Show Placings
National Terrier Club
5th Apr 2014
Judge: Mr David Hunt (Ottaswell)
My thanks to the committee of the National Terrier Club for their invitation to judge at this group championship show. Thanks also to my stewards Brian Doyle and John Callow for their help and assistance in keeping me organised and the ring running smoothly. My appreciation also to the exhibitors for such a large entry in these tough financial times.
The ring was large with lots of space for dogs to move freely without being forced to stop/start. In general the dogs were in good condition. I found 1 dog that was not entire. Although teeth were mostly OK, apart from a few misaligned, they varied greatly in size. Coats varied as always but I judge on the day and lack of coat is taken into account when placing exhibits. I was concerned at the number of exhibits down on their pasterns, not giving the small feet as required. Many younger exhibits would really benefit from regular ringcraft experience.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Chorbeck Heart Breaker
Northern Border Terrier Club Open Show
19th Apr 2014
Judge: Mrs. Joyce Martin (Merumhor)
I would like to thank the Northern Border Terrier Club for their kind invitation to judge at this show, my first breed club appointment. I was well looked after by the committee and their hospitality was wonderful. I would like to thank my 2 ring stewards - Tracy Peacock and Allen Horner - who were very efficient in keeping me right and kept everything running smoothly. It was a great privilege for me to have such an excellent entry and of such good quality to go over. Thank you to all those who gave me this opportunity and for taking my decisions so sportingly.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Chorbeck Heart Breaker
Maiden - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Chorbeck Heart Breaker
Placing Critique
Lovely 6 month old blue and tan puppy who was reserve in the MPB class. She is in good harsh coat. She has a strong head and short muzzle, with neat ears. She has a nice outline, short tail and neat feet and moved well for a baby. Hope she doesn't grow on.
Colne, Nelson and District Canine Society Open Show
20th Apr 2014
Judge: Debbie Lorraine (Raleniro)
I would like to thank the committee for their invitation to judge at this show, and also the exhibitors for their entry.
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG1, BPIS, Chorbeck Heart Breaker
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Chorbeck Heart Breaker
Placing Critique
Blue and tan bitch of just over 6 months, typical feminine head which still has to fully mature, lovely keen expression, correct scissor bite with really large teeth. Lovely straight front with well padded, tight feet. Good reach of neck and lay back of shoulder. Narrow throughout and easily spanned with good topline and well set on carroty tail. Good rear angulation and shown in fit, well muscled condition. Super loose pelt and tight jacket showing correct ticking. Moved well both directions and showed a well balanced picture in profile, moving with drive and maintaining topline on the move. A very promising youngster. BPIB. I was delighted to see her go on to be awarded TPG1 and then Best Puppy In Show.
National Dog Show
9th May 2014
Judge: Mr Rainer Vuorinen (Finland)
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Chorbeck Heart Breaker
Scottish Border Terrier Club Open Show
1st Jun 2014
Judge: Jane Allison (Tividale)
Many thanks to the exhibitor’s and the committee for a very enjoyable day. Also to the hard working ladies of the committee in the kitchen and my exellant steward Jim Stewart.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Chorbeck Heart Breaker
Novice - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Chorbeck Heart Breaker
Three Counties Championship Dog Show
7th Jun 2014
Judge: Mr D E Fryer (Irton)
Thanks to my two highly efficient stewards who, whilst never obtrusive, always had everything in the right place and ensured that I could get on with judging the dogs efficiently and smoothly.
A very pleasing entry, many classes had winning quality beyond the number of cards available. I found no missing teeth, no serious mouth faults, and all males were entire. Coats were variable; ranging from several in profuse double coat (not a problem if still of good weatherproof quality); to some who had only undercoat and a few who had adequate top coat but completely lacked undercoat (both incorrect and adversely affecting placings). There were a number of very smartly prepared and presented terriers on show; but however smart and showy a terrier may be, as 'essentially a working terrier' it must be 'capable of following a horse, combining activity with gameness' in order to be a BORDER Terrier. Too many exhibits were deficient in shoulder construction, front movement and drive.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Chorbeck Heart Breaker
Placing Critique
Well made blue, good coat, front movement needs to tighten, good eye and expression
Blackpool & District Canine Society Championship Show
20th Jun 2014
Judge: Mr Peter Bakewell
Best Puppy - Bitch
Name at show: Chorbeck Heart Breaker
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Chorbeck Heart Breaker
Placing Critique
Well made pleasing in outline and overall balance, feminine head, with good expression, nice neck and shoulders, nice ribs and body, good tail and carriage. Moved and showed very well.
Goosenargh & Longridge Agricultural Open Show
5th Jul 2014
Judge: Penny Sands (Krakensis)
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Chorbeck Heart Breaker
East of England Championship Show
6th Jul 2014
Judge: Miss Jean Singh
I would like to thank my stewards who kept the event running smoothly. My decisions were made on the exhibit on the day
I found heavy ears are creeping in, detracting from the otter head and keen expression. An excessive amount of exhibits were not in hard, toned condition. ‘Couch potato’ dogs come to mind. Front movement is also a cause for concern. I found two level mouths, one just level and a puppy , had a tooth out of line. My decision on some unplaced exhibits were a culmination of a long foreface and untypical expression, unspannable even though I gave some leeway and poor front movement.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Chorbeck Heart Breaker
Placing Critique
a nice puppy, sweet feminine head, good ears and dark eye and correct mouth. Good length of neck with a level topline and carrot tail. She has a racy outline and good bone with tight feet. Was the best mover in the class.
The Northern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
13th Jul 2014
Judge: Mrs. A. Gregory (Manx)
Novice - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Chorbeck Heart Breaker
Leeds Championship Show
26th Jul 2014
Judge: Mr Ernie L Hill
Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Chorbeck Heart Breaker
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Championship Show
27th Sep 2014
Judge: Mr Frank Nicholls (Halcus)
My grateful thanks to the committee and officers for their brilliant hospitality and to stewards Doreen Rushby and Graham Richardson for their hard work and attempts at keeping me out of trouble. An excellent entry with real quality present in both dogs and bitches. Unfortunately, at the risk of sounding like a stuck record, front movement was a real problem in quite a few exhibits, not I might add in the top winners, but unfortunately occasional compromises had to be made in this respect in some classes when filling some of the lower placings.
Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Chorbeck Heart Breaker
Liverpool Terrier Club Open Show
5th Oct 2014
Judge: Jane Moreton-Shaw (Fehmarn)
Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Chorbeck Heart Breaker
Placing Critique
Correctly coloured blue and tan bitch just 1 year old. A slight dip in the topline. Good bend of stifle. Neat feet. Muzzle a little weak. Easily spanned and moved well.
Southport and Birkdale Open Show
30th Nov 2014
Judge: Mrs Elizabeth Barrett (Howthwaite)
Junior /
Reserve
Name at show: Chorbeck Heart Breaker
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
31st Jan 2015
Judge: Miss Claire Tutin (Riseburn)
I would like to thank the officers and committee for their invitation to judge their open show, and their warm welcome and hospitality. I would also like to thank my two efficient stewards on the day, Ian Hopper and John Thomas.
The entry was very pleasing but there were quite a few absentees on the day, especially the dog classes. However I enjoyed my day and was pleased with all my class winners, making a very satisfactory final line up, including some promising puppies, with some difficult decisions to be made. I found one bad mouth and one kinked tail.
Junior - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Chorbeck Heart Breaker
Driffield Agricultural Society
3rd Oct 2015
Judge: Miss Jean Singh
Many thanks to my two efficient stewards who kept the proceedings running smoothly. On the day I was surprised to find 4 level mouths, although a level mouth is acceptable in the standard, a scissor bite is preferable. Some exhibits could have been shown in a fitter condition and have their long nails clipped.
Yearling - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Chorbeck Heart Breaker
Placing Critique
Blue and Tan in good coat and nice ticking. She is a nice size with good ribs and has a racy outline. Her front was straight with enough bone. She has a pleasing head and her movement was sound both ways.
The Border Terrier Club Open Show
17th Oct 2015
Judge: Mrs. Joyce Martin (Merumhor)
I would like to thank the Border terrier Club for the invitation to judge at the Open Show at Low Hesket. It was an honour and privilege to be offered this appointment. I was delighted with the super entry of 96 dogs making a total entry of 132 and appreciate the turnout of so many fine dogs on the day and the sporting way my decisions were taken. Thank you to my ring stewards Ken McKenzie and Dave Hodgson for keeping everything running smoothly for me. Also thank you to the committee for their hospitality and to Jane Shaw for providing a lovely lunch which I enjoyed very much.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Chorbeck Heart Breaker
