Show Placings
Isle of Eley CS Open Show
2nd Feb 2019
Judge: Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale)
Thank you for a lovely entry, I was spoilt for choice, super dogs
Puppy /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
10th Feb 2019
Judge: Mrs Margaret Davies (Glenorchy)
I would firstly like to thank the Club for giving me the opportunity to judge their February Open Show, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Also thank you to my very efficient stewards Julie Price ad Jem Thomas and by no means least my grateful thanks to all the exhibitors for a super entry.
A few exhibits were wide in front, one or two I couldn't span, movement left a lot to be desired and some could have done with a little more tidying up.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Placing Critique
Nice youngster with a goo head, correct bite, neat ears, correct shoulder placement, narrow front, good level topline and tail set. Moved well both ways.
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
7th Apr 2019
Judge: Mrs. Nancy Hogg (Raeburnfoot)
I would like to express my thanks to the officers, committee and members for the invitation to judge their championship show. I enjoyed it very much. Special thanks go to my two very able stewards who kept everything running smoothly for me. I appreciated it.
There was a good selection of quality dogs and bitches for me to pick from. Coats on the whole were pleasing. As was size. Temperament too apart from one blip. Some with winter noses, possibly more than I have noticed before. A few with domed skulls which makes for an untypical head. I felt that the depth of quality in the bitch classes outweighed the dogs. Both the puppy bitch classes were a joy. Some lovely pups having to go cardless. Its very encouraging and surely bodes well for the breed.
I was very happy with my main winners. It was a pleasure to award them their honours.
Thank you EABTC.
Puppy - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Norfolk & Norwich CS Open Show
21st Apr 2019
Judge: Mrs Norma Ellis (Normbar)
Lovely entry of quality dogs awaited me, thankyou to the exhibitors for entering.
Puppy /
Third Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Dunstable & DCS Open Show
22nd Apr 2019
Judge: Mandy Holmes (Bimandi)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG4, Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
The Scottish Kennel Club
18th May 2019
Judge: Mrs Marylynne Winder (Appleside)
My thanks to the Scottish Kennel Club for giving me the opportunity to judge at this years Championship show, and the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to go over their dogs. A special thanks to my hard working ring stewards.
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Placing Critique
12 month, lovely head, strong muzzle, good neck & shoulders, super top line and tail set, nice bone, lovely body lines, shown in coat, balanced on the move
Great Yarmouth, Gorleston & District Canine Society Members Limit Show
26th May 2019
Judge: Julie Green (Breckgreen & Stowthorney)
Thank you to the committee for asking me to judge terriers at their May Limit Show. Thanks also to the exhibitors who entered under me. Thankfully the weather held off while I was judging.
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Placing Critique
Grizzle and Tan just over a year-old dog. Nice head and eye with neat ears. Good scissor bite with big teeth. Good neck into nice shoulders. Spanned with ease. Harsh double jacket. Nice top line and tail set. Handled well, this boy moved with ease.
Newmarket & District Canine Society Premier Open Show
9th Jun 2019
Judge: Dr Ian Gabriel (Gaybryl)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG4, Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Yearling /
First Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
East of England Agricultural Society Open Show
4th Jul 2019
Judge: Mrs V Atkinson (Raedwulf)
I so much enjoyed my day judging the inaugural Open Show. Thank you to Mrs Pat Dufty and the Committee for inviting me to judge, it was an honour. I was assisted expertly by the wonderful Avis and Preston Haffenden to whom I am very grateful. Thank you most of all to my Exhibitors who allowed me the privilege of going over their dogs and for the sporting manner in which my decisions were taken.
Junior /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Norfolk and Norwich Canine Society Open Show
21st Jul 2019
Judge: Darren Pearson (Winoski)
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Leeds Championship Dog Show
26th Jul 2019
Judge: Mr T Tuck (Nettleby)
Thanks to all exhibitors for providing a really good entry, and thanks also to my calm and efficient steward for helping to make this a thoroughly enjoyable appointment. The heatwave temperature had thankfully dropped and the covered half of the ring provided very comfortable conditions.
I was thrilled with my final line up in dogs and bitches. In particular, I thought the Reserve CC and CC winners were very typical, high quality and honest all round border terriers. It is always very exciting and satisfying to see borders of such a high calibre at the top end of the range.
It is difficult to make generalisations, as strengths and weaknesses varied considerably across the total entry. I found numerous decent, moderately broad heads, some of which had the classic otter-like appearance, strong muzzle and keen expression. Overall size and correct balanced proportions seemed reasonably consistent, and I don’t recall any of the well over-sized and coarser types that one sometimes encounters. I thought hind quarters were good overall, though straight fronts and well laid shoulders were less common. Coats varied, as they always do, though I would have liked to find a few more that combined the really harsh topcoat, good undercoat, and thick pelt. Was this just due to the state of individual coats on the day, or is the weatherproof coat and jacket receiving less attention?
Any of the above observations are, of course, based on the entry on the day and are not necessarily a pronouncement on the breed as a whole!
Junior - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
The Midland Border Terrier Club Championship Show
4th Aug 2019
Judge: Dogs: Diane Bullen (Fevstone) Bitches: Sally Leslie (Risdene)
*Judge: Dogs: Diane Bullen (Fevstone)*
I would like to thank the Midland Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge their show and making me feel most welcome. I would also like to thank my Stewards for a sterling job.
A good exhibit entry on the day with couple of them forgetting to remove their carpet slippers judging by their feet, and also a couple that I felt they were impersonating Austin Powers international man of mystery judging by the amount of chest hair left on! But on a more serious note, yet again underweight dogs with some having barely a covering of flesh which was disappointing, some dogs also un-spannable.
Both of the above reflecting in my placing’s. On a more positive note some excellent specimens shown today both in coat, movement and good old fashioned strong otter type heads.
*Judge: Bitches: Sally Leslie (Risdene)*
Thank you to the Committee and Exhibitors for a super day. It must always be a pleasure and honour to judge at a club show where the depth of quality is clearly high and this was especially appreciated after so many had also made the long journey to Devon the day before.
I’m not going to lecture. After all we are all on the same side and want our breed to thrive. However I think I should mention that movement is not generally true and accurate fore and aft. I did see some strange limb and joint placement. Notwithstanding less than perfect gait I still sought something that did not make me uncomfortable to watch and importantly for me exhibited easy freedom using the whole of the foot and leg assembly to take energy from the ground not jolting or with feet flipping limply but fluid placement with reach and drive. That does not imply exaggeration and wasted energy just simple low to the ground daisy cutting propulsion and economy which is a thing of beauty to behold.
Mouths and jaws generally were pleasing. The small pearly dentition of a while ago were not in evidence and I enjoyed the large teeth that never fail to surprise and please. For this reason I have not felt the need to remark individually.
I never penalise stacked exhibits but I Ioved the preponderance of handler’s free showing. Relaxed, well made examples do stand nicely naturally and it often seems to me that exhibitors know less than their charges when it comes to limb placement and balance.
Coats - I really appreciated those exhibitors who felt able to leave coats in place even though a little past their sell by date. I can happily judge through a good coat which enables me to ascertain texture and quality whereas however neat an outline the lack of any evidence of coat in this working breed must be a negative.
Happily my fellow judge and I agreed on most of the main placings and I did not trouble the Referee as for me the prime consideration for any exhibitor must surely be the CC.
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Placing Critique
Handy sized dog with a beautiful coat and pelt. Easily spanned, nice head and expression, correct in front, good layer of shoulder into a level top line. Moved with drive.
City of Birmingham
31st Aug 2019
Judge: Mr Dan Ericsson (Sweden)
It is always a pleasure to judge Border Terriers and this was no exception. Many thanks for a decent entry which, however, was marred by quite a number of absentees.
There has always been diversity in the breed, but I felt this was even more obvious this time than on previous occasions when I have judged Borders in the UK. Many dogs were well up to size making them impossible to span. I also felt that heads varied more than I would have liked with plenty of large ears and long weak muzzles, often also falling away under the eyes. Temperaments, as one would expect, were excellent and so were coats and pelts on the whole. Grateful thanks for the sporting manner in which my placings were accepted, and also to my stewards.
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Placing Critique
I liked this young dog very much and he is very correct to go over with excellent head, eyes and ears, good front and rear, typical body, coat and tail, showed well, the smallest in the class but in no ways a small Border Terrier!
Class Critique
Quality class but great variation in size
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 - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Thame & Oxfordshire County Canine Society Open Show
18th Sep 2019
Judge: Sue Thomson (Ashgate)
Special Yearling /
Second Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Placing Critique
close in quality to winner, straight front, firm topline, strong quarters, moved soundly
Sheringham & District Kennel Association Open Show
22nd Sep 2019
Judge: Mr R Wright (Borderexpress)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Special Yearling /
First Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Placing Critique
16 month old grizzle dog that was in really fit condition and lovely to go over – comes to hand very well, a strong head and correct bite with the best front on the day and nice and narrow throughout. Lovely top line in the stack and on the move leading to a nice tail set, topped off with a lovely crisp jacket and a nice thick pelt. BOB on the day and went on to gain TG 3 in a large group of 10 – well done.
Great Yarmouth, Gorleston & District Canine Society Open Show
29th Sep 2019
Judge: Anne Speake
I’d like to thank the society for asking me to judge at this their first premier open show, and the lovely hospitality received. Thanks also to my stewards Sue and Alison who kept the ring running smoothly. Thank you to all the exhibitors for the privilege of judging your dogs.
Special Yearling /
Second Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Placing Critique
16mths g/t dog who has a good head and excellent dentition. Good front, and easily spanned. Sporting a coat of good texture, with a thick pliable loose pelt. Moved out well, just not with the drive of 1st
Grantham & District Canine Society Open Show
19th Oct 2019
Judge: Mr John Ashe
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Midland Counties Championship Show
24th Oct 2019
Judge: Mr Stuart Plane
Junior - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Placing Critique
Another smart dog of good type, appealing in head and eye, clean over the neck and shoulder, typical topline and strong quarters showed well
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
3rd Nov 2019
Judge: Ms Judith Fawcett (Carrock)
I would like to thank the Midland Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge this my second breed club show. Thank you to the committee for their kind hospitality and the lovely gift I received at the end of the day. My two stewards, Sharon Pickering & Beverley Barber, kept things moving along nicely – thank you. I was delighted with the entry – thank you to everyone for giving me the opportunity of going over your dogs and for the sporting manner in which my decisions were accepted. As expected coats were at various stages – some were good, some going over and a couple of exhibits were freshly pulled out. All dogs were entire and there were no kinked tails. There were one or two untidy and a couple of level mouths. I had one main concern on the day – size. There were some exhibits who were just too big to span and weighed heavy and this was reflected in their placings. I thoroughly enjoyed my day and was delighted with my main winners - I had some good quality dogs to judge.
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Placing Critique
nice sized 18 month old dog with strong head and good scissor bite. Straight in front, well laid shoulders, narrow – spanned well. Thick pelt and deep jacket. Moved well.
The East Anglia Border Terrier Club Open Show
17th Nov 2019
Judge: Mrs Jenny Miller (Feorlig)
I must thank the officers and committee for allowing me to judge their Club Open show which was a great honour and which I really enjoyed. The hospitality and the friendly atmosphere made for a nice show and the quality of the dogs was exceptional. I must thank the Club for the lovely gift and Jan Hollingsbee for the flowers which are still alive and looking good. I must also thank my steward Julie Green who gave up her entry to steward for me.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Burton-on-Trent Kennel Association Open Show
1st Dec 2019
Judge: Mrs Mandy Kenna (Cynetkoy)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Placing Critique
Blue and tan dog, Longer cast than 1, pleasing head and expression, good top line and tail set, neat feet, moved ok
Ashbourne & District Canine Society Open Show
28th Dec 2019
Judge: Mr. Peter Armstrong ( Atron )
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Placing Critique
Grizzle & tan dog of good proportions. Masculine head, keen dark eye, well set on ears. Easily spannable. Excellent topline and tailset, strong well muscled hindquarters. Good pelt and presented in super coat and condition. Nice neat feet. Moved well with drive around the ring as if he owned it, and today he did. Delighted to award him Best Of Breed.
Coventry Ladies KS Open Show
1st Jan 2020
Judge: Sylvia Monaghan (Nostradamus)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
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.
Yearling - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Placing Critique
Nice for size easy to span in good double jacket. Stands up and shows very well. OK in head and moved out well enough.
Manchester Championship Show
18th Jan 2020
Judge: Mrs Jill Stevens (Cobstoneway)
Thank you to the Committee for inviting me to judge at this level for the first time, and also to my very efficient ring steward who kept things running smoothly. I had a lovely day and felt it was a great honour and responsibility. I really appreciated each and every entry, and had some lovely exhibits to go over, the depth of quality in some classes meaning that some nice dogs went cardless. Coats were understandably at different stages, and although this has no bearing on the construction of the dog, a good coat does complete the picture of what is essentially a working terrier.
Post Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Placing Critique
This eye catching grizzle and tan has a super otter head and is built on lovely narrow lines. He has a fabulous front, straight and with enough bone, and well placed, well laid back shoulders. Decent length of upper arm gives him good reach in front when moving, and sturdy hindquarters provide plenty of drive from behind. He is a lovely size and I considered him hard in the challenge but just felt he needs a little more time.
City of Cambridge Open Show
25th Jan 2020
Judge: Miss Alexander Witmond
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Isle of Ely CA Open Show
1st Feb 2020
Judge: Sharon Ashdown (Chateaunewf)
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
9th Feb 2020
Judge: Mrs. Carolyn Richardson (Staynorwood)
I would like to thank Midland Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge and to thank my Stewards Pete Armstrong and Sue Baxter. Unfortunately, the entry was somewhat reduced due to the awful storm conditions keeping many at home, but I was pleased with the quaity of dogs present for me to go over and very happy with my winners.
Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Placing Critique
Smart dog with a good head, correct earset and flat skull. Narrow front, easily spanned. Good length of rib and strong loin, good rear angulation. Tail set on well. Harsh double Jacket and thick pelt. Moved ok.
Matlock & DCS Open Show
16th Feb 2020
Judge: Mr Richard Kinsey (Kitarn)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Newark & DCS Open Show
22nd Feb 2020
Judge: David Lee (Socksdown)
Firstly, I thank the Society’s Officers and Committee for the invitation to judge some Lovely Terrier Breeds including both The Terrier and Puppy Terrier Groups at this very well organised show and the superb hospitality. Furthermore, I Thank All the Exhibitors for supporting the Society, for supporting Your Breeds and for giving me a wonderful entry . Finally, I thank my two ring stewards that kept things so well organised and running smoothly.
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Placing Critique
D. grizzle & tan has masculine head, well set dark eyes well set on ears , correct dentition ,easily spannable , has a nice harsh coat moved with drive.
Cheltenham & DCS Open Show
23rd Feb 2020
Judge: Mr Tony Allcock MBE (Sleepyhollow)
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Wath, West Malton & District CS Open Show
29th Feb 2020
Judge: Mr R Mann (Lynsett)
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
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 - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Post Graduate - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Class Critique
Another really close class. Several good dogs unrewarded. Top three could change places.
Retford & DCS Premier Show
15th Mar 2020
Judge: Paul Eardley (Sherex)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
East of England Championship Show
8th Jul 2021
Judge: Mr Ian Hopper (Esyntona)
My thanks go to the East of England committee for inviting me to judge the show. Thank you to my two stewards who efficiently helped exhibitors to follow the corvid regulations in place for the show.
For quite a lot of the younger dogs it was there first show due to the lockdown they all handled it well.
All teeth were ok a few of the dogs were just spannable there was no problem with the bitches
I was pleased with my final line ups for dogs and bitches and the main winners I feel could still carry out the work they were bred for if required.
Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Placing Critique
Grizzle dog in good coat, loose pelt, strong head, good ear set big teeth moved well these could change places on another day
Leeds Championship Show
25th Jul 2021
Judge: Mr Neil Straw (Shaolin)
Thank you to the Officer’s and Committee for their invitation to judge at their show and congratulate Liz Stannard and her hard working team for putting on the well organised show. Thank you to the exhibitors for a lovely entry and your support on the day with only 10 being absent. Temperaments throughout were excellent as you would expect, front movement is still an issue but I felt that some bitches were a tab up on size. All were well presented.
RDCC
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Post Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Placing Critique
grizzle d that has to be handled to appreciate his construction, lovely otter head, neat ears, dark well shape eye, straight forelegs, deep chest, ribs carried well back to firm loin, easily spanned, low set hocks, narrow through, thick pelt, well presented jacket, moved freely fore & aft,
The Midland Border Terrier Club Championship Show
1st Aug 2021
Judge: Mrs C Archibald (Dogs) Mrs L M Ward (Bitches) Ref Mr T Tuck
Referee’s Report:
I was asked to make the final decisions for BIS, Res BIS, BOS, and Best Veteran. It was a real pleasure to go over these quality borders.
BIS: I thought that the dog Brewster and Green’s Stowthorney Wicker Man JW, and the bitch Irving’s Dandyhow Pandora, were both eye-catching borders though quite different. The dog was very well constructed throughout, with a typical otter-like head, strong muzzle and large teeth. He had good angulation front and rear, moved well, and was in good coat. The bitch was a handy size, with an attractive outline and balanced overall proportions. She also had a thick pelt and correct coat though I think it was not yet at its best. I just favoured the dog for BIS on the strength of his head, his overall outline, and coat on the day.
Res BIS: I felt that Tuffin’s Hartswelin Veritas with Oatberry edged it over the bitch for similar reasons to those given above. He shared a lot of qualities with BIS, having a lovely outline and angulation, a good otter-like head, and an excellent coat and pelt.
BOS: Irving’s Dandyhow Pandora.
Best Veteran: Both veterans were eye-catching and typical borders, with very good coats. The dog, Jackson’s Clipstone Starshine, had a lovely head and expression, and I liked his outline and overall proportions. The bitch, Dean’s Ch Cedarhill Wish Upon a Star, had balanced proportions and she was very well constructed all through. I thought her neat front and shoulders, plus her hind angulation gave her the edge for Best Veteran.
Referee: Terence Tuck
DOGS
My sincere thanks to the MBTC for inviting me to judge the dogs at this show. Also thank you to all the exhibitors for their support. A very convivial atmosphere, it was so good to be out and about with dogs again. The weather did it's best to stay fair, ideal temperature for dog showing. I found movement still to be an issue, particularly front, also small teeth, the odd broken or missing tooth, and some dirty teeth too! Size and weight need to be addressed - some too heavy, the other end of the spectrum, needed a good feed!! Jackets at various stages, good to see some exhibits in full coat, a rarity these days. I was very happy with my winners and pleased the referee agreed in part.
BITCHES
Many thanks to the club for the invitation to judge, to the exhibitors for a nice entry and my steward Carol Smith for keeping the ring running smoothly.
As ever at this show the atmosphere was relaxed and friendly but was tinged today with poignancy by the sad loss of so many of our good friends. I must mention Dawn Bladen who has been a close friend since 1995 when we had a litter brother and sister by my dog. On principle Dawn didn’t show under me so would again have been at the ringside today with her camera. We miss them all and hope to continue to see their families and friends amongst us.
There was a noticeable diversity in both type and overall size today. My chief concern was exhibits that came very heavily to hand and often in combination with being very difficult (for a man’s hands) to span. It really needs to be addressed if we are to keep the Border “Essentially a working terrier”, as the standard lays down.
There was only one mouth with misplaced teeth and I was especially pleased to find so many otter-like heads.
Coats were generally good for texture and depth and good undercoats on thick pelts predominated. B/T jackets were especially harsh and dense and I aplaud the breeders who have achieved this huge improvement compared to the B/Ts of the 90’s.
Today tough pads were plentiful but it was a pity that feet on some exhibits appeared to be bigger and flatter than they actually were when this could be easily remedied by trimming.
Tails seem to get thinner and longer each time I judge. In this entry we have overcome the problem of kinks that was evident for some years but with the loss of the desired carroty shape and moderately short length which finishes off the typical Border outline.
Overall I was pleased to find good fitness and muscle tone plus good condition and only one that needed a good dinner and a couple that had obviously enjoyed too many.
I was very happy with my lineup and fully expect to see several going on to the higher honours which they narrowly missed out on today.
My colleague judge and I cordially agreed to disagree when it came to the final accolades (in each case having a preference for the sex we had judged) so referee Tez Tuck was kept busy to the very end with his decisions accepted with good grace by the exhibitors.
RDCC
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Reserve Best In Show
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Placing Critique
a very smart in proportion gr, with a lovely typical head, neatly set ears, easily spanned, in great condition, decent body length, racy rear, finished with a carroty tail, best mover in the class, was not as animated in the challenge as the DCC winner, but a pleasure to award him DRCC.
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 .
Post Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Placing Critique
Showy grizzle & tan of medium size put down in very good order . Very typey head with good eye & expression & neat ears , good neck , his straight front could be a little narrower , spannable rib & well balanced rear . Moves accurately but would prefer a longer freer stride , just lost his topline a little in the challenge .
Great Yarmouth Gorleston & District Canine Society Open Show
30th Aug 2021
Judge: Mrs Sue Baxter (Mysulan/Sulan)
Thank you to the committee for the kind invitation to judge , the exhibitors for their entries and my capable ring steward Jayne Alpe for keeping things running smoothly.
Generally mouths were good and dogs were intact and correct , I did find one minor kinked tail .
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Placing Critique
3 year old grizzle dog. Good for size, nice headpiece and bite . Pleasant outline , with level topline. Coat and pelt acceptable .Movement ok , just preferred shoulders on first
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 - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Placing Critique
Won this class because of his moderately broad skull and short strong muzzle, also liked his well laid back rib and pleasing profile finished off by a good carrot like tail that was well placed
Darlington Championship Show
17th Sep 2021
Judge: Mrs E Cuthbertson (Ashbrae)
My thanks to Darlington Committee for the invitation to my ring stewards and the exhibitors for your entries. Not having attended a show since they started up again it was quite a surprize and worry to handle some very big dogs. I know size has always been a talking point in the breed but today it was a problem with some of the dogs, bitches were a much better size with some close decisions in their classes.
Another noticeable difference is some exhibitors deciding to run with their dogs, why I don’t know it’s something never seen or needed in the border ring. With some handlers in a class walking around and others deciding to run its not what is expected. Watching a dog and handler move in unison on a good, collected pace is much more acceptable.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Placing Critique
Stronger constructed dog with good type head, strong muzzle. Good shoulder and rib moved out well in good coat and condition.
Sheringham & District KA Open Show
19th Sep 2021
Judge: Mr M. Atkinson (Raedwulf)
I would like to start with thanks to the Sheringham and District Kennel Association committee for a well run show and excellent hospitality. Thanks also to my steward, Paul, who ensured the smooth running of the ring.
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
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.
Post Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Placing Critique
g/t typical, handy sized with a lovely otter type head, moderate throughout, easily spanned, well angulated front and rear, neat feet, narrow body with good layback of rib, good topline and tail set, thick, harsh coat and pelt, moved out 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.
Post Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Placing Critique
Handy-sized dog in excellent coat and thick pelt. Good angulation and liked him in profile. Narrow and of a nice length. Movement could have done with a little more drive when watching him moving in profile.
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 - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Placing Critique
Good sized dog with typical otter head, dark eye. Fair layback, ribbed up, fair to span, good coat & pelt, enough angulation behind. Moved well on go around, a touch untidy coming too today.
Burton on Trent KA Open show
5th Dec 2021
Judge: Ms M Sargent (Tegwani)
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Ladies Kennel Association
11th Dec 2021
Judge: Mrs Beverley Barber (Alcumlow)
Thank you to everyone who entered their dogs for me to judge. I was pleased with my entry and very pleased that LKA took place in light of the current Covid19 situation. I must admit it was very challenging to judge properly whilst wearing a facemask all day in this indoor venue! I was very pleased with my principle winners. Some of the younger classes were not so good maybe with maturity the exhibits will probably change places many times. My principle of judging is always good sound movement, capable of following a horse, this requires good conformation. A well laid shoulder and a properly angulated rear allows a good free stride . Some dogs were too narrow and so swinging their fronts from side to side, and some were great standing but fell apart on the move, running downhill or rear out of line with front were common faults. Heads were very varied, some very exaggerated or with untypical expression. Bites were mostly okay although I did find misaligned jaws and some had small or uneven sized teeth. Coats were hit and miss but pelts were mostly good and all were spannable, although some were round in rib. But remember you always take the best dog home.
Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Placing Critique
This dog stood out in this class. Excels on the move. Interesting dog to go over. Lovely flow from nose to tail. Good front angulation strong topline with excellent rear angulation. Narrow throughout and liked his size. Head was what I like with good flat skull and strong muzzle. Pushed hard in challenge
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
6th Feb 2022
Judge: Mr Peter Armstrong (Atron)
Many sincere thanks to the Officers and Committee of the Midland Border Terrier Club for the kind invitation to judge at this Show, It really seemed to be a success judging by the happy atmosphere in the venue and congratulations must go to all the hard working Committee for the superb organization on the day despite the Covid regulations and the inclement weather. My thanks must also go to my two efficient stewards, Mr. Richard Wright and Mrs. Joyce Whiting, for their invaluable assistance in keeping the ring running smoothly and keeping me in check.
Limit - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Placing Critique
Well headed dog, good eye, strong flat skull and good finish to muzzle. Correct front angulation, strong topline and excellent rear angulation. Pushed the winner hard but just lost out on front movement. Shown in good coat and condition.
Mansfield & DCS Open Show
3rd Apr 2022
Judge: Jane Peakin (Byzantine)
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Edwinstowe & DCS Open Show
15th Apr 2022
Judge: Mr Ray Morland
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Placing Critique
pleasing dog built on slightly finer lines than winner, he has a good reach to nis neck, firm top line and good rear angulation, good steady action on the move.
Herts & Essex Border CS Open Show
15th May 2022
Judge: Mrs Felicity Snook (Pitcombe)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Newmarket & DCS Premier Open Show
11th Jun 2022
Judge: Darren Pearson (Winoski)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
East of England
9th Jul 2022
Judge: Mr Bob Blackley (Vaevictus)
Limit - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
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 - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Placing Critique
A Grizzle and tan dog with a keen expression dark eye with nice head of good proportions, correct bite, straight front narrow throughout, nice length of neck with good shoulders, rib and loin, good top line and tail set, excellent double coat and thick pelt a lot to like about him, moved well
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.
Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Placing Critique
Strong muzzle but not over done correct bite and pleasing expression, nice narrow front, spannable, level topline with lovely tailset moved ok
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.
RDCC
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Placing Critique
RCC. Preferred overall balance and poise. Clean throughout, correct size. Good bone and good straight front. well ribbed back and strong loin, tail well set and carriage on the move correct. well made moderate rear and drove off with purpose. Typical Otter head, with a keen and alert expression.
Sheringham & District KA Open Show
18th Sep 2022
Judge: Mr Tan Nagrecha (Chandlimore)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Yorkshire, Lancashire and Cheshire Border Terrier Club Championship Show
24th Sep 2022
Judge: Mrs. Margaret Bailey (Grindelvald)
I would like to thank the officers and committee for asking me to judge the show, also making me feel so welcomed. A big thank you to my 2 stewards Tracey and Kathleen who kept me on track, also to all the exhibits and exhibitors, who gave me a lots of quality Borders to go over. I wish I had more CC’s especially in the dog classes. My concern with in the breed, is their fronts, straight shoulders, with very little angulation, which effects the front movement. All dogs had a good bite, a couple with level bite, but not a problem. All males were entire. Grooming needs to be addressed, tidying their underneath, also the feet need to be neatly trimmed and the nails cut correctly, it makes such a difference when presenting them to the Judge. 1or 2 needed ring craft classes. However, overall what a great representation of the breed. I was very pleased with my main winners.
Limit - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Placing Critique
Shorter in the coupling than 1, good head, correct muzzle, nice front & rear angulation, in correct coat, moved well.
Great Yarmouth Gorleston & District Canine Society Premier Open Show
25th Sep 2022
Judge: Mr Peter Armstrong (Atron)
My sincere thanks go firstly, to the Committee for inviting me to judge at their Premier Show, at which the Border Terrier classes were also being kindly supported by the East Anglia Border Terrier Club. Secondly to the exhibitors for such a marvellous entry and for giving me the opportunity of going over their dogs and last, but not least, to my Steward, Karen Bridge, for her invaluable assistance in keeping the ring running smoothly. Movement today was sometimes difficult to assess, especially with the youngsters, as the ring surface was full of delicious smells both from the horses and the previous days dog show.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG4, Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Placing Critique
Grizzle dog. Lovely type having both quality and balance together. Masculine head and expression, good eye shape and colour, strong muzzle, correct dentition. Straight front construction with good lay back of shoulder. Well constructed throughout. Easily spanned. Tail of good size and shape running straight off his level topline. Shown in excellent harsh coat. pliable pelt and firm muscular condition. Moved steadily with purpose and drive around the ring when asked. Delighted to award him BEST OF BREED and he subsequently went on to win TG4. Well done.
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.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Placing Critique
Grizzle dog, strong masculine head. Spannable, well laid back shoulder, good angulation, harsh double coat, stood out in the class, was pleased to award BoB.
Walsall & District Kennel Association Open Show
1st Oct 2022
Judge: Mr John Finney (Sanguliano)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Norwich & Norfolk CS Open Show
4th Oct 2022
Judge: Barry Blunden
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Burton on Trent KA Open show
4th Dec 2022
Judge: Sarah Hemstock (Jolihem)
Open - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
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.
Limit - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Manchester Championship Show
20th Jan 2023
Judge: Mrs Patsy Hollings (Gunalt)
Limit - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
5th Feb 2023
Judge: Roger Mann (Lynsett)
My thanks go to the committee of Midland Border Terrier Club for their invitation to judge the February Open show. I had some lovely dogs to judge & would like to thank the exhibitors for their entries. I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
Open - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Edwinstowe & DCS Open Show
7th Apr 2023
Judge: Mr John Thomas (Blaisdon)
Open - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Norfolk & Norwich CS Open Show
11th Apr 2023
Judge: Mrs Kate Keely (Alhambian/Shipden)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
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.
Limit - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Class Critique
a difficult class
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.
Limit - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Placing Critique
Good sized dog with typical head, good expression with dark eye, correct bite. Good narrow front . Good ribs, spannable, correct topline with good tail set. Good coat and pelt Moves well from the side.
Great Yarmouth Gorleston & District Canine Society Premier Open Show
8th May 2023
Judge: Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale)
I would like to thank the officers and committee of this well-run show for their kind invitation to judge. I was delighted with the super dogs that I had the pleasure of judging, all a real credit to you. A huge thank you to the exhibitors for the honour of your lovely dogs. A huge thank you to my 2 very efficient stewards, who also had a very long day, the show could not go on without you, so thank you.
Open /
Reserve
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
East of England Agricultural Society
6th Jul 2023
Judge: Joyce Martin (Merumhor)
Many thanks to the officers and committee for the invitation to judge Border Terriers at the East of England Agricultural Society Show, which was to be the last one run by this society. It was a super venue with lovely big rings which gave the dogs a chance to stride out. Many thanks to my ring stewards Peter and Lesley Armstrong for keeping things running smoothly and efficiently. I was delighted with my entry of 109 dogs making a total entry of 149 and pleased with the overall quality of dogs shown. Thank you to the exhibitors for giving the chance to go over your dogs and for the sporting way the placings were taken. It is indeed a privilege to have the opportunity do so. I was thrilled to be able to watch the terrier group and see my BOB - Stineval Lambert JW take group 1 in a quality line up. I also was delighted to hear that my BPIB - Glebeheath Ophelia went Group 3 in the Puppy Group.
Limit - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
East of England LKS Open Show
18th Jul 2023
Judge: Jonathan Lappin (Dalvik)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Huntingdonshire CS Open Show
19th Aug 2023
Judge: Mr Rodney Eastall (Daedal)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Norfolk and Norwich Canine Society Premier Show
30th Aug 2023
Judge: Mrs Penny Sands (Krakenexis)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
City of Birmingham Championship Show
2nd Sep 2023
Judge: Mrs K Wilkinson (Otterkin)
Thank you to City of Birmingham for the invitation to judge this show, for the very large ring provided to the breed and to all the exhibitors who entered under me – I was very pleased with the overall quality of the entry of 122 dogs making 144 entries in these days of falling entries, with very few absentees (16 from “new dogs” by my count).
The ring stewards did an excellent job of keeping everything running smoothly – so thank you to John Gardner and Ken Francis.
I would like to send my best wishes to Anna Duxbury (Ridgebow) who had initially been under contract to judge this as her very first Championship Show. Having seen Anna judge at the Border Terrier Club’s Open show in February 2022, I know she is a very experienced and knowledgeable judge as well as an excellent breeder and hope in time that she is able to take on another Championship Show appointment in the future. I had originally been invited to judge this show in 2024 and had sent my acceptance letter, but when the Secretary contacted me, I agreed to bring forward the appointment to 2023.
I have taken the name/s of the owner/s and the dogs’ names direct from the catalogue. Some may have other owners or Kennel Names added, or awards such as Ch or JW added now, but I must use the details from the catalogue.
*Handlers* – please do not stuff food/tubes of treats into your dogs’ mouths just before the judge needs to look at their dentition. Those who stood behind their dogs and held the lead, I had no problem examining their dogs’ mouths, but a small number of others who were stuffing food into their dog’s mouth as I approached, once they moved away, some dogs were up on their hind legs trying to get more food/treats from you. I had to examine the rest of the dog then come back and look in the mouth again when the dogs were not fidgeting about looking for food. If you are doing it to avoid the dentition being checked, it won’t work as a judge will just come back to it!
It was quite hot in the hall. Kudos to all the dogs as they were not put off by the noise made when judge and/or handler stood on whatever was under the carpet making a “clunk” noise. I found when spanning dogs, almost all of them were hot underneath. Never felt that before, even when judging in 90 degree heat outside in America, so just be aware that your dog may be getting overheated.
Limit - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Good Citizen - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Placing Critique
Was VHC in the strong Limit Dog class. Dark eye with good expression. Liked him for size. Lovely neck and shoulders and good ribshape. Good tail, well set on.
Sheringham & District KA Premier Open Show
17th Sep 2023
Judge: Mr Darren Clarke (Peluche)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Great Yarmouth Gorleston & District Canine Society Premier Open Show
23rd Sep 2023
Judge: Steph Collis (Ridlington)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Bedford & DCS Open Show
24th Sep 2023
Judge: Richard Stafford (Farnfield)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Burton on Trent KA Open show
3rd Dec 2023
Judge: Siân McKay (Redesholt)
My thanks go to the committee and volunteers of BOTKA for putting on this well organised show, under rather challenging circumstances, with sunny smiles and cheery dispositions. But, above all, my thanks go to the stewards, Margaret and Julie, and the brave exhibitors- the hardy few- who endured the awful road conditions to make it to Newark today.
In the ring, unfortunately both the colder than expected temperature, and the fan blowing warm air right next to the ring did affect most of the dogs to a varying degree- mostly in movement unfortunately. There were no kinked tails, all were of sound temperaments with keen gaze. Every dog had a strong scissor bite and clean strong teeth, and were spannable, with some good pelts and jackets on show today.
Open - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Boston DCS Open Show
17th Dec 2023
Judge: Mr Kevin Yeates (Bluebabel)
I’d like to thank Boston & District C.S. for inviting me to judge the breeds allocated.
Unfortunately there were no Kerry Blues entered.
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Placing Critique
5yr grizzle & tan dog with a keen expression and dark eye, straight front and narrow throughout, good rib & loin, excellent double coat & thick pelt. Moved well.
Isle of Ely CS Open Show
4th Feb 2024
Judge: Ms Cara Davani (Kebulak)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Newark & DCS Open Show
17th Feb 2024
Judge: Mick Oxley (Digelsa)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Retford & DCS Open Show
17th Mar 2024
Judge: Kathleen Haugh
I would like to thank the committee for letting me judge the borders at their open show. It was pleasure and a lovely day with good atmosphere with good dogs to go over. I would also like to thank the stewards for doing a fabulous job on the day.
Open - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Herts & Essex Border CS Open Show
24th Mar 2024
Judge: Sarah Collier (Pocoblu)
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Norfolk & Norwich CS Open Show
9th Apr 2024
Judge: Judith Rule (Overbore)
Thank you to the hard-working secretary and committee for inviting me to judge at your lovely show, organised with such dedication. We must not forget to offer our support at these great regional open shows. Many thanks to my lovely stewards Christy and Ellen for your support. Border Terriers: Having owned the breed for some years alongside horses, I’m looking for a functional working terrier fit for purpose in addition to documented breed standard. I noted bites were good, most were sturdy under hand and although not assessing handling, appraisal requires a degree of control. Ear size and tail length are elements to consider.
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Placing Critique
Dog. Broad masculine head with good ear set, straight in front with some give in the pasterns. Easily spanned, narrow and compact frame. Thick loose skin with correct coat texture and a handful of tail. Moved well to and away but didn’t match 1st in profile today.
Newmarket & DCS Open Show
9th Jun 2024
Judge: Mr Gavin Robertson (Soletrader)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Placing Critique
Very smart honest dog, balanced head piece, has width to his skull, neat ears, well made front with compact feet, excellent topline, short loin, tight harsh coat, super topline and tail, nice type, sound positive mover. BOB
Great Yarmouth Gorleston & District Canine Society Premier Open Show
13th Jun 2024
Judge: Ms Raewyn C Downey
Open /
Reserve
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
City of Cambridge & County CS Open Show
20th Jul 2024
Judge: Derek Pearmain (Delandmar)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
East of England Ladies Kennel Society Open Show
23rd Jul 2024
Judge: Heather Chaplin
A huge thank you to the Secretary and Committee of EELKS for their kind invitation to judge Border Terriers for the first time and to my three stewards for keeping the ring moving to ensure that my main winners could take part in the Group. Last but definitely not least, my sincere thanks to all the exhibitors who kindly entered their lovely Borders under me and gave me such a super quality entry from which to select my main winners. All bites were sound, all dogs entire. Coats were a bit mixed as usual, as was movement, some front movements being better than others and some covering the ground with more ease and economy, but all the dogs were spannable. I was delighted that my BOB was awarded TG4 and that my RBOB obtained RBOB G5 under Group Judge Cara Davani. Congratulations!
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Placing Critique
Quite striking 6 year old dark grizzle/tan dog. Strong, masculine head and expression. Small, neat ears and dark eye. Balanced angulation both front and rear. Neat, round feet. Narrow throughout. A little longer in body than the 1st but still has a balanced overall shape. Shown in a good, tight jacket and pelt. Tail a little long but correct tailset. Moved out well holding his topline and tail around the ring. Pushed the 1st hard today.
The Midland Border Terrier Club 40th Anniversary Championship Show
4th Aug 2024
Judge: Mrs Jill Stevens (Cobstoneway)
I would like to thank the officers and committee of the club for inviting me to judge this 40th Anniversary show, and for the hospitality on the day. Thank you also to the hardworking stewards, it was a long and very busy day. Most of all, thank you to the exhibitors for giving me such a fabulous entry. I appreciated each and every exhibit, and had the privilege of going over so many quality dogs that difficult decisions had to be made and many lovely dogs went cardless. Foremost, I see the Border Terrier as ‘essentially a working terrier’ and was therefore looking for construction that would render this possible. A few exhibits were too big, too wide or too deep in brisket which might prevent them from going to ground, or even cause them to get stuck. A few had very thin skin – skin must be thick. Most bites were good, just a few with teeth out of line or missing. Coats come and go, so were understandably at different stages. However, on a working terrier a good hard coat does complete the picture. Good movement and a strong, even, economical gait comes from soundness of construction and the muscle tone of a well exercised dog. Therefore I looked for good layback of shoulder and the correct length and angle of upper arm to give a good reach in front, a strong loin, good bend of stifle and well angulated, well muscled hindquarters to give matching drive from the rear.
Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Placing Critique
A grizzle and tan dog who was lovely for size and came to hand so well. He had a lovely narrow front with good lay back of shoulder and decent length of upper arm allowing good reach out in front when moving, matched by well angulated, well muscled hindquarters to drive well from behind. His coat was harsh, his pelt thick , his feet well padded and his head pleasing.
Huntingdonshire CS Open Show
17th Aug 2024
Judge: Alexandra Witmond (Tiltser)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Placing Critique
6 yr old in fabulous condition, spannable, well balanced, typical expression, keen and alert , moved out well . Best of Breed .
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.
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Placing Critique
Grizzle and tan dog. Broad otter head with neat ears and dark eyes, great expression. Narrow front and very neat cat like tight feet. Correct scissor bite. Cracking double coat with a harsh texture to it. Matched with a fab pelt. Super tailset and hind quarters. Showed drive and balanced topline. Tough choice between the him and the limit winner. Could easy change places another day. Pleased to give him RBOB
City of Birmingham Championship Show
31st Aug 2024
Judge: Mrs Clare Sansom (Tarkaswell)
I would like to thank the officers and committee of the City of Birmingham Canine Association Championship Dog Show for the invitation to judge at this level for the first time.
With storm Lillian resulting in the abandonment of Driffield, the JBTC were also able to hold their show in an adjacent ring. Hall 3 at the Royal Kennel Club building was light, spacious and an ideal venue. A certain amount of flexibility was required when classes clashed, and I am very grateful to my experienced stewards Chris Woolner and Caroline Wise for their hard work. They were calm, efficient and kept the ring running smoothly. With their help we finished in time to ensure that all those who had won major awards could get to their groups.
My sincere thanks to all the exhibitors for giving me such a quality entry and accepting my decisions in a sporting manner. We had very few absentees and I often had difficult decisions to make. In several classes, I would have liked some additional prize cards to award.
Coats did have an influence on the results, with those presented at their best, in a harsh, dense double jacket with thick pelt, being rewarded. A few exhibits would have benefitted from having their feet tidied to have achieved a neater picture. I found two kinked tails, two with incorrect dentition and all male dogs were entire.
I was delighted with my principal winners, who all fulfilled my interpretation of the breed standard on the day. It was a privilege to judge such an entry, and the lovely atmosphere, with applause and cheers for the winners, made it extra special.
I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
Good Citizen - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Placing Critique
A balanced grizzle and tan dog, who was a lovely size and presented in a harsh double jacket with a thick loose pelt. He had a masculine head with dark eyes, small neat ears and a short, strong muzzle. He was easily spanned, with a good length of rib and well set tail. He had a correct amount of bone, small neat feet and well angulated hindquarters. He moved out positively.
Sheringham & District KA Premier Open Show
1st Sep 2024
Judge: Miss Ann Bradley (Montelle)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Great Yarmouth Gorleston & District Canine Society Premier Open Show
28th Sep 2024
Judge: Mrs M Fleming (Flegato)
Thank you to the Committee for inviting me to judge at this very well run and friendly show. My ring stewards Michael and Rebecca were very efficient and helpful and organised the ring in the best way – thank you. And finally, thank you to all the exhibitors who entered and who were able to come and bring their dogs – it was a privilege for me to go over them.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
Placing Critique
6 year old quality grizzle dog presented in fit condition. Excellent typical head with a moderately broad flat skull, strong jaw and muzzle and correctly set ears. Correct scissor bite. Narrow straight front, good length of rib and easy to span. Coat of excellent harsh texture coming through, best of pelts and good undercoat. Balanced front and rear angulation. Not overdone in any way, he oozed type. He moved around the ring with drive and not put a foot wrong. Pleased to award him BOB and watch him being shortlisted in a large quality terrier group.
Grantham & DCS Open Show
19th Oct 2024
Judge: Jane Eyeington (Meadowdale)
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
20th Oct 2024
Judge: Mr Ken Fraser (Ycart)
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Open Show
16th Nov 2024
Judge: Sarah Pateman (Lessien)
Open - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Hartswelin Veritas With Oatberry
