Show Placings
Guildford & District Canine Society Open Show
8th Dec 2019
Judge: Mrs Sandra Girling (Benattivo)
My thanks firstly go to the Society for the kind invitation to judge this show and also to the exhibitors who trusted me with their lovely Border Terriers. All my class winners were of very good quality and were in super condition which was very pleasing. I did feel some of the exhibits perhaps weren’t so comfortable on the arena surface. Also some were not awfully animated which I felt may have been contributed to the cold weather as they seemed not to be very relaxed through the loin.
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Torryburn Maisie's Angel
Placing Critique
Another very nice 7 month old puppy that also shined in the ring today. She has an attractive feminine head, neat ear, strong short muzzle and a keen expression with a good straight front and has a well angulated rear. Moderate length of neck into a level top line and well set tail. A nice size puppy that spanned well. Her blue and tan double jacket was of good texture. She too moves well for such a young girl. Close decision to the winner who today slightly took it on length of stride.
Ladies Kennel Association
14th Dec 2019
Judge: Mr Mark Lowry (Ravenside)
I would first like to thank all the exhibitors for a lovely entry, and for making the effort to travel to the N.E.C on a dark winter’s morning. There was a variation in breed type to a degree, which is always the case, but I was very happy with both my final lineups and only wish I could hand out more awards.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Torryburn Maisie's Angel
Boston & DCS Championship Show
12th Jan 2020
Judge: Mrs P. Clark (Gameway)
This was my last judging appointment so thank you to all who entered under me today. I thoroughly enjoyed going over some very nice dogs. I would also like to thank my stewards Linda and Natalie who kept the ring running smoothly.
I was very happy to see my BOB take Group 4 and my BP Puppy Group 2.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Torryburn Maisie's Angel
Placing Critique
Another blue and tan very close up to the winner also in good coat with a very nice head and expression. Moved OK just lost out today on the showmanship of the winner.
The London & Home Counties Terrier Club Open Show
10th Oct 2021
Judge: Mr R Wright (Borderexpress)
A big thank you the committee for the invite to judge the Border Terriers today, 2nd biggest entry of the day so a big thank you also for the exhibitors on the quality of the dogs for me to go over today. Also a big thank you to the East Anglia Border Terrier Club for the sponsorship of the classes on the day.
A lovely well run show with a great atmosphere and a great ending to the show when you get to see your Best of Breed/Best Puppy go on and get Best Puppy In show. Also a big thank you to my steward Mandy Holmes for keeping the dogs coming and going in correct order.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Torryburn Maisie's Angel
Gravesend and Medway Towns Canine Society Open Show
17th Oct 2021
Judge: Derek Pearmain (Delandmar)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Torryburn Maisie's Angel
Woolwich, Bexley DCS Open show
5th Dec 2021
Judge: Mr A Bicknell (Shimano)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Torryburn Maisie's Angel
Tunbridge Wells & District Canine Society Open Show
7th May 2022
Judge: Simon Burton (Glencorrie)
I enjoyed judging this breed for the first time. All dogs were spannable (a couple only just) and had the correct thick, pliant skin.
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Torryburn Maisie's Angel
Placing Critique
The owner apologised for mistakenly having entered this puppy in open but as it happened, despite her youth, she had what it takes in front construction, topline and overall balance to top the class over 2 who, I found out afterwards, was her dam - definitely a case of improving your stock in the next generation!
Whitstable & DCS Open Show
19th Jun 2022
Judge: Mrs Beverley Jackson (Clipstone)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Torryburn Maisie's Angel
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Torryburn Maisie's Angel
Windsor Championship Dog Show
1st Jul 2022
Judge: Mr David G Winsley (Davmar)
I last judged the breed in 2017 so most of the dogs were new to me. I felt that the breed is losing that ‘ otter head’ appearance, fore-faces appearing to be too long. Poor front construction in many was a deciding factor in my placing, our ring didn’t help, but the conditions were the same for everyone.
Limit - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Torryburn Maisie's Angel
Placing Critique
Blue/tan. Pretty girl of nice type, nice head & expression. Nicely made front, a good depth of body, level in back & correct tailset. In a good coat & another sound mover.
London and Home Counties Terrier Club Open Show
4th Sep 2022
Judge: Mr Thomas West (Tomlyndon)
Open - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Torryburn Maisie's Angel
East Kent Canine Society Open Show
5th Feb 2023
Judge: Cath Moffat (Kyleca)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Torryburn Maisie's Angel
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Torryburn Maisie's Angel
Kent County Canine Association Open Show
19th Feb 2023
Judge: Francis Goldfinch
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Torryburn Maisie's Angel
Woolwich, Bexley & District Canine Association Open Show
19th Mar 2023
Judge: David Burrage (Sametova)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Torryburn Maisie's Angel
Placing Critique
4 yo Blue/tan bitch, nice head with dark eye and watchful expression, plenty of good harsh coat,good rear angulation leading to sound movement
Southern Counties Canine Association
2nd Jun 2023
Judge: Miss Felicity Freer (Felfree)
Limit - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Torryburn Maisie's Angel
Placing Critique
Blue & tan bitch, excellent size. Lovely feet. Moved well both ways. Pleasing head and expression.
Windsor Championship Dog Show
29th Jun 2023
Judge: Professor S P Dean (Tyrian)
My thanks to Windsor Dog Show for the judging appointment. Delayed by Covid, it is a sensible moment to retire from judging at Championship level, especially as the day was very enjoyable and a fine memory to end with. It was in fact a superb entry of high quality border terriers and my thanks to all the exhibitors, especially those who travelled long distances.
It was a delight when my BOB, Ch Otterbobs Tolsen, won the terrier group and an additional pleasure when my Best Veteran, Ch Cynetkoy Pillow Talk, placed third in the Veteran Group. Overall the borders proved to be sound and it was particularly enjoyable to find several dogs with large, strong teeth. Many were in a fit condition with firm muscle and active drive on the move. The majority had good shoulders coupled with hind quarters that looked capable of a day’s work. This correct construction translated into to good movement. The Border Terrier should remain a workmanlike terrier and future breeders need to keep that in mind.
The top decisions were decided by some of these less obvious merits and indeed my personal preferences but, in the end, I was pleased to see an entry of border terriers with so much quality. This bodes well for the future and has left me with memories of a most enjoyable day.
Limit - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Torryburn Maisie's Angel
Richmond Championship Show
8th Sep 2023
Judge: Mr Tim Ball (Kaitak)
Limit - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Torryburn Maisie's Angel
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
Limit - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Torryburn Maisie's Angel
Woolwich, Bexley & District Canine Association Open Show
3rd Dec 2023
Judge: Dale Elliot (Lyndham)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Torryburn Maisie's Angel
Gravesend and Medway Towns Canine Society Open Show
12th May 2024
Judge: Debbie Willett (Debeaux)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Torryburn Maisie's Angel
Southern Counties Canine Association
1st Jun 2024
Judge: Dr Ian Gabriel (Gabybryl)
This was my first-time awarding Challenge Certificates in Border Terriers and many thanks to those that entered under a non-breed specialist, and well done for braving what was a bitter wind. If this was a representative entry, then I am heartened by the general health and condition of the breed. Good coats, good pelts and super large dentition were the majority. There are some nice youngsters in the lower classes. Just two points as a non-specialist if I might be permitted, firstly the standard calls for a small ear and I found quite a few otherwise nice exhibits with large houndy ears which did somewhat detract from the overall expression. Secondly several dogs broke quite markedly at the front pastern which spoilt the overall impression on the move, these points need watching.
Limit - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Torryburn Maisie's Angel
