Show Placings
West of England Ladies Kennel Society
25th Apr 2025
Judge: Mrs J Guvercin (Glebeheath)
Thank you to everyone who entered on a Friday and gave me the biggest entry of the two groups on the day and the forth highest in the whole show! Pat and Paul my stewards were great and helped me to get through the dogs in an efficient way.
We were lucky enough to be outside on a perfect dog showing day weather wise.
Some super quality classes with hair splitting decisions and even lovely dogs unplaced. Whilst essentially a working terrier was a priority, I wanted my males, to look like males and my bitches easily recognisable as females, it sounds obvious but with some they could’ve passed for either.
Some really lovely dogs looked super stood, but failed on the move, not just coming and going, but more importantly to me, the side gait.
I think we need to be careful of mouths, I was surprised to find several with teeth out of line. Level bites, although allowed and not penalised on the day, some were in very young dogs and it makes me wonder if they will last.
Having said all that, I enjoyed my day and the dogs, who also seemed to enjoy being outside.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Otterbobs Rocky
Aberystwyth Premier Open Show
5th May 2025
Judge: Mr Rob Jones (Silverluka)
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Otterbobs Rocky At Cymrygold
Birmingham National Dog Show
8th May 2025
Judge: Miss Katie Hamilton (Cromlechs)
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Otterbobs Rocky At Cymrygold
The Midland Border Terrier Club Partnership Championship Show
8th May 2025
Judge: Mr John Bainbridge (Risdene)
Many thanks to the Midland committee for this appointment which l thoroughly enjoyed, despite the weather which sent us indoors after bitches. Many thanks to my stewards. As an aside l was pleased to see that moderately short tails are coming back! I was also pleased to find that three of the youngsters from the previous time l judged had developed as hoped and received top honours today. The exception was the outstanding dog which took BIS, my first time judging this one and what a treat! This blue and tan dog meets the standard so well, essentially a working terrier, the most important requirement of our breed, but with the quality of a top show dog .
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Otterbobs Rocky At Cymrygold
Placing Critique
Good size grizzle in full coat, meets the standard well, moved ok, but hope he doesn’t grow on.
Southern Counties Canine Association
31st May 2025
Judge: Rachel Larner (Hawcoat)
Thank you to everyone that entered and attended my first judging appointment at Championship level. Many thanks to my stewards, who kept the day running smoothly. We were very lucky with the weather, a little warm at times but the dogs all managed well and did not flag in the heat.
I was thrilled at the quality of dogs that I had to go over and extremely pleased that I had very few absentees. There were some super quality of classes that made my decisions quite hard. Finding a dog that most fits the standard is important to me, and I feel my winners did just that. I was extremely pleased with my main winners, and even more thrilled to see that I made up two Champions!
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Otterbobs Rocky At Cymrygold
Placing Critique
Promising pup, in good grizzle jacket. I liked his size and once settled he moved well. Masculine head with well set ears, and dark eye. Good reach of neck and length of body, easily spanned. Level topline and good tail set.
Blackpool & District Canine Society
22nd Jun 2025
Judge: Miss Tracey James (Blackmine)
Thank you to everyone who entered under me. It was a pleasure to judge all your dogs. I found it difficult to judge to a particular type as the best dogs came from different sizes and types, and I believe there is a place for them all if they fit the breed standard. Most of the dogs had evidence of a double coat. As coats are constantly changing, I did not heavily penalise any for very tweedy coats or lacking some coat as long as they were presented in a tidy manner.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Otterbobs Rocky At Cymrygold
Placing Critique
8 months old red. Pleasing head. Straight front, level topline and good lay of rib, racy quarters, lovely carrot tail. Not in his best jacket. Steady mover
Southern Border Terrier Club Partnership Championship Show
27th Jun 2025
Judge: Mr Tom H. Johnston (Feldkirk)
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Otterbobs Rocky At Cymrygold
Windsor Championship Show
27th Jun 2025
Judge: Mr Graham Richardson (Staynorwood)
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Otterbobs Rocky At Cymrygold
Leeds Championship Show
24th Jul 2025
Judge: Mr Peter Armstrong (Atron)
Special Beginners in Breed
Name at show: SBBTG3, Otterbobs Rocky At Cymrygold
Special Beginners - Dog or Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Otterbobs Rocky At Cymrygold
Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Otterbobs Rocky At Cymrygold
