Show Placings
Border Union Agricultural Society
17th Jun 2023
Judge: Mr Colin Girling (Benattivo)
I would like to thank the Officers and Committee for giving me the opportunity to judge Border Terriers in their spiritual home territory. My stewards, Audrey & Judith did a great job in running the class changes efficiently on a hot humid day. It was a lovely entry, with many exhibits that I had not judged before – thank you all. I found some exhibits which could have been better prepared with attention to coat, body condition and clean teeth. A few level bites a couple of kink tails influenced placings but all dogs were entire and overall a nice group of BT’s to go over. My main winners had breed qualities that outweighed any imperfection, that in my opinion wouldn’t impact on its ability to perform its traditional work.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Liatch Tenacious
Class Critique
This was an outstanding class of youngsters and the quality was in abundance, I had to move some good specimens that I liked down the line. It will be interesting to see which of these go on to bigger things?
East of England Agricultural Society
6th Jul 2023
Judge: Joyce Martin (Merumhor)
Many thanks to the officers and committee for the invitation to judge Border Terriers at the East of England Agricultural Society Show, which was to be the last one run by this society. It was a super venue with lovely big rings which gave the dogs a chance to stride out. Many thanks to my ring stewards Peter and Lesley Armstrong for keeping things running smoothly and efficiently. I was delighted with my entry of 109 dogs making a total entry of 149 and pleased with the overall quality of dogs shown. Thank you to the exhibitors for giving the chance to go over your dogs and for the sporting way the placings were taken. It is indeed a privilege to have the opportunity do so. I was thrilled to be able to watch the terrier group and see my BOB - Stineval Lambert JW take group 1 in a quality line up. I also was delighted to hear that my BPIB - Glebeheath Ophelia went Group 3 in the Puppy Group.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Liatch Tenacious
Leeds Championship Show
29th Jul 2023
Judge: Mr Brian Aubrey (Jenabeck)
Thank you all for a wonderful entry, I had to make some difficult choices on the day, but as always, I judge the dog on the day friend or foe and not what the dog as done in the past or what it will do in the future.
a few things did concern me on the day (1 ) so Many dirty teeth, (2) a few unfit dogs due to being overweight, (3) and the most concerning is short legs on one or two of the borders,
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Liatch Tenacious
Bournemouth CS Open Show
11th Aug 2023
Judge: Mrs Hilary Male (Malenbrook)
Best Puppy
Name at show: Liatch Tenacious
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Liatch Tenacious
Bournemouth Championship Show
13th Aug 2023
Judge: Ms Tina Jones (Otterholme)
My thanks go to the committee of Bournemouth Championship Show for inviting me to award tickets for the first time, it was a very special day.
Special thanks to my stewards Gentle Lowe and Brian Aubrey for doing such a sterling job, allowing me to focus on the task in hand.
I was delighted with the entry that awaited me, a huge thank you to the exhibitors for giving me the privilege to go over their dogs, this was a real honour and the sporting way they accepted my decisions, on the whole by most exhibitors.
I was told many years ago, by someone well respected in the breed to judge with the hands, not with the eyes, never did this ring true as today. Some dogs I have admired from the ringside, didn’t live up to expectations, whilst others that hadn’t previously caught my eye, surprised me and did.
Being the daughter of a hunt terrier man I could get no better grounding in the requirements of an earth dog, these were the days long before quad bikes, terriers would be expected to be on their feet from the moment hounds drew off until close of the hunting day, working in landscapes not dissimilar to that of that hunt the breed first originated from.
l tried to look subjectively at the exhibit before me to see if they had the confirmation and condition to undertake such duties. I was surprised how quite a number were difficult to span and far too deep in chest and too wide in front and came up heavy, lacking the narrowness to go to ground, a distinct disadvantage in the working arena, legs bend, chests don’t.
I was finding rear movement was better than front, but more than a few lacked the drive that I looked for with elevated front action that indicates an upper arm that is shorter than ideal.
I look to see feet that are tight with a good thick pad so vital in an earth dog, many were lacking in this important trait.
I found temperaments superb throughout the day, dentition was questionable on several exhibits and all dogs entire.
A plea to exhibitors if you bait them on the table, that is fine if they look hypnotically at the treat, but on several occasions, owners were wrestling with their dogs trying to get at the treat, making it difficult to assess them.
I am always mindful to judge fit for function, and I was happy that my winners fitted that bill and all sporting decent jackets and pelts and meeting my interpretation of the breed standard.
I was delighted to see my BOB going on to third in the terrier group and my BP winning the terrier puppy group.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Liatch Tenacious
Placing Critique
Another very promising puppy, who pushed 1 all the way ,well put together without exaggeration. Pleasing body proportions, good length of neck into well set shoulders with excellent upper arm angle, super length of rib, narrow throughout and easily spanned another that was presented in a decent jacket with good depth and texture.
Richmond Championship Show
8th Sep 2023
Judge: Mr Tim Ball (Kaitak)
Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Liatch Tenacious
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Championship Show
30th Sep 2023
Judge: Mrs J Guvercin (Glebeheath)
Thank you to the committee for this appointment, everyone worked hard to make it an enjoyable day. This venue always has a super atmosphere, however, the ring is too small really to see outlines, being far too near the dogs and side profile movement is very difficult to see, let alone for the dogs to perform really well. Many moved poorly, not liking the smooth mats and although I had to judge them on this today, I think most would move much better outside in a big grass ring.
Novice - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Liatch Tenacious
Placing Critique
grizzle youngster, bigger and longer cast than 1 in good coat and body condition with thick pelt. Her rear is well made but she didn’t cope with the floor and moved untidily behind. Good side profile and held a level topline but was somewhat switched off today, have seen her look better.
The Scottish Kennel Club
1st Oct 2023
Judge: Mr M Armstrong (Bitcon)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG4, Liatch Tenacious
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Liatch Tenacious
Placing Critique
Quality pup, lovely head and eye, good bite, excellent breed type, harsh jacket and pelt, good length of ribs, well made body, good turn of stifle, nice legs and feet, moved well, in excellent condition, BP.
Midland Counties Championship Show
26th Oct 2023
Judge: Mr J Gilpin (Otterbobs)
I would like to thank the officers & committee for giving me the opportunity to judge the Border Terrier classes, & also a big thank you to Penny Winger & Gavin Argill my two ring stewards who kept things in order & also made sure we finished on time, and a special mention to my Best of Breed winner for attending the terrier group, and being rewarded with being short listed in the final seven.
Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Liatch Tenacious
The Scottish Border Terrier Club Members Limited Show
28th Jan 2024
Judge: Mr. P. Appleby (Hollexby)
Firstly I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge this show, it was an honour and a privilege, secondly thank you to the exhibitors for entering a lovely selection of dogs for me to go over, and lastly but not leastly to my Stewards, Liz Barret and Val Mason for keeping me right.
Junior - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Liatch Tenacious
National Terrier Club
6th Apr 2024
Judge: Miss Elspeth Jackson (Clipstone)
Thanks to the National Terrier Club for their invitation to judge at this prestigious show and to the exhibitors who did me the honour of judging their dogs. I was lucky to have two efficient stewards who kept things running smoothly, thank you Laura and Dave.
The entry showed a good depth of quality. In many classes the places were hotly contested with decisions needing to be made on the narrowest of margins. I was very pleased to find that there were some good coats on thick pelts and the nice thick short tails which set off a good border so well.
Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Liatch Tenacious
Scottish Kennel Club (May)
16th May 2024
Judge: Miss Rebecca Barber (Alcumlow)
Thank you to SKC for inviting me to judge at their show, I thoroughly enjoyed my day. I was very pleased with my entry, thank you to all the exhibitors who value my opinion enough to enter their dogs under me. There were some very strong classes and some very pleasing youngsters. I was very pleased with my principle winners and I was delighted to see my BOB get shortlisted in a strong group and my BPIB get TPG3 in the puppy group. It was also an honour to make up two new well deserving champions, making it three new champions in one day over the two shows, which I believe is a new breed record.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Liatch Tenacious
Placing Critique
I really enjoyed going over this bitch, quality bodylines, narrow with excellent rib and good length to body. Excellent, traditional head with flat skull, dark eyes, keen expression and excellent strength to jaw. Excellent front assembly, good topline and racy rear. Moved out well, covering the ground. Pleased to hear that these were the final points she needed to gain her JW, very well deserved.
Border Union Agricultural Society
16th Jun 2024
Judge: Mr. David Matthews (Tojamatt)
My thanks to the Society for the invitation to Judge one of my favourite shows, it didn’t all go to plan with the weather playing its part. I would like to thank all the exhibitors for going along with my decision to stay outside despite the weather, and my special thanks to stewards Judy Carr and Audrey Coltart for braving the weather also. Also my thanks to Euan for posting my judging book and critique notes and to whomever handed it in.
Sorry for delay, holidays and work have played their part. I had some lovely dogs to go over and thank you all for bringing them.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Liatch Tenacious
Placing Critique
Grizzle and Tan bitch with feminine head, flat skull and dark eyes with keen expression. A narrow straight front, good topline and tail set and excellent double coat and pelt, flowing neck and shoulders and good rib, moved well with plenty of drive from a well constructed rear assembly, spanned with ease.
Bournemouth CS Open Show
9th Aug 2024
Judge: Nicola Foster (Thozow)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Liatch Tenacious JW
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Liatch Tenacious JW
Placing Critique
Super outline, with nothing overdone. Head of good proportions with a moderately broad skull , dark eye and nose. Super straight front, good length of neck, front angulation matching rear, deep in body and ribs well back. Muscular in loin, racy hindquarters, and is spannable. A grizzle and tan presented in an excellent double jacket of good length. Moved effortlessly with enough reach and drive. BOB/G1
Darlington Championship Show
13th Sep 2024
Judge: Mrs L Roberts
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Liatch Tenacious JW
The Northern Border Terrier Club Open Show
12th Oct 2024
Judge: Mrs. V. Mann (Valger)
I would like to thank The Committee for their invitation to judge their Open Show. I thoroughly enjoyed my day. Thank you to my very efficient Stewards Mark & Julie for keeping everything on track & The Club for their hospitality & splendid gift.
Reserve Best Bitch
Name at show: Liatch Tenacious JW
Reserve Best In Show
Name at show: Liatch Tenacious JW
Post Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Liatch Tenacious JW
Placing Critique
22mth grizzle. Another quality bitch with a beautiful feminine head. Strength of muzzle, lovely expression, dark well shaped eyes. Width to skull & small well-set ears. Lovely reach of neck leads to well-placed shoulders. She has good angulation all through. Narrow & not too deep, her ribs reach well back to a deep short loin. Her topline is level with a well set & carried carrot tail. Short rear pasterns & tight neat feet with thick pads. Her movement was sound from any angle showing good reach & drive. Close up to top spot. RBB RBIS
The Terrier Club of Scotland Open Show
13th Oct 2024
Judge: Mrs Judy Carr (Wreighaugh)
Limit - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Liatch Tenacious JW
Placing Critique
22 month old grizzle bitch, nice feminine head with keen expression, lovely dark eye. Strong jaw and good dentition. Good neck leading into correct shoulders and straight front, well cushioned feet. Good double coat and pliable pelt. Good top line, Strong loin . Well angled quarters with good musculature; moved with drive.
Midland Counties Canine Society
25th Oct 2024
Judge: Professor A S Milton (Baillieswells)
Post Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Liatch Tenacious JW
The Scottish Border Terrier Club Championship Show
9th Nov 2024
Judge: Mr A Horner (Stineval)
I would like to thank SCBTC and committee for the privilege of judging this years Championship show and thank my very capable steward Euan Castell for keeping the ring flowing and the exhibitors for their lovely entry. There were some really nice dogs for me to go over. But I must say that looking at them in general heads are starting to stray away from that of the border terrier, the other thing that I think needs addressing is the general cleanliness of their exhibits. I found three suspect mouths and two kinked tails . thank you one and all for an enjoyable day,
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Liatch Tenacious JW
Placing Critique
G/tan bitch with feminine head, flat skull and dark eyes with keen expression. A narrow straight front, good topline and tail set and double coat and pelt, flowing neck and shoulders and good rib, moved well both ways, spanned with ease
