Show Placings
Maghull and Merseyside Canine Society Open Show
4th Dec 2022
Judge: Claire McCusker (Zaracle)
Puppy /
Third Place
Name at show: Keebank Platinum Queen
Penrith & DCS Open Show
18th Dec 2022
Judge: Gillian Knight (Talanors)
Best Puppy
Name at show: Keebank Platinum Queen
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Keebank Platinum Queen
Whitehaven & District Canine Association Open Show
19th Mar 2023
Judge: Miss Katie Hamilton (Cromlechs)
Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Keebank Platinum Queen
The Northern Border Terrier Club Open Show
8th Apr 2023
Judge: Mrs J Carr (Wreighaugh)
My thanks go to the Committee of the NBTC for their invitation to judge their Open Show. I was honoured to receive this appointment and am incredibly grateful to the exhibitors who gave me such a great entry. It was a most enjoyable day and special thanks go to my Stewards, Andrea Pitt and Mark Atkinson, for keeping me on track and helping the ring to run smoothly.
Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Keebank Platinum Queen
Joint Border Terrier Clubs' Championship Show
30th Apr 2023
Judge: Mrs Hilary Gilpin (Otterbobs)
A very big thank you to the SBTC for inviting me to judge this very well run show, to Marina for stewarding and to the exhibitors for entering under me.
Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Keebank Platinum Queen
Lancashire Sporting Terrier Club Open Show
29th May 2023
Judge: Mr R Wright (Borderexpress)
Best Puppy
Name at show: Keebank Platinum Queen
Great Harwood Agricultural Society Open Show
29th May 2023
Judge: Mrs. K. Rimmer (Kylini)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG3, Keebank Platinum Queen
Lancashire Sporting Terrier Club Open Show
29th May 2023
Judge: Mr R Wright (Borderexpress)
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Keebank Platinum Queen
Placing Critique
11 month old grizzle & tan bitch of a handy size, feminine head and nice small set on ears. Narrow straight front set on small cat like feet, narrow throughout with a nice top line stood and on the move. A little hesitant at first but settled to secure her place and Best Puppy In Breed.
Great Harwood Agricultural Society Open Show
29th May 2023
Judge: Mrs. K. Rimmer (Kylini)
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Keebank Platinum Queen
Placing Critique
11 months old bitch pleasing overall outline if a little rangy at the moment but should fill her frame, feminine in head with good ear placement and dark eye, good bite easily spanable and good pelt moved well when settled . Best Puppy, Puppy Group 3.
The Northern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
15th Jul 2023
Judge: Mr David Fryer (Irton)
My thanks to the Club for trusting me with a fine entry of dogs at this, one of my favourite shows; to my stewards for their understated efficiency which kept the show rolling; and to the exhibitors for the opportunity to go over their dogs, and for the sporting acceptance of my decisions.
The Border Terrier Breed Standard is a very brief document; as such, it needs some interpretation. The clue is in the first clause of it; ‘Essentially a working terrier’. This, together with a knowledge of the work the breed is traditionally expected to perform, gives an idea of the dog required. Thus we need a dog which can keep with the hunt over rough moorland country in what may be inclement weather, and then be able to go to ground and bolt or hold it’s own to a cornered fox. This implies sound, efficient movement, adequate heart and lung room, a weatherproof double coat and a thick, pliable pelt; but at the same time be small enough and flexible enough to follow a fox to ground .
Overall, I found most exhibits to be sound, and well presented (sometimes ‘overpresented’ to the extent that coats had more appearance than substance). The most prevalent fault I observed was untidy, converging front movement; an inevitable consequence of short upper arm and upright fronts. I did also find a few faulty bites; one undershot, one youngster with a lower incisor seriously out of line; and several with level bites, which, though permitted in the standard, are not (to my mind) desirable; also undesirable to me were the number of exhibits with small teeth in weak forefaces. There were also a couple of ‘winter noses’, but that, to me, is a purely cosmetic point and not to be penalised. All males were entire.
Junior - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Keebank Platinum Queen
Lancaster & District Canine Society Open Show
12th Aug 2023
Judge: Louise Hetherington (Newent)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Keebank Platinum Queen
Morecambe and District Canine Association Open Show
12th Aug 2023
Judge: Mr Rob Jones (Silverluka)
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Keebank Platinum Queen
Darlington Championship Show
17th Sep 2023
Judge: Mrs D Bullen (Fevstone)
I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge for the second time. I had a good entry of 125 with a few absentees as is usual, the dogs were of varying types and sizes which is to be expected. The ones that were unspannable aren’t fit for function as they fall at the first hurdle so to speak.
There are quite a lot creeping into the breed of late which lack power in the foreface. Falling away below the eye with a foreign expression. Also lacking in underjaw. Again a weakness in the breed which needs addressing or we will lose these qualities essential to work. A lot now have too short an upperarm which is vital in construction as it propels the dog forward as he should cover the ground effortlessly striding out. Not Pitter patter slowly. On a more positive note I found a lot of quality true to type borders that were a pleasure to judge. Effortless free movement which is essential. I’m sure the breed will go on to have a bright future if we all keep to the breed type.
Reserve
Name at show: Keebank Platinum Queen
Junior - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Keebank Platinum Queen
The Border Terrier Club Open Show
14th Oct 2023
Judge: Mrs Sue Baxter (Mysulan)
Firstly I’d like to thank The Border Terrier Club Committee for their very kind invitation to judge this Open show, I felt honoured and privileged . I thoroughly enjoyed my day and the hospitality on offer , the lunch certainly hit the spot..thank you Nancy Hogg. My two stewards, Jane Morton-Shaw and Marina Fleming kept things running smoothly and I am grateful for their support .
To the exhibitors , my thanks go unbounded as I had a lovely selection of good quality dogs to go over and there were certainly some tough decisions in many of the classes. It is an education to finally go over some of the dogs I have admired from the ring side. I am grateful that my decisions were taken, mostly in a sporting manner.
My general findings were , all males were intact , I found no kinked tails ( 1 dog had a bump on the underside of its tail , not a kink in my opinion), jackets were, as usual , at various stages of growth. I was impressed by the fact that all animals before me could be spanned , some a little easier than others.
Once again I feel compelled to comment on the state of nails and feet. In my opinion , many dogs had nails that were too long and some needed drastic fur trimming to enhance the shape of the feet.In my opinion it is a shame to groom your dogs for the ring but forget that ,especially whilst on the table, the judge has a perfect view of any, long nails and/or woolly “ Yeti” feet .
Junior - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Keebank Platinum Queen
Ladies Kennel Association
8th Dec 2023
Judge: Mr Ken Bartlett (Dwilencia)
Yearling - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Keebank Platinum Queen
Graduate - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Keebank Platinum Queen
Penrith & DCS Open Show
17th Dec 2023
Judge: Siân McKay (Redesholt)
My thanks go to both the Penrith & District Canine Society and the Border Terrier Club for considering me to judge a super entry of some quality dogs. The show committee were most welcoming and kept the judges well fed and watered. My stewards – Sue, Jane and Katrina keeping the proceedings flowing smoothly- my thanks.
All dogs presented today were of sound temperaments, all found to be spannable and, as to be expected, various stages of coat with some excellent coats and pelts on display. Movement overall was most pleasing; with some excellent examples of strong reach and drive making for fluid balanced movement. In some classes I found myself splitting hairs due to the quality of the exhibits. Again, my one plea is for clean teeth!
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Keebank Platinum Queen
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
27th Jan 2024
Judge: Mr R Wright (Borderexpress)
Thank you to the committee of the YLC Border Terrier Club for this appointment, a very hard working team that pulled a lovely show together at a great venue and also my two very capable stewards Bridget Singh and Margaret Davies. To the exhibitors that also supported me on my wonderful entry for the day and generated a great atmosphere around the ring.
The lunch time interval also kept me busy with 6 lovely puppies taking part in the puppy walk, a great idea successfully carried out by the club and an opportunity to get the youngsters out and into a show environment – some promising youngsters to go over made the interval very pleasing.
I was really pleased with my final line ups on the day although I felt that the bitch classes were stronger than the dog classes, jackets with Crufts up and coming in a few weeks were varying so again thank you for putting exhibits forward that we all knew could do with some more jacket to just complete the picture.
Novice - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Keebank Platinum Queen
Heywood and Radcliffe CS Open Show
28th Jan 2024
Judge: Mr Tony Allcock MBE (Sleepyhollow)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Keebank Platinum Queen
Cumberland CA Open Show
4th Feb 2024
Judge: Mr Keith Derry (Vistca)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Keebank Platinum Queen
St Helens & DCS Open Show
18th Feb 2024
Judge: Mr John Scanlan (Pantycelyn)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Keebank Platinum Queen
The Northern Border Terrier Club Open Show
13th Apr 2024
Judge: Mrs P Cox (Cushatlaw)
I would like to say a big thank you to the officers an committee for kindly inviting me to judge this lovely open show and to all the exhibitors for exhibiting their dogs under me. A special thank you to the stewards who kept the ring running smoothly.
Novice - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Keebank Platinum Queen
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
4th May 2024
Judge: Mr Ken Fraser (Ycart)
Novice - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Keebank Platinum Queen
Placing Critique
Red/Grizzle head,neck,shoulders and expression all pleasing,nice rear angulation,good jacket and pelt.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Keebank Platinum Queen
The Scottish Border Terrier Club Open Show
2nd Jun 2024
Judge: Dr Margaret Armstrong (Ploughdown)
Thank you to the officers and committee of the Scottish Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge their June 2024 Breed Club Open Show. The day was marked by very good weather conditions: a mixture of sunny spells, brisk breezes and cloud. Just right for the dogs. The dreaded rain kept at bay so the Gods smiled down on us. What a super venue to hold a show. There was a large indoor hall if needed. However, given the clement conditions, we were outside for judging on a large paved area surrounded by raised grass banks that afforded for spectators a good view of events. The welcome from officers and exhibitors alike was warm and hospitable and I’d like to thank exhibitors for the super entry I had and for their good grace in accepting their placings. There was a great sense of collegiality among members and good humour was in plentiful supply. The catering was second to none; the poached salmon salad at lunch was super. And I was sent on my way with enough food to see me back over the sea to Northern Ireland. Finally I’d like to thank my two stewards on the day: Kath Lothian and Pete Appleby. They were welcoming and fulfilled their duties with quiet good humour.
Yearling - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Keebank Platinum Queen
The Royal Cheshire County Premier Open Show
19th Jun 2024
Judge: Mrs Laura Jordan-Smith (Jordith)
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Keebank Platinum Queen
Blackpool & District Canine Society
23rd Jun 2024
Judge: Mrs Beverley Barber (Alcumlow)
Thank you to all of you who entered your dogs for me to judge. I really enjoyed my day and having the privilege of judging your dogs. The weather was kind and our ring was good. I had excellent stewards and I thank them for their hard work.
Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Keebank Platinum Queen
Morecambe and Heysham Canine Association Open Show
11th Aug 2024
Judge: Paul Brandwood (Woodbrands)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Keebank Platinum Queen
Lancaster & District Canine Society Open Show
11th Aug 2024
Judge: Mrs Johnson
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Keebank Platinum Queen
Morecambe and Heysham Canine Association Open Show
11th Aug 2024
Judge: Paul Brandwood (Woodbrands)
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Keebank Platinum Queen
Bolton and Deane K A Open Show
18th Aug 2024
Judge: David Howarth (Moorbrook)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Keebank Platinum Queen
Joint Border Terrier Club's Championship Show
31st Aug 2024
Judge: Mr Graham Pickering (Picer)
Thank you to The Scottish Border Terrier Club for asking me to judge the Joint Show. It’s been a long time coming as I was invited to judge in 2019 and COVID 19 got in the way! I would like to thank the exhibitors who managed to attend the show after the problems caused by Storm Lilian at Driffield. I also appreciate that the absentees were higher as a result of many people having prior appointments on the day that the show was rearranged. The City of Birmingham Society where very accommodating, we had a lovely ring with plenty of space.
However, I had a super entry, and I had lots to choose from in the dogs that were able to show under me. Thank you to everyone – I really appreciate being asked to give an opinion on other people’s dogs, it’s a real honour. I would also give a special note of thanks to my steward Bill Shorthose who single handedly managed the ring and made sure everyone was in the right place at the right time. Particularly with the challenges of a partnership show and the clashes that this can cause across two rings. Thank you to all the exhibitors who managed to negotiate two shows with good heart.
When judging, I look for dogs with good heads, plenty of strength under the eye, very little stop and a good strong jaw – essentially a’ Head like that of an Otter’. I also like to see straight fronts, correct shoulder placements and tidy small feet. I found these characteristics in all of my top winners. Generally, mouths were good, although there were a couple of dogs with a tooth out of place. Movement was ok in generally, but as breed we do need to keep an eye on front movement as there were some dogs who did not move as well as they should walking towards me. All the males were entire. I was very pleased with all my placings and when choosing my top winners, I had some difficult decisions to make and so were some dogs that were very unlucky on the day.
Graduate - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Keebank Platinum Queen
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Keebank Platinum Queen
Darlington Championship Show
13th Sep 2024
Judge: Mrs L Roberts
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Keebank Platinum Queen
The Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Championship Show
28th Sep 2024
Judge: Mrs Anne Heathcote (Saxheath)
Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Keebank Platinum Queen
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Keebank Platinum Queen
The Border Terrier Club Open Show
19th Oct 2024
Judge: Mrs Margaret Armstrong (Carrickfarm)
Thank you to The Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge The Open Show at Low Hesket, one of my favourite shows and venues. As always hospitality was superb and a lovely enjoyable lunch.
Thank you to Judy and Andrea my two excellent stewards who kept proceedings running smoothly and on time and thank you to all exhibitors.
I had a lovely entry and some lovely dogs to judge. A very enjoyable day.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Keebank Platinum Queen
Limit - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Keebank Platinum Queen
Hyde and DCS Open Show
3rd Nov 2024
Judge: Mr John Finney (Sanguliano)
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Keebank Platinum Queen
Burnley & DCS Open Show
17th Nov 2024
Judge: Mrs A Kenny-Marriott (Millingford)
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Keebank Platinum Queen
