Show Placings
The Scottish Border Terrier Club Championship Show
11th Nov 2023
Judge: Mr Mark Lowry (Ravenside)
Firstly, I would like to thank everyone for a lovely entry and also to the Scottish BTC for this opportunity. Special thanks go to my two stewards for the day who kept everything running smoothly and for their good company. Although the lighting in the hall isn’t the best, it was adequate and the large square ring was perfect for watching movement, something I feel is very important in a border terrier. On that note I found my main winners to excel in this department. I was pleased to judge some strong puppy classes and also some strong adult classes
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold
Placing Critique
G&T 7 months pup with a beautiful outline who immediately caught my eye. She has an excellent topline and tailset and very well balanced while on the move. Feminine head with nice dark eye and keen expression. Narrow front with tight feet, easily spanned. Very promising.
The Scottish Border Terrier Club Members Limited Show
28th Jan 2024
Judge: Mr. P. Appleby (Hollexby)
Firstly I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge this show, it was an honour and a privilege, secondly thank you to the exhibitors for entering a lovely selection of dogs for me to go over, and lastly but not leastly to my Stewards, Liz Barret and Val Mason for keeping me right.
Best Puppy - Bitch
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold
Best Puppy
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold
Placing Critique
9 old month Grizzle, pleasing feminine head with bright eyes and neat ears, nice tight paws, moved well, good straight front, a good drive from the rear
Maiden - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold
Placing Critique
As Puppy bitch
The Border Terrier Club Open Show
24th Feb 2024
Judge: Libby Tanton-Joy (Itsaso)
Thank you to the committee for inviting me to judge their open show held at Jedburgh, the home of the border terrier. It was a great privilege, and I had some amazing dogs present who are a credit to their owners, thank you for bringing them.
Thank you to my stewards for organising the rings so smoothly and keeping me on track so we finished at a reasonable time. The hospitality was second to none and I would like to thank the whole committee for this.
Best Puppy - Bitch
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold
Reserve Best Puppy
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold
Placing Critique
10-month-old grizzle puppy who is so well put together, very balanced in outline and on the move holds level topline. Super jacket with plenty of pelt and thick skin. Scored over 2 in head today
Maiden - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold
Placing Critique
Repeat - 1st in Puppy Bitch
Novice - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold
Placing Critique
Repeat – 1st in Puppy Bitch
Crufts
10th Mar 2024
Judge: Mrs Lesley Gosling (Akinside)
A tremendous entry of 275 Borders ( 25 absentees on the day)to enjoy handling, judging and placing. I must extend my appreciation to my two valiant stewards for their patience and skill in keeping classes moving. Thank you all.
I do believe our breed is changing, but in subtle ways. The lack of opportunities for true terrier work below ground for some Borders has been replaced by agility and other energetic pursuits, but lack of hard muscle tone has produced a ‘softer’ body on some exhibits. Some feet are slacker, pads are more spread and thinner and some fronts are wide. Movement is not always positive and a ‘driving’ action is lacking. Size is fluctuating too. We have a ‘working’ breed - let’s ensure that features defining the breed are not lost, i.e. ‘spannability’; a hard, harsh top coat and soft protective undercoat (not enough of those today); a dark, expressive eye, a broad skull and strong quarters – ‘the engine is at the back!’. Heads generally were good, but some bitch heads veered towards coarseness.
One thing not lost is the Border’s kind temperament – curious, interested and ready for anything.
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold
Placing Critique
Super coat and pelt on this youngster. Lovely typical head and expression. Perfect size, and neat feet. Moved out well.
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
30th Mar 2024
Judge: Mrs Lynda Ward (Roundtown)
It was an honour to be invited to judge this, our parent club’s show. My thanks to the committee who ran such a lovely event with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. My judge’s gift is much appreciated and will be a treasured momento of the day.
My superstar stewards, Janice Johnson and Liz Barrett, worked hard and unobtrusively whilst keeping the classes moving smoothly over a long day – well done ladies.
Many thanks of course to the exhibitors who made the journey on a major bank holiday weekend giving a large and quality entry of 190 dogs making 229 entries plus 10 NFC.
I had some lovely sound and typical Borders to go over and, had I had them, I would have had no qualms in awarding 4 dog tickets and 5 bitch tickets.
Unfortunately there are always downsides in a big entry and today size was an issue with some overly large exhibits who were not spannable and very heavily built.
There were a number of youngsters which were obviously unused to having their mouths examined and more practice in a calm atmosphere would help to make them comfortable and avoid stress for them and their handlers.
Ears need watching as some were quite large and spoiled the head.
Sadly, as in the past I must complain about long tails. Tails are an integral aspect of the overall picture of a typical Border outline and long is simply wrong. Our breed standard is spartan compared to many others but for tails the description is clear and begins with, “Moderately short; fairly thick at base, then tapering.” Hopefully the issue will be addressed before the untypical becomes the norm.
On a positive note …
Feet were overall small and thickly padded although some would benefit from trimming and shorter nails.
There was a good number of lovely otter-like heads of correct proportions with well placed dark eyes and a keen expression.
As is usual these days coat presentation was generally good and today there were plenty of dense coats of correct texture and thick skins.
Do I think the quality shown in this entry bodes well for the breed? Yes.
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold
Placing Critique
Promising 11 month old with good head and expression. Neat feet. Correct topline and tailset. Balanced and moved well holding a firm topline. Liked her a lot.
National Terrier Club
6th Apr 2024
Judge: Miss Elspeth Jackson (Clipstone)
Thanks to the National Terrier Club for their invitation to judge at this prestigious show and to the exhibitors who did me the honour of judging their dogs. I was lucky to have two efficient stewards who kept things running smoothly, thank you Laura and Dave.
The entry showed a good depth of quality. In many classes the places were hotly contested with decisions needing to be made on the narrowest of margins. I was very pleased to find that there were some good coats on thick pelts and the nice thick short tails which set off a good border so well.
Best Puppy
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold
Placing Critique
Quality, feminine grizzle and tan puppy. Super neck, good shoulders, pleasing top line with well-set short tail. Good in front, spannable correctly shaped ribs, good loin and racy hind quarters. An overall balanced picture was finished off with a good thick double coat. BP
Novice - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold
Placing Critique
See 1st PB
The Northern Border Terrier Club Open Show
13th Apr 2024
Judge: Mrs P Cox (Cushatlaw)
I would like to say a big thank you to the officers an committee for kindly inviting me to judge this lovely open show and to all the exhibitors for exhibiting their dogs under me. A special thank you to the stewards who kept the ring running smoothly.
Best Puppy
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold
Best Puppy - Bitch
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold
Placing Critique
Almost 12 months very feminine grizzle bitch. Overall good length to height proportions. Pleasing head with small well placed ears and keen dark eye. Short strong muzzle, decent neck into well made shoulders. Well balanced outline. Good length to ribs and strong loin. Harsh coat and thick pelt. Moved well. Pleased to award her BPB, BPIS
Novice - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold
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.
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold
Placing Critique
Quality young bitch, like her overall balance, moved well both ways, level top line good tail set,thick pelt pretty head and dark eye, in excellent fit condition
Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold
National Dog Show
12th May 2024
Judge: Mr Patrick Glover (USA)
I wanted to thank the committee for the honour of judging your show. I sincerely apologize for the delay of the critique due to ill health. Coming from another country it was especially grateful to have such excellent Stewards to help guide me. And I thank all the exhibitors that came to exhibit under me. It was a pleasure to see so many quality Borders, and have them in hand. I was very satisfied with my final lineup. I enjoyed the depth of type that you have in the UK. Part of that may be seeing Borders with a proper coat. Unfortunately, Borders in the USA are not shown in such coat anymore which I do not understand. I only saw two bad bites, and I see you are battling some of the same issues we are in the US, one being straight fronts. A good Border must have some prosternum to be constructed in a proper way where the legs are under the dog rather than in front of it. The second being is the loss of rib. Your standard states “ribs carried well back” Our standard states the same thing, only adding the word deep “deep ribs carried well back. Both proper fronts and rib are essential to a working terrier, and attention must be paid to both. Overall, I enjoyed going over so many good Borders and again I thank you for the opportunity
Junior - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold
Scottish Kennel Club (May)
16th May 2024
Judge: Miss Rebecca Barber (Alcumlow)
Thank you to SKC for inviting me to judge at their show, I thoroughly enjoyed my day. I was very pleased with my entry, thank you to all the exhibitors who value my opinion enough to enter their dogs under me. There were some very strong classes and some very pleasing youngsters. I was very pleased with my principle winners and I was delighted to see my BOB get shortlisted in a strong group and my BPIB get TPG3 in the puppy group. It was also an honour to make up two new well deserving champions, making it three new champions in one day over the two shows, which I believe is a new breed record.
RBCC
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold
Placing Critique
Quality bitch, caught my eye the second she entered the ring, I have admired her from ringside as a puppy and when I put my hands on her she did not disappoint. Balanced bitch, correct size and shown in excellent coat. Lovely ottery head, with dark eyes and keen expression and a flat skull. Good length of neck into well laid shoulders, enough bone, good pasterns and neat feet. Excellent topline, narrow throughout and well ribbed back, nice length to her to give good flexibility, excellent rear angulation. Moved out beautifully, covering the ground. She pushed hard in the challenge and I was delighted to award her the RCC. This bitch will go far, I will watch her with interest.
Scottish Kennel Club (Ocober)
16th May 2024
Judge: Mr. Stewart Golding (Beaconpike)
Sorry for delay in critiques, work commitments had to take priority. Thank you to the committee for inviting me to judge the October show which was brought forward in conjunction with the May show. Thank you to my two stewards for keeping the ring running smoothly, which wasn’t easy with two shows running side by side. Thank you to the Exhibitors for a lovely entry and accepting my decisions in a sportsmanlike manner. I had some difficult decisions especially in the bitch classes where I just didn’t have enough cards to hand out. Coats from last time I judged had improved and it was a pleasure to see so many in correct double coat of depth. On the whole movement was good. I did find a couple of incorrect bites and one kinked tail
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold
Placing Critique
Outstanding bitch who caught my eye as soon as she entered the ring. Lovely otter head with dark eye, correct bite, good reach of neck with well laid shoulders, narrow front with good length of rib, racy hindquarters with correct angulation, liked her for size, correct double coat with thick pelt, super topline and tail set, she moved out well, one to watch in the future.
The Scottish Border Terrier Club Open Show
2nd Jun 2024
Judge: Dr Margaret Armstrong (Ploughdown)
Thank you to the officers and committee of the Scottish Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge their June 2024 Breed Club Open Show. The day was marked by very good weather conditions: a mixture of sunny spells, brisk breezes and cloud. Just right for the dogs. The dreaded rain kept at bay so the Gods smiled down on us. What a super venue to hold a show. There was a large indoor hall if needed. However, given the clement conditions, we were outside for judging on a large paved area surrounded by raised grass banks that afforded for spectators a good view of events. The welcome from officers and exhibitors alike was warm and hospitable and I’d like to thank exhibitors for the super entry I had and for their good grace in accepting their placings. There was a great sense of collegiality among members and good humour was in plentiful supply. The catering was second to none; the poached salmon salad at lunch was super. And I was sent on my way with enough food to see me back over the sea to Northern Ireland. Finally I’d like to thank my two stewards on the day: Kath Lothian and Pete Appleby. They were welcoming and fulfilled their duties with quiet good humour.
Reserve Best In Show
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold
Best Bitch
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold
Placing Critique
Very balanced grizzle bitch who shows a very pleasing outline. Enough neck and length of body to lend her great proportion. Straight, clean and narrow front, with lovely flat shoulders. Just right for bone and standing on small, well-padded paws. Shoulders carried well back, level topline which she held on the move. Deep in rib and strong in coupling, spanned well. Short thick tail. Great bend of stifle. Moved out well coming and going and showed drive moving around the ring. Head in proportion with flat cranium and strength in foreface, correct bite. A real varminty look in this girl’s eye. Double coat that was just growing into a super show coat, good pelt. Challenged strongly for Best in Show. Best Bitch and Reserve Best in Show.
Yearling - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold
Placing Critique
See Junior Bitch
Border Union Agricultural Society
16th Jun 2024
Judge: Mr. David Matthews (Tojamatt)
My thanks to the Society for the invitation to Judge one of my favourite shows, it didn’t all go to plan with the weather playing its part. I would like to thank all the exhibitors for going along with my decision to stay outside despite the weather, and my special thanks to stewards Judy Carr and Audrey Coltart for braving the weather also. Also my thanks to Euan for posting my judging book and critique notes and to whomever handed it in.
Sorry for delay, holidays and work have played their part. I had some lovely dogs to go over and thank you all for bringing them.
Junior - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold
Placing Critique
Grizzle and tan bitch with feminine head dark eye and keen expression, correct bite, good length of neck, good front assembly, straight and narrow with good shoulder placement rib and loin, carried a level top line on the move and had a good tail set. Well presented in correct coat moved well both ways unfortunate to meet 1 today.
Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold
Placing Critique
See JB
Blackpool & District Canine Society
23rd Jun 2024
Judge: Mrs Beverley Barber (Alcumlow)
Thank you to all of you who entered your dogs for me to judge. I really enjoyed my day and having the privilege of judging your dogs. The weather was kind and our ring was good. I had excellent stewards and I thank them for their hard work.
Best Junior
Name at show: TJG4, Remony Rose Gold
BCC
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold
Placing Critique
What can I say! Just beautiful. So well constructed throughout, a joy to put my hands on her. Still youthful but everything is balanced. Superb head excellent balance of muzzle to skull giving the otter type look. Full of expression. Superb body construction, front balances rear construction with just the right amount of length of body and well ribbed back. Neat feet excellent coat and pelt. Moved effortlessly, at a pace that should go all day. Pleased to be able to award her Bitch CC and Best of Breed.
Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold
Boston & District Canine Society
5th Jul 2024
Judge: Julie Green (Breckgreen & Stowthorney)
I would like to thanks the officers and committee of Boston and District Canine society for inviting me to give my first set of tickets in Border Terriers. It was such a well-run show and in such a lovely setting. I would also like to thank the exhibitors who entered under me. Thanks also to my two stewards who kept the ring moving for me on the day.
All in all, I was happy with my entry. I found all males to be entire and no kinked tails on the day. A couple of mouths that were not quite correct.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold
BCC
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold
The East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
5th Jul 2024
Judge: Miss Anita Harrison (Iacheslei)
Many thanks to the committee for the invitation to judge. Everyone worked hard throughout the day to ensure it ran smoothly. There were a few clashes with the main Boston Championship show but these were well managed. Thanks also to the competitors for accepting my decisions in a sporting manner and creating a wonderful atmosphere around the ring.
There was a super entry of 172 dogs making 217 entries which I found both exciting and daunting, having had a total knee replacement operation just weeks before!
Overall, I found the standard of exhibits was good. Coats were a mixture ranging from pure undercoat to absolute perfection. The majority of exhibits were spannable. All dogs were entire. I found just one undershot mouth. I forgave loose movement in some of the younger dogs which will hopefully tighten as they mature, but adults moving wide or close had to be penalised. Several lacked bone and substance, being on the leg as well as short coupled making the outline somewhat squarer than I was looking for. Handling was generally good, with one very professional young handler who really impressed me with her skills. My main winners were presented in stunning condition, and I had some difficult decisions to make in the higher classes, wishing I could award more than just one Challenge Certificate.
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold
Placing Critique
Stunning grizzle bitch of correct size with lovely head and expression, small neat ears, dark eye, big teeth, strong jaw, correct front and rear angulation, good length of rib, topline and tail set. Moved well on small neat feet. Unfortunate to meet the Open winners. In consideration for top honours.
Boston & District Canine Society
5th Jul 2024
Judge: Julie Green (Breckgreen & Stowthorney)
I would like to thanks the officers and committee of Boston and District Canine society for inviting me to give my first set of tickets in Border Terriers. It was such a well-run show and in such a lovely setting. I would also like to thank the exhibitors who entered under me. Thanks also to my two stewards who kept the ring moving for me on the day.
All in all, I was happy with my entry. I found all males to be entire and no kinked tails on the day. A couple of mouths that were not quite correct.
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold
Placing Critique
This girl headed the class of some really nice bitches! Caught my eye as she came into the ring. Beautiful otter head that is not overdone in anyway. A lovely dark eye with a keen but cheeky expression. Big teeth. Lovely length of neck flowing into correct shoulders. Good length of rib. Shown in a good harsh double jacket with plenty of pelt. Moved with reach and drive. Pleased to award her the Bitch CC and Best of Breed. This girl will go far!!
Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold
Placing Critique
See Junior Bitch Critique
The Northern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
13th Jul 2024
Judge: Mr. Mark Ord (Marnadee)
Having attended & a long association with this breed club I was very honoured when I received the invitation to judge this show. It is pleasing that the club has such a wealth of supporters who do such sterling work and put on shows that make you want to return to. Walking into this venue today brought back many memories of the past and I am sure the pioneers of the club would be thrilled to see how it has prospered from humble beginnings. The Border Terrier continues to hold its own compared to many of today’s terrier breeds both as a companion and show dog. Breed standards were compiled by looking at the dogs of the time and their working capabilities fitting this purpose, this should still be adhered to now despite hunting no longer being allowed. This being said dogs should be presented for the show ring to the best of an owner’s capabilities, in hard muscular condition and coat presented clean and fit for the purpose of working in rough terrain.
I today found mouths to be good in the majority and I like to see large dentition along with a correct scissor bite. Several had eyes that needed attention in the way of cleaning before coming into the show ring. We still are seeing the incorrect flipping front action due to short upper arms and if not addressed this will become the norm. After my last appointment, I was pleased to only see a small minority where scissoring had been used on the coats which should not be the case. I did find today several coats that I would class as broken rather than the desirable tight harsh top weatherproof coat with undercoat for warmth. On a positive note, the bitches were easy to span and only a minority of males could not be. Pelts were pretty good being both thick & loose.
Junior - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold
Placing Critique
very appealing bitch who pushed hard for top spot, has the best of heads with strong jaw & correct bite, excellent dark keen eyes, ears perfectly placed, fair length of neck, in excellent body with super thick & loose pelt, coat presented in top condition & of good texture, neat compact feet, moved exceptionally well.
Leeds Championship Show
28th Jul 2024
Judge: Mrs Linda Coleman (Hartswelin)
I enjoyed my judging and appreciated the good sportsmanship around the ring with applause for all class placings, this is so often lacking these days. In the males there were a lot shown in single coat so these were not in contention on the day, also quite a few were difficult to span. I did not find these problems in the bitches However as many judges before me have commented, good front movement is the exception rather than the norm and these Borders would easily tire following a horse all day.
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold JW
Placing Critique
Light grizzle, good coat and well muscled, balanced head good front angles and moved well.
The Midland Border Terrier Club 40th Anniversary Championship Show
4th Aug 2024
Judge: Mrs Jill Stevens (Cobstoneway)
I would like to thank the officers and committee of the club for inviting me to judge this 40th Anniversary show, and for the hospitality on the day. Thank you also to the hardworking stewards, it was a long and very busy day. Most of all, thank you to the exhibitors for giving me such a fabulous entry. I appreciated each and every exhibit, and had the privilege of going over so many quality dogs that difficult decisions had to be made and many lovely dogs went cardless. Foremost, I see the Border Terrier as ‘essentially a working terrier’ and was therefore looking for construction that would render this possible. A few exhibits were too big, too wide or too deep in brisket which might prevent them from going to ground, or even cause them to get stuck. A few had very thin skin – skin must be thick. Most bites were good, just a few with teeth out of line or missing. Coats come and go, so were understandably at different stages. However, on a working terrier a good hard coat does complete the picture. Good movement and a strong, even, economical gait comes from soundness of construction and the muscle tone of a well exercised dog. Therefore I looked for good layback of shoulder and the correct length and angle of upper arm to give a good reach in front, a strong loin, good bend of stifle and well angulated, well muscled hindquarters to give matching drive from the rear.
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold JW
Placing Critique
Lovely grizzle and tan bitch shown in full coat which did not detract at all from her beautiful body lines. Feeling through her thick double coat she was lovely for size and type, and narrow throughout. Her front was straight and narrow with just the right amount of bone, and she stood on neat, well padded feet. She was well angulated front and rear and she had a level topline and good tailset. Her head was very pleasing with strong muzzle and jaw and dark eyes. She came to hand really well, being of correct weight.
City of Birmingham Championship Show
31st Aug 2024
Judge: Mrs Clare Sansom (Tarkaswell)
I would like to thank the officers and committee of the City of Birmingham Canine Association Championship Dog Show for the invitation to judge at this level for the first time.
With storm Lillian resulting in the abandonment of Driffield, the JBTC were also able to hold their show in an adjacent ring. Hall 3 at the Royal Kennel Club building was light, spacious and an ideal venue. A certain amount of flexibility was required when classes clashed, and I am very grateful to my experienced stewards Chris Woolner and Caroline Wise for their hard work. They were calm, efficient and kept the ring running smoothly. With their help we finished in time to ensure that all those who had won major awards could get to their groups.
My sincere thanks to all the exhibitors for giving me such a quality entry and accepting my decisions in a sporting manner. We had very few absentees and I often had difficult decisions to make. In several classes, I would have liked some additional prize cards to award.
Coats did have an influence on the results, with those presented at their best, in a harsh, dense double jacket with thick pelt, being rewarded. A few exhibits would have benefitted from having their feet tidied to have achieved a neater picture. I found two kinked tails, two with incorrect dentition and all male dogs were entire.
I was delighted with my principal winners, who all fulfilled my interpretation of the breed standard on the day. It was a privilege to judge such an entry, and the lovely atmosphere, with applause and cheers for the winners, made it extra special.
I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
BCC
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold JW
Best Junior
Name at show: TJG1, Remony Rose Gold JW
Joint Border Terrier Club's Championship Show
31st Aug 2024
Judge: Mr Graham Pickering (Picer)
Thank you to The Scottish Border Terrier Club for asking me to judge the Joint Show. It’s been a long time coming as I was invited to judge in 2019 and COVID 19 got in the way! I would like to thank the exhibitors who managed to attend the show after the problems caused by Storm Lilian at Driffield. I also appreciate that the absentees were higher as a result of many people having prior appointments on the day that the show was rearranged. The City of Birmingham Society where very accommodating, we had a lovely ring with plenty of space.
However, I had a super entry, and I had lots to choose from in the dogs that were able to show under me. Thank you to everyone – I really appreciate being asked to give an opinion on other people’s dogs, it’s a real honour. I would also give a special note of thanks to my steward Bill Shorthose who single handedly managed the ring and made sure everyone was in the right place at the right time. Particularly with the challenges of a partnership show and the clashes that this can cause across two rings. Thank you to all the exhibitors who managed to negotiate two shows with good heart.
When judging, I look for dogs with good heads, plenty of strength under the eye, very little stop and a good strong jaw – essentially a’ Head like that of an Otter’. I also like to see straight fronts, correct shoulder placements and tidy small feet. I found these characteristics in all of my top winners. Generally, mouths were good, although there were a couple of dogs with a tooth out of place. Movement was ok in generally, but as breed we do need to keep an eye on front movement as there were some dogs who did not move as well as they should walking towards me. All the males were entire. I was very pleased with all my placings and when choosing my top winners, I had some difficult decisions to make and so were some dogs that were very unlucky on the day.
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold JW
Placing Critique
A lovely bitch of excellent make up and confirmation, just right for bone and muscle. She has a lovely feminine head of the correct proportions, well filled under the eye, plenty of strength in her jaw, small ears laid close to her cheek and a correct scissor bite. Straight narrow front with well angulated shoulders and stood on small, neat cat-like feet. She is easily spanned and moves well fore and aft. She stood out in this class with self-assured confidence and was in real contention for top honours.
City of Birmingham Championship Show
31st Aug 2024
Judge: Mrs Clare Sansom (Tarkaswell)
I would like to thank the officers and committee of the City of Birmingham Canine Association Championship Dog Show for the invitation to judge at this level for the first time.
With storm Lillian resulting in the abandonment of Driffield, the JBTC were also able to hold their show in an adjacent ring. Hall 3 at the Royal Kennel Club building was light, spacious and an ideal venue. A certain amount of flexibility was required when classes clashed, and I am very grateful to my experienced stewards Chris Woolner and Caroline Wise for their hard work. They were calm, efficient and kept the ring running smoothly. With their help we finished in time to ensure that all those who had won major awards could get to their groups.
My sincere thanks to all the exhibitors for giving me such a quality entry and accepting my decisions in a sporting manner. We had very few absentees and I often had difficult decisions to make. In several classes, I would have liked some additional prize cards to award.
Coats did have an influence on the results, with those presented at their best, in a harsh, dense double jacket with thick pelt, being rewarded. A few exhibits would have benefitted from having their feet tidied to have achieved a neater picture. I found two kinked tails, two with incorrect dentition and all male dogs were entire.
I was delighted with my principal winners, who all fulfilled my interpretation of the breed standard on the day. It was a privilege to judge such an entry, and the lovely atmosphere, with applause and cheers for the winners, made it extra special.
I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold JW
Placing Critique
This lovely grizzle and tan bitch was on top of her game and stood out for unexaggerated breed quality. She had a feminine head with keen expression, small, neat ears and short, strong muzzle. Her neck flowed into a straight front, with correct bone and small, neat feet. Narrow throughout, she was well angulated front and rear. She had a level topline, strong loin and well set carrot like tail, which she carried gaily. She was presented in a short, tight jacket with a thick, loose pelt. She moved straight with a good length of stride, and was very attentive to her handler, never stopping showing. I was pleased to award her the BCC, and understand that she will now gain her title. It is thoroughly well deserved. She was also my BJ, and I was delighted hear that she had been awarded TJG 1.
Darlington Championship Show
13th Sep 2024
Judge: Mrs L Roberts
Thank you to the Darlington committee For the invitation and hospitality. To Mo my steward for her able assistance on the day.
I really enjoyed my appointment thank you to the sporting exhibitors for the lovely entry
BCC
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold JW
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold JW
Placing Critique
workmanlike feminine bitch. Good strength of head. Nice length of neck into good shoulder. flexible ribbing of good length. Muscular hindquarters. Moved out well showing a lovely outline. BCC
The Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Championship Show
28th Sep 2024
Judge: Mrs Anne Heathcote (Saxheath)
I would like to thank the YLCBTC for giving me the honour of judging their Championship Show . My thanks also to my very efficient stewards Tracy and Marvin who kept both the ring and myself in order . It also goes without saying that I very much appreciated the exhibitors who trusted me to go over their dogs , Thank you .
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold JW
Placing Critique
A quality gr with a lovely head and expression , good dentition , a straight narrow front with a lovely reach of neck into a level topline which she held on the move . She had a nice underline . excellent hind angulation and moved very well . Pushed hard for top honours
The Northern Border Terrier Club Open Show
12th Oct 2024
Judge: Mrs. V. Mann (Valger)
I would like to thank The Committee for their invitation to judge their Open Show. I thoroughly enjoyed my day. Thank you to my very efficient Stewards Mark & Julie for keeping everything on track & The Club for their hospitality & splendid gift.
Best Bitch
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold JW
Best In Show
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold JW
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold JW
Placing Critique
17mth grizzle. What a super young bitch. She takes your eye as you look round the class & I was not disappointed in any way on closer inspection. From her strong muzzle to her well-set carrot tail she oozes quality. Her head is very well balanced with little to no stop & plenty of width to her skull. Well set ears held close to her cheeks. Neck of good length leads to fine bladed shoulders. Not too deep with a good length of rib & short deep loin. Her angulation is good fore & aft with short rear pasterns She stands on straight well boned limbs & well-padded close-knit feet. Easily spanned with a thick loose pelt. Presented in good coat & condition. She presents such a balanced picture on the stack & her movement is sound & free flowing. BB & BIS
The Terrier Club of Scotland Open Show
13th Oct 2024
Judge: Mrs Judy Carr (Wreighaugh)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: RBIS, Remony Rose Gold JW
Best Bitch
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold JW
Open - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold JW
Placing Critique
15 month old grizzle bitch, lovely proportions, no exaggerations. A very feminine head, lovely expression and correct ear set. Good neck, correct shoulders and front, great feet. Narrow throughout, good length of rib, easily spanned. Strong loin. Short, tight double coat with good loose pelt. Well muscled quarters; moved straight and with drive both going and coming. A picture on the day! Pleased to see her go RBIS.
The Border Terrier Club Open Show
19th Oct 2024
Judge: Mrs Margaret Armstrong (Carrickfarm)
Thank you to The Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge The Open Show at Low Hesket, one of my favourite shows and venues. As always hospitality was superb and a lovely enjoyable lunch.
Thank you to Judy and Andrea my two excellent stewards who kept proceedings running smoothly and on time and thank you to all exhibitors.
I had a lovely entry and some lovely dogs to judge. A very enjoyable day.
Best Bitch
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold JW
Reserve Best In Show
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold JW
Best Opposite Sex
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold JW
Open - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold JW
Placing Critique
18 mth quality grizzle bitch I have admired from ringside and lovely to go over. She has a pleasing outline, lovely head and strong fore face,dark eyes and a varminty expression. Good bone and neat well padded feet. Well laid shoulders ,level topline held on the move and short thick tail. Easily spanned. and good bend of stifle. Super tight pin wire coat and moved round ring with drive. BB. RBIS.
The Scottish Border Terrier Club Championship Show
9th Nov 2024
Judge: Mr A Horner (Stineval)
I would like to thank SCBTC and committee for the privilege of judging this years Championship show and thank my very capable steward Euan Castell for keeping the ring flowing and the exhibitors for their lovely entry. There were some really nice dogs for me to go over. But I must say that looking at them in general heads are starting to stray away from that of the border terrier, the other thing that I think needs addressing is the general cleanliness of their exhibits. I found three suspect mouths and two kinked tails . thank you one and all for an enjoyable day,
Best In Show
Name at show: CH Remony Rose Gold JW
BCC
Name at show: CH Remony Rose Gold JW
Open - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: CH Remony Rose Gold JW
Placing Critique
G/tan Beautiful otter head that is not overdone in anyway. A lovely dark eye with a keen but varminty expression. Big teeth set in a strong jaw. Lovely neck flowing into correct shoulders. Good length of rib. Shown in a good harsh waterproof double jacket with plenty of thick pliable pelt. Moved with reach and drive always. Pleased to award her the Bitch CC and Best of Breed.
Ladies Kennel Association
12th Dec 2024
Judge: Miss Sally Leslie (Risdene)
Yearling - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Remony Rose Gold JW
