Show Placings
Plymouth and District Kennel Association Open Show
15th Nov 2014
Judge: David Mathias (Eyrescot)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG3, Phoenix Of Bal For Torleigh
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Phoenix Of Bal For Torleigh
Penzance and District Canine Society Open Show
16th Nov 2014
Judge: Sue Garner (Aivlys)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG2, Phoenix Of Bal For Torleigh
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Phoenix Of Bal For Torleigh
Ladies Kennel Association
14th Dec 2014
Judge: Mr David G Winsley (Davmar)
Though the standard calls for a narrow body I found many dogs who were too skinny & I could easily feel their ribs! Heads were quite disappointing, many had long weak muzzles not the proportions one associates with an Otters head. Many exhibits lack the small round foot & I doubt if they would cope with the exercise it needs to follow a horse. Coats were mixed & many just a seasonal problem.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Phoenix Of Bal For Torleigh
Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Phoenix Of Bal For Torleigh
Yeovil Canine Society Open Show
30th Dec 2014
Judge: Jane Atkin
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG4, Phoenix Of Bal For Torleigh
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Phoenix Of Bal For Torleigh
Manchester Championship Show
15th Jan 2015
Judge: Miss Anita Harrison (Iacheslei)
This was my first Championship Show appointment and I would like to thank the Society for the invitation and generous hospitality. Thanks also to my stewards Brian Attwood and Anne Speake who did a sterling job keeping the good sized, well appointed ring running smoothly throughout the day. Thanks also to the exhibitors for allowing me to go over some very high quality dogs. Generally the standard was good with the majority of exhibits showing and moving well. I was concerned by the number of short rounded ribs I found, especially in the bitch classes. There were several noses lacking pigment, some very long thin tails, and I found a few broken or out of line teeth. Coats were at various stages and some otherwise good dogs had to be penalised for lack of coat in the stronger classes. Whereas others with little coat made it into the line up on overall quality. I was very pleased with my main winners, and thank the exhibitors for accepting my decisions in a sporting manner.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Phoenix Of Bal For Torleigh
St Austell & District Canine Society
22nd Feb 2015
Judge: Maria Clarke
Best Puppy
Name at show: Phoenix Of Bal For Torleigh
Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Phoenix Of Bal For Torleigh
National Terrier
4th Apr 2015
Judge: Mr W Shorthose (Cundytyke)
Overall, I felt there was reasonable quality in those forward. Some exhibitors continue to have their dogs underfed and/or carrying little muscle, both to the detriment of a terrier expected to put in a day’s work. There were a number of untypical heads – lacking width to the skull and strength to the muzzle. Please keep in mind the shape of an otter’s skull.
I was very pleased with my top winners and extend my thanks to all the exhibitors.
Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Phoenix Of Bal For Torleigh
Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Phoenix Of Bal For Torleigh
West of England Ladies' Kennel Society
25th Apr 2015
Judge: Mrs Su Williams (Hollybridge)
I would like to thank the exhibitors for super entry, it was an honour to go over so many excellent quality border terriers . I had some close decisions in many classes and some quality dogs had to go cardless. Overall I was impressed with the standard of both dogs/bitches and with the condition of them. Almost all were in fit condition with muscle tone,spanning wasn't an issue I'm pleased to say. Which means the breed is in a good way.. Mouths too on the whole were correct with many having good sized and clean teeth. .While coats are of course transient, texture was very good and the vast majority had good thick and loose pelts.
Last but not least Huge Thanks must go to my very capable & experienced Stewards who made my day so much easier.
Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Phoenix Of Bal For Torleigh
Placing Critique
Attractive red grizzle with pleasing head. good rib and body outline. she moved well. needs time to mature but looking promising.
Devon County Show
21st May 2015
Judge: Mr I Layfield (Dockwray/Fundoune)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Phoenix Of Bal For Torleigh
Exeter and County Canine Society Open Show
19th Sep 2015
Judge: S Grayson
Limit /
First Place
Name at show: Phoenix Of Bal For Torleigh
Liskeard & District Canine Association Open Show
10th Oct 2015
Judge: Mr K Jessup
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Phoenix Of Bal For Torleigh
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Phoenix Of Bal For Torleigh
Duchy Canine Society Open Show
18th Oct 2015
Judge: Ms L Woods (Penbro)
Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Phoenix Of Bal For Torleigh
Torquay & District Canine Society Open Show
7th Nov 2015
Judge: Carolyn Fry (Bedeslea)
Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Phoenix Of Bal For Torleigh
Plymouth & District Kennel Association Open Show
14th Nov 2015
Judge: Mr P Darby
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Phoenix Of Bal For Torleigh
Plymouth and District Canine Society Open Show
23rd Jul 2016
Judge: Mrs M House
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Phoenix Of Bal For Torleigh
Paignton & DFA Championship Show
6th Aug 2016
Judge: Mrs M Barrass
Limit - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Phoenix Of Bal For Torleigh
Duchy CS Open Show
16th Oct 2016
Judge: Vicki Mitchell
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Phoenix Of Bal For Torleigh
Penzance and District Canine Society Limit show
20th May 2018
Judge: Amin Carrol
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Phoenix Of Bal For Torleigh
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Phoenix Of Bal For Torleigh
The Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association Open Show
9th Jun 2018
Judge: Mr J Ashe ( Ebrooks)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Phoenix Of Bal For Torleigh
Truro & DCS Open Show
24th Nov 2018
Judge: Mr Laurie Hunt (Setthornes)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Phoenix Of Bal For Torleigh
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Phoenix Of Bal For Torleigh
Royal Cornwall Premier Open Show
7th Jun 2019
Judge: Mrs Felicity Snook (Pitcombe)
Limit /
Third Place
Name at show: Phoenix Of Bal For Torleigh ShCM
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.
Special Beginners - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Phoenix Of Bal For Torleigh ShCM
