Show Placings
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 /
First Place
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
Placing Critique
Lots to like, just the right amount of bone, good reach of neck into well laid shoulders. Very feminine with pleasing otter like head. Moved and showed well. A real baby!
Welsh Kennel Club
19th Aug 2017
Judge: Mr Max King
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
Scottish Kennel Club
27th Aug 2017
Judge: Mr Euan Castel (Flutorum)
My thanks to the committee for their kind invitation to judge at this my local Championship Show. Special thanks to my excellent steward Ben Joiner for keeping everything in order. Thank you to all exhibitors for providing me with a lovely entry to go over. I found a depth of quality in each class with some close decisions to make. Very pleased that my Best of Breed, Best Puppy and Best Veteran went on to do well in their respective groups – well done.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
Placing Critique
Another nice baby pup, grizzle built on same narrow lines as 1. Nice head and expression. Moderate neck, good length of body, nice tail and set on. Moved with ease.
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 /
Second Place
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
Placing Critique
another really promising youngster with all the same qualities just not quite as steady on the move yet so not able to take the top spot.
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 /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
Southern Border Terrier Club Open Show
17th Sep 2017
Judge: Mr Gordon Dyer (Ruffenuf)
Firstly may I thank the SBTC Committee for inviting me to judge this Open Show. I felt very honoured. I thoroughly enjoyed my day. The ring ran smoothly with the help of my stewards and the whole venue had a pleasing and pleasant atmosphere. It was nice to see some old and many new faces. May I also thank the exhibitors for handling their dogs confidently and accepting my decisions. I was very impressed with the quality of the dogs and I only found one bad mouth and two sprung ribs. I had a few challenging decisions to make and uncoated dogs had to be penalised. Mostly the dogs were all in fit condition and able to do a day’s work. I was very impressed with my final line up and to have such sound dogs
representing the breed.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
Placing Critique
8mth grizzle bitch, a good jacket, nice size and pleasing outline. Feminine head, moved well.
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 /
Reserve
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
Class Critique
Good class of youngsters.
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
4th Nov 2017
Judge: Mrs Sandra Girling (Benattivo)
I would like to express my sincere thanks to the Officers and Committee of the Midland Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge my first club show. My very competent and Friendly stewards Jem Thomas and Richard Wright, were well organised to keep the day flowing so many thanks for their help. A special thank you to all the exhibitors who trusted me to evaluate their Border Terriers, accepting my decisions graciously.
I was very impressed by the standard of presentation particularly the quality of coats. I had some amazingly difficult decisions and in many classes placings were hotly contested, forcing me to ‘split hairs’ over placings. I appreciated that some quality exhibits did not win their classes despite some outstanding breed features. I looked for accurate movement and narrow body lines which were present in my primary winners. The youngsters were particularly noteworthy staying enthusiastic and keen right to the end of the show.
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
Placing Critique
Good for size grizzle and tan with a nice head and keen expression. Moderate length of neck into a well laid shoulder. Her rib was good for length and deep which also spans easily. She was presented in very good coat and body condition a real credit to her owner. Her movement was very accurate in profile but can be occasionally a little unsettled in her front action which I believe is more to do with her age.
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
11th Feb 2018
Judge: Mrs Elizabeth Barrett (Howthwaite)
Firstly, I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge their show, and thank you to the exhibitors for the lovely entry. Thank you also to my ring stewards Jem Thomas and Paul Brannan for their hard work and efficiency in keeping the classes running smoothly. I had some very pleasant surprises on the day when going over new dogs. Some dogs I found to be much lighter to handle than they appear from the ringside and also in the same vein, two or three were way over an acceptable departure from the standard weight. I found what I was looking for in so much as I believe we should be looking at the whole dog in balance. I sometimes think it is easy to get so hooked up on breed points that we lose sight of the whole picture. There were one or two difficult decisions on the day, but the dogs with balance, lightness and lack of exaggeration were generally rewarded and I do like to see a dog “active” as the standard calls for.
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
Placing Critique
Grizzle & tan who very much appealed for size. Lovely head and expression with good skull, little stop and dark eye. Very good neck into well laid shoulders. Not too heavy in bone. Very good body and ribs and easily spanned. Good topline and underline and well set tail. Good hindquarters but not overdone in any way. Shown in a harsh topcoat with good undercoat and pelt. Balanced happy on the move.
Llynfi Valley C.S. Open Show
18th Feb 2018
Judge: Mr Peter Jolley
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG1, Nantcoch Field Skipper
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
31st Mar 2018
Judge: Mrs Lesley Gosling (Akinside)
My grateful thanks to the BTC for the invitation to judge the annual Championship show and my thanks to my efficient stewards who were kept busy. I was astonished to see from my catalogue, as I prepared my critique, how far exhibitors had travelled, particularly with the unpredictable weather we are experiencing. Thank you all for coming.
Movement is improving. There are still are some upright shoulders and poor rear angulation. Size is incredibly variable and as this breed has a strong working heritage some exhibits would struggle to get into any fox earth. I would like to see more muscle tone on back ends. The opportunities to work Borders may have diminished, but the breed standard is our template and we should stick to it or we will have classes filled with ‘showing fools.’
Don’t chalk coats to harden them. Your judges will find it. It’s unnecessary - don’t let it become a fashion. A good coat needs no embellishments and good coats on the day were excellent coats. Coats will grow but in the process may miss out on top honours at a Championship show. We all want our dogs to have their best coats on a show day, but the two things don’t always coincide. I also appreciated that coats kept going for Crufts recently had then been stripped out.
Quality and breed type were lacking in some exhibits. Young heads need time at puppy stage but some young males were disappointing. One puppy dog was chronically thin. Puppies should be puppy-ish, carry a bit of weight and be happy in the ring and socialised. The Exhibition Hall is noisy and some pups are phased by unusual sounds, but I’m pleased to say that temperaments were excellent. I dislike seeing youngsters being strung up - dancing on their toes - and having their leads jerked to keep their attention, or to get them walking in a straight line. Try talking to your dog on the move and loosen those leads.
I have expressed an opinion on baiting before, and I will keep doing it until exhibitors take note, or I die pleading. Baiting a dog on the table unbalances the dog, gets in the way of the judge doing his/her job properly when it comes to checking the bite, and distracts the dogs completely. Borders are especially curious of strangers who approach, so the table contest for them becomes ‘bait’ or ‘stranger.’ A judge doesn’t want to waste time getting the dog’s attention away from bait. Practice getting the stance correct on a table without bait. Please - keep your bait until the dog is on the floor.
All males were entire; scissor bites generally were very good but some varied from a level bite, to the odd missing or chipped tooth and a couple of slightly wry mouths, but teeth were well presented and clean. There was just one kinked tail.
The best exhibits were exceptionally good. Eyes were dark and of good shape, bright and healthy. The good coats were tight, crisp and of great texture. Movement was impressive on the whole – straight and true - and almost all dogs were spannable. Sadly, not enough cards to go round and in some of the senior classes of both sexes, there were beautiful exhibits in tremendous condition, which could change places at any time. Their owners are to be congratulated.
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
Placing Critique
Lovely grizzle bitch. Spanned easily and moved parallel, driving well. Good neat feet. Typical breed head and good scissor bite.
The Southern Border Terrier Club Limit Show
15th Apr 2018
Judge: Ms Tina Jones (Otterholme)
My sincere thanks to the committee for the kind invitation to judge at my first club show, I enjoyed the day immensely. Thank you to my efficient stewards Tina Morgan, Rachel Larner and Wendy Mooney, show manager for keeping things running so smoothly.
My thanks must go to the exhibitors for bringing along their dogs today, and the sporting acceptance of my decisions.
I did note some untypical heads, which for me lacked for me the characterising feature of the breed, I found such heads to be somewhat exaggerated with too much stop, not the ‘moderately’ broad skull I was looking for.
On the whole, I found mouths were good, a couple of level bites, and one or two with misaligned teeth, but it was pleasing to find big strong teeth in most exhibits.
I was very pleased with my class winners; some decisions were very close especially in the bitch classes. In both sexes there were some promising youngsters coming through which can only auger well for the breed.
Junior - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
Placing Critique
another pleasing youngster, not quite the jacket of 1. Pleasing head which has little stop, strong in muzzle. Narrow in front, good reach of neck into well placed shoulders. Just the right amount of bone, nice tight feet.
Leominster Canine Society
22nd Apr 2018
Judge: Anne Speake
I’d like to extend my thanks to the society, the exhibitors and my capable stewards. Sometimes it’s nice to have quality rather than quantity which made the day even more enjoyable.
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
Placing Critique
Feminine well balanced 14 month grizzle & tan bitch. Lovely otter head, keen expression, small ears and dark eye, with a good muzzle. Good reach of neck, narrow chest of good depth, standing straight in front, and ribs carried well back, strong loin and spanned with ease. Moved well fore and aft which showed her well set on tail Looks good in profile, and developing a new jacket of good texture, pushed hard for BOB. RBOB
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.
Junior - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
West Country Dog Club Open Show
13th May 2018
Judge: Mrs Tracey Stark
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG1, Nantcoch Field Skipper
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Premier Open Show
19th May 2018
Judge: Tracey Anscombe (Orangebox)
Thank you to the committee for the invitation to judge at the Premier Open Show held in conjunction with the Spring Festival, which is a lovely Agricultural show full of lovely local produce. Thanks also to my steward Michael for keeping the ring all in order. Thank you to all the exhibitors that entered, unfortunately there were a number of absentees due to the Championship show the day before and of course the Royal Wedding or maybe the FA cup final! All dogs were entire and they could all be spanned.
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
Placing Critique
Bitch of a lovely size very easy span with nice lay of rib. In good show jacket of harsh texture with undercoat and thick pelt. Nice feminine head with correct scissor bite. Moved well around the ring once she got settled.
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.
Junior - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
City of Birmingham
1st Sep 2018
Judge: Mr Dave Matthews (Tojamatt)
Many thanks to City of Birmingham Canine Society for giving me the opportunity to judge this show , my first Championship show, may I also thank every exhibitor who entered the show ,and also my steward Alan Tomlinson for his help.
I enjoyed my day ,I was very pleased with the entry,I had some difficult decisions to make on the day .
The ring was of a good size and that gave the exibits the chance to get into there stride,front movement on some exibits was a little loose ,but I had some real good movers, a few low set tails are creeping in to the breed ,Iwas pleased with the condition and presentation of the exhibits ,I found some really good pelts and coats, I am pleased to say the the day passed without a cross word from any of the exibits ,I was pleased with heads and expression , some foreign expressions had been appearing in recent years.
May I again thank you all for the chance to go over your dogs , and for the way you accepted my decisions .
Yearling - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
Darlington Championship Show
14th Sep 2018
Judge: Mr Chris Wallace (Hobholt)
My thanks to Darlington Dog Show Society for the opportunity to judge my first Championship Show and to the exhibitors for bringing your Borders’. My stewards John and Carol were very helpful and kept the ring well organised. Despite feeling somewhat nervous before judging started I thoroughly enjoyed the day and thank the exhibitors for accepting my decisions.
Our standard mentions moderate 4 times in its current form, it also provides guidance on size (weight) and body (spanning). I mention these points as there were a surprising number of Borders’ that were impossible to span, were too deep in chest, big, heavy and exaggerated in a number of areas. Movement became a key criteria when placing my Borders along with being moderate and not exaggerated. A lot of Borders were “Knitting” in front movement or flicking their wrists outwards, probably best described as erratic compared to the Borders that moved well. Mouths were good overall, one chipped tooth which was of no consequence. Coats and pelts were excellent overall, and the dogs were complete.
Overall, we have a number of promising youngsters coming through and it’s unfortunate judges only have two “tickets” to hand out.
Yearling - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
Southern Border Terrier Club Open Show
16th Sep 2018
Judge: Mr Julien Barney (Romaunt)
A big thank you to the committee for giving me the opportunity to judge at this well run show. A super sporting atmosphere around the ring on a very pleasant sunny autumn afternoon.
My general comments would be about heads and the lack of that typical Otter look with a good skull and a powerful muzzle required to do their job. Front movement in some wasn’t good being tied in front and I wonder how well they would be able to follow a horse for a good days hunting. Plus size seemed to be an issue with some being well up to the limit.
Yearling - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
Placing Critique
Smart bitch with some presence. Good straight front and good feet. Depth of brisket correct. In good harsh close coat. Pleasing head and expression. Moved out well, but did like her tail a little too much at times.
Tongwynlais CS Open Show
23rd Sep 2018
Judge: Kathy George
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
South Wales Kennel Association
5th Oct 2018
Judge: Mr Peter Bakewell
Post Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
Placing Critique
nice size, nice head and expression, straight front, nicely made quarters fore and aft, spannable ribs, moved well.
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
4th Nov 2018
Judge: Mr. Paul Cheeseman (Bromscar)
Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
Sedgley & Gornal Canine Association Open Show
25th Nov 2018
Judge: Jem Thomas (Daluce)
Post Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
Placing Critique
2yo Grizzle and tan. Handy size. Strong head. Beautifully presented in harsh coat. Lovely short carrot tail. Narrow rib, easily spanned. Moves very well behind
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
10th Feb 2019
Judge: Mrs Margaret Davies (Glenorchy)
I would firstly like to thank the Club for giving me the opportunity to judge their February Open Show, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Also thank you to my very efficient stewards Julie Price ad Jem Thomas and by no means least my grateful thanks to all the exhibitors for a super entry.
A few exhibits were wide in front, one or two I couldn't span, movement left a lot to be desired and some could have done with a little more tidying up.
Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
Placing Critique
Similar comments apply as 1., but just preferred Daydreamer's head.
Bridgend & District Kennel Association Open Show
3rd Mar 2019
Judge: Joanna Moakes (Jomoaka)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
30th Mar 2019
Judge: Mrs Denise Townsend (Llanishen)
Thank you to the officers, committee and members of the Border Terrier Club for awarding the honour of judging this prestigious show and for giving me such a warm welcome. The show had a wonderfully friendly atmosphere and I hope everyone enjoyed the day as much as I did. Many thanks to all exhibitors for their entries, and for allowing me the opportunity to go over their dogs, something I consider a privilege. My stewards Judy and Judith looked after me perfectly and kept everything moving smoothly.
I was very pleased with my winners and with the overall standard of the entry. Some causes for concern included a small number of wry mouths in the early dog classes, exhibits with barely any undercoat and some heads which were lacking strength in their under-jaw.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
Placing Critique
Lovely feminine bitch. Racy, with clean straight front and well balanced. Typical head and expression. Moved well once she settled down and showed well.
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
7th Apr 2019
Judge: Mrs. Nancy Hogg (Raeburnfoot)
I would like to express my thanks to the officers, committee and members for the invitation to judge their championship show. I enjoyed it very much. Special thanks go to my two very able stewards who kept everything running smoothly for me. I appreciated it.
There was a good selection of quality dogs and bitches for me to pick from. Coats on the whole were pleasing. As was size. Temperament too apart from one blip. Some with winter noses, possibly more than I have noticed before. A few with domed skulls which makes for an untypical head. I felt that the depth of quality in the bitch classes outweighed the dogs. Both the puppy bitch classes were a joy. Some lovely pups having to go cardless. Its very encouraging and surely bodes well for the breed.
I was very happy with my main winners. It was a pleasure to award them their honours.
Thank you EABTC.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
Placing Critique
Liked her head and expression. Neat bitch. Has a good lay of shoulder and spans easily. In decent jacket. Move ok.
West of England Ladies' Kennel Society
28th Apr 2019
Judge: Mrs L A Crawley
Post Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
Placing Critique
Really like her for outline standing, good front and back assembly, not overdone behind, moved quite well. OK for head and is a lovely size, in lovely coat.
National Dog Show
11th May 2019
Judge: Mrs Anne Heathcote (Saxheath)
I would like to thank the Society for giving me the opportunity to judge our breed for the first time at their 160th Anniversary show and for their hospitality. I was able to complete the judging in good time thanks to my two excellent Stewards Steph and Alan.
The quality of the entry was pleasing overall but one or two could have benefited from tidying , it is a show and you owe it to your dog to present them well , and I was unable to span a few . However , my main winners were for me the correct size and in some of the classes the decisions were very close.
Thank you for accepting my decisions so gracefully.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
Placing Critique
Pretty gr with a pleasing head ,nice reach of neck, well ribbed back , good hind angulation and harsh jacket . Moved well.
Royal Welsh Agriculture Society Open Show
18th May 2019
Judge: Mr Gordon Haran (Magregor)
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
Bath Championship Show
27th May 2019
Judge: Miss Felicity Freer (Felfree)
Many thanks to the Officers and Committee for my invitation to judge this superb breed. The weather was not on our side to start but it warmed up and made for a superb day. I have owned or shown this breed for over 20 years and found a real mixed bag today. I found the youngsters to be really pleasing which is promising for the breed. Many thanks to all the exhibitors for taking the time to show under me.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
The Southern Counties Canine Assocation
1st Jun 2019
Judge: Miss J Singh (Vandamere)
I was a delighted to receive the invitation to judge at this friendly and well run show The weather was glorious and there was a nice atmosphere around the ring.
I thoroughly enjoyed my day as I had some quality dogs to go over and this was reflected on the impressive results in the Group placings . I was thrilled to learn that the Best of Breed was awarded Terrier Group 1, my bitch CC winner was awarded Terrier Junior Group 2, the puppy gained Puppy Terrier Group 3 and the veteran was awarded Veteran Terrier Group 3. Is this a new record for group placings at one show for the breed?
The day was kept running smoothly by my two stewards Alan McKenzie and Sue Hann,
I was concerned about the number of exhibits with misplaced teeth. In total I found five exhibits each with a misplaced tooth, also two kinked tails and one exhibit with one testicle. Some exhibits were lacking in muscle tone and condition.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
Placing Critique
a nice bitch with a good reach of neck. Pleasing in head and expression. She has a straight front with good bone and neat feet. Coat was good as was her pelt. She showed and moved well.
Three Counties Championship Show
6th Jun 2019
Judge: Mr D Mitchell (Paleside)
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
The Southern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
8th Jun 2019
Judge: Mrs Jayne Gillam (Orenberg)
Many thanks to the Southern Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge at their Championship show, it was an interesting day going over the dogs and I thank the exhibitors for their good sized entry and the sporting way in which they accepted my decisions. Thanks must also go to my excellent stewards, Tina Morgan and Felicity Freer who kept me on track and everything running smoothly throughout the day.
Coats were at varying stages of growth and there was a wide variety of types, and a few with heavy shoulders and short, round oversprung ribs and poor toplines. I was quite surprised to see some faults in the entry which I wasn’t expecting, I found a young male with only one testicle descended, three with teeth out of line, one whose mouth didn’t close correctly and two kinked tails.
I judged the entry as I saw the dogs on the day, and as always I was looking for a dog which excels in breed type, fits the standard and appears capable of doing a day’s work. I value all the essentials required in a working dog and also those who have that extra something as a show dog. I was pleased with my winners and look forward to watching show careers with interest.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
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.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
The Northern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
13th Jul 2019
Judge: Mrs Laura Illingworth (Thorneyhurst)
A big thanks to The Northern Border Terrier Club for there invitation to judge their club show, my first club open show was for the Northern many years ago, and the friendliness and hospitality has not changed. Thank you to the exhibitors for such a good entry and great atmosphere around the ring, and most especially to my two capable stewards Carolyn and Graham Richardson for keeping every thing flowing, and not putting a foot wrong all day. The quality of exhibits was second to none and many good dogs had to go home without a card, teeth were excellent and not one kinked tail or missing testicle all day, nice to see so many of the borders looked capable of doing a days work.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
Placing Critique
Pretty girl, like how she comes to hand, narrow and in hard fit condition
Bournemouth Championship Show
10th Aug 2019
Judge: Mr Alan Small
It was a bit blustery to say the least down at Pikes Farm, with high winds throughout the day. A good crowd round the ring and a pleasant atmosphere prevailed. It was nice to see so many old friends.
Thanks to Officers & Committee of Bournemouth C.A. For the invite, to my Stewards for looking after the Ring & to the exhibitors for such a lovely entry. I enjoyed your Border Terries, thanks for coming.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
Welsh Kennel Club
17th Aug 2019
Judge: Miss T Peacock
I was honoured to be invited to judge the Welsh Kennel Cub Ch. Show. The entry was excellent both in quality and quantity, It was a pleasure to go over such quality exhibits. Movement was variable and some exhibits moved okay coming an going but lacked drive.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
City of Birmingham
31st Aug 2019
Judge: Mr Dan Ericsson (Sweden)
It is always a pleasure to judge Border Terriers and this was no exception. Many thanks for a decent entry which, however, was marred by quite a number of absentees.
There has always been diversity in the breed, but I felt this was even more obvious this time than on previous occasions when I have judged Borders in the UK. Many dogs were well up to size making them impossible to span. I also felt that heads varied more than I would have liked with plenty of large ears and long weak muzzles, often also falling away under the eyes. Temperaments, as one would expect, were excellent and so were coats and pelts on the whole. Grateful thanks for the sporting manner in which my placings were accepted, and also to my stewards.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
Placing Critique
feminine bitch with very pleasing outline, good head but weak in underjaw, ok in front, typical body, very good coat and condition. Rather short-stepping on the move, well presented
The Southern Border Terrier Club Open Show
15th Sep 2019
Judge: Mrs Helen Bakewell (Norwelston)
Thank you to the committee and exhibitors for such a lovely day. Overall the quality was good, a lot of nice breed types, good feet, mouths, and was able to span most on the day.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
Placing Critique
Very similar in type to the winner, nice head, eye, neck, front, shoulders and body. Lovely muscle on rear quarters. Moved well.
Tongwynlais CS Open Show
22nd Sep 2019
Judge: Libby Tanton-Joy (Itsaso)
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
Placing Critique
2yr old grizzle bitch out down in a super coat and easily spanned. Very pretty feminine head with neat small ears. Good length of neck which flowed into a good shoulder. Level topline however was unsettled on the move today. Preferred the lay of rib on the open class winner when in the challenge for BOB
South Wales Kennel Association
12th Oct 2019
Judge: Mrs M Wanless (Thorneyburn)
My thanks go to SWKA for their kind invitation to judge at this good venue. Also to my stewards Sue and Wendy who kept things flowing.
Thank you too all those who entered and accepted my decisions so sportingly. All mouths were good, all dogs entire and coat quality was excellent , especially in the dog classes. Pleased with my winners, and my final line-up, and to see my bob and bp be shortlisted in their groups.
Limit - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
The Terrier Club of Devon and Cornwall Open Show
20th Oct 2019
Judge: Mr R Brewster (Breckgreen / Stowthorney)
I would like to thank the Terrier Club of Devon and Cornwall for inviting me to judge at this well-run show. I would also like to thanks my 2 stewards for the sterling job they did. Also, the exhibitors for their lovely entry of border terriers. Thanks for entering under me.
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
Bridgend & DKA Open Show
1st Mar 2020
Judge: Noreen Evans
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
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!
Mid Limit - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
Class Critique
Super class.
The Midland Border Terrier Club Open Show
7th Nov 2021
Judge: Frances Chapman-King (Inzievar)
It was a pleasure to spend a day with the Borders. Thank you to the committee for inviting me, and to the exhibitors for bringing their dogs. By way of general comment I found fronts and front movement to be an issue; and size variable with some too big or heavy – making it difficult to span. There was quality too and some promising youngsters.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
Placing Critique
Of good size, with a typical head & dark eye. Good topline all through to tail. Coat not at its best. Moved out fairly well.
West Midlands Terrier Society Open Show
12th Feb 2022
Judge: Dog Judge:-Dave Lee Bitch Judge:-Ken Francis
May I take this opportunity to thank the Officers and Committee of the West Midlands Terrier Society for the invitation to judge at their Premier Terrier Show, venue the KC Building at Stoneleigh Saturday 12thFebruary. I also convey my thanks to Mandy Secretary for the Lovely Lunch in addition to the hard-working Ladies in the Kitchen. I also thank my two Stewards Jo and Graham Dowdy for keeping things running efficiently and smoothly. Finally, I thank the exhibitors as without you there’s no show. The atmosphere around all rings were fantastic as it always is at this Premier Terrier Club. Dave Lee
The dog judge and myself selected both BOB and BP from the dog classes. Was pleased to see the puppy win BPIS. Ken Francis
Open - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
Placing Critique
Stood unexaggerated with level back and tail being carried well. Racey outline with correct head proportions and dark eye with scissor bite. Nice angulation. Reach of neck led cleanly into lay of shoulder and sprung ribs. Spannable and moved straight and true Grizzle weatherproof coat. Pushed for BB but not quite the ring presence of the PGB
The Terrier Club of South Wales
20th Mar 2022
Judge: Mrs Julie North (Northborders)
I would like to thank the Committee for inviting me to judge the Border Terriers at this very friendly well run show and thank you for the lovely lunch , I thoroughly enjoyed myself and thank the Exhibitors for your fabulous entry but such a shame COVID showed it's ugly head again meaning there were quite a few absentees however I had some really nice dogs to go over
Open - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
Placing Critique
Beautiful headed girl v Ottery look with a great expression lovely small neat ears set nicely correct bite , nice tail and set , moved ok, she's a little short in rib but still spannable
Three Counties Championship Show
9th Jun 2022
Judge: Mrs M J Alexander (Glenbucket)
Open - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
Placing Critique
Same comments apply preferred head of 1
Chepstow & DCS Open Show
19th Jun 2022
Judge: Alison Hinsley (Tigerbull)
Open /
Reserve
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
Cardiff CS Open Show
29th Jan 2023
Judge: P Fricker
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Open Show
21st May 2023
Judge: Mr Ken Fraser (Ycart)
Post Graduate /
Reserve
Name at show: Nantcoch Field Skipper
