Show Placings
Manchester Championship Show
18th Jan 2019
Judge: Mrs. Kathy Newsome (Kighill)
My first judging appointment at a Championship show and what a lovely day I had. Firstly I would like to thank the Manchester Dog Society for inviting me to judge their show, and also to all the exhibitors for showing their support.
I had a lovely selection of dogs and I was very pleased with the quality that came before me. All dogs were entire and mouths were good. Some dogs could have done with being tidied up a little more.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Otterbobs Georgia Blue
Placing Critique
Good mouth and nice head, Level topline, good shoulder and nice length of rib and well placed tailset. Moved ok.
Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Otterbobs Georgia Blue
The Scottish Border Terrier Club Limited Show
27th Jan 2019
Judge: Mr P Lothian (Lairhope)
I would like to thank the Scottish Border Terrier Cub for inviting me to judge their 2019 Limited Show and to Exhibitors for allowing me to go over their dogs. I really enjoyed my day. Thank you also to the Committee for the excellent hospitality. Many thanks...
Best Puppy - Bitch
Name at show: Otterbobs Georgia Blue
Best Puppy
Name at show: Otterbobs Georgia Blue
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Otterbobs Georgia Blue
Placing Critique
Fell for this 7-month blue & tan. Great head – strong but feminine with varminty expression. Good bite with strong teeth. Level topline with nice set-on carrot tail. Great pelt & coat with ticking. Move well for and aft on cat-like feet. BEST PUPPY
The Border Terrier Club Open Show
23rd Feb 2019
Judge: Ms Tina Jones (Otterholme)
May I take the opportunity to thank the Club and its members for inviting me to judge at this show, and for the super warm hospitality I received. Special thanks to my ring stewards Carolyn Richardson and Janice Johnson, for being so efficient and keeping me on track.
I would like to say a huge thank you to the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to go over their dogs, this was a real honour and I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
A few observations from the day, I felt rear movement on the whole was good but a few lacked the drive that I looked for, whilst in others it was their elevated front action that indicates an upper arm that is shorter than ideal. Today I saw too many that were far too wide in front, lacking the narrowness to go to ground. I like to see feet that are tight with a good thick pad so vital in an earth dog, many were lacking in this important trait.
Heads which are such a defining aspect of this breed, varied greatly, I found some too exaggerated and coarse for my liking, whilst others were narrow and somewhat snipey in muzzle, neither are correct.
Today I found coats at all stages, perhaps a sign that Crufts was not far around the corner, so perhaps not the best month to find a thick double jacket, so I found myself forgiving a lack of coat if the construction and balance I look for was there.
I found temperaments superb, dentition all good and all dogs entire. I felt the depth of quality was in the bitches, and in some classes I was spoilt for choice. Both puppy bitch classes were high in quality, and I look forward to seeing how they mature.
I am always mindful to judge fit for function, and I was happy that my winners fitted that bill.
Best Puppy
Name at show: Otterbobs Georgia Blue
Best Puppy - Bitch
Name at show: Otterbobs Georgia Blue
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Otterbobs Georgia Blue
Placing Critique
8 month blue and tan, for me she presented a picture of femininity, everything balanced and not overdone. She has the correct amount of bone, having the required narrowness throughout whilst not losing any substance, appealed for size. It is hard to look past her head, which is strong, yet feminine, with the most melting dark eyes giving such keen expression, she has a nice reach of neck into clean shoulder, excellent length of rib, I loved her tight feet and thick pads, so easy to span and came to hand so well. She is perfectly angulated in front and rear and moved out so well, covering the ground as her construction dictates, very promising, I liked her a lot. Best Puppy in Show.
Maiden - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Otterbobs Georgia Blue
Placing Critique
1st in MPB
Novice - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Otterbobs Georgia Blue
Placing Critique
1st in MPB & Maiden
Crufts
9th Mar 2019
Judge: Mrs Trak Fryer (Irton)
A very great thank you to the exhibitors for giving me such a superb entry, I hope that I did it justice. My thanks must also go to my Stewards who worked very hard to keep the classes moving well.
This was a very challenging entry with some very big classes filled with quality dogs all the way through, there were no easy decisions. I tried to pull out all the dogs that I felt were in contention to give those exhibits a closer look. This meant that those out of coat or condition paid the penalty. particularly in the upper classes many super quality dogs had to go out without a place - I just didn't have enough cards.
On the plus side all the exhibits were good tempered and happy in the ring. Most dogs came with a good coat on and a decent pelt. There were plenty of good heads and neat well balanced Borders, the key to the Standard. The Breed Standard asks for a dog that can run, requiring heart and lung room, and that can go to ground, requiring a good rib carried back without exaggerated angulations, a rather challenging blueprint to fit into a fairly small package.
There were quite a number with rather heavy or thin ears, round eyes and I was surprised to find quite a number of “winter noses”; I did not necessarily penalise these if the rest was OK. There were a number of heads with weak jaws framed by sticky out ears, a worrying trend. There were some heavy bitches well beyond spannable.
The biggest problem is movement with the forward angulations mostly at fault, this has been a problem in the breed for some time but there are now a significant number with tied in fronts waving their forelegs about, a new variant!
A well made dog will just cover the ground without any fuss or flipping – a joy to see. In order to do this they also need a reasonable build of muscle and it is a constant concern of mine that so many that come into the show ring do not have this.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Otterbobs Georgia Blue
Placing Critique
An attractive little bitch, good head and well made throughout, nice neat feet. Out of coat today but moving very competently round the ring, a promising prospect.
Whitehaven and District Canine Association Open Show
17th Mar 2019
Judge: Mrs M Armstrong (Carrickfarm)
Thank you to the Committee of Whitehaven and District Canine Association for inviting me to judge Border Terriers at their Open Show and for the excellent hospitality and the lovely lunch you provided. I had a super entry and thank the Exhibitors for allowing me the privilege to go over their dogs. I enjoyed the day.
Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Otterbobs Georgia Blue
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
30th Mar 2019
Judge: Mrs Denise Townsend (Llanishen)
Thank you to the officers, committee and members of the Border Terrier Club for awarding the honour of judging this prestigious show and for giving me such a warm welcome. The show had a wonderfully friendly atmosphere and I hope everyone enjoyed the day as much as I did. Many thanks to all exhibitors for their entries, and for allowing me the opportunity to go over their dogs, something I consider a privilege. My stewards Judy and Judith looked after me perfectly and kept everything moving smoothly.
I was very pleased with my winners and with the overall standard of the entry. Some causes for concern included a small number of wry mouths in the early dog classes, exhibits with barely any undercoat and some heads which were lacking strength in their under-jaw.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Otterbobs Georgia Blue
Placing Critique
Also immature but built along the right lines. Pleasing head and expression with coat just coming through. Well presented and moved with confidence.
National Terrier
6th Apr 2019
Judge: Mr Eddie Houston
My thanks to the Society for inviting me, to my stewards Dave and Pat who kept things moving and most especially to all the exhibitors for entering and allowing me the privilege of going over their dogs.
I was very pleased with my main winners and there was a lot of quality in the puppy classes which should augur well for the future. Temperaments were excellent, all males were entire and there were no serious mouth faults.
On the minus side there were quite a number of animals of both sexes which were up to size and front movement is a real problem throughout the age range. A few dogs were carrying too much weight and a couple could have done with carrying a bit more. There were a number of dogs lacking in muscle-ours is a working breed and an unfit dog would not be able to fulfill the job of a working terrier.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Otterbobs Georgia Blue
Class Critique
Cracking class of promising youngsters and not enough cards to go round!
The Northern Border Terrier Club Open Show
13th Apr 2019
Judge: Anna Duxbury (Ridgebow)
I would very much like to thank the officers and committee for offering me my first club show in this lovely light, large hall. The hospitality was wonderful! Thanks also to the efficient ring stewards and most of all to all the exhibitors for their wonderful entry and allowing me the privilege of going over their dogs. Sincere thanks for the sporting manner in which my decisions were accepted. Temperaments on the day were excellent, coats were very varied - some good dogs were penalised for not having double coat. No mouths were undershot and all male dogs were entire.
Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Otterbobs Georgia Blue
Joint Border Terrier Clubs' Championship Show
5th May 2019
Judge: Mrs Su Williams (Hollybridge)
I would like to thank The Border Terrier Club for the invitation & thank my 2 very capable Stewards Carolyn Richardson & Liz Barrett for their help on the day. I would also like to thank those exhibitors who entered under me and who accepted the placing's sportingly. I was pleased to have a number of high quality entries but the down side of that is, some good dogs went card less
Mouths are a bit of a worry as I noticed a few with a tooth or teeth out of line, small teeth and one even undershot. Movement on the whole was good especially in my winners. Coats & Pelts were good too,with just a few thin pelted dogs.
Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Otterbobs Georgia Blue
Placing Critique
Blue & Tan This bitch completed a trio of lovely puppies. She had a super coat and catlike feet. She moved well and with confidence.
National Dog Show
11th May 2019
Judge: Mrs Anne Heathcote (Saxheath)
I would like to thank the Society for giving me the opportunity to judge our breed for the first time at their 160th Anniversary show and for their hospitality. I was able to complete the judging in good time thanks to my two excellent Stewards Steph and Alan.
The quality of the entry was pleasing overall but one or two could have benefited from tidying , it is a show and you owe it to your dog to present them well , and I was unable to span a few . However , my main winners were for me the correct size and in some of the classes the decisions were very close.
Thank you for accepting my decisions so gracefully.
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Otterbobs Georgia Blue
Placing Critique
Pretty 10m b/t with a lovely head and expression , good angulation front and rear , well set carrot tail and thick pelt. Moved well.
The Scottish Kennel Club
18th May 2019
Judge: Mrs Marylynne Winder (Appleside)
My thanks to the Scottish Kennel Club for giving me the opportunity to judge at this years Championship show, and the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to go over their dogs. A special thanks to my hard working ring stewards.
Best Puppy
Name at show: Otterbobs Georgia Blue
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Otterbobs Georgia Blue
Placing Critique
10 months, blue & tan, super head, lovely eye & expression, well balanced, good shoulders and hind quarters, level top line, good tail carriage, so good for size, harsh double jacket, thick pelt. I really liked this puppy BPB & BP.
Three Counties Championship Show
6th Jun 2019
Judge: Mr D Mitchell (Paleside)
RBCC
Name at show: Otterbobs Georgia Blue
Best Puppy
Name at show: Otterbobs Georgia Blue
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Otterbobs Georgia Blue
Placing Critique
Striking blue bitch, lovely head, narrow front, tight feet on thick pads, well balanced all round in good double jacket, really looked the part and moved like a dream for one so young
The Southern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
8th Jun 2019
Judge: Mrs Jayne Gillam (Orenberg)
Many thanks to the Southern Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge at their Championship show, it was an interesting day going over the dogs and I thank the exhibitors for their good sized entry and the sporting way in which they accepted my decisions. Thanks must also go to my excellent stewards, Tina Morgan and Felicity Freer who kept me on track and everything running smoothly throughout the day.
Coats were at varying stages of growth and there was a wide variety of types, and a few with heavy shoulders and short, round oversprung ribs and poor toplines. I was quite surprised to see some faults in the entry which I wasn’t expecting, I found a young male with only one testicle descended, three with teeth out of line, one whose mouth didn’t close correctly and two kinked tails.
I judged the entry as I saw the dogs on the day, and as always I was looking for a dog which excels in breed type, fits the standard and appears capable of doing a day’s work. I value all the essentials required in a working dog and also those who have that extra something as a show dog. I was pleased with my winners and look forward to watching show careers with interest.
Best Opposite Sex Puppy
Name at show: Otterbobs Georgia Blue
Best Puppy - Bitch
Name at show: Otterbobs Georgia Blue
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Otterbobs Georgia Blue
Placing Critique
11 months B&T, lovely headed puppy with good ear set and short strong muzzle, very typical Border with a super thick coat and pelt with plenty of ticking. Nicely angulated shoulders and well angulated rear, good rib and strong loin. Moved well fore and aft, in fact she had a more settled front movement than my Best Puppy winner but he was straighter in the forelegs and firmer in the pastern at this stage when standing.
Class Critique
Some promising puppies in this class.
Border Union Agricultural Society
15th Jun 2019
Judge: Joyce Martin (Merumhor)
I would like to thank Border Union Agricultural Society for the invitation to judge my first CC appointment in Border Terriers and to my ring steward Alicia Wilson for keeping me right and the smooth efficiency of getting each class in the ring to keep things going.
I was delighted with the super entry of 123 dogs making 142 entries and appreciate all the exhibitors that gave me the opportunity to go over their dogs and the sporting way they accepted my decisions.
The overall quality was excellent, I was privileged to judge so many lovely dogs and I was pleased with my main winners, all looking in tip top condition on the day.
I was surprised that in some of the exhibits that underneath good coats there was lack of condition and a bit thin and some were lacking thick skin and loose pelt that is important in our breed.
Best Puppy
Name at show: Otterbobs Georgia Blue
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Otterbobs Georgia Blue
Placing Critique
An eyecatching blue/tan bitch with a good otter head and keen expression with strong muzzle. She was presented in a full coat with plenty of loose pelt. Good reach of neck, narrow throughout and lovely topline with a short tail straight off the back. Good rear angulation. Well balanced and moved well.
Blackpool & District Canine Society
23rd Jun 2019
Judge: Mr S A Mcpherson
My thanks go to Blackpool & District Canine Society for the invitation to judge their show, my very efficient stewards and to the exhibitors for their wonderful entry, topping the Terrier Group by quite a margin!
It was a good quality entry, all the way through, especially in the younger classes, Junior bitch being quite exceptional, which bodes well, for the future!
I thought the line ups, for the CCs, were excellent, all, for me, fitting the Standard well, good for size, lithe bodied, easily spanned and with a good length of stride.
Only a very few were difficult to span.
As for points of concern, a number with very deep stops, often with a rounder eye, which gives a rather untypical expression, more reminiscent of the Asian short clawed Otter, rather than the English River Otter.
Forehand construction, as ever, is the main area for concern, correct shoulder and upper arm being the most difficult thing to breed for and attain. A correct forehand is a joy to watch, on the move, especially if they have the rear angulation to match, giving totally balanced, efficient, ground covering movement, but get it wrong and the movement is a bit like a “ bike with square wheels! “ in profile! I’m well aware it’s possible to win, at the highest levels, with the latter, but it doesn’t make it correct, when the Standard asks for the soundness to follow a horse, which, obviously, would require a good length of stride.
A few dogs weren’t too keen on the bandage on my hand, covering up the aftermath of an unfortunate trip up, on gravel, none were unduly penalised.
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Otterbobs Georgia Blue
Placing Critique
As her name suggests, a Blue and Tan, 11 ½ months. Excellent head and expression. Good neck and shoulders. Not quite the super front and feet of the 1st, who was exceptional there. In a full, double coat, of a beautiful blue colour. Good pelt. Neat tail, well carried. Sound, free mover.
Class Critique
Three lovely puppies headed this class!
Paignton Championship Show
3rd Aug 2019
Judge: Mr. Mark Ord (Marnadee)
Thank you all who entered today some classes more difficult than others & some that could change places on a different day. For me it is all about judging the dog on the day and how it performs. I am sad to say I found many of the males difficult to span, I was not impressed with a lot of the heads, the standard is specific on what it requires. Tails I found better than previously. A lot of dogs I thought good on the stack fell apart in front movement. Bitches for me had more depth of quality and more uniform in size, happy to say I could span most of them. I have been criticised before as have others for using the term racy when the breed standard only uses the term with regard to quarters but I also interpret the statement “able to follow a horse” to mean a dog needs to be racy. Nothing heavy & broad will be capable of this task. Vital to remember what the breed was bred to do. Borders had the biggest entry in Terriers today by a long shot & I thank you all for giving me the privilege to handle your dogs.
I was delighted with my top winners today, I was informed my doc C.C, res C.C. & best puppy dog were all related. My bitch C.C. I did well as a puppy at an open show and is the daughter of the bitch I gave the C.C. last time i judged the breed.
Junior - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Otterbobs Georgia Blue
Class Critique
First 4 in this class although quite different all had their own quality breed points.
Bournemouth Championship Show
10th Aug 2019
Judge: Mr Alan Small
It was a bit blustery to say the least down at Pikes Farm, with high winds throughout the day. A good crowd round the ring and a pleasant atmosphere prevailed. It was nice to see so many old friends.
Thanks to Officers & Committee of Bournemouth C.A. For the invite, to my Stewards for looking after the Ring & to the exhibitors for such a lovely entry. I enjoyed your Border Terries, thanks for coming.
Junior - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Otterbobs Georgia Blue
Welsh Kennel Club
17th Aug 2019
Judge: Miss T Peacock
I was honoured to be invited to judge the Welsh Kennel Cub Ch. Show. The entry was excellent both in quality and quantity, It was a pleasure to go over such quality exhibits. Movement was variable and some exhibits moved okay coming an going but lacked drive.
Junior - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Otterbobs Georgia Blue
Driffield Championship Show
21st Sep 2019
Judge: Mr David Shields (Wilholme)
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Otterbobs Georgia Blue
Placing Critique
On the first run round she didn’t jump out as the class winner but on handling her could appreciate her many virtues and is such a sound and honest bitch. Good head shape, strong muzzle and a lovely eye and expression. Well made front assembly standing on the best of legs and feet. Good body shape and well made hindquarters. Sound on the move both fore and aft.
Class Critique
Very competitive class with some decent bitches unplaced on the day.
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Championship Show
22nd Sep 2019
Judge: Mr A Horner (Stineval)
May I take the opportunity to thank the Club and its members for inviting me to judge at this show, and for the super warm hospitality I received. Special thanks to my ring stewards Carolyn Richardson and Julie North, for being efficient and keeping me on track.
I found no bad mouths and as always in our breed, coats at various stages. Lots of spannable dogs and bitches which I like.
I would like to say a huge thank you to the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to go over their dogs, this was a real honour and I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
Junior - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Otterbobs Georgia Blue
The Northern Border Terrier Club Open Show
5th Oct 2019
Judge: Mrs. L. Roberts (Mindlen)
I would like to thank the officers and committee for inviting me to judge their open show the hospitality was second to none. Thanks must also go to the efficient stewards and sporting exhibitors for their support would like to thank the officers and committee for inviting me to judge their open show the hospitality was second to none. Thanks must also go to the efficient stewards and sporting exhibitors for their support
Reserve Best Bitch
Name at show: Otterbobs Georgia Blue
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Otterbobs Georgia Blue
Placing Critique
Very smart feminine bitch of nice size. excellent head and ear. Nicely balanced, spans well. Well presented weatherproof jacket. Moved well.
South Wales Kennel Association
12th Oct 2019
Judge: Mrs M Wanless (Thorneyburn)
My thanks go to SWKA for their kind invitation to judge at this good venue. Also to my stewards Sue and Wendy who kept things flowing.
Thank you too all those who entered and accepted my decisions so sportingly. All mouths were good, all dogs entire and coat quality was excellent , especially in the dog classes. Pleased with my winners, and my final line-up, and to see my bob and bp be shortlisted in their groups.
Junior - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Otterbobs Georgia Blue
Placing Critique
16 months, blue. A smart girl, admired her from a puppy, unlucky to meet 1. Today. She has a strong but feminine head, a good body, with a super harsh, well ticked coat on a thick pelt. She had a level top-line and a neat tail, good bend of stifle, and she moved out with drive.
The Border Terrier Club Open Show
19th Oct 2019
Judge: Miss Katie Hamilton (Cromlechs)
Firstly I would like to thank The Border Terrier Club for giving me the honour of judging the open show at Low Hesket, with this show and venue being very memorable from a young age I was delighted and privileged to accept the invitation to judge the show. A huge thank you goes to my two stewards on the day who kept my ring moving smoothly, also appreciation goes to the club as a whole for the great hospitality shown. The standard of the exhibits on the day was overall pleasing with quality of bitches slightly outweighing the dogs, many thanks to all exhibitors for giving me the chance to go over their dogs and making my day such a pleasure.
Best Junior
Name at show: Otterbobs Georgia Blue
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Otterbobs Georgia Blue
Placing Critique
Blue & tan bitch of nice type with great thick tight coat and plenty of ticking. Good sized bitch who carried herself well around the ring with drive. Nice head with short muzzle, good reach of neck and length of body. Another nice carrot tail and neat feet.
Midland Counties Championship Show
24th Oct 2019
Judge: Mr Stuart Plane
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Otterbobs Georgia Blue
Placing Critique
A B/T of great style and shape, quality head and eye neat ear, clean over the neck and shoulder spans easily carrying enough body and uses her tail well. I considered her in the challenge but her kennel mate was just in that better form. Should have a bright future.
Manchester Championship Show
18th Jan 2020
Judge: Mrs Jill Stevens (Cobstoneway)
Thank you to the Committee for inviting me to judge at this level for the first time, and also to my very efficient ring steward who kept things running smoothly. I had a lovely day and felt it was a great honour and responsibility. I really appreciated each and every entry, and had some lovely exhibits to go over, the depth of quality in some classes meaning that some nice dogs went cardless. Coats were understandably at different stages, and although this has no bearing on the construction of the dog, a good coat does complete the picture of what is essentially a working terrier.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Otterbobs Georgia Blue
The Scottish Border Terrier Club Limited Show
26th Jan 2020
Judge: Mrs J Carr (Wreighaugh)
I’d like to thank the Committee for their invitation to judge this show. As always it was very well organised and there was a very hospitable welcome. Thanks to my steward who kept things moving along. Thank you also to the exhibitors for the excellent entry and, despite a few absentees, I had some lovely Borders to go over. Coats were very varied; mouths were good and there were no kinked tails. Thank you to all the exhibitors and spectators who came and supported the show and created such a good atmosphere.
Yearling - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Otterbobs Georgia Blue
Placing Critique
19 month old blue and tan. Very attractive head with keen feminine expression. Strong, short muzzle with good teeth. She has a nice reach of neck and good shoulders, easily spannable and good rib, strong loin. Lovely well ticked coat and thick pelt. Moved well, just preferred the fluency of 1 today.
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
26th Mar 2022
Judge: Dr. Ron Wheatley (Loiriston)
I was very privileged and honoured to judge this excellent show and would like to thank the members of the Border Terrier Club for their invitation, and the committee for their help and hospitality. The committee and members had provided a wonderful range of Specials and mementos to celebrate the Centenary of the Club. Many thanks to my very efficient ring stewards, Carol Mackenzie, and Judy Carr, for their help through a long day. Thanks also to the exhibitors for the large entry of 183 dogs, making 223 entries with 43 absent, which ranged over many types. There was quality in depth in many classes with close decisions. I found no kinky tails, two exhibits with one missing front tooth, and a few bites that had worn even. Coats as might be expected were at different stages, most in good coat and a few with the top just coming through.
Limit - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Otterbobs Georgia Blue
Placing Critique
Lovely Bitch, nice feminine head with good reach of neck. Good narrow body with good coat and pelt. Moved well.
The Northern Border Terrier Club Open Show
9th Apr 2022
Judge: Mr. Tim Ball (Kaitak)
A thoroughly enjoyable day and my thanks go to the officers and committee for their kind invitation to judge their well-run Open Show. I was delighted with the excellent entry and what a pleasure it was to spend a day with the Borders and their owners. There were some well-filled classes which gave me lots to think about and some decisions were extremely close. A lovely atmosphere prevailed and applause for the winners was consistent throughout.
Limit - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Otterbobs Georgia Blue
The Scottish Border Terrier Club Members Limited Show
29th Jan 2023
Judge: Andrea Dixon (Otterpaws)
Thank you to the club for the invitation to judge and the exhibitors for their entries. It was a delight to judge my first Breed Club show. Thank you to the committee for a well-run show and my tasty lunch. Thank you to my steward Pete Appleby.
Best Bitch
Name at show: Otterbobs Georgia Blue
Best In Show
Name at show: Otterbobs Georgia Blue
Open - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Otterbobs Georgia Blue
Placing Critique
A gorgeously balanced B&T with the thickest tight double coat and thick pelt. Keen dark expression and great tail set. She effortlessly glided around the ring. Delighted to award her Best Bitch & Best in Show
Class Critique
strongest class of the day.
