Show Placings
Manchester Championship Show
18th Jan 2018
Judge: Mr Frank Kane (Hirontower)
Many thanks to my stewards Alan Small and Susan Kannangara.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
The Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
4th Feb 2018
Judge: Mr. J. Todd (Roxess)
I would like to thank the club for the invitation to judge and the hospitality I received. Thanks also to my steward Mr Ian Hopper for his great assistance. Finally thank you to the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to go over their dogs. I really enjoyed my day.
I was impressed with the quality of the majority of dogs present and although some were top size all placed dogs were easily spanned and had correct bite.. I felt overall movement was good, coats were variable some full and some lacking however in the run up to Crufts this is to be expected. The majority had good pelts which was pleasing. Mouths were generally good most with large teeth but I was disappointed to see many with dirty teeth.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Huddersfield & District Canine Association Open Show
11th Feb 2018
Judge: Mrs Jane Howarth (Arkview/Moorbrook)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG2, Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
The Sporting Terrier Association Of Yorkshire Open Show
17th Feb 2018
Judge:
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG4, Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Ashton Under Lyne and District Kennel Association Open Show
18th Feb 2018
Judge: Jan Callon
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG3, Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Newark and District Canine Society
24th Feb 2018
Judge: Mike Ritchie (Northsaltire)
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Bootle, Crosby & South Liverpool Canine Society
24th Mar 2018
Judge: Mr Darren Clarke (Peluche)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG1, Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
31st Mar 2018
Judge: Mrs Lesley Gosling (Akinside)
My grateful thanks to the BTC for the invitation to judge the annual Championship show and my thanks to my efficient stewards who were kept busy. I was astonished to see from my catalogue, as I prepared my critique, how far exhibitors had travelled, particularly with the unpredictable weather we are experiencing. Thank you all for coming.
Movement is improving. There are still are some upright shoulders and poor rear angulation. Size is incredibly variable and as this breed has a strong working heritage some exhibits would struggle to get into any fox earth. I would like to see more muscle tone on back ends. The opportunities to work Borders may have diminished, but the breed standard is our template and we should stick to it or we will have classes filled with ‘showing fools.’
Don’t chalk coats to harden them. Your judges will find it. It’s unnecessary - don’t let it become a fashion. A good coat needs no embellishments and good coats on the day were excellent coats. Coats will grow but in the process may miss out on top honours at a Championship show. We all want our dogs to have their best coats on a show day, but the two things don’t always coincide. I also appreciated that coats kept going for Crufts recently had then been stripped out.
Quality and breed type were lacking in some exhibits. Young heads need time at puppy stage but some young males were disappointing. One puppy dog was chronically thin. Puppies should be puppy-ish, carry a bit of weight and be happy in the ring and socialised. The Exhibition Hall is noisy and some pups are phased by unusual sounds, but I’m pleased to say that temperaments were excellent. I dislike seeing youngsters being strung up - dancing on their toes - and having their leads jerked to keep their attention, or to get them walking in a straight line. Try talking to your dog on the move and loosen those leads.
I have expressed an opinion on baiting before, and I will keep doing it until exhibitors take note, or I die pleading. Baiting a dog on the table unbalances the dog, gets in the way of the judge doing his/her job properly when it comes to checking the bite, and distracts the dogs completely. Borders are especially curious of strangers who approach, so the table contest for them becomes ‘bait’ or ‘stranger.’ A judge doesn’t want to waste time getting the dog’s attention away from bait. Practice getting the stance correct on a table without bait. Please - keep your bait until the dog is on the floor.
All males were entire; scissor bites generally were very good but some varied from a level bite, to the odd missing or chipped tooth and a couple of slightly wry mouths, but teeth were well presented and clean. There was just one kinked tail.
The best exhibits were exceptionally good. Eyes were dark and of good shape, bright and healthy. The good coats were tight, crisp and of great texture. Movement was impressive on the whole – straight and true - and almost all dogs were spannable. Sadly, not enough cards to go round and in some of the senior classes of both sexes, there were beautiful exhibits in tremendous condition, which could change places at any time. Their owners are to be congratulated.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
National Terrier Club
7th Apr 2018
Judge: Mr. W. R. Irving
Thanks to the exhibitors for the entry of 160 from 157 dogs.
There were some very strong classes and interestingly the biggest class was Limit Dog with seventeen entries. My biggest worry about the overall entry was that there seemed be some very large exhibits which were well over the standard size. Even in bitches there were a good number that were too big and in dogs some were enormous. And it was not so much that they were too leggy - rather that so many were far from being able to be spanned. I think we really ought to try to do something about that.
Heads were by and large good but there were quite a few with big ears. Coats of course were variable and I only found one really bad mouth and one kinked tail.
Movement left a bit to be desired especially in front but I was disappointed also that so many were not moving well behind either.
My thanks to my two very efficient stewards which enabled us to finish by around 1 p.m. and to the exhibitors most of whom seemed to take my decisions in the sporting way befitting the breed
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Manchester & District Sporting Terrier Club Open Show
15th Apr 2018
Judge: Tom Mather (Barklots)
Best Puppy
Name at show: PG4, Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Placing Critique
BP. A delightful character, very typical head and expression, still needs to develop in body but he’s still a minor puppy with the benefit of time on his side. Spans easily and he has a good jacket and pelt.
West of England Ladies' Kennel Society
28th Apr 2018
Judge: Miss Anita Harrison (Iacheslei)
Many thanks to the society for inviting me to judge and to the exhibitors for a lovely entry of 117 making 151. My very efficient stewards did a marvelous job and kept the ring running well throughout the day. I thoroughly enjoyed my day and was pleased that exhibitors accepted my decisions in a sporting manner. There was a good atmosphere around the ring and all exhibits displayed good temperaments. I was disappointed to see so many large oversized dogs (and bitches) which were not able to be spanned. Movement was also a concern, I was forgiving of loose front movement in some of the youngsters, but both front and rear movement in some of the adult exhibits was poor. Many exhibits had large ears, low tail sets or short round ribs which had to be penalized. I was pleased with my main winners and delighted to see my Best of Breed shortlisted in the group and the Best Special Beginner placed 2nd in the SB group.
Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Deane and District Canine Society Open Show
5th May 2018
Judge: Mrs Cath Parker (Osmart)
Best Puppy
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
North West Canine Association Open Show
7th May 2018
Judge: Mr Paul Brannan (Brankell)
Thank you to the officers and committee for their invitation to judge this show, thanks to the 2 stewards for their work and also a big thank you to the exhibitors for entering their dogs under me.
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Placing Critique
9mth b/t dog, a finer made dog, ok in outline, shorter in rib than 1st, and would prefer more angulation. Head ok, but ears a little large at this stage of head development and would prefer a shorter muzzle. In coat, moved better behind than in front.
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
12th May 2018
Judge: Mrs. Carolyn Richardson (Staynorwood)
Many thanks to the Officers and Committee of the YLBTC for their kind invitation to judge their Open Show and the exhibitors for the sporting way they accepted my decisions. Thank you also to my Ring Stewards Ian Hopper and Bridget Singh. I was very pleased with my winners on the day.
Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Placing Critique
Nice baby, not a lot of coat today, moved ok.
Great Harwood Agricultural Show
30th May 2018
Judge: Mrs Janet Forshaw
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG1, Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Junior /
Reserve
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
The Royal Cheshire County Show
20th Jun 2018
Judge: Mrs Elizabeth Barrett (Howthwaite)
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Placing Critique
11 months old, blue and tan dog. Good head, with not much furnishings as yet. Good bite. Very little stop and another with a kind dark eye. Moderate neck into well laid shoulders. Not too heavy in bone standing on good feet. Good in body and easily spanned. Racy hindquarters. Topcoat just coming in. Nice free movement, covering the ground well.
Blackpool & District Canine Society
22nd Jun 2018
Judge: Mr Karl-Erik Johansson
I was most happy with such a good entry on this my first CC-appointment having had close contact with breed since the early 70s.
Overall size was excellent as was temperament. I was able to span almost everyone although I had hoped for more typical otter-heads. There were some long and narrow muzzles. Bites were excellent and Pelts mostly good for the season.
Conformation and movement coming and going was very good. Maybe I am a bit more concerned about side movement as some who was excellent standing lost the topline on the move.
Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Derbyshire Agricultural & Horticultural Society Open Show
24th Jun 2018
Judge: Mr Colin Gullon (Barnfall)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG2, Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Placing Critique
11 month old blue & tan dog nice head & expression good neck & shoulders good harsh coat moved & showed well BPIB PG2.
East of England Agricultural Society
6th Jul 2018
Judge: Mr Bob Wright (Totherend)
Many thanks to the East of England Agricultural Society for the opportunity to judge my fist Championship Show and to the excellent stewards who nursed me through with efficiency and humour. I was humbled by the size of entry and the willingness of the exhibitors to travel the length and breadth of the country despite the intense heat from which we tried to protect the dogs as much as possible.
I was particularly impressed by the quality of the open classes which were peppered with exhibits worthy of a ticket but unfortunately they only gave me two. A large number of exhibits were up to size and only just spannable but thankfully many of them were also narrow. I found one kinked tail, several borderline mouths and many promising exhibits that disappointed in the width or movement of their fronts. There was also a dearth of muscle particularly on the upper thighs but there were plenty of loose thick pelts and harsh coats. I was delighted not only with my winners but many of those who came close but regretfully had to leave empty handed despite being worthy of more.
Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Placing Critique
Racey lines, good bite and expression with dark eye, easy span, thick loose pelt, neat feet, would benefit from more rear angulation, just preferred head and coat of 1 .
Goosnargh and Longridge A.S. Open Show
7th Jul 2018
Judge: G McDermott (Macadermus)
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
The Northern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
15th Jul 2018
Judge: Professor S P Dean (Tyrian)
Thoroughly enjoyed my day with the NBTC. My thanks to the Committee for the appointment and the exhibitors for their entry of Borders. I was well looked after all day and I would like to express my gratitude to my Stewards who did an excellent job by keeping focused on their task throughout the day. I was extremely pleased with the overall quality of the dogs across both sexes. For those who left without prize cards do not be too disappointed, I saw only one undershot jaw and no dog was out of place in the show ring. My top winners were all outstanding dogs and there were several others who deserve that label who were placed but did not reach the final accounting. Overall heads are very good but let’s be careful not to breed for too much strength in skull. Ensure we balance what we have with equal strength in muzzle and under-jaw and please lots more beautiful large white teeth. Most dogs had the correct outline, with many good top-lines and neat tails. Coats and pelts were generally very good and do not be afraid to show a Border in that rich, thick ,harsh, double coat they are well known for. Generally conformation was correct, with shoulders and stifles showing acceptable angulation. The straight stifle is quite rare, but equally let’s not over do the angulation of the hind limb as that produces weakness. Short hocks go best with correct stifles. Dogs with a length of leg, drive from hindquarters, tight feet and good ribbing did well today provided they had the typical Border Terrier characteristics we all look for. A few dogs are getting a little long in body for a variety of reasons. Some have their shoulder set forwards on the chest, some lack the well ribbed-back conformation and so appear to have long couplings and some have shorter legs than they ideally need. Much of this was marginal today but they are all points to remember as the breed moves forward. I was pleased with the CC line ups and excited by the quality in some of the youngsters coming through. It would have been nice to reward some of these emerging future champions with higher honours but the quality at the top was too much for relatively immature dogs.
Puppy - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Bakewell Agricultural & Horticultural Society Open Show
21st Jul 2018
Judge: Tracey Anscombe (Orangebox)
Thank you for the invitation to judge your border terrier classes. The location is very picture postcard. My two lady stewards were simply wonderful, thank you. I had a lovely entry of quality dogs with some very close decisions Coats were at differing stages which did play its part. I had no bad mouths or kinked tails and all dogs were entire.
Junior /
Reserve
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Tonge and District Canine Society Open Show
22nd Jul 2018
Judge: Sandy Lane
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Leek and District Show Society Open Show
28th Jul 2018
Judge: Anna Duxbury (Ridgebow)
I would very much like to thank the officers and committee for offering me this appointment at this lovely agricultural show, and for their hospitality. Thanks also to the efficient and helpful ring steward and most of all to all the exhibitors for allowing me the privilege of going over their dogs. It was a very windy day, which bothered some dogs on the table. Temperaments on the day were excellent, coats were very varied and all male dogs were entire.
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Placing Critique
12 month old lively blue and tan dog with good coat and pelt. Nice eye, good dentition. Nice bodylines and good length of rib and easily spannable. Tail slightly low set. Moved well in profile, but didn’t drive well from the rear when going away. Excellent temperament.
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Championship Show
30th Sep 2018
Judge: Mr David Fryer (Irton)
My thanks to the Club for an enjoyable day; and to my stewards Kevin and Julie who ensured that all flowed smoothly and that my only task was to judge the dogs. Thanks also to the rest of the committee and helpers who ensured a well run show. I was well pleased with the entry; real quality beyond the available cards in many classes. I had no bad mouths (a few lost and broken teeth, not a major problem to me); but quite a few with small teeth in a technically perfect bite. All males were entire. I had expected (from recent ringside observation) to find front movement, in particular, a problem; so was pleasantly surprised in the entry on the day in this respect. However, too many of the dogs did not have the construction and fitness to appear able to move efficiently over rough ground all day. Coats were variable, most being well prepared and tidy; pelts, on the whole, were good, but feet were often weak with thin pads.
Yearling - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
The Northern Border Terrier Club Open Show
7th Oct 2018
Judge: Gemma Vaughan nee Alpe (Holteal)
My thanks goes to Northern border terrier club firstly for the invite to judge, its was a great honour to judge in a geographically different area to myself. Thank you to all who had entered and all that showed under me.
The hospitality at the show was second to none with a fantastic lunch on offer.
Thank you to my steward Allen Horner on the day who helped run my ring very smoothly.
I was overall very pleased with the quality of dogs that were shown under me just one dog with a bad mouth and another dog with a kinked tail. Varying stages of coats today but I will not place down if I can see what I'm looking for coming through.
Again thank you for your entries and allowing me to judge your dogs.
Junior - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Placing Critique
Nice Blue & Tan in lovely coat,easily spanned with a nice a racey body,good tail set held well on the move
Grantham & District Canine Society Open Show
13th Oct 2018
Judge: Mr R Brewster (Breckgreen / Stowthorney)
I would like to thank the committee of Grantham and District CS for inviting me to judge at their Open Show on 13th October 20018. I would also like to thank the exhibitors for entering under me. I had a quality entry of beautiful dogs.
Junior /
Reserve
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
The Border Terrier Club Open Show
20th Oct 2018
Judge: Mr Kevin Green (Terabyte)
I would like to thank the club officers & committee for inviting me to judge their show. I would also like to thank the stewards Anna & Judith for doing an excellent job and for keeping the show flowing so well. I was very pleased with the entry and thank you to all the exhibitors for such a lovely entry. I had such lovely dogs & bitches to go over on the day, they had good coats and pelts overall, I was a little disappointed on movement. All dogs were entire.
Once again I would like to thank the Club for a well-run show and such enjoyable day.
Special Beginners - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Placing Critique
Blue & Tan nice teeth and bite, dark eyes. Correct eat set and good length of neck. Narrow front with good bend of stifle. Showed & presented himself well.
Clitheroe & District KA Open Show
21st Oct 2018
Judge: David Bell (Balintyne)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Placing Critique
BOB, liked the size of this young blue dog, head of good width, short in muzzle, good eye colour, ears small and well placed, ribs well back, tight well padded feet, free easy movement.
Wigan CS Open Show
4th Nov 2018
Judge: Mrs Julie North (Northborders)
I would like to thank the Committee for inviting me to judge the Border Terriers today , A lovely venue which allows good size rings , I was humbled by the size of my entry and I would to thank you all for attending , I had some lovely dogs to go over
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Placing Critique
15 mth old Blue and Tan Boy , A lightly built boy. Nice head and Expression Correct mouth , Not a lot of bone and still a little immature yet , narrow throughout. He`s a lovely harsh jacket and turned out nicely , easily spanned and ribs carry well back , Tail could be set better and be thicker , Moved ok
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
26th Jan 2019
Judge: Mr Bob Blackley (Vaevictus)
It was an honour and pleasure to Judge at this great club show, I would like to thank the officers and committee for inviting me, also a big thank you to all the exhibitors, my entry was fantastic full of quality, I’m sorry but some really good dogs were not in the top honours today. I thought the bitches in general were of better quality than the dogs which is good for the breed, and in the dogs, I also noticed some exhibits were lacking coat, a sign of Crufts approaching, but in general they were good.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Liverpool Terrier Club Open Show
24th Feb 2019
Judge: N Merrick
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Ashton in Makerfield Canine Society Open Show
2nd Mar 2019
Judge: Mr Anthony Hadley
Limit /
First Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
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.
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Placing Critique
Attractive markings Like his head pattern good eye and ear placement nice length of rib firm topline moved freely
Newark & DCS Open Show
23rd Mar 2019
Judge: David Taylor
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Placing Critique
basically same comments apply as above.
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.
Yearling - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Placing Critique
Well balanced blue and tan with clean straight front and good reach of neck. Pleasing head and expression. Moved and showed well for his handler.
National Terrier
6th Apr 2019
Judge: Mr Eddie Houston
My thanks to the Society for inviting me, to my stewards Dave and Pat who kept things moving and most especially to all the exhibitors for entering and allowing me the privilege of going over their dogs.
I was very pleased with my main winners and there was a lot of quality in the puppy classes which should augur well for the future. Temperaments were excellent, all males were entire and there were no serious mouth faults.
On the minus side there were quite a number of animals of both sexes which were up to size and front movement is a real problem throughout the age range. A few dogs were carrying too much weight and a couple could have done with carrying a bit more. There were a number of dogs lacking in muscle-ours is a working breed and an unfit dog would not be able to fulfill the job of a working terrier.
Yearling - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
20th Apr 2019
Judge: Mr Graham Richardson (Staynorwood)
I would like to thank the Officers and Committee for inviting me to judge their Open Show and also the sporting way in which the exhibitors accepted my decisions. Also thank you to my stewards Anna Duxbury and Bridget Singh for keeping the ring moving smoothly throughout the day. Most exhibits were shown in a fit condition although there were one or two that were a little over weight and nervous on the day.
Special Beginners - Dog or Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Placing Critique
Blue and tan , harsh double jacket. Well angulated hind quarters , moved ok
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 /
Third Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Placing Critique
Racy Blue & Tan with good coat & pelt.
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.
Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Chesterfield & Pinxton KA Open Show
16th Jun 2019
Judge: Mr Rodney Oldham
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Cheshire County Show
18th Jun 2019
Judge: John Scanlan (Pantycelyn)
Post Graduate /
Reserve
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Derbyshire Agricultural & Horticultural Society
23rd Jun 2019
Judge: Mr Jim McGhie (Keillor)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
East of England Championship Show
6th Jul 2019
Judge: Mrs Janet Alexander (Glenbucket)
Post Graduate - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
The Northern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
13th Jul 2019
Judge: Mrs Laura Illingworth (Thorneyhurst)
A big thanks to The Northern Border Terrier Club for there invitation to judge their club show, my first club open show was for the Northern many years ago, and the friendliness and hospitality has not changed. Thank you to the exhibitors for such a good entry and great atmosphere around the ring, and most especially to my two capable stewards Carolyn and Graham Richardson for keeping every thing flowing, and not putting a foot wrong all day. The quality of exhibits was second to none and many good dogs had to go home without a card, teeth were excellent and not one kinked tail or missing testicle all day, nice to see so many of the borders looked capable of doing a days work.
Mid Limit - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Placing Critique
Good moving dog, liked his head, thick pelt and harsh jacket
York Canine Association Open Show
21st Jul 2019
Judge: Margaret Davies (Glenorchy)
Many thanks to the society for their kind invitation to judge a well organised show. Also my stewards Carolyn and Graham Richardson who did an excellent job and last but by no means least the exhibitors for their entries. The grass was rather long and this could have affected the movement on some of the dogs.
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Placing Critique
blue and tan with good coat, presented in excellent condition. Good head, dark eye, good ear set, Level topline which he held on the move. RBOB.
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 /
First Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Placing Critique
Caught my eye for his smart outline and balanced proportions. Quality construction all through, a little bit loose on the move but basically sound and covered the ground well. A decent moderately broad head, in good coat, and easy to span.
Leek & DSS Open Show
27th Jul 2019
Judge: Mrs C E Sansom (Tarkaswell)
I would like to thank the Leek and District Show Society for inviting me to judge at their traditional agricultural show. Thanks also to my very efficient steward Sharon Bowers and to the exhibitors who gave me such a lovely entry and the honour of going over their dogs. Coats and pelts were generally good, but front movement was variable and I did find some exhibits with incorrect dentition.
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Placing Critique
Blue and tan 2 year old dog, with a dark eye, strong muzzle and correct bite. A deep, narrow body, with straight forelimbs and ribs carried well back, led into a strong loin and well set tail. With correctly angulated hindquarters and well let down hocks, he moved out soundly with purpose. Although heI preferred the coat and pelt of 1.
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.
Graduate - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Championship Show
22nd Sep 2019
Judge: Mr A Horner (Stineval)
May I take the opportunity to thank the Club and its members for inviting me to judge at this show, and for the super warm hospitality I received. Special thanks to my ring stewards Carolyn Richardson and Julie North, for being efficient and keeping me on track.
I found no bad mouths and as always in our breed, coats at various stages. Lots of spannable dogs and bitches which I like.
I would like to say a huge thank you to the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to go over their dogs, this was a real honour and I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Clitheroe and District CS Open Show
6th Oct 2019
Judge: Kay Aspin
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Selby Canine Society Open Show
26th Oct 2019
Judge: Dogs: Dr. M. Armstrong (Ploughdown) Bitches: Mrs. J. Carr (Wreighaugh)
Saturday was a very rainy day but the inhospitable weather outside contrasted sharply with the friendly atmosphere in the hall and the very warm welcome from committee members. I’d like to thank the exhibitors for braving the awful weather to come to the show, for their very good entry and their sporting spirit. I’d also like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge on the day and my stewards who organised the ring with great efficiency, courtesy and good humour.
Dr Margaret Armstrong
Thank you to the Committee for inviting me to judge the Border Terrier bitches at this very friendly, hospitable and well run Open Show. Thanks also to my stewards who were a great support. I was very grateful to the exhibitors for giving me a lovely entry of bitches and for the sporting way in which they accepted my, often difficult, decisions. I was pleased that my fellow Border judge, Dr Margaret Armstrong, and I were able to agree on both Best of Breed and Best Puppy in Breed without reference to our referee.
Judy Carr
Post Graduate - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Burnley & DCS Open Show
16th Nov 2019
Judge: Mrs Dawn Ingham (Calderside)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Lancashire Sporting Terrier Club Open Show
7th Dec 2019
Judge: Mr Richard Pyne (Arachne)
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
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.
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Placing Critique
another quality terrier of a finer build than1. Balanced and sound throughout but on the day just preferred the hind movement of 1.
Boston & DCS Championship Show
12th Jan 2020
Judge: Mrs P. Clark (Gameway)
This was my last judging appointment so thank you to all who entered under me today. I thoroughly enjoyed going over some very nice dogs. I would also like to thank my stewards Linda and Natalie who kept the ring running smoothly.
I was very happy to see my BOB take Group 4 and my BP Puppy Group 2.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
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 /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
25th Jan 2020
Judge: Ms. Suzanne Coldham (Annesuz)
I would like to thank the Officers and Committee for their very warm welcome and hospitality, and the exhibitors for their entries and generous applause for the winners. There was a fabulous atmosphere throughout the day which made it a real pleasure.
Having last had my hands on the breed at this level in October 2017 I am concerned about just how narrow some of the dogs are. Whilst the breed standard calls for the body to be ‘deep, narrow, and fairly long’ it should not be taken to the point of exaggeration. That being said my winners are very pleasing, well balanced specimens without recourse to any exaggeration and in my opinion fit for the original purpose of a Border Terrier.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Placing Critique
Blue and tan dog who possesses a very pleasing head, super front, small tight feet, level topline, real carrot tail, hind angulation correct, harsh dense coat. Loved him. Just preferred the overall size of the winner.
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 /
Reserve
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Ashton in Makerfield CS Open Show
29th Feb 2020
Judge: Mrs Felicity Snook (Pitcombe)
Limit /
Second Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Retford & DCS Premier Show
15th Mar 2020
Judge: Paul Eardley (Sherex)
Post Graduate /
Reserve
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Royal Cheshire County Show
21st Jun 2021
Judge: Mr Ian Hardman
Post Graduate /
Reserve
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
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.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
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.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
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.
Limit - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Darlington Championship Show
17th Sep 2021
Judge: Mrs E Cuthbertson (Ashbrae)
My thanks to Darlington Committee for the invitation to my ring stewards and the exhibitors for your entries. Not having attended a show since they started up again it was quite a surprize and worry to handle some very big dogs. I know size has always been a talking point in the breed but today it was a problem with some of the dogs, bitches were a much better size with some close decisions in their classes.
Another noticeable difference is some exhibitors deciding to run with their dogs, why I don’t know it’s something never seen or needed in the border ring. With some handlers in a class walking around and others deciding to run its not what is expected. Watching a dog and handler move in unison on a good, collected pace is much more acceptable.
Post Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Placing Critique
Typical b/T with nice head and expression. Strong jaw and good dentition. Good texture to coat and thick pelt, easy span and a steady showman.
The Yorkshire, Lancashire and Cheshire Border Terrier Club Championship Show
26th Sep 2021
Judge: Mrs D Bullen (Fevstone)
I would like to thank the officers and committee for the hard work and smooth running of the show. I would also like to thank my two stewards for doing an excellent job. The exhibitors seemed to enjoy the show judging by the popularity of my top honours. Unlike one particular exhibitor who needed his teddy putting back in his cot judging by his unsporting behaviour. 4 were found to be unspannable with a couple of bad mouths, also some were far to thin, which is unacceptable and one or two could have smelled a little sweeter. It's all well and good getting dressed up, you are letting your dogs down if they pong.
Mid Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Placing Critique
A racy blue and tan shown in good condition, narrow throughout. Moved and showed well
The Northern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
9th Oct 2021
Judge: Mr Jimmy Gilpin (Otterbobs)
I feel honoured to have been elected by the members to have judged their clubs 75 year show, and can I thank Alan and Graham for keeping things running so smoothly for me, and can I especially thank the committee for lunch that they provided and also Mr J Whalton for looking after me and my wife, I am not going to rant on about this and that but where have all the heads and tail sets gone ?
Mid Limit - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
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.
Mid Limit - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Placing Critique
Pleasing head and size. Good shoulders. Ribbed well back. Spans well.Harsh coat. Movement was a bit loose.
Hyde & DCS Open Show
13th Nov 2021
Judge: Tony Hall
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Placing Critique
masculine headed dog with keen expressive dark eye. Muscular neck, well laid shoulder, level topline and adequate rear angulation. Presented in hard condition with a coat of good texture, covered the ground with ease.
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
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.
Open - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Wath and West Melton Canine Society Open Show
5th Mar 2022
Judge: Mark Atkinson (Raedwulf)
Open /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
26th Mar 2022
Judge: Dr. Ron Wheatley (Loiriston)
I was very privileged and honoured to judge this excellent show and would like to thank the members of the Border Terrier Club for their invitation, and the committee for their help and hospitality. The committee and members had provided a wonderful range of Specials and mementos to celebrate the Centenary of the Club. Many thanks to my very efficient ring stewards, Carol Mackenzie, and Judy Carr, for their help through a long day. Thanks also to the exhibitors for the large entry of 183 dogs, making 223 entries with 43 absent, which ranged over many types. There was quality in depth in many classes with close decisions. I found no kinky tails, two exhibits with one missing front tooth, and a few bites that had worn even. Coats as might be expected were at different stages, most in good coat and a few with the top just coming through.
Open - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Placing Critique
Nice size blue and tan. Nice head with good teeth and jaw. Good coat and pelt.
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 /
Second Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Placing Critique
This blue and tan dog had a masculine head, dark eye and keen expression. Balanced in his construction, he was narrow throughout, with a lovely reach of neck which flowed into a deep and fairly long body. His balanced front and rear construction enabled him to move with purpose and drive.Presented in correct double jacket, although I preferred the depth of coat and pelt of my winner.
Ruthin Canine Society Open Show
18th Jun 2022
Judge: Bev Hanna (Kinaelan)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
York Canine Association Open Show
30th Jul 2022
Judge: Mr Ken Fraser (Ycart)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Placing Critique
Blue and tan Dog Correct bite, ok for shoulders and rib, good texture of jacket moved ok around the ring
Lancaster & DCS Open Show
20th Aug 2022
Judge: Carol Dunford (Quixol)
Open /
Reserve
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Morecambe & Heysham CA Open Show
21st Aug 2022
Judge: Mr Gareth Thomas (Gazstaff)
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
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 /
Reserve
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Class Critique
This was a class full of quality with some close decisions
Wolsingham & Wear Valley Agricultural Society Open Show
4th Sep 2022
Judge: Tracey Anscombe (Orangebox)
Thank you to the committee for the invitation to judge at your show and providing the steward, Lesley. She was brilliant keeping the ring and me in order! The classes were supported by the Northern Border Terrier Club which I know is greatly appreciated and lovely rosettes provided. I believe that not only did we have the biggest terrier entry but the biggest breed entry in the show. Thank you to everyone who entered, I thoroughly enjoyed my day. The weather held and no umbrellas required resulting in a pleasant ringside atmosphere and lovely exhibits to judge giving me a lot to think about.
Limit /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Lancashire Sporting Terrier Club Open Show
12th Nov 2022
Judge: Mr Tony Allcock MBE (Sleepyhollow)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Placing Critique
Dog Blue/tan dog. Pleasing head, super front, small tight feet, level topline, spanned OK. Harsh dense coat. Moved steadily. Close call.
Maghull and Merseyside Canine Society Open Show
4th Dec 2022
Judge: Claire McCusker (Zaracle)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
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 /
Third Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
Huddersfield & DCS Open Show
24th Sep 2023
Judge: Janette Callon (Russtam)
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Billyboy Blue At Chevinor
