Show Placings
Penzance and District CS
17th Nov 2013
Judge: Jan Fiers( Lokeren)
Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Kyscafter Fizz
Manchester Dog Show Society
16th Jan 2014
Judge: Mr Philip J Greenway
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Kyscafter Fizz
Placing Critique
wheaten with very good head & expression, nice neck, topline, set on, well angulated, good coat, moved well.
Central Cornwall Open Show
9th Feb 2014
Judge: Marie Louise Clark
Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Kyscafter Fizz
The Terrier Club of Devon & Cornwall Open Show
16th Feb 2014
Judge: Paul Cheeseman (Bromscar)
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Kyscafter Fizz
West Of England Ladies' Kennel Society
25th Apr 2014
Judge: Mr A Cuthbertson (Ashbrae)
Thank you to the exhibitors for their entries and to my two stewards.
I think size needs to be watched in the breed as a working terrier. I have a large span but a number of dogs were not spannable by me, this reflected in my placings. We also seem to loosing the otter like head, some with too much stop, some with weak muzzles and others lacking under jaw. This results in a loss of type which defines the breed. We should try and adhere to the breed standard laid down by the original border terrier breeders.
The over baiting of dogs on the table is totally unnecessary. In my opinion they do not need to be constantly fed on the table. It makes judging difficult when a dog is constantly looking for food.
I was very surprised to see border terriers with coats on around the ring, as they should have their own double coat for warmth and protection. I hope this isn’t the start of trend with the breed becoming just another show breed and losing its identity as the standard states “essentially a working terrier”.
BCC
Name at show: Kyscafter Fizz
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Kyscafter Fizz
Placing Critique
Very typical otter like head, dark giving a good keen expression. Nice length of neck into well placed shoulders. Easily spanned, comes to hand well balanced. Good double coat, thick pelt. Nice length and anglulation. Moved well both ways on good legs and feet. CC.
National Dog Show
9th May 2014
Judge: Mr Rainer Vuorinen (Finland)
Junior - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Kyscafter Fizz
Placing Critique
Stylish outline, very lovely topline, very good head, well angulated, moving well, not in the best coat.
Paignton & DFA Championship Show
2nd Aug 2014
Judge: Mr T Johnston
Junior - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Kyscafter Fizz
Welsh Kennel Club
16th Aug 2014
Judge: Mr A E Small (Bethane)
Thanks for a lovely entry, sorry for the delay but I could not be in both my breeds rings at the same time! It was nice to be outside at WKC, which hasn't happened for 9 years. Thanks to the Committee for the invite & looking after us, I really enjoyed my day.
Junior - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Kyscafter Fizz
Richmond Championship Dog Show
6th Sep 2014
Judge: Mr W Gray (Pontbeck)
Thanks go to my stewards for making the day run smoothly and to the exhibitors for their enthusiasm for the breed and the sporting way they took my decisions.
Since the hunting bill I 've been concerned how the breed would keep to the line in the breed standard " Essentially a working terrier " as the opportunities for work have been reduced and the spin off as to why we require a double coat and the dog to be narrow all through may be lost to some exhibitors who haven't the opportunity to work or know someone who does or has worked their dogs. There was evidence today that we may have lost sight of the fact that this is a working breed. I'm not suggesting that all Borders should work but that all Borders should be capable to work and those who are closest to the breed standard should be able to do the job required of them.
There were a few exhibits with single coats today, look very smart but would soon pay the price on a cold wet winters day if they had to be out in the elements for any length of time. Some exhibits were carrying a little too much weight and quite a number would benefit from a good walk, some with little muscle.
Junior - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Kyscafter Fizz
South Wales Kennel Association
10th Oct 2014
Judge: Mr Kevin Holmes
Junior - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Kyscafter Fizz
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.
Yearling - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Kyscafter Fizz
Placing Critique
nice bitch, preferred the head & expression of 1. She has a good depth of body, very good turn of stifle & good bone. Correct well presented coat & moves well
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
28th Mar 2015
Judge: Mr. Carl-Gunnar Stafberg (Bombax) Sweden
I will thank the club and the show committee for inviting me to judge this prestigious show, I feel very honoured to be invited. I really enjoyed my day and was very pleased with huge entries. My winner was really top quality border terriers, excelling in type and heads. The overall quality was very good, but I hoped to see more quality in the younger classes. Size was ok, coats in different stages because of the time of year. It was about 40 years since I judged my first CCshow in England and I still enjoy it so much. My stewards did a fantastic job on the day, keeping both me and the dogs in order. They make it running very smooth and efficient, thank you!!!
Yearling - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Kyscafter Fizz
Placing Critique
Nice lines of body, nice head, strong back, very good coat.
West of England Ladies' Kennel Society
25th Apr 2015
Judge: Mrs Su Williams (Hollybridge)
I would like to thank the exhibitors for super entry, it was an honour to go over so many excellent quality border terriers . I had some close decisions in many classes and some quality dogs had to go cardless. Overall I was impressed with the standard of both dogs/bitches and with the condition of them. Almost all were in fit condition with muscle tone,spanning wasn't an issue I'm pleased to say. Which means the breed is in a good way.. Mouths too on the whole were correct with many having good sized and clean teeth. .While coats are of course transient, texture was very good and the vast majority had good thick and loose pelts.
Last but not least Huge Thanks must go to my very capable & experienced Stewards who made my day so much easier.
Limit - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Kyscafter Fizz
Three Counties Agricultural Society
4th Jun 2015
Judge: Mr Brian Baxter
Limit - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Kyscafter Fizz
Stithians Agricultural Show
13th Jul 2015
Judge: Jenny Miller (Feorlig)
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Kyscafter Fizz
Bournemouth CS
10th Aug 2015
Judge: Mrs Lynda Ward
I would like to thank the officers and committee for inviting me to judge, the stewards for unobtrusively keeping things running smoothly and the exhibitors for bringing their good dogs and accepting my decisions with grace. I was gratified to have only 3 absentees despite the awful weather forecast. The necessary inside ring, albeit slightly sloping and uneven, was a decent size giving each exhibit the opportunity to get into stride. Coats varied but there were many good textured topcoats over dense undercoats and on the whole pelts were thick. My worst issue was that some exhibits, despite being narrow and not fat, were very heavy and also a difficult span. Pads were generally thick but feet could be better trimmed as some that looked large and flat actually weren’t on examination. I look for shortish carrot-like tails and although some were thick at the base and tapering correctly they were overly long. I only found 2 with misplaced teeth and it was delighted to find most today had large well set white teeth in good scissor bite. In the past I’ve commented on lack of condition and poor muscle tone in hindquarters so was happy that all today’s entry was presented fit and in hard condition. Overall type was good, I was pleased with both line ups and the veteran classes were a particular treat
Limit - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Kyscafter Fizz
Placing Critique
Well shaped headpiece and OK for size but a shade stockier than 1. She has a neat front a good bend of stifle and moved well on good feet with thick pads.
Scottish Kennel Club
30th Aug 2015
Judge: Mrs E Cuthbertson (Ashbrae)
My thanks to the society for my appointment & their hospitality, & to the exhibitors & my steward Bob Potts. Quite a mixed entry today of type & size with some being on the lean side & others rather overweight! I was surprised to find a couple totally oversized & therefore they paid the penalty. The over treating dogs I think is getting worse in the ring & on the table. Trying to assess a dog when it is fidgeting around looking for food is not satisfactory. Surely a dog can stand for a minute while being examined without having to be fed handfuls of food. The standard calls for a harsh & dense coat & the skin must be thick, many today were very short of coat & quite a number with thin pelts. A good coat is essential which seems to being overlooked in the breed today. The breed standard leans towards moderation not exaggeration & I hope this is maintained with the emphasis being on ‘essentially a working terrier’ & not ‘essentially a show terrier’.
Limit - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Kyscafter Fizz
Duchy Canine Society Open Show
18th Oct 2015
Judge: Ms L Woods (Penbro)
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Kyscafter Fizz
Bath Canine Society Championship Show
27th May 2016
Judge: Mr Alan Hedges (Ramblix)
My thanks go to the Officers and Committee of Bath show for inviting me to come and judge Border Terriers for the first time, and on the Bath Billiard Table as well, it was a fabulous day for me and will live long in my memory.
I thought the dogs were better than the bitches although reading through my critique it doesn’t sound like that, but it was. If I may make a couple of points. Nobody who goes to shows goes to lose and some are making it rather easy for the judge to give them a hard time. Long pointed nails are not good news , nor is standing the dog like a rocking horse. If you are going to use bait, the dog needs to think it has a chance of getting it, the idea is to bring him up on his toes and make a much better picture. Every little helps, none of the opposition are going to roll over and make it easy for you!
Hind movement was generally better than front movement, and plenty could have been fitter.
My thanks go to all who entered, you gave me a wonderful day and I was honoured by each and every one of you
Limit - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Kyscafter Fizz
Placing Critique
This bitch is a smidge on the leg but it is not a great distraction, she has a nice head, and is typy and sound. She has a good coat and pelt, and a well set tail.
Class Critique
I found this class hard work to judge, nothing grabbed me at all and it was very much a case of balancing one bit against another in all of them.
Royal Cornwall Show
9th Jun 2016
Judge: Mr R Allen (Penparc)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Kyscafter Fizz
Paignton & DFA Championship Show
6th Aug 2016
Judge: Mrs M Barrass
Limit - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Kyscafter Fizz
Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association Canine Open Show
9th Jun 2017
Judge: Mr John Scanlon (Pantycelyn)
Open /
Reserve
Name at show: Kyscafter Fizz
Liskeard & DCS Open Show
9th Jul 2017
Judge: Jen Bowden
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Kyscafter Fizz
