Show Placings
Central Cornwall Open Show
9th Feb 2014
Judge: Marie Louise Clark
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG1, Kyscafter Frosty Jack
Graduate /
Second Place
Name at show: Kyscafter Frosty Jack
The Terrier Club of Devon & Cornwall Open Show
16th Feb 2014
Judge: Paul Cheeseman (Bromscar)
Puppy /
Third Place
Name at show: Kyscafter Frosty Jack
West Of England Ladies' Kennel Society
25th Apr 2014
Judge: Mr A Cuthbertson (Ashbrae)
Thank you to the exhibitors for their entries and to my two stewards.
I think size needs to be watched in the breed as a working terrier. I have a large span but a number of dogs were not spannable by me, this reflected in my placings. We also seem to loosing the otter like head, some with too much stop, some with weak muzzles and others lacking under jaw. This results in a loss of type which defines the breed. We should try and adhere to the breed standard laid down by the original border terrier breeders.
The over baiting of dogs on the table is totally unnecessary. In my opinion they do not need to be constantly fed on the table. It makes judging difficult when a dog is constantly looking for food.
I was very surprised to see border terriers with coats on around the ring, as they should have their own double coat for warmth and protection. I hope this isn’t the start of trend with the breed becoming just another show breed and losing its identity as the standard states “essentially a working terrier”.
Junior - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Kyscafter Frosty Jack
Bath Championship Show
23rd May 2014
Judge: Mr S Plane
Thankyou to the exhibitors for giving me such a good entry for the first time awarding challenge certificates. Although we had a super sized ring with short grass and level surface, the weather prevented us from using the outer part in some classes. Most of the exhibits were undeterred by the rain and dampness
Junior - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Kyscafter Frosty Jack
Stithians Agricultural Show
14th Jul 2014
Judge: Mr Alan Jenkins
Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Kyscafter Frosty Jack
Paignton & DFA Championship Show
2nd Aug 2014
Judge: Mr T Johnston
Junior - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Kyscafter Frosty Jack
Placing Critique
masculine quality head, good ears, good neck & bone, good topline & loin, preferred front action & reach of winner today, well presented
Bournemouth CA Championship Show
10th Aug 2014
Judge: Mrs M Reeves (Baywillow)
A very enjoyable appointment in spite of the wind and rain. I found some lovely borders for the top awards. The line up for the bitch challenge was especially pleasing, each one of top quality with some very promising youngsters. On the minus side there were too many that were wide in front. This is a serious fault in a breed who need to get through narrow spaces underground. Whilst I am always critical of dogs that lack rear angulation there are one or two appearing in the breed who are over angulated which is not correct for a border.
Junior - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Kyscafter Frosty Jack
Placing Critique
Another soundly constructed dog in plentiful coat. Head of correct proportion but rather too deep in stop.
South Wales Kennel Association
10th Oct 2014
Judge: Mr Kevin Holmes
Junior - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Kyscafter Frosty Jack
Midland Counties Canine Society
25th Oct 2014
Judge: Mr Euan Castel (Flutorum)
My sincere thanks are extended to each exhibitor for providing me with such a wonderful entry, on this, my 1st CC appointment. At 160 dogs I had the highest entry in the group. I would like to thank the committee for their kind invitation and the hospitality that I received. Thank you to my two very competent stewards Alex & Barry Cole.
Mouths were good, a couple were unspannable and coats varied. Some exhibits were untidy in undercarriage, legs and feet and would benefit from a little grooming a few days prior to show day. More importantly, a number of exhibits were overweight and lacked muscle tone. That said, there was a depth of quality to each class and a number of nice dogs had to go unplaced on this occasion. I was extremely pleased with both the dog and bitch line ups.
Yearling - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Kyscafter Frosty Jack
Ladies Kennel Association
14th Dec 2014
Judge: Mr David G Winsley (Davmar)
Though the standard calls for a narrow body I found many dogs who were too skinny & I could easily feel their ribs! Heads were quite disappointing, many had long weak muzzles not the proportions one associates with an Otters head. Many exhibits lack the small round foot & I doubt if they would cope with the exercise it needs to follow a horse. Coats were mixed & many just a seasonal problem.
Yearling - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Kyscafter Frosty Jack
Placing Critique
expressive head piece with well placed ears. He has a mature well balanced body, nicely made hindquarters & he is a sound mover. Needs better showmanship
St Austell & District Canine Society
22nd Feb 2015
Judge: Maria Clarke
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Kyscafter Frosty Jack
West of England Ladies' Kennel Society
25th Apr 2015
Judge: Mrs Su Williams (Hollybridge)
I would like to thank the exhibitors for super entry, it was an honour to go over so many excellent quality border terriers . I had some close decisions in many classes and some quality dogs had to go cardless. Overall I was impressed with the standard of both dogs/bitches and with the condition of them. Almost all were in fit condition with muscle tone,spanning wasn't an issue I'm pleased to say. Which means the breed is in a good way.. Mouths too on the whole were correct with many having good sized and clean teeth. .While coats are of course transient, texture was very good and the vast majority had good thick and loose pelts.
Last but not least Huge Thanks must go to my very capable & experienced Stewards who made my day so much easier.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Kyscafter Frosty Jack
Three Counties Agricultural Society
4th Jun 2015
Judge: Mr Brian Baxter
Post Graduate - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Kyscafter Frosty Jack
Stithians Agricultural Show
13th Jul 2015
Judge: Jenny Miller (Feorlig)
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Kyscafter Frosty Jack
Bournemouth CS
10th Aug 2015
Judge: Mrs Lynda Ward
I would like to thank the officers and committee for inviting me to judge, the stewards for unobtrusively keeping things running smoothly and the exhibitors for bringing their good dogs and accepting my decisions with grace. I was gratified to have only 3 absentees despite the awful weather forecast. The necessary inside ring, albeit slightly sloping and uneven, was a decent size giving each exhibit the opportunity to get into stride. Coats varied but there were many good textured topcoats over dense undercoats and on the whole pelts were thick. My worst issue was that some exhibits, despite being narrow and not fat, were very heavy and also a difficult span. Pads were generally thick but feet could be better trimmed as some that looked large and flat actually weren’t on examination. I look for shortish carrot-like tails and although some were thick at the base and tapering correctly they were overly long. I only found 2 with misplaced teeth and it was delighted to find most today had large well set white teeth in good scissor bite. In the past I’ve commented on lack of condition and poor muscle tone in hindquarters so was happy that all today’s entry was presented fit and in hard condition. Overall type was good, I was pleased with both line ups and the veteran classes were a particular treat
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Kyscafter Frosty Jack
Placing Critique
Up a size from 1. Well shaped skull and short strong muzzle. Good topline and tailset and well-bent stifle. A little short of coat but earned his place on movement.
Welsh Kennel Club
22nd Aug 2015
Judge: Mr Dan Ericsson (Sweden)
I very much enjoyed judging this quality entry and I left there were some particularly good bitches. As always, some classes were better than others, but my winners and the bitch line-up in particular pleased me. Heads varied considerably and also movement and fronts which still seem to be problems in the breed.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Kyscafter Frosty Jack
South Wales Kennel Association
10th Oct 2015
Judge: Mr Phil Sharp
I would like to thank the committee of SWKA for their invitation to judge & their hospitality on the day, my stewards for all their hard work, & the exhibitors for their support making Border Terriers the highest entry in the group.
I was recently reminded just how long I have been involved with the breed when a photograph was circulated of the exhibitors at the very first open show of the Southern Border Terrier Club, held in a field close to the rectory at Hawkesbury. I guess this must have been in the early 1970s. It also prompted me to think that I must have judged for the first time some 40 years ago & I have seen a lot of Borders over the years since then. Each time I have judged I have been fortunate to find a few outstanding dogs, some very good ones, mostly good ones & very few poor ones. This was the case once again at this show.
Dentition was good, there were no kinked tails & movement & coats were variable as normal. A couple of the dogs were spooked by the loudspeaker announcements, which was a great shame for the owners. I believe that everyone knows the faults of their own dogs, so it is the plus points that I have noted down for the most part.
For one reason or another, I have not got to a show for a year or thereabouts, so seeing most of these dogs for the first time was a real pleasure.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Kyscafter Frosty Jack
Placing Critique
good sized dog with a coat in top condition. Very pleasing head, nice teeth. Handler had a problem on the move today, but this dog is of such a good type that he could not be denied a place
Class Critique
Not the easiest of classes
Good Citizen - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Kyscafter Frosty Jack
Duchy Canine Society Open Show
18th Oct 2015
Judge: Ms L Woods (Penbro)
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Kyscafter Frosty Jack
Bath Canine Society Championship Show
27th May 2016
Judge: Mr Alan Hedges (Ramblix)
My thanks go to the Officers and Committee of Bath show for inviting me to come and judge Border Terriers for the first time, and on the Bath Billiard Table as well, it was a fabulous day for me and will live long in my memory.
I thought the dogs were better than the bitches although reading through my critique it doesn’t sound like that, but it was. If I may make a couple of points. Nobody who goes to shows goes to lose and some are making it rather easy for the judge to give them a hard time. Long pointed nails are not good news , nor is standing the dog like a rocking horse. If you are going to use bait, the dog needs to think it has a chance of getting it, the idea is to bring him up on his toes and make a much better picture. Every little helps, none of the opposition are going to roll over and make it easy for you!
Hind movement was generally better than front movement, and plenty could have been fitter.
My thanks go to all who entered, you gave me a wonderful day and I was honoured by each and every one of you
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Kyscafter Frosty Jack
Placing Critique
This is a smart dog who went very well. He has a nice head, a good front, a level topline and decent hindquarters. He has a good coat and a good expression. I liked him.
Royal Cornwall Show
9th Jun 2016
Judge: Mr R Allen (Penparc)
Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Kyscafter Frosty Jack
Stithians Agricultural Show
11th Jul 2016
Judge:
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Kyscafter Frosty Jack
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Kyscafter Frosty Jack
Paignton & DFA Championship Show
6th Aug 2016
Judge: Mrs M Barrass
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Kyscafter Frosty Jack
Placing Critique
another well balanced dog who moved with drive around the ring, otter like head with dark eyes, scissor bite, good ear set, neat slope of neck falling into laid back shoulders, balanced rib to loin. Good tail set, muscular rear, easily spanned
Welsh Kennel Club
20th Aug 2016
Judge: Mr S Plane
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Kyscafter Frosty Jack
Placing Critique
An attractive headed dog with good eye and expression on lovely neck and shoulders, maintaining his topline and used his tail correctly, maybe a touch heavier than ideal.
Liskeard DCA Open Show
8th Oct 2016
Judge: Janice McIntyre
Post Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Kyscafter Frosty Jack
Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association Canine Open Show
9th Jun 2017
Judge: Mr John Scanlon (Pantycelyn)
Graduate /
Reserve
Name at show: Kyscafter Frosty Jack
Liskeard & DCS Open Show
9th Jul 2017
Judge: Jen Bowden
Graduate /
Third Place
Name at show: Kyscafter Frosty Jack
Bournemouth CA Championship Show
13th Aug 2017
Judge: Mr Harold Ogden
This was such a special appointment and I am indebted to Bournemouth for the opportunity. You see it was "Aunty Eva" Heslop, the revered breeder of the Corburn Border Terriers, who drove me to my first ever allbreed Ch show in 1970. Eva took Sunday school in the Methodist chapel in Corbridge, Northumberland, and I was her secret weapon boy soloist at the competitive music festival! I particularly remember the beautiful Ch Corburn Corn Dolly shown by Mr Skeet. Bellingham show was not only local for me but THE Mecca for Geordie/Scots Borders. I have judged the breed since 1992 and been educated both by a breed club seminar in 2012 and by obtaining a JDP Credit in Nov 2013. That would theoretically have halved the KC Judges Sub requirement of 160 hands on. I actually had 200. I only mention all this as cynics assume the likes of me to have been "fast tracked" and / or to have no actual interest.
69 of the original 82 starters made it so I had plenty to work with. The bugbear was fronts whether steep /elbows /plaiting /hackney. As a toydog specialist I am accustomed to spotting lift / hackney that is often written into the breed standards. But this no decorative breed but rather a functional working terrier "capable of following a horse" that
requires endurance and hence a rhythmical swing straight through from the shoulders ensuring no wasted effort, He will tire all too quickly otherwise. Moreover the breed standard expressly includes in the Faults section an assessment of "its effect on the terrier's ability to work"
Post Graduate - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Kyscafter Frosty Jack
Liskeard Open Show
15th Oct 2017
Judge: Barry Blunden
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Kyscafter Frosty Jack
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Kyscafter Frosty Jack
