Show Placings
The Northern Border Terrier Club Open Show
7th Oct 2023
Judge: Mrs Norma Ellis (Normbar)
Thank you to the Committee for organising such a well run show. The quality of the the dogs was very good, making my decisions more difficult in a good way. Nice atmosphere plus friendly sportsmanship prevailed.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Ragatam Dalwhinnie
Placing Critique
Another promising puppy, well put together, good length of neck into well set shoulders. Good length of rib, narrow throughout, easily spanned, good texture to coat with thick pelt. Moved well.
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.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Ragatam Dalwhinnie
Placing Critique
showing her immaturity at just 6 months, good overall shape and size, well laid shoulder and should settle movement with a bit more time
The Scottish Border Terrier Club Championship Show
11th Nov 2023
Judge: Mr Mark Lowry (Ravenside)
Firstly, I would like to thank everyone for a lovely entry and also to the Scottish BTC for this opportunity. Special thanks go to my two stewards for the day who kept everything running smoothly and for their good company. Although the lighting in the hall isn’t the best, it was adequate and the large square ring was perfect for watching movement, something I feel is very important in a border terrier. On that note I found my main winners to excel in this department. I was pleased to judge some strong puppy classes and also some strong adult classes
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Ragatam Dalwhinnie
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
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Ragatam Dalwhinnie
Placing Critique
7 month old grizzle and tan who showed well for one so young. Good head with a keen expression which is maturing nicely for age, bite correct in a strong jaw. Neck flowed into a well laid shoulder and straight front. Ribbed well back with depth and easily spanned. Good in topline and tailset which she held on the move. Good angles front and rear which when she settled she used to her advantage to move with drive
Class Critique
Both young puppies who were enjoying their time in the ring. Looking forward to seeing them develop over their puppy career
Coventry Ladies’ Kennel Society Open Show
1st Jan 2024
Judge: David Bell (Balintyne)
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Ragatam Dalwhinnie
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Ragatam Dalwhinnie
The Southern Border Terrier Club Open Show
3rd Mar 2024
Judge: Miss Nicola Foster (Thozow)
It was a great honour to be invited to Judge a Border Terrier Club Open show so I would like to thank the Southern Club for this opportunity. It was a day I had been looking forward too, so I would also like to thank the exhibitors for their entries, allowing me to access their dogs and for accepting my decisions. I was most grateful to my stewards Sian McKay & Marina Fleming who kept the ring running efficiently, and also live streamed the challenges and BIS.
Novice - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Ragatam Dalwhinnie
Placing Critique
This bitch has a kind expressive eye with a moderate width of skull and ears folded close to cheeks, enough length of neck, clean forequarters, is narrow throughout with ribs carried well back. Hocks are well let down, spannable with a thick pliable pelt, and harsh coat. Moved freely.
Oswestry & District Kennel Association Open Show
17th Mar 2024
Judge: Mr Kevin Yeates (Bluebabel)
I’d like to thank the committee for appointing me for this show. With 16 dogs entered and 2 absent I was very pleased with my above average entry for this show. All the dogs had good dentition, and coats generally good
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Ragatam Dalwhinnie
Placing Critique
11 month old grizzle bitch, good head and strong muzzle, good ear set. Moderate neck, good angulation throughout, good thick jacket.
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Ragatam Dalwhinnie
Placing Critique
as above.
The Northern Border Terrier Club Open Show
13th Apr 2024
Judge: Mrs P Cox (Cushatlaw)
I would like to say a big thank you to the officers an committee for kindly inviting me to judge this lovely open show and to all the exhibitors for exhibiting their dogs under me. A special thank you to the stewards who kept the ring running smoothly.
Novice - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Ragatam Dalwhinnie
Placing Critique
unfortunate to meet the class winner. Another nice grizzle bitch with correct head and keen expression. Good jaw and neck into well laid shoulders and return of upper arm. Ribs carried well back firm over loin. Dense harsh coat, good thick pelt. Moved out well.
The Midland Border Terrier Club Championship Show
12th May 2024
Judge: Mrs Laura Illingworth (Thorneyhurst)
Firstly thanks to the Midland Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge their show, and to all the exhibitors for the massive entry which would of been hard to get through without the help of my two stewards Sharon Pickering and Margaret Bailey who did there best to make sure no exhibitors missed there classes
The quality of the exhibits was exceptional, Most dogs were in fit hard condition and presented well, the old saying many good dogs went without a card was only too true, We were blessed with good weather and a nice sized ring.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Ragatam Dalwhinnie
Placing Critique
Pleasing in head with nice reach of neck, good rib and top line, short thick tail good strong quarters moved with plenty of drive
Coventry & District Kennel Society Open Show
19th May 2024
Judge: Andrea Dixon (Otterpaws)
Thank you to the club for the invitation to judge and the exhibitors for their entries. Thank you to my stewards Lynn and Bruce.
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Ragatam Dalwhinnie
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Ragatam Dalwhinnie
Placing Critique
13-month G+T bitch. Presented in good harsh double coat. Head with some maturing still to do. Moved ok, keeping her level topline RBOB
The Southern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
9th Jun 2024
Judge: Mrs. Margaret Bailey (Grindelvald)
I would like to thank the officers and committee for asking me to judge their show, it was an honour. Also for making David and myself so welcomed and the enjoyable lunch. The quality of the Borders were pleasing to go over. Big thank you to my stewards Julie and Robert, keep the classes running smoothly all day. Finally thank you to all the exhibitors who braved the cold weather, it did stay dry and allowing me to go over their dogs. All the males were entire, as usual the coats were at various stages which cost some dogs higher placing. Some wide fronts let them down, large ears were a problem in some exhibits. I was delighted with all my winners such quality.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Ragatam Dalwhinnie
Placing Critique
Good head not as strong in muzzle as 1,level topline into neat tail set. Moved well. Excellent harsh double coat
