Show Placings
West of England Ladies' Kennel Society
28th Apr 2019
Judge: Mrs L A Crawley
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Keep Smiling
Placing Critique
Quality blue puppy of only 6 months with racy body, good outline standing, typical Border head of correct strength. Lovel dark eye and good mouth. Needs time to strengthen in muscle which hopefully will improve movement, inclined to crab when moving today. Shown in good coat of correct texture.
National Dog Show
11th May 2019
Judge: Mrs Anne Heathcote (Saxheath)
I would like to thank the Society for giving me the opportunity to judge our breed for the first time at their 160th Anniversary show and for their hospitality. I was able to complete the judging in good time thanks to my two excellent Stewards Steph and Alan.
The quality of the entry was pleasing overall but one or two could have benefited from tidying , it is a show and you owe it to your dog to present them well , and I was unable to span a few . However , my main winners were for me the correct size and in some of the classes the decisions were very close.
Thank you for accepting my decisions so gracefully.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Earthtaw Keep Smiling **
Class Critique
(*) this exhibit was subsequently disqualified by the Kennel Club being in breach of regulation F(1)8.j.(2) as per KC Journal October 2019 and the exhibits marked ** were each moved up to the next higher award
Devon County Show
17th May 2019
Judge: Mrs C E Sansom (Tarkaswell)
I would like to thank the officers and committee of the Devon County Show for the invitation to judge today. The exhibitors gave me a lovely entry and accepted my decisions in a sporting manner. My stewards Trudi Conibere and Caitlin Channon were very efficient, and did a great job managing to keep the paperwork dry when the weather turned against us.
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Keep Smiling
Placing Critique
7 month old blue & tan dog, who showed himself well with confidence. Broad, masculine head, dark eye, short, strong muzzle and correct bite. He presented a balanced picture, both standing and on the move. Good reach of neck, which flowed into a level topline and well set tail. Correct construction and sound movement. Preferred the size of 1.
Bath Championship Show
27th May 2019
Judge: Miss Felicity Freer (Felfree)
Many thanks to the Officers and Committee for my invitation to judge this superb breed. The weather was not on our side to start but it warmed up and made for a superb day. I have owned or shown this breed for over 20 years and found a real mixed bag today. I found the youngsters to be really pleasing which is promising for the breed. Many thanks to all the exhibitors for taking the time to show under me.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Keep Smiling
Placing Critique
Bigger b/t dog. Big teeth. In good coat and presentation
Puppy - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Earthtaw Keep Smiling
The Southern Counties Canine Assocation
1st Jun 2019
Judge: Miss J Singh (Vandamere)
I was a delighted to receive the invitation to judge at this friendly and well run show The weather was glorious and there was a nice atmosphere around the ring.
I thoroughly enjoyed my day as I had some quality dogs to go over and this was reflected on the impressive results in the Group placings . I was thrilled to learn that the Best of Breed was awarded Terrier Group 1, my bitch CC winner was awarded Terrier Junior Group 2, the puppy gained Puppy Terrier Group 3 and the veteran was awarded Veteran Terrier Group 3. Is this a new record for group placings at one show for the breed?
The day was kept running smoothly by my two stewards Alan McKenzie and Sue Hann,
I was concerned about the number of exhibits with misplaced teeth. In total I found five exhibits each with a misplaced tooth, also two kinked tails and one exhibit with one testicle. Some exhibits were lacking in muscle tone and condition.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Keep Smiling
Placing Critique
Blue and Tan pleasing in head and muzzle, he has a good bite with big strong teeth. His ears were slightly on the large size however he has time on his side. He was spannable and in good coat, moved ok.
Three Counties Championship Show
6th Jun 2019
Judge: Mr D Mitchell (Paleside)
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Keep Smiling
Placing Critique
Blue dog, strong in head, good in front and strong in loin for a young pup.
The Southern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
8th Jun 2019
Judge: Mrs Jayne Gillam (Orenberg)
Many thanks to the Southern Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge at their Championship show, it was an interesting day going over the dogs and I thank the exhibitors for their good sized entry and the sporting way in which they accepted my decisions. Thanks must also go to my excellent stewards, Tina Morgan and Felicity Freer who kept me on track and everything running smoothly throughout the day.
Coats were at varying stages of growth and there was a wide variety of types, and a few with heavy shoulders and short, round oversprung ribs and poor toplines. I was quite surprised to see some faults in the entry which I wasn’t expecting, I found a young male with only one testicle descended, three with teeth out of line, one whose mouth didn’t close correctly and two kinked tails.
I judged the entry as I saw the dogs on the day, and as always I was looking for a dog which excels in breed type, fits the standard and appears capable of doing a day’s work. I value all the essentials required in a working dog and also those who have that extra something as a show dog. I was pleased with my winners and look forward to watching show careers with interest.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Keep Smiling
Placing Critique
8 months B&T, strong headed youngster, in good coat but would like to see a bit more ticking, hope he doesn’t grow on anymore, moved a tad close behind.
Windsor Championship Show
27th Jun 2019
Judge: Mrs Jena Tuck (Nettleby)
My thanks to the Society for inviting me, to my two very able stewards who kept everything moving smoothly, and to the exhibitors for giving me the privilege of going over their dogs. I was delighted by my winners, and by the overall quality of the entry.
Junior - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Earthtaw Keep Smiling
East of England Championship Show
6th Jul 2019
Judge: Mrs Janet Alexander (Glenbucket)
Junior - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Keep Smiling
Placing Critique
Blue & tan 9 mths with good harsh coat& loose pelt good head moved well
Yeovil & District Canine Society Premier Open Show
13th Jul 2019
Judge: Tracey Anscombe (Orangebox)
Thank you to the committee of this fantastic, friendly and well organised show for the appointment to judge originally the Border Terriers, but due to the group judge Colin Richardson falling fowl to a dodgy Chinese I was extremely honoured to be able to cover his breed classes with Darwin Martin completing the AV and Group. I wish Colin a speedy recovery. Thank you to the exhibitors for bringing their dogs.
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Keep Smiling
Placing Critique
Super 9 month old Blue and Tan dog who when walked into the ring I thought would be my winner, he has real ring presence with out being flashy. Larger framed than 1st and caring more bone and condition which unfortunately made him harder to span. Excels in head with a true vaminty glare. In harsh jacket with ticking coming on his muscular thighs. Well set on tail used on the move which he certainly does. A lot to like.
Minehead & DCS Open Show
24th Jul 2019
Judge: Mr Laurie Hunt (Setthornes)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG3, Earthtaw Keep Smiling
Special Yearling /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Keep Smiling
Paignton Championship Show
3rd Aug 2019
Judge: Mr. Mark Ord (Marnadee)
Thank you all who entered today some classes more difficult than others & some that could change places on a different day. For me it is all about judging the dog on the day and how it performs. I am sad to say I found many of the males difficult to span, I was not impressed with a lot of the heads, the standard is specific on what it requires. Tails I found better than previously. A lot of dogs I thought good on the stack fell apart in front movement. Bitches for me had more depth of quality and more uniform in size, happy to say I could span most of them. I have been criticised before as have others for using the term racy when the breed standard only uses the term with regard to quarters but I also interpret the statement “able to follow a horse” to mean a dog needs to be racy. Nothing heavy & broad will be capable of this task. Vital to remember what the breed was bred to do. Borders had the biggest entry in Terriers today by a long shot & I thank you all for giving me the privilege to handle your dogs.
I was delighted with my top winners today, I was informed my doc C.C, res C.C. & best puppy dog were all related. My bitch C.C. I did well as a puppy at an open show and is the daughter of the bitch I gave the C.C. last time i judged the breed.
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Keep Smiling
Placing Critique
has a good otter head, with strong jaw, good dentition, body quite mature for age, clean in front, & sound in the quarters, well set tail, moved soundly fore & aft, loose thick pelt and has a coat of correct texture but I would like more ticking
North Devon Agricultural Show
7th Aug 2019
Judge: Margaret Hughes (Forgevale)
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Keep Smiling
Placing Critique
10 mth Blue dog in super coat and condition. Correct head and expression with a good eye. Well laid shoulders and a good pelt. Little bit up on the leg but a smart young man. Moved well both ways.
Bournemouth Championship Show
10th Aug 2019
Judge: Mr Alan Small
It was a bit blustery to say the least down at Pikes Farm, with high winds throughout the day. A good crowd round the ring and a pleasant atmosphere prevailed. It was nice to see so many old friends.
Thanks to Officers & Committee of Bournemouth C.A. For the invite, to my Stewards for looking after the Ring & to the exhibitors for such a lovely entry. I enjoyed your Border Terries, thanks for coming.
Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Keep Smiling
Placing Critique
pleasing head & expression with dark eye & good mouth, bit dark & heavy but spanable with ribs back, in good coat, went well.
Graduate - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Earthtaw Keep Smiling
Mid Somerset Agriculture Society Open Show
18th Aug 2019
Judge: Miss Bethany Cawley
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG1, Earthtaw Keep Smiling
Open /
Reserve
Name at show: Earthtaw Keep Smiling
Richmond Championship Show
7th Sep 2019
Judge: Mr John Bainbridge (Risdene)
In this day of mentoring I make no apologies for restating the main criteria I apply in my judging. The standard states that the border terrier is essentially a working terrier and it should be able to follow a horse. Therefore I require a dog deep in chest but well ribbed back providing ample heart and lung room which will enable it to travel and be present when and if required to flush the quarry, narrow throughout and spannable to enable it to go to ground, head like that of a otter with strong muzzle and big teeth to help protect from any attack of the quarry, harsh double coat and thick skin as protection from the elements whilst underground or on the moors, good temperament to mix with the hounds and able to be handled as necessary.
I felt that most of my winners met this criteria and my report concentrates on the dogs distinguishing points that resulted in its placing. However no dog is perfect and that is where the judgement comes in and remember opinions from the ring side do not always hold up on closer inspection.
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Keep Smiling
Placing Critique
Blue and tan that moves well, good shoulder, top line and rear quarters, would like to see the coat break.
South Wales Kennel Association
12th Oct 2019
Judge: Mrs M Wanless (Thorneyburn)
My thanks go to SWKA for their kind invitation to judge at this good venue. Also to my stewards Sue and Wendy who kept things flowing.
Thank you too all those who entered and accepted my decisions so sportingly. All mouths were good, all dogs entire and coat quality was excellent , especially in the dog classes. Pleased with my winners, and my final line-up, and to see my bob and bp be shortlisted in their groups.
Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Keep Smiling
Placing Critique
11 month blue and tan. Good head, excellent coat and thick pelt, nice bone. Preferred the movement and depth of the first.
The Terrier Club of Devon and Cornwall Open Show
20th Oct 2019
Judge: Mr R Brewster (Breckgreen / Stowthorney)
I would like to thank the Terrier Club of Devon and Cornwall for inviting me to judge at this well-run show. I would also like to thanks my 2 stewards for the sterling job they did. Also, the exhibitors for their lovely entry of border terriers. Thanks for entering under me.
Open - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Keep Smiling
Placing Critique
Blue and Tan Dog. Nice otter head with correct dentition. Good angulation front and rear. Harsh double coat with thick pelt. Moved well.
Plymouth & DKA Open Show
9th Nov 2019
Judge: Mr Brian Limpus
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Keep Smiling
Newton Abbot & South Devon CS Open Show
29th Jan 2022
Judge: Mrs Penny Sands (Krakenexis)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Earthtaw Keep Smiling
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Keep Smiling
Terrier Club of Devon & Cornwall Open Show
16th Oct 2022
Judge: Mrs L.K. Jordan-Smith (Jordith)
Thank you to the Officegrs and Committee for the invitation to judge at this friendly and well run show; I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw Keep Smiling
Placing Critique
This 4 year old blue and tan dog has an absolutely stunning otter head, with good ear set, dark eye and correct bite. He is well up to size but handles
better due to a deep thick correct jacket. His rib is just spannable, but is carried well back into a good loin and well muscled hindquarters. A well put together and smart dog, he just needs to go in the boil wash. His movement is good both ways, but not quite that of the first today.
Minehead & District Canine Society Open Show
6th Nov 2022
Judge: Mrs S Thompson (Ashgate)
Open - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Earthtaw Keep Smiling
