Show Placings
The Sporting Terrier Association of Yorkshire
9th Nov 2025
Judge: Anne Speake
Puppy /
Reserve
Name at show: Cupids Bat Out Of Hell
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Open Show
15th Nov 2025
Judge: Mr Ken Fraser (Ycart)
I would like to thank the committee for the opportunity to judge their show, thanks also to my ring stewards for helping everything run smoothly and as efficiently as possible.
The breed standard calls for numerous elements which make up the border terrier and with that its ability to cover ground efficiently and economically with no exaggerations,it also states “essentially a working terrier” .I feel we are losing many fundamentals of the breed especially in front movement wide fronts, short upper arms,sprung ribcages,undesirable toplines, lack of drive from the rear quarters and poor feet all of which restrict the border to work efficiently. Weak and short muzzles, lack of fill under the eye are creeping in and are undesirable in a working terrier.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Cupids Bat Out Of Hell
Novice - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Cupids Bat Out Of Hell
Special Beginners - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Cupids Bat Out Of Hell
Ladies Kennel Association
14th Dec 2025
Judge: Mr Colin Girling (Benattivo)
Thank you to my stewards who helped me with their friendly efficiency that made it easy for me to concentrate on the Border Terrier judging. A bit of pressure to get out of the ring but I hope this did not spoil anything for my top winners or the other exhibitors who seemed to appreciate my choices out of a wonderful group of dogs. A couple of close bites and the odd bump in tails, some under/over weight exhibits which was a shame as some may well have moved further up the line. As expected a great deal of variation in coats but the vast majority were presented as well as they could be in their growth cycle. Thanks to everyone who entered and showed such good sportsmanship in accepting my decisions and supporting others. I was delighted with my class winner lines ups for both dogs and bitches, some hotly contested classes and tough choices for me throughout the day.
Special Beginners - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Cupids Bat Out Of Hell
Manchester Championship Show
15th Jan 2026
Judge: Dr Ian Gabriel (Gaybryl)
Special Beginners - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Cupids Bat Out Of Hell
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Cupids Bat Out Of Hell
Wigan and District Canine Society Open Show
7th Feb 2026
Judge: Mr Graham Dowdy (Denzilly)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG4, Cupids Bat Out Of Hell
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Cupids Bat Out Of Hell
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Cupids Bat Out Of Hell
Newark & DCS Open Show
21st Feb 2026
Judge: Mrs Mandy Kenna (Cynetkoy)
Puppy /
Third Place
Name at show: Cupids Bat Out Of Hell
Junior /
Third Place
Name at show: Cupids Bat Out Of Hell
