Show Placings
Joint Border Terrier Clubs Championship Show
31st Aug 2025
Judge: Mrs Jane Morton-Shaw (Fehmarn)
Many thanks to the committee for inviting me to judge what turned out to be the last Joint Ch Show. I had a wonderful day, & I was very ably and efficiently aided by my two stewards Tracey Anscombe and Peter Armstrong & I send my thanks out to them again (shows can’t run without good stewards).
My main down side to a lot of the Borders I went over was the front movement (I’m not immune to this either)! This needs watching and careful breeding to try and improve on this fault - not easy I know, but something to aim for. Again very few Borders with a good thick pelt which we used to have. Top lines have much improved generally and good to see that most of the exhibits were in good fit/hard condition.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Yeomeadow Sunflower At Botterox
Class Critique
very close decision for first 3 placings
South Wales Kennel Association
9th Oct 2025
Judge: Mrs Trak Fryer (Irton)
Thanks to the exhibitors for giving me such a good entry, mid-week and in the depths of Wales! A lot of absentees in the dogs but some outstanding bitch classes which were a fascinating puzzle to sort out. There were some very nice dogs of good type but overall I think we are in danger of losing some of the essence of the breed. They are essentially working terriers which to me implies a certain outlook on the world. I try not to penalise exhibits for over fussy handling but I prefer to see a dog that can stand and show on its’ own, that is presented in fit condition and a reasonably tidy coat, and that covers the ground without fuss and flap. We were given an excellent ring, movement in general was better than I had expected. Heads were in general OK but many lacking strength over the jaw. I found virtually all dogs spannable though some were a bit heavy over the rib, pelts were also generally good.
The standard talks about eyes, ears, feet & tails, these are all important for different reasons but are often ignored. Very good feet were a rarity as were good tails, many being rather long and some a bit too gay. Having moaned about all these bits I would say that there were some excellent exhibits that were a joy to go over and which bode well for the future of the breed.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Yeomeadow Sunflower At Botterox
Placing Critique
Smaller type, good head, OK in shoulder and OK for bone. In a sharp tight coat, moved out confidently – an attractive picture.
Class Critique
A good class of babies who will doubtless change places as they mature.
The Terrier Club of Devon and Cornwall Open Show
19th Oct 2025
Judge: Sarah Pateman (Lessien)
Puppy /
Reserve
Name at show: Yeomeadow Sunflower At Botterox
Midland Counties Canine Society
25th Oct 2025
Judge: Felicity Freer (Felfree)
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Yeomeadow Sunflower At Botterox
Minehead & District Canine Society Open Show
2nd Nov 2025
Judge: Rachel Larner (Hawcoat)
I want to thank the committee for inviting me to judge today. It was a real pleasure and I had some lovely dogs to go over. Thank you to all the exhibitors who attended today. Many thanks to my very efficient stewards, who kept the ring running very smoothly.
Puppy /
Third Place
Name at show: Yeomeadow Sunflower At Botterox
