Show Placings
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.
Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Onthill Oh What A Night
Placing Critique
Another lovely grizzle bitch from this kennel. A strong feminine head with a flat skull and short muzzle keen expression. In a pinwire coat showing off her nice clean outline. Again with good feet. Moved soundly round the ring.
Paignton Championship Show
5th Aug 2023
Judge: Colin Powell (Bowtman)
Limit - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Onthill Oh What A Night
London and Home Counties Terrier Club Open Show
24th Nov 2024
Judge: Siân McKay (Redesholt)
I would like to thank the London and Home Counties Terrier Club for affording me the opportunity to judge at this year’s Premier Open Show, and to my very capable steward Sharon, who kept things moving in the ring.
Regarding the exhibits: I had some lovely examples that exemplified what I look for in a Border Terrier. The stamp of the breed the head- its proportions such, that it is capable of doing its job underground, and a body constructed to deal with the terrain and weather of Northumberland; so, in good fit hard working condition.
I did not find any suspect mouths and no kinked tails.
Limit - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Onthill Oh What A Night
Placing Critique
Cracking typical Border head on this bitch- feminine yet correctly proportioned with a gently gaze, well placed and correctly sized ears and big teeth. Great reach of neck into a level topline and carroty tail. She stands on catlike feet and is good for bone. Carrying a bit of condition today, nevertheless gave a good account of herself on the move, but just not the purpose in her action of 1 today.
