Show Placings
Boston Championship Show
8th Jan 2012
Judge: Mrs Wendy Mooney (Chesterton)
I appreciate that at this time of year with both dark mornings and early sunsets travelling and showing your Borders might not seem like the most enjoyable way to spend your weekend. So a sincere thank you to all those exhibitors who attended my first Championship Show appointment. We were the only terrier breed to have CC’s on offer and I had a lovely entry of 122 dogs. The venue and ring allocated were both excellent. No draughts or noisy blow-heaters. It was actually very civilised. Thank you to my steward who was efficient and supportive throughout. It made my task so much easier.
I was surprised to find that many exhibits, whilst prima facie, moved soundly, lacked the drive that is so important if they are to do a real day’s work. I was also a little disappointed that many Borders had tight pelts, which sometimes were thick but lacked that looseness that could get them, quite literally, out of a tight hole!
I was delighted with my overall winners and, I thank all those who graciously accepted my decisions.
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Lutudarum Acer Amelie
Placing Critique
Another pleasing grizzle youngster of 9 months not in quite such perfect coat as 1 but nicely proportioned and with good reach of neck. Narrow and balanced throughout with racy outline. Would have preferred to see her carrying a tiny bit more weight. Moved well.
Manchester Championship Dog Show
19th Jan 2012
Judge: Mrs F A Somerfield
Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Lutudarum Acer Amelie
Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
12th Feb 2012
Judge: Mrs P. Clark (Gameway)
I would like to thank the Officers and Committee for inviting me to judge this show. I had a lovely day and a special thank you to all the exhibitors who braved the dreadful driving conditions.
Thank you for the lovely gift which I shall treasure and the very good lunch! A big thank you to Chris Wallace and Jem Thomas who were my very able stewards.
Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Lutudarum Acer Amelie
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
24th Mar 2012
Judge: Miss Tracey Peacock (Ragatam)
My Thanks To The Officers And Committee For Inviting Me To Judge Their Show, To The Stewards, Mrs. Doreen Rushby And Mrs. Tracy Butler For Keeping The Ring Running Smoothly And To The Exhibitors For Allowing Me To Go Over Their Dogs.
Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Lutudarum Acer Amelie
Novice - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Lutudarum Acer Amelie
Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
18th Nov 2012
Judge: Mrs Gill Hunt (Ottaswell)
Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Lutudarum Acer Amelie