Show Placings
City of Birmingham
1st Sep 2012
Judge: Mrs Marion Reeves (Baywillow)
Thank you for the lovely entry.
The breed standard describes the body as ‘deep, narrow and fairly long’. Just how long may well be debatable as no proportions are suggested. However the standard surely infers that a Border should be longer than square. The standard also describes the border as ‘essentially a working terrier’. A working terrier needs sufficient length and flexibility to enable it to turn underground. It is difficult to imagine a square terrier achieving this easily. I think the above is not generally appreciated by all rounders.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
Class Critique
A super class with some promising babies going home without reward.
Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
Driffield Championship Show
22nd Sep 2012
Judge: Miss Tracey James (Blackmine)
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
Placing Critique
Similar size to first. Balanced narrow racy bitch, pleasing head with strong muzzle, straight front, good front angulation, level topline, ribs carried well back. Showed well but needed time to settle on the move.
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
South Wales Kennel Association
13th Oct 2012
Judge: Mr David Fryer (Irton)
Not a numerically strong entry, but plenty of quality – I had no difficulty finding enough good ‘uns. The Border Terrier standard is short on detail, and needs interpretation. I see the key to that interpretation to be in the first two lines of the standard – ‘Essentially a working terrier‘, and ‘capable of following a horse, combining activity with gameness‘. It is further necessary to fully understand that the work the terrier is expected to do, is to go to ground to bolt a fox; that the horse in question is typically a sturdy hill pony, and the ground to follow it over is typically rough, upland country such as the Cheviots or North Pennines. Hence a sturdy dog is required, with enough scope and length to move economically on rough ground, enough lung and heart room to do it at speed all day, yet small enough to follow a fox to ground. Too short, or too narrow or sprung in the rib will not do this; nor will steep shoulders or under- or over-angulated hind quarters. Coat and pelt must be fit to protect from both weather and fox; quality is of more importance than grooming. Other than one senior citizen with missing teeth (understandable), a few exhibits with chipped teeth (no problem) and several with bites no better than level (not incorrect, merely undesirable), I found no bad mouths. All males were entire.
Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
18th Nov 2012
Judge: Mrs Gill Hunt (Ottaswell)
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
Placing Critique
G/tan litter sister to the winner and similar comments apply, just not quite as mature as her sister
Ladies Kennel Association
16th Dec 2012
Judge: Ms Michelle Barnett
I was honoured to judge at this what I consider a BIS of championship shows. I would like to extend my thanks to the society for the invite, the warm hospitality and friendly relaxed atmosphere made for a superior judging experience. Also much thanks to my ring steward Mr Eddie Bishop, who did a splendid job in his management of the ring in a professional and efficient manner. A super entry of 188 which understandably presented me with many varieties of type. Mouths across the entry were good with only one level bite. A few with chipped teeth and the missing tooth (which should not penalise all things being equal an otherwise quality exhibit in a working breed) no kinks in tails and all males were entire .It was also pleasing to see more shown in the correct double jacket, but sadly some of dogs that appealed to me for breed type paid the penalty as although their jackets pleased for depth they lacked the weatherproof quality essential in a working terrier coat. I was very pleased to see my entry thankfully lacking the “showy boxy terrier types†of late.
It was a pleasure to judge dogs of correct border type, temperament, fit , healthy exhibits who were presented in such good condition. Needless to say the exhibits were a credit to their owners and throughout the day the quality was first rate making lots of my decisions close ones with many leaving without a placing. The puppy classes in particular were numerical high and it was a pity I had to discard many good exhibits of the breed. But this quality can only bode well for the future. It was also nice to be told that the exhibits in the Good citizens classes apart from gaining a good citizen award the entry also had dogs who took part in Obedience, Agility and Gundog send aways proving once again that borders can really turn their paw to all manner of activities outside of their already busy show calendar.
I felt that my principle winners fulfilled the “Essentially a working terrier†breed standard requirement with that extra something that makes top winner .
I was delighted to learn that I had the top entry in the terrier group Thank you to all the exhibitors for the super entry, particularly appreciated in these difficult economic times and for making it such an enjoyable day
Best Puppy
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
Placing Critique
outstanding puppy at almost 12 months who I loved for breed type, She has an excellent otter head ,correct bite, dark eye and lovely expression, neat dark ears, straight front, beautiful neck and shoulders, narrow body, good bend of stifle small well padded feet, in excellent coat & condition, moved and handled well, a very bright future should lie ahead for this one, will watch her progress with interest. BPIB
Manchester Championship Show
17th Jan 2013
Judge: Trish Clark (Gameway)
My sincere thanks to Manchester Dog Show Society for the invitation to award C Câ??s to the breed for the first time. The welcome was warm and I thoroughly enjoyed my day. I would also like to praise my stewards Anne Speak and Rob Taylor who kept the ring running smoothly. Thank you to all who entered and those who braved adverse weather conditions to get there.
I was extremely pleased with my main winners who were all in great condition and fine examples of the breed.
Of concern were a number of exhibits with round eyes and too much stop also some long and flat feet though some of these could be improved by trimming and nail clipping. Coats as ever were at all stages. I feel judges need to pay attention to correct double coats as a border could survive many things we pay particular attention to in the show ring but not five minutes doing his original job of work in the depths of winter without his correct jacket.
Junior - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
10th Feb 2013
Judge: Mr M. Hollingsbee (Otterwood)
I would like to thank the Officers and Committee of the Club for their kind invitation to judge this show, my third opportunity at a breed club show.
My heartfelt thanks to my two stewards, Kathy Newsome and Jem Thomas who, by their calm organizing ability ensured that the show ran smoothly and finished in good time for the exhibitors to beat the inclement weather.
Finally the exhibitors for braving the threatened snow storm and allowing me to go over their dogs.
I only found one bad mouth. The quality of coats varied as would be expected in the run up to Crufts. Of concern to me is that a few of the exhibits were much too large for the standard. To be able to go to ground it is essential that the breed does not get oversized. Overall the quality of the exhibits was good and decisions in some of the classes were very close.
Junior - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
Hinckley & District Canine Society Open Show
24th Feb 2013
Judge: Mrs Ann Maltby (Pherjan)
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
30th Mar 2013
Judge: Mrs. Doreen Rushby (Dormic)
The Border Terrier Club held a Championship show at Low Hesket on 30 March 2013. I felt very honoured to judge at this show and my thanks go to the Committee and Exhibitors for such an enjoyable day.
Junior - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
Placing Critique
nice size bitch, narrow throughout, easily spanned, ribbed well back & strong loin, tight feet, moved well.
Special Beginners - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
National Terrier
6th Apr 2013
Judge: Mrs. Margaret Curtis (Matamba)
Many thanks to all of the exhibitors who gave me such a nice entry of 201 dogs, giving 245 entries. My thanks go to my two stewards, with some large numbers in the classes they kept everything running smoothly and helped me to finish on time. Many decisions were difficult and some decent dogs went unplaced.
There were things that came to hand while going over the dogs on the table, short ribs and over long in the loin and long hocks. Some of these short ribbed dogs were not over sprung and quite narrow through the body, but our standard states ‘ribs well back‘, something to be watched in your future breeding programs. Some dogs looked on the heavy side when I first looked around the ring, but on the table I was surprised how so many of these dogs came to hand no problem. Upright shoulders were noticeable and front movement in some classes was a problem, along with some very straight stifles and sickle movement. Puppies and youngsters you would expect to be forgiven for movement, along with the size of ears - within time the head develops and things start to balance out.
Jackets were at all stages, spot on, starting to blow - with some owners trying to scissor or part strip them into shape, other coats were coming through with harshness and one or two had just undercoat. There were some that could have done with just a tidy up which would have helped the overall picture.
General overall condition and the spanning on most dogs was acceptable, with good thick pelts. I did feel some of the puppies were thin and were quite hollow behind the ribs. I only had one bad mouth but plenty with strong jaws and large teeth. In general the shape and length of tails were good. A few low set tails, which when a dog is in a full jacket you can feel the low set when on the table but not necessarily see it on the move.
Novice - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
Placing Critique
Very honest type Border, good head and expression and nice topline, easy span, right amount of bone with good bend of stifle, good harsh jacket, moved ok
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
14th Apr 2013
Judge: Mrs Jean Willetts (Hanway)
I would like to thank my stewards for all their hard work on the day, and to the committee for inviting me to judge there show. Also to the exhibitors who brought their dogs under me. I was pleased with my winners and placed dogs. I found that some had short muzzle coupled with round eyes which does not give a border expression.
RBCC
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
Placing Critique
Really smart bitch, nice size. Feminine head with pleasing expression. Moved well round the ring, kept topline with good tailset. Nice length of neck into good shoulders. In good condition with thick pelt. R.C.C.
Class Critique
This was a strong class and some nice bitches didn’t get placed
Special Beginners - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
Birmingham & District Gundog & Terrier Club Open Show
21st Apr 2013
Judge: Sue Wilson (Olderhill)
Many thanks to the committee for inviting me to judge and to my two young and very efficient stewards
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
Placing Critique
Pretty head on this well balanced bitch with neat front assembly. Good topline and tailset, moved out well .
WELKS
28th Apr 2013
Judge: Mrs Jane Roberts (Smalesmouth)
My first appointment at this level and I would like to thank the officers and committee of WELKS for the invitation. Grateful thanks to my stewards who kept everything moving so efficiently and thanks to all the exhibitors who gave me the privilege of going over their dogs. I thoroughly enjoyed my day and fully appreciated the opportunity to judge some high quality exhibits. Some decisions were difficult and places could change on another day.
On a positive note temperaments were good, as were mouths and feet. On the down side I felt that there were not enough exhibits that moved with drive and there were several with wide fronts - these are faults that would impact on the dog's ability to work.
Junior - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
Placing Critique
Another quality exhibit. 16 month grizzle and tan. Really good head with well placed dark eye giving a lovely expression. Good reach of neck into well placed shoulders. Straight front and narrow bodylines. Well angulated hindquarters which she used to advantage on the move. Very well presented in excellent coat and condition.
Class Critique
A strong class.
Joint Border Terrier Club's Championship Show
5th May 2013
Judge: Mrs Denise Townsend (Llanishen)
I was thrilled to be awarded this prestigious appointment and would like to thank everyone for making this a very enjoyable day. I have always been a fan of the joint show and the opportunity it gives for the clubs to come together. The entire organising team was marvellous but special mention must go to my stewards Peter Roderick and Colin Girling for all their support and assistance, and to collecting ring organisers Wendy and Andrew Mooney for keeping the action flowing. Also thanks to Kathy Wilkinson and Su Williams for all their help in organising the event.
Overall I was pleased with the quality of my entry although there was more quality in depth in bitches. Movement was generally good and there were very few wry mouths. True otter heads seem somewhat in decline and there were several single coats. However, I was delighted with all of my winners.
Yearling - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
Placing Critique
A stylish bitch with much to admire; sound to go over and fantastic on the move. Excellent harsh coat and loose pelt. Pretty head and keen expression; very feminine.
Novice - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
National Dog Show
9th May 2013
Judge: Mrs Laura Illingworth (Thorneyhurst)
Thanks to Birmingham National for giving me the opportunity to judge this show and for providing me with two excellent stewards, who kept the ring running smoothly, also to all the exhibitors that gave me the pleasure of going over their dogs.
The quality in some classes was superb especially the limit and open of both sexes, leaving me with more dogs I liked, than cards to award. Temperaments and presentation were good.
Junior - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
Novice - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
Bath Canine Society Championship Show
24th May 2013
Judge: Mr Martin P Phillips
Junior - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
Staffordshire & Birmingham Agricultural Society
29th May 2013
Judge: Mr. Bob Wright (Totherend)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
Placing Critique
well presented grizzle bitch with lovely lines, good dentition, dark eyes set in a broad flat skull, good reach of neck flowing into a level topline and well set carrot tail, plenty of pelt, coarse double coat, good rear angulation, neat feet, moved out well with purpose, cracking stand and well deserved BOB, TG2.
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
Open - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
Southern Counties Canine Association
1st Jun 2013
Judge: Mr Hans T Lehtinen (Finland)
Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
Placing Critique
Excellent body shape and proportions. Nice head in profile, excellent neck and top line. Good bent of stifle. Excellent coat texture.
Three Counties Championship Show
6th Jun 2013
Judge: Mrs Jena Tuck (Nettleby)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
BCC
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
Placing Critique
The best head of the day, oozed type and quality, a very good front, well laid shoulders, good topline, easily spanned, coat on the blow but evidence of both. She has a super balance throughout with correct rib and strength of loin. Good bend of stifle, moved very well. Overall a very typical and honest Border. I was pleased to award her the CC and BOB.
Yearling - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
Southern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
8th Jun 2013
Judge: Mr W R Irving
It was an honour to be invited to judge the Southern Border Terrier Club’s Championship Show for the second time, the last time having been exactly twenty years ago in 1993. The entry on this occasion was 215 from 203 dogs of which 14 were entered NFC. My thanks go to the Show Manager, Officers and Committee of the Club for their hospitality and organisation and to the exhibitors for their entries and for the sporting way in which they accepted my decisions. Special thanks to Wendy and Andrew Mooney and Bev Marsh for stewarding so efficiently and for organising the collecting ring which allowed us to finish in good time.
As usual there were more bitches than dogs entered. It was encouraging to see some good quality entries through the various classes and not just at the senior end, I thought that by and large heads and expressions were good with not many narrow long skulls there. My feeling was that while there were still plenty of dogs with poor fronts of one kind or another present, there were more good fronted exhibits around from which to find winners than the last time I judged. Coats were mixed and at times I had to forgive some lack of coat. As always there was a good deal of variation in size as always, but in the end I felt I was able to find winners of good enough size with enough scope and lines. I felt that tails were mixed and at times, in looking for overall quality, I had to reward dogs with tails that I felt were less than perfect in shape, length or carriage. By and large the dogs behaved pretty well and were presented clean. I was keen to see the dogs moving around the ring and not ‘stacked’. That is surely the most revealing in conformation terms.
DCC and BOB was Jenkins’ Badgerbeck Uncle Fester. RDCC was Stockleys’ Ch Foxfactor Pied Piper. BCC and RBIS was May and Whisker’s Thistlestone Jenny Wren. RBCC was Higham’s Comberdown Thistle. BP was Hall and Ellis’ Brackenfell Bok To Bach and BPB was Clark’s Gameway Fortune Cookie. BV was Stockleys’ Foxfactor Hornblower
Junior - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
Placing Critique
a bitch I have always liked but today her coat was just going over and not at its best and that didn’t give her the lines and style going around the ring that she sometimes demonstrates. Very pleasing in head and enough bone. Good hindquarters and moved soundly in front and behind. Correct in rib.
Class Critique
A very good class
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
Class Critique
This was a very strong PG class with some good ones not in the first three – a line up that was stronger than usual for this class
Border Union Championship Show
15th Jun 2013
Judge: Mrs Lesley Gosling (Akinside)
Showers, wind and sunshine made for a tactically difficult day for my solo steward, Elaine Waddington, who managed to keep the paperwork dry and get dogs moving in and out of the ring very smoothly. My grateful thanks to her and to all the exhibitors who stoically remained outside as the rain continued to plague us throughout the judging. Not weather the dogs enjoyed much either while standing about.
The entry was very mixed. The dog classes were marginally better and more consistent than the bitches. Fronts are improving but movement still needs attention, both fore and aft, with some hackney front action creeping in. Most heads were breed typical with one or two exceptions which were rather boxy and out of proportion. I was surprised and dismayed to find a large number of dentition problems in both puppies and adults. There were very small teeth, dirty teeth, teeth misaligned and one undershot mouth. Several lacked any depth of coat and were in their undercoats or single coated, with no undercoat at all. Feet were mostly good, but a couple of exhibits were down on their pasterns; claws were in need of attention on one or two exhibits.
RBCC
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
Placing Critique
I first saw this young bitch at the BTC Ch Show in March this year at Low Hesket and was struck by her outline, overall type and femininity. I was delighted to get my hands on her today and she didn’t disappoint. Beautiful outline and the sweetest of heads, dark eye, well set ears, very little stop, broad skull on good reach of neck. She balances well, has everything in proportion and moves out steadily – easily spanned. Sadly, her coat is on the way out, spoiling the overall picture but it is of good texture and depth. ResBCC.
Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
Blackpool & District Championship Show
21st Jun 2013
Judge: Mrs Hilary Gilpin (Otterbobs)
What a lovely day, no rain in sight!!
Thank you to all the exhibitors and especially my steward Alisan, she was excellent at her job. I enjoyed judging many dogs that I had not be over or seen before. Many dogs had little or no coat at all, Border Terriers must have a harsh double coat when showing not just stripped out and in their under coat, also there was hardly any muscle tone, no level backs, no slim straight narrow fronts and the movement should of been better. In a few of the older classes I could not span a few dogs and they were heavy when I lifted them up off the table, I found all the mouths clean with full dentations and I *placed those that were nearest the standard in each class*. Very pleased with both dog and bitch winners and their reserves and best puppy.
Graduate - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
The Northern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
21st Jul 2013
Judge: Mr. G. Pickering (Picer)
I was honoured to be asked to judge the Northern Border Terrier Club Championship Show and I thoroughly enjoyed my day. I had an excellent entry, but was a little disappointed with the number of absentees. However the weather has been a challenge of late with some very high temperatures which I understand prevented some exhibitors from further afield attending.
I would particularly like to thank the NBTC committee for looking after me so well and also for my expert stewards, Allan Horner and Doreen Rushby, who ably assisted me ensuring that everything ran smoothly. I would also like to thank all the exhibitors for their entries and for accepting my decisions so gracefully.
As for the dogs on the day, coats varied as you would expect, but I do think movement is improving and although there were a few ‘flicking’ fronts, rear movement was in the main correct. I had one dog with a bad mouth and a few with misaligned teeth. This, I believe, is to be avoided in the show ring. All the dogs were entire and I could span all the exhibits. All in all, I was very pleased with both the dog and the bitch line ups, which meant that I had some real quality Border Terriers to pick from. All the winners looked the part – all in hard condition, with good heads and coats – able to do the job that they were bred for.
RBCC
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
Open - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
Placing Critique
One that I have admired previously and she didn’t disappoint. Lovely head of correct proportions with plenty of strength in her foreface. Good reach of neck, clean shoulders, good topline and good rear angulation. Lovely in profile. Shown in good hard condition with a good double coat. Moved very well fore and aft. RBCC
Class Critique
A really nice class, with some lovely bitches – top places could have gone to any of the exhibits and there were some hard decisions
Leeds Championship Dog Show
26th Jul 2013
Judge: Mr M G Rushby
Open - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
The Midland Border Terrier Club Championship Show
4th Aug 2013
Judge: Sharp & Bailey
*Dog Critique*
My thanks to the Committee for inviting me to judge the Championship Show for the second time, the first being 10 years ago, and thanks to my Stewards for their efficiency. The entry of 103 with only 9 absentees was pleasing.
Some judges concentrate on heads, others on shape of eyes, or on small dark ears, some on presentation, others on neat accurate movement. As for me – I judge on a whether a dog is “fit for function†as a working terrier plus whether it looks like a Border Terrier and no other type of terrier.
A good proportion of the entry had major faults of construction which would render them, not useless, but inefficient at the job Border Terriers are designed to perform. For instance, short rib cages do not allow for lung room for the stamina a terrier needs to run all day, and these short rib cages (often sprung) were very much in evidence in the entry. Some were accompanied by long loins which might give the impression to the ringside that the dog had good length.
Secondly, upright shoulders, often with steep upper arms are a major design fault. A well laid shoulder with well angulated upper arm which brings the elbow under the body is not just a pleasure to look at – these act as shock absorbers when the dog is running so that his joints are not jarred, leading to wear and tear, thus shortening his effective life as a working terrier.
Finally, wide fronts, often associated with the previous construction – a Border should be able to creep into any space occupied by a fox, and these, despite their chunky appearance have very little body under that fur.
Coats were mixed as to be expected – and there were some really good pelts, only a couple with paper thin pelts. Undercoat was often missing on the back, but present on the sides. A handful of bad mouths, perhaps some all rounders might accept these but I could not. Few really outstanding otter heads which stay in one’s memory for years, but most were adequate.
My critique will not contain descriptions of the dogs, but will give an indication of why they were placed as they were. If your dog was not as high in the placings as you had hoped, take a good objective look at him, and you might find out why.
*Bitch Critique*
A big thank you to the MBTC committee for asking me to judge the Ch. Show it was a great honour. Thank you also to my stewards Ray & Sharon for making the classes run so smoothly. A nice entry of 144 bitches. I enjoyed the day; it was lovely to judge the bitches. The depth of quality in most of the classes was very pleasing. However, the fronts are still a problem within the breed & need to be addressed in future litters. Some quality bitches went cardless, unfortunately there is only 5 cards & many went without being placed. I was so delighted that my fellow judge Marie, agreed that my BCC & BRCC, should win the top honours, Best in Show and RBIS.
RBCC
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
Reserve Best In Show
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
Open - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
Placing Critique
Another quality bitch. A head like that of an otter, she’s got it!! Neat ears good bite. Narrow throughout. Excellent front & rear angulation. Well balanced, coat coming through. It was so closed to choose between 1 & 2, it was down to 1 was in better coat. Well shown and handled. A well deserved Res BCC & RBIS
Leicester City Canine Society Open Show
26th Aug 2013
Judge: Mrs Glenise Hyslop (Raisbeck)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
City of Birmingham
31st Aug 2013
Judge: Mrs E Cuthbertson (Ashbrae)
I would like to thank the Officers and Committee for their invitation to judge, my two stewards and the exhibitors for their entries. It was an honour to judge this numerically strong entry 169 with 29 absent, the breed being represented from around the UK made it a very enjoyable day.
Front movement is still a problem in the breed, with heavy upright shoulders in many. Size varied as did coats. There are some long necks creeping into the breed, which look very stylish, the standard does state “Neck of moderate length†and a few long tails again incorrect. Saying that it was a very nice entry to judge and in some classes
I would have liked to have been able to award more placings, and could have awarded more CC’s.
Open - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
Placing Critique
This bitch is very typical, lovely head set off with dark ears, strong muzzle. Good bone and body shape, with good quarters. I just preferred the racier lines of the Limit bitches.
Richmond Championship Dog Show
7th Sep 2013
Judge: Mrs K M Irving (Dandyhow)
In my view the breed still has problems with movement, particularly front movement. Hind action in bitches was also poor on this occasion. There was some variation in coats and some were shown without much jacket but others were somewhat blown in coat. However there were several with excellent coats and pelts – such an important feature of the breed. Dentition and temperaments were very good.
Because I don’t enjoy judging, and quite frankly never have, I decided before this appointment that is would be my last judging assignment. I hope that more younger Border Terrier enthusiasts will come forward as judges to ensure the successful future of the breed.
Open - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
Placing Critique
very well presented bitch but with not quite the balance of the winner and not as upstanding today. Strong head and moves up and back well. Scored in coat over 3.
Darlington D S S
13th Sep 2013
Judge: Mrs Diane Rayner (Stoneygin)
I would first of all like to thank the society for inviting me to judge this show.
I would also like to thank Bob my steward for a sterling job.
I am sorry to bring this up again but I was most disappointed yet again to find a few exhibits that were far too thin. This determined placings as they are not fit for purpose.
Coats were at various stages as normally is the case, I had a few unspannable, but most were in a good fit condition.
I was pleased with my entry and enjoyed going over some lovely exhibits, most were a credit to you.
Open - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
Driffield A S
21st Sep 2013
Judge: Mrs Charlotte Archibald
My sincere thanks to the Officers and Committee, for inviting me to judge the Border Terriers at this show. We were truly blessed with some lovely autumn sunshine, and a well laid out ring.
Thank you, to all the exhibitors for allowing me the privilege to “go over†your dogs, however, I had concerns about the size and movement of some of the exhibits. I have a fair span and struggled to get anywhere near some dogs, which reflected in the placings.
Consequently, some heavy shoulders, and wide fronts.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
BCC
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
Open - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
Placing Critique
very smart grizzle, almost 21 months old, in excellent condition, tight jacket, straight front leading to well placed shoulders, well ribbed back, strong loin, good angulation, moved around the ring with drive, never put a foot wrong, BCC & BOB
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Championship Show
28th Sep 2013
Judge: Miss Elspeth Jackson (Clipstone)
It is always an honour to be invited to judge a club show and my first job here must be to thank Club, Officers, Committee and Members for asking me to judge their show. The hospitality shown to my Mother and myself made it a very enjoyable weekend. Thank you to my capable Stewards Les Moss and Ian Higham for their help on the day.
Thank you all for the great entry both in terms of number and in depth of quality I had to judge. There were some very tough, but enjoyable decisions to be made and in most classes and in the challenges the top honours were fiercely contested. .
I must repeat the often used cliché of not having enough cards on the day. Many who were down the line or even cardless today I would have been happy to have as winners in another entry.
Open - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell
Placing Critique
Yet another quality bitch with loads of type. Good head with feminine expression and dark eye. Good for size and easily spanned. Beautifully balanced and well muscled throughout. In good condition with good coat.
Midland Counties Canine Society
25th Oct 2013
Judge: Mrs Val Furness
Thank you to M.C.C.A for the appointment also my stewards and a thank you to the exhibitors. Coats and size were mixed and a few entries i could not span the one thing that was apparent was the number of very lean exhibits. You BREED for size not FEED for it.
It was also nice to see that most of the early classes looked as they should be and not looking like they should be in open class
RBCC
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
Open - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
Placing Critique
Quality here rather than quantity she generates a presence in the ring as she moves with ease everything in the right place
The Scottish Border Terrier Club Championship Show
9th Nov 2013
Judge: Mrs S Williams (Hollybridge)
I would like to thank the Scottish Club for the invitation. It was an honor to judge at this friendly and hospitable club’s show. Huge thanks must go to my very capable & experienced Steward Joyce Orr and her excellent helpers, Jim Stewart in the morning and Helen McKenzie in the afternoon. All did a super job.
Thanks too to the kitchen ladies for the amazing lunch.
I was very pleased to have such a super quality entry. I could have easily given out more tickets if they had been available. Some close decision at times, a true reflection on the high quality of the entries. Presentation of the dogs was very good, mouths too on the whole were correct with only the odd exception. Feet, I was pleased to see a vast majority of neat cat like feet on the dogs, no long hare feet. Tails again seem to be improving, not as many of the over long sickle ones that I have noticed in the past. Coats and pelts: while coats are transient and of course some had more than others on the day, texture was very good and the vast majority had good thick and loose pelts. I think the breed overall is in a good place.
Just one point I noticed, some dogs had to take a lot of steps to cover the ground, watching out that our dogs move with drive is very important and I was happy with my winners in that they, in my opinion, covered the ground well.
Open - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
Placing Critique
Another super headed bitch ,very typical expression and a well balanced bitch
West Midland Terrier Society
7th Dec 2013
Judge: Joyce Martin (Merumhor)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
Open - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
Placing Critique
Another quality grizzle bitch. It was a close decision between these two bitches. She has a broad skull, dark eye with a very feminine expression. She is a lovely balanced bitch creating a lovely outline in profile.She was shown in good coat. Just preferred the movement of one.
Ladies Kennel Association
15th Dec 2013
Judge: Mrs Jayne Alpe
I was honoured to accept this appointment at short notice, due to Kathy Wilkinson’s ill health. I was impressed with the new halls and layout this year.
I was able to judge with no preconceptions, as I have only been to two shows this year, so the majority of dogs were new to me. A good size entry with some good quality dogs present in a number of classes in which I was splitting hairs I had two very good stewards who handled the large classes with calm and efficient precision allowing me to get on with my job.
Overall movement, has improved considerably. In my opinion Borders should move soundly, positively and with the minimum of effort needed to cover the ground well, this means that they use far less energy when travelling distances, and my principal winners all fitted this criteria. Nice large teeth and good bites were very much in evidence. At long last I am starting to see definition between dogs and bitches, I like to see a masculine dog and a feminine bitch. The other thing I was pleased to see was the majority had good tight feet. Some exhibitors seem to be under the impression that an underweight dog is a way to make them easier to span, it doesn’t work! I hate to be able to feel bone and not muscle.
I learnt after judging that there was some kind of aggression in one of the classes, unfortunately I did not witness this personally, as I was going over a dog on the table, if I had of seen it then I would have taken appropriate action as this type of temperament is totally unacceptable in our lovely breed.
BCC
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
Placing Critique
Champion subject to KC confirmation
Open - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
Placing Critique
Wow is the first thing in my notes. She totally caught my eye on entering the ring and did not disappoint in any way. Everything about her pleased me, from her nose to her tail and she strode round the ring so sound, true and effortlessly. Her feminine but keen expression and head completed the picture. Delighted to give her her crown. BCC
Class Critique
My notes say quality class and it most certainly was.
Manchester Dog Show Society
16th Jan 2014
Judge: Mr Philip J Greenway
BCC
Name at show: CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
Open - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
Placing Critique
put down to win in top coat & order. Very good head & expression, reachy neck, good topline, tailset, nice body depth, correct angulation front & rear, firmly articulated. Moved true & with scope. CC.
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
16th Feb 2014
Judge: Mrs Ann Maltby (Pherjan)
Open - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
Placing Critique
Presented in lovely clean condition, good angulation front and rear, dark eye with keen expression,ears well set on, decent length of neck into level topline finished with a short thick tail. Moved okay.
Crufts
7th Mar 2014
Judge: Mrs Melanie Lewis
Thank you to the exhibitors for giving me a record entry for the breed of 303 exhibits making 340 entries and indeed the largest entry for a single Judge at this prestigious show, also for the sporting way in which my decisions were accepted. Thank you also to my two Stewards, Roger and Heather Chaston, who worked tirelessly throughout the day, for their assistance in ensuring that I was able to get through this huge entry in plenty of time for my Best of Breed to compete in the Group.
It was an interesting entry with some difficult decisions having to be made such was the high standard of exhibits present. I felt that movement had improved since the last time I judged. Heads and expressions were good, although a few were a shade heavy in ear. Mouths overall were much improved with a marked reduction in the number of dogs presented with overcrowded jaws of small teeth, only the odd few having either a chipped, or in the case of an older exhibit, a missing tooth. The majority of teeth were clean with just a small number needing more attention in this area. All dogs were entire.
I was pleased that so many were presented with the correct double jacket that the standard asks for, unfortunately some exhibits that really appealed for type and size had very little evidence of, or no, jacket and on another day could have done better. Attention to feet was very evident, many of whom I believe may have benefited from plenty of roadwork, resulting in tight thick pads and short claws. Inevitably with any entry of this magnitude I had to let a number of worthy exhibits leave the ring without a prize card, which I really did not enjoy doing.
RBCC
Name at show: CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
Open - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
Placing Critique
this bitch is very well balanced, spans easily and of lovely breed type. Super head with feminine expression, nice reach of neck into well placed shoulders and well ribbed back. She has a lovely topline and tailset, good racy quarters and stands well on tight firmly padded feet. Presented and handled well, she moved with enthusiasm to secure her placing in this class and to be awarded the RBCC.
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
29th Mar 2014
Judge: Mrs Jane Parker (Conundrum)
I would like to thank the BTC club, for giving me a second chance to judge this, the most prestigious of the breed clubs championship shows. I was judge elect in 2010, but caught the awful Noro virus the night before I was due to judge and spent the next two days flat out.
The new venue that the committee has found, has to be lauded. It is large, airy, light, the flooring is excellent. The car park looked huge. From a judges point of view I could see all the dogs clearly at any time. Congratulations on a super venue.
My two stewards, Chris Davis and Liz Barratt were so very organised and kept me informed and on time throughout the day, with good humour lots of smiles and attention to detail. With such a lovely entry numbers wise, it was a long day. Thank you both.
Living in Canada now, it was a real pleasure to judge dogs that I had mostly not seen. Obviously some of the older ones were mere youngsters before I left and it was nice to see how they had progressed through the years. I found no missing testicles, mouths on the whole were good, with only a few missing teeth or one or two misaligned. Heads were in general better overall than when I left, with more who carried a moderately broad backskull and also a lot more with very good underjaw, something one had to look hard to find a few years ago. Coats were on the whole, good, there were a very few however, who had greasy and dirty coats, this I feel is completely unnecessary. A few arrived without their coats, this is just unfortunate as dogs do not know about our ambitions in regard to shows, and if the coat needs to come out then so be it! Feet in some instances were weak, with some flat footed and others harefooted, this breed needs to have really good tight feet, small with thick pads and be well knuckled, poor feet make the whole outline of the dog look wrong. The worst fault I found, as usual were fronts, all the usual suspects were there, wide fronts, narrow fronts, flicking wrists etc. I do begin to wonder if we will ever get this completely right, but if we are breeders looking to the future, we must be hard on this most prevalent fault, and do not use these dogs and bitches in our breeding programmes. Bitches had the most quality through the entry, again, this is usual, however the dogs that were good, were very very good, and the best, were exceptional. Size does need to be watched, this is a somewhat cyclical thing, but there were some big dogs and bitches in the ring. The first and most important words in our standard...â€Essentially a working terrierâ€...if it cannot be spanned, it is too big. In general I feel the breed in the country of origin is in pretty good shape, the top percentage of the dogs I judged were quite lovely and had breed type to spare. In my critique you will no doubt notice expressions I use again and again. I find certain things are ubiquitous (but none the less hugely important to breed type) and have my pet ways of describing them, I hope you forgive my industrial repetition in some regards.
Reserve Best In Show
Name at show: CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
Best Opposite Sex
Name at show: CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
BCC
Name at show: CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
Open - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
Placing Critique
This bitch was for me the find of the day. She gave me goose bumps and took my breath away. She has all I look for in a border terrier and she has it in spades! Her head is lovely, her expression keen and varminty, her mouth and muzzle correct. Her beautiful moderate neck fits so well into her shoulders which are correctly angulated and allow such ease of movement through her front. Her rib is well set back and she is spanned with ease. Short strong loin and racy hindquarters, with lovely thigh and second thigh, well let down hocks. Jacket was harsh and dry, and her pelt thick and pliable. She powered around the ring with driving action and she was full of presence. I was thrilled to award her the bitch CC, RBIS and Best Otter Head.
National Terrier Club
5th Apr 2014
Judge: Mr David Hunt (Ottaswell)
My thanks to the committee of the National Terrier Club for their invitation to judge at this group championship show. Thanks also to my stewards Brian Doyle and John Callow for their help and assistance in keeping me organised and the ring running smoothly. My appreciation also to the exhibitors for such a large entry in these tough financial times.
The ring was large with lots of space for dogs to move freely without being forced to stop/start. In general the dogs were in good condition. I found 1 dog that was not entire. Although teeth were mostly OK, apart from a few misaligned, they varied greatly in size. Coats varied as always but I judge on the day and lack of coat is taken into account when placing exhibits. I was concerned at the number of exhibits down on their pasterns, not giving the small feet as required. Many younger exhibits would really benefit from regular ringcraft experience.
Open - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
Placing Critique
A worthy red grizzle champion I have watched for some time. She spans and handles well, everything as it should be. Cracking head all in proportion .Strong muzzle and dark eyes set wide apart, all framed by dark well placed ears. Lovely straight front, excellent construction front and rear. Good carrot tail and has a double coat and loose pelt. Well let down hocks used to move easily and cleanly both ways.
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
13th Apr 2014
Judge: Professor A S Milton (Baillieswells)
It was a great pleasure to judge my own club’s championship show. The venue is excellent, and I was able to experience this from the judge’s side of the table. The show was run very smoothly, and I was particular grateful to Beverley Jackson who, as chief steward, saw that everything was in the right place at the right time. I was pleased with my class winners, though some of the lower placing were a little problematic. As one would expect at this time of the year, with a few exceptions, coats were excellent. I seem to go on about movement every time I judge. I was pleased to note that wide fronts were fewer than before, however we seem to be going in the opposite direction,, with front paws nearly touching on the move. In my opinion the top-line should either be level or slightly sloping downwards to the hind legs. There were several exhibits in which the slope was the other way, with the top of the hind legs above the front legs. This is a wrong. There were several tails that were far too long. There was only one really bad mouth, the dog in question should not in my opinion be shown, and a couple with an incisor out of alignment. And that raises a question. The first line of the standard states ‘Essentially a working terrier’. Does a minor tooth misalignment affect the ability of the dog to work? Any judge can see a fault in the mouth and penalize it, and yet miss other faults which can indeed affect the working ability. Similarly how important are missing teeth? Many a Border has one or more of the first premolars missing or not properly erupted. The standard makes no mention of teeth other than in the context of a scissor bite. At least we are not obsessed with counting teeth as are the Germans.
Open - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
West Of England Ladies' Kennel Society
25th Apr 2014
Judge: Mr A Cuthbertson (Ashbrae)
Thank you to the exhibitors for their entries and to my two stewards.
I think size needs to be watched in the breed as a working terrier. I have a large span but a number of dogs were not spannable by me, this reflected in my placings. We also seem to loosing the otter like head, some with too much stop, some with weak muzzles and others lacking under jaw. This results in a loss of type which defines the breed. We should try and adhere to the breed standard laid down by the original border terrier breeders.
The over baiting of dogs on the table is totally unnecessary. In my opinion they do not need to be constantly fed on the table. It makes judging difficult when a dog is constantly looking for food.
I was very surprised to see border terriers with coats on around the ring, as they should have their own double coat for warmth and protection. I hope this isn’t the start of trend with the breed becoming just another show breed and losing its identity as the standard states “essentially a working terrier”.
Open - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
The Joint Border Terrier Clubs Championship Show
4th May 2014
Judge: Mrs E Weijenborg-Weggemans
What a big honour it is to judge the Border Terrier in the native country. I didn’t know what to expect because I haven’t been to Crufts or other shows to have a clean look at what I was presented on that May, 4th, 2014.
I myself live with Border Terriers most of my life now and I have seen the breed changing through the years. What the old breeders feared for years and years ago seems to happen: changing a working terrier into a show terrier. Meaning that the trimming is too short therefore missing the tweedy look, clipping belly, tail and buttocks, overangulation especially in hindquarters. Saying this I was really pleasantly surprised finding so many genuine Border Terriers during this show. Of course I know that coats can’t be in the best condition all year long so some specimens were rather short in trim but as long as I could feel the required harshness and see the correct double coat it was fine for me and only played a role in placing when there were more Borders with the same qualities. I didn’t see any faulty mouths, found only big strong teeth. Movement is – as in the rest of the world – still a problem in the breed. Especially front movement is an issue. When placing, movement was one of the criteria to place one Border higher than the other, but the right type, body proportions, spannability, thick pliable pelt and harsh double coat came first.
In some classes the quality was so high that some of the Borders left the ring unplaced while they were of excellent quality.
I really want to thank all the exhibitors for their sporting attitude in taking my decisions, for entering their dogs under me and give me a hard day’s work with 222 entered dogs and of course the committee for trusting me this honourable job and their hospitality during this weekend for me and my sister, who accompanied me. My congratulations to the breeders and owners for presenting such nice Border Terriers and keeping the breed on such high standard.
Open - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
Class Critique
Another strong class! Difficult to decide again but my winner in this class can’t be overlooked.
The Scottish Kennel Club
16th May 2014
Judge: Mr W Browne-Cole (Travella)
Open - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
Bath Championship Show
23rd May 2014
Judge: Mr S Plane
Thankyou to the exhibitors for giving me such a good entry for the first time awarding challenge certificates. Although we had a super sized ring with short grass and level surface, the weather prevented us from using the outer part in some classes. Most of the exhibits were undeterred by the rain and dampness
Open - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
Three Counties Championship Dog Show
7th Jun 2014
Judge: Mr D E Fryer (Irton)
Thanks to my two highly efficient stewards who, whilst never obtrusive, always had everything in the right place and ensured that I could get on with judging the dogs efficiently and smoothly.
A very pleasing entry, many classes had winning quality beyond the number of cards available. I found no missing teeth, no serious mouth faults, and all males were entire. Coats were variable; ranging from several in profuse double coat (not a problem if still of good weatherproof quality); to some who had only undercoat and a few who had adequate top coat but completely lacked undercoat (both incorrect and adversely affecting placings). There were a number of very smartly prepared and presented terriers on show; but however smart and showy a terrier may be, as 'essentially a working terrier' it must be 'capable of following a horse, combining activity with gameness' in order to be a BORDER Terrier. Too many exhibits were deficient in shoulder construction, front movement and drive.
Open - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
Placing Critique
A lighter red bitch, soundly built, a good mover, ears a trifle large which affects expression; good coat and pelt.
Blackpool & District Canine Society Championship Show
20th Jun 2014
Judge: Mr Peter Bakewell
Open - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
Windsor Championship Show
27th Jun 2014
Judge: Mr S Jackson (Clipstone)
Very sorry for the late publication of this report. Unfortunately the original was on a device that was stolen. It was an honour again to judge Windsor which is one of my personal favourite shows, and also my local!
Open - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
Placing Critique
A worthy champion who was again in my considerations for top honours today. Beautiful bitch, sound in every way, keen expression.
City of Birmingham Championship Dog Show
30th Aug 2014
Judge: Dr Ron Wheatley
My thanks to the committee for their invitation to judge here, to my two very effective and helpful stewards Jane Keeves and Alan Tomlinson, and to the exhibitors for the large and interesting entry of many different types. Many of the classes had quality in depth, with many close decisions. Both line ups were pleasing with plenty of choice and close decisions for both cards. I found no kinky tails and one level mouth, most exhibits were of a good size, a few were too heavy and one undernourished, and many needed their nails trimming. Most moved well in the super sized ring that we were given.
BCC
Name at show: CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
Open - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
Placing Critique
excellent bitch, flowed round the ring, lovely feminine head, strong teeth and jaw, super front and length of body, CC;
Richmond Championship Dog Show
6th Sep 2014
Judge: Mr W Gray (Pontbeck)
Thanks go to my stewards for making the day run smoothly and to the exhibitors for their enthusiasm for the breed and the sporting way they took my decisions.
Since the hunting bill I 've been concerned how the breed would keep to the line in the breed standard " Essentially a working terrier " as the opportunities for work have been reduced and the spin off as to why we require a double coat and the dog to be narrow all through may be lost to some exhibitors who haven't the opportunity to work or know someone who does or has worked their dogs. There was evidence today that we may have lost sight of the fact that this is a working breed. I'm not suggesting that all Borders should work but that all Borders should be capable to work and those who are closest to the breed standard should be able to do the job required of them.
There were a few exhibits with single coats today, look very smart but would soon pay the price on a cold wet winters day if they had to be out in the elements for any length of time. Some exhibits were carrying a little too much weight and quite a number would benefit from a good walk, some with little muscle.
BCC
Name at show: CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
Open - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
Placing Critique
Border of the correct size and shape, so well balanced when stood.Best of heads, good shoulder placement, nice length of back, straight narrow front. Pretty much what I look for in a Border bitch. Eventually she moved well when allowed to settle. A pleasure to award her the CC.
Darlington Championship Show
12th Sep 2014
Judge: Mr A Horner (Stineval)
I would like to thank the Darlington society for my invitation .The stewards were on the ball all day so I would like to thank them for making my day an easy one.
I would also like to thank the exhibitors for taking my decisions so sportingly.
However I feel that some exhibits would benefit from a little more food, feeding less does not make them any smaller!
One thing that particularly drew my attention was the dirty teeth in some of the younger exhibits, feet need improving by trimming nails. Nails on some were what a Hawk would be proud of!
Also scissor cuts do not enhance a coat , we are not a trimmed breed we are a breed where hand stripping is paramount.
Open - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
Placing Critique
Very good head & expression, good reach of neck, topline not as good as 1, nice body depth, correct angulation both front & rear. Moved true both ways.
Driffield Agricultural Society Championship Dog Show
20th Sep 2014
Judge: Mrs A C Fryer (Irton)
Thanks to the exhibitors for giving me a lovely entry and to my stewards for keeping the ring running efficiently throughout. We had a good day with a very very slight drizzle; the exhibitors and exhibits seemed untroubled but it did cause the ringside to flee temporarily! There were some very good dogs present and I enjoyed all my winners but there are always some buts, and looking through my notes there was a preponderonce of “OK” over “good”. The standard asks for a dog that has the soundness to follow a horse; this, of course, must be understood in the context of a terrier working with the Hunt on rough moorland ground, but even so only the minority of exhibits could meet this requirement. Inadequate angulation leads to poor ground covering ability and untidy front movement – evident in a lot of exhibits. Whilst most exhibitors take the trouble to present their dogs as well as possible, a number were unfit and lacking muscle tone and would one of the Breed Clubs please put on a grooming seminar which shows exhibitors how to prepare feet and nails?? It is clearly needed. I forgive coats since these are outwith your control and sadly some excellent dogs had to pay the price for coming without a jacket.
RBCC
Name at show: CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
Open - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
Placing Critique
Good head, strong jaw, good earset, and good in skull, good neck of moderate length, OK for bone. Well made all through with a strong loin set off with a nice short tail, feet OK, moving well round the ring in a good coat, she made a very attractive picture showing herself off well and did enough to win the Res CC in a very strong challenge.
Class Critique
Only 4 present, all good bitches but of different type.
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Championship Show
27th Sep 2014
Judge: Mr Frank Nicholls (Halcus)
My grateful thanks to the committee and officers for their brilliant hospitality and to stewards Doreen Rushby and Graham Richardson for their hard work and attempts at keeping me out of trouble. An excellent entry with real quality present in both dogs and bitches. Unfortunately, at the risk of sounding like a stuck record, front movement was a real problem in quite a few exhibits, not I might add in the top winners, but unfortunately occasional compromises had to be made in this respect in some classes when filling some of the lower placings.
RBCC
Name at show: CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
Open - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
Placing Critique
An excellent bitch, very well constructed throughout with good narrow front and body, excellent in outline, good head, good red grizzle coat, moved very well. Res. CC
South Wales Kennel Association
10th Oct 2014
Judge: Mr Kevin Holmes
Open - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
Midland Counties Canine Society
25th Oct 2014
Judge: Mr Euan Castel (Flutorum)
My sincere thanks are extended to each exhibitor for providing me with such a wonderful entry, on this, my 1st CC appointment. At 160 dogs I had the highest entry in the group. I would like to thank the committee for their kind invitation and the hospitality that I received. Thank you to my two very competent stewards Alex & Barry Cole.
Mouths were good, a couple were unspannable and coats varied. Some exhibits were untidy in undercarriage, legs and feet and would benefit from a little grooming a few days prior to show day. More importantly, a number of exhibits were overweight and lacked muscle tone. That said, there was a depth of quality to each class and a number of nice dogs had to go unplaced on this occasion. I was extremely pleased with both the dog and bitch line ups.
RBCC
Name at show: CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
Open - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
Placing Critique
Light red grizzle, good feminine head, short strong muzzle, broad in skull. Nice reach of neck into clean shoulders, good bodylines. Harsh coat and loose pelt. Short carroty tail. Nice well angulated rear quarters she moved effortlessly round ring. Close decision with 1, I was pleased to award her the Reserve BCC.
Scottish Border Terrier Club Championship Show
8th Nov 2014
Judge: Mrs P McLellan (Breconbeds)
My thanks to the Scottish Committee for the invitation to judge our prestigious annual Championship Show; to my excellent steward Joyce Orr, and to the exhibitors for such a good entry.
I was happy with my class winners which were super examples of the breed. On the down side a number of exhibits were short in the leg and in the body, giving an unbalanced appearance and it’s very unlikely that they would be capable of following a horse, as the breed standard requires. Some pelts were too thin and too many dogs were single coated.
Open - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
Three Counties Agricultural Society
4th Jun 2015
Judge: Mr Brian Baxter
Open - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
Placing Critique
a worthy CH. A shade smaller than 1. A lovely bitch to handle
Border Union Agricultural Society
20th Jun 2015
Judge: Mrs Nancy Hogg (Raeburnfoot)
I thoroughly enjoyed my days judging at Border Union showground. Such a pleasant show. Many thanks go to my two very able stewards. They had the ring (& me) running like clockwork. Thanks also to the exhibitors who entered under me. Had some lovely dogs to go over & some hard decisions to make. Coats were probably the best I have seen for some time. Thick pelts, too, were much in evidence. Mouths were good. Fronts continue to be a problem & movement letting some otherwise promising dogs down.
Open - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
Windsor Championship Show
2nd Jul 2015
Judge: Mr M. Hollingsbee (Otterwood)
I thoroughly enjoyed my first judging experience at this level and thank the exhibitors for bringing their dogs of such good quality in front of me and accepting my decisions with good grace. In some of the classes there was only a hairs breadth between some exhibits and on another day the results would have been different. I like Borders that are narrow, strong and good movers. I do not consider coat to be a major factor except when differentiating between dogs of equal quality, As a Championship Show judge told me many years ago “bad coats can get better, many other faults cannot.”
I would also like to thank my stewards for keeping me in order.
Open - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
Placing Critique
well balanced bitch in good coat, good ear set and level topline, neat feet with good pads
Midland Counties Canine Society
25th Oct 2015
Judge: Miss Michelle Barnett (Brockfox)
My sincere thanks go to the society for the superb welcome and hospitality at this premium show, my proficient stewards and last but most importantly the exhibits and their exhibitors for their entries and sporting attitude. It was so nice to hear the ringside applause bestowed upon fellow exhibitors and as a judge it really does make for a pleasurable days judging
After my considerable absence ringside, my findings today were overall as always seems to be the case was the varieties in type, And some of the entry sadly on the day was far too big and by this i mean not necessarily in length of leg ( which the correct term is tall ) but in depth of chest and heavy shoulders , Fundamentally not the supple lithe bodies which is vital in an earth dog ,and an essential breed characteristic that we must strive to breed for.
Please assess your dogs objectively and ask yourself of your own dogs "is this really the build of an earth dog" ?
Mouths were on the whole correct but some very tight bites were apparent and teeth out of aliment I also found heavy almost houndy ears are also creeping in .
Always wanting to finish on a high note, once again temperaments as to be expected were excellent and all males were entire. As always when judging I was looking for a correct sized spannable tweedy border who comes to hand well, with the requisite ottery head shown in correct double jacket and thick pliable pelt, thus providing them the protection required of a working dog coupled with a lithe body with hard muscle tone and fitness to enable them to endure a day in the field
And in completing my appointment I was thrilled with my final line ups and ultimately such exemplary representatives of the breed to award the final top honours too.
Open - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
Class Critique
Excellent class brimming with quantity & quality
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Open Show
22nd Nov 2015
Judge: Mrs. Liz Wright (Totherend)
My thanks to the East Anglia Border Terrier Club for the invitation to judge their show, to the exhibitors for giving me such a super entry and especially to Robert Brewster for his excellent stewarding. I really enjoyed my day.
Open - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
Placing Critique
another lovely bitch and similar comments apply, preferred first for narrowness
Ladies Kennel Association
13th Dec 2015
Judge: Mrs Melanie Lewis (Tonromel)
Thank you to the Officers and Committee of LKA for the invitation to officiate and to my two excellent Stewards, Barry McCartney and Sue Jones, for their invaluable assistance throughout judging. Thank you to the exhibitors for a super entry of 176 exhibits making 192 entries, the largest entry in the Terrier Group, and also for the sporting manner in which my decisions were accepted.
Numerically the bitch entry was double the size of the dog entry, but on the whole the standard in both sexes was pleasing with some very strong contenders for top honours. Coats varied from being completely stripped out with only soft undercoat to those that were completely blown, however, many were presented in good jackets of the correct texture. Feet on the whole were good, being firmly padded. On a few exhibits the tails appeared to be overly long which on closer examination revealed that it was superfluous hair. If this had been removed it would have improved the overall picture. All males were entire and the temperaments displayed by all the exhibits was very good. I was presented with some very nice puppy entries, many showing a lot of promise, which can only auger well for the future of the breed.
I was very pleased with both my final dog and bitch line ups, with some tough decisions having to be made when it came to awarding the top honours, such was the depth of quality. All of my finalists were in fit condition; moved with purpose; had good muscle tone; pliable pelts and spanned with ease and I believe that, if the opportunity presented, they would be able to undertake the functions asked for in the breed standard. My one plea to exhibitors is to please refrain from pushing treats into the dog's mouth when the dog is being judged on the table as it makes it very difficult for a judge to assess the exhibit. Reward them by all means if you have to, but only do so at the appropriate time.
Open - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
Bath Canine Society Championship Show
27th May 2016
Judge: Mr Alan Hedges (Ramblix)
My thanks go to the Officers and Committee of Bath show for inviting me to come and judge Border Terriers for the first time, and on the Bath Billiard Table as well, it was a fabulous day for me and will live long in my memory.
I thought the dogs were better than the bitches although reading through my critique it doesn’t sound like that, but it was. If I may make a couple of points. Nobody who goes to shows goes to lose and some are making it rather easy for the judge to give them a hard time. Long pointed nails are not good news , nor is standing the dog like a rocking horse. If you are going to use bait, the dog needs to think it has a chance of getting it, the idea is to bring him up on his toes and make a much better picture. Every little helps, none of the opposition are going to roll over and make it easy for you!
Hind movement was generally better than front movement, and plenty could have been fitter.
My thanks go to all who entered, you gave me a wonderful day and I was honoured by each and every one of you
Open - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
Class Critique
Having seen all of the above (first three placed) since they were puppies, I never imagined for one second I would ever judge them, thank you for doing me the honour of bringing them.
Southern Counties Canine Association
4th Jun 2016
Judge: Mrs Anne Tove Strande
I was thrilled to receive the invitation to come back to Southern Counties and judge Border Terriers!
The organizers know how to make people feel welcomed and I enjoyed the relaxed and friendly atmosphere! All details were very well taken care of and in the ring my stewards were extremely efficient and nice. Thanks to the exhibitors for showing their dogs under me and for their presentation, which was very professional.
I enjoyed the overall quality of the Borders. There were many with lovely otter heads and with correct racy outline. All but one was easily spannable and agile. I also appreciated good pelts and quality otter tails. Coats were of good texture, but I wish more dogs could be presented with fuller coats. I appreciate a Border with truly double coat and a little “tweedy” look about them so they do not remind me of a smooth terrier. Movements were free, but quite a few could improve in front movement becoming more stable and parallel.
My winning dog and bitch were both of such high quality they could win anywhere, both under breed specialists as well as all-rounders. In addition to having correct breed specific details, they were also well constructed. I chose the bitch as my BOB because she had that extra attitude and showmanship making her an eyecatcher. It made me proud on behalf of the breed that she also won the group!
RBCC
Name at show: CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
Open - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
Placing Critique
Ultra feminin with pleasing head and expression. Excellent topline and proportions. Good coat. Moved freely.
Border Union Agricultural Society
19th Jun 2016
Judge: Mrs M Wanless
My sincere thanks go to the officers and committee of Border Union for this appointment, this is such a well run, friendly show, with outstanding hospitality!
My thanks also to my two Stewards on the day, Ella Linton, and Alan Small. Thank you too to all those who entered under me, and came, and accepted my decisions with good grace. I was pleased with my winners. I do wish though that dogs were shown on a loose lead, and stacked freely. Big ears are becoming prevalent, not as in the standard. Presentation and condition played a large part in my decisions.
RBCC
Name at show: CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
Open - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
Placing Critique
First judged her as a raw puppy, loved her then, still do! Have watched her career with interest and pleasure. A grizzle with a super head, nice neck into good shoulders. Excellent body lines. Harsh coat, thick pelt, neat tail. Moved out well. Pleased to award her the RCC.
Class Critique
This was a hard class, many went cardless that would be in on another occasion.
Blackpool & District Canine Society
24th Jun 2016
Judge: Mrs Trudi Baird
My first CC appointment and a big thank you is due to the officers and committee of Blackpool & district canine society for allowing me the honour to judge at your show.
It was an immensely satisfying day judging a quality entry of Border terriers.
I found size in general to be excellent with only a couple who were too large that I couldn’t span. Mouths were all acceptable, with just a few who had teeth out of line. All Males were entire.
Coats were a problem, not on my main winners I hasten to add, and a good few exhibits were brought out too early in the coat department. Some judges may overlook this very important part of the breed standard but I certainly couldn’t. Upholding the maxim “essentially a working terrier”, a good double weather protective coat is a must!
I was thrilled when I stood back and looked at my DCC & BCC when they came in to challenge for best of breed, I thought they were very similar for type and stamp. A very pleasing and humbling conclusion to judging the dogs and bitches. Best of breed went to the bitch in a very close challenge; simply it was her head and expression that won me over.
Thank you to each and every exhibitor for bringing your dogs under me and accepting my decisions with grace.
Open - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
Placing Critique
Grizzle with a pretty feminine Otter like head , good straight narrow front on neat feet, presented in immaculate tight coat and thick pelt , excellent for size and span ,beautiful outline stood and on the move , Another who went better in her class than the challenge .
East of England Agricultural Society
9th Jul 2016
Judge: Mrs A E Gregory
This was my first appointment at this level and I would like to thank the organisers of the East of England Show for giving me this opportunity. I would also like to thank my two stewards, David and Pat Sutton for keeping everything running along smoothly. Thanks must also go to the exhibitors for allowing me the honour and privilege of judging their dogs and for the sporting way in which they accepted my decisions. I thoroughly enjoyed my day!
Movement on the whole was good but front movement in a few was incorrect with toeing in when coming towards me. A few lacked muscle tone and some feet and nails could have been tidied to better advantage. Thick pelts were in the minority and some exhibits were shown without undercoat and this affected placings. Considering the harsh terrain in which the Border Terrier is expected to carry out its’ work, it should be in fit, hard condition with a thick double coat and pelt of depth and quality. Some heads also had stops which were too deep. This does not present a correct otter like head which should have a shallow stop. I also found a couple of suspect mouths and a few dogs, when lifted off the table, were too heavy. Some dogs would have benefited from more ring training. However, I was pleased with my winners and, in some classes, decisions were close. Although early rain made the ring conditions less than desirable, all dogs coped well.
Open - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
The Northern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
16th Jul 2016
Judge: Mrs. Margaret Bailey (Grindelvald)
I would like to thank the Northern Border Terrier Club’s committee for the invitation to judge at this well organised & friendly show, I really enjoyed my day. A big thank you, to my stewards Sharon & Graham, who kept me on track throughout the day. On the down side some poor mouths, some of the males where lacking substance & not very masculine, bordering on thin, not sure they could do a days work. The depth of quality in the bitches was excellent & this meant that some decisions were very close & many lovely bitches missed out on this occasion. Also my thanks to the exhibitors for their sporting acceptance of my decisions.
Open - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
Placing Critique
Another super bitch given her a RES CC before, still quality , lovely head & neck, good length of rib. Correct size, shown in excellent coat & condition
Leeds Championship Show
22nd Jul 2016
Judge: Mr Ken Bartlett
My thanks to the officers & committee for this appointment giving CCs in this breed for the first time, also the exhibitors for a lovely entry, also my two stewards who kept things running smoothly.
Open - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
The Scottish BTC Championship Show
12th Nov 2016
Judge: Mrs. Nancy Hogg (Raeburnfoot)
Thank you for inviting me to judge this show. If my memory serves me correctly this was the very first Border Terrier show I exhibited at……30 years ago.
It really was a pleasure to go over so many good examples of the breed. Coats were at various stages and some paid the penalty with either little top coat or totally blown. Mouths were good. Some movement, especially front. Not so good. Size was better than I have seen in the past. Temperament on every exhibit was really good I am pleased to say. No noise from the cage area either that I was aware of. I was delighted with my main winners.
Special thanks must go to my very able steward and to the kitchen ladies for a lovely meal and coffee.
Open - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
Manchester Championship Show
18th Jan 2019
Judge: Mrs. Kathy Newsome (Kighill)
My first judging appointment at a Championship show and what a lovely day I had. Firstly I would like to thank the Manchester Dog Society for inviting me to judge their show, and also to all the exhibitors for showing their support.
I had a lovely selection of dogs and I was very pleased with the quality that came before me. All dogs were entire and mouths were good. Some dogs could have done with being tidied up a little more.
Veteran - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: CH Cedarhill Rising Star At Brankell JW
