Show Placings
Crystal Palace Canine Association Dog Show
10th Apr 2022
Judge: Janet Robertson (Renevis)
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
The East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
18th Apr 2022
Judge: Mr M. Hollingsbee (Otterwood)
I would like to thank the Committee of the Club for entrusting me to judge this
show. Due to my age I have decided that this will be my last appointment at this
level. I would like to thank my able stewards Sarah Pateman and Kay Tuffin for
keeping me in order and ensuring a smooth running of the show. All of the
Committee worked very hard and I thank them.
Having said that, what a lovely standard of dogs were placed before me. Overall
coats were excellent and I did not detect one bad mouth. The only criticism I have is
that a few exhibits did not have the feet and nails trimmed.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
WELKS
25th Apr 2022
Judge: Mr S A Mcpherson (Brumberhill))
Thank you to the WELKS committee for the invitation to judge their show and to my stewards, who did a sterling job, keeping everything moving, to get through the entry.
Wasn’t sure what to expect, being on a Monday, in the current financial climate, so was delighted to receive an entry of 126 dogs, making 181 entries, topping the Terrier Group, by quite a margin. Thank you to those exhibitors, for bringing their dogs, and wanting my opinion. There were very few I’d actually judged before, having last judged at Blackpool ’19.
We were blessed with a lovely sunny day, and a huge double sized ring, giving everyone full chance to show their dogs to full advantage.
I felt it was a high quality entry, especially the bitches, where, I felt, my final bitch challenge line up was one of the best I’ve judged. There were a number of bitches, both there, and in the placings, I have no doubt will gain their crowns, given a fair chance.
Main points of concern, as last time I judged, at Blackpool ’19, are still deep stops, with a rounder eye, giving an untypical expression. A few, with this problem, also had tighter, untidy bites, as they were very short in muzzle.
A few knobbly tails, some too long, carried high, but most were ok and well carried.
On the whole, I thought movement had improved, although still a few high steppers, due to incorrect shoulder and upper arm. Toplines were good, on most. Presentation, on the whole, was good, as most were in good coat, or evidence of texture.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
Placing Critique
Grizzle and tan. 6 ½ months. Super head and expression. Good neck, shoulder, front and feet. Good topline and tailset. Good hindquarters. Good coat and pelt. Totally balanced, which showed in sound, happy, free movement, obviously enjoying his day out. Very promising. Best Puppy Dog.
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 /
Second Place
Name at show: Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
Placing Critique
Nice size, good head and expression. Good neck and shoulders, with correct coat and pelt. Moved well.
Reading & District Kennel Association Open Show
1st Jun 2022
Judge: Mr R Wright (Borderexpress)
A big thank you to the committee/officers of Reading & District Kennel Association for asking me to judge the Border Terriers at today’s Premier Open Show. A lovely entry of 20 dogs so a big thank you to the exhibitors for supporting my entry today and presenting some quality dogs. Also a big thank you to my steward for the day Mr Graham Smith who kept the classes moving along not just for the Borders but a number of the Terrier breed classes. It is always nice to have the day to see the Terrier Classes develop and see the quality that comes through into the group and it did not disappoint but always nice to see your Best Of Breed go Terrier Group 1 and to top it off be awarded Best In Show from an entry of well over 1,000 dogs
Best Puppy
Name at show: Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
Placing Critique
8 month old Grizzle dog in super jacket, of a medium build with a nice strong head and ear placement. He moves true and carries a nice top line stacked/on the move. Nice front assembly into nice length neck/clean shoulders, has a really appealing outline. Pleased to award him Best Puppy in breed.
Southern Counties Canine Association
3rd Jun 2022
Judge: Mrs Elizabeth Barrett (Howthwaite)
Thank you to the committee for inviting me to award my first set of CCs. Although my appointment was originally for 2020, it was worth the wait. Thank you to my stewards Doug and Sue for keeping me in line and the ring running smoothly. And most of all, thank you to all of the exhibitors for your entries and for allowing me to go over your dogs. I also want to thank anyone who made unsporting comments, for doing so out of my earshot.
As I would expect, the entry was on the whole very pleasing. Thankfully, I didn’t have many exaggerations, such as ultra short muzzles or over-angulated hindquarters. Unfortunately though, good fronts, and in particular clean, well laid, shoulders and good front angulation, were few and far between. Movement, with both good reach and drive and accuracy was hard to find, so I did find myself forgiving the odd wayward front legs on dogs that otherwise had good construction and an easy ground covering stride. I would rather see a dog a little loose and covering the ground than one very accurate that can only take a three inch stride. All dogs were entire. There were only a couple of less than perfect bites and an ever so slightly kinked tail. Only a select few had a good short carroty tail, and some were very long, something we need to look out for. A few, including some bitches, were big in the rib and far too heavy to pick up and quite a number had very little undercoat and thin pelts. I looked for good construction and movement, balance and no exaggeration. I found several dogs that I would happily award CCs to on another day and had the privilege of having to really nitpick, especially in the dog challenge.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
Placing Critique
Dark grizzle and tan with good bite, short strong muzzle, broad skull and neat ears. Well off for bone and stronger made all through than 1. Lovely topline and underline and well set tail. Shown in an excellent harsh topcoat with plenty of undercoat and thick pelt. Very sound moving from all directions and presented a lovely outline both standing and on the move.
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 /
Second Place
Name at show: Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
Placing Critique
Another 8 month old grizzle and tan who appeals for breed type. Has a strong head with short muzzle and carries a harsh double coat and thick pelt. In hard condition he stands on tidy feet. With a good tail set he moves out well. Just preferred the rear construction of the winner.
Welsh Kennel Club
21st Aug 2022
Judge: Mr T Johnston
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
Placing Critique
Masculine head of good proportions, dark eye and good ears, straight bone to neat feet. Good neck, rib, loin and well angled rear. Good tail. Spanable and holds nice topline on the move. Presented in good coat.
Horley & DSS Open Show
28th Aug 2022
Judge: Krystyan Greenland
Best Puppy
Name at show: BPIS, TPG1, Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
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 /
Second Place
Name at show: Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
Placing Critique
Good size, good head and mouth, straight front, neat feet spanned easy movement ok.
Richmond Championship Dog Show
11th Sep 2022
Judge: Mr J A Barney (Romaunt)
Many thanks to Richmond in giving me the opportunity to judge a breed that still has some depth in quality to it. Generally, I felt movement needs to be attended to. It's a breed I've always associated with true movement both ways and a number did tend to pin in front. Coat texture was pretty good throughout but some would benefit from slightly neater presentation. I was able to span nearly all exhibits and pelts good. At the moment I would say that bitches are far stronger than the males.
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG3, Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
Puppy - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
Placing Critique
BP. a well balanced masculine dog of correct size. Correct bone and straight front. Depth of brisket to elbow and well ribbed back. Harsh coat texture coming through from puppy coat. Pleasing head and expression with correct ear set and shape. Well made rear and showed on the move.
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.
RDCC
Name at show: Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
Best Puppy
Name at show: Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
Placing Critique
Super headed dog with short strong muzzle and cracking expression with good bite, good reach of neck, well laid back shoulders with narrow front, level top line with good tail set, good hind quarters which showed in his movement around the ring which was outstanding for one so young pleased to award him the RDCC and Best Puppy in Breed.
Gravesend and Medway Towns Canine Society Open Show
16th Oct 2022
Judge: Jane Peakin (Byzantine)
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
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 /
Third Place
Name at show: Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
The East Anglia Border Terrier Club Open Show
5th Nov 2022
Judge: Mandy Holmes (Bimandi)
Many thanks to EABT for asking me to judge and to all the exhibitors for entering under me.
All males entire. 3 dogs with level bites, the rest all had good mouths. No kinked tails. Some very nice youngsters in the ring today, a real credit to their breeders.
Best In Show
Name at show: Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
Best Dog
Name at show: Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
Placing Critique
14mth. Owned the ring when he came in. Balanced from front to rear. Masculine otter head, alert expression. Straight front with very good angles front and rear which gave him free flowing movement with drive. Easy to span with a thick loose pelt but lacked a bit of coat today. Lovely length of rib. Top line firm leading to well set carrot tail carried well on the move. Gives the impression he could just go all day. Very pleased to award him best in show, a youngster to watch for.
The Birmingham & District Gundog & Terrier Club
19th Nov 2022
Judge: Mrs. Carolyn Richardson (Staynorwood)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
West Midlands Terrier Society Open Show
26th Nov 2022
Judge: Dogs Nicola Foster, Bitches Sarah Pateman
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
Placing Critique
Head of correct proportions, with dark eye, and v shaped ears. Straight front, good lay back of shoulder, front slightly loaded, ribs well back, spannable, muscular loin, racy hindquarters, and correct bend of stifle. Moved freely.RBD
Crystal Palace Canine Association Dog Show
27th Nov 2022
Judge: Anne Speake
I would like to thank the officers and committee for the invitation to judge at their well run open show. A big thank you to my ring steward George who kept things moving along nicely and many thanks to the exhibitors for allowing me the privilege of going over your lovely dogs.
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
Placing Critique
eye catching 13 month old g/t well balanced dog, who is good for size. Strong masculine head and a keen expression, dark eye and strong muzzle, with big teeth. Good reach of neck in to well angulated shoulders, straight front standing on well padded neat feet. Ribs carried well back with good body lines. Moved well fore and aft, retaining his top line on the move. Unlucky to meet 1 today I’m sure they will change places many times. RBOB
Woolwich, Bexley & District Canine Association Open Show
4th Dec 2022
Judge: Mrs Sue Spafford (Dassett)
I would like to thank the officers and committee for the invitation to judge at this show. I would also like to thank my Steward, for keeping the classes running smoothly and efficiently.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG1, Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
Placing Critique
I’ve admired this dog since a young puppy and he didn’t disappoint going over him today. Lovely otter head, eyes and good expression. Good double coat, easily spanned, good length of rib, top line and tail set. Moved well both ways. Best of Breed and went onto Terrier Group 1.
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 .
Junior - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
Placing Critique
Similar in most respects preferred head and expression of 1.
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.
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
Placing Critique
14 month grizzle,easy winner in this class,pleasing head ,flat skull,strong muzzle & underjaw,correct bite,clean neck & shoulders,striaght front,neat well padded feet,strong through the loin,tail set well on, well angulated rear construction,with good muscle tone,in harsh coat & thick pelt,moved well.
Manchester Championship Show
20th Jan 2023
Judge: Mrs Patsy Hollings (Gunalt)
Junior - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
Placing Critique
Honest and immaculately turned out. Presents a typical harmonious shape .Not quite the verve of the winner.
Class Critique
overall a quality class
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
25th Mar 2023
Judge: Mrs Charlotte Archibald (Tweedburn)
What an absolute honour and a privilege to be invited to judge this show, my thanks to the Officers and Committee of the Border Terrier Club, and my two excellent stewards for the day, Judy and Marina.
My sincere thanks also, to ALL the exhibitors for making it truly memorable, with 196 dogs, 233 entries.
Some very close decisions had to be made!
On the down side, I found some very short muzzles and small teeth, and quite a number of filthy teeth!! Temperaments were generally good, there were 2 kinked tails and 1 suspect mouth, a lack of muscle tone and condition in some exhibits, which is essential for a terrier to do it’s job.
That said, it was an absolute joy to see so many super dogs.
Yearling - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
Northern Counties Sporting Terrier Association Group Open Show
26th Mar 2023
Judge: Anne Higham (Comberdown)
I would like to thank The Northern Border Terrier Club for nominating me and the committee of the Northern Counties Sporting Terrier Association for inviting me to judge at this wonderful friendly and hospitable show. Thank you to my two stewards who kept everything running smoothly and to the exhibitors for their entry and attendance on such a cold day.
I found all males entire and one level bite.
Junior - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
Placing Critique
Grizzle and tan. Masculine head with dark eye. Strong muzzle with correct bite. He was nicely balanced, had a straight front with well padded feet. Level topline and strong loin and well set tail. Showing muscle to hind quarters he moved freely 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 /
Second Place
Name at show: Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
Placing Critique
Grizzle of pleasing moderate size and proportion. Balanced and clean in outline, with firm topline matched with a good underline. Sound forehand paired with angulated hindquarter with width of thigh and presented in excellent well-toned condition with good legs and feet . Moved out well in profile. Well presented.
West of England Ladies Kennel Society
27th Apr 2023
Judge: Mr Mark Walshaw (Janmark)
Many thanks to the officers and committee for the invitation to judge at WELKS, it was quite a few years ago now, as I was due to judge them at the beginning of lockdown. Due to the heavy rain that had fallen over the preceding days, all judging was inside. It was slightly draughty, but we were allocated a double ring, so plenty of space, to see the exhibits stride out. I must thank the two stewards Lynn Jones and Celia Vines who kept the ring flowing beautifully and the exhibitors for making prompt appearances, we did well for time, starting approx. 0930 and finishing around 14:45. I thank all exhibitors for a wonderful entry (123 dogs making 172 entries} for a Thursday in Malvern and appreciate their time and expense for entering under me. There was plenty of quality to choose from and I was happy with my final decisions. Dentition was very good and a pleasure to judge dogs with clean teeth. I did find muscle tone to be poor/average in a lot of the exhibits, which must be one of the key areas for any working terrier. Jackets were mixed as was movement.
Yearling - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
Placing Critique
Grizzle & tan. Another good mover. Pleasing through typical head, but there wasn’t much fire in the eye. Ok in neck, clean bone, tidy front and well ribbed. Pleasing jacket and pelt
National Dog Show
6th May 2023
Judge: Brigitte Belin Bernaudin (France)
First, I thank the committee for the invitation to judge this prestigious show. Thanks to my stewards for making a super job and keep my judging running smoothly. It was a real honour and privilege as foreign judge and breeder to have the opportunity of this 1st appointment to give CC in my breed, and thank to exhibitors to allow me to go over so many good Border.
Being able in my country to work my dogs, I have been looking for the right conformation as asks in the standard, making dogs able to do their original work underground and was happy many could do so.
Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
Placing Critique
Grizzle moderate size. Masculine head. Good neck in well placed shoulders, good ribs and level topline with good underline. Well angulated hindquarters. Good tight feet. Well muscled. Excellent loose pelt and harsh coat. Moved out well.
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
6th May 2023
Judge: Mr Keith Baldwin (Nightstorm)
I would like to thank all the Officers and Committee of the Midland Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge their club open show.
It is now 17 years that I have been judging Border Terriers and it was the 6th August 2011 that I attended the Midland Border Terrier Club breed specific seminar when Jena Tuck was the secretary.
I was very pleased with my entry of 112 quality dogs and bitches, also I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the exhibitors who entered and for allowing me to go over their dogs. They all showed and behaved very well. I can report back to you that you have overall one of the soundest breeds that I have judged.
Last but not least I would like to thank my stewards who did an excellent job keeping everything flowing smoothly between the two shows in the Margaret Everton Pavilion
Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
Placing Critique
19 months old, grizzle that is masculine through-out with a good headpiece, strong muzzle and keen eye, in full harsh jacket, he has straight front legs and good feet, very easily spanned ribs, lovely racy hindquarters with well let down hocks, moved out even and with economy.
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
Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
Placing Critique
Masculine, typey head with strong muzzle, dark eye and good expression, straight front with good feet, good reach of neck into well placed shoulders, good topline and tailset, well muscled, racy hindquarters, excellent harsh jacket covering a thick pelt, sound, accurate movement.
Southern Counties Canine Association
2nd Jun 2023
Judge: Miss Felicity Freer (Felfree)
Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
Placing Critique
Correct sized dog, super otter head and expression and strong muzzle. Lovely thick pads and feed. Good tailset and carriage. Moved well.
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.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
Placing Critique
Grizzle of moderate size. Masculine head with dark eye. Good length of neck and level topline. Deeper in brisket and heavier in shoulder than the winner of this class. Well angulated hindquarters. Shown in a harsh coat with excellent pelt.
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.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
Placing Critique
Another nice grizzle dog with a super head and keen expression. He was bit deeper in body but easily spanned. A bit lacking in coat today but move well.
Leeds Championship Show
29th Jul 2023
Judge: Mr Brian Aubrey (Jenabeck)
Thank you all for a wonderful entry, I had to make some difficult choices on the day, but as always, I judge the dog on the day friend or foe and not what the dog as done in the past or what it will do in the future.
a few things did concern me on the day (1 ) so Many dirty teeth, (2) a few unfit dogs due to being overweight, (3) and the most concerning is short legs on one or two of the borders,
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
Placing Critique
Good head with small v shaped ears, correct bite, strong jaw, good bone and feet, correct texture on coat, carrot type tail, moved well, my notes read Two smart dogs
Paignton Championship Show
5th Aug 2023
Judge: Colin Powell (Bowtman)
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
Placing Critique
Good shape and size to this dog, pleasing head and expression, good substance and bone, strong quarters, good harsh coat, moved well keeping a level top-line.
The Midland Border Terrier Club Championship Show
6th Aug 2023
Judge: Mr. Bob Wright (Totherend)
It was a real honour to judge my home club’s show and my thanks go to a great committee for the opportunity and the way they run the club with all hands to the wheel. Richard Wright and Sharon Pickering had my back and have my appreciation for a great day’s stewarding.
I was disappointed in the early dog classes where what initially looked like an impressive line-up failed to materialise once on the table or on the move. Movement was a weak spot for a surprisingly large number of exhibits, especially front movement. There were three poor mouths and one exhibit that couldn’t be spanned but lots of good pelts, coats and neat feet. However long tails are becoming more common and a true carrot tail is about as rare as hen’s teeth. I was fascinated by some handlers interpretation of a triangle, suffice to say it’s a good job it wasn’t a maths exam.
Once again there were only two CCs available which is a great shame when there are so many who warrant them. I can only sympathise with those who went home empty handed. It was most likely a reflection of the strength of the classes rather than their standing. The bitch classes were especially strong with at least six exhibits worthy of much more than I had available to offer. When it came to the line ups I was clearly torn and had to be really picky to get to a decision but in the end I was pleased with all the winners.
Whilst there is still much that can be done to improve some aspects of the breed there is a lot to be proud of with some really stunning exhibits out there.
Post Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
Placing Critique
Well balanced and presented, good head and stop, teeth with correct bite, dark eyes, good reach of neck, nice topline into short tail, good harsh coat with plenty of pelt, ribs well back, neat feet, moved out well and happily
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.
Limit - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
Placing Critique
Another very nice type & close up to the first placed dog, but coat was just coming in. Loved his head, small well placed ears & nice expression. Easily spanned. Nice length of rib. Good tail set with carroty tail. Moved ok.
Horley & DSS Open Show
27th Aug 2023
Judge: Mr Tan Nagrecha (Chandlimore)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
Richmond Championship Show
8th Sep 2023
Judge: Mr Tim Ball (Kaitak)
Limit - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
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
Reserve Best Dog
Name at show: Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
Limit - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
Placing Critique
nicely headed dog with neat ears and a dark eye. Easily spanned. Held his topline on the move. Just preferred the front angulation and showmanship of 1st but could easily change places at any time. Turned out well. Pleased to award him Resv Best Dog.
Crystal Palace Canine Association Dog Show
14th Apr 2024
Judge: Miss Angie Nettle (Onziemehurst)
I would like to thank the officers and committee for the invitation to judge at their well run open show. A big thank you to my ring stewards who kept things moving along nicely and many thanks to the exhibitors for allowing me the privilege of going over your lovely dogs.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Tulawyn Garretson by Onthill
Placing Critique
Texture of a deep thick jacket with a fantastic pelt. Turn out set him apart. Super headed dog with short strong muzzle and cracking expression with good bite, good reach of neck, well laid back shoulders with narrow front, level top line with good tail set, cat like feet, good hind quarters which showed drive around the ring. Pleased to award him BOB.
