Show Placings
Newark & DCS Open Show
19th Feb 2022
Judge: Mrs V Atkinson (Raedwulf)
Thank you to Newark and District CS for inviting me to judge and to the exhibitors for the opportunity of going over some wonderful dogs and to my ring stewards, Nigel and Sarah, for keeping the ring running smoothly..
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG2, Stineval Lambert
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert
Placing Critique
Just turned 6 month old grizzle dog. In good coat with correct bite, dark eye and nice otter shaped head, ears a tad large at the moment but didn’t spoil the overall look of the dog. Straight front with narrow rib well laid back. Good top line finished off with a well set tail. Up on his toes with tight feet and good for bone. Smart young dog that moved well with muscled rear, he was comfortable in the ring and very tuned into his handler. BPIB TPG2
The Border Terrier Club Open Show
26th Feb 2022
Judge: Anna Duxbury (Ridgebow)
I would sincerely like to thank the Officers and Committee for inviting me to judge at this lovely well run show and for their kind hospitality on the day. Also for the lovely gifts received from the Club.
Many thanks also to my two stewards Judy and Marina, who were a great help and kept things running very smoothly.
I was extremely flattered by the wonderful entry and would like to thank each and every exhibitor for kindly allowing me to go over their dogs, and for their sportsmanship when accepting my decisions.
Coats, as always were very varied at this time of year, and some had to pay the penalty for not having enough topcoat. Nearly all dogs were spannable, all males were entire and dentition was good overall. I found I had some difficult decisions to make, and I was sorry I could not give more places.
Best Puppy - Dog
Name at show: Stineval Lambert
Best Puppy
Name at show: Stineval Lambert
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert
Placing Critique
6 month old baby, with a good head, lovely coat and pelt, good rear angulation, topline and tailset. Showed himself off well on the move today for such a youngster and I was pleased to give him BPIS
Billingham & Synthonia CS Open Show
27th Feb 2022
Judge: Becky Johnson (Downstream)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG1, Stineval Lambert
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG1, Stineval Lambert
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert
North & South Shields CS Open Show
5th Mar 2022
Judge: Mrs. V. Mann (Valger)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Stineval Lambert
Best Dog
Name at show: Stineval Lambert
Best Puppy
Name at show: BPIS, TPG1, Stineval Lambert
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert
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.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert
Placing Critique
Good size with ok coat. Moved well.
National Terrier
2nd Apr 2022
Judge: Miss J Singh (Vandamere)
I would like to thank the Secretary of the National Terrier Club and committee members for their warm welcome and superb hospitality. I had a nice entry of 113. Inevitably there were some absentees. It was encouraging to see young handlers in the ring and I hope they continue to enjoy the show scene.
I found three wry mouths and one exhibit with a kink tail. A couple of exhibits were in need of muscle tone and condition. This is achievable by good feeding and exercise and not starvation. My thanks go to my very capable stewards who kept the proceedings running smoothly.
Best Puppy
Name at show: Stineval Lambert
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert
Placing Critique
Smart puppy who stood out in this class. Masculine head, not overdone, nice dark eye, strong muzzle and had a correct bite. He is good for bone, has neat feet and a straight front. Nice in ribs and well angulated hindquarters. Balanced in appearance with a level topline and carrot tail. Was at one with his handler and showed well. Best Puppy Dog and Best Puppy in Breed.
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.
Best Puppy
Name at show: Stineval Lambert
Reserve Best Dog
Name at show: Stineval Lambert
Best Puppy - Dog
Name at show: Stineval Lambert
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert
Placing Critique
Approaching 8 months this youngster got the day off to a really good start. I thought him most promising and he greatly appealed for overall type and balance. Muscular neck of moderate length, firm topline, ribbed well back, muscular loin, good underline and tail just right for length, set and carriage. Masculine head with moderate breadth of skull, dark expressive eyes set well apart, ears of correct set, strong muzzle of correct length and excellent dentition. He has good angles both front and rear, stands nice and straight in front on good feet and is well muscled all through. Rib developing well for age and not over-sprung. Harsh jacket with dense undercoat and nice thick pelt. Moving freely with good carriage and very well handled. Later in the dog challenge he matched the Best Dog winner for outline and balance and was awarded Reserve Best Dog and subsequently Best Puppy in Show.
Edwinstowe & DCS Open Show
15th Apr 2022
Judge: Mr Ray Morland
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert
Placing Critique
slightly larger in size than winner but still has pleasing balanced shape, well bodied with good top line, moved soundly
The East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
18th Apr 2022
Judge: Mr M. Hollingsbee (Otterwood)
I would like to thank the Committee of the Club for entrusting me to judge this
show. Due to my age I have decided that this will be my last appointment at this
level. I would like to thank my able stewards Sarah Pateman and Kay Tuffin for
keeping me in order and ensuring a smooth running of the show. All of the
Committee worked very hard and I thank them.
Having said that, what a lovely standard of dogs were placed before me. Overall
coats were excellent and I did not detect one bad mouth. The only criticism I have is
that a few exhibits did not have the feet and nails trimmed.
Best Puppy - Dog
Name at show: Stineval Lambert
Best Puppy
Name at show: Stineval Lambert
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert
Placing Critique
What a lovely balanced grizzle dog with an excellent coat. Level topline and good tailset. Moved very well. Good bone structure and lovely front end.
Joint Border Terrier Clubs' Championship Show
30th Apr 2022
Judge: Miss Elspeth Jackson (Clipstone)
What a great honour it was to be invited to judge the Joint Border Terrier Clubs’ Show in the Border Terrier’s centenary year. Waiting an extra two years did not decrease my excitement for the appointment and my anticipation was richly rewarded with a super entry both in turns of numbers and quality.
My critique must start with several expressions of gratitude to those who made this appointment possible and so enjoyable.
To the Committee for inviting me to judge at such a prestigious event. It was truly an honour, and the memory of the day will be one I shall treasure. Further the hospitality that myself and my family were shown at the show and the dinner following was much appreciated. We all had a great time.
To the show organisers, especially Show Manger Helen Axford, whose organisation and show layout allowed everything to run smoothly even when the weather was a little less than kind to us.
To my capable and efficient Stewards Christine Horner and Sharon Pickering. Having you in the ring with me was both supportive and enjoyable.Thank you to the exhibitors for giving me a lovely entry to judge. I enjoyed judging each and every dog whether in the cards or not. I had some tough decisions to make and in the stronger classes five places was insufficient for the depth of quality. A number of dogs I liked very much went cardless. I loved the line up in both my challenges and was able to find the type I wanted in all classes.
I was glad to find some super coats and pelts. The changeable late April Border weather and biting wind certainly showed us the importance of these. It left us in no doubt that for a Border Terrier working the Border country in the colder winter months and at higher elevations a good coat is a must. I understand that it is not always possible to present your dogs at a show in the perfect jacket but when out of coat, personally I prefer to see a dog neatly stripped back rather than left with a few top coat hairs.
I found three mouths with teeth well out of line and a couple of tails were questionable but overall the quality was excellent.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert
Placing Critique
Very pleasing puppy with masculine head and expression with strong muzzle and broad skull. Thick pelt with new coat of good quality. Easily spanned with strong loin and good racy quarters. The decision for BPD was close.
Sunderland & DCS Premier Open Show
15th May 2022
Judge: Mr R Wright (Borderexpress)
A big thank you to the committee/officers of the Sunderland & District Canine Society for asking me to judge the Border Terriers at today’s Premier Open Show. A lovely entry of 25 dogs so a big thank you to the exhibitors for supporting my entry today and presenting some really nice dogs.
Also a big thank you to my steward for the day, Mr Tom hall who kept not only my classes but all of the terrier ring for the day finishing off with the group.
Borders were first in the ring today so I had the chance to see all of the terrier classes develop during the morning and then pleased to see my Best Of Breed go Terrier Group 2 – well done.
A lovely friendly show well supported and being an outside event weather held and the sun shone for most of it. Thank you all again for a lovely day and your support -
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Stineval Lambert
Best Puppy
Name at show: Stineval Lambert
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert
Placing Critique
9 month old Grizzle & Tan dog of a handy size and construction, smart in head/ear placement and a really nice dark eye. Neat in the shoulder/rib which gives him a narrow look throughout, front construction very good and his rear movement helps him glide around the ring. In super coat and set down in tip top condition – pleased to award him Best Puppy and Res Best Of Breed.
The Scottish Kennel Club Championship Show
21st May 2022
Judge: Mrs G Vaughan (Holteal)
I would like to thank Scottish Border Terrier Kennel Club and committee for my invite to judge and award my 1st CC appointment,their hospitality and welcome was appreciated greatly for such a long trip from my home county of norfolk i thoroughly enjoyed my day judging and thanks to my 2 great stewards who kept my ring running smoothly.
To have an entry of 87 dogs I believe the 6th highest of the whole show with only 19 being absent on the day which is to be expected was a great honor for myself.
Coats as always were in many different stages,not always easy to target for every show entered,I found no major faults in any of my exhibits thankfully but some dogs lacking good thick pelts and a few longer and not so desirable longer tails. There were some closer choices between some dogs in the stronger classes.
Best Puppy
Name at show: Stineval Lambert
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert
Placing Critique
Nice balanced 9 month old dog,in good tight jacket,moved soundly and held his topline well on the move. BPIB
Southern Counties Canine Association
3rd Jun 2022
Judge: Mrs Elizabeth Barrett (Howthwaite)
Thank you to the committee for inviting me to award my first set of CCs. Although my appointment was originally for 2020, it was worth the wait. Thank you to my stewards Doug and Sue for keeping me in line and the ring running smoothly. And most of all, thank you to all of the exhibitors for your entries and for allowing me to go over your dogs. I also want to thank anyone who made unsporting comments, for doing so out of my earshot.
As I would expect, the entry was on the whole very pleasing. Thankfully, I didn’t have many exaggerations, such as ultra short muzzles or over-angulated hindquarters. Unfortunately though, good fronts, and in particular clean, well laid, shoulders and good front angulation, were few and far between. Movement, with both good reach and drive and accuracy was hard to find, so I did find myself forgiving the odd wayward front legs on dogs that otherwise had good construction and an easy ground covering stride. I would rather see a dog a little loose and covering the ground than one very accurate that can only take a three inch stride. All dogs were entire. There were only a couple of less than perfect bites and an ever so slightly kinked tail. Only a select few had a good short carroty tail, and some were very long, something we need to look out for. A few, including some bitches, were big in the rib and far too heavy to pick up and quite a number had very little undercoat and thin pelts. I looked for good construction and movement, balance and no exaggeration. I found several dogs that I would happily award CCs to on another day and had the privilege of having to really nitpick, especially in the dog challenge.
Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert
Placing Critique
Grizzle and tan with good head, good bite, nice eye and well set ears. Just right for bone, standing on well padded feet. Good in body and ribs and easily spanned. Good topline and underline. Strong loin and racy hindquarters. Shown in a good, harsh topcoat and has a thick pelt. Very accurate on the move coming and going, but would have liked to have seen him move forward more in profile.
Three Counties Championship Show
9th Jun 2022
Judge: Mrs M J Alexander (Glenbucket)
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert
Placing Critique
Good otter type head good bite good reach of neck level topline good coat and pelt moved well
Border Union Championship Show
19th Jun 2022
Judge: Mrs Jayne Alpe (Pipruda)
First of all I would like to thank the committee for the appointment, the exhibitors for their entry and my stewards for keeping my ring controlled which enabled me to finish judging well in time for the groups. Judy you can steward for me anytime thank you. I was thrilled that my BOB not only won the Terrier Group but went on to Best in Show, my BPIB was placed in the Puppy Group as was my BV in the Veteran Group. Due to COVID this is my first appointment since 2017 and I am pleased to say that I can see a vast improvement in movement since then but overall the quality in bitches was far superior to the dogs, I have large hands and spannability was in the minority in most dog classes. In the standard it says Essentially a Working Terrier, many would be unable to get down a hole let alone get out again!
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG4, Stineval Lambert
Best Puppy - Dog
Name at show: Stineval Lambert
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert
Placing Critique
lovely puppy with good head, bite and dark eye, he moves very soundly. Harsh coat and good pelt BPIB
Blackpool & District Canine Society
26th Jun 2022
Judge: Mrs Trak Fryer (Irton)
Thanks to the exhibitors for a lovely entry, much appreciated in these difficult times. Thanks also to my stewards who not only kept the ring moving well but proved very adept at fielding judging slips, ring cards and prize cards and miscellaneous other bits and pieces flying across the ring in a very blustery wind. I thought it would be better to judge outside, the wind did upset a few dogs and those with a lot of coat were truly blown. The Border is essentially a working terrier that should combine activity with gameness – I thought that worth repeating since some seem to have forgotten it! I managed to find good heads but in general they were not strong, the head and jaw is not a cosmetic addition but an essential part of the terrier’s make up. Feet and pelts were OK but very few could be regarded as really good, again they are an essential feature required for the work the dog was bred for. Coats were all over the place very few being presented in a good sharp deep coat, however most were acceptable.
Movement remains a problem, there were feet flicking out, plaiting in front, bouncing up and down or rocking on the front – all problems with shoulder construction. The best move with that lovely unfussy ground covering drive that is so typical of the breed.
I was surprised to find several exhibits with level bites, I know the standard allows for this but it is undesirable, particularly in young dogs.
Having said all that I did find a good number of excellent very typical dogs, Limit & Open classes in both sexes were excellent and there were some promising puppies coming along.
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert
Placing Critique
Very smart young dog, OK in head but a little heavy in ear. Shown in a good coat, movement OK. Not as well balanced as the MP.
East of England Agricultural Society Open Show
6th Jul 2022
Judge: Julie Green (Breckgreen & Stowthorney)
Firstly, I would like to thank the committee of East of England Agricultural Society for asking me to judge and secondly the exhibitors for their amazing entry of border terriers they gave me. I believe the highest entry of the show. I found no bad mouths or kinked tails on the day.
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Placing Critique
11-month-old Grizzle & Tan dog of nice size. Good head and expression and neat ears, strong muzzle with correct bite. He has a lovely top-line and tail-set, which he held on the move. Narrow throughout and easily spanned. In good double jacket. Moved well. Was happy to award him Best Puppy and later watched him win the Terrier Puppy Group.
East of England
9th Jul 2022
Judge: Mr Bob Blackley (Vaevictus)
RDCC
Name at show: Stineval Lambert
Best Puppy - Dog
Name at show: Stineval Lambert
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG2, Stineval Lambert
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert
Placing Critique
Excellent puppy dog, typical head of good proportions, good ears showing expression, good neck, straight well boned front of good width, clean shoulders, balanced through with a good topline, well angulated quarters, moved well with good reach, good coat and pelt, spannable.
The Northern Border Terrier Club 50th Championship Show
16th Jul 2022
Judge: Mr Euan Castel (Flutorum)
It was an honour to judge the Club’s 50th Championship Show at Bowburn. Many thanks to the Officers and committee for their kind invitation and warm welcome at the show. Thank you to my efficient stewards Graham Richardson and Mark Atkinson for keeping everything on track. Thankfully the show avoided the excessive temperatures of the heatwave and although still hot the hall remained comfortable for both dogs and exhibitors. Sincere thanks to all exhibitors for providing me with a lovely entry, it was a privilege to go over your dogs. I found an equal depth of quality in both dogs and bitches and very pleased with the final line-ups.
Best Puppy - Dog
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Best Puppy
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Placing Critique
Grizzle and tan who is beautifully presented and has a typical otter like head and expression. Good reach of neck into well placed shoulders, straight front and narrow body of good length. Easily spanned. Tight coat on loose pelt. Carroty tail. Well muscled quarters, moved well holding a level topline. BPD, BPIS.
Durham & County Canine Assoc. Premier Open Show.
17th Jul 2022
Judge: Lesley Armstrong-Rodgers ( Atron/Scottsway )
Thank you to the Committee for inviting me to judge Border Terriers at this extremely well run event, especially for pulling off such a great show despite being let down at such a late stage with their original venue. The Committee must have really pulled together, so very well done. I must say that they even had far more toilet facilities than some Championship Shows of late !.
I was delighted to be greeted with a super entry, not just numerically, but in quality too !. Thank you to all the exhibitors for bringing their Borders for my opinion today.
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Placing Critique
What a super grizzle and tan this young dog is. Approaching 12 months he stands with such balance and for me shows such breed type. Moderate neck flows into well placed shoulders. Ribbed well back and easily spannable. Excellent rear quarters. Standing, has a lovely topline and underline and correctly placed tail. Moved effortlessly holding his topline and at one with his handler. All finished off with a decent jacket. My BEST PUPPY and eventually under the group judge gained PUPPY GROUP 3. Well done.
Leeds Championship Dog Show
22nd Jul 2022
Judge: Mrs J Fawcett (Carrock)
My thanks to the Leeds City & District Canine Association for their kind invitation to judge their Championship show, enabling me to award my first set of Challenge Certificates. Thank you also to my two stewards, Mags & Bob, who kept the ring running smoothly throughout the day which meant we managed to finish by 3pm before the rain came. My biggest thanks go to all the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to go over their dogs and for the sporting manner in which my decisions were accepted – I had a fantastic entry for a show taking place on a Friday and in the holiday season – I was absolutely delighted.
Just a comment about the ring – the rather large metal tent fixings that took up quite a lot of the ring were a bit of a hazard. However, I believe we managed to work around them well and I was able to see the movement of all the exhibits.
As you would expect, coats were at various stages but on the whole most were acceptable. All dogs were entire, there were no kinked tails and just one or two untidy mouths. When I last judged in November 2019 my main concern was size and this still remains an issue - I was unable to span quite a number of both dogs & bitches on the day and this was reflected in my decisions. Poor front angulation also seems to be an issue – a number of upright shoulders and a lot of very wayward front legs. I thought it also relevant to mention the number of long, thin muzzles, particularly in the younger classes, that seem to be creeping into the breed - Border Terriers should have short, strong muzzles.
That all said, I had some quality dogs to judge – I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
Best Puppy
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Placing Critique
G/T with strong, masculine head, good bite and well set ears. Just right for bone, he spans well and has an excellent pelt & harsh jacket. Well angulated both front and rear, good length of body and strong loin with well-muscled hindquarters. Very accurate on the move fore & aft, holding a very good top line with well-set tail. Pleased to award him BPD and BPIB.
The Midland Border Terrier Club Championship Show
7th Aug 2022
Judge: Miss Rebecca Barber (Alcumlow)
Thank you very much to the committee of the Midland Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge this show, it is a club that is very dear to me having been a member for over 30 years and I very much enjoyed my day. Thank you to my three stewards Laura, La and Richard for doing an amazing job of looking after me and keeping me well fuelled! Thank you also to all of the exhibitors who made the decision to enter their beautiful dogs under me, I know that we have to be selective in this current climate and I was absolutely delighted with such a fabulous entry. I felt overall that the dogs were of excellent quality and the majority were turned out beautifully. Heads are good in the main, we are getting away from that bulbus rounded skull and teddy bear expression and going back to a more traditional look. I would say the things that need addressing the most are front angulation, there are still quite a few dogs lacking in upper arm and also poor rear angulation appears to be creeping in a little. However, I found some beautiful dogs and I was very pleased with my main winners, some classes were extremely competitive and some good dogs had to go cardless. I thank you all for persevering in the heat, it was a tough day for me judging in such intense heat, so I am sure it was difficult for the exhibits too. I hope my winners appreciated our crochet efforts with the personalised rosettes, which mum and I took a lot of pleasure in making.
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Placing Critique
Smart grizzle boy, almost 12 months old, nice handy size, balanced puppy, mature and in excellent coat with good thick pelt. Good head with flat skull and strong jaw. Correct front, good depth and length of rib, easily spannable, level topline and correct rear angulaton. Moved out well with a steady easy stride.
Sedgefield & District Agricultural & Horticultural Society Open Show
13th Aug 2022
Judge: Mr Peter Armstrong (Atron)
My sincere thanks go to the exhibitors for firstly entering their dogs under me and then for showing them in such adverse weather conditions. Not only had they the extreme heat to contend with but also the small steeply inclined ring still full of sheep droppings as well. Proper Border country !.
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG1, Stineval Lambert JW
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Placing Critique
Nearly 12 month old Grizzle dog. Super youngster who excels in both type and quality who caught my eye immediately upon entering the ring, and kept it !. Excellent head of good proportions, moderately broad skull, with a keen expression with a good dark eye. Well set on small ears. Good reach of neck flowing into well placed shoulders, Straight front and narrow body of good length. Easily spanned. Good angulation both front and rear. Harsh tight coat and a pliable pelt. Well-muscled throughout. Well set on tail carried correctly. Moved well with drive holding a level topline around the ring. Superbly presented. Pleased to award him BEST PUPPY IN BREED and he subsequently went on to win TPG1 under the Group Judge Mr. Michael Hollingsbee. I was later informed it was his birthday the next day. What a marvelous way to finish off his career in puppy !.
Driffield Championship Dog Show
26th Aug 2022
Judge: Mrs Anne Heathcote (Saxheath)
I would like to thank you all for allowing me to go over your dogs and also our Stewards John and Marvin for keeping everything running smoothly enabling me to finish in good time .
I have to say that I found movement in a number of classes worrying . Although most dogs looked ok in profile when viewed from the front and rear there were too many moving closely and a few flicking wrists . This was reflected in my placings with the soundest being placed highest .
Mouths were good with just one level bite but there were both dogs and bitches which I could not span . Coats were , on the whole , pretty good .
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Placing Critique
Quality g/t with good head properties . keen expression and big teeth ,;well laid shoulders , level topline and nice underline topped off with a hard jacket and good pelt. Moved out well with reach and drive . Pushed hard for top honours ‘
City of Birmingham Championship Show
3rd Sep 2022
Judge: Mrs K Newsome (Kighills)
I would like to thank the City of Birmingham committee for inviting me to judge the Border terriers today. It was a most enjoyable day and to top it off I had some quality dogs and bitches to go over. I would also like to thank the exhibitors for their entries and excepting my decisions.
The quality of borders were good and adhered to the breed standard. All mouths were good and all the dogs were entire. Heads on the whole were very good but some lacked a strong broad muzzle. The movement was good and many moved with drive. Many coats were harsh and thick and pelts were nice and loose. I would like to see some exhibitors pay a little attention to trimming the feet and nails.
It would also benefit a few exhibitors to take their young dogs to ring-craft more to socialise them. This would get them use to unfamiliar situations i.e. hands on the dog etc.
To my surprise my main winners Best Puppy Dog, 2nd Grad Bitch, Bitch CC & Bitch RCC were all related to the Glebeheath Kennels so well done to you.
RDCC
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Best Junior
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Placing Critique
A lovely 12 month old dog, well balanced with a smashing head, a strong jaw, well placed ears, good reach of neck, straight front with nice length of rib, level topline and double coat and pelt, neat tidy feet, good rear angulation and moved with drive around the ring. Pleased to award RCC + BJ
Wolsingham & Wear Valley Agricultural Society Open Show
4th Sep 2022
Judge: Tracey Anscombe (Orangebox)
Thank you to the committee for the invitation to judge at your show and providing the steward, Lesley. She was brilliant keeping the ring and me in order! The classes were supported by the Northern Border Terrier Club which I know is greatly appreciated and lovely rosettes provided. I believe that not only did we have the biggest terrier entry but the biggest breed entry in the show. Thank you to everyone who entered, I thoroughly enjoyed my day. The weather held and no umbrellas required resulting in a pleasant ringside atmosphere and lovely exhibits to judge giving me a lot to think about.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Placing Critique
BOB A real quality dog with everything in the right place, not overdone in any way. Pleasing in head and expression with a correct bite, big teeth, and strong jaw. His construction flowed from his neck into shoulder layback of rib into loin and off his back as short carrot shaped tail, he stands on small, neat feet with thick pads. Presented in top order in correct double coat of harsh texture and pliable thick pelt. He moved around the ring with purpose holding his shape covering the ground.When it came to the final line-up for Best of Breed, he secured his place on showmanship and ring presence in very stiff competition.
Darlington Championship Dog Show
17th Sep 2022
Judge: Miss Tracey Peacock (Ragatam)
Firstly, I would like to thank the committee for their invitation to judge Border Terriers. Huge thanks to my two efficient stewards Laura Jordan-Smith and Julie North who kept me on track and finally the exhibitors for a super entry. Movement in general was better at the rear than in front as there were too many swinging fronts, wide movement and toeing in. There was a good selection of quality dogs and bitches for me to choose from and I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Placing Critique
g/t with lovely head, well set ears. He spans well, has a good pelt and harsh jacket. Nice length of body and strong loin with well muscled hindquarters. Moved very well.
Yorkshire, Lancashire and Cheshire Border Terrier Club Championship Show
24th Sep 2022
Judge: Mrs. Margaret Bailey (Grindelvald)
I would like to thank the officers and committee for asking me to judge the show, also making me feel so welcomed. A big thank you to my 2 stewards Tracey and Kathleen who kept me on track, also to all the exhibits and exhibitors, who gave me a lots of quality Borders to go over. I wish I had more CC’s especially in the dog classes. My concern with in the breed, is their fronts, straight shoulders, with very little angulation, which effects the front movement. All dogs had a good bite, a couple with level bite, but not a problem. All males were entire. Grooming needs to be addressed, tidying their underneath, also the feet need to be neatly trimmed and the nails cut correctly, it makes such a difference when presenting them to the Judge. 1or 2 needed ring craft classes. However, overall what a great representation of the breed. I was very pleased with my main winners.
DCC
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Best In Show
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Placing Critique
I’ve watch this one from minor puppy from the ring side, I wasn’t disappointed when I got my hands on him. Excellent masculine head, good scissor bite, neat ear set,
Standing on neat tight feet, correct amount of bone, excellent front & rear angulation, allowing easy free movement, Strong & well muscled hindquarters,
In ideal coat with thick pelt. Well deserved DCC & BIS
The Scottish Kennel Club (October Show)
1st Oct 2022
Judge: Mr G Richardson
I would like to thank the Scottish Kennel Club for offering me the chance to award C.Cs for the first time, thanks to their hospitality i had a very enjoyable experience . Thank you to the exhibitors for accepting my decisions in a sporting manner . Also thank you to my very efficient Steward on the day Judy Carr , with her experience she kept the day flowing excellently. Overall I was very pleased with the dogs placed on the day, generally there was a better quality bitch entry compared to dogs. Movement and wide fronts was an issue with some exhibits but generally ok. I was happy to see my B.P, take Puppy Group 2 and B.S.B.I.B. take S.B. Group 1 .
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Placing Critique
14 mth old, balanced dog with otter like head with correct bite, narrow throughout easily spanned,good length of neck and ribs. Shown in good double coat with loose pelt. Well defined rear angulation .
The Northern Border Terrier Club Open Show
8th Oct 2022
Judge: Mr R Brewster (Stowthorney)
I would like to thank the officers and committee of the Northern Border terrier club,
for inviting me to judge at this show. I considered this a great honour and privilege.
Many thanks to my two ring stewards Andrea Dixon and Mark Atkinson for keeping the ring running smoothly. I am immensely grateful to all of the exhibitors for a supper entry and the chance to go over so many lovely dogs and for taking my decisions with good sportsmanship. Some decisions could have been different on another day
In general, most were in tip top condition a few were a bit over weight.
Dentition was mostly good. I was happy on the whole with temperaments.
Best Dog
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Reserve Best In Show
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Best Opposite Sex
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Placing Critique
Shown in excellent condition. Good scissor bite dark eyes broad skull with good reach of neck. Spanned with ease. Presented with a good double coat thick pelt level top line. Neat feet. Moved well
The Border Terrier Club Open Show
15th Oct 2022
Judge: Ms Julie Green (Breckgreen/Stowthorney)
I would like to thank the officers and committee for asking me to judge The Border Terrier Club Open Show at Low Hesket and big thank you for my lovely judge’s gifts. I would also like to thank my two stewards for the day, Judy Carr and Marina Flemming for doing a sterling job and keeping the ring running smoothly through the day. Thanks must go to the exhibitors for their fantastic entry and for excepting my decisions on the day. I had a lovely entry of borders who on whole were of good quality.
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Placing Critique
Grizzle dog of nice size. One I have judged before as a pup. Nice head with keen expression. Good top line and tail set. Well-muscled. Spanned with ease. Moved ok. Stood out in this class. Movement not as good today as I have seen.
Northern Counties Sporting Terrier Association Open Show
16th Oct 2022
Judge: Mrs M Wanless (Thorneyburn)
This was a last minute appointment for me, as Tina Jones had to stand down at the last moment owing to her Mothers serious illness.
What a super entry she had drawn!!! fifty one 1st entries and six repeats.
All dogs shown had good mouths, almost all had thick pelts and super harsh jackets.
All dogs were entire, and most were easily spanned.
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Placing Critique
This is a grizzle dog ,14months old. An excellent example of the Breed, with a good head, strong jaw with big teeth. Nice fill under eye, and neat ears falling correctly. A good length of neck and correct shoulder, a lovely front, good bone and neat feet. He has a super harsh coat, on a thick pelt,and spanned easily. He moved out well with purpose.
Midland Counties Canine Society
30th Oct 2022
Judge: Mr Alan Small (Bethane)
I thoroughly enjoyed my day judging the Border Teriers at Midland Counties Champ. Show. Thanks to the Officers & Committee for the invite & especially to the exhibitors who presented me with such a wonderful entry of 230 from 174 dogs. It was a quality entry overall and I was particuarly impressed with the quality of the young stock which augers well for the breed. There's no Puppy or Veteran Groups at the Midland, which is a pity because I feel both would have done well. Must not be too greedy, as it was nice to see my BOB, Ch. Otterbobs Tolson top the Terrier Group and my Best Special Beginners, Thistlemead Sundance, take her respective Group as well.....Well done.
Special thanks to my Ring Stewards, Penny Lloyd & Gavin Argyle, who kept things moving along nicely. Border Terriers are dear to my heart having owned & bred them over a number of years. Thanks again for such a wonderful entry, I enjoyed your dogs and a nice atmosphere prevailed.
RDCC
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Placing Critique
grizzle dog of lovely type, otter headed with pleasing expression, correct bite, good front & shoulders, balanced neck, spanable body with ribs back, coat to die for with thick pelt, good quarters with nice bend of stifle, presented a nice profile with level topline & well set tail, moved & handled well to Dog Reserve CC.
The Scottish Border Terrier Club Championship Show
12th Nov 2022
Judge: Mr Eddie Houston (Earthwise)
I won my first Crufts qualifier at this show 25 years ago and it has always been one of my favourites. It was an honour to be invited to judge and my thanks go to the Scottish Club for their hospitality. Thanks also to my very capable stewards Bill Shorthose and Judy Carr.My sincere thanks to all those who entered and allowed me the privilege of going over their dogs.
Today I found there to be a much greater depth of quality among the bitches with there being many promising puppies and some very nice animals in the upper classes,particularly limit and open. This depth of quality was not apparent in a number of the dog classes although I was pleased with my main winners.
As would be expected there was some diversity in size and type.A number of exhibits of both sexes were up to size- I have big hands so if I find them difficult to span they are probably too big. I found all males to be entire, no serious mouth faults and one kinked tail.Of most concern was the number of dogs with very poor front movement and the number with atypical heads; some too long in muzzle and a few where the muzzle was too short, the latter giving a rather cat like look. Coats and pelts were generally good and a few dogs would benefit from more exercise to improve their muscletone.A fairly minor fault, but one which detracts from the overall outline, were the dogs which carried their tails curled over their backs i.e “gay tailed” as opposed to carrying their tails gaily.
Some of these faults are aesthetic but others such as size and soundness are not and we should be mindful that our breed is “essentially a working terrier.”
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Placing Critique
9 month old grizzle with super coat and pelt.More compact type with good head and bite, well shaped tail, good bone,neat feet and sound on the move.
Sunderland & DCS Open Show
27th Nov 2022
Judge: Mrs Sue Spafford (Dassett)
I would like to thank the officers and committee for the invitation to judge at this show. I would also like to thank my Steward, Linda Lyons for keeping the classes running smoothly and efficiently.
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Eston & Barnaby Canine Society Christmas Open Show
4th Dec 2022
Judge: Glenn Birrell
Thank you to the Officers and Committee of Eston & Barnaby DC for inviting me to judge at my first show. It was a very overwhelming to have such a large entry of 15 from some of the top kennel’s in the country, with only 2 absentee’s. This made my decision’s very difficult and I had to be very thorough in making my placements. Thank you to my helpful steward, John who kept the ring running smoothly and helping me with documentation .
I enjoyed my day, unfortunately I wish I had more 1st places!, due to the quality of my entry. Thanks must also go to all the exhibitors who gave me the chance to go over their dogs, even though I was a little nervous as having experienced Exhibitor’s who award CC’s !! I was Pleased my BOB went on to TG1 & RBIS also BP was TPG1.
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Placing Critique
Grizzle dog ,nice otter head with strong expression, correct bite, straight front & shoulders, balanced neck, spannable harsh coat & thick pelt, good rear quarters , nice outline with level topline & well set tail, moved & handled flawlessly, unlucky to be in the class with 1 preferred overall picture of 1 today.
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
28th Jan 2023
Judge: Dr. Margaret Armstrong (Ploughdown)
I’d like to thank Yorks, Lancs and Cheshire Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge their January Open Show. It was a privilege. I was given a really warm welcome and the hospitality was second to none. The venue was bright and airy and provided for a large ring with plenty of room for exhibitors. I was very ably assisted on the day by my two stewards, Margaret Davis and Sian McKay, who organised the ring with cheerful good humour and efficiency. It was also super to be present for the presentation by the Club to Pat and Brian Baxter, who always add a convivial and kindly presence to any gathering. Lastly I’d like to thank the exhibitors for coming out in numbers in chilly January and who accepted my placings with such good grace.
Reserve Best Dog
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Placing Critique
Very smart grizzle dog. At 17 months he shows clean, balanced lines. Well proportioned head set off by the neatest of ears and a keen eye. Scissor bite. Good reach of neck flowing into well laid shoulders. Narrow thoughout. Rib carried well back, with strong loin and good tail set. Level topline that he maintained whilst going round the ring. Moved out well. Coarse double coat and deep pelt. Just lost a bit of focus in the challenge for best dog. Res Best Dog.
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
5th Feb 2023
Judge: Roger Mann (Lynsett)
My thanks go to the committee of Midland Border Terrier Club for their invitation to judge the February Open show. I had some lovely dogs to judge & would like to thank the exhibitors for their entries. I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
Best Dog
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Best Opposite Sex
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Reserve Best In Show
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Placing Critique
17mth Grizzle with a super masculine head. Great strength of muzzle, correct bite, good eye shape, width of skull & well set neat ears. Balanced angulation all through. Stands on straight legs & neat tight feet. Level topline & well set tail. Correct depth of chest, narrow all through with ribs that reach well back. Easily spanned with a super coat of harsh texture & thick loose pelt. Racy hindquarters. Moved out well here to take the class & later in the challenge Best Dog & ultimately Reserve Best in Show & BOS.
The Border Terrier Club Open Show
25th Feb 2023
Judge: Mrs Julie Fletcher North (Northborders)
Firstly I would like to thank the Committee for my invite to judge my first Club show , also my 2 able stewards Judy and Kathy for keeping me and the ring in order , mostly I thank the exhibitors for their wonderful entry and allowing me to go over their beautiful dogs , I thoroughly enjoyed myself, I was really pleased with both my line ups , I loved all my main winners and look forward to following their futures
Reserve Best Dog
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Reserve Best In Show
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Limit - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Placing Critique
Grizzle and tan, beautiful boy in the best of jackets with correct undercoat, has a masculine head with well set ears and correct bite , ok in rib , nice lay of shoulder , really good tail and set so well too , great pelt , I would to see more reach on the move RBD
Crufts
11th Mar 2023
Judge: Mr David Shields (Wilholme)
To judge Border Terriers at Crufts was both a privilege and a honour and I must thank the Crufts Committee for the appointment to judge the breed at what is the greatest dog show in the world. A big thanks go to the exhibitors from both home and abroad for such a super entry which made for a great days judging with quality in depth in many of the classes. Finally I must thank my two stewards who kept things moving in the ring to allow me to finish judging in good time.
On the day I was looking for a workmanlike dog as the standard asks for but one also must remember that in the show ring you also need that attitude and showmanship to complete the picture. I felt my BOB put up a great show in the Group and was so pleased to see him take Group 2 in a quality line up.
Yearling - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Placing Critique
Different stamp and style of dog but is very well made throughout and was good to go over on the table. Balanced head of good strength but is not overdone in anyway, dark eye and the best of expressions. Stands on the best of legs and feet, pleasing length of body and good strength of loin. Put down in the best of coats. Moved soundly.
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
25th Mar 2023
Judge: Mrs Charlotte Archibald (Tweedburn)
What an absolute honour and a privilege to be invited to judge this show, my thanks to the Officers and Committee of the Border Terrier Club, and my two excellent stewards for the day, Judy and Marina.
My sincere thanks also, to ALL the exhibitors for making it truly memorable, with 196 dogs, 233 entries.
Some very close decisions had to be made!
On the down side, I found some very short muzzles and small teeth, and quite a number of filthy teeth!! Temperaments were generally good, there were 2 kinked tails and 1 suspect mouth, a lack of muscle tone and condition in some exhibits, which is essential for a terrier to do it’s job.
That said, it was an absolute joy to see so many super dogs.
Yearling - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Placing Critique
g/t looked a little big, but easily spanned, little stop on a strong head, with well set ears and good dentition, excellent double jacket, well set tail, moved steadily with purpose.
Northern Counties Sporting Terrier Association Group Open Show
26th Mar 2023
Judge: Anne Higham (Comberdown)
I would like to thank The Northern Border Terrier Club for nominating me and the committee of the Northern Counties Sporting Terrier Association for inviting me to judge at this wonderful friendly and hospitable show. Thank you to my two stewards who kept everything running smoothly and to the exhibitors for their entry and attendance on such a cold day.
I found all males entire and one level bite.
Best Dog
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Placing Critique
Good sized grizzle & tan with super harsh double coat and thick skin. Strong head but not overdone, dark eye and keen expression. Correct scissor bite. Good bone to legs and good thick pads to his tight feet. Narrow with good length of rib. Easily spanned. Level topline which he held on the move and correct tail, well set on and of the right shape and length. Strong loin. Muscled hindquarters. Moved well. Best Dog.
National Terrier Club
1st Apr 2023
Judge: Miss Sarah Dandy (Dandale)
There was a good depth of quality overall across both sexes which proved for good competition and some very close decisions especially in the larger classes. Thank you to all those who accepted my decisions so sportingly. Temperaments were excellent especially the youngsters with the added challenge of the tannoy right overhead. There were some very promising youngsters which is always pleasing and positive to see, and I was delighted with my winning line up in both sexes, with top honours closely contested. I was disappointed that some exhibits who looked so good standing fell apart on the move, there were quite a few upright shoulders and I felt that efficient ground covering movement so essential for the breeds ability to follow a horse was somewhat lacking. It is encouraging to see quite a few younger handlers taking an interest in our breed today, so positive for the future. Thank you to both my excellent stewards who most competently kept the ring moving all day.
Yearling - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Placing Critique
Handsome grizzle with excellent jacket and pelt, presented in toned condition and fit to do a day’s work, he stood out on the move in profile and tracked the best in the class. Very pleasing in outline, make and shape. An appealing masculine head of good proportions and expression with a reach of neck into a cleanly defined wither, firm topline with a nice length of body, with a good underline with strong loin. Nicely angulated forehand balanced with well-developed muscular hindquarters and lovely carroty tail to finish the picture.
The Northern Border Terrier Club Open Show
8th Apr 2023
Judge: Mrs J Carr (Wreighaugh)
My thanks go to the Committee of the NBTC for their invitation to judge their Open Show. I was honoured to receive this appointment and am incredibly grateful to the exhibitors who gave me such a great entry. It was a most enjoyable day and special thanks go to my Stewards, Andrea Pitt and Mark Atkinson, for keeping me on track and helping the ring to run smoothly.
Limit - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Placing Critique
Grizzle and Tan. Another really good dog. He has a nicely proportioned head with a lovely keen expression. Again, a good strong jaw and good teeth. Nice front with good legs and neat well cushioned feet. He has good rib and is easily spannable and has a strong loin. He has a lovely coat and pelt and moved well. A close decision between these two however today I just preferred the front and movement of 1.
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
16th Apr 2023
Judge: Miss Tracey James (Blackmine)
A bit thank to the committee of EABTC for inviting me to judge their championship show. I really enjoyed my day and when I later looked at the catalogue to see my winners I found it interesting reading, as all my major winners were of similar lines.
Yearling - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Placing Critique
racy grizzle that stood out in this class, pleasing head, straight front with lovely neat feet, nicely angulated front and rear, easily spanned, would like a better tailset.
West of England Ladies Kennel Society
27th Apr 2023
Judge: Mr Mark Walshaw (Janmark)
Many thanks to the officers and committee for the invitation to judge at WELKS, it was quite a few years ago now, as I was due to judge them at the beginning of lockdown. Due to the heavy rain that had fallen over the preceding days, all judging was inside. It was slightly draughty, but we were allocated a double ring, so plenty of space, to see the exhibits stride out. I must thank the two stewards Lynn Jones and Celia Vines who kept the ring flowing beautifully and the exhibitors for making prompt appearances, we did well for time, starting approx. 0930 and finishing around 14:45. I thank all exhibitors for a wonderful entry (123 dogs making 172 entries} for a Thursday in Malvern and appreciate their time and expense for entering under me. There was plenty of quality to choose from and I was happy with my final decisions. Dentition was very good and a pleasure to judge dogs with clean teeth. I did find muscle tone to be poor/average in a lot of the exhibits, which must be one of the key areas for any working terrier. Jackets were mixed as was movement.
Yearling - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Placing Critique
Good sized grizzle & tan with a harsh double coat and thick skin. Smart through a balanced head, dark eye and keen expression. Good bone to legs and good thick pads to his tight feet. Narrow with good length of rib. Easily spanned. Level topline which he held on the move, strong loin. Well muscled hindquarters. Moved well, steadily covering the ground
Joint Border Terrier Clubs' Championship Show
30th Apr 2023
Judge: Mrs Hilary Gilpin (Otterbobs)
A very big thank you to the SBTC for inviting me to judge this very well run show, to Marina for stewarding and to the exhibitors for entering under me.
Yearling - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Placing Critique
Lovely headed dog, strong in muzzle and correct dentation, good length of neck leads straight into well-muscled shoulders, level back with a short harsh coat, deep in body with a defined tuck up, moved steadily front and rear.
The Scottish Kennel Club (May) Championship Show
21st May 2023
Judge: Mr Frank Kane (Hirontower)
Yearling - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Placing Critique
Looked my winner standing with his flowing outline and excellent coat, however not showing well after an incident prior to entering the ring, lovely head, unlucky today
Bath Canine Society
29th May 2023
Judge: Mrs Anne Gregory (Remony)
My thanks to the officers and committee of Bath Canine Society for inviting me to judge today. A big thank you to my two very efficient stewards, Mark and Joyce, who kept the ring running smoothly and efficiently. Thank you also to the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to go over their dogs, it is always a privilege to do so. I was disappointed not to have been able to stay and watch the groups but circumstances outwith my control prevented me from doing so.
While there were plenty of good ‘otter’ heads in evidence, I found some heads lacking in muzzle strength and some with stops that were too deep, neither of which is desirable. Some exhibits were too heavy in frame and consequently didn’t come to hand easily. Some dogs had weak pasterns and feet that could have been tighter. Coats were at varying stages, with some in their underclothes, some just going over the top, and in some cases, this was a deciding factor. Overall, movement was good with correct tracking, plenty of drive off well angulated hindquarters and good length of stride. Some dogs could have benefited from more ring training and, at times, baiting on the table was excessive. A dog scrambling to get to bait makes it more difficult to assess. On a positive note, I did have some quality dogs to go over and was well pleased with my winners and final line-up. I was also pleased to see my Best Veteran win the Terrier Veteran Group, my Best Puppy shortlisted in the Terrier Puppy Group and my Best Special Beginners, Special Beginners Terrier Group 4
Yearling - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Placing Critique
Strong masculine head with flat skull, little stop, strong jaw, dark eye and big teeth. Narrow body, easily spanned with well laid back rib, stood on straight front legs with neat feet, good bend of stifle, well muscled hind quarters, harsh jacket covering a good pelt, moved out soundly.
The Southern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
10th Jun 2023
Judge: Miss Julie Price (Oxcroft)
Thank you to all at the Southern Border Terrier Club for the invitation to judge your championship show this year, it was a great honour and privilege. The weather was hot and the venue was good to gain some shade for the dogs and myself! I had two very capable stewards who kept things running smoothy throughout the day, so thank to Kathleen Haugh and Sophie Liggat for their support. I really enjoyed my day and was more than happy with my winners. Thank you again for your hospitality.
I was looking for type, gameness, soundness and dogs that were fit to do a day’s work whilst not losing any attributes of the breed standard. Some exhibits were rather well muscled around the shoulders which made it difficult to feel the lay of the shoulders and this would also restrict their ability to go to ground. As a breed I think we are losing the otter heads and keen expressions which distinguishes the Border Terrier from other terrier breeds. A lady contacted me a week after the show and explained that she had attended the show during some of the bitch classes as she was looking to purchase a puppy having recently lost two of her old Borders. She explained she was now thinking of buying another breed as the dogs in the show ring did not look like the Borders she had had previously. She felt that they did not have the characteristic otter heads, and sadly I had to agree with her.
Overall, most dogs were fit for purpose and I am sure you all took the best dog home with you. In the current financial climate, all your entries were valuable to the club and it was a pleasure and an honour to go over your dogs.
Yearling - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Placing Critique
Most balanced dog in this class, nice head and expression with neat v shaped ears, shown in tip top condition with good shoulder placement, however, slightly carrying a bit too much muscle around the withers which may have affected his front movement today. Good rear angulation and moved with drive.
Border Union Agricultural Society
17th Jun 2023
Judge: Mr Colin Girling (Benattivo)
I would like to thank the Officers and Committee for giving me the opportunity to judge Border Terriers in their spiritual home territory. My stewards, Audrey & Judith did a great job in running the class changes efficiently on a hot humid day. It was a lovely entry, with many exhibits that I had not judged before – thank you all. I found some exhibits which could have been better prepared with attention to coat, body condition and clean teeth. A few level bites a couple of kink tails influenced placings but all dogs were entire and overall a nice group of BT’s to go over. My main winners had breed qualities that outweighed any imperfection, that in my opinion wouldn’t impact on its ability to perform its traditional work.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
DCC
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Yearling - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Placing Critique
His quality was clearly on display from the moment he came into the ring and he stood out not only in this class but also in the Challenge where I was delighted to award him the CC and Best of Breed. His harsh double jacket over thick loose pelt gave instant advantage. His masculine well-proportioned but not over done otter like head has a strong under jaw and neat V shaped ears well placed. He maintained his top line at all times and he moved with accuracy across the ground where others struggled. His strong loin and moderate length of body were supplemented by a wonderful carrot like tail, well set on giving the overall appearance of a super Border Terrier. I was pleased to see him shortlisted in the group where he did our breed proud. I believe this to be his second CC and hope to see him rightly made up to Champion in the future.
Blackpool & District Canine Society
25th Jun 2023
Judge: Mrs Jayne Gillam (Orenberg)
Many thanks to the officers and committee for inviting me to judge Border Terriers at Blackpool & District Canine Society Championship show. Grateful thanks must go to my very efficient steward Gisela Duran who did an excellent job in making sure everything ran like clockwork. Finally thank you to the exhibitors for giving me such an excellent entry of 142 dogs making 183 entries, the largest entry across all breeds on the day. It really was a privilege to go over such a large entry of dogs and I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
The size of dogs has always been a perennial topic, but I was pleased to say overall, many of the dogs were of correct size on this occasion, with very few oversized dogs and only the odd one or two I couldn’t span. Bites were good and only an odd one with teeth out of line, although a few had broken teeth, quite a few had dirty teeth and some had small teeth which is something I really don’t like to see on, essentially a working terrier. It was good to find some really lovely tails, with not too many long thin, spindly tails we have seen in the past, although I was surprised to find four kinked tails in the entry.
Overall I thought it was a good entry, I found some quality exhibits and I was very pleased with my winners, and in particular will watch the progress of my puppy and junior placings with interest.
Yearling - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Placing Critique
G&T. A very smart, well presented dog in excellent coat and condition, shows himself to advantage. Nice flat otter like skull with little stop, dark eye and keen expression, good dentition. Stood well on good legs and small well padded feet with firm pasterns. Correct sized, very easy to span and finished off with a lovely short carroty tail.
Windsor Championship Dog Show
29th Jun 2023
Judge: Professor S P Dean (Tyrian)
My thanks to Windsor Dog Show for the judging appointment. Delayed by Covid, it is a sensible moment to retire from judging at Championship level, especially as the day was very enjoyable and a fine memory to end with. It was in fact a superb entry of high quality border terriers and my thanks to all the exhibitors, especially those who travelled long distances.
It was a delight when my BOB, Ch Otterbobs Tolsen, won the terrier group and an additional pleasure when my Best Veteran, Ch Cynetkoy Pillow Talk, placed third in the Veteran Group. Overall the borders proved to be sound and it was particularly enjoyable to find several dogs with large, strong teeth. Many were in a fit condition with firm muscle and active drive on the move. The majority had good shoulders coupled with hind quarters that looked capable of a day’s work. This correct construction translated into to good movement. The Border Terrier should remain a workmanlike terrier and future breeders need to keep that in mind.
The top decisions were decided by some of these less obvious merits and indeed my personal preferences but, in the end, I was pleased to see an entry of border terriers with so much quality. This bodes well for the future and has left me with memories of a most enjoyable day.
RDCC
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Placing Critique
High quality top five. Winner had it all, handy size, typical head, lovely reach of neck. Constructed correctly fore and hind, moving smoothly with good drive. Neat well set tail and well ribbed back. Harsh coat and thick pelt. RDCC
East of England Agricultural Society
6th Jul 2023
Judge: Joyce Martin (Merumhor)
Many thanks to the officers and committee for the invitation to judge Border Terriers at the East of England Agricultural Society Show, which was to be the last one run by this society. It was a super venue with lovely big rings which gave the dogs a chance to stride out. Many thanks to my ring stewards Peter and Lesley Armstrong for keeping things running smoothly and efficiently. I was delighted with my entry of 109 dogs making a total entry of 149 and pleased with the overall quality of dogs shown. Thank you to the exhibitors for giving the chance to go over your dogs and for the sporting way the placings were taken. It is indeed a privilege to have the opportunity do so. I was thrilled to be able to watch the terrier group and see my BOB - Stineval Lambert JW take group 1 in a quality line up. I also was delighted to hear that my BPIB - Glebeheath Ophelia went Group 3 in the Puppy Group.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG1, Stineval Lambert JW
DCC
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Placing Critique
A grizzle dog, presented in absolutely tip top condition. He has a super head with a moderately flat skull and little stop and dark eyes giving that keen expression so typical of the breed. He has a strong muzzle and jaw with big teeth, which I found lacking in a lot of exhibits today. He is so very well balanced and stood on straight legs with the tightest of feet and is narrow throughout. He has a good reach of neck which flows into a level topline and short thick tail well set on. The coat was the best of the day - harsh, tweedy texture with a pliable thick pelt. He was well angulated with good turn of stifle and well muscled. He strode out round the ring with purpose on a loose lead and really was enjoying himself. I was pleased to award him the DCC and BOB. I was delighted to watch him in the terrier group and see him move out effortlessly at one with his handler.
The Northern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
15th Jul 2023
Judge: Mr David Fryer (Irton)
My thanks to the Club for trusting me with a fine entry of dogs at this, one of my favourite shows; to my stewards for their understated efficiency which kept the show rolling; and to the exhibitors for the opportunity to go over their dogs, and for the sporting acceptance of my decisions.
The Border Terrier Breed Standard is a very brief document; as such, it needs some interpretation. The clue is in the first clause of it; ‘Essentially a working terrier’. This, together with a knowledge of the work the breed is traditionally expected to perform, gives an idea of the dog required. Thus we need a dog which can keep with the hunt over rough moorland country in what may be inclement weather, and then be able to go to ground and bolt or hold it’s own to a cornered fox. This implies sound, efficient movement, adequate heart and lung room, a weatherproof double coat and a thick, pliable pelt; but at the same time be small enough and flexible enough to follow a fox to ground .
Overall, I found most exhibits to be sound, and well presented (sometimes ‘overpresented’ to the extent that coats had more appearance than substance). The most prevalent fault I observed was untidy, converging front movement; an inevitable consequence of short upper arm and upright fronts. I did also find a few faulty bites; one undershot, one youngster with a lower incisor seriously out of line; and several with level bites, which, though permitted in the standard, are not (to my mind) desirable; also undesirable to me were the number of exhibits with small teeth in weak forefaces. There were also a couple of ‘winter noses’, but that, to me, is a purely cosmetic point and not to be penalised. All males were entire.
Limit - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Placing Critique
another smartly made dog, shorter coupled. Good coat, well prepared, moved correctly but not striding out well today
Class Critique
A challenging class, a lot of quality
Leeds Championship Show
29th Jul 2023
Judge: Mr Brian Aubrey (Jenabeck)
Thank you all for a wonderful entry, I had to make some difficult choices on the day, but as always, I judge the dog on the day friend or foe and not what the dog as done in the past or what it will do in the future.
a few things did concern me on the day (1 ) so Many dirty teeth, (2) a few unfit dogs due to being overweight, (3) and the most concerning is short legs on one or two of the borders,
DCC
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Placing Critique
This dog looked good in profile and not disappointed when going over him, grizzle of some quality, loved his head shape for type , correct front standing on neat well-padded feet, good shoulders placement leading in correct neck, ribs well back, racy hindquarters, well-muscled and fit dog, moved with drive my CC Winner told his fourth congratulations,
Paignton Championship Show
5th Aug 2023
Judge: Colin Powell (Bowtman)
Yearling - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Placing Critique
One of quality and type to him, good head shape and correct dentition, enough bone and substance to him, spannable, good angulations, in good coat and moved well covering the ground easily.
Driffield Championship Show
26th Aug 2023
Judge: Mrs. Liz Wright (Totherend)
My thanks to Driffield Championship Dog Show Society for the invitation to judge today and thanks to my stewards Peter and Lesley Armstrong, who kept the ring running smoothly. Thanks also to the exhibitors for allowing me to go over their dogs. Front movement in the breed still needs some improvement, but overall I had lots of quality exhibits. Bites were good and only one kinked tail.
Open - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Class Critique
What a class ! All quality dogs
City of Birmingham Championship Show
2nd Sep 2023
Judge: Mrs K Wilkinson (Otterkin)
Thank you to City of Birmingham for the invitation to judge this show, for the very large ring provided to the breed and to all the exhibitors who entered under me – I was very pleased with the overall quality of the entry of 122 dogs making 144 entries in these days of falling entries, with very few absentees (16 from “new dogs” by my count).
The ring stewards did an excellent job of keeping everything running smoothly – so thank you to John Gardner and Ken Francis.
I would like to send my best wishes to Anna Duxbury (Ridgebow) who had initially been under contract to judge this as her very first Championship Show. Having seen Anna judge at the Border Terrier Club’s Open show in February 2022, I know she is a very experienced and knowledgeable judge as well as an excellent breeder and hope in time that she is able to take on another Championship Show appointment in the future. I had originally been invited to judge this show in 2024 and had sent my acceptance letter, but when the Secretary contacted me, I agreed to bring forward the appointment to 2023.
I have taken the name/s of the owner/s and the dogs’ names direct from the catalogue. Some may have other owners or Kennel Names added, or awards such as Ch or JW added now, but I must use the details from the catalogue.
*Handlers* – please do not stuff food/tubes of treats into your dogs’ mouths just before the judge needs to look at their dentition. Those who stood behind their dogs and held the lead, I had no problem examining their dogs’ mouths, but a small number of others who were stuffing food into their dog’s mouth as I approached, once they moved away, some dogs were up on their hind legs trying to get more food/treats from you. I had to examine the rest of the dog then come back and look in the mouth again when the dogs were not fidgeting about looking for food. If you are doing it to avoid the dentition being checked, it won’t work as a judge will just come back to it!
It was quite hot in the hall. Kudos to all the dogs as they were not put off by the noise made when judge and/or handler stood on whatever was under the carpet making a “clunk” noise. I found when spanning dogs, almost all of them were hot underneath. Never felt that before, even when judging in 90 degree heat outside in America, so just be aware that your dog may be getting overheated.
Open - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Wolsingham & Wear Valley Agricultural Society Open Show
3rd Sep 2023
Judge: David Alcorn (Lourdace/Comalegy)
Thank you to the committee for inviting me to judge at this buzzing, well organised, show. It was an extremely hot day so I moved dogs less than I perhaps would normally, to allow for the extreme temperatures we were all enjoying but the dogs were not. There was a good public attendance who seemed to enjoy the array of breeds on show. Thank you for the marvellous entries in the terrier breeds which made for a very enjoyable day indeed.
Border Terrier
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Class Critique
Two good sorts in this class, who each have attributes to appraise. Both present typical outlines when stood up and have balance of angulation fore and aft. Preferred the front angulation and straighter front action of 1, but preferred the more otter like head of 2. Both easily spannable and presented in good order. A close decision
Darlington Championship Show
17th Sep 2023
Judge: Mrs D Bullen (Fevstone)
I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge for the second time. I had a good entry of 125 with a few absentees as is usual, the dogs were of varying types and sizes which is to be expected. The ones that were unspannable aren’t fit for function as they fall at the first hurdle so to speak.
There are quite a lot creeping into the breed of late which lack power in the foreface. Falling away below the eye with a foreign expression. Also lacking in underjaw. Again a weakness in the breed which needs addressing or we will lose these qualities essential to work. A lot now have too short an upperarm which is vital in construction as it propels the dog forward as he should cover the ground effortlessly striding out. Not Pitter patter slowly. On a more positive note I found a lot of quality true to type borders that were a pleasure to judge. Effortless free movement which is essential. I’m sure the breed will go on to have a bright future if we all keep to the breed type.
Open - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Championship Show
30th Sep 2023
Judge: Mrs J Guvercin (Glebeheath)
Thank you to the committee for this appointment, everyone worked hard to make it an enjoyable day. This venue always has a super atmosphere, however, the ring is too small really to see outlines, being far too near the dogs and side profile movement is very difficult to see, let alone for the dogs to perform really well. Many moved poorly, not liking the smooth mats and although I had to judge them on this today, I think most would move much better outside in a big grass ring.
Open - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Stineval Lambert JW
Class Critique
A lovely class with a lot to like about all 5, all deserving of a title.
The Scottish Kennel Club
1st Oct 2023
Judge: Mr M Armstrong (Bitcon)
RDCC
Name at show: CH Stineval Lambert JW
Open - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: CH Stineval Lambert JW
Placing Critique
Another super young dog, good head, eye and expression, well made body, good bone and feet, moved well keeping a good top-line on the move, shown in tip top body and coat, close to 1, 2 super dogs the breed should be proud of, RDCC.
South Wales Kennel Association
13th Oct 2023
Judge: Mr W Shorthose (Cundytyke)
I think hind movement has generally improved though the same cannot be said for fronts. Most were shown in good coat and only one exhibit was clearly of poor temperament.
Open - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: CH Stineval Lambert JW
Placing Critique
Little bit taller, moved very well and shown in good coat, strong, short muzzle and scopey body.
Northern Counties Sporting Terrier Association Group Open Show
15th Oct 2023
Judge: Mr Ian Halbert (Marrimay)
I would like to thank the committee for the kind invitation to judge Border Terriers and for the warm welcome I received. Also thanks go to my steward for doing such a good job. My apologies to the Secretary and exhibitors for the delay in submitting this critique due to circumstances beyond my control
Best Of Breed
Name at show: CH Stineval Lambert JW
Best Dog
Name at show: CH Stineval Lambert JW
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: CH Stineval Lambert JW
Placing Critique
Presented in very good order. Excellent coat and pelt, racey and moved well. Good head and neck, well laid shoulders, good spring of rib. Well set on tail. Moved well
The Scottish Border Terrier Club Championship Show
11th Nov 2023
Judge: Mr Mark Lowry (Ravenside)
Firstly, I would like to thank everyone for a lovely entry and also to the Scottish BTC for this opportunity. Special thanks go to my two stewards for the day who kept everything running smoothly and for their good company. Although the lighting in the hall isn’t the best, it was adequate and the large square ring was perfect for watching movement, something I feel is very important in a border terrier. On that note I found my main winners to excel in this department. I was pleased to judge some strong puppy classes and also some strong adult classes
Open - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: CH Stineval Lambert JW
Northern Counties Sporting Terrier Golden Jubilee Open Show
17th Mar 2024
Judge: Mrs Margaret Davies (Glenorchy)
Many Thanks to the Society for inviting me to judge at their Golden Jubilee Open Show. Thank you to my two stewards who kept things running smoothly and also my grateful thanks to all the exhibitors who came under me and gave me a lovely entry.
Most of the exhibits were presented in a good clean condition, but a few could have done with a little finer tuning on their presentation. Just one level bite.
I find the true otter head is disappearing and movement left a lot to be desired, fronts were knitting and rears were moving close behind. Apart from that, I had an enjoyable day, thank you all.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: CH Stineval Lambert JW
Best Dog
Name at show: CH Stineval Lambert JW
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: CH Stineval Lambert JW
Placing Critique
lovely dog who was presented in super condition, he has an excellent coat, good otter head with neat ears, lovely dark eye with keen expression, good dentition, correct depth of muzzle. Nice reach of neck which flowed into good shoulder placement, excellent topline which he held on the move. His movement was excellent both coming and going. Pleased to award him BOB.
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
30th Mar 2024
Judge: Mrs Lynda Ward (Roundtown)
It was an honour to be invited to judge this, our parent club’s show. My thanks to the committee who ran such a lovely event with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. My judge’s gift is much appreciated and will be a treasured momento of the day.
My superstar stewards, Janice Johnson and Liz Barrett, worked hard and unobtrusively whilst keeping the classes moving smoothly over a long day – well done ladies.
Many thanks of course to the exhibitors who made the journey on a major bank holiday weekend giving a large and quality entry of 190 dogs making 229 entries plus 10 NFC.
I had some lovely sound and typical Borders to go over and, had I had them, I would have had no qualms in awarding 4 dog tickets and 5 bitch tickets.
Unfortunately there are always downsides in a big entry and today size was an issue with some overly large exhibits who were not spannable and very heavily built.
There were a number of youngsters which were obviously unused to having their mouths examined and more practice in a calm atmosphere would help to make them comfortable and avoid stress for them and their handlers.
Ears need watching as some were quite large and spoiled the head.
Sadly, as in the past I must complain about long tails. Tails are an integral aspect of the overall picture of a typical Border outline and long is simply wrong. Our breed standard is spartan compared to many others but for tails the description is clear and begins with, “Moderately short; fairly thick at base, then tapering.” Hopefully the issue will be addressed before the untypical becomes the norm.
On a positive note …
Feet were overall small and thickly padded although some would benefit from trimming and shorter nails.
There was a good number of lovely otter-like heads of correct proportions with well placed dark eyes and a keen expression.
As is usual these days coat presentation was generally good and today there were plenty of dense coats of correct texture and thick skins.
Do I think the quality shown in this entry bodes well for the breed? Yes.
Open - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: CH Stineval Lambert JW
National Terrier Club
6th Apr 2024
Judge: Miss Elspeth Jackson (Clipstone)
Thanks to the National Terrier Club for their invitation to judge at this prestigious show and to the exhibitors who did me the honour of judging their dogs. I was lucky to have two efficient stewards who kept things running smoothly, thank you Laura and Dave.
The entry showed a good depth of quality. In many classes the places were hotly contested with decisions needing to be made on the narrowest of margins. I was very pleased to find that there were some good coats on thick pelts and the nice thick short tails which set off a good border so well.
RDCC
Name at show: CH Stineval Lambert JW
Open - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: CH Stineval Lambert JW
Placing Critique
Another quality dog presented in super fettle with good double jacket on thick skin. He has a lovely reach of neck, good shoulder and super rib, strong loin and racy muscular quarters which he used well going around the ring. Good for size and balance. A tough decision between him and 1st but he easily took the RDCC
Class Critique
What a super class of quality dogs in all the placings and beyond.
