Show Placings
Evesham Premier Show
14th Jul 2019
Judge: John Scanlan (Pantycelyn)
Puppy /
Third Place
Name at show: Rhozzum Hebe At Stenigot
Worcester & Malvern CS Open Show
11th Jan 2020
Judge: Mr Tan Nagrecha (Chandlimore)
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Rhozzum Hebe At Stenigot
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.
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Rhozzum Hebe At Stenigot
Placing Critique
Correct otter head with dark eye and good ear placement.. Correct bite and big teeth. Narrow front. Good reach of neck. Tail set on well. Moved well.
Special Challenge - Dog or Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Rhozzum Hebe At Stenigot
Placing Critique
as above
Gloucester & DCS Open Show
15th Feb 2020
Judge: Colette Perkins (Brent /Silkridge)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG4, Rhozzum Hebe At Stenigot
Special Yearling /
First Place
Name at show: Rhozzum Hebe At Stenigot
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Rhozzum Hebe At Stenigot
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’.
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Rhozzum Hebe At Stenigot
Placing Critique
A 15-month handy size G/T typey bitch with pleasing head and good scissor bite. Narrow front, good topline and tailset. Good coat with tail well set on. Moved soundly.
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.
Special Challenge - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Rhozzum Hebe At Stenigot
The Southern Border Terrier Club Limited Show
6th Mar 2022
Judge: Mandy Holmes (Bimandi)
Firstly I would like to thank The Southern Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge and for their hospitality on the day. Also many thanks to everyone that gave me the privilege of going over their dogs and congratulation to all my winners.
All males were entire. All tails straight. One or two untidy mouths but nothing to be classed as a fault.
Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Rhozzum Hebe At Stenigot
Placing Critique
3 years nice type of bitch with good angles front and rear, thick pelt and in harsh coat, moved steadily but was carrying a bit to much weight today.
