Show Placings
The Midland Border Terrier Club Championship Show
12th May 2024
Judge: Mrs Laura Illingworth (Thorneyhurst)
Firstly thanks to the Midland Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge their show, and to all the exhibitors for the massive entry which would of been hard to get through without the help of my two stewards Sharon Pickering and Margaret Bailey who did there best to make sure no exhibitors missed there classes
The quality of the exhibits was exceptional, Most dogs were in fit hard condition and presented well, the old saying many good dogs went without a card was only too true, We were blessed with good weather and a nice sized ring.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Lotts Beauty In Thornheswin
Scottish Kennel Club (May)
16th May 2024
Judge: Miss Rebecca Barber (Alcumlow)
Thank you to SKC for inviting me to judge at their show, I thoroughly enjoyed my day. I was very pleased with my entry, thank you to all the exhibitors who value my opinion enough to enter their dogs under me. There were some very strong classes and some very pleasing youngsters. I was very pleased with my principle winners and I was delighted to see my BOB get shortlisted in a strong group and my BPIB get TPG3 in the puppy group. It was also an honour to make up two new well deserving champions, making it three new champions in one day over the two shows, which I believe is a new breed record.
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG3, Lotts Beauty In Thornheswin
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Lotts Beauty In Thornheswin
Placing Critique
A quality 7 month old grizzle bitch, a balanced puppy, presented today in perfect jacket. Nice head with strong jaw and keen expression, good length of neck into well placed shoulders, enough bone, good pasterns and neat feet. Narrow throughout, well ribbed back with good length to give her the correct flexibility. Level topline, correct tailset and excellent rear angulation. She moved out beautifully, covering the ground well. Pleased to award her BPIB and I was delighted to watch her get TPG3.
Class Critique
A very nice class of quality puppies, I am sure my top 3 will change places many times
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.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Lotts Beauty In Thornheswin
Placing Critique
Nice head longer in muzzle than 1, correct proportions in bodylines, in excellent coat and moved well, in fit show condition.
Border Union Agricultural Society
16th Jun 2024
Judge: Mr. David Matthews (Tojamatt)
My thanks to the Society for the invitation to Judge one of my favourite shows, it didn’t all go to plan with the weather playing its part. I would like to thank all the exhibitors for going along with my decision to stay outside despite the weather, and my special thanks to stewards Judy Carr and Audrey Coltart for braving the weather also. Also my thanks to Euan for posting my judging book and critique notes and to whomever handed it in.
Sorry for delay, holidays and work have played their part. I had some lovely dogs to go over and thank you all for bringing them.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Lotts Beauty In Thornheswin
Placing Critique
A red bitch who stood alone today, lovely in outline and good length to her. Feminine head and good reach of neck into clean shoulders with good rib and loin. Level topline and tail set, she is narrow throughout with straight front and good rear angulation, moved well both ways,
Blackpool & District Canine Society
23rd Jun 2024
Judge: Mrs Beverley Barber (Alcumlow)
Thank you to all of you who entered your dogs for me to judge. I really enjoyed my day and having the privilege of judging your dogs. The weather was kind and our ring was good. I had excellent stewards and I thank them for their hard work.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Lotts Beauty In Thornheswin
Placing Critique
Excellent puppy. Eye catching head with classic shape. Good reach of neck, well laid front. Well ribbed back, good topline and tailset . Hindquarters balanced and complimenting front angulation. A little out of coat compared to 2nd . moved out quite well.
Class Critique
Some lovely puppies in these puppy classes who will change places many times I’m sure.
The East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
5th Jul 2024
Judge: Miss Anita Harrison (Iacheslei)
Many thanks to the committee for the invitation to judge. Everyone worked hard throughout the day to ensure it ran smoothly. There were a few clashes with the main Boston Championship show but these were well managed. Thanks also to the competitors for accepting my decisions in a sporting manner and creating a wonderful atmosphere around the ring.
There was a super entry of 172 dogs making 217 entries which I found both exciting and daunting, having had a total knee replacement operation just weeks before!
Overall, I found the standard of exhibits was good. Coats were a mixture ranging from pure undercoat to absolute perfection. The majority of exhibits were spannable. All dogs were entire. I found just one undershot mouth. I forgave loose movement in some of the younger dogs which will hopefully tighten as they mature, but adults moving wide or close had to be penalised. Several lacked bone and substance, being on the leg as well as short coupled making the outline somewhat squarer than I was looking for. Handling was generally good, with one very professional young handler who really impressed me with her skills. My main winners were presented in stunning condition, and I had some difficult decisions to make in the higher classes, wishing I could award more than just one Challenge Certificate.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Lotts Beauty In Thornheswin
Placing Critique
Another grizzle with attractive head and expression. Larger size than my first with more bone but similar remarks to above. Good in rib, topline and tailset. Moved well.
Boston & District Canine Society
5th Jul 2024
Judge: Julie Green (Breckgreen & Stowthorney)
I would like to thanks the officers and committee of Boston and District Canine society for inviting me to give my first set of tickets in Border Terriers. It was such a well-run show and in such a lovely setting. I would also like to thank the exhibitors who entered under me. Thanks also to my two stewards who kept the ring moving for me on the day.
All in all, I was happy with my entry. I found all males to be entire and no kinked tails on the day. A couple of mouths that were not quite correct.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Lotts Beauty In Thornheswin
Placing Critique
Another nice pup, just missing out on jacket today. Beautifully made girl of nice type. Lovely head with a dark eye and keen expression. She was narrow throughout and easy to span. Moved out well.
The Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Championship Show
28th Sep 2024
Judge: Mrs Anne Heathcote (Saxheath)
Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Lotts Beauty In Thornheswin
The Northern Border Terrier Club Open Show
12th Oct 2024
Judge: Mrs. V. Mann (Valger)
I would like to thank The Committee for their invitation to judge their Open Show. I thoroughly enjoyed my day. Thank you to my very efficient Stewards Mark & Julie for keeping everything on track & The Club for their hospitality & splendid gift.
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Lotts Beauty In Thornheswin
Placing Critique
11mth grizzle. Another good puppy. She has strength of muzzle & correct eye shape & colour. Moderate length of neck leads to level topline held on the move & well-set tail. Stands on well boned legs & small, neat feet. Her ribs reach well back to a deep loin. Easily spanned with a thick loose pelt. Coat of good harsh texture. Moved well.
The Border Terrier Club Open Show
19th Oct 2024
Judge: Mrs Margaret Armstrong (Carrickfarm)
Thank you to The Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge The Open Show at Low Hesket, one of my favourite shows and venues. As always hospitality was superb and a lovely enjoyable lunch.
Thank you to Judy and Andrea my two excellent stewards who kept proceedings running smoothly and on time and thank you to all exhibitors.
I had a lovely entry and some lovely dogs to judge. A very enjoyable day.
Junior - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Lotts Beauty In Thornheswin
Northern Counties Sporting Terrier Association Group Open Show
20th Oct 2024
Judge: Mrs Sue Spafford (Dassett)
Junior - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Lotts Beauty In Thornheswin
