Show Placings
The Sporting Terrier Association of Yorkshire
16th Feb 2014
Judge: Mr Jem Thomas (Daluce)
Puppy /
Third Place
Name at show: Emblehope Cape Verdi At Northborders
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Emblehope Cape Verdi At Northborders
Placing Critique
Blue and tan bitch just 6 months old. Handy size. Excelled in coat and pelt which was the thickest on the day. Moved around the ring with ease and confidence for one so young.
Liverpool Terrier Club
23rd Feb 2014
Judge: Miss Tracey Peacock (Ragatam)
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Emblehope Cape Verdi At Northborders
Placing Critique
Another nice puppy, only 6 months old. Blue & Tan. A very good type and size. Just needs time to develop. Moved in a very positive manner with reach and drive.
Junior /
Reserve
Name at show: Emblehope Cape Verdi At Northborders
National Terrier Club
5th Apr 2014
Judge: Mr David Hunt (Ottaswell)
My thanks to the committee of the National Terrier Club for their invitation to judge at this group championship show. Thanks also to my stewards Brian Doyle and John Callow for their help and assistance in keeping me organised and the ring running smoothly. My appreciation also to the exhibitors for such a large entry in these tough financial times.
The ring was large with lots of space for dogs to move freely without being forced to stop/start. In general the dogs were in good condition. I found 1 dog that was not entire. Although teeth were mostly OK, apart from a few misaligned, they varied greatly in size. Coats varied as always but I judge on the day and lack of coat is taken into account when placing exhibits. I was concerned at the number of exhibits down on their pasterns, not giving the small feet as required. Many younger exhibits would really benefit from regular ringcraft experience.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Emblehope Cape Verdi At Northborders
Novice - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Emblehope Cape Verdi At Northborders
National Dog Show
9th May 2014
Judge: Mr Rainer Vuorinen (Finland)
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Emblehope Cape Verdi At Northborders
Placing Critique
Very good proportions and topline, very good head, narrow ribcage, well angulated, good movement.
Blackpool & District Canine Society Championship Show
20th Jun 2014
Judge: Mr Peter Bakewell
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Emblehope Cape Verdi At Northborders
Placing Critique
Pleasing in outline and overall balance, typey head, alert expression, nicely made body, good hindquarters, and tail.
East of England Championship Show
6th Jul 2014
Judge: Miss Jean Singh
I would like to thank my stewards who kept the event running smoothly. My decisions were made on the exhibit on the day
I found heavy ears are creeping in, detracting from the otter head and keen expression. An excessive amount of exhibits were not in hard, toned condition. ‘Couch potato’ dogs come to mind. Front movement is also a cause for concern. I found two level mouths, one just level and a puppy , had a tooth out of line. My decision on some unplaced exhibits were a culmination of a long foreface and untypical expression, unspannable even though I gave some leeway and poor front movement.
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Emblehope Cape Verdi At Northborders
Placing Critique
litter sister to winner, similar lines but slightly heavier in ears, a more rounded eye would have improved her expression. She has a good coat and outline and moved positive.
Wigan and District Canine Society Open Show
2nd Nov 2014
Judge: Mr. Bob Wright (Totherend)
My thanks to the organisers, steward and exhibitors for a welcoming and well supported show. There were some quality exhibits and although there was a variety of types they were generally within the breed standard. A few exhibits were the right side of spanable but only just, dentition was generally good and there were no signs of poor temperaments.
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Emblehope Cape Verdi At Northborders
Ladies Kennel Association
14th Dec 2014
Judge: Mr David G Winsley (Davmar)
Though the standard calls for a narrow body I found many dogs who were too skinny & I could easily feel their ribs! Heads were quite disappointing, many had long weak muzzles not the proportions one associates with an Otters head. Many exhibits lack the small round foot & I doubt if they would cope with the exercise it needs to follow a horse. Coats were mixed & many just a seasonal problem.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Emblehope Cape Verdi At Northborders
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
28th Mar 2015
Judge: Mr. Carl-Gunnar Stafberg (Bombax) Sweden
I will thank the club and the show committee for inviting me to judge this prestigious show, I feel very honoured to be invited. I really enjoyed my day and was very pleased with huge entries. My winner was really top quality border terriers, excelling in type and heads. The overall quality was very good, but I hoped to see more quality in the younger classes. Size was ok, coats in different stages because of the time of year. It was about 40 years since I judged my first CCshow in England and I still enjoy it so much. My stewards did a fantastic job on the day, keeping both me and the dogs in order. They make it running very smooth and efficient, thank you!!!
Limit - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Emblehope Cape Verdi At Northborders
Placing Critique
Blue and tan, smart bitch with nice head and expression. Nice top line, moves well.
The Northern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
18th Jul 2015
Judge: Mrs Hilary Gilpin (Otterbobs)
Thank you to the officers, committee and members for voting for me to judge their Championship show 2015.
My stewards were just perfect, even the couple of birds flying around enjoyed the day.
As you know it's all too easy to judge from the ringside but when you are in the ring judging dogs of varying sizes, heads, coats etc, I felt I did the best I could with the exhibits shown.
All dogs were entire, mouths were correct and teeth were of good size and clean apart from one level bite which is acceptable.
Movement needs to be improved front and rear, muscle tone was lacking in quite a few, presentation on some was dreadful, two dogs needed feeding up, but the main winners were of good standing.
Mid Limit - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Emblehope Cape Verdi At Northborders
Driffield Agricultural Society
3rd Oct 2015
Judge: Miss Jean Singh
Many thanks to my two efficient stewards who kept the proceedings running smoothly. On the day I was surprised to find 4 level mouths, although a level mouth is acceptable in the standard, a scissor bite is preferable. Some exhibits could have been shown in a fitter condition and have their long nails clipped.
Limit - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Emblehope Cape Verdi At Northborders
The Border Terrier Club Open Show
17th Oct 2015
Judge: Mrs. Joyce Martin (Merumhor)
I would like to thank the Border terrier Club for the invitation to judge at the Open Show at Low Hesket. It was an honour and privilege to be offered this appointment. I was delighted with the super entry of 96 dogs making a total entry of 132 and appreciate the turnout of so many fine dogs on the day and the sporting way my decisions were taken. Thank you to my ring stewards Ken McKenzie and Dave Hodgson for keeping everything running smoothly for me. Also thank you to the committee for their hospitality and to Jane Shaw for providing a lovely lunch which I enjoyed very much.
Limit - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Emblehope Cape Verdi At Northborders
National Dog Show
8th May 2016
Judge: Mr Peter Bakewell
Limit - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Emblehope Cape Verdi At Northborders
Blackpool & District Canine Society
24th Jun 2016
Judge: Mrs Trudi Baird
My first CC appointment and a big thank you is due to the officers and committee of Blackpool & district canine society for allowing me the honour to judge at your show.
It was an immensely satisfying day judging a quality entry of Border terriers.
I found size in general to be excellent with only a couple who were too large that I couldn’t span. Mouths were all acceptable, with just a few who had teeth out of line. All Males were entire.
Coats were a problem, not on my main winners I hasten to add, and a good few exhibits were brought out too early in the coat department. Some judges may overlook this very important part of the breed standard but I certainly couldn’t. Upholding the maxim “essentially a working terrier”, a good double weather protective coat is a must!
I was thrilled when I stood back and looked at my DCC & BCC when they came in to challenge for best of breed, I thought they were very similar for type and stamp. A very pleasing and humbling conclusion to judging the dogs and bitches. Best of breed went to the bitch in a very close challenge; simply it was her head and expression that won me over.
Thank you to each and every exhibitor for bringing your dogs under me and accepting my decisions with grace.
Limit - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Emblehope Cape Verdi At Northborders
Placing Critique
Fabulous ticking on this Blue and tan with a superb coat and pelt, maybe a bit plain in the head but it’s correctly proportioned, lovely balance to her outline, with good angles front and back, tail was short and thick and set well, fit well conditioned girl who moved with drive and accuracy .
Leeds Championship Show
22nd Jul 2016
Judge: Mr Ken Bartlett
My thanks to the officers & committee for this appointment giving CCs in this breed for the first time, also the exhibitors for a lovely entry, also my two stewards who kept things running smoothly.
Limit - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Emblehope Cape Verdi At Northborders
Class Critique
Another very good class.
