Show Placings
Leicester City CS Open Show
29th Aug 2022
Judge: Mrs C E Sansom (Tarkaswell)
I would like to thank the secretary and committee of Leicester City Canine Society for the invitation to judge at their open show. My stewards Clare Robinson - Cox and Kaine Davis were very efficient and kept the ring running smoothly.Thank you to the exhibitors for giving me a lovely entry and for accepting my decisions in a sporting manner.
My interpretation of the breed standard was always foremost in my mind. The puppy class particularly gave me difficult decisions, with some quality youngsters who could change places in the future. I will watch the development of them all with interest.
Puppy /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Ragatam Isla At Louajak
City of Birmingham Championship Show
3rd Sep 2022
Judge: Mrs K Newsome (Kighills)
I would like to thank the City of Birmingham committee for inviting me to judge the Border terriers today. It was a most enjoyable day and to top it off I had some quality dogs and bitches to go over. I would also like to thank the exhibitors for their entries and excepting my decisions.
The quality of borders were good and adhered to the breed standard. All mouths were good and all the dogs were entire. Heads on the whole were very good but some lacked a strong broad muzzle. The movement was good and many moved with drive. Many coats were harsh and thick and pelts were nice and loose. I would like to see some exhibitors pay a little attention to trimming the feet and nails.
It would also benefit a few exhibitors to take their young dogs to ring-craft more to socialise them. This would get them use to unfamiliar situations i.e. hands on the dog etc.
To my surprise my main winners Best Puppy Dog, 2nd Grad Bitch, Bitch CC & Bitch RCC were all related to the Glebeheath Kennels so well done to you.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Ragatam Isla At Louajak
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.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Ragatam Isla At Louajak
Walsall & District Kennel Association Open Show
1st Oct 2022
Judge: Mr John Finney (Sanguliano)
Best Puppy
Name at show: Ragatam Isla At Louajak
West Bromwich & Wednesbury Canine Society Open Show
1st Oct 2022
Judge: Mrs Sue Spafford (Dassett)
Thank you to all officers and committee of West Bromwich and Wednesbury Canine Society for inviting me to judge border terriers at your show. I had a very enjoyable day and a thank you to all those who brought their dogs for me to go over. Some decisions were very close and I understand it was a very long day for some who were waiting for their groups and being entered in the other show alongside.
Puppy /
Third Place
Name at show: Ragatam Isla At Louajak
Walsall & District Kennel Association Open Show
1st Oct 2022
Judge: Mr John Finney (Sanguliano)
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Ragatam Isla At Louajak
South Wales Kennel Association
6th Oct 2022
Judge: Mr Stewart Golding (Beaconpike)
Thank you to the committee for inviting me to judge, this was my first time awarding CC’s. Thank you to my stewards for keeping the ring running smoothly. A big thank you must go to the exhibitors for a good entry especially on a Thursday in the middle of Wales in the current climate we live in. I only have a couple of concerns. Movement is paramount in our breed and these dogs should be able to cover ground easily I found due to poor shoulder angulation a few had restrained front movement. I did forgive coat in class placings where evidence of a new coat was present, however I did find a lot of single coated dogs possibly down to over grooming, my main winners all had correct double coat of depth. I had a very enjoyable day, thank you to everyone for accepting my decisions gracefully.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Ragatam Isla At Louajak
Placing Critique
Litter sister to first with the same attributes slighter bigger bitch, and just not as sound on the move as her sister today.
The Northern Border Terrier Club Open Show
8th Oct 2022
Judge: Mr R Brewster (Stowthorney)
I would like to thank the officers and committee of the Northern Border terrier club,
for inviting me to judge at this show. I considered this a great honour and privilege.
Many thanks to my two ring stewards Andrea Dixon and Mark Atkinson for keeping the ring running smoothly. I am immensely grateful to all of the exhibitors for a supper entry and the chance to go over so many lovely dogs and for taking my decisions with good sportsmanship. Some decisions could have been different on another day
In general, most were in tip top condition a few were a bit over weight.
Dentition was mostly good. I was happy on the whole with temperaments.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Ragatam Isla At Louajak
Placing Critique
Litter sister to 1st very similar to the winner as would be expected. Two very promising puppy’s. Both moved well. She just lost out on quality of coat today.
Special Beginners - Dog or Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Ragatam Isla At Louajak
Placing Critique
2nd in minor puppy bitch
Midland Counties Canine Society
30th Oct 2022
Judge: Mr Alan Small (Bethane)
I thoroughly enjoyed my day judging the Border Teriers at Midland Counties Champ. Show. Thanks to the Officers & Committee for the invite & especially to the exhibitors who presented me with such a wonderful entry of 230 from 174 dogs. It was a quality entry overall and I was particuarly impressed with the quality of the young stock which augers well for the breed. There's no Puppy or Veteran Groups at the Midland, which is a pity because I feel both would have done well. Must not be too greedy, as it was nice to see my BOB, Ch. Otterbobs Tolson top the Terrier Group and my Best Special Beginners, Thistlemead Sundance, take her respective Group as well.....Well done.
Special thanks to my Ring Stewards, Penny Lloyd & Gavin Argyle, who kept things moving along nicely. Border Terriers are dear to my heart having owned & bred them over a number of years. Thanks again for such a wonderful entry, I enjoyed your dogs and a nice atmosphere prevailed.
Special Beginners - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Ragatam Isla At Louajak
The East Anglia Border Terrier Club Open Show
5th Nov 2022
Judge: Mandy Holmes (Bimandi)
Many thanks to EABT for asking me to judge and to all the exhibitors for entering under me.
All males entire. 3 dogs with level bites, the rest all had good mouths. No kinked tails. Some very nice youngsters in the ring today, a real credit to their breeders.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Ragatam Isla At Louajak
The Birmingham & District Gundog & Terrier Club
19th Nov 2022
Judge: Mrs. Carolyn Richardson (Staynorwood)
Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Ragatam Isla At Louajak
West Midlands Terrier Society Open Show
26th Nov 2022
Judge: Dogs Nicola Foster, Bitches Sarah Pateman
Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Ragatam Isla At Louajak
Coventry Ladies’ Kennel Society Open Show
1st Jan 2023
Judge: Penny Funnell (Powerpack)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Ragatam Isla At Louajak
Best Puppy
Name at show: Ragatam Isla At Louajak
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Ragatam Isla At Louajak
Boston & District Canine Society
8th Jan 2023
Judge: Tracy Butler (Ycart)
Firstly I would like to thank the officers and committee for inviting me to judge there well run show,also many thanks must go to my very capable stewards on an excellent job in keeping the ring running smoothly.
The biggest thanks must go the exhibitors for there entries,and there sportsmanship on my decisions.
In my opinon,my findings where as follows,the standard asks for “essencially a working terrier”,this is a statement that is very close to my heart.
Unfortunatley some do not fit this,short upperarms are still very present,restricting reach in movement.Some dogs would benefit from less food and more exercise.
Muscle tone varied greatly,some dogs lacking,these dogs are bred to do a job.
With the rising costs of entries,some exhibits would benefit greatly from a good tidy up and the mud removed from there under bellies.
I was pleased with my overall winners,some nice quality exhibits.
Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Ragatam Isla At Louajak
Special Beginners - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Ragatam Isla At Louajak
Placing Critique
3rd in puppy bitch,feminine head,correct dentation,balanced front & rear angulation,in harsh jacket & thick pelt ,moves ok.
Lichfield Canine Society Open Show
28th Jan 2023
Judge: Mrs Laura Jordan-Smith (Jordith)
Puppy /
Reserve
Name at show: Ragatam Isla At Louajak
West Midlands Terrier Society Open Show
11th Feb 2023
Judge: Mr John Scanlan (Pantycelyn)
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Ragatam Isla At Louajak
Placing Critique
Another feminine Puppy a little unsettled at first. She has a good bitekeen expression neck very good firm topline moved o.k.
The Border Terrier Club Open Show
25th Feb 2023
Judge: Mrs Julie Fletcher North (Northborders)
Firstly I would like to thank the Committee for my invite to judge my first Club show , also my 2 able stewards Judy and Kathy for keeping me and the ring in order , mostly I thank the exhibitors for their wonderful entry and allowing me to go over their beautiful dogs , I thoroughly enjoyed myself, I was really pleased with both my line ups , I loved all my main winners and look forward to following their futures
Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Ragatam Isla At Louajak
Wath,West Melton and District Canine Society Open Show
4th Mar 2023
Judge: Miss Bridget Singh (Borderbridge)
Thank you to the committee for inviting me to judge at your show. Thanks to Paul and Yvonne the stewards on the day. A big thank you to the exhibitors for allowing me to judge your lovely borders on the day.
The quality of the entries was very good, not enough cards to go around! I made my decisions based on the dog on the day, another day many could swap places. I was looking for good confirmation and movement on the day, I let presentation take a back seat as coats can come and go, but confirmation and movement never change.
One or two were hard to span and a couple with tight almost level bites.
Junior /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Ragatam Isla At Louajak
The Southern Border Terrier Open Show
5th Mar 2023
Judge: Mr Matt Smith (Alncroft)
Many thanks to the club for the invitation to judge at their show and for their hospitality. Thank you to my stewards, and the exhibitors for entering under me. I thoroughly enjoyed my day and was pleased with the quality present. Many of the classes were close decisions and coats played a big part in final standings. Whilst I didn’t find any dogs that I couldn’t span, having spent a lifetime around working terriers some of the bitches in particular were on the larger end of the scale for preference.
Special Beginners - Dog or Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Ragatam Isla At Louajak
Placing Critique
Another lacking in some coat today. Pretty, feminine head. Narrow all through, enough depth. Comfortably spanned. Shown in good fit condition.
Retford & DCS Open Show
19th Mar 2023
Judge: Sarah Pateman (Lessien)
I would like to thank the committee for my invite to judge the Border Terriers at their Premier show 19th March 2023.
A busy show, well run and laid out and everyone very friendly and supportive.
I received a great entry and would like to take this opportunity to thank all the Border Terrier exhibiters who entrusted me to go over their dogs and accepted my decisions on the day. It was good to see so many puppies in the ring and of good quality.
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Ragatam Isla At Louajak
Placing Critique
Grizzle bitch 12 months, pretty bitch, small v ears, scissor bight, correct small tight feet, out of coat today but still harsh, correct length in body and narrow throughout, correct tail set, easily spannable, nice loose pelt. Shown in fit condition. Handled nicely, Moved OK
Northern Counties Sporting Terrier Association Group Open Show
26th Mar 2023
Judge: Anne Higham (Comberdown)
I would like to thank The Northern Border Terrier Club for nominating me and the committee of the Northern Counties Sporting Terrier Association for inviting me to judge at this wonderful friendly and hospitable show. Thank you to my two stewards who kept everything running smoothly and to the exhibitors for their entry and attendance on such a cold day.
I found all males entire and one level bite.
Junior - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Ragatam Isla At Louajak
Edwinstowe & DCS Open Show
7th Apr 2023
Judge: Mr John Thomas (Blaisdon)
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Ragatam Isla At Louajak
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
16th Apr 2023
Judge: Miss Tracey James (Blackmine)
A bit thank to the committee of EABTC for inviting me to judge their championship show. I really enjoyed my day and when I later looked at the catalogue to see my winners I found it interesting reading, as all my major winners were of similar lines.
Junior - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Ragatam Isla At Louajak
Placing Critique
honest racy red grizzle, not as strong in head as 1, finer build all round but balanced, very showy.
Special Beginners - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Ragatam Isla At Louajak
Placing Critique
2nd in Junior
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
22nd Apr 2023
Judge: Debbie Lorraine (Raleniro)
I would like to thank the Club for the invitation to judge this show. It was originally planned for me to judge in April 2020, but this was rearranged due to the pandemic and other outstanding appointments. I would like to thank the Committee for the wonderful hospitality shown to me throughout the day, and thank you to my Steward who kept things running smoothly. I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
I have not judged for just over 4 years, so it was a pleasure to see so many new dogs and new faces around the ring. I was pleasantly surprised by the strength and quality throughout the classes, and pleased to see a return to a more narrow dog, as I was seeing a trend for wide fronts last time I judged.
All dogs were entire and temperaments throughout were good. Bites were correct, with just the odd broken, misplaced or dirty tooth. Coats were, as to be expected, at various stages. There were a few close decisions, and some classes where I wish I had more prize cards to give out. Thank you to all the exhibitors for the privilege of judging your dogs, and also for the sporting way in which they accepted my decisions.
Lastly, can I please apologise for the delay in submitting my critique, as I usually have them done within a day or two of the show. There has been an ongoing issue with the health of a close relative which has taken up a lot of my time, so again, apologies for the delay.
Special Beginners - Dog or Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Ragatam Isla At Louajak
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
6th May 2023
Judge: Mr Keith Baldwin (Nightstorm)
I would like to thank all the Officers and Committee of the Midland Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge their club open show.
It is now 17 years that I have been judging Border Terriers and it was the 6th August 2011 that I attended the Midland Border Terrier Club breed specific seminar when Jena Tuck was the secretary.
I was very pleased with my entry of 112 quality dogs and bitches, also I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the exhibitors who entered and for allowing me to go over their dogs. They all showed and behaved very well. I can report back to you that you have overall one of the soundest breeds that I have judged.
Last but not least I would like to thank my stewards who did an excellent job keeping everything flowing smoothly between the two shows in the Margaret Everton Pavilion
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Ragatam Isla At Louajak
Placing Critique
14 months old grizzle, lovely feminine otter head is the first thing to greet you, dark eyes with keen expression and scissor bite, moderate neck fitting into clean shoulders, she is well rib back and easily spanned, loin short and a racy hindquarter complemented this well balanced youngster, she moved out smooth and positive, one to watch in the future.
National Dog Show
6th May 2023
Judge: Brigitte Belin Bernaudin (France)
First, I thank the committee for the invitation to judge this prestigious show. Thanks to my stewards for making a super job and keep my judging running smoothly. It was a real honour and privilege as foreign judge and breeder to have the opportunity of this 1st appointment to give CC in my breed, and thank to exhibitors to allow me to go over so many good Border.
Being able in my country to work my dogs, I have been looking for the right conformation as asks in the standard, making dogs able to do their original work underground and was happy many could do so.
Special Beginners - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Ragatam Isla At Louajak
Placing Critique
Nice otter head with dark eyes and well setted ears. Good bite. Correct length of neck. Clean shoulders, easily spannable. Balanced in front and rear angulations. Racy hindquarters. Moves well
Junior - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Ragatam Isla At Louajak
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
6th May 2023
Judge: Mr Keith Baldwin (Nightstorm)
I would like to thank all the Officers and Committee of the Midland Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge their club open show.
It is now 17 years that I have been judging Border Terriers and it was the 6th August 2011 that I attended the Midland Border Terrier Club breed specific seminar when Jena Tuck was the secretary.
I was very pleased with my entry of 112 quality dogs and bitches, also I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the exhibitors who entered and for allowing me to go over their dogs. They all showed and behaved very well. I can report back to you that you have overall one of the soundest breeds that I have judged.
Last but not least I would like to thank my stewards who did an excellent job keeping everything flowing smoothly between the two shows in the Margaret Everton Pavilion
Special Challenge - Dog or Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Ragatam Isla At Louajak
Placing Critique
repeat, winner of a strong junior bitch class.
The Terrier Club of South Wales Open Show
14th May 2023
Judge: Mr R Wright (Borderexpress)
I would like to start by thanking the Officers and Committee of The Terrier Club Of South Wales for asking me to judge such a well organised and supported show and the wonderful hospitality on the day. Secondly to the exhibitors for the wonderful support and entry on the day of 54 dogs.
I enjoyed having the chance to go over some real quality dogs on the day and in a couple of the classes the placings could easily of been reversed. My Best Of Breed youngster showed himself really well on the day and continued to do so through to the Best In Show line up where he secured the grand honours of being awarded Best In Show by BIS Judge Mark Ord.
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Ragatam Isla At Louajak
Placing Critique
14 month old grizzle & tan bitch with a lovely head and expression, nice flow of neck into super shoulders and flat rib. Of a nice size and covers the ground really easy and has a good ring presence, set down in top condition and jacket/pelt – Reserve Best Bitch.
The Scottish Kennel Club (May) Championship Show
21st May 2023
Judge: Mr Frank Kane (Hirontower)
Yearling - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Ragatam Isla At Louajak
Southern Counties Canine Association
2nd Jun 2023
Judge: Miss Felicity Freer (Felfree)
Junior - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Ragatam Isla At Louajak
Class Critique
This was a class of very mixed movement.
The Southern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
10th Jun 2023
Judge: Miss Julie Price (Oxcroft)
Thank you to all at the Southern Border Terrier Club for the invitation to judge your championship show this year, it was a great honour and privilege. The weather was hot and the venue was good to gain some shade for the dogs and myself! I had two very capable stewards who kept things running smoothy throughout the day, so thank to Kathleen Haugh and Sophie Liggat for their support. I really enjoyed my day and was more than happy with my winners. Thank you again for your hospitality.
I was looking for type, gameness, soundness and dogs that were fit to do a day’s work whilst not losing any attributes of the breed standard. Some exhibits were rather well muscled around the shoulders which made it difficult to feel the lay of the shoulders and this would also restrict their ability to go to ground. As a breed I think we are losing the otter heads and keen expressions which distinguishes the Border Terrier from other terrier breeds. A lady contacted me a week after the show and explained that she had attended the show during some of the bitch classes as she was looking to purchase a puppy having recently lost two of her old Borders. She explained she was now thinking of buying another breed as the dogs in the show ring did not look like the Borders she had had previously. She felt that they did not have the characteristic otter heads, and sadly I had to agree with her.
Overall, most dogs were fit for purpose and I am sure you all took the best dog home with you. In the current financial climate, all your entries were valuable to the club and it was a pleasure and an honour to go over your dogs.
Junior - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Ragatam Isla At Louajak
Worcester & Malvern CS Open Show
7th Jan 2024
Judge: Mr Gary Hinsley (Tigerbull)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Ragatam Isla At Louajak
Manchester Championship Show
20th Jan 2024
Judge: Mr Richard Allen (Penparc)
Limit - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Ragatam Isla At Louajak
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
27th Jan 2024
Judge: Mr R Wright (Borderexpress)
Thank you to the committee of the YLC Border Terrier Club for this appointment, a very hard working team that pulled a lovely show together at a great venue and also my two very capable stewards Bridget Singh and Margaret Davies. To the exhibitors that also supported me on my wonderful entry for the day and generated a great atmosphere around the ring.
The lunch time interval also kept me busy with 6 lovely puppies taking part in the puppy walk, a great idea successfully carried out by the club and an opportunity to get the youngsters out and into a show environment – some promising youngsters to go over made the interval very pleasing.
I was really pleased with my final line ups on the day although I felt that the bitch classes were stronger than the dog classes, jackets with Crufts up and coming in a few weeks were varying so again thank you for putting exhibits forward that we all knew could do with some more jacket to just complete the picture.
Limit - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Ragatam Isla At Louajak
Placing Critique
2 year old grizzle bitch who’s up on the leg but balanced in outline, nice head and expression with a good flow of neck into her shoulders, like her length of loin and rear construction - moves really true and in good jacket/thick pelt.
Wellingborough & District Canine Society Open Show
28th Jan 2024
Judge: Mrs Sue Spafford (Dassett)
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Ragatam Isla At Louajak
Placing Critique
A taller bitch, nice eye and expression. Could do with a little less length of muzzle. Good length of rib, with thick pelt and good double coat. Nice small feet
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
4th Feb 2024
Judge: Lesley Armstrong-Rodgers (Atron/Scottsway)
It was a great honour to be invited to judge The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show and therefore my thanks go to the Committee for the opportunity. I thoroughly enjoyed my day at this friendly well run show. It was advantageous in having such a good sized ring in which to watch the dogs move. Borders need room to get into their stride and show their effortless movement and profile when viewed in side gait.
A special thank you also to Richard and Sharon, my two stewards for keeping things running smoothly. It is always a great help for any judge to be blessed with competent stewards. Finally a big thank you to all the Exhibitors for bringing their dogs under me for my opinion and for accepting my decisions with good grace. As always coats were at differing stages, often reflected in the placings, but coats do come and go, construction does not !. Overall I found temperaments excellent, as well it should be, which bodes well for the breed.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Ragatam Isla At Louajak
Class Critique
A lovely class of quality bitches
The Terrier Club of South Wales Open Show
11th Feb 2024
Judge: Sarah Pateman (Lessien)
First, I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge my breed the Border Terrier, then the Irish Terrier and all the handling classes.
This show was so friendly, and I was looked after from the minute I arrived till the moment I left.
Thank you, Tina Jones, for the delicious food and Richard Wright for being my steward for all my judging classes including the Irish Terriers and all the handling classes.
What an amazing entry I had although a few absentees the class of dogs present were of good quality, and I am very grateful to all exhibitors who entrusted in me to go over their dogs and accepting my decisions on the day
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Ragatam Isla At Louajak
Placing Critique
26/02/2022. Another with preferred length of muzzle, correctly shaped and size of ears, would prefer more length of neck. Clean shoulder, good topline into correct tail set, lovely harsh jacket.
West Midlands Terrier Society Open Show
17th Feb 2024
Judge: Mr Matt Smith (Alncroft)
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Ragatam Isla At Louajak
Cheltenham & District CS Open Show
25th Feb 2024
Judge: Guy Jeavons (Grandgables)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Ragatam Isla At Louajak
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Ragatam Isla At Louajak
The Southern Border Terrier Club Open Show
3rd Mar 2024
Judge: Miss Nicola Foster (Thozow)
It was a great honour to be invited to Judge a Border Terrier Club Open show so I would like to thank the Southern Club for this opportunity. It was a day I had been looking forward too, so I would also like to thank the exhibitors for their entries, allowing me to access their dogs and for accepting my decisions. I was most grateful to my stewards Sian McKay & Marina Fleming who kept the ring running efficiently, and also live streamed the challenges and BIS.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Ragatam Isla At Louajak
