Show Placings
The Scottish Border Terrier Club Championship Show
9th Nov 2024
Judge: Mr A Horner (Stineval)
I would like to thank SCBTC and committee for the privilege of judging this years Championship show and thank my very capable steward Euan Castell for keeping the ring flowing and the exhibitors for their lovely entry. There were some really nice dogs for me to go over. But I must say that looking at them in general heads are starting to stray away from that of the border terrier, the other thing that I think needs addressing is the general cleanliness of their exhibits. I found three suspect mouths and two kinked tails . thank you one and all for an enjoyable day,
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Molly Malone
Placing Critique
b/tan litter sister to above I thought I was seeing double so same remarks for her as above just preferred the tail carriage of one.
Ladies Kennel Association
12th Dec 2024
Judge: Miss Sally Leslie (Risdene)
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Molly Malone
The Border Terrier Club Open Show
22nd Feb 2025
Judge: Andrea Dixon (Otterpaws)
Thank you to the club for the invitation to judge at one of my favourite breed club shows and the exhibitors for their entries. Thank you to my stewards Judy Carr and Kath Lothian. Overall, I found fronts to be very varied, ranging from wide to very narrow and resulting movement a reflection of this, most dogs were spannable. I found no issue with temperaments.
Best Puppy - Bitch
Name at show: Howthwaite Molly Malone
Best Puppy
Name at show: Howthwaite Molly Malone
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Molly Malone
Placing Critique
Feminine B&T with ticking coming through a loose double coat. head still to mature. Movement was good, retaining her level topline. BPB & BPIS
Crufts
6th Mar 2025
Judge: Mr David Hunt (Ottaswell)
It was a tremendous honour and a great privilege some 3 years ago to be asked by the Kennel Club to judge at Crufts in 2025. Having attended and enjoyed this show over many years it felt strange to be finally standing centre stage.
My grateful thanks to the exhibitors and handlers from both home and overseas for giving me a fantastic entry of 249 dogs making 279 entries. I wish to sincerely thank my 2 stewards Ken Francis and Bill Ashworth for organising the ring and me so efficiently and thus avoiding any delays between classes in what was a long and tiring day starting at 08.00. Thanks also to Joyce Martin for the excellent photographs.
I was looking for an exhibit that best fitted the standard and most importantly that they were spannable. With kennel cough widespread throughout the country I requested handlers show me the exhibits teeth to avoid possible further spread. On the day I tried to ensure that each dog was given equal time on the table and moving around the ring.
The general condition of most exhibits was fine with coats as usual at all stages and some appearing to have been stripped the day before. Movement was generally good at the rear but less so in front where several were loose and moving in various directions usually caused by poor shoulder construction. Feet were disappointing in some exhibits being spread and well down on their pasterns with thin pads. I found 2 kinked tails and in the mouths 2 undershot plus several with missing and misaligned teeth. All males were entire. Temperaments were good throughout the day.
I was pleased with my final lineups and delighted to see my Best of Breed make the shortlist and be awarded Group 4
Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Howthwaite Molly Malone
The Northern Border Terrier Club Open Show
23rd Mar 2025
Judge: Mr Mark Atkinson (Raedwulf)
Thank you so much to the committee for inviting me to judge at my home club. I had a good selection of quality dogs to choose from, and a couple I’d happily have in my own kennel. Thank you to my stewards Julie and Nicky for keeping my ring running smoothly and to the exhibitors for allowing me to assess their dogs, taking my decisions in a sporting manner.
Best Puppy - Bitch
Name at show: Howthwaite Molly Malone
Best Puppy
Name at show: Howthwaite Molly Malone
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Molly Malone
Placing Critique
Blue and tan puppy bitch with lots to like. Nice for size with enough bone. Harsh jacket, well presented. Moderate head with correct bite, good length of neck, well ribbed and very easy to span. Good turn of stifle, tail well set, moved out with purpose. BPB BPIS
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
29th Mar 2025
Judge: Janice Johnson (Ratcheugh)
My thanks to the Border Terrier Club for this appointment it was indeed an honour and privilege to judge this prestigious show in Border Country. To my stewards Judy and Pam for their efficiency and all the exhibitors who entered, thank you for giving me this opportunity to go over your dogs and accepting my judgement on the day.
I had the most enjoyable day going over some excellent examples of our breed. My feelings are we have a good future in some of our younger exhibits but, watch out for size and movement. For all exhibitors, we must remember the border terrier is a working breed and should be able to follow hounds, sound movement is essential. I love a good coat and thick pelt and today I had both in abundance, all mouths were correct and all, but a couple were spannable.
Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Molly Malone
National Terrier Club
5th Apr 2025
Judge: Mr David Mitchell (Paleside)
Thank you to the National Terrier for the invite to judge, and to the exhibitors for an amazing entry,
I really enjoyed the day, and the chance to go over some lovely dogs.
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Molly Malone
Placing Critique
Blue in colour, feminine head, dark eye, a little square for me, moved ok
The East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
12th Apr 2025
Judge: Miss Jean Singh (Vandamere)
It was a pleasure to judge at this show. The sun was shining on this first outdoor show of the year. Many thanks to my stewards Rob and Julie.
I found two youngsters with just level mouths, one exhibit had a misaligned lower tooth and two exhibits with light eyes. Front movement is still a problem, what I did find alarming were a number of exhibits with large, thick set heavy ears. Some exhibits were lacking in body condition and muscle tone.
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Molly Malone
Placing Critique
blue and tan, smaller made all round than winner. Feminine head but a tad heavy ears and lacking muzzle strength but may improve with age . Nice neck and front. She was spannable. Coat was good. She has a lovely outline standing however this was spoilt on the move due to her being too proud of her tail.
Penrith & DCS Open Show
20th Apr 2025
Judge: Mr Joe Ashe (Ebrooks)
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Molly Malone
West of England Ladies Kennel Society
25th Apr 2025
Judge: Mrs J Guvercin (Glebeheath)
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Howthwaite Molly Malone
