Show Placings
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.
Baby Puppy Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Mysulan Byards Lass
Placing Critique
This grizzle bitch, just shy of 5 months old, has a lovely head with a dark eye and correct bite, although her ears weren’t used to full advantage today. She has a narrow rib, good loin and balanced angulation. Her tail is short, well-set-on and of the correct shape. Moving a tad wider at the front at this time, but this should tighten with maturity. With a good pelt and jacket she is a very nicely put together puppy; just unlucky to come up against the first today.
The Border Terrier Club Open Show
22nd Feb 2025
Judge: Andrea Dixon (Otterpaws)
Thank you to the club for the invitation to judge at one of my favourite breed club shows and the exhibitors for their entries. Thank you to my stewards Judy Carr and Kath Lothian. Overall, I found fronts to be very varied, ranging from wide to very narrow and resulting movement a reflection of this, most dogs were spannable. I found no issue with temperaments.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Mysulan Byards Lass
Placing Critique
A petit feminine G&T just turned 6 months. A very keen expression taking everything in. Movement still loose as to be expected in such a young puppy. A decent double coat and pelt. A correctly tapering tail.
Wath, West Melton DCS Open Show
1st Mar 2025
Judge: Alexandra Witmond (Tiltser)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG3, Mysulan Byards Lass
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Mysulan Byards Lass
Retford CS Premier Open Show
16th Mar 2025
Judge: Sarah Stephenson (Fryerfold)
Thank you to the committee for inviting me to judge Border Terriers. Huge thanks to the
exhibitors for entering under me, and to my two lovely stewards, Jane & Tina for keeping the classes and ring running so smoothly.
All exhibits in good, fit condition, and apart from a couple of examples all had clean coats.
Best Puppy
Name at show: Mysulan Byards Lass
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Mysulan Byards Lass
Placing Critique
A raw 7month old grizzle, a little unsettled, but she stood long enough for me to go over her. Correct head, with scissor bite, in good coat, easily spannable, balanced throughout with good movement. I shall watch her career with interest. BPIB
Herts & Essex Border CS Open Show
23rd Mar 2025
Judge: Matt Garnham (Carmeltcho)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG3, Mysulan Byards Lass
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Mysulan Byards Lass
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
29th Mar 2025
Judge: Janice Johnson (Ratcheugh)
My thanks to the Border Terrier Club for this appointment it was indeed an honour and privilege to judge this prestigious show in Border Country. To my stewards Judy and Pam for their efficiency and all the exhibitors who entered, thank you for giving me this opportunity to go over your dogs and accepting my judgement on the day.
I had the most enjoyable day going over some excellent examples of our breed. My feelings are we have a good future in some of our younger exhibits but, watch out for size and movement. For all exhibitors, we must remember the border terrier is a working breed and should be able to follow hounds, sound movement is essential. I love a good coat and thick pelt and today I had both in abundance, all mouths were correct and all, but a couple were spannable.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Mysulan Byards Lass
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.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Mysulan Byards Lass
Norfolk and Norwich CS Premier Open Show
15th Apr 2025
Judge: Jane Paradise (Shardlow)
Best Puppy
Name at show: Mysulan Byards Lass
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Mysulan Byards Lass
West of England Ladies Kennel Society
25th Apr 2025
Judge: Mrs J Guvercin (Glebeheath)
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Mysulan Byards Lass
