Show Placings
City of Birmingham Championship Show
31st Aug 2024
Judge: Mrs Clare Sansom (Tarkaswell)
I would like to thank the officers and committee of the City of Birmingham Canine Association Championship Dog Show for the invitation to judge at this level for the first time.
With storm Lillian resulting in the abandonment of Driffield, the JBTC were also able to hold their show in an adjacent ring. Hall 3 at the Royal Kennel Club building was light, spacious and an ideal venue. A certain amount of flexibility was required when classes clashed, and I am very grateful to my experienced stewards Chris Woolner and Caroline Wise for their hard work. They were calm, efficient and kept the ring running smoothly. With their help we finished in time to ensure that all those who had won major awards could get to their groups.
My sincere thanks to all the exhibitors for giving me such a quality entry and accepting my decisions in a sporting manner. We had very few absentees and I often had difficult decisions to make. In several classes, I would have liked some additional prize cards to award.
Coats did have an influence on the results, with those presented at their best, in a harsh, dense double jacket with thick pelt, being rewarded. A few exhibits would have benefitted from having their feet tidied to have achieved a neater picture. I found two kinked tails, two with incorrect dentition and all male dogs were entire.
I was delighted with my principal winners, who all fulfilled my interpretation of the breed standard on the day. It was a privilege to judge such an entry, and the lovely atmosphere, with applause and cheers for the winners, made it extra special.
I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Jordith Vespera
Birmingham & District Gundog & Terrier Club Open Show
5th Oct 2024
Judge: Irene Glen (Wilholme/Bessalone)
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Jordith Vespera
Placing Critique
Litter sister to the previous winner but not as well developed at this stage as her sibling. Balanced throughout with a pleasing head and expression. Lovely front assembly with well padded feet. Firm topline and good tail set. Pleasing coat and pelt. Good width of second thigh. Moved well.
South Wales Kennel Association
13th Oct 2024
Judge: Mrs Trudi Baird (Dowgri)
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Jordith Vespera
Grantham & DCS Open Show
19th Oct 2024
Judge: Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale)
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Jordith Vespera
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
20th Oct 2024
Judge: Mr Ken Fraser (Ycart)
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Jordith Vespera
Midland Counties Canine Society
25th Oct 2024
Judge: Professor A S Milton (Baillieswells)
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Jordith Vespera
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Open Show
16th Nov 2024
Judge: Sarah Pateman (Lessien)
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Jordith Vespera
Novice - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Jordith Vespera
