Show Placings
Midland Counties Canine Society
25th Oct 2024
Judge: Professor A S Milton (Baillieswells)
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Whartonian Maggie May
Crufts
6th Mar 2025
Judge: Mr David Hunt (Ottaswell)
It was a tremendous honour and a great privilege some 3 years ago to be asked by the Kennel Club to judge at Crufts in 2025. Having attended and enjoyed this show over many years it felt strange to be finally standing centre stage.
My grateful thanks to the exhibitors and handlers from both home and overseas for giving me a fantastic entry of 249 dogs making 279 entries. I wish to sincerely thank my 2 stewards Ken Francis and Bill Ashworth for organising the ring and me so efficiently and thus avoiding any delays between classes in what was a long and tiring day starting at 08.00. Thanks also to Joyce Martin for the excellent photographs.
I was looking for an exhibit that best fitted the standard and most importantly that they were spannable. With kennel cough widespread throughout the country I requested handlers show me the exhibits teeth to avoid possible further spread. On the day I tried to ensure that each dog was given equal time on the table and moving around the ring.
The general condition of most exhibits was fine with coats as usual at all stages and some appearing to have been stripped the day before. Movement was generally good at the rear but less so in front where several were loose and moving in various directions usually caused by poor shoulder construction. Feet were disappointing in some exhibits being spread and well down on their pasterns with thin pads. I found 2 kinked tails and in the mouths 2 undershot plus several with missing and misaligned teeth. All males were entire. Temperaments were good throughout the day.
I was pleased with my final lineups and delighted to see my Best of Breed make the shortlist and be awarded Group 4
Junior - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Whartonian Maggie May
Placing Critique
A 16 month g&t of a larger type and carrying a skull of good width, strong jaw and a bite of large teeth. With a good neck and decent rib she spans well. Strong in loin with a well set tail she has a good underline. In a double coat of good texture she was steady on the move.
National Terrier Club
5th Apr 2025
Judge: Mr David Mitchell (Paleside)
Thank you to the National Terrier for the invite to judge, and to the exhibitors for an amazing entry,
I really enjoyed the day, and the chance to go over some lovely dogs.
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Whartonian Maggie May Of Rocherrier
Placing Critique
Really caught my eye, lovely feminine bitch, nice head, good shoulders, nice shape to rib, and good length to loin, correct set of tail, in good coat, nice movement a little more confidence and she will be there.
West of England Ladies Kennel Society
25th Apr 2025
Judge: Mrs J Guvercin (Glebeheath)
Junior - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Whartonian Maggie May Of Rocherrier