Show Placings
Sedgley & Gornal Canine Association Premier Open Show
27th Nov 2022
Judge: Mrs. Lesley Armstrong-Rodgers ( Scottsway )
Thank you to the Officers and Committee for inviting me to judge at this, their first Premier Show. It was a very well run Show with both exhibitors and judges in mind. Thank you to my able steward, Eliza Hajdas, who kept the ring running smoothly with a constant smile. I thoroughly enjoyed my day, unfortunately there were a few absentees, but I was delighted with the quality of my entry. Thanks must also go to all the exhibitors who gave me the chance to go over their dogs.
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Placing Critique
Another very nice grizzle and tan puppy who is litter brother to the class winner, and has also many positive attributes. Looked balanced in profile. Owns a nice head and expression. Ribs laid well back. Spanned easily with a loose pliable pelt. Racy hindquarters. Moved out well and confidently.
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 .
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Placing Critique
Light grizzle with well proportioned head and body, flowing top line, good quarters moved out well to win class.
Class Critique
These youngsters may change places as they develop, as this was such a promising group of babies.
Manchester Championship Show
20th Jan 2023
Judge: Mrs Patsy Hollings (Gunalt)
Reserve
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Puppy - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Lichfield Canine Society Open Show
28th Jan 2023
Judge: Mrs Laura Jordan-Smith (Jordith)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG3, Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
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.
Best Puppy - Dog
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Reserve Best Puppy
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Placing Critique
Very nice 10mth Grizzle with a lovely head. Very good depth & strength of muzzle, nice dark eye of good shape & well set neat ears. Well angulated fore & aft with a level topline held on the move. Narrow all through, chest not too deep. Thick pelt & easily spanned. Coat of good texture. Good bone & tight feet. Racy hind-quarters. Moved out well. BPD & RBPIS.
Gloucester & DCS Open Show
25th Feb 2023
Judge: Gillian Knight (Talanors)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG4, Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
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.
Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Placing Critique
Judged him recently at an Open Show in a Puppy Group, liked him then and he didn’t disappoint in breed company. Typey sort of good overall confirmation. Dark eye along with a keen and alert expression. Very clean over the neck and shoulders, good body shape and well developed quarters. Moved well.
Oswestry & District Kennel Association Open Show
19th Mar 2023
Judge: Andrea Dixon (Otterpaws)
Thank you to the club for the invitation to judge and the exhibitors for their entries. Judged inside due to weather, some exhibits found the floor a bit distracting. Thank you to the committee for a well-run show and my tasty lunch. Thank you to my steward and their young helper, always encouraging to see the youth being encouraged.
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Placing Critique
11.5-month G&T dog. Lovely otter head. Easily spannable, tight feet, good tail set and nice double coat. Preferred overall balance and movement of 1st
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.
Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Novice - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
West of England Ladies Kennel Society
27th Apr 2023
Judge: Mr Mark Walshaw (Janmark)
Many thanks to the officers and committee for the invitation to judge at WELKS, it was quite a few years ago now, as I was due to judge them at the beginning of lockdown. Due to the heavy rain that had fallen over the preceding days, all judging was inside. It was slightly draughty, but we were allocated a double ring, so plenty of space, to see the exhibits stride out. I must thank the two stewards Lynn Jones and Celia Vines who kept the ring flowing beautifully and the exhibitors for making prompt appearances, we did well for time, starting approx. 0930 and finishing around 14:45. I thank all exhibitors for a wonderful entry (123 dogs making 172 entries} for a Thursday in Malvern and appreciate their time and expense for entering under me. There was plenty of quality to choose from and I was happy with my final decisions. Dentition was very good and a pleasure to judge dogs with clean teeth. I did find muscle tone to be poor/average in a lot of the exhibits, which must be one of the key areas for any working terrier. Jackets were mixed as was movement.
Novice - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
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.
Junior - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Placing Critique
Nice grizzle, up to size for me but of very nice general conformation. Nice masculine head with strong muzzle and bite. Nice expression with dark eyes, well setted ears. Narrow all through, Balanced angulations front and rear, spannable, excellent pelt and coat, level topline kept on the move. Moves well
Novice - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Placing Critique
Nice grizzle, up to size for me but of very nice general conformation. Nice masculine head with strong muzzle and bite. Nice expression with dark eyes, well setted ears. Narrow all through, Balanced angulations front and rear, spannable, excellent pelt and coat, level topline kept on the move. Moves well
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
6th May 2023
Judge: Mr Keith Baldwin (Nightstorm)
I would like to thank all the Officers and Committee of the Midland Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge their club open show.
It is now 17 years that I have been judging Border Terriers and it was the 6th August 2011 that I attended the Midland Border Terrier Club breed specific seminar when Jena Tuck was the secretary.
I was very pleased with my entry of 112 quality dogs and bitches, also I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the exhibitors who entered and for allowing me to go over their dogs. They all showed and behaved very well. I can report back to you that you have overall one of the soundest breeds that I have judged.
Last but not least I would like to thank my stewards who did an excellent job keeping everything flowing smoothly between the two shows in the Margaret Everton Pavilion
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Placing Critique
13 months old grizzle, top size with masculine head, dark eyes and scissor bite, although tall he makes a nice shape and lots to like, front legs viewed straight with good bone and racy rear quarter, moves free and even.
Novice - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Placing Critique
REPEAT
North Staffs Canine Society Open Show
21st May 2023
Judge: Mrs Penny Sands (Krakenexis)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Staffordshire & Birmingham Agricultural Society Open Show
31st May 2023
Judge: Marion Sargent (Tegwani)
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Southern Counties Canine Association
2nd Jun 2023
Judge: Miss Felicity Freer (Felfree)
Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Placing Critique
Slighter in bone than 1. Shown in a good harsh coat and condition with a thick pelt. Dark eye. Moved with drive.
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.
Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Placing Critique
Light G/T. Excellent head with little stop and strong muzzle. Balanced outline. Very good length of neck into narrow shoulders and straight front. Good feet. I liked his length of rib. Spannable. Presented in good coat and pelt. Covered the ground well in profile.
Northwich & District Canine Society Open Show
18th Jun 2023
Judge: Mr Paul Richardson (Weisel)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
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.
Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Placing Critique
G&T. Nice headed dog with a dark eye, well laid shoulder and good reach of neck, good topline and tailset. Nicely put together, in super condition, really good thick harsh coat and pelt. Easily spanned with good rib, straight forelegs with well padded feet. Well angulated hindquarters. Moved well
Newport Agricultural Society (Shropshire) Open Show
8th Jul 2023
Judge: Alison Kenny-Marriot (Millingford)
Thank you to the Society for inviting me to judge at this lovely, friendly dog show. Thanks to the committee for all their hard work and to my friendly stewards who kept the ring moving at all times. Thanks also to the exhibitors who brought some quality dogs for me to judge and braved the threat of thunderstorms on the day! Border Terriers A quality entry
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Placing Critique
Striking male who took your eye as he entered the ring. Slightly on the larger size but excellent breed type and in good form. Lovely otter head of correct proportions. Liked his eye and expression. Good angulations and level topline.Good depth of body. Correct tailset. Spannable and in super coat and condition. Moved effortlessly round the ring. RBD
Oswestry & District Kennel Association Open Show
16th Jul 2023
Judge: Siân McKay (Redesholt)
I would like to thank the committee for the invitation to judge the Border Terriers today; and my thanks also to our steward, who kept the ring running smoothly and efficiently. If I have a plea to exhibitors it would be this: please pay attention to cleanliness of teeth and overall presentation especially feet and nails. Thank you.
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Placing Critique
One-year-old grizzle and tan dog. Good ‘Otter-like’ head with dark eye strong jaw and large teeth. Super thick coat and loose pelt. Right reach of neck, nicely narrow throughout with ribs carried well back on correct length body with a good strong loin. Managed to keep topline on the move despite being a little unsettled today. Reserve Best of 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.
Junior - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Graduate - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Morecambe and District Canine Association Open Show
12th Aug 2023
Judge: Mr Rob Jones (Silverluka)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Lancaster & District Canine Society Open Show
12th Aug 2023
Judge: Louise Hetherington (Newent)
Post Graduate /
Reserve
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
City of Birmingham Championship Show
2nd Sep 2023
Judge: Mrs K Wilkinson (Otterkin)
Thank you to City of Birmingham for the invitation to judge this show, for the very large ring provided to the breed and to all the exhibitors who entered under me – I was very pleased with the overall quality of the entry of 122 dogs making 144 entries in these days of falling entries, with very few absentees (16 from “new dogs” by my count).
The ring stewards did an excellent job of keeping everything running smoothly – so thank you to John Gardner and Ken Francis.
I would like to send my best wishes to Anna Duxbury (Ridgebow) who had initially been under contract to judge this as her very first Championship Show. Having seen Anna judge at the Border Terrier Club’s Open show in February 2022, I know she is a very experienced and knowledgeable judge as well as an excellent breeder and hope in time that she is able to take on another Championship Show appointment in the future. I had originally been invited to judge this show in 2024 and had sent my acceptance letter, but when the Secretary contacted me, I agreed to bring forward the appointment to 2023.
I have taken the name/s of the owner/s and the dogs’ names direct from the catalogue. Some may have other owners or Kennel Names added, or awards such as Ch or JW added now, but I must use the details from the catalogue.
*Handlers* – please do not stuff food/tubes of treats into your dogs’ mouths just before the judge needs to look at their dentition. Those who stood behind their dogs and held the lead, I had no problem examining their dogs’ mouths, but a small number of others who were stuffing food into their dog’s mouth as I approached, once they moved away, some dogs were up on their hind legs trying to get more food/treats from you. I had to examine the rest of the dog then come back and look in the mouth again when the dogs were not fidgeting about looking for food. If you are doing it to avoid the dentition being checked, it won’t work as a judge will just come back to it!
It was quite hot in the hall. Kudos to all the dogs as they were not put off by the noise made when judge and/or handler stood on whatever was under the carpet making a “clunk” noise. I found when spanning dogs, almost all of them were hot underneath. Never felt that before, even when judging in 90 degree heat outside in America, so just be aware that your dog may be getting overheated.
Junior - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Class Critique
A strong class of good dogs, especially the first
Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Placing Critique
Was Reserve in Junior Dog. Just found him a little heavy when spanning him. Superb head with keen expression. Lovely ear placement. Excellent harsh jacket and thick pelt. Good tail set. A good all round dog.
Darlington Championship Show
17th Sep 2023
Judge: Mrs D Bullen (Fevstone)
I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge for the second time. I had a good entry of 125 with a few absentees as is usual, the dogs were of varying types and sizes which is to be expected. The ones that were unspannable aren’t fit for function as they fall at the first hurdle so to speak.
There are quite a lot creeping into the breed of late which lack power in the foreface. Falling away below the eye with a foreign expression. Also lacking in underjaw. Again a weakness in the breed which needs addressing or we will lose these qualities essential to work. A lot now have too short an upperarm which is vital in construction as it propels the dog forward as he should cover the ground effortlessly striding out. Not Pitter patter slowly. On a more positive note I found a lot of quality true to type borders that were a pleasure to judge. Effortless free movement which is essential. I’m sure the breed will go on to have a bright future if we all keep to the breed type.
RDCC
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Placing Critique
A lighter grizzle with a strong masculine head and excellent dentition. Straight in front, excelled in upperarm into a lovely lay of shoulder. Neat feet. Correct bend of stifle which he put to good use with his effortless movement. My type of border. Pleased to award him R CC.
Stafford & District Canine Society Open Show
23rd Sep 2023
Judge: Miss G Lowe (Rockslade)
I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge at their show for my first judging appointment. The show was well run, friendly and I received a warm welcome upon arrival. I would also like to thank all those who entered under me especially in the current climate with travelling costs.. A big thank you to my very capable steward Richard Wright for ensuring that the ring ran well.
I was pleased with my entry and there were some quality exbibits in attendance. I did find a number of exhibits to be short on undercoat and one untidy mouth. Some long nails and dirty teeth which need addressing.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Yearling /
First Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Placing Critique
Masculine otter head with dark eye and good expression, well sized teeth in a scissor bite. He moved well coming and going with a good topline and tail set which he held on the move. Thick tweedy jacket, harsh texture on a thick loose pelt. Ribbed well back and spannable. Straight front with good angulation front and rear. Presented in good order and shown to his advantage.
Class Critique
The first 3 were excellent quality exhibits and the most difficult class of the day
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Placing Critique
As First in Yearling
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Championship Show
30th Sep 2023
Judge: Mrs J Guvercin (Glebeheath)
Thank you to the committee for this appointment, everyone worked hard to make it an enjoyable day. This venue always has a super atmosphere, however, the ring is too small really to see outlines, being far too near the dogs and side profile movement is very difficult to see, let alone for the dogs to perform really well. Many moved poorly, not liking the smooth mats and although I had to judge them on this today, I think most would move much better outside in a big grass ring.
Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Placing Critique
strong headed grizzle with powerful jaw, well set , slightly heavy ear, set on a strong neck and good front. Lovely coat and pelt covers a good sized body, scannable rib and strong rear. A little sloping at the croup affected his tailset. Moved ok.
Midland Counties Championship Show
26th Oct 2023
Judge: Mr J Gilpin (Otterbobs)
I would like to thank the officers & committee for giving me the opportunity to judge the Border Terrier classes, & also a big thank you to Penny Winger & Gavin Argill my two ring stewards who kept things in order & also made sure we finished on time, and a special mention to my Best of Breed winner for attending the terrier group, and being rewarded with being short listed in the final seven.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Placing Critique
Made on slightly taller lines, excellent for type, made on racey lines in good order, with a excellent weather proof coat, good length of body which was carried level on the move, nice bend of stifle.
Sedgley & Gornal Canine Association Premier Open Show
26th Nov 2023
Judge: Amélie Smith (Alncroft)
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Ladies Kennel Association
8th Dec 2023
Judge: Mr Ken Bartlett (Dwilencia)
Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Placing Critique
Nice size with keen expression, narrow front, well laid shoulders, pleasing in body, topline and tail set and carriage
Litchfield CS Open Show
7th Jan 2024
Judge: Mr John Finney (Sanguliano)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Manchester Championship Show
20th Jan 2024
Judge: Mr Richard Allen (Penparc)
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Placing Critique
A size larger, he was in lovely coat and body condition, thick pelt, easily spanned, good bone, legs and feet, moved well
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.
Post Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Placing Critique
Strong headed masculine dog show in good jacket on good pelt. Good moderate length of neck, narrow in front, spannable rib and strong in loin. Good front and rear which he used well on the move. Presented in excellent order.
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.
Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Placing Critique
Grizzle and tan of a nice size and it was nice to see him free standing the whole time in the ring. Typical head and expression with a nice dark eye and good bite. Excellent neck and shoulders, and good return of upper arm. Straight front legs not too heavy in bone. Standing on neat feet. Excellent in rib and topline, easily spanned and narrow throughout. Racy hindquarters. Another beautifully presented sporting a good harsh topcoat. Very sound on the move from all directions.
Post Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
Placing Critique
See 1st in Graduate
West of England Ladies Kennel Society
26th Apr 2024
Judge: Mandy Holmes (Bimandi)
Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Alcumlow Painter Man On Hobhill
