Show Placings
Great Yarmouth Gorleston & District Canine Society Premier Open Show
13th Jun 2024
Judge: Ms Raewyn C Downey
Puppy /
Third Place
Name at show: The Man Comes Around
The East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
5th Jul 2024
Judge: Miss Anita Harrison (Iacheslei)
Many thanks to the committee for the invitation to judge. Everyone worked hard throughout the day to ensure it ran smoothly. There were a few clashes with the main Boston Championship show but these were well managed. Thanks also to the competitors for accepting my decisions in a sporting manner and creating a wonderful atmosphere around the ring.
There was a super entry of 172 dogs making 217 entries which I found both exciting and daunting, having had a total knee replacement operation just weeks before!
Overall, I found the standard of exhibits was good. Coats were a mixture ranging from pure undercoat to absolute perfection. The majority of exhibits were spannable. All dogs were entire. I found just one undershot mouth. I forgave loose movement in some of the younger dogs which will hopefully tighten as they mature, but adults moving wide or close had to be penalised. Several lacked bone and substance, being on the leg as well as short coupled making the outline somewhat squarer than I was looking for. Handling was generally good, with one very professional young handler who really impressed me with her skills. My main winners were presented in stunning condition, and I had some difficult decisions to make in the higher classes, wishing I could award more than just one Challenge Certificate.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: The Man Comes Around
Puppy - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: The Man Comes Around
Junior - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: The Man Comes Around
Norfolk & Norwich CS Premier Open Show
28th Aug 2024
Judge: Miss Angie Nettle (Onziemehurst)
Thank you so much to the Association for inviting me to judge Border Terriers. Thank you for the warm welcome and super hospitality. Thank you to my steward who ran the ring efficiently in the heat and to my exhibitors for the privilege of judging their dogs and the sporting manner in which my decisions were taken.
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: The Man Comes Around
Placing Critique
Grizzle and tan dog with correct scissor bite. Strong muzzle with a broad scull and kind expression. Super coat with a good pelt. Well set ribs with a good topline and tailset. Sound movement. However, he would benefit from some ring craft skills to bring out his full potential as he was a little unsettled on the table and in the ring.
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: The Man Comes Around
Placing Critique
As Above