Show Placings
Border Union Agricultural Society
20th Jun 2009
Judge: Mr Ernie Hill (Tynecourt)
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Nickeltweed Lets Go Joe
Placing Critique
well constructed young dog, good otter head, keen expression, nice neck and shoulders, good ribs, well off for bone
Paignton & District Fanciers Association
3rd Aug 2009
Judge: Mrs Nancy Hogg (Raeburnfoot)
I would like to thank the exhibitors for a lovely entry. Some quality exhibits to go over in both dogs and bitches and I was pleased with my winners. Temperament was excellent throughout. Such a shame we couldn?t be outdoors.
Puppy - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Nickeltweed Lets Go Joe
Yorks, Lancs and Cheshire BTC Open Show
13th Feb 2010
Judge: Mrs. Liz Wright (Totherend)
My thanks to the officers and committee for giving me the opportunity to judge this show and for their warm welcome. The relaxed atmosphere throughout the day allowed me to enjoy going over the exhibits which varied significantly in type and size.
A few dogs I couldn?t span and a few were carrying a little excess weight which may be due to the time of year but is still preferable to handling a featherweight.
I was pleased to see some quality carrot tails. Coats were at all stages, but it was a joy to go over those with the harsh, dense jackets true to type.
I was pleased with all the class winners and the final line up in particular.
Junior - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Nickeltweed Lets Go Joe
Northern Border Terrier Club Open Show
10th Apr 2010
Judge: Miss Claire Tutin (Riseburn)
The NBTC held an open show at Belmont on 10/04/10 which I was very honoured to judge and would like to thank the club for the invitation.I would also like to thank my stewards and the exhibitors for their entries and accepting my decisions.I was very pleased with all my winners and had a very enjoyable day.
Junior - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Nickeltweed Lets Go Joe
Scottish Kennel Club
23rd May 2010
Judge: Mrs M A Bailey
A privilege to judge the SKC. With lovely weather. Good stewards which made the show run very smooth. I was sorry to see a few exhibits with straight shoulders which affects the front movement and a few with incorrect mouths. However, on the positive side there was a lot of quality and correct size in the breed, which where fit for function. Unfortunately the grass in the ring was very long, which made it difficult to access the movement.
Post Graduate - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Nickeltweed Lets Go Joe
Blackpool Championship Dog Show
1st Jul 2010
Judge: Mr A Horner (Stineval)
May I take this opportunity to give my sincere thanks to the officers and committee of The Blackpool Dog Show Society for their hospitality and also for giving me this privileged appointment. This being my first appointment to award CC’s I would like to thank all the exhibitors for supporting me and accepting my decisions so sportingly. I found a couple of mouths with teeth out of line and considering the quality of some of the exhibits they had to pay the penalty. I also found a couple of kinked tails which really surprised me. Thanks go to my able stewards for keeping things moving; allowing the BOB to be ready for the group which he was placed G4.
Post Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Nickeltweed Lets Go Joe
Placing Critique
This one stood out to me in this class although he was short on coat which I forgave today. He has a strong head, big white correct teeth, good reach of neck, well placed shoulder, good length of back and narrow throughout, tail well set on, and moved well both ways. Handled well.
East of England Championship Dog Show
10th Jul 2010
Judge:
Thanks to exhibitors for the entry, which thankfully, was undercover on such a very hot day.
I was surprised at the size of the Minor Puppy dogs, which were up to size at such a tender age. I was disappointed at the lack of foot and claw care on some exhibits ? feet not properly trimmed and claws much too long for a working breed or any breed shown at a Championship show. Shaved bellies are becoming more evident - why? It's obvious and unattractive. There were too many single coated exhibits, and not enough clean ones. I was pleased with my winners.
Post Graduate - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Nickeltweed Lets Go Joe
Placing Critique
Grizzle dog with good bone, a good parallel front and strong hind quarters. Pleasing head and expression. Liked his dark eye and neat earset. Correct dentition and bite.
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)
Post Graduate - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Nickeltweed Lets Go Joe
Placing Critique
lovely type, cracking head, dark eye, correct bite, nice front & shoulders, good overall length with spannable body, harsh coat, went well carrying level topline & correct tail set on, moved & handled well
Yorks, Lancs & Cheshire BTC Championship Show
25th Sep 2010
Judge: Mrs. Doreen Rushby (Dormic)
Many thanks to the exhibitors for a super entry. My DCC, BCC, and BP were a credit to the breed. Shoulders are still a big problem, ferrety feet was a recurring problem, thick pads are essential in a Border. A number lacked condition, trying to keep weight down should not be at the expense of nourishment.
Limit - Dog /
Reserve
Name at show: Nickeltweed Lets Go Joe
YL & C BTC Open Show
29th Jan 2011
Judge: Mr Alan Hedges (Ramblix)
This was a great day for me and I thoroughly enjoyed myself and my thanks go to all exhibitors. Also to the club for the invitation and my two super stewards.
I thought that some of the young ones had a bit too much stop, and like most other folks seem to think I thought front movement was an issue. As proper concerns, I thought one dog was painfully thin and one bitch was what I can only describe as stinking. Neither condition is good enough, for either the dogs or the owners
Limit - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Nickeltweed Lets Go Joe
East Anglia BTC Championship Show
17th Apr 2011
Judge: Miss Julie Price
RDCC
Name at show: Nickeltweed Lets Go Joe
Limit - Dog /
First Place
Name at show: Nickeltweed Lets Go Joe
Placing Critique
Really wanted to give him the CC, but in the line up looked tired and not showing himself off as he had done in this class. Lovely balanced dog, up to size, span able with a strong otter head and kind eye. I just liked the quality that he has and everything just flows, from length of neck into good shoulders, level top line to his tail and good rear angulation, and today he moved like a dream, straight and with drive. Good jacket and pelt.
Scottish Kennel Club
20th May 2011
Judge: Mr. David Hunt (Ottaswell)
Thanks go to the committee of the Scottish Kennel Club for inviting me to judge for the first time north of the border, Special thanks to my stewards on the day Messrs Goudie & Jackson for organising the ring so efficiently and ensuring everything ran smoothly during my judging. Good stewards are a welcome bonus for any judge. Despite the disappointing weather, thanks also to the exhibitors who attended and for giving me the second highest breed entry of the whole show.
With a large ring and mown grass, I was able to see the dogs move accurately. In general I thought the bitches were stronger than the dogs, but was pleased with all my class winners, and thought my CC winners a credit to the breed. Size was generally good with only a couple being difficult to span. As always coats were at various stages but I was surprised to find 2 very undershot bites in mid range classes.
Limit - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Nickeltweed Lets Go Joe
Yorkshire, Lancashire & Cheshire Border Terrier Club Open Show
24th Mar 2012
Judge: Miss Tracey Peacock (Ragatam)
My Thanks To The Officers And Committee For Inviting Me To Judge Their Show, To The Stewards, Mrs. Doreen Rushby And Mrs. Tracy Butler For Keeping The Ring Running Smoothly And To The Exhibitors For Allowing Me To Go Over Their Dogs.
Open - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Nickeltweed Lets Go Joe
Birmingham National
13th May 2012
Judge: Mrs Pat Baxter
Open - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Nickeltweed Lets Go Joe
Border Union Agricultural Society
15th Jun 2014
Judge: Mr J R Gilpin (Otterbobs)
Open - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Nickeltweed Lets Go Joe
Blackpool & District Canine Society Championship Show
20th Jun 2014
Judge: Mr Peter Bakewell
Open - Dog /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Nickeltweed Lets Go Joe
