Show Placings
Border Union Agricultural Society
15th Jun 2014
Judge: Mr J R Gilpin (Otterbobs)
Best Puppy
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon
Placing Critique
6 months old, Red Grizzle, pleasing pup of correct size for his age, good head & expression, ears carried correctly, nice length of neck with excellent shoulders & narrow front, level top line & tail set on high, moved out true, BP.
Blackpool & District Canine Society Championship Show
20th Jun 2014
Judge: Mr Peter Bakewell
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon
Placing Critique
Well balanced with good outline, good head alert expression, dark eye, soundly made quarters fore and aft, nice body, good tail and carriage. Moved very well.
The Northern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
13th Jul 2014
Judge: Mrs. A. Gregory (Manx)
Best Puppy - Dog
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon
Best Puppy
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon
Placing Critique
caught my eye when entering the ring. Liked his head, keen expression, correct teeth dark eyes and neat ears. Good straight front and good length of neck well laid shoulder and good top line. Moved around the ring with confidence.
Maiden - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon
York Cannine Society
20th Jul 2014
Judge: Ms Judy Stockdale
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG1, Stineval Napoleon
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon
Leeds Championship Show
26th Jul 2014
Judge: Mr Ernie L Hill
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon
Placing Critique
Red grizzle, good head and expression, well laid shoulders, correct front, nice topline, moved well.
Paignton & DFA Championship Show
2nd Aug 2014
Judge: Mr T Johnston
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon
Placing Critique
another balanced masculine head & good bone & type, needs to drop a little more to finish picture, good feet & moved well but just felt winner had a little more drive today, good coat & condition.
The Midland Border Terrier Club Championship Show
3rd Aug 2014
Judge: Bainbridge & Dandy
*Dogs*
Many thanks to the Midland Committee for this appointment and to all those especially the stewards who made for an enjoyable day. The entry in general reflected the type the exhibitors by now know I like. However there were a number up to size and exhibiting poor front angulation and short deep ribs and paid the price. I was looking for dogs with a typical otter head straight narrow front well laid shoulders ribbed back spannable and racey rear quarters with thick pelt in harsh double coat all of which we should be looking for in the ideal Border Terrier that is essentially a working terrier.
I was very pleased with my winners overall and had good depth of quality in the limit and open classes that generally displayed the above attributes.
The dog CC and ultimately BIS Ch Olderhill Afortunado is the ideal border terrier that shows with confidence and has class. He has a good border head of otter type strong jaw with keen expression on strong neck set into well laid shoulders ,narrow ribs carried back ,ideal length strong loin and the desired rear quarters ,shown in double coat and top condition moved with drive to cover the ground. Pleased my co-judge agreed this boys qualities worthy of BIS.
The RCC Tythrop Timepiece this excellent blue and tan displayed similar qualities to the above and with his good turn of stifle and short hocks and tight feet moved so well and with top presentation took this award over the quality 2nd in Open and Limit winner and with time maturity should complete the picture.
The Bitch CC winner and BOS,RBIS Ploughdown Placida is a top quality exhibit but for me just not the strength in loin of the dog but a close decision .
*Judge: John Bainbridge*
*Bitches*
A great honour to judge bitches at this breed club show, my grateful thanks to the Midland Border Terrier Club for their warm and friendly hospitality and to my two competent and hardworking stewards. I had a most enjoyable day and was delighted that my final line-up comprised of excellent and true to type examples of the breed, with some really promising youngsters amongst them. It is always foremost in my mind when judging this breed that it is essential that the dog’s conformation and movement should demonstrate its capability to work and follow a horse. I found this a challenge today, rather too many exhibits failing to demonstrate free ground covering movement or any length of stride to ‘follow a horse’: with weak pasterns resulting in uneconomic paddling action and poor reach; and sickle hocks impairing effective drive. I was also struck by the number of short ribs and untypical ‘cut up’ underlines. On a positive note temperaments were uniformly sound which is of great importance, although I felt numerous exhibits were neither ‘active’ nor ‘game’ in their demeanour. I was delighted to co-judge BIS with John Bainbridge and pleased that we agreed on all of our joint decisions today.
*Judge: Sarah Dandy*
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon
Bakewell Show
6th Aug 2014
Judge: Mrs N Evans (Pendevour)
Puppy /
Third Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon
Sedgefield Agricultural Show
9th Aug 2014
Judge: Mr M Armstrong (Bitcon)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG1, Stineval Napoleon
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon
Welsh Kennel Club
16th Aug 2014
Judge: Mr A E Small (Bethane)
Thanks for a lovely entry, sorry for the delay but I could not be in both my breeds rings at the same time! It was nice to be outside at WKC, which hasn't happened for 9 years. Thanks to the Committee for the invite & looking after us, I really enjoyed my day.
Best Puppy
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon
Placing Critique
grizzle youngster that moved like a dream going true both ways, nice otter head with good eye & correct mouth, good front & feet, correct neck to spanable body with ribs back, nice bend of stifle . Well handled to Best Puppy.
Scottish Kennel Club
23rd Aug 2014
Judge: Mr Eddie Houston (Earthwise)
My first appointment at this level. My thanks to the society for inviting me and to my two very efficient stewards, Lorrraine and Barbara, who kept things moving.
I was very pleased with both my line ups and feel that my main winners were excellent examples of the breed. Many dogs were sporting dense, tweedy jackets but, as is always the case, some were lacking in coat and this did influence some of the placings. Mouths were good and only one dog was unspannable. On the downside, size is an issue and some of the minor puppies are already up to size. Front movement could be better in a number of exhibits and a few were carrying too much weight.
My sincere thanks to all those who entered and afforded me the privilege of going over their dogs.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon
Class Critique
Challenging start to the day. Some of these pups will undoubtedly do better with a bit more confidence and maturity, others may end up too big.
Wolsingham and Wear Valley Agricultural Society Open Show
7th Sep 2014
Judge: Mr Mark Walshaw (Janmark)
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon
Driffield Agricultural Society Championship Dog Show
20th Sep 2014
Judge: Mrs A C Fryer (Irton)
Thanks to the exhibitors for giving me a lovely entry and to my stewards for keeping the ring running efficiently throughout. We had a good day with a very very slight drizzle; the exhibitors and exhibits seemed untroubled but it did cause the ringside to flee temporarily! There were some very good dogs present and I enjoyed all my winners but there are always some buts, and looking through my notes there was a preponderonce of “OK” over “good”. The standard asks for a dog that has the soundness to follow a horse; this, of course, must be understood in the context of a terrier working with the Hunt on rough moorland ground, but even so only the minority of exhibits could meet this requirement. Inadequate angulation leads to poor ground covering ability and untidy front movement – evident in a lot of exhibits. Whilst most exhibitors take the trouble to present their dogs as well as possible, a number were unfit and lacking muscle tone and would one of the Breed Clubs please put on a grooming seminar which shows exhibitors how to prepare feet and nails?? It is clearly needed. I forgive coats since these are outwith your control and sadly some excellent dogs had to pay the price for coming without a jacket.
Best Puppy
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon
Placing Critique
A very smart puppy, lovely head on him and a good typical expression; lovely earset, OK for bone, Good tail and tailset and reasonable feet, presented in good condition, easily the best mover in this class with a very easy attractive stride round the ring. Very promising, for his many virtues I forgave his lack of coat today and was pleased to make him BP.
Northern Counties Sporting Terrier Association
21st Sep 2014
Judge: Miss Bridget Singh (Borderbridge)
Thank you to the committee for inviting me to judge your show. Special thanks to my steward Bob for his help on this, my first judging appointment. I thoroughly enjoyed the day and was very pleased with my entry. The dogs were all of good quality making my decisions hard on the day. Many could easily swap places another day. I found all males entire and all mouths and bites were correct. I was very pleased to see my winner go RBPIS and make the cut in the main group.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon
Best Puppy
Name at show: RBPIS, Stineval Napoleon
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon
Placing Critique
9 ½ month old grizzle dog. Lovely and narrow, well laid back shoulders, good length of body, ribbed well back and good rear angulation. Easy to span. Nice head with correct bite. Very alert with a keen expression and good ring presence. A well balanced dog. Best mover of the day. Pleased to award him BOB & BP. Went on to go RBPIS.
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Championship Show
27th Sep 2014
Judge: Mr Frank Nicholls (Halcus)
My grateful thanks to the committee and officers for their brilliant hospitality and to stewards Doreen Rushby and Graham Richardson for their hard work and attempts at keeping me out of trouble. An excellent entry with real quality present in both dogs and bitches. Unfortunately, at the risk of sounding like a stuck record, front movement was a real problem in quite a few exhibits, not I might add in the top winners, but unfortunately occasional compromises had to be made in this respect in some classes when filling some of the lower placings.
Best Puppy - Dog
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon
Placing Critique
Noble, handsome, masculine youngster, narrow build, good reach of neck, length of back, well set tail, coat recently stripped out but had enough to satisfy, correctly angulated at back, moved true and with decent drive. Best puppy dog.
The Northern Border Terrier Club Open Show
4th Oct 2014
Judge: Jeff Luscott
Thank you for the invitation to judge a most enjoyable show, it was good to receive very homely hospitality and I was well looked after by my two very efficient stewards, Norma and Scott. Thank you to the exhibitors for the lovely entry and the sporting atmosphere created around the ring. I enjoyed judging the overall entry with most of the classes having close decisions to be made, with the junior, limit and open classes being particularly strong.
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon
Placing Critique
Smart boy with the head balance and shape, good neck, top line and body, has the rear end and good pelt, spanned and works well with the handler on the move.
Maiden - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon
The Border Terrier Club Open Show
18th Oct 2014
Judge: Mr. Paul Cheeseman (Bromscar)
First of all I would like to thank the committee and membership of the border terrier club for inviting me to judge this show. I would also like to thank all those who entered their dogs under me, and for the sporting manner in which my decisions were accepted. I only found a couple of teeth out of position and one level mouth. There were no kinked tails, although there were a lot of long tails. I thought that on the whole movement was somewhat better than I have judged in recent years. There were some tremendous coats but not many thick pelts. The one shock I had was the poor physical condition of some exhibits, although all exhibits were clean, some had no muscular condition at all, and I found two that were severely under conditioned. There were very few exhibits who were in good hard condition, the ones that were, mainly took the top places. A working terrier has to be in good physical condition with plenty of hard muscle in the right places. Some exhibits today would be hard presses to get to ground, never mind stay there and work for a few hours. Please be reminded that this wonderful breed is a WORKING terrier, and therefore, should be shown in a condition that reflects this.
Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon
Midland Counties Canine Society
25th Oct 2014
Judge: Mr Euan Castel (Flutorum)
My sincere thanks are extended to each exhibitor for providing me with such a wonderful entry, on this, my 1st CC appointment. At 160 dogs I had the highest entry in the group. I would like to thank the committee for their kind invitation and the hospitality that I received. Thank you to my two very competent stewards Alex & Barry Cole.
Mouths were good, a couple were unspannable and coats varied. Some exhibits were untidy in undercarriage, legs and feet and would benefit from a little grooming a few days prior to show day. More importantly, a number of exhibits were overweight and lacked muscle tone. That said, there was a depth of quality to each class and a number of nice dogs had to go unplaced on this occasion. I was extremely pleased with both the dog and bitch line ups.
Best Puppy
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon
Placing Critique
Very smart 10 months red grizzle, presented in excellent condition, good otter like head, strong jaw with large teeth, nice reach of neck into well laid shoulder, straight front, decent length of body, good tail and set on. Well angulated rear quarters, he moved with drive round ring. Tight harsh jacket. Best Puppy.
Scottish Border Terrier Club Championship Show
8th Nov 2014
Judge: Mrs P McLellan (Breconbeds)
My thanks to the Scottish Committee for the invitation to judge our prestigious annual Championship Show; to my excellent steward Joyce Orr, and to the exhibitors for such a good entry.
I was happy with my class winners which were super examples of the breed. On the down side a number of exhibits were short in the leg and in the body, giving an unbalanced appearance and it’s very unlikely that they would be capable of following a horse, as the breed standard requires. Some pelts were too thin and too many dogs were single coated.
Best Puppy - Dog
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon
Best Puppy
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon
Placing Critique
Nicely made puppy of good size. Typical Border head. Nice eyes and well placed ear carriage. Nice reach of neck, topline and tailset. Moved out well on small cat-like feet.
BPD & BP.
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
16th Nov 2014
Judge: Miss Tracy Peacock (Ragatam)
I would like to thank the committee for the judging appointment and the two stewards, Jem Thomas and Margaret Davies. I enjoyed my day very much. Thanks to the exhibitors for an excellent entry. I was pleased with my principle winners. Some dogs were penalised today for lack of coat, I know coats will grow back. Movement in some exhibits left a lot to be desired.
Best Puppy - Dog
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon
Best Puppy
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon
Placing Critique
Super size, easily spanned with a pleasing head and keen expression. Good next and general front assembly. Enough bone. Tight feet. Well ribbed back, nicely carried tail. Lovely harsh coat and thick pelt. Moved and showed well. (BPD & BP)
Houghton Le Spring Canine Soc. Open Show
23rd Nov 2014
Judge: Mr. Mark Ord (Marnadee)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG1, Stineval Napoleon
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG1, Stineval Napoleon
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon
Placing Critique
lovely otter head, good strong jaw. Ears & eyes well set, good neck leading to a well set shoulder & upper arm, good rib easily spanned. Short strong loin, in perfect double jacket. Neat feet & well set & shaped tail. Strong quarters and good stifle. Moved true fore & aft. Shown in perfect condition and handled to perfection
Newton Aycliffe and District Canine Society Open Show
7th Dec 2014
Judge: Mr John Thomas (Blaisdon)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Stineval Napoleon
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon
Boston & District Canine Society
11th Jan 2015
Judge: Mrs Julie Guvercin
Thank you to all exhibitors for your entries I had a good cross section of dogs to choose from. Some dogs that I have admired in the past were either not in coat or didn’t move well and others that I've not noticed before, were 'found ' on the table. We must all remember judging should be on the day and not on what something has won or not won, beforehand. I'm sure the same dogs could be placed differently on another day under me, some that did or didn't perform affected their placings accordingly.
Some super puppies coming through, with all four of my puppy class winners looking very promising. They gave me some hair splitting decisions.
Junior - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
Class Critique
Good class with several promising younsters.
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
21st Mar 2015
Judge: Karen S Stockley (Foxfactor)
I would like to thank the Officers and Committee for the judging appointment and for their hospitality on the day, the lovely gifts, also my stewards Alison and Callie and not least the competitors for a lovely entry and for allowing me the opportunity to go over their dogs. I was pleased with my final line ups, some close decisions particularly in the two hotly contested Junior classes where all the placed dogs and bitches could change places on another day. I felt my top winners all met the breed standard in that they would be capable of getting to ground and have the strength and stamina to do a good days work if called upon. There were a few with acceptable level bites, all tails were good, one or two could have been a little cleaner, some that would have benefitted from better coat tidying and presentation and surprisingly one with undescended testicles. However I felt that I was presented with some good representatives of the breed to have the pleasure to go over.
Junior - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
Class Critique
A lovely class of quality dogs which could all change places on another day. Not enough first prize cards.
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
28th Mar 2015
Judge: Mr. Carl-Gunnar Stafberg (Bombax) Sweden
I will thank the club and the show committee for inviting me to judge this prestigious show, I feel very honoured to be invited. I really enjoyed my day and was very pleased with huge entries. My winner was really top quality border terriers, excelling in type and heads. The overall quality was very good, but I hoped to see more quality in the younger classes. Size was ok, coats in different stages because of the time of year. It was about 40 years since I judged my first CCshow in England and I still enjoy it so much. My stewards did a fantastic job on the day, keeping both me and the dogs in order. They make it running very smooth and efficient, thank you!!!
Junior - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
National Terrier
4th Apr 2015
Judge: Mr W Shorthose (Cundytyke)
Overall, I felt there was reasonable quality in those forward. Some exhibitors continue to have their dogs underfed and/or carrying little muscle, both to the detriment of a terrier expected to put in a day’s work. There were a number of untypical heads – lacking width to the skull and strength to the muzzle. Please keep in mind the shape of an otter’s skull.
I was very pleased with my top winners and extend my thanks to all the exhibitors.
Junior - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
Placing Critique
Slightly smaller all through than 1, the size of dog that could work almost anywhere. Strong enough, good length to ribcage. Correct otter-like head, nice shoulder with straight forelegs and standing on good feet. Sound on the move.
The Northern Border Terrier Club Open Show
18th Apr 2015
Judge: Mr. J. Todd (Roxess)
I would like to express my thanks to the officers and committee of The Northern Border Terrier club for the invitation to judge my first Breed Club show and also acknowledge the help and assistance in the ring by my stewards Ann Maltby and Scott Cranson.
I thoroughly enjoyed my day and would like to thank the exhibitors for providing me with the opportunity to go over so many quality dogs.
I found the majority to be in good fit condition and in good coat. There was a variation in head type but most fit the standard in my interpretation.
Mouths were generally good with only a couple with an acceptable level bite. In some presentation could have been better with a few having untidy feet. I was impressed with both line ups and some decisions were very close.
Reserve Best Dog
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
Placing Critique
Grizzle of 16 months Immaculately presented with a good harsh dense coat he has a good head with correct length and depth of muzzle with a nice eye. Well laid back shoulder and good length of rib, he moved out well on tight small feet. Really liked this one RBD
Class Critique
A quality class where placings could change on another day.
West of England Ladies' Kennel Society
25th Apr 2015
Judge: Mrs Su Williams (Hollybridge)
I would like to thank the exhibitors for super entry, it was an honour to go over so many excellent quality border terriers . I had some close decisions in many classes and some quality dogs had to go cardless. Overall I was impressed with the standard of both dogs/bitches and with the condition of them. Almost all were in fit condition with muscle tone,spanning wasn't an issue I'm pleased to say. Which means the breed is in a good way.. Mouths too on the whole were correct with many having good sized and clean teeth. .While coats are of course transient, texture was very good and the vast majority had good thick and loose pelts.
Last but not least Huge Thanks must go to my very capable & experienced Stewards who made my day so much easier.
RDCC
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
Placing Critique
Super balanced grizzle & tan dog, masculine without any sign of coarseness, I liked his head and keen expression. very typey with good harsh coat & pelt. He was fit as a butchers dog!Well laid back shoulder into clean neck & good length of rib, he moved out well fore & aft, moving with drive and looking the part. Pleased to award him Res CC.
Class Critique
Super class of young dogs full of breed type.
The Joint Border Terrier Clubs' Championship Show
3rd May 2015
Judge: Miss Julie Price (Oxcroft)
I would like to thank the Midland Border Terrier Club committee for the opportunity to judge this year’s Joint club show. Many thanks to my two ring stewards Bob and Liz Wright for the smooth running of the ring and the cups of coffee. It was an experience to go over so many dogs of different types; this made my job difficult at times, as each one had different attributes to the next. A few classes I found very hard to decide who my winners would be for this reason. Is the breed getting better or worse? I do not think I am the first to mention that there are too many foreign heads and plain faces with no expression. The breed standard states “a head like that of an otter” and “essentially a working terrier”. Confirmation and movement, I think has improved a little, but the heads and strength of the dogs has declined. When I looked at some of the dogs, I liked them but then had to remind myself that they where dogs not bitches. Thank you to all exhibitors for letting me go over your dogs and the gracious way most of you accepted my decisions.
Junior - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
Placing Critique
Another red grizzle shown in great condition although shorter in the back and I just preferred the length of rib of 1st. Nice small feet, good bend of stifle, moved with drive although movement a little lose in front. Showed as well as ever.
National Dog Show
9th May 2015
Judge: Mr John Dace (Cassacane)
I must begin by saying a very sincere thanks to the Kennel Club and the officers and committee of the Birmingham Dog Show Society Ltd for giving me this most prestigious appointment to award Challenge Certificates for the first time.
Also again sincere thanks to the exhibitors for their splendid entry and acceptance of my decisions on the day, and to my very efficient Stewards who ensured that classes moved along which helped in a timely finish.
On reflection of the exhibits I found that teeth and mouths were very good on the whole, feet were variable as was movement. Temperaments were good. All dogs were entire. My main concerns were in the condition of some exhibits who could have been fitter and harder in muscle tone but where has the consistent “head like that of an otter” gone? The variance in head shape and therefore expression was quite evident. I was pleased with my final awards and again many thanks to everyone for making this one of my most memorable days.
The depth of quality particularly in the bitches bodes well for the breed in the future but as already mentioned concentration on heads to achieve the “head like that of an otter” should be one of the paramount objectives.
RDCC
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
Placing Critique
a young dog that I have waited some time to go over and he did not disappoint. Good otter type head with strong jaw and scissor bite. Narrow front with good reach of neck and ribs well back. Good bend of stifle giving great movement. I think this dog has an excellent future and was very pleased to award him Reserve Dog C.C.
Scottish Kennel Club
16th May 2015
Judge: Mr Paul Wilkinson
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
Placing Critique
well balanced dog, nice size, lovely type & outline, good head shape, nice expression, super legs & feet, very good coat, thick pelt, very showy & moved well, pushed hard for the RCC
Bath Canine Society
22nd May 2015
Judge: Mr Jack Watson
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
Placing Critique
sound moving dog with a good head & expression, nice reach of neck, shoulders well laid back, well ribbed back, harsh jacket, moved out well
Northumberland County Show
25th May 2015
Judge: Mrs Tina Jones (Otterholme)
My thanks to the committee for inviting the invitation to judge at this friendly and well run show.
My thanks to the exhibitors for showing their dogs under me and the sporting manner they accepted my placings on the day
To be judging in the County where the Border Terrier originated from felt quite special, the landscape certainly gives you an appreciation of the environment that the breed was built to work in.
I was pleased to find the majority of exhibits, presented in the correct tweedy jackets, which I’m sure they appreciated being in , with the inclement weather we experienced on the day.
I found most exhibits to be of correct size and with typical heads, on the flip side I found some exhibits quite heavy in the front giving a somewhat ‘beefy’ appearance and also some round eyes giving a rather untypical expression.
I felt that my winners fitted the criteria of essentially a working terrier.
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
Placing Critique
eye catching grizzle and tan dog, shown in correct jacket with plenty of pelt, shown in hard condition. Excellent head and expression on this one, good shoulders and front, well balanced, with good hind angulation, moved out true.
The Northern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
18th Jul 2015
Judge: Mrs Hilary Gilpin (Otterbobs)
Thank you to the officers, committee and members for voting for me to judge their Championship show 2015.
My stewards were just perfect, even the couple of birds flying around enjoyed the day.
As you know it's all too easy to judge from the ringside but when you are in the ring judging dogs of varying sizes, heads, coats etc, I felt I did the best I could with the exhibits shown.
All dogs were entire, mouths were correct and teeth were of good size and clean apart from one level bite which is acceptable.
Movement needs to be improved front and rear, muscle tone was lacking in quite a few, presentation on some was dreadful, two dogs needed feeding up, but the main winners were of good standing.
Mid Limit - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
Placing Critique
slightly smaller built all through than 1st, easily spanned, varminty looking, had a tight coat with plenty of muscle tone, nice to see him move on a loose lead.
Leeds Championship Show
26th Jul 2015
Judge: Mrs Laura Illingworth (Thorneyhurst)
Thanks to all the exhibitors for bringing such a quality entry, my two stewards for keeping things running smoothly and the rain for holding off till the near the end. I found the dogs in general to be fit with only a few exhibits Under weight I had some close decisions in quite a few classes especially the early bitch classes Mouths on the whole were correct with many having large clean teeth, coats were good and many had good thick loose pelts, movement was varied, temperaments were excellent and most were unperturbed by the noise from our adjoining ring
Limit - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
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.
RDCC
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
Limit - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
Placing Critique
Another top quality Border. Much the same comments as first and one I hope to hear more of. Unlucky to meet today. RCC
Class Critique
Another very pleasing class headed by two excellent Borders who were hard to split, but my winner displayed more confidence today.
The Midland Border Terrier Club Championship Show
2nd Aug 2015
Judge: Mrs Jayne Gillam & Mr Mick Rushby
*Dogs*
What a pleasure it was to be invited to judge the males at the Midland BTC Championship show on 2nd August 2015, and thanks to the exhibitors for giving me such a good entry of males to go over. Thanks must also go to my stewards Chris Wallace and Margaret Davies who did a great job, making sure everything ran smoothly. It was interesting to be judging alongside my Co-judge Mick Rushby who I felt has similar views to how I interpret the Breed Standard and when it came to choosing Best of Breed, I appreciated the good qualities of his bitch CC winner and after a thorough deliberation we jointly decided that my Dog CC winner had the edge, and awarded him Best of Breed. Although I didn’t judge the bitches, from the ringside they did look a much more even entry than the males, which were quite mixed, but I was very happy with my main winners with several males who I felt were champion standard, my eventual CC winner stood away from the rest but I had a few contenders for the Reserve CC whom I really liked. No matter what time of year I judge there is always a percentage of exhibits out of coat, I am not normally too hung up on that, as coat is a transient thing and if there is evidence of a harsh coat and thick pelt, movement is good and the dog is well constructed I don’t penalize them too much, but when you get a dog before you with good construction, good movement and a fabulous coat, they really have the edge and stand out. Having said that and not wanting to sound as old as Methuselah, I really feel the correct Border coat is in decline, you rarely find the really good, harsh, dense wiry coats and pelts you did in the past, and is an important element to give the breed, type and is a requirement in the Breed Standard. The fashion for several years has been to show dogs with little coat, with all the undercoat scraped out to reveal a sleek outline. Thankfully not all exhibitors do this, and it was good to see some with decent coats, but judging by some of the poor toplines, and profiles on Sunday, I really think exhibitors should be thinking of leaving some undercoat in, and keep a good depth of coat, as it creates a more finished, Border Terrier look, rather than a thin skinned whippet look. Ultimately good coats and pelts need to be bred for. When I am judging, I tend to look at the overall dog, I never pick out one thing and allow it to seduce me into thinking it’s a good Border Terrier, the whole dog has to be balanced and fit for function, display good breed type and have the ability to follow a horse, moving with economy with long low strides. I don’t go in for extremes or exaggerations either, or a dog which looks like a caricature of a Border Terrier, because the breed standard doesn’t allow for that. I do like ring presence, clean dogs with good presentation and showmanship, a working dog can still have all that and it is a show after all, but it has to be a good Border Terrier first and foremost.
Yearling - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
Placing Critique
Grizzle & tan, lovely sized male with super coat and pelt, stood out in the class, very well presented, well show trained and good ring presence. Very smart with a lovely neat outline which he retained on the moved. Pleasing head, not overdone in any way, small neat feet, firm pasterns, stands well on good legs, good neckline into narrow shoulders, looks a tad short in upper arm in the stack, but used his front well with good reach on the move and drive from the rear. Best mover in the class. Easily spanned with good rib. Certainly gave him a second look for the Reserve CC.
Scottish Kennel Club
30th Aug 2015
Judge: Mrs E Cuthbertson (Ashbrae)
My thanks to the society for my appointment & their hospitality, & to the exhibitors & my steward Bob Potts. Quite a mixed entry today of type & size with some being on the lean side & others rather overweight! I was surprised to find a couple totally oversized & therefore they paid the penalty. The over treating dogs I think is getting worse in the ring & on the table. Trying to assess a dog when it is fidgeting around looking for food is not satisfactory. Surely a dog can stand for a minute while being examined without having to be fed handfuls of food. The standard calls for a harsh & dense coat & the skin must be thick, many today were very short of coat & quite a number with thin pelts. A good coat is essential which seems to being overlooked in the breed today. The breed standard leans towards moderation not exaggeration & I hope this is maintained with the emphasis being on ‘essentially a working terrier’ & not ‘essentially a show terrier’.
Yearling - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
Class Critique
Nice class with very close decision between first three who could change placings on another day.
Wolsingham and Wear Valley Agricultural Society Open Show
6th Sep 2015
Judge: Mrs C Dunsford (Quixol)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Stineval Napoleon JW
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
Darlington
18th Sep 2015
Judge: Mrs. Margaret Curtis (Matamba)
Many thanks go to the exhibitors today for their support as terrier day at Darlington Ch Show is always on a Friday and this can be difficult for some coming on a working day.
Thanks go to my two good friends Alf and Carol Wood who were my stewards today and kept everyone informed class by class, keeping everything running smoothly.
Limit - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
Placing Critique
Smaller in everyway to 1st but a very typical Border he has everything the standard asks for strong otter head with a good expression, easy span, nice length of neck and firm topline stands and shows very naturally, sound mover.
The Yorkshire, Lancs & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Championship Show
26th Sep 2015
Judge: Mrs Kathy Wilkinson (Otterkin)
What a privilege to be invited by the Yorkshire, Lancashire and Cheshire Border Terrier Club to judge their Diamond Jubilee Championship show, marking 60 years since the Club was first incorporated. The event was tinged with sadness that their long time Secretary, Mrs Cynthia Knight, could not be here to witness this special occasion. A minutes silence in her memory was called at the beginning of the show. I like to think she would have been looking down on the Club and the show with satisfaction with the way her team have continued to run the Club, always remembering the great influence and impact she and her husband Gordon ("Tag") had on their Club. Also being remembered at the show, were recent sad losses to the breed of Eva Heslop and Kathy Fell and to terriers in general, the redoubtable Maureen Micklethwaite.
Congratulations to the Acting Secretary, Tina and her husband and Chairman, Kevin Green and the rest of the team on a well run show and thanks to my ring stewards, Graham Richardson and Sharon Pickering for keeping everything running smoothly.
A show is not held for the benefit of a judge or a society; it is held for the dogs to be assessed and their owners and exhibitors to have a good day out, win or lose. I therefore hope that everyone enjoyed their day.
Very pleased with the entry of 211 dogs making 242 entries, both in terms of numbers and in depth of quality of the entry. Class entry numbers shown are give or take some catalogue changes during the day, which are reflected in my numbers below. Absentees in new dogs gave an absentee rate of 34%.
Given that I have previously had to talk about dogs being kept too thin, it was good that there were only one or two dogs who could have done with more weight on them (one especially where I could feel the pin bones protruding), but most of those shown today were in good body weight and condition. While it is a real thrill, it is also a sadness to me to be judging well filled classes of quality dogs or bitches, knowing that some of those I really like have to go card-less, just because of the excellence of the entry.
Many times, in quite a few classes, hard decisions had to be made. Spanning is to me, one of the most important things after breed type (after all, you can span other breeds of terrier and I was looking for a Border!), but even the best typy dogs cannot win if I am unable to span them. A Border that cannot get to ground and back out, is not "essentially a working terrier". There were so many good ones today who were easily spanned, who also had excellent heads and moved so well and who came to hand well when lifted from the floor. Although some I had loved from ringside, were difficult to span and so paid the price, it is surprising that others, who might have looked on the large side from ringside in earlier days, were surprisingly easy to span. Nothing beats getting hands on. Judging by today's quality entry, I can safely say that the breed is in a good place.
I understand that during the day, a Diamond Jubilee Celebration cake, arranged by Pat and Brian Baxter, was cut into and offered to exhibitors, with a glass of fizz to toast the Club. Special gifts were awarded to each exhibitor/member (one per household) of a glass paperweight bearing the Club's name and notation to celebrate the Club's Diamond Jubilee. I was also pleased to receive one of the paperweights as the judge, along with a nice bottle, thank you!
It was a long day, with a 10am start. In future, the Club may decide to think about an earlier start and while the 2 classes held in the interval were a good idea, I thought, and well received, it did mean that I was not able to ask for the 20 minute or 1/2 hour break I would have preferred, but in the end, while waiting for those classes to be judged, I believe the break lasted around an hour and a quarter (we finished Puppy bitch at 1.25pm but could not get back into the ring to start Junior Bitch until 2.40pm), which put the show's ending back to much later than it might have been. Perhaps if Clubs decide to put on those extra classes, they would best be done either at an Open show, or at a Championship show where the venue is big enough for a separate ring. There was an entry of 26 for the judge of the 2 separate classes. What if it had been 50? Having said that, I offer my congratulations to the society for being innovative and forward thinking on this, but I just think it needs tweaking.
A long day, but a very enjoyable one; thanks again to all who entered under me at this special Diamond Jubilee Show of the Yorkshire, Lancashire and Cheshire Border Terrier Club and thank you to the Club for their hospitality and the lovely gifts.
Thanks again to all exhibitors for a super entry for this special celebration show.
Yearling - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
Placing Critique
Excellent thick coat and pelt on this dog, who possesses a lovely otter like head with a good dark eye and ears dropping forward close to the cheek. A very well balanced dog, though on occasions, not quite so positive in his front movement which cost him higher honours. He could not be denied this placing today in very strong competition in this excellent class of quality dogs. He is just the right size and his overall shape and balance is just right. Finishes the picture with a good tail, well set on.
The Scottish Border Terrier Club Championship Show
14th Nov 2015
Judge: Miss T James (Blackmine)
I was honoured to be invited to judge at the Scottish Border Terrier Club and I thoroughly enjoyed my day. It was concerning that there were a large proportion of exhibits with poor front movement. The other area which I thought needed attention was heads – many lacked strength in foreface. On the positive side all the dogs had good temperaments, were clean and trimmed up to a good standard. Coats were all at various stages (as usual) but I found very few single coated exhibits. It was also pleasing to see so many neat cat-like feet. I felt that the quality of the bitches out-weighed that of the dogs.
Yearling - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
Placing Critique
smaller and lighter built than 1. Straight front, narrow throughout. Good rear angulation. Coat and movement let him down on the day.
Ladies Kennel Association
13th Dec 2015
Judge: Mrs Melanie Lewis (Tonromel)
Thank you to the Officers and Committee of LKA for the invitation to officiate and to my two excellent Stewards, Barry McCartney and Sue Jones, for their invaluable assistance throughout judging. Thank you to the exhibitors for a super entry of 176 exhibits making 192 entries, the largest entry in the Terrier Group, and also for the sporting manner in which my decisions were accepted.
Numerically the bitch entry was double the size of the dog entry, but on the whole the standard in both sexes was pleasing with some very strong contenders for top honours. Coats varied from being completely stripped out with only soft undercoat to those that were completely blown, however, many were presented in good jackets of the correct texture. Feet on the whole were good, being firmly padded. On a few exhibits the tails appeared to be overly long which on closer examination revealed that it was superfluous hair. If this had been removed it would have improved the overall picture. All males were entire and the temperaments displayed by all the exhibits was very good. I was presented with some very nice puppy entries, many showing a lot of promise, which can only auger well for the future of the breed.
I was very pleased with both my final dog and bitch line ups, with some tough decisions having to be made when it came to awarding the top honours, such was the depth of quality. All of my finalists were in fit condition; moved with purpose; had good muscle tone; pliable pelts and spanned with ease and I believe that, if the opportunity presented, they would be able to undertake the functions asked for in the breed standard. My one plea to exhibitors is to please refrain from pushing treats into the dog's mouth when the dog is being judged on the table as it makes it very difficult for a judge to assess the exhibit. Reward them by all means if you have to, but only do so at the appropriate time.
RDCC
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
Placing Critique
a well presented dog who had a good jacket, pliable pelt and spans easily. He has a lovely otter like head, good eye, neat ears and keen expression. He has lovely body proportions and is of a handy size. He moved positively on his neat feet covering the ground well whilst retaining his top line, his good tail set and carriage completing the picture. Reserve DCC.
North and South Shields Open Show
3rd Jan 2016
Judge: Mrs Sandra Girling (Benattivo)
Many thanks to the Society for the kind invitation to judge and also to the exhibitors who trusted me with their lovely Border Terriers. My steward was friendly and efficient.
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
Placing Critique
Another quality male smaller than 1, put down in the best of body and coat condition. Grizzle & tan, with a good head and strong muzzle. He is of a handy size and was easily spanned, has a level top line into well set tail and new tight double coat. He moved straight coming and going and kept his top line on the move.
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
19th Mar 2016
Judge: Mr. Stewart Golding (Beaconpike)
Firstly I would like to thank the club for inviting me to judge my first BTC open show special thanks to the committee and members for a lovely show and exhibitors for my entry, thank you to my ring stewards Graham Richardson and Bridget Singh for keeping things running smoothly. I was very happy with all my placings I had some tough decisions and some placings on another day could easily change place. All dogs were entire and I was pleased to see many dogs shown in correct double coat. On a negative note I had two exhibits with teeth out of line and a few level bites although acceptable a scissor bite is preferable. As the first line of the breed standard states ‘essentially a working terrier’ personally I would like to see more dogs in fitter harder condition ‘fit for purpose’.
Limit - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
26th Mar 2016
Judge: Mr Bill Gray (Pontbeck)
A very big thank you to the club members, committee and officers for the privilege to judge this show for a second time. The club ensured I enjoyed my day with a warm welcome and being attentive to my every need. My stewards efficiency took a good burden from my shoulders and I was allowed to concentrate and assess the dogs.
Coats were a mixed bag from very little to very full but I would just say you can't judge something you can't see. I found it strange that some exhibits were stripped out except for a ridge of top coat running down their spine, creating a good outline is important but you can feel for body shape while handling. Heads were, in the main, very good to excellent with only a few that were lacking true Border character. The breed seems to have got on top of the problem regarding rear movement but front movement still needs to be addressed with a good number of exhibits " throwing their front around "
I was delighted in my main winners especially BIS. If I have seen a better example of the breed during the many years I've had an interest I can't remember. An outstanding dog in every respect, a true ambassador for Border Terriers and a dog that will be remembered in generations to come. I feel privileged to have had the opportunity of judging him.
The two puppy bitch classes along with junior and yearling bitch were packed with quality and that bodes well for the future.
Limit - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
Placing Critique
Smaller dog put down to perfection, nothing to dislike here. I particularly liked the angulation in his rear legs which gave him a good drive around the ring. My personal preference is for a dog with a little more length of leg and back but there will be others who prefer this type.
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.
DCC
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
Best In Show
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
Placing Critique
A neat, red dog, perfect for size with nice rib and shoulder. Angulations correct both ends. Moved out well round the ring. Good quality and depth of coat, thick pliable pelt. Head strong without overstatement. Well shaped and carried tail of ideal length. Impeccably groomed and shown to perfection, a top class dog at the peak of his form. Deservedly awarded dog CC and BIS
Class Critique
Overall, best class of the day, any of the placed dogs could have won on another day.
The Northern Border Terrier Club Open Show
16th Apr 2016
Judge: Mrs. Kathy Newsome (Kighill)
My thanks go to the Northern Border committee for their warm welcome and for the honour of judging their Open show. I really enjoyed my day, and the ladies put on a lovely lunch and Christine’s apple pie was the best pudding of the day. I received a lovely entry and I was very pleased with my winners. My thanks also go out to the exhibitors for allowing me to inspect their dogs on the day. My thanks also go to my two stewards who were a great help on the day.
It is only my opinion, but I think that the size of the border terriers is slowly returning back in line with the breed standard which I am pleased about as I thought that Border terriers were getting too long in the leg. Mouths were good, all dogs were entire, but just a few exhibits were a bit close at the rear. A few exhibitors could do with spending a little time learning how to tidy their dogs and how to get the best out of the dog on the day.
Reserve Best Dog
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
Placing Critique
Lovely otter head with big white teeth, nice short stop, tidy ears, and a good top-line following into a well set tail, easy spanned and moved well.
Sunderland & District Canine Society Open Show
17th Apr 2016
Judge: Mrs Norma Ellis (Normbar)
Some lovely dogs to go over thank you for the sportsmanship in accepting my decisions.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Stineval Napoleon JW
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
Placing Critique
Eyecatching boy, narrow all through and easily spanned, correct head with keen expression, neat ears, good straight front and length of neck, harsh double coat and carroty tail, moved with drive round the ring at one with his handler. BOB & Group 2
West of England Ladies' Kennel Society
24th Apr 2016
Judge: Mr Frank Nicholls (Halcus)
An excellent entry, with real quality in both dogs and bitches. I’m only sorry we were forced indoors after the puppy bitch class to get out of the biting wind bouncing off the Malvern Hills. Heads were generally good, just a few snipey muzzles, and three or four light noses. I found no bad mouths. Quite a few had short, round rib cages with weak loins. Coats were pretty good overall. The biggest problem, and has been for quite some time, was poor front movement, with exhibits moving quite reasonably, and as one would expect from a breed expected to run whilst carrying out its job, when viewed from the side, only to wave their legs all over the place when coming towards me.
Limit - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
Placing Critique
Attractive red grizzle, has matured nicely, lovely head, narrow build with good angulation front and back. Excellent coat and pelt, easily spanned, moved very well. Preferred the longer back of 1.
Class Critique
A strong class.
Joint Border Terrier Clubs' Championship Show
1st May 2016
Judge: Mrs Trak Fryer (Irton)
My thanks to the exhibitors for their entry, always an honour to be allowed to go over their dogs, I did thoroughly enjoy my day. My thanks also to my stewards who helped to keep things on the move throughout.
It was in many ways an interesting entry, the standard asks for a dog that is essentially a working terrier and I wonder how many breeders keep this in mind when planning their litters? This implies a dog of correct size, capable of going all day and with strength but not coarseness. Whilst there were many good dogs present that could answer these requirements, there were many that could not.
The quality was very much in the upper classes of both sexes with a few notable exceptions. The major problem is movement, particularly in front, and the puppies were disappointing in this respect. Many otherwise excellent dogs simply could not cover their ground with any ease; it was an excellent ring with good mats so no excuses there.
In general coats and pelts were good, some could have been tidied to effect, feet and nails were poorly presented and fitness varied, which I always find very disappointing in a breed that does so love to run! I was surprised to find a number of mouths that at best could be described as “iffy”, whilst these would not necessarily effect the dogs ability to work it is a worrying trend. I did, however, have some lovely dogs to go over and I was very pleased with my winners, not enough cards to go round in many classes.
Limit - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
Placing Critique
Smaller dog, head is OK with a strong jaw, maybe a bit heavy in ear. Good shoulder and balance, good angulations, he is a neatly made dog shown in good coat with lovely tight feet. Overall he presents a very pleasing picture. He moved out well but just not quite with the drive of 1, difficult decision here.
Class Critique
The breed Standard does allow for quite a difference in interpretation and they were all here! An excellent class that was difficult to sort such was the variation in type. Quality went all the way down the line.
Scottish Kennel Club
22nd May 2016
Judge: Mr Simon Jackson
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
DCC
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
Placing Critique
Another old fashioned style Border Terrier. Once again showing a thick, hard full double coat. Thick pelt. Very well made. Great head with wonderful expression. Movement was definitely his advantage. Very easy to see this chap doing his true calling in the field. Delighted to award him the Dog CC and Best of Breed. And also very pleased to see him shortlisted in an exceptionally strong Group.
Bath Canine Society Championship Show
27th May 2016
Judge: Mr Alan Hedges (Ramblix)
My thanks go to the Officers and Committee of Bath show for inviting me to come and judge Border Terriers for the first time, and on the Bath Billiard Table as well, it was a fabulous day for me and will live long in my memory.
I thought the dogs were better than the bitches although reading through my critique it doesn’t sound like that, but it was. If I may make a couple of points. Nobody who goes to shows goes to lose and some are making it rather easy for the judge to give them a hard time. Long pointed nails are not good news , nor is standing the dog like a rocking horse. If you are going to use bait, the dog needs to think it has a chance of getting it, the idea is to bring him up on his toes and make a much better picture. Every little helps, none of the opposition are going to roll over and make it easy for you!
Hind movement was generally better than front movement, and plenty could have been fitter.
My thanks go to all who entered, you gave me a wonderful day and I was honoured by each and every one of you
Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
Placing Critique
This is a very smart dog who was the best mover so far. He has a good front, which is straight and narrow, a good neck onto a level topline and he has good hindquarters. His coat was profuse and he has a good pelt along with a good tail and set. I liked his head and expression. A smart dog.
The Northern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
16th Jul 2016
Judge: Mrs. Margaret Bailey (Grindelvald)
I would like to thank the Northern Border Terrier Club’s committee for the invitation to judge at this well organised & friendly show, I really enjoyed my day. A big thank you, to my stewards Sharon & Graham, who kept me on track throughout the day. On the down side some poor mouths, some of the males where lacking substance & not very masculine, bordering on thin, not sure they could do a days work. The depth of quality in the bitches was excellent & this meant that some decisions were very close & many lovely bitches missed out on this occasion. Also my thanks to the exhibitors for their sporting acceptance of my decisions.
Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
Placing Critique
Nice size, varmity expression dark eye strong muzzle & correct skull. Tight feet, ribs well back, narrow throughout & spanable, moved well behind, in lovely coat. Considered for RCC, just preferred front of RCC.
Class Critique
Some dogs in this class lacked substance, not very masculine
The Midland Border Terrier Club Championship Show
7th Aug 2016
Judge: Dogs: Ms Elspeth Jackson, Bitches: Mr Mike Hollingsbee
Dogs - Elspeth Jackson
I would like to extend many thanks to The Committee of the Midland Border Terrier Club for once again organising an enjoyable, well run show with a relaxed garden party atmosphere. It was an honour and a pleasure this year to enjoy it as Judge of the dog classes and I would like to thank the Officers and Committee for this honour. I was very ably assisted by two capable and efficient stewards to whom I would like to give thanks both for their help and for their hospitality. Further and important thanks are due to all the exhibitors who did me the honour of going over their dogs. It was a super entry both numerically and in depth of quality with cc quality dogs right down the line in some classes.
Bitches - Mike Hollingsbee
I would like to thank the Officers and Committee of the Club for inviting me to judge bitches at their show. I would also like to thank my stewards Sharon Pickering and Helen Thomas for keeping me in order and running the ring so efficiently. My thanks also go to the exhibitors for allowing me to examine their dogs and accepting my decisions.
Together with my co-judge Elspeth Jackson we managed to agree on the major honours of the day apart from Best Veteran. I preferred Elspeth’s dog choice and she chose my selection of veteran bitch. Our referee John Dace was called in and awarded Best Veteran to the bitch.
Limit - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
Placing Critique
Another quality dog built on similar lines to the first making them very difficult to spilt. He is typey, well proportioned and balanced. Good in forehand and narrow through to good strong hind quarters. His day will come for sure.
Class Critique
What a hard class this was to judge but for pleasing reasons being strong numerically and in depth of quality. Just deciding the short list was tough and the placings were very hotly contested with quality dogs in all places and beyond.
Welsh Kennel Club
20th Aug 2016
Judge: Mr S Plane
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
DCC
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
Placing Critique
A very well balanced blue and tan with a very attractive head giving such a good expression, he stood and moved correctly and was very sound and true both coming and going with lovely quarters. Presented in super coat and condition, spans without doubt. Pleased to award him the CC, apparently his third, well done.
Scottish Kennel Club
27th Aug 2016
Judge: Professor A S Milton
It was a pleasure to come back to Scotland, even though for just a day, and to judge Border Terriers at the Scottish Kennel Club's August Show. Looking at the catalogue I was surprised to find that Border Terriers had the fourth largest entry at the show. It was a very satisfactory entry, with many dogs that I had not seen before. I was particularly impressed with the overall quality of the coats. There was only one really bad mouth, a few crooked teeth, so what, as long as they can bite! I was concerned about size, not only those outwith the standard, but also even more worrying, those that I could not span. I should like to thank Joyce Martin for sending me a CD with photos of all the class winners.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
DCC
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
Placing Critique
DCC, BoB. Just the right size for a Border Terrier. Lovely outline from head to tip of tail. Very tough coat. Strode out round the ring. What more do I need to say?
City of Birmingham Canine Association
3rd Sep 2016
Judge: Mrs C Archibald
My thanks to the Officers and Committee of Birmingham Canine Society, for the opportunity to judge the Border terriers at this show.
My personal thanks to all the exhibitors for allowing me to “go over” their dogs, and making it a most enjoyable and memorable day.
I was delighted to find some fabulous jackets/pelts, which is crucial for a working terrier.
On the downside, I found some exhibits with weak pasterns, hence front movement issues, and some ‘poppy’eyes which detracts from the ottery head, and expression of the border terrier, some very attractive dogs just too much of them. On the whole, apart from a missing tooth to a misplaced one, most were reasonably fit, and there were some very close decisions.
RDCC
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Napoleon JW
Placing Critique
grizzle in tip top condition, lovely border head/expression, with strong jaw, thick pelt, tight jacket, easily spanned, neatest of feet, moved 4 square with drive which earned him the class and RCC.
Class Critique
Strong Class
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.
Open - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: CH Stineval Napoleon JW
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 .
Best Dog
Name at show: CH Stineval Napoleon JW
Reserve Best In Show
Name at show: CH Stineval Napoleon JW
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: CH Stineval Napoleon JW
Placing Critique
He has it all, good head ,dentition, straight front well, laid shoulders, straight topline and good underline,good bend of stifle, correct tailset, cat like feet,hard jacket and thick pelt. He moved very fore and aft and with drive. BD . RBIS. BOS
Bath CS Championship Show
26th May 2017
Judge: Mr P Iversen (Norway)
I would like to thank the committee of Bath CS for inviting me to judge at their show. Many thanks to my stewards, who did an excellent job. I enjoyed my day among Border Terriers and their sporting owners. Many thanks for your entries.
Open - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: CH Stineval Napoleon JW
Northumberland County Show
29th May 2017
Judge: Mr Colin Powell (Bowtman)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG1, CH Stineval Napoleon JW
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: CH Stineval Napoleon JW
Blackpool Championship Dog Show
23rd Jun 2017
Judge: Mr D Mitchell (Paleside)
I would like to thank Blackpool for inviting me to give my first CC’s, and to the exhibitors for a lovely entry of super dogs which were a pleasure to go over. My two stewards for doing a sterling job. It was such a shame the weather turned on Friday morning, the heavens opened and it blew a gale. But you turned out non the less. Overall I was pleased with the movement back and front. Dogs were in good fit condition, some would benefit from ringcraft for both dog and owner. From what I saw today things are good for the future of our breed.
Open - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: CH Stineval Napoleon JW
Placing Critique
Slightly smaller all round but all there. Straight and narrow, good length of rib, good tight double jacket and thick pelt. Stood on nice tight feet.
The Nothern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
15th Jul 2017
Judge: Mrs. P. McLellan (Breconbeds)
My thanks to the committee and members for giving me the opportunity to judge this show, with such an excellent entry. However, I’m sorry to say that I was alarmed to see so many dogs that were short in both rib and leg, resulting in short backed and cobby looking dogs with deep briskets. I also observed that some of these same dogs had pleasant enough heads but carried very small teeth.
Movement was a major concern; decent enough dogs to examine but poor fronts on the move spoiled the whole picture – toeing in and/or with incorrect shoulder angulation. Some were really wide in front.
Open - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: CH Stineval Napoleon JW
Placing Critique
Another well known champion who was in tip top condition. Nice for size, pleasing head and expression with well muscled quarters.
Durham County Canine Association Open Show
16th Jul 2017
Judge: Tracy Butler (Ycart)
I'd like to thank the officers and committee for inviting me to judge there show at this beautiful venue,thanks also go to my excellent steward and the sporting way in which the exhibitors excepted my decisions.
Best Opposite Sex
Name at show: CH Stineval Napoleon JW
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: CH Stineval Napoleon JW
Placing Critique
Masculine red dog,clean strong head with correct bite,good in neck and shoulder,well off for bone,easily spanned.nice angles front and rear,well muscles first and second thigh,just prefer a bit more overall length for me,coat on the turn,although still harsh,with thick pelt,moves well .BOS
The Scottish Border Terrier Club Championship Show
11th Nov 2017
Judge: Mrs E Cuthbertson (Ashbrae)
My thanks to the Officers, Committee and members of the Club for this appointment. It was a privilege to judge, with a very nice entry and sporting atmosphere throughout the day.
My thanks for the hospitality, gift and excellent lunch, and to my steward Shona.
I was pleased with the entry overall, coats varied throughout. My main concern not only today but with the breed in general would be size with many being too big and something that must be considered in future breeding. Front movement with pinning in lost some dogs placings today. It was rewarding to start two youngsters off with their first CC’s and I wish them well for their future.
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: CH Stineval Napoleon JW
Placing Critique
Well conditioned typical dog in good coat, handy size with good shoulder and spans easily. Good topline and tailset. Moved out on a good stride.
Birtley and District CS Open Show
1st Apr 2018
Judge: Tracey Anscombe (Orangebox)
Thank you to the committee and Secretary for the invitation to judge at your show, the hospitality was second to none. Thanks to the NBTC for sponsoring the class, my steward Dave and all the exhibitors for bringing your dogs under me.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, CH Stineval Napoleon JW
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: CH Stineval Napoleon JW
Placing Critique
Quality grizzle and tan moved around the ring like he owned it and didn’t disappoint on the table. Shown in new tight coat that shown off his outline well. I liked his size, was so easily spanned. Nice head with small ear and had really good tight feet. Thank you for bringing him
The Northern Border Terrier Club Open Show
14th Apr 2018
Judge: Ms Judith Fawcett (Carrock)
I would firstly like to thank the Northern Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge their show and for their lovely hospitality – lunch was very tasty. Thank you also to the committee for their lovely gift. My two stewards, Graham Richardson and Geoff Sugars, kept things moving along nicely – well done. This was my first breed club show and I was absolutely delighted with the excellent entry – thank you to everyone for giving me the opportunity of going over your dogs. As expected coats were at various stages but on the whole were good; only a couple of exhibits on the day had no coat at all. All dogs were entire and there were no kinked tails. There were one or two missing or broken teeth, especially in the veteran class and one or two untidy mouths. I thoroughly enjoyed my day and was delighted with my main winners - I had some really good quality dogs to judge.
Open - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: CH Stineval Napoleon JW
Northern Counties Sporting Terrier Association Group Open Show
22nd Apr 2018
Judge: Mr C Dixon (Thornheswin) D, Mr P Brannan (Brankell) B
I would like to thank the offices and committee for their invitation to judge their well organised terrier group open show, Thanks also to the two stewards for their help in making it all run smoothly. Finally a big thankyou to all the exhibitors for entering their dogs under me, giving me a nice entry. Mr P Brannan (Brankell)
Best Dog
Name at show: CH Stineval Napoleon JW
Best Of Breed
Name at show: RBIS, CH Stineval Napoleon JW
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: CH Stineval Napoleon JW
The Joint Border Terrier Clubs' Championship Show
6th May 2018
Judge: Mrs Melanie Lewis (Tonromel)
Thank you to the Officers and Committee of the Yorks. Lancs. and Cheshire BTC (the host Club for this year) for the invitation to officiate at the Joint BTCs Championship Show and to my two Stewards, Graham Richardson and Bridget Singh, for their invaluable help and assistance on the day. Thank you to the exhibitors for giving me a super entry for the breed of 187 exhibits (includes 10 NFC) making 201 entries, for the privilege of allowing me to judge your dogs and also for the sporting manner in which my decisions were accepted.
The standard in both sexes was pleasing and in some classes there were some strong contenders. There were some very nice youngsters which I thought looked most promising and feel sure will go on to have a bright future. Size of some of the exhibits was rather concerning, although from ringside they may have looked in proportion, hands on they were just far too big.
Front movement continues to be of concern but today there was also some poor rear movement. Heads and Mouths were on the whole good with just one or two with incorrect dentition or a missing tooth. Noticeably some exhibits were quite heavy in ear which detracts from the typical border look. Coats were variable, feet on the majority were good, being firmly padded. All males were entire and the temperaments displayed by the exhibits whilst going over them was good, although I was conscious of a few outside of the ring being rather vocal, especially when other dogs and their handlers passed by.
RDCC
Name at show: CH Stineval Napoleon JW
Reserve Best In Show
Name at show: CH Stineval Napoleon JW
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: CH Stineval Napoleon JW
Placing Critique
he has very good body proportions and is of a handy size. Lovely shaped head, good eye, strong muzzle with good bite and a fervent expression. Harsh in jacket he spans easily and has good thick skin. He strode around the ring with such presence covering the ground well with his free movement to secure this class, the Reserve DCC and Reserve BIS.
The Northern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
13th Jul 2019
Judge: Mrs Laura Illingworth (Thorneyhurst)
A big thanks to The Northern Border Terrier Club for there invitation to judge their club show, my first club open show was for the Northern many years ago, and the friendliness and hospitality has not changed. Thank you to the exhibitors for such a good entry and great atmosphere around the ring, and most especially to my two capable stewards Carolyn and Graham Richardson for keeping every thing flowing, and not putting a foot wrong all day. The quality of exhibits was second to none and many good dogs had to go home without a card, teeth were excellent and not one kinked tail or missing testicle all day, nice to see so many of the borders looked capable of doing a days work.
Open - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: CH Stineval Napoleon JW
Placing Critique
In fit hard condition a handy sized dog with best of rib, liked his head and large strong teeth, free standing on small tight feet
Durham County Canine Association Premier Open Show
14th Jul 2019
Judge: Dogs - Mr. Peter Armstrong (Atron) Bitches - Mr. Paul Brannan (Brankell)
A well-organized show layout, an obviously hard working committee, beautiful picturesque setting, good sized well mown rings, excellent convenient car parking, fine weather and an excellent entry of quality dogs. What more could a judge ask for !.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, CH Stineval Napoleon JW
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: CH Stineval Napoleon JW
Placing Critique
Grizzle dog. Possesses a lovely head of super proportions. Dark eye and a quizical expression. Good reach of neck. Narrow in front. Good shoulder placement. Well muscled. Good topline and correct tailset. Good bend of stifle. Lovely coat and pelt. Neat tight feet. Moved accurately with sound positive movement in sympathy with his handler. Delighted to award him Best Of Breed in complete agreement with my co-judge Mr.Paul Brannan ( Brankel ) and was subsequently awarded Terrier Group Three by the group judge Mrs. Gillian Knight ( Talanors ).
The Midland Border Terrier Club Championship Show
4th Aug 2019
Judge: Dogs: Diane Bullen (Fevstone) Bitches: Sally Leslie (Risdene)
*Judge: Dogs: Diane Bullen (Fevstone)*
I would like to thank the Midland Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge their show and making me feel most welcome. I would also like to thank my Stewards for a sterling job.
A good exhibit entry on the day with couple of them forgetting to remove their carpet slippers judging by their feet, and also a couple that I felt they were impersonating Austin Powers international man of mystery judging by the amount of chest hair left on! But on a more serious note, yet again underweight dogs with some having barely a covering of flesh which was disappointing, some dogs also un-spannable.
Both of the above reflecting in my placing’s. On a more positive note some excellent specimens shown today both in coat, movement and good old fashioned strong otter type heads.
*Judge: Bitches: Sally Leslie (Risdene)*
Thank you to the Committee and Exhibitors for a super day. It must always be a pleasure and honour to judge at a club show where the depth of quality is clearly high and this was especially appreciated after so many had also made the long journey to Devon the day before.
I’m not going to lecture. After all we are all on the same side and want our breed to thrive. However I think I should mention that movement is not generally true and accurate fore and aft. I did see some strange limb and joint placement. Notwithstanding less than perfect gait I still sought something that did not make me uncomfortable to watch and importantly for me exhibited easy freedom using the whole of the foot and leg assembly to take energy from the ground not jolting or with feet flipping limply but fluid placement with reach and drive. That does not imply exaggeration and wasted energy just simple low to the ground daisy cutting propulsion and economy which is a thing of beauty to behold.
Mouths and jaws generally were pleasing. The small pearly dentition of a while ago were not in evidence and I enjoyed the large teeth that never fail to surprise and please. For this reason I have not felt the need to remark individually.
I never penalise stacked exhibits but I Ioved the preponderance of handler’s free showing. Relaxed, well made examples do stand nicely naturally and it often seems to me that exhibitors know less than their charges when it comes to limb placement and balance.
Coats - I really appreciated those exhibitors who felt able to leave coats in place even though a little past their sell by date. I can happily judge through a good coat which enables me to ascertain texture and quality whereas however neat an outline the lack of any evidence of coat in this working breed must be a negative.
Happily my fellow judge and I agreed on most of the main placings and I did not trouble the Referee as for me the prime consideration for any exhibitor must surely be the CC.
Open - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: CH Stineval Napoleon JW
