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)
Puppy /
Third Place
Name at show: Yeomeadow Sunflower At Botterox
