Show Placings
Maidenhead & District Canine Society
15th Feb 2014
Judge: Richard Allen (Penparc)
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha
The Southern Border Terrier Club Limited Show
2nd Mar 2014
Judge: Miss Anita Harrison (Iacheslei)
My thanks to the officers and committee for the invitation to judge this show, and their hospitality on the day. I thoroughly enjoyed the appointment. All dogs bar one were entire, and all mouths good apart from one level bite and a few forgivable signs of age in the veteran classes. I found some exhibits to be well up to size and difficult to span, but was very pleased with my final line up and main winners. Thank you to the exhibitors for entering and accepting my decisions so sportingly, and to my stewards on the day.
Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha
Southern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
14th Jun 2014
Judge: Mrs Wendy Mooney (Chesterton)
Congratulations to the committee of the Southern Border Terrier Club for running an excellent show at a new venue under extreme circumstances. Due to a nasty virus the appointed judge, Mrs Betty Judge, was taken ill the day before and was not well enough to carry out her duties. I know that she was absolutely devastated and had been looking forward to the appointment for a long time.
Faced with such an emergency, show manager, Mr David Hunt managed the situation with complete calm and professionalism. I was both honoured and shocked to be invited to step in to judge and here, I must say a huge thank you to the committee for asking me but in particular to the exhibitors who had entered under and were expecting another judge and took the situation so sportingly.
I am grateful to everyone who accepted my decisions and placings so graciously and to my great team of stewards: Andrew Mooney, Elspeth Jackson and Bev Marsh, who kept everything running smoothly and between them managed to multi-task and juggle photographs, collecting ring, announcing, paperwork awards etc etc.
And so to the dogs themselves – there were some superb entries and it was an absolute pleasure to go over and place them. Some of the classes were so strong that even good dogs didn’t get placed.
Coats and presentation were generally excellent - something, which was not so apparent the last time I judged. This I put down principally to the time of year (for both shows).
Movement today seemed in many of the dogs to be lacking the drive that I would have wished for. In part, I think the surface may have been to blame (but not in all instances) and had we been outside on the grass this might have been different. I do slightly regret that I did not decide to judge the dogs outside.
Mouths were good in all but one (suspect) case, as were the temperaments. Size I think will need to be kept in check, there seemed to be a fair number who seemed to be heavy enough, others who were too deep to be easily spanned.
I was so thrilled with my “stars” of the show. It was a pleasure to judge all of your dogs; they were a lovely, quality entry.
Junior - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha
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!
Junior - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha
Evesham and District Canine Soc. Open Show
13th Jul 2014
Judge: Jill Hunt (Ottaswell)
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha
Bournemouth CA Championship Show
10th Aug 2014
Judge: Mrs M Reeves (Baywillow)
A very enjoyable appointment in spite of the wind and rain. I found some lovely borders for the top awards. The line up for the bitch challenge was especially pleasing, each one of top quality with some very promising youngsters. On the minus side there were too many that were wide in front. This is a serious fault in a breed who need to get through narrow spaces underground. Whilst I am always critical of dogs that lack rear angulation there are one or two appearing in the breed who are over angulated which is not correct for a border.
Junior - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha
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.
Junior - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha
Salisbury and South Wilts Canine Society Open Show
31st Aug 2014
Judge: Miss Karen Rimmer {Kylini)
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha
Bedford & DCS Open Show
28th Sep 2014
Judge: Mr W Gray
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
South Wales Kennel Association
10th Oct 2014
Judge: Mr Kevin Holmes
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Midland Counties Canine Society
25th Oct 2014
Judge: Mr Euan Castel (Flutorum)
My sincere thanks are extended to each exhibitor for providing me with such a wonderful entry, on this, my 1st CC appointment. At 160 dogs I had the highest entry in the group. I would like to thank the committee for their kind invitation and the hospitality that I received. Thank you to my two very competent stewards Alex & Barry Cole.
Mouths were good, a couple were unspannable and coats varied. Some exhibits were untidy in undercarriage, legs and feet and would benefit from a little grooming a few days prior to show day. More importantly, a number of exhibits were overweight and lacked muscle tone. That said, there was a depth of quality to each class and a number of nice dogs had to go unplaced on this occasion. I was extremely pleased with both the dog and bitch line ups.
Yearling - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Minehead & District Canine Society Open Show
9th Nov 2014
Judge: Mr Colin Girling (Benattivo)
Thanks to the officers and committee for inviting me to judge, also thanks to my stewards who were very effective and efficient.
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Placing Critique
A pretty bitch with many good breed type features, coat just going over and a bit too much condition today. Will improve with ring experience to make the most of her good points.
Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Placing Critique
Nice head and good V shaped ears, slightly too narrow on the move.
Reading & District Kennel Association Open Show
29th Nov 2014
Judge: Mr Ian Gabriel (Gaybryl)
Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Chepstow & District Canine Society
6th Dec 2014
Judge: Rachel Larner (Hawcoat)
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Placing Critique
Super little bitch, another in great condition. Loved her head and body lines. Moved well.
Yeovil Canine Society Open Show
30th Dec 2014
Judge: Jane Atkin
Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Maidenhead and District Canine Society Open Show
21st Feb 2015
Judge: Sue Wilson (Olderhill)
Special Yearling /
Third Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Southampton & DCS Open Show
25th Feb 2015
Judge: Elaine Johnstone (Jecadie)
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Swindon & District CS
28th Feb 2015
Judge: Mrs Jill Stevens (Cobstoneway)
Thank you to the show committee for inviting me to judge at this friendly, well run show, and also to my efficient steward, and to the exhibitors who entered their dogs and accepted my decisions in a sporting manner. I found no kinked tails and all males were entire.
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Placing Critique
One year grizzle and tan bitch. Another nice bitch, narrow throughout with flat ribs and easy to span. Feminine head with correct bite. Good for bone, nice angulation. Just preferred topline and movement of 1 on the day.
Class Critique
Some quality exhibits leading to close decisions.
Oxford CS Open Show
1st Mar 2015
Judge: Colin Powell (Bowtman)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Open - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Chippenham & DCS Open Show
5th Apr 2015
Judge: Mrs K Denby Gardner (Ammandy)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG4, Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
The Witney & District Canine Society Open Show
3rd May 2015
Judge: Mr. Mark Ord (Marnadee)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Placing Critique
thickest of harsh coats & loose pelt. Very good body, excellent rib & strong loin, tail well set, neat feet with tick pads, prefer head of my B.O.B. winner
Marlborough and District Canine Society Open Show
4th May 2015
Judge: Mr Barry Day (Risepark)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
National Dog Show
9th May 2015
Judge: Mr John Dace (Cassacane)
I must begin by saying a very sincere thanks to the Kennel Club and the officers and committee of the Birmingham Dog Show Society Ltd for giving me this most prestigious appointment to award Challenge Certificates for the first time.
Also again sincere thanks to the exhibitors for their splendid entry and acceptance of my decisions on the day, and to my very efficient Stewards who ensured that classes moved along which helped in a timely finish.
On reflection of the exhibits I found that teeth and mouths were very good on the whole, feet were variable as was movement. Temperaments were good. All dogs were entire. My main concerns were in the condition of some exhibits who could have been fitter and harder in muscle tone but where has the consistent “head like that of an otter” gone? The variance in head shape and therefore expression was quite evident. I was pleased with my final awards and again many thanks to everyone for making this one of my most memorable days.
The depth of quality particularly in the bitches bodes well for the breed in the future but as already mentioned concentration on heads to achieve the “head like that of an otter” should be one of the paramount objectives.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Redditch & DCS Open Show
16th May 2015
Judge: Ella Eva (Sophyla)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG4, Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Coventry & DCS Open Show
17th May 2015
Judge: Rachel Larner (Hawcoat)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Bath Canine Society
22nd May 2015
Judge: Mr Jack Watson
Limit - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Guildford & District Canine Society Open Show
27th May 2015
Judge: Mr Chris Wallace (Hobholt)
Thank you to the Society for the invitation and to the exhibitors for bringing your Borders' along. It was a pleasure to go over a fine group of Borders on a warm, sunny day in a super venue.
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Southern Counties Canine Association
30th May 2015
Judge: Mrs Lesley Gosling (Akinside)
I must first extend thanks to my very professional and able stewards, who kept me on track and on time.
My general remarks here cover the real concerns I have about the way the breed is heading currently. Increasingly, upright shoulders and poor fronts are becoming the norm rather than the exception. Upright shoulders may produce a flashy show dog on its toes, but Borders are not flashy by nature. I suspect I have referred to this problem in every critique I have written for Championship shows I’ve judged and it appears to be getting worse, not better. Please read the standard carefully; look at anatomical drawings of the dog skeleton. Shoulders are now at a steep 60 degrees on some exhibits instead of the normal – and correct – 45 degrees. Undercoats are being raked out to give a cleaner profile – why? Borders – working terriers – need their undercoats 24/7 to keep them warm in bad winter weather while they are waiting to be called for action. It is a requirement of the standard, not a fashion statement. Sooner or later we will end up with a single coated breed, and to its detriment.
Judging today, temperaments were very good; I found two kinked tails, several minor dentition issues, many dirty teeth and one undershot mouth. Males were all entire. Coats were mostly betwixt and between but the good double coats were exceptionally good. I love to see happy dogs with wagging tails but some dogs were very lack lustre and did not seem to be enjoying their day. There were also one or two exhibits too thin and lacking in condition. Finally, baiting is still a contentious topic for me – I use bait sometimes myself – but on occasions it was almost impossible to get at the dogs or examine them without getting round, over, or under an outstretched arm with bait. As a courtesy to judges, please keep baiting to a minimum, especially on the table.
Thank you to everyone for accepting my decisions sportingly. It was a genuine pleasure to go over the entry – winners and non-winners.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Chepstow & District CS Open Show
14th Jun 2015
Judge: Mr Frank Barry
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Southampton & DCS Open Show
20th Jun 2015
Judge: Cara Davani (Kebulak)
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Taunton and District Open Show
27th Jun 2015
Judge: Sue Wilson (Olderhill)
Graduate /
Reserve
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
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 /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Ludlow and District KA Open Show
5th Jul 2015
Judge: Mr Colin Powell (Bowtman)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Placing Critique
Good expression and stright front, ample bone, good body and out-lines, just spannable, thick pelt and very good coat, bit lethargic on the move.
Evesham and District Canine Society Open Show
12th Jul 2015
Judge: Mrs Jane Aktkin (Earthwold)
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Placing Critique
All the working essentials. Excellent coat. Moved well
Langstone & DCS Open Show
19th Jul 2015
Judge: Mr David Oram
Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Hereford & County KS Open Show
25th Jul 2015
Judge: Mr Howard Ogden (Beauview)
Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Paignton & District Fanciers’ Association Championship Show
1st Aug 2015
Judge: Miss Diane Swales (Grabbist)
My thanks to the Secretary and Committee for inviting me to judge at this most enjoyable show and to my two extremely efficient stewards, Felicity Snook and Lady Elain Macdonald, who kept the ring flowing smoothly. I am grateful to the exhibitors for a good entry including some very nice Borders and some promising youngsters. Overall mouths were good with strong, clean teeth and correct bites except for one overshot. Skins were an improvement on my last judging appointment, the majority being thick and loose but I do not like the tendency to strip coats out leaving little evidence of a harsh, dense coat. Remembering that a Border is 'essentially a working Terrier' it concerns me that there are a number being shown that really do not measure up to that description both in jacket and the lack of drive and ability to cover the ground when moving. These comments do not apply to my winners and I was so pleased to find many that really measure up to most points in the standard.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Monmouth Show
27th Aug 2015
Judge: Mr Barry Day (Risepark)
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
West Bromwich & District Canine Society Open Show
29th Aug 2015
Judge: Mr Chris Wallace (Hobholt)
Thank you to the Society for the invitation and to the exhibitors for bringing your Borders’ along. It was appreciated.
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Placing Critique
Gr&T, smaller and easier span than others down the line to-day, confident, well prepared, liked her head, front & shoulders, super lines, particularly her underline, shown well.
West Country Dog Show
31st Aug 2015
Judge: S J Thompson (Beauview)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Kington Horse Show & Agricultural Society Open Show
12th Sep 2015
Judge: Mrs J Gill Davis (Rosecourt)
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Westbury and District Canine Society Open Show
13th Sep 2015
Judge: Mrs A Bell (Darlou)
Open /
Reserve
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Portsmouth & Southsea KA Open Show
20th Sep 2015
Judge: Miss C Boggia (Boughton)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Cheltenham & District Canine Society Open Show
28th Feb 2016
Judge: Mr.Tan Nagrecha
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Swidon & DCS Open Show
5th Mar 2016
Judge: Mr L J Hunt
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Pontypridd & DCS Open Show
20th Mar 2016
Judge: Mr John Finney (Sanguliano)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Bristol & District Dog Club Open Show
20th Mar 2016
Judge: Tan Nagrecha (Chandimore)
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Chertsey & DCS Open Show
25th Mar 2016
Judge: Mr Howard Ogden (Beauview)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Bridgewater and District Canine Society Open Show
27th Mar 2016
Judge: Steven Thomas
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Chippenham & DCS Open Show
3rd Apr 2016
Judge: Mrs R Barney (verrami)
Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Camberley & DCS Open Show
17th Apr 2016
Judge: Marion Sargent (Tegwani)
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
West of England Ladies' Kennel Society
24th Apr 2016
Judge: Mr Frank Nicholls (Halcus)
An excellent entry, with real quality in both dogs and bitches. I’m only sorry we were forced indoors after the puppy bitch class to get out of the biting wind bouncing off the Malvern Hills. Heads were generally good, just a few snipey muzzles, and three or four light noses. I found no bad mouths. Quite a few had short, round rib cages with weak loins. Coats were pretty good overall. The biggest problem, and has been for quite some time, was poor front movement, with exhibits moving quite reasonably, and as one would expect from a breed expected to run whilst carrying out its job, when viewed from the side, only to wave their legs all over the place when coming towards me.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Banbury & DCS Open Show
2nd May 2016
Judge: Mr Bill Bunce (Adurni)
Post Graduate /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Taunton & DCA Open Show
18th Jun 2016
Judge:
Post Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Placing Critique
3 year old, grizzle & tan bitch, correct bite, dark eye, narrow throughout, neat feet, correct tail set, correct angulation which she used on the move, won on coat and pelt over
Yeovil & District Canine Society Premier Open Show
26th Jun 2016
Judge: Rachel Larner (Hawcoat)
Firstly, I would like to apologise for the lateness of this critique. I would like to thank the society for its warm welcome and to the exhibitors for entering, also to my steward, Sandra Girling, for the smooth running of the ring. I thoroughly enjoyed my day and was extremely pleased with the number of dogs entered.
Limit /
Third Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Pembrokeshire CA Open Show
16th Jul 2016
Judge: Mrs Vanessa Cox (Petaz/Pettipaw)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Evesham & District Canine Society Open Show
17th Jul 2016
Judge: Mrs B B Roderick
Limit /
First Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Placing Critique
Nicely balanced bitch looks as though she could easily do a days work. Good front and feet in good coat with thick pelt. Moved out well for her handler
Minehead & DCS Open Show
27th Jul 2016
Judge: Mr Stephen Goodwin (Lanola)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Langstone & District Canine Society Open Show
31st Jul 2016
Judge: Mr Tim Ball (Kaitak)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Monmouthshire Open Show
25th Aug 2016
Judge: Mr M Hacker (Sherifs)
Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Sailsbury & South Wiltshire CA Open Show
28th Aug 2016
Judge: Mr Ken Bartlett
Post Graduate /
Reserve
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Kington Horse Show & AS Open Show
10th Sep 2016
Judge: Mike Hughes (Candease)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Thame & Oxfordshire County CS OPen Show
15th Sep 2016
Judge: Dr Ian Gabriel (Gaybryl)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
The Southern Border Terrier Club Open Show
18th Sep 2016
Judge: Mrs Chris Davis (Hesselemere)
Firstly my thanks to the Committee of Southern Border Terrier Club for the invitation to judge their show this year. I thoroughly enjoyed my day. It was lovely to see such a good bunch of Borders as I have not been around any shows of late due to other commitments. The quality was excellent; I was really pleased with both my line ups, but particularly the males. Size was very pleasing, as was condition, well muscled animals that could do a day’s work. Temperaments were excellent too. The breed is ‘looking good’.
Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
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
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Coventry (Foleshill) CA Open Show
6th Nov 2016
Judge: Mrs Felicity Snook (Pitcombe)
Open /
Reserve
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Port Talbort and Neath Canine Society Open Show
13th Nov 2016
Judge: Miss Tracey Hamilton (Shawrigg)
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Placing Critique
this little girl caught my eye as she entered the ring & didn't disappoint,she has a beautiful outline on the stand &move, she has a sweet feminine head which is very otter like with a lovely expression,correct bite & nice dark eye, clean tidy front & feet, good strong loin, strong at hindquarters which showed on the move as she moved so freely but sound at all times.
2, Lowe & Miles' Chatmoss
Nuneaton & DCS Open Show
15th Jan 2017
Judge: Wendy Steel (Upend)
Open /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Buckinghamshire CS Open Show
28th Jan 2017
Judge: Mr Ivor Hemmings (Courtington)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Coalville & DCS Open Show
29th Jan 2017
Judge: Sandra Johnston (Burnvale)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
West Midland Terrier Society Open Show
11th Feb 2017
Judge: Ms Tina Jones (Otterholme)
Many thanks to the society for the invitation to step in as replacement judge at this well run and friendly show. Special thanks to the exhibitors for accepting my decisions on the day with such sporting grace. Unfortunately the show did clash with a local Breed club open show, but it was still a pleasing entry with only a few absentees. I was pleased to find overall some nice pleasing heads and the majority of exhibits in double coats, although for an earth dog some I felt could benefit with more undercoat. I am always mindful to judge fit for function, and found some exhibits too deep in chest, making spanning somewhat difficult.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Placing Critique
stood alone but a worthy winner, she very much appeals for size, pleasing in head, which is feminine and typical and correctly proportioned, level topline which she maintains on the move, strong in loin and finished off with a short carroty tail, muscular hindquarters which she uses to her full advantage on the move, nice tight feet, which are thickly padded. Shown in fit and hard condition, quite easy to span.
Portsmouth & Southsea Kennel Association Open Show
12th Feb 2017
Judge: Mrs P Sands (Krakenexis)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
The Southern Border Terrier Club Members Limited Show
5th Mar 2017
Judge: Mrs Jill Stevens (Cobstoneway)
I would like to thank the committee for giving me the honour of judging at this lovely show, with special appreciation to show manager Jane Roberts, and ring stewards Sandra Girling and Sheila Hales. Most of all, I would like to thank the exhibitors for giving me the privilege of going over their lovely dogs.
With the phrase “Essentially a working terrier” in mind, I was satisfied that my main winners fitted the breed standard and moved soundly with good reach and drive. Coats also played a part, and although I appreciate that coats come and go, they did matter on the day. All the dogs were entire, there were a couple of level bites and the odd tooth out of line, but most exhibits were really nicely turned out. The puppy classes were very promising, and at the other end of the scale it was nice to see the veterans enjoying their day.
Limit - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Placing Critique
Grizzle and tan bitch of nearly 4 years. Nice for size, she has good length of body and is well muscled with a strong loin. Everything in moderation with no exaggerations. Good coat and well turned out.
Camberley & DCS Open Show
16th Apr 2017
Judge: Mr Lee Reynolds (Etterbern)
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Leominister CS Open Show
23rd Apr 2017
Judge: Mrs V Waldron (Intack)
With thanks to the officers and committee for the invitation to judge Border Terriers and thanks to my able stewards Silvie and Jenny.
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Placing Critique
4 year old grizzle bitch handy size in good coat with thick pelt. Nice head correct scissor bite and shown in fit condition. Spannable with level topline well set carrot like tail RBOB
Marlborough & District Canine Society Open Show
1st May 2017
Judge: Mr R Brewster (Breckgreen / Stowthorney)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Redditch & DCS Open Show
20th May 2017
Judge: Mr Martin Baker (Pacolito)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Coventry & District Kennel Association
21st May 2017
Judge: Mrs Jill Stevens (Cobstoneway)
I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge at this friendly, well run show, and for their hospitality. Also thank you to my two efficient stewards who kept everything running smoothly. Thank you so much to the exhibitors for giving me the privilege of going over their lovely dogs who were all well behaved on the day, all in coat, and all males entire.
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Placing Critique
Another 4 year old grizzle and tan bitch, also narrow and spannable, and in excellent coat with a good, well set on tail. She has a pleasing head with keen expression and small, neat ears. Not exaggerated in any way and unlucky to meet 1 in such good form and moving so well.
Class Critique
Three lovely bitches, all well turned out and a pleasure to go over.
Bath CS Championship Show
26th May 2017
Judge: Mr P Iversen (Norway)
I would like to thank the committee of Bath CS for inviting me to judge at their show. Many thanks to my stewards, who did an excellent job. I enjoyed my day among Border Terriers and their sporting owners. Many thanks for your entries.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Reading & District Kennel Association
31st May 2017
Judge: Tracey Anscombe (Orangebox)
Thank you to the committee for the invitation to judge Border Terriers at your show. The venue was super light and airy I understand that this was the first dog show held here. Thanks also to my two stewards that kept me in check.
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Placing Critique
Grizzle and tan bitch present in good order but carrying a little bit to much condition today. Moved well once settled holding her topline.
The Southern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
11th Jun 2017
Judge: Mr Arthur Cuthbertson (Ashbrae)
My thanks to the Club for my appointment which I thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you to the Officers and Committee for their hospitality and gift. Thanks to my stewards Tina Morgan and Jane Roberts for the efficient way they kept the show moving along. I was very pleased with my final line ups, which were all presented in very good coat and condition. I would have been happy to have awarded at least 3 CC’s in each sex. All the dogs placed had correct dentition which was very pleasing. Movement has improved since the last time I judged. However I do think more thought should be taken regarding heads as a lot appear to be lacking strength under the eye and jaw, which results in losing the otter like head.
Mid Limit - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Chepstow & DCS Open Show
18th Jun 2017
Judge: John Scanlan (Pantycelyn)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Monmouthshire Show
8th Jul 2017
Judge: Dr H Jones OBE
Open /
Reserve
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Taunton and District Canine Society Open Show
8th Jul 2017
Judge: Mr M Regan (Digmoor)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
East of England Agricultural Society
9th Jul 2017
Judge: Mrs Marion Reeves
Having achieved 80 years on my last birthday I have decided that this has to be the last occasion that I award C.C. ‘s in Border Terriers. It’s time for the next generation to step up. In the showring border terriers still come in every size & shape imaginable. Our breed standard is I believe the sketchiest of all the breed standards offering only limited guidance as to the perfect exhibit. What would be wrong with including an ideal ratio of length of body to height at withers? I also have a problem with “Hindquarters – racy” which for me describes a greyhound or a whippet. Surely we don’t want the overangulated hindquarters that have crept into the breed in recent years.
On to the Show! I was very pleased with my entry & had no difficulty finding some worthy winners.
Open - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Bournemouth CA Championship Show
13th Aug 2017
Judge: Mr Harold Ogden
This was such a special appointment and I am indebted to Bournemouth for the opportunity. You see it was "Aunty Eva" Heslop, the revered breeder of the Corburn Border Terriers, who drove me to my first ever allbreed Ch show in 1970. Eva took Sunday school in the Methodist chapel in Corbridge, Northumberland, and I was her secret weapon boy soloist at the competitive music festival! I particularly remember the beautiful Ch Corburn Corn Dolly shown by Mr Skeet. Bellingham show was not only local for me but THE Mecca for Geordie/Scots Borders. I have judged the breed since 1992 and been educated both by a breed club seminar in 2012 and by obtaining a JDP Credit in Nov 2013. That would theoretically have halved the KC Judges Sub requirement of 160 hands on. I actually had 200. I only mention all this as cynics assume the likes of me to have been "fast tracked" and / or to have no actual interest.
69 of the original 82 starters made it so I had plenty to work with. The bugbear was fronts whether steep /elbows /plaiting /hackney. As a toydog specialist I am accustomed to spotting lift / hackney that is often written into the breed standards. But this no decorative breed but rather a functional working terrier "capable of following a horse" that
requires endurance and hence a rhythmical swing straight through from the shoulders ensuring no wasted effort, He will tire all too quickly otherwise. Moreover the breed standard expressly includes in the Faults section an assessment of "its effect on the terrier's ability to work"
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Placing Critique
4.5yrs; gd skull but longer in muzzle; conversely, needs no more condition; well angulated to give ex outline; harsh jacket; prefer higher tailset; moved out well.
Gillingham & Shaftesbury Agricultural Society
16th Aug 2017
Judge: Mr Ken Andrews (South Wales)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Welsh Kennel Club
19th Aug 2017
Judge: Mr Max King
Open - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Bath CS Open Show
3rd Sep 2017
Judge: Mr N S Gourley
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Kingston Horse Show & AS Open Show
8th Sep 2017
Judge: Mr Richard Kinsey (Kitarn)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Thame & Oxfordshire County CS Open Show
21st Sep 2017
Judge: Debs Channon (Thandiwe)
Open /
Reserve
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Tongwynlais CS Open Show
24th Sep 2017
Judge: Rob McLeod
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Liskeard Open Show
15th Oct 2017
Judge: Barry Blunden
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Terrier Club of Devon & Cornwall Open Show
15th Oct 2017
Judge: Debbie Lorraine (Raleniro)
The Terrier Club of Devon and Cornwall Open Show 15th October 2017 Border Terriers I would like to thank the society for inviting me to judge at this group open show, and for the warm welcome and the lovely hospitality shown to my husband and I on the day. I was delighted to be asked to judge in this part of the country and we thoroughly enjoyed our time in the area, topped off by having the opportunity to judge so many lovely dogs. Most of all I would like to thank the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to go over their dogs and the very friendly and sporting way in which they accepted my decisions. I was delighted with my entry, and had some lovely examples of the breed to judge. Thank you also to my steward who kept things running smoothly. I found no incorrect bites, all males were entire, and temperaments were excellent throughout. There were a couple of exhibits, who for me were up to size and a little difficult to span, but all dogs were shown in good, fit condition. I thoroughly enjoyed my day!
Limit /
First Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Placing Critique
4 and a half year old grizzle and tan bitch with typical head and nice expression. Good for size with enough bone and straight front. Good topline and tailset and easily spanned. Excellent pelt and harsh jacket. Another very nice bitch who was ok on the move once settled.
Tredegar & DCS Open Show
21st Oct 2017
Judge: Mr R Gunn
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Romney & DCS Open Show
1st Nov 2017
Judge:
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Amman Valley CS Opoen Show
4th Nov 2017
Judge: Nigel Merrick (Magicgem)
Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Whitney and District Open Show
11th Nov 2017
Judge: Sharon Samson (Shasgav)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Treharris DCS Open Show
2nd Dec 2017
Judge: Mrs Caroline Friend Rees
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
The Terrier Club of South Wales Open Show
3rd Dec 2017
Judge: Mr Brian Aubrey (Jenabeck)
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Placing Critique
Nice head, ears, mouth, good front, nice jacket, spanned easily, moved ok.
Worcester & Malvern CS Open Show
13th Jan 2018
Judge: Tim Ball (Kaitak)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Placing Critique
4 yr old bitch. Somewhat shorter in neck and therefore lacking the outline I was looking for. Having said that she scored for topline and tail carriage. Head and expression could not match that of winner but she has nice dark eyes, small ears set on correctly and good dentition. Moving freely but a touch wider in front. Well handled.
Coalville & District Canine Society Open Show.
28th Jan 2018
Judge: Mr Peter Armstrong (Atron)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Swansea & DCS Open Show
10th Feb 2018
Judge: Joanna Moakes (Jomoaka)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Placing Critique
5 year old bitch with good head and ears, straight front, spannable with a full harsh coat. Moved slightly close behind
Portsmouth & Southsea KA OPen Show
11th Feb 2018
Judge: Mrs M Forman (Beemaid)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Maidenhead DCS Open Show
17th Feb 2018
Judge: Mandy Holmes (Bimandi)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Placing Critique
Another mature bitch of good breed type, a lot to like about this girl but unfortunately she was carrying a bit to much weight today. Typical head with gentle eye and expression, level top line, correct set tail carried well, good rear angles, steep in upper arm making her short step at the front and move to fast. Thick pelt with harsh dense coat.
Llynfi Valley C.S. Open Show
18th Feb 2018
Judge: Mr Peter Jolley
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Tongwynlais CS Open Show
23rd Sep 2018
Judge: Kathy George
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Tredegar DCA Open Show
20th Oct 2018
Judge: Caroline Friend-Rees (Amical)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Port Talbot & Neath CS Open Show
11th Nov 2018
Judge: Gillian Knight
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Oakengates & District Canine Society
9th Dec 2018
Judge: Carol Dunford (Quixol)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Stourbridge & DCS Open Show
27th Dec 2018
Judge: Mrs Felicity Snook (Pitcombe)
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Chippenham & DCS Open Show
7th Apr 2019
Judge: Mrs M Hughes
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Eastwood KA Open Show
23rd Apr 2019
Judge: Mr Colin Woodward (Wadeson)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
West of England Ladies' Kennel Society
28th Apr 2019
Judge: Mrs L A Crawley
Open - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Bath Championship Show
27th May 2019
Judge: Miss Felicity Freer (Felfree)
Many thanks to the Officers and Committee for my invitation to judge this superb breed. The weather was not on our side to start but it warmed up and made for a superb day. I have owned or shown this breed for over 20 years and found a real mixed bag today. I found the youngsters to be really pleasing which is promising for the breed. Many thanks to all the exhibitors for taking the time to show under me.
Open - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Placing Critique
Easily spanned. Moved with drive
Chepstow & DCS Open Show
16th Jun 2019
Judge: Laureen Wood
Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Langstone and District CS Premier Open Show
21st Jul 2019
Judge: Kim Lathaen (Tyrdyma)
My apologies to the Border Terrier exhibitors for not spanning their dogs, but I was banned by my surgeon from any form of lifting
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Placing Critique
6 yo bitch, g/t no noticeable stop, well balanced head. Good length of rib. Double coat
Salisbury & South Wilts CS Open Show
25th Aug 2019
Judge: Hilary Fulker
Post Graduate /
Reserve
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Camberley & DCS Open Show
17th Nov 2019
Judge: Mr Graham Dowdy (Denzilly)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Coventry Ladies KS Open Show
1st Jan 2020
Judge: Sylvia Monaghan (Nostradamus)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Swindon & DCS Open Show
29th Feb 2020
Judge: Jenny Miller (Feorlig)
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Bristol & District Dog Club Open Show
6th Mar 2022
Judge: Mr M L Vines (Parvodene)
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
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.
Veteran - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Gloucester & DCS Open Show
25th Feb 2023
Judge: Gillian Knight (Talanors)
Open /
Reserve
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Chippenham & DCS Premier Open Show
2nd Apr 2023
Judge: Debbie Willett (Debeaux)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Stroud & DCS Open Show
7th Oct 2023
Judge: Richard Morris (Lascoed)
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Coventry Ladies’ Kennel Society Open Show
1st Jan 2024
Judge: David Bell (Balintyne)
Open /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
Worcester & Malvern CS Open Show
7th Jan 2024
Judge: Mr Gary Hinsley (Tigerbull)
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Badgerbeck Cha Cha Cha at Roxambor
