Show Placings
Kent County Canine Association Open Show
19th Feb 2023
Judge: Francis Goldfinch
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Starmix Candy
Woolwich, Bexley & District Canine Association Open Show
19th Mar 2023
Judge: David Burrage (Sametova)
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Starmix Candy
Placing Critique
9 months bitch of smaller stature as follows her age, good harsh pelt, moved with purpose and drive
Crystal Palace Canine Association Dog Show
8th Apr 2023
Judge: Mrs Laura Jordan-Smith (Jordith)
Puppy /
Reserve
Name at show: Starmix Candy
Gravesend and Medway Towns Canine Society Open Show
14th May 2023
Judge: Mr Paul Richardson (Weisel)
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Starmix Candy
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.
Junior - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Starmix Candy
Kent County Canine Asociation Open Show
20th Aug 2023
Judge: Debra Wilson (Jandade)
Junior /
Reserve
Name at show: Starmix Candy
Horley & DSS Open Show
27th Aug 2023
Judge: Mr Tan Nagrecha (Chandlimore)
Junior /
Reserve
Name at show: Starmix Candy
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.
Junior - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Starmix Candy
Class Critique
Some of this class were moving erratically and paid the price.
Richmond Championship Show
8th Sep 2023
Judge: Mr Tim Ball (Kaitak)
Junior - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Starmix Candy
Gravesend and Medway Towns Canine Society Open Show
15th Oct 2023
Judge: Paul Eardley (Sherex)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Starmix Candy
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Starmix Candy
East Kent Canine Society Open Show
5th Nov 2023
Judge: Michael Blay (Longbarrow)
Yearling /
Second Place
Name at show: Starmix Candy
Folkestone, Hythe & DCS Open Show
3rd Mar 2024
Judge: Mrs J Lilley (Kensing)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Starmix Candy
Woolwich, Bexley & District Canine Association Open Show
17th Mar 2024
Judge: Lauren Goddard (Awbrooksky)
Post Graduate /
Reserve
Name at show: Starmix Candy
The Southern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
29th Jun 2024
Judge: Mrs Margaret Sneddon (Kersfell)
I would like to thank the Committee for offering me this appointment, I was honoured to be given this opportunity. Thank you also to my stewards for all their hard work keeping the show running as smoothly as possible, for which I was very grateful. There were some lovely dogs present but front movement and lack of correct length and angulation of the upper arm continues to be a problem in some exhibits as well as size and correct coat . We should not forget the first line in the breed standard “essentially a working terrier”.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Starmix Candy
The East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
5th Jul 2024
Judge: Miss Anita Harrison (Iacheslei)
Many thanks to the committee for the invitation to judge. Everyone worked hard throughout the day to ensure it ran smoothly. There were a few clashes with the main Boston Championship show but these were well managed. Thanks also to the competitors for accepting my decisions in a sporting manner and creating a wonderful atmosphere around the ring.
There was a super entry of 172 dogs making 217 entries which I found both exciting and daunting, having had a total knee replacement operation just weeks before!
Overall, I found the standard of exhibits was good. Coats were a mixture ranging from pure undercoat to absolute perfection. The majority of exhibits were spannable. All dogs were entire. I found just one undershot mouth. I forgave loose movement in some of the younger dogs which will hopefully tighten as they mature, but adults moving wide or close had to be penalised. Several lacked bone and substance, being on the leg as well as short coupled making the outline somewhat squarer than I was looking for. Handling was generally good, with one very professional young handler who really impressed me with her skills. My main winners were presented in stunning condition, and I had some difficult decisions to make in the higher classes, wishing I could award more than just one Challenge Certificate.
Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Starmix Candy
Boston & District Canine Society
5th Jul 2024
Judge: Julie Green (Breckgreen & Stowthorney)
I would like to thanks the officers and committee of Boston and District Canine society for inviting me to give my first set of tickets in Border Terriers. It was such a well-run show and in such a lovely setting. I would also like to thank the exhibitors who entered under me. Thanks also to my two stewards who kept the ring moving for me on the day.
All in all, I was happy with my entry. I found all males to be entire and no kinked tails on the day. A couple of mouths that were not quite correct.
Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Starmix Candy
Placing Critique
Grizzle bitch of nice size. Came to the hand well. She had a good head and expression. Good dentition and neat ears. Good reach of neck into well laid shoulders. Shown in a good harch double jacket with a good handful of pelt. Moved out well for her handler.
Tunbridge Wells & District Canine Society Open Show
27th Jul 2024
Judge: Mr Matt Smith (Alncroft)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Starmix Candy
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Starmix Candy
Kent County Canine Asociation Open Show
18th Aug 2024
Judge: Sarah Richardson (Talyot)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Starmix Candy
Placing Critique
2year old dark grizzle female. Feminine head, shown in good jacket. Preferred proportions of 1st. RBoB
Horley & DSS Premier Open Show
25th Aug 2024
Judge: Philip Fricker (Calavey)
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Starmix Candy
South West Essex CA Open Show
26th Aug 2024
Judge: Irene Glen (Wilholme/Bessalone)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Starmix Candy
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Starmix Candy
Richmond Championship Show
7th Sep 2024
Judge: Mr Bob Blackley (Vaevictus)
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Starmix Candy
Beckenham & DCS Open Show
6th Oct 2024
Judge: Mr Anthony Hadley
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Starmix Candy
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Starmix Candy
Gravesend and Medway Towns Canine Society Open Show
20th Oct 2024
Judge: Ms Cara Davani (Kebulak)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Starmix Candy
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Starmix Candy
