Show Placings
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 .
RBCC
Name at show: Bohamer York'ist Celeste By Tythrop TA
Placing Critique
This young bitch has such promise, blue and tan put down and moves so well and with maturity should soon be claiming top honours.
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Bohamer York'ist Celeste By Tythrop TA
Placing Critique
This outstanding blue and tan headed a class of quality.
Boston & District Canine Society
8th Jan 2023
Judge: Tracy Butler (Ycart)
Firstly I would like to thank the officers and committee for inviting me to judge there well run show,also many thanks must go to my very capable stewards on an excellent job in keeping the ring running smoothly.
The biggest thanks must go the exhibitors for there entries,and there sportsmanship on my decisions.
In my opinon,my findings where as follows,the standard asks for “essencially a working terrier”,this is a statement that is very close to my heart.
Unfortunatley some do not fit this,short upperarms are still very present,restricting reach in movement.Some dogs would benefit from less food and more exercise.
Muscle tone varied greatly,some dogs lacking,these dogs are bred to do a job.
With the rising costs of entries,some exhibits would benefit greatly from a good tidy up and the mud removed from there under bellies.
I was pleased with my overall winners,some nice quality exhibits.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Bohamer York'ist Celeste By Tythrop
BCC
Name at show: Bohamer York'ist Celeste By Tythrop
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Bohamer York'ist Celeste By Tythrop
Placing Critique
Blue & Tan,most feminine of heads,broad flat skull,strength of muzzle & underjaw,correct dentation,lovely dark eye,and neat ears,cleanest of necks into well laid shoulders,striaght front,enough bone,stood on tight well padded feet,nice flat rib,strong loin,tail set well on,well muscled quarters,easily spanned,in the best of harsh jackets & thick pelt,best of movers,pleased to award her BCC & BOB,Congratulations on Terrier Group 3.
Manchester Championship Show
20th Jan 2023
Judge: Mrs Patsy Hollings (Gunalt)
Junior - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Bohamer York'ist Celeste By Tythrop
Placing Critique
Lovely type and quality on this well balanced bitch of good size. Great attitude and I have put ,really close up to winner as she is very lovely. Think these two will change places and stand together often.
Crufts
11th Mar 2023
Judge: Mr David Shields (Wilholme)
To judge Border Terriers at Crufts was both a privilege and a honour and I must thank the Crufts Committee for the appointment to judge the breed at what is the greatest dog show in the world. A big thanks go to the exhibitors from both home and abroad for such a super entry which made for a great days judging with quality in depth in many of the classes. Finally I must thank my two stewards who kept things moving in the ring to allow me to finish judging in good time.
On the day I was looking for a workmanlike dog as the standard asks for but one also must remember that in the show ring you also need that attitude and showmanship to complete the picture. I felt my BOB put up a great show in the Group and was so pleased to see him take Group 2 in a quality line up.
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Bohamer York'ist Celeste By Tythrop
Placing Critique
So well made throughout and presents such a balanced appearance and was on her toes at all times. Lovely head, so typical with good strength but still has a very feminine outlook. Excellent eye and expression along with well set ears. Very clean over the neck and shoulders, pleasing length of body and great strength of quarters. Best of pelts and a great coat of good depth. Soundest of movers.
National Terrier Club
1st Apr 2023
Judge: Miss Sarah Dandy (Dandale)
There was a good depth of quality overall across both sexes which proved for good competition and some very close decisions especially in the larger classes. Thank you to all those who accepted my decisions so sportingly. Temperaments were excellent especially the youngsters with the added challenge of the tannoy right overhead. There were some very promising youngsters which is always pleasing and positive to see, and I was delighted with my winning line up in both sexes, with top honours closely contested. I was disappointed that some exhibits who looked so good standing fell apart on the move, there were quite a few upright shoulders and I felt that efficient ground covering movement so essential for the breeds ability to follow a horse was somewhat lacking. It is encouraging to see quite a few younger handlers taking an interest in our breed today, so positive for the future. Thank you to both my excellent stewards who most competently kept the ring moving all day.
RBCC
Name at show: Bohamer York'ist Celeste By Tythrop
Yearling - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Bohamer York'ist Celeste By Tythrop
Placing Critique
A quality bitch, pleasing in outline she appealed for her size, moderation and balance. Attractive classic head and expression, strong reach of neck into a well angulated forehand with a layback of shoulder, length in upper arm and cleanly defined wither. Well-constructed all through with super firm topline, croup and tailset, matched with correct underline. Good body proportions and very sound, balanced quarters standing on good legs with straight moderate bone. Travelled freely and effortlessly with a ground covering stride holding her outline well, she impressed in profile movement with excellent reach and drive. Stylish and immaculately turned out with super harsh jacket of correct B/T colour with thick pelt to complete the picture. Pleased to award her a strongly contested RBCC.
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
16th Apr 2023
Judge: Miss Tracey James (Blackmine)
A bit thank to the committee of EABTC for inviting me to judge their championship show. I really enjoyed my day and when I later looked at the catalogue to see my winners I found it interesting reading, as all my major winners were of similar lines.
Best Opposite Sex
Name at show: Bohamer York'ist Celeste By Tythrop
BCC
Name at show: Bohamer York'ist Celeste By Tythrop
Reserve Best In Show
Name at show: Bohamer York'ist Celeste By Tythrop
Yearling - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Bohamer York'ist Celeste By Tythrop
Placing Critique
wow this girl really caught my eye on the day. mature b/t. Very feminine with a pretty head and lovely expression. Nice reach of neck, flowing into well placed shoulders and level topline and finished with a carrot tail. Straight front, balanced angulation front and rear. Easily spanned with ribs carried well back and with a good underline. Strong quarters with well let down hocks. Harsh double jacket. Moved true and with drive. A happy show girl who was really on her toes. BCC, BOS & RBIS
Joint Border Terrier Clubs' Championship Show
30th Apr 2023
Judge: Mrs Hilary Gilpin (Otterbobs)
A very big thank you to the SBTC for inviting me to judge this very well run show, to Marina for stewarding and to the exhibitors for entering under me.
Yearling - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Bohamer York'ist Celeste By Tythrop
Placing Critique
another well turned out BL/T from this kennel, harsh coat with a pliable thick pelt, straight narrow front right amount of bone, I loved her length of body which B/T’s should have, ribs well back, level back and correct set on of tail, good hind angulation, moved ok when settled.
National Dog Show
6th May 2023
Judge: Brigitte Belin Bernaudin (France)
First, I thank the committee for the invitation to judge this prestigious show. Thanks to my stewards for making a super job and keep my judging running smoothly. It was a real honour and privilege as foreign judge and breeder to have the opportunity of this 1st appointment to give CC in my breed, and thank to exhibitors to allow me to go over so many good Border.
Being able in my country to work my dogs, I have been looking for the right conformation as asks in the standard, making dogs able to do their original work underground and was happy many could do so.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Bohamer York'ist Celeste By Tythrop
BCC
Name at show: Bohamer York'ist Celeste By Tythrop
Yearling - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Bohamer York'ist Celeste By Tythrop
Placing Critique
Another one that catched my eyes entering the ring with her stunning outline. Of best type and size, all in moderation and style. Feminine head with the right expression. Beautifull reach of neck flowing into well placed shoulders and a right length of upper arm, which is obvious on the move conferring her the best front reach. Straight front and narrow all through. Right length of body with ribs carried well back and strong loins. A level topline perfectly kept on the move and typical tail carriage. Just right amount of bone. Perfectly balanced angulations front and rear. Racy well muscled hindquarters. Superb blue and tan harsh coat with right amount of ticking and loose pelt. She impressed even more when started moving, covering her ground without any effort. Another one I could imagine with the hunt. Was so pleased to award her BCC and BOB and earing later she finished her title today.
Three Counties Championship Dog Show
9th Jun 2023
Judge: Mrs Jane Roberts (Smalesmouth)
Many thanks to the officers and committee for inviting me to judge Border Terriers at Three Counties Championship Dog Show. My appointment was originally for 2020 but it was worth the wait to be able to judge at this lovely showground at the foot of the Malvern Hills. Many thanks indeed to my stewards Bill and Trish who kept everything moving ringside in an efficient and pleasant manner. My thanks go to all the exhibitors who brought their dogs under me. It was a real privilege and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. There were some close decisions and I would like to thank all those who accepted my decisions so sportingly.
Based on my entry I felt that the overall quality of the breed was good. Most were fit and I thought that fronts and heads had improved from the last time I judged. There were only a few that I was unable to span and a couple who had missing teeth and one that had a kinked tail. I was particularly pleased with my bitch line-up and I thought there were some very good quality exhibits who on another day could be ticket winners.
RBCC
Name at show: Bohamer York'ist Celeste By Tythrop
Yearling - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Bohamer York'ist Celeste By Tythrop
Placing Critique
B/T bitch. Well balanced she fits the standard very well. Typical head and expression. Very good reach of neck into well laid shoulders. I liked her length of body, correct top line and underline. Very good length of rib and strong loin. Narrow all through. Easily spanned. Excellent shaped carrot tail. Fabulous double coat and loose pelt. She moved very well from all angles covering the ground easily. RBCC
The Southern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
10th Jun 2023
Judge: Miss Julie Price (Oxcroft)
Thank you to all at the Southern Border Terrier Club for the invitation to judge your championship show this year, it was a great honour and privilege. The weather was hot and the venue was good to gain some shade for the dogs and myself! I had two very capable stewards who kept things running smoothy throughout the day, so thank to Kathleen Haugh and Sophie Liggat for their support. I really enjoyed my day and was more than happy with my winners. Thank you again for your hospitality.
I was looking for type, gameness, soundness and dogs that were fit to do a day’s work whilst not losing any attributes of the breed standard. Some exhibits were rather well muscled around the shoulders which made it difficult to feel the lay of the shoulders and this would also restrict their ability to go to ground. As a breed I think we are losing the otter heads and keen expressions which distinguishes the Border Terrier from other terrier breeds. A lady contacted me a week after the show and explained that she had attended the show during some of the bitch classes as she was looking to purchase a puppy having recently lost two of her old Borders. She explained she was now thinking of buying another breed as the dogs in the show ring did not look like the Borders she had had previously. She felt that they did not have the characteristic otter heads, and sadly I had to agree with her.
Overall, most dogs were fit for purpose and I am sure you all took the best dog home with you. In the current financial climate, all your entries were valuable to the club and it was a pleasure and an honour to go over your dogs.
Yearling - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Bohamer York'ist Celeste By Tythrop
Placing Critique
Lovely bodied bitch in correct proportions, nice straight front and flat ribs showed and moved well. Kept her level topline whilst on the move. Would have liked a more ottery head to complete the picture. Well presented in excellent blue and tan jacket.
Blackpool & District Canine Society
25th Jun 2023
Judge: Mrs Jayne Gillam (Orenberg)
Many thanks to the officers and committee for inviting me to judge Border Terriers at Blackpool & District Canine Society Championship show. Grateful thanks must go to my very efficient steward Gisela Duran who did an excellent job in making sure everything ran like clockwork. Finally thank you to the exhibitors for giving me such an excellent entry of 142 dogs making 183 entries, the largest entry across all breeds on the day. It really was a privilege to go over such a large entry of dogs and I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
The size of dogs has always been a perennial topic, but I was pleased to say overall, many of the dogs were of correct size on this occasion, with very few oversized dogs and only the odd one or two I couldn’t span. Bites were good and only an odd one with teeth out of line, although a few had broken teeth, quite a few had dirty teeth and some had small teeth which is something I really don’t like to see on, essentially a working terrier. It was good to find some really lovely tails, with not too many long thin, spindly tails we have seen in the past, although I was surprised to find four kinked tails in the entry.
Overall I thought it was a good entry, I found some quality exhibits and I was very pleased with my winners, and in particular will watch the progress of my puppy and junior placings with interest.
Yearling - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Bohamer York'ist Celeste By Tythrop
Placing Critique
B&T. A very well constructed quality bitch, well presented in excellent blue and tan jacket. Pleasing head with moderately broad skull and keen expression. Lovely clean well angulated shoulders into good topline and set on, wonderful short carroty tail. Ribbed well back with strong loin. Stands well on neat well padded feet, racy well angulated hindquarters. Moved well.
The Northern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
15th Jul 2023
Judge: Mr David Fryer (Irton)
My thanks to the Club for trusting me with a fine entry of dogs at this, one of my favourite shows; to my stewards for their understated efficiency which kept the show rolling; and to the exhibitors for the opportunity to go over their dogs, and for the sporting acceptance of my decisions.
The Border Terrier Breed Standard is a very brief document; as such, it needs some interpretation. The clue is in the first clause of it; ‘Essentially a working terrier’. This, together with a knowledge of the work the breed is traditionally expected to perform, gives an idea of the dog required. Thus we need a dog which can keep with the hunt over rough moorland country in what may be inclement weather, and then be able to go to ground and bolt or hold it’s own to a cornered fox. This implies sound, efficient movement, adequate heart and lung room, a weatherproof double coat and a thick, pliable pelt; but at the same time be small enough and flexible enough to follow a fox to ground .
Overall, I found most exhibits to be sound, and well presented (sometimes ‘overpresented’ to the extent that coats had more appearance than substance). The most prevalent fault I observed was untidy, converging front movement; an inevitable consequence of short upper arm and upright fronts. I did also find a few faulty bites; one undershot, one youngster with a lower incisor seriously out of line; and several with level bites, which, though permitted in the standard, are not (to my mind) desirable; also undesirable to me were the number of exhibits with small teeth in weak forefaces. There were also a couple of ‘winter noses’, but that, to me, is a purely cosmetic point and not to be penalised. All males were entire.
Yearling - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Bohamer York'ist Celeste By Tythrop
Placing Critique
neatly made well ticked b&t, short in body and angulations, moved ok, true both ends and striding well , well groomed and shown
Leeds Championship Show
29th Jul 2023
Judge: Mr Brian Aubrey (Jenabeck)
Thank you all for a wonderful entry, I had to make some difficult choices on the day, but as always, I judge the dog on the day friend or foe and not what the dog as done in the past or what it will do in the future.
a few things did concern me on the day (1 ) so Many dirty teeth, (2) a few unfit dogs due to being overweight, (3) and the most concerning is short legs on one or two of the borders,
Best Of Breed
Name at show: CH Bohamer York'ist Celeste By Tythrop
BCC
Name at show: Bohamer York'ist Celeste By Tythrop
Open - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Bohamer York'ist Celeste By Tythrop
Placing Critique
For me this bitch got the wow factor, Blue and tan she got a stunning head, neat ears, correct bite, strong big teeth with good underjaw, straightest of legs with good bone standing on good feet with thick pads, good shoulders leading into neck of correct length, that leading into topline that's carrying a first-class double and harsh jacket lovely tail set with correct tail , moved with purpose, pleased to give her the CC her 4th I was told I also gave her BEST IN BREED
The Midland Border Terrier Club Championship Show
6th Aug 2023
Judge: Mr. Bob Wright (Totherend)
It was a real honour to judge my home club’s show and my thanks go to a great committee for the opportunity and the way they run the club with all hands to the wheel. Richard Wright and Sharon Pickering had my back and have my appreciation for a great day’s stewarding.
I was disappointed in the early dog classes where what initially looked like an impressive line-up failed to materialise once on the table or on the move. Movement was a weak spot for a surprisingly large number of exhibits, especially front movement. There were three poor mouths and one exhibit that couldn’t be spanned but lots of good pelts, coats and neat feet. However long tails are becoming more common and a true carrot tail is about as rare as hen’s teeth. I was fascinated by some handlers interpretation of a triangle, suffice to say it’s a good job it wasn’t a maths exam.
Once again there were only two CCs available which is a great shame when there are so many who warrant them. I can only sympathise with those who went home empty handed. It was most likely a reflection of the strength of the classes rather than their standing. The bitch classes were especially strong with at least six exhibits worthy of much more than I had available to offer. When it came to the line ups I was clearly torn and had to be really picky to get to a decision but in the end I was pleased with all the winners.
Whilst there is still much that can be done to improve some aspects of the breed there is a lot to be proud of with some really stunning exhibits out there.
BCC
Name at show: Bohamer York'ist Celeste By Tythrop
Reserve Best In Show
Name at show: Bohamer York'ist Celeste By Tythrop
Best Opposite Sex
Name at show: Bohamer York'ist Celeste By Tythrop
Yearling - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Bohamer York'ist Celeste By Tythrop
Placing Critique
excellently handled and presented as always this B&T bitch just walks into a stand and commands your attention, lovely overall balance, strong head with good stop, under jaw and substance under dark eye, good reach of neck, straight front, narrow, nice topline to well set carrot tail, full harsh well ticked coat and loose thick pelt, well muscled and angulated, moved out with verve, what’s not to like. BCC, BOS & RBIS
Driffield Championship Show
26th Aug 2023
Judge: Mrs. Liz Wright (Totherend)
My thanks to Driffield Championship Dog Show Society for the invitation to judge today and thanks to my stewards Peter and Lesley Armstrong, who kept the ring running smoothly. Thanks also to the exhibitors for allowing me to go over their dogs. Front movement in the breed still needs some improvement, but overall I had lots of quality exhibits. Bites were good and only one kinked tail.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Bohamer York'ist Celeste By Tythrop
BCC
Name at show: Bohamer York'ist Celeste By Tythrop
Yearling - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Bohamer York'ist Celeste By Tythrop
Placing Critique
Another one I have always admired. A pleasure to go over, with wonderful blue and tan coat, thick pelt, flat ribs, of good size, weight, and overall balance. Couldn’t fault her and she had the ‘look at me’ attitude to take Bitch CC and Best of Breed.
Crufts
10th Mar 2024
Judge: Mrs Lesley Gosling (Akinside)
A tremendous entry of 275 Borders ( 25 absentees on the day)to enjoy handling, judging and placing. I must extend my appreciation to my two valiant stewards for their patience and skill in keeping classes moving. Thank you all.
I do believe our breed is changing, but in subtle ways. The lack of opportunities for true terrier work below ground for some Borders has been replaced by agility and other energetic pursuits, but lack of hard muscle tone has produced a ‘softer’ body on some exhibits. Some feet are slacker, pads are more spread and thinner and some fronts are wide. Movement is not always positive and a ‘driving’ action is lacking. Size is fluctuating too. We have a ‘working’ breed - let’s ensure that features defining the breed are not lost, i.e. ‘spannability’; a hard, harsh top coat and soft protective undercoat (not enough of those today); a dark, expressive eye, a broad skull and strong quarters – ‘the engine is at the back!’. Heads generally were good, but some bitch heads veered towards coarseness.
One thing not lost is the Border’s kind temperament – curious, interested and ready for anything.
Open - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: CH Bohamer York'ist Celeste By Tythrop
Placing Critique
Blue and tan bitch with the most profuse ticking in her thick coat. Spannable. Lovely head and correct bite. Neat feet and great level topline on the move.
National Terrier Club
6th Apr 2024
Judge: Miss Elspeth Jackson (Clipstone)
Thanks to the National Terrier Club for their invitation to judge at this prestigious show and to the exhibitors who did me the honour of judging their dogs. I was lucky to have two efficient stewards who kept things running smoothly, thank you Laura and Dave.
The entry showed a good depth of quality. In many classes the places were hotly contested with decisions needing to be made on the narrowest of margins. I was very pleased to find that there were some good coats on thick pelts and the nice thick short tails which set off a good border so well.
RBCC
Name at show: CH Bohamer York'ist Celeste By Tythrop
Open - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: CH Bohamer York'ist Celeste By Tythrop
Placing Critique
Being of similar breeding it is unsurprising that similar remarks apply as to the first. She is another lovely blue with a good tight double jacket on a good pelt. She comes to hand nicely being easily spanned. She has a straight front and nicely angulated hind quarters. Like her half-sister she shows to advantage and catches the eye. RCC
Class Critique
Super class with quality right down the line and topped by two eye catching blue bitches.
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
20th Apr 2024
Judge: Mrs Elizabeth Barrett (Howthwaite)
Thank you to the committee of the East Anglia Border Terrier Club for the honour of inviting me to judge your Championship show and for your great hospitality on the day. It was hit-and-miss as to whether or not I would be judging inside or out, and I’m pleased that the committee took the decision to hold it outdoors. It is far nicer for the dogs to be outside, even with the biting wind, and we are not to forget that they are designed to be outside in that type of weather, which reiterates the importance of a good coat. I hope everyone at ringside managed to keep the chill away, myself having Cumbrian bloodlines, found it rather pleasant. Thank you to my stewards Tracey, Dave and Mike who worked tirelessly to keep the ring moving. My biggest thanks are to the exhibitors who gave me an excellent entry and took all my decisions in a sporting manner. I know it is always said there are too many good dogs for the number of cards and that was especially true of the limit and open classes. I was spoiled for choice in a number of classes and had to split hairs on a number of occasions. Dog’s are never static and can have good days and bad days just the same as us, and condition and coats can change dramatically. Some dogs were out of top coat or had no harshness to their coat on the day which cost them on this occasion. Repeating myself from my last judging appointment, I made mention that true movement isn’t necessarily conducive to good movement if no ground is covered at the same time, ideally of course we want both but I would rather see a dog with a good outline in profile than one very accurate that’s going nowhere. Good construction should be a given, I know not much mention is made to that in our breed standard, but to constitute soundness to follow a horse, the construction must be balanced and correct with no exaggeration. Thankfully, there were not many exaggerations on the day. One or two were big ribbed and not quite spannable, and surprisingly they were not necessarily the ones that looked up to size. Overall, I was very pleased with the quality of the dogs presented.
Best In Show
Name at show: CH Bohamer York'ist Celeste By Tythrop
BCC
Name at show: CH Bohamer York'ist Celeste By Tythrop
Open - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: CH Bohamer York'ist Celeste By Tythrop
Placing Critique
Blue and tan, just right for size, being workmanlike without any heaviness. Lovely otter head and keen expression with dark keen eye and well set ears. Good neck and shoulders and just right for bone. Straight front legs, standing on small well padded feet. Balanced angulations front and back, free from any exaggeration. Excellent rib shape and easily spanned. She has an excellent topline, strength of loin and short well set tail. Shown in a great harsh topcoat, with good undercoat and pelt. She excelled on the move with her ground covering stride and was true both coming and going. I loved her balance while free standing, attentive and active at all times, with nothing pulled into shape. Bitch CC and Best in Show.
