Show Placings
Oakengates DCS Open Show
22nd Dec 2024
Judge: Mr Edward Allen (Penparc)
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Aldamar's The Only One I Know At Brumborder
Litchfield CS Premier Open Show
5th Jan 2025
Judge: Mr Joe Ashe (Ebrooks)
Best Puppy
Name at show: Aldamar's The Only One I Know At Brumborder
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Aldamar's The Only One I Know At Brumborder
Manchester Championship Show
19th Jan 2025
Judge: Mr Paul Wilkinson
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Aldamar's The Only One I Know At Brumborder
Placing Critique
Grizzle, nice head & foreface good eye, nice expression, nice neck & top line, stands a little wide in front, good body lines, nice bone & good feet, moved soundly, and carrying a good coat.
Redditch and DCS Open Show
25th Jan 2025
Judge: Sarah Richardson (Talyot)
Puppy /
Third Place
Name at show: Aldamar's The Only One I Know At Brumborder
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
2nd Feb 2025
Judge: Mrs Laura Jordan-Smith (Jordith)
It is both an honour and a privilege to have been invited by the Midland Border Terrier Club committee to judge this open breed club show—my first at this level. I sincerely thank all the exhibitors who entered and took the time to attend at this lovely new venue. My gratitude also goes to my stewards, Peter and Martin, whose efficiency and support ensured the smooth running of the ring; their help was much appreciated.
Overall, most exhibits were in good condition, though a few were carrying excess weight or were simply too large to span. I observed only one kinked tail and two level bites. Given the time of year, it is unsurprising to find coats at various stages of growth, as exhibitors prepare for Crufts and the start of the new show season.
Best Puppy - Dog
Name at show: Aldamar's The Only One I Know At Brumborder
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Aldamar's The Only One I Know At Brumborder
Placing Critique
This dark grizzle at 7.5 months has nicely shaped skull, dark eye and strong muzzle. He has a good bite with large teeth, though his ears are a tad larger than preferred. He is narrow throughout, and has sufficient bone. He has a correct double coat, which although still harsh was slightly past its best today. Preference for size and movement secured him his place. Awarded Best Puppy Dog.
Class Critique
It was close between all three of these exhibits and they could easily change places on another day.
Newark & DCS Open Show
23rd Feb 2025
Judge: Cathy Thompson-Morgan
Best Puppy
Name at show: Aldamar's The Only One I Know At Brumborder
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Aldamar's The Only One I Know At Brumborder
Ashton-In-Makerfield CS Open Show
2nd Mar 2025
Judge: Diane Stewart-Ritchie (Gwendariff)
Puppy /
Third Place
Name at show: Aldamar's The Only One I Know At Brumborder
Crufts
6th Mar 2025
Judge: Mr David Hunt (Ottaswell)
It was a tremendous honour and a great privilege some 3 years ago to be asked by the Kennel Club to judge at Crufts in 2025. Having attended and enjoyed this show over many years it felt strange to be finally standing centre stage.
My grateful thanks to the exhibitors and handlers from both home and overseas for giving me a fantastic entry of 249 dogs making 279 entries. I wish to sincerely thank my 2 stewards Ken Francis and Bill Ashworth for organising the ring and me so efficiently and thus avoiding any delays between classes in what was a long and tiring day starting at 08.00. Thanks also to Joyce Martin for the excellent photographs.
I was looking for an exhibit that best fitted the standard and most importantly that they were spannable. With kennel cough widespread throughout the country I requested handlers show me the exhibits teeth to avoid possible further spread. On the day I tried to ensure that each dog was given equal time on the table and moving around the ring.
The general condition of most exhibits was fine with coats as usual at all stages and some appearing to have been stripped the day before. Movement was generally good at the rear but less so in front where several were loose and moving in various directions usually caused by poor shoulder construction. Feet were disappointing in some exhibits being spread and well down on their pasterns with thin pads. I found 2 kinked tails and in the mouths 2 undershot plus several with missing and misaligned teeth. All males were entire. Temperaments were good throughout the day.
I was pleased with my final lineups and delighted to see my Best of Breed make the shortlist and be awarded Group 4
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Aldamar's The Only One I Know At Brumborder
Placing Critique
8 month g&t of a bigger type. Nicely shaped eye with flat skull and keen expression. Good length of neck leads to a body of good length, good rear angles and the thickest of tails. Has a thick double coat but looked a little unsettled on the move.
North Staffs Canine Society Open Show
16th Mar 2025
Judge: Miss Angie Nettle (Onziemehurst)
Thank you to the committee of the North Staffs Canine Society Open Show for the honour of inviting me to judge and for your great hospitality on the day. Thank you to the stewards and for the entry although small but what quality was presented. Fabulous to see the Best Puppy go forward in the groups to win Best Puppy In Show.
Puppy /
Reserve
Name at show: Aldamar's The Only One I Know At Brumborder
Class Critique
Super line up of puppies. All with their own merits to shine.
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Aldamar's The Only One I Know At Brumborder
Placing Critique
Grizzle and tan dog. He has dark eyes set on a shaped skull. Large teeth set in a strong muzzle. Good body lines, nice bone & good feet. Good double coat and thick pliable pelt.
National Terrier Club
5th Apr 2025
Judge: Mr David Mitchell (Paleside)
Thank you to the National Terrier for the invite to judge, and to the exhibitors for an amazing entry,
I really enjoyed the day, and the chance to go over some lovely dogs.
Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Aldamar's The Only One I Know At Brumborder
Placing Critique
Narrower in muzzle than 1st good length of neck a little wider in front good length of body moved out ok
The East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
12th Apr 2025
Judge: Miss Jean Singh (Vandamere)
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Aldamar's The Only One I Know At Brumborder
