Show Placings
Birmingham & District Gundog & Terrier Club Open Show
5th Oct 2024
Judge: Irene Glen (Wilholme/Bessalone)
Best Puppy
Name at show: Jordith Serenella
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Jordith Serenella
Placing Critique
Promising puppy who is of a good make and shape and at 7months has a good strength of head and muzzle with a dark eye and an alert expressions. Well made front assembly with a lovely lay of shoulder. Well ribbed back and has well angulated quarters. Presented in a good jacket and moved soundly. BPIB
South Wales Kennel Association
13th Oct 2024
Judge: Mrs Trudi Baird (Dowgri)
I was honoured to accept SWKA's invitation to judge at their championship dog show where I received a warm welcome,even on cold day!
A Big applause to my two fabulous stewards ( I’m so sorry I forgot to make a note of your names – you were so appreciated by myself and the exhibitors)
It was such a very cold day inside the halls ,though myself being on my feet continuously moving,I kept warm.Unsurprisingly some dogs were feeling the chill and shivering on the table which showed how cold it was.
I was honoured and humbled to have such a fabulous entry both numerically and in quality, especially the limit & Open dog classes where I can quite rightly use the old cliche “I wish I had more cards to give out “, it's unfortunate when you have to let some dogs go unplaced that had great appeal, but such was the quality today .
Before my journey back to Cornwall that day I managed to stay and watch the groups where both the BoB & BPIB gave fantastic accounts of themselves, the exciting puppy gaining PGrp 1, he went back for the final day to go all the way to BPIS.
We were sadly unfortunate to have a large Terrier breed crated close by who's owners seemed unaware of the their unattended dogs behaviour ,every time human or dog traffic went by it caused them to “ kick off “frequently .This isn't fair on dogs on the table being examined or dogs on the move, therefore I had to stop judging twice until attempts to quieten the offending dogs were made.
A few points of note were-
A small handful of youngsters lacked body condition, I could feel ribs with no covering teamed with thin pelts. I believe diet & exercise comes into play here so consider what & how much you’re feeding , plus good exercise regime
Mouths were disappointing ,some with very small teeth & more untidy bites than I've encountered in the past.
Movement was ok in the main though it let down some otherwise beautiful exhibits who looked a picture stood but sadly fell apart on the move, we had the odd flicking out front foot , plaiting fronts, crabbing , wide rears & some loosing their top lines.
Lastly a plea – it would help immensely if exhibitors didn’t use excess bait on the table while a judge is trying hard to get a good clear look at bites ,it meant a fight to get a proper view of the mouth while a dog is having bait pushed in or the dog is busily chewing . Holding off baiting until the judge has got past the head would be most helpful.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Jordith Serenella
Placing Critique
Adorable young puppy , my notes say cheeky expression! & she really was a delight.
Pretty head and expression with well placed ear and correct bite.Neat front with ok bone and small tight feet.
Good top line and tail set. She moved out and back confident and happy, though needs to tighten which I'm sure will come with maturity.
Just hope she grows on but time is in her side.Very promising.
Grantham & DCS Open Show
19th Oct 2024
Judge: Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale)
Puppy /
Reserve
Name at show: Jordith Serenella
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
20th Oct 2024
Judge: Mr Ken Fraser (Ycart)
I would like to thank the committee and the members of the club for allowing me to judge this show, special thanks to the committee for the appreciation gifts. The exhibitors who accepted the results sportingly and finally thanks must also go to the Stewards who made the show run with ease.
Movement unfortunately seems to be lacking in some exhibits namely fronts with a lack of reach due to short upper arms, as too are some rear movements with a lack of drive. This is a very important part of the breed not just to cover the ground efficiently but for the overall construction of the dog to perform its task as a working terrier. coats as always are in various stages which as long as there is evidence of a jacket with texture coming through should not be penalised. temperaments were on the whole good with no signs of aggression, another issue which seems to be creeping into the breed, this too is totally unacceptable for a working terrier and must be discouraged.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Jordith Serenella
Placing Critique
Red grizzle head,neck, teeth ok,spannable, moved ok,harsh jacket with thick loose pelt.
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Open Show
16th Nov 2024
Judge: Sarah Pateman (Lessien)
I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge their open show. Also, all the exhibitors for such an amazing entry and for allowing me to go over their lovely Border Terriers. It was a great day with a quality entry and a good atmosphere. I was aware people had travelled and some afar and I was given the opportunity not to take a break for lunch to allow those that were driving to possibly not have to drive in the dark, so I think it worked out well in the end. Lots of dogs out of coat but I was aware Crufts is coming up so the timing is crucial for coats to be ready for the big day.
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Jordith Serenella
Placing Critique
Feb 2024, G&T litter sister to first, not a lot in these two but preferred overall look of one and movement. This girl slightly heavier set than first.
West Midland Terrier Society Premier Open Show
30th Nov 2024
Judge: Amelie Smith (Alncroft)
Thank you very much to the WMTS society for inviting me to judge at their show once again. It was a pleasure officiating at such a well run show, organised by true terrier enthusiasts. I was very pleased with my entries for both Border and Jack Russell Terriers. I was very pleased with my principle winners. I would also like to extend my appreciation to the exhibitors for their entries.
Junior - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Jordith Serenella
Class Critique
Challenging class to judge as they were all very different in type.
Burton on Trent KA Open show
8th Dec 2024
Judge: Helen Sutton (Benzali)
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Jordith Serenella
Ladies Kennel Association
12th Dec 2024
Judge: Miss Sally Leslie (Risdene)
Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Jordith Serenella
Good Citizen - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Jordith Serenella
Oakengates DCS Open Show
22nd Dec 2024
Judge: Mr Edward Allen (Penparc)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Jordith Serenella
Luton CA Open Show
30th Dec 2024
Judge: Mr Stephen Goodwin (Lanola)
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Jordith Serenella
