Show Placings
Midland BTC Championship Show
1st Aug 2010
Judge: Small & Baxter
I thoroughly enjoyed the day judged outside at Asfordby. The weatherman certainly smiles as all the Club’s Championship Shows to date have been blessed with clear sky’s. Thanks to the committee for the invite, to my two Stewards on the day, for the wonderful roast lamb lunch, but not least, to the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity of assessing your Border Terriers. Thanks for coming. (Judge: Mr A Small)
Maiden - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Hedgebank Fraxinus Exel
Placing Critique
grizzle puppy, nice expression, in good double coat with thick pelt, moved & handled well
East Anglia BTC Open Show
14th Nov 2010
Judge: Mr Eddie Houston (Earthwise)
I greatly enjoyed judging this well-run show, held in such a pleasant venue. My thanks to the Club for their hospitality, to my efficient stewards Bev Jackson and Vicky Docwra, and most especially to the exhibitors for allowing me the privilege of going over their dogs.
Overall, there were a good number of quality Borders present. Almost all were spannable, the only male not entire was a neuter, only 1 kinked tail and no severe mouth faults. I was concerned to find several younger exhibits with level bites. Although this is permissible, and therefore dogs were not penalised, I would be worried that some of these mouths will “go” at an early age. Another area of concern is front movement.
Junior - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Hedgebank Fraxinus Exel
Placing Critique
13 month old grizzle of correct size. Typical in head, OK for coat and pelt and sound on the move though a little straight behind
Novice - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Hedgebank Fraxinus Exel
Post Graduate - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Hedgebank Fraxinus Exel
Ladies Kennel Association
12th Dec 2010
Judge: Mr. Frank Nicholls (Halcus)
My thanks go to the exhibitors who provided an excellent entry in spite of the appalling weather conditions in many parts of the country recently, and the almost inevitable problems to be expected on the M6 motorway. Good quality dogs were present in most classes and I was pleased with both line ups for the CC?s. Coats were generally pretty good with just a few taken out for that ?other show?, and one or two soft coats. I found movement again a problem with a good percentage knitting or pinning at the front, and a lack of drive from the rear. The open dog and junior bitch classes were of the highest quality and some excellent exhibits went away cardless.
Yearling - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Hedgebank Fraxinus Exel
Placing Critique
Good red grizzle coat and pelt, nice head, a little round in the rib and front could be narrower. Moved ok.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Hedgebank Fraxinus Exel
Boston & District CS Championship Show
9th Jan 2011
Judge: Mrs Lynda Ward
Many thanks to my stewards for their unobtrusive efficiency and to all the exhibitors for a nice entry. Type and quality varied and today coats were at various stages although this didn't materially affect placing's. Last time I judged I noted that small teeth were prevalent and today I was surprised to find that level bites (although acceptable) predominated, I had 2 undershot mouths and large teeth set in a really good scissor bite were like gold dust. A major concern was movement, partially caused by stifles being too straight so limiting drive and causing a stilted action also often not helped by lack of thigh muscle and there were a number of wide fronts coupled with loose fore action. My final concern was the amount of exhibits that came very heavily to hand. This cannot be discerned by eye since some of the larger dogs were a desirable weight whilst some of the smaller ones were heavy. All that said, I enjoyed the day and was able to find class winners and others of correct type, size and sound movement. Both Open classes were composed throughout of quality exhibits and the CC and RCC winners were fit and worthy ambassadors for the breed.
Junior - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Hedgebank Fraxinus Exel
Yearling - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Hedgebank Fraxinus Exel
Placing Critique
Keen eye. Good harsh dense jacket and well shaped tail.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Hedgebank Fraxinus Exel
