Show Placings
East of England Championship Show
8th Jul 2021
Judge: Mr Ian Hopper (Esyntona)
My thanks go to the East of England committee for inviting me to judge the show. Thank you to my two stewards who efficiently helped exhibitors to follow the corvid regulations in place for the show.
For quite a lot of the younger dogs it was there first show due to the lockdown they all handled it well.
All teeth were ok a few of the dogs were just spannable there was no problem with the bitches
I was pleased with my final line ups for dogs and bitches and the main winners I feel could still carry out the work they were bred for if required.
Junior - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Bostontime Lucky
Bath Canine Society
1st Aug 2021
Judge: Mr T Ball
Special Beginners - Dog or Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Bostontime Lucky
Placing Critique
15 mth old bitch of completely different type to the winner. Carrying more bone and somewhat broader all through but I felt she scored for overall type over the two placed behind her. Neck of good length to balance, firm topline and tail of good set. Nicely proportioned head but could not match expression of winner. Decent coat texture but would like to see more thickness to both pelt and pads. Moving true both fore and aft.
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Bostontime Lucky
Yearling - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Bostontime Lucky
Bournemouth Championship Show
16th Aug 2021
Judge: Mr J Horswell
I very much enjoyed tackling this entry and found the breed to be in pretty good shape. Quite a relaxed and friendly atmosphere I thought. I did take coats into account, there were quite a lot who were rather naked on the day and as a result went further down the line that they might otherwise have done – you have to judge what you can see, and a good coat is important in a working terrier.
Junior - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Bostontime Lucky
Placing Critique
She is a good mover. Standing she slopes in topline, but levels up on the move. Strong jaw. Good neck. Well angulated. In thick coat.
Yearling - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Bostontime Lucky
Kent County CA Open Show
22nd Aug 2021
Judge: Mrs Mandy Kenna (Cynetkoy)
Junior /
Reserve
Name at show: Bostontime Lucky
Post Graduate /
Reserve
Name at show: Bostontime Lucky
Richmond Championship Show
11th Sep 2021
Judge: Mr Colin Girling (Benattivo)
Thank you to the committee of the Richmond show for granting my first appointment to award CC’s, I was well looked after on the day and had great support from my stewards which was very much appreciated. It was a real privilege to judge some wonderful examples of the breed and the future looks bright as there were so many wonderful puppies and juniors. I really appreciated all my entries and rewarded those in the best condition on the day, I also acknowledge that many had good breed type and quality even amongst those not in the challenge and some that were not placed in the stronger classes.
Yearling - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Bostontime Lucky
WELKS
25th Apr 2022
Judge: Mr S A Mcpherson (Brumberhill))
Thank you to the WELKS committee for the invitation to judge their show and to my stewards, who did a sterling job, keeping everything moving, to get through the entry.
Wasn’t sure what to expect, being on a Monday, in the current financial climate, so was delighted to receive an entry of 126 dogs, making 181 entries, topping the Terrier Group, by quite a margin. Thank you to those exhibitors, for bringing their dogs, and wanting my opinion. There were very few I’d actually judged before, having last judged at Blackpool ’19.
We were blessed with a lovely sunny day, and a huge double sized ring, giving everyone full chance to show their dogs to full advantage.
I felt it was a high quality entry, especially the bitches, where, I felt, my final bitch challenge line up was one of the best I’ve judged. There were a number of bitches, both there, and in the placings, I have no doubt will gain their crowns, given a fair chance.
Main points of concern, as last time I judged, at Blackpool ’19, are still deep stops, with a rounder eye, giving an untypical expression. A few, with this problem, also had tighter, untidy bites, as they were very short in muzzle.
A few knobbly tails, some too long, carried high, but most were ok and well carried.
On the whole, I thought movement had improved, although still a few high steppers, due to incorrect shoulder and upper arm. Toplines were good, on most. Presentation, on the whole, was good, as most were in good coat, or evidence of texture.
Novice - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Bostontime Lucky
Richmond Championship Dog Show
11th Sep 2022
Judge: Mr J A Barney (Romaunt)
Many thanks to Richmond in giving me the opportunity to judge a breed that still has some depth in quality to it. Generally, I felt movement needs to be attended to. It's a breed I've always associated with true movement both ways and a number did tend to pin in front. Coat texture was pretty good throughout but some would benefit from slightly neater presentation. I was able to span nearly all exhibits and pelts good. At the moment I would say that bitches are far stronger than the males.
Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Bostontime Lucky
Placing Critique
A real pin wire coat. Well made rear construction, good bone and feet. Well set tail and carriage on the move. However didn't really relax on the move.
Special Beginners - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Bostontime Lucky
