Show Placings
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia JW ShCM
Bakewell Show
2nd Aug 2017
Judge: Mr Colin Powell (Bowtman)
Had a very good entry for this supported breed, only to be hampered by some of the worst condition I have ever judged in.
Had to be towed of the field before I started judging, traffic tall backs went on for hours even though the show was delayed for half an hour.
Felt sorry for the organizers and exhibiters alike, a lot of absentees and late arrivals,
On another day with kind weather, placing could be quiet different has a lot of dogs didn’t want to be outside in a ring with no cover and foul weather conditions.
Dog were good in general no bad mouths some with no coats, and soft muscle tone, and a few unspannable.
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
Placing Critique
B. giving a lot away in maturity but a sound young bitch of quality and type to her, pleasing head, dark eye, correct bite, enough rib, good turn of stifle, moved well and with good pelt and coat just coming through.
The Midland Border Terrier Club Championship Show
6th Aug 2017
Judge: Dogs: Julie Guvercin, Bitches: Denise Townsend
Julie Guvercin, Dogs:-
Midland border terrier club ch sh 6th August 2017 A warm welcome and a super quality entry awaited me at this show with very few absentees.
A few kinked tails, some untidy bites and very noticeable were the amount of light eyes creeping in, some so pale it ruined the expression completely. Just one male with what felt like abnormal testicles!
Thank you for bringing your dogs, some classes were so hotly contested that all 5 placed had lots to commend them and 1st to 3rd was splitting hairs in some cases.
Some dogs looked beautiful stood, but failed miserably on the move and paid the price.
Denise Townsend, Bitches:-
I judged the first show ever held by the Midland Border Terrier Club back in 1984 which made me feel very old when I worked how long ago that was! Thank you to all exhibitors for the opportunity to go over your dogs – I always consider it a great privilege and I was very pleased with my winners. I could span virtually every bitch present so think that criteria went before me in terms of my entry! Just the very occasional crooked mouth and I would agree with my co-judge that I noticed several light eyes and some dogs that were light in underjaw.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
City of Birmingham
2nd Sep 2017
Judge: Mrs B Roderick
Firstly I would like to thank my stewards for their assistance during the day.
Thanks to the exhibitors that sportingly took my decisions, it was a pleasure to judge some lovely terriers. I would just suggest that over baiting not only slows up the judging, especially with young puppies but does spoil the terriers outline in the final line up of the classes on occasion. That said it was pleasing to find the temperaments sound in the exhibits, despite the various distractions and of course the clanking of the ducting under the carpet. Thank you again for your entry.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
Placing Critique
Topped the line up so steady for a youngster in great condition with a thick pelt, good tail and overall balance helped to complete the picture. Good head and expression with a good reach of neck to well placed shoulders and straight front with nice well padded feet. Certainly one to watch.
Class Critique
This was a lovely class of very promising babies, which bodes well for the future. All in good coat and of sound movement.
Darlington
15th Sep 2017
Judge: Miss T James (Blackmine)
Thank you to everyone who entered under me. It was a fantastic entry and I thoroughly enjoyed my days judging. It is a beauty competition and it is much easier to assess a dog when it is well trained and well turned out. Showmanship sometimes comes naturally to some dogs and then others you have to work hard at. I was very pleased with all my winners.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Championship Show
23rd Sep 2017
Judge: Miss J Price
Thank you to the Yorkshire, Lancashire and Cheshire Border Terrier Club for asking me to judge this show and for their great hospitality. It was an honour to stand in for Cynthia Knight who sadly passed away in April 2015. My stewards for the day, Cally and Anna did a sterling job in keeping things running smoothly, thank you, to both of them.
I thoroughly enjoyed myself today and I was delighted with my top winners. In general some exhibits, even though made well were just too big and heavy, these would never get to ground to do the job, therefore not fit for purpose. I like a dog to be masculine and a bitch feminine, but both have to spannable and not overloaded in their shoulders, sadly quite a few exhibits were just this and were penalised for it. I found one exhibit to have a testicle with an abnormality. Some of the younger dogs were up to size already and have yet to stop growing. It will be interesting to see how some of them turn out.
Not everybody accepted my decisions in a sporting manner, but the general atmosphere was great. I didn’t go to the pub at lunch time but did see the pictures afterwards. Glad you all had a great time!
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
Novice - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
Pollard Canine Society Open Show
24th Sep 2017
Judge: Mr John Finney (Sanguliano)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG1, Nottorg Nostalgia
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
Driffield Championship Show
30th Sep 2017
Judge: Mrs Janet Lee (Tythrop)
Apologies to my exhibitors , my technology has failed to send this when first done.
Trying conditions for the society due to heavy rain meant that parking was a long way from the rings unlike the behind the tent easy access we are used to. The ground underfoot was very trying, but thankfully our ring was only churned up in a couple of places. Once again I thoroughly enjoyed my day and appreciated the tenacity of the exhibitors for coming and their sporting acceptance of my decisions. Only one o two fine showers marred the day.
A diversity of size and construction came forward, and I was struck by how many took a rather short stride going round the ring. Some paid the price on the day for lack of coat, but mainly for being big in rib and heavy when picked up.
I was very pleased with my line ups and thought them a good representation of what I consider "essentially working terriers" being lithe in body with narrowness, free moving soundness and good type to fulfil the criterion of the standard.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
Placing Critique
Completed a trio of very nice babies.
The Northern Border Terrier Club Open Show
1st Oct 2017
Judge: Mr Colin Girling (Benattivo)
I had the most enjoyable experience from the first to last minute of my judging day, the Northern hospitality from all was exceptional and I thank the Committee for giving me such a great opportunity. The quality and depth in some classes was a real treat for me to discover on judging ‘up north’ for the first time. Thanks to my stewards who helped keep everything managed practically perfect throughout the day. I enjoyed the lunch and my gift is displayed in pride of place on the mantle. Thank you all for trusting me to take on such a wonderful show.
A couple of untidy mouths, some unclean teeth but bites generally good. Found a dog and a bitch with kinks and there were a few thin pelts. Overall however I found good quality in the majority, good heads and expressions are essential but I especially like to see a dog moving forwards with drive, not pulling but setting off to get somewhere. I believe a working terrier needs good tight feet and thick pads to be able to meet the standard, most feet were good although I observed some long claws which do not help.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
Placing Critique
Also rate this youngster who matched winner in many departments, just could not compete with head of winner but with time she may develop here too.
Maiden - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
South Wales Kennel Association
8th Oct 2017
Judge: Mr. Mark Ord (Marnadee)
Thank you to my very able stewards who kept the proceedings running smoothly & all exhibitors who entered under me today. I consider it a great privilege to handle this delightful breed. A very enjoyable day for me awarding C.C.s in this breed for the first time. I had my first Border T in 1975 and have followed the breed with interest ever since. As a judge this is just my opinion on the breed from those entered under me today. We all have a slightly different interpretation of the breed standard and I think that is what makes exhibiting & breeding a great interest, however I do think it is vital to remember what the breed was developed originally to do and make sure we do not loose vital breed points.
Today I found the depth of quality was in the bitches, I was pleased to say the majority of bitches were of correct size and easy to span, I unfortunately can not say the same for the males. I was disappointed with front movement, I found tails of correct length & shape lacking in many and some odd expressions. On a positive note I was more than happy with many of my classes, some classes you were spoilt for choice and that is great to see, in-fact some classes were exceptionally good quality, it was a case of splitting hairs & on dogs performance. The majority had good double coats of good texture & nice loose pelts. Temperaments were also very good, the Border should be biddable and never snappy with people or other dogs & this was good to see.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
Class Critique
Good class of youngsters.
Grantham & District Canine Society Open Show
14th Oct 2017
Judge: Mrs Norma Ellis (Normbar)
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
The Border Terrier Club Open Show
21st Oct 2017
Judge: Ms. Suzanne Coldham (nee Marwood) (Annesuz)
It was an absolute honour and pleasure to judge the Border Terrier Club’s Open show in Low Hesket and I would like to thank a very hardworking committee for this opportunity. I would also like to thank the exhibitors and spectators for their warm welcome and genuine applause at my placings. There was a good atmosphere throughout the day and good to see so many still ringside to see the top honours at the end.
I was greeted with an excellent entry of 104 dogs making 122 entries and from these I was able to select some top specimens truly representative of our breed. I am not going to wax lyrical about the breed in general but suffice to say in my humble opinion a watch needs to be kept on heads, movement and coats/pelt.
I was pleasantly surprised to find my Best Dog is the grandsire of my Reserve Best Dog and my Best Bitch and Reserve Best Bitch share the same sire as each other.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
Placing Critique
Close up to the winner but her coat is on the blow. Preferred head of 1 but a promising pup who moved sufficiently well to gain her place.
Maiden - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
Midland Counties Canine Society
27th Oct 2017
Judge: Mr David G Winsley (Davmar)
My thanks to the exhibitors for their quality entry, also to my two efficient stewards.
I would like to mention that due to the noisy ring next to our during the first three bitch classes, some youngster were upset and didn't show to their best advantage, hopefully they will have gotten over it. Movement generally was good in the majority of dogs. Feet need more attention, some certainly don't comply with the breed standard and certainly would affect them if they had to go long distances. Some just needed a little judicious trimming.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
Placing Critique
Another of the right size for her age. She has a pleasing head & expression. Good front, correct body with a well made back end. In a good quality coat & moving well both ways. Should have a bright future.
Selby Canine Society Open Show
28th Oct 2017
Judge: Bitches: Mrs. K. Golding (Beaconpike) Dogs: Ms. J. Green (Breckgreen/Stowthorney)
Border Terrier (Dogs)
Judge Julie Green Breckgreen/Stowthorney
Firstly thank you for the committee for inviting me to judge Border Terrier Dogs at their open show. Some lovely exhibits. Thank you for entering.
Border Terrier Bitch critique.
Judge Katrina Golding ( Beaconpike)
Thank you Selby Canine for inviting me to judge the border terrier bitchs at your open show, this was my first time judging at open show level and thoroughly enjoyed my day, thank you for your hospitality
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG3, Nottorg Nostalgia
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
Placing Critique
9 months old dark grizzle which caught my eye for breed type, stunning head and expression with correct bite and neat well set on ears, she has good lay of shoulder and level topline, easily spanned, nice tight feet she was shown in excellent coat with super pelt, moves out well both coming and going, liked her for size and balance she is showing lots of promise and I considered her for best bitch but she just lost out on maturity, pleased to award her Best Puppy Bitch and in agreement with my fellow judge award her Best Puppy In breed.
Hyde and District Canine Association Open Show
19th Nov 2017
Judge: Marion Sargent (Tegwani)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG1, Nottorg Nostalgia
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
Stockport Canine Society Open Show
26th Nov 2017
Judge: Ms J. Fawcett (Carrock)
My thanks to the Stockport Canine Society committee for their kind invitation to judge their Open Show and for their excellent hospitality. A big thank you also my ring steward, Stella. Although the entry was small, I very much enjoyed my day.
I would also like to thank the exhibitors for the privilege of going over their dogs and the sporting manner in which they accepted my decisions.
Best Puppy
Name at show: RBPIS, TPG1, Nottorg Nostalgia
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
Placing Critique
at almost 10 months old, this young bitch moved soundly and steadily around the ring keeping a level topline. She has a feminine head and good ear set and dentition. Narrow, and easily spanned, she has a good lay of shoulder, a nice length of rib and her tail is well set on. She has a very good pelt although today her topcoat was past its best. BP (TPG1)
Lancashire Sporting Terrier Open Show
3rd Dec 2017
Judge: Janet E Rougiver (Turflindie)
Puppy /
Reserve
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
Maghull And Merseyside Canine Society Open Show
3rd Dec 2017
Judge: Mr P Renshaw (Westbank)
Junior /
Reserve
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
Darwen Canine Society Open Show
17th Dec 2017
Judge: Lianne Bryant
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Nottorg Nostalgia
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG1, Nottorg Nostalgia
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
Boston & DCS Championship Show
7th Jan 2018
Judge: Mr Mark Walshaw (Janmark)
Many thanks to the society for inviting me to award Challenge Certificates for the first time for this breed at this show. The show had a wonderful atmosphere throughout & it was great to see the other terrier breeds gaining support from exhibitors. I was delighted with the entry of 98. Thank you to my stewards Bill and Trish, who kept the ring running very smoothly and to all the exhibitors who entered under me today. I consider it a great achievement to be able to handle & judge this lovely breed I thank the exhibitors for their sporting behaviour & kind comments afterwards. I personally had an enjoyable day, despite been very much under the weather & to be honest really struggled at times, but thankfully I continued to ply myself with tablets, lozenges and drinks. I tried to judge the dogs as I saw them on the day, based on their virtues, difficult at times, due to the varying types. The quality within the entry was in the bitches. Front movement is obviously an issue within the breed & in some classes; I had to be lenient with this obvious fault. Again it was disappointing to find so many with so little muscle tone. Coats & pelts were generally good throughout, considering the time of year & dentition was also good with large teeth in abundance. It was a pleasure to see not one cross word between the dogs & temperaments were excellent. Quite a few were wriggly little devils on the table, but guess all aren't, or supposed to be statues.
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
Placing Critique
Another balanced bitch, a mature 11mths, who moved out well keeping her shape & true all ways. Tidy head, lovely expression, good neck springing up from clean shoulders. Ample angles throughout, pliable pelt & jacket ok.
Manchester Championship Show
18th Jan 2018
Judge: Mr Frank Kane (Hirontower)
Many thanks to my stewards Alan Small and Susan Kannangara.
Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
Class Critique
Difficult class.
Litchfield Canine Society Open Show
28th Jan 2018
Judge: Francis Chapmin-King (Inzievar)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG4, Nottorg Nostalgia
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
The Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
4th Feb 2018
Judge: Mr. J. Todd (Roxess)
I would like to thank the club for the invitation to judge and the hospitality I received. Thanks also to my steward Mr Ian Hopper for his great assistance. Finally thank you to the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to go over their dogs. I really enjoyed my day.
I was impressed with the quality of the majority of dogs present and although some were top size all placed dogs were easily spanned and had correct bite.. I felt overall movement was good, coats were variable some full and some lacking however in the run up to Crufts this is to be expected. The majority had good pelts which was pleasing. Mouths were generally good most with large teeth but I was disappointed to see many with dirty teeth.
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
Placing Critique
12mths grizzle/tan bitch quality bitch with good proportioned balanced head, narrow front, good top line and length of rib. She moved well with good stride and drive. Really liked this one and considered for top honours.
Novice - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
Huddersfield & District Canine Association Open Show
11th Feb 2018
Judge: Mrs Jane Howarth (Arkview/Moorbrook)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Nottorg Nostalgia
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
St Helens and District Canine Society Open Show
17th Feb 2018
Judge: Josh Henderson (Tuwos)
Many thanks to the society for the invitation, my steward for keeping things moving but most of all the exhibitors for their entries and exhibits.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Nottorg Nostalgia
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
Placing Critique
just over 12 mth female, Super female which impressed me on make and shape. Broad skull with the darkest of eyes and a strong muzzle. Neck is of correct moderate length, fair length of neck with correct layback and upperarm. Strong firm topline. Correctly angulated fore and aft. Moves straight and true from any angle. Like her alot. BOB G3 2nd
Ashton Under Lyne and District Kennel Association Open Show
18th Feb 2018
Judge: Jan Callon
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Nottorg Nostalgia
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
Newark and District Canine Society
24th Feb 2018
Judge: Mike Ritchie (Northsaltire)
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
Crufts
9th Mar 2018
Judge: Mr.Carl Gunnar-Stafberg
Junior - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
Bootle, Crosby & South Liverpool Canine Society
24th Mar 2018
Judge: Mr Darren Clarke (Peluche)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG3, Nottorg Nostalgia
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
Edwinstowe & District Canine Society Open Show
30th Mar 2018
Judge: Mrs Sue Baxter (Mysulan)
Firstly a big thank you to the committee for the invitation to judge Border Terriers at this well organised show. Secondly another thank you to my capable stewards Pedro and Jan Fiers, who kept the ring running smoothly and took good care of me. To the exhibitors must go a heartfelt thank you for the lovely entry and the sporting manner in which my decisions were accepted.
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
Placing Critique
Fourteen month Grizzle bitch, nice handy size. A pleasure to go over. Super double coat of great texture. Feminine head of nice proportions and super alert expression to go with it. Angles fore and aft correct. Good accurate movement coming and going. Covers the ground with ease .Pushed hard in the challenge.
The Northern Border Terrier Club Open Show
14th Apr 2018
Judge: Ms Judith Fawcett (Carrock)
I would firstly like to thank the Northern Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge their show and for their lovely hospitality – lunch was very tasty. Thank you also to the committee for their lovely gift. My two stewards, Graham Richardson and Geoff Sugars, kept things moving along nicely – well done. This was my first breed club show and I was absolutely delighted with the excellent entry – thank you to everyone for giving me the opportunity of going over your dogs. As expected coats were at various stages but on the whole were good; only a couple of exhibits on the day had no coat at all. All dogs were entire and there were no kinked tails. There were one or two missing or broken teeth, especially in the veteran class and one or two untidy mouths. I thoroughly enjoyed my day and was delighted with my main winners - I had some really good quality dogs to judge.
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
Placing Critique
Another I have judged before as a puppy and one who is maturing nicely. She has a feminine head of good proportions with near ear set and good dentition. She spans easily and is angulated well front and rear. She has a good jacked and pelt. Moved soundly coming and going.
Manchester & District Sporting Terrier Club Open Show
15th Apr 2018
Judge: Tom Mather (Barklots)
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
Placing Critique
Taylor’s Nottorg Nostalgia. Keen workmanlike expression, good forehand with deep, fairly narrow chest. Well balanced and moved out well with very good hind action. Harsh, well presented jacket.
West of England Ladies' Kennel Society
28th Apr 2018
Judge: Miss Anita Harrison (Iacheslei)
Many thanks to the society for inviting me to judge and to the exhibitors for a lovely entry of 117 making 151. My very efficient stewards did a marvelous job and kept the ring running well throughout the day. I thoroughly enjoyed my day and was pleased that exhibitors accepted my decisions in a sporting manner. There was a good atmosphere around the ring and all exhibits displayed good temperaments. I was disappointed to see so many large oversized dogs (and bitches) which were not able to be spanned. Movement was also a concern, I was forgiving of loose front movement in some of the youngsters, but both front and rear movement in some of the adult exhibits was poor. Many exhibits had large ears, low tail sets or short round ribs which had to be penalized. I was pleased with my main winners and delighted to see my Best of Breed shortlisted in the group and the Best Special Beginner placed 2nd in the SB group.
Special Beginners - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
Deane and District Canine Society Open Show
5th May 2018
Judge: Mrs Cath Parker (Osmart)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
The Joint Border Terrier Clubs' Championship Show
6th May 2018
Judge: Mrs Melanie Lewis (Tonromel)
Thank you to the Officers and Committee of the Yorks. Lancs. and Cheshire BTC (the host Club for this year) for the invitation to officiate at the Joint BTCs Championship Show and to my two Stewards, Graham Richardson and Bridget Singh, for their invaluable help and assistance on the day. Thank you to the exhibitors for giving me a super entry for the breed of 187 exhibits (includes 10 NFC) making 201 entries, for the privilege of allowing me to judge your dogs and also for the sporting manner in which my decisions were accepted.
The standard in both sexes was pleasing and in some classes there were some strong contenders. There were some very nice youngsters which I thought looked most promising and feel sure will go on to have a bright future. Size of some of the exhibits was rather concerning, although from ringside they may have looked in proportion, hands on they were just far too big.
Front movement continues to be of concern but today there was also some poor rear movement. Heads and Mouths were on the whole good with just one or two with incorrect dentition or a missing tooth. Noticeably some exhibits were quite heavy in ear which detracts from the typical border look. Coats were variable, feet on the majority were good, being firmly padded. All males were entire and the temperaments displayed by the exhibits whilst going over them was good, although I was conscious of a few outside of the ring being rather vocal, especially when other dogs and their handlers passed by.
Junior - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
North West Canine Association Open Show
7th May 2018
Judge: Mr Paul Brannan (Brankell)
Thank you to the officers and committee for their invitation to judge this show, thanks to the 2 stewards for their work and also a big thank you to the exhibitors for entering their dogs under me.
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
Placing Critique
15mth g/t bitch with feminine head with little stop, correct bite, dark eye and well set ear. Good length of neck, good topline and tail set. She’s quite deep and only just spannable by me, would prefer a bit more angulation. In good double coat and moved ok.
National Dog Show
11th May 2018
Judge: Mrs Jane Morton-Shaw (Fehmarn)
My sincere thanks to the Birmingham National Dog Show committee for inviting me to judge at what was my first CC appointment. My thanks also go to my super-efficient stewards on the day. Thanks to all of you exhibitors who gave me an excellent entry, and for your sporting acceptance of my decisions, some of which were difficult, as there were a couple of times when the quality was so good, it was hard to separate them, so I had to look at the minor points to split them.
There were a couple of level bites but no kinked tails. My main grumble were the huge ears on too many exhibits, front movement on many left much to be desired, and a number of exhibits were too big overall making some unspannable. A couple of dogs were badly overweight. All exhibits were presented in good clean condition.
I had a wonderful time and hopefully the exhibitors enjoyed their day too at this well-run show. The icing on the cake was the fact that my Best Puppy in Breed went on to win Terrier Puppy Group 2, and my DCC/Best Veteran went on the win Terrier Veteran Group 2.
Junior - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
12th May 2018
Judge: Mrs. Carolyn Richardson (Staynorwood)
Many thanks to the Officers and Committee of the YLBTC for their kind invitation to judge their Open Show and the exhibitors for the sporting way they accepted my decisions. Thank you also to my Ring Stewards Ian Hopper and Bridget Singh. I was very pleased with my winners on the day.
Junior - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
Staffordshire & Birmingham Agricultural Society Open Show
30th May 2018
Judge: Mr Joe Ashe (Ebrooks)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
Great Harwood Agricultural Show
30th May 2018
Judge: Mrs Janet Forshaw
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
Staffordshire & Birmingham Agricultural Society Open Show
30th May 2018
Judge: Mr Joe Ashe (Ebrooks)
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
The Royal Cheshire County Show
20th Jun 2018
Judge: Mrs Elizabeth Barrett (Howthwaite)
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
Blackpool & District Canine Society
22nd Jun 2018
Judge: Mr Karl-Erik Johansson
I was most happy with such a good entry on this my first CC-appointment having had close contact with breed since the early 70s.
Overall size was excellent as was temperament. I was able to span almost everyone although I had hoped for more typical otter-heads. There were some long and narrow muzzles. Bites were excellent and Pelts mostly good for the season.
Conformation and movement coming and going was very good. Maybe I am a bit more concerned about side movement as some who was excellent standing lost the topline on the move.
Junior - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
Wombwell and District Canine Society Open Show
1st Jul 2018
Judge: Mr G Osborne (Beaters)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG1, Nottorg Nostalgia
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
East of England Agricultural Society
6th Jul 2018
Judge: Mr Bob Wright (Totherend)
Many thanks to the East of England Agricultural Society for the opportunity to judge my fist Championship Show and to the excellent stewards who nursed me through with efficiency and humour. I was humbled by the size of entry and the willingness of the exhibitors to travel the length and breadth of the country despite the intense heat from which we tried to protect the dogs as much as possible.
I was particularly impressed by the quality of the open classes which were peppered with exhibits worthy of a ticket but unfortunately they only gave me two. A large number of exhibits were up to size and only just spannable but thankfully many of them were also narrow. I found one kinked tail, several borderline mouths and many promising exhibits that disappointed in the width or movement of their fronts. There was also a dearth of muscle particularly on the upper thighs but there were plenty of loose thick pelts and harsh coats. I was delighted not only with my winners but many of those who came close but regretfully had to leave empty handed despite being worthy of more.
Special Beginners in Breed
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
Yearling - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
Special Beginners - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
Placing Critique
feminine head, scissor bite, dark eye, good reach of neck, harsh coat, level topline to well set tail, deep narrow chest but spannable, would have liked more length of body and rear angulation, moved ok. BSBIB
Goosnargh and Longridge A.S. Open Show
7th Jul 2018
Judge: G McDermott (Macadermus)
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
Newport & AS Open Show
14th Jul 2018
Judge: John Carlow (Justingo)
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
The Northern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
15th Jul 2018
Judge: Professor S P Dean (Tyrian)
Thoroughly enjoyed my day with the NBTC. My thanks to the Committee for the appointment and the exhibitors for their entry of Borders. I was well looked after all day and I would like to express my gratitude to my Stewards who did an excellent job by keeping focused on their task throughout the day. I was extremely pleased with the overall quality of the dogs across both sexes. For those who left without prize cards do not be too disappointed, I saw only one undershot jaw and no dog was out of place in the show ring. My top winners were all outstanding dogs and there were several others who deserve that label who were placed but did not reach the final accounting. Overall heads are very good but let’s be careful not to breed for too much strength in skull. Ensure we balance what we have with equal strength in muzzle and under-jaw and please lots more beautiful large white teeth. Most dogs had the correct outline, with many good top-lines and neat tails. Coats and pelts were generally very good and do not be afraid to show a Border in that rich, thick ,harsh, double coat they are well known for. Generally conformation was correct, with shoulders and stifles showing acceptable angulation. The straight stifle is quite rare, but equally let’s not over do the angulation of the hind limb as that produces weakness. Short hocks go best with correct stifles. Dogs with a length of leg, drive from hindquarters, tight feet and good ribbing did well today provided they had the typical Border Terrier characteristics we all look for. A few dogs are getting a little long in body for a variety of reasons. Some have their shoulder set forwards on the chest, some lack the well ribbed-back conformation and so appear to have long couplings and some have shorter legs than they ideally need. Much of this was marginal today but they are all points to remember as the breed moves forward. I was pleased with the CC line ups and excited by the quality in some of the youngsters coming through. It would have been nice to reward some of these emerging future champions with higher honours but the quality at the top was too much for relatively immature dogs.
Yearling - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
Bakewell Agricultural & Horticultural Society Open Show
21st Jul 2018
Judge: Tracey Anscombe (Orangebox)
Thank you for the invitation to judge your border terrier classes. The location is very picture postcard. My two lady stewards were simply wonderful, thank you. I had a lovely entry of quality dogs with some very close decisions Coats were at differing stages which did play its part. I had no bad mouths or kinked tails and all dogs were entire.
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
Tonge and District Canine Society Open Show
22nd Jul 2018
Judge: Sandy Lane
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG4, Nottorg Nostalgia
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia
Leek and District Show Society Open Show
28th Jul 2018
Judge: Anna Duxbury (Ridgebow)
I would very much like to thank the officers and committee for offering me this appointment at this lovely agricultural show, and for their hospitality. Thanks also to the efficient and helpful ring steward and most of all to all the exhibitors for allowing me the privilege of going over their dogs. It was a very windy day, which bothered some dogs on the table. Temperaments on the day were excellent, coats were very varied and all male dogs were entire.
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia JW ShCM
Placing Critique
17 month old grizzle and tan bitch, good head and earset, nice eye and good mouth. Slightly heavier in shoulder than 1 but well angulated. A little deep in brisket but spannable. Coat and pelt were very good over the body, but hair was lacking over both thighs. Moved well but was not in as good a condition as 1 today.
The Midland Border Terrier Club Championship Show
5th Aug 2018
Judge: Dogs: Jimmy Gilpin, Bitches: Hilary Gilpin
Bitches :- Thank you to the committee for the very kind invitation to judge the bitches at your always sunny show, yes it was very hot but all dogs were underneath the gazebo when not being assessed. Thank you to all who exhibited in the hot afternoon sun, we all coped very well.
I've had BT's since 1978 and started showing in 1986, I have meet quite a few friends along the way and judged many BT's, today I found some lovely exhibits as you always do, the downside was so many other dogs really had poor movement both front and rear. Handlers must watch their dogs as bad movement is a no no for me. Coats were mainly good, some with no coat at all and were penalised accordingly. In all the bitches there was only one undershot mouth.
I totally agreed with the dog judge for best in show, the dog stood out for us both, in movement, confirmation and type. Judge Hilary Gilpin
Graduate - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia JW ShCM
Welsh Kennel Club
18th Aug 2018
Judge: Mr. David Maggs (Chrydas)
I would like to thank The Welsh Kennel Club for inviting me to judge Borders at their show when the original judge Mr Bill Brown-Cole dropped out through illness, it is 13 years since I judged this show last and I must say that I enjoyed it just as much as the first time. The quality throughout was excellent, I found no bad mouths , movement was fine except for a few who were a little bit loose in front, but coats were very varied.
Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia JW ShCM
Placing Critique
grizzle bitch again very pleasing , similar to 1 but coat not as good.
Driffield Championship Show
22nd Sep 2018
Judge: Mr Paul Wilkinson
Special Beginners - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia JW ShCM
Placing Critique
Nice head, good shape, excellent eye, good neck and top line, very good coat, a little wide in front, moved OK in rear would like more positive movement in front.
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Championship Show
30th Sep 2018
Judge: Mr David Fryer (Irton)
My thanks to the Club for an enjoyable day; and to my stewards Kevin and Julie who ensured that all flowed smoothly and that my only task was to judge the dogs. Thanks also to the rest of the committee and helpers who ensured a well run show. I was well pleased with the entry; real quality beyond the available cards in many classes. I had no bad mouths (a few lost and broken teeth, not a major problem to me); but quite a few with small teeth in a technically perfect bite. All males were entire. I had expected (from recent ringside observation) to find front movement, in particular, a problem; so was pleasantly surprised in the entry on the day in this respect. However, too many of the dogs did not have the construction and fitness to appear able to move efficiently over rough ground all day. Coats were variable, most being well prepared and tidy; pelts, on the whole, were good, but feet were often weak with thin pads.
Yearling - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia JW ShCM
Placing Critique
smaller, neater bitch, well angulated both ends but front movement not so tidy, decent coat and pelt
Special Beginners - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia JW ShCM
Placing Critique
3rd Yearlig
The Northern Border Terrier Club Open Show
7th Oct 2018
Judge: Gemma Vaughan nee Alpe (Holteal)
My thanks goes to Northern border terrier club firstly for the invite to judge, its was a great honour to judge in a geographically different area to myself. Thank you to all who had entered and all that showed under me.
The hospitality at the show was second to none with a fantastic lunch on offer.
Thank you to my steward Allen Horner on the day who helped run my ring very smoothly.
I was overall very pleased with the quality of dogs that were shown under me just one dog with a bad mouth and another dog with a kinked tail. Varying stages of coats today but I will not place down if I can see what I'm looking for coming through.
Again thank you for your entries and allowing me to judge your dogs.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia JW ShCM
Midland Counties Canine Society
27th Oct 2018
Judge: Mrs. Margaret Bailey (Grindelvald)
IT WAS AN HONOUR TO JUDGE THE MIDLAND COUNTIES CS ON THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY.
ALSO MANY THANKS TO THE EXHIBITORS FOR ENTERING THEIR DOGS UNDER ME & MY STEWARDS KEPT THE RING RUNNING SMOOTHLY, WITH SUCH AN EXCELLENT ENTRY.
ALL DOGS WERE ENTIRE, 1 OR 2 DISAPPOINTING MOUTHS. I’M AMAZED THE AMOUNT OF TIT-BITS SOME OF THE EXHIBITORS GAVE THEIR DOGS, ESPECIALLY ON THE TABLE MOST WERE BEING REWARDED FOR BAD BEHAVIOUR, THE WORSE THE DOG BEHAVIED THE MORE FOOD THEY GOT. I FOUND SOME OF THEM ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO EXAMINE, MAYBE MORE RING CRAFT CLASSES WOULD HELP!
IT IS VERY PROMISING TO SEE SOME QUAILITY PUPPIES COMING THROUGH. STILL A FEW DODGY FRONTS. OVERALL THE QUALITY IS IMPROVING. PLEASED TO SEE NO AGGRESIVE BEHAVIOUR IN THE BREED, IN OR OUT OF THE RINGTODAY.
NICE TO SEE MY BOB WINNER WENT ON TO WIN THE TERRIER GROUP. I UNDERSTAND FROM THE OWNER THIS WAS HIS LAST SHOW AS THE DOG IS BEING RETIRED FROM SHOWING .A DELIGHT TO JUDGE HIM.
IT WAS A REAL PLEASURE TO JUDGE ALLTHE DOGS WHO CAME UNDER ME.
Yearling - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia JW ShCM
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
26th Jan 2019
Judge: Mr Bob Blackley (Vaevictus)
It was an honour and pleasure to Judge at this great club show, I would like to thank the officers and committee for inviting me, also a big thank you to all the exhibitors, my entry was fantastic full of quality, I’m sorry but some really good dogs were not in the top honours today. I thought the bitches in general were of better quality than the dogs which is good for the breed, and in the dogs, I also noticed some exhibits were lacking coat, a sign of Crufts approaching, but in general they were good.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia JW ShCM
Placing Critique
Good overall bitch, nice head and expression, well balanced, moved well both ways, good jacket.
Ashton in Makerfield Canine Society Open Show
2nd Mar 2019
Judge: Mr Anthony Hadley
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Nottorg Nostalgia JW ShCM
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia JW ShCM
Derby CS Open Show
21st Apr 2019
Judge: Becky Johnson (Downstream)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia JW ShCM
Placing Critique
Good outline. Would have liked a little more strength in muzzle. Good neck and shoulder. Well ribbed back. Little extended in stifle and soft in coat. Moved well.
Crufts
8th Mar 2020
Judge: Mr Simon Jackson (Clipstone)
Firstly, I would like to thank the Kennel Club for allowing me the honour of judging this Border Terrier Centenary year. I also thank my excellent stewards for keeping me on track and to everybody who gave me such a fantastic entry, both in numbers and quality across all classes. To be blunt, I don't think I have ever seen and enjoyed such a very high quality entry before. Unfortunately many good exhibits went home unrewarded. Several classes the placed exhibits could have all stood in first place. I really was splitting hairs. I can honestly say that I really enjoyed myself and hope everybody else did too. I'd also like to thank Joyce Martin and my son, Laurence Jackson, for the excellent photographs which has made the writing of this critique so much easier. I understand Laurence also live-streamed the CC's and BOB – technology far above me – but thanks!
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Nottorg Nostalgia JW ShCM
Class Critique
An absolutely amazing class – so many good bitches went unrewarded. Hard work to judge but immensely enjoyable.
