Show Placings
WELKS
29th Apr 2011
Judge: Mrs Margaret Sneddon
Many thanks to my stewards who had everything running smoothly in a calm and good-humoured manner, it makes judging such a pleasure. I had a good entry of 132 dogs with a lower than usual absentee rate of 14%, which was good for a Friday in the present economic climate and I was very pleased to be able to judge outside, although I understand some of the exhibitors found it rather chilly. Quality was rather varied but some of the classes were closely contested and I was delighted with my top winners. Front construction is still a problem with some and coats were rather varied but that could be due to the unseasonal weather which we have had recently. I was also pleased to see a number of the dogs moving freely, with reach in front and good drive from the hindquarters, Border Terriers could not work as they were intended to do without this asset.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me
Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me
Class Critique
Three nice half sisters who could change places on another day as they mature.
National Dog Show
7th May 2011
Judge: Mrs Jayne Alpe
Thank you to the committee for inviting me to judge, I thoroughly enjoyed my day. My two stewards were very efficient and experienced; they managed to keep my ring running smoothly. I found the quality in the dogs overall to be higher than last time I judged, with in both sexes a slight improvement in movement. Although there are still some that are not driving from behind and covering the ground, and some with short, choppy, odd front movement, sometimes coupled with too narrow fronts and lack of muscle tone. Maybe more road walking would help in some cases to build up muscle, but in others is down to a problem with shoulder construction and pasterns. I found no incorrect mouths, there were a couple with broken teeth, hopefully indicative that we still work some of our show dogs. But there was a shortage of those lovely strong big teeth that the breed is known for and small teeth are on the increase. What also did disturb me was that large heavy ears seem to be creeping into the breed, which affects that lovely typical expression. In a lot of classes places could alter on another day, in fact in some classes I was spoilt for choice and would have liked more than one red card. I was delighted with my top winners who all fitted my criteria very well, every one of them displaying correct Border type coupled with sound and true movement.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me at Tarkaswell
Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me at Tarkaswell
Southern Counties
4th Jun 2011
Judge: Mr J Gilpin (Otterbobs)
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me
Three Counties
8th Jun 2011
Judge: Mr Ron Wheatley
Thanks for the large and interesting entry. Although quality was variable there were many good entries to examine. Most were of a good size and generally coats were good, feet very variable, particularly hind ones. Although many moved out with drive, movement in many others was a concern. Many would benefit from more exercise and muscle development. There was only 1 kinked tail and mouths were mainly good. Finally, please realise that if you bait your exhibit on the table the judge can't see it!
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me
Placing Critique
good size, nice head, good coat and pelt, moved well
Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me
Southern BTC Championship Show
11th Jun 2011
Judge: Mr Rainer Vuorinen (Finland)
It was a great honour and privilege to judge your wonderful breed. Thanks to all, the committee, my stewards and everybody who made my day so wonderful. Thanks to all the exhibitors for their excellent sporting attitude. The hospitality was outstanding and many thanks for the beautiful present. I have been thinking of the overall standard and I have to say your dogs represent a very high quality.
Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me at Tarkaswell
Windsor Championship Dog Show
30th Jun 2011
Judge: Mr Bill Browne-Cole
Since I last judged the breed I do feel movement is a concern. A lot of back ends need to strengthen and capabilities to follow a horse were not always there today. I was however extremely pleased with my main winners who were from the ‘top drawer’ and so very typical of the breed.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me
Placing Critique
Another promising puppy. Well proportioned and angulated. Excelled in front movement and good lay of shoulder. Shown in good coat.
Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me
East of England
10th Jul 2011
Judge: Mrs Kate Irving
The entry of 141 was a pleasing one for these days and I thank exhibitors for their entries. By and large I was pleased by the coats of many exhibits and though some were rather short of coat, coat texture was generally speaking quite pleasing. Presentation however left a good deal to be desired in many instances Hindquarters were good in the main. But once again my view was that fronts in the breed require much more attention than they are being given by either breeders or judges. It seems to me that we have in the breed various front faults, mostly I think coming from poor shoulders. There are flicking fronts, loaded fronts, high stepping fronts, horseshoe fronts, bowed fronts and so on and not enough of the dogs have fronts which fit the standard. In the main I was satisfied that there were many more typical heads and expressions than on some previous occasions when I have judged
DCC and Best of Breed went to ORANGEBOX FIRECRACKER (MR M & MRS T ANSCOMBE) a dog with a very pleasing head and expression, good skull and correct eye and ears to complete the picture. He has a good neck and typical outline and is well proportioned with a good tailset. He is OK for size and was shown today in plenty of coat. Moved out really well and scored for showmanship. He has a good deal of quality and type about him.
BCC went was won by BANDICOOT JAZZ (MR G E & MRS V L K DOCWRA) a bitch with an excellent head and a lovely typical expression. She is up to size and was shown in pretty full coat today. She moved very well in front and behind. She shows very well indeed and presented an excellent picture all round. She too has a great deal of breed type and quality and has good body lines and scope.
Best Puppy went to the dog OLDERHILL AFORTUNADO (MRS S WILSON) a very typey dog which excels in head and has a really good eye and expression. He is very good in topline and tailset. I thought that he was good in shoulder and presented a good typical picture all round.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me
Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me
Paignton
1st Aug 2011
Judge: Mr Tom Johnston
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me
Placing Critique
Finer head than first but balanced, dark eye, well placed ears, moderate length of neck, good shaped body, good profile movement, but today tending to toe in when coming forward.
Midland Border Terrier Club Championship Show
7th Aug 2011
Judge: Mr D Maggs & Mr G. Pickering
Referee’s Report
I was asked to decide BIS between Bitch CC winner Guvercin’s Achnagairn Code Name Glebeheath JW ShCM, and Dog CC winner Bate’s Sweeping Foxtrot for Kgills (IMP SWE).
Two very typical quality borders with so much to like about them. Both had true otter-like heads, with decent strength of muzzle and good teeth. Both were eye-catching in overall outline, were well ribbed back, and had reasonably thick pelts with the correct double coat, although the bitch was carrying a slightly harsher topcoat today. Conversely, the dog scored in strength of loin. Whilst both had very good front and rear angulation which showed in their free movement, I thought the bitch edged it in terms of her superb overall bodylines and balance.
Terence Tuck – Referee
Dogs
I would like to thank the Midland Border Terrier Club for inviting me to be the replacement judge on this occasion; it gave me the opportunity to go over some very fine dogs. All the exhibits were without exception fit and healthy, and I felt there was certainly a depth of quality running right through all the classes.
Mr David Maggs, Dog Judge.
Bitches
I was very honoured to be asked to judge the Midland Border Terrier Club Championship Show, I have been looking forward to it for quite some time and I have to say the day didn’t disappoint. As usual the weather was good, the breeze keeping the temperature appropriate for the dogs and luckily the heavy rain stayed away until after judging had finished. I would like to thank the Committee for their hospitality, and also my two excellent stewards, Chris Wallace and Ray Henry for helping me to complete the task of judging the 112 bitches giving me an excellent entry of 128. The quality of the bitches was excellent, I was able to span all the exhibits and mouths were generally good. Rear movement seems to be improving and I was very impressed with the standard and presentation of the bitches on the day. This high standard of exhibits meant that some very nice bitches went away cardless on this occasion, particularly in the Junior, Post Graduate and Limit classes. I was very pleased with my line up. I believe it reflected what I aspire for the breed a good honest border in hard condition that meets the breed standard which is capable of doing what it was originally bred for? whether it works or not.
Mr Graham Pickering, Bitch Judge.
Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me
Bournemouth Championship Show
14th Aug 2011
Judge: Mrs Zena Thorn-Andrews
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me
Placing Critique
Feet a little thin but she has enough bone for size, good head and shallow stop, neck set at the right angle, good lay of shoulder but still can tighten a bit more in front movement, good chest depth and not too wide, super rear and powerful for her age, tail carried at the correct angle away from the body, another by Ch Rock Robin I see
Welsh Kennel Club
20th Aug 2011
Judge: Mr Simon Jackson
I was honoured to be asked to judge this show, as I have enjoyed exhibiting at this well run, friendly society over many years. While the indoor rings are large, well lit and have lots of space around them for exhibitors and spectators, given the nice weather, it was disappointing not to be able to use the normal show arena, but this was not possible due to a request from The Royal Welsh Showground management.
I was pleased for find only one “bad” mouth, but I was disturbed to find a small number of mouths which, while exhibiting a "correct scissor bite", the placement of the upper teeth was awry in such a manner, that it caused the exhibits to appear to have an over bite. A few others had strange face furnishings resulting in a “Griffon Bruxellois” like expression which is incorrect and spoils the looks of a Border Terrier.
I would also like to thank my stewards, Vicky and Tina Pierson for their smooth handling of the ring. I would also like to thank all exhibitors, some of whom travelled many miles which is very expensive in these economic times.
Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me
City of Birmingham
3rd Sep 2011
Judge: Mrs Melanie Lewis
It was a privilege to have the opportunity to judge the breed again and I thank the exhibitors for a very nice entry. Thanks also to the Officers and Committee for their invitation and hospitality and to my two extremely capable stewards Mr. Mike Hughes and Mr. Tony Coddington for their very helpful assistance in ensuring the smooth running of the ring on the day.
Coats, as one would expect with the ever changing weather conditions, varied considerably but I applaud those who presented their exhibits with the correct double jacket. Of concern were one or two undesirable single jackets. There has been a trend in recent years by some exhibitors to present dogs short of coat, but they normally displayed sufficient evidence of a correct texture. The Border is not a trimmed terrier and long may it remain as such. Scissor marks also are so undesirable and detracts from the overall appearance. There was a variation in size but I was able to span the majority. Mouths on the whole were good but there were a number with small teeth in overcrowded jaws, certainly not what is required in a working terrier.
Front movement in particular is still a cause for concern and is something that I have previously highlighted. Feet were generally good and all exhibits displayed excellent temperament whilst being judged. When it came to the more senior classes in particular, I had some very difficult decisions such was the depth of quality.
Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me
Richmond Championship Show
10th Sep 2011
Judge: Mrs Beverley Jackson
I was incredibly honoured to be invited to award my first CC’s at Richmond. After much anticipation and excitement the long-awaited day arrived. I was thrilled with the size of my entry and wish to thank all exhibitors for giving me the honour of judging your dogs. I totally appreciate how difficult times are now and am humbled that you chose to exhibit. I was delighted with both of my line ups. I have always hated it when judges say oh I wish I had had more top awards, but I can honestly say that I truly now understand where they were coming from. I had some incredibly difficult classes with a lot of quality. This scenario continued when it came to choosing who the CC’s and Reserve’s should go to. There are, however, two distinct “types” of Borders developing, and often classes contained a mixture of both types. The chisled heads with high placed ears are not typical and we need to try to breed away from this as we are in danger of losing the otter head. I found no bad mouths ? just a few where teeth “placement” was peculiar, and some dirty teeth. Presentation on the whole has improved, although please leave the scissoring to other terriers. Our ring was a “bit of a ploughed field” but most exhibitors managed to find a level part and not fall over!
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me
Placing Critique
Very nice young lady who had a fabulous harsh dark grizzle coat. Very pretty head and expression and a lovely person all round. Very well made throughout , lovely length of rib and strong loin. Good tailset. Moved very well for a baby. Best Puppy Bitch.
Southern Border Terrier Club Open Show
18th Sep 2011
Judge: Mrs Karen Dean (Tyrian)
I would first like to thank the club for inviting me to judge their open show and thank the exhibitors for a lovely entry. I was very pleased with my major winners and several placings were close decisions. There were a number of exhibits that would benefit from shedding a pound or two and in some classes this could have altered the line-up somewhat. Our breed standard is all about moderation and I hope the exaggerated hind angulation noticed on a couple of occasions today does not become the norm, it makes the back end look weak and foreign in our breed. There were several promising youngsters that I will watch with interest as they mature further in their show careers
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me
Placing Critique
Smaller all round. Decent head but not the strength of muzzle or bone of 1. Straight front and decent shoulder and rib. Coat OK. Moved well
South Wales KA
9th Oct 2011
Judge: Mr David Winsley
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me at Tarkaswell
Placing Critique
Not quite the expression of first, very similar to the winner in many ways. She also moves with plenty of drive, another who needs time.
Ladies Kennel Association
10th Dec 2011
Judge: Mrs Sarah Dandy
I was delighted with both my dog and bitch line ups, from a numerically strong entry of 181 dogs all were worthy winners, from very well contended classes, with several really promising youngsters. Temperaments were uniformly sound which is of great importance in any breed
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me
Placing Critique
Soundly made grizzle bitch of pleasing moderate size with well balanced quarters standing on good legs and feet. Feminine, with an appealing head and expression a lovely reach of neck into a very good forehand with layback of shoulder and length in upper arm. Well-proportioned with narrow bodylines of good length. A good overall stamp who impressed me most moving, with true accurate tracking both fore and aft and a good stride using her hindquarters to great effect in profile, holding a firm topline & tailset on the move.
Class Critique
Such a strong class, close decision between three quality bitches,
Boston Championship Show
8th Jan 2012
Judge: Mrs Wendy Mooney (Chesterton)
I appreciate that at this time of year with both dark mornings and early sunsets travelling and showing your Borders might not seem like the most enjoyable way to spend your weekend. So a sincere thank you to all those exhibitors who attended my first Championship Show appointment. We were the only terrier breed to have CC’s on offer and I had a lovely entry of 122 dogs. The venue and ring allocated were both excellent. No draughts or noisy blow-heaters. It was actually very civilised. Thank you to my steward who was efficient and supportive throughout. It made my task so much easier.
I was surprised to find that many exhibits, whilst prima facie, moved soundly, lacked the drive that is so important if they are to do a real day’s work. I was also a little disappointed that many Borders had tight pelts, which sometimes were thick but lacked that looseness that could get them, quite literally, out of a tight hole!
I was delighted with my overall winners and, I thank all those who graciously accepted my decisions.
Junior - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me
Manchester Championship Dog Show
19th Jan 2012
Judge: Mrs F A Somerfield
Junior - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me
Placing Critique
lovely feminine bitch who pressed hard in the challenge. Pleasing head, good neck, shoulders & outline, neat hindquarters, very good mover, in pleasing coat
Southern Border Terrier Club Members Limited Show
4th Mar 2012
Judge: Mr Mark Lowry (Ravenside)
Many thanks to the Southern Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge their limit show. Also special thanks to my stewards for their smooth efficient help during a most enjoyable day. Also big thanks to all the exhibitors for giving me such a nice entry.
On the whole I thought the quality was of a good standard, coats were at various stages which is to be expected.
I did notice that a few exhibits were scissored which did spoil them. A couple had tails that were cut straight at the end which did upset the overall picture somewhat. Borders should have a “carrot†tail, but not a chopped carrot!
Mouths were good, with a lot of big strong teeth on display, even right through to the veterans.
I was very happy with my principle winners and feel confident more success lays ahead for them.
Junior - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me
Placing Critique
grizzle and tan with another good wire coat. Correct top line and tail set. Another one for the future.
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
31st Mar 2012
Judge: Miss Betty Rumsam (Wildercot)
The Border Terrier CIub held a Championship Show where bitch BIS was Bramblebrae Violet at Shiftyfox, this bitch has it all & I was pleased to award her her third CC & BIS. She was in immaculate condition, feminine, handy size, wonderful coat & pelt, just right for bone, so well balanced, movement was a joy. I loved her; RBIS, Ethlancoral Pip of Ottaswell, I liked this dog for his size & balance, in super condition, not overdone in any way, good head, narrow in shoulder, ribs well back, strong loin & hindquarters, moved soundly; & BP, Nantcoch Ffion, very pretty feminine pup, good for size, outline & balance, good head & bite, small tight feet, good tail. Very promising.
A big thank you to the officers and committee for the lovely gift and to my two excellent stewards for the day, Jim Stewart and Ken McKenzie who made my task a pleasure. Thanks also to the exhibitors for the entry of 229 (200 dogs and 4 nfc) and for the sporting way they accepted my decisions. I was pleased with my final line up. Mouths and teeth were generally good, coats were mixed, some in heavy coat and others with only undercoat. It was good to find plenty of thick, loose pelts, so important in a Working Terrier. Poor movement was the downfall of many.
Junior - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me
WELKS
28th Apr 2012
Judge: Mr Phil Sharp
I appreciated the good entry. With a ring rather restricted in size ( not to mention a bitterly cold wind blowing through the cattle shed), I felt it was necessary to give the dogs as much opportunity as possible to move. Unfortunately, several moved rather wide behind, while one or two were plaiting in front. Coats were a problem , with a couple of good looking dogs showing absolutely no topcoat at all. It was interesting to see that most, but not all, of the dogs that I saw when I last judged Borders in 2010 had come on well.
Yearling - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me
Placing Critique
another sound bitch in good coat. Preferred head of 1. Good straight front. Moved well.
Birmingham National
13th May 2012
Judge: Mrs Pat Baxter
Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me
Bath Championship Show
25th May 2012
Judge: Mrs Diane Rayner (Stoneygin)
It was a real privilege to be asked to judge this show. I had a very good entry which pleased me and hope I did it justice. The dogs were generally in good fit condition, came across a few that were too thin, you can’t expect a young active dog to gain good muscle tone if you don’t feed them enough. They must feel miserable kept in that condition, constantly hungry. It was a very hot day, but we tried to keep them in the shade as long as possible but a few were showing signs of the heat. There were a few that looked rather scruffy with long nails and looked as if they had forgotten to take off their carpet slippers. But most were a pleasure to go over.
I was very pleased with my winners.
Graduate - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me
Blackpool Championship Show
22nd Jun 2012
Judge: Mr Dan Ericsson (Sweden)
Movement was difficult to assess under these circumstances, but most dogs seemed to cope remarkably well despite knee high mud & a water logged ring – living proof of the hardiness of the breed!
Despite the appalling weather I enjoyed my day with the Borders very much & was impressed with the overall quality of the dogs & the keen sportsmanship of the exhibitors.
Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me
Windsor Championship Show
1st Jul 2012
Judge: Mr K Holmes
Yearling - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me
Paignton & District FA
7th Aug 2012
Judge: Miss Rebecca Barber (Alcumlow)
I would like to thank the committee for their hospitality, I thoroughly enjoyed my day. Thank you to all of the exhibitors for giving me such a good entry of quality dogs. I judge according to the breed standard and I felt that my winners today were extremely fitting.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me
Bournemouth Championship Show
13th Aug 2012
Judge: Mr W Browne-Cole
Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me
Placing Critique
lovely dark eye. Would prefer slightly stronger muzzle. Easily spanned, moved steadily
Taunton & District Canine Association
5th Jan 2013
Judge: Mrs Jill Stevens (Cobstoneway)
Thank you to the show committee for the warm welcome and hospitality. Also to the exhibitors , all entries being nicely turned out.
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me
Placing Critique
2 year old grizzle and tan bitch. Stood alone but a worthy winner. Nice for type and size. Beatifully feminine otter head with dark eye and keen expression. Correct dentition, tight jacket with double coat and loose pelt. Spannable. Movement ok.
Manchester Championship Show
17th Jan 2013
Judge: Trish Clark (Gameway)
My sincere thanks to Manchester Dog Show Society for the invitation to award C Câ??s to the breed for the first time. The welcome was warm and I thoroughly enjoyed my day. I would also like to praise my stewards Anne Speak and Rob Taylor who kept the ring running smoothly. Thank you to all who entered and those who braved adverse weather conditions to get there.
I was extremely pleased with my main winners who were all in great condition and fine examples of the breed.
Of concern were a number of exhibits with round eyes and too much stop also some long and flat feet though some of these could be improved by trimming and nail clipping. Coats as ever were at all stages. I feel judges need to pay attention to correct double coats as a border could survive many things we pay particular attention to in the show ring but not five minutes doing his original job of work in the depths of winter without his correct jacket.
Limit - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me
Newton Abbot & South Devon Canine Society
26th Jan 2013
Judge: Neil Straw
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me at Tarkaswell
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me at Tarkaswell
Crufts
7th Mar 2013
Judge: Mrs Jayne Gillam (Orenberg)
I was indeed a great pleasure to judge at Crufts, in fact I loved every minute of it, and it really completed the Crufts experience for me having won the Dog CC and Best of Breed a couple of times, a bitch CC and Best Puppy there as an exhibitor in the past. I must thank all the exhibitors for their tremendous support with a record entry of 274 dogs making 307 entries, it was truly an international occasion as Crufts seems to be these days, with dogs and handlers representing I think, ten countries giving me a really good sample of winning dogs from around the world.
You often read in critiques that judges say they didn't have enough cards to go round, and with the class sizes I had, this was certainly the case, and the only downside of the day for me was that some very tough descisions had to be made with many, many really good dogs leaving the ring without a card. Overall it was an interesting entry with a large variety of sizes and types, but then the standard allows for that as we have quite a wide weight range, no height reference and only the fact that they should be spannable to guide us.I never get too hung up on differing types or kennel types,as I can appreciate them all, providing they fit the standard.
When judging I am looking for a dog fit for function, well constructed, not exagerrated in any way, fits the breed standard, and is capable of doing the job it was originally bred for.I was very pleased with my winners, my Best of Breed winner had it all, well constructed, in fabulous hard, fit condition, moved as though he could follow a horse all day and had a wonderful attitude in the show ring.
I was thrilled to see him put in a faultless performance in the Group ring and winTerrier Group 4. My thanks go to Frank and Roger my very capable stewards who kept everything running smoothly, enabling me to get through the large entry in good time.
Graduate - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me at Tarkaswell
Exeter & County Canine Society Open Show
23rd Mar 2013
Judge: Janet Alford
Limit /
First Place
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me at Tarkaswell
Bridgewater & District Canine Society Open Show
24th Mar 2013
Judge: Mr John Dace (Cassacane)
Best Opposite Sex
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me at Tarkaswell
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me at Tarkaswell
Camberley & District Canine Society
21st Apr 2013
Judge: Felicity Freer
Open - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me at Tarkaswell
WELKS
28th Apr 2013
Judge: Mrs Jane Roberts (Smalesmouth)
My first appointment at this level and I would like to thank the officers and committee of WELKS for the invitation. Grateful thanks to my stewards who kept everything moving so efficiently and thanks to all the exhibitors who gave me the privilege of going over their dogs. I thoroughly enjoyed my day and fully appreciated the opportunity to judge some high quality exhibits. Some decisions were difficult and places could change on another day.
On a positive note temperaments were good, as were mouths and feet. On the down side I felt that there were not enough exhibits that moved with drive and there were several with wide fronts - these are faults that would impact on the dog's ability to work.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me at Tarkaswell
Joint Border Terrier Club's Championship Show
5th May 2013
Judge: Mrs Denise Townsend (Llanishen)
I was thrilled to be awarded this prestigious appointment and would like to thank everyone for making this a very enjoyable day. I have always been a fan of the joint show and the opportunity it gives for the clubs to come together. The entire organising team was marvellous but special mention must go to my stewards Peter Roderick and Colin Girling for all their support and assistance, and to collecting ring organisers Wendy and Andrew Mooney for keeping the action flowing. Also thanks to Kathy Wilkinson and Su Williams for all their help in organising the event.
Overall I was pleased with the quality of my entry although there was more quality in depth in bitches. Movement was generally good and there were very few wry mouths. True otter heads seem somewhat in decline and there were several single coats. However, I was delighted with all of my winners.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me at Tarkaswell
Devon County Show
17th May 2013
Judge: Dr Ian Gabriel (Gabybryl)
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me at Tarkaswell
Bath Canine Society Championship Show
24th May 2013
Judge: Mr Martin P Phillips
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me at Tarkaswell
Southern Counties Canine Association
1st Jun 2013
Judge: Mr Hans T Lehtinen (Finland)
BCC
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me at Tarkaswell
Post Graduate - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me at Tarkaswell
Placing Critique
Nice shaped bitch with nice proportions all over. Correct in size. Nice over all lines. Slightly level in front. Excellent coat texture. BCC
Royal Cornwall Show
7th Jun 2013
Judge: Mrs Margaret Rose (Bannside)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me at Tarkaswell
Taunton and District CS Open Show
19th Jun 2013
Judge: Mr Jeff Luscott
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me at Tarkaswell
Poole Canine Society Open Show
23rd Jun 2013
Judge: Howard Ogden (Beauview)
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG4, Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me at Tarkaswell
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me at Tarkaswell
Windsor Championship Dog Show
29th Jun 2013
Judge: Mrs Karen Dean (Tyrian)
I would first like to thank the society for inviting me to judge at this level for the first time, and my stewards for keeping me on track. Special thanks to the Border Terrier Club of Victoria, Australia and their secretary Denise Worthington for presenting a special sash to the Best of Breed winner providing a welcome highlight at the end of judging.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me at Tarkaswell
Placing Critique
Decent head. Carrying too much weight today. Harsh coat with thick pelt. Preferred the movement of 1 today.
East of England Agricultural Society
6th Jul 2013
Judge: Mr A Horner (Stineval)
I have to thank the society for the invitation to judge and to the exhibitors who accepted my decisions sportingly. Thank you also to my steward, on his own, for keeping things moving.
Post Graduate - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me at Tarkaswell
The North Devon Show
7th Aug 2013
Judge: Mr Frank Kane
Open - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me at Tarkaswell
Welsh Kennel Club
17th Aug 2013
Judge: Mrs L A Crawley
Limit - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me at Tarkaswell
Placing Critique
Similar in type to winner and also a nice size, preferred the set on of tail of winner, also in good coat and performed well.
Newton Abbot & South Devon Canine Society Open Show
24th Aug 2013
Judge: John Finney
Open /
Third Place
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me at Tarkaswell
Salisbury and South Wiltshire Canine Society Open Show
25th Aug 2013
Judge: Mr Alan Small (Timoray)
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me at Tarkaswell
Gloucestershire & District Canine Society
22nd Feb 2014
Judge: Mr Darren Lockley (Chatmoss)
My thanks to the Committee & Officers of the Club for inviting me to Judge this show but more so to the exhibitors who entered and attended, making the Border Terriers the largest entry in the Terrier Group. Having read the Breed Standard again prior to judging I was looking for exhibits which I would be happy to take out in the fields and woods for the day without worrying if they could handle it.
Open /
Second Place
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me at Tarkaswell
Placing Critique
3 yr old Grizzle bitch. Another lovely exhibit from this kennel. Easily spanned. Lovely shape to her head, reminding me of the lovely "old style" head seen in many paintings and illustrations. Moderately broad head with correct ears, dark eyes and good dentition. Feminine throughout but with great muscletone and attitude. Good ribs, loin and rear assembly which helped give her free striding movement. Coat was harsh and dense. Quality bitch, unlucky to meet 1.
Class Critique
Another two lovely exhibits.
Torquay & District Canine Society Open Show
1st Mar 2014
Judge: Graham Hughes
Best Of Breed
Name at show: TG1, Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me at Tarkaswell
Open /
First Place
Name at show: Tufterslodge Tiz Only Me at Tarkaswell
