Show Placings
West of England Ladies Kennel Society
25th Apr 2025
Judge: Mrs J Guvercin (Glebeheath)
Thank you to everyone who entered on a Friday and gave me the biggest entry of the two groups on the day and the forth highest in the whole show! Pat and Paul my stewards were great and helped me to get through the dogs in an efficient way.
We were lucky enough to be outside on a perfect dog showing day weather wise.
Some super quality classes with hair splitting decisions and even lovely dogs unplaced. Whilst essentially a working terrier was a priority, I wanted my males, to look like males and my bitches easily recognisable as females, it sounds obvious but with some they could’ve passed for either.
Some really lovely dogs looked super stood, but failed on the move, not just coming and going, but more importantly to me, the side gait.
I think we need to be careful of mouths, I was surprised to find several with teeth out of line. Level bites, although allowed and not penalised on the day, some were in very young dogs and it makes me wonder if they will last.
Having said all that, I enjoyed my day and the dogs, who also seemed to enjoy being outside.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Badgerbeck Little Jeannie At Bluebabel
Marlborough & DCS Open Show
5th May 2025
Judge: Mr M Sanders (Castellcoch)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG4, Badgerbeck Little Jeannie At Bluebabel
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Little Jeannie At Bluebabel
The Midland Border Terrier Club Partnership Championship Show
8th May 2025
Judge: Mr John Bainbridge (Risdene)
Many thanks to the Midland committee for this appointment which l thoroughly enjoyed, despite the weather which sent us indoors after bitches. Many thanks to my stewards. As an aside l was pleased to see that moderately short tails are coming back! I was also pleased to find that three of the youngsters from the previous time l judged had developed as hoped and received top honours today. The exception was the outstanding dog which took BIS, my first time judging this one and what a treat! This blue and tan dog meets the standard so well, essentially a working terrier, the most important requirement of our breed, but with the quality of a top show dog .
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Little Jeannie At Bluebabel
Placing Critique
Would prefer better angulation in rear quarters but good type and size.
Birmingham National Dog Show
8th May 2025
Judge: Miss Katie Hamilton (Cromlechs)
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Little Jeannie At Bluebabel
Scottish Kennel Club 206th Championship Show
17th May 2025
Judge: Mr J Gilpin (Otterbobs)
I would like to take this opportunity to thank each exhibitor for providing me with an excellent entry, and l would like to thank the Scottish Kennel Club for inviting me to judge at their General Championship Show, unfortunately l never got my ring stewards name but a massive thank you to you for keeping things flowing.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Badgerbeck Little Jeannie At Bluebabel
Scottish Kennel Club 205th Championship Show
17th May 2025
Judge: Mr Ian Hopper (Esyntona)
Thank you to the following.
SKC for inviting me to judge after my two previous appointments at Driffield were cancelled due to corvid restrictions and the storms.
The stewards who helped keeping the classes running smoothly at times we had to wait for exhibitors who were showing in the SKC Champ show in the adjacent ring.
To all the exhibitors who entered their dogs under me, I was looking for dogs that were fit for function for what they were originally bred for even though very few get the chance to carry this out.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Badgerbeck Little Jeannie At Bluebabel
Class Critique
Nice class of pups some need to settle on the move.
Bath Canine Society
24th May 2025
Judge: Mr Euan Castel (Flutorum)
My thanks to the Society for their kind invitation and to the exhibitors for their support. Special thank you to Liesel Thorner for her efficient stewarding.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Little Jeannie At Bluebabel
Placing Critique
promising 7 month grizzle. Feminine head, good mouth, well placed ear. Nice for size and well balanced. Harsh coat and loose pelt. Nice carroty tail. Moved well.
Reading & DKA Premier Open Show
28th May 2025
Judge: Matt Garnham (Caremeltcho)
Best Puppy
Name at show: Badgerbeck Little Jeannie At Bluebabel
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Little Jeannie At Bluebabel
Southern Counties Canine Association
31st May 2025
Judge: Rachel Larner (Hawcoat)
Thank you to everyone that entered and attended my first judging appointment at Championship level. Many thanks to my stewards, who kept the day running smoothly. We were very lucky with the weather, a little warm at times but the dogs all managed well and did not flag in the heat.
I was thrilled at the quality of dogs that I had to go over and extremely pleased that I had very few absentees. There were some super quality of classes that made my decisions quite hard. Finding a dog that most fits the standard is important to me, and I feel my winners did just that. I was extremely pleased with my main winners, and even more thrilled to see that I made up two Champions!
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Little Jeannie At Bluebabel
Three Counties Agricultural Society
5th Jun 2025
Judge: Mr Brian Aubrey (Jenabeck)
Thank you all for a wonderful entry especially for a Thursday, I found the Bitches better in Quality than the Dogs on the day, I feel I can speak little about what I found as I have worked them, shown them and bred them, But I wont criticize, has many showing this wonderful breed forgotten more than I know, but its my observation on the day,
There were a few I really liked but lacked jackets on the day, I found a few with ears to big, and some needed more power moving from behind, but that can be improved, please don't over stretch when you stacking them, And now my biggest bugbear please don't keep shoving bait into their mouths when a judge is trying to go over their heads this is happening a lot now why I don't know, never seen it so bad as lately but in most terrier exhibitors, moan over lol, Also thank you to both my stewards Gavin Argyle and Penny Winger, who done an amazing job Thank you both.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Little Jeannie At Bluebabel
Placing Critique
How good is it to see the Badgerbeck breeding back in the ring, Grizzle very similar type to one, overall picture as I would like to see at this age Moved with drive, correct carroty tail held correct when moving
Southern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
7th Jun 2025
Judge: Mrs Jane Roberts (Smalesmouth)
Many thanks to the officers and committee of the Southern Border Terrier Club for the invitation to judge at the club’s championship show on 7th June. Congratulations to them for providing such an excellent and well run show. Thanks also to my stewards Sian Mckay and Sophie Leggat for their cheerful and efficient help. Many thanks to all who entered. It is always a priviledge and pleasure to go over your dogs and I thank all the exhibitors for that opportunity. It was also an honour to be the 51st judge to award a DCC to CH Otterbobs Tolson, making him the Breed CC record holder. Many congratulations to his owners.
Overall, I thought there was plenty of quality from puppies through to the veterans. I thought that size was good, as were coats and heads. I was really pleased that I also found an improvement in length and shape of tails. Downside was front movement as there were a significant number who were not accurate in this department.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Little Jeannie At Bluebabel
Placing Critique
8 mnth grizzle bitch. Another with correct head and expression. Neat ears framing her head. Good length of ribs and easily spannable. In very good condition with good quality jacket and pelt. I thought she was less mature than 1 and 2.
Novice - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Badgerbeck Little Jeannie At Bluebabel
Border Union
14th Jun 2025
Judge: Ms Judith Fawcett (Carrock)
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Badgerbeck Little Jeannie At Bluebabel
Royal Cheshire County Show Premier Open Show
17th Jun 2025
Judge: Val Atkinson (Raedwulf)
Best Puppy
Name at show: Badgerbeck Little Jeannie At Bluebabel
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Little Jeannie At Bluebabel
Placing Critique
8 month old grizzle bitch out of coat but with evidence of jacket coming through. Moderately broad skull with decent strength of under jaw, muzzle a little short but with correct bite. Tad big in ear but will grow into them. Good length of neck and straight front with narrow rib, very easy to span. Plenty of muscle on this bitch with good second thigh, stood on tight feet and moved with drive.
Blackpool & District Canine Society
22nd Jun 2025
Judge: Miss Tracey James (Blackmine)
Thank you to everyone who entered under me. It was a pleasure to judge all your dogs. I found it difficult to judge to a particular type as the best dogs came from different sizes and types, and I believe there is a place for them all if they fit the breed standard. Most of the dogs had evidence of a double coat. As coats are constantly changing, I did not heavily penalise any for very tweedy coats or lacking some coat as long as they were presented in a tidy manner.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Little Jeannie At Bluebabel
Placing Critique
A very raw baby in her underclothes. Pretty head. A little longer in body than one. Lots to like.
Southern Border Terrier Club Partnership Championship Show
27th Jun 2025
Judge: Mr Tom H. Johnston (Feldkirk)
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Badgerbeck Little Jeannie At Bluebabel
Windsor Championship Show
27th Jun 2025
Judge: Mr Graham Richardson (Staynorwood)
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Little Jeannie At Bluebabel
Boston & District Canine Society Open Show
2nd Jul 2025
Judge: Min Witheyman
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Little Jeannie At Bluebabel
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Partnership Championship Show
5th Jul 2025
Judge: Mr Mark Lowry (Ravenside)
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Badgerbeck Little Jeannie At Bluebabel
Boston & District Canine Society Championship Show
5th Jul 2025
Judge: Tan Nagrecha (Chandimore)
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Badgerbeck Little Jeannie At Bluebabel
Evesham & District Canine Society Premier Open Show
13th Jul 2025
Judge: Libby Wain (Itsaso)
Special Yearling /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Little Jeannie At Bluebabel
Thame & Oxfordshire County CS Premier Open Show
16th Jul 2025
Judge: Anne Speake
Junior /
Reserve
Name at show: Badgerbeck Little Jeannie At Bluebabel
