Show Placings
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
Novice /
First Place
Name at show: Onthill Amaretii Rock
Placing Critique
3 year old super fit bitch that stood alone and in the best of jackets, built on moderate size with a nice feminine head/expression. Clean through the shoulder/rib and carried a nice top line into nice tail set/short carrot tail. Super fit muscle tone and moved freely.
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.
Novice - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Onthill Amaretii Rock
Placing Critique
A good sized bitch, spannable with a strong head, dark eye and small ears. Well constructed in shoulder, she has a straight narrow front with good bone. A muscular neck leads to a level topline and on to a thick carrot shaped tail, held correctly when covering the ground well. Carrying a plentiful double coat and super pelt.
Gravesend and Medway Towns Canine Society Open Show
16th Oct 2022
Judge: Jane Peakin (Byzantine)
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Onthill Amaretii Rock
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Onthill Amaretii Rock
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.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Onthill Amaretii Rock
The East Anglia Border Terrier Club Open Show
5th Nov 2022
Judge: Mandy Holmes (Bimandi)
Many thanks to EABT for asking me to judge and to all the exhibitors for entering under me.
All males entire. 3 dogs with level bites, the rest all had good mouths. No kinked tails. Some very nice youngsters in the ring today, a real credit to their breeders.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Onthill Amaretii Rock
Placing Critique
3yr more compact type of bitch than 1st place but still of good quality. Well muscled but feminine. Good head. Angles ok. Just spannable with thick loose pelt , shown in excellent coat.
The Birmingham & District Gundog & Terrier Club
19th Nov 2022
Judge: Mrs. Carolyn Richardson (Staynorwood)
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Onthill Amaretii Rock
West Midlands Terrier Society Open Show
26th Nov 2022
Judge: Dogs Nicola Foster, Bitches Sarah Pateman
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Onthill Amaretii Rock
Crystal Palace Canine Association Dog Show
27th Nov 2022
Judge: Anne Speake
I would like to thank the officers and committee for the invitation to judge at their well run open show. A big thank you to my ring steward George who kept things moving along nicely and many thanks to the exhibitors for allowing me the privilege of going over your lovely dogs.
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Onthill Amaretii Rock
Placing Critique
a mature dark g/t bitch who has an attractive head, dark eye and neat ears. Excellent double coat and a thick pliable pelt. Stands a little wide in front, has a good top line and tail set, moved ok
Woolwich, Bexley & District Canine Association Open Show
4th Dec 2022
Judge: Mrs Sue Spafford (Dassett)
I would like to thank the officers and committee for the invitation to judge at this show. I would also like to thank my Steward, for keeping the classes running smoothly and efficiently.
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Onthill Amaretii Rock
Placing Critique
bitch, heavier set than 1st.Good pelt , Thick double coat moved ok. Preferred overall proportions of dog placed 1st in class.
Horley & DSS Open Show
27th Aug 2023
Judge: Mr Tan Nagrecha (Chandlimore)
Post Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Onthill Amaretii Rock
