movement . It must also be narrow enough in rib to allow it to follow a fox to ground; and it must have the head and muzzle strength, and size of teeth and bite, to allow it to deal with whatever it finds. It must also have the coat and pelt to protect it from weather and quarry underground.
In my entry today, I found a lot of quality , but also a few worries. Front movement left a lot to be desired in too many exhibits; generally as a result of imperfect shoulder construction; though a worrying lack of muscle may well be a factor here. The puppy classes in particular left a lot to be desired in front movement; hopefully some will improve as they tighten up and mature. Coats were generally of good quality and mostly well prepared; though in some cases attempts at creative grooming did more to highlight shortcomings than to hide them. I found no undershot or overshot bites; though I did note a few with teeth not 'set square to the jaws', a few (older) dogs with missing teeth and several with somewhat crooked or undersized teeth. I was particularly impressed with the depth of quality in the upper dog classes.
My thanks to the Club and to the exhibitors for the opportunity to get my hands on so many quality Border terriers; particular thanks to Bev Jackson and family, and the collecting ring stewards, for the efficient marshalling of the ring which allowed me to concentrate solely on judging the dogs. I thoroughly enjoyed my day judging , and the welcoming and relaxed atmosphere throughout the show.
Special Beginners - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Gold'n Girl
Placing Critique
A larger, reddish bitch, soundly made but not enthusiastic on move. Failed in head to 1.
Hereford & County KA Open Show
25th Sep 2016
Judge: Mrs Patricia Wells (Kortebin)
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Gold'n Girl
Midland Counties Canine Society
27th Oct 2016
Judge: Mrs Jean Willetts (Hanway)
I would like to thank the committee of the Midland Counties Canine Society for inviting me to judge at their show. Many thanks to my two stewards, who did an excellent job and kept the ring running smoothly. And finally to the exhibitors who entered their dogs for me to judge, it was a great pleasure making it an enjoyable day.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Gold'n Girl For Knowbury
The Southern Border Terrier Club Members Limited Show
5th Mar 2017
Judge: Mrs Jill Stevens (Cobstoneway)
I would like to thank the committee for giving me the honour of judging at this lovely show, with special appreciation to show manager Jane Roberts, and ring stewards Sandra Girling and Sheila Hales. Most of all, I would like to thank the exhibitors for giving me the privilege of going over their lovely dogs.
With the phrase “Essentially a working terrier” in mind, I was satisfied that my main winners fitted the breed standard and moved soundly with good reach and drive. Coats also played a part, and although I appreciate that coats come and go, they did matter on the day. All the dogs were entire, there were a couple of level bites and the odd tooth out of line, but most exhibits were really nicely turned out. The puppy classes were very promising, and at the other end of the scale it was nice to see the veterans enjoying their day.
Novice - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Gold'n Girl For Knowbury
Placing Critique
3 year old grizzle and tan bitch with a super harsh top coat and really thick, loose pelt. Not quite the head of one, but perfectly acceptable. Well muscled, with good angulation which enabled her to move well once settled.
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
19th Mar 2017
Judge: Mrs Jayne Gillam (Orenberg)
What a pleasure it was for me to judge the East Anglian Border Terrier Club Championship Show on Sunday 19th March 2017. Thanks to the EABTC for inviting me to judge and to the exhibitors for the lovely entry and the sporting way in which they accepted my decisions. A really friendly relaxed atmosphere and a good big well lit ring awaited me, along with a good steward in Robert Brewster who did a sterling job keeping everything running smoothly. It certainly was a quality entry and I really enjoyed going over all the dogs and coats and pelts were much improved since the last time I judged. Toplines, shoulders and movement were varied but I was very pleased with my winners on the day, in some classes they would change places on another occasion but I was judging them today as I saw them, and how I interpreted the Breed Standard.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Glebeheath Gold'n Girl For Knowbury
Special Beginners - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Gold'n Girl For Knowbury
Placing Critique
presented in really good coat and pelt, enjoying her day out.
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 /
First Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Gold'n Girl For Knowbury
Placing Critique
Grizzle bitch who was a nice size. Coat OK. Would like a stronger muzzle. Good bite, angulation and movement. Lovely length of ribs and easily spanned.
Birmingham National Dog Show
4th May 2017
Judge: Mr Terence Tuck
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Glebeheath Gold'n Girl For Knowbury
Kingston Horse Show & AS Open Show
8th Sep 2017
Judge: Mr Richard Kinsey (Kitarn)
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Gold'n Girl For Knowbury
Welsh Kennel Club
18th Aug 2018
Judge: Mr. David Maggs (Chrydas)
I would like to thank The Welsh Kennel Club for inviting me to judge Borders at their show when the original judge Mr Bill Brown-Cole dropped out through illness, it is 13 years since I judged this show last and I must say that I enjoyed it just as much as the first time. The quality throughout was excellent, I found no bad mouths , movement was fine except for a few who were a little bit loose in front, but coats were very varied.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Glebeheath Gold'n Girl For Knowbury
Limit - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Glebeheath Gold'n Girl For Knowbury
Oswestry & District Kennel Association
18th Jul 2021
Judge: Anne Speake
Open /
Reserve
Name at show: Glebeheath Gold'n Girl For Knowbury
Paignton Championship Show
7th Aug 2021
Judge: Mr B Aubrey
I only found 1 mouth fault and that was in the bitches, so i won't be mentioning teeth except some could have been cleaner and please watch movement there were some iffy ones here today.
Veteran - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Gold'n Girl For Knowbury
Placing Critique
8-year-old young lady, not showing her age one-bit, similar remarks as above enjoying her day out
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
7th Nov 2021
Judge: Frances Chapman-King (Inzievar)
It was a pleasure to spend a day with the Borders. Thank you to the committee for inviting me, and to the exhibitors for bringing their dogs. By way of general comment I found fronts and front movement to be an issue; and size variable with some too big or heavy – making it difficult to span. There was quality too and some promising youngsters.
Veteran - Dog or Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Gold'n Girl For Knowbury
Placing Critique
8 yr old. Not in full coat today. Pleasing feminine head & eye, good forehand, good outline, strong quarters. Moved soundly.
The East Anglia Border Terrier Club Open Show
13th Nov 2021
Judge: Ms Julie Green (Breckgreen/Stowthorney)
Firstly, I would like to thanks the officers and committee of the East Anglia Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge my first breed club show. My steward & partner Robert Brewster for doing a sterling job as always. I would also like to thank all that entered under me with some traveling great distances. Although on the day we were a few missing due to Scottish BTC being on the same day and the report of covid cases from a show the previous week, for this I fully understand having recently recovered from Covid myself. I was happy with my winners and found no bad mouths or kinked tails on the day. Temperaments on some need to be addressed though, with a few dogs kicking off through the day. A little reminder that these dogs can be excluded from the show on instruction of the show management as in the KC Rules & Regulations. I also found a couple of dogs that were severely underweight and this was affecting their overall condition.
Best Veteran
Name at show: Glebeheath Gold'n Girl For Knowbury
Veteran - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Gold'n Girl For Knowbury
Placing Critique
Standing alone today this 8-year-old bitch was not showing her age. Nice head with a good set of teeth. Good double pelt. Held her top line well on the move. Moving well. Pleased to award her Best Veteran Bitch, Best Veteran in Show and Oldest Veteran on the day.
Three Counties Championship Show
9th Jun 2022
Judge: Mrs M J Alexander (Glenbucket)
Veteran - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Gold'n Girl For Knowbury
Placing Critique
9 year old lady enjoying her day out good coat and pelt moved well
West Bromwich & Wednesbury Canine Society Open Show
1st Oct 2022
Judge: Mrs Sue Spafford (Dassett)
Thank you to all officers and committee of West Bromwich and Wednesbury Canine Society for inviting me to judge border terriers at your show. I had a very enjoyable day and a thank you to all those who brought their dogs for me to go over. Some decisions were very close and I understand it was a very long day for some who were waiting for their groups and being entered in the other show alongside.
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Gold'n Girl For Knowbury
The Southern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
10th Jun 2023
Judge: Miss Julie Price (Oxcroft)
Thank you to all at the Southern Border Terrier Club for the invitation to judge your championship show this year, it was a great honour and privilege. The weather was hot and the venue was good to gain some shade for the dogs and myself! I had two very capable stewards who kept things running smoothy throughout the day, so thank to Kathleen Haugh and Sophie Liggat for their support. I really enjoyed my day and was more than happy with my winners. Thank you again for your hospitality.
I was looking for type, gameness, soundness and dogs that were fit to do a day’s work whilst not losing any attributes of the breed standard. Some exhibits were rather well muscled around the shoulders which made it difficult to feel the lay of the shoulders and this would also restrict their ability to go to ground. As a breed I think we are losing the otter heads and keen expressions which distinguishes the Border Terrier from other terrier breeds. A lady contacted me a week after the show and explained that she had attended the show during some of the bitch classes as she was looking to purchase a puppy having recently lost two of her old Borders. She explained she was now thinking of buying another breed as the dogs in the show ring did not look like the Borders she had had previously. She felt that they did not have the characteristic otter heads, and sadly I had to agree with her.
Overall, most dogs were fit for purpose and I am sure you all took the best dog home with you. In the current financial climate, all your entries were valuable to the club and it was a pleasure and an honour to go over your dogs.
Veteran - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Glebeheath Gold'n Girl For Knowbury
Midland Counties Championship Show
26th Oct 2023
Judge: Mr J Gilpin (Otterbobs)
I would like to thank the officers & committee for giving me the opportunity to judge the Border Terrier classes, & also a big thank you to Penny Winger & Gavin Argill my two ring stewards who kept things in order & also made sure we finished on time, and a special mention to my Best of Breed winner for attending the terrier group, and being rewarded with being short listed in the final seven.
Veteran - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Gold'n Girl For Knowbury
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Open Show
18th Nov 2023
Judge: Libby Tanton-Joy (Itsaso)
I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to Judge their Open show, and all exhibitors that entered. I had a lovely entry with some quality dogs to go over. All placing’s were accepted with grace. Many thanks to both my stewards who kept the ring moving. The show had a lovely atmosphere and I enjoyed my day
Veteran - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Glebeheath Gold'n Girl For Knowbury
