Show Placings
WELKS
28th Apr 2013
Judge: Mrs Jane Roberts (Smalesmouth)
My first appointment at this level and I would like to thank the officers and committee of WELKS for the invitation. Grateful thanks to my stewards who kept everything moving so efficiently and thanks to all the exhibitors who gave me the privilege of going over their dogs. I thoroughly enjoyed my day and fully appreciated the opportunity to judge some high quality exhibits. Some decisions were difficult and places could change on another day.
On a positive note temperaments were good, as were mouths and feet. On the down side I felt that there were not enough exhibits that moved with drive and there were several with wide fronts - these are faults that would impact on the dog's ability to work.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor
Placing Critique
Just 6 months and behaved impeccably. Lovely head and expression. Nicely balanced for one so young with good reach of neck into well angulated shoulder. Narrow bodylines with ribs carried well back. Excellent hind quarter with well let down hock. Presented in very good coat and pelt with crisp harsh top coat. Moved well.
Class Critique
This was a lovely class to judge and there were some promising puppies who were unplaced. As one would expected at this age there was varying degrees of maturity and it will be very interesting to see how they develop.
Royal Welsh Premier Open Show
18th May 2013
Judge: Jane Morton-Shaw
A great show and the weather stayed very kind. With the extra bonus of the Spring agricultural show to browse around whilst waiting for BIS. Thanks to the committee and all the exhibitors for such a lovely show.
Best Puppy
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor
Placing Critique
A 7mth old grizzle in excellent coat. Lovely head and expression, good reach of neck, level topline & nice tailset. Well laid back rib. Bite OK. Angulation ok and moved well, but would have liked her to be moved in a little faster pace to show her off better. One to watch for the future. BPIB
Guildford & District Canine Society
29th May 2013
Judge: Bev Marsh (Badgerlaw)
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor
Border Union Championship Show
15th Jun 2013
Judge: Mrs Lesley Gosling (Akinside)
Showers, wind and sunshine made for a tactically difficult day for my solo steward, Elaine Waddington, who managed to keep the paperwork dry and get dogs moving in and out of the ring very smoothly. My grateful thanks to her and to all the exhibitors who stoically remained outside as the rain continued to plague us throughout the judging. Not weather the dogs enjoyed much either while standing about.
The entry was very mixed. The dog classes were marginally better and more consistent than the bitches. Fronts are improving but movement still needs attention, both fore and aft, with some hackney front action creeping in. Most heads were breed typical with one or two exceptions which were rather boxy and out of proportion. I was surprised and dismayed to find a large number of dentition problems in both puppies and adults. There were very small teeth, dirty teeth, teeth misaligned and one undershot mouth. Several lacked any depth of coat and were in their undercoats or single coated, with no undercoat at all. Feet were mostly good, but a couple of exhibits were down on their pasterns; claws were in need of attention on one or two exhibits.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor
Blackpool & District Championship Show
21st Jun 2013
Judge: Mrs Hilary Gilpin (Otterbobs)
What a lovely day, no rain in sight!!
Thank you to all the exhibitors and especially my steward Alisan, she was excellent at her job. I enjoyed judging many dogs that I had not be over or seen before. Many dogs had little or no coat at all, Border Terriers must have a harsh double coat when showing not just stripped out and in their under coat, also there was hardly any muscle tone, no level backs, no slim straight narrow fronts and the movement should of been better. In a few of the older classes I could not span a few dogs and they were heavy when I lifted them up off the table, I found all the mouths clean with full dentations and I *placed those that were nearest the standard in each class*. Very pleased with both dog and bitch winners and their reserves and best puppy.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor
Placing Critique
light red in decent harsh coat, liked her head and neck, front , correct tail set and movement.
Windsor Championship Dog Show
29th Jun 2013
Judge: Mrs Karen Dean (Tyrian)
I would first like to thank the society for inviting me to judge at this level for the first time, and my stewards for keeping me on track. Special thanks to the Border Terrier Club of Victoria, Australia and their secretary Denise Worthington for presenting a special sash to the Best of Breed winner providing a welcome highlight at the end of judging.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor
The Midland Border Terrier Club Championship Show
4th Aug 2013
Judge: Sharp & Bailey
*Dog Critique*
My thanks to the Committee for inviting me to judge the Championship Show for the second time, the first being 10 years ago, and thanks to my Stewards for their efficiency. The entry of 103 with only 9 absentees was pleasing.
Some judges concentrate on heads, others on shape of eyes, or on small dark ears, some on presentation, others on neat accurate movement. As for me – I judge on a whether a dog is “fit for function†as a working terrier plus whether it looks like a Border Terrier and no other type of terrier.
A good proportion of the entry had major faults of construction which would render them, not useless, but inefficient at the job Border Terriers are designed to perform. For instance, short rib cages do not allow for lung room for the stamina a terrier needs to run all day, and these short rib cages (often sprung) were very much in evidence in the entry. Some were accompanied by long loins which might give the impression to the ringside that the dog had good length.
Secondly, upright shoulders, often with steep upper arms are a major design fault. A well laid shoulder with well angulated upper arm which brings the elbow under the body is not just a pleasure to look at – these act as shock absorbers when the dog is running so that his joints are not jarred, leading to wear and tear, thus shortening his effective life as a working terrier.
Finally, wide fronts, often associated with the previous construction – a Border should be able to creep into any space occupied by a fox, and these, despite their chunky appearance have very little body under that fur.
Coats were mixed as to be expected – and there were some really good pelts, only a couple with paper thin pelts. Undercoat was often missing on the back, but present on the sides. A handful of bad mouths, perhaps some all rounders might accept these but I could not. Few really outstanding otter heads which stay in one’s memory for years, but most were adequate.
My critique will not contain descriptions of the dogs, but will give an indication of why they were placed as they were. If your dog was not as high in the placings as you had hoped, take a good objective look at him, and you might find out why.
*Bitch Critique*
A big thank you to the MBTC committee for asking me to judge the Ch. Show it was a great honour. Thank you also to my stewards Ray & Sharon for making the classes run so smoothly. A nice entry of 144 bitches. I enjoyed the day; it was lovely to judge the bitches. The depth of quality in most of the classes was very pleasing. However, the fronts are still a problem within the breed & need to be addressed in future litters. Some quality bitches went cardless, unfortunately there is only 5 cards & many went without being placed. I was so delighted that my fellow judge Marie, agreed that my BCC & BRCC, should win the top honours, Best in Show and RBIS.
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor
Placing Critique
unfortunate it meet 1 to-day she’s full of quality, excellent head, good bite, well laid shoulders into level top line, good rear quarters moved well keeping level top line on the move. In good show condition.
Welsh Kennel Club
17th Aug 2013
Judge: Mrs L A Crawley
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor
Placing Critique
This one has a really good body, correct for neck and topline, lovely size, looks a bit plain in head muzzle appearing a tad long, good eye and mouth, showed well.
Novice - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor
City of Birmingham
31st Aug 2013
Judge: Mrs E Cuthbertson (Ashbrae)
I would like to thank the Officers and Committee for their invitation to judge, my two stewards and the exhibitors for their entries. It was an honour to judge this numerically strong entry 169 with 29 absent, the breed being represented from around the UK made it a very enjoyable day.
Front movement is still a problem in the breed, with heavy upright shoulders in many. Size varied as did coats. There are some long necks creeping into the breed, which look very stylish, the standard does state “Neck of moderate length†and a few long tails again incorrect. Saying that it was a very nice entry to judge and in some classes
I would have liked to have been able to award more placings, and could have awarded more CC’s.
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor
Placing Critique
Liked this bitch, she has a nice quality about her. Lovely type, otter like head. Good in shoulder and rib shape and size. Very good condition and moved soundly.
Class Critique
A good class of puppy bitches, would have liked more place cards.
Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor
Class Critique
Another very good class.
The London & Home Counties Terrier Club Annual Show
1st Sep 2013
Judge: Mr Neil Straw (Shaolin)
Best Puppy
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor
Richmond Championship Dog Show
7th Sep 2013
Judge: Mrs K M Irving (Dandyhow)
In my view the breed still has problems with movement, particularly front movement. Hind action in bitches was also poor on this occasion. There was some variation in coats and some were shown without much jacket but others were somewhat blown in coat. However there were several with excellent coats and pelts – such an important feature of the breed. Dentition and temperaments were very good.
Because I don’t enjoy judging, and quite frankly never have, I decided before this appointment that is would be my last judging assignment. I hope that more younger Border Terrier enthusiasts will come forward as judges to ensure the successful future of the breed.
Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor
Driffield A S
21st Sep 2013
Judge: Mrs Charlotte Archibald
My sincere thanks to the Officers and Committee, for inviting me to judge the Border Terriers at this show. We were truly blessed with some lovely autumn sunshine, and a well laid out ring.
Thank you, to all the exhibitors for allowing me the privilege to “go over†your dogs, however, I had concerns about the size and movement of some of the exhibits. I have a fair span and struggled to get anywhere near some dogs, which reflected in the placings.
Consequently, some heavy shoulders, and wide fronts.
Junior - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor
Placing Critique
strong head, tweedy jacket on decent bodylines, well set tail, good angulation.
Class Critique
Close decision between first 3.
Ashford, Faversham and District Canine Society Open Show
28th Sep 2013
Judge: Mr Jim Morris (Nedella)
Best Puppy
Name at show: G4, Twigglestone Elfenor
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor
South Wales Kennel Association
13th Oct 2013
Judge: Mrs Julie Guvercin
My most sincere thanks to all exhibitors for giving me such a lovely entry of 117 making 153 entries, the highest in the terrier group and one of only a few to break the 100 mark in the whole show.
It is human nature for us all to ringside judge and we are all guilty of this, but going over an exhibit first hand, is further revealing, a privilege for which, I was truly grateful.
Some lovely dogs, some more workman like than others, some in better condition than others, a few outstanding ones and the odd one or two I’d love to own!
I am the first to admit I love a flashy dog who will stand up and show, but along with that must come the workman like qualities that make it able to be essentially a working terrier. There is nothing to suggest in my mind, that the two trains of thought can’t co-exist, they can and they must.
Nervous or aggressive dogs and there were just one or two, were not rewarded, this is surely a temperament to be discouraged. Dour is a different matter altogether, especially when its nearly always on an otherwise, super exhibit, a frustrating combination.
Good Citizen - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor
Placing Critique
A nice headed girl of lovely type and size with good body length and strong hind quarters. She too holds a good topline and tail set with a carroty tail, just fractionally preferred narrowness of one but a close decision.
The Birmingham & District Gundog & Terrier Club
19th Oct 2013
Judge: Jenny Miller (Feorlig)
Best Puppy
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor
Midland Counties Canine Society
25th Oct 2013
Judge: Mrs Val Furness
Thank you to M.C.C.A for the appointment also my stewards and a thank you to the exhibitors. Coats and size were mixed and a few entries i could not span the one thing that was apparent was the number of very lean exhibits. You BREED for size not FEED for it.
It was also nice to see that most of the early classes looked as they should be and not looking like they should be in open class
Junior - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor
East Kent Canine Society
3rd Nov 2013
Judge: Paul Richardson (Weisel)
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor
Crystal Palace Canine Association
10th Nov 2013
Judge: Mr Howard Ogden (Beauview)
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor
Camberley & District CS 75th Anniversary Open Show
17th Nov 2013
Judge: Mrs Eileen Cole (Towden)
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Open Show
24th Nov 2013
Judge: Gemma Alpe (Pipruda)
I want to thank the committee of East Anglian Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge there November open show was a great privilege as growing up showing as a youngester at many of there breed club shows. My thanks also to my very experienced stewards of the day Bev Jackson and Simon Jackson who without them I'm sure my ring would not have ran so smoothly,and to all that entered under me. I was generally very pleased with the overall quality of the dogs entered under me a few who shone from the first time I caught sight of them. But no major faults found on the day which pleased me.
Junior - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor
Novice - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor
Special Beginners - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor
Placing Critique
Feminine little girl with a good harsh texture to coat,again good movement just slightly preferred the overall balance of 1.
Reading & District Kennel Association
30th Nov 2013
Judge: Moray Armstrong
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor
Woolwich, Bexley & District Canine Association
1st Dec 2013
Judge: Mrs C Macleod (Brachan)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Twigglestone Elfenor
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor
Luton Canine Association Open Show
29th Dec 2013
Judge: Jenny Startup
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor
Ashford & Faversham & DCS
5th Jan 2014
Judge: Marjorie Dickenson (Kirkgarde)
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor
Boston & District Canine Society
12th Jan 2014
Judge: Mr David Maggs
I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge at this show, and to my two stewards who were very efficient and good natured throughout. I was a little dissapointed at the lack of coat on quite a few of the exhibits today, apparently many had been stripped ready for Crufts,I found no bad mouths, movement on the whole was good and I was very pleased with the overall condition and soundness, had no problem spanning any of the exhibits.
Junior - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor
Maidenhead & District Canine Society
15th Feb 2014
Judge: Richard Allen (Penparc)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor
Kent County Canine Association
23rd Feb 2014
Judge: Mandy Holmes (Bimandi)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor
Placing Critique
16mth feminine, well balanced young bitch, could be stronger in the muzzle, spannable. Pelt, teeth, coat and pads all correct. Well set tail carried well on a racy hind quarter, moved with ease and covered the ground well. Good mussel tone. Should have a promising show career. RBOB
Class Critique
3 very promising youngsters on another day the placing could easily be reversed.
Crufts
7th Mar 2014
Judge: Mrs Melanie Lewis
Thank you to the exhibitors for giving me a record entry for the breed of 303 exhibits making 340 entries and indeed the largest entry for a single Judge at this prestigious show, also for the sporting way in which my decisions were accepted. Thank you also to my two Stewards, Roger and Heather Chaston, who worked tirelessly throughout the day, for their assistance in ensuring that I was able to get through this huge entry in plenty of time for my Best of Breed to compete in the Group.
It was an interesting entry with some difficult decisions having to be made such was the high standard of exhibits present. I felt that movement had improved since the last time I judged. Heads and expressions were good, although a few were a shade heavy in ear. Mouths overall were much improved with a marked reduction in the number of dogs presented with overcrowded jaws of small teeth, only the odd few having either a chipped, or in the case of an older exhibit, a missing tooth. The majority of teeth were clean with just a small number needing more attention in this area. All dogs were entire.
I was pleased that so many were presented with the correct double jacket that the standard asks for, unfortunately some exhibits that really appealed for type and size had very little evidence of, or no, jacket and on another day could have done better. Attention to feet was very evident, many of whom I believe may have benefited from plenty of roadwork, resulting in tight thick pads and short claws. Inevitably with any entry of this magnitude I had to let a number of worthy exhibits leave the ring without a prize card, which I really did not enjoy doing.
Good Citizen - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor
Placing Critique
a nicely balanced bitch with a strong head and nice breed points. Good length of back and well angulated quarters, has a lovely shaped tail and good small feet. Moved steadily
National Terrier Club
5th Apr 2014
Judge: Mr David Hunt (Ottaswell)
My thanks to the committee of the National Terrier Club for their invitation to judge at this group championship show. Thanks also to my stewards Brian Doyle and John Callow for their help and assistance in keeping me organised and the ring running smoothly. My appreciation also to the exhibitors for such a large entry in these tough financial times.
The ring was large with lots of space for dogs to move freely without being forced to stop/start. In general the dogs were in good condition. I found 1 dog that was not entire. Although teeth were mostly OK, apart from a few misaligned, they varied greatly in size. Coats varied as always but I judge on the day and lack of coat is taken into account when placing exhibits. I was concerned at the number of exhibits down on their pasterns, not giving the small feet as required. Many younger exhibits would really benefit from regular ringcraft experience.
Yearling - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor
Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor
Chertsey & District Canine Society Open Show
18th Apr 2014
Judge: Mrs Penny Sands (Krakenexis)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG4, Twigglestone Elfenor
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor
West Of England Ladies' Kennel Society
25th Apr 2014
Judge: Mr A Cuthbertson (Ashbrae)
Thank you to the exhibitors for their entries and to my two stewards.
I think size needs to be watched in the breed as a working terrier. I have a large span but a number of dogs were not spannable by me, this reflected in my placings. We also seem to loosing the otter like head, some with too much stop, some with weak muzzles and others lacking under jaw. This results in a loss of type which defines the breed. We should try and adhere to the breed standard laid down by the original border terrier breeders.
The over baiting of dogs on the table is totally unnecessary. In my opinion they do not need to be constantly fed on the table. It makes judging difficult when a dog is constantly looking for food.
I was very surprised to see border terriers with coats on around the ring, as they should have their own double coat for warmth and protection. I hope this isn’t the start of trend with the breed becoming just another show breed and losing its identity as the standard states “essentially a working terrier”.
Yearling - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor
Good Citizen - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor
Placing Critique
3rd YB in strong class. Nice coated, typical throughout. Balanced with good bone. Moved with drive.
Beckenham Canine Association
27th Apr 2014
Judge: Tan Nagrecha (Chandlimore)
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor
Bath Championship Show
23rd May 2014
Judge: Mr S Plane
Thankyou to the exhibitors for giving me such a good entry for the first time awarding challenge certificates. Although we had a super sized ring with short grass and level surface, the weather prevented us from using the outer part in some classes. Most of the exhibits were undeterred by the rain and dampness
Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor
Southampton & District Canine Association
15th Jun 2014
Judge: Josephine Pinfold (Cyres)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW
Whitstable & DCS Open Show
22nd Jun 2014
Judge: Tim Ball (Kaitak)
Graduate /
Reserve
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW
Windsor Championship Show
27th Jun 2014
Judge: Mr S Jackson (Clipstone)
Very sorry for the late publication of this report. Unfortunately the original was on a device that was stolen. It was an honour again to judge Windsor which is one of my personal favourite shows, and also my local!
Good Citizen - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW
Kingston Canine Society
20th Jul 2014
Judge: Mr John Finney (Sanguliano)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW
Paignton & DFA Championship Show
2nd Aug 2014
Judge: Mr T Johnston
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW
Placing Critique
another good head with good expression, good bone type & overall balance, good tail & good coat but not as finished as winner, spannable but preferred front action of winner
Welsh Kennel Club
16th Aug 2014
Judge: Mr A E Small (Bethane)
Thanks for a lovely entry, sorry for the delay but I could not be in both my breeds rings at the same time! It was nice to be outside at WKC, which hasn't happened for 9 years. Thanks to the Committee for the invite & looking after us, I really enjoyed my day.
Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW
Horley Open Show
24th Aug 2014
Judge: Mr G Dybdall
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Twigglestone Elfenor JW
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW
City of Birmingham Championship Dog Show
30th Aug 2014
Judge: Dr Ron Wheatley
My thanks to the committee for their invitation to judge here, to my two very effective and helpful stewards Jane Keeves and Alan Tomlinson, and to the exhibitors for the large and interesting entry of many different types. Many of the classes had quality in depth, with many close decisions. Both line ups were pleasing with plenty of choice and close decisions for both cards. I found no kinky tails and one level mouth, most exhibits were of a good size, a few were too heavy and one undernourished, and many needed their nails trimming. Most moved well in the super sized ring that we were given.
Graduate - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW
Richmond Championship Dog Show
6th Sep 2014
Judge: Mr W Gray (Pontbeck)
Thanks go to my stewards for making the day run smoothly and to the exhibitors for their enthusiasm for the breed and the sporting way they took my decisions.
Since the hunting bill I 've been concerned how the breed would keep to the line in the breed standard " Essentially a working terrier " as the opportunities for work have been reduced and the spin off as to why we require a double coat and the dog to be narrow all through may be lost to some exhibitors who haven't the opportunity to work or know someone who does or has worked their dogs. There was evidence today that we may have lost sight of the fact that this is a working breed. I'm not suggesting that all Borders should work but that all Borders should be capable to work and those who are closest to the breed standard should be able to do the job required of them.
There were a few exhibits with single coats today, look very smart but would soon pay the price on a cold wet winters day if they had to be out in the elements for any length of time. Some exhibits were carrying a little too much weight and quite a number would benefit from a good walk, some with little muscle.
Yearling - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW
The London & Home Counties Terrier Club Open Show
7th Sep 2014
Judge: Mrs Ann Gatenby (Kerrisdale)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW
Best Opposite Sex
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW
Post Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW
Ashford, Faversham & District Canine Society
28th Sep 2014
Judge: Jane Cooksey (Charuzian)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW
Eastbourne & District Canine Society
5th Oct 2014
Judge: Mr Neil Straw (Shaolin)
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW
Horley & District Show Society
15th Feb 2015
Judge: Mr Mike Blay
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW
Crufts
7th Mar 2015
Judge: Miss Elspeth Jackson (Clipstone)
First of all I would like to thank the Kennel Club for the honour and pleasure of judging this prestigious show. I must then thank my efficient and capable stewards who kept me on track and looked after me through the day. Most of all I would like thank the exhibitors who rose from their beds at early hours and drove many miles to give me an entry of Border Terriers to be proud of and one which is was a delight to judge. It was not only strong numerically strong but also in depth of quality. It is a cliché to say that there were not enough cards to go around but in this entry it was certainly true. Determining all the final line up in each class was difficult and also in many deciding who should make the short list was also a challenge. Good dogs went without a card, ones who in a different entry I would have been happy to see as winners. In the challenges decisions remained tough and more than those that took the top honours were worthy of doing so and I would have been very pleased to have had more awards to give out.
In the days following this year’s show Crufts, dog shows and those who participate in them came in for some criticism. The picture painted by the media at this time was certainly not my experience. Before, during and after the show I found show people to be nothing but good natured, genuine and supportive. I enjoyed every minute of my day and hope that those that supported me with an entry or as spectators at the ringside did so too
Good Citizen - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW ShCM
Gravesend and Medway Towns Canine Society
22nd Mar 2015
Judge: Derek Pearmain (Delandmar)
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW ShCM
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.
Good Citizen - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW ShCM
South of England Agricultural Society
3rd May 2015
Judge: Mr Darren Clarke (Peluche)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW ShCM
Windsor Championship Show
2nd Jul 2015
Judge: Mr M. Hollingsbee (Otterwood)
I thoroughly enjoyed my first judging experience at this level and thank the exhibitors for bringing their dogs of such good quality in front of me and accepting my decisions with good grace. In some of the classes there was only a hairs breadth between some exhibits and on another day the results would have been different. I like Borders that are narrow, strong and good movers. I do not consider coat to be a major factor except when differentiating between dogs of equal quality, As a Championship Show judge told me many years ago “bad coats can get better, many other faults cannot.”
I would also like to thank my stewards for keeping me in order.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW ShCM
Good Citizen - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW ShCM
Placing Critique
3rd in Post Graduate, nice bitch in good coat, good topline and ear set, typical well-formed Border head
East of England Agricultural Society
10th Jul 2015
Judge: Miss Sally Leslie (Risdene)
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW ShCM
East Kent Canine Society Open Show
7th Feb 2016
Judge: Mr A Easdon (Yakee)
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW ShCM
Banbury & DCS Open Show
2nd May 2016
Judge: Mr Bill Bunce (Adurni)
Open /
Reserve
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW ShCM
National Dog Show
8th May 2016
Judge: Mr Peter Bakewell
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW ShCM
Royal Welsh Agricultural Society
22nd May 2016
Judge: Mr F J Gadd (Gadkey)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG4, Twigglestone Elfenor JW ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW ShCM
Southern Counties Canine Association
4th Jun 2016
Judge: Mrs Anne Tove Strande
I was thrilled to receive the invitation to come back to Southern Counties and judge Border Terriers!
The organizers know how to make people feel welcomed and I enjoyed the relaxed and friendly atmosphere! All details were very well taken care of and in the ring my stewards were extremely efficient and nice. Thanks to the exhibitors for showing their dogs under me and for their presentation, which was very professional.
I enjoyed the overall quality of the Borders. There were many with lovely otter heads and with correct racy outline. All but one was easily spannable and agile. I also appreciated good pelts and quality otter tails. Coats were of good texture, but I wish more dogs could be presented with fuller coats. I appreciate a Border with truly double coat and a little “tweedy” look about them so they do not remind me of a smooth terrier. Movements were free, but quite a few could improve in front movement becoming more stable and parallel.
My winning dog and bitch were both of such high quality they could win anywhere, both under breed specialists as well as all-rounders. In addition to having correct breed specific details, they were also well constructed. I chose the bitch as my BOB because she had that extra attitude and showmanship making her an eyecatcher. It made me proud on behalf of the breed that she also won the group!
Good Citizen - Dog or Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW ShCM
Placing Critique
Feminin. Nice outline with super topline and tail. Pleasing head and expression. Good coat texture.
Windsor Championship Show
3rd Jul 2016
Judge: Mr David Hunt (Ottaswell)
My thanks to the committee of Windsor Championship Dog for their invitation to judge at this show which is so efficiently organised and well run. Thanks also to my stewards Elaine Waddingham and Lynn Crane for their help and assistance in keeping the ring running smoothly at all times. My appreciation also to the exhibitors for their entries .
As usual at Windsor the ring was large in/out with lots of space for dogs to move freely and a fairly flat surface enabling movement to be assessed, without being forced to stop/start when moving the whole class. In general the dogs were in good condition and I found no dogs that were not entire. Although teeth were generally good, apart from a few misaligned, they varied greatly from very small to huge in size. Disappointed to see a few light eyes creeping in.
Coats varied as always with many shown in soft undercoat but lacking topcoat, but worryingly I found several with a decent topcoat but very little undercoat. Movement particularly at the front end continues to be of concern, whilst a puppy can improve and tighten in front as it matures, moving wide or high stepping in an older exhibit is difficult to change,
Generally the standard of the bitches was better than that of the dogs.
Limit - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW ShCM
Good Citizen - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW ShCM
Placing Critique
3 year old of a good size but cobbier type. She has a typical head with a short strong muzzle, good bite and little stop. Good front construction with a firm topline and short carrot tail. In full double coat she moved OK but not the muscle condition of the winner.
The Midland Border Terrier Club Championship Show
7th Aug 2016
Judge: Dogs: Ms Elspeth Jackson, Bitches: Mr Mike Hollingsbee
Dogs - Elspeth Jackson
I would like to extend many thanks to The Committee of the Midland Border Terrier Club for once again organising an enjoyable, well run show with a relaxed garden party atmosphere. It was an honour and a pleasure this year to enjoy it as Judge of the dog classes and I would like to thank the Officers and Committee for this honour. I was very ably assisted by two capable and efficient stewards to whom I would like to give thanks both for their help and for their hospitality. Further and important thanks are due to all the exhibitors who did me the honour of going over their dogs. It was a super entry both numerically and in depth of quality with cc quality dogs right down the line in some classes.
Bitches - Mike Hollingsbee
I would like to thank the Officers and Committee of the Club for inviting me to judge bitches at their show. I would also like to thank my stewards Sharon Pickering and Helen Thomas for keeping me in order and running the ring so efficiently. My thanks also go to the exhibitors for allowing me to examine their dogs and accepting my decisions.
Together with my co-judge Elspeth Jackson we managed to agree on the major honours of the day apart from Best Veteran. I preferred Elspeth’s dog choice and she chose my selection of veteran bitch. Our referee John Dace was called in and awarded Best Veteran to the bitch.
Special Challenge - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW ShCM
Placing Critique
Nicely constructed grizzle, level topline, sweet feminine expression, shown well
Pembrokeshire County Show
16th Aug 2016
Judge: Mrs Carol Dunford
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW ShCM
City of Birmingham Canine Association
3rd Sep 2016
Judge: Mrs C Archibald
My thanks to the Officers and Committee of Birmingham Canine Society, for the opportunity to judge the Border terriers at this show.
My personal thanks to all the exhibitors for allowing me to “go over” their dogs, and making it a most enjoyable and memorable day.
I was delighted to find some fabulous jackets/pelts, which is crucial for a working terrier.
On the downside, I found some exhibits with weak pasterns, hence front movement issues, and some ‘poppy’eyes which detracts from the ottery head, and expression of the border terrier, some very attractive dogs just too much of them. On the whole, apart from a missing tooth to a misplaced one, most were reasonably fit, and there were some very close decisions.
Good Citizen - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW ShCM
Placing Critique
grizzle , of nice proportions, with a good head, sadly lacking in coat today, moved well on neat feet.
South Wales Kennel Association
8th Oct 2016
Judge: Mr John Bainbridge (Risdene)
Thank you to the exhibitors who took the trouble to present their dogs at a difficult time of year in good condition with reasonable coats appropriately trimmed, as they know my wants. The top five winners were outstanding for being' normal' representatives of the breed with none of the current trend for exaggeration, in front and rear assemblies,all had correct length of body ,narrow front, deep ribs carried well back that provides the necessary heart and lung room for a border to be active all day and go to ground when needed.
Good Citizen - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW ShCM
Placing Critique
Nice red grizzle, generally well made and in good condition but would prefer tighter front .
Birmingham & District Gundog and Terrier Club Show
22nd Oct 2016
Judge: Anne Speake (Dogs) & Lucy Mudd (Bitches)
I would like to thank the officers and committee for the invitation to judge the Border Terrier dogs, with my co judge, Lucy Mudd. The hospitality received was much appreciated, and the day was very enjoyable. It was lovely to see such a good entry for the show as a whole and thanks to the stewards who kept things moving along nicely. My thanks to the exhibitors, who did me the honour and privilege of going over their dogs and accepting my decisions in a sporting manner. Anne Speake, Dog Judge
Open - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW ShCM
Crystal Palace Canine Association Open Show
12th Nov 2016
Judge: Mrs Felicity Snook (Pitcombe)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW ShCM
East Anglian Border Terrier Club Open Show
20th Nov 2016
Judge: Mr Dave Matthews (Tojamatt)
My thanks to The East Anglian Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge the November Open Show also my stewards Rob Brewster and Bev Jackson for their help throughout the day. It was a lovely venue and atmosphere and a very well run show. Thanks also to all the exhibitors who entered the show and accepted my decisions with great sportsmanship.
Special Beginners - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW ShCM
Placing Critique
Red bitch with strong head big teeth correct bite plenty of strength in jaw, nice expression good ear set, nice neck good ribs short strong loin level topline and correctly set tail, short and thick, moved with drive looks like she could do a days work in good hard condition.
Horsham & District Canine Society Open Dog Show
24th Nov 2016
Judge: Mr Keith Baldwin (Nightstorm)
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW ShCM
Woolwich, Bexley & District Canine Association Open Show
4th Dec 2016
Judge: Miss Helen Axford
Thank you to the committee for inviting me to judge at this well-run show, to my very efficient steward and to the exhibitors for both entering under me and the sporting way they accepted my decisions. I found one suspect mouth and some of the tails would benefit from less hair on the end as this tends to spoil an otherwise balanced picture.
Open /
Reserve
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW ShCM
Class Critique
This was a very strong class, I was spoilt for choice.
Ladies Kennel Association
11th Dec 2016
Judge: Mr Graham Pickering (Picer)
I would like to thank the committee of Ladies Kennel Association for their kind invitation to the judge the breed at this well organised show and their generous hospitality. It was a real honour and I thoroughly enjoyed my day. I would also like to thank my stewards Tony and Katherine for keeping things running smoothly throughout the day. Thank you also, to all the exhibitors for their entries and the sporting way that they took the decisions that I made.
As for the dogs – as expected, coats varied, all the dogs were entire, in clean condition and well behaved. There were a couple of dogs with teeth not set square in the jaw or with teeth out of line. I was looking for dogs of the correct size, with a typical otter head, a harsh double coat and a thick pelt, plenty of muscle, the correct amount of bone, and shown in hard condition. I also expect to see dogs that move true and with ease around the ring and look physically capable of doing a days’ work, whether they get the opportunity or not. All my winners had these attributes and as often happens many deserving exhibits went without cards on the day.
Good Citizen - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW ShCM
South of England Agricultural Society Open Show
30th Apr 2017
Judge: Becky Johnson (Downstream)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW ShCM
Kent County Canine Association Open Show
25th Feb 2018
Judge: Julie Moyes (Plumhollow)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW ShCM
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
31st Mar 2018
Judge: Mrs Lesley Gosling (Akinside)
My grateful thanks to the BTC for the invitation to judge the annual Championship show and my thanks to my efficient stewards who were kept busy. I was astonished to see from my catalogue, as I prepared my critique, how far exhibitors had travelled, particularly with the unpredictable weather we are experiencing. Thank you all for coming.
Movement is improving. There are still are some upright shoulders and poor rear angulation. Size is incredibly variable and as this breed has a strong working heritage some exhibits would struggle to get into any fox earth. I would like to see more muscle tone on back ends. The opportunities to work Borders may have diminished, but the breed standard is our template and we should stick to it or we will have classes filled with ‘showing fools.’
Don’t chalk coats to harden them. Your judges will find it. It’s unnecessary - don’t let it become a fashion. A good coat needs no embellishments and good coats on the day were excellent coats. Coats will grow but in the process may miss out on top honours at a Championship show. We all want our dogs to have their best coats on a show day, but the two things don’t always coincide. I also appreciated that coats kept going for Crufts recently had then been stripped out.
Quality and breed type were lacking in some exhibits. Young heads need time at puppy stage but some young males were disappointing. One puppy dog was chronically thin. Puppies should be puppy-ish, carry a bit of weight and be happy in the ring and socialised. The Exhibition Hall is noisy and some pups are phased by unusual sounds, but I’m pleased to say that temperaments were excellent. I dislike seeing youngsters being strung up - dancing on their toes - and having their leads jerked to keep their attention, or to get them walking in a straight line. Try talking to your dog on the move and loosen those leads.
I have expressed an opinion on baiting before, and I will keep doing it until exhibitors take note, or I die pleading. Baiting a dog on the table unbalances the dog, gets in the way of the judge doing his/her job properly when it comes to checking the bite, and distracts the dogs completely. Borders are especially curious of strangers who approach, so the table contest for them becomes ‘bait’ or ‘stranger.’ A judge doesn’t want to waste time getting the dog’s attention away from bait. Practice getting the stance correct on a table without bait. Please - keep your bait until the dog is on the floor.
All males were entire; scissor bites generally were very good but some varied from a level bite, to the odd missing or chipped tooth and a couple of slightly wry mouths, but teeth were well presented and clean. There was just one kinked tail.
The best exhibits were exceptionally good. Eyes were dark and of good shape, bright and healthy. The good coats were tight, crisp and of great texture. Movement was impressive on the whole – straight and true - and almost all dogs were spannable. Sadly, not enough cards to go round and in some of the senior classes of both sexes, there were beautiful exhibits in tremendous condition, which could change places at any time. Their owners are to be congratulated.
Special Beginners - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW ShCM
Placing Critique
Short of coat today but of a good size with a very attractive head and correct scissor bite. Movement was confident and parallel.
The East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
8th Apr 2018
Judge: Mr David Hunt (Ottaswell)
With apologies for the delay in submitting this critique.
My sincere thanks to the officers and committee of East Anglia Border Terrier Club for offering me this appointment.
Huge thanks to my sole steward Rob Brewster who efficiently organised the ring and exhibits all day despite being in poor health and needing constant medication throughout the day. Most of all my appreciation to the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to assess your dogs.
With the ever rising cost of suitable venues, it was necessary to move this show from the much appreciated previous Burgess Hall at St Ives to a new Leisure Centre at Littleport. On the day the huge venue was shared with a large number of indoor bowls enthusiasts which meant there was a longish walk from the large car park to our hall. The hall itself was large enough but dog cages all around the hall gave rise to lots of noise and distraction from barking dogs which was very evident when listening to my dictaphone. At lunchtime, with lots of people all trying to use the cafe/restaurant at the same time, this caused long queues and even longer waiting times for food and drinks to arrive, which in turn meant the lunch break overran.
I had the honour of judging the first border terrier club show to schedule Champion dog and bitch classes.
Prior to the show I was undecided about such classes but having here seen the smallish entries for both Open and Champions on reflection I see little point or need for them.
As always coats were at various stages but the exhibits were with a few exceptions in good condition. All males were entire. Bites were better than at previous appointments and I only found a few with misplaced teeth, however the size of teeth varies considerably. Although not a fault, I noticed a few liver noses. Several exhibits could benefit from attention to feet to produce the small feet as required. Movement in general was better at the rear than in front with too many swinging fronts, moving wide or toeing in.
Open - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW ShCM
Placing Critique
Good for size and is quite typical lin head with a short strong muzzle, nice dark eye and little stop with good expression. Nice reach of neck into a straight front but stands a little wide. Deep in rib with clean body lines. She spans well with a good topline and muscled rear quarters. With a double coat coming through nicely she moved out steadily at the rear.
Special Beginners - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW ShCM
Placing Critique
See 3rd Open Bitch
Birmingham & District Gundog & Terrier Club
22nd Apr 2018
Judge: Debbie Lorraine (Raleniro)
I would like to thank the committee for their invitation to judge at this twin group open show. Thanks also to my two stewards, Karen and Andrea who kept the ring running smoothly. I found all temperaments to be excellent and all male dogs were entire. There were a couple of misplaced teeth but generally all bites were correct .Thank you to the exhibitors for the opportunity to go over their dogs and the sporting manner in which they accepted my decisions.
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW ShCM
Placing Critique
5 ½ year old grizzle bitch of nice type with strong but feminine otter head with lovely expression. Good scissor bite. Nice for size and spanned with ease. Excellent angulation fore and aft with thick, loose pelt and harsh jacket. Level topline with well set tail. Moved with purpose and drive. Lots to like about this bitch. Unlucky to meet limit winner on the day. RBOB.
National Dog Show
11th May 2018
Judge: Mrs Jane Morton-Shaw (Fehmarn)
My sincere thanks to the Birmingham National Dog Show committee for inviting me to judge at what was my first CC appointment. My thanks also go to my super-efficient stewards on the day. Thanks to all of you exhibitors who gave me an excellent entry, and for your sporting acceptance of my decisions, some of which were difficult, as there were a couple of times when the quality was so good, it was hard to separate them, so I had to look at the minor points to split them.
There were a couple of level bites but no kinked tails. My main grumble were the huge ears on too many exhibits, front movement on many left much to be desired, and a number of exhibits were too big overall making some unspannable. A couple of dogs were badly overweight. All exhibits were presented in good clean condition.
I had a wonderful time and hopefully the exhibitors enjoyed their day too at this well-run show. The icing on the cake was the fact that my Best Puppy in Breed went on to win Terrier Puppy Group 2, and my DCC/Best Veteran went on the win Terrier Veteran Group 2.
Open - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW ShCM
Southern Counties Canine Association
2nd Jun 2018
Judge: Mr Frank Nicholls (Halcus)
Thanks to the exhibitors for an excellent entry. Quality was present in many classes especially both open classes and minor puppy dog. My thanks for a job well done go to those excellent stewards Janet and Maureen, who made my job so much easier.
Good Citizen - Dog or Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW ShCM
Placing Critique
Red grizzle bitch, nicely constructed, decent backline into good tail set, moved well. A little wide in front
The Southern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
9th Jun 2018
Judge: Mr W Shorthose (Cundytyke)
It is always a particular honour to judge a Breed Club Championship Show and my thanks go to the committee for their hospitality and my stewards who kept things running smoothly. I found only two poor mouths but more had wrong, thin skins and some needed to go home for a good feed. A working terrier needs to be correctly muscled and too many needed nourishment and exercise. The biggest problem, however, remains poor front movement showing both incorrect shoulders and, for some, over angulation in the hindquarters.
Mid Limit - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW ShCM
Windsor
29th Jun 2018
Judge: Miss Sarah Dandy (Dandale)
I was pleased with the quality of both my dog and bitch line ups, all were worthy winners with several most promising youngsters in both puppy and junior classes. I do like to watch movement in profile not only does it give a good indication of conformation but also the ability to follow a horse efficiently, so essential to the fitness for purpose of this working breed. I noted a lack of angulation front and back in many which restricts reach and drive. Untidy feet with unclipped nails do somewhat spoil the overall picture when an exhibit is standing on the table and can be easily fixed. Temperaments were uniformly sound which is of great importance and I thought the dogs (and exhibitors) coped really well in the extremely hot temperatures today.
Good Citizen - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW ShCM
Placing Critique
Balance red grizzle with clean outline presented in fit condition. Feminine head with reach of neck, into firm topline with good layback of shoulder although stands and moves a little wide. Moves OK in profile using decent hindquarters to effect.
Special Beginners - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW ShCM
East of England Agricultural Society
6th Jul 2018
Judge: Mr Bob Wright (Totherend)
Many thanks to the East of England Agricultural Society for the opportunity to judge my fist Championship Show and to the excellent stewards who nursed me through with efficiency and humour. I was humbled by the size of entry and the willingness of the exhibitors to travel the length and breadth of the country despite the intense heat from which we tried to protect the dogs as much as possible.
I was particularly impressed by the quality of the open classes which were peppered with exhibits worthy of a ticket but unfortunately they only gave me two. A large number of exhibits were up to size and only just spannable but thankfully many of them were also narrow. I found one kinked tail, several borderline mouths and many promising exhibits that disappointed in the width or movement of their fronts. There was also a dearth of muscle particularly on the upper thighs but there were plenty of loose thick pelts and harsh coats. I was delighted not only with my winners but many of those who came close but regretfully had to leave empty handed despite being worthy of more.
Special Beginners - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW ShCM
Kent County CA Open Show
19th Aug 2018
Judge: Derfal Owen (Sirfon)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW ShCM
City of Birmingham
1st Sep 2018
Judge: Mr Dave Matthews (Tojamatt)
Many thanks to City of Birmingham Canine Society for giving me the opportunity to judge this show , my first Championship show, may I also thank every exhibitor who entered the show ,and also my steward Alan Tomlinson for his help.
I enjoyed my day ,I was very pleased with the entry,I had some difficult decisions to make on the day .
The ring was of a good size and that gave the exibits the chance to get into there stride,front movement on some exibits was a little loose ,but I had some real good movers, a few low set tails are creeping in to the breed ,Iwas pleased with the condition and presentation of the exhibits ,I found some really good pelts and coats, I am pleased to say the the day passed without a cross word from any of the exibits ,I was pleased with heads and expression , some foreign expressions had been appearing in recent years.
May I again thank you all for the chance to go over your dogs , and for the way you accepted my decisions .
Good Citizen - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Twigglestone Elfenor JW ShCM
