Show Placings
Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
10th Feb 2013
Judge: Mr M. Hollingsbee (Otterwood)
I would like to thank the Officers and Committee of the Club for their kind invitation to judge this show, my third opportunity at a breed club show.
My heartfelt thanks to my two stewards, Kathy Newsome and Jem Thomas who, by their calm organizing ability ensured that the show ran smoothly and finished in good time for the exhibitors to beat the inclement weather.
Finally the exhibitors for braving the threatened snow storm and allowing me to go over their dogs.
I only found one bad mouth. The quality of coats varied as would be expected in the run up to Crufts. Of concern to me is that a few of the exhibits were much too large for the standard. To be able to go to ground it is essential that the breed does not get oversized. Overall the quality of the exhibits was good and decisions in some of the classes were very close.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer
Placing Critique
head still maturing in this 7 month old boy, moved rather close at front spoiling its appearance on the move. Road walking should improve this. Good reach of neck, well set ears, showed well
Novice - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer
Aston in Makerfield Canine Society
2nd Mar 2013
Judge: Tan Nagrecha (Chadimore)
Puppy /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer
Newtown & District Canine Society
3rd Mar 2013
Judge: Marion Sargent (Tegwani)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Cedarhill Stargazer
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG1, Cedarhill Stargazer
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer
Potteries & District Canine Society Open Show
16th Mar 2013
Judge: MR MIKE SPENCER (BANNONBRIG)
Best Puppy
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer
Oswestry & District Kennel Association
17th Mar 2013
Judge: Mrs. Liz Wright (Totherend)
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer
Placing Critique
well presented grizzle dog with nice head which was rather overshadowed by his ears, which he needs to grow into. Good teeth, dark eyes, nice reach of neck. Liked his outline, spanned well, needs to settle on the move. Close decision with 3rd, but his superb coat and pelt won him his place.
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
30th Mar 2013
Judge: Mrs. Doreen Rushby (Dormic)
The Border Terrier Club held a Championship show at Low Hesket on 30 March 2013. I felt very honoured to judge at this show and my thanks go to the Committee and Exhibitors for such an enjoyable day.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer
Placing Critique
pleasing pup of correct size for age, nice head & expression, neat ears, clean neck & good front, level topline with good tail carriage, moved out well.
National Terrier
6th Apr 2013
Judge: Mrs. Margaret Curtis (Matamba)
Many thanks to all of the exhibitors who gave me such a nice entry of 201 dogs, giving 245 entries. My thanks go to my two stewards, with some large numbers in the classes they kept everything running smoothly and helped me to finish on time. Many decisions were difficult and some decent dogs went unplaced.
There were things that came to hand while going over the dogs on the table, short ribs and over long in the loin and long hocks. Some of these short ribbed dogs were not over sprung and quite narrow through the body, but our standard states ‘ribs well back‘, something to be watched in your future breeding programs. Some dogs looked on the heavy side when I first looked around the ring, but on the table I was surprised how so many of these dogs came to hand no problem. Upright shoulders were noticeable and front movement in some classes was a problem, along with some very straight stifles and sickle movement. Puppies and youngsters you would expect to be forgiven for movement, along with the size of ears - within time the head develops and things start to balance out.
Jackets were at all stages, spot on, starting to blow - with some owners trying to scissor or part strip them into shape, other coats were coming through with harshness and one or two had just undercoat. There were some that could have done with just a tidy up which would have helped the overall picture.
General overall condition and the spanning on most dogs was acceptable, with good thick pelts. I did feel some of the puppies were thin and were quite hollow behind the ribs. I only had one bad mouth but plenty with strong jaws and large teeth. In general the shape and length of tails were good. A few low set tails, which when a dog is in a full jacket you can feel the low set when on the table but not necessarily see it on the move.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer
Novice - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer
Newcastle (Staffs) & District Canine Society
7th Apr 2013
Judge: Mr M Walshaw (Janmark)
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
14th Apr 2013
Judge: Mrs Jean Willetts (Hanway)
I would like to thank my stewards for all their hard work on the day, and to the committee for inviting me to judge there show. Also to the exhibitors who brought their dogs under me. I was pleased with my winners and placed dogs. I found that some had short muzzle coupled with round eyes which does not give a border expression.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer
WELKS
28th Apr 2013
Judge: Mrs Jane Roberts (Smalesmouth)
My first appointment at this level and I would like to thank the officers and committee of WELKS for the invitation. Grateful thanks to my stewards who kept everything moving so efficiently and thanks to all the exhibitors who gave me the privilege of going over their dogs. I thoroughly enjoyed my day and fully appreciated the opportunity to judge some high quality exhibits. Some decisions were difficult and places could change on another day.
On a positive note temperaments were good, as were mouths and feet. On the down side I felt that there were not enough exhibits that moved with drive and there were several with wide fronts - these are faults that would impact on the dog's ability to work.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer
Joint Border Terrier Club's Championship Show
5th May 2013
Judge: Mrs Denise Townsend (Llanishen)
I was thrilled to be awarded this prestigious appointment and would like to thank everyone for making this a very enjoyable day. I have always been a fan of the joint show and the opportunity it gives for the clubs to come together. The entire organising team was marvellous but special mention must go to my stewards Peter Roderick and Colin Girling for all their support and assistance, and to collecting ring organisers Wendy and Andrew Mooney for keeping the action flowing. Also thanks to Kathy Wilkinson and Su Williams for all their help in organising the event.
Overall I was pleased with the quality of my entry although there was more quality in depth in bitches. Movement was generally good and there were very few wry mouths. True otter heads seem somewhat in decline and there were several single coats. However, I was delighted with all of my winners.
Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer
National Dog Show
9th May 2013
Judge: Mrs Laura Illingworth (Thorneyhurst)
Thanks to Birmingham National for giving me the opportunity to judge this show and for providing me with two excellent stewards, who kept the ring running smoothly, also to all the exhibitors that gave me the pleasure of going over their dogs.
The quality in some classes was superb especially the limit and open of both sexes, leaving me with more dogs I liked, than cards to award. Temperaments and presentation were good.
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer
Placing Critique
Lovely headed dog with strong jaw, moved ok short on coat but texture just coming
Bath Canine Society Championship Show
24th May 2013
Judge: Mr Martin P Phillips
Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer
Chester City & County Canine Society
26th May 2013
Judge: Mrs D Williams
Best Of Breed
Name at show: BP, TG2, TPG1, RBPIS, Cedarhill Stargazer
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer
Staffordshire & Birmingham Agricultural Society
29th May 2013
Judge: Mr. Bob Wright (Totherend)
Puppy /
Reserve
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer
Crewe & District Canine Association Open Show
2nd Jun 2013
Judge: Mr Alan Hedges
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG1, Cedarhill Stargazer
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer
Three Counties Championship Show
6th Jun 2013
Judge: Mrs Jena Tuck (Nettleby)
Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer
Placing Critique
Nicely proportioned, strong head, couldn’t match the front and topline of the winner.
Southern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
8th Jun 2013
Judge: Mr W R Irving
It was an honour to be invited to judge the Southern Border Terrier Club’s Championship Show for the second time, the last time having been exactly twenty years ago in 1993. The entry on this occasion was 215 from 203 dogs of which 14 were entered NFC. My thanks go to the Show Manager, Officers and Committee of the Club for their hospitality and organisation and to the exhibitors for their entries and for the sporting way in which they accepted my decisions. Special thanks to Wendy and Andrew Mooney and Bev Marsh for stewarding so efficiently and for organising the collecting ring which allowed us to finish in good time.
As usual there were more bitches than dogs entered. It was encouraging to see some good quality entries through the various classes and not just at the senior end, I thought that by and large heads and expressions were good with not many narrow long skulls there. My feeling was that while there were still plenty of dogs with poor fronts of one kind or another present, there were more good fronted exhibits around from which to find winners than the last time I judged. Coats were mixed and at times I had to forgive some lack of coat. As always there was a good deal of variation in size as always, but in the end I felt I was able to find winners of good enough size with enough scope and lines. I felt that tails were mixed and at times, in looking for overall quality, I had to reward dogs with tails that I felt were less than perfect in shape, length or carriage. By and large the dogs behaved pretty well and were presented clean. I was keen to see the dogs moving around the ring and not ‘stacked’. That is surely the most revealing in conformation terms.
DCC and BOB was Jenkins’ Badgerbeck Uncle Fester. RDCC was Stockleys’ Ch Foxfactor Pied Piper. BCC and RBIS was May and Whisker’s Thistlestone Jenny Wren. RBCC was Higham’s Comberdown Thistle. BP was Hall and Ellis’ Brackenfell Bok To Bach and BPB was Clark’s Gameway Fortune Cookie. BV was Stockleys’ Foxfactor Hornblower
Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer
Placing Critique
strong head, good strong muzzle, could be better in eye. OK in bone but standing a bit down on pasterns at times. Shown a bit out of coat and needs to hold his outline better on the move. Better behaved than 3 here. Well muscled behind and had enough length of body
Blackpool & District Championship Show
21st Jun 2013
Judge: Mrs Hilary Gilpin (Otterbobs)
What a lovely day, no rain in sight!!
Thank you to all the exhibitors and especially my steward Alisan, she was excellent at her job. I enjoyed judging many dogs that I had not be over or seen before. Many dogs had little or no coat at all, Border Terriers must have a harsh double coat when showing not just stripped out and in their under coat, also there was hardly any muscle tone, no level backs, no slim straight narrow fronts and the movement should of been better. In a few of the older classes I could not span a few dogs and they were heavy when I lifted them up off the table, I found all the mouths clean with full dentations and I *placed those that were nearest the standard in each class*. Very pleased with both dog and bitch winners and their reserves and best puppy.
Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer
Placing Critique
good boned youngster, dark eye and good mouth, ribs well back, hind angulation was good but he was short of coat and I did not like his back which sloped slightly to his croup.
East of England Agricultural Society
6th Jul 2013
Judge: Mr A Horner (Stineval)
I have to thank the society for the invitation to judge and to the exhibitors who accepted my decisions sportingly. Thank you also to my steward, on his own, for keeping things moving.
Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer
Newport & District Agricultural Show
13th Jul 2013
Judge: Mr Richard Allen
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer
Post Graduate /
Reserve
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer
Evesham & District Canine Society
14th Jul 2013
Judge: Mr Howard Ogden (Beauview)
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer
Oswestry & District Kennel Association
21st Jul 2013
Judge: Mr. Stewart Golding (Beaconpike)
Best Puppy
Name at show: PG2, Cedarhill Stargazer
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer
Placing Critique
BPIB and PG2
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer
The Midland Border Terrier Club Championship Show
4th Aug 2013
Judge: Sharp & Bailey
*Dog Critique*
My thanks to the Committee for inviting me to judge the Championship Show for the second time, the first being 10 years ago, and thanks to my Stewards for their efficiency. The entry of 103 with only 9 absentees was pleasing.
Some judges concentrate on heads, others on shape of eyes, or on small dark ears, some on presentation, others on neat accurate movement. As for me – I judge on a whether a dog is “fit for function†as a working terrier plus whether it looks like a Border Terrier and no other type of terrier.
A good proportion of the entry had major faults of construction which would render them, not useless, but inefficient at the job Border Terriers are designed to perform. For instance, short rib cages do not allow for lung room for the stamina a terrier needs to run all day, and these short rib cages (often sprung) were very much in evidence in the entry. Some were accompanied by long loins which might give the impression to the ringside that the dog had good length.
Secondly, upright shoulders, often with steep upper arms are a major design fault. A well laid shoulder with well angulated upper arm which brings the elbow under the body is not just a pleasure to look at – these act as shock absorbers when the dog is running so that his joints are not jarred, leading to wear and tear, thus shortening his effective life as a working terrier.
Finally, wide fronts, often associated with the previous construction – a Border should be able to creep into any space occupied by a fox, and these, despite their chunky appearance have very little body under that fur.
Coats were mixed as to be expected – and there were some really good pelts, only a couple with paper thin pelts. Undercoat was often missing on the back, but present on the sides. A handful of bad mouths, perhaps some all rounders might accept these but I could not. Few really outstanding otter heads which stay in one’s memory for years, but most were adequate.
My critique will not contain descriptions of the dogs, but will give an indication of why they were placed as they were. If your dog was not as high in the placings as you had hoped, take a good objective look at him, and you might find out why.
*Bitch Critique*
A big thank you to the MBTC committee for asking me to judge the Ch. Show it was a great honour. Thank you also to my stewards Ray & Sharon for making the classes run so smoothly. A nice entry of 144 bitches. I enjoyed the day; it was lovely to judge the bitches. The depth of quality in most of the classes was very pleasing. However, the fronts are still a problem within the breed & need to be addressed in future litters. Some quality bitches went cardless, unfortunately there is only 5 cards & many went without being placed. I was so delighted that my fellow judge Marie, agreed that my BCC & BRCC, should win the top honours, Best in Show and RBIS.
Special Challenge - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer
Bakewell Show
7th Aug 2013
Judge: Miss Anita Harrison (Iacheslei)
My thanks to the Society for the invitation and to all the exhibitors for entering and accepting my decisions. The ring was of a decent size and fairly level but quite exposed, which may have been why some exhibits were not very enthusiastic, especially as judging was delayed due to an accident on the M1. All mouths were good and all dogs entire, coats were at various stages . I was very pleased with my main winners, and delighted to see my Best of Breed take Terrier Group 2.
Junior /
Reserve
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer
Yearling /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer
Placing Critique
12 month grizzle dog - Masculine head with big teeth, Well made throughout but up to size and difficult to span, moved well, presented in very good coat and condition.
Welsh Kennel Club
17th Aug 2013
Judge: Mrs L A Crawley
Junior - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer
Placing Critique
OK for head, but rather big in ear and eye, nice size, coat and pelt, correct in bone, looked good standing, rather loose in front but OK in hind movement.
Graduate - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer
City of Birmingham
31st Aug 2013
Judge: Mrs E Cuthbertson (Ashbrae)
I would like to thank the Officers and Committee for their invitation to judge, my two stewards and the exhibitors for their entries. It was an honour to judge this numerically strong entry 169 with 29 absent, the breed being represented from around the UK made it a very enjoyable day.
Front movement is still a problem in the breed, with heavy upright shoulders in many. Size varied as did coats. There are some long necks creeping into the breed, which look very stylish, the standard does state “Neck of moderate length†and a few long tails again incorrect. Saying that it was a very nice entry to judge and in some classes
I would have liked to have been able to award more placings, and could have awarded more CC’s.
Junior - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer
Good Citizen - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer
Placing Critique
3rd in J. Good coated young dog, nice headed with strong muzzle. Enough bone, good in rib and span.
Darlington D S S
13th Sep 2013
Judge: Mrs Diane Rayner (Stoneygin)
I would first of all like to thank the society for inviting me to judge this show.
I would also like to thank Bob my steward for a sterling job.
I am sorry to bring this up again but I was most disappointed yet again to find a few exhibits that were far too thin. This determined placings as they are not fit for purpose.
Coats were at various stages as normally is the case, I had a few unspannable, but most were in a good fit condition.
I was pleased with my entry and enjoyed going over some lovely exhibits, most were a credit to you.
Junior - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Championship Show
28th Sep 2013
Judge: Miss Elspeth Jackson (Clipstone)
It is always an honour to be invited to judge a club show and my first job here must be to thank Club, Officers, Committee and Members for asking me to judge their show. The hospitality shown to my Mother and myself made it a very enjoyable weekend. Thank you to my capable Stewards Les Moss and Ian Higham for their help on the day.
Thank you all for the great entry both in terms of number and in depth of quality I had to judge. There were some very tough, but enjoyable decisions to be made and in most classes and in the challenges the top honours were fiercely contested. .
I must repeat the often used cliché of not having enough cards on the day. Many who were down the line or even cardless today I would have been happy to have as winners in another entry.
Junior - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer
Novice - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer
Special Beginners - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer
Placing Critique
Well muscled youngster with the harshest of coats and good thick skin in super condition. Masculine in head with good strong bite. Good for bone, good tidy tight feet.
Terrier Club of South Wales Open Show
29th Sep 2013
Judge: Karen S Stockley (Foxfactor)
Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer
Placing Critique
14 months grizzle of handy size,shown in very good coat and pelt.moderate breadth of skull,ears well set,would like them a little smaller but he is still developing and has plenty of time,good length of neck into well laid shoulders,straight front,good in rib and easy span.I felt today that he wasn't handling the floor surface well which affected his movement and outline particularly in profile also not helped by the other unsettled dog in the class.
South Wales Kennel Association
13th Oct 2013
Judge: Mrs Julie Guvercin
My most sincere thanks to all exhibitors for giving me such a lovely entry of 117 making 153 entries, the highest in the terrier group and one of only a few to break the 100 mark in the whole show.
It is human nature for us all to ringside judge and we are all guilty of this, but going over an exhibit first hand, is further revealing, a privilege for which, I was truly grateful.
Some lovely dogs, some more workman like than others, some in better condition than others, a few outstanding ones and the odd one or two I’d love to own!
I am the first to admit I love a flashy dog who will stand up and show, but along with that must come the workman like qualities that make it able to be essentially a working terrier. There is nothing to suggest in my mind, that the two trains of thought can’t co-exist, they can and they must.
Nervous or aggressive dogs and there were just one or two, were not rewarded, this is surely a temperament to be discouraged. Dour is a different matter altogether, especially when its nearly always on an otherwise, super exhibit, a frustrating combination.
Junior - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer
Good Citizen - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer
Midland Counties Canine Society
25th Oct 2013
Judge: Mrs Val Furness
Thank you to M.C.C.A for the appointment also my stewards and a thank you to the exhibitors. Coats and size were mixed and a few entries i could not span the one thing that was apparent was the number of very lean exhibits. You BREED for size not FEED for it.
It was also nice to see that most of the early classes looked as they should be and not looking like they should be in open class
Junior - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer
Wigan & District Open Show
3rd Nov 2013
Judge: Kim Lathean
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer
Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
17th Nov 2013
Judge: Mr Mark Lowry (Ravenside)
A big thank you to the Club for giving me the chance to judge this show, also to the exhibitors for giving me such a nice entry. Special thanks also to my stewards for making everything run so smoothly, and to the ladies in the kitchen for a great meal.
I had some quality dogs to go over and I am confident plenty will go on to achieve greater things. Coats were at various stages which is to be expected and although they don’t change the construction of the animal it can detract from the overall picture when awarding top prizes. Of course they are a working terrier but they are also on show so I have to have both things in mind when judging.
Junior - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer ShCM
Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer ShCM
Placing Critique
grizzle and tan, ok for size, nice length of rib, coat just coming in, a little high in croup.
Special Challenge - Dog or Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer ShCM
Sedgley & Gornal CA
24th Nov 2013
Judge: Callie Harris (Nickeltweed)
Post Graduate /
Reserve
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer ShCM
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer ShCM
Ladies Kennel Association
15th Dec 2013
Judge: Mrs Jayne Alpe
I was honoured to accept this appointment at short notice, due to Kathy Wilkinson’s ill health. I was impressed with the new halls and layout this year.
I was able to judge with no preconceptions, as I have only been to two shows this year, so the majority of dogs were new to me. A good size entry with some good quality dogs present in a number of classes in which I was splitting hairs I had two very good stewards who handled the large classes with calm and efficient precision allowing me to get on with my job.
Overall movement, has improved considerably. In my opinion Borders should move soundly, positively and with the minimum of effort needed to cover the ground well, this means that they use far less energy when travelling distances, and my principal winners all fitted this criteria. Nice large teeth and good bites were very much in evidence. At long last I am starting to see definition between dogs and bitches, I like to see a masculine dog and a feminine bitch. The other thing I was pleased to see was the majority had good tight feet. Some exhibitors seem to be under the impression that an underweight dog is a way to make them easier to span, it doesn’t work! I hate to be able to feel bone and not muscle.
I learnt after judging that there was some kind of aggression in one of the classes, unfortunately I did not witness this personally, as I was going over a dog on the table, if I had of seen it then I would have taken appropriate action as this type of temperament is totally unacceptable in our lovely breed.
Junior - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer ShCM
Placing Critique
Different type to 1, unfortunately had been spooked in the ring and a little unsure of himself. Head, Expression and eye good. Good front and he moved soundly.
Good Citizen - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer ShCM
Worcester & Malvern CS
4th Jan 2014
Judge: Mrs Jane Morton-Shaw (Fehmarn)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG4, Cedarhill Stargazer ShCM
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer ShCM
Placing Critique
Lovely well balanced grizzle dog who gained his Junior Warrant today. Nice size. Good head, strong jaw and good bite. Would have preferred smaller ears. A little high over the croup on the move. Good angulation and bend of stifle. Carroty tail. Easily spanned. Moved well. BOB & Group 4
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer ShCM
Heywood & Radcliffe Canine Society Open Show
5th Jan 2014
Judge: Mr Mike Vikers (Eskwyre)
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer ShCM
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer ShCM
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer ShCM
Manchester Dog Show Society
16th Jan 2014
Judge: Mr Philip J Greenway
Post Graduate - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer ShCM
Lichfield Canine Society Open Show
25th Jan 2014
Judge: Wendy Allen (Penparc)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer ShCM
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer ShCM
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer ShCM
Newtown CS Open Show
2nd Mar 2014
Judge: Jonathan Daltrey
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Crufts
7th Mar 2014
Judge: Mrs Melanie Lewis
Thank you to the exhibitors for giving me a record entry for the breed of 303 exhibits making 340 entries and indeed the largest entry for a single Judge at this prestigious show, also for the sporting way in which my decisions were accepted. Thank you also to my two Stewards, Roger and Heather Chaston, who worked tirelessly throughout the day, for their assistance in ensuring that I was able to get through this huge entry in plenty of time for my Best of Breed to compete in the Group.
It was an interesting entry with some difficult decisions having to be made such was the high standard of exhibits present. I felt that movement had improved since the last time I judged. Heads and expressions were good, although a few were a shade heavy in ear. Mouths overall were much improved with a marked reduction in the number of dogs presented with overcrowded jaws of small teeth, only the odd few having either a chipped, or in the case of an older exhibit, a missing tooth. The majority of teeth were clean with just a small number needing more attention in this area. All dogs were entire.
I was pleased that so many were presented with the correct double jacket that the standard asks for, unfortunately some exhibits that really appealed for type and size had very little evidence of, or no, jacket and on another day could have done better. Attention to feet was very evident, many of whom I believe may have benefited from plenty of roadwork, resulting in tight thick pads and short claws. Inevitably with any entry of this magnitude I had to let a number of worthy exhibits leave the ring without a prize card, which I really did not enjoy doing.
Yearling - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Good Citizen - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Potteries & District Canine Society Show
15th Mar 2014
Judge: Alan Norcross (Paynnor)
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Oswestry & District Kennel Association
16th Mar 2014
Judge: Nicola Harris (Nickeltweed)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
29th Mar 2014
Judge: Mrs Jane Parker (Conundrum)
I would like to thank the BTC club, for giving me a second chance to judge this, the most prestigious of the breed clubs championship shows. I was judge elect in 2010, but caught the awful Noro virus the night before I was due to judge and spent the next two days flat out.
The new venue that the committee has found, has to be lauded. It is large, airy, light, the flooring is excellent. The car park looked huge. From a judges point of view I could see all the dogs clearly at any time. Congratulations on a super venue.
My two stewards, Chris Davis and Liz Barratt were so very organised and kept me informed and on time throughout the day, with good humour lots of smiles and attention to detail. With such a lovely entry numbers wise, it was a long day. Thank you both.
Living in Canada now, it was a real pleasure to judge dogs that I had mostly not seen. Obviously some of the older ones were mere youngsters before I left and it was nice to see how they had progressed through the years. I found no missing testicles, mouths on the whole were good, with only a few missing teeth or one or two misaligned. Heads were in general better overall than when I left, with more who carried a moderately broad backskull and also a lot more with very good underjaw, something one had to look hard to find a few years ago. Coats were on the whole, good, there were a very few however, who had greasy and dirty coats, this I feel is completely unnecessary. A few arrived without their coats, this is just unfortunate as dogs do not know about our ambitions in regard to shows, and if the coat needs to come out then so be it! Feet in some instances were weak, with some flat footed and others harefooted, this breed needs to have really good tight feet, small with thick pads and be well knuckled, poor feet make the whole outline of the dog look wrong. The worst fault I found, as usual were fronts, all the usual suspects were there, wide fronts, narrow fronts, flicking wrists etc. I do begin to wonder if we will ever get this completely right, but if we are breeders looking to the future, we must be hard on this most prevalent fault, and do not use these dogs and bitches in our breeding programmes. Bitches had the most quality through the entry, again, this is usual, however the dogs that were good, were very very good, and the best, were exceptional. Size does need to be watched, this is a somewhat cyclical thing, but there were some big dogs and bitches in the ring. The first and most important words in our standard...â€Essentially a working terrierâ€...if it cannot be spanned, it is too big. In general I feel the breed in the country of origin is in pretty good shape, the top percentage of the dogs I judged were quite lovely and had breed type to spare. In my critique you will no doubt notice expressions I use again and again. I find certain things are ubiquitous (but none the less hugely important to breed type) and have my pet ways of describing them, I hope you forgive my industrial repetition in some regards.
Yearling - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Special Beginners - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Placing Critique
This lad is another very nice border, he has a grand head, neat ears, his expression is keen. His shoulders could have a tad more angulation. An easily spanned dog, with a good narrow rib, he is angulated correctly behind and his hocks are well let down. 3rd in the junior class. Full brother to second in this class.
West Of England Ladies' Kennel Society
25th Apr 2014
Judge: Mr A Cuthbertson (Ashbrae)
Thank you to the exhibitors for their entries and to my two stewards.
I think size needs to be watched in the breed as a working terrier. I have a large span but a number of dogs were not spannable by me, this reflected in my placings. We also seem to loosing the otter like head, some with too much stop, some with weak muzzles and others lacking under jaw. This results in a loss of type which defines the breed. We should try and adhere to the breed standard laid down by the original border terrier breeders.
The over baiting of dogs on the table is totally unnecessary. In my opinion they do not need to be constantly fed on the table. It makes judging difficult when a dog is constantly looking for food.
I was very surprised to see border terriers with coats on around the ring, as they should have their own double coat for warmth and protection. I hope this isn’t the start of trend with the breed becoming just another show breed and losing its identity as the standard states “essentially a working terrier”.
Yearling - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Placing Critique
Red grizzle dog with good dentation. Harsh top coat with undercoat. Good legs and feet, moved true just preferred size of one.
Good Citizen - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Placing Critique
2 in YD
Bath Championship Show
23rd May 2014
Judge: Mr S Plane
Thankyou to the exhibitors for giving me such a good entry for the first time awarding challenge certificates. Although we had a super sized ring with short grass and level surface, the weather prevented us from using the outer part in some classes. Most of the exhibits were undeterred by the rain and dampness
Graduate - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Blackpool & District Canine Society Championship Show
20th Jun 2014
Judge: Mr Peter Bakewell
Post Graduate - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
The Midland Border Terrier Club Championship Show
3rd Aug 2014
Judge: Bainbridge & Dandy
*Dogs*
Many thanks to the Midland Committee for this appointment and to all those especially the stewards who made for an enjoyable day. The entry in general reflected the type the exhibitors by now know I like. However there were a number up to size and exhibiting poor front angulation and short deep ribs and paid the price. I was looking for dogs with a typical otter head straight narrow front well laid shoulders ribbed back spannable and racey rear quarters with thick pelt in harsh double coat all of which we should be looking for in the ideal Border Terrier that is essentially a working terrier.
I was very pleased with my winners overall and had good depth of quality in the limit and open classes that generally displayed the above attributes.
The dog CC and ultimately BIS Ch Olderhill Afortunado is the ideal border terrier that shows with confidence and has class. He has a good border head of otter type strong jaw with keen expression on strong neck set into well laid shoulders ,narrow ribs carried back ,ideal length strong loin and the desired rear quarters ,shown in double coat and top condition moved with drive to cover the ground. Pleased my co-judge agreed this boys qualities worthy of BIS.
The RCC Tythrop Timepiece this excellent blue and tan displayed similar qualities to the above and with his good turn of stifle and short hocks and tight feet moved so well and with top presentation took this award over the quality 2nd in Open and Limit winner and with time maturity should complete the picture.
The Bitch CC winner and BOS,RBIS Ploughdown Placida is a top quality exhibit but for me just not the strength in loin of the dog but a close decision .
*Judge: John Bainbridge*
*Bitches*
A great honour to judge bitches at this breed club show, my grateful thanks to the Midland Border Terrier Club for their warm and friendly hospitality and to my two competent and hardworking stewards. I had a most enjoyable day and was delighted that my final line-up comprised of excellent and true to type examples of the breed, with some really promising youngsters amongst them. It is always foremost in my mind when judging this breed that it is essential that the dog’s conformation and movement should demonstrate its capability to work and follow a horse. I found this a challenge today, rather too many exhibits failing to demonstrate free ground covering movement or any length of stride to ‘follow a horse’: with weak pasterns resulting in uneconomic paddling action and poor reach; and sickle hocks impairing effective drive. I was also struck by the number of short ribs and untypical ‘cut up’ underlines. On a positive note temperaments were uniformly sound which is of great importance, although I felt numerous exhibits were neither ‘active’ nor ‘game’ in their demeanour. I was delighted to co-judge BIS with John Bainbridge and pleased that we agreed on all of our joint decisions today.
*Judge: Sarah Dandy*
Graduate - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
South Wales Kennel Association
10th Oct 2014
Judge: Mr Kevin Holmes
Good Citizen - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Midland Counties Canine Society
25th Oct 2014
Judge: Mr Euan Castel (Flutorum)
My sincere thanks are extended to each exhibitor for providing me with such a wonderful entry, on this, my 1st CC appointment. At 160 dogs I had the highest entry in the group. I would like to thank the committee for their kind invitation and the hospitality that I received. Thank you to my two very competent stewards Alex & Barry Cole.
Mouths were good, a couple were unspannable and coats varied. Some exhibits were untidy in undercarriage, legs and feet and would benefit from a little grooming a few days prior to show day. More importantly, a number of exhibits were overweight and lacked muscle tone. That said, there was a depth of quality to each class and a number of nice dogs had to go unplaced on this occasion. I was extremely pleased with both the dog and bitch line ups.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Sedgley & Gornal Canine Association
23rd Nov 2014
Judge: Miss Bridget Singh (Borderbridge)
I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge your show, George for stewarding and the exhibitors for your entries.
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Placing Critique
Dark Grizzle 2 year old dog. Nice for size, excellent head, correct bite and large teeth. Strong dog in fit condition. Lovely jacket with thick pelt. Held his topline on the move and won the class on movement. RBB
Newtown & District Canine Society Open Show
1st Mar 2015
Judge: John Scanlan (Pantycelyn)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Crufts
7th Mar 2015
Judge: Miss Elspeth Jackson (Clipstone)
First of all I would like to thank the Kennel Club for the honour and pleasure of judging this prestigious show. I must then thank my efficient and capable stewards who kept me on track and looked after me through the day. Most of all I would like thank the exhibitors who rose from their beds at early hours and drove many miles to give me an entry of Border Terriers to be proud of and one which is was a delight to judge. It was not only strong numerically strong but also in depth of quality. It is a cliché to say that there were not enough cards to go around but in this entry it was certainly true. Determining all the final line up in each class was difficult and also in many deciding who should make the short list was also a challenge. Good dogs went without a card, ones who in a different entry I would have been happy to see as winners. In the challenges decisions remained tough and more than those that took the top honours were worthy of doing so and I would have been very pleased to have had more awards to give out.
In the days following this year’s show Crufts, dog shows and those who participate in them came in for some criticism. The picture painted by the media at this time was certainly not my experience. Before, during and after the show I found show people to be nothing but good natured, genuine and supportive. I enjoyed every minute of my day and hope that those that supported me with an entry or as spectators at the ringside did so too
Good Citizen - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
28th Mar 2015
Judge: Mr. Carl-Gunnar Stafberg (Bombax) Sweden
I will thank the club and the show committee for inviting me to judge this prestigious show, I feel very honoured to be invited. I really enjoyed my day and was very pleased with huge entries. My winner was really top quality border terriers, excelling in type and heads. The overall quality was very good, but I hoped to see more quality in the younger classes. Size was ok, coats in different stages because of the time of year. It was about 40 years since I judged my first CCshow in England and I still enjoy it so much. My stewards did a fantastic job on the day, keeping both me and the dogs in order. They make it running very smooth and efficient, thank you!!!
Mid Limit - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Newcastle (Staffs) District Canine Society
5th Apr 2015
Judge: Mr D G Taylor (Uptnorth)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG4, Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
West of England Ladies' Kennel Society
25th Apr 2015
Judge: Mrs Su Williams (Hollybridge)
I would like to thank the exhibitors for super entry, it was an honour to go over so many excellent quality border terriers . I had some close decisions in many classes and some quality dogs had to go cardless. Overall I was impressed with the standard of both dogs/bitches and with the condition of them. Almost all were in fit condition with muscle tone,spanning wasn't an issue I'm pleased to say. Which means the breed is in a good way.. Mouths too on the whole were correct with many having good sized and clean teeth. .While coats are of course transient, texture was very good and the vast majority had good thick and loose pelts.
Last but not least Huge Thanks must go to my very capable & experienced Stewards who made my day so much easier.
Limit - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Class Critique
Strong Class
Good Citizen - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Placing Critique
Grizzle & tan in super fit condition. superb head and expression and so much breed type. He is balanced and moves well, excellent coat & pelt.
Bath Canine Society
22nd May 2015
Judge: Mr Jack Watson
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Placing Critique
attractive head, good neck & shoulders, topline & tailset, well let down behind, harsh jacket, moved out well
Three Counties Agricultural Society
4th Jun 2015
Judge: Mr Brian Baxter
Post Graduate - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Border Union Agricultural Society
20th Jun 2015
Judge: Mrs Nancy Hogg (Raeburnfoot)
I thoroughly enjoyed my days judging at Border Union showground. Such a pleasant show. Many thanks go to my two very able stewards. They had the ring (& me) running like clockwork. Thanks also to the exhibitors who entered under me. Had some lovely dogs to go over & some hard decisions to make. Coats were probably the best I have seen for some time. Thick pelts, too, were much in evidence. Mouths were good. Fronts continue to be a problem & movement letting some otherwise promising dogs down.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Blackpool & District Canine Society
26th Jun 2015
Judge: Mr. Ian Higham (Comberdown)
I had been looking forward immensely to judging my first UK championship show. I sincerely thank the Blackpool and District Canine Society for the invite and also thank my two friendly, competent and helpful stewards, Mandy and Robert Geary for keeping everything right.
I would also give my deepest gratitude to those who exhibited under me for trusting my knowledge of the breed and my integrity to judge without fear or favour and further thank them for following my lead to stay in the outside ring through the numerous showers that were on and off all day. I feel privileged that you brought your dogs to me for my opinion.
As usual I was looking for Borders that had all the good breed type points as laid out in our standard, combined with correct physical construction to be able to cover the ground well.
I had no dirty or smelly dogs and only two or three of them could have done with having their teeth brushed so I can commend you all for that. I had only one dog that was slightly undershot and I found no tail deformities at all, which is excellent.
I found a variety of movement problems. But it has to be said that in general, movement seemed to have improved since I last judged the breed. I noticed a few more Borders with lighter colouring to their noses since I last judged, but, as instructed by our standard, I treated this as not a serious fault.
As often heard said, the term “on the day” always applies. I had to give my awards to the dogs that stood out on this day. So for those who may be a little disappointed, remember that on another occasion your dog could well have a better coat stage, move a little more positively or be more “on its toes.” Do not be disheartened and enjoy your showing and your dogs!
Post Graduate - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Ludlow and District KA Open Show
5th Jul 2015
Judge: Mr Colin Powell (Bowtman)
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Placing Critique
A lot to like about this dog, striking head and expression, stright front and good feet, pleasing out-lines, strong quarters, thick pelt and exellent coat, excelled in movement, covered the ground effortlessly.
Leicester City Canine Society
31st Aug 2015
Judge: Mrs Sue Baxter (Mysulan)
I would like to thank the officers and committee for the invitation to judge at their Open show, the hospitality was much appreciated on this, my first assignment . The day was very enjoyable despite the monsoon conditions outside The Sports Connexion . A big thank you to my able ring steward Chris Wallace, who kept things moving along nicely, and many thanks go to the exhibitors for allowing me the privilege of going over your lovely dogs, without you there would be no show!
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Placing Critique
handy sized 3 year old dark grizzle boy , lovely new crisp jacket in evidence, strong head with good under jaw, a lot to like, but on the day decided that he really didn't want to be in the ring, his lack of enjoyment showing though in his movement unfortunately, working against his handler all the way.
The Yorkshire, Lancs & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Championship Show
26th Sep 2015
Judge: Mrs Kathy Wilkinson (Otterkin)
What a privilege to be invited by the Yorkshire, Lancashire and Cheshire Border Terrier Club to judge their Diamond Jubilee Championship show, marking 60 years since the Club was first incorporated. The event was tinged with sadness that their long time Secretary, Mrs Cynthia Knight, could not be here to witness this special occasion. A minutes silence in her memory was called at the beginning of the show. I like to think she would have been looking down on the Club and the show with satisfaction with the way her team have continued to run the Club, always remembering the great influence and impact she and her husband Gordon ("Tag") had on their Club. Also being remembered at the show, were recent sad losses to the breed of Eva Heslop and Kathy Fell and to terriers in general, the redoubtable Maureen Micklethwaite.
Congratulations to the Acting Secretary, Tina and her husband and Chairman, Kevin Green and the rest of the team on a well run show and thanks to my ring stewards, Graham Richardson and Sharon Pickering for keeping everything running smoothly.
A show is not held for the benefit of a judge or a society; it is held for the dogs to be assessed and their owners and exhibitors to have a good day out, win or lose. I therefore hope that everyone enjoyed their day.
Very pleased with the entry of 211 dogs making 242 entries, both in terms of numbers and in depth of quality of the entry. Class entry numbers shown are give or take some catalogue changes during the day, which are reflected in my numbers below. Absentees in new dogs gave an absentee rate of 34%.
Given that I have previously had to talk about dogs being kept too thin, it was good that there were only one or two dogs who could have done with more weight on them (one especially where I could feel the pin bones protruding), but most of those shown today were in good body weight and condition. While it is a real thrill, it is also a sadness to me to be judging well filled classes of quality dogs or bitches, knowing that some of those I really like have to go card-less, just because of the excellence of the entry.
Many times, in quite a few classes, hard decisions had to be made. Spanning is to me, one of the most important things after breed type (after all, you can span other breeds of terrier and I was looking for a Border!), but even the best typy dogs cannot win if I am unable to span them. A Border that cannot get to ground and back out, is not "essentially a working terrier". There were so many good ones today who were easily spanned, who also had excellent heads and moved so well and who came to hand well when lifted from the floor. Although some I had loved from ringside, were difficult to span and so paid the price, it is surprising that others, who might have looked on the large side from ringside in earlier days, were surprisingly easy to span. Nothing beats getting hands on. Judging by today's quality entry, I can safely say that the breed is in a good place.
I understand that during the day, a Diamond Jubilee Celebration cake, arranged by Pat and Brian Baxter, was cut into and offered to exhibitors, with a glass of fizz to toast the Club. Special gifts were awarded to each exhibitor/member (one per household) of a glass paperweight bearing the Club's name and notation to celebrate the Club's Diamond Jubilee. I was also pleased to receive one of the paperweights as the judge, along with a nice bottle, thank you!
It was a long day, with a 10am start. In future, the Club may decide to think about an earlier start and while the 2 classes held in the interval were a good idea, I thought, and well received, it did mean that I was not able to ask for the 20 minute or 1/2 hour break I would have preferred, but in the end, while waiting for those classes to be judged, I believe the break lasted around an hour and a quarter (we finished Puppy bitch at 1.25pm but could not get back into the ring to start Junior Bitch until 2.40pm), which put the show's ending back to much later than it might have been. Perhaps if Clubs decide to put on those extra classes, they would best be done either at an Open show, or at a Championship show where the venue is big enough for a separate ring. There was an entry of 26 for the judge of the 2 separate classes. What if it had been 50? Having said that, I offer my congratulations to the society for being innovative and forward thinking on this, but I just think it needs tweaking.
A long day, but a very enjoyable one; thanks again to all who entered under me at this special Diamond Jubilee Show of the Yorkshire, Lancashire and Cheshire Border Terrier Club and thank you to the Club for their hospitality and the lovely gifts.
Thanks again to all exhibitors for a super entry for this special celebration show.
Special Beginners - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Placing Critique
Grizzle and tan dog in good hard condition with excellent muscle tone, which illustrates a good life being well lived. It is so nice as a judge to get hands on dogs who are not in soft condition, as all the breed standards ask that we consider the health and welfare of the dogs and to me, that not only means that, so far as we can tell, they are healthy, but also that they are well covered (ie, not kept thin with bones sticking out) and that their condition is good, denoting an active life. So, this boy fulfilled the latter in spades. Good head with correct 1/3rds to 2/3rds proportions, with good reach of neck and straight front and although a rangy dog, he was easily spanned. No need to keep this dog thin for him to be spannable, he was in good condition and looked like he could do the job if required.
South Wales Kennel Association
10th Oct 2015
Judge: Mr Phil Sharp
I would like to thank the committee of SWKA for their invitation to judge & their hospitality on the day, my stewards for all their hard work, & the exhibitors for their support making Border Terriers the highest entry in the group.
I was recently reminded just how long I have been involved with the breed when a photograph was circulated of the exhibitors at the very first open show of the Southern Border Terrier Club, held in a field close to the rectory at Hawkesbury. I guess this must have been in the early 1970s. It also prompted me to think that I must have judged for the first time some 40 years ago & I have seen a lot of Borders over the years since then. Each time I have judged I have been fortunate to find a few outstanding dogs, some very good ones, mostly good ones & very few poor ones. This was the case once again at this show.
Dentition was good, there were no kinked tails & movement & coats were variable as normal. A couple of the dogs were spooked by the loudspeaker announcements, which was a great shame for the owners. I believe that everyone knows the faults of their own dogs, so it is the plus points that I have noted down for the most part.
For one reason or another, I have not got to a show for a year or thereabouts, so seeing most of these dogs for the first time was a real pleasure.
Good Citizen - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Wrexham & District Kennel Society Open Show
21st Nov 2015
Judge: Mrs Pauline Sidgwick (Paulian)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Ladies Kennel Association
13th Dec 2015
Judge: Mrs Melanie Lewis (Tonromel)
Thank you to the Officers and Committee of LKA for the invitation to officiate and to my two excellent Stewards, Barry McCartney and Sue Jones, for their invaluable assistance throughout judging. Thank you to the exhibitors for a super entry of 176 exhibits making 192 entries, the largest entry in the Terrier Group, and also for the sporting manner in which my decisions were accepted.
Numerically the bitch entry was double the size of the dog entry, but on the whole the standard in both sexes was pleasing with some very strong contenders for top honours. Coats varied from being completely stripped out with only soft undercoat to those that were completely blown, however, many were presented in good jackets of the correct texture. Feet on the whole were good, being firmly padded. On a few exhibits the tails appeared to be overly long which on closer examination revealed that it was superfluous hair. If this had been removed it would have improved the overall picture. All males were entire and the temperaments displayed by all the exhibits was very good. I was presented with some very nice puppy entries, many showing a lot of promise, which can only auger well for the future of the breed.
I was very pleased with both my final dog and bitch line ups, with some tough decisions having to be made when it came to awarding the top honours, such was the depth of quality. All of my finalists were in fit condition; moved with purpose; had good muscle tone; pliable pelts and spanned with ease and I believe that, if the opportunity presented, they would be able to undertake the functions asked for in the breed standard. My one plea to exhibitors is to please refrain from pushing treats into the dog's mouth when the dog is being judged on the table as it makes it very difficult for a judge to assess the exhibit. Reward them by all means if you have to, but only do so at the appropriate time.
Good Citizen - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Placing Critique
Lovely head and expression, good reach of neck with good front. Nicely balanced he was well muscled and had an excellent coat and pelt. Presented in really fit condition he moved well and has very good feet.
West Midland Terrier Show
13th Feb 2016
Judge: Mr Graham Richardson (Staynorwood)
Open - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
14th Feb 2016
Judge: Mr Rob Taylor (Foxthorn)
Special Challenge - Dog or Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Crufts
13th Mar 2016
Judge: Mr W R Irving
It was a great honour to judge the breed at Crufts again - after having done so once before. That was some thirty nine years ago in 1977 when the show was still held at Olympia! The entry this year at 266 from 239 exhibits though down a good deal on last year, was still enough to be going on with and we finished by 3.30 p.m. thanks to my excellent stewards Mr and Mrs Chaston. The exhibitors all seemed very sporting in line with the breed’s sportsmanlike traditions.
I thought that the depth of quality was better in bitches than it was in dogs with several classes where I would have liked to have had more prizes. I thought that heads were in the main pretty good and that fronts, though there were still plenty which weren’t great, were rather better than the last few times I had judged. Crufts is always known as a bad time for coats and this year was no exception with very many lacking in coat and others with rather soft coats. Quite a number of dogs and bitches were rather long in body mainly caused by having ribs that were not as the breed standard demands “carried well back” and thus having loins that were long rather than the required “strong”.
And finally Border Terriers are supposed to have a tail which is, according to the standard, “set high and carried gaily” Quite a few slink around the ring looking miserable and present no sign of the “activity” required by the standard and with tails that are carried low rather than “gaily”. I like to see a Border Terrier that shows a bit of animation and has what I’d call ‘lines’.
My thanks to the exhibitors for entering and for the efficient way that they showed their dogs.
Good Citizen - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
26th Mar 2016
Judge: Mr Bill Gray (Pontbeck)
A very big thank you to the club members, committee and officers for the privilege to judge this show for a second time. The club ensured I enjoyed my day with a warm welcome and being attentive to my every need. My stewards efficiency took a good burden from my shoulders and I was allowed to concentrate and assess the dogs.
Coats were a mixed bag from very little to very full but I would just say you can't judge something you can't see. I found it strange that some exhibits were stripped out except for a ridge of top coat running down their spine, creating a good outline is important but you can feel for body shape while handling. Heads were, in the main, very good to excellent with only a few that were lacking true Border character. The breed seems to have got on top of the problem regarding rear movement but front movement still needs to be addressed with a good number of exhibits " throwing their front around "
I was delighted in my main winners especially BIS. If I have seen a better example of the breed during the many years I've had an interest I can't remember. An outstanding dog in every respect, a true ambassador for Border Terriers and a dog that will be remembered in generations to come. I feel privileged to have had the opportunity of judging him.
The two puppy bitch classes along with junior and yearling bitch were packed with quality and that bodes well for the future.
Special Beginners - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Placing Critique
Stood alone but deserved his first place. He moves very well fore and aft has the correct coat and pelt. My notes say well muscled and I didn't write that down very often
Mid Limit - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Manchester Sporting Terrier Club
10th Apr 2016
Judge: Mr Jim McGhie (Keillor)
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Placing Critique
fair head, good legs & feet, pleasing in rib & topline, good coat.
West of England Ladies' Kennel Society
24th Apr 2016
Judge: Mr Frank Nicholls (Halcus)
An excellent entry, with real quality in both dogs and bitches. I’m only sorry we were forced indoors after the puppy bitch class to get out of the biting wind bouncing off the Malvern Hills. Heads were generally good, just a few snipey muzzles, and three or four light noses. I found no bad mouths. Quite a few had short, round rib cages with weak loins. Coats were pretty good overall. The biggest problem, and has been for quite some time, was poor front movement, with exhibits moving quite reasonably, and as one would expect from a breed expected to run whilst carrying out its job, when viewed from the side, only to wave their legs all over the place when coming towards me.
Good Citizen - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Placing Critique
Excellent red grizzle coat, narrow build with a decent front. His head is not his fortune. Moved ok.
Royal Welsh Agricultural Society
22nd May 2016
Judge: Mr F J Gadd (Gadkey)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Limit /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Staffordshire & Birmingham Agricultural Society Open Show
1st Jun 2016
Judge: Mrs Ann Maltby (Pherjan)
Open - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Southern Counties Canine Association
4th Jun 2016
Judge: Mrs Anne Tove Strande
I was thrilled to receive the invitation to come back to Southern Counties and judge Border Terriers!
The organizers know how to make people feel welcomed and I enjoyed the relaxed and friendly atmosphere! All details were very well taken care of and in the ring my stewards were extremely efficient and nice. Thanks to the exhibitors for showing their dogs under me and for their presentation, which was very professional.
I enjoyed the overall quality of the Borders. There were many with lovely otter heads and with correct racy outline. All but one was easily spannable and agile. I also appreciated good pelts and quality otter tails. Coats were of good texture, but I wish more dogs could be presented with fuller coats. I appreciate a Border with truly double coat and a little “tweedy” look about them so they do not remind me of a smooth terrier. Movements were free, but quite a few could improve in front movement becoming more stable and parallel.
My winning dog and bitch were both of such high quality they could win anywhere, both under breed specialists as well as all-rounders. In addition to having correct breed specific details, they were also well constructed. I chose the bitch as my BOB because she had that extra attitude and showmanship making her an eyecatcher. It made me proud on behalf of the breed that she also won the group!
Post Graduate - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Good Citizen - Dog or Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Three Counties Championship Show
10th Jun 2016
Judge: Miss S Dandy
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Placing Critique
Essentially masculine grizzle with a typical head, strength of muzzle and a good reach of neck. Nice make and shape and presented in excellent well-toned condition with good legs, feet and bone. Balanced in outline, with firm topline and good tailset matched with a good underline. Sound forehand, angulated muscular hindquarters and hocks well let down. Moved out well in profile. Well presented.
Blackpool & District Canine Society
24th Jun 2016
Judge: Mrs Trudi Baird
My first CC appointment and a big thank you is due to the officers and committee of Blackpool & district canine society for allowing me the honour to judge at your show.
It was an immensely satisfying day judging a quality entry of Border terriers.
I found size in general to be excellent with only a couple who were too large that I couldn’t span. Mouths were all acceptable, with just a few who had teeth out of line. All Males were entire.
Coats were a problem, not on my main winners I hasten to add, and a good few exhibits were brought out too early in the coat department. Some judges may overlook this very important part of the breed standard but I certainly couldn’t. Upholding the maxim “essentially a working terrier”, a good double weather protective coat is a must!
I was thrilled when I stood back and looked at my DCC & BCC when they came in to challenge for best of breed, I thought they were very similar for type and stamp. A very pleasing and humbling conclusion to judging the dogs and bitches. Best of breed went to the bitch in a very close challenge; simply it was her head and expression that won me over.
Thank you to each and every exhibitor for bringing your dogs under me and accepting my decisions with grace.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Evesham & District Canine Society Open Show
17th Jul 2016
Judge: Mrs B B Roderick
Limit /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Placing Critique
Good strong head with keen eye, moving with enthusiasm for his owner in hard condition. Good front and feet and well balanced.
The Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Championship Show
24th Sep 2016
Judge: Mrs Jena Tuck (Nettleby)
I would like to thank the Committee of the Yorkshire, Lancashire and Cheshire Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge this very enjoyable and well run show. It was an honour and pleasure. In the ring I was very ably assisted by my two capable stewards Ian and Bridget, who I would like to thank. The hospitality of the Club was second to none I had a truly wonderful day. Thanks must go to the exhibitors, who allowed me to go over their dogs. The depth of quality was remarkable and some very good exhibits had to go cardless I was delighted by my main winners, thank you again for giving me the pleasure of judging them. I chose the dog as BIS because he had that extra attitude and showmanship.
Special Beginners - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Placing Critique
Red grizzle dog with a typical head, hard topcoat, a very workman like dog.
Midland Counties Canine Society
27th Oct 2016
Judge: Mrs Jean Willetts (Hanway)
I would like to thank the committee of the Midland Counties Canine Society for inviting me to judge at their show. Many thanks to my two stewards, who did an excellent job and kept the ring running smoothly. And finally to the exhibitors who entered their dogs for me to judge, it was a great pleasure making it an enjoyable day.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
5th Nov 2016
Judge: Mrs Joyce Martin (Merumhor)
I would like to thank the Midland Border Terrier Club for their invitation to judge this show. It was a great privilege to be asked and I would like to thank my two ring stewards Jem Thomas and Richard Wright for keeping everything moving smoothly for me throughout the day.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Placing Critique
A rich dark grizzle colour with a strong head, with broad flat skull and strong muzzle. Longer cast dog with good angulations and shown in a super tight pinwire jacket. He did not move as well as the winner in this class.
Sedgley & Gornal Canine Association Open Show
27th Nov 2016
Judge: Miss J Green
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Oakengates DCS Open Show
18th Dec 2016
Judge: Clare O'Prey (Zaracle)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Manchester General Championship Show
19th Jan 2017
Judge: Mrs Karen Dean (Tyrian)
I would first like to thank the society for inviting me to judge and also my stewards for efficiently managing the ring. This is a particularly difficult time of year for coats especially with Crufts on the horizon, producing some results that would change on another day. Several exhibits lacked the harsh top coat and some were past their best resulting in good harshness but lack of undercoat so giving a thin feel to coat and particularly the pelt. I was a little disappointed in the number of exhibits that were not displaying the drive I was looking for and hope this is also due to the time of year. I was particularly pleased with both my CC and RCC winners especially in relation to their movement.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Placing Critique
Strong muzzle, heavier in ear, lovely thick harsh coat.
Litchfield CS Open Show
28th Jan 2017
Judge: Sheona Fortune
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Placing Critique
4 ½ year old grizzle tan dog. Lovely head very masculine. Strong jaw and correct sized muzzle with large teeth. Good pleasing outline, spanned easily. Lovely coat coverage and off correct texture. Level topline and moved freely. Handler had to work hard to keep this boy focused as he was very alert to everything going on outsize and inside ring. BOB
West Midland Terrier Society Open Show
11th Feb 2017
Judge: Ms Tina Jones (Otterholme)
Many thanks to the society for the invitation to step in as replacement judge at this well run and friendly show. Special thanks to the exhibitors for accepting my decisions on the day with such sporting grace. Unfortunately the show did clash with a local Breed club open show, but it was still a pleasing entry with only a few absentees. I was pleased to find overall some nice pleasing heads and the majority of exhibits in double coats, although for an earth dog some I felt could benefit with more undercoat. I am always mindful to judge fit for function, and found some exhibits too deep in chest, making spanning somewhat difficult.
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Placing Critique
presents a pleasing profile, masculine dog that excels in head, strong in jaw, appealed for size, pleasing in topline and underline and in front angulation, decent loin giving way to strong hindquarters, sporting a new jacket, enough evidence of top coat coming through, which was of good texture. Nice tight feet, complimented with thick pads.
Liverpool Terrier Club Open Show
26th Feb 2017
Judge: S Connell
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Crufts
9th Mar 2017
Judge: Miss Sally Leslie (Risdene)
It was a great honour and pleasure to examine a superb entry of 250 dogs with 28 absentees. I was conscious that the judging period available had to be used wisely. My profound thanks to all exhibitors, my splendidly efficient stewards Mr R and Mrs A Green and the marvellous exhibitor who provided the red chair as my unofficial ring marker (even if she did occasionally have the temerity to sit in it) for co-operating famously to ensure that we completed our task in a timely manner while hopefully enabling everyone an equal opportunity to put their best foot forward.
To go over something special and send it round and see proof that it meets the crucial test of health and conformation makes the pulse quicken. I was looking for typical, well knit, well conditioned, free moving specimens exhibiting all the breed characteristics we need to retain while trying to minimise undesirable aspects. This is a natural and unexaggerated breed and my ultimate line-ups pleased me immensely displaying exactly what I was seeking
Good Citizen - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Placing Critique
a little fuller in eye and preferred rib and underline of 1 and 2 but well proportioned head and honest type
Birmingham National Dog Show
4th May 2017
Judge: Mr Terence Tuck
Post Graduate - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
South Wales Kennel Association
8th Oct 2017
Judge: Mr. Mark Ord (Marnadee)
Thank you to my very able stewards who kept the proceedings running smoothly & all exhibitors who entered under me today. I consider it a great privilege to handle this delightful breed. A very enjoyable day for me awarding C.C.s in this breed for the first time. I had my first Border T in 1975 and have followed the breed with interest ever since. As a judge this is just my opinion on the breed from those entered under me today. We all have a slightly different interpretation of the breed standard and I think that is what makes exhibiting & breeding a great interest, however I do think it is vital to remember what the breed was developed originally to do and make sure we do not loose vital breed points.
Today I found the depth of quality was in the bitches, I was pleased to say the majority of bitches were of correct size and easy to span, I unfortunately can not say the same for the males. I was disappointed with front movement, I found tails of correct length & shape lacking in many and some odd expressions. On a positive note I was more than happy with many of my classes, some classes you were spoilt for choice and that is great to see, in-fact some classes were exceptionally good quality, it was a case of splitting hairs & on dogs performance. The majority had good double coats of good texture & nice loose pelts. Temperaments were also very good, the Border should be biddable and never snappy with people or other dogs & this was good to see.
Good Citizen - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Midland Counties Canine Society
27th Oct 2017
Judge: Mr David G Winsley (Davmar)
My thanks to the exhibitors for their quality entry, also to my two efficient stewards.
I would like to mention that due to the noisy ring next to our during the first three bitch classes, some youngster were upset and didn't show to their best advantage, hopefully they will have gotten over it. Movement generally was good in the majority of dogs. Feet need more attention, some certainly don't comply with the breed standard and certainly would affect them if they had to go long distances. Some just needed a little judicious trimming.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Oakengates & District Canine Society Open Show
17th Dec 2017
Judge: Mr Jeremy Goddard (Minard)
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Placing Critique
Mature 5 year old dog of a workmanlike make & shape , not overdone, straight legs with correct bone, body easily spanned, tail carried well, coat of of a good harsh texture.
West Midland Terrier Society
10th Feb 2018
Judge: Alison Daly (Laurel Glen)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Placing Critique
a 5-year-old with a very nice face and expression good dark eye, good teeth, straight front and well sprung rib moved and handled well.
Crufts
9th Mar 2018
Judge: Mr.Carl Gunnar-Stafberg
Mid Limit - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Good Citizen - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
National Dog Show
11th May 2018
Judge: Mrs Jane Morton-Shaw (Fehmarn)
My sincere thanks to the Birmingham National Dog Show committee for inviting me to judge at what was my first CC appointment. My thanks also go to my super-efficient stewards on the day. Thanks to all of you exhibitors who gave me an excellent entry, and for your sporting acceptance of my decisions, some of which were difficult, as there were a couple of times when the quality was so good, it was hard to separate them, so I had to look at the minor points to split them.
There were a couple of level bites but no kinked tails. My main grumble were the huge ears on too many exhibits, front movement on many left much to be desired, and a number of exhibits were too big overall making some unspannable. A couple of dogs were badly overweight. All exhibits were presented in good clean condition.
I had a wonderful time and hopefully the exhibitors enjoyed their day too at this well-run show. The icing on the cake was the fact that my Best Puppy in Breed went on to win Terrier Puppy Group 2, and my DCC/Best Veteran went on the win Terrier Veteran Group 2.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Staffordshire & Birmingham Agricultural Society Open Show
30th May 2018
Judge: Mr Joe Ashe (Ebrooks)
Open - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Newport & AS Open Show
14th Jul 2018
Judge: John Carlow (Justingo)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Midland Counties Canine Society
27th Oct 2018
Judge: Mrs. Margaret Bailey (Grindelvald)
IT WAS AN HONOUR TO JUDGE THE MIDLAND COUNTIES CS ON THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY.
ALSO MANY THANKS TO THE EXHIBITORS FOR ENTERING THEIR DOGS UNDER ME & MY STEWARDS KEPT THE RING RUNNING SMOOTHLY, WITH SUCH AN EXCELLENT ENTRY.
ALL DOGS WERE ENTIRE, 1 OR 2 DISAPPOINTING MOUTHS. I’M AMAZED THE AMOUNT OF TIT-BITS SOME OF THE EXHIBITORS GAVE THEIR DOGS, ESPECIALLY ON THE TABLE MOST WERE BEING REWARDED FOR BAD BEHAVIOUR, THE WORSE THE DOG BEHAVIED THE MORE FOOD THEY GOT. I FOUND SOME OF THEM ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO EXAMINE, MAYBE MORE RING CRAFT CLASSES WOULD HELP!
IT IS VERY PROMISING TO SEE SOME QUAILITY PUPPIES COMING THROUGH. STILL A FEW DODGY FRONTS. OVERALL THE QUALITY IS IMPROVING. PLEASED TO SEE NO AGGRESIVE BEHAVIOUR IN THE BREED, IN OR OUT OF THE RINGTODAY.
NICE TO SEE MY BOB WINNER WENT ON TO WIN THE TERRIER GROUP. I UNDERSTAND FROM THE OWNER THIS WAS HIS LAST SHOW AS THE DOG IS BEING RETIRED FROM SHOWING .A DELIGHT TO JUDGE HIM.
IT WAS A REAL PLEASURE TO JUDGE ALLTHE DOGS WHO CAME UNDER ME.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Oakengates & District Canine Society
9th Dec 2018
Judge: Carol Dunford (Quixol)
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Oswestry & District Kennel Association Open Show
24th Mar 2019
Judge: Miss N Bower (Kirkleyditch)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG4, Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Crewe and District Canine Association Open Show
2nd Jun 2019
Judge: Valerie Mann (Lynsett)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Pembrokeshire CS Open Show
15th Jun 2019
Judge: Mrs J Robin-Smith
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Newport Agricultural Society (Shropshire) Open Show
13th Jul 2019
Judge: Mr Joe Smith (Mowgli)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Northwich & DCS Open Show
20th Oct 2019
Judge: Rachel Pearce (Alkinra)
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Wrexham & District KA Open Show
16th Nov 2019
Judge: Mr Paul Brannan (Brankell)
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Newtown & District Canine Society Open Show
17th Nov 2019
Judge: Jacqui Downes
Best Of Breed
Name at show: RBVIS, Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Placing Critique
7 yr old, Broad in skull with correct short muzzle, good eye and correct ear carriage , good mouth , moderate neck leading to correct back and strong loins. Coat of correct texture and moved well. Best of Breed RBVIS
Oakengates & District Canine Society Open Show
8th Dec 2019
Judge: Margaret Hughes (Forgevale)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
National Dog Show
24th Sep 2021
Judge: Mrs Wendy Mooney (Chesterton)
Thank you to the committee of Birmingham Dog Show Society for inviting me to judge Border Terriers at their show. Many thanks to all the exhibitors who entered and gave me the honour and pleasure of judging their dogs. I had a fabulous entry and was truly spoilt for choice in many of the classes. One general observation is that there were quite a number of dogs that were, in my opinion, simply too big to do the job that they are bred to do.
Special Beginners - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
The Midland Border Terrier Club 2020 Championship Show
24th Sep 2021
Judge: (Dogs) Anne Gregory (Remony) (Bitches) Liz Wright (Totherend)
DOGS:
A most enjoyable day judging dogs at this show and I would like to thank the Club for inviting me to do so. Thanks also to my two stewards, John and John, who kept things moving along in a professional and efficient manner. Thanks also to the exhibitors for their support and allowing me the privilege of going over their dogs.
Mouths, on the whole, were good and I found only one suspect mouth. There were plenty of typical otter heads but evidence also of stops that were too deep and muzzles that were too short, which is not typical of an otter head.
Movement in some dogs was less than desirable with a few crossing in front, toeing in or flicking wrists. Rear movement was somewhat better but side movement showed some dogs short stepping. I also found some flat, slack feet and loose pasterns, which could well have been improved with proper exercise, and some feet could have been tidied up to better effect.
Generally coats and pelts were harsh and thick but, in some classes, lack of coat was the deciding factor in final placements.
My main concern today was size and weight. Some dogs were very difficult to span, were too heavy and did not come to hand well. This must be addressed to ensure Borders remain fit for the purpose they were intended.
I was pleased with my final line-up and my co judge and I whole heartedly agreed when it came to the final awards.
BITCHES:
My thanks to the Midland Border Terrier Club for offering this my first judging appointment at championship level. I had a really enjoyable day and must thank exhibitors for their wonderful entry and allowing me the opportunity to go over their dogs. Huge thanks also to my two stewards, John & John, who kept everything running smoothly.
I was really pleased with the quality of exhibits, unfortunately this meant some good dogs went unplaced.
Coats were at various stages, all acceptable, but I personally prefer more than less. Some of the exhibits would have benefitted from a tidy up, especially feet. Front movement could have been better, a few upright shoulders and over-angulated rear ends. Overall size was OK, but a few were over weight which made them unspannable.
Really pleased with my final line up and final awards.
Special Challenge - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
National Dog Show
24th Sep 2021
Judge: Mrs Wendy Mooney (Chesterton)
Thank you to the committee of Birmingham Dog Show Society for inviting me to judge Border Terriers at their show. Many thanks to all the exhibitors who entered and gave me the honour and pleasure of judging their dogs. I had a fabulous entry and was truly spoilt for choice in many of the classes. One general observation is that there were quite a number of dogs that were, in my opinion, simply too big to do the job that they are bred to do.
Veteran - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Placing Critique
Pleasing grizzle and tan 9-year-old in fine harsh jacket. Good angulation but didn’t move as well as the winner and was carrying a little too much weight today.
The Midland Border Terrier Club 2020 Championship Show
24th Sep 2021
Judge: (Dogs) Anne Gregory (Remony) (Bitches) Liz Wright (Totherend)
DOGS:
A most enjoyable day judging dogs at this show and I would like to thank the Club for inviting me to do so. Thanks also to my two stewards, John and John, who kept things moving along in a professional and efficient manner. Thanks also to the exhibitors for their support and allowing me the privilege of going over their dogs.
Mouths, on the whole, were good and I found only one suspect mouth. There were plenty of typical otter heads but evidence also of stops that were too deep and muzzles that were too short, which is not typical of an otter head.
Movement in some dogs was less than desirable with a few crossing in front, toeing in or flicking wrists. Rear movement was somewhat better but side movement showed some dogs short stepping. I also found some flat, slack feet and loose pasterns, which could well have been improved with proper exercise, and some feet could have been tidied up to better effect.
Generally coats and pelts were harsh and thick but, in some classes, lack of coat was the deciding factor in final placements.
My main concern today was size and weight. Some dogs were very difficult to span, were too heavy and did not come to hand well. This must be addressed to ensure Borders remain fit for the purpose they were intended.
I was pleased with my final line-up and my co judge and I whole heartedly agreed when it came to the final awards.
BITCHES:
My thanks to the Midland Border Terrier Club for offering this my first judging appointment at championship level. I had a really enjoyable day and must thank exhibitors for their wonderful entry and allowing me the opportunity to go over their dogs. Huge thanks also to my two stewards, John & John, who kept everything running smoothly.
I was really pleased with the quality of exhibits, unfortunately this meant some good dogs went unplaced.
Coats were at various stages, all acceptable, but I personally prefer more than less. Some of the exhibits would have benefitted from a tidy up, especially feet. Front movement could have been better, a few upright shoulders and over-angulated rear ends. Overall size was OK, but a few were over weight which made them unspannable.
Really pleased with my final line up and final awards.
Veteran - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
Oakengates & District Canine Society Open Show
18th Dec 2021
Judge: Mr Anthony Hadley
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Stargazer JW ShCM
