Show Placings
Bath Canine Society
1st Aug 2021
Judge: Mr T Ball
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Power Lady
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.
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Power Lady
Placing Critique
Shown in good coat with a nice thick pelt and head equal to that of the winner. Carrying a little too much condition, it would be to her advantage to address this and I would like to see her on another day.
The Southern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
18th Sep 2021
Judge: Miss Sally Leslie (Risdene)
Congratulations to the committee on finding a splendid new venue. It is so nice to be able to evaluate exhibits in natural surrounding and this was ideal. I understand some did not care completely for the ground but while some exhibits did not excel on the terrain those that did displayed good conformation and moved accordingly.
Generally: there were some mouth faults present today which affected some results in the context of the classes they were in and the degree of the fault. Fronts came in many shapes and sizes not all straight and narrow unfortunately and I was surprised at the number of large and rather thin, spreading feet. Finally I just want to get off my chest that for me the term racy hindquarters does not carry with it a high tuck up.
The unexpected heat, especially in the earlier classes, was a little overwhelming and I thought both exhibits and exhibitors coped admirably. I loved my line ups and very much appreciated my entry, thank you.
Thanks also to my stewards who in these strange times were really kept at it all day.
Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Power Lady
Crystal Palace Canine Association Dog Show
16th Oct 2021
Judge: Mr Jack Wood (Nasabe)
Puppy /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Power Lady
Guildford & District Canine Society
28th Nov 2021
Judge: Anne Speake
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Power Lady
Guildford & District Canine Society Open Show
19th Mar 2022
Judge: Ruth Gee (Watercroft)
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Power Lady
Placing Critique
15month old bitch, nice head good bite, well bodied nice bone and feet, the bitches coat wasn’t at its best today moved well.
Crystal Palace Canine Association Dog Show
10th Apr 2022
Judge: Janet Robertson (Renevis)
Junior /
Reserve
Name at show: Power Lady
Tunbridge Wells & District Canine Society Open Show
7th May 2022
Judge: Simon Burton (Glencorrie)
I enjoyed judging this breed for the first time. All dogs were spannable (a couple only just) and had the correct thick, pliant skin.
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Power Lady
Placing Critique
Nicely made 17 month old r/gr bitch, not the head of 1, would like more strength of muzzle. Good neck, front and rear angulation. Narrow in body and enough depth of chest but underline cuts up a bit too sharply. Good topline neat rear end with good turn of stifle and lovely low set hocks. Not quite the exceptional topline of 1 but still holds a good outline with carrot tail held up and out. Has a good harsh coat and neat feet. Moved well but not the drive of 1,
Paignton Championship Show
6th Aug 2022
Judge: Mr Graham Pickering (Picer)
It was an honour to be asked to judge at Paignton & District Fanciers Association. My thanks go to the officers and committee for their kind invitation to judge Border Terriers and their excellent hospitality. I had a lovely day at this well organised show and would like to also thank the stewards, Helen & Norma, for keeping me on track and in order. The weather was exceptionally hot and although I do like to judge outside, I am sure exhibitors, and their dogs were grateful for the shade and cool that being inside gave us.
Although I did not have a huge entry, I was fortunate to have some real quality dogs entered and had some very hard decisions to make, however, at the end of judging I was delighted with my winners. On the downside, I did find some mouths that were not as they should be and some dogs who were deep in chest and therefore difficult to span. However, the most disappointing element was the lack of detail that some exhibitors pay to feet. The standard states that feet should be ‘small with thick pads’, however, quite a few exhibits had untidy feet with long nails. Although this seems minor point, long hair around the feet detracts from the overall look of the Border Terrier.
I was disappointed that I could not stay to watch the group, but unfortunately, I had to leave due to other commitments. I was delighted that all my top winners were shortlisted in the group and very pleased that my Special Beginner winner went Group 1 and the Best Puppy winner went Group 3.
Yearling - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Power Lady
Novice - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Power Lady
Placing Critique
A nice all round border with a decent head, a little lacking in strength of foreface. Good reach of neck, well laid shoulders, and good front. Good for muscle and strong loin. Shown in a good double coat. Moved well.
Bournemouth Championship Show
13th Aug 2022
Judge: Mr. David Matthews (Tojamatt)
Many thanks to Bournemouth Canine Association for asking me to judge, and also thanks to my two more than able stewards. It was a really hot day topping 35 degrees C, if I had entered I wouldnt have attened so I understand perfectly why we had quite a few absentees, and a outbreak of covid from a previous show, added to this ,many thanks to everyone who entered. I had some really nice examples of the breed to go over, and some hard decisions. The tent provided us with some much needed shade, and the dogs behaved very well and coped with the heat admirably. I had a couple of dogs not move as well as I know they can so gave them another opportunity to move again, and they put in a much better performance .The dogs were all presented in good order, clean teeth, short nails and tidy coats. A few coats were outstanding, harsh and dense, among the best I’ve come across.
Yearling - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Power Lady
Novice - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Power Lady
Kent County Canine Association Open Show
21st Aug 2022
Judge: Mrs Sue Baxter (Mysulan/Sulan)
Firstly my thanks must go, not only to the hard working committee for the kind invitation to judge today , my helpful and capable ring steward Kevin but also the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to go over their lovely dogs
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Power Lady
Placing Critique
21 month old smaller grizzle bitch , finer in the head and not as much fill in the muzzle as 1 . A little deeper in the brisket than ideal. Smart new jacket is coming through and the topline and tailset were good . Movement was ok and rear angles were good.
London and Home Counties Terrier Club Open Show
4th Sep 2022
Judge: Mr Thomas West (Tomlyndon)
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Power Lady
