Show Placings
Newark & DCS Open Show
17th Feb 2024
Judge: Mick Oxley (Digelsa)
Best Puppy
Name at show: Goldenmill Could It Be Magic
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Goldenmill Could It Be Magic
Wath, West Melton & District Canine Society Open Show
2nd Mar 2024
Judge: Anne Speake
I'd like to thank the officers and committee for the kind invitation to judge the Border terriers at there open show and for the excellent hospitality and lunch provided. I had a super entry and I'd like to thank all the exhibitors for allowing me the privilege of going over your dogs. My thanks to my very efficient steward Lynda for keeping the ring running smoothly
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Goldenmill Could It Be Magic
Placing Critique
(d) 7 half mth old b/t dog with a good coat of correct texture with ticking coming through. Attractive head, dark eye and neat well placed ears. Good reach of neck into well angulated shoulders. Has a good topline and looks good in profile. Moved out well
Ripon & DCS Open Show
2nd Jun 2024
Judge: Mr David Craig
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Goldenmill Could It Be Magic
Goosnargh and Longridge Agricultural Society Open Show
6th Jul 2024
Judge: George Tullis
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Goldenmill Could It Be Magic
The Northern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
13th Jul 2024
Judge: Mr. Mark Ord (Marnadee)
Having attended & a long association with this breed club I was very honoured when I received the invitation to judge this show. It is pleasing that the club has such a wealth of supporters who do such sterling work and put on shows that make you want to return to. Walking into this venue today brought back many memories of the past and I am sure the pioneers of the club would be thrilled to see how it has prospered from humble beginnings. The Border Terrier continues to hold its own compared to many of today’s terrier breeds both as a companion and show dog. Breed standards were compiled by looking at the dogs of the time and their working capabilities fitting this purpose, this should still be adhered to now despite hunting no longer being allowed. This being said dogs should be presented for the show ring to the best of an owner’s capabilities, in hard muscular condition and coat presented clean and fit for the purpose of working in rough terrain.
I today found mouths to be good in the majority and I like to see large dentition along with a correct scissor bite. Several had eyes that needed attention in the way of cleaning before coming into the show ring. We still are seeing the incorrect flipping front action due to short upper arms and if not addressed this will become the norm. After my last appointment, I was pleased to only see a small minority where scissoring had been used on the coats which should not be the case. I did find today several coats that I would class as broken rather than the desirable tight harsh top weatherproof coat with undercoat for warmth. On a positive note, the bitches were easy to span and only a minority of males could not be. Pelts were pretty good being both thick & loose.
Puppy - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Goldenmill Could It Be Magic
Otley CS Open Show
6th Aug 2024
Judge: Jill Peak (Bayard)
Special Yearling /
Third Place
Name at show: Goldenmill Could It Be Magic
