Show Placings
Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
18th Nov 2012
Judge: Mrs Gill Hunt (Ottaswell)
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Bramblesgate Razzle Dazzle
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Open Show
25th Nov 2012
Judge: Mrs Eileen Cole (Towden)
I would like to thank the club for inviting me to judge their open show and what an enjoyable day I had, also for the lovely present and flowers, and to my two stewards who were very efficient and kept the ring running smoothly. I had a very good entry of dogs thanks to the exhibitors with some good quality dogs to go over although rear movement on some could be better but I was very pleased with my top winners.
Best Puppy
Name at show: Bramblesgate Razzle Dazzle
Best Dog
Name at show: Bramblesgate Razzle Dazzle
Reserve Best In Show
Name at show: Bramblesgate Razzle Dazzle
Best Opposite Sex
Name at show: Bramblesgate Razzle Dazzle
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Bramblesgate Razzle Dazzle
Placing Critique
7 mth grizzle, super masculine otter head nice width between correct set and shape ears, strong scissor bite teeth, narrow front, good length of body and neck, well placed shoulders into level top line, deep in chest and well developed hind quarters, and bend of stifle neat tight feet, well set on carrot tail, in good coat and thick pelt, spanned ok, moved well both ways. RBIS, BD, BP, BOS.
Novice - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Bramblesgate Razzle Dazzle
Special Beginners - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Bramblesgate Razzle Dazzle
Ladies Kennel Association
16th Dec 2012
Judge: Ms Michelle Barnett
I was honoured to judge at this what I consider a BIS of championship shows. I would like to extend my thanks to the society for the invite, the warm hospitality and friendly relaxed atmosphere made for a superior judging experience. Also much thanks to my ring steward Mr Eddie Bishop, who did a splendid job in his management of the ring in a professional and efficient manner. A super entry of 188 which understandably presented me with many varieties of type. Mouths across the entry were good with only one level bite. A few with chipped teeth and the missing tooth (which should not penalise all things being equal an otherwise quality exhibit in a working breed) no kinks in tails and all males were entire .It was also pleasing to see more shown in the correct double jacket, but sadly some of dogs that appealed to me for breed type paid the penalty as although their jackets pleased for depth they lacked the weatherproof quality essential in a working terrier coat. I was very pleased to see my entry thankfully lacking the “showy boxy terrier types†of late.
It was a pleasure to judge dogs of correct border type, temperament, fit , healthy exhibits who were presented in such good condition. Needless to say the exhibits were a credit to their owners and throughout the day the quality was first rate making lots of my decisions close ones with many leaving without a placing. The puppy classes in particular were numerical high and it was a pity I had to discard many good exhibits of the breed. But this quality can only bode well for the future. It was also nice to be told that the exhibits in the Good citizens classes apart from gaining a good citizen award the entry also had dogs who took part in Obedience, Agility and Gundog send aways proving once again that borders can really turn their paw to all manner of activities outside of their already busy show calendar.
I felt that my principle winners fulfilled the “Essentially a working terrier†breed standard requirement with that extra something that makes top winner .
I was delighted to learn that I had the top entry in the terrier group Thank you to all the exhibitors for the super entry, particularly appreciated in these difficult economic times and for making it such an enjoyable day
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Bramblesgate Razzle Dazzle
Placing Critique
well balanced 7 mth old grizzle & tan. Good shaped otter head, dark neat ear correct bite, strength of muzzle and strong underjaw. Good neck shoulders and correct length of rib with good angulation to quarters. Good for size and span and bone. He was shown in correct double jacket with good pelt. Correct tail set and carriage. He moved out soundly fore and aft. Holds much promise. BPD
Boston & District Canine Society Championship Show
13th Jan 2013
Judge: Mrs Janice Johnson
My thanks firstly go to Boston & District Canine Society Committee for giving me this opportunity to judge the breed again, for looking after me on the day and providing my excellent stewards who gave me great support throughout the day with their efficiency and unobtrusive discretion.
Secondly the exhibitors, who travelled many miles for my judgment, thank you all for taking my decisions sportingly. Thank goodness we didnâ??t have the following weekend when we were all had over 6 inches of snow!
I was extremely pleased with my main winners who all deserved their placings and I was delighted when I received the news that my BOB winner had gone G2 in Terrier Group under Ernie Darby and my best puppy had gone G1 in the Terrier Group under Peter Clifton.
I had some really good examples of the breed to go over and it is a pleasure when you find an exhibit in a class that really meets all your requirements. Movement in the younger classes was inconsistent some may settle others will not. I had a number of very nice quality borders who I know will go on to greater things and some promising puppies, I will watch their futures with interest. Coats on the whole were good with most of the exhibits having thick pelts.
Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Bramblesgate Razzle Dazzle
Placing Critique
another very nice puppy to go over, shown in correct coat with thick pelt, typical border head and expression with good reach of neck, easily spanned, nicely put together with no exaggerations
Isle of Ely Canine Society Open Show
2nd Feb 2013
Judge: Jem Thomas (Daluce)
Best Puppy
Name at show: Bramblesgate Razzle Dazzle
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Bramblesgate Razzle Dazzle
Placing Critique
Just shy of 11 months old. Excelled in head. Short strong muzzle. Excellent coat with depth and thick pelt. Moved very well in profile and from the rear, just needs to settle a little in front. Up to size. Hope he does not grow on. BP
Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
10th Feb 2013
Judge: Mr M. Hollingsbee (Otterwood)
I would like to thank the Officers and Committee of the Club for their kind invitation to judge this show, my third opportunity at a breed club show.
My heartfelt thanks to my two stewards, Kathy Newsome and Jem Thomas who, by their calm organizing ability ensured that the show ran smoothly and finished in good time for the exhibitors to beat the inclement weather.
Finally the exhibitors for braving the threatened snow storm and allowing me to go over their dogs.
I only found one bad mouth. The quality of coats varied as would be expected in the run up to Crufts. Of concern to me is that a few of the exhibits were much too large for the standard. To be able to go to ground it is essential that the breed does not get oversized. Overall the quality of the exhibits was good and decisions in some of the classes were very close.
Puppy - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Bramblesgate Razzle Dazzle
Newark & District Canine Society Open Show
23rd Feb 2013
Judge: Jo Dowdy (Denzilly)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG4, Bramblesgate Razzle Dazzle
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Bramblesgate Razzle Dazzle
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Bramblesgate Razzle Dazzle
Herts & Essex Border Canine Society Open Show
17th Mar 2013
Judge: Mr Gavin Robertson (Soletrader)
Puppy /
Third Place
Name at show: Bramblesgate Razzle Dazzle
Newmarket & District Canine Society
30th Jun 2013
Judge: Amanda Kenna
I would like to thank the officers and their commitee for inviting me to judge, and a big thank you to all the exhibitors who gave me a lovely entry, and to my steward for her smooth running of the ring. It was a lovely day, the weather was good and the food was great.
Special Yearling /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Bramblesgate Razzle Dazzle
Great Yarmouth Gorleston & District Canine Society Open Show
29th Sep 2013
Judge: Mrs M Sneddon (Kersfell)
Special Yearling /
Second Place
Name at show: Bramblesgate Razzle Dazzle
Boston & District Canine Society
12th Jan 2014
Judge: Mr David Maggs
I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge at this show, and to my two stewards who were very efficient and good natured throughout. I was a little dissapointed at the lack of coat on quite a few of the exhibits today, apparently many had been stripped ready for Crufts,I found no bad mouths, movement on the whole was good and I was very pleased with the overall condition and soundness, had no problem spanning any of the exhibits.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Bramblesgate Razzle Dazzle
Placing Critique
head and teeth good,nice reach of neck, lacked a little in coat but pelt was nice and thick, strong in bone, moved well
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
16th Feb 2014
Judge: Mrs Ann Maltby (Pherjan)
Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Bramblesgate Razzle Dazzle
Placing Critique
Grizzle dog with good length of neck into well angulated shoulders. Dark eye of correct shape, scissor bite in strong jaw, spanned with ease, moved well.
Dunstable & District Canine Society
21st Apr 2014
Judge: Mr Mike Blay
Post Graduate /
Reserve
Name at show: Bramblesgate Razzle Dazzle
East of England Championship Show
6th Jul 2014
Judge: Miss Jean Singh
I would like to thank my stewards who kept the event running smoothly. My decisions were made on the exhibit on the day
I found heavy ears are creeping in, detracting from the otter head and keen expression. An excessive amount of exhibits were not in hard, toned condition. ‘Couch potato’ dogs come to mind. Front movement is also a cause for concern. I found two level mouths, one just level and a puppy , had a tooth out of line. My decision on some unplaced exhibits were a culmination of a long foreface and untypical expression, unspannable even though I gave some leeway and poor front movement.
Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Bramblesgate Razzle Dazzle
Placing Critique
similar to winner however slightly heavy in ear, movement was acceptable.
Grantham & District Canine Society
18th Oct 2014
Judge: Mr K. Green (Terabyte)
Post Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Bramblesgate Razzle Dazzle
Hitchin & DCS Open Show
19th Oct 2014
Judge: Margaret Yates (Okarito)
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Bramblesgate Razzle Dazzle
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
16th Nov 2014
Judge: Miss Tracy Peacock (Ragatam)
I would like to thank the committee for the judging appointment and the two stewards, Jem Thomas and Margaret Davies. I enjoyed my day very much. Thanks to the exhibitors for an excellent entry. I was pleased with my principle winners. Some dogs were penalised today for lack of coat, I know coats will grow back. Movement in some exhibits left a lot to be desired.
Graduate - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Bramblesgate Razzle Dazzle
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Open Show
23rd Nov 2014
Judge: Jane Moreton-Shaw (Fehmarn)
I would like to thank the committee and members for inviting me to judge at the show, and to all those who entered under me. Also thanks to my two stewards Robert Brewster and Jeremy Young and for those who prepared lunch.
I thoroughly enjoyed the day and was very happy with my winners. In a couple of classes the decision was very close. There were no kinked tails, temperaments were good on the whole, with only 3 that were roughly handled, subsequently the dogs were behaving nervously. I had a couple of bad bites and a couple of level bites. All bar two were spannable. Coats again on the whole were good. Thank you to the exhibitors for accepting my decisions, apart from one unsportsmanlike behaviour in the ring!! The class I enjoyed judging the most on the day was Veteran Bitch. Lovely classy bitches in good condition and very close decisions between them all.
Post Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Bramblesgate Razzle Dazzle
Placing Critique
A lovely typey Border with a good head & bite. Lovely length of body & rib. Moved a little close in front. Nails needed trimming.
Ladies Kennel Association
14th Dec 2014
Judge: Mr David G Winsley (Davmar)
Though the standard calls for a narrow body I found many dogs who were too skinny & I could easily feel their ribs! Heads were quite disappointing, many had long weak muzzles not the proportions one associates with an Otters head. Many exhibits lack the small round foot & I doubt if they would cope with the exercise it needs to follow a horse. Coats were mixed & many just a seasonal problem.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Bramblesgate Razzle Dazzle
Luton Canine Association Open Show
29th Dec 2014
Judge: Mr Jeff Horswell (Drakesleat)
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Bramblesgate Razzle Dazzle
Boston & District Canine Society
11th Jan 2015
Judge: Mrs Julie Guvercin
Thank you to all exhibitors for your entries I had a good cross section of dogs to choose from. Some dogs that I have admired in the past were either not in coat or didn’t move well and others that I've not noticed before, were 'found ' on the table. We must all remember judging should be on the day and not on what something has won or not won, beforehand. I'm sure the same dogs could be placed differently on another day under me, some that did or didn't perform affected their placings accordingly.
Some super puppies coming through, with all four of my puppy class winners looking very promising. They gave me some hair splitting decisions.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Bramblesgate Razzle Dazzle
Placing Critique
Dark grizzle in good coat but could have carried an extra pound to his advantage. Masculine head and nice overall balance with well set, if a bit long, tail. Moves well enough, but was outshone by ones happy nature.
Isle of Ely C.S Open Show
7th Feb 2015
Judge: Mr.M. Walshaw
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Bramblesgate Razzle Dazzle
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
15th Feb 2015
Judge: Mr C Wallace (Hobholt)
This was my 1st Breed Club Show appointment and I would like to thank the Midland Border Terrier Club Committee for the opportunity to judge the show. Thanks also to my stewards, Bob & Liz Wright who did a great job ensuring the smooth running of the ring throughout the day. Thanks also to all the exhibitors for allowing me to go over your Borders’.
All Borders were in good health, had good mouths and were complete. I was impressed with most coats and particularly pelts which were mainly loose and thick. A number of coats were clearly coming through to be at their best for Crufts.
I like “moderate” Borders, not exaggerated in any way. Of importance, straight, narrow fronts, good shoulders. Hind quarters racy, body fairly long as described in the standard. Equally I like movement to be a good length of stride with purpose & drive. On movement, some front and rear movement was not great, some wrists were astray, some “knitting” and some were better shown on a loose lead and not “strung up”. In summary, I was pleased with my winners & many down the line in some classes, I enjoyed the day, thank you all again for bringing your Borders’, it was appreciated.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Bramblesgate Razzle Dazzle
Placing Critique
Gr&T, Strong head, dark eye, nice expression, larger ears than 1, good topline, strong loins, slightly rounder in rib than 1, spanned OK, movement was fine, quality coat and pelt.
National Terrier
4th Apr 2015
Judge: Mr W Shorthose (Cundytyke)
Overall, I felt there was reasonable quality in those forward. Some exhibitors continue to have their dogs underfed and/or carrying little muscle, both to the detriment of a terrier expected to put in a day’s work. There were a number of untypical heads – lacking width to the skull and strength to the muzzle. Please keep in mind the shape of an otter’s skull.
I was very pleased with my top winners and extend my thanks to all the exhibitors.
Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Bramblesgate Razzle Dazzle
Placing Critique
Not so settled when on the move. Good shape of head and length of body but not as narrow through the ribs as 1. Coat OK.
The East Anglian Border Terrier Club Championship Show
12th Apr 2015
Judge: Mr Graham Pickering (Picer)
I would like to thank the East Anglian Border Terrier Club for their kind invitation to judge their 2015 Championship Show. It was both an honour and a pleasure to accept this appointment. Thank you to the committee for their hospitality, and special acknowledgement to Bev, Laurence and Zoe Jackson for their efficient stewarding and keeping everything running smoothly throughout the day.
I terms of exhibits, there were many difficult decisions during the day and some real quality dogs were left unplaced. In general, the quality was very good and the majority of dogs were spannable and I only saw one example of an incorrect bite. All dogs were entire and as is usual some coats were exceptional whilst others were either just coming in or past their best.
There were a few examples of heads that are untypical of the breed, in that they lack strength of foreface, width of skull and have eyes that are too close together – these are not what I would describe as ‘like that of an otter’.
On a more positive note I was very happy with all my winners, believing them to be excellent examples of the breed and would like to say thank you to all exhibitors for allowing me the honour of judging their dogs
Post Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Bramblesgate Razzle Dazzle
Placing Critique
A grizzle dog with correct body proportions. A typical head and expression, lovely dark eye with plenty of strength in his foreface. A straight front with well laid back shoulders and good rib. Just right for body muscle and good double coat. Moved well.
Class Critique
Again, another close decision. Both first two places were good examples of the breed standard
Midland Counties Canine Society
25th Oct 2015
Judge: Miss Michelle Barnett (Brockfox)
My sincere thanks go to the society for the superb welcome and hospitality at this premium show, my proficient stewards and last but most importantly the exhibits and their exhibitors for their entries and sporting attitude. It was so nice to hear the ringside applause bestowed upon fellow exhibitors and as a judge it really does make for a pleasurable days judging
After my considerable absence ringside, my findings today were overall as always seems to be the case was the varieties in type, And some of the entry sadly on the day was far too big and by this i mean not necessarily in length of leg ( which the correct term is tall ) but in depth of chest and heavy shoulders , Fundamentally not the supple lithe bodies which is vital in an earth dog ,and an essential breed characteristic that we must strive to breed for.
Please assess your dogs objectively and ask yourself of your own dogs "is this really the build of an earth dog" ?
Mouths were on the whole correct but some very tight bites were apparent and teeth out of aliment I also found heavy almost houndy ears are also creeping in .
Always wanting to finish on a high note, once again temperaments as to be expected were excellent and all males were entire. As always when judging I was looking for a correct sized spannable tweedy border who comes to hand well, with the requisite ottery head shown in correct double jacket and thick pliable pelt, thus providing them the protection required of a working dog coupled with a lithe body with hard muscle tone and fitness to enable them to endure a day in the field
And in completing my appointment I was thrilled with my final line ups and ultimately such exemplary representatives of the breed to award the final top honours too.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Bramblesgate Razzle Dazzle
The Midland Border Terrier Club Championship Show
7th Aug 2016
Judge: Dogs: Ms Elspeth Jackson, Bitches: Mr Mike Hollingsbee
Dogs - Elspeth Jackson
I would like to extend many thanks to The Committee of the Midland Border Terrier Club for once again organising an enjoyable, well run show with a relaxed garden party atmosphere. It was an honour and a pleasure this year to enjoy it as Judge of the dog classes and I would like to thank the Officers and Committee for this honour. I was very ably assisted by two capable and efficient stewards to whom I would like to give thanks both for their help and for their hospitality. Further and important thanks are due to all the exhibitors who did me the honour of going over their dogs. It was a super entry both numerically and in depth of quality with cc quality dogs right down the line in some classes.
Bitches - Mike Hollingsbee
I would like to thank the Officers and Committee of the Club for inviting me to judge bitches at their show. I would also like to thank my stewards Sharon Pickering and Helen Thomas for keeping me in order and running the ring so efficiently. My thanks also go to the exhibitors for allowing me to examine their dogs and accepting my decisions.
Together with my co-judge Elspeth Jackson we managed to agree on the major honours of the day apart from Best Veteran. I preferred Elspeth’s dog choice and she chose my selection of veteran bitch. Our referee John Dace was called in and awarded Best Veteran to the bitch.
Graduate - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Bramblesgate Razzle Dazzle
Placing Critique
Grizzle dog with a tight harsh new coat on a good pelt. Well proportioned head with strong muzzle, good bite and correct breadth of skull, neat ears.
East Anglian Border Terrier Club Open Show
20th Nov 2016
Judge: Mr Dave Matthews (Tojamatt)
My thanks to The East Anglian Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge the November Open Show also my stewards Rob Brewster and Bev Jackson for their help throughout the day. It was a lovely venue and atmosphere and a very well run show. Thanks also to all the exhibitors who entered the show and accepted my decisions with great sportsmanship.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Bramblesgate Razzle Dazzle
Boston & District Canine Society
8th Jan 2017
Judge: Mr E Houston
My thanks to the Society for inviting me,to my two very able stewards, Barry and Debs,and,most especially,to the exhibitors who allowed me the privilege of going over their dogs and who accepted my decisions so sportingly.
Overall I was very impressed with the quality of the entry.The limit and open classes in both sexes had quality beyond the placings and there were some very promising puppies,especially among the bitches- this must augur well for the future.Heads were largely typical,most were spannable and considering the time of year I was pleasantly surprised to find so many in good coat.On the downside,many were lacking muscletone and front movement continues to be an issue and not just in the lower classes.I was pleased with both line ups and thought my main winners excellent examples of the breed. I was delighted to hear that my Best of Breed went on to win the Group.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Bramblesgate Razzle Dazzle
Sheringham & DKA Open Show
16th Sep 2018
Judge: Mr Paul Brannan (Brankell)
I would like to thank the committee and offices for their kind invitation to judge at their well run show, big thanks to penny for stewarding the ring and thank you to the exhibitors for entering and bringing your dogs for me to go over, I really enjoyed the day.
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Bramblesgate Razzle Dazzle
Placing Critique
6yr old grizzle & Tan Dog, good strength to head, quite a strong dog, well angulated rear, deep but still spannable , harsh double coat but felt a little more tidying up around the neck would have been to advantage and not made him look so stuffy and shorter in neck than he actually is, moved ok.
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
7th Apr 2019
Judge: Mrs. Nancy Hogg (Raeburnfoot)
I would like to express my thanks to the officers, committee and members for the invitation to judge their championship show. I enjoyed it very much. Special thanks go to my two very able stewards who kept everything running smoothly for me. I appreciated it.
There was a good selection of quality dogs and bitches for me to pick from. Coats on the whole were pleasing. As was size. Temperament too apart from one blip. Some with winter noses, possibly more than I have noticed before. A few with domed skulls which makes for an untypical head. I felt that the depth of quality in the bitch classes outweighed the dogs. Both the puppy bitch classes were a joy. Some lovely pups having to go cardless. Its very encouraging and surely bodes well for the breed.
I was very happy with my main winners. It was a pleasure to award them their honours.
Thank you EABTC.
Veteran - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Bramblesgate Razzle Dazzle
Placing Critique
7yo. In good condition. Pleasing head. Dark eye. Harsh jacket. Moved ok.
