Show Placings
Guildford & District Canine Society Open Show
2nd Mar 2019
Judge: Tracey Anscombe (Orangebox)
Thank you to the committee for the opportunity to judge at your well run show. Thanks also to my steward Sue for organising the ring and paperwork. I was absolutely thrilled with my entry and very much spoilt for choice which makes for some hard decisions.
Puppy /
Reserve
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
Class Critique
A lovely class of puppies all at slightly differing stages and bolds well for the future
Southern Border Terrier Club Limited Show
3rd Mar 2019
Judge: Mrs Karen Stockley (Foxfactor)
I would like to thank the SBTC committee for inviting me to judge their show and for the lovely gift,a day I thoroughly enjoyed with some lovely exhibits to have the pleasure of going over.
A big thank you to my stewards Jill Stevens and Tina Morgan who very efficiently kept the classes running smoothly throughout the day.
Thanks also to all the exhibitors who entered and those present on the day.
I found a great percentage of the exhibits in good muscle tone and condition, coats as always at different stages but many in good harsh double jackets, disappointingly quite a few thin pelts and a lack of real carroty tails, just a couple with incorrect dentition and one kinked tail. All dogs were entire and all dogs and bitches displaying good temperaments in the ring.
I was pleased with both my final line ups. There were some lovely puppies forward which I love judging and some close decisions there.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
Novice - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
Placing Critique
6 months gr,a neat bitch of good size,correct bite,keen expression with dark eyes,stands up well on neat ,tight feet,shown in good double coat,spans well,preferred the head and hind movement of 1st.
Crystal Palace Canine Association Open Show
13th Apr 2019
Judge: Mr Robert Goddard (Awbrooksky)
Puppy /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
The Chertsey & District Canine Society Open Show
14th Apr 2019
Judge: Linda Saich (Lindcoly)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG3, Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
West of England Ladies' Kennel Society
28th Apr 2019
Judge: Mrs L A Crawley
Novice - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
National Dog Show
11th May 2019
Judge: Mrs Anne Heathcote (Saxheath)
I would like to thank the Society for giving me the opportunity to judge our breed for the first time at their 160th Anniversary show and for their hospitality. I was able to complete the judging in good time thanks to my two excellent Stewards Steph and Alan.
The quality of the entry was pleasing overall but one or two could have benefited from tidying , it is a show and you owe it to your dog to present them well , and I was unable to span a few . However , my main winners were for me the correct size and in some of the classes the decisions were very close.
Thank you for accepting my decisions so gracefully.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
Novice - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
Wickford, Basildon & DCS Open Show
18th May 2019
Judge: Derek Pearmain (Delandmar)
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
Bath Championship Show
27th May 2019
Judge: Miss Felicity Freer (Felfree)
Many thanks to the Officers and Committee for my invitation to judge this superb breed. The weather was not on our side to start but it warmed up and made for a superb day. I have owned or shown this breed for over 20 years and found a real mixed bag today. I found the youngsters to be really pleasing which is promising for the breed. Many thanks to all the exhibitors for taking the time to show under me.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
Novice - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
The Southern Counties Canine Assocation
1st Jun 2019
Judge: Miss J Singh (Vandamere)
I was a delighted to receive the invitation to judge at this friendly and well run show The weather was glorious and there was a nice atmosphere around the ring.
I thoroughly enjoyed my day as I had some quality dogs to go over and this was reflected on the impressive results in the Group placings . I was thrilled to learn that the Best of Breed was awarded Terrier Group 1, my bitch CC winner was awarded Terrier Junior Group 2, the puppy gained Puppy Terrier Group 3 and the veteran was awarded Veteran Terrier Group 3. Is this a new record for group placings at one show for the breed?
The day was kept running smoothly by my two stewards Alan McKenzie and Sue Hann,
I was concerned about the number of exhibits with misplaced teeth. In total I found five exhibits each with a misplaced tooth, also two kinked tails and one exhibit with one testicle. Some exhibits were lacking in muscle tone and condition.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
Class Critique
Two promising puppies, not much to choose between them however my winner just had the edge on maturity.
Three Counties Championship Show
6th Jun 2019
Judge: Mr D Mitchell (Paleside)
Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
Blackpool & District Canine Society
23rd Jun 2019
Judge: Mr S A Mcpherson
My thanks go to Blackpool & District Canine Society for the invitation to judge their show, my very efficient stewards and to the exhibitors for their wonderful entry, topping the Terrier Group by quite a margin!
It was a good quality entry, all the way through, especially in the younger classes, Junior bitch being quite exceptional, which bodes well, for the future!
I thought the line ups, for the CCs, were excellent, all, for me, fitting the Standard well, good for size, lithe bodied, easily spanned and with a good length of stride.
Only a very few were difficult to span.
As for points of concern, a number with very deep stops, often with a rounder eye, which gives a rather untypical expression, more reminiscent of the Asian short clawed Otter, rather than the English River Otter.
Forehand construction, as ever, is the main area for concern, correct shoulder and upper arm being the most difficult thing to breed for and attain. A correct forehand is a joy to watch, on the move, especially if they have the rear angulation to match, giving totally balanced, efficient, ground covering movement, but get it wrong and the movement is a bit like a “ bike with square wheels! “ in profile! I’m well aware it’s possible to win, at the highest levels, with the latter, but it doesn’t make it correct, when the Standard asks for the soundness to follow a horse, which, obviously, would require a good length of stride.
A few dogs weren’t too keen on the bandage on my hand, covering up the aftermath of an unfortunate trip up, on gravel, none were unduly penalised.
Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
Class Critique
Three lovely puppies headed this class!
Windsor Championship Show
27th Jun 2019
Judge: Mrs Jena Tuck (Nettleby)
My thanks to the Society for inviting me, to my two very able stewards who kept everything moving smoothly, and to the exhibitors for giving me the privilege of going over their dogs. I was delighted by my winners, and by the overall quality of the entry.
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
Placing Critique
A grizzle feminine pup, with a typical head, good front angulation, easy span. Good topline and tailset, good hind angulation, moved well.
Kingston Canine Society Open Show
21st Jul 2019
Judge: Mr John Canty
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG2, Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
Paignton Championship Show
3rd Aug 2019
Judge: Mr. Mark Ord (Marnadee)
Thank you all who entered today some classes more difficult than others & some that could change places on a different day. For me it is all about judging the dog on the day and how it performs. I am sad to say I found many of the males difficult to span, I was not impressed with a lot of the heads, the standard is specific on what it requires. Tails I found better than previously. A lot of dogs I thought good on the stack fell apart in front movement. Bitches for me had more depth of quality and more uniform in size, happy to say I could span most of them. I have been criticised before as have others for using the term racy when the breed standard only uses the term with regard to quarters but I also interpret the statement “able to follow a horse” to mean a dog needs to be racy. Nothing heavy & broad will be capable of this task. Vital to remember what the breed was bred to do. Borders had the biggest entry in Terriers today by a long shot & I thank you all for giving me the privilege to handle your dogs.
I was delighted with my top winners today, I was informed my doc C.C, res C.C. & best puppy dog were all related. My bitch C.C. I did well as a puppy at an open show and is the daughter of the bitch I gave the C.C. last time i judged the breed.
Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
Bournemouth Championship Show
10th Aug 2019
Judge: Mr Alan Small
It was a bit blustery to say the least down at Pikes Farm, with high winds throughout the day. A good crowd round the ring and a pleasant atmosphere prevailed. It was nice to see so many old friends.
Thanks to Officers & Committee of Bournemouth C.A. For the invite, to my Stewards for looking after the Ring & to the exhibitors for such a lovely entry. I enjoyed your Border Terries, thanks for coming.
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
Placing Critique
light grizzle with nice otter head with pleasing well set ears, dark eye, correct bite, lovely front & feet, ribs back & spanable, presented a lovely profile with nice neck to well laid shoulders,, went well carrying a level top line & good set on.
Welsh Kennel Club
17th Aug 2019
Judge: Miss T Peacock
I was honoured to be invited to judge the Welsh Kennel Cub Ch. Show. The entry was excellent both in quality and quantity, It was a pleasure to go over such quality exhibits. Movement was variable and some exhibits moved okay coming an going but lacked drive.
Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
Richmond Championship Show
7th Sep 2019
Judge: Mr John Bainbridge (Risdene)
In this day of mentoring I make no apologies for restating the main criteria I apply in my judging. The standard states that the border terrier is essentially a working terrier and it should be able to follow a horse. Therefore I require a dog deep in chest but well ribbed back providing ample heart and lung room which will enable it to travel and be present when and if required to flush the quarry, narrow throughout and spannable to enable it to go to ground, head like that of a otter with strong muzzle and big teeth to help protect from any attack of the quarry, harsh double coat and thick skin as protection from the elements whilst underground or on the moors, good temperament to mix with the hounds and able to be handled as necessary.
I felt that most of my winners met this criteria and my report concentrates on the dogs distinguishing points that resulted in its placing. However no dog is perfect and that is where the judgement comes in and remember opinions from the ring side do not always hold up on closer inspection.
Junior - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
Darlington Championship Show
14th Sep 2019
Judge: Mr M. Hollingsbee (Otterwood)
I would like to thank my stewards Lesley and Peter Armstrong-Rodgers for the excellent way they controlled the ring in a peaceful and confident way ensuring a good natured atmosphere to reign.
The exhibitors also deserve thanks for entering and accepting my decisions in a sporting way and spectators applauding each class in turn.
The quality of the majority of the exhibits was good but some of them had suspect front movement which seems to be common in certain Borders.
Junior - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
Class Critique
What a quality class of Junior bitches. Any one of ten could have won this. Unfortunately there were not enough cards for all deserving dogs to get one.
The Southern Border Terrier Club Open Show
15th Sep 2019
Judge: Mrs Helen Bakewell (Norwelston)
Thank you to the committee and exhibitors for such a lovely day. Overall the quality was good, a lot of nice breed types, good feet, mouths, and was able to span most on the day.
Junior - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
Placing Critique
Very similar in head to winner. Nice neck, shoulder, front, body and rear. Good top line. Moved well.
Worthing & District Canine Society Open Show
22nd Sep 2019
Judge: Becky Johnson (Downstream)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
Placing Critique
Just a year old. Balanced outline. True otter head. Clean neck leading through to narrow body and correctspan behind the shoulders. Well ribbed back with correct topline and good tailset. Well made hindquarters. Harsh coat. Moved accurately - true and aft and freely when viewed in profile. BOB G3
Beckenham Canine Association Open Show
6th Oct 2019
Judge: Cara Davani (Kebulak)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
Gravesend & Medway Towns Canine Society Open Show
20th Oct 2019
Judge: Miss L Goddard (Awbrooksky)
I would firstly like to thank the committee for asking me to judge the Junior Handling and my own Breed,Border Terriers.Secondly to my steward for keeping the classes running smoothly and finally to the exhibitors for sportingly accepting my decisions today.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
Placing Critique
Grizzle and Tan Bitch,Strong but feminine head,correct bite,nice length of neck into good shoulder,good for both coat and pelt,spans easily,well muscled,excellent reach and best mover of the day.Best of Breed and pleased to hear went Terrier Group 3 later in the day.
Midland Counties Championship Show
24th Oct 2019
Judge: Mr Stuart Plane
Junior - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
East Kent Canine Society Open Show
3rd Nov 2019
Judge: Mr Mark Cocozza (Freecloud)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
Guildford & District Canine Society Open Show
8th Dec 2019
Judge: Mrs Sandra Girling (Benattivo)
My thanks firstly go to the Society for the kind invitation to judge this show and also to the exhibitors who trusted me with their lovely Border Terriers. All my class winners were of very good quality and were in super condition which was very pleasing. I did feel some of the exhibits perhaps weren’t so comfortable on the arena surface. Also some were not awfully animated which I felt may have been contributed to the cold weather as they seemed not to be very relaxed through the loin.
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
Placing Critique
Red 16 month old bitch, slightly stronger headed than the winner with short muzzle and good dentition. She has a good front and rear angulation with good bone. Her top line and rib were good and her pelt thick. She moved out well.
Boston & DCS Championship Show
12th Jan 2020
Judge: Mrs P. Clark (Gameway)
This was my last judging appointment so thank you to all who entered under me today. I thoroughly enjoyed going over some very nice dogs. I would also like to thank my stewards Linda and Natalie who kept the ring running smoothly.
I was very happy to see my BOB take Group 4 and my BP Puppy Group 2.
Junior - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
Southern Border Terrier Club Members Limited Show
1st Mar 2020
Judge: Tina Morgan (Blewecourt)
Thankyou to the officers and committee for the support and courtesy extended to me at this well-run breed club show. I also want to thank and congratulate Sheila Hales the show manager, David Hunt and Lyn Aldrich my stewards and Andrew Mooney for ensuring everything was in order and ran smoothly. My last thanks must go to the exhibitors for a quality entry and allowing me to go over their dogs, as well as the sporting way they accepted my decisions.
It was a great atmosphere, all the dogs and bitches displayed good temperaments, all males entire, a couple of level bites which is of course acceptable and a wide variety of types with some carrying too much condition which I couldn’t span and were heavy. Coats were at varying stages of growth and I was pleased to feel a number of good thick pelts. I judged as I saw the dogs on the day and had at the fore the essentials required for ‘essentially a working terrier’.
Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
Crufts
8th Mar 2020
Judge: Mr Simon Jackson (Clipstone)
Firstly, I would like to thank the Kennel Club for allowing me the honour of judging this Border Terrier Centenary year. I also thank my excellent stewards for keeping me on track and to everybody who gave me such a fantastic entry, both in numbers and quality across all classes. To be blunt, I don't think I have ever seen and enjoyed such a very high quality entry before. Unfortunately many good exhibits went home unrewarded. Several classes the placed exhibits could have all stood in first place. I really was splitting hairs. I can honestly say that I really enjoyed myself and hope everybody else did too. I'd also like to thank Joyce Martin and my son, Laurence Jackson, for the excellent photographs which has made the writing of this critique so much easier. I understand Laurence also live-streamed the CC's and BOB – technology far above me – but thanks!
Yearling - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
Placing Critique
Very like (2). Not quite as racy but still a nice Border Terrier.
Class Critique
Another very high quality class.
Woolwich, Bexley & District Canine Association Open Show
15th Mar 2020
Judge: Dr K Suggitt
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
Southern Counties Canine Association
27th Jun 2021
Judge: Mr Kevin Green (Terabyte)
I would like to thank all the Officers and Committee of the Southern Counties Canine Association for inviting me to judge their show for Border Terriers. It was my first judging appointment for a CH Show and I was very pleased with my entry also I would like to thank all the exhibitors who entered and for allowing me to go over their dogs. They all showed and behaved very well. Last but not least I would like to thank my steward who did an excellent job keeping everything flowing very well.
Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
Bath Canine Society
1st Aug 2021
Judge: Mr T Ball
Post Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
Placing Critique
This 2 yr old was an easy winner in this class for me. She appealed for overall type and balance with neck of moderate length, level topline, good depth to chest, good croup and tail correct for both set and carriage. Feminine head and expression with moderate breadth to skull, nice eye and ear, short strong muzzle and correct mouth. Nicely angulated and standing straight in front on excellent feet. Best mover in the class on the go around but just breaks at pasterns when coming towards and could be firmer behind. Harsh jacket and good pelt.
Paignton Championship Show
7th Aug 2021
Judge: Mr B Aubrey
I only found 1 mouth fault and that was in the bitches, so i won't be mentioning teeth except some could have been cleaner and please watch movement there were some iffy ones here today.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
Placing Critique
lovely temperament on this bitch, neat head, keen expression, good length of neck leading into correct shoulders, correct in body, very happy on the move
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.
Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
Placing Critique
Really good honest sort of Border, in super coat. She has a well proportioned fem head of strength, enough neck. Could have slightly more angulation front and rear. Well ribbed. Correct loin. Level topline. V good profile action.
The East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
29th Aug 2021
Judge: Mrs Janet Lee (Tythrop)
My thanks to the Officers & Committee for inviting me to judge their show , & for the excellent ring stewards Mr Brewster & Mrs Armstrong who made the day run smoothly & kept me going with refreshments ! I enjoyed being with fellow BT fanciers & their dogs , as I always do .
I had a very good entry come forward & after such a long time away from the ring , a few were ring rusty & some youngsters were a little overawed , which I considered quite acceptable given so many had missed out on their early education & socialisation & tried to give them opportunity to shine , though a few very nice dogs could have been higher placed but the occasion was too much for them .
I found very good examples , but also had some whose construction fell a little short of the standard …….deep unspannable bodies or brisket below elbow standing or on the move on much shorter than their depth legs , forward placed & too little angulation in their fronts due to upright shoulders & short steep upper arms which shorten their strides or make them goosestep , & flat croups with extra high set tails carried like hound sterns ,or conversely short steep croups with low tailsets , often thin & long tails too & some poor downhill or lumpy/hinged toplines became apparent in profile movement , however the most common thing that struck me was how many have too little bone in pasterns & east-west feet when our standard calls for straight legs & good tight feet . As I lift every dog to see how their fronts ‘’drop’’ into place I found lack of bone through pasterns into feet was a common fault today & so some had feet not facing forward naturally . Most came in good condition , but a few were too thin & their pelvic bones were sticking up & they felt shelly with no depth of loin so their rears lacked muscle accordingly , conversely a handful had indulged during lockdown a little too much ! Coats were as ever , mixed , but the top winners all came in very good order with double coats .
Mid Limit - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
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.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
The Midland Border Terrier Club 2020 Championship Show
24th Sep 2021
Judge: (Dogs) Anne Gregory (Remony) (Bitches) Liz Wright (Totherend)
DOGS:
A most enjoyable day judging dogs at this show and I would like to thank the Club for inviting me to do so. Thanks also to my two stewards, John and John, who kept things moving along in a professional and efficient manner. Thanks also to the exhibitors for their support and allowing me the privilege of going over their dogs.
Mouths, on the whole, were good and I found only one suspect mouth. There were plenty of typical otter heads but evidence also of stops that were too deep and muzzles that were too short, which is not typical of an otter head.
Movement in some dogs was less than desirable with a few crossing in front, toeing in or flicking wrists. Rear movement was somewhat better but side movement showed some dogs short stepping. I also found some flat, slack feet and loose pasterns, which could well have been improved with proper exercise, and some feet could have been tidied up to better effect.
Generally coats and pelts were harsh and thick but, in some classes, lack of coat was the deciding factor in final placements.
My main concern today was size and weight. Some dogs were very difficult to span, were too heavy and did not come to hand well. This must be addressed to ensure Borders remain fit for the purpose they were intended.
I was pleased with my final line-up and my co judge and I whole heartedly agreed when it came to the final awards.
BITCHES:
My thanks to the Midland Border Terrier Club for offering this my first judging appointment at championship level. I had a really enjoyable day and must thank exhibitors for their wonderful entry and allowing me the opportunity to go over their dogs. Huge thanks also to my two stewards, John & John, who kept everything running smoothly.
I was really pleased with the quality of exhibits, unfortunately this meant some good dogs went unplaced.
Coats were at various stages, all acceptable, but I personally prefer more than less. Some of the exhibits would have benefitted from a tidy up, especially feet. Front movement could have been better, a few upright shoulders and over-angulated rear ends. Overall size was OK, but a few were over weight which made them unspannable.
Really pleased with my final line up and final awards.
Limit - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
Placing Critique
Caught my eye in the ring. Liked her outline, type, balance. Nice head, narrow body, harsh coat, thick loose pelt. Moved well.
National Dog Show
24th Sep 2021
Judge: Mrs Wendy Mooney (Chesterton)
Thank you to the committee of Birmingham Dog Show Society for inviting me to judge Border Terriers at their show. Many thanks to all the exhibitors who entered and gave me the honour and pleasure of judging their dogs. I had a fabulous entry and was truly spoilt for choice in many of the classes. One general observation is that there were quite a number of dogs that were, in my opinion, simply too big to do the job that they are bred to do.
Limit - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
7th Nov 2021
Judge: Frances Chapman-King (Inzievar)
It was a pleasure to spend a day with the Borders. Thank you to the committee for inviting me, and to the exhibitors for bringing their dogs. By way of general comment I found fronts and front movement to be an issue; and size variable with some too big or heavy – making it difficult to span. There was quality too and some promising youngsters.
Limit - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
The East Anglia Border Terrier Club Open Show
13th Nov 2021
Judge: Ms Julie Green (Breckgreen/Stowthorney)
Firstly, I would like to thanks the officers and committee of the East Anglia Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge my first breed club show. My steward & partner Robert Brewster for doing a sterling job as always. I would also like to thank all that entered under me with some traveling great distances. Although on the day we were a few missing due to Scottish BTC being on the same day and the report of covid cases from a show the previous week, for this I fully understand having recently recovered from Covid myself. I was happy with my winners and found no bad mouths or kinked tails on the day. Temperaments on some need to be addressed though, with a few dogs kicking off through the day. A little reminder that these dogs can be excluded from the show on instruction of the show management as in the KC Rules & Regulations. I also found a couple of dogs that were severely underweight and this was affecting their overall condition.
Best Bitch
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
Reserve Best In Show
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
Limit - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
Placing Critique
Beautiful light grizzle bitch that has matured nicely. Lovely head with dark eyes and big teeth. Superb front. So narrow and easy to span. She was in a good harsh double jacket. Good top line and tail set. Well-muscled. This girl could really move. Pleased to award her Best Bitch & Reserve Best in Show
Guildford & District Canine Society
28th Nov 2021
Judge: Anne Speake
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
Windsor Championship Dog Show
1st Jul 2022
Judge: Mr David G Winsley (Davmar)
I last judged the breed in 2017 so most of the dogs were new to me. I felt that the breed is losing that ‘ otter head’ appearance, fore-faces appearing to be too long. Poor front construction in many was a deciding factor in my placing, our ring didn’t help, but the conditions were the same for everyone.
Limit - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
Leeds Championship Dog Show
22nd Jul 2022
Judge: Mrs J Fawcett (Carrock)
My thanks to the Leeds City & District Canine Association for their kind invitation to judge their Championship show, enabling me to award my first set of Challenge Certificates. Thank you also to my two stewards, Mags & Bob, who kept the ring running smoothly throughout the day which meant we managed to finish by 3pm before the rain came. My biggest thanks go to all the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to go over their dogs and for the sporting manner in which my decisions were accepted – I had a fantastic entry for a show taking place on a Friday and in the holiday season – I was absolutely delighted.
Just a comment about the ring – the rather large metal tent fixings that took up quite a lot of the ring were a bit of a hazard. However, I believe we managed to work around them well and I was able to see the movement of all the exhibits.
As you would expect, coats were at various stages but on the whole most were acceptable. All dogs were entire, there were no kinked tails and just one or two untidy mouths. When I last judged in November 2019 my main concern was size and this still remains an issue - I was unable to span quite a number of both dogs & bitches on the day and this was reflected in my decisions. Poor front angulation also seems to be an issue – a number of upright shoulders and a lot of very wayward front legs. I thought it also relevant to mention the number of long, thin muzzles, particularly in the younger classes, that seem to be creeping into the breed - Border Terriers should have short, strong muzzles.
That all said, I had some quality dogs to judge – I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
Limit - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
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.
Limit - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
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.
Limit - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
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
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
Placing Critique
Three, soon to be 4 years old ,grizzle bitch of a handy size ,spannable . Lovely double coat of a good texture..Nice workmanlike head , strength in the under jaw and not too much “stop” . Flat rib and right proportion of loin . Given consideration in the challenge .
Horley & DSS Open Show
28th Aug 2022
Judge: Krystyan Greenland
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
South West Essex CA Open Show
29th Aug 2022
Judge: Sue Fewings (Komidions)
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
London and Home Counties Terrier Club Open Show
4th Sep 2022
Judge: Mr Thomas West (Tomlyndon)
Open - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
Bournemouth Championship Show
12th Aug 2024
Judge: Mrs Wendy Mooney (Chesterton)
Thank you to my stewards, Hayley and Malcolm and to all the exhibitors who endured the heat and accepted my decisions sportingly, on what must have been one of the hottest days of the year. Overall the quality of the entry was good with some lovely dogs. Mouths, tails and size were generally good. Coats varied (as they always do) in both quality and the stage of growth. There were a number of pelts that could have been thicker and loose which was disappointing as this is mentioned in the standard and important from a working point of view. I was surprised and disappointed to see evidence of scissorwork on some coats and grooming was not always done to the dog’s best advantage – this does not affect the ability to work but this is a dog show and presentation therefore does count to a degree when placing the dogs. Compared to the last time I judged, I felt that size had improved and in most cases the dogs today were closer to the standard.
Limit - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
Richmond Championship Show
7th Sep 2024
Judge: Mr Bob Blackley (Vaevictus)
Limit - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Reedbeck Kittyhawk Of Arunmere
