Show Placings
National Terrier
2nd Apr 2022
Judge: Miss J Singh (Vandamere)
I would like to thank the Secretary of the National Terrier Club and committee members for their warm welcome and superb hospitality. I had a nice entry of 113. Inevitably there were some absentees. It was encouraging to see young handlers in the ring and I hope they continue to enjoy the show scene.
I found three wry mouths and one exhibit with a kink tail. A couple of exhibits were in need of muscle tone and condition. This is achievable by good feeding and exercise and not starvation. My thanks go to my very capable stewards who kept the proceedings running smoothly.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Royal Welsh Agricultural Premier Open Show
22nd May 2022
Judge: Miss E W Newton (Nevedith)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG2, Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Placing Critique
good head & expression on well balanced frame, sound in movement. BP
Bath CS Championship Show
27th May 2022
Judge: Mrs Jean Willetts (Hanway)
I would like to thank Bath Canine Society Committee for my invitation to judge Border Terriers at their show. I would also like to thank my steward as she was on her own, and did an excellent job of running the ring and dogs smoothly. I’d also like to thank all the exhibitors who entered, I had a very enjoyable day going over each of the dogs.
On the whole most of the dogs were in good condition. Most dogs presented had good pelts and coats, however there were a few with thin pelts. There were a few long tails and some large ears. The movement on the whole was sound.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
The Southern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
4th Jun 2022
Judge: Mr David Hunt (Ottaswell)
My sincere thanks to the officers and committee of the Southern Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge at this show on such a special occasion as the Queens Platinum Jubilee Celebration day, I am sure the celebration cakes were enjoyed by all. Thanks also to the various stewards who organised the entries on the day and kept the classes running smoothly. Having been show manager of this show for the past 12 years I appreciate the effort that was made by the committee members present on the day. A final thank you to all the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to assess your dogs.
With showers forecast and cool blustery weather outside it was decided to judge inside using a good sized ring that had good lighting with exhibitors/visitors able to view from 3 sides. I thought the entry was of a high quality, with several entries of both dogs and bitches deserving higher honours. In general the entries were in good condition. All males were entire and I found no kinked tails. Bites were of a good standard with just a few misplaced teeth, although teeth size varied considerably. Several exhibits would benefit from attention to feet to produce the small feet as required. Movement in general was better at the rear than in front. As usual coats were at various stages, with some exceptionally thick pelts to examine.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Three Counties Championship Show
9th Jun 2022
Judge: Mrs M J Alexander (Glenbucket)
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Placing Critique
well shaped head good coat moved well both ways.
Chepstow & DCS Open Show
19th Jun 2022
Judge: Alison Hinsley (Tigerbull)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG2, Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Llandysul DCS Open Show
31st Jul 2022
Judge: Mrs N Evans (Pendevour)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG2, Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
The Midland Border Terrier Club Championship Show
7th Aug 2022
Judge: Miss Rebecca Barber (Alcumlow)
Thank you very much to the committee of the Midland Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge this show, it is a club that is very dear to me having been a member for over 30 years and I very much enjoyed my day. Thank you to my three stewards Laura, La and Richard for doing an amazing job of looking after me and keeping me well fuelled! Thank you also to all of the exhibitors who made the decision to enter their beautiful dogs under me, I know that we have to be selective in this current climate and I was absolutely delighted with such a fabulous entry. I felt overall that the dogs were of excellent quality and the majority were turned out beautifully. Heads are good in the main, we are getting away from that bulbus rounded skull and teddy bear expression and going back to a more traditional look. I would say the things that need addressing the most are front angulation, there are still quite a few dogs lacking in upper arm and also poor rear angulation appears to be creeping in a little. However, I found some beautiful dogs and I was very pleased with my main winners, some classes were extremely competitive and some good dogs had to go cardless. I thank you all for persevering in the heat, it was a tough day for me judging in such intense heat, so I am sure it was difficult for the exhibits too. I hope my winners appreciated our crochet efforts with the personalised rosettes, which mum and I took a lot of pleasure in making.
Novice - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Bournemouth Championship Show
13th Aug 2022
Judge: Mr. David Matthews (Tojamatt)
Many thanks to Bournemouth Canine Association for asking me to judge, and also thanks to my two more than able stewards. It was a really hot day topping 35 degrees C, if I had entered I wouldnt have attened so I understand perfectly why we had quite a few absentees, and a outbreak of covid from a previous show, added to this ,many thanks to everyone who entered. I had some really nice examples of the breed to go over, and some hard decisions. The tent provided us with some much needed shade, and the dogs behaved very well and coped with the heat admirably. I had a couple of dogs not move as well as I know they can so gave them another opportunity to move again, and they put in a much better performance .The dogs were all presented in good order, clean teeth, short nails and tidy coats. A few coats were outstanding, harsh and dense, among the best I’ve come across.
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Placing Critique
A grizzle dog of nice size lovely in outline, well balanced, pleasing head ,dark eye, small neat ears not overdone but in proportion, with correct bite, narrow throughout, nice flow of neck into well placed shoulders and good ribs, easily spanned, good double coat and thick loose pelt moved well both ways, stood alone today, a nice well balanced dog, well presented.
Novice - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Placing Critique
1st in Puppy Dog
City of Birmingham Championship Show
3rd Sep 2022
Judge: Mrs K Newsome (Kighills)
I would like to thank the City of Birmingham committee for inviting me to judge the Border terriers today. It was a most enjoyable day and to top it off I had some quality dogs and bitches to go over. I would also like to thank the exhibitors for their entries and excepting my decisions.
The quality of borders were good and adhered to the breed standard. All mouths were good and all the dogs were entire. Heads on the whole were very good but some lacked a strong broad muzzle. The movement was good and many moved with drive. Many coats were harsh and thick and pelts were nice and loose. I would like to see some exhibitors pay a little attention to trimming the feet and nails.
It would also benefit a few exhibitors to take their young dogs to ring-craft more to socialise them. This would get them use to unfamiliar situations i.e. hands on the dog etc.
To my surprise my main winners Best Puppy Dog, 2nd Grad Bitch, Bitch CC & Bitch RCC were all related to the Glebeheath Kennels so well done to you.
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Placing Critique
Good head with nice shaped eyes, straight front, good top-line and carrot tail. Moved well.
Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Placing Critique
See Puppy Dog
South Wales Kennel Association
6th Oct 2022
Judge: Mr Stewart Golding (Beaconpike)
Thank you to the committee for inviting me to judge, this was my first time awarding CC’s. Thank you to my stewards for keeping the ring running smoothly. A big thank you must go to the exhibitors for a good entry especially on a Thursday in the middle of Wales in the current climate we live in. I only have a couple of concerns. Movement is paramount in our breed and these dogs should be able to cover ground easily I found due to poor shoulder angulation a few had restrained front movement. I did forgive coat in class placings where evidence of a new coat was present, however I did find a lot of single coated dogs possibly down to over grooming, my main winners all had correct double coat of depth. I had a very enjoyable day, thank you to everyone for accepting my decisions gracefully.
Junior - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Post Graduate - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Aberystwyth & DCS Open Show
16th Oct 2022
Judge: Paula Meacham
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Midland Counties Canine Society
30th Oct 2022
Judge: Mr Alan Small (Bethane)
I thoroughly enjoyed my day judging the Border Teriers at Midland Counties Champ. Show. Thanks to the Officers & Committee for the invite & especially to the exhibitors who presented me with such a wonderful entry of 230 from 174 dogs. It was a quality entry overall and I was particuarly impressed with the quality of the young stock which augers well for the breed. There's no Puppy or Veteran Groups at the Midland, which is a pity because I feel both would have done well. Must not be too greedy, as it was nice to see my BOB, Ch. Otterbobs Tolson top the Terrier Group and my Best Special Beginners, Thistlemead Sundance, take her respective Group as well.....Well done.
Special thanks to my Ring Stewards, Penny Lloyd & Gavin Argyle, who kept things moving along nicely. Border Terriers are dear to my heart having owned & bred them over a number of years. Thanks again for such a wonderful entry, I enjoyed your dogs and a nice atmosphere prevailed.
Junior - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
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 .
Yearling - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Graduate - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Boston & District Canine Society
8th Jan 2023
Judge: Tracy Butler (Ycart)
Firstly I would like to thank the officers and committee for inviting me to judge there well run show,also many thanks must go to my very capable stewards on an excellent job in keeping the ring running smoothly.
The biggest thanks must go the exhibitors for there entries,and there sportsmanship on my decisions.
In my opinon,my findings where as follows,the standard asks for “essencially a working terrier”,this is a statement that is very close to my heart.
Unfortunatley some do not fit this,short upperarms are still very present,restricting reach in movement.Some dogs would benefit from less food and more exercise.
Muscle tone varied greatly,some dogs lacking,these dogs are bred to do a job.
With the rising costs of entries,some exhibits would benefit greatly from a good tidy up and the mud removed from there under bellies.
I was pleased with my overall winners,some nice quality exhibits.
Yearling - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Special Beginners - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Placing Critique
3rd in yearling,grizzle,pleasing head with good strength of muzzle,correct bite,overall balanced dog,harsh jacket & thick pelt,bit on the heavy side,moves ok.
Manchester Championship Show
20th Jan 2023
Judge: Mrs Patsy Hollings (Gunalt)
Special Beginners - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Placing Critique
Only a youngster and tidy throughout. He has masculinity and not too big or leggy. Firm in outline and well handled .
Cardiff CS Open Show
29th Jan 2023
Judge: P Fricker
Junior /
Reserve
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Placing Critique
Dog. Masculine head, short muzzle and strong jaw, correct mouth, good width of skull with correct ear set. Good neck into well laid shoulders, narrow throughout. Neat feet, correct angulation, moved with drive.
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.
Yearling - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Placing Critique
Masculine but moderate Grizzle who moves out well. Pleasing head with a strong moderate neck into clean wither, sound topline with defined croup and well-set on carroty tail matched with good underline with firm loin. Balanced quarters. Moved out soundly in profile, covering the ground.
Pontypridd & DCS Open Show
1st May 2023
Judge: Mr Tony Allcock MBE (Sleepyhollow)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Placing Critique
19 months old with a pleasing head and expression. Overall of good size, well balanced and with good body proportions. Nice in shoulder. Topline fell away a touch at the croup. Well-muscled with strong hindquarters correctly angulated. Super feet and balanced bone. BOB & Group2
The Terrier Club of South Wales Open Show
14th May 2023
Judge: Mr R Wright (Borderexpress)
I would like to start by thanking the Officers and Committee of The Terrier Club Of South Wales for asking me to judge such a well organised and supported show and the wonderful hospitality on the day. Secondly to the exhibitors for the wonderful support and entry on the day of 54 dogs.
I enjoyed having the chance to go over some real quality dogs on the day and in a couple of the classes the placings could easily of been reversed. My Best Of Breed youngster showed himself really well on the day and continued to do so through to the Best In Show line up where he secured the grand honours of being awarded Best In Show by BIS Judge Mark Ord.
Yearling - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Placing Critique
19 month old grizzle dog of a medium size, pleasing head with a keen expression and nice ear. He is narrow throughout and stands on really nice small cat like feet, flows from his shoulders into a good top line/tail set and a nice underline. Has a really nice bend of stifle and set down in really good condition and jacket on the day.
Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Open Show
21st May 2023
Judge: Mr Ken Fraser (Ycart)
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Placing Critique
Red grizzle dog moderately broad skull, correct dentition good ear set, good length of neck with laid back shoulder placement, narrow fronted, spannable, good rear angulation with well placed tail-set, held top line stood and on the move covering the ground well, texture of jacket was harsh with a good pelt, well padded feet.
Bath Canine Society
29th May 2023
Judge: Mrs Anne Gregory (Remony)
My thanks to the officers and committee of Bath Canine Society for inviting me to judge today. A big thank you to my two very efficient stewards, Mark and Joyce, who kept the ring running smoothly and efficiently. Thank you also to the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to go over their dogs, it is always a privilege to do so. I was disappointed not to have been able to stay and watch the groups but circumstances outwith my control prevented me from doing so.
While there were plenty of good ‘otter’ heads in evidence, I found some heads lacking in muzzle strength and some with stops that were too deep, neither of which is desirable. Some exhibits were too heavy in frame and consequently didn’t come to hand easily. Some dogs had weak pasterns and feet that could have been tighter. Coats were at varying stages, with some in their underclothes, some just going over the top, and in some cases, this was a deciding factor. Overall, movement was good with correct tracking, plenty of drive off well angulated hindquarters and good length of stride. Some dogs could have benefited from more ring training and, at times, baiting on the table was excessive. A dog scrambling to get to bait makes it more difficult to assess. On a positive note, I did have some quality dogs to go over and was well pleased with my winners and final line-up. I was also pleased to see my Best Veteran win the Terrier Veteran Group, my Best Puppy shortlisted in the Terrier Puppy Group and my Best Special Beginners, Special Beginners Terrier Group 4
Yearling - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Placing Critique
Pleasing head of good type and correct bite, good legs and feet, straight front with good shoulder placement, narrow body, harsh jacket, good bend of stifle, moved well.
Southern Counties Canine Association
2nd Jun 2023
Judge: Miss Felicity Freer (Felfree)
Graduate - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
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.
Yearling - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Placing Critique
Balanced G/T dog. Good head proportions with keen expression and good teeth. Narrow front with good lay of ribs. Spannable. Good top line and tail set. Moved well in profile and coming and going. Shown in double jacket with harsh topcoat.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Class Critique
Close decision between first 3 in this class.
The Southern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
10th Jun 2023
Judge: Miss Julie Price (Oxcroft)
Thank you to all at the Southern Border Terrier Club for the invitation to judge your championship show this year, it was a great honour and privilege. The weather was hot and the venue was good to gain some shade for the dogs and myself! I had two very capable stewards who kept things running smoothy throughout the day, so thank to Kathleen Haugh and Sophie Liggat for their support. I really enjoyed my day and was more than happy with my winners. Thank you again for your hospitality.
I was looking for type, gameness, soundness and dogs that were fit to do a day’s work whilst not losing any attributes of the breed standard. Some exhibits were rather well muscled around the shoulders which made it difficult to feel the lay of the shoulders and this would also restrict their ability to go to ground. As a breed I think we are losing the otter heads and keen expressions which distinguishes the Border Terrier from other terrier breeds. A lady contacted me a week after the show and explained that she had attended the show during some of the bitch classes as she was looking to purchase a puppy having recently lost two of her old Borders. She explained she was now thinking of buying another breed as the dogs in the show ring did not look like the Borders she had had previously. She felt that they did not have the characteristic otter heads, and sadly I had to agree with her.
Overall, most dogs were fit for purpose and I am sure you all took the best dog home with you. In the current financial climate, all your entries were valuable to the club and it was a pleasure and an honour to go over your dogs.
Yearling - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Post Graduate - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
East of England Agricultural Society
6th Jul 2023
Judge: Joyce Martin (Merumhor)
Many thanks to the officers and committee for the invitation to judge Border Terriers at the East of England Agricultural Society Show, which was to be the last one run by this society. It was a super venue with lovely big rings which gave the dogs a chance to stride out. Many thanks to my ring stewards Peter and Lesley Armstrong for keeping things running smoothly and efficiently. I was delighted with my entry of 109 dogs making a total entry of 149 and pleased with the overall quality of dogs shown. Thank you to the exhibitors for giving the chance to go over your dogs and for the sporting way the placings were taken. It is indeed a privilege to have the opportunity do so. I was thrilled to be able to watch the terrier group and see my BOB - Stineval Lambert JW take group 1 in a quality line up. I also was delighted to hear that my BPIB - Glebeheath Ophelia went Group 3 in the Puppy Group.
Yearling - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Placing Critique
A grizzle dog with a good strong head. A nice size and narrow throughout with a good topline and harsh just going over.. Moved well.
Graduate - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
The Vale of Glamorgan Agricultural Society Open Show
9th Aug 2023
Judge: Jerry Robertson
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
The Welsh Kennel Club Championship Show
19th Aug 2023
Judge: Jane Morton Shaw (Fehmarn)
I would like to thank the WKC committee for inviting me to judge at this lovely show. It was very well organised with a super friendly atmosphere.
Thank you to all the exhibitors for your entry & accepting my decisions so graciously.
I thoroughly enjoyed my day, but I have to apologise for the late start! I’m always super early for everything, and had arrived on the showground by 8am. Unfortunately my watch battery ran out at 8.20 and I was mortified when I realised it had stopped and to find out that the time was 9.35!!!
I was very pleased to see my BOB, BPIB & BVIB shortlisted in their groups, with Veteran going on to Group 3.
Graduate - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Aberystwyth & DCS Open Show
1st Oct 2023
Judge: Mr Paul Richardson (Weisel)
Open - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Placing Critique
Typy, nice male with a head of good proportions, neck of moderate length into good shoulders, firm topline with a good underline, a very sound mover who covered the ground well
South Wales Kennel Association
13th Oct 2023
Judge: Mr W Shorthose (Cundytyke)
I think hind movement has generally improved though the same cannot be said for fronts. Most were shown in good coat and only one exhibit was clearly of poor temperament.
Post Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Placing Critique
Neat, handy size, some in this class were too big, good head, good reach of neck into well placed shoulder, correct hindquarters and moved best.
Amman Valley CS Open Show
4th Nov 2023
Judge: Mr Ken Andrews (South Wales)
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Ladies Kennel Association
8th Dec 2023
Judge: Mr Ken Bartlett (Dwilencia)
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Placing Critique
Otter head with neat set ears and dark eyes, good ribbing and harsh coat, carries a well set tail
South Wales Kennel Association Open Show
10th Feb 2024
Judge: Martin Hacker
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG4, Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
The Terrier Club of South Wales Open Show
11th Feb 2024
Judge: Sarah Pateman (Lessien)
First, I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge my breed the Border Terrier, then the Irish Terrier and all the handling classes.
This show was so friendly, and I was looked after from the minute I arrived till the moment I left.
Thank you, Tina Jones, for the delicious food and Richard Wright for being my steward for all my judging classes including the Irish Terriers and all the handling classes.
What an amazing entry I had although a few absentees the class of dogs present were of good quality, and I am very grateful to all exhibitors who entrusted in me to go over their dogs and accepting my decisions on the day
Limit - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Placing Critique
10/09/2021. Pleasing head with a keen expression and nice ear. He is narrow throughout, good bend of stifle and well balanced on the move, topline out at the croup. In good harsh jacket.
Bridgend & DKA Open Show
3rd Mar 2024
Judge: Mrs Laura Jordan-Smith (Jordith)
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Crufts
10th Mar 2024
Judge: Mrs Lesley Gosling (Akinside)
A tremendous entry of 275 Borders ( 25 absentees on the day)to enjoy handling, judging and placing. I must extend my appreciation to my two valiant stewards for their patience and skill in keeping classes moving. Thank you all.
I do believe our breed is changing, but in subtle ways. The lack of opportunities for true terrier work below ground for some Borders has been replaced by agility and other energetic pursuits, but lack of hard muscle tone has produced a ‘softer’ body on some exhibits. Some feet are slacker, pads are more spread and thinner and some fronts are wide. Movement is not always positive and a ‘driving’ action is lacking. Size is fluctuating too. We have a ‘working’ breed - let’s ensure that features defining the breed are not lost, i.e. ‘spannability’; a hard, harsh top coat and soft protective undercoat (not enough of those today); a dark, expressive eye, a broad skull and strong quarters – ‘the engine is at the back!’. Heads generally were good, but some bitch heads veered towards coarseness.
One thing not lost is the Border’s kind temperament – curious, interested and ready for anything.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Placing Critique
Red male with good pliable pelt and jacket of good texture. Strong head with broad skull; good tight feet and sound on the move.
Llanelli & DCS Open Show
7th Apr 2024
Judge: Miss Angie Nettle (Onziemehurst)
I would like to thanks the officers and committee of Llanelli & District Canine Society to judge the Border Terriers at their show in Carmarthen, Wales. Nice to see my BOB got Group 2 in the Terrier Group judged by Rob McLeod
Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Placing Critique
Red male with good pliable pelt and jacket of good texture. Strong head with broad skull; good tight feet and sound on the move.
West of England Ladies Kennel Society
26th Apr 2024
Judge: Mandy Holmes (Bimandi)
Many Thanks to WELKS for asking me to judge at their show, it was an honour, also thank you so much to everyone that entered under me, I had some great dogs to go over. Congratulation to all my winners. Thanks also go to my very competent stewards for keeping my ring running smoothly.
All the males were entire. Apart from 3 level bites all mouths were correct and teeth of good size. Temperaments were all sound except one or two that really didn’t like being in the noisy hall and were a little bit subdued. It’s hard to judge true movement on a slippery concrete floor and in some classes the placings could have changed if we had been outside on grass.
Post Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Placing Critique
Workman type of male, narrow throughout. Alert expression. Thick coat and pelt and spannable. Moved out well.
Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Premier Open Show
18th May 2024
Judge: Mr John Scanlan (Pantycelyn)
Post Graduate /
Reserve
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Southern Counties Canine Association
1st Jun 2024
Judge: Dr Ian Gabriel (Gabybryl)
This was my first-time awarding Challenge Certificates in Border Terriers and many thanks to those that entered under a non-breed specialist, and well done for braving what was a bitter wind. If this was a representative entry, then I am heartened by the general health and condition of the breed. Good coats, good pelts and super large dentition were the majority. There are some nice youngsters in the lower classes. Just two points as a non-specialist if I might be permitted, firstly the standard calls for a small ear and I found quite a few otherwise nice exhibits with large houndy ears which did somewhat detract from the overall expression. Secondly several dogs broke quite markedly at the front pastern which spoilt the overall impression on the move, these points need watching.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Three Counties Agricultural Society
8th Jun 2024
Judge: Mr Eddie Houston (Earthwise)
My thanks to the Society for inviting me, to my very capable stewards, Bill and Tricia for their efficiency and helpfulness and especially to the exhibitors who afforded me the honour of going over their dogs.
The weather was kind and the ring of sufficient size to allow dogs to get into their stride.
Overall I felt that there was more quality in the bitches but was more than pleased with my main winners in both sexes. Size and front movement continue to be problems and coats were at all stages of growth-this did affect some placings. I only found one undershot bite and all males were entire. Several dogs were carrying rather too much condition but more worrying were the few who were almost painfully thin which also meant that these dogs couldn’t possibly possess the muscle needed for work. A number of dogs would benefit from more exercise to improve their muscletone.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
The Southern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
9th Jun 2024
Judge: Mrs. Margaret Bailey (Grindelvald)
I would like to thank the officers and committee for asking me to judge their show, it was an honour. Also for making David and myself so welcomed and the enjoyable lunch. The quality of the Borders were pleasing to go over. Big thank you to my stewards Julie and Robert, keep the classes running smoothly all day. Finally thank you to all the exhibitors who braved the cold weather, it did stay dry and allowing me to go over their dogs. All the males were entire, as usual the coats were at various stages which cost some dogs higher placing. Some wide fronts let them down, large ears were a problem in some exhibits. I was delighted with all my winners such quality.
Mid Limit - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Chepstow & DCS Open Show
16th Jun 2024
Judge: Mr David Nightingale (Knowbury)
Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Windsor Championship Dog Show
29th Jun 2024
Judge: Mrs Sandra Girling (Benattivo)
Thank you to the officers and committee of Windsor Championship Dog Show for the invitation to judge at this level for the first time at such a prestigious show. I must also thank my two very experienced stewards Bill & Trish Gray who were a great support to me with their calm, friendly and pleasant manner. I would also like to express my sincere thanks to all the exhibitors who entered their border terriers under me and accepted my decisions in a sporting manner.
The weather became very hot as the day progressed with some dogs flagging a little on the move. Fortunately we had some shade via the marquee, the grass had got quite dried out and I felt a few exhibits didn’t move as well as others on it but generally movement was better than I have observed in the past. I must also mention how disappointed I was to find so many exhibits with dirty teeth, cleaning them should be part of a dog’s care and grooming routine.
I was so delighted with my top winning border terriers that I felt had exceptional breed quality and were presented and shown to best advantage.
Many quality exhibits were in some classes down the line or unplaced due to the depth of quality present and on another day may change places.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
The Southern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
29th Jun 2024
Judge: Mrs Margaret Sneddon (Kersfell)
I would like to thank the Committee for offering me this appointment, I was honoured to be given this opportunity. Thank you also to my stewards for all their hard work keeping the show running as smoothly as possible, for which I was very grateful. There were some lovely dogs present but front movement and lack of correct length and angulation of the upper arm continues to be a problem in some exhibits as well as size and correct coat . We should not forget the first line in the breed standard “essentially a working terrier”.
Mid Limit - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Llandysul DCS Open Show
27th Jul 2024
Judge: Mr John Scanlan (Pantycelyn)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Paignton Championship Show
2nd Aug 2024
Judge: Tracey Anscombe (Orangebox)
Thank you to the officers and committee for my first-time appointment at this level. This show is my ‘local’ which made it even more special, If you have never been it is worth the trip down the M5 a warm welcome will meet you.
I was thrilled with the quality of my entry, one observation I did find a lot of untidy feet, splayed toes, long nails and thin pads, I did however find no kinked tails and only one mouth fault.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Placing Critique
Grizzle and tan presented in new tight coat that showed off his outline. He was a nice sort to go over but neither of the two remaining dogs in this class moved as well as 1 and 2.
Vale of Glamorgan Agricultural Society Open Show
7th Aug 2024
Judge: Mr Gavin Robertson (Soletrader)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Placing Critique
Mature dog, broad skull, short muzzle, medium size ears, muscular neck, high set tail, correct proportions, would prefer a tighter jacket on him
Welsh Kennel Club Championship Show
16th Aug 2024
Judge: Mr Stuart Plane
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Placing Critique
A dog who is good for size and was in such good form, he is very well balanced, and used his tail correctly but not as true moving as the winner
Pontardulais Agricultural and Horticultural Society Open Show
26th Aug 2024
Judge: Mr Kevin Yeates (Bluebabel)
My thanks to the Secretary Gareth Thomas for inviting me to Judge Border Terriers today. I enjoyed my day, and it was good to see my B.O.B. gained TG1 & my B.P.I.B gain TPG2
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Limit /
First Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Placing Critique
2yrs old grizzle & tan boy, lovely head proportions & keen expression, good earset & dentition, good angulation throughout with a moderately short carrot tail, spannable with new coat just coming through. Happy to award him Res b.o.b.
Aberystwyth & DCS Open Show
6th Oct 2024
Judge: Tania Gardner
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
South Wales Kennel Association
13th Oct 2024
Judge: Mrs Trudi Baird (Dowgri)
I was honoured to accept SWKA's invitation to judge at their championship dog show where I received a warm welcome,even on cold day!
A Big applause to my two fabulous stewards ( I’m so sorry I forgot to make a note of your names – you were so appreciated by myself and the exhibitors)
It was such a very cold day inside the halls ,though myself being on my feet continuously moving,I kept warm.Unsurprisingly some dogs were feeling the chill and shivering on the table which showed how cold it was.
I was honoured and humbled to have such a fabulous entry both numerically and in quality, especially the limit & Open dog classes where I can quite rightly use the old cliche “I wish I had more cards to give out “, it's unfortunate when you have to let some dogs go unplaced that had great appeal, but such was the quality today .
Before my journey back to Cornwall that day I managed to stay and watch the groups where both the BoB & BPIB gave fantastic accounts of themselves, the exciting puppy gaining PGrp 1, he went back for the final day to go all the way to BPIS.
We were sadly unfortunate to have a large Terrier breed crated close by who's owners seemed unaware of the their unattended dogs behaviour ,every time human or dog traffic went by it caused them to “ kick off “frequently .This isn't fair on dogs on the table being examined or dogs on the move, therefore I had to stop judging twice until attempts to quieten the offending dogs were made.
A few points of note were-
A small handful of youngsters lacked body condition, I could feel ribs with no covering teamed with thin pelts. I believe diet & exercise comes into play here so consider what & how much you’re feeding , plus good exercise regime
Mouths were disappointing ,some with very small teeth & more untidy bites than I've encountered in the past.
Movement was ok in the main though it let down some otherwise beautiful exhibits who looked a picture stood but sadly fell apart on the move, we had the odd flicking out front foot , plaiting fronts, crabbing , wide rears & some loosing their top lines.
Lastly a plea – it would help immensely if exhibitors didn’t use excess bait on the table while a judge is trying hard to get a good clear look at bites ,it meant a fight to get a proper view of the mouth while a dog is having bait pushed in or the dog is busily chewing . Holding off baiting until the judge has got past the head would be most helpful.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Midland Counties Canine Society
25th Oct 2024
Judge: Professor A S Milton (Baillieswells)
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Amman Valley CS Open Show
2nd Nov 2024
Judge: Mr Joe Ashe (Ebrooks)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
Port Talbot & Neath CS Open Show
10th Nov 2024
Judge: David Bell (Balintyne)
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Foxchapel Perfect Day with Foxcourt
