Show Placings
East of England Championship Show
6th Jul 2019
Judge: Mrs Janet Alexander (Glenbucket)
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Karison Klaus
Placing Critique
Stood alone good otter type head level topline loose pelt harsh coat movement needs to improve
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.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Karison Klaus
Placing Critique
7 months old, liked his narrow rib and length of body, tail set well on, good coat and undercoat showed well for such a baby
Leeds Championship Dog Show
26th Jul 2019
Judge: Mr T Tuck (Nettleby)
Thanks to all exhibitors for providing a really good entry, and thanks also to my calm and efficient steward for helping to make this a thoroughly enjoyable appointment. The heatwave temperature had thankfully dropped and the covered half of the ring provided very comfortable conditions.
I was thrilled with my final line up in dogs and bitches. In particular, I thought the Reserve CC and CC winners were very typical, high quality and honest all round border terriers. It is always very exciting and satisfying to see borders of such a high calibre at the top end of the range.
It is difficult to make generalisations, as strengths and weaknesses varied considerably across the total entry. I found numerous decent, moderately broad heads, some of which had the classic otter-like appearance, strong muzzle and keen expression. Overall size and correct balanced proportions seemed reasonably consistent, and I don’t recall any of the well over-sized and coarser types that one sometimes encounters. I thought hind quarters were good overall, though straight fronts and well laid shoulders were less common. Coats varied, as they always do, though I would have liked to find a few more that combined the really harsh topcoat, good undercoat, and thick pelt. Was this just due to the state of individual coats on the day, or is the weatherproof coat and jacket receiving less attention?
Any of the above observations are, of course, based on the entry on the day and are not necessarily a pronouncement on the breed as a whole!
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Karison Klaus
Placing Critique
A very promising pup of nearly 8 months. Good conformation and proportion, well angulated front and rear, making a lovely overall outline. Has a good coat, is comfortably spannable, and should mature nicely.
Driffield Championship Show
21st Sep 2019
Judge: Mr David Shields (Wilholme)
Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Karison Klaus
Placing Critique
Presents a typical outlook. Balanced head with a good dark eye, alert expression and good strength of muzzle. Pleasing front, firm body with a good tailset and carriage. Nicely rounded quarters. Not the movement of the winner on the day.
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Championship Show
22nd Sep 2019
Judge: Mr A Horner (Stineval)
May I take the opportunity to thank the Club and its members for inviting me to judge at this show, and for the super warm hospitality I received. Special thanks to my ring stewards Carolyn Richardson and Julie North, for being efficient and keeping me on track.
I found no bad mouths and as always in our breed, coats at various stages. Lots of spannable dogs and bitches which I like.
I would like to say a huge thank you to the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to go over their dogs, this was a real honour and I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
Puppy - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Karison Klaus
The Northern Border Terrier Club Open Show
5th Oct 2019
Judge: Mrs. L. Roberts (Mindlen)
I would like to thank the officers and committee for inviting me to judge their open show the hospitality was second to none. Thanks must also go to the efficient stewards and sporting exhibitors for their support would like to thank the officers and committee for inviting me to judge their open show the hospitality was second to none. Thanks must also go to the efficient stewards and sporting exhibitors for their support
Junior - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Karison Klaus
Placing Critique
Taller dog with narrow front good coat nice racy rear moved well
Boston & DCS Championship Show
12th Jan 2020
Judge: Mrs P. Clark (Gameway)
This was my last judging appointment so thank you to all who entered under me today. I thoroughly enjoyed going over some very nice dogs. I would also like to thank my stewards Linda and Natalie who kept the ring running smoothly.
I was very happy to see my BOB take Group 4 and my BP Puppy Group 2.
Junior - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Karison Klaus
Placing Critique
A bigger dog who has a very pleasing head which was the deciding factor over the third placed dog otherwise both were quality dogs in good coat moving and showing well.
