Show Placings
Devon County Show Premier Open Show
2nd Jul 2022
Judge: Andrea Dixon (Otterpaws)
Thank you very much to the club for inviting me to judge at this lovely show. Thank you to the exhibitors for allowing me to judge their dogs.
Best Puppy
Name at show: Earthtaw No Way Jose
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw No Way Jose
Placing Critique
B/T dog. Still very much a young puppy. Pleasing head, good thick pelt covered by a tight diuble coat. Movement was ok but loose, BPIB.
Class Critique
Both exhibits unsettled by the weather and nearby funfair.
Minehead & DCS Open Show
27th Jul 2022
Judge: Mrs C E Sansom (Tarkaswell)
I would like to thank the officers and committee of Minehead & District Canine Society for the invitation to judge at their open show, held in conjunction with the Dunster Country Fair. My steward Vicky Prince, was a great help and kept the ring running smoothly. Thank you to the exhibitors for a lovely entry and for accepting my decisions in a sporting manner.
I had some quality borders to go over that were a privilege to judge, and as always, my decisions reflected my interpretation of the breed standard on the day. I was delighted with the winners that came forward for the challenge.
The weather was kind and not too hot, there was a friendly atmosphere and I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
Special Yearling /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Earthtaw No Way Jose
Wiveliscombe DCS Open Show
31st Jul 2022
Judge: Mr Anthony Allen (Allenie)
Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Earthtaw No Way Jose
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.
Special Beginners - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw No Way Jose
Placing Critique
A nice type of Border with a good otter head, and correct dentition. He has the correct amount of muscle and was shown in good condition. He has a harsh, correct double coat. Moved ok front and aft, although he wasn’t on his best behaviour for his handler today.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Earthtaw No Way Jose
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.
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Earthtaw No Way Jose
Newton Abbot & South Devon CS Open Show
27th Aug 2022
Judge: David Burrage (Sametova)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Earthtaw No Way Jose
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG2, Earthtaw No Way Jose
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw No Way Jose
Liskeard & DCS Open Show
3rd Sep 2022
Judge: Mr N Merrick
Best Puppy
Name at show: Earthtaw No Way Jose
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw No Way Jose
North Devon CA Open Show
10th Sep 2022
Judge: Mr Tony Allcock MBE (Sleepyhollow)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG1, Earthtaw No Way Jose
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw No Way Jose
Exeter & County CS Open Show
17th Sep 2022
Judge: Mrs M Hughes
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw No Way Jose
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.
Puppy /
Reserve
Name at show: Earthtaw No Way Jose
Torquay & DCS Open Show
5th Nov 2022
Judge: Mrs Anna Spencer
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Earthtaw No Way Jose
Best Puppy
Name at show: Earthtaw No Way Jose
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw No Way Jose
Minehead & District Canine Society Open Show
6th Nov 2022
Judge: Mrs S Thompson (Ashgate)
Puppy /
Reserve
Name at show: Earthtaw No Way Jose
Totnes & District Canine Society Open Show
18th Dec 2022
Judge: Mrs H Allenby (Rangali)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG4, Earthtaw No Way Jose
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG1, Earthtaw No Way Jose
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw No Way Jose
Taunton & DCA Open Show
8th Jan 2023
Judge: Mr M Sanders (Castellcoch)
Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Earthtaw No Way Jose
Wiveliscombe DCS Open Show
14th Jan 2023
Judge: Miss N Foster (Thozow)
Post Graduate /
Reserve
Name at show: Earthtaw No Way Jose
Newton Abbot & South Devon CS Open Show
28th Jan 2023
Judge: Mr K Anderson (Kerrykeel)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Earthtaw No Way Jose
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw No Way Jose
Terrier Club of Devon & Cornwall Open Show
19th Feb 2023
Judge: Libby Tanton-Joy (Itsaso)
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Earthtaw No Way Jose
Torquay & DCS Open Show
25th Feb 2023
Judge: Eillen Coles (Towden)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw No Way Jose
Exeter & County CS Open Show
18th Mar 2023
Judge: Diane Hunter
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw No Way Jose
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.
Special Beginners in Breed
Name at show: Earthtaw No Way Jose
Special Beginners - Dog or Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw No Way Jose
Placing Critique
Smart B/T male good in outline and balanced with an attractive masculine head. Good neck, shoulders and front balanced with well angulated racy hindquarters, hocks well let down. Firm topline held well on the move and good underline with good rib and length. Moved out well in profile.
Plymouth & DKA Open Show
8th Apr 2023
Judge: Mr Richard Kinsey (Kitarn)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Earthtaw No Way Jose
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw No Way Jose
Devon County Agricultural Association Premier Open Show
18th May 2023
Judge: Justine Monaghan
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw No Way Jose
Royal Cornwall Agricultural Show
10th Jun 2023
Judge: Ms Cara Davani (Kebulak)
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw No Way Jose
Taunton & DCA Open Show
17th Jun 2023
Judge: Miss Maria Clarke (Canequiss)
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw No Way Jose
Wiveliscombe DCS Open Show
30th Jul 2023
Judge: Steve Owen (Egremont)
Graduate /
Reserve
Name at show: Earthtaw No Way Jose
Paignton Championship Show
5th Aug 2023
Judge: Colin Powell (Bowtman)
Special Beginners in Breed
Name at show: Earthtaw No Way Jose
Special Beginners - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw No Way Jose
Placing Critique
A dog of good make and shape to it, pleasing head, dark eye, correct bite, well ribbed, good turn of stifle, moved and handled well, good pelt and coat.
Liskeard & DCS Premier Open Show
2nd Sep 2023
Judge: Nigel Davies
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw No Way Jose
Exeter & County Canine Society Open Show
16th Sep 2023
Judge: Mrs V Atkinson (Raedwulf)
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw No Way Jose
Oakhampton & DCS Open Show
23rd Sep 2023
Judge: Mrs Lee England (Ashleyheath)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Earthtaw No Way Jose
Exonian CA Open Show
2nd Dec 2023
Judge: Mr Colin Richardson
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Earthtaw No Way Jose
Open - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw No Way Jose
The Terrier Club of Devon and Cornwall
18th Feb 2024
Judge: Mark Atkinson (Raedwulf)
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Earthtaw No Way Jose
Oakhampton & DCS Open Show
4th May 2024
Judge: Lee Cox (Vanitonia)
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Earthtaw No Way Jose
Taunton & DCA Open Show
15th Jun 2024
Judge: Mr Neil Straw (Shaolin)
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw No Way Jose
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.
Special Beginners - Dog or Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Earthtaw No Way Jose
North Devon Agricultural Open Show
7th Aug 2024
Judge: Peter Young
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Earthtaw No Way Jose
