Show Placings
The Southern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
18th Sep 2021
Judge: Miss Sally Leslie (Risdene)
Congratulations to the committee on finding a splendid new venue. It is so nice to be able to evaluate exhibits in natural surrounding and this was ideal. I understand some did not care completely for the ground but while some exhibits did not excel on the terrain those that did displayed good conformation and moved accordingly.
Generally: there were some mouth faults present today which affected some results in the context of the classes they were in and the degree of the fault. Fronts came in many shapes and sizes not all straight and narrow unfortunately and I was surprised at the number of large and rather thin, spreading feet. Finally I just want to get off my chest that for me the term racy hindquarters does not carry with it a high tuck up.
The unexpected heat, especially in the earlier classes, was a little overwhelming and I thought both exhibits and exhibitors coped admirably. I loved my line ups and very much appreciated my entry, thank you.
Thanks also to my stewards who in these strange times were really kept at it all day.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Benattivo Silver Flame
Placing Critique
Another good example, feminine blue, built on pleasing lines and good to go over but would not want her any longer in body. Should continue to progress well. Lovely outgoing temperament and free showed to advantage.
Manchester Championship Show
20th Jan 2022
Judge: Mr Stuart Plane
What a weekend it proved to be for Border Terriers
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Benattivo Silver Flame
Placing Critique
Another B/T of quality she has a lovely head and eye neat ear, well placed shoulders into a true front spans well, good topline and free on the move
Terrier Club of Devon & Cornwall Open Show
20th Feb 2022
Judge: Tracey Anscombe (Orangebox)
Thank you to the committee for the invitation to judge at your show and to the Southern Border Terrier Club for their support of the classes. I thoroughly enjoyed my day, there was a friendly ringside atmosphere and lovely exhibits to judge. I could span all the exhibits and found no mouth faults or kinked tails.
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Benattivo Silver Flame
Best Puppy
Name at show: Benattivo Silver Flame
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Benattivo Silver Flame
Placing Critique
Very smart blue and tan bitch puppy with so much promise. Otter like head of correct proportions, small V shape ears well set that frame her head well giving her a lovely expression. Presented in lovely condition in deep double coat she has plenty of pelt. Balance through out her rib and lion which allows her to move with true tracking motion holding her shape. Stands on small cat like feet and short carrot tail which for me just completes the picture.
Crufts
11th Mar 2022
Judge: Mrs. Margaret Curtis (Matamba)
Crufts has always been a memorable experience for me, from sitting ringside to winning top honours in this breed, and to retire from judging with my last appointment being Crufts was a special occasion. Many thanks to all the exhibitors for the entry of 233 dogs making 257 entries with 28 absentees.
It was a long day and with only one steward for almost all of the classes my sincere thanks must go to Robyn Burnett. Plus a special thanks to Judy Carr for stepping in to help Robyn in those last big classes to help us finish just in time to get the BOB to the Group. Also to Joyce Martin the photographer who worked hard throughout the day to get those special pictures, thank you. I enjoyed my day judging but found some of the classes quite challenging.
I was pleased with the lineup and my principal winners, but a little disappointed with what I was finding when the dogs came to the table. The standard reads “Head like that of an otter moderately broad in skull and small ears dropping close to cheek” but some were so untypical of our breed with narrow skulls, weak jaws and small teeth, with ears that were too big and standing away from the cheek.
In every class there were some that just could not be spanned - being too deep in the chest and strong in the rib. Movement was better behind than in front. Finding dogs with a short upper arm, this not only restricts the movement but when standing almost gives a Fox Terrier type front which I was seeing, to start accepting these deviations as acceptable would be a sad day for our breed as we know it.
General condition of the dogs was good, jackets came in all stages mostly acceptable with some good thick pelts. One problem I found today was the baiting of dogs on the table. In some cases it made it hard going for dogs and judge - no need to top and tail and bait all at the same time - personally I just needed the dogs to stand still.
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Benattivo Silver Flame
Placing Critique
Liked her type and shape well balance and nice outline, good head, ears did stand off a little but did not spoil expression, good body and topline and easy span right amount of bone and she stands four square with right length of stifle and neat feet. Correct blue and tan jacket and good tail set.
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
26th Mar 2022
Judge: Dr. Ron Wheatley (Loiriston)
I was very privileged and honoured to judge this excellent show and would like to thank the members of the Border Terrier Club for their invitation, and the committee for their help and hospitality. The committee and members had provided a wonderful range of Specials and mementos to celebrate the Centenary of the Club. Many thanks to my very efficient ring stewards, Carol Mackenzie, and Judy Carr, for their help through a long day. Thanks also to the exhibitors for the large entry of 183 dogs, making 223 entries with 43 absent, which ranged over many types. There was quality in depth in many classes with close decisions. I found no kinky tails, two exhibits with one missing front tooth, and a few bites that had worn even. Coats as might be expected were at different stages, most in good coat and a few with the top just coming through.
Junior - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Benattivo Silver Flame
Joint Border Terrier Clubs' Championship Show
30th Apr 2022
Judge: Miss Elspeth Jackson (Clipstone)
What a great honour it was to be invited to judge the Joint Border Terrier Clubs’ Show in the Border Terrier’s centenary year. Waiting an extra two years did not decrease my excitement for the appointment and my anticipation was richly rewarded with a super entry both in turns of numbers and quality.
My critique must start with several expressions of gratitude to those who made this appointment possible and so enjoyable.
To the Committee for inviting me to judge at such a prestigious event. It was truly an honour, and the memory of the day will be one I shall treasure. Further the hospitality that myself and my family were shown at the show and the dinner following was much appreciated. We all had a great time.
To the show organisers, especially Show Manger Helen Axford, whose organisation and show layout allowed everything to run smoothly even when the weather was a little less than kind to us.
To my capable and efficient Stewards Christine Horner and Sharon Pickering. Having you in the ring with me was both supportive and enjoyable.Thank you to the exhibitors for giving me a lovely entry to judge. I enjoyed judging each and every dog whether in the cards or not. I had some tough decisions to make and in the stronger classes five places was insufficient for the depth of quality. A number of dogs I liked very much went cardless. I loved the line up in both my challenges and was able to find the type I wanted in all classes.
I was glad to find some super coats and pelts. The changeable late April Border weather and biting wind certainly showed us the importance of these. It left us in no doubt that for a Border Terrier working the Border country in the colder winter months and at higher elevations a good coat is a must. I understand that it is not always possible to present your dogs at a show in the perfect jacket but when out of coat, personally I prefer to see a dog neatly stripped back rather than left with a few top coat hairs.
I found three mouths with teeth well out of line and a couple of tails were questionable but overall the quality was excellent.
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Benattivo Silver Flame
Placing Critique
Just loved this girl’s type, size and balance. Good strong otter head, elegant neck to super rib and good loin. In good thick coat. Shows to advantage and moved well. She pushed hard in the challenge and with maturity I‘m sure we will see her take top honours..
Class Critique
Headed by two lovely bitches of similar type both with bags of promise who gave me a tough choice to make.
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
6th May 2022
Judge: Mr R Wright (Borderexpress)
I would like to thank the Officers and Committee of The Midland Border Terrier Club for the invite to judge the Open Show held in conjunction with The Birmingham National. The hospitality showed by both clubs on the day was tremendous plus the wonderful gift received with many thanks – I will remember my first club show appointment for a long time.
I could not of been more pleased with my entry on the day so a big thank you for all of the exhibitors that gave me the opportunity to go over their dogs and the quality presented. Junior Bitch, Limit Bitch and Limit Dog classes were of real quality and on another day placings could of easily been switched. That aside I was really pleased with my Bitch/Dog line ups having some real quality to pick my main winners from.
Also a special mention to my two stewards Sharon and La for keeping my classes going and to Bev who co-ordinated between the two rings whilst the judging was going on.
It was nice having the opportunity to see Terrier Group at the Birmingham National at the end of the day and see my Best Dog go on to represent the Border Terrier by getting short listed in a really big group, he had his 3 CC today and I was delighted to see he has become a Champion in his own right.
Reserve Best Bitch
Name at show: Benattivo Silver Flame
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Benattivo Silver Flame
Placing Critique
15 month old B&T that headed up the class, very typical in head with a nice dark eye and lovely set ears. Stood on really tight cat like feet, her balance on the move was effortless and moved around the ring with a presence, she was full of jacked with a nice texture and pelt. A big decision in the line up but pleased to of awarded her Res Best Bitch.
Class Critique
Possibly the hardest class of the day with some real quality youngsters and my first 5 could all change places on another day.
National Dog Show
6th May 2022
Judge: Mrs Margaret Sneddon (Kersfell)
Thank you to the Committee for the invitation to judge at this show; I had received an invitation to judge the breed here in 2007 but was unable to accept due to a previous appointment so was very pleased to be offered the opportunity again. Thanks to my stewards for all their hard work during the day and also to the exhibitors for entering some lovely Border Terriers. There were some wonderful quality exhibits but I was particularly pleased with my line-up of unbeaten bitches with 4 or 5 in contention for the top honours, a very difficult but enjoyable decision.
It is 50 years since I won my first CC in the breed and at that time it was emphasised to novices by the experienced exhibitors that the most important part of the breed standard was the first line “essentially a working terrier” and I have always had this at the forefront in my mind when judging the breed. Not, does it work, but could it do so; meaning could it follow a horse and go to ground when needed; also could it get out again.
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Benattivo Silver Flame
Placing Critique
lovely blue and tan with an attractive head and well-placed ears, dark eyes with keen expression. Deep, double coat of harsh texture and thick loose pelt. Lovely outline, narrow spannable body with a level topline; good legs and feet, moved a little loose in front but covered the ground well.
The Scottish Kennel Club Championship Show
21st May 2022
Judge: Mrs G Vaughan (Holteal)
I would like to thank Scottish Border Terrier Kennel Club and committee for my invite to judge and award my 1st CC appointment,their hospitality and welcome was appreciated greatly for such a long trip from my home county of norfolk i thoroughly enjoyed my day judging and thanks to my 2 great stewards who kept my ring running smoothly.
To have an entry of 87 dogs I believe the 6th highest of the whole show with only 19 being absent on the day which is to be expected was a great honor for myself.
Coats as always were in many different stages,not always easy to target for every show entered,I found no major faults in any of my exhibits thankfully but some dogs lacking good thick pelts and a few longer and not so desirable longer tails. There were some closer choices between some dogs in the stronger classes.
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Benattivo Silver Flame
Placing Critique
Lovely 14month old b&t bitch who caught my eye when she entered the ring,a really good strong otter head with just the right amount of under jaw,great front and hind,moved with ease and had a super topline on the move. Will look out for this one's future career.
Bath CS Championship Show
27th May 2022
Judge: Mrs Jean Willetts (Hanway)
I would like to thank Bath Canine Society Committee for my invitation to judge Border Terriers at their show. I would also like to thank my steward as she was on her own, and did an excellent job of running the ring and dogs smoothly. I’d also like to thank all the exhibitors who entered, I had a very enjoyable day going over each of the dogs.
On the whole most of the dogs were in good condition. Most dogs presented had good pelts and coats, however there were a few with thin pelts. There were a few long tails and some large ears. The movement on the whole was sound.
Junior - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Benattivo Silver Flame
Reading & District Kennel Association Open Show
1st Jun 2022
Judge: Mr R Wright (Borderexpress)
A big thank you to the committee/officers of Reading & District Kennel Association for asking me to judge the Border Terriers at today’s Premier Open Show. A lovely entry of 20 dogs so a big thank you to the exhibitors for supporting my entry today and presenting some quality dogs. Also a big thank you to my steward for the day Mr Graham Smith who kept the classes moving along not just for the Borders but a number of the Terrier breed classes. It is always nice to have the day to see the Terrier Classes develop and see the quality that comes through into the group and it did not disappoint but always nice to see your Best Of Breed go Terrier Group 1 and to top it off be awarded Best In Show from an entry of well over 1,000 dogs
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Benattivo Silver Flame
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Benattivo Silver Flame
Placing Critique
15 month old Blue & Tan bitch with a lovely feminine head/expression, dark aye and lovely ear placement. Really well balanced and comes to hand easily, she excels in type for me. Movement is very true and shows a lovely ring presence, in super jacket with a lovely texture and correct ticking. Unlucky to come up against todays class winner but called back into the ring and secured Res Best Of Breed.
Southern Counties Canine Association
3rd Jun 2022
Judge: Mrs Elizabeth Barrett (Howthwaite)
Thank you to the committee for inviting me to award my first set of CCs. Although my appointment was originally for 2020, it was worth the wait. Thank you to my stewards Doug and Sue for keeping me in line and the ring running smoothly. And most of all, thank you to all of the exhibitors for your entries and for allowing me to go over your dogs. I also want to thank anyone who made unsporting comments, for doing so out of my earshot.
As I would expect, the entry was on the whole very pleasing. Thankfully, I didn’t have many exaggerations, such as ultra short muzzles or over-angulated hindquarters. Unfortunately though, good fronts, and in particular clean, well laid, shoulders and good front angulation, were few and far between. Movement, with both good reach and drive and accuracy was hard to find, so I did find myself forgiving the odd wayward front legs on dogs that otherwise had good construction and an easy ground covering stride. I would rather see a dog a little loose and covering the ground than one very accurate that can only take a three inch stride. All dogs were entire. There were only a couple of less than perfect bites and an ever so slightly kinked tail. Only a select few had a good short carroty tail, and some were very long, something we need to look out for. A few, including some bitches, were big in the rib and far too heavy to pick up and quite a number had very little undercoat and thin pelts. I looked for good construction and movement, balance and no exaggeration. I found several dogs that I would happily award CCs to on another day and had the privilege of having to really nitpick, especially in the dog challenge.
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Benattivo Silver Flame
Placing Critique
Blue and tan with lovely feminine typical head with a short strong muzzle, lovely shaped dark eye and little stop. Good neck and well laid shoulders. Just right for bone. Excellent topline with a strong loin and short well set tail. Shown in a dense and harsh topcoat with plenty of undercoat and thick pelt. Her movement was free and easy, she was seriously considered in the challenge and I’m sure it won’t be long before she has top honours.
Class Critique
A lovely class of juniors who I will watch with interest.
The Southern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
4th Jun 2022
Judge: Mr David Hunt (Ottaswell)
My sincere thanks to the officers and committee of the Southern Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge at this show on such a special occasion as the Queens Platinum Jubilee Celebration day, I am sure the celebration cakes were enjoyed by all. Thanks also to the various stewards who organised the entries on the day and kept the classes running smoothly. Having been show manager of this show for the past 12 years I appreciate the effort that was made by the committee members present on the day. A final thank you to all the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to assess your dogs.
With showers forecast and cool blustery weather outside it was decided to judge inside using a good sized ring that had good lighting with exhibitors/visitors able to view from 3 sides. I thought the entry was of a high quality, with several entries of both dogs and bitches deserving higher honours. In general the entries were in good condition. All males were entire and I found no kinked tails. Bites were of a good standard with just a few misplaced teeth, although teeth size varied considerably. Several exhibits would benefit from attention to feet to produce the small feet as required. Movement in general was better at the rear than in front. As usual coats were at various stages, with some exceptionally thick pelts to examine.
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Benattivo Silver Flame
Placing Critique
Won a strong class. A quality bitch full of breed type with a lovely ottery head and carries a scissor bite of even sized teeth. Good for size she spans with ease and is well constructed at both ends and balanced all through. Has a harsh dense b & t coat and thick pelt with ticking coming through. In the run off for RBCC she was enthusiastic on the move and needed to tighten a little in front. Her time will come.
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.
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Benattivo Silver Flame
Placing Critique
Blue/tan. Balanced shape. Very pleasing head, nice dark eye. Good reach of neck, clean angulated shoulders. Good depth of body, well made hindquarters & correct tailset. Quality coat of a good colour, sound active mover. I seriously considered her in the challenge for the RCC.
East of England
9th Jul 2022
Judge: Mr Bob Blackley (Vaevictus)
Junior - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Benattivo Silver Flame
The Northern Border Terrier Club 50th Championship Show
16th Jul 2022
Judge: Mr Euan Castel (Flutorum)
It was an honour to judge the Club’s 50th Championship Show at Bowburn. Many thanks to the Officers and committee for their kind invitation and warm welcome at the show. Thank you to my efficient stewards Graham Richardson and Mark Atkinson for keeping everything on track. Thankfully the show avoided the excessive temperatures of the heatwave and although still hot the hall remained comfortable for both dogs and exhibitors. Sincere thanks to all exhibitors for providing me with a lovely entry, it was a privilege to go over your dogs. I found an equal depth of quality in both dogs and bitches and very pleased with the final line-ups.
Junior - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Benattivo Silver Flame
Placing Critique
Another quality blue and tan, nice otter like head, well placed ear. Good reach of neck into well placed shoulder, straight front. Balanced body. Good double coat and pliable pelt. Moved well.
Evesham Premier Open Show
17th Jul 2022
Judge: Mrs Felicity Snook (Pitcombe)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Benattivo Silver Flame
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Benattivo Silver Flame
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Benattivo Silver Flame
Leeds Championship Dog Show
22nd Jul 2022
Judge: Mrs J Fawcett (Carrock)
My thanks to the Leeds City & District Canine Association for their kind invitation to judge their Championship show, enabling me to award my first set of Challenge Certificates. Thank you also to my two stewards, Mags & Bob, who kept the ring running smoothly throughout the day which meant we managed to finish by 3pm before the rain came. My biggest thanks go to all the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to go over their dogs and for the sporting manner in which my decisions were accepted – I had a fantastic entry for a show taking place on a Friday and in the holiday season – I was absolutely delighted.
Just a comment about the ring – the rather large metal tent fixings that took up quite a lot of the ring were a bit of a hazard. However, I believe we managed to work around them well and I was able to see the movement of all the exhibits.
As you would expect, coats were at various stages but on the whole most were acceptable. All dogs were entire, there were no kinked tails and just one or two untidy mouths. When I last judged in November 2019 my main concern was size and this still remains an issue - I was unable to span quite a number of both dogs & bitches on the day and this was reflected in my decisions. Poor front angulation also seems to be an issue – a number of upright shoulders and a lot of very wayward front legs. I thought it also relevant to mention the number of long, thin muzzles, particularly in the younger classes, that seem to be creeping into the breed - Border Terriers should have short, strong muzzles.
That all said, I had some quality dogs to judge – I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
RBCC
Name at show: Benattivo Silver Flame
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Benattivo Silver Flame
Placing Critique
This B/T caught my eye as soon as she came in the ring. Feminine head, with short, strong muzzle, neat ears & lovely expression. Just right for bone, she has a good reach of neck, well laid shoulders, nice length of body leading to strong loin and well-muscled hindquarters. Shown in a lovely topcoat with thick pelt. Neat, small, well-padded feet. Moved effortlessly around the ring. Delighted to award her RCC.
Minehead & DCS Open Show
27th Jul 2022
Judge: Mrs C E Sansom (Tarkaswell)
I would like to thank the officers and committee of Minehead & District Canine Society for the invitation to judge at their open show, held in conjunction with the Dunster Country Fair. My steward Vicky Prince, was a great help and kept the ring running smoothly. Thank you to the exhibitors for a lovely entry and for accepting my decisions in a sporting manner.
I had some quality borders to go over that were a privilege to judge, and as always, my decisions reflected my interpretation of the breed standard on the day. I was delighted with the winners that came forward for the challenge.
The weather was kind and not too hot, there was a friendly atmosphere and I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Benattivo Silver Flame
Special Yearling /
First Place
Name at show: Benattivo Silver Flame
Placing Critique
This 17 month old blue and tan bitch was very attentive to her handler and showed with confidence and presence. She had a feminine head with a dark eye, keen expression and neat ears that dropped forward close to her cheek. Balanced and moderate in her construction, her neck flowed into a narrow body, easily spanned, with a well set tail. Straight forelegs, with the correct amount of bone, led into small, neat feet. She moved with purpose and drive, true fore and aft, with her tail carried gaily. She was presented in a harsh, dense coat, with a thick pelt. Pleased to award her BOB.
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Benattivo Silver Flame
Placing Critique
Placed 1st in SY.
Paignton Championship Show
6th Aug 2022
Judge: Mr Graham Pickering (Picer)
It was an honour to be asked to judge at Paignton & District Fanciers Association. My thanks go to the officers and committee for their kind invitation to judge Border Terriers and their excellent hospitality. I had a lovely day at this well organised show and would like to also thank the stewards, Helen & Norma, for keeping me on track and in order. The weather was exceptionally hot and although I do like to judge outside, I am sure exhibitors, and their dogs were grateful for the shade and cool that being inside gave us.
Although I did not have a huge entry, I was fortunate to have some real quality dogs entered and had some very hard decisions to make, however, at the end of judging I was delighted with my winners. On the downside, I did find some mouths that were not as they should be and some dogs who were deep in chest and therefore difficult to span. However, the most disappointing element was the lack of detail that some exhibitors pay to feet. The standard states that feet should be ‘small with thick pads’, however, quite a few exhibits had untidy feet with long nails. Although this seems minor point, long hair around the feet detracts from the overall look of the Border Terrier.
I was disappointed that I could not stay to watch the group, but unfortunately, I had to leave due to other commitments. I was delighted that all my top winners were shortlisted in the group and very pleased that my Special Beginner winner went Group 1 and the Best Puppy winner went Group 3.
BCC
Name at show: Benattivo Silver Flame
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Benattivo Silver Flame
Placing Critique
An eye catching blue and tan bitch, who I have admired from outside the ring. I loved this girl for type as she walked into the ring, and she didn’t disappoint as I went over her. A well balanced bitch with the best of otter heads, which is correctly proportioned. She is well filled under the eye, has a strong muzzle and jaw, with a correct bite with big teeth. She has a good reach of neck, correctly placed, smooth shoulders, a straight front and stood on small tidy, neat feet. Ribs carried well back into a strong loin and excellent tail set. She is easily spanned. Shown in a super dense, double coat and has a thick, pliable pelt. With a good bend of stifle, she moved around the ring with purpose and drive. Pleased to award her first BCC.
Welsh Kennel Club
21st Aug 2022
Judge: Mr T Johnston
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Benattivo Silver Flame
Placing Critique
Lovely quality head, dark eye, good ears. Good neck, bone and feet. Good depth, loin and rump, well angled rear. Tail well set and presented in good harsh coat and moved with good active positive stride. Lots to like.
Driffield Championship Dog Show
26th Aug 2022
Judge: Mrs Anne Heathcote (Saxheath)
I would like to thank you all for allowing me to go over your dogs and also our Stewards John and Marvin for keeping everything running smoothly enabling me to finish in good time .
I have to say that I found movement in a number of classes worrying . Although most dogs looked ok in profile when viewed from the front and rear there were too many moving closely and a few flicking wrists . This was reflected in my placings with the soundest being placed highest .
Mouths were good with just one level bite but there were both dogs and bitches which I could not span . Coats were , on the whole , pretty good .
RBCC
Name at show: Benattivo Silver Flame
Yearling - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Benattivo Silver Flame
Placing Critique
18m b/t well balanced girl with a straight front , lovely head and dark eye , good reach of neck into well laid shoulders ,level topline held on the move , good rear angulation and harsh jacket with a thick pelt . Moved soundly . Pleased to award her the RCC .
City of Birmingham Championship Show
3rd Sep 2022
Judge: Mrs K Newsome (Kighills)
I would like to thank the City of Birmingham committee for inviting me to judge the Border terriers today. It was a most enjoyable day and to top it off I had some quality dogs and bitches to go over. I would also like to thank the exhibitors for their entries and excepting my decisions.
The quality of borders were good and adhered to the breed standard. All mouths were good and all the dogs were entire. Heads on the whole were very good but some lacked a strong broad muzzle. The movement was good and many moved with drive. Many coats were harsh and thick and pelts were nice and loose. I would like to see some exhibitors pay a little attention to trimming the feet and nails.
It would also benefit a few exhibitors to take their young dogs to ring-craft more to socialise them. This would get them use to unfamiliar situations i.e. hands on the dog etc.
To my surprise my main winners Best Puppy Dog, 2nd Grad Bitch, Bitch CC & Bitch RCC were all related to the Glebeheath Kennels so well done to you.
Limit - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Benattivo Silver Flame
Placing Critique
Attractive blue & tan bitch, pleasing head and expression dark eyes and good placement of ears. Nice side profile, harsh coat and thick pelt with level topline. Moved around the ring well
Richmond Championship Dog Show
11th Sep 2022
Judge: Mr J A Barney (Romaunt)
Many thanks to Richmond in giving me the opportunity to judge a breed that still has some depth in quality to it. Generally, I felt movement needs to be attended to. It's a breed I've always associated with true movement both ways and a number did tend to pin in front. Coat texture was pretty good throughout but some would benefit from slightly neater presentation. I was able to span nearly all exhibits and pelts good. At the moment I would say that bitches are far stronger than the males.
Yearling - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Benattivo Silver Flame
Placing Critique
A different type to 1st. An honest workmanlike bitch. Brisket to the elbow and well ribbed back. Feminine head and Otter expression. Good small v-shaped ear well set. Super harsh coat and in good condition. Did tend to rise over the rear on the move
Darlington Championship Dog Show
17th Sep 2022
Judge: Miss Tracey Peacock (Ragatam)
Firstly, I would like to thank the committee for their invitation to judge Border Terriers. Huge thanks to my two efficient stewards Laura Jordan-Smith and Julie North who kept me on track and finally the exhibitors for a super entry. Movement in general was better at the rear than in front as there were too many swinging fronts, wide movement and toeing in. There was a good selection of quality dogs and bitches for me to choose from and I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Benattivo Silver Flame
BCC
Name at show: Benattivo Silver Flame
Limit - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Benattivo Silver Flame
Placing Critique
beautiful b/t bitch, nice size feminine head with little stop and small ears, good reach of neck with narrow front and clean well laid shoulders, narrow body with good length of rib that is easily spanned. Shown in super double coat and a thick pelt. Moved out very well covering the ground with ease. very pleased to award her B.C.C. and B.O.B.
Yorkshire, Lancashire and Cheshire Border Terrier Club Championship Show
24th Sep 2022
Judge: Mrs. Margaret Bailey (Grindelvald)
I would like to thank the officers and committee for asking me to judge the show, also making me feel so welcomed. A big thank you to my 2 stewards Tracey and Kathleen who kept me on track, also to all the exhibits and exhibitors, who gave me a lots of quality Borders to go over. I wish I had more CC’s especially in the dog classes. My concern with in the breed, is their fronts, straight shoulders, with very little angulation, which effects the front movement. All dogs had a good bite, a couple with level bite, but not a problem. All males were entire. Grooming needs to be addressed, tidying their underneath, also the feet need to be neatly trimmed and the nails cut correctly, it makes such a difference when presenting them to the Judge. 1or 2 needed ring craft classes. However, overall what a great representation of the breed. I was very pleased with my main winners.
BCC
Name at show: Benattivo Silver Flame
Best Opposite Sex
Name at show: Benattivo Silver Flame
Yearling - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Benattivo Silver Flame
Placing Critique
A well balanced bitch, she showed to perfection, so young but so mature, good head proportions, short strong muzzle, big teeth, nice front on neat feet,
well laid shoulders into level topline, correct tail set. Well angulated stifle, moved with drive, excellent coat, a pleasure to award her the BCC, well deserved,
I was told later that was her 3rdCC.
South Wales Kennel Association
6th Oct 2022
Judge: Mr Stewart Golding (Beaconpike)
Thank you to the committee for inviting me to judge, this was my first time awarding CC’s. Thank you to my stewards for keeping the ring running smoothly. A big thank you must go to the exhibitors for a good entry especially on a Thursday in the middle of Wales in the current climate we live in. I only have a couple of concerns. Movement is paramount in our breed and these dogs should be able to cover ground easily I found due to poor shoulder angulation a few had restrained front movement. I did forgive coat in class placings where evidence of a new coat was present, however I did find a lot of single coated dogs possibly down to over grooming, my main winners all had correct double coat of depth. I had a very enjoyable day, thank you to everyone for accepting my decisions gracefully.
BCC
Name at show: CH Benattivo Silver Flame
Limit - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: CH Benattivo Silver Flame
Placing Critique
This blue and tan bitch caught my eye as soon as she entered the ring, super otter head with short strong muzzle, dark eye and good ear placement, nice for size, she is so balanced in profile. Good reach of neck with narrow front well placed shoulders , good length of rib, correct double coat with thick pelt, lovely top line and tail set which she held on the move, nice neat feet with good pads, moved out well. Delighted to award her the bitch CC
Midland Counties Canine Society
30th Oct 2022
Judge: Mr Alan Small (Bethane)
I thoroughly enjoyed my day judging the Border Teriers at Midland Counties Champ. Show. Thanks to the Officers & Committee for the invite & especially to the exhibitors who presented me with such a wonderful entry of 230 from 174 dogs. It was a quality entry overall and I was particuarly impressed with the quality of the young stock which augers well for the breed. There's no Puppy or Veteran Groups at the Midland, which is a pity because I feel both would have done well. Must not be too greedy, as it was nice to see my BOB, Ch. Otterbobs Tolson top the Terrier Group and my Best Special Beginners, Thistlemead Sundance, take her respective Group as well.....Well done.
Special thanks to my Ring Stewards, Penny Lloyd & Gavin Argyle, who kept things moving along nicely. Border Terriers are dear to my heart having owned & bred them over a number of years. Thanks again for such a wonderful entry, I enjoyed your dogs and a nice atmosphere prevailed.
Limit - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: CH Benattivo Silver Flame
