Show Placings
Chesterfield & Pinxton KA Open Show
16th Jun 2019
Judge: Mr Rodney Oldham
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Totherend Greta Garbo
Derbyshire Agricultural & Horticultural Society
23rd Jun 2019
Judge: Mr Jim McGhie (Keillor)
Junior /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Totherend Greta Garbo
Windsor Championship Show
27th Jun 2019
Judge: Mrs Jena Tuck (Nettleby)
My thanks to the Society for inviting me, to my two very able stewards who kept everything moving smoothly, and to the exhibitors for giving me the privilege of going over their dogs. I was delighted by my winners, and by the overall quality of the entry.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Totherend Greta Garbo
East of England Championship Show
6th Jul 2019
Judge: Mrs Janet Alexander (Glenbucket)
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Totherend Greta Garbo
Placing Critique
litter sister to 1 similar remarks apply could change places any time
Richmond Championship Show
7th Sep 2019
Judge: Mr John Bainbridge (Risdene)
In this day of mentoring I make no apologies for restating the main criteria I apply in my judging. The standard states that the border terrier is essentially a working terrier and it should be able to follow a horse. Therefore I require a dog deep in chest but well ribbed back providing ample heart and lung room which will enable it to travel and be present when and if required to flush the quarry, narrow throughout and spannable to enable it to go to ground, head like that of a otter with strong muzzle and big teeth to help protect from any attack of the quarry, harsh double coat and thick skin as protection from the elements whilst underground or on the moors, good temperament to mix with the hounds and able to be handled as necessary.
I felt that most of my winners met this criteria and my report concentrates on the dogs distinguishing points that resulted in its placing. However no dog is perfect and that is where the judgement comes in and remember opinions from the ring side do not always hold up on closer inspection.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Totherend Greta Garbo
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
3rd Nov 2019
Judge: Ms Judith Fawcett (Carrock)
I would like to thank the Midland Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge this my second breed club show. Thank you to the committee for their kind hospitality and the lovely gift I received at the end of the day. My two stewards, Sharon Pickering & Beverley Barber, kept things moving along nicely – thank you. I was delighted with the entry – thank you to everyone for giving me the opportunity of going over your dogs and for the sporting manner in which my decisions were accepted. As expected coats were at various stages – some were good, some going over and a couple of exhibits were freshly pulled out. All dogs were entire and there were no kinked tails. There were one or two untidy and a couple of level mouths. I had one main concern on the day – size. There were some exhibits who were just too big to span and weighed heavy and this was reflected in their placings. I thoroughly enjoyed my day and was delighted with my main winners - I had some good quality dogs to judge.
Novice - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Totherend Greta Garbo
Placing Critique
litter sister to my puppy bitch winner so very similar remarks apply. Much more settled on the move than 2 which won her the class.
The Scottish Border Terrier Club Championship Show
9th Nov 2019
Judge: Mrs J Johnson (Ratcheugh)
Firstly my thanks to the Scottish Border Terrier Club for giving me the opportunities to judge their Championship show, the committee for their hospitality and my stewards for keeping me on track. My thanks also to Joyce Martin for giving me memories of the day.
Secondly my appreciation to all exhibitors some who had travelled many miles on a very cold and frosty morning, it was a privilege to go over your dogs and thank you for accepting my decisions.
I was extremely pleased with my main winners, it’s very pleasing to have a class of borders and find one which ticks all your boxes.
Some puppies were in my opinion are too big and some I found difficult to span. I also prefer if handlers allowed the puppy to walk loosely and not strung up, this throws the front movement.
Novice - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Totherend Greta Garbo
Sedgley & Gornal Canine Association Open Show
24th Nov 2019
Judge: Rachel Larner (Hawcoat)
Junior - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Totherend Greta Garbo
Placing Critique
Another nice bitch but head not as strong as 1. In good condition with a lovely jacket and pelt. Well balanced and good topline.
West Midland Terrier Society Open Show
30th Nov 2019
Judge: Mr. J. Todd (Roxess)
Junior - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Totherend Greta Garbo
The East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
29th Aug 2021
Judge: Mrs Janet Lee (Tythrop)
My thanks to the Officers & Committee for inviting me to judge their show , & for the excellent ring stewards Mr Brewster & Mrs Armstrong who made the day run smoothly & kept me going with refreshments ! I enjoyed being with fellow BT fanciers & their dogs , as I always do .
I had a very good entry come forward & after such a long time away from the ring , a few were ring rusty & some youngsters were a little overawed , which I considered quite acceptable given so many had missed out on their early education & socialisation & tried to give them opportunity to shine , though a few very nice dogs could have been higher placed but the occasion was too much for them .
I found very good examples , but also had some whose construction fell a little short of the standard …….deep unspannable bodies or brisket below elbow standing or on the move on much shorter than their depth legs , forward placed & too little angulation in their fronts due to upright shoulders & short steep upper arms which shorten their strides or make them goosestep , & flat croups with extra high set tails carried like hound sterns ,or conversely short steep croups with low tailsets , often thin & long tails too & some poor downhill or lumpy/hinged toplines became apparent in profile movement , however the most common thing that struck me was how many have too little bone in pasterns & east-west feet when our standard calls for straight legs & good tight feet . As I lift every dog to see how their fronts ‘’drop’’ into place I found lack of bone through pasterns into feet was a common fault today & so some had feet not facing forward naturally . Most came in good condition , but a few were too thin & their pelvic bones were sticking up & they felt shelly with no depth of loin so their rears lacked muscle accordingly , conversely a handful had indulged during lockdown a little too much ! Coats were as ever , mixed , but the top winners all came in very good order with double coats .
Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Totherend Greta Garbo
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.
Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Totherend Greta Garbo
Placing Critique
A good example of the breed in full coat with tidy and typical framework underneath. Preferred the length of bone of 1 and 2 and economy of gait but did like this exhibit for her skull and foreface and pretty expression.
The Yorkshire, Lancashire and Cheshire Border Terrier Club Championship Show
26th Sep 2021
Judge: Mrs D Bullen (Fevstone)
I would like to thank the officers and committee for the hard work and smooth running of the show. I would also like to thank my two stewards for doing an excellent job. The exhibitors seemed to enjoy the show judging by the popularity of my top honours. Unlike one particular exhibitor who needed his teddy putting back in his cot judging by his unsporting behaviour. 4 were found to be unspannable with a couple of bad mouths, also some were far to thin, which is unacceptable and one or two could have smelled a little sweeter. It's all well and good getting dressed up, you are letting your dogs down if they pong.
Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Totherend Greta Garbo
Placing Critique
Good feminine head with keen expression, neat ears. Excellent double jacket with loose pelt. Moved and shown well
Bakewell Agricultural & Horticultural Society Open Show
16th Jul 2022
Judge: Anne Speake
I would like to thank the officers and committee for the invitation to judge at their show. Thank you to my steward Michelle for keeping the ring running smoothly. The day was very enjoyable and I thank the exhibitors for attending on what was one of the hottest days of the year, and for allowing me the privilege of going over your dogs.
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG2, Totherend Greta Garbo
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Totherend Greta Garbo
Placing Critique
3 half year old feminine g/t well balanced bitch, who has a dark eye and keen expression, good dentition, strong muzzle. Nice and narrow standing on neat feet, with good shoulders and rib. Easily spanned, Strong loin and well muscled. Well presented and shown in full coat with a loose pliable pelt. Good bend of stifle. Moved around the ring with reach and drive keeping her topline on the move BOB TG2
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.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Totherend Greta Garbo
Placing Critique
Grizzle bitch I judged as a puppy. Her head has matured well and is of nice proportion, correct bite. Handy for size she spans well. Good in shoulder and rib with nice top line and tail set. Moved OK.
The Midland Border Terrier Club Championship Show
7th Aug 2022
Judge: Miss Rebecca Barber (Alcumlow)
Thank you very much to the committee of the Midland Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge this show, it is a club that is very dear to me having been a member for over 30 years and I very much enjoyed my day. Thank you to my three stewards Laura, La and Richard for doing an amazing job of looking after me and keeping me well fuelled! Thank you also to all of the exhibitors who made the decision to enter their beautiful dogs under me, I know that we have to be selective in this current climate and I was absolutely delighted with such a fabulous entry. I felt overall that the dogs were of excellent quality and the majority were turned out beautifully. Heads are good in the main, we are getting away from that bulbus rounded skull and teddy bear expression and going back to a more traditional look. I would say the things that need addressing the most are front angulation, there are still quite a few dogs lacking in upper arm and also poor rear angulation appears to be creeping in a little. However, I found some beautiful dogs and I was very pleased with my main winners, some classes were extremely competitive and some good dogs had to go cardless. I thank you all for persevering in the heat, it was a tough day for me judging in such intense heat, so I am sure it was difficult for the exhibits too. I hope my winners appreciated our crochet efforts with the personalised rosettes, which mum and I took a lot of pleasure in making.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Totherend Greta Garbo
Placing Critique
Lovely bitch in excellent coat with thick pelt. Good head with flat broad skull and short strong muzzle. Good shoulders, level topline, narrow throughout, good depth and length of rib. Moved out well covering the ground with ease.
Clonmel and DCC Championship Show
14th Aug 2022
Judge: Mr A Sotoca Santos
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Totherend Greta Garbo
Reserve Green Star Bitch
Name at show: Totherend Greta Garbo
Open - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Totherend Greta Garbo
Killarney and DCC Championship Show
16th Aug 2022
Judge: Mr R McCoy
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Totherend Greta Garbo
Green Star Bitch
Name at show: Totherend Greta Garbo
Open - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Totherend Greta Garbo
Limerick and DCC Championship Show
18th Aug 2022
Judge: Thomas Hehir
Green Star Bitch
Name at show: Totherend Greta Garbo
Open - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Totherend Greta Garbo
Tralee DCC Championship Show
20th Aug 2022
Judge: Mr S Taggart
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Totherend Greta Garbo
Open - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Totherend Greta Garbo
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
5th Feb 2023
Judge: Roger Mann (Lynsett)
My thanks go to the committee of Midland Border Terrier Club for their invitation to judge the February Open show. I had some lovely dogs to judge & would like to thank the exhibitors for their entries. I thoroughly enjoyed my day.
Limit - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Totherend Greta Garbo
Placing Critique
4yr old grizzle with a good head, well set on neck of correct length. Narrow all through with the correct depth of chest. Level topline & well set carrot tail. Good coat texture, thick loose pelt & easily spanned. Moved well.
