Show Placings
Illfracombe and District Canine Society Open Show
16th Feb 2019
Judge:
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG1, Tarkaswell Waltzin Matilda
Special Yearling /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Waltzin Matilda
The Terrier Club of Devon and Cornwall
17th Feb 2019
Judge: Mrs. Carolyn Richardson (Staynorwood)
Many thanks to Officers and Committee for their kind invitation to judge their Open Show and the exhibitors for the sporting way they accepted my decisions. I was very pleased with my winners on the day and also pleased to see my BOB going Best in Show, this was the icing on the cake from a very enjoyable weekend spent in Cornwall.
Best Puppy
Name at show: Tarkaswell Waltzin Matilda
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Waltzin Matilda
Placing Critique
Smart puppy bitch of nice handy size, caught my eye as she entered the ring. Feminine head of correct proportions, with neat ears. Good shoulders and narrow front. Easily spanned. Neat cat like feet. Correct double coat, moved out around the ring with confidence. BPIB
Cheltenham & District Canine Society Open Show
24th Feb 2019
Judge: Mrs Sue Baxter (Mysulan/Sulan)
My thanks go to the committee for their invitation to judge Borders and the hospitality received on the day , both were much appreciated. My steward Jean Walker helped keep things on track , thank you . I am grateful for the sporting way in which my decisions were accepted and thanks go to all the exhibitors who gave me entries and allowed me the pleasure of going over their dogs .
In general , one or 2 exhibits may have been carrying a little too much “condition” and benefit from perhaps a better work to calorie ratio. Feet were good and all dogs appeared to be intact .Bites all seemed correct at this stage and no sign of any kinked tails.
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Waltzin Matilda
Placing Critique
grizzle bitch at approx. 6 ½ months very much a baby . Different type to the first , smaller and slightly shorter coupled , although still adequate rib to loin ratio . Nice crisp jacket .Angles fore and aft correct. Lovely “carroty” tail well set on .Nice head and expression , with ears correctly positioned. A little unsettled on the move but to be expected at this age.
The Border Terrier Club Championship Show
30th Mar 2019
Judge: Mrs Denise Townsend (Llanishen)
Thank you to the officers, committee and members of the Border Terrier Club for awarding the honour of judging this prestigious show and for giving me such a warm welcome. The show had a wonderfully friendly atmosphere and I hope everyone enjoyed the day as much as I did. Many thanks to all exhibitors for their entries, and for allowing me the opportunity to go over their dogs, something I consider a privilege. My stewards Judy and Judith looked after me perfectly and kept everything moving smoothly.
I was very pleased with my winners and with the overall standard of the entry. Some causes for concern included a small number of wry mouths in the early dog classes, exhibits with barely any undercoat and some heads which were lacking strength in their under-jaw.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Waltzin Matilda
Placing Critique
More mature than 1 and 2. Level topline maintained on the move and flat rib. Moved and showed well. Lovely harsh coat.
National Terrier
6th Apr 2019
Judge: Mr Eddie Houston
My thanks to the Society for inviting me, to my stewards Dave and Pat who kept things moving and most especially to all the exhibitors for entering and allowing me the privilege of going over their dogs.
I was very pleased with my main winners and there was a lot of quality in the puppy classes which should augur well for the future. Temperaments were excellent, all males were entire and there were no serious mouth faults.
On the minus side there were quite a number of animals of both sexes which were up to size and front movement is a real problem throughout the age range. A few dogs were carrying too much weight and a couple could have done with carrying a bit more. There were a number of dogs lacking in muscle-ours is a working breed and an unfit dog would not be able to fulfill the job of a working terrier.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Waltzin Matilda
Placing Critique
Another lovely youngster. 7 month old red grizzle. Feminine head,good general construction. Harsh outer coat,good pelt and moving well for a baby.
Class Critique
Cracking class of promising youngsters and not enough cards to go round!
Novice - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Waltzin Matilda
East Anglia Border Terrier Club Championship Show
7th Apr 2019
Judge: Mrs. Nancy Hogg (Raeburnfoot)
I would like to express my thanks to the officers, committee and members for the invitation to judge their championship show. I enjoyed it very much. Special thanks go to my two very able stewards who kept everything running smoothly for me. I appreciated it.
There was a good selection of quality dogs and bitches for me to pick from. Coats on the whole were pleasing. As was size. Temperament too apart from one blip. Some with winter noses, possibly more than I have noticed before. A few with domed skulls which makes for an untypical head. I felt that the depth of quality in the bitch classes outweighed the dogs. Both the puppy bitch classes were a joy. Some lovely pups having to go cardless. Its very encouraging and surely bodes well for the breed.
I was very happy with my main winners. It was a pleasure to award them their honours.
Thank you EABTC.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Waltzin Matilda
Placing Critique
Another quality pup. So feminine.Lovely dark eye with a keen expression. Narrow throughout. Good topline. In good coat and pelt. Showed well .
Wellingborough and DCS Open Show
13th Apr 2019
Judge: Mr R Brewster (Breckgreen / Stowthorney)
I would like to thank the committee of Wellingborough & District CS for inviting me to judge at their show also thanks to my steward for the day. I would also like to thank the exhibitors for entering under me with their beautiful dogs.
Puppy /
Second Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Waltzin Matilda
Placing Critique
Grizzle & Tan 10-month-old bitch puppy. Liked this girl a lot. Lovely head with neat ears. Correct dentition. Spans with ease. Has excellent tail set. Unfortunately, short of coat today. Moved very well. Could easily change place with first on another day.
Leominster Canine Society Open Show
14th Apr 2019
Judge: Mr R Wright (Borderexpress)
A big thank you to David Nightingale and his committee for the invite to judge the Border Terriers at the 2019 open show, a lovely well organised show with a great atmosphere and support. Also a big thank you to my two stewards today Bob and Jill Stevens who kept the classes running for me.
Puppy /
Reserve
Name at show: Tarkaswell Waltzin Matilda
West of England Ladies' Kennel Society
28th Apr 2019
Judge: Mrs L A Crawley
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Reserve
Name at show: Tarkaswell Waltzin Matilda
Novice - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Waltzin Matilda
Placing Critique
This one needed a new coat but attractive none the less, has a really nice outline standing and good for front, her weakness is behind, a little dull in attitude though.
Joint Border Terrier Clubs' Championship Show
5th May 2019
Judge: Mrs Su Williams (Hollybridge)
I would like to thank The Border Terrier Club for the invitation & thank my 2 very capable Stewards Carolyn Richardson & Liz Barrett for their help on the day. I would also like to thank those exhibitors who entered under me and who accepted the placing's sportingly. I was pleased to have a number of high quality entries but the down side of that is, some good dogs went card less
Mouths are a bit of a worry as I noticed a few with a tooth or teeth out of line, small teeth and one even undershot. Movement on the whole was good especially in my winners. Coats & Pelts were good too,with just a few thin pelted dogs.
Maiden - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Waltzin Matilda
Placing Critique
Well balanced Grizzle & tan cat like feet on this good moving & good coated bitch.
National Dog Show
11th May 2019
Judge: Mrs Anne Heathcote (Saxheath)
I would like to thank the Society for giving me the opportunity to judge our breed for the first time at their 160th Anniversary show and for their hospitality. I was able to complete the judging in good time thanks to my two excellent Stewards Steph and Alan.
The quality of the entry was pleasing overall but one or two could have benefited from tidying , it is a show and you owe it to your dog to present them well , and I was unable to span a few . However , my main winners were for me the correct size and in some of the classes the decisions were very close.
Thank you for accepting my decisions so gracefully.
Minor Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Waltzin Matilda
Placing Critique
9m dark gr with a pleasing head and close up to 1 in construction .She also moved soundly.
Novice - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Waltzin Matilda
Placing Critique
2nd in MP
The Scottish Kennel Club
18th May 2019
Judge: Mrs Marylynne Winder (Appleside)
My thanks to the Scottish Kennel Club for giving me the opportunity to judge at this years Championship show, and the exhibitors for giving me the opportunity to go over their dogs. A special thanks to my hard working ring stewards.
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Waltzin Matilda
Placing Critique
9 months, good for size, feminine expression, narrow front, level top line, well set tail, good bone, neat feet, shown in good coat & condition.
Coventry & DKA Open Show
19th May 2019
Judge: Mr B Blunden (Licassa)
Best Puppy
Name at show: Tarkaswell Waltzin Matilda
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Waltzin Matilda
Bath Championship Show
27th May 2019
Judge: Miss Felicity Freer (Felfree)
Many thanks to the Officers and Committee for my invitation to judge this superb breed. The weather was not on our side to start but it warmed up and made for a superb day. I have owned or shown this breed for over 20 years and found a real mixed bag today. I found the youngsters to be really pleasing which is promising for the breed. Many thanks to all the exhibitors for taking the time to show under me.
Best Puppy
Name at show: Tarkaswell Waltzin Matilda
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Waltzin Matilda
Placing Critique
BPB. Beautiful bitch. Shown in superb coat and condition. Excellent head and expression, dark eye. Moved and showed really well. Thick pelt and lovely length of rib
Novice - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Waltzin Matilda
The Southern Counties Canine Assocation
1st Jun 2019
Judge: Miss J Singh (Vandamere)
I was a delighted to receive the invitation to judge at this friendly and well run show The weather was glorious and there was a nice atmosphere around the ring.
I thoroughly enjoyed my day as I had some quality dogs to go over and this was reflected on the impressive results in the Group placings . I was thrilled to learn that the Best of Breed was awarded Terrier Group 1, my bitch CC winner was awarded Terrier Junior Group 2, the puppy gained Puppy Terrier Group 3 and the veteran was awarded Veteran Terrier Group 3. Is this a new record for group placings at one show for the breed?
The day was kept running smoothly by my two stewards Alan McKenzie and Sue Hann,
I was concerned about the number of exhibits with misplaced teeth. In total I found five exhibits each with a misplaced tooth, also two kinked tails and one exhibit with one testicle. Some exhibits were lacking in muscle tone and condition.
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Waltzin Matilda
Placing Critique
She is a nice size and is maturing well. Her jacket was harsh with a good pelt. Her head was feminine, good bite and a strong muzzle. She has a straight front, is spannable and nice ribs. She has a good length of rib, nicely muscled hindquarters. Movement was sound both ways.
Three Counties Championship Show
6th Jun 2019
Judge: Mr D Mitchell (Paleside)
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Waltzin Matilda
Placing Critique
Red grizzle, feminine head, good mouth, narrow all round, nice lay of shoulder and good rear angulation.
Royal Cornwall Premier Open Show
7th Jun 2019
Judge: Mrs Felicity Snook (Pitcombe)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG1, Tarkaswell Waltzin Matilda
Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Waltzin Matilda
The Southern Border Terrier Club Championship Show
8th Jun 2019
Judge: Mrs Jayne Gillam (Orenberg)
Many thanks to the Southern Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge at their Championship show, it was an interesting day going over the dogs and I thank the exhibitors for their good sized entry and the sporting way in which they accepted my decisions. Thanks must also go to my excellent stewards, Tina Morgan and Felicity Freer who kept me on track and everything running smoothly throughout the day.
Coats were at varying stages of growth and there was a wide variety of types, and a few with heavy shoulders and short, round oversprung ribs and poor toplines. I was quite surprised to see some faults in the entry which I wasn’t expecting, I found a young male with only one testicle descended, three with teeth out of line, one whose mouth didn’t close correctly and two kinked tails.
I judged the entry as I saw the dogs on the day, and as always I was looking for a dog which excels in breed type, fits the standard and appears capable of doing a day’s work. I value all the essentials required in a working dog and also those who have that extra something as a show dog. I was pleased with my winners and look forward to watching show careers with interest.
Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Tarkaswell Waltzin Matilda
Class Critique
Some promising puppies in this class.
Novice - Bitch /
Third Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Waltzin Matilda
Placing Critique
G&T placed VHC in the strong Puppy Bitch class, an attractive puppy with a pleasing head and very well presented, but a tad rounder and shorter in the rib than my winners.
Border Union Agricultural Society
15th Jun 2019
Judge: Joyce Martin (Merumhor)
I would like to thank Border Union Agricultural Society for the invitation to judge my first CC appointment in Border Terriers and to my ring steward Alicia Wilson for keeping me right and the smooth efficiency of getting each class in the ring to keep things going.
I was delighted with the super entry of 123 dogs making 142 entries and appreciate all the exhibitors that gave me the opportunity to go over their dogs and the sporting way they accepted my decisions.
The overall quality was excellent, I was privileged to judge so many lovely dogs and I was pleased with my main winners, all looking in tip top condition on the day.
I was surprised that in some of the exhibits that underneath good coats there was lack of condition and a bit thin and some were lacking thick skin and loose pelt that is important in our breed.
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Waltzin Matilda
Placing Critique
A g/t bitch with a good head, strong muzzle, nice big teeth and a feminine expression. Shown in a harsh double jacket and plenty of pelt. Lovely topline and in fit condition. Moved well.
Windsor Championship Show
27th Jun 2019
Judge: Mrs Jena Tuck (Nettleby)
My thanks to the Society for inviting me, to my two very able stewards who kept everything moving smoothly, and to the exhibitors for giving me the privilege of going over their dogs. I was delighted by my winners, and by the overall quality of the entry.
Puppy - Bitch /
Very Highly Commended
Name at show: Tarkaswell Waltzin Matilda
Southampton & DCA Open Show
20th Jul 2019
Judge: Richard Morris (Lascoed)
Best Puppy
Name at show: Tarkaswell Waltzin Matilda
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Waltzin Matilda
Minehead & DCS Open Show
24th Jul 2019
Judge: Mr Laurie Hunt (Setthornes)
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Waltzin Matilda
Dorset County CS Open Show
28th Jul 2019
Judge: Mr Kevin Holmes
Best Of Breed
Name at show: Tarkaswell Waltzin Matilda
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG3, Tarkaswell Waltzin Matilda
Post Graduate /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Waltzin Matilda
Paignton Championship Show
3rd Aug 2019
Judge: Mr. Mark Ord (Marnadee)
Thank you all who entered today some classes more difficult than others & some that could change places on a different day. For me it is all about judging the dog on the day and how it performs. I am sad to say I found many of the males difficult to span, I was not impressed with a lot of the heads, the standard is specific on what it requires. Tails I found better than previously. A lot of dogs I thought good on the stack fell apart in front movement. Bitches for me had more depth of quality and more uniform in size, happy to say I could span most of them. I have been criticised before as have others for using the term racy when the breed standard only uses the term with regard to quarters but I also interpret the statement “able to follow a horse” to mean a dog needs to be racy. Nothing heavy & broad will be capable of this task. Vital to remember what the breed was bred to do. Borders had the biggest entry in Terriers today by a long shot & I thank you all for giving me the privilege to handle your dogs.
I was delighted with my top winners today, I was informed my doc C.C, res C.C. & best puppy dog were all related. My bitch C.C. I did well as a puppy at an open show and is the daughter of the bitch I gave the C.C. last time i judged the breed.
Best Puppy
Name at show: Tarkaswell Waltzin Matilda
Puppy - Bitch /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Waltzin Matilda
Placing Critique
lovely otter shaped head with short strong muzzle,well set ears & has a keen expression, is of excellent size & shape, correct in rib shape & easy to span, well set quarters & tail of correct shape & set, neat feet, she moves very soundly both in front & driving action from her rear, thick loose pelt, just coming into new coat but it is double & of correct texture, presented to perfection & particularly well handled. Delighted to see her also short listed in the puppy group, well done
North Devon Agricultural Show
7th Aug 2019
Judge: Margaret Hughes (Forgevale)
Best Puppy
Name at show: TPG2, Tarkaswell Waltzin Matilda
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Waltzin Matilda
Placing Critique
An 11mth bitch who was very sound in wind and limb. Correctly shaped head with good eyes and ears. Good shoulders and correct pelt. Very attentive to handler and moved soundly both ways. BP & PG2
Bournemouth Championship Show
10th Aug 2019
Judge: Mr Alan Small
It was a bit blustery to say the least down at Pikes Farm, with high winds throughout the day. A good crowd round the ring and a pleasant atmosphere prevailed. It was nice to see so many old friends.
Thanks to Officers & Committee of Bournemouth C.A. For the invite, to my Stewards for looking after the Ring & to the exhibitors for such a lovely entry. I enjoyed your Border Terries, thanks for coming.
Puppy - Bitch /
Second Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Waltzin Matilda
Placing Critique
another very nice bitch puppy,pleasing otter head, good front & shoulders, and of similar attributes to 1, ribs back & spanable, moved & handled well.
Salisbury & South Wilts CS Open Show
25th Aug 2019
Judge: Hilary Fulker
Reserve Best Of Breed
Name at show: Tarkaswell Waltzin Matilda
Junior /
First Place
Name at show: Tarkaswell Waltzin Matilda
Placing Critique
Lovely red bitch. Nice size with excellent coat. Feminine otter shaped head. Small neat feet. Good rear angulation and moved well. RBOB
