Show Placings
Norfolk and Norwich CS Open Show
26th Aug 2018
Judge: Mr Jeff Luscott
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG4, Stowthorney Wicker Man
Best Puppy
Name at show: BPIS, TPG1, Stowthorney Wicker Man
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
City of Birmingham
1st Sep 2018
Judge: Mr Dave Matthews (Tojamatt)
Many thanks to City of Birmingham Canine Society for giving me the opportunity to judge this show , my first Championship show, may I also thank every exhibitor who entered the show ,and also my steward Alan Tomlinson for his help.
I enjoyed my day ,I was very pleased with the entry,I had some difficult decisions to make on the day .
The ring was of a good size and that gave the exibits the chance to get into there stride,front movement on some exibits was a little loose ,but I had some real good movers, a few low set tails are creeping in to the breed ,Iwas pleased with the condition and presentation of the exhibits ,I found some really good pelts and coats, I am pleased to say the the day passed without a cross word from any of the exibits ,I was pleased with heads and expression , some foreign expressions had been appearing in recent years.
May I again thank you all for the chance to go over your dogs , and for the way you accepted my decisions .
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
Placing Critique
6 months of age grizzle dog a little stronger in head than one, short strong muzzle with dark eye giving good expression, good in neck, shoulder and rib, nice straight front, neat feet and good angulation, moved well both ways
Suffolk KA Open Show
2nd Sep 2018
Judge: Mr Mike Blay (Longbarrow)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG1, Stowthorney Wicker Man
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
The London & Home Counties Terrier Club
9th Sep 2018
Judge: Ms Tina Jones (Otterholme)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
Best Puppy
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
Darlington Championship Show
14th Sep 2018
Judge: Mr Chris Wallace (Hobholt)
My thanks to Darlington Dog Show Society for the opportunity to judge my first Championship Show and to the exhibitors for bringing your Borders’. My stewards John and Carol were very helpful and kept the ring well organised. Despite feeling somewhat nervous before judging started I thoroughly enjoyed the day and thank the exhibitors for accepting my decisions.
Our standard mentions moderate 4 times in its current form, it also provides guidance on size (weight) and body (spanning). I mention these points as there were a surprising number of Borders’ that were impossible to span, were too deep in chest, big, heavy and exaggerated in a number of areas. Movement became a key criteria when placing my Borders along with being moderate and not exaggerated. A lot of Borders were “Knitting” in front movement or flicking their wrists outwards, probably best described as erratic compared to the Borders that moved well. Mouths were good overall, one chipped tooth which was of no consequence. Coats and pelts were excellent overall, and the dogs were complete.
Overall, we have a number of promising youngsters coming through and it’s unfortunate judges only have two “tickets” to hand out.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
Placing Critique
Gr&T, 7 month, confident pup, well shown, moderate to strong head for such a youngster, good reach of neck, nice top line, narrow, moved well both from front and rear, nicely angulated, should do well as he matures.
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.
Best Puppy
Name at show: RBPIS, TPG1, Stowthorney Wicker Man
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
Placing Critique
Almost 7mth old Grizzle & Tan Dog, good strength to head at this stage, with big teeth and correct bite , good strong topline with good tail set, spanned with ease being narrow all through, nice angulation and straight front, slightly up on the leg at the moment. Harsh coat in good order, moved out well with confidence and drive. BP RBPS Well done.
Driffield Championship Show
22nd Sep 2018
Judge: Mr Paul Wilkinson
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
Placing Critique
Nice for size, good head, very nice eye, strong muzzle, nice neck and top line, coat of good texture, very nice pelt, moved soundly.
Stafford & DCS Open Show
29th Sep 2018
Judge: Maureen Ward
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
Best Puppy
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Championship Show
30th Sep 2018
Judge: Mr David Fryer (Irton)
My thanks to the Club for an enjoyable day; and to my stewards Kevin and Julie who ensured that all flowed smoothly and that my only task was to judge the dogs. Thanks also to the rest of the committee and helpers who ensured a well run show. I was well pleased with the entry; real quality beyond the available cards in many classes. I had no bad mouths (a few lost and broken teeth, not a major problem to me); but quite a few with small teeth in a technically perfect bite. All males were entire. I had expected (from recent ringside observation) to find front movement, in particular, a problem; so was pleasantly surprised in the entry on the day in this respect. However, too many of the dogs did not have the construction and fitness to appear able to move efficiently over rough ground all day. Coats were variable, most being well prepared and tidy; pelts, on the whole, were good, but feet were often weak with thin pads.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
Placing Critique
7 mo .More upright profile and head not as strong as 1st , but technically better mover. Similar in coat.
Beckenham Canine Association Open Show
7th Oct 2018
Judge: Mrs C E Sansom (Tarkaswell)
My thanks to the officers and committee of the Beckenham Canine Association for inviting me to judge at their open show and the exhibitors for their lovely quality entry. My steward Debbie Sims was very efficient and we were fortunate to have a lovely large ring which gave the dogs the opportunity to really move.
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
Placing Critique
7 month old grizzle dog, full of presence, with a masculine head, dark eye, keen expression and correct bite. He had a good reach of neck and was narrow throughout. His correct front and rear construction enabled him to move out with purpose and drive. Lacking in coat today.
Class Critique
A super class of quality youngsters.
The Birmingham & District Gundog & Terrier Club
20th Oct 2018
Judge: Mrs Jill Stevens (Cobstoneway)
I would like to thank the committee for giving me the honour of judging at this lovely show, and for the hospitality shown on the day. Thank you also to my 2 very efficient stewards, Lesley and Judith, but most of all I would like to thank all the exhibitors who gave me such a lovely entry of quality dogs which were a pleasure to go over. I found no bad mouths, no kinked tails, and all the dogs were entire. Coats were at various stages, as to be expected, but none of the exhibits were without the correct double coat needed by a working terrier.
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
Placing Critique
An 8 month old grizzle and tan dog who is slightly taller and gave the winner a good run for her money. He has a lovely otter head with a broad, strong muzzle, good bite, dark eye and keen expression. His front is straight and narrow, and his good reach of neck flows into nicely placed shoulders. He moves with drive, holding a level topline.
Gravesend & Medway Towns CS Open Show
21st Oct 2018
Judge: Anne Speake
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
Midland Counties Canine Society
27th Oct 2018
Judge: Mrs. Margaret Bailey (Grindelvald)
IT WAS AN HONOUR TO JUDGE THE MIDLAND COUNTIES CS ON THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY.
ALSO MANY THANKS TO THE EXHIBITORS FOR ENTERING THEIR DOGS UNDER ME & MY STEWARDS KEPT THE RING RUNNING SMOOTHLY, WITH SUCH AN EXCELLENT ENTRY.
ALL DOGS WERE ENTIRE, 1 OR 2 DISAPPOINTING MOUTHS. I’M AMAZED THE AMOUNT OF TIT-BITS SOME OF THE EXHIBITORS GAVE THEIR DOGS, ESPECIALLY ON THE TABLE MOST WERE BEING REWARDED FOR BAD BEHAVIOUR, THE WORSE THE DOG BEHAVIED THE MORE FOOD THEY GOT. I FOUND SOME OF THEM ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO EXAMINE, MAYBE MORE RING CRAFT CLASSES WOULD HELP!
IT IS VERY PROMISING TO SEE SOME QUAILITY PUPPIES COMING THROUGH. STILL A FEW DODGY FRONTS. OVERALL THE QUALITY IS IMPROVING. PLEASED TO SEE NO AGGRESIVE BEHAVIOUR IN THE BREED, IN OR OUT OF THE RINGTODAY.
NICE TO SEE MY BOB WINNER WENT ON TO WIN THE TERRIER GROUP. I UNDERSTAND FROM THE OWNER THIS WAS HIS LAST SHOW AS THE DOG IS BEING RETIRED FROM SHOWING .A DELIGHT TO JUDGE HIM.
IT WAS A REAL PLEASURE TO JUDGE ALLTHE DOGS WHO CAME UNDER ME.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
Placing Critique
GOOD EXPRESSION, DARK EYES, SHORT MUZZLE, LONGER IN BACK THAN 1, GOOD CONFORMATION. CORRECT REAR ANGULATION MAKING HIM MOVE WITH DRIVE. IN HARSH DOUBLE COAT
Huntingdonshire CS Open Show
10th Nov 2018
Judge: Mr R Eastall (Daedal0
Best Puppy
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Open Show
25th Nov 2018
Judge: Mr Colin Girling (Benattivo)
Many thanks for the invitation to judge and for the warm welcome and support received on the day, special mention to my lead steward Robert Brewster. I was pleased that I received such large minor puppy entries in both dogs and bitches; it was lovely to see the youngsters and so many new and enthusiastic exhibitors too. The show represented a first outing for some and I hope the day was enjoyable for both four and two legged beginners. Overall the exhibits were well turned out and in good condition with only a few slightly overweight and some dirty or stained teeth; coats were at both ends of the scale. I really did feel the show had a good sporting atmosphere throughout the day and I thank all those who attended for making it a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
Best Puppy - Dog
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
Placing Critique
This fit and athletic young male was shown in excellent coat and condition, liked his dark eye and neat well placed ears, good well laid back rib and topline finished off with nice tail. Pleased to award best puppy dog and reserve best puppy in show, think we will be hearing good things about this boy next year.
Boston & District Canine Society
6th Jan 2019
Judge: Mrs Beverley Barber (Alcumlow)
Thank you to all exhibitors who entered their dogs for me to judge. Thank you to Boston Show Society for inviting me to judge and putting on a very well organised event. Running these events is hard work and takes a lot of organising. The breed has changed a lot in the thirty years I have owned and been part of. Heads are very varied and lack strength under the eye so giving a weaker muzzle and too many domed skulls. Good movement is hard to find too many borders just mark time. Coats were varied but it is a difficult time of the year and I am not a fan of the over tidied coat or worrying about perfect presentation but a little attention to detail helps. A lot of long nails and excess hair on the feet, and a lot of long hair left on sides of the head and muzzles. My judging is based on good shape and conformation in accordance with the breed standard and of course good movement that allows the dog to cover the ground with ease. No animal is perfect and we all judge in our own way but I enjoyed today's challenge.
Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
Isle of Eley CS Open Show
2nd Feb 2019
Judge: Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale)
Thank you for a lovely entry, I was spoilt for choice, super dogs
Best Puppy
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
Placing Critique
Racy and workmanlike. Lots to like with nothing overdone. He has a good otter head, with a lovely dark eye and keen expression. Alert to all going on around him. Having length and depth to the ribcage. Good pelt and harsh coat. Moving freely and true in all directions - BP
East Kent CS Open Show
3rd Feb 2019
Judge: Tan Nagrecha (Chandlimore)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG2, Stowthorney Wicker Man
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
10th Feb 2019
Judge: Mrs Margaret Davies (Glenorchy)
I would firstly like to thank the Club for giving me the opportunity to judge their February Open Show, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Also thank you to my very efficient stewards Julie Price ad Jem Thomas and by no means least my grateful thanks to all the exhibitors for a super entry.
A few exhibits were wide in front, one or two I couldn't span, movement left a lot to be desired and some could have done with a little more tidying up.
Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
Placing Critique
good head with nice dark eye, good ear placement, narrow front, good level topline. Moved okay but coat not as good as 1. today.
Kent CA Open Show
24th Feb 2019
Judge: Gill Thomas(Sunnystone)
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
Guildford & District Canine Society Open Show
2nd Mar 2019
Judge: Tracey Anscombe (Orangebox)
Thank you to the committee for the opportunity to judge at your well run show. Thanks also to my steward Sue for organising the ring and paperwork. I was absolutely thrilled with my entry and very much spoilt for choice which makes for some hard decisions.
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
Placing Critique
Super smart and showy red dog. A lot to like about him, super head and expression with large teeth. Of a nice size and spannable. Moved well. He was in new coat just coming through so although evident would love him with just a bit more but had enough to be Reserve Best of Breed.
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
Placing Critique
Won this class on movement which was in fact more positive than in the previous class and being easy to span.
Southern Border Terrier Club Limited Show
3rd Mar 2019
Judge: Mrs Karen Stockley (Foxfactor)
I would like to thank the SBTC committee for inviting me to judge their show and for the lovely gift,a day I thoroughly enjoyed with some lovely exhibits to have the pleasure of going over.
A big thank you to my stewards Jill Stevens and Tina Morgan who very efficiently kept the classes running smoothly throughout the day.
Thanks also to all the exhibitors who entered and those present on the day.
I found a great percentage of the exhibits in good muscle tone and condition, coats as always at different stages but many in good harsh double jackets, disappointingly quite a few thin pelts and a lack of real carroty tails, just a couple with incorrect dentition and one kinked tail. All dogs were entire and all dogs and bitches displaying good temperaments in the ring.
I was pleased with both my final line ups. There were some lovely puppies forward which I love judging and some close decisions there.
Junior - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
Placing Critique
gr not long out of puppy,different in type to 1,lovely ‘otter’ head with keen expression from dark eyes.well balanced dog ,pleasing on the eye,narrow right through,easily spanned,in good muscle tone,workmanlike with great attitude,could easily change places another day,sadly lacking coat today,moved well.
Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
Placing Critique
2nd in JD,see above,close up to winner in this class and could change places another day.
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
30th Mar 2019
Judge: Mrs Denise Townsend (Llanishen)
Thank you to the officers, committee and members of the Border Terrier Club for awarding the honour of judging this prestigious show and for giving me such a warm welcome. The show had a wonderfully friendly atmosphere and I hope everyone enjoyed the day as much as I did. Many thanks to all exhibitors for their entries, and for allowing me the opportunity to go over their dogs, something I consider a privilege. My stewards Judy and Judith looked after me perfectly and kept everything moving smoothly.
I was very pleased with my winners and with the overall standard of the entry. Some causes for concern included a small number of wry mouths in the early dog classes, exhibits with barely any undercoat and some heads which were lacking strength in their under-jaw.
Junior - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
Placing Critique
Striking red dog and a very attractive type. Good harsh coat and thick pelt. Lovely cat-like feet.
Crystal Palace Canine Association Open Show
13th Apr 2019
Judge: Mr Robert Goddard (Awbrooksky)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Stowthorney Wicker Man
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
Norfolk & Norwich CS Open Show
21st Apr 2019
Judge: Mrs Norma Ellis (Normbar)
Lovely entry of quality dogs awaited me, thankyou to the exhibitors for entering.
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
Placing Critique
Good type best of jackets , Typical in head neat ears narrow all through, spans well, excellent rear angulation and drove well round ring.
Dunstable & DCS Open Show
22nd Apr 2019
Judge: Mandy Holmes (Bimandi)
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
Chelmsford & DCS Open Show
6th May 2019
Judge: Nicola Foster (Thozow)
Special Yearling /
First Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
National Dog Show
11th May 2019
Judge: Mrs Anne Heathcote (Saxheath)
I would like to thank the Society for giving me the opportunity to judge our breed for the first time at their 160th Anniversary show and for their hospitality. I was able to complete the judging in good time thanks to my two excellent Stewards Steph and Alan.
The quality of the entry was pleasing overall but one or two could have benefited from tidying , it is a show and you owe it to your dog to present them well , and I was unable to span a few . However , my main winners were for me the correct size and in some of the classes the decisions were very close.
Thank you for accepting my decisions so gracefully.
Yearling - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
Class Critique
Three lovely dogs who I found hard to split.
Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
Placing Critique
Dark gr with correct head proportions and dark eye , level topline and good jacket and pelt. Just preferred the slightly narrower front of 1.
Wickford, Basildon & DCS Open Show
18th May 2019
Judge: Derek Pearmain (Delandmar)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG4, Stowthorney Wicker Man
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
The Southern Counties Canine Assocation
1st Jun 2019
Judge: Miss J Singh (Vandamere)
I was a delighted to receive the invitation to judge at this friendly and well run show The weather was glorious and there was a nice atmosphere around the ring.
I thoroughly enjoyed my day as I had some quality dogs to go over and this was reflected on the impressive results in the Group placings . I was thrilled to learn that the Best of Breed was awarded Terrier Group 1, my bitch CC winner was awarded Terrier Junior Group 2, the puppy gained Puppy Terrier Group 3 and the veteran was awarded Veteran Terrier Group 3. Is this a new record for group placings at one show for the breed?
The day was kept running smoothly by my two stewards Alan McKenzie and Sue Hann,
I was concerned about the number of exhibits with misplaced teeth. In total I found five exhibits each with a misplaced tooth, also two kinked tails and one exhibit with one testicle. Some exhibits were lacking in muscle tone and condition.
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
Placing Critique
This dog is maturing nicely, he has a lovely masculine head, neat ears, correct bite with a strong muzzle. His front was straight with good bone, correct ribs and was spannable. His coat was harsh, nice topline and well angulated hindquarters. His movement was sound both ways.
Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
Three Counties Championship Show
6th Jun 2019
Judge: Mr D Mitchell (Paleside)
Junior - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
Placing Critique
Grizzle strong head, good mouth, strong front spanable top line and jacket all good.
Yearling - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
The Southern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
8th Jun 2019
Judge: Mrs Jayne Gillam (Orenberg)
Many thanks to the Southern Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge at their Championship show, it was an interesting day going over the dogs and I thank the exhibitors for their good sized entry and the sporting way in which they accepted my decisions. Thanks must also go to my excellent stewards, Tina Morgan and Felicity Freer who kept me on track and everything running smoothly throughout the day.
Coats were at varying stages of growth and there was a wide variety of types, and a few with heavy shoulders and short, round oversprung ribs and poor toplines. I was quite surprised to see some faults in the entry which I wasn’t expecting, I found a young male with only one testicle descended, three with teeth out of line, one whose mouth didn’t close correctly and two kinked tails.
I judged the entry as I saw the dogs on the day, and as always I was looking for a dog which excels in breed type, fits the standard and appears capable of doing a day’s work. I value all the essentials required in a working dog and also those who have that extra something as a show dog. I was pleased with my winners and look forward to watching show careers with interest.
Post Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
Placing Critique
G&T, Lovely head and expression with neat V shaped ears, presented in a really good thick tweedy coat and pelt which did make him look a bit heavy in profile movement, but he was hard and fit when I went over him and easy for me to span, looked all Border.
Blackpool & District Canine Society
23rd Jun 2019
Judge: Mr S A Mcpherson
My thanks go to Blackpool & District Canine Society for the invitation to judge their show, my very efficient stewards and to the exhibitors for their wonderful entry, topping the Terrier Group by quite a margin!
It was a good quality entry, all the way through, especially in the younger classes, Junior bitch being quite exceptional, which bodes well, for the future!
I thought the line ups, for the CCs, were excellent, all, for me, fitting the Standard well, good for size, lithe bodied, easily spanned and with a good length of stride.
Only a very few were difficult to span.
As for points of concern, a number with very deep stops, often with a rounder eye, which gives a rather untypical expression, more reminiscent of the Asian short clawed Otter, rather than the English River Otter.
Forehand construction, as ever, is the main area for concern, correct shoulder and upper arm being the most difficult thing to breed for and attain. A correct forehand is a joy to watch, on the move, especially if they have the rear angulation to match, giving totally balanced, efficient, ground covering movement, but get it wrong and the movement is a bit like a “ bike with square wheels! “ in profile! I’m well aware it’s possible to win, at the highest levels, with the latter, but it doesn’t make it correct, when the Standard asks for the soundness to follow a horse, which, obviously, would require a good length of stride.
A few dogs weren’t too keen on the bandage on my hand, covering up the aftermath of an unfortunate trip up, on gravel, none were unduly penalised.
Graduate - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man
Norfolk and Norwich Canine Society Open Show
21st Jul 2019
Judge: Darren Pearson (Winoski)
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man JW
Paignton Championship Show
3rd Aug 2019
Judge: Mr. Mark Ord (Marnadee)
Thank you all who entered today some classes more difficult than others & some that could change places on a different day. For me it is all about judging the dog on the day and how it performs. I am sad to say I found many of the males difficult to span, I was not impressed with a lot of the heads, the standard is specific on what it requires. Tails I found better than previously. A lot of dogs I thought good on the stack fell apart in front movement. Bitches for me had more depth of quality and more uniform in size, happy to say I could span most of them. I have been criticised before as have others for using the term racy when the breed standard only uses the term with regard to quarters but I also interpret the statement “able to follow a horse” to mean a dog needs to be racy. Nothing heavy & broad will be capable of this task. Vital to remember what the breed was bred to do. Borders had the biggest entry in Terriers today by a long shot & I thank you all for giving me the privilege to handle your dogs.
I was delighted with my top winners today, I was informed my doc C.C, res C.C. & best puppy dog were all related. My bitch C.C. I did well as a puppy at an open show and is the daughter of the bitch I gave the C.C. last time i judged the breed.
Post Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man JW
Placing Critique
lovely otter head with strong jaw & correct dentition, racy both in body & quarters, he has the correct lay of shoulder & upper arm to balance, loose pelt & good coat but would like more of it, well set tail & carriage, moved with ease & purpose, very sound dog who had the best muscle tone today, neat feet. Could certainly follow a horse with ease
The Midland Border Terrier Club Championship Show
4th Aug 2019
Judge: Dogs: Diane Bullen (Fevstone) Bitches: Sally Leslie (Risdene)
*Judge: Dogs: Diane Bullen (Fevstone)*
I would like to thank the Midland Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge their show and making me feel most welcome. I would also like to thank my Stewards for a sterling job.
A good exhibit entry on the day with couple of them forgetting to remove their carpet slippers judging by their feet, and also a couple that I felt they were impersonating Austin Powers international man of mystery judging by the amount of chest hair left on! But on a more serious note, yet again underweight dogs with some having barely a covering of flesh which was disappointing, some dogs also un-spannable.
Both of the above reflecting in my placing’s. On a more positive note some excellent specimens shown today both in coat, movement and good old fashioned strong otter type heads.
*Judge: Bitches: Sally Leslie (Risdene)*
Thank you to the Committee and Exhibitors for a super day. It must always be a pleasure and honour to judge at a club show where the depth of quality is clearly high and this was especially appreciated after so many had also made the long journey to Devon the day before.
I’m not going to lecture. After all we are all on the same side and want our breed to thrive. However I think I should mention that movement is not generally true and accurate fore and aft. I did see some strange limb and joint placement. Notwithstanding less than perfect gait I still sought something that did not make me uncomfortable to watch and importantly for me exhibited easy freedom using the whole of the foot and leg assembly to take energy from the ground not jolting or with feet flipping limply but fluid placement with reach and drive. That does not imply exaggeration and wasted energy just simple low to the ground daisy cutting propulsion and economy which is a thing of beauty to behold.
Mouths and jaws generally were pleasing. The small pearly dentition of a while ago were not in evidence and I enjoyed the large teeth that never fail to surprise and please. For this reason I have not felt the need to remark individually.
I never penalise stacked exhibits but I Ioved the preponderance of handler’s free showing. Relaxed, well made examples do stand nicely naturally and it often seems to me that exhibitors know less than their charges when it comes to limb placement and balance.
Coats - I really appreciated those exhibitors who felt able to leave coats in place even though a little past their sell by date. I can happily judge through a good coat which enables me to ascertain texture and quality whereas however neat an outline the lack of any evidence of coat in this working breed must be a negative.
Happily my fellow judge and I agreed on most of the main placings and I did not trouble the Referee as for me the prime consideration for any exhibitor must surely be the CC.
Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man JW
Placing Critique
Racier type with a strong head, excellent reach of neck and lay of shoulder into a good top line and tail set. Tight red coat with a good underline. Easy to span, moved and showed well.
Bournemouth Championship Show
10th Aug 2019
Judge: Mr Alan Small
It was a bit blustery to say the least down at Pikes Farm, with high winds throughout the day. A good crowd round the ring and a pleasant atmosphere prevailed. It was nice to see so many old friends.
Thanks to Officers & Committee of Bournemouth C.A. For the invite, to my Stewards for looking after the Ring & to the exhibitors for such a lovely entry. I enjoyed your Border Terries, thanks for coming.
RDCC
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man JW
Post Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man JW
Placing Critique
red grizzle with lovely otter head, neat well set ears, dark eye, good width of muzzle with correct bite, good front & feet with well laid shoulders, nice length with ribs back & spanable, hash double coat with good pelt, well set tail, went well presenting a nice profile & carrying a level top line. Pleased to award him the Dog Res. CC.
Darlington Championship Show
14th Sep 2019
Judge: Mr M. Hollingsbee (Otterwood)
I would like to thank my stewards Lesley and Peter Armstrong-Rodgers for the excellent way they controlled the ring in a peaceful and confident way ensuring a good natured atmosphere to reign.
The exhibitors also deserve thanks for entering and accepting my decisions in a sporting way and spectators applauding each class in turn.
The quality of the majority of the exhibits was good but some of them had suspect front movement which seems to be common in certain Borders.
Post Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man JW
Placing Critique
I have competed against this dog many times and I now realise why he does so well. Dark grizzle dog with a very good coat probably the best on show today, Excellent front and top line, moved well both ways, very nice attractive head.
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Championship Show
22nd Sep 2019
Judge: Mr A Horner (Stineval)
May I take the opportunity to thank the Club and its members for inviting me to judge at this show, and for the super warm hospitality I received. Special thanks to my ring stewards Carolyn Richardson and Julie North, for being efficient and keeping me on track.
I found no bad mouths and as always in our breed, coats at various stages. Lots of spannable dogs and bitches which I like.
I would like to say a huge thank you to the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to go over their dogs, this was a real honour and I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man JW
Placing Critique
Another lovely masculine head, neat ears, correct bite with a strong muzzle. His front is straight with good bone and good feet with thick pads, correct ribs and spanned with ease. His coat was harsh, nice topline and well angulated hindquarters. movement was good both ways.
South Wales Kennel Association
12th Oct 2019
Judge: Mrs M Wanless (Thorneyburn)
My thanks go to SWKA for their kind invitation to judge at this good venue. Also to my stewards Sue and Wendy who kept things flowing.
Thank you too all those who entered and accepted my decisions so sportingly. All mouths were good, all dogs entire and coat quality was excellent , especially in the dog classes. Pleased with my winners, and my final line-up, and to see my bob and bp be shortlisted in their groups.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man JW
Midland Counties Championship Show
24th Oct 2019
Judge: Mr Stuart Plane
Post Graduate - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man JW
Boston & DCS Championship Show
12th Jan 2020
Judge: Mrs P. Clark (Gameway)
This was my last judging appointment so thank you to all who entered under me today. I thoroughly enjoyed going over some very nice dogs. I would also like to thank my stewards Linda and Natalie who kept the ring running smoothly.
I was very happy to see my BOB take Group 4 and my BP Puppy Group 2.
Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man JW
Placing Critique
Loved the type of this dog. Super head with good eye and strong muzzle. Good outline with super topline and well carried tail. Needs to settle on the move as tends to rush. Unfortunately he had no jacket today.
Manchester Championship Show
18th Jan 2020
Judge: Mrs Jill Stevens (Cobstoneway)
Thank you to the Committee for inviting me to judge at this level for the first time, and also to my very efficient ring steward who kept things running smoothly. I had a lovely day and felt it was a great honour and responsibility. I really appreciated each and every entry, and had some lovely exhibits to go over, the depth of quality in some classes meaning that some nice dogs went cardless. Coats were understandably at different stages, and although this has no bearing on the construction of the dog, a good coat does complete the picture of what is essentially a working terrier.
Open - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man JW
Placing Critique
Another nice grizzle and tan dog, 1 ½ years old, in hard, fit condition and showing well. Not quite the maturity of first, but has a fabulous masculine head with short, strong muzzle and keen, dark eye. Adequate angulation, nice topline and well set on carrot shaped tail. Correct double coat and loose pelt, and moves out enthusiastically.
Isle of Ely CA Open Show
1st Feb 2020
Judge: Sharon Ashdown (Chateaunewf)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man JW
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man JW
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
9th Feb 2020
Judge: Mrs. Carolyn Richardson (Staynorwood)
I would like to thank Midland Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge and to thank my Stewards Pete Armstrong and Sue Baxter. Unfortunately, the entry was somewhat reduced due to the awful storm conditions keeping many at home, but I was pleased with the quaity of dogs present for me to go over and very happy with my winners.
Best Dog
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man JW
Best Opposite Sex
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man JW
Reserve Best In Show
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man JW
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man JW
Placing Critique
Stood alone in this class but was a worthy winner. Smart, showy young dog. Shown in fit condition. Strong head with neat ears. Strong jaw with correct bite. Nice reach of neck into good shoulders. Good length of rib. Strong loin and well angulated hocks. Correct harsh jacket and loose pelt. Tailset good. Moved well around the ring. BD, BOS
Southern Border Terrier Club Members Limited Show
1st Mar 2020
Judge: Tina Morgan (Blewecourt)
Thankyou to the officers and committee for the support and courtesy extended to me at this well-run breed club show. I also want to thank and congratulate Sheila Hales the show manager, David Hunt and Lyn Aldrich my stewards and Andrew Mooney for ensuring everything was in order and ran smoothly. My last thanks must go to the exhibitors for a quality entry and allowing me to go over their dogs, as well as the sporting way they accepted my decisions.
It was a great atmosphere, all the dogs and bitches displayed good temperaments, all males entire, a couple of level bites which is of course acceptable and a wide variety of types with some carrying too much condition which I couldn’t span and were heavy. Coats were at varying stages of growth and I was pleased to feel a number of good thick pelts. I judged as I saw the dogs on the day and had at the fore the essentials required for ‘essentially a working terrier’.
Best Dog
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man JW
Best In Show
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man JW
Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man JW
Placing Critique
Lots to like about him and one I admired as soon as he entered the ring. Lovely workmanlike type with masculine otter head, good dentition with strength of muzzle, dark eye, keen expression and good ear placement. Well balanced, narrow all through, good for bone and muscle tone, easily spanned and well ribbed back into a strong loin and fabulous red harsh coat. Moved sound and true keeping a level topline and well carried tail, built to do the job he was bred for.
Crufts
8th Mar 2020
Judge: Mr Simon Jackson (Clipstone)
Firstly, I would like to thank the Kennel Club for allowing me the honour of judging this Border Terrier Centenary year. I also thank my excellent stewards for keeping me on track and to everybody who gave me such a fantastic entry, both in numbers and quality across all classes. To be blunt, I don't think I have ever seen and enjoyed such a very high quality entry before. Unfortunately many good exhibits went home unrewarded. Several classes the placed exhibits could have all stood in first place. I really was splitting hairs. I can honestly say that I really enjoyed myself and hope everybody else did too. I'd also like to thank Joyce Martin and my son, Laurence Jackson, for the excellent photographs which has made the writing of this critique so much easier. I understand Laurence also live-streamed the CC's and BOB – technology far above me – but thanks!
RDCC
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man JW
Mid Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man JW
Placing Critique
Really nice type. Super head. Great front. Excellent coat. Masculine dog, strong without being overdone. Shown and presented very well. High up in the consideration for Dog CC, taking the Reserve Dog CC.
Southern Counties Canine Association
27th Jun 2021
Judge: Mr Kevin Green (Terabyte)
I would like to thank all the Officers and Committee of the Southern Counties Canine Association for inviting me to judge their show for Border Terriers. It was my first judging appointment for a CH Show and I was very pleased with my entry also I would like to thank all the exhibitors who entered and for allowing me to go over their dogs. They all showed and behaved very well. Last but not least I would like to thank my steward who did an excellent job keeping everything flowing very well.
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man JW
Placing Critique
Good head and correct bite, narrow front and good top line. Nice flat rib, good length of loin and nice tail set, coat was good and he showed well.
East of England Championship Show
8th Jul 2021
Judge: Mr Ian Hopper (Esyntona)
My thanks go to the East of England committee for inviting me to judge the show. Thank you to my two stewards who efficiently helped exhibitors to follow the corvid regulations in place for the show.
For quite a lot of the younger dogs it was there first show due to the lockdown they all handled it well.
All teeth were ok a few of the dogs were just spannable there was no problem with the bitches
I was pleased with my final line ups for dogs and bitches and the main winners I feel could still carry out the work they were bred for if required.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man JW
DCC
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man JW
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man JW
Placing Critique
Red grizzle dog in top condition who was very fit and showed well.
Strong head with big teeth, scissor bite, coat at its best, good length of back spanned ok.
Moved out well and continued throughout the day to win DCC and BOB
Leeds Championship Show
25th Jul 2021
Judge: Mr Neil Straw (Shaolin)
Thank you to the Officer’s and Committee for their invitation to judge at their show and congratulate Liz Stannard and her hard working team for putting on the well organised show. Thank you to the exhibitors for a lovely entry and your support on the day with only 10 being absent. Temperaments throughout were excellent as you would expect, front movement is still an issue but I felt that some bitches were a tab up on size. All were well presented.
Open - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man JW
Placing Critique
clean head, neat ears, good bite, straight forelegs, deep chest, level topline, strong loin, well made quarters, neat well padded feet, preferred the overall size & balance of 1,
The Midland Border Terrier Club Championship Show
1st Aug 2021
Judge: Mrs C Archibald (Dogs) Mrs L M Ward (Bitches) Ref Mr T Tuck
Referee’s Report:
I was asked to make the final decisions for BIS, Res BIS, BOS, and Best Veteran. It was a real pleasure to go over these quality borders.
BIS: I thought that the dog Brewster and Green’s Stowthorney Wicker Man JW, and the bitch Irving’s Dandyhow Pandora, were both eye-catching borders though quite different. The dog was very well constructed throughout, with a typical otter-like head, strong muzzle and large teeth. He had good angulation front and rear, moved well, and was in good coat. The bitch was a handy size, with an attractive outline and balanced overall proportions. She also had a thick pelt and correct coat though I think it was not yet at its best. I just favoured the dog for BIS on the strength of his head, his overall outline, and coat on the day.
Res BIS: I felt that Tuffin’s Hartswelin Veritas with Oatberry edged it over the bitch for similar reasons to those given above. He shared a lot of qualities with BIS, having a lovely outline and angulation, a good otter-like head, and an excellent coat and pelt.
BOS: Irving’s Dandyhow Pandora.
Best Veteran: Both veterans were eye-catching and typical borders, with very good coats. The dog, Jackson’s Clipstone Starshine, had a lovely head and expression, and I liked his outline and overall proportions. The bitch, Dean’s Ch Cedarhill Wish Upon a Star, had balanced proportions and she was very well constructed all through. I thought her neat front and shoulders, plus her hind angulation gave her the edge for Best Veteran.
Referee: Terence Tuck
DOGS
My sincere thanks to the MBTC for inviting me to judge the dogs at this show. Also thank you to all the exhibitors for their support. A very convivial atmosphere, it was so good to be out and about with dogs again. The weather did it's best to stay fair, ideal temperature for dog showing. I found movement still to be an issue, particularly front, also small teeth, the odd broken or missing tooth, and some dirty teeth too! Size and weight need to be addressed - some too heavy, the other end of the spectrum, needed a good feed!! Jackets at various stages, good to see some exhibits in full coat, a rarity these days. I was very happy with my winners and pleased the referee agreed in part.
BITCHES
Many thanks to the club for the invitation to judge, to the exhibitors for a nice entry and my steward Carol Smith for keeping the ring running smoothly.
As ever at this show the atmosphere was relaxed and friendly but was tinged today with poignancy by the sad loss of so many of our good friends. I must mention Dawn Bladen who has been a close friend since 1995 when we had a litter brother and sister by my dog. On principle Dawn didn’t show under me so would again have been at the ringside today with her camera. We miss them all and hope to continue to see their families and friends amongst us.
There was a noticeable diversity in both type and overall size today. My chief concern was exhibits that came very heavily to hand and often in combination with being very difficult (for a man’s hands) to span. It really needs to be addressed if we are to keep the Border “Essentially a working terrier”, as the standard lays down.
There was only one mouth with misplaced teeth and I was especially pleased to find so many otter-like heads.
Coats were generally good for texture and depth and good undercoats on thick pelts predominated. B/T jackets were especially harsh and dense and I aplaud the breeders who have achieved this huge improvement compared to the B/Ts of the 90’s.
Today tough pads were plentiful but it was a pity that feet on some exhibits appeared to be bigger and flatter than they actually were when this could be easily remedied by trimming.
Tails seem to get thinner and longer each time I judge. In this entry we have overcome the problem of kinks that was evident for some years but with the loss of the desired carroty shape and moderately short length which finishes off the typical Border outline.
Overall I was pleased to find good fitness and muscle tone plus good condition and only one that needed a good dinner and a couple that had obviously enjoyed too many.
I was very happy with my lineup and fully expect to see several going on to the higher honours which they narrowly missed out on today.
My colleague judge and I cordially agreed to disagree when it came to the final accolades (in each case having a preference for the sex we had judged) so referee Tez Tuck was kept busy to the very end with his decisions accepted with good grace by the exhibitors.
DCC
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man JW
Best In Show
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man JW
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man JW
Placing Critique
gr what an eyecatching young man! Shown in full double jacket (which may have made him look heavier than he is) covering a thick pelt, spannable, strong typical head with a kindly expression, good reach of neck, well laid ribs, muscular body, well balanced throughout, neat feet that carried him effortlessly around the ring, delighted to award him the DCC. BOB
Paignton Championship Show
7th Aug 2021
Judge: Mr B Aubrey
I only found 1 mouth fault and that was in the bitches, so i won't be mentioning teeth except some could have been cleaner and please watch movement there were some iffy ones here today.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man JW
DCC
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man JW
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Stowthorney Wicker Man JW
Placing Critique
Star of the show for me today, I see he was under me when I judged the Group at East Of England this year and on the day, he did nothing for me, But today he was a different dog definitely got the wow factor, lovely head and skull, darkest of eyes, strong underjaw ,enough length of neck deep and narrow in the body, good bone with nice feet thick pads, well carried ribs, lovely tail with correct carriage, harsh full jacket, moved so powerful around the ring won the CC and B.O.B third CC today i was told Congratulations
Richmond Championship Show
11th Sep 2021
Judge: Mr Colin Girling (Benattivo)
Thank you to the committee of the Richmond show for granting my first appointment to award CC’s, I was well looked after on the day and had great support from my stewards which was very much appreciated. It was a real privilege to judge some wonderful examples of the breed and the future looks bright as there were so many wonderful puppies and juniors. I really appreciated all my entries and rewarded those in the best condition on the day, I also acknowledge that many had good breed type and quality even amongst those not in the challenge and some that were not placed in the stronger classes.
Open - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: CH Stowthorney Wicker Man JW
Placing Critique
When I awarded him best puppy dog in 2018 I expected him to go on to great things and he has not disappointed, although due to the pandemic it took longer than expected at the time. He was short on coat today so I felt it wrong to award him the class or more but in many ways he matched my winner making it a tough decision. It was great to see that his head has strengthened as has his top line, loin and overall soundness making him a fine and well deserved champion
Darlington Championship Show
17th Sep 2021
Judge: Mrs E Cuthbertson (Ashbrae)
My thanks to Darlington Committee for the invitation to my ring stewards and the exhibitors for your entries. Not having attended a show since they started up again it was quite a surprize and worry to handle some very big dogs. I know size has always been a talking point in the breed but today it was a problem with some of the dogs, bitches were a much better size with some close decisions in their classes.
Another noticeable difference is some exhibitors deciding to run with their dogs, why I don’t know it’s something never seen or needed in the border ring. With some handlers in a class walking around and others deciding to run its not what is expected. Watching a dog and handler move in unison on a good, collected pace is much more acceptable.
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: CH Stowthorney Wicker Man JW
Placing Critique
Nice sized masculine dog, good head and eye giving a typical border expression. Good rib and span good top line with strong quarters. Sadly, lacked coat today.
Sheringham & District KA Open Show
19th Sep 2021
Judge: Mr M. Atkinson (Raedwulf)
I would like to start with thanks to the Sheringham and District Kennel Association committee for a well run show and excellent hospitality. Thanks also to my steward, Paul, who ensured the smooth running of the ring.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: CH Stowthorney Wicker Man JW
Open /
First Place
Name at show: CH Stowthorney Wicker Man JW
Placing Critique
No denying this dogs champion status. Strong masculine head with correct bite and small dark eye. Strong powerful neck and shoulders with excellent top line and tailset. Narrow in rid with strong loin and powerful hind quarters. Moved effortlessly around the ring, easily my winner but sadly lack of coat affected his placement in the group. BOB
The Midland Border Terrier Club 2020 Championship Show
24th Sep 2021
Judge: (Dogs) Anne Gregory (Remony) (Bitches) Liz Wright (Totherend)
DOGS:
A most enjoyable day judging dogs at this show and I would like to thank the Club for inviting me to do so. Thanks also to my two stewards, John and John, who kept things moving along in a professional and efficient manner. Thanks also to the exhibitors for their support and allowing me the privilege of going over their dogs.
Mouths, on the whole, were good and I found only one suspect mouth. There were plenty of typical otter heads but evidence also of stops that were too deep and muzzles that were too short, which is not typical of an otter head.
Movement in some dogs was less than desirable with a few crossing in front, toeing in or flicking wrists. Rear movement was somewhat better but side movement showed some dogs short stepping. I also found some flat, slack feet and loose pasterns, which could well have been improved with proper exercise, and some feet could have been tidied up to better effect.
Generally coats and pelts were harsh and thick but, in some classes, lack of coat was the deciding factor in final placements.
My main concern today was size and weight. Some dogs were very difficult to span, were too heavy and did not come to hand well. This must be addressed to ensure Borders remain fit for the purpose they were intended.
I was pleased with my final line-up and my co judge and I whole heartedly agreed when it came to the final awards.
BITCHES:
My thanks to the Midland Border Terrier Club for offering this my first judging appointment at championship level. I had a really enjoyable day and must thank exhibitors for their wonderful entry and allowing me the opportunity to go over their dogs. Huge thanks also to my two stewards, John & John, who kept everything running smoothly.
I was really pleased with the quality of exhibits, unfortunately this meant some good dogs went unplaced.
Coats were at various stages, all acceptable, but I personally prefer more than less. Some of the exhibits would have benefitted from a tidy up, especially feet. Front movement could have been better, a few upright shoulders and over-angulated rear ends. Overall size was OK, but a few were over weight which made them unspannable.
Really pleased with my final line up and final awards.
Open - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: CH Stowthorney Wicker Man JW
National Dog Show
24th Sep 2021
Judge: Mrs Wendy Mooney (Chesterton)
Thank you to the committee of Birmingham Dog Show Society for inviting me to judge Border Terriers at their show. Many thanks to all the exhibitors who entered and gave me the honour and pleasure of judging their dogs. I had a fabulous entry and was truly spoilt for choice in many of the classes. One general observation is that there were quite a number of dogs that were, in my opinion, simply too big to do the job that they are bred to do.
Open - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: CH Stowthorney Wicker Man JW
The Yorkshire, Lancashire and Cheshire Border Terrier Club Championship Show
26th Sep 2021
Judge: Mrs D Bullen (Fevstone)
I would like to thank the officers and committee for the hard work and smooth running of the show. I would also like to thank my two stewards for doing an excellent job. The exhibitors seemed to enjoy the show judging by the popularity of my top honours. Unlike one particular exhibitor who needed his teddy putting back in his cot judging by his unsporting behaviour. 4 were found to be unspannable with a couple of bad mouths, also some were far to thin, which is unacceptable and one or two could have smelled a little sweeter. It's all well and good getting dressed up, you are letting your dogs down if they pong.
Open - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: CH Stowthorney Wicker Man JW
Placing Critique
Another nice dog, excellent head with strong scissor bite. Moved and showed very well, just short of coat today
The Northern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
9th Oct 2021
Judge: Mr Jimmy Gilpin (Otterbobs)
I feel honoured to have been elected by the members to have judged their clubs 75 year show, and can I thank Alan and Graham for keeping things running so smoothly for me, and can I especially thank the committee for lunch that they provided and also Mr J Whalton for looking after me and my wife, I am not going to rant on about this and that but where have all the heads and tail sets gone ?
Open - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: CH Stowthorney Wicker Man JW
Gravesend and Medway Towns Canine Society Open Show
17th Oct 2021
Judge: Derek Pearmain (Delandmar)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG4, CH Stowthorney Wicker Man JW
Open /
First Place
Name at show: CH Stowthorney Wicker Man JW
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
7th Nov 2021
Judge: Frances Chapman-King (Inzievar)
It was a pleasure to spend a day with the Borders. Thank you to the committee for inviting me, and to the exhibitors for bringing their dogs. By way of general comment I found fronts and front movement to be an issue; and size variable with some too big or heavy – making it difficult to span. There was quality too and some promising youngsters.
Open - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: CH Stowthorney Wicker Man JW
Placing Critique
Typical & quality dog with a strong masculine head & good eye & expression. Good neck & run in, pleasing in topline & outline, enough angulation, well ribbed. Moved well on go around, a touch untidy coming too today. Close up.
Ladies Kennel Association
11th Dec 2021
Judge: Mrs Beverley Barber (Alcumlow)
Thank you to everyone who entered their dogs for me to judge. I was pleased with my entry and very pleased that LKA took place in light of the current Covid19 situation. I must admit it was very challenging to judge properly whilst wearing a facemask all day in this indoor venue! I was very pleased with my principle winners. Some of the younger classes were not so good maybe with maturity the exhibits will probably change places many times. My principle of judging is always good sound movement, capable of following a horse, this requires good conformation. A well laid shoulder and a properly angulated rear allows a good free stride . Some dogs were too narrow and so swinging their fronts from side to side, and some were great standing but fell apart on the move, running downhill or rear out of line with front were common faults. Heads were very varied, some very exaggerated or with untypical expression. Bites were mostly okay although I did find misaligned jaws and some had small or uneven sized teeth. Coats were hit and miss but pelts were mostly good and all were spannable, although some were round in rib. But remember you always take the best dog home.
Open - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: CH Stowthorney Wicker Man JW
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..
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: CH Stowthorney Wicker Man JW
Placing Critique
Red dog just shy of 4 years. Beautiful outline. Masculine head with excellent bite. Strong neck and shoulders leading to pleasing top line. Easily spannable with strong front and in fit condition with coat just finishing off. Very unsettled today but when cooperating with his handler he moved with drive and showed his potential.
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.
Open - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: CH Stowthorney Wicker Man JW
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.
Open - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: CH Stowthorney Wicker Man JW
Class Critique
What super class of quality dogs in the cards and beyond. I was truly spoilt for choice.
