Show Placings
Paignton Championship Show
6th Aug 2022
Judge: Mr Graham Pickering (Picer)
It was an honour to be asked to judge at Paignton & District Fanciers Association. My thanks go to the officers and committee for their kind invitation to judge Border Terriers and their excellent hospitality. I had a lovely day at this well organised show and would like to also thank the stewards, Helen & Norma, for keeping me on track and in order. The weather was exceptionally hot and although I do like to judge outside, I am sure exhibitors, and their dogs were grateful for the shade and cool that being inside gave us.
Although I did not have a huge entry, I was fortunate to have some real quality dogs entered and had some very hard decisions to make, however, at the end of judging I was delighted with my winners. On the downside, I did find some mouths that were not as they should be and some dogs who were deep in chest and therefore difficult to span. However, the most disappointing element was the lack of detail that some exhibitors pay to feet. The standard states that feet should be ‘small with thick pads’, however, quite a few exhibits had untidy feet with long nails. Although this seems minor point, long hair around the feet detracts from the overall look of the Border Terrier.
I was disappointed that I could not stay to watch the group, but unfortunately, I had to leave due to other commitments. I was delighted that all my top winners were shortlisted in the group and very pleased that my Special Beginner winner went Group 1 and the Best Puppy winner went Group 3.
Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Glenaig Huntsman By Badgerbeck
Placing Critique
A lovely, strong workman like dog with super head, well filled under the eye and a good strong under jaw, finished off with a typical keen expression. Good reach of neck, flowing into smooth well placed shoulders. Well-shaped body, flat ribs and easily spanned and a good strong loin and good bend of stifle. Shown in good, harsh coat and thick flexible pelt and stood on small, well padded feet. Pushed hard in the challenge, was unlucky to meet the winners in Open Dog.
The Southern Border Terrier Open Show
5th Mar 2023
Judge: Mr Matt Smith (Alncroft)
Many thanks to the club for the invitation to judge at their show and for their hospitality. Thank you to my stewards, and the exhibitors for entering under me. I thoroughly enjoyed my day and was pleased with the quality present. Many of the classes were close decisions and coats played a big part in final standings. Whilst I didn’t find any dogs that I couldn’t span, having spent a lifetime around working terriers some of the bitches in particular were on the larger end of the scale for preference.
Reserve Best Dog
Name at show: Glenaig Huntsman By Badgerbeck
Open - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Glenaig Huntsman By Badgerbeck
Placing Critique
Different in type to 1, more cobby, there is a lot to like about him. Turned out in good coat with a very good pelt. Eye catching head of good strength but not over done, with neat ears. Straight in front standing on the best of feet. Spannable, well muscled and balanced. Straight coming and going. RBD
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
16th Apr 2023
Judge: Miss Tracey James (Blackmine)
A bit thank to the committee of EABTC for inviting me to judge their championship show. I really enjoyed my day and when I later looked at the catalogue to see my winners I found it interesting reading, as all my major winners were of similar lines.
Mid Limit - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Glenaig Huntsman By Badgerbeck
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
Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Glenaig Huntsman By Badgerbeck
Placing Critique
Strong head of excellent type, little stop, moderately broad flat skull and strong jaw, straight front legs with the neatest of feet, narrow easily spanned body with ribs well laid back, well placed shoulders, well angulated, well muscled hindquarters, presented in a tight harsh jacket over a good pelt, moved out soundly and with drive.
Southern Counties Canine Association
2nd Jun 2023
Judge: Miss Felicity Freer (Felfree)
Limit - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Glenaig Huntsman By Badgerbeck
Placing Critique
Lovely dog who had a lot of rind presence. Slightly deeper in chest that 1. Thick pads, tight feet. Harsh coat and thick pelt. Strong muzzle and ears well set.
The Southern Border Terrier Club Open Show
16th Sep 2023
Judge: Mr Robert Brewster (Stowthorney & Breckgreen)
I would like to thanks the officers and committee of The Southern Border Terrier Club for giving me the honour of judging their Open Show. I first signed the contract for the show in 2017, but due to Covid and the Lockdown I have only just fulfilled my judging appointment. Whist remembering those who are no longer with us due to the Covid Pandemic. I was happy with my entry and would like to also thank the exhibitors for entering under me and thank them all for taking my decisions, some of which were difficult, in a sportsmanlike way. I found most exhibits to be in good order, but I was quite worried that I found some younger exhibits with a build-up of scale on their teeth. This should be addressed as soon as possible. I was also delighted with a young exhibitor, attending her first show, on a whole handling her young dog so well whilst full of nerves and inexperience. We need to encourage these youngsters as they are the custodians of our breed
Best Opposite Sex
Name at show: Glenaig Huntsman By Badgerbeck
Best Dog
Name at show: Glenaig Huntsman By Badgerbeck
Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Glenaig Huntsman By Badgerbeck
Placing Critique
Grizzle and tan dog. Broad skull with neat ears and dark eyes. Nicely angulated front and rear. Spanned with ease. Moved well. Just needed a bit more coat today. He has a good reach of neck flowing into well laid shoulders. Harsh double jacket. Level topline which he held on the move. Moved out with drive. Really liked this dog. Pleased to award him Best Dog and Best Opposite Sex
