Show Placings
The Midland Border Terrier Club Championship Show
12th May 2024
Judge: Mrs Laura Illingworth (Thorneyhurst)
Firstly thanks to the Midland Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge their show, and to all the exhibitors for the massive entry which would of been hard to get through without the help of my two stewards Sharon Pickering and Margaret Bailey who did there best to make sure no exhibitors missed there classes
The quality of the exhibits was exceptional, Most dogs were in fit hard condition and presented well, the old saying many good dogs went without a card was only too true, We were blessed with good weather and a nice sized ring.
Novice - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Rainsbarrow Elvis
Southern Counties Canine Association
1st Jun 2024
Judge: Dr Ian Gabriel (Gabybryl)
This was my first-time awarding Challenge Certificates in Border Terriers and many thanks to those that entered under a non-breed specialist, and well done for braving what was a bitter wind. If this was a representative entry, then I am heartened by the general health and condition of the breed. Good coats, good pelts and super large dentition were the majority. There are some nice youngsters in the lower classes. Just two points as a non-specialist if I might be permitted, firstly the standard calls for a small ear and I found quite a few otherwise nice exhibits with large houndy ears which did somewhat detract from the overall expression. Secondly several dogs broke quite markedly at the front pastern which spoilt the overall impression on the move, these points need watching.
Special Beginners - Dog or Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Rainsbarrow Elvis
Class Critique
Some nice ones to go over at the start of the day
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Rainsbarrow Elvis
Placing Critique
Pleasing head and expression. Head of correct proportions and with decent breadth to the skull. Good shoulder placement. Pleasing topline and good hindquarters. Slightly longer in loin than the winner and preferred the overall balance of 1
Cartmel Agricultural Society Open Show
7th Aug 2024
Judge: Pam Cox (Cushatlaw)
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Rainsbarrow Elvis
Bournemouth Championship Show
12th Aug 2024
Judge: Mrs Wendy Mooney (Chesterton)
Thank you to my stewards, Hayley and Malcolm and to all the exhibitors who endured the heat and accepted my decisions sportingly, on what must have been one of the hottest days of the year. Overall the quality of the entry was good with some lovely dogs. Mouths, tails and size were generally good. Coats varied (as they always do) in both quality and the stage of growth. There were a number of pelts that could have been thicker and loose which was disappointing as this is mentioned in the standard and important from a working point of view. I was surprised and disappointed to see evidence of scissorwork on some coats and grooming was not always done to the dog’s best advantage – this does not affect the ability to work but this is a dog show and presentation therefore does count to a degree when placing the dogs. Compared to the last time I judged, I felt that size had improved and in most cases the dogs today were closer to the standard.
Special Beginners in Breed
Name at show: SBIBTG2, Rainsbarrow Elvis
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Rainsbarrow Elvis
Placing Critique
grizzle and tan waiting for his full coat to come through. Pleasing otter head with good expression and correct bite. Delighted to hear that he won SBIBTG2
Special Beginners - Dog or Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Rainsbarrow Elvis
Placing Critique
see 2nd in Post Graduate Dog
Windsor Championship Show
27th Jun 2025
Judge: Mr Graham Richardson (Staynorwood)
Firstly i would like to thank Windsor Championship Dog Show for the invitation to Judge at their show. Thank you also to all those that entered and allowed me to judge their dogs on what was an exceptionally hot day for both exhibitor and dogs.
I had some quality dogs to judge and on another day some placings could easily be swapped around. I was more than happy with my top award winners. It was a pleasure to watch the Group judging and see my B.O.B, Best Veteran and Best Special Beginners placed in their respective groups.
In general I found the majority of dogs to be in a good fit condition. I did find 2 or 3 dogs with kinked tails. I would also ask that exhibitors refrain from giving dogs tit bits as the judge is trying to check mouths. nothing wrong with baiting your dogs but not while trying to check mouths. Also one or two exhibitors trying to hold onto the dog as though they are trying to restrict you assessing them.
Special Beginners - Dog or Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Rainsbarrow Elvis
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Championship Show
28th Sep 2025
Judge: Miss Tracey Peacock (Ragatam)
Novice - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Rainsbarrow Elvis
Graduate - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Rainsbarrow Elvis
Special Beginners - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Rainsbarrow Elvis
