Show Placings
Terrier Club of Devon & Cornwall Open Show
22nd Oct 2023
Judge: Siân McKay (Redesholt)
My thanks to the committee for the opportunity to judge a lovely quality entry of Border Terriers. This is a friendly and welcoming show and I was ably assisted by a super Steward who kept the ring running smoothly and efficiently.
The acoustics of the building today did have a detrimental effect on some of the exhibits; but of course, it is impossible to find a perfect space for every dog to show themselves at their best.
As mentioned I was honoured to have a super selection of Borders to go over today; especially the Puppy class where many were exhibiting for the first time.
I found all male dogs intact, and no kinked tails and one wry mouth. Coats were in all stages of growth today, and a few lacked a good visible covering of undercoat which naturally affected placings. Temperaments were all excellent and the ‘glint ‘ in the eye that I would like to see- inquisitive and game that looked ready for a day‘s work, which in turn reflected in their positive movement- was pleasingly there with all my main line up; as was the ‘stamp’ of the breed the otter- like head with correct proportions in the head to allow the powerful jaws to do their job, whilst standing on- most importantly, small thickly padded cat-like feet.
Puppy /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Penarkwood Little Star
Bridgewater & DCS Open Show
24th Mar 2024
Judge: Libby Tanton-Joy (Itsaso)
Thank you to the committee for inviting me to judge several breeds at their well-run open show. Also thank you to my stewards for organising the rings so smoothly. My thanks also go to those who entered under me on the day.
Junior /
Reserve
Name at show: Penarkwood Little Star
Minehead & District Canine Society Open Show
24th Jul 2024
Judge: Mr Kevin Yeates (Bluebabel)
My thanks to Minehead & District for giving me this appointment, which I thoroughly enjoyed
I was pleased with my entries and my winners.
Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Penarkwood Little Star
Placing Critique
Grizzle & tan bitch, 17 months lovely size overall with good head & muzzle proportions, excellent scissor bite, well set on tail, easily spannable with a good tight jacket.
Paignton Championship Show
2nd Aug 2024
Judge: Tracey Anscombe (Orangebox)
Thank you to the officers and committee for my first-time appointment at this level. This show is my ‘local’ which made it even more special, If you have never been it is worth the trip down the M5 a warm welcome will meet you.
I was thrilled with the quality of my entry, one observation I did find a lot of untidy feet, splayed toes, long nails and thin pads, I did however find no kinked tails and only one mouth fault.
Junior - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Penarkwood Little Star
Placing Critique
Another attractive grizzle bitch with an otter like head and in good coat, but again wouldn’t co-operate appearing to be wide in movement.
Class Critique
This was a hard class with none of the exhibits moving well.
Mid Somerset Agricultural Society Open Show
18th Aug 2024
Judge: Mr Laurie Hunt (Setthornes)
Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Penarkwood Little Star
Bridgewater & DCS Open Show
23rd Mar 2025
Judge: Beverly Deacon (Cassencarrie)
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Penarkwood Little Star
Minehead & District Canine Society Open Show
30th Jul 2025
Judge: Mrs Anne Higham (Comberdown)
Thank you to the committee for inviting me to judge and for your hospitality. It was a lovely venue. Thanks also to my Stewarts on the day and to all the exhibitors for their entries.
Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Penarkwood Little Star
Placing Critique
Two year old grizzle bitch. Good size with typical head and spannable. Correct mouth. Preferred outline and tail set of first.
Mid Somerset Agricultural Society Open Show
17th Aug 2025
Judge: Malcolm Trevis (Estbien)
Graduate /
Reserve
Name at show: Penarkwood Little Star
