Show Placings
Burton On Trent Kennel Association Open Show
2nd Dec 2018
Judge: Lynne Greenhill (Arudu)
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph
Boston & District Canine Society
6th Jan 2019
Judge: Mrs Beverley Barber (Alcumlow)
Thank you to all exhibitors who entered their dogs for me to judge. Thank you to Boston Show Society for inviting me to judge and putting on a very well organised event. Running these events is hard work and takes a lot of organising. The breed has changed a lot in the thirty years I have owned and been part of. Heads are very varied and lack strength under the eye so giving a weaker muzzle and too many domed skulls. Good movement is hard to find too many borders just mark time. Coats were varied but it is a difficult time of the year and I am not a fan of the over tidied coat or worrying about perfect presentation but a little attention to detail helps. A lot of long nails and excess hair on the feet, and a lot of long hair left on sides of the head and muzzles. My judging is based on good shape and conformation in accordance with the breed standard and of course good movement that allows the dog to cover the ground with ease. No animal is perfect and we all judge in our own way but I enjoyed today's challenge.
Junior - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph
Class Critique
The four dogs in this class were very diverse in breed type.
Special Beginners - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
10th Feb 2019
Judge: Mrs Margaret Davies (Glenorchy)
I would firstly like to thank the Club for giving me the opportunity to judge their February Open Show, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Also thank you to my very efficient stewards Julie Price ad Jem Thomas and by no means least my grateful thanks to all the exhibitors for a super entry.
A few exhibits were wide in front, one or two I couldn't span, movement left a lot to be desired and some could have done with a little more tidying up.
Junior - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph
Novice - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph
Retford |CS Open Show
17th Mar 2019
Judge: Fran Kaye (Danfrebek)
I thank the committee for inviting me to judge at their well-run show my hard working stewards also the exhibitors for their entry and friendly sportsmanship.
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph
Placing Critique
Well grown young lad super eye masculine head of good shape enough neck and clean withers nice tuck up racy outline moved freely good jacket of correct texture RBOB
Class Critique
lovely class
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph
Placing Critique
as above
Newark & DCS Open Show
23rd Mar 2019
Judge: David Taylor
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph
Placing Critique
14 m.o,up to size but with a balanced overall picture,pleased in head with short strong muzzle and good bite,body spanable behind the shoulders,carried hia tail high,good harsh coat with thick pelt,moved in a free and easy way.BOB
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
30th Mar 2019
Judge: Mrs Denise Townsend (Llanishen)
Thank you to the officers, committee and members of the Border Terrier Club for awarding the honour of judging this prestigious show and for giving me such a warm welcome. The show had a wonderfully friendly atmosphere and I hope everyone enjoyed the day as much as I did. Many thanks to all exhibitors for their entries, and for allowing me the opportunity to go over their dogs, something I consider a privilege. My stewards Judy and Judith looked after me perfectly and kept everything moving smoothly.
I was very pleased with my winners and with the overall standard of the entry. Some causes for concern included a small number of wry mouths in the early dog classes, exhibits with barely any undercoat and some heads which were lacking strength in their under-jaw.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
7th Apr 2019
Judge: Mrs. Nancy Hogg (Raeburnfoot)
I would like to express my thanks to the officers, committee and members for the invitation to judge their championship show. I enjoyed it very much. Special thanks go to my two very able stewards who kept everything running smoothly for me. I appreciated it.
There was a good selection of quality dogs and bitches for me to pick from. Coats on the whole were pleasing. As was size. Temperament too apart from one blip. Some with winter noses, possibly more than I have noticed before. A few with domed skulls which makes for an untypical head. I felt that the depth of quality in the bitch classes outweighed the dogs. Both the puppy bitch classes were a joy. Some lovely pups having to go cardless. Its very encouraging and surely bodes well for the breed.
I was very happy with my main winners. It was a pleasure to award them their honours.
Thank you EABTC.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph
Placing Critique
Typical in head. Workmanlike coat. Neat feet. Moved better behind than in front. Not behaving for handler.
Class Critique
A difficult class to judge. Temperament was not as it should be and dogs were placed accordingly.
Joint Border Terrier Clubs' Championship Show
5th May 2019
Judge: Mrs Su Williams (Hollybridge)
I would like to thank The Border Terrier Club for the invitation & thank my 2 very capable Stewards Carolyn Richardson & Liz Barrett for their help on the day. I would also like to thank those exhibitors who entered under me and who accepted the placing's sportingly. I was pleased to have a number of high quality entries but the down side of that is, some good dogs went card less
Mouths are a bit of a worry as I noticed a few with a tooth or teeth out of line, small teeth and one even undershot. Movement on the whole was good especially in my winners. Coats & Pelts were good too,with just a few thin pelted dogs.
Graduate - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph
Pollard Canine Society Open Show
19th May 2019
Judge: Anna Duxbury (Ridgebow)
I would very much like to thank the officers and committee for offering me this appointment at this lovely Premier Open Show, and for their hospitality. Thanks also to the efficient and helpful ring steward, Sue, and most of all to all the exhibitors for allowing me the privilege of going over their dogs. All male dogs were entire and only one dog had a slight fault in the mouth.
Junior /
Reserve
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph
Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph
Placing Critique
17 month old attractive dark grizzle dog, Lovely head and expression with correct earset. Good dentition and strong jaw. Well angulated all round. Good coat and thick pelt. Shown in very fit condition and moved well. I really liked him but he is top sized.
Boston & District Canine Society Open Show
28th May 2019
Judge: Mr. Peter Armstrong ( Atron )
Junior /
Reserve
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph
Bakewell Open Show
21st Jul 2019
Judge: Mr Jem Thomas (Daluce)
Special Yearling /
First Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph
Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph
Leeds Championship Dog Show
26th Jul 2019
Judge: Mr T Tuck (Nettleby)
Thanks to all exhibitors for providing a really good entry, and thanks also to my calm and efficient steward for helping to make this a thoroughly enjoyable appointment. The heatwave temperature had thankfully dropped and the covered half of the ring provided very comfortable conditions.
I was thrilled with my final line up in dogs and bitches. In particular, I thought the Reserve CC and CC winners were very typical, high quality and honest all round border terriers. It is always very exciting and satisfying to see borders of such a high calibre at the top end of the range.
It is difficult to make generalisations, as strengths and weaknesses varied considerably across the total entry. I found numerous decent, moderately broad heads, some of which had the classic otter-like appearance, strong muzzle and keen expression. Overall size and correct balanced proportions seemed reasonably consistent, and I don’t recall any of the well over-sized and coarser types that one sometimes encounters. I thought hind quarters were good overall, though straight fronts and well laid shoulders were less common. Coats varied, as they always do, though I would have liked to find a few more that combined the really harsh topcoat, good undercoat, and thick pelt. Was this just due to the state of individual coats on the day, or is the weatherproof coat and jacket receiving less attention?
Any of the above observations are, of course, based on the entry on the day and are not necessarily a pronouncement on the breed as a whole!
Post Graduate - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph
Limit - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph
The Midland Border Terrier Club Championship Show
4th Aug 2019
Judge: Dogs: Diane Bullen (Fevstone) Bitches: Sally Leslie (Risdene)
*Judge: Dogs: Diane Bullen (Fevstone)*
I would like to thank the Midland Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge their show and making me feel most welcome. I would also like to thank my Stewards for a sterling job.
A good exhibit entry on the day with couple of them forgetting to remove their carpet slippers judging by their feet, and also a couple that I felt they were impersonating Austin Powers international man of mystery judging by the amount of chest hair left on! But on a more serious note, yet again underweight dogs with some having barely a covering of flesh which was disappointing, some dogs also un-spannable.
Both of the above reflecting in my placing’s. On a more positive note some excellent specimens shown today both in coat, movement and good old fashioned strong otter type heads.
*Judge: Bitches: Sally Leslie (Risdene)*
Thank you to the Committee and Exhibitors for a super day. It must always be a pleasure and honour to judge at a club show where the depth of quality is clearly high and this was especially appreciated after so many had also made the long journey to Devon the day before.
I’m not going to lecture. After all we are all on the same side and want our breed to thrive. However I think I should mention that movement is not generally true and accurate fore and aft. I did see some strange limb and joint placement. Notwithstanding less than perfect gait I still sought something that did not make me uncomfortable to watch and importantly for me exhibited easy freedom using the whole of the foot and leg assembly to take energy from the ground not jolting or with feet flipping limply but fluid placement with reach and drive. That does not imply exaggeration and wasted energy just simple low to the ground daisy cutting propulsion and economy which is a thing of beauty to behold.
Mouths and jaws generally were pleasing. The small pearly dentition of a while ago were not in evidence and I enjoyed the large teeth that never fail to surprise and please. For this reason I have not felt the need to remark individually.
I never penalise stacked exhibits but I Ioved the preponderance of handler’s free showing. Relaxed, well made examples do stand nicely naturally and it often seems to me that exhibitors know less than their charges when it comes to limb placement and balance.
Coats - I really appreciated those exhibitors who felt able to leave coats in place even though a little past their sell by date. I can happily judge through a good coat which enables me to ascertain texture and quality whereas however neat an outline the lack of any evidence of coat in this working breed must be a negative.
Happily my fellow judge and I agreed on most of the main placings and I did not trouble the Referee as for me the prime consideration for any exhibitor must surely be the CC.
Yearling - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph
Scunthorpe CA Open Show
26th Aug 2019
Judge: Mr Tan Nagrecha (Chandlimore)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph
Driffield Championship Show
21st Sep 2019
Judge: Mr David Shields (Wilholme)
Yearling - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph
Grantham & District Canine Society Open Show
19th Oct 2019
Judge: Mr John Ashe
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Yearling /
First Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Burton-on-Trent Kennel Association Open Show
1st Dec 2019
Judge: Mrs Mandy Kenna (Cynetkoy)
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Placing Critique
Typical head, good dentition, good neck shoulders and top line with a good pelt, super harsh coat moved true, unfortunate he missed the previous class.
Bridlington and District Canine Society Open Show
8th Dec 2019
Judge: Jan Fiers (Lokeren)
First of all, I must express my sincere thanks to the exhibitors for accepting me as the replacement judge and of course to the society for giving me the opportunity to judge a wide range of breeds that I may not normally judge. I spent most of Saturday, studying the breed standards of those breeds to ensure that I judged in accordance with the standards, especially when some of those best of breeds, best puppy achieved group placings that made my day even more special. Last but certainly not least my steward, Anne Defaye, who kept me on my toes throughout the day and was a joy to work with. A small but quality entry.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Placing Critique
a grizzle male, up to size, moved really well coming and going and in profile. A superb harsh coat. Could easily do the job he was bred for.
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Placing Critique
BOB
Manchester Championship Show
18th Jan 2020
Judge: Mrs Jill Stevens (Cobstoneway)
Thank you to the Committee for inviting me to judge at this level for the first time, and also to my very efficient ring steward who kept things running smoothly. I had a lovely day and felt it was a great honour and responsibility. I really appreciated each and every entry, and had some lovely exhibits to go over, the depth of quality in some classes meaning that some nice dogs went cardless. Coats were understandably at different stages, and although this has no bearing on the construction of the dog, a good coat does complete the picture of what is essentially a working terrier.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
9th Feb 2020
Judge: Mrs. Carolyn Richardson (Staynorwood)
I would like to thank Midland Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge and to thank my Stewards Pete Armstrong and Sue Baxter. Unfortunately, the entry was somewhat reduced due to the awful storm conditions keeping many at home, but I was pleased with the quaity of dogs present for me to go over and very happy with my winners.
Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Placing Critique
Upto size, deeper in chest than 1. preferred rib of one. Correct bite, good dark eye and expression. Ok for length of back. He was a little unsettled in the ring today.
Matlock & DCS Open Show
16th Feb 2020
Judge: Mr Richard Kinsey (Kitarn)
Post Graduate /
Reserve
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Newark & DCS Open Show
22nd Feb 2020
Judge: David Lee (Socksdown)
Firstly, I thank the Society’s Officers and Committee for the invitation to judge some Lovely Terrier Breeds including both The Terrier and Puppy Terrier Groups at this very well organised show and the superb hospitality. Furthermore, I Thank All the Exhibitors for supporting the Society, for supporting Your Breeds and for giving me a wonderful entry . Finally, I thank my two ring stewards that kept things so well organised and running smoothly.
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Placing Critique
D. top sized dog nevertheless a balanced dog throughout, strength in head dark eyes with well-set ears. Good bite. Strong front and layback of shoulders, good rib, & top line strong hind quarters sound movement.
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Placing Critique
D. 1st in Post Grad.
Wath, West Malton & District CS Open Show
29th Feb 2020
Judge: Mr R Mann (Lynsett)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Open /
Reserve
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Crufts
8th Mar 2020
Judge: Mr Simon Jackson (Clipstone)
Firstly, I would like to thank the Kennel Club for allowing me the honour of judging this Border Terrier Centenary year. I also thank my excellent stewards for keeping me on track and to everybody who gave me such a fantastic entry, both in numbers and quality across all classes. To be blunt, I don't think I have ever seen and enjoyed such a very high quality entry before. Unfortunately many good exhibits went home unrewarded. Several classes the placed exhibits could have all stood in first place. I really was splitting hairs. I can honestly say that I really enjoyed myself and hope everybody else did too. I'd also like to thank Joyce Martin and my son, Laurence Jackson, for the excellent photographs which has made the writing of this critique so much easier. I understand Laurence also live-streamed the CC's and BOB – technology far above me – but thanks!
Post Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Placing Critique
I can clearly see his bloodline – loved his Sire. A good sized masculine dog, strong in every way, intelligent express, super coat, very well shown. Moved superbly.
Class Critique
Another really close class. Several good dogs unrewarded. Top three could change places.
Retford & DCS Premier Show
15th Mar 2020
Judge: Paul Eardley (Sherex)
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
East of England Open Show
7th Jul 2021
Judge: Mr. M. Atkinson (Raedwulf)
Thanks to my exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to go over a good selection of Borders. A very well-run show and praise to the East of England committee for all their work, Thanks also to my very skilled Steward who kept things running smoothly.
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Placing Critique
Dog with good reach of neck but slightly longer in body and his movement wasn’t as sound as my winner. He had a nice top but he didn’t hold it as well on the move, he did however have an excellent coat and pelt.
East of England Championship Show
8th Jul 2021
Judge: Mr Ian Hopper (Esyntona)
My thanks go to the East of England committee for inviting me to judge the show. Thank you to my two stewards who efficiently helped exhibitors to follow the corvid regulations in place for the show.
For quite a lot of the younger dogs it was there first show due to the lockdown they all handled it well.
All teeth were ok a few of the dogs were just spannable there was no problem with the bitches
I was pleased with my final line ups for dogs and bitches and the main winners I feel could still carry out the work they were bred for if required.
Limit - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Class Critique
Strong class quality dogs
Scarborough & DCA Open Show
18th Jul 2021
Judge: Tracy Morgan
Limit /
First Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Placing Critique
correct in mouth, eye, ear and expression, head furnishings are good, well up to size, balanced all through, stood squarely at all times. Moved and handled very well
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Blackpool & District Canine Society
22nd Aug 2021
Judge: Mrs P McLellan (Breconbeds)
My thanks to Blackpool & District Canine Society for the invitation to judge BorderTerriers, and thank you to my two very efficient stewards who kept things moving along in the ring.
Sadly today, rudeness to the stewards and a lack of sportsmanship seem to be on the increase.
Limit - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Driffield Championship Dog Show
28th Aug 2021
Judge: Mrs Linda Coleman (Hartswelin)
I was extremely pleased with my quality entry on this my first occasion awarding C.C.'s in the breed and thrilled to see my B.O.B. go 2nd in the group.
I will not mention teeth and bites in my individual critiques as apart from three which were level all exhibits possessed good strong teeth with excellent bites.Very few animals were difficult to span but far too many bitches in the later classes carried too much condition!
As in many other judges comments over the last few years fronts are still a big problem, if a Border does not have a correctly angled upper arm and shoulder it will not be able to follow a horse all day however well angled the hindquarters might be. A lot of dogs feet were not as small and tight as I would like but this may be due to lack of suitable excercise over the extended lockdowns. On the plus side nearly all were presented in double coat.
It was a very tight decision for me for B.O.B. and it could have gone either way but a choice had to be made so the dog won on being more an ideal size.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Scunthorpe Open Show
30th Aug 2021
Judge: Mrs Felicity Snook (Pitcombe)
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
The Midland Border Terrier Club 2020 Championship Show
24th Sep 2021
Judge: (Dogs) Anne Gregory (Remony) (Bitches) Liz Wright (Totherend)
DOGS:
A most enjoyable day judging dogs at this show and I would like to thank the Club for inviting me to do so. Thanks also to my two stewards, John and John, who kept things moving along in a professional and efficient manner. Thanks also to the exhibitors for their support and allowing me the privilege of going over their dogs.
Mouths, on the whole, were good and I found only one suspect mouth. There were plenty of typical otter heads but evidence also of stops that were too deep and muzzles that were too short, which is not typical of an otter head.
Movement in some dogs was less than desirable with a few crossing in front, toeing in or flicking wrists. Rear movement was somewhat better but side movement showed some dogs short stepping. I also found some flat, slack feet and loose pasterns, which could well have been improved with proper exercise, and some feet could have been tidied up to better effect.
Generally coats and pelts were harsh and thick but, in some classes, lack of coat was the deciding factor in final placements.
My main concern today was size and weight. Some dogs were very difficult to span, were too heavy and did not come to hand well. This must be addressed to ensure Borders remain fit for the purpose they were intended.
I was pleased with my final line-up and my co judge and I whole heartedly agreed when it came to the final awards.
BITCHES:
My thanks to the Midland Border Terrier Club for offering this my first judging appointment at championship level. I had a really enjoyable day and must thank exhibitors for their wonderful entry and allowing me the opportunity to go over their dogs. Huge thanks also to my two stewards, John & John, who kept everything running smoothly.
I was really pleased with the quality of exhibits, unfortunately this meant some good dogs went unplaced.
Coats were at various stages, all acceptable, but I personally prefer more than less. Some of the exhibits would have benefitted from a tidy up, especially feet. Front movement could have been better, a few upright shoulders and over-angulated rear ends. Overall size was OK, but a few were over weight which made them unspannable.
Really pleased with my final line up and final awards.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
The Scottish Kennel Club (May) Championship Show
1st Oct 2021
Judge: Mrs Trudi Baird (Dowgri)
I was delighted to accept the invitation to judge at the May show postponed to October.
Under Scottish government rules it meant those of us inside had to wear masks & I thank the majority of exhibitors for complying with this legislation.
Thank you to my lone steward who was able to keep the classes coming in and ready for me, it wasn't an easy task with our neighbouring ring hosting the breeds October show but thankfully we didn't get too many clashes.
I always feel immensely privileged to be able to judge your dogs and I hope exhibitors felt that I gave each of you ample time to set up your dogs on the table to show them at their best.
The entry was varied and I felt my top winners were outstanding. As always coats were presented at various stages and bites were generally very good. A number with long flat & untidy feet and a few dogs I just couldn't span even with my large hands!
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Placing Critique
Caught my eye and thought he might be my winner but found him up to size and less easy to span , rather wide in front & could carry less condition..Very nice head and expression. Presented in super tight coat with excellent pelt .Moved well.
The Scottish Kennel Club (October) Championship Show
1st Oct 2021
Judge: Miss Anita Harrison (Iacheslei)
My thanks to SKC for holding the show after two changes of date and merging the May and October shows. It can’t have been easy. My grateful thanks to Bob Potts, my sole ring steward for the day, who cheerfully and calmly kept the ring running smoothly with the greatest efficiency.
Whilst my main winners fitted the breed standard I was disappointed with some of the other exhibits. The front movement on some left an awful lot to be desired. (Try videoing your dogs moving) Many were light of bone, on the leg and short coupled giving a square outline. Several had short round ribs. Having said that the majority were spannable. Dentition was generally good. All dogs were entire. Coats were at various stages but those with no coat had to be penalised in several classes. Presentation of some exhibits could have been better. Temperaments on the whole appeared to be okay, with just the odd exhibit displaying a tendency to be over excited in the presence of others.
Post Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Placing Critique
Grizzle dog with good head. Correct size with racy hindquarters. Out of coat. Would like to have seen him move.
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
17th Oct 2021
Judge: Mrs Nancy Hogg (Raeburnfoot)
It was an honour to judge my favourite show. Many thanks must go to all who made it run so smoothly. Special thanks go to Janice Johnson and Judy Carr for their stewarding. So helpful.
Had some lovely dogs to go over. Temperaments were good. Just a couple of grumbles. A few shown with no coat and placings reflected this. Bites were good. Some teeth larger than others. Front movement in particular let some down. I did find more than a few which were difficult to span. Needs watching.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph
Manchester Championship Show
20th Jan 2022
Judge: Mr Stuart Plane
What a weekend it proved to be for Border Terriers
Limit - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Placing Critique
Very similar to the winner bit in slightly darker colour, lovely head , eye and expression, well placed shoulders, good topline, overall a touch longer than the winner
The Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
29th Jan 2022
Judge: Miss K. Hamilton (Cromlechs)
Firstly I would like to thank the officers and committee of The Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge and showing a warming hospitality. Thanks also goes to my two stewards who made sure my day ran perfectly. A well ran show with a fabulous atmosphere and venue. Many thanks goes to all the exhibitors for allowing me to go over their dogs and making my day one to remember and thoroughly enjoyable. Bitches outweighed the dogs but I was happy with the overall quality on the day. I would say exhibits were presented well although some could benefit with some general canine care like nail clipping. The last few years haven’t been kind to the show world so let’s not forget that sportsmanship is vital in making the show and atmosphere what it is.
Limit - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Open - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Isle of Ely CS Open Show
5th Feb 2022
Judge: Matt Smith (Alncroft)
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
6th Feb 2022
Judge: Mr Peter Armstrong (Atron)
Many sincere thanks to the Officers and Committee of the Midland Border Terrier Club for the kind invitation to judge at this Show, It really seemed to be a success judging by the happy atmosphere in the venue and congratulations must go to all the hard working Committee for the superb organization on the day despite the Covid regulations and the inclement weather. My thanks must also go to my two efficient stewards, Mr. Richard Wright and Mrs. Joyce Whiting, for their invaluable assistance in keeping the ring running smoothly and keeping me in check.
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Placing Critique
Pleasing overall proportions. Strong head, good eye, broad skull with short strong muzzle. Decent expression. Moderate length of neck into good shoulders. Good body length to loin, easily spanned rib. Clean outline. Well angulated front & rear. Moved well
West Midlands Terrier Society Open Show
12th Feb 2022
Judge: Dog Judge:-Dave Lee Bitch Judge:-Ken Francis
May I take this opportunity to thank the Officers and Committee of the West Midlands Terrier Society for the invitation to judge at their Premier Terrier Show, venue the KC Building at Stoneleigh Saturday 12thFebruary. I also convey my thanks to Mandy Secretary for the Lovely Lunch in addition to the hard-working Ladies in the Kitchen. I also thank my two Stewards Jo and Graham Dowdy for keeping things running efficiently and smoothly. Finally, I thank the exhibitors as without you there’s no show. The atmosphere around all rings were fantastic as it always is at this Premier Terrier Club. Dave Lee
The dog judge and myself selected both BOB and BP from the dog classes. Was pleased to see the puppy win BPIS. Ken Francis
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Placing Critique
g/t top sized dog carries strong otter head , good bite, strong foreface ,neat, shaped ears, mod reach of neck, good tail set, carries a good topline on the move, sound in movement
Wath and West Melton Canine Society Open Show
5th Mar 2022
Judge: Mark Atkinson (Raedwulf)
Open /
Reserve
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Mansfield & DCS Open Show
3rd Apr 2022
Judge: Jane Peakin (Byzantine)
Open /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Wellingborough & DCS Open Show
9th Apr 2022
Judge: Mr Ken Fraser (Ycart)
Open - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Edwinstowe & DCS Open Show
15th Apr 2022
Judge: Mr Ray Morland
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Placing Critique
Border, mature male who I made BOB today and Terrier Group 3, he had the shape and size I was looking for, stands and moves true
Yorkshire, Lancashire and Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
16th Apr 2022
Judge: Mrs C E Sansom (Tarkaswell)
I would like to thank the committee and members of the Yorkshire, Lancashire and Cheshire border terrier club for the invitation to judge at this friendly club show. My stewards Tracey Anscombe and Sian Mckay were very efficient and kept the day running smoothly. Thank you to the exhibitors for a lovely entry and accepting my decisions in a sporting manner. It was a privilege to judge your dogs.
I had some quality borders to go over, and my decisions reflected my interpretation of the breed standard, on the day.
Some exhibits lacked the typical otter head, moderately broad with a short, strong muzzle and keen expression, which is definitive in our breed. Coats were generally good, harsh and dense with thick pelts, but several exhibits would have benefitted from having their feet trimmed. I found no kinked tails, dentition was generally good and all dogs were entire.
There was a lovely atmosphere, especially during the challenges, and I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
Open - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
National Dog Show
6th May 2022
Judge: Mrs Margaret Sneddon (Kersfell)
Thank you to the Committee for the invitation to judge at this show; I had received an invitation to judge the breed here in 2007 but was unable to accept due to a previous appointment so was very pleased to be offered the opportunity again. Thanks to my stewards for all their hard work during the day and also to the exhibitors for entering some lovely Border Terriers. There were some wonderful quality exhibits but I was particularly pleased with my line-up of unbeaten bitches with 4 or 5 in contention for the top honours, a very difficult but enjoyable decision.
It is 50 years since I won my first CC in the breed and at that time it was emphasised to novices by the experienced exhibitors that the most important part of the breed standard was the first line “essentially a working terrier” and I have always had this at the forefront in my mind when judging the breed. Not, does it work, but could it do so; meaning could it follow a horse and go to ground when needed; also could it get out again.
Limit - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
6th May 2022
Judge: Mr R Wright (Borderexpress)
I would like to thank the Officers and Committee of The Midland Border Terrier Club for the invite to judge the Open Show held in conjunction with The Birmingham National. The hospitality showed by both clubs on the day was tremendous plus the wonderful gift received with many thanks – I will remember my first club show appointment for a long time.
I could not of been more pleased with my entry on the day so a big thank you for all of the exhibitors that gave me the opportunity to go over their dogs and the quality presented. Junior Bitch, Limit Bitch and Limit Dog classes were of real quality and on another day placings could of easily been switched. That aside I was really pleased with my Bitch/Dog line ups having some real quality to pick my main winners from.
Also a special mention to my two stewards Sharon and La for keeping my classes going and to Bev who co-ordinated between the two rings whilst the judging was going on.
It was nice having the opportunity to see Terrier Group at the Birmingham National at the end of the day and see my Best Dog go on to represent the Border Terrier by getting short listed in a really big group, he had his 3 CC today and I was delighted to see he has become a Champion in his own right.
Open - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Pollard CS Open Show
15th May 2022
Judge: David Lee (Socksdown)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Ashfield CS Open Show
11th Jun 2022
Judge: Gina Adams (Fisherbloom)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Border Union Championship Show
19th Jun 2022
Judge: Mrs Jayne Alpe (Pipruda)
First of all I would like to thank the committee for the appointment, the exhibitors for their entry and my stewards for keeping my ring controlled which enabled me to finish judging well in time for the groups. Judy you can steward for me anytime thank you. I was thrilled that my BOB not only won the Terrier Group but went on to Best in Show, my BPIB was placed in the Puppy Group as was my BV in the Veteran Group. Due to COVID this is my first appointment since 2017 and I am pleased to say that I can see a vast improvement in movement since then but overall the quality in bitches was far superior to the dogs, I have large hands and spannability was in the minority in most dog classes. In the standard it says Essentially a Working Terrier, many would be unable to get down a hole let alone get out again!
Limit - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Scunthorpe CA Open Show
6th Aug 2022
Judge: Ian Prentice
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Driffield Championship Dog Show
26th Aug 2022
Judge: Mrs Anne Heathcote (Saxheath)
I would like to thank you all for allowing me to go over your dogs and also our Stewards John and Marvin for keeping everything running smoothly enabling me to finish in good time .
I have to say that I found movement in a number of classes worrying . Although most dogs looked ok in profile when viewed from the front and rear there were too many moving closely and a few flicking wrists . This was reflected in my placings with the soundest being placed highest .
Mouths were good with just one level bite but there were both dogs and bitches which I could not span . Coats were , on the whole , pretty good .
Limit - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Class Critique
This was a class full of quality with some close decisions
Northern Counties Sporting Terrier Association Open Show
16th Oct 2022
Judge: Mrs M Wanless (Thorneyburn)
This was a last minute appointment for me, as Tina Jones had to stand down at the last moment owing to her Mothers serious illness.
What a super entry she had drawn!!! fifty one 1st entries and six repeats.
All dogs shown had good mouths, almost all had thick pelts and super harsh jackets.
All dogs were entire, and most were easily spanned.
Open - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Placing Critique
5 year old dog, with a good head, dark eyes, and neat ears. Good length of neck in correct shoulder placement. He had a straight front, and neat feet. Spannable, with a thick pelt and a harsh jacket. He moved well.
Selby Canine Society Open Show
29th Oct 2022
Judge: Peter Armstrong (Atron) & Lesley Armstrong-Rodgers ( Atron/Scottsway )
Sincere thanks go firstly, to the Committee for inviting me to judge at their Show, Secondly to the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity of going over their dogs and last, but not least, to my Steward, Marina Fleming, for her assistance in keeping the ring running smoothly. Judge Peter Armstrong
My thanks must go to the Officers and hard working Committee for the kind invitation to judge at their Open Show. It was a quality entry of bitches, so thank you to all exhibitors for bringing them and for their sporting acceptance of my decisions. I would also like to thank my two stewards for keeping the ring running in an orderly manner. Judge Lesley Armstrong
Open - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
The Birmingham & District Gundog & Terrier Club
19th Nov 2022
Judge: Mrs. Carolyn Richardson (Staynorwood)
Open - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
West Midlands Terrier Society Open Show
26th Nov 2022
Judge: Dogs Nicola Foster, Bitches Sarah Pateman
Open - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Bridlington & DCS Open Show
27th Nov 2022
Judge: Mrs Norma Ellis (Normbar)
Small quality entry of borders awaited me. It was a pleasure to Judge them today. Thankyou for entering and sportsmanship prevailed. Delighted to see my BOB take the Terrier Group - Judge Janet Lee (Tythrop) and Res BIS – Judge Barrie Croft (Malcro)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Placing Critique
Mature boy good head and expression, strong neck, harsh coat and thick pelt, looked well stacked and didn’t disappoint when asked to moved.
Burton on Trent KA Open show
4th Dec 2022
Judge: Sarah Hemstock (Jolihem)
Open - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Ladies Kennel Association
11th Dec 2022
Judge: Mr John Bainbridge (Risdene)
A very promising entry on paper but unfortunately the weather took its toll !
However I was more than happy with my main winners all were typical of what I look for in a Border Terrier and the proof that careful breeding pays off was demonstrated by the very promising progeny found amongst the youngsters.
As is my approach to critiques, generally the winners in most respects all meet the standard which calls for a working terrier with an otter like head on reasonable length neck set into well laid shoulders, a moderate length body, well ribbed back, strong shortish loin, racy but moderate rear angulation allowing the dog to move with drive, in harsh double coat and with thick pelt. I do not therefore repeat this for each individual dog but I have highlighted the dog’s best points and the reasons for their placings .
Limit - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
28th Jan 2023
Judge: Dr. Margaret Armstrong (Ploughdown)
I’d like to thank Yorks, Lancs and Cheshire Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge their January Open Show. It was a privilege. I was given a really warm welcome and the hospitality was second to none. The venue was bright and airy and provided for a large ring with plenty of room for exhibitors. I was very ably assisted on the day by my two stewards, Margaret Davis and Sian McKay, who organised the ring with cheerful good humour and efficiency. It was also super to be present for the presentation by the Club to Pat and Brian Baxter, who always add a convivial and kindly presence to any gathering. Lastly I’d like to thank the exhibitors for coming out in numbers in chilly January and who accepted my placings with such good grace.
Open - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
5th Feb 2023
Judge: Roger Mann (Lynsett)
My thanks go to the committee of Midland Border Terrier Club for their invitation to judge the February Open show. I had some lovely dogs to judge & would like to thank the exhibitors for their entries. I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
Limit - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
The Sporting Terrier Association of Yorkshire Open Show
19th Feb 2023
Judge: Siân McKay (Redesholt)
I would like to thank the SToY for giving me the opportunity to judge the four classes of Border Terriers on this, my first judging appointment; the exhibitors who trusted me to evaluate their dogs/bitches and to Mr John Thomas, who kindly donated, the £10 for Best of Breed and £10 for the Best Puppy in Breed.
The committee did a sterling job given the last-minute change of venue; and my stewards, Margaret and Julie, kept the ring moving smoothly and effortlessly.
I was pleased with the number of entries, and it was great to see some fine examples of ‘otter – like’ heads – the breed stamp. All dogs were spannable today, and most had correct small tight round feet.
It was gratifying to see many examples of sound fluid movement, and good construction– Movement is so important for the Borders terrier to do its job- “Essentially a working terrier “.
Open /
Reserve
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Newark & DCS Open Show
25th Feb 2023
Judge: Mrs V Mann (Lynsett)
Open /
Reserve
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Retford & DCS Open Show
19th Mar 2023
Judge: Sarah Pateman (Lessien)
I would like to thank the committee for my invite to judge the Border Terriers at their Premier show 19th March 2023.
A busy show, well run and laid out and everyone very friendly and supportive.
I received a great entry and would like to take this opportunity to thank all the Border Terrier exhibiters who entrusted me to go over their dogs and accepted my decisions on the day. It was good to see so many puppies in the ring and of good quality.
Open - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
22nd Apr 2023
Judge: Debbie Lorraine (Raleniro)
I would like to thank the Club for the invitation to judge this show. It was originally planned for me to judge in April 2020, but this was rearranged due to the pandemic and other outstanding appointments. I would like to thank the Committee for the wonderful hospitality shown to me throughout the day, and thank you to my Steward who kept things running smoothly. I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
I have not judged for just over 4 years, so it was a pleasure to see so many new dogs and new faces around the ring. I was pleasantly surprised by the strength and quality throughout the classes, and pleased to see a return to a more narrow dog, as I was seeing a trend for wide fronts last time I judged.
All dogs were entire and temperaments throughout were good. Bites were correct, with just the odd broken, misplaced or dirty tooth. Coats were, as to be expected, at various stages. There were a few close decisions, and some classes where I wish I had more prize cards to give out. Thank you to all the exhibitors for the privilege of judging your dogs, and also for the sporting way in which they accepted my decisions.
Lastly, can I please apologise for the delay in submitting my critique, as I usually have them done within a day or two of the show. There has been an ongoing issue with the health of a close relative which has taken up a lot of my time, so again, apologies for the delay.
Limit - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Pollard CS Open Show
14th May 2023
Judge: Mr P Bradwood
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
The Scottish Kennel Club (May) Championship Show
21st May 2023
Judge: Mr Frank Kane (Hirontower)
Limit - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Scunthorpe CA Open Show
16th Aug 2023
Judge: Mrs V Atkinson (Raedwulf)
Thank you so much to the Association for inviting me to judge Border Terriers. Thank you for the warm welcome and super hospitality. Thank you to my steward who ran the ring efficiently in the heat and to my exhibitors for the privilege of judging their dogs and the sporting manner in which my decisions were taken. Congratulations must also go to my BOB who sportingly withdrew from the group as I found out later the Group Judge was actually the breeder.
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Bordergold Rudolph At Beckholm
Placing Critique
Grizzle dog, larger all round. Presented in good coat and in hard condition. Strong head and straight front. Spannable with allowance he has super rear angulation and tons of drive.
